Not-So-Obnoxious Baseball Thread

[iaefebs]

I'm alright with the contract as long as Miggy agrees to $30M for the three years after this contract to DH, and agrees to be the Manager in 2026 for another 15M for three years. He's one of the smartest players in baseball. I'll reserve my judgement for what happens after 2029.

 

[HoppyDaze]

No bias there^

 

[iaefebs]

When you're young you want to see immediate results for the team you root for. As you get older you appreciate the process it takes to get there. 30-50 years is not a long time for a fan. Sometimes your team is not very good, Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy what you have and savor it. I like the Ilitch approach. "We want [Cabrera] to be a Detroit Tiger when he goes into the Hall of Fame, and whatever records may be set along the way....It's very important" . read that again.... "it's very important" imagine an owner of a baseball team who cares so much for the history of the sport that he is willing to spend the money. it is very important to the owner of the Detroit Tigers that most of the future hitting records in baseball belong to a Detroit Tiger.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

I realize that Miggy may well be the best player in baseball, but he's 31 years old! Why in the world would Detroit give him a 10 year deal? On the bright side, I have him on my fantasy team. Maybe he play even better this year.

It's really dumb. Especially since they still had him under contract for this year and next year.

Tigers don't really care about money too much, I get it, but they just unloaded a fatty that was signed too long to sign another? Maybe Miggy is a mold breaker who ages spectacularly for a fatty, but I wouldn't put my money on it. Big men (fat or not) don't age well. Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, and Mark Teixeira are 3 recent reminders of that.

The thing with baseball is it's cruel to it's elder position players. Pitchers tend to hang around because they lose a few ticks on their FB but if they have excellent breaking stuff and control they can still get hitters out. But most hitters are relegated to bench duty pretty quickly when they stop hitting. Now that we're out of the peak steroid era, will be interesting to see the new aging curves of modern baseball practices. i'm guessing it won't be particularly positive.

 

[iaefebs]

Enjoyed the first night of North American baseball although I also watched the Australian version last week. I thought LAD would be 3-0 before the rest of the division played their first game. But not to be. I play a Fantasy game with the Family where I have to pick two players each day to hit, and I had three players picked for hits, I was solid on Uribe but waffled between Crawford and Gonzalez for my second pick. I took Gonzalez, should have taken Crawford... I've got Cabrerra and Martinez for the Tigers today. Anyone have a sure pick? I have till 1:00 to change. I can choose any two players playing that day, doesn't have to be the same game. Who is hot this spring?

 

[Homercidal]

I realize that Miggy may well be the best player in baseball, but he's 31 years old! Why in the world would Detroit give him a 10 year deal? On the bright side, I have him on my fantasy team. Maybe he play even better this year.

Here's the scoop!

Miggy is still young in baseball years, for a guy who can play infield now and who can bat DH later.

Detroit is looking NOW for a Championship. Not sure if you've seen the news regarding Illitch's health, but this is a BIG DEAL to them. They are on the cusp.

Financially, the Tigers are taking a risk on Miggy, but it's not as likely to be a bad decision as you might think. They are essentially paying for 10 years, but are probably not really expecting 10 years of service. Signing a 10 year contract is merely their way of keeping him to the end of his career, and keeping the yearly payroll "reasonable" (lol)

Frankly, I think that players salaries are WAY too high. But the money bosses can worry about that. They know what the team can charge for games and concessions and still make money. I have ZERO interest in going to any games this season. Not just because of the drive. I am not willing to pay the prices they charge. TV or radio is just fine. Replay and having a good view of the pitches is better on TV.

I'm curious to see how the Tiger's late pitching is going to do this year. I am disappointed in seeing Rondon out again. I kept waiting for him to show up least season and he kept getting injured. I think he could have made a huge difference in the post season.

 

[HoppyDaze]

Cubs already eliminated from playoff contention.

 

[HoppyDaze]

I hope his mullet is ok

 

[McBrewskie]

Happy opening day everyone.

 

[passedpawn]

PLAYBALL!

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[McBrewskie]

Enjoyed the first night of North American baseball although I also watched the Australian version last week. I thought LAD would be 3-0 before the rest of the division played their first game. But not to be. I play a Fantasy game with the Family where I have to pick two players each day to hit, and I had three players picked for hits, I was solid on Uribe but waffled between Crawford and Gonzalez for my second pick. I took Gonzalez, should have taken Crawford... I've got Cabrerra and Martinez for the Tigers today. Anyone have a sure pick? I have till 1:00 to change. I can choose any two players playing that day, doesn't have to be the same game. Who is hot this spring?

