Killeverything's (New)NeverEndingBaseballThread

[UtahRatt]

Don't get any better than that.

Didn't end the way I wanted but who could ask for a better series. The CUBS earned it, what a comeback. Shit way for the Tribe not to shut down a 3 game sweep. Fucking fuck.

You know, I'm starting to hate how they constantly show the crowed and how they're biting their nails, chewing on dog bones, crying with that life or death look on their face. Ok I admit, I was hoping for the agony of defeat.
Drew Barrymore can suck it!

Good Games Cubs. Enjoy it John.......

I'm sure it will be the headline for the next year with a lifetime movie inside of 6 months.

[Artemis2085]

Still tied, though, and still time. We'll see how this plays out.

Done deal bro.

lol

Well don't I look like a plate full of piss right now?! Great stuff. Fantastic finish.

[UtahRatt]

Hell Freezes Over!!

Don't jump, UtahRatt. Life is worth living.

I knew it........Keeps quiet till it's over, woulda disappeared if they lost!

Jump nothing, I've got a TV clicker that changes channels! Block that shit out! Of course that means no papers, regular TV, sports channels, talking baseball to bandwagon fans and Nickelodeon!

Hey it's a 100+ fucking years in the waiting, I'm not that cold to not have some bit of joy for the team and their fans. I'd rather see the cubs win 3 in a row then another Yankees title.

[Rorysfan]

I have no skin in the game, but I'm pulling for the Indians. The Cubs nutswinging by the media has just been ridiculous this year.

Soo this! I think Joe Buck is on the Cubs payroll.

[killeverything]

Don't get any better than that.

Didn't end the way I wanted but who could ask for a better series. The CUBS earned it, what a comeback. Shit way for the Tribe not to shut down a 3 game sweep. Fucking fuck.

You know, I'm starting to hate how they constantly show the crowed and how they're biting their nails, chewing on dog bones, crying with that life or death look on their face. Ok I admit, I was hoping for the agony of defeat.
Drew Barrymore can suck it!

Good Games Cubs. Enjoy it John.......

I'm sure it will be the headline for the next year with a lifetime movie inside of 6 months.

Nah. 'Fever Pitch 2.'

I was more hoping for the Indians really because Francona>Maddon, I'm sick of his hype and have been for a while now.

Great fucking series though. And right now we have a very happy ( possibly drunk ) John K annnddd a very happy Bill Murray.

Dude. A happy Bill Murray.

[johnk5150]

Don't get any better than that.

Didn't end the way I wanted but who could ask for a better series. The CUBS earned it, what a comeback. Shit way for the Tribe not to shut down a 3 game sweep. Fucking fuck.

You know, I'm starting to hate how they constantly show the crowed and how they're biting their nails, chewing on dog bones, crying with that life or death look on their face. Ok I admit, I was hoping for the agony of defeat.
Drew Barrymore can suck it!

Good Games Cubs. Enjoy it John.......

I'm sure it will be the headline for the next year with a lifetime movie inside of 6 months.

Nah. 'Fever Pitch 2.'

I was more hoping for the Indians really because Francona>Maddon, I'm sick of his hype and have been for a while now.

Great fucking series though. And right now we have a very happy ( possibly drunk ) John K annnddd a very happy Bill Murray.

Dude. A happy Bill Murray.

Heh. Dad and I just had a great talk. About his dad. Being a six year old kid with grandpa. Watching him sit in his same spot on the couch with his iced tea. His chin on his fist. He never said a word. Through the Ivan Dejesus, Manny Trillo,Dave Kingman, jerry Martin, Barry Foote years....just wow. Back in those days they didn't open the upper deck because they only sold 5000 tickets. It's kind of amazing how the ballpark dynamics have changed (attendance) while staying the same.

[Gibsonite]

I've been following sports since the 70's and I cannot think of a more dramatic,incredible all or nothing championship game than the one that was played last night. The only thing that could top this would be the Leafs taking game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals in double overtime lol.

[Machado]

I've been following sports since the 70's and I cannot think of a more dramatic,incredible all or nothing championship game than the one that was played last night. The only thing that could top this would be the Leafs taking game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals in double overtime lol.

I guess you didn't see the 2001 WS between the DBacks and Yankees
7 game series
Went to the final inning, etc...

[Machado]

the new curse now belongs to the Cleveland Indians
the organization should have allowed "wild thing" to throw out the
1st pitch. curse of the "wild thing"

[Facedown]

Go Cubs!

