MLB 2023: Houst*n wins, America loses
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TheNozz
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Real talk. How much should the new rules affect Acuña’s mvp chances?
That there are bigger bases certainly helps but I didn’t realize until a couple weeks ago that the league has also limited pickoff attempts by a pitcher to two.
Going by his stats, and I’m aware he was injured most of ‘21 and ‘20 was short, I think he’s certainly capable of getting to 40/40 legit.
But in a season where the league instituted new rules to encourage stealing/make it easier and everyone’s short stroking it to the fact he has nearly 70 stolen bases without acknowledging the new rule changes seems really odd to me
edit: I’m guessing time will tell, there have been numerous players in the past that could get 60+ SB, if Acuña regulars stays above the league average from here on out, I’d say that justifies overlooking the effect of the new rules
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In 2019 he would have had 40/40 if the Marlins didnt continue to bean him everytime they played. They hit him so much, that he was sent to the IL for 2 weeks near the end of the season and it killed his chance to do it. Which also in turn caused a massive drop in production for my fantasy baseball team's playoff run and I was shortly knocked out because of it. I fucking hate the Marlins.
Julio Rodriguez to me seems the next likely player to go 40/60+.
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I expect Acuna to threaten the 40/40 mark a few more times into his late 20s. He's probably moved into the Top 5 players discussion, only surpassed by Ohtani, Judge, Betts, and maybe Trout if he can rebound? He's really exploded with his power the last month or so. I really didn't think he would quite get to 40 with the lack of power he had to start the year. If anyone could threaten a 50-50 season, it'd be him. I also think Julio Rodriguez is the likeliest candidate for 40/40 next, possibly Corbin Carroll as well.
As for the NL MVP race, man it's a close one. Betts has slowed the last two weeks. Betts has near equivalent offensive production and has been a much better fielder, although not the dominant fielder this year he usually is - well if you believe the very inconsistent defensive analytics. If Acuna played even remotely respectable defense this year, he'd be approaching a 10 WAR season, but by all accounts he's been an awful fielder this year. Which should be inexcusable with how athletically gifted he is.
MGM has Acuna at -2500 for MVP, and Betts +1000. So, it's not close to them. Narrative-wise, Acuna has the 40-40 season going for him, he's never won an MVP, and his team is by far the best in baseball.
As for the NL MVP race, man it's a close one. Betts has slowed the last two weeks. Betts has near equivalent offensive production and has been a much better fielder, although not the dominant fielder this year he usually is - well if you believe the very inconsistent defensive analytics. If Acuna played even remotely respectable defense this year, he'd be approaching a 10 WAR season, but by all accounts he's been an awful fielder this year. Which should be inexcusable with how athletically gifted he is.
MGM has Acuna at -2500 for MVP, and Betts +1000. So, it's not close to them. Narrative-wise, Acuna has the 40-40 season going for him, he's never won an MVP, and his team is by far the best in baseball.
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Alex
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He is a recovering alcoholic, but he has said that was his favorite wine when he drank.
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First Ohtani now Trout. If this franchise is allowed to live on after this season, MLB will be an even bigger laughing stock
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Angels officially shut down Trout for rest of year
Mike Trout, who has played just one game since fracturing a bone in his hand July 3, was officially shut down for rest of the season Sunday.
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This Rangers team has been quite the follow this year. Sweep the Blue Jays, then proceed to lose to underwhelming teams. Now sweep the Mariners and sit 2.5 games up in the division. They "deserve" to win the division, and it wouldn't even be close if it wasn't for the plethora of injuries and the all-time bad bullpen.
Series with the Angels up next, surely they can win that? Surely? Then a 4 game stretch in Seattle to close the year.
Also, COME ON ASTROS KEEP IT GOING! YOU'RE REALLY MAKING EVERYONE IN THIS THREAD HAPPY.
Series with the Angels up next, surely they can win that? Surely? Then a 4 game stretch in Seattle to close the year.
Also, COME ON ASTROS KEEP IT GOING! YOU'RE REALLY MAKING EVERYONE IN THIS THREAD HAPPY.
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Hall of Fame 3B, O's star Brooks Robinson dies
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has died at the age of 86. Robinson spent his entire 23-year career in Baltimore, where he won two World Series and was an 18-time All-Star.
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The greatest defensive third baseman of all time, that’s not up for debateHall of Fame 3B, O's star Brooks Robinson dies
Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson has died at the age of 86. Robinson spent his entire 23-year career in Baltimore, where he won two World Series and was an 18-time All-Star.
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Acuña creates 40-70 club as Braves clinch 1-seed
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. made even more MLB history Wednesday night as he established the 40-70 club while helping Atlanta secure home-field advantage through the National League playoffs.
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He got it
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lol wtf. Pitcher strikes him out and goes after him?
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I mean, he's on that dog shit franchise, is it really that surprising?
Sit down, you fat fuck you're a relief pitcher. Faggot.
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