Random news and notes for MLB 2018

[Fear The Chorizo]

Jose Quintana continues to struggle pitching against anyone not wearing a Brewers uniform...meanwhile, Dylan Cease is off to an 11 K/9 start in A+, and Eloy Jimenez continues to demolish minor league competition (0.995 OPS, 0.636 SLG in AA, where he's more than 3 years younger than that league's average age).

 

The Cubs got their WS title, but they are going to also regret losing Gleyber Torres (Hitting 0.319 as a 21 yr old Yankee) and Jimenez from their organization as part of the trades for Aroldis and Quintana.

[bill hAll Star]

Very unsubstantiated reports that Cano may be suspended for PED use today. So far just some Dominican radio station guy is the beginning of this rumor, as far as I can tell.

[young guns]

Everyone in our division except the reds has 18 losses.

[jerichoholicninja]

Cubs/Reds crap today. Getting mad an opponent for showing some excitement in a big moment is by far the dumbest part of baseball.

[trwi7]

Jordan Hicks threw two 105 mph sinkers today. It looks like he's throwing a baseball past a jet engine.

 

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/998310451225202689]

 

You can see the whole at bat here.

 

 

https://www.mlb.com/video/statcast-hicks-high-heat/c-2065766983

[NYChez]

The Brewers have been underdogs in 13 consecutive games.

[Baldkin]

Jordan Hicks threw two 105 mph sinkers today. It looks like he's throwing a baseball past a jet engine.

 

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/998310451225202689]

 

You can see the whole at bat here.

 

 

https://www.mlb.com/video/statcast-hicks-high-heat/c-2065766983

 

He doesn't even look like he's trying... that's the scary part.

[YelichPosse]

Jordan Hicks threw two 105 mph sinkers today. It looks like he's throwing a baseball past a jet engine.

 

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/998310451225202689]

 

You can see the whole at bat here.

 

 

https://www.mlb.com/video/statcast-hicks-high-heat/c-2065766983

 

He doesn't even look like he's trying... that's the scary part.

 

He does remind me of another young fireballer from back in the day....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEx3GCFvako

[OnaBadger58]

Jordan Hicks threw two 105 mph sinkers today. It looks like he's throwing a baseball past a jet engine.

 

https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/998310451225202689]

 

You can see the whole at bat here.

 

 

https://www.mlb.com/video/statcast-hicks-high-heat/c-2065766983

And his reasoning for throwing it so hard was because Herrera takes forever to get in the box and it amps him up. A true Cardinal.

[istanbultaye]

Of all the Cardinal things to get upset for, hitters taking forever to get in the box is probably the most legit.

[jerichoholicninja]

Add another guy to the list of cranky, old, get off my lawn! baseball players: commenting on Sergio Romo starting back to back games for the Rays and their general use of their pitchers this year, Zack Cozart said it is, "bad for baseball".

[YelichPosse]

Add another guy to the list of cranky, old, get off my lawn! baseball players: commenting on Sergio Romo starting back to back games for the Rays and their general use of their pitchers this year, Zack Cozart said it is, "bad for baseball".

 

Thats funny to me. A guy who signed for 3/$38 million hitting .220 on a loaded offensive club ,commenting on whats bad for baseball...

[jerichoholicninja]

Add another guy to the list of cranky, old, get off my lawn! baseball players: commenting on Sergio Romo starting back to back games for the Rays and their general use of their pitchers this year, Zack Cozart said it is, "bad for baseball".

 

Thats funny to me. A guy who signed for 3/$38 million hitting .220 on a loaded offensive club ,commenting on whats bad for baseball...

 

There are so many layers of eye rolling irony in Cozart's statement, I don't even know where to begin.

[young guns]

The yankees are both .001% in first place and half a game back in the standings.

[YelichPosse]

Central W L PCT GB

Milwaukee 30 19 .612 -

St. Louis 26 20 .565 2.5

Chi Cubs 25 20 .556 3.0

Pittsburgh 26 21 .553 3.0

Cincinnati 17 32 .347 13.0

 

This just looks nice.

 

If the playoffs started today, the NL would be represented by:

Atlanta, Milwaukee, Colorado, Philadelphia, and St. Louis....

 

If that held serve it would have to be one of the most upside down (from preseason projections/ predictions) that I've ever seen.

[tmwiese55]

Now let's get Pitt in there instead of STL and I'd be happy.

[YelichPosse]

Now let's get Pitt in there instead of STL and I'd be happy.

 

The media giants of the west and east cost, as well as baseball's "chosen" fanbase would have a total fit!

[Roderick]

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey's first major league win was both impressive and worth the wait.

 

Covey tossed seven strong innings, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit three-run homers and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Wednesday night.

 

Covey (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and struck out eight in his 20th game and 14th start — and longest outing — in the majors.

[wallus]

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey's first major league win was both impressive and worth the wait.

 

Covey tossed seven strong innings, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit three-run homers and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Wednesday night.

 

Covey (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and struck out eight in his 20th game and 14th start — and longest outing — in the majors.

 

See, we can draft MLB starting pitchers!

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey's first major league win was both impressive and worth the wait.

 

Covey tossed seven strong innings, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit three-run homers and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Wednesday night.

 

Covey (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and struck out eight in his 20th game and 14th start — and longest outing — in the majors.

 

See, we can draft MLB starting pitchers!

 

Im both happy for the kid, and sad for the Brewers at the same time. Stupid Dibeetus!

 

Personally, as a Type 1 Diabetic myself, it has always bothered me that the Brewers didn't seem interested in working with Covey to get on top of his prognosis. There have been plenty of Type 1 diabetics that have gone on to have successful professional athletic careers after being diagnosed, yet it seemed like the Brewers wanted no part of Covey. A big part of me really wants him to succeed and kind of show the Brewers up on this one.

 

And yes, I know it's been a winding path for Covey to get to the Big Leagues. But I'm glad he's there and has found some success.

[jerichoholicninja]

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Covey's first major league win was both impressive and worth the wait.

 

Covey tossed seven strong innings, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit three-run homers and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Wednesday night.

 

Covey (1-1) allowed one run on six hits and struck out eight in his 20th game and 14th start — and longest outing — in the majors.

 

See, we can draft MLB starting pitchers!

 

Im both happy for the kid, and sad for the Brewers at the same time. Stupid Dibeetus!

 

Personally, as a Type 1 Diabetic myself, it has always bothered me that the Brewers didn't seem interested in working with Covey to get on top of his prognosis. There have been plenty of Type 1 diabetics that have gone on to have successful professional athletic careers after being diagnosed, yet it seemed like the Brewers wanted no part of Covey. A big part of me really wants him to succeed and kind of show the Brewers up on this one.

 

And yes, I know it's been a winding path for Covey to get to the Big Leagues. But I'm glad he's there and has found some success.

 

I don't think it was the Brewers that didn't want to work with him but his family felt he would be better off going to college and staying close to home. T1 myself so I understand wanting to stay close to home but I really doubt any college program would care more about your health than a major league organization that just invested millions of dollars in you. I can't imagine them money he lost going from the 14th overall pick to a 4th rounder. His signing bonus could have easily paid for a personal dietician or chef for his first couple years. Which would have been much better than the diet of cafeteria food, fast food, and beer he probably lived on in college.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

I don't think it was the Brewers that didn't want to work with him but his family felt he would be better off going to college and staying close to home. T1 myself so I understand wanting to stay close to home but I really doubt any college program would care more about your health than a major league organization that just invested millions of dollars in you. I can't imagine them money he lost going from the 14th overall pick to a 4th rounder. His signing bonus could have easily paid for a personal dietician or chef for his first couple years. Which would have been much better than the diet of cafeteria food, fast food, and beer he probably lived on in college.

