Today was a VERY GOOD DAY.
The Mets won, the Braves lost, The Red Sox won, and the Yankees lost.
That's the stuff that dreams are made of.
Where are all the boastful, blathering Yankee fans?
Your 26 World Championships which you so proudly flaunt in the faces of the fans of other teams, mean absolutely NOTHING when your team sucks so badly. And THIS year, they REALLY SUCK!
Quote from: Iago on May 26, 2007, 10:35:09 PM
Today was a VERY GOOD DAY.
The Mets won, the Braves lost, The Red Sox won, and the Yankees lost.
That's the stuff that dreams are made of.
Where are all the boastful, blathering Yankee fans?
Your 26 World Championships which you so proudly flaunt in the faces of the fans of other teams, mean absolutely NOTHING when your team sucks so badly. And THIS year, they REALLY SUCK!
yep, hate those Yankees, although i am still anxious about the addition of Clemens.
Your quite right, today was a good day. The dodgers lost and the Padres won, and they are tied in the west. Peavy tommorow, we have a good chance to win again.
Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 26, 2007, 10:47:46 PM
yep, hate those Yankees, although i am still anxious about the addition of Clemens.
The Red Sox win extends their first place lead to 11 1/2 games over the second place Blue Jays and 12 1/2 games over the fourth place Yankees. Meanwhile, the Yankee savior, Roger Clemens, was getting roughed up by the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston's Double-A minor league affiliate), giving up six hits and three earned runs while walking four, uncorking a wild pitch, hitting a batter and taking 30 pitches to get out of the first inning. This disappointing showing will delay Clemens pitching for the big club as well as drawing on his $28 million pro-rated salary. Despite the big bucks the Yankees think he's worth, the possibility of Clemens making his first start against the Red Sox next week is slim as Joe Torre likened making Roger pitch at Fenway to
piling on in football. (I guess they don't want to stress the big guy out). In spite of that, Derek Jeter still praised Clemens, saying "He's always competing. He likes the big game, so that can rub off on some people." Do the Yankee players, with the highest payroll in professional sports, really need a 44-year old pitcher to show them how to play hard? If they do, Iago has understated their situation.
yeah the yankees never end up winning the division in the end
Quote from: oyasumi on May 27, 2007, 03:11:05 PM
yeah the yankees never end up winning the division in the end
Not THIS YEAR, buster.
Not even a "wild card"
The Yankee season will end on the last day of the regular season.
That is, if it hasn't ALREADY ended?
Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 26, 2007, 10:47:46 PM
yep, hate those Yankees, although i am still anxious about the addition of Clemens.
Doesn't mean a thing....This has been a problem for the Yankees for years. NO PITCHING....Cashman is looking for pitchers over 40 instead of under 20....
Is it too early to predict a cy young? Peavy is pitching amazing! 7-1 and like 1.4 era. The cubs and dodgers went to extra innings but the cubs couldnt take it so its still tied in the west.
Quote from: Mozart on May 27, 2007, 04:31:56 PM
Is it too early to predict a cy young? Peavy is pitching amazing! 7-1 and like 1.4 era. The cubs and dodgers went to extra innings but the cubs couldnt take it so its still tied in the west.
Certainly a most worthy candidate, especially if the Padres make the post-season.
I used to have one of these. Not a good candidate for any award. :(
(http://www.andysmusiconline.com/photos/manufacturers/Peavey.gif)
(http://www.andysmusiconline.com/photos/Peavey_Max_450-2T.jpg)
Quote from: Szykniej on May 27, 2007, 02:54:48 PM
The Red Sox win extends their first place lead to 11 1/2 games over the second place Blue Jays and 12 1/2 games over the fourth place Yankees. Meanwhile, the Yankee savior, Roger Clemens, was getting roughed up by the Portland Sea Dogs (Boston's Double-A minor league affiliate), giving up six hits and three earned runs while walking four, uncorking a wild pitch, hitting a batter and taking 30 pitches to get out of the first inning. This disappointing showing will delay Clemens pitching for the big club as well as drawing on his $28 million pro-rated salary. Despite the big bucks the Yankees think he's worth, the possibility of Clemens making his first start against the Red Sox next week is slim as Joe Torre likened making Roger pitch at Fenway to piling on in football. (I guess they don't want to stress the big guy out). In spite of that, Derek Jeter still praised Clemens, saying "He's always competing. He likes the big game, so that can rub off on some people." Do the Yankee players, with the highest payroll in professional sports, really need a 44-year old pitcher to show them how to play hard? If they do, Iago has understated their situation.
Quote from: Iago on May 27, 2007, 04:10:24 PM
Not THIS YEAR, buster.
Not even a "wild card"
The Yankee season will end on the last day of the regular season.
That is, if it hasn't ALREADY ended?
It truly is the year of the Red Sox.
Color me happy!!!!!!! >:D
Quote from: Robert on May 27, 2007, 04:17:02 PM
Doesn't mean a thing....This has been a problem for the Yankees for years. NO PITCHING....Cashman is looking for pitchers over 40 instead of under 20....
i agree, their pitching sucks, it's going to take not one but multiple miracles for them to make a comeback this year.
because of this, i am extremely happy ;D
Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 27, 2007, 05:23:49 PM
i agree, their pitching sucks, it's going to take not one but multiple miracles for them to make a comeback this year.
because of this, i am extremely happy ;D
Let's have a party!!!! :D
For some reason I don't hate the Yanks as a Mets fan. Sure ARod is a phoney, and Abreu is a bum, but I really do respect guys like Jeter, Posada, Mariano and Pettite. If the Mets had Mariano instead of Benitez they might have won in 1999 or 2000. It is kinda sad to see the demise of an aging team like the Yanks. It kinda makes me think about the Mets in 1990 and 1991 when they had aging guys like Howard Johnson and Kevin McReynolds.
Quote from: PerfectWagnerite on May 27, 2007, 05:46:17 PM
For some reason I don't hate the Yanks as a Mets fan. Sure ARod is a phoney, and Abreu is a bum, but I really do respect guys like Jeter, Posada, Mariano and Pettite. If the Mets had Mariano instead of Benitez they might have won in 1999 or 2000. It is kinda sad to see the demise of an aging team like the Yanks. It kinda makes me think about the Mets in 1990 and 1991 when they had aging guys like Howard Johnson and Kevin McReynolds.
Josh Phelps is a douchebag, did any of you catch the cheap shot he took on Kenji Johjima?
Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 27, 2007, 08:05:11 PM
Josh Phelps is a douchebag, did any of you catch the cheap shot he took on Kenji Johjima?
Yeah, I saw that. A cheap shot if there ever was one. No wonder they beaned him afterwards. But the Yankees who have won are all respectable. Can you honestly hate Mariano or Posada. Jeter sometimes I have a problem with simply because he is just overexposed (like in too many commercials). But going back to the days Tino, Paul O'neil, Brosius, were all gentlemen.
Summertime is baseball time, and there is no sport better suited to radio broadcasts. Relaxing at night on my deck, drinking a cold lemonade and listening to the sound of crickets and baseball play-by-play is a great way to unwind. The younger members of this board probably can't conceive of a time before computers, cable TV and satellite radio when AM radio was king. I used to love cruising in my car at night and tuning in the far-off stations that became available when the evening atmosphere allowed signals to bounce and skip great distances. I recently had my Sony ICF-2010 receiver (a long-time favorite of DXers) repaired and modified for increased sensitivity. From where I sit just outside of Boston, I can now receive the following stations most nights as clear as a bell, giving me nine Major League Baseball home broadcasts to choose from:
WFAN 660 New York - Mets
WRKO 680 Boston - Red Sox
WLW 700 Cinncinnati - Reds
WGN 720 Chicago - Cubs
WSKO 790 Providence - Yankees
WCBS 880 New York - Yankees
WBAL 1090 Baltimore - Orioles
WTAM 1100 Cleveland - Indians
WPHT 1210 Philadelphia - Phillies
WTWP 1500 Washington, D.C. - Nationals
The quality and reliability of these broadcasts isn't what I'd get from satellite radio or online streaming, but for me it's more fun and it's free. Does anyone else share my penchant for baseball on the airwaves?
Quote from: Szykniej on May 28, 2007, 12:22:13 PM
Summertime is baseball time, and there is no sport better suited to radio broadcasts. Relaxing at night on my deck, drinking a cold lemonade and listening to the sound of crickets and baseball play-by-play is a great way to unwind. The younger members of this board probably can't conceive of a time before computers, cable TV and satellite radio when AM radio was king. I used to love cruising in my car at night and tuning in the far-off stations that became available when the evening atmosphere allowed signals to bounce and skip great distances. I recently had my Sony ICF-2010 receiver (a long-time favorite of DXers) repaired and modified for increased sensitivity. From where I sit just outside of Boston, I can now receive the following stations most nights as clear as a bell, giving me nine Major League Baseball home broadcasts to choose from:
WFAN 660 New York - Mets
WRKO 680 Boston - Red Sox
WLW 700 Cinncinnati - Reds
WGN 720 Chicago - Cubs
WSKO 790 Providence - Yankees
WCBS 880 New York - Yankees
WBAL 1090 Baltimore - Orioles
WTAM 1100 Cleveland - Indians
WPHT 1210 Philadelphia - Phillies
WTWP 1500 Washington, D.C. - Nationals
The quality and reliability of these broadcasts isn't what I'd get from satellite radio or online streaming, but for me it's more fun and it's free. Does anyone else share my penchant for baseball on the airwaves?
isn't there a service where you can watch any baseball game from anywhere via the internet?
Quote from: MahlerTitan on May 28, 2007, 01:34:42 PM
isn't there a service where you can watch any baseball game from anywhere via the internet?
There certainly is. But it isn't free. Go to MLB.COM for particulars.
$89.95 for a yearly subscription.
The Padres pitching staff is amazing! We have the best pitching in baseball.
Quote from: Iago on May 28, 2007, 03:55:18 PM
There certainly is. But it isn't free. Go to MLB.COM for particulars.
$89.95 for a yearly subscription.
I used to do this, and can vouch for the fact that it is great - although I also enjoy listening to baseball a great deal on the radio, esp wih Joe Morgan. :)
I am a great fan of baseball, though...Go Giants!
Quote from: Michel on May 30, 2007, 10:15:48 PM
I used to do this, and can vouch for the fact that it is great - although I also enjoy listening to baseball a great deal on the radio, esp wih Joe Morgan. :)
I am a great fan of baseball, though...Go Giants!
Giants suck!
Sunday night baseball has Joe.
Quote from: Michel on May 30, 2007, 10:15:48 PM
I used to do this, and can vouch for the fact that it is great - although I also enjoy listening to baseball a great deal on the radio, esp wih Joe Morgan. :)
I am a great fan of baseball, though...Go Giants!
Thanks to inter-league play, I get to take my son to see the Giants play the Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 16th. It should be interesting to experience the reception Barry Bonds gets. It will not be a very welcoming one.
Joe Morgan is not highly regarded by the sports media here. The local talk shows mercilessly take him to task for his inept color commentary whenever he does the televised games.
Quote from: Szykniej on May 31, 2007, 11:18:30 AM
Thanks to inter-league play, I get to take my son to see the Giants play the Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 16th. It should be interesting to experience the reception Barry Bonds gets. It will not be a very welcoming one.
Joe Morgan is not highly regarded by the sports media here. The local talk shows mercilessly take him to task for his inept color commentary whenever he does the televised games.
Why is he not respected? Strategically, I think he is great.
Quote from: Michel on May 31, 2007, 12:25:47 PM
Why is he not respected? Strategically, I think he is great.
He has absolutely no sense of humor or chemistry with the other announcers. His commentary consists of stating (or more often misstating) the obvious.
EDIT: Found this site:
http://www.firejoemorgan.com/2005/04/some-questions-and-some-answers.html
The Red Sox ended their skid last night with a big win against the Giants while the Mets stopped the Yankees' streak with a shutout at the Stadium. I'll be at Fenway Park this afternoon to see Daisuke Matsuzaka pitch for the first time in person and boo Barry Bonds. The weather forecast is warm and sunny. Life is good.
Woooooooooow
Quote from: The Six on September 28, 2011, 10:02:08 PM
Woooooooooow
x2. The epic collapse of both Atlanta and Boston on the same day, on the last day, is really something.
I was flipping between three games last night, watched the Epic collapse #2 of the BoSox and three minutes later the rise of the Rays...quite a thrilling night of Baseball.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/joe_sheehan/09/29/five-cuts/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
The only thing I can think of is: The Real Red Sox is BACK!
Quote from: springrite on September 29, 2011, 05:31:38 AM
The only thing I can think of is: The Real Red Sox is BACK!
Or, as I heard on the radio this morning: It really is your father's Red Sox
And to think they're adding an extra Wild Card team per league in two years. Such a dumb idea.
Quote from: The Six on September 29, 2011, 12:29:04 PM
And to think they're adding an extra Wild Card team per league in two years. Such a dumb idea.
Good idea, actually. This way, today's
Red Sox can actually out-do
your father's Red Sox.
Evil has been vanquished.
Wow.
Not a game of artistic masterpiece, but what drama! I love it! Sure came to the States at the right time! Wow!
Watched game 7 at Rock Bottom Brewery in Denver, Colorado with a bunch of Cards fans. Loved it! Sure made the most of my trip back to the US, and a big surprise at that!
What an impropable run by the Cards. I can't help but thinking that had Cruz not be such a sissy and pull up as he approached the warning track and thus not catching the fly ball by Freese that he should have caught (with possibility of an injury that he would have plenty of time to recover from), Rangers should and would have won. But there are no ifs ands or buts in sports. A championship for the storybooks for the Cards. They will be talking about this one for ages. Too bad because it is two small market teams and the overall TV ratings were low. Some people missed one of the best series in years.
Quote from: springrite on October 28, 2011, 09:34:22 PM
Watched game 7 at Rock Bottom Brewery in Denver, Colorado with a bunch of Cards fans. Loved it! Sure made the most of my trip back to the US, and a big surprise at that!
What an impropable run by the Cards. I can't help but thinking that had Cruz not be such a sissy and pull up as he approached the warning track and thus not catching the fly ball by Freese that he should have caught (with possibility of an injury that he would have plenty of time to recover from), Rangers should and would have won. But there are no ifs ands or buts in sports. A championship for the storybooks for the Cards. They will be talking about this one for ages. Too bad because it is two small market teams and the overall TV ratings were low. Some people missed one of the best series in years.
I grew up in Texas watching the Rangers, even got to see Nolan Ryan pitch a few times. Was awesome to see them involved in such an exciting series. Yes, the Rangers had several opportunities to put the series away and failed, but this was the Cards year. They were 10 games back of the wild card at the end of August, not only made the playoffs but beat the Phillies and Brewers, and now took the World Series, quite a memorable performance. I was rooting for the Rangers, and almost had a heart attack during game 6, but I love the sport of baseball so much that I have to turn my disappointment to admiration and respect to the Cards.
Still the greatest sport ;D
Quote from: The Six on September 29, 2011, 12:29:04 PM
And to think they're adding an extra Wild Card team per league in two years. Such a dumb idea.
A memorable series, especially the last two games, though as a traditional baseball fan I'm dismayed to see a team that didn't even win its "division" (let alone the pennant) in the Series--let alone any team from a league that stopped playing baseball in 1973.
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 29, 2011, 06:22:09 AM
A memorable series, especially the last two games, though as a traditional baseball fan I'm dismayed to see a team that didn't even win its "division" (let alone the pennant) in the Series--let alone any team from a league that stopped playing baseball in 1973.
And the baseball universe will still not be perfect until the DH rule is abolished. ;) Seeing Carpenter (who is a good hitter) bat with two on and two outs did my heart good. Great series....our whole family enjoyed it and had no vested interest in either of the teams.
Quote from: Bogey on October 29, 2011, 06:26:13 AM
And the baseball universe will still not be perfect until the DH rule is abolished. ;) Seeing Carpenter (who is a good hitter) bat with two on and two outs did my heart good. Great series....our whole family enjoyed it and had no vested interest in either of the teams.
Amen! 0:) It was a stupid idea decades ago and has not become any less stupid.
Quote from: Cato on October 29, 2011, 06:42:09 AM
Amen! 0:) It was a stupid idea decades ago and has not become any less stupid.
(gives a virtual high five to Cato) Not only do I like to see the pitchers hit, but the management of when to pull a pitcher in a tight game adds to the drama. Also enjoyed how La Russa seemed to be enjoying the moment (and took the fall for the bullpen flub in Game 5).
I'm still lamenting 1994, when the Montreal Expos, the team that I followed and loved ever since I was a boy - were robbed. They were the best team in baseball that year, but because of the strike or lockout, there wasn't a full year and they cancelled the post season. :(
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 29, 2011, 07:11:09 AM
I'm still lamenting 1994, when the Montreal Expos, the team that I followed and loved ever since I was a boy - were robbed. They were the best team in baseball that year, but because of the strike or lockout, there wasn't a full year and they cancelled the post season. :(
My first big league game in person was an Expo one at Olympic Stadium, Ray. (We lived a little over an hour a way). Ironically, it was a doubleheader against the Cards....Gary Templeton at short.
Quote from: Bogey on October 29, 2011, 07:15:40 AM
My first big league game in person was an Expo one at Olympic Stadium, Ray. (We lived a little over an hour a way). Ironically, it was a doubleheader against the Cards....Gary Templeton at short.
Well, the very sad part was that the Expos played at the huge turd called Olympic Stadium. They needed a smaller, outdoor old-style stadium, which I think would have been a lot better for them.
Expos and Cards were huge rivals. Expos also had great rivalries with the Mets, Cubs, and later on with the Braves.
By the way - I've always loved the Cardinals home uniform. :)
Quote from: ChamberNut on October 29, 2011, 07:18:23 AM
Well, the very sad part was that the Expos played at the huge turd called Olympic Stadium. They needed a smaller, outdoor old-style stadium, which I think would have been a lot better for them.
Expos and Cards were huge rivals. Expos also had great rivalries with the Mets, Cubs, and later on with the Braves.
I just missed their stint at Jerry Park, as we lived in Wyoming at that time....do you remember it?
Quote from: Bogey on October 29, 2011, 07:20:12 AM
I just missed their stint at Jerry Park, as we lived in Wyoming at that time....do you remember it?
No, that was before my time. I think I started following the Expos, and baseball around 1982/83. I was also a Blue Jays fan (naturally being Canadian, I rooted for both Canadian teams). However, I was always much, much more of an Expos fan, over a Blue Jays fan.
