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[CygnusXS]

I haven't been to a cage since I was a kid. The only I can find in my area was way too far away to bother traveling to it.

 

[harSon]

Pirates better shit on Lynn tomorrow.

Eh, Bedard isn't the best pitcher in the world. He's been decent his last few starts, but I wouldn't be surprised if the Cardinals torched him.

 

[jakncoke]

Cubs pulling a miracle and taking 2 today and Pirates winning would be the best ever

 

[Oxx]

There was a batting cage at this exhibition I went to as a child.

I took the first two pitches right on my knuckles and then I dropped the bat and left.

That's still the closest I have ever been to playing baseball (unless Rounders counts).

 

[jman2050]

The main thing one doesn't understand until they try hitting a 70mph (or harder) baseball is what that does to your hands.

 

[Dominican Power]

Are The Reds going to let Jeff Samardzija pitch like he's Cy Young?

 

[cashman]

The main thing one doesn't understand until they try hitting a 70mph (or harder) baseball is what that does to your hands.

70 isn't that bad if you wear gloves.

 

[Fenix]

Ashby PBP? Yes! Cosentino doing colour? Fuuuuuuuuu.

Edit: You guys should watch the video of Stanton's bomb from last night, in this post. Wait until the ROOT sports guys do the commentary. Wow.

 

[Malo]

The main thing one doesn't understand until they try hitting a 70mph (or harder) baseball is what that does to your hands.

I get so many damn blisters when I go to the batting cages even with batting gloves on.

 

[Fenix]

Hamilton looks really good, taking those low-away pitches.

 

[ianswoody]

Cubs pulling a miracle and taking 2 today and Pirates winning would be the best ever

Ehh, we'll try...?

 

[cashman]

Rangers have been just missing all day. It was only a matter of time.

 

[Fenix]

Since the beginning of time, man has yearned to block out the sun...

 

[HeySeuss]

Has any team ever had a Cy Young winner, ROY, and an MVP all in the same year?

Not that the reds have an MVP candidate since Votto has been out, but I just wondered

 

[Fenix]

The fuck.

 

[sangreal]

Has any team ever had a Cy Young winner, ROY, and an MVP all in the same year?

Not that the reds have an MVP candidate since Votto has been out, but I just wondered

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080417074019AA3d9O9

(no)

 

[cashman]

Has any team ever had a Cy Young winner, ROY, and an MVP all in the same year?

Not that the reds have an MVP candidate since Votto has been out, but I just wondered

I don't know but the Angels have a really good shot of that

Spoiler

and a good shot of missing the playoffs despite this lololololololololol

 

[sangreal]

If the Angels miss the playoffs Trout probably won't be MVP. Weaver doesn't deserve to be in the conversation for cy young

 

[harSon]

Cubs pulling a miracle and taking 2 today and Pirates winning would be the best ever

I think Wildcard is more realistic for us at this point, unless we go on another hot streak.

 

[Fenix]

If the Angels miss the playoffs Trout probably won't be MVP. Weaver doesn't deserve to be in the conversation for cy young

It's Trout's to lose, regardless of the standings.

 

[cashman]

If the Angels miss the playoffs Trout probably won't be MVP. Weaver doesn't deserve to be in the conversation for cy young

After checking da $tat$, I was surprised to find that Weaver is on the same level as Darvish.

 

[sangreal]

It's Trout's to lose, regardless of the standings.

It should be, but you have to take into consideration the thinking of the voters.

Don't be surprised of Cabrera wins it

 

[Fenix]

It should be, but you have to take into consideration the thinking of the voters.

Don't be surprised of Cabrera wins it

I think I have been. In fact I feel that Cabrera's been underrated so far this year since the media narrative has been TroutTroutTroutTroutTroutTroutTrout.

 

[rekameohs]

It's Trout's to lose, regardless of the standings.

Matt Kemp/Ryan Braun

 

[Joey Fox]

Ted Williams / Joe DiMaggio

 

[sf2fanatic]

If the Angels miss the playoffs Trout probably won't be MVP. Weaver doesn't deserve to be in the conversation for cy young

I think Miggy got the MVP in the bags now...

 

[sangreal]

nvm

 

[Fenix]

I'm getting real comfortable with Aaron Loup in the bullpen.

 

[Dominican Power]

Miggy is close to having a .400 OB

 

[Fenix]

Miggy is close to having a .400 OB

Bautista had a .447 OBP last year (Cabrera had .448).

Davis just tied Trout for the SB lead. 100 fewer PA.

 

[endresults]

Davis just tied Trout for the SB lead. 100 fewer PA.

Too bad his name's not Mike Trout.

Stanton hit the longest homer of the year last night. 494 feet. Humidor shmumidor.

 

[twinturbo2]

Don Mattingly got suspended for two games, fined undisclosed amount for excessive arguing with umps.

wat

 

[Fenix]

Please don't GIDP.

 

[clemenx]

Miggy is close to having a .400 OB

It's funny how Fielder "protection" has worked for him. ISO and HRs are up (SLG is pretty much the same, though) But 50 less points of OBP.
I think he finishes a bit above .400 OBP and finally reaches 40 homers. I think the crazy OBP last year was most likely an outlier.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Cubs and Starlin Castro have agreed on a 7-year, $60 million extension. There is a $16 million, 8th-year club option for 2020.

 

[Joey Fox]

Cubs and Starlin Castro have agreed on a 7-year, $60 million extension. There is a $16 million, 8th-year club option for 2020.

So did his legal issue get dropped?

 

[Ninja Scooter]

hmm, not the biggest fan of Castro, but for a 22 year he already gives you good production for a SS. Did the talk of him being too big for the position long term go away?

 

[cashman]

Ian kinsler is 0 for his last 20

 

[Fenix]

Ian kinsler is 0 for his last 20

Trade him!

 

[Dominican Power]

Bautista had a .447 OBP last year (Cabrera had .448).

Davis just tied Trout for the SB lead. 100 fewer PA.

But he isn't hitting like him.

 

[Fenix]

But he isn't hitting like him.

Absolutely not, Davis is a 4th OF at best (and hits like it).

 

[cashman]

Trade him!

Rangers will gladly take d'arnaud for Kinsler!

 

[Fenix]

Rangers are the luckiest mothers alive.

P.S. Fuck you sun.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Chapman gave up a run.

Fuck this guy. DFA him.

Got the save, though.

 

[Zee-Row]

Yankee fans in Tampa do this all the time , when the Rays are winning they slowly put the Rays gear all the way on.

 

[dmag1223]

Chapman gave up a run.

Fuck this guy. DFA him.

Got the save, though.

Seriously. Trade the bum. I wonder if the Mets have anyone we can replace him with.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Don Mattingly got suspended for two games, fined undisclosed amount for excessive arguing with umps.

wat

Bring on robot umps.

 

[cashman]

Rangers are the luckiest mothers alive.

P.S. Fuck you sun.

This was just like yesterday's game: one mistake kills it.

 

[CygnusXS]

Yankee fans in Tampa do this all the time , when the Rays are winning they slowly put the Rays gear all the way on.

darkside?

 

[Dominican Power]

AGon beasting