Author Topic: MLB & Division Watching (2011) (Read 110451 times)

Vega · « **Reply #250:** March 10, 2011, 12:46:36 PM »

Royals want a young catcher. I don't understand that. They should give Lucas May a shot first before trading for someone else.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #251:** March 10, 2011, 01:08:29 PM »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on March 10, 2011, 12:36:58 PM

I just don't see the need for the Nats to trade away their second best prospect for another pitching prospect.

The idea is to build up from the farm system, not trade away talent for, lets face it, likely a sinkerballer that has trouble striking out north of 6 K/9.

That's quite a leap - saying Rizzo would trade him for anything less than a frontline - an ace-lite or strong 2 - type of pitcher or pitching prospect.

As something of a reference point, Brett Lawrie was traded and brought back Shawn Marcum.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #252:** March 10, 2011, 07:59:48 PM »

If the Phillies get Michael Young for Blanton I'm going to vomit a little. ESPN will talk about how the Phillies are such geniuses for going out and getting an all star to replace another all star and blah blah. OK so I'll vomit a lot, I guess.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #253:** March 10, 2011, 08:05:11 PM »

Can the phillies afford Young? If blanton is the return, I doubt the rangers are picking up salary

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #254:** March 10, 2011, 09:52:41 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 10, 2011, 08:05:11 PM

Can the phillies afford Young? If blanton is the return, I doubt the rangers are picking up salary

In terms of payroll, I think that would only be a net add of $6MM. They owe about $162MM to 21 players. It is not AAV, so I'm not sure how close it would put them to the luxury tax threshold, but it might push the money that counts to > $175MM.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #255:** March 11, 2011, 08:33:25 AM »

Actually, if they get Young, then between him and Ryan Howard, that's a ton of money for two guys - regardless of their production levels.

I liked this article from Heyman where he talks about teams showing signs of trouble (the usual suspects, including three teams I pretty much love to root against - Cubs, Mets, and Phils). Some reasons are funny like Carlos Silva trying to fight his teammates. Some reasons are unfortunate like injuries. Some a little sad. Anyway, read for yourself - http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_heyman/03/10/rough.springs/index.html

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #256:** March 11, 2011, 08:36:49 AM »

If any of you are familiar with Ryan Westmoreland's case, you may love this article. Ignore that it is by Dan Shaughnessy.
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2011/03/11/homer_of_the_brave/

Westmoreland was a 19 or 20 year old, top prospect in the Red Sox organization, who had a bleeding mass of veins removed from brain last spring. Almost lost his life, almost lost his vision. He's back taking batting practice, but still needs two minutes to tie his shoes, and has noticeable weakness in his left side.

Kevrock · « **Reply #257:** March 11, 2011, 08:53:39 AM »

Awesome story, thanks for sharing.

imref · « **Reply #258:** March 11, 2011, 09:08:12 AM »

that's the Joel Hanrahan we know and love.

1 IP
5 H
4 ER
1 BB

And the loss.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #259:** March 11, 2011, 09:15:01 AM »

I was familiar with Westmoreland's story but that article was still sobering.

Good luck to that man. He's been through more at 20 than many people will ever have to deal with. He's got such a good attitude about it all, too. Really amazing.

Thanks for posting that.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #260:** March 11, 2011, 05:22:42 PM »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/11/brian-roberts-shut-down-again-with-more-back-problems/

Brian Roberts' back is hurting again.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #261:** March 11, 2011, 05:41:18 PM »

Holy crap just saw Lastings Milledge hit a home run. He's not doing his hair like McCutcheon anymore. I wonder who he's copying on the White Sox.

spidernat · « **Reply #262:** March 11, 2011, 08:04:08 PM »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 11, 2011, 05:22:42 PM

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/11/brian-roberts-shut-down-again-with-more-back-problems/

Brian Roberts' back is hurting again.

And hammonds weeps.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #263:** March 11, 2011, 08:36:20 PM »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 11, 2011, 05:22:42 PM

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/11/brian-roberts-shut-down-again-with-more-back-problems/

Brian Roberts' back is hurting again.

The orioles are going to be really, really bad.

spidernat · « **Reply #264:** March 12, 2011, 12:16:26 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on March 11, 2011, 08:36:20 PM

The orioles are going to be really, really bad.

I hope so. I was at brunch with my brother the other day and he was talking crap about how the birds are going to own the Nats when we go to Baltimore in May.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #265:** March 12, 2011, 12:33:43 PM »

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tom_verducci/03/11/utley.pedro.film/index.html

Verducci on how old/injury prone the Phillies are.

imref · « **Reply #266:** March 12, 2011, 12:50:02 PM »

Lee gave up 3ER in 3IP yesterday. Rizzo doesn't mess around.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #267:** March 12, 2011, 08:29:49 PM »

Quote from: spidernat on March 12, 2011, 12:16:26 PM

I hope so. I was at brunch with my brother the other day and he was talking crap about how the birds are going to own the Nats when we go to Baltimore in May.

Guerrero, Roberts, Duschererer, Lee already hurt. They flushed so much cash down the toilet.

spidernat · « **Reply #268:** March 12, 2011, 09:02:35 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on March 12, 2011, 08:29:49 PM

Guerrero, Roberts, Duschererer, Lee already hurt. They flushed so much cash down the toilet.

A Lerner apologist's work is never done.

imref · « **Reply #269:** March 12, 2011, 09:05:22 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on March 12, 2011, 08:29:49 PM

Guerrero, Roberts, Duschererer, Lee already hurt. They flushed so much cash down the toilet.

I think the Reynolds pick up will look good, but yeah the others don't look so good now and their rotation may be worse than last year.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #270:** March 12, 2011, 10:34:24 PM »

What happened to Guerrero?

EdStroud · « **Reply #271:** March 12, 2011, 10:40:57 PM »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 12, 2011, 10:34:24 PM

What happened to Guerrero?

I know he played Friday vs Philadelphia.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #272:** March 12, 2011, 10:50:48 PM »

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/little-big-man/?ref=sports

Tim Lincecum profile. Pretty awesome. He started high school at 4'11" and 85 lbs. After his junior year growth spurt, he was 5'8". Crazy.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #273:** March 12, 2011, 10:53:35 PM »

Quote from: EdStroud on March 12, 2011, 10:40:57 PM

I know he played Friday vs Philadelphia.

My bad I got overzealous.

imref · « **Reply #274:** March 13, 2011, 10:25:31 AM »

There's a report that Johan's shoulder isn't improving and he won't return this season, but he denies it:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6212006