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real talk though? what's wrong with this ni66a? I have a minor bet with a professor over the AL Cy Young. And I'm not about to lose back-to-back Cy Young predictions...
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>RISP
orioles
>Pre-steroid era average runs per game generally hovered in the 8 range
>Steroid era pumps them up to 9-10
>Returns to 8 range in the last few years
>Writers for faggraphs and various other publications all want to see the mound lowered or pushed back
Royals
>>66997083
>last nights game
>my face when "people" actually think the team with the best pitching rotation in the AL and a top 10 offense in the MLB will miss the playoffs this season
>Adrian Beltre (objectively and statistically a top 5 third baseman, it isn't even debatable)
>Yu Darvish (best Pitcher in the game who will be 100% healthy, unlike the entirety of last year, he will put up 1.98 ERA, 280 SOs, and a sub 1.000 WHIP)
>Elvis Andrus (a top 3 shortstop already and going into this season will be fully recovered from causing all those errors in the ALCS (2.9+ dWAR, .290 BA )
>Shin Soo Choo (literally a top outfielder that is way better than just a platoon guy .700 OBP)
>Prince Fielder (top 10 designated hitter 35 HRs, .700+ slg,)
>Joey Gallo (a white guy trapped in a black's body, one of the smartest players in baseball, elite measurables, incredible upside)
>Delino DeSheilds(one of the fastest and most explosive players in baseball)
>Cole Hamels (one of the best post season pitchers)
>Best Bullpen in the AL
>Best pitching staff in the MLB
>Best infield in the MLB
>Top 5 total
Barring major injuries to key players, there is literally no way the Rangers are missing the playoffs this season
The Rangers World Series win drought ends in 2016-2017
You can't prove me wrong
Cap it
>you now remember Pedro Martinez throwing six (6) hitless innings in relief against the 1999 Cleveland Indians in Game 5 of the ALDS
>>66997075
That's not the Giants.
>>66997110
>every night's starting pitching
>>66997075
or the Red Sox.
>>66997125
>He doesn't know that >we're 2-46 with RISP against the M's and A's
>>66997125
no bro, the Yankees hold >RISP crown for the month of April.
>>66997015
>one decent season mostly thanks to "muh strikeouts"
>suddenly everyone thinks he's a cy young level ace
next someone will try to tell me carlos carrasco is an ace
kek
>>66997273
So the same reason Randy Johnson's career was good?
Well fuck guess Randy is the ultimate strikeout baby....
>>66997401
NL babby
also literally steroids
>>66997551
>NL babby
dude played in Seattle before Arizona.
Don't ever reply to me again.
M's
>>66997551
he was a 25yo rookie in MONTREAL fwiw... and yeah pitcher-friendly parks like the Kingdome and Chase Field (ARI iirc?) also help. there's also, you know, outliers like Randy: almost-7-feet-tall galoots who look like trailer trash and would kill you at the slightest chance (
>>66997986
both those parks were hitter friendly
>>66997986
Are you implying his 7 foot height was an advantage to pitching?
>home is one of the most hitter friendly parks in the league
>no offense
Lastros/Rags thread where?
>>66997986
cont.
but can throw a baseball 100 mph and strike out more than a third of the guys he faces
>>66998026
>pitched in hitter-friendly parks in SEA and ARI
well that just helps his case in this instance, doesn't it?
>>66998065
didn't say the height was necessarily an advantage, Zack's Dad, just that it's an abnormality. you can count on one hand that number of MLB pitchers who have ever been 6-10 or taller
>>66998145
well if you didn't know the larger you are the harder it is to throw strikes. Which is why Randy was shit for his first few seasons. You got huge fucking limbs trying to spot balls in what is to you, a small zone in relation to your size. Threw hard though, huge advantage in his era.
who /whyevenlive/ here
>>66998145
>that number of MLB pitchers who have ever been 6-10 or taller
speaking of which, can someone who has a PI subscription find who the blanked–
>google "tallest MLB players ever"
Jon Rauch, Mets and Blue Jays pitcher. 6-11. dayum.
And for guys playing right now, Dellin Betances and Logan Ondrusek are the tallest at 6' 8" each.
>>66998933
> Logan Ondrusek
> playing right now
kek, that dudes career is fucking rekt
>>66998948
>>66998948
Astros Rangers
>>66998960
yeah there weren't any 2015 stats, so I didn't know if he was a FA or something. Injuries? Played like shit? Wat happen?
>>66998999
he got let go after being too bad for the reds bullpen.
you read that correctly
>>66998698
Checking in
>>66999076
drink up. some of the best ballpark bros i ever made were visiting jays fans who could drink like nobody's fucking business
>>66999033
>all those digits
impressive. that, and the part about being too terrible for the Reds 'pen.
>>66999134
Casual fans usually try to make a good first impression
>>66999225
casual fans don't drive from toronto on a three-stadium ballpark tour either
If your team isn't top 10 in attendance, you don't know shit about baseball
Mfw giant's fags won't admit they are worse than the dbacks
Is travel baseball better than little league? Is travel baseball killing the game?
Giants offense is as dead as Prince
>>66999408
> Is travel baseball killing the game?
of course it is. kids were never meant to play any sport all year long, and people wonder why we see so much TJS these days
>>66999354
mest fans have the biggest mouth in baseball and are the biggest meme in baseball, yet they can't bring in more than the Yankee's whose ticket prices are ridiculous and can barely bring in ~1000 more than Colorado.
>>66999408
Little League has a lot of shitters, travel is above average talent all around. Nobody is paying $300 for a 5 day tournament if your kid is shit. It's pitching coaches and experimental throwing schools who are killing arms.
>>66999520
>VELOCITY IS ALL THAT MATTERS PLAY ALL YEAR OR ELSE YOU WON'T GET SCOUTED OR YOU WON'T MAKE IT TO THE BIG LEAGUES
>why are people getting injured golly gee i don't know
>>66999408
Some of those travel coaches are ruthless. They'll have young pitchers start multiple games in a weekend tournament and blow their arms out throwing 50+ breaking balls in a game. This is even worse in the south where they play and train ball all year round.
But the talent in little league just isn't comparable. You get better coaching, resources, and competition in travel ball. And it's the only way kids get noticed (high school ball isn't really that great in most places either).
So yes, travel ball has it's fault but it's really the only option elite young players have to succeed.
>>66999520
obviously they're just pussies
>>66999613
>someone pitched 49 shutout inning only to lose the game in the 50th
>>66999607
>They'll have young pitchers start multiple games in a weekend tournament and blow their arms out throwing 50+ breaking balls in a game
That's not true. Leagues have rules which protect kids just like in little League. 40+ pitches (3 days rest) 60 pitches (4 days) etc
>>66999680
leagues have rules, showcases and tourneys can't possibly know when a kid pitched last. baseball dads are fucking sharks man, they want their kid front and center every inning
>>66999639
Sounds like the Mariners should be scouting him
>>66999418
too soon
>said ur mom last night when I came in her ass after 10 minutes
It's fucking over guys. We started out so strong and it gave me a little bit of hope despite all the warnings everyone gave me. All is lost.
grand
dinger
>>66999680
The rules really don't protect them that much. I can't remember what the rules were I played, but it wasn't uncommon for pitchers to start at least 2 games a weekend. Hell, I started 2 games in one day once when I was like 16.