That was a great series, until Game 7, which had no drama or tension or excitement whatsoever, in my opinion. :(
More like a nearly-great series, then. And the better team appears to have been the losing team - although, if they were really the better team, winning more games against tougher opponents... why did they lose?
Baseball. Anything can happen. Love it. :)
The only thing I remember clearly about the Olympic Stadium was the Rick Monday homerun against Rogers. Expos sure had a great team that year.
Buster Posey and Jayson Werth had some big home runs today
In one Game 5, a 6-0 lead almost blown.
Tense moments. Anxious memories. A bullpen full of heart and facial hair, holding off the storm.
The other Game 5, a 6-0 lead overcome.
Strong determination. Distant recollections. Relentless bats, chipping away with the audacity of hope.
Cardinals vs. Giants. The last two World Series Champions. The Pride of the National League, the Class of Baseball. What a series this will be.
Nice summaries, Six!
I love playoff baseball, you don't have to wait a week for the next round (NFL) and the playoffs don't last 2 months (NBA). Unfortunately, my teams lost in the wildcard round (Rangers, Braves) but I still love to watch.
I like Cards and Tigers, the defending champs seem to be repeating last years magic and the Yankees bats haven't been to impressive.
So far this has been one of the all around best playoffs. Every series was interesting and tension filled down to the wire. My Yankees eked one out last night, C.C. Sabathia going the distance in great style, with just a few moments of terror! The Detroit series should be very interesting with Verlander in top form. :)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 13, 2012, 10:30:30 AM
So far this has been one of the all around best playoffs. Every series was interesting and tension filled down to the wire. My Yankees eked one out last night, C.C. Sabathia going the distance in great style, with just a few moments of terror! The Detroit series should be very interesting with Verlander in top form. :)
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Gurn, I thought you lived in TX? Don't be a Yankees fan, don't be that guy. :P ;)
(That is unless you lived in NY before, then it's alright)
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 13, 2012, 10:35:24 AM
Gurn, I thought you lived in TX? Don't be a Yankees fan, don't be that guy. :P ;)
(That is unless you lived in NY before, then it's alright)
I grew up in Vermont. The Yankees were the only team I got back then on radio and television. Mickey Mantle was a god to me. My first time at a Yankee game was Old Timer's weekend in 1968. I was walking under the stands in Old Yankee Stadium out to the left field bleachers and I came around a corner and there are Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio standing there in uniform apparently just shooting the shit. I was so stunned that I forgot to even ask for an autograph!! :o
So anyway, when I lived in San Francisco I rooted for the Giants and went to Candlestick Park all the time. Then when I lived in Dallas I went to a few hundred Ranger's games and rooted for them (when they weren't playing the Yankees). Now I don't live near any major league teams (although Houston isn't far off ;D ), so I am back to the Yankees again. Can't outgrow our childhood heroes, I guess. :)
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Quote from: Gurn Blanston on October 13, 2012, 11:16:10 AM
I grew up in Vermont. The Yankees were the only team I got back then on radio and television. Mickey Mantle was a god to me. My first time at a Yankee game was Old Timer's weekend in 1968. I was walking under the stands in Old Yankee Stadium out to the left field bleachers and I came around a corner and there are Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio standing there in uniform apparently just shooting the shit. I was so stunned that I forgot to even ask for an autograph!! :o
So anyway, when I lived in San Francisco I rooted for the Giants and went to Candlestick Park all the time. Then when I lived in Dallas I went to a few hundred Ranger's games and rooted for them (when they weren't playing the Yankees). Now I don't live near any major league teams (although Houston isn't far off ;D ), so I am back to the Yankees again. Can't outgrow our childhood heroes, I guess. :)
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Wow! Great Mantle/DiMaggio story, Gurn, some real baseball legends.
And I understand about being a team's fan, I went from Houston Oilers to a Jets fan. A TX Ranger fan, to a Mets fan, back to a Ranger fan and now also a Braves fan. But always Dallas Maverick fan, this all from moving to different locations.
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 13, 2012, 04:53:18 PM
Wow! Great Mantle/DiMaggio story, Gurn, some real baseball legends.
And I understand about being a team's fan, I went from Houston Oilers to a Jets fan. A TX Ranger fan, to a Mets fan, back to a Ranger fan and now also a Braves fan. But always Dallas Maverick fan, this all from moving to different locations.
That's interesting. I moved to Dallas the same year that the Mavericks were born (1980), and since I wasn't already much of a basketball fan it was very easy to become a Mavs fan. And so they have continued on as 'my' team even though I don't live there any more. The only place that I have stepped out of line is that I was a Dallas Cowboys fan since Day 1, the first time I saw them play the Giants back in 1961 or so. Since I only got the Giants on TV, I got to see the Cowboys just twice a year (except in the playoffs). You can imagine how moving to Dallas helped with that issue. :D
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Yankee fan here. Always have been, even before I lived in NYC. I keep hoping our bats come alive at some point. Tonight's game against Detroit had so many missed opportunities.
Quote from: sanantonio on October 13, 2012, 06:58:11 PM
Yankee fan here. Always have been, even before I lived in NYC. I keep hoping our bats come alive at some point. Tonight's game against Detroit had so many missed opportunities.
My three favorite Baseball teams are the Rangers, Braves and which ever team is playing the Yankees. ;)
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 13, 2012, 07:07:35 PM
My three favorite Baseball teams are the Rangers, Braves and which ever team is playing the Yankees. ;)
I have followed the Rangers and would go to Dallas to visit my son and try to time the trip when the Yanks were there (he now lives in San Francisco). Ranger stadium is a really good park.
National league teams I've followed have been the Astros and Cardinals.
This year, I'm hoping for the Nationals and Yankees.
Quote from: sanantonio on October 13, 2012, 07:10:45 PM
I have followed the Rangers and would go to Dallas to visit my son and try to time the trip when the Yanks were there (he now lives in San Francisco). Ranger stadium is a really good park.
National league teams I've followed have been the Astros and Cardinals.
This year, I'm hoping for the Nationals and Yankees.
Ranger's park is nice, I havent been to the Astros home, also looks nice, maybe I will soon as my father lives i Houston now.
After the amazing come-back the Yankees made, thanks again to Raul Ibanez, losing Jeter is much worse than losing the game in 12.
This post season will prematurely give Yankee fans a taste of the inevitable future when Jeter retires.
I'm not a Yankees fan, but I hated seeing Jeter go down. They still have a good lineup, but this will hurt in more ways than just him missing from the field.
The real series starts this evening at Candlestick "AT&T Park" in San Francisco. Just imagine: real baseball being played!
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 14, 2012, 08:03:23 AM
The real series starts this evening at Candlestick "AT&T Park" in San Francisco. Just imagine: real baseball being played!
Yeh, spoken like a typical NL chauvinist. :D
I well remember the 1989 series between Oakland and SF - and of course the earthquake. Deja Vu? Like I said I am hoping for the Yanks to make it in; against any NL team. The Giants would be okay.
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 14, 2012, 08:03:23 AM
The real series starts this evening at Candlestick "AT&T Park" in San Francisco. Just imagine: real baseball being played!
I miss the adventures of the popup at Candlestick, where a .198 hitter can be just as deadly as a cleanup hitter.
Quote from: sanantonio on October 14, 2012, 08:08:45 AM
Yeh, spoken like a typical NL chauvinist. :D
And proudly so, even though back in the '60s my favorite teams were the Giants, the Cardinals, and the Yankees -- and of course the Dodgers' pitching staff! If the American League started playing baseball again, I see no reason I couldn't like some of those teams (but not the Yankees -- far too many sins over the past few decades).
Quote from: springrite on October 14, 2012, 08:13:19 AM
I miss the adventures of the popup at Candlestick, where a .198 hitter can be just as deadly as a cleanup hitter.
Yeah, and where the swirling winds could make catching a routine fly ball anything but!
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 14, 2012, 08:28:08 AM
And proudly so, even though back in the '60s my favorite teams were the Giants, the Cardinals, and the Yankees -- and of course the Dodgers' pitching staff! If the American League started playing baseball again, I see no reason I couldn't like some of those teams (but not the Yankees -- far too many sins over the past few decades).
Yeah, and where the swirling winds could make catching a routine fly ball anything but!
In the year the Dodgers won in the shortened season, the top of the order-- Davey Lopes and Bill Russell both hit around 200 for the season but were two of the most efficient hitters with their popups in Candlestick.
Now that Baltimore is out, my room at the Hilton overlooking Camden Yard is starting to look a bit expensive...
Quote from: springrite on October 14, 2012, 08:47:23 AM
In the year the Dodgers won in the shortened season, the top of the order-- Davey Lopes and Bill Russell both hit around 200 for the season but were two of the most efficient hitters with their popups in Candlestick.
Man, you're
old. With Garvey and the Penguin, that was one of the greatest infields in history. But I still loved my Padres back then. Ozzie was probably the greatest fielding SS ever!
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 14, 2012, 02:34:33 PM
Man, you're old. With Garvey and the Penguin, that was one of the greatest infields in history. But I still loved my Padres back then. Ozzie was probably the greatest fielding SS ever!
Hard to disagree with the defensive piece, but I would take these two before him:
(http://media.web.britannica.com/eb-media/90/8790-004-7DF5BD20.jpg) (http://aeryssports.com/kitchen-sink/files/2011/07/Cal-Ripken-Jr-Iron-Man.jpg)
For the record, my
four three favorite teams are:
Orioles (the team I loved as a kiddo), Rockies (they're our home team),
Expos (team I watched live as a kiddo), and of course, whoever is playing the Yankees. ;)
Watching the Expos back in the 70's I saw all your favorite Dodgers come through, Paul.
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 14, 2012, 06:16:36 AM
I'm not a Yankees fan, but I hated seeing Jeter go down. They still have a good lineup, but this will hurt in more ways than just him missing from the field.
Agreed. I hate the Yankees, but Jeter is pure class. I enjoy Girardi as well. Loved watching him play during his stint with the Rockies.
Oh well. I have been a Yankee fan since I was a kid playing little league. I was 9 years old during the Mantle-Maris home run race in 1961 and have been hooked ever since.
Quote from: sanantonio on October 14, 2012, 04:57:25 PM
Oh well. I have been a Yankee fan since I was a kid playing little league. I was 9 years old during the Mantle-Maris home run race in 1961 and have been hooked ever since.
I grew up, for the most part, in up state NY, so all my buddies were Yank fans. I even have two that live in Colorado. :D When I say I hate the Yankees you have to remember it is all in fun (though not so much when I was a kid). In fact, when they are not around for the post-season, it almost feels odd.
The one player from back then I could never understand having a job was Mickey Kelleher (sp?), of the Detroit Tigers and later Angels. He was a "defensive specialist" hitting about .212. Now, he is not spectacular. Never made great defensive stops. Can hardly hit. Does not steal bases. I don't think he is defensively that much better than other serviceable infielders like a Rob Wilfang, U.L. Washington, Jack Perconte, etc. What is the point of having him on the roster? Late inning defensive replacement and occasional starter? Most minor leaguers can do that, and may add a bit more like base stealing and hitting. Well, Jr. changed the whole perception of SS as a defensive position. Ozzie became a much better hitter in St. Louis. Then there is Jeter. Now we actually expect SS to hit, ran, in addition to defense.
The Giants are unbelievable.
Quote from: The Six on October 22, 2012, 08:27:22 PM
The Giants are unbelievable.
This is true. An amazing postseason for them. I'm looking forward to a good WS.
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 23, 2012, 03:03:22 AM
This is true. An amazing postseason for them. I'm looking forward to a good WS.
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Me, too. And I'm looking forward to shaving again after they win it all. ;D
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 24, 2012, 06:31:49 AM
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Me, too. And I'm looking forward to shaving again after they win it all. ;D
Do you have a rally beard?
Yep. ;D In addition to my usual van Dyke. So it just looks as if I'm letting the cheeks fill in. But it itches and looks less professional.
I find myself not caring who wins the WS this year, neither team is one I care much about. That said, if the Tigers win I can at least say that the team that eliminated the Yankees won it all.
Quote from: sanantonio on October 24, 2012, 08:08:07 AM
I find myself not caring who wins the WS this year, neither team is one I care much about. That said, if the Tigers win I can at least say that the team that eliminated the Yankees won it all.
I always consider the team that eliminates the Yankees as one of my favorites.
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 24, 2012, 08:17:05 AM
I always consider the team that eliminates the Yankees as one of my favorites.
Yeh, you are not unique in that regard.
:)
I really like both these teams. Not as much as my Nationals, but still.
It's also cool that the Giants and Tigers, two of the "original" teams, have never met in the World Series before. There are a few combinations left - for instance, the Tigers have never played the Dodgers in the Fall Classic either, in Los Angeles or Brooklyn.
So, that happened. 3 home runs for the Panda, and Barry Zito gets an RBI hit off Verlander. Surreal.
:D :D :D 8) 8) 8) Three
Looks as if it will all be over tonight. Three shutouts in a row?
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 28, 2012, 06:48:46 AM
:D :D :D 8) 8) 8) Three
Looks as if it will all be over tonight. Three shutouts in a row?
I know SF fans are happy, but its not much fun too watch, Tigers, and their triple crown winner, are slumping bad. Giants pitching is fun too watch however. Seeing them get out of a based loaded situation with only one out was impressive.
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 28, 2012, 07:04:28 AM
I know SF fans are happy, but its not much fun too watch, Tigers, and their triple crown winner, are slumping bad. Giants pitching is fun too watch however. Seeing them get out of a based loaded situation with only one out was impressive.
I am not much on Leyland, so the Giants have my vote....but I was hoping for a 7 game series.
You can always watch the Tokyo Giants in the Japan Series.
http://t.co/4QdI8REP
Quote from: The Six on October 28, 2012, 11:30:08 AM
You can always watch the Tokyo Giants in the Japan Series.
Time to start wearing my Yomiuri Giants hat!
That's the one hat that has eluded me. I could easily get it off eBay, but I want the real high-quality stuff, and the official NPB site doesn't deliver to the US.
It's just as well; I'll be emptying my wallet on Giants World Series stuff for quite a while.
Mine was a gift from my Japanese cousin. It's one of the few treasured specialty caps I haven't left in some restaurant and lost. Bring back hat racks, please! Not all American males are boors who wear hats indoors ... not yet, anyway.
(I recall visiting some old family friends in Fort Worth a few years back and when I failed to remove my cap immediately after entering their home I was reminded, with love and none too gently, to "Take that hat off -- we know you weren't raised in a barn!")
And ... Greg: watching real baseball players (the National League) defeat gimmicked-up faux baseball players (the American League) is always a pleasure! ;)
Quote from: DavidRoss on October 29, 2012, 04:24:08 PM
And ... Greg: watching real baseball players (the National League) defeat gimmicked-up faux baseball players (the American League) is always a pleasure! ;)
I read something this year from Lance Berkman talking about how pissed he was that his hometown team (Astros) were switching to AL, he wanted to retire in Houston and watch an NL team.
Found this:
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/33195587
The Tokyo Giants won the Japan series yesterday over the Ham Fighters. The last time they won was 2009, and this time they did it with former SF Giant John Bowker playing first base. Also, it's come to my attention that the football team in New York that calls themselves the Giants won the Super Bowl.
YEAR OF THE GIANT
(http://o.static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2011/02/10/021011-MLB-cactus-and-baseball-PI_20110210204147500_202_97.JPG)
$:)
Quote from: Bogey on February 17, 2013, 03:53:27 PM
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$:)
Cactus League fired up already! Time flies, does it not? My teams are mostly over in Grapefruit country... :)
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My "Who's Who in Baseball - 98th edition" came in the mail yesterday and spring training games are about to begin!
(Helps me ignore the snow and howling wind outside my window at the moment.)
(http://i.imgur.com/eLolXzh.gif)
It's all pre-season until September.
Quote from: The Six on October 12, 2012, 08:47:42 PM
Cardinals vs. Giants. The last two World Series Champions. The Pride of the National League, the Class of Baseball. What a series this will be.
Hey, it's still almost all accurate!
I'm really pulling for the Cardinals but I like the Royals, too. I'd be happy if either one of these teams won the World Series.
Quote from: Bogey on October 14, 2012, 04:49:40 PM
For the record, my four three favorite teams are:
Orioles (the team I loved as a kiddo), Rockies (they're our home team), Expos (team I watched live as a kiddo), and of course, whoever is playing the Yankees. ;)
Well, my O's are in a bit of trouble. My hometown team, the Rockies, are a disaster, and the Expos are extinct (never have attached to the Nationals). Still, it has been fun having a horse in this year's race. Not over, but my Birds have a lot of work to do against a team that runs like the wind.
3 championships in 5 years
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1NhbWHCQAACy9j.jpg)
You have got to hand it to the Giants, they played some hellacious ball last night. Bumgarner is just an outstanding pitcher. Amazing that he was drafted right out of high school and has helped the Giants win three World Series. The best pitcher in the world right now? Possibly.
Quote from: Szykneij on February 17, 2013, 04:10:01 PM
My "Who's Who in Baseball - 98th edition" came in the mail yesterday and spring training games are about to begin!
(Helps me ignore the snow and howling wind outside my window at the moment.)
Time to start ignoring the snow again, Tony! ;D
Now listening:
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81fOIVsRafL._SX466_.jpg)
Go O's and Rocks!
Nats fan here. Been a fan since they were refounded in 2005. Maybe this year we won't lose.
Quote from: Brian on March 01, 2015, 05:15:32 PM
Nats fan here. Been a fan since they were refounded in 2005. Maybe this year we won't lose.
Cool. I was a huge Expos fan as a kid.
Quote from: Bogey on March 01, 2015, 05:14:52 PM
Time to start ignoring the snow again, Tony! ;D
I'm trying real hard, Bogey! The Hot Stove League has now moved on to spring training, so opening day isn't too far away.
(http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/fenway-21215.jpg)
Hopefully, this will be gone by then.
Quote from: sanantonio on March 02, 2015, 12:11:15 PM
Go Yankees!
It will feel strange without Jeter.
Even stranger
with A-Rod! :)
Yesterday I heard a truly terrible rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" on the Cubs broadcast, so I recorded it for the internet to "enjoy". (http://www.banknotesindustries.com/news-around-baseball/kris-bryants-debut-featured-a-historically-bad-cover-of-take-me-out-to-the-ballgame/)
The Tribe are looking real nice, particularly with the play of Andrew Miller.
