MLB off-season News & Notes thread (Phils sign Kingery to 6 year deal)

[Belieber]

Ohtani got rocked by a Mexican team in a B game, 6 runs allowed in 3 innings. Hasn't exactly impressed thus far. I've read stuff saying his fastball is straight and more 90-91 than 95 mph. Angels need this guy to be legit. Hopefully the rest of their always injured staff is healthy this year, same with the Mets.

 

[darko]

Very early days yet.

 

[Belieber]

Very early days yet.

Oh I know, I’m always fascinated with these foreign stars. He’s one of the most interesting players to come along in a long time. They need to quit wasting Trout and make the playoffs this year.

 

[robert terwilliger]

it's spring training.

 

[Cheese Wagstaff]

He's getting dominated in spring training.

 

[PG Canuck]

Inside the Dodgers' failed, frustrating bid for two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani

Petty as ****.

That has to be the most bitter thing I’ve read in a long time. May as well just had the whole article go “Waaaaaah, waaaaaaaah I’m bitter waaaaaaaah”.

 

[tony d]

Still early days yet. I expect Otani to get used to the majors and be a pretty good player come the summer.

 

[Club]

 

[tony d]

Looks like the baseball dream maybe over for Tebow. I think the guy could make it as a commentator for a TV station.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Looks like the baseball dream maybe over for Tebow. I think the guy could make it as a commentator for a TV station.

I don't read that into @Mittelstadt's post at all - he got sent down to Minor League camp, which is about what I expected. He finished last season in High-A ball, so it seems realistic to think he'd get sent down. Odds are he'll start the season in High-A and spend most of the season there - if he's lucky he'll get a call-up to Double-A.

Also, posted in the MiLB thread, but pace of play rule changes are going into effect in MiLB this season so I wouldn't be surprised to see them reach MLB next year

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/milb-off-season-news-notes.2422431/#post-143004265

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

30 yr old Tim Tebow will continue to occupy a spot in minors that someone with actual hopes and chances to be an MLB player someday could occupy

But because he is Tim Tebow and no one seems able to tell him and his cult to f*** off ,, We will continue to see this joke continue

 

[GordonGecko]

30 yr old Tim Tebow will continue to occupy a spot in minors that someone with actual hopes and chances to be an MLB player someday could occupy

But because he is Tim Tebow and no one seems able to tell him and his cult to **** off ,, We will continue to see this joke continue

Sorry to disappoint, but Tebow has every right to be on that squad based on his talent

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I don't read that into @Mittelstadt's post at all - he got sent down to Minor League camp, which is about what I expected. He finished last season in High-A ball, so it seems realistic to think he'd get sent down. Odds are he'll start the season in High-A and spend most of the season there - if he's lucky he'll get a call-up to Double-A.

Also, posted in the MiLB thread, but pace of play rule changes are going into effect in MiLB this season so I wouldn't be surprised to see them reach MLB next year

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/milb-off-season-news-notes.2422431/#post-143004265

Tebow will never sniff the majors. His talent isn't even close to being justifiable in getting Major league ABs.

He would have to suddenly become exponentially almost infitirly more skilled at a game he just got back into to have a chance.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Tebow will never sniff the majors. His talent isn't even close to being justifiable in getting Major league ABs.

He would have to suddenly become exponentially almost infitirly more skilled at a game he just got back into to have a chance.

That's nice. Did I say he would? I think I pretty specifically said that I think he'll top out as a Double-A talent at best. In fact, I think I pretty specifically said that I wasn't surprised to see him get cut from major league camp and sent down to the Mets minor league camp. So I have no idea where you get the idea that I think he'll make the majors.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

That's nice. Did I say he would? I think I pretty specifically said that I think he'll top out as a Double-A talent at best. In fact, I think I pretty specifically said that I wasn't surprised to see him get cut from major league camp and sent down to the Mets minor league camp. So I have no idea where you get the idea that I think he'll make the majors.

My fault, misread.

I know Alderson hinted at seeing him at the major league level. It's not going to happen.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

30 yr old Tim Tebow will continue to occupy a spot in minors that someone with actual hopes and chances to be an MLB player someday could occupy

But because he is Tim Tebow and no one seems able to tell him and his cult to **** off ,, We will continue to see this joke continue

He's a better ballplayer than Michael Jordan was.

 

[tony d]

Yeah, I remember that whole Jordan baseball experiment as well, would have been interesting to see him actually make the MLB.

 

[Cubs2024WSChamps]

Yet another Blue Jay's prospect gets busted cheating who "has no clue how a PED ended up in this urine"

You gotta play clean, son. No amount of PEDs are helping that train wreck this year. I find it completely odd that there are two cases of cheating in the same organization that tell the exact same story.

It's time for MLB to check everyone. No free rides.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[Terry Yake]

such a bummer

cotton really has potential as a bottom of the rotation guy. didn't make the strides last season i expected him to but he's still young and i was excited to see what he could do this season

wonder who's out there they could acquire? cobb? lackey? (lols)

 

[Voight]

MLB free agency is under attack, and Jake Arrieta deal shows how players are losing

 

[rangerssharks414]

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Who becomes the Twins SS now? Escobar with Sano playing 3B? Seems too early for Gordon to take over.

 

[rangerssharks414]

Who becomes the Twins SS now? Escobar with Sano playing 3B? Seems too early for Gordon to take over.

Escobar or Aybar

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

such a bummer

cotton really has potential as a bottom of the rotation guy. didn't make the strides last season i expected him to but he's still young and i was excited to see what he could do this season

wonder who's out there they could acquire? cobb? lackey? (lols)

They signed Cahill (sigh)