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2022 MLB Thread

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

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4everwarriors

Peddle all their asses. They suck sewer water, hey?
"Give 'Em Hell, Al"

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Given the number of fans in the stands, I don't think many Brewers fans care all that much if they make the playoffs.
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

One would think the Mets will be a real threat in the postseason largely because of Scherzer and deGrom at the top of their rotation.

But the Braves just beat those aces -- 3R (all on solo HR) and 5H in 6IP off deGrom, and 4R and 9H in 5.2IP off Scherzer -- to move into first place.

And if the Mets don't finish first, they'll have to use deGrom and Scherzer just to advance out of the wild-card round.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

Jockey

Quote from: Sultan Sultanberger on October 02, 2022, 08:13:30 AM
Given the number of fans in the stands, I don't think many Brewers fans care all that much if they make the playoffs.

They are not a fun team to watch. Very mediocre offense and their calling card the last several seasons - the bullpen - is in shambles. They just blew 2 leads late to the Marlins to put them behind the Phillies rather than a game ahead.

Uncle Rico

Quote from: Jockey on October 02, 2022, 10:08:48 AM
They are not a fun team to watch. Very mediocre offense and their calling card the last several seasons - the bullpen - is in shambles. They just blew 2 leads late to the Marlins to put them behind the Phillies rather than a game ahead.

Yup.  It's a weird collection of players.  I've been pretty meh on them since spring waiting for them to show me something but it's never come.  I know the advanced stats aren't bad for the offense but they just don't pass the eye test most nights and for the average fan, that's a problem.

The bullpen has been a bust.  People complaining about the Hader trade are the same ones who complained they didn't trade him last off-season and would have complained if he was still on the roster.  Bullpens, as Doug Melvin once said, can be a crapshoot.  Guys cycle up and down like a roller coaster throughout their careers.  It's been awhile since they busted with the pen and it's their undoing.

As for the fire Counsell talk, it's stupid.  If he "lost" the team, which I don't believe at all, it doesn't matter.  The roster churn in MLB makes that a rather moot point. 

Weirdly, as disappointing as the year is, I'm not upset about the outcome.  Good franchises have these seasons.  I do believe it's an important off-season.  Either go big or start the rebuild, even if it's a piecemeal approach
Ramsey head thoroughly up his ass.

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2022, 10:48:46 AM
Yup.  It's a weird collection of players.  I've been pretty meh on them since spring waiting for them to show me something but it's never come.  I know the advanced stats aren't bad for the offense but they just don't pass the eye test most nights and for the average fan, that's a problem.

The bullpen has been a bust.  People complaining about the Hader trade are the same ones who complained they didn't trade him last off-season and would have complained if he was still on the roster.  Bullpens, as Doug Melvin once said, can be a crapshoot.  Guys cycle up and down like a roller coaster throughout their careers.  It's been awhile since they busted with the pen and it's their undoing.

As for the fire Counsell talk, it's stupid.  If he "lost" the team, which I don't believe at all, it doesn't matter.  The roster churn in MLB makes that a rather moot point. 

Weirdly, as disappointing as the year is, I'm not upset about the outcome.  Good franchises have these seasons.  I do believe it's an important off-season.  Either go big or start the rebuild, even if it's a piecemeal approach

They made the playoffs two seasons ago simply because it was expanded. Then they came back and had an excellent season last year.

It happens.
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.

Lennys Tap

Quote from: Uncle Rico on October 02, 2022, 10:48:46 AM


As for the fire Counsell talk, it's stupid.  If he "lost" the team, which I don't believe at all, it doesn't matter.  The roster churn in MLB makes that a rather moot point. 


When asked what the key to not "losing a team" was, Casey Stengel famously said "You have to make sure you keep the 5 guys who hate you away from the 8 or 9 guys who haven't made up their mind yet." Lots of ups and down over what's a very long season.

Pakuni

LaRussa retiring
Formal announcement tomorrow.

Lennys Tap

Quote from: Pakuni on October 02, 2022, 01:06:06 PM
LaRussa retiring
Formal announcement tomorrow.

You know Reinsdorf wouldn't fire him a second time...so good that he "quit".

