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  • stevenash
    Moderator
    • 01-17-11
    • 65463

    #1541
    Originally posted by Otters27
    Cubs need to find a true leadoff hitter
    They had one, Mr. Fowler.
    Let's see, ideally you want your lead off batter to get on base.
    Fowler had OBA of .393. That's among your league leaders.
    You also want your lead off guy to steal bases, yep, he did that too, Fowler stole 20 and 13.
    Score runs? Check he did that too. He missed 1/4 of the season last year and still scored 82.

    The Cubs are paying Zobrist the same money Fowler is making in St. Louis.
    I'm not saying Theo is not a good GM, he is one of the best, but if I'm Theo I'm not letting Fowler go to St. Louis.

    Oh, let's not forget the Cubs last year, like the Royals the year before had (and needed) a perfect storm to win it all.
    It's not like it was all Theo and Madden all the time, they got some lucky breaks, but then again, luck is the residue of design.

    Not for nothing, I agree with Peavy, Rizzo batting leadoff is not conventional and not wise for the reasons he stated.
    You want to lead him off a game or two to shake things up some, fine, have at it, but for an extended period of time it'll bite you in the ass in the long run.
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    • stevenash
      Moderator
      • 01-17-11
      • 65463

      #1542
      Originally posted by Cross
      Rizzo with leadoff double, now 5-5 at getting on base in leadoff role w 2 HRs, double, single, and a walk. Peavy rethinking his stance as we speak, lol.
      It's still not the right thing to do long run, I see what Madden is doing here, he's going to ride this streak.
      It is starting to become uncanny however.
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      • BigSpoon
        SBR MVP
        • 11-04-10
        • 4113

        #1543
        Originally posted by stevenash
        They had one, Mr. Fowler.
        Let's see, ideally you want your lead off batter to get on base.
        Fowler had OBA of .393. That's among your league leaders.
        You also want your lead off guy to steal bases, yep, he did that too, Fowler stole 20 and 13.
        Score runs? Check he did that too. He missed 1/4 of the season last year and still scored 82.

        The Cubs are paying Zobrist the same money Fowler is making in St. Louis.
        I'm not saying Theo is not a good GM, he is one of the best, but if I'm Theo I'm not letting Fowler go to St. Louis.

        Oh, let's not forget the Cubs last year, like the Royals the year before had (and needed) a perfect storm to win it all.
        It's not like it was all Theo and Madden all the time, they got some lucky breaks, but then again, luck is the residue of design.

        Not for nothing, I agree with Peavy, Rizzo batting leadoff is not conventional and not wise for the reasons he stated.
        You want to lead him off a game or two to shake things up some, fine, have at it, but for an extended period of time it'll bite you in the ass in the long run.
        Fowler only has a OBP of .337 this season in STL though and its not like they chose Zobrist over Fowler. They signed Zobrist 2 seasons ago for 4 years/$56M. Fowler left for 5 years/$82.5M, thats a steep contract.
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        • stevenash
          Moderator
          • 01-17-11
          • 65463

          #1544
          Originally posted by BigSpoon
          Fowler only has a OBP of .337 this season in STL though and its not like they chose Zobrist over Fowler. They signed Zobrist 2 seasons ago for 4 years/$56M. Fowler left for 5 years/$82.5M, thats a steep contract.
          I get that, he left with a .393 OBA is my point, they thought they could use Zobrist leadoff, but that never panned out.
          Yeah, it's a steep contract - 'Zo also gets 16 million.
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          • Andy117
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 02-07-10
            • 9511

            #1545
            Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
            most everything has gone wrong for the Mets this year...
            This has been the most frustrating season I can remember.
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            • stevenash
              Moderator
              • 01-17-11
              • 65463

              #1546
              Originally posted by Andy117
              This has been the most frustrating season I can remember.
              I'm not even a Mets fan and I can feel your pain.

              I like you, you have good baseball knowledge and you're loyal to your team.
              I respect loyalty, it's an admirable trait.
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              • shocka1212
                SBR Posting Legend
                • 10-06-12
                • 16788

                #1547
                Originally posted by stevenash
                I'm not even a Mets fan and I can feel your pain.

