MLB Random Thoughts - Week 13 [6/25 - 7/1]

[Warner2BruceTD]

The call from THOM added to the wackiness of it all.

"..and a FORWARD ROLL! AND ANOTHER ONE! Where did THAT come from??"

Just a really weird moment.

[NAHSTE]

Surprised Thom didn't get all sanctimonious and preachy.

Anyway, yeah, it was hilarious and goofy and joyful, and there's room for that in beisbol sometimes, but that one's bordering on the bush league/showing up your opponent territory.

[Woy]

While the trend has been towards improved defenses, all of the recent World Series winners have been pretty bad defensively.

[Woy]

Oh, and that Yadier Molina fella was worth the money, eh? MVP candidate at this point.

[FedEx227]

Oh, and that Yadier Molina fella was worth the money, eh? MVP candidate at this point.

Well yeah, once you eliminate Votto, Wright, Ruiz and Braun.

[Guest]

Bryce Harper apparently won't have the chance to showcase his talents in the Home Run Derby.

National League captain Matt Kemp told USA Today that while he likes the Washington Nationals' young phenom, he will not pick him to be part of the festivites at next month's All-Star Game in Kansas City.

"It's not because he's a rookie. It's just that there are other guys out there that are capable,'' Kemp told the newspaper. "I'm not saying he wouldn't do a good job in the Home Run Derby. He's going to have plenty of time to participate in many Home Run Derbies. Just not this year. Nothing against him. I love watching him play.''

The top pick in the 2010 draft, Harper has attracted national attention since his debut on April 28 -- a game which Kemp won for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a walk-off homer.

Just 19 years old, Harper entered Tuesday batting .280 with seven homers and 20 RBIs in 51 games. The teenager has provided a jolt of energy for the Nationals, who are in first place in the NL East.

Harper also has sparked T-shirt lines and Congressional wisecracks for his famous, "That's a clown question, bro" response to an ill-conceived query from a reporter in Toronto.

Kemp, who led the NL with 39 homers last season, said he already has his four-member team in place, although he declined to name the players other than saying he'll be one of them.

Kemp, who has been on the disabled with a strained hamstring since May 31, said he chose the participants based on stats.

"That's how I got in last year,'' Kemp said. "I had a lot of home runs in the first half. So you have to take that into consideration."

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/81...home-run-derby

[FedEx227]

[Obst]

[NAHSTE]

Braves team site just ran a story that says the team is targeting Greinke in a trade with the hopes of extending him before the end of the season.

Hope you like Christian Betancourt and (insert three B-prospects here), Gob.

Don't worry though, I'll keep the Cy Young thread going on your behalf.

:greinke:

[Goober]

Braves team site just ran a story that says the team is targeting Greinke in a trade with the hopes of extending him before the end of the season.

Hope you like Christian Betancourt and (insert three B-prospects here), Gob.

Don't worry though, I'll keep the Cy Young thread going on your behalf.

:greinke:

Greinke pitched like shit today. No Cy Young thread bump this week.

[Glenbino]

[Villain]

The Dodgers are probably the worst team in baseball over the last 2 weeks. This is pathetic.

[Goober]

The Dodgers are probably the worst team in baseball over the last 2 weeks. This is pathetic.

[Glenbino]

The Dodgers are probably the worst team in baseball over the last 2 weeks. This is pathetic.

Ethier going down today is going to really take whatever bite that offense left away.. It's awesome as an Angels fan to watch the Doyers fans who were so chesty a month ago lose their shit.

[Warner2BruceTD]

I've been starring at this for like 5 minutes and have no idea what it means.