Not-So-Obnoxious Baseball Thread

[HoppyDaze]

Mariners need more than a batboy. How about a DH that can hit .300 at a major league level. Oh wait you have corey hart at .226. Torii would only get 45 more hits a year.

Well yeah

 

[HoppyDaze]

Once the Mariners figure out how to beat the Astros it will be smooth sailing to the World Series

 

[iaefebs]

I'll have to admit that I've been impressed with both Miami, and Houston the last couple days. Good games. Fun to watch. I'm not going to relax watching Houston this week vs the Tigers....it ain't over till it's over.

 

[iaefebs]

Looking forward to seeing the first guy to steal 2nd and 3rd in one move while the defense is shifting over to the right side of the infield. I think Billy Hamilton can do it if they ever pull a shift on Votto.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Teams soften the shift with a runner on first traditionally for that reason.

With someone who can really run it gets even softer. The softening is a reason why guys like Ryan Howard and Brian McCann traditionally hit better with runners on than bases empty.

 

[iaefebs]

Teams soften the shift with a runner on first traditionally for that reason.

With someone who can really run it gets even softer. The softening is a reason why guys like Ryan Howard and Brian McCann traditionally hit better with runners on than bases empty.

I don't know what tradition you speak of. This is the new era of baseball. Pulling the 3rd baseman to cover the right side means the base is empty. The pitcher would have to keep his cool and rather than try for the out at second he would run to 3rd to tag out the runner.

 

[iaefebs]

I had an epiphany moment and need to post in case I guess right. Tigers couldn't sign Max Scherzer, I hear he had an insurance policy and protects against him signing for less than 6 years 144 million. I'm guessing the policy cost 10 mil. I know Scherzer wants to go west coast. So the Tigers need to go to 6 years 180 Mil. to get him to sign. They can't afford that so my thought is to trade Verlander for whatever they can get and maybe pay someone 20 mil to take over the Verlander contract or 30 mil like the Fielder contract. That way the tigers would have Scherzer for the next 6 years and lose Verlander instead. Scherzer would be the Ace and that would make him happy being on a contending team.

 

[ElJefeBrews]

Scherzer or Verlander would should sure look good in red... in Anaheim

 

[brettwasbtd]

I don't know what tradition you speak of. This is the new era of baseball. Pulling the 3rd baseman to cover the right side means the base is empty. The pitcher would have to keep his cool and rather than try for the out at second he would run to 3rd to tag out the runner.

I am just not seeing this scenario play out. Are you talking a delayed steal after reaching second safely? The pitcher should be headed towards 3rd on throw down to second, no way someone runs from 2nd to 3rd faster than mound to 3rd, especially when they are already shaded to third.

 

[iaefebs]

I am just not seeing this scenario play out. Are you talking a delayed steal after reaching second safely? The pitcher should be headed towards 3rd on throw down to second, no way someone runs from 2nd to 3rd faster than mound to 3rd, especially when they are already shaded to third.

No delay, leave 1st with the intention of going to 3rd. From the mound it's 63 feet to third. A fast player can cover the 90 feet from 2nd to 3rd in 3 seconds. If the pitcher delayed his start to 3rd for a second or so. I think the runner could win.

 

[Punity]

Scherzer or Verlander would should sure look good in red... in Anaheim

Why you got Vargas what more do You need

 

[ElJefeBrews]

Vargas is with the royals now. Our rotation has been pretty solid actually except for Santiago who was demoted to the bullpen and Shoemaker was called up. shoemaker has dominated so far in 2 starts. I'd rather that money go into the bullpen anyway

 

[Punity]

Vargas is with the royals now. Our rotation has been pretty solid actually except for Santiago who was demoted to the bullpen and Shoemaker was called up. shoemaker has dominated so far in 2 starts. I'd rather that money go into the bullpen anyway

Shows how the mariners have crushed my caring of baseball haha can't even name rotations of div. Opponents

 

[ElJefeBrews]

Hey the mariners have been looking alright this season

 

[Punity]

Hey the mariners have been looking alright this season

Shh dont talk about it so loud they might notice and go into the toilet

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

14 players (counting Fielder) on the DL. Most in the Majors. Dammit! The Rangers just can't catch a break this year. And now it looks like Profar has had a set back and may be out another 2-3 months. And the (3rd string) CF that was just called up, Robertson, looks like he will hit the DL as well, due to smashing his face into Rios' knee yesterday. We just can't catch a break this year. Unbelievable. SMH!

