Around Baseball 2014

[NorthOf49]

What happened to Cruz? I guess the PEDs wore off?

No, he was just never actually an elite hitter lol. Players, for the most part, are who they are.

 

Cruz's numbers are remarkably similar to last year's.

[NorthOf49]

K......

Just a general observation I guess.

 

Cruz last year: .266/.327/.506 (121 wRC+)

Cruz this year: .258/.327/.506 (127 wRC+)

 

That's amazingly close!

[HERPDERP]

Puig is monster strong

 

http://gfycat.com/DaringSharpAxisdeer

[Spoonovic]

PTI just tore the Tigers for their offensive struggles. And even with their strong pitching, they forgot to mention how awful the Tigers bullpen is.

 

During the game today on the radio, Jerry said the Tigers had one of the best bullpens in the league.

[Vincent]

1. Lose 3 of 4 to the Astros
   
2. Arencibia now OPS'ing over .900 since recall
   
3. Melky gets drilled in the elbow, leaves game
   
4. Alex Rios leads AL in triples
   
5. Brett Lawrie's injures his back not even 3 innings after return
   
6. Adam Lind injures his back again right before return
   
7. Esmil Rogers gets win in first game for NYY
   
8. Bullpen blows Dickey's gem
   
9. Offense blows Happ's gem
   
10. Rajai Davis makes an amazing catch to end the game
    
11. Fall 1.5 games back of second WC
    

 

ALL OF THIS IN THE LAST WEEK

 

f*** THIS TEAM

Edited August 9, 2014 by Vincent

[NorthOf49]

Forget banning the shift, if Selig doesn't ban Greg Holland's slider it will tear the universe apart.

 

Good Lord what a pitch.

[Vincent]

I can't bring myself to bet against the Jays and choose Scherzer as my pitcher today, even though it's a no brainer.

[Dylan]

Anyone else see the video of JP hitting the mascott in the groin?

[jays4life19]

LA just loves to stock pile Starting pitchers.

 

Dodgers Acquire Kevin Correia

By Tim Dierkes [August 9, 2014 at 11:49pm CDT]

 

The Dodgers acquired righty Kevin Correia from the Twins for a player to be named later or cash considerations, announced the teams. The Dodgers officially placed Josh Beckett on the DL earlier today with a left hip injury, which is expected to sideline him for at least two weeks. Dodgers GM Ned Colletti acquired Roberto Hernandez from the Phillies earlier this week in response to injuries to Beckett and swingman Paul Maholm. At the time, Colletti noted he was still trying to add another arm, and it appears that he got his man in Correia.

 

Correia, 34 later this month, posted a 4.94 ERA, 4.2 K/9, 2.2 BB/9, 0.90 HR/9, and 41.5% groundball rate in 129 1/3 innings for Minnesota.

[Vincent]

Angels going into the 19th inning... Mike Trout tied it up twice, can't stay away anymore though... lol

[Stangstag]

Dick move by John Farrell to review that walk-off homerun in the 19th inning. Like what a f***ing ass. Just let the game end.

[jays4life19]

Dick move by John Farrell to review that walk-off homerun in the 19th inning. Like what a f***ing ass. Just let the game end.

 

Haha and it's not like their in the playoff picture. Take the loss and the potential better draft pick and go home.

[Sorrow]

Well, this is how you take advantage of a shift.

 

With Ortiz batting Pedroia steals second and then third on the same play.

 

http://gfycat.com/NearComplexGuernseycow

[G-Snarls]

Well, this is how you take advantage of a shift.

 

With Ortiz batting Pedroia steals second and then third on the same play.

 

http://gfycat.com/NearComplexGuernseycow

 

LOL.awesome

 

I can't stand the guy but that's just awesome

[G-Snarls]

I appreciate the shift

 

But I also like seeing it exploited when there's a chance to do so

 

Tactics are a fun part of the game

[G-Snarls]

Dick move by John Farrell to review that walk-off homerun in the 19th inning. Like what a f***ing ass. Just let the game end.

 

It just makes Pujols mad. And you won't like him when he's mad.

[G-Snarls]

No September callup for Gallo

 

[G-Snarls]

Buster Olney says watch Bryce Harper vs Atlanta. Every plate appearance there he aparently trashes the Braves logo on the ground on the way to the plate. LOL

[NorthOf49]

Buster Olney says watch Bryce Harper vs Atlanta. Every plate appearance there he aparently trashes the Braves logo on the ground on the way to the plate. LOL

People sure love to create Bryce Harper controversies lol

 

Edit:

 

[G-Snarls]

People sure love to create Bryce Harper controversies lol

 

In general yes

 

In this case Buster just thinks its a fun thing to see. Heard him on ESPN radio.

[NorthOf49]

In general yes

 

In this case Buster just thinks its a fun thing to see. Heard him on ESPN radio.

Yeah Buster's not a "hot take" kinda guy.

 

I wonder if other players actually think this is an unwritten rule he violated.

[jaysfan2014]

Angels are going to be scrambling to find a starter:

 

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR

 

#Angels Tyler Skaggs is out for the year to have Tommy John surgery.

 

Can we send Buehrle to them?

[jaysfan2014]

Orbit trying to get revenge on JPA:

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/astros-mascot-gets-revenge-on-arencibia/

[TheHurl]

An 8-3 putout in the National Youth baseball Championship.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/9/5/6/88928956/NYBCthrow_3l36qgm8.gif

[thatoneguy]

Man what a game for Kershaw today, goes 8 innings giving up one run (bad outing by his standards I know), but also gets an RBI single and makes a fantastic diving catch near the plate and turns it into an inning ending double play.

 

On another note, Craig Kimbrel is incredible to watch when he's on.

[Vincent]

Not sure if anyone noticed, JPA is now batting 3rd for the Rangers. It’s all working out for him #DivineIntervention

 

http://gbcdecatur.org/files/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.jpg

[L54]

Royals acquire Willingham

 

[jaysfan2014]

Tigers already off to a bad start in Pittsburgh on a 3-run triple by Starling Marte. Say hello to the new division leaders, the Kansas City Royals, by the end of tonight.

[P2F]

No September callup for Gallo

 

 

Good. He's not ready.

[jaysfan2014]

Verlander gone after 1 inning:

 

1 IP, 4H 5ER, 2BB, 3K, 23 strikes, 17 balls. Wonder who's going to get grilled for this for blowing out their bullpen yesterday.