reynolds is a 'professional hitter' -- which is nice, i like him -- but i don't think he can play center. polanco is a disappointment but i still like him because he reminds me of a plague-ridden man's dave parker
the projections for archer, musgrove and moran -- among others -- are extremely optimistic. the catchers too, unless they're framing wizards
brault is kind of fun because he can actually hit
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 January 2020 02:34 (four years ago) link
they have a prospect named oneil cruz -- who will probably play in double-a this year -- but if they just called him up now it'd be cool because he's a legit 6'7" shortstop
that's the upper limit for fun
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 January 2020 02:40 (four years ago) link
I like Reynolds - but he should not be in CF
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 31 January 2020 04:17 (four years ago) link
oh yeah i forgot about brian reynolds, probably because his name is "brian reynolds"
― na (NA), Friday, 31 January 2020 15:26 (four years ago) link
hen cherington is mulling over these fantastic options
Free agents Kevin Pillar, Billy Hamilton snd Cameron Maybin are among CF candidates Pirates are considering. Pillar would seem to be pricier than the others. GM Hen Cherington knows him from Toronto— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 30, 2020
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 January 2020 21:24 (four years ago) link
Pillar is almost the definition of the kind of player who is a) great to have around if you're a strong team and you can bat him eighth or ninth and just be glad for his defense (Jays, 2015), but b) is a liability if you have to bat him fifth or sixth because you've got no offense (Jays, 2018).
― clemenza, Friday, 31 January 2020 22:33 (four years ago) link
billy hamilton in 43 career games in pittsburgh: .303/.339/.376, 33 R, 33 SB, 4 CS lol
― mookieproof, Friday, 31 January 2020 23:45 (four years ago) link
Love to see Billy Hamilton go somewhere and figure it out enough to stick around, he's a fun and well likable player.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 00:15 (four years ago) link
He's 29, can't remember when a player that old figured it out.
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 February 2020 01:07 (four years ago) link
what are hamilton's splits against STL? seems like every game i've ever seen against him involves walking him 3 separate times as the leadoff batter of an inning
― But guess what? Nobody gives a toot!😂 (Karl Malone), Saturday, 1 February 2020 01:26 (four years ago) link
Xpost to morbs: Bautista was 30 when he had that monster break out season.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Saturday, 1 February 2020 02:22 (four years ago) link
Well, that was about power to a large degree. I wouldn't expect a speedster to learn how to get on base at 30.
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:00 (four years ago) link
Probably won't happen, but Billy H. is such a good athlete even a 10-20% margin improvement takes him up to handy player to keep around with his speed and defense. It will be interesting to see if he is still on a roster in a couple years.
I suppose you see pitchers figuring something out later on, but then you got the 'roid ragers like Luis Gonzales who went from average outfielder to super slugger in their 30s.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:00 (four years ago) link
Mets signed Matt Adams and Eduardo Nunez to minor league deals
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:02 (four years ago) link
Otis Nixon's career arc might be the closest model you 'might' find for someone like Hamilton.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nixonot01.shtml
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:02 (four years ago) link
Matt Adams has had a weird career. That guy has been a model of inconsistency as there have been more than once it looks like the guy is going to be come a big bat, but then the magic wears off.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:04 (four years ago) link
That said, I would love to see Matt Adams in a foot race with Lucas Duda.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:05 (four years ago) link
Similar players I both saw hit moonshots against the Reds at GABP.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:06 (four years ago) link
More I think about it, both were off Homer Bailey too. Always bet against Bailey if he is pitching during the day, that's my Pete Rose tip of the day.
― earlnash, Saturday, 1 February 2020 14:07 (four years ago) link
Pumped to watch Billy Hamilton hit 54 home runs in 2020
― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Saturday, 1 February 2020 17:07 (four years ago) link
billy hamilton has always been a small step away from an above average player - being able to reach .300 OBP consistently, or .100 ISO - but now he's 29, going into his 7th full season. his speed is already diminishing. i loved watching him (destroy the cardinals and yadi) but i think he missed his window.
― But guess what? Nobody gives a toot!😂 (Karl Malone), Saturday, 1 February 2020 17:11 (four years ago) link
d-backs sign edwin jackson (and jon jay) to minor league deals
unfortunately, arizona is one of the 14 teams he's already played for
over the last seven seasons, jackson is 37-62 with a 5.47 ERA, 4.87 FIP, 1.517 WHIP and -4.9 WAR while making $39m
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 4 February 2020 17:32 (four years ago) link
this must be some sort of mistake. wtf is jackson doing??
