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Buzzmaster

  (11:52 PM)

What's up SportsNation?! On Wednesday, we have a very special guest as former MLBer Jeff Conine will stop by to chat about the baseball's postseason. It all starts in The Show, at 10 a.m. ET!

Buzzmaster

  (9:58 AM)

We're starting this thing early. We've got Jeff Conine coming in a couple of minutes!

Buzzmaster

  (9:58 AM)

Goooooooooood morning!

Al Davis (Oakland)

Anybody want to coach my team? Huh? I already hired someone? Who? I don't know anything about this Cable guy.

Alan (Indianapolis)

Al Davis is a WhackJob

Neal (Philly)

No Amy Nelson today? Did Buzz fire her for cause?

Chad (Savannah, GA)

Buzz, this has been going on for a week, month, a year an a half and is unacceptable.

Scott (Brewtown)

First time I'm glad the kids have only a half day at school. It means I only have a half day at work and I get to watch the Brewers/Phils game. Yippee!

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Luckily there is another more stable pirate team in the NFL..Al Davis is a nut job

The Dish (Elgin, IL)

Great job by Kenny Williams. Back when Detroit traded for Willis and Cabrera, Kenny said the Tigers were just trying to keep up with the Sox. He was right, and now their AL Central champs. Bring on the Rays

Chad (Savannah, GA)

I'd rather work for the REAL RGR than Al Davis!

Godish (Chicago)

Last 5 days: Fri-Blackhawks game, Sat-bachelor party, Sun-Bears game, Mon-Sox game, last night-Sox game...All Winners! I need to sleep.

Godish (Chicago)

Was that Al Davis press conference actually a commerical for Medi Alert?

Ricky Williams (Miami)

I resisted the toaster strudel over the bye week.

Cedric Benson

To play for the Bengals, you need to have been arrested only once. Luckily, I've been arrested twice.

Kevin (Dallas)

I would now like to read this letter which shows how Buzz was detrimental to the selling of Toaster Strudels...

The Dish (Elgin, IL)

Bad job by me on my use of their versus they're

Lucas (Indianapolis)

I apologize for missing chat yesterday Buzz. I will make it up with some quality zingers today.

The Man (Everywhere)

You're all hired. And BOO on the 8% of you without a brain.

Oilman (Everywhere)

Buzz, I'm still one up on you. Hurricanes didn't really do that much damage, no forcasts for big ones just yet, and we invaded a country with a ton of oil.....yet prices remain high. I got it good.

Al Davis (Oakland)

I don't understand the pole...I am "The Man"...or at least I used to be.

Buzzmaster

  (10:04 AM)

Buddy, you haven't been The Man in a long time.

Grammar Police

The Dish, duly noted and appreciated

The Suits (Bristol)

Man, that Conine's late...just like Buzz! Waitasecond!?!?

Jeremy (Boston)

It I am STL, I roll the dice with Lane Kiffin right now. Based on the Shanahan example, he might be good for a few Superbowls. Although, if Lane went to KC and beat the Raiders twice a year, that would be cool too.

Brian (NC)

Al Davis looked dead on tv yesterday

Buzzmaster

  (10:05 AM)

His eyes looked like they were filled with milk.

Countdown til Davis fires another coach (Oakland)

15 months and counting.....

Kevin (Dallas)

As a Raider fan I'd like to say.... *sigh*

Pirates (Somalian Coast)

Did some one say stable pirates?

Sean (Philly)

Does anyone else think that Al Davis looks like the Empreror from Star Wars?

Nate (Madison)

Al Davis might look like Jaba the Hut in five years. Yes I'm predicting he'll still be around in five years.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

That's nasty Buzz..just plain nasty

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Al Davis is a zombie? RUN!!!!!

Al Davis ( Oaktown)

Anybody know what time the train to Crazytown leaves?

David (Halifax)

Hurricane Kyle and the Dallas Cowboys have one thing in common: They were both overrated

Brian (Madison, WI)

I was forced to pick up Kyle Orton in fantasy football last night, I felt like taking a shot of Jack in his honor when I picked him up. I'm not feeling too good about my chances this week.

The Dish (Elgin, IL)

Do I smell a movie re-make? Instead of a dead wealthy businessman, how about an NFL owner? Weekend at Al's?