Would be cool to see them win a first championship since 1948. ???
Sorry Ken. ;D
I hope the Cubs lose in heartbreaking fashion - like a missed called, a baserunning gaffe, etc., just so the Cubs fan can be miserable.
GO INDIANS !!!!
Quote from: sanantonio on October 16, 2016, 02:54:41 AM
I am hoping for a Chicago-Cleveland series.
Really similar logos would enrich the battle for sure. :P
(http://ui.bamstatic.com/baseball/images/team-logos/current/favicon/cle.ico) vs. (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/89/Chicago_Cubs_Cap_Insignia.svg/205px-Chicago_Cubs_Cap_Insignia.svg.png)
Also, I liked LeBron's celebrations at the game yesterday even though he is (or at least used to be) a Yankee fan. 8)
Lost souls, lost souls. :(
;)
Oh gosh, I see that Iago was the initiator of this thread. Hope he is in a happy place...
Quote from: PerfectWagnerite on October 16, 2016, 04:09:09 AM
I hope the Cubs lose in heartbreaking fashion - like a missed called, a baserunning gaffe, etc., just so the Cubs fan can be miserable.
GO INDIANS !!!!
I am from New England (long story of how I became an Orioles' fan as a kid) and let me tell you, one of the hardest things for some of the hard core Red Sox fans after winning the World Series was trying to recapture their sincere misery. In fact, some of my Sox friends were miserable about not being able to be miserable. ;D
Quote from: Bogey on October 16, 2016, 01:32:38 PM
I am from New England (long story of how I became an Orioles' fan as a kid) and let me tell you, one of the hardest things for some of the hard core Red Sox fans after winning the World Series was trying to recapture their sincere misery. In fact, some of my Sox friends were miserable about not being able to be miserable. ;D
As an Indians fan, I completely understand how important misery is ;D
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 16, 2016, 01:41:16 PM
As an Indians fan, I completely understand how important misery is ;D
Sarge
Not so, not so. You need I think another lesson this week!
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 16, 2016, 01:41:16 PM
As an Indians fan, I completely understand how important misery is ;D
Sarge
Well at least from the remaining teams your city has the best orchestra.
I don't like how the ENTIRE WORLD is saying what a nice story it would be for the Cubs to win a WS, like the world owes them something. You want a WS go like the Red Sox and beat the big bad Yankees (or whatever the equivalent is this year).
Quote from: PerfectWagnerite on October 16, 2016, 04:01:31 PM
You want a WS go like the Red Sox and beat the big bad Yankees (or whatever the equivalent is this year).
My Dodgers are the new Big Bad Yankees, only we haven't won anything in over a quarter century to warrant much hatred. May we start this year!
Quote from: springrite on October 16, 2016, 05:22:32 PM
My Dodgers are the new Big Bad Yankees, only we haven't won anything in over a quarter century to warrant much hatred. May we start this year!
Yes, until you win something you are not going to have a big fat target on your back. The Red Sox were a bunch of nobodies until they beat the Yanks.
Can't root for the Dodgers either, but being a METS fan I am glad they took care of those Nats.
As only a casual baseball follower (I'm more of an NFL / NBA fan), it had been lost on me that the Cubs haven't won a title since 1908. :o
Quote from: Ken B on October 16, 2016, 02:51:49 PM
Not so, not so. You need I think another lesson this week!
Sorry, Ken...won't happen this week. But your sad clown face is the more appropriate avatar today, now that the "team Canadians can't name" have demolished the Blue Jays.
Sarge
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on October 19, 2016, 03:17:04 PM
Sorry, Ken...won't happen this week. But your sad clown face is the more appropriate avatar today, now that the "team Canadians can't name" have demolished the Blue Jays.
Sarge
Yes, sad.
The bright side is that
that orchestra and
that beer will be allowed in a couple of days!
Added: And of course like any decent human I will be cheering for the American League team in the World Series. Once I am able to speak its name.
Quote from: Reckoner on October 17, 2016, 12:50:51 AM
As only a casual baseball follower (I'm more of an NFL / NBA fan), it had been lost on me that the Cubs haven't won a title since 1908. :o
Yeah that's why there is this supposedly "feel-good" story about how they deserve to win one. Personally I wouldn't mind if they don't win a WS for the next century.
Prior to 2004 the Boston Red Sox hadn't won a WS since 1912 and prior to 2005 the White Sox no WS win since 1917 so it is not that unsual that a big market team has no WS wins for 100 yrs.
Quote from: PerfectWagnerite on October 16, 2016, 05:35:41 PM
Yes, until you win something you are not going to have a big fat target on your back. The Red Sox were a bunch of nobodies until they beat the Yanks.
Can't root for the Dodgers either, but being a METS fan I am glad they took care of those Nats.
Has there been a team in recent history been more hyped up and been a complete disappointment than the Natinals? (Perhaps the Dodgers, but they haven't had much fanfare as the Nats. The Dodgers have always had the Giants to contend with in terms of off-season hype and this past season the D-Backs.) It seems like for the last 5 or so years, the Nats were "clear" favorites to win the NLE yet have failed to advance past the divisional series, if they even make the playoffs.
Much has been said about the missed opportunities for the Braves in the 90s winning only one world series, but they made 4 appearances and won one. The Phillies mini-dynasty made 2 appearances and won one. The Natinals can't even get the the NLCS yet they are hyped every off-season as the best team in the NL.
Play ball!
Damn Yankees practically ran the table during spring league, and then got their asses stomped into a mud hole on Opening Day. Sure hope it isn't gonna be another one of those years. :-\
8)
PS - I know, it's only the first day, it's a long season, yada yada. That always leads into 'wait 'til next year'.
(http://ui.bamstatic.com/baseball/images/team-logos/current/favicon/hou.ico)
Upcoming series against the Yankees ought to be good
The postseason is almost filled out. Hopefully the 12-2 win last night is a prelude to the series against Boston, but Cleveland will be tough
By all reports, an emotional Series.
I was born in Houston, so I feel as if this World Series win was for me. Thanks, Astros! ;D
I rejoice for thee!
Grown men, playing a child's game..... Bah, humbug.
But I can remember when my daydream was to be Bobby Mercer and play the outfield with Roy White.
Quote from: Scarpia on November 02, 2017, 09:23:59 AM
Grown men, playing a child's game..... Bah, humbug.
A sentiment with which I do not deny being in some sympathy.
Quote from: San Antonio on November 02, 2017, 11:18:36 AM
Fixed.
Didn't Joe Pepitone play first during their tenure?
Couldn't spell then, either.
Pepitone did overlap with them, but not when I was a fan. My favorite team had infield Ron Blomberg, Horace Clark, Gene Michael, Greg Nettles. In the outfield was generally Murcer, Roy White and Matty Alou. Thurman Munson was behind the plate and my favorite pitchers were Mel Stottlemyre and Sparky Lyle.
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 02, 2017, 09:21:32 AM
I rejoice for thee!
Well, I did then grow up to be a TX Ranger fan :-[ , but happy for Houston and their
Stros!
No fans here?
The postseason is shaping up, with the best three, maybe four teams in the AL, hard to see that the WS will be as thrilling as last year
Quote from: bwv 1080 on September 12, 2018, 03:18:09 PM
No fans here?
The postseason is shaping up, with the best three, maybe four teams in the AL, hard to see that the WS will be as thrilling as last year
But the thing about baseball is, anybody can beat anybody in a given series.
Even my Dodgers, a team starring Mickey Hatcher, Hamilton (or Tracy Woodson), Alfredo Griffin, etc., and a starting lineup that hit less than 30 HRs all year, beat the mighty A's.
Come post season, anything is possible as long as you get there.
Quote from: springrite on September 12, 2018, 10:10:02 PM
But the thing about baseball is, anybody can beat anybody in a given series.
Even my Dodgers, a team starring Mickey Hatcher, Hamilton (or Tracy Woodson), Alfredo Griffin, etc., and a starting lineup that hit less than 30 HRs all year, beat the mighty A's.
Come post season, anything is possible as long as you get there.
True, but its long odds for the NL. The likely NY-OAK AL wildcard will be interesting
Time to resurrect this thread!
My Red Sox play tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. Tampa is the logical favorite, but I think Boston is going to surprise.
After a great first half and an aggravating rollercoaster ride after the All-Star break, the Sox beat the Yankees in the wildcard round to advance to the ALDS. It was very satisfying watching them beat New York and seeing the Yankees make a couple of big baserunning blunders. Giancarlo Stanton thought he hit a home run so he stood and watched as the ball hit the left field wall (probably the farthest anyone hit a single all year). Then, Aaron Judge got thrown out at the plate on another Stanton hit, the biggest play of the game.
Hopefully, the Sox can keep it rolling.
Quote from: Szykneij on October 07, 2021, 01:10:41 PMTime to resurrect this thread!
My Red Sox play tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. Tampa is the logical favorite, but I think Boston is going to surprise.
After a great first half and an aggravating rollercoaster ride after the All-Star break, the Sox beat the Yankees in the wildcard round to advance to the ALDS. It was very satisfying watching them beat New York and seeing the Yankees make a couple of big baserunning blunders. Giancarlo Stanton thought he hit a home run so he stood and watched as the ball hit the left field wall (probably the farthest anyone hit a single all year). Then, Aaron Judge got thrown out at the plate on another Stanton hit, the biggest play of the game.
Hopefully, the Sox can keep it rolling.
Come back, come back! Even a Red Sox fan is better than none. ;)
My Yankess and Mets have both had miserable seasons. Mets traded away any hopes of a post seasons for at least five years (imo). Not sure exactly how the mess in the Bronx can be fixed. Frankly, it mirrored my fantasy season which was the worst since I started playing some ten years ago (immediate family issues had me unfocused on sport in general).
So now, since I'm back in The Delaware Valley, I guess I'm rooting for The Phillies. Oi. What a world. ;D
They ARE at at Citi Field this weekend and I'm dragging a couple of disgruntled Mets die-hards for the season finale. Should be fun.
Quote from: ando on September 25, 2023, 12:32:13 PMCome back, come back! Even a Red Sox fan is better than none. ;)
My Yankess and Mets have both had miserable seasons. Mets traded away any hopes of a post seasons for at least five years (imo). Not sure exactly how the mess in the Bronx can be fixed. Frankly, it mirrored my fantasy season which was the worst since I started playing some ten years ago (immediate family issues had me unfocused on sport in general).
So now, since I'm back in The Delaware Valley, I guess I'm rooting for The Phillies. Oi. What a world. ;D
They ARE at at Citi Field this weekend and I'm dragging a couple of disgruntled Mets die-hards for the season finale. Should be fun.
I've been a Red Sox fan for about 60 years, but I've moved on to football after a depressing final few months at Fenway. Even the fact the Yankees tanked, too, doesn't make me feel that much better. And on top of it, the Patriots lost their first two games before getting what seems to have become an automatic bye against the Jets.
I'll probably be rooting for the Orioles. Baltimore is a great baseball town with a beautiful park, and the fans there haven't had much to cheer about in a very long time.
Nice to see this thread resurrected. Iago, who started it, passed away a number of years ago. He was a real crusty poster, but he was a big baseball fan, so he that that going for him.
Orioles. Can't join you. Yankee loyalty. The Birds have had a beautiful season. Also loyal to the Nat East but have always loathed (though silently admired) the Braves teams over the years. Don't see them repeating the run they had w/Bobby Cox but their farm system (admittedly, from a distance) appears effective.
Can't stoop to buying Phillies gear, though I'm living back in the valley. I'll be sporting orange and blue this weekend with my weary Mets faithful. :)
Quote from: ando on September 28, 2023, 11:41:35 PMI'll be sporting orange and blue this weekend with my weary Mets faithful. :)
Loyalty is important. A true fan sticks with their team through good and bad.
When I was a kid, each league only had ten teams with the AL and NL first place finishers going to the World Series. There were no playoffs giving multiple teams a shot at the end of the season, so you usually knew your team wasn't going to be there and you rooted for them anyway. That's why the '67 Red Sox and '68 Mets were such a big deal.
Going to a game was a different experience than today. You were able to get in early to see batting practice, and it was fun to see the visiting greats come in (Harmon Killebrew, Al Kaline, Frank Howard, e.g.) and smack the ball over the left field wall. It was like the All Star Game home run derby before every game.
Even if the Sox were in last place and they won that day, it was great. If Yastrzemski or Conigliaro homered or you got to see Dick Radatz come in in relief, it was a bonus. And after the game, you could wait outside the fenced-in players parking lot and most would sign autographs for you before they drove themselves home.
Definitely a different world today.
Quote from: ando on September 25, 2023, 12:32:13 PMCome back, come back! Even a Red Sox fan is better than none. ;)
My Yankess and Mets have both had miserable seasons. Mets traded away any hopes of a post seasons for at least five years (imo). Not sure exactly how the mess in the Bronx can be fixed. Frankly, it mirrored my fantasy season which was the worst since I started playing some ten years ago (immediate family issues had me unfocused on sport in general).
So now, since I'm back in The Delaware Valley, I guess I'm rooting for The Phillies. Oi. What a world. ;D
They ARE at at Citi Field this weekend and I'm dragging a couple of disgruntled Mets die-hards for the season finale. Should be fun.
At least you're not a Cardinals fan :(
As a recent transplant to NY I'm trying to decide which of the local teams to support, as I have historically hated both of them. I didn't know you could be a fan of both ;D
I lived in Atlanta for 5 years but never became a Braves fan, but can't help but admire the season they're having right now.
Quote from: vers la flamme on September 29, 2023, 03:52:44 AMAs a recent transplant to NY I'm trying to decide which of the local teams to support, as I have historically hated both of them. I didn't know you could be a fan of both ;D
The obvious team to support is the Yankees. (Note: I am a Phillies fan :laugh: )
After a rough decade, it's nice to have an exciting Phillies team again.
Quote from: vers la flamme on September 29, 2023, 03:52:44 AMI didn't know you could be a fan of both ;D
Grew up during the Billy Martin led Munson/Jackson/Nettles/Pinella et al. era. Priceless memories of the old Yankee Stadium days.
Left home, went to Rutgers and became a Mets fan (roommates, new friends, college campus - all Mets faithful). Haven't really turned back since. Except when I see my Pop and gift him with some new pinstripe paraphernalia. ;D
Quote from: ando on September 29, 2023, 06:57:21 AMGrew up during the Billy Martin led Munson/Jackson/Nettles/Pinella et al. era. Priceless memories of the old Yankee Stadium days.
Left home, went to Rutgers and became a Mets fan (roommates, new friends, college campus - all Mets faithful). Haven't really turned back since. Except when I see my Pop and gift him with some new pinstripe paraphernalia. ;D
Remember the days of: "You're fired!" "You're hired!" [Rinse and repeat.]?
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 29, 2023, 12:36:19 PMRemember the days of: "You're fired!" "You're hired!" [Rinse and repeat.]?
PD
Haha. Yep. Beyond the Yanks Martin never intrigued me but this SportsCentury episode revealed a number things I never knew about him.
Wow, after a great doubleheader yesterday at Citi just learned we'll be losing Buck Showalter today. Not that surprised. This was supposed to be a banner year for the Mets.
Expected Texas to be in the postseason but also hoped Seattle would be there, too.
The Stros back in their God-ordained spot on top of the AL West
Quote from: BWV 1080 on October 01, 2023, 04:17:42 PMThe Stros back in their God-ordained spot on top of the AL West
Haven't really followed them since the Killer B days (save the cheating scandal). They're fun to watch if you've no skin in the game, though.
Is there any way to watch the playoffs without having cable (legally)?
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 03, 2023, 01:02:38 PMIs there any way to watch the playoffs without having cable (legally)?
Yep. (https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mlb-playoffs-how-to-watch-the-wild-card-games-today-without-cable/) I stick with [redacted] (not legal) but will catch Thursday, Friday and weekend games on Prime, Appletv and Paramount+ when they air them.
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Now, Top o the 8th with Rangers still on top, 4-0. Not worried about Texas. But I AM about The Phillies, which are my team in the playoffs. Wish they were facing Atlanta instead of the Marlins (may happen down the road) tonight but one team at a time. :)
Since the Yankees are not in it, I'll root for the Rangers. I lived in Dallas for a while, and my adult kids live there still. Plus I grew up 180 miles away in Shreveport, Louisiana - so, the Rangers are a natural fit for me.
Plus I'd like to see a team who never has, win the Series.
Quote from: ando on October 03, 2023, 01:15:12 PMYep. (https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/mlb-playoffs-how-to-watch-the-wild-card-games-today-without-cable/)
I stick with [redacted] (not legal) but will catch Thursday, Friday and weekend games on Prime, Appletv and Paramount+ when they air them.
Thanks! Caught the second half of the Rays/Rangers game on Sling.
That was a great first game for the Phillies; everyone in the starting lineup got a hit.
I also saw part of the Rays/Rangers game. The Rays' defense was embarrassing for a playoff team.
Quote from: Mapman on October 03, 2023, 07:03:56 PMThat was a great first game for the Phillies; everyone in the starting lineup got a hit.
I also saw part of the Rays/Rangers game. The Rays' defense was embarrassing for a playoff team.
The Rays have always been a letdown in the playoffs, one of the reasons why I never became a fan despite growing up in southwest Florida. Phillies played a good game last night, I agree. So did Arizona. Definitely some impressive defensive plays.
Phils were definitely pumped. They're great at CB Park...
It's another story out of town.
Great couple of nights to be a Phillies fan. That was a speedy wild card series ;D
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 04, 2023, 06:40:23 PMGreat couple of nights to be a Phillies fan. That was a speedy wild card series ;D
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Quote from: ando on October 04, 2023, 06:12:55 AMPhils were definitely pumped. They're great at CB Park...
It's another story out of town.
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Your boys kicked some ass in Truist Park tonight. Maybe that famous home field advantage will get them game 2 tomorrow night. Not a promising start to the postseason for the Braves.
Edit: Dbacks off to a good start tonight too.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 07, 2023, 05:23:39 PMYour boys kicked some ass in Truist Park tonight. Maybe that famous home field advantage will get them game 2 tomorrow night. Not a promising start to the postseason for the Braves.
Yep, a great game 1 for the Phillies. I thought that this would be the hardest game for them to win (in Atlanta, and against Strider). But Harper's aggressive base-running and home run combined with impressive pitching were able to win the game. (And you don't see catcher's interference often!)
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 07, 2023, 05:23:39 PM.
