2016 MLB thread. THE CUBS HAVE BROKEN THE CURSE! Chicago Cubs are your 2016 World Series champions

[jumpmanfromdabay]

Speaking of Rockies. Jim Tracy has resigned

 

[MON5T3R]

^I highly doubt Hamilton goes to a team that doesnt have a huge market like LA or Boston. They are going to throw a ton of money at him.

I don't think the huge market suits him. He needs a strong support system around him, and imagine the press he'll get in Boston or LA if he goes through a lengthy slump, or gets caught in a compromising photo (like what happened before)? He'll get eaten up. The clubhouse culture in Colorado should suit him, IMO.

I agree that it definitely would suit him better, but I just cant see him going to a team like the Rockies.

 

[Nike Still Sux]

^ I agree with that. Tulo and Helton will keep him grounded. He will be an instant fan favorite. Just not sure if management wants to roll the dice

 

[jesusshuttlesworth34]

Huge two out two run hit by Tyler Moore. Nats trying to salvage a rough outing by Gio.

 

[illoquent aka dsk]

HORRIBLE strike call right there.

 

[mustbetheshoe58]

Nationals win Game 1

 

[JD617]

 

[wildkycat]

Joey Votto's bp bat...

 

[ooiron manoo]

I don't think the huge market suits him. He needs a strong support system around him, and imagine the press he'll get in Boston or LA if he goes through a lengthy slump, or gets caught in a compromising photo (like what happened before)? He'll get eaten up. The clubhouse culture in Colorado should suit him, IMO.

Don't think the Rockies have the resources to throw the money Hamilton is looking for.

Crawford locked up to a 5 year deal, Ethier's 5 year extension kicks in, Kemp seven years left on his deal. We're good.

I don't even think the Angels have room for Hamilton even if Hunter walks: Trout (CF), Bourjos, Wells. I think they bring back Hunter and try to dump Wells somewhere (picking up the tab of course).

That leaves NY or Boston, bad move.

 

[onewearz]

Joey Votto's bp bat...

that sweet spot is more beat than jazmine cashmere's

 

[SneakerProSr.]

Joey Votto's bp bat...

that sweet spot is more beat than jazmine cashmere's

A+ analogy

 

[newbs24]

Just need 1 out in Oaktown... I would not be surprised if Sanchez gets it done tomorrow... He has been pretty good lately and I think the bats will start to explode... If he doesn't get it done, I dont think Scherzer does either and this goes to Game 5... Need to close this series out ASAP

 

[jesusshuttlesworth34]

Both Bay area teams down 0-2.....ouch.

Anything can happen in baseball though, hope some good Game 5s are on the horizon.

 

[lightweight champion]

The A's are least putting up a fight.

The Giants are just getting steamrolled. It's kind of ironic that the 2 most ridiculed pitchers (at least in the Giants season thread) are the 2 pitchers that are performing well.

 

[dman14]

giants just got manhandled.
at least the a's still have home field adv

 

[mez 0ne]

Arroyo has been under-rated his whole career.

 

[kevin cleveland]

 

[ooiron manoo]

I'm not a big fan of this new format.

The team with home field has to start on the road, sure you get a three game series on the back end, but by that point you may already be down 0-2 with you back against the wall. It's not easy to sweep a series at home, even during the regular season.

Liked the 2-2-1 format, yeah, I know they are trying to cut travel days. Still think the team with homefield is at a disadvantage momentum wise. Unless you're the Reds, putting in work

 

[proshares]

I think it'll be back to normal next year.

 

[xxpizzo]

Anyone think Josh Hamilton makes his way to philly this offseason ?

 

[onewearz]

i cant see hamilton going to any of the real big cities considering his past . i see him going somewhere calm , san diego, kansas city , places like that.

maybe i'm naive to these places but i don't think he'll go where theres crack

 

[rex ryan]

personally i feel its hit or miss with the new divison series format.

if the team with home field advantage manages to split those first 2 road games their in the drivers seat the rest of the way. the other team needs to take 2 outta 3 on the road to win the series.

the yankees and nationals are in real good positions right now because baltimore and st louis have to win twice on the road in 3 straight games to win their respective series and in the case of the giants reds series, cincinnati is in great shape.

granted the A's are in a tough situation but they had their chances in games 1 and 2.

 

[proshares]

Not even that, it'd be a mistake for him to go to a big market regardless. Look at how Texas handled his misstep this year. It was a five minute press conference and it was over. You think he'd get away with that in NY/Boston/LA? Especially if he happens to be struggling. They'll destroy him.

 

[onewearz]

exactly, the post would have photoshops of him as a crackhead every chance they got

 

[jesusshuttlesworth34]

This isn't a new format that is staying. They said it had to be done this year because the extra WC spot was added after playoff/playoff travel scheduling was already completed.

Next year will be better.