Official 2009 All-Star Events Thread

[BoSox21]

Odalis Parez (who I forgot about) is doing is absurd dance whenever someone swings at his pitches.

 

did you mean Carlos Perez?

[Dipre]

did you mean Carlos Perez?

 

I think he did.

 

He still pitches in the DWL and still has the dance,lol.

[TheKilo]

NL, 8-5

[BoSox21]

AmalieBenjamin Papelbon managed to fall asleep on the couch in the middle of the clubhouse that holds dozens of reporters and players. #redsox

[VA Sox Fan]

Martinez to catch Wakefield

 

Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff July 14, 2009 04:47 PM

 

ST. LOUIS - American League manager Joe Maddon said moments ago that if Tim Wakefield gets into tonight's All-Star game it won't until later and the person catching him would be Guardians backstop/first baseman Victor Martinez.

 

Martinez said he has never caught a knuckleballer, but said, "Bring it on. The important thing is to have fun with it."

 

This will be interesting to watch as Martinez has often been involved in trade rumors to Boston. Maddon said he liked what he heard when he informed Martinez he would be the one to handle Wakefield. Maddon,a former minor league catcher, said he once caught Tracy Harris, a knuckleballer for the Santa Clara Padres.

 

"You just have to wait on it," said Maddon. "You can't stab at it."

[msubulldogs21]

I'll go 5-3, NL

[Cocos Disciples]

7-5, AL

[VA Sox Fan]

The NL has a better chance than they have in a while of winning....

 

.....but AL 4-2.

[The_Destroyah]

4-3 NL I think Pitching is going to own a bit more than some ppl think.

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

11-8 AL Morneau MVP

[The_Destroyah]

11-8 AL Morneau MVP

 

not wake?

[TheKilo]

Is this the GT or what

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

not wake?

 

It's tough for pitchers to get MVP pitching 1-2 innings. I'm assuming that was a joke since i laughed.

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

Is this the GT or what

 

Must be. I was looking for it and this is all i found.

[Cocos Disciples]

Is this the GT or what

 

That's the purpose.

[Spudboy]

That's the purpose.

 

Sound planning by our Super Mod. One thread for everything related to the Mid-Summer Waste Of Time.

 

AL, 5-3.

[The_Destroyah]

It's tough for pitchers to get MVP pitching 1-2 innings. I'm assuming that was a joke since i laughed.

 

you are correct it was a joke i love wake but he is likely the least likely to get the MVP.

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

I think that the pitchers batting tonight will be fun.That is IF any of them actually do bat with the 900 man rosters they will probably just pinch hit every time.

 

I like the All-Star game, am I the only one? Everyone is pooping on it.

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

In other news, there are snipers on the roof says MLB network. Obama is gonna be in the house.

[The_Destroyah]

i like it too but I dont like how many players drop out, i realize there are health issues and id much rather Pedroia skip the ASG and be healthy down the stretch than vice versa but the fans vote for who they want to see and only half of those voted in actually show up? its ridiculous i just wish they could somehow make ppl play, like i said i understand why they dont it just irks me, but aside from that i like to watch the best compete with the best its pure baseball and its fun and light hearted, its the HOFs playing little league basically.

[Spudboy]

i like it too but I dont like how many players drop out' date=' i realize there are health issues and id much rather Pedroia skip the ASG and be healthy down the stretch than vice versa but the fans vote for who they want to see and only half of those voted in actually show up? its ridiculous i just wish they could somehow make ppl play, like i said i understand why they dont it just irks me, but aside from that i like to watch the best compete with the best its pure baseball and its fun and light hearted, its the HOFs playing little league basically.[/quote']

 

I believe I understand what you have typed. I'd give Pedroia a pass. His wife and child are in jeopardy. Anyone in that position has to do what he has done.

[The_Destroyah]

I believe I understand what you have typed. I'd give Pedroia a pass. His wife and child are in jeopardy. Anyone in that position has to do what he has done.

 

This is true, I in no way think he should choose the ASG or even a regular game over family but he isnt nearly the only one who dropped out...and sorry for the clutter that was my post, writing/grammar are not my strongest traits.

[BudLight]

FWIW - watching the local news in St. Louis tonight and Obama got off Air Force One with Willie Mays, personally I thought it was pretty classy to have one of the greatest players of all time along for the ride on the Prez's plane.

[pedroia_the_destroyah53]

FWIW - watching the local news in St. Louis tonight and Obama got off Air Force One with Willie Mays' date=' personally I thought it was pretty classy to have one of the greatest players of all time along for the ride on the Prez's plane.[/quote']

 

They were smoking reefer.

[msubulldogs21]

5-3, NL

 

Raul Ibanez wins the MVP

[TedWilliams101]

6-4, AL.

I'm not even going to bother guessing the MVP, too many people to choose from.

[VA Sox Fan]

FWIW - watching the local news in St. Louis tonight and Obama got off Air Force One with Willie Mays' date=' personally I thought it was pretty classy to have one of the greatest players of all time along for the ride on the Prez's plane.[/quote']

 

Where the fk have you been stranger??

[VA Sox Fan]

Franklin looks ridiculous with that horrible ass beard/gotee/thing/crap on his chin.

[The_Destroyah]

does anyone have the Lineup for the AL? i missed the first part of the introduction.

[Spudboy]

While the line-ups are being introduced, I'd like to take the opportunity to welcome you all. That's my big contribution to the board, as you know!

 

Seriously, I want to say how much I value being able to speak with all of you. Sharing a passion for the game with others, especially the the members of Talksox, is a very enjoyable experience. I am privileged.

 

Enjoy the game!

 

Can I say GO SOX?