cavalieratmosphere 6 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 This thread is to discuss the MLB season, since Spring Training has begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 I think the Cubbies have found a leadoff hitter. Ian Happ is 5-10 with 3 HR and 5 RBI from the leadoff spot in 4 spring training games. Took Madison Bumgarner deep to lead the game off the other day. swva_havok_fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 My Braves will suck again Deleted Account 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam McPoyle 1,863 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 1. Will the Nats sign Jake Arietta? I hope not This isn't 2015 2. Will Bryce Harper be in West Palm again next Spring? I hope not Not for $400 mil 3. Will the Nats tolerate another bad season from C, Matt Weiters? I hope not Poor D and Mendoza line numbers are a bad combo 4. Will the Nats break my heart AGAIN in the NLDS? I hope not But gotta beat CHC or LAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,554 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Harper to Boston next year. :) Oh, and of course the Nats will break everyone's hearts. That's what they do. Which is fine by me. trumpet1988 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam McPoyle 1,863 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Until the Giancarlo trade, I thought the Yankees were a lock to get Harper (childhood team, biggest market, short porch in right). The BoSox's OF is shaping up nicely, so I don't think they'll get in a bidding war for him. Prediction: The Phils will make the richest offer, but Kris Bryant will sway him to the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 Harper will join Bryant, Epstein and company in the Windy City next season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam McPoyle 1,863 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 31 minutes ago, sixcat said: Harper will join Bryant, Epstein and company in the Windy City next season! Why do you want Harper? You already have Heyward in RF. :) sixcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 11 minutes ago, Liam McPoyle said: Why do you want Harper? You already have Heyward in RF. :) Hayward has an option in his contract after this season. Either party can opt out of the final 3 years. The Cubs wouldn’t overspend to bring Arrieta back. The market sets up nicely for Harper to come to Wrigley. Don't underestimate the Under Armour connection either. UA is the apparel provider and stadium sponsor for the Cubs. Even have UA logos in the Ivy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Beginning to look like Justin Grimm is auditioning for someone else. I will forever be grateful for his contributions, especially his performance in game 3 of the 2016 World Series. He is out of minor league options and costs $2 million more than Dillon Maples. Grimmer isn’t likely to make the opening day roster and will be DFA’d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 On 3/9/2018 at 2:52 PM, sixcat said: Beginning to look like Justin Grimm is auditioning for someone else. I will forever be grateful for his contributions, especially his performance in game 3 of the 2016 World Series. He is out of minor league options and costs $2 million more than Dillon Maples. Grimmer isn’t likely to make the opening day roster and will be DFA’d. The Cubs released Grimm today. He will help improve the bullpen somewhere. I wish him nothing but the best. I hate the business of baseball but love the Cubs giving him the opportunity to move on before the end of spring training. swva_havok_fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 At least the Braves are over .500 at some point this year... Liam McPoyle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Sure didnt look good early but a nice rally and walk off to start the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Wonder if @sixcat was paying attention in Spring Training when JD made the bold prediction that Ian Happ would hit the first home run of the 2018 MLB season and the last home run of the 2018 MLB season (in the World Series)? Well, JD is halfway there... :) sixcat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 8 hours ago, swva_havok_fan said: Wonder if @sixcat was paying attention in Spring Training when JD made the bold prediction that Ian Happ would hit the first home run of the 2018 MLB season and the last home run of the 2018 MLB season (in the World Series)? Well, JD is halfway there... :) I was watching! I was also watching yesterday when Happer hit the first pitch of the 2018 season 400 feet. swva_havok_fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavalieratmosphere 6 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Will the Braves finally have fewer than 90 losses this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavalieratmosphere 6 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Don't look now, everyone, but the Braves are just 1/2 game back in the NL East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 11:27 PM, cavalieratmosphere said: Don't look now, everyone, but the Braves are just 1/2 game back in the NL East. Through 30 games, Braves have the 2nd-best record in the NL. That’s...shocking, considering how mismanaged they’ve been for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 And they played what many thought was the toughest part of their schedule to start the season. Im stunned at how they have looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted May 7, 2018 This Braves team reminds me of the 2015 Cubs. Stockpiled with young, aggressive, immensely talented kids who don't know they aren't supposed to compete for division titles yet. They will be fun to watch over the next few years if the organization can surround them with the right mix of pitching and veteran leadership while keeping them all healthy. With that said, my Cubs are showing why it's a double edged sward to have that amount of young talent win that early. They get arrogant, over confident and take that talent for granted. Example, the most gifted middle infielder of my lifetime, Javy Baez, leads MLB with 8 errors through 30 games. He's never had more than 11 in any previous season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING...pitcher for Marlins deliberately HIT Acuna, Jr. for the Braves!!! Classless!!! The Umps just tossed the Marlins pitcher. A suspension should follow for the Marlins pitcher...cut and dried. If Acuna takes you deep on a ball...throw a better pitch the next time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 Marc DavisVerified account @marcdavissports 7m7 minutes ago Marc Davis Retweeted MLB Would've liked to see it be more like 15 games so he has to miss two starts. Marlins can adjust rotation so he doesn't even have to miss one. MLBVerified account @MLB José Ureña suspended six games, fined for intentionally hitting Ronald Acuña Jr. in Marlins-Braves game on Wednesday. His suspension will begin tomorrow. great state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 SHOCKING...the pay of some MLB managers... Zach Barnett @zach_barnett So you're a Major League Baseball manager. You're at the top of your profession. You may even be in first place! And you make.... what? http://footballscoop.com/news/mlb-managers-dont-make-nearly-probably-expect/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat 2,919 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 How does Jacob deGrom retain sanity? He has an ERA of 1.68 (1st in MLB), a WHIP of 0.98 (5th in MLB) in 182 innings (2nd in MLB) with opposing batters hitting .208 against him (9th in MLB). And that's good for an 8-8 record!?!?! I wouldn't have thought that possible before this season. deGrom has held opposing teams to 1 or fewer runs 9 times this season. The Mets are 0-9 in those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 3 hours ago, sixcat said: How does Jacob deGrom retain sanity? He has an ERA of 1.68 (1st in MLB), a WHIP of 0.98 (5th in MLB) in 182 innings (2nd in MLB) with opposing batters hitting .208 against him (9th in MLB). And that's good for an 8-8 record!?!?! I wouldn't have thought that possible before this season. deGrom has held opposing teams to 1 or fewer runs 9 times this season. The Mets are 0-9 in those games. This gives me flashbacks to my GHS baseball days. We had pitchers who I know had sub 2.00 ERAs yet were 2-8. I feel for him; bad W/L stats hurt contract negotiations with other teams that don’t favor advanced analytics as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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