Around Baseball 2015 Edition

[yeezus]

And if you don't believe that, simply go back and see how they hyped the acquisition of Cahill.

You wanna go do this, champ? I'm certain I never "hyped" up the acquisition of Cahill. I did say, however, that the trade was a good one, that is was a decently smart risk to take. That's about it.

 

[thethe]

@mlbtraderumors: Cubs Designate Anthony Varvaro For*Assignment http://t.co/AEOOE1AzBm

Braves front office blew that one!

 

[zbhargrove]

You wanna go do this, champ? I'm certain I never "hyped" up the acquisition of Cahill. I did say, however, that the trade was a good one, that is was a decently smart risk to take. That's about it.

giles is the king of twisting quotes

 

[yeezus]

giles is the king of twisting quotes

I don't think it's deliberate; the comprehension isn't always there :/

 

[gilesfan]

You wanna go do this, champ? I'm certain I never "hyped" up the acquisition of Cahill. I did say, however, that the trade was a good one, that is was a decently smart risk to take. That's about it.

I didn't hype Cahill except for that time I did.

 

[Braves1976]

@mlbtraderumors: Cubs Designate Anthony Varvaro For*Assignment http://t.co/AEOOE1AzBm

Wow, that was fast. Varvaro was just telling the media yesterday how he looked forward to helping the Cubs. Now a day later he is told he's been DFA'd all over again, ouch.

That said, this does go to show that the Braves did good getting anything for Varvaro.

 

[yeezus]

I didn't hype Cahill except for that time I did.

I guess it depends on your definition of "hyped," then. Saying I like the trade isn't exactly "hyping" it (or Cahill) up (in my book).

 

[thethe]

Jenifer Langosch ‏@LangoschMLB 4m4 minutes ago
Jordan Walden diagnosed with muscle strain; will require 6-10 weeks of rest (but no surgery) before resuming throwing program.

And thats why trading Walden shouldn't have upset anyone.

 

[chop2chip]

Jenifer Langosch ‏@LangoschMLB 4m4 minutes ago

Jordan Walden diagnosed with muscle strain; will require 6-10 weeks of rest (but no surgery) before resuming throwing program.

And thats why trading Walden shouldn't have upset anyone.

#playingtheresults

 

[thethe]

It was predictable based on his injury history and many posters said that at the time.

 

[Braves1976]

It was predictable based on his injury history and many posters said that at the time.

Walden being prone to injury is partly why we got him in the first place for Hanson. The Angels cited injury prone concerns after trading him for Hanson. Of course that was still a great deal because when healthy Walden is a very good set-up man. It's a shame for him he cannot seem to go a season without spending time on the DL.

 

[chop2chip]

It was predictable based on his injury history and many posters said that at the time.

That's fine, but let's not pretend we knew it was going to happen the first month of the season. I don't think people had an issue trading Walden. I think the problem was that he was viewed more as a throw in that trade when he had established himself as one of the premier bullpen arms in baseball.

 

[thethe]

Walden being prone to injury is partly why we got him in the first place for Hanson. The Angels cited injury prone concerns after trading him for Hanson. Of course that was still a great deal because when healthy Walden is a very good set-up man. It's a shame for him he cannot seem to go a season without spending time on the DL.

If he were to ever stay healthy for a sustained period of time he would get a 10+M contract to close for some team. Incredible stuff.

 

[chop2chip]

If he were to ever stay healthy for a sustained period of time he would get a 10+M contract to close for some team. Incredible stuff.

I agree. Remember when we all thought the pen was going to be Walden-O'Flarehty-Venters-Kimbrel?

It really is incredible to think about considering our current bullpen.

 

[Heyward]

St.Louis is really good. If they choose to, they will win 100 games.

They are, still think they need another starter.

Not sure Lackey, Wacha, Lynn, Martinez can beat the LA/Washington's of the world in a playoff series even with HFA.

 

[Heyward]

The Cards are still really good though, and a couple years ago when they lost Waino, didn't they win the WS? They're a very good, deep team. They have a ton of pitching themselves.

They had Chris Carpenter and some Albert Pujols guy back then.

They're one of the best teams in the NL, and always a threat, but without Waino, im not sure they have the pitching to make it deep unless they make a trade.

Long season of course.

 

[Heyward]

Career numbers bro.

He's pitched two years in the big leagues not counting this year.

SSS FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Heyward]

Wandy/Stults isnt a huge deal, neither are that great.

Arguing over a number 4-5 starter, really?

And regarding Cahill, it was still a risk worth taking, they got a top 75 pick and didnt trad much for him.

It didnt work out, oh well, **** happens.

 

[Hawk]

From Jon Heyman's latest: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer...-for-likely-seller-brewers-plus-more-mlb-news

St. Louis is amazing, going to a franchise record 20-6 despite the loss of ace Adam Wainwright. But while Shelby Miller recently threw a two-hit shutout, Jason Heyward (.224, .613 OPS) is noticeably struggling. It seemed to some as an overpay at the time, and one scout says, "They will rue the day they made that trade." That may be an exaggeration even though the other player who came to St. Louis in that deal, Jordan Walden, is on the DL. That is especially true if the Cardinals find themselves in the World Series again.

thethe in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

 

[TURBO]

I hated losing Heyward, but I liked the trade.