MLB Chatter Thread

[Deuce]

That Andrus contract was ridiculous.

Maybe I'm just out of touch with the finances of today's MLB player, but IMO, Elvis has never done anything in his career to warrant that type of money.

He's a solid hitter but not one worth locking up for 8 years and $120M.

Especially when they had Profar ready to move up.

 

[1bigfan13]

I lay into the Braves and they 'erupt' for 6 runs on 7 hits, beating the Cardinals 6-5.

Sometimes you just have to go on a clubhouse tirade to get the players' attention.

 

[Rev]

Especially when they had Profar ready to move up.

Nobody knew he was ready to come up. He came up early and played without a position.

 

[Deuce]

Nobody knew he was ready to come up. He came up early and played without a position.

I don't buy that. He was already listed as there top prospect and playing at a high level in the minors. He wasn't far off.

 

[Rev]

I don't buy that. He was already listed as there top prospect and playing at a high level in the minors. He wasn't far off.

He only had half a season at AA and 20 years old. He wasn't ready and just because you are the top prospect doesn't mean you were going to succeed. Also wasn't playing shortstop in the minors. He was primarily playing second base.

I don't disagree with the extension. Just the amount.

 

[Rev]

So I see the Mets are still looking for a shortstop. We will be more than happy to send you Andrus for Harvey. Thanks.




On a side note I have to say that I'm impressed with Sardinas. So far he has looked the best out of the three prospects.

 

[E_D_Guapo]

Miguel Olivo bites off part of teammate Alex Guerrero’s ear in dugout scuffle at Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate
The Los Angeles Times reported the disagreement began with Olivo getting upset that Guerrero failed to tag out a runner after a throw from Olivo.

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS STAFF Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 12:46 AM

First there was Mike Tyson. Then came Miguel Olivo.

Olivo, playing for the Dodgers’ Triple-A affiliate, bit off part of teammate Alex Guerrero’s ear in a fight during a game, Guerrero’s agent, Scott Boras said, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Guerrero was scheduled to undergo plastic surgery to reattach part of the ear, the paper reported, according to the agent.

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said the team is looking into what precipitated the altercation that evoked memories of a Tyson-Evander Holyfield fight.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported the fight happened in the dugout during the eighth inning of Albuquerque’s 7-4 loss to Salt Lake, briefly delaying the game, and both players were removed from the lineup soon afterward.

The Los Angeles Times reported the disagreement began with Olivo getting upset that Guerrero failed to tag out a runner after a throw from Olivo, according to Boras.

“Olivo was stressed about it,” Boras told the paper. “They had some words going into the dugout. Guerrero was in the far end of the dugout. He went to the front to get his bat and helmet to hit. As he walked across, Olivo decked him.”

Guerrero and Olivo had to be separated by teammates, the Times reported, according to Boras. When players pulled off Olivo, he had a piece of Guerrero’s ear in his mouth, the agent said.

Guerrero, an infielder from Cuba, signed a $28 million, four-year deal with the Dodgers in October. He was beaten out for the starting second base job by Dee Gordon in spring training.

Olivo has displayed a hot temper on the field before, charging at Jose Reyes and missing with a wild punch during a dustup between the Marlins and Mets late in the 2007 season. The 35-year-old catcher appeared in eight games for the Dodgers this month, marking his 13th season in the majors.

The Salt Lake City Police Department is uncertain whether Olivo will be charged with a crime, the report said.

“It’s up in the air,” detective Greg Wilking told the Times.

The 27-year-old Guerrero was hitting .368 with 10 homers and 29 RBI in the Pacific Coast League.

“We think offensively that he’s very close. Defensively, he still needs repetition,” said Colletti, who was at Citi Field for the Dodgers’ 9-4 win over the Mets on Tuesday.

 

[Cotton]

Ouch.

 

[NoDak]

Twins win!

In his last 6 starts, Phil Hughes is 5-0 with a 1.61 ERA. 39 1/3 innings 30 Ks 1 walk.

Thanks, Yankees. We certainly needed some starting pitching.

 

[E_D_Guapo]

Not that it's new news, but articles talking about how the Cubs are going ask for and probably receive a major haul for Samardzija are starting to really ramp up as we get into summer. I'd be fine with it if they just gave him an extension to keep him around but they don't seem to be interested in paying him what he's going to command on the open market. The fact that he's still under team control in 2015 will be a big factor in the trade discussions I'm sure. He's also having a hell of a season so far, despite having zero wins because of shitty run support/bullpen.

Cliff Lee is having elbow soreness, so if it persists that and his age might scare off potential suitors. David Price, despite having a subpar season so far, is still the crown jewel of starting pitchers that will be available this summer, but Samardzija is looking like the next best thing. Cubs should be able to get a nice package of prospects for him.

Speaking of Cubs prospects, consensus top 10 MLB prospect Javier Baez has gotten off to a rough start in his first crack at AAA but is starting to heat up. I saw him play with the Iowa Cubs at the Round Rock Express last night and he was 4-5 with a dinger, two doubles, and a single. It was nice to see.

 

[E_D_Guapo]

 

[Bob Roberts]

Give a 500-pound first baseman a physical before trading for his 100m contract?

Nah.

 

[Rev]

Give a 500-pound first baseman a physical before trading for his 100m contract?

Nah.

Not sure it would have shown up anyways.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Not sure it would have shown up anyways.

Not the neck. I just want to know if his blood is made of canola oil

 

[Rev]

OK. I just dont know whats going on. How in the world can the Rangers win 3 of 4 in Detroit and score 12 runs TWICE?????

 

[Cotton]

OK. I just dont know whats going on. How in the world can the Rangers win 3 of 4 in Detroit and score 12 runs TWICE?????

Don't worry, the inept offense will return soon enough.

 

[Kbrown]

George Springer debuts today for the Astros. He is a top prospect who has been raking in AAA, so I am excited.

4 for 4, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 5 runs scored against KC last night. Homered in each of his last 4 games.

Very nice.

 

[Rev]

4 for 4, 2 doubles, 1 HR, 5 runs scored against KC last night. Homered in each of his last 4 games.

Very nice.

He looks promising.


Sounds like Rangers rookie Roughned Odor on Saturday. 4 for 5 2 triples 1 double 5 RBIs.

 

[Cotton]

He looks promising.


Sounds like Rangers rookie Roughned Odor on Saturday. 4 for 5 2 triples 1 double 5 RBIs.

Gimenez has been tearing it up, too.

 

[E_D_Guapo]

If anyone with ESPN Insider is willing to paste in Keith Law's most recent MLB mock I'd appreciate it.