2023 MLB Thread

[Dickthedribbler]

I love Counsell as the manager of my team and I know Antanasio feels the same way. He ain't going to be fired.

I believe he has a sophomore son playing college baseball at the University of Minnesota and a freshman son playing at Michigan. Also 2 daughters at Whitefish Bay HS who are athletes. If I had to guess I'd say he steps away for 2-3 years and spends his springs and summers traveling around the Midwest watching his boys play baseball and his fall and winter watching his girls do what they do.

How about this for a real long shot. The Brewers appoint current bench coach and Counsell's former college coach Pat Murphy, as manager. And in a couple of years when Counsell wants to manage again, Murphy magically steps down. Doubt that happens, but who knows.

[Uncle Rico]

I love Counsell as the manager of my team and I know Antanasio feels the same way. He ain't going to be fired.

I believe he has a sophomore son playing college baseball at the University of Minnesota and a freshman son playing at Michigan. Also 2 daughters at Whitefish Bay HS who are athletes. If I had to guess I'd say he steps away for 2-3 years and spends his springs and summers traveling around the Midwest watching his boys play baseball and his fall and winter watching his girls do what they do.

How about this for a real long shot. The Brewers appoint current bench coach and Counsell's former college coach Pat Murphy, as manager. And in a couple of years when Counsell wants to manage again, Murphy magically steps down. Doubt that happens, but who knows.

I think Murphy managing the Brewers next year is the most likely scenario of Counsell steps down

[Dickthedribbler]

Well I'm not necessarily predicting anything. But the common refrain I have observed from older or retired coaches over the years is that their biggest regret was they didn't get to spend enough time with their families and they missed seeing their kids grow up ( the MLB manager who's kid plays Little League baseball for 5 years and dad never gets to see 1 game because he's either on the road or himself at the ballpark).

If I'm Counsell and I'm financially secure enough step away for 3 years to travel and watch my kids play B10 baseball or go to high school tennis matches or swim meets, there really wouldn't be any decision to make.  You only get one crack at those things.

[Jockey]

I love Counsell as the manager of my team and I know Antanasio feels the same way. He ain't going to be fired.

Enough already. He can't be fired.

[wadesworld]

When did the Twins steal the Marlins' hate?

[SoCalEagle]

Go Dodgers!!!

[tower912]

Stay classy, Atlanta fans.

[tower912]

Dodger pitching is no bueno tonight.

[JWags85]

Dodger pitching is no bueno tonight.

I'm sure some of the older guys have another comp, but I can't even remotely process another definite HOF pitcher with a greater regular season to playoff discrepancy in performance.  He's been shockingly bad numerous times, not just a random snakebite of an off day performance.

[CreightonWarrior]

Stay classy, Atlanta fans.

That was such a strange play. I saw nothing in replays but the C's reaction of bringing his glove back after the swing as well as no reaction after the call indicated there was contact.

[SoCalEagle]

I'm sure some of the older guys have another comp, but I can't even remotely process another definite HOF pitcher with a greater regular season to playoff discrepancy in performance.  He's been shockingly bad numerous times, not just a random snakebite of an off day performance.

I couldn't agree more. He's just horrible in the playoffs. Well, I hope the boys can regroup and dig themselves out of this hole. Not the end of the world, but losing game 1 of the series at home is ..... no bueno.

[PGsHeroes32]

I think the Marlins are happy as well based off need.

But Lopez for Arraez will go down as a top 3 minnesota sports transaction

[MU82]

I think the Marlins are happy as well based off need.

But Lopez for Arraez will go down as a top 3 minnesota sports transaction

I guess you're also pretty happy with Correa now, at least momentarily.

[PGsHeroes32]

I guess you're also pretty happy with Correa now, at least momentarily.

Playoff Correa is different

Hes also batting where he should be, 4th vs lefties and 5th or 6th vs righties.

[tower912]

Wild play to end the Atl-Phillie game.  Very good catch, poor baserunning decision by Harper, double play, Braves complete the comeback.

[tower912]

Dodgers starting pitching again stinking up the joint.

[PGsHeroes32]

Wild play to end the Atl-Phillie game.  Very good catch, poor baserunning decision by Harper, double play, Braves complete the comeback.

I actually didnt hate that by Harper. Should have been a little more careful but he wanted to make sure he ties the game if it falls which is a solid risk to take imo

[Dish]

Great call by Brian Anderson on that game ending double play.

Love that Olson is pumping his fist while simultaneously catching the last out to double up Harper.

[tower912]

You go half speed into second until you see if it drops.

But, he was trying to make a play and it bit him.   It won't change him.   This is a good thing.

[MU82]

Great call by Brian Anderson on that game ending double play.

Love that Olson is pumping his fist while simultaneously catching the last out to double up Harper.

Thrilling ending, starting with the HR that put Atlanta up in the bottom of the eighth, and right on through the final play. I love playoff baseball (and basketball, hockey and football).

[SoCalEagle]

Dodgers starting pitching again stinking up the joint.

Last year they tank against the Padres.  This year the Dbacks have them on the brink of elimination.  What's up with these guys.  You win 100 games+ year after year, then piss it all away in the playoffs?  Unbelievable.  I sure hope they can pull off a miracle and win this series, but somehow I don't think that's gonna happen. 

[PGsHeroes32]

The real MN sports showing up today.

Shrinking every big AB.

Just brutal.

[Jockey]

Last year they tank against the Padres.  This year the Dbacks have them on the brink of elimination.  What's up with these guys.  You win 100 games+ year after year, then piss it all away in the playoffs?  Unbelievable.  I sure hope they can pull off a miracle and win this series, but somehow I don't think that's gonna happen.

Roberts is way overrated.

[Lennys Tap]

Last year they tank against the Padres.  This year the Dbacks have them on the brink of elimination.  What's up with these guys.  You win 100 games+ year after year, then piss it all away in the playoffs?  Unbelievable.  I sure hope they can pull off a miracle and win this series, but somehow I don't think that's gonna happen.

Last year? SD had a good team who got hot at the right time, I guess.

This year?

No Buehler, no Urias, no Gonsolin, no May. And Kershaw is 100. Hard to win in the playoffs without any starting pitching.

[tower912]

Memo to Orlando Arcia....

Don't poke the bear.