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| Rest o' the League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue VI |
| Monday, June 09, 2008 |
It's been a wild week for the Yanks, with a couple tough losses, 2 Joba mini-starts, and a few classic come-from-behinders to top things off quite nicely. What about the rest of the league, though? Surely they did something last week. Let's examine those other dudes... in 10 words or less! AL East Who would have thought it'd be a 3-horse race?Boston: Manny Being Manny Jackass.
Tampa Bay: Could be the real deal. Also, I love a good brawl. Toronto: Bullpen blowing it. No chance with Sox/Yanks/Rays(!) anyway. Baltimore: Where washed-up veterans go to die. AL Central This seems wrongChicago: Ozzie reaches 10 on crazy-meter, Sox win. Go figure. Minnesota: Good work at draft. Cleveland: Time to trade Sabathia... to the Yanks! Detroit: Bonderman dunzo. And the team: Dunzo. Kansas City: Thank you. AL West We all know who's winning hereLos Angeles: Pitching good, and when Vladdy starts hitting? Unstoppable. Oakland: Will you still be "Oakland A's" when you move? Just a thought. Texas: Josh Hamilton = best story in sports. Seattle: You are the weakest link. Goodbye. NL East AKA Mets SmackdownPhiladelphia: If Chipper goes down, Utley's got an MVP shot.
Florida: Coming back to earth. Don't bet on them. Atlanta: Can Chipper stave off injury and continue? If so, MVP? New York: WTF? You can't even beat the Padres? Washington: Prime candidate for deadline trades. Cordero, Johnson? NL Central I spy with my little eye: 3 teams with a chance and 3 with no hope
Chicago: Will the other 29 let Cuban in?
St. Louis: Nothing to say about you, but found good blog: www.vivaelbirdos.com
Milwaukee: Bill Hall looking for a way out.
Houston: Butterfingers.
Pittsburgh: Great outfield (McClouth, Bay, Nady). Rest of roster? Que triste.
Cincinnati: Jay Bruce still ridiculous; #600 still eluding Griffey.
NL West No hot race = back to being the "forgotten division"
Arizona: Cooling off after hot start. Still my NL West prediction.
Los Angeles: Andruw Jones injured, lineup better off without him.
San Francisco: They scored 10 runs? In one game?? With that offense?!
San Diego: Nice Mets sweep. Perhaps you're not horrendous after all.
Colorado: Pray more.
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| Rest o' the League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue V |
| Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
Time sure does fly when you're having fun, doesn't it, folks? And by "having fun," I of course mean "watching your team struggle like a Galapagos turtle on its ample back to right itself and zoom ahead of the hare that is the rest of the AL East." With their still sub-.500 record and more wounded soldiers heading to the DL Resort and Casino all the time, I think it's time to take a breather from my usual Yankees chit chat and take a gander at how the other 29 teams in the league are faring these days - as usual, I've got just ten words to use for each of them. Ready?
AL East How could this be??
Tampa Bay: Are you for real?? I hope not, for Yankees sake.
Boston: Dice-K possibly injured. Great news for Yanks, Rays.
Toronto: Could Burnett be on the trading block this summer?
Baltimore: Nice job surmounting 2 4-run Yanks leads. Grrrrrumble.
AL Central lots of anger!
Chicago: Cabrera taking matters into his own hands.,, Beware of Ozzie.
Minnesota: Young needs a day off. Forget streak.
Cleveland: Can we have Sabathia?
Detroit: Leyland says he's done poor job. Es verdad.
Kansas City: Jose Guillen takes notes from Ozzie Guillen. Baby.
AL West We all know who's winning here
Los Angeles: Offense still having issues. Don't worry - division still yours.
Oakland: You're not really this good.
Texas: Just blame it on Bush.
Seattle: Disaster.
NL East Who in the what now?
Florida: Still?!
Philadelphia: Best offensive infield in baseball. Pitching?
Atlanta: Gonzales and Soriano coming to help 'pen. Is it enough?
New York: Big 2-game win "streak." Willy safe?
Washington: At least you have a nice new stadium!
NL Central I spy with my little eye: 3 teams with a chance and 3 with no hope
Chicago: Mark Cuban to purchase?
St. Louis: I thought Pujols was injured? How so freakin' good?!
Houston: Since when are you good?
Milwaukee: S.C.O.R.E.? Stolen from Fannin!
Cincinnati: 2 homers to go for Griffey!
Pittsburgh: Gorzelanny has worse outing than than Hughes or I-Ken.
NL West Hot race dead
Arizona: How in tarnation is Randy Johnson halfway decent?
