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

[EmpireMaker]

It's tough to figure this guy out.

One night he's getting lit up and looks like he should be pitching down in Double A.

His next outing he goes to the bump and does this...

B Cumpton (W, 3-2)	7.0	2	0	0	2	4	0	87-55	4.93

It's never easy predicting which Brandon Cumpton will show up when he takes the ball?

O. Despaigne

7.0

86

4

0

0

1

This turd has a 7+ ERA in the minors and walks almost a guy an inning there and then comes up today and throws this game ???

[koz-man]

O. Despaigne

7.0

86

4

0

0

1

This turd has a 7+ ERA in the minors and walks almost a guy an inning there and then comes up today and throws this game ???

I got burned by this guy also...

[Chi_archie]

sometimes these guys catch lightening in a bottle coupled with the element of surprise

[Shortstop]

O. Despaigne

7.0

86

4

0

0

1

This turd has a 7+ ERA in the minors and walks almost a guy an inning there and then comes up today and throws this game ???

I got burned by this guy also...

sometimes these guys catch lightening in a bottle coupled with the element of surprise

Baseball is such a funny game!

[Andy117]

dan murphy best 2nd baseman right now in baseball

I can think of a few guys I'd rather have: Cano, Kinsler, Altuve. But he is having a nice year.

[EmpireMaker]

Kazmir, Wilson, Miller, Heaney all got lit up today
tough day

[EmpireMaker]

Arrieta helped me out and Toronto but a tough day none the less

[Shortstop]

Arrieta helped me out and Toronto but a tough day none the less

Yeah, Jake Arrieta is having a really strong year so far, I've definitely been impressed!

J Arrieta (W, 4-1)	7.0	3	2	2	0	9	0	94-66	2.05

[koz-man]

Kazmir, Wilson, Miller, Heaney all got lit up today
tough day

Yep. And Bartolo Colon keeps chugging along...

[EmpireMaker]

Wheeler went back to normal today. Shields and Iwakuma got rocked today. Buchholz still sucks.

[LordVodka]

Never trusted bartlolo colon. I say hes still using.

[Shortstop]

Hats off to Timmay for tossing his 2nd career no-hitter yesterday against the Padres!

T Lincecum (W, 6-5)	9.0	0	0	0	1	6	0	113-73	4.42

[Chi_archie]

Hats off to Timmay for tossing his 2nd career no-hitter yesterday against the Padres!

T Lincecum (W, 6-5)	9.0	0	0	0	1	6	0	113-73	4.42

seems like it came out of nowhere

[koz-man]

Manny Ramirez, 42, is making a comeback with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.

He signed in late May as a player/coach.

[EmpireMaker]

Manny Ramirez, 42, is making a comeback with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.

He signed in late May as a player/coach.

Manny is well past his prime, coaching is what he should stick to.

[koz-man]

Manny is well past his prime, coaching is what he should stick to.

I agree.

If they do bring him up. It's just to sell tickets.

[Shortstop]

What a pleasant surprise and huge lift Vance Worley has been for the Pirates starting staff!

In addition, he had a hit and scored a run as Pittsburgh beat the Mets, 5-2.

V Worley (W, 2-0)	7.0	7	1	1	2	3	1	100-70	1.74

[EmpireMaker]

What a pleasant surprise and huge lift Vance Worley has been for the Pirates starting staff!

In addition, he had a hit and scored a run as Pittsburgh beat the Mets, 5-2.

V Worley (W, 2-0)	7.0	7	1	1	2	3	1	100-70	1.74

In other potentially good news for the Pirates, Cole is coming back off the DL tomorrow.

[Shortstop]

In other potentially good news for the Pirates, Cole is coming back off the DL tomorrow.

Yep! The Buccos are definitely gonna make some noise this summer!

[Chi_archie]

In other potentially good news for the Pirates, Cole is coming back off the DL tomorrow.

looking forward to it

does Cumpton go down now?

[koz-man]

In other potentially good news for the Pirates, Cole is coming back off the DL tomorrow.

I took him -1 -103 for a unit today.

[Shortstop]

In other potentially good news for the Pirates, Cole is coming back off the DL tomorrow.

Not such good news today, EM!

looking forward to it

does Cumpton go down now?

It's unfortunate because I think Cumpton was just settling in and getting his groove on...

I took him -1 -103 for a unit today.

You weren't the only one that got stung today, buddy!

[EmpireMaker]

It was an ugly day for Cole, he has a lot of potential but I am not going to trust him much until he strings a few good ones in a row.

[koz-man]

It was an ugly day for Cole, he has a lot of potential but I am not going to trust him much until he strings a few good ones in a row.

Agree. I jumped the gun.

[Chi_archie]

Cole might have needed some more time off, and then a rehab start or two

[MexicanStallion]

Mookie Betts will make his major league debut tonight in RF. Should be a nice addition to Boston. They need a spark somewhere.

[greenhippo]

Altuve on FIRE. What was his average draft rank? Had to be an absolute steal.

[Robber]

How is bellisario a closer

That piece of crap Shouldn't be in the majors

Total gas can with LA

Nothing has changed in chicago

[EmpireMaker]

Altuve on FIRE. What was his average draft rank? Had to be an absolute steal.

he batted .481 and stole 10 bases in the last week

[EmpireMaker]

Altuve on FIRE. What was his average draft rank? Had to be an absolute steal.

his average draft position was 121 in CBS leagues

[koz-man]

Reds sweep the Giants in SF.

1st time since 1913 or something like that.

[Shortstop]

Altuve on FIRE. What was his average draft rank? Had to be an absolute steal.

he batted .481 and stole 10 bases in the last week

his average draft position was 121 in CBS leagues

Altuve is leading the AL in hitting at .347 heading into today. What a solid year he is having!

I didn't realize he is only 5'5"!

Would he be the shortest batting champ ever?

[Shortstop]

Jake Arrieta with yet another gem! This time he stymied the Red Sox at Fenway. Pretty high pitch count though...

J Arrieta (W, 5-1)	7.2	1	0	0	1	10	0	120-75	1.81

[EmpireMaker]

Altuve is leading the AL in hitting at .347 heading into today. What a solid year he is having!

I didn't realize he is only 5'5"!

Would he be the shortest batting champ ever?

that's program height too

[EmpireMaker]

Jake Arrieta with yet another gem! This time he stymied the Red Sox at Fenway. Pretty high pitch count though...

J Arrieta (W, 5-1)	7.2	1	0	0	1	10	0	120-75	1.81

He is sharp right now I'm loving it. 120 is a pretty high pitch count, he had a no-hitter going until then.