General Baseball Thread 2012 - Page 6 - The Orange Mane

Rohirrim · 04-19-2012, 12:07 PM

Babe Ruth did it ****faced.

houghtam · 04-19-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Babe Ruth did it ****faced.

AND after being a great pitcher!

...while being a chain smoker, womanizer, fatass who didn't work out in the offseason.

Side question: How is John Kruk not in the HOF?

JLesSPE · 04-19-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bombay

My Cardinals are off to a 7-3 start.

Hell ya! It's only going to get better when Carp comes back and Waino gets back into form.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-19-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by houghtam

AND after being a great pitcher!

...while being a chain smoker, womanizer, fatass who didn't work out in the offseason.

Side question: How is John Kruk not in the HOF?

Because he didn't get to bat against old white crackers every day who had dead arms from pitching all the time.

houghtam · 04-19-2012, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

Because he didn't get to bat against old white crackers every day who had dead arms from pitching all the time.

...who threw a gray ball into a strike zone twice as large as it is today from a pitcher's plate up to 10" higher than it is today.

Gort · 04-19-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

Because he didn't get to bat against old white crackers every day who had dead arms from pitching all the time.

so the OM now allows racist comments.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-19-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoIsJohnGalt

so the OM now allows racist comments.

Ban me for it, Whitey Ford.

I'm a saltine cracker.

houghtam · 04-19-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

Ban me for it, Whitey Ford.

I'm a saltine cracker.

I'm just waiting for TonyR to somehow turn that into a Tebow discussion.

Too late.

Oops.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-19-2012, 06:00 PM

Curtis Granderson is on a roll so far tonight.

3 HRs in the first 4 innings of the Yankees game.

Rohirrim · 04-19-2012, 08:03 PM

Kemp knocks another one. Dodgers beat the Brewers. Now they're 10-3.

TonyR · 04-20-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by houghtam

I'm just waiting for TonyR to somehow turn that into a Tebow discussion.

Too late.

Oops.

I'm thinking you might be the only person who has any idea what the **** you're talking about. And even that's questionable.

TonyR · 04-20-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

Curtis Granderson is on a roll so far tonight.

3 HRs in the first 4 innings of the Yankees game.

The Grandyman, the Grandyman can! (for those who don't know, that's what Yankees radio guy John Sterling calls him)

Natedog24 · 04-20-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rohirrim

Kemp knocks another one. Dodgers beat the Brewers. Now they're 10-3.

KEMvP

DBroncos4life · 04-20-2012, 12:19 PM

Does anyone got a first baseman they can trade to the Dodgers?

bombay · 04-20-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by houghtam

To be fair, didn't Matt Holliday's average drop about 20 points from 2010 to 2011? Part of it could be that the guy hitting after him wasn't performing as well. I mean he still hit like .295 or whatever but his HR and RBI were down, and 20 points is 20 points.

Who's hitting after him right now? Kendrys Morales? That's a big dropoff from Holliday to Morales.

It's unfair to point out that Albert's chase rate has gone from under 20% to over 30% in the last few years? I don't think you read the post. Anyway, Berkman was the Cardinals #4 hitter more often than Holliday last year, and he had a great season. Not that it has anything to do with what I posted.

Gerry Mandering · 04-20-2012, 01:39 PM

The only reason why the Cardinals even considered keeping Pujols is because he was a hometown treasure. From a pure competitive standpoint, it didn't make any sense.

They already got his best years on an eight-year, $116 million deal. It made no business sense to pay him twice the amount for diminished play.

They used the money left over to get Carlos Beltran, still an All-Star caliber player, on a short-term, low-risk deal.Not only are they well-equipped to compete for a title this year, their farm system might have more top-flight prospects than any system right now.

They will probably let Lance Berkman walk after this year because they have two capable young 1B in Matt Adams and Allen Craig who are capable of putting up a .900 OPS for a dirt-cheap salary.

2B Kolten Wong, the club's 2011 first round pick, is developing into a well-rounded player that can hit for average, get on-base, hit for extra-base power and run. He looks like a perennial All-Star at the keystone sack and he will be a starter at some point next year.

OF Oscar Taveras is a Vladimir Guerrero-type who is going to compete for batting titles. He hit .386 in the Midwest League last year! His bat control is uncanny. Its amazing how he squares up the ball with the barrel over and over. Houston GM Jeff Ludnow once said "he's the type of player that will sell tickets one day."

And then you have Shelby Miller, a big bodied Texan who some liken to Matt Cain. He's just a phone call away at Memphis and profiles as a No. 1-2.

And he might not even be their highest ceiling pitcher because they also have fireballin' Carlos Martinez and his high-90s fastball.

The Cards might be in the best position than any organization in baseball. They are loaded!

bombay · 04-20-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry Mandering

The only reason why the Cardinals even considered keeping Pujols is because he was a hometown treasure. From a pure competitive standpoint, it didn't make any sense.

They already got his best years on an eight-year, $116 million deal. It made no business sense to pay him twice the amount for diminished play.

They used the money left over to get Carlos Beltran, still an All-Star caliber player, on a short-term, low-risk deal.Not only are they well-equipped to compete for a title this year, their farm system might have more top-flight prospects than any system right now.

They will probably let Lance Berkman walk after this year because they have two capable young 1B in Matt Adams and Allen Craig who are capable of putting up a .900 OPS for a dirt-cheap salary.

2B Kolten Wong, the club's 2011 first round pick, is developing into a well-rounded player that can hit for average, get on-base, hit for extra-base power and run. He looks like a perennial All-Star at the keystone sack and he will be a starter at some point next year.

