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@CdnGuy
Interesting fangraph story on a pitch to Donaldson right down the middle of the plate that was called a ball. (If you can wade through the article, it's too long)

The Worst Called Ball On Record | FanGraphs Baseball

 

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BRAVES...ruiners of dreams!!!

Man you aint kiddin, although Mets still trying to hang in there (losing to the Phillies right now)

 

[CdnGuy]

@CdnGuy
Interesting fangraph story on a pitch to Donaldson right down the middle of the plate that was called a ball. (If you can wade through the article, it's too long)

The Worst Called Ball On Record | FanGraphs Baseball

It's funny to think in this day of age there hasn't been some technology being used behind the plate to determine close pitches and calls. I understand it would destroy the game and games would take 6 hrs long. But it wouldn't hurt to fine tune human error behind plate imo.

 

[Seven]

RIP Jose Fernandez.

Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, 2 others killed in Miami boat crash
Published September 25, 2016
FoxNews.com

Jose Fernandez delivers a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Dodgers on Sept. 9. (AP)

Miami Marlins ace pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed Sunday morning after a boat crash in Miami Beach, the team announced.

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Jose Fernandez smiles after becoming a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony in Miami on April 24, 2015. (AP)

The 24-year-old Fernandez was one of at least three people killed in the early morning collision. He announced on Instagram recently that he and his girlfriend were expecting a child, Local 10 reported.

"The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez," a team statement said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time."

Sunday's game between the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves in Miami was cancelled after the death of the star right hander.

Chief Petty Officer Nyxolyno Cangemi told The Associated Press that a Coast Guard patrol boat spotted an overturned boat at 3:30 a.m. on a jetty near Government Cut. The bodies were discovered a short time later.

Because the boat was on a jetty, the Coast Guard notified Miami-Dade police, which turned the investigation over to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Fernandez was on a 32-foot vessel that had a "severe impact" with a jetty, said Lorenzo Veloz of the Fish Commission. A news conference was planned for later Sunday morning.

Fernandez was born in Cuba and he attempted to defect three times before finally reaching the U.S. in 2007 with his mother.

He played in just 27 games in the minor leagues, reaching the Single-A level in 2012 before he was selected to the Marlins' Opening Day roster in 2013 at the age of 20.

In 76 career games, Fernandez was 38-17 with a 2.43 ERA and 589 strikeouts in 471 1/3 innings.

A two-time All-Star, Fernandez won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 2013. He appeared headed for another stellar season in 2014, but after eight starts his year was derailed when it was revealed Fernandez would need Tommy John surgery. He returned from the procedure to make 11 starts in 2015.

Fernandez was 16-8 with a 2.86 ERA and an MLB-best 12.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 2016. He was considered a strong contender for the NL Cy Young Award.

Fernandez's final game was Sept. 20 in Miami against the NL East division champion Washington Nationals. He pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just three hits and striking out 12. It was his ninth game of the season with at least 11 strikeouts. He was due to pitch Monday against the New York Mets.

Fernandez's death was not the first time an MLB pitcher died during a boating mishap. In 1993, two Cleveland Indians pitchers – Steve Olin, 27, and Tim Crews, 31 – were killed in a boating accident on Little Lake Nellie in Clermont, Fla., The Plain Dealer reported. Bobby Ojeda, a third Indians pitcher, suffered serious scalp injuries, but lived.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez, 2 Others Killed In Miami Boat Crash

 

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Holy shit! that's a damn shame.
Guy had a huge future, family must be devastated.

 

[bickel29]

Absolutely shocked to see this, this morning, @Seven Dog

This was the first I saw of it and had to turn on the TV in hopes that this was some soft of mistake. Unfortunately not.

Jose is (damn, was) one of those guys that us baseball fans would actually tune into a Marlins game to watch pitch. Amazing talent, and just 24 years old. Also, the more you knew/learned of him, he was such a likable dude as well. One of those guys who just always seemed to be loving life.

R.I.P. Jose Fernandez.

 

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@bickel29
I'd watch him no matter who he was pitching against. He beat the Nats just a few days ago, his best outing of the season.
I even licked his bat flip.

 

[bickel29]

Damn, this story gets even more heart breaking.... ugghh...

http://hollywoodlife.com/2016/09/25/jose-fernandez-girlfriend-pregnant-dad-miami-marlins-pitcher-dead/

 

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[ickyrica]

Man I'm gonna miss David Ortiz. I've watched this dude work for so many years. All we have on local sports tv is Ortiz highlights and it's making me wicked depressed. It's so weird when a leader who embodies what you want them to steps down. when he said 'this is our fucking city' back in 2013 Boston could have exploded with pride and God help any mother fuckers in our way. That's what it felt like anyway. I'm going to miss that dude...

