Around Baseball 2014

[jaysfan2014]

 

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He's going to get DFAd for this.. or at the very least will be suspended for a lengthy period.

[G-Snarls]

An article about d'Arnaud recently, includes some GIFs of his awful defense.. CATCH the dang ball, don't just try to frame it! Is it a wonder he has 12 PBs and gives up a ton of stolen bases?

 

http://www.amazinavenue.com/2014/8/27/6044493/mets-travis-darnaud-pitch-blocking-framing

 

Looks like the move to the outfield may have been necessary even if the concussions and catcher position risk weren't an issue

[G-Snarls]

I'm a former catcher, and I tell you that he's awful (Article Gif)

 

Aren't you like 5'9 and 160 lbs?

[Angrioter]

Aren't you like 5'9 and 160 lbs?

 

5'10" and 170 lbs

[HERPDERP]

Montero went into the stands because he was getting heckled hard by a Mariners scout.

 

That ain't a typo

 

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/29/mariners-scout-heckles-jesus-montero-montero-tries-to-go-after-him-with-a-bat/

 

The incident was kicked off when the scout yelled at Montero to hustle off the field after an inning, yelling “Rapido! Rapido!” Then the scout ordered an ice cream sandwich and had it sent to Montero in the dugout, which one assumes was a dig at his weight issues

 

That scout should be fired

[G-Snarls]

5'10" and 170 lbs

 

Small for a catcher yes?

[z3r0s]

Montero went into the stands because he was getting heckled hard by a Mariners scout.

 

That ain't a typo

 

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/29/mariners-scout-heckles-jesus-montero-montero-tries-to-go-after-him-with-a-bat/

 

The incident was kicked off when the scout yelled at Montero to hustle off the field after an inning, yelling “Rapido! Rapido!” Then the scout ordered an ice cream sandwich and had it sent to Montero in the dugout, which one assumes was a dig at his weight issues

 

That scout should be fired

 

No kidding. They need to get that kid up to the majors where he won't be subjected to heckling.

 

That scout is just a bully... we don't tolerate bullies.

[BTS]

Scout should be fired, Montero should be released. But mostly because he's bad at baseball.

[Candy Maldonado]

How do you turn down an ice cream sandwich?

[burlingtonbandit]

How do you turn down an ice cream sandwich?

 

I would of took a bite then throw it at the scout.

[TheHurl]

the 307 km (190 MPH fastball) vs. Yamasaki

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xgvYswhjog#t=44

[burlingtonbandit]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2178385-inside-mlb-players-gambling-habits-25-years-after-pete-rose

 

Dirk Hayhurst article on gambling in baseball. Reading it right now, thought I would post because it mentions the jays AAA team in Vegas 2010.

 

 

 

Also:

 

I wonder if the NHL has studied into the baseball team about whether the NHL would work in that market or not

[TheHurl]

I wonder if the NHL has studied into the baseball team about whether the NHL would work in that market or not

 

They will likely have to go gimmicky and hockey fans will think it's shameful, but anything in Vegas can work if given the right venue. The new arena is so close to the strip, I guarantee you that MGM (who own the arena) can make sure that it's sold out every game and attended...by comping tickets. I don't think having players and coaches in Vegas will be any more of an issue as football players in New Orleans. The LV Wranglers average 4,500 fans for an ECHL team (as high as 5,500, low as 3900) in a less desirable market and venue. It'll work for a while.

[burlingtonbandit]

They will likely have to go gimmicky and hockey fans will think it's shameful, but anything in Vegas can work if given the right venue. The new arena is so close to the strip, I guarantee you that MGM (who own the arena) can make sure that it's sold out every game and attended...by comping tickets. I don't think having players and coaches in Vegas will be any more of an issue as football players in New Orleans. The LV Wranglers average 4,500 fans for an ECHL team (as high as 5,500, low as 3900) in a less desirable market and venue. It'll work for a while.

 

My question though is if Vegas gets an NBA team which looks like it will happen sooner or later is how well does an NHL team do when there is 2 sports in town that are played at the same time of the year.

[TheHurl]

My question though is if Vegas gets an NBA team which looks like it will happen sooner or later is how well does an NHL team do when there is 2 sports in town that are played at the same time of the year.

 

The NBA is a different animal...I agree it will be successful in LV and hockey will likely take a back seat

[jaysfan2014]

Jesus Montero suspended by the Mariners for the rest of 2014:

 

Bob DuttonVerified account ‏@TNT_Mariners

 

Zduriencik says Montero won't play any more baseball this season. Says club wants to address his non-baseball issues.

