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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 9:44:25 AM

SoMnFan

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Good to know the "Ron Davis Theory" still applies
Red Sox rookie Devers takes Chapmans 102 mph heater deep last night

"stuff that comes in straight and fast CAN also leave the yard straighter and faster"

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:12:47 AM

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Good to know the "Ron Davis Theory" still applies
Red Sox rookie Devers takes Chapmans 102 mph heater deep last night

"stuff that comes in straight and fast CAN also leave the yard straighter and faster"

My grandfather was a pretty good townball player in SW Minnesota back in the day. He used to always tell me a phrase from a teammate of his "The fasta you throw it, the harda they hit 'em."

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:16:59 AM

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Good to know the "Ron Davis Theory" still applies
Red Sox rookie Devers takes Chapmans 102 mph heater deep last night

"stuff that comes in straight and fast CAN also leave the yard straighter and faster"

My grandfather was a pretty good townball player in SW Minnesota back in the day. He used to always tell me a phrase from a teammate of his "The fasta you throw it, the harda they hit 'em."

exactly

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:30:57 AM

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I know you don't want to hear it SMF, but Devers and Benintendi are both going to be incredible players. Almost unfair to have Betts and Benintendi, 2 true 5-tool guys, in an OF together.

Not that the Yankees are lacking in young talent either.

As much as I love Kepler/Rosario, hopefully we have that ourselves in a few years with Buck and Lewis. The reality is that we'll lose Buxton in 2021 to Free Agency, and Lewis will still be in Ft. Myers by then.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:33:52 AM

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I know you don't want to hear it SMF, but Devers and Benintendi are both going to be incredible players. Almost unfair to have Betts and Benintendi, 2 true 5-tool guys, in an OF together.
Not that the Yankees are lacking in young talent either.
As much as I love Kepler/Rosario, hopefully we have that ourselves in a few years with Buck and Lewis. The reality is that we'll lose Buxton in 2021 to Free Agency, and Lewis will still be in Ft. Myers by then.

Lewis just was promoted to Cedar Rapids.....may move up fast.
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/professional/cedar-rapids-kernels/rolls-royce-top-draft-pick-royce-lewis-promoted-to-cr-kernels-goes-4-for-5-in-1st-game-20170812

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:38:44 AM

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I was kidding, Phil.

Man, we really need a sarcasm emoticon in here these days...

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:39:31 AM

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I was kidding, Phil.
Man, we really need a sarcasm emoticon in here these days...

I figured you were....but not everyone knew he moved up a level

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 10:40:34 AM

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I know you don't want to hear it SMF, but Devers and Benintendi are both going to be incredible players. Almost unfair to have Betts and Benintendi, 2 true 5-tool guys, in an OF together.
Not that the Yankees are lacking in young talent either.
As much as I love Kepler/Rosario, hopefully we have that ourselves in a few years with Buck and Lewis. The reality is that we'll lose Buxton in 2021 to Free Agency, and Lewis will still be in Ft. Myers by then.

Lewis just was promoted to Cedar Rapids.....may move up fast.
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/professional/cedar-rapids-kernels/rolls-royce-top-draft-pick-royce-lewis-promoted-to-cr-kernels-goes-4-for-5-in-1st-game-20170812

That was posted a long time ago in here

DO BETTER

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 11:14:30 AM

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Clippard is a guy I would have liked us to get. He's got his issues, but he'd immediately be our best relief pitcher. And has actual stuff. Would have only cost us about $1.5M for the balance of the year.

And we are definitely higher on the waiver list than Houston.

HAVE to find a bullpen arm or two to give us a chance down the stretch. Or, here's a crazy idea: let's give Gonsalves/Romero shots in relief in a couple of weeks.

< Message edited by djskillz -- 8/14/2017 11:15:39 AM >

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 11:17:08 AM

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I know you don't want to hear it SMF, but Devers and Benintendi are both going to be incredible players. Almost unfair to have Betts and Benintendi, 2 true 5-tool guys, in an OF together.
Not that the Yankees are lacking in young talent either.
As much as I love Kepler/Rosario, hopefully we have that ourselves in a few years with Buck and Lewis. The reality is that we'll lose Buxton in 2021 to Free Agency, and Lewis will still be in Ft. Myers by then.

