Around Baseball 2014

[wilko]

Brandon Phillips signed a ball for, and took a selfie with, a Pirates fan who heckled him and Votto all game long. f***ing hilarious.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2104000-reds-brandon-phillips-wins-battle-with-heckler-with-hilarious-message-on-ball?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial&hpt=hp_t2

 

Also:

 

 

 

Reported for Bleacher Report. But self-thanked for quoteception.

 

Reported for using a meme reference.

[TwistedLogic]

Votto gives major respect to Edwin.

 

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/20/reds-joey-votto-heaps-praise-on-blue-jays-encarnacion

[G-Snarls]

Andrew Miller blows

 

Red Sox reliever hits back to back Oakland A's in the 8th with the game tied, then gives up an RBI hit to Coco Crisp

 

Sox lose 4-3. Heheh.

[G-Snarls]

Red Sox offense still blows too

 

That's the first time in a week that they scored 3 runs in a game

[Dylan]

Not sure if posted already... but wow!

 

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/70087564/v33891533/

[admin]

Saw that last night, pretty amazing.

Another gem by Alvarez.

[admin]

Votto gives major respect to Edwin.

 

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/06/20/reds-joey-votto-heaps-praise-on-blue-jays-encarnacion

 

Pretty cool, but saying stuff like "What do I have to do in my swing to get to that point", when you've been one of the best hitters in baseball over the last five years, is kinda silly.

[jaysblue]

I was reading that Boston might designate Chris Capuano for assignment soon with a bunch of their starters coming off the DL in the next couple of weeks. He'd be a nice arm to have around as insurance.

[GD]

He'd definitely be a great claim. Want.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Capuano would be a fantastic depth (I know that buddy with the projection system really like him before the season), but I don't really see a spot for him on the 25 man roster.

[Chappy]

Capuano would be a fantastic depth (I know that buddy with the projection system really like him before the season), but I don't really see a spot for him on the 25 man roster.

 

6th SP instead of Hendriks.

[TwistedLogic]

A comment from yesterday's Reds GDT on Red Reporter http://i.imgur.com/py2PxcN.gif

 

http://i.gyazo.com/dda47195bc65d49599ec9a77cca11b60.png

[jaysblue]

Capuano would be a fantastic depth (I know that buddy with the projection system really like him before the season), but I don't really see a spot for him on the 25 man roster.

 

I've liked Chris Capuano since 2010.

 

I remember after his 2011 season with the Mets, I said he'd be a nice FA target and many posters on here gave me flack for suggesting it.

[Solaxys]

1 - 0 Orioles. Is it just me or is Cruz simply EE, but better (has higher .avg and all stats that come with that)

[guylaroche5]

1 - 0 Orioles. Is it just me or is Cruz simply EE, but better (has higher .avg and all stats that come with that)

 

no, just no. cruz hasn't had stats like this before (barring 2010) and his defense in left field makes tumour melky look like

[Atothe]

1 - 0 Orioles. Is it just me or is Cruz simply EE, but better (has higher .avg and all stats that come with that)

 

No he isnt. EE has a below average career babip. Nelson has a career .303 babip. Yet they still have about the same career batting average. Eddy is better in every facet of hitting. Just isn't as lucky Nelson Cruz. Especially this year when Cruz has a .315 babip and Eddy has a .250 babip. 23 points below his career babip.

[G-Snarls]

6th SP instead of Hendriks.

 

Does he have options?

[mci13]

The Reds forum is up in arms saying that they lost because the Jays players are using steroids.

 

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?105827-Toronto-Blue-Jays/page2

[mci13]

Ya a lot of fanbases piss me off. The St. Louis Cardinals because they think Rasmus is garbage, the Red Sox and Yankees for obvious reasons. Though the worst fanbase has to be Orioles that think the Jays are full of PED users because of Melky (Even though they have Cruz), and every win is attributed to the "Man in White".

[bzapple]

The Reds forum is up in arms saying that they lost because the Jays players are using steroids.

 

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?105827-Toronto-Blue-Jays/page2

 

Gotta love all these old guys talking about how they just "know" when someone is using PEDS.

 

There are some good posters in that thread too though.

[Solaxys]

Well Orioles 5 - 1 now; 2 Run Bombs by Cruz and Pearce.

[TwistedLogic]

Red Sox offense still blows too

 

That's the first time in a week that they scored 3 runs in a game

 

Yeah it's kinda f***ing annoying that they scored 5 runs in the entire Twins series and somehow swept them for three wins http://i.imgur.com/FA2CI9v.gif

 

Pretty cool, but saying stuff like "What do I have to do in my swing to get to that point", when you've been one of the best hitters in baseball over the last five years, is kinda silly.

 

Yeah but I think he means the home runs. No matter how good a baseball player a guy is, I think most hitters still cherish hitting home runs more than anything else. Edwin has ridiculous power.

 

Gotta love all these old guys talking about how they just "know" when someone is using PEDS.

 

There are some good posters in that thread too though.

 

I'm pretty sure it was just one guy, the rest were morons.

[Chappy]

Orioles pounding the Yankees. A good opportunity for the Jays to put up some distance today.

[G-Snarls]

Orioles pounding the Yankees. A good opportunity for the Jays to put up some distance today.

 

4 home run game for rioles

 

Yeah was hoping Orioles would take 2/3

[Chappy]

4 home run game for rioles

 

Yeah was hoping Orioles would take 2/3

 

Yup, we need the Orioles to win again tomorrow.

[Jimcanuck]

nice article on McGowan http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/48772/dustin-mcgowan-all-about-perseverance

[HERPDERP]

Unique play

[G-Snarls]

[jaysfan2014]

After another Red Sox loss which continues to sink them further out of contention, Farrell remains just as delusional as ever:

 

http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/farrell-sox-very-close-going-run

 

"Honestly, I look at it like this,'' began Farrell. "We are very close to becoming a team that will go on a run for an extended period. We've got a number of strong things already in place and that is pitching -- both in terms of our rotation and our bullpen. I think we're playing very good defense.

 

Most likely they'll go on a run... when Farrell and several of their coaches are fired for their poor performance this season, and several of their veterans (mostly bullpen arms, Peavy and possibly Lackey) are traded for prospects and pieces they desperately needed.

[flafson]

After another Red Sox loss which continues to sink them further out of contention, Farrell remains just as delusional as ever:

 

http://www.csnne.com/boston-red-sox/farrell-sox-very-close-going-run

 

"Honestly, I look at it like this,'' began Farrell. "We are very close to becoming a team that will go on a run for an extended period. We've got a number of strong things already in place and that is pitching -- both in terms of our rotation and our bullpen. I think we're playing very good defense.

 

Most likely they'll go on a run... when Farrell and several of their coaches are fired for their poor performance this season, and several of their veterans (mostly bullpen arms, Peavy and possibly Lackey) are traded for prospects and pieces they desperately needed.

 

He should know, he had the exact same situation in 2012.