Jay Kirk Baseball Thread since 2017: The 2021 season, Dodgers Repeat?

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

6 hours ago, NFLfan said:

Report: Mets and Jacob deGrom agree to five-year contract extension

 

Link: Mets Extend deGrom  

 

The Cubs make a counter move by signing Kyle Hendricks to a 4 year plus a vesting option http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26365496/cubs-starter-hendricks-gets-4-year-extension

 

 

Less than 48 hours till opening day for the remaining 28 clubs!

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

@NFLfan I am officially going to Toronto May 19-23 with Blue Jays game against the Red Sox one of the days

[NFLfan]

2 hours ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

@NFLfan I am officially going to Toronto May 19-23 with Blue Jays game against the Red Sox one of the days

 

That should be a lot of fun. Let me know how you like the stadium. Enjoy.

 

Will anyone be watching the games live or in real time on Thursday?

[HOZER]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26365496/cubs-starter-hendricks-gets-4-year-extension%3fplatform=amp

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

14 hours ago, NFLfan said:

 

That should be a lot of fun. Let me know how you like the stadium. Enjoy.

 

Will anyone be watching the games live or in real time on Thursday?

Will do, Just got the tickets, left field foul line. May 20 1:07 vs the Red Sox.

 

 

I will be watching the beginning part of the Cubs game, but have class at 4 which I am leaving early to go to a dinner. Will watch weekend games for sure

[2006Coltsbestever]

Mike Trout is a great player but how great is he? Does he deserve the contract he got? He has been in the league 8 years and his teams have never won a playoff series or a game in the playoffs. He has a lifetime batting avg of .307.

 

Off the top of my head these players were better all-time in my lifetime:

Barry Bonds

Mike Schmidt

Tony Gwynn

Rickey Henderson

Pete Rose

Derek Jeter

Alex (AROD)

Ken Griffey JR

Albert Pujols

Cal Ripken JR

Wade Boggs - he even once drink 30 beers on an airplane  

*Pitching wise - Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and Mariano Rivera were all more impactful and have rings playing a huge role. 

 

-I can make a strong argument that Mookie Betts is better now in today's league.

 

-I am not saying Kris Bryant is better than Mike Trout but he does have a ring and an MVP already in only 4 years played. 

 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

2 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Mike Trout is a great player but how great is he? Does he deserve the contract he got? He has been in the league 8 years and his teams have never won a playoff series or a game in the playoffs. He has a lifetime batting avg of .307.

 

Off the top of my head these players were better all-time in my lifetime:

Barry Bonds

Mike Schmidt

Tony Gwynn

Rickey Henderson

Pete Rose

Derek Jeter

Alex (AROD)

Ken Griffey JR

Albert Pujols

Cal Ripken JR

Wade Boggs - he even once drink 30 beers on an airplane  

*Pitching wise - Roger Clemens, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and Mariano Rivera were all more impactful and have rings playing a huge role. 

 

-I can make a strong argument that Mookie Betts is better now in today's league.

 

-I am not saying Kris Bryant is better than Mike Trout but he does have a ring and an MVP already in only 4 years played. 

 

I have a hard time adding Bonds, ARod, Clemens. And as you pointed out in the other thread a lot of these guys are before my time except. Rivera, ARod, Bonds, Jeter, Red's Griffey, Pujols. To me Henderson is still remembered as a speed guy, Ripken as a iron man, Boggs is only remembered for my generation for that story, Maddux, Johnson, Pedro I completely agree on them being ranked high. Jeter, I am mixed. Gwynn said in other thread. Pujols was high trajectory but once to Angels he kinda lost it. 

 

Interesting note with Pujols, I am friends with a second cousin of his, basically her grandmother was one of the aunts that helped raise him

[2006Coltsbestever]

4 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

I have a hard time adding Bonds, ARod, Clemens. And as you pointed out in the other thread a lot of these guys are before my time except. Rivera, ARod, Bonds, Jeter, Red's Griffey, Pujols. To me Henderson is still remembered as a speed guy, Ripken as a iron man, Boggs is only remembered for my generation for that story, Maddux, Johnson, Pedro I completely agree on them being ranked high. Jeter, I am mixed. Gwynn said in other thread. Pujols was high trajectory but once to Angels he kinda lost it. 

 

Interesting note with Pujols, I am friends with a second cousin of his, basically her grandmother was one of the aunts that helped raise him

Yeah it is all fun discussion. Trout is a great player but that contract is insane  . I think Harper's is too. Bryant's contract has me scared when that is due. I hope Theo keeps him unless he just becomes injury prone. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

One reason why it is tougher to rank Baseball players all-time is because of the steroid era. You can not really come up with a definitive GOAT. When people say Babe Ruth, I do not buy that either because when he played no minority's were allowed to play. Nobody could throw 100 MPH back then either,

[NFLfan]

7 hours ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

I will be watching the beginning part of the Cubs game, but have class at 4 which I am leaving early to go to a dinner. Will watch weekend games for sure

 

Enjoy. I have most of the day off tomorrow except when the Mets are playing. I have a training from 1 to 4 EST which is when the Mets game is taking place. 

[NFLfan]

What is everyone doing for Opening Day? 

