Gally Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 14 hours ago, BeTheMatch said: Because nothing puts butts in the seats like seeing Juan Soto lay down a nice bunt!!!!! But if they are giving you that for free you might as well take it. By doing so they will eventually have to get out of the shift and it opens up other areas for you to exploit. That is what the game is about. There is more to this game then K's and HR's. It is actually quite boring when that happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 3/11/2022 at 8:04 AM, Gally said: But if they are giving you that for free you might as well take it. By doing so they will eventually have to get out of the shift and it opens up other areas for you to exploit. That is what the game is about. There is more to this game then K's and HR's. It is actually quite boring when that happens. I agree there's more to the game than Ks and HRs. But the shift is partially responsible for creating this era. There's no question they'll be placing restrictions on it starting next year, so we'll see what kind of impact it makes. My guess is they'll take it slow with incremental changes to see how effective they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 54 minutes ago, BeTheMatch said: I agree there's more to the game than Ks and HRs. But the shift is partially responsible for creating this era. There's no question they'll be placing restrictions on it starting next year, so we'll see what kind of impact it makes. My guess is they'll take it slow with incremental changes to see how effective they are. The shift did not cause players to go dead pull and try and jack HR's all the time. The shift happened because players are trying to pull everything and jack HR's. Defensive adjustments happen based on how hitters approach hitting. Analytics showed you have a higher probability of getting a dead pull hitter out by putting more players where they hit the ball. That is what baseball is all about. Adjusting to your opponent. This is diminished now and will not make the sport "better" it will likely give more reward to trying to HR's because a few more hits will fall in so hitting will continue to devolve into an over the line game lessening strategy even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Tatis with a broken wrist. Expected out three months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Matt Olson traded to Atlanta, where the Freeman era is apparently over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostillicus Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Twins doin stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Mariners making big moves, getting Winker and Suarez from Reds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, BeTheMatch said: Mariners making big moves, getting Winker and Suarez from Reds Can’t say I know enough about the Reds roster and payroll, but Reds fans are crucifying management on twitter right now. No sense hanging onto Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle at this point. If you're going to cosplay as the Pittsburgh Pirates, you might as well get the whole outfit. Edited March 14 by MindCrime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 12 minutes ago, MindCrime said: Can’t say I know enough about the Reds roster and payroll, but Reds fans are crucifying management on twitter right now. No sense hanging onto Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle at this point. If you're going to cosplay as the Pittsburgh Pirates, you might as well get the whole outfit. Owners like this should be forced to sell their teams. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 7 hours ago, Frostillicus said: Twins doin stuff But what, though? The trade with Texas made sense with solidifying an up the middle defense with an elite player in exchange for an offensively talented but oft injured player. The trade with the Yankees weakens that immensely, not to mention Sanchez at the plate these past couple of seasons makes Don Slaught look like Yogi. They get out from under Donaldson's contract, but if they use that money on Trevor Story, that will be ungood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostillicus Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 minutes ago, Encyclopedia Brown said: But what, though? The trade with Texas made sense with solidifying an up the middle defense with an elite player in exchange for an offensively talented but oft injured player. The trade with the Yankees weakens that immensely, not to mention Sanchez at the plate these past couple of seasons makes Don Slaught look like Yogi. They get out from under Donaldson's contract, but if they use that money on Trevor Story, that will be ungood. It will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 24 minutes ago, Frostillicus said: It will? Those flyballs that soared in the Colorado air are going to be cans of corn at Target Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckmanm Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 18 hours ago, MindCrime said: Can’t say I know enough about the Reds roster and payroll, but Reds fans are crucifying management on twitter right now. No sense hanging onto Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle at this point. If you're going to cosplay as the Pittsburgh Pirates, you might as well get the whole outfit. At this point I almost wish they'd see if Votto would approva a trade to Toronto. No idea what they'd get in return, but he'd be a hero there and he deserves a better shot than Reds ownership appears interested in giving him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljr Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 lol at Griffey