HOF players usually play well north of their 30's. Most players aren't HOF level. Unless you suggest the Braves only target future HOFers then avoiding most players post 30 on long deals is a good idea.Originally Posted by Knucksie
HOF players usually play well north of their 30's. Most players aren't HOF level. Unless you suggest the Braves only target future HOFers then avoiding most players post 30 on long deals is a good idea.
Well, I'm happy that my willingness to trade something for Verlander seemingly would have worked out ok. Not that he was ever going to accept a trade to Atlanta.
So...McCann or Gattis against CC?
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Gotta go with Mac, especially with Morton pitching. Not like Gattis is swinging a hot bat that you can't keep out of the lineup.
Verlander better be starting that game tonight for the Astros otherwise they're finished.
I think a lot of teams are wary of pitchers north of 30 and that will likely become even keener in an era of big fastballs. But great pitchers can go on well past 30 because of whatever magic pixie dust is infused in their system. Verlander is a classic "pitch forward" guy who while not having pristine control does throw high-quality strikes consistently at a velocity that doesn't allow hitters to tee off. Even if he tails off a bit, he'll still be a guy who can give you a ton of solid innings. He has clearly dialed it up a notch since coming over to the Astros.
Early 30's are fine. I think you have to take it on a case by case basis. Verlander has a special arm. It will probably hold up long term but the rest of his body wont.
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A declining Verlander in his 30s is still a very good pitcher.
That was a stupid comment, even for someone as dumb as knuckleheadsie.
It's the last part. He's rejuvenated since joining the Astros. Consistently 96-97 and hitting his spots.
Nice to know, huge contract and all, he wasn’t giving his best for the Tigers
If I was on as sorry a team as the Tigers, I would think more about that booty I get to go home to than my start as well.
Freshmaker (10-21-2017), jpx7 (10-21-2017), Knucksie (10-22-2017), thewupk (10-21-2017)
Fair enough haha
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So he got the Matt Kemp boost?
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She doesn’t really have as much of a booty if we’re being honest.
Still, good for the Verlander.
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You seen the shower pic? Perfectly good to me.
Freshmaker (10-21-2017)
Charlie Morton is pitching a Game 7. Crazy.
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jpx7 (10-21-2017)
yeah i mean i ain't passin on that
The "Gold-Standard Organization" finger prints are all over this Game 7 so far.
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