MLB Thread

[Droford]

Does the Chi Sox have standing room only? Feels weird having to stand when there are 100,000 open seats.

Having been to the White Sox Park I can say the of is a huge open area concourse so they could do it. But unless I missed something or they added it in renovations Wrigley didn't..

Oriole Park has standing room over the scoreboard but it would be a nightmare if they sold s bunch of tickets just for that area on a plan like this.

[Evil Vito]

Speaking of "spring stats only being important in certain situations", Travis d'Arnaud has already allowed 12 base stealers this spring in 13 opportunities.

4 have come in today's game with Thor pitching. 1 of the 4 steals today was on a fucking pitchout attempt and TDA still couldn't throw him out.

TDA better hit. That's all I can say.

[Droford]

Played opening day in the show 17. Gausman threw a no hitter which is the first time I've ever done it in a game
Can't wait

Ps The Show 17 is about a perfect baseball game as there can be

[Emperor Smeat]

Mets Jeurys Familia got suspended for 15 games due to violating MLB's domestic violence policy.

Incident itself happened late last year but not enough evidence was available for the MLB to give him a stricter punishment.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19030998/new-york-mets-closer-jeurys-familia-gets-15-game-suspension

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Just picked Sox tix for first time since like 2010.

[ClockShot]

Yankees games back on my TV tomorrow.

So excited.

[DaveWadding]

Kind of embarrassed to be a Cubs fan this year....want to be able to celebrate my favorite sports team by wearing GOLD everything and cheering for them loudly, but don't want to deal with dumb bandwagon fans....

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Comes with the territory. Enjoy it and don't worry about the other guys.

[Droford]

Orioles will start season with 3 man rotation 8 man bullpen 5 man bench

Wade Miley and Tillman start the year on the DL. Wont need a 4th starter until April 8th when Miley can supposedly come off the 10 day DL. Wont need a 5th starter until April 15th with the competition for that spot up in the air

Cant wait for opening day on Monday

[Emperor Smeat]

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http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/3/30/15131698/rockies-and-padres-hit-the-deck-because-bees-invaded-their-spring-training-game

[Droford]

Seems like that happens at least 2 or 3 times every spring training

[Droford]

Lol not an April fools joke

No joke: Reynolds Wrap changes its name in Chicago after losing bet to Anthony Rizzo


Mark TownsendBig League StewApr 1, 2017, 11:31 AM

Over the years we’ve seen a good number of sports bets backfire.

Typically, those end with the losing party getting a regrettable tattoo that will remind them of their misfortune until the end of time, which for most is damaging enough. But could you imagine losing a bet that forced you to change your identity?
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That’s the reality the good people at Reynolds Wrap are facing after losing a World Series bet to Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo.
As the story goes, Rizzo made a bet with Reynolds Wrap prior to the Cubs historic season in 2016. The conditions were if the Cubs won the World Series, Reynolds Wrap would change the name of the most iconic product in their portfolio.
As we know, the Cubs did win the World Series in seven intensely fought games.
Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Cubs World Series celebration. (AP)
Anthony Rizzo speaks during the Cubs World Series celebration. (AP)
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So now “Rizzo Wrap” is a real thing.
And no, this is not an elaborate April Fools’ joke. It’s the real deal, according to this Reynolds Wrap press release, though it will be limited to select stores in the Chicago area.
Staying true to their word, this summer, Reynolds Wrap is releasing a limited-edition run of “Rizzo Wrap.” The champion first baseman-named product will be distributed in select Chicagoland stores this summer. While supplies last, fans can pick up a box of Rizzo’s custom foil to help with game day entertaining and quick and easy cleanup.
“A bet’s a bet, and we’re happy to uphold our side of the deal,” said Mike Mazza, brand director for Foil at Reynolds Consumer Products. “It turns out Anthony loves cooking as much as we do, and we’re excited to be releasing a foil that both he and his fans can enjoy using for their summer grilling.”

