Author Topic: The 2012 MLB Thread of A-Rod's Continued Decline (Read 18061 times)

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #180 on:** July 25, 2012, 11:43:31 PM »

King Felix broke A-Rod's hand last night. He's out 6-8 weeks.

We still suck.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #181 on:** July 27, 2012, 08:05:57 AM »

Matt Harvey. 11 Ks, good lord

(It's all I have to be excited about now.)

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #182 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:14:24 PM »

You can be excited whenever you play the Braves and we have a lead of 3 or fewer going into the 9th, because that means you get the privilege of watching Kimbrel have his way with your team!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #183 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:23:00 PM »

Nah I'm ok with the Mets somehow now having the better starting pitching, despite only a year ago everyone praising the Braves pitching depth.

But really, what the hell happened to Hanson, Minor, and Teheran? Geez.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #184 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:36:32 PM »

I have always hated Minor and thought he was overrated... he gets to hang around and shit the bed because he's our only lefty. Sean Gilmartin is going to be good I think. I have no explanation for Hanson's shittiness. Beachy $:-\$

Still...

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #185 on:** July 27, 2012, 01:51:46 PM »

Thank God he only exists for an inning at a time.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #186 on:** July 27, 2012, 02:06:16 PM »

What's crazy to me is that he has two pitches I'd rate as at or near the top for anybody who throws them. Like, if he only hit the low-mid 90's on his fb he would still be a very good closer with that slider, but throwing a 98 mph fb with movement AND that slider?

Also: over a six game stretch earlier this season, he faced 19 batters, struck out 14 and gave up 1 hit.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #187 on:** July 27, 2012, 03:12:17 PM »

Kimbrel: 39 IP, 65 K, 10 BB, 1.38 ERA, 1.17 FIP, 1.28 xFIP, 0.86 SIERA
Chapman: 47.2 IP, 90 K, 14 BB, 1.51 ERA, 1.11 FIP, 1.29 xFIP, 1.06 SIERA

Ridiculous.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #188 on:** August 15, 2012, 06:05:22 PM »

I sure hope Gundam saw that Felix perfecto.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #189 on:** August 15, 2012, 06:24:37 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on August 15, 2012, 06:05:22 PM

I sure hope Gundam saw that Felix perfecto.

OH YEAH!! I woke up my daughter from her nap and she watched the 9th inning with me!!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #190 on:** August 17, 2012, 06:52:47 PM »

raising baseball fans

Also, I'm rooting for the Mutts this weekend Cajole. It hurts.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #191 on:** August 17, 2012, 11:25:53 PM »

Cajole! You'll be happy to know that Johan Santana has tied an MLB record!

...for most consecutive starts giving up at least 6 earned runs in a row!

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Don't worry, he's in good company- tied with Mike Hampton!

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Bloodwake · « **Reply #192 on:** August 18, 2012, 11:42:25 AM »

So, living in Illinois, I've started following the Cubs since they are on the radio.

But seriously, why the fuck aren't the White Sox on the radio down here? Only in baseball is the most popular team the one with a 100 plus year World title dry spell.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #193 on:** August 19, 2012, 04:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 17, 2012, 11:25:53 PM

Cajole! You'll be happy to know that Johan Santana has tied an MLB record!

...for most consecutive starts giving up at least 6 earned runs in a row!

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Don't worry, he's in good company- tied with Mike Hampton!
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Glad I was AWOL this weekend.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #194 on:** August 19, 2012, 06:16:35 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on August 18, 2012, 11:42:25 AM

So, living in Illinois, I've started following the Cubs since they are on the radio.

But seriously, why the fuck aren't the White Sox on the radio down here? Only in baseball is the most popular team the one with a 100 plus year World title dry spell.

I've never understood the Cubs devotion and lack of interest in the White Sox by the average Illinois resident.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #195 on:** September 07, 2012, 09:34:20 AM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 07, 2012, 08:15:09 PM

yankees

This post is relevant again.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #196 on:** September 07, 2012, 01:10:12 PM »

awesome bump

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #197 on:** September 07, 2012, 03:05:09 PM »

I still have trouble believing the Nationals are this good after years of shittiness.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #198 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:21:03 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on September 07, 2012, 03:05:09 PM

I still have trouble believing the Nationals are this good after years of shittiness.

The Nationals I have no issue believing. I thought they'd be great in another year or two, and I've thought they were legit since May. The Orioles on the other hand...

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #199 on:** September 07, 2012, 04:26:15 PM »

The Orioles make no fucking sense. NONE. They have a negative run differential and are 17 games above .500 for fucks sakes.

Mandark · « **Reply #200 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:35:08 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on September 07, 2012, 04:26:15 PM

The Orioles make no fucking sense. NONE. They have a negative run differential and are 17 games above .500 for fucks sakes.

I'm so used to the Orioles looking better than they are early in the year (there was an article on Grantland that covered this for non-O's fans) that I made a point of not getting my hopes up or even following the team too closely. Now I'm a bit sad that I missed out on a lot of one of the biggest fairytale seasons you'll ever see.

