Around Baseball 2022

[Stangstag]

Are they reliable? Thought they crap out pretty easily.

 

It is a bit finicky and you have to change providers every so often, but you get every channel in existence and save a lot of money. Worth trying

[jaysblue]

Are they reliable? Thought they crap out pretty easily.

 

Yeah sometimes they can freeze or lag. Otherwise, for the price you save on cable its still very decent. If you're watching regular programming, it's more than fine.

 

If you're watching an important sporting event, I would stick to Sportsnet NOW or TSN Direct at least. Even still, they could sometimes lag depending on your WiFi. Last thing you would want is to miss an important play or game deciding moment haha.

[John_Havok]

Phillies pitching prospect Corey Phelan just died of cancer at 20.

 

f*** cancer.

[mphenhef]

I'm in the same scenario. Wife watches a bit more so trying to figure out the best approach. Might get the basic Bell package for like $21 or something and then just do TSN/Sportsnet separately.

 

If you currently have Bell, call them and say you want to cancel your TV and phone and go to just internet. They will counter with basically the price for just internet or close to it

[Jimcanuck]

Koudai Senga is coming to MLB

[Spanky__99]

Koudai Senga is coming to MLB

 

Meh...

[THANOS]

Meh...

 

What's meh about him?

 

Senga is a 6 ft 2 in' date=' 198 lb right-handed pitcher. With a three-quarters delivery he throws a fastball averaging 95-96 mph (tops out at 100 mph), a deceptive forkball, a cutter, and a slider.[/quote']

 

Scouting reports also paint him a lot like Gausman. I'd love to sign him.

[Brownie19]

I'm re-posting this here as I know some avoid the GDT's like the plague.

 

Did you guys see the Gimenez pickoff call at 1st base? Umpire ruled him safe because Rizzo put his whole leg down in front of the bag. I'm very curious about this as you see 3rd basemen do this on steal attempts and throws from the OF from time to time and I've never see an umpire rule the player safe because he was blocking 3rd.

 

Is there actual a rule that prevents a fielder from blocking the base? If so - I think that's great and that's how it should be. Is it for all bases? Anyone know?

[Stangstag]

I'm re-posting this here as I know some avoid the GDT's like the plague.

 

Did you guys see the Gimenez pickoff call at 1st base? Umpire ruled him safe because Rizzo put his whole leg down in front of the bag. I'm very curious about this as you see 3rd basemen do this on steal attempts and throws from the OF from time to time and I've never see an umpire rule the player safe because he was blocking 3rd.

 

Is there actual a rule that prevents a fielder from blocking the base? If so - I think that's great and that's how it should be. Is it for all bases? Anyone know?

 

There's a reddit thread on it here:

 

Short answer: nobody is really sure. Seems to be an "umpire interpretation" rule

[John_Havok]

There's a reddit thread on it here:

 

Short answer: nobody is really sure. Seems to be an "umpire interpretation" rule

 

Its pretty much the same as a catcher, you can't block the base unless you already have the ball. I havent seen that play so cant comment on whether the ump was right or not

 

Edit: Just watched the play, ump is 100% right. LEg was down and blocking the base well before the ball was in the glove.

[Brownie19]

Its pretty much the same as a catcher, you can't block the base unless you already have the ball. I havent seen that play so cant comment on whether the ump was right or not

 

If memory serves correct, I believe Rizzo moved his leg to block it before he had the ball, which would support the idea that you can't block it (or start the motion to block it?) until you have the ball? I wasn't aware that was a rule at any base/plate. I don't understand why they allow you to block any base/plate at any time.

 

It was weird because the ump seemingly just called a dead ball when this happened as Gimenez got up to dust himself off while Rizzo still had the ball. The broadcasters didn't seem to know what was happening or why. Their only stupid comment was that if players want to block it like that - next time you come in spikes first (which is essentially impossible on a pickoff attempt at 1st base).

[Stangstag]

Its pretty much the same as a catcher, you can't block the base unless you already have the ball. I havent seen that play so cant comment on whether the ump was right or not

 

Edit: Just watched the play, ump is 100% right. LEg was down and blocking the base well before the ball was in the glove.

 

Yeah except when it’s called on a base you have the extra caveat that the runner is supposed to be awarded an extra base on an obstruction call right?

[Brownie19]

Yeah except when it’s called on a base you have the extra caveat that the runner is supposed to be awarded an extra base on an obstruction call right?

 

I think in this case, the argument is the runner wasn't trying to advance to 2nd base and thus shouldn't be awarded it on an obstruction call. That's my guess.

[John_Havok]

I think in this case, the argument is the runner wasn't trying to advance to 2nd base and thus shouldn't be awarded it on an obstruction call. That's my guess.

 

That makes sense, yeah.

