MiddleCoastBias

Who was that, again? Like Giolito?

https://youtu.be/zDAmPIq29ro - Manfred, trying to say it was all a misunderstanding

Defenders will say "he's forgotten more about the game of baseball than you'll ever know!" like it's a good thing ?

Someone should at least send this press release to JR like "look, it's possible to do things like this!"

This is a wonderful post and a great example of how this forum is used to share insightful information or perspective, really enjoyed it.

Not sure if this part is implying that we trade him, but we're definitely not getting any prospects if we do. Aging RH 1B have zero value in today's game; his value to this club (leadership, even just a bench coach) is way more than it is to any other team. Best case scenario is he takes a "wise old vet" approach and cedes some ABs while taking more time on the bench.

If you keep making the same thread and point every year, it's bound to be accurate eventually.

Am I reading this right that we've only had one 3-0 count as a team all season? I know we have some aggressive hitters but... wow.

Who's that guy at #2? ?

Even those clowns at ESPN can see LaRussa is in over his head, and the last time they paid any attention to baseball Tony was managing the Cardinals. How Jerry can still be so blinded by loyalty is beyond me.

Might need to ptatc to opine on this, but it seems like league-wide there are way more oblique injuries early in the season, is that just a short spring training thing?

It's not like he's Jose Quintana, having his 0 ER or 1 ER starts spoiled by a lousy offense. Dude is bad in his own right and would need the offense to put up 6 runs through the first two innings for anyone to confidence that we'll be able to hold on.

Hopefully the only time Vaughn sees second base is when he's doing a home run trot.

No one asked but since there's a John Kruk reference, I feel compelled to share my favorite Kruk moments: 1. His reaction to the Randy Johnson wild pitch. 2. The quote in this photo 3. His reaction to Bruce Harper's walkoff grand slam against the cubs https://youtu.be/TuYS3t3M0yM 4. Retiring after hitting a single and walking off the field in the middle of a game. And just to contribute to the actual topic, I agree that Abreu is here until he doesn't want to be anymore.

We play 162 games. Some days you have it, some days you don't. Today we didn't have it and we played two games (and the second game with a lineup full of players most casual fans have never even heard of). Tomorrow is another game. I'm not concerned.

Damnit, Ray, where were you last August!

Went to a day game last August, lower section 3B side. Absolutely roasting in the sun. Family of four and we spent over $100 on bottled water that day, outrageous.

"I'm tired of hearing positive news. I need to complain about something." Happy Easter, guy.

That article has too many words and I don't know how to read. Jason and Steve made it seem like it would be free to register and to watch these games (I assume you have to pay for the rest of the content and this is Apple's attempt to lure you in). Is this correct? Is it free to create an account and watch?

Oh man, how I have missed these threads! Don't stop now, boys!

Don't you wish that evil on us, Ricky Bobby

It sucks that I'm at the point with young pitchers and these injuries that 1. I immediately assume TJS and 2. just feel num about it.

I hope and wish this is the case, and any other team I think it happens. But the Rays always have incredible depth and an insane ability to pull relievers out of a hat, so I wouldn't be surprised if they just call up some guy we've never heard of and he's lights out in the pen too.

"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our [first basemen] dead."

"Dude, just stay down and maybe they'll sign Conforto and you can finally play your natural position."