2012 Major League Baseball Discussion Thread

[BushKenya]

The season officially gets underway in earnest tomorrow evening, Wednesday, 4th April, 2012 with the Defending World Champion St Louis Cardinals visiting the Miami Marlins on ESPN at 7:00 pm EDT, 6:00 pm CDT.

I couldn't find the previous thread we had for this topic, so I decided to create a new one.

[Χahar]

I, for one, can't wait for Emmanuel Burriss to start at second base. I can't believe that the Giants are going to have Burriss, Brandon Crawford and Ryan Theriot for their middle infield. They're all terrible. Mike Fontenot was better than all of them, but the Giants cut him. I think they're actively trying to lose. This may be a Major League situation, considering that Brandon Belt is projected to be one of the best hitters in the National League but he'll be starting the year in Fresno.

Prediction for this year: 79-85

[© Tweed the Younger]

posted my picks on Facebook: took Texas over San Fran in the World Series.  Belt will be up before the end of April, there is only so long he can be held back.  Sabean's always been a fool.  Barry Zito renaissance this year.

[Χahar]

My prediction is that Belt is traded in July for a relief pitcher. He'll never get 500 plate appearances in a season in San Francisco, and that prediction is completely serious.

Zito has nothing left. His contract was never good, but there was a time when it wouldn't have been ridiculous to think that he could be a very useful pitcher; on May 10, 2010, his ERA for the season was 1.49, and as late as August 10 his ERA sat at 3.35. That's gone now. The Giants will break camp with an extra pitcher so that they can cover for Barry Zito's first start in Colorado. I don't think it needs to be said how ridiculous that logic is.

[BushKenya]

My prediction is that Belt is traded in July for a relief pitcher. He'll never get 500 plate appearances in a season in San Francisco, and that prediction is completely serious.

Zito has nothing left. His contract was never good, but there was a time when it wouldn't have been ridiculous to think that he could be a very useful pitcher; on May 10, 2010, his ERA for the season was 1.49, and as late as August 10 his ERA sat at 3.35. That's gone now. The Giants will break camp with an extra pitcher so that they can cover for Barry Zito's first start in Colorado. I don't think it needs to be said how ridiculous that logic is.

How old is Zito, now?

[Keystone Phil]

Ok, Phils, don't disappoint again.

[Grumps]

Ok, Phils, don't disappoint again.

They'll start off strong since they'll be in PNC Park Thursday. 

[Yelnoc]

Ok, Phils, don't disappoint again.

They will, this is Braves season.

[© Tweed the Younger]

Ok, Phils, don't disappoint again.

spoiled kid.

[I'm JewCon in name only.]

My prediction is that Belt is traded in July for a relief pitcher. He'll never get 500 plate appearances in a season in San Francisco, and that prediction is completely serious.

Zito has nothing left. His contract was never good, but there was a time when it wouldn't have been ridiculous to think that he could be a very useful pitcher; on May 10, 2010, his ERA for the season was 1.49, and as late as August 10 his ERA sat at 3.35. That's gone now. The Giants will break camp with an extra pitcher so that they can cover for Barry Zito's first start in Colorado. I don't think it needs to be said how ridiculous that logic is.

How old is Zito, now?

33

[Grumps]

Ok, Phils, don't disappoint again.

They will, this is Braves season.

[Fmr. Emperor PiT]

     Yes, Spring training is finally over.

[Grumps]

I hope waltermitty posts his baseball predictions for this year soon

[Keystone Phil]

I hope waltermitty posts his baseball predictions for this year soon

The Montreal Expos are going the distance, baby! Also, Jane Swift-Chris Dodd 2016.

[Grumps]

I hope waltermitty posts his baseball predictions for this year soon

The Montreal Expos are going the distance, baby! Also, Jane Swift-Chris Dodd 2016.

LMAO.....i'll let mitty tell it...

[Thomas D]

That was a very sad open to a baseball game.

[BushKenya]

That was a very sad open to a baseball game.

The score is awesome! 3-0 Redbirds in the Bottom of the 3rd inning.

[realisticidealist]

Lohse has a no-no through 5...

[realisticidealist]

Make that six.

[Thomas D]

If this happens they should have to move back to the JoeRobbieLandsharkSunlife park.

[realisticidealist]

Reyes single. No-hitter over.

[Thomas D]

That would have been so Awesome. Oh well.

[Χahar]

Bob Feller famously threw a no-hitter on the first day of the 1940 season.

[Boris]

Bob Feller famously threw a no-hitter on the first day of the 1940 season.

I could have sworn I remembered Chan Ho Park throwing a no-hitter on opening day sometime between 1998-2003. A quick glance at Baseball Reference indicates that this is not the case, nor has he even thrown a no-hitter. I honestly might have just conflated real life with a video game.

[dead0man]

I can't see the Cardinals doing it again, what with Puljos and LaRussa leaving...but we still have some good/great pitching and a decent team.  And really, we had little buisness winning it last year....so, like usual, I'll start paying attention come late August.