(06-23-2022 03:09 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  I’m still hopeful they extend Contreras, but coming off last year it feels like he’ll get traded. I think his return will be significantly more than Rizzo, Baez or Bryant.

Would be interested to see teams mentioned, Yankees are always mentioned, but with the emergence of Trevino, i'm not sure they need to mortgage the future for a short term upgrade.

Mets, Astros and Giants are three popular rumors

Zach Neto promoted to AA after 7 high-A games. In 31 PA he slashed .200/.355/.400.

Chicago typically slow plays promotions, so this really took me by surprise. I would like to think this means they saw all they needed, but LAA hasn't exactly been a model franchise.

To the surprise of no one, at least me, the Yankees are collapsing. I was waiting for the proverbial bubble to pop and here we are. The Yankees are playing putrid baseball. And now don't even have the best record in NY, nevermind the AL. Cashman got played like a fiddle at the deadline, missed on on Castillo(who pitched two gems against them in the last week), traded a solid lefty starter for a light hitting CF that's in a walking boot, send down the two best RP to minors Vs letting go of some guys that have been putrid, and Boone can't get out of his own way managing. Train wreck

Yanks are in a mid-season slump, I wouldn't be too concerned. It's a long season and they couldn't keep the pace of the 1st half. I feel like the 2016 Cubs went through something similar...they just didn't have anyone else in the league that stayed within striking distance in the NL. I don't watch NY enough to know about Boone as a manager, but it feels like Boone's seat will get hot if they fail in the playoffs. And, Cashman trading all of the SP depth (Montgomery, plus 3 AAA starters) at the deadline seems to be a big risk. He too could be judged pretty harshly if that risk fails.

Speaking of NY, early returns on SD and NYM show that I was wrong. It still feels like SD has enough to get the third WC spot, but the top of the NL hasn't changed to this point.

Field of Dreams was really cool last night. It was extra special to me as a Cubs fan, but it was bigger than two bad teams. It was a celebration of baseball and all its beauty; the connection to our fathers and our youth and next week the MLB is playing in Williamsport, sharing the spotlight with kids, and carrying that experience forward with our kids and future generations.

"This game -- it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was good, and it could be again."

"The chaos in baseball is small. The complexity of the game is small. The drama is always present. It is a marathon. There is hope for success in every team. There is not time to hype because the next game is tomorrow. The game is an allegory for life. We play as long as we can as hard as we can, not until the clock winds down, but until the last inning is played."

(08-12-2022 08:13 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  Yanks are in a mid-season slump, I wouldn't be too concerned. It's a long season and they couldn't keep the pace of the 1st half. I feel like the 2016 Cubs went through something similar...they just didn't have anyone else in the league that stayed within striking distance in the NL. I don't watch NY enough to know about Boone as a manager, but it feels like Boone's seat will get hot if they fail in the playoffs. And, Cashman trading all of the SP depth (Montgomery, plus 3 AAA starters) at the deadline seems to be a big risk. He too could be judged pretty harshly if that risk fails.

Speaking of NY, early returns on SD and NYM show that I was wrong. It still feels like SD has enough to get the third WC spot, but the top of the NL hasn't changed to this point.

Obviously teams go through slumps, but this is more than that. They are well under .500 in the last 30 days. They sent their best two RP down to the minors while hanging onto a few guys that don't even deserve a roster spot. The losses are coming against teams they could play in the playoffs which is concerning. I'm more concerned with the huge red flags in the pen, lack of clutch hitting, terrible baserunning. All things that have plagued Yankees teams over the past 20 years as they continue to be the participation trophy kings.

Padres are definitely a mystery, but i agree i think too much talent to keep floundering. Mets getting Degrom back was better than anyone's trad acquisitions!

Since Mid June, the rebuilding Cubs have a better record than the Yankees!

(08-15-2022 10:13 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Since Mid June, the rebuilding Cubs have a better record than the Yankees!

Which is not helping our drive for a top 3 pick next year.

