The 2011 MLB Thread

[LukeEl]

The Red Sox have a better chance of finding a one legged ballerina then winning a game.

 

[PlasmaTwa2]

Jays won again tonight. The five fans at the game looked excited.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Well, Twins lose Japanese superstar Tsuyoshi Nishioka to a broken leg after Swisher took him out today. Shit. Looks like they should've perhaps reloaded with Hudson or Hardy. This could be a set back considering he was adapting to the language barriers and trying to find his major league groove better lately.

 

[Red001]

sadly for the Twins as he looked like a good one

red001

 

[ravendude16]

The Red Sox have a better chance of finding a one legged ballerina then winning a game.

Have the o's and sox's changed names?? :eek:

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Ramirez retires amid drug policy 'issue'

Tampa Bay slugger Manny Ramirez tested positive for a banned substance for the second time and informed Major League Baseball on Friday that he is retiring rather than face a 100-game suspension.

A person familiar with the events that led to the announcement confirmed to The Associated Press that Ramirez tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the nature of Ramirez' issue with MLB's drug policy was not publicly disclosed.




The commissioner's office announced Ramirez's decision in a statement, but provided few details. Ramirez previously served a 50-game suspension for violating the drug policy while he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers and second-time offenders get double that penalty.

''Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program,'' the statement said.

''Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed.''

MLB said it would have no further comment.

''The Tampa Bay Rays were informed today by the Commissioner's Office that Manny Ramirez has decided to retire after being informed of an issue under the Drug Program,'' the Rays said in a statement. ''We are obviously surprised and disappointed by this news. We will have no further comment on this matter, and our fans and organization will carry on.''

The 38-year-old outfielder-designated hitter left the team earlier this week to attend to what the Rays called a family matter. Manager Joe Maddon said Thursday that he expected Ramirez to be available for Friday night's game at the Chicago White Sox, but he never showed up.

Ramirez played in only five games for the Rays, with one hit in 17 at-bats.

Rays outfielder Johnny Damon said he began hearing late Thursday that Ramirez wouldn't be returning to the team, but he didn't know the reason.


Morosi: Manny's retirement puts a sad end to his impressive but troubled career.
''I am surprised,'' Damon said. ''This spring he played well.''

The 12-time All-Star agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract with the defending AL East champions in the offseason, hoping to re-establish himself as one of the game's feared hitters.

Ramirez struggled with injuries but still hit .298 with nine homers and 42 RBIs in 90 games for the Dodgers and White Sox last season. He's a career .312 hitter with 555 home runs in 18-plus seasons, including some of his best with the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox.

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[Ace Bandage]

Great win for the Cubbies tonight at Wrigley North. Always nice to beat the Brew Crew. I do wish Marmol could just have 1-2-3 inning rather than putting on the first two batters. Not every game needs to be exciting.

 

[Elwood70]

The Texas Rangers are no longer undefeated.

 

[jonop4p]

NYY putting up a real show @ red sox today, good to see

 

[jonop4p]

Anybody else trying this out? http://games.espn.go.com/baseball-challenge/en/frontpage

may have to give it a go

 

[pool_hustler]

Jays won again tonight. The five fans at the game looked excited.

:1orglaugh

Ramirez retires amid drug policy 'issue'

Might as well.
The Dodgers will be paying him for another 2 years while he sits around on his shrinking testicles.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

lol...the Bo-Sox suck wrinkly old man balls, don't they? It's going to be a rough year for Sox fans. :hybrid:

 

[PornGuy1]

sox getting rocked bad, damn, 15 hits n 12 runs haha.



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[Bloodshot Scott]

Man, Twins are catching a shitload of shit breaks early in the year. Mauer on the DL for 15 days because of some bullshit. I'm hoping they are getting all this rubbish out of the way early on in the year because this is not gonna work. Best player in the world (Mauer) getting sore at his age isn't kosher. It's not even close to the point of worrying with a 162 schedule, but this is not the same club from last year and before.

 

[izabelplayer]

i can't believe the red soxs are the worst team in baseball and albert pujol is hitting below .250.

 

[Bloodshot Scott]

Twins definitely not the team of yesterday. I'll be surprised if they make the playoffs. Pitching is complete shit. They sign Capps for $7 mill? Nathan is the most overrated closer in history. Fuck.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Twins definitely not the team of yesterday. I'll be surprised if they make the playoffs. Pitching is complete shit. They sign Capps for $7 mill? Nathan is the most overrated closer in history. Fuck.

I've said this many times about the Twins yet every year they manage to be in contention for the division crown.

 

[shayd]

Man, Twins are catching a shitload of shit breaks early in the year. Mauer on the DL for 15 days because of some bullshit. I'm hoping they are getting all this rubbish out of the way early on in the year because this is not gonna work. Best player in the world (Mauer) getting sore at his age isn't kosher. It's not even close to the point of worrying with a 162 schedule, but this is not the same club from last year and before.

The Twins are pretty much reaffirming what the long-held suspicion was: Mauer's talent is eventually going to be wasted behind the plate. Between Mauer and Morneau, they've got a pretty damn good 1B/DH combo, and they need to utilize them as such.

 

[Straight Shooter]

The Twins are pretty much reaffirming what the long-held suspicion was: Mauer's talent is eventually going to be wasted behind the plate. Between Mauer and Morneau, they've got a pretty damn good 1B/DH combo, and they need to utilize them as such.

ESPN just reported that Nathan will be moving into a setup role while Matt Capps will become the new closer

I know the Twin's long term plan for Mauer is for him to be moved to either first base or DH which would preserve his body from all the wear and tear that comes along from catching but they already have an All-star 1B in Morneau so I guess DH is eventually where he'll be heading.

 

[shayd]

ESPN just reported that Nathan will be moving into a setup role while Matt Capps will become the new closer

I know the Twin's long term plan for Mauer is for him to be moved to either first base or DH which would preserve his body from all the wear and tear that comes along from catching but they already have an All-star 1B in Morneau so I guess DH is eventually where he'll be heading.

That's pretty much been my assumption since he was in the high minors. Although it'd probably decrease his value somewhat, I think the Twins would be wise to move him there sooner, rather than later.