patweisers44 709 Posted July 13, 2014 2 words. Shane Halter. I assume you are comparing JD Martinez to him? Let me throw a couple more names out there....Brennan Bosch and to a lesser degree, Chris Shelton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 13, 2014 I assume you are comparing JD Martinez to him? Let me throw a couple more names out there....Brennan Bosch and to a lesser degree, Chris Shelton.The one thing working for Martinez is that he isn't some kid who is in his first big league stint and running hot until teams get tape on him. He had a few years experience (and he wasn't exactly awful), made some big changes to his swing and now is able to make contact more consistently. I don't expect him to go David Ortiz, but I think he should have a better shelf life than those other two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 22, 2014 Chase Headley traded to the Yankees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,644 Posted July 22, 2014 Chase Headley traded to the Yankees... I saw this couple hours ago, not newsworthy. I'd rather listen to people stand on their soapboxes and talk about Tony Dungy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 22, 2014 I saw this couple hours ago, not newsworthy. I don't know about that... His splits are much better away from Petco in his career: Petco: .243/.331/.372 Away: .286/.360/.444 (in 120 more AB) He is definitely on the watch list IMO... Of course it would suck if you owned him in a NL-only league... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,644 Posted July 22, 2014 The Yankees have a -31 run differential, I don't care who they got. Only 2 worse teams in the AL are Houston and Texas. Why does the state of Texas suck at baseball? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 22, 2014 The Yankees have a -31 run differential, I don't care who they got. Only 2 worse teams in the AL are Houston and Texas. Why does the state of Texas suck at baseball? Steers and queers can't hit the curve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Athletics Acquire Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes; Cespedes Heading To Boston By Steve Adams [July 31, 2014 at 8:49am CDT] The Athletics have acquired Jon Lester from the Red Sox, according to Alex Speier of WEEI.com (Twitter links). In what will be a blockbuster deal, Jonny Gomes and Yoenis Cespedes will head to Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 31, 2014 It didn't take long for them to realize Samardzija and Hammel aren't going to win them a title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Tommy Milone traded to the Twins for Sam Fuld... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 John Lackey has been dealt to the #Cardinals as first reported by @JonHeymanCBS Wow….@Pgammo reports Allen Craig and Joe Kelly for Lackey…..if so... that is a landslide win for Boston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,019 Posted July 31, 2014 Cespedes is going to mash in beantown. watch. 20 homers in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted July 31, 2014 Cespedes is going to mash in beantown. watch. 20 homers in the second half. I wished we had a masher in KC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Cespedes is going to mash in beantown. watch. 20 homers in the second half. Zero homers in 26 plate appearances in Fenway in his career... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,019 Posted July 31, 2014 Big Papi will teach him the ways of the monster swing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,019 Posted July 31, 2014 kinda active trade deadline this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 kinda active trade deadline this year Best trade deadline in sports... Too bad they added the second wild card last year or there would be many more trades... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted July 31, 2014 Dammit Dayton KC needs a bat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Gerardo Parra to Milwaukee, per John Gambadoro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal Sources: #Dodgers have been in talks with #Rays on Price, with Pederson in play. #Pirates also had been discussing him as of this AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Mariners Acquire Chris Denorfia By Steve Adams [July 31, 2014 at 1:15pm CDT] The Mariners are set to acquire Chris Denorfia from the Padres, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports (on Twitter). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Andrew Miller to the Orioles... Asdrubal Cabrera to the Nationals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 David Price to Detroit in a three team trade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 31, 2014 Austin Jackson to Seattle David Price to Detroit Nick Franklin and Drew Smyly to TB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 709 Posted July 31, 2014 Austin Jackson pulled out of CF mid-inning. crazy scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 David Price now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted July 31, 2014 Tampa just took it, no lube or anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoytdwow 202 Posted July 31, 2014 John Lackey has been dealt to the #Cardinals as first reported by @JonHeymanCBS Wow….@Pgammo reports Allen Craig and Joe Kelly for Lackey…..if so... that is a landslide win for Boston I don't get this one. Craig and Kelly are meh. Lackey is only due $500K next year. I'd of kept him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Yankees Acquire Martin Prado (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=40428) Marlins Acquire Jarred Cosart (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/?p=40429) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted July 31, 2014 Braves Acquire James Russell, Emilio Bonifacio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 648 Posted July 31, 2014 Twins resign Kawasaki, I mean Izuzu. Huge 2nd half comeback in store! Alsonotreally Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantTouchThis 23 Posted August 1, 2014 Austin Jackson pulled out of CF mid-inning. crazy scene. Yep, wonder if that has ever happened? Obviously I think most of us loved AJ, but he was a mediocre bat that went through torrid slumps, even though his defense certainly makes him an above average CF overall. Jesus. If JV can find his game again, I think the ALCS is pretty much set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,019 Posted August 2, 2014 Yep, wonder if that has ever happened? Yes. many...many times over the years. If you make a trade and the person is in the game you pull him right away. You dont want a carefully crafted trade go down the drain because of a freak injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted August 2, 2014 Next week I'll be in Toronto watching the blue jays take on the tigers. Love my baseball trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted August 4, 2014 Fockin' Royals take 2 of 3 from the A's in their house,these fockers are going to tease once again but oh how fockin' great if they all start hitting like they did during the 10 game winning streak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,019 Posted August 4, 2014 The royals are never going to put it all together. They are in too tough of a division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 4, 2014 I don't get this one. Craig and Kelly are meh. Lackey is only due $500K next year. I'd of kept him. Lackey had indicated that he would have threatened to retire instead of playing for $500k next season. He was not happy with the fire sale going on and would have been focusing on fried chicken and beer again. I think that Clay Bucholz will be playing that role for the rest of the season. Sox needed some offense and that is why they made their deals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted August 4, 2014 The royals are never going to put it all together. They are in too tough of a division. Noted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,307 Posted August 4, 2014 Javier Baez on his way up... Will meet up with the Cubs in Denver... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted August 4, 2014 Javier Baez on his way up... Will meet up with the Cubs in Denver... The kid is going to strike out a lot, but when he gets a hold of one, he has power that's out of this world. His swing is controlled violence, was fun to see him and Bryant in the same lineup in Iowa. Baez swings hard with ultra quick hands, Bryant you can see was like a maestro guiding an orchestra. Very different approaches but same results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
