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

[ProPicker713]

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

As long as he can get 10-13 wins i think the orioles will call it a productive season out of him.

[Shortstop]

Opening Day in Australia is only 15 days away...

[Shortstop]

Going to the Pirates game on Friday, April 4th @ PNC when they host the Cardinals.

LET'S GO BUCS!!!

[Chi_archie]

that is awesome Shortstop

I haven't been to PNC in 6 years

one of the few things I miss about living in Western Pa

I never got to see a competitive Pirate team play at PNC

[ProPicker713]

Going to the Pirates game on Friday, April 4th @ PNC when they host the Cardinals.

LET'S GO BUCS!!!

Opening day right? btw is opening day starters list out?

[BigSpoon]

Opening Day in Australia is only 15 days away...

Only 2 weeks away now.

[Andy117]

Baseball still seems far away, I haven't seen my grass in months.

[koz-man]

March 22 & 23... Opening Series in Sydney, Australia: Dodgers vs. D-backs

March 30...Dodgers vs Padres

March 31...Opening Day for most teams

Yanks vs Astros open April 1st

[Jrod124]

March 22 & 23... Opening Series in Sydney, Australia: Dodgers vs. D-backs

March 30...Dodgers vs Padres

March 31...Opening Day for most teams

Yanks vs Astros open April 1st

Thanks for posting this, can't wait!

[MexicanStallion]

As long as he can get 10-13 wins i think the orioles will call it a productive season out of him.

I have a hard time picturing 10-13 wins from Johan especially when his timetable to pitch is around June 1st.

[Chi_archie]

I have a hard time picturing 10-13 wins from Johan especially when his timetable to pitch is around June 1st.

Yeah that doesn't seem plausible

[Andy117]

As long as he can get 10-13 wins i think the orioles will call it a productive season out of him.

I'd don't think there's any way he gets near 10 wins.

[Shortstop]

Opening day right? btw is opening day starters list out?

Opening day for the Pirates is Monday, March 31st @ 1:05P when they host the Cubs.

Liriano is throwing for Pittsburgh, I don't think the Cubs have named a starter as of yet...

[koz-man]

March 22 & 23... Opening Series in Sydney, Australia: Dodgers vs. D-backs

March 30...Dodgers vs Padres

March 31...Opening Day for most teams

Yanks vs Astros open April 1st

This is a crazy start of the season. The LA Dodgers will have 3 games played before most play one.

Also, I still pissed that the MLB stopped the Cincy Reds from the first game scheduled for Opening Day.

At least they always open at home.

[MexicanStallion]

Opening day for the Pirates is Monday, March 31st @ 1:05P when they host the Cubs.

Liriano is throwing for Pittsburgh, I don't think the Cubs have named a starter as of yet...

It would have to be Samardzija wouldn't you think?

[koz-man]

It would have to be Samardzija wouldn't you think?

I would say yes, as long as hes healthy.

[Chi_archie]

good to see Russell Martin start this spring with a little extra pop

[Shortstop]

good to see Russell Martin start this spring with a little extra pop

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing today.

He's gone yard 4 times already this spring if my math is correct?

Great sign!

[Andy117]

This is a crazy start of the season. The LA Dodgers will have 3 games played before most play one.

Also, I still pissed that the MLB stopped the Cincy Reds from the first game scheduled for Opening Day.

At least they always open at home.

Starting the season a week before everyone else is really stupid. Very annoying for fantasy purposes.

[Shortstop]

Matt Cain has looked very impressive so far this spring!

He's thrown 8 scoreless innings while striking out nine and only giving up one hit.

The Giants have to be excited considering his 8-10 4.00 ERA performance last year...

[Chi_archie]

Starting the season a week before everyone else is really stupid. Very annoying for fantasy purposes.

good point, I hadn't thought of that

so the League has to start for that first game and then kind of wait a week?

[koz-man]

Matt Cain has looked very impressive so far this spring!

He's thrown 8 scoreless innings while striking out nine and only giving up one hit.

The Giants have to be excited considering his 8-10 4.00 ERA performance last year...

Yep, his fantasy value is climbing as I type this...

[MexicanStallion]

Josh Hamilton is suppose to finally make his debut on Sunday. I think he can bounce back this year especially if Pujols can do the same.