>>66999704
I understand what you mean I played in travel ball, typically for any showcase or tourney you want to be well rested just like in high school the days before the draft. Nobody is trying to have you take the mound on 80 pitches from less than 48 hours ago. Pitching coaches push you most in bullpens to get better, every pitching prospect goes to some sort of throwing school, that's where the biggest problem lies. In velocity drills. You get to touch 90 before you're 18 but lose all command and suddenly have all these body injuries you never had before.
>>66999813
Shut the fuck up and get a hit faggot nobody is trying to hear form these Cubs fan for the rest of the season about a sigh young
>>67000000
>>66997121
>rags
Did the Jints get swept by the Sneks?
>>67000492
u kno it my man
c'mon you fucken beta reds run that pitch count
oreos blow gays mass suicide when
>>67000650
Follow me to the game thread for the jinx.
Help me understand him.
>The Cincinnati Reds
>5BB
Trash game.
JUST
>hes going to regress they said
>he wont be as good this year they said
>No hitter
>in the babby no offense league
>against the shittiest team in the division
WOW IT'S FUCKING NOTHING
>>67001679
> shittiest team in the division
lol, thats the brewers pham
Congratulations to Jake Arrieta the 2015 "SIGH YOUNG"
Fuck Chicago.
Fuck the Cubs.
>>67001770
Brewers haven't been worked 16-0 this season
is dominono still a thing?
Buck truck rolls on despite trying really hard to lose
>people will say anything to discredit Jake Arrieta
Fucking true losers.
SO YOU BE SAYIN WE WUZ AL CHAMPS N SHEIT?
>>67001877
Its frustrating having the pitching hold the orioles to 3 runs and still can't fucking win a game.
"Jake Arrieta will never throw a second no hitter in my lifetime" -Prince
>all these ABCs
Beautiful
>>67001877
See you in the Eries, Coolbirds.
Welp, time to drink.
Bandwagoners need to fuck off. I'm serious. It's fucking April. Relax. Bats were cold and .500 record just last year. Grow up.
>>67002054
bro you know i've been there since the second inning
Post blatant PED users. I'll start.
YOU CAN ONLY POST IN THIS THREAD IF YOUR TEAM HAS A PITCHER WHO THREW A NO HITTER THIS YEAR.
>>67002081
I'm already on my 7th beer. Fuck it.
>>67002078
>check his bio
>cavs fan
>reds fan
>Trump supporter
Oh man this guy is in for a bad year
>>67002108
WHAT ABOUT LAST YEAR SENPAI
>>67002078
>the defence force is already out
Damage control lmfao
>all this ass devastation over a pitcher
>Yankees hit .273 with RISP
>still get swept by the A's
HAHAHAHAHAHA HOLY SHIT
>>67002127
IT MUST BE AGAINST THE DOYERS
>>66997015
Fuck Arrieta. Fuck the Cunts.
You're not breaking the curse this year Cunts, sorry.
Lets talk about times our team No-Hit the Reds
2010 NLDS Game 1, here.
>>67002154
IT WAS AGAINST THE ORIOLES, DAMN
>tfw you hate your team with passion
>>67002078
I wonder what the most walks thrown in a no hit game is?
>>67002209
SORRY SENPAI. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TO CHECK THOUGH
>THE CITY OF NEW YORK CITY
>>67002154
BUT WHAT ABOUT BEING THE TEAM THAT ENDED THE STREAK. I NEED SOMETHING
>>67002218
Edwin Jackson a few years ago
>>67002204
You're welcome
>>67002218
Edwin Jackson had like 8 in his
>>67002218
Edwin Jackson had at least eleventy billion in his.
>>67002101
this senpai
Best of luck Cubs. Hope you guys win it all this year. Just beat the fucking methinals, that's all I ask.
YOU MAY ONLY RESPOND TO THIS POST IF YOUR TEAM IS UNDEFEATED ON THE ROAD
NOT SO FAST, EVERYONE ELSE
all winners report in
who /w/ here
>>67002101
He started taking them in Philly, when his home run totals exploded
>>67002230
p-pls no bully
>>67002273
Royals reporting
>>67002268
Just because it would bring your cuck ass closer to suicide, I hope the Cardinals win the next 10 World Series, and literally no hit the reds in every meeting
>>67002273
This was the 2nd most runs scored in a no hitter trailing only Pud Galvin of the Buffalo Bisons no hit the Detroit Wolverines in 1884 (18-0)
What's the Arrieta game score?
>>67002101
>being this jelly
In all seriousness, Arrieta is the opposite of a PED user. He has a crazy workout routine. He does yoga and pilates and shit and combines that with lifting. The day before his starts he bikes like 20 miles with his son in the back seat.
>>67002303
dank
going to have a nice nap tonight
>>67002218
>His second no-hitter (and first official no-hitter under current rules), on August 19, 1965, also required 10 innings, but he won that one 1-0 over the Chicago Cubs. Maloney outdueled Larry Jackson, with the Reds winning on a Leo Cardenas home run. This was the first no-hitter in modern Major League history in which the pitcher who threw it went more than nine innings. Maloney's pitching line included 12 strikeouts, 10 walks and one hit-by-pitch. He threw 187 pitches in the game.
>>67002309
KEK, the shitinals will be fighting for 4th place against the Brewers 5 years from now while the Reds dominate everybody with a five ace rotation.
>>67002392
>187 pitches thrown
>and his arm had to be amputated the next day
>>67002272
reppin the bay
>>67002420
Then the title of Best game(score) in 2016 belongs to Vincent Velasquez for a little longer!
>tfw no meth addicted gf
>>66997170
B-but t-t-twenty seven rings right guys??
>>67002418
This to be honest
>>67002272
Smug Billy reporting
>>67002473
i'm not normally "that guy" but she's wearing 30 pounds of makeup and she's got some serious jowls going
>tfw the Rangers are BTFOing the Asstros
Are the Rangers legit this year guys?
>>67002579
The Rangers were legit LAST year
>>67002558
Indeed
Everyone knows women are less attractive without makeup. So when a girl is wearing a metric shit-ton of makeup and her face still looks weird, it's not a good sign.
>>67002579
>one strike away
>twice
>>67002614
> women are less attractive without makeup
not all of them, friendo. sometimes a nice face is enough
> yfw O's-Cubs WS
Please let this happen. It would be the greatest World Series since the D-Backs-Yankees one.
>>67002651
Even though im a Cubs fan...that Game 6 of the Cards Rags WS in 2011 remains th best baseball game i have ever watched.
>>67002651
>A world series from 5 years ago
>Still Relevant
Pick only one
>>67002319
>cubs already breaking hundred year old records
ids habbening.
>>67002714
This desu. Any World Series that isn't the most recent is ancient history. Fun to look back on, but in the context of the baseball world is useless
>>67002268
Saw the Reds at Wrigley last year and I've been keeping an eye on them ever since. Sucks you lost Johnny Baseball and Chapman, but I'll still watch for Billy and Votto (once he gets his shit together).
Who /hasatleast10wins/ here?
can the reds just give >us based votto so he can teach this faggot ass lineup that they dont have to swing on literally fucking everything?
>>67001994
Whole series was RISP as fuck, and half was from the officiating. Today was some real bullshit tbqh.
Surprisingly tame/comfy bird series. Ggs Jaysbros
>>66998698
right here
>>67002782
Right here senpai
>>67002782
Who /hasatleast12wins/ here?
