*2010 MLB Thread*

I'll go with the White Sox taking first in the central, the Angels taking the west, BoSox in the east, and finally the Yanks getting the wild card.

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I think the Twins will take the central, Mariners take the west, Yankees take the east and the Red Sox take the wild card.

That's exactly how I think it will play out too.

D-backs ace Brandon Webb threw off a mound on Tuesday for the first time since having surgery on his right shoulder in August. The right-hander has said that if things keep progressing as they have, he does not see any reason why he would not be ready for the start of the season.

[MedicCook]

Hall of Fame Classic making return

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Baseball Hall of Fame will hold a second annual Hall of Fame Classic on Father's Day this year.

Hall president Jeff Idelson says tickets for the June 20 old-timer's game at Doubleday Field will go on sale in Cooperstown on March 20.

The Hall began a Father's Day weekend last June, with five Hall of Famers and more than 20 other former major leaguers making the trip. The game replaced the annual exhibition game between major league teams, which was discontinued because it had become too difficult to fit into the regular-season schedule.

The Hall said Monday that this year's seven-inning exhibition game will feature seven Hall of Famers: Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Bob Feller, Phil Niekro, Gary Carter, Harmon Killebrew and Mike Schmidt.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4898036

Nice

[MedicCook]

They really need Webb if they want to have a shot at a good season.

Both Webb and Haren need good years.

The White Sox announced Monday that Luis Aparicio has given his consent for Omar Vizquel to wear No. 11 in his first year with the White Sox, as the number will be un-retired by the organization for Vizquel to wear in tribute.

Career numbers for Vizquel and Aparicio are remarkably similar. Aparicio played 18 seasons in total, with 10 coming for the White Sox. He hit .262 with 2,677 career hits, 506 stolen bases and 10 All-Star appearances, earning the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1956, while also picking up nine Gold Gloves for his elite defense at shortstop. His Gold Glove total stands two fewer than Vizquel's amazing total of 11 at the same position. Vizquel, who turns 43 on April 24, has a .273 career average, 2,704 hits, 389 stolen bases and three All-Star appearances. He stands as the all-time leader among shortstops in games played at 2,681 and with 1,722 double plays.

[MedicCook]

This is a contract year for Webb also I think.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

This is a contract year for Webb also I think.

Yeah, has one year left the Dbacks.

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Yeah, has one year left the Dbacks.

Which means if he is pitching good say around July 31st he could find a new home in the Northeast.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

Which means if he is pitching good say around July 31st he could find a new home in the Northeast.

You guys don't need him

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

You guys don't need him

You can never have enough pitching.

[MedicCook]

I read this earlier. Omar is definately the type of player that understand the history that goes with wearing this uniform.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I read this earlier. Omar is definately the type of player that understand the history that goes with wearing this uniform.

It is going to be great getting to see him play in a Sox uniform, number 11 to boot. He will be great just to have around the guys even though he is not playing everday.

[MedicCook]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

It is going to be great getting to see him play in a Sox uniform, number 11 to boot. He will be great just to have around the guys even though he is not playing everday.

I have a feeling when he retires which will probably be after this year he is going to find himself on the coaching staff of the White Sox.

Originally Posted by MedicCook

I have a feeling when he retires which will probably be after this year he is going to find himself on the coaching staff of the White Sox.

That would great to see. He is the type of player that can be a great coach.

Granderson was a huge pick up for the Yankees. He will have a great year.

[MedicCook]

You are correct about 300 game winners. We may see 1 or 2 more in our lifetime.

The Giants and Tim settled before walking into the arbitration hearing this morning.

Lincecum gets 8 mil in 2010, 13mil in 2011 plus 2 mil signing bonus (1 mil each year).