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

[EmpireMaker]

Who would have thought this back in April?

National League Leaders

NL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Josh Harrison	1. Josh Harrison, PIT	.318
2. Justin Morneau, COL	.315
3. Andrew McCutchen, PIT	.311
4. Buster Posey, SF	.310
5. Ben Revere, PHI	.307

If people were given their top 5 guesses before the season, most would be lucky to come up with 1 of these top 5.

[Chi_archie]

The Pirates averaged 30,839 in their inaugural year at PNC. (2,436,290)

This is the current high in attendance since the park opened.

Through 63 home games this year, the average attendance at PNC is 29,069. (1,831,367)

If my math is correct, the Bucs would have to draw 604,924 over their last 18 home games.

To average 33,607 per game the rest of the season is very achievable since they're very much in the playoff race.

35,638 last night, couldn't have been great weather

[yisman]

If people were given their top 5 guesses before the season, most would be lucky to come up with 1 of these top 5.

Posey and McCutchen probably would've been choices from some.

[EmpireMaker]

Posey and McCutchen probably would've been choices from some.

Chances are the only one I would have picked was McCutchen.

[Shortstop]

35,638 last night, couldn't have been great weather

Nice night, a little cool and no rain.

Tonight's attendance was 38,042.

After 74 home games, the attendance is 2,182,913. This averages out to 29,499 per game.

The last two home series are against Boston and Milwaukee.

I have a feeling they're going to break the PNC attendance record this year...

[Chi_archie]

Nice night, a little cool and no rain.

Tonight's attendance was 38,042.

After 74 home games, the attendance is 2,182,913. This averages out to 29,499 per game.

The last two home series are against Boston and Milwaukee.

I have a feeling they're going to break the PNC attendance record this year...

fingers crossed

no stillers to watch on Sunday helps for today

[Andy117]

Who would have thought this back in April?

National League Leaders

NL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Josh Harrison	1. Josh Harrison, PIT	.318
2. Justin Morneau, COL	.315
3. Andrew McCutchen, PIT	.311
4. Buster Posey, SF	.310
5. Ben Revere, PHI	.307

I'll admit that back in April I had never heard of Josh Harrison.

[EmpireMaker]

One of my fantasy teams lost in the playoffs tonight, I was down 2.5 points and had N Cruz and Britton in the bottom of the 9th Baltimore down 2-1, Cruz doubles so I'm down 1/2 point, they take him out for a pinch runner, the pinch runner gets knocked in by a double (so I would have won there) so now the game is tied and I still have a shot to get Britton in the game but Kelly Johnson (.212 Kelly) knocked him in and the O's win. At least I have 4 other teams alive in the playoffs but that was a bad beat.

[Chi_archie]

ouch that is a bad bad bad beat for a season long thing

sorry empire

[Shortstop]

fingers crossed

no stillers to watch on Sunday helps for today

37,655 at PNC yesterday afternoon.

After 75 home games, the attendance is 2,220,568. This averages out to 29,608 per game.

It's gonna be real close...

[EmpireMaker]

DeGromm, Wheeler, Gee, Neise, Harvey The Mets staff is looking promising for next season.

[Chi_archie]

37,655 at PNC yesterday afternoon.

After 75 home games, the attendance is 2,220,568. This averages out to 29,608 per game.

It's gonna be real close...

its doable

[Shortstop]

One of my fantasy teams lost in the playoffs tonight, I was down 2.5 points and had N Cruz and Britton in the bottom of the 9th Baltimore down 2-1, Cruz doubles so I'm down 1/2 point, they take him out for a pinch runner, the pinch runner gets knocked in by a double (so I would have won there) so now the game is tied and I still have a shot to get Britton in the game but Kelly Johnson (.212 Kelly) knocked him in and the O's win. At least I have 4 other teams alive in the playoffs but that was a bad beat.

Yeah, I had the Yankees and I was hoping Girardi was going to leave Betances in to finish it off.

I had an uneasy feeling when Robertson came out to pitch the 9th...

[Shortstop]

Welcome back, Charlie Morton!

