Around Baseball 2018

[jaysfan2014]

Jung Ho Kang is back in the US--when he's ready, Jordy Mercer might want to get nervous about losing playing time:

 

https://theathletic.com/331091/2018/04/26/jung-ho-kang-finally-is-granted-u-s-work-visa-and-plans-to-soon-rejoin-pirates/

[jaysfan2014]

Goddamn Twins pitching staff--Yanks walk it off, with Gary Sanchez hitting a 3-run walkoff HR off Fernando Rodney.

 

Twins are 8-12.. suddenly, Cleveland's early road to an AL Central title is looking VERY easy..

[Boxcar]

It's April. My 79 wins prediction stands.

 

You have a terrible track record with predictions so pardon me if I just throw it in the trash.

[AledmysDiaz]

As much as I hate the Yankees, it pleases me to see the garbage that is Minnesota get put in its place.

[Jimcanuck]

You have a terrible track record with predictions so pardon me if I just throw it in the trash.

 

Haha, says the guy that wanted to trade Sanchez for nothing to the guy that called Sanchez future 1-2 starter.

 

Also, it's April, you shouldn't be getting excited.

[z3r0s]

It's April. My 79 wins prediction stands.

 

board wager offered?

[Jimcanuck]

board wager offered?

 

Nah, if the Jays pitching stays healthy they easily surpass 79 wins. If a normal year with a couple of starters out for extended periods, 79 should be about right.

[Boxcar]

Haha, says the guy that wanted to trade Sanchez for nothing to the guy that called Sanchez future 1-2 starter.

 

Also, it's April, you shouldn't be getting excited.

 

Yeah and Sanchez has been terrible for pretty much his entire career, including this year...so not sure what your point is. Maybe you don't know how to read a stat page?

[jaysfan2014]

Mariners already up 3-0 on Cleveland--will someone please get the Indians some offense? No wonder the AL Central is a joke..

[TheHurl]

Haha, says the guy that wanted to trade Sanchez for nothing to the guy that called Sanchez future 1-2 starter.

 

so you were both wrong?

[jaysfan2014]

Rays are streaking! Up 6-0 and about to win 6 in a row after a horrible start--who knew? They're looking like the pests again..

[Krylian]

Rays are streaking! Up 6-0 and about to win 6 in a row after a horrible start--who knew? They're looking like the pests again..

 

It's the rays way.

 

Cue the Jays having a horrible time against them again.

[jaysfan2014]

It's the rays way.

 

Cue the Jays having a horrible time against them again.

 

That's what I fear.

 

However, they've been playing the O's and Twins--teams with terrible pitching, so it's difficult to evaluate.

[Boxcar]

so you were both wrong?

 

I never wanted to trade him for nothing. Jim's been ingesting too much CNN.

[Grant77]

Yeah and Sanchez has been terrible for pretty much his entire career, including this year...so not sure what your point is. Maybe you don't know how to read a stat page?

 

5 fWAR and 9.1 rWAR in 385 innings is terrible. That's good to know.

[Boxcar]

5 fWAR and 9.1 rWAR in 385 innings is terrible. That's good to know.

 

Pretty much his entire career obviously excludes the one season where he was good. Not sure if you're aware, but games are separated into seasons, and seasons are standalone events.

[TheHurl]

5 fWAR and 9.1 rWAR in 385 innings is terrible. That's good to know.

 

Sounds like Jarrod Parker to me.

[TheHurl]

Pretty much his entire career obviously excludes the one season where he was good. Not sure if you're aware, but games are separated into seasons, and seasons are standalone events.

 

It is interesting that he's had the forth best career of the 2012 Lansing Lugnuts.

[Grant77]

Pretty much his entire career obviously excludes the one season where he was good. Not sure if you're aware, but games are separated into seasons, and seasons are standalone events.

 

So why exactly should we ignore a recent season where a pitcher won the ERA title? It certainly counts for something when discussing his future performance, more than a season where he was injured in my opinion.

 

We've got enough evidence by now to say that advanced metrics are undervaluing Sanchez' contributions, but people are still using them to say that he stinks. At some point, you just have to admit that he's a very good starting pitcher that is a huge part of this team.

[Bobthe4th]

Oakland have optioned Kendall Graveman to AAA after his bad start to the season.

[G-Snarls]

Oakland have optioned Kendall Graveman to AAA after his bad start to the season.

 

Hopefully Barretto at least works out for them

 

I almost feel bad about the trade

 

Not that Graveman can't bounce back. But still

Edited April 27, 2018 by G-Snarls

[G-Snarls]

Gregorious keeps going

 

9 HR and 29 RBI already

 

Best April in history for a shortstop

[AledmysDiaz]

Gregorious keeps going

 

9 HR and 29 RBI already

 

Best April in history for a shortstop

 

He is no Jeter tho

[onwego]

He is no Jeter tho

 

 

Way better.

[John_Havok]

Ozzie Albies has a chance to tie/break the MLB record for most extra base hits before April 30.

 

Jermaine Dye currently has the record with 23, Albies has 21 with 3 games in Philly coming up before the end of the month

[G-Snarls]

Bryant out of the lineup for the 4th straight game since getting hit on the head last weekend

 

Mixed reports on if the Cubs could have put him on the 7 day concussion DL or not

Edited April 27, 2018 by G-Snarls

[King]

Sounds like Jarrod Parker to me.

Underrated post right here ^

[Abomination]

Gregorious keeps going 9 HR and 29 RBI already Best April in history for a shortstop

Of Didi's 9 home runs, all have been hit at home, only 3 have exceeded 400 feet (longest 416), and 3 have been under 350 feet. I mean, they're going out, but...

[Brownie19]

Of Didi's 9 home runs, all have been hit at home, only 3 have exceeded 400 feet (longest 416), and 3 have been under 350 feet. I mean, they're going out, but...

 

how many on low pitches?

[Boxcar]

So why exactly should we ignore a recent season where a pitcher won the ERA title? It certainly counts for something when discussing his future performance, more than a season where he was injured in my opinion.

 

We've got enough evidence by now to say that advanced metrics are undervaluing Sanchez' contributions, but people are still using them to say that he stinks. At some point, you just have to admit that he's a very good starting pitcher that is a huge part of this team.

 

Whatever you say, Grant. If you think he's a #1-2 starter, I doubt anything will change your mind.