Your boys kicked some ass in Truist Park tonight. Maybe that famous home field advantage will get them game 2 tomorrow night. Not a promising start to the postseason for the Braves.
Edit: Dbacks off to a good start tonight too.
(https://www.mysmiley.net/sport/Sport_baseball-hit-smiley-emoticon_mysmiley.net.gif) Yep. Still early, tho. Good crew chat below. Pedro is right about attitude during the playoffs. So much of the game is psych.
Quote from: Mapman on October 07, 2023, 06:53:04 PMYep, a great game 1 for the Phillies. I thought that this would be the hardest game for them to win (in Atlanta, and against Strider). But Harper's aggressive base-running and home run combined with impressive pitching were able to win the game. (And you don't see catcher's interference often!)
Hmm, for some reason I thought game two would be at home for y'all but it looks like the Phillies will have another chance to repeat that road win tomorrow. I thought it was questionable what the Phillies pitching coach was doing changing guys out so frequently, especially taking Suarez out so early after a few great innings, but it certainly worked out.
Dodgers/Dbacks was a massacre last night. I feel bad for Clayton Kershaw. I don't know what's going on with the Dodgers in the postseason lately.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 08, 2023, 05:08:21 AMHmm, for some reason I thought game two would be at home for y'all but it looks like the Phillies will have another chance to repeat that road win tomorrow.
Yeah... did a double take. Playoff schedule (https://www.mlb.com/postseason). If Atlanta is Atlanta there will certainly not be a repeat tonight.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 08, 2023, 05:08:21 AMI thought it was questionable what the Phillies pitching coach was doing changing guys out so frequently, especially taking Suarez out so early after a few great innings, but it certainly worked out.
But it's been about the strength of bullpens all season, imo. We're obviously watching the demise of the superstar pitcher who can carry a game. I'm talking at least 7 innings. And complete games?
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Quote from: vers la flamme on October 08, 2023, 05:08:21 AMDodgers/Dbacks was a massacre last night. I feel bad for Clayton Kershaw. I don't know what's going on with the Dodgers in the postseason lately.
Dave Roberts: He's gonna pitch game four.
Quote from: ando on October 08, 2023, 07:05:01 AMDave Roberts: He's gonna pitch game four.
Good... poor guy needs to redeem himself. I would hate for a moment like that to mar an unquestionably illustrious career.
Quote from: ando on October 08, 2023, 06:12:57 AMYeah... did a double take. Playoff schedule (https://www.mlb.com/postseason). If Atlanta is Atlanta there will certainly not be a repeat tonight.
But it's been about the strength of bullpens all season, imo. We're obviously watching the demise of the superstar pitcher who can carry a game. I'm talking at least 7 innings. And complete games?
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Strider pitched a great 7 last night. (With the caveat, of course, that it wasn't enough to win the game :P )
I confess that I tuned out of the Rangers-Orioles game once Texas got up 9-2 but never count the Birds completely out...
Quote from: ando on October 08, 2023, 04:28:52 PMI confess that I tuned out of the Rangers-Orioles game once Texas got up 9-2 but never count the Birds completely out...
It was a great game! Hicks' three run homer in the bottom of the 9th was definitely a sight to be seen. Too little too late, unfortunately, but an impressive late game rally nonetheless.
Speaking of game-carrying pitchers, Pablo López just pitched a beautiful 7 innings (so far) against the Astros.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 08, 2023, 06:46:52 PMIt was a great game! Hicks' three run homer in the bottom of the 9th was definitely a sight to be seen. Too little too late, unfortunately, but an impressive late game rally nonetheless.
Speaking of game-carrying pitchers, Pablo López just pitched a beautiful 7 innings (so far) against the Astros.
Yeah, Valdez was certainly struggling early. Good to see the Twins pull it out.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 08, 2023, 06:46:52 PMSpeaking of game-carrying pitchers, Pablo López just pitched a beautiful 7 innings (so far) against the Astros.
And tonight's Phillies/Braves game (Wheeler and Fried) has the potential for more game-carrying pitchers!
Ha. If Wheeler goes 6 I'll be surprised.
Wondering about the AL/NL alternating playoff nights schedule. Can't say the type of baseball play is any different between the two leagues. Must be some contractural agreement with networks.
Quote from: ando on October 09, 2023, 08:43:29 AMHa. If Wheeler goes 6 I'll be surprised.
Wondering about the AL/NL alternating playoff nights schedule. Can't say the type of baseball play is any different between the two leagues. Must be some contractural agreement with networks.
I'll be surprised if Wheeler doesn't pitch at least 6 innings. (But Thomson already surprised me with how early he pulled Suarez.)
I think the alternating nights of AL and NL are mostly so there are no days without any baseball, since they like days off for travel. This did put a lot of off days in the NL schedule, though. (My memory from previous years is that they started the series on different days, so that the position of days off within the series were the same.)
Quote from: Mapman on October 09, 2023, 11:19:57 AMThis did put a lot of off days in the NL schedule, though.
Ya. Phillies have been sitting around since Saturday. No traveling. Just waiting for Atlanta to regroup! ;D
Wheeler has thrown more pitches than usual, but he has 6 strikeouts through 2 innings.
Quote from: Mapman on October 09, 2023, 02:53:07 PMWheeler has thrown more pitches than usual, but he has 6 strikeouts through 2 innings.
Yeah, Wheeler was simply nasty for several innings but I knew you couldn't count Atlanta out. Not at home, especially. And then that 9th inning....
Funny how failing to do the basics will trip up even players who should know better in the playoffs.
Quote from: Mapman on October 09, 2023, 02:53:07 PMWheeler has thrown more pitches than usual, but he has 6 strikeouts through 2 innings.
Which he improved to 10 K's in 7. Great game for Wheeler. Unfortunately not good enough to seal the deal. Close game! That game ending double play was beautiful. No doubt y'all would have tied it up if not for that great deep center field catch by Harris.
Can't say I feel sorry L.A. Too many years as a Yankee fan to have much sympathy. Looks like they're goin home after Wednesday. I've watched a few Diamondback games this season and have been impressed at the younger talent. Should be a fun Game 3.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 10, 2023, 04:34:21 AMWhich he [Zak Wheeler] improved to 10 K's in 7. Great game for Wheeler. Unfortunately not good enough to seal the deal...
Yeah, he was throwing strikes, too; wasn't painting corners or avoiding the bigger bats. Though he always had lights out stuff I don't remember him being this efficient during his stay with my Metropolitans. Wish they had held on to him longer. (Save de Grom, and of course he's gone now, it's become a stupid trend with that team.) I remember when Zak was the bane of the Phils...
I couldn't watch last night's game, my Sling subscription doesn't include Fox. So I guess that means I won't be able to watch the World Series either. I had thought FS1 or FS2 would carry those games both of which are in my plan - but no.
I am glad they won, too bad for the Orioles - but now I really hope the Rangers kill the Astros. Nice to have an all Texas ALCS.
Quote from: San Antone on October 11, 2023, 03:58:40 AMI couldn't watch last night's game, my Sling subscription doesn't include Fox. So I guess that means I won't be able to watch the World Series either. I had thought FS1 or FS2 would carry those games both of which are in my plan - but no.
I am glad they won, too bad for the Orioles - but now I really hope the Rangers kill the Astros. Nice to have an all Texas ALCS.
Hmm, I watched the Rangers-Orioles game on FS1 through Sling last night, too bad it didn't work for you. Maybe it's based on region. I don't really know how Sling works, but I paid for a month of it so I could watch playoff games and so far I've been able to see all of the ones I've wanted to see. It was a good game, though. Your Rangers hit three homers and Nathan Eovaldi pitched a clean 7 innings. I didn't like to see the Orioles get swept like that after winning 101 games in the regular season, especially by a Texas team ;D but good for them. If/when they play the Astros I'll definitely be rooting for them; I still hate the Astros from back in the day when they were in NL Central and I was a die hard Cardinals fan as a kid.
Quote from: San Antone on October 11, 2023, 03:58:40 AMI couldn't watch last night's game, my Sling subscription doesn't include Fox. So I guess that means I won't be able to watch the World Series either. I had thought FS1 or FS2 would carry those games both of which are in my plan - but no.
I am glad they won, too bad for the Orioles - but now I really hope the Rangers kill the Astros. Nice to have an all Texas ALCS.
Are you in a location with a nearby FOX station? It's easy to get the major networks off-the-air in urban areas without needing cable or internet. Where I am, about 60 stations come in by antenna, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and Fox. When I travel, I take a small tablet-sized television with me in case the services available are lacking. When in Maine recently, I was able to watch (unfortunately) the Patriots/Cowboys game on FOX by antenna.
Quote from: Szykneij on October 11, 2023, 05:10:08 AMAre you in a location with a nearby FOX station? It's easy to get the major networks off-the-air in urban areas without needing cable or internet. Where I am, about 60 stations come in by antenna, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and Fox. When I travel, I take a small tablet-sized television with me in case the services available are lacking. When in Maine recently, I was able to watch (unfortunately) the Patriots/Cowboys game on FOX by antenna.
That game was unfortunate ;D
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 11, 2023, 05:13:22 AMThat game was unfortunate ;D
Unfortunate is an understatement. Thank goodness for the Jets. Otherwise, the Patriots might be worrying about a winless season.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 11, 2023, 04:51:17 AMHmm, I watched the Rangers-Orioles game on FS1 through Sling last night, too bad it didn't work for you. Maybe it's based on region. I don't really know how Sling works, but I paid for a month of it so I could watch playoff games and so far I've been able to see all of the ones I've wanted to see. It was a good game, though. Your Rangers hit three homers and Nathan Eovaldi pitched a clean 7 innings. I didn't like to see the Orioles get swept like that after winning 101 games in the regular season, especially by a Texas team ;D but good for them. If/when they play the Astros I'll definitely be rooting for them; I still hate the Astros from back in the day when they were in NL Central and I was a die hard Cardinals fan as a kid.
I don't know why it wasn't available to me. I live in a rural county in Tennessee; the closest town of 950, Gainesboro, is 5 miles away. The next closest "city" is Cookeville, 30K, and it is a 45 minute drive.
They won the Western Division over the Astros, and as a long time Yankee fan I hate the Astros, even before 2017.
Quote from: San Antone on October 11, 2023, 03:58:40 AMNice to have an all Texas ALCS.
Yeah, I was wondering, have we ever seen that?
Bryce Elder can't get through 3 innings as the Phillies' Bryce goes yard to make it 4-1, Philadelphia.
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Quote from: ando on October 11, 2023, 02:18:10 PMBryce Elder can't get through 3 innings as the Phillies' Bryce goes yard to make it 4-1, Philadelphia.
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Now 6-1 :'( the Phils putting up a crooked number so early in the game, at CB Park no less, does not bode well for Atlanta. Too bad about Elder, he was off to a fine start.
Quote from: ando on October 11, 2023, 10:45:31 AMYeah, I was wondering, have we ever seen that?
Not likely. I don't think the Rangers have made the playoffs since Houston switched leagues.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 11, 2023, 02:30:21 PMNow 6-1 :'( the Phils putting up a crooked number so early in the game, at CB Park no less, does not bode well for Atlanta. Too bad about Elder, he was off to a fine start.
You're a Braves fan? Sorry, my man...
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Beastmode tonight. Harper just hit 2nd homer as Phils go up 7-1.
Quote from: ando on October 11, 2023, 03:05:40 PMYou're a Braves fan? Sorry, my man..
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Beastmode tonight. Harper just hit 2nd homer as Phils go up 7-1.
Yeah... newly so. Atlanta was an adopted home for several years until I moved up north recently. I wanted to see them cement a killer season with a killer off-season, but oh well, that's how the playoffs go.
Welp, Houston Does Dallas in the ALCS is a go. The Snakes are smoking again tonight too.
Braves better play better tomorrow than they did today... I had to turn off the game after Bryce Harper hit that second homer.
Edit: re: Snakes, they just made history with four homers in a single inning in the postseason. Damn!
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 11, 2023, 05:54:39 PMBraves better play better tomorrow than they did today... I had to turn off the game after Bryce Harper hit that second homer.
Ha, in truth, I didn't stick around long after that, either.
This Ohtani-New Balance spot has bugged me during the postseason mostly because of the great funk track in the background. (Frankly, I remember when NB sneaks were considered "old men shoes" :D )
I couldn't identify the band, though it's clearly a 70s sample. A Shazam read revealed it to be
Hey You from the Experience Unlimited
Free Yourself album.
Wonder what they're asking for tix to tonight's Braves-Phils game at CBP. Might venture a trip.
Quote from: ando on October 12, 2023, 12:07:12 AMWonder what they're asking for tix to tonight's Braves-Phils game at CBP. Might venture a trip...
To a bar across the street. ;D Cheapest seat is $400. I like the Phils but only my Mets get that kind of money from me. :)
The Red Sox take a lot of heat for letting Mookie Betts go, and I can't disagree with it, but he really does disappear in the postseason.
Quote from: Szykneij on October 12, 2023, 03:50:15 AMThe Red Sox take a lot of heat for letting Mookie Betts go, and I can't disagree with it, but he really does disappear in the postseason.
Yeah (https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/mookie-betts-career-postseason-stats), he's had a couple of very good postseasons and a few poor; this year was indeed abysmal.
Now, of course the postseason makes no sense (the point the below poster attempts to make) but he presents a nice recap of pre-league championship play so far.
A great (but stressful) win for the Phillies tonight. I'm looking forward to the NLCS against the Diamondbacks next week! And Castellanos was impressive the past two games.
These days when I watch a game, and when I see those ad patches on the sleeve, and the Spectrum Internet 5 sec spots in between pitches, the giant brand names circling the stadium ... it is obvious how money has corrupted the game.
Because payrolls have swollen to such gargantuan size teams must allow these kinds of revenue to be generated.
The extended playoff schedule is just another distortion - since tv revenue is a huge part of the teams equation, they naturally want the playoffs to be as long and involve as many teams as possible. However, we will now be playing games in November, hopefully the series will be Texas/Arizona to increase the odds of not playing a game in sub-freezing weather.
I am old enough to remember when the world series was played a week after the end of the season with the pennant winners from each league - and there were only two, with eight teams in each, a manageable league. With only the very best players, not 30 teams with batting averages hovering in the low .200s for most teams.
If you find an old game, like the 1952 series which is on YouTube, you will be amazed at how the game was much quieter, the pace more relaxed, and how graceful the game seemed to be. No bat flips, no grandstanding, simple uniforms, with black shoes; definitely no advertisements encroaching onto the game. The commentary was quiet, and just the facts, ma'am.
I am obviously too old for this world. The "let the kids play" motto disgusts me. These young players seems to max out their injuries. Heaven forbid if they foul a ball off their toe, they collapse, and crawl around grimacing in pain like they were snake bit.
Okay, rant over.
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Love this Castellanos post game interview. What the heck do these pundits expect from ballplayers? A nobel prize speech?!! :D
Quote from: San Antone on October 13, 2023, 02:39:48 AM... it is obvious how money has corrupted the game.
Since Day One. 8)
Man, Acuña broke my heart out there last night. Top of the 7th, two outs, bases loaded, 2-2 count, Braves down 3-1, and he hits a big fly ball deep into center field... but not deep enough by a couple of yards. That's great baseball in my book, those kind of high pressure situations which sometimes pay off and more often end in tragedy.
re: San Antone, regarding big money corrupting the game, I really can't refute any of the points you've made. But as a millennial who got into baseball in the early 2000s, watching Cardinals games with my dad, I'm too young to remember a time when it was much different than it is now—still, the greatness of the game was still enough to draw me in. (Though I'm not crazy about the rule changes this year to be honest. I don't mind the distended playoff schedule since it amounts to more games to watch ;D —but baseball in November is crazy.)
Anyway, excited to see the the Dbacks take the Phillies; both teams are on fire. (Though it looked like Bryce hurt his elbow last night, I wonder whether that will affect his and his team's performance.) Also excited to see what the outcome of the all-Texas ALCS ends up being.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 13, 2023, 10:12:27 AMThough it looked like Bryce hurt his elbow last night, I wonder whether that will affect his and his team's performance.
Harper says that it was just his funny bone. I hope he's right.
Quote from: Mapman on October 13, 2023, 11:05:16 AMHarper says that it was just his funny bone. I hope he's right.
That was the arm which had TJ surgery; so I really hope it wasn't injured.
In memory of the Killer Bs (wearing my raggedy
Craig Biggio tee :D can't believe what they're asking for Biggio memorabilia now) I'm rooting for the Stros tonight.
Great game last night, great pitching on both sides. I was happy to see the Rangers take it home despite Verlander pitching about as good as you could have asked for. Can't wait for Snakes-Phils game 1 tonight. Given that game 1 is at CB Park, I don't know whether the Snakes stand a chance in this series. That home field advantage and an early decisive win could give the Phillies all the momentum they need. Might even be a sweep. We'll see.
Once again, this game was not shown on Sling; it would appear that none of the Fox games will be.
After the last time, I contacted Sling who told me they were aware that the game was not available on their platform the previous night, apolgized, and told me there was a temporary work-around until they fixed the "glitch." My Sling credentials were supposed to work on Fox Sports, but did not. They then told me to download the FoxNow app, which would make it possible to watch games broadcast by Fox. This also did not work.
I was able to watch the first three innings on Fox Sports (via Roku) last night, but then was informed that my "free pass" had expired and I needed to sign on (assuming I could).
I was really interested in watching Jordan Montgomery (former Yankee that he is) and was very happy with the outcome. Kudos to him, and I am sure he's gotten over the devastation he had at first felt at being traded to St. Louis by the Yanks.
Quote from: San Antone on October 16, 2023, 09:40:18 AMOnce again, this game was not shown on Sling; it would appear that none of the Fox games will be...
Can you get TBS? Looks like they're airing entire NLCS.
Quote from: ando on October 16, 2023, 10:11:39 AMCan you get TBS? Looks like they're airing entire NLCS.
Yes, I get FS1, TBS, Tru, all the other networks broadcasting the playoff games, just not FOX, who is broadcasting the World Series.
My subscription was a 50% waste, since the most important games I won't have access to. It wasn't that expensive, less than half of what YouTube TV would have cost. But then again, YouTube TV would have shown the Fox games.
It's my own fault since, dumb me, I thought FS1 included the Fox games.
Quote from: San Antone on October 16, 2023, 11:31:23 AMIt wasn't that expensive, less than half of what YouTube TV would have cost...
