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

[EmpireMaker]

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[downsouth]

Looking for a few opinions if you guys dont mind. What would you say about this trade. For record I am not involved in this trade but have been asked for my vote.

5x5 League

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

Couple guys yelling its a garbage trade and they want/need my vote for veto. If it was beginning of the year I probably wouldnt say anythning but at this time it does look a little junk to me.

[Shortstop]

Looking for a few opinions if you guys dont mind. What would you say about this trade. For record I am not involved in this trade but have been asked for my vote.

5x5 League

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

Couple guys yelling its a garbage trade and they want/need my vote for veto. If it was beginning of the year I probably wouldnt say anythning but at this time it does look a little junk to me.

If I'm the GM of Team A, I'm accepting this trade without hesitation!

[Shortstop]

So it's safe to say that Oakland and Detroit now have the best starting staffs in the American League?

[EmpireMaker]

Looking for a few opinions if you guys dont mind. What would you say about this trade. For record I am not involved in this trade but have been asked for my vote.

5x5 League

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

Couple guys yelling its a garbage trade and they want/need my vote for veto. If it was beginning of the year I probably wouldnt say anythning but at this time it does look a little junk to me.

I would vote against that trade

[EmpireMaker]

So it's safe to say that Oakland and Detroit now have the best starting staffs in the American League?

Without a doubt.

[Chi_archie]

yeah that trade doesn't make sense

VETO

[koz-man]

Looking for a few opinions if you guys dont mind. What would you say about this trade. For record I am not involved in this trade but have been asked for my vote.

5x5 League

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

Couple guys yelling its a garbage trade and they want/need my vote for veto. If it was beginning of the year I probably wouldnt say anythning but at this time it does look a little junk to me.

Team A getting a stud like Cabrera and a quality player to fill the Catcher position with McCann is really unfair.

Especially this late in the season and the position hes in..... VETO !!!

[koz-man]

So it's safe to say that Oakland and Detroit now have the best starting staffs in the American League?

I'll I can say is Unbelievable !!!

[Shortstop]

Currently, the Oakland Athletics are the favorites to win the World Series.

The LA Dodgers are a close second followed by the Detroit Tigers and then the LA Angels...

[EmpireMaker]

Nationals acquire Asdrubal Cabrera from Indians
The Indians have traded shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to the Nationals prior to Thursday's trade deadline, according to MLB.com.

Cabrera has been considered a likely candidate to be traded leading up to the deadline, as he is stuck in his second down season in a row. Cabrera is hitting .246/.305/.386 with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 97 games for the Indians.

[Shortstop]

Nationals acquire Asdrubal Cabrera from Indians
The Indians have traded shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera to the Nationals prior to Thursday's trade deadline, according to MLB.com.

Cabrera has been considered a likely candidate to be traded leading up to the deadline, as he is stuck in his second down season in a row. Cabrera is hitting .246/.305/.386 with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 97 games for the Indians.

Not a good debut for Cabrera with the Nationals.

He went 0-4 with a K and was 0-2 w/RISP as Washington lost to the Phillies, 2-1.

[koz-man]

Currently, the Oakland Athletics are the favorites to win the World Series.

The LA Dodgers are a close second followed by the Detroit Tigers and then the LA Angels...

My bet is on the Tigers.

[Chi_archie]

who took cabrera's spot for the indians?

[BigSpoon]

who took cabrera's spot for the indians?

Mike Aviles and Jose Ramirez are expected to split time at SS for Cleveland.

[MexicanStallion]

Mike Aviles and Jose Ramirez are expected to split time at SS for Cleveland.

Any chance to see Lindor this season?

[EmpireMaker]

Any chance to see Lindor this season?

They said that they are going to keep him in AAA for now.

[Shortstop]

This Ernesto Frieri guy has got to go! Fukking guy is a disgrace!

Why in the hell does Hurdle keep giving him the ball? May well be the worst pitcher in baseball right now!

