The Official 2013 MLB Thread - Page 42

cuervo72 · 09-13-2013, 09:37 PM

Not the only one. I've been waiting for them to be eliminated for a while now, but they keep hanging in there.

DanGarion · 09-16-2013, 10:21 AM

Peregrine · 09-17-2013, 10:55 AM

I'm in Pittsburgh for a few Pirates games - wow Cashner was brilliant for the Padres last night. Complete game one hitter, and Burnett pitched well too.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-17-2013, 12:33 PM

Wild card race in the AL is just nuts right now. Certainly Texas and TB are making it interesting by playing poorly down the stretch, but it makes for a lot of interest in a lot of cities, so it's good for baseball.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-17-2013, 02:14 PM

dola

Royals fans are fired up!!!!!

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Chief Rum · 09-17-2013, 02:42 PM

Angels aren't going anywhere for playoffs this year, of course, but it's kinda nutty how well they have played since Pujols got hurt.

They have won 18 of the last 24 games, and are only four games below .500 right now.

All of a sudden, a rotation of Weaver, Wilson, Richards and Vargas looks pretty promising.

sterlingice · 09-17-2013, 02:44 PM

Please take at least 3 of 4 from Texas in the final weekend. kthxbye

SI

Chief Rum · 09-17-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Please take at least 3 of 4 from Texas in the final weekend. kthxbye

SI

The way both teams are playing right now, that could very well happen.

cartman · 09-17-2013, 06:24 PM

With their 1-0 lead after the first inning against the Rays, the Rangers have their first lead in 63 innings.

That is insane. Don't think I've ever seen a streak like that.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-17-2013, 09:10 PM

Amazing debut for Yordano Ventura. Royals fans were excited to see this kid pitch in spring training next year. Instead, they bring him up to the majors for his MLB debut and he looked fantastic. Hopefully the Royals can hold the lead and give this kid a win.

sterlingice · 09-17-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Amazing debut for Yordano Ventura. Royals fans were excited to see this kid pitch in spring training next year. Instead, they bring him up to the majors for his MLB debut and he looked fantastic. Hopefully the Royals can hold the lead and give this kid a win.

Ah, so you were the jinx

SI

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-17-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Ah, so you were the jinx

SI

Unbelievable. I continue to be baffled why Herrera and Davis continue to be trotted out there in key situations. F'n Yost.

sterlingice · 09-18-2013, 05:57 AM

I'm kindof tired of the "it's the manager's fault for every loss" crap going on in KC right now. Everyone out of the pen failed last night, save for Louis Coleman (who only got 1 out but is a ROOGY, with pretty extreme RH/LH splits) and Greg Holland (there was no opportunity for him to pitch unless you say he should have been in the 7th or 8th but that would be baffling and make no sense unless you're just using 20/20 hindsight to hang Yost). Sometimes the blame is on the players for not performing. Smith, Herrera, Hochevar, and Davis all failed. He played the splits and lost- it happens. You could say Crow or Collins but Davis has actually been better than them out of the pen (first run given up this year). Bueno? Joseph? Hardly.

If you're blaming Ned for the loss last night, you're just looking to bury the guy rather than look at what happened. Did he bunt in the 2nd inning? Yes- that was stupidly Yostian but your run expectancy goes down 0.2 for the game (tho the odds are slightly better to get 1 run, but you take away the shot at a bigger inning). Great, so they lose 5 to 3.2 instead. The defense was uncharacteristically bad all night, punctuated by Gordon missing a completely playable ball to let in the go ahead run.

SI

korme · 09-18-2013, 09:37 AM

JonInMiddleGA · 09-18-2013, 09:40 AM

LOL, somewhere Mark Sanchez is hoping that he's no longer the signature play involving an athlete's butt

spleen1015 · 09-18-2013, 09:41 AM

Why is Phillips even standing that way?

Logan · 09-18-2013, 09:42 AM

I had heard about that play many, many times earlier today. No level of knowledge can prepare you for actually seeing it though. Amazing.

korme · 09-18-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Why is Phillips even standing that way?

