***OFFICIAL MLB 2016 THREAD***

[Sanlmar]

Close your eyes & take a deep breath. Don't fight it. It'll all be over soon.

Kershaw Herniated disc. Epidural.

David Price
Johnny Cueto
Jordan Zimmermann
Cole Hamels
Zack Greinke

Nope. We're good. We will pass on going for a World Series ring with the greatest pitcher ever pitching the best of his career.

Kershaw and yourself now have time to reflect on how brief and tenuous such greatness is. He, unlike the Dodgers, probably will not choose to wait.

You don't think he wishes he could trade places with Bumgarner? I was kidding about the greatest ever.

This is what baseball in LA will be like soon.

I'd like to say you have your memories. But you don't have any actually.

[abrown83]

I bet the Indians for Division, League and World Series

Presumption that KC regresses a bit and opens the door. Indians have talented pitching and quite a few young guys that can play.

Also I am not going to comment much on my beloved Cubs other than to say they should lead baseball in scoring and have top five ERA for their pitching staff. I hope it's their year.

I got bagged on a bit for this before the season, but hopefully they can hold on in the second half.

I stand to make a pilllllle of money.

[big dick]

I bet the Indians for Division, League and World Series

Presumption that KC regresses a bit and opens the door. Indians have talented pitching and quite a few young guys that can play.

Also I am not going to comment much on my beloved Cubs other than to say they should lead baseball in scoring and have top five ERA for their pitching staff. I hope it's their year.

I got bagged on a bit for this before the season, but hopefully they can hold on in the second half.

I stand to make a pilllllle of money.

How much money does a pile equal? nc btw

[abrown83]

I got bagged on a bit for this before the season, but hopefully they can hold on in the second half.

I stand to make a pilllllle of money.

How much money does a pile equal? nc btw

I have to look in Omaha for the Swim Trials at the moment.

I think something like 40,000 though.

[LegalizeMeth]

How much money does a pile equal? nc btw

I have to look in Omaha for the Swim Trials at the moment.

I think something like 40,000 though.

a girl I used to teach is swimming for a chance to get zika in the 200 backstroke tonight, Erin Voss, big time for my part of the woods

also my buddy just told me he put $100 on the indians to win the ws last time he was in vegas at 26-1...needless to say he likes where hes at right now

[Sanlmar]

Thank god I don't live in LA.

Red Sox losing 20-1 7th inning.

No one has left Fenway Park and the fans just gave their team a standing ovation.

[GambleBotsChafedPenis]

Thank god I don't live in LA.

Red Sox losing 20-1 7th inning.

No one has left Fenway Park and the fans just gave their team a standing ovation.

I know that wasn't all buchholz, but what the fuck happened to this guy? he used to be an above average pitcher...now it's just like free money betting any overs against him...

when you give up 20+ to one of the weakest offenses in the league it's time to reevaluate pitching ASAP...

[big dick]

The cubs need to either pull heyward from the lineup or drop him to the 8th or 9th spot. Mulva was spot on about him, he sucks.

[Dan Druff]

The cubs need to either pull heyward from the lineup or drop him to the 8th or 9th spot. Mulva was spot on about him, he sucks.

I've said for years that he's one of the most overrated players out there, and everyone kept saying, "But his defense..."

I think OF defense in general is overrated. Nice to have, but I'd much rather have an OF who can hit and not defend than defend and not hit. It's not like SS, 2B, or 3B where defense is huge (especially SS).

[DJ_Chaps]

LOL at the Cubs.

[big dick]

The cubs need to either pull heyward from the lineup or drop him to the 8th or 9th spot. Mulva was spot on about him, he sucks.

I've said for years that he's one of the most overrated players out there, and everyone kept saying, "But his defense..."

I think OF defense in general is overrated. Nice to have, but I'd much rather have an OF who can hit and not defend than defend and not hit. It's not like SS, 2B, or 3B where defense is huge (especially SS).

esp with the young talent that is sitting on the cubs bench while a guy with a 233 batting average takes up the 2 spot.I know he can still turn it around but the cubs can't let these very talented young guys sit on the bench rotting away while a over paid "superstar" shits the bed. Drop him in the order, if that doesn't work bench him.

[big dick]

LOL at the Cubs.

Owl get fucked

[snake_in_the_ass]

LOL at the Cubs.

