Around Baseball 2015

[Governator]

And his wheels fell off.

 

Degrom's been dealing, lets see what happens...

 

deGrom is such a beast. 8IP 1H 0BB 11K. That is a damn good outing and makes me more depressed by how bad we are.

[jaysfan2014]

Astros have gotten within 1 now because of JD Martinez's miscue in RF..

[jaysfan2014]

Tigers bullpen melts down again.. Astros have tied the game.

[jaysfan2014]

10-game suspension coming for Will Smith of the Brewers:

 

[KingKat]

10-game suspension coming for Will Smith of the Brewers:

 

 

Gettin' Jiggy with the baseball?

[Ziggyy108]

Stick a fork in Oakland.

 

Maybe AA can get some of their starting pitching

[LTR]

Stick a fork in Oakland.

 

Maybe AA can get some of their starting pitching

 

That Jesse Chavez guy seems pretty good... . . .......

[jaysfan2014]

That Jesse Chavez guy seems pretty good... . . .......

 

And how about Kazmir?

[LTR]

And how about Kazmir?

 

http://theteamworkout.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/missing-the-point.jpg

[HERPDERP]

sonny gray pls

[LTR]

Indians starters: 10.23 K/9!!

 

The Indians have the sexiest SP in baseball. Can't believe they're doing so poorly.

 

I'd go for any of their guys:

 

Kluber

Salazar

Carrasco

Bauer

House

[jaysfan2014]

Indians starters: 10.23 K/9!!

 

The Indians have the sexiest SP in baseball. Can't believe they're doing so poorly.

 

I'd go for any of their guys:

 

Kluber

Salazar

Carrasco

Bauer

House

 

Defense is a major problem in Cleveland.. that's why they've been awful. They don't hit HRs either..

[LTR]

Defense is a major problem in Cleveland.. that's why they've been awful. They don't hit HRs either..

 

Kipnis, Brantley, Moss, Santana, Gomes... the home runs will not be a problem for long.

[jaysfan2014]

Kipnis, Brantley, Moss, Santana... the home runs will not be a problem for long.

 

None of them are hitting HRs. Staying healthy would also help the Indians.. that's been a problem as well. And why isn't Lindor up yet?

[LTR]

None of them are hitting HRs. Staying healthy would also help the Indians.. that's been a problem as well. And why isn't Lindor up yet?

 

You already said that... and I said "the home runs will not be a problem for long"...

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Holy wow, just wow in Lansing tonight! 17 -2 game and don't know how many times this happens or what the record is, but 17 runs with no Hrs got to be close one would think?

 

Also Chase pitched 8.2 innings wow

[Spanky99]

So, is there anything on that retarded ejection to Harper been noted?

[Boxcar]

So, is there anything on that retarded ejection to Harper been noted?

 

Yeah, here's rotoworld:

 

"Bryce Harper was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Yankees for arguing balls and strikes.

This one wasn't even a called third strike, as Harper was tossed by home plate umpire Marvin Hudson on a first-pitch strike. The ejection was Harper's second in the past week, as he was tossed from last Wednesday's game for arguing as well. He's super talented, but his attitude can obviously still get him in trouble at times. May 20 - 7:55 PM"

 

I really am curious as to why people jump at the chance to vilify Bryce Harper. Here's a young kid with generational talent, who also cares nothing for personal stats. He doesn't care about his HR totals or batting average, all he wants is to win the WS, which is kind of admirable and something you figure most people would praise him for. He is the definition of hustle as well, never takes a play off.

 

Instead, he is ejected because an ump went on a power trip and Rotoworld (and others) act like it was Bryce's s***** attitude that got him in trouble.

 

It's all just so dumb.

[Spanky99]

Yeah, here's rotoworld:

 

"Bryce Harper was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Yankees for arguing balls and strikes.

This one wasn't even a called third strike, as Harper was tossed by home plate umpire Marvin Hudson on a first-pitch strike. The ejection was Harper's second in the past week, as he was tossed from last Wednesday's game for arguing as well. He's super talented, but his attitude can obviously still get him in trouble at times. May 20 - 7:55 PM"

 

I really am curious as to why people jump at the chance to vilify Bryce Harper. Here's a young kid with generational talent, who also cares nothing for personal stats. He doesn't care about his HR totals or batting average, all he wants is to win the WS, which is kind of admirable and something you figure most people would praise him for. He is the definition of hustle as well, never takes a play off.

