2010 MLB Season Discussion

[Rhinox]

Look man. I'll even sweeten the deal.



You can also have Fukodome and since I really like you I'll toss in a Carlos silva.


Deal?

[Cephius]

Look man. I'll even sweeten the deal.



You can also have Fukodome and since I really like you I'll toss in a Carlos silva.


Deal?

lol He's the japanese dude who can't hit right? And Silva the dude who had an ERA approaching his age? Yeah, no

In fact I can't think of a single guy on the Cubs I would want on the Yankees. Marmol? Meh, too wild, pass. Lily? Been there done that.

[*Shinzon*]

Silva has actually had a good season until whatever calf injury started to affect the way he was pitching.

[Rhinox]

You're just jealous.

[Alderaan]

Haha.


Yeah, but who cares? With the way the Braves struggle against the Marlins and Nationals...

Also seems like Cody Ross is off the board. That's a shame. Maybe they can get Willingham?

Is he? Well i didn't think he was much of an upgrade anyways.

I was actually sorta interested in Berkman, but i haven't been paying attention to him or even noticed him the past 2 years. Can he even play LF?

[fren.]

Deal is done, but due to some technicality bullshit it can't be announced until 24 hours later.

[Akiyama]

Is he? Well i didn't think he was much of an upgrade anyways.

I was actually sorta interested in Berkman, but i haven't been paying attention to him or even noticed him the past 2 years. Can he even play LF?

No idea. He'll probably DH for the Yanks.

Nevermind on Ross. Seems like he's available for 'the right deal'.. Sox ans Braves in the running. I do think he'd be an improvement on what we have, though.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/0...available.html

[Cephius]

Is he? Well i didn't think he was much of an upgrade anyways.

I was actually sorta interested in Berkman, but i haven't been paying attention to him or even noticed him the past 2 years. Can he even play LF?

He hasn't played the OF for 3 years and had knee surgery in the offseason, so I'd say no. He's strictly a DH for the Yanks, maybe some 1B if Tex needs a blow.

[fren.]

Buster_ESPN
Heard this: The Astros are picking up a lot of the money owed to Lance Berkman in their agreement with the Yankees, and the NYY won't be giving up any major prospects.#trades

Hahahaha, yes, continue por favor.

[Cephius]

lol, if that's true the Astros got straight up robbed by the Phillies and Yankees

[Viq]

Wow, the Astros are fucking terrible at dumping salary.

[Ensam]

3:23pm: The Marlins will obtain AA righties Evan Reed and Omar Poveda from the Rangers according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter). The latter is on the disabled list, recovering from Tommy John surgery.

That's selling Cantu a bit short no? A guy on the DL recovering from Tommy John surgery? He's always been a clutch hitter for the fish. And they are paying his salary.

he plays HORRIBLE defense (like, worst starting 3b in the majors horrible) and his hitting is rather overrated cuz of RBIs (103 OPS+ last 3 years, 90+ this year).

His production v.s. what it took to get him was awesome since he was just a MILB FA, <3 him while he was here. But Logan Morrison is replacing him and should outproduce him, and we get about 1.5m freed up, and Poveda is a pretty serious prospect that wasn't talked much about prior because of how stacked the rangers are. It's big risk/reward because maybe he never throws another pitch, but if he comes back to form where he was before then that's a good return for cantu.

[Soa]

lol, if that's true the Astros got straight up robbed by the Phillies and Yankees

Ed Wade is earning that "Worst GM in the History of Sports" title this year. Nobody rapes a farm system and signs more shitty, washed up guys than him (including Minaya). The guy has done far more good for the Phillies since he was fired as our GM than he did when he was with us.

Also Oswalt sucks, trade his ass.

[Ensam]

Jaime Garcia is winning the NL ROY unless Posey somehow continues to rake at his current pace

I don't expect it to go to Garcia cuz I don't expect him to keep up his pace. Stanton is heating up (.895 OPS in July) and Heward is coming back strong since his injury (.929 OPS since).

I would say Heyward is still the favorite. I'm hoping Stanton can mash enough HRs to enter in the voters hearts though 8)

[Cephius]

I don't expect it to go to Garcia cuz I don't expect him to keep up his pace. Stanton is heating up (.895 OPS in July) and Heward is coming back strong since his injury (.929 OPS since).

I would say Heyward is still the favorite. I'm hoping Stanton can mash enough HRs to enter in the voters hearts though 8)

Is Stanton going to have enough PA to be voted? I forget the exact number, but I thought you needed more than half a season or so.

[Akiyama]

Hey look.. Braves pitching pitching like shit. Balk by Medlan moves Phillips to 2nd, who gets driven in by a bloop single by Cabrera and now the wheels have completely come off. Oh how I love watching the Bravos when they struggle like hell.

Oh and they traded Mitch Jones to Pittsburgh for cash. Braves win the deadline!

[Ensam]

Is Stanton going to have enough PA to be voted? I forget the exact number, but I thought you needed more than half a season or so.

Doesn't require a certain amount. Ryan Howard only had 348 when he won his, and Stanton is on pace to finish with over 400.

But that is something that goes majorly in Heywards and Garcia's favor compared to Stanton and Posey, that they'll have more playing time.

[Cephius]

Ah, yeah. Those awards are pretty arbitrary anyway, especially this year with a ton of young stars who've come up and performed.

[Moss]

Hey look.. Braves pitching pitching like shit. Balk by Medlan moves Phillips to 2nd, who gets driven in by a bloop single by Cabrera and now the wheels have completely come off. Oh how I love watching the Bravos when they struggle like hell.

Oh and they traded Mitch Jones to Pittsburgh for cash. Braves win the deadline!

We just don't have any margin for error right now. 2 somewhat unlucky plays(balk+bloop) lead to a 3 run inning. You have to be able to win games where your starter gives up 3 ER in 6 IP, or even 4 ER in 5 IP with the bullpen putting up zeroes. You won't have a Tim Hudson going 7 or 8 strong every night. It has to be incredibly frustrating for Medlen to give up that bloop, because he is probably thinking "There goes my win!"

And yay Mac!

[Cephius]

Astros are paying 4m of the 7.5 owed to Berkman. l o fucking l