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

[Shortstop]

Kershaw should have been starting the game and that little fiasco could have been potentially avoided. Wainwright has had a nice year, but Kershaw should have had the honors.

I completely agree! I'm sure Kershaw would have gotten the start for every other manager in the league.

[Chi_archie]

Kris Bryant of the Cubs farm system the number 1 midseason prospect by keith law

what will cubs do with him this year? just a 40 man roster sept call up?

[koz-man]

Kershaw should have been starting the game and that little fiasco could have been potentially avoided. Wainwright has had a nice year, but Kershaw should have had the honors.

Agree 100%

I figured that his no-hitter and scoreless streak would have sealed the deal.

[EmpireMaker]

I completely agree! I'm sure Kershaw would have gotten the start for every other manager in the league.

I agree, and I don't think he would have served one up to Jeter either.

[downsouth]

Question for anyone with an opinion.

Who has a bigger (if any) regression in the 2nd half?

Jose Altuve

Scott Kazmir

I have Kazmir in a season long 5x5 and are debating trading Him and Andrelton Simmons for Jose Altuve and Mets closer Mejiaa

Dont really need to closer currently but I do have Joe Smith who could be without a job. Currently in 1st but got a few teams right on my tail.

Thanks

[Shortstop]

Kris Bryant of the Cubs farm system the number 1 midseason prospect by keith law

what will cubs do with him this year? just a 40 man roster sept call up?

Good question.

I do know one thing, I'm sure Bryant is anxious to step to the plate with the wind blowing out at Wrigley...

I'd like to see him get called up just to see what he can do against MLB pitching.

[Shortstop]

Question for anyone with an opinion.

Who has a bigger (if any) regression in the 2nd half?

Jose Altuve

Scott Kazmir

I have Kazmir in a season long 5x5 and are debating trading Him and Andrelton Simmons for Jose Altuve and Mets closer Mejiaa

Dont really need to closer currently but I do have Joe Smith who could be without a job. Currently in 1st but got a few teams right on my tail.

Thanks

I tend to believe that both Kazmir and Altuve will continue their strong years.

I'm not seeing a regression for either of them.

This is a tough one...

If I had to choose, I'd rather have Kazmir and Simmons over Altuve and Mejia.

I'm interested in other posters' opinions on this one, too.

On a side note: It was great seeing Altuve get an RBI on Tuesday night. He also made a really nice play in the field.

Best of Luck to you and a late congrats on the Mod position, DS!

[Robber]

I think kazmir will
Not match his first half

[EmpireMaker]

I tend to believe that both Kazmir and Altuve will continue their strong years.

I'm not seeing a regression for either of them.

This is a tough one...

If I had to choose, I'd rather have Kazmir and Simmons over Altuve and Mejia.

I'm interested in other posters' opinions on this one, too.

On a side note: It was great seeing Altuve get an RBI on Tuesday night. He also made a really nice play in the field.

Best of Luck to you and a late congrats on the Mod position, DS!

I agree, I think that both of them will continue on at a similar pace through the rest of the season. They are both the real deal.

[Chi_archie]

Kazmir will regress IMO

[EmpireMaker]

A trade that will send All-Star closer Huston Street to the Angels has been agreed upon, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. It'll be Street and one Padres minor-leaguer for four prospects. The trade won't be official until the Padres and Angels games are concluded Friday night.
Taylor Lindsey is one of the prospects who will be headed back to the Padres, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Other reports are surfacing that R.J. Alvarez and Jose Rondon are also headed to San Diego.
Street, 30, has converted 24 of 25 save opportunities this season with a 1.09 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 34 strikeouts against only seven walks in 33 innings pitched. A closer since his rookie year -- when he won the AL Rookie of the Year -- Street has saved 258 games in 300 chances (86 percent) in his career with a 2.87 ERA (148 ERA+). He's a two-time All-Star.
Street is also familiar with the AL West, having spent the first four seasons of his career with the Athletics.
The move puts Street in the closer role with Joe Smith, Kevin Jepsen and the recently-acquired Jason Grilli (1.29 ERA since the trade) possible setup options.

[Shortstop]

A trade that will send All-Star closer Huston Street to the Angels has been agreed upon, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. It'll be Street and one Padres minor-leaguer for four prospects. The trade won't be official until the Padres and Angels games are concluded Friday night.
Taylor Lindsey is one of the prospects who will be headed back to the Padres, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Other reports are surfacing that R.J. Alvarez and Jose Rondon are also headed to San Diego.
Street, 30, has converted 24 of 25 save opportunities this season with a 1.09 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 34 strikeouts against only seven walks in 33 innings pitched. A closer since his rookie year -- when he won the AL Rookie of the Year -- Street has saved 258 games in 300 chances (86 percent) in his career with a 2.87 ERA (148 ERA+). He's a two-time All-Star.
Street is also familiar with the AL West, having spent the first four seasons of his career with the Athletics.
The move puts Street in the closer role with Joe Smith, Kevin Jepsen and the recently-acquired Jason Grilli (1.29 ERA since the trade) possible setup options.

The Athletics and Angels are going to battle to the end in the AL West this summer...

[koz-man]

The Athletics and Angels are going to battle to the end in the AL West this summer...

Agree.

I really thought that it would be Texas battling the A's earlier in the season.

