Keeping my expectatiosn low for the blue jays, anyhting positive past JUly is a bonus.Toronto's team look way different now. Donaldson and Saunders should be good, pitching doesnt lok so hot
I am excited to see sanchez start, kid seems like the real deal
Keeping my expectatiosn low for the blue jays, anyhting positive past JUly is a bonus.
I am excited to see sanchez start, kid seems like the real deal
baseball....does anyone else think Mo'ne Davis is a babe?
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Of all teams I'm most excited for AtlantaJim Johnson is an awful reliever, Markakis is still good but he's a significant downgrade over Heyward, and Pierzynski is old, amounted to a -0.6 WAR and a -0.5 dWAR last season, which again is terrible. Not to mention they traded their starting 2B in La Stella for? Atlanta blew it this offseason.
Teheran
Wood
Johnson
Miller
Outman??
Aj and Bethancourt catching, great defense. I think they'll make the playoffs, even though most people count them out. Not sold on Washington, they wayyy overpaid for some fastballers that aren't trustworthy.
And yeah, SF will be just fine, huge ballpark with arguably the best defense in baseball. Instant contender especially with their pitching
LaStella is a nobody, good riddance. Jim Johnson isnt bad, a lot of these new players are coming off career worst years so don't judge them like that. Atlanta will be a good team, its like addition by subtractionJim Johnson is an awful reliever, Markakis is still good but he's a significant downgrade over Heyward, and Pierzynski is old, amounted to a -0.6 WAR and a -0.5 dWAR last season, which again is terrible. Not to mention they traded their starting 2B in La Stella for? Atlanta blew it this offseason.Expand QuoteOf all teams I'm most excited for Atlanta
Teheran
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Miller
Outman??
Aj and Bethancourt catching, great defense. I think they'll make the playoffs, even though most people count them out. Not sold on Washington, they wayyy overpaid for some fastballers that aren't trustworthy.
And yeah, SF will be just fine, huge ballpark with arguably the best defense in baseball. Instant contender especially with their pitching[close]
You know you have a stacked rotation when Doug Fister and Gio Gonzalez are your 4th and 5th starters, while also having another starter in Roark in the bullpen, not to mention they have serious depth throughout their lineup. The NL East will go down to either Washington or Miami.
Fuck baseballFuck you, buddy.
La Stella is still an upgrade over Callaspo, and realistically, the Braves don't give a shit how they do until their new ballpark opens in 2017.LaStella is a nobody, good riddance. Jim Johnson isnt bad, a lot of these new players are coming off career worst years so don't judge them like that. Atlanta will be a good team, its like addition by subtractionExpand QuoteJim Johnson is an awful reliever, Markakis is still good but he's a significant downgrade over Heyward, and Pierzynski is old, amounted to a -0.6 WAR and a -0.5 dWAR last season, which again is terrible. Not to mention they traded their starting 2B in La Stella for? Atlanta blew it this offseason.Expand QuoteOf all teams I'm most excited for Atlanta
Teheran
Wood
Johnson
Miller
Outman??
Aj and Bethancourt catching, great defense. I think they'll make the playoffs, even though most people count them out. Not sold on Washington, they wayyy overpaid for some fastballers that aren't trustworthy.
And yeah, SF will be just fine, huge ballpark with arguably the best defense in baseball. Instant contender especially with their pitching[close]
You know you have a stacked rotation when Doug Fister and Gio Gonzalez are your 4th and 5th starters, while also having another starter in Roark in the bullpen, not to mention they have serious depth throughout their lineup. The NL East will go down to either Washington or Miami.[close]
Oh anyone see Oaklands switch pitcher throwing? Thats crazy haha
Fuck I agree with tracer. What was one of the first fundamentals you learned in little league? Run through the bag. NOBODY does. No hustle, and I'm looking at you Buster Posey.MLB players are so pathetic these days, they don't run, pitchers bunt strike 3, fielders won't dive in the stands(for easy outs may I add) There's almost no intensity left aside from rookies tryna earn their stripes
Yea but if I have to see Jarrod Dyson do that little hand pump thing again I'm going to shoot my tv.Expand QuoteMLB players are so pathetic these days, they don't run, pitchers bunt strike 3, fielders won't dive in the stands(for easy outs may I add) There's almost no intensity left aside from rookies tryna earn their stripesExpand QuoteFuck I agree with tracer. What was one of the first fundamentals you learned in little league? Run through the bag. NOBODY does. No hustle, and I'm looking at you Buster Posey.[close]
Trumbo in the outfield tonight, cost Arizona the game, the home opener. The ball was rolling right at him, yet he sticks his glove out to be a hero instead of stopping it. It's not even little league stuff, it's 3rd grade gym class fundamentals the pros flub every game I watch.[close]
I realized this last year when people were acting like the Royals way of playing was so unique with how many bases they stole and how freakishly good their outfield is. It's also that they just fucking run for it. So many teams don't really run for it when it comes to fielding and base running.
Expand QuoteMLB players are so pathetic these days, they don't run, pitchers bunt strike 3, fielders won't dive in the stands(for easy outs may I add) There's almost no intensity left aside from rookies tryna earn their stripesExpand QuoteFuck I agree with tracer. What was one of the first fundamentals you learned in little league? Run through the bag. NOBODY does. No hustle, and I'm looking at you Buster Posey.[close]
Trumbo in the outfield tonight, cost Arizona the game, the home opener. The ball was rolling right at him, yet he sticks his glove out to be a hero instead of stopping it. It's not even little league stuff, it's 3rd grade gym class fundamentals the pros flub every game I watch.[close]
I realized this last year when people were acting like the Royals way of playing was so unique with how many bases they stole and how freakishly good their outfield is. It's also that they just fucking run for it. So many teams don't really run for it when it comes to fielding and base running.
