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imdaman99

04-17-2022, 10:04 PM

I don't know why MLB thought it was a good idea to put their Friday games on Apple Tv. They're adding another subscription on top of forcing me to keep cable television service to watch local teams.

Technically it's free. You only gotta make an account but then that ruins it for boomers that have no idea how to do that :lol I didn't feel right about adding a cc to it, but I guess that's only there in case you want to purchase something. I won't ever turn the app on unless the Mets play plus I get alerts any time I get charged on that card so I think I'm good.

Yankees lost 5-0 to a triple A team and the Mets won 5-0. It was a good day for me :oldlol:

TheMan

04-18-2022, 10:20 AM

I don't know why MLB thought it was a good idea to put their Friday games on Apple Tv. They're adding another subscription on top of forcing me to keep cable television service to watch local teams.

Unfortunately had to watch my Sox vs the Rays with that horrible woman commentator and her boring color commentator they have at Apple TV...never again!

Charlie Sheen

04-18-2022, 01:10 PM

Technically it's free. You only gotta make an account but then that ruins it for boomers that have no idea how to do that :lol I didn't feel right about adding a cc to it, but I guess that's only there in case you want to purchase something. I won't ever turn the app on unless the Mets play plus I get alerts any time I get charged on that card so I think I'm good.

Yankees lost 5-0 to a triple A team and the Mets won 5-0. It was a good day for me :oldlol:
Free for the whole season? I thought it was just a 3month trial?

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A series L and no Lakers in the playoffs?

Tough weekend to be a Yankees fan.
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Unfortunately had to watch my Sox vs the Rays with that horrible woman commentator and her boring color commentator they have at Apple TV...never again!

She is bad. Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football bad. Sox are gonna win the central by 20 games this year. They are so much better than that division losing their 2 best SP's isn't enough to bring them back to the pack.

AlternativeAcc.

04-19-2022, 05:57 PM

Roki Sasaki is the best pitcher in the world. He's a 20 year old Japanese player and has thrown 17 straight perfect innings.

We won't see him in the MLB for another 5-6 years though

TheMan

04-19-2022, 07:46 PM

Roki Sasaki is the best pitcher in the world. He's a 20 year old Japanese player and has thrown 17 straight perfect innings.

We won't see him in the MLB for another 5-6 years though

Lol, until he can prove he can pitch in the big leagues, him being the best pitcher in the world is just another one of your awful takes.

TheMan

04-19-2022, 07:50 PM

Free for the whole season? I thought it was just a 3month trial?

https://twitter.com/masnOrioles/status/1515789061105106948
:lol

She is bad. Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football bad. Sox are gonna win the central by 20 games this year. They are so much better than that division losing their 2 best SP's isn't enough to bring them back to the pack.

I never saw the broadcast with Miller, searched it on YouTube and holy shit was I cringing HARD. I never thought he was funny and that shit show proved it without an ounce of doubt :facepalm

warriorfan

04-19-2022, 07:58 PM

Giants got some tough breaks with two replay reviews earlier. One lead to a rally that tied the game in the 5th. It was the right call though. But there was a replay in the top of the 10th where Estrada was clearly safe and the replay came back as out. Erased a run and then lost in the bottom of the 10th.

Webb and Scherzer are having a duel for the second game of the double header. Should be a good game.

warriorfan

04-19-2022, 08:58 PM

Scherzer with 5 hitless innings. He’s dealing.

AlternativeAcc.

04-19-2022, 09:26 PM

Lol, until he can prove he can pitch in the big leagues, him being the best pitcher in the world is just another one of your awful takes.

He threw the first perfect game in the NPB in over 25 years. Then did it again the next game. His fastball blows Gerrit Coles out of the water.

Is baseball another sport you pretend to know anything about? :oldlol:

TheMan

04-20-2022, 01:11 AM

He threw the first perfect game in the NPB in over 25 years. Then did it again the next game. His fastball blows Gerrit Coles out of the water.

Is baseball another sport you pretend to know anything about? :oldlol:
It's the Japanese league you twit, are you trying to argue that the Japanese league is on par with MLB? That's like some striker on an MLS team going on all time tear, 2 goals a game for a whole season and trying to argue he's the best in the world, no you idiot, until you go up against the best in one of Europe's top leagues (English Premier League, Calcio Serie A, LA Liga, Bundesliga etc) and do it there can you even entertain to make such a claim. How many sure things from Japan came over to the Majors only to be meh? Daisuke Matsuzaka, ring a bell? I'm not saying that kid is a scrub, but to call him the best pitcher in the world because he's raking it in Japan is a stupid take, and throwing faster than Cole doesn't mean shit, plenty of guys throw faster than him, doesn't necessarily make them better pitchers...FOH son. Figures why you stan LeBron, because you're a dope.

AlternativeAcc.

04-20-2022, 07:05 AM

It's the Japanese league you twit, are you trying to argue that the Japanese league is on par with MLB? That's like some striker on an MLS team going on all time tear, 2 goals a game for a whole season and trying to argue he's the best in the world, no you idiot, until you go up against the best in one of Europe's top leagues (English Premier League, Calcio Serie A, LA Liga, Bundesliga etc) and do it there can you even entertain to make such a claim. How many sure things from Japan came over to the Majors only to be meh? Daisuke Matsuzaka, ring a bell? I'm not saying that kid is a scrub, but to call him the best pitcher in the world because he's raking it in Japan is a stupid take, and throwing faster than Cole doesn't mean shit, plenty of guys throw faster than him, doesn't necessarily make them better pitchers...FOH son. Figures why you stan LeBron, because you're a dope.
He has the longest perfect inning streak in professional baseball history and if you've watched him you know he'd be dominating in the MLB too. Shut the **** up

TheMan

04-20-2022, 10:30 AM

He has the longest perfect inning streak in professional baseball history and if you've watched him you know he'd be dominating in the MLB too. Shut the **** up

What part of MLB hitters > NPB hitters are you not understanding? Until he proves he can dominate the best of the best, calling him the best pitcher in the world is retarded.

Wally450

04-20-2022, 11:29 AM

Sox with a gritty win over the Jays last night 2-1. Gonna need those type of outings from Eovaldi regularly with our pitching staff.

AlternativeAcc.

04-20-2022, 01:20 PM

What part of MLB hitters > NPB hitters are you not understanding? Until he proves he can dominate the best of the best, calling him the best pitcher in the world is retarded.

Until you watch him play, study his pitches, and understand that striking out hitters is harder in NPB and he manages to strike out 13 straight in a perfect game, then threw another perfect game his next outing , you'll realize he's the best. This isn't some random guy who gut lucky. He's a well known phenom with ridiculous stuff that's better than what DeGrom when healthy or anyone else is dealing. 17 perfect innings straight is unheard of in professional ball.

You're just a dumb bitch...

Patrick Chewing

04-20-2022, 02:22 PM

Scherzer's impeccable outing got me thinking. We are seeing the last few dominant pitchers to pitch in MLB. SP's are pitching less and less innings due to a variety of reasons, but the longevity that guys like Scherzer, Verlander, and Kershaw have won't be seen for a while I believe. No more 300 game winners that's for sure. Guys like Scherzer and Verlander were a new breed of dominant pitchers that surpass 3000 strikeouts, but don't come close to 300 wins. Even Kershaw, at age 34 only has 187 Wins. Outside of these 3 guys, I can't tell you who looks to be a sure Hall of Famer. Maybe Gerrit Cole.

ShawkFactory

04-20-2022, 05:43 PM

TheMan

04-20-2022, 07:05 PM

Until you watch him play, study his pitches, and understand that striking out hitters is harder in NPB and he manages to strike out 13 straight in a perfect game, then threw another perfect game his next outing , you'll realize he's the best. This isn't some random guy who gut lucky. He's a well known phenom with ridiculous stuff that's better than what DeGrom when healthy or anyone else is dealing. 17 perfect innings straight is unheard of in professional ball.

You're just a dumb bitch...

And you're an absolute moron for thinking NPB batters are on par with MLB. Until he does all those great things at the highest level, he can't be considered the best pitcher in the world. I'm done with you, moron.

AlternativeAcc.

04-20-2022, 07:13 PM

And you're an absolute moron for thinking NPB batters are on par with MLB. Until he does all those great things at the highest level, he can't be considered the best pitcher in the world. I'm done with you, moron.

He's the first one to do it in that league in 25+ years... then did it the next fukking game. Watch the guy play before you start blasting off obvious things. Nobody said the NPB Is as good as MLB. But saying they have the best pitcher in the world isn't remotely a reach. That Ohtani guy is pretty good too.. I guess you would've been saying the same thing about him. Sucks until he does it in MLB... Watch him pitch dick head

Patrick Chewing

04-21-2022, 04:02 PM

There’s plenty of dominant pitchers. They’re just asked to do different things now.

Name some of them. And asked to do different things? WTF are you talking about?? :oldlol:

imdaman99

04-21-2022, 10:26 PM

Name some of them. And asked to do different things? WTF are you talking about?? :oldlol:

I was sure Degrom was gonna be a HOF'er with 1 more Cy... which for him would have been easy if he could stay healthy. He was off to a historic start last year, but turns out throwing harder than everyone else... is detrimental to your arm nowadays. I'm actually pleasantly shocked Mets are still good without him. In days past, pre-Cohen, Mets would have been done already if their best pitcher got hurt :lol Mets might actually be good :banana:

ShawkFactory

04-22-2022, 11:27 PM

Name some of them. And asked to do different things? WTF are you talking about?? :oldlol:

You really want me to name the great pitchers? :lol

They're asked to do different things than pitchers 20-30-40 years ago were asked to do. Even 10 years ago. That's an absolute fact.

