This is very confusing as well.
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KT 90 said:DallasAg 94 said:
A T10 we are a part of:
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38121409/mlb-power-rankings-2023-week-18-every-team-post-trade-deadline
1. Atlanta Braves - (69-37) Previous : 1
2. Baltimore Orioles - (66-42) Previous : 2
3. Texas Rangers - (62-46) Previous : 5
4. Houston Astros - (62-47) Previous : 6
5. Tampa Bay Rays - (66-45) Previous : 4
6. Dodgers
7. Toronto Blue Jays - (60-49) Previous : 7
8. Phillies
20. Minnesota
I mentioned the big loser at the trade deadline, IMO, were the Dodgers.
This was posted earlier. Who did the Dodgers get to bump their WAR?Here is a look at the rest of 2023 season projected WAR (Steamer) acquired at the trade deadline. A clear look at the buyers and sellers this year ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/fdJA07xHi7
— Down on the Farm (@downonthefarm12) August 2, 2023
Ah, found it. Lance Lynn, Joe Kelly, K Hernandez and Rosiaro
DallasAg 94 said:
We never make T10 lists.
We're 8th on their top 10.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvbLazeKbsB/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
More shocking that we made 3 major trades for Chapman, Scherzer, and Montgomery and remain T10... is that NYMets are not in their T10.
2. Luisangel Acuna (Texas - Max) - 43 Overall
4. Drew Gilbert (Houston - JV) - 67 Overall
6. Clifford (Houston - JV)
9. Vargas (Miami - Robertson)
15. Jarvis (Milw - Canha)
22. Hernandez (Miami - Robertson)
23. Jackson (LAAA - Leone)
Their haul..Quote:
Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
Mets traded RHP Dominic Leone and cash to Los Angeles Angels for SS Jeremiah Jackson.
Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
Mets traded LF Mark Canha and cash to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Justin Jarvis.
Mets traded RHP Max Scherzer and cash to Texas Rangers for SS Luisangel Acuña.
Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
2. Luisangel Acuna (Texas - Max) - 43 Overall
4. Drew Gilbert (Houston - JV) - 67 Overall
6. Clifford (Houston - JV)
9. Vargas (Miami - Robertson)
15. Jarvis (Milw - Canha)
22. Hernandez (Miami - Robertson)
23. Jackson (LAAA - Leone)
Officially put McClanahan on the 15IL.gigem1223 said:
Tampa may be in trouble. Mcclanahan left game early with fore arm tightness today
Civale is the only SP they picked up.
Not when you analyze things.DallasAg 94 said:
More shocking that we made 3 major trades for Chapman, Scherzer, and Montgomery and remain T10... is that NYMets are not in their T10.Their haul..Quote:
Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
Mets traded RHP Dominic Leone and cash to Los Angeles Angels for SS Jeremiah Jackson.
Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
Mets traded LF Mark Canha and cash to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Justin Jarvis.
Mets traded RHP Max Scherzer and cash to Texas Rangers for SS Luisangel Acuña.
Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
2. Luisangel Acuna (Texas - Max) - 43 Overall
4. Drew Gilbert (Houston - JV) - 67 Overall
6. Clifford (Houston - JV)
9. Vargas (Miami - Robertson)
15. Jarvis (Milw - Canha)
22. Hernandez (Miami - Robertson)
23. Jackson (LAAA - Leone)
The Chapman trade mainly affected us at the major league level by losing Ragans, a pitcher we didn't want anymore, and a lotto prospect buried deep in the system.
The Scherzer trade was only one prospect.
The Montgomery trade was 2 prospects and a reliever / pitcher ranger fans saw more than they wanted to see. I can admit losing Roby kind of sucked, but Saggesse and acuna were both blocked long term anyway.
All in all….I think we did well. I'd give the front office an A for the trade deadline. If Saggesse, acuna, or Ragans end up being good it's no big deal because they weren't in the long term plan anyway.
Hopefully we can sign Montgomery in the offseason if he does well for us.
