Around Baseball 2015

[flafson]

I saw an interesting question in DaveCameron's chat on FG the other day. Saying that when a team is leading by such a large margin that the stats accumulated should barely count towards WAR. If Jeff Francour is pitching is that really fair to count hits off him the same as Cole Hamels? Happens with the Jays this year I notice as well. When the team is up by 4 or 5 runs the opposing team will just put some crap pitcher in and the Jays score another 4-5 runs blowing them out.

 

It's about leverage situations. Last night when they let that rookie pitch, we had a ~97.4% of winning, so adding 5 runs did almost zero towards WAR.

[flafson]

What is the jays record in 1 run games?

 

Really bad.

[ScientificReason]

Really bad.

 

I can't seem to find it anywhere err. Imagine where this team would be had to had just a .500 record in 1 run games

[HERPDERP]

I can't seem to find it anywhere err. Imagine where this team would be had to had just a .500 record in 1 run games

 

here ya go

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/standings/expanded

[ScientificReason]

here ya go

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/standings/expanded

 

second worse in the AL yikes. Thanks.

[LTR]

Winning 17-3 tonight

 

FFS

 

Phillies are literally the worst team in baseball now

 

I just assumed they (management) are trying to be the worst team in baseball... that rotation is a bunch of Jo-Jo Reyes' outside of Hamels.

[RealAccountant]

I just assumed they (management) are trying to be the worst team in baseball... that rotation is a bunch of Jo-Jo Reyes' outside of Hamels.

 

Aaron Harang. Is.

[Trouba95]

O's lose to Phillies 2-1. Papelbon with the save.

[Effit]

Even the lowly Phillies can win 1 run games.

[HERPDERP]

lol Red Sox circus just got worse:

 

Sandoval benched, admits that was him liking photos of woman on Instagram during game Said he was using bathroom at the time

 

[Sammy225]

lol Red Sox circus just got worse:

 

Sandoval benched, admits that was him liking photos of woman on Instagram during game Said he was using bathroom at the time

 

 

But was he eating fried chicken during the game??

 

Of course he was he probably has his own deep fryer in his locker stall lol

[L54]

lol Red Sox circus just got worse:

 

Sandoval benched, admits that was him liking photos of woman on Instagram during game Said he was using bathroom at the time

 

 

Haha that is gold I tell ya!

[jaysfan2014]

O's lose to Phillies 2-1. Papelbon with the save.

 

Well, it means the Jays will be a game ahead of the O's if they beat Colon and the Mets. Now let's hope the Fish beat the Yankees and the Dodgers clobber the Rangers(good chance--Anthony Ranaudo is starting for the Rangers, who sucked last time.)

 

Bad news though.. Twins beat the Cards on a Kennys Vargas walk-off HR.

[BlueJaysGirl]

lol Red Sox circus just got worse:

 

Sandoval benched, admits that was him liking photos of woman on Instagram during game Said he was using bathroom at the time

 

 

Something tells me he cares very little about performing up to his contract. I think he'll go downhill quickly and be released by this time next year.

[jaysfan2014]

Yordy Ventura TJS looming?

 

[jaysfan2014]

Forgot to mention both Dustin McGowan (Phillies) and Shaun Marcum (Indians) were designated for assignment today.

[jayswin11]

Would like to see the Jays bring in j. chacin

[jaysfan2014]

Sandoval has his world series rings and his big contract. Hes checked out. No idea why the Red Sox wanted him hes basically a platoon player thats going to need to be moved off third. Red Sox always seem to bring these guys in. He already had enough problems keeping himself in shape. By the way clearly not working. This Red Sox team has so many problems. Hanley is probably going to to have to play 1B especially if Napoli doesn't start hitting.

 

The Red Sox front office needs to be completely gutted. Cherington and his assistants Hazen and O'Hollaran need to go, and take Farrell with them. They need a new front office that focuses on baseball and player development, and doesn't make stupid signings (HanRam, Sandoval, A-Gone, Crawford, etc.) or makes bad trades (that Reddick deal, Miley, Porcello..) Unfortunately, the ownership seems committed with Cherington and Farrell, so things aren't going to get better anytime soon. And I still think ownership is going to do a Hamels trade because they think they'll contend in 2016.. what the Red Sox need right now is a major rebuild both in the front office and on the roster.

[jaysfan2014]

Not that it's hurt Lagares, but he is playing hurt:

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/105231/terry-collins-alludes-to-ligament-tear-in-juan-lagares-elbow

 

He may need Tommy John surgery down the line.. it's hurt his throwing, which is reflecting in his dWAR(0.0).

[GD]

A-Rod at bat. 1 hit away from 3k

[RealAccountant]

Both Yankees and Rays winning now. Disgusting.

[glory]

At least we gain a game on the Orioles. Thought for sure they'd sweep Philly.

 

Every team in the East suddenly starts winning when they face mediocre teams.

[RealAccountant]

^ I just cant believe what the Rays are doing, makes me continously sick

[JohnnyLonghorn]

f***ing TB, they deal Price, lose half their rotation to injuries, and still produce one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. Chris Archer is unbelievable.

[SexyNewForum]

f***ing TB, they deal Price, lose half their rotation to injuries, and still produce some of the best pitching in baseball. Chris Archer is unbelievable.

 

Honestly revolting. I fume every day seeing them win by one or two runs

[LTR]

lol Red Sox circus just got worse:

 

Sandoval benched, admits that was him liking photos of woman on Instagram during game Said he was using bathroom at the time

 

 

#DreamJob

[jaysfan2014]

I still think the Rays finish fourth in the AL East when all is set and done., this team has the 2nd worst home record in the East (only Boston is worse), and they don't have the offensive depth to make a deep run in the AL East, especially once they start facing their own division again. Pitching and defense will only take you so far, especially if they don't hit. And Cash's bullpen usage is going to cost him by July/August.. they've thrown the most innings in the MLB.

 

They also have losing records vs. the O's and Yankees, plus even though we've had trouble with them, the Jays lineup has changed dramatically since April.. this is a far better team than what the Rays faced then. Plus, Odorizzi isn't starting. As it stands, the Rays rotation will be TBA(likely a bullpen game with Andriese coming in after 2 innings), Archer and Karns.

 

The Rays are going to have a tough weekend with the Indians..Carrasco/Kluber/Bauer vs. Karns/Erasmo/Colome.

[Spoonovic]

Fantasy baseball question.. I traded Cole and Liraino for Stanton and Gio Gonzalez yesterday. Someone today is offering me Springer and Keuchel for Stanton. I have to do this trade right?

[GD]

Fantasy baseball question.. I traded Cole and Liraino for Stanton and Gio Gonzalez yesterday. Someone today is offering me Springer and Keuchel for Stanton. I have to do this trade right?

 

There's a fantasy baseball help thread in OT with some very good fantasy players in it.

[Boxcar]

Fantasy baseball question.. I traded Cole and Liraino for Stanton and Gio Gonzalez yesterday. Someone today is offering me Springer and Keuchel for Stanton. I have to do this trade right?

 

I wouldn't.