I thought the Padres were supposed to be the team to beat in the West?
holding very little faith in my yankees this year, mets will definitely be the better/more exciting team to watch (a-rod drama aside)
Bartolo's not their ace, Mets just wanted to make it so DeGrom and Harvey opened it at home. And, it was a nice sentiment that the big old guy got to start on opening day. You've got to respect him just based on the longevity of his career, I mean, he pitched for the Montreal Expos for christ's sake!Colon throws darts that guy is unreal, his 2 seamer is sick. You don't start rookies over veterans, case closed. It would be cool for the Mets to place higher than the Yankees, but I don't see it happening.
But yeah, you're right, its the Mets we're talking about here, and I'm enjoying the hell out them for once! Before this series with the Tigers, across town in the BX people were going off the deep end that their team was .500 ten games into the season. I'll take living through years of low expectation seasons over the prima donna Yankees franchise & their douchiest-in-all-of-sports fan base, any day of the week
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God damn Royals at it again.. get in the post season once in 234234 years and all of a sudden they're the bullies of AL.
Seriously all due respect, what the fuck is up with that Ventura character?[close]
The cleared benches is getting to be so much of a norm it's ridiculous. Ventura clearly needs to calm the fuck down (he did apologize and he did admit he needs to calm the fuck down after last night. Eaton also apologized and said he respected KC) however, I definitely wouldn't call them bullies. They're getting beaned right and left.
My take on the Oakland series- Lawrie's slide was dirty. Ventura beaned him in retaliation and it should have ended there. Kazmir accidentally hits Cain (IMO). Herrera takes it to a whole new level by throwing near his head and pointing at his head and justifiably is suspended 5 games.
My take on the Chicago game. Look at the alternate angle. Eaton was talking shit. Ventura responded with talking shit. Benches clear but it more or less ends at that point. Then stupid fucking Samardzija chases down Cain and then it really turns into something. Samardzija is a piece of shit. He wasn't even in the game and he's hitting Cain.... who he hit on Opening Day. I sure as fuck hope he's suspended.
It's getting stupid, but it's not 100% KC's fault. They really should just let their skills do the talking seeing how they're 12-4.
Did anyone else hear Chris Rock talking about how baseball is too white and the unspoken rules are dumb? It is fucked up that in literally any other sport, it's ok to talk a little trash, go hard after a score etc and yet it's frowned upon in baseball. There was an article after KC swept the Angels about how a couple KC players did one of their little handshake deals outside of the dugout after a run and that some people felt it was unsportsmanlike. That shit is a fucking joke.
I hear what you're saying and yeah, I don't want it to be like football where you have cartoon characters doing dances in the end zone, but I do think that it shouldn't be frowned upon as much as it is. I mean, it IS a game and it IS ok to get excited, y'know? I think sometimes that gets a little lost. I like that the very young and talented Royals get excited for each other. It raises the energy, encourages good performance and it's fun. Sometimes it seems like unless it's a walk off homerun you're expected to take a "brisk jog" around the bases with a straight face. Fuck that, you just hit a homerun! Get psyched! I also think some of the tradition needs to evolve with who is playing the game professionally. You take some of these Latin teams where they get so fucking passionate and you're seeing bat flips and dudes ecstatic etc. and then you send them to the MLB and tell them that their brand of baseball needs to be toned down? That doesn't sit 100% with me.
All that being said, I also like that you can have a pitcher keep you in check. It provides a really interest element to the game. I still go back on watch Nolan Ryan highlights etc. I still think being psyched for your homie and high fiving outside of the dugout is perfectly fine and maybe there are a few too many wet blankets who cry when their teams aren't doing well.
Thanks for attaching that ESPN article! Reminded me I keep meaning to buy this bbok:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Baseball-Codes-Beanballs-Bench-Clearing/dp/030727862X (http://www.amazon.com/The-Baseball-Codes-Beanballs-Bench-Clearing/dp/030727862X)
end ramble.... I find it funny that a beanball or two, and then retribution the next inning by the opposing pitcher will get both benches warnings from the umpire....don't know if it's always been like that, so quick to hand out warnings, but god damn these are grown men we're talking about here!
Great point as well. I think it's also important to point out that a lot of this shit would've been shrugged off 10-15 years ago. It makes me wonder a lot about the media and social media (especially Twitter) coverage really feeds the fire.
Dodgers are doing extremely well.
Yeah, that book is awesome. Nolan Ryan is like the fucking Clint Eastwood of baseball in there. I was surprised to see my uncle mentioned by name in there. That was a first for me.
Problem is the Dodgers never fucking lose. Like ever. Still early
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteDodgers are doing extremely well.
Yeah, that book is awesome. Nolan Ryan is like the fucking Clint Eastwood of baseball in there. I was surprised to see my uncle mentioned by name in there. That was a first for me.[close]
was your uncle an ex-player?[close]
Steve Physioc. Long time broadcaster.
Fucking Pablo gets benched for lurking Instagram during a game hahahahah.
Biggest surprises so far is the AL East
anyone else think miggy has a shot at the triple crown again this year?
Expand Quoteanyone else think miggy has a shot at the triple crown again this year?[close]
It's feasible every season with mig barring his health. I think it was Johnny Damon who said Miguel could easily be one of the greatest hitters of all time. That remains to be seen, but I'm sure when it's all said and done he will be in that convo.
This has probably been the most exciting season in baseball we've (Houston area) seen in probably 10 years. I can't be anymore stoked on Correa. That kid can play.
And I think it would be sick if TB took the AL east, but I do see Toronto potentially winning it.
