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tjack16 said:Beat40 said:
117 with wood bats, man.
It would legit be awesome to see some of these guys swing some of these college bats in the HR derby.
It will never happen, but I've always wanted to see an aluminum bat MLB Homerun derby at Coors field
Now that the Chicago White Sox have fired Pedro Grifol, it's probably time to turn to a veteran manager with experience and World Series-winning pedigree to work with a young team.
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) August 8, 2024
My suggestion would be Tony La Russa. I did a quick little Photoshop of what that might look like. pic.twitter.com/lWXU8MvB9N
I'd rather go the other way. Why can't MLB sponsor wood bats for college and get them to use the same ball? Would seem to provide better intel on players to draft.tjack16 said:Beat40 said:
117 with wood bats, man.
It would legit be awesome to see some of these guys swing some of these college bats in the HR derby.
It will never happen, but I've always wanted to see an aluminum bat MLB Homerun derby at Coors field
MaxPower said:I'd rather go the other way. Why can't MLB sponsor wood bats for college and get them to use the same ball? Would seem to provide better intel on players to draft.tjack16 said:Beat40 said:
117 with wood bats, man.
It would legit be awesome to see some of these guys swing some of these college bats in the HR derby.
It will never happen, but I've always wanted to see an aluminum bat MLB Homerun derby at Coors field
I strenuously object, although he wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire this season.Quote:
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The Seattle Mariners are reportedly looking to use superstar Julio Rodriguez as a designated hitter as a way to get him back faster from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him out since just past the All-Star break.
Rodriguez has been testing his ankle in the cage and reportedly feels no pain there, but he's only just recently started to do running exercises and doesn't appear to be that comfortable yet.
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While it seems obvious that Rodriguez still isn't ready to return to center field, sources indicate the Mariners are hoping to activate Rodriguez from the injured list in the coming days and use him as the designated hitter to add some more punch to their lineup.
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MaxPower said:I'd rather go the other way. Why can't MLB sponsor wood bats for college and get them to use the same ball? Would seem to provide better intel on players to draft.tjack16 said:Beat40 said:
117 with wood bats, man.
It would legit be awesome to see some of these guys swing some of these college bats in the HR derby.
It will never happen, but I've always wanted to see an aluminum bat MLB Homerun derby at Coors field
Faustus said:
And what good would strenuously objecting do?
Faustus said:
This doesn't seem fair.
https://www.si.com/mlb/mariners/news/seattle-mariners-reportedly-make-major-revelation-on-plans-for-julio-rodriguez-by-saying-they-want-to-play-him-at-designated-hitter-when-he-returns-from-injuryI strenuously object, although he wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire this season.Quote:
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The Seattle Mariners are reportedly looking to use superstar Julio Rodriguez as a designated hitter as a way to get him back faster from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him out since just past the All-Star break.
Rodriguez has been testing his ankle in the cage and reportedly feels no pain there, but he's only just recently started to do running exercises and doesn't appear to be that comfortable yet.
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While it seems obvious that Rodriguez still isn't ready to return to center field, sources indicate the Mariners are hoping to activate Rodriguez from the injured list in the coming days and use him as the designated hitter to add some more punch to their lineup.
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agproducer said:
Ranger fans are now saying the team may be underperforming partly because they are "worn out" from last year.
They jumped all over me for claiming that was an issue with the Astros in the ALCS last year. I think it is different when you go to 7 straight ALCS, 4 WS and win 2 championships.
But one year of playoff ball after spending years on the beach -- that'll wear you out.
There's a JV promo Saturday, so I would put my money on Saturday.spadilly said:
Any word on what day JV will be in Sugar Land? I've seen both Friday and Saturday mentioned, but haven't seen a specific day yet.
spadilly said:
Yeah, I saw that JV bobblehead day has been scheduled for a while, so I assume that would be the day.
Justin Verlander will make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday at Constellation Field.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) August 8, 2024
agproducer said:
Ranger fans are now saying the team may be underperforming partly because they are "worn out" from last year.
They jumped all over me for claiming that was an issue with the Astros in the ALCS last year. I think it is different when you go to 7 straight ALCS, 4 WS and win 2 championships.
But one year of playoff ball after spending years on the beach -- that'll wear you out.
Trey Dombroski struck out 6 batters last night for the Hooks. He’s been great over his last six outings:
— Astros Future (@AstrosFuture) August 8, 2024
0.96 ERA | 28.0 IP | 9 BB | 30 K#Astros #Relentless pic.twitter.com/Gpptnva3sv
agproducer said:
Ranger fans are now saying the team may be underperforming partly because they are "worn out" from last year.
They jumped all over me for claiming that was an issue with the Astros in the ALCS last year. I think it is different when you go to 7 straight ALCS, 4 WS and win 2 championships.
But one year of playoff ball after spending years on the beach -- that'll wear you out.
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halfastros81 said:
Look at the Rangers offense numbers vs last yr. The league figured them out.
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Project Gemini said:Signs Maldy to start at catcher after a historically awful year and blames the manager for not winning. We sure the White Sox are not a Cleveland based team? At the same time, dude is not a good manager.EastCoastAgNc said:Yea, ok. The manager is the problem here. Not the wretched roster construction, bare farm system, horrible front office, and fossil of an owner.Farmer1906 said:The White Sox have fired Pedro Grifol pic.twitter.com/7s8Hlm0Px5
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 8, 2024