                I like you, you have good baseball knowledge and you're loyal to your team.
                I respect loyalty, it's an admirable trait.
                You're a better man than I am.. enjoying this. Mets fans rooting for the phillies in the 09' World Series because they didn't want to see the Yankees win... disgraceful
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                • EmpireMaker
                  SBR Posting Legend
                  • 06-18-09
                  • 15578

                  #1548
                  Even though Reds shortstop Zack Cozart has surprisingly been among the majors’ best players this year, there probably won’t be many teams bidding for him at the trade deadline, writes ESPN’s Buster Olney (subscription required and recommended). Most contenders are in search of pitching, not shortstops, which could hinder the Reds’ efforts to land a quality return for the free agent-to-be. The same lack of demand at shortstop might end up applying to both first base and the outfield, observes Olney, who notes that it may be a problem for Pittsburgh if it tries move Andrew McCutchen or Kansas City in the event it markets Eric Hosmer and/or Lorenzo Cain.
                  More rumblings as the deadline draws closer:
                  • Breakout first baseman Yonder Alonso would like to sign an extension with the Athletics, but they’re “nearly certain” to put him on the block, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Contrary to Olney’s argument that there might not be much of a market for first basemen, Morosi contends that three AL playoff hopefuls – New York, Seattle and Los Angeles – could each stand to upgrade at the position. The Yankees will prioritize beefing up their rotation and may battle the Red Sox for Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, per Morosi, but Greg Bird’s injury issues might also put Alonso on their radar. The lefty-swinging, fly ball-hitting Alonso, who has slashed .302/.397/.630 with 17 home runs in 219 plate appearances during a contract year, would seemingly be a perfect fit for the short right field porch at Yankee Stadium.
                  • Meanwhile, the aforementioned Cain could be ideal for the Dodgers, argues Morosi, who suggests they’re likely to adjust their outfield alignment in the coming weeks. Of course, barring other moves, picking up another outfielder would add to an already crowded situation in the grass for LA. The club currently has stellar rookie Cody Bellinger, unexpected 2017 star Chris Taylor, Yasiel Puig and Joc Pederson in the mix as prominent outfield options, with Enrique Hernandez and Franklin Gutierrez adding further depth and Andre Ethier on the disabled list.
                  • Along with potentially addressing their outfield, it’s “increasingly apparent” that the Dodgers will look for rotation help, relays Morosi. Dodgers starters rank third in the majors in both ERA and fWAR, but Morosi points out that some of their hurlers are health risks and they’ll also want to avoid starting ace Clayton Kershaw on short rest if they get to the NLDS. Kershaw took the hill in that scenario during each of the previous four division series in which the Dodgers participated.
                  • While Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez’s name has come up in connection to St. Louis, the fact that the Cardinals are 11.5 games out of a wild-card spot might steer them away from position player rentals, notes Olney. As of now, the Redbirds only have one realistic path to a playoff berth – by winning the NL Central – but they also have plenty of ground to make up there (5.5 games). Moreover, they may have a sleeping giant to contend with in the reigning champion Cubs, who are 2.5 games behind upstart Milwaukee for the division lead.
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                  • Chi_archie
                    SBR Aristocracy
                    • 07-22-08
                    • 63165

                    #1549
                    Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                    Even though Reds shortstop Zack Cozart has surprisingly been among the majors’ best players this year
                    there is something you don't expect before the season
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                    • JAKEPEAVY21
                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                      • 03-11-11
                      • 29267

                      #1550
                      Originally posted by stevenash
                      They had one, Mr. Fowler.
                      Let's see, ideally you want your lead off batter to get on base.
                      Fowler had OBA of .393. That's among your league leaders.
                      You also want your lead off guy to steal bases, yep, he did that too, Fowler stole 20 and 13.
                      Score runs? Check he did that too. He missed 1/4 of the season last year and still scored 82.

