MLB Thread

[Lantern7]

Read that Logan Verett was dealt to the Orioles for cash. I hope he evolves past being an emergency starter. Still wondering which of the Mets' young guns will be moved.

[King of Birds]

I can't find it but I thought I read that they are increasing the amount of $$ moolah $$ to the winning All-Star teams, so the players can keep their eyes on the prize.

[jennifer6973]

John Scherholz (sp) of the Braves and Bud Selig were voted into the Hall Of Fame by the Today's game committee (formerly the Veterans Committee)

 

and

The Yankees signed Matt Holliday of the Cardinals to a 1 year contract for $13 million.

[MyAimIsTrue]

I don't get Bud's inclusion, I really don't. 

[mojoween]

I saw a retweet that said if Bud is in, then she is going to start including all of the PED users on her ballots.

[smittykins]

58 minutes ago, MyAimIsTrue said:

I don't get Bud's inclusion, I really don't. 

The first thing I thought of when I heard that was "But PEDs!"

[jennifer6973]

So Signings as of now 11:55 am is that Steve Pearce (Orioles) signed a 2 year $12.5 million deal with the Blue Jays which will make the Blue Jays his 4 AL East team.

[King of Birds]

22 minutes ago, jennifer6973 said:

which will make the Blue Jays his 4 AL East team.

As long as he doesn't make it to the 5th AL East team.

So Matt Holliday's a Yankee huh?

I just read a rumor that Melancon is heading to the Giants. I swear relievers are weird. In his stint on the RedSox I didn't think much of him. Now he's potentially gonna get $60mil.  Go figure.

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John Scherholz (sp)

I have to admit when I read this I was like - John was a starting pitcher? How come I don't know the name? (and then I finished reading that post)

Edited December 5, 2016 by King of Birds

[jennifer6973]

As of 1:08 pm Mark Melancon signed with the Giants for 4years in the $60-65 million range pending medicals.

 

Rich Hill re-signed with the Dodgers for 3 years $48 million

[MyAimIsTrue]

Any new speculation on what's going to happen to Cutch?  And this can't be due to his one shitty year, this has to be a money move by the Pirates.  Right?

[Bort]

Beltran allegedly signed back with the Astros. Leaving us nobody to lustily boo. 

[jennifer6973]

Considering the Pirates were the ones to offer him out, I think that might be part of it

Last I heard the Nationals and Dodgers were in on him and Ken Rosenthal (I think) said the Rangers are out there looking at him also.

Edited December 5, 2016 by jennifer6973

[jennifer6973]

For those interested in the World Baseball Classic, here are the MLB players and what teams they are playing for as of now:

US: Chris Archer, Nolan Arenado, Adam Jones, Andrew McCutchen,Buster Posey, Max Scherzer

Canada: Russell Martin

Mexico: Adrian Gonzalez, Oliver Perez,Roberto Osuna

Puerto Rico:  Javier Baez, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Correa,Francisco Lindor, Yadier Molina

Venezuela: Jose Altuve, Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Gonzalez,Felix Hernandez, Salvador Perez

Netherlands:  Xander Bogaerts, Jonathan Schoop, Andrelton Simmons

Dominican Republic:  Adrian Beltre, Dellin Betances, Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Manny Machado

Colombia:  Jose Quintana, Julio Teheran

 

I think this is just in the bracket where the US is playing in.

Edited December 5, 2016 by jennifer6973

[xaxat]

So,  this another year when Marvin Miller didn't make the HOF.

Seriously, what the Hell is going on here? Miller was one of the most important figures in the history of professional team sports. And I think most of the owners/players/writers who may have had a personal gripe against him are dead now. Like Miller.

[rippleintime17]

1 hour ago, jennifer6973 said:

For those interested in the World Baseball Classic, here are the MLB players and what teams they are playing for as of now:

US: Chris Archer, Nolan Arenado, Adam Jones, Andrew McCutchen,Buster Posey, Max Scherzer

Canada: Russell Martin

Mexico: Adrian Gonzalez, Oliver Perez,Roberto Osuna

Puerto Rico:  Javier Baez, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Correa,Francisco Lindor, Yadier Molina

Venezuela: Jose Altuve, Miguel Cabrera, Carlos Gonzalez,Felix Hernandez, Salvador Perez

Netherlands:  Xander Bogaerts, Jonathan Schoop, Andrelton Simmons

Dominican Republic:  Adrian Beltre, Dellin Betances, Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Manny Machado

Colombia:  Jose Quintana, Julio Teheran

 

I think this is just in the bracket where the US is playing in.

