Geoff Grace Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Now that the 2019 MLB season is in the books, let's take a look ahead... MLB Awards Week: Verlander, deGrom earn their second Cy Youngs Ex-Astros pitcher Mike Fiers: Team stole signs with camera Hall of Famer Mike Piazza agrees to manage Italian baseball team Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 And of course... http://www.geoffgrace.com/Pictures/Dodgers.jpg GO DODGER BLUE!!! Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Ex-Astros pitcher Mike Fiers: Team stole signs with camera this, in addition to hiring Roberto Osuna, after the Blue Jays were classy enough to not want him on their team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Nats peaked when it counted most, won 18 of the last 20 regular season games. They continued as a buzzsaw through the playoffs. That's baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Braves have to decide to pay Josh Donaldson big bucks or watch him sign with (probably) the Rangers. I"m torn. Austin Riley is their future 3rd baseman, and may be ready this year. They just signed the Giant"s Will Smith to 3 years. That huge for the bullpen. Now they need a good catcher. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 OMG, the Yankees finally figured out that Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres can't pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Anthony Rendon signs with California Angels (but good for him) https://www.mlb.com/breaking-news/anthony-rendon-angels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I"m hoping the Braves can get Kris Bryant from the Cubs for minor league pitching, and maybe Ender Inciarte. It doesn"t look like Josh Donaldson is going to stay. He wants one more big payday, for 4 years. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Anyone else respect Brett Gardner around here? That guy has been the nemesis of many AL (esp East) teams. Yankees just held on to him for another year at $12.5M. Good, solid signing and I"m not even a Yankees fan. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 It doesn"t look like Josh Donaldson is going to stay. He wants one more big payday, for 4 years. Atlanta should re sign him. He's worth whatever the market will bear for him. Now the Rendon has signed with the Angels, Nationals are going to try and sign him. Fans don't like when a player goes to a division rival Just ask Bryce Harper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I"m not even a Yankees fan. Growing up in Baltimore City as an Orioles fan, I couldn't agree with you more. However, looks like the Yankees are going to be the team to beat next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 A cagey veteran is essential to any championship team, regardless of the sport or level. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Simmons also had the misfortune of being a really good catcher at a time when any conversation about great catchers started with Johnny Bench. That's a tough and unfair comparison for anyone. I can still remember the drama of seeing the Cardinals with Lou Brock play the Reds on Monday Night Baseball. Would Brock try to run against Bench? Yes he did, and Bench threw him out. Sorry - I guess it's *still* happening, at least in my mind. Congrats to Ted Simmons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 It doesn"t look like Josh Donaldson is going to stay. He wants one more big payday, for 4 years. Atlanta should re sign him. He's worth whatever the market will bear for him. Now the Rendon has signed with the Angels, Nationals are going to try and sign him. Fans don't like when a player goes to a division rival Just ask Bryce Harper. I"d love to keep Donaldson, but is he worth $25M per year? That"s probably what Texas or the Nats will pay him. Now there"s talk that the Twins may be interested. The Dodgers, also. I could see 4 years for $75M from the Braves. Kris Bryant still has two years left of his Cubs contract, so the Braves have a few years to work out a long term deal, while he"s proving he deserves it. A win-win. I"m assuming Rendon will keep up that kind of production, but it"s really a guess. Mike Trout must be very happy. The Strasberg and Cole signings are ludicrous. Nine year contract to a pitcher? I would have thought they learned their lesson with David Price, still owed $90+ Million from the Red Sox, along with Eovaldi, owed over $50 million Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Simmons also had the misfortune of being a really good catcher at a time when any conversation about great catchers started with Johnny Bench. Very true dat ! The Big Red Machine in the 70's basically owned the NL. And Oakland dominated the AL. Both dynasties. Actually I got tired of always seeing them both... Yes, not only Johnny Bench, but Carlton Fisk and Thurman Munson. They got all the attention while very good catchers like Ted Simmons and Bob Boone and Manny Sanguillén we"re not as celebrated. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 The baseball world is being rocked by scandal. As a Dodgers fan, I can't help wondering what might have been... MLB hits Astros with huge penalties, Houston fires Hinch, Luhnow: Answering all the questions Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 The baseball world is being rocked by scandal. MLB did everything they could without stripping Houston of its title. Certainly this was discussed, but most likely there was no way to absolve this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 MLB is handling this better than the NFL or the NBA has with their past scandals, in my opinion. Of course, from the Black Sox to steroids, MLB knows how scandals can turn the public against them. They have experience in matters like these. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonizer Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I would have liked to have seen some stiff penalties for all who were players on the Astros during 2017, regardless of where in MLB they are currently employed for 2020, since they all walked past that monitor in the clubhouse near the dugout, and heard the audio signals (trash can hits and/or whistles) hundreds of times. But I read in an ESPN article that the league gave players immunity in exchange for their testimony, and I understand that sometimes this is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 The saga continues... Alex Cora out as Red Sox manager following sign-stealing scandals Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Boston had no choice. It's going to get bad for them and they know it's coming. This is just an effort to save face before the shit hits the fan. Might be another asterisk coming. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/if-pete-rose-is-out-of-baseball-forever-then-so-should-alex-cora-230843168.html In other news, Josh Donaldson to the Minnisota Twins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Boston had no choice. It's going to get bad for them and they know it's coming. This is just an effort to save face before the shit hits the fan. Might be another asterisk coming. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/if-pete-rose-is-out-of-baseball-forever-then-so-should-alex-cora-230843168.html In other news, Josh Donaldson to the Minnisota Twins. As much as I wanted to keep him in Atlanta this is the best move, from his perspective. He can transition into DH if his injuries resurface. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 The Braves have made some really smart offseason moves. * Will Smith gets $40M for 3 years. Top-notch reliever. * Cole Hamels - proven big game starter. Hope he has plenty left in the tank. * Félix Hérnandez - way past his prime but may have a rejuvenation in the National League. He"ll be a great influence for the abundant young pitchers in the Atlanta system. * Marcell Ozuna is a huge signing. One year/$18M, which means he"s playing for a multi-year offer. The guy hit, what, 50+ homers for the Marlins just a couple of years ago. Freddie Freeman will benefit immensely, having Ozuna hitting behind him - more so than Donaldson, who was pretty much all or nothing. I"m pretty excited. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 The Braves have made some really smart offseason moves. as have the Nationals. Both teams lost their starting 3rd baseman from 2019, but both teams look to be very competitive in 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Who's the curmudgeon who voted against Derek Jeter? Nice to see Larry Walker get in on his last try. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Sources: Red Sox agree to trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Dodgers gonna be a very good baseball team this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Sources: Red Sox agree to trade Mookie Betts, David Price to Dodgers Best, Geoff That"s a ton of money the Dodgers are taking on. Price is owed $96 million. Maybe the Bosox are paying part of it, but that"s a huge commitment for a guy who is not very good any longer. I"m thinking it was 'you want Mookie? Take Price off our hands'. Quote The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I"m thinking it was 'you want Mookie? Take Price off our hands'. Your thinking is 100% correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 The Dodgers paid pitcher Homer Bailey $23M last year to not play at all as part of the big trade with the Reds to move salary. They've already moved $7-9M by trading Joc Pederson. Another $3M for moving Maeda. If they use Price in a limited role and have him mentor the young guys coming up, I suspect it could work out pretty well. There won't be a ton of pressure for him to perform or carry a load. More than worth it to get Betts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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