Running 2017 MLB regular season thread

The Last Cowboy: Joe West's quest to preserve the sanctity of umpiring

 

Emphasis on "seed".

 

The Cubs' bullpen managed quite the meltdown just now. The first 11 batters in the eighth inning reached as the Cardinals scored nine runs to erase a 3-2 deficit. That will likely end the Cubs' six-game winning streak since the All-Star break.

 

So, Cubs are leader in the clubhouse in Yu Darvish talks.

 

Sabathia gets win No. 232 tonight. How close can he get to 300?

 

Not very I would think.

 

Agreed. This has been a nice rebound, but Sabathia is 37 years old. I guess 250 is in range, but 300 is not.

 

Unless he decides to retire after this year, which considering how good it is going this year isn't likely, 250 is a lock.

 

It's gonna be a while before another pitcher approaches 300. But people were saying that before Randy Johnson too. You never know. But Sabathia will have to catch a crazy career second wind to get close.

 

Here is the list of active wins leaders. The best candidate to get to 300 appears to be Kershaw, who is at 141 wins at age 29. If — if — he averages 16 wins over the next 10 years and stays healthy, he might have a shot.

Active Leaders &amp Records for Wins | Baseball-Reference.com

 

I don't know if I'd consider 250 a lock. What happens if he comes out next season and has a repeat of 2015?

 

If he averages 16 wins over the next 10 years, it's impossible not to get there.