MLB Talk 2015

[SethfromMI]

For any of the baseball fans out there, hopefully we can get some baseball talk going.

As a Detroit Tigers fan, I am very happy about Opening Day. Price came one out to having a complete game and although it was against the Twins, we looked pretty solid. Still have a long way to go and it is going to be a very tough race in the AL Central. Always nice when you can start with a win though

[ImCoolBeans]

I'm a Yankees fan and I think we have a long season ahead of us, but I'm trying to think positively about it. Hopefully Tanaka is effective again, and opening day isn't a warning of what is to come.

[SethfromMI]

I'm a Yankees fan and I think we have a long season ahead of us, but I'm trying to think positively about it. Hopefully Tanaka is effective again, and opening day isn't a warning of what is to come.

Ew Yankees haha. The Yankees are in a very tough division, much like the Tigers. Baltimore, Toronto, and Boston are going to make it tough to win the division. It is hard to say based on these first few games. I know my Tigers just got done beating on the Twins (11-0 today and 4-0 opening day).

as far as Tanaka I think he will be effective. some pitchers have great opening days like Detroit's David Price (who was one out from a complete game) and others like Jon Lester, who is supposed to be one of the best in baseball, struggled (did no favors for my fantasy team). as long as Tanaka stays healthy, I think he should be one of the highlights for the Yankees. what they will actually do this season is hard to say

[ImCoolBeans]

Ew Yankees haha. The Yankees are in a very tough division, much like the Tigers. Baltimore, Toronto, and Boston are going to make it tough to win the division. It is hard to say based on these first few games. I know my Tigers just got done beating on the Twins (11-0 today and 4-0 opening day).

as far as Tanaka I think he will be effective. some pitchers have great opening days like Detroit's David Price (who was one out from a complete game) and others like Jon Lester, who is supposed to be one of the best in baseball, struggled (did no favors for my fantasy team). as long as Tanaka stays healthy, I think he should be one of the highlights for the Yankees. what they will actually do this season is hard to say

Yeah the Tigers are looking pretty hot right now, but the first few games aren't always telling of what's to come. But the team is pretty top notch, and had a good season last year.

A lot of my friends/yankees fans that I know are iffy on Tanaka this year. It's not always easy to bounce back from Tommy John surgery, but his velocity was looking pretty good in the first game, his placement wasn't so good though. It may take a little time to settle in, but like you said, it was just the first game, so we'll see.

[SethfromMI]

Yeah the Tigers are looking pretty hot right now, but the first few games aren't always telling of what's to come. But the team is pretty top notch, and had a good season last year.

A lot of my friends/yankees fans that I know are iffy on Tanaka this year. It's not always easy to bounce back from Tommy John surgery, but his velocity was looking pretty good in the first game, his placement wasn't so good though. It may take a little time to settle in, but like you said, it was just the first game, so we'll see.

oh I forget he had Tommy John surgery. that can make it a hit or miss for sure. Verlander is on the DL for the first time in his career, but I fear he has done something to his arm/shoulder he will never fully recover from. just the way he has been playing the last few seasons.

Tigers have our own tough race in the AL Central with the Royals, White Sox, and Indians. It will be tough to win the AL Central for our 5th season in a row. we can do it, but it is just going to be hard to do so

[Seahawks15]

I'm a Seattle Mariners Fan

[SethfromMI]

I'm a Seattle Mariners Fan

nice. they are expected to have a semi-decent year this year. I have a few of them on my fantasy team including Robinson Cano. They have the Angels to really contend with this season, but have a possible chance at winning the division, depending what LAA do

[BlackParadePixie]

I'm going to the Padres opening day today!!

[SethfromMI]

I'm going to the Padres opening day today!!

that's awesome :D ! I have Justin Upton and Matt Kemp on my fantasy team as well as Benoit on my bench

[Emerald Dream]

A whole bunch of opportunities to inevitably be disappointed later, but...

3-0 makes me happy now. :)

[SethfromMI]

A whole bunch of opportunities to inevitably be disappointed later, but...

3-0 makes me happy now. :)

wait are you a Tigers fan too?

[Seahawks15]

Well Mariners won 2-0 against the Angels in the opening match of the season.Since then the Angek won the next two after that.

