The Official 2013 MLB Thread - Page 9

GoldenEagle · 04-12-2013, 04:44 PM

I would imagine Quentin will be suspended, but yea someone from the Padres will have to take the hit.

SirFozzie · 04-12-2013, 05:24 PM

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Not sure I approve of the move (buying evidence) but I guess I can understand, as the players involved apparently already are buying the documents in an attempt to get them out of the hands of MLB/the feds...

Report -- Major League Baseball pays for Biogenesis documents - ESPN

Major League Baseball has taken an unprecedented step in the Biogenesis of America investigation, paying a former employee of the South Florida anti-aging clinic linked to performance-enhancing drugs for documents on athletes named in the case, the New York Times reported Thursday night.

The move, according to the newspaper, came after at least one player linked to the clinic bought documents from a former employee there in order to destroy them. The Times, citing two unidentified people briefed on the matter, reported other players connected to the now-shuttered clinic have attempted to do the same in order to keep the potentially incriminating documents away from the league.

update: HardBallTalk is reoorting that the player who was attempting to buy his records from Biogenesis is A-Rod. Quelle Surprise.

MrBug708 · 04-12-2013, 05:41 PM

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Quentin’s rate of being hit by pitches within six inches of the inside corner is 20 times higher than the Major League average. It is, at the minimum, a little hard to have sympathy for the guy.

For the record, last night’s pitch from Greinke was plotted at -1.504, so it is just barely outside of that sample area. It was certainly inside and off the plate, but most batters would not have been hit by that pitch.

Carlos Quentin’s HBP Zone | FanGraphs Baseball

But ya..it's Greinke's fault...:facepalm

cuervo72 · 04-12-2013, 06:24 PM

Well, looks like the kid has opposite field power.

rowech · 04-12-2013, 07:31 PM

Paging Tony Cingrani.

JPhillips · 04-12-2013, 09:04 PM

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Paging Tony Cingrani.

If only the Reds had a fire throwing lefty that could start...

GrantDawg · 04-12-2013, 09:37 PM

#Natitude.

JeeberD · 04-13-2013, 07:15 AM

Three in a row! Go 'Stros!

rowech · 04-13-2013, 07:30 AM

I'm starting to feel that Votto is more worried about his OBP and not popping out to the infield than hitting for power. No homeruns in something like 40 games. Not good.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-13-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by daverick

How dare you try to intimidate a batter while on the mound. Staring at someone and mouthing off at a little bitch that doesn't even attempt to move out of the way of a ball barely in on him doesn't give a player the right to charge the mound.

You registered just to respond to me? I'm honored.

GoldenEagle · 04-13-2013, 10:27 AM

Shelby Miller was sharp last night. 7 innings, 1 hit, no walks, 8ks.

Logan · 04-13-2013, 05:16 PM

Matt Harvey lost a no hitter with 2 outs in the 7th to a Justin Morneau HR off the foul pole. It was actually a great pitch that Morneau did a nice job on.

DougW · 04-13-2013, 05:22 PM

Shouldn't this be an out ?

Big Fo · 04-14-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

#Natitude.

It's been a good series.

SackAttack · 04-14-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DougW

Shouldn't this be an out ?

Yeah, pretty sure that constitutes interference. Batter should be out.

Young Drachma · 04-14-2013, 03:02 PM

So far Jays season is going how I expected. But it's baseball and it's early yet.

claphamsa · 04-14-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

It's been a good series.

I hate you all

kingfc22 · 04-14-2013, 03:33 PM

Thank you Cubbies for keeping Navarro behind the plate. He can't catch/block anything! Free 90' for everyone!

Crapshoot · 04-14-2013, 03:38 PM

Cubs threw 5! Wild Pitches... in one inning. They haven't thrown 4 in a game since 1999.

GrantDawg · 04-14-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by claphamsa

I hate you all

No worries, man. Let us Braves fans enjoy the moment. Your team will heat up, and we will cool. Going to be a long season.

RedKingGold · 04-14-2013, 08:05 PM

I'm just glad Halladay showed some signs of life today.

Chief Rum · 04-15-2013, 12:11 AM

Trout and Hamilton both finally homer, and the Angels have their first win streak of the season. Hopefully a sign of things to come.

Butter · 04-15-2013, 06:23 AM

Nice fuckin' road trip, Reds.

larrymcg421 · 04-15-2013, 10:03 AM

Braves have outscored opponents 62-23 so far.

rowech · 04-15-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Nice fuckin' road trip, Reds.

They have bad karma this year.

Dutch · 04-15-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Braves have outscored opponents 62-23 so far.

Shitty time to peak.

Suicane75 · 04-15-2013, 06:36 PM

Ben Revere just made a catch that reminded me how beautiful a game baseball can be.

kingfc22 · 04-15-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Shitty time to peak.

This made me chuckle.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-15-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Braves have outscored opponents 62-23 so far.

Going to be fun to see how the Royals do in the next three series. All three series are against first place teams and all are on the road.

sterlingice · 04-16-2013, 05:49 AM

I'm not sure "fun" is the word I would use but "revealing" might be. A good road trip would be a chance to buy into this team whereas a bad one will be, well, same old Royals.

SI

Lathum · 04-16-2013, 06:14 AM

Wonder if the Mets will get to play another game on thei roadtrip. Rained out for the finale in Minnesota, then the opener in Colorado is snowed out. Scheduled to play the ever fun day-night April double header in Colorado.

