The Mariners and Astros are mirrors of each other this year. Astros offense putting up big numbers yet had to have league best record in June just to get to .500.
Meanwhile you've got performances like Kirby yesterday - dude is a pitcher's pitcher, love me some Kirby - 6+ innings with 1R on 5 innings and that offense can't find him some support.
If the version of Albert Pujols that they got was even close to the version the Cardinals got and if Rendon was anywhere close to the version the Nationals got things would've been much different.
Elly De La Cruz on the Reds. The man deserves to get paid and the Reds ownership refuses to pay real players, so eventually they’ll trade him for practically nothing.
Based on the spirit of the meme, I think Votto is the Reds' answer since EDLC hasn't been signed to a big contract. It was the highest contact the Reds had ever signed for what was considered the greatest hitter at the time. Basically a modern Ted Williams. Then proceeded to sign retread and average players because of their payroll cap. Two WC appearances and an absolutely heartbreaking NLDS loss during that contact.
The kid just now hit 170 games played. Don’t care how good he is. No one gets paid that early, especially if you are a Scott Boras player like he is. Not denying how great he is, one is the few interesting things for reds fans this year
Rockies signing Kris Bryant for $182 million
Even presuming he never gets injured it was a stupidly pointless contract for a team bound to lose 100 games
With injuries and barely ever playing? Could be the worst contract ever, only time will tell.
To switch it up from the Trout replies…
Mason Miller
Paul Skenes
Luis Robert Jr (when he’s healthy)
Garret Crochet
You could kind of argue Tarik Skubal is this for the Tigers, since I doubt Flaherty will still be there come August.
The Rays and our years of developing top tier players of all positions (except notably catcher), and then trading them away for so-called "failed potential" guys from other teams that we fix, then trade for more, cheaper talent.
Our stadium sucks, we won't spend money on free agents, but take a gander at the farm system, anytime from now back through 2008-ish and you'll see us fleece other franchises again and again in terms of talent acquisition. We send you a rental or a 1.5 year deal on a guy we know is washed, you send us top prospects. The car (the players) is fast, sporty, and fun to watch/drive. The house?
-Why does the Trop smell kind of moldy?
-Why is the "Big Boobie" located so far away from the actual population center?
-Why is the proposed "relocation" just to a poorer neighborhood 6 miles away, still on the wrong side of the bridge?
edit: bridge not bride.
Trout
Nah, if it was Trout it would be in the shop.
Griffey’s career.
My first thought
Came here to say this
Yep that's exactly what I was going to say. Or also Shohei when he was an Angel
/thread
Seattle mariners starting pitching
Felix.
I remember his perfect game, that was bananas.
Definitely this as an m’s it was brutal to watch his career wasted never seeing post season
Mariners wasted his prime years
Agreed. On the flip side the Mariners with Ichiro
The Mariners offense with Griffey and their bullpen….
Yes
deGrom on the Mets. Dude won cy young with a 10-9 record because of how terrible the Met's offense was.
Logan Gilbert or George Kirby might end up in the same boat
I grew up in the tri-state area so at least 1/2 of my friends are Mets fans. They are the most loyal and apathetic people I know.
I really can’t even imagine what his record might have looked like in 2018 if literally anyone on the roster was producing offensively.
Mason Miller
Yup. This one.
In Royals terms it was early career Zack Greinke.
Carlos Beltran.
Trout
Are Bugattis known to break down all the time?
T-pain said he’d rather drive his mini cooper because of this
Same
In this metaphor it would be because you drove it 20k miles a year for a decade
You've got to be rich just to maintain these cars. Replacing the tires alone costs $40k+.
An oil change costs $20k.
Valve stem caps are $10k
Air is 5k
Air freshener for the rear view mirror is 2k
Not in this movie!
Ayooo
That's more of an Italian thing
Throwback would be Ernie Banks with the Cubs
I was gonna say a throwback would be Tony Gwynn on the Padres 😂
I mean you're definitely not wrong. I almost went with him but then I remembered Mr. Cub.
