My roommates and I started using people's last names to describe a tendency that said person does a lot. For instance, one of them tends to expand the truth a wee bit so his last name gets inserted into anything we believe to be a lie. Anyways, there is a new last name that we can put in that category, Joycin it also known as missing something big. For example, "Hey did you catch the new Entourage?!" "Nope, I really Joyced that one guys. Or "Dude she flashed the whole party, where were you?!" "I was in the bathroom, man I really Joyced it tonight."
If you didn't hear already from ESPN, Brian Anderson, talk radio, or your grandmother... Jim Joyce called Jacob McDonald safe on a close play in the 9th inning of a perfect game being spun by Armando Galarraga. People were pissed to say the least after the game let out, and manager Jim Leyland who likely was drunk just became irate at Joyce and for good reason. He missed a call that would have gave the Tigers a perfect game performance and our third perfect game this year plus two in one week. All of those stats would be phenomenal and something to talk about for the coming days. Instead, we have to listen to people talk about Galarraga should be awarded a no-hitter or a perfect game and how this is the clear-cut example to add instant replay in baseball
Of course, a ninny like Keith Olbermann believes Galarraga should get a perfect game but to be honest, I do not think he wants that sort of treatment. He had the best reaction after McDonald was called safe, almost like my buddy Eric's look of "Yeah that would happen to me." After the game, both sides were complete class acts about the whole ordeal. Joyce apologized profusely in his post-game interview and Galarraga talked to him ending it with a bromance hug. That is the reason why it should just be a one-hitter, mistakes happen all the time in various fields of work and both parties seemed to understand that tonight. Nothing made me happier than Joyce owning up to his mistake and Galarraga acting like he pitched a helluva game with no chance of a perfect game.
As for instant replay, if replay is expanded I want to hear people shut up about the length of the game. Because if you add replay, you add vital minutes in a game. I really could care less either way, I mean all professional sports have it except for baseball but what will piss me off are the people who campaigned for replay but also want shorter games. Face it, you cannot make it work in my opinion. Who knows what the outcome will be but to me, it would be shocking if nothing changed after tonight's ordeal.
-Charlie.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
AL Central Preview
We have now moved to the AL Central, a division that I feel will be up and down, with three teams battling all year. Let's get it.
1. Minnesota Twins- KEY ACQ: 2B Orlando Hudson, SS JJ Hardy I LIKE: Francisco Lirano- Everything that I am hearing about him has been fantastic. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a huge year like he did a couple years back. I HATE: Closer by Committee- Honestly, there isn't a guy on the Twins I hate but I do not like Gardy's idea of going with CbC because it never seems to work, trust me Ned Yost tried a couple times leading to epic fails. PREDICTION: The Twins will win because I think they have a good nucleus of good players and they have enough starting pitching to win the average AL Central. I do not expect the Twins to make any noise in the postseason unless they get a closer.
2. Chicago White Sox- KEY ACQ: DH Andruw Jones 3B Mark Teahan I LIKE: Gordon Beckham- Most people would know that Becks is a big time prospect and with his feet offically wet in the big leagues could lead to a big year. I HATE: Jake Peavy- I think this was a horrible trade to begin with, injury prone plus NL to AL is not a positive sign, and to add he pitched in a very friendly pitchers' park. PREDICTION: If Peavy doesn't disappoint, the Sox have four go-to-guys that can win games and that will propel them in some ways. But I do not feel that their offense has enough to do it.
3. Detroit Tigers- KEY ACQ: OF Johnny Damon OF Austin Jackson RP Jose Valverde I LIKE: Rick Porcello- I believe he is 21, and last year I saw a ton of promise from him, I expect him to continue to grow and be in the convo for Cy Young. I HATE: Valverde/Damon- I think this was horrible offseason for the Tigers, I think both of their big guns will do little for them... Damon was awesome at a left-handed friendly Yankee Stadium and Valverde never pitched in the American League, which scares me. PREDICTION: They could contend for the AL Central title, but I think relying on Dontrelle Willis and Max Schrezer to carry your staff at certain points worries me.
