2014 MLB Season Thread

[dbadefense1990]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

When the hell did I directly imply the Dodgers into my original post?

Based on the matchup itself, prove me wrong why such matchup wouldn't be a buzzkill for some of us. In the Comerica Park era, the Tigers play clutch ball against the American League bracket, only to piss it all away in the World Series, resulting in laughable performances against the 2006 Cardinals and 2012 Giants. San Francisco, meanwhile, plays some of the most inspired baseball when they do make it into October, yet they draw people away from watching the World Series (maybe from all the stigma still attached by the franchise in harboring one of the biggest cheats in MLB history, Barry Bonds). And casual people will not watch October baseball if it rains, and it's been proven that Detroit and San Francisco are vulnerable to rain in the month.

With all the contenders now in place, the least-sexy World Series matchup in general could be Tigers-Giants. Then again, (for all the irrational hate for San Francisco), a WS involving St. Louis yet again will sicken some stomachs.

[DarkJourney]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

When the hell did I directly imply the Dodgers into my original post?

Based on the matchup itself, prove me wrong why such matchup wouldn't be a buzzkill for some of us. In the Comerica Park era, the Tigers play clutch ball against the American League bracket, only to piss it all away in the World Series, resulting in laughable performances against the 2006 Cardinals and 2012 Giants. San Francisco, meanwhile, plays some of the most inspired baseball when they do make it into October, yet they draw people away from watching the World Series (maybe from all the stigma still attached by the franchise in harboring one of the biggest cheats in MLB history, Barry Bonds). And casual people will not watch October baseball if it rains, and it's been proven that Detroit and San Francisco are vulnerable to rain in the month.

With all the contenders now in place, the least-sexy World Series matchup in general could be Tigers-Giants. Then again, (for all the irrational hate for San Francisco), a WS involving St. Louis yet again will sicken some stomachs.

I could care less if you don't want the Giants in the World Series because they're a ratings killer. I don't work for the networks and I don't give a if the ratings for the World Series are low as long as my team wins. If you don't like it go watch Ice Road Truckers or Pawn Stars.

[FiddySicks]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

When the hell did I directly imply the Dodgers into my original post?

Based on the matchup itself, prove me wrong why such matchup wouldn't be a buzzkill for some of us. In the Comerica Park era, the Tigers play clutch ball against the American League bracket, only to piss it all away in the World Series, resulting in laughable performances against the 2006 Cardinals and 2012 Giants. San Francisco, meanwhile, plays some of the most inspired baseball when they do make it into October, yet they draw people away from watching the World Series (maybe from all the stigma still attached by the franchise in harboring one of the biggest cheats in MLB history, Barry Bonds). And casual people will not watch October baseball if it rains, and it's been proven that Detroit and San Francisco are vulnerable to rain in the month.

With all the contenders now in place, the least-sexy World Series matchup in general could be Tigers-Giants. Then again, (for all the irrational hate for San Francisco), a WS involving St. Louis yet again will sicken some stomachs.

I could care less if you don't want the Giants in the World Series because they're a ratings killer. I don't work for the networks and I don't give a if the ratings for the World Series are low as long as my team wins. If you don't like it go watch Ice Road Truckers or Pawn Stars.

Yeah, who cares about ratings? Low national ratings didn't lessen my enjoyment of 2010 or 2012. I couldn't have cared less if people in Dayton, Ohio didn't watch those games.

And that Barry Bonds crack is such a weak statement that only bitter Dodgers fans still hang on to. He wasn't even a part of those teams!

[PhantomDreamer]

Jeter still has great saber metric stats

No, he does not. He's having a terrible season. Don't just make things up. 74 wRC+ .281 wOBA and -0.1 WAR so far.

[FiddySicks]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

[PhantomDreamer]

American League Standings. Mariners just 2 games behind the A's. Should I sell or burn my navy, silver and teal Mariners pennant for more good luck?

