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Post by mccombe35 on Aug 24, 2016 7:53:38 GMT -5
Ted Williams hr supposedly "landed on a straw hat" of someone sitting in that seat. It had to have bounced around to have that happen.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 8:34:59 GMT -5
raise your hand if your team has won 9 in a row at any point this season
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 8:35:39 GMT -5
Rich hill starts for the first time in what feels like 2 years today.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 8:35:45 GMT -5
Orioles placed RHP Chris Tillman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 21, with right shoulder inflammation.
He is eligible to return from the disabled list September 5 and the O's are hoping he will be ready on that date. Tillman missed a start one week ago after complaining of shoulder discomfort and then got lit up for six earned runs over just two innings Saturday versus the Astros. That blunder aside, he has been the Orioles' most reliable pitcher in 2016 by far. Ubaldo Jimenez and his 6.94 ERA will start in Tillman's place Thursday versus the Nationals.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 8:38:45 GMT -5
Arrieta
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Duffy
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Post by bigddude on Aug 24, 2016 9:16:56 GMT -5
 "So, Mr. Hamilton, with all this new fangled stat cast stuff, it says you were doing 22 mph when you caught that ball. What do you think of that?"  |
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Post by bigddude on Aug 24, 2016 9:31:52 GMT -5
So the Dodgers now have seven starting pitchers on the disabled list....
Still in first place.
Just saying.
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Post by mccombe35 on Aug 24, 2016 9:32:18 GMT -5
joe maddon is already whining about the weather for the playoffs
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Post by NEW YORK on Aug 24, 2016 9:33:45 GMT -5
joe maddon is already whining about the weather for the playoffs Getting the ball to Chapman can spell their doom come October |
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Post by lemiwinks on Aug 24, 2016 10:04:15 GMT -5
joe maddon is already whining about the weather for the playoffs Getting the ball to Chapman can spell their doom come October Right now they are saying Rondon & Strop back in September.....if so, back to the best bullpen in baseball. |
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Post by OXlodge on Aug 24, 2016 10:12:49 GMT -5
Freeman is on fire. I'm sure it has something to do with having some protection now.
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Post by lemiwinks on Aug 24, 2016 11:13:02 GMT -5
just a little update again......
Addison Russell in August: .304/.370/.652
Addison Russell in the last 7: .357/.387/.929
and.....something you may not know because it is being done in obscurity......after Abreu's brutal start.....
Jose Abreu in August: .373/.427/.683
Jose Abreu in the last 7: .400/.478/.900
His son finally showed up from Cuba a couple of weeks ago, apparently he has been trying to get him here for almost a year.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:13:18 GMT -5
Best catcher glove
After ranking second last year, Buster Posey moves to the top spot here. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
1. Buster Posey, Giants
2. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays
4. Jonathan Lucroy, Rangers
5. Francisco Cervelli, Pirates
These five catchers are all above-average receivers, framers and game-callers, and all have been doing it for a little while (or a long while), giving me more confidence in the rankings here, because it is one of the hardest tools to evaluate visually and the statistics we have to measure catcher defense remain imprecise and/or nonexistent. As with last year's list, Yasmani Grandal, an excellent framer, doesn't make the cut, because he's a poor receiver and even worse at calling a game. Salvador Perez, praised as a good receiver, doesn't make the cut, because he's a consistently below-average framer. Kevin Plawecki might have made this list if Mets manager Terry Collins hadn't killed him in May with his comments to the media.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:13:44 GMT -5
Best catcher arm
Even at age 34, Yady Molina still has a cannon; he repeats in the top spot. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports
1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals
2. Salvador Perez, Royals
3. Matt Wieters, Orioles
4. Gary Sanchez, Yankees
5. Christian Bethancourt, Padres
