2025 Major League Baseball Thread

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by sycro

But none of those is that giant of a leap, especially for a guy in the prime years of his career (he was 28 when he hit 40+). The increase in HRs could also be a consequence of both playing more games (19 more than the previous season, and 7 and 8 more than the previous) and becoming a better hitter (jumping from ~.300 to .336). 92-98 he followed the course of a power hitter in their peak years. It was 2000 and on where his numbers were significantly higher than what could be expected.

see im not sure about that entirely and heres why

He played 140 games in 1992 and on avg hit a HR every 4.2 games

He played 159 games in 93 and his HR avg went up to 3.6 games

Statistically speaking thats a HUGE jump

We can take the following years subsequently and hes what you get

94 - 3.0
95 - 4.3
96 - 3.7

00 - 2.9
01 (73 HR Year) - 2.0
02 - 3.1

Im simply stating its awfully funny that his jump is similar between 92/93 to when we know he was juicing 00/01. The only person we could compare him to in this day in age would be Miggy and see how Bonds numbers compare to Miggys, or Hanks, or even Babe, and see statistically if jumps like that are even possible.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by sycro

But none of those is that giant of a leap, especially for a guy in the prime years of his career (he was 28 when he hit 40+). The increase in HRs could also be a consequence of both playing more games (19 more than the previous season, and 7 and 8 more than the previous) and becoming a better hitter (jumping from ~.300 to .336). 92-98 he followed the course of a power hitter in their peak years. It was 2000 and on where his numbers were significantly higher than what could be expected.

Sycro defending Bonds

Also, At least Bonds stayed consistent in his Roid days, unliike many players who just fell off the face of the earth...

[sycro]

Originally Posted by Navster

Sycro defending Bonds



Also, At least Bonds stayed consistent in his Roid days, unliike many players who just fell off the face of the earth...

He was super talented and threw it away.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by sycro

He was super talented and threw it away.

Bonds didn't throw anything away. He juiced and it made him a ton of cash and a lot of broken records. You think Bonds cares about the HOF or what anyone thinks about him? He's never cared about his public image. Technically he didn't even break any rules since MLB didn't test when he played.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Bonds didn't throw anything away. He juiced and it made him a ton of cash and a lot of broken records. You think Bonds cares about the HOF or what anyone thinks about him? He's never cared about his public image. Technically he didn't even break any rules since MLB didn't test when he played.

Well said, and sure, media and most people hate him, but he's an awesome freaking guy, when I met him, he was very humble and down to earth, the fact that he gave me an autograph baseball bat becuase it was my birthday, just show's what type of person he is....

[Bizdady]

Boooo Barry!! Lol

[Navster]

Originally Posted by Bizdady

Boooo Barry!! Lol

Loudest cheers in L.A Evaaar!! LOL

[Bizdady]

Originally Posted by Navster

Loudest cheers in L.A Evaaar!! LOL

Dodger Home Opening day! I'm ready!

[sycro]

Originally Posted by Navster

Well said, and sure, media and most people hate him, but he's an awesome freaking guy, when I met him, he was very humble and down to earth, the fact that he gave me an autograph baseball bat becuase it was my birthday, just show's what type of person he is....

He was a complete jerk every time he was in town. His dad, however, was awesome.

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by walruswarrior

Lol more crazy statements. Jeter is Tebow . Wow I mean you know there will be haters with the amount of continued success he's had, but you're never prepared for statements like this.

ARod couldn't handle DJs jock strap.

Typical blind fanboyism.

You made ZERO effort to understand what I was saying (Hint: I did not say Jeter is Tebow).

I'm not going to bother to try again.

[walruswarrior]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

Typical blind fanboyism.

You made ZERO effort to understand what I was saying (Hint: I did not say Jeter is Tebow).

I'm not going to bother to try again.

You said verbatim "Jeter is like Tebow." Thats when credibility is thrown out the window smh...

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by Terjyn

You can laugh all you want but when A-Rod joined the Yankees he was _by far_ the better shortstop, and the team would have been better if Jeter had moved to 3rd and left A-Rod at short.

Jeter is like Tim Tebow. Played a position he's not suited for, but too much pride to admit it. Difference obviously being baseball is a different game so Jeter could still do enough to keep his job.

[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

There won't be a captain. Cano would have been named if he had stuck around.

I feel that would be the case for a few years.

[sycro]

Braves locking up another young gun. Julio Teheran, 6 yr, $32.4. 7th year team option.

[fatediesel]

Going to check out the Cubs new Mesa spring training facility next month and see them play the Rockies on March 11. They also will pay the Dodgers while I'm down in Arizona but tickets are insanely expensive for that game, especially when you consider that probably half the regulars for each team won't play at all and all the starters will be done by the end of the 4th inning at the latest.

[sycro]

Braves locked up another key piece at a great price with Craig Kimbrel signing a 4-year, $42 million deal + club option. Considering he was asking for over 9 this year and would likely be in a 12/15/17 path the next few, it could save the Braves a good bit of money and kill some trade talks.

So in the last few weeks, the Braves have signed:
* Jason Heyward: through arbitration years
* Freddie Freeman: through arbitration years and first 5 free agent seasons
* Julio Teheran: through arbitration years and first 2 free agent seasons with team option for 3rd.
* Craig Kimbrel: through arbitration years and first free agent season with team option for 2nd.

Word is that they are also talking with Andrelton Simmons. I imagine discussions are happening with at least Mike Minor or Kris Medlen, if not both.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by sycro

Braves locked up another key piece at a great price with Craig Kimbrel signing a 4-year, $42 million deal. Considering he was asking for over 9 this year and would likely be in a 12/15/17 path the next few, it could save the Braves a good bit of money and kill some trade talks.

A deal worth $10.5 mill a year is bargain for the current best closer in baseball. That's far below his true market value. Nice to see him locked up.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

A deal worth $10.5 mill a year is bargain for the current best closer in baseball. That's far below his true market value. Nice to see him locked up.

And the 5th year team option is only $13 million. Basically, if he is even in the ballpark of his current performance, it'll be a 5-year, $55 million deal for the Braves.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by sycro

Braves locked up another key piece at a great price with Craig Kimbrel signing a 4-year, $42 million deal + club option. Considering he was asking for over 9 this year and would likely be in a 12/15/17 path the next few, it could save the Braves a good bit of money and kill some trade talks.

So in the last few weeks, the Braves have signed:
* Jason Heyward: through arbitration years
* Freddie Freeman: through arbitration years and first 5 free agent seasons
* Julio Teheran: through arbitration years and first 2 free agent seasons with team option for 3rd.
* Craig Kimbrel: through arbitration years and first free agent season with team option for 2nd.

Word is that they are also talking with Andrelton Simmons. I imagine discussions are happening with at least Mike Minor or Kris Medlen, if not both.

That's awesome, get your young guns locked in

[Lehnhart]

Damn, Braves have had a nice offseason (or should I say a nice last few weeks).