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[detectiveconan1]

If the Marlins had actually been smart about choosing an interim manager and chose the 3rd base coach, Brett Butler, we might not be looking for a new manager. Rumor has it that Butler confronted the front office about the way they handled the Mike Redmond situation. Butler was mysteriously demoted a few days later.

I can't wait to see what a shitshow the offseason will be.

 

[zroid]

Jeff Sullivan found some interesting things about Trout's August slump

most notably:

1. he hasn't been pulling anything
2. the average fastball velocity he has faced in August marks a career high in any 29 game stretch
3. Trout said he was having timing issues to try and explain what was wrong

anyone think these three points are related? sure seems like it.

 

[Frozenprince]

Jeff Sullivan found some interesting things about Trout's August slump

most notably:

1. he hasn't been pulling anything
2. the average fastball velocity he has faced in August marks a career high in any 29 game stretch
3. Trout said he was having timing issues to try and explain what was wrong

anyone think these three points are related? sure seems like it.

Also have to factor in his wrist not being 100% and is impacting his ability to turn the bat.

 

[Silver Arrows]

National Post says that the Jays will be hoping to put in a dirt infield next year.

http://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/816374

 

[Silver Arrows]

No matter how it plays out, division series in both leagues is going to be extremely tough.

I don't want to face the Bucs, or Cubs in a short series, and I'm sure the Bucs and Cubs fans feel the same way.

I would say the ALDS will be easier (?) but only just a bit. The Astros look like a team that could be bounced early, one of the current wildcard teams also.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Also have to factor in his wrist not being 100% and is impacting his ability to turn the bat.

Yeah, the wrist is the most likely issue. A guy with that kind of talent doesn't all of a sudden lose the ability to turn on a fastball unless there's something physically wrong with him.

 

[detectiveconan1]

Damn Hech got hurt running to first. Hope it's not serious.

He was like the only opening day starter not to spend time on the DL.

 

[Opiate]

He's improved year to year. A lot fewer silly bunts and he hasn't left his starters out to die on the mound nearly as often. Now if he'll only show a quicker hook in the playoffs and stop running his favorite relievers into the ground during the regular season...


I think there's a fair number of Cards fans who feel Matheny is simply benefitting from the super roster put together by Mozeliak. Which isn't wrong but Matheny deserves a lot of credit for holding the clubhouse together and getting them playing well despite the adversity this season.

As a very stat-oriented fan, I think manager is one of the few roles I believe should be almost entirely personality based. That is, I believe the most important feature of a manager is the ability to create a positive, cohesive work environment, and that all other concerns come after that.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Jeff Sullivan found some interesting things about Trout's August slump

most notably:

1. he hasn't been pulling anything
2. the average fastball velocity he has faced in August marks a career high in any 29 game stretch
3. Trout said he was having timing issues to try and explain what was wrong

anyone think these three points are related? sure seems like it.

This is the true Mike Trout. Sorry Angels fans. It's over.

 

[detectiveconan1]

Sweep!!! Lol barves

Also, the Marlins are going to pursue Mattingly to be the next manager, if he gets fired.

 

[Chris R]

The jump he got

https://pbs.twimg.com/tweet_video/CN34lL7UsAANp0F.mp4

I wish the Padres were in the AL West

 

[The Elite]

National Post says that the Jays will be hoping to put in a dirt infield next year.

http://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/816374

The real news is making the seats larger.

I would be happy if that happened.

 

[CygnusXS]

Sweep!!! Lol barves

All according to plan.

 

[zroid]

The real news is making the seats larger.

I would be happy if that happened.

fewer seats also likely means higher prices tho

and the prices are gonna go up anyways to help fund the renovations...

 

[Lexxism]

National Post says that the Jays will be hoping to put in a dirt infield next year.

http://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/816374

Fuckin finally! Hopefully they will be able to put the grass by 2018.

 

[matthewwhatever]

The real news is making the seats larger.

I would be happy if that happened.

I went to my first games of the year this past weekend, and it was my first time at a packed game since...I don't know, the early '90s? I really noticed the lack of seat space, and I'm not a particularly large person.

