MLB 2024 Season

[MuggsyB]

Because there have been so many better players that weren't unanimous. They chose Rivera over Maddux, Smoltz, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, etc, to break their unwritten rule? They were all far superior to Rivera. And I haven't even mentioned any of the hitters who were better.



The answer is simple. He played in NY.

Rivera had a .70 postseason era. 

[Jockey]

Rivera had a .70 postseason era.

Don't act like I said Rivera wasn't a great player. He was.

Not even the the conversation for GOAT, though.

[MuggsyB]

Don't act like I said Rivera wasn't a great player. He was.

Not even the the conversation for GOAT, though.

It's hard to say those aforementioned players ar far superior to Rivera, especially when you look at the postseason.  And I don't think you can really compare a starter to a closer anyway. 

[The Sultan]

Yeah I know there were better players but he deserved it. No biggie.

[Jockey]

Yeah I know there were better players but he deserved it. No biggie.

End of conversation.

[CreightonWarrior]

It was a dumb unwritten rule, glad someone was able to break through.

[MuggsyB]

I'll admit I haven't seen much of the Brewers but I like this Chourio kid.  He's 20?

[Uncle Rico]

I'll admit I haven't seen much of the Brewers but I like this Chourio kid.  He's 20?

I can't find anywhere that says how old he is. 

[MuggsyB]

I can't find anywhere that says how old he is.

I don't care for Google. 

[Uncle Rico]

I don't care for Google.

I don't use it.  Too woke

[tower912]

Muggsy, if you used Google first, think about how many threads never get started.

[MuggsyB]

Muggsy, if you used Google first, think about how many threads never get started.

Then I have made the right decision.  Ty. 

[MUfan12]

Another Murphy masterclass today. I really want to love the guy but his bullpen management stinks out loud.

[HutchwasClutch]

Another Murphy masterclass today. I really want to love the guy but his bullpen management stinks out loud.

That was odd for sure. 

[Lennys Tap]

Don't act like I said Rivera wasn't a great player. He was.

Not even the the conversation for GOAT, though.

He was the greatest relief pitcher ever. But he was a relief pitcher, FFS, a position generally saved for guys unable to make their mark as starters. Dennis Eckersly was only a notch behind Rivera as a closer but way way behind lots of guys who'll never get a hall of fame vote as a starter. Light years away from being the GOAT of pitchers.

[GB Warrior]

That was odd for sure.

A much better showing tonight, Milner notwithstanding. But gee, would be nice to be be one game closer to a 2 seed.

I think we'll see some wonky stuff as they line up their postseason rotation. Lot of things they could do but betting the top 3 starters are Peralta, Myers and Montas. I hope they give Freddie DL Hall as an opener

[MUfan12]

With the way he has pitched at home, I'd try to work Civale in for a home start if possible.

[tower912]

Skubal and Flaherty are great pieces for trading.   However, right now there are so many starting pitchers throughout the Tigers system injured that if Dettoit traded them every day would have to be a bullpen day.   Like Tampa, only not by choice.

Man, this was prescient.   Little did I know that Detroit would turn necessity into a virtue.    Like Buzz with the midgets.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Willie Mays asked that his first Gold Glove trophy goes to me after his passing. I told him I could not accept that.

Signed, Herman Cain

[Jockey]

Maybe Herman can finally meet Willie now - although I suspect they may be at different locations.

[SoCalEagle]

Ohtani now at 48/48.

One homer today after a four game "drought."  It will be fun watching him play the last two weeks of the season to see if he gets there.

[MU82]

First player ever with 48 HR, 48 SB, 108 RBI and 77 BB!

[Its DJOver]

Somebody get that Chourio kid some sparkling grape juice.

[MU1in77]

How come it's Sept 7, the Brewers are up by 9 1/2 games over the Cubs and i'm still worried about them winning the division?

Never a doubt!

[Jockey]

And they did it with one of the worst managers in baseball.