Grapesoda2525 said:Not when you analyze things.DallasAg 94 said:
More shocking that we made 3 major trades for Chapman, Scherzer, and Montgomery and remain T10... is that NYMets are not in their T10.Their haul..Quote:
Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
Mets traded RHP Dominic Leone and cash to Los Angeles Angels for SS Jeremiah Jackson.
Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
Mets traded LF Mark Canha and cash to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Justin Jarvis.
Mets traded RHP Max Scherzer and cash to Texas Rangers for SS Luisangel Acuña.
Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
2. Luisangel Acuna (Texas - Max) - 43 Overall
4. Drew Gilbert (Houston - JV) - 67 Overall
6. Clifford (Houston - JV)
9. Vargas (Miami - Robertson)
15. Jarvis (Milw - Canha)
22. Hernandez (Miami - Robertson)
23. Jackson (LAAA - Leone)
The Chapman trade mainly affected us at the major league level by losing Ragans, a pitcher we didn't want anymore, and a lotto prospect buried deep in the system.
The Scherzer trade was only one prospect.
The Montgomery trade was 2 prospects and a reliever / pitcher ranger fans saw more than they wanted to see. I can admit losing Roby kind of sucked, but Saggesse and acuna were both blocked long term anyway.
All in all….I think we did well. I'd give the front office an A for the trade deadline. If Saggesse, acuna, or Ragans end up being good it's no big deal because they weren't in the long term plan anyway.
Hopefully we can sign Montgomery in the offseason if he does well for us.
Yeah, pretty wild we were able to address multiple big needs and keep guys that were obvious big trade chips like Foscue, Leiter, Winn, and Harris.
Jumping ahead, it makes for a potentially exciting off-season as well. CY will have a lot of pieces to offer teams in trades to shore up whatever the organization & Bochy feel like we're lacking (pitching I would suspect).MrCoachEricTaylor said:Grapesoda2525 said:Not when you analyze things.DallasAg 94 said:
More shocking that we made 3 major trades for Chapman, Scherzer, and Montgomery and remain T10... is that NYMets are not in their T10.Their haul..Quote:
Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
Mets traded RHP Dominic Leone and cash to Los Angeles Angels for SS Jeremiah Jackson.
Mets traded CF Tommy Pham and cash to Arizona Diamondbacks for SS Jeremy Rodriguez.
Mets traded LF Mark Canha and cash to Milwaukee Brewers for RHP Justin Jarvis.
Mets traded RHP Max Scherzer and cash to Texas Rangers for SS Luisangel Acuña.
Mets traded RHP David Robertson to Miami Marlins for 2B Marco Vargas and C Ronald Hernandez.
2. Luisangel Acuna (Texas - Max) - 43 Overall
4. Drew Gilbert (Houston - JV) - 67 Overall
6. Clifford (Houston - JV)
9. Vargas (Miami - Robertson)
15. Jarvis (Milw - Canha)
22. Hernandez (Miami - Robertson)
23. Jackson (LAAA - Leone)
The Chapman trade mainly affected us at the major league level by losing Ragans, a pitcher we didn't want anymore, and a lotto prospect buried deep in the system.
The Scherzer trade was only one prospect.
The Montgomery trade was 2 prospects and a reliever / pitcher ranger fans saw more than they wanted to see. I can admit losing Roby kind of sucked, but Saggesse and acuna were both blocked long term anyway.
All in all….I think we did well. I'd give the front office an A for the trade deadline. If Saggesse, acuna, or Ragans end up being good it's no big deal because they weren't in the long term plan anyway.
Hopefully we can sign Montgomery in the offseason if he does well for us.
Yeah, pretty wild we were able to address multiple big needs and keep guys that were obvious big trade chips like Foscue, Leiter, Winn, and Harris.
Jimbo Franchione
I didn't get to watch yesterdays game but after catching up on the highlights and stats, it was nice to see Garver have a nice day both at and behind the plate. Over the last two weeks he's quietly put together a pretty solid stretch filling in for Heim, batting .300 with a .950 OPS.
