MLB Thread 2012 - The Postseason

[MrPryck2U]

I agree with pretty much all of this. This is a move that should lay a nice foundation for years to come, while taking a bit of a step back this year by thinning their pitching staff.

And I like the discussions, too. Who wouldn't?

For the record dude, I never said "why are we talking about this trade?" and I never did any marching. Plus, I probably discuss the Yankees as much you discuss the Phillies. Tourist was working himself into a tizzy and then you interjected halfway through.

 

[the tourist]

You're not very good at figuring out tone on the internet, are you? If you think I was working myself into a tizzy....

 

[gump]

And exactly how many of those picks were made by Andrew Friedman?

He's been there since when, 2004 (in different functions)? A decent chuck of the bad picks are his.

Listen, I'm not saying they don't have a good organization. They are probably the best, or top-3. I'm just saying that they are far from infallible, and as for many others there is a significant record of failure as well. A similar point can be made about AA in Toronto.

 

[gump]

Longoria was 3rd.

My bad. I looked it up, and the Royals picked Luke Hochevar first overall that year. I know teams make bad picks all the time, but they sort of deserve their fate.

 

[MrPryck2U]

You're not very good at figuring out tone on the internet, are you? If you think I was working myself into a tizzy....

When someone puts words in caps, tone isn't hard to determine. Plus, I'm sure you weren't even getting started.

 

[the tourist]

He's been there since when, 2004 (in different functions)? A decent chuck of the bad picks are his.

Listen, I'm not saying they don't have a good organization. They are probably the best, or top-3. I'm just saying that they are far from infallible, and as for many others there is a significant record of failure as well. A similar point can be made about AA in Toronto.

True. Because infallibility is improssible. They just come closer to infallibility than many other GMs.

Oh, and Friedman was the Director of Player Development in 2004-2005. Doesn't sound like the title given to a guy who makes the draft picks. He became GM in 2006. Really, his only bad high pick so far is Beckham.

 

[the tourist]

When someone puts words in caps, tone isn't hard to determine. Plus, I'm sure you weren't even getting started.

You're sure? Heh. Cute. Wrong, most assuredly. But cute nonetheless. I was putting words in caps to emphasize them. In the future, I'll just use bold or italics to emphasize things for you so you don't mistakenly think that am in a tizzy or whatever the hell you said.

 

[MrPryck2U]

You're sure? Heh. Cute. Wrong, most assuredly. But cute nonetheless. I was putting words in caps to emphasize them. In the future, I'll just use bold or italics to emphasize things for you so you don't mistakenly think that am in a tizzy or whatever the hell you said.

Hey, I've got no problem with your passion for the game. Baseball is my favorite sport and that will never change. I'd suggest you stay away from caps. Comes off like you're yelling. The Rays have been perennial threats in the AL East for the last several years and I just felt that this trade wasn't gonna change that too much. This all started because I just asked why we're supposed to give a shit about the Royals. The Royals' GM throws a press conference like they just traded for Albert Pujols or something. Who knows how long Shields is even gonna be with the Royals? My criticism was more with the Royals.

 

[PhilsFan]

The Phillies have reportedly offered Josh Hamilton three years, $80 million. Basically taking the Seattle offer of three years and throwing extra money at him.

 

[the tourist]

Did Seattle actually make him a 3 year offer, or is that reporter speculation BS? I know the Seattle front office is pretty darn tight-lipped about nearly everything. Anyway, I don't know that I'd want to see Hamilton in Seattle. Dude's gonna be expensive and isn't exactly a sure thing with his age and history.

 

[No spoken words]

Man, I don't think he'd survive in Philly.

 

[MrPryck2U]

The Phillies have reportedly offered Josh Hamilton three years, $80 million. Basically taking the Seattle offer of three years and throwing extra money at him.

Perhaps a silly question, but do you want him on the Phillies? Given his baggage and health.

 

[the tourist]

Man, I don't think he'd survive in Philly.

A lone poor Philly fan might not survive, either.

 

[PhilsFan]

Perhaps a silly question, but do you want him on the Phillies? Given his baggage and health.

I think the best bet is Cody Ross. Gives you a right handed bat with solid pop. He's what I want.

I have very mixed feelings about any potential Hamilton deal. I will say this: the fewer years, the better.

 

[the tourist]

What about the reports of possibly Alfonso Soriano and a good portion of his salary paid for in exchange for Dom Brown?

 

[MrPryck2U]

MLB Network is reporting that Youk is gonna be a Yank.

 

[speedracer]

Am I ever glad I paid only $20 for my Red Sox Youkilis jersey (back in 2007 or so, when he was still an undervalued player).

 

[MrPryck2U]

Am I ever glad I paid only $20 for my Red Sox Youkilis jersey (back in 2007 or so, when he was still an undervalued player).

I'm sure he'll always have a special place in your heart.

 

[DRay9911]

i hate his batting stance, but he was a good fantasy player for me a few years back.

and i hate rodriguez more

 

[PhilsFan]

What about the reports of possibly Alfonso Soriano and a good portion of his salary paid for in exchange for Dom Brown?

Hate it. I understand the point: if they cannot get a right handed bat like Ross or Swisher (who I believe is switch), they want a power righty in some capacity. But Soriano is 12 years older, and Brown has quite a few years of dirt cheap club control ahead of him.

 

[No spoken words]

MLB Network is reporting that Youk is gonna be a Yank.

I wonder if Joba will figure out a way to throw at Youk despite this.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Just for the record, I'm the only one here who has written off the Yankees. They're ancient, can't pitch, and have a shortstop who just put on his freshman 40. And their replacement for a guy with two fake hips, Youk, sucks.

I'd also still like to know what Wil Meyers' HUTDAB is.

 

[PhilsFan]

I have written off the Yankees in 2013 as well and all my Yankee fan friends are FURIOUS about it.

 

[No spoken words]

 

[PhilsFan]

The Tribe just made out great in that Arizona-Cincinnati-Cleveland trade. Appears to be...

Arizona gets:
Didi Gregorious
Lars Anderson
Tony Sipp

Cincinnati gets:
Shin-Soo Choo
Luke Donald

Cleveland gets:
Drew Stubbs
Trevor Bauer
Matt Albers
Bryan Shaw

 

[No spoken words]

The Tribe just made out great in that Arizona-Cincinnati-Cleveland trade.

The Tribe also just had one of its own traded to NYC so a good day all around.

 

[PhilsFan]

The Tribe also just had one of its own traded to NYC so a good day all around.

THIS GUY, I call him Dr. Whatley, because he likes to make a good Jewish joke.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I think the Yankees traded for Youk JUST for the jokes

 

[gump]

At least he will have to shave the goatee.

 

[the tourist]

Wow. Not a good trade for Arizona at all. Unless Gregorius turns into Andrus.