 

Instead, he is ejected because an ump went on a power trip and Rotoworld (and others) act like it was Bryce's s***** attitude that got him in trouble.

 

It's all just so dumb.

 

Yeah, I read that, plus his explanation, I was wondering of umpire implications, because that was absurd.

 

#umpshow

[BigBounceyBlueBalls]

Baseball's umps must all suffer from small penis issues!

[43211234]

http://i.imgur.com/E5jDiMm.png

 

Mods please

[Boxcar]

That's dedication right there.

[HERPDERP]

Erisbal Arrahluerhvulnhtvaleutvhelhtvuervnhaleurtavneurtaweiyanwuv has been suspended for the entire 2015 season by the Dodgers

 

http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/125821500/dodgers-suspend-minor-league-infielder-erisbel-arruebarrena-for-rest-of-season?tcid=fb_share

[LTR]

Erisbal Arrahluerhvulnhtvaleutvhelhtvuervnhaleurtavneurtaweiyanwuv has been suspended for the entire 2015 season by the Dodgers

 

http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/125821500/dodgers-suspend-minor-league-infielder-erisbel-arruebarrena-for-rest-of-season?tcid=fb_share

 

Those Cubans are bad asses.

[HERPDERP]

You have *******s like Arrahluerhvulnhtvaleutvhelhtvuervnhaleurtavneurtaweiyanwuv but then you can get smart professionals like Jose Abreu

[King]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/heymans-latest-hamelsjays-lucroy-baez-correa-alvarez.html

 

Heyman’s Latest: Hamels/Jays, Lucroy, Baez, Correa, Alvarez

 

By Steve Adams [May 22, 2015 at 11:29am CDT]

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has published the latest installment of his weekly Inside Baseball column, and he kicks it off by reporting that the Blue Jays have already made a run at Cole Hamels. However, Heyman hears that Hamels was unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to allow a trade to Toronto, which is a blow for both clubs. The Jays desperately need help in both the rotation and the bullpen, and the Phillies, Heyman notes, would love to get their hands on young pitchers with the upside of Aaron Sanchez andDaniel Norris. The Blue Jays have a bit of financial leeway after going with inexpensive options at second base, center field and left field, and Heyman writes that the Blue Jays are expected to look at other potential front-line starters this summer as they become available. (He speculatively mentions Johnny Cueto and Scott Kazmir, though neither’s available just yet.) Additionally, Heyman notes that Blue Jays manager John Gibbons’ job is safe, as GM Alex Anthopoulos has a strong relationship with the skipper and recognizes that the team’s problems are roster-related and shouldn’t be pinned on Gibbons.

 

Some more highlights from the column, though it’s worth a read in its entirety…

 

 

• The Braves are said to be disappointed in the play of Christian Bethancourt, even from a defensive standpoint, and recently inquired with the Brewers on Jonathan Lucroy. However, Atlanta executives were told by the Brewers that Lucroy isn’t available at this time. That the Brewers wouldn’t trade Lucroy isn’t a shock; he’s owed a very affordable $4MM in 2016 with a $5.25MM option for the 2017 season, so even if the team can’t quickly right the ship, he’d still have enormous trade value at the 2016 trade deadline. More interesting, to me, is that the Braves would so quickly look for an upgrade over Bethancourt and that they’re acting somewhat as buyers. Lucroy, of course, could be called a long-term piece that would be around to help the team when its rebuild is closer to completion. However, acquiring him would surely require the sting of parting with some of the key components of that rebuild.
  
• Some rival execs feel that the Cubs are willing to part with Javier Baez and Dan Vogelbach in trades, in part because each was drafted under the previous administration and is not held in as high a regard by the new front office. Each player comes with issues, however, as Baez is trying to cut down on his swing and improve his contact skills, while a scout described first baseman Vogelbach as a “30 fielder” to Heyman (in reference to the 20-80 scouting scale).
  
