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  • Underdog5229
    SBR MVP
    • 10-31-11
    • 1856

    #1016
    Originally posted by BigSpoon
    3 games postponed today.
    yeah weird start to the year. lots and lots of games postponed already.
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    • EmpireMaker
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 06-18-09
      • 15578

      #1017
      The latest from around the NL East…
      • Anthony Rendon left last night’s game after fouling a ball off his left big toe, and he wasn’t in today’s Nationals lineup. X-rays on the toe were negative, and manager Dave Martinez told MLB.com’s Jamal Collier and other reporters that there had yet to be any discussion of a possible DL stint for the star third baseman. Washington is already short Daniel Murphy and Adam Eaton from their first-choice starting lineup, and a Rendon absence would give Bryce Harper even less protection.
      • Ronald Acuna is hitting just .138/.219/.172 over his first 32 Triple-A plate appearances this season, and with Preston Tucker playing well for the Braves in left field, David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution writes that we may have to wait a while longer to see Acuna make his big league debut. There had been speculation that Acuna could have been called up as early as today, as he would no longer accumulate a full year of MLB service time if he remained on the roster for the entire season, giving the Braves an extra year of control over the star prospect. Service time considerations aside, it doesn’t seem like Atlanta would try to rush Acuna to the majors when he is on such a cold streak. O’Brien did wonder, however, if the team could promote Acuna on Monday to generate some extra interest for the start of a new homestand.
      • Tommy Hunter will participate in a game at the Phillies’ extended Spring Training camp today, though manager Gabe Kapler told reporters (including NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury) that the team would see how Hunter felt afterwards before deciding whether he needed one more rehab outing or not. Hunter suffered a hamstring strain in late March and has yet to make his debut in a Phillies uniform. The club signed Hunter to a two-year, $18MM free agent deal in the wake of his very strong 2017 season with the Rays. Even if Hunter requires one more outing, he is likely to be activated sometime this week, provided there aren’t any health setbacks.
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      • El Nino
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 05-03-12
        • 18426

        #1018
        Originally posted by yisman
        miserable weather in some parts of the country.

        ever since Minnesota moved into the open air stadium, they've had a lot of postponements in March/April, for obvious reasons
        Dumb decision not to give that park a roof.
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        • Otters27
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 07-14-07
          • 30753

          #1019
          Unreal cubs comeback. May be this will get them rolling
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          • JAKEPEAVY21
            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
            • 03-11-11
            • 29268

            #1020
            Originally posted by El Nino
            Dumb decision not to give that park a roof.
            How can weather not be factored in when a stadium is being built? Minnesota logic?
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            • koz-man
              SBR Hall of Famer
              • 11-21-08
              • 7102

              #1021
              My poor Reds need Help..!!!!
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              • yisman
                SBR Aristocracy
                • 09-01-08
                • 75682

                #1022
                three games postponed already

                could be more
                [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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                • yisman
                  SBR Aristocracy
                  • 09-01-08
                  • 75682

                  #1023
                  Braves/Cubs postponed too.
                  [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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                  • BigSpoon
                    SBR MVP
                    • 11-04-10
                    • 4113

                    #1024
                    Jays catch a break by avoiding Kluber for the time being.
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                    • yisman
                      SBR Aristocracy
                      • 09-01-08
                      • 75682

                      #1025
                      Anaheim/KC postponed now


                      no word about it until all other afternoon games were postponed or had begun

                      pretty brutal for DFS. I'm screwed
                      [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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                      • mr. leisure
                        SBR Posting Legend
                        • 01-29-08
                        • 17507

                        #1026
                        I don`t ever remember so many games postponed .

                        6 maybe 7
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                        • JMobile
                          SBR Posting Legend
                          • 08-21-10
                          • 19074

                          #1027
                          Twins should have made a dome.
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                          • batt33
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 12-23-16
                            • 6014

                            #1028
                            Originally posted by mr. leisure
                            I don`t ever remember so many games postponed .

