Author Topic: 2016 MLB Thread - FLY THE WORLD SERIES W FOR THE CHAMPION CUBS!!! (Read 51722 times)

Prog Snob · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2016, 01:30:33 PM »

It seems like you have a little straw man growing over there. Nobody here judged the usage based on the appearance of the player. The Mitchell Report had around 200 players listed and I can guarantee a good handful of them were probably no name players and not all of them were built like Bonds or Giambi. So what's your point? Just who are you calling naive? We're basing our opinions on the facts at hand and nothing else.

Mr. Ister · « **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2016, 02:41:24 PM »

I'm trying to be realistic. The Mitchell Report didn't come close to sampling everybody in baseball.

Also I don't think you know what the "straw man fallacy" means.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2016, 02:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Ister on January 17, 2016, 02:41:24 PM

I'm trying to be realistic. The Mitchell Report didn't come close to sampling everybody in baseball.

Also I don't think you know what the "straw man fallacy" means.

Okay, well you're arguing a point that was never brought up by anyone here. Your comment that we were basing our opinions based on the players physical appearance was brought up by you - nobody else.

Secondly, what does your comment on the Mitchell Report have to do with what I previously said? I was using it to prove that physical appearance is irrelevant to steroid use which is actually agreeing with what you said and defending myself against something I never said.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #38 on:** February 09, 2016, 07:04:00 PM »

So Yulieski Gourriel defected and is looking to play in the majors. His ideal situation would put him with the Yankees but they don't really have a place for him as of yet. He's played in a few of the WBCs and is a top ranked player. I'd love to see him in pinstripes but I don't see it happening.

https://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160209&content_id=164029038&oid=36019

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #39 on:** February 10, 2016, 08:54:27 AM »

Added a poll where you can vote for your favorite team.

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #40 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:34:50 PM »

Tigers are going to fucking do it this year.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #41 on:** February 25, 2016, 04:46:18 PM »

I don't see it. I think we're going to have a National League winner this year, maybe the Cubs, Cards, or Dodgers.

splent · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2016, 05:21:28 PM »

Cubs.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2016, 08:02:10 PM »

I'm pulling for the Cubs this year - after the Yankees of course, but I don't see the Yankees doing anything. I've been reading through a lot of material and I definitely think the Cubs are one of the teams that could do it. They've definitely improved from last year. They just lost steam in that series against the Mets.

splent · « **Reply #44 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:03:38 PM »

I'm so excited for this year. Can't we just skip March and go straight to April?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #45 on:** February 25, 2016, 09:16:55 PM »

Quote from: splent on February 25, 2016, 09:03:38 PM

I'm so excited for this year. Can't we just skip March and go straight to April?

Seriously! April is a big month this year. Besides baseball, I'm seeing DT at Radio City and Game of Thrones returns. I would love for April to be up next instead of March. I ordered a year subscription to the At Bat app so I can listen to any game plus watch the game of the day. That first spring training game is in a couple of days and every year I always listen regardless of who is playing.

T-ski · « **Reply #46 on:** February 26, 2016, 12:10:17 AM »

I think the Brewers have been eliminated already.

that being said, they are in complete rebuild mode and have done a wonderful job of loading up the farm. give it 3 years and look out!

Prog Snob · « **Reply #47 on:** February 26, 2016, 12:26:43 AM »

Sometimes watching those rookies take form is exciting. I mean, just think about it. Just over 20 years ago Yankees fans were watching these rookies named Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte, so you never know what could happen.

Mr. Ister · « **Reply #48 on:** February 26, 2016, 06:19:25 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on February 26, 2016, 12:10:17 AM

I think the Brewers have been eliminated already.

that being said, they are in complete rebuild mode and have done a wonderful job of loading up the farm. give it 3 years and look out!

The Brewers got a great deal in trading Segura to get Hill, who can still be productive, and Chase Anderson, who should be a solid 4th or 5th starter. Segura may be out of MLB within a couple years at this rate.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #49 on:** February 27, 2016, 12:15:33 PM »

As a Braves fan, I have another bad year to look ahead of me, but my god is the future so bright in Atlanta!

Dat farm system!

Prog Snob · « **Reply #50 on:** February 27, 2016, 12:27:35 PM »

Quote from: Dimitrius on February 27, 2016, 12:15:33 PM

As a Braves fan, I have another bad year to look ahead of me, but my god is the future so bright in Atlanta!

Dat farm system!

It could be worse. At least you know your team has a couple of years. You could always be a Mets fan who actually thinks the team is going to win it this year. I feel bad for them, but they just aren't there yet.

splent · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2016, 11:28:58 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on February 26, 2016, 12:10:17 AM

I think the Brewers have been eliminated already.

that being said, they are in complete rebuild mode and have done a wonderful job of loading up the farm. give it 3 years and look out!

Reminds me of how the Cubs were when Theo took over. That's how you get a good team going. Stock up the farm and develop.

