OT: 2012-13 MLB Season Thread

[Nick0930]

Of all the things A-Rod has done THAT was your breaking point with him? Hell it's not even the worst thing he's done on the field (see Game 6 2004 ALCS).

Him yelling mine is no different than John Madden yelling 'Ace!' at Mario in the playoffs.

He pissed off Johnny Mac (My second favourite Blue Jay of all-time). You just don't do that.

 

[DEVILS ALL THE WAY*]

Arod gets way too much crap. There are plenty of ********** in professional sports who bring just as much on themsleves as Arod. The difference is that Arod is one of the best to ever play the game and signed the two biggest contracts ever.

Yankees definitely can use him right now.

The 3rd base situation for the Yanks is pretty brutal but having watched A-Rod recently, the guy looks like he's out of shape and is as slow as Cecil Fielder when running the bases.

I don't know if I'm going to get flammed here but to me, the Yankees are better off whitout A-Rod in their clubhouse and their payroll.

 

[Rhodes 81]

I wonder how the braves are going to disappoint me this year. Currently riding an 11 game win streak

 

[Emperoreddy]

The 3rd base situation for the Yanks is pretty brutal but having watched A-Rod recently, the guy looks like he's out of shape and is as slow as Cecil Fielder when running the bases.

I don't know if I'm going to get flammed here but to me, the Yankees are better off whitout A-Rod in their clubhouse and their payroll.

No I think you are absolutely right. His contract is an albatross, and the loss of it would get them under the luxury tax. He hasn't been fully healthy for a long while now, he doesn't look like he has much left, and he is a gigantic distraction.

Team is absolutely better off without him.

 

[MJB Devils23*]

I'll never feel bad for him after the "Mine!" incident.

Blue Jays fans need to let this go. And he said "Ha!" and not "mine". Things like this happen all the time.

 

[MJB Devils23*]

He pissed off Johnny Mac (My second favourite Blue Jay of all-time). You just don't do that.

There was nothing wrong with what he did. This kind of thing happens all the time. Teams just rarely ever fall for it.

 

[Nick0930]

You believe that fraud when he told reporters he said "ha"? 'Cause A-Rod has never lied before...

 

[MJB Devils23*]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...tZq0EmZRjCtTKngutvl1b8A&bvm=bv.50310824,d.aWc

Well it's true. I am a Yankees fan by the way.

 

[MJB Devils23*]

You believe that fraud when he told reporters he said "ha"? 'Cause A-Rod has never lied before...

I've watched the play several times. The way his mouth moves doesn't look like "mine" at all. But regardless, as I said similar plays of deception happen all the time. It's gamesmanship.

 

[NJDevs26]

Why on earth would he say Ha? I mean really, that's as lame as Clemens claiming he didn't mean to throw the bat at Piazza cause he thought it was the ball. As if that would have been any better.

 

[Jersey Man]

No way Clemens mistaken that broken bat for a ball.

I thought he claimed he didn't know Piazza was "there" which is obviously bs but still.

 

[NJDevs26]

No way Clemens mistaken that broken bat for a ball.

I thought he claimed he didn't know Piazza was "there" which is obviously bs but still.

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/23/s...mens-at-his-best-and-most-bizarre.html?src=pm

On a television replay, Clemens appeared to say to Piazza, as Piazza walked toward the mound to confront the pitcher, ''I thought it was the ball.''

Clemens said after the game that he might have thought that. ''I didn't know if it was the bat or the ball,'' he said. He also said that he had ''no idea that Mike had ran.'' But he vehemently and repeatedly denied that he had thrown the bat at Piazza. ''There was no intent,'' he repeated so many times that it became a mantra.

It was definitely roid rage lol

 

[Jersey Man]

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/23/s...mens-at-his-best-and-most-bizarre.html?src=pm

On a television replay, Clemens appeared to say to Piazza, as Piazza walked toward the mound to confront the pitcher, ''I thought it was the ball.''

Clemens said after the game that he might have thought that. ''I didn't know if it was the bat or the ball,'' he said. He also said that he had ''no idea that Mike had ran.'' But he vehemently and repeatedly denied that he had thrown the bat at Piazza. ''There was no intent,'' he repeated so many times that it became a mantra.

It was definitely roid rage lol

Haha what a bum and I'm a Yankees fan.

 

[LittleKev6D9]

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/23/s...mens-at-his-best-and-most-bizarre.html?src=pm

On a television replay, Clemens appeared to say to Piazza, as Piazza walked toward the mound to confront the pitcher, ''I thought it was the ball.''

Clemens said after the game that he might have thought that. ''I didn't know if it was the bat or the ball,'' he said. He also said that he had ''no idea that Mike had ran.'' But he vehemently and repeatedly denied that he had thrown the bat at Piazza. ''There was no intent,'' he repeated so many times that it became a mantra.

It was definitely roid rage lol

I'm a huge Mets fan, so I read a good portion of Piazza's book:

Not recommended at all. He came off as an arrogant clown. He sounded so full of himself and couldn't stop complimenting how great of a hitter he was, and always said everyone was holding back his career. Lost a great deal of respect for him.

Anyway, in his book he confirmed that Clemens said he thought the bat was the ball. He also mentioned that Clemens had a bit of a reputation among other managers in baseball of intentionally throwing at players.

Also, in a section Piazza talked about how Hank Aaron said back he thought Clemens shouldn't be considered an MVP candidate in 86 because he doesn't play everyday. Apparently, Clemens responded to that with "I wish he were still playing. I'd probably crack his head open to show him how valuable I was."

I'm not sure if I believe that, because Piazza is a d-bag, but it was still an interesting tidbit.

 

[Rhodes 81]

But when nats fans whine as much as they do, how am I supposed to NOT love it when the braves beat them.

I almost hate them as much as the phillies now. Almost

 

[MJB Devils23*]

Kuroda deserves better.

 

[Emperoreddy]

So that was an EMBARRASSING sweep by a horrid team. (great way to give a team on a 10 game losing streak a 3 game winning streak guys).

Barring a miracle this season is sunk. Question is do you think Giradi or Cashman's jobs are in trouble? I have to think Joe is going to be on the hot seat. Team will have missed the playoffs twice on his watch. Whatever the excuses I just don't see how he survives that.

 

[Wingman77]

Alex Rios to the Rangers for a player TBN

 

[StvBroDan]

So do they cheer or boo Alex tonight?

 

[Devils Trap]

Boo for sure

 

[Wingman77]

I think we'll be surprised and see mostly cheers

If I were there I'd probably boo him, have never disliked a player on a team I rooted for as much as him.....just finished "The Captain" book about Jeter and it was made clear that Jeter absolutely cannot stand A-Rod......some of his antics behind the scenes are disgusting

 

[MJB Devils23*]

Arod got booed pretty loud.

Also, why are the Yankees wearing their bp caps?

 

[Jersey Man]

He got mixed cheers and boos.

 

[Wingman77]

Don't see 3 blown saves in a row for Mo often, wonder if ever, Gardner with a big series having 2 walk off hits

Yankees catching is pathetically frustrating this year, but imagine if Montero was still here and Cervelli was still healthy - they'd likely be our catching tandem and having both suspended

 

[StvBroDan]

Hope that is the last of the blown saves before the media turns on him.
Brett pulls through again. You know if he can get on a ball like that when needed, then keep it up leave the bloops and bunts to Ich.

How about ARod. Now maybe the media hype will stop.