[SethfromMI]

Well Mariners won 2-0 against the Angels in the opening match of the season.Since then the Angek won the next two after that.

that is going to be a very tough division. Mariners, Angels and Athletics are all teams who could possibly win the division and should end up being a very close race all season long.

[ImCoolBeans]

Did anyone see that Yankees/Red Sox game last night? It went 19 innings! I watched the whole thing, it was pretty intense until the last minute. Sadly the Red Sox won.

[SethfromMI]

Did anyone see that Yankees/Red Sox game last night? It went 19 innings! I watched the whole thing, it was pretty intense until the last minute. Sadly the Red Sox won.

haha I watched parts of it, but I did not stay up to see the entire thing. that is super crazy it went 1 innings, but the Yankees and Red Sox have had a number of games over the years which lasted quite a while. those who paid to go to that one def got their money worth haha

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,that game was insane! And then the Mariners got their butts kicked badly 12-0 by the Athletics.Now Seattle is 1-3 ugh.

[SethfromMI]

early in the season, though I would like to point out my Tigers are 5-0 ;) :D

[Seahawks15]

Lol,Mariners won against the Athletics 5-4.This is off topic,but did you hear about how terrible the Portland Trail Blazers played against the Utah Jazz?

[SethfromMI]

Lol,Mariners won against the Athletics 5-4.This is off topic,but did you hear about how terrible the Portland Trail Blazers played against the Utah Jazz?

haha there have been a lot of close games. Cano needs to start hitting for my fantasy baseball team :mad: My Tigers by the way are now 6-0 and are 1 of the only 3 teams who are still undefeated this season. :D

and no I don't really follow the NBA. I know there are multiple of teams who are tanking to try to get a better lottery pick, but like I said, NBA is not always my specialty to talk about

[Seahawks15]

Yeah okay,well the Mariners beat the Athletics again to day 8-7 with a very late co back in the 8-10th innings to get to 3-3.

[SethfromMI]

Yeah okay,well the Mariners beat the Athletics again to day 8-7 with a very late co back in the 8-10th innings to get to 3-3.

I saw that. Cano did not get any hits today. he has not been paying off in fantasy so far, though he will improve

[Seahawks15]

Hopefully,he will start :).

[SethfromMI]

Hopefully,he will start :).

there are a lot of big names out there who are off to a slow start though

[Seahawks15]

And the Yankees are beating the Red Sox 10-3

[Seahawks15]

there are a lot of big names out there who are off to a slow start though

Yeah true.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

I live in the Philly area, so the Phillies are my hometown team, and I love them. However, I'm a hardcore Nationals fan, and absolutely adore them.. it sucks liking 2 teams in the same division lol.. This past series was rough, as always. Never sure who I want to win. Disappointed for sure in the 2-4 start for the Nats, and surprised with the Phillies 3-3 start. Here's to hoping the Braves start to suck. The Athletics and the Royals are my AL go to teams, so I'm happy seeing 6-0 for the Royals. 3-4 for the A's isn't awful either, it can (hopefully) only go up.

I have MLB TV, and I have for the past 3(?) seasons and I love it. It keeps me so in sync with everything and watching everyone play makes me so happy. I can't wait to get to a few games. Yay for baseball. <3
(too bad we should have done a vt fantasy league)

[SethfromMI]

I live in the Philly area, so the Phillies are my hometown team, and I love them. However, I'm a hardcore Nationals fan, and absolutely adore them.. it sucks liking 2 teams in the same division lol.. This past series was rough, as always. Never sure who I want to win. Disappointed for sure in the 2-4 start for the Nats, and surprised with the Phillies 3-3 start. Here's to hoping the Braves start to suck. The Athletics and the Royals are my AL go to teams, so I'm happy seeing 6-0 for the Royals. 3-4 for the A's isn't awful either, it can (hopefully) only go up.

I have MLB TV, and I have for the past 3(?) seasons and I love it. It keeps me so in sync with everything and watching everyone play makes me so happy. I can't wait to get to a few games. Yay for baseball. <3
(too bad we should have done a vt fantasy league)


oh very nice. I the Nationals have a great chance at winning it all this season. I was so bummed to see Max Scherzer go. Nationals have a killer pitching staff, arguably one, if not, the best in baseball. they would probably be my NL team to go to the World Series if I had to choose today even though the Giants are the only undefeated NL team right now.