Sir GuitarCozmo · « **Reply #52 on:** March 01, 2016, 10:31:48 AM »

It isn't MLB, but I didn't know a better place to put this. Lefty pitcher Blake Fox from Rice University utilizes a crafty move to try to pick off a guy at first. Unsuccessful, but damn slick.

https://www.baseballisfun.com/2016/03/01/rice-pitcher-pulls-off-magnificent-sneaky-pickoff-move/

Prog Snob · « **Reply #53 on:** March 01, 2016, 12:28:58 PM »

dparrott · « **Reply #54 on:** March 01, 2016, 07:35:22 PM »

Quote from: splent on February 25, 2016, 09:03:38 PM

I'm so excited for this year. Can't we just skip March and go straight to April?

No way. I love ST games!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #55 on:** March 01, 2016, 08:29:42 PM »

Quote from: dparrott on March 01, 2016, 07:35:22 PM

Quote from: splent on February 25, 2016, 09:03:38 PM
I'm so excited for this year. Can't we just skip March and go straight to April?

No way. I love ST games!

Are you sure you're not a blue hair dparrot?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #56 on:** March 02, 2016, 12:59:12 PM »

I'm excited now. I'm watching a Yankees spring training game. Baseball is back!

TempusVox · « **Reply #57 on:** March 02, 2016, 02:19:28 PM »

As a small market team, my beloved Reds must continue to rebuild and reload and be fodder for other cities due to baseballs lack of a cap. My predicition....57-105. Gonna be a GREAT summer in the Queen City. $:\$

splent · « **Reply #58 on:** March 02, 2016, 05:28:57 PM »

Quote from: TempusVox on March 02, 2016, 02:19:28 PM

As a small market team, my beloved Reds must continue to rebuild and reload and be fodder for other cities due to baseballs lack of a cap. My predicition....57-105. Gonna be a GREAT summer in the Queen City. $:\$

How does your farm look? If it looks like the Cubs did 4 years ago you may be ok.

dparrott · « **Reply #59 on:** March 03, 2016, 08:39:28 AM »

It's the mooost wonderful tiiiiime of the yeeeeear! Go Dodgers!

Ultimetalhead · « **Reply #60 on:** March 06, 2016, 12:35:38 PM »

The Tigers radio announcers are the greatest. They have so much to say about everyone, including the non-roster folks. I can't imagine surviving a spring training game without them. Can't wait for the season to start.

orcus116 · « **Reply #61 on:** March 06, 2016, 12:39:50 PM »

So Utley's suspension is dropped, unbelievable. No use plunking him either since he loves to lean into pitches. Not sure what but I just pray something horrible happens to him.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #62 on:** March 06, 2016, 07:02:36 PM »

Yeah, I don't get that. I didn't read the whole article about why it was overturned. What was the reason given?

orcus116 · « **Reply #63 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:01:19 AM »

There were similar slides that did not get punished so therefore Utley shouldn't be. I mean I understand there are rough slides all year but Utley was very clearly headhunting and did not attempt to even touch the bag. Especially considering it was bad enough to MLB to slap the suspension on him in the first place (although that may be because it was a playoff game) I'm not sure what the heck happened here. 2 games really wasn't enough anyways but when you create a rule because of a play why in the world would you not just go through with the suspension even if only to set a precedent?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #64 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:05:12 AM »

That's true. They changed a couple of rules as far as I know. One is the sliding rule and the other is the neighborhood play.

dparrott · « **Reply #65 on:** March 08, 2016, 11:29:37 PM »

Not MLB, but I'm really liking the branding of this new minor league team:

orcus116 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 10, 2016, 07:45:01 PM »

That's the former Savannah Sand Gnats team, which is the Mets A ball affiliate. Hopefully the new park is better than the old one which was apparently a brutal place to develop hitters.

Destiny Of Chaos · « **Reply #67 on:** March 15, 2016, 05:48:17 AM »

Ordering MLB TV Premium for the first time this season. Plan on watching a lot of baseball.

dparrott · « **Reply #68 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:38:32 PM »

Dodgers lost to KC today, only scored one run. First game that was less than two runs and only third game where they have scored less than 5 runs.

DebraKadabra · « **Reply #69 on:** March 17, 2016, 10:54:20 PM »

Re Piazza and Griffey: Not upset with this, honestly. I am sad that Jeff Bagwell isn't the second of The Killer B's to make it into the HOF. I think I'd be more upset about it if Craig Biggio hadn't made it into the Hall last year--he was the most deserving out of himself, Bagwell, and Lance Berkman to be completely honest.

And, given my post.... yes, I am a Houston Astros girl. Still hoping for a WS win one of these years. At least it seems like the Astros have a better shot at MAYBE winning The WS as opposed to the Texans making it to and winning the Super Bowl.

The 'stros HAVE already been in the big dance (was that REALLY 11 years ago?!) but they very sadly got swept by the White Sox.

I'm not sure who we've kept, gained or lost but... I'm hoping! Gotta pull for my 'stros!

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Author Topic: 2016 MLB Thread - FLY THE WORLD SERIES W FOR THE CHAMPION CUBS!!! (Read 51722 times)