[EmpireMaker]

The Orioles came into Saturday with a four-game lead in the AL East despite getting a 4.07 ERA from their rotation, the ninth worst in baseball and the worst in the division. Starting pitching figures to be on their trade deadline shopping list, and they are reportedly having preliminary talks with the Phillies about A.J. Burnett.
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Report: Phillies, Orioles discussing A.J. Burnett trade

By Mike Axisa | Baseball Writer

July 19, 2014 4:54 pm ET

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The Orioles came into Saturday with a four-game lead in the AL East despite getting a 4.07 ERA from their rotation, the ninth worst in baseball and the worst in the division. Starting pitching figures to be on their trade deadline shopping list, and they are reportedly having preliminary talks with the Phillies about A.J. Burnett.
Burnett's wife is from Maryland and they live there in the offseason, so he's been connected to the Orioles just about every time he's been a free agent in his career.
The 37-year-old Burnett is 6-9 with a 4.08 ERA in 21 starts and 136 2/3 innings for Philadelphia this year. His strikeout (7.4 K/9) and ground ball (49.6 percent) rates are way down from his last two seasons with the Pirates while his walk rate (3.8 BB/9) is way up. That's not a good combination.
The Phillies signed Burnett to a one-year deal worth $16 million guaranteed in the spring. The contract includes a $15 million mutual option for 2015, though if the team declines their half, Burnett holds a $7.5 million player option for next year, which could complicate things.
Philadelphia has the seventh worst record in baseball at 42-54, coming into Saturday. Veteran left-handers Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels are also said to be on the trade block should the Phillies finally decide to sell.

[Shortstop]

I, along with many other Pirates fans, wanted the Buccos to resign Burnett last year.

It sucked to see him go, especially to Philadelphia!

[Chi_archie]

I, along with many other Pirates fans, wanted the Buccos to resign Burnett last year.

It sucked to see him go, especially to Philadelphia!

yeah I thought the price was steep, considering the depth the Pirates appeared to have at the position....but now looking back you could see that with Burnett the Bucs might very well be in first place in the central

[koz-man]

I, along with many other Pirates fans, wanted the Buccos to resign Burnett last year.

It sucked to see him go, especially to Philadelphia!

He pitched well against the Reds, so I was glad to see him shipped to another division.

[yisman]

Burnett's K rate is way down this year, odd.

[EmpireMaker]

Burnett's K rate is way down this year, odd.

He is 37 so he may be starting a bit of a decline but he is still pretty solid.

[Chi_archie]

Burnett faded hard and fast last year in the stretch run and cost the Bucs a few important games. and then couldn't be trusted with his last chance to start...

something to keep in mind for this year when betting his games

[koz-man]

Burnett faded hard and fast last year in the stretch run and cost the Bucs a few important games. and then couldn't be trusted with his last chance to start...

something to keep in mind for this year when betting his games

This is why I like fantasy leagues.

It gives you another perceptive while looking at games.

[Shortstop]

Does it get much better than this???

CENTRAL	W	L	PCT	GB	HOME	ROAD	RS	RA	DIFF	STRK	L10	POFF
St. Louis	54	45	.545	-	29-21	25-24	370	354	+16	Lost 1	7-3	62.6
Milwaukee	54	45	.545	-	25-24	29-21	434	421	+13	Lost 2	2-8	47.8
Pittsburgh	52	46	.531	1.5	32-20	20-26	403	400	+3	Won 3	5-5	41.6
Cincinnati	51	47	.520	2.5	27-21	24-26	383	363	+20	Lost 3	5-5	42.8

[EmpireMaker]

Latos wasn't very good again tonight, I don't think he is right.

[Robber]

I heard Yankees are getting headley

Something g wrong with latos


His k rate also way down

[Shortstop]

I heard Yankees are getting headley

You're correct.

The Yankees get Headley and the Padres get Solarte and a minor leaguer.

[Chi_archie]

Headley had a tough season but starting to turn it around

should do alright with the short yankee porch in right

[EmpireMaker]

Wainwright was horrible again tonight.

[EmpireMaker]

I heard Yankees are getting headley

Something g wrong with latos


His k rate also way down

Yankees desperately needs pitchers, Latos is hurting.

[Chi_archie]

nice to see the Pirates Bats wake up

Walker is going to get paid soon

[koz-man]

The worst part about this Reds losing streak is it started against the fu##$ing Yankees!!!

[Shortstop]

nice to see the Pirates Bats wake up

No doubt!

I actually thought they were gonna light up the Rockies pitching staff over the weekend but that never happened.

Very fortunate to get the sweep. That easily could've been a sweep for the Rockies...

[Shortstop]

Frankie with a much needed gem tonight at PNC!!!

F Liriano (W, 2-7)	7.0	4	1	1	2	4	0	96-57	4.18

[Chi_archie]

Frankie with a much needed gem tonight at PNC!!!

F Liriano (W, 2-7)	7.0	4	1	1	2	4	0	96-57	4.18

that was a great one!

[EmpireMaker]

The Tigers have traded for Rangers reliever Joakim Soria , according to 97.1 The Ticket. The move was confirmed by CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.

The Tigers bullpen has struggled this season, collectively posting a 4.41 ERA. That is the fifth worst figure among major-league bullpens. Soria has been solid this season, posting a 2.70 ERA over 33 1/3 innings. It's unclear whether Soria will be used as the closer, or if he'll set up Joe Nathan.

[koz-man]

Frankie with a much needed gem tonight at PNC!!!

F Liriano (W, 2-7)	7.0	4	1	1	2	4	0	96-57	4.18

Agree. He seems to be putting it together lately.