A rod is on fire, ropes way into the seats like old times. Kind of makes you suspicious but 1st ballot hof easily. Now that Atlanta has fallen back its time to cheer for NY. St Louis might be the only team to win 100, they're so good goddamnit.
Bonds is the best hitter of all time, if he doesn't get in because drugs you may as well erase everyone in the hall. Alex is a yankee he will get in for sure.Expand QuoteA rod is on fire, ropes way into the seats like old times. Kind of makes you suspicious but 1st ballot hof easily. Now that Atlanta has fallen back its time to cheer for NY. St Louis might be the only team to win 100, they're so good goddamnit.[close]
No fucking way. Not until Bonds is in, and that might never happen.
KC just got Johnny Cueto. Very psyched on that move. Any of you other dudes happy (or pissed) on what your teams are doing leading up to the trade deadline?
KC is pretty scary now with their pitching staff, assuming they don't blow it they're in the playoffs. Detroit is done, they always have the best players on all their sport teams. Noone could see this Tiger season coming though, they got caughtExpand QuoteKC just got Johnny Cueto. Very psyched on that move. Any of you other dudes happy (or pissed) on what your teams are doing leading up to the trade deadline?[close]
You're welcome. I like KC, and I hope they win the World Series. Seems like we got some good talent for him, but I think today was a bad omen when the Rockies scored 17 runs on us.
Bonds is most certainly not the best hitter of all time, but I'll bet the A-Rod gets in on his first three ballotsBonds is the best hitter of all time, if he doesn't get in because drugs you may as well erase everyone in the hall. Alex is a yankee he will get in for sure.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteA rod is on fire, ropes way into the seats like old times. Kind of makes you suspicious but 1st ballot hof easily. Now that Atlanta has fallen back its time to cheer for NY. St Louis might be the only team to win 100, they're so good goddamnit.[close]
No fucking way. Not until Bonds is in, and that might never happen.[close]
KC just got Johnny Cueto. Very psyched on that move. Any of you other dudes happy (or pissed) on what your teams are doing leading up to the trade deadline?
Bonds is most certainly not the best hitter of all time, but I'll bet the A-Rod gets in on his first three ballotsExpand QuoteBonds is the best hitter of all time, if he doesn't get in because drugs you may as well erase everyone in the hall. Alex is a yankee he will get in for sure.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteA rod is on fire, ropes way into the seats like old times. Kind of makes you suspicious but 1st ballot hof easily. Now that Atlanta has fallen back its time to cheer for NY. St Louis might be the only team to win 100, they're so good goddamnit.[close]
No fucking way. Not until Bonds is in, and that might never happen.[close][close]
Ridiculous defense play.Sweet baby Jesus, I look at things like this and it's no wonder they Royals are running away with the division
Infante backhand flips to Escobar, nabs Perez (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLNl2_tHNU#)
True, since the break it's been all Royals. I thought my Twinkies might have a chance to catch em but we've been slippingExpand QuoteSweet baby Jesus, I look at things like this and it's no wonder they Royals are running away with the divisionExpand QuoteRidiculous defense play.
Infante backhand flips to Escobar, nabs Perez (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLNl2_tHNU#)[close][close]
It doesn't hurt that the rest of the AL is playing pretty mediocre.
Well the Indians are handing us our ass today, but that's all on Guthrie who has been pretty frustrating this season. His control seems to go pretty quickly. That being said, dude has sucked at Progressive for awhile. His ERA is something like 7 there. That definitely went up today.How do you stay in the bigs with an ERA that high?
Just saw Cutch hit a bloop single that turned into a 3 run HR, Rosario :D MLB called it Cutches little league HRThat hurt to watch
http://m.mlb.com/video/v308650383/pitmin-bucs-score-three-on-cutchs-little-league-hr (http://m.mlb.com/video/v308650383/pitmin-bucs-score-three-on-cutchs-little-league-hr)
Expand QuoteThe Royals are stacked...
In regards to the HOF talk, just saw that Cooperatown is taking away the votes of guys from BBWAA of they haven't covered the game actively in 10 years. Indontnknow how many votes that actually effects but it could be a chance from some * to get in...[close]
I was just reading about this as well, and I think it's potentially a good thing. Keeps things fresh and current.
It's almost August and the Mets are one game out of 1st. Unbelievable.
Pretty ridiculous the Jays went and grabbed Tulo, would have killed to see him land here, and Toronto's pitching is horrendous.
Jays really went all....forget the future, they want to be relevant today! Would feel pretty bad if the Yanks grab that division crown
Any other Mets fans in here? The whole Wilmer Flores saga this week....what an emotional way to end it last night!!! And we got Cespedes on loan from Detroit for literally nothing....huge series for us this weekend, so thrilled to be in the thick of the hunt on 8/1
damn straight, 3 HR 5th inning tonight to sweep the Nats. Bats are firing on all cylinders, we're tied for 1st and it's 8/3. Unreal!
Mets Blue Jays World Series!
Expand Quotedamn straight, 3 HR 5th inning tonight to sweep the Nats. Bats are firing on all cylinders, we're tied for 1st and it's 8/3. Unreal!
Mets Blue Jays World Series![close]
such a good game last night. I've got the astros and mets in the ws
No one talks Cardinals cause they're like the Yankees of the NL. Speaking of which- Jays sweep the Yankess for the first time since 2003...crazy!! And in the Bronx, no less.
Ok, Cueto pitched 9 innings of shutout baseball last night allowing four hits. I'm excited. We just need to support him offensively and get the rest of our starting pitching sorted.
