Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 18, 2017 Global Moderator Posted July 18, 2017 10 minutes ago, A-Jay said: That surprised me. A-Jay I don't think his contract is very big and his stock is very high so it caught me off guard but not surprised, if that makes sense. 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted July 19, 2017 Super User Posted July 19, 2017 18 hours ago, 12poundbass said: I don't think his contract is very big and his stock is very high so it caught me off guard but not surprised, if that makes sense. Verlander and Avila's name came up, any truth to those rumors @12poundbass? 1 Quote
38 Super Fan Posted July 19, 2017 Posted July 19, 2017 On ‎7‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 10:24 AM, Jigfishn10 said: Well we're at the halfway point and it's been an interesting season so far. The surprises to me so far have been the:  Rays - Never thought their pitching would hold up and they seem to always get that clutch hit Twins - Second place despite the fact they have a negative runs differential Astros - I knew they were talented, but 60 wins by the all star break...are you kidding me? BTW, check out their road record? Braves - Seriously, did you think they'd be around .500 by the all star break? I figured they'd be just ahead of Philly Brew Crew - Sorry, I didn't see this coming. Let's hope they can keep it up. It's always good to see new teams contending. Cubs - I knew there would be a World Series hang over, but I thought they'd still be over .500 by the break. Only 5.5 gms back, still time to turn it on. D-Backs and Rockies - By far the biggest surprise teams to me. Too bad they play in the same division as the Dodgers. Giants - What happened?  So, who's teams are buying and selling? My team would probably be sellers, but they don't have any players that anybody else would want to have! 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted July 19, 2017 Global Moderator Posted July 19, 2017 23 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said: Verlander and Avila's name came up, any truth to those rumors @12poundbass? The Cubs have expressed interest in Verlander recently. I haven't heard of anyone else. He has a big contract and I believe extends quite far into the future.  Avila, meh, unless it's his father getting traded then great! After the J.D. trade last night he can hit the road. Three S.S.? All prospects, one was their number 4 prospect (big deal j/k), the other 2 who knows? Like always who gives a bleep about the bullpen, their good enough.  Verlander controls his own future. Per his contract he can deny any trade, so we'll see. Over the years we've seen one of the best running back (Barry Sanders) and widreceivers (Calvin Johnson) retire early because they're stuck with a scrappy team their entire career. Verlander has been to a couple World Series, should have been way more and at least one championship. I would be surprised if he leaves and I can't say I'd blame him. It would be a bummer because he's been here his entire career and his little brother is in the Tigers organization but it's business.  Rant over.  Lol Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted July 20, 2017 Super User Posted July 20, 2017 18 hours ago, 38 Super Fan said: My team would probably be sellers, but they don't have any players that anybody else would want to have! You don't think anyone would take Billy Hamilton in a heart beat? Quote
38 Super Fan Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Jigfishn10 said: You don't think anyone would take Billy Hamilton in a heart beat? Well, not for what the Reds would ask, there's a little young talent that they simply won't trade. Â Usually there's some veteran players to be traded on these bad teams, but the Reds don't have much there. Zach Cozart might get traded, but he has had a little lingering quad injury that makes me wonder if he'll be traded. Scott Feldman's name was out there too, but he just went on the 10 DL for a knee injury. Â I'd like to see some moves made, but I don't think much will be happening, we'll see though. Â 1 Quote
CTBassin860 Posted July 20, 2017 Posted July 20, 2017 Red Sox are going to be tough to beat.Starters all looking good.Need a bullpen arm and a solid 3B! 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted July 20, 2017 Super User Posted July 20, 2017 Panda reportedly lands a minor league contract with Giants while still getting $48 Mil from Sox...Makes you laugh sometime. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 11, 2017 Super User Posted August 11, 2017 Sox vs Yanks...Gonna be a fun weekend of baseball. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 14, 2017 Super User Posted August 14, 2017 On ‎8‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 2:29 PM, Jigfishn10 said: Sox vs Yanks...Gonna be a fun weekend of baseball.  Turns out - It Was Fun after all. Special Thanks to Dirty Craig, Andy B & Mr. Devers A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 14, 2017 Super User Posted August 14, 2017 Is Devers playing great or what? He jumps from AA and goes bridge on a 103 mph Chapman pitch the other way. He's only 1 of 2 left handed batters to do that against Chapman. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 14, 2017 Super User Posted August 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Jigfishn10 said: Is Devers playing great or what? He jumps from AA and goes bridge on a 103 mph Chapman pitch the other way. He's only 1 of 2 left handed batters to do that against Chapman. Everyone's happy in Mr. Denver's neighborhood. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 19, 2017 Super User Posted August 19, 2017 Another wild one at Fenway tonight. Â And that one might leave a mark. A-Jay 1 Quote