[Ezra]

That is amazing. Excited for this upcoming season for sure.

[Bad News Gertner]

Going to opening weekend in Toronto for the entire first series. Pretty pumped.

[ClockShot]

Let's do this!

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Yankees go down to the Rays. How many times have the Yankees been the first loss of a season Droford?

[Droford]

Its 3 in a row for the Yankees

[Droford]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">'Twas the night before <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpeningDay?src=hash">#OpeningDay</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SimplyAJ10">@SimplyAJ10</a> had a message for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orioles?src=hash">#Orioles</a> fans... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Birdland?src=hash">#Birdland</a> <a href="https://t.co/y2SYcZfbYw">pic.twitter.com/y2SYcZfbYw</a></p>&mdash; Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/848725655374221312">April 3, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Adam Jones is awesome

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Sale is cutting these Pirates down. Seven scoreless innings. Need some bats to back him up damn it.

[Droford]

Say hello to the Red Sox 2017 offense lol

They wont be anywhere near where they were last year

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Except for AL East Champs.

[Droford]

Suck it blue jays youre 0-2

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Free baseball in Boston tonight.

[Droford]

Exciting 0-0 action

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hembree? Fuck me. We're losing this game in this inning.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Exciting 0-0 action

0-0 is more tense than any other score.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Sox 2-0 in 2017 Leon with the Monstah Shot.

[Emperor Smeat]

:D Leon with the walk off HR

Sale's season debut was really good for the Sox.

[Ruien]

Sale is the best pitcher in baseball.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

#Kershaw

[Emperor Smeat]

Derek Jeter considering the idea of becoming a minority owner of the Marlins.

Jeter, who retired after the 2014 season, doesn't have the capital to be the main investor in a Marlins bid. He made about $400 million in salary and endorsements during his 20-year playing career with the New York Yankees, with a net worth of about $220 million after taxes.

The Marlins are believed to be worth more than $1 billion.

Sources told ESPN on Thursday, however, that it's still early in the process. FoxBusiness.com first reported Jeter's interest in purchasing the team.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

A shit team still worth a billion. No wonder nobody tries to improve.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Took a week but the sox finally sweep the Pirates. It was cold af. Assholes were selling 9 dollar small as hell hot chocolates in the stands.

[Droford]

The game I went to in June of 2012 it was cold and they were selling clam chowder. Just exactly what id want at a ballgame

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They probably were also selling that but I hate that slop.

[Droford]

If the Blue Jays are out I like the Orioles chances of winning the AL East a ton more.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Why? Boston is better than Toronto.

[Droford]

Everyone's better than the Jays

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Thanks for the insight.

[Droford]

I've made my feelings known about the Red Sox. They won't be able to keep pace with last years offense. Blah blah flu..SSS and all but they're about 90 pts off the slugging % they only have 4 homers which is the same as the 1-8 jays for fewest. Much like the Jays are missing EE (and now Donaldson for a week or two) the Sox are missing Ortiz. Blah blah flu..what will their excuse be in June?

[Droford]

The os traded international signing bonus slot #15 to the brewers for my new favorite named pitcher Damien Magnifico.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Disgusting antics yesterday by some drunks from Southie against Adam Jones. Standing ovation from the real fans tonight.

[poopfromweiner dude]

ugh machado is such a little fucker I love it

I can't believe the baseball gods gave us a spitting image of baby a-rod 20 years later. I'm in for the sequel

cant wait till this guy does underwear photo shoots and it comes out hes "pretty gay"
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[Droford]

http://www.masnsports.com/orioles-buzz/True-Bromance-sidebar.jpg

http://wnst.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/oriolesgood.jpg

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https://www.baseballessential.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/GettyImages-480967898.0.jpg

[Damian Rey 2.0]

ugh machado is such a little fucker I love it

I can't believe the baseball gods gave us a spitting image of baby a-rod 20 years later. I'm in for the sequel

cant wait till this guy does underwear photo shoots and it comes out hes "pretty gay"
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Manny isn't anywhere near A-Rod's level.

