Ok here is the math plain and simple so pay attention. You get 13 total tops now cards from completing the moments. Everyone had the opportunity to get a free Lucas Giolito. Now you’re up to 14. Everyone had the opportunity to collect Amir Garrett at the beginning of the season so now we’re at 15. When the POTM program launched guess what guys they duplicated your tops now packs from the whole month. So now you have 13 additional tops now cards bringing your total to 28. Add in the 7 POTM cards in the program and you’ve collected 35 cards which oddly enough is exactly what you needed for the collection. Guess what, Tatis could be had for free. No investment what so ever. Now if you choose to sell those cards as you get them, well that’s on you and you can play with garbage SS for the remainder of the games lifecycle. Yes Tatis is worth every stub you spend but he could’ve been had for free if you were patient.
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So tired of hearing people complain about perfect perfect outs. No one ever stated that perfect perfect contact would result in hits. It’s just a fancy way to say you had really good timing at the point of contact. As I said so what!!! Everyday real baseball players (not video game fanboys) hit perfectly timed balls into outs all the time, or have homeruns stolen by great catches or hit into double plays on balls with exit velocities in excess of 100 mph. It’s baseball and s h i t happens. It’s really annoying the amount of people on this forum that complain about this issue. I get irritated when my perfect perfect contact doesn’t have positive results but than I remember that it’s a game that is simulating the real thing and I’m good. When you complain about this stuff it make you sound like a pretentious whiner. Rant over
Last night I had an interesting encounter with one of those “give me____ and I quit”. This dude messaged me before the game started and I immediately declined. So he responds with a snarky “fine be like that”. Of course he was the home team playing at Coors and immediately started hitting bombs off All Star pitching difficulty. I really didn’t care as I was going to be hitting bombs too. However my ability to hit all of a sudden started becoming warning track heroes. I was like whatever it’s just events. If it was RS I would’ve been pissed with perfect perfect input flying out to the warning track at Coors. So the 3rd inning rolls around and I’m down 5-1. I pause to bring in a pinch hitter for my pitcher. I then unpause and realize that my opponent is now paused. 3 minutes into his pause timer and only having 30 seconds left on the timer he starts messaging me asking “you mad bruh”. He messaged me twice in that same period. I’m like you’re the one who is paused not me. His pause timer runs out and of course I hand him the loss. After the game I messaged him and pointed out that next time he might want to pay more attention to what’s going on Instead of acting like an [censored] messaging me. He got what he deserved. His response, “I don’t got no time for you”. How ironic!!! 
@Nanthrax_1 said in Remember you heard it here first about the chase collection:
You heard it here first that the OP is completely wrong as usual, and also previously posted how "white lives matter" and can't grasp the reasoning behind BLM....
What’s the point of this??? This is not a political forum and that’s a completely unnecessary post that has nothing to do with the topic of this discussion.
I created the thread with the hopes of having positive feedback. I’m excited about the Shark Map. It delivers every year. Why does every topic have to turn toxic and hostile. If you don’t agree just move on but If you’re like me, excited for the map that most seem to really enjoy, than toss some positive comments in. It’s not too much to ask.
@maskedgrappler said in TA Moments 1-3:
Picking away at them now. On that note, how useless is Cliff Lee? Can't get through an inning without giving up a bomb.
I haven’t had any problems with the pitching moments it’s the 3xbh moments that are such a pain.
So 14 Marlins have tested positive as of this morning. Their games are being canceled now and the Reds are concerned about a similar outbreak happening soon in their clubhouse. The Phillies are also on high alert having just played the Marlins. I get a sinking feeling that season is going to be canceled this week.
@squishiesgirl said in When time does the Tatis expire:
@DustyDelap said in When time does the Tatis expire:
It said 48 hrs. Anyone know when it came out so I know when it ends. Asking for a friend that won't be home till Thursday..
Why is it so important to your friend?
Whose business is that of yours, he asked a question, if you can’t answer it then move on.