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
South Platte said:
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
Lol, Seattle actually passed the Angels in the standings. They are playing each other this weekend, so they could theoretically almost put the Angels away with a sweep or even taking 2 out of 3.
On the radio broadcast, I think it was Hicks was saying how remarkably well he hits when he is catching. I couldn't remember, so I looked up the stats:beagle2009 said:
I didn't get to watch yesterdays game but after catching up on the highlights and stats, it was nice to see Garver have a nice day both at and behind the plate. Over the last two weeks he's quietly put together a pretty solid stretch filling in for Heim, batting .300 with a .950 OPS.
17G, 56 AB, .327, 6 HR, 17 RBI, 17 SO, 6 BB, .393 OBP.
overall
39G, 130 AB, .262, 7 HR, 23 RBI, 43 SO, 17 BB, .347 OBP
Now, that isn't a surprise. Most player at DH struggle with maintaining focus in the game. It is those rare players like Ohtani that can excel at DH.
And only 2.5 back from Toronto.South Platte said:
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
With losing Bichette (Pateller Tendinitis), and their closer Romana (Lower back), it will be interesting to see how the BlueJays fare.
They got Jordan Hicks and DeJong... and Ryu (SP) is back from the IL.
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.KT 90 said:South Platte said:
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
Lol, Seattle actually passed the Angels in the standings. They are playing each other this weekend, so they could theoretically almost put the Angels away with a sweep or even taking 2 out of 3.
September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.KT 90 said:South Platte said:
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
Lol, Seattle actually passed the Angels in the standings. They are playing each other this weekend, so they could theoretically almost put the Angels away with a sweep or even taking 2 out of 3.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
It's going to be a blood bath those last 2 weeks. 1 team is going to get left out in the cold. Texas in the wild card isn't the end of the world. Lots of teams have come out of the WC to make the WS.DallasAg 94 said:September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
Get that poison out of your mouth. We are winning the Division.South Platte said:It's going to be a blood bath those last 2 weeks. 1 team is going to get left out in the cold. Texas in the wild card isn't the end of the world. Lots of teams have come out of the WC to make the WS.DallasAg 94 said:September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
We likely just bumped 2 guys (Dunning and Gray) from our playoff rotation:
#2 Eovaldi (19, 2.69)
#5 Dunning (16, 3.14)
*14 Gray (19, 3.66) <- 2outs shy of Qualifying
#2 Eovaldi (19, 2.69)
#5 Dunning (16, 3.14)
*14 Gray (19, 3.66) <- 2outs shy of Qualifying
As of right now, Montgomery is the probable pitcher tonight. Hoping for good things - we'll be in section 117 for it.
I did a schedule compare to the Astros yesterday. Very comparable, as far as difficulty, but our Away schedule is much easier.
South Platte said:It's going to be a blood bath those last 2 weeks. 1 team is going to get left out in the cold. Texas in the wild card isn't the end of the world. Lots of teams have come out of the WC to make the WS.DallasAg 94 said:September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
Like the 2011 Cardinals. Thanks for the reminder
Yeah, we won the AL pennant and went to the WS in 2011. Great season.
KT 90 said:South Platte said:
Apparently Seattle wants to dance. Only 6 back. Their last 10 games are vs. Texas and Houston.
Lol, Seattle actually passed the Angels in the standings. They are playing each other this weekend, so they could theoretically almost put the Angels away with a sweep or even taking 2 out of 3.
Wait... I thought LA was an all in buyer just a few days ago?
lol
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30 years ago TODAY
August 4, 1993
I was lucky enough to witness this with my dad and brother sitting out in Section WW.
*Often forgotten detail, on the next pitch, Pudge picked the pinch runner at 1st
August 4, 1993
I was lucky enough to witness this with my dad and brother sitting out in Section WW.