[Droford]

Yep cause A Rod was never as good defensively

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Is threatening every pitcher in MLB with attempted murder worth a suspension?

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Yep cause A Rod was never as good defensively

Lmao not true. Manny's best years per defensive runs saved are 13 and 14.

A-Rod's at 3rd? 13 and 14. Oh, and he was 35 when he was +13runs on drs at 3rd. Lol.

Wanna try again?

[Damian Rey 2.0]

A-Rod top 3 game scores comps: Ken Griffey Jr, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson

Manny Machado? Nolan Arenado, Dave Nillson and J.D. Martinez.

Lmao Droford

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Pats beat the Vikings 17-6, oh wait....

[poopfromweiner dude]

@Damien Ray what realistically do you predict for some of these potential big money FAs...

Harper Machado etc...

[RP]

Machado to the Yankees for 301 million

[Damian Rey 2.0]

@Damien Ray what realistically do you predict for some of these potential big money FAs...

Harper Machado etc...

I think they'll both get at least, probably more than 35mil per year.

Harper will get a longer term deal and prob more money since he's younger and the more elite of the 2.

[Frank Drebin]

Bunch of player opt outs will be in there too. Deals might not be a Pujols type 10 year deal. Maybe 6 to 8.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Agreed. Particularly for Harper

[Frank Drebin]

Schwarber, Baez, Almora and a pitcher for Sale is a distinct possibility.

Theo would have been raked over the coals for doing this at the time but it would have been a great deal.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Sox like taking all night long.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Tampa/Baltimore down to their final Elimination Number for ALE Contention.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

10

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Everybody but the Red Sox/Yankees have been eliminated for ALE Contendership.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

The Orioles aren't winning the division?

[Ruien]

They already did.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

9

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

8

[Ezra]

6 for the cubs

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

6

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

5 for the Cubbies now

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They should make a rule that if the 2nd wild card team is way behind the first place they should have to win two games instead of just one.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

5

Yankees clinch a playoff spot also.

[Ezra]

Cubs will have theirs mid week. Nevertheless, very exciting series in Milwaukee this week.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

3

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

1

[Emperor Smeat]

Red Sox need to fix their starting pitching a bit since its been several games in a row where they gave up runs in the first.

Also same issue like last year where the pitching started to fade right near the end of the season.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Nattie throws out the first pitch and jinxes us tonight. Should have been Sasha.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Don't you dare me sour

Clap for your world famous two years in a row AL East Champs.

Feel the powwar

IT'S THE SOX DAY, YES IT IS.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck

Two games and the two top Sox pitchers get wrecked. At least the Skankees are 0-2 also.

[Droford]

Kinda funny just like last year the Sox are gonna get swept in the 1st round

[Droford]

Funny note that the Orioles faced 3 Cy Young winners vs the Tigers in the Division round and beat them all (Sherzer Verlander Price)

Sox have faced 2 (Verlander and Keuchel) and lost both..but then again no other team has ever beat 3 Cy Young winners in a playoff series so..just sayin..

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Kinda funny just like last year the Sox are gonna get swept in the 1st round

which is funnier? First round elimination or being worse than the Blue Jays and Rays in dead last?

[Droford]

At least the Red Sox aren't the Nationals/always losing in the first round

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It is now technically the second round.

[Requiem]

FIRE CHUCK PAGANO

[AlexJones]

This sport is the most attacked, censored and demonized broadcast in the world

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

This sport is the most attacked, censored and demonized broadcast in the world

Follow a sport you would enjoy cause people like you can do well in it: SUMO WRESTLING.

BANZAI!

[WrestleRacer91]

Being a Phillies fan for all these years is finally going to pay off. #Playoffs2019