I have Jonathan Papelbon as one of my closers for fantasy. he has got my only saves so far which is good. the Phillies are an interesting team, they should be better, but they're not.

as a Tigers fan (we are also 6-0) I am not a fan of the Royals at all. the AL Central is going to be a 4 way race I think for a large part of the season (the Twins are going to be the only AL Central team who will not really do anything). the A's are an interesting team. if the Tigers could not win the AL, I think I would like to see them win too. it would be great for Billy Bean.

I don't have MLBTV, but I get pretty much every Tigers game on TV so I am happy. I agree it would have been so much fun to do VT fantasy baseball

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,fantasy football and basketball would also be great!

[SethfromMI]

Yeah,fantasy football and basketball would also be great!

oh I love fantasy football :D . fantasy baseball can be tough, esp if you are in a league where you got to make changes everyday. but it is fun and it helps me keep up with everything going on in the MLB

[SethfromMI]

that fight the other night was insane. so many got suspended (including two of my best fantasy pitchers)

[ImCoolBeans]

The Yankees are in first place, so life is good :P
I don't think anyone expected this, but I'm not complaining.

[SethfromMI]

The Yankees are in first place, so life is good :P
I don't think anyone expected this, but I'm not complaining.

The Yankees are once again going a lot better than what most were expecting them to do. as a Yankees fan, what are your thoughts on A-Rod?

[ImCoolBeans]

The Yankees are once again going a lot better than what most were expecting them to do. as a Yankees fan, what are your thoughts on A-Rod?

I hate the shit out of him, but am glad he's batting well this season. That's the consensus of most Yankee fans I know

[SethfromMI]

I hate the shit out of him, but am glad he's batting well this season. That's the consensus of most Yankee fans I know

haha fair enough. the Yankees tore into my Tigers. yea I do not think anyone though A-Rod was going to have ( at least the start) he has had, but he is doing very well for himself

[Seahawks15]

I'm very happy with the Mariners now,they were down 3-1 against the Athletics then got a walk off win 4-3 with Cano.Yesterday they smoked the Athletics 7-2 with 3 home runs by Cano.

[SethfromMI]

I'm very happy with the Mariners now,they were down 3-1 against the Athletics then got a walk off win 4-3 with Cano.Yesterday they smoked the Athletics 7-2 with 3 home runs by Cano.

I have Cano on my fantasy team :)

my Tigers are starting to fall to pieces injury wise. goodness gracious. of course the Royals and Cardinals are doing what a lot of people thought they would do. Yankees are doing much better than what most people gave them credit for at the beginning of the season. Mets I think are a big surprise for a lot of people

[Seahawks15]

I have no idea how they're doing it but,top of the fourth inning,Mariners are up 5-0 against the Padres.Oh and your Tigers beat the Twins tonight. SethfromMI

[Seahawks15]

Oh and the Athletics got sweeped by Seattle last week.

[SethfromMI]

Chickenlover13

haha yes we did. and I have some Padres on my fantasy team so I hope they start hitting soon lol. I think Seattle will win that division. It will be good for them and I really like lloyd mcclendon

[Seahawks15]

Probably,at first I didn't think Seattle could do such a thing but Canó is doing really well now,like 2,000 strikeouts I believe.

[SethfromMI]

lol yea but hey, with that division out there, it is Seattle's to win it or lose it

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,I was pretty happy that Seattle really kicked butt last night,11-4 against the Padres.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

I'm happy the Nats finally turned things around.. My boy Bryce is tearing it up (minus his ejection today lmao) and as a whole, they finally look like a team. I'm so surprised though about where the standings are a month and a half in. Opposite of where I thought for sure.. But lots of cool moments.

