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2022 MLB Thread

Started by DegenerateDish, November 28, 2021, 09:59:42 PM

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Jockey

Why isn't Yadi in the HR Derby? Is MLB scared that he will embarrass the best power hitters in the game?

Jockey

Quote from: DegenerateDish on July 08, 2022, 10:37:32 PM
Baltimore Orioles have a better record than the White Sox.

It's about to be July 9th.

This team is sooooo done. This is the least likable Sox team I can remember. Video here is telling as to how little life these guys have.

https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/1545555211414028290?s=21&t=sCmdkhPzJ0-sz7DafMtlNQ

Nightengale had an article the other day where he mentioned dissension and cliques in the clubhouse. My question is - who gave him that information?

It was clearly an attempt to put all of the blame on the players and exonerate LaRussa of blame for this hot mess. My take is that it either came from Williams or Reinsdorf. I can't think of anyone else that would defend LaRussa at this point. Won't this just create a bigger break between management and the players? Why won't Reinsdorf do what Philly did to Girardi? When something clearly isn't working, why try did your heels in even harder.


The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Because Reinsdorf is loyal to a fault. And has a history of protecting his guys and treating players as largely replaceable. 
Matthew 25:40: Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.

MU82

Quote from: Jockey on July 12, 2022, 10:55:39 AM
Nightengale had an article the other day where he mentioned dissension and cliques in the clubhouse. My question is - who gave him that information?

It was clearly an attempt to put all of the blame on the players and exonerate LaRussa of blame for this hot mess. My take is that it either came from Williams or Reinsdorf. I can't think of anyone else that would defend LaRussa at this point. Won't this just create a bigger break between management and the players? Why won't Reinsdorf do what Philly did to Girardi? When something clearly isn't working, why try did your heels in even harder.

Any mope can put in a relief pitcher or call for a hit-and-run. Hell, managers don't even have to do double-switches anymore.

By far the most important job today's MLB manager has is ego management, getting players to believe in themselves and each other.

So if there's dissension in the ranks, as Reinsdorf's people are alleging, that's La Russia's fault, too.

He's gotta go.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

Jockey

Quote from: MU82 on July 12, 2022, 01:18:32 PM
Any mope can put in a relief pitcher or call for a hit-and-run. Hell, managers don't even have to do double-switches anymore.

By far the most important job today's MLB manager has is ego management, getting players to believe in themselves and each other.

So if there's dissension in the ranks, as Reinsdorf's people are alleging, that's La Russia's fault, too.

He's gotta go.

I disagree, Mike.

Baserunning, defense, player positioning are all very important. The Sox are as bad of a team fundamentally and hustle-wise (some players have been told not to run hard in certain situations) as any team I can recall in recent memory.

Of course it still comes to the same conclusion. LaRussa has to go.

MU82

Quote from: Jockey on July 12, 2022, 01:30:31 PM
I disagree, Mike.

Baserunning, defense, player positioning are all very important. The Sox are as bad of a team fundamentally and hustle-wise (some players have been told not to run hard in certain situations) as any team I can recall in recent memory.

Of course it still comes to the same conclusion. LaRussa has to go.

I'll defer to you about how fundamentally poor the White Sox are because I haven't seen them play 2 innings this season.

But believe it or not, MLB managers are not involved much in most of the stuff you mentioned.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

DegenerateDish

Tim Anderson's splits since rumors of his affair came out publicly on June 13th:

Before June 13th .356/.393/.503

Since June 13th   .238/.282/.263

It's clearly impacted him, because he has utterly sucked on the field and running the bases too over the last month.

Jockey

Quote from: MU82 on July 12, 2022, 02:05:07 PM
I'll defer to you about how fundamentally poor the White Sox are because I haven't seen them play 2 innings this season.

But believe it or not, MLB managers are not involved much in most of the stuff you mentioned.

To your greater point, I agree. Managers are not AS involved in decisions about the team overall - up to and including setting the lineups. But they still make most calls during the game. As slow as baseball can seem, there are numerous decisions that a manager makes every inning.

Dr. Blackheart

Quote from: MU82 on July 12, 2022, 01:18:32 PM
Any mope can put in a relief pitcher or call for a hit-and-run. Hell, managers don't even have to do double-switches anymore.

By far the most important job today's MLB manager has is ego management, getting players to believe in themselves and each other.

So if there's dissension in the ranks, as Reinsdorf's people are alleging, that's La Russia's fault, too.

He's gotta go.

Is Hawk Harrelson available to be wheeled out as interim? Mercy!

Dr. Blackheart

Quote from: dgies9156 on July 11, 2022, 10:48:36 PM
Both should have been selected, even if Yadi is on the DL.