Seeing the dodgers lose last night was good. Seeing how they lost was great.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

happy Opening Day!

 

[ElJefeBrews]

Angels bad news bullpen blows it again. Kinda put a damper on my otherwise lovely opening day

 

[Homercidal]

Sad to say I missed the Tiger's game yesterday. I didn't realize it was on so early. I thought it might be like a 5:00 start or something. Probably good to start earlier so the sun will keep the players from freezing.

 

[iaefebs]

Sad to say I missed the Tiger's game yesterday. I didn't realize it was on so early. I thought it might be like a 5:00 start or something. Probably good to start earlier so the sun will keep the players from freezing.

Homer, you missed a great game. I've watched it twice and the final inning 4 times. All games this week are 1:08 start. Next week the Tigers are west coast and that horrible 10:00 start. DVR is already set to record.

 

[HoppyDaze]

Angels bad news bullpen blows it again. Kinda put a damper on my otherwise lovely opening day

On the positive side, the Mariners should have scored 7 in the 9th but only got 6. So that's a thing...

 

[McBrewskie]

The greatest catcher to ever play with a 2 run go ahead Homerun in the 9th for the Giants made opening day a raging success.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

The greatest catcher to ever play with a 2 run go ahead Homerun in the 9th for the Giants made opening day a raging success.

I'm pretty sure Pudge is still retired and part of the Rangers organization

 

[McBrewskie]

I'm pretty sure Pudge is still retired and part of the Rangers organization

Well, Pudge did get a ring with the Marlins. Was he roiding at that point? Probably.

 

[ElJefeBrews]

On the positive side, the Mariners should have scored 7 in the 9th but only got 6. So that's a thing...

Well now that you put it that way...

 

[McBrewskie]

Brandon Belt might be the best 1st baseman in the league.

 

[iaefebs]

Brandon Belt might be the best 1st baseman in the league.

Would you trade him for Goldschmidt? Miguel Cabrera? I know you said league, not MLB

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Brandon Belt might be the best 1st baseman in the league.

That may be the most wrong statement about baseball I've read in a bit. You can tell it's the start of the season.

 

[iaefebs]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb...md=20140401&content_id=70653864&vkey=news_mlb

Wow..... this was so close that I didn't think it should have been reviewed. But the review did overturn the call and he was out. Good challenge. I'm not sure how I feel about the calls now. I thought it would be used to overturn calls like the ridiculous Jim Joyce call on Galarraga, and not normal baseball plays.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100602&content_id=10727590

 

[McBrewskie]

Would you trade him for Goldschmidt? Miguel Cabrera? I know you said league, not MLB

Miggy is one thing. I think of him as a 3rd baseman. All around game I'll take him over Goldschmidt.

 

[McBrewskie]

That may be the most wrong statement about baseball I've read in a bit. You can tell it's the start of the season.

Lets see at the end of the season. He's gold glove caliber in the field and will hit .300 and 30 this year in AT&T. That's legit.

 

[McBrewskie]

****ing **** ump gives the Expansion Snakes a free run.

 

[iaefebs]

Miggy is one thing. I think of him as a 3rd baseman. All around game I'll take him over Goldschmidt.

The only reason Miggy moved to 3rd was to accommodate the fat F***ing clog on the basepath that we traded to Texas. I welcome Miggy back to first base, I look forward to him being the DH in 7 years

 

[HoppyDaze]

****ing **** ump gives the Expansion Snakes a free run.

You settle down

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Lets see at the end of the season. He's gold glove caliber in the field and will hit .300 and 30 this year in AT&T. That's legit.

I'll disagree on all fronts. I mean he could do those things, but as long as he's in the same league as A-Gon and Votto, he won't win the GG.30 homers is your next most likelystretch as he hit 17 last year with 39 doubles, what are the odds that a quarter of those turn to homers?

I see Belt and Freddie Freeman as kindred spirits. Both walk well, don't K a ton and rope tons of liners. Those all lead to high averages, unfortunately 30 homers isn't quite as likely with linedrive hitters.