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[yankeehater]

Miggy and Trout would have hit free agency at the same time right, had Miggy not signed this extension?

2 years for Miggy, I thought Trout was longer though.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

This series in Montreal is making me sad....

 

[Loco4Coco]

Baseball is back in Montreal.

 

[Sanjuro]

Go EXPOS! Fuck the Phillies.

..oh, Blue Jays? GO PHILLIES!

 

[XiaNaphryz]

This series in Montreal is making me sad....

 

[Loco4Coco]

I'm still surprise that the Nationals don't acknowledge their time in Montreal.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

It hurts....

 

[rando14]

I'm still surprise that the Nationals don't acknowledge their time in Montreal.

Not sure what you mean

 

[slightconfuse]

reading about cabraras deal.

trout gettin 500 mil easy

 

[Opiate]

Meh the Cards are super lucky, most draft picks are total busts. If you try to build your team through the draft it usually doesnt work out. What should the Tigers do, let Miggy walk and just hope that some kid in their minor leagues will magically replace his production?

Yes, that is what I'm saying. If you want the specific people drafted from the Cabrera draft compensation to replace him, probably not. If you want the strong draft broadly to replace him -- the benefits of many draft compensations -- then probably yes.

It isn't as if the Cardinals are the only ones making this work: the Devil Rays are, too. They keep letting people go, and keep playing well despite that, as new talent constantly replaces the old.

 

[Wizman23]

Welcome back to the majors ,Grady Sizemore! Will play CF opening day.

And will have a season ending injury by tax day. He had such potential before the injury bug hit him hardcore years ago.

 

[Sanjuro]

And will have a season ending injury by tax day. He had such potential before the injury bug hit him hardcore years ago.

So?

 

[McNei1y]

I'm still surprise that the Nationals don't acknowledge their time in Montreal.

Think of it like James Bond.

 

[matthewwhatever]

As much as I think the whole "AL East is the best!" is a tad overrated, I find it hard to believe no team from that division is going to win under 90 games. One of those teams will break away from the pack.

It's overdone, it's still true. Last year every team had a winning record outside of the division. Even the Jays had a .512 winning percentage when they left the ALE. If those five teams weren't playing each other so often, or if they had a balanced schedule, it's entirely possible that all five of them could make the playoffs in the current system.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Not sure what you mean

Every time the Mets play the Nationals the Mets' announcer will mention how there are no recognition of the Nationals' time in Montreal in the ballpark. They don't have any Expos memorabilia. I don't know if this is entirely true.

 

[Sanjuro]

It's overdone, it's still true. Last year every team had a winning record outside of the division. Even the Jays had a .512 winning percentage when they left the ALE. If those five teams weren't playing each other so often, or if they had a balanced schedule, it's entirely possible that all five of them could make the playoffs in the current system.

I don't agree with any sport saying "This divison/league/etc is the best". The playing field is too diverse.

MLB makes probably the most sense though, but fuck interleague play.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Another elbow explosion.

Diamondback's David Hernandez has a torn UCL and will miss the season with Tommy John surgery.

 

[yankeehater]

Yes, that is what I'm saying. If you want the specific people drafted from the Cabrera draft compensation to replace him, probably not. If you want the strong draft broadly to replace him -- the benefits of many draft compensations -- then probably yes.

It isn't as if the Cardinals are the only ones making this work: the Devil Rays are, too. They keep letting people go, and keep playing well despite that, as new talent constantly replaces the old.

The Rays do a good job staying competitive but they have not won a WS with their strategy and I very much doubt they ever will.

 

[Loco4Coco]

The Rays do a good job staying competitive but they have not won a WS with their strategy and I very much doubt they ever will.

Why is that?

 

[Man God]

The Rays do a good job staying competitive but they have not won a WS with their strategy and I very much doubt they ever will.

They had a team good enough to do it most of the years since 2007. It's hard to make the WS though, let alone win it.

 

[yankeehater]

Why is that?

I could be totally off but it seems like they have a solid team but never good enough to get over the hump. Have they even won a playoff series since 2008?

 

[DietRob]

Saved 100 bucks on MLB.tv with my dope new pocket radio.

I'm ready!

 

[Malvingt2]

Ridiculous.

The Red Sox won the title last year and still have the best team on paper. The Yankees IF is a fucking mess. It'll be good competition between those 2 and the Rays but the idea that the Yankees are somehow ahead of everybody else is pretty insane.

