iWiN4PreP Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Some notes... Greg Bird is back in the line up for the Yankees tonight. A powerhouse 1b added to an already league-leading offensive line up. Ow. Alex Reyes is making his first MLB start of the year this Wednesday vs. the Brewers. He's absolutely killed it in his rehab stint. I mean, KILLED it. stats are insane. Why is the NL so much more competitive than the AL? In the AL we have: AL West (Astros, Angels), AL Central (Indians, and then probably twins for second WC), AL East (Yankees, Red sox) and no other teams really have a chance. In the NL we have: NL West ( Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Rockies all fighting), NL Central feels like the entire division is fighting, NL East also the entire division is fighting sans Marlins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 1 hour ago, iWiN4PreP said: Some notes... Greg Bird is back in the line up for the Yankees tonight. A powerhouse 1b added to an already league-leading offensive line up. Ow. Alex Reyes is making his first MLB start of the year this Wednesday vs. the Brewers. He's absolutely killed it in his rehab stint. I mean, KILLED it. stats are insane. Why is the NL so much more competitive than the AL? In the AL we have: AL West (Astros, Angels), AL Central (Indians, and then probably twins for second WC), AL East (Yankees, Red sox) and no other teams really have a chance. In the NL we have: NL West ( Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Rockies all fighting), NL Central feels like the entire division is fighting, NL East also the entire division is fighting sans Marlins. Well, except for the Reds and Padres... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 4 hours ago, iWiN4PreP said: In retrospect, the cubs moves look absolutely horrible. They've lost Eloy, Cease, Jorge Soler, Candelario, Gleyber Torres ++? Just badddd trades. Torres is a star, Soler and Candelario are really learning how to hit and we all know about Eloy and Cease. Winning the World series for the 1st time in 108 years justifies the means. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) When Hunter Greene was drafted, he looked like a lock. Although early, he’s been absolutely terrible since he was drafted. Yikes. Edited May 27, 2018 by soxfan49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 The Indians finally got Altuve out. He had 10 hits in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 https://deadspin.com/young-braves-stud-ronald-acunas-leg-bends-horribly-on-i-1826357998/amp Hopefully Acuna is alright. Never like seeing young talent in the game go down like that. Looked a bit similar to Harper's injury last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) On 5/27/2018 at 12:30 AM, southsider2k5 said: Winning the World series for the 1st time in 108 years justifies the means. This. Aroldis was out there every game in the post season. A lot of them for multiple innings and had only the 2 bad outings (or couple mistakes). Edited May 28, 2018 by soxfan2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, soxfan2014 said: This. Aroldis was out there every game in the post season. A lot of them for multiple innings and had only the 2 bad outings (or couple mistakes). I mean if you have a realistic chance to win a WS, you really have to think about going for it, but if the Cubs don't go for it there, and never win one, who know what happens to that franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 That's true, but with how good Torres and Jimenez look....it feels like they might have limited themselves, where they end up in the playoffs consistently but don't win another. I guess that's wishful thinking from a Sox fan perspective, that Cubs' fans get "bored" with winning but frustrated their team's not quite as good as Houston/Boston/NYY, etc. Of course, adding a Harper or Machado could change all of that...but it would be a gamble. And no, that never stopped Theo in Boston (fear of making the wrong FA acquisition or a bad trade), so I'm not sure why it would in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 12 hours ago, caulfield12 said: That's true, but with how good Torres and Jimenez look....it feels like they might have limited themselves, where they end up in the playoffs consistently but don't win another. I guess that's wishful thinking from a Sox fan perspective, that Cubs' fans get "bored" with winning but frustrated their team's not quite as good as Houston/Boston/NYY, etc. Of course, adding a Harper or Machado could change all of that...but it would be a gamble. And no, that never stopped Theo in Boston (fear of making the wrong FA acquisition or a bad trade), so I'm not sure why it would in Chicago. I would gladly take the "one and done" if it also meant watching competitive and post-season baseball every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 14 hours ago, caulfield12 said: That's true, but with how good Torres and Jimenez look....it feels like they might have limited themselves, where they end up in the playoffs consistently but don't win another. I guess that's wishful thinking from a Sox fan perspective, that Cubs' fans get "bored" with winning but frustrated their team's not quite as good as Houston/Boston/NYY, etc. Of course, adding a Harper or Machado could change all of that...but it would be a gamble. And no, that never stopped Theo in Boston (fear of making the wrong FA acquisition or a bad trade), so I'm not sure why it would in Chicago. When you have 108 years looming over your head, you don't get to say "next year" as if you are the Yankees. The Chapman trade won them the World Series. Is isn't usually easy to be that specific, but his work down the stretch and in the playoffs was quite literally the piece that put them over the top. The Cubs do not win the World Series without Aroldis Chapman. So while you can debate if with guys like Torres and Eloy do they win it a different year, I think you can make a real argument that if the Chapman deal isn't made, the Cubs never win a World Series in this stretch. That has to be the basis of any "worth it" type of argument. Would it be worth holding on to those guys if you never win the big one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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knightni Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/1/2018 at 3:36 PM, southsider2k5 said: Are there any thoughts on what team that he would fit with the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 The Mets seem to me to be the White Sox pre rebuild. Just won’t do enough to be a solid contender. Do enough in the offseason where there seems to be some hope, might have a hit streak or two, then it just falls apart and they get ignored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 It's unreal how the Mariners are 15 games over with a RD of +17. That is the 14th best differential in MLB. The Mariners currently have the 3rd best winning percentage in MLB. These wins are "already banked" of course but they are in for some serious regression. I'd be shocked if they were better than 5 over .500 the rest of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Mike Trout has 5.1 fWAR on the season so far and is on pace for 13.5 fWAR and 14.6 rWAR. This inhuman monster is currently on a pace for the greatest season any baseball player has ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 16 hours ago, chitownsportsfan said: It's unreal how the Mariners are 15 games over with a RD of +17. That is the 14th best differential in MLB. The Mariners currently have the 3rd best winning percentage in MLB. These wins are "already banked" of course but they are in for some serious regression. I'd be shocked if they were better than 5 over .500 the rest of the way. And they're maintaining this without Cano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kyyle23 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Ohtani to be placed on the 10 day DL with a grade 2 sprain of the UCL. Sounds like the fear of his elbow being structurally unsound is becoming reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 18 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Ohtani to be placed on the 10 day DL with a grade 2 sprain of the UCL. Sounds like the fear of his elbow being structurally unsound is becoming reality 10 day? I dont think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ptatc said: 10 day? I dont think so. They said they will re-examine in 3 weeks. I know nothing about ligaments, but he had a grade 1 in Japan. Now grade 2 with not a real heavy workload. Seems to me that ligament is going to pop eventually. Edited June 8, 2018 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Dick Allen said: They said they will re-examine in 3 weeks. Thats more like it. A grade 2 should heal in 3-6 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dam8610 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 8:33 AM, soxfan2014 said: I would gladly take the "one and done" if it also meant watching competitive and post-season baseball every year. It's not as good of an experience as you think. Worse if there's a "Dynasty" from another team in that timeframe. Even worse if that "Dynasty" is a bunch of proven cheaters who only were able to achieve their success by cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 43 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: They said they will re-examine in 3 weeks. I know nothing about ligaments, but he had a grade 1 in Japan. Now grade 2 with not a real heavy workload. Seems to me that ligament is going to pop eventually. Its usually mechanically or effort related as we know for the UCL. The previous injury and the increased workload in the US doesnt bode well, thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, ptatc said: 10 day? I dont think so. Just posting what MLB.com sent me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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