Molina's good enough at controlling the running game that runners tend to attempt fewer steals against him. They haven't learned that lesson with Perez, who has nailed 31 of 61 baserunners this season. The next three guys on the list all have very strong arms but aren't as effective as the first two in actually nabbing would-be thieves. Bethancourt has the best arm strength of any catcher I've seen, but still takes longer than he should to get rid of the ball. If you could give him the release of Posey, who doesn't have huge arm strength but gets rid of the ball quickly, no one would ever run on him. Cubs rookie Willson Contreras could also be put on this list.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:13:59 GMT -5
Best infield glove
Andrelton Simmons still has the best infield glove in baseball ... John Cordes/Icon Sportswire
1. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Angels
2. Manny Machado, 3B/SS, Orioles
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies
4. Brandon Crawford, SS, Giants
5. Francisco Lindor, SS, Indians
We're in a golden era of infield defense right now. Look at some of the names who didn't make the list: Jose Iglesias, Dustin Pedroia, Adrian Beltre, Anthony Rendon, Zack Cozart, Adeiny Hechavarria, Addison Russell, Nick Ahmed. Plus fielders, all of them. (Perhaps plus is the new average.) Simmons remains the gold standard for defense, the best defensive infielder we've seen since Ozzie Smith, but Machado is his analogue at third base and could return to shortstop full time if the need arises.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:14:11 GMT -5
Infield arm
... and he can throw, too. Kevin Sullivan/The Orange County Register via AP
1. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Angels
2. Manny Machado, 3B, Orioles
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies
4. Anthony Rendon, 3B, Nationals
5. Troy Tulowitzki, SS, Blue Jays
I've talked enough about Simmons throwing 98 mph as an amateur pitcher/shortstop at Western Oklahoma. Machado and Tulowitzki had the strongest throwing arms I've seen on an amateur player in person -- I didn't see Simmons before he signed -- and Rendon's arm strength and overall defensive prowess have been lost a little beneath all his injuries.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:14:23 GMT -5
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Despite missing almost two months with a broken hand, Kevin Kiermaier still has plus-16 Defensive Runs Saved this season. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara
1. Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
2. Billy Hamilton, Reds
3. Jason Heyward, Cubs
4. Kevin Pillar, Blue Jays
5. Mookie Betts, Red Sox
The first four were easy. Kiermaier has become a historically great defensive outfielder, and Hamilton is the fastest player in the majors, perhaps in MLB history, and has the range that such speed confers on a fielder. As for the fifth spot, it could have gone to a number of players, but I went with Betts, in part, because he has shown he can handle center field as well as right and is such a good athlete that he could probably play any position the Red Sox ask him to play.
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:14:35 GMT -5
Outfield arm
Bryce Harper can do more than just hit home runs; he has a tremendous arm as well. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire
1. Bryce Harper, Nationals
2. Leonys Martin, Mariners
3. Aaron Hicks, Yankees
4. Kevin Kiermaier, Rays
5. Adam Jones, Orioles
Harper, Hicks and Jones all pitched as amateurs, so it's no surprise to see them all turn into hard-throwing outfielders, with Harper and Jones bringing more accuracy and Hicks just bringing heat. Adam Eaton and Colby Rasmus would be in the next tier, as would Byron Buxton and Carlos Gomez if either were on a major league roster at the moment.
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Post by HemroidB on Aug 24, 2016 11:15:13 GMT -5
Best catcher glove After ranking second last year, Buster Posey moves to the top spot here. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) 1. Buster Posey, Giants 2. Yadier Molina, Cardinals 3. Russell Martin, Blue Jays 4. Jonathan Lucroy, Rangers 5. Francisco Cervelli, Pirates These five catchers are all above-average receivers, framers and game-callers, and all have been doing it for a little while (or a long while), giving me more confidence in the rankings here, because it is one of the hardest tools to evaluate visually and the statistics we have to measure catcher defense remain imprecise and/or nonexistent. As with last year's list, Yasmani Grandal, an excellent framer, doesn't make the cut, because he's a poor receiver and even worse at calling a game. Salvador Perez, praised as a good receiver, doesn't make the cut, because he's a consistently below-average framer. Kevin Plawecki might have made this list if Mets manager Terry Collins hadn't killed him in May with his comments to the media. That makes sense. Yadier is definitely on the decline in his career. |
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Post by OXlodge on Aug 24, 2016 11:15:39 GMT -5
SIMMONS!!!!!
