MLB Discussion Thread

[yo123]

Happy opening day indeed, it kind of annoys me that there isn't any day games today though. Opening day should have day games.

[TheBoyWonder22]

I'm gonna need a stream for the Braves game tomorrow so I can continue my J Hey tradition.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by ImBrotherCain

Bard is the starting #5 so that makes no freaking sense.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...thumb_surgery/



With that said and Aceves possibly spot starting for Beckett, Melancon is the smart move.

Read on Twitter they said Aceves is closing.

[Giantsfan1080]

The Mets and Jon Niese have agreed upon a 5 year $25 million deal. It also has 2 team options which could raise the vaule of the deal to $52 million. It was patterened after Holland's deal with Texas.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

The Mets and Jon Niese have agreed upon a 5 year $25 million deal. It also has 2 team options which could raise the vaule of the deal to $52 million. It was patterened after Holland's deal with Texas.

13 million dollar options. You guys should have money or new owners by then.

[Jughead10]

Maybe we should post opening day rosters. It would be easier to have them hear rather than search the internet.

Yankees 25 Man Roster

Lineup
1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Curtis Granderson, CF
3. Robinson Cano, 2B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Mark Teixiera, 1B
6. Nick Swisher, RF
7. Raul Ibanez, DH
8. Russell Martin, CC
9. Brett Gardner, LF

Bench
Eduardo Nunez, IF
Chris Stewart, C
Andruw Jones, OF/DH
Eric Chavez, 1B/3B

Rotation
1. CC Sabathia, LH
2. Hiroki Kuroda, RH
3. Phil Hughes, RH
4. Ivan Nova, RH
5. Freddy Garcia, RH

Bullpen
Mariano Rivera, CL
David Robertson, SU
Rafael Soriano, SU
Boone Logan, LH
Clay Rapada, LH
Cory Wade, RH
David Phelps, RH Longman


Michael Pineda, DL Hopefully until mid May
Andy Pettitte, Minors until early-mid May

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

The Mets and Jon Niese have agreed upon a 5 year $25 million deal. It also has 2 team options which could raise the vaule of the deal to $52 million. It was patterened after Holland's deal with Texas.

Rubin goofed up on the 2nd part. Max value is 46. Great deal for the Mets.

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Rubin goofed up on the 2nd part. Max value is 46. Great deal for the Mets.

Even better news then. Probably the 2nd best thing Sandy has done besides getting Wheeler.

[jrdrylie]

Cubs 25 Man Roster

Lineup
1. David DeJesus-RF
2. Darwin Barney- 2B
3. Starlin Castro- SS
4. Bryan LaHair- 1B
5. Alfonso Soriano- LF
6. Ian Stewart- 3B
7. Marlon Byrd- CF
8. Geovany Soto- C
9. Pitcher

Bench
Jeff Baker- IF
Joe Mather- 3B
Blake DeWitt-2B
Reed Johnson- RF
Steve Clevenger- C

Starting Rotataion
1. Ryan Dempster
2. Matt Garza
3. Jeff Samardzija
4. Chris Volstad
5. Paul Maholm

Bullpen
Carlos Marmol- Closer
Kerry Wood- SU
Rafael Dolis- SU
James Russell- LHP
Manny Corpas- RHP
Shawn Camp- RHP
Lendy Castillo- RHP

My god this team is bad. Thankfully we still have the Astros to keep us out of last place. Personally, I think they should just go young, play Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson to get them some Major League experience and see what you have in them, and get ready for 2013.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Even better news then. Probably the 2nd best thing Sandy has done besides getting Wheeler.

What about that oil change and tire rotation?

[Giantsfan1080]

Originally Posted by Jughead10

What about that oil change and tire rotation?

Probably top 5.

[SickwithIt1010]

Rizzo starting in AAA?

[Don Vito]

This Marlins national anthem makes me want to puke

[Xiomera]

Originally Posted by Don Vito

This Marlins national anthem makes me want to puke

You're the worst kind of person.

[Don Vito]

This whole Marlins pre game in general is a big cluster ****. I don't understand why they brought Ali out, yes I understand he won the title in Miami but still. He looks like he is going to die on the field, it is just a long drawn out awkward ceremony.

[Stash]

Yeah, I thought that was pretty awkward too.

[Don Vito]

Originally Posted by Xiomera

You're the worst kind of person.

I understand the whole creativity stand point of wanting to put your own spin on it, whatever. Just don't make it sound like ****. People who say "oh they can do it their way don't be ignorant" and that stuff, I am not being ignorant. You can be creative but just don't suck.

[Xiomera]

Originally Posted by Don Vito

I understand the whole creativity stand point of wanting to put your own spin on it, whatever. Just don't make it sound like ****. People who say "oh they can do it their way don't be ignorant" and that stuff, I am not being ignorant. You can be creative but just don't suck.

That anthem rendition is iconic. He performed it at the 1968 World Series at Tigers Stadium the same way, and many times since.

And he's Puerto Rican, so it makes sense for the Marlins to invite him.

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by Xiomera

That anthem rendition is iconic. He performed it at the 1968 World Series at Tigers Stadium the same way, and many times since.

And he's Puerto Rican, so it makes sense for the Marlins to invite him.

[Giantsfan1080]

Who's Puerto Rican?

[Xiomera]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Who's Puerto Rican?

Jose Feliciano, the anthem performer.

[Don Vito]

I didn't know their was any significance behind it, I've never heard that rendition or that it was played in the WS. It was just too much if you ask me, I'm sure it sounded better in 1968 when the guy wasn't so old.

[Giantsfan1080]

Got ya. I'm still at work so only able to follow on Gameday. Yoda's probably happy Freese starting right where he left off from the WS.

[ChiFan24]

Josh Johnson waits til he's on my fantasy team to give up 2 runs for the first time ever. Bastard.

3 runs. I hate the Cardinals so, so much.

[ChiFan24]

Originally Posted by jrdrylie

Cubs 25 Man Roster

Lineup
1. David DeJesus-RF
2. Darwin Barney- 2B
3. Starlin Castro- SS
4. Bryan LaHair- 1B
5. Alfonso Soriano- LF
6. Ian Stewart- 3B
7. Marlon Byrd- CF
8. Geovany Soto- C
9. Pitcher

Bench
Jeff Baker- IF
Joe Mather- 3B
Blake DeWitt-2B
Reed Johnson- RF
Steve Clevenger- C

Starting Rotataion
1. Ryan Dempster
2. Matt Garza
3. Jeff Samardzija
4. Chris Volstad
5. Paul Maholm

Bullpen
Carlos Marmol- Closer
Kerry Wood- SU
Rafael Dolis- SU
James Russell- LHP
Manny Corpas- RHP
Shawn Camp- RHP
Lendy Castillo- RHP

My god this team is bad. Thankfully we still have the Astros to keep us out of last place. Personally, I think they should just go young, play Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson to get them some Major League experience and see what you have in them, and get ready for 2013.

You forgot Luis Valbuena!!!!

Oh.....and they will go young, just not until June 1. No need to start the clock on Jackson for 2 months of play when we already have a pretty solid center fielder in Byrd (who will hopefully use those 2 months to gain trade value). Rizzo just needs some more seasoning. He was awful in the majors last year, and I think Hoyer really regrets starting his clock before he needed to.

My prediction is 72-90. A few bright spots, especially after June, but meh overall. As long as we get one of the top tier college pitchers with the #6 pick and Marmol bounces back and establishes some trade value, I'll be happy.