MLB 2016 Season Thread

Coeus · 25-09-2016 01:48PM

jack presley wrote: »

Terrible news breaking that Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez has been killed in a boating accident. I'm in shock. Ever since he came on the scene and destroyed the Mets in his first start, he's been my favourite pitcher to watch. He had tremendous stuff.

Horrible start to a Sunday. Puts WC chases and division titles into perspective.

One of my favorite pitchers to watch aswell, a once in a generation talent...absolutely shocked!

8-10 · 25-09-2016 02:53PM

Shocking news. over 250 K's this season including 12 in his last start (shutout of the Nats)

Kid was incredible and on his way to greatness. Tragic

MoyVilla9 · 25-09-2016 03:43PM

It's devastating to hear news like that. I had to read the notification twice to comprehend what I was reading.

krustydoyle · 25-09-2016 03:51PM

Jaysus that's rough.. Details are coming out about the incident now too.

jack presley · 25-09-2016 08:34PM

Some very fitting tributes around the league today. Before the Mets/Phillies game, Keith Hernandez was fighting back the tears but made a lovely speech.

Feels weird talking about baseball today but what a gutsy win for Toronto. After blowing the save, to come back and win it in the bottom of the 9th was great.

jack presley · 25-09-2016 11:16PM

This play by Dustin Pedroia was great

http://deadspin.com/dustin-pedroia-scores-winning-run-by-dancing-around-ray-1787063638

8-10 · 26-09-2016 02:26AM

jack presley wrote: »

This play by Dustin Pedroia was great

http://deadspin.com/dustin-pedroia-scores-winning-run-by-dancing-around-ray-1787063638

23 strike outs in 10 innings, including an MLB record 11 strikeouts in a row, for the Red Sox so its not just the offence ticking on this 11 game winning streak. I really hope this isn't a case of peaking too early as this run is what you expect of a Red Sox playoff team

Igotadose · 26-09-2016 07:31AM

jack presley wrote: »

Some very fitting tributes around the league today. Before the Mets/Phillies game, Keith Hernandez was fighting back the tears but made a lovely speech.

Feels weird talking about baseball today but what a gutsy win for Toronto. After blowing the save, to come back and win it in the bottom of the 9th was great.

Really tough watching baseball right now. Even with the Mets laugher yesterday - gawds the Phillies are awful, not clear when/if they'll be better, either - still the hearts not in it. I expect the Marlins will win at least 2 out of 3 including today. WC comes down to the last 3 games of the season unless SF or STL completely tank, STL has the worst schedule but still...

Loved watching Fernandez pitch, saw many of his starts against the Mets including the 1st one where he was brilliant. Imagine, Mets could've drafted him out of college but took Brandon Nimmo instead. Of course, a lot of teams could've drafted him and the drafts such a crapshoot.

What a tragedy. Reports say they were speeding at night in a boat and none were wearing life jackets. You have to wear life jackets on the ocean, it's unforgiving. Sigh. Young guys, athletes, all feel invulnerable.

Andrew76 · 26-09-2016 07:52AM

jack presley wrote: »

Feels weird talking about baseball today...

Was going to post a hello and ask some newbie questions yesterday (have been lurking for a while) then the news broke, didn't feel appropriate. RIP to all three that were on the boat. That video you linked of Jose being surprised with a visit from his grandmother was very touching.

8-10 · 26-09-2016 09:06AM

Igotadose wrote: »

Really tough watching baseball right now. Even with the Mets laugher yesterday - gawds the Phillies are awful, not clear when/if they'll be better, either - still the hearts not in it. I expect the Marlins will win at least 2 out of 3 including today. WC comes down to the last 3 games of the season unless SF or STL completely tank, STL has the worst schedule but still...

Loved watching Fernandez pitch, saw many of his starts against the Mets including the 1st one where he was brilliant. Imagine, Mets could've drafted him out of college but took Brandon Nimmo instead. Of course, a lot of teams could've drafted him and the drafts such a crapshoot.

What a tragedy. Reports say they were speeding at night in a boat and none were wearing life jackets. You have to wear life jackets on the ocean, it's unforgiving. Sigh. Young guys, athletes, all feel invulnerable.

In fairness it was reported that they all died on impact so life jackets wouldn't have made a difference. Speed was the cause here. I've raced yachts at night and it's pretty scary but safe if you're experienced. Speedboats are a whole different thing though.

jack presley · 26-09-2016 05:19PM

All Marlins to wear 16 in tonight's game.

jack presley · 26-09-2016 07:08PM

I hadn't seen this before but thought it was quite funny.

https://twitter.com/giancarlo818/status/780476961667817473

McLoughlin · 26-09-2016 10:06PM

jack presley wrote: »

All Marlins to wear 16 in tonight's game.

Number 16 is to retired its the first Marlins number to be retired.

Coeus · 26-09-2016 11:18PM

McLoughlin wrote: »

Number 16 is to retired its the first Marlins number to be retired.

Just watched the pre-game there...so sad!

jack presley · 27-09-2016 02:53AM

Fair play to the Marlins. Gutsy performance coming out and winning after all theyve been through.

TimRiggins · 27-09-2016 04:35AM

Dee Gordon who was very close friends with the Fernandez homered on the Marlins first AB of the game. One of the most emotional moments i've seen watching sports. Hard to believe those guys were able to play that quality of Baseball game after a rollercoaster 24 hours. Fair play to them.

