MLB Discussion Thread

[Scotty D]

Originally Posted by Gribble

In his 5 starts the rangers have scored 1,2,3,3, and 1 runs. That's so bizarre.

He is also pitching late into games which helps out the bullpen.

[Hurricanes25]

Watching Berkman play 1st base makes me appreciate Teixera that much more.

[tjsunstein]

Albert Pujols
Miguel Cabrera
Chase Utley
Matt Holliday
Zach Grienke
Roy Halladay
Jered Weaver

If you told me I would have all of these guys on my roster August 1st and be in 7th in a money roto league, I would laugh at you. But it's a reality.

[MiWolves]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

Albert Pujols
Miguel Cabrera
Chase Utley
Matt Holliday
Zach Grienke
Roy Halladay
Jered Weaver

If you told me I would have all of these guys on my roster August 1st and be in 7th in a money roto league, I would laugh at you. But it's a reality.

Considering that Greinke, Pujols, and Utley are having a horrible year to their standards. Yes.

[tjsunstein]

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[Tampa 2 4 life]

Originally Posted by Stash

Just saw on TV that Hellickson will be making his MLB debut this week.

Tonight versus the mauer-less twins.

[comahan]

Originally Posted by Hurricanes25

Watching Berkman play 1st base makes me appreciate Teixera that much more.

Berkman is a good first baseman.

Tex is just really, really good.

[djp]

Originally Posted by Tampa 2 4 life

Tonight versus the mauer-less twins.

Mauer and Morneau-less Twins. But we have won 8 straight, and the Stache is going tonight.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by comahan

Berkman is a good first baseman.

Tex is just really, really good.

Yeah, Berk is good. He made some odd looking plays last night though.

[Tampa 2 4 life]

Originally Posted by djp

Mauer and Morneau-less Twins. But we have won 8 straight, and the Stache is going tonight.

Shush, don't ruin helloween for me.

[Brodeur]

He's bound to be at least better than Wade Davis.

[GB12]

Brewers extend Corey Hart for 3 years.

$1 million signing bonus.

$6.5 million salary in 2011.

$9 million salary in 2012.

$10 million salary in 2013.

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by GB12

Brewers extend Corey Hart for 3 years.

$1 million signing bonus.

$6.5 million salary in 2011.

$9 million salary in 2012.

$10 million salary in 2013.

This doesn't help their pitching.

[D-Unit]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

He's bound to be at least better than Wade Davis.

Pshh. You love Wade Davis. That's why you won't trade him to me. ;)

[Rob S]

I think I am doing Buster Posey and Mat Latos for Carlos Gonzalez and Roy Oswalt, thoughts?

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by Brodeur

This doesn't help their pitching.

But they can hit!

[nepg]

Originally Posted by sbh15

the fact remains that even if pedroia, martinez, etc. get healthy, we still probably won't beat the yankees even if we do beat out tampa. if paps still had any years left on his deal, this would be a non-issue, but now the team is poised to pay a guy who has slowly declined into mediocrity at the closer position one of the biggest contracts at the position if they want to keep him, which i figure theo will. especially with the possibility of a nightmare scenario where he goes to the yanks. it's also especially aggravating considering the market for relievers this off-season. the nats got wilson ramos for matt ******* capps, can you imagine what the sox could have pulled for paps?

i guess it all depends on your view of boston's playoff chances... i think that they'll be sitting at home in october, so i thought they should have been sellers.

I'm glad the Red Sox haven't done anything. They've stuck with the plan and have been smart in not selling off their farm (which has underperformed this year). They're holding mighty steady and have improved greatly everytime they get someone back from the DL. Standing mostly pat and trying to get in the playoffs with what they've got is the best move for them.

If the Red Sox get into the playoffs (I understand this is a homerific post, but please focus on the key italicized portion), they'll be on a serious hot streak, well rested, and no one can match up with Lester, Bucholz, & Beckett with Lackey and DiceK as their 4 & 5... So, really, if they get in the playoffs with what they've got and whatever farm help comes in, that will mean they're good enough to make a title run. For as crappy as they've seemed at times, only the Yankees have scored more runs. It's just that damned bullpen (they're calling up the youngsters now).

As for Paps, he's been killing them this year, but he's still their 2nd best reliever (the whole closer role is bunk, imo - doesn't matter who closes and who pitches the 8th). If the Theo holds to what he's been doing, he'll let Papelbon walk before he throws a big contract at him. Another thing with Papelbon that I have to give him a little benefit of the doubt with is it seems like he's had serious family issues all year long. Whether you have a regular job, minimum wage, or are just a student, when you have family problems your performance is going to be affected.

[tjsunstein]

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[Tampa 2 4 life]

So Jeremy Hellickson is ******* dirty.

[yo123]

I don't think I've ever cared less about a "major" sports story than A-Rod's 600th home run. Call me if he gets to 763.

[Giantsfan1080]

I friggen hate Luis Castillo so god damn much.

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

I friggen hate Luis Castillo so god damn much.

He has a higher OBP than Ike Davis as a 2nd baseman, so I consider that to be a success.

[Giantsfan1080]

All Castillo does is get on base but even that is misleading. He provides absolutely nothing to the game of baseball anymore.

[djp]

Hellickson looks pretty good, but I'm getting a colossal douchebag vibe from him

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by djp

Hellickson looks pretty good, but I'm getting a colossal douchebag vibe from him

Maybe, but AJ Pierzynski was on the Twins once upon a time so...