OH WAIT
>>67002773
Hey man, Blue Jays were too. Both still are. The Rangers had the Jays on the ropes. Well, everyone but Elvis Andrus. It's a shame such a good start by Hamels was wasted because of him.
Speaking of, are Rangers fans still super negative about that trade, or has Hamels/Diekman been good enough for them?
>>67002784
> $200m buck, lit-tle man
> put that shit in my hand
>>67002078
Its partially true; 4 walks?
Might as well have just walked everyone in the game until they enacted a mercy rule
>>67002739
Exactly. It's the same reason why after the Red sox won the 2013 world series and have been complete and utter crap the past two seasons afterwards. Baseball Is definitely a game of "what have you done for me lately"
Royals
>>67002784
haven't you heard? Votto is finished
>>67002857
Yeah, but for the entire 2014 season it mattered, as they were the Reigning and defending champions until San Fran won
Seriously though. Were all the anons doubting the offseason just blatant casuals or something?
Jays fans perhaps?
>>67002900
PLEASE tell me she has a dick
fuck, that's a beautiful transwoman
>>67002739
In terms of complimenting a team yeah
For shittalking purposes, I'd say you can go back up to 5 years
Aren't you not supposed to give this guy attention?
>>67002839
>are Ranger fans still super negative about that trade
Why would they be negative about it most of us knew the Rangers hosed the Phillies on that deal
So did MLB really stop doing the stupid face of the MLB thing because A's fans kept on nearly fucking it up?
>>67002883
It's called a slump. No guy goes from having a Barry Bonds level IBB rate to hitting .172 in his early 30s without it being a slump.
>detoilet
>>67002782
hmu around this time tomorrow, senpai
>>67002839
As a Rangers fan I definitely feel positive about that trade. Diekman bolstered our bullpen and Hamels has legitimized our starting rotation. And we really didn't have to give up much. We even got to dump Matt Harrison's shitty contract
>>66999613
>azns
did the losing pitcher commit actual seppuku after that?
>>67002900
Can they even be called "casual" if they've never watched a game outside of Twitter highlights?
I think no.
>>67002972
Actually, most people saw it as an even trade. But Rangers fans, at the time, very butthurt because of muh prospects
>>67002962
correct, ignore the attention whores, they are namefags irl.
>>67003014
I don't recall a bit of butthurt at all around here. The Ticket hosts for example were all pretty giddy because of it
>>67002962
why would he care if he gets banned from the reds stadium
>mfw cubs """""""fans"""""" think their team is going to win the World Series this year
You guys won't even make it to the NLDS, your team has literally no pitching other than Arietta (he probably uses pine tar every game, or is overrated anyways) whatsoever while we have without a doubt the best pitching staff in baseball. almost to the point that our bullpen is practically unhittable. Not to mention the entire world dickrides your overrated offense while ours is just as good as yours. We have the best catcher in baseball (Molina), the best third baseman in baseball (Carpenter), and various other CONFIRMED All-Stars in Holliday, Wong, Piscotty, Grichuk, and Peralta (when healthy).
You no-hit the fucking Reds, this is a terrific accomplishment isn't it? Good god you cucks have to be the most naive piece of shit trash fans in the entire country. When your team was shit just 2 years ago, you guys were nowhere, and now, you guys just come out of the blue, bandwagonning like no other. Our fans remain the best in baseball, and we stick through the team all year long, while you guys glory hunt whenever the Blackhawks, Bulls, or Bears somehow decide to win things. Once you guys get eliminated, I will be basking in massive Cub tears just like every other year. It's considered an absolute pleasure to watch them go down.
>>67002980
I've heard this too actually.
>>67003159
You also like to take pride in taking away that nigger, Jason Heyward from us. Who the hell would TAKE LESS to become part of an organization of losers and cucks? Not to mention, play in the most dangerous city in the entire country? We offered him more money, he's clearly what's wrong with society, he's a fucking traitor piece of shit nigger, I would have even signed with the Nationals if I were him, that I wouldn't mind, but the Cubs? That's going to fuck up your career for good. I can't wait to see him regret signing with you cucks one year later.
Come back here, when the REAL NL Central kings (the Cardinals of fucking course) put you and your team of cucks in their place and while we go on to win our 5th year of a drought World Series, I'm sure your collective tears will be more than delicious.
>Lastros
Toppest of keks. Must feel pretty shitty to have the same record as the Minnesota Nowins huh?
>>67003187
> the most dangerous city in the entire country
>Sweep the disAstros
>Yankees get swept by A'ss
>Rangers gain no ground
It's going to be that kind of April
>>67002998
I can't actually assume people think the rangers didn't give up much, because this trade really bumped the Phillies farm from Bottom 5 to top 10, and the Giles Trade(Even if Giles becomes the next Mariano, that's a bad trade) pushed them into the top 5 discussion.
I think the confusion comes from people thinking the only way to win a trade is to get their #1 prospect
>>67002962
That's what I'm thinking. I guess it's supposed to show how passionate the fans are?
Or he's only banned from the Red's stadium now so who cares?
>>67003241
>getting this booty blasted over twitter banter
jesus jake
>>67003159
>this delusional meth addled fuck
You won't even make it to a wild card spot you fucking shithead. Your time is over you dumb inbred cuck. Your shit team will be irrelevant for the next decade.
>>67003159
>falseflagging this hard
>>67003241
>That one tweat where the guy asked why he kept tugging at his chest after every pitch and responding that his nipple slipped out of his shirt
>>67003260
You ready to:
>Be one strike away twice
>lose the division on the last game of the season after being up 5 with 5 games left
?
>>67003226
And he's out for the year, what's your point, Cubby fuck?
>>67003241
>your beyond miniscule
>your
Remember when Kyle Schwarber wasn't hurt?
Should we expect a rise of Cubs fans that literally know nothing of baseball? Will they be the new Blue Jays?
>>67003311
>>67003332
>>67003357
why don't you post all the highlights and home runs from the NLCS
:^)
>>67003348
Cute pupper. And Yes.
Anyone got a webm of Jose Bautista losing the game for the Jays tonight?
>>67003302
>irrelevant for the next decade
>fifth youngest team in baseball
How are the irrelevant Deds this year? They won't be around for another 4 years at least. Your team's run differential is absolutely pathetic, you think you're going to contend with a shit tier bullpen and a rotation that will take years to develop? Not to mention, your offense is collective garbage?
Go fap to Teddy Kremer, you piece of shit nigger.
>>67003261
To get up Hamels, the Rangers traded Harrison and Minor League catcher Jorge Alfaro, outfielder Nick Williams and pitchers Jake Thompson, Jerad Eickhoff and Alec Asher. Those are some pretty good talents however I think the Rangers still made out like bandits and here's why:
>Aquire an easy #1 Starter
>Aquire an above average set up lefty reliever
>Keep Jody Gallo your #1 prospect
>Keep Nomar Mazara who is currently paying dividends
Not a bad trade imo
>>67003324
Are you ready to live in the present instead of the past?
>>67003159
Lay off the meth
I wish I had a Matt Stairs webm
>>67003241
lmao mental manlet
>>67003405
he gets a pass because if it wasnt for him and donaldson we would LITERALLY have 1 or 2 wins right now
i put more blame on the shitbags hitting below .200 and not even getting walks, its amazing we are even close to .500 with this shit bullpen and lack of offense
>>67003241
Sounds like typical /mlb/ shitposting
>>67003384
>relying on other teams' accomplishments for banter
top cuck
>>67003159
>>67003187
g8 b8 m8
>>67003417
in case of emergency, use stairs
>>67003348
They're already here in large numbers.
