2025 Major League Baseball Thread

[supersix4]

Post season news is coming fast

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Chris Snyder to Toronto and Lyle Overbay to Arizona has been put on hold

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Red Sox decline $6 million option for shortstop Alex Gonzalez

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leave it to the yankees fans

Confetti made up of personal documents

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Jays talk halladay trade

[toef]

I heard the Phillies are going after Halladay.

If that's the case, they're the new Yankees, in terms of buying championships. A rotation with Lee/Halladay/Hamels (assuming Hamels hasn't completely lost it) would be nearly impossible to stop.

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by toefer

I heard the Phillies are going after Halladay.

If that's the case, they're the new Yankees, in terms of buying championships. A rotation with Lee/Halladay/Hamels (assuming Hamels hasn't completely lost it) would be nearly impossible to stop.

That is a nasty rotation.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by toefer

I heard the Phillies are going after Halladay.

If that's the case, they're the new Yankees, in terms of buying championships. A rotation with Lee/Halladay/Hamels (assuming Hamels hasn't completely lost it) would be nearly impossible to stop.

Do the Phillies have the players to get Halladay? I know there was a couple prospects they wouldn't give up when they were negotiating with the Blue Jays during the season, but maybe after not winning the Series they'd reconsider. I wonder if Halladay would consider signing an extension with the Phillies or if he's set on becoming a free agent after the season. I can't imagine the Phillies would be able to offer a contract that could compete with what the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, or Angels would likely offer.

Also, if the Phillies were to get Halladay that wouldn't make them the new Yankees. The Yankees buy players, the Phillies acquire players. Few of the Philly players were huge money free agents, and they've made some good moves to acquire Lee and possibly Halladay.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Do the Phillies have the players to get Halladay? I know there was a couple prospects they wouldn't give up when they were negotiating with the Blue Jays during the season, but maybe after not winning the Series they'd reconsider. I wonder if Halladay would consider signing an extension with the Phillies or if he's set on becoming a free agent after the season. I can't imagine the Phillies would be able to offer a contract that could compete with what the Yankees, Red Sox, Mets, or Angels would likely offer.

Also, if the Phillies were to get Halladay that wouldn't make them the new Yankees. The Yankees buy players, the Phillies acquire players. Few of the Philly players were huge money free agents, and they've made some good moves to acquire Lee and possibly Halladay.

I thought he despises the national league for having to bat.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by supersix4

I thought he despises the national league for having to bat.

Halladay has said that. I think the Blue Jays had some pitchers get injured last season during interleague play while running the bases. I think Halladay would be willing to play one year in Philadelphia rather than stay in Toronto, and maybe he would grow to accept batting in exchange for easier pitching.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

If someone is walking with that much weed then I agree it's ridiculous. But he was driving. What difference does the quantity make? If you're under the influence you're under the influence. This should be treated exactly as someone who was drinking.

Are you honestly trying to tell me that the affects of weed and alcohol are similar?? because that is absurd...

[toef]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Also, if the Phillies were to get Halladay that wouldn't make them the new Yankees. The Yankees buy players, the Phillies acquire players. Few of the Philly players were huge money free agents, and they've made some good moves to acquire Lee and possibly Halladay.

The end result is the same, because people get on the Yankees for not growing their own talent.

Whether you "acquire" players by trading other players or trading money doesn't really make a difference, and picking them up from the free agent pool isn't all that different either. You're still assembling a team of stars instead of growing your own.

[toef]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

Are you honestly trying to tell me that the affects of weed and alcohol are similar?? because that is absurd...

No, I think he's pointing out that driving under the influence is driving under the influence. Which is true. They don't have to have the same effects to affect your driving.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by toefer

No, I think he's pointing out that driving under the influence is driving under the influence. Which is true. They don't have to have the same effects to affect your driving.

Back to baseball don't want this to get shut down


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Anyway I was just thinking I hadn't heard about rookie of the year I was shocked to see on mlb Reimold and Wieters weren't even really in the picture

[toef]

Originally Posted by supersix4

Back to baseball don't want this to get shut down


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Anyway I was just thinking I hadn't heard about rookie of the year I was shocked to see on mlb Reimold and Wieters weren't even really in the picture

I don't like the way MLB hands out awards after the season. They try to milk it by releasing a few at a time, which seems pointless.

They might as well make an event of it, and begin a tradition of announcing all winners (RotY, MVP, Cy Young, etc) at the same event, at the same time every year (something like the first Tuesday after the World Series, or something, so people know when it will happen).

They may have reasons for doing it the way they currently do, that I'm just unaware of.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by toefer

I don't like the way MLB hands out awards after the season. They try to milk it by releasing a few at a time, which seems pointless.

They might as well make an event of it, and begin a tradition of announcing all winners (RotY, MVP, Cy Young, etc) at the same event, at the same time every year (something like the first Tuesday after the World Series, or something, so people know when it will happen).

They may have reasons for doing it the way they currently do, that I'm just unaware of.

Yeah, I was so unaware of all the awards, you'd think with how well MLB does history they'd be able to get better press on their awards.

Shame my two got such little respect

[toef]

Here's the schedule, for anyone who wants it:

Nov 12th - AL and NL Silver Slugger Awards
Nov 16th - AL and NL Rookie of the Year Awards
Nov 17th - AL Cy Young Award
Nov 18th - AL and NL Manager of the Year Awards
Nov 19th - NL Cy Young Award
Nov 23rd - AL MVP Award
Nov 24th - NL MVP Award

If they want to milk it that long, why not do one per month, and try to carry it all the way to spring training?

