Here's Keith Law of Baseball Today:
"Somebody told Ruben Amaro that the Phillies needed to get 'younger', so he got Michael and Delmon!"
That there is classic Law, and I thought it was funny enough to share!
And if you don't get it, read my previous posts, that should explain it!
Sayonara!
-TBC
Friday, January 25, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Really, Delmon Young...
Excuse me while I go throw up! :P
Really though, Baseball Today has done a fabulous job of tearing both Michael and Delmon Young to shreads. And then the Phillies (host Eric Karabell's and my team) go and sign/trade for not one, but both!!!!!!!!
This is proof that God does indeed have a sense of humor (thought I find this anything but funny)!
Adios!
-TBC
Really though, Baseball Today has done a fabulous job of tearing both Michael and Delmon Young to shreads. And then the Phillies (host Eric Karabell's and my team) go and sign/trade for not one, but both!!!!!!!!
This is proof that God does indeed have a sense of humor (thought I find this anything but funny)!
Adios!
-TBC
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Well, saw that coming...
So long to the "beast" Michael Morse, rest assured that you will be missed!!!!!!!!!! Please consider coming to Philly next year! :P
Friday, December 28, 2012
Christmas Break Blogging Part 2
As promised, here is part 2 of my Christmas break blogging spree!
So...
Dan Haren to the Nationals: Cool, Now the Nationals have the best rotation in the majors! And that's literally all I thought about that!
John Lannan to the Phillies: I was really surprised by this move, but overall, I think it will help the team. I attribute Lannan's struggles at Citizens Bank Park to the lineup he was facing when he pitched there! It should be interesting seeing Lannan on our side of that rivalry, but at least I don't have to put up with a whole year of Tyler Cloyd, who I think would be extremly aggrivating!
Mike Adams to the Phillies: Oh great, let's go sign another former Padres reliever who can give up 3 runs for each 1/3 inning! LOL, I think (pray) that this will go better than the disaster that was Chad Qualls last year and that he's still here by the end of the year, preferably with an ERA under 3!
And then there's Michael Young...
Honestly, I may not be able to blog again until spring training (yes, I have that much school!) ONly 46 days until pitchers and catchers report!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ciao for now (read, probably a really long time!)
~TBC
So...
Dan Haren to the Nationals: Cool, Now the Nationals have the best rotation in the majors! And that's literally all I thought about that!
John Lannan to the Phillies: I was really surprised by this move, but overall, I think it will help the team. I attribute Lannan's struggles at Citizens Bank Park to the lineup he was facing when he pitched there! It should be interesting seeing Lannan on our side of that rivalry, but at least I don't have to put up with a whole year of Tyler Cloyd, who I think would be extremly aggrivating!
Mike Adams to the Phillies: Oh great, let's go sign another former Padres reliever who can give up 3 runs for each 1/3 inning! LOL, I think (pray) that this will go better than the disaster that was Chad Qualls last year and that he's still here by the end of the year, preferably with an ERA under 3!
And then there's Michael Young...
Honestly, I may not be able to blog again until spring training (yes, I have that much school!) ONly 46 days until pitchers and catchers report!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ciao for now (read, probably a really long time!)
~TBC
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Christmas Break Blog Post :P
So... Much has happened since I last blogged! In fact, much has happened with the teams I cover, so let's jump right in!
Denard Span to the Nationals: I guess its good that the Nationals finally have their "center fielder", though I just don't see why this had to happen. I think Bryce Harper could have definitely played center field like he did for a good part of last season, and Jayson Werth showed he could hit leadoff just fine when he came back from injury last season. My least favorite part of this is that is fills all three outfield spots for next year and forces the team to choose either Adam LaRoche or Michael Morse. LaRoche is a free agent and may or may not sign with the team (That's a whole other story).
If he does resign, then it is very likely that Morse will be traded. You can see my dilemma. I really really really like Morse, so I selfishly hope he stays with the team. Except, wait a second...The Nationals need a lefty reliever, the Phillies need a right handed power bat...How about Antonio Bastartdo and a couple of prospects for Morse????? Extremly unlikely, I know, but let me dream!