 

[iaefebs]

14 players (counting Fielder) on the DL. Most in the Majors. Dammit! The Rangers just can't catch a break this year. And now it looks like Profar has had a set back and may be out another 2-3 months. And the (3rd string) CF that was just called up, Robertson, looks like he will hit the DL as well, due to smashing his face into Rios' knee yesterday. We just can't catch a break this year. Unbelievable. SMH!

Texas has a bunch for sure. If you check the MLB injury status page the next closest is 8, a few 7's. No one close to 14. I was watching the game when Robertson collided with Rios. I saw something fly out of his mouth and wasn't sure if it was a mouthguard or parts of his jaw. Heard today it was a wad of gum.

 

[Homercidal]

Amazing Tigers victory last night. Walk-off Grand Slam to win 5-4 over the A's. Glad it was one of the few times I've got to tune in this season so far.

 

[iaefebs]

Amazing Tigers victory last night. Walk-off Grand Slam to win 5-4 over the A's. Glad it was one of the few times I've got to tune in this season so far.

Hope you had a chance to see Porcello tonight. Last night I had a feeling after the Jackson walk, it seems Rajai can rise to the occasion, it had this guy raising both arms and scaring the neighbors with my yell.

 

[hoppyhoppyhippo]

Rays were not able to win today despite having a lineup that should have got it.

CF
SS
LF
3B
1B
DH
RF

 

[passedpawn]

Rays were not able to win today despite having a lineup that should have got it.

CF
SS
LF
3B
1B
DH
RF

Missed the game due to excessive partying with a friend, but in general , the Rays suck.

 

[iaefebs]

Rays were not able to win today despite having a lineup that should have got it.

CF
SS
LF
3B
1B
DH
RF

Tommy Tutone lineup. I think the Tigers called Jenny for a good time.

 

[passedpawn]

Tommy Tutone lineup. I think the Tigers called Jenny for a good time.

The rest of that series was a Meatloaf song though... 3 out of 4 aint bad

BTW, would you consider this a balk?

 

[Punity]

The rest of that series was a Meatloaf song though... 3 out of 4 aint bad

BTW, would you consider this a balk?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVeo6QMcbW4

Yes that's a balk and she'll need to come into my office for "discipline" so she doesn't do that again.

 

[paulthenurse]

That darn near belongs in the Boneyard.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

So glad the break is here. The Rangers are 3-22 in the last 25. Worst record in all of baseball. Just a terrible first half all around. Piss poor play, injuries, bad decisions. Everything has just gone wrong. I dont know if the break will help, but it damn sure cant hurt!

As a full on Yankee hater, i intend to pay full respect to the greatness that is Derek Jeeter during the game tomorrow though. Just like i did Mariano last year. Yay baseball!

 

[Punity]

So glad the break is here. The Rangers are 3-22 in the last 25. Worst record in all of baseball. Just a terrible first half all around. Piss poor play, injuries, bad decisions. Everything has just gone wrong. I dont know if the break will help, but it damn sure cant hurt!

As a full on Yankee hater, i intend to pay full respect to the greatness that is Derek Jeeter during the game tomorrow though. Just like i did Mariano last year. Yay baseball!

It's bizarro world with the Ms in contention and the rangers playing like the Astros.

 

[day_trippr]

There is nothing more painful than listening to a hack style her way through a National Anthem like a tone deaf screech owl

That is all.

Cheers!

 

[paulthenurse]

Please just tip your hat and go awy.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Oh come on, PTN. I hate the Yankees but Jeter is a classy SOB and one helluva ball player. He deserves the accolades.