Dear Toxic Player,
How I have longed to bash your face in with a hammer but alas I realize it’s just a game. Toxic gamer, you know who you are. You spend your time finding every exploit for the soul purpose of angering others. I think this speaks to your personality. You cruise the digital super highway hiding behind your monitor knowing that there is no situation where you act like that in the presence of the person you are currently antagonizing. But alas it’s only a game. So please continue your dance of the bunt, your spam of the R2 button, your replay of the wall scraper, your fielder pirouettes on the routine fly ball. Just remember it’s just a game and you are as good as it’s ever going to get for you. You know who you are.
I mean this guy has been lights out from the start. And tonight he made the Yankees vaunted offense look almost pedestrian. And when he did get into trouble in the 5th he managed to only give up a sac fly after starting the inning off by giving up hits to first two batters putting runners on 2nd and 3rd with no one out. The best pitcher that no one talks about. Let’s give him a round of applause.
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@xelrojo44x_mlbts said in Best monitor specs and size?:
32-48", 4K, 120hz, HDMI 2.1 (ALLM, VRR).
Most HDMI 2.1 gaming monitors or displays should work fine. I use the LG CX OLED TV and it does well.
48 inch television is way too big to be used by someone trying to be competitive. 27-32” is probably the perfect size for a game like this.
@jacky-chan1_xbl said in DO NOT PLAY EVENTS:
I don't enjoy playing a game mode that requires you to pay in.
I believe you’re talking about Battle Royal, but let’s just be clear, virtual currency buy ins is not like paying to play. Even if you don’t win a single game in BR you still earn a pack which ironically costs the same as the BR buy in. So what are you really paying for.
@guccigangchuck said in Perfect game/no hitter cards:
I think as a community are we all okay with those cards not coming back? I felt like last year we watered down with 120+ h/9 on numerous starters, I'd love if they capped out h/9 on starters this year around 110 to 115, Bullpen guys can have the super high h/9 as thats expected but having lower h/9s may make more guys usable later on.
You know they’re coming, when the 99’s begin to drop I fully expect to see some perfect game and no hitter cards. I think the game could redeem itself with a Pedro nearly no-hitter card seeings Pedro’s card last year was such a disappointment.
The only way to field in this game and be consistent is using button accuracy. And yes you can still commit throwing errors even on perfectly thrown balls especially if you’re trying to use a first baseman who is out of position or a fielder who has bad throwing accuracy. But the throwing will feel much more realistic and natural on button accuracy. It’s also not that hard to get used to. Give it a try, I think you’ll find it’s not as hard as you thought.
@balsamicarrow88 said in This game is an embarrassment.:
@quinnymcquinn said in This game is an embarrassment.:
@balsamicarrow88 said in This game is an embarrassment.:
Worst game ever made….I said what I said.
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Worst poster on this forum. I said what I said.
Nice, what do I win for being the best at being the worst?
The STFU award because we’re sick of listening to your incessant complaining.
@kovz88_psn said in Willson Contreras:
As a Mets fan who so badly wanted D'arnaud to be the answer at catcher he is not. He has definitely improved since leaving the Mets but if you look at him as a top guy then I can't take your opinion seriously on players
Literally has the best throw out percentage in baseball this year along with being in the top 5 in advanced metrics for framing and and blocking, is among the top offensive catchers this year. His pitching staff absolutely swears by his game calling ability. Clubhouse leader. But yeah you’re right he’s definitely not a top flight receiver. What a clown!!!
P.S. He also kills the Mets when he sees them!!!
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
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@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@solid-snake2493_xbl said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
I love the guy and am a big Cubs fan. When the fire sale started last year I identified him as the one piece I’d like to keep for the next run. However, with the signing of Gomes and the apparent lack of interest in an extension, he is very likely to be traded.
He seems far and away the best catcher in baseball and the statistics support that so far this year. I am curious to hear any thoughts on the possibility of acquiring him from fans of potential playoff teams.
