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76 | 46.34% |
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9 | 5.49% |
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So the Rangers might be using Michael Young at shortstop this year to give Andrus a rest once in a while. I will watch every game where Michael Young is penciled in as a starter in that position.
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Mar 1, 2012 16:43
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The Pussy Boss posted:Heyman reported yesterday that it was a done deal for 5/75. I wonder what happened since then. quote:THURSDAY: The deal is for five years and $75MM with no money deferred, Rosenthal tweets. It will be announced this afternoon. Also: quote:“I’d love to be here, but I’ll test the market,” Napoli said. “Every player plays to get to free agency. But it’s not something I’m going to worry about. That’s why I have my agent.” After that ridiculous deal in STL, why wouldn't Napoli check the market.
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Mar 1, 2012 17:56
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armoredgorilla posted:Reporting in on the Orioles spring training to advise that the team is impressed with draft pick Dylan Bundy because he (paraphrasing) "left Chris Davis and Robert Andino shaking their heads after their at-bats",
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Mar 1, 2012 18:53
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Paulocaust posted:So, I used to be a big baseball fan growing up, played it, loved the Jays, bought all the video games, etc.. But after years of the Jays not making the playoff due the stupid as gently caress playoff structure (NY wins division, BOS wins wildcard, repeat ad nauseum) I boycotted it. My brother in-law and a couple buddies have been pushing me to get back into it since there's a new playoff structure (someone give me a quick synopsis of how this works? Just a couple extra wild cards?) and apparently the Jays have a really good team. Why (if at all) should I be excited for the Jays this year and who should I be looking out for? Is there actually a chance they make the playoffs? Thanks in advance. Example: ALE: NYY (2) ALC: DET (1) ALW: ANA (3) WC: BOS (4) WC2: TOR (5) In this example team 5 would have to play team 4. The winner of this game would play team 1 in the playoffs. The new system may be more exciting for teams that have difficulty winning a division, or even being second place in their division. Finishing 5th is no longer a death sentence. The Jays are a team on the rise, but they're probably another year or two out before the full squad is probably capable of challenging the ALE crown, but they could slide in as a wild card. For a team with so much money in FA, they surprisingly didn't spend a lot. Notable players: Jose Bautista (home run God), Brett Lawrie (new kid on the block, has a good amount of upside), and Ricky Romero (a good young pitcher). A more complete write up: here.
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Mar 1, 2012 19:52
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Molina news. quote:Molina's new deal starts for 2013. Contract for 2012 stays in place at $7 million. New deal guaranteed thru 2017, [mutual] $15m option for 2018. 2012: 7m 2013: 15m (1) 2014: 15m (2) 2015: 15m (3) 2016: 15m (4) 2017: 15m (5) 2018: 15m mutual option.
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Mar 1, 2012 20:23
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Oh, and there's a no trade clause. Preeminent catcher of this generation~
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Mar 1, 2012 20:31
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Don't do it Rubequote:While Cole Hamels garners most of the attention as the Phillies' top free agent after the season, the team is also faced with the impending free agency of center fielder Shane Victorino. Victorino told MLB.com's Todd Zolecki that he's looking for a five-year contract, but is willing to take a reasonable hometown discount to remain in Philadelphia. Unless that discount is a 5 year, 15m contract, walk far away.
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Mar 2, 2012 00:11
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I did it. After reading the comments on an MLB.com post, I found one I actually agree with. I might be losing my mind. quote:Get rid of the final 5 Spring Training games (which the players don't like anyway). Start the regular season on or about March 26. Play the first fifteen games (up until about April 12) ALL in warm-weather/domed stadiums. Play the next 15 games (up until April 30) all in cold-weather stadiums (this makes it "even" before schools let out, which I believe was a bone of contention among MLB teams).
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Mar 2, 2012 15:57
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AlleyViper posted:Cleveland makes a dinger machine of Chief Wahoos doing a rain dance around a campfire. Sell it to the public as "totally paying homage to Native American culture. Like, for real."
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Mar 2, 2012 19:31
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Are we just going to have one giant Spring Training GDT thread? I don't think they need daily ones.
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Mar 2, 2012 22:40
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Through my complicated algorithm*, I think they're a 70 win team at best. *bullshit
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Mar 2, 2012 23:00
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Beatnik-Filmstar posted:Jim Pohlad vows to bring the glory of dingers to Target Field.
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Mar 3, 2012 00:56
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Rand alPaul posted:I can't believe two recently traded Yankees have been injured by foul balls.
