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John Means threw 7 shutout innings in his first start of the year last night. @urbanhack get on board.
Picked him up a few weeks ago on IL for my fantasy team.John Means threw 7 shutout innings in his first start of the year last night. @urbanhack get on board.
Some big numbers yesterday in MLB. A’s scored 20 runs, Rangers 15, Phillies 14, padres 13 and Dodgers 11.
Cole Irvins - who my dumb *** wanted to Orioles to cut a few weeks ago - has like 21 consecutive scoreless innings. Join the Black-&-Orange side, GB.Some big numbers yesterday in MLB. A’s scored 20 runs, Rangers 15, Phillies 14, padres 13 and Dodgers 11.
I'm almost scared to use starting pitchers in fantasy right now.
Cole Irvins - who my dumb *** wanted to Orioles to cut a few weeks ago - has like 21 consecutive scoreless innings. Join the Black-&-Orange side, GB.Some big numbers yesterday in MLB. A’s scored 20 runs, Rangers 15, Phillies 14, padres 13 and Dodgers 11.
I'm almost scared to use starting pitchers in fantasy right now.
I don't blame ya and congrats on the trophy last season (while sweeping my squad on the way).Cole Irvins - who my dumb *** wanted to Orioles to cut a few weeks ago - has like 21 consecutive scoreless innings. Join the Black-&-Orange side, GB.Some big numbers yesterday in MLB. A’s scored 20 runs, Rangers 15, Phillies 14, padres 13 and Dodgers 11.
I'm almost scared to use starting pitchers in fantasy right now.
My fantasy team in Cake is the GM Gunnar Thundersons so you've got me already!
(Although I still retain my fandom to the Rangers though birth rights).
Way too many strikeouts. He just seems a bit off. Doesn't seem to be driving the ball the other way and is pulling off pitches. Looks like he is guessing too much.Acuna picked off 3 times in the last 2 games. Dude needs to regain his focus because he’s fallen off a cliff compared to last year (which admittedly was a year for the ages).
I blame his ridiculous mustache for his poor formLogan Webb has been on fire lately.
Been watching. Ten K's through five. Was perfect util the walk, which I would have rung him up on the check swing myself. 80ish pitches, I bet he's done.Ya'll should take a peek at what Paul Skenes is doing to the Cubs today. Incredible.
Pulled with a no hitter through 6. I really hate baseball now, so pathetic.Been watching. Ten K's through five. Was perfect util the walk, which I would have rung him up on the check swing myself. 80ish pitches, I bet he's done.Ya'll should take a peek at what Paul Skenes is doing to the Cubs today. Incredible.
MLB, STOP BABYING PITCH COUNTS!!!
They still get hurt, and you are actually paying them more to do less.
Managers & GMs of today have ruined the game.i will never understand why 100 pitches means guys will drop dead. i once read an article where someone mentioned how arbitrary the number is and that it is based simply on being 3 digits.
Idk man pitchers are dropping dead every other day so I think erring on the side of caution is wise. This isn’t 1955 where some big load was just tossing one mediocre fastball after another up there.i will never understand why 100 pitches means guys will drop dead. i once read an article where someone mentioned how arbitrary the number is and that it is based simply on being 3 digits.
It's a combo of things. Typically that number coincides with a 3rd/4th time through the lineup which is a big reason why pitchers are removed.i will never understand why 100 pitches means guys will drop dead. i once read an article where someone mentioned how arbitrary the number is and that it is based simply on being 3 digits.
It's not just a hard pitch count number for the reason of being removed. Analytics about 3rd/4th time through the lineup is a big reason the starters are removed. Typically that coincides with around 100 pitches.How about we all pitch in for a go fund me, think "Human Fund." I'll hold the money. The point is we get a bunch of cash, and offer it to a charity of a MLB teams choice, if they have a pitcher hit 150 pitches in a game this year. I think it's an epic idea.
Thoughts?
So dumb. WeakPulled with a no hitter through 6. I really hate baseball now, so pathetic.Been watching. Ten K's through five. Was perfect util the walk, which I would have rung him up on the check swing myself. 80ish pitches, I bet he's done.Ya'll should take a peek at what Paul Skenes is doing to the Cubs today. Incredible.
MLB, STOP BABYING PITCH COUNTS!!!
They still get hurt, and you are actually paying them more to do less.
Do you think k he had enough to throw three more innings? So you would want him to throw another 48 pitches (if he stayed on his 16 pitch per inning rate)?So dumb. WeakPulled with a no hitter through 6. I really hate baseball now, so pathetic.Been watching. Ten K's through five. Was perfect util the walk, which I would have rung him up on the check swing myself. 80ish pitches, I bet he's done.Ya'll should take a peek at what Paul Skenes is doing to the Cubs today. Incredible.
MLB, STOP BABYING PITCH COUNTS!!!
They still get hurt, and you are actually paying them more to do less.
A couple interesting tidbits -
- The league BA is .238, lowest since 1968
- In the last 163 games between Minn and the Yankees since 2002 (including playoffs), NY is 119-44.
No clue, heard it on the Cubs broadcastA couple interesting tidbits -
- The league BA is .238, lowest since 1968
- In the last 163 games between Minn and the Yankees since 2002 (including playoffs), NY is 119-44.
What's the OBP?
