MLB 2016

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Step right up and meet the Mets, Julio Urias!

BA's number 4 prospect behind Seager, Buxton and Moncada.

This is all very exciting. First teenage starter since King Felix.

Interesting that he got sent back down to the minors after the start to make space for a reliever. Read somewhere that the Dodgers have been considering keeping him in the pen

 

[mezzrow]

Mercy rule special in progress in Seattle. 16 - 0 over the hapless Padres, who took two of three from my Cubs last month.

In the fifth. That's right, the fifth.

 

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Mercy rule special in progress in Seattle. 16 - 0 over the hapless Padres, who took two of three from my Cubs last month.

In the fifth. That's right, the fifth.

An arm, an arm. My kingdom for an arm

 

[mezzrow]

An arm, an arm. My kingdom for an arm

 

[Connor]

 

[mezzrow]

 

[Connor]

A's trade Chris Coghlan back to the Cubs for Arismendy Alcantara

What's the scoop on Alcantara?

 

[barneygumble]

3 quality starts for Matt Harvey.

About time.

Takes pressure off him. That bomb by Cespedes should ease his pressure too.

Oh, and how can anyone not love Jerry Blevins. Great pitcher!

 

[SerenityNigh]

Strangers 3rd best record in baseball? Too soon to be excited, but let's hope there's more.

 

[ijjysmith]

I keep seeing people recovering from Tommy John.

WTF is that?!?

 

[Macca99]

I keep seeing people recovering from Tommy John.

WTF is that?!?

Surgery on an arm ligament that takes ages to come back from. Named after the first baseball player who had it.

 

[ItsOKImAPilot]

Baseball needs the Yankees to be good again. I miss hating them.

 

[mezzrow]

Baseball needs the Yankees to be good again. I miss hating them.

I can live with it. I still hate them, even when they lose.

Kris Bryant had a decent night. This link should come alive after awhile in the US, is available elsewhere.

Three HRs, plus two doubles. Five extra base hits - a first for the Cubs since 1885.

 

[mezzrow]

A's trade Chris Coghlan back to the Cubs for Arismendy Alcantara

What's the scoop on Alcantara?

Sorry I missed this until now. Mendy is quality that is being overshadowed by guys like Baez and Russell. Good guy, had a lousy 2015, hope he gets himself together in Oakland. He's so close, but has a couple issues to get over. Here's a rundown:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/1/25/10823086/cubs-prospects-arismendy-alcantara

 

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Baseball needs the Yankees to be good again. I miss hating them.

Long may it last. Was back in NY this past weekend and was able to some nice patronizing chats with Yanks fans in my family. Loving the Hank and Hal experience