MLB 2019 thread

[SaveOD238]

...the return for two months of Moose and Grandal likely "blah" at best...

That may be true, but Stearns should be listening if other teams call to ask about either guy.  I'd listen on Thames too (isn't he a FA?)

[Silent Verbal]

Good to know the guy that has given up 3 ER or less in 11 of his last 12 starts "doesn't move the needle".

Since May 1st, his ERA is 3.38.  Better than a K/IP. And has given up a .302 OBP.  He is also averaging 6 IP, even including one outing that was 2 IP because of rain.

Bumgarner, with the numbers you listed above, would've been a great addition to last year's Brewers team.  I'm not even sure 2008 C.C. Sabathia could get this year's team a wild card.

[wadesworld]

Bumgarner, with the numbers you listed above, would've been a great addition to last year's Brewers team.  I'm not even sure 2008 C.C. Sabathia could get this year's team a wild card.

Lol what? 2008 CC would give us the Division and an NLCS appearance and actually give us a chance at the Dodgers.

[The Sultan]

You wanna re-evaluate?  The Crew isn't going anywhere this year.  Sure they might make the playoffs but stretching to do that isn't worth mortgaging.  I'd sell.

Do I want to re-evaluate a day later when they are still two games out of the Division and 1.5 out of the Wild Card?  Lol.  No.

Now do I think they are going anywhere?  Likely not.  But I don't think there is any chance that the Brewers will throw in the towel at this point. 

[Silent Verbal]

Lol what? 2008 CC would give us the Division and an NLCS appearance and actually give us a chance at the Dodgers.

Well, 2008 CC could probably pitch this year's Orioles team into the playoffs.  That said, I'm not sure I'd want to give up a guy like Dubon for Bumgarner.  And with the Giants making a little splash of late, they may not even be looking to deal.

[wadesworld]

Well, 2008 CC could probably pitch this year's Orioles team into the playoffs.  That said, I'm not sure I'd want to give up a guy like Dubon for Bumgarner.  And with the Giants making a little splash of late, they may not even be looking to deal.

I'd have no issue giving up Dubon.  I think a lot of teams will be in on Bumgarner and I don't think the Brewers have the prospects beyond Keston, who is going nowhere, to get any difference making starter.

I expect the Brewers will add a bullpen arm and, knowing Stearns, will probably add some power hitting righty bat either at 1B or in the OF.  And I think they'll still be a bad team in a bad division who maybe sneaks into the Playoffs but doesn't make any noise even if they do get there.

[cheebs09]

Unless, the Brewers get swept by the Cubs this weekend, I think they will buy. Although, I think they go for either depth pitchers or a guy under control for more than 2 months like Robbie Ray.

[StillAWarrior]

I just stumbled across this webpage -- The Ten Best Outfield Throws on Video -- and enjoyed it so much I had to share it with someone.  Not relevant to anything in the thread...just a lot of fun to watch.

[muwarrior69]

This is one for the record books!

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/position-player-earns-save-for-first-time-in-mlb-history-in-orioles-wild-victory

[Dr. Blackheart]

So the Cubs have the second best home record in the NL and the worst road record. The .296 OBS at the leadoff spot is an issue that they need to move on. I don't think Ian Happ is the answer. 

https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2019/7/24/20726644/chicago-cubs-joe-maddon-kris-bryant-addison-russell-2019

[jsglow]

That may be true, but Stearns should be listening if other teams call to ask about either guy.  I'd listen on Thames too (isn't he a FA?)

There's chatter about Aguilar.  And I'm not thinking that Shaw's promo to the big club is being done in isolation.

I guess I'm along the lines of Research earlier.  I don't really care if Stearns makes a move that's 'minor', but the Crew simply cannot pay top dollar to buy pitching.  That doesn't work for small market teams in my view. 

[dgies9156]

Hi Cub Fans.

See that angry Cardinal overhead?

He's playing great baseball.

He's quite aggravated that he has been out of the playoffs for several years. Or that he has not had a World Championship in what seems like a nanosecond for you Cub fans but seems like an eternity for him.