You're not expected to throw 8 innings and save the bullpen anymore. Velocity around the league is higher than ever because these dudes are now going in and blowing as fast as they can to then pass it off to the bullpen. The analytics are finally catching up and the fact that the 3rd time through the order shows a serious uptick in opponent numbers across the board means now as a starter you're expected to dominate the first 18 hitters. Starting is more of a sprint than a marathon.

There's no more throwing 80% in the first couple innings to preserve yourself to go 9.

Having said all of that...there are plenty of dudes who start games now that are incredible.

ShawkFactory

04-22-2022, 11:43 PM

Until you watch him play, study his pitches, and understand that striking out hitters is harder in NPB and he manages to strike out 13 straight in a perfect game, then threw another perfect game his next outing , you'll realize he's the best. This isn't some random guy who gut lucky. He's a well known phenom with ridiculous stuff that's better than what DeGrom when healthy or anyone else is dealing. 17 perfect innings straight is unheard of in professional ball.

You're just a dumb bitch...

He's nasty but you need to chill. Major league baseball is completely different. People strike out more here but there's a reason why. Pitchers are better for starters.

But the power over here is worlds different. Players in the MLB sacrifice strikeouts for power sometimes. When you have no power then all you have is putting the ball in play.

He very well could and probably will be an elite pitcher in the MLB. But we don't know yet so don't call him the best in the world.

AlternativeAcc.

04-23-2022, 01:17 AM

He's nasty but you need to chill. Major league baseball is completely different. People strike out more here but there's a reason why. Pitchers are better for starters.

But the power over here is worlds different. Players in the MLB sacrifice strikeouts for power sometimes. When you have no power then all you have is putting the ball in play.

He very well could and probably will be an elite pitcher in the MLB. But we don't know yet so don't call him the best in the world.

Study his pitches. Nobody throws what he throws. 17 straight perfect innings

We have no idea if he will stay healthy or not. But if he does he's absolutely gonna dominate the MLB. And he's the best in the world right now. Just do some research

ShawkFactory

04-23-2022, 02:35 AM

Study his pitches. Nobody throws what he throws. 17 straight perfect innings

We have no idea if he will stay healthy or not. But if he does he's absolutely gonna dominate the MLB. And he's the best in the world right now. Just do some research

It's not about his pitches. Obviously the stuff is there and then some. I'm not saying "hurrr MLB players can hit that shit".

It's mental on the biggest stage. Before you know how he's going to react when someone lays off his slider and then he misses on a fastball and gives up a 450 foot shot and then doesn't have 6 hitters in the lineup after that are easy outs. Lets see how he handles it when it happens more often than he's used to. And as you said, staying healthy while pitching in a far more stressful environment.

Don't call him the best in the world until he's experienced and accomplished all of that.

I used to think the same about Strasburg. And while he's turned out relatively well, YouTube highlights and numbers against inferior opponents aren't going to make you the best.

Patrick Chewing

04-23-2022, 10:43 AM

You really want me to name the great pitchers? :lol

They're asked to do different things than pitchers 20-30-40 years ago were asked to do. Even 10 years ago. That's an absolute fact.

You're not expected to throw 8 innings and save the bullpen anymore. Velocity around the league is higher than ever because these dudes are now going in and blowing as fast as they can to then pass it off to the bullpen. The analytics are finally catching up and the fact that the 3rd time through the order shows a serious uptick in opponent numbers across the board means now as a starter you're expected to dominate the first 18 hitters. Starting is more of a sprint than a marathon.

There's no more throwing 80% in the first couple innings to preserve yourself to go 9.

Having said all of that...there are plenty of dudes who start games now that are incredible.

Outside of those I already named, there are no more dominant pitchers. Sure, you can rattle off Cole and DeGrom, but it's still too early on Cole and DeGrom is always injured. Yes, when he's healthy, he's dominant, but we can't include him into this conversation. All I'm saying is that the era of Pedro, Clemens, Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Randy Johnson, and Schilling is over.

The only thing they're asked to do differently nowadays is pitch less and to me, that's not baseball. And even if we expect a SP to go 5 or 6 innings, you still don't have as many dominant pitchers as you did before.

AlternativeAcc.

04-23-2022, 11:19 AM

It's not about his pitches. Obviously the stuff is there and then some. I'm not saying "hurrr MLB players can hit that shit".

It's mental on the biggest stage. Before you know how he's going to react when someone lays off his slider and then he misses on a fastball and gives up a 450 foot shot and then doesn't have 6 hitters in the lineup after that are easy outs. Lets see how he handles it when it happens more often than he's used to. And as you said, staying healthy while pitching in a far more stressful environment.

Don't call him the best in the world until he's experienced and accomplished all of that.

I used to think the same about Strasburg. And while he's turned out relatively well, YouTube highlights and numbers against inferior opponents aren't going to make you the best.

I don't buy any of that. Strasburg dealt with injuries from the get-go... that's a dumb example

None of the hitters in the NPB are easy outs... they're not as powerful but they make contact and they play a different style in Japan. There's a reason it's been 28 years since their last perfect game before Roki. And he practically did it twice. That's outrageous.

Mentally he'll be fine. He lost family members to a tsunami at age 9 and threw 2 straight perfect games at age 20. His stuff isn't just good... it's outrageously good.. his fastball and cutter are better than anybody in MLB by a long shot.

ShawkFactory

04-23-2022, 01:31 PM

Outside of those I already named, there are no more dominant pitchers. Sure, you can rattle off Cole and DeGrom, but it's still too early on Cole and DeGrom is always injured. Yes, when he's healthy, he's dominant, but we can't include him into this conversation. All I'm saying is that the era of Pedro, Clemens, Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Randy Johnson, and Schilling is over.

The only thing they're asked to do differently nowadays is pitch less and to me, that's not baseball. And even if we expect a SP to go 5 or 6 innings, you still don't have as many dominant pitchers as you did before.

Just because it isn’t baseball to you doesn’t mean it isn’t baseball. Relief pitchers are very much a part of the game.

And yes, being asked to pitch less was my entire point. They’re asked to pitch less but more aggressively. So there’s a trade-off.

The 90s is the greatest era of front end pitching in the history of baseball. Not really fair to knock the guys now. But there’s plenty of guys. Maybe some you’ve never seen and barely heard of.

Check out Alek Manoah.

insidehoops

04-23-2022, 05:14 PM

An actual final score today: Cubs 21, Pirates 0.

AlternativeAcc.

04-26-2022, 10:35 PM

Trout is still by far the best player in baseball. Maybe ever.

Pulled the trigger on his rookie card for 2700 earlier today

BurningHammer

04-27-2022, 12:56 AM

Trout is still by far the best player in baseball. Maybe ever.

Pulled the trigger on his rookie card for 2700 earlier today

Too bad Angels suck even though they are having Trout AND Ohtani.

AlternativeAcc.

04-27-2022, 02:50 AM

Too bad Angels suck even though they are having Trout AND Ohtani.

They're pretty good this year. Good rotation, solid bullpen, good lineup. I think they'll win the AL West

Trouts looking like he'll win MVP number 4... which should probably be 6 but whatever

Patrick Chewing

04-27-2022, 10:55 AM

AlternativeAcc.

04-27-2022, 11:37 AM

The only sad thing about Trout is that he's never been fully healthy, so when he retires, he probably won't hold any records, but his stats will still be gaudy. I mean, I could be totally wrong. If he plays another 10 years and stays in relatively good health, he could be a 700 homer guy. He's only 35 homeruns away from 350 at age 30.

Through 2019 he was mostly healthy and had the highest WAR by his age of anybody in history. Then covid happened and the calf strain that kept him out last year. He's still on a top 5 pace I believe

I think they should move him to right or left field though to lighten his load. He plays the game so hard which is great but definitely opens him up to potential injuries. I always worry when I see him sprinting on the base path like a mad man. Hes too damn big to be moving like that

BurningHammer

05-02-2022, 12:41 AM

Healthy George Springer may push Blue Jays to the world series this time.

ShawkFactory

05-04-2022, 09:38 AM

Please please let Angels make the playoffs. That would be so good for baseball.

The rotation will be key obviously. Thor needs to stay healthy

Wally450

05-05-2022, 10:16 AM

The Red Sox keep finding ways to lose games. Up 4-3 with 2 outs in the 9th and you lose 10-5 in 10 innings. You can't make this stuff up. :oldlol:

imdaman99

05-06-2022, 09:14 PM

Mets had a dramatic 7 run 9th inning last night. Have had some special moments this year, making me think it could happen.

https://media4.giphy.com/media/Qy2VKY3xlI1QyR6Ix5/giphy.gif

AlternativeAcc.

05-11-2022, 12:57 AM

Angels rookie pitcher Reid Detmers just threw a no-no. Trout hit two bombs and has a wRC+ of 246 on the season. That's higher than Bonds' in 02

Angels are the most exciting team in sports. :banana:

TheMan

05-15-2022, 11:51 AM

Angels rookie pitcher Reid Detmers just threw a no-no. Trout hit two bombs and has a wRC+ of 246 on the season. That's higher than Bonds' in 02

Angels are the most exciting team in sports. :banana:

The Yankees will roll over them come playoffs

Patrick Chewing

05-22-2022, 07:34 PM

Manny Machado is running away with the MVP already.

imdaman99

05-24-2022, 01:31 AM

:no: not so fast. Big meat Pete giving it a run :banana:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/70/70/8c7070c324b3fbc51eae05543dd13a88.jpg

ShawkFactory

05-24-2022, 12:41 PM

:no: not so fast. Big meat Pete giving it a run :banana:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8c/70/70/8c7070c324b3fbc51eae05543dd13a88.jpg

Nahhhhhh

Wally450

05-25-2022, 01:06 PM

Red Sox starting to get it together. 6 wins in a row and 10 in their last 13. They're getting the bat on the ball now.