Whether or not we sign him (and can afford him) will probably come down to the post season. If anything I think we would sign him for just one more year since most of the team will stay through 2016. In a perfect world we'd keep Zobrist too.
Twins are beating the Ranger like they stole something 11-1. I like this. Hopefully it'll be the swift kick in the pants we need as a team.Minnesota looked good until this, there's no recovery from an event like this
Amazins break out the broom...4 game sweep of the Rockies....Cargo proclaims Jacob deGrom 'best pitcher I've faced all year'.
Sad to say but I don't think this is Detroit or SF's year..
and...that McClutchen homer...that's absurd..completely, utterly absurd....
Expand QuoteAmazins break out the broom...4 game sweep of the Rockies....Cargo proclaims Jacob deGrom 'best pitcher I've faced all year'.
Sad to say but I don't think this is Detroit or SF's year..
and...that McClutchen homer...that's absurd..completely, utterly absurd....[close]
depending on how/if miggy plays tonight, I think we might be able to make a run for the second wc spot. verlander has gotten much better since his first couple starts, it's just whenever he's pitching, our offense can't keep it up. maybe we can make a 2014 royals like run
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I love Donaldson. Living near Toronto, everyone is so hyped about the Jays and I fucking love it.
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I love Donaldson. Living near Toronto, everyone is so hyped about the Jays and I fucking love it.
The Giants are done... :'(Sadly I have to agree but what do you expect? it's an odd year.
What? Toronto's pitching staff is 5th in the AL and 11th in the MLB with a 3.72 ERA, while also being 4th in the AL and 7th in the MLB with a 1.22 WHIP...Expand Quote(https://38.media.tumblr.com/404aebba73a8d9c856230f14bb61a0b5/tumblr_ntz57zqKif1r37slco1_500.gif)
I love Donaldson. Living near Toronto, everyone is so hyped about the Jays and I fucking love it.[close]
Jays have always had great hitting, their pitching will hurt them in the playoffs. Pitching is everything in baseball
Sadly I have to agree but what do you expect? it's an odd year.Expand QuoteThe Giants are done... :'([close]
Ha! I know, I know. The playoff math will drive you nuts. You think Timmy's coming back?Expand QuoteSadly I have to agree but what do you expect? it's an odd year.Expand QuoteThe Giants are done... :'([close][close]
There's this annoying technical glimmer of hope in the back of my head, but yeah I agree. Done. This was their one chance to stay close and they blew it. FUCK. Just can't do it with all these AAA players in the lineup.
If anything they have a better chance at getting the last wild card, mostly because the Cubs have to play the Pirates and the Cards the rest of the year. The problem there is they actually have to WIN games, too.
Go Pirates or Mets.
Ha! I know, I know. The playoff math will drive you nuts. You think Timmy's coming back?Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSadly I have to agree but what do you expect? it's an odd year.Expand QuoteThe Giants are done... :'([close][close]
There's this annoying technical glimmer of hope in the back of my head, but yeah I agree. Done. This was their one chance to stay close and they blew it. FUCK. Just can't do it with all these AAA players in the lineup.
If anything they have a better chance at getting the last wild card, mostly because the Cubs have to play the Pirates and the Cards the rest of the year. The problem there is they actually have to WIN games, too.
Go Pirates or Mets.[close]
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don't know how to post gifs, but dang!
Jeff Francis started the WS for Colorado the year Boston won, definitely not a shit career. Bautista hasn't played 1 playoff game, lots of the Jays haven't.4.0 IP against Boston that year in the World Series, he gave up 10 hits 6 ER... in addition to having a career ERA of 4.95, and never having an ERA under 4... awesome career.
you guys see that donaldson play where he jumped over the orioles catcher? fuckin sick hahaThat was Tulowitzki and watching Baltimore completely collapse has been enjoyable to say the least. Can't wait to watch them let Davis walk via free agency for nothing, much like they did with Markakis, Cruz, and Miller last season.
That was Tulowitzki and watching Baltimore completely collapse has been enjoyable to say the least. Can't wait to watch them let Davis walk via free agency for nothing, much like they did with Markakis, Cruz, and Miller last season.Expand Quoteyou guys see that donaldson play where he jumped over the orioles catcher? fuckin sick haha[close]
I got a question for you Met fans out there...
what do you guys think about this Matt Harvey situation? I've been reading about it quite a bit because I need something to distract me for the sunk ship that is the Giants season.
Just curious to what fans think? (anybody else can chime in obviously)
Expand QuoteI got a question for you Met fans out there...
what do you guys think about this Matt Harvey situation? I've been reading about it quite a bit because I need something to distract me for the sunk ship that is the Giants season.
Just curious to what fans think? (anybody else can chime in obviously)[close]
First of all, he's a Yankees fan. That in itself says a lot about a person. To me, he's a diva. Bitched all season about a 6 man rotation, complained in August about getting skipped for a spot start (absolutely regular), now this. He's done a lot of stuff that's bothered me- calling teammates on the pitching staff dirty for having long hair....going to that Yankees game last year on a day the Mets had off.
However it is hard to blame him for thinking about his future...if the guy gets hurt again it will seriously diminish his value. I understand that. But he could have tried his best to keep this situation an in-house issue....maybe impossible though having Scott Boras as your agent.
Not doing the organization any favors....my opinion is- use him as a 7th inning set-up man for the remainder of the season. We really need help in that spot, so that should either humble him & light a fire under his ass- or his true colors of being (my assumption here) a problematic, selfish individual will really come into light. hopefully not though...enough with the distractions, this season has been way too magical!
"I'm a die-hard Reds fan but jumped on the Royals bandwagon last year after their amazing run. "
....lemme stop you right there..
