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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 19, 2015 3:35pm
I am not real surprised. He was always a tremendous talent and you cannot expect all of that to just go away.BR1986FB;1736189 wrote:Unless he's slipping one past the goalie and is back on the gear, I'm actually a bit surprised with the numbers he's put up this year. I figured he'd be brutal but he's put up some respectable numbers.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 19, 2015 3:42pm
Oh, I know he's always had the talent but when you go "cold turkey", assuming he is, from roids coupled with his age, the body breaks down pretty quickly. Joint issues can be a big problem.thavoice;1736193 wrote:I am not real surprised. He was always a tremendous talent and you cannot expect all of that to just go away.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 19, 2015 3:46pm
Imagine he has been off of them for a few years though.BR1986FB;1736194 wrote:Oh, I know he's always had the talent but when you go "cold turkey", assuming he is, from roids coupled with his age, the body breaks down pretty quickly. Joint issues can be a big problem.
I am a little surprised I guess at 12 HR's at this juncture. I was thinking he could get to 20, and he very well could wear down throughout the season.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 19, 2015 4:16pm
Yeah, like for Texas, Josh Hamilton (non performance drugs, but still LOTS AND LOTS OF DRUGS) was a good story when he came back and helped them win a couple. And then, after seven games he was on the DL and has missed all of June so far.BR1986FB;1736194 wrote:Oh, I know he's always had the talent but when you go "cold turkey", assuming he is, from roids coupled with his age, the body breaks down pretty quickly. Joint issues can be a big problem.
A-Rod being productive doesn't surprise me. For a while, he was as good a pure hitter as there was. The fact he's been healthy this season and not breaking down from age and missing entire half-months and such is a bit of a surprise, though.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Jun 19, 2015 4:54pm
He's on something. He has made a career of finding guys who can get him the stuff they don't even know how to test for yet. If Bosch hadn't turned on him he's still be on that stuff. I have no doubt he just moved on to the next Anthony Bosch who is one step ahead of testing groups.BR1986FB;1736194 wrote:Oh, I know he's always had the talent but when you go "cold turkey", assuming he is, from roids coupled with his age, the body breaks down pretty quickly. Joint issues can be a big problem.
Passing tests means nothing at this point as evidence by all the biogenesis guys that used to routinely pass tests.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Jun 19, 2015 10:24pm
Robin Ventura may be fired tonight. Chris Sale 8 shutout innings, 2 hits, 14 Ks (5th straight start with 12+ strikeouts), and he pulls him with 111 pitches instead of letting him finish it out.
Reliever comes in and the 1-0 lead is now 2-1 Texas.
Reliever comes in and the 1-0 lead is now 2-1 Texas.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 19, 2015 10:59pm
maybe surprisingly he said he was done....I can't fathom that but that is it.Mulva;1736294 wrote:Robin Ventura may be fired tonight. Chris Sale 8 shutout innings, 2 hits, 14 Ks (5th straight start with 12+ strikeouts), and he pulls him with 111 pitches instead of letting him finish it out.
Reliever comes in and the 1-0 lead is now 2-1 Texas.
Sale is just filthy. Since 1914 3 pitchers have struck out 12+ in 5 consecutive starts: Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez and Chris Sale.
not Nolan, Koufax, Carlton, Seaver
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 20, 2015 6:17pm
Scherzer's last start was a 1 hitter with 16 k.....today he's only perfect thru 8
my jinx ass is going to watch the 9th
my jinx ass is going to watch the 9th
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 20, 2015 6:30pm
Fucking bitch Tabata leaned into a 2-2 pitch and got hit.
got the no hitter....great atmosphere in DC
got the no hitter....great atmosphere in DC
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 20, 2015 8:14pm
Almost went to the game, but decided to get drunj instead.Ironman92;1736371 wrote:Fucking bitch Tabata leaned into a 2-2 pitch and got hit.
got the no hitter....great atmosphere in DC
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 20, 2015 9:22pm
Coulda went and got drunj at the game.like_that;1736374 wrote:Almost went to the game, but decided to get drunj instead.
