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

[MexicanStallion]

All 3 of these guys are available but I was cutting a pitcher to make room for Josh Hamilton coming off the DL

That's a nice boost to have. He has his one big injury out of the way like every season, so he can kill it the remaining.

[Chi_archie]

with the draft over

we might soon hear the PTBNL to the mets from the Pirates for the Ike Davis trade

[EmpireMaker]

All 3 of these guys are available but I was cutting a pitcher to make room for Josh Hamilton coming off the DL

I try to stay away from Hamilton, he has slumps and injuries that in my mind outweigh his good streaks. He is just frustrating to own IMO.

[EmpireMaker]

Alex Colome pitched a gem for Durham last night he should be called up soon. Take a look or scout him in deeper leagues, maybe even in not so deep ones.

[koz-man]

Free agent 1B/DH Kendys Morales is expected to sign in a matter of days.

The Brewers and Mariners appear to be the most interested.

[EmpireMaker]

Free agent 1B/DH Kendys Morales is expected to sign in a matter of days.

The Brewers and Mariners appear to be the most interested.

Morales will be signed by some team within the next 7 days, how long will it take him to shake off the rust though?

[Chi_archie]

Morales will be signed by some team within the next 7 days, how long will it take him to shake off the rust though?

yeah i'd be interested to hear what he is doing to stay in shape and sharp

[koz-man]

yeah i'd be interested to hear what he is doing to stay in shape and sharp

Agree. I would want to know this also. Before offering anything to him.

[Shortstop]

The Johan Santana comeback attempt is over.

Santana tore his Achilles tendon on Friday and is out for the year...

[Chi_archie]

The Johan Santana comeback attempt is over.

Santana tore his Achilles tendon on Friday and is out for the year...

wow that was quick

[Chi_archie]

The Johan Santana comeback attempt is over.

Santana tore his Achilles tendon on Friday and is out for the year...

wow that was quick

[EmpireMaker]

The Johan Santana comeback attempt is over.

Santana tore his Achilles tendon on Friday and is out for the year...

He is done forever, and he has been for a while.

[Shortstop]

He is done forever, and he has been for a while.

Yeah, I think his career is officially over.

Johan was one of my favorites. Guy had some very nasty stuff back in the day...

[Chi_archie]

There is a chance both Pirates RHP Charlie Morton and RHP Gerrit Cole could be scratched from their starts Sunday against the Brewers and Monday night against the Chicago Cubs because of shoulder discomfort. If they cannot pitch, LHP Jeff Locke and RHP Vance Worley are expected to fill in after being scratched from their scheduled start for Triple-A Indianapolis.

[koz-man]

Free agent 1B/DH Kendys Morales is expected to sign in a matter of days.

The Brewers and Mariners appear to be the most interested.

I guess not that interested.

Signed with the Twins.

[BigSpoon]

I guess not that interested.

Signed with the Twins.

Good signing by the Twins. Even if they fall out of the wild card race they might be able to flip him at the trade deadline for some assets if he produces.

[Shortstop]

There is a chance both Pirates RHP Charlie Morton and RHP Gerrit Cole could be scratched from their starts Sunday against the Brewers and Monday night against the Chicago Cubs because of shoulder discomfort. If they cannot pitch, LHP Jeff Locke and RHP Vance Worley are expected to fill in after being scratched from their scheduled start for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Locke tossed an absolute gem today but got no run support!

J Locke (L, 0-1)	7.0	3	1	1	1	5	0	75-54	5.11

[Chi_archie]

Locke tossed an absolute gem today but got no run support!

J Locke (L, 0-1)	7.0	3	1	1	1	5	0	75-54	5.11

this was very surprising to me

Pirates really need Locke to return to his lucky 2013 form!

[Mitchell88]

Locke tossed an absolute gem today but got no run support!