Jeremy (Boston)

I just thought of it. Do you know who Al Davis looked like. Bill Murray's old partner in Scrooged....you know, the dead guy. Seriously...

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

BOOOOOOOO

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

BOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

Jeremy (Boston)

No way the Cable Guy makes it to next season. I'll thake the under on 15 months.

Ken Griffey Jr

I've still got my rocket arm.

Buzzmaster

  (10:08 AM)

Jeff said he's calling in right now.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Buzz you might want to delete the transcript before Conine gets here. Once he reads it he may run for the hills.

Buzzmaster

  (10:09 AM)

Here's Jeff!

Chad (Savannah, GA)

Jeff how did if feel going from WS champion to the Orioles and Royals then back to WS champion again?

Jeff Conine

  (10:10 AM)

Being able to win two World Series, especially after going through losing seasons with the Orioles and Royals, that's why we put on a uniform. It's especially sweet after you have no chance with a losing team.

Frank (DC)

Hey Jeff, how did you decide on getting involved in the Ironman?

Jeff Conine

  (10:11 AM)

The Marlins president David Sampson competed in the Ironman two years ago and always being a fan of the event, that kind of kick started my involvement in wanting to do the race. I figured, my first year of retirement would be a good time to do it.

Mike (Eagle River, WI)

How do you think the Brewers are going to do in the postseason?

Jeff Conine

  (10:12 AM)

Well, with the loss of Ben Sheets, that makes the task a little more difficult. But, it's not about the best team, it's about the hottest team and the Brewers are pretty hot right now.

Neal (Philly)

Jeff, thank you for retiring. Now you can't hurt the Phillies anymore.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

What was your favorite baseball moment?

Jeff Conine

  (10:13 AM)

It's got to be celebrating a World Series in Yankee Stadium. If you were to script a place to win one, Yankee Stadium would probably be the best place to do it.

Lucas (Indianapolis)

Jeff, do you prefer pop-tarts or toaster strudels? Seriously.

Jeff Conine

  (10:14 AM)

I don't eat anything specific for breakfast. In training for the Ironman, I try to keep it to some carbohydrates and non-processed type foods.

Carl (Lansing, MI)

What are your longest training runs, bike rides or swims?

Jeff Conine

  (10:14 AM)

Bike ride by far. About two weeks ago, I had about a seven hour training ride. My longest run has been three hours and my longest swim about two hours.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Jeff, What are your interests or passions now that you are done with baseball?

Jeff Conine

  (10:15 AM)

I guess my current passion is triathalon. After that, my wife and I are thinking about getting back into racquet ball which we played for a good deal of our lives.

Josh (Virgina)

Jeff, what is the hardest part about training for the ironman

Jeff Conine

  (10:16 AM)

Just the time commitment. My most active week, I was probably up to about 23 hours of training per week. Besides the physical toll, it takes a bit of time.

Brett (San Marcos, TX)

Hey Conine, the Astros could have used another bat down the stretch this season. Think you could've been the guy to fill those needs?

Jeff Conine

  (10:16 AM)

I was always sitting and watching the Astros, if I was still playing, I could have helped them out. Too bad they didn't start their run earlier, I think they could have caught up.

Godish (Chicago)

Do you watch the movie Ironman when you're training?

Jeff Conine

  (10:17 AM)

I listen to the song Ironman from Black Sabbith. Haven't seen the movie yet though.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

How do you keep your mind occupied for that amount of time? Your Ipod memory must be huge.

Jeff Conine

  (10:18 AM)

Training, I can wear an iPod and listen to music. But during the race, you're not allowed to. It gives me a lot of time to think about how much you're hurting.

Carl (Lansing, MI)

Do you have a goal finishing time? Or is finishing the goal?

Jeff Conine

  (10:18 AM)

For me, just finishing is the goal. I have an idea in my head of what it should take me, which should be between 13.5-14.5 hours.

Erik (NY)

Did you ever think about being a baseball analyst

Jeff Conine

  (10:19 AM)

I was actually given that opportunity a couple of weeks ago, I did the last Marlins home games telecast. I had a really good time doing that. I think in the future that I would be interested in doing that in a part time basis.

Jeff Conine

  (10:20 AM)

Thanks for chatting. Good luck to everyone's teams in the playoffs.

Buzzmaster

  (10:20 AM)

Thanks Jeff!