Jr being the highest paid Reds this year 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckmanm Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, belljr said: lol at Griffey Jr being the highest paid Reds this year SIXTH highest, thank you very much. (Unless I missed 5 more fire-sale trades, which is possible) ETA - Amir Garrett's gone, so I suppose Junior is up to 5th Edited March 16 by heckmanm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljr Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 4 hours ago, heckmanm said: SIXTH highest, thank you very much. (Unless I missed 5 more fire-sale trades, which is possible) ETA - Amir Garrett's gone, so I suppose Junior is up to 5th Oh my apologies for my click bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Mets hosting a fanfest type of event on Friday in Port St. Lucie. Intra-squad game, free admission, 1 free beer or soda for everyone. Tickets still needed to be “purchased” to avoid capacity issues, but 4 tickets secured. Looking forward to some spring baseball after all of the lockout BS. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Freeman gets six years and $162M from the Dodgers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/14/2022 at 10:04 PM, Encyclopedia Brown said: The trade with the Yankees weakens that immensely, not to mention Sanchez at the plate these past couple of seasons makes Don Slaught look like Yogi. Didn't wake up thinking I was going to deep dive on Don Slaught this morning, but here I am. Only three seasons and less than 300 games with our Rangers. Felt like a decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 6 hours ago, Bogart said: Didn't wake up thinking I was going to deep dive on Don Slaught this morning, but here I am. Only three seasons and less than 300 games with our Rangers. Felt like a decade. He's no Geno Petralli. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eephus Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 23 minutes ago, Encyclopedia Brown said: 6 hours ago, Bogart said: Didn't wake up thinking I was going to deep dive on Don Slaught this morning, but here I am. Only three seasons and less than 300 games with our Rangers. Felt like a decade. He's no Geno Petralli. Jim Sundberg's 12 years must have felt like 50 in the Arlington heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 3/14/2022 at 2:28 PM, Frostillicus said: Twins doin stuff Wow: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33543369/sources-carlos-correa-minnesota-twins-agree-3-year-1053-million-deal-opt-outs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 deGrom starting today (plan is for 3 innings), with Scherzer coming in “relief”. I know I’m biased, but imagine knocking out the 2 time Cy Young starter only to get the 3 time Cy Young reliever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man With No Name Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker is facing driving under the influence charges after being arrested in Pinellas County, Florida on Friday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Z Glider Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 MLB gonnna allow the use of PitchCom during the season. Speeds up the game and eliminates the sign stealing nonsense. Seems like a win-win to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemical X Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 if you baseball guys missed it; https://forums.footballguys.com/topic/795692-45-we-are-live-i-have-2022-tmobile-mlbtv-codes-from-slickdeals-op-updated/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 On 4/5/2022 at 6:58 AM, E-Z Glider said: MLB gonnna allow the use of PitchCom during the season. Speeds up the game and eliminates the sign stealing nonsense. Seems like a win-win to me. I am not sure how much it will speed things up as you are still having to input the pitch into the system and read the system in some manner. Plus if the pitcher doesn't want to throw the pitch called you still have to go through the shake off and resend of the new pitch call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Z Glider Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 1 hour ago, Gally said: I am not sure how much it will speed things up as you are still having to input the pitch into the system and read the system in some manner. Plus if the pitcher doesn't want to throw the pitch called you still have to go through the shake off and resend of the new pitch call. Everything should go faster. They currently worry about the base coaches trying to steal signs on every pitch. It gets 10X worse when a runner is on 1st and 100X worse when a runner is on 2nd. All of that nonsense will be eliminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 1 minute ago, E-Z Glider said: Everything should go faster. They currently worry about the base coaches trying to steal signs on every pitch. It gets 10X worse when a runner is on 1st and 100X worse when a runner is on 2nd. All of that nonsense will be eliminated. There is very little worry of base coaches stealing signs from the catcher to the pitcher. It is impossible to see the signs if the catcher is doing their job (which MLB players do). Same with runner's on first. A runner on second or cameras in the outfield are a different story (although cameras are not supposed to be allowed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogart Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 On 4/5/2022 at 8:59 PM, Chemical X said: if you baseball guys missed it; https://forums.footballguys.com/topic/795692-45-we-are-live-i-have-2022-tmobile-mlbtv-codes-from-slickdeals-op-updated/ This is a great deal. And legit. I highly