Around Baseball 2021

[Benito]

I'm trying to remember the last time there were so many young generational talent playing at the same time. When was the last time a group matched Vlad, Acuna, Tatis, Soto, and now Wander? All 23 and under that are already established super stars. Wander still has to prove it, but his track record indicates high probability he'll join the Jrs and Soto.

[Jimcanuck]

I'm trying to remember the last time there were so many young generational talent playing at the same time. When was the last time a group matched Vlad, Acuna, Tatis, Soto, and now Wander? All 23 and under that are already established super stars. Wander still has to prove it, but his track record indicates high probability he'll join the Jrs and Soto.

 

I can't remember a time when so many young players came up and were almost immediate superstars. I also think this is going to continue, because technology has shortened the learning curve for these elite talents.

[Benito]

Carlos Correa emerging as the cream of the 2022 free agent SS class. Both his walk rate and k rate best of his career. He also happens to be the youngest. The others mentioned in same group are having down years. Bad timing. Semien was generally not mentioned in that group pre-season that I can recall, but he's second to Correa in WAR.

 

Will he beat Lindor's contract in free agency?

[RobinThicc]

I think with his injury history, being more inconsistent, and him possibly moving off SS in the future probably means he gets less than Lindor got.

[Spanky__99]

Carlos Correa emerging as the cream of the 2022 free agent SS class. Both his walk rate and k rate best of his career. He also happens to be the youngest. The others mentioned in same group are having down years. Bad timing. Semien was generally not mentioned in that group pre-season that I can recall, but he's second to Correa in WAR.

 

Will he beat Lindor's contract in free agency?

 

I don't think so Correa has injuries in the past and Lindor has shittin' the proverbial bed so far this year. It'll make teams weary. As RT has just said the defense isn't on the same echelon.

[Benito]

I can't remember a time when so many young players came up and were almost immediate superstars. I also think this is going to continue, because technology has shortened the learning curve for these elite talents.

 

Good point. There's a lot more technology and data out there today, for both players and organizations to take advantage of.

[Spanky__99]

I can't remember a time when so many young players came up and were almost immediate superstars. I also think this is going to continue, because technology has shortened the learning curve for these elite talents.

 

George Bell, Lloyd Moseby and Jesse Barfield back in the early 80's were great for the Jays, Upshaw, Fernandez, those teams were great. But, nothing like these kids today.

[Benito]

I was going to mention Correa's durability. But thought maybe with his age, it's an issue he can overcome. But no doubt, teams will take it into consideration.

 

It may also be, teams recognized that the Mets overpayed, and will look to avoid making same error.

 

I thought pre-season, Seager would emerge as the cream of the 2022 SS class. Maybe he might fall into the Jays price range? Probably not.

[Jimcanuck]

George Bell, Lloyd Moseby and Jesse Barfield back in the early 80's were great for the Jays, Upshaw, Fernandez, those teams were great. But, nothing like these kids today.

 

The closest parallel to today would be Griffey Jr and shortly after A-Rod and some others including Delgado

[Jays24]

[Abomination]

Stroman left today's start in the 2nd inning with an injury.

[TwistedLogic]

Wander Franco's first career hit:

 

https://streamable.com/gfwrci

[philly30]

 

Girardi got ejected challenged Scherzer to a fight, this entire thing is a joke

[Jimcanuck]

Wander Franco's first career hit:

 

https://streamable.com/gfwrci

 

2nd hit is a double

[bronson44]

Girardi got ejected challenged Scherzer to a fight, this entire thing is a joke

 

[gruber92]

Girardi got ejected challenged Scherzer to a fight, this entire thing is a joke

 

Yeah it's going to get stupid. Girardi would have rocked Scherzer if they fought.

[BlueRocky]

Wander Franco's first career hit:

 

https://streamable.com/gfwrci

 

He’s ready

[BTS]

Should be suspensions for these metldowns.

 

[Abomination]

Should be suspensions for these metldowns.

 

Nah. Just force him to play the next game with no pants.

[Stangstag]

Should be suspensions for these metldowns.

 

 

I seem to recall saying Romo was a douchebag and everyone rushed to defend him.

 

Looks like I was right

[Grant77]

I seem to recall saying Romo was a douchebag and everyone rushed to defend him.

 

Looks like I was right

 

It's been obvious since the WBC game.

[metafour]

Yeah it's going to get stupid. Girardi would have rocked Scherzer if they fought.

 

Not sure if serious LOL. Scherzer would have smoked that old loser.

[43211234]

Yeah it's going to get stupid. Girardi would have rocked Scherzer if they fought.

 

Huh?

 

Mad Max is bigger, 20 years younger and crazier. He would rock Girardi.

 

Edit - Apparently he was yelling at Kevin Long on the Nationals bench anyways.

Edited June 23, 2021 by 43211234

[G-Snarls]

Yankees lost at home, to the Royals, in a game Cole started

 

Zero hits with RISP

[G-Snarls]

Mets play 3 double headers in the next 7 days

 

And they're suddenly a bit short on arms

 

They are calling up right-hander Tylor Megill. He’ll start tomorrow against the Braves.

Edited June 23, 2021 by G-Snarls

[glory]

Should be suspensions for these metldowns.

 

 

Pitchers cheat....then throw a fit when the league tells umpires to make sure they are not cheating anymore.

 

I'll take the meltdowns if it means pitchers aren't using any illegal substances.

[wilko]

Should be suspensions for these metldowns.

 

 

Why are pitchers being dramatic about this? Don't worry Romo, nobody thinks you're cheating.

[BuffaloWings]

Why are pitchers being dramatic about this? Don't worry Romo, nobody thinks you're cheating.

 

Because they are entitled babies who are use to getting their way? Looks like one of the kids in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

[DigitalRock]

Why are pitchers being dramatic about this? Don't worry Romo, nobody thinks you're cheating.

 

The rich athletes are being big cry babies over this.

[Krylian]

The rich athletes are being big cry babies over this.

 

Because they know they won't be able to justify their contracts now