Because he's Phillips and he can do whatever he wants. He could have easily twisted around and tagged him, but he thought, hell why not. I don't mind it, but honestly it has to annoy Dusty a little bit.

JPhillips · 09-19-2013, 06:50 AM

Hamilton stole four bases last night. Two on pitch-outs.

Sure it was against the Astros, but still.

MizzouRah · 09-19-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Hamilton stole four bases last night. Two on pitch-outs.

Sure it was against the Astros, but still.

Wonder if he can run to Jimmy John's and back in between innings?

JPhillips · 09-19-2013, 02:56 PM

From Fangraphs:

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Our hero, Billy Hamilton, is tied for 8th in the NL in stolen base runs. He made his major league debut two weeks ago. He started his first big league game yesterday. He has come to bat just nine times. And he's already tied for 8th in the NL in runs added through base stealing. He's got a pretty good chance at finishing the season in the top five.

Matthean · 09-19-2013, 03:23 PM

MizzouRah · 09-19-2013, 04:09 PM

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molson · 09-19-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

Why is Phillips even standing that way?

If I had to guess, and this is just from watching the video, Phillips just really wanted that runner's face to go inside his butthole.

MrBug708 · 09-19-2013, 06:02 PM

And clinched. I know Hanley won't win the MVP, but he's probably the best player, hitter at least, on this Dodger team

cougarfreak · 09-20-2013, 09:57 PM

Reds with a huge comeback win on the Pirate tonight.

Scarecrow · 09-20-2013, 10:12 PM

I haven't heard too much about him, but Greg Holland should get some consideration for AL Cy Young.

JPhillips · 09-20-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cougarfreak

Reds with a huge comeback win on the Pirate tonight.

With more Billy Hamilton heroics.

sterlingice · 09-20-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

I haven't heard too much about him, but Greg Holland should get some consideration for AL Cy Young.

He's down to 13.6 K/9 (tho he did just strike out two tonight)

SI

Danny · 09-21-2013, 01:04 AM

So its 2am in TB right now, wonder how full the stadium is

sterlingice · 09-21-2013, 09:06 AM

I've always wanted to go to a game like that where it goes 14+ (as long as it was a Friday or Saturday game where I didn't care how late I was out).

SI

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-22-2013, 10:19 PM

Awesome finish on the Royals game in front of a packed house. Hard to imagine anything more exciting than a walk-off grand slam at the final home game of the year.

sterlingice · 09-23-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Awesome finish on the Royals game in front of a packed house. Hard to imagine anything more exciting than a walk-off grand slam at the final home game of the year.

Best Royals game to be in the crowd since 2000? Three come to mind and yesterday's would be one. The other would be Opening Day 2004 and then maybe the Ken Harvey game in 2003.

SI

Lathum · 09-23-2013, 08:48 AM

Going to the Mets- Reds game tonight. Wheeler pitching. Hoping to play spoiler.

Logan · 09-23-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Going to the Mets- Reds game tonight. Wheeler pitching. Hoping to play spoiler.

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Mets shut down Wheeler a couple days ago. Ex-Red Aaron Harang is starting tonight.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-23-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Best Royals game to be in the crowd since 2000? Three come to mind and yesterday's would be one. The other would be Opening Day 2004 and then maybe the Ken Harvey game in 2003.

SI

Yeah, it was amazing. Watched the home run a few more times on the MLB replay video just to get my fill. Best part was that it was a no-doubter. Justin dropped the bat and started yelling at the home team dugout right away while the crowd just exploded. I remember when I was a kid the last time we had meaningful games. It felt like that.

Lathum · 09-23-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Mets shut down Wheeler a couple days ago. Ex-Red Aaron Harang is starting tonight.

well son of a bitch, when I checked Friday he was the probable starter, didn't have time to really pay attention over the weekend.

