The Royallypwned 2012 Major League Baseball Thread (Giants WS Champs)

[MattFancy]

How is this game not on TV. I got up this morning hoping to watch it, wasn't even on MLB Network.

[MattFancy]

Uh ... really? Because no one freaking cares. This is a dumb idea by MLB to put a game on in Japan with two small market teams. Oakland and Seattle have more fans in Japan than they do in the US.

And I see Hernandez is starting off his season with an 8 inning, 1 run no decision ...

Its still baseball. What else is on this early in the morning?

[IONTOP]

Ichiro on pace for 648 hits this year...

[ixcuincle]

It's on TV on Root Sports in Seattle. It's on tape delay in the States.

[MattFancy]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Frank McCourt today announced an agreement under which Guggenheim Baseball Management LLC (“GBM”) will acquire the Los Angeles Dodgers for $2 billion upon completion of the closing process. The purchasing group includes Mark R. Walter as its controlling partner, as well as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Peter Guber, Stan Kasten, Bobby Patton and Todd Boehly. Mr. McCourt and certain affiliates of the purchasers will also be forming a joint venture, which will acquire the Chavez Ravine property for an additional $150 million.

The Los Angeles Dodgers stated, “This transaction underscores the Debtors’ objective to maximize the value of their estate and to emerge from Chapter 11 under a successful Plan of Reorganization, under which all creditors are paid in full.”

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...o-buy-dodgers/

[IONTOP]

Ackley on pace for a 162 homers. Going to be a record breaking offense

At this rate, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mariners go 162-0

[Fight4RGIII]

Ackley on pace for a 162 homers. Going to be a record breaking offense

Great for my fantasy team but on the flip side, Justin Smoak, my backup 1b, is on pace to go 0/810

[Fight4RGIII]

Well that's your own fault. There are 15 first basemen I would take before Smoak ...

Well I also have Hosmer and Freeman. Nothing wrong with some depth with potential in going with Smoak.

[DM72]

What is the deal with starting "AMERICA'S PAST TIME" in Japan? IMO, that's one of the dumbest things in all of sports.

[Fight4RGIII]

I suppose. But starting Smoak should be the last resort. I think Hosmer is injured, isn't he?

Anyway, how awesome is it to be able to talk baseball?

Hosmer blasted 2 homers yesterday, hope that continues. Yep, it's finally baseball season and Fantasy Baseball is my favorite fantasy season.

[Hdf561]

Thsi was ridiculous to start the season in Japan and then go back to spring training....

I cant do fantasy baseball to much up keep, to many players... Fantasy Football, and Racing are my favs it doesnt take as much up keep.

[Fight4RGIII]

Yeah you have to be really into fantasy baseball to play. Nothing is more annoying than managers that half-*** it during the whole season and don't pay attention.

[royallypwned]

wait what? How is baseball starting already?? Rangers don't have their first game until next Friday, April 6!

[ixcuincle]

And opening day for the other clubs isn't until next week. Used to start on Sunday with the Sunday Night game. They just starting it in the middle of the week for no reason at all

[The Evil Genius]

Actually, didn't the Reds used to traditionally play the first afternoon game every opening day.