J Locke (L, 0-1)	7.0	3	1	1	1	5	0	75-54	5.11

must be the most frustrating thing ever for pitchers. I know that it happens to every pitcher here and there but when there are teams that can never score I feel bad for their good pitchers

[EmpireMaker]

Twins signed DH Kendrys Morales to a one-year, prorated $12 million contract.
Advice: He'll receive about $7.6 million in the prorated deal. Morales is in uniform and available off the bench for the Twins on Sunday. He'll serve as the Twins' everyday designated hitter, replacing Jason Kubel. Morales hit .277/.336/.449 with 23 homers and 80 RBI last season for the Mariners.
(Rotoworld.com)

I guess he will start playing today ?

[koz-man]

The Nationals are hoping that OF Bryce Harper (thumb) will be ready to come off the DL by July 1.

[Chi_archie]

Neil Walker to the 15 Day DL with Appendectomy surgery last night

guy was off to a career year start

http://news.rotowire.com/Neil-Walker-googid490147-spmlb.htm

[koz-man]

I'm guessing that Reds Tony Cingrani has made his last start for awhile and is headed for the bullpen.

ESPN site has Matt Latos listed as starting vs the Brewers on Saturday night June 14th.

This was listed on the Status of Matt:

Because he left his last rehab start with a cramp in his calf, Latos (elbow) will make another rehab start Monday but isn't happy about it, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "The cramp happened; it was minor," Latos said. "They took me out as a precaution. I didn't want to come out. It's pretty bogus I have to go on another rehab assignment. But it it is what it is. I don't make the decisions around here. I'm a puppet on a string. I get told to do what I need to do and I do it."

[Shortstop]

You all knew this was coming today!

MY MAN, CHARLIE!

C Morton (W, 3-7)	7.0	6	1	1	0	7	0	82-59	3.14

[Shortstop]

must be the most frustrating thing ever for pitchers. I know that it happens to every pitcher here and there but when there are teams that can never score I feel bad for their good pitchers

You're right, Mitch! Nothing more frustrating than tossing a gem and getting no run support!

[Chi_archie]

You're right, Mitch! Nothing more frustrating than tossing a gem and getting no run support!

yep just ask Jeff Samardzija

[koz-man]

You're right, Mitch! Nothing more frustrating than tossing a gem and getting no run support!

yep just ask Jeff Samardzija

Or Johnny Cueto.

He has a 1.97 ERA and a record of 5-5.

[Shortstop]

Or Johnny Cueto.

He has a 1.97 ERA and a record of 5-5.

Wow! He should be 9-1 or 8-2 with an ERA like that!

[koz-man]

Wow! He should be 9-1 or 8-2 with an ERA like that!

He finally got some run support and the bullpen held on for him to get the win.

[koz-man]

Alfredo Simon keeps on rolling. He lead the Reds to a 4-1 win over the Dodgers. Simon pitched 8 innings giving up one run and striking out 5.

He lowered his ERA on the season to 2.95.

[Shortstop]

What a boost by Volquez last night for the Buccos ailing starting pitching.

Nice to see him step up and toss the gem...

E Volquez (W, 4-5)	7.0	7	0	0	2	5	0	99-67	3.89

[Shortstop]

Alfredo Simon keeps on rolling. He lead the Reds to a 4-1 win over the Dodgers. Simon pitched 8 innings giving up one run and striking out 5.

He lowered his ERA on the season to 2.95.

I really like Simon's stuff. IMO, one of the best starters in baseball at the moment...

[koz-man]

Mat Latos is set to make his 2014 season debut today against the Brewers.

[MexicanStallion]

Mat Latos is set to make his 2014 season debut today against the Brewers.

It has been long awaited for Cincinnati. With that move, Marshall went to the DL and Cingrani was put in the bullpen.

[Shortstop]

What a night for Polanco!

This kid is going to be a very, very special player!

G Polanco RF	7	3	5	2	0	2	36	.381	.381	.524

He hit his first HR of the year in the top of the 13th, a two-run, game winning shot off Mike Dunn.