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[rinse82]

You didn't have Mitchell Boggs today.

Be quiet.

I can't win with my pitching this week (H2H league).

That's so bad it's actually impressive.

 

[Heart Attack]

Hey guys a quick question. Do prices for a game at stubhub plummet 1-hour prior to a game?

 

[Link]

I'm a little alarmed that the Mets allowed the Marlins to score 13 runs on them in the three game set. I realize we didn't exactly have studs going (unless you want to count Niese, since he's the team's Opening Day starter and the best we have not named Matt Harvey), but they've scored 1 run in the games not against us. That's...troubling.

Well, that's the Mets bullpen for you.

 

[eznark]

Have the Cardinals tried to move Wong to SS or talked about it at all? Kozma sucks balls and despite having an amazing system it seems like they have zero SS.

 

[BigJonsson]

Booooo, its raining in Detroit

 

[CygnusXS]

There is statistical evidence that says I'm right.

Normally you would be completely correct, but the 2013 Marlins may be an exception. There literally is no reason to pitch to Stanton. Paul Maholm, who pitched against him last night and walked him twice, specifically said after the game that he had no intention of throwing strikes to Giancarlo. If Stanton wanted to chase and whiff or make weak contact, great. If not? He's on first without a major league hitter left behind him.

 

[eznark]

Normally you would be completely correct, but the 2013 Marlins may be an exception. There literally is no reason to pitch to Stanton. Paul Maholm, who pitched against him last night and walked him twice, specifically said after the game that he had no intention of throwing strikes to Giancarlo. If Stanton wanted to chase and whiff or make weak contact, great. If not? He's on first without a major league hitter left behind him.

Yeah, I think we may have found a situation extreme enough to say that "given absurdities, protection can matter." Last year Stanton walked in 10% of his PA's. This year he is at 24%. If that holds up I think we can probably say having no other major league bats on the roster impacted him.

But generally speaking it does not exist. Remember when losing Fielder was going to ruin Braun's career?

 

[Kingbrave]

I would like to once again thank the Diamondbacks for wanting to get rid of Justin Upton for whatever reason.

A fucking men!

 

[BFIB]

Have the Cardinals tried to move Wong to SS or talked about it at all? Kozma sucks balls and despite having an amazing system it seems like they have zero SS.

Its been the Cardinals glaring weak point for years.

Going back, since Eckstein left, the Cards SS have been:

Cesar Izturis
Khalil Greene
Brendan Ryan
Tyler Greene
Rafael Furcal
Pete Kozma


Before that, the Cards had 4 different SS's since 1982 to 2006. (Smith, Clayton, Renteria, Eckstein).

2B isn't stellar either. Both positions have basically been revolving doors for quite some time. Though 2B has at least provided some offense.

Wong, as far as I've seen, is not moving from 2B.

Tavares for Profar makes a lot of sense to me.

 

[Malo]

Jered Weaver is going to be out 4-6 weeks with a broken left elbow.

RIP Angels

 

[eznark]

Woah! Weird. It didn't look like he actually hit anything on the elbow.

 

[vas_a_morir]

What an arm.

 

[G-Fex]

a cannon

 

[eznark]

Too bad he can't hit his way out of a wet paper bag.

 

[andycapps]

I would like to once again thank the Diamondbacks for wanting to get rid of Justin Upton for whatever reason.

Ditto. They're alright in my book.

 

[Fox318]

What an arm.

damn

 

[The Elite]

Long first inning for a Blue Jay pitcher? Shock and Awe. The Jays will turn it around when they can pitch efficiently.

 

[BigJonsson]

Jp was just robbed of a hr, wow

 

[The Elite]

Jp was just robbed of a hr, wow

Nothing going the Jays' way.

 

[G-Fex]

ouch poor davis's hand

 

[BFIB]

Holy shit.

I freakin love watching arm cannons. My favorite plays of the game.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Have the Cardinals tried to move Wong to SS or talked about it at all? Kozma sucks balls and despite having an amazing system it seems like they have zero SS.

I don't think so. He didn't even play much 2B until later in his college career so he's still learning 2B. You'd think if he were capable, they would have tried him at SS first.

 

[Heart Attack]

I laugh at those who thought the Blue Jays would be contenders.

 

[rinse82]

I laugh at those who thought the Blue Jays would be contenders.

I know, the season is clearly over.

 

[yankeehater]

I laugh at those who thought the Blue Jays would be contenders.

I laugh at people who are already writing teams off after a few games.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Justin Upton now has more home runs than the Padres, Marlins, and Pirates combined.

 

[rinse82]

Boneface is fast as hell

EDIT: REYES

 

[G-Fex]

Justin Upton now has more home runs than the Padres, Marlins, and Pirates combined.

Oh right. Did the Pirates finally get a HR yet?

 

[bonesmccoy]

I laugh at those who thought the Blue Jays would be contenders.

Contenders in our hearts!

If the Jays are close to a wildcard spot come September, it's a successful season. Personally, I think we'll miss this year and - provided AA can continue to spend and improve the team - make the post-season in 2014.

 

[rinse82]

Morrow getting hit pretty hard so far.

 

[G-Fex]

haha that Hunter is cocky

edit: Well you tried!

 

[The Elite]

I remember about three (four?) seasons back the Jays got off to a Thunderous start while the Yankees and Red Sox floundered, that season turned around about late May early June and the Jays shit the bed the rest of the season. It's really too soon to tell.

Still, I don't like what I see.

 

[Parch]

I love a play at the plate. To me it's one of the most exciting moments in sports.

 

[Parch]

- provided AA can continue to spend and improve the team - make the post-season in 2014.

They'll need to sign Josh Johnson. I'm not sure that's going to happen. It could be a one year window unless AA can continue to surprise with off season deals.

 

[bonesmccoy]

Parch, I hope we resign Johnson too - if for nothing else than to replace Romero. I don't think Ricky's coming back, and if he does, he won't be anywhere near 2011 form.

Encarnacion is awful right now.

 

[rinse82]

Morrow has nothing today.

No slider, just straight fastballs over the heart of the plate.

 

[Mindlog]

#robotumps

Yes, please.

 

[BigJonsson]

Everybody sucks!

 

[Lexxism]

This team is so awful. Looks like another starter with 5-6 IP lol

Edit: 3.2 IP lol

 

[Square Triangle]

I laugh at those who thought the Blue Jays would be contenders.

Cute

 

[BigJonsson]

Thank the Loria for Jose Reyes

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Phillies are talking to Roy Oswalt. I love Ruben Amaro.

 

[Kave_Man]

Kinda glad I can't watch this right now.

 

[rinse82]

Where the hell would we be without Reyes

please stay healthy

 

[harSon]

Oh right. Did the Pirates finally get a HR yet?

Yes! McCutchen and Garret Jones both have one.

Justin Upton now has more home runs than the Padres, Marlins, and Pirates combined.

I wish we broke the bank to get him last season :|

 

[3N16MA]

What does one have to do to post in this thread? Some kind of secret handshake?

 

[The Elite]

SMALL SAMPLE SIZE

 

[suEcide]

Bases loaded. No outs. Alright...time to call it a game. Better luck next time, blue birds.

 

[Square Triangle]

Bases loaded. No outs. Alright...time to call it a game. Better luck next time, blue birds.

Tigers have to actually put a ball in play though

 

[harSon]

What does one have to do to post in this thread? Some kind of secret handshake?

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