Major League Baseball

[Fusion]

The Giants worthy champs. Outplayed us completely. With that young pitching staff, they'll be a force to reckon with.

As for the Rangers, this was the greatest season the team ever had. So many great memories and thrills. The only comparable feeling of euphoria I had when we won the Pennant was when Pakistan won the '92 WC. This season has been a joy and I can't wait for next year!

 

[joels344]

Yeah, the Giants are certainly worthy World Champions. But I believe this to be the most boring Series since 2007.

 

[_Ed_]

I really enjoyed it.

I was surprised, though, by how poorly Cliff Lee pitched. He was a shadow of the pitcher he was in the ALCS just a week earlier. It was the second year in a row he's lost two World Series games. Is it unfair to call him a World Series choker?

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I'm fairtly sure Cliff Lee beat the Yankees twice last season, and that he hadn't lost in postseason play until the Giants smacked him in Game 1.

 

[_Ed_]

He did too. Apologies. I read an article just after the World Series that said he lost both starts last year.

 

[joels344]

Derek Jeter just agreed to a 3 year contract worth 51 million dollars with the Yankees. Damn, I was hoping he wouldn't sign with them, but I guess it's fitting for him to finish his career with them.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Derek Jeter just agreed to a 3 year contract worth 51 million dollars with the Yankees. Damn, I was hoping he wouldn't sign with them, but I guess it's fitting for him to finish his career with them.

Anyone milking the Yankees for more than they're worth is good news.

 

[joels344]

Haha, yep. They weren't able to land Cliff Lee. He went to the Phillies. Sources: Cliff Lee agrees to deal with Phillies - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I was talking about this on Facebook yesterday. That's gotta be one of the best pitching staffs assembled in history, surely? Shame they can't hit, maybe they'll move Oswald or Hamels for some hitting.

 

[joels344]

I consider it the finest pitching lineup in baseball history. They do need some work with their batting for sure.

 

[_Ed_]

Howard's good, tbf. He'd have to be, considering what they're paying him.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

He was atrocious last season, and Werth's 25 HR are gone now.

 

[joels344]

I was surprised to hear that Zack Greinke went to the Brewers. I mean, he didn't have the best season in 2010, but I'd like to see him on a better team than that.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

He has Social Anxiety Disorder though doesnt he? Would be tough to play on a big team in a big city with that.

 

[Fusion]

I was surprised to hear that Zack Greinke went to the Brewers. I mean, he didn't have the best season in 2010, but I'd like to see him on a better team than that.

He has Social Anxiety Disorder though doesnt he? Would be tough to play on a big team in a big city with that.

That’s supposedly the reason that NY backed off. Plus, he has a limited no-trade clause in his contract that probably did not include the Brewers. Hence, he had no authority to block a trade to that team. From what I’ve read, the Rangers were offering a better overall trade package to the Royals for him, but the Royals insisted on getting major-league ready middle infielders in return. The Rangers were not willing to part with Elvis Andrus, and thus were knocked off the pursuit.

And oh, so long Cliff Lee. Thanks for the best 2 months of the Rangers’ existence.

 

[_Ed_]

Opening Day 2011!

Expectations for the Mets this year: low.

I'm loving this pitching duel in the Giants-Dodgers game on at the moment. 0-0 through three and a half innings.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Mets don't even look .500 to me. Surely they're blowing it up by June.

 

[Dydl]

A-Rod looking in very good touch. Pitchers beware.

 

[Fusion]

Awesome start for the defeding AL Champs!

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

We're shot, Evan on the DL?