i was looking at the pitcher, Deivi Garcia, that the Yanks wouldnt give up for ANYBODY. He's 5'9, 160. Gonna hafta torque himself into the ground to get the ball past major leaguersI also wonder if other teams have finally caught on to how the Yankees hype machine works when it comes to their prospects. They get writers to put together over the top stories about the potential of guys who they don't think will turn into stars and try to keep their top end talent quieter.
If I'm an opposing GM, I want the guys that Cashman is refusing to part with and have little interest in the ones that he will only begrudgingly include in deals.
We're still early in the PR cycle for him though. If they get through the offseason without moving him, we'll have a better idea of which bucket he goes into. I would've flipped my #### if he was the key piece in a Syndergaard deal.i was looking at the pitcher, Deivi Garcia, that the Yanks wouldnt give up for ANYBODY. He's 5'9, 160. Gonna hafta torque himself into the ground to get the ball past major leaguers
from ESPN:We're still early in the PR cycle for him though. If they get through the offseason without moving him, we'll have a better idea of which bucket he goes into. I would've flipped my #### if he was the key piece in a Syndergaard deal.
Justus Sheffield was completely untouchable at one point too.
Fangraph on the subjectThe average height of an American male is 5-foot-10, yet 14 MLB teams don't have apitcher under 6 feet tall. The Yankees have one pitcher under 6-2 and boast fivepitchers at least 6-7. The Cardinals have eight pitchers 6-4 or taller. Kansas City is the only team in baseball with five pitchers 6 feet or under
Are you sure Lucroy got DFA'd? I think it was the other catcher on the roster.Tough stretch for Jonathan Lucroy. First, he gets laid out at home by Jake Marisnick of the Astros and suffers a concussion. He finally comes back and the Angels trade for Max Stassi of the Astros, so he gets DFA'd. I bet he hates the Astros.
Side note: Marisnick did nothing wrong and shouldn't have been suspended.
Yup. It was Lucroy.Are you sure Lucroy got DFA'd? I think it was the other catcher on the roster.
Not 100%, but it looks like he'd be eligible. He could be a good pick up for a team trying to fill a spot. I'm looking at you, Phillies.Yup. It was Lucroy.
With the new rules, I'm not sure if he'd be eligible for the postseason if another team were to pick him up, though.
Players have to be on a team's 40-man roster by Aug 31 to be eligible for post-season. Lucroy could be claimed on waivers or signed after passing through waivers. The Anaheims would get no compensation in either case, although the the former option would provide some payroll relief.Not 100%, but it looks like he'd be eligible. He could be a good pick up for a team trying to fill a spot. I'm looking at you, Phillies.
It is amazing that the past 2 weeks have been filled with articles talking about all of the fun tiebreaker scenarios we could see for the NL and with a week left, it's pretty much over. Cubs and Mets both have an elimination number of 1.Eephus said:After all the jockeying between the NL wild card contenders and pretenders over the past six weeks, the race for the AL wild card looks like it's going to be tighter down the stretch. The same three teams have been battling it out for two AL slots since the All-Star break.
As for Bum, there will be teams in October who'll wish they traded for him in July.
As a fan of the team, do you think this team is better than the last two seasons? Not meant to be a pointed question or take a dig at all. Serious question. I don't get to see much of the Dodgers play since they are Pacific Time, so I can't say I know. Just seems like the team isn't much different than the past seasons. Of course, nothing incredibly wrong with that, since they were dominating but just wondered what a fan of the team thought.Dodgers fan and again the bullpen will be the difference. Offense could compensate if they can stay hot for extended periods.
While I agree with your assessment, baseball and hockey seem to be crap shoots once the playoffs start. Good luck. As an Astros fan, I hope you win your bet.Putting some coin on the Astros to win it all. Nothing sexy about it and the return won't help me retire, but that team is loaded, experienced and difficult to discern any flaws.
I don't think so, not with Verlander and Cole taking the mound. Is there another playoff team that has anything close to the 1-2 punch of those guys? I mean....that's 600 strikeouts between two dudes. That's incredible.While I agree with your assessment, baseball and hockey seem to be crap shoots once the playoffs start. Good luck. As an Astros fan, I hope you win your bet.
They are better offensively but that is so streaky. If they get hot for 12-16 games they could World Champs.As a fan of the team, do you think this team is better than the last two seasons? Not meant to be a pointed question or take a dig at all. Serious question. I don't get to see much of the Dodgers play since they are Pacific Time, so I can't say I know. Just seems like the team isn't much different than the past seasons. Of course, nothing incredibly wrong with that, since they were dominating but just wondered what a fan of the team thought.
I remember thinking the same thing when the Phillies had 5 stud pitchers.I don't think so, not with Verlander and Cole taking the mound. Is there another playoff team that has anything close to the 1-2 punch of those guys? I mean....that's 600 strikeouts between two dudes. That's incredible.