As to the quibble about PEDs being the Cardinal way, hell, we haven't had a PED case since Missouri named Interstate 70 north of St. Louis after Mark "Chemical Man" McGwire.

The Yadiots are a delusional bunch.

PGsHeroes32

Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

MU82

Quote from: Jockey on July 12, 2022, 03:40:43 PM
To your greater point, I agree. Managers are not AS involved in decisions about the team overall - up to and including setting the lineups. But they still make most calls during the game. As slow as baseball can seem, there are numerous decisions that a manager makes every inning.

You could do it.

Managing the egos ... I have a little less confidence in you there! (But still probably more than in TLR.)
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

Jockey

Quote from: MU82 on July 12, 2022, 10:34:24 PM
You could do it.

Managing the egos ... I have a little less confidence in you there! (But still probably more than in TLR.)

It would be a breeze after dealing with the egos on Scoop.

PGsHeroes32

Jose Miranda is Josh Hader's daddy
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

TAMU, Knower of Ball

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on July 13, 2022, 03:39:46 PM
Jose Miranda is Josh Hader's daddy

I don't think Jeffers can be a daddy after that game ;D
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

I do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.


BM1090

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on July 13, 2022, 03:39:46 PM
Jose Miranda is Josh Hader's daddy

Hader's numbers in save situations vs. Non-save situations are insane. Could be nothing, but it's interesting.

PGsHeroes32

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on July 13, 2022, 05:18:18 PM
I don't think Jeffers can be a daddy after that game ;D

That one definitely looked rough
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

PGsHeroes32

Sox and Guardians predictably split 2-2

Twins split 1-1 with the Brewers

Standings push while the Guardians and Sox get two of their games in hand on the Twins completed.

Definite win for us. Definitely a medicore divison.
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

Jockey

Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on July 13, 2022, 10:55:53 PM
Sox and Guardians predictably split 2-2

Twins split 1-1 with the Brewers

Standings push while the Guardians and Sox get two of their games in hand on the Twins completed.

Definite win for us. Definitely a medicore divison.

I believe Buxton is 6 for his last 59 ABs. He's making javy Baez look like a skilled hitter.


BTW, I complain about him a lot cuz he is on my fantasy team. I can't even give him away for a 3rd or 4th starter.

PGsHeroes32

Quote from: Jockey on July 13, 2022, 11:15:18 PM
I believe Buxton is 6 for his last 59 ABs. He's making javy Baez look like a skilled hitter.


BTW, I complain about him a lot cuz he is on my fantasy team. I can't even give him away for a 3rd or 4th starter.

He might need to go back to not playing everyday.

Dont think hes sat out in a while. And he cant hit the baseball. Pretty nuts hes still top 15 in slugging
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

Mutaman

@StatsBySTATS
: this is only the 6th time in MLB history that a sub-.400 team won a road series vs a .700+ team (min 50 games into the season)

1906 Superbas/Cubs
1928 Tigers/Yankees
1939 Browns/Yankees
1955 Pirates/Dodgers
2001 Royals/Mariners
2022 Reds/Yanks

JWags85

Quote from: Mutaman on July 14, 2022, 10:32:12 PM
@StatsBySTATS
: this is only the 6th time in MLB history that a sub-.400 team won a road series vs a .700+ team (min 50 games into the season)

1906 Superbas/Cubs


Seems a good time to remember that the Dodgers name upon entering the NL 120+ years ago was the Brooklyn Bridegrooms...which is a special kind of terrible even for the era

MU82

Quote from: Mutaman on July 14, 2022, 10:32:12 PM
@StatsBySTATS
: this is only the 6th time in MLB history that a sub-.400 team won a road series vs a .700+ team (min 50 games into the season)

1906 Superbas/Cubs
1928 Tigers/Yankees
1939 Browns/Yankees
1955 Pirates/Dodgers
2001 Royals/Mariners
2022 Reds/Yanks

Wow.

And by that I don't mean, "Wow, that's amazing." I mean, "Wow, what a silly stat to track."
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism." - George Washington

TAMU, Knower of Ball

Quote from: MU82 on July 15, 2022, 11:19:21 AM
Wow.

And by that I don't mean, "Wow, that's amazing." I mean, "Wow, what a silly stat to track."

I think it's cool. Honestly surprised it has only happened 6 times and only 2 times in the past 65 years
Quote from: Goose on January 15, 2023, 08:43:46 PM
TAMU

I do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.


cheebs09

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on July 15, 2022, 11:31:45 AM
I think it's cool. Honestly surprised it has only happened 6 times and only 2 times in the past 65 years

That was my thought. With the randomness of baseball, I figured it would happen more often.

Maybe the percentages are extreme enough the matchups don't happen as much. Looking now, there's not a  team over .700.

You'd think it would happen a few times a year with a division leader and the last place teams. Especially the AL East.