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RE: 2016-2021 MLB Thread
(10-26-2021 07:13 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 07:24 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 01:09 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 12:56 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  As much as I didn't like the Astros' cheating, it's hard to pin as much of their success on it anymore.
Oh the irony in this post. Several years later after the accusations against the Pats and Brady you still "beat that drum" but you just dismiss it after a few years for the Astros?
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The key difference is the MLB seemingly handled it, whereas Goodell destroyed tapes. The Pats had multiple cheating scandals and do not deserve any benefit of the doubt.
Handled it? LOL. There was less punishment handle out for that than any of the Pats deals. Your hate and non objectivity on the matter is shining through.
As CG points out aside from slap on the wrists for the manager the players involved got nothing. Which is a joke.

Anyways not to derail this thread further, who does everyone got? I'm going to say Astros in 6. Will be rooting hard for the Braves but i just don't see them winning.


So do you think they’re still cheating or not? Because that’s all I meant by what i said. If they’re not cheating, that means the cheating largely didn’t matter a whole lot. They’re a very good team/franchise.
10-26-2021 02:39 PM
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(10-26-2021 02:39 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  
(10-26-2021 07:13 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 07:24 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 01:09 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(10-25-2021 12:56 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  As much as I didn't like the Astros' cheating, it's hard to pin as much of their success on it anymore.
Oh the irony in this post. Several years later after the accusations against the Pats and Brady you still "beat that drum" but you just dismiss it after a few years for the Astros?
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The key difference is the MLB seemingly handled it, whereas Goodell destroyed tapes. The Pats had multiple cheating scandals and do not deserve any benefit of the doubt.
Handled it? LOL. There was less punishment handle out for that than any of the Pats deals. Your hate and non objectivity on the matter is shining through.
As CG points out aside from slap on the wrists for the manager the players involved got nothing. Which is a joke.

Anyways not to derail this thread further, who does everyone got? I'm going to say Astros in 6. Will be rooting hard for the Braves but i just don't see them winning.


So do you think they’re still cheating or not? Because that’s all I meant by what i said. If they’re not cheating, that means the cheating largely didn’t matter a whole lot. They’re a very good team/franchise.
I do. Been many reports of other fishy things happening including as recently in the ALCS with whistling coming from their dugout prior to pitches. Only thing that makes me think they wouldn't is because Dusty is old school and i think he's better than that. Regardless, many involved got no punishment at all and that is a travesty. I was just pointing out the irony of you being ok with this and yet still bringing it up all the time about Brady and the Pats.
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What a tough break for the Braves losing Morton on a crazy injury. Also crazy that he managed to get 3 outs in the inning after the injury happened. But they got game 1!
Has there been more of a mystery than Valdez? Dude is either lights out or terrible no in between.
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With the salami in the first last night was hoping the Braves would put them away!
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Braves looking good up 6 - 0.

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Congrats braves world series champions

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Fun to watch

Go Braves!
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Congrats TKE, Never been so glad to be wrong! What a story, many thought they didn't deserve, had the least wins out of any playoff team, and less than several teams that didn't make the playoffs, but got hot at the right time, played together and ultimately brought it home! Will be interesting to see where Freeman lands in Free Agency
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08 it has been a long time since 95. Just ordered hat and t shirt.

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This trade deadline, WHOAAAA!
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I would argue the Nats and their terrible TV deal forced their hand on this move
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Yesterdays deadline was absurd. Two things of interest i know for a few here, First, Can't believe the cubs didn't trade Contreras or Happ, mind boggling if they truly want to rebuild. Secondly, Cashman was having a great deadline right up to the point where he traded the #3 pitcher for an injured CF. That was a head scratcher.
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(08-03-2022 06:58 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Yesterdays deadline was absurd. Two things of interest i know for a few here, First, Can't believe the cubs didn't trade Contrara or Happ, mind boggling if they truly want to rebuild. Secondly, Cashman was having a great deadline right up to the point where he traded the #3 pitcher for an injured CF. That was a head scrtacher.

Chicago had a great draft, picking up a few really solid pitching prospects, and Jed has significantly improved the farm system the past ~18 months. Theo's biggest failure as Cubs GM was developing pitching; the only starter that came through our system between 2014-2019 is Kyle Hendricks. The current system, until the 2022 draft, was improved but heavily dependent on position players. Through the draft, and this trade deadline, I think Jed has taken a big step to address this issue. Picking up Wesneski from NYY and Ben Brown from Philly continued that trend. Now, if you look at Chicago's farm system, 7 of our top 15 players are projected SP.