Los Angeles: Offense struggling to produce... more hugs from Torre needed.
San Francisco: 4 not-awful starts for Zito in a row!
Colorado: No chance at a World Series repeat.
San Diego: Fail. Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
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| Rest o' the League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue IV |
| Monday, May 12, 2008 |
Greetings and salutations, YC friends and foes! I hope everyone had a delightful weekend, whether you were enjoying a ball game, honoring your mother with a card you found in the 99cent section of Hallmark, or watching Lifetime movies for 48 straight hours. Mondays are usually depressing with the school and/or work week firing back up, so I have a treat for you to read whilst you take your lunch break - another edition of the patented (lies) Rest o' the League Round-up! As usual, I'm allotting just 10 words (or less!) per team. Ready?? Commence! AL East Looks who's still in the running!Boston: Interested in Rockie's Taveras. Better than Colon. Tampa Bay: 59 more to that elusive 80 wins mark!! Baltimore: Enjoy not being in last place for another few days. Toronto: Ouuuuuuuuuuuuch Wells :( AL Central Is it just me or do the standings here seems a tad askew?Minnesota: Thanks for stopping Sox from pulling another annoying come-from-behinder. Chicago: Not ONE dude hitting over .300. That's bad. If you're wondering. Cleveland: How long can Lee keep that 0.81 ERA up? Detroit: D-Train on his way back. Could be Zito 2.0 Kansas City: How's that Ambiorix Burgos for Bannister trade working out, Mets? AL West Way better rivalry than their NL counterpartsOakland: Rich Harden pitched and didn't Pavano. Will eventually. Los Angeles: Bats slumping like Jason Giambi. Will still win division. Texas: Just blame it on Bush. Seattle: A couple losses away from abject disaster. NL East Are you at all scared, Mets and Phillies?Florida: Best record in the game. How long will this last? New York: Carlos y Carlos starting to hit at last - bodes well. Philadelphia: Ryan Howard STILL struggling... and fatter than ever. Atlanta: Smoltz and Glavine realizing it's not the 90's anymore. Washington: Aaron Boone hitting .304 in limited at-bats. Huh? NL Central I spy with my little eye: 3 teams with a chance and 3 with no hope
Chicago: Ryne Sandberg still feisty... and still spelling his name wrong.
St. Louis: Isringhausen still having issues. Can he get it together?
Houston: Why is Chacon good for every team besides the Yanks?
Milwaukee: At least Gagne KNOWS he sucks.
Pittsburgh: Seem to have a plan in place after years of mediocrity...
Cincinnati: Double switches too confusing for Dusty Baker.
NL West What happened to the hot race?Arizona: Not as good against good teams, eh?Los Angeles: Painful loss after 7+ no-hit innings by Kuroda. Such a bust.San Francisco: Barry Baked Ziti's picture here syncs up well with his statsColorado: 2 no-no's for AAA Sky Sox - wowza!San Diego: Congratulations, Maddux! (I was there!)
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, May 12, 2008 |
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| Rest O' the League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue III |
| Thursday, May 01, 2008 |
The Yanks have been putting on quite the sad display lately, what with the slacking offense (I'm looking at you, Cano), poor starting pitching (I'm looking at you, Hughsie [insert sad teary-eyed face]), and injuries (I'm looking at you, Jorgie and A-Rod), so let's take a breather from talking about them and look at those other 29 teams. As usual, I'm giving myself just 10 words per team... AL East Why is everyone doing well here?Boston: Dear god Dice-K is doing well. I want :( Baltimore: Are you for real? Methinks no. Tampa Bay: You'll have no trouble winning 80 at last. Toronto: Those Red Sox come-from-behinders are annoying, aren't they?
Chicago: Love me some do-gooders!
Minnesota: How many hot dogs make this a valuable deal?
Cleveland: Cliff Lee is out of control!!
Detroit: Slowly but surely boosting that record. Thank the Yanks.
Kansas City: Guillen hitting almost as bad as Cano.
AL West Liking the rivalry here
Los Angeles: Pitching looking pretty good.
Oakland: Interesting pickup with Big Hurt...
Seattle: Wladimir? I think the birth certificate peeps typo'd.
Texas: Just blame it on Bush.
NL East Another rival-icious division!
Florida: Still on top with $10 payroll. Fun to root for!
New York: Pitching shellacked.
Philadelphia: Ryan Howard still struggling... and still fat.
Atlanta: Smoltz knows that important news should be delivered via text.
Washington: Cordero down for the count.
