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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 20, 2007, 07:59:51 AM
........ history approaches for the "Balco Boy"

Linky (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070719&content_id=2096515&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: graham poll on July 20, 2007, 11:06:15 AM
Spot on there by th looks...Bovvered
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 20, 2007, 11:09:47 AM
Spot on with the thread title.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on July 20, 2007, 01:33:03 PM
I care. What's your take on it UK Redsox? I think he's only chasing the record to piss everyone off rather than because he actually wants it.
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Post by: Mac on July 20, 2007, 01:48:18 PM
I'm really disappointed that people have replied.  Even to say they weren't bothered, ;-)

Shame on you Joe!
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Post by: brian green on July 20, 2007, 01:49:59 PM
Could do with a giant slugger in my garden.  Bastard slimy things are eating everything in sight.

Hope he breaks the record.
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Post by: martin on July 20, 2007, 01:51:49 PM
I'm shooting not so much in the dark as in the twilight on this. Do you mean by 'Balco Boy' the bloke who took steroids in order to hit a baseball miles and miles for posterity?
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 20, 2007, 02:58:24 PM
Quote from: "brian green"
Could do with a giant slugger in my garden.  Bastard slimy things are eating everything in sight.

Hope he breaks the record.


Hey Brian - I had a major problem with these fella's until I invested some of my vast wealth I won at the dogs following your recipe for success (you never said they'd all lose!) in some little green plastic pellets from the garden centre, only about a fiver, and they have worked a treat - carcasses everywhere!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on July 20, 2007, 04:23:20 PM
I hope the cheating fucker never gets the record! and if he does it should have *drug assisted by the side of it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on July 20, 2007, 04:23:35 PM
The big question being asked over here is will the commissoner of baseball be there when he does it?
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Post by: RogerS on July 20, 2007, 10:47:13 PM
Can't stand the bloke myself. Particularly when he spouts all that crap about  people not wanting him to set a new record for home runs 'because of his skin colour'.

Twat.

Cheating twat, at that.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 21, 2007, 10:12:03 AM
Salt works a treat on slugs and snails.  Was talking to a guy yesterday who used to shoot them with an air pistol!

Messy....
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 21, 2007, 11:37:48 AM
Quote from: "RogerS"
Can't stand the bloke myself. Particularly when he spouts all that crap about  people not wanting him to set a new record for home runs 'because of his skin colour'.



Especially as the guy who's record he's chasing is black as well
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 21, 2007, 01:06:03 PM
Quote from: "Jessica Rabbit"
Salt works a treat on slugs and snails.  Was talking to a guy yesterday who used to shoot them with an air pistol!

Messy....


Can't beat my green pellets, they're absolute killers.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: bobcat on July 21, 2007, 03:22:29 PM
I have a bucket of salt water in my garden and I put them all in there. They turn in side out.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on July 21, 2007, 03:59:07 PM
It’s rounders.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2007, 08:18:58 AM
Steroids are perfectly safe !!!!

(http://www.americanidolkelly.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/03/Barry-Bonds-American-Idol-II.jpg)
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Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 26, 2007, 06:05:24 PM
So Bobcat, what do you do with your bucket of salt water and inside out slugs?


Eeewww!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: LeeS on July 26, 2007, 06:16:18 PM
Beer does the trick. They cant get enough of the brown stuff and will ignore your lettuces just to get drunk and fall in. Its more humane than salt water too.
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Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 26, 2007, 06:20:07 PM
Sod humane.  I've hated the slimy little gits ever since they started trying to eat my sunflowers years ago.  Also if you step on them by accident its all squelchy.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 27, 2007, 12:53:03 PM
Don't step on them then!
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Post by: Towser on July 27, 2007, 04:40:38 PM
I stepped on one once in bare feet, not a very nice feeling at all

BTW, I was the one in bare feet not the slug!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 27, 2007, 05:47:19 PM
I don't step on them on purpose Ro land.  That would spoil my shoes.  I salt them instead!

Yeh, slugs don't have feet do they!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: OCD on July 27, 2007, 05:53:14 PM
Ours drowned in crap beer.

Stepping in warm Blues bare-foot is far worse than stepping on slugs. Trust me.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 27, 2007, 09:00:32 PM
Quote from: "Jessica Rabbit"
I don't step on them on purpose Ro land.  That would spoil my shoes.  I salt them instead!

Yeh, slugs don't have feet do they!


Oh, and there was me thinking... :) Why do you salt your shoes Miss Wabbit?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2007, 10:00:30 AM
Latest news from the "slugger"

754 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070727&content_id=2113761&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf)
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Post by: PeterWithe on July 28, 2007, 10:07:27 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Latest news from the "slugger"

754 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070727&content_id=2113761&vkey=news_sf&fext=.jsp&c_id=sf)


How is he viewed by the American public by and large? Hero or cheat?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2007, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithe"

How is he viewed by the American public by and large? Hero or cheat?


In the Bay Area he's a hero, but in the rest of the country I'd say he's a villain.

The bad feeling towards Bonds isn't just because of the steroid use (he's admitted to "unknowingly" taking them), its also because he appears to be an arrogant, obnoxious, rude and downright unlikeable person.
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Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 28, 2007, 12:00:32 PM
Noooo Ro land!  You're raving mad you are.  That's a terrible lisp you have.  Are you also known as that bloke off bugs bunny, Elma Thudd??  Don't know his name!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 28, 2007, 12:44:33 PM
Quote from: "Jessica Rabbit"
Noooo Ro land!  You're raving mad you are.  That's a terrible lisp you have.  Are you also known as that bloke off bugs bunny, Elma Thudd??  Don't know his name!


That'th not a lithp you thilly thauthage!  :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 28, 2007, 12:53:22 PM
Really?  Then don't speak with your mouth full!
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on July 28, 2007, 01:02:19 PM
Says you!!  =P~


 :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jessica Rabbit on July 30, 2007, 05:18:32 PM
You are a very very cheeky man! :smt019
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2007, 10:05:37 AM
They're tied (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=neel_eric&id=2961947)

Cheat = 755

Hammer = 755

And A-Rod reached 500 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270804110&action=playvideo&hcmp=motion)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on August 05, 2007, 12:22:13 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
They're tied (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=neel_eric&id=2961947)

Cheat = 755

Hammer = 755

And A-Rod reached 500 (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=270804110&action=playvideo&hcmp=motion)


Saw it live on TV while making my wife a cup of tea. Bud Selig didn't exactly show that he was pleased for Bonds now did he. I don't understand why he bothered going to the game if he was just going to do what he did. For all the controversy, I think his reaction was a little childish.
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Post by: usav on August 05, 2007, 01:57:09 PM
Agreed Simon.    Although, that was an almighty thwack from Bonds on his first at bat.   The look on the pitchers face was priceless.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2007, 08:38:26 PM
NASN showed the game this afternoon, so I was able to record it for posterity (I still haven't worked out how to record from my mlb.tv subscription).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2007, 08:15:41 AM
Oh, and Tom Glavine got win number 300 yesterday.

"The Unit's" about a dozen short (but old and injured). After that, it doesn't look like anyone else will ever reach 300 (not even Santana).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on August 06, 2007, 03:08:10 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Oh, and Tom Glavine got win number 300 yesterday.


Yeah, and he got it against my Cubs  ](*,)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2007, 07:34:37 AM
756 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070806&content_id=2133618&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Well done Barry, you've got the record** ......... now retire !!

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070808/capt.64689619bc7a45b28d88ca038a18cb02.nationals_giants_baseball_fxpb214.jpg)


[** Technically only the "Major League" record. He's still some way short of Sadaharu Oh's total and no one really knows how many Josh Gibson hit]
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 08, 2007, 12:55:48 PM
Quote from: "Jessica Rabbit"
You are a very very cheeky man! :smt019


You love it! :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on August 08, 2007, 09:23:44 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
756 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070806&content_id=2133618&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Well done Barry, you've got the record** ......... now retire !!

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070808/capt.64689619bc7a45b28d88ca038a18cb02.nationals_giants_baseball_fxpb214.jpg)


[** Technically only the "Major League" record. He's still some way short of Sadaharu Oh's total and no one really knows how many Josh Gibson hit]



It is still rounders.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 08, 2007, 09:28:24 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
It is still rounders.


I'd like to see you face one of the top pitchers throwing at over 95mph and then call it rounders.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 08, 2007, 09:33:57 PM
I quite like baseball.

I don't understand all the intricacies, but I've been to games at Fenway Park (which is a lovely stadium with the air of old English football grounds) and the Twins' stadium, and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Sitting around drinking for a few hours with something mildly entertaining going on in the background (which isn't cricket) is to be lauded.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2007, 07:59:56 AM
Quote from: "pauliewalnuts"
I quite like baseball.

I don't understand all the intricacies, but I've been to games at Fenway Park (which is a lovely stadium with the air of old English football grounds) .


(http://www.jonpersky.com/images/fenway_th.jpg)



THE greatest ballpark in Baseball  =D>
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 09, 2007, 10:50:50 AM
Quote from: "usav"
Quote from: "flybo"
It is still rounders.


I'd like to see you face one of the top pitchers throwing at over 95mph and then call it rounders.


Quote
Baseball was based on the English game of rounders. Rounders become popular in the United States in the early 19th century, where the game was called "townball", "base", or "baseball". Cartwright formalized the modern rules of baseball


It's rounders then.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2007, 11:03:25 AM
One of these days I'm going to get really angry
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 09, 2007, 11:41:13 AM
Why?
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2007, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: "Ro-land Browning"
Why?


BECAUSE ITS NOT FCUKING ROUNDERS  ](*,)  :smt013
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 09, 2007, 12:10:20 PM
Calm down dear - it's only a rounders game. It's clearly and oft-admitted, a derivative of rounders.
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Post by: flybo on August 09, 2007, 12:12:50 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
756 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070806&content_id=2133618&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Well done Barry, you've got the record** ......... now retire !!

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070808/capt.64689619bc7a45b28d88ca038a18cb02.nationals_giants_baseball_fxpb214.jpg)


[** Technically only the "Major League" record. He's still some way short of Sadaharu Oh's total and no one really knows how many Josh Gibson hit]



It is still rounders.



It is still rounders
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2007, 12:35:45 PM
Just wait until the Ice Hockey season starts up !!
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 09, 2007, 12:44:47 PM
Yeah, can't wait!
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Post by: usav on August 09, 2007, 01:41:35 PM
Quote
Baseball was based on the English game of rounders.


It's a blit like saying NFL is based on Rugby.
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Post by: Ro-land Browning on August 09, 2007, 03:10:43 PM
But it's true - go research. Whether or not it looks like it nowadays is another thing altogether.
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Post by: usav on August 15, 2007, 02:57:14 PM
A weekly update:

Bobby Cox ejected for a record 132nd time. (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/baseball/6947289.stm)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2007, 08:06:01 AM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!!

See ya Joe & "Fat Bill", have a nice retirement

Sports Illustrated (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_heyman/10/09/scoop.tuesday/index.html)

Yankees knocked out of playoffs (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=271008110)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on October 09, 2007, 09:10:31 AM
It’s still rounders
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2007, 07:38:45 AM
Sox win Game 5 of the ALCS.

It's back to Fenway for Game 6 on Saturday


Also, Joe Torre turns down a 1 year, $5m contract offer thus ending his 12 year reign as manager of "The Evil Empire"
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2007, 06:19:19 PM
....and the Sox win Game 6 as well.

Its a decisive Game 7 at Fenway tonight with "Dice-K" pitching for Boston.

The winners will face a well rested and in form Colorado Rockies team in the Series.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2007, 09:25:22 AM
... and the Sox were victorious.

Sox v Rox in the Series starting Wednesday in Boston

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20071022/capt.97386bcf23a946f1aae3a3d1b2f4fe32.correction_alcs_indians_red_sox_baseball_bxf234.jpg)
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Post by: tonyh on October 22, 2007, 10:38:21 AM
To be fair i play cricket and i have kept wicket for 30 years.

I was in New york and they had an outdoor event and the prize was a car if a member of the public could "hit" a ball bowled by the pitcher (cant remember his name)

Anyhow i thought i might have a go so i stood behind the batters line to watch what the pitcher was doing with the ball so when it came to my turn i might have half a chance.

It was virtually impossible to see the ball let alone whether it was a curve ball or a slider or whether it was going to hit you in the face and decpaitate your head off its shoulders. From that day on i have given them some respect. I still find the game boring on TV but i enjoyed the toronto blue jays playing The Twins live in the summer.

I decided against having a go at winning the prize there was no point nobody hit the ball other than "nicks behind"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SteveN on October 22, 2007, 11:49:53 AM
I care UK, I love baseball, use to play a bit, very very badly and like watching it.  Support the Indians so can't share your joy.

I've faced what I would call a good amateur pitcher, like RSS said, difficult to see let alone hit, and I like to think I had at that time a good eye for a ball.

The other impressive thing to me was the fielding, relatively few mistakes and some of them had a tremendous arm.  Ball came in like an exocet.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2007, 07:54:26 AM
Yooouuuuuukkkkk.........................

Beat down in Beantown

Sox 13, Rox 1

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=271024102

Sox lead "World"** Series 1 - 0



** and yet again a national newspaper, this time the Telegraph, prints the urban myth that the "World" Series was named because it was originally sponsored by the "New York World" newspaper. This is BOLLOCKS.

When will journalists get it into their thick heads that the "World Series" is so named because the Americans ARE arrogant enough to declare the winners of a national competition "World Champions".
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Post by: joe_c on October 25, 2007, 01:40:43 PM
I'm probably alone in thinking that the World Series winners are entirely justified in declaring themselves the best in the world.
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Post by: usav on October 25, 2007, 01:58:27 PM
Quote from: "joe_c"
I'm probably alone in thinking that the World Series winners are entirely justified in declaring themselves the best in the world.


When I first moved over here I used to take the piss out of my boss for the Yanks using that term, and his response to me was always: "bring your best team over and we'll play them".   Fair enough, really.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2007, 03:15:17 PM
Quote from: "usav"
Quote from: "joe_c"
I'm probably alone in thinking that the World Series winners are entirely justified in declaring themselves the best in the world.


When I first moved over here I used to take the piss out of my boss for the Yanks using that term, and his response to me was always: "bring your best team over and we'll play them".   Fair enough, really.


I think that the winners from Japan would give the "World Series" winners a good run for their money.

After all, it was Japan who won the first "World Baseball Classic" (aka World Cup).
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2007, 07:29:35 AM
Sox win Game 2 ...... 2-1

Schill
Oki
Pap

Job done !!

Now its off to the Mile High city for game 3 on Saturday
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2007, 10:05:04 AM
Looks like I've got another reason to support the Red Sox against the Rockies
!!!

God Squad (http://www.christianpost.com/article/20071025/29843_Winning_the_Right_Way.htm)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2007, 09:34:51 AM
3 - 0

This was the game I expected the Rockies to win. However, the Boston rookies (Dice-K, Pedroia and Ellsbury) were on their game.

A Holliday 3 run homer did get the Rockies back to within one but then the Sox bats sealed things.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2007, 08:03:47 AM
(http://andrewteman.org/blog/images/RedSoxLogo.jpg)  (http://www.geocities.com/emmapowney/sweep-puppet.jpg)

4 - 0

Now that's out of the way, its time to get A-Rod signed
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2007, 08:29:32 AM
Wow, I must be psychic. I posted the above before I'd even read that A-Rod had opted out of his contract with the Yankees.

Scott Boras must already have a deal lined up for Alex. I can't see them walking away from a guaranteed $81m over the next three years unless they've got another contract almost ready.

The only places I can see A-Rod going are LA (either Dodgers or Angels), Chicago Cubs or the Red Sox
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on October 29, 2007, 10:55:08 AM
You talking to yourself again Red?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2007, 01:40:39 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
You talking to yourself again Red?


The season's over now, so I'll shut up
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 16, 2007, 08:14:47 AM
Well, I couldn't shut up for long.

However, being as this relates to the original subject of this thread, I feel justified in posting.

Barry Bonds (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3113075&sportCat=mlb) has been indicted by a Grand Jury who allege that he lied to a previous investigation about his use of performance enhancing drugs.

Its going to be an interesting year or so for sports related legal cases in the USA. First OJ Simpson is accused of armed robbery (its difficult to see him getting away with it this time because they have it on tape) and now Barry Bonds.
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Post by: tonyh on November 16, 2007, 09:02:54 AM
First OJ Simpson is accused of armed robbery (its difficult to see him getting away with it this time because they have it on tape)

Yes but have the got any real hard eveidence!!, like a book he wrote saying "this is how i would have done an armed robbery"
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2007, 09:06:27 AM
The Florida Marlins trade Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle "What'ya talking about" Willis to the Detroit Tigers.

Trust me folks, this is big news

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove07/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=3141990
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Post by: Dave Javu on December 05, 2007, 09:34:35 AM
Should I be taking the rest of the day off?
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2007, 11:18:31 AM
Quote from: "deej"
Should I be taking the rest of the day off?


No, wait until after Johan Santana gets traded. Stateside that story will be the equivalent of Ronaldo or Rooney moving clubs.
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Post by: Dave Javu on December 05, 2007, 11:37:44 AM
If that happens, no doubt you'll need to position a drip-tray under me.
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Post by: Tucson Villain on December 06, 2007, 12:05:18 AM
WTF. You can tell it's not baseball season,I didn't even hear about it. I cannot believe that they have both gone to one team and I cannot believe that it is the Tigers.
The Marlins blow it up again.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2007, 07:50:17 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
WTF. You can tell it's not baseball season,I didn't even hear about it. I cannot believe that they have both gone to one team and I cannot believe that it is the Tigers.
The Marlins blow it up again.


Check out Dan LeBatard's column in the Miami Herald yesterday. He says that the Marlins should be given the benefit of the doubt due to their successful track record of trading stars away, replacing them with young players and then challenging again in a few years.

As LeBatard says, after all the Marlins have won the same number of World Series' in the last decade as the Red Sox have won in the last 80 years.
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Post by: Tucson Villain on December 06, 2007, 11:56:22 AM
Who knows what these prospects are like but hey at least they reduced the wage bill.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2007, 08:39:05 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Who knows what these prospects are like but hey at least they reduced the wage bill.


At the moment the Marlins' highest paid player in 2008 will be some middle-reliever I've never heard of.

Their total payroll projects at under $10m, ie about a third of what the Yankees are paying A-Rod.

However, the Marlins may still have the NL's best player in Hanley Ramirez (who they got from  the Red Sox in the Beckett/Lowell deal)
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 13, 2007, 07:38:17 PM
At last, here's The Mitchell Report (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3153509) on performance enhancing drugs in baseball.

Phil and Grant have been busy


The highlights ....... Clemens, Pettitte and Tejada (the latter traded yesterday by the Orioles to the Astros) named, Sox dump Donnelly and Gagne just in time.

The report's only 409 pages, so I expect you all have to read it by the morning.

 8-[
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Post by: usav on December 13, 2007, 08:35:08 PM
Quote
Gagne


Well the performance enhancing drugs certainly didn't help him !!!
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2007, 05:01:44 PM
Quote from: "usav"
Quote
Gagne


Well the performance enhancing drugs certainly didn't help him !!!


Interestingly the report doesn't even mention Mark McGwire but does mention Nook Logan  #-o
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 09, 2008, 08:29:50 AM
 Goose Gossage (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof08/news/story?id=3186626) is the sole inductee to the Hall of Fame this year.

Jim Rice missed by just a couple of percentage points
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 09, 2008, 09:46:17 AM
Goose Gossage!

Great name.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 09, 2008, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Goose Gossage!

Great name.


Not as good as Chuck Knoblauch, but he only got one vote and drops of the ballot for next year.
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 09, 2008, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
Isn't that German for butter?


Garlic.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 30, 2008, 08:29:15 AM
Here it is, the news that all of you have been waiting for

Santana traded from the Minnesota Twins to the New York Mets (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3220894)

This is like Rooney or Ronaldo moving clubs
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on February 04, 2008, 11:27:24 AM
Started watching Baseball whilst holidaying in the States a few years ago (Took a soft spot for the Kansas City Royals) so 2 questions about this

1. When does the season start again?

2. What Channel shows the games?
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Post by: London Villan on February 04, 2008, 11:50:24 AM
Season starts towards the end of April I think.

Loads of games live on Five and no doubt Sky show some as they seem to show more US sports than anything else!
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 04, 2008, 12:30:32 PM
Quote from: "London Villan"
Season starts towards the end of April I think.

Loads of games live on Five and no doubt Sky show some as they seem to show more US sports than anything else!


Sorry LV, wrong on both counts [-X

There's no baseball on Sky

"Five" show two games live each week (Sunday and Wednesday nights).

NASN (part of the Setanta package) show over 200 games per season either live or on tape-delay.

All games are available "On Demand" via MLB.com.

Players report for Spring Training in mid-Feb.

Pre-season games begin early March.

There are two games between the Red Sox & A's in Japan in late March. The season proper starts in the first week of April and runs until the end of September.

Playoffs and World Series take place in October.
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on February 04, 2008, 05:10:31 PM
So I'm going to have to sign up to bloody Sultana. Arse.
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 04, 2008, 07:59:04 PM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
So I'm going to have to sign up to bloody Sultana. Arse.


Its worth it because NASN also shows programmes such as "Baseball Tonight" (with the legend that is Peter Gammons) and "Pardon the Interruption" (with the even more legendary Tony "Satchmo" Kornheiser).

However, for about £50 a season you can subscribe to MLB.com's video package which provides all the games, highlight reals, radio broadcasts etc.
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 15, 2008, 06:48:50 PM
So, is Roger "Rocket" Clemens guilty of using steroids and HGH or not ?

Discuss ............................


Meanwhile, "Pitchers and Catchers" have reported for Spring Training
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 15, 2008, 07:23:41 PM
He hasn't convinced me that he's innocent.

Anyone recall who it was that said their 4 favourite words were "pitchers and catchers report" ???

Was it Yogi Berra?

Pleased also to report that the wife has grown to like baseball as much as I do cricket.

A bloke at Macy's gave me some stick for my Phillies hat recently - I told him I was born with it on my head.....
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Post by: Rotterdam on February 15, 2008, 07:25:08 PM
Redsox - I'm in NYC at the end of August and could see the Yankees v Blue Jays (I think) or your Red Sox. Silly question, but which would you go for as a neutral? and how much for and where would you buy 6 tickets ? All advice needed.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 15, 2008, 08:20:08 PM
Yankees tickets will probably be hard to come by as this is their last season at Yankee Stadium.

If you get the chance try a minor league game:

http://www.siyanks.com/

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp

or the Mets.
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2008, 01:59:47 PM
Quote from: "Rotterdam"
Redsox - I'm in NYC at the end of August and could see the Yankees v Blue Jays (I think) or your Red Sox. Silly question, but which would you go for as a neutral? and how much for and where would you buy 6 tickets ? All advice needed.


As jkreejoh says above, Yankees tickets this year will be extremely hard to come by. I'll be at the Sox @ Yankees game on 27 August. Whether I stay for the game on the 28th will depend on the cost.

The Blue Jays game should have better availability.

The first place to check for tickets is the Yankees section on http://www.mlb.com

After that, try Sports Travel & Tours (http://www.sportstravelandtours.com/eventtickets.cfm). As well as 5 to 10 day escorted trips they also have a tickets only section.

I've used Sports Travel for over ten years now and can vouch for their service (in fact my ugly mug appears twice in their 2008 Baseball brochure)

There's also http://www.stubhub.com which I've never used but understand to be reputable.

Remember that the rules on reselling tickets in the USA are far more relaxed than over here.
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2008, 02:04:06 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Yankees tickets will probably be hard to come by as this is their last season at Yankee Stadium.

If you get the chance try a minor league game:

http://www.siyanks.com/

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp

or the Mets.


My August trip ends up in NYC. I'm considering tacking on a Brooklyn Cyclones game.

I may also fly in a couple of days early in order to make one last trip to Shea (and hope to catch a Johan Santana appearance).
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on February 17, 2008, 02:10:43 PM
(http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/926/708425.JPG)

Come on you Royals!
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2008, 05:50:06 PM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"


Come on you Royals!


I know that you're cooped up in a tin can but please keep your Camilla Parker-Bowles fantasies to yourself.

Meanwhile, the baseball Royals don't have a hope in hell.

Kansas City was the site of one of my all time baseball highlights. A few years ago I turned up at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (http://www.nlbm.com/) just as the legend that was Buck O'Neil arrived.

(http://media.ky3.com/images/buck2.jpg)

A true gentleman

R.I.P. Buck
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Post by: joe_c on February 17, 2008, 11:25:25 PM
Bloody hell, I had no idea the Yankees were moving house. Looks like I'll have to schedule a visit sooner rather than later...
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 18, 2008, 07:53:29 AM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Bloody hell, I had no idea the Yankees were moving house. Looks like I'll have to schedule a visit sooner rather than later...


They're only moving across the street.

Yankee Stadium was almost completely rebuilt in the early seventies, so isn't really "the House that Ruth Built" anyway.

The place is a dump (well, I would say that), so don't rush to go there. Hang on for the new ballpark next season.
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 29, 2008, 07:52:51 AM
The Feds are gunning for The Rocket

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3269249
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2008, 02:27:24 PM
Happy "Opening Day" everybody

Red Sox win the first game of the season

 Sox 6, A's 5 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080325&content_id=2456356&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

162-0 here we come !!!
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Post by: joe_c on March 25, 2008, 02:32:33 PM
I thought it was another week off. Still trying to pluck up the courage to go to New York...
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 25, 2008, 03:40:28 PM
I better organise Sultana when I go back down to London next week so I can watch the baseball then.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 25, 2008, 04:21:56 PM
Watch out for them Fightin' Phils!

Woo hoo - everybody hits!
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 26, 2008, 08:21:15 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Watch out for them Fightin' Phils!

Woo hoo - everybody hits!


Their gonna have to when Adam Eaton is pitching
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 26, 2008, 10:59:47 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Watch out for them Fightin' Phils!

Woo hoo - everybody hits!


Their gonna have to when Adam Eaton is pitching


Tell me about it!

It beggars belief how the Phils can never sort out their pitching. Hopefully Hamels and the bullpen can carry them (again).
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 26, 2008, 01:38:44 PM
Oh well, maybe 161 and 1 then
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2008, 03:45:46 PM
After the Japanese diversion and last night's one game (the first in Washington's new ballpark), today things start in earnest.

So, who's ya got.

Will the Cubs win at last after a century of failure ?

Will the Yankees or Mets say goodbye to their old ballparks with a World Series title ?

Just how bad will the Giants be now that Barry Bonds is gone ?



Of course none of the above questions really matter because the Red Sox will retain their crown.
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Post by: Small Rodent on March 31, 2008, 03:51:28 PM
Are Seattle Mariners any good?

I look for there scores and went to see them once. Nice day out.
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Post by: Chicago_Villa on March 31, 2008, 03:55:58 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Will the Cubs win at last after a century of failure ?


Of course they will. As all Cubs fans know, this year is ALWAYS our year  ](*,)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 31, 2008, 03:57:50 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After the Japanese diversion and last night's one game (the first in Washington's new ballpark), today things start in earnest.

So, who's ya got.


Philadelphia Phillies for me.

I mean, who else would someone named John Callison (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Callison) Kreeger support?
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on March 31, 2008, 06:39:51 PM
Baltimore Orioles because it sounds a bit rude.
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Post by: joe_c on March 31, 2008, 07:31:01 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After the Japanese diversion and last night's one game (the first in Washington's new ballpark), today things start in earnest.

So, who's ya got.

Will the Cubs win at last after a century of failure ?

Will the Yankees or Mets say goodbye to their old ballparks with a World Series title ?

Just how bad will the Giants be now that Barry Bonds is gone ?



Of course none of the above questions really matter because the Red Sox will retain their crown.


Them too? Bugger, flights already booked and they're on the road.
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Post by: Fergal on March 31, 2008, 08:50:09 PM
I watched some of this last night .  Same as last time.  Not much happening but a lot of gum chewing and spitting.
I don't think I will ever get my head around this sport.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2008, 09:42:06 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Baltimore Orioles because it sounds a bit rude.


Quite possibly the worst team in the league and only likely to get worse once the trade of Brian Roberts goes thro'
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2008, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"

Philadelphia Phillies for me.


Currently getting a bit of a hammering in their first game
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on March 31, 2008, 10:45:01 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Baltimore Orioles because it sounds a bit rude.


Quite possibly the worst team in the league and only likely to get worse once the trade of Brian Roberts goes thro'


Excellent.

Definitely my team then.

Come on the Areolas!
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Post by: Username on March 31, 2008, 11:09:20 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"

Philadelphia Phillies for me.


Currently getting a bit of a hammering in their first game


No chance IMO, their pitching isn't up to scratch.

I predict a Braves/Tigers WS, two teams without any real holes. Solid rotations, monster offences and plenty of BP options.

Should be a great year of baseball regardless.
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Post by: Username on March 31, 2008, 11:12:59 PM
Quote from: "Small Rodent"
Are Seattle Mariners any good?

I look for there scores and went to see them once. Nice day out.


For the first time in a long time, yes they are. Bedard and Hernandez are as good as any 1-2 punch in baseball.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 01, 2008, 01:37:19 AM
FWIW Phillies gave up 5 runs in the top of the 9th to lose their home opener 11-6....oh well, at least we're not the Cubs......we've had one series win in the last 100 years......

I'm hoping to take in a few minor league games in Rome, GA this year and the odd trip to Atlanta to see the Braves.

Go Phils! Ya bums!
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 01, 2008, 09:36:46 AM
Anyone know how my beloved Areolas got on?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 01, 2008, 12:02:47 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Anyone know how my beloved Areolas got on?


Tampa Bay 6
Baltimore 2

FWIW this is an oriole:

(http://www.birdcarvings.com/Oriole.jpg)
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 01, 2008, 08:49:57 PM
Oh right, I thought they were named after them biscuits.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2008, 12:31:40 PM
Any Detroit Tigers fans out there ?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3331744
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 20, 2008, 07:43:43 AM
"No no, no no no no"

From cancer patient to Fenway Park legend

 =D>  Jon Lester  =D>

Video (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200805192732852)

Full story (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/lester_nohitter/index.jsp)
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Post by: Chicago_Villa on May 20, 2008, 03:00:43 PM
I saw it live. Bloody ESPN cut away from the Cubs game to show it. Why can't they just stick to their original schedule and show the highlights of this later. I don't get to see the Cubs that often now I am away from Chicago.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2008, 03:46:04 PM
Manny 500 (http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/ramirez500/index.jsp)

Congratulations to "Manny being Manny" on his 500th Home Run.

In other news, Junior also hit his 599th yesterday.

Griffey (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080531&content_id=2806706&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin)
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2008, 09:17:34 AM
How to protest if you don't like the Umpire's calls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P02ZjM1fw0
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2008, 07:16:15 AM
Now Beckham's taken up baseball (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080605&content_id=2844900&vkey=draft2008&fext=.jsp)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 06, 2008, 12:09:26 PM
Chipper Jones or Chase Utley?
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Post by: joe_c on June 06, 2008, 12:24:32 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Chipper Jones or Chase Utley?


Serious question, why do so many US sportspeople have really foolish names? These two are fairly mild in comparison to, say Yancey Thigpen, Coco Crisp or Misty Hymen but they're pretty daft nonetheless.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 06, 2008, 03:56:59 PM
Good question....I think in many cases a nicknames sticks and become the accepted name.

Chipper's real name is Larry. But Chase is Chase. I've got a nephew called Eddie, who we always call "Reds" (he's a ginger). It wouldn't be uncommon then for a future child to be called Reds (maybe?)

as for Chase Wiki says:

"Chase is a given name in the English language, especially in the United States. It is a transferred use of the surname. It orginated from the French term for "hunter", chasseur. In the Middle Ages it was used as a nickname for a huntsman by the Anglo-Norman people."

Wiki List of Unusual Personal names (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unusual_personal_names)
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Post by: Bad English on June 06, 2008, 04:01:02 PM
I'm going to edit that page to "Chase is a fucking noun and a verb meaning "pursuit" and such things. It is not meant to be a fucking name. Fuck off!"*

*I believe, in this instance, that the subject matter allows for copious swearing.
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Post by: joe_c on June 06, 2008, 05:54:52 PM
Quote from: "Bad English"
I'm going to edit that page to "Chase is a fucking noun and a verb meaning "pursuit" and such things. It is not meant to be a fucking name. Fuck off!"*

*I believe, in this instance, that the subject matter allows for copious swearing.


It's just occurred to me that Chase & Dav would be an hilarious name for a cockney barrow boy sing-a-long tribute band.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 09, 2008, 07:24:38 PM
Phillies Sweep the Braves who no longer have the best home record....

How about them Fightin' Phils?
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on June 09, 2008, 07:48:03 PM
How are the mighty Royals getting on?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2008, 07:47:48 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
How are the mighty Royals getting on?


As bad as always. They recently had a 12 game losing streak.

The Royals are currently bottom of the AL Central Division and have the fourth worst win/loss record in the Major Leagues


Meanwhile, congratulations to Ken Griffey Junior on becoming only the 6th player to hit 600 Major League home-runs.

Video Here (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200806092879298)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 10, 2008, 11:37:09 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Meanwhile, congratulations to Ken Griffey Junior on becoming only the 6th player to hit 600 Major League home-runs.

Video Here (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200806092879298)


Congrats Junior!

I hope he stays around long enough to knock Bonds off of his ill-gotten perch.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2008, 12:01:32 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"


Congrats Junior!

I hope he stays around long enough to knock Bonds off of his ill-gotten perch.


I can't see Junior getting to 700, let alone catching "Balco Barry".

I think we'll have to wait for A-Rod to knock Bonds off the top position.
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on June 10, 2008, 05:20:48 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
How are the mighty Royals getting on?


As bad as always. They recently had a 12 game losing streak.


Tugboats!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 12, 2008, 08:15:14 PM
Local boys done good:

Kennesaw State pitchers Michael Bohana and Justin Freeman were each selected by the Cincinnati Reds on the second day of the 2008 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
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Post by: Tucson Villain on June 13, 2008, 12:21:26 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
How are the mighty Royals getting on?


I am going to see the Royals take on my Diamondbacks on Sunday.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2008, 07:46:31 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"


I am going to see the Royals take on my Diamondbacks on Sunday.


Interleague play is one of Bud Selig's best innovations.

The snakes looked great early in the season and I thought they'd run away with the NL West. Now, I'm not so sure.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2008, 12:11:34 PM
He may no longer be in the Major Leagues but Jose Lima still has fun playing baseball...............

(http://deadspin.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/06/joselimascouting.jpg)
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Post by: joe_c on June 13, 2008, 01:48:28 PM
Thanks to Jim Bouton, I know exactly what he's doing.
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Post by: Tucson Villain on June 13, 2008, 02:06:22 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"


I am going to see the Royals take on my Diamondbacks on Sunday.


Interleague play is one of Bud Selig's best innovations.

The snakes looked great early in the season and I thought they'd run away with the NL West. Now, I'm not so sure.


We have good pitching but very little run support and we play awful defence. But as bad as the NL West is you never know.
 At least we showed some fight against the Mets.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 14, 2008, 02:53:23 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
At least we showed some fight against the Mets.


and the Phils thank you for that.

on another note - if that tugboat that caught Junior's homerun ball wants him to have the ball so much why the fuck doens't he juts give it to him? Fucking glory hunting arsehole.....probably support Man Ure as well.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2008, 10:55:56 AM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Thanks to Jim Bouton, I know exactly what he's doing.


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D045V69GL._SL500_BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU02_AA240_SH20_.jpg)

The greatest book ever written.

The first "tell all" sports book that broke the sanctity of the locker room.

Even if someone has no interest in baseball it's still a great read because of the characters involved.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2008, 07:57:48 AM
A quick post to recognise the perseverance of Robinson Cancel  (http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/c/robinson-cancel.shtml)catcher for the New York Mets.

9 years after his last appearance he finally made it back to Major League Baseball.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 16, 2008, 12:05:41 PM
If you ask Willie Randolph, the only requirement to play for the Mets these days might be to be Hispanic......

:-#
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on June 16, 2008, 02:13:54 PM
There you go Sub, Royals took two out of three against my Diamondbacks.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on June 16, 2008, 11:54:28 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"

The greatest book ever written.


Yeah, surrre. I liked it a lot and there's at least one laugh out loud moment per day and I'd recommend it to anyone but I wouldn't go that far.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2008, 07:37:21 AM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"

The greatest book ever written.


Yeah, surrre. I liked it a lot and there's at least one laugh out loud moment per day and I'd recommend it to anyone but I wouldn't go that far.


I stand by my assertion.

Similar, slightly humourous, books I'd recommend are

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5100FEDY8GL._SL500_AA240_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51TFe7bZNKL._SL500_BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_.jpg)

Also, "Catcher in the Wry" by Bob Uecker
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 17, 2008, 02:06:15 PM
"Howard, Hamels lead Phillies over Red Sox 8-2"

hopefully Brett Myers won't have to face the Sox this series.....
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 18, 2008, 07:56:20 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
"Howard, Hamels lead Phillies over Red Sox 8-2"

hopefully Brett Myers won't have to face the Sox this series.....


Sox win game 2

Yankees have now won 5 on the trot and are starting to look ominous.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on June 19, 2008, 04:41:08 AM
Thank God for Dan Haren.
A win at last.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2008, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Thank God for Dan Haren.
A win at last.


I think that the combination of Haren and Webb, together with young hitters like Justin Upton, should allow the D'Backs to run away with the NL West.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 19, 2008, 12:28:06 PM
Phils take 1 of 3 against the Sox - pitching still needs help -no surprises there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2008, 01:11:52 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Phils take 1 of 3 against the Sox - pitching still needs help -no surprises there.


Sox won yesterday despite the absence of Papi, Manny and Youk and with Coco getting hurt early in the game.

Great time for JD to get hot
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on June 19, 2008, 01:13:46 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Thank God for Dan Haren.
A win at last.


I think that the combination of Haren and Webb, together with young hitters like Justin Upton, should allow the D'Backs to run away with the NL West.


If we only had to play the NL West I would agree with you but we are really struggling against any other team and inter-league play is killing us.
We also have to travel to Boston next week.
There is talk of Upton been sent down to the minors to build up his confidence,I hoping he will battle through it because there is no doubt that he has talent and just like the rest of the line up he is trying to crush every ball to break himself out of the slump.
A couple of bloop singles here and there would do him the world of good.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 19, 2008, 01:28:07 PM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
I hoping he will battle through it because there is no doubt that he has talent and just like the rest of the line up he is trying to crush every ball to break himself out of the slump.
A couple of bloop singles here and there would do him the world of good.


Know what pisses me off?

Team trailing by a run or two late in the game - batters that have no discipline who swing at the first pitch and pop up to short or hit a dribbler back to the mound.

Whatever happened to working the count? Lenny Dykstra was a master of this, as was Pete Rose (and many others).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on June 20, 2008, 04:36:08 AM
Game winning home run for Upton tonight. =D>
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 20, 2008, 07:22:46 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"


If we only had to play the NL West I would agree with you but we are really struggling against any other team and inter-league play is killing us.
We also have to travel to Boston next week.


I'd forgot about the D'Backs visit to the greatest sporting arena on the planet (VP included !)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 20, 2008, 07:23:27 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Game winning home run for Upton tonight. =D>


Justin's good, but not as good as a "BJ"  \:D/
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on June 20, 2008, 07:30:28 AM
It is still rounders. :-
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 22, 2008, 01:27:02 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
It is still rounders. :-


Wow, no one's ever said that before  ](*,)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2008, 08:58:29 AM
A-Rod and Madonna ? (http://www.nypost.com/seven/07012008/news/nationalnews/report__madonna_divorce_imminent_118058.htm)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2008, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
"Howard, Hamels lead Phillies over Red Sox 8-2"

hopefully Brett Myers won't have to face the Sox this series.....


Myers won't be facing any Major League hitters for a while .....

http://www.the700level.com/2008/07/brett-myers-opt.html
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: tonyh on July 02, 2008, 09:17:13 AM
what happened to the blue jays this season?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2008, 11:08:03 AM
Quote from: "TheRonSaundersStand"
what happened to the blue jays this season?


Playing in the AL East means that they're up against it every year. However, this year's been particularly bad. Looks like they'll be battling the Baltimore Orioles for last place. I expect that they'll soon start trading away players (eg AJ Burnett).

Meanwhile the surprising Tampa Bay Rays are top of the division having won three in a row over my Red Sox
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2008, 07:10:49 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
A-Rod and Madonna ? (http://www.nypost.com/seven/07012008/news/nationalnews/report__madonna_divorce_imminent_118058.htm)


Mrs A-Rod and Lenny Kravitz ? (http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/news/celebrity/ny-sparod0703,0,2178037.story)



Meanwhile, break up dem Rays !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 03, 2008, 01:08:10 PM
OUCH !
D-backs place Snyder on DL.
Snyder was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Milwaukee outfielder Corey Hart in the fourth inning. Snyder was diagnosed with a left testicular fracture and will have surgery on Wednesday.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 07, 2008, 08:16:03 AM
The line ups have been announced for the All Star Game to be held at Yankee Stadium next week (voted for by the fans)

American League

Pos   Name, Team              Bats/Throws

C    Joe Mauer, MIN            L/R       
1B    Kevin Youkilis, BOS    R/R       
2B    Dustin Pedroia, BOS    R/R       
SS    Derek Jeter, NYY    R/R       
3B    Alex Rodriguez, NYY    R/R       
OF    Josh Hamilton, TEX    L/L       
OF    Manny Ramirez, BOS    R/R       
OF    Ichiro Suzuki, SEA    L/R       
DH    David Ortiz, BOS    L/L (injured, will not play)

National League

Pos   Name, Team              Bats/Throws

C    Geovany Soto, CHC            S/R       
1B    Lance Berkman, HOU       S/L       
2B    Chase Utley, PHI            L/R       
SS    Hanley Ramirez, FLA            R/R       
3B    Chipper Jones, ATL            S/R       
OF    Ryan Braun, MIL            R/R       
OF    Kosuke Fukudome, CHC    L/R       
OF    Alfonso Soriano, CHC    R/R
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2008, 09:02:55 AM
More on a story I brought to you last week

Wow, baseball news making headlines in The Sun (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1392984.ece)

I never thought that A-Rod's divorce would make the UK papers.

Is this singer he's accused of "seeing" someone famous ?  8-[


For those of you who don't know who Alex Rodriguez aka "A-Rod" is, he's not just "a" baseball star he's "THE" baseball star. The best and highest paid player in the sport. Last year he opted out of the final three years of his current 10 year contact totalling $252m and re-signed with the Yankees for another 10 years totalling in excess of $275m
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 08, 2008, 08:27:54 PM
I'm trying to find out more about the rivalry between Chicago Cubs and Chicago Whitesox fans. I go onto a Chicago Bears Forum and it's funny to see the 2 sets of Baseball fans have a go at each other.

I'm not sure if there's a particular area where one set of fans come from and the others come from a separate area or not?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: HTFCacc2007 on July 08, 2008, 09:16:56 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The line ups have been announced for the All Star Game to be held at Yankee Stadium next week (voted for by the fans)

American League

Pos   Name, Team              Bats/Throws

C    Joe Mauer, MIN            L/R       
1B    Kevin Youkilis, BOS    R/R       
2B    Dustin Pedroia, BOS    R/R       
SS    Derek Jeter, NYY    R/R       
3B    Alex Rodriguez, NYY    R/R       
OF    Josh Hamilton, TEX    L/L       
OF    Manny Ramirez, BOS    R/R       
OF    Ichiro Suzuki, SEA    L/R       
DH    David Ortiz, BOS    L/L (injured, will not play)

National League

Pos   Name, Team              Bats/Throws

C    Geovany Soto, CHC            S/R       
1B    Lance Berkman, HOU       S/L       
2B    Chase Utley, PHI            L/R       
SS    Hanley Ramirez, FLA            R/R       
3B    Chipper Jones, ATL            S/R       
OF    Ryan Braun, MIL            R/R       
OF    Kosuke Fukudome, CHC    L/R       
OF    Alfonso Soriano, CHC    R/R


Wow a lot of Cubs and Red Sox players in the sides. Disappointed not to see any Angels players in the starting lineups, had a feeling Vlad may have made it.

I can understand the cubs players in the starting lineup being so far ahead in the NL Central but the Sox havent been amazing and are 4 games down on the Rays in the AL East! They are really going to have to deliver in the second half of the season to stand any chance of winning the division

Not sure about the White Sox/Cubs rivalry. I was in Chicago last month and the ballparks are on opposite sides of the city, so I'm not sure if theres a split down the city on which team people support! I went to the White Sox game against the Twins (even though I support the Angels), and it had about 25,000 in there for an afternoon game in the middle of the week).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 08, 2008, 10:49:34 PM
Quote from: "ADVILLAFAN"
I'm trying to find out more about the rivalry between Chicago Cubs and Chicago Whitesox fans. I go onto a Chicago Bears Forum and it's funny to see the 2 sets of Baseball fans have a go at each other.

I'm not sure if there's a particular area where one set of fans come from and the others come from a separate area or not?


I am a cubs fan, and I HATE the White Sox. Having lived in Chicago for 7 years, I know all about the rivalry. The divide is simple. If you live on teh north side of the river, you are a Cubs fan. If you live on the south side of the river, you are scum.

I am not so sure why I got into the whole rivalry thing, being English and all that, but it just happens once you attach yourself to one of the teams. Political candidates in the city have to be careful how they approach the rivalry too because if they show their colours to much they will lose votes. Mayor Daley and Governor Blagojovich did have a relatively friendly rivalry going on though at one time as the Mayor was a Cubbie and the Governor was a dumbass.

I never set foot in The Cell (The White sox stadium). I had the chance of free tickets on a couple of occassions, but I just could not bring myself to go there.

There is also another north / south divide in Chicago, and that is to do with how you prepare your hot dogs, but I will leave that for another time :-)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 08, 2008, 10:53:26 PM
Quote from: "HTFCacc2007"
I went to the White Sox game against the Twins.


Did you get disinfected when you left? I would make sure that you declare that at customs when you get back to the UK so they can quarantine you for 60 days or so.


Quote from: "HTFCacc2007"
it had about 25,000 in there for an afternoon game in the middle of the week).


If that had of been Wrigley Field you would have been lucky to get a ticket. The Cubs sell out EVERY game. It does not matter whether it is an 11am first pitch on a wet Thursday, or a 6pm start. The last few years they have had over 3 million people through the turnstiles just for their home games. Imagine what Villa could do with the revenue that generates :-)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 08, 2008, 10:55:45 PM
I have purposely not commented on the Cubs storming start to the season for fear of putting a curse on them, but what a start they have had.

We had a little slump the last couple of weeks with Soriano and Zambrano out, but now they are both pretty much back, we should be able to reaffirm our superiority, nnot only in our division, or our league, but over all of the MLB.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 08, 2008, 11:31:47 PM
As a fan of most sports (except bloody basketball) I have tried to give baseball a chance. However, I have noticed that all the fielders wear giant mitts! I thought it was just the wicket-keeper (bat stop?) but they all do it, cheating bastards!

Where's the skill in catching and do any baseball players ever drop a catch?

Please PM me when they have banned the cheating gloves and I will start trying to watch it again!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 09, 2008, 01:50:53 AM
Quote from: "Chicago_Villa"
I have purposely not commented on the Cubs storming start to the season for fear of putting a curse on them, but what a start they have had.

We had a little slump the last couple of weeks with Soriano and Zambrano out, but now they are both pretty much back, we should be able to reaffirm our superiority, nnot only in our division, or our league, but over all of the MLB.


I was going to mention to you how well they were doing, but I know that  Cubs fans will blame anything, and I didn't want to be the target if the season goes pearshaped. :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 09, 2008, 04:36:49 AM
Rich Harden is a nice pick up for the Cubs.
They are going to take some stopping in the NL.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2008, 07:28:27 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Rich Harden is a nice pick up for the Cubs.
They are going to take some stopping in the NL.


A quick reaction by Hendry to the Brew Crew's trade for CC Sabathia. However, Harden is really just Prior redux being has he's only pitched around 270 innings over the past four season. A great pitcher when he's fit but that's not very often.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2008, 07:40:40 AM
Quote from: "HTFCacc2007"


Wow a lot of Cubs and Red Sox players in the sides. Disappointed not to see any Angels players in the starting lineups, had a feeling Vlad may have made it.

I can understand the cubs players in the starting lineup being so far ahead in the NL Central but the Sox havent been amazing and are 4 games down on the Rays in the AL East! They are really going to have to deliver in the second half of the season to stand any chance of winning the division



Remember that the starting line ups are voted for by the fans. Therefore, those teams with the largest fan base (ie Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs) tend to have the most selections. A fan vote means that the All Star selection process is more of a popularity contest than a recognition of current excellence.

The majority of the reserves are selected by the players and they make errors as well. I'm a Red Sox fan (no kidding !!) but even I can't understand why the players voted in Jason Varitek as the reserve AL catcher.

The teams are managed by the skippers from the previous year's World Series. Therefore, Tito Fancona is the AL manager and can use his final picks to reward his players (just like any other All Star manager of the past).

Although All Star selection should recognise both historical and current form and not normally be awarded for having a hot start to the particular season, I was disappointed that Evan "Desperate Third Baseman" didn't make the original roster. He is however one of the players up for election in the fan vote for the final player in each squad.

Longoria currently leads the AL vote with Corey Hart of the Brewers leasing the NL vote.

As for Vlad, the Angels have one of the worst performing outfields in the sport and Vlad's been part of that. His numbers suggest that his career may now be trailing off. In this post-steroids era the days of players continuing to perform at superstar levels into their mid/late 30's may be over.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 09, 2008, 11:29:27 PM
Quote from: "Chicago_Villa"
Quote from: "ADVILLAFAN"
I'm trying to find out more about the rivalry between Chicago Cubs and Chicago Whitesox fans. I go onto a Chicago Bears Forum and it's funny to see the 2 sets of Baseball fans have a go at each other.

I'm not sure if there's a particular area where one set of fans come from and the others come from a separate area or not?


I am a cubs fan, and I HATE the White Sox. Having lived in Chicago for 7 years, I know all about the rivalry. The divide is simple. If you live on teh north side of the river, you are a Cubs fan. If you live on the south side of the river, you are scum.

I am not so sure why I got into the whole rivalry thing, being English and all that, but it just happens once you attach yourself to one of the teams. Political candidates in the city have to be careful how they approach the rivalry too because if they show their colours to much they will lose votes. Mayor Daley and Governor Blagojovich did have a relatively friendly rivalry going on though at one time as the Mayor was a Cubbie and the Governor was a dumbass.

I never set foot in The Cell (The White sox stadium). I had the chance of free tickets on a couple of occassions, but I just could not bring myself to go there.

There is also another north / south divide in Chicago, and that is to do with how you prepare your hot dogs, but I will leave that for another time :-)


hmm - I can watch baseball, although I can't really say I support anyone (tend to support whoever's playing the Yankees at the time)

It's not just irritating waiting for Villa's Season to start - I'm also looking forward to September when The Chicago Bears are playing again
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 10, 2008, 07:01:33 AM
Quote from: "ADVILLAFAN"
I can watch baseball, although I can't really say I support anyone (tend to support whoever's playing the Yankees at the time)


 =D>
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 16, 2008, 07:23:08 AM
Twelve in a row for the American League in the All-Star Game

Link (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080715&content_id=3137808&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

This means that whoever wins the American League has home field advantage for this year's Series
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 16, 2008, 11:01:19 AM
Did any of our US H&V'ers watch the team intros last night ?

It looked to me that Willie Mays completely blanked Josh Hamilton and turned away from him.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 16, 2008, 02:14:21 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Did any of our US H&V'ers watch the team intros last night ?

It looked to me that Willie Mays completely blanked Josh Hamilton and turned away from him.


No, but I did catch the back end of the game. i think it was about 10.30pm here when I tuned it. It was about the 7th inning. I finally switch the game off at 1.30am  

Today I am feeling rather :smt015
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2008, 09:38:49 AM
Manny gets jaywalking lecture (http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2008/07/manny_questione.html)

I was also yelled at by a Seattle cop a few years ago for jaywalking.

I was wearing a Villa shirt at the time, so when the copy yelled out "Hey, Boateng" there wasn't much doubt it was me he was after.

I just kept on going and luckily the cop didn't follow.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 26, 2008, 11:53:49 AM
Well I watched quite a bit of the Red Sox against the Yankees last night - Yankees won 1-0  ](*,)

Marked contrast to the other game which was on between the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels, which was 14-10 last time I looked!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2008, 12:15:36 PM
Quote from: "ADVILLAFAN"
Well I watched quite a bit of the Red Sox against the Yankees last night - Yankees won 1-0  ](*,)

Marked contrast to the other game which was on between the Cleveland Indians and the Los Angeles Angels, which was 14-10 last time I looked!!


Ya what ?

Angels beat O's 6-5 and Indians beat Twins 5-4

Meanwhile back to the main event............ it looks like Joba's conversion to a starting pitcher might be beginning to pay off. However, if Mariano has to keep getting multi-inning saves, the Yanks will suffer long term.

We must also remember that both teams are still behind the mighty Tampa Bay Rays
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 26, 2008, 12:19:30 PM
And the Rays keep winning at home (he says knowledgably  :-  )
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2008, 04:45:38 PM
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on July 27, 2008, 06:19:54 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


You may be fortunate enough to see The Big Unit. Or Randy to his friends.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: wombat on July 27, 2008, 06:44:26 PM
I am in Boston in September and me and missus would like to go to a game (we usually partake whilst in the states).

The Red Sox are at home to the Tampa Bay whatever they are calleds... I can't get tickets through the official site it just says none available.

Can any of you folks recommend how to get some ticks? Last time when in Seattle we used the Conceirge at the hotel but that way we ended up paying about £50 a seat (mind you it was against the yankees).

Any help gratefully received. Ta.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2008, 06:47:59 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


Giants

Since they moved to San Francisco from New York 50 years ago they haven't won a World Series. However, they have had two of the games best players in that time in Willie Mays  and Barry Bonds.

If you see one of the outfielders make a spectacular catch, saying something like "yes he's good but he's no Willie Mays", should bring approving nods from any Giants fans in earshot.

As for Barry Bonds............ try not to mention him !!

The Giants are one the the worst teams around at the moment. A group of aging veterans and a few youngsters without too much promise. The owners/management relied on Barry Bonds for too many years without planning for the future. Now that he's gone the Giants are buggered.

However, keep a close eye on shortstop Omar Vizquel if he plays. The guy might be past forty and no longer a great hitter but he's one of the best fielders ever to play the game.



D'Backs

As for the D'Backs, they should be doing better than they are.

They have two of the best pitchers in the sport in Brandon Webb and Dan Haren. As mentioned above they also have Randy "Big Unit" Johnson. He may not be the pitcher that he used to be but he's still 6'10'' of entertaining bad attitude.

Batting wise the D'Backs have been struggling but they do have a few young stars such as Stephen Drew and Chris Young.

The D'Backs were only formed a decade ago so they haven't much history as such. They did however win the 2001 World Series defeating the New York Yankees.


Is it one of the games 8>10 Sep in San Fran that you'll be attending ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 27, 2008, 07:40:55 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


Try PM'ing Tucson Villain. He is a D'Backs fan and lives out there. And a bloody nice bloke he is too.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 27, 2008, 08:34:55 PM
Try PM'ing Tucson Villain. He is a D'Backs fan and lives out there. And a bloody nice bloke he is too.[/quote]

Very well said...How much do I owe you ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 27, 2008, 08:41:56 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


If you are coming to the desert let me know.I am sure that we could arrange a swift half before the game.
If you are going to San Fran you will enjoy it,the new ballpark is a lot better than candlestick.
Don't know if Mad Dog in the Fog in SF is still run by a Villa fan,it was when I lived up there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 27, 2008, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"

Don't know if Mad Dog in the Fog in SF is still run by a Villa fan,it was when I lived up there.


Not any longer. He sold it a few years ago.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2008, 10:02:14 PM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
If you are coming to the desert let me know.I am sure that we could arrange a swift half before the game.
If you are going to San Fran you will enjoy it,the new ballpark is a lot better than candlestick.

It's the San Fran game in mid-September that I'll be over for I'm afraid.

Many thanks to everybody (UK Redsox in particular) for the education. I'll try and memorise as much of it as possible.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 27, 2008, 10:31:56 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
If you are coming to the desert let me know.I am sure that we could arrange a swift half before the game.
If you are going to San Fran you will enjoy it,the new ballpark is a lot better than candlestick.

It's the San Fran game in mid-September that I'll be over for I'm afraid.

Many thanks to everybody (UK Redsox in particular) for the education. I'll try and memorise as much of it as possible.


I recommend the garlic fries at AT&T Park, of course you might need a couple of beers to wash them down. :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave on July 27, 2008, 10:35:58 PM
I think I may well take both pieces of advice there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 28, 2008, 01:25:04 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Quote from: "Chicago_Villa"
Try PM'ing Tucson Villain. He is a D'Backs fan and lives out there. And a bloody nice bloke he is too.


Very well said...How much do I owe you ?


Call it evens after the great info you gave me :-)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2008, 07:09:28 AM
In my general slagging of of the SF Giants I forgot to mention that they do in fact have one of the best young pitchers in Tim Lincecum.

Meanwhile, the Sox spanked the Evil Empire last night.

(http://deadspin.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/07/spanking.jpg)

As much as I'd like to see the Yankees struggling, their recent revival does mean that when I'm in NYC for two Sox games late August the games I see will be vital.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2008, 07:49:59 AM
So, its "Non-waiver Trade Deadline Day"

This is the place for you all to discuss the rumours and signings......... oh well, maybe not then !!

Anyhow, the Evil Empire have brought in Pudge from the Tigers to help their catching woes.

Meanwhile there's rumours of a three-way (oo er missus) between the Red Sox, Marlins and Pirates that would send Manny "Being Manny" Ramirez from Boston to Florida, Jeremy Hermida from Florida to Pittsburgh and Jason Bay from Pittsburgh to Boston.

Whilst Manny is a future Hall of Famer, his time has just about run out in Boston (think the Barry saga but with added physical attacks on a club employee).

Jason Bay is a nice player but I'd actually prefer Hermida in Boston.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2008, 08:58:48 PM
Future "Hall of Famer" Ken Griffey Jr traded from Seattle to the Chicago White Sox (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3512365)

Also, Seattle trade veteran relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes to the Florida Marlins

Manny deal looks to be off (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3225450&vkey=trade2008&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

It also looks like Jason Bay, previously rumoured to be moving to Boston as part of the Manny merry-go-round, may now end up in Tampa.

Meanwhile on the field, the Cubs look to be heading for a four game sweep of divisional rivals Milwaukee.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on July 31, 2008, 09:52:03 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Meanwhile on the field, the Cubs look to be heading for a four game sweep of divisional rivals Milwaukee.


And that my friends is the only news that needs reporting. After a minor bump in the road after the all star break, the Cubbies are back on track.

Bring on Pittsburgh, Houston and St. Louis for our 9 game home stand starting tomorrow. With a current home record of 39 wins and 14 losses, we should be able to pull even further away from these 3 divisional rivals.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2008, 10:27:00 PM
I spoke too soon about the Manny extravaganza being dead. It seems that the LA Dodgers replaced the Florida Marlins in the deal.

The Manny-being-Manny circus will be heading for LA with the other main move being Jason Bay heading for Boston from Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh get a couple of prospects and journeymen from LA and Boston.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3513383

Message to a certain want-away midfielder.... that's how you force a deal !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on July 31, 2008, 11:48:15 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
I spoke too soon about the Manny extravaganza being dead. It seems that the LA Dodgers replaced the Florida Marlins in the deal.

The Manny-being-Manny circus will be heading for LA with the other main move being Jason Bay heading for Boston from Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh get a couple of prospects and journeymen from LA and Boston.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3513383

Message to a certain want-away midfielder.... that's how you force a deal !!



Thanks a lot, the Dodgers now look a lot better and we have a four game series starting with them tonight.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2008, 07:44:36 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"



Thanks a lot, the Dodgers now look a lot better and we have a four game series starting with them tonight.


How long before Manny and Jeff Kent have their first bust up.

Even tho' Manny's now left Boston I'll still get to see him play because I'll be at a Dodgers @ Philly and a Dodgers @ DC game later this month.

As for your Snakes, they missed out by not getting "Tex" from the Braves. He'd have made a hell of a difference to the D'Backs line up.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2008, 08:10:47 AM
The legendary Peter Gammons comments of the Manny trade

Video (http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2521705&brand=null&videoId=3513658&n8pe6c=2)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on August 01, 2008, 09:01:38 AM
Come on you Royals!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Drummond on August 01, 2008, 09:23:02 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Meanwhile, the Sox spanked the Evil Empire last night.

(http://deadspin.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/07/spanking.jpg)


OK, I'm hooked. When can I catch the next game?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Eckybloke on August 01, 2008, 10:31:16 AM
I may be late in getting here...but I care!

Well a bit.  I'm a fan of the Yankees.  Well by fan I mean I look at their scores and hope they've won.

Although they're being a bit up and down again this season, good to see the wee run they had against Boston!

 \:D/
 :smt002
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2008, 12:46:37 PM
Quote from: "Eckybloke"
I may be late in getting here...but I care!

Well a bit.  I'm a fan of the Yankees.  Well by fan I mean I look at their scores and hope they've won.

Although they're being a bit up and down again this season, good to see the wee run they had against Boston!

 \:D/
 :smt002


Well in that case you can sod off again !!


Seriously, welcome to the most popular thread on the site  :-
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2008, 07:40:33 PM
Hey "Tucson Villan", this should help help your D'Backs anaemic offence

Quote
8/11/08      Arizona Diamondbacks
Acquired OF Adam Dunn and cash from the Cincinnati Reds for RHP Dallas Buck and two players to be named later.


BTW, Dallas Buck..... great name or what


Movin' on........ this Friday I'll be in DC for the epic Rockies @ Nationals series. If ever there was a series that meant absolutely nothing, this is it.

However, I'll be following up with my Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles for three games.

Whilst in Baltimore I was going to try to visit some of "The Wire" locations. However having read this article (http://www.citypaper.com/special/story.asp?id=11846) I think I'll stick to the relative safety of the Inner Harbor.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on August 12, 2008, 07:48:48 PM
Quote from: UK Redsox
Hey "Tucson Villan", this should help help your D'Backs anaemic offence

Quote
8/11/08      Arizona Diamondbacks
Acquired OF Adam Dunn and cash from the Cincinnati Reds for RHP Dallas Buck and two players to be named later.


Yeah picking up Dunn should help our offence but our defence is going to be suspect now that we have lost Orlando Hudson for the year.

Enjoy your trip.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2008, 03:52:13 AM
Just got back to the hotel after the first game of my trip. The Colorado Rockies @ Washington Nationals. Both are really bad teams.

That's one game down and 16 more to go.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2008, 02:00:30 PM
Bloddy hell, the Nationals are crap !!

Last night I saw them lose their 10th game in a row.

I'm just about to head up to Baltimore now to watch the Red Sox @ Orioles.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2008, 02:35:47 PM
I'm glad to see that you've all been keeping up the baseball chatter while I'm over here in the States  ](*,)

Anyhow, I've just got two games left now of my 17 game trek up and down the eastern seaboard.

I'm currently sat in New York Penn Station (First Class lounge, I'll have you know  :-  ) about to head up to Boston for two games at the legendary Fenway Park.

The last two days I've been at the Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees games in da Bronx. Wow, what an atmosphere. Just like Villa v Blues (but maybe with more arrests).

Last night I headed straight from Yankee Stadium to Coney Island (90 mins on the NYC Subway system) for a Brooklyn Cyclones Minor League game.

If any of you are ever in the USA, check to see if the town/city you're in has a Minor League baseball team. Its a great evening's entertainment and very cheap. I paid just 14 dollars for the best seat in the ballpark.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Rotterdam on September 02, 2008, 07:16:13 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
I'm glad to see that you've all been keeping up the baseball chatter while I'm over here in the States  ](*,)

Anyhow, I've just got two games left now of my 17 game trek up and down the eastern seaboard.

I'm currently sat in New York Penn Station (First Class lounge, I'll have you know  :-  ) about to head up to Boston for two games at the legendary Fenway Park.

The last two days I've been at the Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees games in da Bronx. Wow, what an atmosphere. Just like Villa v Blues (but maybe with more arrests).

Last night I headed straight from Yankee Stadium to Coney Island (90 mins on the NYC Subway system) for a Brooklyn Cyclones Minor League game.

If any of you are ever in the USA, check to see if the town/city you're in has a Minor League baseball team. Its a great evening's entertainment and very cheap. I paid just 14 dollars for the best seat in the ballpark.


I was at the thursday afternoon game. Great atmosphere, loads of (piss weak) beer and a reall good laugh.
+55,000 in attendance on a thursday afternoon, without segregation!
I will also say that 'The New Yankee Stadium' looks amazing.

'Go Yankees' (even though they won't qualify).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 03, 2008, 06:57:49 AM
Quote from: "Rotterdam"


I was at the thursday afternoon game. Great atmosphere, loads of (piss weak) beer and a reall good laugh.
+55,000 in attendance on a thursday afternoon, without segregation!
I will also say that 'The New Yankee Stadium' looks amazing.

'Go Yankees' (even though they won't qualify).


Whereabouts ?

I was in Section 610 in the upper deck just on the third base side of home plate.

Yes, the new ballpark looks great. Very "Roman Coliseum-esque".

Sadly (  :-  ) I didn't make a final trip to Shea. Not that anyone's mourning the loss of that venue.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Rotterdam on September 03, 2008, 08:15:31 AM
Section 648, Middle tier. Great view.
Loved the fact that they have people selling beer and snacks to people in their seats.

Mets or Rays for WS.

I also have a soft spot for SF gIants and the Marlins, having seen them on previous trips.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on September 03, 2008, 08:08:23 PM
Oh no, I think it is happening again. The acronym is beginning to ring true....

Completely
Useles
By
September

4 straight losses now, but I am keeping the faith. This IS our year.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on September 03, 2008, 08:11:08 PM
Come on you Royals!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on September 03, 2008, 08:16:52 PM
D'Backs are starting to look like the Royals.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on September 03, 2008, 08:17:45 PM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
D'Backs are starting to look like the Royals.


Like a second tier side who sell their best players to the Villa?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on September 03, 2008, 08:44:43 PM
Second tier is right.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 04, 2008, 07:20:37 AM
Instant replay makes its debut (and yep, it just has to involve A-Rod, doesn't it !) (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080904&content_id=3417261&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 04, 2008, 07:21:45 AM
Quote from: "Chicago_Villa"
Oh no, I think it is happening again. The acronym is beginning to ring true....

Completely
Useles
By
September

4 straight losses now, but I am keeping the faith. This IS our year.


Losing streak is over
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on September 04, 2008, 03:20:22 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Chicago_Villa"
Oh no, I think it is happening again. The acronym is beginning to ring true....

Completely
Useles
By
September

4 straight losses now, but I am keeping the faith. This IS our year.


Losing streak is over


Is that a premonition? Losing streak now at 5 with no game tonight. We go to Cincinatti on Friday, and they have just been eliminated so will be even more keen to play spoilers.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 05, 2008, 07:11:03 AM
Oops, I was looking at the White Sox's result

Anyhow, luckily for the Cubs, the Brewers are playing crap as well.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on September 05, 2008, 08:30:44 AM
\:D/  Nice double win in the back to back games for the Royals last night  \:D/
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 06, 2008, 12:39:29 PM
The Cubs collapse continues.

The Brew Crew did manage a win yesterday so I still think that they'll both make the playoffs.

However, if these two slip much more it'll give hope of a Wild Card sport for whichever out of the Mets and Phillies comes second in the NL East.

Meanwhile, my Sox look to be catching the Rays
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2008, 07:57:34 AM
The "Evil Empire" have now dropped to fourth place in the AL East and now only have a 0.4% chance of making the playoffs \:D/
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 12, 2008, 08:11:00 AM
More evidence that Baseball is a British invention (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/09/11/baseball.england.ap/index.html?cnn=yes)..... stick that up yer £$%^& Abner Doubleday !
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave on September 13, 2008, 01:30:55 AM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


If you are coming to the desert let me know.I am sure that we could arrange a swift half before the game.
If you are going to San Fran you will enjoy it,the new ballpark is a lot better than candlestick.
Don't know if Mad Dog in the Fog in SF is still run by a Villa fan,it was when I lived up there.

It was pretty good fun.

I could probably manage to get into this rounders lark.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on September 14, 2008, 08:24:09 PM
Quote from: "Dave"
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"
Quote from: "Dave"
I'm going to see the San Francisco Giants play the Arizona Diamondbacks in not too many weeks.

Does someone clever want to educate me slightly on what sort of thing I can expect? Status, history, quality - that kind of thing.

Preferably with easy-to-understand football based similes.

Many thanks.


If you are coming to the desert let me know.I am sure that we could arrange a swift half before the game.
If you are going to San Fran you will enjoy it,the new ballpark is a lot better than candlestick.
Don't know if Mad Dog in the Fog in SF is still run by a Villa fan,it was when I lived up there.

It was pretty good fun.

I could probably manage to get into this rounders lark.



Glad you enjoyed it.

Shame that my D'Backs have forgotten how to pitch.
Oh well there is always next season and the new hockey season is just around the corner.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ATV on September 14, 2008, 08:30:13 PM
Is Baseball any good? I've only ever played it on the Wii :oops:
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on September 15, 2008, 12:56:18 PM
3 wins in 24 hours against the Indians. Come on you Royals, the push for the 2009 World Series starts now!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 15, 2008, 04:43:23 PM
Quote from: "ATV"
Is Baseball any good? I've only ever played it on the Wii :oops:


They deliver beer to your seat... what more can you wish for ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2008, 07:57:37 AM
Time to send in the bulldozers

(http://www.visitingdc.com/images/yankee-stadium-picture.jpg)



The Evil Empire played their final home game last night (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=280921110&action=playvideo&hcmp=motion)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2008, 07:49:38 AM
Best news I've read in ages (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080923&content_id=3533396&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)  \:D/  \:D/
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 26, 2008, 06:16:46 PM
Can the comeback kids do it again?

Come on you Fightin' Phils!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2008, 07:06:55 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Can the comeback kids do it again?

Come on you Fightin' Phils!


One game ahead of the Metropolitans with three to play. The runner up will be in a battle with the Brew Crew (who have the same record as the Mets) for the NL Wild Card.

Meanwhile the Sox are still just about hanging in there in the AL East. They'll need to sweep the Evil Empire this weekend AND hope that the Rays fail to win. Both of these seem unlikely, so the Sox will have to settle for the Wild Card and then play the Angels in the first round of the playoffs. The Angels are a far better team than either the Chi Sox or Twins, however the Sox have had their number in recent playoff meetings.

So there's the AL East, AL Central, NL East and NL Wild Card still up for grabs with just a couple of days left.

Its building up for a great final weekend of the regular season.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Rotterdam on September 26, 2008, 07:44:16 PM
I do love the baseball when in the States, and would be a big fan of (?) if I lived there. Probably Marlins, Giants or Yankees as I've been to home games.
Any thoughts Redsox?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2008, 07:49:19 PM
Quote from: "Rotterdam"
I do love the baseball when in the States, and would be a big fan of (?) if I lived there. Probably Marlins, Giants or Yankees as I've been to home games.
Any thoughts Redsox?


Marlins ..... good team to follow.

Giants ..... great history but haven't one the title for over 50 years. Still, not a bad team to follow and a great city / ballpark to visit.

Yankees ...... Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... please don't do it. That's like supporting Man Utd.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: wombat on September 26, 2008, 09:44:21 PM
I recently attended the Red Sox 457th (I think) in a row record breaking sell out.

I was very drunk... I believe they won 3 zip.

I went to have a word with the pitcher in the bull pen and was informed by a fat irish cop to `stop botherin' the pitcher and find yer seat sonny`.

happy days.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2008, 08:06:14 AM
The Sox lost last night which means that the formerly hapless Tampa Bay Rays have won the AL East.

(http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2008/09/27/oVdBAqYx.jpg)

The Sox will have to make do with the Wild Card
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Rotterdam on September 27, 2008, 08:12:37 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Rotterdam"
I do love the baseball when in the States, and would be a big fan of (?) if I lived there. Probably Marlins, Giants or Yankees as I've been to home games.
Any thoughts Redsox?


Marlins ..... good team to follow.

Giants ..... great history but haven't one the title for over 50 years. Still, not a bad team to follow and a great city / ballpark to visit.

Yankees ...... Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... please don't do it. That's like supporting Man Utd.


Apologies. I've been to Fenway Park as well. About 1996, myself and some uni lads were coaching 'soccer' in the Freeport area. But I couldn't support the Sox as that would be like supporting Liverpool?

ps 'Show us your rings'
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 28, 2008, 11:00:46 AM
If I was new to baseball now I think I'd pick the Milwaukee Brewers as my team.

A great nucleus of players, superb ballpark and they're named after people who make beer !!

What more do you want ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: lovejoy on September 28, 2008, 11:06:58 AM
Did Balco Bonds end up beating Hank Arrons HR record?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 28, 2008, 11:11:04 AM
Quote from: "lovejoy"
Did Balco Bonds end up beating Hank Aaron's HR record?


Yep, mid way thro' the 2007 season. The SF Giants didn't resign him at the end of the season and he didn't play at all this year,
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on September 28, 2008, 04:05:02 PM
Baseball finished 4 or 5 days ago.

Time for Coyotes and Suns.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 28, 2008, 09:42:39 PM
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"


Time for Coyotes and Suns.


Is "The Great One" still head coach ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Tucson Villain on September 29, 2008, 02:18:55 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Tucson Villain"


Time for Coyotes and Suns.


Is "The Great One" still head coach ?


Yes he is.
We have got a pretty good team this year so I hoping we can get to the playoffs. ( it has been a while )
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2008, 07:39:36 AM
"Shea it ain't so"........... the Mets blew it again.

The NL playoff matchups are set:-

Milwaukee Brewers v Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs

The AL situation isn't settled yet. For certain, the Boston Red Sox will face the Los Angeles Angels. However the AL Central title is still to be decided.

Today the Chicago White Sox will face the Detroit Tigers in a game that was previously cancelled due to the remnants of Hurricane Ike.

If the Chi Sox lose, the Minnesota Twins will win the AL Central and face the Tampa Bay Rays in the playoffs. If the Chi Sox win, they'll face the Twins in a one game play off on Tuesday with the winner facing the Rays.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2008, 07:32:06 AM
The White Sox defeated the Twins in the play-off last night.

Therefore an all Windy City World Series is still possible.

I'm beginning to think this will happen. The meltdown of the financial system is surely the sign of approaching armageddon of which the culmination will be a White Sox v Cubs matchup
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Post by: Mac on October 01, 2008, 01:47:19 PM
There's a fantastic cap shop opened on Corporation Street in Brum.  Shit loads of MLB caps. Priced £10-20-£30
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Post by: usav on October 01, 2008, 03:18:43 PM
Quote from: "Mac"
There's a fantastic cap shop opened on Corporation Street in Brum.  Shit loads of MLB caps. Priced £10-20-£30


Yeah saw that when we were there in July.   My wife was shocked to find  Pittsburgh Pirates hat in the middle of Birmingham.
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Post by: Mac on October 01, 2008, 04:13:50 PM
It's been there that long?

The reason I thought it was excellent is that all the caps are fitted, rather than the velcro/buckle/crap plasic locking thingies.

Was quite interested in a Claret & Blue Giants one, but the "SF" on the front was soooo big it looked ridiculous.  Toyed with the idea of an Indians one - I still quite like "Wild Thing" and of course there's a Cleveland connection.
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Post by: usav on October 01, 2008, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: "Mac"
It's been there that long?


Yep, although I don't think they were official NFl/MLB merchandise, if you get what I mean....
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2008, 06:29:27 PM
Those hats seem very expensive.

Anyhow, I always buy the adjustable ones. That way, on a hot day you can loosen it and if its windy you can tighten it up,

BTW Mac, how can you go for an Indians one ? The logo is hideous.

Just get one of these

(http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1669761dt.jpg)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2008, 07:54:23 AM
Chicago Cubs, losing two games at home.........oh dear, oh dear !

The curse of the billy goat, black cat, Bartman (delete as applicable) looks to be heading into a second century.

Meanwhile the Deviless Rays are proving themselves to be for real by taking the first game against the Chi Sox
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Post by: Mac on October 03, 2008, 09:36:44 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Those hats seem very expensive.

Anyhow, I always buy the adjustable ones. That way, on a hot day you can loosen it and if its windy you can tighten it up,

BTW Mac, how can you go for an Indians one ? The logo is hideous.

Just get one of these

(http://mlb.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pMLB2-1669761dt.jpg)


The look very good quality.  I'd go go for "replica" if I actually knew anything about it.

I did have a Red Sox one.  Lost it though - lord knows where.  I know appear to have mislaid my Yankees one - which I'm not too bothered about except it had my Villa Trust and "We're not fickle...." badges on it.

I absolutely prefer proper, fitted caps to those with adjustments at the back.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2008, 12:28:51 PM
Sox 2 games up on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County

Deviless Rays 2 games up on the Chi Sox

NL series resume today
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 04, 2008, 10:39:38 PM
Woo hoo - Phils up 2-0!

(condolences to Cubs fans everywhere)  :-(

Tampa Bay can feck off too - after all Florida is the Manchester United/Tiger Woods/Coca Cola/Dallas Cowboys et al of States.....
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2008, 12:18:12 PM
The Chicago Cubs rack up 100 years of failure (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3626535&sportCat=mlb)

(http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/5d44658c-567e-4e84-82ed-f994ad9d96b0.jpg)

The Cubs make Small Heath seem successful

Meanwhile, the Brew Crew win against the Phillies and avoid elimination.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 05, 2008, 11:20:32 PM
How about them Fightin Phils - YES!!!!!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2008, 08:23:28 AM
Chi Sox and LAAOA both win to keep their hopes alive

The Phillies (and the greatest mascot in sports) knock out the Brewers

(http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/1204/pg2_phanatic2_195.jpg)
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Post by: Mac on October 06, 2008, 11:07:38 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Woo hoo - Phils up 2-0!

(condolences to Cubs fans everywhere)  :-(

Tampa Bay can feck off too - after all Florida is the Manchester United/Tiger Woods/Coca Cola/Dallas Cowboys et al of States.....


Florida is the ........ Dallas?

 :-s
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Post by: Yeltzer on October 06, 2008, 07:04:46 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Chi Sox and LAAOA both win to keep their hopes alive

The Phillies (and the greatest mascot in sports) knock out the Brewers

(http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/1204/pg2_phanatic2_195.jpg)


I went to see the Phillies at Citizen's Bank Park a couple of years ago against the Mets - watching the Phillie Phanatic ripping up the outfield on his quadbike and giving it to the crowd was one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Go Phillies!!
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Post by: Yeltzer on October 06, 2008, 07:06:53 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The White Sox defeated the Twins in the play-off last night.

Therefore an all Windy City World Series is still possible.

I'm beginning to think this will happen. The meltdown of the financial system is surely the sign of approaching armageddon of which the culmination will be a White Sox v Cubs matchup


I also went to see the Yankees v Red Sox at Yankee stadium on 4 July this year - I sincerely hope its a Red Sox - Phillies World Series - that way, I win whoever wins  \:D/
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 06, 2008, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: "Yeltzer"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Chi Sox and LAAOA both win to keep their hopes alive

The Phillies (and the greatest mascot in sports) knock out the Brewers

(http://espn.go.com/photo/2006/1204/pg2_phanatic2_195.jpg)


I went to see the Phillies at Citizen's Bank Park a couple of years ago against the Mets - watching the Phillie Phanatic ripping up the outfield on his quadbike and giving it to the crowd was one of the funniest things I've seen in a long time. Go Phillies!!


Everybody hits! Woo hoo......

Joe Torre was one of only two ballplayers who ever refused to give an autograph....fecking bastard! (Tom Seaver was the other)

Ya gotta love Charlie Manuel though- he's like a good old grandad playing ball......
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2008, 07:30:00 AM
The lineup for the "Leagur Championship Series" (ie the semi finals) is now set.....

In the American League its the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Boston Red Sox

In the National League its the Los Angeles Dodgers versus the Philadelphia Phillies.

A Dodgers v Sox World Series would be a classic because of the Manny ("Manny-Being-Manny") Ramirez factor.

Of course I'm hoping that the Sox will prevail, but if not I'm OK with any of the others winning.

If the Sox don't win, MLB will have its 8th different champion in 9 years. Now that's something you don't get in the Premier League or NFL.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 10, 2008, 04:31:48 PM
phillies win a game that they should have lost - nice.

hamels looked very nervous - nice to see Burrell and Utley hitting again.

everybody hits! woo hoo.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 11, 2008, 02:52:32 AM
2 up , two to go - how about them Fightin Phils!

I hope the umps get the strike zone figured out by sunday....
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2008, 10:28:56 AM
Sox win the first game against the Rays

Here's hoping the Dodgers c an stage a fight back against the Phillies (sorry jkreejoh). It would be great to see either Manny back in Boston or Torre in the southern capital of the Evil Empire
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 14, 2008, 11:37:08 AM
Phils up 3 games to 1 - woo hoo!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 15, 2008, 12:07:02 PM
Tampa Bay up 3 games to 1.....the glamour final looks like it is off the cards - the boring old Phils vs  the no one ever heard of them Rays......
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2008, 05:32:55 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Tampa Bay up 3 games to 1.....the glamour final looks like it is off the cards - the boring old Phils vs  the no one ever heard of them Rays......


Fox's worst nightmare
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 15, 2008, 06:47:12 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Tampa Bay up 3 games to 1.....the glamour final looks like it is off the cards - the boring old Phils vs  the no one ever heard of them Rays......


Fox's worst nightmare


haha - it'll serve them (Murdoch Family) right for ruining English football.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 16, 2008, 07:23:23 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Phils up 3 games to 1 - woo hoo!


Phils win game 5 to take the series 4 games to 1 from the Dodgers.

Rays could knock out the Sox tonight and set up a World Series that I doubt anyone predicted.
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Post by: Stu on October 16, 2008, 12:25:28 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Phils up 3 games to 1 - woo hoo!


Phils win game 5 to take the series 4 games to 1 from the Dodgers.

Rays could knock out the Sox tonight and set up a World Series that I doubt anyone predicted.


I was watching game 4 last night on NASN and the rays smashed the Red Sox off the park, I think they got 5 runs in the 6th.  The last time I saw the score it was something like 14-4 to the rays.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2008, 07:44:09 AM
Maybe I spoke too soon.

Last night the Sox came from 7 runs down in the 7th inning to beat the Rays.

Apparently this was the largest deficit that a team's recovered from in the last 79 post-seasons

Now its back to Tampa for the rest of the series
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 17, 2008, 11:47:05 AM
A Red Sox comeback would sure boost the ratings!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2008, 01:04:09 PM
Sox win game 6 to tie the series at three games each.

Its "winner takes all" tonight in St Pete
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 19, 2008, 04:20:06 PM
I must say that I fancy the Phillies' chances against the Sox more than vs Tampa.....
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2008, 07:13:31 AM
Tampa win Game 7 over the Sox to reach their first World Series

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=281019130
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2008, 07:14:36 AM
World Series starts tonight

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/10/ws-ray-team-vs-philly-ballgirls.jpg)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 22, 2008, 12:22:09 PM
Mrs Cole Hamels on the left:

Photo not safe for work (http://wizbangblog.com/images/jennaheidi7full.jpg)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2008, 08:26:25 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Mrs Cole Hamels on the left:

Photo not safe for work (http://wizbangblog.com/images/jennaheidi7full.jpg)


Right up there with Anna "Mrs Kris" Benson (http://www.insomniacslounge.com/uploaded_images/annabenson1-744360.jpg) (just about SFW)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Mrs Cole Hamels on the left:

Photo not safe for work (http://wizbangblog.com/images/jennaheidi7full.jpg)


Mr Hamels did the business during the game (and probably afterwards as well !)

Phillies take game one
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 23, 2008, 11:55:52 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Phillies take game one


woo hoo - everybody hits!

=D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/ =D> \:D/

(http://forums.mammothmountain.com/avatars/phillies2.JPG)

(http://www.digitalenhance.com/buddy/icons/baseball/lilmary45-Animation-Phillies.gif)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2008, 07:30:26 AM
The Deviless Rays win game 2.

Series now tied 1 - 1

Next game is supposed to be in Philly on Saturday but apparently there's bad weather forecast
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2008, 11:29:52 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The Deviless Rays win game 2.


Charlie Manuel was outmanaged - he should've started Moyer and saved Myers for Game 3
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Post by: joe_c on October 24, 2008, 12:33:44 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The Deviless Rays win game 2.


Charlie Manuel was outmanaged - he should've started Moyer and saved Myers for Game 3


By my calculations that would make Moyer the starter if it goes to Game 7. Is that correct? Is that wise?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2008, 01:07:04 PM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The Deviless Rays win game 2.


Charlie Manuel was outmanaged - he should've started Moyer and saved Myers for Game 3


By my calculations that would make Moyer the starter if it goes to Game 7. Is that correct? Is that wise?


They were always gonna lose last night - better to make it Moyer  (who is 0-2) than to ruin the high that Myers was riding -especially after that great at-bat vs that fat bloke on Milwaukee.

If it goes to Game 7 Hamels has to start that one - no matter how much he has pitched already. Another option would have been to start Happ last night to give him some experience.

I hope that Moyer proves me wrong though and has a return to his best stuff this weekend - but I ain't that confident.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2008, 01:18:05 PM
Moyer's probably gonna attempt to bore the Rays batters out.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2008, 01:58:07 PM
Moyer is so old his first baseball card was printed on papyrus.  

there's a joke somewhere about him striking a guy out and the ball hit the catcher's mitt 142 seconds after he swings.....
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 27, 2008, 12:16:59 AM
Phils win game 3 - lead series 2 games to 1
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2008, 06:59:37 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Phils win game 3 - lead series 2 games to 1


And game 4

Its looking like the Phillies will gain only their second ever title in their 125+ year history

However, it looks like the Rays might have a secret weapon to begin their fight back

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2008/10/hulkhogan.jpg)
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Post by: Yeltzer on October 27, 2008, 07:31:20 PM
come on the Phils - lets wrap it up tonight!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 27, 2008, 08:52:50 PM
woo hoo - everybody hits!!!

Go Phils
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 27, 2008, 11:16:28 PM
Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today!
We're born again, there's new grass on the field.
A-roundin' third, and headed for home, it's a brown-eyed handsome man;
Anyone can understand the way I feel.

Oh, put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today;
Put me in, Coach - I'm ready to play today;
Look at me, I can be centerfield.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f50/ComradeBlitz/Photo5.jpg)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2008, 07:35:45 AM
You sure ain't "Willie, Mickey or The Duke"
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Post by: Rotterdam on October 28, 2008, 08:15:37 AM
Is that Steve Martin?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 28, 2008, 08:11:04 PM
stupid rain !

Go Phils - woo hoo!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2008, 08:42:00 AM
Will they ever get this game finished ?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 29, 2008, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Will they ever get this game finished ?


they're trying to figure out the best way to give Tampa an advantage......
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2008, 02:04:01 AM
Phillies win - woo hoo!!!!!!!

First champion in Philly since 1983!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2008, 06:51:36 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Phillies win - woo hoo!!!!!!!

First champion in Philly since 1983!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I thought that there'd be at least one very happy H&V'er today

Congrats to the Phillies

Video (http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?categoryId=2378529&brand=null&videoId=3671952&n8pe6c=2)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2008, 11:36:27 AM
(http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/images/photo/2008/10/30/1030-SERIESROUNDUP/25611802.JPG)
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Post by: puppyfeat on October 30, 2008, 12:28:21 PM
Excellent stuff - really pleased the Phillies won. About time!
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Post by: usav on October 30, 2008, 12:33:17 PM
First championship team in Philly in 100 years, unbelievable for the 5th biggest city.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2008, 12:50:31 PM
Quote from: "usav"
First championship team in Philly in 100 years, unbelievable for the 5th biggest city.


Not quite:

Phillies won MLB in 1980
Flyers won NHL in 1974 & 1975
Sixers/Warriors won NBA in 1956, 1967 & 1983
Eagles won NFL in 1948, 1949 & 1960
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Post by: usav on October 30, 2008, 01:12:09 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "usav"
First championship team in Philly in 100 years, unbelievable for the 5th biggest city.


Not quite:

Phillies won MLB in 1980
Flyers won NHL in 1974 & 1975
Sixers/Warriors won NBA in 1956, 1967 & 1983
Eagles won NFL in 1948, 1949 & 1960


Quite:

1983 = 25 years ago, x 4 = 100 years.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2008, 01:25:38 PM
100 TEAM years ??
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Post by: Yeltzer on October 30, 2008, 01:36:13 PM
get in. go phillies!!!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2008, 01:56:45 PM
I guess it is time to update the  years since last Series win (http://www.thejoekorner.com/world-series-years.shtm) chart

oh dear, poor Pirates  

:-$  

:smt002
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2008, 02:23:32 PM
2000    New York Yankees
2001    Arizona Diamondbacks
2002    Anaheim Angels
2003    Florida Marlins
2004    Boston Red Sox
2005    Chicago White Sox
2006    St. Louis Cardinals
2007    Boston Red Sox
2008    Philadelphia Phillies

That's 8 different winners in the last nine years. Parity that the NFL and Premier League can only dream of.
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Post by: usav on October 30, 2008, 03:51:57 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
oh dear, poor Pirates  


Wanna talk SuperBowls?
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Post by: Yeltzer on October 30, 2008, 05:50:19 PM
Quote from: "usav"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
oh dear, poor Pirates  


Wanna talk SuperBowls?


even the Texans are on a winning streak this season!
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Post by: pmarachi on December 11, 2008, 11:23:20 AM
YANKEES LAND CC!!!


I hope this year goes better than last year!

Just found this post.

UK Redsox, although I hate the redsox, you are dead on about the parity of MLB!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on December 11, 2008, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
YANKEES LAND CC!!!


he choked in the playoffs - I wouldn't worry if I were a Red Sox fan
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Post by: pmarachi on December 12, 2008, 12:32:52 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
YANKEES LAND CC!!!


he choked in the playoffs - I wouldn't worry if I were a Red Sox fan


If I were a redsox fan I would be worried about the choices I made in life...
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on December 12, 2008, 01:47:56 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
YANKEES LAND CC!!!


he choked in the playoffs - I wouldn't worry if I were a Red Sox fan


If I were a redsox fan I would be worried about the choices I made in life...


well they can't all be glory hunting fans of the Yankees
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on December 12, 2008, 09:20:04 AM
(http://arrowheadaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/kansascityroyals_100.png)

Come on you Royals!
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Post by: pmarachi on December 12, 2008, 10:48:01 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
YANKEES LAND CC!!!


he choked in the playoffs - I wouldn't worry if I were a Red Sox fan


If I were a redsox fan I would be worried about the choices I made in life...


well they can't all be glory hunting fans of the Yankees


Common sense would tell you that the largest market would have the most fans, right?


Can you call an Arsenal fan a glory hunter if they are from London?

I don't know, the more fairweather fans I see are the Redsox.

Considering I live 30 minutes from Yankee Stadium and 3 hours from Boston, and New Red Sox fans try to tell me that "they live In between both so they like the sox"

HAHAHAHAHA
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Post by: pmarachi on December 12, 2008, 11:03:09 AM
BTW, nothing against sox fans, who are actual fans.

Just can't stand the bandwagon jumpers.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 14, 2009, 07:57:20 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
BTW, nothing against sox fans, who are actual fans.

Just can't stand the bandwagon jumpers.


Just so you guys know, I've been a Sox fan since 1997 when, let's face it, Boston were pretty crap.

When I first got into baseball I mainly followed the Braves but with no particular loyalty. However, on my first visit to the USA to watch a game in person, I was treated so well by the people at Fenway (which shocks most of my American mates) and liked the ballpark and city so much that I soon became a Red Sox fan.

At the time, most of my baseball mates thought I was mad and sure for a lifetime of disappointment. Luckily it turned out to be only 7 years !!

As for "fair weather fans", the worst thing is the number of people walking round the UK wearing Yankee hats and logos. I seriously doubt that most of these people have a clue about baseball.

Finally, congratulations to Rickey Henderson on his election to the Hall of Fame. His acceptance speech is set to be one of the highlights of next summer.

Jim Rice was also elected. Even though he was a Red Sox player, he's not someone who immediately comes to my mind as a HOF calibre player.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 14, 2009, 11:21:15 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Finally, congratulations to Rickey Henderson on his election to the Hall of Fame. His acceptance speech is set to be one of the highlights of next summer.



As a kid and a Yankee fan, I loved Ricy Hernderson.  I remember actually almost crying when he wentback to A's.  I made sure every number I wore in any sport I played was 24 until I was about 12.

You know what is REALLY crazy?!?!?!

28 people DIDN'T vote for him to go to the hall of fame!!!

TWENTY EIGHT!!!

Thats 2 and 8

Who are these people? Do they know what the hall of fame is?!?!?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 14, 2009, 11:27:03 AM
UK Redsox,

So you guys got Smoltz.

How do you feel about that?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on January 14, 2009, 12:23:43 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Finally, congratulations to Rickey Henderson on his election to the Hall of Fame. His acceptance speech is set to be one of the highlights of next summer.



"When Rickey Henderson was first called up to the majors, Rickey Henderson couldn't have imagined that one day Rickey Henderson would be stood here in Cooperstown. Rickey Henderson is truly honoured and humbled."
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 14, 2009, 02:12:02 PM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Finally, congratulations to Rickey Henderson on his election to the Hall of Fame. His acceptance speech is set to be one of the highlights of next summer.



