Topic: Any Baseball Lovers Around

[RedG13]

Todd Boehly is…something.

He is not the majority owner and does not oversee baseball ops. Also sounds like Ohanti came up with this also at least in part.

[RedSince86]

Yankees getting Juan Soto went right under the Radar with the Ohtani rumours then done deal for that 48 hours whirlwind.

So happy to finally see him in Pinstripes, just one of those  players you knew would eventually end up in the Bronx.

Looks like the NY teams will be battling it out for Yamamoto, I read it could reach $300 million for his services.

[Lone Star Red]

He is not the majority owner and does not oversee baseball ops. Also sounds like Ohanti came up with this also at least in part.

And I got a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you!

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Don't follow baseball too closely but I'm pretty amazed that this is allowed to happen.

[TipTopKop]

Dodgers appear to get Glasnow from the Rays.

Bad move for me, considering his injuries and them giving up Pepiot.

[TipTopKop]

Well.... the Dodgers are all in.

Yamamoto signs for 12 years, $325M 

[RedSince86]

The fucking evil empire!!!

[Suareznumber7]

Yankees getting Juan Soto went right under the Radar with the Ohtani rumours then done deal for that 48 hours whirlwind.

So happy to finally see him in Pinstripes, just one of those  players you knew would eventually end up in the Bronx.

Looks like the NY teams will be battling it out for Yamamoto, I read it could reach $300 million for his services.

Pretty expensive 1 year rental isn't he?  Considering who his agent is he'll surely be testing the free agent waters come the end of the season.  Will the Yankees pay him what he'll likely want?

[Suareznumber7]

Well.... the Dodgers are all in.

Yamamoto signs for 12 years, $325M 

All of that to win 110 regular season games and lose in the NLDS again.   

But, yes, every fan would want their team to go for it like this. 

[skipper757]

Pretty expensive 1 year rental isn't he?  Considering who his agent is he'll surely be testing the free agent waters come the end of the season.  Will the Yankees pay him what he'll likely want?

It'll be interesting as the Yankees do need starting pitching depth.  And next year is massive for it.  Players like Burnes, Fried, Wheeler (older but still), and players coming off injury (Woodruff, Buehler) could hit the open market.  The Yankees do have that Rodon contract tied up (he's got to improve big time), but depth behind Cole is necessary.

They probably need to land one of the FA pitchers and then see if they can agree to something with Soto.  Stanton's contract doesn't have an option until 2027 I believe but the AAV is relatively low (well for the Yankees anyway).

The Yankees also really need a lot of their young players (like Volpe, Dominguez, Schmidt, etc) being good MLBers to not have to rely on more FA spend than necessary.  Can't imagine them doing much more than re-signing Soto and landing one of the top pitchers, so they need bounce-backs from some veterans (Rodon, looking at you) and young players to progress to fill in the gaps.  That could vault them into serious contention in 2025.

[Suareznumber7]

It'll be interesting as the Yankees do need starting pitching depth.  And next year is massive for it.  Players like Burnes, Fried, Wheeler (older but still), and players coming off injury (Woodruff, Buehler) could hit the open market.  The Yankees do have that Rodon contract tied up (he's got to improve big time), but depth behind Cole is necessary.

They probably need to land one of the FA pitchers and then see if they can agree to something with Soto.  Stanton's contract doesn't have an option until 2027 I believe but the AAV is relatively low (well for the Yankees anyway).

The Yankees also really need a lot of their young players (like Volpe, Dominguez, Schmidt, etc) being good MLBers to not have to rely on more FA spend than necessary.  Can't imagine them doing much more than re-signing Soto and landing one of the top pitchers, so they need bounce-backs from some veterans (Rodon, looking at you) and young players to progress to fill in the gaps.  That could vault them into serious contention in 2025.

If George Steinbrenner was in charge I could see them signing Soto and one of the big free agent pictures.  Not sure Hal will approve it though. 

[TipTopKop]

Always wondered what happened to the Yankees after George Steinbrenner passed control over?

They were the original 'Evil Empire' that used to swoop for the very big names and all of a sudden decided to take a backseat (Dodgers seem to have taken over this mantle, albeit without the actual silverware to back it up).

