Unocal Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 This would have been the worst loss of the year for the Cubs had they not held on last night. Steven freaking Piscotty- guy wouldn't hit water if he played in Seattle, but then again, anybody puts on a Cardinal uniform and they cease to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddthebucfan Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C. Shameless Self Promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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teddthebucfan Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 In actual news, Ruben Amaro is out in Philadelphia Shameless Self Promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Does Bryce Harper still get a ring this offseason? I mean... he must've been fitted for one yes? @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 In actual news, Ruben Amaro is out in PhiladelphiaI'm currently in Dublin but I could hear the cheers all the way from Philadelphia when this was announced. In a weird move, they're likely maintaining the baseball ops staff, including the interim manager instead of having the new GM pick his own guys because they want him focused 100% on talent. Seems like McPhail is essentially the GM, and whoever gets that title will just be an analytics guy / legwork guy. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplatter Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Detroit Tigers may fire Brad Ausmus in October, sources say. Poor Ausmus. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13629049/detroit-tigers-fire-manager-brad-ausmus-season I want championships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoehrin Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 In actual news, Ruben Amaro is out in PhiladelphiaI'm currently in Dublin but I could hear the cheers all the way from Philadelphia when this was announced.In a weird move, they're likely maintaining the baseball ops staff, including the interim manager instead of having the new GM pick his own guys because they want him focused 100% on talent. Seems like McPhail is essentially the GM, and whoever gets that title will just be an analytics guy / legwork guy.A move that should have happened three years ago.The Phillies along with the Marlins are one of the two teams in baseball that have completely rejected the theory of Sabermetrics. How you can do that and still run a team to me is almost the same thing riding a bicycle with one leg. You can do it, you may even be faster then some riders with two legs if you're good, but good luck trying to win the Tour de France, or in this case the World Series.Its not surprising that as more and more teams have moved in the Sabermetric direction the Phillies have fallen further and further behind to the point where now they're so far behind that they're staring down their worst season in more then 40 years, but that's what's happens when you have a GM that still thinks batting average is more important than on base percentage. Seriously, "I don't care about walks" is an actual quote from the guy.The biggest knock on Amaro from most people is that he was too loyal to his players, a criticism that I would agree with, but mine is that the guy had zero idea on how to draft or develop a farm system. That's really where a lack of statistical knowledge gets exposed. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that Roy Halladay is the best pitcher in baseball and we would be a better team with him then without him. You don't need to run any kind of statistical regressions on that, you just know it. But when you get to the Minor Leagues and College levels where its not so obvious from the basic stats who projects into a future Major Leaguer, that's where you can find yourself in a bit of trouble and where analytics can help give you some direction. This is really where the Phillies have completely and utterly failed as a franchise in recent years.This guy took over the best team in baseball and in a matter of seven years turned it into the worst. There is no way this guy was anything other then an incompetent jackass as a Major League GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Detroit Tigers may fire Brad Ausmus in October, sources say. Poor Ausmus. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13629049/detroit-tigers-fire-manager-brad-ausmus-seasonPoor Ausmus? I say good riddance. I have heard the favorite to replace Ausmus is Ron Gardenhire. I am kind of leary of that as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Yankees are too banged up to scare anyone in the postseason. Now getting beat up by the Blue Jays. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unocal Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/19005548/v472082683/nymatl-cespedes-drills-tworun-homer-in-the-9th http://m.mlb.com/video/v471480583/chcphi-schwarber-belts-long-homer-to-center-field Yoenis Cespedes and Kyle Schwarber killed baseballs tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 4 runs and 3 men left on base on one ball put in play for the Blue Jays.Thanks, Yankees pitchers! GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001mark Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Let's go Blue Jays! Marcus Stroman headlining tonight... hope it's solid.psSt. Louis Cardinals wtf lols @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Again, thanks Ivan Nova and John Ryan Murphy!EDIT: You'll be receiving your muffin basket in the mail in about a week. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 And Big Papi just hit home run #500! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplatter Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 If the Nationals fire Matt Williams, they should hire Dusty Baker, or Ron Gardenhire as the next manager. I want championships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 A team that underachieves in the playoffs hiring managers that are known for underachieving in the playoffs? BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 If the Nationals fire Matt Williams, they should hire Dusty Baker, or Ron Gardenhire as the next manager. I wouldn't wish to inflict Dusty Baker on any team. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJourney Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Melvin Upton breaks up Madison Bumgarner's perfect game bid in the 8th. I'm sure the Padres just love being on the wrong side of Giants history. 2 Lincecum no-hitters and the 2010 NL West division race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddthebucfan Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Melvin Upton breaks up Madison Bumgarner's perfect game bid in the 8th. I'm sure the Padres just love being on the wrong side of Giants history. 2 Lincecum no-hitters and the 2010 NL West division race. I think it's rather sad that Melvin was the better bargain of the Upton Brothers for the Padres this year. Shameless Self Promotion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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