Does anyone think Boston can get the Wild Card spot? They've been horrible lately, and the Rays are right behind them. The Yankee series could kill them this weekend, even if they have Martinez and Kotchman now.
I hate how ESPN's big story of the first game of the Yanks/Sox series is that John Smoltz can't pitch anymore, and not how the Yankees stomped on their face. I think that's been clear since his first start this year. Total bias.
The Wild Card spot will probably belong to whoever doesn't win the AL West.
Boston has this series against New York coming up (they'll probably get swept), and then they have another tough series against Detroit (they'll probably take 2), then they go to Texas (they probably take 1 of 3). If the Angels and Rangers play well against Tampa/Boston/NY, I think there's a very good chance that either the Angels or Rangers will take the Wild Card.
lol at John Smoltz
Rangers beat the Angels 11-6. Neftali Feliz threw at least 3 pitches at 101 MPH that I saw. Rangers hit 5 home runs, and actually looked like they had a clue at the plate :clap:.
Today, Kevin Millwood is making his first start since he had a problem with his left glute >_>
The Yanks/Sox game was amazing....I think the only time I root for the Yankees is when they play the Angels or Red Sox, lol.
I don't think the Dodgers will win the NL West. I think the Rockies will make another run like they did in 2007. The Dodgers will win the WC though, and the Giants don't have the hitting to contend with LA or Colorado.
Houston just kinda fell off the face of the Earth after their hot streak.
Old Man Vizquel went 4-5 with his first HR since 2007.
Holy shit, the Nationals have won 6 in a row :laugh:
Vicente Padilla got DFA'd yesterday, and the Rangers aren't going to keep him this time. I read that the incident in Oakland the other night was the final straw. He hit someone on the A's (what a fucking surprise), so Oakland retaliated by hitting Michael Young. The camera cuts to the dugout, where it shows Padilla smirking. I'm just happy they got rid of the fucker....
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