 

[BumRush]

I mean, like Frozenprince said, how many managers really are there that you would consider "good"? I'm not sure it's really a matter of disliking a manager just because he's my manager, but more that there just don't seem to be that many good ones.

Managers rarely get praised for good decisions but they get destroyed for bad ones. I think TC has been a great manager this year, although he's had slight 'pen abuse problems as of late

 

[bonesmccoy]

Sad part is that even with these changes, you're still stuck with the Dome's terrible 1980s architecture.

 

[Doogdogg]

Lovullo needs to get Panda the hell outta the 2-hole. Put Bradley there or Bogaerts.

 

[Dominican Power]

Tanaka pls.

 

[DopeyFish]

Hmmm

 

[Dominican Power]

Runs!!!!!

 

[Dominican Power]

Beltran is on fucking fire. Damn!!!

 

[Windu]

4th Place! Phillies, we're coming for you.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Sad part is that even with these changes, you're still stuck with the Dome's terrible 1980s architecture.

And the Maple Leafs. Not sure which is worse.

 

[yankeehater]

4th Place! Phillies, we're coming for you.

Hurry up and pass them already dammit.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Kris Bryant! Dude is so clutch

 

[DopeyFish]

And the Maple Leafs. Not sure which is worse.

what is worse is your opinion on this matter

 

[zroid]

relegate the red sox

 

[sf2fanatic]

Dodgers gaf, McGwire's job is gonna be saved. Right?

 

[Sanjuro]

Daytime trash.

 

[ISOM]

relegate the red sox

They were actually doing well recently...until they ran into the Yankees.

 

[Silver Arrows]

lolsox

 

[CosmicQueso]

Sonny Gray, why hast thou forsaken us?

what is worse is your opinion on this matter

Spoiler

just having some fun <3

 

[Silver Arrows]

Sonny Gray, why hast thou forsaken us?

lol hurr durr Coyotes fan, your opinion is worthless!

/s

 

[Dominican Power]

Didi has done a 180.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

The Braves are really, REALLY going for that #1 pick next year. Fredi is probably on orders from Hart and Coppolella to field AAA teams for September.

This will be the first time the Braves have had two consecutive losing seasons since 1989-1990. Only their fourth losing season since 1990 (79-83 in 2006, 72-90 in 2008, 79-83 in 2014).

 

[Malo]

* Gets out of class and looks at score* That'll do

 

[NameGenerated]

Cards scratched another starter. Let's see how the Nats take the lead and then blow it this time.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Mark Buerhle's next start postponed due to giving him extra rest, will be starting Sunday

 

[Dominican Power]

C'mon Tanaka.

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

damn forgot there was a day game. good job Yanks.

 

[Dominican Power]

damn forgot there was a day game. good job Yanks.

Should of been a sweep.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Should of been a sweep.

....nah

We needed that small cushion

 

[3N16MA]

Didi has done a 180.

2nd half stats:

Headley - .322/.404/.463, .379 wOBA, 143 wRC +, 1.5 fWAR

Didi - .327/.364/.433, .348 wOBA, 121 wRC+, 1.4 fWAR

Beltran - .325/.407/.,577, .414 wOBA, 167 wRC+, 1.2 fWAR

These guys have turned it around. Beltran has been hitting well since May.

 

[Silver Arrows]

http://www.infoblizzard.com/the-blog-smog/royals-escobar-the-likely-cause-of-chickenpox-outbreak

Damn you Escobar!

 

[Dominican Power]

Girardi is such an idiot. Why not let Tanaka finish that fucking inning?

 

[3N16MA]

Girardi is such an idiot. Why not let Tanaka finish that fucking inning?

At 90 pitches with a 10 run lead. He walked a batter so the binder said to pull him.

 

[Dominican Power]

The Yankees can't even do a blow out properly.

 

[Doogdogg]

Swihart, Bradley, Betts, Bogaerts, only reasons why I even watch anymore. They're young and fun and they're good.