Matt Millen

You should become a GM. It's easy.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

So I had to work from 7:00 Monday morning to 3:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, then come back in at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday and work until 8:00 p.m., all to complete and file 2 briefs. I need a nap.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

He just reminded me the Yankees are not in the playoffs...*sigh*

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Jeff Conine seems like a nice guy. Good work on getting him for the chat Buzz but now I feel like my two mile walk every morning just isn't good enough.

Keith (MD)

Thanks Jeff, have bat, will travel

Chad (Savannah, GA)

Geaux Cubs! I can say that because they have 2 LSU Tigers on their roster in Theriot and Fontenot.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

When Conine mentioned winning the Series in Yankee Stadium, did anyone else picture steam shooting out of Kev (NYC)'s ears?

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Those are some serious briefs. Please keep Cuva Gooding Jr. away from your office.

Mark(HOF City )

I am as likely to feel sorry for a lawyer as I am a politician!

Kevin (Dallas)

My walk from my sofa to my car and then to my office chair still seems like enough.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

I run 6 miles a day and I'm dead...can't imagine participating in the ironman event

Al Davis

Indiana Jones will coach my team. He has prior experience with raiders.

Bob(Lowell, Ma)

I file my briefs in the underwear drawer and it doesn't take anywhere near that long.

Josh (Virgina)

I think Perdroia should win the AL MVP this season

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

I'd like to propose the banning of spelling the simple, two-letter word GO as GEAUX. Can I get a second?

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Damn Cuva...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

When I got home at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning my wife said, "I just hope you're not cheating on me." Nice appreciation of hard work.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

And I'm the cranky old man? Jeebus, Mark, relax. What about public defenders?

Kevin (Manassas)

Let the games begin! The Cubs will take on the Dodgers tonight at Wrigley, and will win Game 1 led by Ryan Dempster on the mound, and the offense will give him more than enough support. Go Cubbies!

Rick (Tampa,FL)

Happy hump day nation and Buzz. I learn something from nothing everyday from this MB chat.

Steve (MA via East Hartford)

I wish I had something to contribute!

Buzzmaster

  (10:24 AM)

Why start now!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Mark's got a point. I defend very big companies. I am a total corporate schill.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, I told Brian about the pirates that have been hijacking ships off Africa, and he was just amazed because he didn't think pirates still existed.

Buzzmaster

  (10:25 AM)

Except the canons have been replaced by tanks. And the swords by bazookas and machine guns. I call shenanigans. Those guys are wimps. Bring back the swords and wooden ships - then we'll call you pirates.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

I get up at 330 am every morning. Nothing good to report.

Steve (NJ)

Last night, my dad told me he thinks the Dodgers have the pitching (the pitching!) to beat the Cubs. It might be time to discuss assisted living with the demented old fart.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

So, the bars around Wrigley are going to stop selling beer after the 7th inning in "clinch" games. Can one of our Windy City chatters fill us in as to why?

Buzzmaster

  (10:26 AM)

Because Wrigley is already falling apart. It couldn't handle the rioting and bon fires.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Yeah, bring back the eyepatch, parrots, planks and the Yarrggghhh

Kevin (Dallas)

Nate's making a second income selling out his friends.

Tom's Wife (West Bloomfield)

Maybe Lady Buzz can give me Matt Damon's number.

Jack (NB Canada)

Queen Mary 2 is coming into port Buzz, fireboats are leading the way.

Nick (NJ)

If the Cubs get swept, do we immediately put Kevin (Manassas) on suicide watch? Or do we wait a day or two to see if he disappears from TMB?

Carl (Lansing, MI)

While I do not hate LSU as a whole or their football team, I cannot stand "GEAUX" Tigers....so you have a second from me.

Godish (Chicago)

Because Mayor (King) Daley wants it that way Clinton. Doesn't make much sense since they can start selling again after the game ends.

John J Rambo

I took care of the "Pirates" on the river.....

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Buzz: You'll be happy to note that none of the big companies I defend involve the Oil Man, the Satellite Dish Man, or the Pillsbury Doughboy.

Buzzmaster

  (10:28 AM)

What about The Man?

Brian (Madison, WI)

I just assumed with all the technology that we have that pirates would just have a lot of trouble succeeding.