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Mar 3, 2012 01:44
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A-Rod, professional speech giver and grown up.quote:On the morning of the first game they’d play since Game 5, the night the New York Yankees all went home for the winter, Alex Rodriguez stood before them and, according to witnesses, gave the sort of speech that wouldn’t have been possible five years ago. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AjrN.MKj5UDABMfizB4UjK0RvLYF?slug=ti-brown_alex_rodriguez_yankees_speech_030212
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Mar 3, 2012 18:59
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The Padres signed an honest to God contract.quote:The Padres and Cameron Maybin have agreed to a five-year contract extension with an option for a sixth year, reports Scott Miller of CBSSports.com. Dan Hayes of The North County Times first reported that an extension was imminent earlier this morning. The Brian Goldberg client will get $25MM guaranteed. The option is worth $7-8MM. The team has announced the deal. 5m for 5 years, then that option.
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Mar 3, 2012 20:03
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Yup.quote:Although the game was at Milwaukee’s Maryvale Baseball Park, about half the crowd of 6,619 cheered for the Giants and they countered the Brewers’ fans standing ovation with catcalls when Braun went to the plate in the first inning.
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Mar 5, 2012 01:06
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The Ambiorix Cup.
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Mar 5, 2012 18:37
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deetee posted:Dude needs a shave, a haircut and a face-wash... drat.
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Mar 5, 2012 21:12
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I want one person from every team to imitate Kurkjian before Spring Training is over. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IExTQXBOqsE
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Mar 6, 2012 03:23
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What do people think of Matt Kemp going forward? Obviously last year was an amazing year, but what does he realistically project to look like going forward? He's kind of the best 'centerfielder' by default since it's such a shallow position in talent, despite his defensive misgivings. Would he be thought of as highly if he were a corner outfielder? Is he more of his 2009 self, his 2010 self, somewhere in the middle?
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Mar 6, 2012 06:37
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Not even a juiced gun can help RJ Swindle's junkball hit 60.
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Mar 6, 2012 18:19
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euphronius posted:It actually looks like Sabathia is the only current pitcher with a legit shot at 300 wins. Maybe Verlander. Verlander is entering his age 29 season with 107 wins.
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Mar 6, 2012 19:36
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quote:"I would be shocked if 10 years from now there's not a DH in both leagues," said one influential baseball source. I'm pretty sure they just cited me as an influential baseball source because that is what I said circa new CBA.
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Mar 7, 2012 22:49
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He was never really even 'bad' except for last year. He's seriously been one of the best active pitchers in baseball his entire career.
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Mar 8, 2012 02:41
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I hope Chase migrates to the AL and becomes an Edgaresque DH.
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Mar 8, 2012 02:58
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Hark, a rumor beckons.quote:Bill Ladson of MLB.com hears from one person who believes the Nationals will trade John Lannan before Opening Day. The Nationals might seek prospects for Lannan, a Spring Training trade candidate.
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Mar 8, 2012 05:21
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Someone pitch a gritty and realistic documentary about the downfall of the Orioles aided by the rampant corruption of the front office. Call it The Wire.
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Mar 8, 2012 20:57
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If you guys don't follow Baseball video games, there's two really neat things to come out of MLB12: The intro video shows just how crazy the end of last season was. I know we all remember it, but it seems totally surreal to watch it like the way it's presented. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn6hAYQh0Ws (watch the first 3 minutes of this) And can never get enough Cubs trolling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVGAfA15U1I
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Mar 8, 2012 22:08
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DOOP posted:I completely forgot the Phillies signed Jimmers. I was thinking more Ben Francisco than Jim Jam.
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Mar 9, 2012 01:32
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With a name like Lonnie Chisenhall, he has to be the savior of Cleveland Baseball.
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Mar 9, 2012 05:48
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Since we talked about 300 wins recently, here's a fluff piece:quote:I'm here to tell you that we will see another 300-game winner, and that Roy Halladay will be the next to reach the milestone. http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/21324/why-roy-halladay-win-300-career-games
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Mar 11, 2012 20:00
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jeffersonlives posted:David Wright, who previously had a no big deal day to day stiffness in his side, is being flown to New York for reevaluation because it's getting worse and he's unable to deal with the pain.
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Mar 11, 2012 20:17
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Move Chipper to 1st, have Freeman play corner outfield. 2012: The year of poor defense.
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Mar 13, 2012 14:55
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Re: Twinsquote:@AaronGleeman Assumed the term "LOOGY" for lefty relievers was pretty common at this point, but @PMac21 says Gardenhire had no clue what it meant. 
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Mar 13, 2012 22:16
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poser posted:Is there a MLB.TV sharing thread? It's been going on for a while now though.
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Mar 14, 2012 03:59
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stuart scott irl posted:I never realized how much of his loving head got blown off 0____0 I guess Popcorn guy is on the grassy knoll watching the whole thing.
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Mar 14, 2012 15:19
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FairGame posted:Yikes.
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Mar 14, 2012 17:16
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Bring back Jason Kendall
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Mar 14, 2012 21:35
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I hope this causes at least one person to freak out.quote:According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, Roy Halladay topped out at 89 mph in his Wednesday start.
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I'm glad Roy Oswalt finally found a job.
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