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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 7, 2014 6:27:33 GMT -5
Dr. Jobe, the originator of Tommy John surgery has passed away at age 88. If broadcasters belong in the Hall of Fame, Dr. Jobe should be there as well.
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Mar 7, 2014 9:23:52 GMT -5
Am I the only one that finds it humorous that Budweiser and MLB are trying to collect 100,000 signatures to declare opening day a national holiday when the first game will be played in Australia ? Probably. Opening day hasn't been synonymous with the first official game of the season for a while now. Also, I'll happily go to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas if we can get opening day as a national holiday. This needs to happen.
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Post by ray88h66 on Mar 7, 2014 15:22:20 GMT -5
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Post by fenwaythehardway on Mar 7, 2014 17:31:04 GMT -5
I have no idea what the standards are for inducting non-players to the HOF are, and judging by which non-players are actually in, it doesn't seem like the Hall itself knows. But I certainly wouldn't have any problem with Jobe and I can't imagine why anyone else would.
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Post by taftreign on Mar 10, 2014 10:33:25 GMT -5
I would think with Santana willing to take a one year deal Baltimore should be willing to sign him away from Toronto. May not be the ideal fit in Camden but for one year to try to make a playoff run and let Gausman develop the first half in the minors and Bundy get himself healthy it makes huge sense. If it's not working I bet you could unload him in July for an average return ensuring no QO for Ervin next season. If he sticks all year maybe he accepts the QO next year at 15 mil but maybe he doesn't and the Orioles turn a 2014 3rd rounder into a 2015 1st round supplemental. Seems to make to much sense for them IMO. Bonus is the fans will eat it up.
As for Toronto I'm not sure it really makes a significant impact in the standings to turn the team into a playoff contender. It's only one year and the team has the money. They save a little face for doing nothing I suppose. Not sure it's worth a high 2nd this season.
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 10, 2014 10:35:15 GMT -5
I would think with Santana willing to take a one year deal Baltimore should be willing to sign him away from Toronto. May not be the ideal fit in Camden but for one year to try to make a playoff run and let Gausman develop the first half in the minors and Bundy get himself healthy it makes huge sense. If it's not working I bet you could unload him in July for an average return ensuring no QO for Ervin next season. If he sticks all year maybe he accepts the QO next year at 15 mil but maybe he doesn't and the Orioles turn a 2014 3rd rounder into a 2015 1st round supplemental. Seems to make to much sense for them IMO. Bonus is the fans will eat it up. As for Toronto I'm not sure it really makes a significant impact in the standings to turn the team into a playoff contender. It's only one year and the team has the money. They save a little face for doing nothing I suppose. Not sure it's worth a high 2nd this season. Hard to believe he wouldn't have the same issue next year with a pick attached.
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Post by grandsalami on Mar 10, 2014 16:13:50 GMT -5
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Post by JackieWilsonsaid on Mar 10, 2014 17:27:35 GMT -5
Watched this swing a couple dozen times.
I don't think he can swing harder. Or shorter.
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 11, 2014 14:03:17 GMT -5
Not sounding good.
Adam Kilgore ?@adamkilgorewp 6m
Kind of amazing: one scout said CC Sabathia did not hit 90 mph with his fastball today against the Nats. Sat 86-87, topped out at 89.
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Post by James Dunne on Mar 11, 2014 14:10:24 GMT -5
Eh. Sabathia has always started the season slowly. Also, while he used to sit 93, his fastball was never his best pitch. As long as he's got enough juice on it to set up the rest of his repertoire, he'll be fine. His days as an ace are probably over, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he settles in as a solid #3 type for the next several years. He's always been someone with plus pitchability, control, and durability, which bode well for his long term value.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 12, 2014 9:09:12 GMT -5
Keith Olbermann needs to let his real feelings show, keeping things locked inside could be harmful:
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Post by jrffam05 on Mar 12, 2014 9:16:41 GMT -5
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Post by jrffam05 on Mar 12, 2014 9:38:55 GMT -5
Keith Olbermann needs to let his real feelings show, keeping things locked inside could be harmful: I really can't tell what Olbermann is trying to say... There really needs to be some consistency with how we treat PED players, and to me there just isn't. Players like Bonds or A-Rod are demonized while people forget about Petite ever doing them, or Peralta who just signed a deal worth more that 50M. Maybe I am still upset about the A-Rod trial, as I still think he was scapegoated. I'm sure what ever evidence/testimony they had against A-rod they could also make against Braun and the others, especially since it was all through the same guy who said everyone in MLB is cheating. I also sympathize more with the PED users before 2004 like Bonds, Clemens, and A-Rod, much more than I do with the PED users after 2004, like Braun, Cruz, and A-Rod. It wasn't right back then, but it wasn't enforced and was just part of the culture. Now the publics stance on PED's is very well documented.