TheMan

05-25-2022, 11:16 PM

Red Sox starting to get it together. 6 wins in a row and 10 in their last 13. They're getting the bat on the ball now.

As soon as you said this, losing 3-1 to the ChiSox rn but yeah, they gave us a whupping last night.

Wally450

05-26-2022, 10:20 AM

As soon as you said this, losing 3-1 to the ChiSox rn but yeah, they gave us a whupping last night.

I know lol. I jinxed the hell out of them.

ShawkFactory

06-08-2022, 05:27 PM

Acuna is finally getting his footing and the starting pitching IS legit, especially if Morton figures his shit out.

The Braves have the A's, Pirates, Nationals, and Cubs over the next couple of weeks while the Mets have Padres, Angels, Brewers, Marlins, and Astros. If they aren't careful this 8 game lead could turn to 5 pretty quickly. Then when can see what they're truly made of.

Patrick Chewing

06-08-2022, 10:30 PM

LOL @ The Angels. Poor Mike Trout stuck on that miserable team.

TheMan

06-09-2022, 05:27 PM

ShawkFactory

06-09-2022, 05:45 PM

Anyone remember the Belli/Yeli MVP race in 2019? Both guys have been absolutely horrible since. So weird.

Patrick Chewing

06-10-2022, 08:33 AM

TheMan, explain to us what that senile Larussa did against the Dodgers yesterday :oldlol:.

TheMan

06-10-2022, 11:46 AM

TheMan, explain to us what that senile Larussa did against the Dodgers yesterday :oldlol:.

Bruh, you're right, dude is legit senile :facepalm

The team has quit on him too but our owner is too damn loyal to can the great Tony LaRussa so we're stuck with him until he decides to go away :mad:

mlh1981

06-20-2022, 03:54 PM

Reds owner Bob Castellini needs to sell the team.

BurningHammer

06-20-2022, 03:58 PM

Reds owner Bob Castellini needs to sell the team.

Are you okay with a potential Reds moving out of Cincy that may come with the owner change?

mlh1981

06-20-2022, 04:01 PM

Are you okay with a potential Reds moving out of Cincy that may come with the owner change?

I don't think that would happen. They are too entrenched in the community and with a modern stadium.

Patrick Chewing

06-22-2022, 03:53 PM

Yordan Alvarez killing it right now in the AL. I don't want to hear any more Ohtani for MVP crap just because he can pitch.

ShawkFactory

06-22-2022, 06:12 PM

Yordan Alvarez killing it right now in the AL. I don't want to hear any more Ohtani for MVP crap just because he can pitch.

Judge is the favorite

AlternativeAcc.

06-23-2022, 12:41 PM

Judge is the favorite

Ohtani after his 8 RBI game and 2 hitter is right there with Judge

ShawkFactory

07-02-2022, 11:30 AM

Yea Shohei is closing on the MVP race heavily.

Charlie Sheen

07-05-2022, 11:44 AM

Thor has been effective, but he's not the pitcher I expected him to be. He struggles big putting hitters away when he gets to two strikes.

ShawkFactory

07-06-2022, 09:20 PM

Ok Ohtani is the MVP. Jesus Christ.

BurningHammer

07-13-2022, 01:46 PM

Jays fire Charlie Montoyo. Kinda fair since Jays has dropped a lot of games lately, but still....

Patrick Chewing

07-23-2022, 01:00 AM

**** yeah Ohtani got rocked by the Bravos!

The Angels are such a miserable team though.

BurningHammer

07-23-2022, 01:34 AM

Jays 28-5 Red Sox :eek:

Charlie Sheen

07-27-2022, 09:13 AM

Sox are gonna win the central by 20 games this year. They are so much better than that division losing their 2 best SP's isn't enough to bring them back to the pack.

Can't believe how wrong I was here. They've had more than their share of injuries on the south side, but it still feels like a disappointment from an outsider's perspective.

It has been entertaining watching everyone on Twitter blame TLR though. Never liked that guy :lol

insidehoops

07-27-2022, 09:30 PM

BurningHammer

07-28-2022, 12:16 AM

The Baltimore Orioles have signed top pick Jackson Holliday.

AP: "The 18-year-old high schooler and No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB amateur draft signed a contract Wednesday with an $8.19 million signing bonus."

One of Matt Holliday's sons. All-star's descendants seems to be a trend now. Blue Jays have already been on it for awhile now.

ShawkFactory

07-28-2022, 03:54 PM

One of Matt Holliday's sons. All-star's descendants seems to be a trend now. Blue Jays have already been on it for awhile now.

Jackson Holiday literally looks like a child. I’m getting old.

Street Hunger

08-01-2022, 05:58 PM

ESPN.com: "The Houston Astros have acquired first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles in a three-team trade that also involves the Tampa Bay Rays, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday. Besides Mancini, the Astros are getting right-hander Jayden Murray from the Rays, who are acquiring outfielder Jose Siri from Houston, sources said. The Orioles are receiving right-handers Seth Johnson (from the Rays) and Chayce McDermott (from Houston), sources said."

Street Hunger

08-01-2022, 06:03 PM

Best records

AMERICAN
Yankees 69-34
Astros 67-36
Blue Jays 57-45

NATIONAL
Dodgers 68-33
Mets 64-37
Braves 62-41

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 01:23 AM

Yankees add Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from A's.

Padres add Josh Hader from Brewers.

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 01:06 PM

Juan Soto, plus Josh Bell, to Padres.

Padres haven't been this loaded for a long while.

TheMan

08-02-2022, 01:12 PM

Can't believe how wrong I was here. They've had more than their share of injuries on the south side, but it still feels like a disappointment from an outsider's perspective.

It has been entertaining watching everyone on Twitter blame TLR though. Never liked that guy :lol

Sox have been highly disappointing, good thing I didn't order the entire season on MLB.TV, only went monthly :lol I canceled it since my Sox are a .500 team at best :(

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 01:47 PM

Sox have been highly disappointing, good thing I didn't order the entire season on MLB.TV, only went monthly :lol I canceled it since my Sox are a .500 team at best :(

Unfortunately for your team, AL East has been way too strong compare to the rest of the league this season. Even Orioles are getting pretty good nowadays.

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 04:22 PM

Blue Jays add relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop from Marlins for prospect Jordan Groshans.

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 06:31 PM

Blue Jays add relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop from Marlins for prospect Jordan Groshans.

Jays also add Whit Merrifield from Royals.

BurningHammer

08-02-2022, 06:37 PM

- Angels' Noah Syndergaard to Phillies
- Yankees' Joey Gallo to Dodgers and Jordan Montgomery to Cardinals for Harrison Bader
- Orioles' Trey Mancini to Astros

TheMan

08-05-2022, 01:12 AM

Unfortunately for your team, AL East has been way too strong compare to the rest of the league this season. Even Orioles are getting pretty good nowadays.

Forget about any team in our division but I wouldn't look past HOU just yet, as much as I hate those douchebags, they can hang with any East team.

ShawkFactory

08-05-2022, 07:38 AM

The AL East is of course the strongest division but I’d bet on Houston to win the league.

Patrick Chewing

08-05-2022, 12:42 PM

The Mets are a vastly superior team than the Braves. I have Mets and Dodgers in the NLCS. Braves just look outmatched at every position just about.

RRR3

08-05-2022, 12:48 PM

Verlander is 59 wins away from 300.

ShawkFactory

08-05-2022, 06:17 PM

The Mets are a vastly superior team than the Braves. I have Mets and Dodgers in the NLCS. Braves just look outmatched at every position just about.

I wouldn't say that's true at all. The Braves are unarguably superior at catcher and 3rd base. Mets are inarguably better at 1st and 2nd with Ozzie out. Marte has been better than Acuna this year but we all know the talent we have on that end and for the next two months our guy is capable of blowing him away. Mets probably better in left.

Shortstop and center are a wash.

Obviously their rotation is nuts if healthy though. But we're no slouch and our BP is as good as anyone's.

Patrick Chewing

08-06-2022, 09:13 PM

Never doubt me. Yeah, we have some superior players, but we are clearly outmatched. Mets own us this year. They're picking us apart.

imdaman99

08-06-2022, 10:20 PM

I like the Mets chances this year. Sherzer can dominate. Hoping deGrom stays healthy, if he can that's a formidable 1-2 and I think Mets can hit enough. They don't hit a lot of HRs outside of Pete but they get timely hitting and now that they can platoon at DH, let's goooooooooooo. Of course the BP keeps me up at night, but Diaz is having a great year. Might be a problem getting to him as I only really trust Ottavino this year.

ShawkFactory

08-07-2022, 09:16 AM

Never doubt me. Yeah, we have some superior players, but we are clearly outmatched. Mets own us this year. They're picking us apart.

What does that mean? :lol

Obviously the Mets are a great team. They have the complete opposite approach offensively. Outside of Alonso they’re a bunch of annoying hitters who put the ball in play. We’re bombers but that can be neutralized more often I think.

Patrick Chewing

08-07-2022, 05:56 PM

Showalter > Snitker

I've seen enough. Braves need to focus on SP and shoring up the RF position next season. I haven't seen the Braves play this bad in a long time.

