OT: MLB Discussion Thread: Part XXV

[Ghost of jas]

I'd be more comfortable doing that if I had actual confidence in Gsellman. Outside of his small sample size debut, he's been really mediocre; xFIPs of 4.79 and 4.22. He still generates ground balls but he doesn't strike out anyone, and I just don't know if he can handle anything approaching high-leverage situations. Truth be told there wasn't a lot in his profile to suggest he'd be a quality ML arm anywhere.

It's why I was hoping the Mets would add another established starter and push Vargas to the pen without worrying about having to move Lugo, who had been really good.

I saw somewhere that the Mets have approached Gio about a 1-year deal.

 

[nyr2k2]

I saw somewhere that the Mets have approached Gio about a 1-year deal.

Man, I would love that. Can eat innings and is still effective. I know his walks jumped and his strikeouts dropped, and he may be running out of gas, but on a one-year deal that's still a risk I'd take. Even if he pitches to his 4.44 xFIP from last year I'd like to have that in the mix with Vargas and Santiago.

 

[Machinehead]

This is all an elaborate ruse. Harper is actually challenging for the title at Wrestlemania.

 

[NYR94]

Sandy Alderson back to Oakland as senior advisor. He's cancer-free now.

 

[One Winged Angel]

This is all an elaborate ruse. Harper is actually challenging for the title at Wrestlemania.

Obviously going against Daniel Bryan for a battle of the beards before he signs with the Yankees and has to shave it.

 

[Machinehead]

Sandy Alderson back to Oakland as senior advisor. He's cancer-free now.

Good for him!

 

[Machinehead]

Obviously going against Daniel Bryan for a battle of the beards before he signs with the Yankees and has to shave it.

See, that's WHY he has to shave it, promoting the Yankees to rethink their position once he's clean. It all fits the storyline.

 

[One Winged Angel]

See, that's WHY he has to shave it, promoting the Yankees to rethink their position once he's clean. It all fits the storyline.

He goes to the Yankees press conference and is about to sign and then pulls a heel turn and gives Cashman a leg drop through the signing table and the nWo theme comes on and he has a red pWo shirt with the Phillies P for the logo underneath and announces that he’s signing with Philly.

 

[Machinehead]

He goes to the Yankees press conference and is about to sign and then pulls a heel turn and gives Cashman a leg drop through the signing table and the nWo theme comes on and he has a red pWo shirt with the Phillies P for the logo underneath and announces that he’s signing with Philly.

Cole: "Corey, this is revenge for 2009!"

 

[One Winged Angel]

Cole: "Corey, this is revenge for 2009!"

Graves: Bryce Harper is a smart young man who wants nothing to do with Ph... oh god, Mandy Rose is here *drool*

Renee: Pervert.

 

[sbjnyc]

Mejia signs with Red Sox. Is Pete Rose the only person with a lifetime ban that actually is serving a lifetime ban?

 

[ElLeetch]

Mejia signs with Red Sox. Is Pete Rose the only person with a lifetime ban that actually is serving a lifetime ban?

MLB doesnt care if you do drugs, steal, Drink & Drive, smack around your wife and kids.... just don't f*** with their money.

 

[BroadwayBlues]

I've made my peace with the fact the Yankees will not be signing Harper or Machado.

 

[Irishguy42]

I've made my peace with the fact the Yankees will not be signing Harper or Machado.

Which isn't awful, considering that they were able to improve a 100-win roster even without the likes of Machado/Harper.

Boston slept through the entire offseason. The Rays...are worth being concerned about.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Man, I would love that. Can eat innings and is still effective. I know his walks jumped and his strikeouts dropped, and he may be running out of gas, but on a one-year deal that's still a risk I'd take. Even if he pitches to his 4.44 xFIP from last year I'd like to have that in the mix with Vargas and Santiago.

A move like this changes the entire dynamic of the pitching staff. Figure you have two guys who you can count on for at least 7 innings per start in de Grom and Gio and it completely changes how you can use the bullpen.

 

[nyr2k2]

A move like this changes the entire dynamic of the pitching staff. Figure you have two guys who you can count on for at least 7 innings per start in de Grom and Gio and it completely changes how you can use the bullpen.

Yup! And while I know the back end of the bullpen should be pretty damn good, I still worry about Gsellman and whichever other guys they try to plug in--Bashlor, Rhame, Peterson, Smith, etc. Like, Diaz-Familia-Lugo-Wilson should be really good. But you need more than four arms in the pen.

 

[Crease]

Yup! And while I know the back end of the bullpen should be pretty damn good, I still worry about Gsellman and whichever other guys they try to plug in--Bashlor, Rhame, Peterson, Smith, etc. Like, Diaz-Familia-Lugo-Wilson should be really good. But you need more than four arms in the pen.

Options are key. It's a good idea to bank on one or two bullpen arms having inexplicably terrible seasons.

 

[nyr2k2]

Options are key. It's a good idea to bank on one or two bullpen arms having inexplicably terrible seasons.

Yeah, and I still worry about Lugo's arm. He had the UCL tear and I don't think he ever had surgery. He has wonky mechanics and pitches in relief...seems like a matter of time.

 

[Machinehead]

Which isn't awful, considering that they were able to improve a 100-win roster even without the likes of Machado/Harper.

Boston slept through the entire offseason. The Rays...are worth being concerned about.

The Rays are simply in the running for best mortal in a field with three Super Saiyans.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Which isn't awful, considering that they were able to improve a 100-win roster even without the likes of Machado/Harper.

Boston slept through the entire offseason. The Rays...are worth being concerned about.

Yankees improved in the area they really needed to which was pitching

 

[Irishguy42]

Yankees improved in the area they really needed to which was pitching

Now, if Boone can just not be dumb with his pitching management...

 

[UAGoalieGuy]

I still cant believe its February 1st and neither has signed anywhere. Pitchers and catchers report in less than 2 weeks I believe.

 

[sbjnyc]

I still cant believe its February 1st and neither has signed anywhere. Pitchers and catchers report in less than 2 weeks I believe.

JD Martinez didn't sign until February 26 last year. Maybe this is the new normal.

 

[RGY]

Now, if Boone can just not be dumb with his pitching management...

This is my fear. Still dont trust Boone’e management skills. Hoping...praying he learned a lot in the one year of experience he has now.

I also still despise that Thames is the hitting coach and think its time to move on from Rothschild. But I am sure Yankees brass is worried about switching pitching coaches at this point after CC, Tanaka, Severino have all worked with him for a number of years...would be tough to introduce someone new who may change things when the team is about to make their push

 

[Machinehead]

This is my fear. Still dont trust Boone’e management skills. Hoping...praying he learned a lot in the one year of experience he has now.

I also still despise that Thames is the hitting coach and think its time to move on from Rothschild. But I am sure Yankees brass is worried about switching pitching coaches at this point after CC, Tanaka, Severino have all worked with him for a number of years...would be tough to introduce someone new who may change things when the team is about to make their push

They changed the manager but kept the same staff, so we got the same stupid shit.