NL Central 50% competitive, 50% pathetic
Chicago: Mark Cuban looking into a big purchase.
St. Louis: Record April - will you keep it up?
Milwaukee: Looking to ditch Turnbrow... wise move.
Houston: Cooper likes instant replay idea. Do you?
Cincinnati: No run support for Harang:
Pittsburgh: Where did Nate McLouth come from? So impressed.
NL West Interesting standings lineup hereArizona: Randy Johnson successful? Didn't see that coming.Los Angeles: Good work, Torre! Is he your new hero, LA?
San Francisco: You have no offense. How are you in 3rd?
Colorado: Careful with that deer meat, Barmes.
San Diego: Get it together dudes!! You don't really suck. Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Thursday, May 01, 2008 |
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| Rest O' The League Round-Up: Volume II, Issue II |
| Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
It's been nearly a month now, kiddos, enough time to get a peek and start putting together your baseball bets but few enough games to see some interesting/surprising standing stack-ups. Join me as I sum up the haps in each team's world in 10 glorious words or less apiece! By the way, I'd be interested to hear which team is everyone's 2nd fave... tell me your number 2 club in the comments! AL East Hoping Blue Jays stay down..
Boston: Nice work on all those come-from-behind wins. Honestly.
Baltimore: Will be at bottom of barrel soon enough.
Toronto: Offense struggling. Still not as bad as SF.
Tampa Bay: At least they can read! Who needs wins?
AL Central Keep it up, KC! Mix this division up!
Chicago: Why do they keep trying with Contreras? Minnesota: Justin Morneau on a roll and I'm jealous.
Kansas City: What happened, Gil? You were in champion mode last year. Cleveland: Westbrook out their record is almost Tigers bad. Detroit: 8 wins! Leyland probs had to beat them into submission.
AL West Let's get a team in Vegas and one in Portland and round this division out
Oakland: 171 trees? Were you aiming for 200 and ran out? Los Angeles: Don't feel too bad - no one can beat the BoSox. Seattle: Putz on way back and 'pen improving. Standings-climb forthcoming.
Texas: Just blame it on Bush.
NL East The NL East is the new NL West
Florida: Are you for real? How long will this last?
New York: Reyes finally heating up, but Delgado still sucking.
Philadelphia: 6 in the lineup hitting .300+ and Lidge lookin' good!
Atlanta: Congrats, Smoltzy!
Washington: Don't cry for me Carlos PenaNL Central 50% competitive, 50% pathetic
Chicago: 10,000 wins a far cooler feat than Phillies 2398023409812 losses
St. Louis: Even injured, Pujols is f'in ridic.
Milwaukee: Gagne sucks and Sheets missing start already. Get it together.
Cincinnati: Perhaps Arroyo should go back to singing.
Houston: Who cares Tejada faked age?? El Duque's probs really 88.
Pittsburgh: Nate McLouth still impressing!
NL West So much for that super-tight race...Arizona: You're way better than I anticipated.
San Diego: You're better than this.
Colorado: Tulo, they need you for Rocktober.
Los Angeles: Andruw Jones becoming a joke. How long till perma-benched?
San Francisco: All I can say again: Barry Baked Ziti... wow.
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Wednesday, April 23, 2008 |
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| Rest O' the League Round-up: Volume II, Issue I |
| Monday, April 14, 2008 |
Hey, look what's back! That's right, its the Yankees Chick patent-pending Rest O' the League Round-up, where I run through the 29 non-Yankees teams and give a quick update on what they've been up to all week. Just for fun times, I impose a 10-word limit to sum up each team's goings on. Read on! AL East Could actually be a 3 horse race!
Baltimore: First place in division? Enjoy while it lasts.
Toronto: BJ Ryan back to attack. Playoff dreams not that absurd.
Boston: Big Papi blowing it like the Tigers. Is he dunzo?
Tampa Bay: One of most fun teams to watch - love the youngsters!
AL Central Y'all should thank Detroit
Chicago: Beating up on Tigers doesn't necessarily indicate winning season. Kansas City: Off to a good start! Enjoy it like the O's. Minnesota: Didn't get enough in return for Santana
Cleveland: Another rough start for C.C. Still want him. Detroit: WTF?! How's that World Series bet looking now?
AL West Rivalry!
Oakland: Harden down AGAIN?! Who is he, Pavano's brother? Los Angeles: Fun rivalry with Mariners officially in play. Seattle: Injuries stirring up trouble with pitching. Pressure on 'pen.
Texas: Just blame it on Bush.
NL East Can't wait for this competition to really heat up...
Florida: How many wins will $10 buy?