[SethfromMI]

I'm happy the Nats finally turned things around.. My boy Bryce is tearing it up (minus his ejection today lmao) and as a whole, they finally look like a team. I'm so surprised though about where the standings are a month and a half in. Opposite of where I thought for sure.. But lots of cool moments.

the Nationals are still def one of the teams to beat in the NL. they got one of the best pitching rotations and if the bats continue to warm up, like Harper who killed me in fantasy last week (the man had 3 homers in one game) they will give the Cardinals a real challenge for the NL spot in the World Series

[Seahawks15]

I wasn't impressed with the Mariners when they played the Boston Red Sox.They lost once and then won the next one barely and shut the Red Sox out 5-0 after that.I don't how they'll play against the Orioles or Blue Jays. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

I wasn't impressed with the Mariners when they played the Boston Red Sox.They lost once and then won the next one barely and shut the Red Sox out 5-0 after that.I don't how they'll play against the Orioles or Blue Jays. SethfromMI

yea the Mariners are not the team most thought they would be right now, but there is still a lot of baseball.

I was so hoping my Tigers were going to sweep the Cardinals last night.

I think the biggest surprise so far as been the Astros

[Seahawks15]

Yeah the Astros have been very good.

[SethfromMI]

bump just to get the convo going again for any of the baseball fans out there. I know one thing, no one had the Twins leading the AL Central this season

[Seahawks15]

Ugh,I'm ashamed at how the Mariners are playing now.Totally got their ass kicked by the Yankees,first sweep of the season for Seattle.The Mariners swept the Tampa Bay Rays before so hopefully they can make up for that sweep with another sweep of the Rays.I've been seeing that your Tigers aren't doing so well also. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Ugh,I'm ashamed at how the Mariners are playing now.Totally got their ass kicked by the Yankees,first sweep of the season for Seattle.The Mariners swept the Tampa Bay Rays before so hopefully they can make up for that sweep with another sweep of the Rays.I've been seeing that your Tigers aren't doing so well also. SethfromMI

we lost our 8th game in a row last night. we are just plain stinking it up

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,I saw,but at least it was close,11-10.The Mariners lost their 2nd game to the Rays and I'm hoping they can pull it off in game 3 and not get their second sweep of the season. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Yeah,I saw,but at least it was close,11-10.The Mariners lost their 2nd game to the Rays and I'm hoping they can pull it off in game 3 and not get their second sweep of the season. SethfromMI

It is looking like the Tigers might win so far so well see.

Who would have thought though the Twins would be leading their division, the Astros leading their division.

[Seahawks15]

Well,I'm pretty happy there wasn't a sweep tonight. 2-1 Mariners win! But now they're at 25-31 and the Rays are at 30-27 SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

lol the Tigers had a great game too, Price had another complete game

[Seahawks15]

That's good :) SethfromMI

I'm sure hoping the Mariners have luck against the Indians.They sure didn't have much against the Yankees or Rays. SethfromMI

-merged double post. Please use the "edit" and "multi quote" buttons. -Emerald Dream

[SethfromMI]

I'm sure hoping the Mariners have luck against the Indians.They sure didn't have much against the Yankees or Rays. SethfromMI

well I am hoping Cano starts hitting more home runs for my fantasy team. I got a lot of guys doing awesome though: Trout, Donaldson, Bautista, I am killing in fantasy league haha

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,true hopefully "King Felix" will have better games.He's at 9-2 now.

[Seahawks15]

That was a great win over the Indians tonight 9-3 but your Tigers didn't do so well tonight. SethfromMI.

[SethfromMI]

That was a great win over the Indians tonight 9-3 but your Tigers didn't do so well tonight. SethfromMI.

lol thanks for reminding me.

how about Kansas City's players leading a lot of the positions for the all-star vote right now? crazy

[Seahawks15]

Yeah I know,I saw that ugh. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Yeah I know,I saw that ugh. SethfromMI

it will change though. there are so many good players out there, it has to.

[Seahawks15]

Yeah,true.Lots more baseball to play.I'm irritated by the 6-0 loss to the Indians today and that's partially because Cruz has been out for the second game with back spasms and they only were allowed two runs during the game. SethfromMI.

[SethfromMI]

Yeah,true.Lots more baseball to play.I'm irritated by the 6-0 loss to the Indians today and that's partially because Cruz has been out for the second game with back spasms and they only were allowed two runs during the game. SethfromMI.