[2006Coltsbestever]

8 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

What is everyone doing for Opening Day? 

Chillin at my parents house, on vaca watching MVP homer 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Bryant will always be MVP to me 

[NFLfan]

4 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Bryant will always be MVP to me 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

9 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

 

MVP MVP MVP MVP MVP

[2006Coltsbestever]

Orioles at Yankees are currently on ESPN. Cubs at Rangers are on at 4pm on WNDY here in Indianapolis.

 

Mets lead over the Nationals early on 1-0 in the 1st Inning. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

Mets are still up 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th. deGrom tossing a shutout so far. Cano's HR has been the only run off of Scherzer in the 1st Inning. Cards are up 3-0 over the Brewers in the 2nd Inning. This Yankees game is boring as they are up 4-1, Cubs are on at 4pm.

[PrincetonTiger]

Just a Reminder

 this is MLB 9 Innings PreView

[PrincetonTiger]

Big Pitching Matchup in DC

   Scherzer and DeGrom both have 10 Ks thru 7

[2006Coltsbestever]

Mets are still up 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th. deGrom tossing a shutout so far. Cano's HR has been the only run off of Scherzer in the 1st Inning. Cards are up 3-1 over the Brewers in the 3rd Inning. This Yankees game is boring as they are up 6-1 now, Cubs are on at 4pm.

[PrincetonTiger]

I probably watch more of the Marlins-Rockies at 3 CST to check out what Don Mattingly has done

[PrincetonTiger]

Earlier today F.P Santangelo made a very bad mistake and combined the names of Jake Arrieta and Aaron Nola

[PrincetonTiger]

Braves at Phillies is about to start

[2006Coltsbestever]

Mets still up 1-0, Top of the 8th now. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

5 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Braves at Phillies is about to start

Phillies will be an interesting team this season. All that money spent on Jake last season and now Harper this season. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Brewers are now ahead by 1

[2006Coltsbestever]

Brewers are now up 4-3  . Here they go again. Cards were up 3-0.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

20 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

Yeah it is all fun discussion. Trout is a great player but that contract is insane  . I think Harper's is too. Bryant's contract has me scared when that is due. I hope Theo keeps him unless he just becomes injury prone. 

Ya anything that big is gonna be insane, but remember how much money they bring in. It changes of course

[PrincetonTiger]

Looks like I will miss most Saturday afternoon games since ND and Jackie Young will be in Sweet 16 Action at 3 CST 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

14 hours ago, NFLfan said:

What is everyone doing for Opening Day? 

Had classes, using MLB.tv to watch Phillies/Braves and then at 3 will watch Cubs/Rangers until I have to go to class at 4 and then keep track on my phone

1 minute ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Looks like I will miss most Saturday afternoon games since ND and Jackie Young will be in Sweet 16 Action at 3 CST 

My college is Playing Stanford at 5 CST

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Had classes, using MLB.tv to watch Phillies/Braves and then at 3 will watch Cubs/Rangers until I have to go to class at 4 and then keep track on my phone

I am visiting my parents and eating a huge Bratwurst right now. Following all the games. Cubs will be on here in about 45 minutes.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

3 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I am visiting my parents and eating a huge Bratwurst right now. Following all the games. Cubs will be on here in about 45 minutes.

Ya I am just in my dorm room. Kinda hated the timing of the game. You seen lineup?

 

Andrew McCutchen first Philly At bat is a Leadoff Homerun

[2006Coltsbestever]

Just now, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Ya I am just in my dorm room. Kinda hated the timing of the game. You seen lineup?

I have not seen it yet. So I am not sure who Madden will play or where.

[PrincetonTiger]

3 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Had classes, using MLB.tv to watch Phillies/Braves and then at 3 will watch Cubs/Rangers until I have to go to class at 4 and then keep track on my phone

My college is Playing Stanford at 5 CST

Would love a Mo State win over Stanford esp. if ND wins

    My Alma Mater Southern Indiana could be playing for the Division II Men’s Basketball Championship about the same time in their home town

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

2 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I have not seen it yet. So I am not sure who Madden will play or where.

CF Alamora

3rd Bryant

1st Rizzo,

SS Baez

C Contreras

2B Bote

DH Zobs

RF Heyward

LF Zaguinis

 

[PrincetonTiger]

2 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Ya I am just in my dorm room. Kinda hated the timing of the game. You seen lineup?

 

Andrew McCutchen first Philly At bat is a Leadoff Homerun

I have thru B/R and certain Twitter sites

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

1 minute ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Would love a Mo State win over Stanford esp. if ND wins

    My Alma Mater Southern Indiana could be playing for the Division II Men’s Basketball Championship about the same time in their home town

I would too, it is interesting watching them play. First time since 2001 they made sweet sixteen

 

 

That be fun one for you guys

[2006Coltsbestever]

1 minute ago, PrincetonTiger said:

I have thru B/R and certain Twitter sites

Yeah 1-0 already, Harper grounded out.

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

2 minutes ago, PrincetonTiger said:

I have thru B/R and certain Twitter sites

Heyward is the only surprise to me

[2006Coltsbestever]

Mets now up 2-0 in the Top of the 8th, @NFLfan will be happy if they can hold it.