"When Rickey Henderson was first called up to the majors, Rickey Henderson couldn't have imagined that one day Rickey Henderson would be stood here in Cooperstown. Rickey Henderson is truly honoured and humbled."


"Thank you, thank you. As Rickey looks around at Rickey's fellow Hall of Famers today -- Willie Mays and Lou Brock and Frank Morgan and Yogi Bear and What's-his-name and that guy over there and the guy next to him and that other guy, too. No, not him. He wasn't that good. Rickey means the other guy, the ugly one. Rickey just wants to say what an honor it must be for them all to be up here with Rickey today."

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2009/0113/pg2_rickey3_589.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 14, 2009, 03:41:22 PM
They're losing perspective big time down here in Atlanta - fans are blaming the Braves because Smoltz was a greedy bugger and took the big money over playing where his supposed heart is......

then someone asked why chipper jones, who is reportedly quite upset,  didn't offer to take a pay cut so they could keep Smotlz...

and now they want Andruw Jones back! hahahahahahahha what a waste of space - he makes Pat Burrell look consistent!

LOL
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 15, 2009, 02:30:55 AM
I remember in 2001, after the yanees second go around, when I found out Ricky Henderson was still playing, I was shocked...

To think he kept playing!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2009, 07:16:34 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I remember in 2001, after the yanees second go around, when I found out Ricky Henderson was still playing, I was shocked...

To think he kept playing!


Even today he'd still be better than Juan Pierre
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 16, 2009, 08:16:36 AM
Ken Burns (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6212271.html) is updating his classic documentary.

"Baseball" is the second best documentary (after The Civil War) from THE greatest documentary maker there is.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 16, 2009, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Ken Burns (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6212271.html) is updating his classic documentary.

"Baseball" is the second best documentary (after The Civil War) from THE greatest documentary maker there is.


It is a good one.  Even people who aren't baseball fans will like it.

I am not sure if you get the MLB network, but on Sunday they are showing a documentary about the Negro Leagues that is supposed to be REALLY good.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 16, 2009, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


I am not sure if you get the MLB network, but on Sunday they are showing a documentary about the Negro Leagues that is supposed to be REALLY good.


The Negro Leagues are my main topic for Baseball reading (strange I know for a white bloke from England). I even had the honour of meeting the late, great Buck O'Neil on a couple of occasions (once at the Negro League Museum in Kansas City and once in Cooperstown).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on January 16, 2009, 08:44:58 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Ken Burns (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6212271.html) is updating his classic documentary.


Didn't know he played baseball:

(http://www.football-england.com/images/KennyBurns2.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 16, 2009, 09:18:17 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Ken Burns (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6212271.html) is updating his classic documentary.


Didn't know he played baseball:

(http://www.football-england.com/images/KennyBurns2.jpg)


looks like he's caught a few bean balls ;-)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2009, 12:33:40 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"

I am not sure if you get the MLB network, but on Sunday they are showing a documentary about the Negro Leagues that is supposed to be REALLY good.


I think its on Monday
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2009, 12:38:29 PM
Great news for Phillies fans (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3840342)

Even better news for Sox fans, "The Greek God of Walks" has signed new four year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3838863)

Altogether now .......... "YOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUK"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 18, 2009, 01:56:42 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Great news for Phillies fans (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3840342)

Even better news for Sox fans, "The Greek God of Walks" has signed new four year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3838863)

Altogether now .......... "YOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUK"


Youk is my least favorite baseball player of all time.

No joke.  

I hate him more than Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling,Carl Pavano and Derek Lowe combined.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2009, 04:01:30 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Youk is my least favorite baseball player of all time.

No joke.  

I hate him more than Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling,Carl Pavano and Derek Lowe combined.


1) How can anyone dislike Youk ? He gives hope for overweight bald guys the world over

2) Carl Pavano played baseball ? When'd that happen ? I thought he just dated actresses and crashed cars
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 19, 2009, 09:52:36 PM
I dislike Youk's stupid hick beard, his stupid wagging of the bat, and his redneck tough guy sawgger...
And it's not a redsux thing, I always liked Manny, and I love Ortiz.  I really do think that I wouldn't like baseball nearly as much if it weren't for the Redsox.
 I just don't like Youk, Schilling or Varitek (the worst "allstar" in the game)


As for Pavano, the guy is actually from where I am from.
think about this...

He crashed a car with a Miss Teen USA contestant.  He didn't admit to what happened, and lied about hitting a garbage truck, drunk, until the story came out and he HAD to admit to it.

The yankees keep paying him, although from what I have heard, since he lied about his injury, they could have petioned against him (this more than likely would not work, but it would cost him a lot of money and aggrevation).

Anyway, they keep paying him, they stand by him etc etc etc...

But after the year ends, and they don't re-sign him (obviously) and he goes somewhere else, he TRASHES the team for... get this... "Not standing by him"!!!!

Can you believe that??!?!?!

It's absurd.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2009, 08:11:09 AM
I'll agree with you on Varitek. No amount of "being great with the pitchers" can make up for his complete inability to hit a baseball.

If you want someone truly hateable, how about Jeff Kent ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 20, 2009, 11:17:49 PM
UK Redsox,
Did you catch the show on Negro League Baseball?

I have it dvr'd, but haven't seen it yet.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on January 21, 2009, 07:05:28 AM
Rounders?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 21, 2009, 08:22:54 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
UK Redsox,
Did you catch the show on Negro League Baseball?

I have it dvr'd, but haven't seen it yet.


A mate of mine in Dallas Tivo'd it for me and will be sending a copy.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 21, 2009, 01:46:15 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
Rounders?


ooh we haven't heard that one before....

](*,)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: flybo on January 21, 2009, 07:48:46 PM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Quote from: "flybo"
Rounders?


ooh we haven't heard that one before....

](*,)

I know i am the one that keeps saying it :-
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 23, 2009, 07:33:43 AM
More good news for us fat blokes. Prince Fielder signs new $9m per year contract (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3853135)

Also, in retirement news, good riddance to one of the most unlikeable players ever (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852617)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2009, 05:05:20 PM
Sox tickets went on general sale today

Now I'm stuck in a f'ing "Virtual Waiting Room"  ](*,)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on January 24, 2009, 05:07:13 PM
(http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/151/3147~Kansas-City-Royals-Posters.jpg)

Come on you Royals!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2009, 11:48:55 AM
After spending another hour in the "Virtual Waiting Room" this morning, I was eventually able to buy my Sox tickets.

Seven games at Fenway in July. All at face-value and no obstructed views.........result !!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 27, 2009, 01:23:09 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After spending another hour in the "Virtual Waiting Room" this morning, I was eventually able to buy my Sox tickets.

Seven games at Fenway in July. All at face-value and no obstructed views.........result !!!


you going to try to catch a game at the new yankee stadium?

I like Fenway a lot, I also like Citizens Bank Park in philadelphia.

I am psyched to get a new yankee stadium.  I LOVED the old stadium, but it seems like most people who were "upset" about getting a new stadium were the people who watched it on TV.

As someone who goes to games, I want a new awesome stadium.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2009, 07:40:19 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After spending another hour in the "Virtual Waiting Room" this morning, I was eventually able to buy my Sox tickets.

Seven games at Fenway in July. All at face-value and no obstructed views.........result !!!


you going to try to catch a game at the new yankee stadium?

I like Fenway a lot, I also like Citizens Bank Park in philadelphia.

I am psyched to get a new yankee stadium.  I LOVED the old stadium, but it seems like most people who were "upset" about getting a new stadium were the people who watched it on TV.

As someone who goes to games, I want a new awesome stadium.


Not on this trip.

I was invited to the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies next July. On that trip I'd have also gone to the two new NYC ballparks.

However, the trip out to Cooperstown would have meant at least two days without a baseball game. As much as I like Cooperstown itself, having been to a couple of inductions already, I've no real interest in going again,

What with the price of flights, and NYC hotels plus the high demand/cost for Yankees/Mets tix in the first season of their ballparks, I decided that it was more cost effective to just go to one city this time.

My trip to Boston is now for 10 games in 10 days. This is very unusual for me. Normally I stay in one place for no more than 5 days but more often or not just two (on one trip I spent 5 weeks watching games but only stayed in a city more than one night on two occasions).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 27, 2009, 11:33:54 AM
Just out of curiousity, being English, what's with the love of baseball?

(Im'sure it's in the thread somewhere, but the thread is 25 pages long)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2009, 03:28:20 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Just out of curiousity, being English, what's with the love of baseball?

(Im'sure it's in the thread somewhere, but the thread is 25 pages long)


I think that my explanation was on a previous thread.

However, check your PM's for something that explains all
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 28, 2009, 12:02:56 AM
UK Redsox,
When are your Redsox games?

I know something that goes on in the summer that you might be interested in.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 28, 2009, 07:50:12 AM
July 4th weekend and the week after.

I'm carrying out an annual inspection to see if their "temporary" independence should be extended for another year.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 28, 2009, 11:10:13 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
July 4th weekend and the week after.

I'm carrying out an annual inspection to see if their "temporary" independence should be extended for another year.


You guys want to look foolish again?

Anyway, I know of something you might be interested that goes on in MA, CT and NY.

My friends have a team.  It is a vintage baseball league and they play in 1850's and 1860's rules. (one has a glove and catchers, the others doesn't)

The talk, the uniforms, the pitchers mounds, no gloves, the strike counts etc.

The whole thing.

I wouldn't even bet that coming from England they would let you play a game.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 07, 2009, 07:47:43 PM
A-Rod linked to steroids (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3890785)

Wow...........................

We knew A-Rod was self-centred, unpopular with his team mates, and partial to some musical-MILF but he was also meant to be the guy who would make us forget about Bonds, Giambi, Clemens and baseball's "Steroid Era" in general.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 09, 2009, 11:41:53 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
A-Rod linked to steroids (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3890785)

Wow...........................

We knew A-Rod was self-centred, unpopular with his team mates, and partial to some musical-MILF but he was also meant to be the guy who would make us forget about Bonds, Giambi, Clemens and baseball's "Steroid Era" in general.


Still my favorite player.

He just needs to admit it.

I also don't think anyone who tests positive should be in the HOF.
As much as I like the guy, I think the insanity needs to stop somewhere.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 09, 2009, 09:00:11 PM
Quote from: pmarachi
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
A-Rod linked to steroids (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3890785)

Wow...........................Still my favorite player.

He just needs to admit it.

I also don't think anyone who tests positive should be in the HOF.
As much as I like the guy, I think the insanity needs to stop somewhere.


And admit it he has (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3894847)

Well done Alex for admitting you cheated BUT why wait until you were caught ? (see his interview with Katie Curic a couple of yeards ago where he denies ever using PED's)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 10, 2009, 12:17:17 AM
yeah, but no one is going to come out and admit before they are caught.

Let's not make it look like everyone else is coming out and admitting it right off the bat.

I'm bummed out, but I am glad he just manned up, and didn't pull the old "I only tried it once, and I got caught" garbage.


I do think he gets a hard time.
I have an article written by a Boston writer.  I will find it and post it.

Despite the fact that it is written by someone from the worst city in the world, it's actually very good.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 10, 2009, 12:19:32 AM
a good article from a boston writer (no seriously)
 
Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe:

Quote
So now we have it, the Great American Scandal. Alex Rodriguez meets Steroids. Finally, we have an intersection of our soap operatic A-Rod obsession and the plague that infected our national pastime.

Here's how we should know that we've had enough: Some of us are starting to feel compassion for him. Don't know about the rest of you folks, but some of us out here have long since run out of outrage. It was long taken by everyone from Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens to Mark McGwire and Rafael Palmeiro. Now into the mix comes Rodriguez, a prototype for the psychologically and emotionally damaged megastar whose existence has played out before the American public like the life of Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show."

For the moment, here's the biggest problem: There reportedly were 103 other names on that list. Who are the others? Why don't we know? Is it even remotely possible that Rodriguez's name appears on a list with 103 utility men and bit players, that he is the only notable presence among a cast of extras and stand-ins?

Or has it reached the point now that we get to pick and choose whom we decide to smear, deconstruct and castigate?

Before anyone jumps to conclusions, nobody is suggesting that Rodriguez is innocent here. That's not the point. But he's not even close to being alone. Had the Boston Globe or New York Times or ESPN received the same information that Sports Illustrated received about Rodriguez failing a drug test during the 2003 season, we all would have printed it out of professional obligation. At the same time, we cannot help but wonder why certain sources selected Rodriguez's name from a list of 104 and streamlined it to the nation when 103 others effectively were ignored.

Here in Boston, save for the affair involving Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, we have been surprisingly immune from performance-enhancing crimes in the world of professional sports. (Harrison served a four-game suspension in 2007 after admitting that he used human growth hormone.) Even then, more than a few Englanders defended Harrison's actions by suggesting he was merely trying to recover from an injury so that he return to the field more quickly, apologists turning a blind eye to the sins of their own.

As for any transgressions that have taken place at Fenway Park, let's not fool ourselves. There must have been at least some deceit. When Major League Baseball released the Mitchell Report late in 2007, details included an e-mail from Theo Epstein concerning the possible steroid use of reliever Eric Gagne -- the Sox made a trade for Gagne anyway -- and a photocopy of a personal check written in 2001 by former Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn to known steroids dealer and former New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski. Vaughn declined to speak to Mitchell, and so we can only wonder if Vaughn was using performance enhancers during the 1995 and 1996 seasons, his peak years in Boston, which included one Most Valuable Player Award (1995).

In 2003, the year of Rodriguez's alleged steroid use, Rodriguez won the MVP. It was after that season that the Red Sox tried to trade for him. The results of testing conducted that season were intended to remain anonymous and were for the singular purpose of implementing a new testing policy. According to the SI report, a total of 1,198 players were tested, meaning that 8.8 percent were caught using some form of illegal substance. Know what 8.8 percent translates into? About two players per 25-man roster, about 3.5 players per 40-man. Keep that in mind before arguing that the Red Sox took the field with a cast of altar boys.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 10, 2009, 09:44:36 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
a good article from a boston writer (no seriously)


What's wrong with the writing of Bob Ryan and Dan Shaunessey ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 10, 2009, 12:57:59 PM
The A-Rod steroids story is so important that it requires a comment from President Obama (http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3895877&categoryid=2378529)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 10, 2009, 10:35:59 PM
Bob "I think Jason Kidd's wife should be smacked" Ryan?

He is actually good, knows his baseball, and despite living in the worst place in America, and rooting for the enemy, I can't say anything bad about him.


Shaugnessy on the hand is a joke.

Here is a funny site that someone showed me during the playoffs in 2004

http://danshaughnessy.blogspot.com/

"We Read Dan Shaughnessy So You Don't Have To"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: HTFCacc2007 on February 11, 2009, 07:36:55 AM
I've heard on DigitalSpy that the BBC have picked up the rights from five this year for the MLB.

I assume this would only relate to the highlight packages and the late night Sunday game but could be intresting! ESPN America still have all the other rights.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2009, 07:59:18 AM
Quote from: "HTFCacc2007"
I've heard on DigitalSpy that the BBC have picked up the rights from five this year for the MLB.

I assume this would only relate to the highlight packages and the late night Sunday game but could be intresting! ESPN America still have all the other rights.


Its a shame if Five have lost the MLB rights. They've done a great job over the years (although they never really replaced Todd Macklin).

Prior to Five's MLB coverage (and the one season that Channel 4 did just before) I used to order tapes from "Pontel" or have them mailed over by contacts Stateside.

Since the advent of MLB.com my watching of full games of Five and NASN (Now ESPN America) has diminished considerably, its much easier (and time efficient) to watch their highlights packages.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 18, 2009, 08:30:37 AM
"A-Roid" faces the media (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2009/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=3914265)

Not a great performance from Mr Madonna, yet another version of events and more new questions than answers.

If Alex and the Yankees thought that one press conference would get the media off the case, there's no chance of that now.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: gerags on February 18, 2009, 09:55:48 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
"A-Roid" faces the media (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2009/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=3914265)

Not a great performance from Mr Madonna, yet another version of events and more new questions than answers.

If Alex and the Yankees thought that one press conference would get the media off the case, there's no chance of that now.


Just got back from the States last Saturday and this is huge news over there. Another player (can't remember his name) was tested positive several times and each time the results were 'ignored'.

Over a hundred players tested positive and the powers that be saying they had the list of players but weren't aware of what the list was for. It's been a massive cover up.

Though a 'discussion' programme raised the issue that the majority of fans are not rushing to the grounds burning their season tickets or protesting the injustice and unfairness of banned steroids. In fact it seems that they've accepted that this is a regular occurance.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 18, 2009, 11:12:19 PM
Quote from: "gerags"


Though a 'discussion' programme raised the issue that the majority of fans are not rushing to the grounds burning their season tickets or protesting the injustice and unfairness of banned steroids. In fact it seems that they've accepted that this is a regular occurance.


Exactly. Is not stopping me spending far too much money to watch another ten games this season. In fact, all the steroid drama justs adds to my interest.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: gerags on February 19, 2009, 12:01:32 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "gerags"


Though a 'discussion' programme raised the issue that the majority of fans are not rushing to the grounds burning their season tickets or protesting the injustice and unfairness of banned steroids. In fact it seems that they've accepted that this is a regular occurance.


Exactly. Is not stopping me spending far too much money to watch another ten games this season. In fact, all the steroid drama justs adds to my interest.


In that case, do you think there should be a complete lift on drugs in this sport and let everyone do what they like ?
An even playing field as such ?

I think this is the only other alternative as the current bans obviously don't work.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 19, 2009, 08:42:14 AM
Quote from: "gerags"


In that case, do you think there should be a complete lift on drugs in this sport and let everyone do what they like ?
An even playing field as such ?

I think this is the only other alternative as the current bans obviously don't work.


The problem with lifting bans is that possession of the drugs in question is itself illegal.

Eg the drug that A-Roid is supposed to have tested positive for back in 2003 wasn't even available on prescription in the USA let alone as an over-the-counter product.

However, the statute of limitations on any narcotics possession charge has apparently now run out.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 20, 2009, 05:33:30 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


The problem with lifting bans is that possession of the drugs in question is itself illegal.


exactly!

The problem is

A) drugs are bad and it is cheating.
B) it's in the past, and you can't honestly use selective justice to retroactively  punish people 6 years later.
C) MLB didn't want to make rules that may have helped preventing this stuff from happening in the beginning.

The only thing they can do now is test everyone at the start of every season, and test random players throughout the season.  Maybe even test every player randomly during the season as well.  It may cost a lot and may be a pain, but baseball has the cash, and I don't care if it's a pain because these guys obviously need to be babysat.

Also make the punishment moving forward stiffer.  A solid year would be nice, second offense life ban.

That would deter some people I would think.  


All that being said, I support Arod.
thee end.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 05, 2009, 09:49:02 AM
World Baseball Classic II just starting now on MLB.com

China @ Japan in the first game, with the next great pitching star "Yu Darvish" on the mound for Japan.

Who's ya got ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 05, 2009, 11:22:46 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
World Baseball Classic II just starting now on MLB.com

China @ Japan in the first game, with the next great pitching star "Yu Darvish" on the mound for Japan.

Who's ya got ?


So YOU'RE the guy who watches the WBC!!!!

I knew there must be a reason why they had it again!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 05, 2009, 01:30:25 PM
Meanwhile back back at regular Spring Training, the LA Dodgers have finally re-signed Manny "Being Manny" Ramirez.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2009, 03:13:49 AM
I want Cuba to win.

Viva Fidel!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2009, 03:16:31 AM
On a change of topic, who should I support in Major League Baseball?

Is there any team that's a bit like Villa who have a glorious history but aren't worshipped-by-the-media-wankers like the Yankees (America's Man Ure)?

Are there any British or, better still, Brummie players in it?

If not, due to the Hispanic influence on the game, there must at least be a few players called Villa!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 07, 2009, 10:53:21 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
On a change of topic, who should I support in Major League Baseball?

Is there any team that's a bit like Villa who have a glorious history but aren't worshipped-by-the-media-wankers like the Yankees (America's Man Ure)?

Are there any British or, better still, Brummie players in it?

If not, due to the Hispanic influence on the game, there must at least be a few players called Villa!


Surprisingly there's never been a MLB player called "Villa". The closest are:-

From To
2004 2004 Eduardo Villacis
2000 2004 Brandon Villafuerte
2006 2008 Carlos Villanueva
1990 1993 Hector Villanueva
2003 2008 Oscar Villarreal

The last Brit that I remember in MLB is Lance Painter. He was born in Bedford but retired in 2003.

Probably the most well known Brit to have played was Bobby Thompson of the New York Giants. He hit the "Shot heard round the world" that lead to the most famous commentary in baseball history "the Giants win the pennant! the Giants win the pennant!". (A few years ago I had a letter regarding Bobby Thompson published in the Daily Telegraph.)

As for a team to follow, here's some suggestions:-

Boston Red Sox - Well, I would say that !!

Cleveland Indians - Although Randy's got nothing to do with them, they are in Cleveland so there's a slight Villa connection. Also if you ever visit the city there's the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as an added bonus. On the downside they've got a stupid name and a racist logo.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Great history without any real recent success, compelling player (Manny "Being Manny" Ramirez) and manager (Joe Torre). Seem poised to challenge for the title in the near future.

Tampa Bay Rays - A group of young players lead by a slightly off the wall manager. Last season they finished above the Red Sox and Yankees before eventually losing in the World Series. Seem set to challenge for years to come. Probably the most Villa-like team.


Don't go for...........................

Washington Nationals - complete no-hopers

Baltimore Orioles & Toronto Blue Jays - in the same division as the Red Sox, Yankees and Rays, so they've no chance.

New York Yankees - The Evil Empire. They're Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal rolled into one.

Chicago Cubs - For sadists only
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2009, 11:59:33 AM
I wonder if I should support the Cubs as I support the Bears and Cubs are baby Bears?
I am thinking of Cleveland as I think they were the first team to have a black player (I might be wrong though). Don't think I'll pick Red Sox sorry. They seem too popular to me.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 07, 2009, 12:57:30 PM
In all honesty, if you are just picking up baseball, you can't root for the Redsox or Yankees.

Sorry UKR, but the Redsox eclipsed the Yankees as the ultimate frontrunner team a while back, and the Yankees are the team that everyone just hates.

(I am a Yankee fan, grew up one and still live 30 minutes from the stadium.  Closest pro-stadium to my home by a long shot)

But in reality, Yankees, Redsox are out.

Cubs are kind of the trendy Chicago team.  If you like to follow Chicago, I would go White Sox.

If I were you I would take two things into account.

1) Pick a team that is in a city that you may actually want to visit if you come over here.

2) Pick a team that has a following, so you may actually meet another fan someday.

(Trust me, as a Villa fan, it gets lonely when no one at the pub even knows what your team is, and people keep asking "is that like arsenal?")

I would say the short list may go...

Mets- They play in New York, and even though I HATE the Mets, no one is ever going to accuse you of jumping on the bandwagon.  Plus they play in NY (kinda)...

Phillies- yeah they won the WS, but trust me, no one is gonna accuse you of being a follower.  The fan base is rabid, and it's still a team that you can get into.  Even though they won the WS, they aren't thought of as a sure thing (this is a lot different than football)

Angels/ Dodgers/ -  LA is cool.

White Sox/ Cubs- Chicago is cool, your'e already a bears fan.  I would suggest the Sox, but you seem to be more into the Cubs, and it's a better stadium experiance.

Oakland A's- Cool City too.  Always a decent squad.


Clevo is a bad choice.

Cleveland is not the first team to have a black player, and trust me, you will NEVER EVER EVER EVER- EVER want to go to cleveland for anything!

Also, no Tampa Bay.  You don't want to go to Tampa Bay... Trust me on that... and the team doesn't even play in Tampa Bay anyway... They play in a worse city across the bridge.  (For now...)


Bottom line is this.  Go with your heart.  



(and the best looking hat)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 07, 2009, 08:00:26 PM
Cheers for advice.

I think I will go for the Chicago teams, Chicago looks nice (they had lots of adverts up a year or so back in our city centre cos it's twinned with Birmingham).

I assume they are different conferences (like Jets/Giants) so I can follow both, or is that cheating?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 07, 2009, 11:06:47 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Cheers for advice.


I assume they are different conferences (like Jets/Giants) so I can follow both, or is that cheating?


American league and National league.

In the National league the pitchers bat.  In the American league they have a designated hitter, and the pitcher doesn't bat.

The cubs are national league.


And no, you can't follow both.

You are actually required to like one and extremely dislike the other.

I am a yankee fan and I hate the Mets more than I hate the redsox.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2009, 02:58:06 AM
I have been on this site to try to decide (seeing as nasty pmarachi won't let me have two teams!)...

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Baseball-Team-to-Support

I think I am going to follow the advice and watch some games before deciding which team appeals to me.

Unfortunately, as I only tend to watch about one baseball match every three years this may take some time!

I have found out the American for "Glory-Hunter". It's "Front-Runner".

I will drop it casually into a H&V thread and see if anyone knows what I'm on about!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 08, 2009, 08:24:53 AM
Yesterday saw one of history's greatest sporting upsets as Holland beat the Dominican Republic (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090307&content_id=3935460&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb) in the World Baseball Classic.

This is as much of an upset as if, say................. the Dominican Republic beat Holland at football !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 08, 2009, 08:30:55 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Clevo is a bad choice.

Cleveland is not the first team to have a black player, and trust me, you will NEVER EVER EVER EVER- EVER want to go to cleveland for anything!


They were the second team to have a black player in the post-war era. Larry Doby joined them a matter of weeks after Jackie Robinson had joined the Dodgers. They also brought in the legendary Satchel Paige as well.

As I mentioned, Cleveland has the RnR Hall of Fame. That's gotta count for something.


Whilst, like football, you can only support one team, you can have a passing interest in a team from the other league. As long as there's no rivalry with your main team. Eg, I also take an interest in the Milwaukee Brewers (because the have the best commentator and a friend of mine lives in Milwaukee) and the Atlanta Braves (because they were the first team I saw a lot of on TV and they used to play in Boston).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 08, 2009, 06:31:42 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I have been on this site to try to decide (seeing as nasty pmarachi won't let me have two teams!)...

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Baseball-Team-to-Support

I think I am going to follow the advice and watch some games before deciding which team appeals to me.

Unfortunately, as I only tend to watch about one baseball match every three years this may take some time!

I have found out the American for "Glory-Hunter". It's "Front-Runner".

I will drop it casually into a H&V thread and see if anyone knows what I'm on about!



HAHAHA

hell!

You can root for 5 teams if you want!

But seriously, follow your gut.  












and pick a cool hat...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2009, 07:48:03 AM
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands. They only went and beat the Dominican Republic again last night, knocking their opponents out and booking themselves a surprising place in the next round.

Highlights (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200903113971741)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 11, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands. They only went and beat the Dominican Republic again last night, knocking their opponents out and booking themselves a surprising place in the next round.

Highlights (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200903113971741)


It is so odd that this is going on.  They don't talk about it on the radio the tv or anything.  It's like it's not even going on.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2009, 10:49:10 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands.


That line makes me chuckle!


Where were they from again?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2009, 11:54:02 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands.


That line makes me chuckle!


Where were they from again?


Haarlem I think.


Ah, where the Globetrotters come from.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 12, 2009, 09:24:55 AM
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands.


That line makes me chuckle!


It makes just as much sense as "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim", which is a real Major League Baseball team.

It's like Wolves becoming "The Wolverhampton Wanderers of Birmingham"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 12, 2009, 09:37:48 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Well done to the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands.


That line makes me chuckle!


It makes just as much sense as "The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim", which is a real Major League Baseball team.

It's like Wolves becoming "The Wolverhampton Wanderers of Birmingham"


But the LAA is a weird situation.  They were the Anahiem Angels, and Anahiem is like 30 minutes or less from LA (which in the US is very very close), and then the city of Los Angeles sued them to put the LA in (I am pretty sure), because they accepted money from the city of LA.

It is stupid, and it is weird.

Not as weird as the New York Giants and New York Jets, who both play in New Jersey.

And keep in mind, the Tampa Bay Rays don't play in Tampa...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 12, 2009, 09:41:50 AM
Actually, I was wrong.  It is actually much dumber than I thought...

Quote

An expansion franchise, the club was founded in Los Angeles in 1961. Then the Los Angeles Angels, the team was based at Los Angeles' Wrigley Field (not to be confused with Chicago's stadium of the same name). The team has gone through several name changes in their history, first changing to the California Angels in 1965 to emphasize their status as the only AL team in California. When The Walt Disney Company took control in 1997, it extensively renovated Angel Stadium on the condition that both the stadium's name and the team's name contain the word "Anaheim." Disney was hoping to capitalize on the proximity of nearby Disneyland to enhance the tourism in the area, and thus the team became the Anaheim Angels.

In 2005, new owner Arte Moreno wanted to include "Los Angeles" in the team's name, in order to better tap into the Los Angeles media market, the second largest in the country. In compliance with the terms of its lease with the city of Anaheim, the team changed its name to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Hotly disputed when initially announced, the change was eventually upheld in court and still stands as of 2008, though the team usually refers to itself as simply the Angels in its home media market.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2009, 12:05:25 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"

And keep in mind, the Tampa Bay Rays don't play in Tampa...


The Rays do play in the "Tampa Bay Area", its just that they play in St Pete rather than Tampa.

If they were the "Tampa Rays" it'd be wrong but I think "Tampa Bay Rays" is technically correct.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 13, 2009, 12:44:54 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"

And keep in mind, the Tampa Bay Rays don't play in Tampa...


The Rays do play in the "Tampa Bay Area", its just that they play in St Pete rather than Tampa.

If they were the "Tampa Rays" it'd be wrong but I think "Tampa Bay Rays" is technically correct.


Oh, I thought Tampa Bay was the actual town.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on March 13, 2009, 01:06:28 PM
On a smaller note:-

Rushden & Diamonds don't play in Rushden, they play in Irthingborough...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 13, 2009, 08:56:59 PM
I thought they played in Diamonds.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2009, 09:27:08 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Oh, I thought Tampa Bay was the actual town.


Da Wiki is all knowing (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on March 13, 2009, 10:10:17 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I thought they played in Diamonds.


No, that's baseball...

They were formed through a merger between Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds hence the name and location. I dimly recall that they are popularly known as The Murderers in non league circles on account of this but I may be wrong.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 14, 2009, 03:51:37 PM
there is no sort of oraganized baseball at all in England?

Nothing?
In the states if you looked, you could find a cricket match, a rugby match, even a curling facility.

I didn't realize that there was nothing.

That actually makes UK redsox knowledge of baseball even more impressive.


I am a big baseball fan and consider myself pretty up to par on baseball, but this guy, from England blows me out of the water...



(too bad he likes the redsox)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 14, 2009, 04:07:09 PM
There is some baseball in UK but it seems to be just ex-pats on US military bases playing.

http://www.trymysport.co.uk/baseball_softball.htm

When Villa signed Archie Hunter, wasn't he originally signed as a baseball player?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 15, 2009, 11:34:19 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


I didn't realize that there was nothing.

That actually makes UK redsox knowledge of baseball even more impressive.

I am a big baseball fan and consider myself pretty up to par on baseball, but this guy, from England blows me out of the water...

(too bad he likes the redsox)


The cheque's in the post
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2009, 12:59:20 PM
Forget "Manny-being-Manny", here's "Manny-being-Freddie"

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 23, 2009, 01:16:54 PM
So much for "America's Pastime".................

The final of the World Baseball Classic will be between Japan and Korea (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090322&content_id=4049190&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 24, 2009, 11:52:37 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
So much for "America's Pastime".................

The final of the World Baseball Classic will be between Japan and Korea (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090322&content_id=4049190&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)


That thing is still going on?!?!?!

You would be pretty hard pressed to find this final game on TV.

What's it going to be on? ESPN 6?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 24, 2009, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
So much for "America's Pastime".................

The final of the World Baseball Classic will be between Japan and Korea (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090322&content_id=4049190&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)


That thing is still going on?!?!?!

You would be pretty hard pressed to find this final game on TV.

What's it going to be on? ESPN 6?


I think that the semi's & final (won by Japan in extra innings) were shown on ESPN itself. Not only that, ESPN's frontline announcers were used.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 24, 2009, 08:47:32 PM
How did Scotland get on?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2009, 06:04:13 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
How did Scotland get on?


Glasgow born Bobby Thomson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Thomson) would have been their star player but he's 85 now.

He was probably Britain's finest baseball player.

However, Exeter born Henry Chadwick (http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/hofers/detail.jsp?playerId=492558) is probably the most important Brit in the sport's history.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 26, 2009, 03:34:48 AM
Been a Red Sox fan since the early 90s. I will get to Fenway one day, dammit!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 29, 2009, 12:16:12 PM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Been a Red Sox fan since the early 90s. I will get to Fenway one day, dammit!


Its well worth the effort PWS.

THEEEEEE greatest sporting venue of them all

(http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/research/pqg-annual-conference/images/Fenway_Park.jpg)

Fenway was the first ballpark I went to (back in 1997). Due to a cock up by the ticket booth (yep, back then you could just turn up and pay on the door) my seat location was moved to row 5, right behind home plate. I was closer to the batter than the pitcher was.


I'll be at Fenway for 10 games in July. The first of those games will be the 200th Major League game that I've attended.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 29, 2009, 12:59:18 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


I'll be at Fenway for 10 games in July. The first of those games will be the 200th Major League game that I've attended.


I live 30 minutes or less from Yankee stadium, Ihave had various season ticket packages over the last 5 years, and you have still probably been to more baseball games than I have...


Are you going to check out the new Yankee stadium when you come across?

I have 4 games planned there as of now, and I am sure I will go more once the initial "newness" of the stadium wears off and people are more willing to sell tickets at a reasonable price.

Probably spend quite a few games at Stan's Sports Bar across the street from the stadium...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 30, 2009, 09:43:39 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


I'll be at Fenway for 10 games in July. The first of those games will be the 200th Major League game that I've attended.


I live 30 minutes or less from Yankee stadium, Ihave had various season ticket packages over the last 5 years, and you have still probably been to more baseball games than I have...


Are you going to check out the new Yankee stadium when you come across?


I have 4 games planned there as of now, and I am sure I will go more once the initial "newness" of the stadium wears off and people are more willing to sell tickets at a reasonable price.

Probably spend quite a few games at Stan's Sports Bar across the street from the stadium...


I won't get to the new "Death Star" this season. The travel company I sometimes use wanted me to come over for a NYC/Cooperstown combo but I couldn't seem to make the flights and finances work.

I've been to Stan's a few times as well. I really like that row of shops and bars underneath the traintracks.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2009, 10:27:58 AM
Get your European Baseball coverage HERE (http://www.mister-baseball.com/european-cup-preview-nettunoanzio-italy/)

No UK representative, but I think that H&V should get behind "LEGIONaire Regensburg"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2009, 10:05:12 AM
Its 5 April 2009 and its opening day of the 2009 Major League Baseball season.

The first game is the Atlanta Braves @Philadelphia Phillies (live on Setanta and t'interweb but I don't think there's any terrestrial coverage)

So its time for the pre-season predictions...........

AL East - Rays
AL Central - Indians
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Red Sox

NL East - Mets
NL Central -  Cubs
NL West - Dodgers
NL Wild Card - Phillies

World Series - Dodgers over Indians
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 05, 2009, 01:24:28 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Its 5 April 2009 and its opening day of the 2009 Major League Baseball season.

The first game is the Atlanta Braves @Philadelphia Phillies (live on Setanta and t'interweb but I don't think there's and terrestrial coverage)

So its time for the pre-season predictions...........

AL East - Rays
AL Central - Indians
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Red Sox

NL East - Mets
NL Central -  Cubs
NL West - Dodgers
NL Wild Card - Phillies

World Series - Dodgers over Indians



al east- yanks
al central- white sox
al west - angels
wild card- sox

nl east- phillies
nl central- cubs
nl west- dodgers
nl wild card- marlins

WS- Cubs/ Yanks
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2009, 09:49:45 PM
I think that I already need to take back may "Indians in The Series" prediction

Also, is anyone using mlb.com for video ?

Their new player is sh1t, a real step backwards


Just watched Mets @ Reds on ESPNAmerica

That's exactly what Omar had planned when he signed Santana, Putz & K-Rod. I can't see them having as many late inning meltdowns this season.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 06, 2009, 10:03:34 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Been a Red Sox fan since the early 90s. I will get to Fenway one day, dammit!


Its well worth the effort PWS.

THEEEEEE greatest sporting venue of them all

(http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/research/pqg-annual-conference/images/Fenway_Park.jpg)

Fenway was the first ballpark I went to (back in 1997). Due to a cock up by the ticket booth (yep, back then you could just turn up and pay on the door) my seat location was moved to row 5, right behind home plate. I was closer to the batter than the pitcher was.


I'll be at Fenway for 10 games in July. The first of those games will be the 200th Major League game that I've attended.


Bas***d! <evilgrin>

Wish I could afford to go over, I'll have to stick with watching games on NASN.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 07, 2009, 10:57:54 AM
you really cant beat the AL East for stadiums

fenway, camden yards, and old and now new yankee stadium.

you could do all 3 in three or four days too.


Toronto has a great park too, where you can actually get a hotel room and watch the game from the balcony.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 07, 2009, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Toronto has a great park too, where you can actually get a hotel room and watch the game from the balcony.


Or get up to other things by the windows, as some people have been spotted doing !!


I really like Camden Yards. This year will be one of the few that I don't go there for a game.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 07, 2009, 02:23:09 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Toronto has a great park too, where you can actually get a hotel room and watch the game from the balcony.


Or get up to other things by the windows, as some people have been spotted doing !!


I really like Camden Yards. This year will be one of the few that I don't go there for a game.


I was working in Maryland and in Baltimore a fair bit when they were building Camden Yards, would like to go back there for a game.

I've been to Fenway Park, back in 1987, and also went to see the Twins play at home, forget the name of it, indoor stadium, the something Dome.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2009, 12:31:36 PM
Quote from: "pauliewalnuts"


I've been to Fenway Park, back in 1987, and also went to see the Twins play at home, forget the name of it, indoor stadium, the something Dome.


That'll be the "Metrodome". The Twins will be moving out soon to their own purpose built ballpark about a mile across town. I had a wander by the building site last spring.

Whilst in Minneapolis last year I also went to a St Paul Saints game. Excellent entertainment.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2009, 12:50:21 PM
One of baseball's most famous fans died last weekend

No matter what you might think about Keith Olbermann, this is a superb segment about his Mom (http://jezebel.com/5202402/diamonds-were-this-girls-best-friend)

Its also a great opportunity to mention one of the great baseball names.... Chuck Knoblauch !!
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Post by: Drummond on April 08, 2009, 01:28:52 PM
I wonder which MLB team is the closest to where I live.
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Post by: usav on April 09, 2009, 02:12:30 AM
Quote from: "Drummond"
I wonder which MLB team is the closest to where I live.


Without a doubt, the Boston Red Sox.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 09, 2009, 04:57:59 PM
This has prob been mentioned already, but am I right in thinking 5 aren't covering baseball anymore?

Even though I watched NASN more, still had a soft spot for 5. Mind, never the same since the Toddmeister left.
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on April 09, 2009, 05:56:50 PM
Kansas City Royals to win the World Series
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2009, 10:27:53 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
This has prob been mentioned already, but am I right in thinking 5 aren't covering baseball anymore?

Even though I watched NASN more, still had a soft spot for 5. Mind, never the same since the Toddmeister left.


You're correct, "Five" have dropped baseball. They were key in my early years as a baseball fan and I watched every game they did for several years. Those two games a week were the only baseball we got here in the UK for ages.

"Five" even did a feature on me one night, which I must get round to putting on Youtube at some point.

You're right about Todd Macklin, he was a superb co-presenter. The programme was never the same after he left.

I stopped being a regular watcher of "Five's" coverage when NASN started and then MLB.tv made all games available.

There were rumours that the BBC might pick baseball up but nothing came of that.

I'm actually in the notice period for cancelling my Setanta subscription (which includes NASN/ESPNAmerica).

I was planning on just using the MLB.tv online service this season. However, MLB.tv is crap at the moment. They've had a bust up with Microsoft and are trying to get a "Flash" player system to work. It's been chaos so far. The picture's jumpy, it freezes and they're very slow making the archive available.

The old system was great. I could use WMRecorder to capture the video streams and then watching them at my leisure. The flash player won't allow this.

I might have to withdraw my cancellation of Setanta if MLB don't get things sorted soon.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2009, 10:33:43 AM
A sad bit of news this morning

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090409&content_id=4179446&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

(http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2009/04/09/pXxz3MdK.jpg)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 10, 2009, 06:03:58 PM
Thanks for the update re Five etc mate. Really disappointed because Five probably turned a number of people into ball fans. And Macklin was the best expert they ever had. I remember Tommy Boyd on it!

And a real shame about Adenhart, horrible someone so young goes.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 14, 2009, 09:15:22 AM
R.I.P. one of baseball's true characters -  Mark "The Bird" Fidrych (http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/041309_Mark_Fidrych_dies_at_Mass_home)

(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/2009/04/custom_1239659179748_Mark-Fidrych-Biography-2.jpg)


........and one of its great voices - Harry Kalas (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&content_id=4249036&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

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Post by: UK Redsox on April 16, 2009, 01:44:24 PM
At last someone is fighting back against enforced patriotism (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/04/15/yankees-lawsuit.ap/index.html) at baseball games.

I love baseball but all that "Star Spangled Banner" and "Gold Bless America" stuff gets on my nerves.

On a similar note, whenever they hold one of the (increasingly regular) military parades at Villa Park, I'm the bloke sat down reading the paper.

Militarism like religion has no place in sport.
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Post by: pmarachi on April 18, 2009, 02:20:34 PM
The New Yankee Stadium is awesome!

Pics soon once I figure out how to put them up.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2009, 07:42:16 AM
Indians 22, Yankees 4

That's the kind of result I like to see !!

Highlights (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200904194208413)
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Post by: pmarachi on April 19, 2009, 01:10:39 PM
how did Wang manage to give up 8 runs in one inning?

The guy was once a Cy Young canidate!!!

hey, let me know when the Redsox are a .500 team.

Because the Yankees are!

HA!

"Redsox: the official favorite team of girls that don't really have a favorite team"
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Post by: pmarachi on April 21, 2009, 11:46:29 AM
going to yankee stadium today if the rain holds out.  The place is so amazing that I just can't stay away.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2009, 09:06:16 PM
Hey pmarachi, where's the pics of the new Death Star ?
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Post by: pmarachi on April 22, 2009, 08:40:08 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Hey pmarachi, where's the pics of the new Death Star ?


I only have a few grainy pics on my bb that I uploaded to facebook (which I joined recently).

They are not as good when on the computer screen as I imagined.  
I am going back soon though and will actually remember my camera next time.

(feel free to add me on the facespace and take a look though, Paul Marachi)

The place reminds me of a cross between Citizens Bank Park and Camden Yards
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2009, 02:00:28 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
[

(feel free to add me on the facespace and take a look though, Paul Marachi)

The place reminds me of a cross between Citizens Bank Park and Camden Yards


I can't be doing with Facebook
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Post by: Drummond on April 22, 2009, 04:21:17 PM
So, which is the best ballpark? Wrigley Field?
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2009, 09:08:06 PM
Quote from: "Drummond"
So, which is the best ballpark? Wrigley Field?


An absolute dump. Great history and atmosphere but, as of my last visit, the Cubs made no effort to keep the place clean and well maintained.

I did a press thing at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown after my 30 ballparks in 32 days trip. I told the crowd that Wrigley was the worst of the lot. I was lucky to get out alive.

Having said all that, guess where I'll be on Friday week ..... yep, Wrigley.

My favourites are........

Old ballparks - Fenway Park (Boston). No surprise there but the Sox management have made the most of the limited space available.

New ballparks - Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore). The standard by which all new ballparks are measured.



The worst for me are.......

Old ballparks - Wrigley (pending a re-visit next week)

New ballparks - Comerica (Detroit). My first visit was only three months after it opened and the concrete was already crumbling. They should never have left Tiger Stadium. That place was an absolute classic.
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Post by: pmarachi on April 22, 2009, 11:45:16 PM
Everyone likes Camden yards the best.

The same people who did Camden Yards did yankee stadium.

I am telling you!

You need to get there!

You are only gonna be a 4 drive when you are in Boston!

It's worth it!





I was actually thinking, you know what's a great thing to do while in Boston?




Pack your stuff and go home!
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2009, 07:54:49 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Everyone likes Camden yards the best.

The same people who did Camden Yards did yankee stadium.

I am telling you!

You need to get there!

You are only gonna be a 4 drive when you are in Boston!

It's worth it!


This is one of the rare years when I don't go to Baltimore. I usually try to catch a few games there during my trips. Its a great place to see the Sox on the road.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2009, 05:29:02 AM
Just got back to the hotel after watching Toronto's 14-0 hammering of the Chi Sox.

Despite it being 24 hours since I left the UK, I stayed to the end just in case there was a historic 15 run rally.

1 game down and 8 to go on this trip [plus Seattle @ Chicago MLS next Saturday)
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Post by: pmarachi on April 25, 2009, 12:09:19 PM
did you catch any of the yankee/sox game?!?!?!

WOW

it was a great game.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2009, 01:37:47 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
did you catch any of the yankee/sox game?!?!?!

WOW

it was a great game.


I was scoreboard watching between innings at The Cell.

Yankees v Sox games, whether at Fenway or the Death Star, have the best sporting atmosphere you can get.
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Post by: pmarachi on April 25, 2009, 10:35:40 PM
So I did a count today while out shopping with the wife & son.

I live 30 minutes from Yankee Stadium, and 3 hours from Fenway.

I counted:

Yankee Hats: 4

Red Sox Hats: 13

All the Yankee hats were on men.  All the Redsox hats were on women (except one).  One of them was pink.

pink...
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 26, 2009, 04:22:04 AM
So Yankee fans, how'd today's game go ?!?

Oh yes, just a blown 6 run lead.

Meanwhile I was sat in The Cell freezing my bollocks off (85 degrees at 2pm but 42 degrees by 7pm) as the Chi Sox got their revenge for last night's hammering by beating the Blue Jays 10-2.

Tomorrow its Doc Halladay for the Jays, so the slugfests should come to an abrupt end.
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Post by: pmarachi on April 26, 2009, 01:39:50 PM
what other stadiums are you going to on this trip?

Do you take photos of all of your trips?

This would make a great book.  A guy from England comes to the US for the love of baseball, and documents the trips.
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Post by: pmarachi on April 27, 2009, 01:59:55 AM
watching a Yankee/Sox game is annoying.

Joe Morgan is horrible.

I know that the media LOVES the redsox and everything, and I know that the yankees are like the "bad guys", but these commentators literally think the sox can do no wrong.

It has become so trendy to be a sox fan that it is really hard to watch them play.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 27, 2009, 03:07:50 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
watching a Yankee/Sox game is annoying.

Joe Morgan is horrible.

I know that the media LOVES the redsox and everything, and I know that the yankees are like the "bad guys", but these commentators literally think the sox can do no wrong.

It has become so trendy to be a sox fan that it is really hard to watch them play.


The one thing I'll say about Joe Morgan is that he's not as bad as Tim McCarver.

I like it that ESPN have added Steve Phillips to the Sunday Night team. I expect he has to bite his tongue whenever Jo makes one of his regular blunders.

Having said that, I met Joe in Cooperstown a few years back and he was really interesting to talk to.

Great steal of home by Jacoby
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 27, 2009, 03:10:50 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
what other stadiums are you going to on this trip?

Do you take photos of all of your trips?

This would make a great book.  A guy from England comes to the US for the love of baseball, and documents the trips.


Photos of a fat bald bloke in front of various ballparks. Yep, that's what the world wants to see

Didn't I send PM you links to some photos from Minnesota last year and to the article that the Hall fo Fame did on me ?

Also, as mentioned before, I must get round to uploading to Youtube the feature that "Five" did on me a few years back.

As for the ballparks on this trip.

So far its been three games at US Cellular. Next up is three Sox @ Indians at whatever they call The Jake in Cleveland these days.

Then its back here to Chicago for three at Wrigley Field
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Post by: pmarachi on April 27, 2009, 12:13:12 PM
you sent me the article, and I would love to see pictures of anything at pmarachi@gmail.com
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 27, 2009, 05:53:09 PM
Did enjoy the game last night. I don't mind Miller & Morgan, but that may be because I am so used to hearing them.

(http://nationofone.mlblogs.com/sweep.jpg)
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Post by: pmarachi on April 27, 2009, 11:10:08 PM
is everyone in England a Redsox fan like everyone in America is an Arsenal fan?
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 28, 2009, 03:52:32 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
is everyone in England a Redsox fan like everyone in America is an Arsenal fan?


Remember, I've been a Sox fan since before they were good. I was told at the time that I was letting myself in for a lifetime of hurt but it turned out to be just seven years.

Its a good job that my first game wasn't at Wrigley !!

Anyhow, I was at the Sox 11th consecutive win tonight. A 3 run homer by J-Bay off K-Wood in the 9th and then (after a few dodgy moments) the Save by P-Bon.

This followed a great pitching duel between Tim "He's even older than me" Wakefield and Cliff "how the hell did he ever with a Cy Young award" Lee.

I see that the Yankees lost in Detroit (Twin towns Baghdad and Beirut), so all it good in the world.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2009, 07:18:38 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
is everyone in England a Redsox fan like everyone in America is an Arsenal fan?


Like a lot of Brits, I really started following baseball in 97 when Channel 5 started showing it. I chose the Red Sox to support as they seemed the US version of Villa. Great history but more likely to give a life of broken promises. Probably also helped the fac tthe Toddmeister was a Sox fan so talked about the history etc so I learned more about them than any other team.
I nearly chose the Mariners because I loved watching Griffey, Randy etc. Bizarrely, since we won the WS, I've been a much less "dedicated" fan than I was. I only now rarely check results, standings, news etc. Long gone are the days when I watched every game I could knew most of the players in each league. Still want to go to Fenway one day though. And the wankees to combust <evilgrin>
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2009, 09:10:50 PM
Yoooooooouk [Kevin Youkilis] entering Progressive Field in Cleveland this afternoon

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Prog4.jpg)

Progressive Field in Cleveland photos

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Prog1.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Prog2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Prog3.jpg)

US Cellular Field in Chicago photos

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Cell1.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Cell3.jpg)
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Post by: SteveN on April 29, 2009, 09:57:58 PM
Just watched short highlights of Red Sox Indians game.  Is it unusual to see so many errors as was made by the Red Sox?
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Post by: pmarachi on April 30, 2009, 12:08:46 AM
the media here in the new york tristate area (NY, NJ, CT) calls the Redsox nation "Aryan Nation", which I always manage to get a good laugh at.

It doesn't matter what team you follow, as long as you like baseball, I just think it's funny that so many people from England seem to be Sox fans.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2009, 04:32:47 AM
I got my second ever foul ball tonight. A diving one handed catch of a screaming foul by David "Big Papi" Ortiz in the top of the first inning.

(Any video of me just picking the ball up as it rolled along the floor is an optical illusion !!).

After that I watched the Sox come back from 5-0 down to beat the Indians in extra innings with Jon Van Every's first career Major League Home Run and a tense save from P-Bon.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 01, 2009, 05:28:05 AM
Today was the first of my three games at Wrigley.

As I've mentioned before, this is one of my least favourite ballparks. However, the Cubs seem to have at last started doing some basic maintenance. The place was a lot cleaner than I remember, it had been painted and even the restrooms were clean and rust free.

Cubs are still losing, so some things don't change
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2009, 09:32:50 AM
So far this season......... Sox 5, Evil Empire 0

The A-Rod circus should be back in the Bronx this week.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2009, 07:50:22 AM
Manny, Manny, Manny ............ what were you thinking

Oh wait, it's Manny, so he wasn't thinking !

The way things are going Rey Ordonez may yet get elected to the Hall of Fame. I doubt that any of the stars will
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2009, 02:41:13 PM
R.I.P. Dom DiMaggio (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30637260/). Dead at 92.

Brother of some other bloke who was pretty good at baseball (and married some actress) !!
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Post by: pmarachi on May 09, 2009, 02:27:06 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
So far this season......... Sox 5, Evil Empire 0

The A-Rod circus should be back in the Bronx this week.



Arod.

First pitch.

3 RUN HOMER!!!








Also, isn't it funny that the Mitchell Report (made by someone with ties to the sox) didn't pick up on Manny juicing?  The problem with that report for everyone who watches baseball is that you can't make a report like that if you have ties to a team.  It just won't work...
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2009, 10:33:54 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
So far this season......... Sox 5, Evil Empire 0

The A-Rod circus should be back in the Bronx this week.



Arod.

First pitch.

3 RUN HOMER!!!

Also, isn't it funny that the Mitchell Report (made by someone with ties to the sox) didn't pick up on Manny juicing?  The problem with that report for everyone who watches baseball is that you can't make a report like that if you have ties to a team.  It just won't work...



The thing about the former Mr Madonna is that he's so good its difficult for even a Sox fan like me to work up any hatred. Despite all that's gone on I have loved it if he'd have been able (like he wanted to before the Union butted in) to join the Sox.

Yes' the Boston connection to the report gave me doubts as well. However, at the time the only people talking were Canseco and McNamee so it was really only people with connections to those two or BALCO that got fingered.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 10, 2009, 06:00:15 PM
Wrigley Field, Chicago. Home of your 1908 World Series winners

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/00-Wrigley-1.gif)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/00-Wrigley-2.gif)
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 10, 2009, 06:24:22 PM
Why have they got an India flag there?
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 11, 2009, 04:41:13 PM
Are the mighty Royals still top of their group?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2009, 09:39:28 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Are the mighty Royals still top of their group?


Yep, in a virtual tie with Detroit.

They're one of the surprises of the season so far, mainly thanks to the great pitching of Zach Grienke.
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 13, 2009, 01:07:53 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Are the mighty Royals still top of their group?


Yep, in a virtual tie with Detroit.

They're one of the surprises of the season so far, mainly thanks to the great pitching of Zach Grienke.


That and my suburb support!

*Winky*
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Post by: pmarachi on May 15, 2009, 01:07:35 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Are the mighty Royals still top of their group?


Yep, in a virtual tie with Detroit.

They're one of the surprises of the season so far, mainly thanks to the great pitching of Zach Grienke.


they won't make the playoffs...
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 15, 2009, 09:09:46 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Are the mighty Royals still top of their group?


Yep, in a virtual tie with Detroit.

They're one of the surprises of the season so far, mainly thanks to the great pitching of Zach Grienke.


they won't make the playoffs...


Yes we will! We are the by far the greatest (Baseball) team, the world has ever seen!
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Post by: pmarachi on May 15, 2009, 12:07:32 PM
this is amazing...

Wait for it.  Wait for it.

http://withleather.uproxx.com/2009/05/official-scorer-this-guy-sucks
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Post by: usav on May 15, 2009, 02:07:50 PM
How can you get to the semi-pros and be that bad?
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Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 15, 2009, 09:58:58 PM
Can't access that site at work - what happens?
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Post by: pmarachi on May 16, 2009, 12:30:57 PM
Quote from: "usav"
How can you get to the semi-pros and be that bad?


you got me...

I mean seriously, a middleschool kid who has never played before could intentionally walk someone...

Was he high? Drunk?
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on May 16, 2009, 09:03:38 PM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Can't access that site at work - what happens?


I've watched it twice and I still have no idea!
The pitcher does some girlie throws and then the other team start celebrating, don't know why!
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 16, 2009, 11:49:45 PM
Isn't throwing the ball away a bit cowardly?

Reminds me of the Aussies' greatest disgrace in cricket...


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Post by: pmarachi on May 17, 2009, 01:26:57 AM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Can't access that site at work - what happens?


I've watched it twice and I still have no idea!
The pitcher does some girlie throws and then the other team start celebrating, don't know why!


then I think you are in the wrong thread.
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on May 17, 2009, 04:09:02 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Can't access that site at work - what happens?


I've watched it twice and I still have no idea!
The pitcher does some girlie throws and then the other team start celebrating, don't know why!


then I think you are in the wrong thread.


But I like this thread. It's sort of like looking at one of those 'Magic Eye' pictures, you spend ages staring at it trying to work out what it is, then suddenly it seems to become clear and then, bang, no it's gone again.
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Post by: pmarachi on May 17, 2009, 05:56:53 PM
Arod game winning home run!

Yesterday was a great day!
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2009, 09:22:13 AM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Can't access that site at work - what happens?


I've watched it twice and I still have no idea!
The pitcher does some girlie throws and then the other team start celebrating, don't know why!


A wild pitch on an intentional walk that forces in the winning run.

Perfectly straightforward as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2009, 09:22:53 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Arod game winning home run!

Yesterday was a great day!


He might be an egotistical knob but he's good
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Post by: pmarachi on May 20, 2009, 12:27:36 PM
7 in a row for the Bronx Bombers!

I am going on Thursday.  My wife got us tickets for the Mohegan Sun bar (the bar in centerfield) and seats in the lower level behind home plate.

It would be great if they were going for win number 9.


(my wife only goes to like 2 games a year and has absolutely no clue what the hell is even going on)
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Post by: joe_c on May 20, 2009, 01:07:47 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Can't access that site at work - what happens?


I've watched it twice and I still have no idea!
The pitcher does some girlie throws and then the other team start celebrating, don't know why!


A wild pitch on an intentional walk that forces in the winning run.

Perfectly straightforward as far as I'm concerned.


The first game I ever went to (Royals at Cubs) had a similar incident with the Cubs trying to bring the pitcher to the plate with two out and a runner on third so it can happen to the best of us too.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 21, 2009, 01:13:45 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Isn't throwing the ball away a bit cowardly?


A bit like a football team conceding a late penalty and kicking the ball out the ground to ensure time running out and it couldn't be taken. Leading to the introduction of the concept of injury time.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 21, 2009, 01:14:38 AM
I still love that baseball coach from the minors who went mental during a game. Can't remember his name or I'd post a link.
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Post by: usav on May 21, 2009, 01:49:34 AM
Big Papi just just got his first homer of the seasons - looking good for my Sox.

Of course, that will mean nothing to all but the few of us on here who care.
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Post by: pmarachi on May 21, 2009, 01:56:10 AM
throwing away the ball like in the video is not done on purpose.

the guy stinks.

You can intentionally walk someone to get to the next better or to put a man on first to better your chances of the double play.

It's pretty much baseball 101.

The fact that they screwed up an intentional walk and lost the game is insanity.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 21, 2009, 07:34:11 AM
Quote from: "usav"
Big Papi just just got his first homer of the seasons - looking good for my Sox.


This happened just a few hours after I removed Ortiz's name from my signature. Therefore, I'm claiming credit for his change in fortunes.

I'm sure Papi's gearing up for a power outburst. Maybe during the 10 game homestand commencing Friday 3rd July !!
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Post by: cdbearsfan on May 21, 2009, 05:23:36 PM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Isn't throwing the ball away a bit cowardly?


A bit like a football team conceding a late penalty and kicking the ball out the ground to ensure time running out and it couldn't be taken. Leading to the introduction of the concept of injury time.


Wonder what team would behave in such a dispicable manner?
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Post by: pmarachi on May 22, 2009, 03:26:53 PM
OK,

I actually took my camera with me to Yankee Stadium this time.

Pretty much because my wife only goes to the stadium like once maybe twice a year and since she doesn't know what the hell is going on, the pictures are her favorite part.

Anyway, here they are.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/572283846OFWVzp

You can see the OLD stadium in the background of a few pics.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 22, 2009, 10:43:57 PM
Good pics. Pity that bloke in the Yankees top kept getting in the shot !!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 22, 2009, 11:07:18 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Isn't throwing the ball away a bit cowardly?


A bit like a football team conceding a late penalty and kicking the ball out the ground to ensure time running out and it couldn't be taken. Leading to the introduction of the concept of injury time.


Wonder what team would behave in such a dispicable manner?


I have no idea. <winky>
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Post by: pmarachi on May 24, 2009, 11:47:37 AM
Yankess are now tied for second with the sox.

Both NY teams really came through yesterday

Thank God!



(I can't wait till today is over so I don't have to root for the Mets any longer)
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 27, 2009, 08:06:13 AM
Looks like Matt Wieters will make his debut for the Orioles this week.

Could this be the move that turns their season around and allows them to challenge for the AL East title ?

Well............ no, of course it isn't. Baltimore would need to sign Pujols, A-Rod, Grienke and Santana to have any hope.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 27, 2009, 11:44:45 AM
the problem with baseball is there is too many teams and not enough real talent.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 27, 2009, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
the problem with baseball is there is too many teams and not enough real talent.


I don't buy the "too many teams argument"

There's over 300 million people in the USA. (Add to that, the rest of North/Latin American and Japan.)

Even allowing for the females in the total, that's plenty large enough a pool to find 750 Major League calibre players
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 28, 2009, 01:24:17 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
the problem with baseball is there is too many teams and not enough real talent.


I don't buy the "too many teams argument"

There's over 300 million people in the USA. (Add to that, the rest of North/Latin American and Japan.)

Even allowing for the females in the total, that's plenty large enough a pool to find 750 Major League calibre players


I don't know.

There are 330 million people, but the country is HUGE.  The size doesn't allow for too many big rivals.


I don't think there are enough players to have enough good teams.  Case in point, look at how bad the last place teams are every year.

We don't have a relegation of any kind, so there is no penalty for being the worst team year after year.

The Pirates are gonna be in the MLB next year no matter what.

Maybe my argument is misplaced.  Maybe it's not the players, but maybe its certain teams, that don't have ownership that wants to win.

Two years ago, Florida got more money in the luxury tax payouts than they spent on their entire payroll (this team never does too bad, but thats in SPITE of the ownership and not because of it).
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 28, 2009, 08:10:48 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"

I don't think there are enough players to have enough good teams.  Case in point, look at how bad the last place teams are every year.

We don't have a relegation of any kind, so there is no penalty for being the worst team year after year.

The Pirates are gonna be in the MLB next year no matter what.

Maybe my argument is misplaced.  Maybe it's not the players, but maybe its certain teams, that don't have ownership that wants to win.

Two years ago, Florida got more money in the luxury tax payouts than they spent on their entire payroll (this team never does too bad, but thats in SPITE of the ownership and not because of it).


You're right about the impact that having no relegation has. All teams (well maybe not Pittsburgh & Washington) set out with the aim of succeeding. However, they know that if the season starts badly they can dump contracts knowing that however bad they become they'll still be competing at the same level next year.

This is true of all professional sports in the Colonies as far as I know. You're whole concept is different to ours.

Its strange really that in a country that's the centre of capitalism, where achieving success is celebrated; that when it comes to sport, your system is, well....... communist.

The whole aim is to redistribute the wealth (through revenue sharing, luxury tax and create parity (through the draft system).


Meanwhile, Zambrano loses it big time (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4756801)

Nevermind, I'm sure that his calm, cool and collected manager will have a quiet word with the guy.
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Post by: pmarachi on May 28, 2009, 10:36:59 PM
but I think that what you mentioned above is one of the reasons that College Football is as big as pro-football and why college basketball is twice as big as pro-basketball.

By essentially eliminating the talent pool for college baseball, pro-baseball has stayed afloat.
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Post by: pmarachi on May 30, 2009, 12:10:21 PM
FINALLY!!!

1st Place!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2009, 12:17:41 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
FINALLY!!!

1st Place!


The BJ's (oo err missus !) slump means that the AL East has taken on a more familiar look.

Meanwhile the Rockies have removed a Hurdle (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4215575)

Not much of a shock there. If you ignore their incredible run at the end of the 2007 season, Clint's not been a major success.
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Post by: pmarachi on June 01, 2009, 02:08:06 AM
So, Carl Pavano decided to show up this year, huh?


Also, I'm having surgery on June 15 for my shoulder (the other one if you are paying attention).

Perfect timing to go to a bunch of Yankee games right? Since I won't be working and all!  Get the full cast off on the 18th! can take a shower!
I should be all set to go, right?


WRONG!!!

Only one day game during my whole entire short term leave!  Actually only one home game I can attend at all!!!

What are the odds?!?!

Thursday June 18th Vs. The Nationals.

What did I do to deserve this!?!?!?!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2009, 08:34:02 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Only one day game during my whole entire short term leave!  Actually only one home game I can attend at all!!!

What are the odds?!?!

Thursday June 18th Vs. The Nationals.

What did I do to deserve this!?!?!?!


At least you're guaranteed to see a victory for the Highlanders
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Post by: joe_c on June 01, 2009, 12:52:14 PM
Baseball team racks up football score. (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31033982/)
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2009, 03:03:14 PM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Baseball team racks up football score. (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31033982/)


Its great to see this type of thing happen. One thing that I hate about US sports is their aversion to "running up the score" (since the winning team was 32-0 up after 5 innings I suspect that the game was called after seven).

When given the opportunity it should be every sportsperson's duty to score as many point as possible and humiliate the opposition.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 04, 2009, 07:58:34 AM
Atlanta Braves release Tom Glavine (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4228623)

Glavine's just had a rehab start in the Minors and said he was ready to make his MLB return. However, rather than reinstate him, Atlanta cut him instead; thus saving $3.5m.

In the off season the Braves let John Smoltz leave, now they've dumped Glavine. The legend that was the Braves pitching staff is now at an end.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 04, 2009, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Atlanta Braves release Tom Glavine (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4228623)

Glavine's just had a rehab start in the Minors and said he was ready to make his MLB return. However, rather than reinstate him, Atlanta cut him instead; thus saving $3.5m.

In the off season the Braves let John Smoltz leave, now they've dumped Glavine. The legend that was the Braves pitching staff is now at an end.


WOW

I just came on here to post the exact same thing.

I really still can't believe it.

The guy has been around and pitching since well before I even followed baseball.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2009, 08:20:19 AM
Congratulations to Randy "The Big Unit" Johnson on becoming the 24th (and probably last) pitcher to win 300 games in the Major Leagues.

He might be an 'orrible bastard but he's been one hell of a pitcher.

Video (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4879491)


Back in 2000 I was on the field in Phoenix as part of the pre-game ceremony before a Diamondbacks game. Randy had lost the previous day and was sat in the dugout. I aimed my video camera at him as I walked past. The scowl I recorded is incredible; its a wonder that the lens didn't shatter.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2009, 09:04:57 AM
Can't believe that I missed this yesterday

35th Anniversary of 10 cent beer night (http://deadspin.com/5278916/relive-the-majesty-and-terror-of-ten+cent-beer-night)

For those not familiar with this story, the outcome was what you'd expect when a ballpark charges just 10 cents per beer; which even 35 years ago was cheap.
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Post by: pmarachi on June 05, 2009, 11:08:12 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Can't believe that I missed this yesterday

35th Anniversary of 10 cent beer night (http://deadspin.com/5278916/relive-the-majesty-and-terror-of-ten+cent-beer-night)

For those not familiar with this story, the outcome was what you'd expect when a ballpark charges just 10 cents per beer; which even 35 years ago was cheap.


hahaha

WOW
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2009, 10:20:38 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Can't believe that I missed this yesterday

35th Anniversary of 10 cent beer night (http://deadspin.com/5278916/relive-the-majesty-and-terror-of-ten+cent-beer-night)

For those not familiar with this story, the outcome was what you'd expect when a ballpark charges just 10 cents per beer; which even 35 years ago was cheap.


hahaha

WOW


"Disco Demolition Night" was even better
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Post by: pmarachi on June 09, 2009, 11:28:25 AM
yanks/sox starts today
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 09, 2009, 12:54:03 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
yanks/sox starts today


With the Highlanders in far better form than last time. Now's the time for Papi to return to form
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2009, 07:53:15 AM
..... and so he did !!!!!!


Big Papi home run (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4951305)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 10, 2009, 12:10:03 PM
Not to take anything away from Beckett, because he was great, but Burnett was AWFUL...

How is this guy a starter while Hughes isn't?
I don't get it...

Also, tonight is Wang, which should be awful.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2009, 01:12:23 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Also, tonight is Wang, which should be awful.


Isn't the "English" language wonderful. "Wang" and "Kaka" send Americans into hysterics.
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Post by: Olneythelonely on June 10, 2009, 02:22:47 PM
What's the sport they play during Summer in the USA?
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Post by: joe_c on June 10, 2009, 04:57:10 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Also, tonight is Wang, which should be awful.


Isn't the "English" language wonderful. "Wang" and "Kaka" send Americans into hysterics.


They think pants should be worn on the outside so they're not in the best position to mock.
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Post by: pmarachi on June 11, 2009, 01:23:08 AM
Quote from: "olneythelonely"
What's the sport they play during Summer in the USA?


USA: Baseball
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 11, 2009, 01:24:12 AM
on a serious note, I STILL laugh when I say Wang.

Not just because he sucks, but, you know... WANG?!?!?!


Speaking of which, how the HELL is he a starter and Hughes is coming out of the bullpen?!?!?!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 11, 2009, 07:45:17 AM
7 games and 7 Sox wins !!
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Post by: pmarachi on June 11, 2009, 11:31:03 AM
We have to win a game here!

C'MON!!!

But seriously, wow what a great game!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2009, 07:46:47 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
We have to win a game here!

C'MON!!!



[Lee Corso]"Not so fast my friend!!"[/Lee Corso] (plus finger-wagging thingy)

That's 8 zip to the Sox against the Highlanders this season.

Papi with an opposite field home run. That's surely a sign that his slump is ending.

I suppose that I'm now a Mets fan for a few days whilst they visit the Death Star.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2009, 09:17:59 AM
C'mon Luis, you's gotsta make that catch
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 15, 2009, 11:59:33 AM
Yankees beat the Mets 15-0!

I went to the Parade in my neighborhood yesterday and the little league teams came out.

Little League is baseball for the kids.

Usually the kids all wear different uniforms of different teams. The Indians, Marlins etc.  They wear the Tshirt and the hat.


In my town the Little league has all the MLB teams, but NO redsox team.  Instead they have 3 yankee teams, red, blue, and black.

that's the way you do it!
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 15, 2009, 12:03:49 PM
I think that the Nationals and Pirates would struggle against any of your town's Little League teams
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 15, 2009, 02:26:23 PM
I always take the piss out of the rags/bitter birds etc when they are relegated by saying they play in the little league.

And how come no one wants to wear the shirt of a team that does actually win the World Series occassionally? <winky>
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2009, 08:44:41 AM
Joe Morgan in yet another commentary controversy (http://deadspin.com/5290951/it-wasnt-so-joe)

Having met Joe, he seems like a nice guy (albeit a bit difficult to talk to due to his crossed-eyes). He was also one of the all time great second basemen. However, as a commentator he's truly horrible, unwilling to embrace changes to the sport, getting facts wrong, bringing every story back to himself and, as in the above case, embellishing his involvement in events.

The only commentator that I can think of who's worse than Joe is Tim McCarver.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 16, 2009, 01:12:22 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Joe Morgan in yet another commentary controversy (http://deadspin.com/5290951/it-wasnt-so-joe)

Having met Joe, he seems like a nice guy (albeit a bit difficult to talk to due to his crossed-eyes). He was also one of the all time great second basemen. However, as a commentator he's truly horrible, unwilling to embrace changes to the sport, getting facts wrong, bringing every story back to himself and, as in the above case, embellishing his involvement in events.

The only commentator that I can think of who's worse than Joe is Tim McCarver.


Joe Buck.

Joe Buck is the 3rd worst...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2009, 08:02:46 AM
Sammy Sosa tested positive for drugs (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/sports/baseball/17doping.html?_r=1&hp)

No shit, Sherlock !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 17, 2009, 11:52:38 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Sammy Sosa tested positive for drugs (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/sports/baseball/17doping.html?_r=1&hp)

No shit, Sherlock !!


right?!?!
I feel like we already knew this...

You may like this...


After sugery on Tuesday, I am getting my hard cast off and soft cast put on on Thursday morning.

First stop after this is done?

Yankee Stadium!

I can barely move.  I am hoping to get handicap seats!  Which should be a step up from the bleachers.
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Post by: usav on June 17, 2009, 03:28:16 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
What are the bleachers, Paul?


Cheap seats at the furthest point away from home base.  Usually just metal bench seats (no back support)
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 18, 2009, 07:57:26 AM
I've only ever sat in the bleachers once, at (what was then called) Jacobs Field in Cleveland, right under the big scoreboard. A horrible place to watch a game, especially on a hot summer afternoon.

Going to just 10-20 games a year I prefer to pay extra for a decent seat.
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Post by: pmarachi on June 18, 2009, 11:24:20 AM
there are bleachers and then there are "the bleachers".

The Bleachers are bleacher section 203.

It's the greatest support seats in all of baseball.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleacher_Creatures
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 18, 2009, 12:22:30 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
there are bleachers and then there are "the bleachers".

The Bleachers are bleacher section 203.

It's the greatest support seats in all of baseball.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleacher_Creatures


It might be a good place to sit if you're out with your mates and having a few beers, however, as a place to watch the actual game from, bleachers stink.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 18, 2009, 03:42:38 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
there are bleachers and then there are "the bleachers".

The Bleachers are bleacher section 203.

It's the greatest support seats in all of baseball.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleacher_Creatures


Are they the ones who sing to the players and use the same 2 songs for all the players? And one of them isn't even "one ........ there's only one ......." no imagination these yanks.

edited to add: Although the gang bang song is quite amusing.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 19, 2009, 09:47:59 PM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
there are bleachers and then there are "the bleachers".

The Bleachers are bleacher section 203.

It's the greatest support seats in all of baseball.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleacher_Creatures


Are they the ones who sing to the players and use the same 2 songs for all the players? And one of them isn't even "one ........ there's only one ......." no imagination these yanks.

edited to add: Although the gang bang song is quite amusing.


In America we don't serenade our players.

Not that I am for or against singing to show support, but we don't really do that over here.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 21, 2009, 10:33:44 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


In America we don't serenade our players.

Not that I am for or against singing to show support, but we don't really do that over here.


What about the "roll call" by the Highlanders fans in the bleachers ?

"Derek Jeter .. clap clap clap.. Derek Jeter .. clap clap clap.... " etc
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 21, 2009, 12:56:12 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"


In America we don't serenade our players.

Not that I am for or against singing to show support, but we don't really do that over here.


What about the "roll call" by the Highlanders fans in the bleachers ?

"Derek Jeter .. clap clap clap.. Derek Jeter .. clap clap clap.... " etc


that's very far from a song.  we may chant, but we don't song.

I wish we did sing, it probably would add to the fun.


In other news, I just started using twitter.  It's actually really cool for sports scores and updates.  I'm sure your news doesn't cover much MLB.  I would give it a shot.

literally play by play right to your phone.l
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 22, 2009, 08:03:23 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"



In other news, I just started using twitter.  It's actually really cool for sports scores and updates.  I'm sure your news doesn't cover much MLB.  I would give it a shot.

literally play by play right to your phone.l


Twitter? ...... I only just met her !

I'm not even on Facebook and you expect me to be tweeting, twittering, twatting or whatever its called
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 22, 2009, 12:37:49 PM
its completely different.

hey, it's amazing for effortless sports scores and play by play.

but if you don't want to check it out, your loss...
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2009, 07:47:57 AM
"Welcome to Miami......."

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I'm surprised that a Marlins fan would take on a Yankee fan in Miami. Surely the home team supporters were outnumbered.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2009, 07:52:22 AM
Now playing for Homer Simpson's favourite team, the Albuquerque Isotopes**...... Manny Ramirez !!

(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/apmegasports/200906232056753990729-pf.rp600x350.jpg)

Its strange how he's banned from Major League Baseball but can play for a Dodgers' Minor League team


[** Yes, they are named after the Simpsons episode where the team owner tries to move the Springfield Isotopes to Albuquerque]
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 24, 2009, 12:35:46 PM
If I ever get into a fight with my kid around, someone kill me.

What an ass.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 25, 2009, 11:10:51 AM
ESPN America, which was part of the Setanta pack is now being included in the Sky channel packs.

Therefore, in the UK, head over to Channel 417 for your baseball fix !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 26, 2009, 09:32:29 AM
Good to see John Smoltz back in action, albeit in a losing performance.

Hopefully I'll get to see one or two Smoltz starts during my visit to Boston starting July 4th weekend.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 27, 2009, 03:00:17 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Good to see John Smoltz back in action, albeit in a losing performance.

Hopefully I'll get to see one or two Smoltz starts during my visit to Boston starting July 4th weekend.



I will be at Yankee Stadium July 3rd and 4th.

If you are in the area, I may have an extra ticket on the 3rd in a luxury box if my sister has her baby this week and her husband can't go.

Free of charge to those coming from other countries.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 28, 2009, 10:51:39 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Good to see John Smoltz back in action, albeit in a losing performance.

Hopefully I'll get to see one or two Smoltz starts during my visit to Boston starting July 4th weekend.



I will be at Yankee Stadium July 3rd and 4th.

If you are in the area, I may have an extra ticket on the 3rd in a luxury box if my sister has her baby this week and her husband can't go.

Free of charge to those coming from other countries.


Thanks for the offer but I'm at Fenway on 3rd & 4th (well, and 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th actually)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 30, 2009, 07:24:49 AM
I love extra inning West Coast games. Just got to watch last couple of innings of the Dodgers "walk off" win over the Rockies
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 01, 2009, 02:41:18 PM
I fell alseep last night, but the Sox were up 10-1.

They won, right?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2009, 08:10:53 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I fell alseep last night, but the Sox were up 10-1.

They won, right?


F$% off

Anyhow, Sox won last night and are still 2.5 games ahead of the Highlanders (even after the latter's 7 game winning streak).

I head for London this afternoon, then tomorrow its off to Boston for 10 games at the greatest ballpark of them all



Altogether now ... "Youuuuuuuuuuk" !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 02, 2009, 08:53:32 AM
While you are at that little stadium with the rest of Arayn Nation, I will be sitting comfortably in a luxury box (first time ever in a luxury box, so I will take pictures), with a Pina Colada, in the air condition.

I hear it's supposed to be 86 degrees...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 04, 2009, 03:06:46 PM
I have pictrues from the Luxury Box at Yankee Stadium up on my Facebook.

I will put them into a real album for you guys without FB when I get chance tomorrow.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=582432311&ref=profile
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 04, 2009, 03:08:46 PM
sorry.  

I guess that link isn't going to work like that...

You can find me by searching Paul Marachi or pmarachi@gmail.com if you want to see them
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 04, 2009, 04:47:56 PM
I don't use facebook too often, but just sent you a friends request as i'd like a butchers at the evil empire boxes <winky>

First name will show as Ped in the request.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2009, 10:55:10 PM
Two games in Boston and two defeats for the Red Sox.

Add to that, everyone here is celebrating victory over the British !!

Not a good day
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 05, 2009, 04:28:16 PM
Lester's going for the Sox this afternoon, so there's a good chance that they'll avoid a sweep by the Mariners.


EDIT - And so they did. Although it had more to do with a meltdown form the Mariners ballpen than Lester
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2009, 04:18:23 PM
"By far the greatest ballpark the world has ever seen......."

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Fen2.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Fen3.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Fen6.jpg)



Monday saw the first game back at Fenway Park for Nomar "Mr Mia Hamm" Garciaparra since he was traded during the 2004 season (ie prior to the Sox winning the World Series].

Nomar received a standing ovation before his first plate appearance. It was far different to the response that Roger "The Rocket" Clemons received when he first came back to Boston with the Blue Jays in 1997 (a game which I was also at).

"Nomahhhhhhh"


(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Fen5.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 10, 2009, 10:19:32 PM
you only say that because you haven't been to the new Yankee stadium.

I'm telling you, leave Arayn Nation for a day and come to the dark side...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2009, 04:31:32 PM
I've just been watching the highlights of Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter for the Giants last night.

Very impressive, especially considering he wouldn't even be in the rotation if the Unit wasn't injured.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on July 14, 2009, 10:20:41 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
ESPN America, which was part of the Setanta pack is now being included in the Sky channel packs.

Therefore, in the UK, head over to Channel 417 for your baseball fix !!


unfortunately only until 3rd august when their coverage gets shunted to the new channel which has the premier league rights so you'll have to fork out £9/month but you will get the odd footy game, baseball and college football. I'm definitely tempted but loving the free baseball
on sky in the intervening period. Nice move
by espn to promote their stuff.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 14, 2009, 10:22:54 PM
All-Star game tonight. Watched the HR Derby yeaterday and the old gits/celeb game. Billy Bob Thornton played like he was 80, those nights with Angelina must have taken it out of him.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 15, 2009, 08:16:01 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
All-Star game tonight. Watched the HR Derby yeaterday and the old gits/celeb game. Billy Bob Thornton played like he was 80, those nights with Angelina must have taken it out of him.


Nelly looked like he knew what he was doing though

Plus there was the sexiest sight ever on a baseball field .......

(http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jjr/headlines/2009/07/shawn-johnson-softball-flip.jpg)


As for the rest of the festivities.....

Home Run Derby (that's "Der-by" not "Dar-by") - Definitely a let down after last year's spectacular performance by Josh Hamilton (even though he didn't win). Good to see that the contest was won this time by Prince "World's Fattest Vegetarian" Fielder.

There were a couple of good shots by Albert, but Mr Puggles wasn't that impressive. As for Brandon Inge...... luckily he had a sense of humour about his complete failure to hit a single homer.

All Star Game - I've only watched a few highlights so far but I see that Pap got the Win, Mariano the Save and Albert committed an Error.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 15, 2009, 03:46:54 PM
I actually got bored of the HR Durby, it went on for some 3 hours so I stopped paying any attention to it. It wasfunnywhen they let that girl get on 1st so as she could backflip steal 2nd, but she only looks about 14! There were a couple ofblonde softball players who looked hot. And Nelly doing his best Andruw Jones flipcatch trick.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 16, 2009, 07:19:00 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
I actually got bored of the HR Durby, it went on for some 3 hours so I stopped paying any attention to it. It wasfunnywhen they let that girl get on 1st so as she could backflip steal 2nd, but she only looks about 14! There were a couple ofblonde softball players who looked hot. And Nelly doing his best Andruw Jones flipcatch trick.


I watched the HRD of Sky+ with a lot of fast forwarding. Its not as exciting without the steroid boost.

Shawn Johnson is 17, so it's ok to drool this side of the pond.

As for softball players, the new guard can't compare to Jennie Finch

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/pr/subs/swimsuit/images/05_jfinch_02.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 16, 2009, 11:34:37 AM
The Homerun Derby is probably the most boring thing on TV...

I take that back, the All Star game is actually worse.

Watched about 5 minutes of the HR derby, then I realized I had been watching for 20 minutes and only seen one batter.  And what was that crap on the ball??!?!

I mean come on ESPN...
That was stupid.


No one wants to play in these things, and ESPN really wants us all to think that it's more popular than it is.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 16, 2009, 12:45:38 PM
I forgot to post this on Sunday......

30th Anniversary of "Disco Demolition Night"

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Here's the great Keith Olbermann's feature from the 25th Anniversary

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 17, 2009, 07:45:38 AM
Whenever I'm in NYC I try to catch a Brooklyn Cyclones game. However, I was not there 9 months ago ! (http://www.brooklyncyclones.com/news/topstories/index.html?article_id=637)

Minor League Baseball is great
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 23, 2009, 11:32:12 AM
What annoys me the most, is that if the Yankess could have split the 8 games with the sox, we would be 6 games ahead in first instead of 2.

It's the race to see who DOESN'T have to play the Angels.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2009, 01:23:16 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
What annoys me the most, is that if the Yankess could have split the 8 games with the sox, we would be 6 games ahead in first instead of 2.

It's the race to see who DOESN'T have to play the Angels.


I've no problem with the Sox finishing second and playing the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in California".

YEAR   OPPONENT              PLAYOFF          Result
2008   Los Angeles Angels    ALDS             3-1
2007   Los Angeles Angels    ALDS             3-0
2004   Anaheim Angels        ALDS             3-0


Congratulations to Mark Buehrle of the Obama Sox on his "Perfect Game".

27 Up & 27 Down (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=5699295)

(Unfortunately commentary on the above comes from one of the worst commentators in any sport "Hawk" Harrelson. Truly cringeworthy)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 24, 2009, 08:26:15 PM
Genuine question.

On SSN this morning they showed a pitcher who had managed a no-hitter. I know what this is, no batter got even to first base, right?

So, given that apparently Obama was impressed enough to phone the bloke, how rare is a no-hitter? And for those of you who also know cricket, is it rarer than a hat-trick for a bowler?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 24, 2009, 10:40:47 PM
it wasn't a no hitter, it was an actual Perfect Game.

A no hitter is very rare, but a perfect game is like near impossible.

There have actually only been 18 perfect games in baseball history.

To sum it up, it is a no hitter, where NO ONE touches base.  That means no one walks or gets hit with a pitch either.

When a perfect game is going on, in the 9th inning, every baseball fan stops what they are doing and tunes in.  (it just sucks that it was a day game)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 24, 2009, 10:43:40 PM
got this from a random website.

"On occasion sportsbooks list futures odds on prospective individual achievements but handicapping no-hitters is not one of them. The odds would be in the millions as no-hitters only coming along every few thousand games or so. "

Keep in mind, this is even MORE rare, because it wasn't a no hitter, it was an actual perfect game.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2009, 11:50:59 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"

To sum it up, it is a no hitter, where NO ONE touches base.  That means no one walks or gets hit with a pitch either.



I assume that's a typo and you meant to say "perfect game".
"No-hitters" can have loads of people reach first base via walks (Nolan Ryan's no-hitters are prime examples) or errors.
Given the circumstances that was some catch by Dewayne Wise in the 9th

For those that are interested in seeing the game, it'll be shown on ESPN America (Sky 417) at noon today at at 2pm tomorrow.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 25, 2009, 01:08:41 PM
Cheers folks, so it was pretty special then.

Has there ever been a game when both pitchers have pitched no-hitters? Or even come close?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 25, 2009, 01:41:29 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"

To sum it up, it is a no hitter, where NO ONE touches base.  That means no one walks or gets hit with a pitch either.



I assume that's a typo and you meant to say "perfect game".
"No-hitters" can have loads of people reach first base via walks (Nolan Ryan's no-hitters are prime examples) or errors.
Given the circumstances that was some catch by Dewayne Wise in the 9th

For those that are interested in seeing the game, it'll be shown on ESPN America (Sky 417) at noon today at at 2pm tomorrow.


What I was trying to say is that it is a no hitter (so think of what makes up a no hitter, then add to that), NO ONE touches base.

So, it is a No Hitter, EXCEPT that no one touches base. (maybe that is more clear).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2009, 07:32:33 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


What I was trying to say is that it is a no hitter (so think of what makes up a no hitter, then add to that), NO ONE touches base.

So, it is a No Hitter, EXCEPT that no one touches base. (maybe that is more clear).


OK, I see what you were trying to get at now

Have you ever been at a No-No ?

The closest I've come was a one-hitter by Pedro I think ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 27, 2009, 11:14:26 AM
no, never been.  In fact, I have only watched one entire no hitter in my life.  

I missed half of the David Wells no hitter in 1998, was in college in Philadelphia (pre-YES network) and didn't see Cone in 1999, Was out for the day of the Gooden in 1996.

The only complete no hitter I have ever watched, from the first to last pitch, was Jim Abbott in 1993.

Which was amazing, because as you remember, but I doubt many other people would is that Abbott had only one arm.

ONE ARM!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2009, 08:33:24 PM
After months of rumours its now public that A-Rod has upgraded from Madonna to Kate Hudson

(http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/07/26/alg_arod-kate.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 27, 2009, 08:42:04 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Cheers folks, so it was pretty special then.

Has there ever been a game when both pitchers have pitched no-hitters? Or even come close?


IIRC it's nigh on impossible as the odds are high that if both pitched no hitters the score would be 0-0 after 9 innings and would go into extra innings, so it wouldn't qualify as a complete game as relief pitchers would appear at some stage. If that makes sense and I remember everything right. I'm sure there have been pitchers who pitched 9 hitless innings but don't have a no hitter given them as the score finished 0-0. I'm so glad I started trying to explain, i'm confusing myself now.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 28, 2009, 12:27:48 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Cheers folks, so it was pretty special then.

Has there ever been a game when both pitchers have pitched no-hitters? Or even come close?


IIRC it's nigh on impossible as the odds are high that if both pitched no hitters the score would be 0-0 after 9 innings and would go into extra innings, so it wouldn't qualify as a complete game as relief pitchers would appear at some stage. If that makes sense and I remember everything right. I'm sure there have been pitchers who pitched 9 hitless innings but don't have a no hitter given them as the score finished 0-0. I'm so glad I started trying to explain, i'm confusing myself now.


This is true, but there is always the slight possibility that this could happen (no hitter, not a perfect game) and the winning run could get walked in.

You may lose 1-0, but there was no H

I doubt it has ever happened though.

Also, if it is 9 innings in, and you haven't given up a hit yet, there is NO WAY anyone is taking you out of a game.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on July 28, 2009, 12:59:46 AM
There have been a handful of instances of pitchers throwing a no-hitter and still ending up on the losing side.

Quote from: "Wikipedia"
No-hitters in a losing cause

Unlike a perfect game, in which no batters reach base, in regular no-hitters batters can reach base in other ways, such as a walk, an error, or a hit batsman. Thus it is possible to lose a no-hitter. On April 23, 1964, Ken Johnson of the Houston Colt .45s became the only pitcher to lose a complete game no-hitter in nine innings when he was beaten 1-0 by Cincinnati. The winning run was scored by Pete Rose in the top of the ninth inning via an error, groundout, and another error. In 1967, Steve Barber and Stu Miller of the Baltimore Orioles pitched a combined no-hitter, but lost 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers.

Because the home team does not bat in the ninth inning when it is already leading, a visiting pitcher (or pitchers) may complete a full game without allowing a hit but not be credited with an official no-hitter because they pitched only 8 innings. This happened most recently on June 28, 2008, when Jered Weaver and José Arredondo of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim threw 8 no-hit innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, but lost the game 1-0 and are not credited with a no-hitter. This is the first near no-hitter of this kind in which more than one pitcher was involved. Previously, Silver King (1890), Andy Hawkins (1990), and Matt Young (1992) pitched complete games without allowing a hit, but pitched only 8 innings as the losing pitcher from the visiting team, and thus are not credited with a no-hitter.


I remember watching Mike Mussina retire the first 26 Red Sox batters and was one strike away from a perfect game before a soft Carl Everett single ruined it. When Channel 5 showed the baseball I always used to set myself the task of staying awake while a perfect game was still a possibility and that was one of the few games I saw all the way through unless I didn't have to be at work the next day.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2009, 08:40:42 AM
Details of all 18 Perfect Games (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/07/24/ranking.perfection/index.html)

Another even rarer baseball event occurred yesterday, Josh Willingham of the Washington Natinals* hit two Grand Slams in one game (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090727&content_id=6090838&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb). This was only the 13th time it had happened.

One piece of baseball video that I've never been able to track down is Fernando Tatis (then of the St Louis Cardinals) hitting two Grand Slams in the same inning of the same. I know that both were off the pitching of Chan Ho Park but don't let that lessen the achievement.


(* and yes, that's what I meant to type. pmarachi will know what I'm getting at)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 28, 2009, 12:30:36 PM
Grand slam = home run with someone on all the bases right?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2009, 12:38:55 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Grand slam = home run with someone on all the bases right?


That is correct
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2009, 08:03:47 AM
Wow, Buerhle nearly did it again. He retired the first 17 Twins batters he faced yesterday.

That make 45 consecutive outs and all time MLB record.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: mollyig on July 29, 2009, 08:18:34 AM
I have decided I'm an Orioles fan, 'cause we were in Maryland last year and my surname begins with an O'S and they are the O's.  Unfortunately we didn't get to go to a game while we were over, but hopefully next time.

I have, however, taken to switching over to espn america when there is nothing else on, although this could be frustration that nothing is happening on sky sports news that is of any interest.

Saw the match that Buerhle struck everyone out (or whatever the technical term is).  Very impressive.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2009, 08:24:20 AM
You might regret becoming an O's fan.

They've got a great ballpark and I like Baltimore (as long as you stay away from "The Wire" areas !!) but they're in the same division as my Red Sox, pmarachi's Yankees and also the Rays.

Therefore in order for them to stand a chance of making the playoffs everything has to go right during a season.

With the emergence of Wieters, Jones and Markakis, there's a glimmer of hope but don't go holding your breath for a World Series.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: mollyig on July 29, 2009, 08:42:34 AM
I'm well used to following teams that never quite deliver!  ;)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2009, 08:55:36 AM
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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 29, 2009, 10:46:32 AM
Quote from: "mollyig"
I have decided I'm an Orioles fan, 'cause we were in Maryland last year and my surname begins with an O'S and they are the O's.  Unfortunately we didn't get to go to a game while we were over, but hopefully next time.



Welcome to the fanclub!

On March 31st last year I wrote:

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Baltimore Orioles because it sounds a bit rude.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 29, 2009, 11:31:58 AM
The Yankees were actually the original Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles are a decent choice for the stadium alone.  I wouldn't worry about the Ray's long term, but it is rought to be in the same divison as the Yankees and Redsox, but if that's who you like, that's who you like.

They also have one of the best hat's I have ever seen.  The old 80's orioles hat is absolutely amazing!

I wish I could get one.

http://www.weblo.com/asset_images/large/d_backs_stros_phils_fish_46bceaee1d062.jpg
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2009, 08:28:41 AM
Before, pmarachi starts.............. yes, I know that Manny and Papi have just been named as having failed the 2003 drug tests.

However, I don't give a flying feck. After 80 odd years of waiting I don't care what it took to win the World Series

Here's some comments from Manny & Papi (courtesy of the great Olbermann's blog)

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Ortiz - with some help in the phrasing, but this is doubtlessly him - issues a statement of confession:

    "One, I have already contacted the Players Association to confirm if this report is true. I have just been told that the report is true. Based on the way I have lived my life, I am surprised to learn I tested positive. Two, I will find out what I tested positive for. And, three, based on whatever I learn, I will share this information with my club and the public. You know me -- I will not hide and I will not make excuses."


