I’d definitely say he’s more than a one season fluke. He seemed to figure something out in 2020 - his OPS+ the last three years has been 135. He’s not such a great defender tho.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 17 November 2022 21:28 (one year ago) link
gio urshela to the angles
― na (NA), Friday, 18 November 2022 21:11 (one year ago) link
So weird to see passan breaking the news on Instagram
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 18 November 2022 21:23 (one year ago) link
Dodgers To Non-Tender Cody Bellinger.
Shocked, as I thought they would have kept him around and they can afford it.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 19 November 2022 00:03 (one year ago) link
Grant Brisbee thought the giants would take him if the Dodgers didn’t want him
― after several days on “the milk,” (gyac), Saturday, 19 November 2022 00:15 (one year ago) link
I read the Blue Jays were interested too, under the premise he'd hit well at Rogers Centre. I'll take the blame if he lands in Toronto.
aaron judge needs his own thread
― clemenza, Saturday, 19 November 2022 00:38 (one year ago) link
https://dodgerblue.com/cody-bellinger-rumors-toronto-blue-jays-interested-teams-if-dodgers-non-tender/2022/11/18/
― clemenza, Saturday, 19 November 2022 00:50 (one year ago) link
Remember when Bellinger and Yelich were 1-2 in the mvp voting?
― omar little, Saturday, 19 November 2022 02:06 (one year ago) link
Someone on Reddit pointed out that Bellinger will probably want more playing time than the jays can guarantee. Makes sense for a less competitive team to take a flier and let him sink or swim in cf more than a team like the jays would.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 19 November 2022 14:36 (one year ago) link
was wondering why the brewers would trade Renfroe for three guys that look kinda like spare parts... then saw their outfield depth chart... three top 100 outfield prospects and another couple backup options after that!!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 23 November 2022 08:44 (one year ago) link
As much as I would prefer that Judge stays with the Yankees--just because I like such antiquated concepts as "face of the franchise" and players staying with one team for their career--if he leaves, I'll enjoy thinking about all those NY cretins who booed him in the playoffs.
― clemenza, Thursday, 24 November 2022 01:04 (one year ago) link
he got boo'd in the playoffs?!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Thursday, 24 November 2022 19:14 (one year ago) link
Tbh i’m a little curious if the hair shit/NYY CULTURE OF WINNING redassery is clocked by the players or not
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Thursday, 24 November 2022 19:47 (one year ago) link
(xpost) Definitely for a game or two in Yankee Stadium--scattered but audible.
― clemenza, Thursday, 24 November 2022 20:54 (one year ago) link
xp i expect that the players who care are into it. guys like brett gardner and, apparently, anthony rizzo live for that shit
― mookieproof, Thursday, 24 November 2022 22:45 (one year ago) link
Fun predictions-style article: one big off-season move for each team:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/insider/story/_/id/35047269/mlb-2022-23-free-agency-offseason-moves-all-30-teams
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Friday, 25 November 2022 10:54 (one year ago) link
not-quite-37yo carlos santana to the pirates, one year/$6.7m
― mookieproof, Saturday, 26 November 2022 03:01 (one year ago) link
Big splash by their standards
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 27 November 2022 05:37 (one year ago) link
their biggest free-agent signing since 2016 lol
― mookieproof, Sunday, 27 November 2022 05:41 (one year ago) link
Had to look it up…. Daniel Hudson. 2 years, 11m.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Sunday, 27 November 2022 14:22 (one year ago) link
looking like jose abreu to the astros. as a white sox fan it's a bummer, though they do have andrew vaughn to put at 1b and a bunch of dudes who should probably just be DHing
― na (NA), Monday, 28 November 2022 20:08 (one year ago) link
oh and the white sox signed mike clevinger to a 1-yr deal
Astros yet again endearing themselves to baseball fans everywhere.
― clemenza, Monday, 28 November 2022 20:33 (one year ago) link
If the Dodgers land Verlander--Dodgers yet again endearing themselves to baseball fans everywhere--they will have had Kershaw, Scherzer, Verlander, and Greinke within a seven-year window. Damn, they should have planned to have them all at once.
― clemenza, Tuesday, 29 November 2022 21:37 (one year ago) link
the white Sox not immediately having a replacement first baseman who seems primed to take over for the next decade or so is a strange feeling. Maybe I’m not giving Andrew Vaughn enough credit tho.
― omar little, Tuesday, 29 November 2022 22:23 (one year ago) link
I think he could do alright
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 November 2022 05:03 (one year ago) link
Is he still available to pinch-hit?
― clemenza, Wednesday, 30 November 2022 05:04 (one year ago) link
(Oops...mixed up threads, was referring to Mattingly!)
That makes a lot more sense
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 30 November 2022 05:50 (one year ago) link
DeGrom's going to the Rangers, apparently.
― clemenza, Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:32 (one year ago) link
What the fuck
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:44 (one year ago) link
i'd have liked to see him remain a met but man that is a big gamble on a 34yo dude who seems to have 'forearm tightness' every spring
guess i should simply be happy that the rangers are still out there spending incredible amounts of money for dudes in their 30s
― mookieproof, Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:45 (one year ago) link
5 years, $185M. I hope they remember to have him take a physical first.
