lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 19, 2015 1:45pm
The Angels are the front runner. Or did you not remember them because your Tigers were too busy getting pounded by a depleted Orioles squad.Classyposter58;1697888 wrote: Hopefully Verlander gets it going again though, if he does then Detroit becomes the AL front runner probably
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jan 19, 2015 1:46pm
Tigers are not front running shit
Besides their fans who are apparently major front runners (read: cavs and tigers fan?)
Besides their fans who are apparently major front runners (read: cavs and tigers fan?)
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 19, 2015 1:54pm
Ha who the hell is going to pitch for them? Richards is coming off of a very serious injury and Skaggs is out for the season with Tommy Johns. Detroit has a better rotation and their lineup has 6 guys who hit .270 or higher last season while the Angels had only 4.lhslep134;1697895 wrote:The Angels are the front runner. Or did you not remember them because your Tigers were too busy getting pounded by a depleted Orioles squad.
But I remember losing to the Orioles, as much as I remember winning a 4th consecutive division title last season
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 19, 2015 1:59pm
I cant believe you still get excited about Division Titles.Classyposter58;1697900 wrote:Ha who the hell is going to pitch for them? Richards is coming off of a very serious injury and Skaggs is out for the season with Tommy Johns. Detroit has a better rotation and their lineup has 6 guys who hit .270 or higher last season while the Angels had only 4.
But I remember losing to the Orioles, as much as I remember winning a 4th consecutive division title last season
I think Cleveland won 2 and failed to win a WS before I stopped claiming as some great feat. You win a Division to make the postseason...if you fail there, you should not be clamoring about at least we have 4 Division titles.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 19, 2015 2:01pm
Classy is an idiot though, so it's not surprising.
Edit: I need to reiterate--the Tigers got DESTROYED by a DEPLETED squad. Suck it Classy
Edit: I need to reiterate--the Tigers got DESTROYED by a DEPLETED squad. Suck it Classy
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 19, 2015 2:05pm
I'm hearing Strasburg is "very available"
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 19, 2015 2:05pm
Hey Guise I buy all Division Championship shirts and hats
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Jan 19, 2015 2:16pm
I would think so. I don't know how the Nats could afford both he and Scherzer. Boras will be looking for multiple Brinks trucks for Strasburg.lhslep134;1697904 wrote:I'm hearing Strasburg is "very available"
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 19, 2015 2:31pm
Seemed like it became popular for a bit and dropped off. Reds are paying him until 2014 and the last year is a lump sum of 16.5 million.Laley23;1697887 wrote:Yeah, the Nats made a great move here. Sign him for 7 years playing, but pay for 14 years. Essentially cutting his salary in half. Might hurt having that much money going to nothing at the end, but gives them a pretty sizeable window to win now.
Always thought more teams should do this.
I can see both sides of it. Imagine 16.5 million in 2024 wont seem so bad but it isnt a great practice to do often to multiple players.
I am not sure how the reds factor that into their team salary. It really is like buying something you cannot afford on a credit card.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 19, 2015 2:36pm
Of course you cant really do it for more than 1 or 2 players. But, if you have a window like the Nats that is relatively large (on paper, they should have a chance for the next 5+ years) but feel you are that 1 stud away from getting it done...Im all for it. You cannot afford that guy on a per year basis, but at 50% off, you can get him??? Make it happen and deal with the repercussions later.thavoice;1697917 wrote:Seemed like it became popular for a bit and dropped off. Reds are paying him until 2014 and the last year is a lump sum of 16.5 million.
I can see both sides of it. Imagine 16.5 million in 2024 wont seem so bad but it isnt a great practice to do often to multiple players.
I am not sure how the reds factor that into their team salary. It really is like buying something you cannot afford on a credit card.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 19, 2015 2:45pm
The big news today is the nats signed scherzer (easily the tigers best pitcher the last two years), and somehow classy turns the discussion into how the Tigers are now the front runners even after losing their best pitcher. LOL, what a needy little bitch.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 19, 2015 5:37pm
All 5 of the Nats starters are in the top 35 in batter's OPS allowed
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 20, 2015 4:33pm
I mean at least I go through life not angry at a person because of the team they root for? Lets be honest, you Indians and Reds fans would kill to have the talent the Tigers do on their roster.lhslep134;1697903 wrote:Classy is an idiot though, so it's not surprising.
