Nash's 2014 All things MLB Talking Baseball Thread

[stevenash]

berial tm drinker -POTM

how many wins will Howie Kendrick have you fukkin clown???

About as many home runs Kershaw hits.

[Big Bear]

berial tm drinker -POTM

how many wins will Howie Kendrick have you fukkin clown???

10-12 you fat fukk. Lay of the coke pal its rotting your brain.

[Chi_archie]

Howie Kendrick taking the mound this year!!!

awesome!

[Louisvillekid1]

10-12 you fat fukk. Lay of the coke pal its rotting your brain.

Kido howie kendrick is a position player

kyle kendrick is a pitcher

stfu

[convick]

Howie is black too.



Kyle is not.

[Chi_archie]

coke is good for the brain

keeps ya sharp

[Big Bear]

you know what i meant

[Louisvillekid1]

you know what i meant

no we didn't

[Big Bear]

Howie is black too.



Kyle is not.

i dont really pay much attention to first names.

Howie is the much better player. Kyle is very average he doesnt have swing and miss stuff but 10-12 is possible of the Phillies line-up is healthy.

People used to say Howie was capable of winning a batting title he never lived up the to the hype but he is still a good player.

[convick]

i dont really pay much attention to first names.

Howie is the much better player. Kyle is very average he doesnt have swing and miss stuff but 10-12 is possible of the Phillies line-up is healthy.

People used to say Howie was capable of winning a batting title he never lived up the to the hype but he is still a good player.

One of them is black and plays for the Angels.

[Louisvillekid1]

What people

Your town has a population of 25

[Big Bear]

no we didn't

fukk you L-Kidd i'm going to troll you every thread you go to.

we used to be e-pals but you crossed the line

[Louisvillekid1]

fukk you L-Kidd i'm going to troll you every thread you go to.

we used to be e-pals but you crossed the line

I don't "go to threads"

I create threads

e-pals????

[stevenash]

The seven best left handed pitchers come opening day

Kershaw
Cliff Lee
Madison Bumgarner
Chris Sale
Gio Gonzalez
David Price
CC Sabathia
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Cole Hamels is hurt, has to be mentioned
Derek Holland is hurt, and I don't think he's going to start anymore.
John Lester, just midded the cut
Wilson used to be on the list, is fading
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Guys we need to see more of before they can make the list

Drew Smyly
Tony Cingrannii
Patrick Corbin
Miley

[Da Manster!]

Sup, SteveNash!.......I'm ready to tear up some MLB totals again this year!........Can't wait my friend!...

[Da Manster!]

LA DODGERS
Kershaw
Greinke
Ryu
Haren

NATIONALS
Strasberg
Gio Gonzalez
Zimmerman
Fister

CARDINALS
Wainwright
Shelby Miller
Wacha
Lance Lynn

TIGERS
Verlander
Scherzer
Sanchez
Porcello

REDS
Latos
Cueto
Bailey
Cingrani

RAYS
Price
Matt Moore
Alex Cobb
Chris Archer
Get the best team win over/under future, and consider betting any or all over.
You can get a pretty good number on the Rays, Reds too. Dodgers team total over under may be over inflated.

Good list, SteveNash!.......and can you imagine the Dodgers rotation when Chad Billingsley comes back healthy?!...He would easily be a solid #2 or #3 on most MLB clubs if he can stay healthy...

[brownsfan]

Detroit only won the central by one game last year. I think that losing Infante, Fister, and Prince will hurt more than anticipated. Look out for Kc and Cleveland.

[Big Bear]

Nash,

I have 2 Rankings request

would you please Rank the top 10 Leadoff hitters

and

please rank the top 10 worst bullpens


thanks man.

Also curious who do you think is a better leadoff hitter Span for the Nationals or Markakis for the Orioles?

[Big Bear]

Detroit only won the central by one game last year. I think that losing Infante, Fister, and Prince will hurt more than anticipated. Look out for Kc and Cleveland.

Justin Verlander may miss the start of the season as well this year.

IMO they best thing that happened to the Tigers this off season is Andy Dirks getting injured.

Dirks is awful. I still can't believe he is in the Major Leagues.

Rajai Davis is a major upgrade in LF.

[Madison]

Awesome stuff, nashy

This right here is why SteveNash is one of SBR's very best posters. No question.

Thanks for the info, pal.

I'll second that!!

[Madison]

1. Royals
2. Athletics
3. Dodgers
4. Braves
5. Reds
6. Cardinals
7. Rays
8. Pirates
9. Diamondbacks
10. Reds

Not sure how the Bosox aren't in the top 10 somewhere. Oh that's right yankee fan.

[Big Bear]

Not sure how the Bosox aren't in the top 10 somewhere. Oh that's right yankee fan.

Red Sox bullpen pretty good too.

[brownsfan]

Any thoughts on who the most disappointing teams will be this year? I nominate the pirates.

[Big Bear]

Any thoughts on who the most disappointing teams will be this year? I nominate the pirates.

i agree.

Pirates- Line-up won't score enough. Pitching won't repeat last years performance
Red Sox- Starting pitching issues, they will miss Salty and Ellsbury.
Indians- After Salazar and Masterson not much SP depth. Will be close to .500 but not a playoff team
Rays- Won't score enough runs. Very tough division
Rangers- Starting pitching issues. Only good SP is Darvish

[Big Bear]

Sleeper teams

Rockies
Blue Jays
Orioles
Mariners
Royals
Brewers
Will all surprise many folks


Biggest long shot sleeper to compete - The New York Mets


just maybe. Pitching is solid and may even be very good if Noah Synegard is able to
contribute at the big league level and Colon is able to pitch like last season.
1. Colon
2. Niese
3. Gee
4. Wheeler
5. Synegard

could be a solid staff.

