2013 MLB Season Thread

[fundmark19]

Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...ected/2873931/

Beauty game in Atlanta last night... people should watch the video. When Carlos Gomez goes in another world, he truly goes into another world.

Brian McCann is the absolute man. I really like the Braves now! Hopefully they don't choke like normal

[transplant99]

The gap between second baseman Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees on a new contract is enormous, with sources telling ESPN's Buster Olney that the soon-to-be free agent is seeking approximately $305 million over 10 years.

The absurdity of MLB salaries has no conclusion.

[fundmark19]

Originally Posted by transplant99

The absurdity of MLB salaries has no conclusion.

Jay Z is going to be a very successful sports agent just based on this one contract.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...ected/2873931/

Beauty game in Atlanta last night... people should watch the video. When Carlos Gomez goes in another world, he truly goes into another world.

If you watch the full replay on MLB.com (not the one embedded on USA today) it shows Gomez staring down Maholm like a person on bath salts after his first strike. One thing the people fail to realize this thing has been boiling for 3 years between Gomez and Maholm, it just didn't start in June. It started in 2010 when Maholm was with the Pirates, Gomez hit a gigantic homer of him in Milwaukee in April, which pissed off Maholm because when he next pitched against the Brewers (in July of that year), he straight-up nailed Gomez, and it was neither an isolated incident nor accident, as Gomez was only one of 3 Brewer hitters to taste the wrath of Maholm that day. He pitched 7 innings of 3-hit ball while walking only 2, so it's not like he was having control issues, or anything.

It is also interesting to note that one of the other guys who got drilled was Hart who had homered off Maholm in the first inning that night in 2010, those haven't done anything stupid with facing each other since. Fast forward to June of this year, Maholm hits Gomez yet another time, leading to the events of last night. Coincidence for what happened in Atlanta last night? I don't think so. Gomez sure did like act like a jackass though.

Anyway just disgusting how awful the Braves have played against clubs that are barely 500 clubs the last two weeks. They are either barely losing to them because they can't hit or they barely win against bad bullpens.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by transplant99

The absurdity of MLB salaries has no conclusion.

There may be a drag on salaries if regional cable subscribers don't have to prop up sports networks they don't watch.

As noted above, the Astros get $80 M per year local tv revenues for games no one watches. If there is ever a reform to cable packages, there we will be a big drop in revenues.

[troutman]

Selig retiring in 2015.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Dodgers will offer Cano 10 years and $600 million. I mean after ARod and Pujols I imagine no team is actually stupid enough to give a 30+ year old a 10 year deal right?

[Drake]

Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, who changed the face of Major League Baseball while leading the sport into an era of unprecedented popularity and prosperity, will formally step down from the office in January 2015. The announcement was made Thursday.

"It remains my great privilege to serve the game I have loved throughout my life," Selig said. "Baseball is the greatest game ever invented, and I look forward to continuing its extraordinary growth and addressing several significant issues during the remainder of my term.

"I am grateful to the owners throughout Major League Baseball for their unwavering support and for allowing me to lead this great institution. I thank our players, who give me unlimited enthusiasm about the future of our game. Together we have taken this sport to new heights and have positioned our national pastime to thrive for generations to come. Most of all, I would like to thank our fans, who are the heart and soul of our game."

Selig will announce shortly a transition plan in preparation for his retirement, which will reorganize centralized MLB management.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...4&ymd=20130926

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by troutman

Selig retiring in 2015.

It's about ####ing time. Personally, I think baseball was tarnished under his rule.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Baseball has thrived despite Selig, not because of him.

Baseball is a game where literally everything is measurable and personnel like Billy Beane found a way to exploit mathematical algarythems.

His handling of PEDs was horrific, the all star game fiascos (the tie and home field advantage to the winner). Jeffrey Loria having free reign. Bettman refused to deal with Bascillie meanwhile Selig is in bed with baseball counterpart Loria.

I could write an essay. Alas I'll stop here and will have a drink to celebrate come January 2015!

[KelVarnsen]

#ExitSandman

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

#ExitSandman

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?c_id=nyy&c...30927_12433764

[fundmark19]

Well the rays have been choking big time and lost 2 to the jays. Al wild card will come down to the final day! Cleveland guaranteed at least a playoff. I am hoping for a 3 way tie since it would be hilarious

[GirlySports]

I think there will be a playoff to get into the playoff to get into the playoffs!

[Montana Moe]

I actually watched a Mariners win today!

I did see someone in a Flames sweater at the game, so if that was someone on CP, howdy!

[Maritime Q-Scout]

I'm totally rooting for the Jays today!

Darvish on the mound for the Rangers. Soto behind the plate, I'd prefer Perzynski but we'll see. Exciting times in the AL.

[KelVarnsen]

Henderson Alvarez just threw a no hitter. Marlins won on a walk off wild pitch.

[Skaloper]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

Henderson Alvarez just threw a no hitter. Marlins won on a walk off wild pitch.

That was a heck of a finish!

A pitcher with a batter helmet on celebrating a no-no!

[fundmark19]

Rays win! They will force at least a playoff for the wild card game. Almost blowing a 7-0 lead but held on 7-6.

Cleveland currently up 5-1 looking like they will cruise to a win and Texas and angels tied at 2-2.

Cleveland won and Texas won

Rays vs Texas tomorrow 6 pm mt time winner plays Cleveland on Wednesday for wild card playoff

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Ugh stupid Jays just couldn't close the deal!

Well more baseball.

Go Rangers!