The 2014 Major League Baseball Player Chatter, News and Fantasy Thread

[EmpireMaker]

Devin Mesoraco

AVG .515

HR 3

RBI 11

RUNS 7

This kid is doing great, what kind of stats do you guys think he will end up with this year?

[Chi_archie]

Devin Mesoraco

AVG .515

HR 3

RBI 11

RUNS 7

This kid is doing great, what kind of stats do you guys think he will end up with this year?

.404 55 hrs 192 rbi

[Shortstop]

WOW!

J Fernandez (W, 3-1)	8.0	3	0	0	0	14	0	109-77	1.99

[koz-man]

Nice one, Archie. I actually lol

[Shortstop]

Reds > Pirates

Congrats to you, koz-man!

[koz-man]

Reds > Pirates

Congrats to you, koz-man!

A lot of season left.

Here's to the Bucs getting hot & taking down the Cards...

[Shortstop]

A lot of season left.

Here's to the Bucs getting hot & taking down the Cards...

True, but I had a very uneasy feeling about this year. I hope you're right though.

I predicted the Pirates going 83-79 and missing the playoffs. My friends and co-workers thought I was nuts.

[Shortstop]

The Pirates offense is simply horrible right now!

My prediction of 83-79 appears to be way off in a bad manner...

[MexicanStallion]

The Pirates offense is simply horrible right now!

My prediction of 83-79 appears to be way off in a bad manner...

I'm all for them being horrible. I hope the Cardinals and Brewers join them. Don't need to worry about the Cubs

[Mitchell88]

The Pirates offense is simply horrible right now!

My prediction of 83-79 appears to be way off in a bad manner...

Its almost painful to watch, they just cant get anything going. Really bad. they need to change something

[Chi_archie]

Jose Abreu is turning out to be as good as projected

[koz-man]

I'm all for them being horrible. I hope the Cardinals and Brewers join them. Don't need to worry about the Cubs

I will be really surprised if the Brewers keep up this kind of pace.

Just a matter of time before they fade.

Its the Cards I worry about...

[Shortstop]

I can't be the only one surprised at this list...

American League Leaders

AL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Dayan Viciedo	1. Dayan Viciedo, CHW	.368
2. Rajai Davis, DET	.353
3. Matt Joyce, TB	.351
4. Alexei Ramirez, CHW	.343
5. Melky Cabrera, TOR	.339

[MexicanStallion]

I can't be the only one surprised at this list...

American League Leaders

AL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Dayan Viciedo	1. Dayan Viciedo, CHW	.368
2. Rajai Davis, DET	.353
3. Matt Joyce, TB	.351
4. Alexei Ramirez, CHW	.343
5. Melky Cabrera, TOR	.339

All 5 should disappear when the season ends. Melky is interesting though.

[Chi_archie]

funny list

[Mitchell88]

I can't be the only one surprised at this list...

American League Leaders

AL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Dayan Viciedo	1. Dayan Viciedo, CHW	.368
2. Rajai Davis, DET	.353
3. Matt Joyce, TB	.351
4. Alexei Ramirez, CHW	.343
5. Melky Cabrera, TOR	.339

Wow, I hadn't seen that list. That is a very weird list. No way that things holds up for that much longer. None the less suprising

[koz-man]

Nice catch SS...

Brewers Ryan Braun takes out his own shortstop (Jean Segura) with warm-up swing.

[MexicanStallion]

Thoughts on Jedd Gyorko?

He has been absolutely terrible this season and already has been paid to a nice future contract. Is he going to hit and turn it around? He is just a bench player on my team at the current moment with Rendon and Brett Lawrie playing 2nd and 3rd.

[koz-man]

Thoughts on Jedd Gyorko?

He has been absolutely terrible this season and already has been paid to a nice future contract. Is he going to hit and turn it around? He is just a bench player on my team at the current moment with Rendon and Brett Lawrie playing 2nd and 3rd.

I totally understand.

I picked him up last year and he helped my team win it all.

So, this year draft I grabbed him & he is on my bench also.

I don't know whats wrong with him this year. I have Not watched any Padres' games this year yet.

[Shortstop]

Thoughts on Jedd Gyorko?

