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MLB: 10 things I hope to see this year in MLB

mj4cy

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10 things I personally would love to see this year in MLB.


10. The Yankees missing the playoffs. How great would that be to see the highest payroll fail miserably. Sadly, they are too talented for that to happen.
9. Steven Strasberg. I could care less about the Nats, but I can't wait to see this guy throw the ball in the big leagues.
8. Lou Pinella melting down in April. I don't think baseball officially starts until this happens.
7. A huge record needs to fall. Not sure if it will ever be the homerun record, but it would be great to see a big time record fall this year.
6. A team that hasn't made the playoffs in years to emerge as a contender.
5. A perfect game. Don't care who does it on what team, a perfect game is a work of art.
4. The Cubs and Cardinals fighting out a neck in neck race to make the playoffs. It would be fun to watch their fans go at it as well as the midwest ties it would have.
3. A 23 game winning pitcher. We haven't seen that since 1999 with Pedro Martinez.
2. A midwest team in the World Series. Obviously I'd like it to be the Twins, but it would be fun to have a team in the Midwest make it to the big series.
1. The Twins back in the playoffs! As a Twins diehard, this has to be my #1 choice! I am not liking all the expectations this year. Seems like they do better as the underdog role.
 
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Cybyassociation said:
As the Brew Crew sneaks in a takes it from them both.
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:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: oh, were you being serious?

is there a special gatorade cooler in the dugout full of gravy with "property of prince, do not touch" written on it? are the whirlpools in the clubhouse at miller park actually used for frying turkeys? while all the rest of the guys are lipping skoal, is prince actually shelfing one of those single butter servings you get with dinner rolls at a diner?
 
My list:

1. Yankees win the world series.

That about sums it up.
 
The Yankees are what is wrong with baseball and what is slowly killing it. I think all the other 29 teams should just agree to not play them anymore. How funny would that be.
 
st8 said:
if the had a vomiting smilie, I would choose that
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1. Arod to get a natural color in his lips.
2. Cubs to have the world Series won with one inning to go and have something crazy happen.
3. Boston to actually win the World Series.
 
johnpkelly81 said:
I'm a Cubs fan so I really don't care about the Brewers but isn't Prince Fielder a vegan? He's been pretty darn healthy the whole time he's been in the big leagues and has averaged almost 40 HRs and 100 RBI a year. Yeah he's a pretty crappy player huh?:jimlad:
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He's like 5'10" and 270#.
 
ddisu said:
He's like 5'10" and 270#.
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..and a vegetarian. His "build" may hurt his longevity but it sure doesn't seem to be holding him back right now. He mashes at the plate, hustles on the bases, and gives what he has in the field. He's got a big payday coming but he's not on over paid prima donna like half the players today. I'm not sure where all the hate comes from.
 
johnpkelly81 said:
I'm a Cubs fan so I really don't care about the Brewers but isn't Prince Fielder a vegan? He's been pretty darn healthy the whole time he's been in the big leagues and has averaged almost 40 HRs and 100 RBI a year. Yeah he's a pretty crappy player huh?:jimlad:
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where did I say he was crappy? 3 "FAT" zingers would imply I'm probably attacking him as a person, not a player.
 
st8 said:
where did I say he was crappy? 3 "FAT" zingers would imply I'm probably attacking him as a person, not a player.
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Wow, good for you man! Attacking the dude's weight and in the meantime not knowing he doesn't even eat the stuff you are talking about.
I never said that you mentioned he was crappy, I just typed it along with a jimlad after you pretty much tried to make him look like a slob. I just gave his stats and knew what the heck I was talking about unlike you.
 
johnpkelly81 said:
And? He's barely missed any games in his 4 year career. I'd take his hustle and stats any day of the week and worry later about the 270lbs. Granted he's not Ryan Howard's height (who has lost some weight) but he is 5 years younger and has the potential to be as good as Howard.
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His numbers aren't much behind Howard now (except for the strikeouts) and he doesn't have nearly the lineup around him that Howard does, nor does he play in the bandbox that Howard does. I could easily see Fielder being a .300 hitter consistently if he continues to use the opposite field like he did last year. If he does that and keeps the power numbers up there, he'll be in elite company.
 
I'd like to see a shorter game time. Anything from quicker times between the top and bottom of the innings, mound visits, quicker time between pitches, and no more Nomar Giarciaparra ritual stuff.
 
Agreed. It should'nt take as long as it does to switch pitchers. They should already be warmed up from the bullpen. A couple pitches and he should be able to adjust to the mound he's on. He's a pro for crying out loud.
 
ca4cy said:
..and a vegetarian. His "build" may hurt his longevity but it sure doesn't seem to be holding him back right now. He mashes at the plate, hustles on the bases, and gives what he has in the field. He's got a big payday coming but he's not on over paid prima donna like half the players today. I'm not sure where all the hate comes from.
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I thought I would chow down on this one, but seeing how other posters who have a little fun at his weight have gotten eaten alive, I've decided to push away from the table.

It sure has me licking my chops, though.
 
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