The Most Underachieving Team in MLB
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Yep, but they're better when they're connected to a world title and other playoff series wins.
Burra, when your team has the current 4 year stretch this is the weakest thread in weeks. Seriously, troll and deflecting the Phillie's payroll a d performance during this time. Going from 5 straight to worst team over said 4 years
At least they won a playoff series when baseball people called them good.
Stick to the topic. Most underachieving team in MLB. Discuss.
Ok, I'd say the Phils. Last 4 years they have been #2, #3, #3 and #9 in payroll. That money delivered 73, 73 and 81 wins. This year lucky to hit 70. By any unbiased metric that would mean over the last 4 years the Phillies were the most under-achieving team in MLB. So bad, Papelbohn agreed to take less money to leave the Phils to play for a winner in DC.
I texted my older brother and told him this is better than our team getting to the World Series.
Yawn. They paid guys for past performances. Why? Because they actually won something. It happens in sports. The guys making that money either got hurt or declined. Again, it happens.
Despite the payroll no preseason baseball publication touted them as the team to beat in the division, NL, or WS representative. That distinction belongs to your beloved Nats.
If they fail to make the playoffs this year then this four-year stretch will be amongst the most disappointing in all of baseball over the last decade. No ifs, ands, or buts. By any unbiased metric this would be true. No playoff wins and twice not even making the postseason.
Not a single playoff series.
How about that crybaby Drew Storen? Gives up a salami with a 4-1 lead in a game they needed vs an inferior team. Typical.
This has nothing to do with the CoP. This thread is about the most disappointing team in MLB. Fortunately, it's only Aug. 9th and still time to right the ship.
Totally agree. If this team doesn't win it all moving Harper should be the off season's first priority. Thankfully they won't lose any other parts so they should be able to focus on moving him. Guy is the most overrated 22 year old in baseball. Unlike Hamels, he would deliver elite prospects. Gre8 idea.
I do appreciate your honesty. Hang in there. Nothing but BWs level ball-busting in this thread.
How's this for a fail?
Lose a must-have series to the Rockies, as weak-minded Drew Storen continues to relish in that 8th role. Now, they have to go on the road for ten at LAD, SF, and COL. Let's see what they're made of.
Oh yea, get Grienke and Kershaw this week.
Lose a must-have series to the Rockies, as weak-minded Drew Storen continues to relish in that 8th role. Now, they have to go on the road for ten at LAD, SF, and COL. Let's see what they're made of.
Oh yea, get Grienke and Kershaw this week.
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10 on the road, 7 in San Fran/LAD. Noted we get the two LA studs and Bumbgarner. Nats are finally healthy. No excuses. 50 to go. Get through the West Coast trip and be in the same spot. Feel as if they'll close strong. Good news is we've got 7-8 weeks of a race.Makes for a fun close to the season. Meaningful fall baseball is awesome. Last three years Nats have played a total of 10 games that would qualify. Bummed I probably won't make another game until September. Hopefully that last series in Citi means something.
Finally healthy?
Yea, maybe. Though Span might not return this year. Zimmerman and Werth are shells of their former selve. Desmond stinks. Rendon hasn't found yet. That line-up isn't all that imposing. Plus, the starting pitching needs to be dominant and hasn't been that.
Yea, maybe. Though Span might not return this year. Zimmerman and Werth are shells of their former selve. Desmond stinks. Rendon hasn't found yet. That line-up isn't all that imposing. Plus, the starting pitching needs to be dominant and hasn't been that.
Jumping from team to team isn't my specialty. It's the one thing sports related I know little about. May I suggest looking in the mirror. The answer should come to you.
gr8 contribution.
The Nattitude lineup stinks right now. Espinosa, , washed up zimmerman, clint robinson, and ian desmond's .222 batting average in the 2, 4,5, and 6 spots, respectively.