Author Topic: MLB & Division Watching (2011) (Read 140089 times)

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #150 on:** March 04, 2011, 08:27:51 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 03, 2011, 12:37:02 pm

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/03/astros-catcher-jason-castro-likely-to-undergo-knee-surgery/

The Astros starting catcher hurt his knee. Maybe they need a good defensive catcher with veteran leadership qualities who knows how to handle a pitching staff to fill in while their primary guy heals up.

Tyler's insight picked up by Fangraphs, except with a twist.

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Given those punch less options already on the roster, the Astros could explore the trade or free agent markets. The Pirates are eager to unload Ryan Doumit (.264/.329/.429 ZiPS) and his $5.1 million salary, though he makes Towles look like a picture of health and comes with the “No-Mitt” moniker for a reason. Tampa could look to dump Kelly Shoppach (.217/.316/.400), who missed two months with a right knee injury last year, is owed $3 million and figures to be bumped off the roster soon by Matt Garza trade bauble Robinson Chirinos. Maybe they’ll inquire about Washington’s Jesus Flores. The former Rule V pick out of the Mets’ system has shown good power, but his career has stalled due to labrum surgery. On the free agent front, Bengie Molina‘s out there. But the 36-year-old is mulling retirement and his ZiPS forecast (.258/.290/.392) is wretched.

I hope the Astros did not see today's game.

I guess this is just Fangraphs effort to get into Tyler's good graces. With me, they gave me a winning megamillions ticket. Oops, I was not supposed to say that or else I forfeit the ticket. Darn. That explains how I dress.

imref · « **Reply #151 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:13:17 pm »

justin maxwell now playing for the Yanks on MLB against Boston.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #152 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:24:15 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 04, 2011, 08:27:51 pm

Tyler's insight picked up by Fangraphs, except with a twist.I hope the Astros did not see today's game.

I guess this is just Fangraphs effort to get into Tyler's good graces. With me, they gave me a winning megamillions ticket. Oops, I was not supposed to say that or else I forfeit the ticket. Darn. That explains how I dress.

Ha! I may not need to retreat to the MLB.com boards after all.

I do think that fangraphs is usually way off base in terms of real-life baseball vs. the world of sabermetrics and dollar value per level of performance and such. However in this case, since they have so very obviously plagiarized my wnff.net post, I will say that I am in agreement.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #153 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:00:28 am »

Chase Utley is already getting cortisone shots in his knees. Beautiful...

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #154 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:35:58 pm »

Glad to see the Phillies slow motion disappointment has begun. Too bad it had to start off with an injury, but it's not all that unexpected given his age, history, and position. I bet Rollins has another subpar year, too.

I saw this about Reyes and the Mutts - http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/03/mets-want-reyes-to-improve-obp-before-multiyear-deal.html.

Wilpons/Mutts want a better OBP from Reyes before committing to a long term deal with him. Sounds like an excuse to me. The Wilpons are starting to look like Gaddafi - hanging on for dear life past the point where an exit seems inevitable. Obviously not a life or death situation like Libya, but still. Sucks for Mets fans.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #155 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:31:04 pm »

If the Phillies tank, how many drunken buffoons skip the bus trip?

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #156 on:** March 05, 2011, 01:57:01 pm »

The Heat have by and large disappointed - they can't beat any good teams. Why not the Phillies, too?

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #157 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:33:25 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on March 05, 2011, 01:31:04 pm

If the Phillies tank, how many drunken buffoons skip the bus trip?

Or will they be in a perpetual state of drunkenness to know the difference?

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #158 on:** March 05, 2011, 04:57:12 pm »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/05/domonic-brown-needs-x-ray-for-hand-injury/

Dominic Brown broke his hand. Dude strikes out a hundred times and the first time he makes contact he breaks his hand. OK. Way to go, Phillies.

Nat of the Living Dead · « **Reply #159 on:** March 05, 2011, 04:59:53 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 05, 2011, 04:57:12 pm

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/05/domonic-brown-needs-x-ray-for-hand-injury/

Dominic Brown broke his hand. Dude strikes out a hundred times and the first time he makes contact he breaks his hand. OK. Way to go, Phillies.

Lee has already experienced discomfort, Utley getting cortisone shots... my God Karma is beautiful.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #160 on:** March 07, 2011, 09:15:15 am »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/greg-zaun-to-retire/

Zaun retiring. What's the Padres' catching situation now? Any chance they'd want another 39 year old catcher?

Vega · « **Reply #161 on:** March 07, 2011, 01:52:26 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 07, 2011, 09:15:15 am

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/greg-zaun-to-retire/

Zaun retiring. What's the Padres' catching situation now? Any chance they'd want another 39 year old catcher?

They need a veteran catcher, but I doubt they'd want Pudge. They should try to get Bengie Molina out of semi-retirement. Personally, I think they should have brought back Henry Blanco.

Nathan · « **Reply #162 on:** March 07, 2011, 03:36:01 pm »

Quote from: Tyler Durden on March 07, 2011, 09:15:15 am

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/greg-zaun-to-retire/

Zaun retiring. What's the Padres' catching situation now? Any chance they'd want another 39 year old catcher?

Wow, Gregg Zaun has possible the most awesome website of any player.

http://greggzaun.com/

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #163 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:30:00 pm »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/07/miguel-olivo-out-indefinitely-with-strained-groin-muscle/

Wow another catcher goes down. We should pick 50 catchers in the amateur draft this June and trade them to the highest bidders.

PC · « **Reply #164 on:** March 07, 2011, 04:57:31 pm »

Quote from: Nathan on March 07, 2011, 03:36:01 pm

Wow, Gregg Zaun has possible the most awesome website of any player.

http://greggzaun.com/

Not if you have an iPad!

PANatsFan · « **Reply #165 on:** March 07, 2011, 07:07:25 pm »

Quote from: Nathan on March 07, 2011, 03:36:01 pm

Wow, Gregg Zaun has possible the most awesome website of any player.

http://greggzaun.com/

imref · « **Reply #166 on:** March 07, 2011, 08:28:30 pm »

Mark Prior pitched a scoreless inning today for the Yankees, it's great to see him back even if he's in pinstripes.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #167 on:** March 08, 2011, 08:14:08 am »

Carlos Silva gets knocked around again. Ha. Stupid Cubs.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #168 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:52:38 pm »

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/03/cardinals-inclined-to-pursue-bullpen-help.html#

The Cards are looking for bullpen help (already). We've got a ton of surplus arms. Stammen could work there and would probably get a shot at both starting and in relief. Gaudin, too.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #169 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:56:43 pm »

Stammen's a month of Dave Duncan bullpen sessions away from breaking out.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #170 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:06:11 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on March 08, 2011, 12:56:43 pm

Stammen's a month of Dave Duncan bullpen sessions away from breaking out.

agreed.

Tyler Durden · « **Reply #171 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:33:48 pm »

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/08/derrek-lee-to-have-injured-right-wrist-examined-by-specialist/

Derrek Lee might have a limp wrist. What?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #172 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:50:52 pm »

Maybe the Nats did a physical on him and got scared. Who knows?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #173 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:52:07 pm »

couldn't happen to a more deserving team

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #174 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:27:50 pm »

Mets broadcasters talking about the Phillies rotation (and who isn't these days), have we seen yet anything where they've discussed how that rotation will look in terms of which order they'll go? I'm assuming Halladay will be the #1, but beyond that, who gets the #2, 3 and 4 spots?