                      The Cubs are paying Zobrist the same money Fowler is making in St. Louis.
                      I'm not saying Theo is not a good GM, he is one of the best, but if I'm Theo I'm not letting Fowler go to St. Louis.

                      Oh, let's not forget the Cubs last year, like the Royals the year before had (and needed) a perfect storm to win it all.
                      It's not like it was all Theo and Madden all the time, they got some lucky breaks, but then again, luck is the residue of design.

                      Not for nothing, I agree with Peavy, Rizzo batting leadoff is not conventional and not wise for the reasons he stated.
                      You want to lead him off a game or two to shake things up some, fine, have at it, but for an extended period of time it'll bite you in the ass in the long run.
                      agree nasher..Fowler has been the missing piece..
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                      • El Nino
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 05-03-12
                        • 18426

                        #1551
                        Originally posted by BigSpoon
                        Only a matter of time before Cleveland catches them and runs away with the division.
                        Yep, and just like that...four game sweep
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                        • BigSpoon
                          SBR MVP
                          • 11-04-10
                          • 4113

                          #1552
                          Originally posted by shocka1212
                          You're a better man than I am.. enjoying this. Mets fans rooting for the phillies in the 09' World Series because they didn't want to see the Yankees win... disgraceful
                          Nothing wrong with not wanting your most hated team winning, evening if it means rooting for your 2nd most hated team.
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                          • koz-man
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 11-21-08
                            • 7102

                            #1553
                            Huge and terrible news for the Yankees as top prospect Gleyber Torres is out for the year with a torn UCL ligament in his left non-throwing elbow. Torres, 20, will have Tommy John surgery.

                            The Yankees say he will be ready for spring training in 2018. The Yankees had been grooming Torres to possibly take over for Chase Headley at third next month. Torres hurt the elbow sliding into home this weekend, playing for Triple-A Scranton.
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                            • stevenash
                              Moderator
                              • 01-17-11
                              • 65463

                              #1554
                              Originally posted by BigSpoon
                              Nothing wrong with not wanting your most hated team winning, evening if it means rooting for your 2nd most hated team.
                              My favorite team is the team I have money on that night.

                              Tonight besides my Royals, I love the Rays.
                              Tomorrow I'll go back to not giving a crap about the Rays unless I bet them again.
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                              • Cross
                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                • 04-15-11
                                • 5777

                                #1555
                                Losing Dexter definitely a big blow, you guys are correct.
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                                • EmpireMaker
                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                  • 06-18-09
                                  • 15578

                                  #1556
                                  With baseball’s draft in the rear-view mirror, the focus for many clubs will begin shifting to trades over the next several weeks. In light of that, Fangraphs’ Dave Cameron breaks the league down into nine definite buyers, nine very likely sellers and a dozen bubble teams that are hovering around the .500 mark. As Cameron notes, there’s a case to be made in either direction for virtually all of the 12 fringe clubs, whose playoff odds, as calculated by Fangraphs, range from six percent (Angels, Twins) to 36 percent (Blue Jays). The proximity of stars such as Yu Darvish, Josh Donaldson and Manny Machado to free agency all have a bearing on a team’s decision, as does the overall composition of the roster. (The Mariners, for instance, have a significant amount invested in winning now with a number of aging key players, seemingly making them likelier to push for a postseason spot.) It’s a well-reasoned and comprehensive look at the competitive landscape of baseball in mid-June 2017 and is well worth a full read-through.
                                  Onto some actual rumors pertaining to the trade market…
                                  • Even if the Rangers fall out of contention, they’re not planning to move Darvish, sources tell Yahoo’s Jeff Passan. Texas badly wants to retain their staff ace beyond the 2017 season, though Passan points out that there are only 11 free-agent pitchers that have ever signed a $100MM+ deal — and each has done so with a new team. Still, the Rangers want Darvish to hit the market with Arlington being the only place he’s called home during his Major League career rather than giving him a taste of a new city that could push him further away. I’d add that retaining him also allows the Rangers to make a qualifying offer, though for top-tier free agents such as Darvish, the QO isn’t the same free agency death knell that it has been for second- and third-tier names that have been tied to draft pick compensation.
                                  • Jonathan Lucroy, on the other hand, could potentially be marketed this summer if the Rangers drop far enough out of the race, Passan continues. Texas gave up a massive amount of talent to land Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress last year, sending prospects Lewis Brinson, Luis Ortiz and Ryan Cordell to the Brewers for a year and a half of Lucroy and three years of Jeffress. Dealing Lucroy would allow the Rangers to get some value back if they can’t remain in contention, though Lucroy’s down season at the plate has been a factor in the Rangers’ underwhelming performance. Through 205 plate appearances, Lucroy is hitting a pedestrian .269/.307/.389. That’s perfectly acceptable for a catcher, but it’s a far cry from the .292/.355/.500 that he slashed last year.
                                  • The Giants have yet to hold a “we’re open for business” meeting despite their awful standing in the NL West and NL Wild Card race, reports Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area. Giants sources tell Pavlovic that the team has been focused on the draft, but they’ll begin to look more closely at their 2017 roadmap now. Dealing Eduardo Nunez is an “easy decision” for the Giants to make, Pavlovic opines (I agree), but they’ll have more complicated questions to ponder when it comes to pitchers Johnny Cueto, Jeff Samardzija and Matt Moore. While some may feel that Cueto would be best served to forgo his opt-out, Passan points out that James Shields got four years and $75MM late in the offseason when he was two years older than Cueto will be this winter. Cueto has four years and $84MM remaining following the 2017 season.
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                                  • Otters27
                                    BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                    • 07-14-07
                                    • 30752

