MLB 2022-23 Hot Stove thread

When Lars Noothbar comes up for Japan…

 

So odd to see a pitcher still pitching through this…

 

This game is fantastic.

If Mexico wins, I'm going to have a hard time rooting against them tomorrow.

 

Helluva game.

 

That was a blast.

 

Still can't hear Ken.

 

I spend a fair amount of time following, watching and reading about MLB.

I have never in my life heard of Merrill Kelly before tonight.

 

36-35 lifetime.

Merrill Kelly Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

I will say, if he kicks ass tonight, his recognizability will go up 10-fold.

 

And if Philly didn't already know they have another superstar ...

The last three hitters for the United States have been Phillies. That should be a scary thought to the rest of the NL.

 

One hour to play two innings?

 

I watched just enough spring training to already miss the pitch clock.

This tournament has been fantastic. But lets up the pace a bit.

 

Obviously rooting for USA in WBC, but can someone disabuse me of the impression that Mark DeRosa is a smarmy fuck? He’s always seemed that same unlikable bobblehead I see on MLB TV. Not saying he doesn’t know his shit; but is he in reality that big of a douche?