The Beer Is Brewing, The Trash Is Flying, and The Race For The Pennant Is On!

[Sphynx]

Definitely not an Angel's fan, but good lord look at Shohei go, not sure I'm ready to agree with some of the "greatest season in the history of baseball" talk I've heard, but he's absolutely having the best individual campaign out of any active player this year, what a year.

[Bluebasser86]

Hasn't been much to cheer for as a Royal's fan this year, just hoping opposing pitching keeps throwing them low and away pitches to Salvy enough times that he can break the single season home run record for a catcher. 2 grand slams in 2 games, 5 homers in as many games, dude is raking. Not sure there's a more likeable character in the game either. 

[hokiehunter373]

Well, at the least this has been entertaining as heck!

[Koz]

As a Yankee fan, rooting during the Astros-Red Sox series was like choosing between Hitler and Satan.

[TnRiver46]

11 hours ago, Koz said:

As a Yankee fan, rooting during the Astros-Red Sox series was like choosing between Hitler and Satan.

Hahah!!! For me that’s like watching Alabama play Florida, gotta root for an earthquake……….

 

let’s go astros!! I’m not a fan of theirs but definitely not a fan of the Braves 

[Bluebasser86]

I can't take the Astros seriously after last time.

 

[J._Bricker]

I just wanted to provide this Public Service Announcement ?. Go Braves! Beat the #cheaters!

[TnRiver46]

1 hour ago, J._Bricker said:

I just wanted to provide this Public Service Announcement ?. Go Braves! Beat the #cheaters!

I’d rather just buy tacos and see the braves lose 

[J._Bricker]

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

I’d rather just buy tacos and see the braves lose 

I’m sure your local Taco Bell or taco stand would appreciate the business. I have no interest in this World Series at all, other than in the end it ain’t Houston…

[flatcreek]

Braves Win!!!

[TnRiver46]

11 hours ago, flatcreek said:

Braves Win!!!

Barf . If Georgia also wins it could be a year to forget 

[Jigfishn10]

Some surprises in free agency:

 

Max Scherzer to the Mets

Javier Baez to the Tigers

Corey Seager to the Rangers

Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to the Mariners

Marcus Semien to the Rangers

Kevin Gausman to the Jays

Starling Marte to the Mets

Noah Syndergaard to the Angels

Kole Calhoun to the Rangers

Jon Gray to the Rangers

 

I know I'm missing some, but the Mets, Tigers and Rangers are shelling out some serious money.

[TnRiver46]

1 hour ago, Jigfishn10 said:

Some surprises in free agency:

 

Max Scherzer to the Mets

Javier Baez to the Tigers

Corey Seager to the Rangers

Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to the Mariners

Marcus Semien to the Rangers

Kevin Gausman to the Jays

Starling Marte to the Mets

Noah Syndergaard to the Angels

Kole Calhoun to the Rangers

Jon Gray to the Rangers

 

I know I'm missing some, but the Mets, Tigers and Rangers are shelling out some serious money.

I forgot the Mets tigers and rangers had a team, maybe that’s why they are spending hahaha

[Jigfishn10]

Glad to see David Americo Ortiz Arias make it to the HOF! 

[Jigfishn10]

Opening day @ Fenway!!! 

[Jigfishn10]

The Sox are starting to get their crap together. They're actually become enjoyable to watch again. Considering the start to the season resembled a classic movie from the '70's where the team was sponsored by "Chico's Bail Bonds"!

 

No way they'll catch the Yanks. Yanks are absolutely raking.  

[hokiehunter373]

44 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

The Sox are starting to get their crap together. They're actually become enjoyable to watch again. Considering the start to the season resembled a classic movie from the '70's where the team was sponsored by "Chico's Bail Bonds"!

 

No way they'll catch the Yanks. Yanks are absolutely raking.  

Yeah, but who cares about catching them?  They'll fall apart come October anyway.  Win each series and get into the playoffs and then roll.  Hopefully they're in the same sort of position they are right now come deadline day and they make some moves to get the bullpen in order.  They could easily be 37-19 instead of 29-27 if they weren't having to ruin their closer by using him as a starter.

[Bird]

I'd love to have the Redsoxs 2 - 3 - 4 hitters on my team....... which will not be disclosed. Lol

[BrianMDTX]

I’m starting to get less laughs and a lot more ?? wearing my Orioles gear. 1/2 game out of the final WC spot and hoping to sweep the Blue Jays this evening. 
 

The farm system is loaded, the ballclub is playing clutch and the bullpen is reliable. They have turned the page. 

[NavyToad]

2 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

I’m starting to get less laughs and a lot more ?? wearing my Orioles gear. 1/2 game out of the final WC spot and hoping to sweep the Blue Jays this evening. 
 

The farm system is loaded, the ballclub is playing clutch and the bullpen is reliable. They have turned the page. 

When Elias was named GM I had hopes that he could do for the O’s what he did for the Astros. It’s taken 4 years, but I think the results are beginning to show. If we end the season at .500 or above I’ll be happy. The future is looking pretty good.

[BrianMDTX]

42 minutes ago, NavyToad said:

When Elias was named GM I had hopes that he could do for the O’s what he did for the Astros. It’s taken 4 years, but I think the results are beginning to show. If we end the season at .500 or above I’ll be happy. The future is looking pretty good.

I’m waiting for the Gunnar Henderson call-up from AAA. 
 

And I agree 100% with your take on Elias. Here’s hoping he can do it again! 

[BrianMDTX]

On 8/10/2022 at 3:33 PM, BrianMDTX said:

I’m waiting for the Gunnar Henderson call-up from AAA. 
 

And I agree 100% with your take on Elias. Here’s hoping he can do it again! 

The wait is over. 
 

First AB in the majors against the Guardians last night. He crushed it to deep right center field. Went 2-4 in his debut. 
 

2.0 games back in the wild card standings. Going to be an interesting September!

[hokiehunter373]

3 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

The wait is over. 
 

First AB in the majors against the Guardians last night. He crushed it to deep right center field. Went 2-4 in his debut. 
 

2.0 games back in the wild card standings. Going to be an interesting September!

You're forgetting the most important part of that AB.... 

 

 

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[NavyToad]

3 hours ago, BrianMDTX said:

The wait is over. 
 

First AB in the majors against the Guardians last night. He crushed it to deep right center field. Went 2-4 in his debut. 
 

2.0 games back in the wild card standings. Going to be an interesting September!

We have a legitimate reason for optimism! For the first time in a long time the future looks bright. I liked what Buck Showalter was able to do, but this time around I think we have a farm system to sustain us for a while. September and heading into next year will be fun.

[BrianMDTX]

hokie, Gunnar needs a bigger batting helmet!

 

Navy, two things. One, the farm system under Buck was a wasteland. It’s now #1 in MLB. Two…no Ubaldo Jimenez!!!