2023 MLB (non-Tigers) catch all thread

[Tenacious D]

5 hours ago, 1776 said:

He and Preller didn’t get along, at all. They weren’t on the same page about anything and it just came to a head. Good for Melvin. He’s a Bay Area native. 

Padres probably saved some money, too, instead of firing him and paying off his remaining contract.  Given their local TV deal and insane payroll, they are probably in penny-pinching mode.

[1776]

Tiger killer Nelson Cruz announced his retirement. 

[1776]

The Guardians announced on Monday that former catcher Stephen Vogt has been named the 45th manager in franchise history.

[Toddwert]

Craig Counsell going to the Cubs according to Jeff Passan

[chasfh]

1 hour ago, Toddwert said:

Craig Counsell going to the Cubs according to Jeff Passan

Man, sure didn't see that’s one coming

[SoCalTiger]

2 hours ago, chasfh said:

Man, sure didn't see that’s one coming

8 million a year also ! Yea 

[Toddwert]

Angels Hire Ron Washington... must be low on blow money 😛

[casimir]

When do the Astros announce Ausmus as manager?

[Tiger337]

1 hour ago, casimir said:

When do the Astros announce Ausmus as manager?

They still haven't gotten over the loss of Hinch.

Edited November 9, 2023 by Tiger337

[oblong]

Then we can trade for him again. 

[Toddwert]

15 minutes ago, oblong said:

Then we can trade for him again. 

and Todd Jones

[Jim Cowan]

18 minutes ago, Toddwert said:

and Todd Jones

Doug Brocail

[Biff Mayhem]

Orlando Miller too. Then we can trade them all for Juan Gonzalez.

 

I'm still bitter about that trade.

[casimir]

1 hour ago, Biff Mayhem said:

Orlando Miller too. Then we can trade them all for Juan Gonzalez.

 

I'm still bitter about that trade.

That trade has been legally drinking beer for a few years now.  Let it go.

[Toddwert]

too bad we cant have Lima Time !

[Tenacious D]

Anybody got a buck?

[gehringer_2]

His glove hand may have been overrated as a shortstop, but I guess his right hand does OK signing checks. The Captain has done a good turn for his old hometown. 

Quote

Ripken and Jeter were in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, Nov. 14, to unveil Jeter Family Field and Derek Jeter Field at Kalamazoo Central High School.

The $5 million complex at Jeter’s alma mater was funded by the former Yankee’s Turn 2 Foundation.

Ripken’s foundation, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation named after his late father, a former MLB manager — was instrumental in helping design and build the new baseball and softball complex.

 

https://www.mlive.com/sports/2023/11/jeter-gives-back-from-hopping-fences-to-building-a-5m-baseball-complex-at-his-alma-mater.html

[CMRivdogs]

I don’t know, this may be pushing things too far. If anything, eliminate ghost runners in extra innings 

 

[oblong]

why?  It was fine the way it is. Are they trying to introduce drama? Is a few min per game worth it?

Ultimately I guess I support whatever the players want. The owners?  Don't trust them or their motives.  

Whatever.

[Tigermojo]

4 minutes ago, oblong said:

why?  It was fine the way it is. Are they trying to introduce drama? Is a few min per game worth it?

Ultimately I guess I support whatever the players want. The owners?  Don't trust them or their motives.  

Whatever.

Strange move. The clock seemed to be a success. Let's mess around with it!

[oblong]

That committee is 6 owners, 4 players, and an umpire.

 

[casimir]

Is MLB looking to add time in between innings, ie, commercial time, anf this will offset that?

Anyone notice how NCAA games still go long despite the revamped running clock?  Anyone notice how numerous and long commercial breaks are?  Any adjustments made to that?

[ben9753]

29 minutes ago, CMRivdogs said:

I don’t know, this may be pushing things too far. If anything, eliminate ghost runners in extra innings 

If they want the stupid ghost runner, bring it in the 11th or 12 inning, not the 10th. 

Or do this:

10th inning runner starts at first.

11th runner starts at 2nd

12 and on runner starts at 3rd

Edited November 15, 2023 by ben9753

[Cruzer1]

How is Spencer Strider 4th in the Cy Young voting?

[Cruzer1]

Also, Blake Snell is overrated. Don't think he deserves this. He walks too many for my taste. I don't know how he won in such a blowout. Are the voters just looking at ERA?

Edited November 16, 2023 by Cruzer1