MLB thread

[canefan]

The Yankees just got a whole lot stronger

Dec 11, 2017  /  00:55

Stanton happy to escape Miami, join Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton said the Marlins tried to strong-arm him into a trade to the Giants or Cardinals, but he refused to be forced to do something that wasn't right for him. "This is what I've dreamed of," Stanton said of joining the Yankees.

[Hooroo]

Speaking of MLB, what about that Japanese chap that essentially turned down $200m by signing as a 23(?) year old rather than waiting until he's 25 and then signed with the Anaheim Angels where he could have pretty much chosen any team!

Loves Disney land apparently.....

[Bovidae]

The Marlins have always been a selling club but the locals will question who Jeter actually works for.

Yet another reason to hate the Yankees.

[Bovidae]

@canefan

The Red Sox's response to the signing.

[KiwiMurph]

Good news for the sport - Yankees back to being the super-villain team (in terms of talent overload not personalities).

[canefan]

Giancarlo Stanton seems to have settled into life as a Yankee after blasting two home runs on opening day

[canefan]

Yankees on a 17 wins from 18 stretch, first time since the 50s. The bombers are back!!

[mariner4life]

go on the yankees! (have shamelessly jumped on the bandwagon as Yankee stadium is the only place i have watched baseball)

[Bovidae]

There's still 120+ games to go in the regular season.

I still like the Astros as they have the best starting pitching rotation.

[canefan]

@mariner4life said in MLB thread:

go on the yankees! (have shamelessly jumped on the bandwagon as Yankee stadium is the only place i have watched baseball)

I went to the old stadium and watched a game, great history, but the new one looks more comfy

[Bovidae]

That time of the year again - the World Series (Red Sox vs Dodgers) starts shortly. Boston are heavy favourites after winning 108 games this season. LA were the NL champs last season too and are hoping to win their first title since 1988.

The MLB beancounters will be happy that two of the bigger TV markets are represented.

[mariner4life]

Pundits on ESPN calling it that Boston's season will be a waste if they don't win. No pressure.

[Bovidae]

Boston beat the only other 2 teams that won 100+ games (Yankees and Astros) to get to the WS. I expect high scoring games where the bat dominates pitching.

[mariner4life]

@bovidae said in MLB thread:

Boston beat the only other 2 teams that won 100+ games (Yankees and Astros) to get to the WS. I expect high scoring games where the bat dominates pitching.

good pitching rosters though

[Bovidae]

Red Sox win Game 1 8-4. They never trailed but LA kept the game close until the 7th inning.

[Bovidae]

Boston wins game 2 4-2 to take a 2-0 series lead as the teams ahead to warmer climes.

The Red Sox are getting hits when they need them and their bull pen has been stronger so far.

[Bovidae]

LA wins 3-2 with a walk-off homer in 18 fuckin' innings. The longest game in WS history.

Both teams would have used a lot of pitchers.

[sparky]

Washington Nationals win the World Series 3-2 over Houston Astros for their first ever title.

This celebration from the corpulent gentleman in the grey baseball cap and scarlet shirt is perhaps the best I have seen after any sports result ever:

[KiwiMurph]

@sparky Wonder how Bryce Harper is feeling?

[Bovidae]

@KiwiMurph

I watched all 7 games. Amazing that the home team never won a game. The Astros had plenty of chances in Game 7 but couldn't get a hit when they needed it.