4. Kansas City Royals- KEY ACQ: C Jason Kendall (yikes!) OF Scot Posednik OF Rick Ankiel SS Yuniesky Betancourt I LIKE: Billy Butler- He seems to be coming into his own as a hitter and I like the chances of him having a great season. I HATE: Trey Hillman batting Kendall second- Are you kidding me?! I would be so disappointed if I was a Royal fan. That is atrocious and a running joke for the first two months. PREDICTION: Zach Greinke will gain some victories for this team and they have a promising young staff that will probably earn some wins as well. It will all depend if the Royals are able to hit the baseball. Also watch for Joakim Soria to probably be on the move.
5. Cleveland Indians- KEY ACQ: OF LeBron James... oops actually they acquired practically no one. I LIKE: Fausto Carmona- Everything that I have read out of Spring Training says that he will have a big year for the Indians like he did 2008. I think he will be a small glimmer for the Indians this year. I HATE: Travis Hafner- He hasn't done anything in about two years and now just seems like a DH who probably will not withstand the entire season. PREDICTION: It could be an ugly one for the Indians comparable to the early Major League team and I could see Grady Sizemore on the move come July.
-Charlie.
1. Minnesota Twins- KEY ACQ: 2B Orlando Hudson, SS JJ Hardy I LIKE: Francisco Lirano- Everything that I am hearing about him has been fantastic. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a huge year like he did a couple years back. I HATE: Closer by Committee- Honestly, there isn't a guy on the Twins I hate but I do not like Gardy's idea of going with CbC because it never seems to work, trust me Ned Yost tried a couple times leading to epic fails. PREDICTION: The Twins will win because I think they have a good nucleus of good players and they have enough starting pitching to win the average AL Central. I do not expect the Twins to make any noise in the postseason unless they get a closer.
2. Chicago White Sox- KEY ACQ: DH Andruw Jones 3B Mark Teahan I LIKE: Gordon Beckham- Most people would know that Becks is a big time prospect and with his feet offically wet in the big leagues could lead to a big year. I HATE: Jake Peavy- I think this was a horrible trade to begin with, injury prone plus NL to AL is not a positive sign, and to add he pitched in a very friendly pitchers' park. PREDICTION: If Peavy doesn't disappoint, the Sox have four go-to-guys that can win games and that will propel them in some ways. But I do not feel that their offense has enough to do it.
3. Detroit Tigers- KEY ACQ: OF Johnny Damon OF Austin Jackson RP Jose Valverde I LIKE: Rick Porcello- I believe he is 21, and last year I saw a ton of promise from him, I expect him to continue to grow and be in the convo for Cy Young. I HATE: Valverde/Damon- I think this was horrible offseason for the Tigers, I think both of their big guns will do little for them... Damon was awesome at a left-handed friendly Yankee Stadium and Valverde never pitched in the American League, which scares me. PREDICTION: They could contend for the AL Central title, but I think relying on Dontrelle Willis and Max Schrezer to carry your staff at certain points worries me.
4. Kansas City Royals- KEY ACQ: C Jason Kendall (yikes!) OF Scot Posednik OF Rick Ankiel SS Yuniesky Betancourt I LIKE: Billy Butler- He seems to be coming into his own as a hitter and I like the chances of him having a great season. I HATE: Trey Hillman batting Kendall second- Are you kidding me?! I would be so disappointed if I was a Royal fan. That is atrocious and a running joke for the first two months. PREDICTION: Zach Greinke will gain some victories for this team and they have a promising young staff that will probably earn some wins as well. It will all depend if the Royals are able to hit the baseball. Also watch for Joakim Soria to probably be on the move.
5. Cleveland Indians- KEY ACQ: OF LeBron James... oops actually they acquired practically no one. I LIKE: Fausto Carmona- Everything that I have read out of Spring Training says that he will have a big year for the Indians like he did 2008. I think he will be a small glimmer for the Indians this year. I HATE: Travis Hafner- He hasn't done anything in about two years and now just seems like a DH who probably will not withstand the entire season. PREDICTION: It could be an ugly one for the Indians comparable to the early Major League team and I could see Grady Sizemore on the move come July.