Expand Quote"I'm a die-hard Reds fan but jumped on the Royals bandwagon last year after their amazing run. "
....lemme stop you right there..[close]
Wow youre a dumb asshole. You should see my apartment if you doubt my Reds fandom.
I'm a baseball fan. I root for certain teams for certain reasons in the playoffs. You clearly don't love the sport if you can't appreciate playoff baseball in another city- especially when you live in Denver and your team was the 2nd worst in the MLB this year.
Expand QuoteExpand Quote"I'm a die-hard Reds fan but jumped on the Royals bandwagon last year after their amazing run. "
....lemme stop you right there..[close]
Wow youre a dumb asshole. You should see my apartment if you doubt my Reds fandom.
I'm a baseball fan. I root for certain teams for certain reasons in the playoffs. You clearly don't love the sport if you can't appreciate playoff baseball in another city- especially when you live in Denver and your team was the 2nd worst in the MLB this year.[close]
you from cincy?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand Quote"I'm a die-hard Reds fan but jumped on the Royals bandwagon last year after their amazing run. "
....lemme stop you right there..[close]
Wow youre a dumb asshole. You should see my apartment if you doubt my Reds fandom.
I'm a baseball fan. I root for certain teams for certain reasons in the playoffs. You clearly don't love the sport if you can't appreciate playoff baseball in another city- especially when you live in Denver and your team was the 2nd worst in the MLB this year.[close]
you from cincy?[close]
Cbus.
Don't have a horse in the race but I'm pulling for any team that isn't the Dodgers
horrible game. yankees lose to houston whos cleanup batter is colby rasmus? embarrassment to baseball
So, about that Utley slide...
Expand QuoteSo, about that Utley slide...[close]
Don't wussify the MLB like the NFL. In five years we'll have pitchers wearing masks and nets to prevent fans from getting hit by foul balls.
Shame Tejada got hurt. But Utley effectively won the game for his team. ANY player would've done the same in the playoffs. It's engrained in baseball culture.
Now I do think there at least needs to be an attempt to tag the base. The Kang injury was actually more controversial in my eyes, because the baserunner was so far off the basepath.
That's overdoing it a bit.They're doing LA a favor, Utley can't hit a beachball thes days. I wonder how Utley even got on base to start with
Fucking Toronto. They're really trying to beat out that whole "polite Canadian" thing. What a bunch of classless fucking assholes.Care to explain? I'm at work so I'm just checking the score online.
this whole jose bautista bat flip controversy is so corny. these unwritten baseball rules are lame and outdated. if dude hits a huge home run, let him celebrate. don't want him to celebrate? throw a better pitch next time.https://www.facebook.com/BTtoronto/videos/997714966917285/?pnref=story (https://www.facebook.com/BTtoronto/videos/997714966917285/?pnref=story)
Damn, Addison Russell is out for the NLCS.
https://www.facebook.com/BTtoronto/videos/997714966917285/?pnref=story (https://www.facebook.com/BTtoronto/videos/997714966917285/?pnref=story)Expand Quotethis whole jose bautista bat flip controversy is so corny. these unwritten baseball rules are lame and outdated. if dude hits a huge home run, let him celebrate. don't want him to celebrate? throw a better pitch next time.[close]
Expand QuoteDamn, Addison Russell is out for the NLCS.[close]
Yes but Javy Baez is one hell of a backup....
God fucking damn it, the post season is a blast to watch. KC did it again. Makes watching game one of the NLCS so much more sweet and easy tonight.Nobody gives a fuck about the Royals, you pretentious twat.
Nah keep it. You like being a power hungry mod, pog faggot.Expand QuoteNobody gives a fuck about the Royals, you pretentious twat.Expand QuoteGod fucking damn it, the post season is a blast to watch. KC did it again. Makes watching game one of the NLCS so much more sweet and easy tonight.[close][close]
Want me to change your name back to Nallid or do you wanna stick with this new one? People were bummed when you focused.
Mets played nice. I was surprised at some of Lester's pitching.
I don't know a ton about Dodgers politics, but was anyone surprised about the Greinke news about his contract today?
OK, just thought I'd ask. Not a problem.Actually your display name and your account name are separate things, so when you focus, it reverts to your account name, why I don't know. That shit was 5 years ago so who knows, but thanks for throwing it out there again, fuck face.
EDIT: And just an FYI, I knew it bugged you that your full name was on here since that's what you chose as your original name and then requested that it be changed. But since you focused, it all reverts back to your original name. Sort of like it is on this thread since you started it. That's why it says your real name: dillanharp.
Actually your display name and your account name are separate things, so when you focus, it reverts to your account name, why I don't know. That shit was 5 years ago so who knows, but thanks for throwing it out there again, fuck face.Expand QuoteOK, just thought I'd ask. Not a problem.
EDIT: And just an FYI, I knew it bugged you that your full name was on here since that's what you chose as your original name and then requested that it be changed. But since you focused, it all reverts back to your original name. Sort of like it is on this thread since you started it. That's why it says your real name: dillanharp.[close]
I want you to know that no combat vet will ever take your ass seriously with your art therapy shit. Keep sucking Lucas' uncut French dick Luke.
Ps, your wife looks like a bull dike.
Expand QuoteActually your display name and your account name are separate things, so when you focus, it reverts to your account name, why I don't know. That shit was 5 years ago so who knows, but thanks for throwing it out there again, fuck face.Expand QuoteOK, just thought I'd ask. Not a problem.
EDIT: And just an FYI, I knew it bugged you that your full name was on here since that's what you chose as your original name and then requested that it be changed. But since you focused, it all reverts back to your original name. Sort of like it is on this thread since you started it. That's why it says your real name: dillanharp.[close]
I want you to know that no combat vet will ever take your ass seriously with your art therapy shit. Keep sucking Lucas' uncut French dick Luke.
