**2015 MLB Season Thread: This is how the chapter ends (2 Viewers)

[Eephus]

Do we like Taijuan tonight?

I don't like him but I'm starting him anyway. I figure if I don't play him against Texas and Houston, why bother keeping him on the roster.

 

[Dickie Dunn]

What's the deal with 6:15 starts in Boston?

Just trying to start the games an hour earlier in April when the weather tends to be colder. Since the game probably still will last 4+ hours even with the new rules.

 

[rodg12]

NV -

What are you hearing on Bautista? Roll with him this week in a weekly points league?

 

[rodg12]

Hamilton trade to the Rangers official. Nice move by Bogie's boys. Hope Josh can have success there again. Angels did not do right by him.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Do we like Taijuan tonight?

I don't like him but I'm starting him anyway. I figure if I don't play him against Texas and Houston, why bother keeping him on the roster.

Weather is a concern tonight. I think I'm staying away.

 

[Swing 51]

Braun out of lineup again wtf?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

What's the deal with 6:15 starts in Boston?

Just trying to start the games an hour earlier in April when the weather tends to be colder. Since the game probably still will last 4+ hours even with the new rules.

I like it. Always follow the sun.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

What's the deal with 6:15 starts in Boston?

I'm guessing the answer has something to do either with institutionalized racism or terrible public transportation.

 

[shadyridr]

Do we like Taijuan tonight?

I don't like him but I'm starting him anyway. I figure if I don't play him against Texas and Houston, why bother keeping him on the roster.

Weather is a concern tonight. I think I'm staying away.

theyre stacking like 6 lefties against him. Im benching

 

[Peyton Marino]

Braun out of lineup again wtf?

yea something called "gerardo parra" is listed as batting third tonight. really weird.

 

[Northern Voice]

NV -

What are you hearing on Bautista? Roll with him this week in a weekly points league?

Sorry,late seeing this, he'll hit but not play the field.

 

[shadyridr]

Thanks stupid rioters

 

[Eephus]

Brandon McCarthy ‏@BMcCarthy32 · 13 minutes agoto be fair, 31 years of use is a lot to ask for from a ligament

:deadbanana:

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Beats getting drilled in the face, I would imagine?

 

[Eephus]

Beats getting drilled in the face, I would imagine?

It sure pays better

 

[Annyong]

Did I miss the Devon Travis discussion? This guy is on fire.

 

[Northern Voice]

Did I miss the Devon Travis discussion? This guy is on fire.

He's been discussed in a few threads but search is screwed, so we can talk about him more.

He's dreamy.

 

[Northern Voice]

Brandon McCarthy ‏@BMcCarthy32 · 13 minutes agoto be fair, 31 years of use is a lot to ask for from a ligament

:deadbanana:

On the brightside, he's now a lock for Twitter MVP.

 

[pollardsvision]

Did RN rant about the ski mask schtick yet?

Might be the most annoying thing since the NBA pantyhose arm thing.

 

[shadyridr]

I love when you hesitate to play a talented, young pitcher who has been lights out so far and you finally decide to take a whirl during a two start week and he promptly ####s all over your ratios. Im looking at you Jimmy Nelson.

 

[rodg12]

NV -

What are you hearing on Bautista? Roll with him this week in a weekly points league?

Sorry,late seeing this, he'll hit but not play the field.

No worries, GB. I rolled the dice with him after hearing he was taking BP today.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Do we like Taijuan tonight?

I don't like him but I'm starting him anyway. I figure if I don't play him against Texas and Houston, why bother keeping him on the roster.

Weather is a concern tonight. I think I'm staying away.

theyre stacking like 6 lefties against him. Im benching

Better be a typhoon hitting there in the next 15-20 minutes

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Braun out of lineup again wtf?

yea something called "gerardo parra" is listed as batting third tonight. really weird.

Yeah I've had about enough of Braun already. Some "minor injury" has him out tonight, guy is terrible and needs to go on the DL. And when I say DL, I mean teh juise.

 

[Eephus]

Do we like Taijuan tonight?

I don't like him but I'm starting him anyway. I figure if I don't play him against Texas and Houston, why bother keeping him on the roster.

Weather is a concern tonight. I think I'm staying away.

theyre stacking like 6 lefties against him. Im benching

Better be a typhoon hitting there in the next 15-20 minutes

 

[Swing 51]

Braun out of lineup again wtf?

yea something called "gerardo parra" is listed as batting third tonight. really weird.

Yeah I've had about enough of Braun already. Some "minor injury" has him out tonight, guy is terrible and needs to go on the DL. And when I say DL, I mean teh juise.

Made an appearance as a PH last night and promptly struck out. Thanks for contributing Braun!

 

[Peyton Marino]

So Rafael Montero tonight or nah?

 

[jfranco77]

So Rafael Montero tonight or nah?

Marlins still mostly a hot mess without their best lefty bat (Yelich), fly ball pitcher in that big park... tentative yes

 

[Eephus]

So Rafael Montero tonight or nah?

