MLB 2014 Thread

[MOtorboat]

Pitchers and catchers report in 11 days for the Royals.

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PECOTA came out today.

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Spring Training TV broadcasts begin on Feb. 26 on MLBTV.

[chazoe60]

I'm not overly optimistic, but GO ROCKIES!

[MOtorboat]

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10397127/cincinnati-reds-closer-aroldis-chapman-pines-life-left-cuba-espn-magazine

[MOtorboat]

Tanaka chartered a Boeing 787 to get to Spring Training.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/10/masahiro-tanaka-charters-a-boeing-787-dreamliner-for-five-people-and-a-dog/

[MOtorboat]

I love Zack Geinke


"I would say there is absolutely zero excitement for it. There just isn't any excitement to it," Greinke told ESPNLosAngeles.com. "I can't think of one reason to be excited for it."

You know most of the players feel this way.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/10507222/comments-made-zack-greinke-los-angeles-dodgers-upset-australia-officials

[CoachChaz]

I love Zack Geinke



You know most of the players feel this way.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/10507222/comments-made-zack-greinke-los-angeles-dodgers-upset-australia-officials

As a player, I think I'd be a little pissed. If it was treated like a vacation (Pro-Bowl type of thing), then I could understand. But the team is going to have a severely shortened spring training because of this. If L.A. doesnt jump out of the gate fast...this will loom over their heads.

[MOtorboat]

You see Brett Gardner's contract Coach?

He doesn't seem like he's worth that, but what do I know?

[CoachChaz]

You see Brett Gardner's contract Coach?

He doesn't seem like he's worth that, but what do I know?

I always thought Gardner was one of those guys that was going to break out and have a huge year. But at age 30...is that going to happen? He'll always have a decent OBP and steal a bunch of bases, but 13 mil a year for a speed guy seems reasonable if you are the Yankees, Sox or Dodgers. It's a luxury a team like that can afford. The bonus is that it's one more contract they'll be tied to with a player in his mid 30's

[MOtorboat]

I REALLY like how the Braves are building and signing their players. Let McCann, the aging catcher go, and then sign the young guys, Freeman, Kimbrel, Simmons, Teheran. They now have full control of them through arbitration years, and can let them go when they hit 30 and the Yankees/Sox/Dodgers want to overpay them for declining years.

[CoachChaz]

I REALLY like how the Braves are building and signing their players. Let McCann, the aging catcher go, and then sign the young guys, Freeman, Kimbrel, Simmons, Teheran. They now have full control of them through arbitration years, and can let them go when they hit 30 and the Yankees/Sox/Dodgers want to overpay them for declining years.

It's the old John Hart method. He did the same with the Indians in the 90's with Lofton, Baerga, Ramirez, etc. Oddly enough...he's now a consultant with the Braves. It's a much better idea than signing 28-31 year olds to 8-10 year deals at 20+ mil a year. Primary reason Chris Davis will be traded next off-season or in 2015. If he stays at his current course, Boras will get him 8 years somewhere. I want nothing to do with 8-10 years on ANY player. Yes...even Trout.

[MOtorboat]

Longoria got seven at, I think 24. I think that's a safe deal, as would a Trout 7 year deal. If the Angels do it in the next year or so.

[artie_dale]

Fantasy Baseball: While I was deployed to Afghanistan, I had to take a break from Fantasy Baseball because I couldn't access anything while I was out there. I've been back for two seasons and I STILL feel like I'm way out of the loop on everything since I left. I commish my own league with a unique set of stats for both batters & pitchers. Our draft is in the middle of March... anyone have any advise as to who I should look for early?

Stat categories consist of:

Batters:
Offense: Avg, HRs, RBIs, Steals, Doubles, Triples, Cycle, Walks
Defense: Errors, Assists, Putouts, Double-Plays

Pitching: Wins, ERA, Strikeouts, Hit into Double Play, Pick-offs, Holds, Saves, Quality Starts

I'm sure I left out a couple but off the top of my head, those are it.

I picked up Miguel Cabrera with my first pick last season, but my pitching couldn't get me over the hump. I just still feel lost about MLB nowadays when before 2011, I was on top of it all.

[CoachChaz]

Longoria got seven at, I think 24. I think that's a safe deal, as would a Trout 7 year deal. If the Angels do it in the next year or so.

I can see where that would be a bonus with young players, but it could also bite them in the ass. Imagine giving Trout 7 years at 20 mil and he flames out...or has a significant injury. I know it's less likely with a younger guy than with a 31 year old, but the length still scares me.

[MOtorboat]

Fantasy Baseball: While I was deployed to Afghanistan, I had to take a break from Fantasy Baseball because I couldn't access anything while I was out there. I've been back for two seasons and I STILL feel like I'm way out of the loop on everything since I left. I commish my own league with a unique set of stats for both batters & pitchers. Our draft is in the middle of March... anyone have any advise as to who I should look for early?

Stat categories consist of:

Batters:
Offense: Avg, HRs, RBIs, Steals, Doubles, Triples, Cycle, Walks
Defense: Errors, Assists, Putouts, Double-Plays

Pitching: Wins, ERA, Strikeouts, Hit into Double Play, Pick-offs, Holds, Saves, Quality Starts

I'm sure I left out a couple but off the top of my head, those are it.

I picked up Miguel Cabrera with my first pick last season, but my pitching couldn't get me over the hump. I just still feel lost about MLB nowadays when before 2011, I was on top of it all.

Why would you have pick offs and cycles as categories. Wouldn't you end up in ties almost every week in those categories. And if you got one there's virtually no way to beat it for that week, and no real strategy to either category.

Anyway, depending on wear you're drafting I'm looking at high average-high doubles hitters and going from there.

[CoachChaz]

Why would you have pick offs and cycles as categories. Wouldn't you end up in ties almost every week in those categories. And if you got one there's virtually no way to beat it for that week, and no real strategy to either category.

Anyway, depending on wear you're drafting I'm looking at high average-high doubles hitters and going from there.

Define "high average". The only doubles leaders to bat over .310 last year were Cano, Trout and Mauer.

If you want a .290 hitter with a ton of doubles and great defense, then Machado or Lowrie are guys to look at. Or a big doubles guy with lots of HR's, then someone like Davis, Longoria, Ortiz.

[MOtorboat]

Define "high average". The only doubles leaders to bat over .310 last year were Cano, Trout and Mauer.

If you want a .290 hitter with a ton of doubles and great defense, then Machado or Lowrie are guys to look at. Or a big doubles guy with lots of HR's, then someone like Davis, Longoria, Ortiz.