If for no other reason than to say the Red Sox and Cubs have more current WS victories than the Yankees.

Ahh, life is good.

RIP Sparkdaddy.

[Lardbucket]

I have no skin in the game, but I'm pulling for the Indians. The Cubs nutswinging by the media has just been ridiculous this year.

Soo this! I think Joe Buck is on the Cubs payroll.

The funny thing about this is, the dumber Cubs bandwagon riders all thought Buck lived on the end of Clayton Kershaw's dick.

[johnk5150]

Soo this! I think Joe Buck is on the Cubs payroll.

The funny thing about this is, the dumber Cubs bandwagon riders all thought Buck lived on the end of Clayton Kershaw's dick.

I can't be the only Cubs fan that realized Fox was pretty happy the Cubs won those last 3 games. It gave them license to print money the last week.

[killeverything]

Heh. Dad and I just had a great talk. About his dad. Being a six year old kid with grandpa. Watching him sit in his same spot on the couch with his iced tea. His chin on his fist. He never said a word. Through the Ivan Dejesus, Manny Trillo,Dave Kingman, jerry Martin, Barry Foote years....just wow. Back in those days they didn't open the upper deck because they only sold 5000 tickets. It's kind of amazing how the ballpark dynamics have changed (attendance) while staying the same.

That's a great story. I love hearing that kind of stuff.


Now back to business.

Houston Astros claim OF Nori Aoki off waivers
SF picks up SP Matt Moore's option
Seattle signs SP Micah Ownings to miLB deal
SF signs SP Josh Johnson to miLB deal
Mets pick up IF Jose Reyes and OF Jay Bruce's option.

[TawnyVonJagger]

Heh. Dad and I just had a great talk. About his dad. Being a six year old kid with grandpa. Watching him sit in his same spot on the couch with his iced tea. His chin on his fist. He never said a word. Through the Ivan Dejesus, Manny Trillo,Dave Kingman, jerry Martin, Barry Foote years....just wow. Back in those days they didn't open the upper deck because they only sold 5000 tickets. It's kind of amazing how the ballpark dynamics have changed (attendance) while staying the same.

That's a great story. I love hearing that kind of stuff.


Now back to business.

Houston Astros claim OF Nori Aoki off waivers
SF picks up SP Matt Moore's option
Seattle signs SP Micah Ownings to miLB deal
SF signs SP Josh Johnson to miLB deal
Mets pick up IF Jose Reyes and OF Jay Bruce's option.

Josh Johnson, a minor league deal?? Damn...how the mighty have fallen. I hope he finds his way back.

Fucking incredible game last night. Congrats to the Cubbies and their fans...I'm looking at you, Johnk5150. I especially loved seeing the old timers finally get their wish. And Bill Murray.
I was listening until 3:30am to the Chicago police scanner...some crazy shit going on down there! Apparently Wrigley was breached and people were flooding it...and a naked dude was on the pitcher's mound, among other crazy incidents. Listening to the scanner and reading Twitter #ChicagoScanner was comedy gold!

[dmbrocker]

The new Budweiser commercial just give me goosebumps every time I watch it now. Congrats again, Cubs fans!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nApTGkLd2hs

[killeverything]

Tony Luvollo to be named D'backs new manager.

[UtahRatt]

Tony Luvollo to be named D'backs new manager.

There was talks it was going to be Walt Weiss. I seen Chip Hale is managing.......3rd Base in Oakland!

Dave Stewart showed no regret and acted like he should have been retained to help finish drilling the D'backs hole to China: “Quite frankly,” “I’ve got better things to do.” Just what those things will be isn’t clear yet. “I just got to figure out what to do next,” said Stewart, “but really, I’ll be just fine.”

After hiring his buddy Stewart I figured La Russa would be on the train outta town, I did read he wont be handling baseball Ops anymore! Currently listed as an analyst and adviser? Does that mean a smaller office and more time at the printing machine for Tony? I'm sure he will be gone soon.

I think the D's owner Kendrick should take most of the blame but he seems to be cleaning the office. Interesting to see what he does on the field. I bet Greinke will be on the market at the break.

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I bet LAD loses Jansen just like they did Greinke, like Zack, Jansen was asking for the moon during the season and wants to raise the RP Bar on bank accounts putting the Dodgers in another bent over position.

