2013 MLB Random Chatter

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Ironman92
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Aug 2, 2013 10:31pm
Bad night for Ohio baseball

23-3
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Aug 2, 2013 11:28pm
Former buckeye Shuck just made an unreal catch for the angels.
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Aug 3, 2013 11:54am
Midstate01;1481903 wrote:Former buckeye Shuck just made an unreal catch for the angels.

The 4 1/2 foot wall made it great.....the catch was very good, landing on your upper back probably didn't feel too hot.
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Aug 3, 2013 11:55am
Midstate01;1481903 wrote:Former buckeye Shuck just made an unreal catch for the angels.

I guess the former Buckeye part makes it even greater!
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Aug 3, 2013 4:37pm
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that MLB is going to suspend A Roid for the rest of this season and all of next.
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Aug 3, 2013 5:51pm
wildcats20;1482022 wrote:Ken Rosenthal is reporting that MLB is going to suspend A Roid for the rest of this season and all of next.

It looks like Miguel Cabrera might be the best shot for me to witness a 2,000th RBI.....but I wouldn't put it past him to have a pretty good year in 2015.
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Aug 4, 2013 6:15pm
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Aug 5, 2013 1:42pm
MLB suspends 12 players for PEDs related to the biogenesis scandal.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9540076/mlb-suspensions-agreed-12-players-report-says
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Aug 5, 2013 1:43pm
• Nelson Cruz, Rangers outfielder.• Everth Cabrera, Padres shortstop.
• Jhonny Peralta, Tigers shortstop.
• Antonio Bastardo, Phillies reliever.
• Jordany Valdespin, Mets outfielder.
• Francisco Cervelli, Yankees catcher.
• Jesus Montero, Mariners catcher.
• Cesar Puello, Mets outfield prospect.
• Sergio Escalona, Houston Astrospitching prospect.
• Fernando Martinez, Yankees outfield prospect.
• Fautino De Los Santos, free-agent pitcher.
• Jordan Norberto, free-agent pitcher.
All receive 50 games
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Aug 5, 2013 1:51pm
None are appealing.

Still waiting on the A Roid suspension.
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Aug 5, 2013 1:51pm
SportsAndLady;1482630 wrote:All receive 50 games
Valdespin's had a hilarious season of ineptitude this year.

1. Hits pinch hit home run against Pittsburgh's Jose Contreras (well loved and respected long-time vet at end of career) and showboats afterward in game the Mets were losing by 4 or so runs. Gets hit by pitch afterwards (next game, I think). Flips out on team for not backing him up.

2. Shows inability to hit .200.

3. Gets sent to AAA. Flips out on manager for doing so instead of putting him on DL.

4. Bats nearly .500 at AAA, but then gets suspended 3 games for instigating bench clearing brawl after...wait for it...showboating after hitting home run!

5. And now this. Lulz.
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georgemc80
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Aug 5, 2013 2:00pm
Is it a coincidence that all the players are of Latin descent?

Except Braun of course.
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Aug 5, 2013 2:04pm
So the Yankees plan on starting A-Roid tonight...and he'll be able to play during the appeal process. Probably a good 20-40 games during that process.

Fuck that
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Aug 5, 2013 2:05pm
Rangers take the biggest blow with Cruz out of the lineup as the Rangers chase down the Indians for a WC spot.

Tigers depth takes a hit with Peralta out, who has had big games against Cleveland this year. Obviously the Jose I. move has softened the blow.
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Aug 5, 2013 2:05pm
georgemc80;1482638 wrote:Is it a coincidence that all the players are of Latin descent?
There is a joke somewhere in here...
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Aug 5, 2013 2:06pm
SportsAndLady;1482640 wrote:So the Yankees plan on starting A-Roid tonight...and he'll be able to play during the appeal process. Probably a good 20-40 games during that process.

**** that
Is he still going to appeal? What a little bitch.
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Aug 5, 2013 2:07pm
georgemc80;1482638 wrote:Is it a coincidence that all the players are of Latin descent?

No
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Aug 5, 2013 2:07pm
Dan Gilbert;1482643 wrote:Is he still going to appeal? What a little bitch.
Of course he is..this is going to cost him close to $35 million and 200 something games. And he's technically never failed a drug test. And he's a bitch, yeah.
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Aug 5, 2013 2:17pm
I'm going to the Sox/Yanks game tonight...any ideas for a sign?

I turned these down about an hour ago, but with this news coming out today I plan on boo'ing A-Rod the entire game.
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Aug 5, 2013 3:06pm
211 games for A Roid. Minus the 20 or so he will probably get to play in.
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Aug 5, 2013 3:08pm
SportsAndLady;1482640 wrote:So the Yankees plan on starting A-Roid tonight...and he'll be able to play during the appeal process. Probably a good 20-40 games during that process.

Fuck that

I'll make the over/under 3.5
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Aug 5, 2013 3:11pm
SportsAndLady;1482648 wrote:I'm going to the Sox/Yanks game tonight...any ideas for a sign?

I turned these down about an hour ago, but with this news coming out today I plan on boo'ing A-Rod the entire game.

Go Browns!!!.....while wearing a Kansas jersey and an Ohio State hat.....that'll get your sign on tv.
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Aug 5, 2013 4:02pm
I'm no lawyer, but I'm predicting that ARod wins his appeal and gets suspension reduced to 50 games.

Until MLB and the union to agree to fix CBA loopholes to give them clear authority to suspend based on evidence other than positive tests, there will be grounds for appeal.
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Aug 5, 2013 4:04pm
Ironman92;1482660 wrote:Go Browns!!!.....while wearing a Kansas jersey and an Ohio State hat.....that'll get your sign on tv.
Go Find Yourself
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Aug 5, 2013 8:14pm
Jesus Montero. Suspended 50 games? Who cares? He got demoted 3 months ago!