The 2019 MLB Random Thoughts Thread

[FaTaL]

Ronnie Dawson got next

I hope the giants claim kemp, do u think he can handle a starting role at second?

 

[Mike_Pipeson]

Ronnie Dawson got next

Who you think they might trade him (Kemp)and someone else for?

 

[Spence]

I hope the giants claim kemp, do u think he can handle a starting role at second?

He’s ready for everyday duty at 2nd, he’s too small and arm isn’t great enough to beam someone up from a deep field.

 

[Professor K.]

I know Tony Gwynn is an all time great but I will never understand why more players don't try and do what he did. I'm tired of the game being basically home runs or strikeouts. Put the ball in play, get on base, make the pitcher work.

You say that like it's easy. Jeff McNeil is hitting .342 and it took his singles-hitting, no power having ass until he was like 26 to make it to the league, and if he keeps on the same track then he's not getting paid shyt in arbitration, which rewards HRs and RBIs over anything. The game different now. Tony Gwynn is equivalent to a Bill Russell, where he would be a great player in any era, but he *might* not be as legendary as he is if he got dropped into the game today.

 

[FaTaL]

You say that like it's easy. Jeff McNeil is hitting .342 and it took his singles-hitting, no power having ass until he was like 26 to make it to the league, and if he keeps on the same track then he's not getting paid shyt in arbitration, which rewards HRs and RBIs over anything. The game different now. Tony Gwynn is equivalent to a Bill Russell, where he would be a great player in any era, but he *might* not be as legendary as he is if he got dropped into the game today.

He would be forced to change his swing due to launch angle

 

[NYChase718]

Tony GOaTwynn

 

[WhatsGoodTy]

 

[THASTUNNA]

I hope the giants claim kemp, do u think he can handle a starting role at second?

Hard to say. Last year he made the most of starts. Even in the playoffs he was steady getting on base and starting rallies. Maybe the change of scenery will help him. I love Kemp.

 

[THASTUNNA]

Who you think they might trade him (Kemp)and someone else for?

Seth Lugo. High spin rate guy.

 

[Professor K.]

He would be forced to change his swing due to launch angle

Then he's not Tony Gwynn anymore

 

[King Poetic]

I fukking hate the Cardinals

These fools every year find a way to weasel themselves in....

The Indians doing what they have to do and continue to beat those bottom feeders

 

[Mike_Pipeson]

Seth Lugo. High spin rate guy.

I was thinking Stroman. Let's see who we get

 

[Rell Lauren]

You say that like it's easy. Jeff McNeil is hitting .342 and it took his singles-hitting, no power having ass until he was like 26 to make it to the league, and if he keeps on the same track then he's not getting paid shyt in arbitration, which rewards HRs and RBIs over anything. The game different now. Tony Gwynn is equivalent to a Bill Russell, where he would be a great player in any era, but he *might* not be as legendary as he is if he got dropped into the game today.

It took him this long to make the pros because of his injury history, not for a lack of skill.

 

[THASTUNNA]

I was thinking Stroman. Let's see who we get

Luhnow been after Stroman for a while. I believe he tried to trade Castro for him back when Castro had his all star season.

I think Luhnow is trying to make J.B. the centerpiece in any trade. Of course J.B. was suppose to go to Wash. for Harper until their ownership rejected it.

J.B., Toro, Rojas and Beer.. would be decent haul for the Jays.

Stroman spinrate

Sinker 2354
Slider 2826
Cutter 2597
Fastball 2492

But he mainly uses his Sinker, slider and cutter the most.

 

[VegetasHairline]

This is wild. Nelson Cruz didn't play much until he was 28 and will likely hit 400 home runs. Gotta love the randomness of baseball!