IWXwx Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 It's the first day of met winter, so figured I'd set up shop. FWA climo is unfortunately closer to Ohio's than the rest of the Sub's, so I may just camp out here. The fall thread was only a couple of pages, but this thread has contained some classic-epic-historic meltdowns in past winters, so I want make sure there is a place to vent. I figured I'd start by taking a jab at Josh. Congrats on snagging Baez lol. I say this being Being a Cubs fan for the past 55 years. Don't get me wrong, he is an exciting player and has a knack for making outstanding plays, both on defense and running the bases. He no doubt played a big part in the run to the '16 Series. But my God, if pitchers would just feed him nothing but hooks and changeups, he would be batting a buck 20. I don't know why anyone would throw heat to him that is anywhere close to the zone. Below is a video grab of him taking a hack against the Giants in August. This is NOT the ball coming off of his bat, but a change-up heading TO the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 .....Oh, and the beginning of winter is sucking here, especially compared to north of the state line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomp2mp Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 2 hours ago, IWXwx said: It's the first day of met winter, so figured I'd set up shop. FWA climo is unfortunately closer to Ohio's than the rest of the Sub's, so I may just camp out here. The fall thread was only a couple of pages, but this thread has contained some classic-epic-historic meltdowns in past winters, so I want make sure there is a place to vent. I figured I'd start by taking a jab at Josh. Congrats on snagging Baez lol. I say this being Being a Cubs fan for the past 55 years. Don't get me wrong, he is an exciting player and has a knack for making outstanding plays, both on defense and running the bases. He no doubt played a big part in the run to the '16 Series. But my God, if pitchers would just feed him nothing but hooks and changeups, he would be batting a buck 20. I don't know why anyone would throw heat to him that is anywhere close to the zone. Below is a video grab of him taking a hack against the Giants in August. This is NOT the ball coming off of his bat, but a change-up heading TO the plate. I am just glad to have our infield complete instead of platooning at SS. Hack away, Javy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I have been reading the exact opposite happened last year, that he batted like .120 vs pitches over 95mph, so basically any fastball at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaryWarren Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 I dislike Baez even more than the Cubs fanbase, such a clown-ass. He has talent but doesn't seem like he wants to apply it much. I get to hatewatch him 19 times each year against the Sux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Stebo said: I have been reading the exact opposite happened last year, that he batted like .120 vs pitches over 95mph, so basically any fastball at this point. Oh, I wasn't saying don't throw fastballs, but just make sure they are off of the plate enough that he has trouble reaching them and he'll swing away. He's always been one of those guys that doesn't miss a mistake, so just throw anything that's not a strike. He's always been horrible on off speed stuff as long as the pitcher doesn't hang one. EDIT: I just checked his stats and his walk rate through his major league career is right at 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyweather Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Judah Cohen saying progged strong Ural blocking will indirectly lead to PV visits south in January. I’ll take it. Maybe we can get a big dog or two as it dips in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baum Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 12/1/2021 at 7:14 PM, WaryWarren said: I dislike Baez even more than the Cubs fanbase, such a clown-ass. He has talent but doesn't seem like he wants to apply it much. I get to hatewatch him 19 times each year against the Sux. Javier Baez 2021 season: .265 BA 31 HR 18 SB 87 RBI 2019 Season: .281 avg 29 HR 11 SB 85RBI 2018 Season: .290 34 HR 111 RBI 21 SB multi position gold glove winner on defense. sorry for the OT. But when people just spew noise minus facts you just have to set the record straight. These statistics point to a very good consistent player. What you think of his personality or playing style is subjective. Though many consider him one of the most entertaining players in the game. I think Tiger's fans will enjoy him immensely....but would agree when his swing rate fades he could fade fairly quickly. sidenote: I owned him in my highly competitive 16 team fantasy baseball league and he helped garner me my first title. Did move him late in the season due to his questionable OBP skills...but that power/speed combo tough to fine in middle infielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Morning pingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtie` Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Temps have been climbing since sunset. A rather strange occurrence for this time of year. Rain and almost 60 feels nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo6899 Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 37° Pouring rain for 5 hours now. Gross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueWaves Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Stevo6899 said: 37° Pouring rain for 5 hours now. Gross. Worst climo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman33 Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I can only chuckle at the continued December futility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 I picked up 0.1" this morning. Stacked 'em deep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 3 hours ago, IWXwx said: I picked up 0.1" this morning. Stacked 'em deep. we did too.... approaching a solid inch for the season thus far.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyweather Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Punt to January seems like a sure bet at this point. It works. 2021 hasn’t been super good to me, might as well end on trend, and flip 2022 hard. CFS says wall to wall flip to cold to start January. Annual Mirabilis 2022. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyweather Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWXwx Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 How depressing, going from WAD to bitter CAD. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Even more depressing, unless something changes will be the horrible drought next summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyweather Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 rip Texas power grid redux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Is this the summer complaint thread, I mean its about to feel like summer almost next week. Hot and dusty for a forecast in December, is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckster2012 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I saw two flocks of geese flying north today here in Indiana.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Stebo said: Is this the summer complaint thread, I mean its about to feel like summer almost next week. Hot and dusty for a forecast in December, is something else. Lol I wouldn't say it's going to be hot and dusty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 70 or bust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 38 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: Lol I wouldn't say it's going to be hot and dusty. Knowing Detroit, it's going to be grungy regardless of the temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerball Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 9 hours ago, luckyweather said: Clown map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malacka11 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Number 20 will never stop amusing me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondo1000 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, buckeye said: Ahh, yes, a true holiday tradition. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro99 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 December 9th, and the "Winter 2021-22 Medium/Long Range Discussion" thread hasn't even been started. I wonder what the latest date for that bump is over the years. I'm a lurker so it won't be me.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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