If this were, say, the Cubs, it'd be a lock for a 30 For 30 documentary a decade from now. At least I got to see the 18th inning of their win over the Mariners. Best part was the dismayed Yankees fan who had stayed the whole time just to root against Baltimore.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #201 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:44:31 PM »

The more important story is that despite a strong start, the Pirates are very close to achieving their 20th losing season in a row.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #202 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:48:21 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on September 24, 2012, 09:44:31 PM

The more important story is that despite a strong start, the Pirates are very close to achieving their 20th losing season in a row.

Yeah, they're about to lose to the Mets. lol

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #203 on:** September 26, 2012, 03:32:13 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on September 24, 2012, 09:35:08 PM

At least I got to see the 18th inning of their win over the Mariners. Best part was the dismayed Yankees fan who had stayed the whole time just to root against Baltimore.

You were in Seattle and didn't tell us?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #204 on:** September 26, 2012, 03:32:48 PM »

Braves back in the playoffs. Win one for Chipper.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #205 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:25:10 PM »

Rangers

Hamilton

A's

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #206 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:28:30 PM »

Tigers are going to the playoffs. Did you know they have the best 1-2 in baseball?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #207 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:42:08 PM »

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/valentine-says-felt-undermined-rsox-223413011--mlb.html

Pretty much everyone with half a brain saw this shit coming from miles away as soon as Bobby V was hired. If John Henry has half a brain, he'll fire Valentine and find something to keep Larry Luchino occupied and away from running the team, like designing new seats for Fenway or something stupid like that.

In more important news, the Braves have a game against the Cards on Friday. Medlen is starting and we've won 23 straight starts.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #208 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:44:23 PM »

between the sawx and liverpool john henry is bad at sports

Steve Contra · « **Reply #209 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:44:34 PM »

Triple fucking Crown.

Never thought I'd see the day.

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Still might not.

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #210 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:45:20 PM »

Quote from: Steve Contra on October 03, 2012, 07:44:34 PM

Triple fucking Crown.

Never thought I'd see the day.

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Still might not.
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Trout is 0-1, it's over.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #211 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:47:08 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 07:45:20 PM

Quote from: Steve Contra on October 03, 2012, 07:44:34 PM
Triple fucking Crown.

Never thought I'd see the day.

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Still might not.
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Trout is 0-1, it's over.

Granderson gonna hit 4 HR

Steve Contra · « **Reply #212 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:51:28 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 07:45:20 PM

Quote from: Steve Contra on October 03, 2012, 07:44:34 PM
Triple fucking Crown.

Never thought I'd see the day.

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Still might not.
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Trout is 0-1, it's over.

What's the math on it? Does Trout need to go 1.000?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #213 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:54:52 PM »

Basically, if Cabrera went 0-4, Trout would have had to have gone 4-4. Since Trout has already fucked that up, I doubt we get to a point where Cabrera goes 0-3 and goes out to hit again. It's over.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #214 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:57:36 PM »

Trout is still the MVP

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #215 on:** October 03, 2012, 07:59:50 PM »

question: if someone hits a ball and it gets caught, does that count as a hit?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #216 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:10:18 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 07:57:36 PM

Trout is still the MVP

I don't think so. I think Cabrera wins it, because the writers will fall back on the "his team made the playoffs and wouldn't without him" canard. Also, there's a lot of anti-stat dork sentiment floating around right now. It's gonna be close either way.

I wish Kimbrel would win the NL Cy Young, but I doubt it. Even though, you know, he struck out over half the dudes he faced this year. Dude's a beast.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #217 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:15:47 PM »

Trout with a double; 1-2 now, back up to .324. Cabrera 0-1, down to .330. Still nearly impossible for Trout.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #218 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:23:14 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 08:10:18 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
Trout is still the MVP

I don't think so. I think Cabrera wins it, because the writers will fall back on the "his team made the playoffs and wouldn't without him" canard. Also, there's a lot of anti-stat dork sentiment floating around right now. It's gonna be close either way.

I wish Kimbrel would win the NL Cy Young, but I doubt it. Even though, you know, he struck out over half the dudes he faced this year. Dude's a beast.

Oh no, you're right that Cabrera will win it. Just saying Trout should.

And I just can't get behind a reliever winning Cy Young, sorry. If there's any season that deserves it, it's his, but no.

Ganhyun · « **Reply #219 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:32:40 PM »

Kimbrel is a beast. A beast. Medlen is also awesome.

Choptober for Chipper!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #220 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:38:51 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 08:23:14 PM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 08:10:18 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
Trout is still the MVP

I don't think so. I think Cabrera wins it, because the writers will fall back on the "his team made the playoffs and wouldn't without him" canard. Also, there's a lot of anti-stat dork sentiment floating around right now. It's gonna be close either way.

I wish Kimbrel would win the NL Cy Young, but I doubt it. Even though, you know, he struck out over half the dudes he faced this year. Dude's a beast.

Oh no, you're right that Cabrera will win it. Just saying Trout should.

And I just can't get behind a reliever winning Cy Young, sorry. If there's any season that deserves it, it's his, but no.

