Around Baseball 2024

[jaysblue]

Mason Miller is this years Felix Bautista.

[mphenhef]

I would like to enjoy things like this but now all I do is cringe.

 

At least in games where he comes in with a two or especially three run lead, why not throttle it back a little bit and see if he can get outs taking a little bit off perhaps with even sharper command? If he gets in trouble, go ahead and air it out, if not he might be able to pitch entire innings without throwing a single max effort fastball or slider.

 

Over the course of a season that can really add up in terms of pitches he no longer throws at max effort. Not only does it keep him fresher but you could very will be saving his arm health. Especially in the year in which you're not competing anyway, now's the perfect time for him to try to throttle it back and see what the results look like. Even if he gives up another four or five runs over the course of a season who cares? You got to start thinking bigger picture with guys like this.

 

Because arbitration calculations won't consider if it was a max effort situation or not would be one reason I'd guess.

[Dick_Pole]

For those who are too cheap and/or who don't want to deal with MLB.tv BS, that site first posted by Spanky a few years back is up and running again

 

DM for details

Last year it was a pain to deal with. This year it works swimmingly. So if you don't mind a minute or so delay to real time and don't mind increasing your risk of computer AIDS, this site is for you.

Edited May 1, 2024 by Laika

[Laika]

Admin said no links. Forum gets takedown requests and stuff.

[Jimcanuck]

Grayson hits the IL, 15 days, shoulder inflammation

[Orgfiller]

Grayson hits the IL, 15 days, shoulder inflammation

 

And there it is, the Manoah arc is complete except without the dominant second year.

[Laika]

Grayson hits the IL, 15 days, shoulder inflammation

 

Heard that Bradish's velocity was way down in his last rehab start

 

O's are activating him anyway

[Brownie19]

Heard that Bradish's velocity was way down in his last rehab start

 

O's are activating him anyway

 

I will be interesting to see how this plays out for the a Top 3 FO in baseball.

[AMS528]

I had no idea Tyler Black was Rod Black's son. First round pick and top 50 prospect as well.

 

https://jaysjournal.com/posts/legendary-canadian-sports-broadcaster-rod-black-calls-his-sons-hit-in-his-mlb-debut

 

Nice day for him getting to call his second hit from the stands.

[BCZ]

I shouldn't laugh but BUXTON....... HA HA HA

 

Aka Mr. Glass!

[L54]

I had no idea Tyler Black was Rod Black's son. First round pick and top 50 prospect as well.

 

https://jaysjournal.com/posts/legendary-canadian-sports-broadcaster-rod-black-calls-his-sons-hit-in-his-mlb-debut

 

Nice day for him getting to call his second hit from the stands.

 

I didn’t know that either. I knew he was from Ontario but had no idea he was Rod Black’s son. Cool

[L54]

Rod Black calling Tyler’s second hit:

 

[Laika]

Rod Black calling Tyler’s second hit:

 

 

Lolllllll legendary

[Brownie19]

What did the Braves hitting coach do to Acuna? Pool noodle bat that's now striking out almost 28% of the time? Why would they change what he was doing? Crazy.

[Brownie19]

Rod Black calling Tyler’s second hit:

 

 

Interesting prospect. Looks like Tyler Black is a 1st base/DH who's hit at every level he's played. But he also stole 55 bases last year. I'm not sure I've ever seen a 1st/DH player who could run that much. Jeff Bagwell stole 30 bases a couple of times and Goldy used to run a bit. It will be interesting to see what Black becomes and if he does indeed run at the ML level. You have to think at some point he'll move to the corner OF if he can run that well.

[G-Snarls]

32 games in Oakland has a better record than Tampa

[connorp]

What did the Braves hitting coach do to Acuna? Pool noodle bat that's now striking out almost 28% of the time? Why would they change what he was doing? Crazy.

 

I know you think you’re clever, but it just comes off as homer ignorant. There’s a difference between a bad stretch and a clear pattern of underperformance. I’m not one of the guys blaming the hitting coach, but this is a dumb comment. Par for the course, but still wanted to point it out. You’re trying too hard here

[John_Havok]

I know you think you’re clever, but it just comes off as homer ignorant. There’s a difference between a bad stretch and a clear pattern of underperformance. I’m not one of the guys blaming the hitting coach, but this is a dumb comment. Par for the course, but still wanted to point it out. You’re trying too hard here

 

I absolutely am one of the ones blaming the hitting coach when it comes specifically to Vlad's underperformance. When you see the pattern of underperformance over the past few years it's clear that either the message is wrong or the message is being delivered wrong. Both of those things are the direct responsibility of the hitting coach.

 

Stop telling Vlad he needs to think "up the middle and the other way" and start telling him to look for a fastball and murder it into the stands.

