MLB 2014: AUGUST

[RIPPA]

Ruben Amaro basically saying all prospects suck is so very beautiful

 

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20140801_Idle_Amaro_says_his_asking_prices_were_reasonable.html

 

 

"In this day and age, I think one of the most over-coveted elements of baseball are prospects," Amaro said. "I don't know how many prospects that have been dealt over the last several years have really come to bite people in the ass. I think what's happened is, I think teams are really kind of overvaluing in some regards."

 

Amaro quoted Mike Ondo, his director of professional scouting, as saying: "They're minor-league players. And until they're producing at the major-league level that's what they are. Prospects are prospects." But they are what the Phillies crave to execute a swift rebuild.

 

I would feel bad for Phillies fans but they are Phillies fans

[Raziel]

I mean, giving an overrated 1B a ridiculous contract right before his production dissappears doesn't bite you in the ass as much as paying too much for prospects, right?

[piranesi]

Yeah.  Because big ticket 30-35 year-olds have been paying off huge.

[Joe Lucia]

I heard something last night on the Phillies pregame that was...well, perfect.

 

"Ruben said that he wasn't getting enough value in return for what he believes are his good players that are currently 14 games under .500"

 

Beautiful.

[piranesi]

"The Mayor of Pompeii said he wasn't getting enough value in return for what he believes is his good real estate that is currently 14 feet under volcanic ash."

[Tabe]

Justin Verlander actually pitched well last night - 8 innings, 2 ER. Only some very soft hits in the 7th prevented a shutout.

[Joe Lucia]

Legendary Braves announcer Pete van Wieren passed away today. My childhood is gone.

[BrianS81177]

My god. Reading all of this about Amaro makes me feel a little better about Jack Z.

[Super Ape]

Yeah, the Phails can give me a call when they run Amaro out of town on a rail. NCAA snitch.

[Niners Fan in CT]

Legendary Braves announcer Pete van Wieren passed away today. My childhood is gone.

 

Terrible. Grew up on Pete, Don, Skip and Joe Simpson. Braves baseball and WCW Saturday Night

[Joe Lucia]

It's been awhile since I've seen a more chicken shit organization than the Diamondbacks. They hit McCutchen as retaliation for an unintentional HBP of Goldschmidt last night...in the ninth inning of a 5-1 game. What a shit ass organization. Fire everyone.

[piranesi]

"Once there's L.A. pee in your pool, all that's left is to give in to the savagery."

      - Fatty Arbuckle

[Dolfan in NYC]

This makes me want to buy a Yasiel Puig jersey:

[odessasteps]

For those who may not know, this month's dvdvr book club selection is jonah keri's expos book.

[The Man Known as Dan]

Oh yes.... Ooooohhh yes.

Welcome to the Cubs Javy Baez.

[Joe Lucia]

In Denver, too. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Craig H]

To quote Rocket, "Oh yeah..."

[cubbymark]

Oh yes.... Ooooohhh yes.

Welcome to the Cubs Javy Baez.

YES! YES! YES!

[Craig H]

I wonder if Javy struggles at first at the major league level. He has with every level at first...

And then he dominates.

[BillThompson]

I hope people are willing to accept him struggling. I have a bad feeling that the majority of the fan base is expecting him to come up and dominate. Maybe he will, but as Brett Taylor wrote about today at Bleacher Nation, he's being brought up to face big league pitching, fielding situations, and the big game in general. He probably will struggle, but all that really matters is that he's getting big league experience and that the club is continuing to move him along on a really good developmental track.

[The Man Known as Dan]

I hope people are willing to accept him struggling. I have a bad feeling that the majority of the fan base is expecting him to come up and dominate. Maybe he will, but as Brett Taylor wrote about today at Bleacher Nation, he's being brought up to face big league pitching, fielding situations, and the big game in general. He probably will struggle, but all that really matters is that he's getting big league experience and that the club is continuing to move him along on a really good developmental track.

I have no expectations other then him hitting a coupe tape measure shots here and there. If he bats above 220, it's a good sign IMO.

[Craig H]

Someone is pointed out that he has plus defense at 2B. At that position, he only needs to hit something like .250 or .260.

[The Man Known as Dan]

Someone is pointed out that he has plus defense at 2B. At that position, he only needs to hit something like .250 or .260.

I wouldn't say he's a plus defender, but I'd say he could be. Just needs more reps.

If he becomes a 30 homer guy, who can defend okay, a 250 avg is acceptable. I just hope he ends up better then that.

[Craig H]

Holy shit. It's possible that next season the Cubs will have 6 to 7 players in their lineup capable of hitting 20 to 30 homers or more a year.

[RIPPA]

Apparently the Yanks put Matt Thornton on waivers and the Nats were awarded the claim.

 

It is unclear if there is an actual trade or the Yanks are just letting them have him (I doubt its the later)