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And reading of some of LAD potential options to replace Seager, Nuñez was one of the names floated around as a trade possibility with Pedy coming back. I am really torn on that possibility. Besides the obvious health concerns of Pedy, I really like Nuñez. Saying Brock and Tzu(sp?) are the INF depth, and I like both of those guys as well. I want em all, is that wrong?
Nunez has paid off for sure. Price had been ok but can’t stay healthy. He has ace stuff when he is in the mound. Sale and Kimbrell have been great adds IMO
Pede was a product of the Epstein-era farm system. But he's on a rehab assignment now and is supposed to be back by the end of this month. Dude probably isn't winning another MVP award, but if he can come back and put up a .360 on base with good d at second, the Sox will be kicking some ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
Sorry I’m doing awfully with the sarcasm this eve- Price ha$ a lot to prove.
Yankees win...no less than a split in Houston. Be very sweet to take 3 of 4.
Wild game and a tough series with the Astros, I'm liking this Yankees team.
how bad was he doing?
Braves put a thump to the Mets.
1.5 games up in the NL east.....
I will savor this while it lasts.
The guy has been a 4th or 5th outfielder for years now. He wasn't suddenly going to become a major league starter again.Quote:
Originally Posted by flowing alpy
Interesting character though, and a unique career in the game.
Interesting I just read he and Pujols made their MLB debuts on the same day. Some good baseball between those two.
All hail Ichiro!!!! If he’s not unanimous, that’s bullshit. what was it like ten fucking years in a row @ 200 + hits and .300+ average? Plus in his prime, you did not run on his arm. 5 guy, if you know what that means.
Oh and btw.....
THE YANKEES WIN....T-H-E-E-E-E YANKEES WIN!!!
3 of 4 from the Astros on the road!!!! Suck it chowds!
He'll get in, though his statistical profile and skill set are weird for a corner outfielder. The sportswriters always loved him, so they won't let him wait too long.Quote:
Originally Posted by flowing alpy
Just watched AP get hit #2999. Was swinging good fouling stuff off hard on his potential #3000 and he got plunked. Don't think intentionally. Angels were up 8-0 at the time, I might have just grooved him personally. Hell, the O's got nothing else going for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by iceman
Pujols due up 2nd for another crack at #3000 on MLB channel if you have it.
Ichiro, in his prime, hit for power, hit for average, ran, fielded, three....
Hoping he doesn't get it tonight since I'm going to the Mariners game tomorrow and the Angels are in town!Quote:
Originally Posted by SkiBall
He's a fun and interesting player, but he never hit for power in any meaningful way.Quote:
Originally Posted by irul&ublo
Sweet! Could get a chance to witness history tonight. Go Albert!
Are there no day games on the schedule today? Damn it.
He didn’t hit a lot of Hrs, but he was consistently 20-30+ doubles and a few years of double figure hrs.Quote:
Originally Posted by flowing alpy
Ichiro certainly wasn't a classic power hitter, but he had some pop. Some people have criticized him for only being concerned about his own stats and I think that's a little unfair. I think Ichiro knew the best way he could contribute was by getting hits--mostly singles--and that's what he tried to do. Perhaps he could have attempted more sacrifices, but how much can you criticize a guy who has the single season record for base hits and has over 4,000 hits in his pro career?
It's hard for me to imagine him not doing that forever, as long as a team was ok with a .310 obp.
Someone like Ichiro definitely needs to bat north of .300 to be valuable offensively.Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
Ichiro has had a full career. There is really nothing left to prove, his name will be remembered in baseball history. Happy he is back in Seattle and hopefully can provide something upstairs.
AD, hope Pujols gets his #3000 for ya today. Nice milestone even though I don't really believe he was clean throughout...and honestly, don't really know how much that would even bother me if he did.
My my, some here are being dismissive of one of the greatest baseball players in history. So what if he didn't hit a lot of HRs. Sheesh.
Ichiro and Pujols have 737 HR's between them.
please, i didn’t want his offense in my lineup 5 years ago, i meant someone in seattle.Quote:
Originally Posted by The AD
Well obviously Seattle doesn't want him either considering he's no longer on the active roster.Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
And what do you mean "my lineup?" You an MLB GM now?
i can’t confirm or deny that but i do drive a like new ten year old a4.
Did you get another A4? I’m loving the one you sold me. Thanks again ML!Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
Go Sawx
Buttah drives an Audi. I did not see that one coming.Quote:
Originally Posted by buttahflake
Well Im glad Judge didn't hit anyone.
Congrats to Pujols on 3k, must have been pretty sweet to be in attendance.
Poo-holes, one of my favorite names ever!
It was. The Mariners couldn't do anything right last night, so at least Pujols provided some entertainment.Quote:
Originally Posted by ml242
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The trouble with saying he should have sacrificed more is that so many of his bunts wound up as hits. Hard to ask someone who can consistently get infield hits to try for a fly ball in a sacrifice situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by The AD
I think the only thing that would have significantly improved Ichiro's offense would have been to shrink his strike zone and take more walks. He managed more walks than K's exactly once in his career. Not that he struck out much, but it was hard to watch him get into a 2-strike count after swinging at something in the dirt and then have to aggressively defend the plate. He put the ball in play better than anyone, but imagine if he'd made people pitch to him.
This is why Wade Boggs, who had the same swing as Ichiro, but was much slower and drank much more beer than Ichiro, was a better player than Ichiro. 1400 walks versus 600 in almost the exact same number of plate appearances. No amount of defense or stolen bases can make up for 800 walks.Quote:
Originally Posted by jono
Vlad thinks Ichiro did just fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!
Direct comparisons to other players are always a little strange with Ichiro because he played some of his best baseball in Japan. He should have been in MLB at least 2 years sooner, probably more. Despite that, the kind of company it takes to make any comparison seems to support Bobby's contention. Hope he makes it on the first ballot, but he'll need credit for class to offset the perception that language kept him back as a leader.
Anyone else catch that Sox-Rangers game last night? Sox come from behind to tie it in the 5th. Then a clutch performance by Kelly, he comes in in the 8th, tie game, bases loaded, one out, and strikes out Gallo and then Profar in an epic 11-pitch at bat. Sox take the lead in the 9th on a Benintendi triple and a Ramirez fly out, then Kimbrel comes in a slams the door to earn his career 300th save, the youngest in MLB history to accomplish that. Just a great game to watch.