MLB Discussion Thread - Page 846

ElectricEye · 12-01-2011, 04:43 PM

Ok, I don't know how Bobby V is going to work out here, but he took a shot at Beckett taking ten minutes to throw a pitch right off the bat. I can deal with that.

Giantsfan1080 · 12-01-2011, 05:15 PM

Bruce and Hanson should have been higher but besides that a very good list from Law. No surprise there though.

Giantsfan1080 · 12-01-2011, 05:47 PM

I actually forgot about Ike Davis. He should be on that list.

ImBrotherCain · 12-01-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ElectricEye

Ok, I don't know how Bobby V is going to work out here, but he took a shot at Beckett taking ten minutes to throw a pitch right off the bat. I can deal with that.

Dammit i missed the PC

ATLDirtyBirds · 12-01-2011, 06:17 PM

Bobby V is awesome. Red Sox fans will be pleased.

Hines · 12-01-2011, 11:34 PM

Heath Bell signed with the Marlins. Hmmm. "False Identity" is going to get non-tendered.

themaninblack · 12-02-2011, 02:20 AM

Where was Jay Bruce at on that list?

marshallb · 12-02-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

Where was Jay Bruce at on that list?

He was #22, which I thought was a bit low.

Borat · 12-02-2011, 12:05 PM

Giants have 4 in the top 25.

Booooooosh.

Hines · 12-02-2011, 12:26 PM

Chris Capuano signs with the Dodgers.

Xiomera · 12-02-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

Chris Capuano signs with the Dodgers.

2 years, 10 million!?

Is that a joke? LOLZ Dodgers

gpngc · 12-02-2011, 12:59 PM

He was good with the Mets last year but 10 million lolz is right...

Xiomera · 12-02-2011, 01:40 PM

4.55 ERA in the NL is not good.

Hines · 12-03-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Doesn't come close to dealing Napoli. I still don't know what they were thinking. Mathis will still probably play over Ianetta though.

That won't happen. Mathis was traded to Toronto for Brad Mills.

Brodeur · 12-03-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

That won't happen. Mathis was traded to Toronto for Brad Mills.

They couldn't just find a catcher that isn't the worst player in baseball?

Bosanac01 · 12-03-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SickwithIt1010

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story...players-age-25

Dont have insider but Keith Law listing his top 50 players at the age of 25 or younger. Seems pretty accurate through the first 3.

1) Upton
2) Cutch
3) Stanton

All you have to do is look it up, it's out there somewhere.

Full List:

http://slumz.boxden.com/f16/top-50-m...under-1661095/

edit: Damn the Braves have 6 guys on the list.

Hines · 12-03-2011, 12:22 PM

I doubt they'll be there with the 8th pick, but if Ethan Martin, Trevor Reckling, or Brad Holt are there in next week's draft, the Pirates BETTER pick them. I was surprised to see Martin left off the 40 man. Has he fallen off THAT much?

BloodBrother · 12-03-2011, 12:23 PM

holy shhhhhhhhhhhhh*t! How the hell did Dipoto manage to actually trade Jeff Mathis...for ANYTHING?

thank you lord that he is finally gone. Although I'm surprised that Mathis will actually be in the majors next season. I was certain that the Angels were the only team who would actually have this guy play in the majors. Figured he'd be in the minor leagues for any other organization. Gotta give it up to Jeff for somehow finding a way to stay in MLB despite being one of the worst all around hitters in years

but yea, good riddance. Finally

BloodBrother · 12-03-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

I doubt they'll be there with the 8th pick, but if Ethan Martin, Trevor Reckling, or Brad Holt are there in next week's draft, the Pirates BETTER pick them. I was surprised to see Martin left off the 40 man. Has he fallen off THAT much?

The guy's mechanics are out of whack and he can never repeat his delivery. Very, very wild

he still has some really nasty stuff so it would be a good flier and then hope that the org can fix him. He could still become a lights out RP or...and this is now a huge longshot, he can put it all together and become a #2 type starter. That was his ceiling when he got drafted

as far as Reckling goes, I was very surprised and upset the Angels didn't keep him. They have some REAL crappy guy on their 40 man roster who I wish they'd have just let go and put Reckling in his place. He's got a great curve, but the fb is average and so is the change. #3 starter is his upside but settling in as a #4-5 starter seems more realistic. That or a LOOGY.

Brodeur · 12-03-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodBrother

holy shhhhhhhhhhhhh*t! How the hell did Dipoto manage to actually trade Jeff Mathis...for ANYTHING?

thank you lord that he is finally gone. Although I'm surprised that Mathis will actually be in the majors next season. I was certain that the Angels were the only team who would actually have this guy play in the majors. Figured he'd be in the minor leagues for any other organization. Gotta give it up to Jeff for somehow finding a way to stay in MLB despite being one of the worst all around hitters in years

but yea, good riddance. Finally

Only a bad hitter?

BloodBrother · 12-03-2011, 01:24 PM

Maybe Toronto took him off the Angels hands since they felt bad about the Napoli/Rivera for Wells trade last year. Throw the Halos a bone

Brodeur · 12-03-2011, 01:31 PM

I am mystified by how Jeff Mathis retains a job in baseball. There are plenty of lousy hitting, lousy defensive catchers that can magically reduce a pitcher's ERA around.

Hines · 12-03-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodBrother

The guy's mechanics are out of whack and he can never repeat his delivery. Very, very wild

he still has some really nasty stuff so it would be a good flier and then hope that the org can fix him. He could still become a lights out RP or...and this is now a huge longshot, he can put it all together and become a #2 type starter. That was his ceiling when he got drafted

as far as Reckling goes, I was very surprised and upset the Angels didn't keep him. They have some REAL crappy guy on their 40 man roster who I wish they'd have just let go and put Reckling in his place. He's got a great curve, but the fb is average and so is the change. #3 starter is his upside but settling in as a #4-5 starter seems more realistic. That or a LOOGY.

Yeah, one of the three I named would be a nice boost to the Pirates if they reach their potential. I doubt either three would be there at 8, but if one is, they gotta take them and red shirt them for a year. Their potential is too good to not take a chance on, especially Martin.

themaninblack · 12-03-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by marshallb

He was #22, which I thought was a bit low.

Yea I'm kinda shocked to see him that low as well. He hasn't lived up to the hype just yet as a hitter but we've seen improvement. I expect a big year from him this coming season. He's also a pretty stellar defender from what I've seen and has an absolute rifle for an arm. I figured he'd be in the top 10/15 for sure.

Giantsfan1080 · 12-03-2011, 07:15 PM

AA's worst move ever. Trading for Mathis, what the hell?