Fat Lady is Warming up her Vocals....She Sang

[MDB111™]

I mean I'll take it

Fat lady will not sing tonight

 

[DrGonzo]

That was a nail biter

 

[Diehardfan]

That was a nail biter

So was today. I'm not sure how they are pulling this off but they keep finding ways to win. They didn't even play well today and still managed to come out on top. Throwing the ball around on D, giving up the tying run on walks and a HBP and getting only 3 hits. You have to think this will eventually catch up to them....but...baseball is an odd game in so many ways. They've done most everything assbackwards but are still in the fight. You can't help but admire that.

 

[DrGonzo]

So was today. I'm not sure how they are pulling this off but they keep finding ways to win. They didn't even play well today and still managed to come out on top. Throwing the ball around on D, giving up the tying run on walks and a HBP and getting only 3 hits. You have to think this will eventually catch up to them....but...baseball is an odd game in so many ways. They've done most everything assbackwards but are still in the fight. You can't help but admire that.

I really thought the Hendricks reclamation project would be a catastrophe but I have to admit he has hung tough.

 

[Diehardfan]

I really thought the Hendricks reclamation project would be a catastrophe but I have to admit he has hung tough.

I think with him, it's certain teams....he does well vs some, horrible vs others. With his FB in the 80's, he'll never be what he was but can be useful as a 5 or spot starter.

 

[MDB111™]

I think with him, it's certain teams....he does well vs some, horrible vs others. With his FB in the 80's, he'll never be what he was but can be useful as a 5 or spot starter.

His fastball was always in the 80's though!

 

[Diehardfan]

His fastball was always in the 80's though!

Nah, low 90s when he was at his best. Just enough to make his off speed stuff effective.

 

[CSF77]

Nah, low 90s when he was at his best. Just enough to make his off speed stuff effective.

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/kyle-hendricks-543294?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb

His 4 seam broke 90 2015/16. But that pitch is rare for him. Sinker is his bread and butter. Half of his pitches are sinkers. Then he counters with a change and cutter. 2018 he scrapped the cutter.

This year he is healthy. For the most part he is a sinker/change guy. pretty much 50/50 on them. half of that value is 4 seam. I'm guessing that is when he goes up in the zone.

Earlier in his career he would get pop ups. This year his GB rate has gone up due to going down in the zone more. Which makes sense with the GG level D in the IF.

 

[CSF77]

Thursday's Waiver Priority Order

Tomorrow will be an active day on the transaction front. It's the last day in which teams can add players …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

So today should be interesting. I could see Jed targeting a SP. The Doubble Header game 2 as of right now would be Kilian. But Jed could target Clevenger or Gio

Clevinger’s $8MM salary isn’t the issue, as most teams could easily accommodate the roughly $1.5MM still to be paid out. Yet there’s also a $4MM buyout on a $12MM mutual option for next season.

Now this is not a bad option going into 2024 as he replaces Stroman. But if they feel that Stroman will remain. 5.5M is not a bank buster and having a arm like his is a boon

 

[CSF77]

Guardians Claim Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez
August 31st, 2023 at 12:21pm CST • By Steve Adams
The Guardians have claimed right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez off waivers from the Angels, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

 

[CSF77]

Reds Claim Harrison Bader From Yankees
August 31st, 2023 at 12:25pm CST • By Darragh McDonald
The Reds have claimed outfielder Harrison Bader off waivers from the Yankees, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.

 

[CSF77]

12:29pm: The Guardians also claimed left-hander Matt Moore from the Angels, tweets Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.

 

[CSF77]

Not sure what Cleveland is doing.

Cleveland Guardians, .478
New York Yankees, .489
Miami Marlins, .496
Cincinnati Reds, .511
Arizona Diamondbacks, .515
Minnesota Twins, .515
Boston Red Sox, .515
San Francisco Giants, .519
Chicago Cubs, .534
Toronto Blue Jays, .545
Milwaukee Brewers, .556
Philadelphia Phillies, .556
Texas Rangers, .564
Houston Astros, .570
Seattle Mariners, .571
Tampa Bay Rays, .612
Baltimore Orioles, .624
Los Angeles Dodgers, .629
Atlanta Braves, .659

 

[CSF77]

Mariners Claim Dominic Leone From Angels
August 31st, 2023 at 12:33pm CST • By Darragh McDonald
The Mariners have claimed right-hander Dominic Leone off waivers from the Angels, reports Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

 

[CSF77]

The Reds also claimed outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Angels, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.

 

[CSF77]

Randal Grichuk Clears Waivers
August 31st, 2023 at 12:39pm CST • By Steve Adams
Angels outfielder Randal Grichuk was not claimed on outright waivers, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’ll remain with the Halos unless they surprisingly choose to outright him to a minor league affiliate, at which point Grichuk would have the right to elect free agency.

 

[CSF77]

Bit shocking on Clevenger. I was thinking that Jed might go there. I guess he feels good on Kilian on game 2.

 

[JP Hochbaum]

Bit shocking on Clevenger. I was thinking that Jed might go there. I guess he feels good on Kilian on game 2.

Clevenger would be a horrible person to pick up in a clubhouse that is great.

 

[CSF77]

Clevenger would be a horrible person to pick up in a clubhouse that is great.

Ya was not following him until you posted that. He seem the jack ass type for sure. Can see why all teams did a hard pass.

 

[MDB111™]

Get some Wicks!

Bellinger at 80 RBI was the signing of the year.