MLB 2017 Season

[cheebs09]

Thanks guys. My tenure as a voter is probably nearing its end. The BBWAA enacted a new rule a couple of years ago to try to weed out those who haven't actively covered the sport for 10+ years, and this is my 9th year since I left the business (or since it left me).

I get the idea behind the rule: Those who are no longer actively covering (but still have Lifetime BBWAA privileges) are theoretically less likely to follow the sport closely, so culling the herd could make voting more "consistent" or "accurate."

What's interesting for me is that now that I don't predominantly cover one team (or in my case, the 2 Chicago teams), I am much less tunnel-visioned and I take a more overall-MLB approach to my observations. So I actually think I am MORE qualified. And I don't think anybody takes the responsibility any more seriously than I do, so I really appreciate that Lenny noticed.

But I am not going to beg for the opportunity. I've enjoyed having it for 20 years now, so if this year or next year is my last, then it's been a good run.

Maybe rocky or topper will hire you as Scoop's MLB reporter. The pay likely isn't high as they hoard all the profits from this place.

[🏀]

Maybe rocky or topper will hire you as Scoop's MLB reporter. The pay likely isn't high as they hoard all the profits from this place.

I get all my hot takes from wades already, but this would be fantastic.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Maybe rocky or topper will hire you as Scoop's MLB reporter. The pay likely isn't high as they hoard all the profits from this place.

So it's exactly like the newspaper business.  MU82 should fit right in.

[MU82]

Wait ... there's still a newspaper business?

[GGGG]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

[GB Warrior]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

Beat me to it. Only the good die young.

[Jockey]

Without the injuries, he was a lock HOFer.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Without the injuries, he was a lock HOFer.

I think he still is. Unfortunately it will be posthumous.

Very tragic.

[buckchuckler]

He was flying a new plane,he got it in October.  There are 23 of these planes in existence, and 3 have now crashed. 

Very sad. 

[rocket surgeon]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

i hope that was supposed to be teal

[GGGG]

i hope that was supposed to be teal

I believe there is a God.

[Lennys Tap]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

Wayyyyyyy outside.

[🏀]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

Schilling is a bad man. Complete phony.

[rocket surgeon]

+1.

Schilling is a bad man. Complete phony.

seriously?  i understand MU can only do so much for some, but really?  "bad man"??  some of you guys need to do some introspection.  if that's how you define "bad" God help us all! cue in the serenity prayer or something

   

[Lennys Tap]

+1.

Schilling is a bad man. Complete phony.

Maybe.

But wishing somebody dead because you don't like their politics (even in what I'm sure is in jest) isn't funny and is intentionally polarizing. Do we really need more of that?

[🏀]

Maybe.

But wishing somebody dead because you don't like their politics (even in what I'm sure is in jest) isn't funny and is intentionally polarizing. Do we really need more of that?

I wish no ill will and I'm not politically motivated.

[Lennys Tap]

I wish no ill will and I'm not politically motivated.

Fair enough - but you did +1 a post that most certainly did wish ill will and appeared to be political trolling.

[GGGG]

Maybe.

But wishing somebody dead because you don't like their politics (even in what I'm sure is in jest) isn't funny and is intentionally polarizing. Do we really need more of that?

It was joke. Good lord...

[🏀]

seriously?  i understand MU can only do so much for some, but really?  "bad man"??  some of you guys need to do some introspection.  if that's how you define "bad" God help us all! cue in the serenity prayer or something

   

Dude.

He defrauded the state of Rhode Island.

He intentionally told Damian Miller he was out of juice, but pleaded with Brenley to stay in when the microphone came out. Brenley ended up being the bad guy when he knew he was done. Then he interrupts Brenley's presser to say he can pitch game 4?

Yeah, unnatural carnal knowledge that guy. He's a bad dude.

[🏀]

Fair enough - but you did +1 a post that most certainly did wish ill will and appeared to be political trolling.

Noted, and agreed.

I just don't like Curt Schilling, for baseball reasons.

[B. McBannerson]

It was joke. Good lord...

That's what the guy said who tackled Paul the other day.  It was just a joke man, giving you a big hug.

[B. McBannerson]

Roy Halladay dies in a plane crash... yet Curt Schilling lives on.

There is no God.

Not funny, in so many ways.

Halladay is a sure fire Hall of Famer.  One of the best I ever saw play.  If he pitched most of his career in the USA we would be talking about him in much greater regard.  Won 2/3 of his games. Dominant. 

I hope this is a God, that's no joke.

[Lennys Tap]

Noted, and agreed.

I just don't like Curt Schilling, for baseball reasons.

Agree he's a "Me first" guy.

[🏀]

Agree he's a "Me first" guy.

'Top shelf penis' if you will

[naginiF]

Not funny, in so many ways.

Halladay is a sure fire Hall of Famer.  One of the best I ever saw play.  If he pitched most of his career in the USA we would be talking about him in much greater regard.  Won 2/3 of his games. Dominant. 

I hope this is a God, that's no joke.

#allstartingpitchersmatter