Edit: I need to reiterate--the Tigers got DESTROYED by a DEPLETED squad. Suck it Classy
As for front runner, I said if Verlander returns to form they would because that would be the same as replacing Scherzer. That's a big if too, but even more important is the dreadful bullpen
Not really needy just saying if Verlander can return to form. It's okay little_that I understand reading is hardlike_that;1697924 wrote:The big news today is the nats signed scherzer (easily the tigers best pitcher the last two years), and somehow classy turns the discussion into how the Tigers are now the front runners even after losing their best pitcher. LOL, what a needy little bitch.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jan 20, 2015 4:45pm
I would prefer not to have a team that can't win consistently against teams with less talent. If the Tigers couldn't even win with Scherzer at his best, I don't know what logic would tell you that replacing him would make them favorites to win.Classyposter58;1698233 wrote:I mean at least I go through life not angry at a person because of the team they root for? Lets be honest, you Indians and Reds fans would kill to have the talent the Tigers do on their roster.
As for front runner, I said if Verlander returns to form they would because that would be the same as replacing Scherzer.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jan 20, 2015 4:52pm
And we had more talent than the Tigers for damn near a decade. We didn't win shit. We acknowledge the team, ultimately, failed and it pisses us off. You seem to be happy with it...
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Jan 20, 2015 4:55pm
If A-Rod, Tex, CC, Beltran all return to form the Yankees could win 150 games.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 20, 2015 6:02pm
155 games max though. They play the Tigers 7 times and the Tigers are going 162-0. HAVE YOU SEEN THAT ROSTER?! HAVE. YOU. SEEN?!HighRoller74;1698239 wrote:If A-Rod, Tex, CC, Beltran all return to form the Yankees could win 150 games.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 20, 2015 8:55pm
Reading has nothing to do with the fact your u have to bring up Detroit whenever it is completely irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Keep trying to hide the fact your are either a needy little bitch.Classyposter58;1698233 wrote:I mean at least I go through life not angry at a person because of the team they root for? Lets be honest, you Indians and Reds fans would kill to have the talent the Tigers do on their roster.
As for front runner, I said if Verlander returns to form they would because that would be the same as replacing Scherzer. That's a big if too, but even more important is the dreadful bullpen
Not really needy just saying if Verlander can return to form. It's okay little_that I understand reading is hard
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jan 20, 2015 8:57pm
Lol exactly why I called him a needy bitch. Their best pitcher leaves his team and somehow he wants to talk about how that makes the Tigers the front runners lol fail.GOONx19;1698236 wrote:I would prefer not to have a team that can't win consistently against teams with less talent. If the Tigers couldn't even win with Scherzer at his best, I don't know what logic would tell you that replacing him would make them favorites to win.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 20, 2015 9:45pm
ha it's not completely irrelevant to bring up Detroit considering they just lost a key pitcher that we were discussinglike_that;1698264 wrote:Reading has nothing to do with the fact your u have to bring up Detroit whenever it is completely irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Keep trying to hide the fact your are either a needy little bitch.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jan 20, 2015 9:47pm
It doesn't make us front runners. I'm just saying they can still be a serious contender with the loss of himlike_that;1698266 wrote:Lol exactly why I called him a needy bitch. Their best pitcher leaves his team and somehow he wants to talk about how that makes the Tigers the front runners lol fail.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 21, 2015 12:46pm
I think, as far as Detroit's concerned, the most important topic of discussion is: How many teams with much smaller payrolls will finish with a superior or comparable record this year?like_that;1698264 wrote:Reading has nothing to do with the fact your u have to bring up Detroit whenever it is completely irrelevant to the topic being discussed. Keep trying to hide the fact your are either a needy little bitch.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 22, 2015 11:18am
Two odd thingson the news....Saw Dontrelle Willis signed a ML deal and hadnt pitched in a few seasons. Was amazed he was only 33!
Arod working out with......Barry Bonds.
Seriously? Get suspended for a season because of all that shit, and then train with one of the poster childs for it?
Arod working out with......Barry Bonds.
Seriously? Get suspended for a season because of all that shit, and then train with one of the poster childs for it?
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jan 22, 2015 12:28pm
Bonds is also one of the best hitters of all time. Not surprised people want to work on him on that matter.
I know it's not a surprise Pedro's going in with a Sox cap but I would have liked to see him go in with an Expos hat.
I know it's not a surprise Pedro's going in with a Sox cap but I would have liked to see him go in with an Expos hat.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 22, 2015 12:43pm
Best hitter doesnt necessarily mean best coach of hitting.lhslep134;1698742 wrote:Bonds is also one of the best hitters of all time. Not surprised people want to work on him on that matter.
I know it's not a surprise Pedro's going in with a Sox cap but I would have liked to see him go in with an Expos hat.