Go Aaron Harang?

sterlingice · 09-23-2013, 11:30 AM

I can't remember where I saw this story, but it was in my "to read" pile and is about a month old:
The history of glove-talking in baseball - ESPN

I love Greg Maddux

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Originally Posted by Leo Mazzone

"So sure enough, he's shutting out the Mets, and he looks in the dugout with one out in the sixth. And Bobby [Cox] says to me, 'Mad Dog is looking for you. Go out there and make sure he's all right.' So I go out there and he says, 'I'm glad you came out. My catcher doesn't speak English. I'm tired of talking to Chipper. So it was nice of you to come out here. You got anything you need to ask me?' And I said, 'Yeah, you planning on going seven tonight or all nine?'"

SI

JetsIn06 · 09-23-2013, 05:03 PM

Manny Machado just went down with what looks like an ACL or other serious knee injury. Hoping it's not as bad as it looked.

CraigSca · 09-23-2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsIn06

Manny Machado just went down with what looks like an ACL or other serious knee injury. Hoping it's not as bad as it looked.

Awful

PilotMan · 09-23-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetsIn06

Manny Machado just went down with what looks like an ACL or other serious knee injury. Hoping it's not as bad as it looked.

Spoiler

JPhillips · 09-23-2013, 09:28 PM

Joey Votto is 0 for 0 with 5 walks tonight.

Marty must be killing him.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-23-2013, 10:04 PM

Boy, it's amazing to see the evolution of Hosmer this year. This kid was totally clueless early in the year. Hesitant and no sense of the strike zone with little to no power. Since Brett came on, he's been one of the best hitters in the American League. So much fun to see it all happen.

cartman · 09-23-2013, 10:31 PM

The Astros were just what the Rangers needed to cure their hitting woes. They scored 12 in the shutout, and Alex Rios became the 7th Ranger to hit for the cycle.

And in other stadium news, I finally tackled the two foot long, chili, onion and jalapeno covered bratwurst known as the Sausage Slugger. Pics to come tomorrow.

cartman · 09-23-2013, 10:48 PM

Good to know that "player evolution" now is shaking off a sophomore slump and basically equaling your numbers from your rookie season in your third year.

Suicane75 · 09-23-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

And in other stadium news, I finally tackled the two foot long, chili, onion and jalapeno covered bratwurst known as the Sausage Slugger. Pics to come tomorrow.

Brother, we don't need to know what it looks like tomorrow.

sterlingice · 09-24-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

And in other stadium news, I finally tackled the two foot long, chili, onion and jalapeno covered bratwurst known as the Sausage Slugger. Pics to come tomorrow.

I thought it was called the Bratbino (to go along with the Boomstick). Or have they rebranded it since last year. My wife and I figure we'll split one next time we're in Arlington.

SI

Suburban Rhythm · 09-24-2013, 08:28 AM

Full circle

Suburban Rhythm · 09-24-2013, 08:30 AM

DOLA

Also worth noting, Adam LaRoche hit the pop out that ended the Nats season, putting the Bucs in the playoffs.

So, it all started with an ex Pirate 1B with creepy facial hair...and ended with an ex Pirate 1B with creepy facial hair.

Full circle, indeed.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 09-24-2013, 09:21 AM

Another f'n unbelievable win for the Royals as they gain ground again. It really sucks that the season likely only has six games left.

Here's the link to the Alex Gordon double play in the 10th that kept the game alive.

MLB.com Gameday | MLB.com: Gameday

09-13-2013, 09:37 PM	#2051
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09-17-2013, 02:42 PM	#2056
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Angels aren't going anywhere for playoffs this year, of course, but it's kinda nutty how well they have played since Pujols got hurt. They have won 18 of the last 24 games, and are only four games below .500 right now. All of a sudden, a rotation of Weaver, Wilson, Richards and Vargas looks pretty promising. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

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09-17-2013, 12:33 PM	#2054
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Wild card race in the AL is just nuts right now. Certainly Texas and TB are making it interesting by playing poorly down the stretch, but it makes for a lot of interest in a lot of cities, so it's good for baseball.