Pakuni

Quote from: Lennys Tap on October 02, 2022, 01:56:40 PM
You know Reinsdorf wouldn't fire him a second time...so good that he "quit".

I'd be surprised if Sandy Alomar Jr. isn't the guy.

CreightonWarrior

Something special about losing 3 of 4 to a team 25 games under .500 at home when fighting for a playoff spot.

But as I said earlier, the front office already gave up on this season when they were sellers at the deadline as a division leader.

MU82

Quote from: Pakuni on October 02, 2022, 03:11:49 PM
I'd be surprised if Sandy Alomar Jr. isn't the guy.

Obviously nobody knows how good a manager any first-timer will be. But during his playing days, Alomar was regarded very highly for his all-around baseball knowledge. He had excellent people skills and was respected by his teammates.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

JWags85

Quote from: MU82 on October 02, 2022, 08:20:06 AM
One would think the Mets will be a real threat in the postseason largely because of Scherzer and deGrom at the top of their rotation.

But the Braves just beat those aces -- 3R (all on solo HR) and 5H in 6IP off deGrom, and 4R and 9H in 5.2IP off Scherzer -- to move into first place.

And if the Mets don't finish first, they'll have to use deGrom and Scherzer just to advance out of the wild-card round.

The Braves finish to the season was absolutely incredible.

And for all the Mets pitching, they had such a strong year cause they had the second best average in baseball and scored a lot of runs.  Lindor, Alonso, and Co vanishing recently were as much a problem as the pitching.

MU82

Quote from: JWags85 on October 02, 2022, 11:35:03 PM
The Braves finish to the season was absolutely incredible.

And for all the Mets pitching, they had such a strong year cause they had the second best average in baseball and scored a lot of runs.  Lindor, Alonso, and Co vanishing recently were as much a problem as the pitching.

True.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

MUBurrow

Quote from: JWags85 on October 02, 2022, 11:35:03 PM
The Braves finish to the season was absolutely incredible.


I don't know what Snitker puts in the water, but he's 2 for 2 on these finishes now.

DegenerateDish

Barring an unexpected change of heart, that was Steve Stone's final White Sox broadcast tonight.

ZiggysFryBoy

Quote from: DegenerateDish on October 03, 2022, 10:02:10 PM
Barring an unexpected change of heart, that was Steve Stone's final White Sox broadcast tonight.

What a career. Love stoney.

JWags85

Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on October 03, 2022, 10:12:59 PM
What a career. Love stoney.

Best Jewish pitcher not named Koufax.  Also crazy that he was battery mates with Munson at Kent St.  Hell of a duo for a mid major

Hards Alumni

Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 14, 2022, 08:21:17 AM
Hope not, but I do fear I lit some money on fire last month with my 88.5 U wager.

8-)

MU82

Quote from: DegenerateDish on October 03, 2022, 10:02:10 PM
Barring an unexpected change of heart, that was Steve Stone's final White Sox broadcast tonight.

Dish, just a couple days ago I read a short blurb saying Stone expected to return to the Sox booth in 2023. What happened?
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

DegenerateDish

Quote from: MU82 on October 04, 2022, 11:11:09 AM
Dish, just a couple days ago I read a short blurb saying Stone expected to return to the Sox booth in 2023. What happened?

I was told he is strongly leaning towards not coming back, unless the Sox decide to do a home/road split with him, as he wants to be able to spend more time at his home in Phoenix.

MU82

Quote from: DegenerateDish on October 04, 2022, 02:22:19 PM
I was told he is strongly leaning towards not coming back, unless the Sox decide to do a home/road split with him, as he wants to be able to spend more time at his home in Phoenix.

Thanks Dish. Makes sense.

I've always liked Stone.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

JWags85

Quote from: MU82 on October 04, 2022, 03:11:53 PM
Thanks Dish. Makes sense.

I've always liked Stone.

I liked Benetti and Stone in the booth, two guys who are pretty universally well liked and respected. Which was a nice diversion from a guy like Harrelson who I feel was reviled by those outside of White Sox nation, at least in my experience.

PGsHeroes32

Judge is the AL home run king
Lazar picking up where the BIG 3 left off....

The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole

Looking forward to celebrating someone breaking Drew Brees NFC passing touchdown record, but falling short of Peyton Manning's NFL record.

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.