2021 MLB Season Thread

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:24 am

White Sox fans are . . . . . . not pleased.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:18 am

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:45 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:54 pm

No wonder he had such a good bounce-back season.

There had been talk of the Yankees trying to bring him back. Glad this came out before that was more than just talk.

Meanwhile, DJ LeMahieu just got a whole lot more expensive.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:38 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Dec 13, 2020 6:42 pm

Good for them. And good for everyone.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:38 pm

I forgot that Cleveland started out as the Spiders. They should most definitely go back to that. All kinds of cool stadium and apparel things that could happen with that nickname.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:17 pm

https://clevelandspiders.com/

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:02 am

Padres are getting after it.

Couple other small signings or trades and they are ready to roll.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:21 pm

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:57 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:25 pm

Good idea.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:58 pm

Suck it Schilling.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:55 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:44 pm

I can't believe the Dodgers gave Trevor Bauer this contract.$102M over three years means he'll be the highest paid player in history in 2021 and 2022 ... AND they gave him opt outs after both those years.

Who was doing their negotiating? Bauer's mother?

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:52 pm

Is this coming from a Yankee fan who not too long ago paid Gerrit Cole $325 mil???

Sorry, but I'm raising the disingenuous flag.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:55 pm

But seriously they had to keep up with Padres and other clubs in the NL that made big moves.

And a starting 5 of Buehler, Bauer, Kershaw, Price and Urias is pretty impressive.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:55 pm

Give me Cole over Bauer every day and twice on Sunday, and if the Yankees had given Trevor that contract I’d be losing my fucking mind right now.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 11:38 am

MLB Network ranked the starting rotations heading into this year and understandably the Dodgers and Padres were 1 & 2. Less understandably, the Yankees were at #4 (seemingly because of Cole all by himself) ahead of the Nationals and Braves.

When I clicked on the article I didn’t think the Yanks would even be in the top 10. They’ve got THREE guys coming off of Tommy John surgery. Blech...

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:24 pm

TheCatInTheHat · Post by **TheCatInTheHat** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:00 am

Just a reminder that the MLB Network carries lots of spring training games live, even though that's not reflected in the local TV sports listings. (The Dodgers play at the A's at 2 pm today.) I also found it interesting that, with smaller spring training facilities and further reduced capacity due to Covid restrictions, and some major league markets not likely to open up to local fans for some time, it can be a tough ticket. In addition, they've got even more restrictive rules on face masks. Gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable (sorry Sean) and must be worn at all times when not actively eating or drinking. Not sure how they plan on enforcing that, but I suppose it's one way to sell more beer. Under the laws of Unintended Consequences and Undesirable Effects from poorly constructed policy, it could get interesting. "Keep eating and drinking...here comes the usher!" It could wind up like a combination of a full-blown kegger and Nathan's World Hot Dog Eating Championship.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:10 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:48 pm

Universal DH now please.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:36 am

Opening Day!!!

But also the first Covid cancellation. Mets/Nationals postponed due to positive cases.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:58 am

And I got Luke Voit in my Fantasy draft Chi. Thanks for that...

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:10 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:58 am And I got Luke Voit in my Fantasy draft Chi. Thanks for that...

He’ll still get 30 HRs and 80 RBIs for you.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:01 pm

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:59 pm

Hope that isn’t a sign of things to come for the Dodgers. They played a real sloppy game.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:07 am

Holy crap!

Detroit is in FIRST PLACE!

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:00 pm

Got to see the Dodgers give out rings to the team. Pretty cool moment

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:11 pm

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:58 am

That says something about Padre pitching over the last 50 years.

Not anymore. Musgrove is a middle of the rotation guy after Darvish and Snell.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 7:40 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:58 am That says something about Padre pitching over the last 50 years.

They built an entire stadium with the intention of making it look like they knew what they were doing when it came to evaluating pitching. It didn’t work.

RichardCranium · Post by **RichardCranium** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:15 pm

HOLY CRAP!

Detroit is in last place!

As usual

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:25 pm

Two no hitters in April

Dodgers and Red Sox are hot!

Snell hasn't pitched 6 innings in a game since 2019

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:55 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:10 pm

Never understood why they didn't put a retractable roof on that stadium (although I'm sure it was due to cost). They get hail the size of small volkswagons in the summer in Colorado. It's not like it's San Diego where playing indoors would be ridiculous.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Apr 16, 2021 10:36 pm

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:37 pm

This man on 2nd extra inning rule is the absolute worst.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:03 pm

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:37 pm This man on 2nd extra inning rule is the absolute worst.

I totally agree. Score a fucking run the the way you are supposed to do it.
Close second is that stupid 7 inning doubleheader game rule.

You know it's all about the players wanting to avoid injuries and lengthen their careers which means more potential income.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:51 pm

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed May 05, 2021 3:54 pm

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Wed May 05, 2021 9:24 pm

The Dodgers are hot garbage right now. Hard to know what' worse, the injuries, Dave Robert's managing extra innings, Mookie, Edwin Rios trying to bat, or Corey Seager trying to field a ball. Im leaning towards Seager's play barely worse than Dave Roberts

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu May 06, 2021 3:59 am

MrBug708 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 9:24 pm The Dodgers are hot garbage right now. Hard to know what' worse, the injuries, Dave Robert's managing extra innings, Mookie, Edwin Rios trying to bat, or Corey Seager trying to field a ball. Im leaning towards Seager's play barely worse than Dave Roberts

It is really ugly to watch this team right now. It's almost like the Yankees sent their "play like shit" curse over to the Dodgers.

Seager is in such a funk it's not even funny. He's blown several games single handedly.
The bullpen is atrocious - I get there are pieces out injured.
The offense is anemic.

Thank god it's a full season to turn things around.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu May 06, 2021 4:05 am

EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 3:59 am
MrBug708 wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 9:24 pm The Dodgers are hot garbage right now. Hard to know what' worse, the injuries, Dave Robert's managing extra innings, Mookie, Edwin Rios trying to bat, or Corey Seager trying to field a ball. Im leaning towards Seager's play barely worse than Dave Roberts
It is really ugly to watch this team right now. It's almost like the Yankees sent their "play like shit" curse over to the Dodgers.

Then you should be encouraged by how quickly the Yankees were able to turn it around.

As you said, it’s a long season. Every team has shitty stretches.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu May 06, 2021 6:37 am

Dodgers first 15 games: 13-2
Since: 4-13

Yankees first 15 games: 5-10
Since: 11-4

The small samples are wild.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Thu May 06, 2021 8:47 am

Chicat wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:37 am Dodgers first 15 games: 13-2
Since: 4-13

Yankees first 15 games: 5-10
Since: 11-4

The small samples are wild.

As long as they don't become large samples...

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu May 06, 2021 12:12 pm

97cats · Post by **97cats** » Thu May 06, 2021 12:23 pm

sad to say but two years too late

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