― But guess what? Nobody gives a toot!😂 (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 4 February 2020 17:38 (four years ago) link
i thought the dbags would stop signing average cardinals from 2011-13 after la russa moved on, but it looks like they're still into it
― But guess what? Nobody gives a toot!😂 (Karl Malone), Tuesday, 4 February 2020 17:39 (four years ago) link
Betts and Price to Dodgers, says Jeff Passan
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:20 (four years ago) link
slight correction
There could be a third team involved in the deal, as @Ken_Rosenthal reported. Significant cash will be going the way of wherever David Price lands. But the main player, Mookie Betts, will be a Dodger should medicals go as expected.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 5, 2020
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:23 (four years ago) link
baseball is broken
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:25 (four years ago) link
Oh wow, the dodgers have added one of the best players in baseball to their team again
― But guess what? Nobody gives a toot!😂 (Karl Malone), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:25 (four years ago) link
like many things that are bad for baseball, this is great for the yankees!
― ooga booga-ing for the bourgeoisie (voodoo chili), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:38 (four years ago) link
fuck this. just fuck it.
― call all destroyer, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 02:54 (four years ago) link
Mookie in LA from a marketing standpoint is going to be sick
― Its big ball chunky time (Jimmy The Mod Awaits The Return Of His Beloved), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 03:08 (four years ago) link
so final tally i believe:Mookie/Price/cash to DodgersMaeda to TwinsBrusdar/Verdugo to Sox
dodgers are also trading pederson to LAA for rengifo. i have no idea why the angels would do this unless they intend on swinging pederson to someone else for pitching. or adell. i have no idea how LAA has made this many moves and they still don't have any pitching.
― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 03:08 (four years ago) link
why is $$$ going to LA? wtf...
― Jersey Al (Albert R. Broccoli), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 03:31 (four years ago) link
to cover part of price, i imagine
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 03:37 (four years ago) link
when’s the last time a player of betts’ stature was traded by the team that drafted him in the prime of his career? and didn’t demand to traded? just can’t believe this actually happened
― k3vin k., Wednesday, 5 February 2020 03:38 (four years ago) link
Seems dumb to me — good luck Boston.
― omar little, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 04:02 (four years ago) link
gets them below the luxury tax threshold which is the only thing that matters
― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 04:09 (four years ago) link
The closest comparison I can think of is the Twins trading Johan Santana, which was also during the off-season before his walk year.
― NoTimeBeforeTime, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 04:12 (four years ago) link
when’s the last time a player of betts’ stature was traded by the team that drafted him in the prime of his career? and didn’t demand to traded?
babe ruth, 1919?
the red sox were complaining about cash back then, too. ruth's salary was $27,000, same as betts', give or take a zero or three.
― fact checking cuz, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 04:32 (four years ago) link
when’s the last time a player of betts’ stature was traded by the team that drafted him in the prime of his career?
griffey jr, although he was older (and kinda fell apart after his first year in cincy)
frank robinson, also a lil bit older
also a-rod to the yankees (although texas did not draft him)
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 05:15 (four years ago) link
supposedly if the red sox are paying $14-$15m per year to dump price, the *dodgers* can stay under the salary cap luxury tax
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 05:25 (four years ago) link
i don't understand rich people. or rich teams. or rich owners.
― fact checking cuz, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 06:48 (four years ago) link
surprised the Twins are shipping a prospect like Graterol for a starter like Maeda.
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 07:05 (four years ago) link
Rays vet James Click is the new Houston GM
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28634922/new-astros-gm-james-click-seeks-quick-success-replacing-jeff-luhnow
― a Mets fan who gave up on everything in the mid '80s (Dr Morbius), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 16:00 (four years ago) link
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 16:39 (four years ago) link
hey way to go red sox lol
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 16:54 (four years ago) link
― k3vin k., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:38 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink
since im not really up on baseball these days the only thing i cld come up with was that they didnt think they cld retain him, if its just a straight financial move my god
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 16:55 (four years ago) link
i think he had said he was planning on becoming a free agent next year, but getting alex verdugo and a RP prospect for the 2nd best player in baseball suggests the motivation was mostly financial
― na (NA), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 17:00 (four years ago) link
dear god the rockies signed ubaldo jimenez to a minor league deal
he's 36 and last pitched in 2017, when he had a 6.81 ERA over 142 IP for baltimore
maybe arenado has a point
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 5 February 2020 22:36 (four years ago) link
dodgers are also trading pederson to LAA for rengifo. i have no idea why the angels would do this unless they intend on swinging pederson to someone else for pitching. or adell. i have no idea how LAA has made this many moves and they still don't have any pitching.― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Wednesday, February 5, 2020 3:08 AM (nineteen hours ago) bookmarkflaglink
― ℺ ☽ ⋠ ⏎ (✖), Wednesday, February 5, 2020 3:08 AM (nineteen hours ago) bookmarkflaglink
The trade isn't finalized yet for some reason but the Dodgers are trading Joc, Ross Stripling and a dude who hit 19 homers in rookie ball for Rengifo and another prospect, maybe two.
― officer sonny bonds, lytton pd (mayor jingleberries), Wednesday, 5 February 2020 22:48 (four years ago) link