Then looking at their offense, they lead MLB in Avg, OBP, Slugging, OPS....and in some categories, like OBP, they lead by a LOT.
Okay, how's their bullpen? Well, Osuna has been filthy for the most part with 0.88 WHIP and he's got a lot of help too.
I think they win it all and Yuli is the MVP.
I don't remember their offense being anywhere near as good as the one Houston is rolling out.I remember thinking the same thing when the Phillies had 5 stud pitchers.
It wasn't a bad team.I don't remember their offense being anywhere near as good as the one Houston is rolling out.
2011 PhilliesIt wasn't a bad team.
C Carlos Ruiz
1B Ryan Howard
2B Chase Utley
3B Placido Polanco
SS Jimmy Rollins
OF Raul Ibanez
OF Shane Victorino
OF Hunter Pence
And they had a run diff. of +184.
I would rather take my chances with 5 stud pitchers.I remember thinking the same thing when the Phillies had 5 stud pitchers.
They are better. I never said they weren't. But the ball is "juiced" this year, so inflated numbers don't really mean that much comparing two different seasons.2011 Phillies
OBP .323
AVG .253
SLG .395
OPS .717
HR 153
RBI 693
2019 Astros
OBP .353
AVG .275
SLG .469
OPS .850
HR 278
RBI 867
That's significantly better.
They remind me of the 2007 Colorado Rockies. Getting hot at just the right time. Rocks cooled off during the WS, unfortunately for them. But the Brewers are definitely a scary team to face right now.Brewers have been amazing in September most of which without their best player and closer, who's been out all year. Counsel has done a fantastic job managing this year.
Sure. So would I. I'm just saying that 5 stud pitchers doesn't guarantee anything. Just like a +300 run differential doesn't guarantee you anything. Slumps pop up in baseball and if one hits during the postseason, all the stats get flushed down the toilet.I would rather take my chances with 5 stud pitchers.
I’d feel much better if they had Yelich. Regardless of what happens from here on out I’m happy with how the season turned out especially where they were sitting a month ago.They remind me of the 2007 Colorado Rockies. Getting hot at just the right time. Rocks cooled off during the WS, unfortunately for them. But the Brewers are definitely a scary team to face right now.
Understandable. But if I can give you any hope, just think of the Eagles when Carson Wentz went down. And everyone counted them out. I think baseball is a sport where a player can go down and it not affect the team too much in the short term. Now, if he's out the whole year, probably not great. But if you lose him for just the playoffs? Well. Not great, not terrible.I’d feel much better if they had Yelich. Regardless of what happens from here on out I’m happy with how the season turned out especially where they were sitting a month ago.
I'll definitely be disappointed, but it's been an awesome season. I love that the Astros make the moves and play hard while having fun. If they lose, it won't be because they didn't try. And I give them credit for that. I love this team from top to bottom. But my heart's been broken so many times in sports, I'll go into this postseason knowing that being the best in the regular season doesn't mean anything come October.All my ‘Stros need to do is win one more and they’ve locked home field throughout the playoffs (I think). Greinke 2 outs from the teams 3rd no hitter of the year last night. Could sweep all post season awards if Bregman can squeak by Trout for MVP.
Yes, these guys are good. Like ‘27 Yankee good. If they can’t win it all it’ll be a big let down for me.
Football is totally dead to me right now and I’m enjoying this ride, Shiek.
Yes. I gave some Mariners fans some smack on Twitter yesterday about their record season and then they didn’t even advance to the WS.I'll definitely be disappointed, but it's been an awesome season. I love that the Astros make the moves and play hard while having fun. If they lose, it won't be because they didn't try. And I give them credit for that. I love this team from top to bottom. But my heart's been broken so many times in sports, I'll go into this postseason knowing that being the best in the regular season doesn't mean anything come October.
Twins-Braves rematch who says no?Time for the Twins to right years of wrong and finally take down the Yankees!
Amen.Time for the Twins to right years of wrong and finally take down the Yankees!
Nah, they're checked out. Bryant and Baez have already been shut down. Kudos to Rizzo if he says eff it I'm playing, but I think he's next. For their sake hopefully Kimbrel tells them he's done. Since Darvish had a forearm thing earlier this month they should probably just him down too. Probably more.Hell, I think the Brewers might actually win the division. Cubs are going to want revenge on the red birds and the Brewers play against the Rockies who are just ready to go play some golf.
Even with all of that, I still think the Cubs play the Cards tough. Tougher than the Rockies will play the Brewers. JMO.Nah, they're checked out. Bryant and Baez have already been shut down. Kudos to Rizzo if he says eff it I'm playing, but I think he's next. For their sake hopefully Kimbrel tells them he's done. Since Darvish had a forearm thing earlier this month they should probably just him down too. Probably more.
I could definitely see the Cubs inciting a brawl if that's what you mean by tough.Even with all of that, I still think the Cubs play the Cards tough. Tougher than the Rockies will play the Brewers. JMO.