SF Giants wins 2nd World Series in 3 years, sweeps Detroit Tigers. Sandoval MVP.

Wil Myers was named this year's 2012 Minor League Player of the Year, but won't get a September call-up. The Royals inexplicably insist they don't have room on their 40 man roster. That's bullcrap.

Wil Myers was named this year's 2012 Minor League Player of the Year, but won't get a September call-up. The Royals inexplicably insist they don't have room on their 40 man roster. That's bullcrap.

Oleg_Huzwog

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Wil Myers was named this year's 2012 Minor League Player of the Year, but won't get a September call-up. The Royals inexplicably insist they don't have room on their 40 man roster. That's bullcrap.

Boston_Boyy

Everyone keep A's pitcher Brandon McCarthy and his family in your thoughts.

Struck by a line drive a few days ago, underwent a 2 hour surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. He suffered a skull fracture and a epidural hemorrhage. He's in stable condition but still is in a life threatening situation.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8350276/brandon-mccarthy-oakland-athletics-life-threatening-situation

And Strasburg is out. Good. Master_Live

Yankees just got screwed. Jerry Meals at it again.

And Nick Markakis is out for the season with a broken bone in his thumb after getting HBP by Sabathia. Huge blow for them.

Buster Posey is now the favorite for NL MVP. Consider this:

• His AVG/OBP/SLG line after the All Star break is .388/.464/.654. MVP voters like seeing big second half numbers.
• Baseball Prospectus currently has him leading the NL in VORP and WAR. Voters are much more aware of those stats now compared to 10 years ago.
• With Melky Cabrera suspended, Posey is basically now the Giants' entire offense. Voters enjoy picking players who carry an abnormally large percentage of their team's production.
• Giants are winning their division, while the teams for the other major MVP candidates (Braun and McCutchen) are both struggling for a Wildcard spot. While there are certainly exceptions, voters historically tend to favor those who make the playoffs.
• He's a better-than-average catcher. Voters recognize a .300 hitting catcher is more valuable than a .300 hitting first baseman or outfielder.

Pirates another second half collapse. Snake bitten for sure.-Halftime-

Halladay/Lee/Hamels. Lets see what Philadelphia can do.

Halladay/Lee/Hamels. Lets see what Philadelphia can do.

Master_Live

Edwin Encarnacion - 40 HR, 100 RBI. Nobody saw that one coming.

Edwin Encarnacion - 40 HR, 100 RBI. Nobody saw that one coming.

Oleg_Huzwog

He's had quite the journey. He was a throw in from the Reds, played some really crappy defense, was sent down to AAA and DFA 2 years ago, released last year, claimed by the A's, who also released him, re-signed with us. After not hitting a home run till May, fans were yelling for his release and Lawrie up last season...now this.

Just like Bautista, if we're in any kind of race, he's a MVP candidate.

Buster Posey is now the favorite for NL MVP. Consider this:

• His AVG/OBP/SLG line after the All Star break is .388/.464/.654. MVP voters like seeing big second half numbers.
• Baseball Prospectus currently has him leading the NL in VORP and WAR. Voters are much more aware of those stats now compared to 10 years ago.
• With Melky Cabrera suspended, Posey is basically now the Giants' entire offense. Voters enjoy picking players who carry an abnormally large percentage of their team's production.
• Giants are winning their division, while the teams for the other major MVP candidates (Braun and McCutchen) are both struggling for a Wildcard spot. While there are certainly exceptions, voters historically tend to favor those who make the playoffs.
• He's a better-than-average catcher. Voters recognize a .300 hitting catcher is more valuable than a .300 hitting first baseman or outfielder.

Oleg_Huzwog

Crazy prediction: If the Braves win today against the Nats and complete the sweep, they will win the NL East.Ring_of_fire

[QUOTE="Ring_of_fire"]Crazy prediction: If the Braves win today against the Nats and complete the sweep, they will win the NL East.GamerForca

Bad season gets worse. I know Escobar had problems when acquired. But this...lost a ton of respect.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_in_to/7997101156

Totally unacceptable.

Bad season gets worse. I know Escobar had problems when acquired. But this...lost a ton of respect.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_in_to/7997101156

Totally unacceptable.

JohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Bad season gets worse. I know Escobar had problems when acquired. But this...lost a ton of respect.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_in_to/7997101156

Totally unacceptable.

Blabadon

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Bad season gets worse. I know Escobar had problems when acquired. But this...lost a ton of respect.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_in_to/7997101156

Totally unacceptable.

JohnBean42

^There was a reason the Braves traded him for next to nothing. Sad waste of talent.GamerForca

^There was a reason the Braves traded him for next to nothing. Sad waste of talent.GamerForca

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

JohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

Blabadon

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

JohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

TheWalkingGhost

[QUOTE="TheWalkingGhost"][QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Escobar suspended 3 games, and hands over that portion of the salary to GLAAD and the You Can Play.

And hopefully cut him at seasons end.

Ring_of_fire