MLB: 2014 Regular Season Thread

Morrison J · 14-04-2014 4:16pm

I know its still extremely early but I think the Brewers are legit (if you look at the 2014 predictions thread I tipped them to finish above the Pirates). I was genuinely surprised to see so many experts so down on them this year.

In the fantasy league I'm in with a few mates I took Lucroy ahead of Carlos Santana. I really like Lucroy and think he'll have a huge year. Khris Davis is another I really like also even if he hasn't been too hot yet.

Pitching wise I'm really high on Marco Estrada. He'll have an All-Star calibre year imo and then I'v good faith in the likes of Lohse as well. Really enjoying watching this Brewers team.

rockonollie · 14-04-2014 4:26pm

More to add to his Paul Bunion stories........the legend of Corky Miller continued as he blew a 57mph pitch past the batter to record a K in AAA

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=32073753&sid=t416

rockonollie · 14-04-2014 8:00pm

Photo leaked from Reds' dressing room prior to yesterdays game.....

MilanPan!c · 14-04-2014 8:19pm

jack presley wrote: »

Sure everyone takes 3 of the Red Sox these days....!!!

(sorry Milan, couldn't resist)

[shakes fist]

I can only hope that when Pedroia, Middlebrooks and Victorino ... And Uehara ... Are back... It'll get better...

And sure, injuries now are better than injuries in September.

MilanPan!c · 14-04-2014 11:34pm

Some injury update:

Cervelli off to the DL
Pedroia gets "great news" won't be on DL
Uehara not going on DL either

http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=10781396&city=newyork&src=desktop

http://bostonglobe.scribblelive.com/Event/Red_Sox_2014_season_updates/113327695

Oh and the Yankees are saying there's no way they'll sign Drew, as Boras is asking for too much. Sounds familiar:

http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=10781396&city=newyork&src=desktop

rockonollie · 15-04-2014 2:46am

Don't know what's in the water in Cincinnati

Scoring through 6....

Top 1: RBI single, Pirates 1-0
Bottom 1: 2 Run homer, Reds 2-1
Top 2: Back to back homers, Pirates 3-2
Bottom 4: 2 Run homer, Reds 4-3
Top 5: Back to back homers, Pirates 5-4
Bottom 5: 2 Run homer, Reds 6-5
Top 6: Back to back homers, Pirates 7-6
Bottom 6: Sole homer, tied 7-7

That's 10 homers in 6 innings (Ballpark full game record already broken) and they're in a rain delay.

smackbunnybaby · 15-04-2014 8:58am

rockonollie wrote: »

More to add to his Paul Bunion stories........the legend of Corky Miller continued as he blew a 57mph pitch past the batter to record a K in AAA

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=32073753&sid=t416

Ludicrous

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 15-04-2014 9:06am

rockonollie wrote: »

Don't know what's in the water in Cincinnati

Scoring through 6....

Top 1: RBI single, Pirates 1-0
Bottom 1: 2 Run homer, Reds 2-1
Top 2: Back to back homers, Pirates 3-2
Bottom 4: 2 Run homer, Reds 4-3
Top 5: Back to back homers, Pirates 5-4
Bottom 5: 2 Run homer, Reds 6-5
Top 6: Back to back homers, Pirates 7-6
Bottom 6: Sole homer, tied 7-7

That's 10 homers in 6 innings (Ballpark full game record already broken) and they're in a rain delay.

I had a look this morning.. insanity

rockonollie · 15-04-2014 12:50pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

I had a look this morning.. insanity

Jobu must be over-doing it.........we'll start over again this afternoon, with a shortened double-header.

No rain, but temperatures 35 degrees lower than last night.

jack presley · 15-04-2014 12:55pm

rockonollie wrote: »

Jobu must be over-doing it.........we'll start over again this afternoon, with a shortened double-header.

No rain, but temperatures 35 degrees lower than last night.

10 home runs and Bartolo Colon wasn't even pitching!

rockonollie · 15-04-2014 12:59pm

jack presley wrote: »

10 home runs and Bartolo Colon wasn't even pitching!

No.....but Homer Bailey was

rockonollie · 15-04-2014 1:36pm

Video of the day nomination........

http://deadspin.com/phillies-fans-reactions-to-dan-ugglas-grand-slam-are-am-1563288296?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

rockonollie · 16-04-2014 2:10am

Dare I say it........

BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE

Morrison J · 16-04-2014 2:26am

Ace Ventura living up to his name. Throwing bullets. I like him.

rockonollie · 16-04-2014 2:41am

Pirates are sinking in the Ohio river.......

jack presley · 16-04-2014 7:48am

http://www.lamag.com/features/2014/04/13/escape-from-cuba-yasiel-puigs-untold-journey-to-the-dodgers

Interesting story about Puig's journey to America that's being talked about quite a bit on the US sports shows at the moment.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 16-04-2014 9:44am

FEcking hell Strasbourg got smacked around by the Marlins last night, funny the Marlins seem to have his number over the past 3 years.

jack presley · 16-04-2014 10:09am

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

FEcking hell Strasbourg got smacked around by the Marlins last night, funny the Marlins seem to have his number over the past 3 years.

Strasburg is hard to figure out. One day he's brilliant the next, he gets hit all over the place. I know all pitchers have days when they don't have their stuff but it seems to happen more to Strasburg than the other elite pitchers.

Having said that, I'd still have him on my team in a heartbeat.

Coeus · 16-04-2014 10:10am

So it looks like the Astros are sick of been bad or are starting to worry about their bottom line and have called up George Springer. It will be interesting to see if this guy lives up to the hype!

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 16-04-2014 10:25am

jack presley wrote: »

Strasburg is hard to figure out. One day he's brilliant the next, he gets hit all over the place. I know all pitchers have days when they don't have their stuff but it seems to happen more to Strasburg than the other elite pitchers.

Having said that, I'd still have him on my team in a heartbeat.

Strasbourg needs to learn not to throw the heat so often. Thats what's killing him, trying to get ahead in the count throwing heaters is getting him hit all over the place.

On a side note. I'm excited to see Zach Walters hit his first Home run. Serious talent.

jack presley · 16-04-2014 2:09pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Strasbourg needs to learn not to throw the heat so often. Thats what's killing him, trying to get ahead in the count throwing heaters is getting him hit all over the place.

Is that poor coaching, bad game calling by the catcher or is he on his own when it comes to pitch selection? Maybe the pitching coach needs to be more forceful in getting him to mix it up a bit more

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 16-04-2014 2:34pm

jack presley wrote: »

Is that poor coaching, bad game calling by the catcher or is he on his own when it comes to pitch selection? Maybe the pitching coach needs to be more forceful in getting him to mix it up a bit more

I dont really know, to be fair to Strasbourg and the catcher the Marlins just looked like they could hit anything last night. But this is the third dodgy start Strasbourg has had this season and two of them havent been against good hitting teams, no offence to the Marlins or Mets but the Braves are just at an upper tier so occasionally you'll expect that to happen.

I hope he gets out of this habit though. We need him being an ace to lead this staff.

boccy23 · 16-04-2014 3:15pm

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

I dont really know, to be fair to Strasbourg and the catcher the Marlins just looked like they could hit anything last night. But this is the third dodgy start Strasbourg has had this season and two of them havent been against good hitting teams, no offence to the Marlins or Mets but the Braves are just at an upper tier so occasionally you'll expect that to happen.

I hope he gets out of this habit though. We need him being an ace to lead this staff.

Mike Stanton had 5 RBI. (Always be Mike to me:D)

JONJO THE MISER · 16-04-2014 5:02pm

Nothing like sitting in on a pleasant evening with a bottle of wine and watching baseball, windows open with the smell of freshly cut crass wafting through the air.

rockonollie · 16-04-2014 5:56pm

Billy Hamilton just scored a run without a ball being put in play....

rockonollie · 16-04-2014 7:34pm

For any doubters of the new Reds manager......Joey Votto is batting .500 with 3 homers since the controversial decision to move him to the 2-hole on Saturday.

rockonollie · 16-04-2014 8:05pm

I think Cueto is healthy again......9IP, 0R, 3H, 12K

Reds win their first series of the year

MoyVilla9 · 16-04-2014 10:43pm

Tanaka looked fantastic today. After last weeks discussion about him: that was an ace performance.

jack presley · 16-04-2014 11:22pm

Bloody hell. back to back to back HR given up on Sunday. Now back to back HRs today.

The old guys (Colon and Valverde) showing why no one else wanted them

EDIT: but on the positive side, the Mets are over .500 for the first time since 24 April last year. Enjoy it while it lasts eh?

Coeus · 16-04-2014 11:43pm

jack presley wrote: »

Bloody hell. back to back to back HR given up on Sunday. Now back to back HRs today.

The old guys (Colon and Valverde) showing why no one else wanted them

True, Valverde especially cannot be trusted. Gee was good today, surprised he didn't get to finish the game. He didn't look injured or anything.

Great road trip, ye just need to bring that form home.

MLB: 2014 Regular Season Thread

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