                            6 maybe 7
                            Hearing the make up double headers are not like the"old school" ones that started 25-30 minutes apart.... talking day.... night starts hours apart....
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                            • Cross
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 04-15-11
                              • 5777

                              #1029
                              Maybe 2 feet of snow in Minny at the moment. Good time for a road trip.
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                              • koz-man
                                SBR Hall of Famer
                                • 11-21-08
                                • 7102

                                #1030
                                Bartolo Colon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, six outs away from what would certainly have been one of the least likely perfect games ever. Alas, he gives up a walk and then a double to Josh Reddick.
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                                • mr. leisure
                                  SBR Posting Legend
                                  • 01-29-08
                                  • 17507

                                  #1031
                                  Originally posted by koz-man
                                  Bartolo Colon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, six outs away from what would certainly have been one of the least likely perfect games ever. Alas, he gives up a walk and then a double to Josh Reddick.
                                  Great job by Bartolo and Texas gets the win at +295 .
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                                  • EmpireMaker
                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                    • 06-18-09
                                    • 15578

                                    #1032
                                    NATIONAL LEAGUE









                                    AMERICAN LEAGUE






                                    FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES
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                                    • ApricotSinner32
                                      Restricted User
                                      • 11-28-10
                                      • 10648

                                      #1033
                                      Originally posted by EmpireMaker
                                      NATIONAL LEAGUE









                                      AMERICAN LEAGUE






                                      FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES
                                      loooooooooooooool
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                                      • Underdog5229
                                        SBR MVP
                                        • 10-31-11
                                        • 1856

                                        #1034
                                        that stro's ranger game was great. old ass colon was dealing, so was verlander.
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                                        • El Nino
                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                          • 05-03-12
                                          • 18426

                                          #1035
                                          Originally posted by koz-man
                                          Bartolo Colon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, six outs away from what would certainly have been one of the least likely perfect games ever. Alas, he gives up a walk and then a double to Josh Reddick.
                                          Damn, that would have been awesome!
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                                          • JAKEPEAVY21
                                            BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                            • 03-11-11
                                            • 29268

                                            #1036
                                            my Padres sweep the giants...it's going to be a long season in San Fran...

                                            It's quite obvious the Giants aren't going to contend, I question a lot of their moves in the offseason to acquire a bunch of 30 something year olds..
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                                            • JMobile
                                              SBR Posting Legend
                                              • 08-21-10
                                              • 19074

                                              #1037
                                              Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
                                              my Padres sweep the giants...it's going to be a long season in San Fran...

                                              It's quite obvious the Giants aren't going to contend, I question a lot of their moves in the offseason to acquire a bunch of 30 something year olds..
                                              Bochy loves veterans.
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                                              • yisman
                                                SBR Aristocracy
                                                • 09-01-08
                                                • 75682

                                                #1038
                                                STL/Cubs postponed, as well as the Boston Patriots' Day game.
                                                [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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                                                • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                  BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                  • 03-11-11
                                                  • 29268

                                                  #1039
                                                  Originally posted by JMobile
                                                  Bochy loves veterans.
                                                  If you aren't going to contend, why trade valuable prospects for over the hill players?

                                                  Don't get me wrong, it's fine by me...Did they really think Longoria and McCutchen would make them contenders after having the worst record in baseball last season?
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                                                  • BigSpoon
                                                    SBR MVP
                                                    • 11-04-10
                                                    • 4113

                                                    #1040
                                                    Jays game could be postponed after ice fell onto the Rogers Centre from the CN Tower.

                                                    UPDATE: Game has been PP, due to a hole in the roof caused by falling ice. Double header scheduled for Tues afternoon.

                                                    The Blue Jays' home game Monday against the Royals has been postponed because of weather-related damage to the Rogers Centre roof, including a large hole created by falling ice from the nearby CN Tower.
                                                    Last edited by BigSpoon; 04-16-18, 08:43 PM.
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                                                    • batt33
                                                      SBR Hall of Famer
                                                      • 12-23-16
                                                      • 6014

                                                      #1041
                                                      Originally posted by JAKEPEAVY21
                                                      my Padres sweep the giants...it's going to be a long season in San Fran...

                                                      It's quite obvious the Giants aren't going to contend, I question a lot of their moves in the offseason to acquire a bunch of 30 something year olds..
                                                      Swept the giants.....? won the series yes..... swept no ........played 4 games.....