Ps, your wife looks like a bull dike.[close]
Your wife looks...divorced.
What?... Don't you live in a van?Expand QuoteActually your display name and your account name are separate things, so when you focus, it reverts to your account name, why I don't know. That shit was 5 years ago so who knows, but thanks for throwing it out there again, fuck face.Expand QuoteOK, just thought I'd ask. Not a problem.
EDIT: And just an FYI, I knew it bugged you that your full name was on here since that's what you chose as your original name and then requested that it be changed. But since you focused, it all reverts back to your original name. Sort of like it is on this thread since you started it. That's why it says your real name: dillanharp.[close]
I want you to know that no combat vet will ever take your ass seriously with your art therapy shit. Keep sucking Lucas' uncut French dick Luke.
Ps, your wife looks like a bull dike.[close]
Your wife looks...divorced.
Damn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.I'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.
welcome to my life as an Oakland A's fan bruh. Go Cespedes! or something.I'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.Expand QuoteDamn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.[close]
I'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.Expand QuoteDamn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.[close]
93 wins, and I got to finally see the Jays play in the playoffs for the first time in my lifetime. Couldn't be more proud to be a Jays fan and I'm excited to see what the future has in store. I'll never forget this season, it was definitely one to remember.They should erect a Donaldson statue infront of skydome, MVP season. Get rid of Tulo and Dickey if possible. Pitching just didn't hold up
They should erect a Donaldson statue infront of skydome, MVP season. Get rid of Tulo and Dickey if possible. Pitching just didn't hold upExpand Quote93 wins, and I got to finally see the Jays play in the playoffs for the first time in my lifetime. Couldn't be more proud to be a Jays fan and I'm excited to see what the future has in store. I'll never forget this season, it was definitely one to remember.[close]
They'll probably put one of that Bautista bat flip, and getting rid of Tulo and Dickey would be downright regular.They should erect a Donaldson statue infront of skydome, MVP season. Get rid of Tulo and Dickey if possible. Pitching just didn't hold upExpand Quote93 wins, and I got to finally see the Jays play in the playoffs for the first time in my lifetime. Couldn't be more proud to be a Jays fan and I'm excited to see what the future has in store. I'll never forget this season, it was definitely one to remember.[close]
He is indeed a great player, seems like a decent enough guy too. What I did catch this year though it did seem that all the losing got to him and he lost his cool a few too many times. I have to say though, Todd Frazier is probably my current favorite Red. Trade Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips, throw Chapman out there and see who bites.Expand QuoteI'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.Expand QuoteDamn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.[close][close]
Well I guess a redeeming factor is y'all have Joey Votto. One of my favorites, such great hitting mechanics. Think his numbers this season were pretty damn close to his MVP year.
He is indeed a great player, seems like a decent enough guy too. What I did catch this year though it did seem that all the losing got to him and he lost his cool a few too many times. I have to say though, Todd Frazier is probably my current favorite Red. Trade Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips, throw Chapman out there and see who bites.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.Expand QuoteDamn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.[close][close]
Well I guess a redeeming factor is y'all have Joey Votto. One of my favorites, such great hitting mechanics. Think his numbers this season were pretty damn close to his MVP year.[close]
I dont care now that the jays are out of it, but that first pitch inside the park homer shows that kc is a team of destiny, also that home run in the alcs was not a homer.
I dont care now that the jays are out of it, but that first pitch inside the park homer shows that kc is a team of destiny, also that home run in the alcs was not a homer.team of destiny? it's 1 game bro! :D
team of destiny? it's 1 game bro! :DExpand QuoteI dont care now that the jays are out of it, but that first pitch inside the park homer shows that kc is a team of destiny, also that home run in the alcs was not a homer.[close]
KC basically got lucky Familia threw a meatball in the 9th, Mets played much better and even Colon pitched ok, got a popup which unfortunately was enough to end the game. Hopefully FOX gets their shit together and learns how to broadcast, I don't want to see Dontrelle Willis ever again.
That's 2. Cueto was incredible.
Now the Chiefs have to win the Super Bowl...
Now let's get to the offseason stuff!!! Greinke goes to SF any day now... tick...tick... tick......you think? Haha he'll be vilified in LA the way Wilson was in the Bay when he left SF.
you think? Haha he'll be vilified in LA the way Wilson was in the Bay when he left SF.Expand QuoteNow let's get to the offseason stuff!!! Greinke goes to SF any day now... tick...tick... tick......[close]
He is indeed a great player, seems like a decent enough guy too. What I did catch this year though it did seem that all the losing got to him and he lost his cool a few too many times. I have to say though, Todd Frazier is probably my current favorite Red. Trade Jay Bruce and Brandon Phillips, throw Chapman out there and see who bites.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteI'm stoked on Volquez and Cueto doing well, they're both former Cincinnati Reds. And the Reds suck so bad that the only thing I can get stoked on is seeing guys that used to play here do well for other teams.Expand QuoteDamn, I'm surprised that the Cubs haven't squeaked out at least one win. KC absolutely demolished Toronto. I'm not 100% on taking it today though I think Volquez is the best man for the job. Still, really pleased at how well KC is doing.[close][close]
Well I guess a redeeming factor is y'all have Joey Votto. One of my favorites, such great hitting mechanics. Think his numbers this season were pretty damn close to his MVP year.[close]
Expand Quoteyou think? Haha he'll be vilified in LA the way Wilson was in the Bay when he left SF.Expand QuoteNow let's get to the offseason stuff!!! Greinke goes to SF any day now... tick...tick... tick......[close][close]
yankees could use another pitcher with cc on the way out.
