Around Baseball 2024

[Omar]

Velo is down, but Kimbrel has rebounded in the past. He's probably a solid target if you can get him for $4M next year. I've always been a big fan of Kimbrel.

 

Seems in recent years he starts off great then tends to crash in the last third of the season. Arm fatigue due to age?

[Stangstag]

You have something to back this up? If not, it's simply your bias talking

 

Does connor ever have anything to back his opinions up other than “feelings” and anecdotes?

[connorp]

Does connor ever have anything to back his opinions up other than “feelings” and anecdotes?

 

I’ll throw out one more. Sports talk is 90% opinions

[connorp]

You have something to back this up? If not, it's simply your bias talking

 

Well, two things need to be separated. What I said about families, which is opinion. The financial aspect is hard fact, based on player finances across the leagues after retirement. Look it up. I don’t do people’s research

[Brownie19]

Well, two things need to be separated. What I said about families, which is opinion. The financial aspect is hard fact, based on player finances across the leagues after retirement. Look it up. I don’t do people’s research

 

You don't do ANY research.

[Brownie19]

They're making some noise. Would be fun to see them make the WC.

 

I have no interest in watching the Twins in the playoffs. I guess give me KC, as it would be good for baseball to have Bobby Witt in the playoffs - although I'm not very interested in seeing Minny, Detroit or KC in the playoffs if I'm being honest. It would also be hilarious if Baltimore fell out of the playoffs (not that I expect that to happen).

[jaysblue]

I have no interest in watching the Twins in the playoffs. I guess give me KC, as it would be good for baseball to have Bobby Witt in the playoffs - although I'm not very interested in seeing Minny, Detroit or KC in the playoffs if I'm being honest. It would also be hilarious if Baltimore fell out of the playoffs (not that I expect that to happen).

 

I bet $10 on the Royals before the season at 126 to 1 odds to win the World Series, so will be rooting for them in the Postseason haha. Will be good to have Bobby Witt in the playoffs for sure.

[thatoneguy]

Tigers tied for the WC spot now, remarkable.

[Spanky__99]

Tigers tied for the WC spot now, remarkable.

 

Love to see it, I called them making the playoffs this year, just might be right.

[jaysblue]

If Detroit hosts any Postseason games, would make the drive down for sure one weekend.

[glory]

Would prefer the Tigers make it over the Twins. Looks like Twins own the tiebreaker so Tigers have to finish 1 game better. Should be a fun race down the stretch. Kinda sucks that the bar for WC3 is low this season and the Jays are so far out of it.

[hanton]

Ohtani, #49

[Brownie19]

Ohtani, #49

 

booya. He already has the 50 SBs. He's got to do this. What a historic season.

[connorp]

Love to see it, I called them making the playoffs this year, just might be right.

 

Let’s see the snip or it didn’t happen

[connorp]

I’ll say again. I’ll guess $3m+ for Ohtani ball. If I was there, I’d buy ticket for heck of it. Go to a couple games, worst and likely case (if he hits it), you just get to see 50/50 in person

[connorp]

You don't do ANY research.

 

I won’t dispute this. I’ll just say if I happened to come across an article with data along the way and retained the information

[hanton]

I’ll say again. I’ll guess $3m+ for Ohtani ball. If I was there, I’d buy ticket for heck of it. Go to a couple games, worst and likely case (if he hits it), you just get to see 50/50 in person

 

he just hit #50

[hanton]

...lots of speculation they might pull him so he gets it at home instead, nope.

[Spanky__99]

That was awesome!

[Spanky__99]

Let’s see the snip or it didn’t happen

 

I ain't doing your research, fool.

[Jonn]

Greatest player to ever play the f***ing game. And it’s not even close.

[connorp]

he just hit #50

 

I’ll say $5m possible. Let’s see

[hanton]

The Authenticator is going to be really busy today lol

[Spanky__99]

lol... 5-5 with 2 DBL 2 HR 2 SB and 7 steaks in his 50/50 game. Worth every pennie.

 

MY GOD THIS IS INSANE!!!!

Edited September 19, 2024 by Spanky99

[Laika]

Omg Ohtani

 

Uhhhh best game in MLB history?

[Laika]

He might get a chance to go 7 for 7...

[thatoneguy]

Shohei is the greatest baseball player to ever live.

[BigCecil]

Straight the HOF for this unicorn. I’ve seen a lot of greatness in baseball but this guy is a new level of elite. Need a new descriptor word coined to describe him.

[Spanky__99]

Ohtani

6-6

3 HR, 2 2B, 10 RBI

+27.6% WPA

 

LMAO... greatest ever. Have a game!

[Brownie19]

Ohtani goes 6-6 with 3 HRs, 10 RBIs and 2 SBs to reach 50/50. It's hard to fathom how incredible that is.