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

[gryfyn1]

That may be his only option for the kind of money he and Boras are demanding.

I think he was completely crazy to turn down $14.1 M.

Like you said, his agent probably had a lot to do with that.

well he turned down the qualifying offer which has really cut into the value of aging players with good not great skill sets and little long term value.

[koz-man]

If you like to bet on the Spring Training games.

Here's a good site with updated info and Pitchers scheduled to take the mound.

Each team is updated at different times....

www.mlb.com/mlb/presspass/gamenotes.jsp?c_id=mlb

[Andy117]

If you like to bet on the Spring Training games.

Here's a good site with updated info and Pitchers scheduled to take the mound.

Each team is updated at different times....

www.mlb.com/mlb/presspass/gamenotes.jsp?c_id=mlb

How do you bet Spring Training Games?

[MexicanStallion]

How do you bet Spring Training Games?

... or why would you bet Spring Training games. Seems pretty pointless.

[ProPicker713]

LOL what a surprise Braun hit a homerun today in his first game back since the P.e.D scandal

[Shortstop]

If you like to bet on the Spring Training games.

Here's a good site with updated info and Pitchers scheduled to take the mound.

Each team is updated at different times....

www.mlb.com/mlb/presspass/gamenotes.jsp?c_id=mlb

Thanks for sharing this, koz-man! Every little bit of info helps...

[koz-man]

Thanks for sharing this, koz-man! Every little bit of info helps...

Ain't that the truth.

Its a nice site with a lot of info...Like

Jay Bruce, last year, Dave Parker (1985) & Frank Robinson (1962 )are the only players in Reds
history to produce at least 40 doubles, 30 homers and 100rbi in a season.

And Bruce was the only player in the Major Leagues in 2013 with at least 43 doubles, 30 home runs and 109rbi.

I had no idea.

[MexicanStallion]

Nick Franklin went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, powering the Mariners to a 12-1 victory over the Padres in Cactus League play on Friday.

Who could use an infielder since Seattle is supposedly shopping him? I picked up Franklin last year in Fantasy and he wasn't too bad for a stretch.

[Mitchell88]

... or why would you bet Spring Training games. Seems pretty pointless.

yea I did it last year biggest crap shoot ever. better off just watching and doing homework

[Shortstop]

For what it's worth and if anyone cares, the Marlins are 3-0 so far this spring...

[koz-man]

Aroldis Chapman off to a nice start.

Striking out the 1st three batters he faced in Spring Training.

[Jrod124]

Marlins playing well Shortstop, how do u think the Pirates will fair this year?

[MexicanStallion]

For what it's worth and if anyone cares, the Marlins are 3-0 so far this spring...

For what it's worth, The Braves and Nationals put up 31 runs by the 6th inning today. What the hell?!

[koz-man]

For what it's worth, The Braves and Nationals put up 31 runs by the 6th inning today. What the hell?!

They probably had the bat boys pitching toward the end of this game.

[Shortstop]

Marlins playing well Shortstop, how do u think the Pirates will fair this year?

I think they'll be fun to watch. They have a bunch of young talent and Pirates fans are excited to say the least.

Another post season run wouldn't surprise me. Of course, keeping everyone healthy will be the key...

[Andy117]

Nick Franklin went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, powering the Mariners to a 12-1 victory over the Padres in Cactus League play on Friday.

Who could use an infielder since Seattle is supposedly shopping him? I picked up Franklin last year in Fantasy and he wasn't too bad for a stretch.

If he can really play SS I could see the Mets making a move for him.

[MexicanStallion]

Mike Moustakas belted a pair of homers and drove home three runs on Sunday, powering the Royals to a 5-3 victory over the Cubs in Cactus League action.

Anybody think Moustakas turns it around this season. He's been a hyped player, but hasn't quite put up the expected numbers. In the dynasty league, I only have Freese and Moustakas at 3rd for the season.

[Grits n' Gravy]

The kid from KC is a coin flip. Organization seems to take longer than others to cultivate their kids. I'd look for upgrade at 3b.

[Shortstop]

For what it's worth, The Braves and Nationals put up 31 runs by the 6th inning today. What the hell?!

Wonder what the O/U on the game was? 30.5?

They probably had the bat boys pitching toward the end of this game.

Perhaps their only options in the late innings...

[ProPicker713]

For what it's worth, The Braves and Nationals put up 31 runs by the 6th inning today. What the hell?!