A couple of notable offseason deals going down Greinke to the DBacks, and the Giants signing Samardzija. Thoughts?
Giants just signed Johnny Cueto to a 6 year, 130million dollar deal.That is very worrying for SF, Barry Zito all over again. These baseball deals are getting seriously out of hand, how can teams like Tampa and Oakland even compete?
Giants just signed Johnny Cueto to a 6 year, 130million dollar deal.
Bump
Detroit signed j up even though they're loaded with right handed batters. Maybe them healthy will make the AL central slightly more competitive instead of KC steam rolling it.
And finally a full season of Carlos Correa (hopefully Springer as well!)
I'd like to revisit my previous statement about Johnny Cueto... I'm actually a little more positive about it these days. His numbers will improve in AT&T, and as a whole the Giants starting 5 looks pretty damn good. A few years from now he could be the new Armando Benitez, but I'll stay positive.
I've said this before but what worries me more is the bullpen, particularly middle relief as we lost Petite (who was terrible last year anyway) and Affeldt. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Lincecum will get a 1 year deal and maybe offer some help, plus some of the young guys.
I really dig the Denard Span pickup... he's exactly the type of player the Giants need (gets on base, runs fast and can HIT), obviously a little shaky coming off an injury but all accounts say he's good to go. As long as the major players stay healthy there's no reason why the Giants couldn't take their division... the Dodgers haven't done shit and the DBacks are gonna be like last years Padres.
I'm ready for this shit to start!! Pitchers and catchers on Feb 17th!!
Spring training in Clearwater is going to be Jays Nation, might head down there for a week or two
Chris Davis got a mammoth deal in Baltimore.. Aside from Yankees the al east should be pretty damn good... Again
Big bounce, who else is having fun with October this year? I live in the DMV, so watching the Nats win the division was pretty wild last night ;D The icing on the cake was that Howie Kendrick hit that grand slam immediately after the Dodgers intentionally walked Soto ... like they really thought they got trouble out the way. Eat it!!!
Forgot Bea doesn’t like the ‘Stros ha. I remember posting in the other MLB thread how i would NOT want to face the rays... that’s coming to fruition. Young, no pressure, great pitching. I won’t even be mad if we get upset....
But the dodgers.... why on earth do you keep Kelly out there for two innings ? That was horrible managing....
Jesus, Kershaw looked like an absolute shell of a man after that. I almost felt terrible for him.
Jesus i should’ve put money on the nats winning the NL pennant....
Great ending to a badass series, that LaMahieu home run to tie was nuts, then Altuve ends it in the perfect way...
MLB really blew it by taking this long to come back actually. It's
the easiest major sport to bring back because the pace and relatively infrequent contact with other players.They could've earned a new generation of fans because everone is inside & nothing else is on, but now they're about to compete with the fucking NBA for attention. Straight up clowns running that league.
My beloved A's made the postseason again. Can't wait to see how they blow it again this year! ;D
Looks like everyone else is locked in as well. Playoffs start tomorrow. If your team is in it this year then good luck to ya! (except if you're an asterisks fan).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3G9mpGE_9w
Jesus.
Fuck yes. God I hope Tampa wins.
I Just don’t understand what Jansen was doing... he should’ve been backing up the catcher.
Dodgers Win!
32 years, what a long time coming. Very entertaining series, especially these last three games. Going to miss watching baseball this year.
Expand QuoteDodgers Win!
32 years, what a long time coming. Very entertaining series, especially these last three games. Going to miss watching baseball this year.[close]
Still so hyped on this, living in Austin I’m surrounded by Astros fans and I normally keep the fact I was born and raised in LA a secret. Not this fucking week though!!
So, why did Cash pull Snell? he had given up TWO HITS through 5 and a third
Stupid analytics of modern baseball.. the "third" time through the lineup blah blah. He had just pitched game 2 and had 9 Ks through barely 5.
Moneyball analytics is most likely the decision of the pull there. I didn't agree with it at all since Snell was dealing up until those last few hits which I am sure he would have worked out of if he stayed in. Saw a few fan polls for MVP with Cash as the winner that made me crack up.Yup might've been a longer series. He certainly gave y'all a free Wednesday night now!
Yup might've been a longer series. He certainly gave y'all a free Wednesday night now!Expand QuoteMoneyball analytics is most likely the decision of the pull there. I didn't agree with it at all since Snell was dealing up until those last few hits which I am sure he would have worked out of if he stayed in. Saw a few fan polls for MVP with Cash as the winner that made me crack up.[close]
mets are hopeless forever
Fucking Giants, who at the beginning of the season most (including myself) thought were halfway through a rebuild and end up having a monster season. Kapler better get manager of the year.Man I was at the game Sunday and it was so fucking hot, but that place was booming. Webby had the game of his life, it was so much fun.
I shall make no predictions, all I hope is we face STL instead of LA in the NLDS.. LA lineup is always scary. Cardinals are white hot but the layoff could break it up.
Yankees and Red Sox in a one game playoff? The brass at ESPN/MLB must be foaming at the mouth.
Logan fucking Webb.
Hope SF wins tomorrow
Even though I want the Astros to lose every game for the rest of existence (sorry whitemanjazz) an Astos/Dodgers World Series would be one spectacular clusterfuck of must-watch entertainment.
That umpire crew was fucking awful. So many bad strike calls, and then the check swing that wasn’t. Awful. * in my book.Couldn't agree more
They can't keep getting away with it
I am incredibly happy, but kike Hernandez (whom the Astros had along with JD Martinez) is an October baseball bEaSt. What the fuck…
Fuck you too, guy. I’m simply completing his baseball play. So What exactly are you on about?
