Around Baseball 2014

[G-Snarls]

And we get to watch more flat Dickey knucklers go over the Rogers Centre fence this year. #lovethisteamsgm

 

And watch Syndergaard win TWO Cy youngs over the next decade possibly.

[G-Snarls]

Orioles organization is pissed that Brian Cashman pointed out that their 2012 season was lucky. Even though he's obviouly right LOL

 

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-79487289/

[jays_fever]

Orioles organization is pissed that Brian Cashman pointed out that their 2012 season was lucky. Even though he's obviouly right LOL

 

http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-79487289/

 

"The last time I checked," Duquette said, "the team that gets into the playoffs is based on wins and losses."

 

Ignorance is bliss

[G-Snarls]

"The last time I checked," Duquette said, "the team that gets into the playoffs is based on wins and losses."

 

Ignorance is bliss

 

Yep. What he says is of course true. But it obviously lulled the FO in to a false sense of security, thinking the team was better than it really was. There IS luck in any sport, but especially in baseball.

[G-Snarls]

Alex Guererro 28M over 4 years and he may not be good enough to play for the Dodgers. Ouch.

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/the-gms-office/post?id=9009

[jaysfan2014]

Based on the way the Mets organization treats arms, it's no guarantee. Look what happened to Harvey, Santana, Pedro Martinez, Bobby Jones, Jason Isringhausen, Bill Pulsipher, Mike Pelfrey, Phillip Humber, Anthony Young.. that organization is seriously cursed.

 

Still, if Noah becomes a star.. that Dickey trade was bad for the Jays.

[Angrioter]

Barry Bonds vs. Guillermo Mota

 

PA 1: IBB

PA 2: BB

PA 3: IBB

PA 4: HR

PA 5: IBB

PA 6: BB

PA 7: BB

PA 8: IBB

PA 9: IBB

[flafson]

David Cooper was DFA, go get him back!!!

[jays4life19]

Some of you have probably seen this, however i just stumbled upon it and it's pretty amazing.

 

extended interview with Kawasaki on intentional talk for the second time. (near the end of 2013 season)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VftKkUbrL88

[flafson]

That was a funny one, thanks.

[G-Snarls]

David Cooper was DFA, go get him back!!!

 

Absolutely. I'd like to have him in Buffalo.

[KingKat]

Absolutely. I'd like to have him in Buffalo.

 

He's basically Adam Lind without power. He has no defensive value, probably should only be used in a platoon if at all. He might a better hitter than Dan Johnson or at least not a significantly worse one with maybe a tiny bit of upside but I'm not even convinced of that.

[Boxcar]

Great contribution, that was also where I was like "wait a minute, this post can't be serious."

 

That hit me when I read "But remember."

[Boxcar]

Some of you have probably seen this, however i just stumbled upon it and it's pretty amazing.

 

extended interview with Kawasaki on intentional talk for the second time. (near the end of 2013 season)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VftKkUbrL88

 

My god, couldn't they find a better pair to host this show than a Texas Hold'em analyst and a redneck ex-player?

[HERPDERP]

Eduardo A. Encina ‏@EddieInTheYard ·5 mins

#Orioles are nearing deal with LHP Johan Santana. #O's scouted him last week in Ft. Myers. Coming back from torn interior capsule.

 

So this may close the door on the O's getting the other Santana.

[KingKat]

Eduardo A. Encina ‏@EddieInTheYard ·5 mins

#Orioles are nearing deal with LHP Johan Santana. #O's scouted him last week in Ft. Myers. Coming back from torn interior capsule.

 

So this may close the door on the O's getting the other Santana.

 

I'm curious about the terms. Must be pretty reasonable for the team because the MRI will likely be worse than it was for the some of the players they bailed on.

[TheHurl]

 

What people won't do to become Verlander's personal catcher.

[NorthOf49]

This article on how Russell Wilson could have made the Majors made me laugh: http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/10542054/russell-wilson-baseball-career-joke

 

In 2011, Wilson hit .229/.366/.342 with 82 SO in 62 games as a 22-year-old in the Sally. Keith Law says Wilson was a non-prospect.

 

He's a cool guy and the two-sport dynamic is neat. But don't throw away the facts in the quest for a good narrative.

[Angrioter]

Apparently Lloyd McClendon absolutely loves Xavier Avery, and he's a favourite to make the team. I absolutely love watching this disaster unfold.

 

Is Ackley available now?

[The Cats Ass]

Is Ackley available now?

 

Is Ackley available now? Probably Yes

 

Does he make sense? Yes

 

Will AA get him? No

[mitchf]

Can we just boycott the media? Russell Wilson was quoted saying, "Never say never" in regards to coming back to baseball.

 

It was then twisted into an article discussing his wide range of abilities and why it helps him be so humble. It takes 10 seconds to type his name into google followed by baseball stats. Why be intentionally ignorant?

[The Cats Ass]

Bradley owners rejoice!

 

 

Archie Bradley struck out six over three scoreless innings in Monday's game versus the Rockies.

Bradley allowed one hit and walked a pair and was clocked in the 92-96 mph range with his fastball. The consensus top pitching prospect in the game, Bradley almost surely isn't going to crack the Opening Day roster no matter how well he pitches in Cactus League play, but he'll give the D'Backs a nice glimpse into the future. Mar 3 - 10:22 PM

 

I like this!

[Captain Adama]

Where do you have Taijuan Walker?

 

Pretty much at the same level IMO. Same age, same level of development and eerily similar repertoires.

 

Walker has the slightly better secondary stuff, but Syndergaard has the better control.

[G-Snarls]

Australaia game setup:

 

[The Cats Ass]

I'll tell you what's it fer.

[Dr. Dinger]

Bradley owners rejoice!

 

 

Archie Bradley struck out six over three scoreless innings in Monday's game versus the Rockies.

Bradley allowed one hit and walked a pair and was clocked in the 92-96 mph range with his fastball. The consensus top pitching prospect in the game, Bradley almost surely isn't going to crack the Opening Day roster no matter how well he pitches in Cactus League play, but he'll give the D'Backs a nice glimpse into the future. Mar 3 - 10:22 PM

 

Bradley is a monster. Can't wait to see this kid pitch.

[Captain Adama]

Bradley is a monster. Can't wait to see this kid pitch.

 

Who do you think will turn out a better career: Bundy or Bradley?

[The Cats Ass]

You'll like this bro.

 

Syndergaard can make Mets flush with aces

Pitching prospect shows why he's so highly regarded in first Spring Training start

 

http://cuddlebuggery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Stahp.jpg

[John_Havok]

No it hasn't, but thanks for the painful reminder.

 

http://i.imgur.com/Iks967L.gif

 

I can't even imagine what kind of context would make that GIF make sense to me

[John_Havok]

Picture the attacker as AA.

 

Clearer?

 

Honestly... no.