Meanwhile we BASED Cards fans will not tolerate this shit. Baseball is our religion here, Chicago is only temporarily rooting for the Cubs because they have nothing else to bandwagon instead of the Blackcocks who will soon get BTFO by the based Blues.
>>67003159
We cheer for the Bears and Bulls because we have football and basketball teams to root or in the first place.
Ya'll couldn't hold down the Rams for fuck's sake!
>>67003500
They're also bandwagoning the White Sux right now. I can't wait for the tears when they get BTFO by the Rags tomorrow
>>67003546
The Bears don't even sell out games, LMAO
And the Bulls only get large attendance because the team is good. Shitcago is a fair weather city. St. Louis is not.
>>67003410
Nomar and Gallo were never in play. Just like Betts and Swihart were never in play for the Sox, or Schwarber or Russell were never in play for the Cubs. I'm glad Hamels is in Texas, and I'm glad the Rangers are good with him there. It gives him a chance to win and it sped up the Phillies rebuild by leaps and bounds(same with the Giles trade). Before the Hamels trade, the rebound looked to be 2019, after Hamels it looked to be 2018, and now it looks like it has a chance to happen late 2017.
Also, thanks for not protecting Odubel. He's an awesome guy too! But DeLino ain't bad either, so it's not like that killed you either
>>67003581
I hope the White Sox do good this year because we share a thing in common, dislike for the Cubs. When they become Chicago's best team at the end of the season, Cubs fans will begin to hop on that bandwagon, and those """"fans""""" would be coming back to a loser franchise in the Fubby Cucks,
They may be the only likable team from that shithole.
>>67003585
Your shit town only has two professional sports teams lel
>>66999813
LGTSSIIHA (if it hasn't already)
>Resd
>>67003159
Pure class.
is jake arrieta this years meme pitcher?
>>67003641
That's not true, They didn't even like the Rams, on account they had to many colored folk
>>67003585
Becuase you only have 2 teams for everyone to sperg over.
CANOOOOOOOO
>>67002455
based coco with the dubs
>>67003682
last years
>>67003641
And ones that actually win. The Rams are a traitorous organization.
>>67003658
>he thinks Cucks fans have class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoumAUfwnI8
>>67003417
Is he the sexiest player in MLB history?
>>67003598
It's almost as if the Rangers and Phillies did the trade because it worked out for them
>>67003701
>blues
>wins
what
>>67002945
>shit-talking
>5 years
unless it's an epic meltdown like
>2004 ALCS
>2008 Red Sox and Barves
then they are still very relevant because most /mlb/ posters will remember them
>>67003715
Trades rarely work out for both teams.
>>67003241
How can anybody respect this guy?
Fuck Chicago.
I really do hope he suffers and accident and his career ends.
Better yet, I want then to get to the Championship Series and I want the Dodgers to push his shit so far up his ass that he bleeds blue.
Fuck the Cubs. Zero respect for a nigga like that.
>>67003598
Yea and as someone mentioned earlier We got to unload Matt Harrison and his crappy contract. The guy just wasn't the same after the 2012 season
All around it was a good trade for both teams. I'd give it an 8.5/10
>>67003730
Never forget the time the Yankees got BTFO so hard their fans were leaving early as fuck in the playoffs
>>67003728
Because our fans showed up to games when we lost. Your team only became relevant since the won the cup in 2010, but they've been irrelevant every other year, through and through.
Enjoy the elimination tonight, Blackcock Cuck.
>>67003407
Have fun getting cucked by Robert Stephenson for the next decade as Yadier Spiclina struggles to hit above .220 and fat DHs steal second on him in the twilight of his career while the Reds develop their shitload of prospects.
>fifth youngest team in baseball
LOL the guys who made your team relevant for the last decade are either nearing retirement or playing for the Angels/Pissrats.
>>67003757
The only reason I love Matt Harrison, is because he's the ONLY person currently getting paid in 2018
>>67003747
I fucking hate the Dodgers, but I can respect complete hatred for a pine tar abuser. You know the game more than those Fubby Cucks who became fans less than a year ago when the Bears started to suck.
>>67003241
Holy shit based Jake bringing the bantz hard.
>>67003709
>>67003709
not even the sexiest Red Sox ever
google "playgirl baseball players"
>>67003747
He literally types like you. How can you not like him?
>>67003786
>you dwarfs think this phases me? I will succeed in many venues. Life is large, you are miniscule.
>>67003781
Dude the Bears have been sucking for like 6 years now where the hell have you been?
>>67003747
>being this mad
Kek
>>67003850
>0-6 against the Lions
Are the who's for real?
>>67003820
>Claims a 10/10 isn't sexy
>Posts a 3/10 at best
>>67003849
>he cant handle top tier banter
>>67003348
Chicago isn't Canada, m8.
>>67003885
Who?
>>67003770
>this irrelevant Deds fan thinks his team will go anywhere
We have a core that will dominate the next few years, Piscotty, Wong, Carpenter, Grichuk, Peralta, almost all of our young guys in both the rotation and bullpen, and free agents in the future. Too bad your piss poor downs syndrome infected Deds won't be relevant for another 5 years no less.
>he wasn't around for Jim Edmonds, Scott Rolen, and a lot of the mid 2000s Cards (especially our bullpen guys)
Typical Deds fan who began following the team in 2010
>>67003834
I've never once tipped my fedora on you guys. My banter is humble and I never say anyhting to attack your feelings. I take inspiration from Instagram, black twitter, and 2009 Tumblr. I don't sound like him.
Hes just a piece of shit and it's honestly a fucking insult to Koufax, Gibson, and Kershaw to be associated with them.
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>>67003899
>bandwagoners can only be Canadian
2/10
>>67003875
It's been fucking depressing man.
Almost to the point of selling my season tickets.
Almost.
>>67003850
No shit, Sherlock.
That support went to the Blackcocks and Bulls.
>>67003432
>>67003403
>>67003357
>>67003332
>>67003311
>>67003226
Now post the one everyone thought Schwarber sent into low orbit.
>Reds fans actually BUY pornography
>>67003761
I remember the first-inning walk to Manny and Ortiz murdering Kevin Brown's very next pitch for a HR in Game 7 in the Bronx. Then the Jesus Damon GS off of Javier Vazquez; the game- and series-sealer.
After that it was just a mass exodus; everyone knew the Sox had it in hand. Same as after pic related in the WS.
I'm not sure who I'd rather have been, a Sox fan who witnessed the 19-8 game in person, or a Yankee fan who saw Game 7 in person.
>>67003929
More like Shit Defense and the Pine Tar
>>67003920
>Carpenter
What is he, 42?
>Scott Rolen
Remember that brawl when he singlehandedly owned every player on your team?
I've got news for you, pretty much every team in baseball except for the Phillies is young, even the Reds. Being young doesn't mean shit when you're not very good.
Good luck getting past the Cubs for the next decade btw.
>Delusional Cucks fans don't know what's on Pine Tarietta's cap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9K9BN7rMKI
Mad At The Cubs?
>>67004006
some alternate views if you all are interested
>>67004087
probably just rosen mixed with goat semen, perfectly legal to use, some guys find it more convenient than grabbing a rosen bag every pitch
>>67004006
>>67004117
>>67004082
Carpenter has and will have an OBP higher than 2 Deds starters COMBINED in the next 2-3 years. He's in his prime, and he's here to stay.