ShawkFactory

08-07-2022, 06:07 PM

Showalter > Snitker

I've seen enough. Braves need to focus on SP and shoring up the RF position next season. I haven't seen the Braves play this bad in a long time.

Relax Chico. The Mets are playing an all time brand of baseball right now and we just aren’t as good.

...and that’s okay.

We’re still 20 games over .500 and have a talented team. We’ve had some poor luck recently as well.

We‘ll make the playoffs and probably have the Padres in a best of 3.

BurningHammer

08-09-2022, 05:53 PM

Jays added OF Jackie Bradley Jr, who Red Sox released few days ago. I remember he was in many rumours as a possible trade piece but nothing really happened until they got him off waiver for free.

Patrick Chewing

08-10-2022, 01:23 PM

Relax Chico. The Mets are playing an all time brand of baseball right now and we just aren’t as good.

...and that’s okay.

We’re still 20 games over .500 and have a talented team. We’ve had some poor luck recently as well.

We‘ll make the playoffs and probably have the Padres in a best of 3.

Vaugh Grissom called up today since Arcia went down last night. Surprised they decided to do this, but they are desperate. Grissom is Dansby's replacement. I always go back and forth with Braves fans about Dansby and they are somehow convinced that he's worth an extension simply because he's having the best year of his career and that is just foolish. Dude hasn't proven anything and has been a sub-par hitter for most of his career. Besides, money spent on Dansby only blocks a guy like Vaughn Grissom who is tearing it up right now in the Minors. That money could be spent on Starting Pitching which we so desperately need. If I'm the Braves, I have Carlos Rodon and DeGrom on my radar for next season with Rodon being top priority.

TheMan

08-11-2022, 10:52 AM

Patrick Chewing

08-11-2022, 11:05 AM

White Sox should just blow this thing up, we got pieces like Dylan Cease, Micheal Kopech, Luis Robert and Andrew Vaughn but we should see what we can get for Jose Abreu, Liam Hendricks and Co. There must be teams looking for a closer and a reliable bat willing to give us solid prospects. Eloy Jimenez, Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada are solid pieces but they just can't stay healthy :(

I'll gladly take Cease and Abreu off your hands. Braves need SP and Ozuna ain't cutting it as the DH. You get a younger Ozuna in return and a couple of pitching prospects plus Ian Anderson.

TheMan

08-11-2022, 05:28 PM

I'll gladly take Cease and Abreu off your hands. Braves need SP and Ozuna ain't cutting it as the DH. You get a younger Ozuna in return and a couple of pitching prospects plus Ian Anderson.

That sounds good, only I would counter with Giolito instead of Cease :lol No way I'm trading Cease

ShawkFactory

08-11-2022, 07:43 PM

Vaugh Grissom called up today since Arcia went down last night. Surprised they decided to do this, but they are desperate. Grissom is Dansby's replacement. I always go back and forth with Braves fans about Dansby and they are somehow convinced that he's worth an extension simply because he's having the best year of his career and that is just foolish. Dude hasn't proven anything and has been a sub-par hitter for most of his career. Besides, money spent on Dansby only blocks a guy like Vaughn Grissom who is tearing it up right now in the Minors. That money could be spent on Starting Pitching which we so desperately need. If I'm the Braves, I have Carlos Rodon and DeGrom on my radar for next season with Rodon being top priority.

I honestly have mixed feelings about this. On one hand I definitely agree with you, but I can’t fully get there.

For starters, Grissom has been tearing up single A. That’s not “the minor leagues”. He certainly has a lot of talent but it’s really tough to give up a guy like Dansby for kind of an unknown. Because (outside of even on the field) Dansby is fantastic. His locker room presence is second to none and the dude just understands and loves baseball, which translates in a lot of areas. He’s a fantastic defender and he actually hasn’t been bad at the plate in a couple years. If I can get a SS who OPS’s at .800 and gives you everything else Dansby does...I’ll take it all day. There’s maybe only 5-6 teams that wouldn’t.

But Grissom might be too much of a talent to pay Dansby what he’s worth. It’s tough.

Charlie Sheen

08-11-2022, 08:44 PM

The Braves got too good of a deal with Acuna. I think it would be bad business if they don't revisit it in the next few years and pay him closer to market value.

Patrick Chewing

08-12-2022, 04:24 PM

I honestly have mixed feelings about this. On one hand I definitely agree with you, but I can’t fully get there.

For starters, Grissom has been tearing up single A. That’s not “the minor leagues”. He certainly has a lot of talent but it’s really tough to give up a guy like Dansby for kind of an unknown. Because (outside of even on the field) Dansby is fantastic. His locker room presence is second to none and the dude just understands and loves baseball, which translates in a lot of areas. He’s a fantastic defender and he actually hasn’t been bad at the plate in a couple years. If I can get a SS who OPS’s at .800 and gives you everything else Dansby does...I’ll take it all day. There’s maybe only 5-6 teams that wouldn’t.

But Grissom might be too much of a talent to pay Dansby what he’s worth. It’s tough.

LOL. You're the type of Braves fan I argue with on Twitter and Facebook. Same thing comes out of their mouth regarding Dansby's intangibles which with all honesty, do not win ballgames. Sure, he's a nice guy, but just cause he's always at the top of the dugout ready to high-five an incoming Braves player doesn't mean he's worth an extension.

I think his defense is great, but we are talking about a guy who is a career .256 hitter in his 7 years with the Braves. And this is a former #1 pick. He'll be 29 before next season starts and just the idea of saving at least 15-20mil a year by replacing him with someone who is only 21 is definitively a much wiser baseball move. Our glaring holes in this lineup are at SP and LF. We pretty much have every other position locked up for years to come and I couldn't be happier with what I'm seeing from a guy like Michael Harris who will only get better. Unless they are willing to move Grissom to LF, I think the Braves only shoot themselves in the foot by tying up too much money in Dansby when they have no idea if Soroka will ever come back and if he will ever be able to perform to what he used to. Ian Anderson is proving to be a bust, and Charlie Morton is pushing 40. I'm still not sold on Kyle Wright, so in reality, the only two pitchers who are reliable pieces for the future have been Fried and Strider. Braves drafted a ton of pitchers in this last draft, but those guys are still 2-3 years out if that.

So yeah, to recap, I love what Dansby has done for us this year, but his track record doesn't warrant him an extension knowing that we have other more pressing needs with this lineup.

Charlie Sheen

08-12-2022, 07:42 PM

Mike DiGiovanna
@MikeDiGiovanna
80-game suspension for #Padres SS Fernando Tatis Jr. after testing positive for PEDs.
4:00 PM · Aug 12, 2022·

https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/1558226885636530176

ShawkFactory

08-12-2022, 08:08 PM

intangibles which with all honesty, do not win ballgames

I don't mean to be this guy because I hate when others do it...but you truly seem like the type who has never played ball outside of like a softball rec league or something. Things that you can't count play a role in the game. Sometimes immensely. I honestly don't feel like taking the time to explain this to you so just read a book about baseball, listen to a podcast with dudes who have played the game before, etc. They'll all tell you the same thing.

I think his defense is great, but we are talking about a guy who is a career .256 hitter in his 7 years with the Braves. And this is a former #1 pick. He'll be 29 before next season starts and just the idea of saving at least 15-20mil a year by replacing him with someone who is only 21 is definitively a much wiser baseball move
Why is his career average relevant? He's been an .800 OPS hitter the last 4 seasons. And with that aforementioned great defense at SS? That's an extremely valuable player. I don't disagree with rest.

I'm still not sold on Kyle Wright
Now you're being inconsistent. Dansby and Wright are having great years and you're not sold. But Anderson has a bad year and he's a bust? Pick one.

As for Wright specifically, he's completely changed his approach to pitching. He used to be a nibbler who wasn't confident in his stuff and now he goes after people. Will he occasionally have games where he gives up 9 hits or 3 bombs because of this? Sure. But from what I've seen he's at worst a back end innings eater. Obviously more at best.

To recap, I agree that he might be worth too much than we should pay. But his value is where I disagree strongly.

Patrick Chewing

08-12-2022, 09:56 PM

I don't mean to be this guy because I hate when others do it...but you truly seem like the type who has never played ball outside of like a softball rec league or something. Things that you can't count play a role in the game. Sometimes immensely. I honestly don't feel like taking the time to explain this to you so just read a book about baseball, listen to a podcast with dudes who have played the game before, etc. They'll all tell you the same thing.

Why is his career average relevant? He's been an .800 OPS hitter the last 4 seasons. And with that aforementioned great defense at SS? That's an extremely valuable player. I don't disagree with rest.

Now you're being inconsistent. Dansby and Wright are having great years and you're not sold. But Anderson has a bad year and he's a bust? Pick one.

As for Wright specifically, he's completely changed his approach to pitching. He used to be a nibbler who wasn't confident in his stuff and now he goes after people. Will he occasionally have games where he gives up 9 hits or 3 bombs because of this? Sure. But from what I've seen he's at worst a back end innings eater. Obviously more at best.

To recap, I agree that he might be worth too much than we should pay. But his value is where I disagree strongly.

You come across as very standoff-ish to me.

I don't need to be a professional baseball player to know about baseball. Are you in the big leagues? What team ya play for? I've been following baseball a lot longer than you, but this isn't a dick measuring contest between the two of us, so I'll leave it at that.

I'm sorry, but being a great clubhouse guy is nice, but so is Guillermo Heredia. And there's a reason why Heredia doesn't play every day. Dude can't hit.

We agree that he has great defense. But the Braves had arguably the best defensive SS in all of baseball at the time in Andrelton Simmons and they still dealt him away to the Angels for nothing.

