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SDon1969 · 03-30-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Here are the co-called 46 "ESPN expert" picks for World Series champion this season. Sorry but there's wayyyy too much Boston love going on. Is Peter Gammons casting the lions share of these votes or something?

Boston - 33
Philadelphia - 7
Atlanta - 3
Chi White Sox - 1
Colorado - 1
San Francisco - 1

Well alrighty then! Let's hope they're right for once!

fatediesel · 03-30-2011, 05:16 PM

I'd just like to point out that the last 6 times the Kentucky basketball team has won the NCAA tournament the Yankees have won the World Series, so you should decide who you root for in the UConn-Kentucky game based on how you feel about the Yankees.

Navster · 03-30-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Here are the co-called 46 "ESPN expert" picks for World Series champion this season. Sorry but there's wayyyy too much Boston love going on. Is Peter Gammons casting the lions share of these votes or something?

Boston - 33
Philadelphia - 7
Atlanta - 3
Chi White Sox - 1
Colorado - 1
San Francisco - 1

lol at these so called experts, im actually surprised to see the Giants in there, repeating in baseball is probably the hardest thing to do more so than any other sport, imo.. On paper Boston is probably the team to beat, but lets see if they can stay healthy this year... one of the most injury plagued teams last year...

Navster · 03-30-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I'd just like to point out that the last 6 times the Kentucky basketball team has won the NCAA tournament the Yankees have won the World Series, so you should decide who you root for in the UConn-Kentucky game based on how you feel about the Yankees.

unless the Yanks drastically do something about their pitching staff by the trade deadline... They wont be going very far in the playoffs.. I mean seriously, Burnett is your #2 pitcher..

ChadFL · 03-30-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NavsterKing

unless the Yanks drastically do something about their pitching staff by the trade deadline... They wont be going very far in the playoffs.. I mean seriously, Burnett is your #2 pitcher..

Considering the Yankees have won roughly 1/4th of all the World Series championships since the beginning it's really not all that surprising they'd happen to win it when Kentucky basketball does. But I do agree, the Yankees MUST bring in another good starter to have a real chance at contending this year. I could see them getting nervous mid-season and throwing a lot of money at Pettitte to return.

fatediesel · 03-30-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NavsterKing

unless the Yanks drastically do something about their pitching staff by the trade deadline... They wont be going very far in the playoffs.. I mean seriously, Burnett is your #2 pitcher..

I'll be surprised if the Yankees don't have Francisco Liriano or Felix Hernandez by the All Star break.

ChadFL · 03-30-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

I'll be surprised if the Yankees don't have Francisco Liriano or Felix Hernandez by the All Star break.

More likely Liriano. Seattle doesn't exactly work well with the NY when it comes to trades. The Cliff Lee talks were a debacle last season.

Batman1980 · 03-30-2011, 08:50 PM

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Giants placed RHP Brian Wilson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a left oblique strain.
Wilson threw 25 pitches off a mound Tuesday in Scottsdale and told Giants manager Bruce Bochy that he's feeling "great," but there's no reason to push him too soon. Because his DL-stint is backdated, it's possible he could be back with the team as soon as next Wednesday against the Padres. The Giants are expected to use a committee during his absence consisting of Sergio Romo, Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez.

Source - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4341/brian-wilson

Navster · 03-30-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

Source - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/4341/brian-wilson

no reason to rush him back.. this was expected....

filmnut5 · 03-30-2011, 11:43 PM

GO JAYS...
bluejays.jpg
Time to hang another banner.

ChadFL · 03-30-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by filmnut5

GO JAYS...
Attachment 31433
Time to hang another banner.

Good luck with that. MLB operated very differently financially in the 80's-early 90's when those banners were won. Toronto cannot compete financially anymore. Their only hope is to get very lucky in the draft and stockpile a ton of young talent like Tampa Bay did in order to contend.

filmnut5 · 03-31-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ChadFL

Good luck with that. MLB operated very differently financially in the 80's-early 90's when those banners were won. Toronto cannot compete financially anymore. Their only hope is to get very lucky in the draft and stockpile a ton of young talent like Tampa Bay did in order to contend.