09-17-2013, 02:14 PM	#2055
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09-17-2013, 06:24 PM	#2059
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	With their 1-0 lead after the first inning against the Rays, the Rangers have their first lead in 63 innings. That is insane. Don't think I've ever seen a streak like that. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

09-17-2013, 09:10 PM	#2060
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Amazing debut for Yordano Ventura. Royals fans were excited to see this kid pitch in spring training next year. Instead, they bring him up to the majors for his MLB debut and he looked fantastic. Hopefully the Royals can hold the lead and give this kid a win.

09-18-2013, 05:57 AM	#2063
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'm kindof tired of the "it's the manager's fault for every loss" crap going on in KC right now. Everyone out of the pen failed last night, save for Louis Coleman (who only got 1 out but is a ROOGY, with pretty extreme RH/LH splits) and Greg Holland (there was no opportunity for him to pitch unless you say he should have been in the 7th or 8th but that would be baffling and make no sense unless you're just using 20/20 hindsight to hang Yost). Sometimes the blame is on the players for not performing. Smith, Herrera, Hochevar, and Davis all failed. He played the splits and lost- it happens. You could say Crow or Collins but Davis has actually been better than them out of the pen (first run given up this year). Bueno? Joseph? Hardly. If you're blaming Ned for the loss last night, you're just looking to bury the guy rather than look at what happened. Did he bunt in the 2nd inning? Yes- that was stupidly Yostian but your run expectancy goes down 0.2 for the game (tho the odds are slightly better to get 1 run, but you take away the shot at a bigger inning). Great, so they lose 5 to 3.2 instead. The defense was uncharacteristically bad all night, punctuated by Gordon missing a completely playable ball to let in the go ahead run. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 09-18-2013 at 05:59 AM.

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09-18-2013, 09:42 AM	#2067
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I had heard about that play many, many times earlier today. No level of knowledge can prepare you for actually seeing it though. Amazing.

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09-21-2013, 01:04 AM	#2080
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	So its 2am in TB right now, wonder how full the stadium is

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I've always wanted to go to a game like that where it goes 14+ (as long as it was a Friday or Saturday game where I didn't care how late I was out). SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

09-22-2013, 10:19 PM	#2082
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Awesome finish on the Royals game in front of a packed house. Hard to imagine anything more exciting than a walk-off grand slam at the final home game of the year.

09-23-2013, 08:48 AM	#2084
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Going to the Mets- Reds game tonight. Wheeler pitching. Hoping to play spoiler.

09-23-2013, 05:03 PM	#2089
JetsIn06 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rahway, NJ	Manny Machado just went down with what looks like an ACL or other serious knee injury. Hoping it's not as bad as it looked.

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09-23-2013, 10:04 PM	#2093
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Boy, it's amazing to see the evolution of Hosmer this year. This kid was totally clueless early in the year. Hesitant and no sense of the strike zone with little to no power. Since Brett came on, he's been one of the best hitters in the American League. So much fun to see it all happen.

09-23-2013, 10:31 PM	#2094
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The Astros were just what the Rangers needed to cure their hitting woes. They scored 12 in the shutout, and Alex Rios became the 7th Ranger to hit for the cycle. And in other stadium news, I finally tackled the two foot long, chili, onion and jalapeno covered bratwurst known as the Sausage Slugger. Pics to come tomorrow. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Good to know that "player evolution" now is shaking off a sophomore slump and basically equaling your numbers from your rookie season in your third year. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	DOLA Also worth noting, Adam LaRoche hit the pop out that ended the Nats season, putting the Bucs in the playoffs. So, it all started with an ex Pirate 1B with creepy facial hair...and ended with an ex Pirate 1B with creepy facial hair. Full circle, indeed. __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

09-24-2013, 09:21 AM	#2100
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Another f'n unbelievable win for the Royals as they gain ground again. It really sucks that the season likely only has six games left. Here's the link to the Alex Gordon double play in the 10th that kept the game alive. MLB.com Gameday \| MLB.com: Gameday

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