Philadelphia: Not sure how I feel about them yet. Tough division.
New York: Santana's hitting almost as well as Reyes. Bad for Reyes.
Atlanta: Glavine down but hopefully not out. Can he avoid DL?
Washington: Lo Duca sorry and hoping for forgiveness and 'roid-free success.
NL Central Pee your pants for all of them!
St. Louis: Pujols: Go get your surgery now before things get worse!
Milwaukee: They're back and committed to pee!
Chicago: A bubble gum tray?
Pittsburgh: Does anyone else feel bad for these no-chance teams?
Cincinnati: See above.
Houston: Anal fissures are bad news, folks.
NL West My fave non-Yanks division!Arizona: I forgot Big Unit still existed. He is beyond dunzo.
San Diego: Giles is your leadoff guy? Good thing you have pitching.
Colorado: Halladay on a roll! Nice move locking him up.
Los Angeles: Nomaaaaaaah coming back! I give him a month, tops.
San Francisco: Barry Baked Ziti... wow.
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, April 14, 2008 |
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| Rest O' The League Round-Up: Special Off-Season Edition! |
| Friday, January 04, 2008 |
***Good pal and Yanks beat reporter Peter Abraham has featured this article over on his site - he will be posting "guest blogs" from all sorts of fun Yanks bloggers all month. I implore you to check out his site and also enjoy the posts of the other guests!***I imagine that as diehard Yanks fans like myself - which I assume y'all are, since you're here - the shortage of baseball news lately has been difficult to cope with and has perhaps thrown a wrench in your usual workday plan of reading baseball websites for about 4 of the 8 hours (or is that just me?). The Yankees in particular have been very quiet on the news front; since re-signing A-Rod, Posada, Abreu, Mo, and Pettitte they haven't done a whole lot about which to write and/or read. It is during the lean times like the these that we must keep in mind the fact that there are 29 other teams in the league, each of them with a roster full of players and news for us to peruse! Throughout the second half of the 2007 season I provided an (approximately) weekly overview of the goings-on of the aforementioned other 29 teams which I called the "Rest Of The League Round-Up". The idea behind those round-ups was to provide a concise update on what was going on in the non-Yanks world, team by team, and just for some added fun (and, truthfully, because for some of these teams [Nationals, anyone?] there simply wasn't always all that much to say) I implemented a self-imposed limit of 10 words per team. If you'd like to check out the 2007 round-ups, you can read them here, but for now, let's rock and roll with a special Off-Season Rest Of The League Round-Up! AL East Once again, I see two teams that have a chance and 3 that don't. Que triste, Torobaltibay...
Boston: Wanted Santana just to prevent Yanks acquiring. Pitching still scary.
Toronto: Virtually un-changed roster. Good luck keeping DL under 2809123098 players.
Baltimore: You haven't had winning season since 1997. Keep dream alive!
Tampa Bay: Maybe taking "Devil" out of name will help you. Nice try.
AL Central Two of you knocked the Yanks out in the last two years. Go to hell, AL Central
Cleveland: You should've beat BoSox. Pitching too good. Detroit: If beefed-up offense stays healthy, look out Cleveland. Minnesota: In driver's seat with Santana, but be smart: deal him.
Chicago: Ozzie Guillen will be the death of you... again.
Kansas City: Would love to see you succeed. Good farm, so someday? AL West You know rat-ville is coming out on top here, folks
Los Angeles: Hunter signing VERY wise. Extra "i" brings good luck.
Seattle: Current and former players going Clemens route after steroids scandal...
Oakland: Dear Billy Beane. Wise change in stance
Texas: Otsuka recommended Padres as destination for Japanese players. Texas displeased. NL East Competition here in 2008!
Philadelphia: Crushing Mets = high spirits. Sidenote: Anna Benson comes with Kris.
New York: Signing veterans like you're the old Yankees. PS: Get Santana.
Atlanta: If Mets blow it again, maybe you have chance again.
Washington: Got some good youngsters to watch! Maybe people will care.
Florida: Payroll now just under 150 bucks
NL Central Too many teams, too little time
Chicago: Weren't you trying to sell the team? What happened?
Milwaukee: I wonder if these people will hope again in 2008.
St. Louis: STILL don't get how you won in 2006.
Houston: Berkman outspoken about trades, but probs won't be traded himself.
Cincinnati: reds.com headline: "Reds head to 2008 with clear intentions". Obviously.
Pittsburgh: Will spend year trying to erase memory of Bonds.
NL West Used to be "forgotten division"... now home to tight race!
