Around Baseball 2020

[Krylian]

Have you ever played amateur ball or higher levels??

 

I have not...and it doesn't matter. I get the feeling you're going to give me some "unwritten code" speech. Unwritten rules aren't written because they're retarded. If they were valid, they'd be written.

[Deadpool]

I have not...and it doesn't matter. I get the feeling you're going to give me some "unwritten code" speech. Unwritten rules aren't written because they're retarded. If they were valid, they'd be written.

 

I don't think he did anything against the rules. I just think it made him look like a dick. I mean, by all accounts he IS a dick, but y'know.

[Krylian]

I don't think he did anything against the rules. I just think it made him look like a dick. I mean, by all accounts he IS a dick, but y'know.

 

I agree it's dickish...but I don't have an issue with someone pushing the boundaries to win. Nothing wrong with a little greasy killer instinct if it means a win.

[Ex Player]

I have not...and it doesn't matter. I get the feeling you're going to give me some "unwritten code" speech. Unwritten rules aren't written because they're retarded. If they were valid, they'd be written

Thats exactly what it is though, an unwritten rule. You can go ahead and break that rule, but you'll become very disliked around the league and with many fans (which is exactly what happened with Aroid, he became something of a pariah). Also when you lie about it afterwards it speaks toward your character.

 

Here's another stunt he pulled:

 

LOL.... he even tries to plead his case he should be called safe

[connorp]

Thats exactly what it is though, an unwritten rule. You can go ahead and break that rule, but you'll become very disliked around the league and with many fans (which is exactly what happened with Aroid, he became something of a pariah). Also when you lie about it afterwards it speaks toward your character.

 

Here's another stunt he pulled:

 

LOL.... he even tries to plead his case he should be called safe

 

Yeah, I agree with you here. Even little league nowadays coaches don’t want players yelling “drop it drop it” from the bench or on the field. I haven’t seen it in competitive travel ball so you’d imagine turning pro this wouldn’t change

[connorp]

Glasnow finding his groove again. Prob will break soon though

[Brownie19]

Glasnow finding his groove again. Prob will break soon though

 

He's f***ing glorious to watch when he's on top of his game.

[G-Snarls]

Bud Black just said Kevin Pillar will be the Rockies' primary CF

 

Lots of ground for him to cover...

Edited September 1, 2020 by G-Snarls

[King]

Juan Soto homered twice last night. Not bad 223 wRC+ for a 21 year old.

[wilko]

Juan Soto homered twice last night. Not bad 223 wRC+ for a 21 year old.

 

Soto's a freak.

[Abomination]

I wonder if this is the first time two pitchers with the same last name have given up 6+ runs each pitching on the same day?

[glory]

Tigers leading 6-1 over the Brewers in the 6th. With a win tonight, the Tigers are somehow half a game behind the Jays.

[Laika]

Tigers leading 6-1 over the Brewers in the 6th. With a win tonight, the Tigers are somehow half a game behind the Jays.

 

yikes

[Stangstag]

Tigers leading 6-1 over the Brewers in the 6th. With a win tonight, the Tigers are somehow half a game behind the Jays.

 

They still have lots of games against the Twins, Whitesox, and Brewers. Also a good amount vs the Royals though...

 

Jays still have 10 against the Yanks which sucks. They’re gonna have to beat up on the Redsox and Orioles for the rest of the season if they want a shot at a playoff spot.

[glory]

They still have lots of games against the Twins, Whitesox, and Brewers. Also a good amount vs the Royals though...

 

Jays still have 10 against the Yanks which sucks. They’re gonna have to beat up on the Redsox and Orioles for the rest of the season if they want a shot at a playoff spot.

 

After this weekend, 14 of the Jays last 20 games are against the Yankees and Phillies. I thought the 8th spot was in the bag but if the f’n Tigers decide to be a .500 team all of a sudden, then that becomes a lot more questionable. Anything can happen in a small sample size. I guess this is the “fun” part of the 60 game schedule.

[Ex Player]

101MPH heater at your head. That'll get your attention

 

(this was last night):

[Deadpool]

101MPH heater at your head. That'll get your attention

 

(this was last night):

 

If that was even partially intentional, he needs to be suspended for a while. I don't know the backstory to this, but that could have been lethal.

