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[Spanky__99]

1 hour ago, Brownie19 said:

It was just a cramp apparently...

Oh, that's great news then.

[Grant77]

15 minutes ago, John_Havok said:

Good thing you don't believe in karma then, because that statement would be pretty negative on your aura

I'm not wishing for anyone to get hurt, but I'm also not going to shed any tears if guys like him, Chapman, or Ozuna get injured.

[hanton]

This A's team is pretty exciting, if only they took winning seriously.

[hanton]

 

 

[Brownie19]

1 hour ago, Grant77 said:

I'm not wishing for anyone to get hurt, but I'm also not going to shed any tears if guys like him, Chapman, or Ozuna get injured.

You hate Ohtani because of the gambling thing and are comparing him to players suspended for domestic violence?    (sorry - I'm not trying to attack you today, I swear)

[hanton]

That's such a good stat exactly what you expect a starting pitcher to do - go at least 6. 

Also, Woo has 15 Quality Starts that's top 5 in the majors

[hanton]

A's 5

SEA 4

Just wait until they hear the news.....

[Grant77]

10 hours ago, Brownie19 said:

You hate Ohtani because of the gambling thing and are comparing him to players suspended for domestic violence?    (sorry - I'm not trying to attack you today, I swear)

I don't hate him, but anyone reasonable person can recognize that placing your friend in jail for your crimes is an awfully despicable thing to do. I didn't mean to compare that with DV, they are just the first bad people in the league that came to mind. Perhaps Class would be a more apt comparison in hindsight.

[hanton]

holy s***.......the Reds have just tied the game vs the Braves 11-11.  with 8 consecutive hits ending in a 3 run home run by Steer.

Braves scored 8 in the top of the 8th, Reds answer with 8 of their own - NOBODY OUT

[BTS]

6 minutes ago, hanton said:

holy s***.......the Reds have just tied the game vs the Braves 11-11.  with 8 consecutive hits ending in a 3 run home run by Steer.

Braves scored 8 in the top of the 8th, Reds answer with 8 of their own - NOBODY OUT

I still can't believe they didn't move anybody today. 

[L54]

12 minutes ago, hanton said:

holy s***.......the Reds have just tied the game vs the Braves 11-11.  with 8 consecutive hits ending in a 3 run home run by Steer.

Braves scored 8 in the top of the 8th, Reds answer with 8 of their own - NOBODY OUT

I was watching but then turned Land Before Time on for my kids because obviously it was over. I was wrong 

[hanton]

32 minutes ago, BTS said:

I still can't believe they didn't move anybody today. 

Very hard to believe Iglesias and Ozuna weren't moved, both on expiring contracts seemed like a no brainer, maybe no offers; Iglesias in particular has'nt been great

[BTS]

2 minutes ago, hanton said:

Very hard to believe Iglesias and Ozuna weren't moved, both on expiring contracts seemed like a no brainer, maybe no offers; Iglesias in particular has'nt been great

You'd think they could have picked up a couple lotto tickets for these guys if they were willing to east most of the money owed. Even if Ozuna is a pinch hitter and Iglesias is the 4th or 5th option in someone's pen - they're at least rosterable for a contender I think.

[BTS]

The Mariners honestly look tremendous 

[hanton]

Cole Young just hit a home run off Rocker measured at 470' !!  That's one of the longest this season - top 5 for sure

Dumper again, #42

[BTS]

Just now, hanton said:

Cole Young just hit a home run off Rocker measured at 470' !!  That's one of the longest this season - top 5 for sure

Dumper again, #42

That Young HR was an absolute nuke. I had no idea he could hit a ball that hard. 

[thatoneguy]

Cole Young hit that baseball to a place that I don't think I've ever seen at Safeco.

[hanton]

 

[hanton]

....great call too

[hanton]

best rotation in baseball I think

[L54]

12 minutes ago, BTS said:

The Mariners honestly look tremendous 

Ya they’re going to be a handful. That staff in a short series is as good as anybody’s and plumped up the middle of the order 

They have a legit case for being the AL’s best team 

[L54]

3 minutes ago, hanton said:

best rotation in baseball I think

I think you’re right 

[L54]

Although everybody’s rotation plays up in Seattle 

[hanton]

oh no.

Butters closing out the game vs the Rangers hurt his ankle coming off the mound as he was heading to cover 1st.  Doesn't look good, carting him off

[Grant77]

9 hours ago, hanton said:

best rotation in baseball I think

With all due respect, it's gotta be the Phillies.

I get that their top 5 is better than this, but the Mariners are 14th in starter WAR.

[hanton]

2 hours ago, Grant77 said:

With all due respect, it's gotta be the Phillies.

I get that their top 5 is better than this, but the Mariners are 14th in starter WAR.

fWAR yea, I was speaking in general terms. kirby and gilbert missed time

[Grant77]

3 minutes ago, hanton said:

fWAR yea, I was speaking in general terms. kirby and gilbert missed time

Sure, but Nola has been out most of the year as well. He's expected back soon.

Even with the injuries:

Wheeler > Gilbert

Sanchez > Woo

Suarez > Kirby

Luzardo = Castillo

Walker and Miller both suck.

None of those comps are particularly arguable in my view. I think it's the Phillies as the clear best rotation and then we can discuss teams like the Reds, Rangers, Mariners, etc.

[Terminator]

12 hours ago, BTS said:

The Mariners honestly look tremendous 

They made some really good moves and the new bats paired with the rotation make for a scary playoff opponent.

But the bench is filled with replacement level guys right now so an injury could really hurt them. I suppose Raley and Robles will be back so they figure that is good enough?

The bullpen is probably missing one more fireballer too. They were as aggressive as anyone other than the Padres but they stopped just short. Still a scary team.

[mphenhef]

It is interesting that the two teams with the best rotations also have lackluster defense.

[rydermike]

Yankees release Marcus Stroman

https://x.com/MLBONFOX/status/1951341043909345294