2018 MLB Thread

[UTexasFight 9,523]

The incomparable one.

[dbecks 442]

2 hours ago, Guadaloopy said:

More of a sad “wow” from me than shocked “wow.”  It’s a very practical and reasonable decision for the Red Sox to make.    

It is, but it's still surprising to see it happen this early in the season.  He was slumping big time (and Cora frustratingly kept hitting him 3rd), but he still had a decent line vs lefties (.333/.378/.476).

I'm not the biggest fan of the move - I would've liked to see him just platoon with Moreland for the time being - but I think it's the front office going over Cora's head by doing this.  Had Hanley hit 497 plate appearances this year, his option for 2019 (at $22 million) becomes automatic.  The Sox are partly doing this now to avoid that from happening (or having it become a distraction later in the year).

I don't agree, but I understand.

[Scraps 13,570]

Pretty sure knowing/not knowing Kratz is determining factor of bandwagon Stros fan

[Fudge Nuggets 19,211]

2 hours ago, Player said:

You've never heard of the Erik Kratz???

 

Unhittable closer. 

Pay me $500,000 a year and I can do that.  Hell, I will do it for half price as long as I get to travel with the team, stay in the team hotel and sit in the dugout or bullpen... either one works for me.

[Rustic Horn 929]

 

[TheFlagship 436]

6 hours ago, Rustic Horn said:

 

Dipoto just couldn’t help himself 

[Beau Vine 54,381]

Russell Martin is starting at SS today for Toronto, but they won't call up Little Vlad because of his defense?

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Fans in Toronto have got to be thrilled with their last month of sports. The basketball team folded like a lawn chair and now the most exciting player in the baseball organization is stuck playing against people who are beneath him while the big club basically tanks.

[henrygandorf 29,194]

calling him up too early only hurts the big club long term and it's not like they're going anywhere this season anyway.

[TonyTexas 10,524]

Quite a blow for a bullpen that already blows.

[TheFlagship 436]

The Phillies are in first place in May for the first time since 2011.

[TheFlagship 436]

So god damn smooth. This wasn’t even a bad pitch, slider down and away, and Trout sends it 400 feet

[youdunnf'dup 2,147]

11 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

calling him up too early only hurts the big club long term and it's not like they're going anywhere this season anyway.

If you’re by far the best prospect in Major League Baseball, is it really “too early” just because he’s 19?

[spystud13 2,371]

He’s talking about arb status. 

[TheFlagship 436]

Where does Chris Davis land on the all time worst contracts list?

Hes signed for 4 more years at $92M and currently is sporting a .159/.247/.253 line. Not what you want

Edited May 27, 2018 by TheFlagship

[Beau Vine 54,381]

If Acuna didn't just tear up his knee, then he's not human.

 

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Oh boy. That is really bad. That video will be used in the argument to modify the actual bases.

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

Wrong thread. But might as well say fuck Bauer while I'm here.

Edited May 27, 2018 by Seasick Sailor

[DanRydell 799]

If Acuna didn't just tear up his knee, then he's not human.
 

Similar to Harper last year and he didn’t tear anything. Granted, Harper’s not human.

[Goo Punch 4,275]

His bullpen already does that.

 

edit: fuck Bauer, that is.

Edited May 27, 2018 by Goo Punch

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Jose Ramirez just had a 17-pitch AB that ended with him cranking a double that was inches shy of being a HR. 

[Goo Punch 4,275]

CarGo just did this-

 

 

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Wow Cleveland Indians. What a comeback. Down 8-3 heading into the bottom of the 9th, now tied at 8 after 7 hits in the inning. Rondon making a couple terrible, inexplicable pitches to consecutive batters with 0-2 counts.

Edited May 27, 2018 by Goo Punch

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Wow. Yuli Gurriel absolutely robs Ramirez to send the game into extras. Free Sunday baseball, I like it.

[Beau Vine 54,381]

1 hour ago, Goo Punch said:

Wow. Yuli Gurriel absolutely robs Ramirez to send the game into extras. Free Sunday baseball, I like it.

Moar!  Yonder just tied it in 13th.

[Goo Punch 4,275]

This game won’t quit. I love it.

[TheFlagship 436]

Clutch city am I right?

[Beau Vine 54,381]

6 minutes ago, Goo Punch said:

This game won’t quit. I love it.

It was an absolute gem, amirite?

[Goo Punch 4,275]

7 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

It was an absolute gem, amirite?

Low key that game was good.

[Beau Vine 54,381]

I still have no idea what "step foot" means, so I really can't use it in a reply.

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Step 1) Cirque du Soleil your way to a catch

Step 2)Throw the ball in

Step 3)Pose for paparazzi 

 

 

[WBT 20,653]

Cubs and Giants are putting on quite the showcase of the sport on Sunday night baseball.  2 hours, 2 pitching changes, and 10 combined walks (3 of opposing pitchers) through 4 innings.

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Almora out here trying to win a gold glove. He’s as good as it gets in CF.

Edited May 28, 2018 by Goo Punch

[TonyTexas 10,524]

Clutch city am I right?

How about them Rangers?

[Beau Vine 54,381]

Things that make me feel old...

 

Guess who his Dereck's dad is?

[spystud13 2,371]

 

 

[Fudge Nuggets 19,211]

1 hour ago, Beau Vine said:

Things that make me feel old...

 

Guess who his Dereck's dad is?

Someone with the last name of Rodriguez is my guess.

[Player 4,576]

Derka Rodriguez?

[Goo Punch 4,275]

They grow up so fast.

[Scraps 13,570]

If Acuna didn't just tear up his knee, then he's not human.
 

Mild acl sprain

10 day dl

[Beau Vine 54,381]

 

[Goo Punch 4,275]

22 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Mild acl sprain

10 day dl

Mild my fucking ass, LMAO. I suffered a mild MCL sprain one time playing soccer at school, and basically my big ass kicked the ball incorrectly, fell down, and starting yelling like a little bitch for one of my students to get the trainer. That was mild. What Acuña did was step on a damn land mine and proceed to contort himself like a cat thrown into a lake. Ah, to be young and made of elastic (looking at you Vince Young’s ankle).

Edited May 28, 2018 by Goo Punch

[Goo Punch 4,275]

19 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

 

And he’s not even in shape yet. Wait until he gets into a full-time MLB weight training program. Yowza.

 

 

 

[Goo Punch 4,275]

Name the last time the Nationals beat the O’s in a season series.

 

2007, according to MLB Network. That’s crazy.

[Beau Vine 54,381]

Josh Donaldson just came up lame running the bases and left the game.

I hope he's hurt enough to go on the DL and I don't feel bad about it.

 

[Beau Vine 54,381]

On 5/26/2018 at 12:29 PM, Beau Vine said:

Russell Martin is starting at SS today for Toronto, but they won't call up Little Vlad because of his defense?

Martin's playing LF today and just played a fly off the Monster into a triple.

I seriously don't think I had ever seen a triple to left in Fenway.

[Goo Punch 4,275]

And that includes Manny being Manny.

Edited May 28, 2018 by Goo Punch

[Rustic Horn 929]

 

[Pato del Muerto 52,571]

Does he usually throw sidearm like that or was he really thinking of mays?

[Helobious 9,464]

3 hours ago, Beau Vine said:

Josh Donaldson just came up lame running the bases and left the game.

I hope he's hurt enough to go on the DL and I don't feel bad about it.

 

Donaldson, Martin, Bautista, and Stroman combined to make the Blue Jays probably the most unlikeable pro sports team I've ever seen when they were together. A truly exceptional collection of cunts on that roster.