Other Sports: Philadelphia Phillies: The Road To .500 (2023 Edition)

[FLYguy3911]

3% whiff rate is something id never imagine reading lol

I know it's DSL it's not like I'm projecting anything here, it's just insane to read

Bergolla (their big money signing the year prior) is similar also. He had the highest contact rate in the minors. Twice as many walks as strikeouts in full season ball at the age of a high school senior. No pop though.

 

[trostol]

anyone have a sneaking fear that Painter won't be the same

 

[Rebels57]

anyone have a sneaking fear that Painter won't be the same

Would be silly to not have that fear. That said, he's still young enough that I don't think it will be a problem.

 

[wankstifier]

ZiPS projections also dropped. I'm not sure what to expect out of either Marsh or Rojas.

 

[DancingPanther]

anyone have a sneaking fear that Painter won't be the same

The year is 2023. Tommy John isn't a death sentence anymore. The opposite, in fact. Some dudes come back throwing harder. He's 20 years old. The only thing I'm concerned about is the championship window not lining up with his success

 

[Magua]

Alert @Captain Dave Poulin when it comes to Korean rockets. Well, South Korean rockets.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Alert @Captain Dave Poulin when it comes to Korean rockets. Well, South Korean rockets.

Yes, please. My appetites are HOLY SHIT, did you see her?

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[Flybynite]

Jesus... You don't usually see the child predator in text messages saying "yea... I need to groom you"

"I would like you to forget everything you have learned to raise yourself my way" — Excerpt from Wander Franco's conversation with a minor

 

[Henry Miller]

Jesus... You don't usually see the child predator in text messages saying "yea... I need to groom you"

"I would like you to forget everything you have learned to raise yourself my way" — Excerpt from Wander Franco's conversation with a minor

The heel turn from this guy has been something

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

The year is 2023. Tommy John isn't a death sentence anymore. The opposite, in fact. Some dudes come back throwing harder. He's 20 years old. The only thing I'm concerned about is the championship window not lining up with his success

Crazy how we get worried about TJ surgery still, like have people really forgotten Henry Rowengartner? Painter will be throwing the hot, stinky, cheddar in no time. Chet Steadman is a FA, bring him in to mentor Painter and he'll be fine.

 

[DancingPanther]

Crazy how we get worried about TJ surgery still, like have people really forgotten Henry Rowengartner? Painter will be throwing the hot, stinky, cheddar in no time. Chet Steadman is a FA, bring him in to mentor Painter and he'll be fine.

Ok

 

[wankstifier]

I thought a Ray for Castellanos trade might make sense

 

[Chicken N Raffls]

Jesus... You don't usually see the child predator in text messages saying "yea... I need to groom you"

"I would like you to forget everything you have learned to raise yourself my way" — Excerpt from Wander Franco's conversation with a minor

Holy smokes call Chris Hansen. This dude doesn't have to worry about his reputation being ruined, at least. Pretty sure everyone's opinion is gonna be pretty spot on after that.

 

[wankstifier]

Is Imanaga waiting for Yamamoto? If so, he’s going to end up with a super short window to sign

Posting window ends Thursday. Apparently down to the Cubs and Red Sox

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Hoffman was a good surprise. I really didn't like Soto at all. Sosa is good for a bat. But yeah, getting Suarez back is great.

 

[DancingPanther]

My Jordan Hicks dream is dead. Middleton watched the playoffs right? Thrilled he hasn't done anything to address the bench which hit a scorching .202 or the bullpen which sparked the biggest choke in recent memory

 

[FLYguy3911]

SF is throwing him out as a starter.

 

[DancingPanther]

SF is throwing him out as a starter.

Which is madness considering his arm's track record but who am I

 

[FLYguy3911]

Which is madness considering his arm's track record but who am I

Probably just a glorified opener but good luck trying to take him deep in that ballpark.

 

[DancingPanther]

Probably just a glorified opener but good luck trying to take him deep in that ballpark.

11mil for a guy to throw the first 2-3 innings of a game would really be something

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Anyone ever been to Fenway. Going to a game in June and there's a lot of weird caveats to some of the seats (obstructed view, walking traffic, no alcohol). Anyone know a spot to sit? Not trying to break the bank but also want decent seats. Any help is appreciated.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Anyone ever been to Fenway. Going to a game in June and there's a lot of weird caveats to some of the seats (obstructed view, walking traffic, no alcohol). Anyone know a spot to sit? Not trying to break the bank but also want decent seats. Any help is appreciated.

I went about 8 years ago and sat in right center field about halfway up. Pretty good view. Bleacher seats though. There was alcohol there from what I remember.

It's definitely a very old school venue with exits, walkways, bathrooms, concourses, etc. Much different from modern parks like CBP. The surroundings around the ballpark are pretty cool so make a day of it if you can and get there early.

 

[Flybynite]

Phillies bonus pool is about $4.6M to spend international amateur signings. They lost $1M for the Trea Turner signing (and forfeited their 2nd round pick) since he had a qualifying offer.

So after this would be around 3.2m left.