Granderson and Young will add some pop to go along with Murphy and Wright.

Eric Young Jr is the X factor. Can he be a good leadoff?

[stevenash]

Not sure how the Bosox aren't in the top 10 somewhere. Oh that's right yankee fan.

Take a look at my original list again. Look at #5 and #10.
When I saw your post I was like "WTF, I know I have the Red Sox bullpen top 5 this year.
Typo

1. Royals
2. Athletics
3. Dodgers
4. Braves
5. Reds
6. Cardinals
7. Rays
8. Pirates
9. Diamondbacks
10. Reds

I have the Red Sox #5
This is what is what is in my database

1. Royals
2. Athletics
3. Dodgers
4. Braves
5. Red Sox
6. Cardinals
7. Rays
8. Pirates
9. Diamondbacks
10. Reds

[stevenash]

Nash,

I have 2 Rankings request

would you please Rank the top 10 Leadoff hitters

and

please rank the top 10 worst bullpens


thanks man.

Also curious who do you think is a better leadoff hitter Span for the Nationals or Markakis for the Orioles?

TOP TEN (HERE'S ELEVEN) LEADOFF HITTERS IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER

PUIG (Could hit 25 homers, steal 25 bases, and give you .280/.350- if he hits leadoff)
SEGURA (Could hit 10 homers, steal 40 bases, and give you .290/.330 and score 90 runs, if Braun is Braun again)
MATT CARPENTER (High OBA = Runs scored, has pop too)
VICTORINO (Baseball smart on the bases, speed to spare for a AARP member, high OBA, with some power)
KINSLER (Natural leadoff hitter)
FOWLER (Too bad he's wasting away in Houston, but he's making ridiculous money though)
AOKI (Sneaky good, very underrated, does things you need and want from leadoff)
ELSBURY (At Yankee Stadium could be the best LO hitter in the game, power to short porch, speed, you name it)
CRISP (Another one of those 20/20 guys you love at leadoff, OBA a little low)
CHOO (Best, second or third best leadoff hitter in the game, depends on your criteria) Does not hit lefties well is only weakness
REYES (Consumate leadoff guy if he stays healthy)


WORST BP's
20. Marlins
21. Rockies
22. Orioles
23. Brewers
24. Angels
25. White Sox
26. Cubs
27. Mets
28. Yankees
29. Phillies
30. Astros



Markakis over Span.

I like to joke and say Markakis is a 15 million dollar singles hitter, because he is always among the leaders in singles hit per season, but he does have 12-18 homer power, he gets on base better than Span, only thing Span has over Markakis is speed.

*does not apply, but Markakis is one of the best fielding right fielders in the game, one of my personal favorites.

[Madison]

Take a look at my original list again. Look at #5 and #10.
When I saw your post I was like "WTF, I know I have the Red Sox bullpen top 5 this year.
Typo

1. Royals
2. Athletics
3. Dodgers
4. Braves
5. Reds
6. Cardinals
7. Rays
8. Pirates
9. Diamondbacks
10. Reds

I have the Red Sox #5
This is what is what is in my database

1. Royals
2. Athletics
3. Dodgers
4. Braves
5. Red Sox
6. Cardinals
7. Rays
8. Pirates
9. Diamondbacks
10. Reds

LOL even the best make mistakes.

[Madison]

I was going to comment "holy sh&t my 3K post" and then I looked at yours.

[El Nino]

Royals' Luke Hochevar going under the knife for Tommy John. Huge hit for that Royals bullpen.

[SteveKerrsJunk]

Cubs to win the central +3300.

[Big Bear]

Cubs to win the central +3300.

Well they have a solid pitching rotation....

and Kris Bryant reminds me of Troy Tulowitski


but will Kris Bryant make the big league club

[stevenash]

Blue Jays | Ryan Goins to start at second base


Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said 2B Ryan Goins has won the competition to be the team's starting second baseman over INF Maicer Izturis. 'Goins is our guy right now,' Gibbons said. 'We want to see him do his thing. There's always a chance. Opening Day is (Tampa Bay's) David Price so maybe you'd rather have a righty facing him, that could always be a possibility. But we're giving Goins every opportunity to be the guy.' Source: MLB.com - Gregor Chisholm
BHQ take: This certainly sounds like a platoon arrangement with the LHB Goins getting the advantage over the switch-hitting Izturis, but neither offers much to fantasy players. Goins is projected to have a slightly above average (108) Spd rating, but in AAA-Buffalo during 2013, he was only successful in three of eight stolen base attempts (no attempts in 34 games with TOR), and he only walked twice in 121 plate appearances in those 34 games with the Blue Jays. Izturis does offer three position flexibility (2B, SS, 3B) for 2014 and a decent batting Eye of 0.74, but with no power (46 PX) and minimal speed (86 SPD), he is only a roster filler.

[stevenash]

Cubs to win the central +3300.

White Sox would win their division before the Cubs

[NYSportsGuy210]

Washington Nationals run away with the NL east. Staff is too solid and Bryce Harper should flirt with 40-40 this year.