And again, you're getting caught up on the current season and not looking at the entire career as a whole, so regarding Kyle Wright, he hasn't proven himself yet. I'm not saying I don't want him on this team, I'm just saying we don't know that he's a proven starter.

Patrick Chewing

08-12-2022, 10:10 PM

And go Braves!

BurningHammer

08-12-2022, 10:29 PM

https://twitter.com/MikeDiGiovanna/status/1558226885636530176

Damn. And we thought Padres would have a great chance to win it all when Tatis Jr. coming back. :ohwell:

ShawkFactory

08-13-2022, 05:09 PM

You come across as very standoff-ish to me.

I don't need to be a professional baseball player to know about baseball. Are you in the big leagues? What team ya play for? I've been following baseball a lot longer than you, but this isn't a dick measuring contest between the two of us, so I'll leave it at that.

Yea I went overboard; like I said I hate being that guy. It just seems like there are certain things that you think that are old-school and unwavering, and you lack perspective. Things like mentioning Ohtani's .260 or whatever batting average when he's OPSing at .970. Your whole Ohtani take in general really is kind of a microcosm of what I'm talking about.

I'm sorry, but being a great clubhouse guy is nice, but so is Guillermo Heredia. And there's a reason why Heredia doesn't play every day. Dude can't hit.
Completely different category though. Being a locker room guy isn't just being nice and high fiving. You have to have intelligence, wisdom, stability, etc. that make a really difficult game seem less daunting to others, even those who are more talented. Again, these things matter. It's why teams that win the WS often aren't the most talented.

We agree that he has great defense. But the Braves had arguably the best defensive SS in all of baseball at the time in Andrelton Simmons and they still dealt him away to the Angels for nothing.
While losing Simba was painful, that was in the middle of a complete rebuild. And Andrelton couldn't hit at all really.

At the end of the day though I don't disagree. Arcia getting hurt is actually the best thing that could have happened to us because now we get to actually see what Grissom looks like on the major league level, which will help with the decision with Dansby. Because he'll get less years but his yearly salary will probably be higher than Austin Riley next year.

imdaman99

08-14-2022, 01:02 PM

ShawkFactory

08-14-2022, 03:17 PM

DeGrom gonna deGrom. Dude might be the best pitcher we see in our lifetimes. I did see Pedro in his prime though. And is deGrom better? Prob not but he's comparable.

He's gonna opt out. Kinda disappointing after he didn't pitch for a season but he's the best pitcher in baseball so he wants to be paid like it. Can't assume everyone will be back, this could be the best chance the Mets get to win it all. Uncle Steve can entice people to come here but sometimes a dude wants to go back home to the west or texas.

He’s every bit as good as peak Pedro. He doesn’t hit as many innings because of the way the game is now and the Mets bullpen is amazing.

But it’s wild because dude has an amazing change up and great curve that he doesn’t even need to use. Truly insane.

As he has been the last 3 years, deGrom is absolutely the best pitcher I’ve ever seen.

Patrick Chewing

08-16-2022, 09:07 PM

The Yankees are gonna choke this season away and actually miss the playoffs :oldlol:.

TheMan

08-17-2022, 03:38 PM

The Yankees are gonna choke this season away and actually miss the playoffs :oldlol:.

Some of your takes are as bad as AlternativeAcc...OK not that bad but come on :lol

Patrick Chewing

08-17-2022, 11:56 PM

Some of your takes are as bad as AlternativeAcc...OK not that bad but come on :lol

I suggest you take a look at the collapse that is happening right now in the Bronx.

Wally450

08-18-2022, 02:02 PM

The Yankees are gonna choke this season away and actually miss the playoffs :oldlol:.

I had a friend say that to me at a cookout over the weekend. Seems like a longshot, but we've seen massive collapses before. Yankees have a lot of games remaining against AL East teams.

TheMan

08-18-2022, 04:01 PM

I suggest you take a look at the collapse that is happening right now in the Bronx.

They hit a rough patch, they're still 28 games over .500. They'd have to literally lose every game the rest of the way to miss the playoffs, lol.

diamenz

08-18-2022, 07:08 PM

sportsurge.net, people.

ShawkFactory

08-20-2022, 02:51 PM

The Braves are an absolute wagon.

TheMan

09-09-2022, 12:32 AM

Ever since LaRussa was sidelined on doctor's orders, the White Sox offense has exploded, they're finally hitting HRs and winning :lol

Don't stop now boys!

Wally450

09-09-2022, 03:50 PM

Ever since LaRussa was sidelined on doctor's orders, the White Sox offense has exploded, they're finally hitting HRs and winning :lol

Don't stop now boys!

https://i.redd.it/u6lpxp7ngrm91.jpg

Where's the AJ Pollack MVP hype? Lol

TheMan

09-09-2022, 07:46 PM

sportsurge.net, people.

Thanks bro :cheers:

TheMan

09-09-2022, 07:48 PM

https://i.redd.it/u6lpxp7ngrm91.jpg

Where's the AJ Pollack MVP hype? Lol

Lol, I didn't even know Pollack was raking that much vs lefties...he must be pretty terrible vs righties then :lol

Patrick Chewing

09-10-2022, 12:01 PM

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imdaman99

09-11-2022, 07:54 PM

Secooonnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddddddddddddddd place!!!!!!!!!! woo0o0o00 kenley jansen woooooooooo

ShawkFactory

09-11-2022, 11:25 PM

Fvcking Kenley dude. We might have to start thinking about other options in the playoffs.

Patrick Chewing

09-12-2022, 11:38 AM

Secooonnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddddddddddddddd place!!!!!!!!!! woo0o0o00 kenley jansen woooooooooo

That guy is garbage!

imdaman99

09-14-2022, 08:35 PM

Neither team wants to win this division :biggums:

BurningHammer

09-15-2022, 09:59 AM

Only 3 more HRs for Pujols to reach 700. He has already surpassed A-Rod and only Bonds, Aaron and Ruth hit more HRs in MLB than him.

BurningHammer

09-21-2022, 05:16 PM

ESPN will cut into every Aaron Judge's battings during its scheduled Leagues Cup soccer between FC Cincinnati and Chivas de Guadalajara tonight. Judge is about to break Roger Maris' 61 AL and "clean" MLB HR record.

BurningHammer

09-22-2022, 03:49 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J990dM1xppk

BurningHammer

09-24-2022, 09:53 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wditG1GG0I8

Congrats, Pujols. :bowdown:

Charlie Sheen

09-26-2022, 03:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J990dM1xppk

If I had a vote for MVP, it would be shohei.

BurningHammer

09-27-2022, 10:30 AM

Blue Jays will still have a very slim chance to win AL East only if they sweep Yankees this week. The magic number for them being in the Playoffs now is 3.

ShawkFactory

09-28-2022, 11:17 AM

Tie fvcking ballgame in the NL East. MASSIVE series this weekend.

Going to the game on Friday; Fried vs Bassitt. LETS GO!

1987_Lakers

09-28-2022, 09:44 PM

Don't follow baseball, but Aaron Judge just hit HR #61, tying an AL record.

The only guys who have hit more home runs in a season were all juiced.

RRR3

09-28-2022, 10:27 PM

Pujols hitting the best he has in a decade is proof he never should have left St. Louis.

Charlie Sheen

09-28-2022, 11:15 PM

Pujols hitting the best he has in a decade is proof he never should have left St. Louis.

Angels fans agree with you :lol

RRR3

09-28-2022, 11:26 PM

Angels fans agree with you :lol
Even when he was in his prime in STL he had plantar fasciitis and often played through it. If he had taken more time off probably would have had better longevity.

Patrick Chewing

09-29-2022, 11:22 AM

Don't follow baseball, but Aaron Judge just hit HR #61, tying an AL record.

The only guys who have hit more home runs in a season were all juiced.

The most hilarious thing about this is that no fan caught it and Judge got it back for free lol.

imdaman99

10-03-2022, 03:03 PM

Welp, Braves daddy dikd the Mets this weekend :(

Patrick Chewing

10-03-2022, 03:47 PM

Welp, Braves daddy dikd the Mets this weekend :(

Epic collapse :oldlol:

https://media.tenor.com/yJ9nnqT0GsEAAAAM/dansby-swanson.gif

HylianNightmare

10-03-2022, 04:11 PM

Welp, Braves daddy dikd the Mets this weekend :(

Braves played great

imdaman99

10-03-2022, 08:22 PM

Epic collapse :oldlol:

https://media.tenor.com/yJ9nnqT0GsEAAAAM/dansby-swanson.gif

It really was, they had their 3 best pitchers going and the same 2 bums hit HRs off them every game. Someone remind these guys to NOT pitch Swanson fastballs... Mets big hitters were ass, only one that really showed up was Mcneil. Lindor and Polar bear Pete... how about some pop? Singles ain't beating the Braves. But still, now that I am over the whoopin, I hope degrom and max find themselves. Not confident against Padres but still have faith in them 2.

Braves played great
Yep and the Mets played like shit. Braves been damn good for a while though. Kinda have to, to come back from 10.5 down.

ShawkFactory

10-03-2022, 08:42 PM

It really was, they had their 3 best pitchers going and the same 2 bums hit HRs off them every game. Someone remind these guys to NOT pitch Swanson fastballs... Mets big hitters were ass, only one that really showed up was Mcneil. Lindor and Polar bear Pete... how about some pop? Singles ain't beating the Braves. But still, now that I am over the whoopin, I hope degrom and max find themselves. Not confident against Padres but still have faith in them 2.

