Around Baseball 2015

[Spanky99]

Astros emasculating the D-backs 21-3.

 

It's a close one, lol.

[CJ-Freeway]

Astros emasculating the D-backs 21-3.

 

Ouch.

[CJ-Freeway]

Preferably the AL West. But any of the scenarios would be cool. I don't think any of the teams are capable of beating the Yankees unless Tanaka is a pumpkin like his last start.

 

I think the Angels can beat him. One mistake to Pujols/Trout and there goes a three run shot.

[G-Snarls]

Astros emasculating the D-backs 21-3.

 

They playing football?

[reedjohnsonfan]

Not sure if posted, just realized Kershaw (294 k's) is going to throw a shorter start Sunday to try and get to 300 strikeouts for the first time since 2002. Tune in!

[intentional wok]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/manfred-interested-in-mlb-expansion-to-mexico.html

 

Manfred discusses possible franchises in Mexico and Canada, expanding the league to 32 teams, re-aligning the divisions, etc.

[Stangstag]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/manfred-interested-in-mlb-expansion-to-mexico.html

 

Manfred discusses possible franchises in Mexico and Canada, expanding the league to 32 teams, re-aligning the divisions, etc.

 

I like it

[Jonn]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/manfred-interested-in-mlb-expansion-to-mexico.html

 

Manfred discusses possible franchises in Mexico and Canada, expanding the league to 32 teams, re-aligning the divisions, etc.

 

Montreal and Vancouver would be better.

[reedjohnsonfan]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/10/manfred-interested-in-mlb-expansion-to-mexico.html

 

Manfred discusses possible franchises in Mexico and Canada, expanding the league to 32 teams, re-aligning the divisions, etc.

 

Mexico? How much money would they actually bring in? Seems like a terrible idea to me.

[Praxis]

Mexico? How much money would they actually bring in? Seems like a terrible idea to me.

 

Possibly, but you're not thinking of alternative revenue streams:

 

i) Tequila and illegal susbstance vendors

 

ii) Kidnapping of visiting tourists/players for ransom

 

iii) A tunnel from under the stadium to the American border

 

iv) Discounts for outsourced workers from Canada and America to come and watch the games

 

v) Bribe booths for the local police to look the other way while getting blow jobs in the stands from underage hookers

 

vi) Pay toilets when getting the runs after eating dodgy stadium food

 

vii) Half-time shows to see who gets AIDS the fastest while getting tattoos from infected needles

 

Really, the possibilities are endless....

[intentional wok]

If Trump gets in, the team name invents itself: Mexico City Bricklayers

[reedjohnsonfan]

Possibly, but you're not thinking of alternative revenue streams:

 

i) Tequila and illegal susbstance vendors

 

ii) Kidnapping of visiting tourists/players for ransom

 

iii) A tunnel from under the stadium to the American border

 

iv) Discounts for outsourced workers from Canada and America to come and watch the games

 

v) Bribe booths for the local police to look the other way while getting blow jobs in the stands from underage hookers

 

vi) Pay toilets when getting the runs after eating dodgy stadium food

 

vii) Half-time shows to see who gets AIDS the fastest while getting tattoos from infected needles

 

Really, the possibilities are endless....

 

Good point, I forgot about the black markets!

[Krylian]

So, the Jays magic number to clinch the AL crown is 2 and the Royals is 3. Does that sound about right?

 

If they win and KC loses today it's done?

[intentional wok]

Anything that ensures at least a tie by the end of 162 will mean the Jays get no. 1 overall - so, yeah, 2 for Toronto. It could be decided by the end of tonight.

[TheHurl]

Mexico? How much money would they actually bring in? Seems like a terrible idea to me.

 

Chris Mitchell from Hardball Times did a nice assessment of what makes a successful baseball franchise. Higher income means more than population which would seem to make Mexico a poor choice...also higher white population was the second biggest factor. Interesting assessment. The second part looked at some of the top choices, San Jose (like on all models) comes out on top.

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/examining-potential-mlb-expansion-cities-part-1/

[TheHurl]

Also I'd like to note that baseball needs to expand (and I would go to 36) to get offense back up.

[Jonn]

Must win game and the Twins trot out Tommy Milone lol.

[venema20]

Must win game and the Twins trot out Tommy Milone lol.

 

Imagine how painful that must be for Twins fans

[intentional wok]

God I hate the Twins. Mediocrity defined.

[Jimcanuck]

Mexico? How much money would they actually bring in? Seems like a terrible idea to me.

 

In Mexico City, should draw over 100,000 fans to a game. It would be phenomenal IMO.

[BTS]

Must win game and the Twins trot out Tommy Milone lol.

 

While Jose Berrios rots on the bench. The Twins are an awful org.

[BigCecil]

God I hate the Twins. Mediocrity defined.

 

To be fair they weren't supposed to even be this close. Sano is blue chip.

[jaysfan2014]

ARE you kidding me? How could Suzuki and Milone let that ball drop!

[Orgfiller]

The Twins doing their best to get themselves eliminated.

[baubau]

The Twins doing their best to get themselves eliminated.

 

To be fair they aren't a good team and its amazing they haven't been eliminated yet.

[Professional Hitter]

To be fair they aren't a good team and its amazing they haven't been eliminated yet.

 

Let's just hope they don't eliminate themselves in today's game.

[reedjohnsonfan]

The Twins doing their best to get themselves eliminated.

 

Twins are done... Rangers/Angels!

[Orgfiller]

Fox broadcast: "I don't think anyone saw the walks coming from Sano."

 

Going back to 2012, minor league walk rates of 14.5%, 11.9%, 13.0% and 13.3% this year.

[Travis_Snider]

Josh hamilton HR

[reedjohnsonfan]

Josh hamilton HR

 

lol. That made me laugh.