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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    tempo_n_groove said:
    MVP early voting or Vegas odds rather, has Trout as MVP. 

    Say what?!?

    I love the Angels and Trout but the team stinks.

    JD Martinez or Betts are more deserving.

    Thoughts?
    Trout hit the DL, which will hurt him.  He does every single thing so well, he is just amazing.
    Agree that it will probably end up being Betts or JD.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    MVP early voting or Vegas odds rather, has Trout as MVP. 

    Say what?!?

    I love the Angels and Trout but the team stinks.

    JD Martinez or Betts are more deserving.

    Thoughts?
    Trout hit the DL, which will hurt him.  He does every single thing so well, he is just amazing.
    Agree that it will probably end up being Betts or JD.
    Altuve too or he would be in heavy consideration too.  I love, love, love watching him play.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    NL Wildcard and Division battles are heating up!
    Brewers +.5
    Phillies -
    Rockies -
    Cardinal Assholes -
    Dodgers - 2
    (Pirates,Nats, Giants...6-7 out and pretty much done with all of these teams in front unless they go on a major streak)

    Hoping the Brewers and Phillies go.
    Anyone but those fucking Cardinals would be OK w/me.

    How about the A's in the AL?!?  Where the hell did they come from?!?

    Seattle is heating up too.

    Will the yankees falter or is it still full steam ahead?
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I want to talk about throwing at batters.

    So, my take is that batters do not fear about getting hit anymore.  They dig in every time before every pitch.  

    If a batter gets brushed back then the ump gives the pitcher a warning and then the batter owns the box pretty much.

    Brushing back the batter and hitting the batter are part of the game but when you have an idiot that throws at someones head then it ruins it.

    I say hit em in the back or the thigh.
    Cliffy6745 said:
    But why?
    See above explanation.

    I am also a big fan of old school baseball and to watch and hear the stories of Gibson or Drysdale brushing back batters is awesome.

    Hell, I loved the ongoing feud w Randy Johnson and Kenny Lofton.  Liked watching Pedro and Clemens work batters too.


    Your arguments are as soft as throwing at someone intentionally.

    You asked "why" and I told you.  I'm sorry that you don't like my answer but you seem to be in the minority on this as others are siding with me.

    Next topic!!!
    Methinks that "people on the internet agree with me" is not really the best argument for winning a debate
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I want to talk about throwing at batters.

    So, my take is that batters do not fear about getting hit anymore.  They dig in every time before every pitch.  

    If a batter gets brushed back then the ump gives the pitcher a warning and then the batter owns the box pretty much.

    Brushing back the batter and hitting the batter are part of the game but when you have an idiot that throws at someones head then it ruins it.

    I say hit em in the back or the thigh.
    Cliffy6745 said:
    But why?
    See above explanation.

    I am also a big fan of old school baseball and to watch and hear the stories of Gibson or Drysdale brushing back batters is awesome.

    Hell, I loved the ongoing feud w Randy Johnson and Kenny Lofton.  Liked watching Pedro and Clemens work batters too.


    Your arguments are as soft as throwing at someone intentionally.

    You asked "why" and I told you.  I'm sorry that you don't like my answer but you seem to be in the minority on this as others are siding with me.

    Next topic!!!
    Methinks that "people on the internet agree with me" is not really the best argument for winning a debate
    Mesaid that "let's agree to disagree" too...

    But if people do agree with me how does that not support my argument?!?
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    tempo_n_groove said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    NL Wildcard and Division battles are heating up!
    Brewers +.5
    Phillies -
    Rockies -
    Cardinal Assholes -
    Dodgers - 2
    (Pirates,Nats, Giants...6-7 out and pretty much done with all of these teams in front unless they go on a major streak)

    Hoping the Brewers and Phillies go.
    Anyone but those fucking Cardinals would be OK w/me.

    How about the A's in the AL?!?  Where the hell did they come from?!?

    Seattle is heating up too.

    Will the yankees falter or is it still full steam ahead?
    Fewer teams in the AL but it is getting exciting there as well.

    Yanks + 3.5
    Astros/As - one is in Division slot, other 2nd WC -
    Seattle -3.5

    I don't see the Yanks falling below 2 teams but it could happen.  I think the Astros hold on to division and As get WC matchup w/Yanks.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I want to talk about throwing at batters.

    So, my take is that batters do not fear about getting hit anymore.  They dig in every time before every pitch.  

