javy knows my name

lol

Well, we showed him just how good we were at getting a runner in from third with 1 out

LET Z HIT

Petition to rename Barrea "the little [expletive]"

Israel Idonije (sp) is one likeable [expletive].

I probably didn't articulate myself well here. I was trying to differentiate between a guy playing to earn PT after a call-up from a guy playing NOT to get sent down. That seems overly stressful; using negative reinforcement in a situation where positive reinforcement will do. And of course, all this is predicated on the assumption that one baserunning gaffe brought about the demotion. I'm sure that wasn't the ONLY factor, but if it was a big one, or the proverbial straw, I have a problem with what that may mean about the coaching attitude in the low minors.

Clearly he doesn't want us having a high draft pick Can tanking help move us up a couple spots in the first round next week? No? Then I'm not interested.

Dewitt looked like a pitcher during that entire at-bat. He didn't even look good taking a pitch.

Thank you 1B ump

That starting pitcher is 5 years younger than me. Yeesh

"Saban to OSU" made me guffaw

Why wasn't Campana sent back down after getting picked off first? It seems a major league game is a much worse time to have a lapse than a random AA game whose outcome is completely meaningless. Do you really want to be teaching your AA level guys that the outcomes of their games are meaningless?

Do you really want to be teaching your guys to play scared after a recent call-up? You're supposed to fear losing playing time, not losing a level.

Spicy garlic, but I've never tried Mango Habanero. It sounds delicious.

What's more likely to get them reamed for "lack of institutional control?" That Tressell perpetuated this whole thing or that he was ignorant of (most of) it? Whichever's worse is what I'll choose to believe. By definition, it would seem to be the latter.

I think they can change their minds pretty quickly as circumstances change. Oh, well as long as it wasn't a knee-jerk reaction

hahahahah yes

Russell is really good

Derrick Williams #2? Ew.

Begins June 6th. Considering this game is not worth talking about, anyone want to make predictions on who the Cubs will take and how outraged everyone will be when they make that selection? I know you're kidding, but who could they conceivably pick that would cause outrage? Only scenario I can think of is Lindor with the Bubba and the Bradleys still on the table.

Can't?

Yeah that post was totally unreadable.

Yeah, all you really need to know about this comes from Bochy's interview, where he blatantly talks out of both sides of his mouth. The first thing he says is "I was a catcher and I understand it's part of the game" and the next thing he says is "Posey is really popular and we really should protect our guys better out there." It rings so false and damage control-y. Same with that Jeter [expletive]. Nobody would have cared if it had happened to a nobody.

Tough call. The Donovan Tate comparisons have been persistent recently, but I think with a full-time commitment to baseball and better coaching, Starling's contact problems might not be as much of an issue. Given his excellent tools across the board, his ceiling is higher than Bradley's, imo. That kind of ceiling is really hard for me to ignore. On the other hand, Bradley looks so much more polished to me. A guy with his stuff and mechanics could conceivably start next season in Daytona and move quickly, especially if his changeup develops as hoped. His fastball and curve are already good enough to make me think he could be a top-flight power reliever if he can't stick at starter for whatever reason. Bradley's stock has been on the rise recently. Given how he, Bundy, and Starling have been doing on draft boards lately, I'm beginning to wonder if any of those three will be available when the Cubs pick. If the following scenario plays out, who should the Cubs pick? 1. Pirates - Rendon 2. Mariners - Cole 3. Dbacks - Hultzen 4. Orioles - Bundy 5. Royals - Starling 6. Nationals - A. Bradley 7. Dbacks Comp. Pick - Signability Pick du Jour 8. Indians - J. Bradley I'm thinking the Cubs would go with Lindor there...which...egh. I'm sold on Lindor's ability to stick at SS, but there have been so many conflicting reports about his current power and power potential that I just can't buy into him as a quality selection for the Cubs at 9. Maybe Bauer or Gray? I'd go Bauer for sure but I bet the Cubs are one of those teams who are thrown off by him. I think the Cubs go Gray over Lindor or Bauer. I don't believe Bauer makes it past Cleveland though. And I can't see Archie Bradley or even Dylan Bundy starting next year at A+. I do agree Starling doesn't display the red flags that Donovan Tate did but the questions on the level of competition he faced and his ability to make contact are concerning. Why don't you think we'd take Bauer there? I certainly would.

I'm done talking about this now. I just want to know who's gonna be available. I'm not even considering Rendon, and I'm starting to wish for the days when Bundy being there wasn't even a pipe dream. Where's the fast forward button.