DEBATE OVER! Tim Kurkjian Weighs In On Trevor Bauer's Return To The MLB

[@papigrande4378]

There is no reason why Trevor Bauer shouldn't be back in the majors.

[@____8109]

I can think of 4

[@ryanb2607]

@@____8109 Name them. And he meant "no legitimate reason" - so you can't just name 4 random reasons that don't make sense.

[@esasoftware1900]

How shameful that the lies of a woman can result in this. Has everyone lost their minds? He's skilled, cheap, needs a job and the Orioles, among others, could use Bauer. Why not? Bunch of cowards.

[@ohet1]

MLB is doing Trevor Bauer dirty. He needs to be given an opportunity to be back in the league. The commissioner needs to reinstate Bauer ASAP so he can make a living for himself. He was never arrested for anything. He only had or still has civil issues with women who aren't good women at all.

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

I am amazed at the obvious collusion against an innocent man that was targeted by a grifter for a shakedown. I am so impressed with Trevor’s positive mental attitude at this point in his life when the common man would have crumbled.

[@baldurathustrayggdrasil2420]

Bauer was blackballed. Deshaun Watson got 250 million. Hmm...

[@tebone3573]

Say it louder for the people in the back to hear

[@JarrodFLif3r]

I have often said if he was was a person of color he would have not been blackballed. Chapman and German are still pitching despite being guilty of domestic violence.

[@mojoboogie3074]

Bauer gets falsely accused, so he isn’t a good fit for the O’s? Where’s the logic in that?

[@DikembeMutumbo]

The people who don’t want Bauer still wear face masks

[@nerdbot37]

The people who don’t want Bauer know how to look at all ten years of his MLB record. He is - at best - a mediocre MLB pitcher who is not worth the possible PR nightmare or the risk of bringing in a known clubhouse cancer who has burned bridges *everywhere* he has been.

[@ethancruzbaseball]

@@nerdbot37 since when do his early years matter? its very clear you dont watch him and know what kind of pitcher he is today. mid to high 90's, VERY good secondary's. excellent command. Dude eats and sleeps pitching, and everything that goes int to it. I agree, PR would be hell on earth, but he is not "at best" a mediocre MLB pitcher.

[@deansmoker4853]

Well said!👍

[@slundgr]

@@nerdbot37I saw him pitch seven innings of no hit baseball at Coors Field. That’s not mediocre

[@erickarge1838]

@@nerdbot37bullshit. He’s the 2020 cy young winner and is throwing HARDER THIS YEAR, 100 mph at times, and is as good as Corbin burnes. His teammates have said they love him. Gerrit Cole hates him. Well Cole’s a phuckin douchenozzle yankee. Bauer is a welcome addition to birdland.

[@Bigsby-g2o]

Trevor Bauer is a golden goose that mob refuses to accept . He's one of the best in the world and did nothing worng.. MLB is a bunch of fools

[@nerdbot37]

He is not one of the best in the world. He’s a fraud and a conman who has fooled quite a few morons.

[@Blktailhunter53]

Bauer absolutely should be pitching in the bigs. He just struck out 19!

[@RYANRIPKENMEDIA]

We talked about it more in depth later in this show. Understand the reasoning. I gave my thought on why I think no team will sign him thru teams perspective.

[@sportmatrix2788]

Enough with the Bauer bashing from talking heads on your program. Tim is just shoveling the commissioner’s agenda. Any team that needs pitching is foolish for not bringing on Trevor - there is very little financial risk in doing so.

[@ogie6363]

AGGREE 100% MLB has blackballed him because they didn't like his push back attitude before all of the legal drama that was found to be false. No assests besides money to give up for a former Cy Young with an attitude. After this week with the Yankees crying about getting hit. Do you think Bauer would have any problem plunking Judge or Soto? SIGN HIM UNCLE DAVE!!!!!!

[@jer3887]

Yes, give him a try

[@slundgr]

I’m a Rockies fan and Lord knows they need pitching. Is there collusion among MLB teams or was a message sent formally or informally to not sign Bauer?

[@gregorytaylor4903]

Glad your not a gm

[@thomasmagaha280]

I had a #27 Bauer Orioles shirt made at the beginning of the year in support of him so I’m with it 🤷‍♂️

[@bradfowler7112]

Had a Free Trevor Bauer T shirt made for me and my son. Wore them to a Giants game!

