Around Baseball 2014

[G-Snarls]

Phillies got shut out again

 

But that division is so tight that even their 34-41 record doesn't put them out of it

[G-Snarls]

KC quietly has a 4 game losing streak

 

Damn, they're even streakier than we are! LOL

[kgm1]

No one thinks they'll get a significantly better package now than they'll get in November? I certainly do. He gives you two pennant races now. And they can save themselves 7 million dollars too by trading him now. This season is shot. And what if he gets hurt or doesn't pitch well second half. I think Tampa risks too much if they keep holding on to him.

 

Maybe I'm crazy but it just feels like they should really get it done now, not this off season.

 

 

I agree, even if the package isn't what they expect because he isn't pitching as great they still look at the risk and the money saved . 7 mil isn't chump change to the Rays .

[Dylan]

Mariners quietly up to 40 wins, with a good chance at 41 by the end of the night. Any chance at a wildcard? They might be a surprise team at the deadline to make some moves.

[BTS]

Mariners quietly up to 40 wins, with a good chance at 41 by the end of the night. Any chance at a wildcard? They might be a surprise team at the deadline to make some moves.

 

A team that bad making the playoffs would actually hinder my enjoyment of baseball. Their lineup is atrocious and their rotation is 2.5 guys deep.

[G-Snarls]

Mariners quietly up to 40 wins, with a good chance at 41 by the end of the night. Any chance at a wildcard? They might be a surprise team at the deadline to make some moves.

 

Def possible

 

Rangers and Yankees decimated by injuries has really helped them out in that regard

 

But A's are obviously much better, Angels probably better too. Will be hard for them to stay in 2nd place I think. And a I don't see both wild cards coming from the West (though it's possible I suppose)

[Dylan]

A team that bad making the playoffs would actually hinder my enjoyment of baseball. Their lineup is atrocious and their rotation is 2.5 guys deep.

 

Jack Z is quietly preparing his next controversial/questionable move.

[o2cui2i]

A team that bad making the playoffs would actually hinder my enjoyment of baseball. Their lineup is atrocious and their rotation is 2.5 guys deep.

 

2.5 starter team could win a playoff series... sad but true.

[G-Snarls]

Jack Z is quietly preparing his next controversial/questionable move.

 

Trading his 2 best prospects for a busted up Cliff Lee??

[G-Snarls]

2.5 starter team could win a playoff series... sad but true.

 

Felix is a horse. Could easily pitch every 3rd game.

[Dylan]

Trading his 2 best prospects for a busted up Cliff Lee??

 

With Jack Z, I was thinking more along the lines of Utley to play alongside Cano, lol

[o2cui2i]

Felix is a horse. Could easily pitch every 3rd game.

 

for sure. with all the off day, but that might not hold if they come in as wild card. that's 2 quick games to start the post season. you really need 3 top guys who can give you solid shut down innings and everyone else is in the pen.

[o2cui2i]

http://cdn.bloguin.com/theoutsidecorner/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2013/02/uspw_Ronald-Belisario.jpg

 

Santos just isn't cutting it.

 

oh the ways that that is just so wrong, let me count them.... 1, 1000, 2, 1000, 3, 1000.... etc

[HASHTAGYOLOSWAG]

http://cdn.bloguin.com/theoutsidecorner/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2013/02/uspw_Ronald-Belisario.jpg

 

Santos just isn't cutting it.

 

Head like a f***ing orange.

[wilko]

Head like a f***ing orange.

 

He got sharp teeth.

[43211234]

Head like a f***ing orange.

Weird innit?

[Atothe]

 

Pirates don't give a s***, he provided value on a cheap contract. Now they have three potential studs manning the outfield

[HERPDERP]

1 MVP, 1 potential stud, 1 borderline

[Atothe]

"Potential" studs?

 

One is a stud, 2 have to prove it over a period of time. Polanco has as much potential as anybody but he's only been in the majors for a couple of weeks

[Convo]

I hear if you wanna become a mod you gotta pay for at least one of spankys psychotherapy sessions.

 

Too bad he relapses more than Miley C

 

Ban^

[Convo]

Wilner says that Gibby is playing Pillar because Phelps has reverse splits.

 

Mainly this year he does... over his career it's not really... personally I'd go with the larger sample size, unless he's changed something in his delivery.

[GD]

Wilner says that Gibby is playing Pillar because Phelps has reverse splits.

 

Phelps doesn't have nearly a big enough sample size to be able to declare this but sure Gibby

[HERPDERP]

Mainly this year he does... over his career it's not really... personally I'd go with the larger sample size, unless he's changed something in his delivery.

 

Larger sample size makes sense in general, but if he's having reverse splits all of a sudden this year, then you have to go with the most recent trend until they prove otherwise.

[Convo]

Larger sample size makes sense in general, but if he's having reverse splits all of a sudden this year, then you have to go with the most recent trend until they prove otherwise.

 

No.

[flafson]

Gose is 0-4 against him....

[GD]

Gose is 0-4 against him....

 

lol solid sample size

[ElNik2013]

What about Pillar's splits, shouldn't they count Gibby? Anyway whatever...

[G-Snarls]

Phillies Sign Grady Sizemore

 

By Jeff Todd [June 24, 2014 at 5:02pm CDT]

 

5:26pm: Sizemore’s deal calls for him to make the MLB minimum if he is called up, tweets ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick. Of course, the Red Sox are already obligated to pay Sizemore $1.25MM.

 

5:02pm: Sizemore’s opt-out can be exercised if he is not in the majors by the All-Star break, tweets Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com.

 

4:25pm: The Phillies have signed Grady Sizemore to a minor league deal, the club announced. He will join the club’s Triple-A affiliate, and will have an opt-out opportunity in July, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com (via Twitter).

 

After coming on strong in the spring and early portion of the season, the 31-year-old faded for the Red Sox before being released. Through 205 plate appearances with Boston — his first since 2011 — Sizemore posted a .216/.288/.324 line. Once an above-average baserunner and center fielder, Sizemore’s marks in those areas were at or below average.

 

Nevertheless, the former All-Star did show flashes of his former excellence and managed to stay on the field. For a Phillies club that has received average-to-awful performances from its current outfield alignment, the move provides another option moving forward.

[Angrioter]

JD Martinez alias Barry Bonds, with another home run

[jaysblue]

Jake Arrieta perfect game through 6 vs the Reds.

 

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