Arizona: Yup, it was totally the less-hideous uniforms.
San Diego: I still maintain: Who needs offense with this pitching!?
Colorado: Congrats on pennant. Unsure what you'll do in 2008 though.
Los Angeles: Good boy, Torre. Keep quiet, stay loyal to your lads.
San Francisco: No chance.
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, January 04, 2008 |
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| The Final 2007 "Rest O' The League Round-Up"... Cry All You Need, Lovelies |
| Sunday, September 30, 2007 |
With the exception of the 1-game playoff between the Padres and Rockies that will take place tomorrow to determine which of the two will take the National League Wildcard spot and head to the post-season and who is going home to play Wii all winter, the regular season is dunzo. I will miss daily baseball like nobody's business... and I will also miss writing these delightful 10-words-or-less roundups of the goings-on of the "other 29"! They have been a challenge at times - it's difficult, after all, to sum up hilarious steroids scandals or Red Sox failures in just 10 words - but the Yankees Chick has persevered for the greater good and enjoyment of my fabulous and much-appreciated readers (all 3 of you). You're welcome! Before you read this final roundup, make sure to take a journey through the previous Rest O' The League Roundups, for old time's sake: September 19September 10September 2August 24August 14August 6July 28July 21July 7
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AL East Why don't they just rename this division "Red Sox, Yankees and 3 teams that have no chance"?
Boston (96-66): I want a 2004 re-do SO BAD.
Toronto (83-79): You sure did enjoy playing spoiler.
Baltimore (69-93): Haven't you already been trying to ditch him for ages?
Tampa Bay (66-96): Being on a loser team sucks, but please: calm yourself.
AL Central You guys started the season with a lot of promise... then failed.
Cleveland (96-66): Your rotation makes me nervous. Detroit (88-74): Wasted post-season chance, but you ended on a high note.
Minnesota (74-77): Yeah, blame it on the free agents.
Chicago (72-90): Shouldn't you be trying to improve your 2008 roster?
Kansas City (69-93): Bottom of the barrel. Again :(
AL West Your off-season mission: find another team or two.
Los Angeles (89-76): Where's that cute but obnoxious monkey?! Did he die?!??!
Seattle (88-74): Quite the demise. Thank goodness.
Oakland (76-86): Way to look at the bright side!
Texas (75-87): This is what happens to teams making worst deals EVER.
NL East HOLY COW!! I did NOT see this coming.
Philadelphia (89-73): Major props to you - what a run!
New York (88-74): Biggest choke of year. Actually feel bad for your fans.
Atlanta (84-78): Years disrespecting Native Americans caught up to you. Bad karma.
Washington (73-89): The Mets hate you as much as the Marlins.
Florida (71-91): Mets fans may actually lynch you. Watch your back.
NL Central Chicago should get a bonus point for having to beat 5 teams to win their division
Chicago (85-77): If you blow it, I'd watch out for Lou.
Milwaukee (83-79): Well, at least these folks don't have to humiliate themselves.
St. Louis (78-84): It's official: You're not good.
Houston (73-89): A positive ending for Biggio. I teared up.
Cincinnati (72-90): I miss Pete Rose.
Pittsburgh (68-94): Another example why I was a 'fraidy-cat as softball player.
NL West By far the best playoff race in baseball. wait, what did I just say?
Arizona (90-72): I really didn't have you pegged. Congrats.
San Diego (89-73): If anyone can save the Padres, it's Peavy. No pressure.
Colorado (89-73): Regardless of tomorrow, you should be proud. I'm still shocked!
Los Angeles (82-80): Having any offense might have helped you. Just a thought.
San Francisco (70-91): 2008 will be enlightening for Bonds... ONLY 'Frisco likes you.
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Sunday, September 30, 2007 |
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| Round 'Em Up! |
| Wednesday, September 19, 2007 |
So much going on in the wild world of sports...my Yankees Chick brain is swimming as fast as Boston's lead is crumbling. The Yanks have clawed their way back from the edge of their grave, Colorado is suddenly a playoff contender (sorta), the Mets are spiraling out of control, and there are only a couple more weeks of baseball for all of this to sort itself out! Really though, the worst part of the end of the regular season will be the sad demise of these round-ups. It's hard enough trying to think of something to say about the Nationals once a week during the season when they're actually playing - there's no way I can keep that up when they're sitting at home eating mac & cheese and playing Scrabble all winter like the rest of us (or is that just me?). Enjoy it while it lasts, lovelies:
AL East upset is suddenly not sounding too far out of the question
Boston (90-62): Shoulda dressed him up as Igawa - that's true embarrassment.