[@thomasmagaha280]

@@bradfowler7112 that’s awesome 👏

[@jmuhlenbruch]

As a long time Os fan Id love to see Bauer on the staff

[@The_Matt_Hickman]

Try him out for a few months. You get a stud pitcher and loose zero prospects. I’m sure he will be on his best behavior to be back in the MLB.

[@cammeatoes3244]

Please elaborate on how Trevor is not a good fit?

[@bmoregorillas828]

Yes I've 😂got to hear this.

[@silverfoxx1062]

Look up the sexual allegations made against Bauer and certain facts that have come to light. In today’s environment, no team or organization wants to “appear” that it condones the kinds of behaviors that have been, rightly or wrongly, attributed to Bauer.

[@BuckshotPA1]

@@silverfoxx1062how does that affect his pitching? Watch his videos from the last 2 years in Japan and Mexico. He’s been a very good teammate and he is a good pitching mentor to the other pitchers on the team!

[@johndavies5582]

Ur right doesnt mean its fair but perception is reality​@@silverfoxx1062

[@glennelbey4454]

​@@BuckshotPA1Dude, he has NEVER been considered a good teammate. He is pompous, arrogant and completely full of himself. Virtually none of his Dodgers teammates liked him which is why they didn't come to his defense.

[@tracythompson7599]

Tim is being unfair in regards to Trevor Bauer he was proven innocent and deserves and earned a 2nd chance MLB needs to wake up

[@jackmundo4043]

Tim never said why Trevor’s been blackballed now that he’s been cleared, did he? Dodged the mistreatment totally. His comment is hurtful and unfair. I’m disappointed in Tim kissing up.

[@esasoftware1900]

If you really go "ALL IN" Tim, you grab the free agent rather than give up prospects...good gracious.

[@williamwright1277]

Would love to see Trevor with the Orioles. Much needed strong pitching and is definitely needed.

[@nascarreacts5438]

PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

[@doobielawson702]

Baseball is stupid to not have Bauer involved. Furthermore, I'm surprised the union didn't even try to help him out. I'd be a little worried if I were a player.

[@maxxramas]

BAUER TO BALTIMORE.

[@DaveDaShrubber]

What would a George Will bottom boy like Tim Kurkjian know about baseball?

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

#FREEBAUERNOW

[@maxxramas]

Please push a chant in Camden “We want Bauer” why sell these great prospects for some shit white Sox pitcher? Bauer is better and ready.

[@walterehmann8799]

Nobody’s stopping you from chanting, boss. You’ll just be doing it be yourself. 😆

[@JarrodFLif3r]

Make signs and start chanting when a pitcher struggles is a great way to get ownership attention.

[@ChrisRichard-w9x]

Sign Bauer now.

[@cameronwheeler3219]

Trevor has matured and humbled himself over the years. I say give him a chance

[@bartlow6747]

Why isn't Bauer an option? Explain guys.

[@willo.2324]

Bauer sounds pretty good right now on the Orioles

[@deansmoker4853]

We need to scout whether the Yankees like him, if they don't, then he's a perfect fit for B-more!

[@GotAerialllc]

dude had 19 strikeouts in one game two days ago and you fools can make up whatever excuse you can but youll always be losers trying to be as forked tongue as possible

[@____8109]

19 strikeouts against AA equivalent players

[@mattallen4757]

I'm pretty sure Bauer would throw strikes and not go on the DL or IR list.

[@jamesleitch3572]

bro this clickbait ass title/card

[@daviddevaney2317]

Garrett Crochet is gettable. This is go time, Elias.

[@dshock112]

Not a good fit…. But he was great click bait for this video. At least elaborate on it a little, explain to the fanbase how a absolute stud of a pitcher doesn’t fit

[@walterehmann8799]

I’d push back a bit on that “absolute stud” characterization for Bauer. His closest comp is a dude like Robbie Ray. One elite Cy Young year, a few great or good years, and otherwise average or bad years. Wouldn’t you think it was weird if people were out here banging for Robbie Ray like they do for Bauer? He’s been a talented pitcher but you’d think he was Pedro Martinez the way people idolize him.

[@dshock112]

Ok I regress on the absolute stud comment, I was speaking in terms of in comparison to our current bullpen. Where Robbie ray could work also lol . I don’t like either as a starter with the exception of bauer getting a shot with what he would allegedly accept for a contract.

[@dshock112]

A mid tier started would be nice to see but I think the bullpen will be the point of focus. Then run a good 3 man rotation in the playoffs with a healthy bullpen.

[@ryanb2607]

@@walterehmann8799 That's a terrible comp. It's almost like you know nothing about baseball. I mean, that's comp is just terrible. It's so bad I can't even....

