Baseball is back

**Hoggage_54** · 04-11-2015, 04:18 PM

It's my annual baseball thread. Toronto Blue Jays are going all the way this year!

**Fllifter** · 04-11-2015, 04:39 PM

Yay.

**Euroholic** · 04-11-2015, 05:16 PM

Only thing i like about that game is the steroid use

**Hoggage_54** · 04-11-2015, 05:39 PM

**Sfla80** · 04-11-2015, 05:48 PM

Not a huge baseball fan although that's what I played. Playing and watching two totally different things....

But seriously blue Jays really??? Not a chance.

Interested in seeing I believe it's the nationals with that pitching staff....

**Hoggage_54** · 04-11-2015, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by Sfla80

Not a huge baseball fan although that's what I played. Playing and watching two totally different things....

But seriously blue Jays really??? Not a chance.

Interested in seeing I believe it's the nationals with that pitching staff....

lol I'm a fan of the Jays, I say they are going to win it all every year.

**Sfla80** · 04-11-2015, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

lol I'm a fan of the Jays, I say they are going to win it all every year.

Damn Canadians

**Hoggage_54** · 04-11-2015, 06:19 PM

Nationals will be solid this year, could go deep into the playoffs, if not win it all... too bad they are not still in Montreal, the strike in the 90s killed baseball in Canada for over a decade, after Toronto had set baseball attendance records in 92 and 93.

Dodgers will be another team to keep an eye on.

Giants and Cardinals are always the teams that get hot at the end of the year and do well in the playoffs after just sneaking into them.

The Padres will be a fun team to watch after all the trades they did.

Blue Jays are a better team than the past few years and with an overall weak AL East, I believe they will either be the division winner or the wildcard. Baltimore will be the main challenger and could very well knock off the Jays and take either of those spots away from them. The Red Sux will also contend, but I hope they get dominated because they have the most annoying fans.

**Sfla80** · 04-11-2015, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

Nationals will be solid this year, could go deep into the playoffs, if not win it all... too bad they are not still in Montreal, the strike in the 90s killed baseball in Canada for over a decade, after Toronto had set baseball attendance records in 92 and 93.

Dodgers will be another team to keep an eye on.

Giants and Cardinals are always the teams that get hot at the end of the year and do well in the playoffs after just sneaking into them.

The Padres will be a fun team to watch after all the trades they did.

Blue Jays are a better team than the past few years and with an overall weak AL East, I believe they will either be the division winner or the wildcard. Baltimore will be the main challenger and could very well knock off the Jays and take either of those spots away from them. The Red Sux will also contend, but I hope they get dominated because they have the most annoying fans.

I watch sports center and keep up with everyone. Just don't know many players anymore.

My Damn marlins better do something after spending 350 million on that guy.

**Honkey_Kong** · 04-11-2015, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

Nationals will be solid this year, could go deep into the playoffs, if not win it all... too bad they are not still in Montreal, the strike in the 90s killed baseball in Canada for over a decade, after Toronto had set baseball attendance records in 92 and 93.

Dodgers will be another team to keep an eye on.

Giants and Cardinals are always the teams that get hot at the end of the year and do well in the playoffs after just sneaking into them.

The Padres will be a fun team to watch after all the trades they did.

Blue Jays are a better team than the past few years and with an overall weak AL East, I believe they will either be the division winner or the wildcard. Baltimore will be the main challenger and could very well knock off the Jays and take either of those spots away from them. The Red Sux will also contend, but I hope they get dominated because they have the most annoying fans.

The Dodgers have a problem with the fact that they don't have a decent setup guy and they don't have a good closer. Jensen would be an alright middle reliever, but he's no Mariano Rivera, so he'll never be a great closer.

As far as the rotation and starting lineup, The Dodgers have the best in baseball right now. Plus, if they ever bench Crawford, they can put Ethier out there and he'll tear some shit up too.

**derekkpapa1** · 04-12-2015, 07:45 AM

My home team is off to great start

**NACH3** · 04-12-2015, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

Your killin me Hogg your God Damn Killin me! Lol

My Phillies definitely have a bunch of lumps in there throats(from choking so damn much)

**jimmyinkedup** · 04-12-2015, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by NACH3

Your killin me Hogg your God Damn Killin me! Lol

Ya me too! This is one of my top 3 worst moments in sports history, probably number one!

**NACH3** · 04-12-2015, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

Ya me too! This is one of my top 3 worst moments in sports history, probably number one!

Easily!

are you a Phils fan Jimmy??

I was born in Oakland(unfortunately lol) but still like the A's too.... Second to all Philly teams!!! Fly-Guys, & definitely the IGGLES(you know how we pronounce things back there)

**Hoggage_54** · 04-12-2015, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by NACH3

Your killin me Hogg your God Damn Killin me! Lol

My Phillies definitely have a bunch of lumps in there throats(from choking so damn much)

LOL... I think it was about 7 years ago, the Jays were on a road trip to Philly and it was the first time the Jays had been to Philly since 93 and one girl was holding a sign that said "Joe Carter Ruined My Childhood!"