Personally, I just can't justify giving it to Dickey or Gonzalez over Kimbrel. There's no way you can make an objective case that they were better as starters than he was as a closer.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #221 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:51:25 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 08:38:51 PM

Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 08:23:14 PM
Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 08:10:18 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on October 03, 2012, 07:57:36 PM
Trout is still the MVP

I don't think so. I think Cabrera wins it, because the writers will fall back on the "his team made the playoffs and wouldn't without him" canard. Also, there's a lot of anti-stat dork sentiment floating around right now. It's gonna be close either way.

I wish Kimbrel would win the NL Cy Young, but I doubt it. Even though, you know, he struck out over half the dudes he faced this year. Dude's a beast.

Oh no, you're right that Cabrera will win it. Just saying Trout should.

And I just can't get behind a reliever winning Cy Young, sorry. If there's any season that deserves it, it's his, but no.

Personally, I just can't justify giving it to Dickey or Gonzalez over Kimbrel. There's no way you can make an objective case that they were better as starters than he was as a closer.

And the MVP goes to a pinch hitter who hit .400!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #222 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:25:02 PM »

Kimbrel pitched in more games and impacted more games than any starter. So, uh, yeah. Also, and this is most imporant, HE WAS BETTER AT HIS JOB THAN GONZALES AND DICKEY WERE AT THEIRS. Period. No way to spin out of that one.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #223 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:27:47 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 03, 2012, 09:25:02 PM

Kimbrel pitched in more games and impacted more games than any starter. So, uh, yeah. Also, and this is most imporant, HE WAS BETTER AT HIS JOB THAN GONZALES AND DICKEY WERE AT THEIRS. Period. No way to spin out of that one.

He pitched 1/4 the amount of innings of Dickey. 1/4. That's like a dude with 175 PAs.

BTW, do you also think Fernando Rodney should win the Cy Young in the AL?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #224 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:42:42 PM »

good bye bj upton

Ganhyun · « **Reply #225 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:24:39 PM »

David Ross!

Edit:

Get that lead back Atlanta!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #226 on:** October 05, 2012, 07:25:32 PM »

FUCK THIS GAY EARTH

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #227 on:** October 05, 2012, 07:58:15 PM »

Braves just got royally fucked. Can't call infield fly rule on a fly ball to shallow left field where the dude isn't camped out under it.

Granted, we don't deserve to win the game the way our defense has played but that was some straight up bullshit. Sigh.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #228 on:** October 05, 2012, 08:18:59 PM »

Ganhyun · « **Reply #229 on:** October 05, 2012, 08:47:47 PM »

Fuck MLB. They have a history of screwing over the Braves anyway.

Huff · « **Reply #230 on:** October 05, 2012, 08:48:07 PM »

ugh gross call. glad i'm not hanging with my friends from ga tonight

Mandark · « **Reply #231 on:** October 06, 2012, 12:00:28 AM »

These O's need a nickname or something. The Confounding Kids?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #232 on:** October 06, 2012, 12:04:59 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 05, 2012, 07:25:32 PM

FUCK THIS GAY EARTH

iawtp

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #233 on:** October 11, 2012, 01:05:50 AM »

baseball is fucking amazing

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #234 on:** October 11, 2012, 01:13:17 AM »

That shit was CRAY. I'm rooting for either the A's or Orioles in the AL, and meteors or a pack of herpes infected bears dosed on acid to rip apart all of the NL teams.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #235 on:** October 11, 2012, 02:26:17 AM »

Tigers $:-\$

Robo · « **Reply #236 on:** October 11, 2012, 10:40:25 AM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on October 05, 2012, 07:25:32 PM

FUCK THIS GAY EARTH

This.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #237 on:** October 11, 2012, 12:18:51 PM »

http://www.theonion.com/articles/arod-im-very-happy-for-raul-ibanez-and-i-want-him,29874/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=standard-post:quote:default

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NEW YORK—Following Raul Ibanez’s walk-off home run in Game 3 of the American League Division Series last night, slumping Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez—who was replaced by Ibanez in the bottom of the ninth inning—reportedly congratulated his teammate and wished him an untimely death. “I don’t think there was anyone in the ballpark more excited for Raul than me, and I’d like him to die slowly in some extremely painful way, preferably while his entire family watches,” a smiling Rodriguez said during a postgame press conference, adding that he is proud to be Ibanez’s teammate and that he’d really like him to die in the next 24 hours. “Maybe something where he is strangled to death or stabbed repeatedly in the chest and stomach and face. I think it would also be nice if he was forced to walk out onto a frozen pond at gunpoint, and then he just fell through the cracked ice and drowned. Something like that. I’m so happy for Raul.” At press time, Raul Ibanez had not been seen by anyone in the past 12 hours.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #238 on:** October 11, 2012, 12:23:49 PM »

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #239 on:** October 11, 2012, 12:48:46 PM »

How many ex-Mariners are on the Yankees?

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Author Topic: The 2012 MLB Thread of A-Rod's Continued Decline (Read 18061 times)