• There are members of the Astros‘ field staff that want to see Carlos Correa with the team right now, but Houston will likely keep him in the minors for another month or so in order to lessen the risk of Correa achieving Super Two status. I’ll add that the Astros will have a more legitimate claim that Correa still needs minor league time than other teams in similar situations have had in the past. Correa is still just 20 years old and has only nine games of experience at the Triple-A level, though he’s continued his brilliant work at the plate there, hitting .326/.362/.558 with a pair of homers.
  
• Marlins right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been pitching for years with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to Heyman. Some have described it as a “90 percent tear,” but he’s been able to pitch effectively in spite of the issue. Alvarez wouldn’t be the first to pitch through a UCL tear; Ervin Santanaand Adam Wainwright are both recent examples of pitchers who pitched for many seasons with partially torn UCLs. Wainwright ultimately underwent Tommy John, though Santana’s is said to have healed and is no longer an issue. In another Marlins-related note, Heyman hears that pitching coach Chuck Hernandez is “under the microscope” with both Jarred Cosart and Steve Cishek struggling greatly in 2015.
  
• Brewers starters Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza have little trade value due to their 2015 struggles, but Lohse’s lesser financial commitment and superior clubhouse reputation give him more value. The team is reluctant to trade not only Lucroy, but shortstop Jean Segura as well. The Brewers are a bit more open to dealing Carlos Gomez than that pair, as Gomez is closer to free agency (he’s controlled through 2016).
  
• The Mets remain reluctant to trade any of their top arms, as they’ve seen on multiple occasions how quickly Tommy John surgery or other injuries can thin out a club’s depth. (Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, Jacob deGrom and Steven Matz have all had TJ in their careers.) The Mets are also not rushing to find a shortstop, but they have indeed been “all over the map” in terms of trade possibilities with the Cubs.
  
• Coco Crisp‘s neck injury is apparently quite serious, and there’s a fear that the oft-injured Athletics outfielder will ultimately require surgery that could bring his season to an end.
  
• The Blue Jays would still like to extend both Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, but there have yet to be serious discussions with either slugger’s camp. Both players are controlled through the end of the 2016 season.
  

 

 

Lots of interesting tidbits in here

[jaysfan2014]

Erisbal Arrahluerhvulnhtvaleutvhelhtvuervnhaleurtavneurtaweiyanwuv has been suspended for the entire 2015 season by the Dodgers

 

http://m.dodgers.mlb.com/news/article/125821500/dodgers-suspend-minor-league-infielder-erisbel-arruebarrena-for-rest-of-season?tcid=fb_share

 

It's Erisbal Arruebarena, BTW. And it has something to do with his beahviour.. it also serves as a warning to teams wanting to sign Cuban free agents, as for every Jose Abreu, there are some busts in there like Arruebarena. But yet, teams blow tons of money on unproven talent.. we need a international draft in the next CBA.

[flafson]

So Hamels didn't want to come to Toronto, that's interesting.

[jaysfan2014]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/05/heymans-latest-hamelsjays-lucroy-baez-correa-alvarez.html

 

Heyman’s Latest: Hamels/Jays, Lucroy, Baez, Correa, Alvarez

 

By Steve Adams [May 22, 2015 at 11:29am CDT]

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has published the latest installment of his weekly Inside Baseball column, and he kicks it off by reporting that the Blue Jays have already made a run at Cole Hamels. However, Heyman hears that Hamels was unwilling to waive his no-trade clause to allow a trade to Toronto, which is a blow for both clubs. The Jays desperately need help in both the rotation and the bullpen, and the Phillies, Heyman notes, would love to get their hands on young pitchers with the upside of Aaron Sanchez andDaniel Norris. The Blue Jays have a bit of financial leeway after going with inexpensive options at second base, center field and left field, and Heyman writes that the Blue Jays are expected to look at other potential front-line starters this summer as they become available. (He speculatively mentions Johnny Cueto and Scott Kazmir, though neither’s available just yet.) Additionally, Heyman notes that Blue Jays manager John Gibbons’ job is safe, as GM Alex Anthopoulos has a strong relationship with the skipper and recognizes that the team’s problems are roster-related and shouldn’t be pinned on Gibbons.

