2016 MLB Season Thread

[brett05]

White Sox are struggling and the Indians are only 2.5 back now, and hopefully Carrasco and Brantley should be back soon. 

I agree, if the White Sox offense and pitching keep playing behind career norms, the White Sox are done.  However if the hitters "wake up" this division is all over.

 

[elcheato]

I wouldn't say "done". The Indians have the best rotation talent wise in the AL. It will keep them in the hunt all year

 

[cruzg24]

Something is seriously wrong with Matt Harvey. I heard that its his release point that its a bit too early which has lead to a decrease in velocity.

Gave up 9 runs in 2 innings tonight.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

Just look at his attitude on the mound. His head isn't in it. It's like Rocky 3.

 

[Adebayo]

8 in a rowww

Now we're about to get humbled by the Cubbies lol

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Jbj is a superstar. 

 

[catman]

Something is seriously wrong with Matt Harvey. I heard that its his release point that its a bit too early which has lead to a decrease in velocity.

Gave up 9 runs in 2 innings tonight.

He needs to have a long bullpen session with his pitching coaches along with a very long video session.  His mechanics are really messed up, leading to him getting lit up.  His stuff last season was great, but now.......

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Jbj is a superstar. 

CHILL

 

[Mexi]

Fix the lineup
Why does he still hit 9th smh

 

[elcheato]

because managers are dumb and superstitious 
 
His average will decline drastically in the coming months though 

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Fix the lineup
Why does he still hit 9th smh

 
He hits best at the number nine slot. I'm not complaining if it's working.

 

[elcheato]

 
He hits best at the number nine slot. I'm not complaining if it's working.

Hitting ninth isn't a skill though 

 

[elcheato]

Didn't even realize the Indians were playing the Red Sox this week. Bradley Jr is definitely going to hit 3 homers and hit .500 for the series after my comments 

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Hitting ninth isn't a skill though 

 
Realize that. However, it may be a comfort thing. Less pressure batting ninth versus in the middle or in the two hole.

 

[elcheato]

Does the ninth spot come with a sleep number bed or something? He's one of the better hitters on the Sox now, hitting him ninth drastically decreases his plate appearances, which = not good for the Red Sox. The difference between hitting first and hitting ninth is over 100 plate appearances. The difference between fifth and ninth is nearly 80. 

 

[Phil The Thrill]

The Sox lineup is so deep. Whatever works, that's what is gonna roll. If things start to shit the bed, then change er up. He's batting 7th tonight anyways with tough competition a head of him anyways.
 
Speaking of Jbj, hit a two-run shot.

 

[elcheato]

Lindor is the GOAT at sliding. He does that move at second base from time to time. 

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Buchholz is ass.

 

[elcheato]

https://vine.co/v/iEe0mFXdx6z

 

[cruzg24]

Steven Matz 4 ROY

Dude has won 6 games in a row and has a 2.81 ERA. He alleviates Harveys struggles a bit.