MLB News & Notes (other than Cubs or Sox)

[funkster]

What is Correa's injury?

[rok]

Torn ligament in his left thumb.

[Butcher]

The Dodgers are ridiculous.

[PcB]

The Dodgers are ridiculous.

Cody Bellinger is a beast. The Dodgers are a very good team this year.

[rok]

It's peculiar that we're seeing so many young players come up and hit a ridiculous number of HRs in really short stretches recently: Story, Sanchez, Judge, now Bellinger. I know these are all well-regarded talents, but something just doesn't feel right.

[AlexV]

It's peculiar that we're seeing so many young players come up and hit a ridiculous number of HRs in really short stretches recently: Story, Sanchez, Judge, now Bellinger. I know these are all well-regarded talents, but something just doesn't feel right.

Was thinking this the other day, and I think it's simply got to do with the times. More information, better training methods, diet, etc. I mean, I don't know what they put in kids' milk nowadays, but you start to see this in all sports.


Golf for example, there's dudes 20-23 years old crushing it on Tour. Getting to the PGA tour is not easy, nor is MLB of course. I'm not particularly suspicious of anything, though. I think it's just advancement of the human race in general, if you want to go down that rabbit hole.

[AlexV]

I know you were specifically refering to HR streaks, but my point goes towards players in general debuting and killing at younger and younger ages.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

It's peculiar that we're seeing so many young players come up and hit a ridiculous number of HRs in really short stretches recently: Story, Sanchez, Judge, now Bellinger. I know these are all well-regarded talents, but something just doesn't feel right.

 

I mean, none of them were HIGHLY regarded. I think Sanchez came closest at around #30 on prospect lists.

[PcB]

 

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It's peculiar that we're seeing so many young players come up and hit a ridiculous number of HRs in really short stretches recently: Story, Sanchez, Judge, now Bellinger. I know these are all well-regarded talents, but something just doesn't feel right.

 

I mean, none of them were HIGHLY regarded. I think Sanchez came closest at around #30 on prospect lists.

 

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Bellinger was ranked the Dodgers #1 and #7 overall after the 2016 season.

[rok]

And Judge was the Yankees' top prospect for quite a while as well. He wasn't a nobody.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

Yes, Judge was not a nobody, but he was never a "can't miss" type.

 

I guess I didn't pay attention to this year's rankings. I had no idea Bellinger was ranked that highly this year. My apologies to the Bellinger family.

 

Nonetheless, this is aberrant behavior for that many rookies rookies to be having this much success. I would guess the league would adjust next year.

[AlexV]

In Pittsburgh for the weekend, came to the game tonight.


Gotta say, helluva nice stadium they've got up here.

[Butcher]

Brewers and Cardinals both up 4-1.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

In Pittsburgh for the weekend, came to the game tonight.


Gotta say, helluva nice stadium they've got up here.

 

It really is. I wonder if I can squeeze a visit in again this year.

 

Have a Yuengling for me.

[AlexV]

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In Pittsburgh for the weekend, came to the game tonight.


Gotta say, helluva nice stadium they've got up here.

 

It really is. I wonder if I can squeeze a visit in again this year.

 

Have a Yuengling for me.</blockquote>


One of the reasons I'm loving it. Couldn't find a Yuengling in Texas if your life depended on it.


Finishing up the last call. Cheers to you.