MLB Thread

[Mittengirl]

Or they could lose every game left in the season.   That would be my choice.   Not that I like the foot underwear team, either.

[smittykins]

"Foot underwear," I like that. :)

IMHO(which I realize that in the grand scheme of things, means absolutely nothing), they should wait until the seventh or even eighth inning to announce a "no- hitter alert."  Too many things can happen in three innings, as we've just seen.

[Moose135]

It sounds like David Wright is done.  He has been in rehab with his back forever now, and played in a couple of simulated games last week.  The Mets are holding a live press conference with right now - the Mets will activate him on September 28 for the final homestand at Citi Field against the Marlins, and will start at 3rd Base on Saturday, September 29.  No one used the "R" word, but Wright is in tears as he is thanking people, and the way they are talking, it sounds like they are doing this as his opportunity for one last time on the field. 

ETA: A reporter just asked "Is this it?" to clarify, and he said yes, because the doctors don't believe he will improve, and he cannot play in his current condition.  It was a great ride - he has always been a classy guy, and I'll miss him.

[smittykins]

That stinks, I always did like him.(I remember my husband was pissed that the Mets traded Ty Wigginton to make room for him, but by the end of the season, he was a solid Wright fan.)

[prican58]

This Yankee fan simply adores David Wright. Such a pro and a good individual. I will forever wish the Mets had won the WS in 2015 so that he could enjoy it and maybe he could have retired in 2016 or 2017. 

I wish Jeter had showed this much emotion but then again it was his own decision to wrap it up after a stellar career. It's David's decision but it was a struggle to reach this decision and the realization that you just can't do it anymore probably tugs at his heart. 

I took a look at him in the dugout today and his smiles were amazing. He just so loves being a ballplayer. 

[Moose135]

2 hours ago, prican58 said:

This Yankee fan simply adores David Wright. Such a pro and a good individual.

I was at Shea for a Met-Yankee game in 2006, game was tied in the bottom of the ninth, runner at second, two out, Mariano Rivera pitching for the Yankees.  They intentionally walk a guy to face Wright, still a young player, and set up a force all around.  I was sitting next to a couple of Yankee fans, and said "Shouldn't have done that, it only pisses off Wright."  They stopped laughing when David singled in the winning run. 

[roamyn]

The Tribe clinched yesterday, but I’m sure they’ll disappoint me in the post season, again.

[Bort]

Since they haven't got a prayer of getting anything higher than #3 seed, I imagine Cleveland's games for the rest of the season are going to look like spring training.

[prican58]

I really hope some team (my Yankees? Nah.) beats the crap out of Boston at some point.  I want David (idiot) Price to be awful. And Chris Sale just not be able to get anyone out (don't want him to be hurt, just awful.) I know this Boston team is way better than last season's team but I'd like to see them go down like Frazier...and I don't mean Clint. Or Todd.

Does that make me a bad person? 

[Bort]

51 minutes ago, prican58 said:

I really hope some team (my Yankees? Nah.) beats the crap out of Boston at some point.  I want David (idiot) Price to be awful. And Chris Sale just not be able to get anyone out (don't want him to be hurt, just awful.) I know this Boston team is way better than last season's team but I'd like to see them go down like Frazier...and I don't mean Clint. Or Todd.

Does that make me a bad person? 

Well, the Astros are certainly up to the task. They took 2 of 3 from them just last week on Fenway turf and probably would’ve swept if it hadn’t been for that bullshit out call on Altuve at the plate. 

[prican58]

Personally I would love to see the A's be this year's ass kicker. (Can you tell I haven't much faith lately in the Boys in Pinstripes?) Those deep green shirts are gorgeous! 

[theatremouse]

I mean...I was certainly hoping the Mets would take 2 out of 3 from them this past weekend, but I should've known it unlikely given the bullpen.

[Bort]

The A’s have the same problem the Yankees have: they’re thin on starters. 

[prican58]

Yeah but still...the best team doesn't always win.