Marlins still mostly a hot mess without their best lefty bat (Yelich), fly ball pitcher in that big park... tentative yes

Is he fully stretched out? He pitched out of the bullpen at the beginning of the season and only totaled 7 2/3 IP in two appearances in AAA.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I want to join the Cubs bandwagon

Its awesome, bro.

 

[pantagrapher]

Any chance in hell Correa gets called up if Lowrie is down for a while?

 

[Gottabesweet]

Any chance in hell Correa gets called up if Lowrie is down for a while?

Thats what im curious about but AA to MLB seems tough? he's mashing in AA but striking out a bunch.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Any chance in hell Correa gets called up if Lowrie is down for a while?

Thats what im curious about but AA to MLB seems tough? he's mashing in AA but striking out a bunch.

Would think you'd just see Marwin in the lineup.

Edit: With Dominguez or Villar called up. Probably Villar I guess.

 

[Raider Nation]

Former Arizona Diamondbacks manager and two-time World Series champion Kirk Gibson has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, Fox Sports Detroit announced Tuesday.Gibson, 57, joined the Fox Sports Detroit broadcast rotation as a color commentator for Detroit Tigers games in February, but had been absent from the booth recently. He was previously a Fox Sport Detroit analyst for Tigers games from 1998 to 2002.

A Pontiac, Mich., native, Gibson played for the Tigers from 1979 to 1987 and 1993 to 1995.

"I have faced many different obstacles in my life, and have always maintained a strong belief that no matter the circumstances, I could overcome those obstacles," Gibson said in a statement. "While this diagnosis poses a new kind of challenge for me, I intend to stay true to my beliefs. With the support of my family and friends, I will meet this challenge with the same determination and unwavering intensity that I have displayed in all endeavors in life. I look forward to being back at the ballpark as soon as possible."

Fox Sports Detroit said it would welcome Gibson back on the air as his treatment permits.

:(

 

[RnR]

Here's to hoping grit wins out on this one.

 

[pantagrapher]

Gibson ran a 4.24 40 at the NFL combine. Wow.

 

[Gottabesweet]

Any chance in hell Correa gets called up if Lowrie is down for a while?

Thats what im curious about but AA to MLB seems tough? he's mashing in AA but striking out a bunch.

Would think you'd just see Marwin in the lineup.

Edit: With Dominguez or Villar called up. Probably Villar I guess.

Boo- when do you think we see Correa?

 

[Gottabesweet]

With two postponed games in Baltimore, any chance Sale drops the suspension? does his 2 games count?

 

[Epic Problem]

With two postponed games in Baltimore, any chance Sale drops the suspension? does his 2 games count?

Is the suspension for days or games?

 

[Gottabesweet]

With two postponed games in Baltimore, any chance Sale drops the suspension? does his 2 games count?

Is the suspension for days or games?

5 games but these were scheduled games that were postponed, I'm not sure if it's different for pitchers or not? Just seems weird with all these pitchers getting suspended and appealing.

 

[Gottabesweet]

Do we like Teheran vs Washington tonight?

 

[Eephus]

Do we like Teheran vs Washington tonight?

IRAN NUMBER ONE! USA HACK PTOOEY!

 

[pantagrapher]

Orioles-White Sox game will be played tomorrow afternoon ... but will be closed to the public. Wow. Can't remember the last time that's happened, or if it ever has.

 

[Raider Nation]

Do we like Teheran vs Washington tonight?

IRAN NUMBER ONE! USA HACK PTOOEY!

We got the last laugh. The Sheik regularly pisses his pants these days.

 

[Wrigley]

Orioles-White Sox game will be played tomorrow afternoon ... but will be closed to the public. Wow. Can't remember the last time that's happened, or if it ever has.

Sox home game?

 

[Capella]

Rays get 3 extra home games this weekend too.

 

[Bogart]

Rays get 3 extra home games this weekend too.

With just slightly higher attendance than tomorrow's Orioles-Sox game.

:lowhangingfruit:

 

[Eephus]

Rays get 3 extra home games this weekend too.

With just slightly higher attendance than tomorrow's Orioles-Sox game.

:lowhangingfruit:

Burn down the Trop

 

[Bogart]

Hamilton trade to the Rangers official. Nice move by Bogie's boys. Hope Josh can have success there again. Angels did not do right by him.

I hated this when it first came out Friday. After some time, and seeing that it's for low money, no players in return and easy for Texas to get out from under it, I hope Josh finds his security blanket here in Texas and makes LAAAAAA regret the move.

 

[kupcho1]

So Rafael Montero tonight or nah?

Marlins still mostly a hot mess without their best lefty bat (Yelich), fly ball pitcher in that big park... tentative yes

Yelich with back issues (bulging disc)...

 

[RnR]

Hamilton trade to the Rangers official. Nice move by Bogie's boys. Hope Josh can have success there again. Angels did not do right by him.

I hated this when it first came out Friday. After some time, and seeing that it's for low money, no players in return and easy for Texas to get out from under it, I hope Josh finds his security blanket here in Texas and makes LAAAAAA regret the move.

Pretty much a "no lose" situation for the Rangers. A relatively small gamble that he finds his groove back.