That's exactly who I'd being looking at with my first pick too. I'd probably go with the high homer-lower average guy in the 2nd, and depending on how the draft is going take a pitcher in round 3 (but don't reach for one, that would be only if no one has gone pitcher yet). So top tier guys like Kershaw and Verlander. After that I'd probably go OBP from there until I've got a decent portion of my lineup filled. I just would want to get a high doubles guy yearly if that's a category.

[CoachChaz]

That's exactly who I'd being looking at with my first pick too. I'd probably go with the high homer-lower average guy in the 2nd, and depending on how the draft is going take a pitcher in round 3 (but don't reach for one, that would be only if no one has gone pitcher yet). So top tier guys like Kershaw and Verlander. After that I'd probably go OBP from there until I've got a decent portion of my lineup filled. I just would want to get a high doubles guy yearly if that's a category.

I think Cano's doubles go up at SafeCo...while his homers go down. Do contracts talks distract a 22 year old in L.A.? Mauer could see a bump in production while moving to first base. Trout seems like the best overall option when you combine all stats, but unless you have the top pick, you can forget about him

[MOtorboat]

Anyone see Reddick's two catches today?

[MOtorboat]

Trevor Bauer had a rough start to his season. Walked Billy Hamilton, and Hamilton promptly stole second and took third because the catcher rushed his throw to second. Then Bauer walked Phillips, but got Phillips and Votto out on a strike 'em out throw 'em out that was ugly.

[WTE]

Trevor Bauer had a rough start to his season. Walked Billy Hamilton, and Hamilton promptly stole second and took third because the catcher rushed his throw to second. Then Bauer walked Phillips, but got Phillips and Votto out on a strike 'em out throw 'em out that was ugly.

My, you don't say.

[MOtorboat]

My, you don't say.

Oh, but I do say.

[WTE]

Oh, but I do say.

That's good stuf......~snore~ Mo ~snore~ ZZZZzzzzzz

[MOtorboat]

That's good stuf......~snore~ Mo ~snore~ ZZZZzzzzzz

I like to discuss anything baseball, not just Red Sox, so kindly move along, sir.

[MOtorboat]

Lol, I turn the channel for 15 minutes and the White Sox gave up nine runs in the first...and there's still only one out.

[WTE]

Lol, I turn the channel for 15 minutes and the White Sox gave up nine runs in the first...and there's still only one out.

Speaking of the Central Division, former Central Division star Grady Sizemore is looking good in his comeback with Boston.

[MOtorboat]

Speaking of the Central Division, former Central Division star Grady Sizemore is looking good in his comeback with Boston.

Did he strain his mangina yet?

[Dapper Dan]

Damn



Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of Royals catcher Salvador Perez on Wednesday night and was taken by cart off the field by paramedics, but did not lose consciousness.

Chapman suffered a laceration and contusion above his left eye, according to the Reds, narrowly averting what could have been a far more serious injury.

The Cactus League game at Surprise Stadium was canceled after the incident, which came in the bottom of the sixth inning. Chapman was put on a backboard and taken off the field onto a cart by paramedics.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/03/19/aroldis-chapman-leaves-game-after-being-hit-in-head-by-line-drive-game-cancelled/6638029/

[chazoe60]

Damn




http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2014/03/19/aroldis-chapman-leaves-game-after-being-hit-in-head-by-line-drive-game-cancelled/6638029/
I'm glad he seems to be okay. That dude is one of the best things going in MLB right now. So fun to watch.

[Nomad]

Go Mariners!

[MOtorboat]

Opening Night. Goosebumps.

[BroncoWave]

Opening Night. Goosebumps.

Well, this would be opening night if the MLB didn't do that stupid Australia thing a week ago.

[MOtorboat]

Well, this would be opening night if the MLB didn't do that stupid Australia thing a week ago.

That didn't actually happen.

[Dapper Dan]

R!

E!

D!

S!

Reds!

Reds!

Reds!

[BroncoWave]

I almost never watch the MLB before, like, September, but Puig intrigues me so I have this one on in the background.

[MOtorboat]

National Sneak Out of Work to Watch Baseball Day is here!

[CoachChaz]

National Sneak Out of Work to Watch Baseball Day is here!

O's/Sox on the Deuce at 2:00 CST = work day over at 1:00

[BroncoJoe]

I'm so irritated. At work, we have a 15'ers club, meaning if you hit goal by the 15th, you get to do something special with Sr. Leadership and other 15'ers. I've consistently hit that club, but fell short last month by $100.00. The prize for last month? Box seats at the Rockies home opener on the 4th.

So irritated.

[CoachChaz]

I'm so irritated. At work, we have a 15'ers club, meaning if you hit goal by the 15th, you get to do something special with Sr. Leadership and other 15'ers. I've consistently hit that club, but fell short last month by $100.00. The prize for last month? Box seats at the Rockies home opener on the 4th.

So irritated.

I threw out an idea for my sales team to get a chance to go to opening day in Arligton if we hit our Q1 quota. Surprisingly...it was approved by Sr. Management. However...we traded opening day for April 17th simply because the funds allotment could get us in the all-you-can-eat seats with some left over for beers and it wont be as jam packed as Opening Day.

[artie_dale]

I'm so irritated. At work, we have a 15'ers club, meaning if you hit goal by the 15th, you get to do something special with Sr. Leadership and other 15'ers. I've consistently hit that club, but fell short last month by $100.00. The prize for last month? Box seats at the Rockies home opener on the 4th.

So irritated.

Oh man. That would be awesome. Good luck next time, Joe.

[OB]

4542

[MOtorboat]

I will likely be only able to sneak away for a few innings. But game starts in an hour. Get those fantasy lineups set.

[MOtorboat]

I miss only being 45 minutes from an Opening Day. Although neither the Rocks or the Royals get true Opening Day at home (Colorado almost never does) it sucks being 4 and 7 hours from Opening Day now.

[artie_dale]

And for you Directv subscribers, they are offering free MLB network all week. That's what I'll be doing!

[OB]

And for you Directv subscribers, they are offering free MLB network all week. That's what I'll be doing!

Cool - I miss having MSG when i Lived in CT

[CoachChaz]

MLB Network is something that comes with my standard package. I'd be lost without it.

[MOtorboat]

And so the first batter of the season was a slow dribbler to second...

Off to a rousing start!

[artie_dale]

YO! MLB Extra Innings = 8 games simultaneously. I wonder if I could just pay for just this channel.

[WTE]

In Grady Sizemore's first AB this season he got a single. In his 2nd AB he hit a HR.

Not a bad come back so far.