                                                      still early...
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                                                      • Cross
                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                        • 04-15-11
                                                        • 5777

                                                        #1042
                                                        Come on Midwest, warm up already!!
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                                                        • EmpireMaker
                                                          SBR Posting Legend
                                                          • 06-18-09
                                                          • 15578

                                                          #1043
                                                          The early-offseason buzz on the Padres’ possible interest in adding an impact player came to fruition when Eric Hosmer inked the biggest contract in franchise history. They had also reportedly shown some interest in top free agent pitchers Jake Arrieta and Alex Cobb. While the addition of Hosmer isn’t expected to turn the Padres into an immediate contender — nor would’ve the signing of Arrieta or Cobb, for that matter — it’s another step towards building the organization’s next playoff-caliber roster.
                                                          Major League Signings

                                                          Trades and Claims

                                                          Extensions

                                                          Notable Minor League Signings

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                                                          Padres 25-Man Roster & Minor League Depth Chart; Padres Payroll Overview
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                                                          The Padres still believe that Wil Myers can take a step forward and live up to the $83MM contract he signed last offseason. And it’s not a stretch, either. He’s averaged 29 homers and 24 stolen bases over the past two seasons and he’s only 27 years old. But he wasn’t comfortable in the role of clubhouse leader, which is partly why the team decided to pursue Hosmer, who filled that role on a Royals team that had a successful three-year run that included back-to-back World Series appearances and a championship.

                                                          Valuing Hosmer was a topic of ample debate as his trip onto the open market drew near. Ultimately, the Pads and Royals decided he was worthy of a significant investment despite the fact that he’s not an overwhelming offensive force for a first baseman. Age (he’s just 28) plainly played a big role along with Hosmer’s oft-lauded makeup. Nobody questions that Hosmer is a quality big leaguer, and the hefty guarantee is spread over a lengthy term, but this type of signing always represents a notable risk for a lower-budget team.
                                                          In addition to Hosmer, the team solidified the left side of its infield by trading for Galvis and Headley. Neither is likely to deliver huge output over the full course of the season, but they’re both steady veterans who will raise the overall standard and provide a benchmark for the team’s youthful assets to measure themselves again. It’s certainly possible that either player could end up on the move over the summer.
                                                          The core of the bullpen — a unit compiled smartly from some unlikely places — remains intact. Craig Stammen, a successful reclamation project in 2017, was re-signed to a two-year deal over the winter. He’ll be joined by veteran Japanese hurler Kazuhisa Makita, who also signed an affordable multi-year pact.

                                                          Most notably, though, the Padres decided to keep closer Brad Hand off of the trade block. It had long seemed he’d be moved — it was rather shocking it didn’t happen last summer — after coming out of nowhere to become one of the game’s better high-leverage relievers over the past two seasons. While the potential to plug more young talent into the system was surely tantalizing, the team smartly took advantage of an opportunity to achieve value by investing further in Hand. The extension gives the organization control through the 2021 season at what looks to be quite an appealing rate for a high-quality closer that had already reached arbitration.
                                                          Filling out the rotation remained a need even after a late-season move to extend Clayton Richards. The Headley swap was designed primarily to bring in Bryan Mitchell, who has a big arm and will be given a chance to sink or swim in the majors. Veteran Chris Young lost a spring battle to make the staff, but old friend Tyson Ross opened some eyes in camp and has continued to show well early in the season. While the loss of intriguing youngster Dinelson Lamet has put a damper on things, the impressive arrival of 2016 fourth-rounder Joey Lucchesi has created some excitement in the early going. Robbie Erlin’s return after two seasons mostly lost to injury is also worth watching. He opened with some success in the pen and has now moved into the rotation, though his first start (just this evening) did not go as hoped.
                                                          Questions Remaining
                                                          Along with Hosmer and Myers, catcher Austin Hedges and center fielder Manuel Margot are all but locked in at their respective positions for the next several seasons. The team’s future double-play combination is expected to be made up of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Urias. Two of the best prospects in the game, both are on the fast track to San Diego, though they’ll have to earn their way up before being anointed. A lot can happen in one season, but it’s easy to imagine that group of players in the same lineup at some point in 2019. That would leave just two future lineup spots, third base and corner outfield, unsettled.
                                                          In all likelihood, the corner outfield spot opposite Myers will likely be filled internally by one or more of Franchy Cordero, Jose Pirela and Hunter Renfroe. All three will have a chance to make their case in 2018. Cordero, who dazzled at Triple-A in 2017 with his speed-power combination, did not join the competition right away after opening the year on the DL. But with Margot hitting the shelf with an early injury, Cordero has received a chance and is off to a nice start.
                                                          While the return of Headley gives the Padres some stability at the hot corner for at least the next few months, the team’s third baseman during their next window of contention is probably not in the organization at this time. A reunion between Hosmer and Moustakas, who could reach free agency once again next offseason, is intriguing. Filling the spot in-house is a slight possibility, although it would probably take a breakout season from second baseman Carlos Asuaje to convince the team to alter their plans for where Urias and Tatis end up on the diamond. A strong performance from Galvis, who the team could look to re-sign after the season, could also shake things up.
                                                          With an abundance of talented pitching prospects who could reach the Majors sometime over the next 2-3 seasons, the Padres are in great shape to fill out their pitching staff without having to add significantly to their payroll. Left-hander Eric Lauer should join Lucchesi at some point in 2018, while the next wave should be ready to make an impact next season. In the meantime, Erlin, Bryan Mitchell and Luis Perdomo will have every opportunity to prove that they can be a part of the rotation for years to come. Lamet will be counted on to reenter the picture at some point in 2019.
                                                          Overview
                                                          Hosmer is entering a situation that should seem like very familiar territory. As a highly-touted Royals prospect, he made his MLB debut in 2011. He was surrounded by talented young players, including Danny Duffy, Alcides Escobar, Alex Gordon, Mike Moustakas and Salvador Perez. There was a lot of hype surrounding this group, which only made it more frustrating for the fan base when the team suffered its eighth consecutive losing season. And then a ninth. That this group of players would help lead the team to 86 wins by 2013, their first post-season appearance in 19 years in 2014, and a World Series title in 2015, made it all the more special.
                                                          This Padres team is in the midst of — you guessed it — seven consecutive losing seasons. The streak is almost certain to reach eight. But they have the resources to turn things around quickly. Their farm system was ranked third in baseball by both Baseball America and ESPN’s Keith Law, while Baseball Prospectus ranked it first. General manager A.J. Preller has done a terrific job stockpiling young talent and still has payroll flexibility even after committing to Myers and Hosmer.
                                                          Signing Hosmer was not a pure win-now move, as he’s young enough to contribute for years to come. But it did represent a strong signal of the organization’s near-term aspirations. The organization’s first major outside acquisition since its failed gambit at producing a contender in Preller’s first year in town, Hosmer is evidently a believer. As I wrote in the Padres’ Offseason Outlook back in November, “If he’s convinced that the Padres are a team on the rise and on a road to contend by 2019, he could be willing to sign on.”
                                                          He signed on. I guess that means he thinks they can contend next season. But there’s still plenty of work to be done to fully establish a new winning core in San Diego.
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                                                          • El Nino
                                                            SBR Posting Legend
                                                            • 05-03-12
                                                            • 18426

