rico Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) World Baseball Classic: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2023-world-baseball-classic-format-dates-schedule-rules-and-rosters-for-international-tournament/ https://www.sportingnews.com/us/baseball/news/world-baseball-classic-schedule-2023-dates-times-channels-wbc/fpxjqlkh2juh5lyphb7enqok Edited February 22, 2023 by rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, rico said: World Baseball Classic: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2023-world-baseball-classic-format-dates-schedule-rules-and-rosters-for-international-tournament/ https://www.sportingnews.com/us/baseball/news/world-baseball-classic-schedule-2023-dates-times-channels-wbc/fpxjqlkh2juh5lyphb7enqok This is one of those reasons I have a TV in my office!  The games can play as I’m ‘working’. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, rico said: World Baseball Classic: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/2023-world-baseball-classic-format-dates-schedule-rules-and-rosters-for-international-tournament/ https://www.sportingnews.com/us/baseball/news/world-baseball-classic-schedule-2023-dates-times-channels-wbc/fpxjqlkh2juh5lyphb7enqok Was listening to MLB station on XM radio on way to work this morning. They were talking about how the WBC benefits free agents that are trying to make an impression in Spring Training. Not because they are in the WBC, cause they aren't. But, they can sign with a team that needs a fill-in player for someone who is at the WBC. They implied that was the primary reason Luke Voit signed the monor league deal with the Brewers yesterday. 1B Rowdy Telez is playing for Mexico at the WBC, which allows Voit to get extra ABs in spring in order to make an impression, with the Brewers, or to another team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, 5fouls said: Was listening to MLB station on XM radio on way to work this morning. They were talking about how the WBC benefits free agents that are trying to make an impression in Spring Training. Not because they are in the WBC, cause they aren't. But, they can sign with a team that needs a fill-in player for someone who is at the WBC. They implied that was the primary reason Luke Voit signed the monor league deal with the Brewers yesterday. 1B Rowdy Telez is playing for Mexico at the WBC, which allows Voit to get extra ABs in spring in order to make an impression, with the Brewers, or to another team. I've heard of you have to run around Rowdy Telez at first base, you get per diem 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 OPS+ Comparison - Reds/Tigers Reds fans 'round the world rejoice. Cincy takes home a 5-3-1 victory in this matchup. Surprised that Miggy is not #1 on Detroit's DH depth chart.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 CBS ranks the top 50 MLB prospects. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-prospect-rankings-top-50-players-ahead-of-2023-gunnar-henderson-anthony-volpe-andrew-painter-in-top-15/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seeking6 Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I think @5fouls brought this up earlier but I haven't gone back and looked. These rule changes are kind of a mixed bag but overall I think good. The clock on pitching is fine with me but will be interesting to see if any of the catchers take their time just a bit more in returning ball because clock doesn't start until pitcher gets ball. Bigger bases to promote stealing? We'll see. No more shifts should every left handed hitter in the league excited. I read where there's a 17 point batting average difference for Lefties vs Righties.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 OPS+ Comparison - Reds/Royals In what turned out to be a very close matchup, the Reds fall 2-4-3 to the Royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Goals for every team: https://www.mlb.com/news/reasonable-goals-for-every-mlb-team-2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 OPS+ Comparison - Reds/Twins We have a first tie as the Reds & Twins finish knotted up at 4-4-1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Will Benson: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/cincinnati-reds-see-plenty-of-potential-in-new-outfielder-will-benson/ar-AA17R08M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 The Reds and WLW: https://www.redlegnation.com/2023/02/25/cincinnati-reds-renew-deal-with-700-wlw-for-radio-broadcasts/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2-25-23 Guardians @ Reds 3:05 PM Cactus League Opener Reds 1. Jonathan India (R) 2B 2. Tyler Stephenson (R) DH 3. Wil Myers (R) RF 4. Chad Pinder (R) 3B 5. Will Benson (L) CF 6. Luke Maile (R) C 7. Jose Barrero (R) SS 8. Stuart Fairchild (R) LF 9. Jason Vosler (L) 1B P Brandon Williamson (L) Guardians 1. Steven Kwan (L) LF 2. Gabriel Arias (R) 3B 3. Josh Naylor (L) 1B 4. Will Brennan (L) RF 5. Mike Zunino (R) C 6. Tyler Freeman (R) 2B 7. Brayan Rocchio (S) SS 8. David Fry (R) DH 9. Roman Quinn (S) CF P Cal Quantrill (R) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) OPS+ Comparison - Reds / Astros Three levels of Ugly Standard My 4th wife This matchup The Reds drop the match to the World Champs by a count of 1-8. Edited February 25, 2023 by 5fouls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 3 hours ago, rico said: 2-25-23 Guardians @ Reds 3:05 PM Cactus League Opener Reds 1. Jonathan India (R) 2B 2. Tyler Stephenson (R) DH 3. Wil Myers (R) RF 4. Chad Pinder (R) 3B 5. Will Benson (L) CF 6. Luke Maile (R) C 7. Jose Barrero (R) SS 8. Stuart Fairchild (R) LF 9. Jason Vosler (L) 1B P Brandon Williamson (L) Guardians 1. Steven Kwan (L) LF 2. Gabriel Arias (R) 3B 3. Josh Naylor (L) 1B 4. Will Brennan (L) RF 5. Mike Zunino (R) C 6. Tyler Freeman (R) 2B 7. Brayan Rocchio (S) SS 8. David Fry (R) DH 9. Roman Quinn (S) CF P Cal Quantrill (R) Getting the Guardians announcing crew on the Bally Sports broadcast. That kind of sucks.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Getting the Guardians announcing crew on the Bally Sports broadcast. That kind of sucks.  It would cost me $20 a month to get Bally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 minute ago, rico said: It would cost me $20 a month to get Bally. I have Direct TV. Bally is part of my package. I get Pacers on one channel and Reds on another based on where I live. I also get Indiana high school championships for most sports on the same station as the Pacers are on.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I have Direct TV. Bally is part of my package. I get Pacers on one channel and Reds on another based on where I live. I also get Indiana high school championships for most sports on the same station as the Pacers are on.  Yeah. I am just waiting to see how this Bally/MLB thing works out. But as of right now I would have to pay $20 for spring training games? Nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Will Benson is a big dude.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, rico said: Yeah. I am just waiting to see how this Bally/MLB thing works out. But as of right now I would have to pay $20 for spring training games? Nah. Oh, I agree.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Benson gets a hit and proceeds to steal both second and home. The home steal was on a walk during a double steal when the catcher threw to 2nd because he though it was a strike.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 It appears Maile has a cannon for an arm with accuracy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, rico said: It appears Maile has a cannon for an arm with accuracy? The second was a blown call. But, he has been accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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