Yadi singlehandedly won that brawl, admit it, Dedcuck. Phillips is a niglet who can't fight for shit.
>>67003980
Traditions are meant to be broken
>>67002108
AWWWW YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHH
>>67004107
Why would I be mad when my team has won 11 World Series since the Cucks won their last?
They're a meme team and a meme organization. Look up to the Cardinals as the only non-meme team/organization. We are exemplary and won't suck ever. Our organization knows how to run things on all fronts, yours is built around losing and disappointment.
>tfw your division is fucking garbage
October here we come
>>67004208
>memememememememememe
what has this shithole become
Also fuck both your shit organizations
>>67004238
not so fast, starting pitching is actually decent and once we get travis back so the bottom of the lineup will actually be hitting above the mendoza line
What's the MLB equivalent of Hank HIll renting Pornography?
you may only reply to this post if most of your pitchers are pure poop
>>67004208
seriously, every time I think were just gonna suck for the next decade two years later AT MOST were right back in it
how long has it been cubbies? Also, its a long season and I think the cardinals will be p good when wainwright is in a good groove
>>67004152
>Yadi singlehandedly won that brawl
AHAHAHAHAHA!! Need I show you the video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EAVA0parWc
>>67004238
W-we always get off to slow starts. We're actually good...
>>67004208
>know how to run things on all fronts
indeed
Post > YFW it will be a Cubs/Royals Worlds Eries in 2016
You may only post if a player on your team leads all of baseball in walks
>>67004296
Whenever the entire world writes off the Cards, we win at least 95 games. It's happening right now with the irrelevant Fubs Fubbing. Soon, we'll be the rightful kings of the NL Central and the Cucks will get eliminated in the Wild Card to the Mets.
>>67004393
>people actually believe this meme will actually happen
It's going to be Cards-Rangers, book it.
>>67004151
besides that Suppan baserunning blunder, what are some of you guys' favorite baseball fuck-ups? Stuff like the fly ball bouncing off Canseco's head for a HR, or Ruben Rivera's epic baserunning blunder.
>>67004238
>October here we come
it'll be nice to have a chance to make it to the WC game, won't it?
>>67004393
Am I the only one hoping for a Cubs/White Sox World Series?
If not for the immense hatred that would rend Chicago in two, then for the riots that will happen now matter who wins.
>>67004438
Buttblasted Cuck Louis Cuckinals fan mad that the GOAT WS matchup is sandwiching his cuck city this October
>>67004486
Cards-Royals will be OK, we'll beat them anyways. The Mets have no offense, we do.
Missouri > Illinois
>>67004519
And it won't ever happen. The Cucks will get shot down by elite pitching. It's either the Cards, the Mets, or the Dodgers that will put them down for good.
Reminder that while the entirety of Missouri rooted for the Cardinals for 30 years, the TRUE blue loyal Royals fans all exclusively reside in the state of Kansas.
>>67004486
Ohhh imagine the butthurt if the Sox beat the Cubes in the WS.
I want it so bad right now lol
>>67004606
I would love that. The White Sox at least don't have a bandwagon factor, and they share a nice, healthy hatred for the Cubs, while the Cubs just look down on them as if they're irrelevant. They're bro tier. Cards and White Sox should form an alliance to keep the Cucks and Roylels out.
>>67004519
I wanted this to happen last year and I would be ok with it this year. The cubs are the Cubs and KC is a respectable team.
>>67004702
>White Sox at least don't have a bandwagon factor
You had the shortest and most pathetic bandwagon full of "fans" the world has ever known
Never has a fanbase dropped completely off the face of the earth than """fans""" of the Shitcongo Whos
>>67004314
>That
>A wild brawl
I've seen mosh pits more violent than that.
>>67004702
>The White Sox at least don't have a bandwagon factor
You're clearly to young to remember '05.
>>67004716
>Cubs are the Cubs
They've always been the Cubs and always will be the Cubs. That's why they'll never win anything big.
>KC
>Respectable team
Pick one.
>>67004702
nahhhhh fuck the Cards.
I might be a Sox fan but I'll never cheer for any team from the Meth capital of America
>>67004486
now that would make for a great WS ratings-wise. everyone loves rivalries. too bad the south-siders suck and the cubs, well, are the cubs.
I think for plausible "rivalry WS" scenarios at this time, there's
>Subway Series II (Yanks-Mets)
>Buckner Revisited (Red Sox-Mets)
>I-85 (Cards-Royals)
>Capitol Run (Nats-Orioles)
but feel free to correct me/add to this list
>There's some tard talking up a few pitching prospects like they are a sure thing
For future reference only bravefags get to pound their chests about that because the barves have stockpiled so many pitching prospects that people don't even know about some of them. If someone like patrick weigel was in the red sox system sportswriters would be ejaculating in print about how promising he is and how smart the red sox front office is.
>>67004828
Marlins Rays?
Aint louis is a meth infested shithole. The only thing it had going for it in the past 30 years was its sports franchises, and now those are dying (tardinals, jews) or theyve already died (jams). I give it 10 years before it ends up like east st louis. Nothing but niggers and white trash.
>>67002078
Guy has a point
Congrats on no hitter but 4 fucking walks with only 6Ks? Overhyped as fuck
>>67004702
>alliance
>with the fucking cardinals
literally kill yourself
>>67004770
But at least the blue blood White Sox fans are alpha enough to fuck Cuck cucks up. My buddy's a White Sox fan, and he tells me Cubs fans are fucking soft.
>>67004806
Indiana's the meth capital, you fucktard.
>>67004888
Ok incest and chimpout capital of America then
>>67004909
>incest
not deep enough south
>chimpout
now we're cooking
>>67004868
>cardinals
>dying
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Come back when we win the 2016 World Series. We'll be back on top of the world again.
>>67004888
Indiana is a fucking shithole with along with Missouri.
>>67004909
>chimpout capital
That's Shitcongo, fucktard.
>>67004930
>this aint louis delusion
Isnt it time to fuck your sister again, cletus?
>>67004983
you know theres plenty more insults you can throw
OTHER than fucktard, right?
this isnt the 90s
ITT: City Bashing
>>67004950
Nohio and Kentcucky lead the country in most cuckold porn viewers in the country, not surprising Deds fans are degenerates.
>>67004983
>Ferguson
>Mizzou
>Michael Brown
Yep no chimpouts there
>>67004854
>Rays win ALE
>Marlins are the second WC, 2nd behind the Mets in the NLE
>beat the Pirates out for the 4th spot
>still end up finding ways to beat the Cards, Mets and finally Rasy in the Series for their 3rd title in their history without winning the division
>>67004923
>>67004983
>chimpout capital contenders
>not including Baltimore
>>67005074
> Nohio and Kentcucky
jesus, you can't even be creative anymore?
>>67005031
Isn't it time to watch your """"""'girlfriend"""""" get fucked by Jamal, Carl?
>>67005056
Shitcongo represents everything wrong with America.
It's meant to be bashed.
ladies....please relax. or else i'll have to alert the janitors to this thread
>>67005149
>Shitcongo represents everything wrong with America
I thought that was LA
AHAHAHAHAHA AINT LOUIS GET FUUUCKED! ANAL ANNIHILATION!!!
>>67005124
More creative than 60s tier insults like "Aint Louis"
> this wacky-ass season already
Who /highhopesshattered/ here?