Edited May 2, 2024 by John_Havok

[L54]

Interesting prospect. Looks like Tyler Black is a 1st base/DH who's hit at every level he's played. But he also stole 55 bases last year. I'm not sure I've ever seen a 1st/DH player who could run that much. Jeff Bagwell stole 30 bases a couple of times and Goldy used to run a bit. It will be interesting to see what Black becomes and if he does indeed run at the ML level. You have to think at some point he'll move to the corner OF if he can run that well.

 

I thought the same thing, should be able to play LF or whatever instead of 1B. That’s a death sentence unless you absolutely mash

[Brownie19]

Walker Buehler is back on the mound for the Dodgers tonight. I think it's been 20 months or something crazy since he last pitched. He's electric when healthy. Will be interesting to see if he picks up where he left off or not. Minor league numbers this year weren't great FIP/xFIP both over 5. Dodgers think he's ready though, so we'll see how it goes.

[Stangstag]

Walker Buehler is back on the mound for the Dodgers tonight. I think it's been 20 months or something crazy since he last pitched. He's electric when healthy. Will be interesting to see if he picks up where he left off or not. Minor league numbers this year weren't great FIP/xFIP both over 5. Dodgers think he's ready though, so we'll see how it goes.

 

https://theathletic.com/5466197/2024/05/02/walker-buehler-dodgers-return-tommy-john/

 

Huh?

[Laika]

Interesting prospect. Looks like Tyler Black is a 1st base/DH who's hit at every level he's played. But he also stole 55 bases last year. I'm not sure I've ever seen a 1st/DH player who could run that much. Jeff Bagwell stole 30 bases a couple of times and Goldy used to run a bit. It will be interesting to see what Black becomes and if he does indeed run at the ML level. You have to think at some point he'll move to the corner OF if he can run that well.

 

He is just bad everywhere for some combination of bad footwork or throwing. They've tried him at every position, 2B 3B CF...

 

Sort of seems like the 1B thing is just short term since the Brewers depth chart is weakest there. They've been giving Jake Bauers 1B reps and Gary Sanchez DH reps. Definitely see them just throwing him in LF when it opens up.

 

god damn the Brewers developmental system has become elite

[Brownie19]

https://theathletic.com/5466197/2024/05/02/walker-buehler-dodgers-return-tommy-john/

 

Huh?

 

What are you confused about?

[Stangstag]

What are you confused about?

 

It says he’s coming back for Monday

[Orgfiller]

Interesting prospect. Looks like Tyler Black is a 1st base/DH who's hit at every level he's played. But he also stole 55 bases last year. I'm not sure I've ever seen a 1st/DH player who could run that much. Jeff Bagwell stole 30 bases a couple of times and Goldy used to run a bit. It will be interesting to see what Black becomes and if he does indeed run at the ML level. You have to think at some point he'll move to the corner OF if he can run that well.

 

Generally speaking when a prospect is listed as a 1B/DH but they aren't an obese stiff they just have bricks for hands and have horrendous defensive instincts. Think Michael Busch, Addison Barger most recently, etc. Black "looks like an athlete" but likely looks lost out there at a position.

[G-Snarls]

It says he’s coming back for Monday

 

Dodgers aren't even playing today

 

No matter, it's great to see Buehler back and he is listed as SP for the game on Monday

 

Optimus Prime voice: "Fantasy owners, Activate!"

[Brownie19]

It says he’s coming back for Monday

 

Oh s*** - my bad. Still great to see and it will be interesting to see how he does.

[Stangstag]

Dodgers aren't even playing today

 

No matter, it's great to see Buehler back and he is listed as SP for the game on Monday

 

Optimus Prime voice: "Fantasy owners, Activate!"

 

I may wait 1 start to activate him. But Miami sucks so maybe I should have him in the lineup for Monday. Choices…

[jaysblue]

What did the Braves hitting coach do to Acuna? Pool noodle bat that's now striking out almost 28% of the time? Why would they change what he was doing? Crazy.

 

You're trying way too hard man. Give it a break.

 

I love how you always use the Braves in your ridiculous examples.

[connorp]

I absolutely am one of the ones blaming the hitting coach when it comes specifically to Vlad's underperformance. When you see the pattern of underperformance over the past few years it's clear that either the message is wrong or the message is being delivered wrong. Both of those things are the direct responsibility of the hitting coach.

 

Stop telling Vlad he needs to think "up the middle and the other way" and start telling him to look for a fastball and murder it into the stands.

 

I don’t want to be seen as agreeing with d-bag Brownie, but I guess I kind of am. Listen, these are grown men, mega millionaires in the case of say George Springer. They’re going to listen to the guy for a little bit and then when they’re still doing s*****, they’re going to be like “f*** this guy, he doesn’t know s***”