Suicane75 · 04-16-2013, 07:04 AM

I believe today was the first day on the schedule with no day games. God said, fuck that, get out there and play.

Lathum · 04-16-2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

I believe today was the first day on the schedule with no day games. God said, fuck that, get out there and play.

Mets play 3:10 EST if that counts

Suicane75 · 04-16-2013, 07:08 AM

That's what I'm saying!

MrBug708 · 04-16-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Mets play 3:10 EST if that counts

If Noon isn't the epitome of a day game, I don't know what is.

Butter · 04-16-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rowech

They have bad karma this year.

How so?

Subby · 04-16-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Shitty time to peak.

Crapshoot · 04-16-2013, 01:34 PM

Good read on the life of a ballplayer, what happens when you get cut, etc etc:

What It's Like When a Player Loses His Job - WSJ.com

Young Drachma · 04-16-2013, 01:59 PM

Super interesting. thanks for posting.

Subby · 04-16-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by daverick

How dare you try to intimidate a batter while on the mound. Staring at someone and mouthing off at a little bitch that doesn't even attempt to move out of the way of a ball barely in on him doesn't give a player the right to charge the mound.

Hey buddy! Welcome to FOFC. Let me guess...long time lurker, first time poster?

And people say the board is dying...

daverick · 04-16-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Hey buddy! Welcome to FOFC. Let me guess...long time lurker, first time poster?

And people say the board is dying...

I used to play single player FOF years ago. I think I might have had a user name here back then. Just recently was reintroduced to the forums. I wish Jim came out with a new game. Or anyone for that matter. I sort of miss Total Pro Football, it was really nice looking.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-16-2013, 08:26 PM

They're doing a little bit o' hitting in Atlanta

sterlingice · 04-16-2013, 08:38 PM

The Royals game was fun to watch for 7 innings, anyway

SI

JetsIn06 · 04-16-2013, 10:08 PM

So why are the Mets wearing home jerseys in Colorado in the second game? Pretty weird to see.

cartman · 04-16-2013, 10:12 PM

Rangers almost wasted a great pitching performance by Derek Holland. Were winning 4-0 going into the bottom of the ninth, and the Cubs got it to 4-2 with 2 out and the bases loaded before Nathan got the final out.

cartman · 04-16-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Good read on the life of a ballplayer, what happens when you get cut, etc etc:

What It's Like When a Player Loses His Job - WSJ.com

Similar thing happened with a family friend. He and my cousin played together at UT-Arlington, and at one point a few years ago he was a Top 100 prospect, and the catcher of the future for the Mariners. Unfortunately he ended up getting injured in the first few weeks of both 2011 and 2012, and he was put on waivers last summer. The Royals picked him up, and he's currently at AAA Omaha.

cuervo72 · 04-16-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JetsIn06

So why are the Mets wearing home jerseys in Colorado in the second game? Pretty weird to see.

Commemorating their first game, where they were at the Mets. Yeah, it's goofy.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 04-17-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

They're doing a little bit o' hitting in Atlanta

Frustrating. Made that lineup look foolish for seven innings, then the 8th happened. It's not even that good of a lineup from top to bottom, which made it all the more frustrating.

Crapshoot · 04-17-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

Similar thing happened with a family friend. He and my cousin played together at UT-Arlington, and at one point a few years ago he was a Top 100 prospect, and the catcher of the future for the Mariners. Unfortunately he ended up getting injured in the first few weeks of both 2011 and 2012, and he was put on waivers last summer. The Royals picked him up, and he's currently at AAA Omaha.

It does help put the reality into perspective a little bit; Aardesma hasn't made "fuck you" money in his career, even if he was a 1st round pick by the Giants. Good to remember, which is why I like pieces like this.

Crapshoot · 04-17-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

They're doing a little bit o' hitting in Atlanta

Are people going to show up all season? Justin Upton is an MVP level talent, and Jason Heyward isn't far behind IMO. Too bad they lack the "grit" that Arizona needs.

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GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I would imagine Quentin will be suspended, but yea someone from the Padres will have to take the hit. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

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rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	Paging Tony Cingrani.

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04-13-2013, 07:30 AM	#409
rowech Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2006	I'm starting to feel that Votto is more worried about his OBP and not popping out to the infield than hitting for power. No homeruns in something like 40 games. Not good.

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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Matt Harvey lost a no hitter with 2 outs in the 7th to a Justin Morneau HR off the foul pole. It was actually a great pitch that Morneau did a nice job on.

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Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Cubs threw 5! Wild Pitches... in one inning. They haven't thrown 4 in a game since 1999.

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RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	I'm just glad Halladay showed some signs of life today.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'm not sure "fun" is the word I would use but "revealing" might be. A good road trip would be a chance to buy into this team whereas a bad one will be, well, same old Royals. 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!"

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Wonder if the Mets will get to play another game on thei roadtrip. Rained out for the finale in Minnesota, then the opener in Colorado is snowed out. Scheduled to play the ever fun day-night April double header in Colorado.

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Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	I believe today was the first day on the schedule with no day games. God said, fuck that, get out there and play.

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Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	That's what I'm saying!

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Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Good read on the life of a ballplayer, what happens when you get cut, etc etc: What It's Like When a Player Loses His Job - WSJ.com

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