*Often forgotten detail, on the next pitch, Pudge picked the pinch runner at 1st
Fabulous! Since MLB added the wild card in 1995, there have been 28 world series with 56 teams. 13 of those have been out of the wild card. That's a really high percentage and basically even odds with the division winners. Just keeping things in perspective.DallasAg 94 said:Get that poison out of your mouth. We are winning the Division.South Platte said:It's going to be a blood bath those last 2 weeks. 1 team is going to get left out in the cold. Texas in the wild card isn't the end of the world. Lots of teams have come out of the WC to make the WS.DallasAg 94 said:September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
To get you in the mood for this weekend's series:
cr06gis said:
30 years ago TODAY
August 4, 1993
I was lucky enough to witness this with my dad and brother sitting out in Section WW.
*Often forgotten detail, on the next pitch, Pudge picked the pinch runner at 1st
A young Roger was there, too. I nearly dropped my nachos.
I was always amazed when I saw the full ordeal how long it lasted
Hell yea! Hope there's some sort of crossover or dedication or resurgence of this song if the Marlins ever make it back to the top. Crazy to think they have some WS under the belt.
That can be a little misleading.South Platte said:Fabulous! Since MLB added the wild card in 1995, there have been 28 world series with 56 teams. 13 of those have been out of the wild card. That's a really high percentage and basically even odds with the division winners. Just keeping things in perspective.DallasAg 94 said:Get that poison out of your mouth. We are winning the Division.South Platte said:It's going to be a blood bath those last 2 weeks. 1 team is going to get left out in the cold. Texas in the wild card isn't the end of the world. Lots of teams have come out of the WC to make the WS.DallasAg 94 said:September has the potential to finish in an exciting way, if Seattle and LAAA stay close.South Platte said:
5-2 vs Astros. With that schedule they could win the division. Now that could set up a really salty 1-2 wildcard matchup between Texas and Houston.
What if the Rangers have distance for the Division lead and decide to "rest" their rotation against Seattle and Seattle bumps the Astros from the playoffs.
From '94 to '11, a WC team was treated as any other team. 4 teams. 3 Div teams and a WC. 10 of those 13 teams were during this period:
Quote:
'97 Marlins
'00 Mets
'02 Giants & Angels
;03 Marlins
'04 RedSox
'05 Astros
'06 Tigers
'07 Rockies
'11 Cards
From '12 to '19 there were 2 teams that played in a 1game series into the WC role.
The new format has a WC round were there is a 3G series played on consecutive days.
6 teams:
Rd 1: 3G
Bye: #1 & #2
#3 plays WC3
WC1 plays WC2
Rd 2: 5G
#1 plays WC1/WC2
#2 plays #3/WC3
So, in Rd2 for the LDS, a WC team at best starts G1 with their #3... maybe #4. Then, go #1. 5G series matchups could be:
DivW: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
WCW: 3, 1, 2, 4, 3
Another crucial piece to a stretch run. Will be good to hear his voice again.
Hello again, everybody: Eric Nadel is back in the broadcast booth tonight. Great to hear https://t.co/WjrusUZmqa
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) August 4, 2023
Glad to see he's back. Will probably listen to the radio feed tonight while watching the game.
Double Talkin' Jive...
This is fantastic news!!
I'd forgotten Bo Jackson was in the middle of this. Talk about one dude no one would want to fight.cr06gis said:
30 years ago TODAY
August 4, 1993
I was lucky enough to witness this with my dad and brother sitting out in Section WW.
*Often forgotten detail, on the next pitch, Pudge picked the pinch runner at 1st
cr06gis said:
*Often forgotten detail, on the next pitch, Pudge picked the pinch runner at 1st
That is a great nugget. So let's see, your guy gets beaned, gets some noogies from our guy, and gets ejected from the game. Your pinch runner is immediately gunned down by a snap cannon blast to 1st, while our guy gets to stay in the game & goes on to get the decision, and we get the win.
"Your terms are acceptable."
Also, not calling you (or anyone) out but:
Quote:
Ventura has since joked that there must have been 500,000 people in the stadium based on how many people said they were there.
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