Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Won't lie, it's fun watching him pitch. Should've listened to you and DCYE, and gone to the game yesterday. Will probably go tomorrow for the series decider.Darvish: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER.
Hey Turb...sup bitch.
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Major League Baseball
- Thread starter Mr Casson
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BackFootPunch
International 12th Man
Ok seriously what the **** is happening with Albert Pujols?
I'm a Cards supporter so kinda enjoying this extended period of rubbishness but it's almost getting ridiculous. I'm well aware that due to me typing this he's likely to hit a grand slam in his next at-bat or something (will have at least one more AB tonight) but even if he does that's still his first homer this season.
Twice previously he's had less than 5 homers in his first 23 games of the season. In 2003 he only had 3, but had a BA of .359, and in 2008 he hit just 4 yet was hitting .377. Presently it's something like .211, to go with 5 RBIs.
Throughout his whole career he's been able to hit for both average and power, and on the odd occasion one has gone missing, the other has usually still been acceptable. Surely his numbers will be decent-ish come the end of the season but it's a heck of a fall from grace for a guy on $240 million.
I'm a Cards supporter so kinda enjoying this extended period of rubbishness but it's almost getting ridiculous. I'm well aware that due to me typing this he's likely to hit a grand slam in his next at-bat or something (will have at least one more AB tonight) but even if he does that's still his first homer this season.
Twice previously he's had less than 5 homers in his first 23 games of the season. In 2003 he only had 3, but had a BA of .359, and in 2008 he hit just 4 yet was hitting .377. Presently it's something like .211, to go with 5 RBIs.
Throughout his whole career he's been able to hit for both average and power, and on the odd occasion one has gone missing, the other has usually still been acceptable. Surely his numbers will be decent-ish come the end of the season but it's a heck of a fall from grace for a guy on $240 million.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
It's like 100 bucks for the season or something right? I've been thinking about getting it, always kinda liked baseball but it's super hard to follow consistently from here obviously.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Yeah 100 for the standard, 114 for the Premium (which is worth it). I got the MiLB package as well which is an extra 20 bucks, mainly to watch Bryce Harper which is pointless now but it always gives you something to watch and 20 bucks isn't going to change my life.
In terms of performance it's up there with NBAtv in quality, really awesome stuff. I just plug my laptop into my tv with a HDMI cable and use my bluetooth mouse. LML.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Premium is just for your phone and **** isn't it? Or is there something else I'm missing? I might pick up the normal package at least.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Yeah, you get to pick which commentary feed you get which is a life-saver with some of the hugely biased home commentators. But yeah it's probably not neccesary unless you use your phone/tablet to watch games.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Yeah I picked it up and watched Tigers v Royals last night. Amazingly good service for that price.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
So many amazing games today. Weaver with the no-no, Halladay giving up more than 8 runs for the first time since 2009 in a crazy Braves win, Cargo smashing Kershaw for 2 HR's (only the second time a player has put Kershaw away twice in a game). Awesome day of baseballl which makes up for the ****ty day of basketball.
Fusion
Global Moderator
Weaver is a douche but he's awesomeness as a pitcher.
Fusion
Global Moderator
Great storylines from yesterday. You had the Orioles winning over the Red Sox in 17 with the DH, Chris Davis, pitching the last two innings and getting the win (he also went 0-8 at the plate!). Then you had Hamels plunking Bryce Harper and admitting afterwards that he did it on purpose. Lol. Can’t say I blame him, but that will get him a fine/suspension.
And oh yeah, Pujols finally hit a HR. Incidently, Pujols has the same number of home runs as Chris Davis has wins.
And oh yeah, Pujols finally hit a HR. Incidently, Pujols has the same number of home runs as Chris Davis has wins.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Only needs a single to tie the MLB bases record as well, if he gets another AB.
BackFootPunch
International 12th Man
Carlos Beltran obviously looking to replicate Hamilton's work. 2 HRs, 6 RBIs through 3 innings in Phoenix. Pretty handy replacement for Pujols he's turned out to be.
Fusion
Global Moderator
Josh Hamilton is destroying baseball right now.
- 8 homers in last 5 games. 9 in last 6 games!
-One of two players in history to have 18 HRs in his team's first 34 games.
-Batting .405, 18 HRs, 41 RBI. Triple Crown leader.
As locked in as he is, there is an argument to be made that he's having the greatest offensive month in the history of the game.
- 8 homers in last 5 games. 9 in last 6 games!
-One of two players in history to have 18 HRs in his team's first 34 games.
-Batting .405, 18 HRs, 41 RBI. Triple Crown leader.
As locked in as he is, there is an argument to be made that he's having the greatest offensive month in the history of the game.
BackFootPunch
International 12th Man
Ah, the old walk-off grand slam trick huh? So I guess that's why Joey Votto has the longest guaranteed contract in MLB history. Kinda disappointing there seemed to be only a few thousand people there though.
I'm very appreciative of the 30 fantasy points he got me today as well. Nearly makes up for how rubbish almost everyone else in my team is.
I'm very appreciative of the 30 fantasy points he got me today as well. Nearly makes up for how rubbish almost everyone else in my team is.
Fusion
Global Moderator
Jared Weaver is an awesome pitcher. He’s also one amped up dude who doesn’t react kindly to being roughed up. Video from yesterday’s Rangers/Angels game where Weaver got hammered:
He’s not in a good mood after giving up a 3rd inning grand slam to Cruz
He sings along to “Hit the road Jack” being played on the PA as he exits
He’s not in a good mood after giving up a 3rd inning grand slam to Cruz
He sings along to “Hit the road Jack” being played on the PA as he exits
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Johan!
Fusion
Global Moderator
Well, my Rangers have played extremely mediocre baseball for the past month. The offense has gone cold, two starting pitchers are on the DL and the rest are inconsistent at best. Even the defense has sucked. The great start we had, combined with the Angel’s slow one, still gives us the biggest division lead in baseball. I still think the team is the most talented in baseball and hopefully this is just an extended rough patch.
In other news, Mike Trout of the Angels is a freaking stud. I think he's a better long term prospect than Bryce Harper. So jealous the Angels drafted him.
In other news, Mike Trout of the Angels is a freaking stud. I think he's a better long term prospect than Bryce Harper. So jealous the Angels drafted him.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
They took him in the late first round as well because people were scared that he was just torching the Jersey leagues because the Jersey leagues stink. My favourite part about him is his defence, he's amazing to watch.