I consider getting YTtv every now and then when my desire for watching classic American (b/w) films rises and their inclusion of TCM among the sports channels tempts. But the $70 plus sub is just too high (might as wll have cable). I hear the cheapest Slingtv package has TCM so that might be an option. When your sub includes TCM, WatchTCM, the on-demand version of TCM, becomes available. It isn't without a tie-in sub, REGRETTABLY.
Quote from: ando on October 16, 2023, 12:08:01 PMI consider getting YTtv every now and then when my desire for watching classic American (b/w) films rises and their inclusion of TCM among the sports channels tempts. But the $70 plus sub is just too high (might as wll have cable). I hear the cheapest Slingtv package has TCM so that might be an option. When your sub includes TCM, WatchTCM, the on-demand version of TCM, becomes available. It isn't without a tie-in sub, REGRETTABLY.
Does TCM broadcast the Fox games?
Quote from: San Antone on October 16, 2023, 12:21:59 PMDoes TCM broadcast the Fox games?
;D No,
Turner Broadcast Network is a Warner Bros. owned classic movies platform.
WatchTCM keeps the movies that air on TCM on a monthly (or so) roation.
Quote from: ando on October 16, 2023, 12:34:04 PM;D No, Turner Broadcast Network is a Warner Bros. owned classic movies platform. WatchTCM keeps the movies that air on TCM on a monthly (or so) roation.
That's what I thought but was confused since we were talking about watching the Fox playoff games.
Quote from: San Antone on October 16, 2023, 01:03:34 PMThat's what I thought but was confused since we were talking about watching the Fox playoff games.
Well, YouTubeTV has them all, yes? But their prices are nearly as high as a cable tiered subscription. But there's the free week trial! Could wait til the WS for that. :)
Quote from: ando on October 16, 2023, 02:08:15 PMWell, YouTubeTV has them all, yes? But their prices are nearly as high as a cable tiered subscription. But there's the free week trial! Could wait til the WS for that. :)
I went for it anyway :-[
I had no idea that Chapman was pitching for Texas. Same ol' same ol' :D
Another great game for the Phillies, with a strong start by Wheeler. I'm looking forward to tomorrow!
Quote from: Mapman on October 16, 2023, 06:54:01 PMAnother great game for the Phillies, with a strong start by Wheeler. I'm looking forward to tomorrow!
Yulp. Snakes not conceding anything though! Nice recap -
Bryce Harper got a nice birthday homer on his very first pitch. Nick Castellanos' home run streak continues. Wheeler was on fire with five straight scoreless innings and something like 8 Ks. Very strong start for the Phillies.
I am really happy the Rangers got 2 up on the Astros. Now, if they can sweep at home, it would go a long way to compensate for the Yankees' dreadful season.
I am not much invested in the NLCS, but find myself rooting for the Phillies, despite my past aversion to Harper. But he has become more sympathetic since his injury, and clutch hitting.
Quote from: San Antone on October 17, 2023, 06:20:32 AM... find myself rooting for the Phillies, despite my past aversion to Harper. But he has become more sympathetic since his injury, and clutch hitting.
Ditto. My loyalty to the Mets sees the rest of the division as opponents most of the season, but come playoff time I root for the Nat East team.
Lots of good pitching and defense today. It's too bad the Phillies lost, but they couldn't hit Pfaadt.
Quote from: Mapman on October 19, 2023, 04:09:23 PMLots of good pitching and defense today. It's too bad the Phillies lost, but they couldn't hit Pfaadt.
Came down to the best closers, as it has all year (imo). Once the snakes had the corners with no outs at the bottom 9 I knew it was practically in the books, though the Phils did manage to get out of an odd 8th after a Diamondback at third (I forget who) failed to run home on a no out double play. Good game.
Of course, tonight's Phils-Diamondbacks game isn't a real rubber-match but it will undoubtedly feel like one!
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Quote from: ando on October 21, 2023, 12:16:54 PMOf course, tonight's Phils-Diamondbacks game isn't a real rubber-match but it will undoubtedly feel like one!
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Both bullpens were used heavily the past two days, so I suspect that whichever team's starter can pitch longer will have the advantage. We'll see!
Quote from: San Antone on October 17, 2023, 06:20:32 AMI am really happy the Rangers got 2 up on the Astros. Now, if they can sweep at home, it would go a long way to compensate for the Yankees' dreadful season.
How is that goin for ya? ;)
Jon Singleton's walk, essential to Yesterday's win against the Arlington Rangers, capped one of these great baseball human interest stories
https://apnews.com/article/astros-jon-singleton-marijuana-suspension-5aa9cbab5da522b98d5c543ddcca2a1e
Quote from: Mapman on October 21, 2023, 12:29:13 PMBoth bullpens were used heavily the past two days, so I suspect that whichever team's starter can pitch longer will have the advantage. We'll see!
And Wheeler had another great start that helped the Phillies win!
Quote from: Mapman on October 21, 2023, 07:35:57 PMAnd Wheeler had another great start that helped the Phillies win!
The slurve! Loads of straight up fast stuff. The high heat inside was nasty, too. NLCS MVP??
Quote from: BWV 1080 on October 21, 2023, 12:42:34 PMHow is that goin for ya? ;)
I haven't given up on the Rangers. ;)
Quote from: San Antone on October 22, 2023, 08:47:39 AMI haven't given up on the Rangers. ;)
Your boys pushed to game 7. I'm sure Adolis pissed off more than a few Stros fans with that grand slam in the top of the 9th last night.
Quote from: San Antone on October 22, 2023, 08:47:39 AMI haven't given up on the Rangers. ;)
Your faith was rewarded.
Quote from: Szykneij on October 24, 2023, 04:01:58 AMYour faith was rewarded.
Yeah, in a big way. ;D
Now, I can't figure out who I want to win the NLCS. Probably the Phillies.
Quote from: San Antone on October 24, 2023, 04:46:51 AMYeah, in a big way. ;D
Now, I can't figure out who I want to win the NLCS. Probably the Phillies.
I can't decide either; Dbacks, because I like the underdog, or Phillies, because as annoying as Philly fans are, a pennant would be well deserved in light of the killer postseason performance they've been having. I guess I'm rooting Texas when it comes to the World Series. It would be nice to see them win for the first time.
That was a poor last few games for the Phillies. I guess I'm supporting the Diamondbacks now: they have some exciting young players and an impressive bullpen.
NLCS sure was a rollercoaster. Must have been painful to be a Phillies fan, seeing the team fluctuating between incredible success (especially the blowout of game 2) and mediocrity. Now we have two wild card teams (the two lowest seeds, no?) in the WS. Playoff baseball continues to make no sense. I guess I'll be rooting for Texas who need their first title.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 25, 2023, 05:40:30 AMNLCS sure was a rollercoaster. Must have been painful to be a Phillies fan, seeing the team fluctuating between incredible success (especially the blowout of game 2) and mediocrity. Now we have two wild card teams (the two lowest seeds, no?) in the WS. Playoff baseball continues to make no sense. I guess I'll be rooting for Texas who need their first title.
Yep - I don't have any feeling for Arizona. But I was rooting for Texas no matter who they would be playing. At least the weather will be warmer in Arizona than Philadelphia.
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 25, 2023, 05:40:30 AMNLCS sure was a rollercoaster. Must have been painful to be a Phillies fan, seeing the team fluctuating between incredible success (especially the blowout of game 2) and mediocrity. Now we have two wild card teams (the two lowest seeds, no?) in the WS. Playoff baseball continues to make no sense. I guess I'll be rooting for Texas who need their first title.
Texas wasn't the AL's lowest seed (Toronto was), and they could have been higher but for that late collapse in Aug/Sept (including a devastating sweep at home by the Astros!). They've been looking good most of the year. Arizona is a wild story, but Corbin Carroll's speed is irresistible to watch. He really models the excitement of the "new rules" baseball.
Anyway, being in Dallas I am rooting for Texas. Pity that the tickets are so expensive (starting at about $400 for standing room only!).
Props!
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Can't say I'm a fan of either WS team. But I admire Arizona. Tbh, the new NBA season has been more intriguing though it doesn't seem like the crowd for it here. Go Snakes!
Game 1 was a classic!
I especially appreciated Corbin Carroll hitting a triple 10 seconds after I'd told my girlfriend that he is the most fun guy to watch on either team. Oh, and the two late home runs, of course. 8)
This is an embarrassing game for Arizona. At least I can support former Phillie Travis Jankwoski.
Looking like Texas might take it tonight but the Snakes seem to do well with their backs up. Come on Gallen!
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Quote from: ando on November 01, 2023, 12:48:40 PMLooking like Texas might take it tonight but the Snakes seem to do well with their backs up. Come on Gallen!
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They rallied last night, but too little too late. Funny, there was a game kind of like this in the ALDS, where the Orioles' late game rally fell flat against the Rangers, ending up somewhere like 11-8. If you want to beat the Rangers, I guess the key is not to let them score so early in the game.
Edit: Great game 5 so far from a defense perspective. Gallen is cooking and hasn't allowed a Texas baserunner yet. Eovaldi has managed to keep Diamondbacks to 0 for 7 with RISP. Would love to see the Snakes come back from a 3-1 deficit and win it in 7, but I'm happy either way. Both teams have been playing great postseason baseball and it would be well deserved in either case.
Congrats Rangers fans!(https://i.postimg.cc/cLygWbdt/trang1.jpg)
Quote from: vers la flamme on November 01, 2023, 12:59:32 PMEdit: Great game 5 so far from a defense perspective.
This was mostly a great defensive series but that horrible mistake by Alek Thomas in center field tonight will be remembered more vividly than all the great throws by Perdomo and Jung and the long snags at first by Walker.
Two really good games this series (1 and 5) and three that were honestly unpleasant to watch. Glad the Rangers finally won their first title!
Quote from: Brian on November 01, 2023, 07:37:36 PMThis was mostly a great defensive series but that horrible mistake by Alek Thomas in center field tonight will be remembered more vividly than all the great throws by Perdomo and Jung and the long snags at first by Walker.
Two really good games this series (1 and 5) and three that were honestly unpleasant to watch. Glad the Rangers finally won their first title!
That fielding error was especially painful to watch being that it came right on the heels of Zac Gallen's perfect first 6 innings. But that gave the Rangers all the momentum they needed to take it home. Congrats Rangers fans! A very well-deserved WS win for the team who, to me, played the most consistently well of all postseason teams this year. The fact that they brought it home in games 4 and 5 without their best slugger is testament to that, I think. The Dbacks are a very young team and will have another chance soon, I think.
Quote from: vers la flamme on November 02, 2023, 04:26:50 AMThat fielding error was especially painful to watch being that it came right on the heels of Zac Gallen's perfect first 6 innings. But that gave the Rangers all the momentum they needed to take it home. Congrats Rangers fans! A very well-deserved WS win for the team who, to me, played the most consistently well of all postseason teams this year. The fact that they brought it home in games 4 and 5 without their best slugger is testament to that, I think. The Dbacks are a very young team and will have another chance soon, I think.
Thomas should have let the ball drop, but he didn't want to allow a hit. Instead he allowed much more than that. Similar to Walkers running through the third base coach sign and getting thrown out at home. Yes, the D-Backs are a good team. But because of their youth they made some mental errors which ultimately cost them the series.
I'm sure they'll have other chances.
Yea - Texas! Bring on Winter.
Quote from: San Antone on November 02, 2023, 04:51:32 AMThomas should have let the ball drop, but he didn't want to allow a hit.
It was a ground ball!
Shohei Ohtani signed a massive deal to the Dodgers, and is deferring >97% of it until 2034. I can only imagine it's going to hurt the Dodgers of the 2030s to be paying 68 million a year to a player who is no longer on the roster, and I wouldn't be surprised if they try and find a way out of it, but I don't know anything about the finances of pro sports.
Quote from: vers la flamme on December 12, 2023, 08:47:55 AMShohei Ohtani signed a massive deal to the Dodgers, and is deferring >97% of it until 2034. I can only imagine it's going to hurt the Dodgers of the 2030s to be paying 68 million a year to a player who is no longer on the roster, and I wouldn't be surprised if they try and find a way out of it, but I don't know anything about the finances of pro sports.
hurt the Dodgers...
ok.
Quote from: ando on December 12, 2023, 02:27:33 PMhurt the Dodgers...
ok.
"Hurt" was maybe not the right word. I didn't mean that this deal would worsen them in any way. Just that it's going to be painful writing checks to a player who is no longer there.
I am cautiously optimistic about the Yankees acquiring Juan Soto. So often in the past these big trades, or free agent signings, don't live up to their potential. But on paper this will give the Yankees and All Star outfield.
Quote from: vers la flamme on December 12, 2023, 02:52:52 PM"Hurt" was maybe not the right word. I didn't mean that this deal would worsen them in any way. Just that it's going to be painful writing checks to a player who is no longer there.
It's why the dude is playing in the States, right? I can't feel sorry for machine.
Quote from: San Antone on December 12, 2023, 08:12:27 PMI am cautiously optimistic about the Yankees acquiring Juan Soto. So often in the past these big trades, or free agent signings, don't live up to their potential. But on paper this will give the Yankees and All Star outfield.
Juan Soto and Aaron Judge on the same team is nuts. Hoping to catch some Yankee games next year as I live in New York now. It'd be great to see those two play.
I'm still waiting for new Red Sox Chief Officer Craig Breslow to make some significant moves. I've been a Red Sox fan for nearly 60 years, but they might lose me if they don't make some pretty big signings this off-season (if it's not already too late.) Thank goodness for the Celtics and Bruins, because the Patriots and Red Sox have been gigantic disappointments lately.
Quote from: ando on December 13, 2023, 03:06:40 AMIt's why the dude is playing in the States, right? I can't feel sorry for machine.
I'm not sure about that, actually. By not waiting out his contract with his NPB team until free agency, he had to start on a substantially reduced salary when he first came to the States, essentially leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the table just so he could play in the MLB a couple of years sooner. I get the impression that he cares more about baseball than about money, or anything else for that matter. Anyway, I don't feel sorry for the Dodgers. My point was that I felt they were going to try and somehow weasel their way out of upholding their end of the bargain with the deferred salary.
Quote from: vers la flamme on December 14, 2023, 08:26:20 AMI'm not sure about that, actually. By not waiting out his contract with his NPB team until free agency, he had to start on a substantially reduced salary when he first came to the States, essentially leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the table just so he could play in the MLB a couple of years sooner. I get the impression that he cares more about baseball than about money, or anything else for that matter. Anyway, I don't feel sorry for the Dodgers. My point was that I felt they were going to try and somehow weasel their way out of upholding their end of the bargain with the deferred salary.
Otani is from a city next to the city I was born and raised (and formed a rock band).
Quote from: vers la flamme on December 14, 2023, 08:26:20 AMI'm not sure about that, actually. By not waiting out his contract with his NPB team until free agency, he had to start on a substantially reduced salary when he first came to the States, essentially leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the table just so he could play in the MLB a couple of years sooner. I get the impression that he cares more about baseball than about money, or anything else for that matter. Anyway, I don't feel sorry for the Dodgers. My point was that I felt they were going to try and somehow weasel their way out of upholding their end of the bargain with the deferred salary.
Well, it's an incentive now to finish this volume I picked up a while ago (wasn't terribly impressed with the intro, should probably skip them) about the former phenom:
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Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played (2022, Diversion Books)
Quote from: ando on December 15, 2023, 05:58:31 AMWell, it's an incentive now to finish this volume I picked up a while ago (wasn't terribly impressed with the intro, should probably skip them) about the former phenom:
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Sho-Time: The Inside Story of Shohei Ohtani and the Greatest Baseball Season Ever Played (2022, Diversion Books)
I saw this, and another book about Ohtani, at Kinokuniya, a Japanese bookstore in Midtown. Might have to go back and pick it up. I was surprised that more than one book had been written about such a young player (dude's my age!) in the middle of his career.
I wonder how much bigger Ohtani's contract would have been if he didn't have surgery over the winter and could pitch next year. I'm sure that was a concern for some possible suitors. He denied he had Tommy John surgery saying "I'm not an expert. It was different than my first surgery. I'm not sure what it was called. You can talk to my doctor". That has to be at least a little worrisome to the Dodgers.
Congrats to Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer for being inducted to the Hall of Fame but I was a bit miffed at the failure of one of my all time fave closers, Billy Wagner, to make it in (missed it by a handful of votes).
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Maybe next year.
'Tis the season (soon!). Rewatching this series...
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Ken Burns' BASEBALL (1994) Free on on hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/15623533).
Quote from: ando on February 24, 2024, 08:37:19 AM'Tis the season (soon!).
It's the first spring training game for the Phillies!
Quote from: Mapman on February 24, 2024, 09:33:22 AMIt's the first spring training game for the Phillies!
Mets, too. Not surprised by the results. Mets pitching looked pretty poor.
I see the Phils squeaked by Toronto. They've got my Yanks this afternoon. Should be fun.
Quote from: Mapman on February 24, 2024, 09:33:22 AMIt's the first spring training game for the Phillies!
Good second game vs a split squad Yankees team today. Nola looked like he was in mid season form. Phil's pitching was stellar all around, though. Poor Yanks looked like what you'd expect after 4 months off -
rusty.
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Christian Pache had a very good offensive day, including the first home run for the Phils this spring. Maybe they'll will take it all the way this season (barring major injuries). The 2023 end was certainly a let-down after an exiting late season surge.
I don't follow baseball any more, but was a major fan as a kid. I was learning the game in the '60s when dominant pitchers like Koufax, Gibson and Marichal (that leg kick) were legends.
Just ran across this album cover which brought back some memories.
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Quote from: T. D. on March 15, 2024, 08:24:55 AMI don't follow baseball any more, but was a major fan as a kid. I was learning the game in the '60s when dominant pitchers like Koufax, Gibson and Marichal (that leg kick) were legends.
Just ran across this album cover which brought back some memories.
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Hank Jones, piano
Ron Carter, bass
Tony Williams, drums
Nice memories. Good set. But we're talking Top 10 Worst Jazz album covers. (https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0028.gif) Thanks, TD.
Happy opening day! (Although some teams, such as the Phillies, don't play until tomorrow due to rain.)
Quote from: Mapman on March 28, 2024, 01:07:49 PMHappy opening day! (Although some teams, such as the Phillies, don't play until tomorrow due to rain.)
Your Phillies looked great!... for six innings. The bullpen and defensive meltdown after Wheeler left was painful to watch as a neutral fan. And the TV commentator Kruk sounded drunk!