Toronto (76-75): Thank you - You're my new fave non-Yank team!
Baltimore (64-86): "We seemed to locate in a spot conducive to their swings."
Tampa Bay (63-89): Well, emotional space IS important from an umpire.
AL Central what the hell happened here? I thought you had 3 good teams?
Cleveland (89-62): Put another nail in Detroit's coffin.
Detroit (83-69): Need to win almost every game to stay alive. Goodbye.
Minnesota (74-77): Gardenhire is a hardass.
Kansas City (65-85): When last name is Buckner, going by Billy is wise.
Chicago (65-86): #500 in walk-off fashion on bobble-head night. Storybook!
AL West it's a good thing Seattle is out, cuz if the wildcard came from here, you'd have a 50% showing in the playoffs
Los Angeles (89-62): I like Vlad, but he cant compete with A-Rod.
Seattle (80-70): You're done.
Oakland (74-79): Smart: make new stadium 32,000-capacity. Makes it look fuller.
Texas (70-81): Padilla is probs just angry cuz he's a Ranger. Understandable.
NL East what the hell happened here?!
New York (83-67): Lost 5. Lead down to 1.5. Who are you, Boston?
Philadelphia (82-69): Swept the Mets again. Making them sweat!
Atlanta (78-73): Contract year is an opportunity to increase your value, Andruw.
Washington (68-83): Stadium "Cool with a capital 'C'". Yeah, an adult said that.
Florida (65-86): A 13-0 loss just adds insult to injury.
NL Central The land of mediocrity
Milwaukee (78-72): Sheets in contention to be next Pavano.
Chicago (79-73): Good work, Zambrano - get the extension then go on vacation.
St. Louis (70-80): You're not good. How did you win the World Series?
Cincinnati (69-82): Don't break the rules on the Reds' watch.
Pittsburgh (66-85): The 1st paragraph of this is GOLD.
Houston (65-86): Better get that job posting up on Craigslist.
NL West you're all contenders! oh... not you, Giants. Goodbye.
Arizona (85-67): Uh-oh... shaky offense just got shakier.
San Diego (83-70): Lock it down, Peavy!
Los Angeles (79-72): No power to be found.
Colorado (79-72): Helton could be 1st Rockie's HOF-er. Still overpaid.
San Francisco (67-84): Bonds in space!
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| posted by Yankees Chick @ Wednesday, September 19, 2007 |
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| Yankees Who? |
| Monday, September 10, 2007 |
The Yankees are up 4 games in the wildcard and their chances at the post-season are looking better than they have since April 1st, so as you can imagine my every thought is focused squarely on getting through the next 19 games without the team incurring further injury or the offense taking a collective break. Does that mean I don’t care about the rest of the league? Of course I care…enough to sum their respective weeks up in 10 words or less, anyway.
AL East There’s still hope for you, Orioles and Tampa Bay! But not this year or any year soon.
Boston (87-57): Aint saying he’s Igawa, but is Dice-K really what you’d hoped?
Toronto (72-70): Refusing to talk about it will make it disappear quickly!
Baltimore (61-81): Bad news for O’s – you suck AND you cheat.
Tampa Bay (60-83): Crush the Sox, pretty please.
AL Central Wildcard spot = not for you
Cleveland (83-60): You beat Angels, and henceforth are my friends.
Detroit (77-66): Buncha cripples… oh, and a history-maker.
Minnesota (70-73): So nice to see inexperienced youngsters get called up!
Kansas City (62-83): The Yankees – especially A-Rod – are on fire. Nothing personal.
Chicago (61-82): First to be officially eliminated. Congrats!
AL West 4 teams = not enough
Los Angeles (84-59): If the Indians can beat you, why can’t we?
Seattle (75-66): Still the definition of a downward spiral.
Oakland (69-75): Just in time to save the season! Oh, wait.
Texas (68-74): First Bush, now Giuliani. No love for the liberals?
NL East Locked up. Not for you, Philatlaningtonida.
New York (81-61): Who said you were allowed to be good?
Philadelphia (75-67): I kinda wanted to see you take over. So close.
Atlanta (73-70): Playing Mets this week. Last chance. Wait, no chance.
Washington (64-79): Wily Mo's just glad to be out of Boston.
Florida (61-82): Inevitable since April.
NL Central Do you notice a change here? AGAIN?!
Milwaukee (73-69): Look who’s back on top!
Chicago (72-70): This headline says it all. (Sorry, Pirates. Insulting.)
St. Louis (69-71): Still not good, but will forgo usual comment for STEROIDS.