[artie_dale]

HA HA! MO, Walkoff for Neil Walker! I drafted him late and he's on my bench this week. Very nice.

[artie_dale]

HA HA! MO, Walkoff for Neil Walker! I drafted him late and he's on my bench this week. Very nice.

Wait... before I get ahead of myself, did you end up keeping him or dropping him and redrafting him? I was under the assumption you still had him.

[OB]

In Grady Sizemore's first AB this season he got a single. In his 2nd AB he hit a HR.

Not a bad come back so far.

No one cares about the Red Sux - move along :boring:

[weazel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okXhAC78d4Q

[WTE]

No one cares about the Red Sux - move along :boring:

Mo asked if I could kindly update him on Grady Sizemore's come back throughout the entire 2014 season.

[Nomad]

Mariners/Angels this evening.

[MOtorboat]

Mo asked if I could kindly update him on Grady Sizemore's come back throughout the entire 2014 season.

I did?

[WTE]

I did?

Yes. I will see if I can find the post....

EDIT: I found it


Oh hi WTE buddy old pal. Good grief, I am jealous the Red Sox signed a great player like Grady Sizemore to such a low priced, value contract. I wish my Royals could have signed him at that low price but they are not as savvy as your respected Red Sox. Anyway, I do not wish to take anymore of your valuable time but I am wondering if you can keep me updated on Sizemore's come back attempt during the entire 2014 season. I would be most grateful and honored.

[MOtorboat]

Yes. I will see if I can find the post....

EDIT: I found it

Lulz.

[Buff]

I remember when MO said that...

MO, what do you think of Yordano Ventura's upside? I picked him up in my fantasy league.

[MOtorboat]

I remember when MO said that...

MO, what do you think of Yordano Ventura's upside? I picked him up in my fantasy league.

The upside is tremendous.

But it's the Royals. He will have Tommy John surgery by May.

[Buff]

The upside is tremendous.

But it's the Royals. He will have Tommy John surgery by May.

Ok, I guess that was a dumb question because I already know his upside is tremendous, but I don't know anything else about him except that he throws hard. Can you offer up any facts beyond those two things?

[MOtorboat]

Ok, I guess that was a dumb question because I already know his upside is tremendous, but I don't know anything else about him except that he throws hard. Can you offer up any facts beyond those two things?

It's all about the fastball. That's all anyone is talking about. I quite honestly don't know his secondary stuff.

He has an Aroldis Chapman-esque fastball, though.

[MOtorboat]

I hope you kept Fernandez, Buff.

:coffee:

[Buff]

I hope you kept Fernandez, Buff.

:coffee:

Nope, watching him dominate tonight and hating myself... I love the guy so much. But I couldn't bring myself to get rid of the reigning Cy Young winner. Nor could I keep two pitchers and hope to compete.

[Dapper Dan]

Ugh. I hate St Louis.

[MOtorboat]

Don Baylor, who works for the Angels now, broke his ankle catching the first pitch from Vlad Guerrero.

[Dapper Dan]

I'm in a non-keeper league. Guy wants Freddie Freeman. Offering Mike Napoli. I have no idea who these guys are. The guy may be a Braves homer.

Which of those two will be better this season?

[Dapper Dan]

Shit. I need to fix this ^^^

[Dapper Dan]

I declined and told him I'd take Andrew McCutchen for Freeman. :lol:

[MOtorboat]

I'm in a non-keeper league. Guy wants Freddie Freeman. Offering Mike Napoli. I have no idea who these guys are. The guy may be a Braves homer.

Which of those two will be better this season?

I think I might have taken the deal, depending on if you have other guys who hit for average.

[MOtorboat]

So, apparently one of the Royals' taglines this year is, "This team will have you on the edge of your throne all year."

My thoughts are that that might get the shit on the seat and make a mess. But that's just me.

[artie_dale]

I remember when MO said that...

MO, what do you think of Yordano Ventura's upside? I picked him up in my fantasy league.

I have him too. I expect he'll get Grienke (spelled right?) type numbers/treatment. But, in my league, Quality Starts is a stat on top of Wins, so he should be more productive in my league.

[Buff]

Freeman > Napoli and it's not close. Don't listen to MO.

[MOtorboat]

Freeman > Napoli and it's not close. Don't listen to MO.

Average only. Napoli should have more homers and RBI.

[Buff]

Average only. Napoli should have more homers and RBI.

Negative. Napoli might have a couple more HRs, but Freeman should out-produce him in every other category.

[MOtorboat]

Negative. Napoli might have a couple more HRs, but Freeman should out-produce him in every other category.

Well, I'm very comfortable with Napoli in my lineup.

:coffee:

[Buff]

Well, I'm very comfortable with Napoli in my lineup.

:coffee:

Yeah, of course, but I'd never trade Freddy Freeman for him straight up. Napoli is going like 80 picks later than Freeman in ESPN drafts.

[artie_dale]

Average only. Napoli should have more homers and RBI.

As a Braves fan, while I like Freeman, I also like Napoli (if he's qualifies for both the 1B & C positions in your league). But, Freeman popped two HRs yesterday and he's capable of doing that. I loved Nap as a multi-position FBB player though.

[MOtorboat]

Yeah, of course, but I'd never trade Freddy Freeman for him straight up. Napoli is going like 80 picks later than Freeman in ESPN drafts.

That seems like way too big of a disparity, IMO.

[Dapper Dan]

ESPN has Napoli listed as a 1st baseman only.

I already declined the trade anyway.

[MOtorboat]

I'm watching your boy Scherzer, Buff, and enjoying a nice bowl of strawberries.

[Dapper Dan]

I also think he rejected my counter offer for McCutchen. :lol:

[CoachChaz]

Based on 2013, Freeman bested Napoli in every offensive category and is a much better defensive player. He's also heading into better years while Nap is declining.

Personally, I think it would be a no brainer to take Freeman over Nap...but to each his own.

[Buff]

I'm watching your boy Scherzer, Buff, and enjoying a nice bowl of strawberries.

I need him to have another Cy Young year. My starters fall off a cliff after him.

[artie_dale]

I'm watching your boy Scherzer, Buff, and enjoying a nice bowl of strawberries.

I have Sherzer too (but am at work). How's he looking.

Braves have Harang pitching against Garza and Garza's got 4 K's in 2 innings already. Fricken Braves are whiffing.

[artie_dale]

I need him to have another Cy Young year. My starters fall off a cliff after him.

I have Darvish (15 Day DL), Sherzer, Ventura (KC), and Dee (NYM/mistake so far).

[MOtorboat]

I have Sherzer too (but am at work). How's he looking.

