Around Baseball 2014

[jaysfan2014]

Regarding Tampa, I don't see the team rebounding. The Rays have a lot of problems, not just injuries. Longoria is slumping this year, hitting for much less power than previous years. Desmond Jennings isn't hitting for average, Myers is having a sophomore slump, the Forsythe trade was a bust, and not trading David Price is going to cripple the franchise. However, some of his peripherals have improved.. unfortuantely, he doesn't have the talent around him to help.

[saskjayfan]

Rays are definitely not weak. They put out above average guys at CF, RF, 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, and C.

 

 

Yunel is on the wrong side of 30 turning 32 before calendar year end...he's in decline..his range is getting worse not better as time goes on....his offense is in decline..he's never been able to run...he's a negative war player this year. Tampa has scored 28 less runs than they have given up......that's not very good.

[jaysfan2014]

When Longoria is hitting for limited power and the team needs several players to compared to Bautista and EE in the amount of HRs hit, you can tell the team is in trouble. And Ben Zobrist is on the DL, exposing Forsythe and S-Rod to extra playing time.

 

And even when they get Cobb back, it likely will not help.

[jaysfan2014]

And Zobrist is hurt, neither Hanigan or Molina are really hitting, Loney's gone at the deadline when the Rays start a fire sale (his contract is backloaded). Neither Jennings or Myers are hitting for average.

[BluejayEd]

f*** the Rays. WE actually win a few games against our other rivals so f*** em.

[Atothe]

Umm... so are Edwin, Bautista, Reyes, Buehrle, and Dickey.

 

Um this nothing to do with the skillset of the rays and more to do with the fact that we all wanna see the devil rays again. Even if its for one year

[BluejayEd]

Giving up 28 runs more than runs scored doesn't bode well for a team whose whole bread and butter is preventing them. They are a brilliantly run organization no doubt but they also have been stupid lucky in regards to injuries for years

[jaysfan2014]

Longoria's been far from a Gold Glover this year, as his dWAR is at 0.0, and seems to be losing steps at 3B. Escobar's got a -0.7 dWAR BTW.

 

And the Rays won't make it through the summer.. their bullpen is already heavily taxed, throwing the most innings in baseball per game, allowing the 4th most runs (Jays are worst, but that may change with McGowan and Janssen back)

[Orgfiller]

It's cute when people say Escobar's range keeps declining, just wait 'till his defensive metrics stabilize and he'll be back to being worth 3+ WAR.

[baseballsss]

It's cute when people say Escobar's range keeps declining, just wait 'till his defensive metrics stabilize and he'll be back to being worth 3+ WAR.

 

you sound like fatcow..

[AngryBird]

Umm... so are Edwin, Bautista, Reyes, Buehrle, and Dickey.

 

What? Pitchers, especially guys like Buehrle and Dickey who don't rely on velocity at all can pitch into their early 40s. Tim Wakefield retired at 44 I believe, guys a knuckle baller like Dickey and had a lot more miles than he does.

[Cooler Heads Prevail]

Rays are definitely not weak. They put out above average guys at CF, RF, 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, and C.

 

Given your track record predicting outcomes this year, this just about makes a last place Rays finish a lock.

[GD]

Regarding Tampa, I don't see the team rebounding. The Rays have a lot of problems, not just injuries. Longoria is slumping this year, hitting for much less power than previous years. Desmond Jennings isn't hitting for average, Myers is having a sophomore slump, the Forsythe trade was a bust, and not trading David Price is going to cripple the franchise. However, some of his peripherals have improved.. unfortuantely, he doesn't have the talent around him to help.

 

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[Angrioter]

And Zobrist is hurt, neither Hanigan or Molina are really hitting, Loney's gone at the deadline when the Rays start a fire sale (his contract is backloaded). Neither Jennings or Myers are hitting for average.

 

#HitAVERAGEGE #RunProdusher

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[z3r0s]

Just listened to Jeff Blair brag about how high Melky's BABIP was... like it was some sort of badge of honor. ITS EVEN HIGHER THAN MIKE TROUTS!!!

 

I'm pleasantly surprised Melky's BABIP is as low as it is.

[HERPDERP]

It's crazy how this guy has been better than expected, even after his 1st MLB hitter faced hitting a HR.

[Spoonovic]

Where on Fangraphs can I find the odds to make the playoffs at?

[TheHurl]

Scherzer getting rocked

[NorthOf49]

Where on Fangraphs can I find the odds to make the playoffs at?

Here: http://www.fangraphs.com/coolstandings.aspx

 

BP does them too: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/odds/

[AngryBird]

Scherzer getting rocked

 

Imagine they get swept by the Indians? That would be unbelievable.

[TheHurl]

Imagine they get swept by the Indians? That would be unbelievable.

 

Indians are the most disappointing team to me. This is the start of their run to the AL Central title. Bauer up, Salazar will find himself in the minors and contribute. I can't believe that Santana will be bad much longer. Masterson has pitched much better than the numbers, Kluber is star in the making. Kipnis back this week...Indians at 77-1 is a great World Series bet right now.

[Sammy225]

Indians are the most disappointing team to me. This is the start of their run to the AL Central title. Bauer up, Salazar will find himself in the minors and contribute. I can't believe that Santana will be bad much longer. Masterson has pitched much better than the numbers, Kluber is star in the making. Kipnis back this week...Indians at 77-1 is a great World Series bet right now.

 

Defiantly happy that we are done with the Indians because they are a team that can put together a big run. I have them as one of my Wild Card teams at the absolute worst.

[TheHurl]

Defiantly happy that we are done with the Indians because they are a team that can put together a big run. I have them as one of my Wild Card teams at the absolute worst.

 

77-1 to win the world series

38-1 to win the AL

12-1 to win the Central

 

Just one of those small bet wagers that could be fun and realistic. I might add that the game is tied now and Scherzer fought through it.

[Sammy225]

77-1 to win the world series

38-1 to win the AL

12-1 to win the Central

 

Just one of those small bet wagers that could be fun and realistic. I might add that the game is tied now and Scherzer fought through it.

 

That is the one thing they need to get working is their Pitching. The offense is top notch and Santana has not been able to get it going yet. They will be in it come September

[TheHurl]

That is the one thing they need to get working is their Pitching. The offense is top notch and Santana has not been able to get it going yet. They will be in it come September

 

I've remained a pretty big believer in Bauer to be a big inning, workhorse type. Masterson will level out, Kluber probably isn't this for real...but he's for real. McAlister and Tomlin aren't good enough. I'm looking at them to be buyers...and then Salazar to contribute.

[AngryBird]

The big shocker with Cleveland is their attendance this year. It is abysmal. 14,000 people is just....I don't have words for a number that low.

[Spoonovic]

When is that stud SS prospect the Indians have going to be called up?

[Sammy225]

When is that stud SS prospect the Indians have going to be called up?

 

Hard to say. Lindor is doing very well again this year. Only thing is that Ass Drible has been pretty solid so far this season for the Indians. Nice problem for them to have. Asdrubal likely trade bait for pitching and throw Lindor into the fire.

[Spoonovic]

I have three futures in play.

Jays 40 to 1 (from Pinnacle at the end of spring training)

Rockies 37 to 1 (SIA from last week)

Indians 76 to 1 (SIA today)

[Sammy225]

I wanna see the Cubs get another first today. Sharks first win lol.