Meanwhile MLB.Com quotes Ramirez, before the Dodgers-Cards in St. Louis:

    "If you guys want to talk about the game and what happens now, I can sit and talk for two hours. But something happened six years ago, I don't want to talk about that. If you want more information, you have the number for the union. Call them."


A slight difference in approach from the two people concerned
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 31, 2009, 11:57:16 AM
I dont care, I always like Ortiz and Manny.

I am not going to say anything to anyone who didn't act like it was the end of the world when Arod admitted it.

And all of the Mets Fa- oooops I mean Sox Fans where I live must have known this was coming.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2009, 10:13:25 PM
It's "non-waiver trade deadline day" in MLB. Here's the latest news

Jake Peavy (http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4369814) - Padres to White Sox
A bit of a surprise this one because Jake turned down a move to Chicago earlier in the season

Jarod Washburn  (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4368815) - Mariners to Tigers
I thought that he'd end up with the Yankees

And now for the big one.........

Victor Martinez (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4369463) - Indians to Red Sox
The Sox get the slugger they need and do it without giving up Clay Buchholz. Nice work by Theo.


And in a surprising non-trade, Doc Halladay is staying with the Blue Jays.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 03, 2009, 11:24:17 AM
Melky Cabrera of the Yankees hits for the cycle!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: London Villan on August 03, 2009, 11:46:21 AM
I've been dipping in and out of the baseball on ESPN. Got a basic understanding of the rules... just so many game to keep a track of!

One thing, what does RBI mean??
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 03, 2009, 12:23:41 PM
Quote from: "London Villan"


One thing, what does RBI mean??


I know this one I think.

RBI = Runs batted in, if someone is on a base when you are batting and they get home after you have hit it you are credited with an RBI - right?

That leads me to my own question, what is a 'sacrifice fly'?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on August 03, 2009, 12:32:56 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "London Villan"


One thing, what does RBI mean??


I know this one I think.

RBI = Runs batted in, if someone is on a base when you are batting and they get home after you have hit it you are credited with an RBI - right?

That leads me to my own question, what is a 'sacrifice fly'?


With less than two outs and a runner on third, the batter can sky one into the outfield where he will be caught out but the runner on third can advance home and score a run as long as he doesn't advance from third base until the ball is actually caught. He can still be tagged out at home plate if the fielder throws home before he gets there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 03, 2009, 12:34:53 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "London Villan"


One thing, what does RBI mean??


I know this one I think.

RBI = Runs batted in, if someone is on a base when you are batting and they get home after you have hit it you are credited with an RBI - right?

That leads me to my own question, what is a 'sacrifice fly'?


RBI - Close enough (you don't necessarily have to get a "hit" or even make contact with the ball to get an RBI)

Sac Fly - Runner on third base with less than two outs. Batter hits the ball in the air and it is caught by one of the fielders (normally an outfielder). The runner on third base can leave the base as soon as the ball is caught and try to run to home plate before the fielder's throw gets there.


Anyone (apart from pmarachi) care to have a go at explaining the "Infield Fly" rule ?!?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on August 03, 2009, 12:43:03 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"

Anyone (apart from pmarachi) care to have a go at explaining the "Infield Fly" rule ?!?


With less than two outs and runners on first, first and second or bases loaded, if a batter hits a flyball in the infield, the umpire will call an automatic out meaning the runners on bases can stay where they are.

The reason for this is that in days gone by unscrupulous players would deliberately let the ball drop or drop a catch in the infield forcing the runners on their respective bases to have to attempt to reach the next base and the fielding side have a chance to record two or more outs rather than just the one.

How did I do? Does that make sense to anyone other than UK Redsox or P Marachi? In fact, does that make sense to UK Redsox or P Marachi?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 03, 2009, 01:17:13 PM
Sounds about right to me
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 04, 2009, 12:05:41 AM
is there anywhere to catch a live game over there at all?

One of my goals in life is to get my wife to go to Europe.  Then convince her to go to England instead of Spain, France or Italy...

Then convince her to go to Brimingham instead of London.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2009, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
is there anywhere to catch a live game over there at all?


You mean in person ?

I wouldn't bother in the UK, but here's the local Brum Nine

Birmingham Maple Leafs (http://www.baseballsoftballuk.com/show_team.php?team_id=332)

From the looks of the standings, even the Pittsburgh Pirates might beat them.

Holland and Italy are the main places for playing baseball in Europe

Here's an extract from a short history of the game in the UK

Quote
1847 First played in GB by touring teams

1890 Baseball Association of GB formed

1934 Baseball started in North West. Sir John Moore of Littlewoods starts the NBA National Baseball Association.

1936 Professional leagues formed, Derby, Manchester, Stoke, Preston & Aston Villa

1937 First Baseball camp at Aston Villa, Pro league games attracting crowds of 30k

1938 England beat USA in the first World Amateur Championships. School leagues formed.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2009, 09:29:44 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Cheers folks, so it was pretty special then.

Has there ever been a game when both pitchers have pitched no-hitters? Or even come close?


IIRC it's nigh on impossible as the odds are high that if both pitched no hitters the score would be 0-0 after 9 innings and would go into extra innings, so it wouldn't qualify as a complete game as relief pitchers would appear at some stage. If that makes sense and I remember everything right. I'm sure there have been pitchers who pitched 9 hitless innings but don't have a no hitter given them as the score finished 0-0. I'm so glad I started trying to explain, i'm confusing myself now.


This is true, but there is always the slight possibility that this could happen (no hitter, not a perfect game) and the winning run could get walked in.

You may lose 1-0, but there was no H

I doubt it has ever happened though.

Also, if it is 9 innings in, and you haven't given up a hit yet, there is NO WAY anyone is taking you out of a game.


Here's the closest that there's been to a double no-no

Da Wiki

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On September 9, 1965, Koufax became the sixth pitcher of the modern era to throw a perfect game, the first by a left-hander since 1880. The game was Koufax's fourth no-hitter, setting a Major League record (subsequently broken by Nolan Ryan). Koufax struck out 14 batters, the most recorded in a perfect game. The game also featured a quality performance by the opposing pitcher, Bob Hendley of the Cubs. Hendley pitched a one-hitter and allowed only two batters to reach base. Both pitchers had no-hitters intact until the seventh inning.

In one of baseball's great statistical and score-keeping anomalies, this has been the only nine-inning major league game where both teams combined for one hit. The game's only run, scored by the Dodgers, was unearned. The Dodger run was scored without a recorded at bat—Lou Johnson walked, reached second on a sacrifice bunt, stole third, and scored when the throw to get him out at third went wild


Movin' on....... apparently there's some minor series of games starting in the Bronx tonight.

Can the Sox stretch there season record against the Highlanders to 9 - 0 ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 07, 2009, 07:42:13 AM
Oh well, guess not then

Sox 6, Highlanders 13
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 07, 2009, 11:59:17 AM
oh, they played last night?

I must have missed it....


was it a good game?

How did Texeria do? The guy who the Sox GM said was now cursing the yankees.  The one on the all star team.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 09, 2009, 09:11:25 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
oh, they played last night?

I must have missed it....


was it a good game?

How did Texeria do? The guy who the Sox GM said was now cursing the yankees.  The one on the all star team.


I think they must have called the games off........ or maybe I'm just blanking them out
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 09, 2009, 03:53:59 PM
oh, they are still playing?

I should pay more attention I guess...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 09, 2009, 03:55:35 PM
btw, I felt bad for that young Japanese kid.

Poor guy got put into probably the most stressfull situation that any player in the majors will face this year.

First major league game.

Only to give up the game winner in the 15th to arguably the best player in the game.

I hope someone told him he did a good job regardless.

Because other than that HR he did.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 09, 2009, 03:56:42 PM
WAIT!

I take it back.

I think the sox should put him on Waivers...












(I like the guy and we could use a new starter)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 12, 2009, 11:23:45 AM
Advice for Kevin Youkilis:

If you decide to charge the mound at a pitcher who is half your weight, don't let him turn the tables on you and throw you on your ass.  Also, never, never throw your helmet at the pitcher when you are charging.

HAHAHAHA
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2009, 01:12:02 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Advice for Kevin Youkilis:

If you decide to charge the mound at a pitcher who is half your weight, don't let him turn the tables on you and throw you on your ass.  Also, never, never throw your helmet at the pitcher when you are charging.

HAHAHAHA


I watched that as well.

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As Youk started out I was thinking that he was going to pummel Porcello, but that was a great sidestep and take-down by the pitcher.

Luckily Porcello didn't go all "Nolan Ryan" on Youk !!

Nolan Ryan v Robin Ventura (http://www.cylive.com/viewRow.do?rowid=28827&tableid=22548&p=1&t=&vt=&q=) (poor quality video but its the best I can find)

NB - Nolan Ryan was 46 at the time. 20 years older than Ventura !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2009, 07:44:56 AM
Pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4403920) signs for the Washington Nationals for $15.1m over four years.

Thanks to the draft system operated by Major League Baseball (and the other professional US sports), Strasburg had to sign with the Nationals or sit out until next year's draft. He was not allowed to go to the team of his choice and he was not allowed to go to the team that offered him the most money.

If Strasburg had been born in another part of the world he could have signed for the highest bidder (as happens with Cuban defectors).

In my opinion, the draft system is a restraint of trade. I'm amazed that it hasn't been overturned by legal action.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on August 18, 2009, 08:52:44 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
In my opinion, the draft system is a restraint of trade. I'm amazed that it hasn't been overturned by legal action.


I like the draft system partly for it providing a socialist lifeboat in an ocean of capitalism but also as it does seem to help to prevent the same domination by a small cabal we endure here and in Europe in football.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 18, 2009, 12:02:53 PM
I have to be honest, I love the idea of a draft.

I think it helps to keep the playing field level.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2009, 01:44:01 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I have to be honest, I love the idea of a draft.

I think it helps to keep the playing field level.


But why should Strasburg get less money as an American baseball phenom than he would if he was say, a British baseball phenom (not that there's been one since Bobby Thomson !!) ?

The draft system seems to go against the normal US principles of business
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 19, 2009, 03:42:46 AM
well yeah, there are errors in the system.  I think everyone should have to go into the draft, whether you are cuban, american, or whatever...

The idea behind the draft is a good one.  Could it be better? yeah, but the idea is good.

Going against the normal US prinicples of business? I mean... sure... whatever that means.

This is baseball.

If there was no draft every year the top prospects would go to the Yankees, Dodgers, Mets and Redsox.

This allows for the smaller teams to compete as well.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2009, 07:51:36 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


If there was no draft every year the top prospects would go to the Yankees, Dodgers, Mets and Redsox.

This allows for the smaller teams to compete as well.


Has someone explained this to the Pittsburgh Pirates ?

Also, wouldn't it be good to see Strasburg pitching in meaningful games rather than for the Natinals ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 19, 2009, 12:37:46 PM
yeah, I would love to have this Strasburg cat on my team.  No doubt!

But to a Nationals fan, Nationals games are meaningful.

To a Padres fan, Padres games are meaningful.
To a Royals fan, Royals games are meaningful.
To a Cardinals fan, Cardinals games are meaningful.

To a Pirates fan, Pirates games are... Well there is one exception...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 22, 2009, 01:07:40 PM
I HATE when my favorite team gives up 11 runs to their arch-rivals!!!










But it does help when they score 20 runs on 23 hits and win 20-11!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 09, 2009, 11:05:07 AM
(http://cache-foo.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/11/2009/09/340x_stinkypujols.jpg)

And congratulations to the Pittsburgh Pirates on their 17th consecutive losing season
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on September 09, 2009, 12:52:07 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
And congratulations to the Pittsburgh Pirates on their 17th consecutive losing season


Why thank you.   We didn't want to get too greedy, the City of Champions is already home to the Stanely Cup and the Vince Lombardi Superbowl trophies, a third would have been taking the piss.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 20, 2009, 08:09:23 PM
Daily Mail - Twitter Clamp Down (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1214734/Trick-Tweet-Twitter-launches-crackdown-millions-duped-fake-accounts.html)

Quote
Twitter has decided to act after Tony La Russa, the coach of an obscure American baseball team, launched a legal action over a fake account. He claimed that postings in which he appeared to make light of the death of two of his players had been ‘hurtful’.


That "obscure baseball team" will be your 10 time World Series champion St Louis Cardinals.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 22, 2009, 12:23:57 AM
Obscure baseball team?!?!?!

The Cardinals?!?!

WOW....



Anyways, I am REALLY glad that the yankees decided this was the best time to take their foot off the gas.

Great....
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 01:26:57 AM
I can't remember... did I ever get round to picking a team to support?

I want a team that's not particularly fashionable but still not complete shite and has a long and proud history, a bit like Da Bears and Villa. Preferably it should be one that hasn't relocated 75 times.

Any ideas?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 01:28:27 AM
Just reading above, about Pittsburgh's lengthy bad run of form. Does baseball have a draft and salary cap to try to prevent the same teams winning / losing every year?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2009, 01:30:41 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I can't remember... did I ever get round to picking a team to support?

I want a team that's not particularly fashionable but still not complete shite and has a long and proud history, a bit like Da Bears and Villa. Preferably it should be one that hasn't relocated 75 times.

Any ideas?


Up until  a few years ago the Red Sox were the team I figured were most like Villa. I suppose you could go for the Cubbies. for the past 90 odd years they make small heath look successful!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 01:55:12 AM
I don't want somebody completely rubbish though! The Red Sox seem a bit to successful and popular for my liking.

I'm quite tempted by the Brewers cos their name makes me think of beer. Are they any good?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2009, 08:55:45 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Just reading above, about Pittsburgh's lengthy bad run of form. Does baseball have a draft and salary cap to try to prevent the same teams winning / losing every year?


There's a draft system that means that "theoretically" the best young players should go to the worst teams. However, unlike in the NFL, it could be several years before such players are ready for the Major Leagues.

There's no salary cap as such but there is a "revenue sharing" scheme which means that small-market teams (ie with less TV and advertising revenue) get money from a central pot to add to their salary budget.

However, in the case of the Pirates.....

1) They're absolutely shit at identifying good young players
2) They received $40m in "revenue sharing" this season but spent only $20m on players salaries.


Although the Pirates have a 17 season losing streak, they're way behind the Philadelphia Phillies in terms of futility.

The Phillies snuck over .500 in 1932 (78 wins & 76 losses). However, surrounding that year they had 30 consecutive losing seasons !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2009, 09:02:26 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't want somebody completely rubbish though! The Red Sox seem a bit to successful and popular for my liking.

I'm quite tempted by the Brewers cos their name makes me think of beer. Are they any good?


The Brewers are reasonably good (in fact very good last year), with a great ballpark and fans (one of my best friends is a season ticket holder).

They also have the greatest baseball broadcaster of them all

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 22, 2009, 11:59:53 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't want somebody completely rubbish though! The Red Sox seem a bit to successful and popular for my liking.

I'm quite tempted by the Brewers cos their name makes me think of beer. Are they any good?


But you wan't a team that is in a city you would actually want to visit and maybe catch a game.

Eliminating the Yankees and Redsox as too popular, and eliminating the Dodgers and Giants as teams that moved (although they aren't moving again), you have few choices.


I would consider:

The Angels
The Mets
The Cubs
The White Sox
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2009, 01:55:22 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Eliminating the Yankees and Redsox as too popular, and eliminating the Dodgers and Giants as teams that moved (although they aren't moving again), you have few choices.


I would consider:

The Angels
The Mets
The Cubs
The White Sox



That was over 50 years ago. Does anyone really care anymore that they originated in Brooklyn and New York ?


For new supporters the Arizona Diamondbacks are a possibility or how about the St Louis Cardinals ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 10:32:31 PM
After extensive research (ok two minutes Googling) I have decided on my team. They are old like Villa and come from a city I might actually one day visit (if I ever get any money). This is on the basis that my preferred NFL team plays in the same city so I can kill two birds with one stone.

My team is... Chicago White Sox.

So... are we any good?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 10:36:07 PM
I've thought of another baseball query. I understand teams play absolutely loads of matches, and for lots of consecutive days.

With the sheer size of America, don't they all get knackered with all that travelling? Do they arrange it so that teams play lots of home games in a row then lots of away games in similar places or are they expected to play in Chicago one day, LA the next, Tampa Bay the next? If so baseball must cause more ecological damage than China!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2009, 10:36:47 PM
I believe their fans like to invade the field and attack umpires and players.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2009, 10:42:30 PM
Red Sox fans.

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/7003/redsoxfan9bh.jpg)

White Sox fans


(http://assets.espn.go.com/media/mlb/2002/0919/photo/a_attack_i.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2009, 10:58:33 PM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
I believe their fans like to invade the field and attack umpires and players.


Oh dear they sound like Blose. Oh well, I've picked them now. They breaks yer 'eart, Tom but...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on September 22, 2009, 11:35:41 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't want somebody completely rubbish though! The Red Sox seem a bit to successful and popular for my liking.

I'm quite tempted by the Brewers cos their name makes me think of beer. Are they any good?


The Brewers are reasonably good (in fact very good last year), with a great ballpark and fans (one of my best friends is a season ticket holder).

They also have the greatest baseball broadcaster of them all

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Not to mention the Sausage Race

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 22, 2009, 11:56:27 PM
The White Sox are a good choice.

I mean I hate them, but they are good choice.



And btw, the answer to "Does anyone care about the Giants and Dodgers moving?"

OH YEAH!

People really never let that go.

Both teams left in the exact same year.

In fact, Citifield, the new Mets Ballpark is in fact a tribute t the Dodgers

The Giants and Dodgers fans, most of them at least, had t wait almost 20 years for the Mets to come around to actually root for a team.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2009, 09:57:27 AM
Quote from: "joe_c"


Not to mention the Sausage Race

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I knew there was video somewhere of Randall Simon actually getting a hit !!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2009, 10:00:25 AM
The White Sox have one other reasonably famous fan......

(http://spikesup.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/barack-obama-white-sox1.jpg) (http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/05/16/Obama%20on%20sideline%20two-thumb-300x353.jpg)



However they do have the third worst (after Tim McCarver & Joe Morgan) commentator in Ken "Hawk" Harrelson.

Hey Ken, you can shove it up your arse.......... YESSSSSSSS !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2009, 08:51:30 AM
After years of people trying to save it,Tiger Stadium (http://freep.com/article/20090921/NEWS01/90921062/1050/sports02/Old-Tiger-Stadium-is-no-more) was finally demolished yesterday.

This was one of my favourite ballparks. The overhanging upper deck behind home plate was a great place to watch baseball
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 26, 2009, 11:30:37 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After years of people trying to save it,Tiger Stadium (http://freep.com/article/20090921/NEWS01/90921062/1050/sports02/Old-Tiger-Stadium-is-no-more) was finally demolished yesterday.

This was one of my favourite ballparks. The overhanging upper deck behind home plate was a great place to watch baseball


Never got to see it.

Can you list the best parks you went to and why?

Maybe just your top 3 as a "stadiums to go to before you die" type thing.

(leave out yankee and fenway, because for me that's not a travel type thing)

I would have never thought t go to see Tiger Stadium.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2009, 01:13:45 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
After years of people trying to save it,Tiger Stadium (http://freep.com/article/20090921/NEWS01/90921062/1050/sports02/Old-Tiger-Stadium-is-no-more) was finally demolished yesterday.

This was one of my favourite ballparks. The overhanging upper deck behind home plate was a great place to watch baseball


Never got to see it.

Can you list the best parks you went to and why?

Maybe just your top 3 as a "stadiums to go to before you die" type thing.

(leave out yankee and fenway, because for me that's not a travel type thing)

I would have never thought t go to see Tiger Stadium.



PNC Park - Pittsburgh

Great ballpark, spectacular views, crap baseball team
(handy for the Warhol Museum and an easy walk across the Roberto Clemente bridge from downtown)

Its right next to Heinz Field as well. On one of my trips I did Baseball on the Saturday afternoon followed by College Football in the evening. Then on the Sunday I was at the NFL game in the afternoon and baseball that night.

Pac Bell / AT&T Park (or whatever its called these days) - San Francisco

Great looking ballpark. However, everythings very expensive.

Petco - San Diego


Its in San Diego...... what else matters


If you haven't been to Wrigley, then thats a must-see. However, its really a dump.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 28, 2009, 11:35:01 AM
well, the Yankees took the AL East
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 28, 2009, 08:01:14 PM
I don't know much about baseball but I know I don't like the Yankees.

Man U scum!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2009, 08:13:46 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't know much about baseball but I know I don't like the Yankees.

Man U scum!


It also pisses me off that people here in the UK wear Yankees clothing and haven't got a clue about the team.

A mate of mine wears a Yankees hat regularly and couldn't name a single player
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2009, 06:51:08 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't know much about baseball but I know I don't like the Yankees.

Man U scum!


It also pisses me off that people here in the UK wear Yankees clothing and haven't got a clue about the team.

A mate of mine wears a Yankees hat regularly and couldn't name a single player


I see that though around town with White Sox, Dodgers, Mets and Red Sox. Years ago I used to ask if the they liked baseball. I soon stopped bothering.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on September 29, 2009, 08:06:56 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
I believe their fans like to invade the field and attack umpires and players.


Oh dear they sound like Blose. Oh well, I've picked them now. They breaks yer 'eart, Tom but...


They also had 8 players banned for throwing the world series in about 1919 I beleive.

My mate is a Cubs fan and his bro is a white sox fan. It is such a happy house hold.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on September 29, 2009, 08:09:23 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't know much about baseball but I know I don't like the Yankees.

Man U scum!


It also pisses me off that people here in the UK wear Yankees clothing and haven't got a clue about the team.

A mate of mine wears a Yankees hat regularly and couldn't name a single player


I do own a Yankees top. But then again I am a Yankees fan.

To my defence I didn't know all about the history when I started supporting them.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 29, 2009, 08:19:32 PM
Quote from: "jeff"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
I believe their fans like to invade the field and attack umpires and players.


Oh dear they sound like Blose. Oh well, I've picked them now. They breaks yer 'eart, Tom but...


They also had 8 players banned for throwing the world series in about 1919 I beleive.

My mate is a Cubs fan and his bro is a white sox fan. It is such a happy house hold.


That's one of the few baseball facts I already knew... the old Jewish gangster mentions it in Godfather 2.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 30, 2009, 02:11:01 AM
Quote from: jeff
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
I don't know much about baseball but I know I don't like the Yankees.

Man U scum!


It also pisses me off that people here in the UK wear Yankees clothing and haven't got a clue about the team.

A mate of mine wears a Yankees hat regularly and couldn't name a single player


I do own a Yankees top. But then again I am a Yankees fan.

To my defence I didn't know all about the history when I started supporting them.[/quote]


There is nothing wrong with the Yankees history, wear that top proudly.

We have the best owner in the game and possibly the ONLY owner in all of sports that truly cares more about winning than making money.

We aren't a Johnny-come-lately team as much as anyone likes to think so.  We may actually be the opposite of that and the most hated team in sports.  The kind of team other fans hate, but other players want to play for.

We are hated for our passion and for winning too much, while Aryan Nation over in Boston is applauded for being "the peoples team" and routinely do the things they accuse the yankees of (highest beer prices, parking prices, etc.)

We are classy. Plain and Simple.




And by the way, in America, we have front runners and girls wearing baseball hats that can't name a player.

but we just call them Redsox fans

p.s.  The hats are usually PINK!


p.s #2 UK REDSOX Don't get mad!  haha
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 30, 2009, 03:34:32 AM
Uh oh what have I started!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 30, 2009, 03:38:44 AM
Notice how much anti Red Sox pm posts. I think this run of being in the Red Sox shadow is getting to him ;-)

Can I still enjoy a 3-0 and you fucked it up chant?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 30, 2009, 08:20:12 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


There is nothing wrong with the Yankees history, wear that top proudly.

We have the best owner in the game and possibly the ONLY owner in all of sports that truly cares more about winning than making money.


I can't argue about the New York Highlanders' history but ............

That owner will be friend of Richard Nixon and convicted felon George Steinbrenner (if you need one reason to hate the Highlanders, there it is).

Despite playing in a publicly funded ballpark the Highlanders have the most expensive ticket prices in baseball
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 01, 2009, 11:49:51 AM
I bet the avg fan gets into Yankee Stadium for a smaller price than Fenway.

My ten game package has a $10 face value.  How many tickets at That little stadium have a $10 face value?

Look, if you live in the UK I don't blame you for being a sox fan.  If you were a sox fan in 2001 I don't blame you for being a sox fan either.

But when you live here, especially in the northeast, it is the ULTIMATE frontrunner team.

I don't think you guys could understand.  I live 30 minutes from yankee stadium, and 3 hours from Fenway.

I never saw a sox hat growing up, and now sox hats outnumber yankee/mets hats 3:1

EVERYWHERE you go, people that you know don't watch baseball are wearing Sox hats.  Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania etc...

It's absurd.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 01, 2009, 03:15:40 PM
All I can say pm is i've followed the Red Sox since 97 when we got live baseball on TV here in the UK.

I chose the Red Sox because it seemed they had a great history but shite present and always seemed to cock it up when the big chance came. Made them sound like the Villa so they became my team. Those were the days where Mo Vaughn was the star.

I fully expected to never see them win the World Series.

I've no doubt people have latched onto the Red Sox success, especially in the US (glory hunters if you like) but the Yankees have had that in the UK for as long as i've been following baseball so it's hardly unique.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 02, 2009, 01:18:56 AM
It's not the Sox I hate so much, it's Boston.
If you come over here, come during the season and I will get us Yanks/Sux tickets at the Stadium.

But man, I hate Boston...

I hate the rotary circles
I hate the accents
I hate the cobblestone streets

I hate that their Clam Chowder is white
I hate the big dig
I hate the horrible airport

I hate the Pats (the team almost moved because they had NO fans, then they win the SB, and everyone acts like they always cared... they didn't)

I hate the way they put an Irish Flag and a Shamrock on everything (wrong country guys...)

I hate the Bruins and how they stole the whalers song

I hate BC, Boston College.  It isn't IN Boston and it is a University, not a College.

I hate Harvard, and how they call it Hawvood

I hate Southie and how everyone who lives their is a yuppie living out their hood dreams

I hate the Pizza in the north end
I hate the Celtics and Larry Bird

I hate New Balance sneakers
I hate Samuel Adams beer
I hate the "tall ships"
I hate Quincy Market

I hate the popcorn, and the chips

I hate the way people who live where I live say they live "Right between Bston and New York".  If you are 20 minutes from Manhattan, and 3 hours from Boston, you aren't in between... sorry.


WOW

That felt good!

Don't get me started on New Hampshire!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 02, 2009, 01:29:10 AM
Stop sitting on the fence and tell us all whether you like Boston!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 02, 2009, 02:25:53 AM
pm doth protest too much, methinks he loves Boston really ;-)

I'd love to take you up on the offer, but if I ever get over to the states i'm pretty sure you can guess where my destination would be!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 02, 2009, 08:37:00 AM
Quote from: "PeterWithesShin"
All I can say pm is i've followed the Red Sox since 97 when we got live baseball on TV here in the UK.

I chose the Red Sox because it seemed they had a great history but shite present and always seemed to cock it up when the big chance came. Made them sound like the Villa so they became my team. Those were the days where Mo Vaughn was the star.

I fully expected to never see them win the World Series.

I've no doubt people have latched onto the Red Sox success, especially in the US (glory hunters if you like) but the Yankees have had that in the UK for as long as i've been following baseball so it's hardly unique.


What he said ^^^^^


I've been a baseball fan since the early '90's from watching John Olerud's quest for .400 on "Screensport" (I think that was the channel's name) but did not settle on Boston as my team until my first visit stateside in 1997.

From then until 2004, all my baseball friends (especially the Highlanders fans) thought I was out of my mind to choose the Red Sox of my own free will as an adult.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 02, 2009, 11:46:44 AM
hey, guys...

Just s you know, I am joking.


(kinda)


HAHAHA

And let's be honest, UK Redsx fan is a bigger sox fan than I am a Yankee fan.

He is in the damn baseball hall of fame!!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2009, 12:59:24 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
hey, guys...

Just s you know, I am joking.


(kinda)


HAHAHA

And let's be honest, UK Redsx fan is a bigger sox fan than I am a Yankee fan.

He is in the damn baseball hall of fame!!!


Hopefully we'll get to meet up in NYC one day so I can buy you a hot dog. I'll be the one in the Michael Vick jersey** !!!!


(** seriously, I have actually got a Vick Atlanta Falcons jersey. Going cheap if anyone wants it )
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 03, 2009, 05:53:11 PM
HA!

I had his shoes in like 2004
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on October 03, 2009, 09:56:05 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Hopefully we'll get to meat up in NYC one day so I can buy you a hot dog.


Oh now. that just HAS to be a gay euphemism.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2009, 10:58:17 AM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


Hopefully we'll get to meat up in NYC one day so I can buy you a hot dog.


Oh now. that just HAS to be a gay euphemism.


Proof again that us accountant types can't spell !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2009, 11:29:59 AM
Tigers (Porcello) @ Twins (Baker) today in a winner takes all matchup to see who gets the final playoff spot.

The playoff line up is

American League

New York Yankees v Detroit Tigers or Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles Angels

National League

Colorado Rockies v Philadelphia Phillies
St Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Eckybloke on October 07, 2009, 06:19:45 PM
I'm a Yankees fan simply because we went past Yankee Stadium on a boat ride round Manhattan and it looked cool.

So what's the odds on a Yankees/Dodgers final?

Torre looks like he's done well again.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2009, 09:58:20 PM
Looks like the Phillies will take Game 1 v the Rockies.

Twins beat Tigers last night, so they face the Highlanders
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2009, 09:28:41 AM
Highlanders looked worryingly good in Game 1
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2009, 09:32:49 AM
Ted Williams' frozen head used for batting practice (http://www.examiner.com/x-5585-Offbeat-News-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Frozen-Ted-Williams-head-allegedly-used-for-batting-practice)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 08, 2009, 11:52:29 AM
I am still scared of the playoffs and the Twins after last night.

Maybe I am negative, but I see the Yankees losing to the Angels in 5, and a Cardinals/Angels world series.


If I had my wish, it would be a Yankee/Dodgers WS, where Arod hits the walkoff homerun and as he runs the bases he stares down Joe Torre.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pdiddybaby on October 08, 2009, 12:04:52 PM
I like baseball a lot but one thing confuses me, how can they play games like the Phillies yesterday, starting at lunchtime and get a full house.

Can people in the States really get time off work that easy ?

If in football you had a lunchtime KO in the working week we would barely get 20k at VP
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2009, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: "pdiddybaby"
I like baseball a lot but one thing confuses me, how can they play games like the Phillies yesterday, starting at lunchtime and get a full house.

Can people in the States really get time off work that easy ?

If in football you had a lunchtime KO in the working week we would barely get 20k at VP



Selling out at any time of the day wouldn't be a problem in the playoffs (apart from Atlanta in the late 90's / early 00's when they got so used to playoff baseball people didn't go to the games)

Not everywhere sells out that easy for regular season games. The Red Sox sell out every game and (before they instituted the ultra-expensive seats) the Highlanders sold out a lot as well.

However, if you fancy watching a game in places like DC, Tampa or Miami, you could be the only one there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Drummond on October 08, 2009, 03:24:56 PM
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on October 08, 2009, 07:52:18 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Ted Williams' frozen head used for batting practice (http://www.examiner.com/x-5585-Offbeat-News-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Frozen-Ted-Williams-head-allegedly-used-for-batting-practice)


Quote
The book says the head in the deep freeze was balanced on an empty can of Bumble Bee brand tuna to keep it from sticking to the bottom of its case.

Once, an Alcor employee tried to remove the head from the can by swinging at it with a monkey wrench. The technician missed the can but smacked Williams' head spraying "tiny pieces of frozen head" around the lab, the book says.


The Splendid Splinters :(
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 09, 2009, 11:53:02 AM
if you had a football game with a Monday 1pm kickoff, every NFL team minus 3 or 4 would have a sellout crowd, even if it was just a random game.

Baseball will do it in the playoffs, but there are baseball games on weekdays at 1pm during the regular season pretty much every other week, and for the Yankees and Redsox, they will sell out.

I myself have taken vacation days to go to Yankee games.  

With my old job my boss and I went to every single day game (1 pm start) for two years in a row with, company tickets (right behind home plate).

With the Subway system here it is pretty easy to get in and out.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2009, 11:55:37 AM
Quote from: "Drummond"
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)


Remember its called the "World" Series because Americans ARE that arrogant
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on October 09, 2009, 01:03:13 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Drummond"
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)


Remember its called the "World" Series because Americans ARE that arrogant


And I say again, the winners of the World Series probably are justifid in claiming to be the best team in the world.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 10, 2009, 05:23:30 AM
MLB also probably has 90+% of the worlds best baseball players in it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 10, 2009, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Drummond"
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)


Remember its called the "World" Series because Americans ARE that arrogant


so don't watch it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2009, 01:14:39 PM
Quote from: "joe_c"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Drummond"
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)


Remember its called the "World" Series because Americans ARE that arrogant


And I say again, the winners of the World Series probably are justifid in claiming to be the best team in the world.

Maybe. But I've never heard of an England v Scotland football match or England v Australia cricket match in the 19th century being referred to as a World Cup or Series, etc.
The title might have been accurate but would have been unnecessarily arrogant.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SteveN on October 11, 2009, 07:04:42 PM
I could be wrong but I thought it was called the World Series because at the start it was sponsored by a newspaper called The World.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: HTFCacc2007 on October 11, 2009, 08:48:27 PM
Very interesting game between the Red Sox and Angels. Sox 6-4 up at the top of the 9th, Angels currently 7-6 up now with 2 outs :)

C'mon the Angels :)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on October 11, 2009, 09:01:08 PM
That went very bad very quickly. MLB Gamecast is a very strange way to watch a game.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2009, 08:34:24 AM
Quote from: "SteveN"
I could be wrong but I thought it was called the World Series because at the start it was sponsored by a newspaper called The World.


I hope that was meant as an ironic post

If not, yep you're wrong
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2009, 08:35:56 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Drummond"
'World' Series! hahahahaha

:-)


Remember its called the "World" Series because Americans ARE that arrogant


so don't watch it.


I thought it had been cancelled this year.

I've just checked the Red Sox fixture for the rest of October and they don't appear to have any more games. Surely that can't be right !!


PS - luckily I've been away surfing for a few days and didn't see a minute of the ALDS debacle
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SteveN on October 12, 2009, 08:40:45 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "SteveN"
I could be wrong but I thought it was called the World Series because at the start it was sponsored by a newspaper called The World.


I hope that was meant as an ironic post

If not, yep you're wrong

 
I don't do ironic, I thought I read somewhere that was true but happy to stand corrected.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 12, 2009, 12:08:07 PM
I have to go to Iceland from Thursday to Sunday.

I can't believe I am going to miss one, and maybe two of the ALCS games.


I also have to say that the TBS announcers were crap.
They made Joe Morgan and Joe Buck look good.  I have never heard anything so bad.

They literally knew NOTHING of the players on the field.

I heard this more than once:

"Former Yankee... Contreras at the plate..."

UMMMMMMMMM.... Worng Contreras jackass!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2009, 12:39:08 PM
Quote from: "SteveN"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "SteveN"
I could be wrong but I thought it was called the World Series because at the start it was sponsored by a newspaper called The World.


I hope that was meant as an ironic post

If not, yep you're wrong

 
I don't do ironic, I thought I read somewhere that was true but happy to stand corrected.


Copied from Snopes to save me writing this out again.

Quote
Somewhere along the way (the earliest citing I've found so far is from 1991), people have picked up the notion that the fall classic, baseball's World Series, is so named not because the victors are considered the world's champions, but because the contest was originally sponsored by the New York World newspaper. Perhaps this belief springs from today's hyper-commercial sporting climate, in which nearly all athletic championships and sports stadiums are named for corporate sponsors, or perhaps it springs from the incongruity of the winners of a contest featuring only teams from North America being declared "world champions," but so prevalent is this erroneous belief that it is now regularly cited as a "fact," despite a complete lack of any supporting evidence.

The New York World never had anything to do with the World Series, however, other than being one of the many newspapers to report the results.


A classic myth of the internet age.

No doubt when the 2009 "World Series" begins the Telegraph and BBC (two organisations who I've moaned at previously) will spout the same "myth" one more.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 13, 2009, 11:49:03 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "SteveN"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "SteveN"
I could be wrong but I thought it was called the World Series because at the start it was sponsored by a newspaper called The World.


I hope that was meant as an ironic post

If not, yep you're wrong

 
I don't do ironic, I thought I read somewhere that was true but happy to stand corrected.


Copied from Snopes to save me writing this out again.

Quote
Somewhere along the way (the earliest citing I've found so far is from 1991), people have picked up the notion that the fall classic, baseball's World Series, is so named not because the victors are considered the world's champions, but because the contest was originally sponsored by the New York World newspaper. Perhaps this belief springs from today's hyper-commercial sporting climate, in which nearly all athletic championships and sports stadiums are named for corporate sponsors, or perhaps it springs from the incongruity of the winners of a contest featuring only teams from North America being declared "world champions," but so prevalent is this erroneous belief that it is now regularly cited as a "fact," despite a complete lack of any supporting evidence.

The New York World never had anything to do with the World Series, however, other than being one of the many newspapers to report the results.


A classic myth of the internet age.

No doubt when the 2009 "World Series" begins the Telegraph and BBC (two organisations who I've moaned at previously) will spout the same "myth" one more.


If the same announcers from the ALDS are calling the game, this will be the least of your worries.

I am almost shocked that they knew which team was which.

I have never seen announcers who knew so little about baseball.  I could have done better job and I know pretty much nothing.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 13, 2009, 07:24:18 PM
Cubs file for bankruptcy. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091012/ts_nm/us_tribune_cubs)

Not exactly sure what this means... will they be kicked out of the league or re-locate, or does it depend who buys the team?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on October 14, 2009, 02:40:05 PM
Ok, so I know most of the basics of baseball and enjoy watching on espn. They mentioned in the last Rockies/phillies game about "intentionally walking to first base"

can some kind soul explain a) how this is done and b) what the benefits are to the fielding team

ta
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: damon loves JT on October 14, 2009, 02:42:38 PM
Quote from: "Yeltzer"
Ok, so I know most of the basics of baseball and enjoy watching on espn. They mentioned in the last Rockies/phillies game about "intentionally walking to first base"

can some kind soul explain a) how this is done and b) what the benefits are to the fielding team

ta


It leaves me wondering whether it's possible to walk accidentally to first base. Maybe you meant to walk to third, but got lost
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 14, 2009, 03:57:24 PM
Quote from: "Yeltzer"
Ok, so I know most of the basics of baseball and enjoy watching on espn. They mentioned in the last Rockies/phillies game about "intentionally walking to first base"

can some kind soul explain a) how this is done and b) what the benefits are to the fielding team

ta


It means that the team that is fielding (pitching) do not want to pitch to the guy at bat as they suspect he may well clobber the ball out of the park.   They would rather give him a free walk to first (by intentionally pitching wide straight to the catcher), so they can pitch to the next batter instead.

It's a tactic used more often than you would imagine, especially if one or two bases are already loaded with 1 or 2 outs - the theory being that you try and get the next guy out rather than risk a multi-run score.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2009, 07:40:12 PM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Cubs file for bankruptcy. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091012/ts_nm/us_tribune_cubs)

Not exactly sure what this means... will they be kicked out of the league or re-locate, or does it depend who buys the team?


Remember that this is in the USA. Therefore, by "bankruptcy" they actually mean "bankruptcy protection".

A buyer has been in place for months. Using Chapter 11 will allow the Tribune to sell the Cubs (and Wrigley I assume) without the buyer being liable for any of Tribune's debts.

And no, they won't move or be kicked out of the league. In fact the only effect on the Cubs will be positive. The uncertain situation with Tribune has meant there ability to sign players has been hindered. Once the sale goes through, the Cubs will have money to spend on even more imaginative ways of completely fecking things up.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 15, 2009, 12:51:02 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Cubs file for bankruptcy. (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091012/ts_nm/us_tribune_cubs)

Not exactly sure what this means... will they be kicked out of the league or re-locate, or does it depend who buys the team?


in a weird way...

this can actually only help the cubs.

I bet the state would step in and buy them before they let them go anywhere.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on October 16, 2009, 10:07:22 PM
Phillies looking good in game 2 of the NLCS. Glorious day in LA too. Would love a Phillies-Yankees World Series....
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2009, 08:49:10 AM
Quote from: "Yeltzer"
Phillies looking good in game 2 of the NLCS. Glorious day in LA too. Would love a Phillies-Yankees World Series....


Well they we're....... until they took Pedro out and handed the game over the the bullpen.

I guess Manuel was worried about "doing a Grady Little" by leaving Pedro in there too long. However, he'd only given up something like 2 hits over 87 pitches.

I see that the Highlanders won their first game against the Angels.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on October 18, 2009, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


I see that the Highlanders won their first game against the Angels.


and the second!

It could still go all tits up though.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2009, 03:05:39 PM
Quote from: "jeff"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"


I see that the Highlanders won their first game against the Angels.


and the second!

It could still go all tits up though.


We can only hope !
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 20, 2009, 12:40:13 AM
I would like to point out that I don't root against teams when my team is out.

I may root for a particular team, but I don't root against a team.


As a Yankee fan, I have a little class.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2009, 10:02:00 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I would like to point out that I don't root against teams when my team is out.

I may root for a particular team, but I don't root against a team.


As a Yankee fan, I have a little class.



So, if by some cruel twist of fate Small Heath Alliance made the FA Cup final, you're telling me that you wouldn't be wanting them to lose ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on October 21, 2009, 07:48:55 PM
Yankees have a 3-1 lead with 3 to play then. Phillies can seal their second consecutive place in the World Series later tonight.

Phillies-Yankees would be dandy
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: RogerS on October 21, 2009, 08:39:27 PM
Quote from: "Yeltzer"
Yankees have a 3-1 lead with 3 to play then. Phillies can seal their second consecutive place in the World Series later tonight.

Phillies-Yankees would be dandy


Not if your an Angels or a Dodgers fan, it wouldn't!

I watched the Yankees at the Angels last night. Have to say (IMO) the Angels were on the receiving end of some very dodgy refereeing decisions. Bit like watching the Villa really.

Logically, it's looking very much like a Yankees/Phillies World Series, though.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2009, 09:30:42 AM
Quote from: "RogerS"


I watched the Yankees at the Angels last night. Have to say (IMO) the Angels were on the receiving end of some very dodgy refereeing decisions. Bit like watching the Villa really.

Logically, it's looking very much like a Yankees/Phillies World Series, though.


The standard of post-season umpiring has been terrible.

In the game you mention, both Highlanders'** players were off base when they were tagged, so both should have been out.

The Phillies hammered the Dodgers last night to win the NLCS 4-1 and give them the chance to defend their title (probably against the Highlanders)


(** Just in case anyone's wondering why I call the New York American League team the "Highlanders", I'm just following the tradition of this forum of referring my team's mail enemy/rival by one of their previous names)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 22, 2009, 11:38:26 AM
yeah, the umpiring was terrible, but lets not act like it was one way favring the yankees.

YEah, Swisher should have been tagged out at second.  But they called him safe.

Then when he scored they took the run away and said he didn't tag up.  Which replay shows he definitely did.

Didn't tag up? I mean just say "We made the wrong call earlier and so we didn't want to count the run"

The wierdest part is that despite three or four TERRIBLE calls, neither Scosia (angels coach) or Girardi (Yankees coach) argued any of those calls...

Maybe because it was a blowout, I don't know, but why wouldn't either of them argue any of that?

Also, WOW the strike zones were terrible.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 22, 2009, 11:38:58 AM
yeah, the umpiring was terrible, but lets not act like it was one way favring the yankees.

YEah, Swisher should have been tagged out at second.  But they called him safe.

Then when he scored they took the run away and said he didn't tag up.  Which replay shows he definitely did.

Didn't tag up? I mean just say "We made the wrong call earlier and so we didn't want to count the run"

The wierdest part is that despite three or four TERRIBLE calls, neither Scosia (angels coach) or Girardi (Yankees coach) argued any of those calls...

Maybe because it was a blowout, I don't know, but why wouldn't either of them argue any of that?

Also, WOW the strike zones were terrible.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2009, 02:44:06 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Then when he scored they took the run away and said he didn't tag up.  Which replay shows he definitely did.

Didn't tag up? I mean just say "We made the wrong call earlier and so we didn't want to count the run"


Tagging up's a bit like off-side, whereby the official is expected to be looking in two places at once.

Its also something that could be easily decided using replay. After all, what does it matter if a game lasts an extra few minutes in order to get the calls right.

Umpiring does seem to have gone down hill since MLB broke the union.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2009, 02:45:11 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
yeah, the umpiring was terrible, but lets not act like it was one way favring the yankees.


Bloody hell, that Brett guy gets everywhere
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 22, 2009, 05:18:28 PM
Yay Phils.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2009, 07:51:55 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
Yay Phils.


They celebrated in style !!

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: RogerS on October 23, 2009, 09:50:53 PM
Some more piss-poor umpiring decisions (for both sides) in game 5 Angels/Yankies last night then?

The Halos hang on to take it back to New York for game 6. I fear they are just postponing the enevitable though.

Anyone else of the opinion that the umpiring has been pretty dire in some of the post season games?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2009, 08:56:14 AM
The Highlanders finally saw off the Angels last night to set up a World Series against the Phillies.


C'mon Philadelphia !!



For over $1billion, you'd have thought the builders of the new Death Star would have used decent concrete !!

(http://cache-10.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2009/10/500x_articleLarge.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 26, 2009, 11:06:41 AM
I don't think you want to go tit for tat with a yankee stadium vs. fenway convo.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2009, 11:35:43 AM
It seems that concrete problems in new stadiums are common.

I was at Comerica in Detroit just a few weeks after the ballpark opened and there was crumbling concrete in several places.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2009, 08:07:37 AM
World Series starts tonight (weather permitting)

So, who's ya got ?

If Cliff Lee can best CC tonight then I wouldn't be surprised to see the Phillies win. However, I've got a horrible feeling that the Highlanders will take the series
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 28, 2009, 09:58:21 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
It seems that concrete problems in new stadiums are common.

I was at Comerica in Detroit just a few weeks after the ballpark opened and there was crumbling concrete in several places.


it's actually because it is cheaper to make concrete with a larger air to solid ratio.

They use less actual concrete, and it is lighter to ship.  So concrete being used now will not last as long as cncrete used 25 years ago, or 50 years ago even.

I read a big article about it a year or so ago.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: puppyfeat on October 28, 2009, 11:03:22 AM
Come on Phillies!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 28, 2009, 12:10:36 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I read a big article about it a year or so ago.


Must have been riveting.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2009, 07:48:50 AM
Game one goes to.............

(http://www.hobartpulp.com/website/april/phanatic1.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on October 29, 2009, 07:50:42 AM
Philadelphia. 6-1.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2009, 08:24:07 AM
Game 1 highlights (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7100597)


Cliff Lee makes this World Series lark look easy (http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=7100235)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 29, 2009, 10:10:11 AM
I wonder if when Joe Girardi decided to use almost every pitcher in the bulllpen in an already ut of reach game if someone tapped him on the shoulder and said "hey Joe, you know we play tomorrow too, right?"

The guy is horrible.

Even with all the wins, we would have more with pretty much any other manager.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2009, 12:44:02 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I wonder if when Joe Girardi decided to use almost every pitcher in the bulllpen in an already ut of reach game if someone tapped him on the shoulder and said "hey Joe, you know we play tomorrow too, right?"

The guy is horrible.

Even with all the wins, we would have more with pretty much any other manager.


On the other side, why did Lee go the full nine when the Phillies could have sent anyone out there (even Brad Lidge) for the 9th and still won.

As an aside, I once assisted in the stalking of Joe Girardi whilst he was playing for the Cubs.

A mate's girlfriend had a major crush on Girardi. We were in San Francisco for a Cubs @ Giants game and staked out the team hotel until we got Joe to have his photo taken with her.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 30, 2009, 10:43:33 AM
HAHA

I once went to a wedding and their was a guy who looked like George Steinbrenner (it wasn't him, but he LOOKED just like him).

My friend and I followed him around all night and kept bothering him to take pictures with us.
He played along at first.

But two hours later  the booze was flowing and on pictures 22, 23, 24 etc he started to get annoyed.

My wife was also a little annoyed.

But man, I got some great pictures.

You got to understand!!! HE LOOKED JUST LIKE GEORGE STEINBRENNER!!!

(some of the pics are on my facebook if anyone wants to see)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2009, 07:51:29 AM
It looks like pmarachi's Highlanders are heading towards the title.

It doesn't look like even A-Rod can balls this up now
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 02, 2009, 11:55:05 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
It looks like pmarachi's Highlanders are heading towards the title.

It doesn't look like even A-Rod can balls this up now


I mean seriously, when are people going to realize how good arod is and stop this stuff?

How much more "clutch" do you have to be than this guy has been in this potseason?

Keep in mind, the series is not over.  Cliff Lee is a killer, and then you just need two more.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 02, 2009, 11:56:32 AM
Oh, I will be away for work in Orlando FL for the next week, so if the Yankees fall apart and blow it, that's why I won't be posting about it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2009, 12:38:31 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


I mean seriously, when are people going to realize how good arod is and stop this stuff?

How much more "clutch" do you have to be than this guy has been in this potseason?


What "stuff"?

I know full well that A-Rod was having a great postseason. However, he (according to ESPNRadio) then became the first player ever to strike out three times in each of the first three games of the World Series.

BTW, I'm a big A-Rod fan back from his days in Seattle (I have the replica jersey to prove it) and would have be very pleased if he had joined the Red Sox (as he wanted to do before the Players' Union vetoed the deal).

He also seems more relaxed and not so image conscious now that his drug use is out in the open. He doesn't have to worry about appearances now and can concentrate on crushing the ball like he did for the Mariners.

Why so jumpy ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Bad English on November 02, 2009, 12:42:16 PM
My single contribution to this thread will be "Could we rename it to 'Baseball'"? That would make my decade.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2009, 09:51:35 AM
Phillies won game five, so its back to New York now with the Highlanders leading 3-2
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2009, 07:18:41 AM
Congratulations to pmarachi's Highlanders on winning the 2009 World Series 4 games to 2 over the Phillies.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 07, 2009, 05:48:10 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"


I mean seriously, when are people going to realize how good arod is and stop this stuff?

How much more "clutch" do you have to be than this guy has been in this potseason?


What "stuff"?

I know full well that A-Rod was having a great postseason. However, he (according to ESPNRadio) then became the first player ever to strike out three times in each of the first three games of the World Series.

BTW, I'm a big A-Rod fan back from his days in Seattle (I have the replica jersey to prove it) and would have be very pleased if he had joined the Red Sox (as he wanted to do before the Players' Union vetoed the deal).

He also seems more relaxed and not so image conscious now that his drug use is out in the open. He doesn't have to worry about appearances now and can concentrate on crushing the ball like he did for the Mariners.

Why so jumpy ?


Oh, I know you're and arod fan, you have told me in the past.

I thought you were saying it in a mocking tone toward all those supposed Yankee fans that for some reason booed him for the last few years.

That's what I meant.

It drives me nuts when Yankee fans trash the guy.  I mean even after the WS, I heard people saying things like "yeah, well lets see what he does next year" and "Well, his season avg wasn't that good"

I just don't get it?
Why won't these fans just support him?!?

BTW, thanks for the congrats!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 04, 2009, 08:29:13 AM
Red Sox sign Shortstop Marco Scutaro (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091203&content_id=7754398&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Great news. Scutaro has been one of my favourite players since he was featured in the 2001 documentary about the Minor Leagues, "A Player to be Named Later".

Dustin Pedroia will now not be asked to switch from Second Base to Shortstop
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 04, 2009, 11:52:35 AM
I like Scutaro

The Phillies signed Polanco

And the rumor is the Mets asked for info on Matsui.  Nt sure why they would though...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 04, 2009, 12:44:03 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


And the rumor is the Mets asked for info on Matsui.  Nt sure why they would though...


The way the Mets are run, they'll probably sign "Kaz" rather than "Hideki" !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 15, 2009, 02:03:02 PM
No doubt you're all paying close attention to the off season baseball moves but just in case there's a few who aren't, here's a summary


Completed Trade
Curtis Granderson - Tigers to Yankees
Edwin Jackson - Tigers to D'Backs
Ian Kennedy - Yankees to D'Backs
Prospects - Yankees & D'Backs to Tigers

Expected Trade (EDIT - Cancelled due to Lowell being injured)
Mike Lowell - Red Sox to Rangers
Max Ramirez - Rangers to Red Sox

Expected Trade (this is the biggy!!) (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Roy Halladay - Blue Jays to Phillies
Cliff Lee - Phillies to Mariners
Prospects - Phillies & Mariners to Blue Jays

The first time ever that two Cy Young Award winners (ie Halladay and Lee) have in effect been traded for each other.


Expected Free Agent Signings
John Lackey - Angels to Red Sox (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Hideki Matsui - Yankees to Angels (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Mike Cameron - Brewers to Red Sox (EDIT - Now Confirmed)

Still in Limbo
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 20, 2009, 01:53:35 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
No doubt you're all paying close attention to the off season baseball moves but just in case there's a few who aren't, here's a summary


Completed Trade
Curtis Granderson - Tigers to Yankees
Edwin Jackson - Tigers to D'Backs
Ian Kennedy - Yankees to D'Backs
Prospects - Yankees & D'Backs to Tigers

Expected Trade
Mike Lowell - Red Sox to Rangers
Max Ramirez - Rangers to Red Sox

Expected Trade (this is the biggy!!) (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Roy Halladay - Blue Jays to Phillies
Cliff Lee - Phillies to Mariners
Prospects - Phillies & Mariners to Blue Jays

The first time ever that two Cy Young Award winners (ie Halladay and Lee) have in effect been traded for each other.


Expected Free Agent Signings
John Lackey - Angels to Red Sox (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Hideki Matsui - Yankees to Angels (EDIT - Now Confirmed)
Mike Cameron - Brewers to Red Sox (EDIT - Now Confirmed)

Still in Limbo
Jason Bay
Matt Holliday


you missed Phil Coke Yankees to Dbacks

And this is the one I am upset about from that same Granderson trade: Austin Jackson is gone too!!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 21, 2009, 10:38:27 AM
Completed Trade
One man's problem (Bradley) - Cubs to Mariners
Another man's problem (Silva) - Mariners to Cubs
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 22, 2009, 11:32:55 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Complete Trade
One man's problem (Bradley) - Cubs to Mariners
Another man's problem (Silva) - Mariners to Cubs


this has regret and relief written all over it...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2010, 09:55:01 AM
Randy "The Big Unit" Johnson retires after a 22 year career. (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4799462)

Not a cuddly personality but a sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer

How hard did the Unit throw ?

Well, just ask this dove !!

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Matt Holliday re-signs with the Cardinals for 7 years and $120m (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4799313). Now they have to work on a contract extension for Albert Pujols.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 07, 2010, 12:59:25 AM
I don't understand how someone can get into the baseball hall of fame on the SECOND try.

I mean do these players get BETTER between voting?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 07, 2010, 01:41:49 AM
Just ordered my Yankee tickets.  

Is it time for the season to start yet?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 07, 2010, 08:42:23 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
I don't understand how someone can get into the baseball hall of fame on the SECOND try.

I mean do these players get BETTER between voting?


What ? Have you forgot all those home runs Andre Dawson hit during the 2009 season ?


The HOF elections always amaze me. As far as I'm concerned, BBWA voting** should be a one-and-done system. A player is either a HOF'r or they're not

(** I've no problem with some kind of Veteran's Committee to correct the worst omissions. However, their decisions can be just as mystifying)

With regard to this year's elections.

Andre Dawson was elected but as far as I'm concerned he was nowhere near as good as Tim Raines, who wasn't.

As for the failure to elect Roberto Alomar in his first year or eligibility. This can only be due to some voters seeking to punish him again for the Hirschbeck incident, for which he served his ban and for which Hirschbeck has forgiven him to such an extent that he publicly endorsed Alomar's candidacy.

Alomar's the best second baseman since Joe Morgan.

I expect that Alomar and Bert "Be Home" Blyleven will be enshrined next year.

The lack of support for the Crime Dog surprised me. Maybe it was because he only hit 493 home runs rather than crossing the 500 threshold or maybe its because voters didn't look closely enough at his career and failed to see how consistently good he was.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 07, 2010, 12:22:07 PM
Hirschbeck actually lives in the town I grew up in.  He used to come to the Italian Delli I worked at when I was like 14 years old.  He was a really really nice guy.


I agree.  It's like these writers feel they need to make people wait or something.  It should be a one and done.

But they als are turning it into a Hall of Allstars.

What do you think?

I think Hall of Famers should be like no brainers.

You should be able to just hear the name and KNOW right off the bat "yea! this guy is HOF"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 07, 2010, 02:28:10 PM
Some HOF's are no-brainers

As long as no steroid related stuff comes up in the next five years, Maddux, Glavine, Unit, Pedro and Biggio should be first ballot elections.

Roberto Alomar should have fallen into this category as well.

However, so candidates require more thought/analysis, eg Edgar, Crime Dog, Schilling etc

Then there's the whole steroid group to consider (Barry, Rocket, Sammy, Raffy, Big Mac etc)

The problem is that the HOF is decided upon be just the writers. I know that rules have been relaxed now so that web based writers can join the BBWAA but they still seem to be deliberately excluding those writers who lean towards statistical analysis.

16 out of 18 web based writers up for consideration in 2007 were let in (why Gammons had to wait until that point is beyond me) but the organisation chose to exclude Rob Neyer and Keith Law, ie the two most stat orientated writers.


Regards

UK Redsox - Baseball Stadium Hall of Fame Inaugural Class of 2001
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 07, 2010, 09:39:05 PM
my take is that if its not a no brainer, you shouldn't be in the hall of fame.

The steroid era players are gonna cause some interesting debate though...

I have never been to the hall of fame, which is odd, considering I live like 15 miles out of NYC and it couldn't be more than 4 hours away from me.


That is awesome that you are in the HOF.

Just out of curiousity, does that honor award you any benefit as far as going to games?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 08, 2010, 08:50:39 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"



That is awesome that you are in the HOF.

Just out of curiousity, does that honor award you any benefit as far as going to games?


Although I did get to give a speech during the 2001 HOF Induction weekend it was in the museum theatre rather than on the main stage.

However, the only lasting benefit is that there's one page profile about me in the Hall of Fame Library. However, its not on display and you have to ask to see it.

I know its there because a friend asked to see it during a visit to Cooperstown last year.



A mate of mine who was inducted the same day does however have a great baseball related benefit that he was given by the Umpires.

Players with more than a certain number of years service (ten I think), umpires and some team officials are given a "Gold Pass" that gets them into any MLB game for free. My mate negotiated a marketing deal for the umpires to meet with fans/corporate sponsors before games (for a fee of course). In thanks for this the umpires arranged for MLB to issue my mate a "Gold Pass".

As far as I'm aware its the only one ever issued to someone who didn't work directly in/for MLB.

The seats that the pass gets are normally great (usually in the scouts or player's family sections). I've been lucky enough to benefit several times.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2010, 09:51:48 AM
Derek Jeter to marry Minka Kelly (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/baseball/mlb/01/10/jeter.wedding.ap/index.html)


(http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00029183.jpg)

OK, so its not quite DiMaggio marrying Monroe, but its close.

Jeter's had his pick of the world's finest beauties over the years (inc Mariah Carey, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Scarlett Johansson plus at least one Miss Universe) but I can't argue with his final choice

(http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/images/10/28/minka-kelly.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 12, 2010, 07:15:49 AM
Mark McGwire 'fesses up at last that he took steroids ........ but only for medical reasons of course




NB - He's only doing this now because he has a job with the Cardinals this coming season.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2010, 03:06:37 PM
Jose Offerman loses it

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FF to 45 seconds for the punch

Not much contact there
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 18, 2010, 08:14:48 PM
What team is that, the ground looks empty?

Does Birmingham City have a baseball franchise?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on January 19, 2010, 05:52:41 AM
Shouldn't that clip be in the WWE thread, it looked about as real as their punches are!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 19, 2010, 08:08:46 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
What team is that, the ground looks empty?

Does Birmingham City have a baseball franchise?


It was a Dominican Winter League game. Offerman has now been banned for life from baseball in that country
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 22, 2010, 12:42:04 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
What team is that, the ground looks empty?

Does Birmingham City have a baseball franchise?


It was a Dominican Winter League game. Offerman has now been banned for life from baseball in that country


so he's gonna miss out on the big bucks...



Hey, just throwing this out there...

If anyone on this board/thread plans on coming to NYC this summer and wants to go to a Yankee game, let me know.  I will definitely extend the invite to anyone who wants to go bleachers and sit with me and my friends.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 02, 2010, 02:02:18 PM
Any of you who accidentally stumbled upon baseball on Five will have heard Jon Miller commentating

He's just been elected to the Hall of Fame

http://community.baseballhall.org/Page.aspx?pid=627
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 12, 2010, 10:14:36 AM
Tom Glavine has announced his retirement.

This means that only John Smoltz is left from the great Atlanta Braves rotation of the '90's (and he currently is an unsigned Free Agent)

Frank "The Big Hurt" Thomas has also retired.

Both can start writing speeches for their Hall of Fame induction because they're certs for Cooperstown
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: tim on February 20, 2010, 09:48:25 AM
Hey 'those in the know'.
I'm going to be in San Francisco in April for a few days - 3rd to the 8th and wondered if there is any baseball on to watch - would love to go to a  game but obviously only being there a few days limits what's available. Any suggestions?
Also any NFL type action to check out around the same time?
Thanks in advance...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 20, 2010, 10:03:24 AM
The regular season starts in April

Oakland are playing at home 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th April.

You'll have no trouble getting a ticket to see them play.

Their ballpark is very easy to get to on the "BART" (ie light rail system). It has its own station.

On Sat 3rd April San Francisco are playing at Oakland in a pre-season game.


Link for tickets

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/ticketing/singlegame.jsp?c_id=oak


The NFL and College football seasons are over now
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: tim on February 22, 2010, 05:38:11 PM
Good info, thanks. We don't have much of a plan as yet but it'll be great if we can fit a game in, I'll check that link out now...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 22, 2010, 11:41:41 PM
Yanks get Chan Ho Park for 1.2  Which I consider a steal.

Damon goes to the Tigers, which he now claims was his first choice all along 5 years ago.

I still love Johnny, but c'mon maaaannnn
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 23, 2010, 07:19:55 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"

Damon goes to the Tigers, which he now claims was his first choice all along 5 years ago.

I still love Johnny, but c'mon maaaannnn


Now known as the "Craig Gardner History Revision Theory"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 04, 2010, 08:41:37 AM
Spring Training games have begun.

Currently listening to Mets @ Braves from yesterday via MLB.com.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: tim on March 10, 2010, 07:38:24 PM
Hello again 'those in the know',
Thanks for your previous info, I also found this - worth going to does anyone think?
 http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=2139&agency=MLB&pid=6679205
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 11, 2010, 01:56:16 AM
Quote from: "tim"
Hello again 'those in the know',
Thanks for your previous info, I also found this - worth going to does anyone think?
 http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=2139&agency=MLB&pid=6679205


should be a cool game to check out.  Interleague play, on a sunday, noon start.

You may be able to get these tickets pretty cheap on stubhub.com from some season ticket holders.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2010, 08:37:28 AM
Quote from: "tim"
Hello again 'those in the know',
Thanks for your previous info, I also found this - worth going to does anyone think?
 http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=2139&agency=MLB&pid=6679205


Remember that's a pre-season "Spring Training" warm up game, so some (if not most) of the main players may be missing. However, it should be a great opportunity to see one of the best ballparks at a cheap price.

Hopefully you'll get to see one of my new favorite players, Pablo "Kung Fu Panda" Sandoval

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/writers/ted_keith/08/12/nl.wildcard/pablo-sandoval.jpg) (http://rootzoo.com/uploads/group_photo_uploads/12475974481149902133.jpg)

Proof once again that baseball is the game for us fat buggers
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2010, 10:06:39 AM
No more Nomar (http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=4981701)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 15, 2010, 01:03:28 AM
so, myself and about 15 friends are going to the Yankees game on April 16th (section 203 of course) and my one good friend, Khalid Washin-better not type it, is going to propose to his girlfriend on the screen in the 7th inning stretch!

Such a horribly great idea...

I can't wait.



(and yes, I plan on being one of the 50,000 people chanting "just say no! just say no!")
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2010, 01:07:12 AM
Make sure to post the vid on here... unless she says yes, obviously!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 16, 2010, 10:26:01 AM
Quote from: "cdvillafan"
Make sure to post the vid on here... unless she says yes, obviously!


Oh! I will!

He asked us "Do you think it's a good idea?"

My wife said no, My friends girlfriends said no, my mother and sister said no.

Of course we told him YES!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 16, 2010, 12:42:17 PM
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 16, 2010, 12:44:07 PM
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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: tim on March 17, 2010, 08:15:08 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "tim"
Hello again 'those in the know',
Thanks for your previous info, I also found this - worth going to does anyone think?
 http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/MLBEventInfo?orgid=2139&agency=MLB&pid=6679205


Remember that's a pre-season "Spring Training" warm up game, so some (if not most) of the main players may be missing. However, it should be a great opportunity to see one of the best ballparks at a cheap price.

Hopefully you'll get to see one of my new favorite players, Pablo "Kung Fu Panda" Sandoval


Cool - got ourselves a couple of tickets for this. Not too concerned about the possiblity of some main players missing due to not knowing enough about baseball to really know who they are anyway! Basically just looking forward to checking out a great park and experiencing something new. Should be a good afternoon..!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 19, 2010, 08:06:35 AM
Is anyone playing any Fantasy Baseball this season ?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 20, 2010, 11:48:30 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Is anyone playing any Fantasy Baseball this season ?


I've never done a fantasy league of any kind.

If I did do one, it would be football (of either variety), as they have fewer games and it is weekly.

Baseball seems like it would be WAY too much work just to keep up since they play pretty much every single day.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 21, 2010, 10:09:32 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


Baseball seems like it would be WAY too much work just to keep up since they play pretty much every single day.


Rather than keeping his best five starters, one of my mates adds/drops pitchers everyday depending on who's starting.

He's retired, so he's got the time but I'd never be able to keep a track of what was going on using that method.

However, it seems to work. He won two years ago and was runner up last year (topped the regular season standing but lost the playoff final).
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 25, 2010, 10:57:50 AM
Phil Hughes is the 5th Yankees starter.

Joba to the Bullpen.

And will probably take Mo's place when Mo retires as the best closer of all time.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2010, 01:50:55 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Phil Hughes is the 5th Yankees starter.

Joba to the Bullpen.

And will probably take Mo's place when Mo retires as the best closer of all time.


Why has it taken the Highlanders this long to figure out that Joba's not cut out to be a starter ?

Joba is to Mo now, as Mo was to John Wetteland
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 26, 2010, 01:35:58 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Phil Hughes is the 5th Yankees starter.

Joba to the Bullpen.

And will probably take Mo's place when Mo retires as the best closer of all time.


Why has it taken the Highlanders this long to figure out that Joba's not cut out to be a starter ?

Joba is to Mo now, as Mo was to John Wetteland


Well I think the problem is that people have this attitude that being a starter is all that matters.

But in reality, a solid setup man who can do your 7th and 8th every time (with mo at 9th) means a whole lot too.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2010, 01:50:33 PM
The season starts this weekend, so who's ya got ????

My predictions.................

AL East - Highlanders
AL Central - Twins
AL West - Angels (would have chosen the Mariners until they signed Milton Bradley)
AL Wild Card - Red Sox

NL East - Phillies
NL Central - Cardinals
NL West - Rockies
NL Wild Card - Dodgers

World Series - Highlanders over Rockies (but hopefully not!!)


NL MVP - Albert Pujols
NL MVP (Non-Albert Division) - Troy Tulowitzki

AL MVP - Joe Mauer

NL Cy Young - Roy Halladay
AL Cy Young - Zach Greinke
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 01, 2010, 11:35:32 AM
AL East - Yankees
AL Central - Tigers
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Twins  (I would have gone sox, but I wanted to make our predictions different)

NL East - Phillies
NL Central - Cardinals
NL West - Rockies
NL Wild Card - Braves

World Series - Yankees/Phillies

Winner: Phillies
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on April 01, 2010, 11:56:03 AM
The Royals to win the lot.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2010, 03:47:24 PM
The Sox come from behind to defeat the Yankees 9-7 in  the season's curtain opener.

Most other teams start their season today beginning at about 6pm BST. Live in the UK on ESPNAmerica (if you're signed up to ESPN for their Premier League games, you'll get this channel as well) and on MLB.com
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2010, 10:03:38 PM
Candidate for defensive play of the year already

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(Video by my mate Penfold in the USA)

Welcome to the big leagues Jason Heyward. Baseball's most hyped hitting prospect homers in his first Major League at bat

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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2010, 10:16:18 PM
Two home runs today for Albert Pujols.

By the time his career is over I think he'll rank as the second greatest player ever after Babe Ruth

(NB - unless Albert also becomes a MLB calibre pitcher, he'll never oust the Babe from the number 1 slot)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 14, 2010, 11:31:32 AM
Been gone a few weeks.

Went to Boston and caught two Yankee games at Fenway and then went with the wife and son to Tampa for- ummm I mean Disney world in Orlando.

(and maybe my first time in Tampa for one Yankee Rays games before going to Miami)

My first home game is on Friday.

Which is the one my friend is going to propose at.

hahahaha
What a horribly great idea!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 17, 2010, 02:08:08 PM
New pics up on my facebook from Yankee Stadium courtesy of my wife, who goes to like 1 game a year and takes 200 pics.

Her going to one game a year means I kind of miss the actual game once a year...

Going back on Sunday to properly watch the game.

Oh, and my friend got engaged, message on the HUGE screen in front of the entire cheering stadium.  I got pics of that up too.

Unfortunately no one booed or screamed "just say no" or anything, which is kind of a shame...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2010, 06:23:05 PM
Brings back memories of when the lions got married at Villa Park (before Bella had all the "work" done !!)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2010, 06:23:05 PM
Brings back memories of when the lions got married at Villa Park (before Bella had all the "work" done !!)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 18, 2010, 02:36:30 PM
Signs of intelligent life at Yankee Stadium

(http://cache-03.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/04/500x_nickjohnsonalien.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 28, 2010, 01:40:52 AM
So the season has been moving along quite well.

Vasquez has been a disaster.

But I really can't complain...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 28, 2010, 08:22:10 AM
Get well soon to Bob Uecker (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100427&content_id=9609948&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

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I was lucky enough to meet Bob in Milwaukee a few years back.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 28, 2010, 08:29:38 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
So the season has been moving along quite well.

Vasquez has been a disaster.

But I really can't complain...


Bringing in Vasquez was a surprise to me. He wasn't really any good the last time he played in da Bronx.

It appears that the Sox have started to get their act together at last but I don't know how much longer they can keep faith in Big Papi.

With JD struggling as well, they're lacking thump in the lineup. Someone like Adrian Gonzalez is needed desperately but the Padres' good start means that there's no way they'll trade him at the moment.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 05, 2010, 08:56:56 AM
Farewell to baseball radio legend Ernie Harwell, dead at 92

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5163285



Ernie was so good on the radio that the Brooklyn Dodgers actually traded a player to Atlanta to obtain his services.

From the golden age of baseball on the radio (the era of Mel Allen, Red Barber, Harry Carey, Curt Gowdy et al), only Vin Scully of the LA (formerly Brooklyn) Dodgers now remains.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 05, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
I was excited to see this thread and then remembered I'm a Cubs fan. Not having the best season so far lol. Maybe I'll reply in July...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2010, 07:55:04 AM
Quote from: "H00513R"
I was excited to see this thread


Wow, no ones ever been excited to see one of my threads before, apart maybe from one's that contain excessive use of photos of Maria Kirilenko.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 06, 2010, 03:40:51 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "H00513R"
I was excited to see this thread


Wow, no ones ever been excited to see one of my threads before, apart maybe from one's that contain excessive use of photos of Maria Kirilenko.


There...this should do it:

(http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/449/mariakirilenko01.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2010, 07:52:32 AM
Welcome my Hoosier friend, that is the kind of response that will serve you well on H&V.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2010, 07:53:49 AM
Farewell to Robin Roberts

Phillies great dies aged 83 (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100506&content_id=9840888&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 07, 2010, 08:01:27 AM
One of the good things about being here in Oz is that when they show the MLB over here it's at a reasonable hour (lunchtime) so I'm starting to get back into it again.

Watched the Rays/Mariners game yesterday - Seattle not doing too well at the moment it seems!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2010, 08:09:42 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
One of the good things about being here in Oz is that when they show the MLB over here it's at a reasonable hour (lunchtime) so I'm starting to get back into it again.

Watched the Rays/Mariners game yesterday - Seattle not doing too well at the moment it seems!


With all the changes they made during the off-season, the Mariners were a popular pick to win the AL West. However, despite their excellent pitching (on paper at least), their chances are hurt by a batting lineup that lacks thump.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2010, 08:12:18 AM
Looks like my Sox might be getting their act together at last by sweeping the "Los Angeles Juan Pablos of Anaheim".

Next up, a weekend series against some bunch of nobodies from the Bronx.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 07, 2010, 08:15:17 AM
Excellent pitching was ok until the 8th, then they replaced Cliff with someone else and he was fucking useless.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2010, 08:33:50 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Excellent pitching was ok until the 8th, then they replaced Cliff with someone else and he was fucking useless.


To be fair to the Mariners, they were playing the Rays, who are the best team at the moment
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on May 07, 2010, 01:26:04 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Looks like my Sox might be getting their act together at last by sweeping the "Los Angeles Juan Pablos of Anaheim".

Next up, a weekend series against some bunch of nobodies from the Bronx.


That will be a better test as the Angels are complete and utter rubbish at the moment.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2010, 10:46:47 AM
Quote from: "usav"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Looks like my Sox might be getting their act together at last by sweeping the "Los Angeles Juan Pablos of Anaheim".

Next up, a weekend series against some bunch of nobodies from the Bronx.


That will be a better test as the Angels are complete and utter rubbish at the moment.


First game didn't go too well for the Sox
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2010, 10:57:06 AM
OK, this season's shot already

Paul, you have permission to gloat
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 10, 2010, 07:32:07 AM
The A's Dallas Braden pitches just the 19th "Perfect Game" in MLB history. 27 up and 27 down.

Not only that, he did it against the Tampa Rays, the best team in baseball.

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7936873


Take that A-Rod !! (http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/other_mlb/view/20100510alex_rodriguez_sticks_out_on_dallas_bradens_big_day/srvc=home&position=recent)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 12, 2010, 11:53:30 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The A's Dallas Braden pitches just the 19th "Perfect Game" in MLB history. 27 up and 27 down.

Not only that, he did it against the Tampa Rays, the best team in baseball.

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7936873


Take that A-Rod !! (http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/other_mlb/view/20100510alex_rodriguez_sticks_out_on_dallas_bradens_big_day/srvc=home&position=recent)



This Braden guy is annoying.  First he attacks arod and acts ike a baby over a made up rule, then he acts like "I showed him!" when he pitched a perfect game.

The thing is, Arod never had a beef with him.  The beef was ALWAYS Braden going after Arod.

Why?  He was trying to make a name for himself.

Well he pitched a perfect game, and now he has a name for himsef, so what des he do? He attacks Arod MORE?!?!?!

What a hack.

two things:

1) He wouldn't have done this to Jeter.  HE picked on Arod because he knew it was easy as Arod is disiked all over the league.  it's ike shooting a deer in a cage.

2) He pitched a perfect game and that is great, but did anyone see it?  68 mph fastballs?  Only 9 swinging strikes (I'm pretty sure it was 9, may have been 6)? more bats on balls than any game this year?  Sounds like he may owe a thank you to the fielders doesn't it?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2010, 08:42:41 AM
With regard to the Braden/A-Rod incident.

I'm struggling to see what A-Rod did wrong.

If Braden had actually been stood on the mound it might have been different.

The problem is that A-Rod has broken so many "written rules" .........

eg, slapping the ball out of Arroyo's hand, which was rightly called as interference.

eg, yelling to distract the Blue Jays fielder during a game I was at in Toronto.

........ that he'll never get the benefit of the doubt regarding "unwritten rules".
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 13, 2010, 01:25:25 PM
Going to a game Tuesday night Cubs v Rockies at Wrigley Field, Chicago, looking forward to it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2010, 03:13:16 PM
Quote from: "Jon Crofts"
Going to a game Tuesday night Cubs v Rockies at Wrigley Field, Chicago, looking forward to it.


The Cubs have finally carried out some basic maintenance at Wrigley, so its not the dump that it once was.

I was there last season for a couple of games and will be back there again in July.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 13, 2010, 05:05:08 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
With regard to the Braden/A-Rod incident.

I'm struggling to see what A-Rod did wrong.

If Braden had actually been stood on the mound it might have been different.

The problem is that A-Rod has broken so many "written rules" .........

eg, slapping the ball out of Arroyo's hand, which was rightly called as interference.

eg, yelling to distract the Blue Jays fielder during a game I was at in Toronto.

........ that he'll never get the benefit of the doubt regarding "unwritten rules".


A-Rod is a prick, pure and simple. He should know better as those "unwritten rules" have a long and established position in baseball. That being said, some players (and I personally) don't agree with all of them. I've been having a big debate about when bunting is "allowed" during a perfect/No Hitter game. I feel like it's always allowed and the pitcher/team needs to earn every out. But some feel it's bad form. I guess each their own.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 13, 2010, 05:18:44 PM
Quote from: "Jon Crofts"
Going to a game Tuesday night Cubs v Rockies at Wrigley Field, Chicago, looking forward to it.


Just watch for falling cement and you'll be fine.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 13, 2010, 11:30:18 PM
Quote from: "H00513R"


A-Rod is a prick, pure and simple. He should know better as those "unwritten rules" have a long and established position in baseball. That being said, some players (and I personally) don't agree with all of them. I've been having a big debate about when bunting is "allowed" during a perfect/No Hitter game. I feel like it's always allowed and the pitcher/team needs to earn every out. But some feel it's bad form. I guess each their own.


ummm

I never heard of this particular unwritten rule and payers calling all the stations said the same thing.  Never heard the "rule".

The reason you have never seen a player do it before is because with dugouts diagnolly placed, the only chance for this to happen is when a plalyer needs to go from third to first, which is essentially never.

But I am down with this.  People who want to have a go at Arod are going to doo it no matter what.

The guy threw a temper tantrum because he wanted attention.


As for bunting, I think it IS "allowed" in a no hitter, because bunting is essentially about advancing a runner, and the player runs the 50/50 shot of being tagged out.

That being said, if I was a player, I wouldn't be comfortable doing it in the 8th or the 9th inning in a no hitter.  You are gonna get a lot of flack for it, and if the game isn't on the line, do you really need to?


I remember a few years ago, and I forget who they were playing, but the Phillies own Jimmy Rollins had his base hit streak going and he had not had a hit in this particular game, and he had walked twice.  Well it was his last at bat, and the pitcher was intentionally walking him.  Threw out two balls, real wide.  Again, I foroget who the manager was, but the manager came out to the mound and told the pitcher to throw a strike and give the guy a chance to at least hit the ball.
 Jimmy did get that hit btw.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 13, 2010, 11:32:13 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "Jon Crofts"
Going to a game Tuesday night Cubs v Rockies at Wrigley Field, Chicago, looking forward to it.


The Cubs have finally carried out some basic maintenance at Wrigley, so its not the dump that it once was.

I was there last season for a couple of games and will be back there again in July.


You coming to see our new Death Star this year?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on May 14, 2010, 01:06:21 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
The A's Dallas Braden pitches just the 19th "Perfect Game" in MLB history. 27 up and 27 down.

Not only that, he did it against the Tampa Rays, the best team in baseball.

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=7936873


Take that A-Rod !! (http://news.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/other_mlb/view/20100510alex_rodriguez_sticks_out_on_dallas_bradens_big_day/srvc=home&position=recent)



This Braden guy is annoying.  First he attacks arod and acts ike a baby over a made up rule, then he acts like "I showed him!" when he pitched a perfect game.

The thing is, Arod never had a beef with him.  The beef was ALWAYS Braden going after Arod.

Why?  He was trying to make a name for himself.

Well he pitched a perfect game, and now he has a name for himsef, so what des he do? He attacks Arod MORE?!?!?!

What a hack.

two things:

1) He wouldn't have done this to Jeter.  HE picked on Arod because he knew it was easy as Arod is disiked all over the league.  it's ike shooting a deer in a cage.

2) He pitched a perfect game and that is great, but did anyone see it?  68 mph fastballs?  Only 9 swinging strikes (I'm pretty sure it was 9, may have been 6)? more bats on balls than any game this year?  Sounds like he may owe a thank you to the fielders doesn't it?


The link shows all the outs and all but one or two looked pretty routine so the fielders weren't that much of a factor in my humble, deeply inexpert opinion.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 14, 2010, 08:11:14 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


You coming to see our new Death Star this year?


Yep, two Mariners @ Highlanders games at the end of next month
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 14, 2010, 08:31:54 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
The Royals to win the lot.


Just not with Trey Hillman as their manager

Ned Yost replaces Hillman (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100513&content_id=10022886&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 14, 2010, 03:25:27 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "H00513R"


A-Rod is a prick, pure and simple. He should know better as those "unwritten rules" have a long and established position in baseball. That being said, some players (and I personally) don't agree with all of them. I've been having a big debate about when bunting is "allowed" during a perfect/No Hitter game. I feel like it's always allowed and the pitcher/team needs to earn every out. But some feel it's bad form. I guess each their own.


ummm

I never heard of this particular unwritten rule and payers calling all the stations said the same thing.  Never heard the "rule".

The reason you have never seen a player do it before is because with dugouts diagnolly placed, the only chance for this to happen is when a plalyer needs to go from third to first, which is essentially never.

But I am down with this.  People who want to have a go at Arod are going to doo it no matter what.

The guy threw a temper tantrum because he wanted attention.


As for bunting, I think it IS "allowed" in a no hitter, because bunting is essentially about advancing a runner, and the player runs the 50/50 shot of being tagged out.

That being said, if I was a player, I wouldn't be comfortable doing it in the 8th or the 9th inning in a no hitter.  You are gonna get a lot of flack for it, and if the game isn't on the line, do you really need to?


I remember a few years ago, and I forget who they were playing, but the Phillies own Jimmy Rollins had his base hit streak going and he had not had a hit in this particular game, and he had walked twice.  Well it was his last at bat, and the pitcher was intentionally walking him.  Threw out two balls, real wide.  Again, I foroget who the manager was, but the manager came out to the mound and told the pitcher to throw a strike and give the guy a chance to at least hit the ball.

 Jimmy did get that hit btw.


Braden definitely acted like a 5 year old, but you'll almost never see it (even if they are in the path of the mound). The only one I can remember doing it is A. J. Pierzynski. He has done it just to piss people off lol.

The difference I think in the Rollins example is that the pitcher was intentionally trying to not let him get a hit for the streak. Why else would the manager get mad about it? With bunting during a PG or NH, it's hard to tell if the player is trying to break it up or just want a man on. Touchy subject to be sure, and if you do bunt in the 8th or 9th, be sure to duck next time up!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 14, 2010, 03:26:42 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
The Royals to win the lot.


Just not with Trey Hillman as their manager

Ned Yost replaces Hillman (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100513&content_id=10022886&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)


Won't make any difference. They are basically a team of White Sox cast-offs.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on May 16, 2010, 01:05:04 AM
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2010, 12:06:23 PM
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?



There's been a lot of attention on the Yankees' "core four" this year.

Jeter and Mo are clearly first-ballot HOF'ers. Any one who doesn't vote for them should have their voting rights revoked.

As for Andy and Jorge, the case is not quite do clear cut but I'd still say "yes" to both of them.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on May 16, 2010, 12:35:15 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?



There's been a lot of attention on the Yankees' "core four" this year.

Jeter and Mo are clearly first-ballot HOF'ers. Any one who doesn't vote for them should have their voting rights revoked.

As for Andy and Jorge, the case is not quite do clear cut but I'd still say "yes" to both of them.



Jeter is a legend and I can't think of a single player I would have ahead of him over the last 10 years. Even when there was ARod, Nomar and Jeter battling it out for best AL shortstop I would of had him above all of them. Just because he leads the team so well.

Mo is the hammer of God. I dont think anyone will ever be as successful with essentially one pitch! everyone knows whats coming but no one seems to be able to handle it.

Andy's post season record is great and for a player who has never really been an ace he is a great game 2 guy.

Jorge has had to compete with first Girardi to get into the team then with Pudge and Varitek to be the best catcher.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 19, 2010, 10:52:14 AM
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?


I love Andy Pettite, but I don't think anyone who has been found to have taken PED's shoud be in the hall of fame.

I don't want to have the "everyone did it" argument.  If you have been found to have definitely taken a PED, I don't think you should be there.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 19, 2010, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: "jeff"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?



There's been a lot of attention on the Yankees' "core four" this year.

Jeter and Mo are clearly first-ballot HOF'ers. Any one who doesn't vote for them should have their voting rights revoked.

As for Andy and Jorge, the case is not quite do clear cut but I'd still say "yes" to both of them.



Jeter is a legend and I can't think of a single player I would have ahead of him over the last 10 years. Even when there was ARod, Nomar and Jeter battling it out for best AL shortstop I would of had him above all of them. Just because he leads the team so well.

Mo is the hammer of God. I dont think anyone will ever be as successful with essentially one pitch! everyone knows whats coming but no one seems to be able to handle it.

Andy's post season record is great and for a player who has never really been an ace he is a great game 2 guy.

Jorge has had to compete with first Girardi to get into the team then with Pudge and Varitek to be the best catcher.


And now that Cervelli is batting a million...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 19, 2010, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Quote from: "pmarachi"


You coming to see our new Death Star this year?


Yep, two Mariners @ Highlanders games at the end of next month


I may be at that Wednesday night game too
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: evalast1910 on May 19, 2010, 12:54:24 PM
Since I got back from America I do enjoy baseball. All I can say is...

LETS GO REDSOX!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 19, 2010, 02:09:54 PM
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?


I don't think he makes it. The rings are nice, but his ERA of 3.89 would be the worst in the HOF. He does have over 2,000 Ks and over 232 wins though. I guess it will depend on if he sticks around a little longer. 250+ wins would really help his case.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 19, 2010, 07:09:01 PM
Quote from: "H00513R"
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?


I don't think he makes it. The rings are nice, but his ERA of 3.89 would be the worst in the HOF. He does have over 2,000 Ks and over 232 wins though. I guess it will depend on if he sticks around a little longer. 250+ wins would really help his case.


if he could pull a 15 win season at his age, that would be great.

Getting above 250 is going to be hard.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on May 19, 2010, 07:27:34 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "H00513R"
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?


I don't think he makes it. The rings are nice, but his ERA of 3.89 would be the worst in the HOF. He does have over 2,000 Ks and over 232 wins though. I guess it will depend on if he sticks around a little longer. 250+ wins would really help his case.


if he could pull a 15 win season at his age, that would be great.

Getting above 250 is going to be hard.


His record should have been 234, not 232. He has gotten to 14 wins the past 2 seasons and is 5-0 this year. The biggest thing he has going for him is that he's on the Yankees. It's doable, but I'm surprised he's lasted this long. Must be the PEDs...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 20, 2010, 02:58:57 AM
Cracking night at Wrigley Field last night for the Cubs v Rockies game, my first MLB game.  Seats 3 from the front in left field almost got hit by a broken bat.

Castro for the Cubs impressed as did Kosuke Fukudome for his name alone

Game over & off to Bernies across the street to catch the second period of the Blackhawks game which they won 4-2 away at San Jose, game 2 of the Play Offs.

I'll stick up some pics & video Thursday/Friday.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 20, 2010, 08:47:46 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Jon.

The facilities at Wrigley might not be great but the atmosphere and history make it worth it.

Also, with the "L" right next to the ballpark, getting in and out is really easy
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on May 21, 2010, 12:27:16 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"


I don't want to have the "everyone did it" argument.  If you have been found to have definitely taken a PED, I don't think you should be there.


I completly agree with you on the PED's but its gonna happen there is no way they are not going to admit Barry Bonds, So the precident will be set.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2010, 07:17:06 PM
Jose Lima dead at 37

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5212413

(http://umpbump.com/press/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/joselima1.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2010, 07:17:07 PM
Jose Lima dead at 37

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5212413

(http://umpbump.com/press/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/joselima1.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 27, 2010, 02:55:10 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "H00513R"
Quote from: "jeff"
I'm just watching ESPN and it the Yankees Vs The Twins, Pettite is pitching and it reminded me of a discussion I had with 2 mates of mine after the last world series 1 of them is a Cubs fan the other is a White Sox fan.

Andy Pettite hall of famer or not?

We all came to the conclusion he has got to be mainly on his post season record 4 rings etc..

What does everyone else think?


I don't think he makes it. The rings are nice, but his ERA of 3.89 would be the worst in the HOF. He does have over 2,000 Ks and over 232 wins though. I guess it will depend on if he sticks around a little longer. 250+ wins would really help his case.


if he could pull a 15 win season at his age, that would be great.

Getting above 250 is going to be hard.


And Pettite throws 8 of the best innings I have ever seen him throw.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on May 27, 2010, 07:12:49 PM
Man pleads guilty to vomiting on fans (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5218267)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 27, 2010, 09:56:31 PM
I'm in Boston for four Royals @ Sox games

Dice-K is pitching for the Sox tonight, so it'll be an interesting albeit stressful evening.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2010, 02:36:45 PM
Yesterday was quite some day in baseball............

Roy Halladay of the Phillies pitches the 20th Perfect Game in mlb history.

This is the first time in over 120 years that there have been two PG's in one season

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/halladay_perfecto/index.jsp


Kendry Morales of the Angels hits a walk off Grand Slam and then breaks his leg in the celebration (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100529&content_id=10569596&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Yankees blow a ten run lead against the Indians

As for me I was at the Redsox 1-0 win over the Royals. A Typical defeat for Zach Greinke. He only gives up one run still loses.

Gil Meche is injured so it'll be Bruce Chen pitching for the Royals tonight. Hopefully a slugfest will occur
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 30, 2010, 02:50:36 PM
What is a Perfect Game?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 30, 2010, 03:35:13 PM
I was at the Yankee game yesterday in a luxury box.  I must have eaten 14 pieces of free pizza...

Joe Girardi over managed them again.

I said this last year, countless times, and I say it again.  They win in spite of JG, not because of him.

He has managed them to a loss or to a closing the gap and almost losing a lead than he has managed them to a come back or to a come from behind closing the gap loss.

He used Mitre and Marte for one batter each while up by 5?!?!?!  WHY?!?!?

And then put in Joba on no rest with no warm up?!?!  Why?!?!?

He's a mess...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on May 30, 2010, 04:34:52 PM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
What is a Perfect Game?


Ooh, ooh! Miss. I know this Miss.

It's when a pitcher gets all the batters out without a single one of them even getting to first base.
Three up. three down in every innings.

That's right isn't it?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: hilts_coolerking on May 30, 2010, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
What is a Perfect Game?


Ooh, ooh! Miss. I know this Miss.

It's when a pitcher gets all the batters out without a single one of them even getting to first base.
Three up. three down in every innings.

That's right isn't it?


I think that's right.  Amazing, given the number of baseball games there must have been over the years, that it has only happened twenty times.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2010, 05:32:32 PM
Quote from: "Dave Cooper"
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
What is a Perfect Game?


Ooh, ooh! Miss. I know this Miss.

It's when a pitcher gets all the batters out without a single one of them even getting to first base.
Three up. three down in every innings.

That's right isn't it?


Gold Star for Dave Cooper
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on May 31, 2010, 12:11:27 AM
Thanks Dave!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 31, 2010, 12:30:52 PM
a perfect game is like the holy grail of pitching.


this may shed some light.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_game
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2010, 07:51:12 AM
Ken Griffey Jr retires (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100602&content_id=10725878&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

Happy trails to one of the greatest players of them all.

This season has not been a good one for Junior. He should have bowed out at the end of last year.

Sure-fire first ballot Hall of Famer.

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/1990/0507_large.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2010, 07:56:17 AM
Incredibly, there should have been another "Perfect Game" yesterday but the umpire mistakenly called the last batter safe at First Base

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100602&content_id=10727590&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on June 04, 2010, 06:45:30 PM
Freeze-frame (http://www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=49993)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on June 04, 2010, 08:15:31 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Incredibly, there should have been another "Perfect Game" yesterday but the umpire mistakenly called the last batter safe at First Base

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100602&content_id=10727590&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb


I feel for everyone involved. Joyce (the ump) seems more upset than Galarraga! He definitely should have gotten the Perfect-o but I guess Selig isn't going to overturn it.

Here is a vid of Joyce crying as Galarraga hands him the starting line-up:

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100603&content_id=10754978&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&affiliateId=facebook_share
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 04, 2010, 09:42:09 PM
All credit to Joyce and Galarraga for the way they've conducted themselves since this happened.

Can you imagine the uproar if Joe West had made the blown call ?

Bud can't change the ruling. That would be too much of a precedent to set. However, hopefully this event will help break down his anti-replay stance.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on June 05, 2010, 03:12:22 AM
I saw the footage of this today and it is an awful call by Joyce, I have to say though the reaction of Galarraga was amazing just a rye smile at the decision. Some of our footballer should look at that.