 

It may have been a mutual decision, but I guess I just never got the feeling that the Brewers tried hard at all to sign him after making the diagnosis. With the 14th pick in the draft, it was very odd to just say "His family wants to keep him home, and we're OK with that". I'd love to know the rest of the story, but I still think it doesn't really paint a positive picture of the previous Brewer front office. And you are right, while he probably got good care in college, it likely paled in comparison to what the Brewers could have (and in my opinion, should have) provided.

[YelichPosse]

I don't think it was the Brewers that didn't want to work with him but his family felt he would be better off going to college and staying close to home. T1 myself so I understand wanting to stay close to home but I really doubt any college program would care more about your health than a major league organization that just invested millions of dollars in you. I can't imagine them money he lost going from the 14th overall pick to a 4th rounder. His signing bonus could have easily paid for a personal dietician or chef for his first couple years. Which would have been much better than the diet of cafeteria food, fast food, and beer he probably lived on in college.

 

It may have been a mutual decision, but I guess I just never got the feeling that the Brewers tried hard at all to sign him after making the diagnosis. With the 14th pick in the draft, it was very odd to just say "His family wants to keep him home, and we're OK with that". I'd love to know the rest of the story, but I still think it doesn't really paint a positive picture of the previous Brewer front office. And you are right, while he probably got good care in college, it likely paled in comparison to what the Brewers could have (and in my opinion, should have) provided.

 

I remember this story! It was more so Dylan and his family. The Brewers were aware they'd have to do more and were willing. Still made an offer after all that , of which Dylan turned down. Either way it's nice to see him do well! This would be a good story to hear the fullness of both sides and to see his success now, is a great people story!

 

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Covey in the first round, with the fourteenth overall selection, of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. He indicated to the Brewers that he was likely to sign with them, but that he wanted a $2 million signing bonus.[2] During his post-draft physical, Covey was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. He decided not to sign with the Brewers, as he needed time to adjust to having this condition.[4][5] Covey's party was quoted as saying, "They [Milwaukee] knew they would have to do some special things for Dylan." He ended up turning down a $1.6 million signing bonus offer from Milwaukee.[3]

 

also more: http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/100814479.html

[jschris]

I reached out to Dylan through his coach at San Diego when my son was diagnosed with T1D in 2012. Couldn't be a nicer guy. He said it was really difficult to turn down the offer from the Brewers, as it was a dream of his to play professionally and all of a sudden he felt it was best to stay closer to family and put off the dream for a few more years. He simply didn't know what to expect from the diagnosis. Now, of course, it's just something he and all T1Ds deal with every day. It's routine to have to think about carbs and insulin. He offered to answer any questions we had as it pertained to T1D and sports. This weekend, the guy in my avatar is graduating high school. I should probably update my avatar more often.

 

By the way, he also was hoping to be able to come back to the Brewers. Brewer scouts had told him they had noticed major improvements. The team was definitely kicking the tires on him ahead of the 2013 draft.

 

I couldn't be happier for him!

[YelichPosse]

I reached out to Dylan through his coach at San Diego when my son was diagnosed with T1D in 2012. Couldn't be a nicer guy. He said it was really difficult to turn down the offer from the Brewers, as it was a dream of his to play professionally and all of a sudden he felt it was best to stay closer to family and put off the dream for a few more years. He simply didn't know what to expect from the diagnosis. Now, of course, it's just something he and all T1Ds deal with every day. It's routine to have to think about carbs and insulin. He offered to answer any questions we had as it pertained to T1D and sports. This weekend, the guy in my avatar is graduating high school. I should probably update my avatar more often.

 

By the way, he also was hoping to be able to come back to the Brewers. Brewer scouts had told him they had noticed major improvements. The team was definitely kicking the tires on him ahead of the 2013 draft.

 

I couldn't be happier for him!

 

This is awesome !