Orioles and Blue Jays lol.

I can't say anything to them because if I do, I am a "hater" blah blah blah. So yeah.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

I could be totally off but it seems like they have a solid team but never good enough to get over the hump. Have they even won a playoff series since 2008?

The playoffs are a total crapshoot.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

This thread makes me sad.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=792392

There are literally people who can't tell the difference.

 

[Sanjuro]

Ridiculous.

The Red Sox won the title last year and still have the best team on paper. The Yankees IF is a fucking mess. It'll be good competition between those 2 and the Rays but the idea that the Yankees are somehow ahead of everybody else is pretty insane.

Orioles and Blue Jays lol.

I don't see how we have the best team on paper.

Yankees IF is questionable, but their relief pitching looks worse than anything else.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/...e-class-of-npb-as-season-begins/#.UzW-Iq1dV8w

Kevin Youkilis and Andruw Jones are playing in Japan? Who knew!

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

This thread makes me sad.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=792392

There are literally people who can't tell the difference.

Fucking trolls man. How the hell can't you tell the difference?

 

[Windu]

Saved 100 bucks on MLB.tv with my dope new pocket radio.

I'm ready!

gameday audio is $20.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?content=gameday_audio&affiliateId=mediacenter

 

[Sanjuro]

gameday audio is $20.

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?content=gameday_audio&affiliateId=mediacenter

I can't listen to that on my phone still?

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

The new sideline reporter for NESN is not up to snuff with her predecesors. She's not fit for the job nor does she ask compelling questions.

 

[Sanjuro]

The new sideline reporter for NESN is not up to snuff with her predecesors. She's not fit for the job nor does she ask compelling questions.

Who is she? I've seen a few people this ST.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

The season hasn't even started and the dodgers are already in first place. Damn.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Who is she? I've seen a few people this ST.

Don't know her name. Hopefully she is an intern or something.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

The season hasn't even started and the dodgers are already in first place. Damn.

The way it should be.

 

[Malvingt2]

are the Nationals the favorite in the East?

 

[The Elite]

Picked up MLB 14: The Show for Vita.

Lawrie's swing is way too wild now. He has toned it down this off season and the Show has ramped it up.

Dickey getting lit up for two dingers in the first against the Orioles. Mets... Meh. I guess it's a fair representation of the Jays.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

are the Nationals the favorite in the East?

They already won.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Shinsuke Watanabe!!!

 

[CygnusXS]

are the Nationals the favorite in the East?

Well they are the defending World Champions.

 

[3N16MA]

Ridiculous.

The Red Sox won the title last year and still have the best team on paper. The Yankees IF is a fucking mess. It'll be good competition between those 2 and the Rays but the idea that the Yankees are somehow ahead of everybody else is pretty insane.

Orioles and Blue Jays lol.

Red Sox are 10-16 in ST. They're clearly done and might win 78 games if lucky.

 

[Edwardo]

The new sideline reporter for NESN is not up to snuff with her predecesors. She's not fit for the job nor does she ask compelling questions.

Who is she? I've seen a few people this ST.

They hired Sarah Davis and Elle Duncan. I just want either Heidi or Jenny back

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Here's to hoping Grady Sizemore comes back with a strong year. Dude was the real deal a few years back.

 

[Sanjuro]

Me too. The name Grady needs to be cleaned up a bit here.

 

[3N16MA]

From 2005-2008 he was one of the best players in the game. Speed, power, defense.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

They hired Sarah Davis and Elle Duncan. I just want either Heidi or Jenny back

I hope Heidi is on Quick Pitch again this year though. I was warming up to Jenny too after watxhing mlb.tv

 

[Malvingt2]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi
Most recent estimate on gate for Mets-Jays in Montreal: 45,000 tickets tonight, 50,000 tomorrow. Wow.

 

[Doogdogg]

Bring baseball back to Montreal.

 

[Malvingt2]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m
New drug agreement: As previously reported, 80 games for first offense, 162 for second, lifetime ban for third.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 17s
New JDA also includes increased blood collections for hGH detection. A player suspended for PED use will be ineligible for postseason.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 15s
Every player suspended for PEDs will be subject to 6 additional urine tests and 3 additional blood tests for rest of career, all unannounced

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Bring baseball back to Montreal.

I think comissioner George W. Bush would do it.