Official 2013 MLB Season

Originally posted by Ceida i want to see how the DBacks are going to be? i kinda want to see if they are going to start off on fire. or just go down hill.

Originally posted by DCC ryan braun won the appeal on his 50 game suspension.  hmmm.......his name is still gonna be tainted.

This seems to set a bad precedent.  Apparently he questioned the chain of custody even though none of the seals had been broken on his urine test (no pun intended).  I like Braun, but not sure why this merits overturning the suspension.

YES BRAUN! Im loving this overturn, too bad fielder is gone...

Originally posted by broys Originally posted by 360faceplant Originally posted by DCC ryan braun won the appeal on his 50 game suspension.  hmmm.......his name is still gonna be tainted.   I think I would just tell people I did steroids if I were him.  His excuse is almost worse... As far as I heard the arbitrator just questioned how his sample was processed, nothing bad about that. Pretty interesting that it was the first overturn they've ever had.

Originally posted by 360faceplant They can claim it had to do with the delay in processing his sample, but it's pretty much been uncovered that the guy has HERPES, and his Dr. prescribed him something that caused the positive test.

Haha that wasn't in the article I read, now I see why it's embarrassing. Could be interesting because MLB doesn't seem too happy about the suspension being overturned, and will probably appeal the arbitrator's decision.

lincecum was out with a hampered lower back not long ago...man, i hope the giants don't have anyone go on the DL this season, that REALLY killed it for us last year :/

$100 Million for Zimmerman.  He is a very good player with the bat and the glove, but he only averages like 125-130 games per year.  We'll see how it plays out with his health.

^If you don't have big money, you might as well suck for a while instead of being average.  That way you can get the real gems in your system like Strasburg and Harper.  Seems like the Nats' day is coming.  Then again, Strasburg's arm might explode again.  Who knows.

Originally posted by broys Originally posted by 360faceplant They can claim it had to do with the delay in processing his sample, but it's pretty much been uncovered that the guy has HERPES, and his Dr. prescribed him something that caused the positive test. Haha that wasn't in the article I read, now I see why it's embarrassing. Could be interesting because MLB doesn't seem too happy about the suspension being overturned, and will probably appeal the arbitrator's decision.

If herpes meds led to positive drug tests, something tells me we'd be seeing a lot more of them in MLB.

^Ron Mexico is a great alias.  I usually leave that name when I order food to go.

Myers to the pen is a fine move, except for the fact that the Astros might not even win 50 games. Why not up his trade value and keep him as a starter?

Originally posted by Geez Myers to the pen is a fine move, except for the fact that the Astros might not even win 50 games. Why not up his trade value and keep him as a starter?

Myers is a smart man.  He won't ever have to pitch as closer.  He can just hang out in the clubhouse.

Originally posted by Geez Red Sox banned beer in the clubhouse? I mean what's the point even PLAYING at that point? I can understand during the game, but why not just spring for car service if guys get too lit?

Bobby V has to act like he's taking charge of the situation since the whole fried chicken and beer incident got so much attention.  They are all just going to have to bring flasks or drink out of solo cups.

Originally posted by Geez Red Sox banned beer in the clubhouse? I mean what's the point even PLAYING at that point? I can understand during the game, but why not just spring for car service if guys get too lit?

Doesn't he realize Babe Ruth was a drunk and set the home run record?

Regarding car services, I can't understand how you can make millions and EVER get a DUI, just hire somebody to drive you idiot.

big name players can't really just get a taxi just in case some thug poses as a taxi driver... but they should be able to get someone in their posse to serve as a designated driver. i mean, they're already paying for everything/everybody, one of those people can drive...

Originally posted by lightning80 big name players can't really just get a taxi just in case some thug poses as a taxi driver... but they should be able to get someone in their posse to serve as a designated driver. i mean, they're already paying for everything/everybody, one of those people can drive...   but, about alcohol in the locker room..how many of you can drink at work? i think the locker room is still part of the players' work place and alcohol should only be limited to special occations, like celebrating winning some kind of trophy. but it shouldn't be allowed on a regular basis.

A lot of teams have a car service set up for their players to prevent drunk driving, but guys aren't smart enough to use it.  It's pathetic.

just saw the clip of AJ Burnett taking one in the eye after a bad bunt attempt. haha

Since he plays for the pirates, he should wear an eye patch. You don't really need both eyes to pitch. There used to be a one arm pitcher back on the day.

Not a big fan of the new playoff format.  But then again, I am a traditionalist when it comes to this stuff... in my day, they didn't wear helmets, or use gloves.

The phillies had their first spring season game agaisnt the yankies and they got killed 8-5. They played all their scrubs but it was good to see a game.

GIANTS PRACTICE, YEEUUUH....

Originally posted by Von44 Is the playoffs now 5 teams in each conf instead of the 4? If that's true I'm kinda glad cuz it'll give other teams a chance to see the playoffs (like my Jays). Apparently, AL east is the toughest div in all sports. Its nice to see a bit of change in the game.

Yea 5 teams, 3 division winners and the two wildcards have a one game playoff. I like having more teams, but see above for how much I dislike the one game playoff part.

Thats a good question if you said b.j Upton i would pick Upton. But Ellsbury had such a great season last year i would go with the hotter player which is Ellsbury.

Originally posted by broys I'm not either. Pretty sure I already posted this, but I don't see why they didn't make it a 3-game playoff. Just a fairer way to decide your season's fate, screw how "exciting" it might be. Say you're the team that has the 2nd best record in your league, but doesn't win your division. Now you're potentially playing the 5th best team that maybe has 10 less wins that you over the course of the season. You lose this one game and your season is done. You also have to burn your #1 with no time to recover for the next series. The baseball season is too long to have only one game decide your playoff fate.

I did look more into this new playoff format and like i said, i think it's great to see a fifth team will get a chance to see the playoffs but to have it be decided by one game just doesn't seem right after all the work in the regular season.

Wouldn't it make more sense for the league to allow more teams into the playoffs kinda like what the NHL has? Allowing 16 teams get a chance to make the playoffs would make for a more exciting playoffs, would it not? I know this is far from being traditional but it's just a thought. 3 game series in the first round and followed by 7 from that point on. sorry kinda getting ahead of myself.