A.L. Central Discussion 2016

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Clevelandplayer

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

The Indians Are Reshaping How We Think About Relievers – The Ringer

Indians do seem to be getting better usage out of Miller than the Cubs have with Chapman.

It's awesome to have two guys like him and Allen, not only because of their abilities, but also their willingness to pitch wherever Francona decides they're needed.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Hawk Talks: The eternal competition between ... Kris Bryant...

Todd Frazier, he of the 102 OPS+ and sub-.300 OBP, is better than Kris Bryant.

I can't stand Hawk Harrelson. He's the perfect hill-billy city boy color man for that meth-head franchise.

Did you notice that article was written by a broad? That's fascinating to me.

 

[Omar 382]

If Verlander was allowing home runs at his career average (0.8/9) instead of a career-high 1.2/9, I think he'd be in the top three for CY. His ERA would be under 3.00, I'm pretty sure. And all his other key numbers this season are among the best seasons of his career. The damn long bombs have killed him.

Some believe that home runs are largely out of the pitcher's control (hence, xFIP)

 

[Howie115]

Some believe that home runs are largely out of the pitcher's control (hence, xFIP)

Interestingly, JV's worst season for HR allowed before this year was his MVP season ( 24 allowed in 2011).

 

[navamind]

Verlander's also giving up harder contact than he has throughout his career. His 28.9% hard contact rate would be his highest since 2007 (32%). His HR/FB rate (10.8%, which still isn't very high) is above his career norm (8%), but he's also sporting the highest flyball rate of his career (47.4%; it was 45.5% last year too).

Interestingly, JV's worst season for HR allowed before this year was his MVP season ( 24 allowed in 2011).

Most of that has to do with throwing so many innings.. his 251 IP is a career high. His HR/9 was only 0.86.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Some believe that home runs are largely out of the pitcher's control (hence, xFIP)

Doesn't matter what dumbass idea it is, you can always find "some" who "believe" it.

 

[dougplayer]

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Lol. Good post. Lol. Good post

 

[dougplayer]

Hard contact is what the TIGERS are going to give the royals and Indians this month. Hard and fast. No lube.

 

[Wamu]

Hard contact is what the TIGERS are going to give the royals and Indians this month. Hard and fast. No lube.

 

[dougplayer]

It won't be so bad coughing up the lead in the central Indian fan. You are used to it. Since 1948. The hard part will be when jimbo khaki pants comes down to that school down there and gives Urban a lesson.

 

[dougplayer]

Verlander's also giving up harder contact than he has throughout his career. His 28.9% hard contact rate would be his highest since 2007 (32%). His HR/FB rate (10.8%, which still isn't very high) is above his career norm (8%), but he's also sporting the highest flyball rate of his career (47.4%; it was 45.5% last year too).



Most of that has to do with throwing so many innings.. his 251 IP is a career high. His HR/9 was only 0.86.

 

[Iffster]

Imagine my surprise when I saw that MLB games were still going on for AL Central teams today. I thought the division was going to be decided by Sept 2. ''Mr. Player'' gave us the date back in July. I never doubted his word for one minute. I see the Indians in first by 4.5 games!!!! That is NOT when Mr. Player predicted!!!!! Who CAN you trust now a days? You are promised a downward spiral and a determination of the final outcome....and what do you get? Bullshit! I am sadly disappointed. What is next? The Wolverines possibly losing to MSU and OSU? Yes....there is no one you can trust anymore. (sigh)

 

[broncosmitty]

Hey iffy,

How much are rooting for Danny Duffy tonight?

 

[Iffster]

Hey iffy,

How much are rooting for Danny Duffy tonight?

I was told by "The Predictor" to watch for a Marlin victory over Cleveland as this will foretell of the Great Downward Spiral that has been predicted since.....????

PS...I believe it has been also foretold that a "Breaking One Off" on KC would conversely create a corresponding Upward Spiral for Detroit?

 

[broncosmitty]

So, a lot?

 

[Erie Warrior]

So how badly does UM lose to that tough Hawaii team tomorrow, 20 or 30 points?

 

[dougplayer]

Sanchez. Schooling the royals

 

[dougplayer]

I was told by "The Predictor" to watch for a Marlin victory over Cleveland as this will foretell of the Great Downward Spiral that has been predicted since.....????

PS...I believe it has been also foretold that a "Breaking One Off" on KC would conversely create a corresponding Upward Spiral for Detroit?

I said it would be obvious the indians were spiraling down by September 2.
To the smart baseball fan. It is obvious

 

[dougplayer]

Hawaii could be tough. Lot of heart that team has. Of course not as tough as bowling Green acres. Or that power house furman. But jimbo khaki pants will have those wolverines ready