OF Oscar Taveras is a Vladimir Guerrero-type who is going to compete for batting titles. He hit .386 in the Midwest League last year! His bat control is uncanny. Its amazing how he squares up the ball with the barrel over and over. Houston GM Jeff Ludnow once said "he's the type of player that will sell tickets one day."

And then you have Shelby Miller, a big bodied Texan who some liken to Matt Cain. He's just a phone call away at Memphis and profiles as a No. 1-2.

And he might not even be their highest ceiling pitcher because they also have fireballin' Carlos Martinez and his high-90s fastball.

The Cards might be in the best position than any organization in baseball. They are loaded!

Good stuff. Wong is killing it in Springfield. I haven't heard much about Tavaras yet, but yeah, the Cards have really built up the farm system over the past 4 or 5 seasons.

Gerry Mandering · 04-20-2012, 01:46 PM

Not to dogg Pujols, he is arguably the best hitter since Ted Williams and I would never count him out. It's just business.

Why pay $240 million for him when you get .900 OPS production at the same position from two cost controlled guys like Craig and Adams?

There's a reason why the Redbirds have 11 world championships. Pujols is not going to make or break this franchise.

Requiem · 04-20-2012, 01:49 PM

Too bad Craig and Adams aren't going to put that up.

Gerry Mandering · 04-20-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bombay

Good stuff. Wong is killing it in Springfield. I haven't heard much about Tavaras yet, but yeah, the Cards have really built up the farm system over the past 4 or 5 seasons.

Good read on Taveras right here:

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseb...720019f26.html

Gerry Mandering · 04-20-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem

Too bad Craig and Adams aren't going to put that up.

Craig posted a .917 OPS in 75 games last year.

Adams has torn the cover off the ball at every professional stop. He owns a .318 career average in the minors. Nobody doubts his bat. His big problem is positional versatility because he is a big, fat ass.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-20-2012, 06:37 PM

Matt Kemp has been raking this year....another HR in the first inning tonight.

8 HRs and 20 RBIs already this season.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-20-2012, 11:12 PM

Alex Rodriguez cleared the fences for the 631st time, passing former teammate Ken Griffey Jr. to take over fifth place on the career list.

SouthStndJunkie · 04-21-2012, 01:09 PM

Texas looks like they are going to be tough to beat this year.

They are 12-2 on the year and have fisted the Tigers in the last 2 games.

bombay · 04-21-2012, 03:09 PM

White Sox' Humber is perfect through 8.

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04-19-2012, 12:07 PM	#126
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,842	Babe Ruth did it ****faced.

04-19-2012, 06:00 PM	#134
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Curtis Granderson is on a roll so far tonight. 3 HRs in the first 4 innings of the Yankees game.

04-19-2012, 08:03 PM	#135
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,842	Kemp knocks another one. Dodgers beat the Brewers. Now they're 10-3.

04-20-2012, 12:19 PM	#139
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,562	Does anyone got a first baseman they can trade to the Dodgers?

04-20-2012, 01:39 PM	#141
Gerry Mandering Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	The only reason why the Cardinals even considered keeping Pujols is because he was a hometown treasure. From a pure competitive standpoint, it didn't make any sense. They already got his best years on an eight-year, $116 million deal. It made no business sense to pay him twice the amount for diminished play. They used the money left over to get Carlos Beltran, still an All-Star caliber player, on a short-term, low-risk deal.Not only are they well-equipped to compete for a title this year, their farm system might have more top-flight prospects than any system right now. They will probably let Lance Berkman walk after this year because they have two capable young 1B in Matt Adams and Allen Craig who are capable of putting up a .900 OPS for a dirt-cheap salary. 2B Kolten Wong, the club's 2011 first round pick, is developing into a well-rounded player that can hit for average, get on-base, hit for extra-base power and run. He looks like a perennial All-Star at the keystone sack and he will be a starter at some point next year. OF Oscar Taveras is a Vladimir Guerrero-type who is going to compete for batting titles. He hit .386 in the Midwest League last year! His bat control is uncanny. Its amazing how he squares up the ball with the barrel over and over. Houston GM Jeff Ludnow once said "he's the type of player that will sell tickets one day." And then you have Shelby Miller, a big bodied Texan who some liken to Matt Cain. He's just a phone call away at Memphis and profiles as a No. 1-2. And he might not even be their highest ceiling pitcher because they also have fireballin' Carlos Martinez and his high-90s fastball. The Cards might be in the best position than any organization in baseball. They are loaded!

04-20-2012, 01:46 PM	#143
Gerry Mandering Just Drafted New to the Forum Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Not to dogg Pujols, he is arguably the best hitter since Ted Williams and I would never count him out. It's just business. Why pay $240 million for him when you get .900 OPS production at the same position from two cost controlled guys like Craig and Adams? There's a reason why the Redbirds have 11 world championships. Pujols is not going to make or break this franchise.

04-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#144
Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,567 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	Too bad Craig and Adams aren't going to put that up.

04-20-2012, 06:37 PM	#147
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Matt Kemp has been raking this year....another HR in the first inning tonight. 8 HRs and 20 RBIs already this season.

04-20-2012, 11:12 PM	#148
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Alex Rodriguez cleared the fences for the 631st time, passing former teammate Ken Griffey Jr. to take over fifth place on the career list.

04-21-2012, 01:09 PM	#149
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,258	Texas looks like they are going to be tough to beat this year. They are 12-2 on the year and have fisted the Tigers in the last 2 games.

04-21-2012, 03:09 PM	#150
bombay Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: denver Posts: 4,330	White Sox' Humber is perfect through 8.