Lammycat Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 COL RP/closer Manny Corpas signs 4 yr/$8 M contract:http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-r...p&type=lgns CIN SS Alex Gonzalez has broken knee:http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2008/n...tory?id=3270963 Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hank Steinbrenner: Steinbrenner, apparently trying to emphasize that he has no fear of the Yankees' American League competition, has amped up the rivalry between the two teams, intentionally or not. "Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. "Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order." Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hank Steinbrenner: Steinbrenner, apparently trying to emphasize that he has no fear of the Yankees' American League competition, has amped up the rivalry between the two teams, intentionally or not. "Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. "Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."That's awesome.Apologies to bobbob, but that quote just calls for an image of Darth Maul saying "At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last, we will have revenge." Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 In Miami, you see more Yankees hats. For what it is worth. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I still remember seeing Yankees hats all over Dublin. Red Sox, not so much. Yankees is definitely the bigger brand. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Since 2004 I see Sox gear/hats a lot out here. Before 2004 not so much, but plenty. Regardless, I think it's great to have Hank around spouting loony shit like his old man used to. Makes it interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 It reminds me of mayors arguing about which city is tougher. Insufferable. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hank Steinbrenner: Steinbrenner, apparently trying to emphasize that he has no fear of the Yankees' American League competition, has amped up the rivalry between the two teams, intentionally or not. "Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. "Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order."He better hope his 3, 4, and 5 SPs can pitch .500. Link to post Share on other sites
jmacomber68w Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Hank Steinbrenner: Steinbrenner, apparently trying to emphasize that he has no fear of the Yankees' American League competition, has amped up the rivalry between the two teams, intentionally or not. "Red Sox Nation?" What a bunch of [expletive] that is," he said in an interview with The New York Times' Play magazine. "That was a creation of the Red Sox and ESPN, which is filled with Red Sox fans. "Go anywhere in America and you won't see Red Sox hats and jackets, you'll see Yankee hats and jackets. This is a Yankee country. We're going to put the Yankees back on top and restore the universe to order." being only 19, i obviously missed out on some of the best of the crazy george steinbrenner years, i hope his kids keep it coming, nothing is worse than a dead rivalry (not that it was becoming dead), obviously I want the red sox to be the haves compared to the have nots for all those years, and for good measure if the Dtrain can pull it together in the AL the tigers are easily the team for the sox to fear the most Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Well, I tried to nab some tickets to see the White Sox at Comerica Park, but the Tigers ticketing system is completely overloaded. It took me 25 minutes just to get out of the "virtual waiting room," and then it still wasn't processing ticket requests ... by the time I got one to go through, there were no seats left for what I wanted. FUCK! Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Well, I tried to nab some tickets to see the White Sox at Comerica Park, but the Tigers ticketing system is completely overloaded. It took me 25 minutes just to get out of the "virtual waiting room," and then it still wasn't processing ticket requests ... by the time I got one to go through, there were no seats left for what I wanted. FUCK! You might want to try again -- my girlfriend was trying to by Sox @ Tigers tickets all morning and had the same problems you did, and then tried again an hour ago and we got tickets for the April 5th game, and not even bad ones. I think a lot of them were probably being held while people looked for tickets but then not all of them ended up being bought. Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Just received my season tickets in the mail Thursday!! WoooHooo! Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Red Sox principal owner John Henry reaches out to Hank:http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3273421 Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Torre may use Nomar to spot-start at SS this year:http://www.ocregister.com/sports/garciapar...-play-shortstop Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Red Sox principal owner John Henry reaches out to Hank:http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3273421Jesus effin Christ, what is this, pro wrestling? Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Jesus effin Christ, what is this, pro wrestling?A levity, is all. I think it shows a good sense of humor. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Don't know if anyone else caught this excellently written piece by Gordon Edes in the Globe last weekend but it's really well done and a nice read:http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...to_the_heavens/ Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Don't know if anyone else caught this excellently written piece by Gordon Edes in the Globe last weekend but it's really well done and a nice read:http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/reds...to_the_heavens/ Thanks for that. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 The Cubs have had a variety of injuries this spring. So far' date=' infielder Mark DeRosa was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat, pitcher Jose Ascanio had a bruised face after getting punched in a robbery attempt, and [b']outfielder Felix Pie missed a couple of days early because of a twisted testicle[/b]. Third baseman Aramis Ramirez remains sidelined with a sore right shoulder.How does one twist a testicle? Was he trying to pivot, planted his testicle, and lost his "footing"? I just don't get this one. article (last paragraph) Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 How does one twist a testicle? Was he trying to pivot, planted his testicle, and lost his "footing"? I just don't get this one.Testicular torsion, it's called. If caught early enough the testicle survives. If not, well.... I think it has to do with blood flow. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Saw this on another board: Over/under on 2008 wins from the Las Vegas Hilton- Arizona Diamondbacks ... 87.5Atlanta Braves ................84.5Baltimore Orioles ............64.5Boston Red Sox .............94Chicago Cubs ................87Chicago White Sox ........80.5Cincinnati Reds .............78Cleveland Indians .......... 90Colorado Rockies .......... 83Detroit Tigers ............... 93.5Florida Marlins .............. 69Houston Astros .............75.5Kansas City Royals ......73.5Los Angeles Angles .......92Los Angeles Dodgers .....86.5Milwaukee Brewers .......84.5Minnesota Twins ...........75.5New York Mets ............93.5New York Yankees .......93.5Oakland Athletic ..........73Philadelphia Phillies .....87.5Pittsburgh Pirates .........70.5San Diego Padres .......84.5San Francisco Giants ...73Seattle Mariners ...........85.5St. Louis Cardinals ......76.5Tampa Bay Rays . 75Texas Rangers .............77Toronto Blue Jays ........85.5Washington Nationals ..72.5 Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 75 for the Rays in that division seems like 3 or 4 too many... I think they've got a nice, young team that's gonna win a lot of games in a couple of years, but for 2008 I'll take the under. I'm sure bobbob's gonna be psyched about the Marlins' over/under being 69. Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'll take the over on the Rays. I think they'll be better than that. And the under on FLA. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'll take the over on:Baltimore (I'd pin them at 68-70)Cinci (80-82) I'll take the under on:White Sox (75-80)Detroit (89-92)Yankees (89-92)Seattle (80-84)Toronto (81-85) Everything else looks about right. Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'll take the over on the Rays. I think they'll be better than that. And the under on FLA. My only concern is that they've got 30+ games against the Yanks & the Red Sox, but I like their players. People forget about Baldelli... if only he could stay healthy. Get them out of that damn mausoleum they play in! Sketches for their new ballpark look quite nice, hope it happens. Link to post Share on other sites
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