MLB baseball general discussion thread

EAsTon · 07-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Go Pre

They won't run away with the division. You thought the same of the Phills but look what happened. All it takes is for one team to get a little streak going. Nobody here is qualified to make predictions like that one. I think they're going to have to stay hot to hold off Milwaukee and the Cards.

I've never said the Phils would run away with the NL East, I just didn't think the Mets would be the closest contender!

The thing is the Cubs are just going to be better. They've gotten Harden from Oakland and Soriano is coming back soon. I just don't think the Cards or Brewers will get closer than the 4 games back they are now.

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Feels good seeing the Mets in first place again. Now some people knows what it feels like for their team to give up a big lead really quickly. I'm skeptical that we'll be able to keep things going and I don't know if we'll even hold on for the wild card but things are looking good now.

Touche', but it's only half way through the season and not at the very end and you know how close things can get in the East.

MenstrualGravy · 07-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Go Pre

They won't run away with the division. You thought the same of the Phills but look what happened. All it takes is for one team to get a little streak going. Nobody here is qualified to make predictions like that one. I think they're going to have to stay hot to hold off Milwaukee and the Cards.

Feels good seeing the Mets in first place again. Now some people knows what it feels like for their team to give up a big lead really quickly. I'm skeptical that we'll be able to keep things going and I don't know if we'll even hold on for the wild card but things are looking good now.

Are you saying that nobody here is qualified to have an opinion?? Or just an opinion that is up to your standards??

Pvt.Dirt · 07-18-2008

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Originally Posted by MenstrualGravy

Are you saying that nobody here is qualified to have an opinion?? Or just an opinion that is up to your standards??

That's not what he's saying at all. I believe he means that claiming that is like trying to tell someone where big foot is, noone knows.... therefore he means that saying that the Cubs are going to run away from the division is exactly the same....... or something.

The Cubs have to really watch the Brew Crew. CC Sabathia has gotten them their confidence back, they've been playing great ball as of late.

Go Pre · 07-18-2008

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Originally Posted by MenstrualGravy

Are you saying that nobody here is qualified to have an opinion?? Or just an opinion that is up to your standards??

There isn't a single baseball expert present in this thread. That's what I'm saying. Before you go off trying to start a fight here, why don't you try to look at all the angles from my my post can be viewed and then remember that I am one of the most respected members here (one of the reasons I am a moderator) and while I would be condescending to a particular member I don't like however, I would not be condescending to the entire forum...moron.

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That's not what he's saying at all.

Thank you. That is true...

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The Cubs have to really watch the Brew Crew. CC Sabathia has gotten them their confidence back, they've been playing great ball as of late.

..and that is what I meant.

I feel like a disclaimer is in order. I in no way dislike Easton (I feel like he is the one people perceive me as "hating"). Because he is a fan of my team's biggest rival I view everything he posts in this thread negatively. With that said, I shall quote myself and say again, "When meeting someone for the first time avoid talking about politics and religion. If sportts falls into either category leave it out too." This thread contains very sensitive material and if I overreact to something it is because I'm a huge sports fan. Don't take it as me hating you (unless you do as menstrualgravy did and portray me as a jerk).

MenstrualGravy · 07-19-2008

I was not trying to start a fight I was just asking a question. I dont believe you have to be a so called expert to have an opinion. It is O.K. to disagree with an opinion as well. To degrade a debate to name calling is pretty immature in my opinion. Someone having the opinion that a certain team will "run away" with a division does not make it fact even if the words were spoken from an "expert". I believe myself to be very knowledgable about the game of baseball. I played ball at Arizona State for 3 years. I am not claiming to be an "expert" or the second coming of Hunter S. Thompson or anything. I personally dont think the Cubs are going to run away with the division. Easton is entitled to his opinion. Whether a highly respected moderator objects or not. Peace. By the way I do agree with your prediction for the NL Central. Maybe I am misunderstanding you. The term moron you use to desribe my I.Q. is a bit insulting though.

Go Pre · 07-19-2008

Insinuating that I believe my opinion is better than others by saying I have a personal standard indicates you believed I was being condescending. Rather than asking a question, you, whether knowingly or not, instigated this. End of story. I'm over it. Let's talk baseball.

MenstrualGravy · 07-19-2008

I watched the Reds game tonight because I am in Louisville Ky. right now and that was about all that was on. I guess the Mets are 1 game back right now. I was allways a Mets fan when I lived in N.Y. but it seems like they just seem to choke. I have never been to Shea but I was wondering if anyone who has on here can give an opinion on whether or not the stadium will be missed or not. Im sure it will be a good move for the club.

Negative Creep · 07-19-2008

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I was always a Mets fan when I lived in N.Y. but it seems like they just seem to choke.

LMAO... then you should consider yourself lucky that you never lived outside of Chicago... unless you became a White Sox fan, of course.

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Originally Posted by Go Pre

There isn't a single baseball expert present in this thread.

Ahem... I am deeply offended by this statement.

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Originally Posted by Go Pre

I in no way dislike Easton (I feel like he is the one person perceiving me as "hating").

Agreed. My apologies for sounding like a prick with the corrections.

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This thread contains very sensitive material and if I overreact to something it is because I'm a huge sports fan.

Agreed again... and more than likely the reason why I sound like a prick with the corrections.

MenstrualGravy · 07-19-2008

Acutally Creep I used to live in Aurora when I was a kid. Back then I was a Sox fan. It was in the Pudge days and my dad would take me to old Comisky. When I moved to Colorado I couldnt follow the Sox, but because the Cubs were allways on WGN they became my team. I have been a huge Cubs fan since I was 14. Sure I like the Rockies and the Mets are up there for me as well. The Cubs have been my team most of my life. I have suffered with you for quite some time. Ofcourse in '84 I was still a Sox fan. In '89 I was all out Cubs and still cant believe the numbers Gracie put up. WE wont mention Clark though.OOOOps just did.

Go Pre · 07-19-2008

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Ahem... I am deeply offended by this statement.

When I wrote that I seriously sat and debated for like five minutes about whether or not to say that Keith was the only one close to being one

...but didn't because then I would've had to say the same about Larry and I am not up for giving shout outs to everyone when I'm trying to make a point