Ryan (Los Angeles)

Steve, while I don't believe the Dodgers pitching staff is better, they are far more capable than you East Coasters believe. And at least they're in the playoffs.

tom* (parkville, md)

I predict the Brewers, Dodgers, Red Sox, and Rays will win their first round division series. I am almost always wrong about these things.

Jeff (Iowa)

Dodgers have been tough with Lowe and Billingsley. Saito is healthy now, too.

Bob(Lowell, Ma)

Relax Steve, having nothing to contribute is the first step on the road to becoming the Buzzmaster.

Chad (Savannah, GA)

GEAUX to HELL if you don't like my Geaux Tigers, Geaux Saints, Geaux Hornets, or Geaux Cubs. It's a Louisiana thing and since I am from there deal with it.

Rob (at my desk)

As a University of Idaho Alumni, let me assure Raiders fans that Tom Cable is in fact as bad as you think he is.

Mark(HOF City )

I am not an LSU fan, for the obvious reason, but I am a fan of the Cajun heritage and culture. I say Geaux!!!

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

The X is highly underused. I am a supporter of it's use, but not a supporter of LSU or poorly fitting hats.

Brian (NC)

How did Pirates get into Pittsburgh?

tom* (parkville, md)

When the Dodgers beat the Cubs, Kevin will need one day to recover, then he'll start 100+ days of explaining why the Cubbies will win it all in 2009.

Ryan (San Diego)

Derek Lowe has been pitching lights out and dont underestimate the ability of Ryan Dempster to flop in a big time spot

Buzzmaster

  (10:30 AM)

How do we know about Dempster's ability to flop in a big time spot? When has he been in a big time spot to show his flopping ability?

Kevin (Dallas)

Cable: He's done a great job with an offensive line that is almost exactly the same squad that stunk up the joint 2 years ago. Come on Rob, throw me a bone.

Steve (MA via East Hartford)

Did Jeaux Mauer win the batting title?

Pirates (Off the coast of somalia)

Hey Buzz how bout YOU bring the sword, and I'll keep this Uzi here

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

I'll still take you down, coward.

Jeff (Iowa)

Buzz, consider the source on that one.

Buzzmaster

  (10:31 AM)

Sorry.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Your going down a dangerous road...

Nate (Madison)

Can we NOT get into this choking conversation again?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Cubs in 4, White Sox in 5, Angels in 5, and if the Brewers win today it's Brewers in 5, otherwise I say it's Phillies in 4.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Buzz, Buzz, Buzz...you're asking Ryan in San Diego to provide evidence to support his claim? Why don't you just go talk to a brick wall while you're at it?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm starting a letter writing campaign to Cubs fans: Dear Cubs Fan: If your team wins the World Series, please don't become insufferable like Red Sox fans. The first adressee: Kevin (Manassas).

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Buzz you didn't post my baseball stats. Don't you trust me or did you just feel that no one would care? It's OK, I can take the criticism.

Buzzmaster

  (10:33 AM)

Didn't see anything.

Kevin (Dallas)

Brian can't make a decision. I'm shocked.

Nate (Madison)

Buzz, pirates have to use those weapons. Cannon wouldn't do much good against these big cargo ships.

Nate (Madison)

Brewers in 4. Rays in 5. Angels in 4. Dodgers in 5.

Brad (Carlisle, PA)

Mariners in 3, Orioles in 4, Pirates in 5, and Padres in 4. Book it.

Mark(HOF City )

I think it will be I don't care in 5, whatever in 4, so what in 5 and big deal in 7.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Predictions: Nate will drink. Brian will drink. Ryan will pop his collar. Tom will do lawyer stuff.

Mark(HOF City )

The big difference between Kevin and most Red Sox fans is he does not bash other teams while rooting for his. At least he maintains an air of dignity with his rants.

Rick (Tampa,FL)

Ive said it all along, TB VS Cubs in WS.

Rob (at my desk)

Cable was a head coach at U of I (Idaho) while I was there. The team went 11-35. How's that for a bone.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Aluminum cannon balls just aren't effective

Kevin (Dallas)

Coffee in 5, Zinger in 10, Nap in 30.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

The best choking of all time is probably when one of the Superfans started choking on Saturday Night Live.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

OK time for a repost of the Cubs v Dodgers pitching stuff: The Cubs were 9th in the bigs in percentage of games where they allowed four or fewer runs. The Dodgers ranked 6th. Yes, the Dodgers' pitching can match up to the Cubs. Thank you Buzz.

