2013 MLB Random Chatter

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Ironman92
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Feb 17, 2013 3:10pm
He likely did it with purpose and plan.....but to me his frame is not one for 240 lbs

We'll see.

I understand the financial side of it....we'll see how he holds up.
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Classyposter58
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Feb 17, 2013 11:24pm
Ironman92;1390362 wrote:Mike Trout reports to camp at 240 lbs!!!

He played at 210 last year.
That's as big as Cabrera
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Feb 18, 2013 7:00am
Apparently Trout finished last year at 230.

http://articles.latimes.com/2013/feb/16/sports/la-sp-0217-angels-20130217
But most of the added weight is muscle — Trout's body fat is 9% — and he expects to lose about 10 pounds during camp, which would put him right around the weight he finished last season at, 230 pounds.
And he has not gained 30 pounds, as some have speculated. Though he was listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds last season, he actually weighed between 225 and 230.
"I think it's pretty funny," Trout said of the response to his weight gain. "I usually lose five to 10 pounds in spring. I figured if I came in at the weight I want to play at and lost five to 10 pounds, I'd be underweight to start the season."
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Ironman92
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Feb 18, 2013 1:11pm
Classyposter58;1391241 wrote:That's as big as Cabrera

If Cabrera lost a leg.
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Feb 18, 2013 6:28pm
If he's at 9% body fat (I have my doubts, just from the looks), he's fine. I'd guess more like 12-14%, but still. He's got plenty of time and it's funny, because it may very well make him that much better.

Holding more weight on his frame will definitely help him through the grind of a long season, especially if the Angels go deep in the playoffs. He might possibly play 170+ games...that's a huge challenge for a guy who probably never played over 100 before last year.
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Ironman92
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Feb 18, 2013 9:47pm
Lol...this is awesome

The Mets two highest paid outfielders this year are Jason Bay and Bobby Bonilla.
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Ironman92
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Feb 18, 2013 9:52pm
The last year Bonilla was a starting contributor to the Mets....

1995
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thavoice
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Feb 19, 2013 12:34pm
Have the deferred contracts subsided in recent years? Do not seem to hear of them and hated it when they started doing it. Reds will owe griffey 6.5 million a year through 2024 I do believe. I Presume the reds still are on the hook for it even tho he was traded.
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Feb 19, 2013 1:21pm
just saw they posted the per month totals for mlb.tv

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?c_id=sea&affiliateId=CLUBMLBTVTAB

24.99 is a good deal.
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hasbeen
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Feb 19, 2013 1:28pm
You guys have never had any problems with having multiple people using it on multiple devices? MLB.TV Premium.
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karen lotz
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Feb 19, 2013 1:36pm
hasbeen;1392281 wrote:You guys have never had any problems with having multiple people using it on multiple devices? MLB.TV Premium.

I haven't given anyone my password to try, but I have had a game on PS3 and a different one on my laptop at the same time with no issues. Others have said they have shared an account with no problems though. Don't listen to Classyposter.
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Crimson streak
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Feb 19, 2013 1:45pm
hasbeen;1392281 wrote:You guys have never had any problems with having multiple people using it on multiple devices? MLB.TV Premium.

I've had no problems at all.
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Feb 19, 2013 5:50pm
hasbeen;1392281 wrote:You guys have never had any problems with having multiple people using it on multiple devices? MLB.TV Premium.

Never had an issue. I watch one on the ps3 and another on my ipad. Along with sportsandlady watching wherever he was.
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hasbeen
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Feb 19, 2013 6:02pm
Well, if anyone wants to split. PM me.
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hasbeen
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Feb 21, 2013 2:33pm
MLB At-Bat is out.
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Feb 22, 2013 5:40pm
Ironman92;1391926 wrote:The last year Bonilla was a starting contributor to the Mets....

1995
Sadly, if Bonilla suited up right now, he would clearly be the Mets best outfielder this season.

Alas, I will still be in centerfield at Citi this summer, drinking my $9 beer and rooting for the awe-inspiring trio of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Collin Cowgill and Lucas Duda ... ughh, that even sucked to write. Well, at least we get the All Star game, right??
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Feb 23, 2013 12:46am
hasbeen;1393734 wrote:MLB At-Bat is out.
Got it on my iPhone. Pretty bada$$ app, listened to the Tigers game
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Feb 23, 2013 4:39pm
Get used to hearing a lot about Zack Wheeler in the next 1-2 years (Mets got him in the Beltran trade last year). Kid has FILTHY stuff, true #1 starter material. Today was his Spring debut, kid looked sick out there.
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Ironman92
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Feb 23, 2013 4:53pm
Classyposter58;1394557 wrote:Got it on my iPhone. Pretty bada$$ app, listened to the Tigers game

I've had it the last two seasons.....will not go without it. What's the price this year? $14.99?
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hasbeen
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Feb 23, 2013 4:57pm
BigAppleBuckeye;1394813 wrote:Get used to hearing a lot about Zack Wheeler in the next 1-2 years (Mets got him in the Beltran trade last year). Kid has FILTHY stuff, true #1 starter material. Today was his Spring debut, kid looked sick out there.
He looked real good. I was impressed.

Jason Bay went 1-1, 2 BBs and a 2-run HR(in his first swing). Hopefully, this is a sign of things to come for him in resurrecting his career in Seattle.
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karen lotz
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Feb 23, 2013 5:00pm
Ironman92;1394820 wrote:I've had it the last two seasons.....will not go without it. What's the price this year? $14.99?

yes and free.99 with mlbtv subscription
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Ironman92
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Feb 23, 2013 5:02pm
karen lotz;1394828 wrote:yes and free.99 with mlbtv subscription

I don't know what that means.
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karen lotz
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Feb 23, 2013 5:03pm
Ironman92;1394831 wrote:I don't know what that means.

mlbtv subscription gives you the full At Bat app features for free.
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Feb 23, 2013 5:16pm
Ironman92;1394820 wrote:I've had it the last two seasons.....will not go without it. What's the price this year? $14.99?

Love it. They jacked the price up though. $19.99.
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Ironman92
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Feb 23, 2013 5:18pm
karen lotz;1394833 wrote:mlbtv subscription gives you the full At Bat app features for free.

Tv subscription price?