MLB Random Thoughts - [7/16 - 7/22]

[Slateman]

Cody Ross with a monster homer to walk off

 

[NAHSTE]

So basically he hated playing for the Braves and his performance reflected it.

 

[Golden Taters]

King Felix is 4-0 with a 1.37 ERA in his last 7 starts. Right in time for the annual Felix trade rumors that will never happen.

 

[Mogriffjr]

lmao didn't know Melky was such a well-liked person...didn't him and Cano come up through the system around the same time?

 

[ThomasTomasz]

OAKLAND, Calif. -- New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will undergo arthroscopic surgery on inflamed tissue in his right elbow, most likely ending his season.

The Yankees announced their plan for the speedy left fielder before Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The surgery will be performed next week by Dr. Christopher Ahmad.

Gardner has not played since April 17, when he suffered what was described as a bone bruise after attempting a diving catch against the Minnesota Twins. After experiencing multiple setbacks in his rehab. Gardner underwent an MRI exam this week.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi already had acknowledged that he was preparing to finish the season without Gardner prior to Thursday's announcement.

"It's unfortunate," Girardi said. "We missed some of the things he brings to our club."

Girardi said he's comfortable finishing the season with the Yankees' left-field combination of Raul Ibanez and Andruw Jones. Ibanez, who plays against right-handers, has 12 homers and 40 RBIs; Jones has 12 homers and 26 RBIs.

"They've done a great job," Girardi said. "Look at the numbers Andruw and Raul have amassed with homers and RBI, and we can use (Dewayne Wise) for defense late if you want to. They've done a good job.

"We do miss that speed element that Brett brought to the game, but I've been pleased with what these guys have."

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/sto...ett-gardner-needs-elbow-surgery-likely-season

 

[NAHSTE]

lmao didn't know Melky was such a well-liked person...didn't him and Cano come up through the system around the same time?

They were boys, and according to most reports they were a bad influence on each other. (There are a few pics floating around the internet with them partying it up with some snow bunnies.)

Robby might have just been messing around, LOL.

 

[NAHSTE]

Incredible pitcher is even more incredible than he used to be ...

 

[Slateman]

Ryan Zimmerman and Mike Morse crushing it tonight

 

[NAHSTE]

Ryan Zimmerman and Mike Morse crushing it tonight

Yep. Sucks too because we started getting to Stras after it was already too late. Morse's was a fucking BOMB ...

 

[Tailback U]

They were boys, and according to most reports they were a bad influence on each other. (There are a few pics floating around the internet with them partying it up with some snow bunnies.)

Robby might have just been messing around, LOL.

They still are boys. Cano said he didn't want to do the "wrong thing" in that situation so he just let Melky walk by.

So much hate for Melky but he has been nothing but a great player and teammate for the Giants. Fans absolutely love him, for obvious reasons, haven't heard him say or do anything disrespectful this season. Not familiar with any past incidents he's had.

 

[Slateman]

Yep. Sucks too because we started getting to Stras after it was already too late. Morse's was a fucking BOMB ...

Strasburg really hasn't looked good the last three or four starts. Seems like he might be tiring. I believe this is pretty much the most he's ever pitched

 

[Rudi]

HOMER BAILEY HES ARE ACE.

AY ROLL DIS :fap:

 

[NAHSTE]

Strasburg really hasn't looked good the last three or four starts. Seems like he might be tiring. I believe this is pretty much the most he's ever pitched

Yeah, seems like most pitchers coming off TJ hit a wall around 150 innings, I think he's at like 110 now.

 

[Slateman]

Braves/Nationals game

Wow

 

[NAHSTE]

That was fun. Let's do it again tomorrow, but twice.

 

[Slateman]

Doesn't matter. This the game where everyone will look back and realize it crushed the Nationals season.

 

[MVPete]

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

HOMER BAILEY HES ARE ACE.

AY ROLL DIS :fap:

I'd post Homer's numbers over his last 8 starts or whatever it is, but people will think i'm lying.

He's quietly matured into quite the pitcher, and the Cards game was his coming out party.

This is the Homer we always saw when he was healthy, but then he would get hurt and go back to square one.

 

[EmpireWF]

If Jordany Valdespin doesn't start getting regular starts over Jason Bay, WE RIOT!


Not quite as succint as

but the point is transferable.

 

[FUSE]

A's take the first two from the Yanks. Another walk-off this time on a Brandon Moss single after Cespedes and Gomes singled. 10th walkoff, each by a different player. I shouldn't be surprised anymore but I continue to be each time.