MLB Discussion Thread - Page 1052

fenikz · 07-03-2012, 11:39 PM

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...099982913-1028

Giantsfan1080 · 07-04-2012, 12:49 AM

It's funny a good amount of people said Bauer would struggle when he got the call up.

Also, booooom roasted:

fenikz · 07-04-2012, 01:10 AM

He's weird, his stuff is obviously amazing but he just has these innings where he can't find the strike zone or throws it right down the middle

1st inning for example was 13 pitches, 9 strikes, 3 Ks
http://www.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/...lb_arimlb_1%2F

Smooth Criminal · 07-04-2012, 08:46 AM

CBS report claims that the Pirates have talked to Philly about Victorino, Brown, and Hamels.

How I'd love to land Hamels. I really don't think he'll cost that much unless some team is willing to overpay for the chance of resigning him.

The last two years have been the first time I remember the trade deadline being fun for the Pirates. Hope they go in harder than last year.

Hines · 07-04-2012, 09:10 AM

I'd rather have Brown of the three to be honest.

comahan · 07-04-2012, 09:30 AM

You know whats awesome? The fact that baseball starts in 30 minutes.

Hines · 07-04-2012, 09:34 AM

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You know whats awesome? The fact that baseball starts in 30 minutes.

What are you hearing regarding Jed? I read on Houston SB board that Astros and Pirates were going to do a swap for him. Is there any truth to that?

comahan · 07-04-2012, 09:43 AM

No idea, mlbtr is as extensive as I get when it comes to looking at that kind of stuff.

Smooth Criminal · 07-04-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

I'd rather have Brown of the three to be honest.

I'm not sold on Brown ever being a major league player. He hasnt done much with plenty of opportunity. But he probably wouldn't cost much of anything so he could be had fairly easily.

Smooth Criminal · 07-04-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

What are you hearing regarding Jed? I read on Houston SB board that Astros and Pirates were going to do a swap for him. Is there any truth to that?

Mlbtr cites Rosenthal called Jed essentially unavailable.

Hines · 07-04-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smooth Criminal

I'm not sold on Brown ever being a major league player. He hasnt done much with plenty of opportunity. But he probably wouldn't cost much of anything so he could be had fairly easily.

He's only got 246 career ABs and you know Manuel doesn't play young kids unless he has to. He's only 24 and has a boatload of potential. He has work to do, but I'm willing to give him that chance. Could be a colossal bust or be a steal. Either wouldn't surprise me.

SickwithIt1010 · 07-04-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Smooth Criminal

CBS report claims that the Pirates have talked to Philly about Victorino, Brown, and Hamels.

How I'd love to land Hamels. I really don't think he'll cost that much unless some team is willing to overpay for the chance of resigning him.

The last two years have been the first time I remember the trade deadline being fun for the Pirates. Hope they go in harder than last year.

Supposedly they are interested in Vernon Wells as well. Unfortunately the dodgers have been mentioned in talks with him as well. Most teams want the Angels to eat most of his contract though, so I guess it wouldnt be horrible depending on the circumstances.

Dodgers have also been linked to about every pitcher on the market. Hamels, Greinke, Dempster. I would love to make a run at Greink but I dont think we have the type of pitching prospects to get him, most of our studs are in AA or lower. Hamels would be the same situation, and hes the type of player we could very well sign in FA with his Southern California roots so why give up a ton of prospects?

Hines · 07-04-2012, 10:01 AM

If the Pirates trade for Vernon Wells, I'll kick a baby square in the face. That would be horrible. He sucks now and makes too much damn money. Maybe the NL will get him to play better, but still.

SickwithIt1010 · 07-04-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hines

If the Pirates trade for Vernon Wells, I'll kick a baby square in the face. That would be horrible. He sucks now and makes too much damn money. Maybe the NL will get him to play better, but still.

Oh I fee the exact same way, but with the way the Dodgers offense has been hitting I dont think I could be surprised one bit at anyone they try to land.

BloodBrother · 07-04-2012, 10:58 AM

Sweet baby jesus I'd love for the Halos to get rid of Wells. Angels will have to pay probably 90% of that craptastic contract but hey, I'm not the one paying him. From my end, as long as he isn't on the team, it's like he doesn't exist and the nightmare is over

It has been so damn great to watch this team with Trumbo and Trout in the OF doing their thing and Wells nowhere to be found. I hope he's moved, as I fear that whenever he returns, he'll play at least 3 times a week and take AB's away from Torii Hunter, Peter Bourjos and Kendrys Morales.

nepg · 07-04-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fenikz

Fielder got to select the team last year and put in Weeks over Upton

just boycott the damn game already

Exactly. That's why they shouldn't have players picking who goes because they just pick guys in their posse. It's ********.

BloodBrother · 07-04-2012, 11:58 AM

Yeah, this team captain thing is stupid. Just let the fans vote

I mean, if it wasn't for Pujols, Trumbo wouldn't even be in it. Cano actually called Pujols to do it. He's already done it a few times ffs and wasn't even an all-star this year

Giantsfan1080 · 07-04-2012, 12:00 PM

Cano picked a good team. Next year the Mets host the All Star Game and I don't need to see Wright, Davis, or Duda participate in the HR Derby. I want the guys who can crush the ball and Butler or whomever else from the Royals doesn't belong.

yo123 · 07-04-2012, 01:06 PM

Who the **** wants to watch Billy Butler in the home run derby anyway? Is this argument still happening? Last year it made sense because Upton would have been fun to watch but Butler has been a 20 HR guy his entire career.

tjsunstein · 07-04-2012, 01:28 PM

#KeepHamels

Smooth Criminal · 07-04-2012, 02:00 PM

#KeepHamelsInPA

prock · 07-04-2012, 02:07 PM

In other news the Twins have won 5 in a row and 6 out of 7. That's pretty dope. Only 8 games out, gotta love playing in a **** division.

yodapoop · 07-04-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by prock

In other news the Twins have won 5 in a row and 6 out of 7. That's pretty dope. Only 8 games out, gotta love playing in a **** division.

Too bad tonight they face Verlander and therefore the streak will all in likely end unless the Tiger offense sucks it up.

bearsfan_51 · 07-04-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by prock

In other news the Twins have won 5 in a row and 6 out of 7. That's pretty dope. Only 8 games out, gotta love playing in a **** division.

Philliez01 · 07-04-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hines

He's only got 246 career ABs and you know Manuel doesn't play young kids unless he has to. He's only 24 and has a boatload of potential. He has work to do, but I'm willing to give him that chance. Could be a colossal bust or be a steal. Either wouldn't surprise me.

I wouldn't want him, he looks completely lost in the OF, has picked up some injuries as of late and is still changing his swing to get the loop out of it.

I used to be high on Brown, but I'm rather bullish on him now. The tools are still there but it just seems he's regressed heavily once he came up to the show. Sort of reminds me of how the Phils handled Gavin Floyd.