MLB Discussion Thread - Page 722

thenewfeature06 · 08-22-2011, 08:32 PM

I used Verlander in 2k today lolol.

I won.

Cakes is such a good average hitter <3

keylime_5 · 08-22-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

The Twins placed Jim Thome on waivers, and Travis Hafner was put on the DL. If the Indians don't claim Thome, they are the dumbest franchise in sports. Just seeing Thome in an Indians uniform again will make missing the playoffs that much easier. Not to mention, it will sell a lot of tickets.

well they won't want to give up anything for him and he's not doing very well this season anyhow. Too bad Manny screwed up and had to retire this year, he would've been a good deadline acquisition for the Tribe had he played, shades of bringing back Lofton in '07.

tjsunstein · 08-22-2011, 08:44 PM

Cliff Lee: 7 INN, 3 HA, 3 BBI, 7 K, 0.857 WHIP
Hunter Pence: 2-2, 1.000 BA, HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 2 BB

Opponent: Mets.

tjsunstein · 08-22-2011, 08:45 PM

I'm also hoping Thome finds his way back to Philly.

tjsunstein · 08-22-2011, 08:48 PM

Michael Martinez and Wilson Valdez just turned one of the quickest double plays I've seen in a while from the Phillies. With Rollins on the DL, I hope Valdez can at least play decent defense.

tjsunstein · 08-22-2011, 08:49 PM

17 shutouts this year for Phillies pitching.
Cliff Lee is a 14 game winner.
Screw that Nationals series.

Xiomera · 08-22-2011, 09:24 PM

Do you guys think Verlander has a shot at AL MVP?

He has 6 more starts this year. He could win 23 or 24 games while leading the league in innings pitched, strikeouts and WHIP with an ERA around 2.30.

14 of his 19 wins have come following a Tigers loss. The ultimate streak-stopper.

yodapoop · 08-22-2011, 10:34 PM

Alright I know we are like 70 games out of first place and are not going anywhere near the playoffs. But games like this drive me bat **** crazy. LaRussa freeking pulled Carpenter 1 batter in the 9th inning of a shutout with 99 pitches. I understand if we have a good bullpen, but our bullpen is the worst in baseball's long ass history. Its terrible. Our closer has 10 decisions. We're on like our 4th closer and I think LaRussa is just done trying new dudes he'll just let this one suck. LaRussa needs to be done. The game has passed him by, we need a new manager. This isn't the 90s anymore. Consistency is good when u are good, but to consistently, well we always seem to finish above 500 and all but thats enough. He has 2 titles in like 60 years. And unless u manage the Cubs, I think any1 could do that. LaRussa GTFO. And yes, I realize we have no ******* chance, but ****!

yo123 · 08-22-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by keylime_5

well they won't want to give up anything for him and he's not doing very well this season anyhow. Too bad Manny screwed up and had to retire this year, he would've been a good deadline acquisition for the Tribe had he played, shades of bringing back Lofton in '07.

An OPS of .858 is good.

yo123 · 08-22-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tjsunstein

I'm also hoping Thome finds his way back to Philly.

Literally every team in the league would have to pass on him.

yodapoop · 08-22-2011, 10:47 PM

Yeah and maybe Jim Thome can become a gosh damn closer.

djp · 08-23-2011, 01:48 AM

If Ben Revere had a throwing arm, he'd be the best defender in the game. The catch he made tonight was just spectacular, even though he got turned around a bit.

Brodeur · 08-23-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by djp

If Ben Revere had a throwing arm, he'd be the best defender in the game. The catch he made tonight was just spectacular, even though he got turned around a bit.

Peter Bourjos would like a word.

hawkeye123 · 08-23-2011, 01:53 AM

Bad things will happen tomorrow if I don't see Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt starting.

Giantsfan1080 · 08-23-2011, 03:09 PM

The D'backs traded Kelly Johnson for Aaron Hill and John McDonald. Good move by the Jays as usual.

KCJ58 · 08-23-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

The D'backs traded Kelly Johnson for Aaron Hill and John McDonald. Good move by the Jays as usual.

for some reason I like the trade better for the D-Bags

Giantsfan1080 · 08-23-2011, 03:25 PM

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for some reason I like the trade better for the D-Bags

Well Hill is terrible. Johnson is a FA so the Jays are going to net probably a Type A for him. Even if he does accept arb then he's still an upgrade at 2B.

KCJ58 · 08-23-2011, 03:43 PM

Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez was reportedly claimed off waivers Tuesday

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_mlb&c_id=mlb

Apparently by the Rockies

Brodeur · 08-23-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Well Hill is terrible. Johnson is a FA so the Jays are going to net probably a Type A for him. Even if he does accept arb then he's still an upgrade at 2B.

He'll be a Type B, but still worth it.

Giantsfan1080 · 08-23-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

He'll be a Type B, but still worth it.

Thought he was close to an A right now but yes AA still killed the deal as usual.

fenikz · 08-23-2011, 04:41 PM

Hill is also a type B, saves the Jays a bit of money and gives the D'Backs a little more depth in the middle infield

Stash · 08-23-2011, 04:46 PM

Kouz to Colorado for PTBNL or cash.

Giantsfan1080 · 08-23-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

He'll be a Type B, but still worth it.

I was right. Johnson is the highest Type B right now and has a very good chance of becoming a Type A by the end of the year.

fenikz · 08-23-2011, 04:55 PM

why do you think that? moving to a better league prob just makes him drop more

djp · 08-23-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodeur

Peter Bourjos would like a word.

Bourjos is obviously phenomenal but I don't think Revere's sheer range can be matched. And that's not putting down Bourjos at all, I saw him rob Thome of a homer earlier this year, one of the best catches I've ever seen in person. I'd rather have Bourjos because of Revere's noodle arm and lack of discipline though