                                    #1557
                                    Originally posted by Cross
                                    Losing Dexter definitely a big blow, you guys are correct.
                                    When Fowler was on the Rockies he was unbelievable running 1st to 3rd
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                                    • Chi_archie
                                      SBR Aristocracy
                                      • 07-22-08
                                      • 63165

                                      #1558
                                      trade deadline should be interesting
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                                      • JAKEPEAVY21
                                        BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                        • 03-11-11
                                        • 29267

                                        #1559
                                        Will kc trade all their assets while still in the hunt for the division?
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                                        • koz-man
                                          SBR Hall of Famer
                                          • 11-21-08
                                          • 7102

                                          #1560
                                          Andrew McCutchen in his last 23 games: .381, with 7 homers, 20 runs, 20 RBI, a .454 OBP, an 1.168 OPS.
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                                          • stevenash
                                            Moderator
                                            • 01-17-11
                                            • 65463

                                            #1561
                                            Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
                                            Will kc trade all their assets while still in the hunt for the division?
                                            Mr. Glass says no
                                            Mr. Glass said he would consider it if out of the race.
                                            Hosmer is a god in KC, he's also the face of the franchise, he ain't moving.
                                            Cain and Moose are expendable, but they are staying put for now.
                                            Talk was Herrera to Nats also, Moose to Red Sox, only way Yanks get Hoss is three kids, and Yanks won't allowed to get hijacked.
                                            Royals are like 2 back now for a playoff spot.

                                            p.s. this isn't a homer play, they are playing so well right now, they can beat Sale tonight.
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                                            • El Nino
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 05-03-12
                                              • 18426

                                              #1562
                                              Big series with the Snakes and Rockies here
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                                              • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                • 03-11-11
                                                • 29267

                                                #1563
                                                Originally posted by stevenash
                                                Mr. Glass says no
                                                Mr. Glass said he would consider it if out of the race.
                                                Hosmer is a god in KC, he's also the face of the franchise, he ain't moving.
                                                Cain and Moose are expendable, but they are staying put for now.
                                                Talk was Herrera to Nats also, Moose to Red Sox, only way Yanks get Hoss is three kids, and Yanks won't allowed to get hijacked.
                                                Royals are like 2 back now for a playoff spot.

