2022 MLB Thread

[GoldenEagles03]

Devin Williams and Josh Hader are just too good.

If the Brewers can find a way to hit this year they are going to be tough to beat.

[#UnleashSean]

Tell it to Cody Bellinger.

Seriously, Yelich was a good hitter in Miami who suddenly became great (with much more power) in Milwaukee. That in itself seemed suspicious. His falling off a cliff offensively make those suspicions more likely.

Oh no, lets not get wades to go down this hole again.

[Jockey]

Oh no, lets not get wades to go down this hole again.

Arrieta. Arrieta. Arrieta. Arrieta.   

[tower912]

Arrieta. Arrieta. Arrieta. Arrieta.   

Isn't that the family name in Dune?   If you say it four times, does sand appear?

[JWags85]

He moved from a pitcher friendly park to an extremely friendly hitters park, moved to a division with easier starting pitching and then had a couple bad injuries.

No one knows if his success was legit, but it's easy to explain the success without casting doubt on it.

I'm not saying he was juicing or anything, but I think its more than just easier pitching and a better ballpark.  He went from a solid hitter to a 2 year stretch where he was absolutely terrifying to the opposition. I mean his OPS and OPS+ just launched upwards.

Its unfortunate whatever happened, because I really like him on and off the field, even as a Cubs fan.

[rocky_warrior]

Anybody see this bat breaking swing?  Impressed he hung onto it.  Crazy:
https://twitter.com/Rangers/status/1513234126551326731

[wadesworld]

Yeli and Keston both need to get back on the juice stat. Braun leaves and both stink. 🤔

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Yeli and Keston both need to get back on the juice stat. Braun leaves and both stink. 🤔

I appreciate this post more than you can imagine

[PGsHeroes32]

Twins should have a new 3B coach by the next half inning.

[PGsHeroes32]

Since I am a Twins fan. Dont think I can jinx.

Kershaw absolutely carving them up

Perfect through 6

12 Ks. 69 pitches.

[PGsHeroes32]

Roberts pulls him after 7 perfect innings. Inexcusable imo.

IDC if its first start of the year.

No hitter? Sure. Those are kinda dime a dozen now.

Perfect game?? Embarrassing.

[BrewCity83]

Agreed.  And after only 80 pitches.

[BrewCity83]

......aaaaaand, the perfect game is spoiled by the reliever on his second batter in the 8th.

[panda]

I'm not saying he was juicing or anything, but I think its more than just easier pitching and a better ballpark.  He went from a solid hitter to a 2 year stretch where he was absolutely terrifying to the opposition. I mean his OPS and OPS+ just launched upwards.

Its unfortunate whatever happened, because I really like him on and off the field, even as a Cubs fan.

Playing at miller park and then against the pirates and at great American ball park will do wonders for batting confidence/metrics.

He finally looks healthy this season and I expect similar numbers to his two Uber seasons with the brewers.

[muwarrior69]

Roberts pulls him after 7 perfect innings. Inexcusable imo.

IDC if its first start of the year.

No hitter? Sure. Those are kinda dime a dozen now.

Perfect game?? Embarrassing.

I'm losing my interest in pro sports with stunts like these. People pay good money to see the best play and then not be able to see the best perform on the field in appalling.

https://nypost.com/2022/04/13/clayton-kershaw-pulled-from-dodgers-start-after-7-perfect-innings/

[tower912]

Meh.  Shortened spring training.   Most starters are on a pitch count.   If they had stretched him and he tweaked something in pursuit of a personal accomplishment, they could be without him for an extended period.    I commend the manager for putting the long term needs of the team first.

[MU82]

According to Roberts, he and Kershaw talked after the 6th inning. And Kershaw told Roberts he wanted to go back out for the 7th — and that he had a pitch limit of 80-85 in mind.

Kershaw said later that it's about the whole season and that it would have been "selfish" to pursue the perfect game.

So say what y'all want about what happened ... but don't blame Roberts.

[tower912]

According to Roberts, he and Kershaw talked after the 6th inning. And Kershaw told Roberts he wanted to go back out for the 7th — and that he had a pitch limit of 80-85 in mind.

Kershaw said later that it's about the whole season and that it would have been "selfish" to pursue the perfect game.

Kershaw basically said the same thing I did.   Cool.

[Jockey]

I'm losing my interest in pro sports with stunts like these. People pay good money to see the best play and then not be able to see the best perform on the field in appalling.

https://nypost.com/2022/04/13/clayton-kershaw-pulled-from-dodgers-start-after-7-perfect-innings/

So YOU are willing to risk HIS health for your enjoyment.

Isn't that special?

[panda]

kershaw is the consummate pro. He's not going to show up his manger in front of the press.

80 pitches is absolutely nothing for a veteran guy like Clayton. This isn't 1973 where guys need a month and a half of spring training to get stretched out. They work as hard or harder with their own guys in the off-season.

I wouldn't be disappointed if it was a no hitter, but you can't pull him at 80 with a perfect game. I don't care what the circumstances are. That is an incredible achievement Roberts robbed Kershaw of.

[wadesworld]

They could've given him his next 3 starts off if they were worried about arm fatigue. They'll still win 110 games.

[PGsHeroes32]

According to Roberts, he and Kershaw talked after the 6th inning. And Kershaw told Roberts he wanted to go back out for the 7th — and that he had a pitch limit of 80-85 in mind.

Kershaw said later that it's about the whole season and that it would have been "selfish" to pursue the perfect game.

So say what y'all want about what happened ... but don't blame Roberts.

Ha what do you think Kershaw is going to say?

Roberts is the same clown who brings his starters back on 2 days rest to pitch out of the bullpen instead of using his relievers.

Guy is an idiot. Hes more than OK with arms falling off, just wants it in October to lose big games instead.

[The Sultan]

Are we just assuming that Kershaw is saying things not to contradict his manager or is there evidence that he was upset or frustrated?

[MU82]

Absolutely no evidence that Kershaw was upset about the move.

Kershaw is 34, has a lot of mileage, and missed pretty much all last season with arm problems. He wants to be around this entire season and be a contributor in the playoffs.

But some want to assume Roberts is a liar and Kershaw just a dutiful accessory to the lie.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

No issues with pulling Kershaw. 

June, let him ride.  April, 2nd start.  Pitch count is smart.

Surprised Counsell let burned go as long as he did tonight.