Split a two game series with the Cubs last night off the back of another comeback. Much needed.

Seeing as nobody has mentioned it, isn't it great to see the Orioles challenging even at this early stage? Camden Yards is one of the grounds that I'm going to go to when I win the lottery. It's one of those stadiums that's always looked great and is up there on my visit list with the likes of Wrigley Field and the two new New York stadiums. Double header today with Texas that I'm going to tune into I think.

It certainly is!!! I can't believe it's taken so long for the penny to drop that pitching wins ballgames. Over the last few years they've been no higher that 27th in the majors for team ERA and, surprise surprise, have been whipping boys. A new GM, new head coach and an improved pitching staff and the wins are clocking up. I don't think they're strong enough to be in contention at the end of the season but at this point I'll settle for a season above 500. It'll be interesting to see what they do in terms of trades if they still have a chance bit further down the road.



It's a great ballpark, been there a couple of times. Never been to Wrigley or any of the NY parks but went on a tour of Fenway, unfortunatly the Red Sox were on a road trip so didn't get to see a game there. Standing at the bottom of the green monster was pretty cool though.

Sox have passed the beyond help stage. Valentine is struggling, rotation is struggling.

All over the place.

It's a very good start and I think it's good enough to propel them to at keep above .500 to near the All Star break. I was the same a couple of years ago with the Reds but we skipped a year too when we won the NL Central.



That's excellent

[url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7928058/roger-clemens-lead-accuser-brian-mcnamee-takes-standI first injected Clemens with steroids in 1998[/url. Awful news if true, which I expect it is. One of the game's greatest careers just ruined like that. Tragic. I'm on the side of those that says you can't vote somebody into the HoF if they've taken performing enhancing drugs.

Clawing back the lead on the Orioles now. Cano starting to get hot.

Agreed. Couldn't believe the story the other day about the juror being kicked out for falling asleep. If you've got to do jury service surely this is the trial you want. I know it's dragged on a bit but it's got to be the most interesting one out there at the moment.

Go Rays

Don't know what the Reds are doing today. Consecutive innings with errors on basic hits to load the bases with none on. Incredible. Tied game now from SAC fly. The Cuban Missle's first ER allowed this year. Sheesh.

Mr Pujols won the day for the Angels last night. Here's hoping for more of the same.

I stand corrected. It was Chapman's first conceded run but didn't class as an earned run. Didn't matter anyway because we blew a 4-0 lead to lose 4-9 lol. First big blow out by our bullpen so can't really complain especially as we're about .500 on the road.

Completely abject display from the Angels so far today. 4 - 0 to the White Sox at the middle of 6.

Angels lost to the Padres in the 13th Inning.

Frankly even I was thankful they put us out our misery. Didn't even remotely look like being capable of scoring in the extra's - could have gone on all night. Sad that it was a fumble in the field which gave them the winning run though, and even worse that it was a Pitcher who won it for them. :/

If you haven't seen it I can recommend [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ythc3/Sugar/[iSugar[/i which is on iPlayer until late Sunday night[/url. It's about the minor league system and bringing through overseas talent i.e. basically bypassing immigration laws for sport and what that means for those involved.

Its a great film, saw it not a couple of months back. Very moving and insightful.

Well out mini streak came to an end last night. After taking two from three in Yankeee Stadium then a four game sweep of Atlanta we lose to the Rockies who've just come off what I think was the longest losing streak in MLB, at home. Sheesh lol. Can't complain though because our pitching has been electric. Was reading the other day that Chapman has had something like 30% swing and misses on strikes he's thrown which is twice as high as the next nearest pitcher.

Rays beat the Red Sox 7-4

Latos and Leake have stpped up after bad starts. St louis doing well to hang in there with all their injuries.

Rays add Hideki Matsui to there Roster

Not long to go

Okay. Who is interested in fantasy baseball for this year? At moment, looking to hold a draft on Sunday 24th. Time to be determined according to availability etc. Allow two hours for the draft.

First time suggestion is 7pm.

I'm in Bruh

I've had a request if we can do 6pm next Sunday. Is that time okay? I'll post details on whatever the latest MLB threat i.e. if there's a 2013 created I'll post it there as well.

Have started a new thread for this season with details of Sunday's fantasy draft. viewtopic.php?f=30&t=546685&tsmp=1363716819

Have started a new thread for this season with details of Sunday's fantasy draft. viewtopic.php?f=30&t=546685&tsmp=1363716819