MLB Discussion Thread

[themaninblack]

Joey Votto has some of the best oppage power I've ever seen from a Red. That HR was beast.

[Donno]

Originally Posted by nobodyinparticular

My life as an A's fan just got better. Chris Carter is getting the call up to the majors. This makes me very happy!

Yes! Its happening!

[Bengals78]

from ESPN
In July, Votto hit .362 and slugged .702 (meaning his average base hit was nearly a double).

And if he hits well enough through August, over his short career, September has been his best month. He hit .385 last year during the month.

Votto is the most excited I have been about a single Reds player since Barry back in the day.

[Notredameleo]

According to ESPN's bottom line, Jim Edmonds was traded to the Reds. I cant find it online though.

[Bengals78]

Wow. We sent Dickerson for Edmonds.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by Bengals78

from ESPN
In July, Votto hit .362 and slugged .702 (meaning his average base hit was nearly a double).

And if he hits well enough through August, over his short career, September has been his best month. He hit .385 last year during the month.

Votto is the most excited I have been about a single Reds player since Barry back in the day.

Even as a Cubs fan, I love me some Votto. I thought he was awesome going into last year, then bought him in fantasy for $14. What a steal. I'm just glad he was able to overcome his vertigo and subsequent depression problems.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by iowatreat54

Even as a Cubs fan, I love me some Votto. I thought he was awesome going into last year, then bought him in fantasy for $14. What a steal. I'm just glad he was able to overcome his vertigo and subsequent depression problems.

Very true. He is in line for a big pay raise this up coming off season.

[Giantsfan1080]

Votto is having a hell of a season. Damn writers aren't making a big enough deal about it.

[Tampa 2 4 life]

Jeff Niemann to the DL.

[Brodeur]

I've taken the 1991 Pirates to four straight titles in my new OOTP thing, so I feel like I've gotten some redemption for Hines.

[Tampa 2 4 life]

Joyce > Boesch

[Bengals78]

Mike Leake needs the DL. It's obvious now he is wearing out badly.

[holt_bruce81]

http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs...the_chris.html

Phillips fouled a ball off his shin Saturday in Chicago and missed Sunday’s game. But he was in Monday’s linekup and said, “I’d play against these guys with one leg. We have to beat these guys. I hate the Cardinals. All they do is - and moan about everything, all of them, they’re little bitches, all of ‘em. I really hate the Cardinals. Compared to the Cardinals, I love the Chicago Cubs. Let me make this clear - I hate the Cardinals

HAHAHAHA Brandon Brandon Brandon.........Shame on you!

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by Bengals78

Mike Leake needs the DL. It's obvious now he is wearing out badly.

Cards are in the same situation with Jaime Garcia.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

Cards are in the same situation with Jaime Garcia.

Fortunately for the Reds, we can run out a few decent options as replacements.
Sam LeCure, Matt Maloney, Homer Bailey if he is ready same with Aaron Harang.

[M.O.T.H.]

No Mike Minor debut posts? I hate you guys. haha. Must be nice starting off your MLB career against the Astros.

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by Bengals78

Fortunately for the Reds, we can run out a few decent options as replacements.
Sam LeCure, Matt Maloney, Homer Bailey if he is ready same with Aaron Harang.

Those are all atrocious options. Sorry

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by holt_bruce81

Those are all atrocious options. Sorry

Compared to what the Cards could run out in replace of Garcia....

Maloney - 3.09 ERA on the year in 2 starts. Ill take that from a spot starter.
Lecure - 4.86 ERA in 6 starts. Not great but on a team that can hit like ours can, not shabby.
Bailey - Has looked good in his rehab starts.
Harang - After his horrendous start, was pitching good until the DL stint.

[holt_bruce81]

Originally Posted by Bengals78

Compared to what the Cards could run out in replace of Garcia....

Maloney - 3.09 ERA on the year in 2 starts. Ill take that from a spot starter.
Lecure - 4.86 ERA in 6 starts. Not great but on a team that can hit like ours can, not shabby.
Bailey - Has looked good in his rehab starts.
Harang - After his horrendous start, was pitching good until the DL stint.

I'd take Kyle Lohse, Blake Hawksworth or if he's healthy Brad Penny over all of those guys.

[DeepThreat]

Oh, how I love Brandon Phillips.

Still kinda confused as to why the Reds traded Chris Dickerson for Jim Edmonds.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by DeepThreat

Oh, how I love Brandon Phillips.

Still kinda confused as to why the Reds traded Chris Dickerson for Jim Edmonds.

Chris Dickerson = 28 year old Edmonds.....and by Edmonds I mean will spend time on the DL.
He is an athlete trying to be a ball player. At 28, I highly doubt that changes.
Dickerson will always look good in AAA but be mediocre in the bigs.
For some reason, he loses his power and he is limited to CF. With Stubbs and Heisey, he wasn't gonna get play here.

[draftguru151]

Suck it Strasburg. 2R HR for Uggla. :D

[PalmerToCJ]

Reds-Cards get into it.... Nice, I love to see teams hate each other this much.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by PalmerToCJ

Reds-Cards get into it.... Nice, I love to see teams hate each other this much.

Anything good?

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Anything good?

Cueto was kicking Carpenter in the back while he was pushed up against the fence.