GDT: 2020 MLB Regular Season Thread II

[MMC]

They have one of the best players in baseball being wasted there...they need to turn it around quickly.

It's not going to happen until Arte sells the team, it's been proven that no matter how many GMs or managers we go through and how much money we spend, we don't have what it takes to get to the next level.

 

[EpochLink]

It's not going to happen until Arte sells the team, it's been proven that no matter how many GMs or managers we go through and how much money we spend, we don't have what it takes to get to the next level.

That’s a shame, if the Oakland A’s can contend year in and year out I don’t see show the Angels can’t.

 

[Terry Yake]

That’s a shame, if the Oakland A’s can contend year in and year out I don’t see show the Angels can’t.

i wouldn't say the A's contend "year in and year out"

since beane took over, their longest consecutive playoff stretch is 4 seasons (00-03.) they put up winning records in '04 and '05 but the angels won the division both seasons. the A's won the division in '06 and then saw 5 straight losing seasons. i expected the same thing to happen after the '12-'14 playoff group was blown up but chapman/olson emerging much sooner than expected and semien turning a corner got them back into contention after just 3 losing seasons.

the angels problem is that they fail to address pitching year after year. their offense is elite, but it's not gonna get you in the playoffs with so many holes in the rotation and bullpen. reminds me a lot of the early 00s rangers. absolutely stacked offense and zero pitching

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

A's contend because they're constantly looking ahead even in the present.

It's also part of why they have trouble getting over the hump. They never sell the future for a short-term opportunity.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Marlins, Reds and Brewers all win as the NL race continues to be crazy.

 

[c9777666]

The only guarantee in the NL playoff race is that there are no guarantees

 

[BKIslandersFan]

The only guarantee in the NL playoff race is that there are no guarantees

Thank you, Booger McFarland.

EDIT: The male parent figure of a city in Southern California has clinched a playoff spot.

 

[EpochLink]

A's contend because they're constantly looking ahead even in the present.

It's also part of why they have trouble getting over the hump. They never sell the future for a short-term opportunity.

I was a big fan of the early 2000’s A’s, people talk about their 2002 squad more but I think their 2000 and 2001 teams were better...although that 2001 ALDS series was just

 

[Terry Yake]

I was a big fan of the early 2000’s A’s, people talk about their 2002 squad more but I think their 2000 and 2001 teams were better...although that 2001 ALDS series was just

03 was the most painful of those early 00s playoff losses

i still get f*cking pissed thinking about byrnes not touching home plate and tejada stopping halfway before getting home and throwing his arms to complain about being obstructed. then to top it off, lowe struck out terrence long to win game 5 with the bases loaded and the A's down 1 run

 

[PanthersPens62]

They survived the 'Rona drama & dealing with 7 doubleheaders & now have a magic number of 6 to make the post season. They also have a brutal final week.....4 in the ATL & 3 in the Bronx. No matter the outcome, its been a heck of a ride & they have a bright future ahead.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Rays and their battery of committee starters so far outdueling the excellent Jacob DeGrom and the Mets.
TB leading 1-0 through 3 complete.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Make it 2-0 now in the 4th.
Nate Lowe just smashed a solo shot off Jake DeGrom

 

[darko]

They survived the 'Rona drama & dealing with 7 doubleheaders & now have a magic number of 6 to make the post season. They also have a brutal final week.....4 in the ATL & 3 in the Bronx. No matter the outcome, its been a heck of a ride & they have a bright future ahead.

Remember when people bashed Jeter?

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Ever since Sox clinched they have gone silent offensively and effort appears lacking at times (Especially defensively)

I am concerned by this cold streak and slump but most people seem to be brushing it off as them taking foot off pedal with division crown pointless essentially

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Remember when people bashed Jeter?

Yeah and he still deserves every bit of it

Not to mention him giving away Stanton to Yankees for trash was piss poor look and nothing they acquired is reason for teams turnaround. Also do they have anything worth a damn from giving away Yelich?

Also 28-25 is hardly worthy of crowning Derek Jeter as some baseball genius

 

[darko]

Yeah and he still deserves every bit of it

Not to mention him giving away Stanton to Yankees for trash was piss poor look and nothing they acquired is reason for teams turnaround. Also do they have anything worth a damn from giving away Yelich?

Also 28-25 is hardly worthy of crowning Derek Jeter as some baseball genius

Did I call him a genius?

Yelich trade was bad but I wouldn't write off Yamamoto. Stanton trade was good because it gave them financial flexibility. Realmuto trade was great.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

The NL playoff race tonight:

Reds beat the Brewers as their surge continues.

Phillies lose in WSH.

Marlins losing 5-3.

Cards in a 1-1 tie.

Giants quickly fall behind 2-0 vs the Rockies.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Rays trying to hang onto a 2-1 against the Mets in the 9th.
Got just enough against DeGrom to win....but gotta seal the deal with Robbie Cano leading off the 9th for NY

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

The Indians did the idle Twins a favor by knocking off the front running White Sox.
Shaves half a game off the lead Chicago had... Twins now only 1.5 GB with about 5 to play.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Cano's long at-bat results in a long fly ball.
One down, two to go in the 9th for Tampa Bay.

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Tampa Bay with the four man outfield....WHO DOES THAT?????

Oh....the Rays do....

 

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Rays get it done.
Tight 2-1 win over DeGrom and the NY Mets.

Announcers said Rays are 13-5 in one run games.
Bodes well for playoff scenarios.

 

[Marc the Habs Fan]

Royals go ahead 3-1 against the Cards. The race could get even tigther.

 

[JTBF81]

Rays magic number to clinch the East now 2(about to be 1 barring a Jays collapse in the 9th).

 

[Terry Yake]

A's win the AL West for the first time since 2013