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by toefer

If they want to milk it that long, why not do one per month, and try to carry it all the way to spring training?

LMAO Jeter or Mauer getting the MVP in florida

[Jellybeans]

Any updates on Aroldis chapman going to Yankees ?

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Any updates on Aroldis chapman going to Yankees ?

Yep he's said he loves the Orioles more then life itself and would never sign in NY

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Any updates on Aroldis chapman going to Yankees ?

Can Chapman sign now or does he have to wait until the start of free agency? I think he could sign now but I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by supersix4

Yep he's said he loves the Orioles more then life itself and would never sign in NY

I'd be shocked if Peter Angelos is willing to match the kind of money the Yanks and Red Sox will offer this kid. The Orioles aren't a cheap team but I can't imagine them giving $40-$60 million to an unproven pitcher.

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I'd be shocked if Peter Angelos is willing to match the kind of money the Yanks and Red Sox will offer this kid. The Orioles aren't a cheap team but I can't imagine them giving $40-$60 million to an unproven pitcher.

I know thats why I put the rolling guy in because I'm sure the red sox will be amped up to get him from the yankees. sucks to be an O's fan.

[toef]

Originally Posted by toefer

Out of a bit of boredom, I threw the following together. It's a ranking of the teams, in order of who paid the least amount of money per win.

(xx) = number of wins this season
(xx%) = team salary relative to MLB average
red = teams with a losing record
blue = playoff teams

1. Marlins..................423k......(87).......(42% )
2. Padres...................571k......(75).......(48% )
3. Rays......................754k......(84).......(72 %)
4. Twins....................759k.......(86).......(74 %)
5. Pirates...................786k......(62).......(55 %)
6. Rangers..................789k.....(87).......(78%)
7. Rockies...................817k.....(92).......(85% )
8. Athletics..................831k.....(75).......(71 %)
9. Reds.......................910k.....(78)......(80% )
10. Giants...................934k.....(88).......(93%)
11. Cardinals...............973k.....(91)......(100%)
12. Brewers................998k.....(80).......(90%)
13. Nationals..............1.01m....(59).......(67%)
14. Orioles.................1.05m....(64).......(76%)
15. D-backs................1.05m....(70).......(83%)
16. Dodgers...............1.06m.....(95)......(114%)
17. Blue Jays.............1.08m.....(75)........(92%)
18. Royals.................1.09m.....(65)........(80%)
19. Braves.................1.13m.....(86).......(110%)
20. Mariners..............1.16m.....(85).......(112%)
21. Angels.................1.17m.....(97).......(129%)
22. Phillies................1.22m.....(93).......(128% )
23. White Sox............1.22m.....(79).......(109%)
24. Indians................1.27m.....(65).......(92%)
25. Red Sox...............1.29m.....(95).......(139%)
26. Tigers..................1.34m.....(86).......(130% )
27. Astros..................1.39m.....(74).......(117% )
28. Cubs....................1.63m.....(83).......(153% )
29. Mets....................1.94m.....(70).......(154% )
30. Yankees...............1.96m.....(103).....(228%)

Here's the new list, updated with playoff wins...

1. Marlins..................423k......(87).......(42% )
2. Padres...................571k......(75).......(48% )
3. Twins....................750k.......(87).......(74 %)
4. Rays......................754k......(84).......(72 %)
5. Pirates...................786k......(62).......(55 %)
6. Rangers..................789k.....(87).......(78%)
7. Rockies...................809k.....(93).......(85% )
8. Athletics..................831k.....(75).......(71 %)
9. Reds.......................910k.....(78)......(80% )
10. Giants...................934k.....(88).......(93%)
11. Cardinals...............973k.....(91)......(100%)
12. Brewers................998k.....(80).......(90%)
13. Nationals..............1.01m....(59).......(67%)
14. Dodgers...............1.02m.....(99)......(114%)
15. Orioles.................1.05m....(64).......(76%)
16. D-backs................1.05m....(70).......(83%)
17. Blue Jays.............1.08m.....(75)........(92%)
18. Royals.................1.09m.....(65)........(80%)
19. Phillies................1.11m.....(102).....(128%)
20. Angels.................1.12m.....(102).....(129%)
21. Braves.................1.13m.....(86).......(110%)
22. Mariners..............1.16m.....(85).......(112%)
23. White Sox............1.22m.....(79).......(109%)
24. Indians................1.27m.....(65).......(92%)
25. Red Sox...............1.29m.....(95).......(139%)
26. Tigers..................1.34m.....(86).......(130% )
27. Astros..................1.39m.....(74).......(117% )
28. Cubs....................1.63m.....(83).......(153% )
29. Yankees...............1.77m.....(114).....(228%)
30. Mets....................1.94m.....(70).......(154% )


Notes (for those who don't want to compare):
*The Twins moved from 4th to 3rd, due to their 1 win in the 1-game playoff with the Tigers.
*Dodgers moved from 16th to 14th.
*Phillies moved from 22nd to 19th.
*Angels moved from 21st to 20th.
*Yankees moved out of last place into 29th. Mets suck.
*Winning a World Series is obviously priceless, but if I were able to attach a value to the Yankees' Game 6 win, they'd probably be #1 on the list.

[Jellybeans]

DAMON, MATSUI AMONG 31 PLAYERS FILING FOR FREE AGENCY

Source :http://www.tsn.ca/mlb/story/?id=297814