Quote from: Brian on March 29, 2024, 03:09:29 PMYour Phillies looked great!... for six innings. The bullpen and defensive meltdown after Wheeler left was painful to watch as a neutral fan. And the TV commentator Kruk sounded drunk!
That's Kruk. He always seems close to saying something that would get him fired, but he never crosses the line. He's entertaining to listen to!
Watching the Yanks in Texas tonight (7:15 pm EST start). Must feel nice to start with a spanking new and - lowest as it will ever be - ERA. ;D
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Quote from: Brian on March 29, 2024, 03:09:29 PMYour Phillies looked great!... for six innings. The bullpen and defensive meltdown after Wheeler left was painful to watch as a neutral fan. And the TV commentator Kruk sounded drunk!
He always looks drunk anyway...
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Watching a promising Prime Timer in Texas tonight. My fantasy starting pitcher, Blanco, was the real impetus but the matchup with Dunning might prove to be a good one. I can never predict what Dunning will come with from game to game though he has great stuff. Blanco, of course, pitched a no-hitter last week in only his 8th start. Funny anecdote about his sign-up salary (below); had to have been a minor league contract!
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Must feel pretty damn good to be a Yankee fan right now. Great start to the season. Hoping to catch a game at Yankee Stadium sometime this season, I just moved to NY last year and I've never been.
Quote from: vers la flamme on April 07, 2024, 03:35:51 PMMust feel pretty damn good to be a Yankee fan right now. Great start to the season. Hoping to catch a game at Yankee Stadium sometime this season, I just moved to NY last year and I've never been.
Wanted to catch the Blue Jays matchup this weekend but stuff came up. I've never been to the new stadium. The Last Yankee team I saw in person was playing at the old one. I remember Matsui hitting a homer. Ancient history!
Sorry to hear about Ohtani and his translator. A bit confused as at first I thought that the translator was allegedly stealing from the team (to pay off his gambling debts?), but then I found an article online that he was accused of stealing from Otani?
Anyone know the latest and hopefully also the truth?
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 08, 2024, 01:27:45 PMSorry to hear about Ohtani and his translator. A bit confused as at first I thought that the translator was allegedly stealing from the team (to pay off his gambling debts?), but then I found an article online that he was accused of stealing from Otani?
Anyone know the latest and hopefully also the truth?
I am sure that the investigation by MLB must be to make sure that Ohtani himself was not involved in gambling (especially on baseball). I am pretty sure he would be cleared.
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 08, 2024, 01:27:45 PMSorry to hear about Ohtani and his translator. A bit confused as at first I thought that the translator was allegedly stealing from the team (to pay off his gambling debts?), but then I found an article online that he was accused of stealing from Otani?
Anyone know the latest and hopefully also the truth?
Latest from The Times. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/business/shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-plea.html) Not that I'm giving the guy a pass but the life of a baseball interpreter can't be a terribly intriguing one. Seems like a great gig for a student but tough for a grown person unless one had a fulfilling alternate career.
Quote from: ando on April 11, 2024, 06:11:02 AMLatest from The Times. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/business/shohei-ohtani-ippei-mizuhara-plea.html) Not that I'm giving the guy a pass but the life of a baseball interpreter can't be a terribly intriguing one. Seems like a great gig for a student but tough for a grown person unless one had a fulfilling alternate career.
Thanks. I did find a CBS article today.
Been watching more games outside of my market (Philly) due to Prime Video's daily free stream of a MLB Game of the Day. Sometimes they're two if a West Coast club is a marquee matchup (tonight the Angels host the Yanks). I thought about a MLB sub on Prime but the free games fit bill until the playoffs. Plus, it's been fun listening to play-by-play and commentary from announcers round the country.
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Anybody watching the Phillies-Mets series at London Stadium this weekend? It's on Fox today and ESPN tomorrow. Odd vibe so far...
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Anybody watching the Phillies-Mets series at London Stadium this weekend? It's on Fox today and ESPN tomorrow. Odd vibe so far...
Yes! Agree on the odd vibe. The visual of such a big stadium - with no fans visible behind home plate - is removed from the pastoral feel of my favorite TV ballparks. And the TV announcers trying to remember the names of British tourist attractions were embarrassing.
Loved seeing Lindor's custom glove and Harper's custom bat.
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I just learned that players are paid $10K per in-play conversation. I don't like em. Distracting as hell. KiKe Hernandez made a needless error with a routine but off-target throw to first base talking to the announcers last night in the Bronx. You could see he was pissed. Ignored their questions for the remainder of the inning. :laugh:
Edit: Apparently his quote about the mic'd session yesterday was "We get paid. I like money." :D
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R.I.P. Willie Mays (1931-2024)
Anyone tuning in to MLB's Free Game of the Day?
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Aside from my local team matchups I've been setting aside time for the MLB daily pick, which is also available on Prime Video, btw. At $30 a month the subscription is far too much, especially with the local team blackout restrictions. Plus, it gives me a chance to experience other national ballparks, crowds and their local announcers. But the MLB streaming package is a bad business model from every perspective. I'd pay $100 for a good seat to a live marquee matchup way before I'd plunk down money for their streaming service. Does anyone here subscribe?
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Seattle righthander, Bryan Woo's early exit in yesterday's game vs. Tampa Bay due to a hamstring pull is the latest loss in a seeming domino effect around MLB with pitchers. It seems rare for a pitcher to go uninjured for an entire season anymore. Found an interesting article (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40007270/mlb-pitching-injuries-tommy-john-spike-players-weigh-in) on what the pitchers themselves think of the ongoing issue.
My annual sports viewing typically consists of one half of the Super Bowl. However, the last couple days I've seen the stats Shohei Ohtani has put up this year. When I first saw the numbers from his 50/50 game, I thought the graphics team had made a mistake. 6 for 6, 3 HRs, and 10 RBIs, as well as becoming the first and only 50/50 guy? (Now 54/57.) Dan Patrick gushed for like a half hour on his podcast - something I've never watched before - and pointed out that Ohtani's highlight stats from that one game have never been achieved by any other player in an entire career. That's just bonkers.
I may watch some of this year's World Series. Maybe Shotime goes 60/60.
Loud and rowdy crowd in Milwaukee tonight! The last week of baseball has had some wild twists and turns.
Quote from: Todd on September 28, 2024, 07:59:55 AMMy annual sports viewing typically consists of one half of the Super Bowl. However, the last couple days I've seen the stats Shohei Ohtani has put up this year. When I first saw the numbers from his 50/50 game, I thought the graphics team had made a mistake. 6 for 6, 3 HRs, and 10 RBIs, as well as becoming the first and only 50/50 guy? (Now 54/57.) Dan Patrick gushed for like a half hour on his podcast - something I've never watched before - and pointed out that Ohtani's highlight stats from that one game have never been achieved by any other player in an entire career. That's just bonkers.
I may watch some of this year's World Series. Maybe Shotime goes 60/60.
My best decision of the summer was leaving work early to go home and watch what turned out to be Ohtani's 50/50 game (and 51/51...). It was so much fun. It was like watching a guy play a video game - simply no problems doing anything. Only a single? No problem, steal bases. His last homer was a few inches above the strike zone. He just couldn't do wrong.
As a runner, he's not one of the fastest guys - he's just so big and so smart with his technique that he can overcome the lack of a top gear.
Quote from: Brian on October 03, 2024, 03:19:28 PMLoud and rowdy crowd in Milwaukee tonight! The last week of baseball has had some wild twists and turns.
My best decision of the summer was leaving work early to go home and watch what turned out to be Ohtani's 50/50 game (and 51/51...). It was so much fun. It was like watching a guy play a video game - simply no problems doing anything. Only a single? No problem, steal bases. His last homer was a few inches above the strike zone. He just couldn't do wrong.
As a runner, he's not one of the fastest guys - he's just so big and so smart with his technique that he can overcome the lack of a top gear.
I am horrible regarding sports stats (best in tennis), but even I have heard of him and how good that he is. ;D Nice to learn more about him and his career. :)
K
Absolutely epic game tonight!
We have three regional rivalries in the next round -
Phillies vs. Mets
Dodgers vs. Padres
Tigers vs. Guardians
and, uhh, Yankees vs. Kansas City ;D
Quote from: Brian on October 03, 2024, 06:13:46 PMAbsolutely epic game tonight!
We have three regional rivalries in the next round -
Phillies vs. Mets
Dodgers vs. Padres
Tigers vs. Guardians
and, uhh, Yankees vs. Kansas City ;D
Neither team from last year's Series even made the playoffs, eh?
I am annoyed that the mlb never made a World Series 2023 video (Unless it's come out in the last month or two?). Normally, get's released within about 6 weeks of the series ending.
Remaining teams and the last year they won it all
Dodgers - 2020
Royals - 2015
Yankees - 2009
Phillies - 2008
Mets - 1986
Tigers - 1984
Guardians - 1948
Padres - never (existed since 1969)
Quote from: NumberSix on October 03, 2024, 06:17:59 PMNeither team from last year's Series even made the playoffs, eh?
Correct! Arizona was eliminated the very last day. Texas was doomed from the beginning because they had so many injured pitchers and their plan was "hope they survive until everyone heals."
Quote from: Brian on October 03, 2024, 06:24:23 PMCorrect! Arizona was eliminated the very last day. Texas was doomed from the beginning because they had so many injured pitchers and their plan was "hope they survive until everyone heals."
Rought for the DBacks!
Re Rangers: I grew up in Dallas, mostly back in the old Arlington Stadium days. Except for the 1996 playoffs, they were never remotely good back then. But we loved them.
I got here in 2012 so we must have never overlapped! The old stadium was charming but my friends and I have gotten some oddly-shaped sunburns sitting in those old bleachers. Have only been to the new place twice - once for a game, and once for a construction hard hat tour before it ever opened.
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Seattle righthander, Bryan Woo's early exit in yesterday's game vs. Tampa Bay due to a hamstring pull is the latest loss in a seeming domino effect around MLB with pitchers. It seems rare for a pitcher to go uninjured for an entire season anymore. Found an interesting article (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40007270/mlb-pitching-injuries-tommy-john-spike-players-weigh-in) on what the pitchers themselves think of the ongoing issue.
Haven't heard from you in a while. Miss hearing from you. Hope that all is well?
K
Quote from: Brian on October 03, 2024, 06:13:46 PMAbsolutely epic game tonight!
We have three regional rivalries in the next round -
Phillies vs. Mets
Dodgers vs. Padres
Tigers vs. Guardians
and, uhh, Yankees vs. Kansas City ;D
I was watching the game in my hotel room (I'm visiting Dallas) and even though I was living in NYC in 1986 and the Mets were a team I have a nostalgic fan relationship, I found myself disappointed with the outcome. Thrilling how it all turned out; and I am happy for Pete Alonzo (wonder where he'll end up in free agency).
The Mets were the lowest seeded team, and managed to squeak in, so I don't expect them to last long, I don't there's another Cinderella upset in the cards for them - the other teams are just too good. And I would have preferred watching Milwaukee.
But the bottom-line is I am a Yankees fan, and am only really hoping they go all the way - and will especially enjoy seeing the Yanks beat L.A., if that is how it pans out (which is the final match up many are predicting).
Quote from: Kalevala on October 03, 2024, 08:53:14 PMHaven't heard from you in a while. Miss hearing from you. Hope that all is well?
K
All is wonderful in baseball land as both of my New York teams are gunning for the pennant this October! :) Took a needed break from the forum for a while. Your team still in the race?
Quote from: ando on October 13, 2024, 10:03:32 AMAll is wonderful in baseball land as both of my New York teams are gunning for the pennant this October! :) Took a needed break from the forum for a while. Your team still in the race?
Must admit, I very seldom watch baseball these days. If I was cheering on a team, it would be either the Yankees or the Red Sox.
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 13, 2024, 10:10:17 AMMust admit, I very seldom watch baseball these days. If I was cheering on a team, it would be either the Yankees or the Red Sox.
K
An NL East thing, huh? :) Must say I'm surprised Baltimore didn't make it this far. I missed their division series though (because I had a number of their players on my fantasy teams) I caught quite a number of their games this year.
Well, it's the Yanks vs. (The Cleveland) Guardians tonight in Game 1 of the NLCS. Never liked any Cleveland team, to be honest, so my preference is a no-brainer.
But I'm not sure The Mets'll be able to overcome The Dodgers in LA in this afternoon's Game 2 matchup. I did miss LA's 9-0 butt whooping yesterday, thank goodness. Hopefully the Amazin's have recovered for a nice rebound.
Quote from: ando on October 14, 2024, 11:17:54 AMAn NL East thing, huh? :) Must say I'm surprised Baltimore didn't make it this far. I missed their division series though (because I had a number of their players on my fantasy teams) I caught quite a number of their games this year.
Well, it's the Yanks vs. (The Cleveland) Guardians tonight in Game 1 of the NLCS. Never liked any Cleveland team, to be honest, so my preference is a no-brainer.
But I'm not sure The Mets'll be able to overcome The Dodgers in LA in this afternoon's Game 2 matchup. I did miss LA's 9-0 butt whooping yesterday, thank goodness. Hopefully the Amazin's have recovered for a nice rebound.
Well, I'll be rooting for The Mets....just for you. ;) :)
K
Quote from: ando on October 14, 2024, 11:17:54 AMAn NL East thing, huh? :) Must say I'm surprised Baltimore didn't make it this far. I missed their division series though (because I had a number of their players on my fantasy teams) I caught quite a number of their games this year.
Well, it's the Yanks vs. (The Cleveland) Guardians tonight in Game 1 of the NLCS. Never liked any Cleveland team, to be honest, so my preference is a no-brainer.
But I'm not sure The Mets'll be able to overcome The Dodgers in LA in this afternoon's Game 2 matchup. I did miss LA's 9-0 butt whooping yesterday, thank goodness. Hopefully the Amazin's have recovered for a nice rebound.
I've got a whole slew of Mets books in my Kindle library- well, at least 5, I think. I need to get around to reading them one of these days. ;D
Quote from: NumberSix on October 14, 2024, 02:02:31 PMI've got a whole slew of Mets books in my Kindle library- well, at least 5, I think. I need to get around to reading them one of these days. ;D
@ando 7-3! Well done!
And what kind of books; do tell!
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 14, 2024, 04:22:44 PM@ando
And what kind of books; do tell!
K
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Books about their first season, the 1969 season, the 1999-2000 seasons, and the 2015 season.
1969 is an amazing year, which of course also includes Broadway Joe and the Jets. The rest, I just must have been interested in the Mets one day and started buying books. :-[
Quote from: NumberSix on October 14, 2024, 04:36:56 PM(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/f3/6a/6fEMTeEw_t.png) (http://"http://"http://"https://imgbox.com/6fEMTeEw""")
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Books about their first season, the 1969 season, the 1999-2000 seasons, and the 2015 season.
1969 is an amazing year, which of course also includes Broadway Joe and the Jets. The rest, I just must have been interested in the Mets one day and started buying books. :-[
Impressive! It's four more than my collection:
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Fun read. Tried the audio but dude's voice puts me to sleep. So I dip in it at the odd moment. :)
Quote from: ando on October 15, 2024, 08:48:49 AMImpressive! It's four more than my collection:
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Fun read. Tried the audio but dude's voice puts me to sleep. So I dip in it at the odd moment. :)
Added to my future kindle purchases list. 8)
Thanks for the heads-up about the audio -- I often add the audiobook when purchasing the kindle, so I will remember to skip this one. ;D
Quote from: NumberSix on October 15, 2024, 08:51:55 AMAdded to my future kindle purchases list. 8)
Thanks for the heads-up about the audio -- I often add the audiobook when purchasing the kindle, so I will remember to skip this one. ;D
I love the cover of that one! lol I take it that that is their mascot?
K
Quote from: NumberSix on October 14, 2024, 04:36:56 PM(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/f3/6a/6fEMTeEw_t.png) (http://"http://"http://"https://imgbox.com/6fEMTeEw""")
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Books about their first season, the 1969 season, the 1999-2000 seasons, and the 2015 season.
1969 is an amazing year, which of course also includes Broadway Joe and the Jets. The rest, I just must have been interested in the Mets one day and started buying books. :-[
Isn't there a book about the 1986 championship season? I was in NYC then and even though I've been a lifelong Yankees fan, for that year, everyone on NYC was a Mets fan; they were announcing the score during half innings on the subway. I remember the 6th game and the notorious Buckner error.
It was very hot, and most people must have had their windows open (if they could) I know we did - and you could hear an audible cheer outside from all over the city.
Quote from: Kalevala on October 15, 2024, 10:08:03 AMI love the cover of that one! lol I take it that that is their mascot?
K
Yes, there is a Mr. Met and a Mrs. Met, and this year they are also "borrowing" the Grimace character from McDonald's children's meals.
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Quote from: Brian on October 15, 2024, 01:13:17 PMand this year they are also "borrowing" the Grimace character from McDonald's children's meals.
He's getting ready.
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Quote from: Brian on October 15, 2024, 01:13:17 PMYes, there is a Mr. Met and a Mrs. Met, and this year they are also "borrowing" the Grimace character from McDonald's children's meals.
More mascots means more toys and merch. :D
Quote from: San Antone on October 15, 2024, 12:45:46 PMIsn't there a book about the 1986 championship season? I was in NYC then and even though I've been a lifelong Yankees fan, for that year, everyone on NYC was a Mets fan; they were announcing the score during half innings on the subway. I remember the 6th game and the notorious Buckner error.
It was very hot, and most people must have had their windows open (if they could) I know we did - and you could hear an audible cheer outside from all over the city.
I probably just stopped myself after buying a bunch of books that day. :laugh:
I just looked and found at least three focused on '86, as well as a number of general team histories that no doubt have a good focus on that era.
I forgot I also have this one:
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Audible was having a 2-for-1 deal not long ago, and this memoir was one of the options. I have no idea if its any good, but I couldn't resist getting it basically for free. (or 50%, depending on how you do the math).
Quote from: ando on October 15, 2024, 08:48:49 AM(https://i.postimg.cc/rssXpJJn/IMG-9186.jpg)
Fun read. Tried the audio but dude's voice puts me to sleep. So I dip in it at the odd moment. :)
:( Think I jinxed it.
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Fun season, though.
Yankees-Dodgers. Not the most exiting prospect but I'm sticking by New York. :)
Quote from: ando on October 21, 2024, 08:50:43 AMYankees-Dodgers. Not the most exiting prospect but I'm sticking by New York. :)
I disagree.