Skubal and the Tigers
Reese Olson is the corvette in the front yard
I'd say Skubal is a Chiron, and Baez is a broken ass Veyron
Surprised I had to scroll this far.
this should be in first out of current teams
Votto for most of his career
Dang dude I just made this same exact comment and only found yours after scrolling more than halfway down the thread
Mariners rotation vs offense
The Mariners and Astros are mirrors of each other this year. Astros offense putting up big numbers yet had to have league best record in June just to get to .500. Meanwhile you've got performances like Kirby yesterday - dude is a pitcher's pitcher, love me some Kirby - 6+ innings with 1R on 5 innings and that offense can't find him some support.
Angels era Ohtani.
Funny enough, also Mike Trout on the Angels
How in the hell were the Angels not able to field at least a respectable team with those two to build around?
If the version of Albert Pujols that they got was even close to the version the Cardinals got and if Rendon was anywhere close to the version the Nationals got things would've been much different.
No farm. Mediocre pitching at best. Not good coaching.
Because two players don’t make a team?
I feel like this should be obvious by now, but critical thinking is boring and inattentive 🤷🏻♂️
Beat me to it.
Also pujols
Luis Robert, Jr.
Paul Skenes
Damnit, I knew I’d find that take in here.
Mason and the As.
Tony Gwynn
Kenny Powers
Garrett Crochet
Josh Beckett’s WS MVP trophy
Mrs. Met
Trout is the only acceptable answer
I thought that at first but I’m agreeing with Mason Miller. Although the A’s are a dumpster fire not even a single-wide.
We ain't even a trailer at this point just a used 08 dodge caravan with a twin mattress and a handicap plaque at the Walmart parking lot
Roy Halladay on the blue jays
Mike Trout.
Trout.
Trout
Skubal
Trout on the Angels all these years
Right now, Skubal on the Tigers
Kenny Powers
Maybe in Mexico
Elly De La Cruz on the Reds. The man deserves to get paid and the Reds ownership refuses to pay real players, so eventually they’ll trade him for practically nothing.
Can’t believe I had to scroll this far to find the right answer. The kids good asf .
Based on the spirit of the meme, I think Votto is the Reds' answer since EDLC hasn't been signed to a big contract. It was the highest contact the Reds had ever signed for what was considered the greatest hitter at the time. Basically a modern Ted Williams. Then proceeded to sign retread and average players because of their payroll cap. Two WC appearances and an absolutely heartbreaking NLDS loss during that contact.
The kid just now hit 170 games played. Don’t care how good he is. No one gets paid that early, especially if you are a Scott Boras player like he is. Not denying how great he is, one is the few interesting things for reds fans this year
Crochet on the white sox
Paul Skenes on the Pirates
Stanton when he was with the Marlins. Then he turned into a Honda Accord on the Yankees.
The Marlins and their two titles
Ted Williams and the redsox
Elly De La Cruz.
10000% Mike Trout. 1 of the best around, playing on a trash team. But also requires a ton of expensive maintenance and breaks down very often.
Martin Maldonado
Judge and Soto
Elly
"Pablo Sandoval!" - Pablo's agent, probably
The most obvious being the Angels with Trout. And Ohtani still from his Angels stint.
It’s clearly Mike Trout
Angels and Mike Trout
Pete Rose
Webb pitching + Giants offense
Cal Ripken jr on orioles
Elly playing for the reds.
Manny Machado. And he’s the doublewide.
Mason Miller?
Joey Votto for most of his career
Elle on the reds
As a Reds fan, Elly De La Cruz.
Trout
Luis Robert jr
The first thing that sprang to mind was A Rod to the Rangers. But currently yes it would be Trout.
Dale Murphy in the 80's
Roger Dorn
Trout wasting his career on the Angels
This year…. Crochet, Skubal, CJ Abrams
Elly De La Cruz
Elly De La Cruz
Honestly right now this could be Aaron Judge
Anderson
Mr. Cub
Steve Carlton on the 1972 Phillies.
