OH THE PAIN Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 19 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: The BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot was announced on Monday with Manny Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero and Ivan Rodriguez headlining the 19 new additions. All three have strong cases for inclusion in Cooperstown. They'll be joined on the ballot by first-timers Casey Blake, Pat Burrell, Orlando Cabrera, Mike Cameron, J.D. Drew, Carlos Guillén, Derrek Lee, Melvin Mora, Magglio Ordóñez, Jorge Posada, Edgar Rentería, Arthur Rhodes, Freddy Sánchez, Matt Stairs, Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield. Manny and Ivan have no chance . Roids baby . They can start their own hall of shame with Clemens and McGuire and Sosa and Palmiero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 28 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: Vlad should definitely be in. Not sur if first ballot, but he belongs. As much as he was known as a free swinger, he did not strike out that much. I don't think that he ever had a season over 100 whiffs. In this day, that would be considered phenomenal. His power and average combo along with speed early in his career should make him a lock. He was one of the 2 or 3 most dominant in his position for the era. I also believe him to be clean Definitely clean. Pretty notorious for eating like sh*t and hardly working out. His teammates from those Expos teams say he always used to get bombed almost every night too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 7 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: Vlad should definitely be in. Not sur if first ballot, but he belongs. As much as he was known as a free swinger, he did not strike out that much. I don't think that he ever had a season over 100 whiffs. In this day, that would be considered phenomenal. His power and average combo along with speed early in his career should make him a lock. He was one of the 2 or 3 most dominant in his position for the era. I also believe him to be clean He had 5 top 6 finishes in the MVP. He was 1 HR way from going 40/40. He had arguably the best arm while he was in Montreal. To your point, he never struck out 100 times, he struck out over 90 once, over 80 one other time. His career OPS is 931, and that's with his last 4 years dragging him down. If he played in NY on the Yankees, he'd have a plaque already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH THE PAIN Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 22 hours ago, OH THE PAIN said: Manny and Ivan have no chance . Roids baby . They can start their own hall of shame with Clemens and McGuire and Sosa and Palmiero. I forgot Bonds . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 21 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said: Definitely clean. Pretty notorious for eating like sh*t and hardly working out. His teammates from those Expos teams say he always used to get bombed almost every night too. Are you sure? He was involved with a trainer that has been banned from baseball club houses and he looks pretty jacked for a guy that parties, eats like sh*t and hardly works out. That guy should look like...David Ortiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 On 11/22/2016 at 8:07 AM, CrazyCarl40 said: Didn't he hit a ball that hit the ground and bounced before the plate once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 hour ago, PFSIKH said: Are you sure? He was involved with a trainer that has been banned from baseball club houses and he looks pretty jacked for a guy that parties, eats like sh*t and hardly works out. That guy should look like...David Ortiz. Of course I'm not pretty sure. How could I definitely know some sh*t like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Walker for Segura is an interesting trade I like for both teams. Segura's an add for the Mariners, the D'Backs add another young arm with a high ceiling to go with Goldschmidt, Pollock, Lamb, and a couple of young versatile players in Owings and Drury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 -- The Mariners finally landed the established shortstop they've long been trying to find. To do it, they had to part with a talented young pitcher who still has the potential to blossom. Seattle and Arizona pulled off a five-player trade on Wednesday night, with the Mariners acquiring speedy infielder Jean Segura and the Diamondbacks getting right-hander Taijuan Walker as the centerpieces of the deal. Segura immediately projects as Seattle's leadoff hitter and starting shortstop, solidifying an infield that already includes Kyle Seager at third base and Robinson Cano at second. Segura hit .319 with 20 home runs and 63 RBIs last season for the Diamondbacks, led the National League with 203 hits and posted a career-high 5.7 WAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 https://mobile.twitter.com/MLB/status/804166005702344706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thankfully, the new CBA determines home field advantage for WS by awarding it to the team that has the