[Stangstag]

I think in this case, the argument is the runner wasn't trying to advance to 2nd base and thus shouldn't be awarded it on an obstruction call. That's my guess.

 

I suppose, but I thought obstruction always automatically awards the next base. Baseball has a lot of weird rules

[Brownie19]

I suppose, but I thought obstruction always automatically awards the next base. Baseball has a lot of weird rules

 

One could argue that if there is no actual penalty to the defender (in this case the 1st baseman) than you're encouraging him to bend the rules as far as he can, hoping to get a judgment call to go his way because there are no consequences for attempting it. If the runner was awarded a base (regardless of whether they were trying to advance on the play) than the defender would really think twice about breaking that rule.

 

If there was no penalty for balking and the ump just called time and said you can't do that - then pick off moves would always be right on the verge of balking...because, why not? (and maybe you could say for lefties that they already are on the verge of it)

[Terminator]

Was messing around on Cot's and came across the Mariners. They are looking really good heading into next year. They need about 3 bats but only have around 110 Million on the books entering next year. They've been as high as 160M in recent years so they should be able to find the bats easily.

[Stangstag]

Was messing around on Cot's and came across the Mariners. They are looking really good heading into next year. They need about 3 bats but only have around 110 Million on the books entering next year. They've been as high as 160M in recent years so they should be able to find the bats easily.

 

Gotta think them and the Os will be loading up this offseason

[Terminator]

Yeah the Orioles will probably make a number of midlevel moves I would imagine. They have some really good young talent but the rest of the roster is really unimpressive to me. They need like 3 or 4 bats, 3 or 4 starting pitchers and I don't think the bullpen is going to be elite again. They also tricked people into thinking they were better than they were by contending as long as they did but they weren't even a true talent 83 win team, their pytho was 79-83.

 

With the right moves they'll contend for .500 again. Maybe they can sneak in as WC3.

[John_Havok]

Yeah the Orioles will probably make a number of midlevel moves I would imagine. They have some really good young talent but the rest of the roster is really unimpressive to me. They need like 3 or 4 bats, 3 or 4 starting pitchers and I don't think the bullpen is going to be elite again. They also tricked people into thinking they were better than they were by contending as long as they did but they weren't even a true talent 83 win team, their pytho was 79-83.

 

With the right moves they'll contend for .500 again. Maybe they can sneak in as WC3.

 

Well there's plenty of moves to be had for them. Tons of money to spend if they want to on some really good players available in FA. In fact, they only have just over 8 million in guaranteed contracts for next season and more than 5 million of that is Chris Davis. John Means is their only guaranteed contract on their roster at 2.75m

[Spanky__99]

Shapiro and Atkins have repeatedly said there's payroll flexibility coming into this season, and was reiterated by Ross the other day, I'm expecting a near 200M payroll.

[Terminator]

Terry Francona just started Aaron Civale in an elimination game and predictably lost. Cross him off the list of guys I want to replace Schneider.

[Stangstag]

Terry Francona just started Aaron Civale in an elimination game and predictably lost. Cross him off the list of guys I want to replace Schneider.

 

Im not sure why you’re assuming it was Francona’s decision?? At least he pulled him early before any more damage was done

[L54]

Im not sure why you’re assuming it was Francona’s decision?? At least he pulled him early before any more damage was done

 

Probably because typically that’s the managers job

 

It’s it possible the brain trusts upstairs made the decision? Yes. But to ask why you assume the manager did isn’t really logical

[Stangstag]

Probably because typically that’s the managers job

 

It’s it possible the brain trusts upstairs made the decision? Yes. But to ask why you assume the manager did isn’t really logical

 

I thought its been pretty well-established that most front offices make these decisions nowadays. Maybe it was Francona’s decision. Idk.

 

Can agree Civale starting a winner-take-all game was dumb though, especially with a well rested bullpen and Bieber ready for game 1 if they advance

[Terminator]

Im not sure why you’re assuming it was Francona’s decision?? At least he pulled him early before any more damage was done

 

The point still stands. If Francona isn't man enough to tell the nerds upstairs to eat s*** when they tell him to start Aaron Civale in an elimination game against the Yankees then I don't want him managing the Jays.

[Stangstag]

The point still stands. If Francona isn't man enough to tell the nerds upstairs to eat s*** when they tell him to start Aaron Civale in an elimination game against the Yankees then I don't want him managing the Jays.

 

Fair enough

[Ehjays]

 

Nice score for Edwin

[Spanky__99]

 

Nice score for Edwin

 

IDK... that looks like a commemorative bat, not the actual bat in game, that would likely go to the Hall or keep it for himself?

[Laika]

IDK... that looks like a commemorative bat, not the actual bat in game, that would likely go to the Hall or keep it for himself?

 

Yeah it can't be the bat. No pine tar, too clean.