[smittykins]

1 hour ago, prican58 said:

(Can you tell I haven't much faith lately in the Boys in Pinstripes?) 

Especially if they’re named Betances.

[prican58]

Betnces has been very good this second half so he was due for a shitstorm. Not that worried about him as long as he stays an 8th inning guy. Thankfully Chapman is off the DL now.

[mojoween]

Has Joe Kelly always been molasses in human form?  Good criminy.

[Silver Raven]

On 9/17/2018 at 5:33 PM, kariyaki said:

The A’s have the same problem the Yankees have: they’re thin on starters. 

Which is why they trot out seven pitchers in a game.  Frequently.

[attica]

On 9/17/2018 at 6:51 PM, prican58 said:

Does that make me a bad person?

I don't see how..... :)

[mojoween]

I watch too much sports.

Luke Voit is up and Michael Kay mentions that Luke keeps his top button unbuttoned, and that has been since his St. Louis days.

I say aloud “must be a St. Louis thing because Holliday did that too” and from the TV I hear Paul O’Neill say “that must be a St. Louis thing because Matt Holliday did it too.”

For the record, I hated that look on Holliday and I give Luke the side-eye too, except I give Luke more leeway because he hits balls out of the park.

And all the bellyaching about the short porch in right can shuttie, because until MLB makes every park uniform, the Yankees can make their outfield look however they damn well want.

[mojoween]

I wore a Yankees shirt Tuesday and Wednesday and didn’t today so I'll have to take the blame for this one.  And it’s not even the loss that’s the problem, it’s that the stupid Sox are going to dance at Yankee Stadium which is unforgivable.

[Silver Raven]

Steven Piscotty has 9 RBIs in the last two games.

[attica]

13 hours ago, mojoween said:

I give Luke more leeway because he hits balls out of the park.

Ah, the longball atones for much.  Mojo digs the longball. 

Me, I side-eye Voit because he reminds me of Jason Giambi, which means I suspect him of doping. I have no evidence for this! Feel free to dismiss me!

[Bort]

We actually have some headlines today:

Jeff Banister out as Rangers manager

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell placed on administrative leave

[mojoween]

Poor guy.  Why wouldn’t the Rangers let him finish the year?

@ebk57 Kenny Singleton said that Eddie Murray is the man and I want to know if that’s true.

[Bort]

23 minutes ago, mojoween said:

Poor guy.  Why wouldn’t the Rangers let him finish the year?

I know. A week and a half left in the season and they had to do it now? Also, this season was largely not Banister’s fault anyway, they gutted the team of all its pitchers. 

[ebk57]

1 hour ago, mojoween said:

Poor guy.  Why wouldn’t the Rangers let him finish the year?

@ebk57 Kenny Singleton said that Eddie Murray is the man and I want to know if that’s true.

Although I have no idea what Kenny was referring to, Eddie (Eddie! Eddie!) Murray is, indeed, the man!  (Have I mentioned that Kenny Singleton is a really nice guy? Because he is.)

 

Word is that Buck is out at the end of the season. This will make me very sad.  I love Buck. 

[Bort]

Gurriel brothers have each hit two homers in the same day

[mojoween]

20 minutes ago, ebk57 said:

Word is that Buck is out at the end of the season. This will make me very sad.  I love Buck. 

I love him too.  The only silver lining is if he goes back into broadcasting.

Honestly Kenny didn’t really give any context to his statement!  Paul was talking about he saw Eddie before the game and Kenny then says that Eddie is the man.

[ebk57]

3 minutes ago, mojoween said:

I love him too.  The only silver lining is if he goes back into broadcasting.

Honestly Kenny didn’t really give any context to his statement!  Paul was talking about he saw Eddie before the game and Kenny then says that Eddie is the man.

I agree with Kenny!  Eddie has just come back into the organization in some kind of official role (possibly getting some of the new kids on the right track), so he'll be around a lot more going forward.  Brooks will be around more, too.  So even if the team sucks, the front office will be cool. 

Buck going back to broadcasting would be ideal - if he actually doesn't come back here.