Cincinnati (64-79): This is really not a good way to start a game.
Pittsburgh (62-80): You’re not in last place!!! Trophy?
Houston (62-81): Just focus on the good ol' times now.
NL West How did this division become home to the best playoff race in baseball?!
Arizona (81-63): Still on a roll. Yankees Chick still surprised.
San Diego (77-65): You better get back on your game, and FAST.
Los Angeles (75-68): How great would perfect game #2 have felt?
Colorado (74-68): Actually have hope in wildcard, believe it or not.
San Francisco (65-78): Missing San Diego, Bochy?
Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up, steroids |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Monday, September 10, 2007 |
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| Did You Think I'd Forget? |
| Sunday, September 02, 2007 |
Much to discuss in the world of the “Other 29” this week, my lovelies. With just a month to go and teams galore still in the running for a playoff spot, there’s enough drama and surprises to satisfy the General Hospital fan in all of us (don’t deny it). Onward to the roundup!!
AL East How I would love an upset here…
Boston (81-55): Sweeping you is my version of a religious experience.
Toronto (69-66): Good work with Seattle! Thank You card in the mail.
Baltimore (59-75): Everyone likes a no-hitter, right? Well, maybe not you.
Tampa Bay (55-81): Exhausted year’s worth of effort in 2 games against Yanks.
AL Central I will not let you take the Wild Card
Cleveland (78-57): Quite the hot streak! We get it, you’re good.
Detroit (73-63): I hope Sheff stays on that DL for eternity.
Minnesota (69-67): Close but no cigar. Ask Schilling how it feels.
Kansas City (60-75): At least it’s impossible to be worse than ChiSox.
Chicago (57-79): Suffice it to say that Ozzie is no Torre.
AL West I spy with my little eye… 2 teams I hate now
Los Angeles (80-55): Bad feeling we might see you in ALCS…again. Help.
Seattle (73-61): Definition of a downward spiral.
Oakland (67-70): Farm’s championship more important than promotions. A’s know they’re done.
Texas (62-73): Look on bright side: lots of youngsters to test out!
NL East My money is still on the Mets
New York (75-60): Nice try with the cheating defense. You got swept. Deal.
Philadelphia (72-63): You had some Mets fans very, very nervous
Atlanta (69-67): You made Mets fans feel a whole lot better.
Washington (59-77): Attendance down from last year. Wait, people went last year?
Florida (59-77): Why even bother with a farm? Everyone’s like 17.
NL Central Do you notice a change here?
Chicago (69-65): When a fake leg is biggest concern, you’re doing OK.
Milwaukee (68-67): Definitely still in this. Sink or swim time!
St. Louis (66-66): Will forgo usual comment because this is actually quite sad.
Cincinnati (62-74): Hey, everyone has bad days sometimes.
Houston (61-75): If I was great and an Astro, I’d look depressed too.
Pittsburgh (59-76): Please accept my sympathy.
NL West It’ll be a fight to the finish (which is a good place to stop)
San Diego (75-60): Can you win a championship on pitching alone?
Arizona (76-61): I wasn’t aware that Arizona was in the deep south.
Los Angeles (70-65): Boomer’s fines are going to be higher than his salary.
Colorado (69-66): Sad that you’re good the same year whole division is.
San Francisco (62-74): Every day is old-timers day.Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Sunday, September 02, 2007 |
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| MLB Minus Yankees = The Other 29 |
| Friday, August 24, 2007 |
Ah, you other 29 teams... How I love to remark upon your strengths and expose your weaknesses in just 10 words (or less!) each week. I like to think these updates encourage fans of teams other than the Yankees to read what the good ol' Yankees Chick has to say. I also like to think anyone could be encouraged to read anything the good ol' Yankees Chick has to say. Dreams are fun!
AL East Tampa Bay is totally taking the division
Boston (77-51): We've still got 6 games against you. Expect strong fight!
Toronto (64-63): You crush Sox for me, I'll buy you a beer.
Baltimore (58-68): I liked you when you beat Boston. No mas.
Tampa Bay (48-79): Willing to make the same deal that I offered Toronto.
AL Central Remember when we all thought the wildcard would come from here?
Cleveland (70-56): Beat the Tigers. Methinks that sealed the deal for you.
Detroit (68-59): You just keep sinking. Good for Yankees!
Minnesota (64-63): No real hope, but at least you beat Seattle.
Kansas City (56-73): You're not in last place! That's gotta feel good!
Chicago (56-71): Even Shoeless Joe Jackson is ashamed of you.