Cubs have benefited from playing some bad teams (Pirates, Reds, Nats) and healthy pitching. Two guys have stepped up as backend starters in that time frame. Cubs aren't good, but I think they're better than their record shows. Happ, Hoerner and Contreras are each 3.2 WAR or better (checkout Nico!!!). Plus they're getting production from Patrick Wisdom and rookies Christoper Morel and Seyia Suzuki. Also relevant, Chicago's FO has figured out how to Frankenstein a pen. We have traded a ton of relievers the past two years and still have a solid pen with more arms on the farm. Theo's biggest issue was pitching and the new regime has revamped the pitching development staff and priortized arms in the draft and via trade. Two homegrown starters already on staff, and three guys in minors ready for their chance this Sept...high end arms are probably two years away, but when our next window opens we won't have to rely solely on the market for SP.

We're not close this year, but I think we have a few pieces.

None of that is your point though. I understand the concern; I still expect NYY in the ALCS.

(08-15-2022 03:10 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(08-15-2022 10:13 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Since Mid June, the rebuilding Cubs have a better record than the Yankees!

Which is not helping our drive for a top 3 pick next year.

Cubs have benefited from playing some bad teams (Pirates, Reds, Nats) and healthy pitching. Two guys have stepped up as backend starters in that time frame. Cubs aren't good, but I think they're better than their record shows. Happ, Hoerner and Contreras are each 3.2 WAR or better (checkout Nico!!!). Plus they're getting production from Patrick Wisdom and rookies Christoper Morel and Seyia Suzuki. Also relevant, Chicago's FO has figured out how to Frankenstein a pen. We have traded a ton of relievers the past two years and still have a solid pen with more arms on the farm. Theo's biggest issue was pitching and the new regime has revamped the pitching development staff and priortized arms in the draft and via trade. Two homegrown starters already on staff, and three guys in minors ready for their chance this Sept...high end arms are probably two years away, but when our next window opens we won't have to rely solely on the market for SP.

We're not close this year, but I think we have a few pieces.

None of that is your point though. I understand the concern; I still expect NYY in the ALCS.

If they play Minnesota in Rd 1, they will advance, anyone else i'm not sure i'd bet on them

It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

(09-14-2022 09:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

4 Walks, 3k's lol. But, a win is a win

Both Cole and Degrom had sub par outings per their standards last night but still K'ed a bunch. Cole continued to serve up BP at Fenway. Luckily Judge continued his solo HR barrage. How many Solo HR's will it take before those idiots don't bat him first or second?

(09-14-2022 12:43 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 09:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

4 Walks, 3k's lol. But, a win is a win

How many runs/hits?

(09-14-2022 03:47 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 12:43 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 09:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

4 Walks, 3k's lol. But, a win is a win

How many runs/hits?

i think you know the answer. 2/1. It was a solid start even with the walks his WHIP over 6 was only 1. Met's are doing their best Yankees impression here lately

(09-14-2022 04:20 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 03:47 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 12:43 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 09:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

4 Walks, 3k's lol. But, a win is a win

How many runs/hits?

i think you know the answer. 2/1. It was a solid start even with the walks his WHIP over 6 was only 1. Met's are doing their best Yankees impression here lately

I'm just kidding around. I do like what Sampson has done since the AS break and I think he brings value to a team, but the main take away from a game like that is that you should never bet on baseball.

Analytics say best hitter should hit #2, but I'm not watching the Yanks enough to see how that is playing out with Judge.

(09-14-2022 04:25 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 04:20 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 03:47 PM)bricksnivy Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 12:43 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  

(09-14-2022 09:47 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  It's a good thing CHC aren't in the playoffs. In the NL, other than LA, I don't think anyone can match their depth. We've got AAA pitching just dominating playoff teams right now!!! deGrom vs Adrian Sampson...no contest.

"Samson **** is blessed! Got the whole town on lockdown!"

4 Walks, 3k's lol. But, a win is a win

How many runs/hits?

i think you know the answer. 2/1. It was a solid start even with the walks his WHIP over 6 was only 1. Met's are doing their best Yankees impression here lately

I'm just kidding around. I do like what Sampson has done since the AS break and I think he brings value to a team, but the main take away from a game like that is that you should never bet on baseball.

Analytics say best hitter should hit #2, but I'm not watching the Yanks enough to see how that is playing out with Judge.

He's been leading off lately. I know what analytics say but i don't buy it. 37 of his 57 are SOLO HR