The Cardinal is coming and don't be surprised about that white stuff on your window. It's bird crap and he's pissed.

P.S. -- We'll see how this plays out over the next two weeks!!!!!

[wadesworld]

Hi Cub Fans.

See that angry Cardinal overhead?

He's playing great baseball.

He's quite aggravated that he has been out of the playoffs for several years. Or that he has not had a World Championship in what seems like a nanosecond for you Cub fans but seems like an eternity for him.

The Cardinal is coming and don't be surprised about that white stuff on your window. It's bird crap and he's pissed.

P.S. -- We'll see how this plays out over the next two weeks!!!!!

The Cardinals (and Cubs, and Brewers) have about as much chance of getting a World Series ring this year as I do.

[shoothoops]

10 million Dish subscribers are now not getting Fox Sports Regional networks. This includes many of the highest rated MLB telecasts across the country. This is not good for MLB.

[CreightonWarrior]

Brewers down to just 2 healthy SPs. I think this answers the buy/sell argument. Too many missing pieces st this point.

[wadesworld]

Wasn't Joe Maddon just recently crying about the Pirates pitching up and in?

[dgies9156]

The Cardinals (and Cubs, and Brewers) have about as much chance of getting a World Series ring this year as I do.

Heard that before.

The 1969 New York Mets had about as much business in the World Series as Depaul does in next year's Final Four.

Guess who won the 1969 World Series?

50 years since Amazin

[wadesworld]

Heard that before.

The 1969 New York Mets had about as much business in the World Series as Depaul does in next year's Final Four.

Guess who won the 1969 World Series?

50 years since Amazin

Good luck.

[cheebs09]

Brewers down to just 2 healthy SPs. I think this answers the buy/sell argument. Too many missing pieces st this point.

It's possible Gio makes his next scheduled start.

[buckchuckler]

The Cardinals (and Cubs, and Brewers) have about as much chance of getting a World Series ring this year as I do.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/2006.shtml

In this exact case though, I can look at the Brewers and say their SPs aren't good enough/ healthy enough to get them to a WS.  For the Cubs, it is their bullpen.  For the Cards, well, I don't see that glaring weakness on their team.  Their defense certainly isn't great, but I don't see an obvious Achilles' heel.

Even with that said, either the Brewers or Cubs, if they make the playoffs could get hot. Just like that 06 Cards team.

[Dish]

Cubs roster moves and potential moves are...interesting. There's a lot going on behind the scenes there right now.

[Lennys Tap]

Heard that before.

The 1969 New York Mets had about as much business in the World Series as Depaul does in next year's Final Four.

Guess who won the 1969 World Series?

50 years since Amazin

Those '69 Mets were 100-62 in the regular season and won the division by 8 games - zero fluke. Now the 2006 Cardinals....

[dgies9156]

Those '69 Mets were 100-62 in the regular season and won the division by 8 games - zero fluke. Now the 2006 Cardinals....

Touche!!!!

A very good point! Worst team ever to win the World Series -- at least it seemed that way.

This is baseball. What happens in the last two months of the season often defies logic.

Just ask the 1969 Chicago Cubs.

Or the 1967 Impossible Dream Boston Red Sox.

Incidentally, most sportswriters and "experts" thought the 1969 Mets would be around 62-100 rather than vice versa. That team and the 1970 Baltimore Orioles probably had the best top-to-bottom starting pitching baseball has ever seen.

Oh and Wades.. thank you. The Cardinals will need it !!!!!! They have two more this weekend with the Astros!

[jesmu84]

Cubs roster moves and potential moves are...interesting. There's a lot going on behind the scenes there right now.

Care to expand?

[Cheeks]

10 million Dish subscribers are now not getting Fox Sports Regional networks. This includes many of the highest rated MLB telecasts across the country. This is not good for MLB.

Going to continue with Sinclair transaction. 

The upcoming Cubs RSN is also very expensive and many distributors will have to make a tough decision, and of course pass on the costs.