[Tatsu]

What kind of year do you guys expect from McCann since he is switching to the AL and going to play in Yankee Stadium.

[BigSpoon]

Ervin Santana to the Braves on a 1 year, $14.1M deal. A panic signing after the injury to Medlen.

[Shortstop]

What kind of year do you guys expect from McCann since he is switching to the AL and going to play in Yankee Stadium.

In my opinion, this was one of, if not, the best off season signing this year.

I expect McCann to have an All-Star type season for the Yankees...

[koz-man]

What kind of year do you guys expect from McCann since he is switching to the AL and going to play in Yankee Stadium.

I agree with SS. I think he will fit in well with the Yanks.

Esp because hes a lefty hitter in that stadium. I estimate 25-30 homers this year.

[Robber]

Yeah

And maybe they'll play him more than Atlanta did

Atlanta was using laird which made no sense when they had McCann and gattis

[Andy117]

Ervin Santana to the Braves on a 1 year, $14.1M deal. A panic signing after the injury to Medlen.

It's a good move, they're still built to win for this year.

[MexicanStallion]

Ervin Santana to the Braves on a 1 year, $14.1M deal. A panic signing after the injury to Medlen.

Brutal start for the Braves this Spring. Medlen needing Tommy John and Beachy and Minor candidates to start the year on the DL. They needed the arm bad.

[BigSpoon]

It's a good move, they're still built to win for this year.

Yeah, its a good signing. I'm just bitter the Blue Jays didn't sign him.

[Shortstop]

that is awesome Shortstop

I haven't been to PNC in 6 years

one of the few things I miss about living in Western Pa

I never got to see a competitive Pirate team play at PNC

Looking forward to attending a lot more games this year than I was able to last year, Arch.

Should be a fun atmosphere down at PNC this summer!

Hopefully you can make it back and catch a game or two...

[koz-man]

Looking forward to attending a lot more games this year than I was able to last year, Arch.

Should be a fun atmosphere down at PNC this summer!

Hopefully you can make it back and catch a game or two...

I was there their opening season in 2001.

Our seat were between home & third.

What a beautiful view with the opening in left field, with the city in the back drop.

[stevenash]

Oakland A'sAJ Griffin: Oakland's Best Fantasy SP Option?

Griffin was Oakland's most durable starting pitcher in 2013 pitching 200 innings and compiling a 14-10 record. While obviously has the most upside, Griffin might be the safest option among Oakland's starting pitchers considering his fly ball tendencies and his home park. The 26 year-old pitched to a 3.86 ERA and reasonable thinking would have him regressing considering his DIPS (4.55 FIP and 4.18 xFIP) and .245 BABIP. However, Griffin is able to succeed because Oakland's greatest strength is overall defense in the outfield. Griffin is able to record an above average strikeout rate (7.70 K/9) because of a strong 12-6 curveball, and he is an above average strike thrower. He will continue to give up his share of home runs because of his fly ball rate, but I would expect his 12.5 percent HR/FB ratio to regress somewhat. Griffin might not keep his BABIP below .250 this season, but Oakland's defense will continue to turn a lot of those fly balls into outs.

Brandon Moss: Top Platoon OptionMoss might be platooned this year at DH and first base, but the 30 year-old is a hitter I've targeted at first base because of his ability to rival others in he counting stats despite sitting against left-handed pitchers. Moss has hit 51 home runs over the last two seasons in only 800 plate appearances while spending half of his time in a pitcher friendly park. Moss should hit another 28-31 home runs this season considering his ability to hit fly balls (51.8 percent last season), and his HR/FB ratio should hover around 18 percent once again. His average batted ball distance in 2013 was 295 feet meaning that his HR/FB ratio last year was not a fluke. Moss won't hit for a high average because of his high strikeout rates (27.7 percent in 2013), but he should have a .250/.325/.490 type of slash line.

[Shortstop]

Ervin Santana to the Braves on a 1 year, $14.1M deal. A panic signing after the injury to Medlen.

Just what the Braves needed, another All-Star caliber starting pitcher!

When (If) Atlanta gets their staff back to health, look out!

They will be, arguably, the best rotation in baseball...