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[Beckx]

I wonder if sometimes Baseball holding on to it's past so much hurts it's popularity.

Well, the "respect the game" (a.k.a. No Fun Allowed) crowd aren't helping. But they've stopped Puig from flipping bats so I'm sure that will bring in fans.

That aside, the grand history & fact that you can still compare players from a 100 years ago is part of what makes baseball so compelling. (Speaking of hurting, I don't think having ESPN guys who make fun of knowing about Honus Wagner and scoff at the idea that maybe he was really a good player helps bring in new fans.)

But please, just let the players have fun, baseball is a fun game. Show kids it's fun, not a SUPER SERIOUS RESPECT-A-THON.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Yes. He's on the DL. Happened after he walked like three straight batters.

http://mweb.cbssports.com/fantasy/f...ace-yasiel-puig-joel-peralta-on-disabled-list

Oh ok. Thanks for the info.



Also cubsfan, Padres are done. Already 6+ games out. Giants are only team Dodgers gotta worry about.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Also cubsfan, Padres are done. Already 6+ games out. Giants are only team Dodgers gotta worry about.

??

Padres are 4 games back in the division, they are solid WC contenders, projections think San Diego is a slightly better team then San Fran, it's an odd year, and it's not even Memorial Day :lol.

 

[Angry Grimace]

Do you think the Pads have one more trade in them? With Upton most likely leaving this might be their best chance at a WS.

They might, but nobody makes trades in April/May since there's no real way to know if you should be loading or unloading. I would venture a guess they've got Austin Hedges up in the majors for the purposes of trying to move him. Norris is hitting .300 with very improved defense and isn't even eligible for arbitration. I don't think they need an all-defense/no-bat kind of guy unless they're planning to pull a Biggio on Derek Norris.

Right now the problem with the team is trying to figure out what they need to add and whether an upgrade is available. The big one is probably shortstop or third base. The Pitching and Hitting has been streaky as all-fuck but there's nothing you can do about that now.

??

Padres are 4 games back in the division, they are solid WC contenders, projections think San Diego is a slightly better team then San Fran, it's an odd year, and it's not even Memorial Day :lol.

Yeah, an above .500 team is "done" on May 15th. Checks out.

Also cubsfan, Padres are done. Already 6+ games out. Giants are only team Dodgers gotta worry about.

They're not 6+ games out. They're 4 games out. The Giants are 5.5. Joke post? Or Nostradamus reborn?

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Padres are dead and their fans don't even know it yet!

Anyway I can't believe I woke up to this shit. I went to sleep during the delay and see that we blew it!

YA BLEW IT

 

[CygnusXS]

I had a dream last night that the Braves traded Andrelton Simmons plus two top prospects for Tulo. It was more of a nightmare really.

 

[Tragicomedy]

Tonight's matchup should be good.

I'm worried about tomorrow though. If Duffy has another dud....

What do you mean, IF? Dude is walking dead.

 

[BFIB]

Good series tonight between the Tigers/Cardinals.

October Preview!

 

[aFIGurANT]

I had a dream last night that the Braves traded Andrelton Simmons plus two top prospects for Tulo. It was more of a nightmare really.

A nightmare because you know all it would take would be the big T to take you back to an October series, and your fragile psyche couldn't handle that right now? /s

Spoiler

Trading for Tulo should terrify any real fan IMO

Good series tonight between the Tigers/Cardinals.

October Preview!

Hyped to see Cmart start tonight since his schedule has lined up so poorly with my work one the last two starts. My Bud Light Not Crazy if it Works theory is that he's missing my positive vibes from watching. We shall see. The real '15 season starts here schedule-wise.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

No idea how Bryant got that one out.

 

[Angry Grimace]

No idea how Bryant got that one out.

His dazzling smile? (I have a friend who often tries to sell everyone on Kris Bryant via his physical appearance and how sexy his eyes are)

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

His dazzling smile? (I have a friend who often tries to sell everyone on Kris Bryant via his physical appearance and how sexy his eyes are)

so he's so good looking baseballs take a good look at him then travel 500 feet away?

 

[Parch]

Not even close to June yet and the lengthy list of players on the DL is unbelievable. For a non contact sport, baseball sure has a lot of injuries.

 

[Frozenprince]

Not even close to June yet and the lengthy list of players on the DL is unbelievable. For a non contact sport, baseball sure has a lot of injuries.

Mets DL:

D. Wright
C. Puello
T. d'Arnaud
D. Gee
R. Montero
Z. Wheeler
B. Carlyle
V. Black
J. Edgin
B. Parnell
J. Mejia
J. Blevins

Nuts. Three of those guys didn't even make it out of spring.

 

[Beckx]

Not really a pitchers duel here today

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Hendricks got complacent as fuck after the 6 run lead.

 

[aFIGurANT]

You guys I think Anthony Rizzo is legit. That BA is godly and may I say even godlier on that glorious video board that's now occupying the park's visto.

 

[sf2fanatic]

??

Padres are 4 games back in the division, they are solid contenders, projections think San Diego is a slightly better team then San Fran, it's an odd year, and it's not even Memorial Day :lol.

Yoda, cubsfan- Dodgers usually have a sluggish April, May. This year already in first. Padres have injury issues at pitching,


Like I said before, Giants are the only team that will give Dodgers fits in the west. Don't sleep on them.



