Official MLB 2006 Thread

If only the could play every game against the Nationals...

David Wright is the best player in New York.

Mariano Rivera is the best closing pitcher in New York.

Big difference. I bet David Wright could close a game. Probably not as well as Mariano Rivera, but he'd probably do pretty good.

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Originally Posted by diffusionx

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/powerr...t&lid=tab1pos2

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I totally agree with their synopsis of the Dodgers so far:

"Scoring seven runs a game is impressive -- averaging six runs allowed, not so much. Ned Colletti might have to make a move."

Thats what has been bugging the hell out of me. The only pitcher who has been impressive so far for the Dodgers is Brad Penny, and he pitched another gem of a game last night, even though the Dodgers lost to the Giants 2-1. They have a crap load of talent down in the minors right now, and I think Billingsly, Broxton, and Houlton are much better alternatives than Hamulack and Osoria or whatever their names are.

HA! Mets winning streak ended by my Brewers. :D

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Originally Posted by EvilMog

HA! Mets winning streak ended by my Brewers. :D

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Boy that Prince Fielder is a big boy. I'm shocked that Ohka who the Mets usually murder did so well but what can ya do. Trachsel wasn't so good (though the defense didn't help out) and Jorge Julio is the biggest pile of shit. He is just beyond worthless. Tomorrow Ben Sheets comes back for his first start of the season. Hopefully the Mets will do well but I think Sheets will pitch really well.

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Originally Posted by raystorm

Boy that Prince Fielder is a big boy.

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So I had 11th row behind 1st base last night, and what did I see? Prince Fielder packing Gobstoppers in his back pocket and eating them all the time.

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Originally Posted by Rich

So I had 11th row behind 1st base last night, and what did I see? Prince Fielder packing Gobstoppers in his back pocket and eating them all the time.

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Thats fucking awesome.

Fielder started the year 0-10. Since then hes been looking really decent. Finally Jenkins did something useful. Carlos Lee is pretty studly so far too. The problem with the crew so far this year is leaving so many guys stranded on base. Not today though.
I'm glad Sheets is finally ready. Hopefully things go well for him against a good Mets team.

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Originally Posted by SpoDaddy

He's not the best player in New York (Mariano Rivera is) and he's not better than Manny Ramirez or David Ortiz. To argue that he's even the best third baseman in New York is silly (Arod is annoying but you can't argue with his stats). He's a great player and I know it's been 23 years since the Mets developed a great player but calm down.

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Psssst. It's 2006, not 2000.

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Originally Posted by EvilMog

Thats fucking awesome.

Fielder started the year 0-10. Since then hes been looking really decent. Finally Jenkins did something useful. Carlos Lee is pretty studly so far too. The problem with the crew so far this year is leaving so many guys stranded on base. Not today though.
I'm glad Sheets is finally ready. Hopefully things go well for him against a good Mets team.

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Ohka was nasty today. Sheets isn't the guy I want to go up against after a letdown loss, but good teams have to beat good pitchers, I guess.

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Originally Posted by StriderKyo

:lol: Good call, Downs gets chased in the third. Jays demolish the White Sox anyway - Greg Zaun wth 3 doubles, lol. Downs may still have a good season out of the bullpen, but if you're looking for a young pitcher to do well for them, I've got higher hopes for Dustin McGowan

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Hahaha. I went out and peeped the score late last night. Wow...