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Post by lemiwinks on Aug 24, 2016 11:20:11 GMT -5
Best infield glove Andrelton Simmons still has the best infield glove in baseball ... John Cordes/Icon Sportswire 1. Andrelton Simmons, SS, Angels 2. Manny Machado, 3B/SS, Orioles 3. Nolan Arenado, 3B, Rockies 4. Brandon Crawford, SS, Giants 5. Francisco Lindor, SS, Indians We're in a golden era of infield defense right now. Look at some of the names who didn't make the list: Jose Iglesias, Dustin Pedroia, Adrian Beltre, Anthony Rendon, Zack Cozart, Adeiny Hechavarria, Addison Russell, Nick Ahmed. Plus fielders, all of them. (Perhaps plus is the new average.) Simmons remains the gold standard for defense, the best defensive infielder we've seen since Ozzie Smith, but Machado is his analogue at third base and could return to shortstop full time if the need arises. Baez, Russell..... |
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Post by Super Paul Mullin on Aug 24, 2016 11:23:59 GMT -5
Best catcher arm Even at age 34, Yady Molina still has a cannon; he repeats in the top spot. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports 1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals 2. Salvador Perez, Royals 3. Matt Wieters, Orioles 4. Gary Sanchez, Yankees 5. Christian Bethancourt, Padres Molina's good enough at controlling the running game that runners tend to attempt fewer steals against him. They haven't learned that lesson with Perez, who has nailed 31 of 61 baserunners this season. The next three guys on the list all have very strong arms but aren't as effective as the first two in actually nabbing would-be thieves. Bethancourt has the best arm strength of any catcher I've seen, but still takes longer than he should to get rid of the ball. If you could give him the release of Posey, who doesn't have huge arm strength but gets rid of the ball quickly, no one would ever run on him. Cubs rookie Willson Contreras could also be put on this list. These lists are now suspect. I get that everyone wants to jerk off to Sanchez's offensive, but now what, in less than 15 starts at catcher, we're going to say he has one of the best arms at the position?! Holy sample size. Lemme guess. The writer watched hours and hours of tape of Sanchez at Scranton. Right. |
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Post by bigddude on Aug 24, 2016 11:24:53 GMT -5
Outfield arm Bryce Harper can do more than just hit home runs; he has a tremendous arm as well. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire 1. Bryce Harper, Nationals 2. Leonys Martin, Mariners 3. Aaron Hicks, Yankees 4. Kevin Kiermaier, Rays 5. Adam Jones, Orioles Harper, Hicks and Jones all pitched as amateurs, so it's no surprise to see them all turn into hard-throwing outfielders, with Harper and Jones bringing more accuracy and Hicks just bringing heat. Adam Eaton and Colby Rasmus would be in the next tier, as would Byron Buxton and Carlos Gomez if either were on a major league roster at the moment. All he does is post sports. |
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Post by mccombe35 on Aug 24, 2016 11:25:40 GMT -5
Eaton should have been on the OF list for glove & arm!
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 11:27:04 GMT -5
Best catcher arm Even at age 34, Yady Molina still has a cannon; he repeats in the top spot. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports 1. Yadier Molina, Cardinals 2. Salvador Perez, Royals 3. Matt Wieters, Orioles 4. Gary Sanchez, Yankees 5. Christian Bethancourt, Padres Molina's good enough at controlling the running game that runners tend to attempt fewer steals against him. They haven't learned that lesson with Perez, who has nailed 31 of 61 baserunners this season. The next three guys on the list all have very strong arms but aren't as effective as the first two in actually nabbing would-be thieves. Bethancourt has the best arm strength of any catcher I've seen, but still takes longer than he should to get rid of the ball. If you could give him the release of Posey, who doesn't have huge arm strength but gets rid of the ball quickly, no one would ever run on him. Cubs rookie Willson Contreras could also be put on this list. These lists are now suspect. I get that everyone wants to jerk off to Sanchez's offensive, but now what, in less than 15 starts at catcher, we're going to say he has one of the best arms at the position?! Holy sample size. Lemme guess. The writer watched hours and hours of tape of Sanchez at Scranton. Right. its keith law, so take it for its worth |
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Post by bigddude on Aug 24, 2016 11:53:22 GMT -5
Fenway Park is going to get another face-lift before the 2017 season.
The 104-year-old ballpark has undergone plenty of renovations in the last decade, and the Boston Red Sox just received approval to make more. The Boston Landmark Commission gave the Red Sox the go-ahead Tuesday on four of their six proposed changes, and chief among them is the replacement of Pesky’s Pole.
But don’t worry about Fenway losing the charm of its right field foul pole because the new Pesky Pole will look exactly the same as the old one. The replacement simply will be solid and up to code, WFXT-TV’s Ted Daniel reported Tuesday.
The Red Sox also will replace the bullpen field wall with removable wall, add seating and a bar to the right field grandstand and replace the Cumberland Farms sign in right field with a video board. Plans to add more suites on the right field and left field level and to move the dugouts forward 3 1/2 feet to create 124 seats around them were rejected.
All of the approved changes are expected to be completed before Opening Day 2017.
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Post by lemiwinks on Aug 24, 2016 11:56:38 GMT -5
in 4 consecutive years....has anyone been:
College player of the year
Minor league player of the year
MLB Rookie of the year
MLB MVP....
pretty sure that is a big fat no........until maybe now...
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Post by OXlodge on Aug 24, 2016 11:59:26 GMT -5
in 4 consecutive years....has anyone been: College player of the year Minor league player of the year MLB Rookie of the year MLB MVP.... pretty sure that is a big fat no........until maybe now... Buster Posey? |
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Post by Mr mastodon farm on Aug 24, 2016 12:01:20 GMT -5
in 4 consecutive years....has anyone been: College player of the year Minor league player of the year MLB Rookie of the year MLB MVP.... pretty sure that is a big fat no........until maybe now... Was thinking Mauer, but he didn't go to college |
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Post by OXlodge on Aug 24, 2016 12:01:34 GMT -5
Consecutive years?
Ahh fuck me then.
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