2017 AL CENTRAL DISCUSSION

[ChiSoxFan]

He's a Kraut. And he LOOOOOOOVES Obama.

If only he were O'Bama, an Irish guy from the south side. Utleys would have canvassed for him.

 

[osubuckeye89]

damn

JV throwing over 250 innings is bonkers.


If I HAD to pick i think id go Jose---- just because he seems to have had a more consistent season. Frankie has been ridiculously hot lately, -same with Kluber--- but Kluber missed a little time, and Lindor wasnt that great for a stretch there.

Lindor had a "meh" first half

.252/.312/.456 14 HR 43 RBI, which are still decent numbers, average and OBP tanked though.

Second half though -

.311/.375/.576 17 HR 40 RBI, with games to play still

also his OPS went from .768 in the first half to currently .951 in the 2nd

he's basically been very high level in all aspects in the second half.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

What the hell with this manifesto.

As a mets fan, I can understand why an MVP debate between three players on the same team would look like advanced astro physics to you.

 

[Captain]

Heck of a statement. You pull that bravado out every 50 years or so?

 

[ChiSoxFan]

As a mets fan, I can understand why an MVP debate between three players on the same team would look like advanced astro physics to you.

Early prediction: Matt Harvey 2018 NL Comeback PoY. Book it.

 

[Captain]

Early prediction: Matt Harvey 2018 NL Comeback PoY. Book it.

My kid has a Matt Harvey jersey. I feel like jamming it up his little ass every time Harvey pitches.

 

[ChiSoxFan]

My kid has a Matt Harvey jersey. I feel like jamming it up his little ass every time Harvey pitches.

When he first came up, he was awesome. Hope he can sniff that again.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Heck of a statement. You pull that bravado out every 50 years or so?

Nah, just when a fan of a team whose very existence makes me feel better about being an Indians fan gets lippy.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

When he first came up, he was awesome. Hope he can sniff that again.

That ship's sailed.

 

[navamind]

Nah, just when a fan of a team whose very existence makes me feel better about being an Indians fan gets lippy.

you mean the one that's managed to squeeze in a few WS titles since the Indians' last one?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

you mean the one that's managed to squeeze in a few WS titles since the Indians' last one?

Yep. I was ten when they last won, so it doesn't mean that much to me. In my adult life, they've won fewer games, had fewer winning seasons, fewer playoff berths, and generally made themselves the poster children for ineptitude in MLB, all while spending a shitload more cash than the Tribe.

Yes, their existence makes me feel better about being an Indians fan.

 

[navamind]

Yep. I was ten when they last won, so it doesn't mean that much to me. In my adult life, they've won fewer games, had fewer winning seasons, fewer playoff berths, and generally made themselves the poster children for ineptitude in MLB, all while spending a shitload more cash than the Tribe.

Yes, their existence makes me feel better about being an Indians fan.

can't argue with that















The Marlins, however...

 

[osubuckeye89]

Indians with spring training pitching strategy and still win

 

[ChiSoxFan]

That ship's sailed.

Most likely. Shame.

 

[Captain]

Yep. I was ten when they last won, so it doesn't mean that much to me. In my adult life, they've won fewer games, had fewer winning seasons, fewer playoff berths, and generally made themselves the poster children for ineptitude in MLB, all while spending a shitload more cash than the Tribe.

Yes, their existence makes me feel better about being an Indians fan.

I guess when you are judging based on everything but winning, and don't count what you don't like, that's a great strategy. The Tribe....King's of the "Almost". Puto.

 

[Good_Code]

So which Free Agents will the Royals sign this offseason? Hosmer, Moose, Esky, Vargas, Cain

My opinion is they will keep Hoz, Esky, and Vargas. Moose will be worth too much with all the homers. The outfield is in decent shape without Cain. Hoz is the most consistent glue besides Salvy. Eskys defense shouldn't cost them that much and I don't think there will be much interest in Vargas. Who the hell knows at this point.

 

[osubuckeye89]

Pitchers who were good when they first came up and the ended up biting Dick?

Member this bum, Indians fans

 

[navamind]

Pitchers who were good when they first came up and the ended up biting Dick?

Member this bum, Indians fans

hard to have long term success nowadays when your strikeout rate is below 4 K/9. that should have been a huge red flag

Jeremy Sowers Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I guess when you are judging based on everything but winning, and don't count what you don't like, that's a great strategy. The Tribe....King's of the "Almost". Puto.

There's a guy on here named dougplayer. I think you'll like him, Cholo. Like you, he's got a strong affinity for things from the eighties. You and he should get together; I think you'd have a blast. You could wear parachute pants and listen to Richard Marx albums. Or maybe Miami Sound Machine is more your style?

 

[dougplayer]

Verlander robbed 2x of CY YOUNG...kluber gifted 1 C.Y. YOUNG....to vote kluber another CY. YOUNG...would be a stain upon the game.