The 2017 MLB Thread

[Tommy bilfiger]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/dexter-fowler-cubs-world-series-champs/

ckfree this dexter fowlers perspective of game 7 in the players tribune it's a good read

this was my favorite part

Spoiler

At first it just started out with a few guys. But before long everyone was in on it. No one wanted to lose, because it was one of those things like, you lose … you’re out. Next guy steps in for you.

And the crazy thing was, it seemed like each guy had the best Mario Kart races of his life that night. Riz, Tommy Lastella, everyone was at their career-best level. It was impressive.

mario kart was cool unless you were an only child or with one controller

on the low that felt like fowlers goodbye though



one of my favorite things to keep reading or hearing about was that heyward contributed as a leader during the rain delay

even as a viewer watching i was like ok cool i need that lol i still dont know how chapman got out that inning

that rain delay meeting really was kind of like the visit to the mound dusty never took

Yea he's gonna paid in free agency.It's been real hate to lose a brotha but he's earned his payday last year free agency didn't work out this year he'll get that contract

The cubs need a lead off hitter

 

[big_chris67]

The Cubs parade is gonna top the Cavs parade by over double, with ease. Cubs remind me of the city of Cleveland before the Cavs won the title: always picked as the lovable losers, clowned and ridiculed and didn't get any respect. The history of choking and settling for less...and finally, a title is won. Words could not describe how I felt when my Cavs ended this city's championship drought. Cubs fans, cherish this special moment for the rest of your lives. There's nothing like it.

I went to the parade and it was bananas i booked my flight from cali as soon as they won it was dudes and females climbing trees to get a view of the rally best money i ever spent.

 

[ckfree]

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/dexter-fowler-cubs-world-series-champs/

ckfree this dexter fowlers perspective of game 7 in the players tribune it's a good read

this was my favorite part

Spoiler

At first it just started out with a few guys. But before long everyone was in on it. No one wanted to lose, because it was one of those things like, you lose … you’re out. Next guy steps in for you.

And the crazy thing was, it seemed like each guy had the best Mario Kart races of his life that night. Riz, Tommy Lastella, everyone was at their career-best level. It was impressive.

mario kart was cool unless you were an only child or with one controller

on the low that felt like fowlers goodbye though



one of my favorite things to keep reading or hearing about was that heyward contributed as a leader during the rain delay

even as a viewer watching i was like ok cool i need that lol i still dont know how chapman got out that inning

that rain delay meeting really was kind of like the visit to the mound dusty never took

Yea he's gonna paid in free agency.It's been real hate to lose a brotha but he's earned his payday last year free agency didn't work out this year he'll get that contract

The cubs need a lead off hitter

fowler will be 1 of the best FAs on the market this winter he is perfect for this team for the next 2-3 years but he will get at least a 4 year deal from someone

we already know almora has the defensive to more than replace fowler but chances are the added pressure to get on base means youre putting a young guy in a difficult situation where he probably fails

russell doesnt get on base nearly enough

same with baez

heyward if he can figure things out and get back to the hitter he was pre 2016 would be nice

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

This otani cat hitting balls thru the roof da fuck

 

[ckfree]

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/798523898522374144

looks like the braves may be trying to accelerate the rebuild and put people in the park for their inagural season

i fugured the bartolo signing was nothing more than atlanta investing in a cheap midseason trade chip but theyre also interested in bringing back mccann

bartolo is weird because i know hes old as fuck but his recent track record is really amazing and he goes to an atrocious team (right now) for 12.5 mil -- which is about the going rate for a terrible starter and i know father time could finally catch up to him this year but how is there no team willing to pay him more with this FA class -- this market for SPs (and just higher salaries for everyone in general) and his recent track record -- buchholz just got more for pretty much getting completely lit up 2 out of every 3 starts -- if i was a contender i would absolutely roll the dice on colon for 20 mil

i mean to a team like texas why would you not

 

[ckfree]

This otani cat hitting balls thru the roof da fuck

that should have been a grand slam it dont matter if there was runners on

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Man if the braves serious about sale If I'm the white sox I'd say give me albies and kevin maitan(who scouts says is and will be WAY better than gleyber torres) then 2 pitchers.Problem is albies and maitan mad young albies is closer to the big leagues maitan at least 2 years away he's like 16-17.