[@walterehmann8799]

@@ryanb2607 They’ve both achieved literally the same awards (1 Cy Young, 1 All-Star, and 1 ERA title), are within 1 year of each other for age, and are essentially at the same place as far as career stats/value with Bauer being slightly ahead. What makes my comparison so off? Not really sure what the value is in saying “you’re wrong” without offering further suggestions/corrections…it’s not like I said 2 + 2 = 5.

[@waynesilva9157]

Mookie Betts said Trevor Bauer was a great teammate and is dedicated to the game, enough said.

[@patrickdare5356]

Who would be the easiest to get from Seattle's rotation? I'd send Kjerstad and Norby for any of the five of them.

[@IAintNobody12]

Luzardo, Nardi, and Scott from Miami. Miller from Oakland. Bauer from Cartel Land. Cole Irvin, Cionel Perez, Yennier Cano, Connor Norby, Samuel Basallo, they'll all be fine in Miami or Oakland

[@johndavies5582]

Let me get a hit of whatever ur smoking

[@Bcharns]

I would SO sign Bauer!

[@johnisouth6636]

Trev and Adley would be a helluva combo. He's innocent. If y'all wanna tell him to quit talking on the mound? I'm for that. That's one thing I think Trevor needs to do is knock down the cockiness.

[@brooks9184]

This was 1 day prior to Trevor Bauer throwing 19 ks in 1 game! Drop the gatekeeping bs that was proven to be a lie against him, the dude is a steal for any team.

[@silverfoxx1062]

If pitch count is a concern with Crochet, make him the closer. Kimbrel is not the answer for a team that wants to win a World Series like the O’s.

[@jojofreelancer1210]

Man look i dont want to hear 1 word from you Ray Lewis loving fans , need i remind you of his off field behavior? Or its ok becaue he snitched?

[@rlboozer56]

I really don't understand the Bauer hate, and then of course followed up by the typical names Crochet and Luzardo, like there are no other pitchers in the league

[@Anewfoundhope-lives]

Lames are too scared to pick up a pitcher who was unjustly accused of sexual harassment. Y’all are so scared of being honest. Gotta preserve that image huh?

[@JarrodFLif3r]

There was a troll that would chime in on popular clips with Bauer throwing shade..after the truth came out about Lindsey Hill this person was still ranting about other accusations. After the 2nd women was charged with fraud for false accusations and extortion I have not seen the troll still trying to hate on Trevor. The only thing Trevor was guilty of was poor judgement and effectively got set up by these women seeking a paycheck, especially given how smart he is. Many others in his position have paid off accusers, but Trevor knew he did nothing wrong and refused to pay. While this might sound crazy, after watching the 'Screwball' documentary about the PED 'doctor' in South Florida and the methods they used to obtain his records, I do think it is plausible someone high up in the MLB incentivized women who have been with Trevor to make accusations so they(MLB) could punish him for making them look bad over the foreign substance debacle.

[@____8109]

What truth? Bauer settled with Hill out of court and she got $300k?

[@JarrodFLif3r]

@@____8109 Hill got money from her insurance company...and absolutely nothing from Bauer.

[@GSCcuponk7]

@@____8109 Bauer never paid a cent to her. She got $300k from her insurance company. Its not that hard to just get your facts straight before spreading misinformation about Trevor, who is the victim in all of this.

[@champpayne83]

Just more proof baseball can never get out of its own way. A 2020 CY Young Winner is frozen outta the majors because of a BS situation but because he's out spoken he's Blackballed.

[@Shawn-bj3xf]

Yes! Get him!

[@zackmclef1911]

Get Bauer that’s says your all in

[@snakebasedow7421]

Trevor Bauer = Kenny Powers

[@hotbeerjosh9019]

Clickbait, channel blocked Trevor is the goat

[@hidesinlonggrass3229]

Nobody wants 2 Cy Young winners in their rotation. Seriously... Bruh...?

[@CharmCityRado]

So when did when as a society and when did sports teams start openly banning people that was was never charged or convicted of a crime. So you are telling we with all these pitching injuries TB isnt good enough to get a look at. BS.

[@RYANRIPKENMEDIA]

Later on in our live show, I talked more in depth about this situation. I understand people arguments, but there are other aspects to consider.

[@CharmCityRado]

Also the other 2 guys that was mentioned aren't worth giving up our top prospects for. They both are way too risky.