 

Some more highlights from the column, though it’s worth a read in its entirety…

 

 

• The Braves are said to be disappointed in the play of Christian Bethancourt, even from a defensive standpoint, and recently inquired with the Brewers on Jonathan Lucroy. However, Atlanta executives were told by the Brewers that Lucroy isn’t available at this time. That the Brewers wouldn’t trade Lucroy isn’t a shock; he’s owed a very affordable $4MM in 2016 with a $5.25MM option for the 2017 season, so even if the team can’t quickly right the ship, he’d still have enormous trade value at the 2016 trade deadline. More interesting, to me, is that the Braves would so quickly look for an upgrade over Bethancourt and that they’re acting somewhat as buyers. Lucroy, of course, could be called a long-term piece that would be around to help the team when its rebuild is closer to completion. However, acquiring him would surely require the sting of parting with some of the key components of that rebuild.
  
• Some rival execs feel that the Cubs are willing to part with Javier Baez and Dan Vogelbach in trades, in part because each was drafted under the previous administration and is not held in as high a regard by the new front office. Each player comes with issues, however, as Baez is trying to cut down on his swing and improve his contact skills, while a scout described first baseman Vogelbach as a “30 fielder” to Heyman (in reference to the 20-80 scouting scale).
  
• There are members of the Astros‘ field staff that want to see Carlos Correa with the team right now, but Houston will likely keep him in the minors for another month or so in order to lessen the risk of Correa achieving Super Two status. I’ll add that the Astros will have a more legitimate claim that Correa still needs minor league time than other teams in similar situations have had in the past. Correa is still just 20 years old and has only nine games of experience at the Triple-A level, though he’s continued his brilliant work at the plate there, hitting .326/.362/.558 with a pair of homers.
  
• Marlins right-hander Henderson Alvarez has been pitching for years with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to Heyman. Some have described it as a “90 percent tear,” but he’s been able to pitch effectively in spite of the issue. Alvarez wouldn’t be the first to pitch through a UCL tear; Ervin Santanaand Adam Wainwright are both recent examples of pitchers who pitched for many seasons with partially torn UCLs. Wainwright ultimately underwent Tommy John, though Santana’s is said to have healed and is no longer an issue. In another Marlins-related note, Heyman hears that pitching coach Chuck Hernandez is “under the microscope” with both Jarred Cosart and Steve Cishek struggling greatly in 2015.
  
• Brewers starters Kyle Lohse and Matt Garza have little trade value due to their 2015 struggles, but Lohse’s lesser financial commitment and superior clubhouse reputation give him more value. The team is reluctant to trade not only Lucroy, but shortstop Jean Segura as well. The Brewers are a bit more open to dealing Carlos Gomez than that pair, as Gomez is closer to free agency (he’s controlled through 2016).
  
• The Mets remain reluctant to trade any of their top arms, as they’ve seen on multiple occasions how quickly Tommy John surgery or other injuries can thin out a club’s depth. (Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, Jacob deGrom and Steven Matz have all had TJ in their careers.) The Mets are also not rushing to find a shortstop, but they have indeed been “all over the map” in terms of trade possibilities with the Cubs.
  
• Coco Crisp‘s neck injury is apparently quite serious, and there’s a fear that the oft-injured Athletics outfielder will ultimately require surgery that could bring his season to an end.
  
• The Blue Jays would still like to extend both Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, but there have yet to be serious discussions with either slugger’s camp. Both players are controlled through the end of the 2016 season.
  

 

 

Lots of interesting tidbits in here

 

What a blow to the A's. Can we start asking them for Kazmir or Chavez yet? And can we send Navarro to Atlanta when he's healthy? And Hamels costs too much.. and is showing signs of decline.

[jaysfan2014]

So Hamels didn't want to come to Toronto, that's interesting.

 

He's basically praying for Boston to trade for him.. but the Red Sox might be selling off veterans instead if the team continues to struggle as it is. Why would he want to be on a train wreck of an organization right now in Boston?