MLB Daily Thread: 10-11-17: LMAO at Stephen Strasburg

[redseat]

Said star right fielder Mookie Betts: "He's done a great job in managing personalities and put us in a position to win. He listens to us, and he talks with us. Those dynamics he fits well."

Does anyone truly buy that?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

LMAO

"A lot of my team is under the weather with the change of weather, and the air conditioning in the hotel, and the air conditioning here," he said. "It's just this time of the year for mold around Chicago -- I think it's mold. I mean, I have it, too."

I have to imagine Dusty is fucking pissed. The rest of the team has to be.

Strasburg is getting TORN UP on XM's MLB Radio. By callers AND hosts.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Red Sox manager Farrell won't return in '18

In dumping Farrell now, Dombrowski agreed that the team needs a new voice in the clubhouse and a fresh public face. Despite another first-place American League East finish, the Red Sox grew increasingly unpopular this season. Prime-time television ratings on New England Sports Network dropped 15 percent below ratings last year, which was David Ortiz's final season

Bobby Valentine is waiting by the phone

 

[redseat]

Bobby Valentine is waiting by the phone

oh god, this team wouldn't even with 50 games if that Loco was the manager again

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

farrell fired

Red Sox manager Farrell won't return in '18

In dumping Farrell now, Dombrowski agreed that the team needs a new voice in the clubhouse and a fresh public face. Despite another first-place American League East finish, the Red Sox grew increasingly unpopular this season. Prime-time television ratings on New England Sports Network dropped 15 percent below ratings last year, which was David Ortiz's final season

Wonder if they'll go after the Dartmouth dude, Connecticut native, ex player, & former Detroit Tiger manager.....Brad Ausmus?

He's currently on the radar for a few teams...including my Amazin's.

 

[redseat]

Wonder if they'll go after the Dartmouth dude, Connecticut native, ex player, & former Detroit Tiger manager.....Brad Ausmus?

He's currently on the radar for a few teams...including my Amazin's.

Maybe... I'd rather have Cora but my opinion means nothing

 

[navamind]

Said star right fielder Mookie Betts: "He's done a great job in managing personalities and put us in a position to win. He listens to us, and he talks with us. Those dynamics he fits well."

Does anyone truly buy that?

I do think he played a role in the development of the Sox prospects over the years.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Wonder if they'll go after the Dartmouth dude, Connecticut native, ex player, & former Detroit Tiger manager.....Brad Ausmus?

He's currently on the radar for a few teams...including my Amazin's.

I want Ausmus. Although, the Mets are in a position to pick up a completely fresh face with absolutely no expectations, like Alex Cora

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Said star right fielder Mookie Betts: "He's done a great job in managing personalities and put us in a position to win. He listens to us, and he talks with us. Those dynamics he fits well."

Does anyone truly buy that?

Sure, he wouldnt be the first manager canned that players really liked

 

[navamind]

I'd love to have Gabe Kapler as the next Sox manager.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I want Ausmus. Although, the Mets are in a position to pick up a completely fresh face with absolutely no expectations, like Alex Cora

Bob Geren has also been mentioned....so has Robin Ventura and Sandy Alomar Jr.

I don't want Cora.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Probably right. He hasn't proved to be the greatest pitcher to ever toe the rubber, so he's a disappointment.

he was supposed to be nolan ryan with a slider.

 

[Clayton]

Strasburg is putting himself into Kevin Durant territory where everyone knows he is great but the guy isnt taking the extra step. If I'm a Nationals fan, I probably would be telling everyone to shut up and be happy that they have some other great starters.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

he was supposed to be nolan ryan with a slider.

Out of college...

 

[navamind]

he was supposed to be nolan ryan with a slider.

it's always a great idea to compare a player with no MLB experience to a HOFer

 

[Rock Strongo]

Out of college...

yup.

and he clearly hasnt been. im not saying he sucks, im saying as far as #1 overall picks expectations go, hes not been that.

 

[Rock Strongo]

it's always a great idea to compare a player with no MLB experience to a HOFer

happens to most all of them. remember harper?

 

[navamind]

yup.

and he clearly hasnt been. im not saying he sucks, im saying as far as #1 overall picks expectations go, hes not been that.

see my previous post, there hasn't been a single pitcher drafted #1 remotely close to being a HOFer.

 

[Clayton]

it's always a great idea to compare a player with no MLB experience to a HOFer

You could get a job at ESPN doing that

 

[navamind]

happens to most all of them. remember harper?

yes. Harper is on a HOF trajectory though.