MLB 2014 - September...

rass · Post by **rass** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:09 pm

fucksaysitall

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:45 pm

Sorting all Yankees with 300+ PAs in the past ten seasons by OBP (88 seasons in all), the 2014 players rank:

52nd
55th
64th
66th
75th
80th
82nd
86th

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:52 pm

Granted, this is coming off a 2013 season where the qualifying players were 13th, 56th, 76th, 78th, 83rd, 84th, 85th and 87th. So I'm really just showing this to highlight the improvement.

Post by **brian** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:56 pm

Why are all of Cleveland's relievers initially trying to look like child molesters?

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:07 pm

brian wrote:Why are all of Cleveland's relievers initially trying to look like child molesters?

Couldn't quite bend that mistake to my will, so I'll just point it out. Haha spellcheck.

Post by **brian** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:34 pm

But seriously. Intentionally.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:22 pm

Made it out to the ballpark today....

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:31 am

That looks like some William Howard Taft/Teddy Roosevelt /Greg Louganis combo.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:45 am

The Reds have brought up a few guys who might actually be interesting to watch, but instead continue to run out Skip Schumacher and Ryan Ludwick in LF. Because...well, I don't know. Price said something about "making a run", but I can only assume that means he's been into Welker's molly stash.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 8:32 am

tennbengal wrote:The Reds have brought up a few guys who might actually be interesting to watch, but instead continue to run out Skip Schumacher and Ryan Ludwick in LF. Because...well, I don't know. Price said something about "making a run", but I can only assume that means he's been into Welker's molly stash.

Only team in baseball now without a 50-walk guy. (Yes, Votto being out is the only reason.) Was surprised and then not surprised when I heard that stat after Alex Gordon got his 50th walk for the Royals, making the Reds the only team to not have one.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:14 am

It has been unwatchable for months. One of the least enjoyable Reds teams in awhile.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:22 am

tennbengal wrote:It has been unwatchable for months. One of the least enjoyable Reds teams in awhile.

I agree . I used to ahve them on in the background all the time at night, but just don't understand not giving some of the younger guys some playing time at this point. At least Negron is getting everyday shots.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:56 am

Ichiro is the best

h/t

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:23 am

rass wrote:Ichiro is the best

h/t

Fascinating.

Ichiro said, not wrote:…we don't really have curse words in Japanese, so I like the fact that the Western languages allow me to say things that I otherwise can't."

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:15 am

Rex wrote:Made it out to the ballpark today....

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 7:16 am

I like the O's.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:22 am

It has crossed my mind that perhaps it would be cool if they could clinch at home. Far enough ahead I hope that I am not jinxing things by even having that thought.

Post by **brian** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:11 pm

Ron Washington resigns over a "personal matter". Wonder if he's back on the booger sugar.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:15 pm

brian wrote:Wonder if he's back on the booger sugar.

I haven't heard it called that in a long time. I like it.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:57 pm

I always have liked "Colombian Marching Powder."

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:54 pm

Wash has subsequently been asked and said it has nothing to do with substance abuse.

Post by **brian** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:28 pm

He seems like (and supposedly is) a really nice guy, so hope it's nothing bad. I'd bet any amount of money if he wants to he's managing a team somewhere by April 2016.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:43 pm

Maybe, now that he has some distance, he's being crushed by the realization he let Cruz stay in RF in a close, clinching game.

Diamond · Post by **Diamond** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:24 pm

bfj wrote:I like the O's.

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:06 pm

Jake Peavey tonight: 6ip 6h 2r 0er 0bb 3Ks. 85 pitches. No big deal. 'cept, for the 2:42 rain delay in the middle of his outing. He did have a 7 run cushion. But, damn. I guess a veteran who knows his arm and body can get away with that shit.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:40 am

ben revere hit another home run.

the end is nigh.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:42 am

Astros could have the leaders in average, hits, and home runs. They've won their last five and are 50-52 over their last 102 and Springer's been out for over a month. The future is definitely bright, regardless of what Olney or Gammons or the hacks at the local rag want you to believe.

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:06 am

Giff wrote:Astros could have the leaders in average, hits, and home runs. They've won their last five and are 50-52 over their last 102 and Springer's been out for over a month. The future is definitely bright, regardless of what Olney or Gammons or the hacks at the local rag want you to believe.

I added Carter to my fantasy team a couple months ago when he was still flirting with the Mendoza line, and he's been awesome. If he can hit ~.270 like he has for the past several weeks, his power will be pretty damn valuable going forward.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:37 pm

I liked firing Porter (and Towers) now rather than running out the season. No reason to delay something like that.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 12:52 pm

Bamgarner and David Price, pitchers duel in Detroit. 4-2 giants, after one. one. Hitters not impressed.

(This update for Brian, who is likely otherwise occupied. Fire up, Chips!)

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 3:40 pm

KC's Danny Duffy leaves start after one pitch. Left shoulder soreness.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:59 am

mister d wrote:I liked firing Porter (and Towers) now rather than running out the season. No reason to delay something like that.

You must not be a member of the Houston media! Now they're completely killing the organization for letting the AA manager go. One of them got snippy with Keith Law yesterday.

Chad Qualls has given up 19 er all season in 47 1/3 innings. 12 of those have been to the A's in 4 innings.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:12 pm

Tigers' starting pitcher tonight is named Kyle Lobstein.
gotta be a joke there.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:22 pm

Bochy should send out a lineup card with "Buntsberg" in the lead off spot.

Joe K · Post by **Joe K** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:22 pm

howard wrote:Tigers' starting pitcher tonight is named Kyle Lobstein.
gotta be a joke there.

Hopefully the Giants knock Lobstein around, since I'll win my fantasy playoff matchup unless Lobstein tosses a gem tonight.

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:25 am

Joe K wrote:
howard wrote:Tigers' starting pitcher tonight is named Kyle Lobstein.
gotta be a joke there.
Hopefully the Giants knock Lobstein around, since I'll win my fantasy playoff matchup unless Lobstein tosses a gem tonight.

Losers all around?

I have to take and Tigers-related mirth when I can.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:31 pm

It could certainly be said that Lobstein is a soft-tosser.

bfj · Post by **bfj** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 4:26 am

10 game lead with 19 to play. I'm fucking giddy over here!

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:00 am

bfj wrote:10 game lead with 19 to play. I'm fucking giddy over here!

It's just so surreal. 11 game homestand starting Friday, with 7 against the Yankees and Jays. I think they can close it out at home.

Post by **brian** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:37 pm

Ned Yost, super genius.