Totally agree. It's much easier to start from a fresh slate with nobody on base. However, the counter to that is for some reason many closers suck if they aren't used in a save situation. For whatever reason they don't take it serious or have the adrenaline or ????? but many seem to be terrible in non-save situations.I HATE managers not brining their closer in 4 run games. Sure, wait until there's guys on 2nd and 3rd, then go 'here you go buddy'. Especially after an off day.
Corbin Carroll update?
Rob Manfred floating the idea of nationalizing the broadcast rights is interesting--hopelessly implausible--but something that would level things out financially across MLB.
Of course, the Yankees, Cubs and Dodgers would fight this with every ounce of strength. The Yankees earn more from TV in a couple of weeks than Tampa or KC do for the entire season.
A four pack?Corbin Carroll update?
Yikes.....
What do you want for him? Could I interest you in Evan Carter?
A four pack?Corbin Carroll update?
Yikes.....
What do you want for him? Could I interest you in Evan Carter?
The Royals will win the World Series this year, gentlemen. Bobby Witt, Jr on the opening day roster and things are up to date in Kansas City.
They’re still ****tyThe Royals will win the World Series this year, gentlemen. Bobby Witt, Jr on the opening day roster and things are up to date in Kansas City.
6 game winning streak, 3rd best team in the AL. 2024.....it is happening!
They’re still ****ty
Well jeez Nolan did that….often. Threw it hard as a mofo……Do you think k he had enough to throw three more innings? So you would want him to throw another 48 pitches (if he stayed on his 16 pitch per inning rate)?So dumb. WeakPulled with a no hitter through 6. I really hate baseball now, so pathetic.Been watching. Ten K's through five. Was perfect util the walk, which I would have rung him up on the check swing myself. 80ish pitches, I bet he's done.Ya'll should take a peek at what Paul Skenes is doing to the Cubs today. Incredible.
MLB, STOP BABYING PITCH COUNTS!!!
They still get hurt, and you are actually paying them more to do less.
There was no way he was throwing 150 pitches to get a no hitter. So why not get him out then?
I know Nolan was Nolan.Nolan Ryan was one of one. There was nothing like him before and there will never be anything like him again. He was Secretariat; built differently than the rest.
Nolan also wasn't getting paid $30 million or more per year to pitch - he left Houston because they refused to go above $800K, lol. I know inflation and all but I don't think $800K in 1989 dollars is equal to $30 million in 2024 dollars.
Skenes will be placed in bubble wrap for the foreseeable future and that's just mandatory now with your future. He's got Strasbourg comparisons and I bet Washington would like a LOT of do-overs with him. We live and learn.
I know Nolan was Nolan.Nolan Ryan was one of one. There was nothing like him before and there will never be anything like him again. He was Secretariat; built differently than the rest.
Nolan also wasn't getting paid $30 million or more per year to pitch - he left Houston because they refused to go above $800K, lol. I know inflation and all but I don't think $800K in 1989 dollars is equal to $30 million in 2024 dollars.
Skenes will be placed in bubble wrap for the foreseeable future and that's just mandatory now with your future. He's got Strasbourg comparisons and I bet Washington would like a LOT of do-overs with him. We live and learn.
But I can go into dozens and dozens and dozens of examples of pitchers in the 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
Who were absolute dogs, who threw quite hard…..but had outstanding efficiency.
Again the game has changed a lot….and it’s not for the better.
I think it is less an issue of # of pitches and steroids than it is the types of pitches and effort per pitch. Guys are torquing their elbows to insane degrees to get their spin rates up and more movement and velocity on each pitch. I don't know how you tell a young pitcher to be 20% less effective to increase his longevity like pitchers did back in the day, people just aren't going to go for that.I know Nolan was Nolan.Nolan Ryan was one of one. There was nothing like him before and there will never be anything like him again. He was Secretariat; built differently than the rest.
Nolan also wasn't getting paid $30 million or more per year to pitch - he left Houston because they refused to go above $800K, lol. I know inflation and all but I don't think $800K in 1989 dollars is equal to $30 million in 2024 dollars.
Skenes will be placed in bubble wrap for the foreseeable future and that's just mandatory now with your future. He's got Strasbourg comparisons and I bet Washington would like a LOT of do-overs with him. We live and learn.
But I can go into dozens and dozens and dozens of examples of pitchers in the 80’s, 90’s, 00’s
Who were absolute dogs, who threw quite hard…..but had outstanding efficiency.
Again the game has changed a lot….and it’s not for the better.
Sure, the steroid era produced a lot of freaks on the mound. Clements for one would meet your definition, but needed drugs to do it. Randy was supposedly clean, but he broke down long before Nolan did in their respective careers. Just reiterating that comparing 22 year old pitching phenoms to Nolan vis a vis how many pitches they SHOULD be able to throw is an exercise in futility. Nolan is sacred ground.
You say it's not for the better, eh....I don't agree. Pitching overall is better but it's coming at a staggering cost due to injuries. I certainly don't think we need to return to the steroid days because that's what we watched in the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
He threw as hard a a mofo but within his natural motion and effort profile. He didn't have to maximize every fiber of his being to max out his velocity causing his UCL to be the weak link and pop. He stayed within himself and had good mechanics. He naturally pitched to that velocity so it didn't overstress is body. Big difference between him and how guys throw these days.Well jeez Nolan did that….often. Threw it hard as a mofo……