The Yankees and Astros seem like good matches as trade partners. They both appear to have a large need at C and have a long history of trades with the Cubs. I’m hoping for a few solid pitching prospect and those clubs have plenty. (Wesneski or Waldichuk from the Yankees pique my interest.)
What statistics support that claim. Baseball prospectus doesn’t even have him in the top 10 currently. The Atlanta Braves alone have two catchers that are offensively as good or better than him and both are better defensively than him. Here’s the funny thing one of those catchers ironically is his brother. So please tell what stats your talking about. And if you use WAR as your argument you’ve already lost the argument. WAR does not capture the catcher position any where close to other metrics. Metrics like pitch framing and blocking. Both of which he is terrible at. And oh btw Travis D’Arnaud as of a couple days ago had thrown out the most runners and the highest percent of caught stealing in the MLB.
Aggressive much? You clearly have no idea what your talking about, as you lost all credibility when you said Contreras is terrible at framing and blocking. News flash, this isn’t 2017 anymore. And it’s absolutely laughable that you think Willy’s brother is as good as or better than him currently.
So you make the argument that this isn’t 2017 for Contreras but provide zero to back up that claim. I’ll do the work for you. Here is Baseball prospectus catcher rankings with stats to back it up. No where on this list will you see Willson Contreras!!! He doesn’t come close on any advanced metrics. But I guess stats don’t matter anymore. Anecdotal evidence is obviously more important (i.e. the homer index).
He didn’t make the claim. I did. I also provided evidence that you ignored. Good stuff.
You provided one stat. Last time I checked offense is one aspect of a catchers job. And offense is the least important aspect when it comes to catchers. He is still a terrible framer and blocker. And according to the stats he is a serviceable thrower but still not elite. Sorry to burst your bubble.
You don’t seem to understand sample sizes. Especially when it comes to defensive metrics. Contreras is a much better defender than you describe. Maybe look at more than just a 7 week old season and look with less bias.
You made the claim for this year. I just used stats to refute that claim then you say that one year doesn’t make the player. Well his stats this year don’t support your claim. That’s all. I’m not saying he isn’t one of the best based on his track record but this year is certainly not one of his best up to this point in the season. Also his brother has been real good in a short sample size with two multiple homer games and his amazing defensive improvements. But yes we need to see more.
7 weeks of offensive statistics are far more reliable than defensive metrics from the same timeframe. They are highly subjective and have crazy fluctuations.
But I’m not engaging with you anymore. You are hyperbolic, misinformed, and aimed to hijack a thread about trade discussion.
No sir, you made a sweeping statement that was absolutely false. There was no hyperbole, certainly not misinformed as I provided actual stats while you provided one single stat about OPS. As if that’s the only stat that makes a player. And no it was not aimed to hijack your thread. If your going to make false statements about stats people are going to call you out. Have a good day bud. Next time do some research before allowing your personal feelings taint your argument.
Saying his brother is better, who is a backup with 30 ABs, isn’t hyperbolic? Cool man.
I said the Braves have 2 catchers which combined have comparable to better offensive stats than your guy. I only mentioned his brother because it was funny that his brother makes up the second portion of that tandem. And statistically the Braves catching duo is one of the best to this point in the season and the stats back up that claim as I have already shown. Their catching position combined for the most homers and RBI’s in baseball. And provide better defense. That is not hyperbole. Have a good day I’m done arguing this point.
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@solid-snake2493_xbl said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
I love the guy and am a big Cubs fan. When the fire sale started last year I identified him as the one piece I’d like to keep for the next run. However, with the signing of Gomes and the apparent lack of interest in an extension, he is very likely to be traded.
He seems far and away the best catcher in baseball and the statistics support that so far this year. I am curious to hear any thoughts on the possibility of acquiring him from fans of potential playoff teams.
