Non-Mariners Stuff

[NWinAZ]

See, signing free agents can actually help a team...

 

[wazzu31]

See, signing free agents can actually help a team...

Eh, I’ll put my hand up. I was completely against signing him.

 

[NWinAZ]

Eh, I’ll put my hand up. I was completely against signing him.

He wasn't my choice either, but adding talent works. I am a firm believer in that...

And I didn't want him only because I think we are top heavy with left-handers.

 

[wazzu31]

He wasn't my choice either, but adding talent works. I am a firm believer in that...

And I didn't want him only because I think we are top heavy with left-handers.

That was my justification along with him sucking in the field. So he didn’t “fit” plus zero chance he was going to sign with Seattle when on paper he would’ve gotten 10 AB’s a week

 

[SeattleCoug]

Angels’ Dylan Bundy vomits on mound against Yankees in shocking scene

Dylan Bundy wasn’t pitching well — and he was feeling even worse.

nypost.com

I guess good thing there wasnt a game in Seattle the last few days with this heat

 

[NWinAZ]

That was my justification along with him sucking in the field. So he didn’t “fit” plus zero chance he was going to sign with Seattle when on paper he would’ve gotten 10 AB’s a week

And would offer him 10 cents on the dollar.

 

[wazzu31]

And would offer him 10 cents on the dollar.

But even if Seattle offered him the same deal do you think he would’ve signed? He isn’t at the point in his career where he just wants to cash a check and sit on the bench. Nor does he fit the model of “mentor” at least IMO. Mentors are great, utility players are great, but a Chone Figgins where they aren’t happy with how they are being used can be cancerous especially with a young team.

 

[NWinAZ]

But even if Seattle offered him the same deal do you think he would’ve signed? He isn’t at the point in his career where he just wants to cash a check and sit on the bench. Nor does he fit the model of “mentor” at least IMO. Mentors are great, utility players are great, but a Chone Figgins where they aren’t happy with how they are being used can be cancerous especially with a young team.

First off, comparing anyone to Chone Figgins is just wrong. He was one of a kind and that kind isn't something we want. I would not have signed him to sit him. I still don't get anyones perspective that we had such great outfielders that signing a vet would block them or cause us to sit the vet? If he hit here like has has been hitting in Washington, then he would play daily and given a section of his own at T-Whatever. Hell, there might have been monthly parades for him at this rate.

Sign veteran talent, make young punks force their way into the lineup, find a place for each guy in the lineup that is hitting regardless of positioning or experience level. Eventually have enough talent where you can use talented offensive player who is also talented defensive player on a daily basis.

 

[wazzu31]

First off, comparing anyone to Chone Figgins is just wrong. He was one of a kind and that kind isn't something we want. I would not have signed him to sit him. I still don't get anyones perspective that we had such great outfielders that signing a vet would block them or cause us to sit the vet? If he hit here like has has been hitting in Washington, then he would play daily and given a section of his own at T-Whatever. Hell, there might have been monthly parades for him at this rate.

Sign veteran talent, make young punks force their way into the lineup, find a place for each guy in the lineup that is hitting regardless of positioning or experience level. Eventually have enough talent where you can use talented offensive player who is also talented defensive player on a daily basis.

Ok, Figgins may have been a bad or extreme example. It isn’t “blocking”. He would not have been a starter, being better is irrelevant. He wasn’t going to start over White, France or Haniger. They could have signed him had Jerry not been married to 2B being a filled position.

 

[NWinAZ]

Ok, Figgins may have been a bad or extreme example. It isn’t “blocking”. He would not have been a starter, being better is irrelevant. He wasn’t going to start over White, France or Haniger. They could have signed him had Jerry not been married to 2B being a filled position.

I thought we were talking about Schwarber? He is a LF and we had nobody inked in for that spot coming into spring. Oh well, we didn't sign him, anyone else, and may never sign a real free agent in my lifetime.

 

[wazzu31]

I thought we were talking about Schwarber? He is a LF and we had nobody inked in for that spot coming into spring. Oh well, we didn't sign him, anyone else, and may never sign a real free agent in my lifetime.

I was talking about Schwaber. He could have been the DH for the Mariners if Jerry was more open to having France play 2B or if Seager was willing to move to 2B. There isn’t a single major league free agent that would’ve signed up to play LF for the Mariners this year. You may call it blocking, I call it seat warming and he isn’t at that point in his career yet. Only position that is being blocked is 2B, and I cannot for the life of me understand why. No 2B prospects, no prospects who could project as a 2B.

And we will get one. Bryant will be the Mariners opening day 3B…bank on it.

 

[NWinAZ]

Tomorrow is Bobby Bonilla Day, when the retired baseball player will collect a $1.2 million check from the New York Mets as he has and will continue to do so every July 1 from 2011 through 2035 thanks to a buyout deal with the franchise

 

[SeattleCoug]

Tomorrow is Bobby Bonilla Day, when the retired baseball player will collect a $1.2 million check from the New York Mets as he has and will continue to do so every July 1 from 2011 through 2035 thanks to a buyout deal with the franchise

one of the funnier days of the year

 

[SeattleCoug]

Things arent trending well with this story.

Bauer placed on leave amid sexual assault claims

Major League Baseball has placed Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on seven-day administrative leave amid sexual assault allegations that are being investigated by police and MLB.

www.espn.com

 

[NWinAZ]

Things arent trending well with this story.

Bauer placed on leave amid sexual assault claims

Major League Baseball has placed Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer on seven-day administrative leave amid sexual assault allegations that are being investigated by police and MLB.

www.espn.com

Ya I have been following this a little. I have mixed feelings on which is the truth. Sad story either way.

 

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[wazzu31]

Truthfully that is the most articulate thing Babe ever said if that was his legitimate quote.

 

[NWinAZ]

Two things about this stand out.
1- Ohtani takes no BP.
2- Jeremy Reed is a hitting coach?