Ok, I feel a little better now...

The Pirates won again tonight and Vance Worley continues to dominate!

However, Ernesto's ERA is now over 10!

V Worley	6.0	7	1	1	1	2	0	83-54	2.43
J Hughes (W, 6-2)	1.0	1	0	0	2	2	0	27-13	1.80
T Watson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	9-7	1.55
E Frieri	1.0	1	2	2	1	0	1	20-11	10.13

[MexicanStallion]

^The fact the Angels were able to get anybody in exchange for Frieri is amazing. He is awful. It could be worse though. The Reds throw JJ Hoover out in tied games and he shockingly is 1-8. Not a mistake.

[Chi_archie]

I'm not sure HOW Worley is doing this

but I like it

[koz-man]

^The fact the Angels were able to get anybody in exchange for Frieri is amazing. He is awful. It could be worse though. The Reds throw JJ Hoover out in tied games and he shockingly is 1-8. Not a mistake.

When ever I see him in the bullpen warming up... I just want to throw-up!!!

By the way...He was born in Pittsburgh, Maybe the Reds could trade him to the Pirates..

[BigSpoon]

They said that they are going to keep him in AAA for now.

Yeah, he may get called up in September though most likely when the rosters expand.

[Shortstop]

Jackie Bradley, Jr. is now 0 for his last 24 AB. He's gotta be approaching the record?

[EmpireMaker]

Jackie Bradley, Jr. is now 0 for his last 24 AB. He's gotta be approaching the record?

the wikipedia entry for Bill Bergen lists his hitless streak at 46 at bats, which it says is "the longest streak ever by a position player". If you want to include pitchers in this question, then the same entry also lists Bob Buhl as having a hitless streak of 88 at bats with the Braves/Cubs, including an 0-70 record in the entire 1962 season... I'm not sure if the other 18 were at the end of the 1961 season or the start of the 1963 season. Sure lucky for him he could pitch!

[MexicanStallion]

When ever I see him in the bullpen warming up... I just want to throw-up!!!

By the way...He was born in Pittsburgh, Maybe the Reds could trade him to the Pirates..

Runs allowed in 4 straight appearances or 7 of his last 8.

12.1 Innings and 11 Runs Allowed. 14H/5BB.

Not only is he struggling so bad right now, but he is always pitching in a close game or tied. Let him mop up right now. Frustrating.

[Chi_archie]

When ever I see him in the bullpen warming up... I just want to throw-up!!!

By the way...He was born in Pittsburgh, Maybe the Reds could trade him to the Pirates..

no thanks

[koz-man]

the wikipedia entry for Bill Bergen lists his hitless streak at 46 at bats, which it says is "the longest streak ever by a position player". If you want to include pitchers in this question, then the same entry also lists Bob Buhl as having a hitless streak of 88 at bats with the Braves/Cubs, including an 0-70 record in the entire 1962 season... I'm not sure if the other 18 were at the end of the 1961 season or the start of the 1963 season. Sure lucky for him he could pitch!

You have to be an excellent defensive player to-go-to that many at-bats without a hit.

Before they pull ya....

[Andy117]

Looking for a few opinions if you guys dont mind. What would you say about this trade. For record I am not involved in this trade but have been asked for my vote.

5x5 League

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

Couple guys yelling its a garbage trade and they want/need my vote for veto. If it was beginning of the year I probably wouldnt say anythning but at this time it does look a little junk to me.

Is it a keeper league?

[MexicanStallion]

Team A (Right in contention, in big battle with 3 other teams for top spots)
Gets: Miguel Cabrera, Tyler Ross, Dee Gordon and Brian McCann

Team B (8th place, not really in contention)
Gets: Hanley Ramirez, Shin Soo Choo, Jordan Zimmerman, Billy Butler

What was the result of this trade? I'm with the few who chimed in already. Team A is a landslide, where Team B is getting nothing with Choo and Butler.