Braves have Harang pitching against Garza and Garza's got 4 K's in 2 innings already. Fricken Braves are whiffing.

Pretty good. Gave up a hit and a walk in the first, but got a double play to get out of it, and went 1-2-3 on 9 pitches in the second.

Garza has his nasty stuff today.

[Buff]

I have Darvish (15 Day DL), Sherzer, Ventura (KC), and Dee (NYM/mistake so far).

I am in a 20-team league and over the years I've found that it's much easier to acquire pitching talent on waivers than hitters. So my draft was really skewed to the offensive side. Not only that, but I used a 10th rd pick on Kris Medlan (****). So Ervin Santana is my #2 and after that I'm trying to catch lightning in a bottle with guys like Ventura or Erasmo Ramirez. I'm confident some back of the rotation guys will emerge as the year goes on.

[MOtorboat]

OK, everyone, tell me what happens next:

Announcer: And Aoki rarely strikes out.

[artie_dale]

I am in a 20-team league and over the years I've found that it's much easier to acquire pitching talent on waivers than hitters. So my draft was really skewed to the offensive side. Not only that, but I used a 10th rd pick on Kris Medlan (****). So Ervin Santana is my #2 and after that I'm trying to catch lightning in a bottle with guys like Ventura or Erasmo Ramirez. I'm confident some back of the rotation guys will emerge as the year goes on.

OH! That blows man.

[MOtorboat]

Garza hasn't allowed a hit in four, five strikeouts and a walk (to Freeman), so not perfect, but no-no.

[artie_dale]

Garza hasn't allowed a hit in four, five strikeouts and a walk (to Freeman), so not perfect, but no-no.

Wonderful :/

[MOtorboat]

Also, Brewers wearing their gorgeous day alternate gold uniforms.

[Buff]

MO is really pissing me off with his pleasant and enjoyable day watching baseball. Where does he get off?

[MOtorboat]

MO is really pissing me off with his pleasant and enjoyable day watching baseball. Where does he get off?

I'm about to go to work and won't be off work until around 11. Get used to my new reality Buff. Daytime and late night baseball watching.

[MOtorboat]

I watched the Angels-Mariners late last night and then watched the beginning of jOBS.

[Buff]

I watched the Angels-Mariners late last night and then watched the beginning of jOBS.

I watched Angels Mariners as well. Was really encouraged by my guy Ramirez. I still want to see Jobs even though I heard it's awful.

[artie_dale]

Garza hasn't allowed a hit in four, five strikeouts and a walk (to Freeman), so not perfect, but no-no.

Still a no-no both ways (espn.com)

[Buff]

Still a no-no both ways (espn.com)

I was just wondering how Aaron friggin Harang still has a no hitter working.

[artie_dale]

YES! Chris Johnson just went yard. He's my current FBB 1B.

[Buff]

YES! Chris Johnson just went yard. He's my current FBB 1B.

I think we have the same team, artie. He's in my utility slot today. :five:

[Buff]

Effing Joe Nathan cost us a win, Artie.

[MOtorboat]

Effing Joe Nathan cost us a win, Artie.

The Royals still lost. :tsk:

[artie_dale]

Effing Joe Nathan cost us a win, Artie.

Yeah, and he's one of my closers to boot. But, like I said, I have a stat category called 'quality starts' and Sherzer won me a point there.

Nathan did score me a win the other day though (during Verlander's start) and Kimbrel gave his 2nd save so far.

[Dapper Dan]

Reds and Cards exciting matchups. :lol:

Each team is averaging 1 run per game now. Is it great pitching or poor batting?

[MOtorboat]

Rockies-Marlins on MLB Network.

[chazoe60]

I almost never watch the MLB before, like, September, but Puig intrigues me so I have this one on in the background.

I hate you!

[Dapper Dan]

One of my fantasy teams has that Puig dude.

[Buff]

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--SK8RFThL--/c_fit,fl_progressive,w_636/l0mdrhjvtgloifhjkhjm.gif

[MOtorboat]

EY. Robbin' fools.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v31827247/must-c-catch-young-robs-phillips-of-a-homer

[Dapper Dan]

EY. Robbin' fools.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v31827247/must-c-catch-young-robs-phillips-of-a-homer

Damn

[MOtorboat]

Texeira went out after grabbing his hamstring.

Tanaka has filthy stuff. That two-seamer with the screwball action (backspin that tails in to right handers) is a nasty, nasty pitch.

[MOtorboat]

Béisbol esta noche.

[MOtorboat]

BTW, MLB Network's new show with the Mad Dog guy sucks. He's an idiot.

Today he was whining about somebody playing a game because it was "only" 38 degrees. At first he said the game shouldn't have been played, and I'm thinking snow and 20 degrees, or something, and then he said 38 degrees like 38 degrees is some egregiously could temperature, and I was all like "WUT?!"

Unfortunately, I'm going to be at work now during Intentional Talk and Baseball Confidential.

[Nomad]

BTW, MLB Network's new show with the Mad Dog guy sucks. He's an idiot.

Today he was whining about somebody playing a game because it was "only" 38 degrees. At first he said the game shouldn't have been played, and I'm thinking snow and 20 degrees, or something, and then he said 38 degrees like 38 degrees is some egregiously could temperature, and I was all like "WUT?!"

Unfortunately, I'm going to be at work now during Intentional Talk and Baseball Confidential.

I know MLB uses wooden bats, but did you know the bats used by collegiate and high school players (BBCOR) (aluminum/composite), the warranties are voided if they use the bats under a 60 degree temp. I bought them an Easton last year and a Demarini this year, and in their warranty, it states that. My sons' bats are voided the minute they get in the box:lol:

Anyway, baseball in the cold is something I've gotten use to:lol:

[MOtorboat]

This new Mad Dog guy at MLB Network is annoying. Stop yelling. You have a microphone.

[CoachChaz]

This new Mad Dog guy at MLB Network is annoying. Stop yelling. You have a microphone.

Russo has sucked for years. Not only is he annoying, but he doesnt know much more about sports than my 15 year olds.

[MOtorboat]

Russo has sucked for years. Not only is he annoying, but he doesnt know much more about sports than my 15 year olds.

I agreed with what he was saying actually. The new emphasis on the catch for a force out rule, which says you have to transfer the ball successfully from the glove to your hand for it to be a "catch." It's ridiculous. But he was just yelling at the top of his lungs, and it was almost in audible.

BTW, that new emphasis is just horrible. There was a force last night, I think maybe in the Mets game, where the catcher caught the ball, with his foot on home plate, grabbed the ball out of his glove, cocked it and then the ball fell out of his hand. The runner coming to home was called safe. It's ridiculous.