It is the time of the RP's and with these huge contracts how many Pitchers coming up will start wanting to work out of the Pen. Sure they're of high value, it's not just a Closer game anymore and there's less SP's who constantly go deep. You sad it before, I can see the Bull Pen matching the Rotation.....And I don't think is right, more strain on Money Teams. Fuck I wished LAD went after Miller not to mention leaving the woman beater Chapman with pen in hand. Jansen's great n all but he isn't the top RP and I bet he BANKS like it with another team.

Isn't Chapman free this season as well? No clue what Miller is locked for but you know RP's will be getting paid this off season but I'm not sure who's available.

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Have the Rockies closed in on a Manager? I've heard Bud Black's name came up..........Bud Black....Fuck. He would have been great in Arizona.

[killeverything]

Tony Luvollo to be named D'backs new manager.

There was talks it was going to be Walt Weiss. I seen Chip Hale is managing.......3rd Base in Oakland!

Dave Stewart showed no regret and acted like he should have been retained to help finish drilling the D'backs hole to China: “Quite frankly,” “I’ve got better things to do.” Just what those things will be isn’t clear yet. “I just got to figure out what to do next,” said Stewart, “but really, I’ll be just fine.”

After hiring his buddy Stewart I figured La Russa would be on the train outta town, I did read he wont be handling baseball Ops anymore! Currently listed as an analyst and adviser? Does that mean a smaller office and more time at the printing machine for Tony? I'm sure he will be gone soon.

I think the D's owner Kendrick should take most of the blame but he seems to be cleaning the office. Interesting to see what he does on the field. I bet Greinke will be on the market at the break.

I dunno. I thought the Dave Stewart as GM was ridiculous. Aside from the Greinke steal, the fast fall of AZ was expected.

They got Mike Hazen and Amiel Sawdaye from Boston. Those two were the last from the 2003 theory team. Plus adding Luvollo ( whom some credit for Farrell's more technical moves ) is showing a sudden and fast change in philosophy.

I'm not sure how effective a the fun early 2000's "Money Ball" really is today, but they did get a lot smarter. AZ might be the team a lot of people thought they would be in 2016.

I bet LAD loses Jansen just like they did Greinke, like Zack, Jansen was asking for the moon during the season and wants to raise the RP Bar on bank accounts putting the Dodgers in another bent over position.

It is the time of the RP's and with these huge contracts how many Pitchers coming up will start wanting to work out of the Pen. Sure they're of high value, it's not just a Closer game anymore and there's less SP's who constantly go deep. You sad it before, I can see the Bull Pen matching the Rotation.....And I don't think is right, more strain on Money Teams. Fuck I wished LAD went after Miller not to mention leaving the woman beater Chapman with pen in hand. Jansen's great n all but he isn't the top RP and I bet he BANKS like it with another team.

Isn't Chapman free this season as well? No clue what Miller is locked for but you know RP's will be getting paid this off season but I'm not sure who's available.

Closer's are going to start getting paid. 2016 was practically the year of the closer to the media. A lot of those closers have mileage though.

Chapman, Davis, Holland, Ziegler, Jensen, and League are probably the biggest names. I was going to post it, but the list is long.

Have the Rockies closed in on a Manager? I've heard Bud Black's name came up..........Bud Black....Fuck. He would have been great in Arizona.

I thought Bud Black was already the new manager, but they haven't announced it yet. He seems to be everyone's choice for the job.

[Facedown]

Red Sox pick up option on Buchholz, 13.5m. Just goes to show what a sub .500 and slightly below 5 ERA pitcher is worth nowadays.
They declined to pick up the option on Ryan Hanigan.
David Ortiz’s 2017 option was also exercised on Thursday, but the team described that as a “formality” in their release, as Ortiz is still expected to retire.

[killeverything]

Red Sox pick up option on Buchholz, 13.5m. Just goes to show what a sub .500 and slightly below 5 ERA pitcher is worth nowadays.
They declined to pick up the option on Ryan Hanigan.
David Ortiz’s 2017 option was also exercised on Thursday, but the team described that as a “formality” in their release, as Ortiz is still expected to retire.

Buchholz was kind of a no brainer IMO. Pitchers are a commodity and Dave Dombrowski loves to trade.

As I stated earlier losing Hazen, Luvollo, and Sawdaye indicates a different direction in organizational philosophy. I think Farrell is gone midseason.

They have money to spend too. Remember Ortiz got a "you can't do that Papi." tampering warning about trying to future recruit Encarcion and Fernandez ( RIP ). Both the MFY and Boston seem to heading in different directions now.