>>67004950
Gangs and cartels love using ohio and indiana because they can use it both to supply the midwest and because they are an easy day's drive away from pretty much the entire northeast megalopolis.
I can't tell you what Missouri's fucking problem is though.
>>67005204
>moooommmyyy theres a big bully being a meanie to me on the internet tell him to stoooopppp!
>>67005299
Must be something in the water.
Or the incest. Probably both.
Reminder that this is the man the White Sox would lead them to a world series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIZB9O24BEE
>>67001785
Who are you? I don't understand the context of your horseshit post.
>>66999354
Kek I remember when KC was in the bottom 10 for tear
>>67005281
>yankees
rt. here
>>67005074
Ohio is unequivocally the worst pro sports team state with a deep history of sports. College sports is another thing, but
>no Indians WS titles in 67 years, team is treading water at best
>Reds glory days are long gone, they've mostly blown ass for a while
>Blue Jackets are just "there", almost like a placeholder NHL team
>Browns are the NFL equivalent of the Cubs
>Bengals are just cursed
>Cavs were bandwagoniest team in the NBA until LeBron left, then again when he came back until the Warriors got gud, still doesn't have a NBA title with their "hometown boy"
THE DECREPIT SLUM OF AINT LOUIS
Anyone still celebrating Based Arietta's no-no?
Also lol @ Tardinal rage above
>>67005281
here senpai
>tfw could have been leading the division if your shit offense batted even slightly below their career average
>tfw tuloshitzki and martshit are getting a combined 40 million to give up on offense
who /tp97/ here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGjTIc93Lo
>>67005443
>>67005551
its not fair. why tf is dalass always beating houston teams
>>67005542
not really celebrating him per se, just enjoying the fact that it's only 15-20 games into the season and we get our first (and certainly not last) no-no of the season.
Bets on who has the next no-hitter?
>>67004828
How could you make up Washington/Baltimore but forget about the greatest WS meetings that were Yankees Dodgers??? Retard
>>67005615
houston beat dallas in apehoop playoffs last season
>>67005655
>current Dodgers team
>World Series appearances, let alone wins
pick one and only one, that's why
>>67005687
>apehoop
>>67005712
you said sports cletus, what do you want from me
>>67005707
>le Dodgers suck meme
Literally the wealthiest team in North America with the largest pool of talent in the sport.
Yankees Dodgers have met the most times in the history of baseball.
Shut your stupid fucking downs mouth and never voice your stupid thoughts again. Fucking clown
Give the guy who runs the Reds Twitter feed credit for finding a positive in a game where they get no hit and blown out by 16 runs.
https://twitter.com/Reds/status/723340565807435777
>>67005807
it's not "the Dodgers suck", it's "the Dodgers can't get out of their own way despite their wealth of talent once the playoffs hit".
>>67005845
he should get promoted, I bet everyone else in that office was whining and crying too much to concentrate on their work
>all these butthurt cards fans not being able to accept this new regime change
>cubs dominate NL central for the next decade
Do you guys feel dumb for falling for this meme?
>>67006374
I didn't even fall for it in the first place desu senpai
>>67006374
They're a 4th place team. The real Texas team is going to win the American League and maybe the eries
>Reds get no hit
>Reds get BTFO 16-0 in said no hit game
>Prince dies
It's been quite a day famalam.
>>67006578
ahhh go back to drowning your sorrows in cheap beer, loser
>>66997015
>What the fuck is wrong w/ Archer
He misses his weed brother, Price.
>>67006518
>>67006566
I feel like most AL West fans knew this since we actually watched their team
>>67006677
>three dubs in a row
checked
>>67006677
I don't want to jinx it, but the Rangers are very much better off than the Astros both now and in the future.
That being said, here's how I see the final standings
1. Rangers
2. Angels
3. Mariners
4. Astros
5. A's
Rangers and Angels make the playoffs
Who in the /top5teamsintheAL/ here?
Doyers desu senpai
fuck our """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""fans""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" tbqh with you Pat
>>67007146
>tfw the Rags, Orioles, Royals, and White Sox all have ten wins
It's gonna be a good season desu
>>67007146
>>67007146
>m's
>1-5 home record
>6-3 on road
>>67007163
the media attention + canadian baseball casuals = worst fanbase
>>67007163
Iktfb at worst this is a wild card team. Our "fans" are terrible.
>>67007207
that's the power of meme magic, senpai
>>67007163
>Blow Gays fans
>Suddenly pessimistic because of their losing record
Has there ever been a short-lived bandwagon in baseball?
>>67007163
>defending players who dont give a shit about the team or sport
yeah nah your a cunt, being a delusinal moron doesnt count as being a "real fan"
>>67007231
I can't understand why it's so fucking hard but we just have to not engage them and let them talk to themselves
w.e I'm going to the game tomorrow so it don't matter. Friday night Sanchez vs Gray should be gud
>>67007146
Here's an even better one:
Who in the /top5teamsinthemlb/ here?
I'll be glad when there's no more Blue Jay casuals
>>67007293
>jays fans ever being optimistic
how new are you?
>>67007231
>>67007315
I did it bro, I hid the post and I didn't reply. It was that easy. Feel so good.
>>67007323
This is a Blue Jay fan
>Team Wins
LITERALLY NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW
>Team Loses
FUCK THE OFFICIALS, THEY RIGGED IT
>>67006901
>analslime
There he goes again.
>>67007320
Kek I love how it goes:
>1st. Cubs
>2nd. Nats
>3rd. Orioles
>T-4th. Royals, Rangers, Dogers, White Sox
>5th. Tigers
>>67007323
Have you even been here since the David Price trade? It's been a fucking circlejerk of how the Jays literally think they're the best team and don't use the "muh Canadian irony hurr were just shitposting" response, Leafcuck
>>67007350
>FUCK THE OFFICIALS, THEY RIGGED IT
nobody says that you lazy piece of shit, even orioles fans admit the umping this series was fucking bullshit, do you not notice the constant moaning about our shit offense and bullpen you worthless piece of shit?
>>67007357
yes, that is indeed how it goes.
>>67007355
Their rotation is surprisingly strong desu, I bet it stays with the way Scoscia manages this team. Give him credit for always making them around.
>>67007359
have you actually been in one single jays gamethread this season? Or are you basing everything on shit from months ago when /int/ and /hoc/ shitposters invaded postseason threads?
The A's are about to get BTFO tomorrow by Toronto, R-right S-senpai?
>>67007400
nah nigga, its gray day
>>67007359
is this bait
take a cursory glance at our bump limit gamethreads and you'll notice it's practically nothing but entitled whining and literally "I hope the Jays lose" posts
I'm starting to think it's just one faggot but fuck if it is that guy is dedicated
>>67007366
>even orioles fans admit the umping this series was fucking bullshit
Yeah, I can't imagine anyone on either team being happy with that pack of fucking mental spastics who were in charge of calling balls and strikes in that series. Holy fucking shit, I have never seen a strike zone so bad for a whole series.
The "strike out" of Trumbo (in which he walks twice) was pretty terrible, but this call might take the cake.
>>67007420
>>67007459
I think Gray's gonna get a dirty sanchez tomorrow tbqh with you buck
Who is the worst starting pitcher in the history of baseball and why is it Jahn Donks?
>>67007500
Can't be Danks he was actually good up until he fucked his shoulder up.