[weazel]

is this the mad dog from sirius-xm? that guy is impossible to listen to

[CoachChaz]

is this the mad dog from sirius-xm? that guy is impossible to listen to

One in the same

[CoachChaz]

I agreed with what he was saying actually. The new emphasis on the catch for a force out rule, which says you have to transfer the ball successfully from the glove to your hand for it to be a "catch." It's ridiculous. But he was just yelling at the top of his lungs, and it was almost in audible.

BTW, that new emphasis is just horrible. There was a force last night, I think maybe in the Mets game, where the catcher caught the ball, with his foot on home plate, grabbed the ball out of his glove, cocked it and then the ball fell out of his hand. The runner coming to home was called safe. It's ridiculous.

I agree...it has gone to ridiculous lengths. The blocking the plate rule hasnt been perfect either. Watching a Pirates-Cubs game last week, the throw home lead the catcher into the base path and they called the runner safe because the catcher impeded him. The only other option is to let the ball go to the backstop while the runners advance.

[MOtorboat]

Mike Trout.

Doing work. Down 2, one on, bottom of the ninth.

Big fly.

[weazel]

Mike Trout.

Doing work. Down 2, one on, bottom of the ninth.

Big fly.

yep, he just doesn't want it.

[MOtorboat]

yep, he just doesn't want it.

Trollolololol

[MOtorboat]

Lol

A.) Oliver Perez is still pitching.
B.) He's adopted a Nuke LaLoosh delivery.

[BroncoWave]

I'm really glad Harang didn't complete his no-hitter tonight. He had 6 walks when he had the no-no though 7. I don't find that all that impressive. I remember when Ubaldo had one for the Rockies but had like 7 walks with it. I would take a 1-hit no-walk performance over that any day, but that one doesn't go into the record books.

[MOtorboat]

Brewers-Pirates LOL.

[MOtorboat]

Albert hit 499 and 500 tonight (yesterday for everyone else). Needs more attention.

Jayson Stark: (http://espn.go.com/blog/jayson-stark/post/_/id/769/appreciating-albert-pujols)


The .300/.400/500/.600 Club

This is one of my favorite sets of numbers, because it provides us with one of the most exalted group of hitters who ever lived. You need:
.300 batting average or better.
.400 on-base percentage or better.
500 home runs or more.
.600 slugging percentage or better.

Now here are the three men in history who get to hang out in this clubhouse:
Ted Williams .344/.482/521/.634
Babe Ruth .342/.474/714/.690
Jimmie Foxx .325/.428/534/.609


And that's all, folks. Ever heard of them?

Well, the truth is that Albert doesn't quite make that cut. But only by one-thousandth of a percentage point. Here's his personal slash line: .321/.409/500/.599.

Uh, that'll still work. Because here's the thing: Even if we lowered the slugging percentage cutoff to below .600, to whatever The Pujols Line is at any given moment, there would still just be those three men and Albert.

[MOtorboat]

Jose Fernandez is just nasty.

First inning against the Braves tonight:
97-99 mph four-seamer with movement that rises up and inside to lefties, and sinks away from them low.
91 mph something, can't tell if this is a change up or a two-seamer.
Hard slurve/curve that breaks about 8-9 inches and he can go back door with it on command.
Looping curve that drops about a foot, if not more.

That's just devastating stuff.

[ShaneFalco]

gz to albert.


Who saw Holliday steal that home run?

[Dapper Dan]

I traded that Puig guy from LA for Adam Jones of Baltimore.

[MOtorboat]

I traded that Puig guy from LA for Adam Jones of Baltimore.

I like that trade without looking at any numbers.

[Dapper Dan]

I like that trade without looking at any numbers.

Adam Jones shows up to games.


He's also listed as roughly the 6th best OF, while Puig is around 11th. My buddy is Dodgers fan. That's pretty much it.

[MOtorboat]

Adam Jones shows up to games.


He's also listed as roughly the 6th best OF, while Puig is around 11th. My buddy is Dodgers fan. That's pretty much it.

That only happened at the first home game of the year, didn't it?

[Dapper Dan]

That only happened at the first home game of the year, didn't it?

Red flags, Mo.

[MOtorboat]

Red flags, Mo.

Well I'm completely "meh" about that in terms of fantasy, but I still like that trade.

[Dapper Dan]

Well I'm completely "meh" about that in terms of fantasy, but I still like that trade.

Me too. And that one guy is still sending me shit trades wanting Freddie Freeman.

[MOtorboat]

Me too. And that one guy is still sending me shit trades wanting Freddie Freeman.

What's the latest?

[Dapper Dan]

What's the latest?

I can't even remember. I declined. It's roughly the same players. He really wants me to have that Napoli guy from Boston.

[MOtorboat]

I can't even remember. I declined. It's roughly the same players. He really wants me to have that Napoli guy from Boston.

Napoli is a good player. Now, the league I have him in, he gets bonus points because we have OBP as a stat and he's a high OBP guy.

[Dapper Dan]

I get:


Mike Napoli, Bos 1B
Nick Swisher, Cle 1B
Cole Hamels, Phi SP

He gets:

Freddie Freeman, Atl 1B
Madison Bumgarner, SF SP

[MOtorboat]

I get:


Mike Napoli, Bos 1B
Nick Swisher, Cle 1B
Cole Hamels, Phi SP

He gets:

Freddie Freeman, Atl 1B
Madison Bumgarner, SF SP

Lol.

[MOtorboat]

Harper is out till July.

[Dapper Dan]

Harper is out till July.

I think I tried trading for him. I'm kinda glad I got turned down.

[Buff]

Harper is out till July.

I've heard that many people think him to be a huge douche bag. You never know how much of that is jealousy vs. legit criticism.

[Dapper Dan]

Well, he IS white. Most white people are douchebags.

[Buff]

Well, he IS white. Most white people are douchebags.

I've about had it with you, young man.

[Dapper Dan]

I've about had it with you, young man.

If I wasn't so busy eating chicken nuggets and playing Madden, I'd **** you up, mate.

[WTE]

Steven Drew is back with the Red Sox.

[CoachChaz]

Steven Drew is back with the Red Sox.

They needed to do something. The whole division has been crap so far

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Former Rockies catcher Miguel Olivo, now in the Dodgers organization playing for Triple-A Albuquerque, reportedly bit part of the ear off teammate Alex Guerrero in a dugout fight during a game Tuesday against Salt Lake.

Salt Lake Tribune reporter Steve Luhm reported that the game was halted in the eighth inning because of the fight. Then, later in the day, Fox’s Jon Morosi cited agent Scott Boras who said part of Guerrero’s ear had been bitten off and would require surgery.