                                                            #1044
                                                            Originally posted by BigSpoon
                                                            Jays game could be postponed after ice fell onto the Rogers Centre from the CN Tower.

                                                            UPDATE: Game has been PP, due to a hole in the roof caused by falling ice. Double header scheduled for Tues afternoon.

                                                            http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/2...rs-centre-roof
                                                            Hey, could be worse...

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                                                            • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                              BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                              • 03-11-11
                                                              • 29268

                                                              #1045
                                                              Originally posted by batt33
                                                              Swept the giants.....? won the series yes..... swept no ........played 4 games.....

                                                              still early...
                                                              yes, my bad...what do you think of the Giants transactions this past offseason? Are you happy acquiring players that are past their prime?
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                                                              • Otters27
                                                                BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                • 07-14-07
                                                                • 30753

                                                                #1046
                                                                Rockies not bad on the road so far. Could be a tough team this year if they can stay healthy
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                                                                • Chi_archie
                                                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                                                  • 07-22-08
                                                                  • 63165

                                                                  #1047
                                                                  another day of bone chilling baseball? any games gonna be canceled?
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                                                                  • JMobile
                                                                    SBR Posting Legend
                                                                    • 08-21-10
                                                                    • 19074

                                                                    #1048
                                                                    I hope Christian Villanueva is the Padres next big thing.
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                                                                    • JAKEPEAVY21
                                                                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                      • 03-11-11
                                                                      • 29268

                                                                      #1049
                                                                      Originally posted by JMobile
                                                                      I hope Christian Villanueva is the Padres next big thing.
                                                                      he has shown some real power in limited at bats.

                                                                      cut the fat and get rid of Headley and give this guy more playing time!
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                                                                      • koz-man
                                                                        SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                        • 11-21-08
                                                                        • 7102

                                                                        #1050
                                                                        Originally posted by Cross
                                                                        Come on Midwest, warm up already!!
                                                                        Don't forget North East..Temps can't seem to break out of the 30's for any length of time.

                                                                        Enough already!!!
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