Rays series

[Frobby]

24 minutes ago, Aristotelian said:

The game thread has been unbearable. It's always bad, I get that, but the negativity lately has been over the top. Last night I realized it was actually detracting from my experience of the game. 

I only read them very occasionally, partly for that reason.  Will sometimes do a quick drive by to comment on something notable.  But I don’t follow during the game for the most part.  

[Spy Fox]

1 hour ago, Idaho_OriolesFan said:

What's the deal with Westbug and Frazier... who are they and why the decision to play them? A few times in the game, I would see them get up to bat and was like, "sh!t...". cause they really did not bring much. 

Remember, I'm new and still getting to know the team. 

Westburg has been a highly ranked prospect for years who came up in the system alongside Henderson. He's not considered to have the star potential of Gunnar & Adley but he should be a good MLB infielder and he's played pretty well so far, even if he hasn't had many signature moments. 

Frazier was a one-year signing last winter. It was very controversial because he's just an ok player and was thought to be blocking prospects (including Westburg) from playing time. He's had a decent year that surpassed many expectations offensively (career high in HRs and RBIs) but he's not great and not really part of the team's future. 

Frazier's playing time has been dwindling as the season has gone along. But they still play him pretty often against righties. In the playoffs I'm hoping we see Ramon Urias in there over Frazier, even against righties. 

[Idaho_OriolesFan]

16 minutes ago, Spy Fox said:

Westburg has been a highly ranked prospect for years who came up in the system alongside Henderson. He's not considered to have the star potential of Gunnar & Adley but he should be a good MLB infielder and he's played pretty well so far, even if he hasn't had many signature moments. 

Frazier was a one-year signing last winter. It was very controversial because he's just an ok player and was thought to be blocking prospects (including Westburg) from playing time. He's had a decent year that surpassed many expectations offensively (career high in HRs and RBIs) but he's not great and not really part of the team's future. 

Frazier's playing time has been dwindling as the season has gone along. But they still play him pretty often against righties. In the playoffs I'm hoping we see Ramon Urias in there over Frazier, even against righties. 

Alright thanks... Another question: how often do they bring up players from the minors to play?

[Malike]

44 minutes ago, Spy Fox said:

Westburg has been a highly ranked prospect for years who came up in the system alongside Henderson. He's not considered to have the star potential of Gunnar & Adley but he should be a good MLB infielder and he's played pretty well so far, even if he hasn't had many signature moments. 

Frazier was a one-year signing last winter. It was very controversial because he's just an ok player and was thought to be blocking prospects (including Westburg) from playing time. He's had a decent year that surpassed many expectations offensively (career high in HRs and RBIs) but he's not great and not really part of the team's future. 

Frazier's playing time has been dwindling as the season has gone along. But they still play him pretty often against righties. In the playoffs I'm hoping we see Ramon Urias in there over Frazier, even against righties. 

Ramon should be at 3B, I'd keep Westburg away from third, weak arm and poor plays there, he should be a 2B.

[Malike]

1 hour ago, Aristotelian said:

The game thread has been unbearable. It's always bad, I get that, but the negativity lately has been over the top. Last night I realized it was actually detracting from my experience of the game. 

It's a personal choice to allow the game thread to distract you from watching and enjoying this team. When your game thread pages look mostly like this, I can assure you the experience is much more enjoyable.

[Just Regular]

1 hour ago, Uli2001 said:

Are you sure? It makes no sense that the #1 seed would get the highest WC seed if Minnesota loses in the WC round.

Will the MLB playoffs have reseeding?

There will be no reseeding in this format. The winner of the No. 4- and 5-seeded matchup will advance to the Division Series and play the No. 1 seed. The winner of the No. 3 and 6 seeded series will take on the No. 2 seed. The goal is to keep the No. 1 seed from having to face a divisional winner until the League Championship Round.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-how-does-mlb-postseason-work

[Going Underground]

2 hours ago, Idaho_OriolesFan said:

What's the deal with Westbug and Frazier... who are they and why the decision to play them? A few times in the game, I would see them get up to bat and was like, "sh!t...". cause they really did not bring much. 

Remember, I'm new and still getting to know the team. 

Must be leaving in your own private Idaho. 

[Idaho_OriolesFan]

Just now, Going Underground said:

Must be leaving in your own private Idaho. 

always and as far away from the cities as possible

[Going Underground]

Just now, Idaho_OriolesFan said:

always and as far away from the cities as possible

It's a B-52's song. My vain attempt at humor.

[Going Underground]

2 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

Must be leaving in your own private Idaho. 

Living. Damn,.

[Malike]

3 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

Living. Damn,.

Going Underground, YOU have the ability to edit your posts, don't be a Limited Posting Member.

[Idaho_OriolesFan]

5 minutes ago, Going Underground said:

It's a B-52's song. My vain attempt at humor.

Oh lol.. I looked up the lyrics and NO I don't live in my own private Idaho. I came here to get away from people like the B-52's 
Any rate, back to baseball before we get moderated for me telling my truth  How bout them Orioles!! Game time!

[Idaho_OriolesFan]

ugh... cant even watch the game on mlb.tv

[eddie83]

2 hours ago, Just Regular said:

Will the MLB playoffs have reseeding?

There will be no reseeding in this format. The winner of the No. 4- and 5-seeded matchup will advance to the Division Series and play the No. 1 seed. The winner of the No. 3 and 6 seeded series will take on the No. 2 seed. The goal is to keep the No. 1 seed from having to face a divisional winner until the League Championship Round.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/mlb-playoff-format-how-does-mlb-postseason-work

Moronic. I don’t care if they don’t reseed as long as they let the 3 seed be a WC like TB/BAL over MINN this year. 
 

Goal should be not to have 2 best records play each other in the Division round.  

[eddie83]

As bad as it looks if they can manage a split next 2 BAL has tiebreaker and one game lead in loss column. After series TB has 11 left and BAL 13 games. 
 

Orioles go 8-5 - TB would need to go 8-3. 
 

One little win would change the mojo.