most wins in regular season. I have not read what happens in case of a tie in that record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: Thankfully, the new CBA determines home field advantage for WS by awarding it to the team that has the most wins in regular season. I have not read what happens in case of a tie in that record. That rule Selig put in about the All Star Game was one of the stupidest things I can ever think of. Literally, some dude on the Marlins could make an error that lets some guy on the A's score, and the Cubs don't get Home Field for best record. Moronic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, chirorob said: That rule Selig put in about the All Star Game was one of the stupidest things I can ever think of. Literally, some dude on the Marlins could make an error that lets some guy on the A's score, and the Cubs don't get Home Field for best record. Moronic. or the Mets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 32 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: or the Mets Due for a rebound this year. Everyone can't get hurt again. Mets win 93+ games, in the playoffs. My early prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 5 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: Thankfully, the new CBA determines home field advantage for WS by awarding it to the team that has the most wins in regular season. I have not read what happens in case of a tie in that record. In case of a tie, the All Star game decides who has home field. On 11/23/2016 at 9:50 AM, RutgersJetFan said: Of course I'm not pretty sure. How could I definitely know some sh*t like that? That is the point. You cannot say unequivocally he did not take any when the use was very pervasive during his era. He could have been clean. Or he was the first user of avocado ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 I wonder what the Braves would want for Teheran, Garcia, and Akeel Morris. I like what they're doing in collecting veteran arms from first division teams on low commit deals. It'll make them interesting before shipping all of those guys at the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 6 hours ago, PFSIKH said: In case of a tie, the All Star game decides who has home field. That is the point. You cannot say unequivocally he did not take any when the use was very pervasive during his era. He could have been clean. Or he was the first user of avocado ice cream. I absolutely can say it. This is the Internet. Vladimir Guerrero didn't do steroids. I have zero facts to back that up. Ooooh. Did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Associated Press Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment NEW YORK -- Tyson Ross, an All-Star pitcher for San Diego two years ago, was among 35 players who became free agents when their teams declined to offer them 2017 contracts Friday. Washington outfielder Ben Revere and Philadelphia outfielder Cody Asche also were cut loose, along with Arizona catcher Welington Castillo and pitcher Rubby De La Rosa, Baltimore pitcher Vance Worley, and Los Angeles Dodgersreliever Louis Coleman. Milwaukee first baseman Chris Carter and Pittsburgh pitcher Jeff Locke were non-tendered as well; their teams had already designated them for assignment earlier this week. Teams cut players at the tender deadline to avoid committing to salary arbitration, in which about one-sixth of next season's salary is guaranteed. Ross, a 29-year-old right-hander, was 13-14 with a 2.81 ERA in 2014 and 10-12 with a 3.26 ERA the following season. He was limited to one major league appearance this year and had surgery in October for thoracic outlet syndrome. Recovery time was expected to be four to six months, and the Padres deemed him too pricey for arbitration after he earned $9,625,000 this year. Asche, 26, was designated for assignment earlier Friday to clear a roster spot for left-hander David Rollins, claimed off waivers from Texas. Asche hit .240 with 31 homers and 125 RBIs for the Phillies during 371 games in the past four seasons and would have been eligible for arbitration for the first time. Revere, 28, was acquired from Toronto in January for reliever Drew Storen but strained his right oblique in his first at-bat of the season, left after four innings and went on the disabled list. Revere returned May 6, hit just .217 with two homers and 24 RBIs in 103 games, and would have been on track for a raise from his $6.25 million salary. Castillo batted .264 with 14 homers and 68 RBIs and would have gotten a big raise from his $3.7 million salary. Thirteen players agreed to deals ahead of the deadline, including Colorado reliever Jake McGee ($5.9 million), Oakland first baseman Yonder Alonso ($4 million), Chicago White Sox second baseman Brett Lawrie ($3.5 million) and outfielder Avisail Garcia ($3 million), Minnesota infielder Eduardo Escobar ($2.6 million) and New York Mets catcher Rene Rivera($1.75 million). Milwaukee reached deals with second baseman Scooter Gennett ($2,525,000) and outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis ($900,000 in majors, $257,000 in minors). Pittsburgh