MLB 2016 Thread - Page 38

gump · 12-07-2016, 09:53 PM

Not basing it on his major league performance, which is a ridiculously tiny sample. Giolito is the classic stuff before results guy, in my view. The type of prospect scouts love, but where the results never seem to translate. His peripherals got progressively worse as he climbed up the ladder. There are not many recent examples of front line pitchers who had such meh results in the minors.

That said, the White Sox have one of the two best pitching coaches in the league, so they may be able to fix him. It's a good trade for Chicago, but I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of these prospects end up as relievers.

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gump · 12-07-2016, 11:04 PM

Also, ugh for Chapman.

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bono_212 · 12-07-2016, 11:21 PM

My god what a shocking turn of events.

GirlsAloudFan · 12-07-2016, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gump

Not basing it on his major league performance, which is a ridiculously tiny sample. Giolito is the classic stuff before results guy, in my view. The type of prospect scouts love, but where the results never seem to translate. His peripherals got progressively worse as he climbed up the ladder. There are not many recent examples of front line pitchers who had such meh results in the minors.

That said, the White Sox have one of the two best pitching coaches in the league, so they may be able to fix him. It's a good trade for Chicago, but I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of these prospects end up as relievers.

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That's fair. I will say that, when it comes to the young starters we've acquired in the last two days, Kopech excites me more than Giolito. I think Kopech is going to be a big star. Knock on wood.

gump · 12-08-2016, 02:59 PM

The more I think about it, the more I hate the Chapman signing. For baseball reasons as well, but mostly for the obvious ethical reasons. I fucking hate the way professional teams deal with domestic violence, which somehow seems (for them) better than steroid use.

LemonMelon · 12-08-2016, 03:20 PM

"I'm apologizing because of the use of the gun" still pisses me off. What a fucking troll that guy is.

Watching him blow saves is a rare treat.

bono_212 · 12-08-2016, 03:40 PM

I'm *so* happy he's no longer a Cub, I can't tell you. HATED having to be grateful to him for any of that.

gump · 12-08-2016, 04:54 PM

With all the young kids, the Yankees are as fun as they've been in a long time now. But Chapman takes most of the pleasure away.

It shouldn't surprise me that the team would do it. After all, this is a team whose President basically said non-rich people shouldn't be allowed to sit in the best seats. Their moral compass is pretty clear.

lazarus · 12-10-2016, 12:38 AM

A shame to lose a guy like Fowler to your archenemy. Although I guess it's tit for tat after taking Heyward from the Cardinals.

Hopefully Fowler will underperform like Heyward.

MrPryck2U · 12-13-2016, 04:29 PM

Wine Glass Joe won't be able to dress the team up as women, pimps, or members of the YMCA on road trips anymore.

GirlsAloudFan · 12-14-2016, 12:28 PM

The DUTCH OVEN

lazarus · 12-31-2016, 08:23 PM

Saw this headline on my Facebook feed:

"Watch Alex Rodriguez's daughter pull off a classic bat flip after taking her dad deep"

Surely there's a better way to word this.

Hewson · 01-01-2017, 11:40 AM

I think you might get arrested for watching that clip.

MrPryck2U · 01-18-2017, 05:21 PM

Raines, Bagwell, and IRod for 2017 HOF.

I never thought Raines would get in.

GirlsAloudFan · 01-18-2017, 05:56 PM

Rock!

bono_212 · 01-18-2017, 06:07 PM

Boo at no Hoffmann.

No spoken words · 01-18-2017, 06:21 PM

He's a shoo-in next season and so is Vlad. TRY EXERCISING SOME PATIENCE BEFORE SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS TO YOU.

And, fucking psyched for Raines, awesome news.

Headache in a Suitcase · 01-19-2017, 05:00 AM

Bonds and Clemens better get in next year.

Otherwise just close the place down.

bono_212 · 01-19-2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by No spoken words

He's a shoo-in next season and so is Vlad. TRY EXERCISING SOME PATIENCE BEFORE SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS TO YOU.

And, fucking psyched for Raines, awesome news.

He was so close though! I will no longer be a patient baseball fan. I don't need to be anymore.