I wonder how those who had braves ml feel I would have broke my tv screen watching that game.

[koz-man]

SS,

Whats your thoughts on Stolmy Pimentel?

From what I read on the web, he might be pitching in the Bigs soon.

[koz-man]

I wonder how those who had braves ml feel I would have broke my tv screen watching that game.

Ya, The Braves were up 14-6 going into the bottom of the 5th. And the Nats hung 5 runs in

the 5th and 6th innings. Final Nats 16 Braves 15

[MexicanStallion]

SS,

Whats your thoughts on Stolmy Pimentel?

From what I read on the web, he might be pitching in the Bigs soon.

Who?! I feel like I am missing out on someone here especially if he is almost big league ready.

[ProPicker713]

Ya, The Braves were up 14-6 going into the bottom of the 5th. And the Nats hung 5 runs in

the 5th and 6th innings. Final Nats 16 Braves 15

things isn't going right at all for the braves especially that game they lost to the tigers when they called it in the 9th.

[Chi_archie]

Who?! I feel like I am missing out on someone here especially if he is almost big league ready.

he actually had a few innings of relief last year. Guy has a live arm, projected as a starter, until there are injuries I don't think the bucs will have a spot for him as a starter. the question is will they keep him on the 25 man roster as a reliever or send him down to continue to work as a starter at AAA

[Shortstop]

SS,

Whats your thoughts on Stolmy Pimentel?

From what I read on the web, he might be pitching in the Bigs soon.

I haven't seen him pitch much but almost everything I've heard has been positive. Great name, too!

he actually had a few innings of relief last year. Guy has a live arm, projected as a starter, until there are injuries I don't think the bucs will have a spot for him as a starter. the question is will they keep him on the 25 man roster as a reliever or send him down to continue to work as a starter at AAA

Yeah, Arch pretty much summed it up nicely...

[koz-man]

I haven't seen him pitch much but almost everything I've heard has been positive. Great name, too!

Yeah, Arch pretty much summed it up nicely...

Yep, gotta love his name

[Shortstop]

Johan Santana signs a minor league deal with Baltimore.

Johan is currently undergoing rehab after a second surgery on his left shoulder.

He was only throwing in the high 70's with his fastball during a workout for several teams last week.

I've always been a big Johan Santana fan. I'm hoping he makes it back to The Show at some point this year...

[Wrigley]

Johan Santana signs a minor league deal with Baltimore.

Johan is currently undergoing rehab after a second surgery on his left shoulder.

He was only throwing in the high 70's with his fastball during a workout for several teams last week.

I've always been a big Johan Santana fan. I'm hoping he makes it back to The Show at some point this year...

only 70's he is going to have to ass about 15-20 to that

[koz-man]

Johan Santana signs a minor league deal with Baltimore.

Johan is currently undergoing rehab after a second surgery on his left shoulder.

He was only throwing in the high 70's with his fastball during a workout for several teams last week.

I've always been a big Johan Santana fan. I'm hoping he makes it back to The Show at some point this year...

Got to hand it to him.

He will not give up...

[MexicanStallion]

Got to hand it to him.

He will not give up...

Why give up, when you can rake in easy money whether you actually can pitch or not. I was a big Johan fan until he signed with the Mets since I'm partially a Braves fan.

[Shortstop]

only 70's he is going to have to ass about 15-20 to that

He once had a devastating change up.

His fastball now has the velocity of his change up back in his prime.

The Orioles are basically taking a $3M gamble in this situation...

[koz-man]

Why give up, when you can rake in easy money whether you actually can pitch or not. I was a big Johan fan until he signed with the Mets since I'm partially a Braves fan.

Ain't that the truth!

[Mitchell88]

I think the orioles are stupid for making that gamble, I cant see him Johan making it. Like SS said he change used to be unreal but when all his other pitches fell off he had nothing to set up with

[gryfyn1]

I think the orioles are stupid for making that gamble, I cant see him Johan making it. Like SS said he change used to be unreal but when all his other pitches fell off he had nothing to set up with

He once had a devastating change up.

His fastball now has the velocity of his change up back in his prime.

The Orioles are basically taking a $3M gamble in this situation...

Well they actually aren't gambling anything; he only get 3M if he make the 40 man roster, and he wont be added until he is ready to pitch in the major leagues. Otherwise he gets the next-to-nothing pay the minor leaguers get.