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Post by okin15 on Mar 12, 2014 9:53:44 GMT -5
I agree with the second P completely, although I also feel that the punishment (lenient though it is) is built into the system. What hasn't gotten built in yet, is the pricing of 'roid users on the market.
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Post by stevedillard on Mar 12, 2014 10:34:19 GMT -5
There really needs to be some consistency with how we treat PED players, and to me there just isn't. Players like Bonds or A-Rod are demonized while people forget about Petite ever doing them, or Peralta who just signed a deal worth more that 50M. Maybe I am still upset about the A-Rod trial, as I still think he was scapegoated. I'm sure what ever evidence/testimony they had against A-rod they could also make against Braun and the others, especially since it was all through the same guy who said everyone in MLB is cheating. I am pretty sure the consistency is as follows: if you admit it, or do not dispute it, they generally forgive you (Pettitte, Peralta, Nelson Cruz, etc.) if you deny it (especially under oath), they generally go after you (Bonds, Clemens, Palmiero, Braun, ARod) McGwire "not here to talk about the past" is in the middle. Poppi seems to be the one example of a denial that was never chased down to kill the guy. That's not a matter if scapegoating someone, its a matter of the player treating the public or the government like imbeciles by lying to our face.
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Post by jrffam05 on Mar 12, 2014 11:09:41 GMT -5
A-Rod Admitted it first time around. That didn't take away from all the A-Roid noise. Didn't Cruz deny it? I thought he said he wanted to fight the suspension, but because he was in a FA year he realized it could serious hurt future earnings (not like it did him any good). I thought Peralta was in a similar boat.
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Post by brianthetaoist on Mar 12, 2014 11:19:37 GMT -5
I think it's a lot simpler than all that ... if you're a good guy to the press (and well-regarded generally by teammates, etc), you get the benefit of the doubt. If you're kind of an ass, you get crucified. That matches up with the results a lot more closely than anything else.
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Post by jimed14 on Mar 12, 2014 11:27:32 GMT -5
I don't think you can even compare the early 2000's poster children (Sosa, Bonds, McGuire, Arod) to guys getting caught today (even Arod). There was no limit to what guys used to do and barely a need to conceal it.
Guys try to bend the rules now and some get caught. It used to be like that Steroid Olympics skit on SNL.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 12, 2014 11:47:19 GMT -5
Keith Olbermann needs to let his real feelings show, keeping things locked inside could be harmful: I really can't tell what Olbermann is trying to say... There really needs to be some consistency with how we treat PED players, and to me there just isn't. Players like Bonds or A-Rod are demonized while people forget about Petite ever doing them, or Peralta who just signed a deal worth more that 50M. Maybe I am still upset about the A-Rod trial, as I still think he was scapegoated. I'm sure what ever evidence/testimony they had against A-rod they could also make against Braun and the others, especially since it was all through the same guy who said everyone in MLB is cheating. I also sympathize more with the PED users before 2004 like Bonds, Clemens, and A-Rod, much more than I do with the PED users after 2004, like Braun, Cruz, and A-Rod. It wasn't right back then, but it wasn't enforced and was just part of the culture. Now the publics stance on PED's is very well documented. Not sure what happened, after I posted that, I could see the youtube video. Not now. Anyhow, here's a direct link:
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 12, 2014 11:52:07 GMT -5
LOL, check out Jeffrey Loria's wiki:
Jeffrey Loria Born Jeffrey Harold Loria[1] November 20, 1940 (age 73) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Alma mater Yale University Columbia University (MBA) Occupation Art Dealer, Professional Sports Franchise Owner, Fire Sale Specialist
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Mar 12, 2014 19:21:50 GMT -5
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Post by threeifbaerga on Mar 13, 2014 9:24:35 GMT -5
Faux-outrage from the media over steroids is still a thing?
Man I thought that was over. I thought we were just going to get more writers complaining about having to work a full regular season.
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Post by philsbosoxfan on Mar 13, 2014 11:54:12 GMT -5
Corey Brock ?@followthepadres 11m
Big news for the #Padres; Casey Kelly (TJ, 4/2/13) has advanced to throwing live BP. After a few of those, simulated or Minor League games.
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Post by jdb on Mar 14, 2014 10:57:32 GMT -5
Sounds like Beachy is next under Dr Andrews knife. Tough spring for Atlanta.
Mark Bowman tweet
It sounds like Beachy might also have to undergo a second TJ surgery.
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Post by kman22 on Mar 14, 2014 17:33:00 GMT -5
Ricky Romero apparently has shown signs of promise this spring.
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