A perfect game is such a special thing and to have it denied by a umpire on the last out with such a bad call is shocking. To just smile and walk away puts into perspective a linesman getting a mouthfull for getting an offside wrong.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2010, 06:06:39 PM
A few pics from my recent Boston trip

Fenway Park

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/S7002912.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/S7002852.jpg)


Controversial umpire Joe West and Royals coach Rusty Kuntz

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/S7002896.jpg)

Red Sox Closer, Jonathan Papelbon

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/S7002841.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on June 05, 2010, 06:08:32 PM
Rusty Kuntz. Cue immature sniggering.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2010, 06:12:56 PM
Quote from: "Legion"
Rusty Kuntz. Cue immature sniggering.


I'm sure there must have been games when Rusty Kuntz was coaching, Randy "Big Unit" Johnson pitching and Chuck Knoblauch batting (and yes, its pronounced "knob lock")
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2010, 06:38:29 PM
A video from my recent trip

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on June 06, 2010, 02:27:43 AM
Finally you've been to see a proper baseball team play!

YOU ROYALS!!!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2010, 10:37:28 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
Finally you've been to see a proper baseball team play!

YOU ROYALS!!!


I was just updating my list of baseball games attended (now up to 213) and since the final four games I saw last season were KC @ Sox, that means I've now seen your Royals eight games in a row.

I'll be seeing the Royals again next month, for two games against the Chicago White Sox
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on June 06, 2010, 11:10:42 AM
At some point I will make it to Kansas.

But for now I'll settle with being in Oz.

[/dorothy]
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2010, 11:59:06 AM
When arranging my own Red Sox trips its easier to get tickets to see them against crap (or less well supported) teams, whether home or away.

In the last couple of years I've seen them away at Oakland, Baltimore, Toronto and Minnesota and at home against Seattle, Oakland and KC (twice).

Watching Sox v Yanks games is an experience but tickets can be expensive and in short supply.

If I want to go to a major Sox home game, I do have a contact who can get me a ticket, but I'd have to pay way over face value.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 08, 2010, 10:02:09 AM
Congratulations to Bryce Harper on being the number one selection in the 2010 MLB draft (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100607&content_id=10914964&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

He was selected by the Washington Natinals*, who had first pick because they had the worst record last season. He'll now be sent to the Minor Leagues

I still don't understand how such drafts are legal. They're clearly "restraint of trade"

This would be the equivalent in England of say, the next Wayne Rooney (aged 16 but clearly ready to play at the highest level), ready to sign his first pro contract and being told sorry you can't sign for Everton, you have to sign for Portsmouth and they'll then lend you to Brentford for a couple of years.

Also, because Harper is American and thus subject to the draft system, he'll be paid probably only 20% of what an equivalent Latin American player or Cuban defector might get.


The Natinals* had the first pick last year as well. That player, pitcher Stephen Strasburg, will make his Major League debut tonight. This has probably been the most hyped debut in baseball history.

Strasburg was clearly the Natinals* best pitcher in Spring Training and ready to start in the Majors straight away. However, he was kept in the Minor Leagues until now in order to reduce the amount of money the Natinals* have to pay him.


* and yes, the "o" has been deliberately left out by me (but not by them)

(http://inside224a.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/ept_sports_mlb_experts-54271263-1240160708.jpg)
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Post by: pmarachi on June 08, 2010, 11:52:22 AM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
All credit to Joyce and Galarraga for the way they've conducted themselves since this happened.


you know what Joyce could have done better?

Made the right call the first time, or asked one of his other umpires since he is the lead ump.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 08, 2010, 11:54:50 AM
Are you still going to the house that God* built on June 30th?

I am going to be there for a friends birthday, but we should definitely grab a beer.



*God is George, obviously
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 08, 2010, 12:37:23 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
All credit to Joyce and Galarraga for the way they've conducted themselves since this happened.


you know what Joyce could have done better?


Because you are perfect and never make a mistake, right?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 08, 2010, 03:14:21 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
Are you still going to the house that God* built on June 30th?

I am going to be there for a friends birthday, but we should definitely grab a beer.



*God is George, obviously


Yep, I'll be at the "Death Star" for the games on 29th & 30th June.

I'll be in section 420B, up top behind home plate.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on June 08, 2010, 04:12:06 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Congratulations to Bryce Harper on being the number one selection in the 2010 MLB draft (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100607&content_id=10914964&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

He was selected by the Washington Natinals*, who had first pick because they had the worst record last season. He'll now be sent to the Minor Leagues

I still don't understand how such drafts are legal. They're clearly "restraint of trade"

This would be the equivalent in England of say, the next Wayne Rooney (aged 16 but clearly ready to play at the highest level), ready to sign his first pro contract and being told sorry you can't sign for Everton, you have to sign for Portsmouth and they'll then lend you to Brentford for a couple of years.

Also, because Harper is American and thus subject to the draft system, he'll be paid probably only 20% of what an equivalent Latin American player or Cuban defector might get.


The Natinals* had the first pick last year as well. That player, pitcher Stephen Strasburg, will make his Major League debut tonight. This has probably been the most hyped debut in baseball history.

Strasburg was clearly the Natinals* best pitcher in Spring Training and ready to start in the Majors straight away. However, he was kept in the Minor Leagues until now in order to reduce the amount of money the Natinals* have to pay him.


* and yes, the "o" has been deliberately left out by me (but not by them)


Your 200+ games is impressive! Probably more than 90% of Americans lol.

As to the quoted post - this helps with keeping teams competitive. Baseball only has a "Luxury Tax" which discourages over signing of top talent. Then you only have to worry about the high picks busting or management making wrong decisions. Who would want to have a Big 4 in baseball? I know there is still the Yankees (and then everyone else) but really if you look at WS winners there have been a wide representation throughout the years. (Of course every league will have their bottom feeders.)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 09, 2010, 08:09:08 AM
Stephen Strasburg - Do believe the hype !!

14 strikeouts in a debut win (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100608&content_id=10944784&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

I didn't think that there was any way that Strasburg could live up to the hype that preceded his debut, but he did.

Fourteen strikeouts is impressive at any stage of a career but, on a debut ? That's unheard of.

He was hitting 101mph on the radar gun at times and his curveball was a thing to behold. Spectacular
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 09, 2010, 11:47:27 AM
More evidence against the Abner Doubleday myth

Baseball in 18th Century England (http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/01/lords.museum.baseball.cricket/index.html?hpt=C1)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on June 09, 2010, 04:17:54 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Stephen Strasburg - Do believe the hype !!

14 strikeouts in a debut win (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100608&content_id=10944784&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

I didn't think that there was any way that Strasburg could live up to the hype that preceded his debut, but he did.

Fourteen strikeouts is impressive at any stage of a career but, on a debut ? That's unheard of.

He was hitting 101mph on the radar gun at times and his curveball was a thing to behold. Spectacular


He was indeed impressive. I won't reserve his HOF spot though until he pitches against an actual good team as the Pirates are horrible.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on June 10, 2010, 02:54:23 PM
Big Z looked great for the Cubbies last night...well, I guess getting 9 runs in support helps!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 10, 2010, 02:55:18 PM
Quote from: "H00513R"
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Stephen Strasburg - Do believe the hype !!

14 strikeouts in a debut win (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100608&content_id=10944784&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)

I didn't think that there was any way that Strasburg could live up to the hype that preceded his debut, but he did.

Fourteen strikeouts is impressive at any stage of a career but, on a debut ? That's unheard of.

He was hitting 101mph on the radar gun at times and his curveball was a thing to behold. Spectacular


He was indeed impressive. I won't reserve his HOF spot though until he pitches against an actual good team as the Pirates are horrible.


yes they are!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 11, 2010, 09:34:07 AM
Strasburg gets to face the Indians next, so a similar performance might be possible
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2010, 02:30:42 PM
Boston's Daniel Nava hits a Grand Slam Home Run on the first pitch he faces in the Major Leagues (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100612&content_id=11104724&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on June 14, 2010, 02:48:02 PM
Ted Lilly had a no-no into the 9th last night and ex-Cub scum Juan Pierre muffed it up. Now I hate him even more.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 16, 2010, 03:36:54 AM
yanks beat the phillies!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2010, 08:16:54 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
yanks beat the phillies!


Double whammy for me. A win for the Highlanders and a defeat for Doc Halladay of my Fantasy Team
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2010, 09:30:59 AM
Manny returns to Fenway (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9140631)

A "mixed" reception and a strike out to end the game


Strasmania continues (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9140631)

Three starts, two wins, no losses, 30+ strikeouts.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 24, 2010, 11:13:52 AM
Roger, you still going to Yankee Stadium on June 30th?

I am going to be there with a friend's 30th birthday party.

Love the friend, can't stand the friend's other friends.

I will tell you what, I will let you buy me a beer.

email me if you want pmarachi@gmail.com
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 25, 2010, 09:22:12 PM
Paul, I've emailed you
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 30, 2010, 11:42:03 AM
UkRedsox,  You went to the new stadium...

So, no pictures? No comments? I am shocked!

Well see you tonight.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 01, 2010, 08:47:28 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
UkRedsox,  You went to the new stadium...

So, no pictures? No comments? I am shocked!

Well see you tonight.


(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/ukrpm.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 02, 2010, 02:44:24 AM
who is that handsome guy with you?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on July 02, 2010, 03:19:42 AM
By the looks of it Carew needs to get to work on that bottom S!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 02, 2010, 11:37:06 AM
sometimes I feel like the movement of this particular thread to the "sports" section and away from off topic marked it's demise.

Arod hits 595 yeasterday.
I guess they decided not to get swept by the team with the worst road record in baseball by breaking a tie in the 8th inning with Arods two run shot.

Anyone see the reds/cubs highlights? See that slide that wasn't close? I will post video of it in a few days once it's available (I forget who it was).  Pretty funny.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 02, 2010, 07:56:17 PM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
sometimes I feel like the movement of this particular thread to the "sports" section and away from off topic marked it's demise.


I don't like that the "Sports " threads were moved. It was far better when all the Off Topic stuff was mixed in together
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 05, 2010, 01:43:12 PM
i dont think anyone knows it's here.

I searched for this thread one day, because I just assumed it was deleted in some anti-"rounders" moment or something.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 05, 2010, 10:10:13 PM
Do we have any Chicago Cubs fans ?

If so, my commiserations, you team stinks....... stinks !!

I was at their 14 - 3 demolition by Cincinnati yesterday. The Reds hit 9 home runs !
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2010, 03:39:22 AM
I've been at three Giants @ Brewers games this week.

I love Miller Park but the Brewers stinks.......... stink !!

I leave tomorrow for Chicago and the final two games of my trip (Royals @ White Sox)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on July 09, 2010, 06:35:02 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
I've been at three Giants @ Brewers games this week.

I love Miller Park but the Brewers stinks.......... stink !!

I leave tomorrow for Chicago and the final two games of my trip (Royals @ White Sox)


You'll see the Sox pull into first for sure. Can't believe they were 9.5 out a short while ago and now can hit the top. Enjoy!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 12, 2010, 01:17:53 AM
Bob Shepherd dead at 99.

Yankee Stadium announcer from 1951-2007

"Now batting, number two.... Derek Je-tah, number two"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on July 12, 2010, 03:18:01 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Do we have any Chicago Cubs fans ?

If so, my commiserations, you team stinks....... stinks !!

I was at their 14 - 3 demolition by Cincinnati yesterday. The Reds hit 9 home runs !


Yep, I'm one of them - I'm hoping they'll dump some payroll and go with some younger guys who are hungry. I'm also still hoping for a late run as anything goes in the NL Central! :) Good to see the Reds competing again though.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 13, 2010, 01:14:23 AM
so, I have a work trip to Boston next week and they sent us the agenda.  I finally read it and saw this:

"Please note that on Tuesday, July 20 we have planned an exciting off site dinner event at Fenway Park.  Be sure to bring your camera as you will have the opportunity to meet some Major League Baseball Legends and also explore Fenway Park!"


It's like a double edged sword.  As a baseball fan, part of me is excited.

But the thought of meeting a "former great redsox" makes me sick to my stomach and my soul...
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 13, 2010, 07:51:38 AM
Quote from: "pmarachi"
so, I have a work trip to Boston next week and they sent us the agenda.  I finally read it and saw this:

"Please note that on Tuesday, July 20 we have planned an exciting off site dinner event at Fenway Park.  Be sure to bring your camera as you will have the opportunity to meet some Major League Baseball Legends and also explore Fenway Park!"


It's like a double edged sword.  As a baseball fan, part of me is excited.

But the thought of meeting a "former great redsox" makes me sick to my stomach and my soul...


C'mon, if I can visit the Death Star (and deal with the dodgy characters found in nearby bars), you can face Fenway !!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 13, 2010, 11:53:07 AM
yeah, I have to admit, those guys you met there sucked...



No seriously, they did.

But as for Fenway, I am kind of excited.  I actually got tickets to Sporting/Celtic to be played at Fenway the next night too, which I am more excited about.

I will take my camera to Fenway for you and post it up on my Facebook.
If I can get a picture of Wade Boggs on a horse, I will tag you in it.

(oooops wrong Boggs team)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 13, 2010, 02:54:49 PM
George Steinbrenner, dead at 80

Quote
Jul 13, 9:50 AM EDT

AP source: Yankees' George Steinbrenner dies at 80

By RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person close to George Steinbrenner tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees' owner died Tuesday morning.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made the announcement.



EDIT - Steinbrenner family have now confirmed George's death

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0713/mlb_george_steinbrenner_576.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on July 13, 2010, 03:55:31 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
George Steinbrenner, dead at 80

Quote
Jul 13, 9:50 AM EDT

AP source: Yankees' George Steinbrenner dies at 80

By RONALD BLUM
AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- A person close to George Steinbrenner tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees' owner died Tuesday morning.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet made the announcement.



EDIT - Steinbrenner family have now confirmed George's death

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0713/mlb_george_steinbrenner_576.jpg)



I will never have a heart attack. I give them.
-George Steinbrenner

He's come full circle.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: evalast1910 on July 13, 2010, 04:57:42 PM
RIP.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 14, 2010, 11:19:36 AM
RIP George Steinbrenner

The radio over here has been 24-7 George.  People calling up with their favorite George stories.  The guy was a hard person to work for, mainly because he only cared about winning.  The thing is, this WIN no matter what attitude wasn't for personal gain, it was really for the fans.  He just wanted people to like him.

My favorite George stories I have heard on the radio in the last 24 hours.

The Yankees are boarding a plane to Cleveland for a series with the Indians.  Someone notices that there is a man and two young boys all decked out in yankees gear on the plane.  One of the players asks the PR director who it is, because families weren't allowed to travel with the team.  The PR director just says "I was told they are friends of George".  Turns out that George read a story in the newspaper about a woman who died leaving her husband and two kids.  The article was about how she had a horrible accident etc...  Well George bought them out for a weekend as a chance to get away for a while.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 14, 2010, 11:22:55 AM
Story #2

George used to drive around the stadium when he was in NY during off hours because he was a little "neurotic" at times, and liked for things to be perfect.  Well He sees a kid spray painting on a building.  He pulls up quietly, sneeks up behind the kid, grabs his arm, and asks him what he doing.  The kid is like 12 or so.  

Instead of calling the police, he takes the kid inside, gets him a job as a bat boy.  When he is 16 he makes sure the same kid gets a job on the field crew.  Every time this kid earns a new position, George makes sure he gets it.  The kid is now 35 and still works for the yankees and credits George for changing his life.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 14, 2010, 11:26:14 AM
Story #3

George used to read the newspaper and hear about people dying and how the family didn't have money to bury them and would send a letter saying "it's all taken care of", and it would be.



But he was HARD to work for.  He expected the best.

He once saw a vendor walk by with pretzels, grabbed one of the cart and screamed at the guy "YOU CALL THIS FRESH!?!?! THIS ISN'T EVEN HOT!!! YOU EXPECT MY YANKEE FANS TO BE HAPPY PAYING FOR THIS!?!?!?"


The best quote he ever had was: "I'm George Steinbrenner... I will never have a heart attack, I cause them"
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2010, 11:41:55 AM
It'll be "Good George" stories for a while but I suspect that the "Bad George" stories will be with us soon.

By the way, Tony Kornheiser did a great George summary at the start of his radio show yesterday

Link (http://www.stationcaster.com/clicktrack/index.mp3?media=%2Fstations%2Fwtem%2Fmedia%2Fmpeg%2FJuly_13_2010_The_Tony_Kornheiser_Show_Part_1-1279048235.mp3&usecat=580&subscribed=true&title=July+13+2010+The+Tony+Kornheiser+Show+Part+1&ext=.mp3)

George bit starts at 04:55 into the show
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2010, 12:04:10 PM
Da Beeb actually mentioned George's death in the 06:30 sports report this morning.

However, they also said that the NL beat the AL in the All Star Game; "the traditional curtain raiser for the season".

That'll be the season that's already half over ! (head slappy emoticon)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: jeff on July 16, 2010, 08:09:43 PM
RIP George
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 17, 2010, 01:07:38 PM
He's another pic from my recent trip Stateside.

Andruw Jones scratching his balls

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/AJ.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on July 18, 2010, 10:36:42 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
He's another pic from my recent trip Stateside.

Andruw Jones scratching his balls

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/AJ.jpg)


Now THAT'S baseball!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 21, 2010, 08:07:58 AM
Cubs manager Lou Piniella to retire at the end of the season (http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/news/story?id=5395615)

Farewell to the king of the managerial meltdown

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Post by: UK Redsox on July 21, 2010, 08:42:39 AM
Ouch !!

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Post by: H00513R on July 21, 2010, 07:38:45 PM
Don't forget him getting into a shoving match with Ron Dibble!
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 22, 2010, 09:23:44 AM
Bring me the arm of Lefty O'Doul (http://deadspin.com/5592981/bring-me-the-arm-of-lefty-odoul)

(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/07/500x_mn-ostler21_ph2__0501990094.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 22, 2010, 09:28:10 AM
Farewell to "The Major", Ralph Houk, dead at 90

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/ralph-houk-dies-at-90/article1647918/

Managed the Yankees, Red Sox and Tigers

(http://www.sonsofsamhorn.net/wiki/images/d/dc/Houk.jpg) (http://thebsreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/houk.jpg)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on July 22, 2010, 02:34:06 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"
Bring me the arm of Lefty O'Doul (http://deadspin.com/5592981/bring-me-the-arm-of-lefty-odoul)

(http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/07/500x_mn-ostler21_ph2__0501990094.jpg)


I did this with a horrible sweater of my mother-in-laws that I rescued out of the yard sale. We sent it around the US for a year and then made a scrapbook out of it.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 24, 2010, 04:36:47 PM
this has been a rough season for the Yankees.

Their jersey is like a huge death memorial at this point.

I already sent this to UK Redsox, but I went for a dinner/tour of fenway the other night for work, and I met a few famous Sox (one was also a yankee), so here is my take on these guys:

They gave us all 4 balls and 4 sox hats (which I obviously didn't take) and bought out some players to sign some stuff.

Jim Rice: kind of an asshole, but from the stories I heard, I don't blame him. I know that when he first got there fans racially abused him. He was probably thinking "yeah... They gave me a hard time and now these white boys want me to sign their shit'. My father loved Jim Rice (even though he was a yankee fan) and actually has 3 framed pictures at home. A jim rice pic, jackie robinson pic and a mickey mantle pic. So I got him a signed ball and when he asked me how he was I told him "he was a great guy, really nice!". Figured I would keep the ghost alive.

Dennis Eckersly: he was OK. He was a little creepy with the girls, which was funny (we have quite a few very very attractive women at our company), and he was pretty drunk. I wanted to tell him that the sox shouldn't have traded him for Bill Buckner, but I bit my tongue. He was the only one who would personalize a ball he signed. When I walked up I jokingly said "you were a redsox? I thought you were an A?". He laughed and signed my ball "Dennis Eckersley Oakland A's Pitcher -dennis eckersley".

Luis Tiant: I was excited about him. Although I wasn't alive yet, he was a yankee for a few years. We didn't know who would be there, but I was wearing a yankee hat and was probably the only person there (with about 15 sox fans and 15 yankee fans in the group of 200) who knew he was even a yankee.  I asked him to sign my yankee hat. He did it the whole time shaking his head and giving me a dirty look. Not in a joking way, he was really annoyed with me. Oh well! After I laughed I googled him to see if his time in NY ended poorly and couldn't find anything. My dad said it didn't end bad, he was popular and overall left with a good record. I did notice however that he had a half full bottle of Jack Daniels under the table.  The guy was really angry to be there. Wouldn't make eye contact or anything with anyone.

John Longbord: awesome guy. Seriously. The whole time he was just like "Free booze! Gorgeous women waiting on line to meet me! This is the life!". He stuck around for an hour after the others left just taking pics, eating and drinking. Telling stories and jokes. Taking pics of himself with people on HIS camera! Really cool. I was really impressed with him.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2010, 11:04:44 AM
Brooks Conrad is becoming the stuff of legend

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100724&content_id=12593746&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2010, 08:39:06 AM
Tampa's Matt Garza throws a No Hitter

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/news/garza_nohitter/index.jsp

He faced the minimum 27 batters. One guy walked but he was thrown outs as part of a double-play
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 27, 2010, 11:05:20 AM
this no hitter stuff is getting nuts.  That is the SIXTH this year!


(yeah, 5 on paper, but 6 in reality)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2010, 02:45:36 PM
It's "non-waiver" trade deadline day in MLB.

This is the last day that teams can swap players without the rest of the league having the opportunity to claim the players involved.

Recently we've seen the following moves:-

Cliff Lee - Mariners to Rangers
Roy Oswalt - Astros to Phillies**
Asutin Kearns - Indians to Yankees
Jorge Cantu - Marlins to Rangers
Matt Capps - Natinals to Twins


Rumoured to be moving today:-

Lance Berkman - Astros (poss to Yankees)
Adam Dunn - Natinals
Ted Lilly - Cubs (poss to Dodgers)



In other recent news; the Orioles sign Buck Showalter as Manager. Pitching phenom Stephen Strasburg of the Natinals goes on the DL





** if they'd have just kept Cliff Lee in the first place they wouldn't have had to trade for another pitcher now
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on August 02, 2010, 01:02:48 AM
Sorry to see Lilly and not Zambrano go, but Lilly could return to the Cubbies next year. So glad Theriot is gone.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 02, 2010, 12:23:03 PM
Quote from: "UK Redsox"

Roy Oswalt - Astros to Phillies**
** if they'd have just kept Cliff Lee in the first place they wouldn't have had to trade for another pitcher now


and Cole Hamels is proving why no one wanted him last year when Halladay was on the block....wish they'd kept Lee and sent Hamels and Blanton packing.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2010, 08:08:20 AM
OK Paul, I'm conceding this season to the Highlanders/Rays.

With Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk on the DL and possibly out for the season, the Sox are fecked
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2010, 07:40:00 AM
A-Roid finally reaches 600 home runs

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100804&content_id=13011408&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on August 05, 2010, 08:08:59 AM
So what is the difference then between a no-hitter and a perfect game?
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 05, 2010, 09:04:41 AM
Quote from: "VillaSubmariner"
So what is the difference then between a no-hitter and a perfect game?


In a perfect game no batter reaches base at all - 27 at bats, 27 outs. No hits, walks, errors etc

In a no hitter the pitcher could give up a walk or hit-by-pitch,  or a batter could reach base on an error.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 05, 2010, 11:15:05 AM
cpngrats tp Arod on his 600


However, with the whole roid era, I don't think these things can possibly mean as much as they should.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on August 05, 2010, 11:46:46 AM
Thanks for the explanation.
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 05, 2010, 12:04:42 PM
At Bats per Home Run leaders (http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/at_bats_per_home_run_career.shtml)
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2010, 07:56:25 AM
Quote from: "jkreejoh"
At Bats per Home Run leaders (http://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/at_bats_per_home_run_career.shtml)


A top 15 of Hall of Famers, possible Hall of Famers*, drug cheats and............. Russell Branyan

Russell Branyan ????????????????


(* I think that Howard and Dunn have an outside chance of making the HOF)

PS - http://www.baseball-reference.com/ is the D's B's for baseball stats

for baseball news its http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/newsstand/
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2010, 07:57:15 AM
Youk will have surgery on his hand today, so that's him out for the season.

If the Sox make the playoffs now it'll be an all-time great comeback
Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2010, 10:46:04 AM
Candidate for the greatest catch ever. From the Japanese leagues, earlier this week

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Title: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 06, 2010, 11:41:34 AM
Yanks/Sox weekend...

I bet anything that now that the sox are down and out, the yanks drop 3...


And I won't be going to any of the games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 10, 2010, 11:24:42 AM
Bo doesn't know chivalry (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100809&content_id=13241938&notebook_id=13257288&vkey=notebook_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou)

Methinks he won't be getting any for a while !!


Also, Sox 2, Highlanders 2 over the weekend
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 10, 2010, 02:42:19 PM
Sacking Milt Thompson and acquiring Oswalt seems to have worked for the Phils. Now they just need to get (and stay) healthy for the pennant-run.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 10, 2010, 08:19:55 PM
There are 3 types of baseball players: those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, & those who wonder what happens. -Tommy Lasorda
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2010, 08:45:06 AM
Chipper Jones has torn his ACL and is out for the rest of the season.

He'd already hinted at retiring after this year, so this could be it.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5458167

Start working on your Hall of Fame speech Larry
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2010, 08:00:38 AM
The Washington Nati(o)nals sign 17 year old phenom Bryce Harper for $9.9m

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5468993
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2010, 08:47:59 AM
Farewell to Britain's greatest Baseball player, Glasgow born Bobby Thomson dead at 86

(http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/bobby_thomson_autograph.jpg)

In 1951 Thomson hitting the home run that one the National League title for the New York Giants in a play-off against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The home run (in typically understated American fashion) became know as "The shot heard round the world" and lead to Russ Hodges' legendary call of "The Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrI7dVj90zs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrI7dVj90zs)

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5471194

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Thomson
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 18, 2010, 11:49:03 AM
He was was born in Glasgow?

I never knew that.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2010, 01:31:26 PM
He was was born in Glasgow?

I never knew that.

Yep

A couple of year's ago, the Daily Telegraph did a feature on British born or raised sportstars in the States.

Amongst the various basketball players (Leol Deng, John Ameche etc) and NFL kickers (John Smith, Mick Luckhurst) they mentioned some baseball player that even I'd never heard of.

Therefore, I wrote in saying that they'd missed the most famous of them all and reminded them of the story of Thomson's home run in 1951.

The next week, The Telegraph printer my letter together with a photo (of Bobby that is, not me !!)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 23, 2010, 01:18:47 AM
well the yankees beat seatlle today with a villa score.

10-0

And with a worse manager.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on August 23, 2010, 03:15:45 PM
Cubs manager Lou Piniella retires. Thanks for taking us to the playoffs 2 out of your 4 years!

Door closes on Piniella's managerial career
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100822&content_id=13777148&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 25, 2010, 01:58:08 AM
it's free home run day in Toronto!

Yanks have a 10 run lead in the 6th with 5 HR's!!

Maybe a couple more?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 30, 2010, 12:43:01 PM
It looks like Manny will be traded from the Dodgers to the White Sox in exchange for, well.......... nothing!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/news/story?id=5510704

Just shows how much Manny has fallen when he becomes an August salary dump.

Manny and Ozzie in the same clubhouse is going to be interesting
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2010, 11:02:43 AM
Nyjer Morgan gets pummelled

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/09/01/nyjer-morgan-charges-mound-setting-off-brawl-between-nationals/?ncid=edlinkusspor00000004


(NB - "Nyjer" is my favourite name in sports. Naming a kid after "New York" and "New Jersey" is superb. Its time that some kids in the West Midlands were named "Wolbir".)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 06, 2010, 08:03:06 AM
The NL West leading Padres have now lost 10 straight games. The longest losing streak by a first place team in almost 80 years.

They're now just one game ahead of the Giants

Meanwhile, my Sox lost a third straight game to the Chi Sox as the latter continue to press the Twins in the AL Central
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on September 07, 2010, 10:31:18 PM
I feel so sorry for Padres... it also keeps reminding me of when Villa blew 4th spot :(
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on September 08, 2010, 01:39:58 AM
I always kind of dug the Padres...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2010, 08:35:09 AM
Trevor Hoffmann (now of the Brewers but most famously of the aforementioned Padres) has become the first pitcher to achieve 600 Saves

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100907&content_id=14424616&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

After the struggles he's had in Milwaukee this year, I didn't think he was going to make it.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 17, 2010, 08:19:23 AM
Jeter the Cheater

http://joeposnanski.si.com/2010/09/16/the-jeter-school-of-acting/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2010, 01:26:06 PM
The campaign to get rid of maple bats will intensify now

Cubs player Tyler Colvin impaled by broken bat and hospitalized (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0920-cubs-marlins-chicago--20100919,0,1996915.story)

Quote
Colvin was coming home from third on Welington Castillo's RBI double, watching the ball in flight, when the sharp part of the broken bat hit him in the chest, inches from his heart and jugular vein. He swatted away the bat, which did not stick, and was treated immediately in the dugout.

Colvin was listed in stable condition Sunday night in the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. A tube was inserted into his chest to prevent a collapsed lung. He'll remain hospitalized for two or three days, and his promising rookie season is over. The Cubs said he was fortunate to elude a much more serious injury.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: H00513R on September 21, 2010, 08:32:32 PM
The campaign to get rid of maple bats will intensify now

Cubs player Tyler Colvin impaled by broken bat and hospitalized (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0920-cubs-marlins-chicago--20100919,0,1996915.story)

He was seriously competing for ROY too. That sucks.

Quote
Colvin was coming home from third on Welington Castillo's RBI double, watching the ball in flight, when the sharp part of the broken bat hit him in the chest, inches from his heart and jugular vein. He swatted away the bat, which did not stick, and was treated immediately in the dugout.

Colvin was listed in stable condition Sunday night in the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. A tube was inserted into his chest to prevent a collapsed lung. He'll remain hospitalized for two or three days, and his promising rookie season is over. The Cubs said he was fortunate to elude a much more serious injury.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2010, 09:05:20 PM
Colvin & Byrd were probably the only two Cubs having respectable seasons
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 02, 2010, 12:29:17 PM
Getting ready for playoff baseball...



The way the Yanks are playing, I see a first round sweep coming.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 02, 2010, 11:43:00 PM
Phillies set with 3-man rotation of Halladay, Oswalt & Hamels and everybody healthy. Bring 'em on. Just have to send Bobby Cox off into retirement.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2010, 12:33:56 PM
Today's the final day of the regular season but there's still plenty to play for in regarding the NL West and the NL Wildcard

If you fancy a brain meltdown, try reading all the possibilities here...............

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101002&content_id=15343306&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

In the AL East, although both the Highlanders and Rays have made the playoffs, results of their games today (New York v Boston and Tampa v Kansas City) will determine who they play in the first round of the playoff and which of them would have home field advantage for any ALCS meeting
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2010, 02:36:01 PM
Playoffs start today

Who's ya got ?

I'm going for

ALDS: Rays over Rangers
ALDS: Yankees over Twins

ALCS: Rays over Yankees

NLDS: Giants over Braves
NLDS: Phillies over Reds

NLCS: Phillies over Giants

WS: Rays over Phillies
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2010, 08:19:36 AM
What's up Doc ?

In his post-season debut, Roy Halladay throws just the second No-Hitter in playoff/WS history

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101006&content_id=15455266&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2010, 08:15:15 AM
OK, so my pick of the Rays is not looking so good
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 08, 2010, 12:05:51 PM
WOW!  I am shocked by the Rays, but I think that the Yanks may actually be able to beat the Rangers (should they not drop their pants to the Twins in the next few days).

But I still don't see them winning the WS. 

I think a Yanks/Giants world series would be cool (just for the history), but I don't think either team can make it there.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 08, 2010, 12:44:33 PM
Anyone but Yankees please.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 08, 2010, 09:28:45 PM
I heart Roy Halladay
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2010, 08:19:46 AM
Giants wraps up their series against the Braves, so it's a happy retirement to Bobby Cox

Lincecum against Halladay will be a hell of a match up in game one of the NLCS

The way that the schedule stacks up, as long as there's no rainouts, the Phillies can start Halladay, Hamels or Oswalt in 12 of the potential 14 games they have left. That will be difficult for any opponent to handle
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 14, 2010, 10:56:39 PM
Urgh, the Yankees and Phillies are in title games again... I loathe both teams, especially Jason Werth and Phil Hughes. Please let it be Rangers vs Giants in the WS, it will be a pitching-dual, no-one wants to see the Yankees win another WS...


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 15, 2010, 12:01:47 AM
Urgh, the Yankees and Phillies are in title games again... I loathe both teams, especially Jason Werth and Phil Hughes. Please let it be Rangers vs Giants in the WS, it will be a pitching-dual, no-one wants to see the Yankees win another WS...



Except for us Yankee fans.

Love them or hate them, people care about the Yankees.

No one cares about the rangers

I would love a Giants/Yankees WS.  That would be cool.

But I have a feeling it's texas/phillies...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 15, 2010, 04:34:52 PM
Urgh, the Yankees and Phillies are in title games again... I loathe both teams, especially Jason Werth and Phil Hughes. Please let it be Rangers vs Giants in the WS, it will be a pitching-dual, no-one wants to see the Yankees win another WS...

In spite of their recent successes the Phillies are baseball's losingest team in history - and Phillies fans have endured enough years of dreadful baseball to deserve our time at the top.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 16, 2010, 11:08:03 AM

No one cares about the rangers

I would love a Giants/Yankees WS.  That would be cool.

But I have a feeling it's texas/phillies...

A Rangers v Giants Series would be another victory over those people who go on about how a few teams dominate baseball and how the NFL has such great parity than anyone has a chance (OK, maybe not the Lions)

Giants v Highlanders would be a nostalgia-fest of epic proportions.


BTW the DVD I ordered of Ken Burns' "Baseball - The Tenth Inning" arrived this week and is pencilled in for a viewing sometime this weekend
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 16, 2010, 11:56:20 PM
Oh dear, Texas Rangers, why do you let me and everyone else down (apart from Yankees fans, of course)? I went to sleep last night at 3am with the Rangers up 5-0 going into the 6th inning. Sabathia was dropped because his pitching wasn't very good and was replaced by Joda Chamberlain (an MLB player who actually wears his cap properly); Rangers batting and pitching was great, unlike the Yankees who's offense or defense never got going. I fall to sleep thinking that the Rangers would cruise to victory and go 1-0 up in the ALCS... the next morning I wake up, go onto MLB.com to find out how many runs the Rangers eventually won by, I stare in shock as I read the Yankees score FIVE runs in the 8th and come from behind to win 6-5. That didn't start my day off very well I must say; you simply don't throw away a five run lead in such an important game.

Well done to the Yankees though.

Watching game 2 now... thankfully it looks like the Rangers have mentally recovered, up 7-2 (five run lead... uh-oh). It looks like they'll be going back to New York with the series tied 1-1.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 19, 2010, 02:55:51 PM
50 Cent 0-8 George W Bush

Fantastic win for the Rangers last night... Cliff Lee is an awesome pitcher. Lots of pressure on the Yankees going into game 4 in da Bronx.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 20, 2010, 01:47:19 PM
Come on the Rangers!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 20, 2010, 07:12:55 PM
Bronx Bombers? More like Bronx Babies... the only bombers in da Bronx are the Rangers. What is it, 18 runs in Yankee Stadium in the last 2 games... that has to be a record and I can't see it being beaten anytime soon.

Would be awesome if the Rangers wrapped it up tonight, winning all three games in Yankee Stadium winning the series 4-1, that'll leave all the Yankee fans into suicide mode. Draw ya curtains, put your cars in da garage, the guidos of NJ and NY could get a bit rowdy tonight...

My Giants vs Rangers dream WS looks like it might still happen hopefully.

P.S. Got to lol @ Giradi and A.J. Twat. Letting the Rangers have a free base run, then after disrespecting Molina, he goes and hits a home run. That was pretty funny to watch.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2010, 08:11:57 AM
After the comeback by my Red Sox from 3 games down against the Highlanders in 2004, I'm not ruling them out yet against the Ex-Senators.

The Evil Empire won last night to force a game 6 back in Arlington. However, if the Highlanders do win that game, Texas still has Cliff in reserve for the finale.

Giants look to be in a very strong position now against the Phils. It's "Doc" v "Freak" again tonight in the possible clincher
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 22, 2010, 03:15:28 PM
Bronx Bombers? More like Bronx Babies... the only bombers in da Bronx are the Rangers.

2 things

Joke number wasn't funny, unless it ws trying to be funny by being not funny, in that case it would be brilliant.

I am a Rangers fan myself (Cris Drury's dad was actually my hockey coach as a kid), but they stink.  The yankees are in the ALCS, so that doesn't make sense.




I fully expect the yankees to lose tonight by the way.
I really want SF to win the WS (I'm assuming NYY don't make it).  I also want Lincecum to come out to the mound with his hair in corn rows with the song "I Feel Like Making Love" blaring from the sound system.  that would be amazing.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2010, 11:35:27 AM

I fully expect the yankees to lose tonight by the way.
I really want SF to win the WS (I'm assuming NYY don't make it).  I also want Lincecum to come out to the mound with his hair in corn rows with the song "I Feel Like Making Love" blaring from the sound system.  that would be amazing.

You were right Paul !!

Congrats to the Washington Senators Texas Rangers. Not only is it great that they beat the Highlanders, they also made their first World Series just a few months after the despicable Tom Hicks was ousted as owner.

I also hope that the Giants make it thro' as well.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 23, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
Awesome. Yankees eliminated, Rangers through to the WS after beating the best two teams in the MLB - they fully deserve it and I'm happy for them. Now, all we need is the Giants to finish off the phillies tonight.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2010, 01:04:51 PM
A Giants supporting mate of mine lives just 20 mins or so from Arlington and I know I can get tickets for the games thro's other sources.

The question is, do I blow next year's baseball budget on the flights and tickets ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 23, 2010, 01:16:55 PM
lol, don't blow all your money on the Rangers home games in the World Series. Save your money for next season. How many times do you go and watch baseball games in America each year?

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2010, 04:26:13 PM
lol, don't blow all your money on the Rangers home games in the World Series. Save your money for next season. How many times do you go and watch baseball games in America each year?



I'm normally Stateside twice a season. Once for a few games in Boston and then later on I meet up with some mates for a couple of weeks travelling round to various ballparks.

I also used to do an NFL/MLB/NCAA combo trip in September (one of which was 15 games in 11 days. 4x NFL, 2x NCAA Football and 9x MLB)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 23, 2010, 05:30:06 PM
lol, don't blow all your money on the Rangers home games in the World Series. Save your money for next season. How many times do you go and watch baseball games in America each year?



I'm normally Stateside twice a season. Once for a few games in Boston and then later on I meet up with some mates for a couple of weeks travelling round to various ballparks.

I also used to do an NFL/MLB/NCAA combo trip in September (one of which was 15 games in 11 days. 4x NFL, 2x NCAA Football and 9x MLB)
Ah, sounds good. Travelling through different states is one of my favourite things to do... I did a roadtrip with a mate in the summer starting out from NC all the way down to Miami stopping in some great cites and towns along the way, went to Braves game too which was cool.

Will be near the Tampa area in Spring... might go to a Rays game but I feel the stiupid dome would ruin the experience ha. Might just go to a Miami Heat or Orlando Magic game instead...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2010, 10:57:42 PM
I don't mind the Trop. Its nowhere near as bad a people make out.

I'll concede that the roof'd too low for baseball and the location's not great. However, from a game watching point of view, it's fine.

I've been on the playing surface and even that's not as bad as the commentators make out

I have two mates who are season ticket holders for the Rays, so I've a standing invite to visit. However, the last time I checked, the cost of flights was ridiculous. Rather than fly to Tampa, it was actually cheaper to book an all-in trip to Disney (inc flights, hotel and theme park entry) and then ignore Mickey Mouse and head down to St Pete
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 24, 2010, 11:49:53 AM
I don't know who I am rooting for in the WS...

I like both teams a lot.
I think I like the Rangers a little more though.

R-
Next time you come to The Almighty Yankee Stadium, You have to sit in the bleachers.  No more leaving me for the good seats!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2010, 02:13:55 PM
"The Giants win the pennant.............. the Giants win the pennant"

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 24, 2010, 03:55:25 PM
Of course Joe Buck would use that line.  What a tit.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2010, 08:02:20 AM
Of course Joe Buck would use that line.  What a tit.

Sensibly, Jon Miller steered clear of using "TGWTP... TGWTP" on the Giants radio broadcast.

I don't mind Joe Buck, its McCarver that I can't stand (he's almost as bad as Joe Morgan). However, would Joe be so high profile if his dad wasn't one of the all time greats ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2010, 08:33:55 AM
World Series starts tonight

Who's ya got ?

Which will be most effective, the Giants' pitching lead by "The Freak" or the Rangers' hitting lead by "The Junkie" ?

I'll say, Texas in 6 games
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 27, 2010, 05:58:09 PM
I'll go Giants in 6.

The freak to pitch a no hitter in his second game of the series.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on October 27, 2010, 08:46:06 PM
I think it'll go to 7 games... can't pick a winner though.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2010, 08:24:36 AM
Wow, with Freak against Cliff, I wasn't expecting a slugfest

More after I've watched the game
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2010, 07:32:17 AM
2 zip San Fran

Great pitching from both starters but then a total meltdown by the Texas bullpen.

Series moves to Arlington on Saturday with the Rangers in a deep hole
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 01, 2010, 07:52:49 AM
3 - 1 Giants.

Yesterday was not a good day for the sports fans of North Texas
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on November 01, 2010, 04:24:50 PM
Rangers appear to struggling much more than I thought against the Giants. Lets see if they can get it together for a do or die match tonight.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 01, 2010, 07:50:16 PM
Interesting feature on Sky News earlier comparing the US Mid Term elections to the World Series. SF being the bastion of liberal America and Texas being a hotbed of right wing nuttery (not that a Murdoch channel put it in those words)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on November 02, 2010, 12:47:02 AM
Madison Bumgarner? Seriously?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2010, 07:58:19 AM
Madison Bumgarner? Seriously?

Shame that he never got to pitch to Chuck Knoblauch

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2010, 08:01:25 AM
The Giants win game 5 to take the Series 4 games to 1

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101101&content_id=15949454&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb


Well done to The Freak and the rest of the team in winning their first title since 1954 and their first ever whilst based in San Fran

(http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/media/ALeqM5j6DsptJWt49cnkN_dy2pWWQ127ig?docId=photo_1288667168325-1-0&size=l)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on November 02, 2010, 03:44:51 PM
Well done Giants on their first World Series since moving to San Francisco. I must say I don't think too many people would of expected this to happen back in August when they were behind in the National League wildcard chase with San Diego cruising in their division.

Oh well, another great season in the MLB... roll on the 2011 season...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2010, 07:57:25 AM
A sad start to the "hot-stove" season

Sparky Anderson dead at 76

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5764168

Managed both the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds (the "Big Red Machine" team of Pete Rose, Joe Morgan and Johnny Bench) to World Series titles.

(http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2010/11/04/hBM8vYBw.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 09, 2010, 08:26:36 AM
The end of "Jon & Joe"

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1x1mvb2W23Q/SilL0WYbC4I/AAAAAAAABjA/iIq-Memp4EU/s400/Joe-Morgan_2.jpg)

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5782045

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Jon Miller and Joe Morgan's 21-year run on ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" is over.

Morgan's contract is expiring and he will not be renewed. Miller's contract is also expiring though he may remain at ESPN working the "Sunday Night Baseball" series and postseason baseball for ESPN Radio.

There was a time when the only baseball available on UK TV was Channel 4's broadcast of the ESPN Sunday Night Game with Jon and Joe in the booth.

Jon Miller remains one of my favourite commentators but I gradually came to realise that Joe talked absolute bollocks and tried to bring every story back to himself.

However, having met Joe a few years back, I will say he is a really interesting guy to talk to.

So far I've not met Jon. The closest I came was in Montreal back in 2000. Jon was recording his pregame intro in the broadcast booth whilst I was being given a guided tour of the press box by the Expos PR guy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 09, 2010, 10:20:08 PM
Thank God Joe Morgan is gone.

I can't believe he lasted as long as he did.  He was truly an insult to broadcasting.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 09, 2010, 11:26:55 PM
I used to enjoy their commentary, especially in the early days of C4 coverage. Despite at the time being new to the game, for the most part I could follow what they were on about. I reckon that they, and of course the legend that is Todd Macklin, are a big reason baseball got a decent following in this country.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 10, 2010, 11:16:40 AM
I used to enjoy their commentary, especially in the early days of C4 coverage. Despite at the time being new to the game, for the most part I could follow what they were on about. I reckon that they, and of course the legend that is Todd Macklin, are a big reason baseball got a decent following in this country.



Todd & Johnny were the best pairing on Five's baseball coverage, even if they did get my name wrong when they did a feature on me back in 2000.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2010, 01:24:02 PM
Cubs legend Ron Santo dead at 70

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Santo

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 04, 2010, 07:55:36 PM
Looks like the Red Sox might be about to trade for Adrian Gonzalez

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5882356

This will definitely help their offense for 2011.

I expect that Youk will now move back to Third Base and Beltre's days in Boston are over.

Now, either trade for Justin Upton or sign Carl Crawford
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on December 04, 2010, 10:42:46 PM
I expect that Youk will now move back to Third Base and Beltre's days in Boston are over.

Are you sure after one season?  I don't think Youk will go anywhere, but I thought Beltre was a good signing, so it's hard to see him going so soon.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2010, 12:06:21 PM
Beltre is a free agent and is looking for more in terms of money and years that the Sox are willing to offer to a player in his early thirties.

He took a one year deal in Boston last off-season in preference to a multi-year deal from the A's

And now, in the least shocking news of the off-season, it appears that the Highlanders will be re-signing Derek Jeter ("Number 2............. Jeter......... Number 2")

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5884052
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
Jayson Werth bids farewell to competitive baseball and signs a 7 year, $126m contract with the Washington Natinals

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5888329
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on December 06, 2010, 05:03:43 PM
lol what a career move for Jason Werth... it's all about $$$ these days.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 06, 2010, 09:58:26 PM
I can't believe the Werth signing.  That came out of left field to me.

I am really glad Jeter is coming back.  I wasn't sure how I was going to explain that to my 3 year old had he left.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2010, 08:27:32 AM
Despite yet another change in its make up the Hall of Fame "Veterans Committee" remains a joke.

I've no problem with Pat Gillick being elected. He did a great job as a General Manager, especially with Toronto and Philly.

I can make a case for not electing "The Boss" but I thought that he'd get in. My real complaint is the ongoing failure to elect Marvin Miller.

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Voting from the Veterans Committee for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame (12 of 16 votes needed for election):

• Pat Gillick (13 votes, 81.25 percent)
• Marvin Miller (11 votes, 68.75 percent)
• Dave Concepcion (8 votes, 50 percent)
• Fewer than 8 votes: Ted Simmons, Vida Blue, Steve Garvey, Ron Guidry, Tommy John, Billy Martin, Al Oliver, Rusty Staub and George Steinbrenner.


http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof11/news/story?id=5890610
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on December 07, 2010, 11:52:47 PM
Cliff Lee to the Nats now?! What on earth is going on lol. I heard his wife hates New York fans for some reason.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 08, 2010, 07:58:09 AM
Cliff Lee to the Nats now?! What on earth is going on lol. I heard his wife hates New York fans for some reason.

Some Highlanders fans gave Mrs Lee verbal abuse during the Rangers @ Highlanders playoff series
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2010, 10:30:28 AM
It looks like the Sox might also be close to signing Carl Crawford

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5901372

An outfield rotation of Crawford, Jacoby Ellsbury, JD Drew and Mike Cameron looks pretty good on paper

Add to this, the presence of A-Gon and things are looking pretty good in Boston.

However, as always, it'll be how the starting pitching performs that matters most
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 09, 2010, 10:49:31 PM
I never want to hear a redsox fan ever say the yankees "buy their championships"


BTW, quick quiz question:

Last year only ONE team had more homegrown players than the Yankees.  Who was that team?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 10, 2010, 10:20:32 AM
I never want to hear a redsox fan ever say the yankees "buy their championships"


BTW, quick quiz question:

Last year only ONE team had more homegrown players than the Yankees.  Who was that team?

I see nothing wrong with "buying a championship". I've more of a problem with the draft system.

Here's a good article by Olbermann regarding how acting like the Sox and Highlanders is nothing new

http://keitholbermann.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/12/110_years_of_buying_the_best.html


As for your quiz............ off the top of my head and without googling, I'll go for the Royals or Rays

http://keitholbermann.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/12/110_years_of_buying_the_best.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2010, 03:03:48 PM
Ticket booked for eight Sox games at Fenway next season

(Loads of smiling, clapping emoticon thingys)

BA have a link up with the hotel I normally stay at. I'd prefer to fly with AA but using BA almost halves my flight/hotel costs.

Hopefully there will be no industrial action. I'm flying around the time of Kate & Willy's wedding. I'm banking on UNITE not risking a strike that week for fear of an "off with their heads" situation.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2010, 08:06:05 AM
Cliff Lee signs with the Phillies

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove10/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=5918008

I didn't see that one coming
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 15, 2010, 10:52:08 AM
yeah, I didn't see that coming either.

Nothing much anyone could do.  He wanted to be there and took less money to make it happen. 

People here are trashing Cashman, but I don't see how this could possibly be his fault.

And the only team with more homegrown players the last year the yanks won the world series was actually the Rockies.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 16, 2010, 08:21:50 AM
Farewell to Bob "Rapid Robert" Feller, dead at 92

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/1215/mlb_e_bob_feller_obit_b1_576.jpg)

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=kurkjian_tim&id=5900647

Pitching legend and, even though he was white, a leading proponent of the integration of US sports
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 16, 2010, 08:21:49 PM
Blimey, a baseball thread... fantastic, i've been on H and V for ages and never seen this!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 16, 2010, 08:26:39 PM
Oh and don't laugh, i'm a big Cubs fan.. I went to Wrigley 10 years ago and have loved them ever since, I haven't made it yet but the drive to Chicago is 15 hours away, I keep trying to convince the wife we should go for the shopping! ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 16, 2010, 11:21:24 PM
Cubs are a cool team to follow.  It will make it that much better when they win.

I am planning on bringing my son to the stadium for the first time this year.  He is really excited.  He's 2.5 years old and ALL he talks about is "Me and daddy are going to YANKEE STADDDDDDIUUUUUM".

It's great.  He even carries around a picture.

The only question now is, do I put him in a good seat, or use the ticket package I get in the bleachers...

Might as well go all in and throw him into the bleachers, right?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2010, 07:39:12 AM
Oh and don't laugh, i'm a big Cubs fan.. I went to Wrigley 10 years ago and have loved them ever since, I haven't made it yet but the drive to Chicago is 15 hours away, I keep trying to convince the wife we should go for the shopping! ;)

Welcome to the thread and commiserations on being a Cubs fan. I've sure things will work out one of these centuries.

You were at Wrigley ten years ago and liked it ?!? (or were you so beered up, you didn't notice that it was a dump ?)

If you work your way thro' this thread you'll see that, originally,  Wrigley wasn't one of my favourite ballparks (and making a comment to that effect nearly had me run out of a press conference I was giving in Cooperstown).

However, in the last couple of years they at last seem to me doing some maintenance and making the most of what they have, rather than just relying on the "wow" factor.

Not long now until "Pitchers & Catchers" and the start of a season that will obviously end in a Red Sox versus Phillies World Series.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2010, 07:39:41 AM
Cubs are a cool team to follow.  It will make it that much better when they win.

I am planning on bringing my son to the stadium for the first time this year.  He is really excited.  He's 2.5 years old and ALL he talks about is "Me and daddy are going to YANKEE STADDDDDDIUUUUUM".

It's great.  He even carries around a picture.

The only question now is, do I put him in a good seat, or use the ticket package I get in the bleachers...

Might as well go all in and throw him into the bleachers, right?

Don't forget to take him to "Stan's" first !!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2010, 07:57:36 AM
Boston sign another bald, fat guy. There's hope for me yet

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/mlb/news/story?id=5926886

Bobby Jenks joins the Red Sox Nation

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on December 17, 2010, 08:42:09 AM
Cliff Lee signs with the Phillies
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove10/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=5918008

Thank you Santa!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 19, 2010, 03:07:56 AM
Oh and don't laugh, i'm a big Cubs fan.. I went to Wrigley 10 years ago and have loved them ever since, I haven't made it yet but the drive to Chicago is 15 hours away, I keep trying to convince the wife we should go for the shopping! ;)

Welcome to the thread and commiserations on being a Cubs fan. I've sure things will work out one of these centuries.

You were at Wrigley ten years ago and liked it ?!? (or were you so beered up, you didn't notice that it was a dump ?)

If you work your way thro' this thread you'll see that, originally,  Wrigley wasn't one of my favourite ballparks (and making a comment to that effect nearly had me run out of a press conference I was giving in Cooperstown).

However, in the last couple of years they at last seem to me doing some maintenance and making the most of what they have, rather than just relying on the "wow" factor.

Not long now until "Pitchers & Catchers" and the start of a season that will obviously end in a Red Sox versus Phillies World Series.

Give the Cubs a few years and we will have a stronger team, as long as they move Hendry on from GM soon otherwise it could be next century but being a Villa fan as well I have to be the eternal optimist.

As for Wrigley, I had been to a few ballparks and they all seemed so sterile, I loved the feel of the place, the stadium and it was a day game (a doubleheader against the Dodgers all for $10) the atmosphere, the stands reminded me of the old trinity and it was a true american tradition. I'm sure Fenway has a similar character that cannot be transferred into the new ballparks, and that is what I love about baseball... you are watching the game in the same surrounding as it was years ago. Next time you go to Chicago give it another chance, i'm sure it will be more enjoyable for you.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 19, 2010, 04:45:10 PM

As for Wrigley, I had been to a few ballparks and they all seemed so sterile, I loved the feel of the place, the stadium and it was a day game (a doubleheader against the Dodgers all for $10) the atmosphere, the stands reminded me of the old trinity and it was a true american tradition. I'm sure Fenway has a similar character that cannot be transferred into the new ballparks, and that is what I love about baseball... you are watching the game in the same surrounding as it was years ago. Next time you go to Chicago give it another chance, i'm sure it will be more enjoyable for you.

I've been to Wrigley the last two seasons and there's definitely an improvement in the way that the place is being looked after.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 19, 2010, 05:05:30 PM
Royals seem like they'll be trading Zach Greinke to the Brewers

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5935586

That removes the last reason to watch Kansas City

Milwaukee should suit Zach. Given his past troubles, a major market wouldn't have been good for him
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 19, 2010, 09:14:18 PM

As for Wrigley, I had been to a few ballparks and they all seemed so sterile, I loved the feel of the place, the stadium and it was a day game (a doubleheader against the Dodgers all for $10) the atmosphere, the stands reminded me of the old trinity and it was a true american tradition. I'm sure Fenway has a similar character that cannot be transferred into the new ballparks, and that is what I love about baseball... you are watching the game in the same surrounding as it was years ago. Next time you go to Chicago give it another chance, i'm sure it will be more enjoyable for you.

I've been to Wrigley the last two seasons and there's definitely an improvement in the way that the place is being looked after.

Great stuff UK Redsox, hope you had a great time... as for the Cubs if their farm system is as good as they say it is and once we off load some of the big salaries we might be contenders again, except for when it comes to the playoffs!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2011, 08:04:42 AM
Congratulations to Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven on their election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof11/news/story?id=5991808

The voters gave a resounding "No" to those players guilty/suspected of P.E.D. use.


Next year's list of new eligible candidates is pretty poor, so Barry Larkin should make it in.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 10, 2011, 08:48:54 AM
I see that the kid killed in the Tucson shootings was Dallas Green's granddaughter
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 10, 2011, 05:56:43 PM
I see that the kid killed in the Tucson shootings was Dallas Green's granddaughter

Such a tragic loss, she was born on September 11th 2001 and unnecessarily died because she enjoyed politics and wanted to go and meet a member of congress as she had recently joined her student council.

Was her Grandfather the scout for the Dodgers?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2011, 08:42:19 AM

Was her Grandfather the scout for the Dodgers?

I think that being manager of the Phillies, Yankees and Mets trumps being "scout for the Dodgers", buy yes, that't the guy
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 12, 2011, 08:15:15 AM
After visiting the "Louisville Slugger Museum Shop", please remember that bats MUST go in your checked luggage

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/309924706_8be3783d66.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 12, 2011, 04:29:29 PM
Was her Grandfather the scout for the Dodgers?

I believe her father is the one who's the Dodgers' scout.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 14, 2011, 09:03:56 PM
After visiting the "Louisville Slugger Museum Shop", please remember that bats MUST go in your checked luggage

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/309924706_8be3783d66.jpg)

Where did you find that image?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2011, 09:50:20 AM

Where did you find that image?

Baseball Think Factory. My second stop of the day (after ESPN) in my baseball reading

http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/files/newsstand/discussion/image_of_the_day_louisville_airports_problem/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 18, 2011, 05:00:07 PM
Around a month to go before the start of spring training, anyone getting excited about the new season?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 19, 2011, 01:00:50 AM
After visiting the "Louisville Slugger Museum Shop", please remember that bats MUST go in your checked luggage

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/115/309924706_8be3783d66.jpg)

This is amazing!

I am getting excited for the season!

The yankees signed... uh.... Rafael Soriano?!?!  For 11.3 mill per for 3?  with an opt out after 2 years?

ummmmmmm.......


In other news, April 16th will be my son's first Yankee game (Rangers).  He's pumped.  He's also 3, and doesn't understand how the yankees are going to play the Rangers, since the rangers are a hockey team...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 19, 2011, 01:53:50 PM
Bad news for H&V's Royals fans, Gill Meche has had to retire

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/18/2591854/royals-meche-announces-retirement.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 23, 2011, 12:14:37 PM
Tampa Bay Rays turning into Red Sox South by signing both Manny and Johnny

http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/01/22/11/New-additions-bring-excitement-back-to-T/layout_raysblog.html?blockID=395953&feedID=3722
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2011, 09:55:32 PM
Happy "Truck Day" everybody

(http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2011/02/08/1__1297168840_7052.jpg)

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2011/02/its_truck_day.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 09, 2011, 08:44:51 AM
Why do so many baseball players take drugs? Surely the game is about timing and natural talent more than raw speed? Obviously I can work out why competitors roid up in cycling or athletics.

For a time the game became less about timing and stringing together base hits ("let's get a rally going") and more about power. The sluggers took over the game.

In the past, one of the measures of a home-run hitters' value as a team player was to multiply his number of homeruns by 3 - if his RBI (runs batted in) total was less than the HR X 3 figure - he was considered less of a team player.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 09, 2011, 12:17:55 PM
There's also the advantage that users of steroids and HGH get in terms of recovering from injuries and delaying/reducing the effects age related wear and tear.

The 1990s and early 2000s were a period when many older players were having unprecedented success. The fact that there are no longer so many successful players in their late 30s is a good indicator that many of those who enjoyed success during the "Steroid Era", wouldn't have still been in the game without chemical assistance.


It appears that as far as the media and public are concerned, use of steroids/HGH only really matters in baseball. There's nowhere near the outrage when a NFL or NBA player tests positive.

IMO this is because people view baseball as something that they could do themselves if they'd had a bit of luck or a bit more talent. The players are (apart from the odd physical freak and steroid user) the size of the man in the street. NFL and NBA players however are just so much bigger than most people that its hard to relate to them.

There's also the fact that statistics and the way they they're affected by P.E.D. use only matters in baseball. Very few people can quote NFL or NBA stats, but most sports fans Stateside would immediately know what was meant by "714", "755" and "61" without even having to explain the context.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 09, 2011, 11:29:16 PM
Not to repeat all that has been written, but MLB loved that big hit homerun stuff, and encouraged by not discouraging the drugs.  The bigger the hits, the bigger the ratings.

But the other side is a LONG grueling schedule, with teams full of guys who used up most of their energy getting out of triple A ball.

The avg juicer isn't Big Papi and Arod, it's some journey man pitcher on his 10th season or some utility player who knows the minute that shoulder or knee causes him to miss a game, it's all over.

Anyone who has even just experimented with any Test (not hgh, that stuff just builds size) knows that the stuff will make you do ANYTHING better.  The stuff will even improve your eye hand coordination and bat speed.  you could bench press every single day and not be sore.  Stuff is amazing.

Unfortunately like all great things, it kills you as well...
Title: Baseball
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 09, 2011, 11:38:34 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 14, 2011, 08:50:14 AM
First workouts for Pitchers & Catchers today.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 14, 2011, 10:40:55 PM
First workouts for Pitchers & Catchers today.


Have you seen any pics of CC?  He lost a TON of weight.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 15, 2011, 07:43:32 AM
CC needed to drop some pounds to help hime carry the dead weight that is the rest of the Yankees starting rotation.

Forget "Spahn & Sain and pray for rain", its "Sabathia and Hughes then we get the Blues". I'm not that sure about Phil Hughes either.

Even Keith Olbermann is pessimistic about the 2011 Highlanders

http://keitholbermann.mlblogs.com/archives/2011/02/pitchers_and_catchers_report_n.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2011, 08:35:13 PM
Albert and his agent have stuck to their deadline and called of talks for the season.

Apparently, the Cards' offer to Pujols was below the amount paid to A-Rod, Mauer, CC, Ryan Howard and Cliff Lee.

St Louis are taking a real risk here. Albert could quite easily end up with the Cubs if the Cards act cheap
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 19, 2011, 08:26:04 PM
Albert and his agent have stuck to their deadline and called of talks for the season.

Apparently, the Cards' offer to Pujols was below the amount paid to A-Rod, Mauer, CC, Ryan Howard and Cliff Lee.

St Louis are taking a real risk here. Albert could quite easily end up with the Cubs if the Cards act cheap

The media over here keeps mentioning Pujols coming to the Cubs if nothing happens with the Cards, do you think they have linked them together because of the rivalry and to put the Cards front office under pressure or can you see him actually playing in the North Side of Chicago?

I'd be happy if he came North but can't see it happening!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 20, 2011, 10:20:17 AM
The media over here keeps mentioning Pujols coming to the Cubs if nothing happens with the Cards, do you think they have linked them together because of the rivalry and to put the Cards front office under pressure or can you see him actually playing in the North Side of Chicago?

I'd be happy if he came North but can't see it happening!

It's a process of elimination really. If you look at the clubs that might interest Albert and then consider their First Base set up...............

Highlanders - Teixeira on a long term deal
Phillies - Howard on a long term deal
Red Sox - Gonzalez on a long term deal that should be announced on or around opening day
Mets - Club and ownership in chaos due to the Wilpon's involvement with Bernie Madoff
Dodgers - Club and ownership in chaos due to the McCourt's divorce.

That leaves one club with a vacancy at First Base, money to spend and a new owner looking to make a big signing.................. the Cubs
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Situation on February 20, 2011, 07:13:12 PM
Albert Pujols is such a classy player, St Louis need him more than he needs them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 22, 2011, 08:37:24 AM

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 22, 2011, 10:03:02 AM
Altogether now............. "Third Base !!"
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 22, 2011, 12:23:04 PM
Braves look like they could use someone at 1B.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 22, 2011, 12:27:46 PM
I thought that the Braves had high hopes for Freddie Freeman ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 22, 2011, 05:35:31 PM



I love that sketch, well the Cubs have to see how Pena gets on this season and they are clearing some wages off the payroll at the end of 2011 so maybe he will move to the Cubs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 24, 2011, 07:38:18 AM
In the first major injury blow of Spring Training, it appears that the Card' Adam Wainwright will be out for the season

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/cliff_corcoran/02/23/adam.wainwright/index.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 24, 2011, 09:02:10 AM
He's smarrrrrrrrrrrrrrter than the average catcher (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/sports/baseball/24yogi.html?_r=4&hp=&pagewanted=print)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 27, 2011, 08:58:32 PM
He's smarrrrrrrrrrrrrrter than the average catcher (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/sports/baseball/24yogi.html?_r=4&hp=&pagewanted=print)

What is this story about UKRS?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 27, 2011, 09:19:18 PM
He's smarrrrrrrrrrrrrrter than the average catcher (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/24/sports/baseball/24yogi.html?_r=4&hp=&pagewanted=print)

What is this story about UKRS?



It was just a story about Yogi being at the Highlanders Spring Training again this year.

It was free-to-read when I found it but I guess it became part of the NYT's subscription after a day or so.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 28, 2011, 07:32:27 AM
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0227/mlb_dukesniderts_576.jpg)

Duke Snider dead at 84

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6164805

http://uk.video.yahoo.com/watch/456784
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 03, 2011, 11:22:18 AM
hey guys, I don't know where else to put this, but since I spend more time on this thread than any other one, I figure here would be a good place.

I just signed up for St. Baldricks, which is a charity to raise money for children's cancer research.

You set a goal and if you hit it, you shave your head.

People also add in extra to make you do stupid things.  I will let the highest bidder pick my clothes (prom dress, red sox uni, whatever) and wear it on stage in this arena in front of about 8,000 people.

Well whatever.  it is all here....

http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/participantid/442255


You have all been spammed I guess...

Now go back to your daily routine.

p.s.  The red sox suck
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 24, 2011, 05:09:56 PM
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Barry Bonds on here, he's heading back to court!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 25, 2011, 11:25:20 AM
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Barry Bonds on here, he's heading back to court!

I'm numb to the whole PED, BALCO, Bonds, Clemens, Sosa etc thing now and don't pay that much attention to it.

Its obvious that some players cheated but we'll never really know who, how or how much.

Although I'd still like to see Bonds and Clemens get done by the Feds (for being obnoxious arrogant arseholes, if nothing else), I can't work up any excitement in the court cases themselves.


-------------------------------------------

"The Defendant settles down in court, ready to defend himself against allegations of lying about using body-altering drugs"

(http://www.drunkenbleachers.com/images/blog/barry_bonds.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 28, 2011, 03:09:29 AM
Great picture, he looks a bit like serena williams
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 30, 2011, 10:54:57 AM
Say goodbye to Longo's little friend !! (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Longoria-says-AK-47-stolen-from-house-is-8216-;_ylt=AtUOoHjfDtzGn7kdbL8CdMsRvLYF?urn=mlb-wp1608)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2011, 09:20:00 AM
Happy Opening Day everybody

Who's ya got for 2011 ?


I'll go for............

AL East - Red Sox
AL Central - White Sox
AL West - Rangers
AL Wild Card - Yankees

NL East - Braves
NL Central - Reds
NL West - Rockies
NL Wild Card - Phillies

World Series - Red Sox over Braves

AL MVP - A-Rod
NL MVP - Car-Go

AL Cy - CC Sabathia
NL Cy - Ubaldo Jimenez
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 31, 2011, 10:54:16 AM
NL East - Phillies

World Series - Phillies over Red Sox

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on March 31, 2011, 11:33:45 AM
The Royals will win them all.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 31, 2011, 04:53:17 PM
Braves v White Sox in the World Series for me, with the Braves winning in 6 games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
Just listened to the Brewers opening game

Uecker is still great
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 01, 2011, 07:23:21 PM
Opening day for the Cubs, this is the year!









right?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 01, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Opening day for the Cubs, this is the year!
Given that they are playing the Pirates, they will probably get off to a great start.   Read into that absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 02, 2011, 02:39:33 AM
Opening day for the Cubs, this is the year!
Given that they are playing the Pirates, they will probably get off to a great start.   Read into that absolutely nothing.

Not the start the cubs were looking for!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Louzie0 on April 02, 2011, 02:51:55 AM
are the pirates like, really bad?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 02, 2011, 03:48:30 AM
are the pirates like, really bad?

They haven't had a 'winning' season in 15 years.   Winning = won more games than they lost.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 02, 2011, 08:19:09 PM
are the pirates like, really bad?

They haven't had a 'winning' season in 15 years.   Winning = won more games than they lost.

The Curse of the Bondsino ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 04, 2011, 08:44:12 PM
Message to a certain team in Boston... "THE SEASON'S FECKING STARTED !!"
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 06, 2011, 08:12:28 AM
A Phillies fan, a Mets fan, & a Yankees fan are climbing a mountain & arguing about who loves his team more.

The Mets fan insists he is the most loyal. He shouts ''This is for the Mets!'' & jumps off the mountain.

Not to be outdone, the Philllies fan is next to profess his love for his team. He shouts "This is for the Phillies!!!" & pushes the Yankees fan off the mountain.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 06, 2011, 12:59:42 PM
Message to a certain team in Boston... "THE SEASON'S FECKING STARTED !!"

Lost again last night 0-4.  Nightmare.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 06, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Cole Hamels crashed and burned in his debut:

IP      H      R      ER   HB    BB
2.2     7     6        6     1     2
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 06, 2011, 06:03:52 PM
A Phillies fan, a Mets fan, & a Yankees fan are climbing a mountain & arguing about who loves his team more.

The Mets fan insists he is the most loyal. He shouts ''This is for the Mets!'' & jumps off the mountain.

Not to be outdone, the Philllies fan is next to profess his love for his team. He shouts "This is for the Phillies!!!" & pushes the Yankees fan off the mountain.

Nice one, i'll use that
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 07, 2011, 08:06:26 AM
Fat Boy Blanton got the bats behind him after a Hamels-like performance against the Mets yesterday - pitches 3 scoreless innings then gives up 7 runs in 1.1 innings:

                          IP      H    R    ER    BB    K    HR    
J. Blanton    4.1     10    7      7       2    6    1    

The bats always seem to be silent when Hamels is crashing and burning.....   
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 07, 2011, 10:05:54 AM
Anybody got any idea what the Comrade's posts actually mean?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 07, 2011, 11:48:18 AM
I'll translate:

Joe Blanton pitched 4 and 1/3 innings* (IP) during which time the Mets got 10 hits (H) and scored 7 runs (R), 7 of which they earned** (ER).  He also walked (W) two batters, struck out (KO) 6 and gave up a home run (HR).

*To be credited with pitching all or part of an inning, a pitcher must record at least one out. Blanton faced a number of betters in the 5th inning but omnly managed to record one out. It is not uncommon for a pitcher t6o face a number of batters in an inning and record 0 outs - the box score will simply state "Pitcher X faced # batters in the #th inning"

** In simple terms, an earned run is recorded when a team scores a run that is not the result of an error by the opposing team - i.e. they earned it.

The stats are the best thing about baseball!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 07, 2011, 12:22:58 PM
Ta, what's 'BB' though?

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: VillaZogmariner on April 07, 2011, 12:23:40 PM
A gun?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 07, 2011, 12:26:20 PM
Ta, what's 'BB' though?

It is another way of expressing a "walk". BB = "Base on Balls" or in the full "Batter reached base on balls"

In baseball pitching, a "ball" is like a "no-ball" in cricket. 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on April 07, 2011, 12:30:14 PM
Got you.
I understand the rules, it's a pretty simple game really, I just never got all those numbers and letter on the scoreboards!
Hitting the batter gives a walk as well doesn't it? Does that come under 'BB'?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 07, 2011, 02:53:47 PM
Hitting the batter gives a walk as well doesn't it? Does that come under 'BB'?

Kind of - hitting the batter is called a "hit by pitch" (HBP) or "hit batsmen" (HB) - and you get to go to first base like a walk.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 07, 2011, 07:13:05 PM
Hitting the batter gives a walk as well doesn't it? Does that come under 'BB'?

Kind of - hitting the batter is called a "hit by pitch" (HBP) or "hit batsmen" (HB) - and you get to go to first base like a walk.
Sounds like a leg bye. The BB comes after 4 balls doesn't it? (so long as they're not in the box thing).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 07, 2011, 09:20:20 PM
Boston 0 - 6, that is not good... come on Red Sox don't give the Yankees the pennant that easily.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 08, 2011, 08:08:23 AM
The BB comes after 4 balls doesn't it? (so long as they're not in the box thing).

That's right - the box thing is "the strike zone"
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2011, 08:09:33 AM
Boston 0 - 6, that is not good... come on Red Sox don't give the Yankees the pennant that easily.

This is getting bloody stupid now.

I was looking for the Red Sox to give me some much needed relief from the Villa debacle. However, things in Boston are looking just as bad (without the threat of relegation, of course).

If they don't sort things out soon, they'll have one pissed of Brit yelling at them from the Fenway stands at the end of  the month
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 08, 2011, 08:12:22 AM
Phillies 11 - 0 Mets

Made me day.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2011, 12:56:06 PM
Phillies 11 - 0 Mets

Made me day.

With Doc pitching, that was 10 runs more than they required
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 08, 2011, 12:58:06 PM
With Doc pitching, that was 10 runs more than they required

Yep - the should've saved some for the next time Hamels starts.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 08, 2011, 08:00:26 PM
Red Sox v Yankees is on in Canada and it's a great game so far, hopefully the sox get the sweep this weekend.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2011, 10:39:17 AM
OK, who had April 8 in the "Manny-being-Manny" sweepstakes ?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=6311407

Manny gets busted for PEDs for a second time and decides to retire.


In other news, the Sox resurgence has begun !! a 156 and 6 season is now on the cards
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2011, 12:09:52 PM
Ta, what's 'BB' though?



(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P1aSfh7IEUE/TTTgeekG7qI/AAAAAAAABPg/PYeRIvVhifY/s1600/brigitte+bardot+interview.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 09, 2011, 04:17:40 PM
What a class act Manny is!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 14, 2011, 09:06:41 AM
Barry Bonds "Guilty"........... well, kind of !!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6347014
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 14, 2011, 04:16:16 PM
Barry Bonds "Guilty"........... well, kind of !!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6347014

I'm sure they'll throw it out next month.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 15, 2011, 04:00:39 PM
Barry Bonds "Guilty"........... well, kind of !!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6347014

I'm sure they'll throw it out next month.

Just in time for the start of Rocket's trial for lying to Congress
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 15, 2011, 04:27:38 PM
Not that it would happen but if they both went down and ended up in the same jail they would have a great ball team.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 16, 2011, 09:49:01 AM
2 and fecking 10 !!

I'm going to have some serious words with the Boston nine when I see them in a couple of weeks
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 16, 2011, 04:24:39 PM
2 and fecking 10 !!

I'm going to have some serious words with the Boston nine when I see them in a couple of weeks

I watched the Jays game on canadian tv and the sox looked good for a while but something is not right there, almost like the Villa
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 16, 2011, 05:41:26 PM
Not that it would happen but if they both went down and ended up in the same jail they would have a great ball team.

Reminiscent of Charlie Sheen's character in the film Major League

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 17, 2011, 12:41:40 PM
I took my 3 year old son to his first Yankee game at the stadium yesterday.  It ended up being rainy and about 40 degrees F.  (because of the weather we got free tickets to another game (which is customary when the Yankees play an official game in the rain).

But the Yankees won, so it was good.  He had a good time until about the 2nd pitch in the first inning when he realized that Mariano Rivera wasn't going to be in. 

He then asked me every 1.5 seconds when Mo was coming in...

...for 4 hours in the rain.


It was also probably the most costly game I have ever been too.

As for the Redsox (I haven't been on here in a while), they will be fine... unfortunately.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 17, 2011, 12:51:38 PM
Found this online.  Take it with a grain of salt though since I pay $12.00 for Yankee tickets and have never really paid more (but I now do pay $35 to park...)

From CNBC for 2011:
The highest non-premium ticket prices are the Boston Red Sox ($53.38), the New York Yankees ($51.83), the Chicago Cubs ($46.90 and the Chicago White Sox ($40.67).

The lowest non-premium ticket prices are the Pittsburgh Pirates ($15.30), San Diego Padres ($15.45), Arizona Diamondbacks ($15.74) and the Los Angeles Angels ($17.13).

The highest raises on non-premium ticket prices as compared to last year are the San Francisco Giants (14.1%), Detroit Tigers (10.3%), Philadelphia Phillies (10%) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (10%).

The most expensive beers are sold by the Boston Red Sox (60.4 cents an oz.), New York Yankees (50 cents an ounce) and the St. Louis Cardinals (54.1 cents an oz.)

The cheapest beers are sold by the Arizona Diamondbacks (28.6 cents an oz.), Pittsburgh Pirates (31.2 cents an oz.), Texas Rangers (31.2 cents an oz.), Philadelphia Phillies (32.1 cents an oz.) and Los Angeles Angels (32.1 cents an oz.)

The most expensive hot dogs are sold by the New York Mets ($5.50), Toronto Blue Jays ($5.11).

The cheapest hot dogs are sold by the Cincinnati Reds ($1), Baltimore Orioles ($2).

The most expensive parking is the New York Yankees ($35), Boston Red Sox ($27), Chicago Cubs ($25) and the Chicago White Sox ($23).

The cheapest parking is the Tampa Bay Rays ($0), Washington Nationals ($5), Detroit Tigers ($5), Minnesota Twins ($6) and the Kansas City Royals ($6).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2011, 07:52:54 PM
I tend to do the same at Baseball as I do at Villa, i smuggle in food and drink.

During my epic 30 ballparks in 32 days trip back in 2000, we rated the food quality & price at each of them. If anyone wants to sponsor me to update the research, please let me know
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 19, 2011, 08:06:39 AM
Time for the Phillies to get rid of Blanton.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2011, 09:39:55 AM
Time for the Phillies to get rid of Blanton.

I know that he's been struggling but 2 earned runs over 7 innings against the Brewers seems OK. In fact, I think it qualifies as a "Quality Start".
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2011, 07:13:42 AM
One of the best things (well probably the only good thing) about being in the office by 06:15 these days is that I get to watch some of the West Coast games live.

This morning it was the Sox 11 inning victory over the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County California". A preview of the one of the match-ups I'll see in Boston soon
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2011, 06:25:59 PM
Now, live from Boston Masserchewsex, its Ulysses Karl Redsox ............

This evening will be game number one out of eight of my annual pilgramage to Fenway Park as the Sox entertain Ichiro Suziki and the Seattle Mariners. However before that I'm going to hop on the "T" and go to Northeastern University's game against William & Mary (in keeping with today's Royal theme on H&V).

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Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2011, 07:32:29 PM
Now, live from Boston Masserchewsex, its Ulysses Karl Redsox ............

This evening will be game number one out of eight of my annual pilgramage to Fenway Park as the Sox entertain Ichiro Suziki and the Seattle Mariners. However before that I'm going to hop on the "T" and go to Northeastern University's game against William & Mary (in keeping with today's Royal theme on H&V).



Enjoy the day, hope the sox show up for you.
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Post by: The Left Side on April 30, 2011, 03:22:13 AM
Mariners 7 Red Sox 6 in the bottom of the 7th
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2011, 12:36:28 PM
Bobby Jenks stinks...... stinks !!

The Sox were pretty awful, relying on two homers by reserve outfielder Mike Cameron, to get a lead only for Dice-K to go down injured and then for Jenks to blow the game.

Watching Ichiro is always great. He now has over 3500 hits when combining his career in Japan and the USA and is a lock for the Hall of Fame.

The game at Northeastern was far more entertaining.

Its Virginia @ Boston College this afternoon followed by more stress at Fenway tonight
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Post by: The Left Side on April 30, 2011, 08:59:14 PM
Bobby Jenks stinks...... stinks !!

The Sox were pretty awful, relying on two homers by reserve outfielder Mike Cameron, to get a lead only for Dice-K to go down injured and then for Jenks to blow the game.

Watching Ichiro is always great. He now has over 3500 hits when combining his career in Japan and the USA and is a lock for the Hall of Fame.

The game at Northeastern was far more entertaining.

Its Virginia @ Boston College this afternoon followed by more stress at Fenway tonight

Best of luck and yes Ichiro is quality, I always enjoy watching him
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on April 30, 2011, 11:00:02 PM
Phillies place lardass Blanton on the DL. Good.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 01, 2011, 03:45:44 AM
I thought that my Minor League baseball trip wasn't until June but the Red Sox wouldn't be able to beat the Alberquerque Isotopes at the moment.

They loaded the bases twice tonight and had runners on in most innings, but still couldn't score.

I'm seriously considering bailing on at least one Sox game and splashing out for a Bruins ticket instead on Wednesday.
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Post by: The Left Side on May 02, 2011, 02:33:00 AM
They will turn it around, the locals won't stand for it for too long and they will bring in someone new.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 02, 2011, 02:45:16 AM
They will turn it around, the locals won't stand for it for too long and they will bring in someone new.

Well, they managed to win today despite the best efforts of Bobby Jenks to screw things up again. Wake pitched well in a spot start for the ill Buchholz, leaving with a 2-0 lead only to see Jenks blow the lead.

Carl Crawford finally showed some signs of life by driving in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth (the runner being at third thanks to a costly rare misplay by the great Ichiro).
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2011, 02:45:19 PM
Things continued to get better last night at Fenway with Papi hitting his first homer for a month and the team finally solving Jerad Weaver, who'd been the best pitcher in baseball so far this season.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 05, 2011, 05:09:30 PM
I left the Bruins game with them leading 4-1 with three minutes to play (so I missed them scoring on a Power Play at long last). I already knew that the Sox game was is a delay, so I was confident of seeing some baseball.
 
However, I never expected to see 8 innings worth and to still be in Fenway at 02:45. There were only a few hundred of us left at the end (the place looked like Cleveland !!).
 
I was sat right behind homeplate for most the time I was there. I'll have to check mlb.com later to see if I made the TV.
 
Just about to head over to Fenway again now for todays game.
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Post by: The Left Side on May 05, 2011, 05:22:40 PM
If you find some pictures, post them and did you take a camera yourself?
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 05, 2011, 05:37:01 PM
If you find some pictures, post them and did you take a camera yourself?

Yes, I took pics. I'll post some here at some point or upload to Facebook (PM me your Facebook info if you like)
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Post by: pmarachi on May 07, 2011, 04:40:31 PM
They will turn it around, the locals won't stand for it for too long and they will bring in someone new.

I just got a great image of a bunch of sox fans storming up to a castle on a hill, with picks and rakes demanding a change!

HAHA

Seriously, stop sweating it.  The sox will be fine (unfortunately) and will still be in the run for a playoff spot come August/September...
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Post by: The Left Side on May 07, 2011, 06:15:49 PM
If you find some pictures, post them and did you take a camera yourself?

Yes, I took pics. I'll post some here at some point or upload to Facebook (PM me your Facebook info if you like)

I'm not on FB but post them whenever you get chance, it must have been quite a unique atmosphere
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2011, 10:10:03 AM
I wish that my boss would pay me this well not to work for him

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Bobby-Bonilla-begins-earning-$30m-from-mets-051411 (http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/Bobby-Bonilla-begins-earning-$30m-from-mets-051411)
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Post by: pmarachi on May 18, 2011, 01:01:45 AM
A friend of mine said this the other day, and I have to say I agree...

Regarding Jorge Posada

"Why is everyone making such a big deal? The best thing Jorge has done for the team this year was to take himself out of the f#$%ing lineup"
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Post by: The Left Side on May 18, 2011, 03:30:59 AM
A friend of mine said this the other day, and I have to say I agree...

Regarding Jorge Posada

"Why is everyone making such a big deal? The best thing Jorge has done for the team this year was to take himself out of the f#$%ing lineup"

He should consider himself lucky he is given a spot in the lineup, him Girardi have never got on though
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2011, 07:27:53 AM
I'll be at the Death Star next month for three games, so I'm sure that the Highlanders will be back on form by them just to annoy me !!
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2011, 07:36:33 AM
RIP Harmon Killebrew

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-obit-killebrew
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Post by: The Left Side on May 19, 2011, 05:05:50 PM
Red Sox vs the Cubs this weekend, any predictions UK Redsox?
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 20, 2011, 08:13:11 AM
Red Sox vs the Cubs this weekend, any predictions UK Redsox?

This was a series that I looked at attending but I was already booked up for the Waters gig tonight and, of course, the end of season Villa victory over Liverpool.

Seeing the Cubs at Fenway would have been great.

The way that the Sox' offense is playing at the moment, they should be able to handle the Cubs. However, this run can't lat forever and the Sox are also struggling for starting pitching. Add to that, Daniel Bard's appearances from the bullpen are starting to worry me almost as much as Papelbon's.

Bard gave up back-to-back homers last night and then Pap loaded the bases in the ninth. Good to see Crawford coming thro' with the walk-off hit.
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Post by: The Left Side on May 20, 2011, 05:00:34 PM
Well I think the sox will win 2-1 in the series, we are desperately in need of good pitching and give it another season we should be a reasonable division contender again, we just swept the marlins but that isn't saying much, It would be great to be there as they haven't met since 1918 but it would need some open wallet surgery after!
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 21, 2011, 10:08:41 AM
So Cubbies, how was your trip back to Fenway after 93 years away?

"Cap Anson, Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo....... Can you here me Ron Santo? Your boys took one he'll of a beating"

I even managed to get a win for my Fantasy team out of Jon Lester, which wasn't to be expected when giving up 5 runs and 12 hits over 6 innings.

A-Gon is starting to look like the player we expected at last.
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Post by: The Left Side on May 21, 2011, 09:26:00 PM
I was watching it and there was a great atmosphere, the sox bats got hot and the cubs couldn't keep going. I still think it the sox will win the series 2-1 but we need some pitchers.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 22, 2011, 11:26:36 AM
There's your one game TLS. Even though the Sox did send out the Pawtucket pitching staff.

I see that the Sox have designated Daniel Nava for assignment. Still, if he never makes it back to the Majors, he'll always be remembered for hitting a Grand Slam on the first ever pitch he saw.
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Post by: The Left Side on May 22, 2011, 04:59:44 PM
Wow, the sox turned winning easily into as defeat, we weren't even close and then there is the weirdest inning with errors and some bizarre decisions, plus some very cold weather in Boston.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2011, 08:03:48 AM
Well I think the sox will win 2-1 in the series,

Spot on
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Post by: The Left Side on May 24, 2011, 03:41:13 AM
Wish I had been wrong, did you see Byrd getting beaned in the face?
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 24, 2011, 08:09:10 AM
Wish I had been wrong, did you see Byrd getting beaned in the face?

Yep, he was lucky to get away with just fractures. He could easily have lost his eye.

Meanwhile, Cleveland keep on rolling and are now 30-15. How long can they keep this up ?
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Post by: The Left Side on May 24, 2011, 06:08:17 PM
Joboo! is the answer, he help them bats!
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 25, 2011, 07:46:06 AM
From the film but quite apt for this season

Quote
All right people, we got 10 minutes 'till game time, let's all gather 'round. I'm not much for giving inspirational addresses, but I'd just like to point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press seems to think that we'd save everyone the time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves. Me, I'm for wasting sportswriters' time. So I figured we ought to hang around for a while and see if we can give 'em all a nice big shitburger to eat!
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Post by: The Left Side on May 25, 2011, 10:23:10 PM
Quality speech, quality movie
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 28, 2011, 11:11:04 AM
It took a while but order is now restored

A L East                   W   L   Pct   GB   

 Boston Red Sox   29   22   .569   --   
 New York Yankees   27   22   .551   1.0   
 Tampa Bay Rays   27   23   .540   1.5   
 Toronto Blue Jays   25   26   .490   4.0   
 Baltimore Orioles   24   25   .490   4.0   
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 29, 2011, 01:11:55 PM
If you find some pictures, post them and did you take a camera yourself?

Yes, I took pics. I'll post some here at some point or upload to Facebook (PM me your Facebook info if you like)

I'm not on FB but post them whenever you get chance, it must have been quite a unique atmosphere


A month late I know, but here are some pics taken in the expensive seats during the 13 inning, 2:45am finishing Angels @ Red Sox marathon game.

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Boston%202011/Boston20111.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Boston%202011/Boston20112.jpg)

I was so close that I was by the Radar guy

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b85/ukredsox/Boston%202011/Boston20113.jpg)
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Post by: The Left Side on May 29, 2011, 05:30:28 PM
Sadly nothing has come up unless I am missing something
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2011, 12:40:29 PM
Sadly nothing has come up unless I am missing something

Sorry, I reorganised my Photobucket albums which seemed to screw up the links.

They should be fixed now
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Post by: The Left Side on May 30, 2011, 09:07:44 PM
Great stuff, Fenway looks fantastic even if there aren't many there.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 31, 2011, 08:26:42 AM
Great stuff, Fenway looks fantastic even if there aren't many there.

I was surprised at how many were left at 02:45 in the morning considering it was a weeknight.

Getting up for the next day's game (a 13:35 start) was an effort for me. I dread to think what it was like for the players and grounds crew
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 02, 2011, 02:45:21 PM
Centuries after we invented the game of baseball, Britain will finally get a chance to qualify for the World Baseball Classic

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110601&content_id=19867988&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 02, 2011, 03:23:12 PM
I may have asked this before, but  does anybody on here play in one of the UK baseball leagues?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2011, 07:43:31 AM
I may have asked this before, but  does anybody on here play in one of the UK baseball leagues?

There's nothing anywhere near me.

If I'd had the chance to play as a kid (which I might have done if Rank Xerox had had a different policy about sending employee's families Stateside), I'd have been a slugging 1B/DH well on my way to Cooperstown by now
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Post by: pmarachi on June 03, 2011, 11:40:35 AM
I may have asked this before, but  does anybody on here play in one of the UK baseball leagues?

There's nothing anywhere near me.

If I'd had the chance to play as a kid (which I might have done if Rank Xerox had had a different policy about sending employee's families Stateside), I'd have been a slugging 1B/DH well on my way to Cooperstown by now

Do you ever go to the batting cages or anything? Or have you literally NEVER played?

And I am definitely not going to be able to make that Wed. Yanks/Sox game.  I have a project due for my class on Thursday.  I wish they were also playing a Friday game...
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 03, 2011, 12:17:49 PM
If I'd had the chance to play as a kid (which I might have done if Rank Xerox had had a different policy about sending employee's families Stateside), I'd have been a slugging 1B/DH well on my way to Cooperstown by now

Did you ever "have a catch" with anyone?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2011, 01:24:17 PM
I've been in a batting cage a few times in Cooperstown.

The only proper game of "catch" (ie with gloves), took place in a Chicago sports store. Unsurprisingly, me and my mates were asked to leave.

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Post by: UK Redsox on June 03, 2011, 01:30:41 PM

And I am definitely not going to be able to make that Wed. Yanks/Sox game.  I have a project due for my class on Thursday.  I wish they were also playing a Friday game...

I will down a beer in your honor at Stans before I enter the Death Star. As you know, I try not to spend a cent inside the building.
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Post by: The Left Side on June 03, 2011, 05:52:39 PM

And I am definitely not going to be able to make that Wed. Yanks/Sox game.  I have a project due for my class on Thursday.  I wish they were also playing a Friday game...

I will down a beer in your honor at Stans before I enter the Death Star. As you know, I try not to spend a cent inside the building.

Good for you.
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Post by: pmarachi on June 09, 2011, 01:48:59 AM

And I am definitely not going to be able to make that Wed. Yanks/Sox game.  I have a project due for my class on Thursday.  I wish they were also playing a Friday game...

The worst part is that I was actually offered tickets for this game at about 5pm and still couldn't make it...

oh, and  Billy's is the new Stan's

I will down a beer in your honor at Stans before I enter the Death Star. As you know, I try not to spend a cent inside the building.
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Post by: The Left Side on June 09, 2011, 03:42:35 AM
Cubs finally win their first in 8 games, this is going to be a long season.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 09, 2011, 07:46:39 AM
Who would have imagined that the Phillies would have the best record in the Majors with Lee and Oswalt going a combined 8-9? 
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 09, 2011, 03:45:37 PM
The Sox @ Highlanders series is going well so far.

Tonight its CC against Beckett. Therefore, I'm not expecting the high scoring games of the last two nights to be repeated.

Tomorrow I'm off to Philly for a couple of games
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Post by: The Left Side on June 09, 2011, 07:18:03 PM
The Sox @ Highlanders series is going well so far.

Tonight its CC against Beckett. Therefore, I'm not expecting the high scoring games of the last two nights to be repeated.

Tomorrow I'm off to Philly for a couple of games

Cheers the Cubs on for me, they need all the help they can get.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2011, 12:53:03 PM
Hey TLS, your Cubbies are really bad but there is hope. Darwin Barney looks ok at the plate but he'll need to improve his defends. Starlin Castro has star potential as well.

I dropped lucky and saw Halladay and Lee in the two games here in Philly.

I'm now Sat in Philly station about to head to Balmer to meet some friends for a week of Minor League games in Maryland and Virginia.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 13, 2011, 08:22:22 AM
I'm now Sat in Philly station about to head to Balmer to meet some friends for a week of Minor League games in Maryland and Virginia.

Are you going to Salem? Lovely part of the world SW Virginia - if you get the chance, take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2011, 08:42:27 PM
I'm now Sat in Philly station about to head to Balmer to meet some friends for a week of Minor League games in Maryland and Virginia.

Are you going to Salem? Lovely part of the world SW Virginia - if you get the chance, take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive.

The Minor League games that I'll be attending are in/near Potomac, Bowie, Richmond, Norfolk and Aberdeen.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2011, 08:54:50 PM
Just about to head off to see the Myrtle Beach Pelicans @ Potomac Nationals.

Here's hoping that there's been a last minute promotion of phenom Bryce Harper from the level below up to the PotNats
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Post by: The Left Side on June 15, 2011, 03:32:27 AM
Indeed Barney, Castro and Colvin could be the future of the team we just need to get rid of the deadwood... bit like the Villa really!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 15, 2011, 08:32:06 AM
I <3 Cole Hamels.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2011, 08:27:05 PM
The Minor League part of the trip is going well. As mentioned on the Celeb thread, I met Mr Belding from "Saved by the bell" at the Richmond game last night. I'm currently in Norfolk ahead of a Tide game.

Tomorrow we'll be in Aberdeen for opening day of the Ironbirds season. We're hoping to gor an appearance by Cal Ripken.
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Post by: usav on June 16, 2011, 09:30:19 PM
Nevermind all that nonesense, the Pirates are above .500.