[EmpireMaker]

Report: Cubs ready to promote Javier Baez
Cubs infield propsect Javier Baez is expected to be promoted to the majors Tuesday, a team source told 670 The Score.

Baez is batting .260 with a .510 slugging percentage and .833 OPS in 104 games for Triple-A Iowa. He also has 23 home runs, 24 doubles and 80 RBI.
Baez has been playing particularly well since the start of July. He hit .300 with nine doubles, 10 homers and 32 RBI in 29 July games. He hit two home runs Sunday for Iowa.

[Chi_archie]

Report: Cubs ready to promote Javier Baez
Cubs infield propsect Javier Baez is expected to be promoted to the majors Tuesday, a team source told 670 The Score.

Baez is batting .260 with a .510 slugging percentage and .833 OPS in 104 games for Triple-A Iowa. He also has 23 home runs, 24 doubles and 80 RBI.
Baez has been playing particularly well since the start of July. He hit .300 with nine doubles, 10 homers and 32 RBI in 29 July games. He hit two home runs Sunday for Iowa.

this should be exciting

[koz-man]

Good news for you Pirates fans....

A day after a report that stated they will put Andrew McCutchen on the disabled list, the Pittsburgh Pirates say the All-Star center fielder will remain on the active roster.


The team says McCutchen has been diagnosed with an "avulsion fracture involving the costochondral cartilage of the left 11th rib," and that it will continue to evaluate his progress.

[Shortstop]

When ever I see him in the bullpen warming up... I just want to throw-up!!!

By the way...He was born in Pittsburgh, Maybe the Reds could trade him to the Pirates..

no thanks

Report: Cubs ready to promote Javier Baez
Cubs infield propsect Javier Baez is expected to be promoted to the majors Tuesday, a team source told 670 The Score.

Baez is batting .260 with a .510 slugging percentage and .833 OPS in 104 games for Triple-A Iowa. He also has 23 home runs, 24 doubles and 80 RBI.
Baez has been playing particularly well since the start of July. He hit .300 with nine doubles, 10 homers and 32 RBI in 29 July games. He hit two home runs Sunday for Iowa.

Looking forward to seeing him play...

Good news for you Pirates fans....

A day after a report that stated they will put Andrew McCutchen on the disabled list, the Pittsburgh Pirates say the All-Star center fielder will remain on the active roster.


The team says McCutchen has been diagnosed with an "avulsion fracture involving the costochondral cartilage of the left 11th rib," and that it will continue to evaluate his progress.

Ouch! That hurts just reading it! Hopefully the injury isn't too serious and Cutch returns shortly...

[MexicanStallion]

Report: Cubs ready to promote Javier Baez
Cubs infield propsect Javier Baez is expected to be promoted to the majors Tuesday, a team source told 670 The Score.

Baez is batting .260 with a .510 slugging percentage and .833 OPS in 104 games for Triple-A Iowa. He also has 23 home runs, 24 doubles and 80 RBI.
Baez has been playing particularly well since the start of July. He hit .300 with nine doubles, 10 homers and 32 RBI in 29 July games. He hit two home runs Sunday for Iowa.

He's 0/5 stuck in extra innings. At this moment it's the 11th.

[Shortstop]

Report: Cubs ready to promote Javier Baez
Cubs infield propsect Javier Baez is expected to be promoted to the majors Tuesday, a team source told 670 The Score.

Baez is batting .260 with a .510 slugging percentage and .833 OPS in 104 games for Triple-A Iowa. He also has 23 home runs, 24 doubles and 80 RBI.
Baez has been playing particularly well since the start of July. He hit .300 with nine doubles, 10 homers and 32 RBI in 29 July games. He hit two home runs Sunday for Iowa.

He's 0/5 stuck in extra innings. At this moment it's the 11th.

After a miserable 0-5 start, he may have just hit a game winning homer in the 12th...

J Baez 2B	6	1	1	1	0	3	.167	.167	.667