MLB Thread

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Woohoo, we get McCutchen! Our outfield may actually be functional this year....

[xaxat]

11 minutes ago, MVFrostsMyPie said:

Woohoo, we get McCutchen! Our outfield may actually be functional this year....

Oh shut up. ; )

I was at the game when they announced the Cutch had made his first All Star game. I just happened to be looking at the Jumbotron when it hit and started clapping like a maniac. It was between innings and everyone was looking at different stuff, so my friends (and everyone in the section) were WTF? Then I pointed to the screen and started the ovation. 

This was expected, but really sucks. 

[MVFrostsMyPie]

37 minutes ago, xaxat said:

Oh shut up. ; )

 

I'm sorry. If it helps, I'm still bitter about losing Matt Duffy to the Rays in 2015. Not on the same caliber, I know, but boy does it burn!

[xaxat]

Matt Duffy had a cat. . . and no MVPs. Cutch not only married a Pittsburgh native, they actually named their kid Steel. 

Seriously though, I wish him well with the Giants. He may be in his "declining" years, but he's a good dude.

[MVFrostsMyPie]

Sure, but he was a big part of the Giants fam and it was a total unexpected shock to fans. It wasn't just about a cat. ;)

[MyAimIsTrue]

So unhappy about Cutch moving out west for purely selfish reasons as I won't be able to see him as often.  On the flip side if the even numbered year thing gets back on track for the Giants my beloved Cutch might win a championship this year.

[rippleintime17]

Cutch has been one of my favorite players for years, so much so that the PIrates are basically my #2 NL team. I am so excited he's on the Giants now, but I feel for the Pittsburgh fans, especially with the Cole trade happening just a few days prior. We'll take care of Andrew, Bucs fans, and I simply can't wait for the reports of his first hang with the Willies.

[MyAimIsTrue]

Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey died.  I know many umpires get a bad rap but Harvey was well-respected even among players.

[Lantern7]

Is Adrian Gonzalez any good? No, really, I can't keep track of players. Thirty teams, 25-man rosters (last I checked), makes 750 players minimum, not counting those circling around in the minors on on their own.

Anybody here from Toronto? The Blue Jays signed Curtis Granderson. Minimum, he probably classes up any clubhouse he visits.

[MyAimIsTrue]

20 minutes ago, Lantern7 said:

The Blue Jays signed Curtis Granderson. Minimum, he probably classes up any clubhouse he visits.

And raises the collective IQ.  Love CG, always.

[xaxat]

Good for Curtis. But I'm kind of disappointed that he didn't retire and make the move to TV. He's going to be really good at that.

[MyAimIsTrue]

I do look forward to Curtis' broadcasting days (he's always been excellent in a limited run) but wonder if he would still be baseball's good will ambassador upon retirement.

[prican58]

Curtis is a gem. He was nothing but class while a Yankee.

Was happy he got to stay in NY. Won't be surprised, though if he retires after 2018. Hope he has a great year and goes out as the gentleman and good soul that he is. Team player.

[cleo]

19 hours ago, Lantern7 said:

Anybody here from Toronto?

Im from Toronto. Not sure what to say about Granderson. I only know him from his brief time in LA, which was not great. I'm hoping he will do better but overall I am not optimistic about Toronto this yr.

I'll be happy if we make 500.

[Moose135]

22 hours ago, Lantern7 said:

Is Adrian Gonzalez any good? No, really, I can't keep track of players. Thirty teams, 25-man rosters (last I checked), makes 750 players minimum, not counting those circling around in the minors on on their own.

Keith Olbermann‏ tweeted Huge if 2011 in response to the news, so you tell me.

[cleo]

Gonzalez didn't play much last yr. He went on the DL and once Bellinger arrived it was all over. I wondered at the time how he felt, bc when he first went on the DL the news made a fuss about it, as it was the first time during his career he had been on the DL. Roberts convinced him bc he had a back problem or something, so he goes for the first time, and boom Cody was on the scene. Although I don't think it was planned, I don't think they expected Cody to do so well right out of the gate.

[Lantern7]

Mets reveal Free Shirt Friday designs. Only three feature players, and just one has a face . . . who is that for June 22? I can't read his neck. My fave is the pizza place shirt, but it's white. I never wear white t-shirts. Too easy to see me sweat.

[theatremouse]

The face looks like Rosario to me.

[MyAimIsTrue]

9 hours ago, theatremouse said:

The face looks like Rosario to me.

I had to look at the t-shirt designs because I figured you meant Rosario from "Will & Grace."   Oy!

[xaxat]

It's Tebow Time!

[Lantern7]

Do the Mets really need the attendance boost, especially when it'll probably be minute at best?

[theatremouse]

Nope, but they're committed to spectacle at ST instead of just getting down to business, apparently.

[xaxat]

I wonder how long the Mets are going to carry Tebow in the minors. His slash last year was .226/.309/.347. Not good! 

And he's almost seven years older than the guys he's playing against.

[Bort]

Cards deal Randal Grichuk to Toronto for Dominic Leone and Connor Greene.

[cleo]

Leone seemed like a good pitcher with promise, I'm afraid we will regret this.

[MyAimIsTrue]

On ‎1‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 0:27 PM, xaxat said:

I wonder how long the Mets are going to carry Tebow in the minors. His slash last year was .226/.309/.347. Not good! 

My issue with Tebow is I don't believe he's serious about a baseball career and, therefore, he's potentially taking a roster spot away from someone who is.  Oh, and I think he's a pompous ass too.

[mojoween]

Ugh.  As I once told my friend who was trying to get me on the train, it’s NEVER Tebow Time.  Can’t he just be a college football analyst and enjoy life?  Why does he have to clog up baseball media?

