5fouls Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sounds as if the NL will be adopting the DH rule in the next couple of years. I hate it, hate it, hate it. I do like most of the other rule recommendations, however. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25935056/mlb-players-discussing-rule-changes-alter-game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 4 hours ago, 5fouls said: Sounds as if the NL will be adopting the DH rule in the next couple of years. I hate it, hate it, hate it. I do like most of the other rule recommendations, however. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25935056/mlb-players-discussing-rule-changes-alter-game Another one from NBC https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/02/05/mlb-proposes-three-batter-minimum-mlbpa-proposes-nl-dh-in-2019/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 2 hours ago, rico said: Another one from NBC https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/02/05/mlb-proposes-three-batter-minimum-mlbpa-proposes-nl-dh-in-2019/ I like the idea of a 3 batter minimum. Of course, we would see a spike in minor arm strains with lefty relievers, as managers use the 'injury' loophole to get around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I like the idea of a 3 batter minimum. Of course, we would see a spike in minor arm strains with lefty relievers, as managers use the 'injury' loophole to get around it. LOL The metrics they use now have changed the game. Too much "situational analyzing". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Manfred: No DH in the National League until at least 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm still a Mets fan down deep, but my now-hometown Reds have won a place in my heart. This is the view from my office: https://ibb.co/qJhvxkN And this the view my sons and I had this past summer: https://ibb.co/hX3JPvh The Cincinnati area Cub Scouts and the Reds Co-host a Campout on the outfield of Great American Ballpark. One of the coolest experiences of my life. I purposely put our bags down dead in the middle of center field, just to say I slept in the same spot patrolled by Griffey/Edmonds/Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 20 hours ago, Zlinedavid said: I'm still a Mets fan down deep, but my now-hometown Reds have won a place in my heart. This is the view from my office: https://ibb.co/qJhvxkN And this the view my sons and I had this past summer: https://ibb.co/hX3JPvh The Cincinnati area Cub Scouts and the Reds Co-host a Campout on the outfield of Great American Ballpark. One of the coolest experiences of my life. I purposely put our bags down dead in the middle of center field, just to say I slept in the same spot patrolled by Griffey/Edmonds/Hamilton. I can always think back to the Big Red Machine days. Just wish the Reds would be good once for my 14 year old. They have not won a playoff series in his lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 17 hours ago, 5fouls said: I can always think back to the Big Red Machine days. Just wish the Reds would be good once for my 14 year old. They have not won a playoff series in his lifetime. Right now, I just want them to not lose 90+ games again. Edit: I almost forgot the really big MLB news....Homer Bailey signs a minor league deal with the Royals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 8:40 PM, Zlinedavid said: I'm still a Mets fan down deep, but my now-hometown Reds have won a place in my heart. This is the view from my office: https://ibb.co/qJhvxkN And this the view my sons and I had this past summer: https://ibb.co/hX3JPvh The Cincinnati area Cub Scouts and the Reds Co-host a Campout on the outfield of Great American Ballpark. One of the coolest experiences of my life. I purposely put our bags down dead in the middle of center field, just to say I slept in the same spot patrolled by Griffey/Edmonds/Hamilton. Love that story!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 5:45 AM, rico said: Right now, I just want them to not lose 90+ games again. Edit: I almost forgot the really big MLB news....Homer Bailey signs a minor league deal with the Royals. Homer for AL Cy Young!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 46 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Homer for AL Cy Young!!!!!!! LOL, and Billy Hamilton for AL MVP!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Bruce Bochy plans to retire at season's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Machado to the Padres 10 years, $300 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 24 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: Machado to the Padres 10 years, $300 million And according to Kenny Williams of White Sox he could have earned more with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Leathernecks said: Machado to the Padres 10 years, $300 million Interesting move. I am not familiar with the Pads farm system, do they have a stud 3bman at a lower level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: And according to Kenny Williams of White Sox he could have earned more with them. Might open the door for the Pale Hose to get Harper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, rico said: Interesting move. I am not familiar with the Pads farm system, do they have a stud 3bman at a lower level? My initial reaction was what a waste. Did a little research. Padres farm system considered one of best. Challenging for playoffs in 1-2 years is expectation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Seeking6 said: My initial reaction was what a waste. Did a little research. Padres farm system considered one of best. Challenging for playoffs in 1-2 years is expectation. I know they were hot after Suarez from Cincy for the hot corner. IIRC 5 prospects they offered. And I am not a left coast guy, so really don't follow those teams out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leathernecks Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Seeking6 said: My initial reaction was what a waste. Did a little research. Padres farm system considered one of best. Challenging for playoffs in 1-2 years is expectation. They made a few really good trades to stock their farm system. Overall ranks are in parenthesis from here. They got Fernando Tatis Jr. (#2) from the White Sox for James Shields (what a terrible trade that was for the White Sox!) Fransisco Mejia (#26) from the Indians for Brad Hand Chris Paddack (#34) from Miami for Fernando Rodney Logan Allen (#74) from Boston for Craig Kimbrel They also did well in the draft, and they signed a few prospects from Cuba. They have 10 guys in that top 100 list, and the Braves are next with 8, then a few with 6. I would maybe rate the Braves future slightly higher because they have 8 on the list, and that isn't counting Acuna and Albies who were terrific for them last year as rookies. I could see the Braves becoming the team to beat in the NL very soon. I think the Padres did things the right way. If you're a small market team, if you just have one or two good guys, ship them out. They aren't going to do anything except kill your draft picks. There isn't the fan pressure to compete each year like there is in some of the bigger markets. It might take them a year or two to compete in the West, but they could be pretty good soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Fernando Tatis JR? Yep, getting old. I can remember Tatis Sr as a rookie.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Seeking6 said: And according to Kenny Williams of White Sox he could have earned more with them. With 300 million, he can order extra cheese from Domino's and not worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Seeking6 said: And according to Kenny Williams of White Sox he could have earned more with them. Weather in San Diego is just SLIGHTLY better than Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 13 hours ago, 5fouls said: Weather in San Diego is just SLIGHTLY better than Chicago. Yep...just a tad. Haha. Was speaking with a few buddies and think the opportunity to be the man in a 1 pro team sports town like San Diego was more appealing than being the man for White Sox who are the 4th option (barely ahead of Bulls because the Bulls are historically bad) in a 5 team pro sports town. I was born and raised there and will always love Chicago. But I always laugh when people who call Chicago home still are amazed that people don't want to live there. Quick reaction yesterday from Kaplan to others were surprised that someone chose San Diego over Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Yep...just a tad. Haha. Was speaking with a few buddies and think the opportunity to be the man in a 1 pro team sports town like San Diego was more appealing than being the man for White Sox who are the 4th option (barely ahead of Bulls because the Bulls are historically bad) in a 5 team pro sports town. I was born and raised there and will always love Chicago. But I always laugh when people who call Chicago home still are amazed that people don't want to live there. Quick reaction yesterday from Kaplan to others were surprised that someone chose San Diego over Chicago. My take on San Diego is that it is a bad sports town where as Chicago is a rabid sports town. But you couldn't pay me to live in Chicago...nice place to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 26, 2019 Report Share Posted February 26, 2019 Happy Birthday to former Reds and Yankees outfielder Paul O'Neill, who is the author of one of the strangest plays in baseball history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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