To be fair, tampa lost james shields to free agency (who, based on how well he's doing in kansas city, was clearly not a 'fluke'). The fact that david price has been horrible as well has sorta left them 'ace-less', which is ironic due to the fact that the same could be said about the jays, yankees, and red socks.
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MLB thread - no redundant redundancies in the title
- Thread starter Vernikova
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To be fair, tampa lost james shields to free agency (who, based on how well he's doing in kansas city, was clearly not a 'fluke'). The fact that david price has been horrible as well has sorta left them 'ace-less', which is ironic due to the fact that the same could be said about the jays, yankees, and red socks.
Joltik-Kid
Careful? Where's the fun in that?
Golden_Latias
#SlayQueenSlay
Yeah, I didn't see any of that coming, either. I saw Tampa as having one of the best rotations in baseball (not much offense, though), and with weakened Yankees and Red Sox teams, I thought they'd win the AL East. I also thought the O's were a fluke last year, seeing how many wins they had in extra innings (then again, that may be me thinking in terms of hockey, where winning a ton of games in overtime can get a team into the playoffs; see: 2012 Florida Panthers), and I thought all those trades the Jays made wouldn't make that much of an impact.
In retrospect, all of this was probably rather stupid.
That said, I don't hate Tampa, and I hope they recover.
In retrospect, all of this was probably rather stupid.
That said, I don't hate Tampa, and I hope they recover.
Joltik-Kid
Careful? Where's the fun in that?
I don't think the Yankees are too bad this year, I mean anything is an improvement over A-Rod to them, though when Jeter, Granderson, and Teixeira return, it'll really make them a lot better. Red Sox's I think are actually better this year, coarse they could just be over achieving right now. As for the O's, I didn't find them any different then the A's, but I do think there quite a bit more talented. Jay's...what can I say, they were projected to do better then how they're starting, doesn't really help their leads out for a few months now either.
But yeah back to Tampa, they've got my respect in the East and even though I hate them with a passion, I always respect the Yankees as players. Not sure who I care for in the West, probably the Mariners due to how underrated they seem to be every year and thanks to them, the Tigers got Fister (the Angels get honorable mention, they gave up Hunter). I have to say the Royals are a more respectable rival to the Tigers, but I still like the classic White Sox vs Tigers match ups
The Twins are decent, but Cleveland fans get pretty dang cockyTheWatersGreatGuardian
Legendary Trainer
Joltik, what reason does a tigers fan have to hate the Rays? just curious.
BCVM, yeah I know about Wil Myers' arbitration clock situation. I just hope he is as advertised when he gets here. This offense desperately needs a shot in the arm. Our pitching isn't doing bad, its just that you only need about 3 runs to beat this team.
BCVM, yeah I know about Wil Myers' arbitration clock situation. I just hope he is as advertised when he gets here. This offense desperately needs a shot in the arm. Our pitching isn't doing bad, its just that you only need about 3 runs to beat this team.
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Joltik-Kid
Careful? Where's the fun in that?
I don't hate them at all, are you asking why people would hate them, cause they don't have any reason to be hated? Like I said, they're basically my favorite East team because they have/or will have down the line, Solid Pitching. The only time I don't root for them is when they play the Tigers. I'm just surprised at their slow start considering I thought they'd be a contender right out the gate.
TheWatersGreatGuardian
Legendary Trainer
You said they have your respect although you hate them with a passion. Or did you mean the Yankees?
Joltik-Kid
Careful? Where's the fun in that?
Yeah the Yankees, I respect that they're good, but I still hate them
TheWatersGreatGuardian
Legendary Trainer
We heard you 5 posts ago. <_<
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Vernikova
Champion
And I was replying to the guy who said the Yankees' pitching was falling apart. I mean, it's not that hard to read the above posts right? You seem to read mine just fine after all.
TheWatersGreatGuardian
Legendary Trainer
Because five games makes ALL the difference. Especially with an old pitching staff. Much too early for either yankee haters or lovers to get excited.
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Vernikova
Champion
I said they were picking up. What are you talking about?
TheWatersGreatGuardian
Legendary Trainer
Rays now officially have their worst start in team history. Well done boys.
Pokegirl Fan~
Liko>>>>>Ash
Anyways whenever I get to actually watch a Cubs game on tv this season, they have been interesting, especially the 9th innings. They just fell short of tying the game in the 9th inning last night against the Rangers and lost 4-2.
Joltik-Kid
Careful? Where's the fun in that?
Such is the life of a Cubs fan I suppose *shrugs*
In other news, guess the Royals ended the Braves win streak...
Breeder Drew
Well-Known Member
Very proud of my Atlanta Braves, despite breaking their ten game winning streak today. I believe this is the second best start in team history. I've got my fingers crossed for a World Series this year. Hopefully they don't lay another egg in the playoffs.