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[zroid]

This is a crazy analysis of why Russell Martin should absolutely, definitely, not be catching R. A. Dickey next season: http://capitaljays.com/2015/11/04/the-knuckleball-effect-on-russell-martin/

And I'm a believer. Thole it is.

The gist is this:

In his 21 games catching Dickey, Martin totalled 85 plate appearances, and hit an abysmal .179/.224/.333, for a .557 OPS and .241 wOBA.

Russell played on the day after catching a Dickey start 15 times, and in those 63 plate appearances his batting line improved to a far more respectable .241/.339/.444, with a .783 OPS and .341 wOBA

Russell Martin’s remaining 93 games (and 360 plate appearances) came two or more days after he caught R.A. Dickey, and are the most damning indication of Gibby’s current catching arrangement. Two-plus days removed from catching the knuckleball, Martin hit .256/.353/.492, for an .845 OPS and .364 wOBA.

To give you an idea of just how much punch catching the knuckleball took out of our All Star catcher, in his 120 games in a Blue Jays uniform, Josh Thole has hit .212/.283/.258… for a .250 wOBA. On days Russell Martin caught R.A. Dickey, he basically transformed into Josh Thole, and unlike Thole who simply gets removed from the lineup the following day, the physical toll of the knuckleball effect appeared to hinder Martin the following day, too.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Cubs interested in Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

[Lexxism]

So, Martin/Thole for next season? ugh

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Dylan Bundy got shot down again the AFL. Brah is never going to make it. He is out of options too....

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Is Lauren Shehadi on during the offseason?

I think she's on more often in the offseason.

 

[jbug617]

According to Gammons, 4 people told him that Chapman will be moved by the end of the weekend.

https://twitter.com/pgammo/status/664847474633400320

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I think she's on more often in the offseason.

Damn. Just when I don't have MLBNet. I love her....insight.

 

[Silver Arrows]

That was Jack Z!! We are free from him now.... the future is bright!!

Just think of it this way: anyone here who has purchased a Wii, wii u, or 3ds has directly contributed to Cano's salary

Thanks chumps!!

So it's a good thing nobody bought a Wii U!

 

[chicagocubsfan]

M's gonna have a $400 million payroll after the NX comes out.

 

[jbug617]

Mariners acquire Joaquin Benoit from Padres for 2 Class A prospects

edit:

@FollowThePadres: #Padres trade RP Joaquin Benoit to #Mariners for RHP Enyel De Los Santos, INF Nelson Ward. Santos, 19, big arm. 15 teams called on Benoit.

 

[rando14]

So it's a good thing nobody bought a Wii U!

I might have to buy one for Xenoblade 2 depending on good it looks

Mariners acquire Joaquin Benoit from Padres for 2 Class A prospects

edit:

Hmm not bad I guess...?

EDIT: Damn Benoit is 38 ??!! Ugh we collecting a buncha olds

 

[jbug617]

Red Sox looking into the background of Chapman according to Rosenthal. Suggests a deal is not close but there is a level of interest there

 

[HarryDemeanor]

If Friedman can move Carl Crawful then he is the President of Baseball Operations of the Year.

 

[BFIB]

Cards looking at trading for Ryan Raburn?

Mo does realize there are other teams we can trade with besides the Indians right?

 

[XiaNaphryz]

If Friedman can move Carl Crawful then he is the President of Baseball Operations of the Year.

A decent consolation prize for when the team flails out of the postseason early again next season!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

A decent consolation prize for when the team flails out of the postseason early again next season!

Even Year Voodoo dies a terrible death next season!

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Cards looking at trading for Ryan Raburn?

Mo does realize there are other teams we can trade with besides the Indians right?

He's a FA

 

[Tragicomedy]

That was Jack Z!! We are free from him now.... the future is bright!!

Just think of it this way: anyone here who has purchased a Wii, wii u, or 3ds has directly contributed to Cano's salary

Thanks chumps!!

So by avoiding Nintendo garbage, I also don't fund the Mariners payroll? Win- win!

 

[zroid]

This year's Mariners big free agent will be covered by amiibo money

Spoiler

you're welcome

 

[rando14]

So by avoiding Nintendo garbage, I also don't fund the Mariners payroll? Win- win!

Omg Tragic pls lol

 

[Sanjuro]

Robinson Cano is going to be living in a fucking dumpster in no time!

 

[Malo]

Robinson Cano is going to be living in a fucking dumpster in no time!

He does play for the mariners.

 

[Dominican Power]

He does play for the mariners.

LOL

 

[jbug617]

Rasmus is taking the QO from the Astros

@Ken_Rosenthal: Sources: Free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus will accept qualifying offer and return to the Astros for one year, $15.8 million. Story coming.

 

[CygnusXS]

Rasmus is taking the QO from the Astros

Makes sense.

 

[Malo]

Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal: Sources: Free-agent outfielder Colby Rasmus will accept qualifying offer and return to the Astros for one year, $15.8 million. Story coming.

Astros done fucked.

 

[zroid]

YESSS RASMUS!!!!

haha I had a feeling he'd accept it

 

[BigJonsson]

Rasmus is a 16 million dollar player.....Colby strike out Rasmus.....

 

[BigJonsson]

The Bringer of Rain is a Silver Slugger!


And Simmons is going to Anaheim......

I doubt it was for Trout but I got the team right last page!

 

[mightynine]

Andrelton Simmons to Angels. I think I actually have an Angels hat somewhere....

 

[darkside31337]

Wonder who the Angels gave up to get Simmons, must have been trout

 

[Malvingt2]

Andrelton Simmons to Angels.

Why?? wtf?

 

[Malo]

Windu and Cygnus on suicide watch.

 

[Corran Horn]

Angels eh? lol

 

[Mr. Enigma]

If it's not Mike Trout, fuck that.

 

[mightynine]

I mean, I get why they're doing it - it's the same reasoning behind trading Kimbrel - but you have to wonder how much the fan base will take when it's time for season ticket sales in 2017.

All depends on what comes back, I guess.

 

[Malvingt2]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez
Can confirm @JesseSanchezMLB's initial report that the Angels are getting Andrelton Simmons. Erick Aybar is going to Atlanta, plus others.

Fuck me. :/

 

[Malo]

Heaney has to be in the deal, right?

 

[jbug617]

Aybar has 2yrs left on his deal

 

[Malo]

Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1: #Braves trade Simmons to #Angels for Newcomb, Ellis, Aybar and about $3M

Lol barves

 

[mightynine]

Joel Sherman
@Joelsherman1
#Braves trade Simmons to #Angels for Newcomb, Ellis, Aybar and about $3M

 

[detectiveconan1]

I really hope Andrew Heaney isn't included. Would be awful watching him play in a Barves jersey.

 

[Malo]

Joel Sherman
@Joelsherman1
#Braves trade Simmons to #Angels for Newcomb, Ellis, Aybar and about $3M

Lol barves. Eppler doing work.

 

[Malvingt2]

Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1: #Braves trade Simmons to #Angels for Newcomb, Ellis, Aybar and about $3M

Lol barves

hmm

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Idk about this for the Braves.

 

[3N16MA]

Lol barves. Eppler doing work.

He wasted no time. Should have pushed Cashman out and let Eppler get to work.

 

[Dominican Power]

Oh snap

 

[Lambtron]

God I fucking hate the Angels. They're going to be even more detestable somehow now I guess.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Are you fucking serious

 

[darkside31337]

Doesn't seem like a bad deal for the Braves at all but not sure how they're actually going to convince folks to buy seats for their new stadium.