 

[CdnGuy]

@Seven Dog your Mets got hope man


7 teams still alive for 4 Wild Card spots

 

[Seven]

@Seven Dog your Mets got hope man


7 teams still alive for 4 Wild Card spots

Mets are in!! With their pitching, they ain't going anywhere though. Need to call up Tebow!! Put him on the mound. Lol Right @Gymjunkie70?

Tim Tebow Hit By Pitch, Charges Mound To Offer Instant Forgiveness
October 1, 2016

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Playing in his second instructional league baseball game with the New York Mets organization Thursday, Tim Tebow was hit by a pitch from lefty Chandler Hawkins during his third at bat. According to witnesses, the former NFL player immediately threw down his bat and aggressively charged the pitcher’s mound—but rather than engaging in the traditional fistfight or shoving match, Tebow rushed out to immediately forgive Hawkins face to face.

“I ran out there because I knew he probably felt bad about plunking me, and I wanted to pursue immediate reconciliation,” Tebow told reporters. “The Bible teaches that if your brother has something against you, drop everything and go restore the relationship. I needed to reach out to Chandler right away and forgive him for drilling me in the rib cage with that fastball.”

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Witnesses state that Tebow, listed at 6’3”, 255 pounds, held out his arms as he approached the mound at a full sprint. Hawkins, apparently confused by the gesture, dropped his glove and raised his fists, but Tebow immediately wrapped him up in a bear hug.

“I told him it was OK, everyone makes mistakes, and his defensiveness just melted away,” said Tebow. “The Bible says to go to your brother and settle your grievances one-on-one, but if that fails, to bring 2 or 3 brothers with you the next time. I guess that’s why a lot of my teammates came running out of the dugout. They wanted to make sure we followed the Biblical model of reconciliation. I love these guys.”

According to reports, the umpire had to break up the meeting to continue the game, as Tebow remained on the mound telling Hawkins how to receive forgiveness for his sins through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

 

[Gymjunkie70]

Mets are in!! With their pitching, they ain't going anywhere though. Need to call up Tebow!! Put him on the mound. Lol Right @Gymjunkie70?

Tim Tebow Hit By Pitch, Charges Mound To Offer Instant Forgiveness
October 1, 2016

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Playing in his second instructional league baseball game with the New York Mets organization Thursday, Tim Tebow was hit by a pitch from lefty Chandler Hawkins during his third at bat. According to witnesses, the former NFL player immediately threw down his bat and aggressively charged the pitcher’s mound—but rather than engaging in the traditional fistfight or shoving match, Tebow rushed out to immediately forgive Hawkins face to face.

“I ran out there because I knew he probably felt bad about plunking me, and I wanted to pursue immediate reconciliation,” Tebow told reporters. “The Bible teaches that if your brother has something against you, drop everything and go restore the relationship. I needed to reach out to Chandler right away and forgive him for drilling me in the rib cage with that fastball.”

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Witnesses state that Tebow, listed at 6’3”, 255 pounds, held out his arms as he approached the mound at a full sprint. Hawkins, apparently confused by the gesture, dropped his glove and raised his fists, but Tebow immediately wrapped him up in a bear hug.

“I told him it was OK, everyone makes mistakes, and his defensiveness just melted away,” said Tebow. “The Bible says to go to your brother and settle your grievances one-on-one, but if that fails, to bring 2 or 3 brothers with you the next time. I guess that’s why a lot of my teammates came running out of the dugout. They wanted to make sure we followed the Biblical model of reconciliation. I love these guys.”

According to reports, the umpire had to break up the meeting to continue the game, as Tebow remained on the mound telling Hawkins how to receive forgiveness for his sins through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Oh for gods sakes this dude is wacky

 

[Gymjunkie70]

Now for real baseball.Check this post game with terry collins in August after a Met loss

 

[Rhynosaurus]

The White Sox kept up their white-hot start and have home field advantage....right?

 

[jaymaximus]

Braves put it on the "Tigers". 10 K's

@Geterdun

 

[CdnGuy]

Braves put it on the "Tigers". 10 K's

@Geterdun

Not to mention the Tigers and Orioles both losing helped my Jays for a wild card.

 

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@Gymjunkie70
Hoping the Mets somehow take out the Giants and Cubs.

@CdnGuy
O's at Jays, your Rangers in it too.

 

[canadian mutant]

Massive game tomorrow baby. Gonna be interesting to see whos pitching...lots of options. Lets go Jays

 

[CdnGuy]

Glued to the TV this afternoon