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[Dr. Dinger]

Poor Timmy, he'd get blown up in the AL. If you struggle in the NL West, chances are you'll do worse in any other division.

[G-Snarls]

And at the worst possible time--they've got a make-or-break stand coming up with the Red Sox, Rangers, Rays, and Dodgers coming up. Lose these series, and the Yankees will almost certainly miss the playoffs for the first time since 2008, likely costing Cashman and Girardi their jobs in the process.

 

Agree re missing the playoffs

 

But no one will blame Girardi...

[Angrioter]

Poor Timmy, he'd get blown up in the AL. If you struggle in the NL West, chances are you'll do worse in any other division.

 

but...

46.2% GB, 9.67 K, 3.71 BB, 3.25 xFIP

[digiblader]

Andrew Bailey is done:

 

Scott Lauber

‏@ScottLauber

Farrell: "Fairly significant" damage to Andrew Bailey's labrum and shoulder capsule. Surgery a "definite option" #RedSox

 

Bullpen issues like this could be an opportunity for Baltimore & Tampa to topple the Red Sox's playoff hopes--and with Texas likely getting Garza, Boston is going to have to continue scoring a ton to stay alive--Buchholz isn't due back soon either.

 

As a result, Bailey has likely pitched his last game in Boston--that deal is officially a bust, as Reddick has become a key piece in Oakland, Raul Alcantara has been a great starter in A+ ball for Oakland--and is the A's #10 prospect. Miles Head is #8.. but has struggled in AA.

 

Bailey will be non-tendered this offseason due to this injury, forcing Boston to seek bullpen help yet again this offseason, while trying to resign Napoli, Ellsbury, Salty, etc.

[digiblader]

Chris Dickerson has been DFA'd by the O's. Henry Urrutia has been called up, hoping to spark the O's to a playoff spot. However, that pitching needs to improve..

[P2F]

It seems like Garza to Texas is off, due to a failed medical:

 

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/garza-trade-to-rangers-falls-through-after-medical-records-exchanged-000611579.html

[digiblader]

Rios just removed from the White Sox/Braves game--trade?

[digiblader]

Rios is Pittsburgh bound. Alen Hansen is part of the deal.. more to come.

[8D]

lol jesus... how the f*** are thet pirates in the race and the jays not. WTF

[Angrioter]

Rios is Pittsburgh bound. Alen Hansen is part of the deal.. more to come.

 

Damn Pittsburgh will have a shot this year. Marte, Cutch, and Rios is a stellar OF.

 

We all knew that the Pirates would go after Rios and Alexei.

[Fearthedoc]

Albert Pujols will be 34 next season, and has only put up 4.1 fWAR 1.5 years into his front loaded 10 year contract (owed $212 million over the next 8 years aka 26.5 AAV)

 

These first 3-4 years were supposed to justify (to a degree) the later years where he is older and declining. Last year was mediocre, and this year has been a trainwreck so far. So it now looks like they have a declining 34 year old for 8 more years at $26.5 a pop. That's not even acknowledging the potential age controversy, that he may actually be older.

 

I think this will definitely go down as the worst contract of all time.

[G-Snarls]

lol jesus... how the f*** are thet pirates in the race and the jays not. WTF

 

Pitching and this guy:

 

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2012/07/27/sports/baseball/27pirates-pic/27pirates-pic-articleLarge.jpg

[G-Snarls]

Seriously, who knew the Pirates pitching staff was going to be this good??? Best ERA in the majors (3.09) by a significant margin.

[G-Snarls]

Albert Pujols will be 34 next season, and has only put up 4.1 fWAR 1.5 years into his front loaded 10 year contract (owed $212 million over the next 8 years aka 26.5 AAV)

 

These first 3-4 years were supposed to justify (to a degree) the later years where he is older and declining. Last year was mediocre, and this year has been a trainwreck so far. So it now looks like they have a declining 34 year old for 8 more years at $26.5 a pop. That's not even acknowledging the potential age controversy, that he may actually be older.

 

I think this will definitely go down as the worst contract of all time.

 

Yep. Could quite possibly be worse than Alex Rodriguez. At least ARod had 3 solid beast years during his stupid 10 year contract.

[G-Snarls]

Pedroia going to get paid:

 

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By Jeff Todd [July 19 at 10:12pm CST]

 

10:07pm: The Red Sox made a formal extension offer to Pedroia over the All-Star break, tweets Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. He quotes the source as saying that the "ball is in their court," apparently referring to Pedroia and his advisers. Edes notes that the offer could exceed $100MM, though he bases that figure on the ballpark figures reported earlier by Passan.

[G-Snarls]

God, 5-6 years of Pedroia for 100-120M or similar would be a bargain Edited July 20, 2013 by G-Snarls

[DwightDM]

Marte's ~4 WAR or so to date has really helped the Pirates too.

 

Also, how much would Russel Martin and his contract help out the Jays right now. Nope don't need him, we're set with JP!!

[G-Snarls]

Nuts

 

@JonHeymanCBS: 95 games in, kemp, crawford & ethier have combined 15 HR & 66 RBI. imagine if they get going. #dodgers

[G-Snarls]

McCutchen's a stud. Their lineup depth is key too, lots of good players everywhere.

 

Pick one player to start a team with now. Most would pick Trout but McCutcheon would be a real consideration for me.

[Angrioter]

McCutchen's a stud. Their lineup depth is key too, lots of good players everywhere.

 

wRC+

Marte 127

Alvarez 124

Tabata 117

Martin 115

Sanchez 112

Walker 108

[Angrioter]

Pick one player to start a team with now. Most would pick Trout but McCutcheon would be a real consideration for me.

 

Trout - Harper - Lawrie - Machado

[P2F]

Trout - Harper - Lawrie - Machado

 

One of these things is not like the other things.

[Angrioter]

One of these things is not like the other things.

 

Machado? Harper?

[Angrioter]

Machado and Lawrie. Machado is getting way too much hype and mostly because of the doubles thing. He's having a nice year but isn't an elite hitter.

 

I know, was a joke bro.

 

1-Trout

2-Harper

3-McCutchen

 

 

Toolsy OF is the best deal

[Jays]

Overbay and Wells batting 4 and 5 for the yankees today. That's not as bad as Tim Mckarver who cited Kuroda's win/loss record being a lot better at home than on the road and said it was surprising because the ball really flies out of the stadium. It's not like the opposing pitcher has to pitch in the same stadium right?

[P2F]

McCarver is possibly the worst commentator in sports.

[Fearthedoc]

The pitching the Pirates have got from their starters is pretty amazing. Liriano and Burnett have been very good. Cole has been solid. Locke has the lowest ERA but his peripherals show he should come back to Earth soon. I'm not sure when Wandy is coming back, but they definitely have good depth in their rotation.

[G-Snarls]

The pitching the Pirates have got from their starters is pretty amazing. Liriano and Burnett have been very good. Cole has been solid. Locke has the lowest ERA but his peripherals show he should come back to Earth soon. I'm not sure when Wandy is coming back, but they definitely have good depth in their rotation.

 

I'm not a "fan" but would still love to see the Pirates make it to the WS. Why not.

[G-Snarls]

Pirates now on a run of 20 seasons of sub .500 ball. 20 years! That's hard to do actually.

[BlueJayWay]

I'm not a "fan" but would still love to see the Pirates make it to the WS. Why not.

Pittsburgh - Oakland WS