Buzzmaster

  (10:36 AM)

We had to wait for that? JB, I thought you were better than that.

Steve (NJ)

Rays are this year's Rockies...Cubs this year's Red Sox. Gee, that went so well for the Rockies last year.

tom* (parkville, md)

Mmmm...Zingers....

Lucas (Indianapolis)

I love goooooooooooooold!

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Well geez Buzz I can get into some long stats but the attention span on this chat can barely make it through the WIR.

Tom (Chicago)

What's the over under on "Manny being Manny" statements? 37 per game?

Jim Carey

Did somebody call for a Cable Guy?

Buzzmaster

I don't bathe regularly.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

Lucas is Lloyd?

Erik (NY)

Sabbathia must pitch each game: Mission Impossible 4

Ryan (Los Angeles)

Repost of more stats: Dodgers 2nd in ERA with 3.68, Cubs fifth with 3.87. Dodgers and Cubs tied for 2nd in WHIP.

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Einhorn is Finkle. (Had to be done).

Jeff (Iowa)

Hey, give Al Davis credit. At least he didn't hire someone out of a bed and breakfast this time.

Oil Man

I'm hoping for a Tampa/LA World Series. Think of all the gas that can be used up during that.

BJ (Carmel, NY)

This arm will self destruct in 4 games, 3 games, 2 games, 1 game...

Cable Guy (Under the boards)

Oh we're playing prison rules?!.... Meet me under the boards and you'll find out...

Neal (Philly)

Sabathia would've eaten those bugs at Jacobs Field last year.

Kevin (Dallas)

I stopped reading halfway through JB's comment. Like Buzz and most MBers I don't read past two sentences. You put the lime in the coconut and you drink them both up. You put the lime in the coconut and then you feel better.

Mark(HOF City )

Too bad he didn't get rid of Kiffin earlier. He would have looked good in a Razorback shirt.

Kevin (Manassas)

You guys can keep throwing out all of your stats, and talking trash about the Cubs, you have been doing it all season. We will see what happens. Go Cubbies!

Jeff (Iowa)

I'm trying to think of a World Series matchup that would make Bud Selig's head explode.

Buzzmaster

  (10:43 AM)

Tampa-Milwaukee. Could be one of the lowest rated series.....Now, let the whines come in.

Kevin's Mom (Manasses)

Oh Boy, Playoff time. Luckily I stocked up with extra tissues....

Steve (NJ)

Knucklesucker is discussing air force pilots as though I care right now. It's an incredibly dull conversation we're having. You probably should have skipped this sentence.

Lucas (Indianapolis)

Jeff I think that would be Tampa / Milwaukee

Mark(HOF City)

My guess is a Tampa/Philly WS would not be Seligs first choice.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Uh oh Buzz you're going to get Nate fired up

tom* (parkville, md)

I said Doooctor, ain't there nothin' I can take/I said Doooctor, to relieve this belly ache?

Keith (MD)

*It's football season* what is all of this baseball talk about?

Godish (Chicago)

Not sure Buzz. Beer drinkers and OJ drinkers may be watching that one.

Erik (NY)

The highest rated series would be Cubs-Red Sox

Buzzmaster

  (10:44 AM)

Erik, thanks for opening today's ''Duh'' folder.

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Unless those pilots are named Maverick or Goose, I'm out.

Lucas (Indianapolis)

Will Smith was an Air Force pilot in Independence Day.

Nate (Madison)

Selig used to own the Brewers, it was said he was almost crying (out of joy you turds) when Milwaukee clinched. He would not like it for buisness reasons but personal reasons he would love it.

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

I'm sure he'd be crying again once he saw the league's bank account after that series. Has a World Series ever lost money?

Brian (Madison, WI)

Cubs/White Sox and the city of Chicago might not be around for 2009

Doctor (.)

Let me get this straight. YOu put the lime in the coconut?

The Dish (Elgin, IL)

Can we open up the other "duh" folder, the ONB?

Buzzmaster

  (10:45 AM)

Sure, why the heck not?

Steve Bartman (2003)

You're welcome for keeping the NLCS alive.

Ben (Charlotte)

I know this may classify as ONB, but I can't be here this morning. But I was wondering, how can Al Davis fire Lane Kiffin without pay? Does Kiffin have to take him to court?