There are four pools, with four teams each. I believe US is in with DR, Canada and Colombia.

[MyAimIsTrue]

1 hour ago, xaxat said:

So,  this another year when Marvin Miller didn't make the HOF.

Seriously, what the Hell is going on here? Miller was one of the most important figures in the history of professional team sports. And I think most of the owners/players/writers who may have had a personal gripe against him are dead now. Like Miller.

Another year without Buck O'Neil as well.

[jennifer6973]

re: HOF voting by what was formerly the Veteran's Committee is bow broken up into eras, and the era they were voting on was from 1989 to present.

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I'm beginning to think Scott Boras and Bryce Harper are the equivalent of Horshak on Welcome Back Kotter.  They see that they aren't getting attention, so they raise their hands and go Ooh, Ooh Ooh, look at me look at me

Edited December 5, 2016 by jennifer6973
to moan about something

[galaxygirl76]

Is Rizzo playing for Italy again this coming WBC?

[King of Birds]

Damnit Rich Hill.
Glad he's been able to get such a contract after the RedSox took a flyer on him at the end of 2015. Good for him.

And- Sox exercise option on John Farrell. There's a guy who won't last his whole contract.

7 minutes ago, galaxygirl76 said:

Is Rizzo playing for Italy again this coming WBC?

Only if Kenickie makes the team.

[jennifer6973]

The Red Sox have traded Travis Shaw to the Brewers for Tyler Thornburg.

[jennifer6973]

The Red Sox have traded Travis Shaw to the Brewers for Tyler Thornburg, Josh Pennington and Mauricio Dubon

Edited December 6, 2016 by jennifer6973

[King of Birds]

Wow, they traded Dubon & Shaw. I guess Panda is gonna play a lot of 3B in 2017. God help us.

[rippleintime17]

33 minutes ago, King of Birds said:

Wow, they traded Dubon & Shaw. I guess Panda is gonna play a lot of 3B in 2017. God help us.

Saw a recent pic of him and he looks great! I'll always root for him, I think he has a good chance of a bounceback season.

[rippleintime17]

Now the Red Sox just traded Moncada and others for CHRIS SALE! Jeez! 

[xaxat]

Breaking News!

Derek Jeter’s No. 2, Last of Yankees’ Single Digits, to Be Retired

Bet none of you saw that coming!

[mojoween]

Whaaaat?  That is UNPRECEDENTED for an organization like the Yankees.

[Lantern7]

Nobody remembers "0" exists there. Pity.

[jennifer6973]

The White Sox traded Chris Sale to the Red Sox for Yoan Moncada, Kopech and 2 other prospects

[rcc]

DD is making big deals and hopefully they pan out. Hopefully Panda will finally earn that big contract.

[Silver Raven]

Giants signed Mark Melancon for three years, $62 million.  They really, really needed a closer.

[jennifer6973]

Seems the Red Sox have been busy today Ken Rosenthal is reporting Mitch Moreland signed with them. 

 

 

In Nationals News (or former Nationals anyway):

Wilson Ramos signed a 2 year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, pending a physical.  

Edited December 7, 2016 by jennifer6973

[Carey]

Washington is pretty much going all in on Cutch.  While his exit from Pittsburgh won't be a shocker, I don't know or think it's necessarily to the Nats.  Somehow they'll fall short on that one, but who knows

[MyAimIsTrue]

Although I'd hate to see Cutch leave Pittsburgh (or it's really the other way around, I guess) I'd be happy with the Nats.  Basically I hope he stays in the NL and preferably an east coast team so I can still see him during spring training :)

ETA:  Here's an excellent read regarding Cutch and team loyalty.

[jennifer6973]

Ian Desmond signed with the Rockies for 5 years $70 million he will play 1st base and OF. The Rockies have 6th year option for $13 million. Since Ian was given a QO the Rockies have to give up the 11th pick in the draft.

