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Re: MLB

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:36 pm
by FSchmertz
And the Mets Andrés Giménez is looking awfully good.

They had to release a statement that Amed Rosario is still the starting shortstop, but Andres is one slick fielder.

https://elitesportsny.com/2020/08/13/ne ... he-making/

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:46 am
by B-Tender
R.D. you're going to be happy to have Tatis Jr. on your fantasy team tonight.

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:25 am
by Reservoir Dog
B-Tender wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:46 am R.D. you're going to be happy to have Tatis Jr. on your fantasy team tonight.
Yeah, there's nothing like getting 7 RBI's from 1 guy! :D

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:05 pm
by B-Tender
So now there is controversy that Tatis Jr. shouldn't have hit that grand slam in the 8th. The score was 10-3 Pads, bases loaded, he had a 3-0 count and swung at the pitch resulting in an opposite field home run. The Rangers manager got pissed that he didn't take the pitch. Even the Pads manager said he should have taken the pitch.

This is bullshit to me. The Pads were 11-12 coming into this game, having lost 5 in a row, largely because their bullpen couldn't protect a lead. Their bullpen has an ERA over 6. There are several reasons why this "unrwritten" rule is b.s. First of all, this is a 60 game season where every single game means so much more. The Pads are trying to reverse ten years of futility, especially at the plate. Should they only try their best for 7 innings when they have a lead. Baseball is a business. Everything Tatis Jr. does that is a positive raises his personal and team monetary value. Things like leading MLB in homers and RBI lead to larger contracts, more viewership, merchandise sales, etc. If the Rangers want to quit after 7 innings they can forfeit, or make better pitches.

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:36 pm
by FSchmertz
Regarding this:

If you don't want to be embarrassed, play better.

A whole lot of these "unwritten rules" are bullshit.

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:21 pm
by Reservoir Dog
B-Tender wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:46 am R.D. you're going to be happy to have Tatis Jr. on your fantasy team tonight.
So I just got another trade request for Tatis. (that's 5 now!)
This guy is willing to sell the farm!

His offer:
OF Louis Robert - (currently ranked #42 in fantasy baseball)
OF Bryce Harper - (currently ranked #10 in fantasy baseball)
SP Sonny Gray - 4 wins, 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP (currently ranked #12 in fantasy baseball)
SP Merrill Kelly - 3 wins, 1.71 ERA, 0.92 WHIP (currently ranked #40 in fantasy baseball)

I'm weak in pitching so I may have to consider this one!

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:55 pm
by Animal
Reservoir Dog wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:21 pm
B-Tender wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:46 am R.D. you're going to be happy to have Tatis Jr. on your fantasy team tonight.
So I just got another trade request for Tatis. (that's 5 now!)
This guy is willing to sell the farm!

His offer:
OF Louis Robert - (currently ranked #42 in fantasy baseball)
OF Bryce Harper - (currently ranked #10 in fantasy baseball)
SP Sonny Gray - 4 wins, 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP (currently ranked #12 in fantasy baseball)
SP Merrill Kelly - 3 wins, 1.71 ERA, 0.92 WHIP (currently ranked #40 in fantasy baseball)

I'm weak in pitching so I may have to consider this one!
sounds like the Herschel Walker trade.

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:04 pm
by Reservoir Dog
Flumper wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:55 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:21 pm
B-Tender wrote: Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:46 am R.D. you're going to be happy to have Tatis Jr. on your fantasy team tonight.
So I just got another trade request for Tatis. (that's 5 now!)
This guy is willing to sell the farm!

His offer:
OF Louis Robert - (currently ranked #42 in fantasy baseball)
OF Bryce Harper - (currently ranked #10 in fantasy baseball)
SP Sonny Gray - 4 wins, 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP (currently ranked #12 in fantasy baseball)
SP Merrill Kelly - 3 wins, 1.71 ERA, 0.92 WHIP (currently ranked #40 in fantasy baseball)

I'm weak in pitching so I may have to consider this one!
sounds like the Herschel Walker trade.
I need pitching and he knows it. Harper is a given. But I already have some good OF's so maybe I'll make a counter offer to dump Robert and ask for a top tier 1B or 3B.
Then I would have to figure out which 3 players I already have that I'm willing to dump.

Re: MLB

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:37 pm
by Burn1dwn
SLAM Diego. That is all.