 

And may I just say I hate that noise thing the Yankees do when a visiting player strikes out... unless it's Chris Davis.  I'm still peeved that we gave him an extension.  He's awful. 

[mojoween]

Ha!  Flash was telling a story about how when he was with the Marlins and Mo was pitching, and he was already annoyed when he went up to bat because he knew he was going to hear that whistle.  He imitated the noise when he was telling it and it was pretty funny.

Edited September 22, 2018 by mojoween

[Bort]

Doesn’t every ballpark do its own schtick when a visiting player strikes out? Astros do a 2001 Space Odyssey thing.

[ebk57]

Um, we don't.  Perhaps we need more imaginative guys in the audio/video booth.  Or not.  I'm fine with nothing. 

[smittykins]

7 hours ago, mojoween said:

Ha!  Flash was telling a story about how when he was with the Marlins and Mo was pitching, and he was already annoyed when he went up to bat because he knew he was going to hear that whistle.  He imitated the noise when he was telling it and it was pretty funny.

MLB The Show even does it(obviously slightly modified since I'm sure it's a trademark of PC Richard and Son).

[attica]

Yeah, that's a sponsored whistle after strikeouts. A contractual obligation, just like the Johnny Walker ads on the jumbotron when there's a base on balls. 

[Bort]

The Astros one is also sponsored. By Nolan Ryan Beef.

[mojoween]

How fun would it be if baseball sweaters became a thing again?

I would wear the one on DeVormer TODAY.

[doodlebug]

25 minutes ago, mojoween said:

How fun would it be if baseball sweaters became a thing again?

I would wear the one on DeVormer TODAY.

Except for the Yankee logo, I would, too.  You'd think somebody would be marketing this sort of thing.

[Bort]

38 minutes ago, mojoween said:

How fun would it be if baseball sweaters became a thing again?

Do the Yankees not have one? The Astros ones are all over the place down here. Kate Upton wore one to the World Series last year. Kind of ironic, considering it's about 100 degrees for most of baseball season. But when it's a monsoon-rainy day and you're damp from getting to the game, you end up freezing your ass off in the stadium air conditioning - the sweaters come in handy.

[prican58]

Yankees clinch a playoff berth with walk off double from Hicks. Step one. Clinch home field for one game play in game. Judge is this teams MVP because they were comepletely moribund without him. He doesn't guarantee a W but he seems to guarantee a good team effort. 

[ratgirlagogo]

Yikes! Sorry Astros fans, that thing is an eyesore.

 

The best thing about today's Mets-Nationals game was the Pigeon Who Did Not Give a Fuck and spent much of the game on the mound, then moving to third base.

https://www.amazinavenue.com/2018/9/22/17891222/final-score-nationals-6-mets-0-for-the-bird-new-york-conforto-oswalt-turner-harper

[Bort]

17 minutes ago, ratgirlagogo said:

Yikes! Sorry Astros fans, that thing is an eyesore.

Ha. We do love our old school rainbow design.

[attica]

Gosh, I feel all clinchy all of a sudden. ?

[catrox14]

3 hours ago, kariyaki said:

Ha. We do love our old school rainbow design.

I love it!

[Bort]

New baseball crush. Wow.

[attica]

I'm pretty glad MLB doesn't fine players for shirt taking-off...

[mojoween]

On 9/22/2018 at 6:31 AM, smittykins said:

MLB The Show even does it(obviously slightly modified since I'm sure it's a trademark of PC Richard and Son).

When the PC Richard commercials come on I don’t even pay attention to them because there isn’t a store around here.  That’s funny to me that it’s a sponsored sound.

[EyewatchTV211]

On 9/22/2018 at 9:08 AM, doodlebug said:

Except for the Yankee logo, I would, too.  You'd think somebody would be marketing this sort of thing.

I saw this on the Yankees' twitter account. I like some of the clothing. 

[mojoween]

Oh Didi no!  The game-winner might take him out for the rest of the year.

[prican58]

Ok, why did his mates tear his shirt off? I know they are happy but really...