Around Baseball 2017

[bendera3]

I think the alternative Jerseys could be fun and reminds me of when I played Rec league when I was a kid. We all had our nicknames on the back of our shirts. If it's a charity thing than more power to them.

[P2F]

I think the alternative Jerseys could be fun and reminds me of when I played Rec league when I was a kid. We all had our nicknames on the back of our shirts. If it's a charity thing than more power to them.

 

But, but, but...some blabber about tradition! And such. And whatnot.

[Boxcar]

From August 25-27, the first annual Players’ Weekend will be held. While the three days are sure to contain a few surprises, the most intriguing aspect of the festivities has already been revealed—players will have the option to wear a nickname on the back of their jerseys, XFL-style. (FYI: Yasiel Puig won’t go as “He Hate Me,” an incredibly disappointing development.) Whether you think it’s a fun change of direction or a disgrace to the game, it certainly is worth checking out the choices of some of the game’s biggest names.

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Haha "Corey's Brother"

 

I f***ing love that. If there are some funny nicks, I really like this idea.

[King]

Haha "Corey's Brother"

 

I f***ing love that. If there are some funny nicks, I really like this idea.

 

Michael Blazek is wearing Jus Blaze!

Josh Phegley is wearing PTBNL

Zach Davies is wearing Bat Boy.

Brad Hand is wearing Brotato.

Andre Ethier is wearing DADDY.

[Deadpool]

Michael Blazek is wearing Jus Blaze!

Josh Phegley is wearing PTBNL

Zach Davies is wearing Bat Boy.

Brad Hand is wearing Brotato.

Andre Ethier is wearing DADDY.

 

PTBNL is gold.

[HERPDERP]

PTBNL is gold.

 

Cash Considerations

[Abomination]

Cash Considerations

 

That's perfect for Kevin Cash to wear in the dugout.

[BTS]

I'm so happy that Trevor Cahill is awful again. I wasn't ready for a world in which he's an ace.

[Boxcar]

Michael Blazek is wearing Jus Blaze!

Josh Phegley is wearing PTBNL

Zach Davies is wearing Bat Boy.

Brad Hand is wearing Brotato.

Andre Ethier is wearing DADDY.

 

Most of those are lame other than Phegley's.

 

Even so, I don't see the harm. One of my gripes with baseball is that it takes itself way too seriously.

[John_Havok]

Most of those are lame other than Phegley's.

 

Even so, I don't see the harm. One of my gripes with baseball is that it takes itself way too seriously.

 

It's almost as bad as golf in that respect

[jaysblue]

Carlos Rodon with only 4 K's in 8 innings. Disappointed

[havok24]

Sweet power from Moncada. Crushed a 99MPH Giles heater for an Oppo Taco bomb.

[Jimcanuck]

Sweet power from Moncada. Crushed a 99MPH Giles heater for an Oppo Taco bomb.

 

Yep

[Jimcanuck]

Moncada with the 9th inning tater to tie, and 11th inning single to win the game. OPS now .754

[BTS]

wRC+ up to 111 now after struggling initially

[Jimcanuck]

wRC+ up to 111 now after struggling initially

 

Another 2 Ks today. But the K rate should go down with time.

[BTS]

Another 2 Ks today. But the K rate should go down with time.

 

He's only 22, and it's just 31%. If he hovers even at 28-29 he'll be fine with that power/speed combo.

[P2F]

18% BB rate.

[MunenoriKawasakiMVP]

Nah he'll be fine. In his prime expect some ,380 OBP season and 125 WRC+ seasons while playing above average to elite defense.

[jaysfan2014]

AL Wild Card #2 race is getting increasingly to be a joke.. 6 teams are within 1.5 of the wild card, and the Jays and Rangers aren't far behind.. as neither the Rays or Mariners are making much of an effort to seperate themselves from the pack, and the Royals have choked away their lead (2-8 in their last 10). Rays can't score and the Mariners are really short in the rotation (Paxton got injured last night in case you missed the Angels game).

[MunenoriKawasakiMVP]

AL Wild Card #2 race is getting increasingly to be a joke.. 6 teams are within 1.5 of the wild card, and the Jays and Rangers aren't far behind.. as neither the Rays or Mariners are making much of an effort to seperate themselves from the pack, and the Royals have choked away their lead (2-8 in their last 10). Rays can't score and the Mariners are really short in the rotation (Paxton got injured last night in case you missed the Angels game).

 

Bold prediction: Who gets this wildcard spot wins the world series

[jaysfan2014]

Bold prediction: Who gets this wildcard spot wins the world series

 

Of course, anyone who gets the wild card will have to play Houston--better hope the Astros keep collapsing into October (2-7 post trade-deadline). And I'm not convinced about the Yankees after their absolute crap job they did in Toronto and with the Tigers recently.. especially when the Yanks have a lot of games vs. Boston left.. who looked poised to run away with the division..

[MunenoriKawasakiMVP]

Of course, anyone who gets the wild card will have to play Houston--better hope the Astros keep collapsing into October (2-7 post trade-deadline). And I'm not convinced about the Yankees after their absolute crap job they did in Toronto and with the Tigers recently.. especially when the Yanks have a lot of games vs. Boston left.. who looked poised to run away with the division..

