Baseball Chatter July 22

 

Pablo Sandoval is officially back in San Fran and guess what??? He is in the best shape of his life. Imagine that

 

Here are just some of the other times Sandoval was in the best shape of his life:

2009 S.F. GIANTS Fan favorite Sandoval goes extra mile to shape up, slim down

2011 If Bengie Molina could play catcher with a physique that would have shamed Babe Ruth‘s, then Pablo Sandoval can do it in the best shape of his life.

2014

2015

2016

Chris Davis has four hits in 30 at bats since returning from the disabled list, including three home runs.

Edwin Encarnacion has hit a home run against all 30 major-league teams.

Mike Fiers started the season giving up 18 home runs in 46.2 innings before being sent to the bullpen. He dropped his arm angle and replaced his slider with a new and improved version of his curveball. It is working because since May 30:

  • Has allowed three home runs in 62 innings
  • Has three earned runs or less in nine of his last ten starts

 

Ervin Santana – First five starts:

Ervin Santana since June 3 – Last nine starts:

T.J Rivera has six errors in 28 games at third base, but Fantasy owners couldn’t care less about that. His position eligibility and ability to get on base keep him relevant.

 

It looks like a Yonder Alonso trade is going to happen. Oakland signed Chris Carter and called up first baseman prospect Matt Olson from Triple-A Nashville for the fourth time this season. Oakland also called up RHP Frankie Montas.

Aaron Nola over the last 30 days, six starts

Maikel Franco is batting .440 with four doubles and hits in five of six games since the All Star break. Listen to

Phillies Assistant GM Scott Proefrock talk about the future of the Phillies:

Teams

The Red Sox are the only American League team with less than 100 homers. There are three National League teams with less than 100 home runs. The Phillies, the Giants and the Pirates.

The Reds are batting .221, and scoring 2.6 runs a game since returning from the the All Star break

The Rangers are now 4-40 on the season when trailing after the eighth inning

The Cardinals scored nine runs without getting an out for the first time since 2007

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