July 2014 Game Thread
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My first thought too, twice now. Giants have 3 second basemen hurt right now.Kramerica Industries said:
It's amazing how much Peavy now depends on guys wildly chasing outside the zone. The NL boost is alive and well.
He's in the right league for him, away from the A's, Yankees, etc. Jake's getting nutso now,Jed Zeppelin said:
Pitchers' duel thru 7 between Garza and Cobb then Rays blow it open with 4 in bottom of eighth after Garza gets pulled and win 5-1.
Ferm Sheller said:
And just a couple of nights after he hit three triples and a double in one game. IMO, it's time to start wondering where he fits in the Trout-Miggy-McCutchen hierarchy of best ballplayer on the planet.
Quirky oddball facts like this are one of the best things about baseball. Regarding last night's 16-inning Cubs win over the Rockies:
https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/494374833388412929
https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/494374833388412929
Giants are 6-21 in their last 27 home games. They were 79 games over .500 at home from 2009-June 2014
Jason Hammel stinking up the joint again. Gave up six runs to the Astors in the first. Theo must have forced Billy to take him if he wanted Sarmarzija.
So the A's are in strong on Lester posts flare up again on the Trading Jon Lester thread.InsideTheParker said:
Héctor Noesí strikes out the leadoff hitter versus detroit, and then digs himself a 6 run hole with still only one out.
Cliff Lee hurt again.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/cliff-lee-re-injures-elbow.html
Cliff Lee walked off the mound during his start against the Nationals today, indicating that he was dealing with elbow discomfort. The veteran has experienced the same injury that just cost him two months — a flexor pronator strain — according to a tweet from MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.
It seems likely that Lee is headed for another DL stint, and at this point it would not be surprising to learn that he will miss the rest of the season. Needless to say, barring a fortunate turn, it seems that Lee will not be an August trade target.
The bigger question for the Phillies, of course, is whether he can return to form for 2015. Lee is owed $25MM next year and his deal includes a $27.5MM club option for 2016 (with a substantial $12.5MM buyout).
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/07/cliff-lee-re-injures-elbow.html
Cliff Lee walked off the mound during his start against the Nationals today, indicating that he was dealing with elbow discomfort. The veteran has experienced the same injury that just cost him two months — a flexor pronator strain — according to a tweet from MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.
It seems likely that Lee is headed for another DL stint, and at this point it would not be surprising to learn that he will miss the rest of the season. Needless to say, barring a fortunate turn, it seems that Lee will not be an August trade target.
The bigger question for the Phillies, of course, is whether he can return to form for 2015. Lee is owed $25MM next year and his deal includes a $27.5MM club option for 2016 (with a substantial $12.5MM buyout).
Ho hum. Kershaw throws a complete game, allows 1 run (on an infield single with 2 outs in the 9th), no walks, 9 K's.
How's this for crazy...of the 27 outs, NONE were recorded by an outfielder.
EDIT: Here's his stats for June/July: 10-0, 0.94 ERA, 8 BB, 104 K.
How's this for crazy...of the 27 outs, NONE were recorded by an outfielder.
EDIT: Here's his stats for June/July: 10-0, 0.94 ERA, 8 BB, 104 K.
brandonchristensen said:
Because this year offense is down, so his amazing numbers (while still amazing) aren't so much drastically better than everyone else's. Pedro did his thing when offense was booming and pitchers weren't putting up numbers anywhere close to his, thus the ERA+ advantage (and ridiculous legacy).