This dude was the first player mentioned in a BA writeup on spin rate standouts from the 2022 draft class. Sheesh
For the Braves I think there's a clear cut 5.... Relative to some other teams, I'm not sure how they'd rank in terms of a rotation versus some other teams. Maddux Spahn Glavine Glavine Niekro My buddy is an Astros fan and made his (in no order): Mike Scott Roger Clemens Justin Verlander Roy Oswalt JR Richard Assuming we're getting the best version of each player in their best years with said team (basing it off best bWAR year with each team): Greg Maddux (1995, 9.7 bWAR, 1.65 ERA) vs Mike Scott (1986, 8.4 bWAR, 2.22 ERA) -- POINT MADDUX Warren Spahn (1947, 9.4 bWAR, 2.33 ERA) vs Roger Clemens (2005, 7.8 bWAR, 1.87 ERA) --- POINT CLEMENS better ERA+ and FIP, but he was also cheating Tom Glavine (1991, 8.5 bWAR, 2.55 ERA) vs Justin Verlander (2019, 7.4 bWAR, 2.58 ERA) --- POINT VERLANDER.... Much higher ERA+, FIP, and Ks John Smoltz (1996, 7.4 bWAR, 2.94 ERA) vs Roy Oswalt (2002, 7.0 bWAR, 3.01 ERA) -- POINT SMOLTZ Phil Niekro (1978, 10 bWAR, 2.38 ERA) vs JR Richard (1979, 5.6 bWAR, 2.71 EAR) -- POINT NIEKRO So based on that, I'd take the Braves starting 5 over the Astros, 3-2. That was fun, but took way too long.
Pedro Martinez Randy Johnson Max Scherzer Cliff Lee Can’t decide between Strasburg and Bartolo for the 5th
the offense can’t score against the cubs. this isn’t a nola defense but 1 run a night isn’t going to win many games.
offense is dreadful for two weeks now but I’d rather have Ben Simmons shoot a fade away 3 for the win than give Aaron Nola the ball in a meaningful September game
Best non-Bonds season I've seen. Just incredible to watch every night. Been a rough couple days, my brother passed away yesterday, so this was a nice diversion from thinking about that. Wish G was here to see it but she watched it with my mom and dad. Now go get 62.
Woah that went in an entirely different direction than I was expecting. So sorry for your loss. I’m glad you are able to find some diversion with the Yankees.
Thanks, guys. Came out of nowhere, still not sure what caused it. Just hug your loved ones. Don't put off things you think you'll have time for later.
I am sure smoltzy is handling tonight's Mets win and Braves loss well. I guess I will go check it out just to see.
Ehh yea, I'm straight. Calling the coroner and funeral home to set up cremation so my mom didn't have to wasn't fun at all but I'm glad I was here to do it.
"Police arrested Urias on May 13. A witness told authorities he was arguing with a woman in the parking lot of a shopping mall and shoved the woman down"
he was alleged to have pushed a woman down and was not charged in 2019. Served a 20 game suspension. you can make whatever remarks you want about his conduct, just find it odd to use the word beatings given the reporting. It obviously is not stopping anyone.
I’ve largely ignored this whole circus but can someone explain why these weirdos were making a big deal about judge hitting 61 home runs?