    If a batter gets brushed back then the ump gives the pitcher a warning and then the batter owns the box pretty much.

    Brushing back the batter and hitting the batter are part of the game but when you have an idiot that throws at someones head then it ruins it.

    I say hit em in the back or the thigh.
    Cliffy6745 said:
    But why?
    See above explanation.

    I am also a big fan of old school baseball and to watch and hear the stories of Gibson or Drysdale brushing back batters is awesome.

    Hell, I loved the ongoing feud w Randy Johnson and Kenny Lofton.  Liked watching Pedro and Clemens work batters too.


    Your arguments are as soft as throwing at someone intentionally.

    You asked "why" and I told you.  I'm sorry that you don't like my answer but you seem to be in the minority on this as others are siding with me.

    Next topic!!!
    Methinks that "people on the internet agree with me" is not really the best argument for winning a debate
    Mesaid that "let's agree to disagree" too...

    But if people do agree with me how does that not support my argument?!?
    I was half serious, but you could say the sky is purple and people on the internet would agree with you.  The internet is full of crazy people...
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,254
    tempo_n_groove said:
    MVP early voting or Vegas odds rather, has Trout as MVP. 

    Say what?!?

    I love the Angels and Trout but the team stinks.

    JD Martinez or Betts are more deserving.

    Thoughts?
    I think you have to throw in Jose Ramirez for Cleveland in the mix too.

    Should be a interesting vote.

  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I want to talk about throwing at batters.

    So, my take is that batters do not fear about getting hit anymore.  They dig in every time before every pitch.  

    If a batter gets brushed back then the ump gives the pitcher a warning and then the batter owns the box pretty much.

    Brushing back the batter and hitting the batter are part of the game but when you have an idiot that throws at someones head then it ruins it.

    I say hit em in the back or the thigh.
    Cliffy6745 said:
    But why?
    See above explanation.

    I am also a big fan of old school baseball and to watch and hear the stories of Gibson or Drysdale brushing back batters is awesome.

    Hell, I loved the ongoing feud w Randy Johnson and Kenny Lofton.  Liked watching Pedro and Clemens work batters too.


    Your arguments are as soft as throwing at someone intentionally.

    You asked "why" and I told you.  I'm sorry that you don't like my answer but you seem to be in the minority on this as others are siding with me.

    Next topic!!!
    Methinks that "people on the internet agree with me" is not really the best argument for winning a debate
    Mesaid that "let's agree to disagree" too...

    But if people do agree with me how does that not support my argument?!?
    I was half serious, but you could say the sky is purple and people on the internet would agree with you.  The internet is full of crazy people...
    To the people here on this thread that agreed w me.  

    Cliffy just called all of y'all nuts!!!

    lol

    PS I do agree w u too Cliffy!!!
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    NL Wildcard and Division battles are heating up!
    Brewers +.5
    Phillies -
    Rockies -
    Cardinal Assholes -
    Dodgers - 2
    (Pirates,Nats, Giants...6-7 out and pretty much done with all of these teams in front unless they go on a major streak)

    Hoping the Brewers and Phillies go.
    Anyone but those fucking Cardinals would be OK w/me.

    How about the A's in the AL?!?  Where the hell did they come from?!?

    Seattle is heating up too.

    Will the yankees falter or is it still full steam ahead?
    Fewer teams in the AL but it is getting exciting there as well.

    Yanks + 3.5
    Astros/As - one is in Division slot, other 2nd WC -
    Seattle -3.5

    I don't see the Yanks falling below 2 teams but it could happen.  I think the Astros hold on to division and As get WC matchup w/Yanks.
    A's are enfuego...

    I'd like for them to bring up Merrell next year!!!
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    I want to talk about throwing at batters.

    So, my take is that batters do not fear about getting hit anymore.  They dig in every time before every pitch.  

    If a batter gets brushed back then the ump gives the pitcher a warning and then the batter owns the box pretty much.

    Brushing back the batter and hitting the batter are part of the game but when you have an idiot that throws at someones head then it ruins it.

    I say hit em in the back or the thigh.
    Cliffy6745 said:
    But why?
    See above explanation.

    I am also a big fan of old school baseball and to watch and hear the stories of Gibson or Drysdale brushing back batters is awesome.

    Hell, I loved the ongoing feud w Randy Johnson and Kenny Lofton.  Liked watching Pedro and Clemens work batters too.


    Your arguments are as soft as throwing at someone intentionally.