Most overrated team in sports history. Do not be shocked if they miss the playoffs. Arrieta's heater is over and the rest of the pitching staff is mediocre.

[Henry]

Close your eyes & take a deep breath. Don't fight it. It'll all be over soon.

Kershaw Herniated disc. Epidural.

David Price
Johnny Cueto
Jordan Zimmermann
Cole Hamels
Zack Greinke

Nope. We're good. We will pass on going for a World Series ring with the greatest pitcher ever pitching the best of his career.

Kershaw and yourself now have time to reflect on how brief and tenuous such greatness is. He, unlike the Dodgers, probably will not choose to wait.

You don't think he wishes he could trade places with Bumgarner? I was kidding about the greatest ever.

This is what baseball in LA will be like soon.

I'd like to say you have your memories. But you don't have any actually.

They signed Kenta Maeda over the winter, to an 8 yr / $3 million AAV + incentives contract.

Early returns have been spectacular. 16 starts at a 2.8. He's produced roughly 15 to 20 million in surplus value.

The Dodgers are 47-37. On pace for another 90+ win season. And by "another" I'm referring to the fact they've won their division each of the past three years with 92, 94, and 92 wins.

[Henry]

The cubs need to either pull heyward from the lineup or drop him to the 8th or 9th spot. Mulva was spot on about him, he sucks.

I've said for years that he's one of the most overrated players out there, and everyone kept saying, "But his defense..."

I think OF defense in general is overrated. Nice to have, but I'd much rather have an OF who can hit and not defend than defend and not hit. It's not like SS, 2B, or 3B where defense is huge (especially SS).

A run prevented is equal to a run scored.

Jason Heyward has saved something to the effect of 10.3 runs defensively this year. 4th best in the majors for any player at any position (behind pillar, eaton and b. crawford.) He is, by any measure, an elite defender.

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.asp...ers=0&sort=5,d

Since breaking into the league in 2010 he has been able to save 106.5 runs, the most in the majors. Second place is Andrelton Simmons with 76.2 runs saved. 30 runs behind Heyward!

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.asp...ers=0&sort=5,d

That's why even in a down year, where he is 22% worse than league average with the bat, he is still worth more than your average MLB starting caliber player.

His floor is an above average MLB starter. That's if he hits at his current 78 wRC+. Of course his larger body of work (114 career wRC+) is what should be trusted and that which makes him a superstar. He combines historically elite defense with elite baserunning and an above average bat. His larger track record is that of a future hall of fame player.

I'm not exaggerating.

He's been worth 28.8 WAR since 2010, his age 20-26 seasons, 12th best in all of baseball (out of over 2600 players!)

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.asp...ter=&players=0

That's why he was one of the most sought after free agents in league history.

[Dan Druff]

Close your eyes & take a deep breath. Don't fight it. It'll all be over soon.

Kershaw Herniated disc. Epidural.

David Price
Johnny Cueto
Jordan Zimmermann
Cole Hamels
Zack Greinke

Nope. We're good. We will pass on going for a World Series ring with the greatest pitcher ever pitching the best of his career.

Kershaw and yourself now have time to reflect on how brief and tenuous such greatness is. He, unlike the Dodgers, probably will not choose to wait.

You don't think he wishes he could trade places with Bumgarner? I was kidding about the greatest ever.

This is what baseball in LA will be like soon.

I'd like to say you have your memories. But you don't have any actually.

They signed Kenta Maeda over the winter, to an 8 yr / $3 million AAV + incentives contract.

Early returns have been spectacular. 16 starts at a 2.8. He's produced roughly 15 to 20 million in surplus value.

The Dodgers are 47-37. On pace for another 90+ win season. And by "another" I'm referring to the fact they've won their division each of the past three years with 92, 94, and 92 wins.

Maeda signing was good because it was low-risk, high-incentive contract, so it doesn't cost much to jettison him if he sucks.

He's been competent, but no replacement for the 2015 Greinke, or even close.

The 2.82 ERA and 1.090 WHIP are nice, BUT...

- In his past 10 starts, he has not completed 7 innings once

- In 6 of his past 10 starts, he has allowed 3 or 4 ER

- In 9 of his past 10 starts, he has allowed at least 1 ER

So this isn't exactly dominance.

Dodgers are 33-34 in games started by pitchers other than Kershaw. This is what concerns everyone about his absence.