Boras said that police are now involved. Find the Twitter updates below.

rest - http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2014/05/20/miguel-olivo-former-rockies-catcher-reportedly-bites-ear-dodgers-teammate/17591/

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

rest - http://blogs.denverpost.com/rockies/2014/05/20/miguel-olivo-former-rockies-catcher-reportedly-bites-ear-dodgers-teammate/17591/

What an eery situation.

[Dapper Dan]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/mlb-teams-join-in-twitter-sing-along-of-taylor-swift-song-225050276.html

[WTE]

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bob Welch today. He was so dominant w/ the A's (during the steroid era) and he destroyed my Red Sox. He was amazing to watch.

They are not disclosing cause of death yet but I hope it's not suicide.

[Buff]

http://giant.gfycat.com/BouncyEnergeticAurochs.gif

[CoachChaz]

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Bob Welch today. He was so dominant w/ the A's (during the steroid era) and he destroyed my Red Sox. He was amazing to watch.

They are not disclosing cause of death yet but I hope it's not suicide.

Latest report is heart attack. That year he won 27 games was impressive. Him and Dave Stewart were studs that year but honestly...Eckersley probably should have won the Cy Young. But 27 wins is a big number.

Anyway...sad news.

[Dapper Dan]

I have a 2nd favorite team in football but I make sure they're in the NFC. In baseball, I think I'll pick a 2nd favorite team and make sure it's an AL team. I think that team is the Orioles.

[chazoe60]

Anyone else listening to this dumb broad absolutely butcher Forever Young? Good Lord she is ******* terrible.

[MOtorboat]

Anyone else listening to this dumb broad absolutely butcher Forever Young? Good Lord she is ******* terrible.

Is that what she was singing? I didn't have the sound up.

[CoachChaz]

I have a 2nd favorite team in football but I make sure they're in the NFC. In baseball, I think I'll pick a 2nd favorite team and make sure it's an AL team. I think that team is the Orioles.

Good call

[OB]

Dereks last all-star game :sad: :Cry:

[CoachChaz]

Dereks last all-star game :sad: :Cry:

Finally!!!

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

Mike Trout is a stallion.

[MOtorboat]

Mike Trout is a stallion.

Mike Trout is awesome sauce personified.

But ugh...two more nights without baseball...

[CoachChaz]

Mike Trout is awesome sauce personified.

But ugh...two more nights without baseball...

I know. Fortunately, I have shit to do the next 2 nights, so it worked out perfect for me

[MOtorboat]

I am wearing my Royals polo today to help ease the pain.

[CoachChaz]

I am wearing my Royals polo today to help ease the pain.

I dont own a Orioles polo. Despite my love for the Orioles and Broncos, I'm not a big fan of orange.

[chazoe60]

I have a gigantic man crush on Mike Trout, my other non-Rockies baseball man crush is Andrew McCutchen.

[CoachChaz]

I have a gigantic man crush on Mike Trout, my other non-Rockies baseball man crush is Andrew McCutchen.

Give me an outfield with those two and Adam Jones and I dare someone on the team to be lazy and unmotivated.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I have a gigantic man crush on Mike Trout, my other non-Rockies baseball man crush is Andrew McCutchen.

The Angels have been my favorite team since about 1980. It's really cool to see my team relevant again with an all-world talent. We haven't had that for about decade. Man, Vladimir Guerrero sure was fun to watch back in the day. That dude could hit the ball 2 feet out of the strike zone.

[Dzone]

Strange that Tony Gwynn was never mentioned.

[WTE]

Tonight the Kansas City Royals visit Fenway Park to play my lowly Red Sox.

[MOtorboat]

Tonight the Kansas City Royals visit Fenway Park to play my lowly Red Sox.

That they do. Geaux Royals!

[CoachChaz]

Orioles get to start a deadly 16 game stretch against OAK, LAA, SEA

[BroncoNut]

I have a gigantic man crush on Mike Trout, my other non-Rockies baseball man crush is Andrew McCutchen.

omg I LOVE those men

[MOtorboat]

Orioles get to start a deadly 16 game stretch against OAK, LAA, SEA

All on the road?

[CoachChaz]

All on the road?

The first 10 of them are. Then 6 at home. After that...TOR, STL, NYY.

We easily have the toughest 2nd half schedule. A little easier at the end of August with CHW, CHC, CLE, MIN, but we start with CIN in Sept and the rest of the month is divisional games.

[WTE]

LOL. Dumb Red Sox first base ball girl decides to grab a fair ball.

[OB]

Yes. The sox are dumb. #tipyourhatbitches #RE2PECT

[MOtorboat]

Yes. The sox are dumb. #tipyourhatbitches #RE2PECT

#theresathreadforthat

[MOtorboat]

I mean, it's just like a Yankee fan to somehow insert themselves into a Royals-Red Sox game by bringing up Jeter.

[WTE]

Mo, what is your opinion of Scott Downs?

[OB]

#theresathreadforthat

**** off i - this is a MLB thread. My post was about MLB :werd:

I didn't jump in the middle of a convo.

[MOtorboat]

Mo, what is your opinion of Scott Downs?

**** him.

[chazoe60]

I absolutely love watching Andrew McCutchen play baseball, the only problem is that the only time I get to watch him is when he's playing against my beloved Rockies and killing us in any number of ways.

Freaking dude is one of my all time favorite non-Rockies players. Everything he does looks effortless even the plays that only a handful of people on the planet can make. Amazing player.

[MOtorboat]

If you play that stupid shift and the batter bunts or slaps ones the other way, it's not the wrong way to play baseball.

If you don't like it, don't shift morons.

[CoachChaz]

If you play that stupid shift and the batter bunts or slaps ones the other way, it's not the wrong way to play baseball.

If you don't like it, don't shift morons.

The shift works to a defensive benefit more often than not. (see: Chris Davis 2014)

[MOtorboat]

Damn Yankees.

[CoachChaz]

Damn Yankees.

That was destined to happen. But I dont see him as an upgrade. People tend to fixate on the ONE good year he had two years ago.

[MOtorboat]

That was destined to happen. But I dont see him as an upgrade. People tend to fixate on the ONE good year he had two years ago.

I know he's only hitting .229, but it's something like .300 in the last month. Maybe he's not as good as 2012, but he's not as bad as this year, either.

[MOtorboat]

Even the Braves TV announcers are whiny bitches.

Catcher and pitcher had confusion with signs, catcher ran out to the mound for all of five seconds...hometown announcer started bitching.