I'm well aware of the financial division in the Majors. When the Bucs and Royals (perennial contenders throughout the 70's) continually finish under .500 (18 straight years for the Bucs) and finish last EVERY year, then they're nothing more than Minor league teams that get to fly as opposed to riding the bus.
We finished 8 games over last year without Halladay and with Lind and Hill having brutal years. This is in the toughest division in ALL of sports. We may surprise some people, but I EXPECT post season play this year.....seriously.

dag · 03-31-2011, 04:06 AM

You have higher expectations than me. I'll be at the dome (please, don't call it Rogers Centre, eek!) on Friday night. But I'd be shocked if the Jays were to achieve even third place in the AL East.

filmnut5 · 03-31-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dag

You have higher expectations than me. I'll be at the dome (please, don't call it Rogers Centre, eek!) on Friday night. But I'd be shocked if the Jays were to achieve even third place in the AL East.

That's Awesome, and I have yet to call it the Roger's Centre. What an idotic name. Who in their right mind calls a ballpark a "Centre". It certainly indicates how much the "communications" family understands sports.

My expectations are always high. I expected the Leafs to be in the post season as well.

TylerDurden · 03-31-2011, 02:37 PM

Lets go Giants! MLB is overdue for a repeat!

fatediesel · 03-31-2011, 04:53 PM

According to CNBC's Darren Rovell (via Ticketnow) the highest average home opener ticket price on the resale market is for the Red Sox at $190.29, followed by the Rangers at $173.18 and Reds at $152.00. The lowest price is by far the Rays at only $6.00, followed by the Braves at $24.67 and Giants at $25.34. I knew the Rays didn't have a great fan base but I didn't realize it was that bad.

http://content.ticketsnow.com/graphi...omeOpeners.pdf

I'm planning on attending the Diamondbacks home opener next Friday versus the Reds and there's tickets available for $4.00. I'm planning on getting some decent tickets in the $20 range.

Navster · 03-31-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDurden

Lets go Giants! MLB is overdue for a repeat!

yes it is, and with our pitching staff, and some timely hitting, anything can happen...

Good luck to all your teams guys! I dont know about you but im ready for some baseball

DonRSD · 03-31-2011, 05:12 PM

LETS GO METS!!!

im going to opening day down here vs the marlins tomorrow night

4 rows behind the Mets dugout.
58 bucks a ticket

gotta love the prices to watch a baseball game at a football stadium

Wingman1977 · 03-31-2011, 05:18 PM

Play ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lettucenpico · 03-31-2011, 06:09 PM

Who's watching opening game?

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03-30-2011, 11:43 PM	#11270
filmnut5 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Leaf Nation Blu-ray collection:145	GO JAYS... bluejays.jpg Time to hang another banner. Last edited by filmnut5; 03-30-2011 at 11:51 PM.

03-31-2011, 04:53 PM	#11276
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	According to CNBC's Darren Rovell (via Ticketnow) the highest average home opener ticket price on the resale market is for the Red Sox at $190.29, followed by the Rangers at $173.18 and Reds at $152.00. The lowest price is by far the Rays at only $6.00, followed by the Braves at $24.67 and Giants at $25.34. I knew the Rays didn't have a great fan base but I didn't realize it was that bad. http://content.ticketsnow.com/graphi...omeOpeners.pdf I'm planning on attending the Diamondbacks home opener next Friday versus the Reds and there's tickets available for $4.00. I'm planning on getting some decent tickets in the $20 range. Last edited by fatediesel; 03-31-2011 at 04:56 PM.

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03-30-2011, 05:16 PM	#11262
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I'd just like to point out that the last 6 times the Kentucky basketball team has won the NCAA tournament the Yankees have won the World Series, so you should decide who you root for in the UConn-Kentucky game based on how you feel about the Yankees.

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03-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#11275
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