08-27-2013, 04:20 PM | #1901 |
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I know Byrd has a PED suspension in his history, but he was awesome to watch play. Just intense effort all around. Wish him and Buck success with the Pirates.
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08-27-2013, 04:24 PM | #1902 |
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Ditto. I am glad Byrd is going somewhere where he can make a different in the stretch run and postseason.
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08-27-2013, 07:50 PM | #1903 | |
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I think he's a pretty good return for two pending free agents. He's a small guy and doesn't have the range to play SS, but played full season A-ball at age 19 and held his own. Tim Williams of Pirates Prospects rates him as B grade hitter and he received a legitimate signing bonus ($220K) for an international player. Williams thinks he is right around the #10 prospect in a pretty top heavy Pirates' system. Mayo and Sickels both had him at #9 prior to the season. He's obviously a long way from the majors, but looks like he could develop into a 15 HR-type second baseman if he stays on track. I'm going to guess that the PTBNL is going to be an upper level arm that is closer to the majors, but with less upside. Possibly one of the SP currently on the DL like Kyle McPherson or Phil Irwin (guys that are good enough to be 4/5 starters on an average staff and probably would have pitched a lot this year for the Pirates if not for the injuries). |
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08-27-2013, 07:53 PM | #1904 | |
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Just saw this extra bit from Keith Law:
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08-27-2013, 10:06 PM | #1905 |
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You owe Kershaw a run, A.J. Ellis. Friggin' catcher's interference.
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08-27-2013, 10:25 PM | #1906 |
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O's are done. No magic this year.
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08-27-2013, 11:52 PM | #1907 |
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Hunter Pence hit an absolutely ridiculous shot in Colorado tonight. Cleared the entire left field bleachers and bounced off a brick wall next to a burger stand. Estimated at 476 feet it's the longest HR of the season so far.
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08-28-2013, 08:20 AM | #1908 | |
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That would be fine with me, tbh. They feel like they are just going through the motions at this point.
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08-28-2013, 08:25 AM | #1909 |
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The Reds are reminding me a lot of the Boudreau Caps teams.
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08-28-2013, 12:51 PM | #1910 |
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This was a balk according to the worst umpire in MLB. I'm sure the fact it was a night game that had gone into extra innings didn't play any part in Bucknor arbitrarily ending the game for...what? |
08-28-2013, 01:04 PM | #1911 |
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Wow, I didnt see him move in the slightest.
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08-28-2013, 01:07 PM | #1912 |
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I'll need to see a side/batter's view shot before agreeing. He could have twitched his glove, no?
edit: I found a side-view replay. It looked like there may have been a slight twitch of his shoulder as he shook off the sign, but to call that seems pretty bad. Last edited by Logan : 08-28-2013 at 01:13 PM. |
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08-28-2013, 02:46 PM | #1916 | |
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I get being down about a team's apparent attitude. But why on Earth would you be fine with them not even making an effort to get into the playoffs? If that's how you feel, I'll trade you my Angels team for your Reds team and I will be perfectly happy to have something to cheer for in September this year, even if they are going through the motions.
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08-28-2013, 03:06 PM | #1917 | |
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08-28-2013, 03:43 PM | #1918 |
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I guess I get that. That's a tough call, though. Just getting into the playoffs gives you a chance. In baseball more than any other sport, a team can get hot at the right time and win it all, and all you need to do is get in to get a chance at that. The Angels are now going to miss their fourth straight playoffs after dominating the AL West for years, and our prospects for the future with this farm system and these contracts is not bright. We do have a good manager, though.
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08-28-2013, 03:45 PM | #1919 |
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I really want the Reds to get to the playoffs, no question. I don't think they'll make a run, but who knows.
The window is already closing on this team. They can't afford to keep Choo or add any big bat, so they'll almost certainly start off next year, on paper, worse than they end the year. You can't hope to miss the playoffs ever.
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08-28-2013, 03:52 PM | #1920 |
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Puig benched in game, anyone know what he did?
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08-28-2013, 04:06 PM | #1921 |
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Puig being Manny?
