MLB 2017 Season

[buckchuckler]

Here's a longer replay. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find the one which focuses on Rizzo the entire way

http://www.totalprosports.com/2017/06/20/anthony-rizzo-home-plate-collision-padres-reaction-video/

Regardless, the rule is stupid.

To me, the home plate rule makes more sense than the second base rule. 



There may be a joke there...

[Pakuni]

Yes, it's a blank gif.

What's up your ass?

I think the more relevant question is why are certain Cubs fanboys so vociferously defending a slide that everyone else - including the Cubs general manager - agree was against the rules, and is obvious by watching the replay?
Nobody here is calling Rizzo a dirty player or bad human being. They're saying he broke a rule. Trust me, you can admit that and still be a fan.

[MerrittsMustache]

I think the more relevant question is why are certain Cubs fanboys so vociferously defending a slide that everyone else - including the Cubs general manager - agree was against the rules, and is obvious by watching the replay?
Nobody here is calling Rizzo a dirty player or bad human being. They're saying he broke a rule. Trust me, you can admit that and still be a fan.

It's comical how much this irritates you.

[Pakuni]

It's comical how much this irritates amuses you.

Fixed

[MerrittsMustache]

Fixed

Keep telling yourself that.

[GGGG]

More stupid unwritten rules bullsh*t.

http://deadspin.com/the-mets-are-pissed-at-yasiel-puig-for-admiring-his-hom-1796325948

[tower912]

Don't forget the one in last night's Seattle-Detroit game.   Breaking up a perfect game with a bunt?!?    Blasphemy!     But it turned the game around. 

[WI inferiority Complexes]

Don't forget the one in last night's Seattle-Detroit game.   Breaking up a perfect game with a bunt?!?    Blasphemy!     But it turned the game around.

I'm not sure even the stingiest of the old-school, unwritten-rules people are going to complain about that.  It was only the 6th, Jarrod Dyson uses his speed to get on base all the time, the Mariners scored 3 runs in that inning, and eventually won.

[buckchuckler]

More stupid unwritten rules bullsh*t.

http://deadspin.com/the-mets-are-pissed-at-yasiel-puig-for-admiring-his-hom-1796325948

So, just for the record, the Rizzo thing wasn't an unwritten rule.  It was a written rule violation. 

[MerrittsMustache]

So, just for the record, the Rizzo thing wasn't an unwritten rule.  It was a written rule violation.

The "unwritten" part of the Rizzo incident was the notion that SD was going to plunk him in his first AB the next day as payback, which they didn't...and instead he hit a HR.

[buckchuckler]

The "unwritten" part of the Rizzo incident was the notion that SD was going to plunk him in his first AB the next day as payback, which they didn't...and instead he hit a HR.

Hmm, that seems to make a strong case for hitting the guy...

[MerrittsMustache]

Rumor Mill: Schwarber headed to AAA.

[Pakuni]

Rumor Mill: Schwarber headed to AAA.

Not a rumor.
And overdue.

[jficke13]

I'm having trouble getting the embed link to pop up but take 30 seconds and watch Arcia seal the win last night.

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/51231442/v1524815783/pitmil-arcia-makes-great-play-to-secure-the-win/?team_id=158

I don't care if you hate the Brewers, that's some damn fine glove work right there.

[wadesworld]

I'm having trouble getting the embed link to pop up but take 30 seconds and watch Arcia seal the win last night.

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/51231442/v1524815783/pitmil-arcia-makes-great-play-to-secure-the-win/?team_id=158

I don't care if you hate the Brewers, that's some damn fine glove work right there.

That and the Sogard/Arcia double play with 1 out and the bases loaded in the 2nd (I think) were pretty ridiculous plays.

[GGGG]

Hmm, that seems to make a strong case for hitting the guy...

Or just pitching better.

[buckchuckler]

Or just pitching better.

It was a joke.  Don't go getting your undies in a bundle. 

[WI inferiority Complexes]

Rumor Mill: Schwarber headed to AAA.

.171/.295/.378 will do that to a guy.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Well below the Mendoza line, and not a good enough to defender to compensate.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm having trouble getting the embed link to pop up but take 30 seconds and watch Arcia seal the win last night.

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/51231442/v1524815783/pitmil-arcia-makes-great-play-to-secure-the-win/?team_id=158

I don't care if you hate the Brewers, that's some damn fine glove work right there.

Arcia has quickly become one of my favorite players. Kid has golden glove potential

[jsglow]

Arcia has quickly become one of my favorite players. Kid has golden glove potential

They gotta give it to him this year. Dude is absolutely special with the leather.  And I think he's hitting about .265. Very solid with the stick for a SS.

[jficke13]

They gotta give it to him this year. Dude is absolutely special with the leather.  And I think he's hitting about .265. Very solid with the stick for a SS.

They don't need him to be 1998 A-Rod. His batting has improved from last season to now, no reason why it can't tick up a bit more. Kid's only 22 years old after all.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Knebel sets record for consecutive appearances with a strikeout to start a season. Not bad

[Lennys Tap]

Well below the Mendoza line, and not a good enough to defender to compensate.

His defense not good enough to compensate for his horrible offense? It's worse than his offense.

[jsglow]

Knebel sets record for consecutive appearances with a strikeout to start a season. Not bad

At some point do they actually 'buy' a reliever and try to dance this year?  Look, I give up no prospects but if they're still in first in 3-4 weeks.......