Official 2016 MLB season thread

[Atocep]

I'm happy the Royals survived their battle with the Boogeyman today without anyone getting too seriously injured.

[JeeberD]

Astros sweep the Angels and move about .500 for the first time since the first game of the season. We've been one of the hotter teams in baseball since the start of May or so...we're going to be right in the thick of the WC chase.

[tarcone]

Cardinals sweep the Cubs and climb to 9 1/2 back.

[JPhillips]

Reds still stink.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Atocep

I'm happy the Royals survived their battle with the Boogeyman today without anyone getting too seriously injured.

It was a shocking experience over the past two days. We'd never seen Familia save a game before.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

It was a shocking experience over the past two days. We'd never seen Familia save a game before.

You are a fucking idiot. There is a whole other world of baseball besides the Royals and who they happen to be playing that day.

2016 MLB Baseball Pitching Statistics and League Leaders - Major League Baseball - ESPN

[cartman]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Reds still stink.

However, they did stop the Rangers last night from getting an 11th consecutive series win.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

It was a shocking experience over the past two days. We'd never seen Familia save a game before.

April 5th 2016 has been erased from the Royals record books I'm guessing.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Atocep

April 5th 2016 has been erased from the Royals record books I'm guessing.

[lighthousekeeper]

Originally Posted by Comey

Agreed. When the ESPN guys analyzed the early schedules, they predicted the Phillies could be one of the surprises of the league...

Nobody expects them to keep this up. I'm not even sure, in the long game, I entirely want them to. But they're fantastic to follow. Most fun I've had since 2011, though, really, since 2007-08. It's fantastic to see them pulling wins out of nowhere.

Thanks a lot. The Phillies most likely read your comment, got disheartened, and have gone 8-28 since.

[MrBug708]

Dodgers won on a little league type of homerun

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

Thanks a lot. The Phillies most likely read your comment, got disheartened, and have gone 8-28 since.

We all knew it wasn't going to last, and I have no doubt that we're going to see more ugly stretches like this one the rest of the season, but there is real reason to be optimistic. We have a number of quality young arms and maybe by adding the right veteran/stud free agent or two to the mix you can have a really good rotation sooner rather than later. With Howard coming off the books you certainly have some money to play with.

Offensively they are certainly atrocious at this point but if Franco & Joseph can be key components, and the young guys in the pipeline can contribute, once again it only takes one or two key free agent acquisitions to turn things over rather quickly.

Maybe it's blind optimism, but I think that with the right moves, this team can be good next year and maybe even playoff competitive within two seasons.

[lighthousekeeper]

Originally Posted by Suicane75

We all knew it wasn't going to last, and I have no doubt that we're going to see more ugly stretches like this one the rest of the season, but there is real reason to be optimistic. We have a number of quality young arms and maybe by adding the right veteran/stud free agent or two to the mix you can have a really good rotation sooner rather than later. With Howard coming off the books you certainly have some money to play with.

Offensively they are certainly atrocious at this point but if Franco & Joseph can be key components, and the young guys in the pipeline can contribute, once again it only takes one or two key free agent acquisitions to turn things over rather quickly.

Maybe it's blind optimism, but I think that with the right moves, this team can be good next year and maybe even playoff competitive within two seasons.

Joseph is to 2016 as Ruf is to 2012.

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by lighthousekeeper

Joseph is to 2016 as Ruf is to 2012.

Ooof. I think he's better than that. I hope he's better than that.

[cartman]

David Price is off to another bad start tonight, but he looks like Sandy Koufax compared to the start Edinson Volquez is having.

[jbergey22]

Royals giving the Astros 9 to start the game.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

Royals giving the Astros 9 to start the game.

Then another three before they pulled him with no outs in the 2nd.

[jbergey22]

Originally Posted by cartman

Then another three before they pulled him with no outs in the 2nd.