Re: MLB

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:42 pm
by B-Tender
Burn1dwn wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:37 pm SLAM Diego. That is all.
I don't know if it will last, but I'm enjoyinig it while I can.

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:56 am
by Burn1dwn
B-Tender wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:42 pm
Burn1dwn wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:37 pm SLAM Diego. That is all.
I don't know if it will last, but I'm enjoyinig it while I can.
This team is fun to watch. Even when they had that losing streak, I didn't feel like the bottom was falling out.

Cronenworth is a great story for a 26 year old rookie. Glad the Pads gave him a chance. Would love to see what he can do on the mound sometime.

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm
by Reservoir Dog
Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
by B-Tender
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:57 pm
by Reservoir Dog
B-Tender wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.
Nola can play corner outfield, 1B, 2B, 3B, DH, C... what a GREAT pickup. They can plug him in almost anywhere whenever they need.

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:25 pm
by spudoc
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:57 pm
B-Tender wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.
Nola can play corner outfield, 1B, 2B, 3B, DH, C... what a GREAT pickup. They can plug him in almost anywhere whenever they need.
Are you a fan of the Padres or just a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team?

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:30 pm
by Reservoir Dog
spudoc wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:25 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:57 pm
B-Tender wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.
Nola can play corner outfield, 1B, 2B, 3B, DH, C... what a GREAT pickup. They can plug him in almost anywhere whenever they need.
Are you a fan of the Padres or just a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team?
I'm a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team.

(I'm a Texas Rangers fan)

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:35 pm
by spudoc
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:30 pm
spudoc wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:25 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:57 pm
B-Tender wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.
Nola can play corner outfield, 1B, 2B, 3B, DH, C... what a GREAT pickup. They can plug him in almost anywhere whenever they need.
Are you a fan of the Padres or just a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team?
I'm a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team.

(I'm a Texas Rangers fan)
Yeah I'd probably talk about somebody else if I were a Rangers fan.

Re: MLB

Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:36 pm
by Reservoir Dog
spudoc wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:35 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:30 pm
spudoc wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 11:25 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:57 pm
B-Tender wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:27 pm
Reservoir Dog wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:56 pm Holy fuck! The Padres are stacking the team!

"The San Diego Padres have agreed to acquire pitcher Mike Clevinger in a blockbuster deal with the Cleveland Indians

The deal marks the fifth trade since Saturday for the Padres, who have also acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from Boston, catcher Austin Nola from Seattle, catcher Jason Castro from the Angels and closer Trevor Rosenthal from Kansas City."
They are definitely going for it this year. Why not? Their infield is set. Clevinger has two more years under thumb while arbitration eligible. A corner outfielder with power and always more pitching are the main needs I see.
Nola can play corner outfield, 1B, 2B, 3B, DH, C... what a GREAT pickup. They can plug him in almost anywhere whenever they need.
Are you a fan of the Padres or just a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team?
I'm a fan of the game commenting on a fast rising team.

(I'm a Texas Rangers fan)
Yeah I'd probably talk about somebody else if I were a Rangers fan.
No shit.

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:17 pm
by Antknot
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Re: MLB

Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:20 pm
by Reservoir Dog
My fearless World Series prediction:

Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres

Re: MLB

Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:23 pm
by B-Tender
Padres will be in the post-season for the first time in 14 years. It is a weird year all around.

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:04 am
by Burn1dwn
B-Tender wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:23 pm Padres will be in the post-season for the first time in 14 years. It is a weird year all around.
Tatis needs to break out of his slump ASAP.

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:53 am
by B-Tender
Burn1dwn wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:04 am
B-Tender wrote: Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:23 pm Padres will be in the post-season for the first time in 14 years. It is a weird year all around.
Tatis needs to break out of his slump ASAP.
Yep, hasn't been able to make pitchers pay for fastballs over the plate and ends up chasing a breaking ball way outside.

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:27 am
by B-Tender
Hey Burn1down, you gonna be able to watch the game tomorrow?

Re: MLB

Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:47 pm
by Burn1dwn
B-Tender wrote: Wed Sep 30, 2020 3:27 am Hey Burn1down, you gonna be able to watch the game tomorrow?
Unfortunately I had to finish an appt. during the first 3 inning. Heard a little in between homes on the radio. Leitner seemed like he was ready to hang himself in the third when they left the "Sheriff" (he has sucked since his little weird feud with Alonso last year) in too long. Sounded more depressed than I remember ever hearing him.

I am watching now in top of 4th, here for the comeback.