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for an 8th inning set-up man? gadzooks man! surprised pitt didn't keep him.

back to the tigers - i hope they can win the big one. so close twice in the last 15 yrs. i don't know if they have the pitching to contend with the big boys. is verdy back healthy this year?

 

Who's Verdy?

 

justin verlander ?

 

Most difinitely he is back and healthy. Last season he was getting back to his old self at times... really improved and did well down the stretch. He should be good from the get go.

 

good - i always liked him. he killed me in fantasy baseball however. haha.

how is the rest of the tigers pitching staff?

 

ROTATION
1. J. Verlander
2. J. Zimmermann
3. A. Sanchez
4. M. Pelfrey
5. D. Norris
6. M. Boyd
7. S. Greene

Going to be a good battle to see who nails down the last spot in the rotation. Top 3 are solid. Pelfrey will give some quality innings and then its any body's guess going into Spring Training.

 

not too shabby at all...

 

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred: NL could get DH as soon as 2017

Major League Baseball is holding owners meetings this week, so we'll hear of a few newsworthy items on occasion, such as the trade deadline moving back a whopping 24 hours.

And then there's this:

Given the year-long interleague play, concern by some over pitcher injuries and how bad the NL pitchers in general are at hitting (note that naming an outlier like Madison Bumgarner doesn't change the overall horrifying .133/.160/.171 batting line posted by hurlers last season), it's not all too surprising to see this discussion.

Where it might take some aback would be that it might happen as early as next season.

Now, let's make sure to check the wording here on "could," because that also means "could not" is in play. Also, the next collective bargaining agreement is up next offseason, so that's the next time a possible rule change like this is in play.

So the NL could get the DH before 2017. Or it could after the following CBA. Or the CBA after that.

A certainty, however: If you hate the DH, you might as well force yourself to either 1) be OK with never watching baseball again; or 2) making peace with the upcoming change. It's going to happen. It's only a matter of when. (CBSsports.com)

 

yeah i know igloo won't watch as he hates the DH. I dont care either way and will still watch.

 

NEW YORK -- Yoenis Cespedes is returning to the Mets.

A source told MLB.com on Friday night that the Mets and Cespedes have agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract that includes an opt-out clause after the 2016 season. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, could allow Cespedes to hit the free-agent market again next winter, when he could be the top position player available.

Cespedes will receive $27.5 million in 2016 if he opts out of his contract. He also has a full no-trade clause.

 

yeah he can roll after 1 year. crazy money. happy the nationals didn't get him.

 

The only reason I don't like the DH is because theres not as much thinking and scheming by the manager. I will still watch even though The Babe would be rolling over in his grave! As far as the Bucs, I have no idea what the puck their doing. We'll see what comes out of training camp?

 

i just think it's time for both leagues to use it or neither use it. both should be on the same playing field without any advantages. to me it gives the AL an advantage.

 

How about the home team in the series uses their Leagues rules. I like having a difference between the two Leagues as I've stated before. Its kinda funny watching some of these AL pitchers bat too.

 

the guy can't make up his mind. his mouth says 1 thing and then 2 min later says something else. ass.

yes, some of the AL pitchers are funny batting, but so are some of the NL ones too. Bartolo Colon comes to mind...haha.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...b-eyes-regular-season-games-in-london-by-2017

MLB heading to London.

Why? I am against anything overseas! Screw them!

 

Its just the times we live in. The high-tech industry, easier travel and globalization lead to this mentality. High-tech makes the world a small place.

 

but cricket and soccer are king in England. Will they really give 2 hoots about American baseball ?