The Yankees and Astros seem like good matches as trade partners. They both appear to have a large need at C and have a long history of trades with the Cubs. I’m hoping for a few solid pitching prospect and those clubs have plenty. (Wesneski or Waldichuk from the Yankees pique my interest.)
What statistics support that claim. Baseball prospectus doesn’t even have him in the top 10 currently. The Atlanta Braves alone have two catchers that are offensively as good or better than him and both are better defensively than him. Here’s the funny thing one of those catchers ironically is his brother. So please tell what stats your talking about. And if you use WAR as your argument you’ve already lost the argument. WAR does not capture the catcher position any where close to other metrics. Metrics like pitch framing and blocking. Both of which he is terrible at. And oh btw Travis D’Arnaud as of a couple days ago had thrown out the most runners and the highest percent of caught stealing in the MLB.
Aggressive much? You clearly have no idea what your talking about, as you lost all credibility when you said Contreras is terrible at framing and blocking. News flash, this isn’t 2017 anymore. And it’s absolutely laughable that you think Willy’s brother is as good as or better than him currently.
So you make the argument that this isn’t 2017 for Contreras but provide zero to back up that claim. I’ll do the work for you. Here is Baseball prospectus catcher rankings with stats to back it up. No where on this list will you see Willson Contreras!!! He doesn’t come close on any advanced metrics. But I guess stats don’t matter anymore. Anecdotal evidence is obviously more important (i.e. the homer index).
He didn’t make the claim. I did. I also provided evidence that you ignored. Good stuff.
You provided one stat. Last time I checked offense is one aspect of a catchers job. And offense is the least important aspect when it comes to catchers. He is still a terrible framer and blocker. And according to the stats he is a serviceable thrower but still not elite. Sorry to burst your bubble.
You don’t seem to understand sample sizes. Especially when it comes to defensive metrics. Contreras is a much better defender than you describe. Maybe look at more than just a 7 week old season and look with less bias.
You made the claim for this year. I just used stats to refute that claim then you say that one year doesn’t make the player. Well his stats this year don’t support your claim. That’s all. I’m not saying he isn’t one of the best based on his track record but this year is certainly not one of his best up to this point in the season. Also his brother has been real good in a short sample size with two multiple homer games and his amazing defensive improvements. But yes we need to see more.
7 weeks of offensive statistics are far more reliable than defensive metrics from the same timeframe. They are highly subjective and have crazy fluctuations.
But I’m not engaging with you anymore. You are hyperbolic, misinformed, and aimed to hijack a thread about trade discussion.
No sir, you made a sweeping statement that was absolutely false. There was no hyperbole, certainly not misinformed as I provided actual stats while you provided one single stat about OPS. As if that’s the only stat that makes a player. And no it was not aimed to hijack your thread. If your going to make false statements about stats people are going to call you out. Have a good day bud. Next time do some research before allowing your personal feelings taint your argument.
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@solid-snake2493_xbl said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
I love the guy and am a big Cubs fan. When the fire sale started last year I identified him as the one piece I’d like to keep for the next run. However, with the signing of Gomes and the apparent lack of interest in an extension, he is very likely to be traded.
He seems far and away the best catcher in baseball and the statistics support that so far this year. I am curious to hear any thoughts on the possibility of acquiring him from fans of potential playoff teams.
The Yankees and Astros seem like good matches as trade partners. They both appear to have a large need at C and have a long history of trades with the Cubs. I’m hoping for a few solid pitching prospect and those clubs have plenty. (Wesneski or Waldichuk from the Yankees pique my interest.)
What statistics support that claim. Baseball prospectus doesn’t even have him in the top 10 currently. The Atlanta Braves alone have two catchers that are offensively as good or better than him and both are better defensively than him. Here’s the funny thing one of those catchers ironically is his brother. So please tell what stats your talking about. And if you use WAR as your argument you’ve already lost the argument. WAR does not capture the catcher position any where close to other metrics. Metrics like pitch framing and blocking. Both of which he is terrible at. And oh btw Travis D’Arnaud as of a couple days ago had thrown out the most runners and the highest percent of caught stealing in the MLB.