>>67007479
lmao the jays scored two runs against chris fucking tillman, the a's could put a little girl on the mound and she would rack up 12 K's with how bad the jays offense is
>>67007637
I will (you) this post from the park when dolan hits a grand slan
You may only reply to my and my wife's son's posts if your team has the best record in the AL.
Not so fast, fans of every team besides Baltimore.
>>67007684
good, frustrating series bird bros
what really matters is that the stankees and red cucks are getting shit on from above
>>67007355
The offense always blows dick in April for some reason, and there's three starting pitchers on the DL.
It's not completely unwarranted.
>>67005845
God that Twitter is depressing
>getting swept by the fucking dbacks
it was affeldt
it was affeldt all along
it was jeremy affeldt who brought good feelings and clutch baseball to sf and now he is gone
>>66997015
He's tanking to avoid the Yankees
>>67007737
We may need to update this, given the current standings
>>67007795
based oc
>>67007776
He should get a raise
yfw o's cubes ws
>>67007784
>4.50 career ERA
Shut the fuck up already your team has been shit since 2012.
>>67007850
This.
If he pitched in Dodger blue, he'd be run out of town with that. Thankfully we demoted JP Howell or we're about to kick him off for good. Can we get Chapman or Miller when the Yankees sell late in the year?
Post your rare Seagers
>>67007908
>Shitattle
Leave
>>67007930
but anon, aren't we all here forever?
>>67007945
Go fap to tranny porn, PC libcuck
This is 4chan, not Reddit. You are not wanted here.
>>67007958
you seem upset
>tfw no Jane Lee gf
>>67004087
looks like dirt
the last no hitter that most people thought was extremely questionable was frier no hitting the dodgers last year
not only did he have black substance on his glove but on the ball too
>Giants
Why god why.
>>67008056
Your taste in women is borderline criminal
>>67005845
>>67006011
>>67007776
https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/625080182462787584
>tfw scared about the cubs making it to the world series this year
>tfw remembered the mets Swept them in the NLCS last year
Tybg
It feels good no matter how good of a team the cubs have they'll never make it past the NLCS.
>>67007850
>>67007866
>implying he wasnt the good luck charm
seriously, how did you not understand my post you angry little fuckin pint sized casual?
but seriously, 3 ships in 5 seasons. to your garbage ass teams meaningless existence. u cant tell me shyt lil man, not until you get a soap box to stand on small fry. step up short stuff.
Do we really have to play the Royals now?
>>67010465
hush now child it will all be over soon
... after you knock chris young out in the 3rd inning with 7 runs. we will win the other 2 games though desu senpai
woke up this morning and it still hurts
Is Baseball a sport you can get into eventually or do you have to be around it all your life to really enjoy it (like cricket, I guess)? Never really gave the game a chance.
>>67010709
the latter
>>67010709
It just happens. Understanding the game helps. Its def not a sport for chads
>>67010709
Baseball is a fairly easy sport to get into. There might some rules that are foggy but that comes over time. It's also on every single day. Believe it or not, playing Mlb the show might get you into it faster as well.
>>67010757
>>67010770
>>67010796
I'm always interested in giving these things a try. What are some classic games worth watching?
>>67010709
>>67010796
The Show is a great teaching tool indeed. Also let's you put faces to names and teams if the roster is current.
YANKEES SUCK
>>67010709
I'm just getting into it. I had zero interest as a kid.
(i'm turning 30 this year)
>>67010831
The 2004 Yankee red sox ALCS is a classic. The 2001 world series with Yankees diamondbacks is also a classic. If you didn't watch last year's post season I would watch the astros royals ALDS or jays rangers ALDS.
The 2011 world series with cardinals and rangers is also wildly entertaining and crazy.
>>67010709
the best way to get into any and learn the nuances of any sport is to somehow find a way to get emotionally invested in a team and wait for them to be good. many of course cut to the chase and bandwagon a good team. other than that, i found that actually going to games helped me get into it a ton, but obviously that is difficult for you.
i would suggest asking a lot of questions and also watching stuff like >>67010892
the best way though is to watch the postseason live with /sp/, as shitposting is the greatest sport bonding mechanism and watchability enhancer of all. there is no way i could tolerate watching the world cup without /sp/, for instance
>>67007146
>Red Sox 8th
How literally are >we still in contention.
It's fucking amazing. Worst starting team ERA in the league and we've somehow managed to win 7 games.
Expecting bottom of the barrel at this point.
>>67010892
Cheers
>>67010958
Well I have family in Philadelphia so I generally back teams from there (except the 76ers, holy lord, I went the Cavs a while back).
Guess I'll just start watching some games and hang around here and see how I go.
>>67011041
>the phillies
try coming back in 5 years lel
>>67011041
Phillies might be a team to watch in the coming years. They got a horde of young prospects in trades last year and fired a long standing incompetent GM. Also it's possible current superstar Mike Trout may jump to his childhood team when his current contract is up.
Really, no where to go but up.
>>67010709
honestly I got really into baseball when I was a NEET for a year and was able to always have the game open on one of my monitors each day. my team kind of sucked by that daily routine of always having a game on really is nice. I typically would work out/exercise and then get super comfy right after I finished while I watched each game
>>67011079
>hyping up the lillies
you are a true memelord
>>67007400
Hopefully not
>>67011106
They won a WS within the last 10 years and were an actual threat for awhile. History repeats.
I can think of more recent WS winners that have done much worse desu. Even ignoring their literal elephant in the room ;3
>>67011105
adding to this, baseball is just really nice background. it kind of makes it sound bad but if you find a way to have something else to do during mostly meaningless regular season games, it helps a lot compared to intently watching a game with potentially many dull moments as someone not fully into the game yet. having it on the radio while you do other stuff or on a stream while you shitpost on 4chan is top comfy
that said, while it is the most laid back regular season, baseball easily has the most nerve wracking and intense postseasons of any major american sport in my opinion. the structure of the game can cause extended stretches of extreme tension lasting as long as 10-15 minutes straight. as you become more of a diehard fan, of course even regular season games can feel this way.
its like if you are watching a divegrass game in a major important tournament and the opponent team has possession of the ball and is making a shot on goal every 15 seconds for 10 minutes straight. it makes your heart want to explode. every swing of the bat can change the game massively and you just never know when it will happen.
>mfw >we sweep the bleu jasy
>>67007400
I wouldn't count on it. Theyre struggling to hit the ball. It was supposed to be their strength and thus far it's been a glaring weakness. If it wasn't for the starting rotation they'd be lucky to have won 4 games. Gray is going to eat anyone not named Donaldson, Bautista, encarnacion alive.
>>67011164
>the opponent team has possession of the ball and is making a shot on goal every 15 seconds for 10 minutes straight. it makes your heart want to explode. every swing of the bat can change the game massively and you just never know when it will happen.
Yeah I know that feeling.
Watching the 2004 Red Sox/Yankees game now. Picking up the rules so far better than I thought I would.
>>67004565
Fuck you, you johnson county cuck
>>67003241
>Arrieta
>Handling the banter
pick uno y solomente uno
>>67004950
>TFW when based Connecticut
Anyone else amused at how the media is split on how to report on the e Cubs fan who rushed onto the field to celebrate Arrieta's no hitter?
Half of them are just reporting it as a point of interest, a quarter of them are giving him a praise, and the other quarter are doing what you're normally supposed to by condemning him.
Pretty sure whatever the punishment is, ti's going to be worth it to him.
So guys, how do the nats implode after the ASG leaving the division straight for the mets taking.
