2016 Random MLB News & Notes Thread

[1992casey]

The D'Backs' home uniforms are strange, too. They might be a fit in the minors or as one of those "future" uniforms we'd see from time to time a decade ago. Or they might work as fan merchandise. But they don't look right on major league players.

[jerichoholicninja]

The Dbacks unis are definitely out there for MLB. They look more like a college or high school uniform. I do like them though except for the orange gradient at the bottom of the pants. That is just stupid.

[1992casey]

The writing on the gray road uniforms doesn't show up from any distance. It's even a problem when looking at the pitcher from the vantage point of second base. To see anything, you need a closeup and good lighting.

[Baldkin]

https://vine.co/v/iTEHAZ0W2pq

[jerichoholicninja]

Apparently Blaine Boyer spent his offseason with Adam LaRoche in Southeast Asia as undercover agents in the sex trade industry.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Apparently Blaine Boyer spent his offseason with Adam LaRoche in Southeast Asia as undercover agents in the sex trade industry.

 

 

I read that on Deadspin today. What a really, really, really weird article.

[trwi7]

Vince Velasquez, who the Phillies picked up (along with a ton of other prospects) in the Ken Giles trade just threw a complete game 3 hitter against the Padres, walking 0 and striking out 16.

 

I couldn't believe Houston gave up as much as they did for a reliever and it's already paying dividends for the Phillies.

[1992casey]

Tonight is Tommy Lasorda's 66th wedding anniversary.

[young guns]

Both the twins and braves came into the weekend winless, both swept their opponent.

[SRB]

Interesting story about the new fastest throw on record (since MLB has been recording throw speeds): 105.5 mph by Aaron Hicks. The previous high was 103.1 mph by Carlos Gomez.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/173513490/yankees-aaron-hicks-throws-ball-1055-mph

 

I have to admit, I had no idea position players could throw the ball faster than pitchers. Obviously a throw from centerfield is quite a bit different than a strike over home plate, but 105.5 mph! Does this mean Aroldis Chapman could throw the ball even faster if he was just lobbing it from the outfield?

[Baldkin]

Interesting story about the new fastest throw on record (since MLB has been recording throw speeds): 105.5 mph by Aaron Hicks. The previous high was 103.1 mph by Carlos Gomez.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/173513490/yankees-aaron-hicks-throws-ball-1055-mph

 

I have to admit, I had no idea position players could throw the ball faster than pitchers. Obviously a throw from centerfield is quite a bit different than a strike over home plate, but 105.5 mph! Does this mean Aroldis Chapman could throw the ball even faster if he was just lobbing it from the outfield?

 

The running start makes quite a difference, I'd imagine

[jerichoholicninja]

A couple nights ago in the Padres/Pirates game there was a bases loaded balk called on the Padres. The umps got together and then changed the call. Hurdle came out to argue, the umps got together and the call stood. Hurdle went back to the dugout and then came back out to argue. The umps got together again and then changed the call again back to the original call. I don't know what the correct call was but I'm pretty sure the umps blew that situation.

[stoutdude04]

Interesting story about the new fastest throw on record (since MLB has been recording throw speeds): 105.5 mph by Aaron Hicks. The previous high was 103.1 mph by Carlos Gomez.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/173513490/yankees-aaron-hicks-throws-ball-1055-mph

 

I have to admit, I had no idea position players could throw the ball faster than pitchers. Obviously a throw from centerfield is quite a bit different than a strike over home plate, but 105.5 mph! Does this mean Aroldis Chapman could throw the ball even faster if he was just lobbing it from the outfield?

 

 

I read an article about Trever Bauer that mentioned most of those pitchers throw harder if they want. Of course it's using a crow hop.

[trwi7]

The running start makes quite a difference, I'd imagine

 

Just like Happy Gilmore driving a golf ball.

[Ennder]

So Arrieta is about to throw a no hitter and we are all supposed to be impressed. Truth is out of his last 10 starts this was not in the top 4. Lot of hard hit balls right at guys and 4 walks. He has been insanely good for half a year now but this game will get way too much praise over the rest of them.

[gypcasino]

Ho hum, another no no. Has a Brewers pitcher even taken one past the 6th inning since Nieves got his? I'm about ready for one to happen.

[Lee16]

The next game Arrieta starts will have a good chance of being a no-hitter as well.

[trwi7]

Ho hum, another no no. Has a Brewers pitcher even taken one past the 6th inning since Nieves got his? I'm about ready for one to happen.

 

Dave Bush did.

[Baldkin]

Ho hum, another no no. Has a Brewers pitcher even taken one past the 6th inning since Nieves got his? I'm about ready for one to happen.

 

Dave Bush did.

 

Sheeter.

 

http://forum.brewerfan.net/viewtopic.php?t=6640

 

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/seasons/boxscore.asp?GID=ANA200406080

 

Plus, CC Sabathia threw one in Pittsburgh. Somehow, a pitcher bare handing a slow roller in front of the mound and dropping it.... isn't an error.

[Jimbo]

Ho hum, another no no. Has a Brewers pitcher even taken one past the 6th inning since Nieves got his? I'm about ready for one to happen.

 

Odell Jones took one into the ninth, 1988.

[Jimbo]

 

Plus, CC Sabathia threw one in Pittsburgh. Somehow, a pitcher bare handing a slow roller in front of the mound and dropping it.... isn't an error.

 

And the correct ruling. I wouldn't have considered it a routine play.

[dacbrewers]

Interesting little video on Arrieta. I'm wondering why he's allowed to put foreign substance on his forearm? Will Smith got caught for doing this. The umps need to enforce this a bit more. Rosin is one thing...mixing substances is another. This is creating an unfair advantage and I see it happening a lot throughout the league.

https://streamable.com/0pua

[Baldkin]

Interesting little video on Arrieta. I'm wondering why he's allowed to put foreign substance on his forearm? Will Smith got caught for doing this. The umps need to enforce this a bit more. Rosin is one thing...mixing substances is another. This is creating an unfair advantage and I see it happening a lot throughout the league.

https://streamable.com/0pua

 

Pitchers have been using sunscreen + rosin for years. Hitters don't care as it simply helps the pitcher grip the ball better. They aren't juicing the ball with it.

[jerichoholicninja]

Interesting little video on Arrieta. I'm wondering why he's allowed to put foreign substance on his forearm? Will Smith got caught for doing this. The umps need to enforce this a bit more. Rosin is one thing...mixing substances is another. This is creating an unfair advantage and I see it happening a lot throughout the league.

https://streamable.com/0pua

 

Happens all the time. Only becomes an issue when some manager decides he wants to make it an issue. Most don't because their pitcher is doing it too.

[jerichoholicninja]

In the Pirates/DBacks 13-inning game, pinch hitting pitchers were 2 for 3 with Grienke and Niese each getting a hit. Shelby Miller also played an inning in left field.