Yep and the Mets played like shit. Braves been damn good for a while though. Kinda have to, to come back from 10.5 down.

Those 2 bums are both all stars :lol

But yea I don’t really view this as a Mets collapse. The Braves just took it. Since June 1st they’re 77-31.

That’s 114 win baseball overall a long span.

Charlie Sheen

10-04-2022, 10:54 AM

Welp, Braves daddy dikd the Mets this weekend :(

Steve Gelbs
@SteveGelbs
As bad as this series was, it’s not what lost the Mets the East. Atlanta’s a great team. They showed it.

What lost them the East was going 6-8 vs. WSH, MIA, CHC & OAK in Sept.

The Mets have to reset and get ready for Friday. It’s a tougher road, but it’s still in front of them.

https://twitter.com/SteveGelbs/status/1576762238777831427

Still have more confidence in the Mets getting right than San Diego doing anything.

The Padres aren't a great team. I'm not sure I've seen them be a great team for even a 3game stretch this season. Snell is pitching at his absolute best right now though.

RRR3

10-04-2022, 10:58 PM

lol Blake 5 innings Snell. I miss real pitchers. At least we have Sandy Alcantara.

Judge hit 62 btw. If he's clean he is now has the record for most homeruns in a year without steroids.

Patrick Chewing

10-04-2022, 11:14 PM

I can rest easy now. Braves are Division Champs for the 5th time in a row. Chop Chop.

ShawkFactory

10-05-2022, 01:08 AM

lol Blake 5 innings Snell. I miss real pitchers. At least we have Sandy Alcantara.

Judge hit 62 btw. If he's clean he is now has the record for most homeruns in a year without steroids.

What’s a “real” pitcher?

RRR3

10-05-2022, 01:29 AM

What’s a “real” pitcher?
Someone who can pitch over 5 innings consistently.

ShawkFactory

10-05-2022, 01:55 AM

Someone who can pitch over 5 innings consistently.

Are there not people who can do that?

Charlie Sheen

10-05-2022, 12:51 PM

Are there not people who can do that?

Plenty of pitchers do this including one of Snell's teammates ... Yu Darvish.

It was a pretty clear inference he was talking about the top tier of strike throwers when the point of reference was Sandy Alcantara.

There's no reason to beat around the bush trying to trap RRR3 in his choice of words if you have an objection to that. :confusedshrug:

ShawkFactory

10-05-2022, 03:58 PM

Plenty of pitchers do this including one of Snell's teammates ... Yu Darvish.

It was a pretty clear inference he was talking about the top tier of strike throwers when the point of reference was Sandy Alcantara.

There's no reason to beat around the bush trying to trap RRR3 in his choice of words if you have an objection to that. :confusedshrug:

They're asked to do different things than they used to. In same manner that the 3 outcome mindset for hitters is used, the primary goal of most top pitchers these days is to miss bats. They can afford the extra pitches/decreased efficiency required because of the rise of bullpen arms.

Also because of the increase in stress on guys arms (and bodies in general) with the increase in velocity, you don't see too many guys come into an inning with much more than 95 or so pitches.

SaltyMeatballs

10-05-2022, 04:36 PM

Calling it now. Dodgers vs Astros in the world series

Charlie Sheen

10-05-2022, 05:42 PM

They're asked to do different things than they used to. In same manner that the 3 outcome mindset for hitters is used, the primary goal of most top pitchers these days is to miss bats. They can afford the extra pitches/decreased efficiency required because of the rise of bullpen arms.

Also because of the increase in stress on guys arms (and bodies in general) with the increase in velocity, you don't see too many guys come into an inning with much more than 95 or so pitches.

It is important to miss bats but I wouldn't say it's the primary goal of the best pitchers except Corbin Burnes. The league average strike% for a starting pitchers lands around 66% every year. You're never going to find Verlander, Buehler, Urias, Cole, Fried, Degrom, Max, Nola, Bieber, Alcantara, Yu, etc more than a few percentage points below the average. Burnes is the exception to this rule because he gets the most swinging strikes in the game... and I don't think it's any coincidence that Shohei forced himself into that group this season by throwing more strikes.

Snell has never taken that next step. It doesn't mean he's a bad pitcher, but it doesn't lead me to believe he will ever come near another cy. The consistency aint there over 30 starts. When he's rolling like he is now... he is as good as anyone in the game.

The Dodgers are ahead of the curve here. Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney fit into the same profile as the rest of their starters throwing strikes at a clip higher than league average. The guys they held onto throw strikes... Buehler, Urias, Gonsolin and May. The ones that didn't last like Josiah Gray and so far Pepiot do not.

Zaidi has brought that philosophy with him to San Francisco if you look at the way he's constructing his pitching staff... both the pitchers hes bring in and the development of their own guys.

Charlie Sheen

10-05-2022, 06:43 PM

If you like HR's Check out this video. https://twitter.com/MLBHRVideos/status/1577788541232463873 :lebronamazed:

RRR3

10-06-2022, 11:00 PM

Patrick Chewing

10-06-2022, 11:12 PM

The obsession with velocity has led to more injuries and a worse product (5 inning pitchers, every other batter looking like Adam Dunn, much less balls in play). It's retarded. Even Randy Johnson rarely threw as hard as he could. But he also could go more than 5 innings without collapsing like a little bitch.

The first post you've ever posted that made sense. The other 44,179 posts are complete garbage.

ShawkFactory

10-07-2022, 05:40 PM

It’s not JUST that pitchers simply can’t go more than 6 innings these days. There is a lot of data out there regarding the 3rd time through the order. If someone is less effective in these situations then it makes sense to turn to the BP.

RRR3

10-07-2022, 06:08 PM

I can’t believe the Cardinals blew that. Ugh

imdaman99

10-07-2022, 08:43 PM

Sherzer gettin rocked :facepalm F this guy

Patrick Chewing

10-07-2022, 09:59 PM

Mets getting spanked. :oldlol:

RRR3

10-07-2022, 10:15 PM

Mets getting spanked. :oldlol:
Fatrick why did you cry to the mods to delete my thread about you and McDonald's? TISSUE SOFT

Patrick Chewing

10-08-2022, 11:03 AM

Fatrick why did you cry to the mods to delete my thread about you and McDonald's? TISSUE SOFT

My god man you follow me around like a pimple-faced teenage girl with braces. Give it a rest. I will not put my p3nis in your mouth no matter how much you crave it.

TheMan

10-08-2022, 08:38 PM

Whoa, who's the high pitched Indian dude on ESPN, I could've sworn it was a woman commentator:facepalm

imdaman99

10-09-2022, 09:51 PM

ShawkFactory

10-09-2022, 10:42 PM

Gutless Mets :facepalm

Muskgrove was talking shit to them all night and they just bent over and took it. No one even pitched inside to them or hit a Padre. Nice job Buck. We know you don't have what it takes to get your team to win it all. You're a good bus driver to build the team up...but that about it.

Doesn't help when Max Sherzer gets bombed, when he's your game 1 starter. He can go. No one gives a shit about how great you are in April.

Hindsight is always 20/20 but I feel like y'all should have gone deGrom in game 1. I know Max is an insane competitor and is of course a guy anyone would trust but you have to set the tone with the best pitcher in the game. Teams that take game 1 in a 3 game set win the series like 80% of the time.

As a Braves fan I don't even really hate the Mets and honestly feel bad for what we and now the Padres have done to them. Sucks.

Fvck Philly though.

Patrick Chewing

10-09-2022, 11:04 PM

Smook A.

10-11-2022, 07:40 PM

Yordan!!!

ShawkFactory

10-13-2022, 01:26 PM

What do the Braves have to do to get a night game...

Patrick Chewing

10-13-2022, 02:46 PM

What do the Braves have to do to get a night game...

There's something about Truist Park where the Braves just don't play well during the day. Either too much sun in their eyes or something. I probably saw about 120+ Braves games this season in their entirety and their futility during day games is downright odd.

Not sure what AA is thinking going forward about this pitching staff, but I'm not sold on Max Fried and some ridiculous extension. He's a decent enough Starter during the regular season, but this guy chokes in the Playoffs. And while I think Kyle Wright and his 21 wins are very deceptive, Wright tends to pitch better under more stress, like the Playoffs. Last year was evidence. Not a fan of them bringing back Morton for one more year. Was hoping they would explore FA options like Rodon or DeGrom (and they still might). I honestly don't see Soroka back next year. If he ends up staying healthy, I would have pitch most of the year in the minors and possibly bring him up in the second half of next season.

ShawkFactory

10-14-2022, 02:38 PM

There's something about Truist Park where the Braves just don't play well during the day. Either too much sun in their eyes or something. I probably saw about 120+ Braves games this season in their entirety and their futility during day games is downright odd.

Not sure what AA is thinking going forward about this pitching staff, but I'm not sold on Max Fried and some ridiculous extension. He's a decent enough Starter during the regular season, but this guy chokes in the Playoffs. And while I think Kyle Wright and his 21 wins are very deceptive, Wright tends to pitch better under more stress, like the Playoffs. Last year was evidence. Not a fan of them bringing back Morton for one more year. Was hoping they would explore FA options like Rodon or DeGrom (and they still might). I honestly don't see Soroka back next year. If he ends up staying healthy, I would have pitch most of the year in the minors and possibly bring him up in the second half of next season.

Fried is a tough case. It's true that he has had his share of postseason struggles but that happens to a lot of guys for whatever reason. The sample size is so small that it's tough to truly deem that truly concerning. Not yet anyway.