-Charlie.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Ugh the Yankees...
More baseball news in December! Let me add that Decemeber has just started and it is a mean mother effer so far. We get dumped 12 inches of snow cancelling school but derailing all productivity for me this week. Then you have today where it is below ten degrees, that shit isn't supposed to happen until January. Honestly, why didn't I listen to Bill Simmons about going to school out West or in the South? Mindbogging question all the time.
The big three team trade that has gone down so far is the Yankees get Curtis Granderson, the Diamondbacks get Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy, and the Tigers get Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Phil Coke, and Austin Jackson. To me personally, the Tigers came out on the right side of this deal even though giving up two ready stars.
To me, this is the classic example of why I hate the Yankees... They have this cannot miss prospect in Jackson and they decide to give them to the Tigers for Granderson who could have an immediate impact if he plays like this year's version but not 2008 version. While there is a good chance that Jackson probably will have a good career with the Tigers. The only two guys the Yanks have given a chance is Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner.
I feel the Granderson deal will actually work out because he is a left-handed hitter with a short right field plus deep corners. Yankee Stadium is built for a guy like Granderson and better version of Johnny Damon in terms of hitting/defense. They are discussing Damon being re-signed and what I believe is he will be nothing more than a DH.
For the Diamondbacks, Edwin Jackson could be the real deal. Even though, he had a 5-15 season it has to be remembered that he is only 26 years old. A big plus for the Dbacks is Jackson has been playing in the American League for the majority of his career. The jump from the AL to the NL always seems to help pitchers. Haren-Jackson-Webb could be a tough rotation if they all stay healthy. Not to mention, they play in the weak NL West. In addition, Ian Kennedy has been the Yankees prized prospect and who knows what he could do for the Dbacks.
As for the Tigers, I think they got a lot of great prospects out of the deal. Scherzer seems like a lot to give up for Jackson if he doesn't live up to potential. In my opinion when he played the Brewers, he always seemed so tough as a young pitcher. Coke could develop into a solid eight inning guy.
All in all, no one really came out ahead in this one. There are a lot of 'could be' or 'maybe' with a bunch of these guys and this trade is one that we will find out the winner in one or two years.
-Charlie.
The big three team trade that has gone down so far is the Yankees get Curtis Granderson, the Diamondbacks get Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy, and the Tigers get Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth, Phil Coke, and Austin Jackson. To me personally, the Tigers came out on the right side of this deal even though giving up two ready stars.
To me, this is the classic example of why I hate the Yankees... They have this cannot miss prospect in Jackson and they decide to give them to the Tigers for Granderson who could have an immediate impact if he plays like this year's version but not 2008 version. While there is a good chance that Jackson probably will have a good career with the Tigers. The only two guys the Yanks have given a chance is Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner.
I feel the Granderson deal will actually work out because he is a left-handed hitter with a short right field plus deep corners. Yankee Stadium is built for a guy like Granderson and better version of Johnny Damon in terms of hitting/defense. They are discussing Damon being re-signed and what I believe is he will be nothing more than a DH.
For the Diamondbacks, Edwin Jackson could be the real deal. Even though, he had a 5-15 season it has to be remembered that he is only 26 years old. A big plus for the Dbacks is Jackson has been playing in the American League for the majority of his career. The jump from the AL to the NL always seems to help pitchers. Haren-Jackson-Webb could be a tough rotation if they all stay healthy. Not to mention, they play in the weak NL West. In addition, Ian Kennedy has been the Yankees prized prospect and who knows what he could do for the Dbacks.
As for the Tigers, I think they got a lot of great prospects out of the deal. Scherzer seems like a lot to give up for Jackson if he doesn't live up to potential. In my opinion when he played the Brewers, he always seemed so tough as a young pitcher. Coke could develop into a solid eight inning guy.
All in all, no one really came out ahead in this one. There are a lot of 'could be' or 'maybe' with a bunch of these guys and this trade is one that we will find out the winner in one or two years.
-Charlie.
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