I'd like to think maybe George Costanza ruined them?!

[TipTopKop]

Interesting move, BoSex get Grissom from the Braves, while sending Chris Sale and cash the other way.

[Suareznumber7]

Interesting move, BoSex get Grissom from the Braves, while sending Chris Sale and cash the other way.

I think this trade could have a big upside for the Braves.  f Sale gets injured again, which is probably likely, the Braves really don't lose anything since the Red Sox are paying the majority of his contract this year but if he can stay healthy and help in the postseason it could help them win another World Series. 

Grissom is a good young player who, if he improves his hitting (specifically his patience at the plate) could be a good long term option for the Red Sox at 2nd base.  He's got 6 years of team control left on his contract so if he doesn't work out they could trade him in a year or two for a decent veteran from a team looking to trim payroll. 

Could be a good deal for both teams, this one. 

[TipTopKop]

ESPN saying Josh Hader, Astros agree to record five-year $95M deal.

[Boston Bosox]

Red Sox lose 1st Spring Trianing game 4-3

They where leading 3-2 until the bottom of the 9th

[stara]

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/xbSWjb3tlJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/xbSWjb3tlJg</a>

I'm not that into baseball, but this kept my my attention for an hour.

[Daniel Cabbaggio]

Ohtani's in a bit of hot water by the looks

[rafathegaffa83]

Ohtani's in a bit of hot water by the looks

This is a good overview of the issues and how the story has unfolded since
https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2024/3/23/24109952/shohei-ohtani-gambling-intepreter-mlb-investigation-biggest-questions

[Boston Bosox]

Red Sox Play Final Spring Training Game Tonight 6PM
Live on TNT Sport

[Boston always unofficial]

Dam, that's a tough sell,preseason Baseball!

[mattD]

Have to admit to our American friends on here that the only players I know are Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and the all star guests who appeared in that famous episode of The Simpsons.

Couldn't name a single player beyond that. But aside from that, it's a game that intrigues me. I've watched Moneyball, I love the science and the number crunching behind the game that so many sports have adapted and the game has a long history and deep rootedness in the social fabric of America like football.

Been intending to seek out Ken Burn's documentary series on Baseball, given how brilliant his Civil War doc was.

[Boston Bosox]

Red Sox Won 4-1

Season Proper Starts Tomorrow

TV Games  TNT Sports 3

5 PM  New York Mets  V  Milwaukee Brewers ( 17.10 )

11 .30 PM  Texas Rangers  V  Chicago Cubs ( 23.35 )

[Lone Star Red]

Have to admit to our American friends on here that the only players I know are Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and the all star guests who appeared in that famous episode of The Simpsons.

Couldn't name a single player beyond that. But aside from that, it's a game that intrigues me. I've watched Moneyball, I love the science and the number crunching behind the game that so many sports have adapted and the game has a long history and deep rootedness in the social fabric of America like football.

Been intending to seek out Ken Burn's documentary series on Baseball, given how brilliant his Civil War doc was.

Quite the range of players. 

I sort of fell out of love with the sport during my high school/college years, but playing fantasy baseball with some of my friends over the last decade or so, has helped me fall back in love with the game, as silly as that sounds. The depth of analytics out there is absolutely insane. Makes the FBref and Opta stuff in football look like child's play.

And yes, the Ken Burns documentary on baseball is a must watch. Feel like it was/is a rite of passage for anyone with even a passing interest in the sport.

[mattD]

Quite the range of players. 

I sort of fell out of love with the sport during my high school/college years, but playing fantasy baseball with some of my friends over the last decade or so, has helped me fall back in love with the game, as silly as that sounds. The depth of analytics out there is absolutely insane. Makes the FBref and Opta stuff in football look like child's play.

And yes, the Ken Burns documentary on baseball is a must watch. Feel like it was/is a rite of passage for anyone with even a passing interest in the sport.

Cheers, I'll dig it out.

Red Sox would be my team if I were to choose, based on the FSG connection but also a club with a rich heritage and culture attached to it similar to Liverpool. Would love to visit Fenway Park.

