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[rando14]

The Tigers said Max Scherzer turned down a "substantial long-term extension offer" this weekend and would be ending discussions until after the season.

Jayson Stark ‏@jaysonst
Source says #Tigers offer to Scherzer was under Verlander AAV ($25.7M) but still in top 6 in MLB.

WTF

 

[Joey Fox]

That takes some balls as a pitcher. What if he gets Tommy John? Could lose 100+ million.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

That takes some balls as a pitcher. What if he gets Tommy John? Could lose 100+ million.

Yep, huge risk. I have no idea why Scherzer turned that down. He's not going to get the top bucks because he's not a lefty.

EDIT: Oh yeah, his agent is Scott Boras and Boras turns down all extension offers. Derp.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Mejia should be the 5th starter. Fuck Dice-k

 

[Sanjuro]

Mejia should be the 5th starter. Fuck Dice-k

He is still a thing?

 

[Edwardo]

Two fantasy drafts tonight

...at the same time.

-_____________-

 

[krpiper]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

 

[cashman]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

yes, but they should be pretty good in a couple of years. Their farm system is the best in baseball right now.

 

[krpiper]

yes, but they should be pretty good in a couple of years. Their farm system is the best in baseball right now.

How good are we talking?

Like this good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuAnVlRWf7o

I was 1 when this happened...

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Another pitcher caught a line drive to the face. Matt Moore this time.

 

[Talon]

Another pitcher caught a line drive to the face. Matt Moore this time.

ESPN has a new talking point for the next two weeks.

 

[Sanjuro]

The sport is too violent. No more pitchers for fucksake.

 

[turnbuckle]

The Tigers offer to Scherzer is reportedly 6 years, $144 million.

I wouldn't want the Tigers to sign him for that. If he were a few years younger and/or had a longer track record of being very good then maybe. But that's just too much of a risk. Love ya, Max, but not that much.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Scherzer is an idiot for not taking that money. Doesn't he see all these pitchers getting injured left and right?

 

[Syrinx]

What exactly is Scherzer hoping for? Was he going to be the 6th highest paid pitcher or player? Either way it's pretty insane for him to pass it up.

 

[Pryce]

Scherzer....why?

Stupid.

 

[jbug617]

apparently the Red Sox and Ortiz reached a 1yr extension.

 

[Edwardo]

apparently the Red Sox and Ortiz reached a 1yr extension.

yea 15mil

 

[Sanjuro]

That's absurd and unreasonable. You don't pay for past performances. SMH!

 

[Purple Cheeto]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

What exactly do you want to learn? The basics? The history? Advanced stats?

 

[FrankWza]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

Baseball encyclopedia.

 

[CygnusXS]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

Best thing to do is watch games. Get a MLB.TV subscription.

 

[Sanjuro]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

Find a better team than the Twins to follow.

Seriously though, just watch some games, listen to some sports radio, buy a ball cap and take the fucking stickers off it.

 

[ConradCervantes]

I'm a really casual baseball fan that wants to get into it more.

Where is a good place to start? I also have a copy of Out of the Park 14, is that worth playing some more to get into basbeall?

I also follow the Twins, are we gunna suck this year? (again?)

RBIs are the single most important stat in baseball. Can't go wrong judging a player's caliber there.

 

[FrankWza]

RBIs are the single most important stat in baseball. Can't go wrong judging a player's caliber there.

RBI...RBIs is runs batted ins. Had to do it.

 

[CygnusXS]

Profar out 2-3 months.

https://twitter.com/dennistlin/status/447858676515094528

 

[Syrinx]

Profar out 2-3 months.

https://twitter.com/dennistlin/status/447858676515094528

Sucks to be the Rangers. Damn.

 

[Enron]

Jesus fucking christballs.

I'm already over baseball season. Bring on football. FUCK.

 

[darkside31337]

Jesus fucking christballs.

I'm already over baseball season. Bring on football. FUCK.

You know its bad when a Cowboys fan is looking forward to football season.

 

[CygnusXS]

Jesus fucking christballs.

I'm already over baseball season. Bring on football. FUCK.

Just pick a 3rd team. No worries.

 

[Enron]

Just pick a 3rd team. No worries.

What's the point? You'll just end up cursing them as well.

 

[Sanjuro]

Has he ever stepped right up and greeted the Mets?

 

[CygnusXS]

What's the point? You'll just end up cursing them as well.

This curse stuff is really overblown.

 

[cashman]

This season already sucks. But that probably means that Odor will play 2B and if he does well we can trade him for a decent starter.

 

[Fox318]

The Scherzer deal reeks of Boras ego.

Tigers should just try and trade him.

 

[Enron]

This curse stuff is really overblown.

Says the source of the curse!

This season already sucks. But that probably means that Odor will play 2B and if he does well we can trade him for a decent starter.

I was under the impression that Odor wasn't anywhere near ready.

 

[CygnusXS]

Actually I guess I did pick the Rangers to win their division

They probably won't now

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Says the source of the curse!



I was under the impression that Odor wasn't anywhere near ready.

Jajaja. Worse than the SI curse!

 

[Enron]

Actually I guess I did pick the Rangers to win their division

They probably won't now

SEE


i hate you cygnus :<

 

[CygnusXS]

shrug

it's a coincidence

 

[aFIGurANT]

#Morelandfor2B

Time to call up another MI stud, Texas.

 

[Enron]

shrug

it's a coincidence

You are a secret Mets agent, aren't you?

ARE YOU QWERTY'S ALT

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

#Morelandfor2B

Time to call up another MI stud, Texas.

Odor time? And no I'm not talking about a sweating Prince Fielder after a 100 degree gane

 

[CygnusXS]

Joe Kelly to the 'tation

Carlos Martinez to the 'pen

 

[krpiper]

What exactly do you want to learn? The basics? The history? Advanced stats?

I think Advanced stats would be a good place to start, like I understand all the "basic" things, RBIs and such, but what makes a good ballplayer a good one? and whats a "good" range for stats per game or per season

Best thing to do is watch games. Get a MLB.TV subscription.

I live in market for the Twins, so I will pass on this, for now

Find a better team than the Twins to follow.

Seriously though, just watch some games, listen to some sports radio, buy a ball cap and take the fucking stickers off it.

D: and yeah I'll buy a Marlins hat and take the stickers off

RBIs are the single most important stat in baseball. Can't go wrong judging a player's caliber there.

Even more so than say hits?

 

[aFIGurANT]

Odor time? And no I'm not talking about a sweating Prince Fielder after a 100 degree gane

My first thought was Odor too, not sure if you can let a guy suffer through a whole season of shitty ABs if he's not ready though.

Joe Kelly to the 'tation

Carlos Martinez to the 'pen

WTF - my fantasy team is ruined.

Not really but seriously Kelly's peripherals scare me. He is a master houdini artist though I'll admit that much. Cmart's time will come with another team if not STL, believe.

 

[CygnusXS]

If you're really interested in advanced stats then you want to read http://www.fangraphs.com (which has a glossary section to get you started) and Baseball Prospectus, which requires a subscription to read their good stuff.

 

[rando14]

Since the Rangers are hurtin', this is the perfect chance for the M's to swoop in and steal that 2nd Wild card!!

...


..right?

 

[Sanjuro]

If you're really interested in advanced stats then you want to read http://www.fangraphs.com (which has a glossary section to get you started) and Baseball Prospectus, which requires a subscription to read their good stuff.

Neeeeeerrrrrrddddddssss

 

[cashman]

Says the source of the curse!



I was under the impression that Odor wasn't anywhere near ready.

I don't think he's that bad, but now that I think about it the Rangers probably don't want to start the clock on his service time.