They said maitan the best international prospect since miguel cabrera

 

[ckfree]

white sox need hitting prospects the most

the braves are loaded with pitching prospects

outside of swanson nobody really jumps out as a sure thing

the white sox want power to come out of 2b so that crosses off albies

i think the braves are mentioned so the nationals would pay a bit more

awards will be announced this week

yesterday: rookies

al: fulmer

nl: seager

today: managers

wednesday: cy youngs

thursday: mvp

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Jon heyman like the woj of mlb he stay breaking news

Morosi then rosenthal next.Nightengale a clown and most the espn reporters be on some kc johnson confirming what others reported tip

Braves got some nice young talent on that farm none is really proven yet that's the issue,it's all projections.White sox in a great position they could get a bidding war with like 5 teams and choose the best package.

 

[ckfree]

'i can also confirm'

- local nba team beat writers minutes after woj breaks some news

nightengale is usually kenny go to leak guy

which is why it was interesting how angrily hahn refuted nightengale stuff at soxfest this past february

im curious about where the cracks between hahn and williams really lie

rumors have also been circulating lately that sale and todd frazier could go to the dodgers for a 'substantial' prospect package

best matches i think

red sox

dodgers

nationals

pirates

cubs (but we know that wont happen)

rockies

astros

yankees

im not that crazy about texas and joey gallo but you cant count them out

 

[ckfree]

Free agents Ian Desmond and Jose Bautista are telling teams they'll play anywhere teams want them to play, as both players are more concerned about getting the best possible deal. Desmond is open to playing center or left field or even returning to shortstop, while Bautista has made it clear he'll play right or left field, or even first or third base.

i respect their stance

if i can go from this to that but have to go from say los angeles to cleveland

fuck it

id walk to rusty ass cleveland like forrest gump

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Gleyber Torres tearing up the afl :s never wanted to trade duke for no rental he coulda headlined a blockbuster for a young ace.

The cubs won the world series but still

 

[ckfree]

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/798590082311659520

his future looks bright

but that world series trophy looks damn good

and those memories are forever

 

[ckfree]

https://twitter.com/theScore/status/798635090670743552

atlanta would be stupid to part with any of their studs right now

they are on the verge of getting to where they need to be

sending off

swanson

albies

maitan

etc

would be dumb at this point

a team that is as far off from contending as the braves has no business trading valuable futures assets for a pitcher -- 1 ace will not fix the entire team -- it takes multiple pieces -- i dont care how talented the pitcher is -- a guy like sale might make them slightly better and more entertaining the next 3 seasons but hes not the missing piece for this team -- he also certainly isnt enough to up attendance in a fickle market

be patient and keep the rebuild going

it worked for each of the 2 world series teams this season

no sense in pulling a diamondbacks but this aint the 90's braves who had an owner that cared about the team and went out and got the best talent -- now they have liberty media who is more concerned with ripping off the teams city and building an unnecessary stadium outside of the city limits

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Highly doubt they trade swanson he from the atl area that's gonna sell tickets alone and he's really good

Maitan and the younger prospects is who I'd trade in the right scenario.They got a 3b who is close,swanson already up,albies(2b) not far away he got injured so that might push his eta back and some pitching prospects not far away either.The white sox could be tryin to use the braves as leverage cuz I read trea turner,giolito is the type of haul they'd prefer

 

[ckfree]

the thing with haitan (as highly touted as he may be) is that hes too young for any other team to adequately value

but thats what im hoping

that the braves are just playing around with washington

that they want to see washington ruin their future by giving away prospects for sale

by the time sale/scherzer/harper leaves atlanta will be about ready to contend

and hopefully when the red sox finally realize they want/need sale and ready to strike the yankees will put their 2 cents in and make boston overpay

I

WANT

BENINITEDNDI

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

Major-league sources confirmed the Nationals’ interest in Sale on Tuesday. The likelihood of a deal with the White Sox, however, is unknown.

The Nats’ edge is that they have A) a farm system that can satisfy the White Sox and a general manager, Mike Rizzo, who relishes making bold moves.

Any conversation between the clubs likely would end quickly if the White Sox insisted upon shortstop Trea Turner, who finished second in the voting for National League Rookie of the Year.

This is what ken rosenthal wrote last night lol the nationals crazy

 

[Tommy bilfiger]

https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/798941952020344832

 

[ckfree]

https://twitter.com/Pete_BBS/status/798949568733966336

i dont know who jonah is

but god i hope thats true

 

[ckfree]

I think sale might have slightly more value than quintana just based on name recognition and the fact that other teams see him as an 'elite' ace but quintana is almost as good as him

i think hes better

his contract is just as team friendly as sales and hes also controlled for a year longer