2013 AFL Thread

[Guest]

McDaniel likes to call everyone just another relief arm, because then he's right more often.

 

That said, minus the "just" part, it's pretty much accurate in this case.

[davell]

Yeah, that's a very solid report as far as I'm concerned. That was written as if some still have hope for him as a starter. I'm unaware of anyone that actually thinks that though.

[Gilby]

I was hoping for some more velocity out of Rivero.

 

Bryant has managed to reach base via error all three times up so far.

[TruffleShuffle]

kris byrant has batted three times and reached safely on errors three times. that has to be pretty rare except in little league.

[Guest]

Kiley McDaniel[/url]"]Cuban defector and new Cubs righty Armando Rivero has some hype and had apparently showed better stuff in the past but was is just another good relief arm off this look. He has a longer arm action (in part due to his long limbs) and off-balance delivery crossfire delivery (ugh) with fall-off after release that's makes him a likely relief fit. The stuff and projection is good, at 6'4/190, working 91-94 mph with a solid average slider at 79-81 that could be above average on a night where he had better feel for the pitch. The frame gives some hope there's more in there but he'll be 26 on Opening Day, so there isn't that much time.

 

He's a [expletive] writer?

[Guest]

How many of our big 4 have HRed in their first AB at something?

 

Off the top of my head, I think Almora did in his first pro AB, Baez did in his first AFL AB, Baez did in his first AA AB, Almora did in his first AFL AB...Bryant may have in his first Daytona AB...

[Guest]

10/14: Box Score

 

3B K. Bryant 1/4, R, RBI, SB (1)

RF J. Soler 1/5, 2B (3), 2 K

RP M. Loosen 2.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 2-1 GO-FO, 31-18 pitches-strikes

[Guest]

Kris Bryant was named AFL Player of the Week.

[Clem Fandango]

Kris Bryant was named AFL Player of the Week.

 

http://i.imgur.com/vB9B5.jpg

[davell]

Almora has grounded out and walked so far. Soler has grounded out and lined out.

[davell]

2 run ground rule double for Almora.

[davell]

Soler with a 4th inning single, now 1-3.

[davell]

2nd double of game for Almora.

[Guest]

I know it's a hitters league but these results are so encouraging.

[davell]

Rivero gave up two hits and a run in his inning.

[davell]

Almora finished 2-4, 2 2B, and a BB. Soler 1-5.

[Cubswin11]

I know it's a hitters league but these results are so encouraging.

Sam Fuld did win the 2007 AFL MVP.. But these results are obviously better than the contrary

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Almora finished 2-4, 2 2B, and a BB.

 

http://i.imgur.com/VXWcjYa.gif

[NOLA]

It's been awhile, but I can't wait for next season. There's about to be a string of highly anticipated MLB debuts for awhile to come.

[Guest]

10/15: Box Score

 

CF A. Almora 2/4, R, 2 2B (3), 2 RBI, BB, K

DH J. Soler 1/5

RP A. Rivero 1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 21-13 pitches-strikes

[Guest]

It's been awhile, but I can't wait for next season. There's about to be a string of highly anticipated MLB debuts for awhile to come.

 

Yeah. At least that, along with following Soler and Almora getting closer too, alone should make 2014 much more interesting to watch than 2013 was. Having Rizzo to look forward to in 2012 helped me get through that year a little bit.

[Guest]

10/15: Box Score

 

CF A. Almora 2/4, R, 2 2B (3), 2 RBI, BB, K

DH J. Soler 1/5

RP A. Almora 1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 21-13 pitches-strikes

Is there nothing Almora cannot do?!?

 

:)

[Guest]

10/15: Box Score

 

CF A. Almora 2/4, R, 2 2B (3), 2 RBI, BB, K

DH J. Soler 1/5

RP A. Almora 1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 21-13 pitches-strikes

Is there nothing Almora cannot do?!?

 

:)

 

 

Are these actually new box scores because everyday looks about the same?

[Guest]

10/15: Box Score

 

CF A. Almora 2/4, R, 2 2B (3), 2 RBI, BB, K

DH J. Soler 1/5

RP A. Almora 1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 21-13 pitches-strikes

Is there nothing Almora cannot do?!?

 

:)

 

Son of a bitch!

 

I fixed it.

[Vinestal]

10/15: Box Score

 

CF A. Almora 2/4, R, 2 2B (3), 2 RBI, BB, K

DH J. Soler 1/5

RP A. Almora 1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0-0 GO-FO, 21-13 pitches-strikes

Is there nothing Almora cannot do?!?

 

:)

 

Son of a bitch!

 

I fixed it.

Aww I was really impressed, I thought we had a new Brooks Kieshnick on our hands. (I'm certain I butchered his name)