2016 MLB Gamethread

[Thunder]

So Grienke is coming off the DL to start tonight against the Mets, setting up a very fun matchup Sunday at Fenway: Grienke vs Porcello

[Slasher9]

So Grienke is coming off the DL to start tonight against the Mets, setting up a very fun matchup Sunday at Fenway: Grienke vs Porcello

 

and i have tickets to that very game! our 1 trip up to the fens this year.

#hype

[Northern Star]

And they still stink, BTW. Can't count on them to beat anyone that we need them to beat.

 

I hate the Mets.

[Kimmi]

and i have tickets to that very game! our 1 trip up to the fens this year.

#hype

 

At the game mojo!

 

Have a great time!

[Kimmi]

I hate the Mets.

 

I don't hate the Mets, but I don't particularly like them either. I'm a David Wright fan though.

 

I saw him in a local HR Derby several years back, along with the Upton brothers and Michael Cuddyer. Good stuff. Cuddyer won.

[Station 13]

I didn't know Ryan Howard is still playing.

 

Papelbon is about to be release! lol

[User Name]

Papelblows.

[a700hitter]

If he wasn't such a douche about having to be the closer, he would be worth picking up for the league minimum.

[User Name]

Papeldouche.

[Station 13]

I might could see the Marlins picking him up. Outside of them, I can't see anybody trying.

[Station 13]

Former prospect Margot is hitting .311/.358/.447, being 21yo in AAA is excellent. He has an impressive K/BB rate as well. He should be up if SD were contending.

[Wade Boggs]

Arod retirement didn't last long, he will rejoin the Marlins after he clears waivers.. Jim Bowden Twitter. Boston sports radio reported it as well.

[Northern Star]

I didn't know Ryan Howard is still playing.

 

Papelbon is about to be release! lol

 

Define "playing?"

[User Name]

He hit a Grand Slam that day, while the Jim Thome induction to the Phillies HOF was going on.

[Jasonbay44]

Howard has been awful overall, but since the all star break he has actually been hitting the ball well.

[Station 13]

Scioscia is the real Angels CEO isn't he.

[Kimmi]

Scioscia is the real Angels CEO isn't he.

 

Can't stand Scioscia. He's right up there with Showalter and Maddon.

 

And how is Jered Weaver even still pitching?

[a700hitter]

The Blue Jays have optioned Aaron Sanchez to the minors. I know that they wanted to limit his inning, but I don't understand this move.

[Kimmi]

The Blue Jays have optioned Aaron Sanchez to the minors. I know that they wanted to limit his inning, but I don't understand this move.

 

It's a way to open up his roster spot. My understanding is that they just want to skip one start, so he'll be called back up after the 10 days. In the meantime, it makes sense to take advantage of the roster spot.

[Thunder]

The Blue Jays have optioned Aaron Sanchez to the minors. I know that they wanted to limit his inning, but I don't understand this move.

 

Reading my weekly fantasy report this morning, they claim that it is only until the 31st. They don't plan on pitching him own there. He's in high A.

[Northern Star]

It's a way to open up his roster spot. My understanding is that they just want to skip one start, so he'll be called back up after the 10 days. In the meantime, it makes sense to take advantage of the roster spot.

 

Bunch of teams doing this kind of thing nowadays. Not sure how far back it goes.

[Northern Star]

Reading my weekly fantasy report this morning, they claim that it is only until the 31st. They don't plan on pitching him own there. He's in high A.

 

My weekly fantasy report....is not about baseball.

[Thunder]

My weekly fantasy report....is not about baseball.

 

Neither is mine, but what I was talking about here was looking at our Yahoo Fantasy League, and noticing that my best SP this season is not on the active roster.

[Station 13]

This is Stanton contract:

 

2017 27 Miami Marlins $14,500,000

2018 28 Miami Marlins $25,000,000

2019 29 Miami Marlins $26,000,000

2020 30 Miami Marlins $26,000,000 may opt out of contract following 2020 season

2021 31 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2022 32 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2023 33 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2024 34 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2025 35 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2026 36 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2027 37 Miami Marlins $25,000,000

2028 38 Miami Marlins *$25,000,000 $25M Team Option, $10M Buyout

 

What a horrible deal.

[User Name]

It hasn't even started. Calm your tits.

[Northern Star]

This is Stanton contract:

 

2017 27 Miami Marlins $14,500,000

2018 28 Miami Marlins $25,000,000

2019 29 Miami Marlins $26,000,000

2020 30 Miami Marlins $26,000,000 may opt out of contract following 2020 season

2021 31 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2022 32 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2023 33 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2024 34 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2025 35 Miami Marlins $32,000,000

2026 36 Miami Marlins $29,000,000

2027 37 Miami Marlins $25,000,000

2028 38 Miami Marlins *$25,000,000 $25M Team Option, $10M Buyout

 

What a horrible deal.

 

I pray to God he doesn't opt out. Please, Stanton, take Jeffrey Douchebag to the cleaners on this one. I wouldn't opt out? $300mil+ and every penny guaranteed? That would suit me. I'm not greedy.

[Northern Star]

So the White Sox have a new naming rights deal for U.S. Cellular Field. It will now be called Guaranteed Rate Field. Are you kidding me? Professional sports franchises continue to show no shame or class when there's a money-grab to be had.

 

Also, the mortgage company's logo is an arrow pointing downward. I trust that won't be displayed too prominently around the stadium.

[Youk Of The Nation]

Brian Dozier is at 39 home runs. The Twins haven't had a 40 HR season since 1970. Everyone except them and the Pirates (1973) and Royals (never) has had at least one since 2000. That's a long time to go without a good mashing season from at least one guy.

[a700hitter]

I heard that prick Girardi will be resting some of his Skanks tonight against the Toronto Blue Jays so they are fresh for the Rays. Screw him.

[Spudboy]

I heard that prick Girardi will be resting some of his Skanks tonight against the Toronto Blue Jays so they are fresh for the Rays. Screw him.

 

Even more reason that the Sox need to take care of business.

 

I'm hoping that four days off does not harm Papi's timing before he can swat the Jays into oblivion.