AL West I have 2 enemies in this division now.
Los Angeles (74-53): Beating Yanks now your claim to fame. I liked monkey.
Seattle (72-53): COME ON NOW. Start losing, pronto.
Oakland (65-64): Won 8 of last 10! Congratulations! Still no post-season.
Texas (56-71): First Gagne, now Otsuka. Never any save situations anyway.
NL East I want to see Pittsburgh on top of this list!
New York (71-55): Where's Pedro!? I've got $20 on his failure.
Philadelphia (66-60): So close yet so far. So very far.
Atlanta (66-62): Maybe Sawx fans were on to something when they dubbed him "Rent-a-Wreck".
Washington (58-72): You're not in last place! That's gotta feel good!
Florida (57-71): Good thing you fired Girardi. Losing is more fun.
NL Central I taunt you with my St. Louis comment... muahahhaha
Chicago (65-61): Every little bit helps in post-season race.
Milwaukee (65-62): It's a slippery slope down loser-slide. And beer-slide!
St. Louis (61-63): How did you win the World Series? You're not good.
Cincinnati (57-70): Just focus on the glory of Griffey. Everything else miserable.
Houston (57-71): Lee quote: "It's a lot nicer when we win games."
Pittsburgh (55-71): At least they can have fun playing spoiler.
NL West You've become almost interesting enough for ESPN to mention more than once a month.
Arizona (72-56): Honestly, you've surprised me this year. Good work.
San Diego (68-58): My NL team still has division-winning spirit!. Watch out, 'Zona.
Los Angeles (66-61): I'd take Boomer over Moose any day.
Colorado (64-63): Wanted to mock this...but Yankees were there before too.
San Francisco (56-72): Cool it with the celebrations already.Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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| The Yanks Are Better Than All of Y'All |
| Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
This week's "Rest Of The League Roundup" is even better than ever (and really, isn't it always pure golden magic?!) thanks to the failures of so many of these teams of late. You know the drill: 10 words or less per team, no change to St. Louis's comment, and I still hate the imbalance of the AL West.
AL East It really would be fun for Toronto, Baltimore, or TB to be competitive someday. Oh well.
Boston (71-47): No one jealous that you got Gagne anymore. HA!
Toronto (59-58): Plunk you, Alex Rios.
Baltimore (54-63): Good work against the Sox! You must be Yankees fans.
Tampa Bay (45-73): Just looking at you makes me sad.
AL Central Since when did you have 3 decent teams?
Cleveland (65-53): You're lucky the Tigers are on a bad streak, too.
Detroit (65-53): Missed opportunity to gain ground on Indians while we swept!
Minnesota (58-60): Lost all the spunk they showed in 2006.
Chicago (54-63): You haven't given up on yourselves, but everyone else has.
Kansas City (52-65): Yum!
AL West Proudly hosting the most rats this side of the New York City subway system
Los Angeles (69-47): Rats do not inhibit winning, apparently.
Seattle (66-50): Really don't understand how you keep winning. Expecting a downswing.
Oakland (57-62): Good thing you cut that worthless Bradley.
Texas (51-66): Last week I said "no hope. ever". But maybe someday!
NL East Some scrappy competitors in this division, my friends!
New York (65-52): Phillies and Braves getting close. Pedro to the rescue? LOL
Philadelphia (62-55): If Eaton wasn't sucking, you'd be closer. Better fix that.
Atlanta (62-56): Did you know Sturtze the Hurtze was on their team?
Florida (55-63): Kinda like little league. Young talent, sloppy playing.
Washington (54-64): You win the "Least Talked About Team Ever" award.
NL Central I call you "the land of too many teams"
Milwaukee (62-56): Starting to feel like Chicago is better. Sorry :(
Chicago (60-56): I do think you're better, but wins are necessary.
St. Louis (55-60): How did you win the World Series? You're not good.
Houston (53-65): Is Albers : a) drunk? b) high? or c) just a jackass?
Cincinnati (50-67): At least you are better than Pittsburgh!
Pittsburgh (49-67): At least you are better than Tampa Bay!
NL West ESPN will never talk about your teams unless Bonds is involved
Arizona (67-52): Byrnes having quite the year! Also, his dog is adorable.
San Diego (63-54): Igawa deal dead. Asking price of 3 tacos too high.
Colorado (61-56): Where did you come from?!
Los Angeles (60-58): I've been predicting this failure all season.
San Francisco (50-68): Balco B not only notable story - Zito deal looking pathetic.Labels: other teams, rest o' the league round-up |
| posted by Yankees Chick @ Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
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