[chazoe60]

Buck the Fraves

[MOtorboat]

Sandy Koufax, 1963-1966 (four seasons):

Sandy Koufax Pitching Stats for Years 1963 to 1966
Year. Tm W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO
1963-1966 LAD 97 27 .782 1.86 153 150 3 89 31 3 1192.2 825 281 246 76 259 20 1228

3 Cy Young awards

[MOtorboat]

Greg Maddux, 1992-1995


Greg Maddux Pitching Stats for Years 1992 to 1995
Year. Tm W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO
1992-1995 CHC,ATL 75 29 .721 1.98 124 124 0 37 11 0 946.2 726 236 208 33 176 20 733

4 Cy Young awards

[ShaneFalco]

Really dislike baseball these days. The Farm system sucks.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/troy-tulowitzki-takes-in-yankees-game-in-new-york-193550880.html

[MOtorboat]

Really dislike baseball these days. The Farm system sucks.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/troy-tulowitzki-takes-in-yankees-game-in-new-york-193550880.html

No one here to blame but Montfort.

[ShaneFalco]

Baseball needs a salary cap. or at least a new type of cap specifically designed for baseball.

[Slick]

Sandy Koufax, 1963-1966 (four seasons):

Sandy Koufax Pitching Stats for Years 1963 to 1966
Year. Tm W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO
1963-1966 LAD 97 27 .782 1.86 153 150 3 89 31 3 1192.2 825 281 246 76 259 20 1228

3 Cy Young awards


Greg Maddux, 1992-1995


Greg Maddux Pitching Stats for Years 1992 to 1995
Year. Tm W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO
1992-1995 CHC,ATL 75 29 .721 1.98 124 124 0 37 11 0 946.2 726 236 208 33 176 20 733

4 Cy Young awards

Koufax had 89 complete games over that 4 year stretch? Whoa.

[MOtorboat]

Koufax had 89 complete games over that 4 year stretch? Whoa.

As far as I'm concerned, he's the greatest pitcher who ever lived.

He had two pitches: Fastball and curveball. And the deliveries were different. He tipped his damn pitches and put up those numbers.

[CoachChaz]

He also pitched in a 4-man rotation which probably had him throwing more pitches and innings in a month than some guys do in a season anymore. Dude was a stud

[MOtorboat]

Baseball Prospectus has a 90-win projection for the Dodgers. How is this team not going to win 100? With that monster lineup and that pitching they could have the best record in the NL and be a disappointment.

[MOtorboat]

Joe Posnanski on Vin Scully:

http://joeposnanski.com/joeblogs/reprint-the-heart-of-los-angeles/

[WTE]

My Red Sox are about to get blowed up.

[CoachChaz]

My Red Sox are about to get blowed up.

I dont think so. If you take the trade rumors you hear and think half of them are going to happen...you would be 4 times as wrong. Lester and Miller are the only two I could really see getting moved...maybe Carp, but Lester might not bring back a big return since he's a rental. Plus...the teams most interested appear to be IN the division, so they certainly arent going to give up top prospects to a rival for a 2 month rental. Add that the Rays say Price is still available for trade and Hamels is out there as well...and you already have 2 ace lefties that have team control beyond this year. If Lester goes before them, it will be for a lesser return.

[MOtorboat]

I dont think so. If you take the trade rumors you hear and think half of them are going to happen...you would be 4 times as wrong. Lester and Miller are the only two I could really see getting moved...maybe Carp, but Lester might not bring back a big return since he's a rental. Plus...the teams most interested appear to be IN the division, so they certainly arent going to give up top prospects to a rival for a 2 month rental. Add that the Rays say Price is still available for trade and Hamels is out there as well...and you already have 2 ace lefties that have team control beyond this year. If Lester goes before them, it will be for a lesser return.

Dodgers, Cardinals and Pirates. Pulled from his start today. Lester is going somewhere.

[CoachChaz]

Dodgers, Cardinals and Pirates. Pulled from his start today. Lester is going somewhere.

It would appear that way. But the price for a 2-month rental that is probably gone after the year will be insane. My money would be on the Dodgers as they would be the most likely to afford an extension and could afford to give up prospects

[MOtorboat]

It would appear that way. But the price for a 2-month rental that is probably gone after the year will be insane. My money would be on the Dodgers as they would be the most likely to afford an extension and could afford to give up prospects

The favorite is probably the Dodgers, followed by the Cardinals. I think he signs an extension pretty quickly, actually.

[CoachChaz]

The favorite is probably the Dodgers, followed by the Cardinals. I think he signs an extension pretty quickly, actually.

Yeah...I dont buy all the "I'd be open to coming back in free agency BS". Which is fine by me. He's been an Oriole killer.

But I kind of expect him to test the market

[MOtorboat]

First domino? Masterson to St. Louis.

[WTE]

First domino? Masterson to St. Louis.

First domino for Boston. Lazy, malcontent Felix Droubront to Cubs for very little. Selection of prospects after Rule V.

[CoachChaz]

First domino? Masterson to St. Louis.

Considering STL was interested in the big names and walked away with Masterson...I think we get an idea that Price and Hamels probably arent going anywhere. At least not without a big haul in return. STL was one of few teams that could offer multiple ML ready prospects.

[CoachChaz]

First domino for Boston. Lazy, malcontent Felix Droubront to Cubs for very little. Selection of prospects after Rule V.

Hearing strong rumors that Lester to Baltimore is almost a done deal. Scares me what we'll give up. As long as it's not Harvey or Gausman...I'm cool

[WTE]

Hearing strong rumors that Lester to Baltimore is almost a done deal. Scares me what we'll give up. As long as it's not Harvey or Gausman...I'm cool

I'm sure Duquette is all over this but I don't see Angelos allowing it.

Red Sox apparently asking for a ton. A Major Leaguer and a top prospect.

[CoachChaz]

I'm sure Duquette is all over this but I don't see Angelos allowing it.

Red Sox apparently asking for a ton. A Major Leaguer and a top prospect.

Angelos would be fine for the rest of the season, but I dont see an extension coming at all. It was shocking enough he allowed them to give Ubaldo 12 mil...I dont see him okaying 20+ for Lester.

That being said...I'd rather keep the prospect.

[CoachChaz]

Oakland just flat out going for it

[Buff]

Kind of surprised Oakland would be willing to deal Cespedes, but I guess they felt like they could more easily fill the hole in the OF than at SP.

[MOtorboat]

Kind of surprised Oakland would be willing to deal Cespedes, but I guess they felt like they could more easily fill the hole in the OF than at SP.

I just got up...that came out of nowhere.

