2013 MLB Thread

[tower912]

He got plunked by that pitcher earlier in the year.   Swings out of his shoes, misses, nearly falling over.   Jacks one, and then starts woofing all around the bases.   Never actually touches home plate due to the discussion with McCann.   Milwaukee still awarded the run.   Shut up and run, dummy.

[wadesworld]

What the he!! was Carlos Gomez doing last night? I realize that he and Maholm have a bit of a history, but jeez...

Yes he should've rounded the bases rather than admired his home run, but what is McCann doing dropping F bombs at him?  And what is Freeman doing stepping in front of him as he's rounding first and getting into his face?  And what is McCann doing blocking the plate on a home run?  Again, yes Gomez should've gotten around the bases quicker, but he is far from the first player to ever admire a home run, especially after a history of being plunked by Maholm.

Its getting to be that the Atlanta Braves sort of have a history with everyone.

Bingo.  The Braves get butthurt to easily, which is why I don't see them making the NLCS.  Maybe they will prove me wrong.

[wadesworld]

He got plunked by that pitcher earlier in the year.   Swings out of his shoes, misses, nearly falling over.   Jacks one, and then starts woofing all around the bases.   Never actually touches home plate due to the discussion with McCann.   Milwaukee still awarded the run.   Shut up and run, dummy.

He didn't start woofing until McCann yelled "Run the f*cking bases God damnit!"  Would've just been another guy with an overinflated ego watching his home run for a second too long.  Nothing new there.  But the Braves were offended.  Shocking.  Twice in a week now for them.

[tower912]

I keep thinking about the scene in Bull Durham.....are you showing up my pitcher?     Run, dummy.   

[NavinRJohnson]

What the he!! was Carlos Gomez doing last night? I realize that he and Maholm have a bit of a history, but jeez...

That history was obviously all of it. Not typical at all for Gomez, which is of course why it was a thing. He wasnt necessarily wrong to do it, but McCann clearly chose to escalate matters as well. No good guys in this one.

[GGGG]

He got plunked by that pitcher earlier in the year.   Swings out of his shoes, misses, nearly falling over.   Jacks one, and then starts woofing all around the bases.   Never actually touches home plate due to the discussion with McCann.   Milwaukee still awarded the run.   Shut up and run, dummy.

F*ck the Braves...F*ck Freeman...F*ck McCann.

And most of all, F*ck the "Unwritten Rules of Baseball."  Seriously...he flipped his bat and watched the ball too long?  Who the hell cares.

[MerrittsMustache]

F*ck the Braves...F*ck Freeman...F*ck McCann.

And most of all, F*ck the "Unwritten Rules of Baseball."  Seriously...he flipped his bat and watched the ball too long?  Who the hell cares.

Seriously?! You left out...and then Gomez screamed at the pitcher. McCann and Freeman were standing up for their guy. If Lucroy and whoever plays 1B for the Brewers did that, you'd be saying what great teammates they are.

[MUfan12]

The Cardinals have passed the torch of unwritten rules enforcement to the Braves. In an unwritten ceremony.

[Hards Alumni]

The Cardinals have passed the torch of unwritten rules enforcement to the Braves. In an unwritten ceremony.

lmao

[MerrittsMustache]

The Cardinals have passed the torch of unwritten rules enforcement to the Braves. In an unwritten ceremony.

Well done, sir!

[GGGG]

Seriously?! You left out...and then Gomez screamed at the pitcher. McCann and Freeman were standing up for their guy. If Lucroy and whoever plays 1B for the Brewers did that, you'd be saying what great teammates they are.

I wouldn't say that about Lucroy if he did it.  It's a stupid, petulant thing to do.  Let the batter have his day and move on.

The Cardinals have passed the torch of unwritten rules enforcement to the Braves. In an unwritten ceremony.

Gotta find a way to get both these teams to lose before the WS.  Hoping for the Pirates, but will settle for the Dodgers or Reds.

[MU B2002]

Don't worry, LA is taking care of the Braves in the NLDS.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Don't worry, LA is taking care of the Braves in the NLDS.

I hope not, nothing would make me happier than to see the Doyers crash and burn.

[MU B2002]

I think if they can put 4 runs up each game it will be likes out with Kershaw, Grienke, and Ryu.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I think if they can put 4 runs up each game it will be likes out with Kershaw, Grienke, and Ryu.

Yes, very formidable staff.

[MU B2002]

I meant "lights".

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Dont have a problem with the Braves. Would really like to see the Pirates do well and as always, love my Rays. So long as the Tigers or Red Sox dont win (I guess the Dodgers too) I am ok.

[wadesworld]

The Cardinals have passed the torch of unwritten rules enforcement to the Braves. In an unwritten ceremony.

I was going to say the exact same thing. McCann looked exactly like Pujols did when Morgan and Carpenter yelled at each other. Carpenter strikes out Morgan and yells at him, Morgan yells back while walking to the bench and that should've been it. But Pujols has to be the tough guy and runs across the field from 1st base to escalate the situation. Loved when he'd whine about hitters watching their homers yet he'd do it worse than anyone.

For the record hoping for a Pirated vs. Indians World Series. If not that then the Dodgers or Red Sox can take place.

I fear the day when Molina and Carpenter are off the Cardinals with La Rusa and Pujols being gone already. Matheny seems like a good guy and it's hard not to respect how well run the organization is, especially for a smaller market.

[jmayer1]

Cardinals vs Rays in the WS. GO REDBIRDS!!!

[GGGG]

Cardinals vs Rays in the WS. GO REDBIRDS!!!

I would say "snore," but as I thought about it, I doubt I will watch the WS no matter who is playing.

[jmayer1]

I would say "snore," but as I thought about it, I doubt I will watch the WS no matter who is playing.

That's certainly your perrogative, but the Cards are generally one of the best draws in baseball. The Rays obviously have a much smaller fanbase but are generally thought to be exciting team, so if that's your definition of a "snore" then I don't think there are many matchups that won't be considered a "snore" to you; but maybe your Brewer fandom clouds your view of a much superior franchise in your division.

[GGGG]

That's certainly your perrogative, but the Cards are generally one of the best draws in baseball. The Rays obviously have a much smaller fanbase but are generally thought to be exciting team, so if that's your definition of a "snore" then I don't think there are many matchups that won't be considered a "snore" to you; but maybe your Brewer fandom clouds your view of a much superior franchise in your division.

Eh...trying to bait a Brewer fan after a bad season and the Packers have already kicked off is really a useless exercise.  I mean it's obvious the Cardinals have a superior franchise.  I just don't care.

[NavinRJohnson]

Eh...trying to bait a Brewer fan after a bad season and the Packers have already kicked off is really a useless exercise.  I mean it's obvious the Cardinals have a superior franchise.  I just don't care.

Seriously. Is there anyone who doesn't realize the Cardinals are a superior organization (to just about any other organization)? Doesn't mean they would make for an interesting World Series though.

[MerrittsMustache]

Eh...trying to bait a Brewer fan after a bad season and the Packers have already kicked off is really a useless exercise.  I mean it's obvious the Cardinals have a superior franchise.  I just don't care.

Here's a tough question: Would you rather be cheaters who win (Cardinals), cheaters who lose (Brewers) or (sigh...) the Cubs?

[jmayer1]

Eh...trying to bait a Brewer fan after a bad season and the Packers have already kicked off is really a useless exercise.  I mean it's obvious the Cardinals have a superior franchise.  I just don't care.

Eh...I care so little, that I'm going to make a passive agressive comment about the Cardinals in a MLB thread on a MU basketball website, just to show you how much I don't care.