Now there is speculation that Charlie Blackmon may be traded.

 

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Also I was hearing on twitter that the Yankees want to trade Brett Gardner.

Edited December 7, 2016 by jennifer6973

[mojoween]

No the Yankees cannot.  I forbid it.

[King of Birds]

24 minutes ago, mojoween said:

No the Yankees cannot.  I forbid it.

That's how I felt upon hearing about Jetes "retire the 2 day" 

[jennifer6973]

Especially since it's was coming from some of the Orioles twitter folks I follow.

 

The Cubs traded Jorge Soler to the Royals for Wade Davis.

[morriss]

Wade Davis would have been a good fit for the Giants woeful bullpen. 

[jennifer6973]

Fernando Rodney signed with the Diamondbacks for 1 year I believe

The White Sox traded Adam Eaton to the Nationals for Lucas Giolito(wah :-( loved him)  Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning.

 

Oh and Dan Duquette told Jose Bautista's people that they wouldn't offer JB a deal because the O's fans don't like him.

 

@morriss

You just got a pretty good closer, who never gave me an ulcer in the short time he was with the team.

Edited December 7, 2016 by jennifer6973

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Bummed Chris Heston got traded to the Mariners, especially considering he had a no-hitter with the Giants. Hope they let him shine. 

[King of Birds]

Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees have agreed on a five-year deal worth $86MM

BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lantern7]

Now the pressure is on for the Mets to find a closer who doesn't engage in domestic violence. Allegedly.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

3 minutes ago, King of Birds said:

Aroldis Chapman and the Yankees have agreed on a five-year deal worth $86MM

BOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Per the article, "He also cannot be traded to a California-based team". I'm totally okay with that. Wouldn't be able to get behind rooting for him even if the Giants were interested. 

[smittykins]

I'm surprised he decided to return.  I figured becoming a word champion in Chicago would make him want to stay(although the Cubs may not have been willing to pay him what he was asking).

Edited December 8, 2016 by smittykins

[mojoween]

I am incensed.

I do not want to root for him.  I am also not ever going to root against the Yankees.  

[jennifer6973]

Dexter Fowler signed with the Cardinals.

[Carey]

I’ll probably root against Chapman before rooting for Chapman.  And the big reason is that he was the enemy. Well, one of them.  His side story out of baseball last year was not good.  I’m not going to have a problem if someone would have to root against a team based on his involvement with said team, but only if they are the victims or can relate.

If I was in that category, I probably would be like those folks, but that’s not a total given.  At the end of the day I’d root for the team to just win; whatever happens outside of that I could care less (example would be with my football team).  I just would never turn on a team over a player.  It’s business

With Dexter Fowler, new team, but same hate for Cincy and Pittsburgh

[xaxat]

Noted without comment.

Report: President-Elect Trump considering Bobby Valentine for position

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Bobby Valentine, U.S. Ambassador to Japan?

It's possible, as WEEI.com's Rob Bradford reports Valentine is being considered for the position by President-Elect Donald Trump. The report says Valentine has discussed the opening with Trump's transition team.

[Lantern7]

Well, Bobby did work in Japan. And that's all I'll say.

Watching Mets Insider on SNY. The episode is about rivalries and villains. They showed the game I visited, where Thor got run out of the game for throwing behind Chase Utley . . . and I'm pissed all over again. That pitch was at least a foot behind Utley. It wasn't near his ass. Unless the umpires warned both teams to not do shit, I say they blew it. And then Terry got run out for arguing. And then that leg-breaking motherfucker hit a grand slam. So pissed off.

[Moose135]

Former MLB pitcher becomes police officer

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A former Major League Baseball pitcher has hung up his jersey and become a police officer.  Anthony Varvaro graduated from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police academy on Friday.  He was a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Seattle Mariners from 2010 to 2015. He went 7-9 in six seasons before an arm injury sidelined him for most of 2015.  The 32-year-old from New York graduated in a ceremony in Elizabeth along with 79 others.

Port Authority PD covers the NYC area airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark), bridges and tunnels between NY and NJ, as well as other facilities in the metro area - they had primary patrol duties at the World Trade Center, for instance, and lost 37 officers on 9/11.

Edited December 10, 2016 by Moose135