[Still MIGHTY]

Angels with a six-game lead over Oakland. Oakland with only a two-game lead over Seattle, and two and a half over Detroit.

Haaaaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaa good times.

[ElwoodCuse]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

Jeter is an amazing example of a guy who is both a slam-dunk hall of famer and also one of the most overrated players of all time.

[IceCap]

And what about Michael Wacha and the Cardinals, don't they have something prove? Who's going to win between the Nats and Cards?

[DanSanchez8]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

Where is all this LA sports fan hate coming from, what did we do to you.

[FGM13]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

Where is all this LA sports fan hate coming from, what did we do to you.

It's more oddball and dba giving you guys a bad name.

[JayMac]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

Jeter is an amazing example of a guy who is both a slam-dunk hall of famer and also one of the most overrated players of all time.

Completely agree with this whole post. A question for everyone...is Derek Jeter in the top 5 of Yankees of all time? Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, and maybe even Yogi before Jeter.

[DanSanchez8]

Hey look another piece of LA sports fan. Do the world a favor and get hit by a bus.

Where is all this LA sports fan hate coming from, what did we do to you.

It's more oddball and dba giving you guys a bad name., it's

I have nothing against the city of San Francisco(My favorite football team is the 49ers), it's just the Giants organization I don't like. I'm sure SF is a great place to live.

[FiddySicks]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

Jeter is an amazing example of a guy who is both a slam-dunk hall of famer and also one of the most overrated players of all time.

Completely agree with this whole post. A question for everyone...is Derek Jeter in the top 5 of Yankees of all time? Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, and maybe even Yogi before Jeter.

No. He's not. If you listen to the media, he might as well be #1. But give it some time, history won't be nearly as kind to Jeter as ESPN is.

[PhantomDreamer]

Giants do the M's a favor by winning in Detroit again. Mariners a full game up on the Tigers for the 2nd wild card spot.

[cmm]

Danny Duffy had to leave the game after 1 pitch with left shoulder soreness. He's been awesome for the Royals this year. They should know more tomorrow but if it's serious...yikes. Poor Royals.

[crownking30]

ESPN too wants the Nationals to win the World Series. You can't count out the Dodgers, Cardinals, Giants, and Angels, and yes, the Tigers.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11458110/national-league-postseason-predictions

[See Red]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

Jeter is an amazing example of a guy who is both a slam-dunk hall of famer and also one of the most overrated players of all time.

Completely agree with this whole post. A question for everyone...is Derek Jeter in the top 5 of Yankees of all time? Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, and maybe even Yogi before Jeter.

No. He's not. If you listen to the media, he might as well be #1. But give it some time, history won't be nearly as kind to Jeter as ESPN is.

I'd like to think 20 years from now Mariano would rank higher on people's list. Not sure if that will be the case. Jeter, while a good player, is so incredibly overrated.

[cmm]

Jeter is Craig Biggio, just with more tax cheating.

[JayMac]

When was the last time Jeter was actually REALLY good? What? 2001, maybe?

Yeah yeah yeah, he finished 2nd in MVP voting in 06 and 09(PFFFT!!!), but how much of that was due to him being Derek Jeter?

Jeter is an amazing example of a guy who is both a slam-dunk hall of famer and also one of the most overrated players of all time.

Completely agree with this whole post. A question for everyone...is Derek Jeter in the top 5 of Yankees of all time? Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, Gehrig, and maybe even Yogi before Jeter.

No. He's not. If you listen to the media, he might as well be #1. But give it some time, history won't be nearly as kind to Jeter as ESPN is.

I'd like to think 20 years from now Mariano would rank higher on people's list. Not sure if that will be the case. Jeter, while a good player, is so incredibly overrated.

Mariano is a tough one. First, he is a pitcher. Second, he is a reliever. Tough to gage where a guy ranks when he usually only sees a third of the season for usually just 1 inning. That being said, why the HELL am I talking about the Yankees!?