                                                p.s. this isn't a homer play, they are playing so well right now, they can beat Sale tonight.
                                                What do you think of royals +2000 to win the central?
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                                                • mr. leisure
                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                  • 01-29-08
                                                  • 17507

                                                  #1564
                                                  Originally posted by El Nino
                                                  Big series with the Snakes and Rockies here
                                                  Money going towards Rockies tonight with Greinke as the slight dog .
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                                                  • stevenash
                                                    Moderator
                                                    • 01-17-11
                                                    • 65463

                                                    #1565
                                                    Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
                                                    What do you think of royals +2000 to win the central?
                                                    Juicy, but Cleveland is the class of that division, but 20 to 1 is mighty tempting.
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                                                    • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                      • 03-11-11
                                                      • 29267

                                                      #1566
                                                      Originally posted by stevenash
                                                      Juicy, but Cleveland is the class of that division, but 20 to 1 is mighty tempting.
                                                      Ya I'm thinking same thing it'll probably lose but at those odds I might put a little on it.
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                                                      • EmpireMaker
                                                        SBR Posting Legend
                                                        • 06-18-09
                                                        • 15578

                                                        #1567
                                                        The Phillies made a rather dramatic roster move today, announcing that righty Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders have been designated for assignment in one fell swoop. Lefty Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins have had their contracts purchased.
                                                        While there were never realistic hopes of contention in 2017, the Phillies’ worst-in-baseball 22-and-46 record nevertheless represents a considerable disappointment. These two veterans are hardly the only poor performers, but their pronounced struggles were increasingly hard to ignore.
                                                        Still, it’s a bit of a stunner to see the move take place. Gomez was the Phils’ closer for the bulk of 2016 and is earning a cool $4.2MM with one more year of arb control remaining. And Saunders landed in Philadelphia over the winter on a $9MM guarantee. The Phils were hoping they had scored a bargain when his market failed to develop, but will instead punt on the rest of that deal — including the rights to an $11MM option for 2018.
                                                        It’s never easy to give up on such highly paid players, but Philadelphia no doubt felt some pressure to shake things up. And the writing seemed to be on the wall for these players, whose continued presence might only have taken opportunities from younger options.
                                                        In the case of Gomez, 29, a poor finish last year has carried over — and then some. He has had some strong years in the past, despite frequently lagging peripherals, but currently owns a 7.25 ERA on 31 hits (including seven home runs) in 22 1/3 innings. Though Gomez is generating far more swings and misses than usual, to go with his typically strong groundball rate, he’s also backing himself into a corner with a career-low 53.0% first-pitch strike rate.
                                                        The developments are yet more surprising with regard to Saunders, 30, who was streaky but generally quite good in 2016. He’s slashing just .205/.257/.360 with six home runs through 214 plate appearances on the season thus far. Though his .245 BABIP suggests some misfortune, Saunders is also making a lot of soft contact and has seen his typically solid walk rate dive to 6.1%.
                                                        As for the newcomers, the 26-year-old Milner gets his first call-up after failing to crack the Indians’ roster as a Rule 5 pick. he has posted a 2.60 ERA with 27 strikeouts and just four walks over 27 2/3 innings at Triple-A. Perkins, also 26, has previously failed to master the highest level of the minors. But the former sixth-round pick is carrying an excellent .298/.388/.476 slash through 241 plate appearances there this year.
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                                                        • Chi_archie
                                                          SBR Aristocracy
                                                          • 07-22-08
                                                          • 63165

                                                          #1568
                                                          time to move Rizzo from the lead off spot

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                                                          • stevenash
                                                            Moderator
                                                            • 01-17-11
                                                            • 65463

                                                            #1569
                                                            Originally posted by Chi_archie
                                                            time to move Rizzo from the lead off spot

                                                            He's lucky if Chacin doesn't put a 98 mph heater in his ear tonight.
                                                            I was a catcher, I know cheap shots, I know clean slides.
                                                            I've seen a few ER's on cheap shots, that was a cheap shot.
                                                            Look at Rizzo's skid marks inside the line on the dirt.
                                                            It's almost a foot inside the foul line, at least 8 inches, he veered, then he targeted the catcher.
                                                            Now on Rizzo's behalf I believe he was just looking to dislodge the ball, I don't believe he's a total asshole.
                                                            He's partial asshole, but not complete asshole.
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                                                            • yisman
                                                              SBR Aristocracy
                                                              • 09-01-08
                                                              • 75682

