MLB Daily Thread: 9/14/2017: "Racism is as American as Baseball" banner at Fenway confuses everyone

[Rock Strongo]

Hoskins, who was called up to the Phillies on Aug. 10, is the fastest player in major league history to get to 17 career homers. The record was 42 games by Wally Berger, an outfielder for the Boston Braves in 1930.

 

[Rock Strongo]

I may be alone in this

But im starting to sense the Indians are pouring a lot of emotion and energy into keeping this winning streak alive, which can be dangerous come October

word

 

[soxfan1468927]

I hate myself for saying this, but..."that's not the yankees fault."

Need shower

I didn't say it was their fault. I'm pointing out that crying because the Red Sox faced the Phillies when the Yankees faced the Mets is stupid, even if the Mets were expected to be better before the season started.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

How did they get that thing in there?

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

I didn't say it was their fault. I'm pointing out that crying because the Red Sox faced the Phillies when the Yankees faced the Mets is stupid, even if the Mets were expected to be better before the season started.

Oh I agree that it's stupid any time a Yankee cries

 

[Rock Strongo]

How did they get that thing in there?

thats the question of the day.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

no one knew what this meant or what it was for, but they were booed loudly when escorted out.
ANTIFA Boston has taken responsibility, tho the people who dropped the banner deny that.

I think we've all missed the mark. I think they're pro America and racism. It's Boston, after all.

Make Racism Great Again.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

How did they get that thing in there?

Uhhhh....good question. Don't they search for schtuff at the gates nowadays? How do you "sneak" in a 10X20-foot banner?

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

ehh

i mean- i just dont agree

they are taking their time bringing miller back, playing a ton of kids like Erik Gonzalez, Yandy Diaz, Greg Allen--- having urshela playing 2nd base one day.. etc.......pitching guys like freaking Nick Goody and Tyler Olson in crucial situations yesterday.

Jose Ramirez has sat out almost half a dozen games during the streak- Bruce has sat out like half a dozen games during the streak. Talking of playing Kipnis in center.

i dunno.

i think that there is some truth to what you are saying- but its not like Francona is even CLOSE to managing games in a way where they "have" to win this game to keep the streak alive....most of the time it feels like the opposite to be honest.

Maybe a little wishful thinking cause its our likely opponent, and I would trust Francona in that spot more than anyone

I just started thinking that the other night when Kluber started the 9th, raised an eyebrow

 

[PolarVortex]

Hoskins, who was called up to the Phillies on Aug. 10, is the fastest player in major league history to get to 17 career homers. The record was 42 games by Wally Berger, an outfielder for the Boston Braves in 1930.

Career OPS+:
Berger 138
Yastrzemski 130
Rice 128

 

[cerealboi]

rhys hoskins now has 17 HR in 33 games

As if the the league needed any more evidence that there is some new PED that is getting slipped by the piss testers.

So now in the last year we've had three rookies that had months where they were homering at a torrid pace. Two of those rookies happen to be on the Yankees and now the Philly rookie is getting in on the act.

Nothing to see here, all perfectly normal. . .

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Mets were the NL favorites this season

A WS and playoff team the past 2

What? No. Some folks said the Mets would have the best pitching in baseball.

<falls out of chair laughing>

Fuck you, @yoga≈surfing.

<falls out of chair laughing again>

No one had them as the favorites in the NL. Cubs.

 

[WiggyRuss]

What? No. Some folks said the Mets would have the best pitching in baseball.

<falls out of chair laughing>

Fuck you, @yoga≈surfing.

<falls out of chair laughing again>

No one had them as the favorites in the NL. Cubs.

Matt Harvey isnt a Cy Young contender?

i dont believe it.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

So "One" of the favorites

Lucy Literal

If "one" of the favorites means, like, the top 30-40% of teams. . .

 

[cerealboi]

Maybe a little wishful thinking cause its our likely opponent, and I would trust Francona in that spot more than anyone

I just started thinking that the other night when Kluber started the 9th, raised an eyebrow

Speaking of the win streak . . . not to take anything away from the Indians, but are the Tigers after the Martinez and Verlander trade now the worst team in the AL? Miggy is a shell of his former self, Fulmer is hurt. That franchise does not look good.

 

[Rock Strongo]

As if the the league needed any more evidence that there is some new PED that is getting slipped by the piss testers.

So now in the last year we've had three rookies that had months where they were homering at a torrid pace. Two of those rookies happen to be on the Yankees and now the Philly rookie is getting in on the act.

Nothing to see here, all perfectly normal. . .

yeah its a bit fishy...

phil palntier types were once rare

 

[PolarVortex]

I may be alone in this

But im starting to sense the Indians are pouring a lot of emotion and energy into keeping this winning streak alive, which can be dangerous come October

LOL. But I can understand why you need to believe this.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

they [Mets] actually had a very talented team to start the year, and one that wasn't much different from the 2015 World Series club.

I agree with the bold in so much as they were both overrated.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I may be alone in this

But im starting to sense the Indians are pouring a lot of emotion and energy into keeping this winning streak alive, which can be dangerous come October

I just want the fucking playoffs to start already.

 

[cerealboi]

I think we've all missed the mark. I think they're pro America and racism. It's Boston, after all.

Make Racism Great Again.

"what do you mean 'again'? wasn't it always great?" - Vortex