2025 Around The League Thread

[msstate7]

If I were Montero, DLS, Eli white, Nick Allen, etc, I'd juice it up. Maybe you get away with it a year or 2 to stack some money.

 

[CyYoung31]

Phillies closer Alverado hit with 80 hm PED ban.

Ineligible for post season

Haha. Fuck that guy.

 

[CyYoung31]

Braves, please claim Chris Taylor before someone in the NL East does.

 

[msstate7]

Braves, please claim Chris Taylor before someone in the NL East does.

I loved this idea... until I looked at his numbers. He hasn't hit lhp this season, and he didn't last year either

 

[CyYoung31]

I loved this idea... until I looked at his numbers. He hasn't hit lhp this season, and he didn't last year either

No, no. I don’t want him on the team. I just don’t want him on the Phillies or Mets.

 

[msstate7]

No, no. I don’t want him on the team. I just don’t want him on the Phillies or Mets.

Gotcha, brave killer

 

[chop2chip]

Devers refusing to play 1b in a pinch after getting 313M

Compare that to Freddie Freeman playing 3B so we could get Matt Freaking Adams in the lineup.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Compare that to Freddie Freeman playing 3B so we could get Matt Freaking Adams in the lineup.

Olson would never...let's not get State started.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Angels sweep the Dodgers

 

[jsebe10]

Had no idea Alvarado's fat ass took an 80 gamer for testosterone. That's not good for the Phillies.

 

[Carp]

If I were Montero, DLS, Eli white, Nick Allen, etc, I'd juice it up. Maybe you get away with it a year or 2 to stack some money.

If I were a marginal player, I probably would too. You have the opportunity to set your family up for life.

 

[Super]

Dude I don't know why you decided to start an argument about this, but his velocity literally has a downward trend since his peak. Not ticking back up into the same area. It's a clear and evident downward trend.

And it's a significant drop this year. Take the L and move on.

He’s pitched between 92.6 and 93.3 his entire career until this year. I don’t really consider 92.9 to 92.6 a decline, especially considering he’s been at 92.6 before, but if you do, then fine I guess. Majority of the time he’s been at 92.9.

 

[Super]

I think it’s strange to get your panties in a bunch over me saying I think Nola will age well and could be the guy he was last year for the better portion of that contract. But them panties are sure riding

 

[Carp]

I think it’s strange to get your panties in a bunch over me saying I think Nola will age well and could be the guy he was last year for the better portion of that contract. But them panties are sure riding

The only person getting their panties in a wad is the guy trying to argue whether a clear decline in velocity over several years from his peak velocity, isn't really a decline in velocity because.....reasons.

As has been mentioned, there is a clear trend of declining stuff. From declining velocity, to increased hard hit rates, to increased HR rates over the last 2+ years. He's already at a 4 ERA and FIP since the start of the 2023 season. Even best case scenario, he's a low 4 ERA pitcher. The more likely scenario is that he has regressed even further, which would track with the trend he's been on.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Phillies closer Alverado hit with 80 hm PED ban.

Ineligible for post season

Thats huge. Their pen was already suspect after losing Hoffman and Estevez. Of all their remaining relievers only 1 has an ERA under 4 at the moment.

 

[Slippyjms]

If I were Montero, DLS, Eli white, Nick Allen, etc, I'd juice it up. Maybe you get away with it a year or 2 to stack some money.

Wouldn't help DLS Eli or Allen any. They're under team control multiple years.

 

[msstate7]

Wouldn't help DLS Eli or Allen any. They're under team control multiple years.

Maybe not, but a nice hot streak can earn you a long term deal with AA

 

[Carp]

Wouldn't help DLS Eli or Allen any. They're under team control multiple years.

It would indeed matter in Arby negotiations.

 

[thewupk]

Pulled this from fangraphs. Braves are at it again

 

[Tapate50]

Mets are already concerned about Soto’s lack of effort.

Already skipping media sessions