8-10 · 27-09-2016 10:37AM

TimRiggins wrote: »

Dee Gordon who was very close friends with the Fernandez homered on the Marlins first AB of the game. One of the most emotional moments i've seen watching sports. Hard to believe those guys were able to play that quality of Baseball game after a rollercoaster 24 hours. Fair play to them.

Gordon took the first pitch of the AB from the opposite side of the plate in tribute before switching and hitting the HR

V1llianous · 27-09-2016 02:43PM

8-10 wrote: »

Gordon took the first pitch of the AB from the opposite side of the plate in tribute before switching and hitting the HR

And was also wearing Fernandez's helmet.

Kal El · 27-09-2016 05:27PM

Super sad hearing about Fernandez, he seems very popular in the baseball community. So young

jack presley · 27-09-2016 07:09PM

Torn ACL for Ramos of the Nats. I know Murph and Harper have little niggling injuries but the they'll be fine for the playoffs but this is a big blow.

And he's a free agent at the end of the season so bad for him personally too.

McLoughlin · 27-09-2016 07:12PM

Seems like Fernandez may win the Cy Young award.

jack presley · 27-09-2016 07:19PM

McLoughlin wrote: »

Seems like Fernandez may win the Cy Young award.

I don't know if I agree with that. I understand the sentiment but I don't think emotions should get in the way of who should rightly get the award. I'm not really an advanced stat nerd but I don't think he's up there this season with Scherzer or Lester

I heard the guys on ESPN today talking about creating an award in his name for a young player that evokes the spirit of the game and I think that might be a better idea.

TimRiggins · 27-09-2016 07:36PM

jack presley wrote: »

I don't know if I agree with that. I understand the sentiment but I don't think emotions should get in the way of who should rightly get the award. I'm not really an advanced stat nerd but I don't think he's up there this season with Scherzer or Lester

I heard the guys on ESPN today talking about creating an award in his name for a young player that evokes the spirit of the game and I think that might be a better idea.

Yeah a CY Young award is really something a Pitcher works all their lives to achieve and I think it's better to create an award in his name.

Classy touch by the Mets pitcher last night to throw Gordon a ball he could homer too.

jack presley · 27-09-2016 07:41PM

TimRiggins wrote: »

Classy touch by the Mets pitcher last night to throw Gordon a ball he could homer too.

I read that today and had to do a double check. Ok, it looked like he mailed it in there but the Mets are in a tight WC race. Do they really want to be giving away a game with only 6 left?

I know it was fitting that the Marlins won the game and it a defeat this season that didn't annoy me like all the others usually do but I think the whole moment was tough for the Mets too and I think it was more that than Bartolo leaving a pitch to be hit.

TimRiggins · 27-09-2016 07:46PM

jack presley wrote: »

I read that today and had to do a double check. Ok, it looked like he mailed it in there but the Mets are in a tight WC race. Do they really want to be giving away a game with only 6 left?

I know it was fitting that the Marlins won the game and it a defeat this season that didn't annoy me like all the others usually do but I think the whole moment was tough for the Mets too and I think it was more that than Bartolo leaving a pitch to be hit.

I think some things are bigger then Baseball though. Tight WC race or not. I don't think they went out intentionally to lose the game, But let a team have a homer after that happens is fine imo.

Gordon hasn't even hit a HR all year until that!

jack presley · 27-09-2016 07:49PM

TimRiggins wrote: »

I think some things are bigger then Baseball though. Tight WC race or not. I don't think they went out intentionally to lose the game, But let a team have a homer after that happens is fine imo.

Gordon hasn't even hit a HR all year until that!

Yeah maybe.

TimRiggins · 27-09-2016 07:53PM

jack presley wrote: »

Yeah maybe.

I feel for the Mets in this abit too because it's difficult circumstances to be in a tight WC race. Giants are still bound to drop games against Colorado and the Dodgers though so I think you'll be fine.

jack presley · 27-09-2016 07:57PM

TimRiggins wrote: »

I feel for the Mets in this abit too because it's difficult circumstances to be in a tight WC race. Giants are still bound to drop games against Colorado and the Dodgers though so I think you'll be fine.

It's going to be tight. I'd love the Reds and Rockies to do us a favour and take a game or two off the Cards/Giants as I can't see the Mets going 5-0 down the stretch.

Being greedy, I'd love if the Mets could sew it up before the last game so Noah can pitch in the WC game. Otherwise they'll be stuck with Seth Lugo pitching!

TimRiggins · 27-09-2016 08:02PM

jack presley wrote: »

It's going to be tight. I'd love the Reds and Rockies to do us a favour and take a game or two off the Cards/Giants as I can't see the Mets going 5-0 down the stretch.

Being greedy, I'd love if the Mets could sew it up before the last game so Noah can pitch in the WC game. Otherwise they'll be stuck with Seth Lugo pitching!

Atleast you're not playing the team below you in a 3 game series that could break your season! Would you rather a home game or Syndegaard pitching?

jack presley · 27-09-2016 08:08PM

TimRiggins wrote: »

Atleast you're not playing the team below you in a 3 game series that could break your season! Would you rather a home game or Syndegaard pitching?

I'd go with Noah I think. They'll probably be facing Bumgarner or Wainwright so I think going with your best pitcher supersedes having a home game. But let's wait until they get there before I start worrying about that...!!!

As for who they're playing, the Mets have a history of stinking it out when playing bad team down the stretch (including the Marlins in both '07 and '08). Team love being spoilers. Having said that I think the Pirates will be tough for the Cardinals and even though they'll probably be resting players and lining up their rotation for the playoffs, the Dodgers would probably love to see the back of the Giants so will probably do all they can to keep them out.

We'll see. Nervous few days ahead!

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