Kersh going to try again and win game #100

 

[timetokill]

Kersh going to try again and win game #100

If he doesn't get it this time it's fair to say he's cursed

or "Kershed" as they say in the clubhouse

 

[Corran Horn]

Hunter pence coming back tomorrow. The giants are saved!

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Chase Whitley has a torn UCL.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Fuck

 

[aFIGurANT]

haha poor Cubs. just like that

 

[DoktorEvil]

Mets DL:

D. Wright
C. Puello
T. d'Arnaud
D. Gee
R. Montero
Z. Wheeler
B. Carlyle
V. Black
J. Edgin
B. Parnell
J. Mejia
J. Blevins

Nuts. Three of those guys didn't even make it out of spring.

Parnell can stay there. Mejia has to come back ASAP.

 

[Dominican Power]

Last time we see Chase Whitley in a Yankee uniform.

 

[Beckx]

Not really a pitchers duel here today

Since it's 10-10 in the 10th, I'll quote myself.

Melancon doesn't make me feel good about how it will end tho. That weird velocity drop off. Hope they bring up Holdzkom soon.

EDIT: HELL YEAH POLANCO (wtf was the third base coach thinking?)

 

[Alex Anderson]

LOL at trying to tag up on that

 

[aFIGurANT]

There needs to be an afternoon game every day to bridge into the PM action. Loving this one in Chicago.

 

[Beckx]

jhay da man's bat is back

 

[Angry Grimace]

Yoda, cubsfan- Dodgers usually have a sluggish April, May. This year already in first. Padres have injury issues at pitching,


Like I said before, Giants are the only team that will give Dodgers fits in the west. Don't sleep on them.



Kersh going to try again and win game #100

"Padres have injury issues at pitching?" Dude, what are you even talking about? The only injured pitcher is Brandon Morrow, the No. 5 starter. Josh Johnson is on the DL too, but he hasn't pitched in 2 years and was explicitly signed as a mid-season reclamation project.

There are plenty of reasons to think a team is out of contention, but not knowing anything about them isn't usually one of them.

 

[aFIGurANT]

So what's the deal with Melancon again? Dude is making the gun look broken with nonstop 89s. Not sure how he's doing it and still being effective.

 

[Frozenprince]

Parnell can stay there. Mejia has to come back ASAP.

He's out for 80 days when he comes back (suspension kicks in when he's off the DL) so, we're not seeing him this year regardless.

With both Torres struggling I think we see leather rocket and Bowman before the month is out.

Also if the Giants win 80 games this year I'd be shocked. If you think the Padres pitching is bad? Giants are pitching passably, but none of it is sustainable. Timmy's arm is done and his HR rate is going to climb, Cain is never coming back, Bums arm is going to give some point soon with all the strain on it, and beyond them is a whole lot of #4 guys. Heston might top out as a #2. Plus, where's the offense? Where are the marquee bats on that team? Posey, Pence when he comes back, and again a whole lot of nothing.

 

[Beckx]

So what's the deal with Melancon again? Dude is making the gun look broken with nonstop 89s. Not sure how he's doing it and still being effective.

No one knows. Lost 3-5 mph on all of his pitches. He's a ticking time bomb if this doesn't change.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

He's out for 80 days when he comes back (suspension kicks in when he's off the DL) so, we're not seeing him this year regardless.

With both Torres struggling I think we see leather rocket and Bowman before the month is out.

i thought while on DL he still could serve suspension. He he's serving suspension, he just wont be eligible for postseason play.

 

[Beckx]

Why is Mercer batting 2nd Clint...why....

 

[aFIGurANT]

Why is Mercer batting 2nd Clint...why....

Edwin Jackson vs. Vance Worley though...gotta like those odds.

 

[Beckx]

Edwin Jackson vs. Vance Worley though...gotta like those odds.

hey Vance gave it a ride, just not far enough.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Edwin Jackson the GOAT.

 

[Beckx]

LOL Liz is a lucky man with that pitch placement

 

[Frozenprince]

1-2-3 inning for the fat man.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

Brandon BELT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Frozenprince]

Kyle Lohse just owned our first two batters.

Pathetic. We can't even hit Kyle fucking Lohse?

 

[Beckx]

oh god Liz is going to walk in the winning run isn't he.


NOOOOOOOOOOOO

that sucked

in retrospect I would've rather seen the walk

 

[aFIGurANT]

.....

Welp the Cubs are blessed by God apparently. Fuck

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Holy shit Polanco lolololol

 

[Frozenprince]

I just have one of those feelings that this season is going to spiral out of control in the worst way now.

 

[CygnusXS]

Polanco vine https://twitter.com/NotMrTibbs/status/599354800136826880

 

[aFIGurANT]

Polanco vine https://twitter.com/NotMrTibbs/status/599354800136826880

Thank God he doesn't play in Philly or Boston...things could have gotten real traumatic by the time they made it back to a home game.

 

[Frozenprince]

Reuben did something and it didn't backfire completely! Hooray!

 

[Beckx]

Thank God he doesn't play in Philly or Boston...things could have gotten real traumatic by the time they made it back to a home game.

Polanco has all he needs to be loved in pittsburgh no matter what, can steal, can hit, great range, great arm, and most importantly won't be a FA for a while, hah.