Another problem about this trade is it blocks a bunch of young talent, namely Tyler Moore, Roger Bernadina, and even Steve Lombardozzi. Now, while none of these guys are exactly Albert Pujols or Mike Trout, they could all probably handle a starting job, and now they are all reglegated to the bench for another season. Also, none of them cost a top pitching prospect!
Ben Revere to the Phillies: I really liked this move! I mean, I'm sad about losing the Vanimal, but we really needed a center fielder and we didn't overpay for Josh Hamilton, BJ Upton or Michael Bourn! I really don't care about the prospect lost, 'cuz I really pay much attention to prospects. The best non-intended consequence of this deal is that Kyle Kendrick is now absolutely guaranteed a rotation spot. I have always said that given the opportunity he will shine and now he has that opportunity!
I will try to post about the pitching side of things tomorrow or sometime before I go back to school!
Ciao for now!
~TBC
Denard Span to the Nationals: I guess its good that the Nationals finally have their "center fielder", though I just don't see why this had to happen. I think Bryce Harper could have definitely played center field like he did for a good part of last season, and Jayson Werth showed he could hit leadoff just fine when he came back from injury last season. My least favorite part of this is that is fills all three outfield spots for next year and forces the team to choose either Adam LaRoche or Michael Morse. LaRoche is a free agent and may or may not sign with the team (That's a whole other story).
If he does resign, then it is very likely that Morse will be traded. You can see my dilemma. I really really really like Morse, so I selfishly hope he stays with the team. Except, wait a second...The Nationals need a lefty reliever, the Phillies need a right handed power bat...How about Antonio Bastartdo and a couple of prospects for Morse????? Extremly unlikely, I know, but let me dream!
Another problem about this trade is it blocks a bunch of young talent, namely Tyler Moore, Roger Bernadina, and even Steve Lombardozzi. Now, while none of these guys are exactly Albert Pujols or Mike Trout, they could all probably handle a starting job, and now they are all reglegated to the bench for another season. Also, none of them cost a top pitching prospect!
Ben Revere to the Phillies: I really liked this move! I mean, I'm sad about losing the Vanimal, but we really needed a center fielder and we didn't overpay for Josh Hamilton, BJ Upton or Michael Bourn! I really don't care about the prospect lost, 'cuz I really pay much attention to prospects. The best non-intended consequence of this deal is that Kyle Kendrick is now absolutely guaranteed a rotation spot. I have always said that given the opportunity he will shine and now he has that opportunity!
I will try to post about the pitching side of things tomorrow or sometime before I go back to school!
Ciao for now!
~TBC
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
My Thoughts On The AL MVP
Because Seriously, who hasn't spoke their mind about this?!?!?!
So... my pick would have to be Mike Trout! Sorry, to Mr. Cabrera , but I think that most of the evidence clearly points to Trout.
Trout's Wins Above Replacment (a stat that measures total value) was historically high. I don't know the exact number but there aren't many people who have had a 10.0 WAR season. WAR is not the be all and end all of stats. but when there is a difference of almost 4 wins between player's (Trout's 10.7 to Cabrera's 6.9) respective WARs that should be a red flag as to which player is more valuable...
Some popular myths on why Miguel Cabrera was the MVP debunked:
1. The Tigers made the postseason...Yeah, but the Angels had more wins and played in a harder division...SO THERE!
2. Cabrera won the triple crown...And your point is what? Batting average and RBIs are far from telling stats...SO THERE!
3. Trout has many more years to win MVP...Seriously?!?!?!?!? What kind of crazy argument is this....WHATEVER!
Um... so that's what I had on my mind...Not gonna write about the postseason, it's old news by now! Not gonna write about that insane Marlins-Blue Jays deal... Don't really fell like it!
So HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! and I'll check in again soon!
~TBC
So... my pick would have to be Mike Trout! Sorry, to Mr. Cabrera , but I think that most of the evidence clearly points to Trout.
Trout's Wins Above Replacment (a stat that measures total value) was historically high. I don't know the exact number but there aren't many people who have had a 10.0 WAR season. WAR is not the be all and end all of stats. but when there is a difference of almost 4 wins between player's (Trout's 10.7 to Cabrera's 6.9) respective WARs that should be a red flag as to which player is more valuable...
