posted by Laley23His eye is still impeccable though.
Impeccable. Hadn't seen nor heard that word in long time.
He was always on top of the league for walks.
Always good to get on base.
Yet, maybe better to swing away.
Bottom line for me......not missed as much as I thought he would be.
posted by vball10set...and has anyone ever made fans forget a player that has left a team like Yonder Alonso has made us forget about Carlos Santana? I can’t recall anyone on here even mentioning him since, maybe, April/May?
Agree, great signing for the contract, except when the Tribe faces a LHP.
Alonso and Santana have similar WAR this year
posted by BRFDude, I was just thinking about that the other day and then you mention it.
That's funny because so was I. Haven't looked up Santana's stats but I don't really miss him.
posted by Laley23He still will be. It’s a 3 man race (4 if you throw in Kluber).
- Verlander
- Bauer
- Sale
- Kluber
He still will be even with a missed start. Just hope he comes back the same.
If it's only one missed start. Radio this morning said he could miss up to a month. Hopefully it's just a start.
posted by Verbal KintAgree, great signing for the contract, except when the Tribe faces a LHP.
Alonso and Santana have similar WAR this year
Yeah, Santana I think is 5th in majors in walks. And singles is the only thing Yonder is better at significantly (average). Same amount power numbers, RBI, etc. Santana on Cleveland I think would be slightly more productive, since it’s a better team but also familiarity. Plus, Santana plays much better defense.
But the main point remains. Yonder has been a great replacement, and because of him, we haven’t been as upset Santana left.
posted by Laley23
But the main point remains. Yonder has been a great replacement, and because of him, we haven’t been as upset Santana left.
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posted by Laley23José is gonna fuck around and win the MVP isn’t he?
He and Mookie are ridiculous. I still have Mook with a slight slight edge but it’s tight.
I wonder who will stay more focused on the meaningless games the last two weeks of the season? I think that’ll decide it.
I know I am 2 days behind here, but am I the only one that really laughed out loud at the WTF moment on Monday when the Reds pitcher balked?
He went into his windup (runners on 1st and 2nd) and forgot to take the ball out of his glove. He "threw" empty handed. I have seen balks in the majors, but never a pitcher just plain forgetting to take the ball out of their glove and STILL trying to throw it.
Damn, I didn't realize Carlos was doing so poorly for the Phillies. .214 BA yikes. My buddy is a Phillies fan and he was excited to get him. I told him that he was nowhere near worth $60M.
With the Astros dropping another one last night, anyone think the Indians can catch them for the 2 seed and home field?
They are only 4 back in the loss column. (5 back in win column) Looking at the schedules down the stretch, I think it is really possible.
posted by ptown_trojans_1With the Astros dropping another one last night, anyone think the Indians can catch them for the 2 seed and home field?
They are only 4 back in the loss column. (5 back in win column) Looking at the schedules down the stretch, I think it is really possible.
You jinxed it now, so no.
posted by ptown_trojans_1With the Astros dropping another one last night, anyone think the Indians can catch them for the 2 seed and home field?
They are only 4 back in the loss column. (5 back in win column) Looking at the schedules down the stretch, I think it is really possible.
It absolutely is, but only with a healthy Bauer
posted by like_thatYou jinxed it now, so no.
SOB. My bad...
posted by ptown_trojans_1With the Astros dropping another one last night, anyone think the Indians can catch them for the 2 seed and home field?
They are only 4 back in the loss column. (5 back in win column) Looking at the schedules down the stretch, I think it is really possible.
Very possible. Astros have a bunch of injuries and a much tougher schedule down the stretch. If I were the Stro's I'd be worried about winning their division with the A's only one game behind them. Houston may not even make the playoffs.
posted by like_thatDamn, I didn't realize Carlos was doing so poorly for the Phillies. .214 BA yikes. My buddy is a Phillies fan and he was excited to get him. I told him that he was nowhere near worth $60M.
Still getting OB at a solid .350 and have heard Phillies players on MLB now interviewed and saying he’s been a big leader in the clubhouse.
posted by BR1986FBVery possible. Astros have a bunch of injuries and a much tougher schedule down the stretch. If I were the Stro's I'd be worried about winning their division with the A's only one game behind them. Houston may not even make the playoffs.
Wow, I periodically check on that division race and figured Houston had a comfortable lead. I would love if Houston and NYY are playing in the wild card.
One more win and we own the Ohio Cup!
:-)
Go Tribe.
posted by Ironman92He and Mookie are ridiculous. I still have Mook with a slight slight edge but it’s tight.
I wonder who will stay more focused on the meaningless games the last two weeks of the season? I think that’ll decide it.
If José has a 40-40-40 year (only be 2nd one ever...) how can he not win it?.
Currently is at 36-31-27. Need 4 HRs, which seems like a lock. 9 2Bs, which is 1 every 4-5 games (ahead of that pace now). And 13 steals, which is 1 just over every third game. Currently he is at 1 every 4.5 games, so definitely behind there. But also definitely doable if he keeps reaching base.
posted by like_thatWow, I periodically check on that division race and figured Houston had a comfortable lead. I would love if Houston and NYY are playing in the wild card.
Oakland is insane. Never expected them to be this good. Expected them to be more like the teams below the Tribe in the Central. Hell, Seattle's only 4.5 games out.
MLB.com has an article listing their picks of each team's best August trade ever.
The Indians was in 2014 when we got Clevinger from the Angels for Vinnie Pestano.
Now the Reds was back in 1984 when they brought Pete Rose back.
https://www.mlb.com/indians/news/each-mlb-teams-best-august-trade/c-289487154
