MLB Discussion Thread

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by marshallb

What's funny is that Dusty doesn't trust Bray against lefties, but his numbers against lefties the past two years are: .185/.265/.292 and .106/.208/.298. LOL

Dusty Baker is a force.

[ImBrotherCain]

Originally Posted by gpngc

Seems like a very fair offer. Only thing is Cano is the best player in the deal and Weeks and Tulo have checkered injury history.

I also think Cano's batting average and HRs could spike from last year.

Huh? I think that is debatable.

[KCJ58]

Originally Posted by ImBrotherCain

Huh? I think that is debatable.

I'm not a Yankee hater

but I see I big decrease for Cano this year, on all his numbers across the board

[Hurricanes25]

Pretty even deal Scotty. I would probably take it.

Originally Posted by KCJ58

I'm not a Yankee hater

but I see I big decrease for Cano this year, on all his numbers across the board

Why?

[KCJ58]

Originally Posted by Hurricanes25

Why?

I think he's a capable MVP candidate when healthy and if he's smacking the ball well he's on of the most dangerous hitters in baseball, having said that, it's just a prediction but I guess I'll have to back it up. First, dealing with nagging injuries already in Spring (left hand) is not the best start for the upcoming season. He ended the last month of last season (September) with one of his worst months statically for Cano compared to his other months, which compared to what he did in May of 2011, which was really bad. His last 7 games he had a .200 BA, but did turn it around personally during the post season. I'm not saying Cano is gonna tank this year or that he wont hit for a, .300 +20 HR, +100 RBI, because he's certainly capable of it. All I'm saying is I wouldn't be surprised if he had a down year

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by KCJ58

I think he's a capable MVP candidate when healthy and if he's smacking the ball well he's on of the most dangerous hitters in baseball, having said that, it's just a prediction but I guess I'll have to back it up. First, dealing with nagging injuries already in Spring (left hand) is not the best start for the upcoming season. He ended the last month of last season (September) with one of his worst months statically for Cano compared to his other months, which compared to what he did in May of 2011, which was really bad. His last 7 games he had a .200 BA, but did turn it around personally during the post season. I'm not saying Cano is gonna tank this year or that he wont hit for a, .300 +20 HR, +100 RBI, because he's certainly capable of it. All I'm saying is I wouldn't be surprised if he had a down year

Just pointing out that you a partially basing a prediction for a whole season off 7 games in September of last year. When he played great in October. For someone to even say he will have a huge year based on October of last year would be pretty silly.

[Hurricanes25]

Fair enough. I just wanted to see what your thought process was.

[Prowler]

Don't do the Tulo trade. Something bad will happen and you will be screwed for the season. Trust the force that guided your hand on draft night. If you do the trade and Cano doesn't perform, then you will hate yourself and give up on the season. If you find out that Cano would have been better, then you can at least tell yourself that you were trusting your own gut by sticking to your picks instead of taking someone else's unsolicited offer. Plus, it will probably take most of the year to realize if Cano was truly better or not and by then you won't care.

[tjsunstein]

Out of curiosity, what are the expectations for the Phillies this year among board members? I see them in the playoffs obviously. I actually like our chances more with Pierre in LF rather than Mayberry but that looks like a platoon situation. I don't know if our pitching will be able to keep us in more games than last year with Worley being the X factor in the rotation. As much as everyone likes to hate on Howard, he's the key to this offense. Optimistically, I'd like to see him 100 percent before September so he can see live meaningful pitches enough time before the playoffs. With him, the floor is the NLCS. Without him, we're lucky to make it out of the DS.

[Bengals78]

I hate Dusty Baker but even he cant ruin a Votto extension.

[Wootylicous]

Ubaldo is badass

[Giantsfan1080]

And as Borat rants the Giants have Matt Cain are close to a long term deal. Officially 5 years $108 million and a team option for a 6th year.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

I actually like our chances more with Pierre in LF .

Does not compute.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

And as Borat rants the Giants have Matt Cain are close to a long term deal. Officially 5 years $108 million and a team option for a 6th year.

That's a shame.

[Giantsfan1080]

Why? You wanted him on the open market? It sounds like the Phillies and Hamels are going to be coming to an agreement on a deal soon also.

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by Giantsfan1080

Why? You wanted him on the open market? It sounds like the Phillies and Hamels are going to be coming to an agreement on a deal soon also.

I did. I think I told you that over a year ago.

[Stash]

Originally Posted by Jughead10

That's a shame.

Maybe you'll end up with Timmy instead.

[Bengals78]

Bruce - 2016, with team option for 2017
Votto - ???
Cueto - 2015
Latos - 2015
Aroldis - 2016
Leake - 2016

Im excited.

[redbills]

Originally Posted by Bengals78

Bruce - 2016, with team option for 2017
Votto - ???
Cueto - 2015
Latos - 2015
Aroldis - 2016
Leake - 2016

Im excited.

Baker is gonna keep Aroldis as a 7th/8th inning guy forever.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by redbills

Baker is gonna keep Aroldis as a 7th/8th inning guy forever.

Im still optimistic they outlast him.

[Bengals78]

Our rotation in 2013 should easily be

Latos
Chapman
Cueto
Leake
???

[scottyboy]

i don't think i'm going to do it because i'm pretty set on steals, having Gardner and Bourne

but I ******* love cano. and this kid loves tulo

[Jughead10]

Originally Posted by scottyboy

i don't think i'm going to do it because i'm pretty set on steals, having Gardner and Bourne

but I ******* love cano. and this kid loves tulo

Get him to sweeten the pot then.

[Borat]

Originally Posted by Stash

Maybe you'll end up with Timmy instead.

I'm sending poop to your house. Be sure to answer the door.

[Borat]

Juggy, I will not share my co-Cain with you!