The 2013 MLB Random Thoughts Thread

[HHR]

That's a very good deal for Andrus.

They'll probably end up putting Kinsler in the OF or trading him. Which is the right decision imo.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

whats wrong with david price

 

[The War Report]

Nothing is fukking with MLB.TV and MLB Network.

 

[Regular_P]

That's a very good deal for Andrus.

They'll probably end up putting Kinsler in the OF or trading him. Which is the right decision imo.

I'm very intrigued to read your rationale for this contract and why you think they can get anything for Kinsler when he just signed a 5/$75 million deal, turned 30 (31 in a couple months) and had the worst season of his career.

 

[FreedS[ohh]lave]

That's a very good deal for Andrus.

They'll probably end up putting Kinsler in the OF or trading him. Which is the right decision imo.

of course its good for Andrus but why would you sign a singles hitter to that deal?

 

[Captain Crunch]

of course its good for Andrus but why would you sign a singles hitter to that deal?

Defense; speed, and scarcity of position.
He's a perennial 4 WAR player, he's 25, and he has yet to hit his prime.

 

[yseJ]

I just saw this scroll across MLB Network a few minutes ago and literally went

Are the Rangers out of their mind?

theyre 'rewarding' their player and you have a problem with that ?

 

[The War Report]

AL EAST

 

[Czerka]

I'm very intrigued to read your rationale for this contract and why you think they can get anything for Kinsler when he just signed a 5/$75 million deal, turned 30 (31 in a couple months) and had the worst season of his career.

A lot easier to justify than that prince fielder contract

 

[Czerka]

The new changes to the mlb at bat app

 

[Regular_P]

theyre 'rewarding' their player and you have a problem with that ?

Rewarding a league MVP is a lot different than a guy who's never hit .300 (or had an OPS above .727), steals bags at an inefficient rate, never scored 100 runs (hitting near the top of a stacked lineup) and has 127 extra base hits in four seasons.

A lot easier to justify than that prince fielder contract

A perennial MVP candidate doesn't deserve a large contract now?

For all you defense stalwarts, why'd the Tigers get swept in the WS? It wasn't because of their below average defense, it was because they couldn't get a big hit to save their lives.

 

[yseJ]

Rewarding a league MVP is a lot different than a guy who's never hit .300 (or had an OPS above .727), steals bags at an inefficient rate, never scored 100 runs (hitting near the top of a stacked lineup) and has 127 extra base hits in four seasons.



A perennial MVP candidate doesn't deserve a large contract now?

For all you defense stalwarts, why'd the Tigers get swept in the WS? It wasn't because of their below average defense, it was because they couldn't get a big hit to save their lives.

so you agree 'rewarding' players isnt always a good idea ? good. baby steps I guess next step- admit to yourself a 1st rounder in football isnt 'trash'

and tigers got swept not because yall couldnt get a big hit. you got swept because your hitting was overmatched by good pitching and good defense (crawford, blanco) kept taking away hits from yall while your pitching and defense werent so good.

defense wins championships in nearly every sport except maaaybe bball

 

[FloorGeneral]

Longoria been flashing leather all game long.

 

[Regular_P]

so you agree 'rewarding' players isnt always a good idea ? good. baby steps I guess next step- admit to yourself a 1st rounder in football isnt 'trash'

and tigers got swept not because yall couldnt get a big hit. you got swept because your hitting was overmatched by good pitching and good defense (crawford, blanco) kept taking away hits from yall while your pitching and defense werent so good.

defense wins championships in nearly every sport except maaaybe bball

Yep, they got shutout twice strictly because of defense. They had two hits in one game and five in the other. Nothing but angels in the outfield for the Giants in that series.

:yao: @ you missing my point with rewarding players. Teams should reward the right players, ya know, the ones that produce. Andrus isn't even a prime-Jimmy Rollins caliber player and he's getting $120 million.

A low first rounder is "trash" if that's all you're giving for the best CB in football, especially if you want to add Alex Smith and his larger salary. I know logic doesn't apply to your line of thinking though. :yao:

 

[The War Report]

Brian Kenny and Harold Reynolds are the SAS/Skip Bayless of baseball. :wow2: