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    I still can't believe how unbelievably stupid the Olivera trade was. I'm not sure I've ever seen a Braves trade where we failed to do our homework more.

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    The NL East is horrrrrrrrrible. It will likely keep the Braves out of a top 3 pick in the 2018 draft since the Marlins and Phillies are just as bad, and the Mets are injury-plagued.

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    I know Derek Jeter was a great player and I have tons of respect for him, but if I'm an Astros fan, I'm not happy with ESPN tonight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CrimsonCowboy View Post
    I know Derek Jeter was a great player and I have tons of respect for him, but if I'm an Astros fan, I'm not happy with ESPN tonight.
    Exactly what to expect from the Eastern Sports Network. In the end tho, if I'm an Astros fan, its 9-0. That matters more in the long run.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mossy View Post
    Exactly what to expect from the Eastern Sports Network. In the end tho, if I'm an Astros fan, its 9-0. That matters more in the long run.
    Somehow Charlie Morton has a sub 3 FIP right now. Astros making a case for best team in baseball this year

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    White Sox get Robert... Damn

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    Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the White Sox have agreed to a deal with top Cuban free agent Luis Robert.
    The deal is expected to be worth just north of $25 million, meaning the total outlay for the White Sox in the deal after taxes will be over $45 million. It's a huge get for the White Sox, as the 19-year-old outfielder is considered to be an elite-level talent.

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    Dbacks predictably look real good right now. Last year was just a never ending worst case scenario for them. They would be in the discussion of the best team in baseball if not for the trade.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Dbacks predictably look real good right now. Last year was just a never ending worst case scenario for them. They would be in the discussion of the best team in baseball if not for the trade.
    Swanson and Ender wouldn't put them in that category

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    Quote Originally Posted by PurpleBrave View Post
    Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the White Sox have agreed to a deal with top Cuban free agent Luis Robert.
    The deal is expected to be worth just north of $25 million, meaning the total outlay for the White Sox in the deal after taxes will be over $45 million. It's a huge get for the White Sox, as the 19-year-old outfielder is considered to be an elite-level talent.
    They really screwed up by not going over last July. Pretty sub-optimal approach by Chicago here.

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    Kimbrel last 34 batters faced 1 hit 0 runs 0 walks 21k's and the one hit was an infield single.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunrevenge View Post
    Kimbrel last 34 batters faced 1 hit 0 runs 0 walks 21k's and the one hit was an infield single.
    Having the best year of his career. Has a shot at being best reliever ever if he stays healthy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thewupk View Post
    Having the best year of his career. Has a shot at being best reliever ever if he stays healthy.
    Not his fault he's played for out of contention teams, I don't guess, but he's not likely to ever have that perception.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Not his fault he's played for out of contention teams, I don't guess, but he's not likely to ever have that perception.
    Perception doesn't really matter. A lot of people perceive Jeter to be one of the best ever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Not his fault he's played for out of contention teams, I don't guess, but he's not likely to ever have that perception.
    I'm talking about statistically speaking. Perception wise? It's going to be hard for anyone to come close to what Rivera did for the reason you mentioned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    Perception doesn't really matter. A lot of people perceive Jeter to be one of the best ever.
    It does and it doesn't.

    Jeter was pretty darn good, but whether he was or wasn't one of the greatest he'll be someone people talk about forever.

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    Kimbrel might reach that point of being the best reliever ever soon for me. Since Rivera accomplished nothing outside of a Yankee uniform I rank him with the likes of Will Startup. The Yankees have always been cheaters and manipulated the rules to ensure that its not a level playing field to protect their massive financial advantage. So I dont recognized anything a player does while playing for them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thewupk View Post
    I'm talking about statistically speaking. Perception wise? It's going to be hard for anyone to come close to what Rivera did for the reason you mentioned.
    Through his age 28 season (end of last season), Kimbrel had 256 saves.

    Through his age 28 season, Mariano Rivera had 84 saves.

    I'd say Kimbrel has a shot to easily break the record, but Mariano played until age 43. Kimbrel will need health and the desire to stick around until his late 30's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NYCBrave View Post
    Through his age 28 season (end of last season), Kimbrel had 256 saves.

    Through his age 28 season, Mariano Rivera had 84 saves.

    I'd say Kimbrel has a shot to easily break the record, but Mariano played until age 43. Kimbrel will need health and the desire to stick around until his late 30's.
    It's not so much the counting numbers, it's the being the lockdown closer for the best dynasty in modern history that will be hard to displace. Doing it in relatively obscurity not as effective. His numbers might look better when he's done though.

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    Alex Wood has probably pitched better than any other starter in baseball this year. Shut out the Cubs last night. I still can't grasp why we gave him away for that overpaid, over the hill, piece of trash.

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