Daily MLB Banter

[Hoosiers96]

Just learned that Phegley got traded out to Oakland in that deal

[johnsoniu]

Just learned that Phegley got traded out to Oakland in that deal

 

Yep, thought he might be the third person in the Shark deal when we claimed Brantly off waivers.

[Hoosiers96]

We continue to have more than our fair share of mediocre low-upside catchers which has been that way since AJ. Hopefully Flowers can start to live up to the respectable flashes he showed at times last year.

[johnsoniu]

Fuzzy Cubbies win the Jon Lester sweepstakes, 6yr/$155 mil. Also trade for Montero. Pieces coming together for another bizarre, epic failure.

[Kyleweberiu]

I'm a red sox fan. I went to game 2 of the World Series a couple years back. Sad to see Lester go but if he wants to go waste his career in Chicago and not compete for championships. Go right ahead

[Geometry Hoosier]

I think the Cubs are building a future contender and this is coming a Cards fan.

[Walking Boot of Doom]

I think the Cubs are building a future contender and this is coming a Cards fan.

As a Cards fans, I've thought that about the Cubs as well. And then the season starts and they always prove me wrong.

[LIHoosier]

Congrats to IU alum and former football/basketball announcer Dick Enberg on winning the 2015 Ford Frick Award and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

http://baseballhall.org/discover/awards/ford-c-frick/dick-enberg-2015-ford-c-frick-award-winner

[djsalway]

Well the Phillies are blowing up the core finally!

[Dalton26]

Well the Phillies are blowing up the core finally!

Should of happened sooner but I'll take it. I just wonder if someone will trade us some sunflower seeds for Ruben.

[Naturalhoosier]

Astros are reportedly the 'sleeper team' in the Cole Hamels talks.  That would be a huge get for Houston!

[JaybobHoosier]

Astros are reportedly the 'sleeper team' in the Cole Hamels talks. That would be a huge get for Houston!

Always enjoy a good Astros team. NL Central is going to be crazy good this year. Love what the Cards have done this off-season. Hated why it happened, but I think the Cards are better than last year.

I'm not a big Lackey fan, but he makes for a solid 3 or 4th starter. If Wacha is healthy, I love having Waino, Lynn, and Wacha to lead the way. The 5th spot is a wild card, but have good in-house options if need be. Garcia can really pitch, but isn't reliable health wise.

[Dalton26]

Astros are reportedly the 'sleeper team' in the Cole Hamels talks. That would be a huge get for Houston!

Where'd you see this at? Not doubting you I just haven't seen it and want to check it out.

We better get a kings ransom for Hamels.

[Naturalhoosier]

Where'd you see this at? Not doubting you I just haven't seen it and want to check it out.

We better get a kings ransom for Hamels.

Twitter...I'll see if I can dig it up.

[Naturalhoosier]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/mlb/1172/cole-hamels

[Naturalhoosier]

BIGGIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JSHoosier]

BIGGIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He definitely deserved it.  Probably shouldn't have even taken the 3 years it took, but at least they got it right eventually.

[LIHoosier]

With the 10 vote limit they have, I was surprised that 4 were able to get in. I thought Smoltz was gonna get the short stick. Piazza was only about 25 votes short of making it in too.

[BlueDevil]

Lol Dj wth man....

https://twitter.com/baseballbros/status/572377555119955968

[djsalway]

Lol Dj wth man....

https://twitter.com/baseballbros/status/572377555119955968

Yeah man, it was rough. Only had one position player and one pitcher actually play who will be on the opening day roster, but embarrassing either way. It's a fitting start to this season though, where most days will be the same; ending in a loss.