Lost.. Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 Orioles are fighting for that second Wild Card spot and finally started playing decent again.. What a CRAZY game last night though. Seemed like Homerun derby for both teams. Then Manny Machado ends it with a walk off grand slam. Â Â Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 22, 2017 Super User Posted August 22, 2017 Indians are looking good. I hope Miller comes back. 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 23, 2017 Super User Posted August 23, 2017 Doug Fister twirls a gem. 3 pitches into the game and he lets up a home run. No hits for the remainder of the game. I didn't see that coming. Â Now if Farrell didn't blow lunch the previous game.... 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 23, 2017 Super User Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Jigfishn10 said: Doug Fister twirls a gem. 3 pitches into the game and he lets up a home run. No hits for the remainder of the game. I didn't see that coming.  Now if Farrell didn't blow lunch the previous game....  Yup - Hope Farrell gets all his brain cramps out in the regular season. Can't afford any in the post season. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 Nice win last night. I have a ton of respect for Kluber and really enjoy watching him pitch, but his decision to plunk Nunez late in the game kind of did him in. It will surely add to the drama if the Sox and Indians meet in October. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said: Nice win last night. I have a ton of respect for Kluber and really enjoy watching him pitch, but his decision to plunk Nunez late in the game kind of did him in. It will surely add to the drama if the Sox and Indians meet in October.  Seemed like the Saux may have gotten in his head a little bit ~ Fister & Pomerantz have come up big recently - still need one more pitcher & HOPR JBJ can come back strong we need his D & that Bat in the 9 hole ~ REALLY lengthens that line up. A-Jay  1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 Can't agree more about JBJ @A-Jay, I do like the trade they made last night but I'm curious as to why Chris Young didn't start. I like the Brockstar, but would rather see Young in LF and using Holt as an infield utility player. I think Devers could use a break as he's turned a bit cold? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Jigfishn10 said: Can't agree more about JBJ @A-Jay, I do like the trade they made last night but I'm curious as to why Chris Young didn't start. I like the Brockstar, but would rather see Young in LF and using Holt as an infield utility player. I think Devers could use a break as he's turned a bit cold?  @Jigfishn10 ~ Yes Sir.   Mr Young has been a little cool at the plate although he has been doing a lot of pinch running, not exactly a speed demon ~ but he's better than using a pitcher ! (thank you JF) Holt seems to be getting back to the Brockstar we all know & love - he's clutch, and Dever's needs to easy up on the 'going for the downs' on every swing mantra - K's are too frequent but he's getting his knocks still. He went 1st to 3rd late last night which was big. Looking forward to a Sale Day today. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 @A-Jay, always a good Sale Day in Red Sox Nation. He got knocked around a bit the last time he faced the Tribe, so I expect him to be a little more "focused" tonight. I wouldn't rule out a bit of "wildness" for a selective pitch either. Â Just a guess. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted August 24, 2017 Super User Posted August 24, 2017 55 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said: @A-Jay, always a good Sale Day in Red Sox Nation. He got knocked around a bit the last time he faced the Tribe, so I expect him to be a little more "focused" tonight. I wouldn't rule out a bit of "wildness" for a selective pitch either.  Just a guess.  Good Guess @Jigfishn10 though ~ someone might get a boo-boo on their hind parts. A-Jay  1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted August 25, 2017 Super User Posted August 25, 2017 Indians say Sale sail away. The best fight was yanks/tigers. 2 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted August 25, 2017 Super User Posted August 25, 2017 11 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said: Indians say Sale sail away. The best fight was yanks/tigers. Agree, all 3 of them. Â EDIT: The Tribe certainly has Sale's number this year. Can't dispute that. 1 Quote
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