Around Baseball 2015

[jaysfan2014]

What is going on in Washington? All that money spent and they're 1-4 so far (small sample size I know.) But how do you lose to the Phillies? (McGowan got the W, BTW). Rendon, Werth and Span can't come back soon enough. They need to return soon, or much of the US media is going to have egg on their face when the Nats disappoint..

[Orgfiller]

Mike Trout

[King]

Mike Trout

 

Did he go deep? I picked him in the Angels prediction contest.

[Orgfiller]

Did he go deep? I picked him in the Angels prediction contest.

 

No, but he muscled an inside fastball into CF to tie the game for the Angels.

[King]

Faaaawwwwwwwwkkkkkk

[jaysfan2014]

No, but he muscled an inside fastball into CF to tie the game for the Angels.

 

Angels trail 6-4 vs. the Royals right now, as Weaver threw meatballs and had lousy control.

[Abomination]

Bradley > Kershaw

 

He's available in the BBDL for the same price as Kershaw!

[BTS]

I feel weird saying this, but I love watching KC. The flyball junkballers in front of the elite OF defense, Ned Yost's incompetence, Davis and Holland lurking for the 8th and 9th innings. The team has personality.

[King]

Mike DiGiovanna

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In Josh story, #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto denies CJ Wilson claim that team hired private detective to monitor LHP. http://lat.ms/1aEPyHJ

 

Owner Arte Moreno's hard-line stance toward Josh Hamilton, whose substance-abuse relapse has triggered an ugly dispute between the organization and the outfielder, has put Angels players in an awkward position.

Hamilton is a friend to many players, a teammate to all and a fellow players' union member who, according to an arbitrator, did not violate baseball's drug policy and cannot be suspended.

 

Yet, Hamilton, who is rehabilitating from right-shoulder surgery in Houston, has been ostracized to the point in which he has not been issued a locker in the Angel Stadium clubhouse and merchandise bearing his name and number has been pulled from stadium team stores.

And it is clear to players Moreno — the boss who signs their hefty paychecks, the man they want to win a championship for — is the driving force behind the anti-Hamilton sentiment.

"It doesn't seem like any bridges are being built — it seems like a fairly contentious situation," Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson, the club's union representative, said before Saturday night's game against the Kansas City Royals.

 

"It's definitely at a level right now. No one is talking to us about it. We're supposed to stay out of the loop. But it's fairly obvious what their intentions are."

Wilson was alluding to a growing sense that Hamilton, who is owed $83 million over the next three years, will not play again for the Angels. Moreno added fuel to that speculation when asked Friday whether Hamilton would play another game for the club. "I will not say that," he said.

 

Moreno said the team included language in Hamilton's contract — probably in the form of a moral conduct code — that forbade Hamilton from drinking or using drugs and that he might challenge Hamilton's ability to collect his full salary.

The union responded by saying such language had not been approved and it would "not supersede the provisions of the joint drug agreement and/or the basic agreement."

Wilson said he agreed with columnists who have written the Angels would be treating Hamilton differently if he was playing like the five-time All-Star he was in Texas and not the disappointing and oft-injured player he's been in Anaheim, where Hamilton hit .255 with 31 homers in his first two seasons.

 

"Some of the commentators had a lot of insight — if the situation was this, it would be turned around and be different," Wilson said. "Josh went through the whole process with an arbitrator. It should just be about him rehabbing and getting healthy and playing baseball again. The fact is, it's not."

Wilson said teams add language to most contracts forbidding players from specific activities that might jeopardize their careers. His includes "a bevy of things," from auto racing to motorcycle riding to spelunking, or cave exploration.

 

"But it's my understanding that the collective bargaining agreement takes precedent as it governs all of baseball on any contract," Wilson said.

Teams will sometimes go to extreme lengths to enforce such language.

"When the Angels first signed me they hired a private detective to follow me around because they were mad that I was riding motorcycles," said Wilson, who signed a five-year, $77.5-million deal before 2012.

Told of the accusation, General Manager Jerry Dipoto said, "That is 100% not true."

When closer Huston Street was asked in late March whether the Hamilton situation would be a distraction for the team, he said, "A lot of that is going to depend on how Josh handles it."

But Hamilton and his agent have been silent to this point, while the rhetoric from Moreno and the front office has caused the biggest stir.

"I'm like everyone else in this clubhouse, in limbo, waiting to see what happens," reliever Joe Smith said. "But Josh is a part of this team. If and when he comes back, we will be here. He'll be here trying to help us win. That's the only way to look at it. You can't get caught up in everything that's being thrown around."

[ScientificReason]

Mike DiGiovanna

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In Josh story, #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto denies CJ Wilson claim that team hired private detective to monitor LHP. http://lat.ms/1aEPyHJ

 

 

Wow its getting ugly.

[King]

Holy f***, this is crazy:

 

http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/04/08/milton-bradley-domestic-abuse-mlb-monique-bradley

 

Tough to read.

[CJ-Freeway]

Holy f***, this is crazy:

 

http://www.si.com/mlb/2015/04/08/milton-bradley-domestic-abuse-mlb-monique-bradley

 

Tough to read.

 

Seriously, that was hard to read.

 

lol Milton. Still has one of the coolest names ever though haha

[jaysfan2014]

One former Blue Jay goes down, another gets called up... and Carlos Santana's the backup C for the moment:

 

[RealAccountant]

Should have signed Marcum to be the 5th starter and traded Sanchez while his value was decent

[BTS]

Happy TJ House Day, everyone.

 

I wanted to watch him, but I think I'm more interested in Raisel Iglesias' first start which is at the same time.

[jaysblue]

If anyone is looking for a pair of tickets for the Home Opener tomorrow, send me a PM. Have a pair in the lower level (Section 128, row 25).

[King]

I wanted to watch him, but I think I'm more interested in Raisel Iglesias' first start which is at the same time.

 

You can watch both on MLB.tv!

[King]

Happy TJ House Day, everyone.

 

Happy House day to you too, North!

[BTS]

Happy house day!!!!!!

[King]

Cmon House

[GD]

there goes $2 and like 3 categories in my school league

 

fml

[TheHurl]

Cmon House

 

[Abomination]

House is getting rocked lol

[BTS]

How is everyone enjoying TJ House day?

[King]

How is everyone enjoying TJ House day?

 

On the bright side, some owner in the Arencibia Classic is pretty happy right now.

[Deadpool]

 

Appropriate video is appropriate.

[Laika]

TJ House was 87-89 today. Might be hurt.

[ElNik2013]

TJ House was 87-89 today. Might be hurt.

 

 

Exactly my thoughts on Sanchez last night, but hope not on either one.

[Laika]

Exactly my thoughts on Sanchez last night, but hope not on either one.

 

Sanchez was 93-94. Definitely not hurt. That's probably what he'll be as a SP, especially early in the season.

[Abomination]

I think Miggy might be heating up lol. Just a little.