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MU82

#200
February 23, 2025, 11:02:22 AM
Just read an article in The Athletic about no team wanting to sign Anthony Rizzo, even at a bargain price.

He's only 35, but his recent injury history and limited production seem to have scared everyone away.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

MUfan12

#201
February 23, 2025, 11:33:50 AM
With the way Rizzo has hit in Milwaukee I'd take a flyer on him.

MU82

#202
February 23, 2025, 12:38:46 PM
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 23, 2025, 11:33:50 AMWith the way Rizzo has hit in Milwaukee I'd take a flyer on him.

You'd think there'd be some team who'd want a left-handed bat and a proven leader. But he suggested in the article that he wanted several million dollars because accepting the veteran's minimum would set a bad precedent. So some of this is him setting a financial bar that teams are unwilling to go over for an older, injury-prone first baseman with declining production.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

GB Warrior

#203
February 23, 2025, 01:28:16 PM
Quote from: MUfan12 on February 23, 2025, 11:33:50 AMWith the way Rizzo has hit in Milwaukee I'd take a flyer on him.

After a whole season of watching Rhys Hoskins, I'd roll Mario Mendoza out there and see what happens.

Jockey

#204
February 23, 2025, 01:40:56 PM
Quote from: GB Warrior on February 23, 2025, 01:28:16 PMAfter a whole season of watching Rhys Hoskins, I'd roll Mario Mendoza out there and see what happens.

I'll give him a pass for last year coming off of an injury. We'll see what happens this year. Until last year his ops+ has been over 120 every year but one and that was 111. Average OPS was around .840 and OBP was in the .350 range.

If he goes back to pre-injury, he will help the team. If not, good riddance after this year.
 

Biggie Clausen

#205
February 23, 2025, 08:53:04 PM
Quote from: MU82 on February 23, 2025, 12:38:46 PMYou'd think there'd be some team who'd want a left-handed bat and a proven leader. But he suggested in the article that he wanted several million dollars because accepting the veteran's minimum would set a bad precedent. So some of this is him setting a financial bar that teams are unwilling to go over for an older, injury-prone first baseman with declining production.

I read that article as well, and picked up on a sense of entitlement from him when he was talking about how teams don't want to pay veterans and instead want to go with younger, cheaper guys.  He seemed to lack self-awareness.  His skills have been declining for several years and he no longer can stay healthy for a full season, or even 3/4 of one.  Roster spots are too valuable for a team to burn one on an old guy who's getting worse every year and can only play 1B/DH, especially when that guy is going to cost them $6-10 million.

That said, he's had a long, successful career and will always be a hero in Chicago.  But he's probably reached the end of the line as a player.

BrewCity83

#206
February 27, 2025, 11:57:30 AM
Rizzo was great in Grease.
The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose", is a gesture of friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.

MU82

#207
February 27, 2025, 12:03:24 PM
Keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers ... would you pull that crap with Annette?
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

The Sultan

#209
March 03, 2025, 12:28:18 PM
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

wadesworld

#210
March 03, 2025, 01:46:30 PM
Wondering if the Quintana signing means Woody won't be back for a while.

18thandWells

#211
March 03, 2025, 01:53:59 PM
Q's numbers will be a lot worse now that he no longer pitches against the Brewers.

BM1090

#212
March 03, 2025, 01:55:24 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on March 03, 2025, 01:46:30 PMWondering if the Quintana signing means Woody won't be back for a while.

Maybe. But with Hall's injury and the Brewers desire for a 6 man rotation, it could be unrelated.

MUfan12

#213
March 03, 2025, 01:56:57 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on March 03, 2025, 01:46:30 PMWondering if the Quintana signing means Woody won't be back for a while.

Maybe. But if they wanted a more proven option than Hall or Ashby as the second lefty starter, this was a pretty safe move.

BrewCity83

#214
March 03, 2025, 03:38:17 PM
Quote from: wadesworld on March 03, 2025, 01:46:30 PMWondering if the Quintana signing means Woody won't be back for a while.
Everything I've heard points to Woody being back on or ahead of schedule, meaning he should be in the rotation before May 1.  I see the Q signing as an opportunistic move to get a good solid veteran starter at a reasonable price. 

You can never have too much pitching.

The shaka sign, sometimes known as "hang loose", is a gesture of friendly intent often associated with Hawaii and surf culture.

MUfan12

#215
March 03, 2025, 07:38:39 PM
In a surprise to no one, Ashby left with an injury tonight. https://x.com/Todd_Rosiak/status/1896735112966131918?t=_hRqgGqnQDMX2Q8e7Cr7PA&s=19

GB Warrior

#216
March 03, 2025, 08:23:27 PM
Quote from: MUfan12 on March 03, 2025, 07:38:39 PMIn a surprise to no one, Ashby left with an injury tonight. https://x.com/Todd_Rosiak/status/1896735112966131918?t=_hRqgGqnQDMX2Q8e7Cr7PA&s=19

Welcome aboard Jose Quintana

cheebs09

#217
March 03, 2025, 08:34:13 PM
Quote from: GB Warrior on March 03, 2025, 08:23:27 PMWelcome aboard Jose Quintana

That creep can roll.

wadesworld

#220
March 07, 2025, 09:05:59 AM
https://www.facebook.com/Brewers/posts/rep-the-wonder-kid-opening-day-only-get-a-limited-edition-chourio-t-shirt-with-s/1208313567324495/

Can't be in town for this game, but if anyone has these tickets I'd pay a pretty penny for this shirt.

MU82

#221
March 10, 2025, 06:31:27 PM Last Edit: March 11, 2025, 12:49:28 AM by MU82
Garrit Cole - Tommy John surgery.

He won't get another chance to forget to cover first base until 2026.
"It's not how white men fight." - Tucker Carlson

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

"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

dgies9156

#222
March 10, 2025, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: muwarrior69 on March 03, 2025, 12:24:35 PMhttps://apnews.com/article/mlb-robot-umpires-abs-9034454b5a795262bf97446ff38d0361

Any thoughts on this technology?

Saw it today at a Mets/Cardinals preseason game. It's really good. Overturned two ball calls but otherwise confirmed the Umps' calls consistently.

If an ump misses two very tight strikes per game, he is doing very well.

Billy Hoyle

#223
March 13, 2025, 01:06:01 PM
Tampa Bay no longer pursuing their new stadium in St. Pete. Nashville next?
"Kevin thinks 'mother' is half a word." - Mike Deane

MU Fan in Connecticut

#224
March 13, 2025, 02:38:54 PM Last Edit: March 13, 2025, 04:52:28 PM by MU Fan in Connecticut
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on March 13, 2025, 01:06:01 PMTampa Bay no longer pursuing their new stadium in St. Pete. Nashville next?

No.  I was reading MLB wants the Rays in the Tampa area and there are 3 Tampa area groups who want to buy the Rays including George Steinbrenners former son-in-law who leads one group.
The DeBartalo family (49ers owners) was another. There are plans to privately fund a stadium in Ybor City too.
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