OFFICIAL 2018 MLB THREAD

[Powder Pussy]

If he really wants to show his sincerity, he has to wear a pink Sox hat and pink Sox t shirt with optional pink Sox thong for a day. In public.

He lives in California, so no one would notice.

NTTATWWT

[Meanfruit]

Huh I think Didi fields the position a lot better, hustles, and is a net positive to the team. And he's not a cancer. Plus I think he's expected to be back by July. And he's under contract for 2 more years at like $2.5. Despite 10 less HR's and 20 less RBI's I'd keep him 11 times out of 10 over Machado (if he can play) myself but hey that's me.

Ya, Manny is definitely NOT Charlie Hustle. Plus, I just don't like him. He seems like the kind of guy who'd let his dog shit in your front yard, while you look on from your window.

[neckdeep]

Ya, Manny is definitely NOT Charlie Hustle. Plus, I just don't like him. He seems like the kind of guy who'd let his dog shit in your front yard, while you look on from your window.

Bubble Boy.



Fairly certain this does not make you faster down the line. Manny has played in October 4 times now, still no ring. Yeah, he's got a great WAR stat but I have to wonder how the hustle players on his team feel when they see Bubble Boy taking the day off during the World Series. There were several times his I don't give a fuck attitude cost the Dodgers a hit or extra bases. If he's like this in his prime, I'm sure he'll be a great teammate during his decline.

[Benny Profane]

That picture may have cost him millions.

[ex-powderbroker]

congrats to the sox, they played great ball all season long. lots of likeable players on the roster. next year will be fun with the best two teams in mlb playing in the AL east as usual.

machado is a better player than didi but contracts matter about as much as ability. unfortunately, didi is going to miss half a season next year, we’ll see how the yanks value that.

[From_the_NEK]

Bubble Boy.



Fairly certain this does not make you faster down the line. Manny has played in October 4 times now, still no ring. Yeah, he's got a great WAR stat but I have to wonder how the hustle players on his team feel when they see Bubble Boy taking the day off during the World Series. There were several times his I don't give a fuck attitude cost the Dodgers a hit or extra bases. If he's like this in his prime, I'm sure he'll be a great teammate during his decline.

In addition to having highly questionable hustle in important situations, he is dirty too (stepped on Pearce's ankle in this play).
I really wanted Sale to plunk him in that last a bat, but the fall over strike out was actually much better

[irul&ublo]

Wow, I thought Irul would just give a simple congrats and leave it at that?!

2018 Red Sox are a great team. Fuck them.

[From_the_NEK]

[Benny Profane]

2018 Red Sox are a great team. Fuck them.

That's the spirit!

[iceman]

Man I miss baseball already, I watched the shit out of this season, probably 100 games at least.

oh well

[half-fast]

You guys are clueless about Machado. From all accounts I’ve heard his teammates all like him. All the sketchy stuff he’s done has been directed towards the other team. Do you think the owners will hold that against him? They’re assholes too, they probably love it. He might not get $400m, but he’ll get more than Harper

[Sirshredalot]

You guys are clueless about Machado. From all accounts I’ve heard his teammates all like him. All the sketchy stuff he’s done has been directed towards the other team. Do you think the owners will hold that against him? They’re assholes too, they probably love it. He might not get $400m, but he’ll get more than Harper

I doubt his teammates love that shit. And I'm sure the owners don't: what are the odds he gets beaned hard and/or suspended next year? How about 3 years from now when his skills start to degrade, assuming the dirty shit doesn't improve? If I were writing the check, I'd view that stuff as a liability.

Having said that, he's arguably the best hitting shortstop in the game. He will get paid.

[BigDaddy]

2018 Red Sox are a great team. Fuck them.

Glad to see you've seen the light, but am I right in sensing just a tiny hint of bitterness?


No denying this was a uniquely talented and cohesive unit. I hate to say it, but it reminds me of the Yankees in 1998 who were so dominant. Except the Sox are way more likeable...

[Benny Profane]

I doubt his teammates love that shit. And I'm sure the owners don't: what are the odds he gets beaned hard and/or suspended next year? How about 3 years from now when his skills start to degrade, assuming the dirty shit doesn't improve? If I were writing the check, I'd view that stuff as a liability.

Having said that, he's arguably the best hitting shortstop in the game. He will get paid.

He's basically at the point where Arod got that contract from Texas. Somebody is going to pay him a stupid amount of money for the downside of his career. Pujols is probably a better example.

[BigDaddy]

This is pretty good:

[I've seen black diamonds!]

He's basically at the point where Arod got that contract from Texas. Somebody is going to pay him a stupid amount of money for the downside of his career. Pujols is probably a better example.

He's not as good as Pujols or Arod. It sort of makes sense to sign someone who is young and historically good for 10 years, because even if they decline, they're likely to still be pretty good. DIdn't work out with Pujols, but it did with Arod (As much as I loathe the guy, the Ranger's contract was a good one. The Yankees extension was stupid though). But Machado has a career OPB of .335, which is fine but nothing special. When the power fades he'll become an albatross.

[iceman]

This is pretty good:

The more donut and chowder that guy ate, the better his accent got

[irul&ublo]

He's basically at the point where Arod got that contract from Texas. Somebody is going to pay him a stupid amount of money for the downside of his career. Pujols is probably a better example.

Not even close. Arod was a HOF defensive player. Machado is average at best,

Edit...Arod also played an excellent 3D base when he switched coming to the Yankees

[I've seen black diamonds!]

Not even close. Arod was a HOF defensive player. Machado is average at best,

If I were thinking about singing the guy I'd offer 5-6 years of big cash to play 3rd, where he is excellent. More years? You want to play shortstop? Pass.

[SkiBall]

Eovaldi should get paid more than Machado. Lost a bit of respect for MM this post-season. Come to think about it, I thought much more highly of him when I only saw his highlights if at all.

[irul&ublo]

Eovaldi is a stud

[SkiBall]

I am a fan.

[Danno]

next year will be fun with the best two teams in mlb playing in the AL east as usual. .

They're moving the Astros the AL East?

[ex-powderbroker]

They're moving the Astros the AL East?

is that the team that went 2-5 against the yankees and 4-8 against the sox?

[half-fast]

Machado’s a better fielder than Arod. Pujols was 32 when he signed the big deal. Manny’s 26