Doug (Richmond In.)

did anyone catch how Al Davis said he gave Kiffin the letter then in the same breath said he had it fed exed. Just thught it was funny

Jay (NY)

Doesn't Al Davis's face look like it's melting? He should be Jigsaw's sidekick in Saw V.

Michael B (Sacramento, CA)

The sports world can now finally see how far the self distructive and egotistical Al Davis will go to save a buck or million by blaming a coach for unprofessional behavior with the harshest unprofessionalism the SportsNation has EVER encountered. Men like him are why this country is in a financial crisis by showing their employees don't mean anything but making them more money!

ray gordon reid CLEARWATER FLORIDA 33I57

COMMENT NUMBER.1 NOW AT 9.55 AM LETS GO RAYS

Buzzmaster

  (10:46 AM)

And that's it.

Sean (Philly)

Selig has to want Red Sox vs Philly. East Coast Bias and all, and the Pats beating the Eagles in the Superbowl not that long ago. Well, at least Boston and Philly would watch it.

Nate (Madison)

I'm not going to get fired up. I'm just letting everyone count out Milwaukee like they did last week, and we'll see what happens. I came to realize actually how big it was for Milwaukee to make the playoffs for the team, fan base, and the city and I'm enjoying this moment. I'm not going to get all bent out of shape over anything.

Rick (Tampa,FL)

Thanks Steve (NJ) there goes my lunch AGAIN.

Mark(HOF City )

I believe the highest rated one would be LA/Boston. The MannyandTorre vs. Red Sox plot line would be a key point.

George (Houston)

Oh I got a good one LA vs Red Sox you not only have Manny go back to Boston, but you get to see Joe Torre vs. Boston again

Ajene (NYC)

I could have rooted for the Dodgers and Joe Torre but not with Manny there. I still have the scars from too manny beatings. (Get it?)

Erik (NY)

Al Davis looked funny all puffed up in that Raiders jacket

Derek Lowe and Nomar

Um, we used to play for Boston too.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Al Davis responsible for the financial crisis? Hmmm, might be right

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Kevin (Dallas)'s two sentence rule doesn't apply in the ONB. I couldn't even make it through the first sentence of Michael B's post.

Sean (Philly)

Goose wasn't a pilot...just sayin.

Jeremy (Boston)

Nate, I'll say it again. There is 8 teams in the playoffs, and 8 teams have a chance to win it.

Brian (Madison, WI)

I bet you we can get Nate all bent out of shape by the end of the week, maybe even by the end of the day.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

Not fired up, yet making some passive-agressive smack talk. Classy.

Paul (Lorain, OH)

I got nothing today.. Sorry for wasting your time.

The Dish (Elgin, IL)

I think the highest rated series would be the Yankees against....oh wait, nevermind

al (dc)

and dont forget angel berroa's return to face AL pitching.

Kevin (Dallas)

I feel the need... the need for speed!

Homer J. Simpson

mmmmm...

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

There are 8 teams, not there is...jeez.

Josh (Cleveland Ohio)

I want to see C.C. Sabathia in the playoffs again

Jeremy (Boston)

There are....There are 8 teams in the playoffs...

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

I'm slowly jumping on Clinton's anti-Nate bandwagon (if I move any quicker, the jostling of the bandwagon might break Clinton's hip).

ledgq (Columbus,In.)

Anyone who really cares about the ratings on TV is not a true baseball fan! And Skip, Al Davis should be banned from football.

George (Houston)

Lunch!!!!!!!!!!!!! Going to Carrabbas with a client

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

Dodgers/Angels is a series that may look like a good one but I think TV ratings would be weak. Remember the Subway Series? People on the East Coast won't care about Dodgers/Angels.

Paul (Lorain, OH)

Me too Josh. It'll be fun watching him melt down in the clutch games for a team other than the one I root for. Sorry Milwaukee fan.

Sledge (Bham, AL)

Just stopped in to let everyone know that I'm having left over Papa John's today. Carry On.

Rick (Tampa,FL)

10:51 AM ET ( LLLLUUUUNNNNCCCCHHHH )

Albert Pujols

Nice to hear that Brad Lidge has finally comeback since I smoked him three years ago.

Clinton (Indianapolis)

LUNCH! Another microwave meal.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Lunch: Blimpies sandwich...not sure which one..maybe their Cuban sandwich

J.D. (KS)

How did Al Davis hand kiffin a letter and fedex it to him on the same friday?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Lunch: Leftovers from the secretaries' monthly luncheon.