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SF signs for AZ D'backs AAA coach Phil Nevin for 3B coach.

[killeverything]

•Yoenis Cespedes opts for FA.
•Cameron Maybin to Angels from Detroit for miLB RHP Victor Alcantara.
•Astros trade veteran reliever Phil Neshek to Phillies. Non return announced yet.
•Mariners acquire Carlos Ruiz from LAD.
•Cubs decline option of Jason Hammels. Really?
•Bud Black announced as AZ mgr.

[Facedown]

•Bud Black announced as AZ mgr.

I was wondering what happened with Lovullo but I guess you meant CO.

[killeverything]

•Bud Black announced as AZ mgr.

I was wondering what happened with Lovullo but I guess you meant CO.

My bad

Mariners officially acquire Ruiz from LAD, send LHP Vidal Nuno.

Toronto extends $17.2m QO to Bautista and Encarcion, but not Micheal Saunders.

SF names Jose Alagucil 1B coach.

Phillies extend $17.2m QO to RHP Jeremy Hellickson.

Mets extend QO to Yoenis Cespedes and 2B Neil Walker.

LAD extend QO to 3B Justin Turner and RHP Kenley Jensen.

[Machado]

•Bud Black announced as AZ mgr.

I was wondering what happened with Lovullo but I guess you meant CO.

I guess minorities are not an option for these teams.
Bud Black? C'mon, the guy is a loser.
Lovullo? WTF! I think Wally Backman has better credentials at this point.

[St_Augustines_Pears]

Saw this on a church sign coming in to work today...

"If you bargained with God during game 7, Sunday service starts at 10 am."

[killeverything]

•Bud Black announced as AZ mgr.

I was wondering what happened with Lovullo but I guess you meant CO.

I guess minorities are not an option for these teams.
Bud Black? C'mon, the guy is a loser.
Lovullo? WTF! I think Wally Backman has better credentials at this point.

He hasn't been anything more than an interim or asst. coach in the majors yet, but he's pretty highly regarded. He won a ring in 2013, compiled a .636% taking over for Farrell when he had cancer ( Farrell's winning pct. was .480 something that season ).

Yeah, Backman is a better choice.

[killeverything]

Your Gold Glove winners:

American League

P -- Dallas Keuchel, Houston

C -- Salvador Perez, Kansas City

1B -- Mitch Moreland, Texas,

2B -- Ian Kinsler, Detroit

3B -- Adrian Beltre, Texas

SS -- Francisco Lindor, Cleveland

LF -- Brett Gardner, N.Y. Yankees

CF -- Kevin Kiermaier, Tampa Bay

RF -- Mookie Betts, Boston

National League

P -- Zack Greinke, Arizona

C -- Buster Posey, San Francisco

1B -- Anthony Rizzo, Chicago

2B -- Joe Panik, San Francisco

3B -- Nolan Arenado, Colorado

SS -- Brandon Crawford, San Francisco

LF -- Starling Marte, Pittsburgh

CF -- Ender Inciarte, Atlanta

RF -- Jayson Heyward, Chicago

[killeverything]

MLB Network Players Choice Awards

AL
Outstanding Player Jose Altuve
Outstanding Pitcher Rick Porcello
Outstanding Rookie Micheal Fulmer
Comeback Player Mark Trumbo

NL
Outstanding Player Daniel Murphy
Outstanding Pitcher Kyle Hendricks
Outstanding Rookie Corey Seager
Comeback Player Jose Fernandez

Overall Awards
Player Of The Year Jose Altuve
Marvin Miller Man Of The Year Curtis Granderson
Majestic Athletic Always Game Award Jose Altuve

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Andrew Bailey and Anaheim agree to 1/1m deal. Bailey is the first of the 57 free agents to sign.

Look for NYY and CHC to get into a bidding war for Cespedes.

[Machado]

about time Gardner won the Gold Glove. good job! he is a great defender and i hope the team keeps him around

Gary Sanchez should be the AL rookie of the year. No question about it!

[killeverything]

about time Gardner won the Gold Glove. good job! he is a great defender and i hope the team keeps him around

Gary Sanchez should be the AL rookie of the year. No question about it!

I'm not in disagreement on any of the Gold Gloves and for the first time in a long time the MFY has a player that actually deserved it ( Capt. Herpes, I'm looking at you ).

The only thing Sanchez has going against him is playing time. He's played enough innings to qualify, but not the whole season. I think he deserves it though. He came out of the gate like Kevin Mass.