Good for the "ole" ERA. 1 IP 12 R 11 ER

[cartman]

Been a strange game so far between the Rangers and Yankees. The start of the game was delayed for rain for nearly 30 minutes, but the tarp was never on the field and no rain fell. They started the game, and it did start raining. There was a pretty steady not quite heavy rain falling throughout the game. In the top of the 9th, with the Yankees up by one, Chapman walked the first batter, and was about to walk the 2nd batter when Girardi game out and talked the umps into putting a tarp on the field, even though the rain was at the same level it had been for the past couple of innings. The game is still in rain delay at the moment.

[claphamsa]

used my nats loyalty points for tomorrows game, and Giolito gets called up... gonna be fun!

[cartman]

The Rangers-Yankees game ended up finishing early this morning. After a three and a half hour delay the game restarted, and the Rangers ended up scoring 4 in the top of the ninth and won 9-6.

[JeeberD]

Dammit, Rangers...lose a few games! As hot as the Astros have been the past two months we haven't been able to make up nearly enough ground in the division standings.

[panerd]

Well we took one of two in our home away from home last night in Kansas City hoping for the sweep here in St. Louis. Surprised to see that it was only about 25% red unlike the usual 50-75% red. Can't really understand what all the national media hype has been about these Royals all season but they didn't look good last night.

[Logan]

Syndergaard finally earning that reputation of his. He just murdered a reporter who was bitching about Syndergaard lying to his face about his bone spur injury.

Andrew Beaton on Twitter: "Noah Syndergaard, addressing the bone spur, just gave @AdamRubinESPN a box of tissues "in case the waterworks start again." Killing it."

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Good to take three of four from the in-state rivals, even if they are pretty average this year. Got to keep winning to keep up with the red hot Indians.

The run that Kendrys Morales is on this month is just ridiculous. It says something when you put a DH in RF for a National League game. He went 12 for 16 in the Cardinals series, including a 450 foot laser bomb into the third deck last night. They said the exit speed of the ball was 111 mph, which is REALLY good. He was hitting .190 when the month started. He's up over .260 now.

[JPhillips]

Billy Hamilton scored on a wild pitch.

He was on second base.

God, I wish he got on base more. There's nothing like his speed.

[Suicane75]

A guy like that ought to do nothing but bunt and punch.

[panerd]

Sounds like Jung Ho Kang might have gotten a little too much Cosby Show in South Korea. Sad between this and his broken leg last season what could have been for this guy. Why in the world would a rich pro athlete feel the need to drug and rape a girl?

[stevew]

Funny you go Cosby instead of the guy that plays across the parking lot from him

[panerd]

Originally Posted by stevew

Funny you go Cosby instead of the guy that plays across the parking lot from him

I thought Big Ben was "just" an abusive rapist. The reports have Jung Ho messing around with the knockout drugs.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by panerd

Sounds like Jung Ho Kang might have gotten a little too much Cosby Show in South Korea. Sad between this and his broken leg last season what could have been for this guy. Why in the world would a rich pro athlete feel the need to drug and rape a girl?

People still say stuff like this in 2016?

[lighthousekeeper]

Mike Trout is still only 24 years old and has already contributed more career Wins Above Average (WAA) than the following Hall of Fame outfielders:

1. Willie Stargell
2. Kirby Puckett
3. Andre Dawson
4. Richie Ashburn
5. Dave Winfield
6. Jim Rice
7. Larry Doby *
8. Goose Goslin
9. Billy Williams
10. Max Carey
11. Earl Averill
12. Earl Combs
13. Edd Roush
14. Hack Wilson
15. Hugh Duffy
16. Jesse Burkett
17. Joe Medwick
18. Zach Wheat
19. Ralph Kiner *
20. Joe Kelley
21. Heinie Manush
22. Jim O'Rourke
23. Chick Hafey
24. Elmer Flick
25. Enos Slaughter
26. Willie Keeler
27. Sam Rice
28. Harry Hooper
29. Kiki Cuyler
30. Chuck Klein
31. Sam Thompson
32. King Kelly
33. Ross Youngs
34. Billy Southworth
35. Tommy McCarthy



Edit: on a related note, how the hell are the Angels still losing so many games? Maybe time for Sciosia to go?

[Dutch]

Rays are offering up a couple of their serviceable starting pitchers in hopes of getting more bats.