In terms of yesterday's deadline, not trading Happ isn't a concern at all since he's under control for another year. What happened with Willson Contreras is a lot more confusing. I think the FO can still salvage the situation; if WC agrees to an extension this offseason, there is no harm done.

Without having a lot of insight into what actually happened, my read is that Contreras was a priority for San Diego prior to Soto becoming available. And, I think that SD/Chicago discussed names with SD willing to sacrifice a higher profile prospect. The only other team interested seemed to be NYM and they reportedly felt that the asking price was too high. Maybe Chicago overvalued WC, but I think I'm okay holding onto our all-star catcher rather than trading him for a prospect Chicago's scouts weren't high on.

One name I saw rumored from NYM was Matt Allan, an interesting SP prospect with injury history. Drafted in 2019, he's only thrown 10 innings. Is it worth trading WC for a lottery ticket that you probably haven't scouted since high school?

With the changes to the MLB draft, Chicago can't pick in the top 7 in 2024, so I assume we'll try to be competitive in 2023. Happ certainly helps Chicago next year, as would Contreras if they extend him. Despite being bad this year, I think competing next year is realistic. Chicago fans are all over Jed; rebuilding isn't fun, but he's done a good job since taking over. It looks like he made the right call by trading the core last year. We'll see how the Willson Contreras deadline approach looks in a year.
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RE: 2016-2021 MLB Thread
(08-03-2022 06:58 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Yesterdays deadline was absurd. Two things of interest i know for a few here, First, Can't believe the cubs didn't trade Contreras or Happ, mind boggling if they truly want to rebuild. Secondly, Cashman was having a great deadline right up to the point where he traded the #3 pitcher for an injured CF. That was a head scratcher.

A third point of interest would be the NYM not making a major acquisition. Reading evaluations of the deadline and seems to be a consensus that they added decent quality at DH, but really failed to address their BP. Givens had been really solid for CHC lately, so hopefully (and probably) he'll settle in after a rough first appearance last night.

Also, a lot of comments about Mets being gun shy to trade for rentals after parting ways with PCA last year.

From the analysis, I'm in the minority, but I think San Diego passed New York as the second best team in the NL this year.
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(08-04-2022 10:22 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  
(08-03-2022 06:58 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Yesterdays deadline was absurd. Two things of interest i know for a few here, First, Can't believe the cubs didn't trade Contreras or Happ, mind boggling if they truly want to rebuild. Secondly, Cashman was having a great deadline right up to the point where he traded the #3 pitcher for an injured CF. That was a head scratcher.

A third point of interest would be the NYM not making a major acquisition. Reading evaluations of the deadline and seems to be a consensus that they added decent quality at DH, but really failed to address their BP. Givens had been really solid for CHC lately, so hopefully (and probably) he'll settle in after a rough first appearance last night.

Also, a lot of comments about Mets being gun shy to trade for rentals after parting ways with PCA last year.

From the analysis, I'm in the minority, but I think San Diego passed New York as the second best team in the NL this year.
Drury with some major fireworks in game one with a salami in his first at bat!
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Atlanta braves have big 4 games starting tonight at the ny mets.

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Dh for braves vs mets saturday so they will play 5 games.

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Congrats to Judge as he has tied Roger Maris for 7th most home runs in a single-season. I hope he hits 62 before the weekend so we can avoid the live look-ins during football.
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Thoughts on the playoffs? Favorites according to Vegas:

1. Yankees
2. Braves
3. Dodgers
4. Stros
5. Mariners
6. Pads
7. Philly
8. Cleveland

I'm probably pulling for the underdogs in each series, but with the Cards and Mets out, I can watch and just enjoy baseball.
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(10-10-2022 10:14 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  Thoughts on the playoffs? Favorites according to Vegas:

1. Yankees
2. Braves
3. Dodgers
4. Stros
5. Mariners
6. Pads
7. Philly
8. Cleveland

I'm probably pulling for the underdogs in each series, but with the Cards and Mets out, I can watch and just enjoy baseball.
I'd have the Dodgers #1 still. The Yankees wouldn't surprise me if they got bounced by Cleveland or if they went to WS. You just don't know which team will show up. There is NO WAY i'd have them favored over the Astros.
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