2009 MLB Discussion Thread - Page 21

Brodeur · 01-18-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yodachu

Another long awaited Yodachu prediction...........the LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM will win the American League Western Division.

YODACHU'S PREDICTIONS SO FAR
NL Central=CHICAGO CUBS
AL West=LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM

The Athletics are going to win that division. The Angels offense/defense is too pathetic to win anything.

Hines · 01-18-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

72 wins for the Pirates this season?

Maybe around there. Hopefully we get the number 1 pick next season.

yodapoop · 01-18-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

The Athletics are going to win that division. The Angels offense/defense is too pathetic to win anything.

Did u have the Phillies winning the World Serie last year? I don't think so.

Brodeur · 01-18-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by yodachu

Did u have the Phillies winning the World Serie last year? I don't think so.

A broken clock is right twice a day.

Tampa 2 4 life · 01-18-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yodachu

Another long awaited Yodachu prediction...........the LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM will win the American League Western Division.

YODACHU'S PREDICTIONS SO FAR
NL Central=CHICAGO CUBS
AL West=LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM

If the angels win I'll eat my hat.

fischbowl · 01-18-2009, 02:15 PM

O's just got Felix Pie in exchange for Garrett Olson and RHP prospect Henry Williamson. Despite his struggles I loved Olson and was looking forward to having him in the rotation. Our outfield is deep enough with Jones, Markakis, and Scott and to get Pie, who hasn't translated his top prospect status into major league success at all, is just a waste in my opinion.

mqtirishfan · 01-18-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

You can praise Dunn all you want but, he's still going to strike out anywhere from 170-190 times and leave a lot of runs on the table. .240 is still .240. Yes, he does a lot of things well, we all know that but, he is also one of the league's most frustrating players to watch. Not even taking into account his piss poor defensive efforts.

And .381 is still .381, which is his career OBP. I'll put a guy in my lineup who will get on base that often and hit 40 HRs any day of the week.

BigDawg819 · 01-18-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fischbowl

O's just got Felix Pie in exchange for Garrett Olson and RHP prospect Henry Williamson. Despite his struggles I loved Olson and was looking forward to having him in the rotation. Our outfield is deep enough with Jones, Markakis, and Scott and to get Pie, who hasn't translated his top prospect status into major league success at all, is just a waste in my opinion.

Worst of all is what does this mean for Luke Scott?

iowatreat54 · 01-18-2009, 02:35 PM

So the Cubs sign one OF with .260 career avg. and .311 career OBP so that we can trade a younger OF with .220 career avg. and a .312 career OBP.

Sigh...

ATLDirtyBirds · 01-18-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by djp

I can't wait to see Carlos Gomez continue to develop as a defensive centerfielder. He's already one of the better ones in the American League and if he can take some better routes to the ball he's going to be the best in the game.

Yeah, that's the only thing that he needs to work on in the outfield. I remember tons of times for the Mets were he'd out run a ball, and still be able to reach back because of his height and make it look like an amazing catch. Cargo is the ******* man.

Borat · 01-18-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

And .381 is still .381, which is his career OBP. I'll put a guy in my lineup who will get on base that often and hit 40 HRs any day of the week.

Seems that all 30 MLB GMs disagree with you.

SuperKevin · 01-18-2009, 04:39 PM

I can't wait for Peter Angelos to die

Tampa 2 4 life · 01-18-2009, 05:02 PM

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Update: Alvarez reported to minicamp out of shape and could start the season at Low Single-A Charleston rather than High Single-A Lynchburg, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Recommendation: According to director of player development Kyle Stark, Alvarez is above his playing weight, not as strong as usual and is experiencing tendinitis in both of his knees. Team officials confirmed that he has not been in peak shape since signing a four-year, $6 million deal in September. He’ll need to shed weight before spring training in order to start his professional career off on a positive note.

Hehehehehehehehe.

yo123 · 01-18-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Yeah, that's the only thing that he needs to work on in the outfield. I remember tons of times for the Mets were he'd out run a ball, and still be able to reach back because of his height and make it look like an amazing catch. Cargo is the ******* man.

He would be the man if he wasn't one of the worst hitters in the league. He's still young but watching him at the plate last year was painful.

D-Unit · 01-18-2009, 06:02 PM

BA names Texas Rangers Farm System #1

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/ar...=.jsp&c_id=tex

Hellz to the yeazzzz babiezzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!

Borat · 01-18-2009, 06:16 PM

Congrats Ranger fans. That is a well-deserved #1 ranking. Your system is loaded. That article was a little weird though in that they really didn't mention that the major reason the system has so much talent is that they were uber saavy in trading Tex and Gagne that netted then Salty, Andrus, Harrison, Feliz, Beltre and Murphy.

Brodeur · 01-18-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Borat Sagdiyev

Congrats Ranger fans. That is a well-deserved #1 ranking. Your system is loaded. That article was a little weird though in that they really didn't mention that the major reason the system has so much talent is that they were uber saavy in trading Tex and Gagne that netted then Salty, Andrus, Harrison, Feliz, Beltre and Murphy.

Murphy blows.

D-Unit · 01-18-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

Murphy blows.

Murphy is fine. He's not a full-time starter, but he's a good guy to have on the roster.

I'm still stoked about landing Justin Smoak.

Hawk · 01-18-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

Because the old school philosophy will ruin their careers?

Its worked in the past, maybe if players weren't such pussies today, it would work again.

Look at some stats from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, pitchers used to throw a whole lot more pitches per game and their were a lot of 4 man rotations.

mqtirishfan · 01-18-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk

Its worked in the past, maybe if players weren't such pussies today, it would work again.

Look at some stats from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, pitchers used to throw a whole lot more pitches per game and their were a lot of 4 man rotations.

Medical professionals all agree it's stupid.

Brodeur · 01-18-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mqtirishfan

Medical professionals all agree it's stupid.

They don't understand grit.

P-L · 01-18-2009, 08:50 PM

Why is Adam Dunn such a polarizing player? Why do people ignore his high OBP and high HR total because he has a low batting average?

bearsfan_51 · 01-18-2009, 09:03 PM

I don't think it's the low BA as much as it is the high K rate. I think there's an underlying assumption that guys that strikeout a lot are lazy and don't care. Add in the fact that he is lethargic on defense and the case can be made.

Brent · 01-18-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by P-L

Why is Adam Dunn such a polarizing player? Why do people ignore his high OBP and high HR total because he has a low batting average?

He strikes out way, way too much. Yes, when he hits the ball it often results in good things but I think a lot of teams would rather he fly out or ground out, so at least the ball is in play.

Brodeur · 01-18-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

He strikes out way, way too much. Yes, when he hits the ball it often results in good things but I think a lot of teams would rather he fly out or ground out, so at least the ball is in play.

K rates are insanely overrated when a person offsets it by walking a decent amount in the majors. They're a good indication in the minors but in the majors, eck.