Yes, I said the Pirates are above .500.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 17, 2011, 08:35:11 AM
Yes, I said the Pirates are above .500.

We are fam-uh-lee, look how good the Pirates can be....
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on June 17, 2011, 08:36:37 AM
I read this morning that the Phillies were playing Seattle.....and thought for a second, "When did the Pilots come back?"

#SeniorMoment
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Post by: pmarachi on June 17, 2011, 02:23:32 PM
I am just going to come out and say this...

If the Yankees fire Joe Girardi today and hire Terry Francona, not only will I not protest, but I will personally cash out my 401K and fund a F@#king parade.

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Post by: The Left Side on June 18, 2011, 04:27:57 AM
Cubbies beat the evil empire at Wrigley, great day now do it again... twice more
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2011, 09:12:15 PM
Oh well, my trip's almost over.

I'm currently sat in Washington/Dulles Airport ahead of my flight home.

Free wi-fi (are you listening Heathrow ?).

I really enjoyed the Minor League part of the trip, especially Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. That place is way too good just to be used for a Short-Season Single A team.

More when I'm back home
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2011, 09:17:04 PM
I read this morning that the Phillies were playing Seattle.....and thought for a second, "When did the Pilots come back?"

#SeniorMoment

I'm a bit of a collector of Jim Bouton & Seattle Pilots stuff. "Ball Four" was one of the first baseball books I read and I still consider it the best.

I have signed photos and cards of Jim in all his uniforms except from his short-lived 1978 comeback with the Braves. I also have two rare Pilots games on audio cassette and various scorecards, player cards etc.

I'd also recommend Jim's other books; such as "I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally" (which covers the trouble that Ball Four got him into with MLB) and "Foul Ball" which deal with his efforts to save/restore the ballpark in Pittsfield, up-state New York

Baseball geek, moi ?!?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 23, 2011, 08:45:33 AM
St Louis lost again yesterday.

It'll be interesting to see how well they hang in there whilst Albert is injured
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Post by: The Left Side on June 23, 2011, 10:31:15 PM
Cincy for the NL Central unless the cubs can stop making errors.
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Post by: brice jovial on June 24, 2011, 12:00:47 AM
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals

D'backs to win this

NY mets won to

have a nice double bet here
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2011, 08:04:37 AM
The Natinals win 11 out of their last 12 games, so what does their manager, Jim Riggleman do?

.............. he quits, that's what he does.

Before the last game he apparently told his boss that if the team didn't sign him up for next season, he'd quit.

The Nats called his bluff and accepted his resignation.

Yes, Riggleman seemed to have the previously 'orrible Nats heading in the right direction but he was hardly the second coming of Miller Huggins or Joe McCarthy and wasn't really in a position to hold the team to ransom like this.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 28, 2011, 12:33:32 PM
Let's hope that this idea doesn't catch on at Villa Park

(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/ed/eda314505bb57f5c2fc6e2acc452ad4a/photo_yes_this_man_shaved_a_joe_mauer_jersey_into_his_back_hair.jpg)
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Post by: The Left Side on June 28, 2011, 11:07:10 PM
That is just nasty, i'm glad I am not eating
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2011, 01:46:08 PM
2011 All Star teams announced

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110703&content_id=21335168&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Paul Konerko and Andrew McCutchen are the most notable omissions for me
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Post by: The Left Side on July 04, 2011, 06:16:49 PM
Jeter gets into the line up because he is Derek Jeter.
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Post by: usav on July 05, 2011, 04:49:41 PM
Jeter gets into the line up because he is Derek Jeter.

That has to be the only reason.    Ridiculous.

Meanwhile, the Pirates are 3 games over .500   Woo hoo!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 06, 2011, 02:42:31 AM
Jeter gets into the line up because he is Derek Jeter.

Don't get mad at Derek...

He didn't do it.

I mean this fan voting thing is stupid.  Jason Varitek has been voted into more than one all star game, and jeter is in this one.
All-Star games are dumb and all, but this is just getting STUPID
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 06, 2011, 02:48:57 AM
Why don't they go on the best stats, instead of the most popular system.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 07, 2011, 11:23:28 AM
Why don't they go on the best stats, instead of the most popular system.

That'll cause even more arguments....... Sabrs at dawn !
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 07, 2011, 03:41:44 PM
From ABCNews...................

Quote
Q. Has anyone ever reached 3,000 hits before Derek Jeter?

A. No. No one has ever done it. Ever. Except for the 27 other guys who did it.

Q. Doesn't Derek Jeter's tenure with the Yankees exemplify the kind of loyalty rarely seen in sports these days?

A. Yes. Derek Jeter has played for the Yankees and only for the Yankees for 16 years. He has regularly turned down offers to play for less elsewhere. He selflessly accepted a near record-setting 10-year, 180 million dollar contract (during which time he led the Yankees to a single World Series title). And when that contract was over, he showed great charity and generosity by forcing the Yankees to overpay him again.

Q. Is Derek Jeter the greatest Yankee ever?

A. Unquestionably. No other Yankee held significant records before Jeter (if you exclude home runs, games-played-in-a-row, hit streaks, etc). And they didn't really win much before him.

Q. How important is Jeter's gentlemanly behavior off the field?

A. Very. Derek Jeter hasn't been involved in a single embarrassing marital episode. Not one. If Derek Jeter has taught us one thing, it is the true nobility in not ever getting married. Hear that boys and girls?

Q. Isn't Jeter the glue that holds the Yankees together?

A. Absolutely. And that glue has such residual adhesiveness that when he was injured this year, and unable to take the field, the Yankees played their best baseball of the season. That is some awesome glue.

Q. As Captain, hasn't he established an extraordinarily high standard for sportsmanship in the clubhouse?

A. Yes. At a minimum, until a verdict is reachedin the Clemens trial, it is absolutely true to say no Yankee has ever been convicted of lying to Congress about taking steroids and HGH. And under Jeter's leadership, no Yankee has refused to play for two games in a row.

Q. Is this record more significant because Jeter is a Yankee, and the Yankees represent something special to America?

A. Yes. If you have never been out of New York, it is totally reasonable to think people outside New York are obsessed with the Yankees. America LOVES them (if by America you mean New York, north Jersey and Connecticut south of Hartford.) And relatively speaking (relative to being punched in the throat), people outside New York do not resent the overwhelmingly disproportionate coverage given to the Yankees.

(Disclaimer: The author actually thinks Derek Jeter is really good baseball player, and a first ballot Hall of Famer. He just hears a bit too much about the guy every now and then)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2011, 01:02:42 PM
Although the media may be saying that Jeter is sitting on 2998 hits, it should also be noted that he's actually already at 3183.

Over his career, Jeter has 185 hits in the playoffs and World Series.

I've never really understood why baseball statistics exclude a player's post-season performances.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on July 08, 2011, 06:59:46 PM
Texas Rangers fan dies in seat fall (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14084162)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on July 08, 2011, 07:00:11 PM
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 08, 2011, 08:28:41 PM
Such a shame as his son was right there to witness it, RIP.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 09, 2011, 09:20:50 PM
Not sure how to do the shorter links

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110614&content_id=20463750&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110614&content_id=20463750&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)

But Jeter gets 3000 with a home run, fair play but I still don't like 'em.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 10, 2011, 05:10:14 PM
Grudging congrats to Derek Jeter on his 3000th (really 3185th) hit.

As mentioned above, no one in the history of baseball apart from the 27 other players who did it before him have ever had 3000 hits.

NB - Just imagine how many hits Ichiro would have had if he'd have started his career in MLB rather than playing all those years in Japan first. I think that he'd have had a shot at catching Cobb and maybe even Rose
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 12, 2011, 07:41:25 PM
There were some big hits in the Home Run Derby last night, they changed the format a little and it wasn't quietly entertaining but tonight's game should be better.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Louzie0 on July 12, 2011, 07:57:22 PM
OK, UK and Left Side, I get Jeter. He's an amalgram of John Terry, David Beckham, Alex Ferguson and Adele.

But he's getting older all the time.  heh heh heh...er, just thought of something.

Is he Bobby Charlton? If he is, grit your teeth and prepare for another 40 years.



 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 13, 2011, 04:47:02 PM
I hope he goes quietly into retirement and stays away from the limelight but I have the feeling he will be all across the North American media and they will love him even more.

Plus it was the All Star game last night, NL 5 AL 1 so the first game of the 2011 World Series will be held at Wrigley Field, I can't wait... oh hang on the Cubs are crap, so see you in Philadelphia then!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 14, 2011, 01:10:12 AM
From ABCNews...................

Quote
Q. Has anyone ever reached 3,000 hits before Derek Jeter?

A. No. No one has ever done it. Ever. Except for the 27 other guys who did it.

Q. Doesn't Derek Jeter's tenure with the Yankees exemplify the kind of loyalty rarely seen in sports these days?

A. Yes. Derek Jeter has played for the Yankees and only for the Yankees for 16 years. He has regularly turned down offers to play for less elsewhere. He selflessly accepted a near record-setting 10-year, 180 million dollar contract (during which time he led the Yankees to a single World Series title). And when that contract was over, he showed great charity and generosity by forcing the Yankees to overpay him again.

Q. Is Derek Jeter the greatest Yankee ever?

A. Unquestionably. No other Yankee held significant records before Jeter (if you exclude home runs, games-played-in-a-row, hit streaks, etc). And they didn't really win much before him.

Q. How important is Jeter's gentlemanly behavior off the field?

A. Very. Derek Jeter hasn't been involved in a single embarrassing marital episode. Not one. If Derek Jeter has taught us one thing, it is the true nobility in not ever getting married. Hear that boys and girls?

Q. Isn't Jeter the glue that holds the Yankees together?

A. Absolutely. And that glue has such residual adhesiveness that when he was injured this year, and unable to take the field, the Yankees played their best baseball of the season. That is some awesome glue.

Q. As Captain, hasn't he established an extraordinarily high standard for sportsmanship in the clubhouse?

A. Yes. At a minimum, until a verdict is reachedin the Clemens trial, it is absolutely true to say no Yankee has ever been convicted of lying to Congress about taking steroids and HGH. And under Jeter's leadership, no Yankee has refused to play for two games in a row.

Q. Is this record more significant because Jeter is a Yankee, and the Yankees represent something special to America?

A. Yes. If you have never been out of New York, it is totally reasonable to think people outside New York are obsessed with the Yankees. America LOVES them (if by America you mean New York, north Jersey and Connecticut south of Hartford.) And relatively speaking (relative to being punched in the throat), people outside New York do not resent the overwhelmingly disproportionate coverage given to the Yankees.

(Disclaimer: The author actually thinks Derek Jeter is really good baseball player, and a first ballot Hall of Famer. He just hears a bit too much about the guy every now and then)

I don't get the joke...

Derek Jeter is for some odd reason hated around the league all of a sudden, and I am not sure why...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 14, 2011, 01:14:55 AM
Not sure how to do the shorter links

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110614&content_id=20463750&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110614&content_id=20463750&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)

But Jeter gets 3000 with a home run, fair play but I still don't like 'em.

Weird... why would you not like him?
I can understand not caring about him, saying he isn't the player he was, or saying you hate how good he was against your team he was in his prime...

But I don't understand how you can have something against him.

Also, it wasn't just a HR.
It was a day he went 5 for 5 (with that HR and the 3000th hit) and batted in the game winning RBI!

I mean that was WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY more than just an impressive day!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2011, 05:43:41 PM

Weird... why would you not like him?
I can understand not caring about him, saying he isn't the player he was, or saying you hate how good he was against your team he was in his prime...

But I don't understand how you can have something against him.

Because he's Derek Jeter and he plays for the Evil Empire. What more reason do we need.

However, in my case its more jealousy rather than dislike
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 15, 2011, 12:52:13 PM

Weird... why would you not like him?
I can understand not caring about him, saying he isn't the player he was, or saying you hate how good he was against your team he was in his prime...

But I don't understand how you can have something against him.

Because he's Derek Jeter and he plays for the Evil Empire. What more reason do we need.

However, in my case its more jealousy rather than dislike

What is strange is that I know a LOT of sox fans, and they all joke around about Jeter, but they all say that they actually like him.  He's a pretty likeable guy.

Just like I don't know a Yankee fan who actually doesn't like Dustin Pedroia.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 16, 2011, 11:01:41 AM
One think that I like about Jeter is that he didn't make the mistake than many sports superstars do; that is getting married at an early age. With all the time on the road and temptations available, its not surprising that athlete's marriages get into trouble.

Jeter however has has his pick of some of the USA's (actually, the world's) top babes over the years without the fear of alimony. He also appears to be going about his business in a "safe" manner (something that the likes of Shawn Kemp and Travis Henry failed to do)

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/The_Many_Girlfriends_of_Derek_Jeter.html

As I said earlier.................. jealousy
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 16, 2011, 03:00:21 PM
In all honesty, Jeter is just Classy.

At least as much so as a professional athlete can be.

But one thing I have noticed, especially with the whole Eck thing, is how different we view rivals here.

As a Yankee fan, I was overjoyed with the Damon signing.  I mean why? He was past his prime, had no arm, his bat had struggled... BUT he was the pride and joy of the sox fans.  I wanted him in pinstripes BAD. (he prove to be a very good yankee anyway)

Just like when the news hit that the sox had been trying to get Mo, and it didn't work out.  Every sox fan I know was like "DAMN!"  Not as much because they really wanted him, but more because it is taking the pride of the yankees fans and putting him into an away shirt with a name on his back.

There is nothing better than the back and forth between players, and the love/hate/love that it causes. 
Maybe it is different, because we don't live as close to each other as you guys do (I don't get any Boston stations here, just Hartford and New Yotk), but still, I love that stuff...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 18, 2011, 08:06:54 AM
Boston 1, Tampa 0

16 innings in 5 Hours 44 minutes

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=310717130&teams=boston-red-sox-vs-tampa-bay-rays


The Sox really are making a habit of late finishes this season. (I was at their 2:45am finishing game in Boston and their 2am finishing game in the Bronx)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 19, 2011, 11:44:07 AM
One of the season's weirdest stories............ http://www.suntimes.com/sports/6466649-419/fielders-trade-nine-players-release-14-others.html

... just got weirder............. http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/18/minor-league-announcer-quits-while-hes-on-the-air



Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 20, 2011, 12:25:02 PM
WOW!

Now if only someone was actually listening...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2011, 08:34:46 AM
Do we have any Seattle Mariners on here ?

If so, wtf has happened to your team ?

15 losses on the trot with games to come against the Yankees & Rays. This string of losses could easily get to 20+
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 25, 2011, 06:15:58 PM
I was in NYC yesterday, the billboards were awash with Jeter 3000 stuff, I had no idea what it was all about until I watched ESPN last night, had a quick read of this & Google'd Derek Jeter.

So from what I can gather he has only ever played for the damned Yankees, started his career in MLB in 1995 & is the first Yankee ever to reach 3000 hits.  So in 16 seasons, 162 games per season thats 2592 games he could have played in.  With 9 innings in each of those 2592 games thats the opportunity to hit the ball some 23328 times assuming the ball was pitched at him only the once, which is highly unlikely so lets give him the benefit of the doubt and say it was twice making the 'opportunity' 46656 times to hit the ball.

Jeter hit it 3000 times out of a possible 46,656.

Bit crap really isn't he?

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on July 25, 2011, 06:20:31 PM
I was in NYC yesterday, the billboards were awash with Jeter 3000 stuff, I had no idea what it was all about until I watched ESPN last night, had a quick read of this & Google'd Derek Jeter.

So from what I can gather he has only ever played for the damned Yankees, started his career in MLB in 1995 & is the first Yankee ever to reach 3000 hits.  So in 16 seasons, 162 games per season thats 2592 games he could have played in.  With 9 innings in each of those 2592 games thats the opportunity to hit the ball some 23328 times assuming the ball was pitched at him only the once, which is highly unlikely so lets give him the benefit of the doubt and say it was twice making the 'opportunity' 46656 times to hit the ball.

Jeter hit it 3000 times out of a possible 46,656.

Bit crap really isn't he?



Love it, and I quite enjoy baseball.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 25, 2011, 06:30:17 PM
Derek Jeter, the Ian Ormondroyd of MLB.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2011, 07:39:23 AM
Bit crap really isn't he?



Crap ? No

Overrated ? Definitely (especially on defense)

"Hits" and "batting average" are archaic measures of success anyway

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 26, 2011, 11:32:31 AM
The best part of Derek Jeter is that if you walked up to him and said this stuff to his face, he wouldn't punch you like 99% of other athletes, he would just shrug his shoulders and say "yeah, I guess maybe I am overrated", then put his arm around Minka Kelly and walk away.

Is he as good as he was 5 years ago? No. 
I just don't get why you should hold that against him...

Bottom Line, He has over 3,000 hits.
He has been (and I HATE this word, but it is true) CLUTCH in the playoffs.
Is just a good guy in a league with a lot of jerk offs.

Bottom line, I am happy he is a yankee, and when my 4 year old swings a bat in the street, I am glad he pretends to be Derek Jeter.

::End serious emotional rant here::

But I have to be honest, I know he's only 3 and a half, but he's no Jeter.  His swing sucks.  He looks more like Kevin Yuklis the way his little hands hold the bat.


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2011, 01:04:42 PM
How about this for a bad call

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22363652&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 27, 2011, 03:29:32 PM
Watched the Yankees game downtown last night, the Mariners went down again in the Bronx, 17 losses on the trot now, probably 18 by the end of this evening. 

That CC fella doesn't exactly look like an athlete but was very effective.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2011, 03:42:45 PM
Watched the Yankees game downtown last night, the Mariners went down again in the Bronx, 17 losses on the trot now, probably 18 by the end of this evening. 

That CC fella doesn't exactly look like an athlete but was very effective.



Apparently CC used to date Serena. Can you imagine how strong/big their kids would have been ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 27, 2011, 04:21:28 PM
Strong/big?  Say what you mean, chubby!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2011, 07:50:56 AM
A couple of major events yesterday

Ervin Santana, no hitter for the Angels v Indians

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17341609&topic_id=8878746&c_id=mlb


The Mariners actually win a game, ending their losing streak at 17

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_07_27_seamlb_nyamlb_1&mode=wrap


Also, the Mets trade Carlos Beltran to the Giants

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22385614&vkey=tradedeadline2011&c_id=mlb






Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2011, 08:49:15 AM
Hideki Irabu dead at 42

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/sports/baseball/ex-yankee-hideki-irabu-is-dead-at-42.html

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 29, 2011, 08:55:35 AM
How about this for a bad call

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110727&content_id=22363652&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Same old Atlanta Braves - the Umps still treat them like Ted Turner's Self-Proclaimed America's Team.

I hate them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 29, 2011, 08:57:57 AM
I wish that I could be paid what Jeter makes for getting my job right only .312 of the time (that's his career batting average).

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2011, 10:22:31 AM
Good move by the Phillies in trading for Hunter Pence.

I know that the new Astros owner wants the payroll cut (sound familiar ?) but I'd have thought they'd have kept Pence
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 30, 2011, 10:36:13 PM
Now the Phillies just need to sort out Kendrick or hope Oswalt comes back on form.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
Knowing that the AL Central is horrible this year, the Indians decide to go for it and trade the farm for Umbaldo Jiminez

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6818623/mlb-cleveland-indians-take-chance-ubaldo-jimenez

Meanwhile the Red Sox' search for another starter falters due to concerns over Rich Harden's medical reports (personally, I think that they might have dodged a bullet there).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2011, 08:34:10 AM
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet........ Rich Harden would have been bad, but Eric Bedard could be worse
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 04, 2011, 04:26:12 AM
I see my Pirates have left it late in the season to return to form.

Meanwhile, my Red Sox go from strength to strength.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2011, 06:59:48 AM
I see my Pirates have left it late in the season to return to form.

Meanwhile, my Red Sox go from strength to strength.

Its a shame about the Pirates. Although I never really thought they'd make the playoffs, I did think that they'd crack .500 for the first time since 'Ol Big 'Ead left. However, they now appear to be in full crash n burn mode.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 04, 2011, 01:15:49 PM
The pitching was the only thing holding them together.  The offence was too weak.....if they fix that next year, who knows?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2011, 02:52:31 PM
I just hope that the Brew Crew hold off the Cardinals in the NL Central. Not that I've got anything against the Cards, its just Tony La Russa that I dislike.

The Brewers are my number two team due to a friend of mine being a Season Ticket holder at Miller Park and because Uecker is my favorite announcer
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2011, 03:53:52 PM
Infield Triple

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17585257
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 06, 2011, 05:19:43 AM
Been away for three weeks and just read the stats made on Jeter and thought it was great, as for the Cubs they have won their 6th straight game (unbelievable) and Campana got an infield homer quite easily!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 08, 2011, 11:37:07 AM
yanks/sox 2nd inning, ball goes to outfield and the infield fly rule is called...

Why?

I can't remember a year where there have been so many blatantly BAD calls made.  Calls that as they are happening, you are thinking "Well... this is obviously not right".  Not just for the yankees, but for all of baseball.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2011, 01:10:05 PM
How about the one where Pedroia was trying for a double, Robinson Cano (dontcha know) clearly tagged his hand and yet the Umpire called him safe ?

Buck and McCarver also thought it was safe, but I gave up taking any notice of those two years ago
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 19, 2011, 05:53:51 PM
Thank God and the baby Jesus for that, the Cubs dismiss Jim Hendry after 9 years as an awful GM... I hope this means we get a decent guy now!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2011, 07:13:13 PM
Thank God and the baby Jesus for that, the Cubs dismiss Jim Hendry after 9 years as an awful GM... I hope this means we get a decent guy now!

Let's see if his replacement can get someone to take Soriano and Big Z, off their hands
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on August 19, 2011, 07:17:08 PM
Watched a bit of the little league world series yesterday.

Quite entertaining.

Can any of the baseball experts here tell me if any of the current MLB stars played in it?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2011, 07:20:20 PM
Watched a bit of the little league world series yesterday.

Quite entertaining.

Can any of the baseball experts here tell me if any of the current MLB stars played in it?

Jason Varitek did. In fact he played in the LLWS, CWS and WS

(http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/images/stories08/Jason+Veritek+Little+League+Headshot.jpg)

Sean Burroughs did as well, but his MLB career never lived up to the hype.

There was a good article on this very subject on one of the US sites this week.

I'll go and look for it
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2011, 07:21:34 PM
Found it

http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/24915/best-little-leaguers-to-become-big-leaguers


..... and a more detailed list

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/legendary/little_league_world_series_major_league_world_series.shtml
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2011, 07:22:52 PM
BTW, the LLWS has more reason to include the "W" than the WS itself, seeing as teams from all over the globe compete
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on August 19, 2011, 07:40:07 PM
Cheers UK REDSOX.

I've always found it interesting how strongly the US values its school / college sports.

Could never see something similar over here being given as much coverage.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 22, 2011, 12:10:42 PM
I don't think that Middle/High School Baseball gets much interest. The LLWS teams aren't school based as far as I know.

High School football however, is a different matter. Its an obsession in places like Texas

(http://www.beyondhollywood.com/gallery/stills3/qdig-files/converted-images/minka-kelly-080423/med_minka-kelly-cheerleader-1.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 26, 2011, 12:13:03 PM
The Yankees set a MLB record with 3 Grand Slams in a game

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18450689

I expected that the previous record would have been more than two. After all, Fernando Tatis once his two Grad Slams in the same inning

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats11.shtml
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 26, 2011, 03:48:24 PM
Good stats UK Redsox, shame it was the yankees who had to break it.
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Post by: The Left Side on August 30, 2011, 08:50:25 PM
Did anyone see the kid at the Mets game who got a line drive to the face, ouch!! They haven't said how he is but there was a lot of blood, hope he is ok?
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 31, 2011, 07:49:17 AM
I'm surprised that more people in the stands don't get hurt. Especially those in the premium seats just outside the protective netting at most ballparks
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 31, 2011, 09:07:28 AM
Apparently Derek Jeter has split up with Minka Kelly.

So, which startlet does he move on to next ?

I'd suggest that he takes a shot at Mila Kunis or Jessica Lucas.

It must be hell being Derek Jeter................ Number Two................ Jeter

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Post by: UK Redsox on September 01, 2011, 11:36:31 AM
The Netherlands are looking to host some MLB games in 2014

http://www.mister-baseball.com/netherlands-present-bid-book-mlb-week-york/

Has anyone here ever been to Hoofddorp ?
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Post by: The Left Side on September 01, 2011, 08:34:58 PM
The Netherlands are looking to host some MLB games in 2014

http://www.mister-baseball.com/netherlands-present-bid-book-mlb-week-york/

Has anyone here ever been to Hoofddorp ?

No but I wish I had, and I love dutch girls they are very liberal thinkers!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2011, 08:00:20 AM
I 'll suggest to my mate who runs a Sports Travel company that he market this as .................

"Come to Holland to see the pros in action............ and watch some Baseball"
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Post by: The Left Side on September 02, 2011, 09:10:14 PM
Sounds good to me
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 03, 2011, 11:27:19 AM
I'll keep an eye on how the plans progress, with the aim of having a "H&V Hardball and Hookers Tour" in 2014
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Post by: The Left Side on September 17, 2011, 03:01:24 AM
Another losing season for the Pirates, that makes it 19 and an MLB record.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 19, 2011, 08:28:58 PM
The Sox are going to blow this.

After their poor performance against the Rays, they're now losing to the awful O's.


In better news, I've somehow managed to make the final in my Fantasy Baseball League.
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Post by: The Left Side on September 20, 2011, 05:29:35 PM
Good response from the Sox in game two last night and well done to Mo Rivera last night for the record setting save, he has only blown something like 73 saves in over 700 attempts, not bad but just as shame he plays for that lot!
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Post by: usav on September 21, 2011, 02:05:35 PM
What the fuck are the Red Sox doing?   Bloody hell.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2011, 09:20:21 AM
What the fuck are the Red Sox doing?   Bloody hell.

This is shaping up to be the biggest regular season collapse of all time

However, even though they lost again yesterday, thanks to the Rays losing a double-header to the Highlanders, the Sox actually increased their Wild Card lead to 2.5 games
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Post by: usav on September 22, 2011, 01:55:01 PM
What the fuck are the Red Sox doing?   Bloody hell.

This is shaping up to be the biggest regular season collapse of all time

However, even though they lost again yesterday, thanks to the Rays losing a double-header to the Highlanders, the Sox actually increased their Wild Card lead to 2.5 games

Didn't the Mets blow a really big lead a few years ago with something like 15 games left, they lost 14?
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2011, 03:18:52 PM

Didn't the Mets blow a really big lead a few years ago with something like 15 games left, they lost 14?

Possibly 2007..........

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2007 Mets miss playoffs

What the math says: 499-to-1 against. The Mets' playoff probability peaked at 99.80 percent after the action of Sept. 12, when they held a 7-game lead over the Phillies with 16 games to play, and some favorable wild-card permutations as a backup.

Aggravating circumstances: Willie Randolph's clubhouse imploding; for better or for worse, this team will be used for quite some time as the example of the importance of clubhouse chemistry. Most of the damage came at the hands of the lowly Nationals and Marlins, and much of it before record-setting home crowds, while Tom Glavine finished things off with the least -- and hopefully not last -- start of his career.

Mitigating circumstances: Mathematically (as in every other sense) this was a catastrophe: The Mets' 99.80 percent chance to reach the playoffs was the second-highest figure ever by a team that failed to do so. However, there was perhaps no one signature moment or game; the loss to the Marlins in Game 162 was a symbolic in a way, but it was also an anticlimactic affair that was over by the middle of the 1st inning. Nor was the National League a great league; the Mets' only real enemies were themselves.


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Post by: UK Redsox on September 22, 2011, 03:20:46 PM
100 year ago today on 22 Sep 1911, Cy Young won his 511th and final game.

It was the record then, it is the record now and it'll be the record forever.

The must be the least likely record to to ever be broken in any sport.

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Post by: The Left Side on September 22, 2011, 05:10:14 PM
100 year ago today on 22 Sep 1911, Cy Young won his 511th and final game.

It was the record then, it is the record now and it'll be the record forever.

The must be the least likely record to to ever be broken in any sport.



Blimey that is some record, who is 2nd on the list?

I know it is always a big thing if a pitcher reaches 300, but 511!!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2011, 08:43:03 AM
Walter Johnson is second with 417



Pitchers with 300 or more career wins (Regular Season)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/300_win_club

The active pitcher with the most wins is Tim Wakefield of the Sox with 200
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Post by: The Left Side on September 23, 2011, 09:37:11 PM
Nice Stats!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2011, 12:47:00 PM
Nice Stats!

Thanks. I've been in the gym a lot lately ;)
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 28, 2011, 12:42:13 PM
Both Wild Card places have come down to the final day

Tampa and Boston are tied at 90-71 in the AL

St Louis and Atlanta are tied at 89-72 in the NL

The final games are:-

BOS @ BAL
TB @ NYY

STL @ HOU
PHI @ ATL

Based on those matchups, I'll predict that Boston and St Louis make it through
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 28, 2011, 05:19:24 PM
Watched an excellent documentary online called Catching Hell.

Its about the Steve Bartman incident in 03.  Really shocking the treatment he received from so called fans.  Hopefully the Cub fans who were so vile and aggressive towards Bartman at the time, effectively ruining his life, feel ashamed of themselves.

 
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Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2011, 05:39:48 PM
As a cubs fan the incident isn't one of my favourites but I do feel bad for Bartman, the players still had opportunities to win the game that night but he is the scapegoat (no pun intended). I will have to keep an eye out for that documentary as it sounds interesting!

As for the Wildcards I can see the both leagues having a one game play off on Thursday but if I were a betting man, it would be Boston and the Cardinals going through!
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on September 28, 2011, 06:08:09 PM
As a cubs fan the incident isn't one of my favourites but I do feel bad for Bartman, the players still had opportunities to win the game that night but he is the scapegoat (no pun intended). I will have to keep an eye out for that documentary as it sounds interesting!

As for the Wildcards I can see the both leagues having a one game play off on Thursday but if I were a betting man, it would be Boston and the Cardinals going through!

The doc was shown in the states last night, but is already on Youtube.

You're right, its amazing that despite the Cubs giving up 8 runs in the 8th inning that Bartman took the brunt of the blame.
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Post by: The Left Side on September 29, 2011, 01:12:29 AM
Cheers I will look out for that
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2011, 07:37:26 AM
The Red Sox and Braves both succeeded in completing their dramatic September collapses and missed the playoffs.

The Sox blew the lead in the 9th with Pap on for the save. Meanwhile the Rays came back from 7-0 down against the Highlanders before winning in the 12th.

My Yankee supporting, Tampa living mate will no doubt be firing off some "witty" emails to me today
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Post by: The Left Side on September 29, 2011, 08:51:17 PM
I do hope the Rays win the ALCS now, the Yankees could have put them to bed last night but Girardi didn't pick Rivera to close them out, in the words of Kevin Keegan, I would love it if they beat them!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 01, 2011, 02:50:01 AM
Lots of goings on tonight, the Rays wallop the Rangers 9-0 in Arlington after the ceremonial pitch was thrown by the son of the fan who died at the ballpark in July. Francona and the Red Sox go there separate ways and he is already being linked with the manager's jobs in North and South Chicago. And to top it all off it is raining buckets in the bronx, so we have a big rain delay, it will be late one... oh and come on Detroit!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2011, 10:30:26 AM
I see that the Tiggers @ Highlanders game was suspended in the 2nd.

However, rather than finishing the game early this afternoon, they're just restarting at 8:30pm and pushing Game 2 back a day. And we think that TV controls sport over here ...........


Sad to see Tito Jr leave the Sox but it was inevitable really after that collapse. I've no idea who will replace him.

As Lefty mentioned above, Tito to the Chi Sox or Cubbies would be likely.

Just think that if both Tito and Theo were to jump to the Cubs and bring them a World Series title. Those two would then deserve a whole wing of the Hall of Fame dedicated to them
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Post by: The Left Side on October 01, 2011, 02:48:47 PM
Fingers crossed they do UK Red Sox!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2011, 10:36:36 PM
Good win for my second team, the Brewers.

If there'd been a Sox v Brewers series, I was planning to go to the games in Milwaukee.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 05, 2011, 03:20:14 AM
Good win for my second team, the Brewers.

If there'd been a Sox v Brewers series, I was planning to go to the games in Milwaukee.

So the Rays squeak into the playoffs but go out at the first hurdle, shame really!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2011, 08:19:58 AM
When you just HAVE to be able to watch the game.........................

http://www.westallisnow.com/news/man-calls-911-after-missing-remote-to-watch-brewers-game-131067753.html
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2011, 08:26:53 AM
So, we have deciding game fives in three out of four Divisional Series.

Just as we all predicted at the start of the season, the Tigers v Highlanders series comes down to a pitching matchup of.................... Doug Fister v Ivan Nova !?!

Seriously, I know that Nova has been a revelation and that Fister has been excellent since his trade from Seattle, but its hardly Verlander versus Sabathia.

Out of my core group of baseball buddies, just two of us are without a horse in the playoff race (ie the two Red Sox fans). Even my two Tampa season ticket holder friends are imports from elsewhere in the States (like most people in Tampa), one from Detroit and one from NYC.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 06, 2011, 05:16:09 PM
Great story on the remote control loss, thanks for posting I will be sharing that one.

Come on the Tigers, Phillies and Snakes!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2011, 12:10:01 PM
You're League Championship Series matchups (that's semi-finals in real money) .................

Tigers v Rangers

Brewers v Cardinals

The fifth game of the Cardinals v Phillies was a pitching classic, with Chris Carpenter pitching a complete game, 1-0 shut out against Doc Halladay.

The Brewers coughed up a lead in the ninth but won it in the tenth thanks to an RBI from "T Plush"
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 08, 2011, 05:55:31 PM
Must say I have immensely enjoyed the playoffs so far.

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Post by: The Left Side on October 08, 2011, 10:53:56 PM
Me too TWR, but as the NL will be represented by the Cards or Brewers from the central league and me being a cub fan and all I have to go for the Tigers. It is petty but I can't support either although having an NL team win it would be nice but come on Detroit.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2011, 11:08:20 AM
If Puggles keeps playing like he did yesterday, Milwaukee are done for.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 12, 2011, 03:01:38 AM
Puggles, I hope it isn't obvious?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2011, 07:46:53 AM
Puggles, I hope it isn't obvious?

You'd prefer Poo-Holes ?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2011, 07:48:54 AM
In other news, its looking more and more likely that Theo Epstein will be leaving the Red Sox to join the Cubs.

This is a great more for him in my opinion. If he fails in Chicago, he's done no worse than anyone else in the past 103 years. However, if Theo did bring a title to the North Side he's go down as the greatest Baseball Executive ever.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 12, 2011, 08:31:43 PM
In other news, its looking more and more likely that Theo Epstein will be leaving the Red Sox to join the Cubs.

This is a great more for him in my opinion. If he fails in Chicago, he's done no worse than anyone else in the past 103 years. However, if Theo did bring a title to the North Side he's go down as the greatest Baseball Executive ever.

Hoo-ray to this news, I just hope he doesn't go for the multi year big contracts but saying that anything is better than Hendry. Good news!
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Post by: usav on October 12, 2011, 11:21:38 PM
In other news, its looking more and more likely that Theo Epstein will be leaving the Red Sox to join the Cubs.

This is a great more for him in my opinion. If he fails in Chicago, he's done no worse than anyone else in the past 103 years. However, if Theo did bring a title to the North Side he's go down as the greatest Baseball Executive ever.

What's your gut feeling on what the Sox will do in terms of GM and manager?
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Post by: The Left Side on October 13, 2011, 03:14:45 AM
Jim Hendry is looking for work!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 13, 2011, 07:11:18 AM
In other news, its looking more and more likely that Theo Epstein will be leaving the Red Sox to join the Cubs.

This is a great more for him in my opinion. If he fails in Chicago, he's done no worse than anyone else in the past 103 years. However, if Theo did bring a title to the North Side he's go down as the greatest Baseball Executive ever.

What's your gut feeling on what the Sox will do in terms of GM and manager?

Assuming that Martin O'Neil doesn't want the job.......................

The GM will be an inside promotion of Ben Cherrington. He stood in for Theo at recent meetings and was also Co-GM during Theo's "Gorilla Suit" sabbatical a few years back.

As for Manager, I really haven't got a clue.
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Post by: usav on October 13, 2011, 04:00:26 PM
As for Manager, I really haven't got a clue.

Joe Maddon?   Not sure he would want it though.
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Post by: pmarachi on October 14, 2011, 12:21:38 AM
I have never seen a city turn on players and managers the way the city of Boston does.

I have said this many times throughout the years. 

This latest Francona bash session is absurd.  Purely classless of the media in Boston.

Also, David Ortiz, hate to break the news to you, but the Yankees don't want you.



*Also, who wants to bet that if Ortiz leaves the sox, that the fact that he did steroids becomes news again? Once he isn't under the protection of MLB's Golden Team, I bet people will suddenly want answers...
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Post by: pmarachi on October 14, 2011, 12:22:47 AM
Also, can the yankees fire Girardi already?

Tito is on the market!  Let's get him! NOW!!!
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Post by: pmarachi on October 14, 2011, 12:44:22 AM
Not that I am not enjoying this Redsox Fan and Media Meltdown, but this article by someone from the Arayan Nation actually makes some good points about the current sox situation and why it is a big deal (and how the media isn't helping)

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7095696/the-collapse-red-sox

It is from one of the guys who started Fire Joe Morgan, which I always thought was funny.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2011, 12:43:02 PM
Bill Simmons' Grantland.com is becoming one of my regular reads

Also, Dan Shaughnessy was very scathing about the whole Sox set up, including the owners involvement with Liverpool

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2011/10/13/theo_epsteins_departure_latest_sign_on_chaos_with_red_sox/

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Now we’ve all had enough with Roush Racing and Liverpool soccer. Yankee fans never had to worry about George Steinbrenner taking his eyes off the prize in the interest of building ships.

Try this on with your pink hat: On the final night of the regular season, while the Sox were playing in Baltimore, fighting for their playoff lives, virtual ads during the baseball broadcast reminded you to watch Liverpool-Wolverhampton the next day at 4 p.m. That’s the same time that the Sox would have been playing their one-game playoff against Tampa Bay on TBS.

Got that? On Thursday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m., the geniuses at NESN wanted you to watch soccer - instead of a one-game playoff involving the Red Sox.

Consistent with this insult, NESN the next day cut away from analysis of a postmortem press conference featuring Terry Francona and Theo Epstein (remember them?) at Fenway. While NESN rival Comcast went knee-deep into analysis, the Sox flagship TV station went to soccer.

Wow.
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Post by: pmarachi on October 15, 2011, 02:01:18 AM
Never thought I would say this, but I have to defend NESN on this one.

1) They didn't have the rights to the next sox game.  What should they do?  Not air the soccer game because the sox are on a different channel?

2) They had the liverpool game scheduled.  The Sox season was over.  Finished.  No analysis was bringing it back.  What analysis could be done (that hadn't been done already) that soon?  People may have been waiting to watch the liverpool game (I doubt it since everyone here is an arsenal fan anyway), but would it be fair to those people to cancel the scheduled program for a talking head nonsense forum?
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Post by: The Left Side on October 16, 2011, 03:39:12 AM
Looks like the Rangers are headed to the Series!
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 16, 2011, 03:44:23 AM
Looks like the Rangers are headed to the Series!

Gonna be very tough to beat.  Especially at home.

Their lineup is so deep.

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Post by: The Left Side on October 16, 2011, 03:48:37 AM
12 - 4 up now in the end of the 6th
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2011, 07:54:30 AM
St Louis won last night, so its the Cardinals versus the Rangers in the Series.

I'll be rooting for Texas due to an irrational disliking of Tony LaRussa
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Post by: The Left Side on October 17, 2011, 06:10:18 PM
Me too, Texas all the way for several reasons.. firstly Arlington is a great place and the Ballpark is quality and seeing those lovely Texan ladies smile always brightens my day up. Secondly, I don't like the Cards!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 21, 2011, 03:48:03 AM
Texas could be making a game of it in the bottom of the 9th!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2011, 02:25:04 PM
The Rangers did more than "make a game of it"

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19928499

Great game by Elvis & Ian, both defensively and running the bases
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Post by: pmarachi on October 21, 2011, 05:19:57 PM
I would LOVE for the Rangers to win

St. Louis is pretty much the favorite team of anyone in the midwest who lives in an area without a team.  For a long time, it was even the furthest pro team to the west, so people grow up Cards fans.

When we have a work meeting, I hear so much about the Cardinals that I don't know if I can handle them winning.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2011, 03:13:53 AM
Yes it was a great game and i was going to come back on and mention it didn't, let's hope it goes to game 7 and the Rangers win it in there back yard!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2011, 04:39:27 AM
Epstein has officially resigned from the Red Sox, there is a shock... there is a press conference on Tuesday!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2011, 11:56:41 AM
I think that this Pujols guy might have a future in the sport


http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_10_22_slnmlb_texmlb_1&mode=video

5 Hits, 4 Runs, 6 RBI, 3 Homers

Not a bad night's work


Although I'd prefer the Rangers to win, I'll be walking around Wembley this afternoon in my Pujols jersey
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2011, 12:40:20 PM
Theo says farewell..................

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2011/10/25/farewell_red_sox_nation/?p1=News_links


Meanwhile, the Rangers are one win away from winning the World Series
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Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2011, 02:21:27 AM
Both good news for me, but it could all go pear shaped if the Cards come back and Theo turns out to be a goat, fingers crossed!

So UK RedSox how do you feel about Theo going, now it has finally been confirmed?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2011, 08:03:39 AM
Both good news for me, but it could all go pear shaped if the Cards come back and Theo turns out to be a goat, fingers crossed!

So UK RedSox how do you feel about Theo going, now it has finally been confirmed?

It was probably time for Theo to move on. Nothing he could do in Boston could ever match 2004.

Also, his recent free-agent signings (eg Lackey & Crawford) haven't panned out.

Having said that, the guy will never have to pay for a drink or meal in Boston for as long as he lives.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 27, 2011, 03:34:37 AM
Hoyer joins the Cubs from the Padres as new GM so the old crew from fenway are back together at wrigley.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 28, 2011, 03:05:48 AM
A real ding dong game 6 going on right now, the Rangers edge it in the 6th inning.
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 28, 2011, 03:08:56 AM
This World Series deserves a game 7,

If only because of been watching the games during my night shift.
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 28, 2011, 05:46:46 AM
WHAT. A. GAME
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2011, 07:45:05 AM
Wow.............. the greatest Game 6 since............... well, that one in 1986 that I don't want to think about.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/mlb/2011/10/27/102711_ws_tex_stl_gm6_recap.SportsIllustrated/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_t11_a2

Could be a contender for the best televised World Series game ever
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Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on October 28, 2011, 10:23:18 PM
I had forgotten what a great game Baseball is. I haven't watched a game since 1986 - I was a Mets fan - when I left America. But on a whim started watching the LCS and got hooked again. Last night was just magic - hope the Cardinals stuff the Rangers tonight!

BTW, I was shocked at Nolan Ryan. I know folk change over 26 years but I saw a lean mean pitcher play for the Astros at Philadelphia in '85 and I can't make the transition to what he looks like now.
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Post by: joe_c on October 28, 2011, 10:45:38 PM
Started watching but nodded off with the score at 4-4 in the fifth or sixth. Woke up with the Rangers 7-4 up and nodded off again. Woke up again with the score at 7-5 and Texas a strike away from victory... and promptly nodded off once more and didn't find out how things had panned out until this afternoon. Well done me. Hoping for better luck tonight and at least it isn't a school night.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2011, 03:15:08 AM
Well at the moment the Cards lead 5-2 and the Rangers look out of it but who knows what will happen next!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2011, 04:23:25 AM
Redbirds win, fair play to them but Texas will be kicking themselves!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2011, 11:53:02 AM
Congrats to the Cards players and supporters (no way will I congratulate La Russa)

However, in agreement with TLS, the Rangers blew this big time. OK, so there was no one specific, defining play like the Buckner incident but they kept on coming up with new ways of screwing up game 6.

After that, there was no way that I could see them winning game 7.

Hot Stove time
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2011, 01:44:19 PM
La Russa might be a great manager but here's a post-Game 7 quote that gives me even more reason to dislike him.............

"“The game has never seen a better catcher than Yadier Molina.”

Where to start..............

Johnny Bench, Roy Campanella, Gary Carter, Pudge Fisk, Pudge Rodriguez, Yogi Berra, Jorge Posada, Mike Piazza................ the list goes on of catchers that were better than Yadier Molina.

Yadier's not even the best catcher in the game today. I'd take Buster Posey over him. I'd take a fit Joe Mauer and I'd take Mike Napoli.

Hell, Yadier might not even be the best catcher in his only family.

Add to that, the greatest catcher ever, John Gibson, didn't even play in MLB

(http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/photo/history/negro_leagues/player/gibson_josh_1.jpg)


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2011, 09:26:58 PM
So who is going to move in the off season then, any guesses, wishes, ITK tips?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2011, 12:09:00 AM
Can Albert Pujols play Right Back ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 01, 2011, 07:53:11 AM
La Russa retires

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7173381/tony-la-russa-st-louis-cardinals-says-retiring


A certainty for the Baseball Hall of Fame because I fully expect that there'll be double standards regarding PEDs (ie the players get punished whilst the enabling managers get away with it).


Meanwhile, CC decides not to opt for free agency and re-ups with the Highlanders by adding another year and another $30m to his contract.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2011, 09:19:33 AM
For Sale............................... the Los Angeles Dodgers

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/baseball/mlb/11/02/mccourt.dodgers.ap/index.html?sct=hp_t2_a3&eref=sihp


The"Car Park Attendant" finally throw in the towel
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2011, 02:42:34 AM
Quade gets the boot from the Cubs and the Cards are talking to Ryno, it is going to be a good off season.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 10, 2011, 08:43:18 AM
Washington National's Catcher Wilson Ramos has been kidnapped in Venezuela.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7214102/washington-nationals-wilson-ramos-kidnapped-home-venezuela
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 11, 2011, 01:25:48 AM
Washington National's Catcher Wilson Ramos has been kidnapped in Venezuela.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7214102/washington-nationals-wilson-ramos-kidnapped-home-venezuela

with the JoePa drama, he picked a bad week to get kidnapped...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 11, 2011, 07:36:43 AM
To paraphrase a quote from 2001

[Jo Moore] "A good time to bury bad news" [/Jo Moore]
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 12, 2011, 09:28:53 AM
Wilson Ramos has been rescued

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7222317/wilson-ramos-washington-nationals-found-alive-well-kidnapping


In the first major move of the hot-stove league, Papelbon is leaving the Sox for the Phillies

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2011/11/cherington_red.html

(http://mlblogszozone.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/papelbon.jpg)

The atmosphere when Pap took the mound at Fenway was incredible..............




............ however, when he actually started pitching, he was scary. Yes, he normally got the desired result but it always looked more difficult than it should have.


I wonder what entry music Pap will use in Philly
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 12, 2011, 08:42:43 PM
The Phillies get even stronger, oh well!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 17, 2011, 12:45:58 PM
London, Ontario........................................


(http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Rippers1.jpg)

http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/2011/11/pro-baseball-team-named/

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London’s moniker in the Frontier Baseball League (FBL) will officially be the Rippers with a logo bearing a resemblance to Jack the Ripper, an infamous late-19th century serial killer from London, England, who preyed on female prostitutes.

Aside from the contentious name, the timing of the announcement coincided with Wear Purple Day in London, an initiative that aims to raise awareness about issues relating to women abuse.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2011, 01:18:47 AM
Well it is different, in the MLB the Cubs name Dale Sveum as their new manager!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 18, 2011, 07:45:10 AM
Well it is different, in the MLB the Cubs name Dale Sveum as their new manager!

Could be a good hire. Sveum should have got the Brewers job permanently a few years back after a successful spell as "interim"
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 18, 2011, 07:54:51 AM
The Houston Astros have been sold and will be switched to the American League

This will mean inter-league games every day of the season and probably an extra Wild Card spot
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 19, 2011, 09:49:20 PM
The Houston Astros have been sold and will be switched to the American League

This will mean inter-league games every day of the season and probably an extra Wild Card spot

Plus it brings balance of 15 teams to both leagues, and finally the cubs can regain their rightful place of 5th and last place in the NL central!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 19, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
My favorite part of the Paplebon saga is that everyone in Boston is now RIPPING him and claiming they never liked him in the first place.

Which isn't really a shocker, but it is still funny.


(because it is blatantly not true)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 20, 2011, 03:54:03 AM
My favorite part of the Paplebon saga is that everyone in Boston is now RIPPING him and claiming they never liked him in the first place.

Which isn't really a shocker, but it is still funny.


(because it is blatantly not true)

What are they saying about him?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 21, 2011, 01:03:12 PM
Greg Halman, 24. Stabbed to death; allegedly by his brother

Baseball player with the Seattle Mariners

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45383682/ns/today-today_news/t/mariners-greg-halman-stabbed-death-brother-arrested/#.TspLf8P7iWZ
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 27, 2011, 01:05:24 PM
downgraded the yankee tickets again this year.

9 games for $90 package.

Grandstand, not bleachers. 

between the kids and school, I just couldn't do the big ones anymore.  And the 3 year old in the bleachers didn't go over so well with the wife last year.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 27, 2011, 08:24:35 PM
I read that they'd upped the bleacher prices in the Death Star anyway, so sitting out there isn't as good a deal as it used to be
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 28, 2011, 10:10:29 AM
I read that they'd upped the bleacher prices in the Death Star anyway, so sitting out there isn't as good a deal as it used to be

Lowered them for the plans, (mine are $10 per game), but upped them as single tickets.  But the upped price is below the national average for increases.

I have to be honest, the ticket price is never the most costly part of baseball.  Not even close.  I have never spent more than $55 on a ticket and usually spend $15-20 per game or less. 

It isn't like NFL, where you usually can't get a seat for under $200, and you freeze your peanuts off the whole time.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on November 30, 2011, 11:39:01 AM
So, Bobby V?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 30, 2011, 01:57:24 PM
So, Bobby V?

Better that Dickie V at least

Valentine will be interesting and divisive.

Timmy likes him ..................... http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7296774/mlb-red-sox-one-kind-bobby-valentine

Murray hates him ................ http://www.murraychass.com/?p=4056
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on December 02, 2011, 11:49:50 AM
I just don't get it.

He's from where I live, and is a local New York area guy (who is now labeled a New England guy, funny how that works!), from Stamford.  He has a few bars and people seem to like him.

But the thing is, he is "very Bobby V".  Or should I say "VERY BOBBBBBY VEEEEEE!!!!"

Don't know if the players are going to want to win a WS and have it all heaped on the V-man.  He likes the spotlight too much for a big market winning team.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 02, 2011, 12:06:44 PM
Two of my mates are from Stamford and are very much New Yorkers rather than New Englanders

From a sporting standpoint, I'd say that New England starts somewhere between New Haven and Hartford

Probably around....................................

(http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/38/1038/full/roaa40hjxcslggpk81u55ny76.gif)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 05, 2011, 11:29:38 AM
Reyes joins the Miami Marlins on a 6 year contract for $110m, I think it said, discuss!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2011, 01:32:14 PM
Reyes joins the Miami Marlins on a 6 year contract for $110m, I think it said, discuss!

What's the Over/Under on how many games he plays before blowing his hamstring ?

I guess this means no A-Pu for Miami

It looks like I'll be in Miami for a couple of games in June
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2011, 08:29:33 AM
Here's one for our Chicago fans....................

Ron Santo elected to the Hall of Fame

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/18943/happy-sad-ron-santo-finally-gets-hall-call


I've only seen clips of Santo playing and haven't studied his stats, therefore I can't comment on whether he is HOF worthy. However, he did seem to be a bit of a self-promoter, campaigning for a place in the Hall (Bert Blyleven strikes me as similar). Maybe that is what kept him out for so long.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 06, 2011, 04:47:16 PM
Yes a legend amongst the Cubs faithful, sadly he passed away at the beginning of last season... he also used to comment on WGN radio.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 08, 2011, 04:43:18 PM
Christmas is a time for Angels if you are Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson, and they say there is a recession on!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2011, 07:46:06 AM
http://espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove11/story/_/id/7330869/los-angeles-angels-shock-world-ink-albert-pujols-cj-wilson

A-Pu to the Angels makes very good sense. Giving a ten year contract to a....... cough...... 31 year old...... cough to play in the NL (Cards, Cubs, Marlins) would have been a major risk.

Now, Puggles can play at 1B for four or five years before moving to DH.

I think that the LAAoA have overpaid for Wilson. He's a solid 2 or 3 but not worth ace money
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 09, 2011, 10:35:36 AM
So where will Prince Fielder end up, anyone want to make a guess?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2011, 11:10:16 AM
If Prince goes to the Cubs then the NL Central is suddenly very competitive between the Cubs, Cards and Brewers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 09, 2011, 03:44:23 PM
If Prince goes to the Cubs then the NL Central is suddenly very competitive between the Cubs, Cards and Brewers

I heard that rumour too and if it happens I just hope they don't give him an 8 year contract like Soriano.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 11, 2011, 02:43:52 PM
NL MVP Ryan Braun reportedly tests positive for PEDs

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/135386013.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 13, 2011, 08:47:30 PM
Furcal signs a 2 year extension with the Cards, plus there are lots of smaller moves around the MLB.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 13, 2011, 10:52:27 PM
Looks like Kelly Shoppach is returning to the Red Sox. This probably means that Captain Tek is done in Boston.

With Salty and Lavernaway, the Sox now have a pretty good catching trio.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2011, 08:06:00 AM
It must be hell being Derek Jeter (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/jeter_booty_hauls_smU8lFebpsBGJXpyHoMKSN)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2011, 08:15:24 AM
Somehow, Tim McCarver has been elected to the broadcasters wing of the Hall of Fame.

This is the most ridiculous election I've heard of.

McCarver is right down there with Joe Morgan as the worst broadcaster ever

http://www.hannibal.net/opinions/x652776706/Diamond-Dirt-Tim-McCarver-is-not-a-Hall-of-Famer

Quote
This is nothing more than a circumstantial election to the hall of fame.

McCarver just happened to broadcast many postseason and significant games over the years and I guess that’s what got the attention of those who elect the recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award.

Hopefully next year a real broadcaster, a broadcaster who has done his job with excellence, will be elected.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 17, 2011, 02:51:40 AM
It must be hell being Derek Jeter (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/jeter_booty_hauls_smU8lFebpsBGJXpyHoMKSN)

Classy guy
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 17, 2011, 09:37:40 AM
Bonds avoids jail, gets two years probation

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7360235/barry-bonds-sentenced-two-years-probation-30-days-house-arrest
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 20, 2011, 02:32:53 AM
Where will he go?

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111219&content_id=26194904&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 20, 2011, 07:41:24 AM
Texas is my guess

I expect Darvish to do a lot better in MLB than Dice-K, Irabu etc.

Not only is he physically bigger than other Japanese pitchers (remember he's only half Japanese) but his parents met whilst at college in the USA, so he's likely to be more attuned American language and customs.


EDIT - Rangers win right to talk to Yu

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7371152/texas-rangers-acquire-rights-negotiate-yu-darvish

(NB - found this out after my original post)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 29, 2011, 03:17:38 PM
Red Sox trade for A's closer Andrew Bailey

http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=7397557

A replacement for Pap
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 06, 2012, 02:08:19 AM
Crazy Carlos Zambrano is off to Miami from the Cubs, who end up having to pay 15 of the $18million he is owed this year (that is right out of the Villa Park trading school), in return we get Chris Volstad. Might be worth it in the end!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2012, 08:39:51 AM
Price has still not signed anywhere.

The Washington Natinals now look like favourites for his services
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 09, 2012, 01:38:50 PM
2012 HOF announcement is today

Likely that Barry Larkin will get in, but that's all
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 09, 2012, 10:13:36 PM
Yep, it was just Larkin that was elected. Jack Morris and Jeff Bagwell missed out again.

Next year it's the big one..... Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, Piazza

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 10, 2012, 08:05:03 AM
Jorge Posada retires

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/tom_verducci/01/07/posada.retires/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a11
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2012, 10:28:34 AM
The Highlanders remake their shaky rotation by trading for Michael Pineda of the Mariners and signing free-agent Hideki Kuroda, formerly of the Dodgers.

The latter is a surprise, given that it was widely believed that Kuroda would only pitch for a West Coast team or return to Japan.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 19, 2012, 12:38:13 PM
Yu Darvish has signed with the Texas Rangers

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/7476104/texas-rangers-japanese-pitcher-yu-darvish-agree-six-year-60m-deal

Jamie Moyer signs for the Rockies at age 49

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7476975/jamie-moyer-49-signs-colorado-rockies-minor-league-deal
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 22, 2012, 12:32:18 AM
Yet another baseball player is not who they said they were.

First it was Miami's "Leo Nunez" now it's the Indians' "Fausto Carmona"

http://m.espn.go.com/mlb/story?storyId=7484132
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2012, 06:54:14 AM
Prince of Motown

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7498284/detroit-tigers-reportedly-land-prince-fielder-214m-offer

With the Red Sox, Highlanders, Phillies and Angels set at First Base; the Dodgers and Mets skint and the Cubs rebuilding; there weren't many places for Fielder to go. Therefore Boras has worked his magic again to get over $200m
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 02, 2012, 12:11:07 PM
Tony Plush on ice !

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120201&content_id=26547172&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 04, 2012, 11:25:33 AM
Josh Hamilton has had an alcohol relapse.

Whilst acknowledging that his health comes first, it'll be interesting to see how this affect the Rangers' approach to the upcoming contract negotiations.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2012, 02:24:16 PM
Looks like the Telegraph editorial staff were struggling to fill space in their sports section today.

Why else would there be an article about baseball books on the back page

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/baseball/9067303/As-baseball-inspires-another-gripping-tale-in-the-US-where-are-the-novels-to-express-our-love-for-cricket.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2012, 12:47:06 PM
Baseball NFL merger

http://bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1402552&position=0
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 14, 2012, 07:25:55 AM
Yoenis Cespedes, signs for the A's.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7570918/yoenis-cespedes-agrees-4-year-36-million-deal-oakland-athletics
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 20, 2012, 10:46:16 PM
Got a new computer, and couldn't get on here for a while, then I forgot to once I could...

Been a while.

Ortiz signs with A's for like 150 bucks....
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 21, 2012, 07:50:23 AM
Got a new computer, and couldn't get on here for a while, then I forgot to once I could...

Been a while.

Ortiz signs with A's for like 150 bucks....

Hey Paul, glad that you're back.

I take it you meant that MannyBManny has signed with the A's rather than Papi ?

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7594873/manny-ramirez-agrees-deal-oakland-as
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 24, 2012, 07:39:56 AM
Ryan Braun has won his appeal against a suspension for using PEDs


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7608360/milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-wins-appeal-50-game-suspension

Just read the report and it appears that an arbitrator may have thrown out the case because of a "chain of custody" problem (full details of the ruling haven't yet been released).

Its going to be interesting to see how Braun reacts when reporters ask why his sample was positive.

As a semi-Brewers fan, in one way I'm happy that he'll be available to play. However, on first glance, it does look like he might have got away with cheating.

I see that MLB is considering appealing the ruling. Therefore, this specific case isn't over yet.

It may also lead to other players who have failed tests (cough...... Manny Being Manny...... cough) appealing on similar grounds.


The ruling could also have implications in the wider sporting world if it turns out that chain-of-custody and testing procedures have not been adhered to elsewhere.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 24, 2012, 05:26:23 PM
Got a new computer, and couldn't get on here for a while, then I forgot to once I could...

Been a while.

Ortiz signs with A's for like 150 bucks....

Hey Paul, glad that you're back.

I take it you meant that MannyBManny has signed with the A's rather than Papi ?

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7594873/manny-ramirez-agrees-deal-oakland-as

Yes, this is in fact what I meant.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 24, 2012, 05:32:20 PM
Ryan Braun has won his appeal against a suspension for using PEDs


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7608360/milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-wins-appeal-50-game-suspension

Just read the report and it appears that an arbitrator may have thrown out the case because of a "chain of custody" problem (full details of the ruling haven't yet been released).

Its going to be interesting to see how Braun reacts when reporters ask why his sample was positive.

As a semi-Brewers fan, in one way I'm happy that he'll be available to play. However, on first glance, it does look like he might have got away with cheating.

I see that MLB is considering appealing the ruling. Therefore, this specific case isn't over yet.

It may also lead to other players who have failed tests (cough...... Manny Being Manny...... cough) appealing on similar grounds.


The ruling could also have implications in the wider sporting world if it turns out that chain-of-custody and testing procedures have not been adhered to elsewhere.

This has actually been HUGE news on NY Sports Radio all morning.

In all honesty, I am not going to even pretend I know ANYTHING about the science behind drug testing, but here are some things I have heard that make me think Braun may have been innocent.

(allegedly) Braun's levels were 4X higher than anyone else had ever been.

Braun actually WANTED an increase in testing around the league a few years back.

When he found out he failed, he didn't call a lawyer or a press conference, but DEMANDED to be tested again on the spot.  He was and he passed.


BUTTTTTT...

This whole "arbitrator" thing is a scam.  It is literally ONE person's decision. 

Also, Bud Selig, as the Comish has some involuntary ownership in the Brewers and an interest in their success.
As you know, the Brewers recently lost my fellow vegeterain brother, and powerhouse Prince Fielder, and REALLY need Braun...

So many questions...

Maybe this will lead to MANDATORY steroids for all players! ha!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 28, 2012, 07:41:49 AM
Looks like Jason Varitek will announce his retirement this week.

Tek and Derek Lowe to Boston in exchange for Heathcliff Slocumb going to Seattle, is one of the great lopsided trades of all time.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2012, 07:04:43 PM
Brien Taylor, a story of what might have been

http://www.wcti12.com/news/30581998/detail.html



Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on March 03, 2012, 02:56:22 PM
any thoughts on this new WC structure?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 03, 2012, 08:38:39 PM
any thoughts on this new WC structure?

The toilet looks great but I think that the bidet is a step too far.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 04, 2012, 05:33:46 PM
Ahhh Spring Training games... oh how I have missed baseball, welcome back dear friend!

Any predictions or is it too early?

anno catuli!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 04, 2012, 09:21:25 PM

Any predictions or is it too early?


I hereby predict that we won;t be watching a Mets v Orioles World Series in October.

I'll give my proper predictions some thought as Spring Training progresses.

I'm planning to head Stateside twice this season.

In June, I'll be at Fenway Park for 6 Sox games. I'll then follow them down to Miami to see them play in the Marlins' new ballpark. We're then working our way across Florida watching Minor League games before ending up with a couple of Rays games at the Trop.

In August I'm heading for the West Coast. Major League games in Seattle, San Fran and Oakland plus Minor League games in Tacoma, Sacramento and Reno.




EDIT - I've now added three Red Sox @ Blue Jays games to the start of my June trip.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 18, 2012, 06:25:30 PM
If anyone is interested in joining a Yahoo based Fantasy Baseball League for the coming season, please PM me your email address.

Its operated by a mate of mine Stateside but its "auto-draft" so time zones aren't an issue.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2012, 08:28:20 PM
Monday 26th sees PBS start showing Ken Burns' classic documentary "Baseball". All 18 hours of the original 1990s show and last year's two hour follow up.

I bought the film in the 9 tape VHS box set version in Cooperstown in 1998. I had to lug it around for the rest of my trip and then buy a new VCR that would play NTSC standard cassettes when I got back.

The star of the series turned out to be Buck O'Neil, player and manager from the Negro Leagues. I was lucky enough to meet him a few years later. One of sports true gents.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 23, 2012, 08:05:23 AM
Chipper will call it a day after 2012 season

http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7723234/chipper-jones-retire-2012-season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chicago_Villa on March 28, 2012, 03:22:02 AM
For those of you planning to head to Chi-town for the Villa game, the Cubs will be playing the Cardinals in St Louis on 7/20, 7/21 & 7/22. It is not a long drive from Chicago, and these would be good games to see. If you are heading in earlier, the Marlins are in town from July 17 thru 19. Tickets should be relatively easy to get for these games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 28, 2012, 07:39:44 AM
$2bn is the Magic Number

Los Angeles Dodgers sold (http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/7745566/los-angeles-dodgers-selling-team-magic-johnson-group-2b)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 28, 2012, 11:21:34 AM
Happy Opening Day everybody

The first game of the season, Mariners v Athletics, has just started in Tokyo

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 28, 2012, 04:33:00 PM
Happy Opening Day everybody

The first game of the season, Mariners v Athletics, has just started in Tokyo



Great stuff, glad it is finally here!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 29, 2012, 08:19:59 AM
MLB could be coming to London

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/still-seeking-a-home-for-baseball-in-europe-mlb-eyes-london-olympic-stadium/2012/03/28/gIQA8W8egS_story.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 31, 2012, 10:07:55 AM
Phew, there's still a MLB player older than me.

Jamie Moyer makes the Rockies roster at age 49 (http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7757717/jamie-moyer-49-gets-spot-rockies-starting-rotation)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 02, 2012, 11:10:11 PM
Phew, there's still a MLB player older than me.

Jamie Moyer makes the Rockies roster at age 49 (http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7757717/jamie-moyer-49-gets-spot-rockies-starting-rotation)

He's a St. Joseph's University guy (like myself).

Good for him!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2012, 08:33:29 AM
Phew, there's still a MLB player older than me.

Jamie Moyer makes the Rockies roster at age 49 (http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/story/_/id/7757717/jamie-moyer-49-gets-spot-rockies-starting-rotation)

He's a St. Joseph's University guy (like myself).

Good for him!

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/18199437/jamie-moyer-through-the-years-baseball-card-style
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 03, 2012, 11:53:23 AM
thank god for steroids!

Am I RIGHT?!?!?!


ummmm....

I uh... mean...

Good for him...
25 years!
 ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 04, 2012, 11:21:19 AM
Happy Opening Day Pt II (The Stateside Version)

St Louis @ Miami tonight, therefore its time for the 2012 predictions


AL East - Tampa Bay
AL Central - Detroit
AL West - LA Angels

AL Wild Cards - New York Highlanders, Texas

NL East - Atlanta
NL Central - St Louis
NL West - Arizona

NL Wild Cards - Philadelphia, Washington


World Series - LA Angels over Philadelphia
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 04, 2012, 06:11:51 PM
AL East - NY Spankees
AL Central - Detroit
AL West - LA Angels

AL Wild Cards - Toronto, Texas

NL East - Phillies
NL Central - Cinncinnati
NL West - Arizona

NL Wild Cards - St Louis, Dodgers


World Series - LA Angels over St Louis with poojuls hitting the game winning homer in game 7

Cubs just need to have a winning season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2012, 08:53:51 PM
Well done to the Texas Rangers for this.........

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/04/05/rangers.statue.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a11
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 06, 2012, 10:07:01 PM
Well done to the Texas Rangers for this.........

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/04/05/rangers.statue.ap/index.html?sct=mlb_t2_a11

Well done the Rangers, a great gesture!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 07, 2012, 10:14:59 PM
Blue Jays win again in extras and Marmol blows another Cubs lead, bugger!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2012, 09:27:00 AM
Ummmmm...... this season hasn't started too well

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320407106
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2012, 12:51:52 PM
Baltimore joint leaders of the AL East.

Boston and New York tied at the bottom without a victory between them.

We're in some kind of baseball alternative reality.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 09, 2012, 01:35:45 PM
....and the Pirates 2-1 after beating winning the series with the Phillies!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 10, 2012, 01:01:58 AM
....and the Pirates 2-1 after beating winning the series with the Phillies!

Nice to see some eye-opening results over the first weekend.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2012, 09:18:54 AM
We know that Ozzie Guillen is outspoken and controversial.

However, when you're the manager of a team in Miami, there's one thing that you cannot say and that's how you "love" and "respect" Fidel Castro.

If that is how Gullen genuinely feels, then I don't think he has any option other than to resign.

http://proxy.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7793703/mlb-guillen-comments-castro-hurt-miami
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2012, 07:36:55 PM
Guillen got a five game suspension from the Marlins.

Im not sure that'll be enough to pacify the Cuban exiles in Miami
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 11, 2012, 11:34:56 AM
Guillen got a five game suspension from the Marlins.

Im not sure that'll be enough to pacify the Cuban exiles in Miami

I am not sure why anyone is mad that a freaking baseball manager has a different political opinion than they do.  He isn't an elected official.  He's a freaking manager of a baseball team.  People need to get a f@#$ing grip on this one...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 11, 2012, 11:37:45 AM
Baltimore joint leaders of the AL East.

Boston and New York tied at the bottom without a victory between them.

We're in some kind of baseball alternative reality.

The last time the yankees started 0-3 was 1998, and we all remember how that went.

Arguably one of the best baseball teams of the last 30 years.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 11, 2012, 11:29:11 PM
Blimey my Cubs are depressing me, 1 - 5 after two home series and all winnable games. My sports teams are really struggling but I have to be optimistic, it cannot stay this bad forever, right?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 12, 2012, 09:14:13 AM
Guillen got a five game suspension from the Marlins.

Im not sure that'll be enough to pacify the Cuban exiles in Miami

I am not sure why anyone is mad that a freaking baseball manager has a different political opinion than they do.  He isn't an elected official.  He's a freaking manager of a baseball team.  People need to get a f@#$ing grip on this one...

Its all about the Benjamins .....................

Praising Castro in Miami is like praising Bin Laden in the rest of the country.

As mentioned by Tony Kornheiser on PTI, exiles from Cuba view Castro in the same way as people view Hitler and you can't go around praising him.

If the Marlins are to survive, they need the monetary support of the Cuban ex-pat population in Miami.

I know that Guillen has proven himself to be a winning manager but one of the main reasons that he was hired was in order to make the Marlins more appealing to the Latin population of Miami.

Instead its taken him less than a week of the season to alienate a large group of them.


Movin' on...................... attendance in Oakland is looking awful. They've announced just over 10,000 for the last couple of games but no way was there that many people there.

The A's need to be out of Oakland asap.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 18, 2012, 08:24:02 AM
Jamie Moyer becomes the oldest player to win a MLB game at age 49

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320417127
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 19, 2012, 02:52:39 AM
Jamie Moyer becomes the oldest player to win a MLB game at age 49

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320417127

Quite the achievement
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2012, 08:00:03 AM
I know that its early but I've written this season off and will now concentrate on my second and third teams, the Brewers and the Natinals.

Therefore, expect an outing for the STRASBURG jersey at Villa Park on Saturday if its not raining.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 19, 2012, 07:41:27 PM
I know that its early but I've written this season off and will now concentrate on my second and third teams, the Brewers and the Natinals.

Therefore, expect an outing for the STRASBURG jersey at Villa Park on Saturday if its not raining.

I know how you feel UK Redsox, can we just time travel ahead 2 years?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 20, 2012, 09:39:33 AM
April 20th 1912 > April 20th 2012

Happy 100th Birthday to Fenway Park

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/01/Fenway_from_Legend%27s_Box.jpg/800px-Fenway_from_Legend%27s_Box.jpg)

(http://hotelveritas.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/fenwaypark.jpg)

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-4f904649/turbine/hc-fenway-red-sox-100-0420-20120419-001/600)

I'll be there again for six games in June
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2012, 07:47:45 PM
Looks like the Sox are about to trade for Marlon Byrd

Seriously, is this what its come to, Marlon Byrd !!

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7839563/source-chicago-cubs-trade-marlon-byrd-boston-red-sox
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 21, 2012, 11:06:09 PM
Looks like the Sox are about to trade for Marlon Byrd

Seriously, is this what its come to, Marlon Byrd !!

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/7839563/source-chicago-cubs-trade-marlon-byrd-boston-red-sox

Cubs are paying most of his wages, but saying that he cannot hit water if he fell out of a boat right now!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 22, 2012, 03:48:39 AM
Even worse for the sox they take a 9-0 lead and give up 14 runs in the 7th and 8th to lose 15-9, ouch and not a good birthday weekend for fenway.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2012, 11:59:35 AM
For fucks sake, what the fucking fuck is going on with the Red Sox.

Bobby Valentine is making Eck look good
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 24, 2012, 02:12:23 PM
So while I was in Florida, I wasn't able to watch ANY of the yankees sox games, which sucked... until I saw the scores!!


But I was able to go to the new Marlins park.

WOW!

just... I don't even know what to say.  WOW!

I put a few pics up on my facebook and on instagram (pall_good)

It is insane.  I love the new Yankee Stadium.  Love it to death.  But Miami REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLY raised the bar with this one.

I would post pics here, but I don't know how and I am too lazy to figure it out right now, so maybe later.

But it is IMPRESSIVE.

It is VERY Miami, which could be a turn off for some fans, especially the more traditional northeast fans.

But a few things I noticed:

1) There wasn't as a large a hispanic turnout as I thought there would be, maybe about 1/3, which means they are missing a LARGE demographic of the area.

2) They were playing the Cubs and it was a night game.  I assumed it would be over 50% Cubs fans, because despite being terrible, I consider them one of the larger floating fanbases.  It wasn't.  There were a lot of Cubs fans, but I would put it at around 10-15%.  I saw a TON of Marlins hats, shirts, jerseys, etc.  Especially with the younger kids, which shows a lot of hope for the team.

3) The stadium looks empty on TV, but it is pretty freaking full.  I would say 3/4 of the staidum was full (very small stadium, like 37k, similar to Fenway in capacty), but it is VERY open, and there is a lot of area to "be in" (like Yankee stadium).  So while it looks empty, it is more of a sense of people just not in their actual seats.  There are bars (girls all over), TV and large screen areas (with more girls all over) and eating areas (with you guessed it, even more girls) so many people just don't sit. 

4)  I have never seen a collection of better looking women anywhere in the United States.  It was almost absurd.  My 4 year old son looked like a puppy, just STARING at every girl he saw, which was very amusing, since he is 4.  It wasn't as amusing to see older rednecks doing the same thing....
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 24, 2012, 11:35:01 PM
I'll be at the new Marlins ballpark on June 11&12 when the Sox are down there
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 25, 2012, 04:01:02 AM
Very disappointed not to see any pictures on your FB page showing those girls Mr Marachi!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on April 25, 2012, 10:29:16 PM
Very disappointed not to see any pictures on your FB page showing those girls Mr Marachi!

HA!

I actually haven't even put the Marlins pics up yet.

I have been too busy.  I will have them up by Friday.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 29, 2012, 07:31:09 PM
The "next big thing" has arrived in Major League Baseball.

Bryce Harper has been called up by the Natinals

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120428&content_id=29870860&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 29, 2012, 09:43:58 PM
I see the Red Sox won 6 in a row to finally hit .500.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 29, 2012, 11:00:07 PM
I see the Red Sox won 6 in a row to finally hit .500.

The run came to an end today though, the AL East is looking very competitive this season.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 30, 2012, 08:37:45 AM
I see the Red Sox won 6 in a row to finally hit .500.

"Just when I thought I was out...they pulled me back in."
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 01, 2012, 11:51:54 AM
I'm going to the stadium today.

After the yankees thrilling 2-1 win over the orioles last night, I am not expecting much...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2012, 07:55:38 AM
No-No for Jered Weaver

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=mlb&content_id=21113159&topic_id=17807232
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2012, 08:31:58 AM
Red Sox sign Mark Prior

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7883877/boston-red-sox-sign-mark-prior-minor-league-deal

Things are getting really desperate now
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 04, 2012, 02:36:18 AM
Red Sox sign Mark Prior

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/7883877/boston-red-sox-sign-mark-prior-minor-league-deal

Things are getting really desperate now

Wow, didn't think he still played... still think he could be better than Carlos Marmol at the moment!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 04, 2012, 07:54:50 AM
No mo Mo ?

Rivera tears his ACL (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7888133/mariano-rivera-new-york-yankees-torn-acl-according-manager-joe-girardi)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 04, 2012, 04:18:42 PM
No mo Mo ?

Rivera tears his ACL (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7888133/mariano-rivera-new-york-yankees-torn-acl-according-manager-joe-girardi)

They can take Marmol off the Cubs, for a ludicrous trade, they have lots of money so why not!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 06, 2012, 02:17:28 PM
No mo Mo ?

Rivera tears his ACL (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/7888133/mariano-rivera-new-york-yankees-torn-acl-according-manager-joe-girardi)

They can take Marmol off the Cubs, for a ludicrous trade, they have lots of money so why not!
[/quote

I would rather stick with Robertson than Marmol.

It was going to be Mo's last year anyway, so it isn't like they shouldn't have been grooming Robertson for this already.

Either way, I am sure you would have to be nuts to think it isn't a sad way for a good guy to go out

Thanks MO!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 06, 2012, 10:21:53 PM
I thought MLB said he would be back in 2013, I think he will pitch again in the show.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 07, 2012, 10:15:11 AM
Yep, word is that Mo will attempt a come-back.

Meanwhile, Albert hits his first homer as an Angel and the Sox lose in 17 innings to the Os. Both teams burned thro' their bullpens and ended the game with position players on the mound.

This is the latest in the season that the Highlanders and Sox have held the bottom two places in the AL East since the Three Division format was introduced in 1994.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on May 07, 2012, 06:12:10 PM
Both teams burned thro' their bullpens and ended the game with position players on the mound.


"Position players"? Are we talking short-stops and othre fielders pitching? If so, wow.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 08, 2012, 07:36:51 PM
I always remember first baseman Mark Grace pitching in a blowout game some years ago. His impression of one of their proper pitchers was quality.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2012, 08:00:09 AM
Four Home Runs in one game for Josh Hamilton

Just the 16th time this has happened in MLB history

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=mlb&content_id=21266605&topic_id=17807232
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 11, 2012, 07:54:11 AM
I am very glad that there is no relegation in baseball

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/index.jsp?tcid=mm_mlb_standings
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 11, 2012, 03:53:43 PM
I'm am very glad that there is no relegation in baseball

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/index.jsp?tcid=mm_mlb_standings

There is still a long way to go, they will be in the mix after the All Star game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 12, 2012, 12:19:03 AM
Only 4 home wins? Where have I heard that before?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 14, 2012, 08:18:37 AM
And now the Red Sox turn to Scott Podsednik

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/5/11/3015445/scott-podsednik-red-sox-bought-outfield-savior

What ? I guess that Benny Agbayani and Izzy Alcántara turned them down !
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 14, 2012, 05:26:02 PM
The Red Sox are warming up a little, the AL East is great entertainment.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2012, 01:22:56 AM
Red Sox keep winning. 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2012, 09:01:43 AM
Red Sox keep winning. 

Its taken a five game winning streak to get them back to just two games under .500. Now they have a more difficult run of games (Tampa, Philly, Baltimore, Tampa, Detroit).

Then its the 11 games that I'll be at:-

3x BOS @ TOR
3x BAL @ BOS
3x WAS @ BOS
2x BOS @ MIA (its a three game series but I'll only be at the first two)

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 18, 2012, 05:12:45 PM
Looks like Kerry Wood is set to retire after one more appearance for the Cubbies, probably for the best but what a player he was at his best.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2012, 07:48:47 PM
Looks like Kerry Wood is set to retire after one more appearance for the Cubbies, probably for the best but what a player he was at his best.




Forget "Spahn and Sain and pray for rain", it was "Wood and Prior and what might have been"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/115065-kerry-woods-top-5-moments-as-a-chicago-cub

I was at Wrigley for number four on the list................

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4. Chicago Cubs vs.  New York Yankees; Kerry Wood vs. Roger Clemens.

It had the billings of a heavy weight fight. The entire series had a playoff-type atmosphere surrounding it. On June 2 2003 Clemens was going for his 300th career win. Wood on the other hand was going for his 50th. 

Wood along with help from an Eric Karros three-run homer and a big strike-out of Jason Giambi by Mike Remlinger the Cubs would go on to beat the Yankees and deny the Rocket his 300th victory. 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 22, 2012, 01:05:10 PM
Brazilian wacks

Yan Gomes was called up last week by the Blue Jays and became the first Brazilian player in MLB

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&content_id=31545568&notebook_id=31553562&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor

Here's his first Home Run

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21546201&c_id=mlb
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Post by: The Left Side on May 22, 2012, 04:00:12 PM
Brazilian wacks

Yan Gomes was called up last week by the Blue Jays and became the first Brazilian player in MLB

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120517&content_id=31545568&notebook_id=31553562&vkey=notebook_tor&c_id=tor

Here's his first Home Run

http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=21546201&c_id=mlb

He looks a good player but i'm not sure how many games he will get at 3B with Brett Lawrie ahead of him.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2012, 08:38:56 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, your current Boston Red Sox outfielders

23   Marlon Byrd   
67   Che-Hsuan Lin   
66   Daniel Nava   
26   Scott Podsednik   


On the disabled list

13   Carl Crawford   60-day DL
2   Jacoby Ellsbury   60-day DL
55   Ryan Kalish   60-day DL
54   Darnell McDonald   15-day DL
16   Jason Repko   15-day DL
7   Cody Ross   15-day DL
12   Ryan Sweeney   7-day DL


Help !

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2012/05/22/ground_to_cover_in_outfield/?page=full

EDIT - 100 Pages !!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 23, 2012, 11:41:57 AM
So, the Yankees suck...

Fortunately for them, the Rangers are still in the playoffs (NHL) which has taken away the negative attention.

I'm sure Joe Girardi is praying for the Rangers to beat the devils and crash out in the cup against the Kings, to delay any negative attention as much as possible.  (If he even knows what the hell is going on, which I doubt...)

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 23, 2012, 01:29:18 PM
The AL East is just damn weird this year
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Post by: The Left Side on May 23, 2012, 05:07:55 PM
The AL East is just damn weird this year

But great entertainment!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 23, 2012, 05:09:00 PM
We made it to 100 pages, well done fellow baseball fans...

did anyone see the guy at the Reds game caught two home runs in the same game, then it apparently happened again in another game, weird!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 24, 2012, 01:13:29 AM
We made it to 100 pages, well done fellow baseball fans...

did anyone see the guy at the Reds game caught two home runs in the same game, then it apparently happened again in another game, weird!

Gave them both away too

One to the batter and the other to his friend who gave him the ticket.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 24, 2012, 07:50:52 AM
Did you see the bloke this week who held his kid in the air, so that the kid could catch a home run ?


I was at a game in Baltimore when the guy sat in front of me caught a foul ball with one hand whilst holding his toddler kid in the other arm
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 24, 2012, 10:19:28 AM
So, the Yankees suck...



I've been telling you that for years  ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on May 25, 2012, 02:49:07 PM
I would like to use this thread as proof that I never liked Joe Girardi, so when he is gone at the end of the year no one thinks I jumped on the bandwagon.

Terry Francona in 2013!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 30, 2012, 04:35:36 AM
Red Sox finally go to a winning season meaning everyone in the AL East is now over .500
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2012, 09:35:13 AM
Red Sox finally go to a winning season meaning everyone in the AL East is now over .500

Now watch them start another losing streak during the 10 games that I'm about to see
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 30, 2012, 10:29:07 PM
Al East is great to watch, anyone of the 5 teams can win it.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2012, 10:28:26 PM
Al East is great to watch, anyone of the 5 teams can win it.

I'm about to head to Skydome to check this out for myself.

Its pretty damp here in Toronto at the moment but luckily my hotel is only a couple of blocks from the ballpark.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 02, 2012, 01:22:41 PM
Johan pitches the Mets first no hitter*



*except for the hit in the 5th inning....
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 02, 2012, 01:57:00 PM
Whilst at Skydome last night I was listening to the radio commentary. They kept cutting in with news of the Santana no-no. They didn't mention the "hit". I didn't find out until I got back to the hotel.

I guess that's karma cancelling out that other umpiring balls up from a couple of years ago.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 02, 2012, 11:26:49 PM
Two games into my trip and two wins for the Sox.

Yooooooooukkkkk was back in the starting lineup today but unfortunately I'd left my jersey with his name on back at the hotel.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2012, 03:46:29 AM
Good job that there was no game here in Boston today. Its been pissing down since I got here mid-afternoon.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 05, 2012, 10:58:36 PM
Although I've been to Boston many times, this is the first occasion when I've stayed in a hotel in the Fenway/Kenmore area.

I'm staying at The Buckminster..............

From da Wiki...............

Quote
On September 18, 1919, on a day that the Chicago White Sox defeated the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park 3-2, bookmaker and gambler Joseph "Sport" Sullivan went to the Hotel Buckminster room of Arnold "Chick" Gandil, first baseman for the Chicago White Sox. There they conspired to fix the 1919 World Series, which was to take place thirteen days later, for personal gain.

I have a suite on the top floor overlooking Fenway Park. Don't worry, its not really that posh because the rooms also have a uninterrupted view of the Mass Pike !!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 06, 2012, 01:31:51 AM
UKRS you didn't get mixed up in the Eaton Centre shooting in Toronto did you, scary stuff!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2012, 01:57:31 PM
UKRS you didn't get mixed up in the Eaton Centre shooting in Toronto did you, scary stuff!

I had lunch there on the day of the shooting.

That afternoon after the ballgame, I went to the Hockey Hall of Fame. About 6pm I was walking up Younge Street towards the Eaton Centre with the plan to eat there. However, I decided that I'd go to Gretsky's instead, so hung a left on King Street. Therefore, I was probably a few hundred yards away when the shooting happened.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2012, 04:04:13 AM
Two games down here in Boston and two close defeats for the Sox.

The Sox lineup is very week without Jacoby and Carl. A-Gon is also pretty crap at the moment. He was dropped to 6th in the order tonight.

In good news, due to a Natinals' rain-out earlier in the week, I'll now get to see Stephen Strasburg pitch.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 09, 2012, 11:52:25 PM
UKRS looks like Marlon Byrd is leaving the Sox... that didn't last long did it!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2012, 02:33:24 AM
UKRS looks like Marlon Byrd is leaving the Sox... that didn't last long did it!

Someone had to go in order for Dice-K to be added to the 25 man roster. The Sox had been carrying an extra outfielder since they sent down Daniel Bard (after his Toronto meltdown) and activated Darnell McDonald from the DL.

Byrd was the obvious guy to be DFA'd.

I've been really impressed with the Natinals the past two days. Harper was superb yesterday and Strasburg lives up to the hype.

Gio Gonzalez dominated today. The Nats have one hell of a rotation at the moment and are even able to have Detweiler in the pen and Lannan parked at AAA.

The Sox are now back under .500. They really are an average side this season. Youk is struggling and Pedroia is clearly still injured. The outfield, as mentioned, in earlier posts is a MASH unit of hasbeens and neverwillbes.

However, al least A-Gon seems to be coming out of his slump and Middlebrooks/Salty give some hope for the future.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 11, 2012, 02:13:50 AM
It looked for a moment that the Sox might grab a win and go back to .500. However, a Harper walk and a Bernadina double gave the Natinals the lead in the 9th.

The Nats are for real.

I expect that I'm in for more Sox defeats when I get to Miami tomorrow
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 12, 2012, 02:52:36 AM
Not sure about this but it sure beats the spending we did under Jim Hendry...

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120611&content_id=33134136&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc

And the Red Sox lose in Miami!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 12, 2012, 02:33:24 PM
Ahem, ahem.   Pirates in first place in NL Central.  Ahem, ahem.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2012, 07:50:52 PM
And the Red Sox lose in Miami!

Tell me about it !!

They were completely flat last night.

The ballpark itself is OK but there's almost non-stop music. Its not just between every at bat, its between every pitch.

Pics to follow
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 13, 2012, 01:45:51 AM
Ahem, ahem.   Pirates in first place in NL Central.  Ahem, ahem.

Good for them, but the NL Central is such a weak league that it is good to see them doing better than previous seasons.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 14, 2012, 03:54:39 AM
I LOVED the Miami ballpark.

Yanks in first, sox in last...

Things are good... things are good...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 14, 2012, 04:03:22 AM
I LOVED the Miami ballpark.

Yanks in first, sox in last...

Things are good... things are good...

There are Hula Girls there too
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2012, 01:24:36 PM

There are Hula Girls there too

$10 cover charge just to get down into the Clevelander bar to see them
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2012, 01:27:44 PM
I'm now in the Minor League part of my trip.

Yesterday we were at the Bradenton Marauders @ Ft Myers Miracle game.

I was interviewed on the Ft Myers radio broadcast during the game.

After the game I was able to chat with Ft Myers pitcher Tom Stuifbergen. He's from Breda in the Netherlands. Very nice guy, however, going by his stats so far, unlikely to make the majors.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 15, 2012, 10:06:51 PM
UKRS - Cubs win 3-0 against the Red Sox and although Marmol tried his best to clutch defeat from the jaws of victory but nevertheless a great game and atmosphere at Wrigley.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2012, 05:08:48 PM
"Two-for-One" beer night at the Tampa Yankees @ Clearwater Threshers game on Thursday.

Some people in my group never left the bar area ! Very few had any idea what was going on in the game.

Met up with some friends that I haven't seen for years.

I really like Minor League baseball. The atmosphere's great, the food and drink is cheap.

We're going to the Florida State League (Single A) All Star Game tonight.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SirSteveUK on June 17, 2012, 02:47:15 PM
Not sure of your itinerary - but you should try to get to Grayson Stadium, Savannah (home of the Sand Gnats - a Mets affiliate)

Never been myself,(and I only live about 20 miles away  :-[) -  but it is one of the oldest ML parks around - built 1926

In fact only ever been to one MLB game - Cubs @ Braves 2006 - but I love the sport

Me and the wife - we both plastic RedSox fans..... :-[
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2012, 03:49:13 PM
Welcome SirSteve. Great to have another Sox fan on here.

The three Milnor League parks that I went to on this trip were those of the "Fort Myers Miracle", "Clearwater Threshers" and "Port Charlotte Stone Crabs".

The latter was for the Florida State League All Star Game. The game itself was good but the pre-game activities, including a Home Run Derby, dragged on a bit.

They did a "Shirts of their back" silent auction for charity. A lot of the winning bidders for the shirts were the players' parents. Apparently the players are only given one shirt for the game**, which then gets auctioned off. Therefore, a young player (maybe in their first pro season) doesn't get to keep their All Star jersey unless someone bids on it for them. One players' uncle had to bid $350 in order to secure his nephews' shirt.

I was the winning bidder for the shirt of coach Desi Wilson (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desi_Wilson). I did this because he's a big guy (so there's a chance that the jersey will fit me), the shirt would be less sweaty than a player's and I wouldn't be blocking a parent from getting their kids' shirt.

Also, it only cost me $80 for a genuine one-off game used jersey, which is around half of what a replica jersey would have cost if they were selling them (which they weren't)

Now sat in Tampa airport waiting for my flight back to Heathrow (via Toronto)


** the game organised by a team owned by Cal Ripken. Apparently he is notoriously tight with money when it comes to providing gear to players and staff.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 18, 2012, 03:23:17 AM
Comedic fielding from both the Cubs and Sox, the Cubs are doing their best once again to help the Sox though.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2012, 04:28:41 AM
The Rocket has been acquitted of all charges of perjury and lying to Congress.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8068819/roger-clemens-found-not-guilty-all-six-counts-perjury-trial

Hall of Fame next ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SirSteveUK on June 20, 2012, 02:56:15 PM
Are the Wankees ever going to slow down?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 21, 2012, 02:44:18 AM
Are the Wankees ever going to slow down?

Lost to the Braves today
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 21, 2012, 07:48:09 AM
Sox pound the Marlins to move off the bottom of the AL West.

Meanwhile, the Highlanders drop another to the Braves
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 22, 2012, 12:33:35 PM

Me and the wife - we both plastic RedSox fans..... :-[

You would fit in very well where I live...


Welcome to the Aston Villa  baseball forum!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 22, 2012, 12:35:25 PM
The Rocket has been acquitted of all charges of perjury and lying to Congress.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8068819/roger-clemens-found-not-guilty-all-six-counts-perjury-trial

Hall of Fame next ?


I personally hate roger clemmons.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 22, 2012, 01:03:53 PM
Same here.

I was at Clemens' first game back at Fenway in 1997 after he'd left for the Blue Jays.

I still have a "Wanted: Fat Bill" poster that was being given out outside the ballpark.

I'm also probably the only Sox  fan who's not all that fussed about Ted Williams.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 22, 2012, 07:57:31 PM
Same here.

I was at Clemens' first game back at Fenway in 1997 after he'd left for the Blue Jays.

I still have a "Wanted: Fat Bill" poster that was being given out outside the ballpark.

I'm also probably the only Sox  fan who's not all that fussed about Ted Williams.

So do you think Mr Clemens is innocent?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 22, 2012, 10:37:55 PM
So do you think Mr Clemens is innocent?

http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/No+One+Is+Innocent/4FxNdA?src=5 (http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/No+One+Is+Innocent/4FxNdA?src=5)

I believe that he's probably guilty.

Andy Pettitte's sudden loss of memory was all very Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II.

The main problem was that McNamee appeared to be so unreliable and sleazy that whether he was telling the truth or not didn't matter.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 23, 2012, 12:33:25 AM
Hey Mr Marachi, here's a suggestion for your next tattoo.

http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2012/06/carlos_sturgus_new_york_yankees_face_tattoo_shooting.php
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2012, 10:47:28 PM
Looks like Youk will be changing his Sox

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8091584/kevin-youkilis-traded-boston-red-sox-chicago-white-sox


Fenway says farewell to "the Greek God of Walks".

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22566263&c_id=mlb


(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/images/06/24/kevin-youkilis.si.tx.jpg)


Therefore, from now on, if you see a fat bald bloke wearing a Red Sox jersey with "Youkilis" on the back, you can be confident that it's me rather than the real thing.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 26, 2012, 08:07:03 AM
More ammunition for the steroid-deniers who say that drugs don't improve performance.

Marlon Byrd suspended for 50 games (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8095053/outfielder-marlon-byrd-tests-positive-peds-gets-suspension)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 27, 2012, 08:14:34 AM
Typical cheating Highlanders

Quote
Dewayne Wise was helped up by several fans in the stands, saw the emphatic out call and thought one thing: keep the glove closed.