He has been absolutely terrible this season and already has been paid to a nice future contract. Is he going to hit and turn it around? He is just a bench player on my team at the current moment with Rendon and Brett Lawrie playing 2nd and 3rd.

I've talked with a lot of people that are really high on this guy.

My thinking is that he's just off to a sluggish start but will turn things around and have a strong year...

[koz-man]

When are the Twins going to play again?

Rained out since the 27th.

Double headers coming up...

[Shortstop]

WOW!

S Gray (W, 4-1)	9.0	3	0	0	1	6	0	108-73	1.76

In my opinion, this kid will win a Cy Young Award or two before his career is over... Real Deal!

[MexicanStallion]

I've talked with a lot of people that are really high on this guy.

My thinking is that he's just off to a sluggish start but will turn things around and have a strong year...

He can now turn it around in free agency. I may take him later on, but I don't see him catching fire all of a sudden. Probably a slow climb back up.

[koz-man]

WOW!

S Gray (W, 4-1)	9.0	3	0	0	1	6	0	108-73	1.76

In my opinion, this kid will win a Cy Young Award or two before his career is over... Real Deal!

I agree. This kid handles pressure very well.

[Shortstop]

I agree. This kid handles pressure very well.

No doubt! In fact, the entire Oakland staff is having a terrific year so far.

The Athletics have the third best ERA in MLB heading into May...

[MexicanStallion]

When are the Twins going to play again?

Rained out since the 27th.

Double headers coming up...

Talk about double headers. There are 3 sets of games planned for double headers. It could be a big day or long day of outs for some people in lineups. I like to stack my guys if possible.

[Shortstop]

Devin Mesoraco

AVG .515

HR 3

RBI 11

RUNS 7

This kid is doing great, what kind of stats do you guys think he will end up with this year?

Well, he's still hitting a lofty .468 but was placed on the 15-day DL effective today...

[Chi_archie]

how bad is billy hamilton hurt?

good to see chapman back

[Shortstop]

I'm strongly considering taking the Padres and the Under every game that Andrew Cashner starts @ Petco...

This guy is the real deal and perhaps a future Cy Young Award winner!

He starts tonight at Petco against Arizona.

San Diego -152 and U7 (-120) I was hoping the ML wouldn't be this high...

[Shortstop]

He starts tonight at Petco against Arizona.

San Diego -152 and U7 (-120) I was hoping the ML wouldn't be this high...

Glad I stayed off the Padres!

The Under 7 was never in doubt. Bronson Arroyo tossed a gem and Cashner was strong as expected.

B Arroyo (W, 2-2)	7.0	3	0	0	1	6	0	91-61	6.03

A Cashner (L, 2-4)	6.0	4	2	2	3	1	0	97-59	2.72

[MexicanStallion]

how bad is billy hamilton hurt?

good to see chapman back

It should only be a weekend type deal. He bruised his knuckles, so trouble gripping the bat. It could have been worse as he made one hell of a catch to start that game off.

[koz-man]

It should only be a weekend type deal. He bruised his knuckles, so trouble gripping the bat. It could have been worse as he made one hell of a catch to start that game off.

That was a hella of a catch by Hamilton.

Its just day to day & hope his knuckles heal fast.

At least he will still pinch run while he recovers.

[Shortstop]

Justin Masterson paints a "Masterpiece" against the White Sox on Saturday...

J Masterson (W, 1-1)	7.1	4	0	0	1	6	0	101-62	4.01

Jon Lester: WOW!

J Lester (W, 3-4)	8.0	1	0	0	2	15	0	119-76	2.59

[Shortstop]

The Oakland Athletics have the best starting staff in MLB so far this year.

If this holds up, they'll be playing deep into October...

I must admit, I've never even heard of Yordano Ventura until now!

AL EARNED RUN AVERAGE		ERA
Yordano Ventura	1. Yordano Ventura, KC	1.50
2. Jesse Chavez, OAK	1.89
3. Sonny Gray, OAK	1.91
4. Max Scherzer, DET	2.08
5. Scott Kazmir, OAK	2.11

[MexicanStallion]

It's nice to see Kazmir backing up last season. It wasn't anything special but considering how he was terrible for a few years, it's a nice comeback.