[@walterehmann8799]

I’d honestly love for someone to give Bauer a shot so he can get lit up by Double A hitters and people may finally stop going on and on about Bauer as if he was Pedro Martinez (or frankly, Gerrit Cole).

[@totalrobot]

@@walterehmann8799 I'd love for the O's to get Bauer just to hear you whine for the rest of the season

[@johndavies5582]

Like pissing off the MLB for signing bauer.....not a smart move for a new owner makes sense to not make waves.....but i think if bauer did not have the issues he had before the allegations he would be signed......but the allegations are used to punish him bec his push back on MLB earlier in his career.....it would be bad pr for the team and the leauge, i get it but if he is good and can help us win....im torn​@@RYANRIPKENMEDIA

[@Methoes123]

O's should go to Seattle and trade for Gilbert! Crochet is unproven and injury prone!

[@wiz6055]

Get it done !!!!!!!!

[@donsmith3483]

Another supporter of the Liberal MLB, blacklisting a player. Tim, you just lost my respect. Especially when you didn't even support your statement.

[@Adam-links]

Why is Trevor Bauer not an option for any MLB team. Because he is blackballed!? The man is innocent! And one of the best pitchers in MLB. Why do you guys never explain why he is not a fit?

[@walterehmann8799]

Trevor Bauer 3 years removed from MLB action is one of the best pitchers in the league? C’mon dude…that’s just clearly not the case. Why not just say “I like Trevor Bauer because I think he aligns with my world view and I think he was persecuted unfairly.”?

[@Adam-links]

@@walterehmann8799 I meant to say he was one of the best pitchers in the league. He is currently putting up great numbers in Mexico right. I think everyone agrees if he came to Baltimore today, he would instantly be a top three, maybe top two starter on the team. So why is he not in MLB?

[@JarrodFLif3r]

​@@walterehmann8799 His numbers in Mexico suggest he still has elite stuff. Leads the Mexican League in ERA, Ks, and Wins. His ERA is currently 1.56 and he has 102 Ks to only 16 walks. If someone was putting these numbers up AA or AAA, they would be promoted quickly. The Mexican League is considered AAA. Also his numbers in Japan were solid despite a shakey start, ERA in the mid 2s with a great K to BB ratio. Chapman and German have no problem getting signed.....

[@____8109]

@@JarrodFLif3r Elite stuff against AA players maybe. Also German and Chapman didn't have 4 separate women accusing them of sexual violence. They also didn't threaten to take legal action against their accusers, the journalists, and news agencies that covered the story. Bauer is an asshole. And teams have every right to not want an asshole on their team.

[@JarrodFLif3r]

@@____8109 Yet none of those women had any evidence that they were a victim...and 2 have been proven they were after money. Again no charges filed. If someone accused of a heinous crime, would you not try to clear your name? The thing about the lawsuits is if Trevor was guilty then evidence would come out suggesting he is guilty, instead so far the evidence points towards women trying to exploit him.

[@LoSoNBanks22]

Jackson holiday for crochet straight

[@Marylandterpenes831]

Dont see the fit?!! A Cy Young award winner , All Star in U.S, Japan & Mexico over there dealin! Breaking Records! Smh,, 4 once we cant blame the pitching this time but yall sound crazy! Dont fit!!

[@tebone3573]

Booooooo trevor Bauer better than both of the people you named smh

[@The_Gunner9]

Need starting pitching. Bauer starting pitcher. Nope no fit here. Don’t tell me he’s a bad guy because he’s not they just want to ban him for trump comments

[@Methoes123]

Than I'd use Basallo and get Oaklands Miller! Even trade!

[@wadegiarla]

One question to think about. Why hasn't the union come to his defense? It tells me the players don't want him back either. That says a lot about what they think about him.

[@GregSwamprhinoremover]

No it doesn’t you fool!! It says how DEI and MLB are more worried about the globalist pushing a agenda to make men girls

[@bpbeil]

Bring Bauer to Baltimore! Bunch of sheep repeating the popular narrative.

[@waynesilva9157]

I'll be back to see a major league game as soon as they invent glasses that make netting, cables and poles invisible. The woke culture has ruined ! MLB.

[@Sm123bg]

I think baseball fans want Trevor so for the fact that no MLB team wants him is just crazy.

[@CamKrazy2000]

Trevor Bauer is DONE, FINISHED as a MLB player. There's not a team that doesn't need more pitching and he's still out there, that should tell you something. I'd rather trade for Miller than Crochet who will run into an innings limit this season. O's could use Miller as the closer then turn him into a starter next season when the Mountain comes back. Miller was a starter originally and still wants to be a starter as I understand.