                                                              #1570
                                                              Rizzo should be disciplined for that


                                                              the rule change was to get rid of that kind of play

                                                              Rizzo knew the rules and it was an attempt to injure
                                                              [quote=jjgold;5683305]I win again like usual
                                                              [/quote]

                                                              [quote=Whippit;7921056]miami won't lose a single eastern conference game through end of season[/quote]
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                                                              • Otters27
                                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                • 07-14-07
                                                                • 30752

                                                                #1571
                                                                Hope Giles can close this out. He pitched last night so hope his arm is not tired
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                                                                • EmpireMaker
                                                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                                                  • 06-18-09
                                                                  • 15578

                                                                  #1572
                                                                  Matt Adams’ surprisingly dominant performance for the Braves following last month’s trade has the Braves considering multiple scenarios to keep him in the lineup when Freddie Freeman returns, according to a pair of reports from Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Like the Cardinals before them, the Braves are debating the possibility of playing Adams in left field. But more interestingly, Bowman suggests that the Braves will at least discuss the possibility of Freeman playing third base — a position he played throughout high school but hasn’t played since a tiny five-game sample with the Braves’ Rookie-level affiliate back in 2007. While there will obviously be plenty of intrigue around the idea of a position change for Freeman, it’s worth noting that the Braves are very much in the preliminary stages of mapping out a strategy. David O’Brien of the Journal-Constitution tweets that it may only be likely if Freeman volunteers to move across the diamond, though he, too, notes that Atlanta hasn’t firmly ruled the idea out.
                                                                  • One of the Braves’ top pitching prospects, right-hander Patrick Weigel, is on his way to see Dr. James Andrews to have his elbow examined, O’Brien reports. According to O’Brien, Weigel has a potential tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow and will undergo an MRI to definitively make that determination. Weigel, 22, opened the year at Double-A Mississippi and pitched to a 2.89 ERA with 9.2 K/9 against 2.7 BB/9 through 37 1/3 innings before being promoted to Triple-A. Weigel worked to a 3.58 ERA through his first seven Triple-A starts but was shelled for nine runs in 3 1/3 innings in his most recent outing on Sunday.
                                                                  • Mark Bradley of the Journal-Constitution opines that the likeliest outcome for Adams and fellow trade acquisition Brandon Phillips is that both will be traded prior to the non-waiver deadline. Adams’ work in the outfield was unsightly enough that the Cardinals traded him the Braves in the first place, Bradley points out, and the Braves don’t necessarily need another left-handed-hitting first baseman. Phillips’ age makes him unlikely to be any kind of long-term option in Atlanta, and the Braves could use August and September to get their first big league look at Ozzie Albies, Bradley continues. From my perspective, Adams would represent a fine bench option for the Braves, though he could be a relatively pricey part-time player next year depending on how great a raise he receives upon this year’s $2.8MM salary in arbitration this winter.
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                                                                  • Chi_archie
                                                                    SBR Aristocracy
                                                                    • 07-22-08
                                                                    • 63165

                                                                    #1573
                                                                    Matt Adams got his groove back
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                                                                    • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                      • 03-11-11
                                                                      • 29267

                                                                      #1574
                                                                      Originally posted by yisman
                                                                      Rizzo should be disciplined for that


                                                                      the rule change was to get rid of that kind of play

                                                                      Rizzo knew the rules and it was an attempt to injure
                                                                      Agree 100%
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                                                                      • koz-man
                                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                        • 11-21-08
                                                                        • 7102

                                                                        #1575
                                                                        On 6/21/64, the Phillies' Jim Bunning pitched MLB's first perfect regular season game in 42 years.

                                                                        In 53 years since the Hall of Famer's 6-0 Shea Stadium win, there have been 16 perfectos (of 23 ever) -- the last in 2012, when there were three. Bunning, who died last month, beat the Mets' Tracy Stallard, who as a Red Sox gave up Roger Maris's 61st homer 10/1/61.
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