The fact that Justin Turner has found his bat will help this team. Grandal is an automatic out, though, and to be honest, Utley shouldn't be leading off. He wasn't even signed to be a starter, but has been doing so for almost the whole season. Team also lacks a running game.

Dodgers are once again very good at crushing below .500 teams, but the question is whether or not they can compete with the tougher ones.

[snake_in_the_ass]

[QUOTE=Dan Druff;556871]

Dodgers are 33-34 in games started by pitchers other than Kershaw. This is what concerns everyone about his absence.

The Dodgers are probably also 33-34 every time Puig takes a shit without washing his hands. That is one of the reasons why Greinke left the team, http://nesn.com/2015/06/zack-greinke...er-doing-no-2/. THey got a new pitching lineup now and I think they might be decent the 2nd half. The hot teams like the giants, rangers and cubs are going to have 2nd half slumps. I still think the Cubs are going to be the biggest fail in sports history.

[Henry]

They signed Kenta Maeda over the winter, to an 8 yr / $3 million AAV + incentives contract.

Early returns have been spectacular. 16 starts at a 2.8. He's produced roughly 15 to 20 million in surplus value.

The Dodgers are 47-37. On pace for another 90+ win season. And by "another" I'm referring to the fact they've won their division each of the past three years with 92, 94, and 92 wins.

Maeda signing was good because it was low-risk, high-incentive contract, so it doesn't cost much to jettison him if he sucks.

He's been competent, but no replacement for the 2015 Greinke, or even close.

The 2.82 ERA and 1.090 WHIP are nice, BUT...

- In his past 10 starts, he has not completed 7 innings once

- In 6 of his past 10 starts, he has allowed 3 or 4 ER

- In 9 of his past 10 starts, he has allowed at least 1 ER

So this isn't exactly dominance.

Dodgers are 33-34 in games started by pitchers other than Kershaw. This is what concerns everyone about his absence.

The fact that Justin Turner has found his bat will help this team. Grandal is an automatic out, though, and to be honest, Utley shouldn't be leading off. He wasn't even signed to be a starter, but has been doing so for almost the whole season. Team also lacks a running game.

Dodgers are once again very good at crushing below .500 teams, but the question is whether or not they can compete with the tougher ones.

I'd say he's been more than competent. A top 20 pitcher. Every team would be lucky to have him.

It was awesome to see Brandon McCarthy back on the mound. Hopefully he stays healthy because he is a really great pitcher. I've been a fan since he was in the white sox system. He used throw 4seam, change, slider, curve. He's a much smarter pitcher now with the 2seam, 4seam, cutter, curve.

Bud Norris is also there now to eat some innings. Which reminds me I have to watch him pitch. Haven't seen him since he abandoned the change for a cutter. Just looking at hjs stats page it sure has helped his splits.

Grandal is so disappointing. I'd rather talk about Seager. What an amazing young talent. It's hard to believe how good his swing is actually. I wonder if sanlmar was GM if he'd even be on the team. Might have Cole Hamels instead. Hehe.

[big dick]

Holy fuck Henry you know your shit.

[Henry]

I don't know about that. I do follow the league very closely. Mostly the Cubs.

I'm in heaven right now watching them. Like the other night they lost 4-3 to the Mets, had runners on 2nd and 3rd with nobody out against Familia. I'm glad Bryant struck out there. He's progressed so much this year with contact and that moment will only help in the future. I love watching him fail because he's such a natural with the adjustments.

Then Contreras go down swinging like a fool. Welcome to the bigs, kid. I'd imagine he's never seen a 97 mph sinker quite like that. That was great to watch. Great learning experience.

Then Baez pops out on a mistake pitch with a loopy swing.

Ballgame.

I'm especially excited to see Jeimer Candelario this week. For those who don't know he's a 22 year old switch hitting third baseman. He had his first major league hit off of Syndergaard today. He also had a hat trick, 1 for 4 with three ks.

I really enjoy watching Almora jr too. The bat needs work and there will be growing pains coming very soon, thats for sure. But he's a ballplayer. The jumps in center. The aggressive baserunning. Exciting time to be watching.

Oh and Adam Warren is stretched out and getting the start on Wednesday. Popcorn.

And dude Heyward will be just fine. It's mechanical. Just give him 700 abs and he'll figure it out. A pro's pro.