[Boston always unofficial]

Cheers, I'll dig it out.

Red Sox would be my team if I were to choose, based on the FSG connection but also a club with a rich heritage and culture attached to it similar to Liverpool. Would love to visit Fenway Park.

 

Won their season opener! https://www.wcvb.com/article/tyler-oneill-homers-for-record-setting-5th-straight-opening-day-as-red-sox-top-mariners-6-4/60340198.Can't really help ya with their chances this year,no clue who's good in the line up.

[David in Edinburgh]

As I say every year about this time, Go Padres. Expectation levels are low though especially after the sad death of Pete Seidler.

[Dim Glas]

I watched the Mets home-opener yesterday. It was as dull and uninspiring as I expected.

[Baby Huey]

I watched the Mets home-opener yesterday. It was as dull and uninspiring as I expected.

You might want to give today's Mets-Brewers game a miss, if you didn't watch live. There was a continuation of the Mets-Hoskins contretemps. That's worth a watch.

The Tigers-White Sox game was good. Went into 10 innings.

[Baby Huey]

Yankees beat the Astros 4-3 to sweep the series at Minute Maid. Great defence in the 9th from the Yankees to win. Great start to the season for the Yankees.

[afc tukrish]

Yankees beat the Astros 4-3 to sweep the series at Minute Maid. Great defence in the 9th from the Yankees to win. Great start to the season for the Yankees.

Yes, but, well, it's the Yankees...

Not certain there's a more Manchester United-y team in American sport...

[RedSince86]

We'll play the Astro's in October and get about 4 hits in 3 games and get swept.

They own us in October.

[Garlic Red]

Yes, but, well, it's the Yankees...

Not certain there's a more Manchester United-y team in American sport...

The cowboys in the NFL are almost a carbon copy as well.

[Dim Glas]

You might want to give today's Mets-Brewers game a miss, if you didn't watch live. There was a continuation of the Mets-Hoskins contretemps. That's worth a watch.

The Tigers-White Sox game was good. Went into 10 innings.

oh I keep on watching them, watched some or all of the first 3 games

They are shite, but I’ll still watch, cos they are my team

[Boston Bosox]

Mariners & Red Sox Series tied 2-2

[De La Goal]

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/xbSWjb3tlJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/xbSWjb3tlJg</a>

I'm not that into baseball, but this kept my my attention for an hour.

The high school baseball tournaments - aka Koshien - are a huge deal in Japan. Big screens everywhere, broadcasting the games. As there are only 12 top-level pro teams in the country, with half of them in the Tokyo and Osaka metro areas, it's the only chance many people get to feel proper, local pride in a team.

As a bonus, the "Koshien" of the nickname is the hallowed stadium of the team I follow, the Hanshin Tigers. Who were pants for all the decades I followed them until they won the Japan Series in the deciding game last October. A game at Koshien is the best experience in Japanese baseball - and one of the best spectator sport experiences full stop.

[Baby Huey]

Yes, but, well, it's the Yankees...

Not certain there's a more Manchester United-y team in American sport...

I'll give you the Cowboys as a counter. "Americas Team"...

I don't support a team , I just like watching baseball and with the east coast games being on early it's normally a Central or Eastern division game.

Tonight it's the Braves at the White Sox.

[Daniel Cabbaggio]

Have to admit to our American friends on here that the only players I know are Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and the all star guests who appeared in that famous episode of The Simpsons.

Couldn't name a single player beyond that. But aside from that, it's a game that intrigues me. I've watched Moneyball, I love the science and the number crunching behind the game that so many sports have adapted and the game has a long history and deep rootedness in the social fabric of America like football.

Been intending to seek out Ken Burn's documentary series on Baseball, given how brilliant his Civil War doc was.

You should watch 4 days in October, the 30 for 30 documentary.. should be available online somewhere for ya

[Ray K]

RIP The Oakland A's.

From 2025-27 they'll be the Sacramento A's (well at least that's where they're playing their home games) prior to their assumed move to Vegas

[Boston Bosox]

https://www.mlb.com/news/earthquake-shakes-yankee-stadium-before-game