Aggressive much? You clearly have no idea what your talking about, as you lost all credibility when you said Contreras is terrible at framing and blocking. News flash, this isn’t 2017 anymore. And it’s absolutely laughable that you think Willy’s brother is as good as or better than him currently.
So you make the argument that this isn’t 2017 for Contreras but provide zero to back up that claim. I’ll do the work for you. Here is Baseball prospectus catcher rankings with stats to back it up. No where on this list will you see Willson Contreras!!! He doesn’t come close on any advanced metrics. But I guess stats don’t matter anymore. Anecdotal evidence is obviously more important (i.e. the homer index).
He didn’t make the claim. I did. I also provided evidence that you ignored. Good stuff.
You provided one stat. Last time I checked offense is one aspect of a catchers job. And offense is the least important aspect when it comes to catchers. He is still a terrible framer and blocker. And according to the stats he is a serviceable thrower but still not elite. Sorry to burst your bubble.
You don’t seem to understand sample sizes. Especially when it comes to defensive metrics. Contreras is a much better defender than you describe. Maybe look at more than just a 7 week old season and look with less bias.
You made the claim for this year. I just used stats to refute that claim then you say that one year doesn’t make the player. Well his stats this year don’t support your claim. That’s all. I’m not saying he isn’t one of the best based on his track record but this year is certainly not one of his best up to this point in the season. Also his brother has been real good in a short sample size with two multiple homer games and his amazing defensive improvements. But yes we need to see more.
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@solid-snake2493_xbl said in Willson Contreras:
@killerpresence4 said in Willson Contreras:
@bob_loblaw1984 said in Willson Contreras:
I love the guy and am a big Cubs fan. When the fire sale started last year I identified him as the one piece I’d like to keep for the next run. However, with the signing of Gomes and the apparent lack of interest in an extension, he is very likely to be traded.
He seems far and away the best catcher in baseball and the statistics support that so far this year. I am curious to hear any thoughts on the possibility of acquiring him from fans of potential playoff teams.
The Yankees and Astros seem like good matches as trade partners. They both appear to have a large need at C and have a long history of trades with the Cubs. I’m hoping for a few solid pitching prospect and those clubs have plenty. (Wesneski or Waldichuk from the Yankees pique my interest.)
What statistics support that claim. Baseball prospectus doesn’t even have him in the top 10 currently. The Atlanta Braves alone have two catchers that are offensively as good or better than him and both are better defensively than him. Here’s the funny thing one of those catchers ironically is his brother. So please tell what stats your talking about. And if you use WAR as your argument you’ve already lost the argument. WAR does not capture the catcher position any where close to other metrics. Metrics like pitch framing and blocking. Both of which he is terrible at. And oh btw Travis D’Arnaud as of a couple days ago had thrown out the most runners and the highest percent of caught stealing in the MLB.
Aggressive much? You clearly have no idea what your talking about, as you lost all credibility when you said Contreras is terrible at framing and blocking. News flash, this isn’t 2017 anymore. And it’s absolutely laughable that you think Willy’s brother is as good as or better than him currently.
So you make the argument that this isn’t 2017 for Contreras but provide zero to back up that claim. I’ll do the work for you. Here is Baseball prospectus catcher rankings with stats to back it up. No where on this list will you see Willson Contreras!!! He doesn’t come close on any advanced metrics. But I guess stats don’t matter anymore. Anecdotal evidence is obviously more important (i.e. the homer index).
He didn’t make the claim. I did. I also provided evidence that you ignored. Good stuff.
You provided one stat. Last time I checked offense is one aspect of a catchers job. And offense is the least important aspect when it comes to catchers. He is still a terrible framer and blocker. And according to the stats he is a serviceable thrower but still not elite. Sorry to burst your bubble.