MLB Off-Topic

[Mabster]

A tiny follow up, complaints, on the pace of play stuff going on the the AFL.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...-some-players/

[HozAndMoose]

Greg Holland won the Mariano Rivera Award. Wade Davis deserved that way more than he did.

[Chef Matt]

Quote: Originally Posted by HozAndMoose

Greg Holland won the Mariano Rivera Award. Wade Davis deserved that way more than he did.

I can see the argument but with 46 saves and a team in the World Series that optimizes Mariano Rivera.

[Chef Matt]

See what I mean? That was classic Rivera lol. 2 Ks then a hit to give hope of a rally and finally a a third k. Haha

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by daflyboys

Was trying to find this under unwritten rules, but can't. I thought that an unwritten rule is that if you have a large lead late in the game (e.g., 7 run lead in the 9th), you take 2 strikes before swinging.

I've heard of taking 1 strike, but never taking 2.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by daflyboys

Was trying to find this under unwritten rules, but can't. I thought that an unwritten rule is that if you have a large lead late in the game (e.g., 7 run lead in the 9th), you take 2 strikes before swinging.

If that's written somewhere, it's in a ridiculous book. If anything, you aren't taking pitches, but are swinging to get the game over faster when up by a lot. The only time anyone is taking to two strikes is if a pitcher is all over the place and has been walking guys and you are already ahead in the count.

[Knight165]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chef Matt

I can see the argument but with 46 saves and a team in the World Series that optimizes Mariano Rivera.

Epitomize.....
(probably autocorrect though......funny how auto correct has led to MORE incorrect spellings than ever before!)

But yeah...pile up the saves and get to a W.S.

That's Mo alright!

M.K.
Knight165

[ShowTyme15]

AL/NL Gold Glove Finalists

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/20...s-announced-3/

AL, catcher: Alex Avila, Yan Gomes, Salvador Perez
AL, first base: Eric Hosmer, Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols
AL, second base: Robinson Cano, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler
AL, third base: Josh Donaldson, Adrian Beltre, Kyle Seager
AL, shortstop: Alcides Escobar, J.J. Hardy, Alexei Ramirez
AL, left field: Alex Gordon, Michael Brantley, Yoenis Cespedes
AL, center field: Adam Jones, Adam Eaton, Jackie Bradley Jr.
AL, right field: Kole Calhoun, Kevin Kiermaier, Nick Markakis
AL, pitcher: Mark Buehrle, Felix Hernandez, Dallas Keuchel

NL, catcher: Jonathan Lucroy, Russell Martin, Yadier Molina
NL, first base: Adrian Gonzalez, Justin Morneau, Adam LaRoche
NL, second base: D.J. LeMahieu, Brandon Phillips, Chase Utley
NL, third base: Nolan Arenado, Juan Uribe, Pablo Sandoval
NL, shortstop: Zack Cozart, Adeiny Hechavarria, Andrelton Simmons
NL, left field: Justin Upton, Starling Marte, Christian Yelich
NL, center field: Billy Hamilton, Denard Span, Juan Lagares
NL, right field: Jason Heyward, Gerardo Parra, Giancarlo Stanton
NL, pitcher: Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw, Adam Wainwright