Only been to 1 game there but it was Nats/Orioles and amazing atmosphere. I think that stadium sets up great for a playoff game.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 21, 2015 1:55pm
Didn't see this but if he leaned into the pitch to break up the perfect game, truly a bitch move. Apparently, trying to beat out a bunt didn't come to mind? :rolleyes: And before any Pirates fans give me flak, I'd be railing on a Tribe player if they pulled that crap.Ironman92;1736371 wrote:Fucking bitch Tabata leaned into a 2-2 pitch and got hit.
got the no hitter....great atmosphere in DC
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 21, 2015 2:01pm
Wouldn't have any problem with a bunt....he was down 0-2 in count and worked it to 2-2 fouling off numerous pitches and then leaned his elbow (with protective covering) down 3-4 inches to make contact. 100% intentional and 100% would not have been hit had he not done that.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 21, 2015 2:17pm
Nats up 9-0
in the 1st
in the 1st
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 21, 2015 6:56pm
Ugly fucking series for the Pirates. Hopefully they recover next week. On one hand, they're playing a sub-500 team in the Reds and they've generally dominated teams like that. On the other, the Reds are in their division and they're struggled big-time against about everyone there. But three days of no offense after an 8-game win streak is just ugly; especially against a team that had been struggling recently.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 21, 2015 6:59pm
90% of nats fans are shitty fans, who have "adopted" the nats as their "second team." If the nats were shitty, they would be nowhere to be found. The atmosphere was probably great, because the Orioles were in town.Ironman92;1736378 wrote:Coulda went and got drunj at the game.
Only been to 1 game there but it was Nats/Orioles and amazing atmosphere. I think that stadium sets up great for a playoff game.
100% bitch move on anybody.BR1986FB;1736407 wrote:Didn't see this but if he leaned into the pitch to break up the perfect game, truly a bitch move. Apparently, trying to beat out a bunt didn't come to mind? :rolleyes: And before any Pirates fans give me flak, I'd be railing on a Tribe player if they pulled that crap.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 21, 2015 7:33pm
it was a full house and guessing 25,000 Nats and 15,000 Orioles....Orioles fans did get it going first and at least the Nats fans reacted....surprised front row LF seats were just $30. We were going to hit a 3 game Baltimore series this August but we're about out of money so I may nix it. Incredibly expensive summer.like_that;1736450 wrote:90% of nats fans are shitty fans, who have "adopted" the nats as their "second team." If the nats were shitty, they would be nowhere to be found. The atmosphere was probably great, because the Orioles were in town.
100% bitch move on anybody.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 21, 2015 7:59pm
Yeah, it is normally not a full house lol. Their 4th of July game is pretty cool though. The game starts at 11 AM, and pretty much begins the 4th of July festivities in DC.Ironman92;1736453 wrote:it was a full house and guessing 25,000 Nats and 15,000 Orioles....Orioles fans did get it going first and at least the Nats fans reacted....surprised front row LF seats were just $30. We were going to hit a 3 game Baltimore series this August but we're about out of money so I may nix it. Incredibly expensive summer.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 22, 2015 3:41pm
Pete Rose blowing up my twitter
He bet on baseball as a player! OMG who would've guessed?!?!? He is so Hines Ward.!!!!
He bet on baseball as a player! OMG who would've guessed?!?!? He is so Hines Ward.!!!!
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 24, 2015 12:16am
Giancarlo driving up Homerun Derby Tickeys
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 24, 2015 2:17pm
Marco Estrada's perfect game bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th on an infield single by Logan Forsythe. :RpS_lol:
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Jun 25, 2015 10:21am
Latest all star voting has the Royals leading at 7 of 8 positions... Miggy passed Hosmer.
Omar infante still leads at 2B despite batting .230 and only a handful of RBIs. Altuve is second batting .285. Tiger's Kinsler 3rd .265 ish.... And with about 40% of the vote total of Infante, the Tribe's Kipnis is 4th. Kipnis leads the AL in hitting, batting .354.
Omar infante still leads at 2B despite batting .230 and only a handful of RBIs. Altuve is second batting .285. Tiger's Kinsler 3rd .265 ish.... And with about 40% of the vote total of Infante, the Tribe's Kipnis is 4th. Kipnis leads the AL in hitting, batting .354.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 25, 2015 12:13pm
If Infante wins I'll predict a small injury keeping him from playing and Kipnis gets the start.HitsRus;1737180 wrote:Latest all star voting has the Royals leading at 7 of 8 positions... Miggy passed Hosmer.
Omar infante still leads at 2B despite batting .230 and only a handful of RBIs. Altuve is second batting .285. Tiger's Kinsler 3rd .265 ish.... And with about 40% of the vote total of Infante, the Tribe's Kipnis is 4th. Kipnis leads the AL in hitting, batting .354.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 25, 2015 2:31pm
https://es.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/chris-perez-suspended-50-games-for-second-drug-offense-222229573.html
Why do I picture Perez, his wife and the dog sitting at a table aka "circle" in "That 70's Show" fashion puffing away when the dog says "dude....you got busted AGAIN" and they all have this stoner belly laugh?
Why do I picture Perez, his wife and the dog sitting at a table aka "circle" in "That 70's Show" fashion puffing away when the dog says "dude....you got busted AGAIN" and they all have this stoner belly laugh?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 25, 2015 3:39pm
He sucks.