Wise ran straight for the dugout -- giving birthday boy Derek Jeter a glove tap on the way -- after flipping into the crowd while trying to make a catch of a foul ball during the New York Yankees' 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.

"What was I supposed to do run back to left field?" Wise said. "I saw him looking at my glove so I just got up, put my head down and ran off the field."
Wise knew he never had the ball when he went over the low wall down the left-field line with two outs and a runner on third base in the seventh inning. Third base umpire Mike DiMuro didn't realize the ball hit off Wise's glove and fell for a souvenir until he saw a replay after the game.

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320626110
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 27, 2012, 10:07:42 AM
Get ready Cubs fans. Her comes the first wave of the Theo revolution

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/gameflash/2012/06/26/41593/index.html#recap
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 27, 2012, 04:39:29 PM
Typical cheating Highlanders

Quote
Dewayne Wise was helped up by several fans in the stands, saw the emphatic out call and thought one thing: keep the glove closed.

Wise ran straight for the dugout -- giving birthday boy Derek Jeter a glove tap on the way -- after flipping into the crowd while trying to make a catch of a foul ball during the New York Yankees' 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.

"What was I supposed to do run back to left field?" Wise said. "I saw him looking at my glove so I just got up, put my head down and ran off the field."
Wise knew he never had the ball when he went over the low wall down the left-field line with two outs and a runner on third base in the seventh inning. Third base umpire Mike DiMuro didn't realize the ball hit off Wise's glove and fell for a souvenir until he saw a replay after the game.

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320626110


What a bunch of cheaters!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 27, 2012, 04:40:21 PM
Get reading Cubs fans. Her comes the first wave of the Theo revolution

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/gameflash/2012/06/26/41593/index.html#recap

he's not the messiah he is a very naughty boy (just joking, our season starts erm today).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 27, 2012, 11:06:06 PM
I was at the Trop for the previous night's game to this

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/out-of-town-police-chief-pelted-by-falling-bullet-during-rays-game/1237346
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 28, 2012, 08:29:02 AM
he's not the messiah he is a very naughty boy (just joking, our season starts erm today).

Oops..... maybe the season starts tomorrow

Mets 17, Cubs 1 (http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320627116)


The Highlanders put Sabathia and Pettitte on the DL.
The AL East will be really tight this year.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 28, 2012, 04:50:01 PM
he's not the messiah he is a very naughty boy (just joking, our season starts erm today).

Oops..... maybe the season starts tomorrow

Mets 17, Cubs 1 (http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=320627116)



Sounds good to me!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on July 05, 2012, 04:13:58 PM
Team of the year - Pirates?   MVP - Andrew McCutchen?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 08, 2012, 02:11:34 PM
yankees taking 2 of 3 (so far) from Aryan Nation.

Got to love that the yankees have the best record in baseball and their best pitcher this year is Ivan Nova.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2012, 02:38:03 PM
Paul, the Highlanders beating the Sox is nothing to brag about this year.

After trailing the Sox from Toronto, via Boston, down to Miami last month. I can confirm first hand that they are crap.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2012, 02:41:34 PM
With Giancarlo "Don't call me Mike" Stanton going down injured, the NL has added Bryce Harper to the All Star Game.

It should never have taken this long, Harper should have been on the squad from the start.

So what if he's only 19 and this is his first season. Talent-wise he's worth a place and he's the type of player that the fans want to see.

Meanwhile Youuuuuuuuuuk continues to tear it up on the South Side. Its surprising what a difference just changing your Sox can make.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 09, 2012, 04:13:14 PM
Whos is going to win the home run derby, if you are interested?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2012, 08:42:19 PM
Whos is going to win the home run derby, if you are interested?

Joey Bats or Mark Trumbo

However, I doubt that I'll watch any more than a few highlights.

I did record the Futures Game last night to watch at some point.

Apparently both Gerrit Cole and Jamieson Taillon were impressive, which is good for the future of the Pirates.

I saw Taillon pitch for Bradenton against Fort Myers last month. He got absolutely shelled but still got promoted within a few days. I didn't see Cole pitch but I did man the camera as some friends stalked him for an autograph.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on July 09, 2012, 09:05:48 PM
Team of the year - Pirates?   MVP - Andrew McCutchen?

Yes  - for the first half of the year at least.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 09, 2012, 09:50:52 PM
Whos is going to win the home run derby, if you are interested?

Joey Bats or Mark Trumbo


I can see either winning
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 10, 2012, 09:46:54 AM
Prince beat Joey Bats in the final
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 10, 2012, 05:24:52 PM
And now my next question... AL or NL tonight?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2012, 12:03:20 AM
NL, because I think that their pitching is better.

However I think La Russa is wrong to start Cain. Dickey deserves to be the starter.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2012, 08:31:22 AM
NL win 8-0

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_10_nasmlb_aasmlb_1&mode=box


AL All-Stars     IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO   HR   ERA

Verlander(L, 0-1)   1.0   4   5   5   2   2   0   45.00

Ouch !

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 11, 2012, 10:33:16 AM
?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2012, 12:52:06 PM
?

..... and the Mysterians
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 11, 2012, 04:16:48 PM
Was a bit of an anti-climax really.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 12, 2012, 12:02:25 AM
NL win 8-0

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_07_10_nasmlb_aasmlb_1&mode=box


AL All-Stars     IP   H   R   ER   BB   SO   HR   ERA

Verlander(L, 0-1)   1.0   4   5   5   2   2   0   45.00

Ouch !



Come on, give us a clue what this means,
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 12, 2012, 12:11:58 AM
IP = innings pitched. H = hits. R = runs scored against him. ER = Earned runs against him. BB = base on balls (or walks). SO= strike outs. HR = home runs. ERA = Earned Run Average.

Basically, those numbers mean he was very shit.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 12, 2012, 07:43:23 AM
Yep, an ERA of under around 4.00 (ie four runs conceded per every 9 innings pitched) would be reasonable.

Therefore in this game, Justin Verlander (who is one of the top handful of pitchers) was crap to the power of ten
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 15, 2012, 01:32:10 PM
I have never watched a home run derby or mlb all star game.

I can't stand the concept of it.


Also, The Yankees are still rolling despite the injuries....


...and you don't hear them talking about all the injuries NON-STOP like some other team ::cough:cough:: aryan nation ::cough:cough::



*Any of you guys going to the AVFC/Union game in Philly on Wednesday? If so, let me know
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 19, 2012, 05:37:40 PM
Nope I was trying to get over for the Fire game, hey ho, meetings didn't quite time right so miss it by a week.
However I have just been invited to the Yankees v Red Sox game on 18 August in the Bronx.

I'm hoping for a partisan atmosphere as the last few games I've been to (Cubs v Angels & Yankees v Orioles & Rays) have been pretty disappointing, am I setting my hopes too high for this game, it's still early season as well.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on July 20, 2012, 01:08:46 PM
Nope I was trying to get over for the Fire game, hey ho, meetings didn't quite time right so miss it by a week.
However I have just been invited to the Yankees v Red Sox game on 18 August in the Bronx.

I'm hoping for a partisan atmosphere as the last few games I've been to (Cubs v Angels & Yankees v Orioles & Rays) have been pretty disappointing, am I setting my hopes too high for this game, it's still early season as well.

The only thing you may run into at a yanks sox game at the stadium is a lot of non-regulars.

When you get a ticket package, it is obviously expensive, and most people try to sell a few games to break even.  The problem is that no one wants your M-T-W-Th yanks vs. mariners game.

So, to break even you usually sell one or two sox/yanks or mets/yanks tickets.  At least this is what I used to do (and what my friends would do).  That one ticket in the bleachers could get you $150 (and the 15 game pack only cost $325 to begin with).

So, long story longer, I usually found the sox/yanks crowds, especially on a weekend, to be a little different than usual.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 20, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
Yep, you've gotta be wary of some of the Yanks fans that hang around in Stans before the game  ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2012, 07:34:44 AM
Wow, I never saw this one coming

The Seattle Mariners trade Ichiro to the Yankees (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8193142/new-york-yankees-acquire-ichiro-suzuki-seattle-mariners)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 24, 2012, 03:40:33 PM
Such a shame as I used to like ichiro
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2012, 03:43:16 PM
Such a shame as I used to like ichiro

Yep, but he's still my second favourite Suzuki, after Damo
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2012, 08:12:29 AM
A-Rod has broken his hand and is out for a couple of months. (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8197735/alex-rodriguez-new-york-yankees-suffers-broken-hand-being-hit-pitch) Not sure if this hinders or helps the Highlanders
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2012, 08:14:05 AM
Seattle press seem happy that Ichiro has gone

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2018756283_brewer24.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2012, 11:57:52 AM
Hanley Ramirez traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8197903/miami-marlins-trade-hanley-ramirez-los-angeles-dodgers

So much for the high expectations of success for the Marlins' first season in their new ballpark
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 26, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
Hanley Ramirez traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8197903/miami-marlins-trade-hanley-ramirez-los-angeles-dodgers

So much for the high expectations of success for the Marlins' first season in their new ballpark

He started off well, got a homer in his first at bat!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Chris Jameson on July 26, 2012, 04:27:19 PM
Bloody hell just noticed this thread is 105 pages! How many years has it been going?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 26, 2012, 04:30:45 PM
5 years, 6 days, 9 and a half hours.

Just looked at the standings and all but 1 team in the AL East is 5-5 over the last 10 games and the other is 4-6.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2012, 12:13:29 PM
Has there ever been a Major League roster that was more of a bunch of "no-names" that the current Houston Astros squad ?

http://houston.astros.mlb.com/team/depth_chart/index.jsp?c_id=hou
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2012, 12:32:34 PM
The incredible shrinking Barry Bonds

(http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/bonds-bicycling-colorado.jpg)

http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/heads_up_colorado_skinny_barry_bonds_is_cycling_your_mountains_this_summer/11291692
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 31, 2012, 05:13:45 PM
The incredible shrinking Barry Bonds

(http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/bonds-bicycling-colorado.jpg)

http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/heads_up_colorado_skinny_barry_bonds_is_cycling_your_mountains_this_summer/11291692

His head is still huge!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 31, 2012, 05:14:17 PM
Trade deadline day!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2012, 07:19:11 AM
Trade deadline day!

Analysis from Jayson Stark

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8220697/mlb-deadline-day-winners-losers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 01, 2012, 02:34:43 PM
AJ almost threw a no-hitter last night.

Surely the signing of the season and now CY Young candidate.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2012, 10:47:09 PM
This graphic is a bit graphic


(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17uniywot8616jpg/original.jpg)

http://deadspin.com/5931015/here-is-a-perfectly-ordinary-graphic-from-fox-sports-ohio
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 01, 2012, 11:12:14 PM
This graphic is a bit graphic


http://deadspin.com/5931015/here-is-a-perfectly-ordinary-graphic-from-fox-sports-ohio

Splendid.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 02, 2012, 12:54:51 AM
I'm not familar with the word "CWNYT" - is it Welsh?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 07, 2012, 10:09:02 PM
The 2012 Houston Astros really should come with the Benny Hill theme tune

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23685139
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 07, 2012, 11:12:44 PM
The 2012 Houston Astros really should come with the Benny Hill theme tune

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=23685139

That could be the funniest play I have seen for a while.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 08, 2012, 05:16:23 PM
A gem from the evil empire

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120807&content_id=36280794&notebook_id=36320398&vkey=notebook_nyy&c_id=nyy
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 10, 2012, 09:20:57 AM
You know things are going bad for the Red Sox when they sign Scott Podsednik for the second time in the same season

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8254321/report-scott-podsednik-returns-boston-red-sox
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 11, 2012, 11:06:25 AM
The state of the game....................... in 1958 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1002108/index.htm)

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 14, 2012, 12:13:30 AM
RIP Johnny Pesky.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/Pesky.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/EnglishPride2004/430238_10150975339086766_2103834263_n.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 14, 2012, 08:23:59 AM
Just Bobby Doerr left now of "The Teammates"

(http://media.masslive.com/sports_impact/photo/teammates610jpg-1d2c0539bbbd2ef3_large.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2012, 07:38:15 AM
A "Perfect Game" for Seattle's King Felix

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/writers/joe_lemire/08/15/wild-baseball-day/hernandez-getty-415.jpg)

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=mlb&content_id=23927477&topic_id=32862096
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2012, 07:44:51 AM
Meanwhile, the "Melk-Man" is banned for 50 games for PED use

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8271981/melky-cabrera-san-francisco-giants-suspended-50-games
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 16, 2012, 05:22:02 PM
Meanwhile, the "Melk-Man" is banned for 50 games for PED use

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8271981/melky-cabrera-san-francisco-giants-suspended-50-games

Now we just need the Giants to take Sori off the Cubs hands, but he isn't keen on the cold... bless the little princess
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 16, 2012, 06:13:44 PM
A "Perfect Game" for Seattle's King Felix

(http://i2.cdn.turner.com/si/2012/writers/joe_lemire/08/15/wild-baseball-day/hernandez-getty-415.jpg)

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=mlb&content_id=23927477&topic_id=32862096

I gather that's rather rare?
Loved the fans in that corner all in yellow.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 16, 2012, 06:57:37 PM
Only ever been  23 in MLB history, I read a stat that said from 1889-1990 there were 12 or so, in the 22 years since there has been 11.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2012, 07:49:09 PM
That's the third perfect game this season. Drug test the pitchers!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2012, 07:50:12 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_game
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 16, 2012, 07:53:22 PM
Pitchers getting better then.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2012, 07:56:23 PM
I always feel sorry for this fella. As the game was 0-0 after 9 innings it didn't count as a perfect game. 12 perfect innings in total and still not on the official list.

On May 26, 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched what is often referred to as the greatest game in baseball history.[59] Haddix carried a perfect game through an unprecedented 12 innings against the Milwaukee Braves, only to have it ruined when an error by third baseman Don Hoak allowed Felix Mantilla, the leadoff batter in the bottom of the 13th inning, to reach base. A sacrifice by Eddie Mathews and an intentional walk to Hank Aaron followed; the next batter, Joe Adcock, hit a home run that became a double when he passed Aaron on the bases. Haddix and the Pirates had lost the game 1–0; despite their 12 hits in the game, they could not bring a run home. The 12 perfect innings—36 consecutive batters retired in a single game—remains a record.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 19, 2012, 12:03:50 AM
At Yankees Stadium right now, it's the top of the 9th and the Sox are 4-1 up, it's like a morgue, we can see you sneaking out.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2012, 04:36:21 PM
At Yankees Stadium right now, it's the top of the 9th and the Sox are 4-1 up, it's like a morgue, we can see you sneaking out.

Were you watching on TV or were you in the Bronx ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on August 20, 2012, 01:05:00 AM
I was there last night, it was a sell out in the Bronx, but by the 6th people had started to drift away.

Settling down now for tonights game in a bar.  Saw Dodgers/Braves game earlier, comedy fielding by the Braves.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2012, 08:15:43 AM
The Bay Area appears to be the MLB drug capital again.

First it was Melky Cabrera from the Giants, now it's Bartolo Colon from the A's

Both tested positive for synthetic testosterone

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8292935/rhp-bartolo-colon-oakland-athletics-suspended-50-games-violating-mlb-drug-policy
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8293709/is-baseball-faced-massive-epidemic

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2012, 01:32:14 AM
Wow, this will be one hell of a blockbuster trade is it goes through

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8300112/adrian-gonzalez-carl-crawford-josh-beckett-nearing-boston-red-sox-exit-sources-say

I'd be disappointed to see A-Gon leave, although he hasn't really lived up to expectations. As for the other two, Crawford has been downright awful and Beckett is way past his best.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2012, 10:47:51 AM
Its looking like this could really happen

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/2012/08/25/red-sox-verge-trading-beckett-gonzalez-crawford/S0ZiybrrzbshA92QDWupQO/story.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2012, 11:06:55 AM
Maybe the Red Sox can bring back "The Spaceman". It looks like he's still got it !

http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Bill-Lee-wins-professional-game-at-65-3811767.php
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 25, 2012, 04:01:45 PM
Crazy stuff, rebuilding somewhat
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2012, 09:18:47 PM
Crazy stuff, rebuilding somewhat

The Sox will save $252m in salaries for 2013 onwards.

A-Gon and Punto have already Tweeted their goodbyes

Meanwhile, the Rocket has started a comeback in the Minors. It could be that he's looking to make a Major League start for the Astros and thus reset his HOF clock

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2012, 10:19:43 PM
The deal has been completed.

The Dodgers get:-

Adrian Gonzalez
Carl Crawford
Josh Beckett
Nick Punto

The Sox get:-

Rubby de la Rosa and three other Minor Leaguers
Lots of salary room

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8302304/boston-red-sox-send-adrian-gonzalez-carl-crawford-los-angeles-dodgers-blockbuster-trade


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 19, 2012, 01:41:34 PM
Having the Chicago Cubs win the World Series is too outrageous, even for a Sci-Fi TV show............

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-talk-revolution-cubs-0919-20120918,0,7185905.story
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 19, 2012, 01:49:31 PM
Despite all the "Team GB" hysteria of the summer, I doubt that this country's Baseball team will get any coverage on TV.

The "World Baseball Classic" qualifiers begin today, with GB's first game tomorrow

http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/wbc/2013/schedule_and_tickets/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 19, 2012, 07:36:07 PM
Despite all the "Team GB" hysteria of the summer, I doubt that this country's Baseball team will get any coverage on TV.

The "World Baseball Classic" qualifiers begin today, with GB's first game tomorrow

http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/wbc/2013/schedule_and_tickets/

Come on GB!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 19, 2012, 07:37:41 PM
Having the Chicago Cubs win the World Series is too outrageous, even for a Sci-Fi TV show............

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-talk-revolution-cubs-0919-20120918,0,7185905.story

We will win it one day, I will probably be dead by then but we will win
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 19, 2012, 08:30:47 PM
Despite all the "Team GB" hysteria of the summer, I doubt that this country's Baseball team will get any coverage on TV.

The "World Baseball Classic" qualifiers begin today, with GB's first game tomorrow

http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/wbc/2013/schedule_and_tickets/

Come on GB!

If I wasn't at a wedding on Saturday I'd be in Germany for the European qualifing section
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2012, 08:33:03 PM
Having watched Moneyball, I had a baseball query. I understand if a bowler keeps missing the target the batsman gets to "walk" to first base.

My query is, what happens if all the other batsmen are out? Does he get to walk all the way round or are the team classed as all out or what?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2012, 08:36:31 PM
An innings for the batting side goes on until 3 batters are out. There are 9 batters and if the pitching team have a mare they can all bat multiple times in an inning.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2012, 06:36:30 PM
Team GB have been knocked out.

They beat the Czech Republic but were beaten by Canada and Germany.

In the other qualifying group that's playing at the moment, the final is between Spain and Israel. If Israel win that game, its possible that Youuuuuuuuuuuk might play for them in the Finals proper
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 25, 2012, 11:05:56 AM
An innings for the batting side goes on until 3 batters are out. There are 9 batters and if the pitching team have a mare they can all bat multiple times in an inning.

Thanks. I thought they all had to be out, like cricket. Didn't realise it was just three.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 25, 2012, 05:13:41 PM
They often go through the batting order/line up 4 or 5 times (at bats) in a game, if you want to get into baseball start watching the post season games as they tend to be very entertaining and if you haven't picked a team yet... choose wisely!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 26, 2012, 12:12:18 AM
And don't choose the Yankees, that's like choosing to be a Man Utd fan.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 26, 2012, 09:13:07 AM
I've chosen the Cubs, on the basis they haven't won it for a million years so I can't be accused of being a glory-hunter.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 26, 2012, 06:31:56 PM
I've chosen the Cubs, on the basis they haven't won it for a million years so I can't be accused of being a glory-hunter.

Great choice as I am a Cubs fan and although they are well supported and have the greatest ballpark in the world they are quite crap at the moment, they have had a huge clearout of all the expensive dross (a bit like the MON regime) and Epstein the new man at the helm making the deals is going for youth, hungry players and lots of pitching (like Lambert except he doesn't go after pitchers).

We will hopefully be challenging for the playoffs in 2-3 years but with the money and a bit of luck the curse could be broken and if you get the chance get yourself to a game at Wrigley.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 04, 2012, 05:54:15 PM
Bobby Valentine will not return as Red Sox Manager in 2013. EVP/GM Ben Cherington to lead managerial search.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 04, 2012, 06:26:13 PM
Not surprised by that, anyone seen UK redsox lately?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 11, 2012, 10:03:21 PM
Giants beat the Reds 6-4 to take the series 3-2, not bad seeing as though they lost their first two games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on October 18, 2012, 11:41:17 AM
They often go through the batting order/line up 4 or 5 times (at bats) in a game, if you want to get into baseball start watching the post season games as they tend to be very entertaining and if you haven't picked a team yet... choose wisely!

It's funny, because here the team that the trendy/posers pick is the redsox.

it's a city with under 1 million people and always leads the league in hat sales etc.

After they won the WS in 2004, EVERYONE was suddenly a socks fan.

People here (unless they live where I live) don't randomly watch the yankees.  If you don't live/come from the greater NY area, you HATE the yankees. 

The yankees are less Man United and more Man City in terms of what fans out of the area think about them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2012, 05:23:51 PM
So what do our Yankee fans out there think of this season then...

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_10_18_nyamlb_detmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=det
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2012, 06:25:29 PM
Not surprised by that, anyone seen UK redsox lately?

Been snowed under with work. After working seven days most weeks for the past two months, I just haven't had the inclination to log on to H&V of an evening. I haven't been watching any of the playoffs either.

It appears that the Sox will be bringing in their former Pitching Coach and current Blue Jays Manager, John Farrell as their skipper for the 2013 season.

I rate him as a pitching coach but he hasn't done anything in Toronto to convince me that he's a top manager. I'd have preferred to see the Sox follow the lead of the White Sox and Cardinals by bringing in someone like Brad Ausmus.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2012, 07:53:19 PM
Not surprised by that, anyone seen UK redsox lately?

Been snowed under with work. After working seven days most weeks for the past two months, I just haven't had the inclination to log on to H&V of an evening. I haven't been watching any of the playoffs either.

It appears that the Sox will be bringing in their former Pitching Coach and current Blue Jays Manager, John Farrell as their skipper for the 2013 season.

I rate him as a pitching coach but he hasn't done anything in Toronto to convince me that he's a top manager. I'd have preferred to see the Sox follow the lead of the White Sox and Cardinals by bringing in someone like Brad Ausmus.

Jays get Aviles too, Farrell wanted to go there very badly
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 23, 2012, 10:04:23 PM
So it is the Giants against the Tigers, I certainly didn't pick those teams.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 23, 2012, 10:04:54 PM
It looks like Ozzie Guillen is looking for work...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121023&content_id=40001982&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2012, 02:33:31 PM
It looks like Ozzie Guillen is looking for work...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121023&content_id=40001982&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

I'd love to see Ozzie managing the Yankees. It would be like Billy Martin reincarnated.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2012, 08:18:27 AM
First blood to the Giants thanks to three homers from Kung Fu Panda

(http://feelpositive.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/panda.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2012, 08:50:09 AM
The 2014 season could start Down Under

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/magics-dodgers-set-to-step-up-to-plate-for-scg-spectacular-20121024-285wa.html#ixzz2AF0A6vdx
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2012, 07:47:13 PM
First blood to the Giants thanks to three homers from Kung Fu Panda

(http://feelpositive.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/panda.jpg)

Only the 4th guy ever to do that, and all of them liked their food!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
2-0 Giants, come on Tigers we want the season to last a bit longer as they only will start talking about the NHL lockout otherwise.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2012, 08:54:02 PM
Are Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent still carrying the Giants?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2012, 09:04:05 PM
Are Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent still carrying the Giants?

Jeff Kent is currently on the reality tv show "survivor" in North America, and he seems like a nice bloke, Barry Bonds on the other hand is not.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2012, 05:30:12 PM
I've never heard anyone call Jeff Kent a "nice bloke" before.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2012, 10:55:56 AM
The Giants win the first game in Detroit to take a 3 - 0 lead.

I can't see the Tigers coming back from here
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2012, 09:32:31 AM
Well, that didn't take long...................

(http://media.northjersey.com/images/WorldSeriesG4.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2012, 03:37:09 PM
Well done Giants
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2012, 06:56:52 PM
Pablo Sandoval won the MVP ("Most Valuable Panda") award

(http://sports.inquirer.net/files/2012/10/Pablo-Sandoval1.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 01, 2012, 04:58:25 PM
Strange WS parade for the Giants, first you run out of petrol and then the announcer thinks you are the 49ers!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/10/31/hilarious-gaffes-from-giants-world-series-parade/1672659/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 01, 2012, 09:51:45 PM
Mike Redmond is the latest mug to take the job of managing the Marlins and dealing with their meddlesome owner, Jeffrey Loria
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 04, 2012, 03:07:33 PM
Its a good year to be a Giant

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sb20121104j1.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 05, 2012, 08:37:47 PM
Quote
The Boston Red Sox on Monday officially announced the re-signing of David Ortiz, for whom they will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. ET. The veteran designated hitter will get a two-year deal worth at least $26 million, according to a source.

Ortiz, who made $14.575 million last season on a one-year deal, will make $14 million in 2013 and $11 million in 2014, and will get a $1 million signing bonus with performance incentives that could bring the total value to $30 million, according to a team source.

Talks between the soon-to-be 37-year-old Ortiz and the Red Sox began late in the season and concluded with an accord Friday night. The veteran slugger has spent the past 10 seasons in Boston and made no secret about his desire to remain with the team.

Ortiz was on pace for a productive 2012 before he suffered a right Achilles strain July 16. He was limited to only one more game the rest of the season and finished with a .318 average, 23 home runs and 60 RBIs in 90 games.

Since his arrival in Boston before the 2003 season, Ortiz has spent the past 10 seasons becoming one of the best DHs in the game. He has a .290 career average with the Red Sox, including 343 homers and 1,088 RBIs.

He was a critical component of the team's two World Series championships in 2004 and '07.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 05, 2012, 08:59:51 PM
Quote
The Boston Red Sox on Monday officially announced the re-signing of David Ortiz, for whom they will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. ET. The veteran designated hitter will get a two-year deal worth at least $26 million, according to a source.

Ortiz, who made $14.575 million last season on a one-year deal, will make $14 million in 2013 and $11 million in 2014, and will get a $1 million signing bonus with performance incentives that could bring the total value to $30 million, according to a team source.

Talks between the soon-to-be 37-year-old Ortiz and the Red Sox began late in the season and concluded with an accord Friday night. The veteran slugger has spent the past 10 seasons in Boston and made no secret about his desire to remain with the team.

Ortiz was on pace for a productive 2012 before he suffered a right Achilles strain July 16. He was limited to only one more game the rest of the season and finished with a .318 average, 23 home runs and 60 RBIs in 90 games.

Since his arrival in Boston before the 2003 season, Ortiz has spent the past 10 seasons becoming one of the best DHs in the game. He has a .290 career average with the Red Sox, including 343 homers and 1,088 RBIs.

He was a critical component of the team's two World Series championships in 2004 and '07.

Nice work if you can get it
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 11, 2012, 08:16:30 PM
I see that Lee McPhail has died at 95.

Look out for Andy McPhail to now emerge as a leading candidate to replace Bud as Commish.

Andy had taken a break from MLB to help look after his father.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 13, 2012, 07:15:48 PM
I've never heard anyone call Jeff Kent a "nice bloke" before.



Yes he was kicked off last week and my opinion of him changed in the last week or two, a cock of the highest order!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 14, 2012, 07:19:00 AM
Will the last player left in Miami please turn out the lights....................

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8629079/jose-reyes-josh-johnson-verge-being-traded-miami-marlins-toronto-blue-jays-sources-say


Those who supported and/or contributed to paying for the new ballpark must be feeling a bit upset at this point.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 14, 2012, 03:39:36 PM
What a weird trade but great for the Jays
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 20, 2012, 08:17:27 AM
So what could the New York Yankees do to make themselves even more dislikeable ?

Yep, that's right, they're going into business with Murdoch


http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8652969/new-york-yankees-steinbrenners-say-yes-murdoch-takeover (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/8652969/new-york-yankees-steinbrenners-say-yes-murdoch-takeover)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 20, 2012, 03:14:25 PM
Brazil upset Panama to qualify for the "World Baseball Classic 2013"

http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/2013/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121119&content_id=40370056
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 28, 2012, 07:58:24 AM
Marvin Miller has died at age 95.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/marvin-miller-spoke-truth-to-power-changed-sports-forever/2012/11/27/3129b724-38cb-11e2-a263-f0ebffed2f15_story.html

Along with Buck O'Neil, his is one of the most glaring omissions from the Baseball Hall of Fame.


EDIT:-

To emphasize the effect that Miller had on Baseball, he's a tidbit of information................

When Miller became head of the player's union in 1966, the average player earned $6000 per season.
...................... A-Rod now earns that amount every THIRD OF AN INNING !

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 29, 2012, 03:14:58 PM
2013 Hall of Fame inductees will be exciting and possibly a little controversial...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121124&content_id=40406376&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 29, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
2013 Hall of Fame inductees will be exciting and possibly a little controversial...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121124&content_id=40406376&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

Biggio & Morris to be elected this time
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 02, 2012, 02:15:35 PM
This reminds me of those pictures of Syd Barrett that were taken late in his life

(http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/images/uploads/article/Derek_Jeter2053543--525x415.JPG)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2012, 08:08:11 AM
The fixtures for the World Baseball Classic have been announced

http://web.worldbaseballclassic.com/wbc/2013/schedule_and_tickets/

With Team GB having been knocked out in the qualifiers, I'll be rooting for the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands lead by a guy from Curaçao

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/2006-ANDRUW-JONES-SPX-WORLD-BASEBALL-CLASSIC-WINNING-MATERIALS-CARD-NETHERLANDS-/00/s/NzMyWDEwMjY=/$(KGrHqZHJCEE63(UScHEBO5ugwrOTg~~60_35.JPG)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2012, 02:48:21 PM
Say it ain't so, Kev

Kevin Youkilis could end up with Yankees as Alex Rodriguez recovers from hip surgery for first half of 2013 season (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/yanks-cashman-flirts-wit-enemy-article-1.1213620)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 05, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
Youk must have some sense of decency not to end up in the Bronx?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2012, 02:33:37 PM
I fear that Youk really is about to join the Evil Empire.

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/yankeesblog/yankees_offer_former_rival_youkilis_uqrIPguA76XczL23odv10M#axzz2ENNs8hNj
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2012, 12:36:30 PM
He's dead to me

http://mlb.si.com/2012/12/11/yanks-fill-a-rod-void-by-inking-youkilis-to-12-million-1-year-deal/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 12, 2012, 04:04:56 PM
He's dead to me

http://mlb.si.com/2012/12/11/yanks-fill-a-rod-void-by-inking-youkilis-to-12-million-1-year-deal/

Such a shame, he used to be a good guy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2012, 08:19:27 AM
Josh Hamilton to the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County in Southern California".

Five years at $25m per year. A few years ago nobody would have thought that Hamilton would be playing in the Major Leagues, let alone becoming the second highest paid player in the sport.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8744414/josh-hamilton-agreed-deal-los-angeles-angels

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 23, 2012, 08:25:05 PM
RIP Ryan Freel, dead at 36
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 03, 2013, 11:43:36 AM
I will always hate Youkilis.

I don't care if he hits 300 for the yankees (he won't).  I will always hate is stupid, hick looking face and awful batting stance.

It isn't because he is a redsock.  I would take 99% of the team RIGHT NOW! (I always thought it was funny that Villa fans hated you know who because he was a city guy). I would take Francona this very second (so would any yankee fan).  In fact, nothing makes me happier than stealing a GOOD resox player (Damon, Boggs, Clemens etc..).  But "youk" just isn't good anymore.

I hope he breaks his uterus on opening day.

He isn't worth 10,000 let alone 10,000,000.  Washed up redneck.

George would have never OK'd that one.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 09, 2013, 09:51:10 PM
The Baseball Writers fail to elect anyone to the HOF

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8828339/no-players-elected-baseball-hall-fame-writers

I don't understand how Biggio failed to make it.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 10, 2013, 07:25:24 PM
The Baseball Writers fail to elect anyone to the HOF

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8828339/no-players-elected-baseball-hall-fame-writers

I don't understand how Biggio failed to make it.

If no one reaches 75% why not give it to the 1 player with the most votes after this, seems weird to me.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 10, 2013, 09:22:00 PM
I'm meant to be at this year's inductions. However, I'll probably give it a miss and try to attend the Maddux/Glavine (and maybe Frank Thomas) inductions in 2014.

If anyone doesn't vote for Maddux they should have their BBWA membership and voting rights withdrawn immediately.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2013, 12:22:24 PM
What to get as a present for the Red Sox fan who has everything ......................

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/8853869/curt-schilling-bloody-sock-going-auction
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 19, 2013, 09:42:02 PM
Farewell to Earl Weaver, dead at 82.

One of baseball's great ranters

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2013, 03:10:33 PM
Stan "The Man" Musial, dead at 92

One of the greatest baseball players of them all

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/8861019/stan-musial-was-one-greatest-players-ever
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 21, 2013, 11:07:27 AM
A dream for Cubs fans.................

http://chicagosidesports.com/an-artistic-rendering-of-a-cubs-fans-wet-dream/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 22, 2013, 02:32:37 PM
A dream for Cubs fans.................

http://chicagosidesports.com/an-artistic-rendering-of-a-cubs-fans-wet-dream/

Fingers crossed
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2013, 08:26:56 AM
The Braves are gearing up to challenged the Natinals in the NL East.

Earlier this off-season they signed BJ Upton, now they've traded for his brother Justin

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/0124/mlb_a_upton2x_203.jpg)

Who's next ?............. their sister, Kate ?

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/13/Kate_Upton_at_2011_Jets_VIP_draft_party_(crop).jpg/220px-Kate_Upton_at_2011_Jets_VIP_draft_party_(crop).jpg)



With Justin and BJ now joining Jason Heyward in the Atlanta outfield, its "Up, Up and a Hey" for the Braves
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 28, 2013, 08:12:22 AM
Forty years on from the "Yankee Wife Swap"

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/sports/baseball/ex-yankee-peterson-has-no-regrets-40-years-after-w/nT7fG/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 28, 2013, 08:17:37 AM
MLB games in Europe move a step closer

http://www.mister-baseball.com/mlb-games-europe-netherlands/


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 09, 2013, 01:41:26 PM
Pedro is back in Boston colours.

(http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/pedro.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2013, 03:15:57 PM
Its "Pitchers and Catchers" reporting day

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130210&content_id=41523820&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 24, 2013, 07:41:52 PM
It's just not right  >:(

(http://binaryapi.ap.org/1e09be3fe65a41b58b442e168335960a/940x.jpg)

The Evil Empire's "no facial hair" policy means that Youk doesn't even look like himself
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 25, 2013, 03:52:31 PM
Ouchy, hopefully they take Soriano off the Cubs hands for a large chunk of his contract...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130224&content_id=41941012&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 25, 2013, 07:45:36 PM
The Highlanders are the only team where Soriano would look like an up-and-coming youngster
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 25, 2013, 07:47:07 PM
I'm working at cabling this yer laptop into my main TV via HDMI for use with mlb.com.

Results are promising so far. Although I've not yet figured out whether the HDMI output supports audio as well as video
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on February 25, 2013, 09:49:02 PM
It's just not right  >:(

(http://binaryapi.ap.org/1e09be3fe65a41b58b442e168335960a/940x.jpg)

The Evil Empire's "no facial hair" policy means that Youk doesn't even look like himself

He strangely looks about 10 years older without the facial hair.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 01, 2013, 08:50:55 AM
The Yankees admit that they are "Evil" (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424127887323549204578320531185286140.html?mod=e2tw)

Wall Street Journal
Quote
A panel of trademark judges in Washington, D.C., earlier this month denied a request from a private entrepreneur, known as Evil Enterprises, Inc., to register the trademark for the phrase "Baseballs Evil Empire."

Evil Enterprises wanted the exclusive right to market merchandise using that phrase, which was coined in regard to the Yankees by Larry Lucchino, the president and chief executive of the Boston Red Sox, back in 2002. Upon learning that the Yankees had signed sought-after Cuban pitcher Jose Contreras, Lucchino was widely reported as saying: "The evil empire extends its tentacles even into Latin America."

Evil Enterprises initially applied for a trademark back in July of 2008.

But the Yankees objected, arguing that they had the rights to the phrase—at least when used in connection with baseball.

Part of the Yankees' argument: a concession that in the baseball world, they are, in fact, the "Evil Empire." In its legal papers, the team referenced a number of articles from the past decade using the term in connection with the Yankees, and conceded that the team has "implicitly embraced" the "Evil Empire" theme by playing music from Star Wars during their home games.

The panel of judges sided with the Yankees, ruling that the Yankees are strongly associated with the phrase. Allowing anyone else to use the phrase exclusively would likely cause confusion, ruled the judges.

"In short, the record shows that there is only one Evil Empire in baseball and it is the New York Yankees," wrote the judges. "Accordingly, we find that [the Yankees] have a protectable trademark right in the term . . . as used in connection with baseball."
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2013, 02:22:34 PM
I thought that we were in for a major upset on the first day of the "World Baseball Classic" but Japan came from behind to defeat Brazil.

However, the Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands lead by Andruw Jones is currently leading South Korea. That would be a semi-upset if they hold on
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 07, 2013, 10:48:39 AM
Mark Teixeira is the latest member of the Evil Empire to go down injured

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9023909/mark-teixeira-new-york-yankees-8-10-weeks-wrist-injury
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2013, 10:19:37 AM
Europe will have two teams thro' to the second stage. The Netherlands are already in action against Japan in round 2 and Italy upset both Canada and Mexico to progress.

The USA were on the verge of being eliminated but managed to beat Italy last night. However, they must still beat Canada tonight to stay in the tournament.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on March 10, 2013, 04:28:56 PM
Great punch-up in the Mexico game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 10, 2013, 04:30:16 PM
Great punch-up in the Mexico game.

Yep my mate was about 4 rows behind the Canadian bench, looking forward to the report.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on March 10, 2013, 04:39:30 PM
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2013, 07:30:44 PM
Actually some proper fighting for once
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2013, 07:35:45 PM
Watching a bit on Eurosport.

Now, I'm no expert... but isn't one of the players meant to have a bat?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 10, 2013, 07:36:21 PM
STOP PRESS: a bloke with a bat has turned up!

Much rejoicing.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 10, 2013, 10:08:00 PM
Rivera's season will be his last...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130308&content_id=42458440&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2013, 10:09:40 PM
I'm watching on ESPN rather than Eurosport. The broadcasts have different commentators.

ESPN have Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe commentating from the ballpark, Eurosport has Mike Carlson commentating either from his front room or a studio in London.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 16, 2013, 09:31:40 AM
USA is knocked out of the WBC. Doesn't even make the semi finals

http://espn.go.com/mlb/worldclassic2013/story/_/id/9058815/wbc-team-usa-exit-creates-questions

The Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands are already through
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 17, 2013, 06:15:41 PM
Semi Finals are

Puerto Rico v Japan

Dutch team from Holland in the Netherlands v Dominican Republic


I expect a Japan v DR Final
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2013, 08:14:32 AM
Puerto Rico defeated Japan in the second semi and then lost to the DR in the final last night.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 24, 2013, 03:56:33 PM
1 week to go
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2013, 12:18:53 PM
The Highlanders are getting desperate and trade for Vernon Wells

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130326&content_id=43329266&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2013, 12:22:17 PM
1 week to go

The regular season starts on Sunday, so who's ya got in 2013 ?

My Picks:-

AL East - Rays
AL Central - Tigers
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Athletics & Blue Jays

NL East - Nationals
NL Central - Reds
NL West - Dodgers
NL Wild Card - Braves & Cardinals

World Series - Nationals over Rays

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 27, 2013, 03:32:31 PM
My Picks:-

AL East - Blue Jays
AL Central -
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Indians & Rays

NL East - Nationals
NL Central - Cards
NL West - Dodgers
NL Wild Card - Braves & Cubs (ever the optimist but probably Reds)

World Series - Dodgers over Rays
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 28, 2013, 08:27:32 AM
My Picks:-

AL East - Blue Jays
AL Central -
AL West - Angels
AL Wild Card - Indians & Rays

NL East - Nationals
NL Central - Cards
NL West - Dodgers
NL Wild Card - Braves & Cubs (ever the optimist but probably Reds)

World Series - Dodgers over Rays

So, the AL Central's been cancelled ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2013, 04:15:26 PM
The Astros payroll for their Opening Day 25 man roster will be less that the Highlanders pay A-Rod for the season.

I recorded the Astros opening game against the Rangers last night and watched it this morning.

The Astros must the the most "no-name" team in major league history. However, they still beat the Rangers.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 01, 2013, 05:38:28 PM
Opening day here in Pittsburgh (vs the Cubs) and it's............................snowing.

Lovely.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2013, 07:23:01 PM
Are you actually in the city ?

The live feed on MLB.com shows bright sunshine (albeit everyone looks well wrapped up) at the moment.

That was one hell of a shot by Rizzo.

Meanwhile, Bryce Harper has homered twice for the Nats against the remains of the Miami Marlins.

In da Bronx, the Sox are 4 -0 up against the Highlanders
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2013, 07:29:00 PM
It still doesn't look right seeing Youk in a Highlanders uniform.

However, it shows how they're struggling for players when he's batting clean-up.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2013, 07:48:31 PM
Its only the first game of the season and neither team figure to make the playoffs but the Highlanders and Sox are playing a game that's just as slow as ever.

They've just finished four innings, whereas the Marlins and Nationals are in the bottom of the seventh already.

I've got the Sox game on ESPN and the Nats game playing via MLB.com
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 01, 2013, 09:33:58 PM
Are you actually in the city ?

We had a few snow showers earlier.....it's bright sunshine here as well now.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 02, 2013, 09:40:52 PM
Are you actually in the city ?

We had a few snow showers earlier.....it's bright sunshine here as well now.

And the Cubs won, we are above 500 for the first time in years, woohoo!

AL Central - Tigers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2013, 12:57:03 PM
Yu Darvish loses a Perfect Game with two outs in the 9th

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=25966955&c_id=mlb

110+ pitches on his first outing of the season. The Rangers might come to regret leaving Darvish in the game
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 03, 2013, 04:41:30 PM
It went through his legs as well, what a way to start the season!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 04, 2013, 08:01:46 AM
Cards @ D'Backs in the 16th inning, so I get to have live baseball this morning
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 04, 2013, 09:00:08 PM
The first time since 1999 the Red Sox have started a season 2-0.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 07, 2013, 04:26:49 PM
Cubs are up to their usual tricks, they blow a 5 run lead thanks to Carlos Marmol, any takers for an over-rated closer?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 14, 2013, 04:51:32 PM
What if a baseball was thrown at 90% of the speed of light ?

http://what-if.xkcd.com/1/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 17, 2013, 04:31:24 AM
Classy move by the Yankees tonight, playing Sweet Caroline in-between innings at Yankee Stadium.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 18, 2013, 05:00:09 PM
Classy move by the Yankees tonight, playing Sweet Caroline in-between innings at Yankee Stadium.

Absolutely
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2013, 08:03:29 AM
Jeter out until the All Star Break

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9187339/derek-jeter-new-york-yankees-likely-not-back-all-star-break
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2013, 02:52:20 PM
Quite possibly the wackiest play(s) in baseball history

Jean Segura steals second, tries to steal third, somehow ends up back on first and then gets thrown out trying to advance to second again.




http://espn.go.com/mlb/blog/_/name/stark_jayson/id/9193265/baserunning-adventures-milwaukee-brewers-shortstop-jean-segura

http://espn.go.com/mlb/blog/_/name/stark_jayson/id/9196879/new-twist-milwaukee-brewers-shortstop-jean-segura-baserunning-madness
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 25, 2013, 03:21:53 AM
comedy baseball involving the cubs, there is a shock!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2013, 08:12:15 AM
Its possible that after 31 Jul there'll be no baseball on UK TV.

ESPN have sold out to BT and baseball is not one of the sports listed for when "BT Sports" begins in August.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 25, 2013, 09:02:19 AM
Don't Channel 5 bother anymore? I'm sure someone will pick it up. Probably Sky.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2013, 09:14:38 AM
"Five's" baseball coverage ended back in 2008.

Anyway, it hadn't been the same since Todd Macklin left.

I'm actually not that bothered. Although the picture quality is not full-HD (due to living in a poor broadband area), my subscription to mlb.com gets me all the baseball I need.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 25, 2013, 07:05:01 PM
I miss Five baseball and the Toddmeister. Come back, please.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 25, 2013, 08:16:43 PM
MLB.com is your answer
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 28, 2013, 05:57:44 AM
I still don't really understand it but GO CUBS! I've decided they're my team cos they used to be good more than a hundred years ago, come from the Second City and are now shite. Like another team I can think of...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 28, 2013, 10:33:20 AM
I still don't really understand it but GO CUBS! I've decided they're my team cos they used to be good more than a hundred years ago, come from the Second City and are now shite. Like another team I can think of...

In Theo we trust !
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 28, 2013, 04:16:15 PM
Nice one CD - 3 wins on the bounce (all against Miami so I am not getting too excited).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 05, 2013, 02:23:42 PM
The big brave New York Yankees during a thunder storm.

(http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1640257/Yankees-thunder.gif)

As if the mighty Red Sox would be such a bunch of girls!

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18pn36b585oz6gif/ku-xlarge.gif)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2013, 08:38:38 AM
This should help explain things better for non baseball fans

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on June 18, 2013, 12:13:32 PM
I forgot my password and couldn't get on here for like 3 months!

I have a lot of catching up to do.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 18, 2013, 12:38:47 PM
Welcome back Paul
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 20, 2013, 06:43:56 PM
Wrigley Field model made out of Lego

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18r8x3bdgsc3gpng/k-bigpic.png)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 21, 2013, 09:04:56 PM
Wrigley Field model made out of Lego

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18r8x3bdgsc3gpng/k-bigpic.png)

Where can I get one!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 21, 2013, 10:09:45 PM
With all those empty seats I just assumed it was a replica of the sty.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 21, 2013, 10:35:58 PM
With all those empty seats I just assumed it was a replica of the sty.

Sadly an exact copy of the friendly confines this season, roll on 2014!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 04, 2013, 06:24:19 AM
I'm going to the Yankees Royals game next Wednesday night, first baseball game for me of the year.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2013, 08:08:57 AM
I'm going to the Yankees Royals game next Wednesday night, first baseball game for me of the year.

You'll do well to recognise more than three of the Yankees team at the moment.

Derek Jeter........... Number Two................. Jeter............................ should be back soon after the All Star Break.

A-Rod has also started a re-hab assignment, however I doubt that the Yankees really want him back.


Meanwhile, how 'bout them Pittsburgh Pirates. Half way thro' the season and they have the best record in baseball

http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings

Apart from Detroit, I doubt that many people would have predicted the current divisional leaders
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 04, 2013, 02:02:58 PM
Manny signs with the Texas Rangers (http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/22625089/rangers-sign-manny-ramirez-to-minor-league-contract)

He'll be in the Minor Leagues to start with
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on July 04, 2013, 02:06:36 PM

Meanwhile, how 'bout them Pittsburgh Pirates. Half way thro' the season and they have the best record in baseball

http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings

Apart from Detroit, I doubt that many people would have predicted the current divisional leaders

Not even the locals think it will last, however, to miss the playoffs now would take a monumental collapse.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 07, 2013, 01:18:27 PM
The 2013 All Star Game rosters have been announced

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2013/roster.jsp

Yusel Puig is having to go thro' the "Fans Ballot" to gain his deserved place in the game

It'll be travishamockery if Puig doesn't make the team
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2013, 12:57:28 PM
Remember Anna Benson, the hot wife of pitcher Kris ? The one who threatened to sleep with all his teammates if he ever cheated on her ?

Well............., don't mess with Anna Benson

http://deadspin.com/police-anna-benson-stormed-kriss-house-with-gun-and-b-709584088
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 09, 2013, 04:37:22 PM
She sounds a bit radio rentals to me, mad chicken woman of the highest order!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 09, 2013, 04:47:31 PM
Does she go by the name Julie on Twitter?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 11, 2013, 04:23:31 AM
The damn Yankess win 8-1, it all happened in the 5th & 6th innings with what I believe the colonials call a grand slam with the bases as they say loaded.  I'm off downtown for a few beers, night night.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2013, 08:04:28 AM
"Derek Jeter............. Number Two............ Jeter", will apparently be back with the Yankees tonight

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9468924/derek-jeter-return-new-york-yankees-thursday


EDIT - Well, that didn't last long http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9471210/new-york-yankees-derek-jeter-returns-last-only-exit-early
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: wombat on July 13, 2013, 08:42:37 PM

Meanwhile, how 'bout them Pittsburgh Pirates. Half way thro' the season and they have the best record in baseball

http://espn.go.com/mlb/standings

Apart from Detroit, I doubt that many people would have predicted the current divisional leaders

Not even the locals think it will last, however, to miss the playoffs now would take a monumental collapse.

Having a soft spot for the Pittsburgh Steelers, when they were really shit.. Mark Malone as QB, a couple of years back after seeing a couple of baseball games live in the US I started having a watch of baseball and picked the Pirates when they were awful too about 3/4 years ago. I've just discovered I have ESPN America on Virgin TV.... so I now get to watch some live. I like it! Although it will never be as good as cricket for me!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2013, 08:07:39 AM
The suspensions have started

Ryan Braun banned for the rest of the season. Looks like he took a plea-bargain.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9500252/ryan-braun-milwaukee-brewers-suspended-remainder-2013-season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 23, 2013, 04:59:36 PM
The suspensions have started

Ryan Braun banned for the rest of the season. Looks like he took a plea-bargain.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9500252/ryan-braun-milwaukee-brewers-suspended-remainder-2013-season

Who is next on the list? A-Rod or a-Fraud as they call him on the Evil Empire forums, There is also a strong rumour that they want Soriano from the Cubs, please let this happen.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 23, 2013, 05:02:37 PM
Garzo goes to the Rangers, Cubs rebuilding...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130722&content_id=54362562&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2013, 12:35:36 PM
Ryan Braun is Jim Trott

"no, no, no, yes" (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/8-times-Ryan-Braun-denied-connection-to-drugs-before-suspension-216644541.html)

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/5549754072acf327fce76953aaf04f40/tumblr_mfjoto3XAM1s19uoqo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 25, 2013, 04:21:36 PM
Bad ankle break for Tim Hudson last night, I shall find a link.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 25, 2013, 04:24:17 PM
Ouch...

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130724&content_id=54654520&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2013, 01:10:57 PM
Try not to mourn too long Cubs fans

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9510241/alfonso-soriano-close-returning-new-york-yankees-according-sources
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2013, 10:37:44 PM
Soriano's return to the Highlanders has been confirmed

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130725&content_id=54762224&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 26, 2013, 10:40:34 PM
Great news, long way to go but that helps.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2013, 10:45:38 PM
The Highlanders are clearly taking the opposite approach to team building to Villa
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2013, 04:09:12 PM
Growing Up Mantle (http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/print-view/growing-up-mantle-20130726)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2013, 07:26:05 PM
More Biogenesis derived bans will be coming this week

A-Rod could be gone until 2015

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/mlb_bans_in_ped_case_likely_to_drop_9vrYirxam2vt7mihs3UiKI
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 28, 2013, 07:33:00 PM
Excellent, clean up the sport
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2013, 11:15:41 AM
Great news for readers of fine baseball writing

Peter Gammons is launching his own site (http://deadspin.com/and-now-peter-gammons-is-launching-his-own-site-951170191)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 31, 2013, 03:35:28 PM
Great news for readers of fine baseball writing

Peter Gammons is launching his own site (http://deadspin.com/and-now-peter-gammons-is-launching-his-own-site-951170191)

Will he be hamming it up on there?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 31, 2013, 11:09:52 PM
Great news for readers of fine baseball writing

Peter Gammons is launching his own site (http://deadspin.com/and-now-peter-gammons-is-launching-his-own-site-951170191)

Will he be hamming it up on there?

Is he in hock to his employers?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 01, 2013, 02:51:49 AM
He must be happy as a pig in sh*t
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2013, 09:03:27 PM
Bans announced



All players except one have accepted their punishments.

No prizes for guessing the one who's going to appeal

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9540755/mlb-bans-13-including-alex-rodriguez-new-york-yankees-2014
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 05, 2013, 09:10:18 PM
211 games, ouch
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 05, 2013, 09:20:05 PM
211 games, ouch

Extended ban for encouraging other players to use drugs, trying to hamper MLB's investigation and for also being a cock.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 06, 2013, 03:27:32 AM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 06, 2013, 03:53:04 AM
Agreed, selfish twat.

Anyway, how about the Pirates?  Best team in baseball - still!   First things first, they need to break the 20 season losing curse, then they can think about winning the World Series!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 06, 2013, 11:58:51 AM
Agreed, selfish twat.

Anyway, how about the Pirates?  Best team in baseball - still!   First things first, they need to break the 20 season losing curse, then they can think about winning the World Series!

Looks like the Bucs will get at least a Wild Card spot.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 06, 2013, 02:09:17 PM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.

I know of A-Rod, but I'm just curious as to why he's a cock? I only know of him vaguely, but has his behaviour in the past indicated he's a bit of a dick?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 06, 2013, 07:22:42 PM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.

I know of A-Rod, but I'm just curious as to why he's a cock? I only know of him vaguely, but has his behaviour in the past indicated he's a bit of a dick?

12 people were charged, including A-Rod.   He's the only one that appealed knowing that would allow him to play out this season - presumably for selfish reasons and I think that's why he labeled him as a dick.   All the others waived their right to appeal and took a lesser suspension and will be back for next season or the playoffs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 06, 2013, 07:51:48 PM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.

I know of A-Rod, but I'm just curious as to why he's a cock? I only know of him vaguely, but has his behaviour in the past indicated he's a bit of a dick?

12 people were charged, including A-Rod.   He's the only one that appealed knowing that would allow him to play out this season - presumably for selfish reasons and I think that's why he labeled him as a dick.   All the others waived their right to appeal and took a lesser suspension and will be back for next season or the playoffs.

Ah cheers.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 06, 2013, 08:44:22 PM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.

I know of A-Rod, but I'm just curious as to why he's a cock? I only know of him vaguely, but has his behaviour in the past indicated he's a bit of a dick?

12 people were charged, including A-Rod.   He's the only one that appealed knowing that would allow him to play out this season - presumably for selfish reasons and I think that's why he labeled him as a dick.   All the others waived their right to appeal and took a lesser suspension and will be back for next season or the playoffs.

Correct, despite the evidence he continues to plead innocence... if you have made a mistake and been caught hold your hands up, don't wait until you retire as that only hurts the game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2013, 09:11:26 PM
Motley Crue interrupt play

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=29604209&c_id=mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2013, 12:47:16 PM
Appealed so he can finish his career but IMO just covers himself in more crap, he is a cock and I hope the give him a longer ban.

I know of A-Rod, but I'm just curious as to why he's a cock? I only know of him vaguely, but has his behaviour in the past indicated he's a bit of a dick?

Yep, A-Rod's behavior has easily justified him being called a cock / dick

(http://cache.boston.com/images/sports/redsox/2004/1020_arod_1024768.jpg)

Quote
During Game 6 of the 2004 ALCS against the Red Sox, Rodriguez hit a slow roller between first base and the pitcher's mound. As Boston hurler Bronson Arroyo fielded the ball and tried to apply the tag, A-Rod slapped the ball from his glove. Derek Jeter, who was on first base, came around to score while Rodriguez advanced to second base as the ball rolled to shallow rightfield. The umpires huddled after the play and ruled that A-Rod's slap was interference, forcing Jeter to return to second base and nullifying the run. Boston went onto win the game and the series

(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/1102/alex.rodriguez.worst.moments/images/alex-rodriguez-john-mcdonald.jpg)

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During an early-season matchup with the Blue Jays, Rodriguez got into some hot water north of the border. With two out in the ninth and the Yankees leading 10-5, Jorge Posada hit an infield pop-up. As third baseman Howie Clark settled under the ball, Rodriguez ran past him on the base path. Video replays clearly showed Rodriguez yelling something that was described by Jays on the field as "Mine!" or "I got it!" The ball dropped, a run scored and Jays shortstop John McDonald had to be restrained from attacking Rodriguez, who insisted he only yelled, "Ha."
I was actually at this game and within ear-shot. As A-Roid yelled out I remember thinking "WTF is he playing at"


Also ................

Announcing that he was opting out of his contract whilst the World Series was being played

Chatting up women in the stands after he'd been dropped from the team

Having two oil-paintings done featuring himself as the torso of a centaur

Having a photo taken of him kissing himself in a mirror

(http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/uploaded_images/a-rod-kisses-himself-details-magazine-04-791912.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: bertlambshank on August 14, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
MLB at bat free for BlackBerry z10 users.Go to app store swipe down enter mlb1000.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2013, 07:58:19 AM
Alfonso Soriano has 13 RBI in his last two games for the Highlanders.

Rumours of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2013, 10:13:58 PM
Just your bog standard wild pitch on an intentional walk, walk-off win

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=29698053
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 17, 2013, 10:18:10 PM
Ouch !!

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18x7lrvcswxyygif/ku-xlarge.gif)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 18, 2013, 08:23:57 PM
A-Rod's coming out fighting

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/9577397/new-york-yankees-challenge-alex-rodriguez-release-medical-records
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on August 22, 2013, 10:46:46 PM
Just your bog standard wild pitch on an intentional walk, walk-off win

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=29698053

I saw a run scored on an attempted intentional walk that became a wild pitch on the first game I went to. How common or uncommon is it? (Royals at Cubs, July 2001 since you're asking)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2013, 11:25:13 AM
Wild pitches during an intentional walk do occur every now and again. Pitchers aren't used to throwing deliberately wide, so sometimes they over do it.


I was at a game in Alrlington (Texas Rangers) back in 2000 that looked like it had ended on a walk-off balk. The winners were celebrating and people were starting to leave when the Umpires huddled and decided to reverse the call. After the on-field arguments had died down, the game went 13 innings. I was due to be on the post-game radio show and was eventually interviewed at 1am
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2013, 11:27:05 AM
Ryan Braun has issued a statement finally confessing to using PEDs and apologizing for throwing the sample collector under the bus.

However he has still not said what he took and where he got the drugs from.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 23, 2013, 08:20:51 PM
Wild pitches during an intentional walk do occur every now and again. Pitchers aren't used to throwing deliberately wide, so sometimes they over do it.


Yeah but that one you linked was ridiculous.  It's almost like he did it on purpose because he didn't agree with the decision to walk the guy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 23, 2013, 09:06:29 PM
Bill "Spaceman" Lee, one of the great characters in the game and still playing at age 66

http://pacificsbaseball.com/news/index.html?article_id=395
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 27, 2013, 12:02:46 PM
Wild pitches during an intentional walk do occur every now and again. Pitchers aren't used to throwing deliberately wide, so sometimes they over do it.

definitely not on purpose.  he just wasn't paying attention.
Yeah but that one you linked was ridiculous.  It's almost like he did it on purpose because he didn't agree with the decision to walk the guy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 27, 2013, 12:08:19 PM
Matt Harvey out for the year and next year.

Says he won't get the surgery.

Maybe I am mistaken, but don't a lot of players get better after the surgery?


The only things more annoying than the Arod thing going on with my team are:

1) David Ortiz making comments? ummm dude, you juiced and NEVER faced the music.

2) First he was in trouble for NOT helping the investigation, and now he is in trouble for being a rat? how does that happen?

3) The Yankees (who I love, but...) are trying to garner enough support from fans from all over to void his contract, (and it's working) while no one had any trouble paying these guys (yankees, sox, marlins WS teams) when it was making them $$.

4) Ummmm why does he have a separate "secret suspension", and how does the players union not call bulls**t on that? you can't have a penalty and then make one person's suspension MUCH worse just because fans don't like him.  I don't feel bad, don't get me wrong, but huh?!?!?


And everyone who knows me knows that I loved Arod and was willing to give him a second chance.  Even a third chance, but like come on dude... the guys skill set was so amazing that I bet his improvement from the juice was minimal anyway.  What a dongbag.
But still, the yankees are doing him dirty.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on August 27, 2013, 12:17:26 PM
Since I am already hijacking the thread after a long hiatus...

UK Redsox, you coming to the bronx this year? Let me know, I haven't seen the yankees get swept by the sox yet (although for them to get swept, it doesn't have to be by the sox)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 27, 2013, 12:38:20 PM
Since I am already hijacking the thread after a long hiatus...

UK Redsox, you coming to the bronx this year? Let me know, I haven't seen the yankees get swept by the sox yet (although for them to get swept, it doesn't have to be by the sox)

I won't be over this year. Work problems and then an operation mean that this'll be the first year since 1997 that I haven't been Stateside at least once.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 27, 2013, 10:44:59 PM
The Mets are having a "Marlon Byrd" T-shirt giveaway at tonight's game.

In typical Mets cock-up fashion, guess which player they've traded this afternoon !

http://deadspin.com/the-mets-trade-marlon-byrd-hours-before-marlon-byrd-t-s-1209098522
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on September 03, 2013, 05:28:32 PM
The Pirates need two more victories to have a winning season for the first time since 1992.   Giddy times indeed!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 20, 2013, 07:31:25 PM
The Red Sox have clinched a place in the playoffs. That's a surprise given their form over the past couple of years.

The Dodgers have clinched the NL West.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on September 20, 2013, 09:50:42 PM
Magic number is now 4 for the Pirates.  They open a 3 game home series against the Reds tonight, their division rivals and play-off spot rivals.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2013, 07:38:20 AM
"The Pirates make the playoffs............ theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Pirates make the playoffs"

First time for 21 years
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on September 24, 2013, 10:54:11 PM
Just been brrowsing the standings and when did Houston switch to the American League?
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Post by: The Left Side on September 24, 2013, 10:56:17 PM
Just been brrowsing the standings and when did Houston switch to the American League?

End of last season.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 25, 2013, 04:04:34 AM
Wacha doing! One out from a no hitter!

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/mlb/wacha-flirts-with-no-no-cards-magic-number-at-3?ymd=20130924&content_id=61576102&vkey=news_mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 25, 2013, 08:10:14 AM
Just been brrowsing the standings and when did Houston switch to the American League?

End of last season.

And they're still shit
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 25, 2013, 08:14:27 AM
Rally cap on and rubbing something for good luck (http://deadspin.com/braves-fan-ignores-baseball-fondles-nearby-womans-bre-1381594072)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 25, 2013, 06:09:22 PM
He must have a felt a right tit.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on September 30, 2013, 05:34:43 PM
Cubs fire Sveum as their manager, not to fussed about losing him.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 02, 2013, 01:23:19 PM
Pirates win the NL wildcard game by spanking the Reds.   You should catch the highlights on mlb.com - some very intense baseball, especially the 2nd inning.   20 years of pent up frustration in those fans!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2013, 09:25:38 AM
Cubs fire Sveum as their manager, not to fussed about losing him.

Girardi from the Highlanders to the Cubs ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 04, 2013, 03:50:55 AM
Cubs fire Sveum as their manager, not to fussed about losing him.

Girardi from the Highlanders to the Cubs ?

We could do worse and he is from Chicagoland.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2013, 11:29:27 AM
Cubs fire Sveum as their manager, not to fussed about losing him.

Girardi from the Highlanders to the Cubs ?

We could do worse and he is from Chicagoland.

I had to assist in stalking Joe whilst in San Francisco. My mate's girlfriend (now wife) was obsessed with him.

We hung out in the lobby of the team hotel and eventually cornered him as he exited an elevator. Genene grabbed hold of Joe while me and Brian snapped the photos.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2013, 12:09:55 PM
Sox through to the next round after beating the Rays 3-1
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Post by: The Left Side on October 10, 2013, 04:55:49 AM
Pirates lose to the Cards & Girardi is sticking with the evil empire, not a good day.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 10, 2013, 07:55:00 AM
That's a shame about the Pirates. Hopefully they won't now return to their normal sub-500 standard.

Meanwhile, here's an interview with the most interesting man in baseball, Rays' manager Joe Maddon

http://espn.go.com/espn/print?id=9727219&type=Story&imagesPrint=off
Title: Baseball thread
Post by: danlanza on October 12, 2013, 11:43:37 PM
First time watching a live game on telly. ST Louis Cardinals against Los Angeles.
Great game to watch, just have no clue about the rules at all. Any info would be good as on Spanish tv we have a live  baseball game every Saturday night. Many thanks.
 An interested baseball fan, possibly, sort of, ish.
Title: Re: Baseball thread
Post by: The Left Side on October 13, 2013, 04:40:57 AM
Welcome Dan, the MLB season in North America is almost done but you have joined in at a good time as the playoffs are underway. Take a read through the other baseball thread for a bit of fun and bants!! Pick a team (my team are the Chicago Cubs who are a bit like the Villa except they don't have the success that we had) and enjoy the games!
Title: Re: Baseball thread
Post by: Legion on October 13, 2013, 10:35:31 AM
Rounders with padding.
Title: Re: Baseball thread
Post by: The Left Side on October 13, 2013, 05:04:41 PM
Could this be worth merging with the other baseball thread?
Title: Re: Baseball thread
Post by: UK Redsox on October 13, 2013, 09:41:56 PM
Could this be worth merging with the other baseball thread?

There's another baseball thread. I did not know that  ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 13, 2013, 09:59:13 PM
Let's hope that the Red Sox bats get going tonight after almost getting no-hit last night.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 14, 2013, 03:57:39 AM
Erm well that got a run tonight.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 14, 2013, 04:31:58 AM
Erm well that got a run tonight.

well hush my mouth, tied at 5-5
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2013, 10:35:41 AM
Papi and Salty to the rescue
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2013, 01:32:36 PM
Happy Orval Overall Day Cubs fans

105 and counting
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 14, 2013, 07:16:55 PM
10 years ago since Bartman too, next year is ours ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2013, 12:23:53 PM
Umpire Wally Bell has died of a heart attack at the age of 48.

He was one of the first Umpires I met (in Montreal back in 1998)

http://www.vindy.com/news/2013/oct/15/baseball-umpire-wally-bell-dies/?newswatch
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 16, 2013, 11:46:06 AM
10 years ago since Bartman too, next year is ours ;)


NY Times Article (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/14/sports/baseball/10-years-later-a-cubs-fan-remains-invisible.html?_r=0&adxnnl=1&pagewanted=print&adxnnlx=1381920258-GYIPbSUg+peDm6kc1rOPxg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2013, 06:50:19 PM
Cards reach the World Series, oh joy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2013, 11:33:59 AM
"The Red Sox win the pennant........ the Red Sox win the pennant" (http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=31167241&c_id=mlb&topic_id=vtp_mm_wrapup)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2013, 08:15:52 AM
1-0
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 25, 2013, 10:07:24 AM
1-1
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Post by: usav on October 25, 2013, 01:59:42 PM
1-1
;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2013, 10:36:37 AM
Uh oh !!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 27, 2013, 04:03:42 PM
I thought the interference call was a bit ridiculous. The 3rd baseman had no chance of getting out of the way
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 27, 2013, 05:10:04 PM
2-1 cards, yesterday was not a good day for sports.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2013, 11:47:53 AM
2-2 on a walk-off-pick-off
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 28, 2013, 02:37:43 PM
I thought the interference call was a bit ridiculous. The 3rd baseman had no chance of getting out of the way

I agree, but in the rules it doesn't matter if it was deliberate or not he still impeded his progress to the next base, in this case home.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 28, 2013, 10:09:53 PM
2-2 on a walk-off-pick-off

So Wong.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2013, 03:28:53 AM
3-2 to the Red Sox and they head back to bean town, UK Redsox will be happy!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 29, 2013, 03:32:25 AM
I thought the interference call was a bit ridiculous. The 3rd baseman had no chance of getting out of the way

I agree, but in the rules it doesn't matter if it was deliberate or not he still impeded his progress to the next base, in this case home.

Yeah, just seen the rule clarification in fairness.

Watching ESPN last night, it was quite interesting to hear one of the pundits say he thought that the runner deliberately made contact with the 3rd baseman in order to draw the call
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2013, 08:46:03 AM
3-2 to the Red Sox and they head back to bean town, UK Redsox will be happy!

Indeed, he is
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2013, 06:11:29 PM
3-2 to the Red Sox and they head back to bean town, UK Redsox will be happy!

Indeed, he is

They shouldn't mess that up ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2013, 10:06:44 AM
3-2 to the Red Sox and they head back to bean town, UK Redsox will be happy!

Indeed, he is

They shouldn't mess that up ;)

The Sox need to close this thing out tonight.

The thought of a Game 7 started by Jake Peavy has me very worried
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 30, 2013, 04:06:43 PM
Lackey should get it done tonight, last time they won it in Boston was 1918!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 31, 2013, 03:24:33 AM
Red Sox Win!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 31, 2013, 07:39:15 AM
Get the f%^ in !!!

(http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/229/files/2013/10/redsoxfinalout.gif)

(http://c.o0bg.com/rf/image_835w/Boston/2011-2020/2013/10/31/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/stan60-16989.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 31, 2013, 02:51:35 PM
Ed Milliband, the Red Sox fan (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/danhodges/100243898/ed-miliband-is-a-real-baseball-fan-better-than-being-a-fake-football-fan-like-most-politicians/)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 31, 2013, 11:42:22 PM
Pretty boring winning all these World Series.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 06, 2013, 08:02:37 AM
Looks like the end is near for the Houston Astrodome (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9930313/houston-voters-approve-referendum-save-astrodome)

I never got to see a baseball game in the Dome, my first visit to Houston was the year that (the then) Enron Field opened.

I did however see a couple of High School Football games there
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 09, 2013, 08:31:50 PM
I didn't know until today that the legendary John Russell is as much of a baseball nut as me
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 11, 2013, 08:07:27 PM
The Braves are leaving Turner Field (aka the 1996 Olympic stadium) and moving to a new ballpark in the Atlanta suburbs from 2017

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-plan-to-build-new-stadium-in-cobb/nbpNQ/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 20, 2013, 12:06:48 PM
One of the reasons that the Braves gave for wanting to move from Turner Field was that they needed a ballpark with more parking. Therefore, they're moving to a ballpark with 2500 less parking spaces (http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2013/11/19/6251/new-braves-stadium-being-built-to-cure-inadequate-parking-will-feature-2500-fewer-parking-spaces/)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 21, 2013, 08:09:40 AM
In the first big deal of the off-season the Tigers have traded Prince Fielder to the Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/columnists/tim-cowlishaw/20131120-cowlishaw-adding-durable-proven-clean-up-hitter-puts-texas-rangers-a-step-closer-to-world-series-return.ece

The Tigers can now move Miggy back to First Base and sign someone to improve their defense at Third
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on November 22, 2013, 11:39:07 AM
Prince Fielder is a grat name for a baseball player.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 22, 2013, 01:26:30 PM
Player's Association head Michael Weiner, dead at 51

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10015217/mlb-players-union-leader-michael-weiner-dies-51
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 06, 2013, 02:55:12 AM
Ellsbury has gone to the Evil Empire, hmmm!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2013, 08:21:53 AM
Ellsbury has gone to the Evil Empire, hmmm!

For the years and money that the Highlanders offered, they can have him.

Why would they want to pay that much for his decline years ?

What happens with Cano now ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 07, 2013, 01:10:31 PM
Looks like Cano to the Mariners for $240m
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2013, 04:53:38 PM
Retired managers Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox have been unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10108269/joe-torre-tony-la-russa-bobby-cox-elected-hall-fame

With so many former executives on the election committee, there was no way that the late Players' Union leader Marvin Miller was going to make it.


The player vote will come soon. Anyone who doesn't vote Greg Maddux should have their voting rights revoked.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 11, 2013, 07:45:07 AM
One for our Cubs fans, Mark Prior has retired at age 33

http://mlb.si.com/2013/12/10/mark-prior-retires-cubs/

If only Dusty Baker hadn't have blown out the arms of Prior and Wood
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 13, 2013, 02:32:12 AM
Can't help but think... "what if" with him.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 13, 2013, 08:12:41 AM
The Rangers have taken Russell Wilson in the "Rule 5 " Minor League Draft.

I'm surprised that his contract with the Mariners allows him to return to baseball but apparently he's already told the Rangers that he intends to be at spring training.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Toronto Villa on December 15, 2013, 01:44:29 AM
The Rangers have taken Russell Wilson in the "Rule 5 " Minor League Draft.

I'm surprised that his contract with the Mariners allows him to return to baseball but apparently he's already told the Rangers that he intends to be at spring training.

the Seahawks :)

He'll be the first two sport player since Deion Sanders I believe if he actually plays.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 15, 2013, 09:42:39 AM
Yep, you spotted my deliberate error.

I suspect that Wilson will just attend Spring Training and not play any actual games. However, the fact that this was a Rule 5 pick might mean that he has to start the season on the roster.

Brian Jordan was after Prime.

However, neither of them compare to Bo Jackson, an All Star in both sports.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2014, 11:07:48 AM
Jerry Coleman dead at 89

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/jan/05/jerry-coleman-died-padres/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 06, 2014, 11:10:25 AM
RIP Jerry Coleman
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 06, 2014, 11:15:44 AM
Yep, you spotted my deliberate error.

I suspect that Wilson will just attend Spring Training and not play any actual games. However, the fact that this was a Rule 5 pick might mean that he has to start the season on the roster.

Brian Jordan was after Prime.

However, neither of them compare to Bo Jackson, an All Star in both sports.



Bo Jackson was just a phenom.  Completely insane.  Most people who know enough to know (i.e. not people like me who know nothing) say he was the best pure athlete they have ever seen.

If you have a chance, they did an ESPN Film about him called You Don't Know Bo.  It will amaze you.

Some quick highlights that I didn't know (but I guess are common knowledge: not a spoiler)
-turned down a multi-million dollar NFL contract to play minor league baseball
-never lifted weights
-is an expert archer

When I was a kid, my father took me to a Yankee/Royals game.  I remember when he came up to a bat a lady behind us said "This guy is huge, he looks like a football player..."  haha
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 06, 2014, 11:32:40 AM
As for the Cano thing, as a Yankee fan I don't blame the guy for leaving

 (I do think it's weird that he is saying he was disrespected, but whatever...)

Here is my take:

He got more money.  He didn't grow up a Yankee fan. He gets to play somewhere slightly under the radar.
I have also heard that Mariners games are broadcast in Japan, which is a big baseball market, but I don't know if that is true.
I do think that the insane contract Ellsbury got pissed him off a little too.

Here's the thing:
He has seen what other big name players do, and they play in smaller markets with big contracts, and when that team can't afford them, they trade them to big market teams at 2/3 the price while they pick up the back 1/3 (See Arod from Texas to Yankees).
If he plays well, the Mets,Sox, Phillies,Dodgers will come knocking.  The Mariners can't possibly keep him around if they don't make the jump to next level, and if and when that doesn't happen, they will deal him... and still probably have to pay him.


In all honesty, I love Cano.  I wish him the best.  Did he sometimes look like he did not hustle? yeah.  Did he sometimes look lazy? yeah.  But was he?  I don't think so.  I think he was so naturally good that everything looked effortless. 

Did it drive me crazy when he didn't run out infield balls to first base? yes.  Do I think it would have mattered? no.

I will cheer him when he comes back to yankee stadium as I am sure most people will.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2014, 12:26:59 PM
Yep, the ESPN film on Bo is excellent. It was on TV over here a couple of months ago

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 08, 2014, 07:58:18 AM
The Hall of Fame results will be announced today and its already known that Greg Maddux will not be the first unanimous selection.

One idiot writer submitted a ballot with just one name, Jack Morris. The writer says that he won't vote for anyone who played during "the steroid era", conveniently ignoring that Morris played during that time as well.

http://deadspin.com/greg-maddux-will-not-be-a-unanimous-hall-of-famer-1496300490

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 08, 2014, 07:50:59 PM
As expected, Maddux, Glavine and Thomas are elected at the first attempt

Biggio misses out by 0.2% in his second year.

http://baseballhall.org/news/press-releases/bbwaa-elects-greg-maddux-tom-glavine-and-frank-thomas

Palmeiro fails to get the minimum 5% to stay on the ballot.

Someone voted for Armando Benitez  :o
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2014, 06:20:15 PM
A-Rod suspended for the whole of the 2014 season after the arbitrator cuts the ban from 211 games to 162

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10278277/alex-rodriguez-suspension-reduced-162-games

A-Rod will now try to get an injunction and take this to court.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: bertlambshank on January 11, 2014, 06:48:27 PM
A-Rod suspended for the whole of the 2014 season after the arbitrator cuts the ban from 211 games to 162

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10278277/alex-rodriguez-suspension-reduced-162-games

A-Rod will now try to get an injunction and take this to court.

I bet the Yankees are pissing themselves,not having to pay him.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2014, 06:58:28 PM
Yep. This either gives The Highlanders a chance of achieving their aim of keeping their salary under $189m in order to re-set their revenue sharing or maybe bidding for Tanaka

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masahiro_Tanaka
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: OzVilla on January 12, 2014, 10:07:56 AM
A-Rod suspended for the whole of the 2014 season after the arbitrator cuts the ban from 211 games to 162

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10278277/alex-rodriguez-suspension-reduced-162-games

A-Rod will now try to get an injunction and take this to court.

I bet the Yankees are pissing themselves,not having to pay him.

I thought they still have to pay out his contract which runs for another 3 years?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 12, 2014, 12:53:16 PM
Nope, the Highlanders don't have to pay A-Rod while he's supspended
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 16, 2014, 11:16:33 AM
As everyone knows, I am a huge Yankee fan.

But seriously, they are pissing me off with this whole Arod thing.  So is baseball.

Is he a scumbag? yeah… of course.

But he is the ultimate scapegoat for the yankees and baseball.  Think about this.

1) He has NEVER failed an official MLB drug test.
2) The only drug test he failed was from a sealed test where several other players failed as well yet his name was the only name leaked- Right there, thats his own players union protecting everyone BUT him.
3) Bosch first said he didn't have anything on Arod, he then gets paid some money and he suddenly does? Whats the proof he is telling the truth you ask? HE HAS MADE THE STATEMENT MORE THAN ONCE!  seriously! he is his own verification of his own facts!!
4) Full season suspension based on no official failed drug test, while that is clearly not the precedent.
5) because he is arod and a known a**hole, it is ok? why isn't his players union freaking out?

Baseball REALLY wanted the all time record holder to be a yankee, when it didn't work for them they were pissed and they are taking it out on him.
Don't get me wrong, he almost surely is guilty, but this is definitely a Yankee led witch hunt.

Meanwhile guys like Big Papi can just brush their failed drug tests under the rug and pretend it never happened and no one cares...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on January 16, 2014, 10:50:23 PM

1) He has NEVER failed an official MLB drug test.

After the whole Lance Armstrong thing, I don't trust anyone whether they passed a test or not.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 23, 2014, 08:57:44 AM
The Highlanders have signed Tanaka for $155m over 7 years (plus the $20m "posting" fee to the the Rakuten Eagles).

The new system between MLB and NPB stitches up the Japanese teams. Under the old system the Eagles could have expected $50m plus.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 26, 2014, 12:15:32 PM
Evil empires combine.......

Fox is taking over the Yankees' "YES" TV network

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10346996/21st-century-fox-take-majority-control-yes-network
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on January 27, 2014, 11:51:02 AM

1) He has NEVER failed an official MLB drug test.

After the whole Lance Armstrong thing, I don't trust anyone whether they passed a test or not.

yeah, but this makes no sense.  If you think 100% of people are doing it, then don't watch.  If you don't, you need a parameter to create the baseline. 
Either way, the point is that they created a new rule just because they didn't like the guy.

Braun actually failed tests and managed to get someone FIRED in the process, and he lied.  But Arod, who didn't fail a test gets a worse punishment? Why?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2014, 01:09:49 PM
Because he's A-Rod and most people disliked him anyway for being an arrogant arsehole.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 07, 2014, 07:49:00 AM
Hall of Fame player and broadcaster for the Mets, Ralph Kiner dies aged 91
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 08, 2014, 09:58:04 AM
pmarachi's boy has dropped the legal challenges against his ban

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10420424/alex-rodriguez-new-york-yankees-withdraws-lawsuit-overturn-suspension
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 12, 2014, 10:38:57 PM
The Captain's retiring after 2014

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/10444978/derek-jeter-says-2014-last-season-via-facebook-post
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 14, 2014, 04:32:55 PM
Be very funny is loads pay stupid money for tickets and he doesn't play.

Jeter's final series as a Yankee is set to be Sept. 26-28 at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. And within minutes of Wednesday's announcement, ticket prices started soaring on the Web.

Ticket aggregator TiqIQ said the cheapest seat for Jeter's scheduled final game at about 2 p.m. ET, before Jeter's announcement was posted, was $26. An hour later, the site didn't have anything for less than $200.

Jim Holzman, CEO and president of Boston-based Ace Tickets, the largest broker in town, saw an uptick as well. Ace raised the prices for a bleacher seat from $129 to $149. A field-box seat jumped from $275 to $349.

As of 5:30 p.m. ET, the average ticket price for Jeter's last game was $1,153.01, up 278.2 percent from 2 p.m. ET.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 14, 2014, 11:17:25 PM
If there's nothing on that final series, I can see Jeter skipping the games and making his final appearance a game at the Death Star.

After this season Jeter can concentrate full time on his main hobby............ Shagging starlets.

It's hell being Derek Jeter.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 07, 2014, 07:28:36 AM
Not a player but this bloke allowed many players, especially pitchers, to make many millions of dollars

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/10566130/dr-frank-jobe-pioneer-tommy-john-surgery-dies-age-88
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 12, 2014, 08:52:40 AM
Bloke lets his kid roll away while he tries to catch a baseball

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-fan-lets-kid-stroller-roll-hill-catch-ball-article-1.1717252
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 19, 2014, 12:08:05 PM
The Regular Season starts this weekend with two games between the D'Backs and Dodgers in Sydney.

So, who's ya got for 2014 ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 19, 2014, 03:36:13 PM
Astros vs. Cubs in the World Series, nailed on!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 19, 2014, 03:46:15 PM
Astros vs. Cubs in the World Series, nailed on!

Which is more likely ? Cubs winning the World Series or Villa winning the FA Cup ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 20, 2014, 02:36:28 AM
I think Villa have more chance but you never know, back to the baseball and the Trolleydodgers are my tip for the WS.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2014, 09:00:01 PM
Here's my picks

NL West - Dodgers
NL Central - Cardinals
NL East - Nationals
NL Wild Card - Braves

AL West - Angels
AL Central - Tigers
AL East - Rays
AL Wild Card - Red Sox

World Series - Tigers over Cardinals
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 21, 2014, 06:29:25 PM
To get me in the mood for the season opener I rented the Ken Burn's film "Baseball" the other day, certainly is interesting, I am up to 1900 and looking forward to the next two discs. Anybody seen it?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 21, 2014, 11:32:32 PM
I bought the VHS box set in Cooperstown in 1998 and then had to lug it around for the rest of my trip.

That series was the inspiration for my interest in the Negro Leagues. I've now got dozens of books, several autographs and photos. I also met the man who started it all for me, Buck O'Neil on two occasions.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 26, 2014, 10:04:19 AM
More evidence of time travel

In a still from recently revealed 1920's film of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig can be seen in the background talking on a mobile phone

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsolbe2dCLY/Uy9XS84gMhI/AAAAAAAACEo/DoI-URCb5po/s1600/4.jpg)

http://baseballresearcher.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/some-very-fortunate-footage.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 28, 2014, 06:54:08 PM
Miggy signs a $244m extension, making his deal worth $292m

Nice work if you can get it
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 29, 2014, 10:37:14 AM
Angels hook their Trout for 6 seasons at $144m

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/10692095/los-angeles-angels-mike-trout-agree-six-year-extension

A nice insurance policy for Trout in case injuries derail his HOF destined career. He could have gone year to year with the Angels and then have been looking at $40m per season in free agency.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Yeltzer on March 31, 2014, 03:55:21 PM
Got tickets for Dodgers @ Giants in a couple of weeks time in San Francisco. Can't wait :-)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 03, 2014, 03:51:36 PM
2 games in for the Cubs and their record is 0-2, they lost the first game 1-0 in ten innings on Monday then the second game they lose 4-3 in sixteen (16) innings during the longest ever game in Pittsburgh. I don't know whether to laugh or cry!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on April 03, 2014, 06:45:20 PM
2 games in for the Cubs and their record is 0-2, they lost the first game 1-0 in ten innings on Monday then the second game they lose 4-3 in sixteen (16) innings during the longest ever game in Pittsburgh. I don't know whether to laugh or cry!

I fell asleep during game two last night.   I can't really talk to the Cubs, but the Pirates are going to struggle this year if they have to keep grinding results out again.   0 runs in the first 9 innings of game 1 and 2 runs last night in the first 9 innings is not a recipe for the playoffs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 03, 2014, 10:28:27 PM
Another close one today, Cubs win their first of the season 3-2... onwards and upwards!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2014, 01:31:04 PM
An article for our Cubs fans

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10716365/mlb-long-sad-history-managing-chicago-cubs
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 07, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
Good read and long too... just like waiting for a World Series. One day it will happen, not sure how but it will.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2014, 07:13:17 AM
It was 40 years ago that Hank passed The Babe

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10747394/mlb-remembering-no-715
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2014, 11:01:20 PM
Oldest former Major Leaguer dies at 102

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/23/conrado-marrero-dead-oldest-ex-mlb_n_5200181.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 25, 2014, 08:25:02 AM
Watched some baseball last night and just about followed it. Couple of things I'd like clarified, apologies if they sound idiotic. When the pitcher throws a "ball" ie not a strike, am I right in thinking after a certain number the batsman gets a free pass to first base? Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on April 25, 2014, 08:28:00 AM
Watched some baseball last night and just about followed it. Couple of things I'd like clarified, apologies if they sound idiotic. When the pitcher throws a "ball" ie not a strike, am I right in thinking after a certain number the batsman gets a free pass to first base? Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

After 4 "balls" the batsman gets a "walk" to first base.

You'd take the run and take the game into extra innings.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 25, 2014, 08:30:07 AM
Watched some baseball last night and just about followed it. Couple of things I'd like clarified, apologies if they sound idiotic. When the pitcher throws a "ball" ie not a strike, am I right in thinking after a certain number the batsman gets a free pass to first base? Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

After 4 "balls" the batsman gets a "walk" to first base.

You'd take the run and take the game into extra innings.

But they were 9-7 down and the home run would only have taken it to 9-8?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on April 25, 2014, 08:35:55 AM
Watched some baseball last night and just about followed it. Couple of things I'd like clarified, apologies if they sound idiotic. When the pitcher throws a "ball" ie not a strike, am I right in thinking after a certain number the batsman gets a free pass to first base? Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

After 4 "balls" the batsman gets a "walk" to first base.

You'd take the run and take the game into extra innings.

But they were 9-7 down and the home run would only have taken it to 9-8?


Sorry, didn't read your original post properly. In that case I suppose there would be an argument for not taking the run but I'm not sure if the batsman has any choice if its a home run.   
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2014, 08:36:10 AM
Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

Sorry, I don't understand this scenario.

If a side is two runs down and hits a home run, they're one run down and the next batter can tie it with a homer.

If a side is two runs down and hits a homer but the player stops at third base**, they'd still be two runs down but the next batter could still tie the game with a homer.

Therefore, what's the point of the first player stopping at third ?


(** not that you're allowed to do this anyway)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on April 25, 2014, 09:05:03 AM
Also the losing team were 2 runs short with 2 outs in the 9th, if the next batsman had hit a home run would he have been sensible to stop at 3rd base in order to try and get 2 runs later or do you take any run you can get? Thanks.

Sorry, I don't understand this scenario.

If a side is two runs down and hits a home run, they're one run down and the next batter can tie it with a homer.

If a side is two runs down and hits a homer but the player stops at third base**, they'd still be two runs down but the next batter could still tie the game with a homer.

Therefore, what's the point of the first player stopping at third ?


(** not that you're allowed to do this anyway)

Yes you're right of course, there's no advantage to be gained because the next person would still need to get a home run.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2014, 12:57:03 PM
Down by 17 runs to 1 after five innings

That's no problem for the Clinton Lumberkings

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2014_05_07_cliafx_burafx_1&t=g_box&sid=l118
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 09, 2014, 04:03:16 PM
Down by 17 runs to 1 after five innings

That's no problem for the Clinton Lumberkings

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2014_05_07_cliafx_burafx_1&t=g_box&sid=l118

Well done on finding that story.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 14, 2014, 09:09:03 PM
I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 15, 2014, 12:18:04 AM
I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 15, 2014, 04:09:57 AM
Ace
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on May 15, 2014, 09:38:49 AM
I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.

Wasn't that the name of the hotel in the Comic Strip's Fistful of Travellers Cheques?

"You want soft toilet paper you go to Hotel Gayboy."
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 15, 2014, 05:20:40 PM
I'm watching Phillies v Angels on a screen in a bar in SD, is the Phillies pitcher called Bastardo?

He is.

Wasn't that the name of the hotel in the Comic Strip's Fistful of Travellers Cheques?

"You want soft toilet paper you go to Hotel Gayboy."

The very same
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 16, 2014, 02:51:24 PM
All 5 teams in the AL East have a losing home record. The Villa influence is everywhere!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 16, 2014, 03:39:11 PM
All 5 teams in the AL East have a losing home record. The Villa influence is everywhere!



The Rays are worse than expected due to their pitching injuries, the Yankees are showing the signs of aging that were predicted (eg The Captain and CC), the Sox are just inconsistent and the Blue Jays are just an average team.

I can't see the Wild Card coming out of the AL East this season. That'll probably come from the AL West and the other teams feast on the decaying carcass of the Astros
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 27, 2014, 12:21:27 PM
Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on May 27, 2014, 03:33:36 PM
Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox

They will still be in the hunt come October.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 05, 2014, 09:03:06 PM
Finally a victory after ten straight losses for the Red Sox

They will still be in the hunt come October.

The Hunt For A Red October.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 06, 2014, 01:41:06 PM
The Red Sox are ridiculously streaky at the moment.

10 losses followed by 7 wins followed by 3 losses

I'll be seeing them twice soon. Thu 12th against Cleveland and then Mon 16th against Minnesota.

In between I'm going up to Lowell for the first three games of the Spinners (Red Sox Minor League Short-Season A) season.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 07, 2014, 08:23:47 PM
Shouldn't they be a Tigers minor league team?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2014, 10:03:20 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Johnny Baseball?

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11048210/johnny-manziel-drafted-san-diego-padres-28th-round
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2014, 11:17:35 PM
The story of Brien Taylor.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/11025655/mlb-draft-rise-fall-new-york-yankees-pitcher-brien-taylor
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 10, 2014, 10:49:11 PM
Bob Welch dead at 57

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11062293/bob-welch-former-oakland-athletics-los-angeles-dodgers-pitcher-dies-57

The last pitcher to win 25 games in a regular season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 13, 2014, 03:48:46 AM
2014 Trip-Game 1

First time at Fenway this season and I see a Sox victory over Cleveland, including a Big Papi home run.

Train to Lowell tomorrow for three Minor League games
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2014, 01:25:45 PM
I hope you are bringing me back a Red Sox present!
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2014, 06:29:11 PM
Is there anything in particular you're after Mr Shin?

I'll be back in Boston again on Monday. I'll pick you up a programme at least.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2014, 06:33:42 PM
Anything interesting. A prog would be good, or a badge, fridge magnet. Or any old Red Sox tat really if i'm honest!
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 15, 2014, 11:21:35 PM
Blimey, two bomb scares in Lowell whilst I was at today's Spinners game

http://www.lowellsun.com/breakingnews/ci_25968509/unrelated-bomb-scares-have-lowell-police-scrambling

I heard all the sirens going but thought that it was just a car wreck somewhere

I walked past City Hall around 4:15, so must have missed the second incident by just a few minutes
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2014, 06:34:42 PM
RIP Tony Gwynn, dead at 54

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11091626/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-san-diego-padres-died
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2014, 06:35:11 PM
Anything interesting. A prog would be good, or a badge, fridge magnet. Or any old Red Sox tat really if i'm honest!

Tat duly obtained
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2014, 06:38:46 PM
RIP Tony Gwynn, dead at 54

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11091626/hall-famer-tony-gwynn-san-diego-padres-died

That's a real shame, I was quite the fan of Gwynn in the 90s. Cracking hitter and seemed a nice guy.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2014, 06:39:21 PM
Anything interesting. A prog would be good, or a badge, fridge magnet. Or any old Red Sox tat really if i'm honest!

Tat duly obtained

Thank you very much Mr Sox. Hope you're having a good time.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
All going well so far Mr Shin.

Hope to meet up with a friend in Boston tonight. She's a lot hotter Red Sox fan than you are  ;D
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2014, 06:52:05 PM
All going well so far Mr Shin.

Hope to meet up with a friend in Boston tonight. She's a lot hotter Red Sox fan than you are  ;D

Doesn't she look like an ex boxer then? And I don't want to see photo proof!
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2014, 04:35:30 AM
Hey Mr Shin, guess who I saw tonight..........Ray "Bleeping" Knight
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2014, 03:17:31 PM
Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers pitches one of the great games of all time.
No hits, 15 strike outs

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340618119
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 19, 2014, 10:35:40 PM
Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers pitches one of the great games of all time.
No hits, 15 strike outs

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=340618119

Wouldn't It Be Good to be in his shoes, even if it was just for one day.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2014, 10:44:22 PM
He was a Riddle to the opposing batters
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 22, 2014, 04:51:33 AM
Turns out that the Kershaw no hitter would have been the first game I saw if I'd joined my friends on their West Coast trip ratheR than arranging my own East Coast visit.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 26, 2014, 04:23:29 AM
A second career no-hitter today for the Giants' Tim Lincecum.
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Post by: The Left Side on July 05, 2014, 10:41:59 PM
Cubs give up on this season by trading our two best starters... is it 2016 yet?
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 06, 2014, 10:47:30 AM
Cubs give up on this season by trading our two best starters... is it 2016 yet?