Over the last 3 years in the regular season he has like a 2.60 ERA. That's not decent enough, that's bordering on elite. Like you said, with Morton and Soroka being question marks going forward you can't afford to lose someone as steady as Fried. Obviously there's a price for any player that will be too much but I doubt we'll pay it if it comes to that point. I trust AA honestly.

Smook A.

10-15-2022, 02:45 AM

Would be very sweet if the Padres knock out the LA Dodgers

imdaman99

10-15-2022, 07:43 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHOgH-EFb_o

:roll:

At least they didn't lose to the Phillies :roll: :roll: :roll:

Patrick Chewing

10-15-2022, 09:00 PM

At least they didn't lose to the Phillies :roll: :roll: :roll:

At least they made it to the 2nd Round. I wouldn't be laughing.

Patrick Chewing

10-15-2022, 09:15 PM

ShawkFactory

10-15-2022, 09:36 PM

Sickening baseball played by the Braves out there. The offense fell of a cliff right after the Mets series. It's almost as if that was their World Series this year. Try to catch up to the Mets and ultimately surpass them. Riley sucked. Dansby sucked. Fried sucked. Morton sucked. Why in the ****ing hell did AA give Morton another 20 million dollars?? Why??

And last but not least, while he didn't suck with the bat, this idiot Ronald Acuña and his incomprehensible mistake in the outfield today. If I'm the Braves, I seriously entertain trade offers for him. They would get a haul for him and I wouldn't be mad at all.

Relax. It’s distressing yes but that’s baseball. The Phillies were insanely hot offensively and we were cold, and didn’t play well in the field. Sucks that it happened at the time it did but it’s not indicative of some grander issue with the team. There hasn’t been a repeat champion in over 20 years because no matter how good you are the stars do still have to align for you in a 5 game baseball series.

We’ll still win 95+ next year and have another shot. Again it sucks...but it’s all good.

HylianNightmare

10-15-2022, 10:35 PM

Crazy win for the astros

imdaman99

10-15-2022, 10:46 PM

At least they made it to the 2nd Round. I wouldn't be laughing.

Bruh the Phillies are this years braves. They made the comparison every 5 mins for as long as I watched today's game.

5th seed vs 6th seed, let's see it happen. Musgrove is dealing for the Padres.

Smook A.

10-15-2022, 10:54 PM

Crazy win for the astros

Most boring game in MLB playoff history but I’m glad Astros got it done

imdaman99

10-15-2022, 11:15 PM

Crazy win by the Guardians. This Gonzalez rookie has 3 game winning RBIs this postseason. Good stuff. Also, who the hell is the Yankees closer, I guess Chap? But he's hurt.

Patrick Chewing

10-15-2022, 11:30 PM

Crazy win by the Guardians. This Gonzalez rookie has 3 game winning RBIs this postseason. Good stuff. Also, who the hell is the Yankees closer, I guess Chap? But he's hurt.

Chap's not even on the roster.

It would be nice if the Dodgers and Yankees get knocked out. I could see Phillies and 'Stros in the World Series.

BurningHammer

10-15-2022, 11:58 PM

Crazy win for the astros

The game 1 completely destroyed Mariners' momentum.

Pitbull

10-16-2022, 12:29 AM

The New York Yankees were 167-0 in postseason history when leading by multiple runs entering the ninth inning- until yesterday.

yikes.

TheMan

10-16-2022, 02:02 AM

The New York Yankees were 167-0 in postseason history when leading by multiple runs entering the ninth inning- until yesterday.

yikes.

MLB will be pissed if the Yanks get eliminated now that the Atlanta Braves and LA Dodgers are out. Jesus what an epic choke job by LA.

Smook A.

10-19-2022, 11:17 PM

1-0 Astros :pimp:

Patrick Chewing

10-20-2022, 12:19 AM

These day games are so ****ing stupid. :facepalm

Wally450

10-21-2022, 11:00 AM

I'm rooting for whoever comes out of the NL to win the World Series. I'd rather see the Yankees make it out of the AL, just to see them lose in the WS. F*ck the Astros.

Smook A.

10-21-2022, 06:26 PM

2-0 Astros :pimp:

Their pitching has just been way too good. Yankees have no answer for their bullpen

BurningHammer

10-21-2022, 09:07 PM

Blue Jays sticks with John Schneider for another 3 years at most. His managerial performance in the playoffs wasn't really convincing but he did push the team back on track toward the playoffs.

Smook A.

10-22-2022, 08:49 PM

3-0 Astros :pimp:

Patrick Chewing

10-23-2022, 07:44 PM

What the hell was the MLB doing this playoff season?? The Phillies clinch a World Series berth in a day game?? Shit should be primetime.

1987_Lakers

10-24-2022, 12:07 AM

What the hell was the MLB doing this playoff season?? The Phillies clinch a World Series berth in a day game?? Shit should be primetime.

Can't compete with Sunday night football.

TheMan

10-24-2022, 12:31 AM

God I hope the Phillies can replicate what the Nats and Braves did, an underdog NL team hot at the right moment taking out the odds on favorite Asstros

1987_Lakers

10-24-2022, 12:40 AM

Not a baseball fan, but Dusty Baker is still a manager and he is on the Astros? Holy shit, I remember when he managed the Giants when they had Barry Bonds. I thought he retired years ago.

Smook A.

10-24-2022, 12:52 AM

Not a baseball fan, but Dusty Baker is still a manager and he is on the Astros? Holy shit, I remember when he managed the Giants when they had Barry Bonds. I thought he retired years ago.

Dusty's still going strong. Man's a legend

Smook A.

10-24-2022, 12:52 AM

4-0 Astros :pimp:

Astros vs Phillies should be interesting

imdaman99

10-24-2022, 04:55 AM

4-0 Astros :pimp:

Astros vs Phillies should be interesting

Let's go Astros... even though they've already let me down twice against NL East opponents :biggums: if the Phillies win, I hope the Mets do it soon too :lol

Patrick Chewing

10-24-2022, 11:07 AM

I would only want the Phillies to win for Bryce Harper. But I would love for the Astros to win to quiet the haters, for Verlander, and definitely for Dusty Baker. He deserves a 'Chip.

Wally450

10-24-2022, 12:39 PM

Go Phillies. F*ck the Astros.

Smook A.

10-24-2022, 02:00 PM

I would only want the Phillies to win for Bryce Harper. But I would love for the Astros to win to quiet the haters, for Verlander, and definitely for Dusty Baker. He deserves a 'Chip.

Go ‘Stros :cheers:

Smook A.

10-24-2022, 02:02 PM

Let's go Astros... even though they've already let me down twice against NL East opponents :biggums: if the Phillies win, I hope the Mets do it soon too :lol

3rd time against an NL East team in the World Series should be the charm

Go Astros :cheers:

Facepalm

10-24-2022, 05:56 PM

3rd time against an NL East team in the World Series should be the charm

Go Astros :cheers:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfaNbzTWAAMtMR_?format=jpg&name=small

Charlie Sheen

10-25-2022, 01:25 PM

New format is a double edged sword. The 3 game wildcard was thrilling, but I'm fatigued by the time the world series arrives.

Rooting for Astros...I doubt I'll watch a single full game.

Smook A.

10-26-2022, 12:11 AM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FfaNbzTWAAMtMR_?format=jpg&name=small

:oldlol:

imdaman99

10-28-2022, 10:36 PM

Verlander the worst world series pitcher of all time? He ain't getting the loss tonight but he blew a 5-0 lead

TheMan

10-29-2022, 01:38 AM

Here comes another Houston World Series choke job :lol

ShawkFactory

10-29-2022, 12:10 PM

The Phillies are on an incredible run right now. Everything is going right for them.

BurningHammer

10-29-2022, 10:38 PM

That furniture store guy is about to lose $10 millions.

Smook A.

10-30-2022, 12:38 AM

Great win by the Astros. That was much needed

1-1

Charlie Sheen

10-30-2022, 11:47 AM

Great win by the Astros. That was much needed

1-1

Really good sign for Houston. Framber has been consistently great...except last year when the Braves knocked him out in the 2nd inning twice. Some players can't overcome a failure like that.

TheMan

11-01-2022, 11:18 PM

Phillies really are gonna pull this off, huh? Lol

Smook A.

11-02-2022, 01:37 AM

What an embarrassing ****ing loss.

The Phillies are damn good but it’s not over yet. Still have hope

ShawkFactory

11-02-2022, 10:25 AM

Phillies really are gonna pull this off, huh? Lol

It's baseball. Momentum can change on a dime.

TheMan

11-02-2022, 12:58 PM

It's baseball. Momentum can change on a dime.

True, or it could be karma for Houston cheating their way to a title in 2017 :cheers:

Smook A.

11-02-2022, 11:48 PM

It's baseball. Momentum can change on a dime.

You called it.

Game 3: Phillies tied for the most home-runs in World Series history

Game 4: Astros throw the 2nd ever no-hitter game in World Series history. First one since 1956

Series at 2-2. Verlander needs to ball out tomorrow

Patrick Chewing

11-03-2022, 10:34 AM

Shut those Philly fans up :oldlol:

Smook A.

11-04-2022, 08:46 PM

1 win away :pimp:

Close it out Astros

Smook A.

11-06-2022, 12:46 AM

LFG ASTROS!!!

Happy for the team, the city of Houston, and for Dusty :applause:

ShawkFactory

11-06-2022, 10:20 AM

LFG ASTROS!!!

Happy for the team, the city of Houston, and for Dusty :applause:

Dusty needed. Been a great manager for a long time and he’s such a good dude.