Some popular myths on why Miguel Cabrera was the MVP debunked:
1. The Tigers made the postseason...Yeah, but the Angels had more wins and played in a harder division...SO THERE!
2. Cabrera won the triple crown...And your point is what? Batting average and RBIs are far from telling stats...SO THERE!
3. Trout has many more years to win MVP...Seriously?!?!?!?!? What kind of crazy argument is this....WHATEVER!
Um... so that's what I had on my mind...Not gonna write about the postseason, it's old news by now! Not gonna write about that insane Marlins-Blue Jays deal... Don't really fell like it!
So HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! and I'll check in again soon!
~TBC
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Oh..Wow!
I can't believe this crazy, frustrating, intense, exhilarating, heart-breaking, jubilant, and overall (to pick just one word) INCREDIBLE season has come to an end! Well, not everything ends here (for 10 teams, this is the best part of the season). There is only one thing I can say: IGNITE YOUR POSTSEASON NATITUDE PEEPS!
So, the format of this article will be using the adjectives I used above to recap random moments of the season, Let's get this started!
Crazy:
... Is the playoff teams! From the expected (Yankees), to the expected teams who got in in unexpected ways (Detroit, Texas), slightly unexpected (Reds, Giants), not-so-expected (Nationals), and completely out of the blue (A's, Orioles), I absolutley can't wait for these teams to play in October!!!!!
Frustrating:
... Is the Phillies bullpen! Really, was there any doubt that this was the most frustrating! These guys drove me absolutley crazy during the first half, and right now the guys I would rely on would probably be Papelbon and Horst and nobody else!
Intense:
... Is the perfect way to describe the only 19-year-old in the big leagues! I mean, who else plays the game with as much intensity as Bryce Harper!
Exhilarating:
... Is the many walk-offs by the Nationals and Phillies this year! There were so many great one that i cannot pick just one!
Heart-Breaking:
... Is the last 5 days for the Texas Rangers. Coming into the finals series two games up, they just needed one win to clinch the division. So, in perfect choke form, they lost all three games, slipped to a wild card spot, and then proceeded to lose the play-in game to the Orioles. Dreams of a third consecutive worldseries appearance were shattered. I know how that feels, I went through it last year!
Jubilant:
... Is the Oakland A's! They were on the opposite side of the Texas debacle and boy, let me tell you I was lovin' it! I really like underdog teams and was so happy when they won Wednesday to clinch the division!
So, there you have it! Hope y'all have enjoyed this as much as I did and havr fun watching October baseball!
~TBC
So, the format of this article will be using the adjectives I used above to recap random moments of the season, Let's get this started!
Crazy:
... Is the playoff teams! From the expected (Yankees), to the expected teams who got in in unexpected ways (Detroit, Texas), slightly unexpected (Reds, Giants), not-so-expected (Nationals), and completely out of the blue (A's, Orioles), I absolutley can't wait for these teams to play in October!!!!!
Frustrating:
... Is the Phillies bullpen! Really, was there any doubt that this was the most frustrating! These guys drove me absolutley crazy during the first half, and right now the guys I would rely on would probably be Papelbon and Horst and nobody else!
Intense:
... Is the perfect way to describe the only 19-year-old in the big leagues! I mean, who else plays the game with as much intensity as Bryce Harper!
Exhilarating:
... Is the many walk-offs by the Nationals and Phillies this year! There were so many great one that i cannot pick just one!
Heart-Breaking:
... Is the last 5 days for the Texas Rangers. Coming into the finals series two games up, they just needed one win to clinch the division. So, in perfect choke form, they lost all three games, slipped to a wild card spot, and then proceeded to lose the play-in game to the Orioles. Dreams of a third consecutive worldseries appearance were shattered. I know how that feels, I went through it last year!
Jubilant:
... Is the Oakland A's! They were on the opposite side of the Texas debacle and boy, let me tell you I was lovin' it! I really like underdog teams and was so happy when they won Wednesday to clinch the division!
So, there you have it! Hope y'all have enjoyed this as much as I did and havr fun watching October baseball!
~TBC
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