sugar britches, don't be upset that you're not my type. now leave me and jeffy alone!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet
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sugar britches, don't be upset that you're not my type. now leave me and jeffy alone!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet
:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Herbert
I think that's actually required at the start of the regular season (teams entering their starters to MLB for All Star eligibility).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Wait a minute... that's not Kason Gabbard! :D
dam pedophileQuote:
Originally Posted by Herbert
Well, perhaps for being on the ballot for starters, but all players are eligible to make the game. But....Quote:
Originally Posted by Arctic Blast
Last year, I made a post around the middle of May when the ballots were released. Jerry Owens was on the ballot. He had not played in a single major league game and was not on the active roster. Carlos Quentin, who was leading the league in HR, was not on the ballot.
So, I really don't know how they decide who's on the ballot.
And explain this - why isn't Endy Chavez on the ballot?
What's the MLB record for line drive double plays in a season? I'm pretty sure the Royals are approaching it already.....
because defense doesn't matter DUR DERP!Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
I'm sorry, am I the only person that thinks anyone that votes for an all-star at this point in the season is either a total homer voting for his fav players, or an idiot? What do you think?
That the ballot is out now just affirms further that the ASG is simply a popularity contest, and as such, should not have meaningful implications to the outcome of the season as it currently does, and All Star appearances should also not be more than a footnote about a player when it comes to evaluating his career.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
I like the way it's set up where the most popular players play rather than the best. It's a game for the fans, but I do agree that it should not be used to determine someone's ability or have anything to do with home-field.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
I agree with all that, and think that's how it should be anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
The Mets better cut the crap
albert continues to show why he is easily the best player in baseball....two more homers, 3 for 3, 4 runs scored, 3 rbi's two home runs and a walk and a stolen base....other then a misplay at first....that's a perfect game
That's how I feel about people that pay too close of attention to the standings this early in the season. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
doesn't make me a homer hahaha.Quote:
Originally Posted by BINGLEBOP
but in all honesty....if the Cardinals just stay ahead now, that makes me feel they can stay ahead later on.....I love my bingle.....but Herbert might win this race
orrr Livan Hernandez continues to show why he doesn't deserve a rotation spot :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
Orrr both. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by 200tang
The team picks players at the beginning of the season, they are allowed three outfielders, four regular infielders, a catcher, and I think four or five pitchers.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
EDIT-which is silly, why wouldn't you wait to pick them, Quentin for example should have been on the ballot last year, not Owens...but a team can't predict what will happen.
I wish Rasmus could be on the ballot, not Freese
I'd prefer they continue the road they are on :DQuote:
Originally Posted by metsguy234
I'm telling you, and everyone else, the Cardinals are better than people realizeQuote:
Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet
Pitchers aren't voted on. Do you have a source for that, though, because I've never heard about anything like that...and it seems awfully strange that a team like the White Sox last year would list Jerry Owens on the ballot, and not Quentin, even though Quentin/Swisher/Dye was their starting OF from day 1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
Well, most people "realize" that they are the 2nd best team in that division, but easily behind the Cubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
I remember hearing the same thing somewhere, although pitchers aren't voted on of course. I thought the managers submitted their "lineup" before Opening Day.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
well the cubs are three outs away from being in fourth place, and the cards are in an easy first....that's the end of the first season of ten ;) as lou pinella would sayQuote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
From the Red Sox site:
I'm guessing by "they" coming to him, that's Francona and/or the front office. I'm looking for something more specific on manager's submitting their lineup, but I can't find it yet.Quote:
Ortiz fully supported Youkilis being on the ballot.
"We talked about it," Ortiz said. "He's the guy that plays out there [on defense]. They always come to me [for input] because I've been here longer. This is like the Army. The guy who has the longer [service] time, that's the guy who has the first choice. But I have no problem with that. He deserves it, man. He's been a hell of a player since he's been there."
I do not have a source, it could just be hear say...but I have heard that before....i'll look for a source. But they are apparently supposed to submit during spring training or something...lemme lookQuote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
At roughly this point last season, the Cubs were 1.5 games behind St. Louis, just like they are right now (okay, 2, if they lose this one).Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's sometime toward the end of Spring Training too, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense since an injury could happen AFTER they submit the ballot.
I can't say we are easily behind the Cubs, I don't agree. The Cubs look better on paper, but I just (probably biased) believe the Cardinals will win this division, with surprises by the Reds. Pirates won't play this well all year, and the Astros are just terrible. Brewers, I kind of ignore, i don't know much about them. but I believe the Cards are just better than people give them credit for. 90 wins isn't a wild guess for this team.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
yes, but Cards also won 86 games last year with a horrible bullpen last year that blew 31 saves. This year, basically the same team, if the bullpen can hold it together, no reason we can't win 90 and make the Cubs run for their money.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
It's hard to give credit of better than 2nd best in the division (which basically everybody agrees on) when the Cubs are the best in the division. Luck, injuries, etc. could all easily work in the Cardinals favor and the could win the division, it's not out of the question, but, like you said, on paper, which is all we have to go on to make predictions, the Cubs are better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
can't find my link, the cards site had it, but it is no longer on there, explaining some of the process and why Freese will be on the ballott but not Rasmus
And the Cubs won 97 games last year, and are basically the same team with a (potential) full season of Rich Harden... and Milton Bradley.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
If it makes you feel better, I believe I predicted them to win the WC this year in the prediction thread :>Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffy25
And I have predicted the Mariners to not lose 100 games haha. I actually think the M's could have a decent team. Obviously things have to come together, but they are better then they play a lot of timesQuote:
Originally Posted by 200tang
very trueQuote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
Solid play by Bourne and Matsui to nail O-Dawg at 3rd :mad:
Its Bourn:pQuote:
Originally Posted by filihok