Steve (NJ)

Dodgers/Angels...that might get a negative share, considering it wouldn't begin until 11 pm.

Buzzmaster

  (10:52 AM)

Would they just start that game in the third inning?

Lucas (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Five Dollar...Five Dollar foot long..

Chris (NY)

Turkey/salami sammy with some chips for this guy

Sean (Philly)

When people talk about sports that don't relate to one of "my" teams, I always play the Devil's Advocate, unless it is the Rams, they just stink this year.

George (Houston)

How well the Brewers do might figure into where C.C. Sabathia ends up next year

Mark(HOF City )

Mmmm... leftover Papa John's sounds good. I think I will order a pizza tonight so I can have leftovers tomorrow. Brilliant!

Pat (Chicago)

Its simple, Al Davis moonlights as a FedEx delivery man.

Nate (Madison)

No lunch today, working through it so I can leave around 2 and catch the game.

Sean (Philly)

In honor of Jeff Conine, I am going to rent Ironman tonight.

Mark Lemke (ATL)

eat fresh....

antonio (santa fe, NM)

breakfast burrito please

Jeremy (Boston)

Even better JD....I think Al Davis kept impeaching Lane for saying after the Bills game that he hadn't talked to Al that day....but that they talked to each other on the plane....wouldn't the plan ride have happened, after the post game interview?

J.B. (Dunmore, PA)

And they'd end it in the 7th Buzz.

Lloyd Christmas (Aspen)

I swallowed a giant june bug in the pass. I'm still kind of full.

Paul (Lorain, OH)

Lunch: Can't really decide.. most likely chinese.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Al Davis can only come out at night, so I doubt he's a fedex employee

Sean (Philly)

So accorind to George (Houston), how well the Brewer's do will determine where in the Yankees rotation CC ends up.

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Buzz: Any update on MB 2.0?

Buzzmaster

  (10:56 AM)

Ha. Looking like late winter.

Brian (Madison, WI)

Buzz you're not going to let me join in the Nate/Clinton feud?

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Actually, I think how well the Brewers do will determine what date CC will end up on the Yankees' DL.

Kevin (Dallas)

I've had enough Raider jokes today Efrain: Just a reminder, Yankees are not in the playoffs.

Hulk Hogan (Miami)

Lunch for me is 250 sit ups with a side of 100 push ups, brother!

Sean (Philly)

Accorind? I need to start proof reading...

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

Man, how does one butcher the spelling of according

Jeremy (Boston)

Join the feud? I figured you were already on both sides. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Conan (O'Brien)

In mb 2.0 we have to log in to our espn acounts. All celebrities vanish from the mb...IN THE YEAR 2000!

Rick (Tampa,FL)

Small birthday party for employee today, delivery pizza. Have a great hump day nation and Buzz. Peace out.

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

2.0 is urban legend at this point.

Carl (Lansing, MI)

Sean, good idea making fun of your typo before the rest of the MB gets a chance to.

Rick (Tampa,FL)

One final thought, (GO RAYS)

Kevin (Manassas)

GO CUBBIES!!

Alan (Indianapolis)

Lunch: Chinese Buffet

Neal (Philly)

The work week is more than half over!

Scott (Brewtown)

1.5 hours and I am outta here!!

Kevin (Dallas)

The Morning Buzz 2.0: Do Nothing Harder!

Lucas (Indianapolis)

I had a 2.0 in college, hence I am chatting with Buzz at 10:00AM

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

Nowhere near the last post.

Kevin (Dallas)

Go Cubbies! (Hate the Dodgers)

Brian (Madison, WI)

Go Cubs Go, Go Cubs Go, hey MB whatya say, the Cubs are gonna win today!

tom* (parkville, md)

Go Baseball!!!

Jeff (Iowa)

Bye all. Peace out.

Buzzmaster

  (11:00 AM)

Thanks for stopping by everyone. We'll be back again tomorrow. Until then, stay classy, SportsNation. Enjoy the games today!

Tom (West Bloomfield, MI)

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Joe (Huntsville,AL)

Buzz 2.0 is also fat

Efrain (Bayonne NJ)

GO DODGERS!!!

Kevin (Dallas)

Later alligator.