 

As well Tampa really f***ed up with the Beckham trade. Multiple years of control+2-3 WAR player+traded in the division+been playing like prime Alex Rodriguez in Baltimore. They all did this to give Hech more time lmao

[jaysfan2014]

As well Tampa really f***ed up with the Beckham trade. Multiple years of control+2-3 WAR player+traded in the division+been playing like prime Alex Rodriguez in Baltimore. They all did this to give Hech more time lmao

 

Kansas City has also crashed as their starting pitching and bullpen have imploded, and the offense has struggled. Suddenly, it makes the team look dumb for not trading Cain, Hosmer and/or Moustakas when their value was high at the deadline.. especially knowing the team is going to be gutted by free agency. Sal Perez's injury has accelerated the decline..

 

Minnesota has been strange--went into a bad slump, traded Jaime Garcia to the Yankees, and surprisingly have won 7 of 9, pretty much after Buxton returned, and are suddenly making a run at not just the wild card, but possibly the AL Central as well as Cleveland has still yet to have its big run that pulls them away in the division.. and injuries continue to plague the team. Oh, and the Twins have plenty of games left with Cleveland.. including next week.

 

Angels are still strange--nothing more than Mike Trout and a questionable pitching staff, yet they're within a game of Seattle/Tampa..

 

And of course, the O's got hot after the Beckham trade.. and have a shot at the wild card as they have games vs. the Mariners on the upcoming sked..

[Brownie19]

Kansas City has also crashed as their starting pitching and bullpen have imploded, and the offense has struggled. Suddenly, it makes the team look dumb for not trading Cain, Hosmer and/or Moustakas when their value was high at the deadline.. especially knowing the team is going to be gutted by free agency. Sal Perez's injury has accelerated the decline..

 

Minnesota has been strange--went into a bad slump, traded Jaime Garcia to the Yankees, and surprisingly have won 7 of 9, pretty much after Buxton returned, and are suddenly making a run at not just the wild card, but possibly the AL Central as well as Cleveland has still yet to have its big run that pulls them away in the division.. and injuries continue to plague the team. Oh, and the Twins have plenty of games left with Cleveland.. including next week.

 

Angels are still strange--nothing more than Mike Trout and a questionable pitching staff, yet they're within a game of Seattle/Tampa..

 

And of course, the O's got hot after the Beckham trade.. and have a shot at the wild card as they have games vs. the Mariners on the upcoming sked..

 

A few things:

 

1. It's almost like you've never followed baseball before. All the ebbs and flows you're describing occur naturally throughout the course of 162 games. They don't disappear when teams realise they are in a wild card race.

 

2. KC always looked dumb for not unloading Cain, Hosmer and Moose.

 

3. Andrelton Simmons is the 9th best positional player in baseball. Trout is not alone. There are 2 players on the team.

[jaysfan2014]

A few things:

 

1. It's almost like you've never followed baseball before. All the ebbs and flows you're describing occur naturally throughout the course of 162 games. They don't disappear when teams realise they are in a wild card race.

 

2. KC always looked dumb for not unloading Cain, Hosmer and Moose.

 

3. Andrelton Simmons is the 9th best positional player in baseball. Trout is not alone. There are 2 players on the team.

 

Regarding what you just said:

 

1. The AL wild card race this year is an absolute joke. 2nd wild card is currently being held by 2 teams that are only 2 games above .500-- and it's embarassing that even the Jays are still in it despite being 54-60... previous years there was more a runaway for both wild card, and less competition. Some of the issues why the wild card race is so lousy is because Houston is running away with the AL West, Boston is close to doing the same with the AL East, and the Central stinks.. not to mention any teams playing the dominant Washington Nationals and LA/ARZ/COL are messing up the standings. In previous years, teams in the wild card have been upwards of 10 games+ over .500 at this point.. especially last year, when the Red Sox, Blue Jays and O's jousted for the AL East and wild cards.. all of whom made the playoffs, though the Jays ended up in the ALCS and lost to Cleveland..

 

Meanwhile, the NL Wild Card race has been near over for months--it's a strong bet Arizona and Colorado will be fighting for a date with the Dodgers in October. NL Central has been unusually tight as the Cubs have meandered in mediocrity this year as regression has hit, allowing teams like the Cards, Brewers and even Pirates to stay in the mix.

 

2. Agreed on the Royals--now they risk being awful in 2018 and beyond, especially if none resign.

 

3. Even with Trout and Simmons (and to a lesser extent Pujols), Angels still aren't scoring.. tied with the Blue Jays for lowest scoring team/game (though the Angels have played 2 more games). Injuries have gutted the rotation--only the bullpen and the surprising Parker Bridwell has kept them even close to sniffing .500.

[Ray]

Jose Ramirez deserves more love. Having another fantastic season: .312/.365/.540. 4th lowest K-rate in the AL with 11.1% and on track for a 5+ WAR season. Better than his last.

 

Indians locked him up to an extremely team friendly deal in the offseason too. $26 million over 5 years with 2 team options that'll take him through his age 30 season. Peanuts.

[G-Snarls]

Tanaka and Pedroia to the DL

[G-Snarls]

Man we could have had a shot this season

[Abomination]

Man we could have had a shot this season

 

We're still not completely out of it. We really need to go on a run though for it to happen.