MLB 2014 season thread

Totally agree on Hamilton, Chris, and it was such an unnecessary signing. It was made because they had a bunch of money sitting there that they had earmarked for Greinke, and when he left, Moreno felt like he had to spend it on the biggest free-agent remaining despite the potential consequences.

 

And if we end up with a Royals-Nats World Series it would be the first ever that did not include a franchise that was in the Majors in 1901.

 

The Angels historically have been infatuated with free agents. Autry was a big buyer when the system started in the 1970s. On top of losing Greinke, Moreno must have felt he needed to compete with the other moves the Dodgers were making.

 

The only bad thing about this series is at least another four games of Ernie Johnson.

 

Yeah, that too. Trying to win in the 'December headlines' game.

 

Hamilton- it is obvious the guy doesn't want to play anymore.
There are complicated facets to his life and if they're not in harmony or if he's going bad, he's the easiest out around.
Anybody who watched his ABs in the series opener could see he should have been sitting.

 

Yup. And they get Hamilton just weeks after his biggest on-field (not to be confused with his personal life) meltdown, when the Rangers dropped the final game of the season to the Athletics in a West showdown. May still be haunting him for all I know.

 

It was good to see the Angels go three-and-out again and for America to get another reminder of how terribly overrated Mike Scioscia is. Hi Poindexter!

And how about that, Orioles vs. Royals in the ALCS. It's like parity has arrived in baseball, and everyone has a shot. Hi outofplace!

*exits stage left*

 

Must be some kind of Anaheim curse: Ducks follow great regular season with a playoff flop, Angels follow great regular season with a playoff flop.

 

Should've known this would bring BYH out of hiding.

 

Pretty cool that a team that hasn't been in the World Series since the 1980s will represent the American League.

Same thing if Dodgers win the NL pennant. And of course, Nats/Expos have never been.