[@walterehmann8799]

This comments section should be good. 😆 you know these boys get all heated when someone says something cross about their boy Bauer.

[@____8109]

Simps for Bauer all over the place.

[@werocktheplanet]

Cultural chemistry is EVERYTHING...And the sad thing is that all the left brain algorithms in the universe can't model/predict it. One needs left brain/emotional/social intelligence and that comes from being open and curious (not in a FEAR state) and having EXPERIENCE. As much as math geeks wanna be involved in the sports they can't play, nothing takes the place of DOING IT.

[@lauratopliffe8179]

Go All In!

[@williamfinley7156]

Bauer is a creep even if he is innocent. No team wants him because he's a tantrum waiting to happen. Talent isn't everything.

[@____8109]

The knuckle dragging, mouth breathing portion of your listeners need to give it a rest. Bauer isn't coming back. Bauer lost the privilege of wearing an MLB uniform.

[@tompedigo9246]

Hard pass on Bauer.

[@Nick_1589]

Why.

[@racer14glr91]

Yeah, why?

[@jackmundo4043]

I want to know why, too.

[@totalrobot]

because OP is woke

[@walterehmann8799]

Same. Bauer has basically had the same career as Robbie Ray. One elite Cy Young year, one or two more good to great years, and a bunch of average to bad years. A good pitcher, yes, but hardly worth falling all over yourself about. Bauer has to be the biggest disparity between talent level and praise level in recent memory. People act like he’s an all-time great when he clearly is not. It’s pretty obvious they’re letting the social issues element far outweigh the production. His stats just don’t justify the extreme level of praise he gets.

[@alexanderrose1071]

Why would any Orioles fan want this? We’re an awesome story of a young, homegrown team that’s like-able. If we made this move, we’d become the most hated team in the league. Also, not a chance bringing him in mid year would work out.

[@LouisFaulkner-s6u]

As much as I would love to see him go up against his bitter enemy Gerrit Cole, you can’t bring him in, he’s a cancer wherever he goes.

[@specialmedia3123]

Holiday for Miller + picks

[@cammeatoes3244]

Fuck no

[@vaughnjb]

Holy hell......put the weed down.

[@specialmedia3123]

@@vaughnjb other first-round picks are starting in doing good holiday is still learning how to play second base lol

[@vaughnjb]

@@specialmedia3123 Holliday is 20 years old. Dumbass.

[@vaughnjb]

@specialmedia3123 fortunately Milke Elias isn't this stupid.

[@Methoes123]

O's should use: Santander with Norby and get Gilbert! Bring up Mayo and kjerstad!

[@AndrewMD88]

Bauer shouldn't be allowed to come anywhere NEAR Baltimore

[@GregSwamprhinoremover]

Brainwashed fool!! Your losing your rights everyday by being a girly man instead of a real man

[@zachdavis1282]

Such horseshit Bauer doesn't get another chance!!!

[@theend2353]

Get him! This country is about second chances.

[@louislove299]

Yall didn’t read the court papers-he admitted to basically beating the shit out of them…that part he didn’t contest

[@DikembeMutumbo]

The man liked rough stuff, it ain’t great, but it was consensual. The girl pre meditated framing him. Why we kink shaming the man? I thought what you do privately and consensually wasn’t anyone’s concern? Or is that only when it comes to gay stuff?

[@____8109]

There is soooooo much we don't know that happened and these dorks are convinced that the MLB spent months investigating a few text messages, a snap chat video, and a phone recording. It's insane.

[@maxxramas]

Please push a chant in Camden “We want Bauer” why sell these great prospects for some shit white Sox pitcher? Bauer is better and ready.

[@walterehmann8799]

You guys talk about Bauer like he’s Satchel Paige or something. 😆 Dude has basically had the same career as Robbie Ray. You don’t see people out here banging the Robbie Ray drum like he’s the best pitcher ever, do you? Of course not…because that would be silly. Why should Bauer get extra credit just because he vaguely aligns with some sort of alt-right mindset? It’s silly.

[@maxxramas]

Check his Mexico and Japan stats. He wants the minimum. You think anyone in the minors is better than him?

[@tebone3573]

@@walterehmann8799 so what you just said there is you don’t like him because you’re far left now it all makes sense

[@____8109]

@@maxxramas In NPB and LMB he's been going against AA equivalent players. Cano has a .400 avg and 1000+ ops in LMB at 40+ years old. Should we sign him too?