The Official 2018 Major League Baseball Thread

[Blarg]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

We have 6 batters with more than 35 ABs. 

Over .250 BA:

Simmons, Upton, Pujols

Under .250 BA:

Cozart, Trout, Calhoun

 

Notice anything? 

 

Those over .250 say, sup?

[stormngt]

11 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

Scioscia says, "Just a minute! Albert's my main man in the cleanup spot as long as I'm here."

 

Heard the samething last year....but the emphasis was with Pujols batting third.

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, arch stanton said:

White men can’t  hit?

Jump, hit....geez, we're worthless...

[fan_since79]

12 hours ago, Warfarin said:

Coincidentally, Mike's contract is up at the end of this season  .. which means we are free to concoct lineup iterations without Pujols hitting 4th!

Don't be shocked if there's a five-year extension waiting for Mike at the end of this year's rainbow.

If we make it to the Series, it's practically a foregone conclusion.

[fan_since79]

4 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Speaking of rough starts, JP Crawford is 1 for 23 with a walk to start the year. An OPS of .127 and a OPS+ of -53

That's got to be beginner's nerves. He's really better than that. But at this point the Phillies will have some patience with him.

[Troll Daddy]

 

[Dick Enberg]

Mark McGwire: Didn't need PEDs to hit 70 home runs (Cough!) I wonder what Barry thinks?

Linky to article. 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23092644/mark-mcgwire-says-need-peds-hit-70-home-runs

 

[Taylor]

20 minutes ago, Dick Enberg said:

Mark McGwire: Didn't need PEDs to hit 70 home runs (Cough!) I wonder what Barry thinks?

Linky to article. 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23092644/mark-mcgwire-says-need-peds-hit-70-home-runs

 

LOL. He is delusional.

[bloodbrother]

Greg Holland walked 4 batters while recording only 1 out in his Cardinals debut.

[nando714]

1 hour ago, bloodbrother said:

Greg Holland walked 4 batters while recording only 1 out in his Cardinals debut.

Why would they press him into action. He’s had a week of work in the minors 

[Dick Enberg]

Cubs Select Contract Of Efren Navarro

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/cubs-select-contract-of-efren-navarro.html

Always like this guys swing. Lefty, seemed to make contact, things just never broke his way. Heck of a fielder. Good to see he's still around.

Fucen Navarro!

 

[Angel Oracle]

On ‎4‎/‎9‎/‎2018 at 7:37 AM, fan_since79 said:

That's got to be beginner's nerves. He's really better than that. But at this point the Phillies will have some patience with him.

Besides, Gabe Kapler's LOL managing should be taking away attention from young Mr. Crawford.

[Angel Oracle]

21 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

 

Who's the bigger joke?    Kapler as a manager, or Jeets as an owner?

[Chuck]

Remember when everyone wanted Tyler Chatwood, that if he left Colorado he'd shine?

4.91 ERA, 1.82 WHIP after three starts thus far. 

[Lou]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/marlins-claim-citizenship-in-virgin-islands-why-they-did-that-and-what-to-know-about-it/amp/

 

Marlins claim citizenship in Virgin Islands: Why they did that and what to know about it

• By R.J. Anderson

[Sherlock31]

3 hours ago, Dick Enberg said:

Cubs Select Contract Of Efren Navarro

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/04/cubs-select-contract-of-efren-navarro.html

Always like this guys swing. Lefty, seemed to make contact, things just never broke his way. Heck of a fielder. Good to see he's still around.

Fucen Navarro!

 

Good for him and good luck to him.

[Sherlock31]

1 hour ago, Chuckster70 said:

Remember when everyone wanted Tyler Chatwood, that if he left Colorado he'd shine?

4.91 ERA, 1.82 WHIP after three starts thus far. 

Can't blame them,fans always have special feeling about home grown talent.

[krAbs]

Red Sox already beating on the Yankees.

[Tank]

On 4/9/2018 at 7:16 AM, DMVol said:

Jump, hit....geez, we're worthless...

otoh, i just bought two new pairs of new balance sneakers.

#keepingitreal

[Tank]

On 4/9/2018 at 3:48 PM, Dick Enberg said:

Mark McGwire: Didn't need PEDs to hit 70 home runs (Cough!) I wonder what Barry thinks?

Linky to article. 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23092644/mark-mcgwire-says-need-peds-hit-70-home-runs

which begs the question - then why'd he take them?

[ten ocho recon scout]

On 4/9/2018 at 3:48 PM, Dick Enberg said:

Mark McGwire: Didn't need PEDs to hit 70 home runs (Cough!) I wonder what Barry thinks?

Linky to article. 

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23092644/mark-mcgwire-says-need-peds-hit-70-home-runs

 

I like the part where he says he wouldnt have taken them if they had testing back then.

 

[Troll Daddy]

 

[Taylor]

I love seeing the Yankees get pummeled, but Red Sox fans are going to be insufferable (even more than usual). Hopefully they cool down by the time they come to Anaheim next week.

[Troll Daddy]

I think he’s on to something  ... are you hearing this AP

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

13 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

I think he’s on to something  ... are you hearing this AP

 

Ted Williams used to preach that way back when.