This was the match-up I was hoping for: watching the two MVPs from each league, the teams with the respective best records from each league, go head-to-head in the longest postseason rivalry in baseball history promises great excitement, IMO.
To be fair, it's been 15 years since the Yankees were in the Series.
And over 40 since these two teams met for the championship.
Quote from: NumberSix on October 21, 2024, 09:07:00 AMTo be fair, it's been 15 years since the Yankees were in the Series.
And over 40 since these two teams met for the championship.
Only someone with no appreciation of baseball history could make that kind of comment.
The Yankees and Dodgers have faced off 11 times previously with some of the greatest teams for each, and some of the greatest games in MLB history, e.g. Don Larson's perfect game.
It is long overdue for their 12th series, and may prove to be as entertaining as the greatest WS of the past.
Quote from: San Antone on October 21, 2024, 09:49:22 AMOnly someone with no appreciation of baseball history could make that kind of comment.
LOL whut?
It's precisely
because I understand baseball history that I can comment that it's been a long time since they met in the World Series. They have a storied history as rivals - one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports.
My comment was aimed at the kind of people who say things like, "Oh great, Yankees and Dodgers. I am so sick of these teams."
Quote from: NumberSix on October 21, 2024, 09:07:00 AMTo be fair, it's been 15 years since the Yankees were in the Series.
And over 40 since these two teams met for the championship.
I grew up with the Yanks and Dodgers always at odds (mid-late 70s). So it feels a bit like a retread, though they're both completely different clubs. That's all.
Quote from: NumberSix on October 21, 2024, 09:55:44 AMLOL whut?
It's precisely because I understand baseball history that I can comment that it's been a long time since they met in the World Series. They have a storied history as rivals - one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports.
My comment was aimed at the kind of people who say things like, "Oh great, Yankees and Dodgers. I am so sick of these teams."
Oh, okay, I apologize for mis-reading your comment. Coming right after my post, I thought you were saying that my claim of a great rivalry was an exaggeration.
Quote from: San Antone on October 21, 2024, 11:04:18 AMOh, okay, I apologize for mis-reading your comment. Coming right after my post, I thought you were saying that my claim of a great rivalry was an exaggeration.
all good :)
After watching a few videos about Shohei Ohtani on YouTube, the mighty algorithm decided that I might enjoy watching this video of Willians Astudillo pitching back in 2021. I have seen nothing quite like it, that's for sure.
Quote from: Todd on October 25, 2024, 09:06:35 AMAfter watching a few videos about Shohei Ohtani on YouTube, the mighty algorithm decided that I might enjoy watching this video of Willians Astudillo pitching back in 2021. I have seen nothing quite like it, that's for sure.
I love this! I have already sent it to several people.
I think that I will be stuck this year into watching the WS. :( Urgh!
K
EDIT: And I meant that as a joke guys. So, who in the Yankees should I keep an eye out for?
Quote from: Kalevala on October 25, 2024, 10:02:16 AMI think that I will be stuck this year into watching the WS. :( Urgh!
K
EDIT: And I meant that as a joke guys. So, who in the Yankees should I keep an eye out for?
Juan Soto is one of my favorite players ever (he used to play for my Nats). Whenever he takes a ball, he does a shuffle dance and stares at the pitcher, a very entertaining tic. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are enormous giants who hit balls very far. The rest of their hitters...not so exciting. Nestor Cortes can be a fun pitcher because sometimes, right as he's about to throw the ball, with one leg in the air, he wiggles his butt to throw off the hitter's sense of timing.
I should warn you most of the Yankees relievers have hideous blond mustaches!
I fondly remember the Yankee infield of my youth, Chris Chambliss, Horace Clarke, Gene Michaels, Get Nettles.
Quote from: Brian on October 25, 2024, 11:00:57 AMJuan Soto is one of my favorite players ever (he used to play for my Nats). Whenever he takes a ball, he does a shuffle dance and stares at the pitcher, a very entertaining tic. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are enormous giants who hit balls very far. The rest of their hitters...not so exciting. Nestor Cortes can be a fun pitcher because sometimes, right as he's about to throw the ball, with one leg in the air, he wiggles his butt to throw off the hitter's sense of timing.
I should warn you most of the Yankees relievers have hideous blond mustaches!
"Nats"?
K
Washington Nationals!
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 25, 2024, 12:08:28 PMI fondly remember the Yankee infield of my youth, Chris Chambliss, Horace Clarke, Gene Michaels, Get Nettles.
So sorry, before when I started paying attention to baseball. :( I must admit, I lost interest in baseball when Pete Rose was betting...started paying attention again to certain teams and players (then steroid abuse became an issue), so I became a cynic. Not sure what to believe these days--sadly.
K
I am old enough to remember the 1961 season when Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris were locked in a home run race, both on track for most of the season to break the record set by Babe Ruth.
Mantle got injured near the end of the season and I believe had 56 home runs. Maris went on to break the record with 61 homers. However, his accomplishment was called into question since at the time the season was 162 games, as opposed to 156 when Ruth played. I was nine years old during that season, playing little league baseball, and have been a Yankees fan ever since.
Today's Judge and Soto join Mantle and Maris and Ruth and Gehrig as another classic Yankees 1-2 punch in the line up.
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 25, 2024, 12:08:28 PMI fondly remember the Yankee infield of my youth, Chris Chambliss, Horace Clarke, Gene Michaels, Get Nettles.
No Munson love? ;D
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTrLDQWB/IMG-9444.jpg)
No, my Mets didn't make it and I love watching Mookie, Freeman and Ohtani (got a soft spot for Buehler) but it's Yankees all the way. 8)
How clean do you guys think that baseball is these days?
K
Fun to see Ohtani in action.
Now into extra innings.
K
Quote from: ando on October 25, 2024, 01:50:17 PMNo Munson love? ;D
Technically, I don't think the catcher counts as an infielder.
In my family there was a yearly trip to a baseball game for me and my cousins. We alternated, Mets one year, Yankees the next. Tickets were purchased months in advance. By some bizarre coincidence, we attended the first Yankee game after Munson was killed in an airplane crash. There was a spontaneous, extended standing ovation for Munson. We saw Reggie Jackson wipe a tear from his eye. We could only speculate whether it was grief at Munson's passing, or grief that the crowd was cheering for someone other than him. The Yankees lost 1-0, if I recall right.
As a Yankee fan last mights game was very disappointing. I can't help but feel that Aaron Boone mis-managed the game.
Why did he not bring in Tim Hill to face Ohtani in the 8th?
Why choose Nestor Cortez (who hadn't pitched in over a month) instead of Tim Hill in the 10th?
Why replace Gleyber Torres in the 10th?
I also thought the umpires blew Torres' home run call because of fan interfernce. It appeared to be over the wall when it entered the fan's glove. However, it would not have mattered if Freddie Freeman was going to hit a grand slam.
I thought the Torres hit appeared to be heading downward toward the wall and a likely double, but I did appreciate the camera shot of that fan packing up all his stuff before security got to him.
All in all, that was an instant classic game - but it's no fun to be on the wrong end of a classic.
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 25, 2024, 10:50:37 PMTechnically, I don't think the catcher counts as an infielder.
In my family there was a yearly trip to a baseball game for me and my cousins. We alternated, Mets one year, Yankees the next. Tickets were purchased months in advance. By some bizarre coincidence, we attended the first Yankee game after Munson was killed in an airplane crash. There was a spontaneous, extended standing ovation for Munson. We saw Reggie Jackson wipe a tear from his eye. We could only speculate whether it was grief at Munson's passing, or grief that the crowd was cheering for someone other than him. The Yankees lost 1-0, if I recall right.
Oh, those must have been cool trips for you and your cousins--with the exception of the Munson one of course--which was memorable in its own way.
The only professional baseball game that I've ever seen was the Yankees vs. the Kansas City Royals with the Yankees losing to them 3-0.
K
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 25, 2024, 10:50:37 PMTechnically, I don't think the catcher counts as an infielder.
In my family there was a yearly trip to a baseball game for me and my cousins. We alternated, Mets one year, Yankees the next. Tickets were purchased months in advance. By some bizarre coincidence, we attended the first Yankee game after Munson was killed in an airplane crash. There was a spontaneous, extended standing ovation for Munson. We saw Reggie Jackson wipe a tear from his eye. We could only speculate whether it was grief at Munson's passing, or grief that the crowd was cheering for someone other than him. The Yankees lost 1-0, if I recall right.
Wow, good story.
But the catcher seems pivotal to any well performing infield, imo. I've always viewed the position its real leader.
Quote from: Kalevala on October 25, 2024, 02:00:16 PMHow clean do you guys think that baseball is these days?
K
Thoughts?
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 26, 2024, 01:16:19 PMThoughts?
K
They pay umps to figure that out, dude. 8)
It seems less of a real issue this year (maybe cause no one was caught!).
Quote from: ando on October 26, 2024, 04:06:46 PMThey pay umps to figure that out, dude. 8)
It seems less of a real issue this year (maybe cause no one was caught!).
I was thinking more of players using banned substances, but yes, there are all kinds of ways to cheat! And it's "Dudette" by the way. :D ;)
K
Edit: I meant to also ask whether or not we've heard how Ohtani is doing? I know that they were going to run some tests on his shoulder.
Quote from: Kalevala on October 27, 2024, 08:05:46 AMI was thinking more of players using banned substances, but yes, there are all kinds of ways to cheat! And it's "Dudette" by the way. :D ;)
K
Edit: I meant to also ask whether or not we've heard how Ohtani is doing? I know that they were going to run some tests on his shoulder.
Last I heard, Ohtani is going through more tests now but they are optimistic he might be able to play tomorrow. Partially dislocated shoulder was the diagnosis this morning.
I think baseball is in an unusually clean era at the moment. Some players still get busted for drugs (like Fernando Tatis Jr on San Diego) but only 3-4 a year and usually not major leaguers. Pitchers have stopped using "sticky stuff" to get a better grip on the ball and there is scientific evidence for that, with decreased spin rates (rpm) on the pitches being thrown.
The real danger with all sports nowadays is the Pete Rose problem. Earlier this year several baseball players were disciplined for betting, and a basketball player was banned for life because he told friends when he was injured before he told his own coaches, so they could go bet that he wouldn't be playing that night!
Quote from: Brian on October 27, 2024, 09:38:36 AMLast I heard, Ohtani is going through more tests now but they are optimistic he might be able to play tomorrow. Partially dislocated shoulder was the diagnosis this morning.
I think baseball is in an unusually clean era at the moment. Some players still get busted for drugs (like Fernando Tatis Jr on San Diego) but only 3-4 a year and usually not major leaguers. Pitchers have stopped using "sticky stuff" to get a better grip on the ball and there is scientific evidence for that, with decreased spin rates (rpm) on the pitches being thrown.
The real danger with all sports nowadays is the Pete Rose problem. Earlier this year several baseball players were disciplined for betting, and a basketball player was banned for life because he told friends when he was injured before he told his own coaches, so they could go bet that he wouldn't be playing that night!
Yeah, as I mentioned earlier, the whole Pete Rose scandal took away a lot of the "innocent" joy that I got from watching baseball...and then the whole steroid scandal(s).
And sheesh (re the bolded and Italicized lines)!
K
I have noticed, and don't enjoy, seeing ad after ad for betting apps during the games. It is a marked increase in the last2-3 years and I can only hope that if enough concerned parents, spouses, and other family members, complain or raise their concerns publicly the FCC would get involved to tone it down.
Quote from: Kalevala on October 27, 2024, 08:05:46 AMAnd it's "Dudette" by the way. :D ;)
K
Sorry, K! :P
Re: Ohtani (latest)
Wow, Burhler in the Bronx. I'd love to go!
Like that reporter, I'm wondering if he could be doing further damage to his shoulder by playing before it has healed properly...possibly, long-term? :(
K
I saw a comment on YouTube that said something like, "Ohtani is for baseball what it would be like in football if Tom Brady also played defense and led the league in sacks."
Quote from: NumberSix on October 28, 2024, 09:57:09 AMI saw a comment on YouTube that said something like, "Ohtani is for baseball what it would be like in football if Tom Brady also played defense and led the league in sacks."
From the tiny bit of what I know about him (Ohtani), it sounds like he's an amazing player; and wouldn't you have loved to have been the person to have caught that 50/50 ball? And did O sign it? It sold for a stupid amount of money! Looking online, it seems that several folks are fighting for who caught it originally and what happened from there. :o
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 28, 2024, 01:32:08 PMFrom the tiny bit of what I know about him (Ohtani), it sounds like he's an amazing player; and wouldn't you have loved to have been the person to have caught that 50/50 ball? And did O sign it? It sold for a stupid amount of money! Looking online, it seems that several folks are fighting for who caught it originally and what happened from there. :o
K
@NumberSix Did you see the interview on youtube with (I suspect it was the coach, but am not certain) and the hesitating pause (to me) before he answered the question as to whether or not if Ohtani played, this could hurt him further?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mK34z8gncY
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 28, 2024, 01:40:28 PM@NumberSix Did you see the interview on youtube with (I suspect it was the coach, but am not certain) and the hesitating pause (to me) before he answered the question as to whether or not if Ohtani played, this could hurt him further?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mK34z8gncY
K
I did not see it, but it doesn't shock me. They want to be vague. :o
Quote from: NumberSix on October 28, 2024, 02:25:58 PMI did not see it, but it doesn't shock me. They want to be vague. :o
It made me think: how much do they care about the players? :(
K
I'm keeping my hopes alive. Come on Yankees! Up 5-4.
K
EDIT: a home run!
11-4. Hope stays alive! 😍
K
I know that the Yankees chances aren't great. They would have to win the next two games (back in L.A. with the Dodgers fans cheering them on) just to stay alive. If it goes to a seventh, where would that be played?
But it ain't over 'til it's over.
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 30, 2024, 08:42:28 AMI know that the Yankees chances aren't great. They would have to win the next two games (back in L.A. with the Dodgers fans cheering them on) just to stay alive. If it goes to a seventh, where would that be played?
But it ain't over 'til it's over.
K
Unless they changed the rules this year - which I do not rule out - then it has always been:
2 - 3 - 2
So, did they start at Yankee Stadium? That's where they would end for game 7.
Quote from: NumberSix on October 30, 2024, 08:54:05 AMUnless they changed the rules this year - which I do not rule out - then it has always been:
2 - 3 - 2
So, did they start at Yankee Stadium? That's where they would end for game 7.
Well, according to Wiki, the first two were in Dodger Stadium, and the next three (including tonight) are in Yankee Stadium, then the next two would be in Dodger Stadium.
So, good on you! :)
K
Quote from: Kalevala on October 30, 2024, 09:00:58 AMWell, according to Wiki, the first two were in Dodger Stadium, and the next three (including tonight) are in Yankee Stadium, then the next two would be in Dodger Stadium.
So, good on you! :)
K
You never know, with all the revisions they have made the last few years. :-[
Sorry your Bronx Bombers wouldn't get those last two games at home. :(
Quote from: NumberSix on October 30, 2024, 09:05:06 AMYou never know, with all the revisions they have made the last few years. :-[
Sorry your Bronx Bombers wouldn't get those last two games at home. :(
One can always hope (and thank you). As an aside I meant to joke with a friend of mine today: "What?! You couldn't hear all of the cheering/hand clapping last night?! Maybe later. He's still struggling to deal with flooded basement, etc. It's getting better and he's taking advantage of his rented dumpster to get rid of "stuff".
K
Something that shocked me the other night: two(?) fans ripping a baseball out of the glove of a Dodgers player. I think that they both had Yankees attire on. What the....?! Perhaps I'm wrong and it was just one fan? In any event, that fan is banned from tonight's game. I personally think that it should go further than that.
K
One thing that made me chuckle: the sign by someone in the front row saying "Freddie please STOP!" 😂
On a serious note, the cancer moment hit hard; everyone has had someone that they know and love effected by and possibly killed by cancer. It brought me to tears. You are not alone. Glad that they raised more money to fight it.
K
Quote from: San Antone on October 27, 2024, 10:47:12 AMI have noticed, and don't enjoy, seeing ad after ad for betting apps during the games. It is a marked increase in the last2-3 years and I can only hope that if enough concerned parents, spouses, and other family members, complain or raise their concerns publicly the FCC would get involved to tone it down.
I agree. It's become bad too on the Tennis Channel. Sometime within, I believe, the last year or so FanDuel has become a major(?) sponsor/advertiser of the channel. The desks that the commentators sit at have FD signs across the front of them plus the commentators talk every so often about the odds for various players to win and how they are changing during the course of the match.
And a belated well done to the Dodgers and their fans. They were the better team.
K
Quote from: Kalevala on November 01, 2024, 08:52:14 AMAnd a belated well done to the Dodgers and their fans. They were the better team.
K
I am not sure if LA was inherently the better team, but they certainly executed fundamental baseball much better than the Yankees, who made too too many mental and physical errors. LA is definitely far too good of a team to give them 6 outs in an inning.
That said, expecting NY to win four games in a row would have been a never done before event, and odds are they would have lost eventually. If not the 5th, then the 6th or 7th game.
I would have preferred had they that lost playing their best.
I had no skin in the game, but I was hollering and whooping when the Yankees lost.
My team will likely never get to the World Series again (White Sox), so I tend to end up cheering for someone to lose (although, I like a lot of the Dodgers - Joe Kelly, Mookie, Ohtani Freddie, etc., as they are all good dudes).
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 01, 2024, 05:06:38 PMI had no skin in the game, but I was hollering and whooping when the Yankees lost.
My team will likely never get to the World Series again (White Sox), so I tend to end up cheering for someone to lose (although, I like a lot of the Dodgers - Joe Kelly, Mookie, Ohtani Freddie, etc., as they are all good dudes).
Not to knock your kicks but I've never understood cheering for someone to lose. Oh well...
Congrats to Dodger fans. LA clearly had the best MLB club in 2024. Props.
Quote from: ando on November 02, 2024, 08:56:57 AMNot to knock your kicks but I've never understood cheering for someone to lose. Oh well...
Congrats to Dodger fans. LA clearly had the best MLB club in 2024. Props.
I can't explain it either; it was an involuntary reaction, but it doesn't happen with every team.
I think it has to do with arrogance (as the Dallas Cowboys - NFL - are another team I "cheer" against).
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 02, 2024, 09:47:59 AMI can't explain it either; it was an involuntary reaction, but it doesn't happen with every team.
I think it has to do with arrogance (as the Dallas Cowboys - NFL - are another team I "cheer" against).
