30 Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/3 en-us Let's discuss what is going on in the world of baseball. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:36:00 EST MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18134382?source=rss_boards_MLB OK, I went to game six! Great stuff! I watched the parade on TV today! Great stuff! Now it's time to move to the Stove and keep the The Grand Old Game warm till Spring! I ask ALL Fans!!! AL and NL to join me! I can't keep this thing burning till Spri ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:07:37 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18134382?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/8843691?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB fans, be a part of CBSSports.com's Official MLB Group. Talk about trades, free agency, game analysis and anything to do with the MLB. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 1:12:31 EDT http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/8843691?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/13671054?source=rss_boards_MLB Just thought I would start a positive thread on the board. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 7:58:36 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/13671054?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18100687?source=rss_boards_MLB Yankees ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:03:39 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18100687?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18143521?source=rss_boards_MLB I wonder if we should take bets on when the salary arguments will end? I of all people think spending 400 million dollars in one season on contracts is ridiculous, but come on people let's focus on the new season. ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:42:46 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18143521?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18135616?source=rss_boards_MLB Well my Brewers finally traded Hardy. As muchb as I like him we needed to get rid of him because we have Escobar coming up. We gto Carlos Gomez from the Mets in return here is how the trade helps the Brewers. ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:33:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18135616?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18132333?source=rss_boards_MLB Since the Yankees won the World Series Wednesday, the media and fans alike have been harping with the obligatory payroll complaints. I'd like to once and for all lay down the facts and see what conclusions we can draw from them. Using a rather simple ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:58:26 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18132333?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17845690?source=rss_boards_MLB OK I understand I am going to get the wrath of the baseball purist but here we go... ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 0:56:43 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17845690?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17935513?source=rss_boards_MLB For all of you ignorant whiners/complainers out there who constantly groan about the Yankees payroll and their supposed habit of buying championships, Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio just did you a favor and is offering you a chance at some much-needed e ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:58:34 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/17935513?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18161402?source=rss_boards_MLB If the rumored 4 yr for 60 mil was turned down what does it take? Hey the guy is a good ballplayer but in todays economy is he worth that kind of money? Rumors are that the Blue Jays are in the hunt but they have that terrible contract with Wells do ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:32:09 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18161402?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18127164?source=rss_boards_MLB It's clear that the Marlins will be trading Dan Uggla very soon as they apparently are having discussions with a few teams about him. The 2 rumors that have surfaced are the following: ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:39:24 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18127164?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/16419682?source=rss_boards_MLB First off, I have to start over the MLB Team vote-off thread. Each of 30 MBL teams has 10 points, so make sure that the count total must be 300. Also, make sure to paste the voting in the notepad first and then copy it into the new message. Hope it h ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:56:11 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/16419682?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112621?source=rss_boards_MLB A new coach or front office member can change a team's direction. More commonly, a more established and more successful assistant can bring out a player's skills much more easily. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:06:58 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112621?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18119007?source=rss_boards_MLB As everyone saw, the Yankees won last night. But we can't forget they BOUGHT CC, BOUGHT Burnett, BOUGHT Texeria, and traded for Nick Swisher. They spend over 200 Million dollars this past offseason. This made me think, does baseball need a salary cap ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 0:16:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18119007?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112771?source=rss_boards_MLB This World Series title makes the Yankees the team of the 2000-2009 decade. The bookend world titles ties them with the Boston Red Sox for most championships of the decade, but Yankees lead the Red Sox in total wins, division titles, and world series ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 1:28:47 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18112771?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18176387?source=rss_boards_MLB The Red Sox have declined to pick up Alex Gonzalez's $6MM option, writes Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe. However, the club may still have interest in bringing back the 32-year-old on a lesser salary. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:36:06 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18176387?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18059276?source=rss_boards_MLB baseball insider says the club has been contacted by an American League team that is interested in Manny Ramirez if the team will pay part of his $20 million salary for 2010. It's a team that plays in a very mediocre division, has a few team officia ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:45:29 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18059276?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18116678?source=rss_boards_MLB Let me first congradulate your team on a great season and for winning the 2009 World Series. Your team was clearly the best all year and you guys showed it during the playoffs. Next I'm not going to get into all this BS about buying a Championship. C ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:43:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18116678?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18135315?source=rss_boards_MLB As a Yankee Fan we were great. However I cannot say that for the Philadelphia Fans. ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:55:43 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18135315?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18141215?source=rss_boards_MLB Congrats to the World Series champions of 09. The New York Yankees. They really mopped it up this season. Now for baseball fans here comes the long 5-6 months of your life. Hopefully there are some big moves this offseason so the MLB board wont be so ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 9:42:16 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18141215?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18120870?source=rss_boards_MLB A-Rod, Texeira, C.C, and a few million in change. So if the Yankees want to win on an even playing field with the Sox, then kindly release these insignificant players. Thank you. ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:29:05 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18120870?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18083143?source=rss_boards_MLB ... is about to begin in MLB. The Yankees once again have figured out the formula to dominate on the field, and they'll only get better from here. One world series is in the bag and there are several more on the horizon. Jump on the bandwagon now. It ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 1:01:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18083143?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18141751?source=rss_boards_MLB I don't care either way, but take a look at who is starting these payroll threads. I think you'll be surprised that it's not the small market fans bringing it up. If I were a Yankee fan, I'd be enjoying this most recent championship without any regar ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:26:23 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18141751?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18133816?source=rss_boards_MLB Woody Hayes once said the only game he cared about was the Michigan game. The way Woody looked at a season was that he had 10 exhibition games before the Michigan game. He made the statement once he would go 1-10 every season if Michigan was gurantee ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:50:40 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18133816?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18104432?source=rss_boards_MLB Just because you haven't won one this decade does not mean you get a bye. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:30:18 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18104432?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18110672?source=rss_boards_MLB Order has been restored to MLB. The cream has risen to the top and the Yankees are once agan World Champions! Hats off to a very talented and gutsy Philly team but today NYC is once again the center of the baseball universe. Championship number 27 is ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:23:52 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18110672?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18115084?source=rss_boards_MLB Obviously Ryan Howard's struggles against left-handed pitching this season (and in the WS) was a major theme of the post-season. I went back and took a look at Howard's stats versus lefties over the last few years: ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:26:45 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18115084?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18153586?source=rss_boards_MLB Theoretically, the less a team victory costs, the more effeciently the team is run. Therefore, it stands to reason that a team toward the top of the list won more by over-acheiving than by over-spending, It also stands to reason that teams at the bot ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:59:17 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18153586?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18110436?source=rss_boards_MLB The 6 games of the world series were exciting to watch. The Yankees proved to be the better team and they deserved the win. Their pitching was the difference maker in this series. With the exception of Chase Utley, the Phillies were kept quiet. ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 0:52:20 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18110436?source=rss_boards_MLB MLB http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18117937?source=rss_boards_MLB This is a serious question for all. We just saw Hideki Matsui win the W.S. MVP A good player, once better than that, but a guy who can not field his position every day, needs to DH periodically, and is considerably slowed. ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:04:22 EST http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/chrono/18117937?source=rss_boards_MLB 100 http://images.cbssports.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/messages/board/3 100