Go on, type the main player's name without looking up the spelling, I dares ya
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Post by: The Left Side on July 06, 2014, 06:10:44 PM
Shark
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2014, 12:39:04 PM
Its tough being a Cubs fan. Just ask Jack White.............

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtMG9mpCYAArFjg.jpg)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 24, 2014, 01:29:47 AM
Seeing The Goose might cheer him up.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtMGiDACUAAg8A2.jpg:large)
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Post by: The Left Side on July 24, 2014, 03:51:45 AM
Its tough being a Cubs fan. Just ask Jack White.............

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtMG9mpCYAArFjg.jpg)

Certainly is... nice to see Brad at Wrigley.
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Post by: edgysatsuma89 on July 25, 2014, 03:02:25 PM
I don't have any interest, however i am curious if there are any brits playing in the MLB? You get the odd one pop up in basketball and american football.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 26, 2014, 04:04:22 PM
I don't have any interest, however i am curious if there are any brits playing in the MLB? You get the odd one pop up in basketball and american football.

None at the moment that I'm aware of.

The most prominent in recent years was pitcher Lance Painter, who retired in 2003.

The most famous British player was Bobby Thomson





The most important Brit involved in baseball (after me, of course) was Harry Wright http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Wright
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Post by: edgysatsuma89 on July 27, 2014, 01:16:12 AM
I don't have any interest, however i am curious if there are any brits playing in the MLB? You get the odd one pop up in basketball and american football.

None at the moment that I'm aware of.

The most prominent in recent years was pitcher Lance Painter, who retired in 2003.

The most famous British player was Bobby Thomson





The most important Brit involved in baseball (after me, of course) was Harry Wright http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Wright

Something funny about their celebrations, i think it's the ageing bald slightly weighty men bouncing about. I just presumed with how happy they were that it was for the world series! But it was to qualify ... and lose.

That Wright bloke certainly revolutionised the game. I prefer 'Stockings', i might have watched the sport with those names.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2014, 01:08:58 PM
When a team decides to have a t-shirt givaway featuring the name of their star player, it would help to spell it correctly

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--VOOIDHF1--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/djx1xnzrawohpwti406f.png)

http://deadspin.com/the-rockies-are-giving-away-misspelled-troy-tulowitzki-1611506853
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2014, 08:57:19 AM
Fight night in Reno

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=34849937

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Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2014, 09:55:19 AM
A very busy trade-deadline day

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11293002/bold-general-managers-billy-beane-dave-dombrowski-go-wild-deadline-day

The biggest names moving were pitchers David Price from Tampa to Detroit and Jon Lester from Boston to Oakland.

From mlb.com
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In three-way trade, Tigers acquire David Price, Mariners acquire Austin Jackson and Rays acquire Nick Franklin, Drew Smyly and Willy Adames.

A's acquire Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes from Red Sox for Yoenis Cespedes.

Cardinals acquire John Lackey, Corey Littrell from Red Sox for Allen Craig, Joe Kelly

Yankees acquire Martin Prado from D-backs for Peter O'Brien.

Marlins acquire Jarred Cosart, Enrique Hernandez, Austin Wates from Astros for Jake Marisnick, Colin Moran, Francis Martes and a 2015 competitive balance pick.

Braves acquire James Russell, Emilio Bonifacio from Cubs for Victor Caratini.

Nationals acquire Asdrubal Cabrera from Indians for Zach Walters.

Mariners acquire Chris Denorfia from Padres for Stephen Kohlscheen and Abraham Almonte.

Orioles aquire Andrew Miller from Red Sox for Eduardo Rodriguez.

Yankees acquire Stephen Drew from Red Sox for Kelly Johnson.

Twins acquire Tommy Milone from A's for Sam Fuld.

Brewers acquire Gerardo Parra from D-backs for Mitch Haniger and Anthony Banda.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2014, 03:14:42 PM
20 years ago.............. The Strike

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11313564/mlb-1994-baseball-strike-effect-tony-gwynn-matt-williams-montreal-expos

Quote
Twenty years ago, baseball played a season that wasn't. Or a season that kind of was. There were at least 112 games per team -- some played a few more -- but no resolution. There were MVPs and Cy Young Awards, but no World Series winner.

Labor issues stopped the game on Aug. 12 and the season was forsaken entirely on Sept. 14. It was the baseball equivalent of an abandoned manuscript found in Salinger's basement, and it doesn't take much imagination to turn the game's roughest first draft into a fairy tale: Tony Gwynn would have become the first player since Ted Williams to hit .400; Matt Williams would have broken Roger Maris' single-season home run record; the Expos would have won the World Series and the team would still be in Montreal, playing in a state-of-the-art downtown ballpark.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2014, 08:05:51 AM
Manfred's the Man to take over from Bud Selig as MLB Commissioner

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11354603/rob-manfred-voted-next-mlb-commissioner
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2014, 09:52:52 AM
Regular season games in Holland and/or London back in MLB's plans for as soon as next year

http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2014/8/12/5997235/mlb-games-europe-bud-selig-2015
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Post by: The Left Side on August 16, 2014, 04:18:22 AM
Blimey, where will it be held in the UK?
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:53:44 PM
2015 schedules announced

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/93670512/2015-regular-season-schedule-revealed-by-mlb
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 09:54:56 PM
.........oh, and Justin Verlander is a very lucky bastard.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 10, 2014, 09:54:26 AM
The Dodgers commit three errors on one play

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24702073/gif-dodgers-make-three-throwing-errors-on-one-play
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Post by: The Left Side on September 10, 2014, 07:10:37 PM
The Dodgers commit three errors on one play

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24702073/gif-dodgers-make-three-throwing-errors-on-one-play

Wow, they look the Cubs look good.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 11, 2014, 09:34:35 AM
Whatyatalkinabout? The Cubs are good.

Baez and Soler are now mainstays of my fantasy team that won the regular season and is currently ahead in the first round of the playoffs
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Post by: pmarachi on September 11, 2014, 03:28:23 PM
Its tough being a Cubs fan. Just ask Jack White.............

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtMG9mpCYAArFjg.jpg)

I actually got to wrigley for the first time ever this year. Interesting park. I liked the area a lot and thought it was great.

It was a lot like Fenway, except somewhat less of a dump.
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Post by: The Left Side on September 11, 2014, 09:53:43 PM
Its tough being a Cubs fan. Just ask Jack White.............

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BtMG9mpCYAArFjg.jpg)

I actually got to wrigley for the first time ever this year. Interesting park. I liked the area a lot and thought it was great.

It was a lot like Fenway, except somewhat less of a dump.

Interesting, calling UK Redsox to the shop floor!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 12, 2014, 08:14:57 AM
I actually got to wrigley for the first time ever this year. Interesting park. I liked the area a lot and thought it was great.

It was a lot like Fenway, except somewhat less of a dump.

The Cubs have tried to copy what the Red Sox did at Fenway.

When I first went to Fenway (1997) and then Wrigley (1998) both ballparks were quite run down.

At the end of my 30 ballparks in 32 days trip back in 2000, I told a press conference at Cooperstown that I rated Wrigley the worst ballpark in terms of facilities / fan experience.

When the Red Sox new ownership came in, they opened up a lot more area inside Fenway for use by the fans by moving storage, offices etc offsite. They also embarked on an extensive maintenance program.

Meanwhile, the Cubs continued to operate on the "it's Wrigley, people will come anyway" basis and the ballpark got even more run down. It wasn't until after the concrete collapses of 2004 that the Cubs got serious about improving the ballpark. When I was last there in 2010, they'd made quite a bit of progress.


Did any of you ever get to old Tiger Stadium ? That was a great place to watch baseball. A mate and I managed to get a couple of seats in the upper deck right behind homeplate.

ie we were in the front row of this section

(http://www.thedetroitsportssite.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tiger-stadium.jpg)
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Post by: usav on September 12, 2014, 01:23:18 PM
A couple of players hit in the face by fastballs last night, not good!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 12, 2014, 05:22:14 PM
Giancarlo 'NotMikeAnymore" Stanton was one of them.

Chris Davis of the O's has been banned for 25 games (inc the playoffs) for using a banned stimulant (Adderall**).

It won't stop the O's making the playoffs but it will hurt them badly.

** a suspicious number of athletes seem to have developed ADHD recently.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 12, 2014, 05:38:28 PM
I actually got to wrigley for the first time ever this year. Interesting park. I liked the area a lot and thought it was great.

It was a lot like Fenway, except somewhat less of a dump.

Did any of you ever get to old Tiger Stadium ? That was a great place to watch baseball. A mate and I managed to get a couple of seats in the upper deck right behind homeplate.


We have relatives in Detroit who we were supposed to visit when I was a lad - we never did go though.

I grew up watching the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. When they moved to Veterans Stadium it seemed like baseball died - and we pretty much stopped going to games. (Connie Mack was 3 miles from our house - the Vet 15 miles)
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 17, 2014, 08:14:32 AM
The Eastern Divisions are settled.

The O's win the AL East and the Natinals win the NL East
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 18, 2014, 01:17:27 PM
The A's collapse continues, allowing the 'Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Orange County Southern California' to clinch the AL West
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 19, 2014, 05:35:56 PM
Glad to see that FAT FUCK Joe West was suspended. Obnoxious fat ******.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 20, 2014, 09:41:19 AM
Glad to see that FAT FUCK Joe West was suspended. Obnoxious fat c***.

I've met several MLB Umpires over the years and the most flattering way that I can describe any of them is "arrogant".
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2014, 08:17:01 AM
Little known Shortstop has a walk-off game winning hit in his last home game before retirement

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/28898650/v36599553/balnyy-jeter-gets-walkoff-hit-in-final-home-game
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 26, 2014, 12:26:10 PM
Fair play to him. He may be one of 'them' but I can't help liking and respecting the bloke. No Ted Williams though, walking off with a home run in his final at bat.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2014, 01:29:40 PM
It must be hell being Derek Jeter

The Girlfriends of Derek Jeter (http://thestir.cafemom.com/sports/168293/14_women_derek_jeter_dated/113332/mariah_carey)
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2014, 11:24:20 AM
"The Royals make the playoffs.......... the Royals make the playoffs"

First time for 29 years

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11596488/a-kansas-city-royals-celebration-29-years-making
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2014, 01:00:15 PM
Bast catch ever to seal a no-hitter



All the outs from Zimmermann's no-no

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_09_28_miamlb_wasmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=was#gid=2014_09_28_miamlb_wasmlb_1&mode=video
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Post by: The Left Side on September 29, 2014, 05:55:17 PM
Can't argue with that UKRS
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 30, 2014, 03:23:00 PM
Wild Card Games

Tue - Athletics @ Royals
Wed - Giants @ Pirates
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 30, 2014, 03:23:49 PM
Ron Gardenhire fired by the Twins after 13 seasons
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Post by: The Left Side on September 30, 2014, 06:35:27 PM
Ron Gardenhire fired by the Twins after 13 seasons

Interesting, I have always loved his name.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 30, 2014, 09:09:31 PM
60 years since 'The Catch'

http://youtu.be/7dK6zPbkFnE
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2014, 08:18:10 AM
Royals come from 7-3 down in the 8th to force extra innings. They then come from behind again to win in the 12th

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_09_30_oakmlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=kc
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Post by: The Left Side on October 01, 2014, 08:26:15 PM
Royals come from 7-3 down in the 8th to force extra innings. They then come from behind again to win in the 12th

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_09_30_oakmlb_kcamlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=kc

You have to love playoff baseball, unless you're a Blue Jays fan as they might not remember 20 years ago!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 02, 2014, 08:17:31 AM
San Fran thumped Pittsburgh in the NL Wild Card Game, so the Divisional Series matchups are now set.

My predictions

Tigers over Orioles
Angels over Royals

Natinals over Giants
Dodgers over Cardinals

LCS

Angels over Tigers
Natinals over Dodgers


World Series

Natinals over Angels
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Post by: The Left Side on October 02, 2014, 05:29:24 PM
Don't mind as long as we get good baseball, plus the Cards losing would be nice.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2014, 02:36:11 PM
Despite a good friend of mine being heavily involved with the Cards community work, them and the Giants are the only ones that I wouldn't want to see win.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 03, 2014, 04:35:58 PM
Despite a good friend of mine being heavily involved with the Cards community work, them and the Giants are the only ones that I wouldn't want to see win.



Why the Giants?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2014, 04:57:33 PM
Because they've won it twice recently.

Also, my childhood nickname was 'Dodger'**, so I've always had a soft spot for Los Angeles

(** lost it when I started playing rugby for Lyd and one of the props already went by that nickname)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 03, 2014, 05:28:30 PM
Turner Field (a few minutes ago) seen from the top of the multi-story car-park by work

(http://i60.tinypic.com/2ykxuu0.jpg)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2014, 05:48:55 PM
A perfectly good ballpark that's deemed unsuitable by the team's owners despite being less than 20 years old.

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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 03, 2014, 06:01:51 PM
A perfectly good ballpark that's deemed unsuitable by the team's owners despite being less than 20 years old.

They're idiots.

And the new location is going to totally fuck up my commute home. Bastards.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2014, 11:17:56 AM
Three post-season games for the Royals and three extra-inning wins

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=341003103
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2014, 10:25:33 AM
Giants defeat the Nats in18 innings to take a 2-0 lead
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2014, 08:30:31 AM
Not disappointed that I got both ALDS predictions wrong. Its great to see KC and Balmer still alive
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 06, 2014, 12:24:56 PM
The end of the Orioles games was very exciting - who says you should never put the go-ahead run on base!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2014, 10:37:03 AM
The LCSs are now set

Cardinals v Giants (which is a bit dull to say the least)

Orioles v Royals (now that's more like it)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 13, 2014, 08:58:13 AM
The Royals are two games up on the Orioles and have yet to lose in the play-offs.

SF & STL tied 1-1
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2014, 08:52:58 AM
Royals win again and are now just one win away from the most unlikely World Series appearance ever
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 16, 2014, 07:50:46 AM
"The Royals win the Pennant........ The Royals win the Pennant"

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/11708900/enjoy-moment-kansas-city-royals-fans
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2014, 08:40:32 AM
The Royals will be playing the San Francisco Giants in the World Series starting Tuesday.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 17, 2014, 04:12:29 PM
Come on KC
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2014, 07:17:10 PM
it would be great to see KC win. the only problem will be not stop playing of Lorde.

SF winning would be meh

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Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2014, 12:38:15 AM
Very much so
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2014, 08:29:44 AM
SF  & KC are at one game each after the first round of games in KC
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 23, 2014, 11:49:17 AM
it would be great to see KC win. the only problem will be not stop playing of Lorde.

Ugh - another complete non-talent who has been elevated to "stardom"
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Post by: The Left Side on October 23, 2014, 04:50:39 PM
Nice on KC, they play in a cool ballpark IMHO
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2014, 11:16:28 PM
it would be great to see KC win. the only problem will be not stop playing of Lorde.

Ugh - another complete non-talent who has been elevated to "stardom"

South Park did a great takedown of Lorde recently.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2014, 11:34:55 PM
An interview with Jim Bouton

http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside/story/world-series-1964-jim-bouton-yankees-interview-102414
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 12:05:38 AM
Joe Maddon needs a taxi but to where?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2014, 11:10:47 AM
Joe Maddon needs a taxi but to where?

The Dodgers look unlikely, so I'll say the Cubs

If anyone can bring a first World Series win to Wrigley is a dream team of Maddon and Theo
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2014, 11:12:07 AM
Meanwhile, the Royals are now 2-1 up on the Giants
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2014, 05:53:53 PM
Joe Maddon needs a taxi but to where?

The Dodgers look unlikely, so I'll say the Cubs

If anyone can bring a first World Series win to Wrigley is a dream team of Maddon and Theo

Would be great if he did but Renteria will be given another season, the Ricketts are more interested in investing in Wrigley rather than the team.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2014, 12:48:27 AM
If Maddon takes a year off, he'll have the pick of a few teams. maybe The Highlanders or Trolleydodgers.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2014, 03:30:14 PM
St Louis Cardinals player Oscar Taveras, along with his girlfriend, have been killed in a car crash. He was 22

http://deadspin.com/reports-cardinals-prospect-oscar-taveras-killed-in-car-1651077218
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 27, 2014, 03:34:43 PM
St Louis Cardinals player Oscar Taveras, along with his girlfriend, have been killed in a car crash. He was 22

http://deadspin.com/reports-cardinals-prospect-oscar-taveras-killed-in-car-1651077218

Very sad to hear, RIP. I heard Juan Perez was crying in the dug out when he heard during last night's game, such a waste of talent.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2014, 09:20:33 PM
27 October 2004

http://nesn.com/2014/10/red-sox-2004-world-series-final-out-relive-historic-moment-video/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 01:28:10 AM
27 October 2004

http://nesn.com/2014/10/red-sox-2004-world-series-final-out-relive-historic-moment-video/


I remember watching it on TV. I'd actually taken the next day as my day off work in the hope we'd win.And yet I really did have visions of that throw going wrong and managing to find a way to lose.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2014, 01:31:32 AM
And McGrath bless Dave Roberts, without him it may have never happened. I don't think anything will ever top that ALCS.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2014, 08:26:38 AM
KC score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and run out 10-0 winners to force a decisive Game 7
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2014, 03:10:13 PM
KC score 7 runs in the 2nd inning and run out 10-0 winners to force a decisive Game 7

Whose your money on?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 03:51:14 PM
When is game 7, I might try and find a dodgy stream to watch.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 29, 2014, 04:09:52 PM
When is game 7, I might try and find a dodgy stream to watch.

Tonight at 8.07pm Eastern time (we're still on Daylight Saving Time, too, so only 4 hours behind). 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2014, 04:11:22 PM
Ta muchly CB. so approx midnight our time?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 29, 2014, 04:15:04 PM
Ta muchly CB. so approx midnight our time?

My pleasure - midnight it is - just googled it to make sure!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2014, 10:22:32 PM
Joe Maddon to the Cubs is being reported Stateside
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2014, 10:58:38 PM
Joe Maddon to the Cubs is being reported Stateside

please, please, please, please!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 30, 2014, 12:02:49 AM
5 minutes to the first pitch - come on Kansas City!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 30, 2014, 12:07:48 AM
I'm really tempted to watch, but remembered i've got to be up at early to get to VP for 9 for the training day. Will they delay game 7 until tomorrow if I ask nice?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 30, 2014, 03:44:25 AM
Bah, Giants win... again!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2014, 07:57:48 AM
Bah, Giants win... again!

Yep, its a bit meh

However, that was a great performance from MadBum

2010....2012....2014.... book your flights to SF for October 2016
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 31, 2014, 07:49:49 AM
Happy retirement to my favourite player of recent years, the 'Greek God of Walks'; Kevin Youkilis

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/11791585/former-boston-red-sox-infielder-kevin-youkilis-retires

(http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/kevin-youkilis.jpg)

He'll now have more time to hang out his in-laws, a certain Tom and Gisele
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 31, 2014, 07:41:13 PM
Cubs have fired Renteria. Expect a Maddon announcement soon
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 31, 2014, 09:26:27 PM
Cubs have fired Renteria. Expect a Maddon announcement soon

Harsh but oh well
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 31, 2014, 10:03:55 PM
Cubs have fired Renteria. Expect a Maddon announcement soon

Harsh but oh well

Yep it was just announced, Renteria has gone and Maddon comes in on Monday, what a great way to start the off season! Next year is our year ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on November 07, 2014, 04:12:51 PM
(http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/img/photos/2013/12/30/71/88/luckovich-cartoon-for-111213.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 07, 2014, 05:43:07 PM
Cobb County wouldn't allow MARTA, apparently because it would allow the wrong type of people easy access.

Now they'll have to bus the same kind of people in to cook their hotdogs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 13, 2014, 11:08:17 PM
Alvin Dark, dead at 92

http://blog.sfgate.com/johnshea/2014/11/13/alvin-dark-dies-former-giants-shortstop-manager-mentor-of-willie-mays/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 14, 2014, 02:15:04 PM
Baseball's 100 Most Important People

http://ourgame.mlblogs.com/2014/11/10/baseballs-100-most-important-people/

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on November 14, 2014, 05:08:51 PM
Started watching "For the Love of the Game" last night - the "unknown" (well to me at least) Kevin Costner baseball film. It was on MLB Network and destroyed by adverts so I never made it to then end (at midnight)

I saw enough to say it was nowhere near as good as Bull Durham or Field of Dreams - and featured Brian Cox as the owner of the Detroit Tigers.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 18, 2014, 09:39:44 AM
Giancarolo Stanton signs a 13 year, $325 million contract to stay with the Marlins

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/11893450/giancarlo-stanton-record-deal-miami-marlins-just-right
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on November 18, 2014, 02:11:31 PM
A+Seller 5 Stars Excellent eBayer, very fast shipping (http://nypost.com/2014/11/18/jose-canseco-wants-to-sell-you-his-blown-off-finger/)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2014, 03:20:18 PM
A+Seller 5 Stars Excellent eBayer, very fast shipping (http://nypost.com/2014/11/18/jose-canseco-wants-to-sell-you-his-blown-off-finger/)

What a classy guy.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 18, 2014, 10:45:17 PM
Canseco in his prime. He had all his fingers as well, although it didn't help him catch the ball.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 18, 2014, 10:51:54 PM
Russell Martin has gone home to Canada as well, could be a good buy for the Blue Jays.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 19, 2014, 12:24:35 PM
An article about one a my favourite baseball people

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/buck-oneil-joe-posnanski/

I was lucky enough to meet Buck on two occasions.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 24, 2014, 06:58:23 PM
Double free agent signing for the Red Sox.

A return to the organisation for Hanley Ramirez and also the signing of the Kung Fu Panda
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 11, 2014, 08:25:57 AM
Jon Lester to the Cubs.

The the prediction in "Back to the Future 2" that the Cubs would win the 2015 World Series could be right after all

 
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 11, 2014, 03:29:48 PM
Jon Lester to the Cubs.

The the prediction in "Back to the Future 2" that the Cubs would win the 2015 World Series could be right after all

 


So UKRS, are you gutted or glad he is moving on?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 12, 2014, 12:02:41 PM
Lester on Twitter (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2296765-jon-lester-calmly-responds-to-angry-red-sox-fans-over-twitter-after-signing-with)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2014, 04:52:29 PM
Miley, Porcello and the return of Masterson.

I'd have preferred at least one bigger name but the 2015 roster had potential.

Lester was gone as soon as the Soc low balled him with a $70m offer last spring
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 14, 2014, 08:57:17 PM
The White Sox continue their makeover with the signing of Melky Cabrera.

Baseball should be interesting in Chicago next season.

In trade news, it looks like the Dodgers will relieve their outfield logjam and help their catching problems by trading Matt Kemp for Yasmani Grandal
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on December 15, 2014, 11:26:13 PM
An article about one a my favourite baseball people

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/buck-oneil-joe-posnanski/

I was lucky enough to meet Buck on two occasions.
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Great stuff. He was always a pleasure to hear in the Burns documentary.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 23, 2014, 01:12:25 PM
Baseball around the world

http://ourgame.mlblogs.com/2014/12/15/baseball-around-the-world/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2015, 08:07:14 PM
2015 Hall of Fame

Unit
Pedro
Smoltz
Biggio

The ridiculous rule that voters can only select ten names means that 100% is impossible because some choose to leave off those certain to get enough votes and tick the box for borderline candidates.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 07, 2015, 04:23:14 PM
I got the Ken Burn's DVD box set "Baseball" for Christmas, thoroughly looking forward to starting it.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 07, 2015, 09:45:57 PM
I got the Ken Burn's DVD box set "Baseball" for Christmas, thoroughly looking forward to starting it.

you're in for a treat.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 14, 2015, 08:37:59 PM
Just finished the George F Will book on the history of Wrigley Field, that was a great read. Then I moved onto "Juiced" by the one and only Jose Conseco, wow I managed about 40 pages and couldn't go any further. If the letter "I" was missing from his keyboard he would be in trouble, what a load of rubbish.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2015, 10:20:23 AM
"Juiced" may be a poorly written book and Jose is an unlikable character but it turned out that most of what he said was correct.

As a fellow baseball loving atheist, despite being a right-winger, George Will is OK.

One of the first baseball books I read was this.......... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work:_The_Craft_of_Baseball
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on January 15, 2015, 12:35:31 PM
One of the first baseball books I read was this.......... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work:_The_Craft_of_Baseball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work:_The_Craft_of_Baseball)

Have you ever read Baseball: When the Grass was Real? (http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/19HONIG.html)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2015, 01:33:51 PM
One of the first baseball books I read was this.......... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work:_The_Craft_of_Baseball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_at_Work:_The_Craft_of_Baseball)

Have you ever read Baseball: When the Grass was Real? (http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/19HONIG.html)

Yep
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 09:07:48 AM
"Mr Cub", Ernie Banks has died at age 83

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12219755/ernie-banks-former-chicago-cubs-great-dies-age-83
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2015, 09:12:09 AM
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9105572/mlb-late-ernie-banks-known-mr-cub-brought-unbridled-joy-life-baseball
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 24, 2015, 03:25:12 PM
Sad day for the Cubs family, it'd be great if they had a bit of success for him.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 26, 2015, 02:50:08 PM
Happy 80th birthday to Bob Uecker

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 13, 2015, 07:58:58 AM
Baseball film archive

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-babe-prime-pedro-and-baby-bryce-taking-a-trip-through-major-league-baseballs-film-and-video-archive/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 16, 2015, 09:58:52 PM
"Wave em in" Wendell Kim, dead at 64

http://fullcount.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/2015/02/16/report-former-sox-coach-wendell-kim-dead-at-64/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2015, 09:14:50 PM
Doesn't look like the Panda has been a work out fanatic this winter

http://deadspin.com/pablo-sandoval-remains-pablo-sandoval-shaped-1686345624?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 17, 2015, 09:26:22 PM
Doesn't look like the Panda has been a work out fanatic this winter

http://deadspin.com/pablo-sandoval-remains-pablo-sandoval-shaped-1686345624?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

Blimey there is still hope for me to be a pro athlete then.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 18, 2015, 11:06:08 AM
A-Rod says sorry

http://nypost.com/2015/02/17/a-rod-issues-apology-letter-to-fans/

(https://html2-f.scribdassets.com/2o51g71edc4b953r/images/1-734262b205.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 20, 2015, 11:53:16 AM
"There's only two Rougned Odors......... two Rougned Odors......"

http://m.mlb.com/cutfour/2015/02/19/109715438/rangers-sign-rougned-odors-younger-brother--rougned-odor

The Rangers have signed Rougned Odor's younger brother. He is also an infielder, and he is also named Rougned Odor.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 20, 2015, 12:02:41 PM
A 1966 Houston Astros program

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/2/19/8070751/1966-astros-program-cubs-lsd



(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-GE2owCUAAfVFo.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 20, 2015, 03:17:34 PM
Great finds UKRS
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 21, 2015, 10:00:50 AM
Moneyball - Where are they now ?

http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/12347245/faces-revolution

Quote
JEREMY BROWN
Catcher, first round, University of Alabama; played five games in the majors in 2006.
Brown's husky build made him one of the more unorthodox draft picks of the A's in 2002. He lasted six seasons in the Oakland organization, managing only 10 official MLB at-bats (three hits). In 2008, the Alabama native announced his retirement, walked away from the game and returned home to Hueytown to follow in the footsteps of his father and become a coal miner. In his life after baseball, Brown and Dad descend into the mines at night, emerging the next morning covered in coal dust. "Playing baseball is something that I loved to do, but I'm happier now because of my family and not because of my job," Brown says. "I'm married with a little boy and a little girl. I'm able to coach youth baseball." Most important? "I'm home and not traveling all the time.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: dave.woodhall on February 22, 2015, 12:54:01 PM
Even the kids are at it:

http://thebirminghampress.com/2015/02/us-news-big-trouble-in-a-a-little-league/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 22, 2015, 05:30:20 PM
Cheating in Little League is nothing new.

http://nypost.com/2014/08/15/danny-almonte-still-trying-to-live-down-reputation-as-cheater/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 24, 2015, 07:19:36 AM
The Red Sox win the bidding for Yoan Moncada

http://espn.go.com/boston/columns/mlb/story/_/id/12370007/yoan-moncada-gamble-pay-big-boston-red-sox

This might free up some prospects as trade bait for starting pitching, eg Cole Hamels
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: pmarachi on February 24, 2015, 10:43:42 AM
So my Yankees are retiring Any Petite's number, while simultaneously doing everything they can to void Arod's contract...

The irony.



George's kids are idiots.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 25, 2015, 07:43:05 AM
Did you see/hear Olbermann's piece about retired numbers a few days ago ?

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12335035
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 25, 2015, 07:43:37 AM
Theo continues to build the Chicago Red Sox

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12374325/chicago-cubs-hire-manny-ramirez-kevin-youkilis-consultant-positions
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on February 25, 2015, 02:58:24 PM
Theo continues to build the Chicago Red Sox

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12374325/chicago-cubs-hire-manny-ramirez-kevin-youkilis-consultant-positions

This is the year of the Cub, Marty McFly said so!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on February 26, 2015, 04:35:52 AM
David Ortiz doesn't care for the new quick play rules (http://m.espn.go.com/general/story?storyId=12381319&city=boston&src=desktop&rand=ref~%7B%22ref%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2F).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 01, 2015, 06:42:23 PM
Minnie Minoso dead at 90ish

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/12403240/minnie-minoso-first-black-mlb-player-chicago-dies
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 05, 2015, 10:51:34 AM
Latest baseball news..........

Josh Hamilton has had a drug relapse and is looking at a lengthy ban. I don't understand why his treatment is a matter for arbitration. Surely that's a decision for his doctor.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/12424726/arbitrator-decide-whether-josh-hamilton-enter-rehab


Daniel Murphy is a bigoted idiot

 http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/12419543/daniel-murphy-new-york-mets-keep-religious-beliefs-himself
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 07, 2015, 12:23:58 PM
(https://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/b_vvhl1u0aaquly.jpg?w=1000)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2015, 02:04:15 PM
Dare to dream Cubs fans

http://www.bleachernation.com/2015/03/10/try-to-remain-calm-jorge-soler-javier-baez-and-kris-bryant-just-went-back-to-back-to-back/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 11, 2015, 03:24:51 PM
Dare to dream Cubs fans

http://www.bleachernation.com/2015/03/10/try-to-remain-calm-jorge-soler-javier-baez-and-kris-bryant-just-went-back-to-back-to-back/

Not yet, only Spring Training but 1 tied game and 6 loses means Maddon has his work cut out but I'm not worried as still a long way to go and pre-season results don't mean much.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 13, 2015, 05:55:17 PM
So we are a few weeks away from opening day, is anyone brave enough to make predictions this early?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on March 16, 2015, 02:32:39 PM
So we are a few weeks away from opening day, is anyone brave enough to make predictions this early?
Pirates win the lot.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2015, 09:50:03 AM
Just finished booking my 2015 trip. 7 MLB, 8 MiLB and 1 MLS.

Jun 4 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 5 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 6 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 6 - Toronto FC @ DC United
Jun 7 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 8 - Phillies @ Reds
Jun 9 - Cubs @ Tigers
Jun 10 - Syracuse @ Toledo
Jun 11 - Mariners @ Indians
Jun 12 - Syracuse @ Columbus
Jun 13 - Durham @ Louisville
Jun 14 - Gwinnett @ Indianapolis
Jun 15 - Durham @ Indianapolis
Jun 16 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte
Jun 17 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte
Jun 18 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte

No trip to Fenway this year but I get to see Pawtucket for three games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: MarkM on April 01, 2015, 09:53:34 AM
Just finished booking my 2015 trip. 7 MLB, 8 MiLB and 1 MLS.

Jun 4 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 5 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 6 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 6 - Toronto FC @ DC United
Jun 7 - Cubs @ Nationals
Jun 8 - Phillies @ Reds
Jun 9 - Cubs @ Tigers
Jun 10 - Syracuse @ Toledo
Jun 11 - Mariners @ Indians
Jun 12 - Syracuse @ Columbus
Jun 13 - Durham @ Louisville
Jun 14 - Gwinnett @ Indianapolis
Jun 15 - Durham @ Indianapolis
Jun 16 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte
Jun 17 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte
Jun 18 - Pawtucket @ Charlotte

No trip to Fenway this year but I get to see Pawtucket for three games.

No visit to Wrigley? I love the open bar area overlooking the city!
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2015, 10:18:44 AM
Wrigley is undergoing a major refurbishment at the moment. Therefore, I'm holding off on my next visit to Chicago until the work is finished.
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Post by: The Left Side on April 01, 2015, 05:28:16 PM
And it is delayed, the work won't be finished until Mid June, however the Jumbotrons will be ready for Saturday. Ker-ching.
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Post by: bertlambshank on April 03, 2015, 09:00:46 PM
MLB at bat free until monday.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2015, 09:17:11 PM
No suspension for Josh Hamilton and his employers are not happy about it

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12611602/arbitrator-rules-mlb-cannot-punish-los-angeles-angels-outfielder-josh-hamilton

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in California were looking to save themselves at least some of the $23m that he's owed for this season.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2015, 12:59:37 PM
Happy Opening Day everybody

My predictions

AL East - Baltimore
AL Central - Cleveland
AL West - Seattle
AL Wild Cards - Los Angeles/Detroit

NL East - Washington
NL Central - St Louis
NL West - Los Angeles
NL Wild Cards - Miami/San Diego

World Series - Washington over Cleveland
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Post by: The Left Side on April 06, 2015, 02:54:02 AM
Cubs already losing.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2015, 09:25:33 AM
A-Gon tearing it up for the Dodgers at the start of the season and getting my fantasy team off to a good start.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2015, 09:43:16 AM
Kris Bryant called up by the Cubs

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12701528/chicago-cubs-prospect-kris-bryant-ready-majors
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Post by: The Left Side on April 17, 2015, 07:17:10 PM
And we have a winning, albeit the season is 8 games old.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 17, 2015, 07:56:49 PM
Struck out in his first at bat
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Post by: The Left Side on April 21, 2015, 06:42:09 PM
Ouch... don't get too close to the net at PNC park plus Cubs win!

http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/119481902/fan-ok-after-being-struck-by-foul-into-net
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 21, 2015, 08:06:25 PM
Here comes another one. Addison Russell called up by the Cubs
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 05, 2015, 11:45:12 AM
MLBTV and the free game a day is great. Especially as I can get it on the the NowTV box.
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Post by: London Villan on May 07, 2015, 07:02:43 PM
Evening baseball fans...

I'm in New York in a couple of weeks and want to see a Yankees game. Plenty of tickets on Viagogo, but can anyone recommend where to sit in the stadium??

Thanks!

LV
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 07, 2015, 07:09:53 PM
Send a PM to UK Redsox, i'm sure he'll know and won't mind giving some hints.
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Post by: peter w on May 07, 2015, 09:30:08 PM
Woooo. Clicking on 'new' threads because I've read the others. haven't been here since April 2011. UK redsox was annoyed on page 76 because someone was 2 and 9. Getting proper angry he was. Anyway, off again. back in 4 years.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2015, 07:50:48 AM
Evening baseball fans...

I'm in New York in a couple of weeks and want to see a Yankees game. Plenty of tickets on Viagogo, but can anyone recommend where to sit in the stadium??

Thanks!

LV

Check your PMs
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Post by: usav on May 11, 2015, 07:01:02 PM
The Pirates pull off the never done before 4-5-4 triple play

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 24, 2015, 07:21:58 PM
Quote
After getting two quick outs in the bottom of the 12th inning on Saturday night, Orioles reliever Brian Matusz had his arm checked by umpires for a foreign substance and was ejected from Baltimore's 13-inning, 1-0 loss.

"We're not going to address the issue right now," Matusz said. "Obviously I have my own personal opinions about the issue, but right now with emotions running high, we're going to let this settle and address questions at a later time."

Miami manager Dan Jennings halted the game to ask for the inspection. Matusz then left with the game still scoreless, and he was relieved by T.J. McFarland.

"We saw a substance," Jennings said. "We saw something shining on his arm. So we watched him a couple of pitches to see how many times he went to it. So I went out, and I asked home-plate umpire Jordan [Baker] to check it. Crew chief Paul Emmel asked me if I wanted to check. I said, 'Yes.' So he checked, and by their opinion, there was something there -- a foreign substance -- and they made their decision."

"The protocol is that the manager has to come out and make us aware of something like that and ask us if we want to go check the opposing pitcher, and he did," Emmel said. "And so I went out there and told the pitcher I was going to touch his right forearm, because that's where he was touching before he went to the ball, and yes, I detected a foreign substance. So the pitcher was ejected and we went from there."

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he had been in the situation before and didn't feel the need to argue the decision.
"They just thought he had a sticky substance on his arm," he said. "It is what it is."

Brewers reliever Will Smith was ejected from Thursday night's game against the Braves for having a foreign substance on his arm. He has since been suspended for eight games.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 01, 2015, 09:02:27 AM
Jerry Dior. dead at 82

Designer of the MLB logo

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2a/Major_League_Baseball.svg/220px-Major_League_Baseball.svg.png)

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/30/sports/baseball/jerry-dior-designer-of-major-league-baseballs-logo-dies-at-82.html?hpw
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Post by: joe_c on June 10, 2015, 07:05:18 PM
A left hander, a right hander or a salamander?

https://twitter.com/carltonhimself/status/608217789636055040
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2015, 02:24:28 PM
The Red Sox stink.......stink

I'll be seeing the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox @ Charlotte Knight for the next three evenings. Hopefully I'll see some sign of hope for the future
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2015, 06:52:33 PM
Who's going to report on Midlands sport now ?

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13090258/pat-murphy-san-diego-padres-interim-manager-rest-season
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Post by: Pat McMahon on June 16, 2015, 07:08:02 PM
The Red Sox stink.......stink

I'll be seeing the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox @ Charlotte Knight for the next three evenings. Hopefully I'll see some sign of hope for the future

Have the Red Sox been renamed by the people who decide to call Greater Birmingham the WMCA?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 17, 2015, 04:30:31 AM
I got to meet Bill "Spaceman" Lee before the game. One of the great baseball characters
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Post by: usav on June 17, 2015, 03:50:59 PM
The Red Sox stink.......stink

I'll be seeing the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox @ Charlotte Knight for the next three evenings. Hopefully I'll see some sign of hope for the future

So you missed the 'cycle' last night?
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 06, 2015, 07:39:34 AM
BBC Website article on Henry Chadwick

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-33239318
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Post by: usav on July 12, 2015, 11:26:42 PM
The Pirates beat the red machine and the umpires last night.  Atrocious calls (http://m.mlb.com/video/v252034183/stlpit-reynolds-homers-to-left-leads-to-ejections/?game_pk=414970) all night, someone was paid off.
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Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on July 23, 2015, 10:44:54 AM
I don't profess to know anything about baseball but have started following it after doing a few bets on accumulators. I was watching the score of the Blue Jays/Athletics game with a keen eye as this was the last one in a five game roll up. Had me sweating I must admit. Do they often go into a tenth innings? And what the fuck is a walk off?
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
If the score is tied after nine innings, they keep playing until one team is ahead after each side has batted..

A 'Walk Off' normally refers to when a Home Run scores the winning run, ie the run scores and the players walk off the pitch
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Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on July 24, 2015, 08:00:35 AM
If the score is tied after nine innings, they keep playing until one team is ahead after each side has batted..

A 'Walk Off' normally refers to when a Home Run scores the winning run, ie the run scores and the players walk off the pitch

Gotcha. I with it now. Ta.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2015, 08:18:01 AM
If the score is tied after nine innings, they keep playing until one team is ahead after each side has batted..

A 'Walk Off' normally refers to when a Home Run scores the winning run, ie the run scores and the players walk off the pitch

Gotcha. I with it now. Ta.

Glad to help Your Eminence
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2015, 12:26:50 PM
The 2015 non-waiver trade deadline is on 31 July and a few big names are or could be moving.

Johnny Cueto has already been traded by the Reds to the Royals.

It now looks like the Blue Jays and Rockies may be swapping their Shortstops (Reyes and Tulo)
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13329486/colorado-rockies-trade-troy-tulowitzki-toronto-blue-jays-jose-reyes-minor-leaguers
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 28, 2015, 12:40:56 PM
A 'Walk Off' normally refers to when a Home Run scores the winning run, ie the run scores and the players walk off the pitch

and can only be done by the home team (batting in the bottom of the inning).
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2015, 01:13:25 PM
Exhibit A - Kris Bryant's first walk-off

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/60918/mondays-top-5-kris-bryant-blasts-his-first-walk-off-hr
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Post by: The Left Side on July 28, 2015, 05:03:38 PM
Exhibit A - Kris Bryant's first walk-off

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/60918/mondays-top-5-kris-bryant-blasts-his-first-walk-off-hr

Nice way to stop a three game losing streak after we blew a 3 run lead in the 9th.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 28, 2015, 05:45:23 PM
Tulo for Reyes swap confirmed
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2015, 02:26:56 PM
Pap to the Nats
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2015, 10:25:35 AM
The anticipated big name to be traded this deadline appears to have finally moved.

Cole Hamels from Philly to Texas

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/texas-rangers/post/_/id/4916395/rangers-gm-jon-daniels-a-winner-in-trade-for-lefty-ace-cole-hamels
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2015, 07:39:07 PM
and now an even bigger name is on the move

David Price from the Tigers to the Jays

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/13346369/detroit-tigers-trade-david-price-toronto-blue-jays
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Post by: MoetVillan on July 30, 2015, 08:46:33 PM
Are the Jays any good these days?  I watched them live quite a few times in the mid nineties.
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Post by: The Left Side on July 30, 2015, 09:34:47 PM
Are the Jays any good these days?  I watched them live quite a few times in the mid nineties.

They are above average but should be doing better with their fanbase and budget (IMHO).
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 31, 2015, 12:24:39 PM
Goodbye Cole Hamels - thanks for the Series win in 2008.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2015, 01:52:32 PM
Goodbye Cole Hamels - thanks for the Series win in 2008.

More of a move for the future than this season by the Rangers. I can't see them catching the LAAOA
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2015, 01:50:47 PM
Seattle Pilots doc on YT

https://www.youtube.com/user/OllieOllie55/search?query=seattle+pilots
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Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on August 04, 2015, 12:20:19 AM
I've been watching odd bits of this sport and I must admit I like it. Unfortunately I don't have a clue about what team I should support so I'm picking the Oakland Athletics as my team purely because they won me a few quid the other night. So, go A's.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2015, 07:48:11 AM
I've been watching odd bits of this sport and I must admit I like it. Unfortunately I don't have a clue about what team I should support so I'm picking the Oakland Athletics as my team purely because they won me a few quid the other night. So, go A's.


My friend Kiwi* is an A's fan, so you're in good company


(*Yes, that's her real name. When she doesn't want to deal with the strange looks, questions and attempts at witty comments, she calls herself Nicole)
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 04, 2015, 11:02:47 AM
Mike Hessman sets a news Minor League career Home Run record with 433

http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/540229
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 10, 2015, 05:35:12 PM
Mike Hessman sets a news Minor League career Home Run record with 433

http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/540229

Crash Davis will have to come out of retirement.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2015, 11:49:41 PM
I've been watching odd bits of this sport and I must admit I like it. Unfortunately I don't have a clue about what team I should support so I'm picking the Oakland Athletics as my team purely because they won me a few quid the other night. So, go A's.


If you have a NowTV box you can add MLBTV and get a free game every day.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2015, 01:32:53 PM
Root, root, root for the home team

For the first time ever, 15 home teams win on the same day

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/142659350/all-15-mlb-home-teams-win-on-same-day
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Post by: The Left Side on August 12, 2015, 04:01:18 PM
Root, root, root for the home team

For the first time ever, 15 home teams win on the same day

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/142659350/all-15-mlb-home-teams-win-on-same-day

Wow, great stat... I know baseball is full of stats but how do they keep track of stuff like that!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 13, 2015, 12:48:29 PM
There was an excellent webcast yesterday featuring the chief "Stats Geek" from the Houston Astros (Sig Mejdal). I'm one of the data geeks at work - so we've been talking about this sort of thing lately (one of my colleagues brought it up at a team meeting). Sig did a brief demonstration using the data from the 1913 baseball season to show that the MVP award went to the wrong player!

If you Google Sig Mejdal, Jeff Luhnow and/or Moneyball you'll find LOADS about baseball, real data analysis and statistics.

Here's one: Extreme Moneyball: The Houston Astros Go All In on Data Analysis (http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/articles/2014-08-28/extreme-moneyball-houston-astros-jeff-luhnow-lets-data-reign)
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2015, 05:55:01 PM
there were plenty of awards in the past that went to the wrong people because all the voters looked at were batting average, pitching wins and later on, RBIs

however the most ridiculous award was only in 1999 when Raphael Palmeiro won the AL Gold Glove for First Base despite only starting 28 games at the position that season.

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Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2015, 12:24:23 PM
Ichiro passes Cobb

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/61745/as-ichiro-eclipses-cobb-lets-remember-what-he-was
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2015, 09:07:13 PM
Ichiro passes Cobb

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/61745/as-ichiro-eclipses-cobb-lets-remember-what-he-was

On a Coventry forum they said he had passed Batch.
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Post by: Dave Cooper please on August 16, 2015, 09:36:01 PM
He's passed Barm according to fans in Bradford.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 20, 2015, 12:50:35 PM
Phillies trade Chase Utley to the Dodgers - reuniting him with Jimmy Rollins.

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Post by: UK Redsox on August 20, 2015, 12:59:35 PM
Phillies trade Chase Utley to the Dodgers - reuniting him with Jimmy Rollins.



Makes sense with Kendrick being on the DL
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Post by: usav on September 23, 2015, 01:55:04 PM
Yogi Berra dead. (http://espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/story/_/id/13721488/yogi-berra-new-york-yankees-legend-hall-famer-dies-age-90)
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2015, 09:39:34 AM
Joe Posnanski on Theo Epstein's rebuilding of the Cubs

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/theo-epstein-cubs-playoffs-in-reach/
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Post by: The Left Side on September 24, 2015, 07:28:16 PM
Joe Posnanski on Theo Epstein's rebuilding of the Cubs

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/theo-epstein-cubs-playoffs-in-reach/

Great read, thanks for posting UKRS.. is this the year of the Cub?
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 26, 2015, 02:09:51 PM
Joe Posnanski on Theo Epstein's rebuilding of the Cubs

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/theo-epstein-cubs-playoffs-in-reach/

Great read, thanks for posting UKRS.. is this the year of the Cub?

My billy goat says not.
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Post by: The Left Side on September 27, 2015, 10:04:20 PM
Marty McFly said we will do it!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 04, 2015, 03:45:12 PM
Looks like every game is free to watch on MLBTV for anyone interested.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 05, 2015, 02:45:01 AM
The three best teams in baseball come from the NL North (Cardinals, Pirates & Cubs).  It's criminal that one of them will not make it past Wednesday - the wildcard game.  162 game season comes down to a one game playoff, which is scandalous.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2015, 03:11:21 AM
Before the change, the Cubs would already be on their holidays.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2015, 08:20:29 AM
The three best teams in baseball come from the NL North (Cardinals, Pirates & Cubs).  It's criminal that one of them will not make it past Wednesday - the wildcard game.  162 game season comes down to a one game playoff, which is scandalous.

I think that they've got the balance just right.

If you want to avoid the one game playoff, win your division
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 05, 2015, 02:12:22 PM
The three best teams in baseball come from the NL North (Cardinals, Pirates & Cubs).  It's criminal that one of them will not make it past Wednesday - the wildcard game.  162 game season comes down to a one game playoff, which is scandalous.

I think that they've got the balance just right.

If you want to avoid the one game playoff, win your division
The Mets and the Dodgers won 8 & 6 games less respectively than the Pirates.  How can the balance be right? 

Basketball is moving to a best record format for their playoffs this season, it's time for baseball to follow suit.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2015, 02:26:54 PM
This year its the NL Central that's good (well, the top three teams anyway) but next year it'll probably be a different division.

The only way to solve the problem you have usav would be to scrap the divisions, go to a balanced schedule and just have the top five teams qualify for the playoffs.
I wouldn't mind this happening but this can't really be done with 15 teams in each league.


Since they were brought in, divisions in baseball have meant something to supporters. Until the NBA's obvious problem last season, I suspect that some basketball fans weren't even aware that there are divisions. Most standings shown and certainly the way that radio and TV cover the league, make it seem that there's just two Conferences.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 05, 2015, 02:34:01 PM
I get that argument, and don't necessarily disagree.  Fundamentally though, how can a 162 game season come down to a one game play-off?  The Pirates (or whoever) could be playing a team that won 20 games less than they did - and then have to face a red-hot pitcher and then you are done after one game.  Madness.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 05, 2015, 05:34:51 PM
Everyone knows the rules at the start of the season, as a Cubs fan at least we have a chance of the postseason. If we had finished 3rd with this record a few years ago we wouldn't have got anything so there you go. We';; win on Wednesday and then win the whole thing, Marty McFly saw the future!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 05, 2015, 05:53:42 PM
Everyone knows the rules at the start of the season,
Doesn't mean they are fair or shouldn't change.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 07, 2015, 09:13:49 AM
Another year without the Yankees winning it.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2015, 10:16:51 AM
Another year without the Yankees winning it.

The Spacemen defeat the Evil Empire.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 07, 2015, 04:13:55 PM
Any predictions for the NL Wild Card game tonight, low scoring game I reckon? Come on the Cubbies!
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Post by: usav on October 07, 2015, 08:50:45 PM
Pirates 2-1 Cubs
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 08, 2015, 03:13:30 AM
Still up watching it live. Pirates reliever is Bastardo which amuses me.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 08, 2015, 03:59:37 AM
Cubs win, wow Arrieta is good!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2015, 08:26:25 AM
Cubs win, wow Arrieta is good!

He should win the Cy Young for his regular season performance
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2015, 08:31:05 AM
Let's hope that Lester can do the business against STL
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Post by: usav on October 08, 2015, 12:51:46 PM
Cubs win, wow Arrieta is good!
He is amazing and I knew that going into the game, so did everyone in Pittsburgh.

Still think the wildcard game is flawed :-)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2015, 07:58:20 AM
Cubs win

http://espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs2015/story/_/page/playoffs15_CubsWinNLDS/cubs-win-big-one-wrigley-field
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2015, 08:02:48 AM
This is the view that my friend Chris had from his seat at Wrigley last night

(http://i58.tinypic.com/21c9ht3.jpg)
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Post by: Hillbilly on October 14, 2015, 12:16:46 PM
The Mets are putting us through the ringer. Again. To lighten the mood, Chase Utley should be made to do a walk of shame through Queens in his Dodgers uniform.
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Post by: Hillbilly on October 14, 2015, 12:20:42 PM
This is the view that my friend Chris had from his seat at Wrigley last night
Wrigley was the most wonderful place on a sunny weekday afternoon. The most beautiful field (sorry Redsox) mixed with the joyful atmosphere of a few thousand folk bunking off work.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2015, 02:54:45 PM
This is the view that my friend Chris had from his seat at Wrigley last night
Wrigley was the most wonderful place on a sunny weekday afternoon. The most beautiful field (sorry Redsox) mixed with the joyful atmosphere of a few thousand folk bunking off work.

I was there a couple of times in the late nineties, before the owners realised that even basic maintenance was required.

I've mentioned before that I did a press event at the Hall of Fame in 2000 where I said that Wrigley was the worst of the 30 ballparks I'd visited in the previous six weeks in terms of actually watching a game of baseball.
I didn't think that I'd get off the stage alive.

I must have been back half a dozen times since then and the ballpark has improved a lot.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2015, 02:56:27 PM
The Mets are putting us through the ringer. Again. To lighten the mood, Chase Utley should be made to do a walk of shame through Queens in his Dodgers uniform.

Another mate flew over to the USA for the last few games of the Mets regular season. He then went over to LA for the two games there and then back to NY for one game before heading home.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 14, 2015, 09:39:59 PM
Don't you just love October baseball!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2015, 11:50:50 AM
Don't you just love October baseball!

The Rangers @ Blue Jays game was nuts

That pitcher Dyson for the Rangers is a right knob. If you don't want a player to celebrate a Home Run, try not giving up the Home Run in the first place

Also, per ESPN........

2015 will be 1st postseason in which all 4 LCS teams have NOT won a World Series title in previous 20 seasons (LCS began in 1969)
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Post by: Richard E on October 15, 2015, 11:57:39 AM
Don't you just love October baseball!

The Rangers @ Blue Jays game was nuts

That pitcher Dyson for the Rangers is a right knob. If you don't want a player to celebrate a Home Run, try not giving up the Home Run in the first place

Also, per ESPN........

2015 will be 1st postseason in which all 4 LCS teams have NOT won a World Series title in previous 20 seasons (LCS began in 1969)

It was mental when the catcher hit the batsman's bat when he was throwing the ball back to the pitcher and the Rangers were awarded the run. The umpire appeared to already have declared a dead ball but I don't know enough about the rules to understand whether this was all right or wrong. I thought the umpires must have had money on the Rangers because in the 14 innings game, the second one, they called a Rangers runner in even though his foot was clearly miles off the base. Still, justice prevailed and my team march on... 
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Post by: Toronto Villa on October 15, 2015, 01:41:42 PM
Don't you just love October baseball!

The Rangers @ Blue Jays game was nuts

That pitcher Dyson for the Rangers is a right knob. If you don't want a player to celebrate a Home Run, try not giving up the Home Run in the first place

Also, per ESPN........

2015 will be 1st postseason in which all 4 LCS teams have NOT won a World Series title in previous 20 seasons (LCS began in 1969)

Now that was a great night. Lucky to have gotten a ticket and in all the years of living in this city I have never seen anything like it. The atmosphere was just insane, and bordering on getting out of hand. Thankfully the incident with Texas going in front didn't decide it. They fell apart and then were stabbed through the heart by Joey Bats. To come back from 2-0 down and win it like that, well you couldn't have scripted it any better! On to KC
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2015, 03:06:37 PM
Great that you were there TV
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Post by: Richard E on October 15, 2015, 03:15:17 PM
Great that you were there TV

Yup, I'm seriously jealous!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 15, 2015, 04:08:45 PM
My wife is a Jays fan and she was going through the ringer during the game, fair play to Bautista but Elvis Andrus must have pissed off the baseball gods somehow. The atmosphere sounded amazing TV and thankfully it didn't get out of hand, here is to a Cubs v Jays WS!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2015, 04:37:37 PM
I know who won but am watching the Blue Jays game on MLBTV thanks to NowTV. Feels like i've been watching the 7th inning for hours. Most mental inning i've ever seen. Forgotten how much I love baseball at times. Especially October ball. Blue Jays aggro, hello hello, eh.

Disappointed the Astros lost, I think Rasmus is a cracking player in pretty much every game i've seen him in (which admittedly sin't that many). It was some choke the Astros did though.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on October 15, 2015, 04:39:04 PM
I know who won but am watching the Blue Jays game on MLBTV thanks to NowTV. Feels like i've been watching the 7th inning for hours. Most mental inning i've ever seen. Forgotten how much I love baseball at times. Especially October ball. Blue Jays aggro, hello hello, eh.

Disappointed the Astros lost, I think Rasmus is a cracking player in pretty much every game i've seen him in (which admittedly sin't that many). It was some choke the Astros did though.

I was following it online on the MLB website, not watching the game, and there seemed to be a hell of a lot of "Onfield Delay." Got the impression from Twitter that it was because the crowd were going mental?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2015, 04:43:48 PM
Only game i've seen before that with so many police appearing was a Red Sox/Yankee game years ago. BJ fans (still makes me giggle) lobbing cans and bottles from the upper deck and hitting their own fans with them
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 15, 2015, 05:54:44 PM
53 minutes for the 7th inning in Toronto yesterday.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2015, 08:06:51 PM
Crazy thing with the top of the 7th is Hamels gets 3 straight 'out' balls but after three errors he was facing bases loaded 0 outs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Hillbilly on October 16, 2015, 04:10:59 AM
Jeez this 9th inning Mets v Dodgers is tense. Don't fuck up Mets...
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 16, 2015, 04:21:55 AM
Way to go Metropolitans, see you on Saturday!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Hillbilly on October 16, 2015, 04:22:49 AM
Bring on the Cubbies!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2015, 09:14:54 PM
Only game i've seen before that with so many police appearing was a Red Sox/Yankee game years ago. BJ fans (still makes me giggle) lobbing cans and bottles from the upper deck and hitting their own fans with them

Sox v Highlanders games are the only baseball games I've been at where there's been what we'd call "crowd trouble"

I've seen opposition caps being set on fire in both ballparks.
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Post by: curiousorange on October 17, 2015, 09:54:13 PM
Sorry to cut in, but if you were a chap who was interested in getting into following baseball, where's a good primer to understand rules, history etc?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 17, 2015, 10:00:02 PM
To be honest reading the rules would probably not help as it sounds way more complicated than it is. I got into it when Channel Five started showing it, and watching games is the best way. Also, Todd Macklin who was a co-presenter on Five was perfect as he just seemed to know how to explain the game to folks like me that didn't have much a clue.

Red Sox may know of something that will help.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2015, 06:41:14 PM
Sorry to cut in, but if you were a chap who was interested in getting into following baseball, where's a good primer to understand rules, history etc?

For history, I'd suggest "Ken Burns' Baseball" on DVD

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Baseball-Film-Burns-Region-NTSC/dp/B003S1UNZU/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1445189408&sr=1-1&keywords=ken+burns+baseball

The book version is also available second hand on Amazon for about £14. That's great value

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/037571197X/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2_olp?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1445189831&sr=1-1&keywords=ken+burns+baseball


MLB.com also has a pretty good collection of historic clips

As for rules, Wikipedia is as good a place to start as any.

If any specific topic grabs your interest and you like book/dvd tips, let me know.


Mr Shin is correct about Todd Macklin, he was ideal for Channel 5's show.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2015, 01:30:22 AM
Arrieta not having the start the Cubs wanted.
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Post by: usav on October 19, 2015, 02:55:42 AM
Arrieta not having the start the Cubs wanted.
Not at all!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2015, 03:21:32 AM
hmmm our bats are not working either.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2015, 03:43:46 AM
Dunno if i'll last to end of the game, but Cubs have been very disappointing so far. Fancied them to win this series but not winning behind Arrieta could be a killer. Assuming they don't pull it back in the last 2 innings of course.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2015, 03:51:44 AM
Or last inning.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2015, 04:19:39 AM
2-0 Mets, beating Lester and Arrieta. Not looking good for the Cubbies, but they can always look back to us in 2004 and keep hopes up.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2015, 09:51:47 AM
2-0 Mets, beating Lester and Arrieta. Not looking good for the Cubbies, but they can always look back to us in 2004 and keep hopes up.

I don't see much hope for the Cubs. Big Papi ain't walking through the door
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Post by: usav on October 19, 2015, 01:36:18 PM
So the best 3 teams in baseball are going to be upstaged by the Mets.  The Mets!!!!

Fair play to them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2015, 05:42:35 PM
It ain't over yet but our two aces looked average, come on the Cubbies!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 01:12:38 AM
Time for Toronto v KC. Come on Toronto!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 01:17:41 AM
Not the greatest of starts but what a catch that was!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 02:26:24 AM
9-2 Toronto after 3. Looks like they are back in this series.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2015, 04:03:03 AM
Let's go Blue Jays
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 04:21:21 AM
Making hard work of it, think that HR just landed on my roof.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 09:12:31 PM
Another good start by the Blue Jays.........
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Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2015, 10:32:17 PM
5-2 now, need those bats to get hot.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2015, 11:48:05 PM
Blue Jays look screwed, hard to see them coming back from 3-1 down if they lose this as looks likely. I was really hoping for a Toronto/Cubs final.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2015, 11:51:48 PM
Blue Jays look screwed, hard to see them coming back from 3-1 down if they lose this as looks likely. I was really hoping for a Toronto/Cubs final.

Me too
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Post by: Stu on October 20, 2015, 11:58:56 PM
9-2 to the Royals now.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 12:09:16 AM
12-2, mercy rule time.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 12:35:07 AM
Infielder on to pitch.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 12:52:00 AM
Lets hope the Cubs game is a bit more competitive than this one was.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 21, 2015, 03:37:01 AM
Our pitching has killed us tonight, come on Cubbies!
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Post by: Richard E on October 21, 2015, 08:18:17 AM
Watching the Blue Jays overnight was like being back at Wembley last May again.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2015, 08:21:20 AM
Blue Jays look screwed, hard to see them coming back from 3-1 down if they lose this as looks likely. I was really hoping for a Toronto/Cubs final.

Me too

Same here.

I don't mind the Royals but have a sort spot for the Blue Jays because John Olerud is one of my favourite ever players.

Normally I don't mind the Mets either, on the basis that they're....well.....not the Yankees. However, the presence on the team of homophobic, religious nut Daniel Murphy makes them a difficult team to root far.

Plus, I'd really like to see the Cubs finally win the WS. However, I don't see it happening this year.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 12:40:41 PM
Well seems i've jinxed both sides by wanting them in the WS. Toronto partly because it must have shite to be stuck in the same division as Red Sox and Yankees when for years when both were outspending everyone else. And the Cubs as a good mate of mine is a Cubs fan and has been since the late 80s/early 90s. So would be nice for him to have finally get his 2004 moment.

Assuming it a KC/Mets final then i'll be hoping for KC. So get your money on the Mets in 4!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 21, 2015, 04:59:39 PM
Well seems i've jinxed both sides by wanting them in the WS. Toronto partly because it must have shite to be stuck in the same division as Red Sox and Yankees when for years when both were outspending everyone else. And the Cubs as a good mate of mine is a Cubs fan and has been since the late 80s/early 90s. So would be nice for him to have finally get his 2004 moment.

Assuming it a KC/Mets final then i'll be hoping for KC. So get your money on the Mets in 4!

I've been looking for someone to blame for the Cubs' failing this week, PWS you are the winner!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 09:11:42 PM
Toronto in the last chance saloon.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2015, 11:31:28 PM
And looking good to take it to game 6.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2015, 12:07:44 AM
Game 6 it is. Can the Cubs now avoid the sweep?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2015, 01:20:46 AM
Well that's good fucking start by the Cubs.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2015, 01:53:34 AM
Douda has 5 RBI and it's still only the second inning. 6-0 and all runs scored with 2 outs.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2015, 02:46:22 AM
Cubs load the bases with 0 outs and still only score 1 run. That could be it for them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2015, 03:56:34 AM
Cubs hot bats have been ridiculously cold this series and it has cost us.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2015, 04:03:48 AM
Game over... next year is our year!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2015, 04:08:13 AM
Murphy creates a new record as he homers in six straight post season games.

Mets really taking the piss now, they've brought on Shaggy to pitch.
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Post by: Desi on October 22, 2015, 05:27:09 AM
Murphy creates a new record as he homers in six straight post season games.

For non-baseball fans, Murphy's achievement is equivalent to Ashley Westwood scoring a hat-trick in each of the next six games!

Yes, I'm serious!

* OK, the same as ANY player scoring the winner against Swansea.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Rich6by7 on October 22, 2015, 12:15:21 PM
I trust I'm the only Mets fan on here, then...

Is anyone aware of anywhere in Birmingham showing the World Series live? I've had a trawl online but I can only find London bars showing the games.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2015, 12:53:28 PM
Murphy creates a new record as he homers in six straight post season games.

Mets really taking the piss now, they've brought on Shaggy to pitch.

With Murphy, the emphasis is on straight games because to him, any other kind of game is not acceptable
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 22, 2015, 01:03:50 PM
Article in the NY Times last weekend about the last time a NY team met the Cubs to decide who goes to the World Series: 1908!
A game that lives in baseball infamy and a great example of the history that surrounds baseball:

Read all about Merkle's Boner (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkle%27s_Boner#The_Boner)


Link to NY Times article (http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/18/sports/baseball/its-chicago-vs-new-york-with-a-nod-to-fred-merkle.html)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2015, 03:15:15 PM
Don Mattingly out as Dodgers' manager

http://espn.go.com/losangeles/mlb/story/_/id/13945508/don-mattingly-losangeles-dodgers-parting-ways
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Post by: usav on October 23, 2015, 04:48:52 PM
No surprise after spending all that money.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2015, 01:21:46 AM
Not the start I wanted for Toronto.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2015, 08:24:17 AM
The World* Series starts tonight - Kansas City Royals v New York Mets.

So, whosyagot?


I've got loads of Met supporting friends but I'm rooting for KC.  If the Royals can deal with the Mets starting pitching, I can see Kansas City winning.

Also, Murphy has to return to his base level of play at some point, so lets hope that it happens now to the homophobic bigot.


(* because Americans really are that arrogant. Although I suspect that some British newspaper or radio station will traipse out the bollocks about the 'New York World')
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on October 27, 2015, 01:51:46 PM
The World*


(* because Americans really are that arrogant.)

I bombarded my boss with that line of questioning when I first moved here.  His response was "bring your best team over and have them compete".   Seemed like a fair answer to me.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2015, 01:57:32 PM
KC for me, which no doubt means the Mets will stroll it.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2015, 01:59:43 PM
The World*


(* because Americans really are that arrogant.)

I bombarded my boss with that line of questioning when I first moved here.  His response was "bring your best team over and have them compete".   Seemed like a fair answer to me.

Its not.

Your follow up reply should be, "OK then, offer to play a home and away series between the World Series winner and the Japanese champions"
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2015, 02:02:33 PM
Although World Series does sound daft as it's just for teams in Canada and the USA, you'd fancy that MLB has the vast majority of the world's best players in it.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 27, 2015, 04:10:43 PM
Not fussed, I guess i'd have to go with KC as they have been at the top a few seasons now, just hope it is a good game without any major talking points.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2015, 12:18:52 AM
Inside the park home run to get us underway.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2015, 09:12:24 AM
Inside the park home run to get us underway.

That's all you could come up with during that epic first game ?

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2015, 03:28:55 PM
More than anyone else came up with during the game!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2015, 12:05:37 AM
It's the battle of the hair tonight! Looking forward to this as enjoyed watching both Cueto and DeGrom the odd times i've seen them.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2015, 04:15:31 AM
Was pretty straightforward for KC tonight.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2015, 08:31:24 AM
Was pretty straightforward for KC tonight.

Even though his team lost, at least the 'straight' bit will make Murphy happy.

Great pitching performance by Cueto to follow up that by Volquez

Its still not clear whether or not Volquez knew of his father's death before the first game

http://deadspin.com/only-one-other-royal-was-told-about-edinson-volquezs-fa-1739149153
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 01, 2015, 08:05:13 AM
KC win to put themselves just one win from the title
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2015, 01:23:17 AM
I want KC to win the series but am hoping for a Mets win tonight. Mainly as I want more baseball to watch. KC winning it in the bottom of the 23rd in game 7 will do me.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2015, 05:15:50 AM
Gone to shit for the Mets. Shouldn't have sent Harvey out for the 9th. At least I can probably go to sleep soon.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2015, 05:20:33 AM
And Colon gives up a 3 run double so I think it is over now.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2015, 05:35:06 AM
KC win and I can go to sleep!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2015, 08:31:10 AM
Glad to see KC win
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2015, 03:02:38 AM
Well done Royals, any predictions on trades over the off season?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2015, 08:25:34 AM
Well done Royals, any predictions on trades over the off season?

Not a trade but there's rumours that the Nats will hire Dusty Baker as manager, so Strasburg's arm should explode sometime in early June
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 06, 2015, 08:00:22 AM
First major trade of the off-season. Lots of players involved but no big names

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/65989/win-win-trade-as-mariners-rays-make-six-player-swap
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 18, 2015, 05:24:08 PM
Big Papi announces that 2016 will be his last season

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/11/18/red-sox-david-ortiz-will-retire-after/AjMG3UPItYXO73WJNEhI2O/story.html
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Post by: Hillbilly on November 19, 2015, 02:32:21 AM
Still not over the World Series. Stupid Mets.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 22, 2015, 03:56:08 PM
Baseball could be on its way to London

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/baseball/12010124/Olympic-Stadium-moves-closer-to-staging-the-first-ever-Major-League-Baseball-game-in-Europe.html
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Post by: Stu on November 22, 2015, 05:25:27 PM
Which sites do you use for news? MLB.com? Also, are we pretty much restricted to MLB.tv for matches? We have BT Sport at home which shows a few games but other than hookey streams, does anywhere else show games?
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 22, 2015, 09:34:18 PM
A MLB.com subscription will get you all games. BT/ESPN show a lot of games in the summer
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Post by: Stu on November 22, 2015, 11:05:39 PM
A MLB.com subscription will get you all games. BT/ESPN show a lot of games in the summer

Thanks for that. I had read the same regarding mlb.com, will see how it pans out with BT/ESPN - hopefully they'll still have the rights to show games next season.

I don't have any particular allegiance to a team but mrs is a Blue Jays fan and I enjoy the game. Seems v.technical and the wildcard and postseason organisation looks impenetrable!
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 23, 2015, 08:41:54 AM
Dave Roberts looks set to be named Dodgers manager

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Post by: UK Redsox on November 23, 2015, 11:23:08 AM
Which sites do you use for news? MLB.com?

My default site is espn.com

On MLB.com I read Richard Justice and Tracy Ringolsby

Peter Gammons still writes occasional articles for his own site http://www.gammonsdaily.com/category/gammons-notes/

I also use http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/

John Thorn - Official Historian http://ourgame.mlblogs.com/
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 02, 2015, 07:45:24 AM
David Price to the Red Sox. 7 years $217m
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Post by: The Left Side on December 02, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
David Price to the Red Sox. 7 years $217m

Well if you've got the money why not, the Jays are having a bad off season.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2015, 09:36:08 AM
Taking this thread back full circle to my first post

It looks like Barry Bonds will become a hitting coach for the Marlins
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Post by: The Left Side on December 03, 2015, 03:22:46 PM
You forgot the *
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2015, 10:01:51 PM
Grienke to the D'Backs

I didn't see that coming

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14292618/zack-greinke-agrees-arizona-diamondbacks
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Post by: The Left Side on December 06, 2015, 02:35:07 AM
John Lackey could be heading to Wrigley
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Post by: Stu on December 06, 2015, 10:25:57 AM
John Lackey could be heading to Wrigley

I think it's all but done, subject to a medical. 2 year contract I think?

Grienke would have been a good fit for the Cubs I think, but a 6 year contract at $34m a year might have put them off.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2015, 01:44:30 PM
The thing that appealed to Grienke about Arizona was the all but guaranteed Octobers off work
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2015, 08:09:39 AM
......or maybe it doesn't.

The D'Backs have traded for Shelby Miller from the Braves. That gives then a pretty good 1 & 2 at the top of their rotation.


Meanwhile, the Cubbies trade Castro and sign Zobrist. This is a great move by Theo & Co. Castro was now surplus to requirement and Zobrist can slot in basically anywhere except Catcher
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Post by: The Left Side on December 09, 2015, 03:16:48 PM
Happy with that trade, Castro has been inconsistent at best in recent years and a move might do him good... welcome to the revolution Zobrist!
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Post by: The Left Side on December 11, 2015, 08:50:18 PM
Jason Heyward seems to be following Zobrist too!
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Post by: Stu on December 12, 2015, 08:22:49 AM
Jason Heyward seems to be following Zobrist too!

Talk on mlb that the Cubbies are WS favourites.....
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Post by: Stu on December 12, 2015, 09:01:06 AM
@BestFansStLouis

Check the above out on Twitter. Basically a Cubs fan showing up terrible, bitter Cardinals fans - who seem like a right bunch.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2015, 03:08:36 PM
Going to the Cubs is a good move for Heyward. He does need to be the main man in that lineup. He can just be an above-average bat and top class defender
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 28, 2015, 09:49:42 PM
Aroldis Chapman to the Evil Empire

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14454106/reds-deal-closer-aroldis-chapman-yankees
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2016, 02:07:22 PM
Hall of Fame announcement will be made today

Ken Griffey Jr is a certainty for election, possibly with the highest percentage ever.

Mike Piazza is a probable

Time Raines is a well overdue possible

http://baseballhall.org/hof/2016-bbwaa-ballot
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Post by: The Left Side on January 06, 2016, 02:58:15 PM
How can they overlook Leon Durham again!
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 06, 2016, 11:30:19 PM
Just Junior and Mike were elected

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14517514/ken-griffey-jr-mike-piazza-voted-cooperstown-baseball-hall-famers
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Post by: The Left Side on January 07, 2016, 03:06:38 AM
Wow 99% of vote!?
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 11, 2016, 08:01:19 PM
MLB has had a draft system for 51 years. Junior is the first overall number one pick to make the HOF.

Only one other number one selection, Harold Baines, received enough votes to even stay on the ballot for more than one year.

Chipper Jones should make it two in a couple of years but after that were looking at a gap until potentially David Price and Bryce Harper.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 12, 2016, 11:15:55 AM
I used to love watching Junior play, when 5 started showing baseball and I decided I needed a team to support I nearly went for the Mariners as they had Johnson, Junior and A-Rod (in the days before he was an asshole), then the Toddmeister talked about the history of the Red Sox and that was that. Back to Junior, his swing was a thing of beauty, shame he had all those injury problems the last decade of his career, who knows what his numbers could have been otherwise.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 12, 2016, 06:38:44 PM
Randy Johnson once gave me a really nasty looking stare.

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Post by: usav on January 12, 2016, 07:37:31 PM
Did you tell him to get his hair cut?
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 13, 2016, 12:21:10 AM
Monte Irvin, dead at 96

http://baseballhall.org/news/remembering-monte-irvin
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2016, 12:03:12 PM
DH could be coming to the NL soon

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14621054/commissioner-rob-manfred-says-national-league-teams-move-designated-hitter

About time. Its daft that the two leagues have different rules
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Post by: Jon Crofts on March 10, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Try to go to a US game of some sort.  We went to see the NY Jets play.  The sports themselves are shit, but as an experience it was incredible.

Yeah, can't see why anyone would head to the USA just to watch their sports  ;)

PS.... is anyone else going over for the Minor League Baseball (Single-A Short-Season, New York/Penn League) Staten Island Yankees home opener against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Sat 18 June ?

Forgive my rather flippant answer on the New Yawk thread, interested to know, is the minor leagues where the majority of players come from for the MLB teams or is it straight from College teams?  Or is minor league where the has-beens and not good enoughs ply their trade?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 11, 2016, 12:17:01 PM
is the minor leagues where the majority of players come from for the MLB teams or is it straight from College teams?  Or is minor league where the has-beens and not good enoughs ply their trade?

It is rare for a player to go straight from college to MLB - even the top rated college players usually do a few years in the minors.

The minor league system is the closest we have in the USA to a sporting pyramid (without the relegation). But it does have a well-structured tier-system which promotes talent upwards. It is a fascinating system:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_League_Baseball
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 18, 2016, 10:34:55 PM
Yep, even the top young players spend a couple of years in the Minors.

(There's the odd exception, like one of my favourite players, John Olerud)

There's a few old vets playing in Triple-A (the highest level of the Minors), stashed there by their MLB team as insurance in case of injury to someone on the Major League squad.

However, most Minor Leaguers are trying to work their way up the pyramid.

The Brooklyn and SI games I go to are at the second lowest level. The players are normally in their late teens or very early 20s

As well as the two Minor Lesgue games I'm going to in NYC, I'll also be attending some others the following week when I meet up with some friends to travel thro Pennsylvania

http://www.sportstravelandtours.com/WebPackage.asp?RowId=58150000

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Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2016, 04:39:48 PM
My list of games I'll be attending this season currently stands as follows......

Sat 18 Jun      Brooklyn Cyclones @ Staten Island Yankees (Minor League - Short Season "A")
Sun 19 Jun      Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets
Mon 20 Jun       Tri City Valley Cats @ Brooklyn Cyclones (Minor League - Short Season "A")
Tue 21 Jun      Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
Wed 22 Jun      Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
Thu 23 Jun      Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
Fri 24 Jun      Los Angeles Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sat 25 Jun      Los Angeles Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Sun 26 Jun      Los Angeles Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Mon 27 Jun      Los Angeles Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Tue 28 Jun      Birmingham Barons @ Altoona Curve (Minor League "AA")
Wed 29 Jun      Bowie Baysox @ Harrisburg Senators (Minor League "AA")
Thu 30 Jun      Harrisburg Senators @ Reading Phillies (Minor League "AA")
Fri 1 Jul      Charlotte Knights @ Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs (Minor League "AAA")
Sat 2 Jul      Kansas City Royals @ Philadelphia Phillies
Sun 3 Jul (poss.)   Kansas City Royals @ Philadelphia Phillies
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 23, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Joe Garagiola dead at 90

http://www.abc15.com/sports/sports-blogs-local/baseball-legend-former-arizona-diamondbacks-broadcaster-joe-garagiola-sr-dies
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 23, 2016, 08:11:59 PM
A-Rod to retire when his current contract ends after the 2017 season

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/alex-rodriguez-retire-2017-season-article-1.2574984
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Post by: The Left Side on March 23, 2016, 08:59:55 PM
A-Rod to retire when his current contract ends after the 2017 season

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/alex-rodriguez-retire-2017-season-article-1.2574984

Interesting... so while we are here should we talk predictions?
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 24, 2016, 08:57:54 AM
Interesting... so while we are here should we talk predictions?

I must admit that I've been a bit neglectful of my normal monitoring of Spring Training this year.

For the first time this century I'm not playing any Fantasy Baseball, so the need to keep in touch with injuries and form hasn't been there.

Hopefully over the weekend I'll get to watch a few games on BT/ESPN.


The Cubs appear to be the trendy pick. If the Red Sox can't win it (and with the Panda still in the line up, I don't expect them to contend), then I'd love to see the Cubs finally emerge as champions
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 25, 2016, 02:35:55 PM
Thu 30 Jun      Harrisburg Senators @ Reading Phillies (Minor League "AA")

Spent many summer evenings at Municipal Stadium during school holidays. One time a bloke sitting in front of us took a foul ball in the left cheekbone off the bat of Mike Rogodzinski.


(http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/mike_rogodzinski_autograph.jpg)
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 30, 2016, 12:41:31 PM
MLB/MiLB article from The Grauniad

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/mar/30/baseball-pitching-chris-bassitt-anthony-young-mlb
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2016, 08:10:22 AM
Panda benched** by the Red Sox

** I hope that they have a strong enough bench
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2016, 09:36:45 AM
Happy Opening Day everybody

My predictions

AL East - TOR
AL Central - KC
AL West - HOU
WC - TEX & CLE


NL West - WAS
NL Central - CHC
NL West - SF
WC - NYM @ STL

World Series - CHC over HOU


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14936299/mlb-projected-lineups-all-30-teams
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Post by: usav on April 03, 2016, 05:12:02 PM
Opening day in Pittsburgh and there is snow on the ground...............
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2016, 06:10:47 PM
Looks sunny enough
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2016, 06:16:29 PM
......and we're under way for 2016
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Post by: The Left Side on April 03, 2016, 07:34:54 PM
Happy 2016 season everyone, could this be the year of the Cub?
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Post by: usav on April 03, 2016, 08:44:51 PM
Looks sunny enough
Yep, pretty chilly though!
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2016, 09:48:35 PM
Melancon did his best to throw that away for the Pirates
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Post by: usav on April 03, 2016, 09:53:33 PM
Melancon did his best to throw that away for the Pirates
Every once in a while he has an inning like that, but still manages to get out of it.

As closers go, he's not particularly fast - surprised more teams have not figured him out yet (especially the Cardinals given how may times we play them).
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2016, 09:25:08 PM
David Price with 10 Ks

Papi homers

Red Sox win

A fine opening day
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 05, 2016, 11:45:16 PM
Happy Opening Day everybody

My predictions

AL East - TOR
AL Central - KC
AL West - HOU
WC - TEX & CLE


NL West - WAS
NL Central - CHC
NL West - SF
WC - NYM @ STL

World Series - CHC over HOU


http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14936299/mlb-projected-lineups-all-30-teams

Even I might watch if the Cubs made the World Series.
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Post by: The Left Side on April 05, 2016, 11:49:07 PM
Good man CD
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2016, 11:56:14 PM
Red Sox magic number is 161.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2016, 10:27:19 AM
http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/baseballs-oldest-living-former-major-leaguer-dies-0
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2016, 12:02:23 AM
Cubs problems starting early. Schwarber out for the season with a wrecked knee
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Post by: The Left Side on April 09, 2016, 01:29:58 AM
MCL and LCL torn, ouch... need to use the squad and hope we don't get more injuries.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 15, 2016, 11:22:12 AM
8 and 1 start for the Cubs

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/37631/cubs-by-the-numbers-8-1-start-ties-franchise-record-through-nine-games
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 15, 2016, 11:23:38 AM
The Braves and, surprisingly, the Twins are both O fer their first 9 games
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Post by: The Left Side on April 15, 2016, 11:54:33 PM
You jinxed us UKRS ;)
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Post by: Stu on April 18, 2016, 08:59:58 PM
Exciting end to the Jays - Red Sox game!

Cubs are now 9-3, with the Cardinals to play tonight (live again, but starts at 1am 😞) who have crept up into second place, 7-5.....
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 20, 2016, 08:03:18 AM
There must be a chance that the Cubs win the World Series and Hibs win the cup in the same year. I'm concerned that this would somehow end the Universe.
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Post by: Stu on April 20, 2016, 08:42:53 AM
Long, long way to go yet but Cubs are the bookies favourite and they've just beaten the Cardinals twice, 0-5 and 1-2 - the Cardinals former pitcher John Lackey playing a starring role in both wins for the Cubs. If they win again tonight then they'll have swept the Cards at Busch Stadium.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 20, 2016, 01:14:31 PM
100 years ago today, the Cubs played their first game at what is now called Wrigley Field. At that point, they'd gone just 7 seasons without winning the World Series
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Post by: The Left Side on April 22, 2016, 03:43:35 AM
Jake the Snake Arrieta throws a no-no
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 22, 2016, 08:03:57 AM
Jake the Snake Arrieta throws a no-no

This is the year...

As Tony Kornheiser has been saying to wind up Wilbon; the Cubs are the '27 Yankees
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Post by: Stu on April 22, 2016, 02:08:36 PM
Statement after not quite completing the sweep against the Cardinals.
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Post by: The Left Side on April 22, 2016, 11:07:11 PM
Statement after not quite completing the sweep against the Cardinals.

Useless bums, if they can stay healthy there is a good chance.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 23, 2016, 09:39:56 AM
Chris Colabello banned for 80 games

http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/70014/chris-colabellos-suspension-highlights-a-big-problem-blue-jays-arent-hitting
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Post by: Stu on April 24, 2016, 01:42:06 PM
Cubs got bummed by the Reds last night 😢
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Post by: The Left Side on April 24, 2016, 08:51:12 PM
winning 9-0 today though
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 24, 2016, 10:51:44 PM
Pinch hit homer from Harper to tie things up in the bottom if the 9th

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/70087564/v621851283/minwsh-harper-ties-the-game-with-a-pinchhit-homer
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 12, 2016, 10:59:35 AM
Max Scherzer of the Natinals ties the single game Strike Out record of 20

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/177612626/max-scherzer-ties-mark-with-20-strikeouts

http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-nationals/post/_/id/1094/max-scherzer-ties-record-with-20-ks-reminds-us-who-washingtons-ace-is
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2016, 07:25:24 PM
Matt Bush (remember him?) called up by the Rangers.

From number one pick as a hitter via prison to the bullpen
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 16, 2016, 11:10:47 AM
Ichiro passes Rose in the most Ichiro manner possible

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/16233746/ichiro-suzuki-miami-marlins-career-hits-totals
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Post by: The Left Side on June 17, 2016, 03:15:09 AM
Ichiro passes Rose in the most Ichiro manner possible

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/16233746/ichiro-suzuki-miami-marlins-career-hits-totals

Wow what a player
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 19, 2016, 05:02:29 AM
tonight I witnessed my first in-person no-hitter. A combined 10 innings by two Staten Island Yankees pitches against the Brooklyn Cyclones

http://riveraveblues.com/2016/06/dotf-staten-island-walks-off-with-ten-inning-no-hitter-140037/
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 30, 2016, 02:01:34 AM
Twelve games down and just three to go on this trip.

After NYC (SI Yankees, Mets and Cyclones), I had three games in Boston and four in Pittsburgh. I'm now travelling across Pennsylvania with a group of friends watching Minor League games (Altoona and Harrisburg so far with Reading and Lehigh Valley to come).

We finish up with a game in Philly on Saturday and then I fly home on Sunday.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 01, 2016, 12:56:38 PM
I'm now travelling across Pennsylvania with a group of friends watching Minor League games (Altoona and Harrisburg so far with Reading and Lehigh Valley to come).

Will be interested to hear if you experienced any "Bull Durham" moments.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 03, 2016, 05:14:54 PM
Close game for the Red Sox last night........
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2016, 11:22:34 PM
Close game for the Red Sox last night........

One of Angels supporting friends was very happy
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2016, 11:23:17 PM
The Sox have been mostly crap all the time I've been out here this time.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2016, 11:25:12 PM
Mr Shin, you'll be pleased to know that the Papi Gnome made the final packing.

Therefore, unless a TSA agent here in Philly is a big Sox fan, I'll pass it on next time I see you.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2016, 11:30:36 PM
17 nights in the USA...16 baseball games, 1 Billy Joel gig and 1 MLS match. Plus touristy stuff like the SoL/Ellis Island and Gettysburg.

Not exactly a restful trip but fun nonetheless (apart from the cheesesteak problem outlined in off-topic)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 08, 2016, 01:07:26 AM
A-Rod is retiring on Friday. I thought he had years ago the cheating scrote. 
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2016, 12:22:15 PM
A-Rod is retiring on Friday. I thought he had years ago the cheating scrote. 

I was at the game in Toronto when he yelled out to distract an opposition fielder



and then of course, more famously, there's this



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Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2016, 12:25:20 PM
Dodged a bullet when the Players' Union blocked his move from Texas to the Sox
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on August 08, 2016, 12:26:48 PM
Odious ******
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Post by: The Left Side on August 08, 2016, 05:45:06 PM
Indeed, a scumbag of the highest order.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 10, 2016, 10:52:15 AM
Prince Fielder retires

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/194550274/neck-surgery-to-end-prince-fielders-career/
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2016, 05:01:54 PM
Villaesque performance by the Red Sox last, including an injury as Ortiz limped off in the 9th. Seem intent on not making the playoffs.

On the plus side, Benintendi looks very good so far.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 11, 2016, 07:34:06 PM
I'm not expecting the playoffs this year unless Price starts living up to the hype.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 11, 2016, 07:41:00 PM
Hitting has been the biggest problem. I've watched most of the recent games and it feels like every game we have the bases loaded and do smeg all. Take last night, loaded with 0 out and not 1 run scored from it.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 12, 2016, 05:24:15 PM
In the absence of a playoff run from the Sox, I hope that the Cubs can keep their form and go all the way
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Post by: The Left Side on August 12, 2016, 05:26:58 PM
No jinxing the Cubs please, 10 wins on the bounce.. .wow!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2016, 05:28:10 PM
We managed to grab defeat from the jaws of victory again last night in A-Roid's last game at Fenway to lose the series 2-1. It really should have been a 3 game sweep for the Sox.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 14, 2016, 04:49:45 PM
Natinals release Papelbon

http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-nationals/post/_/id/1692/for-nationals-releasing-jonathan-papelbon-was-all-about-the-bottom-line
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 19, 2016, 06:54:30 PM
Red Sox end their 6 winning streak thanks to the bullpen in the bottom of the 8th, culminating in doing the thing I hate the most. Walking in the go-ahead, and as it turned out winning, run.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 25, 2016, 04:42:00 PM
Red Sox grab another defeat from the jaws of victory as an error scores the winning run in the 11th. And Benintendi got crocked.
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Post by: The Left Side on August 25, 2016, 04:54:14 PM
Getting tight at the top of the AL East.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 25, 2016, 04:58:36 PM
I'm watching most of the Red Sox now as I subscribed to MLBTV when they did an offer with 50 odd games to go. The amount of times they've lost games they should have wrapped up long before but failed to add to their lead with bases loads, or 2nd and 3rd with 0 or 1 out is amazing. I know teams are always going to lose a load of games over the season but I haven't seen many throw away as many games as the Red Sox do.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 25, 2016, 08:12:53 PM
Benny to the DL

The WBC dates and venues have been announced.

The qualifier from Brooklyn could be Great Britain (although it would be a major shock if it was)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CquGsPkW8AAcz34?format=jpg&name=large)
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2016, 04:39:20 PM
Moncada time has arrived

http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/50723/its-showtime-for-yoan-moncada
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 07, 2016, 05:49:22 PM
Cannon of an arm and is quick but not much else so far. Currently on a run of 7 consecutive strikeouts. Doesn't look ready for the bigs yet imo, whereas Benintendi does and will hopefully be back from injury soon.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2016, 03:39:37 AM
Astros v Indians, quite possibly the worst and most shambolic umpiring i've ever seen as 2 runs are allowed to score on a foul ball.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2016, 04:49:24 PM
Just finished watching the Red Sox/Yankees game from last night. Wow!!
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Post by: The Left Side on September 16, 2016, 05:05:35 PM
Cubs win the NL Central, still a long way to go though.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2016, 08:14:53 PM
London games back on the agenda

Could be played at West Ham's Council House

http://www.thescore.com/news/1107235
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 25, 2016, 03:00:05 PM
This is some really shit news

Jose Fernandez, dead at 24

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article104071446.html
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 26, 2016, 05:45:05 PM
Just finished watching the Red Sox game from last night. MLB record of 11 consecutive strikeouts for the Red Sox pitchers. And an MLB record of 21 in 9 innings that doesn't count as it went to extra innings. And Pedroia scored the winning run in the 10th by dancing around home plate. Add 3 more K in the 10th for 23 strikeouts in total and 11 wins in a row. And the magic number for the division title is 2.

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 26, 2016, 11:50:57 PM
And the added bonus we can clinch the division at the Evil Empire. I doubt the yankees will mind, they must be used to us celebrating on their turf by now.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2016, 08:04:23 AM
Well there goes my plan to have Theo take over as GM of Villa

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17662846/chicago-cubs-agree-5-year-contract-extension-theo-epstein-president-baseball-operations
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2016, 08:05:22 AM
And the added bonus we can clinch the division at the Evil Empire. I doubt the yankees will mind, they must be used to us celebrating on their turf by now.

The Sox so are good that they can clinch the division at the Death Star without even winning the game
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Post by: The Left Side on September 29, 2016, 04:05:06 PM
Well there goes my plan to have Theo take over as GM of Villa

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17662846/chicago-cubs-agree-5-year-contract-extension-theo-epstein-president-baseball-operations

I'd be happy with him at Villa too but could he transfer between sports, probably not... so he should stay on the North side of Chicago.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 29, 2016, 04:06:20 PM
Finished watching it earlier. Ugliest way to win the division ever! It was painful watching the bottom of the 9th despite knowing we'd already won the division thanks to Baltimore.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 03, 2016, 09:04:06 PM
Off to Cleveland then.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2016, 12:51:08 PM
Off to Cleveland then.

Yep, those last two defeats cost the Sox home field

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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 04, 2016, 12:59:32 PM
NL playoffs : the Cubs and 4 teams everyone hates

Go Cubs!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2016, 07:40:05 AM
"You should have pitched Zach Britton"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ct-bxFHWcAA_n3o.jpg:large)
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Post by: The Left Side on October 05, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
Way to go to my second team, the Blue Jays... hope they meet the Cubs in the WS.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2016, 11:07:54 AM
Giants defeat the Mets to claim the NL Wild Card spot

Playoffs now line up

AL - Toronto v Texas, Boston v Cleveland

NL - San Francisco v Chicago, Los Angeles v Washington

Bumgarner was excellent in the Wild Card game. If he keeps that form going, the Giants could win (it is an even year, after all)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 06, 2016, 02:04:44 PM
Thor also pitched very well but the Mets bullpen let them down.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 08, 2016, 11:18:05 AM
Red Sox have been very poor so far.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 09, 2016, 02:09:29 AM
David Price not having a good postseason
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 09, 2016, 02:43:41 PM
I said to a mate of mine I wouldn't be surprised if we strolled the playoffs and won the WS with ease, or got swept by anyone with ease. We're a very streaky team and when we're on it we can take anyone apart. When we're not we look awful. I still wouldn't be surprised if we win the whole thing, or bow out meekly getting battered 10-1 for a sweep by Cleveland.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2016, 09:59:21 PM
Rained out, so the Sox survive for another day
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2016, 10:00:02 PM
As some band once said; "It was 20 years ago today"

http://www.pinstripealley.com/2012/10/9/3480448/yankees-history-orioles-jeffrey-maier-derek-jeter-october-9-1996-alcs-game-1
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Post by: The Left Side on October 10, 2016, 04:17:22 AM
Jays sweep the Rangers on the Canadian thanksgiving
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Post by: The Left Side on October 11, 2016, 03:45:07 AM
Bad night for the Red Sox as they go out of the ALDS and big papi's career is done.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2016, 08:14:33 AM
Cubs @ Giants game was still going on when I got to work
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2016, 12:07:43 PM
Piss poor by the Sox, deservedly swept. Not one of the starters managed 5 innings and the bats were quiet.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2016, 12:33:08 PM
Piss poor by the Sox, deservedly swept. Not one of the starters managed 5 innings and the bats were quiet.