It’s pronounced “key Kay” and it’s pretty common shortening of Enrique.Expand QuoteFuck you too, guy. I’m simply completing his baseball play. So What exactly are you on about?[close]
My bad. He is definitely clutch but I think he should change his name.
It’s pronounced “key Kay” and it’s pretty common shortening of Enrique.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck you too, guy. I’m simply completing his baseball play. So What exactly are you on about?[close]
My bad. He is definitely clutch but I think he should change his name.[close]
Expand QuoteFuck you too, guy. I’m simply completing his baseball play. So What exactly are you on about?[close]
My bad. He is definitely clutch but I think he should change his name.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteFuck you too, guy. I’m simply completing his baseball play. So What exactly are you on about?[close]
My bad. He is definitely clutch but I think he should change his name.[close]
So he should change his name because you do not know how to pronounce it? Why should he do that?
And y’all got Bell. More production at 1b…. Baseball is crazy sometimes. NL pennant race gonna be fun.
I wanted a trade for Bell for a minute. Mancini is a nice consolation tho…
Blake Snell. Almost got Scherzer too. Gotta give kudos. Going all in. That’s a trade you make 10/10 times. I can’t stand that shuffle thing he does, but kid is a stud…
Give Dodgers ALL the hell
RIP Vin Scully btw. Legendary radio voice.
Dodgers almost blew it last night.yeah Graterol is an absolute tank
I don’t know baseball that much but they should’ve wrapped it up with Gaterol. He was doing better than the last dudes.
Super excited for the new season. Booked tickets for 13 Padres games this summer. Big jump from last year of only going to 2 games.
I looked at attendance for all the games yesterday. Fascinating especially the Athletics at only 3,407!!!
Padres 34,542
Brewers 19,412
Marlins 10,668
Reds 13,399
Red Sox 28,842
Dodgers 52,290
Mariners 19,255
Astros 30,613
Rangers 16,268
Cardinals 36,501
Yankees 35,392
Royals 12,123
Nationals 15,272
Expand QuoteSuper excited for the new season. Booked tickets for 13 Padres games this summer. Big jump from last year of only going to 2 games.
I looked at attendance for all the games yesterday. Fascinating especially the Athletics at only 3,407!!!
Padres 34,542
Brewers 19,412
Marlins 10,668
Reds 13,399
Red Sox 28,842
Dodgers 52,290
Mariners 19,255
Astros 30,613
Rangers 16,268
Cardinals 36,501
Yankees 35,392
Royals 12,123
Nationals 15,272[close]
It was FREEZING that night, and honestly, going to the Coliseum is rough right now.
Moneyball playing on tv today, the timing peculiar. Love that film. Just looked at A’s tickets. Section 117 behind home plate $90. Fairly cheap as they should be , probably should be cheaper. Y’all really think they move to Vegas one day?
MN Twins looking really good so far! We'll hit the skids mid season and lose to the yankees in straight sets in the first round of the playoffs though. . .
It's our destiny
Expand QuoteMN Twins looking really good so far! We'll hit the skids mid season and lose to the yankees in straight sets in the first round of the playoffs though. . .
It's our destiny[close]
Curious - do you/fans like the TC hat or prefer the Kirby Puckett era M hat?
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteMN Twins looking really good so far! We'll hit the skids mid season and lose to the yankees in straight sets in the first round of the playoffs though. . .
It's our destiny[close]
Curious - do you/fans like the TC hat or prefer the Kirby Puckett era M hat?[close]
I'm a Marlins fan and watched the entire series between MN and MIA a week ago. Those 'M' hats are God awful. The OG ones are so much better. MN's new unis are super clean besides that hat.
those turquoise F & Marlin hats are absolutely classicExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteMN Twins looking really good so far! We'll hit the skids mid season and lose to the yankees in straight sets in the first round of the playoffs though. . .
It's our destiny[close]
Curious - do you/fans like the TC hat or prefer the Kirby Puckett era M hat?[close]
I'm a Marlins fan and watched the entire series between MN and MIA a week ago. Those 'M' hats are God awful. The OG ones are so much better. MN's new unis are super clean besides that hat.[close]
Oh shit, didn’t even realize they had a new hat. Yeah those are def designed by whomever made the Miami Marlins hat. I was talking the OG M ones with the underlining.
Speaking of, I loved those Florida Marlins hats with the F and the marlin.
Any of you gents been to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati? Going for the first time this weekend. Are the $20 tickets too far away?
Any of you gents been to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati? Going for the first time this weekend. Are the $20 tickets too far away?
happy the Doyers clinched the NL West. the Braves scare the shit outta me, tho. shit!
Bringing back the MLB thread. I hope the Phillies and Astros battle it out in the World Series again.
is everyone over this cause it’s rangers and dbacks?nah i'm still paying attention. sneks should be up but they choked game 1. I miss Seager so much, dude cares. (unlike most of the current Dodgers roster) playoff baseball is sick. hope this series goes 7.
heard the Dodgers had Yuto at meetings with both Ohtani and Yamamoto to convince em to sign
to show em what a Japanese superstar living in LA looks likeExpand Quoteheard the Dodgers had Yuto at meetings with both Ohtani and Yamamoto to convince em to sign[close]
Why did they do that?
how’s your team looking so far?
Expand Quotehow’s your team looking so far?[close]
Jays fan here and its not good. Our starting pitching staff which was so durable/healthy last year is already down 2, plus our closer and setup man are out. Our hitting issues of last year - no power (traded away both our corner outfielders) and horrible RISP seems to, amazingly enough, be exactly the same. Only 159 games to go!