I grew up in Dallas through the early 90s. We were definitely taught to hate the other NFC East teams, especially Washington and Philly. To this day, I struggle to cheer for those two teams even though I don't follow the Cowboys anymore really. :-[
(I was too young during the Cowboys/Steelers rivalry, so I escaped learning to hate
them.)
Quote from: NumberSix on November 02, 2024, 09:51:05 AMI grew up in Dallas through the early 90s. We were definitely taught to hate the other NFC East teams, especially Washington and Philly. To this day, I struggle to cheer for those two teams even though I don't follow the Cowboys anymore really. :-[
(I was too young during the Cowboys/Steelers rivalry, so I escaped learning to hate them.)
The only team I was raised to hate with the Cubs, but I never did, as they sucked as much as the White Sox, although, their fans are lame with the "curses".
It is a pretty Chicago thing to not like the Yankees, or New York in general, as it is the city of broad shoulders, city of the blue collars, the second city. ;D
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 02, 2024, 09:59:23 AMThe only team I was raised to hate with the Cubs, but I never did, as they sucked as much as the White Sox, although, their fans are lame with the "curses".
It is a pretty Chicago thing to not like the Yankees, or New York in general, as it is the city of broad shoulders, city of the blue collars, the second city. ;D
Some years ago (2010, maybe?), my dad and brothers and I did a week of Midwest baseball games. We did Cubs, White Sox, Brewers, and Twins. Lots of fun!
We were staying in Wrigleyville for the Chicago leg of the tour, and our first night there was the night the Blackhawks won the Cup. People were shouting and partying in the streets right outside our room practically until dawn. It was crazy!
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 02, 2024, 09:47:59 AMI think it has to do with arrogance (as the Dallas Cowboys - NFL - are another team I "cheer" against).
Oh, well, in that case I can totally understand. "America's Team" can stick up their ***. That kind of presumption and arrogance begs animosity. ;D
Quote from: ando on November 03, 2024, 09:06:07 AMOh, well, in that case I can totally understand. "America's Team" can stick up their ***. That kind of presumption and arrogance begs animosity. ;D
The thing is, maybe certain fans exude some arrogance, but the team and organization (aside from George Steinbrenner) display a proesinalism and humility not found on many other teams. Taking Aaron Judge as an example, and he is the captain, when he hits a home run (and he hits a lot) he doesn't make a big deal, no bat flip, no showing up the pitcher, just trotting around the bases. Most of the Yankee players are also professional in this way.
This kind of team culture has been long-standing, and not by accident - it comes from the top: the restrictions on facial hair, length of hair, minimal jewelry, and uniform modesty (no names on the back - and the same uniform for decades).
Yes, there have been some players who did not personify this attitude, Reggie Jackson, Jason Giambi, and a few others . But by and large the Yankees are nothing like many teams in the league, e.g. the San Diego Padres.
All of this has appealed to me since I was in little league myself.
The backlash is based entirely on the fact that the Yankees have won more than any other team, and historically had the most legendary players, and has often spent more liberally than other teams (although in the recent history they are not unique in this regard).
This year, their playing was sloppy, and it finally caught up with them in one inning in the 5th game, which they lost, a game they had every expectation to win.
Quote from: ando on November 03, 2024, 09:06:07 AMOh, well, in that case I can totally understand. "America's Team" can stick up their ***. That kind of presumption and arrogance begs animosity. ;D
Yeah, the last time the Cowboys mattered I wasn't even a teenager, lol. ;D
@San Antone post is a perfect encapsulation of why I loathe the Yankees. You hate them because they are winners, lol - the height of delusion.
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 03, 2024, 12:54:19 PMYeah, the last time the Cowboys mattered I wasn't even a teenager, lol. ;D
I was in high school and college in Texas when they won three Super Bowls in four years. ;)
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 03, 2024, 12:54:19 PM@San Antone post is a perfect encapsulation of why I loathe the Yankees. You hate them because they are winners, lol - the height of delusion.
So enlighten me. Why are the Yankees hated?
Keep in mind this is a team which has fans all over the world, and whenever they are on the road, those games have increased attendance. Also, some of the players people treasure, both because they are lovable rascals (Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Lou Pinella)) and the opposite, humble stars, (Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, and now Aaron Judge) - and all of these players are are among the best.
My question, is why would anyone "hate" this kind of team?
Yankees haven't really been a dynasty in two decades, and their last appearance in the World Series was 15 years ago. But people still get bitter because backlash always occurs against the team that wins over and over.
Also, New York as a people/culture is seen as arrogant and looking down on everybody else.
Not saying any of those things are the correct way to be. Just my opinion about why a lot of people don't like them. Of course there's also the idea that they're not lovable Rascals like the Oakland A's from the 1970s were, for instance. Or the 1993 Phillies or any number of other such teams.
Quote from: San Antone on November 03, 2024, 01:20:51 PMSo enlighten me. Why are the Yankees hated?
Keep in mind this is a team which has fans all over the world, and whenever they are on the road, those games have increased attendance. Also, some of the players people treasure, both because they are lovable rascals (Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Lou Pinella)) and the opposite, humble stars, (Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, and now Aaron Judge) - and all of these players are are among the best.
My question, is why would anyone "hate" this kind of team?
@NumberSix covers it well, but your bias is obvious. Who would call either Billy or Lou loveable or rascals? They were both, at best, petulant children, and, at worst, abject assholes.
Joe humble? Jeter humble? I think you and I may own different dictionaries.
Jeter has a reputation for being a good guy.
Joe D, despite some stories we hear from his private life, knew how to work a crowd. It's one of the reasons he was more beloved at the time than Ted Williams - Ted refused to play the game with the fans and the press, and it cost him some love, I think.
How can you not be romantic about baseball? I love talking about the history of the game. :)
Quote from: NumberSix on November 03, 2024, 02:53:19 PMJeter has a reputation for being a good guy.
Joe D, despite some stories we hear from his private life, knew how to work a crowd. It's one of the reasons he was more beloved at the time than Ted Williams - Ted refused to play the game with the fans and the press, and it cost him some love, I think.
How can you not be romantic about baseball? I love talking about the history of the game. :)
I didn't say they weren't nice, although that is debatable - I said they weren't humble, and I think that is difficult to dispute.
I don't like any sport enough to be romantic about it, but I get it. The NBA is my favorite sport followed by Formula 1. 8)
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 03, 2024, 03:14:02 PMFormula 1
I went to a Formula 1 race once. A guy at work had an extra ticket at the last minute.
It was way more fun than I expected it to be. I thought I would be bored, especially because I didn't know the drivers. But you end up picking one or two as it goes; then you have someone to cheer for.
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on November 03, 2024, 12:54:19 PM@San Antone post is a perfect encapsulation of why I loathe the Yankees. You hate them because they are winners, lol - the height of delusion.
Quote from: NumberSix on November 03, 2024, 01:26:48 PMYankees haven't really been a dynasty in two decades, and their last appearance in the World Series was 15 years ago. But people still get bitter because backlash always occurs against the team that wins over and over.
You guys can't get your story straight.
QuoteAlso, New York as a people/culture is seen as arrogant and looking down on everybody else.
I lived in NYC for eight years in the '80s and came to see how its reputation for being "arrogant and looking down on everybody else" was something of a distortion. I came to learn that if you were in trouble there was no better friend than a New Yorker. But thb, New York is a world class cultural center, and for its citizen to claim a high city-esteem, to coin a term, is deserved.
But there also as aspect that New Yorkers indulge in that was called "one-downmanship". New Yorkers love to tell stories on themselves, of bad times, beginning sentence when someone describes a bad experience with, "that ain't nothin'" and go on to tell an even worse story.
QuoteNot saying any of those things are the correct way to be. Just my opinion about why a lot of people don't like them. Of course there's also the idea that they're not lovable Rascals like the Oakland A's from the 1970s were, for instance. Or the 1993 Phillies or any number of other such teams.
NumberSix, you are right they haven't been in the WS since 2009, which is why this year there was so much anticipation.
I think it would be hard to find more lovable rascals than Casey Stengal, Yogi Berra, and Babe Ruth.
As I said earlier I became a Yankee fan when I was nine years old in 1961 during the Mantle-Maris home run race and have stayed one ever since - bad years and good years. And I've suffered through abuse from Boston fans, and in general the attitudes on display in this thread. So, of course I'm biased. But this year the Yanks really let their fans down by their sloppy defense in the 5th game.
I will still root for them next year, and every year.
@San Antone I said I didn't think it was necessarily the right way to be. Just trying to imagine the kinds of reasons someone might not like the Yankees.
1. People frequently backlash against teams they see as
always winning -- even if the team is not always winning right now.
2. People perceive NYC as being an arrogant place.
3. People often like lovable underdogs, and the very professionalism you describe about the NYY might work against them.
It kind of happened with the Red Sox, too. Following 2004, they were no longer the lovable underdogs living under a Curse. And before long the "they always win, and it's boring" backlash set in.
;D
With spring training underway, thoughts of better weather and opening day action are in the air.
I've been a Red Sox fan all my life, and have never been more disappointed in the team as I have been over the past few years. They finally made some positive off-season moves this past winter, and although I'm not as enthusiastic as most of the local press is (I think they could have done more), I'm looking forward to seeing Boston be competitive again.
It's been almost 10 years since the last "Who's Who in Baseball" magazine was issued and I'm still feeling the loss. Seeing it hit the newstands was a harbinger of the upcoming season. It ceased publication because of the internet but, ironically, out of the multitude of sports websites there are, I've found none that are as easy to use and as useful as the pages of my red-covered "Who's Who" digest was.
Older members here probably remember when local newspaper sports sections listed the standings, hometown averages, and league leaders on a daily basis. It only took a small fraction of the page, but that's also a thing of the past.
I still read the newspaper every morning, albeit on line, from back to front - starting with the comics, then the sports section, and finally the actual news of this crazy screwed-up world. Thank God we have music, sports, friends, and family to escape from reality when we need to.
Hopefully, this thread will stay active during the baseball season. It's good to hear about different teams across the league from a hometown perspective.
I'll clink my Dewar's on the rocks tonight in a toast to Iago, wherever you are.
I'm still praying for a return of the Expos one day. ;D
They were the very first professional sports team I ever became a fan of as a young boy, even before any hockey!
My Dad bought be a hard hat and a blue and red kids Expos baseball glove. And my 3rd grade photo I had a Montreal Expos T-shirt.
Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, etc. Those were the days! :)
Quote from: ChamberNut on February 27, 2025, 07:22:40 AMI'm still praying for a return of the Expos one day. ;D
They were the very first professional sports team I ever became a fan of as a young boy, even before any hockey!
My Dad bought be a hard hat and a blue and red kids Expos baseball glove. And my 3rd grade photo I had a Montreal Expos T-shirt.
Gary Carter, Tim Raines, Andre Dawson, etc. Those were the days! :)
Are you still a baseball fan? If you don't follow the Blue Jays, it looks like the Red Sox are geographically the closest of all MLB teams, so hop aboard the bandwagon!
I've had a hard time getting enthused about baseball much after the big steroids scandal(s). :(
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Quote from: Szykneij on February 27, 2025, 07:39:09 AMAre you still a baseball fan? If you don't follow the Blue Jays, it looks like the Red Sox are geographically the closest of all MLB teams, so hop aboard the bandwagon!
Not as much of a baseball fan anymore. Closing team geographically for me has always been the Minnesota Twins.
I do like the Blue Jays, but never been as passionate towards them as my beloved Expos.
Quote from: Kalevala on February 27, 2025, 07:44:01 AMI've had a hard time getting enthused about baseball much after the big steroids scandal(s). :(
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Unfortunately, steroid use wasn't limited to baseball. Fortunately, for baseball, that seems to be pretty much in the past. Pick a team and get on board for a pleasant summer diversion!
Quote from: ChamberNut on February 27, 2025, 07:47:37 AMNot as much of a baseball fan anymore. Closing team geographically for me has always been the Minnesota Twins.
I do like the Blue Jays, but never been as passionate towards them as my beloved Expos.
I used to work with a young lady from Minnesota who was a Twins fan back when they had the big baggie in center field. She loved Kirby Puckett.
Quote from: Szykneij on February 27, 2025, 07:51:25 AMI used to work with a young lady from Minnesota who was a Twins fan back when they had the big baggie in center field. She loved Kirby Puckett.
He was terrific. I definitely rooted for the Twins in their World Series wins against the Cardinals and Braves.
I think there are few people who bother with this thread, and so I'll go ahead and post this and gamble it doesn't take a complete political turn. I just read that Trump wants to pardon Pete Rose for his past misdeeds. First, he thinks he's king. Now he thinks he's God.
Once again with a new season starting soon, I am tempted to pick a team or two and follow them. (Phillies, Braves, Red Sox, Royals, Reds have all been selections in the last few years)
But I always fail to keep up. I love baseball, but there are just soooooo many games! :D
Quote from: Szykneij on March 01, 2025, 06:52:17 AMI think there are few people who bother with this thread, and so I'll go ahead and post this and gamble it doesn't take a complete political turn. I just read that Trump wants to pardon Pete Rose for his past misdeeds. First, he thinks he's king. Now he thinks he's God.
This is another reason why I soured to professional baseball when I was younger. I don't know much about the rules, but I don't think that Pres. Trump could do anything about this--in terms of who is in charge of the decision making...please correct me if I am wrong.
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Quote from: Kalevala on March 01, 2025, 07:37:09 AMThis is another reason why I soured to professional baseball when I was younger. I don't know much about the rules, but I don't think that Pres. Trump could do anything about this--in terms of who is in charge of the decision making...please correct me if I am wrong.
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I believe that Pete got in trouble for breaking MLB's internal rules, and there were no federal convictions or charges involved. I have never heard of him being in federal criminal court, anyway.
Quote from: Number Six on March 01, 2025, 08:12:40 AMI believe that Pete got in trouble for breaking MLB's internal rules, and there were no federal convictions or charges involved. I have never heard of him being in federal criminal court, anyway.
That's what I remember from back then too; it had to do with the betting/gambling rules,so if we're correct, Pres. Trump could do nothing about it.
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Quote from: Number Six on March 01, 2025, 08:12:40 AMI believe that Pete got in trouble for breaking MLB's internal rules, and there were no federal convictions or charges involved. I have never heard of him being in federal criminal court, anyway.
Apparently (according to one article that I read), Pete Rose filed false tax returns in 1990.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/cincinnati-reds/news/donald-trump-pete-rose-pardon-explained-late-mlb-hall-fame/110e73d07053c09cd6b8b70f
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As a lifelong Yankees fan I was of course disappointed that they were unable to re-sign Juan Soto (Juan and done). But I like all the moves they made over the winter. They may even be a stronger and more balanced team without Soto - which to sign him, they would have been hard pressed to make other moves they did when the cash was freed up.
I am a little concerned that Stanton cannot swing a bat and has not done so for a month or more. And I'm hoping they ultimately make a deal for a solid third baseman before the trade deadline - unless one of the internal options works out well.
But I can't wait for the season to begin, and from what I've read, the Yanks are predicted to win their division and a likely repeat for the AL pennant.
Quote from: Kalevala on March 01, 2025, 08:59:02 AMApparently (according to one article that I read), Pete Rose filed false tax returns in 1990.
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/cincinnati-reds/news/donald-trump-pete-rose-pardon-explained-late-mlb-hall-fame/110e73d07053c09cd6b8b70f
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I get it. So pardon him for that, but talk about it like they're pardoning him for his MLB suspension.
Sounds about right.
Quote from: Number Six on March 01, 2025, 09:05:48 AMI get it. So pardon him for that, but talk about it like they're pardoning him for his MLB suspension.
Sounds about right.
Edit:
@Number Six I think that you mean "don't talk about it like..."? Or maybe you are referring to the article?
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Quote from: San Antone on March 01, 2025, 09:04:45 AMAs a lifelong Yankees fan I was of course disappointed that they were unable to re-sign Juan Soto (Juan and done). But I like all the moves they made over the winter. They may even be a stronger and more balanced team without Soto - which to sign him, they would have been hard pressed to make other moves they did when the cash was freed up.
I am a little concerned that Stanton cannot swing a bat and has not done so for a month or more. And I'm hoping they ultimately make a deal for a solid third baseman before the trade deadline - unless one of the internal options works out well.
But I can't wait for the season to begin, and from what I've read, the Yanks are predicted to win their division and a likely repeat for the AL pennant.
My hope is that both the Red Sox and Yankees are in the running. The rivalry between the two teams is great when both are competetive. As a lifelong Red Sox fan, I'm also a typical New England Yankee hater (although I can still appreciate the team's talent). I'm sure if I grew up in New york, it would be the other way around.
It's not unusual for me to subscribe to the New York Daily News once the season starts for that paper's sports pages. From what I'm reading on-line from various sources, Yankee injuries are popping up that are of concern. But like you, I can't wait for the season to begin.
Quote from: Kalevala on March 01, 2025, 09:53:44 AMEdit: @Number Six I think that you mean "don't talk about it like..."? Or maybe you are referring to the article?
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I meant what I said. I didn't read the article. I just know this individual's proclivities about honesty and misdirection.
Quote from: Number Six on March 01, 2025, 10:55:26 AMI meant what I said. I didn't read the article. I just know this individual's proclivities about honesty and misdirection.
O.k., I was just trying to understand to whom you were referring to; were you referring to Pres. Trump and/or to one of his team?
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Quote from: Kalevala on March 01, 2025, 11:00:09 AMO.k., I was just trying to understand to whom you were referring to; were you referring to Pres. Trump and/or to one of his team?
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@Number Six or the sports writer? Sorry, but I don't honestly know to whom you were referring. :(
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Quote from: Kalevala on March 01, 2025, 06:40:30 PM@Number Six or the sports writer? Sorry, but I don't honestly know to whom you were referring. :(
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I am talking about Trump, the person who is pretending to be able to pardon him from his MLB ban.
He can pardon the tax charges. Based on his ravings on twitter or truthsocial or whatever, he makes it sound like he thinks he can then get Pete reinstated by the MLB.
I do think Pete Rose should have been reinstated to MLB, before he passed away and by the individuals with the authority to do so. My big gripe with Rose is how he virtually ended Ray Fosse's career in the 1970 all-star game.
For me Baseball exists on the field.
I have no interest in whether Pete Rose gets in the HoF or if he gambled on his team, and all the related issues. I also have no interest in who was rumored to have used PEDs, or if that keeps them out of the HoF.
I am interested in the game as it is played on the field.