June 7th - June 13th MLB Discussion (week 10)

[Kearnzo]

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Good LORD. An 89MPH changeup with that much movement? GTFO.

[BatsareBugs]

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Good, the error by Richard doesn't lead to a run.

[BengalTiger]

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I agree... He's extremely talented, but this won't be the first person to mow down the Pirates lineup. It's one of the worst in the majors for a reason.

I've already seen some asking if Harper will be up at the MLB level this year?!?! Hell, Harper probably won't make it next year or the year after, let alone this year.

The hype for some of these guys is too much. Same went for Heyward when he made his debut. People were saying that seeing his first HR live was something they'd tell their kids and grandkids. Let's pull the reigns in a bit before talking like some of these players are the next coming.

Thanks, that's exactly what I was trying to say.

[mjb2124]

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Speaking of the Pirates, when are they going to call up Pedro Alvarez?

He's playing well in AAA and I'm not sure there's much left for him to prove. My guess is by the end of June.

[BatsareBugs]

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Like I said Rag the kid is a stud no doubt, as is Heyward in my opinion. I guess what i was trying to convey is that it seems everything is way overhyped on these young guys these days. I mean let's give him a season or two before Cooperstown talk. Having said that, I'm switching to the game on MLB extra innings because Costas is getting on my nerves lol.

Heh, no problem with that one. I guess if you went back in time and plugged in a Willie Mays or Sandy Koufax from the draft in this day and age, if they were making their major league debut they'd probably receive the same ridiculous hype because of the communication, media, and technology these days.

Just a couple of decades ago, the draft came and went and players would only find out that they were selected days later. Nowadays, you have cameras all over the place keeping track of these players.

It is crazy for some people but I guess I really don't mind it. Each to their own.

[gabs485]

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I think we are seeing is the future of baseball. First Longoria then Heyward and now Strasburgh, young guys making an impact in the game. Next year it will probably Harper or Stanton but Its a matter of a couple of years for the MLB draft to become as relevant as the NFL or NBA draft ( Don't know much about NHL).

[mjb2124]

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I completely agree, although I think Strasburg's breaks more down and out of the zone. Kerry Wood had more of sweeping action on his breaking ball. Apt comparison regardless.

I agree with that. I think Strasburg throws more of a traditional curve where Wood threw a bit of a slurve.

[BatsareBugs]

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I think that was a ball to start the at-bat to Jason Jaramillo ump.

Edit: What a weird punch out call. Haha.

[mjb2124]

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Next year it will probably Harper or Stanton...

According to Keith Law of ESPN, he doesn't think Harper will be up for 3 years. I think that might be on the long side, but I see no way Harper's up next season.

[TheMatrix31]

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K-K-K-K-K

EDIT: K

[cubsfan203]

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Great. Now the next 4-5 days we're going to hear about how Strasburg looks to be a Hall of Famer for his performance against.....Pittsburgh.

[Beantown]

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K's for 6 straight outs (with a hit mixed in there).

[Scottdau]

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According to Keith Law of ESPN, he doesn't think Harper will be up for 3 years. I think that might be on the long side, but I see no way Harper's up next season.

Isn't he only 17?

[BatsareBugs]

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Nice recovery by Zimmerman to finish the inning.

[Marino]

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Isn't he only 17?

Yeah, I bet he could be up by 2012.