MultiJhonny
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MLB 2016 Regular Season |OT2| - ASMR Edition ...with Ketchup
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BFIB
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As long as you accept the fact that he's never going to be a powerhouse hitter, but makes up for it on defense, he'll be right on what he was paid to do.
Grover Cleveland
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Bart getting rocked
Yep. He's been a at least a 5 war player 4 outta his 6 years. He's only 26 and probably pressing right now. He'll be fine.
17 Seconds
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i don't get why people say stuff like this. heyward is 26 and had over 3,000 AB of major league competency under his belt. there was no reason to think he'd have a .650 OPS halfway through the season, and there's no real reason to think it will continue.
if he ends up being a .235/.326/.324 guy for the entirety of the contract, than yeah, it was a bad signing. to say "what was theo thinking?" because heyward has performed way under his career levels for a few months is silly.
MultiJhonny
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Indians just destroying the Royals.
Naquin is doin work
Naquin is doin work
People were saying the same thing with the Lester signing in the first half of last year.
It's silly.
BFIB
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A lot of Cards fans said the same last year regarding his offense. He is just never going to be a powerhouse hitter. He has the build, he has the size, but his batting approach just doesn't warrant that type of production.
17 Seconds
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nobody has expected heyward to be a power hitter
He doesn't have to be.
Lee Chaolan
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God damn, Tribe.
If only we didn't have that one bad inning Monday night.
They're still pissed off about that 1st game
If only we didn't have that one bad inning Monday night.
They're still pissed off about that 1st game
he was graded with 65 power as a prospect. He was expected to hit for power.
Lee Chaolan
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Explain what?
The glory that is Cleveland Stadium Mustard, the most amazing hot dog mustard that's ever been invented?
Now, there are factions amongst Cleveland stadium mustard aficianados. The one on the left is in the big bucket though. And it's the best thing about that convention.
Also available at the lovely Goodyear AZ Ballpark for Indians spring training.
We're also the Mustard champs.
As a prospect. The Cubs didn't sign him to hit for power.
If he does that's a bonus.
How about Hendricks? Doing his thing and lowering his ERA to 2.28
BFIB
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When he first came up w/ Atlanta, he was projected to be a possible 20/20 player. Once he was diagnosed with his back injury in 2011 and then offset that by in turn hurting his shoulder to try and correct his back injuries, his power went down quite a bit, and he's never been able to replicate his first year and a half or so. Count that w/ his wrist that has given him issues throughout his playing career, it explains a lot of the power end. A guy his size theoretically should hit a lot more for power than he does now.
CosmicQueso
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We're also the Mustard champs.
Legitimate cockiness and pride outta Cleveland.
You've earned it, Cleveland. You've earned it.
Dr_LawyerCop
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I love Baez
BFIB
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Silver Arrows
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What's with the afternoon games?
Carpe Libertatem
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Nah, I don't think they'll look for a bat, unless Brandon Moss is not coming back. The offense has been fine without Peralta.
Bullpen is the biggest need, but hoping they don't go out and try to grab Miller or Chapman or whatever. Take a flyer on some reliever. Can't be any worse than Broxton, who probably costs a ton just trying to get pants that fit him. I bet we get someone from Milwuakee. Seems like we always do
Grover Cleveland
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I turn back over to Mets-Cubs and Ravech, Brayden, and Kurkjian are arguing over how good prime Babe Ruth would be in 2016.
*turns the TV off*
*turns the TV off*
Silver Arrows
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in hindsight that is a good conversation to have
Lee Chaolan
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8th Inning has been bad for us this series
Jesse Rogers @ESPNChiCubs
No confirmation but don't think it's a big name coming back. Find out shortly
Lee Chaolan
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We will miss Gomes' defense, his bat not so much. lol.
How is Lucroy on D?
Still could use another reliever tho.
Alex wood elbow troubles. About time.
so much for Lucroy to the braves.
OfficerRaichu15
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At least you got a 7 point cushion.
Carpe Libertatem
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Vogelbach (maybe more?) for Montgomery, so says Passan.
BFIB
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Lucroy would be a huge pickup for the Tribe. Having a great season at the plate, and his defense is underrated. Should have had a couple GG.
Carpe Libertatem
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We don't need another first baseman though
His BB:K ratio should be something to get excited about, though.
He can flat out rake! He's OBP is off the charts. He's forever blocked in Chicago and there's no DH.
chicagocubsfan
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Dan Vogelbach is mini Schwarber. Just want to watch him rake in Seattle.
Seems like a solid trade for both teams. Monty is a terrific reliever, he can go multiple innings and can even spot start if needed. Good addition for the Cubs, at a price far cheaper than Miller, Chapman, etc.
I'll really miss him
I like the way you think, friend.The Yankees will too, once they get him for Miller.
Velcro Fly
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I'm good with this.
And to a team I don't hate also so it won't be hard to root for him in the future.
And to a team I don't hate also so it won't be hard to root for him in the future.
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i'm not talking about his expectations as a prospect several years ago. when he signed with the cubs nobody expected him to be a power hitter, and he doesn't need to be.
Silver Arrows
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Didn't Montgomery just get traded?
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Carpe Libertatem
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Wonder if this means the Yankees are saying "Schwarber or nothing" for Miller
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We don't need another first baseman though
well then i have some good news, vogelbach probably can't even play first
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