The absolute WORST part of the whole thing is when he goes on a show like “Golic and Wingo” he is quite funny and charming and it makes me hate him more.

[MyAimIsTrue]

A-Rod is joining ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast team .  I'm not sure how I feel about that.

[Jediknight]

14 hours ago, MyAimIsTrue said:

A-Rod is joining ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball broadcast team .  I'm not sure how I feel about that.

A-Rod and Matty V calling games together?  Santa Maria!  This is going to be great.

[catrox14]

44 minutes ago, Jediknight said:

A-Rod and Matty V calling games together?  Santa Maria!  This is going to be great.

ZOMG I didn't realize Matty V has that gig now. That's fantastic. He's great!

[MyAimIsTrue]

I agree about Matty V. but still can't wrap my head around A-Rod.  However as long as my girl crush Jessica Mendoza remains part of the team I'll watch.

[mojoween]

If you are not watching the HOF announcement you missed one of the most goose bump inducing intros read by Rod Carew.  Amazing.

One thing I hate about the HOF is the public ballot reveals BEFORE the announcement.  Can’t we be surprised about anything any more?

Edited January 24, 2018 by mojoween

[jennifer6973]

It was only a little more then half, and all of them now have to be made public.

______________

 

New HOFers

Chipper Jones

Vladamir Guerrero

Jim Thome 

Trevor Hoffman

Edited January 24, 2018 by jennifer6973

[Lantern7]

HOF Reactions

Fuck Larry Jones. Really.

I don't really remember Vlad Guerreo. I mean, I knew the name, but I can't remember anything except that he started with the Expos.

Jim Thome . . . wasn't he the Human Rain Delay? I'm totally confusing him with someone else, aren't I? (It's Mike Hargrove. Indians thing?)

Please please please PLEASE play "Hell's Bells" at the induction!!! Congrats, Trevor Hoffman!

Annnnnnnnd fuck Barry and Roger. Awesome!

[catrox14]

Wrong Larry in the Hall. (Should be Larry Walker)

4 minutes ago, Lantern7 said:

Fuck Larry Jones. Really.

seriously.

[mojoween]

I feel like The Hartford should give me free tickets, especially next year.  It won’t happen, but I can dream.

I feel badly that Godzilla dropped off the ballot.

Fuck Curt Schilling.  He doesn't deserve the honor of the Hall. 

Yeah yeah I know there are lots of guys of questionable character in there.  Don’t care.  Curt sucks.

[smittykins]

Mo is eligible next year, correct?

[mojoween]

14 minutes ago, smittykins said:

Mo is eligible next year, correct?

Sure is.  Could he be the first unanimous vote...?

[smittykins]

I doubt it.  Someone is not going to vote for him, just because he can.

[Moose135]

46 minutes ago, smittykins said:

Mo is eligible next year, correct?

Mo Vaughn? ;-)

[smittykins]

Nice try, Moose. ?

[doodlebug]

2 hours ago, Lantern7 said:

 

Jim Thome . . . wasn't he the Human Rain Delay? I'm totally confusing him with someone else, aren't I? (It's Mike Hargrove. Indians thing?)

 

Mike Hargrove, who also played first base for the Tribe was the Human Rain Delay.  He was also, of course, manager of the Indians during Thome's first stint with them which is probably why you thought of it.

Edited January 25, 2018 by doodlebug

[MyAimIsTrue]

I'm happier for Trevor Hoffman than I am for Chipper Jones because I can't stand him as a person.  Still holding out hope that some day Edgar Martinez will get in.  I liked Vlad Guerrero as a player but would put him in the Hall of Very Good and not the Hall of Fame.

[attica]

15 hours ago, Lantern7 said:

Annnnnnnnd fuck Barry and Roger. Awesome!

Quoted to amplify. Fuck Barry and Roger can't be said often enough.

[jennifer6973]

It seems the Brewers were busy yesterday, they sent 4 prospects to the Marlins for Christian Yelich and signed Lorenzo Cain for five years/80 million

[MyAimIsTrue]

I love Lorenzo Cain and hope he continues to shine there, or starts shining again.  Looks like the Brewers want to challenge the Cards and Cubs for NL Central supremacy and that is going to be a lot of fun to watch.

[prican58]

Every night I pray  that Starlin Castro is traded to some team. First he's a Cub, gets traded and Cubs win WS. Gets traded from Yanks who apparently will be a fave for the playoffs/WS. Now Miami has pretty much no one on the team and God only knows how many fans show up at the games. I might even not be bothered if he were to go to the Red Sox (just making a point) as long as he can have fun playing.

On 1/24/2018 at 7:26 PM, smittykins said:

I doubt it.  Someone is not going to vote for him, just because he can.

Yeah. Will it be a Boston writer?  lol 

[attica]

Chief Wahoo is off to the Happy Hunting Grounds. That's a little late in coming, but, small mercies, I guess.

[Lantern7]

How funny would it be if the Indians won their first title since 1948 in the final season using that image? I can lean into political correctness, so I'd support a nickname change. How about this: the basketball team changes its name to "LeBrons" after James retires (or "Kings," if the Sacramento franchise moves or folds), and the baseball team could be "Cavaliers." Not many pro teams with swashbuckling/sword-wielding overtones out there.

[opus]

13 minutes ago, Lantern7 said:

How funny would it be if the Indians won their first title since 1948 in the final season using that image? I can lean into political correctness, so I'd support a nickname change. How about this: the basketball team changes its name to "LeBrons" after James retires (or "Kings," if the Sacramento franchise moves or folds), and the baseball team could be "Cavaliers." Not many pro teams with swashbuckling/sword-wielding overtones out there.

And then all the swashbuckling sword wielders out there would protest :)