G-Snarls

Despite having managed the Yankees for a period of time Player talent >>>>>>>>>>>>> manager

Weakened the farm further, spent a bunch of money and still missed the playoffs Looking back at it, the Yankees were so decimated by pitching injuries they probably should have just conceded that the playoffs weren't going to happen this year. (Like Tampa did, probably smartly, after waiting just long enough to know the chances were slim) But they just don't operate like that. Ownership might have been equally upset if Cashman had done nothing and they finished 2-3 games worse. He was in a difficult situation.

We do. You are smart at baseball. Well done.

JMJ career vs LHP .269/.324/.533 OPS .857

Angels vs Dodgers World Series Cause why not?

Because AA hasn't been fired yet?

Yeah but it's a real issue. Many of us have been pushing for a dirt infield (as a secondary/temporary alternative to grass) for years.

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Will be curious to see the SP matchups for the WC games

After all that, Oakland gets a 1 game wild card on the road. What a fail if they manage to lose it.

http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/09/23/can-mlse-and-a-renovated-bmo-field-save-the-toronto-argos/

No. He had a 4 WAR season, not 14 WAR.

Per Jose Bautista on interview just on radio "Everyone is asking for it"

You're looking at the wrong thing I said their STARTERS were mediocre. Their STARTERS were 13th in ERA. Their STARTERS were 28th in xFIP (As a team they were better because of the bullpen.)

Serious question. Almost everyone has understimated them for the past 2 years. And I never saw them (or anyone actualy) running away with the AL East division title this year, but they did. So what was it? Luck? I'm done blaming luck for the Orioles' success. I think it's evened out somewhat. Health? No, they had as many serious injuries as we did. Wieters, Machado and more missed tons of time. Starting pitching? Nope. Baltimore's rotation was mediocre, as expected. Ours was significantly better. We were better by FIP, xFIP, they were better by ERA. Lineup? Nope. wRC+ identical. We scored more runs. Yes their lineup is very good, but ours is as good or slightly better despite some serious slumps this year The manager? Meh. Some will say Schowalter has something that Gibby doesn't. Don't think I agree. Bench/depth - probably, Pearce alone helped save them down the stretch I think it mostly comes down to : Defense - I think this is the main thing. Orioles seem to be much better defensive team. It can take a while to notice this but it sure pays dividends over 162 games. Jones and Markaikis steal hits on a regular basis. Rasmus, Bautista and Melky do not. Even with Machado barely playing, they just have very few poor defensive players, if any. We have several. Bullpen - Ours was so good last year but crashed down to earth in 2014. Until Morrow and Sanchez stabilized it, it was a major weak spot and cost us many games.

Dammit Dickey has been good...

"I don't know if we had a backup shortstop this year"

? Reyes defense agree

No one will sacrifice a draft pick and give him that

Health history "starting to factor in a little bit more"

Came close to saying there are middle relief guys they might buy in free agency to become a closer

To be fair, with Morrow, Santos, Delabar and McGowan all likely gone, +/- Janssen, he WILL have to get some new BP members

We're going to look to add relievers

Sanchez to be a starter next year

Except for fat lazy catchers of course