OT - I'm bored, Part III!

[Darkstone42]

So, WW, are you watching that Tigers/Pirates game?

 

[ritari330]

Uh oh... not my wheelhouse...

How about those Expos, that Gary Carter is some player.

Well, its early in the season so baseball isn't mentioned as much as in the summer when hockey is over.

But yeah, the Expos aren't as bad as last year

 

[Darkstone42]

Well, its early in the season so baseball isn't mentioned as much as in the summer when hockey is over.

But yeah, the Expos aren't as bad as last year

I disagree. They don't seem to have competed at all.

 

[naslundfan19]

I (and I bet John as well) have been pleasantly surprised by the Mariners so far.

 

[ritari330]

That smiley is scary

 

[naslundfan19]

That smiley is scary

Yes, yes it is.

 

[ritari330]

I disagree. They don't seem to have competed at all.

closer to .500 than last year. They definately aren't as bad as last year

Edit: And now I get the joke...

 

[elocomotive]

I disagree. They don't seem to have competed at all.

Lol.

 

[elocomotive]

closer to .500 than last year. They definately aren't as bad as last year

.500 would be a good goal for the Nats this year. Most important thing for them - Strausburg gets healthy, even if he doesn't pitch.

 

[naslundfan19]

.500 would be a good goal for the Nats this year. Most important thing for them - Strausburg gets healthy, even if he doesn't pitch.

Hey eloco, do you agree with keeping Harper out of the majors this year?

 

[Darkstone42]

Hey eloco, do you agree with keeping Harper out of the majors this year?

I do!

I wouldn't call him up until his performance necessitates it. I would rather have an elite talent from ages 22-28 than 19-25. That way you get his prime.

 

[elocomotive]

Hey eloco, do you agree with keeping Harper out of the majors this year?

I don't know enough about the situation to be honest. I mean, they aren't going to compete for a playoff spot this year, so whatever is best for him in the long term seems the smart move. And what that is, I don't know. I do like this...

In 20 games since his visit to the eye doctor, Harper is hitting .480 (36 for 75) with a .547 on-base percentage and an .893 slugging percentage — with 7 homers, 10 doubles and 23 RBI.

I'm kind of a baseball whore. I have 3 teams - Nats, Indians, and Os. Probably in that order. Was a die-hard Os fan for a long time, but Angelos slowly ruined it for me.

 

[naslundfan19]

I agree with Chris, by the way. Keep him down for now.

 

[ritari330]

I kinda agree with Chris and Brian, but if he gets up to AAA and hits like .330+ why not call him up in September?

 

[BOSSMANPC]

We only have triple AAA ball so I have nothing to offer.

 

[Darkstone42]

I kinda agree with Chris and Brian, but if he gets up to AAA and hits like .330+ why not call him up in September?

The concern is that it starts his clock. You don't want a guy like Harper to get Super Two status. An extra year of arbitration could be salary hell.

 

[naslundfan19]

The concern is that it starts his clock. You don't want a guy like Harper to get Super Two status. An extra year of arbitration could be salary hell.

That's what I was thinking too.

 

[Darkstone42]

Pirates win! The bats are coming alive for these young Bucs.

 

[naslundfan19]

Dallas up 16 on Oklahoma City at halftime.

 

[Destroydacre]

I (and I bet John as well) have been pleasantly surprised by the Mariners so far.

Very much so. I'm shocked. The offense still stinks, but the pitching has been great lately. I'm not counting on anything, but maybe the M's could actually trade for a bat this summer.

Nice to see you back on here Brian.