MLB 2025 Season

tempo_n_groove

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Johnny Abruzzo

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

tempo_n_groove

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

Johnny Abruzzo

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

LOL that's what the "or whatever" was for.

tempo_n_groove

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

LOL that's what the "or whatever" was for.

They definitely fall under whatever.

Johnny Abruzzo

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

LOL that's what the "or whatever" was for.

They definitely fall under whatever.

Agreed. Maybe they will be good again when the Phillies stink again.

tempo_n_groove

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

LOL that's what the "or whatever" was for.

They definitely fall under whatever.

Agreed. Maybe they will be good again when the Phillies stink again.

Johnny Abruzzo

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

tempo_n_groove said:

Johnny Abruzzo said:

Wobbie said:

eeriepadave said:

Strasburg to retire.

Since signing a $245M contract, he pitched 33 innings

that make mike’s contract look good.

If he retires he forfeits the rest right?

Nope.  They are on the hook for all of it.  They did not insure the contract.

Seems like it's more complicated than that. Maybe something like he will get the money but they won't have the payroll tax or luxury tax repercussions or whatever.

lol, Washington is not worried about a luxury tax.  They aren't spending right now.

LOL that's what the "or whatever" was for.

They definitely fall under whatever.

Agreed. Maybe they will be good again when the Phillies stink again.

HA - maybe I should be like a Yankees fan and demand my team make the playoffs every year in perpetuity.

eeriepadave

Surprised Atlanta hasn't clinched a playoff spot yet

Both wild card conferences look like their going down to the last week to see who makes it.

HesCalledDyer

The Cubs just played a 12 game stretch against 4 of the worst teams in baseball. 10 of the games were within 2 runs. 6 of those were 1-run games. I’m glad we came out 8-4 in that span but it could’ve easily been 1-11.

Brewers series starts today. 4 games back so we need a clean sweep.

eeriepadave

Remember when everyone thought Arraez might hit .400 this year in June? Well he's at like .350 now and Freeman is like 10 points behind him now

Kinda weird that only like 10 players are batting over .300 this year so far.

tempo_n_groove

eeriepadave said:

Remember when everyone thought Arraez might hit .400 this year in June? Well he's at like .350 now and Freeman is like 10 points behind him now

Kinda weird that only like 10 players are batting over .300 this year so far.

You're laughing at 350 though?  That's pretty damn good.

Freeman has been on FIRE.  Betts too.  I still give the MVP to Acuna though.  Dude has 54 SB's?

As far as the lack of 300 hitters, the players dont care anymore.  They drive in more runs than get on base it's a better payday for them.  Stupid analytics.  Bregman discussed this where he would rather be at 260 and drive in 100 runs than bat 300.  I tried looking for the interview but can't find it.

eeriepadave

tempo_n_groove said:

eeriepadave said:

Remember when everyone thought Arraez might hit .400 this year in June? Well he's at like .350 now and Freeman is like 10 points behind him now

Kinda weird that only like 10 players are batting over .300 this year so far.

You're laughing at 350 though?  That's pretty damn good.

Freeman has been on FIRE.  Betts too.  I still give the MVP to Acuna though.  Dude has 54 SB's?

As far as the lack of 300 hitters, the players dont care anymore.  They drive in more runs than get on base it's a better payday for them.  Stupid analytics.  Bregman discussed this where he would rather be at 260 and drive in 100 runs than bat 300.  I tried looking for the interview but can't find it.

I wasn't laughing at his BA per se. Was more laughing at everyone ("baseball experts") who thought he had a shot at .400.

Johnny Abruzzo

No one is gonna hit .400. The pitchers are too good and they throw too many fiery relievers at you these days. Back in 1941 (and it was really hard to hit .400 then) you got to hit off the starter 3, 4 or 5 times and get familiar with him. And you only played 7 different teams. They made a huge deal of Bob Feller supposedly throwing 100 MPH and now like a quarter of the pitchers do that.

eeriepadave

Last person to come close I think was Tony Gwynn when he hit like .395 about 30 years ago. I do remember George Brett hitting .390 during the '80 season. Did Ichiro ever come close?

tbergs

Royce Lewis grand slam in back to back games. That kid is good if he can stay healthy, but he's  got some Buxton health luck.

The Juggler

eeriepadave said:

Last person to come close I think was Tony Gwynn when he hit like .395 about 30 years ago. I do remember George Brett hitting .390 during the '80 season. Did Ichiro ever come close?

Tony Gwynn was amazing. He hit .324 in his final season...at age 41

Johnny Abruzzo

eeriepadave said:

Last person to come close I think was Tony Gwynn when he hit like .395 about 30 years ago. I do remember George Brett hitting .390 during the '80 season. Did Ichiro ever come close?

Yeah the '94 strike ruined Gwynn's chances. Although if he was over .400 at the time I guess that would've counted.

But yeah, forget 1941, pitching has changed drastically since 1994.

Wobbie

Johnny Abruzzo said:

No one is gonna hit .400. The pitchers are too good and they throw too many fiery relievers at you these days. Back in 1941 (and it was really hard to hit .400 then) you got to hit off the starter 3, 4 or 5 times and get familiar with him. And you only played 7 different teams. They made a huge deal of Bob Feller supposedly throwing 100 MPH and now like a quarter of the pitchers do that.

If you go way, way back when guys were routinely hitting .350, gloves were the size of your hand. Can’t really compare eras.

tempo_n_groove

eeriepadave said:

Last person to come close I think was Tony Gwynn when he hit like .395 about 30 years ago. I do remember George Brett hitting .390 during the '80 season. Did Ichiro ever come close?

Lots of people did 370.  Only Gwynn and Brett hit 390 and that is highest since Ted Williams' 406.