TheWatShot Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: More ESPN Power Ranking fun. Still have the Cards ranked ahead of the Reds (Cincy is 25th). But, my favorite part of this week's ranking is the intro to the St. Louis write-up. A 3-7 record in the last 10 is 'righting the ship'? So they go a whole week without a win and stay #21, then after "righting the ship" they drop two spots? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Baseball man. Sometimes you just have to love it. Anyway. Long story short. My good friend nephew's son was born with a heart problem. His Make a Wish was granted 5 years ago and all he wanted to do was meet Anthony Rizzo. Scheduling, Covid, and Cubs to Yankees caused delays....anyway his family is in NYC for 4 games this weekend compliments of Yankees and Rizzo. Pregame they were talking and stuff. The kid said I've watched you play 6 times and you hit homers in all 6 games. Rizzo joked and said well we'll see if we can keep that going. First inning tonight. Rizzo homered. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) Don't care about Schwarbers avg.. We flew to Denver to watch him this weekend and he just hit a 2 run bomb in the 7th to put Philly up 3-1. First time I've seen him in person in the pros. Edited May 13, 2023 by btownqb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 Some teams played their 40th game tonight (Yankees, Rays, Royals, and A's). Hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through the season. Enjoying this one more than any season in a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 11 hours ago, btownqb said: Don't care about Schwarbers avg.. We flew to Denver to watch him this weekend and he just hit a 2 run bomb in the 7th to put Philly up 3-1. First time I've seen him in person in the pros. -0.5 WAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, rico said: -0.5 WAR Whatever lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 OPS+ for RF. Remember when you were younger and Sesame Street would give you a list of things and ask you which did not belong? Something like Dog, Cat, Tree, Horse? Well, I offer you a baseball version of that game. I'll title it 'Quality MLB Right Fielders'. Now, pick the one that does not belong. A. Judge M. Betts R. Acuna W. Myers F. Tatis N. Castellanos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, 5fouls said: OPS+ for RF. Remember when you were younger and Sesame Street would give you a list of things and ask you which did not belong? Something like Dog, Cat, Tree, Horse? Well, I offer you a baseball version of that game. I'll title it 'Quality MLB Right Fielders'. Now, pick the one that does not belong. A. Judge M. Betts R. Acuna W. Myers F. Tatis N. Castellanos Wil Myers with a stellar performance last night. Great addition for the Reds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 36 minutes ago, btownqb said: Whatever lol Yeah, whatever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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5fouls Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, rico said: Would you believe this is Fraley? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 I'm really surprised that Schwarber has not been a higher average hitter in the Majors. Coming out of IU, I expected him to be a .270-.290 who hit 30-40 HRs a season. I don't think plate discipline is a problem. If anything, he may take too many pitches. Selling out too much for the HR when he could be an elite Doubles guy? Maybe. Regardless of the reason, the low average will always take away from his status as a player to some degree. There's no HOF in the future for someone that hits .220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, 5fouls said: I'm really surprised that Schwarber has not been a higher average hitter in the Majors. Coming out of IU, I expected him to be a .270-.290 who hit 30-40 HRs a season. I don't think plate discipline is a problem. If anything, he may take too many pitches. Selling out too much for the HR when he could be an elite Doubles guy? Maybe. Regardless of the reason, the low average will always take away from his status as a player to some degree. There's no HOF in the future for someone that hits .220. Schwarber is this generations Dave Kingman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 9 hours ago, IU Scott said: Schwarber is this generations Dave Kingman Adam Dunn says hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Reds have won 4 of 5 and playing pretty well of late. They are 18-21 and only are 4 games out of first place. The injury bug is hitting their put hing staff. Laddolo is going to be out around a month with calf injury. One of their bullpen pitchers was put on the DL after get a line drive hitting his ankle yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 A lot of pitchers taking line drives to the head this season... Bradley, Varland, Yarborough, and now Feltner... Won't be long before it's mandatory to wear the protective Super Mario hat... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 10:37 AM, IU Scott said: Schwarber is this generations Dave Kingman 18 hours ago, rico said: Adam Dunn says hello. HUH.... I always thought it was Giancarlo Stanton.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: HUH.... I always thought it was Giancarlo Stanton.... Head scratcher here. Stanton isn't in the same room as Kingman, Dunn, Schwarber. Giancarlo hangs out with Kevin Mitchell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Maybe my math is off but I think Oakland is on pace for about 34 wins and a run differential of about -550 to -600?? That has to be some all time bad stuff there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Thank goodness for the NL Central! After 40 games I've watched enough of the Cubs to know this is .500 at best operation and somehow we still have a chance. Cubs have improved but still missing 1-2 difference makers in the lineup and of course bullpen help. Will be curious to see what we do some July. Cody Bellinger in a 1 year deal has made himself potentially one of the biggest trade deadline guys as it stands now. Left handed bat that can play multiple positions going into a probably high paying contract.....I could see the Cubs dealing him if they think their out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Thank goodness for the NL Central! After 40 games I've watched enough of the Cubs to know this is .500 at best operation and somehow we still have a chance. Cubs have improved but still missing 1-2 difference makers in the lineup and of course bullpen help. Will be curious to see what we do some July. Cody Bellinger in a 1 year deal has made himself potentially one of the biggest trade deadline guys as it stands now. Left handed bat that can play multiple positions going into a probably high paying contract.....I could see the Cubs dealing him if they think their out. 27 runs in 2 days will sure fluff up the old ERA though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronkonagurski Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 23 hours ago, rico said: Adam Dunn says hello. Rob Deer says howdy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, IUFLA said: 27 runs in 2 days will sure fluff up the old ERA though... About 10 days ago I was like ok. I'll forget (won't forgive you Ricketts) what's happened the last 3 seasons. Starting to see some hope,etc....and now the C on the helmet stands for the get healthy Crew which is what we are to other teams. Back in the remove Hoyer and Ross camp and just hire the entire Tampa operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, bronkonagurski said: Rob Deer says howdy Good one. Although he never came near 400 HR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 Mat McLain supposedly getting called up by the Reds tomorrow. If so, 1 down, 2 to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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