Hewson · 01-22-2017, 11:24 AM

Kansas City Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura, 25, killed in car accident

12-07-2016, 09:53 PM	#741
gump ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 10,049 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Not basing it on his major league performance, which is a ridiculously tiny sample. Giolito is the classic stuff before results guy, in my view. The type of prospect scouts love, but where the results never seem to translate. His peripherals got progressively worse as he climbed up the ladder. There are not many recent examples of front line pitchers who had such meh results in the minors. That said, the White Sox have one of the two best pitching coaches in the league, so they may be able to fix him. It's a good trade for Chicago, but I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of these prospects end up as relievers. Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference __________________

12-07-2016, 11:04 PM	#742
gump ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 10,049 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Also, ugh for Chapman. Sent from my iPhone using U2 Interference __________________

12-07-2016, 11:21 PM	#743
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,865 Local Time: 09:34 PM	My god what a shocking turn of events. __________________

12-08-2016, 03:40 PM	#747
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,865 Local Time: 09:34 PM	I'm so happy he's no longer a Cub, I can't tell you. HATED having to be grateful to him for any of that. __________________

01-18-2017, 06:07 PM	#756
bono_212 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 83,865 Local Time: 09:34 PM	Boo at no Hoffmann. __________________

12-08-2016, 02:59 PM	#745
gump ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 10,049 Local Time: 12:34 AM	The more I think about it, the more I hate the Chapman signing. For baseball reasons as well, but mostly for the obvious ethical reasons. I fucking hate the way professional teams deal with domestic violence, which somehow seems (for them) better than steroid use.

12-08-2016, 03:20 PM	#746
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,642 Local Time: 09:34 PM	"I'm apologizing because of the use of the gun" still pisses me off. What a fucking troll that guy is. Watching him blow saves is a rare treat.

12-08-2016, 04:54 PM	#748
gump ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 10,049 Local Time: 12:34 AM	With all the young kids, the Yankees are as fun as they've been in a long time now. But Chapman takes most of the pleasure away. It shouldn't surprise me that the team would do it. After all, this is a team whose President basically said non-rich people shouldn't be allowed to sit in the best seats. Their moral compass is pretty clear.

12-10-2016, 12:38 AM	#749
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41,672 Local Time: 09:34 PM	A shame to lose a guy like Fowler to your archenemy. Although I guess it's tit for tat after taking Heyward from the Cardinals. Hopefully Fowler will underperform like Heyward.

12-13-2016, 04:29 PM	#750
MrPryck2U Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Long Island, NY, USA, Earth Posts: 9,797 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Wine Glass Joe won't be able to dress the team up as women, pimps, or members of the YMCA on road trips anymore.

12-14-2016, 12:28 PM	#751
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,435 Local Time: 11:34 PM	The DUTCH OVEN

12-31-2016, 08:23 PM	#752
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41,672 Local Time: 09:34 PM	Saw this headline on my Facebook feed: "Watch Alex Rodriguez's daughter pull off a classic bat flip after taking her dad deep" Surely there's a better way to word this.

01-01-2017, 11:40 AM	#753
Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 32,733 Local Time: 12:34 AM	I think you might get arrested for watching that clip.

01-18-2017, 05:21 PM	#754
MrPryck2U Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Long Island, NY, USA, Earth Posts: 9,797 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Raines, Bagwell, and IRod for 2017 HOF. I never thought Raines would get in.

01-18-2017, 05:56 PM	#755
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,435 Local Time: 11:34 PM	Rock!

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01-18-2017, 06:21 PM	#757
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,249 Local Time: 08:34 PM	He's a shoo-in next season and so is Vlad. TRY EXERCISING SOME PATIENCE BEFORE SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS TO YOU. And, fucking psyched for Raines, awesome news.

01-19-2017, 05:00 AM	#758
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: This forum just ain't what it was pre-2007 but I still post here Posts: 69,607 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Bonds and Clemens better get in next year. Otherwise just close the place down.

01-22-2017, 11:24 AM	#760
Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 32,733 Local Time: 12:34 AM	Kansas City Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura, 25, killed in car accident __________________