[jaysfan2014]

Mookie Betts hits a grand slam off Archer. And the Rays have been butchers tonight.. 3 errors!

 

With Betts' numbers like this and Castillo coming, we'll never see JBJ in a Red Sox uniform again after this season.

[jaysblue]

Jesus Montero suspended by the Mariners for the rest of 2014:

 

Bob DuttonVerified account ‏@TNT_Mariners

 

Zduriencik says Montero won't play any more baseball this season. Says club wants to address his non-baseball issues.

 

Because he threw an ice cream bar at a scout? I read it somewhere on Twitter lol.

[jaysfan2014]

O's pummeled Trevor May tonight:

 

4.2 IP, 6H, 8ER, 1BB, 8Ks, 2HRs (Young, Davis)

 

May needs more time in Rochester.. he's not ready.

[Orgfiller]

O's pummeled Trevor May tonight:

 

4.2 IP, 6H, 8ER, 1BB, 8Ks, 2HRs (Young, Davis)

 

May needs more time in Rochester.. he's not ready.

Them K's though.

[jaysfan2014]

Good news for the Tigers.. Kansas City trails 4-0 to the Indians. However, the Indians are closing in.. a win and they're only 4.5 back of the division. And of course, a Tigers win and they at least stay tied with Seattle.

[jaysfan2014]

Them K's though.

 

Yes, but his command is terrible, and his control is awful.. he's lucky he's playing an impatient team like the Orioles, who don't walk much. Still, he was hit around quite a bit. Deduno didn't help anything either..

[havok24]

Jorge Soler is a monster.

[Vincent]

Jorge Soler is a monster.

 

Good god Cubbies are looking good offensively next year.

[jays4life19]

Sportsnet question: Which team will be the happiest that Derek Jeter is retiring?

 

Jays4life19 Answer: New York Yankees. lol. They really can't afford another season hitting him #2 and playing SS

Edited August 30, 2014 by jays4life19

[RealAccountant]

the bluejays failed to make the playoffs in Derek Jeter's illustrious 20 year career

[jaysfan2014]

the bluejays failed to make the playoffs in Derek Jeter's illustrious 20 year career

 

Because his team made the playoffs every year in dominating fashion, making it nearly impossible for other teams to make the playoffs! Ask Orioles fans.. they didn't make the postseason for 15 years during Jeter's career! And we would've made the postseason in 1998 had there been a 2nd wild card, and 2000 if we had more pitching depth. Don't rub it in!

 

Plus, it wasn't just Jeter, it also was Pettite, Posada, Williams, and Rivera as well, the core. Of course, late in Jeter's career, his team is looking like it'll miss the postseason in back to back years, barring a collapse of the Tigers, Mariners and A's(yes, the A's.. the A's are 14-16 in their last 30.) We all know the O's are going to win the AL East..

[jaysfan2014]

Crisp just suffered and injury trying to rob a HR from Chris Ianetta. Can't he ever stay healthy? Get those playoff tickets printed in LA (both AL and NL.)

[jaysfan2014]

the bluejays failed to make the playoffs in Derek Jeter's illustrious 20 year career

 

For various reasons:

1. Yankees dominance due to the core 4-5 (depending if you consider Bernie Williams a core piece)

2. Rays being a doormat in early years.

3. Jays rebuilding in 1995-97.. and the Jays would've made the playoffs in 1998 if the 2nd wild card had existed then(and would've played Boston).

4. Dominating financial resources of the Steinbrenners

5. Gord Ash's stupidity in the late 90s/early 2000s, followed by Riccardi's problems.

6. Dominance of the Yankees and Red Sox in the early 2000s.

 

There's a lot to blame to go around.. but you have to consider what kind of teams Jeter had.

[RealAccountant]

Because his team made the playoffs every year in dominating fashion, making it nearly impossible for other teams to make the playoffs! Ask Orioles fans.. they didn't make the postseason for 15 years during Jeter's career! And we would've made the postseason in 1998 had there been a 2nd wild card, and 2000 if we had more pitching depth. Don't rub it in!

 

Plus, it wasn't just Jeter, it also was Pettite, Posada, Williams, and Rivera as well, the core. Of course, late in Jeter's career, his team is looking like it'll miss the postseason in back to back years, barring a collapse of the Tigers, Mariners and A's(yes, the A's.. the A's are 14-16 in their last 30.) We all know the O's are going to win the AL East..

 

Lol @ would have made the playoffs in 1998

 

Really reaching back for that gold