Lewis just was promoted to Cedar Rapids.....may move up fast.
http://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/professional/cedar-rapids-kernels/rolls-royce-top-draft-pick-royce-lewis-promoted-to-cr-kernels-goes-4-for-5-in-1st-game-20170812

That was posted a long time ago in here

DO BETTER

LOL
I read it in Twins Daily first.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 11:17:37 AM

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I was kidding, Phil.

Man, we really need a sarcasm emoticon in here these days...

You mean like this one?

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 11:19:05 AM

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I was kidding, Phil.

Man, we really need a sarcasm emoticon in here these days...

You mean like this one?

Ya, but we need one for us lazy people that won't spend the time to go find it...

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 6:22:27 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 7:55:02 PM

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Clippard is a guy I would have liked us to get. He's got his issues, but he'd immediately be our best relief pitcher. And has actual stuff. Would have only cost us about $1.5M for the balance of the year.

And we are definitely higher on the waiver list than Houston.

HAVE to find a bullpen arm or two to give us a chance down the stretch. Or, here's a crazy idea: let's give Gonsalves/Romero shots in relief in a couple of weeks.

I might be more concerned about our starters. We're 9-4 since the Kintzler trade. Bullpen has mostly held their own. Starters not so much. Colon has certainly helped though.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 7:56:26 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

He's been unbelievable. Seems mad about getting knocked out of Home Run Derby.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/14/2017 8:18:35 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

He's been unbelievable. Seems mad about getting knocked out of Home Run Derby.

He just seems mad at the ball.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 7:11:29 AM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

Strong like bull.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 7:15:43 AM

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Great story in Colorado last night, Chad Bettis successfully returns from a battle with cancer.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 9:34:27 AM

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Great story in Colorado last night, Chad Bettis successfully returns from a battle with cancer.

He and Jameson Taillon both this year. Remarkable.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 10:59:52 AM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

Strong like bull.

Btw .... he cleared waivers this morning

Just sayin .

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 1:12:42 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

Strong like bull.

Btw .... he cleared waivers this morning

Just sayin .

Explain to me why a team like the Yankees or Dodgers(who have unlimited $$$ to spend) wouldn't claim him?

Got to be a catch.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 1:15:38 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

Strong like bull.

Btw .... he cleared waivers this morning

Just sayin .

Explain to me why a team like the Yankees or Dodgers(who have unlimited $$$ to spend) wouldn't claim him?

Got to be a catch.

The only reason to claim him is to prevent someone else from getting him. Once he clears, the Skanks can negotiate right up until midnight on August 31. If they claim him, they have 48 hrs to close the deal or his team will just pull him back off waivers.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 1:23:22 PM

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Stanton is absolutely ridiculous.

Strong like bull.

Btw .... he cleared waivers this morning

Just sayin .

Explain to me why a team like the Yankees or Dodgers(who have unlimited $$$ to spend) wouldn't claim him?

Got to be a catch.

The only reason to claim him is to prevent someone else from getting him. Once he clears, the Skanks can negotiate right up until midnight on August 31. If they claim him, they have 48 hrs to close the deal or his team will just pull him back off waivers.

So you claim him and then you have to offer up players in a trade within 48hrs.

Now all teams can make offers until Aug. 31

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 1:26:10 PM

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He's also under contract for ELEVEN more seasons. For around $300M. If you claim him, you risk taking on the entire contract. I'm not sure there are any teams out there, even the Yankees, who want to take on that kind of risk.

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RE: MLB General Information PT 4 - 8/15/2017 1:40:10 PM

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He's also under contract for ELEVEN more seasons. For around $300M. If you claim him, you risk taking on the entire contract. I'm not sure there are any teams out there, even the Yankees, who want to take on that kind of risk.

Probably learned their lesson with ARod but this guy isn't a cheater and could help you add a few more trophies.

I think most Yankee fans would accept a couple World titles now and some penny pinching later.

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