    You asked "why" and I told you.  I'm sorry that you don't like my answer but you seem to be in the minority on this as others are siding with me.

    Next topic!!!
    Methinks that "people on the internet agree with me" is not really the best argument for winning a debate
    Mesaid that "let's agree to disagree" too...

    But if people do agree with me how does that not support my argument?!?
    I was half serious, but you could say the sky is purple and people on the internet would agree with you.  The internet is full of crazy people...
    To the people here on this thread that agreed w me.  

    Cliffy just called all of y'all nuts!!!

    lol

    PS I do agree w u too Cliffy!!!
    haha, I meant to caveat it by saying I like the people here, buuut...
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,883
    Jose Ramirez for MVP.  He not only has outstanding offensive numbers, but has a .977 fielding % and a 1.0 DWAR which is outstanding for a 3rd baseman.  And his offensive numbers are crazy.  He can do it all.  2nd in HRs, tied AL lead for SB (how often does a power hitter lead a league in SB's??) and 1.036 OPS.  JD has had a great year, but he gets to rest every inning, not play the hot corner.  
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,314
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    If I had known then what I know now...

    Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,883
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    I'd love to see him in the National League, so my team doesn't have to face him.  He is the best player in baseball.  
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    mrussel1 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    I'd love to see him in the National League, so my team doesn't have to face him.  He is the best player in baseball.  
    He does everything at a top level, every year.

    Now, if he would wear a protective sleeve/glove when he runs the bases, perhaps he can avoid hurting himself again that way.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    Angels are my team and I will say that some of their front office decisions are horrible.

    The Angels should be getting everything they can to help this team win but no one stays when they do short term trades for players.

    Seeing players like Trumbo, Texiera, Hunter, Lackey to name a few go over the years was painful.


  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    tempo_n_groove said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    Angels are my team and I will say that some of their front office decisions are horrible.

    The Angels should be getting everything they can to help this team win but no one stays when they do short term trades for players.

    Seeing players like Trumbo, Texiera, Hunter, Lackey to name a few go over the years was painful.


    Having lived or worked in Orange County for a period of about 15 years I went to lots and lots of Angels games.  Went through times where tickets on the field/dugouts were easy to crazy to get.  Went to a WS game there.
    Even though they are not my team, I rejoiced when Moreno bought them and they made many great changes.
    Would like to see them do well.
    My in-laws know Trout's family.  (They are from the same area)  Where I live now everyone loves Trout.
    Anyone who loves baseball probably loves the guy, he is amazing at the game and appears to be a great dude as well.
    Agree on the team management.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,822
    And....even when I lived in LA and went to that shitheep of a stadium before they opened up the outfield I still always enjoyed going there.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,471
    F Me In The Brain said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Wobbie said:
    sorry, trout...you’re like palmiero, putting up meaningless numbers on a meaningless team.
    That is pretty silly. 
    Palmeiro was a fucking juicer, like your asspal Barry. 
    Trout is the best player of his generation. 
    His team overreached for Hamilton, Pujols, and others and this hamstrung him.  No fault of his.
    I hope he bails and goes somewhere where they will pay to play -- Phillies, Yanks, etc.
    Angels are my team and I will say that some of their front office decisions are horrible.

    The Angels should be getting everything they can to help this team win but no one stays when they do short term trades for players.

    Seeing players like Trumbo, Texiera, Hunter, Lackey to name a few go over the years was painful.


    Having lived or worked in Orange County for a period of about 15 years I went to lots and lots of Angels games.  Went through times where tickets on the field/dugouts were easy to crazy to get.  Went to a WS game there.
    Even though they are not my team, I rejoiced when Moreno bought them and they made many great changes.
    Would like to see them do well.
    My in-laws know Trout's family.  (They are from the same area)  Where I live now everyone loves Trout.
    Anyone who loves baseball probably loves the guy, he is amazing at the game and appears to be a great dude as well.
    Agree on the team management.
    I was lucky enough to attend the Angels Mariners game that was moved to Anaheim.  This was when parts of the Kingdome were actually falling down. We paid $10-15 for field seats.  This was when Salmon was just coming around, Griffey was great and Bo Jackson was on the team.  94ish?!?

    I loved Moreno at first.  Hell, they did win a WS in 02 with that clan of crazies like Erstead and Eckstein!!!

    Thanks for sharing.

    I still need the Angels to do more.  Hopefully Maaitan will be great and he comes up soon.

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