[Ex Player]

If that was even partially intentional, he needs to be suspended for a while. I don't know the backstory to this, but that could have been lethal

How are you gonna prove it was intentional though?? Chapman will just claim the ball got away from him

[Grant77]

If that was even partially intentional, he needs to be suspended for a while. I don't know the backstory to this, but that could have been lethal.

 

 

Watch this for a good breakdown of the situation. It was probably intentional.

[L54]

Kevin Cash - "I got a whole damn stable of guys who throw 98 mph. Period"

[Laika]

How are you gonna prove it was intentional though?? Chapman will just claim the ball got away from him

 

First, define the standard of proof.

 

Consider in life that it is very hard to know ANYTHING with 100% certainty. You may be 99.9999% sure you are a man, but you in 10 years might not be so sure.

 

You don't need to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. It's not a murder trial. You don't need Chapman's text to his teammates saying "I'm gonna bean Brousseau tonight".

 

Proof on the balance of probabilities should be all that is required. Based on everything we know, is it more likely than not that it was intentional? It seems like it to me.

[connorp]

How are you gonna prove it was intentional though?? Chapman will just claim the ball got away from him

 

How do you ever prove it? Not a court of law it’s about context and circumstance

[Brownie19]

This unwritten rule of throwing at batters to self police the game of baseball needs to end. It's f***ing nonsense. We don't need it, just like we never needed the take out slide.

 

If you don't like what a team is doing and feel the need to physically attack them - then man the f*** up and fight them at first base or something. Throwing baseballs at people is a massive pussy move.

[connorp]

First, define the standard of proof.

 

Consider in life that it is very hard to know ANYTHING with 100% certainty. You may be 99.9999% sure you are a man, but you in 10 years might not be so sure.

 

You don't need to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. It's not a murder trial. You don't need Chapman's text to his teammates saying "I'm gonna bean Brousseau tonight".

 

Proof on the balance of probabilities should be all that is required. Based on everything we know, is it more likely than not that it was intentional? It seems like it to me.

 

For the record I didn’t copy you.. you should be so cool

[L54]

The Rays are 100% burying one in someone's ribs today and I'd do the same

[Ex Player]

Speaking of Rays, how amazing is it they play this well given their payroll??!

 

4th last this year, and dead last in 2019: http://www.stevetheump.com/Payrolls.htm

[Ex Player]

First, define the standard of proof.

 

Consider in life that it is very hard to know ANYTHING with 100% certainty. You may be 99.9999% sure you are a man, but you in 10 years might not be so sure.

 

You don't need to prove it beyond a reasonable doubt. It's not a murder trial. You don't need Chapman's text to his teammates saying "I'm gonna bean Brousseau tonight".

 

Proof on the balance of probabilities should be all that is required. Based on everything we know, is it more likely than not that it was intentional? It seems like it to me

If the league decides to suspend him, Chapman would argue why didnt the ump toss me from the game if he felt it was intentional. You are right though, you can't prove it, you can only have strong suspicions. There are however grey areas, a smart pitcher wont throw more than one ball inside. They'll make it look like an accident

[Laika]

If the league decides to suspend him, Chapman would argue why didnt the ump toss me from the game if he felt it was intentional. You are right though, you can't prove it, you can only have strong suspicions. There are however grey areas, a smart pitcher wont throw more than one ball inside. They'll make it look like an accident

 

The ump absolutely should have tossed Chapman. MLB has been f***ing up discipline on these problems forever.

 

The warning system they use is reeeeeeee-stupid. If an ump thinks it was probably intentional, toss the player. I don't see the logic in allowing one guy to do it on purpose, then warning everybody. These things carry over across seasons.

[connorp]

Speaking of Rays, I was thinking Adames was starting to break out, been thinking of him as buy low in fantasy for awhile..but in checking now, seems underlying numbers don’t support it

[King]

Speaking of Rays, I was thinking Adames was starting to break out, been thinking of him as buy low in fantasy for awhile..but in checking now, seems underlying numbers don’t support it

 

Lol connor. What do you know about underlying numbers?