C Morton (W, 6-12)	5.0	4	0	0	2	6	0	92-65	3.72

*Chi_Archie, cue the "Welcome Back Kotter" Theme Song Video!

[JMobile]

DeGromm, Wheeler, Gee, Neise, Harvey The Mets staff is looking promising for next season.

They just need to get Granderson back in hitting

[Chi_archie]

Welcome back, Charlie Morton!

C Morton (W, 6-12)	5.0	4	0	0	2	6	0	92-65	3.72

*Chi_Archie, cue the "Welcome Back Kotter" Theme Song Video!

Haha, I did NOT see that coming

[Shortstop]

34,698 @ PNC on Tuesday night.

This brings the year total up to 2,255,266 and the average per game up to 29,675

The record should definitely be broken on Sunday afternoon, the last home game of the regular season.

[Shortstop]

34,785 @ PNC on Wednesday night.

This brings the year total up to 2,290,051 and the average per game up to 29,741

[xraygord]

Who is going to win the World Series?

[Chi_archie]

34,785 @ PNC on Wednesday night.

This brings the year total up to 2,290,051 and the average per game up to 29,741

need need 146,239 to tie 2001's mark or

36,559.75 per game


my only fear is tonight's game actually. I hope we don't dip under 30k

[koz-man]

34,785 @ PNC on Wednesday night.

This brings the year total up to 2,290,051 and the average per game up to 29,741

Nice

[Robber]

Good show this year but they fall short of the record

[Shortstop]

Good show this year but they fall short of the record

They'll definitely fall short of the average home attendance record because they only played 79 home games in 2001.

However, they should break the total home attendance record for a season on Sunday afternoon...

[Chi_archie]

crossing our fingers ShortStop!

[Chi_archie]

37,974 tonight!!!!!!

only need 71,403 to tie for saturday and sunday games...

or 35,701 per game

[Robber]

They'll definitely fall short of the average home attendance record because they only played 79 home games in 2001.

However, they should break the total home attendance record for a season on Sunday afternoon...

Not because they played 79 in 2001

Just because less people coming

[Chi_archie]

Not because they played 79 in 2001

Just because less people coming

[Shortstop]

37,974 tonight!!!!!!

only need 71,403 to tie for saturday and sunday games...

or 35,701 per game

It's gonna happen, Arch. It's definitely gonna happen...

My three favorite teams today are the Pirates, the Reds and the Padres!

[Chi_archie]

It's gonna happen, Arch. It's definitely gonna happen...

My three favorite teams today are the Pirates, the Reds and the Padres!

yep, slam dunk after 39k strong tonight

sorry the 8+ offensive players weren't part of those 39k+ to show up though

[Robber]

Just saying asterisk because real mark
Is highest average

[Shortstop]

yep, slam dunk after 39k strong tonight

sorry the 8+ offensive players weren't part of those 39k+ to show up though

Yeah, they'll shatter it tomorrow.

Volquez was sharp again. Wouldn't mind seeing him throw in the Wild Card game...

[koz-man]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Anibal Sanchez of the Detroit Tigers threw about 50 pitches in a simulated game Sunday and could be activated this week.


The right-hander went on the disabled list Aug. 9 with a strained right chest muscle. The simulated game came before the before the Tigers played the Royals in Kansas City.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus says if Sanchez feels good the next few days "my guess is he'd be activated Wednesday or Thursday." Sanchez is 8-5 with a 3.46 ERA in 21 starts, and Ausmus says he could be used in relief.

[Shortstop]

The Pittsburgh Pirates set a home attendance franchise record on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.

The total attendance of 2,442,564 is the highest since the franchise began 127 years ago...

Let's hope the Buccos play several more games at PNC in October!

[Chi_archie]

now let's get Jay-Ha that batting crown!!!

[Shortstop]

now let's get Jay-Ha that batting crown!!!

Heading into Tuesday's action...

National League Leaders

NL BATTING AVERAGE		AVG
Justin Morneau	1. Justin Morneau, COL	.320
2. Josh Harrison, PIT	.318
3. Andrew McCutchen, PIT	.310
4. Ben Revere, PHI	.308
4. Buster Posey, SF	.308