Like when the Phillies got Jim Thome back in ‘03.
Trout playing for the Angels
Skenes
It’s always trout
Luis Robert
Kris Bryant's contract in Colorado
Mike Trout being on the Angels his entire career
Rockies signing Kris Bryant for $182 million Even presuming he never gets injured it was a stupidly pointless contract for a team bound to lose 100 games With injuries and barely ever playing? Could be the worst contract ever, only time will tell.
Trout. Or Skubal on Detroit
cubs starting pitching
Ohtani
Soon to be Judge
Jason Heyward
Jacob deGroms Cy Young seasons.
To switch it up from the Trout replies… Mason Miller Paul Skenes Luis Robert Jr (when he’s healthy) Garret Crochet You could kind of argue Tarik Skubal is this for the Tigers, since I doubt Flaherty will still be there come August.
Mike Trout
Rangers offense is the car, pitching is the house, and DeGrom and Scherzer are the valuable old antiques in the house (before Scherzer came back)
Trout playing for the Angels... i love the Angels by the way.
Skenes playing for the Pirates for as long as they can afford him.
Looks like Orange County CA
The Rays over achieving for years with smol salaries
Paul Skenes
Garret Crochet
Mason Miller
I can’t possibly imagine. Indeed, I can’t possibly imagine twice.
Judge and the Yankees
If the A's had signed Ohtani
The Rays and our years of developing top tier players of all positions (except notably catcher), and then trading them away for so-called "failed potential" guys from other teams that we fix, then trade for more, cheaper talent. Our stadium sucks, we won't spend money on free agents, but take a gander at the farm system, anytime from now back through 2008-ish and you'll see us fleece other franchises again and again in terms of talent acquisition. We send you a rental or a 1.5 year deal on a guy we know is washed, you send us top prospects. The car (the players) is fast, sporty, and fun to watch/drive. The house? -Why does the Trop smell kind of moldy? -Why is the "Big Boobie" located so far away from the actual population center? -Why is the proposed "relocation" just to a poorer neighborhood 6 miles away, still on the wrong side of the bridge? edit: bridge not bride.
Going to a white Sox game
6th Street territory in Night City when I have a gig.
Ichiro Suzuki for most of his tenure with the Mariners.
Ångels with Troutani
Tovar on the Rockies :(
Mason miller
Luis Robert Jr.
ARod on the 2003 Rangers
Im just gonna assume we all immediately thought trout
Any Padres FA signing
Mike Trout and it’s not close
A’s front office
Garter Crochet
Mike trout as the car and the angels as the house
Last year it was Luis Robert
Tarek Skoubal
Skenes
The White Sox are going to break the record for worst winning % while having the league leader in strikeouts.
Randy Arozarena
Let’s assume the car represents the White Sox and the trailer is Benintendi.
Felix Hernandez’s entire career with the Mariners
Ezequiel tovar in Colorado
Luis Robert
As an Angels fan, I was gonna say Mike Trout as well.
Judge and the Yankees. Soto is the mechanic.
Livvy Dunne
Skubal
I’m surprised I haven’t seen Luis Robert on here. Or Eloy Jimenez.
Tarik Skubal sitting in the Tigers bullpen.
Shohei in Anaheim
Tarik skubal
Bartolo Colon
Skubal
Sending Aaron Judge to the Rockies.
When you see that, it's almost always a drug dealer.
Gincarlo winning mvp on the marlins
Steve Carlton on the 1972 Phillies
Judge on this Yankees team
Luis Robert Jr
Jazz and Eury on marlins
LouBob on the Sox
Paul Skenes
J-Ram in Cleveland (Trout was taken)
Trout is the obvious answer but what about deGrom in his final years as a Met?
Kris Bryant on the Rockies lol
dare i say crochet or is it too early
Mike Trout