MLB 2019 thread

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Wades is usually dumb as a doorknob, but today he said something correct.

Wow. That is pretty sad. He is Jose Iglesias with a touch more power. In other words, a well below average hitter who plays nice defense.

I wouldn't say better than guys on the MLB roster but with Zobrist on the reserved list, Descalso banged up, and Happ still working on his swing, he's the best option to call up.

[TallTitan34]

Addison Russell being called up.  I'll be curious about the fan reception.  Hopefully no ovations of any kind are forthcoming.

Mostly boos with some light applause.

[Benny B]

Mostly boos with some light applause.

You sure that wasn't just the sound of open hands on cheeks?

[#UnleashSean]

Betta not play the circle game at Wrigley

[Dr. Blackheart]

You sure that wasn't just the sound of open hands on cheeks?

Cheeks isn't Warrior Dad, a die hard Cubs fan, dontchaknow.

[Jockey]

Betta not play the circle game at Wrigley

Pretty clear that is not what he was doing. Having said that, the Cubs handled this pathetically.

[The Sultan]

Pretty clear that is not what he was doing. Having said that, the Cubs handled this pathetically.

How so?

[GB Warrior]

How so?

Drawing the line on a fan making a racially charged gesture and carving out a line around domestic violence?

[The Sultan]

Drawing the line on a fan making a racially charged gesture and carving out a line around domestic violence?

So I agree that they handled the Russell situation poorly.  But I thought they handled the situation with the fan well.  My understanding is that once they figured out who this guy was, that they discovered his social media accounts, which is why they acted how they did.  And this was after trying to reach out to him with no response.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Yelich's Home/Road Splits.  Quite a difference. 

Christian Yelich At Home in 2019:  .406/.524/1.141 (300 wRC+); 20.7% walk rate, 13.4% strikeout rate, 57.7% HR/FB


Christian Yelich on the Road in 2019:  .296/.377/.389 (103 wRC+); 9.8% walk rate, 23.0% strikeout rate, 9.1% HR/FB

[jsglow]

Yelich's Home/Road Splits.  Quite a difference. 

Christian Yelich At Home in 2019:  .406/.524/1.141 (300 wRC+); 20.7% walk rate, 13.4% strikeout rate, 57.7% HR/FB


Christian Yelich on the Road in 2019:  .296/.377/.389 (103 wRC+); 9.8% walk rate, 23.0% strikeout rate, 9.1% HR/FB

Let's hope Yeli decides to be a lifer.

[MUBurrow]

Yelich's Home/Road Splits.  Quite a difference. 

Christian Yelich At Home in 2019:  .406/.524/1.141 (300 wRC+); 20.7% walk rate, 13.4% strikeout rate, 57.7% HR/FB

Christian Yelich on the Road in 2019:  .296/.377/.389 (103 wRC+); 9.8% walk rate, 23.0% strikeout rate, 9.1% HR/FB

That's wild and certainly unsustainable. Though the regression might not be as severe as it looks.  Small sample size, but MKE currently has 3 guys in the top 15 in baseball in HR/FB (Braun is 10th and Moose is 14th).  I haven't looked at Braun and Moose's splits, but I'd guess they lean heavily toward Miller Park too. So either regression is going to hit this team really hard or its reasonably sustainable because of how Miller Park is playing this year.

[MUBBau]

Lots of sun in Chicago today, surprised they are playing the game

[jficke13]

Let's hope Yeli decides to be a lifer.

My plan is to enjoy the hell out of watching him while I can and won't begrudge his $400M payday when he goes to Bos/NYY for his next contract. He might be one of the largest outperform-your-contract guys I can think of.

[GB Warrior]

My plan is to enjoy the hell out of watching him while I can and won't begrudge his $400M payday when he goes to Bos/NYY for his next contract. He might be one of the largest outperform-your-contract guys I can think of.

Yep. Outplayed the remainder of his contract last year if you believe the est value of 1 WAR

[Jockey]

That's wild and certainly unsustainable. Though the regression might not be as severe as it looks.  Small sample size, but MKE currently has 3 guys in the top 15 in baseball in HR/FB (Braun is 10th and Moose is 14th).  I haven't looked at Braun and Moose's splits, but I'd guess they lean heavily toward Miller Park too. So either regression is going to hit this team really hard or its reasonably sustainable because of how Miller Park is playing this year.

Miller Park has become a HR mecca with the juiced ball and raised seams.
Miller

[WI inferiority Complexes]

My plan is to enjoy the hell out of watching him while I can and won't begrudge his $400M payday when he goes to Bos/NYY for his next contract.

Just curious.. You wouldn't begrudge the Brewers for not paying up and signing him? The Brewers are Top 10 in attendance, have the 14th highest average ticket price, the park was built with public funds, there's no salary cap, etc.  Isn't it about time Brewers fans join the age-old tradition of calling your owner 'cheap" if he lets good players leave?  At least until they win a World Series?

[jficke13]

I can be pissed that Milwaukee won't speed $200M+/yr on payroll and always be angry. I could be pissed at the sun for refusing to set in the east too for all the good it will do me.

Besides I said I wouldn't begrudge Yelli for getting paid. It's be awfully crappy of me to take Attanasio not paying Yelich out on Yelich...

[Jockey]

Just curious.. You wouldn't begrudge the Brewers for not paying up and signing him? The Brewers are Top 10 in attendance, have the 14th highest average ticket price, the park was built with public funds, there's no salary cap, etc.  Isn't it about time Brewers fans join the age-old tradition of calling your owner 'cheap" if he lets good players leave?  At least until they win a World Series?

Small market teams can afford the biggest contracts. Pretty cut and dried.

[The Sultan]

Small market teams can afford the biggest contracts. Pretty cut and dried.

Of course they can afford the biggest contracts.  But can they afford multiple big contracts.  That's the question.  So if they sign Yelich for that amount...then what?

And the big money maker isn't attendance, it's local television revenue.  Here is a table of the revenue differences in 2017

https://www.statista.com/statistics/193645/revenue-of-major-league-baseball-teams-in-2010/

[Anti-Dentite]

Hey Chicago, what do you say, the Cubs are going to lose today! 

[Jockey]

Of course they can afford the biggest contracts.  But can they afford multiple big contracts.  That's the question.  So if they sign Yelich for that amount...then what?

And the big money maker isn't attendance, it's local television revenue.  Here is a table of the revenue differences in 2017

https://www.statista.com/statistics/193645/revenue-of-major-league-baseball-teams-in-2010/

Bingo. That was my point.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Hey Chicago, what do you say, the Cubs are going to lose today! 

Gifs only AD.  This division is a tough one.

[wadesworld]

Today's game is entirely on Craig. Maybe after the 18th time your leadoff man walks and it's followed up by a routine double play he'd think maybe a bunt when you need one run to win the game.

Jesus and Travis need to start producing or it's time to give Keston his shot and move Moose back to third.

[Anti-Dentite]

Gifs only AD.  This division is a tough one.

That game was painful for everyone involved.