laagamer

Hate to say this, but I do not like this player. Yes he is similar to Trumbo, but remember how frustrating it was to watch him everyday? The money is small, but I'm not a fan of an under .800 OPS guy, who is 41 years old, as the DH, part-time or not. He can't play the field. He can't run. He can't throw. He doesn't have good plate discipline. Unfortunately, he was the best, cheapest, serviceable player available, but I'd rather have filled the DH spot with somebody who can get on base at a respectable clip and drive the gaps. I'd rather see Matt Long as the part time DH over Ibanez. 

"...not a fan of an under .800 OPS guy..." 

Well you're not a fan of most of the league then. 

Well at least he'll replace Trumbo's HR production. Honestly, Trumbo wasn't much more than a .250 hitter anyway. I don't see too much fault in this signing, provided it stays cheap. 

I think Baylor should stay away from Trout. 

HOW IS SOMEONE 0-7 AND STILL IN THE ROTATION?

Whoever is running this team is a joke. 

This is going to be a short night. 

I'd like to see more of Hanson to make this decision. He pitched decently well although there was definitely some luck going on with him(below average WHIP, K/9, BB/9, H/9, HR/9). 

 

Richards actually has a better WHIP, K/9, BB/9, H/9 and HR/9 but his ERA is way higher. Baseball can be a funny game sometimes. I'd ride with Hanson and see how he continues with below average peripherals. 

Forget ERA.

Richards allows fewer baserunners per inning. Give me him. 

These numbers aren't going to last. I'd be amazed if he still has a below 4.00 ERA in August. 

That being said, he's keeping the ball down and getting a lot of double plays. I agree that his style happens to take advantage of our defensive abilities. 

New drinking game. 

Take a shot every time Blanton gives up a run. 

I don't think I'd make the 5th inning. 

he's soft

This made me laugh.

I think he is.

He just takes these huge natural strides that freaking propel the heck out of him. He doesn't look fast. His feet aren't going up & down a lot. He's simply covering a ton of ground with each stride. 

Watching how quickly the background goes buy is another good indication. He's flying. 

Single happiest moment of my week. 

So much win. 

Well, we all knew this could happen. I think it was still a good incentive loaded deal. 

Oh please, do you expect him to say that they plan to lose? Or just not say anything at all?

Who cares either way? There are always people that run thier mouths. Every generation brings more young individuals who want to "speak their mind". So many & often that I can't even keep track anymore. So I don't bother.

Keep talking, we're just going to play baseball.

6 wins in a row is asking alot for any team. That's the problem with digging yourself into a hole early on. You end up needing win streaks to bring you like back to normal instead of it just being a plus. Personally, I don't think we'll get back to .500 before May.

How can you guys vote to drop Blantana?

Have you people even seen his stuff? Best on the staff.

EDIT: Besides, opposing teams wouldn't have anyone to throw batting practice...

That's just hard to look at period.

Kick ass. You always need good long relief.

Blantana -- 4 IP 7 ER

We win the next 2

Has someone posted a picture of Wells in here yet? If not then someone please do.

Congrats????????

Thanks

They're trying to make the pitchers complaisant.

Called it

So Angelsjunky would have rather had Wells.

They also only had 7 days after the WS to make a decision on Haren and Santana, and financially I can see why they went the direction they did.

Greinke had a choice, and he chose not to come back. Unless the Angels went 6/$150+ he would not have come here. Then people would be here bitching that he's out, and may not be the same pitcher again.

How can you say Grienke would be out with us? That fight wouldn't even have happened.

And we've already dug a hole we'll never be able to get out of. Just like last year.

I like Dipoto, but he doesn't seem to get results. Almost only counts in horseshoes & hand grenades.

No team is random.

Anyone read Moneyball by chance? My short knowledge of metrics.

The playoffs are what's random. Any mf named the "Oakland A's" can win a best of 7.

We've got 153 more to go.

Blanton, hands down.

Jepsen is up there though. So much disappointment.