I really miss the Joe Maddon era. Pitching depth is too critical on a shoe-string budget to be seriously considering this philosophical change (or hope of change).

[MrBug708]

If the Dodgers keep having injuries, they'd be a player but with McCarthy back last week and Ryu back this week, they might be good to go. But I'm not sure what sort of offense the Dodgers could give

[Butter]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

Billy Hamilton scored on a wild pitch.

He was on second base.

God, I wish he got on base more. There's nothing like his speed.

I can't believe the Reds even beat the Cubs.

It's been like watching the 1990's Reds against the Braves lately... win like 1 out of 10.

Or more aptly, it's been like watching a AA team play the '27 Yankees.

[cuervo72]

I don't know where a thread on the Braves new stadium is, so I'll just plop this in this one.

The Atlanta Braves Borrowed Their Parking Scam From Dan Snyder

[JPhillips]

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I can't believe the Reds even beat the Cubs.

It's been like watching the 1990's Reds against the Braves lately... win like 1 out of 10.

Or more aptly, it's been like watching a AA team play the '27 Yankees.

Look on the bright side. The Reds are only deficient in three areas, pitching, hitting, and defense. When they get those fixed, watch out!

[Logan]

I believe Stanton has home runs in his last four official at bats between last night and today.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Lemme see now, I guess the Braves will move to quickly sign Infante ... and then trade him to someone else in July.

At the risk of quoting myself ...

Omar Infante singled and doubled in his Gwinnett debut as the Triple-A Braves beat the Norfolk Tides 3-2 Wednesday in Lawrenceville.

The Braves signed the major-league veteran to a minor-league deal a week ago after he was released by the Royals

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseb...s-debut/nrsxp/

[stevew]

Pirates called up Tyler Glasnow. Will be interesting to see if he can refine his control or if he's going to never quite live up to expectations.

[lungs]

Aaron Hill to the Red Sox. Didn't expect much out of him this year, I basically thought he was a salary dump in order to get a better prospect in the Jean Segura to Arizona trade. He's actually been pretty darn solid (.283/.359/.421).

Let the Will Middlebrooks era begin at 3B for Milwaukee (LOL)

[Easy Mac]

The Braves have put up 8 on Chris Sale. I don't understand baseball sometimes.

[Shkspr]

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

The Braves have put up 8 on Chris Sale. I don't understand baseball sometimes.

When the Braves put 8 on Sale it means the trade deadline is near.

[PilotMan]

Giants Fan Sacrifices Entire Meal, Beer Due To Foul Ball

[stevew]

Pirates also called up Josh Bell. He hit a pinch hit grand slam in his second AB. If his power numbers improve as he gets a bit older, he could become a super beast. As of now I'd say he's probably potentially a switch hitting freddie freeman type.

[lighthousekeeper]

2016 Disabled List All Star Team | Mets Merized Online

[lighthousekeeper]

Originally Posted by cartman

Looks like the Rockies are going to cut ties with Jose Reyes now that his suspension for domestic violence has ended. They'll be eating over $40 million that is remaining on his contract.

Colorado Rockies designate Jose Reyes for assignment

My Jose Reyes Looking Great in Preseason.

[Easy Mac]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

I don't know where a thread on the Braves new stadium is, so I'll just plop this in this one.

The Atlanta Braves Borrowed Their Parking Scam From Dan Snyder

Cobb County lets Braves ban vendors around new stadium, doesn’t cite “safety” this time | Field of Schemes

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

Cobb County lets Braves ban vendors around new stadium, doesn’t cite “safety” this time | Field of Schemes

Unlike the parking scheme previously detailed, I don't really have a problem with this. My Turner Field experiences were that the "vendors" on the approach were heavily weighted toward illegal bootleg merch & some food/drink items of questionable provenance.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Dammit, Rangers...lose a few games! As hot as the Astros have been the past two months we haven't been able to make up nearly enough ground in the division standings.

I know I shouldn't say anything as it'll inevitably reverse their fortunes, but the Rangers have gone 4-9 since I made this post.