― clemenza, Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:47 (one year ago) link
also lol scherzer is like the only starter the mets have under contract
― mookieproof, Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:47 (one year ago) link
Lmao Bochy?!
― bit high, bitch (gyac), Saturday, 3 December 2022 01:57 (one year ago) link
Ya I was not expecting 5 years
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 3 December 2022 03:05 (one year ago) link
Just found out about this 37AAV over five years. Can't believe anyone would go that long on him.
― Bee OK, Saturday, 3 December 2022 06:24 (one year ago) link
The half billion dollar infield was not enough
― Michael F Gill, Saturday, 3 December 2022 15:33 (one year ago) link
God bless them for going for it, but I don’t see much of a strategy here outside of splashing money about randomly
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 3 December 2022 16:24 (one year ago) link
If DeGrom is healthy that contract is potentially a steal, but that’s the biggest “if” I can recall attached to such a huge deal.
― omar little, Saturday, 3 December 2022 16:26 (one year ago) link
The last three years he’s averaged 13 starts and a WAR of 2.8. Short of a miracle, there’s no way he comes close to providing the value they’re paying him for
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 3 December 2022 16:39 (one year ago) link
It will be interesting to know what other offers were on the table, or perhaps the Rangers were bidding against themselves as they seem to do quite often.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Saturday, 3 December 2022 17:42 (one year ago) link
I would be surprised if the Mets didn’t go at least 3 years
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 3 December 2022 22:43 (one year ago) link
Mets apparently offered 3 years/$120Mish
― Michael F Gill, Sunday, 4 December 2022 14:54 (one year ago) link
Verlander is supposedly going to the Mets, $86M for two years. Wow. Have to think about whether they came out ahead on that swap or not.
― clemenza, Monday, 5 December 2022 17:33 (one year ago) link
I guess we’ll see if his ERA drops below 1 next year!
― bit high, bitch (gyac), Monday, 5 December 2022 17:34 (one year ago) link
wonder if Houston didn't even come close with a competitive offer. they've had a curious offseason, in terms of decision-making.
― omar little, Monday, 5 December 2022 17:36 (one year ago) link
Such a unique comparison: DeGrom, this historically great pitcher who just can't stay healthy coming off his age-34 season, vs. a HOF pitcher coming off a Cy Young but who'll turn 40 in a couple of months and is one season removed from Tommy John surgery. And then you factor in the five-year deal vs. the two-year deal...confusing!
― clemenza, Monday, 5 December 2022 17:43 (one year ago) link
Astros owner 100% high on his own supply
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Monday, 5 December 2022 18:03 (one year ago) link
Great deal/virtual swap for the Mets if Scherzer and Verlander stay healthy.
I love DeGrom but giving him five years guaranteed was nuts.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Monday, 5 December 2022 18:05 (one year ago) link
only pitchers i'd consider moving him in front of on that list are gallen (impressive year last year, but can he keep it up?) and strider (obviously electric, but short track record)
― deadmauZedong (voodoo chili), Friday, 24 March 2023 17:33 (one year ago) link
Should I get a subscription to the Athletic??!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 24 March 2023 17:43 (one year ago) link
idk if it's the case anymore now that it's owned by nyt, but you used to be able to get it for ludicrously cheap. i paid something like $24 for two years
― deadmauZedong (voodoo chili), Friday, 24 March 2023 17:50 (one year ago) link
Athletic is great imo but it might depend on your team, I don’t think all teams have writers?
― limb tins & cum (gyac), Friday, 24 March 2023 17:53 (one year ago) link
Many teams dont have beat writers
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Friday, 24 March 2023 18:07 (one year ago) link
Aaand Manoah is the opening day starter.
Surprised--assumed it'd be Gausman.
I'm not big on BABIP when it comes to awards voting, but it's something I'd definitely pay attention to if placing a bet on next year's Cy Young winner. Gausman, as well documented, had historically bad luck last year: highest BABIP for a starting pitcher since WWII, I think. If you believe such things tend to even out year-to-year (probably not true, it takes a few seasons), note that the Jays have improved their defense, and also that, for whatever reason, shifting seemed to hurt Gausman the first half of the season, I would think he'd be a good guy to put money on for this year's CYA.
― clemenza, Friday, 24 March 2023 18:34 (one year ago) link
It's free mlb.tv day for T-Mobile customers
― papal hotwife (milo z), Tuesday, 28 March 2023 20:34 (one year ago) link
While there’s agreement on dollars between star CF Bryan Reynolds and Pirates, a major conceptual issue has prevented a deal. Reynolds has moved a lot to try to get a deal done but there remains a disagreement on this key point. Unknown if the sides may push it past 4:10 deadline— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 30, 2023
unfortunately, just before Reynolds was going to sign, a disagreement surfaced regarding the ontological status of concepts involving abstract objects, and negotiations quickly fell apart
― it's a new day in the international landscape (z_tbd), Thursday, 30 March 2023 20:03 (one year ago) link
Quality post
― Michael F Gill, Friday, 31 March 2023 00:15 (one year ago) link
apparently brian reynold's 6-year, $107 million extension is the pirates' a) first ever nine-figure deal b) first deal with a no-trade clause since 2006
― na (NA), Tuesday, 25 April 2023 16:21 (one year ago) link