7/4 Cheering, Venting, & Independence Day Bombs

[bigh0rt]

Giancarlo's sitting for the 2nd straight day.

[silverZ]

Morales pushed back until Saturday vs. NYY.

[benb18a]

Just what the rest of the NL East needed.

The Mets at some point in the next month, are expected to execute plans to pitch R.A. Dickey more often.

Source: Buster Olney

This is something I never understood, and always do in my Android baseball sim. Teams generally have an off day about once per week. Pitchers used to pitch, without pitch counts, every four days, so why can't 5th starters be skipped every time there is an off day? It would especially make sense if your 5th starter is gone for the year, and you have a bunch of AA/AAA guys that are totally unproven in the majors you have to choose from. This would give your team an inherent advantage in getting your ace as many starts as possible while never starting him on short rest.

[GiantsFan14]

BREAKING: CLIFF LEE HAS A LEAD THROUGH 7 INNINGS; IS IN LINE FOR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

[bayside]

Is my yahoo app broken??
What is that "W" doing next to Lee's name?

[WaCougMBS]

Is my yahoo app broken??
What is that "W" doing next to Lee's name?

I refuse to believe that happened.

Nice to see the late run support combined with Cliff getting himself out of a jam and getting quickly through the eighth - the Ks were just icing

[SpecialFNK]

my 16 team league has 4 OF spots and I have been starting Michael Brantley most of the season. he's done pretty well, but only 1 HR all season coming into today. so today I decided to start newly picked up Justin Ruggiano (along with Choo/Quentin/THunter and CDavis at UT) and what does Brantley do, 3 RBI HR. FML.
I've been thinking about trading Brantley for an OF that gives me more power, so maybe this can help his trade value even if it didn't help my stats today.

[chris8]

Maybe the best 4th of July analogy ever, thanks to Bill Simmons...

4th of July is like one super-slow home run trot around the bases as the English stare us down from the mound. Suck it England!

Where are you chris8? WHERE ARE YOOOUUUUUU????

You gotta let the kids have their day in the sun.

We'll make do with our Queen's 60th anniversary, and a little event known as the Olympics

[bigh0rt]

Maybe the best 4th of July analogy ever, thanks to Bill Simmons...

4th of July is like one super-slow home run trot around the bases as the English stare us down from the mound. Suck it England!

Where are you chris8? WHERE ARE YOOOUUUUUU????

You gotta let the kids have their day in the sun.

We'll make do with our Queen's 60th anniversary, and a little event known as the Olympics

Today ESPN aired Wimbledon instead of the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest. Its like the 18th century all over again I tell you!!

[SpecialFNK]

Carlos Lee didn't want to go to Los Angeles, but apparently he might be willing to go to Miami.

The Marlins are deep into talks with the Astros for Carlos Lee. He has indicated a willingness to play for Miami. (RotoInfo.com) (07/04)