TheMan

11-06-2022, 12:08 PM

Congrats on Houston's first non cheating WS title :cheers:

BurningHammer

11-06-2022, 12:15 PM

Congrats to Mattress Mack for winning $75 millions as well. :cheers:

BurningHammer

11-06-2022, 12:50 PM

Philadelphia is the first city to lose two major sports championships on the same day.

Smook A.

11-06-2022, 05:30 PM

Philadelphia is the first city to lose two major sports championships on the same day.

Someone mentioned this yesterday after the Astros won and that's how I found out the MLS cup was going on. None of the mainstream sports media covers the MLS :oldlol:

imdaman99

11-06-2022, 05:56 PM

Smook A.

11-06-2022, 06:21 PM

I also found it amazing how Philthy Eagles were playing at Houston Texans and Houston Astros at Phillies on Thursday night and road team won both.

Thank you Astro bros, great win even though Altuve didn't really play well all playoffs. Got some young stud pitchers as well as the guy who hit the 3 run HR. I wish the Mets had some studs come up through the system every now and then.

Altuve was horrible in the ALDS and ALCS, but he really picked it up in the World Series. The team really starts with the amazing pitchers though. I think Astros held the Phillies to the 5th worst batting average in WS history.

Not sure how Astros do it but they always manage to find talent. Correa's replacement, Jeremy Pena, is a rookie and he just won the Gold Glove award, the ALCS MVP, and World Series MVP. Dude's a superstar in the making

ShawkFactory

11-06-2022, 07:30 PM

Javier being the #4 starter is insane.

Facepalm

11-09-2022, 11:29 AM

That furniture store guy is about to lose $10 millions.

https://clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mattress-macks-75-million-astros-world-series-bet-explained-1200x900.jpg

BurningHammer

11-17-2022, 11:58 PM

Aaron Judge won AL MVP

Paul Goldschmidt won NL MVP

Congrats to both! :applause:

BurningHammer

11-18-2022, 12:01 AM

Justin Verlander won his 3rd AL Cy Young Award

Sandy Alcantara won NL Cy Young Award

:applause:

Smook A.

11-18-2022, 02:15 AM

BurningHammer

11-18-2022, 10:07 AM

Amazing how Justin Verlander won the Cy Young award unanimously at almost 40 years old :applause:

Also amazing how Ohtani finished 4th in the Cy Young voting and 2nd in the AL MVP voting. Best player in the league

Shohei would easily win AL MVP under normal circumstance. Judge's historic AL home run king just can't be denied.

Street Hunger

01-11-2023, 04:39 AM

AP: "Trevor Story had surgery on his throwing elbow and is expected to miss most -- if not all -- of this season, delaying the Boston Red Sox's plan to shift him across the infield to replace Xander Bogaerts at shortstop."

ShawkFactory

01-11-2023, 05:21 PM

Andruw Jones really needs to make the HOF. How can the best defensive outfielder of his era, who also has 434 home runs, not be in?

Street Hunger

01-12-2023, 11:37 PM

AAA baseball teams will reportedly have robot umpires and electronic strike zones in 2023, per ESPN and other reports.

ABS, which is the Automatic Balls and Strikes system.

Street Hunger

01-14-2023, 06:19 AM

Trevor Bauer is a free agent. Nobody signed him off the waiver wire. So the Dodgers owe him over $22 million.

Street Hunger

01-14-2023, 06:23 AM

Andrew McCutchen will rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates.

He won NL MVP in 2013. He's 36 now.

Hey Yo

01-24-2023, 07:23 PM

Scott Rolen only player elected to the 2023 HOF

Street Hunger

01-25-2023, 06:53 AM

Congrats to Scott Rolen.

Per ESPN.com: "In December, Fred McGriff was selected as the newest member of the Hall of Fame -- with Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Curt Schilling denied again."

Wally450

01-25-2023, 12:21 PM

Scott Rolen only player elected to the 2023 HOF

People on the radio are fed up with the voting for the HOF and believe that Scott Rolen doesn't belong in the HOF compared to some of the others that were on the ballot.

I'd have to look up Rolen's #s compared to other HOFers.

Patrick Chewing

01-25-2023, 01:18 PM

ShawkFactory

01-25-2023, 05:08 PM

Rolen was a nice player, but his numbers are nowhere near being close to some of the other guys on the ballot. This voting is getting ridiculous and comical.

Todd Helton, Gary Sheffield, and Jeff Kent all have better numbers than Rolen, and those guys can't get in apparently. And I think this was the last year of Kent's eligibility.

Sheffield is most egregious. Over 2600 hits and over 500 homeruns and he can't get in. He's also 30th all-time in RBI's where several players who have less RBI's than him are in the Hall.

There must be a standard. These writers are all biased as hell.

Sheffield was heavily linked to steroids.

Kent's offensive numbers were slightly better but he was an average second baseman and Rolen was a multiple Gold Glover at a more premium position. Plus he was a leader in the clubhouse and Kent was known to be a dick.

Helton is a strange one but I'm guessing the fact that he played his whole career in Colorado was factored in, plus he didn't play a premium defensive position at all.

Patrick Chewing

01-25-2023, 05:33 PM

Sheffield was heavily linked to steroids.

Kent's offensive numbers were slightly better but he was an average second baseman and Rolen was a multiple Gold Glover at a more premium position. Plus he was a leader in the clubhouse and Kent was known to be a dick.

Helton is a strange one but I'm guessing the fact that he played his whole career in Colorado was factored in, plus he didn't play a premium defensive position at all.

Then that goes to my point of this voting being a farce. This is a popularity contest with no standards at all. So Sheffield and Kent were *****, but the Hall of Fame isn't about your personality, it's about your statistics.

ShawkFactory

01-25-2023, 06:25 PM

Then that goes to my point of this voting being a farce. This is a popularity contest with no standards at all. So Sheffield and Kent were *****, but the Hall of Fame isn't about your personality, it's about your statistics.

Well Sheffield was linked to steroids, as I've said. They're been pretty consistent with that one.

Your personality contributes to how effective you are as a teammate and baseball player. It's absolutely a factor. If everything else is equal, the team with the leader will be more successful.

There are plenty of people with better numbers than Dansby Swanson that won't see the type of contract he got.

Patrick Chewing

01-25-2023, 06:55 PM

Well Sheffield was linked to steroids, as I've said. They're been pretty consistent with that one.

Your personality contributes to how effective you are as a teammate and baseball player. It's absolutely a factor. If everything else is equal, the team with the leader will be more successful.

There are plenty of people with better numbers than Dansby Swanson that won't see the type of contract he got.

I see what you're trying to say, but there are so many players who are poor clubhouse guys that have great numbers. And there are so many players who are great clubhouse guys who absolutely have no idea how to make contact. To disqualify those problematic players from the Hall is petty. I think you can agree that a standard should be created for the Hall. Across all sports too. To leave it to biased writers seems rather counterproductive.

ShawkFactory

01-25-2023, 07:15 PM

I see what you're trying to say, but there are so many players who are poor clubhouse guys that have great numbers. And there are so many players who are great clubhouse guys who absolutely have no idea how to make contact. To disqualify those problematic players from the Hall is petty. I think you can agree that a standard should be created for the Hall. Across all sports too. To leave it to biased writers seems rather counterproductive.

I definitely agree with this, which is why I think you have to consider the whole package. In the early to mid 2000s if you were to poll 100 coaches, players, and fans who they'd rather have it'd be Rolen overwhelmingly I'd bet. Kent's offensive production wasn't drastic enough to make up for everything else IMO.

Street Hunger

01-27-2023, 05:30 AM

The Houston Astros have named Dana Brown as their new general manager Thursday. This after parting ways with former GM James Click.

Patrick Chewing

01-27-2023, 11:30 AM

The Houston Astros have named Dana Brown as their new general manager Thursday. This after parting ways with former GM James Click.

Big loss for Braves.

BurningHammer

01-28-2023, 02:52 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svnby66Uick

Who will get him in 2025?

BurningHammer

03-06-2023, 01:37 PM

Anyone here interested in World Baseball Classic?

2023 Team USA:

C J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies (https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies)
C Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/tag/los-angeles-dodgers)
Kyle Higashioka, New York Yankees (https://www.nbcnewyork.com/tag/new-york-yankees/)
1B Pete Alonso, New York Mets (https://nbcnewyork.com/tag/new-york-mets)
1B Paul Goldschmidt, St. Louis Cardinals
2B Jeff McNeil, New York Mets
3B Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
3B Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
SS Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox (https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/white-sox)
SS Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
OF Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
OF Cedric Mullins, Baltimore Orioles
OF Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/tag/los-angeles-angels/)
OF Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros
OF Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies
RP Jason Adam, Tampa Bay Rays
RP Daniel Bard, Colorado Rockies
RP David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates
RP Kendall Graveman, Chicago White Sox
RP Ryan Pressly, Houston Astros
RP Devin Williams, Milwaukee Brewers
RP Adam Ottavino, New York Mets
RP Brooks Raley, New York Mets
SP Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals
SP Kyle Freeland, Colorado Rockies
SP Lance Lynn, Chicago White Sox
SP Brady Singer, Kansas City Royals
SP Merrill Kelly, Arizona Diamondbacks
SP Nick Martinez, San Diego Padres
SP Miles Mikolas, St. Louis Cardinals

The batting rotation looks nasty. The pitching team looks meh. It supposed to have Clayton Kershaw but he pulled out.

Team Dominican Republic will have Soto, Machado, Devers, Julio Rodriguez, etc. Even Robinson Cano is in the team. No Vlad Jr. NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara is in the team too.

Team Japan will have Shohei, Yu Darvish and mentioned-above Murakami along with a bunch of NPB players.