posty 2,296 Posted August 21, 2019 11 hours ago, Reality said: If you concentrate really hard, I have faith, you'll figure it out. That's the thing, no one the Mets even deserve to be in the top three at least... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, FeelingMN said: https://www.baseball-almanac.com/pitching/picomg4.shtml Blyleven does the Twins commentary sometimes and this is one of his biggest complaints. Not sure if it has to do with all the baseball metrics or specialization or the fact that a lot of these guys are throwing harder for longer periods of time. Dunno. Whatever the case, pitchers who go 9 are a dying breed. As far as I know, there are no metrics or science behind pitch counts. Particularly the 100 number. It's completely imaginary. But it's now ingrained in the brains of pitchers, managers, GMs and most of all, agents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, posty said: That's the thing, no one the Mets even deserve to be in the top three at least... Seriously? Is your goal to have zero credibility when it comes to baseball? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 21, 2019 Just now, Hardcore troubadour said: Seriously? Is your goal to have zero credibility when it comes to baseball? You already have zero credibility being a Yankees "fan"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted August 21, 2019 Just now, posty said: You already have zero credibility being a Yankees "fan"... HT also thinks kickers are more important than RBs and Zack Ertz is just a “faster Jason Witten.” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 21, 2019 36 minutes ago, posty said: That's the thing, no one the Mets even deserve to be in the top three at least... He's flirting with 3rd.. Check out some stats. Of course, you shouldn't give MVP to a player who's team doesn't make the playoffs. That could deny a few players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 21, 2019 24 minutes ago, MDC said: HT also thinks kickers are more important than RBs and Zack Ertz is just a “faster Jason Witten.” You're such a dope. I laugh how easy it was to get you riled up about Ertz. Mr. Philadelphia indeed. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 21, 2019 27 minutes ago, posty said: You already have zero credibility being a Yankees "fan"... Bobby Cox was right in game 6 in 96. Oh well, it happens. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Reality said: He's flirting with 3rd.. Check out some stats. Of course, you shouldn't give MVP to a player who's team doesn't make the playoffs. That could deny a few players. Yes, he is definitely flirting with third, I would put him fourth at the moment behind Yelich, Bellinger and Rendon... The .271 average (compared to the others) and 134 strikeouts drop him down in my book... But he is fun to watch and should have some MVPs in the future... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted August 22, 2019 Cubs fans are probably the only ones who care but Brandon Morrow was officially ruled out for the rest of the season today. Any hope of him rescuing this bullpen have now been dashed. They remain one solid reliever short going into crunch time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 22, 2019 Definitely some magic brewing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 22, 2019 Great batting title race. 11 guys within 17 points of of the top. My man Anthony Rendon is having another silent MVP caliber season. The quietest superstar in baseball. About to get paid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, TimmySmith said: Great batting title race. 11 guys within 17 points of of the top. My man Anthony Rendon is having another silent MVP caliber season. The quietest superstar in baseball. About to get paid. And probably not by the Nationals... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, posty said: And probably not by the Nationals... His offer will be higher than Bryce's. Whether he accepts it is another story. 10/350. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, TimmySmith said: His offer will be higher than Bryce's. Whether he accepts it is another story. 10/350. Really? You think that high? I am guessing around the 8/250 range... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, posty said: Really? You think that high? I am guessing around the 8/250 range... Boros controls all so we'll see. 8/250 seems reasonable for a 30 year old. We do know Rendon doesn't love the spotlight and loves DC. Leaving to be the face of another franchise doesn't seem like a right fit. He's a Texan, so the Rangers or Astros might tempt him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted August 22, 2019 16 hours ago, vuduchile said: Cubs fans are probably the only ones who care but Brandon Morrow was officially ruled out for the rest of the season today. Any hope of him rescuing this bullpen have now been dashed. They remain one solid reliever short going into crunch time. Last nights game was not televised in my area Getting ready to watch today and probably be a 2-1 game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted August 22, 2019 38 minutes ago, nzoner said: Last nights game was not televised in my area Getting ready to watch today and probably be a 2-1 game Lots of offense last night. Kimbrel did close it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 23, 2019 Yankees stumbling. Good thing they have a nice sized lead. Their major weakness, starting pitching, being exposed. How much longer are they going to trot out Sabathia? It's over with him. Cashman focked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 23, 2019 I like the trash talk from the Indians Twitter account. This type of back and forth is fun. Also makes the sweep that much more enjoyable. Pretty sure the Indians think the Mets are for real.