I'm frustrated Cano can't do his job hitting

how about that Oakland A's pitcher who can pitch with both hands. that's crazy

[Seahawks15]

I know,he's just in the background while Cruz and the others do it for him.Step up to the plate! (Oh great that was punny sorry lol). I know,Seattle had big problems with Oakland earlier.Did you see the fit that Twins pitcher threw? Throwing off his jersey and helmet.Im thinking it was the Twins and the pitcher.

[SethfromMI]

I know,he's just in the background while Cruz and the others do it for him.Step up to the plate! (Oh great that was punny sorry lol). I know,Seattle had big problems with Oakland earlier.Did you see the fit that Twins pitcher threw? Throwing off his jersey and helmet.Im thinking it was the Twins and the pitcher.

lol Torri Hunter player right field. he is a veteran. played for the Tigers for 2 years and was one of my favorites when he was with us. players get upset over various things, it happens . to be fair, there was no reason for him to be ejected (he was ejected before he took his jersey off)

[Seahawks15]

Oh lol,it was all over the news and right when I opened the ESPN app,the articles were all about him.I just thought it was funny,they didn't go into much detail about what made him mad,probably something the ref said,which is usual.Happens a lot in football and basketball. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Oh lol,it was all over the news and right when I opened the ESPN app,the articles were all about him.I just thought it was funny,they didn't go into much detail about what made him mad,probably something the ref said,which is usual.Happens a lot in football and basketball. SethfromMI

but in football you don't get kicked out of the game for saying one thing to the ref. same with basketball. you might get a penalty or foul and possible fine, but baseball umps have their heads up their butts

[Seahawks15]

Yeah true,did you hear the Mariners lost 10-0 to the Astros yesterday err that was terrible,then the Mariners miraculously beat them today 8-1. And I found neat Seattle gear at a yard sale this weekend for cheap but quality stuff. SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Yeah true,did you hear the Mariners lost 10-0 to the Astros yesterday err that was terrible,then the Mariners miraculously beat them today 8-1. And I found neat Seattle gear at a yard sale this weekend for cheap but quality stuff. SethfromMI

haha good and yea I heard. I have the Astros pitcher starting for fantasy (one of them) bad day indeed haha

[Seahawks15]

I think I will try fantasy baseball.How do I do it and which app should I use? SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

I think I will try fantasy baseball.How do I do it and which app should I use? SethfromMI

well at this point, you might have to wait till next season. if you can since it is your first time, try to do it with friends or family who do it yearly so they can teach you and actually show you in person

[Seahawks15]

Oh okay,I didn't think there was a process to go through lol.I am so not pleased with the shutout loss of the Mariners today 13-0 ugh.Your Tigers won though.

[SethfromMI]

Oh okay,I didn't think there was a process to go through lol.I am so not pleased with the shutout loss of the Mariners today 13-0 ugh.Your Tigers won though.

will some leagues might possibly do it. I know frat kings does but you pay for that

[Seahawks15]

Okay,I've heard of Frat Kings but I figured it did cost money.But fantasy football is coming up! :D

[SethfromMI]

lol yes it is

[Seahawks15]

Do you think the Mariners have a chance against the Giants? SethfromMI

[SethfromMI]

Do you think the Mariners have a chance against the Giants? SethfromMI

It depends what Mariners team shows up

[Seahawks15]

Well it's the top 2nd inning and the Mariners lead 1-0. SethfromMI

[Tyler97]

Is MLB going to fix the problem of All Star voting? Right now the whole starting AL team are KC Royals, that can't stay that way, are they stuffing ballots or are other teams not voting?

[SethfromMI]

Is MLB going to fix the problem of All Star voting? Right now the whole starting AL team are KC Royals, that can't stay that way, are they stuffing ballots or are other teams not voting?

Sorry I never responded to this. they ended up doing a pretty good job I think

At the All Star Break how is your team looking out there? I know my Tigers will be lucky to even get the Wild Card at this point let alone win the division. Angels are battling to take back the AL West. There have been many surprises this season that's for sure both in the AL and the NL

[ImCoolBeans]

Who thought the Yankees would be 3.5 games up on the AL east at the all star break?

[SethfromMI]

Who thought the Yankees would be 3.5 games up on the AL east at the all star break?

not too many people, but they are. A-Rod had been rock solid for them (I ended up picking him up for my fantasy team). and that is surprising too with as good Toronto has been this year