2013 MLB Regular Season Wrapup Discussion Thread

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by jrg:

Have not, but I hate it.

The all-star process is a joke, in almost every sport. Fans have no business selecting players. They can have a percentage, say 10%, but thats it. MLB has a problem anyways because of the one player per team rule. f**k that dumb s**t. If they arent good enough, they shouldnt go.

If they want to make it count (world series), they should make the managers choose the teams

WTF

Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

Originally posted by jrg:

Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:
Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by Rubberneck36:

Originally posted by jrg:

Have not, but I hate it.

The all-star process is a joke, in almost every sport. Fans have no business selecting players. They can have a percentage, say 10%, but thats it. MLB has a problem anyways because of the one player per team rule. f**k that dumb s**t. If they arent good enough, they shouldnt go.

If they want to make it count (world series), they should make the managers choose the teams

I sometimes wonder why this sport lags behind the other three major sports.

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:
Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:
Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

#truth

Anybody watching the Giants game ... I just love when the opposing team has
the lead, goes to the Bull Pen, and then All Hell breaks loose (against them).

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

#truth

I bet you're hearing the pace Chris Davis is going, he will finish with 60+ home runs.

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:
Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

#truth

I bet you're hearing the pace Chris Davis is going, he will finish with 60+ home runs.

former part time player who never hit more than 21 HRs before last year and is on pace for 60 HRs, lol ROIDS

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

#truth

I bet you're hearing the pace Chris Davis is going, he will finish with 60+ home runs.

former part time player who never hit more than 21 HRs before last year and is on pace for 60 HRs, lol ROIDS

MLB Network is saying the rise of Chris Davis is credited towards Jim Thome.

valrod, what is your take on Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, who is a known inconsistent throwerer?

Pitching is entirely different than hitting. Taking roids isn't going to magically give him control. Pitchers can figure it out in their late 20's aka their primes.

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by valrod33:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:

Originally posted by robniner:

Originally posted by jrg:
Chris Davis....again...

3/5
2HR
5RBI

I wonder if he will reach 30 by the break?

most likely

26 now

Then we'll be waiting for valrod to label him on roids.

haha, no. valrod already thinks he is on roids.

if a player succeeds, he is on roids = valrod logic

#truth

I bet you're hearing the pace Chris Davis is going, he will finish with 60+ home runs.

former part time player who never hit more than 21 HRs before last year and is on pace for 60 HRs, lol ROIDS

The people who doubt Davis just havent done any research on him.

First off, he has always had MASSIVE power. In the Rangers organization he was basically a 10 cent head guy (at the plate) who had million dollar power.

In 6 seasons in the minor leagues, he hit .318 overall, so the idea that he was only a Mark Reynolds type hitter was a misconception. With Texas, he also never got consistent playing time in the Majors. He was moved up and down several times, and even though they didnt have a star player blocking 1B, they never committed to letting him settle in every day.

Last year was his first ever season with full playing time, as well as being allowed to stick to one defensive position. He thrived with the continuity, and hit .270 with 33 HR in only 515 AB's. It was simply a matter of adjusting his swing and approach at the plate. the Orioles hitting instructors told him he was taking WAY too much BP. He was a workout fiend, and was basically tiring himself out, taking like 150 cuts a day. They re-designed his workouts down to about 50 swings, and had him practice hitting to all fields.

This season his walk rate has doubled. He has 32 walks in 264 AB's. He had 37 walks in 515 AB's all of last season. His walks are up, hes hitting the ball with power to all fields, and already has 22 doubles. He had 20 doubles total last year. His slumps this season have been short-lived, and hes bounced right back to a fundamentally sound approach at the plate every time.

Davis is breaking out as the next superstar 1B in the American League.

Also, based on Jose Bautista getting tested 16 times from 2010 to 2012, id say Davis wouldve been caught by now. He just needed to be pointed in the right direction, and given a chance. Hope the Rangers were happy with Koji Uehara...What a trade by Baltimore.