Brownie19

YES - Galvis to the bench. That's his best role.

60 doll hairs? That sounds about right.

Did you smell a breakout for Max Kepler? did you like that extension when it was announced?

Buck can now remove Romano's cock from his mouth. I think he choked when Upton hit that BOMB.

Ahhhh, here goes. You have been very consistent about your view on Grichuk's extension. THAT'S THE POINT. You've been repeating it in multiple threads for what feels like 4 or 5 weeks now. "You know, this FO is s*** - I mean just look at that stupid Grichuk extension". FWIW, Grichuk has average 2.175 WAR per year over the past 4. I'll round that to 2.2 (because it helps my argument). There were 117 offensive players in baseball last year who posted 2.2 WAR or higher. That's 3.8 per team (which I'll round to 4 to even things out) and thus 5ToolPhenom's suggestion you don't want him in your lineup 2 years from now when he's in the middle of his prime is pretty insane. To suggest a '2 win' player is overpaid at $10M per season is pretty questionable as is, but to suggest no one of that talent level gets paid that much anymore is simply incorrect. He's a quick list of some 2019 FA signees who are still relatively young and have averaged about 2 WAR in previous years (ie, have some decent track record): Moustakas - $10M W.Ramos - $8.45M DJ LeMahieu - $12M J. Scoop - $8.5M If you want to question the length of the deal - be my guest. We have to assume the FO thought there was a decent chance that once comfortable in TO and possibly with some maturity and improvement (as he enters his prime years) that instead of a 2 WAR player - he could be a 3 WAR player (much like Steven Piscotty was last year). There were just 68 offensive players who posted 3 WAR or higher last year (2.26 per team). That player, locked in at $10M per season is incredible value. To add to that - given his base running, solid defense and versatility - he comes with a pretty high floor. It's not difficult to see how the team would evaluate the potential outcomes and the probabilities of each outcome and land on the decision to extend him. Will it work out? Maybe - maybe not. If the math suggests this extension works out (or provides excess value) 80% of the time, with a 40% change it produces a significant amount of excess value....is it fair to s*** on the FO when the outcome unfortunately falls into the 20% chance? I say it's not. Likewise, if the numbers suggest there's a 25% change this extension works out and a 5% change it produces a significant amount of excess value....is it fair to praise them when it works out? I say it's not. I mean if you want to s*** on their projection and evaluation process - by all means do that; however, you (and I) probably know next to nothing about it, so how the F do you form an opinion? In general, we all need to stop pretending we understand the evaluations, projections and probabilities. But one thing is for sure - we should stop reemphasizing our opinion over and over again (for 4 or 5 weeks) like it's the only answer, when in fact, we have no f***ing idea.

Can you message me when you have a new point or opinion to make? Thanks.

I've never heard anyone suggest something like this before. How is Pete Walker still our pitching coach? Has he made any pitcher better?

Just of interest - Kevin Pillar doesn't show up in any of the lists. Reaction, Burst or Route.

yeeeesh. That's a pretty s***** hitman if true. Rookie.

Where the f*** is Ang? I thought he'd be all over this. Maybe he's still out boot f***ing the guy who shot him.

This. I'd argue almost any single milestone shouldn't guarantee you a spot in the HOF (3,000 hits, 500 hr, 250 or 300 wins). We should be at a point where we look past a single milestone to judge performance. We discussed the possibility of Nick Markakis getting to 3,000 hits, which is similar to EE and 500 HRs.

This isn't Facebook or the Sportsnet comment section. This board typically likes to discuss facts. You, randomly posting lists of ******** motives is pointless and stupid. That isn't what this board is for.

Tough to bring in multi-dimensional players when you have nobody of value to trade...we've been through this.

What's the point?

f*** MadBum. f*** him. What a ****.

duel use as this laughing guy is trolling too.

What's a violation? pre-draft verbal agreements?

Atkins was saying last night that they've moved Randall back to RF because they think his defense is above average there (and that's where he'll provide the most value). They obviously don't feel that way about his D in CF (numbers support that) and thus they are going to try and find/fill the CF position in the meantime. The reads off the bat are easier in CF and we know Teo has the speed and arm. His defense has already improved significantly this year and thus I have no problem seeing what he can do in CF. Iceman - you've said a lot of dumb things in your past couple of posts, so I suspect you disagree, but whatevs

What ever will we do without Chris Rowley? DSJ update - wRC+ <100, 0.1 WAR. He's a replacement level player guys.

Yeah I'm super disappointed he hasn't brought the creative mentality the TB organization is known for.

Braves sign Keuchel....may not need Stro now.

He on earth can he be so awful defensively?

Chavis April - 10 games - 177 wRC+ 15% / 25% BB/K May - 26 games - 104 wRC+ 9% / 30% BB/K June - 4 games - 37 wRC+ 5% / 47% BB/K Vlad April - 4 games - 84 wRC+ 18% / 24% BB/K May - 25 games - 112 wRC+ 9% / 18% BB/K June - 4 games - 142 wRC+ 6% / 12% BB/K some SSS's there of course, but it appears Chavis has some serious adjustments to make, while it appears Vlad has made the necessary adjustments.