[Buff]

I just got up...that came out of nowhere.

I guess they didn't think they could sign him after 2015. Still, seems surprising.

[MOtorboat]

I guess they didn't think they could sign him after 2015. Still, seems surprising.

The A's are just all-in this year, and apparently Billy and his metrics think Lester will save more runs than Cespedes will produce. They also got Jonny Gomes back too, so that will offset some of the offensive power lost. Gomes is a great fit. He kind of thrives off of scrappy teams like the A's. Plus, Gomes is from north of the Bay.

[CoachChaz]

That rotation will have to be nasty because the offense isn't going to be there. Score 3-4 runs on them and you have a good chance to win.

[WTE]

I love the Cespedas trade. Now Lackey has been traded for Allen Craig. I like that alot too. I think RS outfielders have a combined 6 HR's this year or somewhere around that.

Andrew Miller is next up. Hoping we trade him to Detroit and get SS Iglesis back.

[Buff]

Can Allen Craig still hit? What's going on with him this year?

[WTE]

Can Allen Craig still hit? What's going on with him this year?

Off yr. I think he will like the Wall.

[MOtorboat]

Can Allen Craig still hit? What's going on with him this year?

Boston's short porch might allow him to get his average back up.

The only real piece Boston wants in any of this is Cespedes and expiring contracts.

[CoachChaz]

As an Oriole fan...i love the deals the Sox are making today.

[WTE]

Not hearing any Steven Drew rumors. I hope he goes too. No point keeping him if we can get something back.

[Buff]

Not hearing any Steven Drew rumors. I hope he goes too. No point keeping him if we can get something back.

I don't think anybody would take him at this point, and if they did you'd get 10 cents on the dollar.

[WTE]

I don't think anybody would take him at this point, and if they did you'd get 10 cents on the dollar.

Sox would have to eat a lot of that money.

Allen Craig not happy leaving St. L for a cellar dwelllar. Refused to speak with media after giving Wainright a hug.

[MOtorboat]

Would love to see the thoughts of an honest Boston fan right now.

[MOtorboat]

@HeidiWatney: Lester starting for his new team on Cespedes tshirt giveaway night! RT“@susanslusser: looks as if Lester will start for #Athletics on Sat.”

[CoachChaz]

Would love to see the thoughts of an honest Boston fan right now.

Preferably one that has baseball knowledge

[MOtorboat]

Haven't watched any ESPN today, but MLBN is reporting that David Price will be traded.

[MOtorboat]

Now Baseball Tonight on MLB has that screaming dude. Hot damn is he annoying.

[Buff]

Haven't watched any ESPN today, but MLBN is reporting that David Price will be traded.

Gotta be the Dodgers then.

Price/Kershaw/Greinke isn't really fair.

[MOtorboat]

Gotta be the Dodgers then.

Price/Kershaw/Greinke isn't really fair.

Your rotation is pretty decent when Beckett is your No. 5.

[CoachChaz]

Haven't watched any ESPN today, but MLBN is reporting that David Price will be traded.

Gotta be the Dodgers then.

Price/Kershaw/Greinke isn't really fair.

And Ryu isn't exactly a slouch either

[WTE]

We didn't get crap for Andrew Miller.

[CoachChaz]

We didn't get crap for Andrew Miller.

EdRod is a pretty decent prospect. Solid lefty, probably projects as a #3.

But what did you expect for a relief pitcher that is free agent in 2 months?

[CoachChaz]

A's and Tigers rotations are just dumb. But I'm reminded of how this type of stuff worked in Philly

[chazoe60]

I still think the Dodgers win it all. I don't want them to, but I think they will. I'd rather them win it than the Giants. At least Grenkie (sp?) and Kershaw are good guys, I don't think I like a single person on the Giants roster.

[WTE]

EdRod is a pretty decent prospect. Solid lefty, probably projects as a #3.

But what did you expect for a relief pitcher that is free agent in 2 months?

Been hearing for weeks there's a ton of interest for Miller and Sox should get a decent return. I guess Rodriguez is only 21 so maybe I shouldn't be too concerned about his AA ERA.

[MOtorboat]

Been hearing for weeks there's a ton of interest for Miller and Sox should get a decent return. I guess Rodriguez is only 21 so maybe I shouldn't be too concerned about his AA ERA.

Eastern League isn't exactly like pitching in the Carolina league where he was in 2013. Harder to pitch in that league. His K/BB is decent K/IP is a little down this year from the previous two though.

[CoachChaz]

Been hearing for weeks there's a ton of interest for Miller and Sox should get a decent return. I guess Rodriguez is only 21 so maybe I shouldn't be too concerned about his AA ERA.

Eastern League isn't exactly like pitching in the Carolina league where he was in 2013. Harder to pitch in that league. His K/BB is decent K/IP is a little down this year from the previous two though.

He also doesn't have a lot of defensive support either. That being said, a lefty that doesn't have electric stuff may not be best suited for Fenway, but worst case scenario...he'll be easy to flip in another deal.

And you might just get Miller back in the off season anyway.

[MOtorboat]

So, ESPN cameras caught Andrelton Simmons, on the DL with a bad ankle, wall jumping during BP trying to make catches, and also caught Jason Hayward, and the Upton brothers pissed off at him and yelling at coaches and him.

That's hilarious.

[chazoe60]

I love watching Yadier Molina play catcher, it's as close to perfect as there is in all of sports.

[chazoe60]

I'm hoping for an Angels/Cardinals WS. I could just sit back and root for great baseball games.

I love Holliday and Molina so cool if the Cards win it and I have a gigantic man crush on Mike trout plus my buddy AlWilson4Mayor is a big Angels fan so it'd be cool if they won it.

I would especially hate seeing the Giants or Dodgers in there. Pirates would be another team that would be cool to see in the WS.

[Buff]

I'm hoping for an Angels/Cardinals WS. I could just sit back and root for great baseball games.

I love Holliday and Molina so cool if the Cards win it and I have a gigantic man crush on Mike trout plus my buddy AlWilson4Mayor is a big Angels fan so it'd be cool if they won it.

I would especially hate seeing the Giants or Dodgers in there. Pirates would be another team that would be cool to see in the WS.

For some reason I also hate the Cardinals. Not as much as I hate the Giants or Dodgers, but I have no love for that team. So I'm basically hoping for an AL WS victory. I will probably root for KC/Oak or Baltimore.

[Thnikkaman]

I'll be rooting for the Nats in the NL (least of all evils), and the Royals in the AL. I hope the Royals win it all, it will be the closest Mo will ever get to true happiness.

[MOtorboat]

Have to make it to the dance, first.