4/29 ML Gameday Thread: Salem in the morning

Manuel Margot struck out.

All hail Jarrett Miller, the man who slayed the streak.

Manuel flied out in his first AB, marking the 69th (and final) straight PA without a K to start this season. According to our estimable Eric Van, the odds of that happening for an average A+ hitter are approximately 1,308,453 to 1. Of course, stretching back to last regular season, the streak goes up to 87 straight PAs.

I feel comfortable in calling this not only the greatest feat in sports history, but quite possibly the finest achievement mankind has ever produced. So congrats, Manuel!

At least there are flashes this year though. That's more than we could say around this time last year.

How dare you see the glass as half full! Please see post above for further example of how to quickly give up on prospects.

Maybe if you're day trading prospects. But these guys are long term investments. You should relize there will some volatility in their performance - especially someone like Ball.

His trade stock was higher last year? Sox have probably the worst pitching staff going right now. Would love to try center a package around Owens to go after Hamels but he is making it tough. 

Was it on a called third strike? If so, it's most likely a bad call by the ump.