agreed to an $800,000, one-year contract with left-hander Wade LeBlanc that includes a $750,000 salary next year and a $1.25 million team option for 2018 with a $50,000 buyout. San Francisco struck deals with right-hander Cory Gearrin ($1.05 million) and infielder Ehire Adrianza ($600,000 in majors and $300,000 in minors). Atlanta agreed to contracts with catcher Anthony Recker ($800,000) and left-hander Paco Rodriguez ($637,500). Among players who were already free agents, left-hander Brian Duensingagreed to a $2 million, one-year deal with the World Series champion Chicago Cubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wow. I didn't want him Boston but that's a ridiculous sum for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 I really like what Houston has done this offseason. They really are stacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Happy to see Beltran, who I've always liked going back to KC, land on a contender that I like to follow. Houston is my AL team for a couple of years now as a fan..... Led by Little Big Man Jose Altuve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 On 12/1/2016 at 10:23 PM, RutgersJetFan said: I absolutely can say it. This is the Internet. Vladimir Guerrero didn't do steroids. I have zero facts to back that up. Ooooh. Did it. Damn it! I cannot argue your logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Rich Hill got 3/48. I wish I was left handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Selig getting into the Hall is preposterous. The guys who did steroids can't get in, but the guy who let them do them, he's fine? Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I understand now, that the writers who vote are going to have to reveal their ballot, starting with the 2018 vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 15 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: Selig getting into the Hall is preposterous. The guys who did steroids can't get in, but the guy who let them do them, he's fine? Seriously? Pretty much. It's a joke. 6 minutes ago, Scott Dierking said: I understand now, that the writers who vote are going to have to reveal their ballot, starting with the 2018 vote. They will. Should be interesting and it should have already been a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Sick get by the Red Sox in Sale. I want them to turn and deal Eduardo Rodriguez to the Cubs now. White Sox did fine - Moncada is arguably the top prospect out there, Kopech is a healthy power arm, Basabe is a young switch hitter with aptitude and some tools.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Pretty much. It's a joke. They will. Should be interesting and it should have already been a thing. This. If you vote against Greg Maddux being in the hall of fame you should have to be accountable for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 So, bye the sounds of it, the Yankees have made offers to both Chapman and Jansen.It will be interesting to see which team of the Cubs, Yankees and Nats miss out on either Chapman or Jansen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 SPN.com news services Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment The Chicago White Sox have agreed to trade center fielder Adam Eaton to the Washington Nationals, a source told ESPN's Jim Bowden, confirming multiple reports. According to CSN Chicago, the Nationals will send right-hander Lucas Giolito -- the top prospect in their system -- plus right-handers Dane Dunning and Reynaldo Lopez to the White Sox. There was no immediate word about whether other players were involved in the deal, which is pending physicals. The Nationals had offered Giolito (among other players) to the White Sox for Chris Sale before Chicago decided to trade the ace left-hander to the Red Sox. Eaton, 28, batted .284 with 14 home runs and 59 RBIs in 2016. He led the American League with nine triples, the second time he has led the league in that category (10, in 2014). The Nationals had also talked to the Pittsburgh Pirates about center fielder Andrew McCutchen before reportedly deciding to acquire Eaton instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Nats are batsh*t for paying that much. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 30 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: Nats are batsh*t for paying that much. Love it. Right? Eaton is a nice player... a younger Brett Gardner, but they gave up a ton. Makes me wonder what the Yankees can actually get for Gardner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Tyler Durden said: Right? Eaton is a nice player... a younger Brett Gardner, but they gave up a ton. Makes me wonder what the Yankees can actually get for Gardner. Much less...Gardner's close to a decade older and more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 11 hours ago, RutgersJetFan said: Nats are batsh*t for paying that much. Love it. Nats seem to be in panic mode, focusing on the remaining 2 Harper years, and feeling the need to go all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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