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted August 23, 2019 Of course the Mets are for real, but it doesn't change the fact they're a fringe playoff team. The Indians are a fringe playoff team . It was a tough series for me, cause I'm a big fan of Mickey Callaway. For obvious reasons. If the Mets make it, they'll be the NL team I root for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 23, 2019 Oh yippee... Player's Weekend... Time to head to some minor league games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, crackattack said: Of course the Mets are for real, but it doesn't change the fact they're a fringe playoff team. The Indians are a fringe playoff team . It was a tough series for me, cause I'm a big fan of Mickey Callaway. For obvious reasons. If the Mets make it, they'll be the NL team I root for Agreed but, I like the back and forth. Makes it fun. I've always had an affinity for the Indians. I blame it on being very young when I first watched Major league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crackattack 513 Posted August 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Reality said: Agreed but, I like the back and forth. Makes it fun. I've always had an affinity for the Indians. I blame it on being very young when I first watched Major league. HA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted August 23, 2019 Orioles involved in 422 HRs to date. At the height of the roid era, when McGwire broke the record, the Cards were involved in 374. The Cubs, 392. Yankees 444 last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted August 23, 2019 21 hours ago, nzoner said: Last nights game was not televised in my area Getting ready to watch today and probably be a 2-1 game 20 hours ago, vuduchile said: Lots of offense last night. Kimbrel did close it out. Should've bet the under 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted August 23, 2019 8 hours ago, nzoner said: Should've bet the under Yep. You called it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 24, 2019 Great win for the Bronx Bombers last night. Let's hope they can get some carry over and salvage what they can on this road trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 24, 2019 Congrats to the Orioles for being the first team to be eliminated completely from the playoffs... Detroit currently has an elimination number of one, so they will probably be eliminated today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 26, 2019 The gutty, gritty group of has beens, cast offs, no names and over achievers that is the 2019 NY Yankees roll into Chavez Ravine back on their heels and take 2 of 3 from the NL's best. Well done. Boone has done an incredible job keeping it together. Gotta love this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 26, 2019 Nice going into Citi Field and sweeping the Mets and taking five-of-six from them over the past week... Great that the Braves continue to win since the Nationals aren't losing... One thing for sure, the Nats have a hell of a stretch coming up from September 5-18... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 26, 2019 Braves are really good. Hoping to get a rematch in the post-season but, probably less than a 50% shot of making it as of now. Close games but, you gotta take win that series at home. Next 3 against the Cubs, those will be huge as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Reality said: Braves are really good. Hoping to get a rematch in the post-season but, probably less than a 50% shot of making it as of now. Close games but, you gotta take win that series at home. Next 3 against the Cubs, those will be huge as well. One thing for sure, that Braves-Mets games were all tight games... The Mets 10-8 win game was 10-3 at one point, so they did make it interesting in the ninth... Definitely all "on the edge of your seat" games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 28, 2019 Judge is on fire. Good to see. Did you know the Yankees have more homeruns on the road, in lesser games, than at home? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospk 230 Posted August 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Judge is on fire. Good to see. Did you know the Yankees have more homeruns on the road, in lesser games, than at home? No... because they are the Yankers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 29, 2019 3 hours ago, nospk said: No... because they are the Yankers Correct answer... No one outside of New York gives rat's ass about the Yankees... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,631 Posted August 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, posty said: Correct answer... No one outside of New York gives rat's ass about the Yankees... I noticed that when they had the highest road attendance for like the last 75 years. Posty gets it wrong again. Nothing like hearing "let's go Yankees" being chanted in Seattle. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted August 29, 2019 13 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: I noticed that when they had the highest road attendance for like the last 75 years. Posty gets it wrong again. Nothing like hearing "let's go Yankees" being chanted in Seattle. Lol. Even if you hate the Yankees that was a stupid comment. They are like the Cowboys, they have large groups of fans everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bert said: Even if you hate the Yankees that was a stupid comment. They are like the Cowboys, they have large groups of fans everywhere. It wasn't stupid as it got the response I was expecting... It's very easy at times... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
