Around Baseball 2018

[onwego]

I remember him getting into a feud with Bob McCown and calling him racist because he'd criticize him. Cito was real s***** sometimes.

 

That was radio gold for weeks with Bobcat going ballistic over that punkass move by Cito.

Edited August 15, 2018 by onwego

[TheHurl]

7K's in 3 innings.

 

Oh baby.

 

Rays going to turn Shane Baz into a 4 inning star next

[Captain Adama]

This is insane. 19 homers in 289 PA. I didn't think he'd have this kind of power. Especially not at 20.

 

His wRC+ over the past 10 days jumped from a decent 117 to a crazy 145.

[King]

Felix just walked Matt Chapman and gave up a homer to Jed Lowrie out of the bullpen. This is really sad.

[Brownie19]

His wRC+ over the past 10 days jumped from a decent 117 to a crazy 145.

 

His wRC+ since returning from injury is like 210 or something (before tonight's game).

[Captain Adama]

I just wanna say I freaking love Dallas Braden as a colour commentator. He's so obnoxious and I love it.

[P2F]

Ben Zobrist: the hero we deserve.

[P2F]

This is insane. 19 homers in 289 PA. I didn't think he'd have this kind of power. Especially not at 20.

 

Enjoy this masturbatory aid, buddy boy.

[BTS]

Enjoy this masturbatory aid, buddy boy.

 

That all fields power. It’s... beautiful.

[Pendleton]

Enjoy this masturbatory aid, buddy boy.

 

That one moonshot to to LF ruins the symmetry

[Laika]

Jose Ramirez - HOF career or no?

 

He's about to have a HOF caliber season. Of course, we've seen guys do that before, recently, and not put the careers together (Sizemore, Ellsbury come to mind).

[Dr. Dinger]

Jose Ramirez - HOF career or no?

 

No, he's too chubby.

[DigitalRock]

No, he's too chubby.

 

Babe Ruth am cry.

[Brownie19]

Jose Ramirez - HOF career or no?

 

He's about to have a HOF caliber season. Of course, we've seen guys do that before, recently, and not put the careers together (Sizemore, Ellsbury come to mind).

 

His base running and defensive value, coupled with his good plate discipline and contact skills certainly give him a fighting chance (then again - the same could have been said for Ellsbury). This is his age 26 season. He probably needs to average 5 WAR per year over the next 10 to reach 70 WAR. That should get him in. If he can stay in the 6-8 WAR range for the next 3 years (27 - 29) he'll have a good chance.

[jays4life19]

Cubs trade for Gore!

[Grant77]

Cubs trade for Gore!

 

I wonder if they will use him in the same way as the Royals in the playoffs.

[baubau]

Cubs trade for Gore!

 

With how much you talk about Gore, I thought it was Mackenzie Gore. lol. I was like "...NO! What? The Padres gave up Gore? ... Why would the cubs do that?" then I realize it Terrance Gore.

[Brownie19]

Is Acuna's long term position LF?

[Brownie19]

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jackie-bradley-jr-and-the-error-rule/

 

What do you guys think about errors? I will admit when I watch the JBJ play - it looks like an error and I have a hard time believing that ball is caught only 1 in 16 times at the ML level.

[jays4life19]

With how much you talk about Gore, I thought it was Mackenzie Gore. lol. I was like "...NO! What? The Padres gave up Gore? ... Why would the cubs do that?" then I realize it Terrance Gore.

 

I may have done that on purpose. My bad.

[Bobthe4th]

Ohtani has had a few bullpen sessions and is close to returning as a pitcher - I really hope the Angels don't regret not waiting until next season for his (pitching) return.

[Spanky__99]

Ohtani has had a few bullpen sessions and is close to returning as a pitcher - I really hope the Angels don't regret not waiting until next season for his (pitching) return.

 

The only thing the Angels are hoping for is he doesn't need TJS.

[Brownie19]

Ohtani has had a few bullpen sessions and is close to returning as a pitcher - I really hope the Angels don't regret not waiting until next season for his (pitching) return.

 

I'm a bit surprised they aren't taking the cautious route. It's really impressive to see Ohtani's still posting a 140 wRC+.

[Spanky__99]

I'm a bit surprised they aren't taking the cautious route. It's really impressive to see Ohtani's still posting a 140 wRC+.

 

I think they've been cautious enough, it's torn, might as well see if he can pitch through it now, and see if surgery is required. If surgery is needed he can still hit next season.

[Bobthe4th]

I'm a bit surprised they aren't taking the cautious route. It's really impressive to see Ohtani's still posting a 140 wRC+.

 

TBF they’ve been very cautious with his batting. Though with the season now lost I would give him the extra month off the mound.

[BTS]

I'm a bit surprised they aren't taking the cautious route. It's really impressive to see Ohtani's still posting a 140 wRC+.

 

I feel like they're wasting his talent using him as a 2-way player if 2018 is his true talent level. A 140 wRC+ with 70 and an 80 arm should be starting in RF 6 days a week and putting up monster seasons without subjecting himself to the risks associated with pitching.

[baubau]

I may have done that on purpose. My bad.

 

[Bobthe4th]

I think they've been cautious enough, it's torn, might as well see if he can pitch through it now, and see if surgery is required. If surgery is needed he can still hit next season.

 

It was only a grade 2 sprain, the danger is by pitching it becomes worse and tears.

[Bobthe4th]

I feel like they're wasting his talent using him as a 2-way player if 2018 is his true talent level. A 140 wRC+ with 70 and an 80 arm should be starting in RF 6 days a week and putting up monster seasons without subjecting himself to the risks associated with pitching.

 

As sensible as that is I’m glad they aren’t yet doing that though. Ohtani was the best thing about this season and is the most interesting player in baseball IMO.

[Spanky__99]

It was only a grade 2 sprain, the danger is by pitching it becomes worse and tears.

 

Huh, I thought he had a UCL tear?

 

Holy smokes he should get this cleaned up, to be honest.

 

https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/06/14/shohei-ohtani-injury-updates-ucl-issue-previous-tear