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08-28-2013, 04:11 PM | #1922 | |
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08-28-2013, 05:44 PM | #1923 | |
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They can afford Choo assuming they dump Arroyo's salary into him. |
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08-28-2013, 06:02 PM | #1924 |
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Pirates PTBNL to Mets sounds like it may be Vic Black. A hard throwing righty that can play in the majors right away and hits in the high 90s on the radar gun. He's another pretty good piece to get for two guys that are pending free agents.
He's a guy that can probably be a solid bullpen arm next year and that could potentially be a ninth inning guy down the road. He's had some injury problems, so that and control are his only obstacles. |
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A position prospect and a hard throwing, late inning arm are exactly what the Mets could use in a deal like this. It's nice to see Alderson hold onto his pieces and leverage them for more than would have normally been expected and kudos to Huntington for using his farm system's depth to improve the club when it's in position to be a legit contender. Good deal all around IMO. |
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Maybe for a year, but they won't sign Choo for less than five years and that would mean they are unable to keep Latos, Bailey and Leake. That's already assuming Cueto isn't resigned.
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08-28-2013, 06:44 PM | #1929 | |
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A really quick look has Bruce, Phillips, Cueto and Latos getting almost 9 mil in raises next year.
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08-28-2013, 06:50 PM | #1930 | |
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I get that, but do you want to go through 2-3 more years of Dusty-led teams that can dominate bad teams in the regular season but can't do dick in the playoffs? They remind me of the Astros Killer B's teams that were always just good enough to get in. They did make a WS IIRC, but got killed once there.
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08-28-2013, 07:44 PM | #1932 |
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The Rangers have just abused King Felix this season. He didn't make it out of the 4th inning in today's game. He's 0-4 in 5 starts against Texas, with an ERA above 6.
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08-28-2013, 08:06 PM | #1933 |
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Maybe the Reds still care?!
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08-28-2013, 08:32 PM | #1934 |
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I wish the Reds could have won the series, but there is some satisfaction with knocking the hell out of Wainwright.
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I didn't realize there was any disdain for Wainwright. Is it based on his success or something he did? I know McGwire and LaRussa and Chris Carpenter are pretty arrogant but was unaware Wainwright had that reputation. Of course I also didn't realize everyone hated Joe Buck so maybe I am more of a homer than I realize Lifelong Bengals fan (still) and a Red's fan until we moved to St. Louis so I'm not trolling or anything here, just interested. |
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I feel the same way as the OP. But for me, it's the fact that we very well could see Wainwright in the one game playoff, or later on in the playoffs.
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Nothing personal towards Wainwright, I just like bashing the Cards #1. When I looked, I was surprised by the success the Reds have had against him. In my head he was more dominant than he has been.
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08-29-2013, 11:40 AM | #1940 |
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So was there any downside to Byrd taking PEDs and being suspended? He's had easily the best season of his career, he got traded to a contending team, and he'll likely make far more money next year than he would beforehand. He basically went from borderline out of baseball to the chance to be a starter on a contending team next year.
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08-30-2013, 09:26 AM | #1944 |
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hold up.... so we traded for David DeJesus,.. then traded him again 3 days later? wtf
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CBS reporting Morneau to Pirates
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08-31-2013, 02:28 PM | #1946 |
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They've been getting told Yes too often, so they needed Morneau....
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08-31-2013, 08:19 PM | #1947 |
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Morneau and Sanchez should give the Bucs a pretty nice lefty/righty combo at first base. Morneau has an .831 OPS vs righties and Sanchez has a .908 OPS vs lefties.
Pushes Garrett Jones to the bench, improving that area, as well. I always thought Alex Presley got yo-yoed around a little too much, so hopefully he can get a chance to establish himself as a big leaguer. I think he can be a solid 4th OF or platoon option vs righties, but McCutchen and Marte look to be fixtures in LF and CF for the next several years and they still have guys like Jose Tabata, Travis Snyder, and Andrew Lambo to work with (I doubt Garrett Jones or Marlon Byrd return next season) , so he isn't a huge loss. |
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That throw by Puig..
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