Around Baseball 2020

[connorp]

It seems cheap to blame Manfred for inevitable stuff like this. Digital ads aren't even new to baseball. Has there not been a green screen behind the batter at Rogers Centre since before Manfred? It used to bug the s*** out of me because there was a bit of tearing/artifacts on the feed around the moving batter.

 

They’re cancelling whole series’ because 1 person (player/admin/janitor) on both teams tested positive. Mlb/Manfred sucks

[Laika]

They’re cancelling whole series’ because 1 person (player/admin/janitor) on both teams tested positive. Mlb/Manfred sucks

 

They are playing baseball successfully, outside of a bubble, and TV ratings are healthy. Suck farts.

[connorp]

They are playing baseball successfully, outside of a bubble, and TV ratings are healthy. Suck farts.

 

Fair enough. Actually, as usual, the demon is the media. After the Miami incident, anything less than a gross overreaction to a positive test would lead to mob justice and Manfred’s job.

[Laika]

Fair enough. Actually, as usual, the demon is the media. After the Miami incident, anything less than a gross overreaction to a positive test would lead to mob justice and Manfred’s job.

 

There is no demon. They are playing baseball successfully outside of a bubble and ratings are good. You'll live if the odd series gets postponed. You don't have to read what everyone with an opinion is saying on Twitter about sports and Covid. Not everything in life is a battle of ideals.

 

Shut up and watch!

[BlueRocky]

[Ryu In My House]

Hey, what do you think will happen to the Orioles' Chris Davis? He's not a FA until 2023 lol and is just awful, and this year has been pretty much benched. You would think they would just DFA him at some point, wouldn't you? Holy that's a lot of money to throw away.

[Slade]

Hey, what do you think will happen to the Orioles' Chris Davis? He's not a FA until 2023 lol and is just awful, and this year has been pretty much benched. You would think they would just DFA him at some point, wouldn't you? Holy that's a lot of money to throw away.

 

That contract gets even worst since he deferred a ton of money for several years after 2023. It's already sunk cost, not sure why they are wasting the roster spot on him.

[P2F]

That contract gets even worst since he deferred a ton of money for several years after 2023. It's already sunk cost, not sure why they are wasting the roster spot on him.

 

So they can aid their tank.

[Jonn]

That contract gets even worst since he deferred a ton of money for several years after 2023. It's already sunk cost, not sure why they are wasting the roster spot on him.

 

He’s getting atleast $1.4M every year until hes 51 lol.

[Ryu In My House]

So they can aid their tank.

 

I guess he is aiding the tank by taking up a roster spot. He sure isn't playing much.

[Jimcanuck]

Hey, what do you think will happen to the Orioles' Chris Davis? He's not a FA until 2023 lol and is just awful, and this year has been pretty much benched. You would think they would just DFA him at some point, wouldn't you? Holy that's a lot of money to throw away.

 

Maybe the O's can't stomach the idea of Crush Davis catching fire with another team, with the O's paying for it.

[Captain Adama]

So they can aid their tank.

 

And the Oriole's FO takes care of the rest by tanking their draft.

[Stangstag]

And the Oriole's FO takes care of the rest by tanking their draft.

 

Lol too true

[Laika]

That contract gets even worst since he deferred a ton of money for several years after 2023. It's already sunk cost, not sure why they are wasting the roster spot on him.

 

They are going to suck anyway. If they let him embarrass himself there is a small chance he might just retire early out of shame (he has talked about it) or at least instruct his agent to negotiate a buyout so he can go home and pray.

[Ex Player]

Check out Buxton's speed to beat a routine ground ball. It lost Tigers the game too.

I know of very few players who could beat out a routine ball like that, whether current or historic.

 

FFW to 6:38

 

[The Iceman]

Kind of funny Trout hit his 300th career HR to pass Salmon for the franchise lead.

[Krylian]

Kind of funny Trout hit his 300th career HR to pass Salmon for the franchise lead.

 

How is Anthony Bass not their closer.

[Ex Player]

How is Anthony Bass not their closer

Because Derek Fisher took his spot

[Grant77]

Crazy stat:

 

Boston has given up 266 runs, while Cleveland has given up only 116 in almost the same number of games. The Dodgers and Indians have given up fewer than 266 runs combined.

 

The average hitter against 2020 Boston pitching is putting up a slash line very close to that of Ken Griffey Jr's career.

Edited September 7, 2020 by Grant77

[BlueRocky]

Kind of funny Trout hit his 300th career HR to pass Salmon for the franchise lead.

 

16 expanded playoff format and the Angels still can’t put together a competitive team for Trout. Just really sad to see his career wasted.

 

They’ll likely keep the expanded format to 12-14 teams in the next CBA as 16 is kinda too much. Hopefully Trout gets a few chances before his career is done.

[Boxcar]

Crazy stat:

 

Boston has given up 266 runs, while Cleveland has given up only 116 in almost the same number of games. The Dodgers and Indians have given up fewer than 266 runs combined.

 

The average hitter against 2020 Boston pitching is putting up a slash line very close to that of Ken Griffey Jr's career.

 

This is going to be your focus for this season, huh?

 

Does anyone else wonder what's up with Grant's Red Sox hatred? He acts like they are an uncle who touched him inappropriately as a child. It's very weird.

[Grant77]

This is going to be your focus for this season, huh?

 

Does anyone else wonder what's up with Grant's Red Sox hatred? He acts like they are an uncle who touched him inappropriately as a child. It's very weird.

 

I enjoy the failures of our rivals. I loved seeing the Yankees fail tonight as well.

 

Besides that, when a team is the worst in the history of baseball by a lot, it's just worth noting no matter what team it is.

[BlueRocky]

[BlueRocky]

[Sammy225]

 

So their solution was to just throw the Jays meat balls for the and not come close to the zones because they could not see the catchers fingers..... f*** off

[Deadpool]

 

I love that even the Yankees fans are calling that ******** excuse out.

[43211234]

Adam Ottavino has a 7.4% swinging strike rate this season.

 

He actually did have a swinging strike against Villar.

 

He threw 29 pitches. If literally one of the close check swings were ruled to be a swinging strike that would have given him a 6.8% swinging strike rate.

 

The average reliever this year has an 11.6 swinging strike %. Ottavino had an 11.2% last year and his career rate is 11.0%

 

Just some weak s*** all around lol.

 

Maybe the Blue Jays did know what was coming but that's a pretty flimsy excuse of his outing.

 

 

Chad Green had no swinging strikes over his 29 pitches. He has a 14.0% swinging strike rate this season.

Edited September 8, 2020 by 43211234

[Ryu In My House]

This is going to be your focus for this season, huh?

 

Does anyone else wonder what's up with Grant's Red Sox hatred? He acts like they are an uncle who touched him inappropriately as a child. It's very weird.

 

It is not. I really hate the Red Sox.

 

I only hate Satan, Trump and the Yankees more.

[Boxcar]

It is not. I really hate the Red Sox.

 

I only hate Satan, Trump and the Yankees more.

 

Pretty weird list, but ok.

[G-Snarls]

Kind of funny Trout hit his 300th career HR to pass Salmon for the franchise lead.

 

seems a little fishy