recommend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemical X Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 is it time to change how starters qualify for a win? i mean, no one pitches 5 innings anymore. change it to 3 innings for starters or 4 innings. i am starting to not recognize this game anymore…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Verlander and Thor looked very good last night. Verlander struck out Ohtani three times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 4/8/2022 at 12:31 PM, Chemical X said: is it time to change how starters qualify for a win? i mean, no one pitches 5 innings anymore. change it to 3 innings for starters or 4 innings. i am starting to not recognize this game anymore…… I think this is more of a function of a short spring training at the moment. Most starters go 6 IP once they have built up for the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemical X Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Gally said: I think this is more of a function of a short spring training at the moment. Most starters go 6 IP once they have built up for the season. i don’t know, but i hope so. i think with universal DH, smaller pens and more arms being carried, we see more and more BP games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 minutes ago, Chemical X said: i don’t know, but i hope so. i think with universal DH, smaller pens and more arms being carried, we see more and more BP games. I was thinking with universal dh there would be more opps to leave nl pitchers in the game a little longer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemical X Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 26 minutes ago, BeTheMatch said: I was thinking with universal dh there would be more opps to leave nl pitchers in the game a little longer i meant smaller benches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishTacoTuesday Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 HFS what is happening with these SFG outfits? Plus the Giants have a big booty chick ad the first base coach, which made all of this that more confusing. God Bless you and yours, DD out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambskin Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Becoming a big Siera Santos fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man With No Name Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 White Sox/Guardians game postponed more than 5 hours before game time because of weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeTheMatch Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 3,748 in attendance at A's game tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambskin Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 10 hours ago, BeTheMatch said: 3,748 in attendance at A's game tonight Wow that’s like double what the Rays get isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Dan Lambskin said: Wow that’s like double what the Rays get isn’t it? Man I watched a tigers game last week for a few minutes and you could count the people in the crowd. Slow down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Lambskin Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 59 minutes ago, Capella said: Man I watched a tigers game last week for a few minutes and you could count the people in the crowd. Slow down. It was cold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capella Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Dan Lambskin said: It was cold Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eephus Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 16 hours ago, BeTheMatch said: 3,748 in attendance at A's game tonight Badmouth your home Trade everybody Raise ticket prices Move to Las Vegas Profit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Catchers doing the one-legged crouch is not good schtick. Whatever advantage it gives with framing is balanced out by all the passed balls, and the hopeless chance of throwing out a base stealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gally Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 4/28/2022 at 2:56 AM, Encyclopedia Brown said: Catchers doing the one-legged crouch is not good schtick. Whatever advantage it gives with framing is balanced out by all the passed balls, and the hopeless chance of throwing out a base stealer. From all the games I have been watching the catchers have had no chance at throwing out base stealers due to almost every pitcher being terrible at holding runners on while also taking 3 and half days to get the ball to the plate on their delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belljr Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 this is crazy https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LR36ledb_jKrJ6LMo8kayw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-06/932334c0-ecb0-11ec-bffd-47f98672a205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man With No Name Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 4 hours ago, belljr said: this is crazy https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LR36ledb_jKrJ6LMo8kayw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NDtjZj13ZWJw/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-06/932334c0-ecb0-11ec-bffd-47f98672a205 Yeah, and Trout got a single to center field on it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encyclopedia Brown Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I listened to the Angels broadcast feed on the MLB audio app. When Mike Trout hits a homerun, the official call is: It's Trout of here. That's so dumb it is almost clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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