RA · 04-12-2015, 02:35 PM

Detroit Tigers all the way

**scotty51312** · 04-12-2015, 04:00 PM

Reds are going to be almost as dominant as they were in 1990

BG · 04-12-2015, 06:13 PM

Since I cant stand to watch A-Rod play, I think I may become a Dodger fan. Do they have cool logo's for hats and clothe's ?

**NACH3** · 04-12-2015, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by scotty51312

Reds are going to be almost as dominant as they were in 1990

If they're pitching holds up they're gonna be be dangerous... I can see the Nationals winning the East w/the Marlins pushing for a wild card(they always play better than they are)... Dodgers if they can hit... Giants skways find ways to win but they list some key players(pitchers)...

Tigers pitching is nasty - Cabrera, jays as bad as I hate em but they're oitching(bullpen)?, Angels again pitching and theyve choked the past couple yrs, Baltimore has a squad,

I'm missing some I'll fill in....

**KCMOman** · 04-13-2015, 08:26 AM

I have to give my Kansas City Royals a shout out! I believe they still have the best bullpen. If they are winning a game in the 6th it will be hard for any team to come back on them! Also what we were missing a lot of last year "offense" they are on fire this year with base hits and HR's. I think it will be a battle between them and Detroit all season long!

**NACH3** · 04-13-2015, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by BG

Since I cant stand to watch A-Rod play, I think I may become a Dodger fan. Do they have cool logo's for hats and clothe's ?

They do! A lot like the different types of NY hats...(you were probly kidding though lol)

Yes the royals are gonna be tough(I like how they play small ball when needed)...

**scotty51312** · 04-13-2015, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by NACH3

If they're pitching holds up they're gonna be be dangerous... I can see the Nationals winning the East w/the Marlins pushing for a wild card(they always play better than they are)... Dodgers if they can hit... Giants skways find ways to win but they list some key players(pitchers)...

Tigers pitching is nasty - Cabrera, jays as bad as I hate em but they're oitching(bullpen)?, Angels again pitching and theyve choked the past couple yrs, Baltimore has a squad,

I'm missing some I'll fill in....

Yeah pitching and if key people can stay healthy this year. The team imploded down the stretch last year when Joey Votto sprained his mangina. I can see the cards in a wild card spot this year as well

**jimmyinkedup** · 04-13-2015, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by NACH3

Easily!

are you a Phils fan Jimmy??

I was born in Oakland(unfortunately lol) but still like the A's too.... Second to all Philly teams!!! Fly-Guys, & definitely the IGGLES(you know how we pronounce things back there)

Def a Phils, Flyers and Eagles guy for sure. This seaon and the next few to come are gonna be rough for us baseball wise I think. Fly Guys missed the playoffs and god Chip Kelly is making for one hell of an interesting off season, I dont know what to expect from the Eagles! Doesnt matter though, Im a fan through good and bad.

**NACH3** · 04-13-2015, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

Def a Phils, Flyers and Eagles guy for sure. This seaon and the next few to come are gonna be rough for us baseball wise I think. Fly Guys missed the playoffs and god Chip Kelly is making for one hell of an interesting off season, I dont know what to expect from the Eagles! Doesnt matter though, Im a fan through good and bad.

Aren't all of us real Philly fans always around for the bad.... Lol! I'll agree that Chip Kelly has made some real nice moves(Murray - we were severely hurting for a power back - but since we got rid of McCoy - watch Sprouls start tearing it up in his place)... I like D Murray and Sprouls(both can be used on 3rd downs and it'll definitely create many mismatches(so one should always be open underneath too!

Glad to see another Philly Fan

**NACH3** · 04-13-2015, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by scotty51312

Yeah pitching and if key people can stay healthy this year. The team imploded down the stretch last year when Joey Votto sprained his mangina. I can see the cards in a wild card spot this year as well

Man the cards always come on strong at the end of the season!!

Yeah Votto was most definitely babied.... But he's got the franchise tag so I'm sure they wanted to get him back as healthy as possible(so no future injuries) but he does get hurt a lot lately... And if Bruce can stay outta his timely slumps they very well could be something

**Hoggage_54** · 04-13-2015, 11:00 AM

Philly fans... Didn't you guys boo Santa Claus and pelt him with snow balls at an eagles game???

**bsh** · 04-13-2015, 11:14 AM

Texas Rangers baby....

**NACH3** · 04-13-2015, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

Philly fans... Didn't you guys boo Santa Claus and pelt him with snow balls at an eagles game???

Yup! And "The Vet" was the only stadium in the country w/a jail, and court room for the "guilty fans"(all of us).... Judge Macaffrey! Lol

And we also gave Michael Irving a standing O when we finished his career on the field...