>>67007823
>Cubs Orioles world Series
>Arrieta pitches game 7
>yfw Arrieta throws a perfect game against the team that gave up on him in the world series
>>67011973
I laughed pretty hard. It almost looked like an SNL skit but then you realize it actually happened.
>>67004950
>New Mexico
>only 6
Yeah this can't be accurate.
>>67011973
Worst thing that will happen is that he'll be banned from the Red's stadium
>>67011973
I love how the only guy who noticed was Montero
>>66997121
>.700 OBP
Nice meme!
>>67002358
>with his son in the back seat
bretty gay 2bh
>Upgrade minor league ticket plan to expensive area where seats are $3 a game more
>tfw I sit next to some riceburning couple and their hapa 5 year old kid asking to go to the bounce house all the time
>tfw I miss the based plumbers who shit talked batters as they were coming up in the cheap seats
>>67012418
At least now you wont be scared those lunch-pal lads wont beat you up and fuck your gf all game
>>67007163
But pessimism is deeply rooted in Toronto sports
I'd argue you're just another bandwagoner trying to fit in by making fun of bandwagoners (tbhfam)
>>67012739
Well we have every right to be pessimistic. Toronto doesn't have the greatest track record for sports. The last championship won was the jays in 1993. I don't classify the Argos as a major accomplishment desu.
But a lot of fans are cynical regardless if they know the game inside and out or not. It's just how it is. Baseball is a bit different though because of how long the season is. You're given more opportunities and time to get better.
Its a little silly to jump ship now when we're just approaching 1/10th of a season. It's such a cliché thing to say but it really is a marathon not a sprint.
>>67011988
Papelbon blows a couple saves then blows out Harper's carotid
>>66997075
>RISP
= rip
WTF it wouldn't be so bad if they didn't hit at all, but they just cant hit when it counts.
Could be worse could be paying David Old Man Price 38,110,499 Canadian dollars
>>67010709
you might need to find a team to really root for
I enjoy cricket, it's much easier to get a rooting interest when it's national teams playing though, I think anyway
>>67003875
>burrs still have a more recent playoff win
>detoilet
lol
>>67007525
>he was actually good
He was average with one above average season in 2010. Now he's just cancer
>>67012164
Last guy who jumped onto the field at the Red's stadium got a one year ban, 100 hours of community service and a year on probation. They'd probably have dropped the hammer on him if this were at Wrigley to serve as an example to keep other fans from doing the same thing, but it was the Red's stadium so I Imagine the same sort of punishment.
>>67012179
Allegedly Arrieta was annoyed when the guy managed to slap him on the head before being dragged off, but everyone else was just amused or didn't care.
>>66997015
>comes off steroids and is shit
>suprised
pick one
sad day when they cant win and a horse has more sense than a potential american president https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wQd1DmkTWI
>>67013433
>Arrietta was the only one bothered
Gee that's a real shocker tight there
>>67011721
I thought i was the only nutmegger in /mlb/
>Dominono is a no no this season
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
>Arrieta is the best pitcher on the planet at this point in time. With apologies to Clayton Kershaw, David Price, Max Scherzer, Zack Greinke, Chris Sale and other great pitchers, there's no one close to Arrieta right now.
>>67013578
>1 year of dominance is better than 5 from Kershaw
'no'
>>67013567
dominono was always taken by east coast NEETs.
I would be chill if a papa slam came with 50% off pizza
>>67013605
Fact: Arieta is a meme pitcher
>>67013605
I mean he's got a point, albeit a dumb one. Arrieta is coming off the best start out of all the ones he mentioned. This time three years ago Kershaw was starting his second Cy Young campaign while Arrieta was being sent back down to the minors.
>>67013663
That actually is funny timing, 3 years to that day was when Arrieta was demoted. Now he just pitched his 2nd no hitter in 11 games.
>>67013755
If i was a pitcher and got drafted by the orioles I'd probably just retire desu.
>>67013755
who did arrieta no hit earlier?
>>67013567
feels fucking terrible
fuck papa johns
>>67013755
>plays in the professional american league
>get demoted
>play in the babby national league
>get cy young and no hitters
hmmm
>>67013909
>implying you wouldn't steal arrietta and bring him to your team if you could
>>67013909
>NL
>Baby League
>Literally a league with pitchers not wanting to bat
>>67007500
wrong John, it's John Wasdin
>>67013909
The DH is the biggest cancer in Baseball. Pitchers are making tens of millions a year. learn to hit the fucking ball.
>>67014025
The jews dont want their 200 million contract pitcher to get hurt batting like everyone else DH is kikedom
>>67014046
I wonder how many pitchers have actually gotten seriously injured while batting?
>>67013976
He could be a quality 4th starter in the AL
>>67013976
I wouldn't because he would immediately become shit having to play in the al
>>67014070
the jews dont want to take the 1 in 1000 chance of it happening.
The MLBPA jews want to DH because it gives more jobs to fattyfat fats who cant field anymore
>>67014071
>4th starter in the AL
>>67014102
You're right, more like a 5th starter
>>67014071
Idk about that but his era would double if he pitched in the AL.
Will the Jays take the AL East again?
>>67014155
NEW THREAD
>>67013983
>NL
>Baby League
>Literally a league with >95% free outs in the #9 position in the order
the DH is a savior for baseball. unless you have a Carlos Zambrano or Micah Owings on your team, your #9 spot is a >95% chance of being a free out in the NL. The only thing most pitchers are good for when batting is sac bunts, and even then it's a crapshoot.
Also, because you often face much better competition at that spot in the order in the AL, you improve from your time in the NL, if you were there earlier on.
>>67014168
DH is a savior for fat fucks who cant play D anymore
>Grandpa, what position did you play in Baseball?
>Pitcher
>Did you ever hit a home run
>No billy, I played in the American League. I never took a single swing in my entire career
>But Jimmy's Grandpa was a pitcher and he got a home run once.
>Well Jimmy's Grandpa played in the National League.
>Grandpa, when I grow up I want to play in the National League so I can hit a home run.
>>67014216
>Did you ever hit a home run
>Yes billy, I hit a home run, threw a no-hitter, a perfect game and won a world series
>all in the professional American league
>>67007500
Hector noesi
>>67010709
If you have a team you're emotionally invested in winning, you'll catch on fairly quickly and the sheer perfectness of the game of baseball will suck you in.
Every movement of the ball is significant and incredibly dense with skill. It's a highly structured game and the beauty shines through when unexpected things occur in routine play, both fuckups and displays of excellence. There's no real garbage time either (not counting obscene late inning leads). A two, three run lead can be overturned in the final frame of the game, which is practically impossible sometimes in other sports. There's also the game within the game, pitcher vs batter. Pitching itself is only really comparable to bowling in cricket, a unique form of antagonistic defense. Because of the games rigid structure it also lends itself beautifully for statistics, as players are almost always isolated to perform individually, and are granted more or less equal opportunities to prove their abilities. This is also aided by the fact that basedball is on practically every fucking day and the 162 game sample we get of MLB player's performance is utterly unmatched.
Maybe it only appeals to a certain kind of semi autist, and if you don't have a good team you want to win you might be bored as fuck in the beginning. But ever since I started watching I feel like I'm betraying my other two loved sports because I'm literally thinking about baseball all the fucking time
How often does a prospect just 'get it', and become really good seemingly out of nowhere. Or rather, how often does it actually last?
>>67013649
Fact: You're an idiot