Lost 8 or their last 9 games, including the playoffs

That form leads to being Corbett-Puppeted
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2016, 09:48:33 PM
With the Red Sox out i'm throwing my support behind Cleveland and Francona.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 11, 2016, 10:01:18 PM
Cubs @ Giants game was still going on when I got to work

We do it all again tonight, come on Cubbies!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 11, 2016, 10:19:50 PM
Almost at page 162 as well
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Post by: The Left Side on October 12, 2016, 05:14:42 AM
Wow... what a game in San Francisco
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 12, 2016, 12:26:37 PM
I'm hoping for a Cleveland/Dodgers final. Francona v Dave Roberts, i'll be happy for either of them to win it.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 14, 2016, 05:09:46 PM
Cubs v Indians final please.


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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 16, 2016, 01:47:39 AM
NLCS isn't even on national TV (only on Fox Sports Network) - baseball must be slipping down the National psyche

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Post by: The Left Side on October 16, 2016, 04:52:17 AM
Another crazy game for the Cubs
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Post by: Richard E on October 18, 2016, 08:43:17 AM
The Blue Jays are in need of a miracle.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2016, 11:00:25 AM
The Blue Jays are in need of a miracle.

Maybe something like this from exactly 12 years before the Jays went 0-3 down in the 2016 ALCS

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Post by: Richard E on October 18, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
The Blue Jays are in need of a miracle.

Maybe something like this from exactly 12 years before the Jays went 0-3 down in the 2016 ALCS



The really annoying thing is that Cleveland have only got two fit starting pitchers.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 18, 2016, 03:56:11 PM
The Jays bats are very quiet
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 18, 2016, 04:16:39 PM
It's the Francona magic! I watched last night's game and fair play to the pitcher for giving it a go with those stitches. No surprise though blood was soon pouring from it.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 18, 2016, 06:24:50 PM
Yep it looked nasty, Cleveland are a great team... plus they get home advantage as the American League won the All Star game.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2016, 08:17:52 PM
Toronto make it 3-1 and Dodgers take a 2-1 lead. Massive game for Dodgers and Cubs tonight.
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Post by: Stu on October 19, 2016, 08:53:40 PM
Cubs bats have gone cold - no runs in 18 innings.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2016, 10:21:36 PM
Cubs bats have gone cold - no runs in 18 innings.

Not looking good for our Cubbies, our pitchers are letting us down too... let's go Cubbies!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2016, 11:48:18 PM
Tito is going to the WS again.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 19, 2016, 11:49:47 PM
Now who will they play?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2016, 11:59:55 PM
I reckon whoever wins tonight. If the Cubbies level it 2-2 I fancy them.

I'm happy whoever wins the WS now. I probably edge towards Tito for 2004, but wouldn't mind Roberts winning with the Dodgers, also because of 2004. And if it's the Cubs, well they'll have what we felt in 2004, plus there's some Cubbies on here and a mate of mine is a big Cubs fan. And not forgetting Theo and you guessed it, 2004!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2016, 05:09:23 AM
Cubs bats heated up tonight, especially the guys in a slump... best of 3 now!
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Post by: Stu on October 20, 2016, 06:56:35 AM
Cubs bats heated up tonight, especially the guys in a slump... best of 3 now!

Great news to wake up to! 2 more to go......
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Post by: Stu on October 20, 2016, 07:52:36 AM
I'm just looking at the last three games. Back to Wrigley and I reckon this series will go to the last game; Cubs to win the next game, Dodgers are bringing Kershaw in for game 6, then winner-takes-all game 7.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2016, 06:27:09 PM
Kershaw v Hendricks looks likely, they will win that one I reckon so you might be right Stu.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2016, 07:07:04 PM
Wouldn't it Be Good if Kershaw wins?
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Post by: The Left Side on October 21, 2016, 05:26:33 AM
Cubs win and it goes  acknowledge to Wrigley
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 21, 2016, 12:35:05 PM
Surely the Cubs are going to the Series. Has Bartman got his ticket?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 21, 2016, 01:30:21 PM
Gotta fancy Cubs won't lose both at home. But if Kershaw wins as you'd probably back him to, a one game play off in game 7 and anything can happen. Who could be the Cubs goat this time?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2016, 01:44:02 PM
I think that Charlie Sheen has been lobbying to throw out the first pitch at the WS but my vote goes to Uek

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Post by: The Left Side on October 21, 2016, 04:01:35 PM
Gotta fancy Cubs won't lose both at home. But if Kershaw wins as you'd probably back him to, a one game play off in game 7 and anything can happen. Who could be the Cubs goat this time?

Don't go there PWS
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Post by: The Left Side on October 23, 2016, 04:32:01 AM
Wow... just gobsmacked. Cubs win the pennant and Villa win back to back games. Hell must have frozen over, I must admit a bit of dust got in my eyes or the wife was chopping onions.
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Post by: Stu on October 23, 2016, 11:04:07 AM
Wow... just gobsmacked. Cubs win the pennant and Villa win back to back games. Hell must have frozen over, I must admit a bit of dust got in my eyes or the wife was chopping onions.

Watching history being made is pretty special.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 23, 2016, 03:25:37 PM
Well done Cubbies. Pretty straight forward win as Kershaw was pretty poor. Tito v Theo.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2016, 10:06:37 AM
If the Cubs win the Series, Theo should immediately be declared President.... of the whole fecking planet
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Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2016, 11:21:52 AM
Don't really follow baseball but I'm aware of the Cubs' historical incompetence so hoping they win it, even though a Hibs Scottish Cup and Cubs World Series in the same year will most likely signal the Apocalypse.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2016, 12:33:40 PM
$2000 will get you a Standing Room ticket for the first game at Wrigley

Cheapest to actually sit down is $2800

I like Cleveland as a town and don't mind the Indians. The only thing I don't like about them is their racist mascot logo, Chief Wahoo
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Post by: The Left Side on October 24, 2016, 04:22:33 PM
$2000 will get you a Standing Room ticket for the first game at Wrigley

Cheapest to actually sit down is $2800

I like Cleveland as a town and don't mind the Indians. The only thing I don't like about them is their racist mascot logo, Chief Wahoo

Yep that is making the news over here, if you watch Major League now it looks like a Bernard Manning show with the number of racist remarks in there. So many teams have names that arguably should be changed. The Redskins, Braves, Chiefs, Blackhawks, etc. it won't be cheap to change all that merchandise.

As for the WS it is going to be close, just goes to show how important the All Star game is these days.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2016, 06:56:28 PM
Out if those names, Redskins is clearly derogatory / racist. A debate could be had about the others
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2016, 07:54:52 PM
From ESPN..... The Cubs have played 11,309 games - including 50 postseason games - since their last World Series game
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Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2016, 08:15:32 PM
From ESPN..... The Cubs have played 11,309 games - including 50 postseason games - since their last World Series game

I heard that the Cubs have never had a non-white player play in the WS either, it really has been too long.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2016, 02:00:39 PM
Cubs fecked that one up top of the 7th. Bases loaded and 0 outs and failed to score.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2016, 02:20:02 PM
From ESPN..... The Cubs have played 11,309 games - including 50 postseason games - since their last World Series game

I heard that the Cubs have never had a non-white player play in the WS either, it really has been too long.

Yep, last WS was 1945. Jackie Robinson was 1947

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Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2016, 04:33:57 PM
Cubs fecked that one up top of the 7th. Bases loaded and 0 outs and failed to score.

Yep that was the chance, still a lot of baseball still to be played... I hadn't seen much of the Cleveland team and was surprised at how good they are.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2016, 04:54:51 PM
Cleveland have the Tito factor. We should have beaten them, got swept. Toronto should have beaten them, lost 4-1. Cubs should beat them.....

I stayed up to the bottom of the 8th last night before falling asleep so watched the rest earlier. We may get a few games with the time difference an hour in our favour as clocks go back Sunday, but another week before they do in the US.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 26, 2016, 05:08:12 PM
They are bringing the game forward an hour tonight due to weather.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 26, 2016, 05:14:36 PM
Good job you said that otherwise i'd have been tuning in at 1am! Cheers TLS.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2016, 09:21:34 AM
Welcome back Kyle Schwarber
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2016, 01:06:13 PM
Comfortable win for the Cubs as the Cleveland bats were silent. I actually don't think Arrieta pitched that well despite not giving up a hit until the 6th, certainly not compared with what I saw of him last season. What he did manage though was come up with a great pitch when he was 2-2 or 3-2, which he was a number of times.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 28, 2016, 12:22:52 PM
I don't follow baseball very closely, but am I correct in thinking that neither club has what normally passes these days for an overhyped, prima-donna superstar?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2016, 01:10:25 PM
I don't follow baseball very closely, but am I correct in thinking that neither club has what normally passes these days for an overhyped, prima-donna superstar?

Jon Lester and Jason Heyward of the Cubs would fall into the overpaid category

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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 28, 2016, 07:48:21 PM
I don't follow baseball very closely, but am I correct in thinking that neither club has what normally passes these days for an overhyped, prima-donna superstar?

Jon Lester and Jason Heyward of the Cubs would fall into the overpaid category


Was Heyward on the Braves at one point?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2016, 11:12:50 PM
Cubs can't afford to lose tonight. Can't see them coming back from 3-1 if they do.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 30, 2016, 02:29:29 AM
Not going well at all
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 30, 2016, 02:47:21 AM
Cubs look fucked.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 30, 2016, 03:05:00 AM
Yep they can't handle the curve ball
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2016, 12:13:08 PM
Cubs look fucked.

They've been very disappointing
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Post by: OzVilla on October 30, 2016, 12:14:48 PM
Cubs reminded me today of our 2 recent FA Cup Final "efforts".  Just ain't happening.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 31, 2016, 03:46:54 AM
Back to Cleveland we go.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 31, 2016, 04:57:32 PM
Last night's game was a nail biter, Cleveland just breeze through our bats while our pitchers are made to work for everything. The heart can't take much more of this, still we made it a little more respectable.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 01:17:53 AM
I'm about an hour behind the live action as I was watching something else but that is awful by the Indians in the first inning to gift the Cubs 2 runs.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 01:50:10 AM
Middle of the 3rd (i'm slowly catching up by skipping each break) and i'd fancy we're going to game 7! Genius by Tito, bring on a reliever who promptly gives up a grand slam.
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Post by: The Left Side on November 02, 2016, 02:51:35 AM
I'm not going to jinx it pws
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 03:32:06 AM
Can't believe they used Chapman when in such a strong position. If you can't trust the rest of your bullpen to hold a 5 run lead then it doesn't say much about them.

I reckon this whole game hinged on that total fuck up by the Indians in the first inning. World of difference  psychologically for both teams between 1 and 3 runs that early.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 03:35:46 AM
Down by 6 and thrown out at second. Good throw but fuck me that's ridiculous.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 03:42:02 AM
Game 7 it is. I hope as a neutral, albeit one slightly edging to the Indians, that it's a lot closer. 17 innings will do me.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2016, 08:18:05 AM
Its going to be a long few hours for my Cubs fan Colonial friends.

I don't think that I know any Cleveland fans
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2016, 08:28:34 AM
Game 6 highlights

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/8879974/v1210777383/11116-arrieta-russell-help-cubs-force-a-game-7/?game_pk=487636
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 11:37:46 PM
Anyone else watching game 7 live?
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Post by: jcsutv on November 02, 2016, 11:43:57 PM
I am. Just having a look at what my bro TLS gets so excited about!! My first game, hopefully I am the ultimate glory hunter, rather than Jonah.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 11:47:45 PM
Easy game to follow for the basics, very complex with the intricacies of the game. Hope you enjoy it!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2016, 11:50:20 PM
And although i'm edging to the Indians because of Tito, good luck to the Cubbies on here. I'll be just as happy if they win and you finally get your 2004!!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 12:04:51 AM
Not a bad first at bat!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 12:06:30 AM
Dexter did well. Is that what is called average?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 12:17:22 AM
No that's a home run. Average is for hits. If a batter got a hit every at bat he'd have an average of 1.000. If he got one half the time he'd be .500. And so on. It's worked by number of at bats divided by number of hits. During the regular season a .300 average is good. No one has batted .400 since 1941. That's the simple version as walks, sacrifices and it by a pitch don't count as an at bat for your average. Bet you're glad you asked!
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 12:26:43 AM
Just bathing the kids but keeping one eye on the game. Nervous is am understatement. Welcome jcsutv
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 12:27:11 AM
I knew that, what I meant was, is that an average start to a game? As in normal.

Just teasing, thanks for educating me.

How many innings are there? 1 gone.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 12:30:07 AM
If you're not teasing, 9 innings. Although if it's a draw after 9 they will keep playing another inning until someone wins. If you are, twelvety ya bugger.
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 12:38:40 AM
Ha ha. It was clearly a good time to watch! Proper entertainment so far. Thanks PWS
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 12:59:42 AM
Could be massive for the Cubs getting out that still level, especially if they can score now.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:06:22 AM
Be crazy to bring on Lester I reckon. Game 7 and you bring in a bloke that can't keep a runner on first?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:12:18 AM
Could be massive for the Cubs getting out that still level, especially if they can score now.

Mystic Shin strikes again.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 01:17:00 AM
Keep thinking that way pws
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 01:22:03 AM
Could be massive for the Cubs getting out that still level, especially if they can score now.

Mystic Shin strikes again.

1-3. Is that like 2-0 in footy. A dangerous lead?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:22:17 AM
Indians need a run here I reckon, quite fancy them to get at least one as well.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:26:33 AM
Or Hendricks will go through pretty comfortably!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 01:30:49 AM
Oh my God he twatted that!!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:31:45 AM
I know Cubbies will definitely want different but as it's game 7 I want a real close nailbiter!!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:32:10 AM
Oh my God he twatted that!!

He's got a bat like a traction engine!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 01:36:03 AM
Jcsutv are you Alan partridge? He is a monster
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:43:16 AM
Booooooooooooooooo!!!

 :P
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 01:44:06 AM
That's just cock piss. I was just getting into it. I went round Hatchford Brook in 78 today smashing it. But this is better!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 01:45:34 AM
Get in Rizzo. By the way, Risso is my cup of tea on the brexit thread too!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:46:40 AM
Get in Rizzo. By the way, Risso is my cup of tea on the brexit thread too!

Enjoying it so far?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 01:47:03 AM
He got a great jump on that hit by rizzo
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:49:27 AM
He should have been struck out though. Maybe it really is luck changing time!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 01:52:16 AM
Get in Rizzo. By the way, Risso is my cup of tea on the brexit thread too!

Enjoying it so far?

Very much so. Not a clue how they know whether it's a strike or not. I guess it's a bit like off side in Rugby.😳
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:53:14 AM
He should have been struck out though. Maybe it really is luck changing time!

Then again that should have been a K as well. Daft taking him out I reckon.
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 01:54:47 AM
The strike zone is roughly between the knees and letters on the jersey and the width of the plate. All educational Johnno
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 01:59:57 AM
That's why I wouldn't have put Lester in. They may get away with it but a pitcher that can't throw to first is crazy.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:00:50 AM
And as I hit enter there's 2 runs that wouldn't have scored, certainly not like that, if you don't have Lester on the mound.
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 02:02:59 AM
Is he related to Westwood?
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 02:03:31 AM
Oh my, nothing is ever simple for my sports team.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:03:47 AM
If they lose this it will be all down to that change as momentum has changed. IMO as bad a decision as us leaving Pedro on in 2003.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:05:56 AM
What gets me is, if I as an, at best, enthusiastic amateur can call it beforehand regarding Lester, why can't the manager? It's as though he was determined to get Lester in.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:09:35 AM
The Cubs bats may save him!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 02:10:25 AM
Plenty of momentum in that!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 02:11:42 AM
What gets me is, if I as an, at best, enthusiastic amateur can call it beforehand regarding Lester, why can't the manager? It's as though he was determined to get Lester in.

Westwood.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:14:29 AM
What gets me is, if I as an, at best, enthusiastic amateur can call it beforehand regarding Lester, why can't the manager? It's as though he was determined to get Lester in.

Westwood.

You probably don't know the story with Lester? A good starting pitcher but he can't throw to first. So that's why he didn't field that ball that was thrown away, and also means he can't stop base runners stealing.
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 02:25:51 AM
A risk then. Other than that dodgy throw, he has done well. (As far as I can tell). The error margin is very fine in this game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 02:33:09 AM
Especially in game 7 of the WS
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:39:56 AM
How's your nerves TLS?
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 02:44:20 AM
Don't ask him about nerves. He held a catch for a hat trick that was in the air for at least ten seconds! This is easy!😐
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 02:53:59 AM
Shitting bricks, I've even brushed the dog to take my mind off the nerves.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 02:57:31 AM
Shitting bricks, I've even brushed the dog to take my mind off the nerves.

You're so nervous you've forgotten you don't have a dog!
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 03:01:40 AM
1908? My oh my.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:06:57 AM
1908? My oh my.

I'm Red Sox and we won it in 2004 after not winning since 1918. Our manager to end our drought was Tito, now the Indians manager. Our General Manager (basically the bloke responsible for building team) was Theo Epstein, who is now GM for the Cubs. Some going if Theo manages to build teams that break the curse of the Bambino and the curse of the billy goat.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 03:07:30 AM
Chapman is very quick but can be wild
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:09:08 AM
Chapman is very quick but can be wild

Be interesting how he copes with so much pitching this series.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:10:57 AM
This is what I love about post season as a neutral, one swing of the bat and we're all tied!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:14:33 AM
A bit like that.
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 03:23:08 AM
Looks like it's going all the way to 17 then PWS
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 03:23:40 AM
Unbelievable
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:24:47 AM
Starting to hope it doesn't, i'm getting tired! I'd normally be fine at this time but started a stinking cold so taking loads for it and think it's trying to knock me out!

And keep your chin up TLS, not over yet!!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:26:02 AM
Could be a rain delay as well looking at how it's pissing down to really have me struggling!
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 03:36:40 AM
What a crazy game, chin is up as its been a classic but whatever happens you'll always think what if.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:44:40 AM
Can't believe they used Chapman when in such a strong position. If you can't trust the rest of your bullpen to hold a 5 run lead then it doesn't say much about them.

Still think this is what could cost the Cubs. Big lead and they still killed off Chapman for tonight.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:44:54 AM
How bad must the rest of the pen be that they are sending out Chapman again!!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:47:44 AM
What a crazy game, chin is up as its been a classic but whatever happens you'll always think what if.

Massive "what if" for me.

Not over yet and I know that it's a killer so far for you, but this is why I love baseball. As long as it's not your team involved!

One swing of the bat now and the season is over. Or we could be going for another 2 hours. It's ace!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:53:57 AM
Extra innings it is.
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 03:54:23 AM
Indeed pws. Looks like jcsutv has gone to bed.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 03:56:55 AM
Rain delay!! That could do it for me. :(
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 04:05:41 AM
Ha! As soon as A-Roid starts talking they cut the transmission.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 04:48:36 AM
Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs, World Series Champions 2016!
Well done Theo the drought buster!
Gutted for Tito but a great series and the best team in baseball this year won. I can go to sleep now!!!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 04:50:00 AM
Congrats and enjoy TLS!!!!!
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 05:03:59 AM
Thanks pws. Wow just Wow, what a game, what a Year! I've only been a Cubs fan 16 year so but it was a long wait. I can go to bed too. Get the feck in!
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Post by: Hillbilly on November 03, 2016, 05:23:56 AM
It shows that there's hope for the Villa to win the Cup again. I just hope it's in my lifetime.
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Post by: OzVilla on November 03, 2016, 07:06:10 AM
It shows that there's hope for the Villa to win the Cup again. I just hope it's in my lifetime.

Oh for the FA Cup!!
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2016, 08:19:08 AM
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/63106348/v1211009683/ws2016-gm7-cubs-win-world-series-with-game-7-win
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2016, 08:21:32 AM
This Guy >>>>>>> (http://m.mlb.com/assets/images/7/9/4/98227794/cuts/101114_Theo_Epstein_1280_5ioyfmat_k2grdldn.jpg)
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on November 03, 2016, 08:46:21 AM
I have little interest in Baseball, but this did seem quite interesting. Both teams had gone an age without winning the World Series. Indians 3-1 up in the series, but come back to win.
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Post by: joe_c on November 03, 2016, 09:39:05 AM
This is either the first nice thing to happen this year or confirmation that the end of days are upon us.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on November 03, 2016, 10:29:10 AM
Hibs, Cubs, Leicester.

Who is the Fourth Horseman?
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 03, 2016, 11:41:22 AM
Daren't even think about that until after next Tuesday
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 04:49:16 PM
This is either the first nice thing to happen this year or confirmation that the end of days are upon us.

haha you could be true Joe, what is happening next week UKRS?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 03, 2016, 04:51:23 PM
Presidential election?
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Post by: The Left Side on November 03, 2016, 04:54:44 PM
Of course PWS, hope you got some sleep... still no sign of jcsutv
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Post by: cdbearsfan on November 03, 2016, 04:58:08 PM
Presidential election?

Shudder.

Let's just say the Fourth Horseman was Bangladesh winning a test.
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Post by: jcsutv on November 03, 2016, 11:46:58 PM
Of course PWS, hope you got some sleep... still no sign of jcsutv
I went to sleep at the end of the 8th thinking the chance had gone for the cubs.  When I got up it was superb, but I had to get off to work. Just got back.
I must say, it was enjoyable watching with you and PWS last night. It's been a long day today, but definitely worth staying up for.  Never to be forgotten!! Thanks to both of you!
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Post by: The Left Side on November 04, 2016, 02:33:06 AM
Long day at work Johnno, if it is any consolation I didn't get to sleep until 1am here as I was a giddy as a schoolgirl. I must have had 10 heart attacks during the game but thankfully it went in our favour. It is up there with villa winning the cup in 1994 and 1996, baseball can be so good like that. So close to losing then seconds later 108 years of waiting is over. Crazy!
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 04, 2016, 08:49:57 AM
For several years I used to record the WS games and watch them as-live (fast forwarding a bit) first thing the next morning.

Bloody work now gets in the way of doing this
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Post by: MarkM on November 04, 2016, 09:01:19 AM
Long day at work Johnno, if it is any consolation I didn't get to sleep until 1am here as I was a giddy as a schoolgirl. I must have had 10 heart attacks during the game but thankfully it went in our favour. It is up there with villa winning the cup in 1994 and 1996, baseball can be so good like that. So close to losing then seconds later 108 years of waiting is over. Crazy!

It was a great final game, I have been a Cubs fan since i went to Wrigley Field to watch them about 8 years ago
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2016, 06:55:52 PM
Looks like there's a blockbuster trade in the works between the Sox and the Sox with Chris Sale going to Boston for a package of prospects headed by the highly rates Yoan Moncada

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18219932/boston-red-sox-land-chris-sale-blockbuster-trade-chicago-white-sox
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 19, 2017, 07:54:12 AM
Quote
Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Ivan "Pudge'' Rodriguez were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, while Vladimir Guerrero and Trevor Hoffman fell just short of the 75 percent threshold required in voting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Bagwell got 86.2 percent of the vote, and Raines got 86 percent. Rodriguez got 76 percent, receiving four more votes than the necessary 332 of 442.

Glad to see Raines make it at last but surprised that Hoffman missed out
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 26, 2017, 06:13:21 PM
#34 to be retired

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/redsox/2017/01/26/red-sox-retire-david-ortiz-number-june/IOKucRQvPtVgjMZxkkCGGL/story.html
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 15, 2017, 10:39:41 AM
I'm in NY end of Feb and my colleagues have rented a ball park for the evening as part of a team building project closedown celebration, we get coaching and then get to play a few innings of baseball.  Having driven past it many times and sat staring at it from the traffic jams that wind their way down from the Palisades of New Jersey into the Lincoln Tunnel, I get to strut my stuff and knock it out of the park at Weehawken Stadium on Friday 2nd March.

Having played softball at school and pretty good in the hand eye co-ordination department I'm looking forward to this.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 16, 2017, 10:15:22 AM
I'm in NY end of Feb and my colleagues have rented a ball park for the evening as part of a team building project closedown celebration, we get coaching and then get to play a few innings of baseball.  Having driven past it many times and sat staring at it from the traffic jams that wind their way down from the Palisades of New Jersey into the Lincoln Tunnel, I get to strut my stuff and knock it out of the park at Weehawken Stadium on Friday 2nd March.

Having played softball at school and pretty good in the hand eye co-ordination department I'm looking forward to this.

That sound good Jon

The closest that I've ever come to playing baseball was a couple of hours in the batting cages in Cooperstown and throwing a ball around in a sporting goods store in Chicago. We were asked to leave the store

I played a bit of softball in the early nineties but nothing really competitive.





Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 17, 2017, 05:10:26 PM
I'm in NY end of Feb and my colleagues have rented a ball park for the evening as part of a team building project closedown celebration, we get coaching and then get to play a few innings of baseball.  Having driven past it many times and sat staring at it from the traffic jams that wind their way down from the Palisades of New Jersey into the Lincoln Tunnel, I get to strut my stuff and knock it out of the park at Weehawken Stadium on Friday 2nd March.

Having played softball at school and pretty good in the hand eye co-ordination department I'm looking forward to this.

That sound good Jon

The closest that I've ever come to playing baseball was a couple of hours in the batting cages in Cooperstown and throwing a ball around in a sporting goods store in Chicago. We were asked to leave the store

I played a bit of softball in the early nineties but nothing really competitive.







I'm in the US 10 or more times a year and I keep promising myself a session in the batting cages and every time I go I manage to forget about it or not find a nearby cage setup. I will do this!
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2017, 12:17:23 PM
How did the baseball go Jon ?
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Post by: KRS on March 02, 2017, 04:17:22 PM
My first baseball game in a few weeks...the World Baseball Classic Final in Los Angeles!

Could anyone give me a quick run down of the rules that can be easily explained to the lady I'll be going with?! :D

Disclaimer: we both know nothing about baseball so the rules would be useful for me too! ::)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2017, 04:30:56 PM
Does this help? http://www.baseball-rules.com/basicbb.htm
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2017, 04:34:39 PM
The other thing i'd recommend is watch a few full games before you go. MLBtv has games and there's loads on youtube.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2017, 05:53:21 PM
My first baseball game in a few weeks...the World Baseball Classic Final in Los Angeles!

Could anyone give me a quick run down of the rules that can be easily explained to the lady I'll be going with?! :D

Disclaimer: we both know nothing about baseball so the rules would be useful for me too! ::)

My best advice would be for you to pay to fly me over and sit with you during the game

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Post by: Villa Lew on March 02, 2017, 07:24:45 PM
My first baseball game in a few weeks...the World Baseball Classic Final in Los Angeles!

Could anyone give me a quick run down of the rules that can be easily explained to the lady I'll be going with?! :D

Disclaimer: we both know nothing about baseball so the rules would be useful for me too! ::)
It's just like a game of rounders.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 04, 2017, 10:00:53 PM
Relief in the short-term at least for the Red Sox David Price although I'm concerned that this might be a sign a more problems down the road

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18821913/david-price-boston-red-sox-relieved-avoid-elbow-surgery-says-no-table-return-date
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Post by: Jon Crofts on March 05, 2017, 07:20:58 PM
How did the baseball go Jon ?

What a laugh. I did pretty well and managed to keep the majority in play.  Fastballs I can deal with, I was getting the hang of a curve ball but the slow pitches I was hopeless, about a 5% hit rate.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 07, 2017, 02:57:33 PM
Israel and The Netherlands both beat Korea in the WBC

https://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/bracket
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 09, 2017, 08:09:28 AM
The team of vaguely Israeli players beat the team of vaguely Dutch players to go unbeaten in their group.

However, both teams qualify for the next round

Play in the USA & Mexico groups starts today
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2017, 07:46:05 AM
Upsets continue in the WBC as Italy score five runs in the bottom of the ninth to win

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/218688778/italy-defeats-mexico-with-5-run-9th-in-wbc-17/?topicid=209143850
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2017, 09:30:27 AM
Mexico are now out based on some tie-breaker about defensive runs allowed.

However, Italy and Venezuela are tied for the final spot in the next round, so they'll now play off.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 24, 2017, 01:39:29 PM
Shows how I'm paying less attention to baseball these days.

USA beat Puerto Rico in the final to win their first WBC
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 03, 2017, 10:47:50 PM
Red Sox win their Opener. 162-0 here we come
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 05, 2017, 02:29:39 PM
161 is the magic number.
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Post by: Louzie0 on April 05, 2017, 02:39:21 PM
Red Sox win their Opener. 162-0 here we come

That's got to be an omen.
Well played, Red Sox!

(& Come on, Villa)
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 18, 2017, 09:23:06 PM
After initially planning not to head over to the American Colonies this year and then reconsidering that decision since the start of the season, I finally booked up a short trip over the weekend.

Just seven games

23/6 LAA @ BOS - David Ortiz number retirement night
24/6 LAA @ BOS
25/6 LAA @ BOS
26/6 MIN @ BOS
27/6 New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs
28/6 New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs
29/6 New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs
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Post by: usav on April 27, 2017, 01:59:46 PM
First MLB player born on the continent of Africa made his debut for the Pirates last night and got his first hit (http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19249696/pittsburgh-pirates-rookie-gift-ngoepe-first-african-player-reach-majors) last night.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 27, 2017, 02:37:14 PM
Blimey, 8 1/2 years in the Minors. All credit to the bloke for sticking with it
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 09, 2017, 08:28:22 AM
Braves have cut Ryan Howard. So that could be it for his career
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2017, 10:48:21 AM
Scooter Gennett hits four homers in a game. The first Cincinnati Reds player to do so in their 136 year history and only the 17th overall in Major League Baseball

 http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/231025570/v1471284483/stlcin-gennett-goes-deep-four-times-vs-cardinals
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 13, 2017, 05:04:42 PM
Sammy Sosa has changed a tad!

(https://pmchollywoodlife.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/sammy-sosa-lighter-skin-ftr.jpg?w=620)
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 13, 2017, 06:26:25 PM
The new Peewee Herman ?
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on July 13, 2017, 07:29:36 PM
Braves have cut Ryan Howard. So that could be it for his career

18 short of the 400 Home Run Club - too bad he can't DH in the AL
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 15, 2017, 12:27:15 PM
20 years ago this week I made my first visit to the USA and attended my first baseball games.

The first three games were at Fenway Park in Boston and included the first game back as a visiting player for Roger Clemens.

I've been back to the American Colonies every year since except for 2013. I've now attended 285 Major League Baseball games (in 42 different ballparks), 33 Minor League games, 3 College games and one Independent League game.

I've had some great adventures* and met a lot of great people along the way.

* e.g. In 2000 I attended a game at all 30 MLB ballparks in 32 days, I've also been featured on the old Five baseball show and had an article written about me in the Hall of Fame Members' magazine

(http://thumb.ibb.co/c1yjhv/img021.jpg) (http://ibb.co/c1yjhv)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 19, 2017, 10:17:39 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40649882
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 29, 2017, 07:41:01 PM
MLB in Lonfon in 2019 & 2020

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2017/07/28/the-red-sox-and-yankees-might-play-a-series-in-london-in-2019
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2017, 10:03:18 PM
Gray to Yankees

Darvish to Dodgers

Scaramucci DFA'd by Washington :)
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Post by: Three Spires Villa on July 31, 2017, 10:08:40 PM
MLB in Lonfon in 2019 & 2020

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2017/07/28/the-red-sox-and-yankees-might-play-a-series-in-london-in-2019

Go Yankee's, saw them last year beat Chicago White Sox, one of the best sporting days I have been to
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 31, 2017, 10:11:52 PM
If it's the Yankees and/or Red Sox it will bring out all the glory hunters! Not like me and Rog who liked the BoSox when they were shit!  ;D
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2017, 08:09:31 AM
In late June I was sat in the stands in Portland, Maine watching Rafael Devers playing AA baseball for the Sea Dogs.

I was saying to the bloke next to me that the Red Sox should consider rapid promotion for Devers because he was clearly too good for AA.
The guy disagreed, saying that Devers was too young and inexperienced

A month later, Devers is going 4 for 4 in the Majors.

I should be Boston's chief scout

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/245663040/red-sox-rafael-devers-not-playing-like-rookie/?game_pk=491673
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 11, 2017, 09:52:12 PM
Jeter group seems about to buy the Marlins

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/miami-marlins/article166767852.html
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 12, 2017, 10:40:59 PM
Watching Red Sox v Yankees. Beni just hit his second 3 run homer of the game. Hopefully we won't throw it away like last night!
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 14, 2017, 05:57:33 PM
Devers is continuing his incredible start in the Majors
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2017, 01:17:51 AM
Just watched the Red Sox turn a triple play, may well be the first one i've seen 'live', which was started by Devers. I was watching live on MLBTV and Devers recent home runs were ridiculous. A 102.8mph fast ball, a golf shot, the kid looks good.
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 16, 2017, 01:24:20 AM
The Villa are in crisis and you pair want to talk about netball?  ;)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2017, 01:26:07 AM
I needed to remember what is what it was like to enjoy watching a team I support be entertaining and win!
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 16, 2017, 01:29:47 AM
My daughter's U16 volleyball team reached the national final three years on the trot..
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2017, 01:42:20 AM
7-0 to the Red Sox boys and still only in the 5th.
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 16, 2017, 01:43:29 AM
Good to hear..I think. Go Red Socks!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2017, 01:45:54 AM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

8-0
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 16, 2017, 01:46:38 AM
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

9-0

Red Sox fans singing "Are you Villa in disguise" to St Louis.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 17, 2017, 05:09:25 PM
Great win for the Sox last night, I love it when it's like that in the bottom of the 9th!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2017, 03:13:50 AM
Quote
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Rich Hill took a perfect game into the ninth inning against the Pirates tonight. He’d make it through nine with the no-hitter intact and come out to pitch the tenth. He’d leave the game the loser. Sometimes baseball isn’t fair.

Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison hit a leadoff walkoff homer in the bottom of the 10th inning on Hill’s 99th pitch of the night. Up until that point the only blemish on the box score was a Logan Forsythe error that allowed a runner to reach in the bottom of the ninth. Hill worked around that, however, and came out for the 10th. In so doing he was the first pitcher to take a no-hitter into extra-innings since Pedro Martinez did it on June 3, 1995.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 24, 2017, 08:15:01 AM
Harvey Haddix-esque
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 26, 2017, 01:03:15 PM
Couple of pastings for the Red Sox. Comes to something when your most effective pitcher in a game is an outfielder brought in to pitch the last couple of innings.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 01, 2017, 08:25:01 AM
Verlander traded from the Tigers to Astros

http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/82345/real-or-not-the-astros-get-justin-verlander-and-the-postseason-got-a-lot-more-interesting

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Post by: UK Redsox on September 06, 2017, 09:14:31 AM
Sign stealing by the Red Sox

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20593927/boston-red-sox-stole-signs-electronically-new-york-yankees-other-teams

They won't be punished for the actual sign-stealing but probably will be for the use of electronic equipment
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 06, 2017, 07:33:20 PM
Watched the Red Sox game last night and this morning. Just the 19 innings!
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Post by: The Left Side on September 07, 2017, 03:17:25 AM
Watched the Red Sox game last night and this morning. Just the 19 innings!

My nephew from deepest Shropshire has been in the USA for a two week break and took in last nights game. It was his first ever baseball game and what a baptism of fire.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 07, 2017, 09:02:53 AM
Watched the Red Sox game last night and this morning. Just the 19 innings!

My nephew from deepest Shropshire has been in the USA for a two week break and took in last nights game. It was his first ever baseball game and what a baptism of fire.

My latest finish at Fenway was 2:45am in 2011

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/05/05/angels-beat-red-sox-5-3-in-13-at-245-a-m/

Earlier in the evening I was at a Bruins NHL Playoff game.

One of my all-time sporting days
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 07, 2017, 05:32:48 PM
Dodgers can't do the ultimate choke can they? Last 10 games they are 1-9, Arizona 10-0 and the gap is still 10.5 games.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2017, 01:24:33 AM
Sports Illustrated had the Dodgers on the front cover of the latest issue with the line "Best team ever?" since then they've W1 L14 including a current run of 11 straight losses.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 13, 2017, 09:54:41 AM
Cleveland win their 20th straight game

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/253885100/indians-win-20th-straight-on-klubers-shutout/

Dodgers actually managed to win a game
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2017, 11:06:45 AM
Watched the Dodgers game and it had the kind of ending I love. Bottom of the 9th, 2 run lead, bases loaded, 1 out. 1 pitch and it can be game over either way or go on for ages.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2017, 08:15:51 AM
Cleveland hit Pontoon

http://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/82689/21-0-the-indians-may-never-lose-again

NB - The reference to the 1916 Giants is rubbish. They won 12 in a row, then tied a game before winning another 14. That's not 26 consecutive wins, that's 27 unbeaten games
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 15, 2017, 08:04:39 AM
22
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Post by: FranzBiberkopf on September 15, 2017, 08:37:34 AM
What a strange old season so far.

Dodgers looking invincible, then hit the skids.
Cleveland looking ok, then putting a record-breaking unbeaten run together.


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Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 16, 2017, 01:21:49 AM
Rhys Hoskins providing an interesting home-run hitting twist to the end of the season for the un-fancied, rebuilding, up-and-coming young Philadelphia Phillies:


http://deadspin.com/rhys-hoskins-remains-ridiculous-1809065344 (http://deadspin.com/rhys-hoskins-remains-ridiculous-1809065344)


http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/philadelphia-phillies-rhys-hoskins-miami-marlins-jp-crawford-freddy-galvis-20170914.html (http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/philadelphia-phillies-rhys-hoskins-miami-marlins-jp-crawford-freddy-galvis-20170914.html)


Recently someone asked Don Mattingly if he was going to put a shift on against Hoskins. Mattingly replied, "Can I put players in the seats?"



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Post by: Comrade Blitz on September 16, 2017, 02:39:05 AM
Fuck you Aaron Judge NY Yankees MLB Man Utd equivalent ******


https://www.thegoodphight.com/2017/9/15/16317612/rhys-hoskins-is-really-excited-about-rhys-lightning-night (https://www.thegoodphight.com/2017/9/15/16317612/rhys-hoskins-is-really-excited-about-rhys-lightning-night)


Rhys Hoskins is the Aston Villa of baseball....



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Post by: Louzie0 on September 16, 2017, 02:47:10 AM
Fuck you Aaron Judge NY Yankees MLB Man Utd equivalent c***


https://www.thegoodphight.com/2017/9/15/16317612/rhys-hoskins-is-really-excited-about-rhys-lightning-night (https://www.thegoodphight.com/2017/9/15/16317612/rhys-hoskins-is-really-excited-about-rhys-lightning-night)


Rhys Hoskins is the Aston Villa of baseball....

Handsome, talented, skilful, brainy and claret and blue?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2017, 11:05:49 AM
Indians finally lose.

Red Sox win a great game in the 15th.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 20, 2017, 03:59:08 PM
Another extra innings win for the Red Sox last night, unfortunately the Yankees keep winning as well. Magic numbers are 2 (with the Angles) for the playoffs and 9 with the Yankees for the division title.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2017, 08:48:32 AM
I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often, scary stuff.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/20/yankees-reduced-to-tears-after-kid-struck-by-foul-ball/
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2017, 08:26:41 PM
Well i've never seen that before. Red Sox got a Reds playet in a pick off between first and second. Pedroia threw it away during the run down and he scored a run while the Red Sox were fannying around!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2017, 03:26:01 PM
I'm surprised this doesn't happen more often, scary stuff.

http://nypost.com/2017/09/20/yankees-reduced-to-tears-after-kid-struck-by-foul-ball/

In Japan, the netting goes from fair(foul) pole to fair(foul) pole
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Post by: The Left Side on September 26, 2017, 05:48:37 PM
1 more game for the Cubs to clinch the NL Central.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 26, 2017, 08:09:00 PM
1 more game for the Cubs to clinch the NL Central.


Still on for back to back WS titles after a 108 year drought.
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Post by: The Left Side on September 27, 2017, 03:28:14 AM
that'd be nice UKR
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 27, 2017, 06:34:17 PM
A lot less confident now about the Red Sox doing much in the playoffs than I was a week ago. Great time to start clocking up the injuries.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 27, 2017, 07:10:27 PM
Doesn’t look like Mookie is too badly injured

However, I have no expectation of a deep playoff run.
Cleveland and Houston as a lot better
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2017, 05:33:29 PM
Play-offs start tonight. Not counting that wild card crap. 162 games to end up in a one game lottery is shite. Pretty sure 3 of the 4 starting pitchers didn't even make it to the 3rd inning.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2017, 08:01:55 PM
I’m not holding out much chance of success for our Sox. The Astros look too good. Even if Boston gets past Houston, Cleveland look even better.

Cleveland v Arizona in the Series

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2017, 08:12:52 PM
What's in our favour is we're very streaky. Especially the pitchers, even Sale. You never know if it will be a shutout or they'll be out before the 4th. We're as likely to sweep Houston as be swept. That said i'm not overly optimistic.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2017, 11:43:24 PM
Just got in and turned on the game. Don’t think that I’ll be staying up to watch :(
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2017, 11:11:02 AM
Shame that Houston & Cleveland can't meet in the Series. That would be a great final matchup
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 06, 2017, 11:58:46 AM
Aaron Judge 0-4, 4 strikeouts, 3 runners left on base.

Oh my.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 06, 2017, 03:06:40 PM
Aaron Judge 0-4, 4 strikeouts, 3 runners left on base.

Oh my.

All rise... my arse
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 06, 2017, 11:32:54 PM
Red Sox take another pasting. Pitching has been wank.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 09, 2017, 02:42:41 AM
Nats had an awesome bottom of the 8th on Saturday to go from 1-3 to 6-3 v the Cubs.

Red Sox win Game 3 while Yankees try to avoid first ever sweep (0-0 in the bottom of the 6th)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2017, 05:54:01 PM
Sox and the Evil Empire still just about hanging in there
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 10, 2017, 07:58:40 AM
Well, I was completely wrong about the Dodgers v D'Backs series and now Cleveland are facing a Game 5.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2017, 10:19:26 PM
Red Sox were second best for most of the series. I'm hoping Tito and the Indians win it now.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2017, 10:27:03 PM
Farrell has gone
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 11, 2017, 10:28:36 PM
Red Sox were second best for most of the series. I'm hoping Tito and the Indians win it now.

I like Tito and I like the city of Cleveland. However, I hate that they still use the Wahoo logo
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 11, 2017, 10:28:47 PM
Seems a tad harsh but I suppose it was 2 batterings in the play-offs last couple of years.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 12, 2017, 02:45:58 AM
Cubs and nationals tied 2-2
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2017, 10:19:19 AM
Damn Yankees :(
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 12, 2017, 03:40:46 PM
Cubs bullpen let them down again in Game 4 - now tied 2-2 going to DC

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/the-cubs-have-eighth-inning-woes-and-they-have-bled-over-into-the-postseason/ (https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/the-cubs-have-eighth-inning-woes-and-they-have-bled-over-into-the-postseason/)

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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 13, 2017, 11:49:22 AM
Cubs win 9-8 in Game 5
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 13, 2017, 12:13:11 PM
Cubs win 9-8 in Game 5

The Natinals* are building up a nice history of falling away at the end of the season



*the jersey cock up is a few seasons old now but still funny
(http://i39.tinypic.com/357g3zo.png)
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 13, 2017, 12:19:02 PM
It's the DC way to fall at the pen-penultimate hurdle
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 13, 2017, 03:37:52 PM
Prefer Astros v Cubs final over Dodgers v Yankees.

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Post by: The Left Side on October 13, 2017, 04:19:03 PM
Wow... that was exhausting, now onto LA!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 16, 2017, 04:07:32 AM
2-0 trolleydodgers...walk off in the 9th to beat the cubbies
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2017, 07:53:39 AM
I'm starting to get a horrible feeling about the Highlanders :(
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Post by: taylorsworkrate on October 20, 2017, 01:09:06 AM
Tough one for the cubbies tonight against Kershaw.

Win this though and a lot of pressure goes back onto the Dodgers in front of their home fans.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 20, 2017, 04:10:30 AM
Cubs getting twatted out of sight.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 20, 2017, 05:12:29 AM
All over... best of luck Brooklyn... i mean LA
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2017, 08:39:04 AM
All over... best of luck Brooklyn... i mean LA

C'mon you Cyclones
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 20, 2017, 12:12:44 PM
C'mon Astros - no one wants a Dodgers - Yankees wankfest

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Post by: UK Redsox on October 21, 2017, 02:05:05 PM
Spacemen with Game 6
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 22, 2017, 12:27:52 PM
Happy days! Astros win.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 22, 2017, 08:57:59 PM
Well done stros
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2017, 12:18:11 PM
This is the #thoughtsandprayers championship now with Houston (floods & hurricanes) v Los Angeles (wild fires and droughts)

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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2017, 03:22:57 PM
This is the #thoughtsandprayers championship now with Houston (floods & hurricanes) v Los Angeles (wild fires and droughts)



#sadnessinhisrbis
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 24, 2017, 08:45:53 PM
This is the #thoughtsandprayers championship now with Houston (floods & hurricanes) v Los Angeles (wild fires and droughts)


#sadnessinhisrbis

That's Aaron Judge - the fucking Herman Munster look-a-like
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2017, 10:31:11 PM
Temperature of 101f expected at game time today
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 26, 2017, 12:06:21 PM
Series tied at 1-1 after two games.

LOL at the fair weather fans I know in LA who are all of a sudden posting tweets and on IG about how much they love their Dodgers. Fuck off!

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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2017, 08:02:12 PM
Joe Girardi fired by The Highlanders
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 26, 2017, 08:23:17 PM
The managers of all three East Division teammates that made the playoffs have now lost their jobs
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 30, 2017, 05:21:13 PM
Last night has to have been one of the most mental WS games of all time.
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Post by: SteveN on October 30, 2017, 05:50:21 PM
Last night has to have been one of the most mental WS games of all time.

What's with train that runs up in the Houston stand?
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Post by: The Left Side on October 30, 2017, 08:28:08 PM
Last night has to have been one of the most mental WS games of all time.

Great game, so any predictions for the winner?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 01, 2017, 06:10:16 PM
I wonder how much Houston will regret second and third and 0 outs and not scoring a run last night. 1-0 up at the time behind Verlander so could have been game over. Still, gotta love a game 7, come on Houston!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 02, 2017, 05:08:24 AM
Not much as it turns out. In 2014 Sports Illustrated predicted this.

(http://usatftw.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/10464218_10154263320520431_6241616349984624771_n.jpg?w=1000)
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on November 02, 2017, 11:04:38 AM
Thank fuck Balky Kershaw and the LA Todgers didn't win 
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Post by: The Left Side on November 02, 2017, 02:44:36 PM
Well done Astro's, nice to get off the mark... game 7 was a little anti-climactic after the first 6 games. See you all in 6 months!
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 07, 2017, 09:35:15 PM
Roy Halladay killed in plane crash

http://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/21331438/roy-halladay-40-dies-plane-crash-gulf-mexico
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Post by: The Left Side on November 07, 2017, 09:46:02 PM
Roy Halladay killed in plane crash

http://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/21331438/roy-halladay-40-dies-plane-crash-gulf-mexico

Very sad news, a great pitcher in modern day baseball.
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Post by: The Left Side on January 25, 2018, 02:44:25 PM
Wow, I got this in before UKRS, the 2018 hall of famers...

https://baseballhall.org/
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2018, 08:44:52 PM
Wow, I got this in before UKRS, the 2018 hall of famers...

https://baseballhall.org/

Damn work getting in the way of posting on H&V :)
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2018, 08:05:42 PM
Yu Darvish to the Cubs
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Post by: The Left Side on February 11, 2018, 08:10:38 PM
Happy with that
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 12, 2018, 09:52:59 AM
The new managers for the start of the 2018 season

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/22383673/everything-need-know-2018-season-new-managers
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Post by: UK Redsox on February 20, 2018, 01:12:43 PM
JD Martinez to the Red Sox

http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/red-sox/post/_/id/53960/finally-red-sox-get-their-man-in-j-d-martinez-and-hes-way-more-than-a-consolation-prize

A better all round player than the Highlanders got by trading for Stanton
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on March 26, 2018, 04:39:08 PM
 UK Sox Fan on Twitter is selling some of his baseball jerseys:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/tripwire1977/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 29, 2018, 08:06:02 AM
Happy Opening Day

https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-2018-opening-day-games-and-schedule-guide/c-269482334
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Post by: The Left Side on March 29, 2018, 03:51:47 PM
Thank God for that, feels warmer already.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2018, 02:17:56 PM
The Shohei Ohtani Show

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23026169/the-shohei-ohtani-experience-keep-track-angels-phenom-two-way-quest
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Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2018, 02:32:49 PM
The Shohei Ohtani Show

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23026169/the-shohei-ohtani-experience-keep-track-angels-phenom-two-way-quest

I'll start by pointing out that my knowledge of baseball is extremely limited. When studying in Michigan in 2002, I went to a number of Detroit Tigers games, but just never understood what was going on.

Fast forward 16 years and I'm now living and working in Japan. My wife, bless her, is a Hokkaido native, and her family are absolutely bonkers for the Nippon Ham Fighters team. One thing I do know is that Ohtani is an absolute god up there. They were distraught when he left for the Major League. Again, knowing very little about baseball still, I have to ask you, UK Redsox: is he that good?
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2018, 04:46:13 PM
Ohtani is a bit of an experiment for MLB.

There's been a few players recently who've tried to combine pitching with everyday play (Brooks Kieschnick springs to mind), However, they've been marginal players, trying to hang in the Majors by offering teams a bit of both pitching and hitting.

There's also some pitchers who are good enough hitters to act in a pinch-hitting role on days when they're not starting (eg Madison Bumgarner).

Ohtani is the first player for years who's considered a top prospect at both hitting and pitching. More importantly, he's the first one who a team has been willing to give the opportunity to both pitch and hit on a regular basis.

Many top high school / college pitchers are also amongst their team's top hitters but once they turn pro, they're normally forced to do one or the other.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 05, 2018, 04:50:43 PM
I'd love to watch baseball in Japan.

The Sox opened their season over there a few years ago. I contacted the team to see if they we organising any trips. They weren't and neither was my mate who runs a baseball tour company.
I went ahead and booked another trip only to be contacted by the Sox a few days later and told that they thought running a trip to Japan was a good idea.

For the first time my mate is running a trip to Japan this season. However, due to my father's poor health, I'm reluctant to be away for that long.

Hopefully I'll get over to Japan some day
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Post by: Axl Rose on April 05, 2018, 10:54:44 PM
I'd love to watch baseball in Japan.

The Sox opened their season over there a few years ago. I contacted the team to see if they we organising any trips. They weren't and neither was my mate who runs a baseball tour company.
I went ahead and booked another trip only to be contacted by the Sox a few days later and told that they thought running a trip to Japan was a good idea.

For the first time my mate is running a trip to Japan this season. However, due to my father's poor health, I'm reluctant to be away for that long.

Hopefully I'll get over to Japan some day

Thank you for all the information, mate. He sounds like a massive star in the making.

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad's health. I hope he feels alot better soon. If you're ever in Japan, let me know. It'd be great to watch a game with you.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 18, 2018, 12:01:18 PM
Ohtani brought down to earth by the Red Sox

http://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=380417103
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 03, 2018, 07:29:45 PM
Looks like Ichiro is retiring
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Post by: The Left Side on May 03, 2018, 09:28:56 PM
Looks like Ichiro is retiring

How many hits does he have now, I am too lazy to look it up.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 05, 2018, 06:21:01 PM
Looks like Ichiro is retiring

How many hits does he have now, I am too lazy to look it up.

MLB 3089
NPB 1278

https://www.sbnation.com/2018/5/4/17321390/ichiro-stats-mlb-japan-career-hits-king-world-wide
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2018, 02:36:25 PM
Sox v Highlanders London 2019 ticket registration page

https://www.mlb.com/london-series
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Post by: SteveN on May 08, 2018, 03:24:40 PM
Thanks UKR,  registered, one of my remaining ambitions is to see a MLB game.  No chance of going stateside so hopefully this will do the trick.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2018, 06:42:46 PM
Thanks UKR,  registered, one of my remaining ambitions is to see a MLB game.  No chance of going stateside so hopefully this will do the trick.

It’s not clear yet how tickets will be allocated.

Hopefully I’ll be able to get mine thro MLB.

However, I’ve got a couple of contacts Stateside who can probably sort me out (albeit at a premium)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 20, 2018, 06:59:04 PM
Quote
Baseball star Robinson Cano has been banned for 80 games after testing positive for the banned diuretic Furosemide.

The Seattle Mariners second baseman, one of baseball's highest paid players, has accepted the punishment, his team said.

The 35-year-old, who is halfway through a 10-year $240 million contract, said he took the drug on a visit to his native Dominican Republic.

"He made a mistake," the Mariners said.

Cano is an eight-time MLB All-Star with 305 career home runs and more than 2,400 hits.

He won the 2009 World Series with the New York Yankees.

"We were disappointed to learn today that Robinson had violated the terms of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," the Mariners said. "Our organisation fully supports the programme.

"He has explained to us what happened, accepted the punishment and has apologised to the fans, the organisation and his teammates. We will support Robinson as he works through this challenge."

Diuretics can be used as a masking agent to hide the presence of performance-enhancing drugs or to assist rapid weight loss.

"While I did not realise at the time that I was given a medication that was banned, I obviously now wish that I had been more careful," Cano said in the statement.

"I would never do anything to cheat the rules of the game that I love."
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 21, 2018, 09:49:13 AM
Ever since the Ryan Braun incident, I don't believe any player's denials/excuses regarding drugs
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2018, 12:18:41 PM
Red Sox are 50 games above .500

Not bad, considering their current cobbled together batting linup

http://www.espn.com/mlb/standings
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2018, 10:43:54 AM
I stayed up until 1am watching most of the Rockies @ Brewers game.

It's been a long time since I've done that.

One of my friends was in the ballpark, so I was messaging back and forth with her
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2018, 10:44:24 AM
Sox one up against the Highlanders
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2018, 08:14:32 AM
The Brewers are the first team thro' the first round of the playoffs.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2018, 08:02:18 AM
Brock Holt of the Sox hits the first cycle in post-season history

http://www.espn.com/mlb/game?gameId=381008110
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2018, 08:04:49 AM
Sox now 2-1 up in a best-of-five. Winners to play the Astros in the ALCS

NLCS lineup now set. Dodgers v Brewers
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Post by: Risso on October 09, 2018, 09:19:20 AM
Is that the Yankees out now then?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 09, 2018, 10:45:12 AM
Is that the Yankees out now then?

Nope, Sox are 2-1 up in a best-of-five. Next game at The Death Star. Potential game five decider at Fenway
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Post by: The Left Side on October 09, 2018, 08:36:34 PM
Astros v Brewers in the WS for me, with the Astros nicking it.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 10, 2018, 08:12:45 AM
Sox cling on to win game four and advance to play the Astros

No games now until Friday night
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Post by: Risso on October 14, 2018, 09:50:21 PM
Sox cling on to win game four and advance to play the Astros

No games now until Friday night

So it'll be Boston or Houston against Milwaukee or LA in the World Series?  We'll be Boston for game 6 and 7!

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Post by: UK Redsox on October 15, 2018, 03:34:42 PM
Both League Championship Series currently tied at 1-1
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Post by: usav on October 16, 2018, 05:21:44 PM
Both League Championship Series currently tied at 1-1

Brewers now up 2-1.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 17, 2018, 10:08:41 AM
Both League Championship Series currently tied at 1-1

Brewers now up 2-1.

Dodgers tie it again. Shaping up to be a good series

Sox win to go 2-1 up thanks to my old buddy* Jackie Bradley Junior

(*I had one brief conversation with him while he was still in the Minor Leagues, so I'm claiming credit for all his subsequent success)
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Post by: SteveN on October 17, 2018, 10:17:02 AM
I'm restricted to watching 15 minutes or so highlights on You Tube which always make the games look good.
What never fails to impress me are the exocets the fielding sides always appear to be able to throw.
 
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Post by: usav on October 18, 2018, 01:08:29 PM
What never fails to impress me are the exocets the fielding sides always appear to be able to throw.

I agree and is one of the things that won me over.   Just the routine throws from third base to first, which they can also do off-balance or on the run are really quite something under that pressure.

BTW - Sox up 3-1 now after a wild one last night.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 18, 2018, 01:12:19 PM
What never fails to impress me are the exocets the fielding sides always appear to be able to throw.

This comes from many, many year of "having a catch" with your dad/brother. One of the best parts of Field of Dreams:

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Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2018, 01:38:13 PM
Does Jeffrey Maier now live in Houston ?

http://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/25011260/fan-interferes-attempt-boston-red-sox-mookie-betts-catch-ball
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2018, 09:46:56 AM
Sox through to The Series

http://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/25019608/mlb-boston-red-sox-world-series-david-price-flips-script


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Post by: usav on October 19, 2018, 12:48:09 PM
Sox through to The Series

http://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/25019608/mlb-boston-red-sox-world-series-david-price-flips-script

I was expecting that to go at least 6 games.  TV Networks have a chance of their dream east/west match-up with the Dodgers vs the Red Sox.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 19, 2018, 01:13:29 PM
Come on Brew Crew!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 19, 2018, 10:46:18 PM
I've been watching the full Red Sox games on youtube which has meant i'm always a day or two behind real time. What a weird series, at times some absolutely stunning baseball, at others, some of the worst i've seen. Now to try and find some way of watching the WS live online, for free.
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Post by: Risso on October 20, 2018, 01:56:31 PM
Cool, I'll be in Boston for the final two games.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2018, 10:45:55 AM
One of my mates has got a ticket for Game 2. His first WS game after close to 60 years as a Sox fan.


Risso - if the series goes to 6/7 games you could probably sublet your hotel room and fund your whole trip. OK, the family might not like sleeping in the car, but you'd make some money :)
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Post by: Risso on October 22, 2018, 01:45:30 PM
Was thinking that myself!
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Post by: Risso on October 22, 2018, 01:48:30 PM
I was watching a bit of LA vs Milwaukee on TV last night. I had no clue what was going on whatsoever.  I’n sure there are nuances to it that are lost on me, but it looks like someone throws the ball and someone hits it.
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Post by: usav on October 23, 2018, 09:22:15 PM
I was watching a bit of LA vs Milwaukee on TV last night. I had no clue what was going on whatsoever.  I’n sure there are nuances to it that are lost on me, but it looks like someone throws the ball and someone hits it.

In a nutshell that is it, just like with cricket.  Unfortunately, just like I don't have the patience to explain the nuances of cricket to Americans, I don't have the patience to do it for baseball either :-)
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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 01:13:04 AM
I was watching a bit of LA vs Milwaukee on TV last night. I had no clue what was going on whatsoever.  I’n sure there are nuances to it that are lost on me, but it looks like someone throws the ball and someone hits it.

In a nutshell that is it, just like with cricket.  Unfortunately, just like I don't have the patience to explain the nuances of cricket to Americans, I don't have the patience to do it for baseball either :-)

But in cricket there’s different types of bowling, different wickets to play on, the bounce plays a major part, the batsmen play as a partnership, etc.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 02:03:31 AM
There's different types of pitching. Baseball is a very skillful game but it takes quite a while to start picking it up.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 05:22:11 AM
Spoiler used in case anyone plans to watch game 1 as live

Boom! 1-0 to the Red Sox after an 8-4 win
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 08:05:47 AM
Too busy at work to take the morning off to watch 'as live', so it's just the highlights for me
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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 12:53:19 PM
Watched it live on the telly last night. Less than no clue what was going on!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 01:14:42 PM
Watched it live on the telly last night. Less than no clue what was going on!

It's not very complicated Risso

Have you never played Rounders or Softball ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 01:54:08 PM
Watched it live on the telly last night. Less than no clue what was going on!

It's not very complicated Risso

Have you never played Rounders or Softball ?

Of course! I understand the basics, as far as hit the ball and run round the bases goes. We were just watching it, and couldn't make any sense of what was going on with the pitcher and the on screen graphics.  How many no balls can a pitcher throw?  How do they decide if it's a legal pitch? And so on.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 02:02:18 PM
The box they show on screen by the batter is the strike zone. A pitch outside that, that the batter doesn't swing at, is a ball. 4 balls is a walk, which means the batter gets to go to first base.
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Post by: usav on October 24, 2018, 02:14:16 PM
There's different types of pitching. Baseball is a very skillful game but it takes quite a while to start picking it up.

Yup.  Curve ball, fast ball, slider, sinker, knuckle ball, off-speed........and that can be all from one pitcher as well!   

Risso - there are a lot of nuances and 'game within the game' type situations that really make the game what it is, especially at this level.   For example, the Dodgers started all-right handed line-up last night because of the starting pitcher for the Red Sox was a lefty.  That mean leaving two of their best players on the bench.   Apparently, that was the first time it had been done in a world series game.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 02:15:20 PM
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 02:19:04 PM
Lefty v Lefty

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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 02:25:55 PM
Thanks all.  We sat through it all anyway. More enjoyable than the Villa game on ESPN!  I've picked Boston as my MLB team, does that make me the baseball equivalent of a Man U fan?
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Post by: usav on October 24, 2018, 02:37:38 PM
Thanks all.  We sat through it all anyway. More enjoyable than the Villa game on ESPN!  I've picked Boston as my MLB team, does that make me the baseball equivalent of a Man U fan?

Nah, that would be Yankees.   I chose Boston as well when I first moved to the US as Washington didn't have a team and Boston hadn't won anything for 90 years.  They've won 3 since then.   
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 02:39:44 PM
Nope, Yankees would be Man Utd. It is glory hunting though! When I chose the Red Sox we were shit. Probably only Red Sox will get this but it was the Toddmeister talking about how the Red Sox always seemed to manage to grab defeat from the jaws of victory that convinced me they should be my team as they reminded me of the Villa.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 02:55:05 PM
Welcome to Red Sox Nation Risso

You'll soon be obsessed with the sport. I've now attended 318 games, including 61 at Fenway Park


Ah... the Toddmeister, there's a name from the past.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 02:56:30 PM
You'll be joining us next year for the Red Sox v Yankees games in that there London!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 02:57:57 PM
If you get chance Riss go to a batting cage, everyone I know that's done it has realised just how skilled a batter is. Especially once it's cranked up to 90+mph.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2018, 03:17:58 PM
If you get chance Riss go to a batting cage, everyone I know that's done it has realised just how skilled a batter is. Especially once it's cranked up to 90+mph.

Anything over 70mph or with any movement and I was struggling to lay a bat on the ball
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Post by: usav on October 24, 2018, 03:33:31 PM
If you get chance Riss go to a batting cage, everyone I know that's done it has realised just how skilled a batter is. Especially once it's cranked up to 90+mph.

"They" say it's one of the hardest things to do in any sport.

I've been in a batting cage, and tried hitting 60-70mph balls.   I missed most of them, and the few I did hit hurt like hell.
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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 04:11:07 PM
The throwing to the bases is like nothing I've seen before.  Always straight as a bullet and almost as fast.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 04:25:37 PM
Once you watch it often and you start picking it up then you really start to appreciate the skill and athleticism involved. Batting looks pretty simple, but a 90mph fastball gives the batter something like a third of the second to see it, decide what pitch it is (was it a slider, curve, fastball etc), if it's a strike or a ball, if it's a strike where in the strike zone will it be, what movement it has and to have hit it.
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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 11:29:58 PM
If there's a player from the batting team on each plate, and the pitcher bowls four no balls, does everybody on the plates move forward one?  Or can you have more than one player on each plate?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 11:40:42 PM
If the bases are full, there's men on 1st base, 2nd base and 3rd base, and the pitcher issues a walk (4 balls) then everyone moves along 1 base and the pitcher has walked in a run. If there is someone only on 1st and there's a walk, then the bloke on 1st goes to second and the walked batter takes first. If there's only a bloke on 2nd and it's a walk, he stays on second and the walked batter goes to first as the base was 'open'.

Hopefully that makes sense.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 11:44:26 PM
This is what a baseball thrown at 95+ can do!

(https://media.giphy.com/media/kAZU3p3J1T248/giphy.gif)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 24, 2018, 11:49:21 PM
And not every MLB player is a skilled outfielder

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Post by: Risso on October 24, 2018, 11:58:24 PM
Right, I feel a bit more clued in now.  Eyes down for the second game.  We drive from Maine to Boston on Monday, and are then in Boston for game 6 and 7. Do they still play the games if somebody has won by then?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 12:17:40 AM
Nope, as soon as someone wins 4 games they are the winners that's it.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 12:24:00 AM
And this is a good watch if you want to be a Red Sox fan. https://vimeo.com/16293607
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Post by: Risso on October 25, 2018, 01:19:14 AM
I assume that's a good start from Boston then?  2 strike outs and a catch in the Dodgers first innings.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 01:33:40 AM
Yep, 3 outs and no runs conceded is always what you want, preferably no base runners to keep the pitch count down and have less what they call 'stress' pitches.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 01:48:00 AM
That's even better for the BoSox!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 01:49:32 AM
That wasn't though! Should never make the first or third out at 3rd base. Good throw mind.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 03:15:18 AM
That's the shit right there!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 25, 2018, 04:24:39 AM
Boom!
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
My friend Gary (left) with his brother before last night's game


(https://thumb.ibb.co/hSa8iA/44769739-10157279641713968-908785345775009792-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hSa8iA)
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Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 25, 2018, 09:25:38 AM
Excellent stuff. I had such a good time at Fenway earlier this year. Red Sox in a great position heading to LA. Predictions for the world series??
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2018, 10:21:24 AM
The Dodgers are too good a team for this to not end up being a close series.

I fully expect the series to go back to Boston so Risso can report live on events
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Post by: Risso on October 25, 2018, 12:36:24 PM
The Dodgers are too good a team for this to not end up being a close series.

I fully expect the series to go back to Boston so Risso can report live on events

I bloody hope so. Come on Dodgers, at least make it intetesting!
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on October 25, 2018, 12:37:56 PM
The Dodgers are too good a team for this to not end up being a close series.

FTF
Go Sox!
Sweep!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2018, 04:47:29 AM
Extra innings, yay!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2018, 05:45:40 AM
Not sure i've got many more innings in me!
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Post by: OzVilla on October 27, 2018, 08:22:39 AM
So I’m 7 hours in and we’re starting the 18th inning. In that time I’ve also watched it in the gym whilst doing an 8klm treadmill run, walked the dogs and done 3 loads of washing. I’ve just opened a bottle of ‘Bird in Hand’ Sav Blanc and I fully expect to be wankered by the time this all ends. Started at 5am with the Villa and ending with this. 

Larry King looks about 120.
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Post by: OzVilla on October 27, 2018, 08:39:52 AM
Dodgers home. 3-2. Sox blew it though butchering an easy out to 1st base earlier.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2018, 08:56:36 AM
that game took longer to play than the entire 1939 World Series
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2018, 01:23:07 PM
I bailed after 14 innings at 7am.
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Post by: Risso on October 27, 2018, 02:07:59 PM
Was about the same, although it was 2am here.
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Post by: usav on October 27, 2018, 02:11:28 PM
that game took longer to play than the entire 1939 World Series

Which while a jaw dropping stat that’s fun and trending on Twitter , really should make MLB take a look at themselves.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2018, 03:17:12 PM
Will be interesting to see who that game fecks up more. After about 12 innings it was definitely us, but going to 18 innings probably evened it up a bit more.

As for the length, well last night was 2 full games, back then more often than not they only used 1 pitcher, no replays and so on so to me it's not THAT shocking a stat.
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Post by: cdbearsfan on October 27, 2018, 03:27:21 PM
They need to invent penalty shootouts.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 27, 2018, 09:17:14 PM
At least it was an LA game that went 18, so it ended 3 hours earlier
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2018, 02:13:51 AM
Bollocks.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 28, 2018, 04:09:24 AM
4-0, and they fucked it up!
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Post by: OzVilla on October 28, 2018, 10:11:18 AM
That was a devastating 3 run homer, I  see Trump has weighed in on Twitter too.
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Post by: Risso on October 28, 2018, 10:32:26 AM
Big old storm in Maine yesterday, which ended in a power cut and not being able to watch the game.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2018, 10:55:22 AM
Big old storm in Maine yesterday, which ended in a power cut and not being able to watch the game.

The East Coast of the Colonies does seem to get a lot of power cuts.

I know people in DC who appear to get a few each year.
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Post by: Risso on October 28, 2018, 10:57:47 AM
Big old storm in Maine yesterday, which ended in a power cut and not being able to watch the game.

The East Coast of the Colonies does seem to get a lot of power cuts.

I know people in DC who appear to get a few each year.

It was a bit gusty yesterday, but only the sort of wind that I put up with for about 300 days a year on the IOM.
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Post by: Risso on October 29, 2018, 01:38:02 AM
Great start.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2018, 02:27:12 AM
It's looking good, but as a Villa fan and knowing what the Sox have done in the past i'm not getting carried away!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2018, 02:48:24 AM
And that lead off walk immediately has me thinking the worst! Fecking hate lead off walks.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2018, 03:00:40 AM
Phew!
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 29, 2018, 03:18:47 AM
Get the fuck in!!
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Post by: The Left Side on October 29, 2018, 03:21:48 AM
Well done Boston, nice to see them win it again... can't argue that they had the best record this season.
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Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 29, 2018, 08:16:34 AM
Excellent stuff well done Red Sox
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2018, 10:31:25 AM
Risso won't now get any games but he might get the victory parade
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Post by: usav on October 29, 2018, 01:58:37 PM
Risso won't now get any games but he might get the victory parade

That could be fun!
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Post by: Risso on October 29, 2018, 07:04:07 PM
Risso won't now get any games but he might get the victory parade

That could be fun!

Yep, the victory parade is Wednesday morning, virtually past the hotel we're staying in.  Wish we could have been here to see a game or at least be in a bar when they won last night, but hey ho.
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Post by: Risso on October 30, 2018, 11:47:34 PM
Got me and the kids a Red Sox baseball cap each for the parade tomorrow.  It starts at Fenway, then continues into the city centre past Boston Common.
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Post by: JD on October 31, 2018, 12:25:54 AM
Got me and the kids a Red Sox baseball cap each for the parade tomorrow.  It starts at Fenway, then continues into the city centre past Boston Common.

Glory hunters :)

Seriously though, enjoy the atmosphere.
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Post by: Risso on October 31, 2018, 12:34:20 AM
I've inflicted Aston Villa on them, be nice for them to see fans of a team enjoying themselves for a change! 😉
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Post by: JD on October 31, 2018, 12:44:04 AM
Rightly so. You can tell them about the times when Villa used to parade trophies(and see if they believe you). 
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 19, 2018, 02:18:52 PM
Tickets for the London games go on sale in early December

https://www.mlb.com/london-series
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Post by: SteveN on November 20, 2018, 03:36:03 PM
Tickets for the London games go on sale in early December

https://www.mlb.com/london-series

Just hope I can afford one.  Where do you suggest would be the best place to sit for a good view?
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 21, 2018, 12:59:34 PM
I haven't seen the official stadium layout yet Steve.

However, my advice is always to try to get behind home plate, even if it means sitting in the upper deck.

Often seats down the line are more expensive than those high behind the plate, but offer a better view.

This will be even more noticeable at the West Ham Council House because the seats won't have been designed to point at second bases (as is the case in modern purpose built baseball stadiums)
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 30, 2018, 11:17:14 AM
If you've pre-registered for tickets for the London games, check your email.

The codes have been sent out
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on November 30, 2018, 11:26:17 AM
Yep, got my code this morning.  The only info I can find on actual pricing is that tickets range from £30 to £385.
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Post by: SteveN on November 30, 2018, 11:45:48 AM
I think I will be looking towards the £30 tickets and take binoculars.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 30, 2018, 03:49:43 PM
Shit the bed!

(https://i1.wp.com/batflipsandnerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/18514s.gif?resize=670%2C410)
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on November 30, 2018, 04:11:07 PM
Shit indeed.  See you in the bleachers.
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Post by: SteveN on November 30, 2018, 07:18:02 PM
Bloody hell, was thinking of treating my two lads who have no interest in baseball but thought this might be a good introduction.  Perhaps not.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 01, 2018, 07:46:55 PM
Bloody hell, was thinking of treating my two lads who have no interest in baseball but thought this might be a good introduction.  Perhaps not.

Yep, these prices are going to probably mean that casual/curious spectators won’t bother.

However, the games might still sell out in pre-sale
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on December 01, 2018, 08:46:13 PM
Yep, these prices are going to probably mean that casual/curious spectators won’t bother.

However, the games might still sell out in pre-sale

Mr Sox, do you reckon those £60 seats will be any good?
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Post by: SteveN on December 02, 2018, 11:37:12 AM
Yep, these prices are going to probably mean that casual/curious spectators won’t bother.

However, the games might still sell out in pre-sale

Mr Sox, do you reckon those £60 seats will be any good?

That's where I was thinking of going on the Saturday.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 02, 2018, 01:14:12 PM
Yep, these prices are going to probably mean that casual/curious spectators won’t bother.

However, the games might still sell out in pre-sale

Mr Sox, do you reckon those £60 seats will be any good?

https://batflipsandnerds.com/2018/11/30/mlb-londons-best-value-seats-the-insider-view/
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on December 02, 2018, 01:28:08 PM
Brilliant.  Ta very much like.
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Post by: SteveN on December 02, 2018, 03:03:43 PM
Thanks Mr Sox
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on December 03, 2018, 10:50:37 AM
I'm in.  Sunday, block 234.
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Post by: SteveN on December 03, 2018, 11:02:06 AM
No joy at all for me, will have to try later.  Ticketmaster is feckin useless
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2018, 11:16:57 AM
I'm in.  Sunday, block 234.

You did better than me.

The only tickets I was offered were around £300. No way am I paying that.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2018, 11:18:50 AM
If this had been my first chance to see live baseball I'd be well pissed off.

However, after 60+ games at Fenway and close to 300 overall, I can live without going to these games.

Having said that, I have emailed a friend who's running a trip over from Boston to see if I can just buy tickets off him
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Post by: SteveN on December 03, 2018, 11:38:20 AM
If this had been my first chance to see live baseball I'd be well pissed off.


You are not wrong, well pissed off.
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Post by: Comrade Blitz on December 03, 2018, 11:48:31 AM
Thieving bastards
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on December 03, 2018, 12:20:46 PM
That guide Mr Sox posted suggested the £60 were the best value for money, so I went for those exclusively.  The first lot I was offered were in one of the restricted view blocks so I binned them off.  By the time I got in again all the Saturday £60 had gone so I went for Sunday.

Just need to figure out who to support now.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 03, 2018, 12:40:57 PM
Just need to figure out who to support now.

What ? There's only one option
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on December 03, 2018, 12:41:59 PM
Just need to figure out who to support now.

What ? There's only one option

(winky thing)
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Post by: Risso on December 04, 2018, 06:15:42 PM
I'm a bit surprised that there's enough demand in the UK for baseball to get away with those prices.  The NFL I understand, as lots of people I know like American Football at some level, but I've never met anyone (other than the good folk on here) who have the remotest interest in baseball.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2018, 10:20:00 AM
I'm now stuck in the queue for the Stadium's own pre-sale.

I thought that I might have a chance with this until MLB tweeted out the link yesterday.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2018, 10:25:43 AM
Feck me...... I got tickets :)

Section 141 on the Sat and 139 on the Sun, behind the bullpen
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2018, 11:14:40 AM
I'm a bit surprised that there's enough demand in the UK for baseball to get away with those prices.  The NFL I understand, as lots of people I know like American Football at some level, but I've never met anyone (other than the good folk on here) who have the remotest interest in baseball.

Over the years I've become more aware of just how many people over here are interested.

I tend to write off people wearing Evil Empire caps as fashion victims, but I see plenty of other team caps being worn in this country.

I know people over here who coach kids' baseball and some who play, eg my friend James is the tall bloke in the middle of this photo of the Manchester A's

(http://www.manchesterbaseballclub.co.uk/wpimages/wpfc92f7ad_05_06.jpg)

I even know people in the UK who have partial season tickets for the NY Mets

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Post by: SteveN on December 05, 2018, 09:19:40 PM
I'm now stuck in the queue for the Stadium's own pre-sale.

I thought that I might have a chance with this until MLB tweeted out the link yesterday.

Thanks Mr Sox, would not have thought to look there until I read your post.  Now have a ticket for the Saturday section 256.  Will take my cross-channel binoculars.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2018, 12:13:13 PM
The London games sold out within 90 minutes of the tickets going on general sale
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 10, 2018, 10:29:10 AM
Harold Baines and Lee Smith elected to the Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee.

Hopefully the writers will now elect Edgar. Having Baines inducted next summer whilst a far superior player looks on would be wrong
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 23, 2019, 09:49:18 AM
Mariano Rivera becomes the first player to be unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame

https://baseballhall.org/discover/class-of-2019-overwhelmed-by-election-to-hall-of-fame

Also elected were Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina and the late Roy Halladay
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Post by: The Left Side on January 23, 2019, 04:03:53 PM
Sounds about right to me.
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2019, 09:53:06 AM
Sounds about right to me.

The anti-DH campaign seems to have been defeated in the main. Although I still see respected writers saying that a DH should never be a Hall of Famer.

I think that voters realise that they'll have to elect Big Papi in his first year of eligibility, so decided to get Baines and Edgar in first
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 25, 2019, 04:37:09 PM
2019 USA trip nearly all booked now.

I wasn't able to go last year because of UKR Sr's health but I was determined that his estate could pay for a trip this season.

I'm having a week travelling around New England with some friends watching Minor League games, finishing up with two Red Sox games at Fenway. Then is back to London for the games at West Ham's Council House
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Post by: SteveN on January 25, 2019, 07:10:14 PM
If MLB is premier league what would be the comparison for Minor League?  Championship?
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2019, 11:49:27 AM
If MLB is premier league what would be the comparison for Minor League?  Championship?

It doesn't really work like that. Minor League teams, whilst having their own competition, are mainly feeders for MLB. There's no promotion/relegation.

There are now four main levels of Minor League. In descending order.... AAA, AA, A and Rookie. Historically there were more levels and many more Minor League teams than there are now.

Each MLB team normally has one AAA affiliate, one AA, two A and one Rookie.

Players on AAA teams are usually the first to be called up to the Majors if the need arises.

I find it fascinating to watch Minor League games and try to spot which players have potential to make it at the highest level.

For example, in June 2017 I attended three games at the Portland Sea Dogs (AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox). They had a 20 year old 3rd Baseman called Rafael Devers. It was obvious to even my non-expert eye that he was far too good a player for that level, even though he was one of the youngest players. In July 2017, Devers was promoted to AAA Pawtucket and by the end of the same month he had made his Major League debut.

Last season Devers was the starting 3rd Baseman as the Red Sox won the World Series.

I've now been to 33 Minor League games on top of my 285 MLB
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 27, 2019, 11:51:24 AM
Baseball in Japan could be considered either Championship standard or maybe bottom half of the Premier League
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 06, 2019, 01:24:26 PM
Regarding Machado & Harper still being unsigned

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/06/bryce-harper-manny-machado-free-agency
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Post by: The Left Side on February 06, 2019, 03:06:41 PM
Very interesting, thanks for posting... I wonder what would happen if there was ever a salary cap in football.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 11, 2019, 10:05:49 AM
Panama 'do a Denmark' by winning a tournament that they were brought into at the last minute

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25969317/panama-team-wins-country-first-caribbean-series-1950
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Comrade Blitz on February 11, 2019, 12:20:38 PM
Panama 'do a Denmark' by winning a tournament that they were brought into at the last minute

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25969317/panama-team-wins-country-first-caribbean-series-1950

It says Panama beat Cuba but then later it refers to a club called Toros de Herrera. So each club represents their nation?

Having Googled it , I see now:

Group A
Cuba: Leñadores de las Tunas
Mexico: Charros de Jalisco
Venezuela: Cardenales de Lara

Group B
Puerto Rico: Cangrejeros de Santurce
Dominican Republic: Estrellas Orientales
Panama: Toros de Herrera
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 17, 2019, 01:41:48 PM
My 2019 trip is now booked

19/6 - Hudson Valley Renegades @ Vermont Lake Monsters
20/6 - Bowie Baysox @ Hartford Yard Goats
21/6 - Lowell Spinners @ Connecticut Tigers
22/6 - Indianapolis Indians @ Pawtucket Red Sox
23/6 - Trenton Thunder @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats
24/6 - New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs
25/6 - Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
26/6 - Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox

29/6 - New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox (@ West Ham's Council House)
30/6 - New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox (@ West Ham's Council House)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 26, 2019, 08:49:22 AM
Baseball game delayed due to falling fish

"It has dropped a fish in the outfield! It’s an osprey out there that just dropped a fish out in shallow right field. And now a bald eagle has entered the scene and everything has come to a halt. The eagle comes in and chases the osprey away, makes him drop the fish. … Connor Stephens is going out into shallow right. Is he going to go try and get the fish before the eagle gets it? The eagle’s circling overhead, Stephens has the fish wrapped up in a towel, and he makes his way back over to the home dugout."

https://slate.com/culture/2019/02/college-baseball-game-delayed-due-to-falling-fish.html
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 01, 2019, 08:18:58 AM
Harper to the Phillies for $330m over 13 years.


http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25760723/bryce-harper-gives-phillies-star-power-craved


Even after that contract ends, Bobby Bonilla will still be getting paid by the Mets

https://nypost.com/2019/02/28/bryce-harpers-contract-wont-outlast-mets-bobby-bonilla-payments/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2019, 02:57:30 PM
5000 additional tickets for the London games

http://view.ed4.net/v/CVNAF9/YCTAAA/IHVFDR7/TJF0/MAILACTION=1&FORMAT=H?partnerId=ed-13451591-1070335613
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2019, 09:02:50 AM
Happy Opening Day(ish) everyone. Three of my friends are in Tokyo for the games. I'm a bit jealous to say the least

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mariners-vs-athletics/2019/03/20/566083#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=566083
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2019, 10:49:42 AM
The LA Angels of Anaheim are close to agreeing a new deal with Mike Trout that will be worth $430m  :o

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26306935/sources-angels-trout-reach-430m-extension
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Post by: Axl Rose on March 20, 2019, 11:44:05 AM
Happy Opening Day(ish) everyone. Three of my friends are in Tokyo for the games. I'm a bit jealous to say the least

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mariners-vs-athletics/2019/03/20/566083#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=566083

Tokyo has gone Ichiro mad. I've just finished work in Suidobashi, which is close to Tokyo Dome, which is hosting all (?) games, I believe.

Get yourself out here some day UK Redsox!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 20, 2019, 11:52:22 AM
I was planning to come over a few years ago when the Red Sox opened the season over with you. As soon as the games were announced I contacted my mate who runs baseball tours* but he wasn't planning anything. I then contacted the Sox but they weren't doing anything either.

Therefore I went ahead and booked a trip to the States instead. Just after that, the Sox contacted me to say that they were now planning a trip. However, since I'd committed to the US trip, I couldn't go.

My mate organised the current trip but the timing didn't work out for me to join them.

Hopefully I'll make it over some day.


(* http://www.sportstravelandtours.com/)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 21, 2019, 08:01:46 AM
Today could be the end of a long and illustrious career, as Ichiro Suzuki plays what will probably be his final Major League game

https://www.mlb.com/news/ichiro-in-lineup-for-opening-series-finale
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 21, 2019, 01:54:55 PM
....and so it was. Ichiro retires

https://www.mlb.com/video/ichiro-exits-to-ovation-in-8th-c2523820083
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2019, 11:47:49 AM
No, it's not me

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26370489/englishman-quits-job-watch-year-baseball
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 27, 2019, 07:42:45 PM
A possible retirement project

https://deadspin.com/the-best-way-to-see-america-is-to-visit-every-last-mino-1832499257
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 28, 2019, 10:27:02 AM
Happy (Proper) Opening Day

Games live on BT Sport from around 5pm today

I won't be able to watch much today because I'm in Bristol tonight to get my ears melted by the mighty 'Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs'
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 08, 2019, 11:11:05 AM
The Red Sox have made a terrible start to the season. In fact it's the worst that a defending champion has started a season in 20 years (and that was the gutted Marlins team).

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26466348/going-world-champion-red-sox

The answer is, of course, a mid-season signing of Tyrone Mings
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 08, 2019, 05:29:45 PM
The Cubs aren't doing much better, still a long way to go.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 09, 2019, 08:43:22 AM
Although the Sox and Cubs are bad as teams, Chris Davis of the Orioles has been historically bad as an everyday player

0-49 to start the season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 09, 2019, 04:49:10 PM
Although the Sox and Cubs are bad as teams, Chris Davis of the Orioles has been historically bad as an everyday player

0-49 to start the season

Ouch
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 10, 2019, 08:13:27 AM
Quote
Get ready as tickets go on sale in 48 hours: Thursday, April 11 10:00am BST / 05:00am EST

This is your reminder that more tickets to the MLB & Mitel Present London Series 2019 will be going on sale this Thursday and you have an opportunity to purchase them first.

Witness baseball's oldest rivalry, as the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees go head to head on new ground at London Stadium.

The important information you need to know:
Tickets will be on sale in 48 hours: Thursday, April 11 10:00am BST / 05:00am EST
Tickets will be available across a range of categories

https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/promo/e7jgnj?partnerId=ed-13488432-1070335613&?partnerId=ed-13488432-1070335613
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 13, 2019, 06:14:41 PM
Although the Sox and Cubs are bad as teams, Chris Davis of the Orioles has been historically bad as an everyday player

0-49 to start the season

0-54.

His $161m contract is looking as bad as ours to Micah.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 15, 2019, 03:26:18 PM
3H and 4RBI against the Sox ends his streak and takes his batting average to the giddy eights of .071
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 16, 2019, 08:22:33 AM
Our Sox am shit
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Post by: London Villan on April 16, 2019, 02:01:00 PM
The ticket prices for the London game and ridiculous... It would be almost as cheap to fly to New York to watch a game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 25, 2019, 01:31:03 PM
Vlad Jr to make his MLB debut on Friday

One of the most exciting hitters to debut for a while

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26597774/vlad-jr-join-jays-make-mlb-debut-friday
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 08, 2019, 11:09:52 AM
Mike Fiers throws the 300th No Hitter in MLB history

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26697756/mike-fiers-spins-mlb-improbable-incredible-300th-no-hitter
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2019, 09:24:11 AM
Significant improvement by the Red Sox over the past couple of weeks.

Still in third place in the AL East but now three games over .500, with a positive run differential.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on May 13, 2019, 01:18:41 PM
Good grief. I know American sports are expensive especially for the big names, Yankees, Sox, Knicks, Lakers but £320 for an adult ticket for 29June in London is taking the piss.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 13, 2019, 02:42:56 PM
Good grief. I know American sports are expensive especially for the big names, Yankees, Sox, Knicks, Lakers but £320 for an adult ticket for 29June in London is taking the piss.

Yep, MLB appear to have taken the approach that because they knew the games would sell out, they'd charge high prices and put money in their own pockets rather than the touts.

£320 was the lowest ticket price I was offered via Ticketmaster's initial pre-sale. I held off and got tickets for under half that price direct from the Stadium.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 22, 2019, 01:18:08 PM
Interesting article on players/agents trying to find a way to get young players more money by avoiding the draft system

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26797572/passan-how-19-year-old-prospect-turning-mlb-draft-upside-down
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 29, 2019, 11:26:08 AM
Two of the best pitchers are currently still unsigned

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26838760/passan-keuchel-kimbrel-unsigned-how-single-sentence-sums-absurdity
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 29, 2019, 11:29:38 AM
Looks like the end of Dustin Pedroia's career

https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2019/05/27/dustin-pedroia-has-earned-right-to-leave-on-own-terms

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2019/05/27/dustin-pedroia-injury-boston-red-sox/1251052001/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on May 30, 2019, 02:31:26 PM
Cubs v Cards @ the West Ham Council House in 2020

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26852659/cubs-cardinals-play-london-series-2020
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 10, 2019, 02:00:05 PM
Big Papi (https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/09/americas/mlb-david-ortiz-shot-dominican-republic/index.html)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: b23 on June 11, 2019, 07:25:12 PM
'What a catch!' Fan takes incredible one-handed effort

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/baseball/48600152
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2019, 09:02:02 AM
Extra tickets for the London games will be released today via Ticketmaster.

I assume that these are team returns, so they could be good seats
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 12, 2019, 09:04:14 AM
'What a catch!' Fan takes incredible one-handed effort

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/baseball/48600152

I once caught a scorching foul ball in Cleveland off the bat of Big Papi*

(* any video of me picking the ball up as it rolled along the ground is clearly a deep-fake)
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Post by: hilts_coolerking on June 12, 2019, 11:17:04 AM
My tickets came yesterday.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 12, 2019, 04:32:28 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D8tq_l5VsAEXMwz.jpg:large)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2019, 08:29:42 AM
My tickets came yesterday.

My Sunday ticket finally arrived by email on Tuesday. The Saturday one was here a week earlier. A bit strange
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2019, 08:32:07 AM
A couple of hours work this morning and then I'm in holiday mode.

I'm off to LHR on Sunday before flying to Boston on Monday morning

My 2019 trip is now booked

19/6 - Hudson Valley Renegades @ Vermont Lake Monsters
20/6 - Bowie Baysox @ Hartford Yard Goats
21/6 - Lowell Spinners @ Connecticut Tigers
22/6 - Indianapolis Indians @ Pawtucket Red Sox
23/6 - Trenton Thunder @ New Hampshire Fisher Cats
24/6 - New Hampshire Fisher Cats @ Portland Sea Dogs
25/6 - Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox
26/6 - Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox

29/6 - New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox (@ West Ham's Council House)
30/6 - New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox (@ West Ham's Council House)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 28, 2019, 07:33:26 PM
I flew into LHR this morning and am now in a pub by the London Stadium.

If anyone wants to meet up in/around the stadium over the weekend let me know
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Stu on June 29, 2019, 08:36:37 PM
Boston pitcher just had a nightmare. One out left, deep into the count and ended up giving up 6 runs.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: hilts_coolerking on June 29, 2019, 10:11:21 PM
Something tells me that the current score (17-13) is not your average baseball score.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 29, 2019, 11:56:24 PM
That was certainly an experience.

Field dimensions not totally to blame for the high score. There was some really crappy pitching

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 30, 2019, 12:25:07 AM
glad that i booked a hotel in Stratford, the queues for the Tube must have been horrible
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on June 30, 2019, 04:40:10 AM
Something tells me that the current score (17-13) is not your average baseball score.

Nope and tomorrow very well could be 1-0
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: hilts_coolerking on June 30, 2019, 10:04:32 AM
glad that i booked a hotel in Stratford, the queues for the Tube must have been horrible
Yep I'm afraid I'm just going to have to suck that up.
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Post by: SteveN on June 30, 2019, 12:44:44 PM
glad that i booked a hotel in Stratford, the queues for the Tube must have been horrible
Yep I'm afraid I'm just going to have to suck that up.
Wasn't too bad, well organised you just have to accept you are going to waddle slowly along for a while from the stadium to the station.
My first and almost certainly only MLB game.  Really enjoyed it, sat next to a family from Boston who were massive fans and they were giving me all the inside info on their players.  What struck me was how well the Sox fans took defeat, no sense of anyone going home and kicking the cat.  Guess when you play 180+ games a season another win comes up reasonably quickly. Judging by the shirts I saw Yankee fans outnumbered the home team by about 5 to 1.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 30, 2019, 08:30:22 PM
I thought that the jerseys were split fairly evenly.

I bailed after 7 innings today to head for a curry and an early night.

Highlight of my weekend was meeting up with my old friend, former MLB umpire Al Clark.

I spent around an hour with him watching the game with him in my section of the stadium. I had a better seat than he did :)


(https://i.ibb.co/t256B91/739-FEADA-44-DC-4395-B8-B6-E2-AEBDFF5644.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t256B91)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: hilts_coolerking on June 30, 2019, 08:40:15 PM
We bailed after the 7th too.  I'm glad I went and enjoyed the sport but it's not necessarily an experience I'd repeat.  At least not there: the queues were insane.  I never got within quarter of a mile of a merch stall.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: KRS on June 30, 2019, 08:48:06 PM
With a bit of luck, I should be in Florida, Buffalo/Toronto, and New York during September. Unable to confirm dates at this stage, but what would be the best baseball games to go to?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 01, 2019, 12:39:37 PM
With a bit of luck, I should be in Florida, Buffalo/Toronto, and New York during September. Unable to confirm dates at this stage, but what would be the best baseball games to go to?

There will be MLB in Tampa, Miami, Toronto and NYC during Sep.

There might be some Minor League games in Florida, Buffalo and NYC if you’re there early in the month.

Let me know when you have exact dates and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: KRS on July 02, 2019, 06:18:54 PM
We’ll be flying into Orlando for a week so I don’t we’ll be heading south to Miami. Would Yankee Stadium provide the best experience out of NYC, Tampa and Toronto?

Between 17th-22nd Sept, it looks like NY Yankees have two 3 game series against LA Angels and Toronto Blue Jays. I won’t pretend to know anything about any of the teams, or which game of a 3 game series is best to go to? Why do they play the same teams 3 times in 3 days in the same stadium? 🤔
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 03, 2019, 08:12:13 PM
In a 162 game season teams play opponents in bunches of games, ie series on 2, 3 or 4 games. It cuts down in the travel.

It doesn’t matter which game you go to.

Loath that I am to recommend the Death Star, Yankee Stadium would be the best of those three, followed by Toronto.

However, the Yankees will be closing in on a playoff spot, so get a ticket will be more expensive/difficult. No problems in the other ballparks.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 09, 2019, 08:20:46 AM
Mike Trout feature & interview on Beeb website

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/48894773
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Farewell to Jim Bouton, dead at 80.

Author of the best baseball book of all time and one of the greatest of any genre.

Along with the Ken Burns documentary, ‘Ball Four’ was the reason for my interest in the history of the game.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2019, 07:49:55 PM
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/pitcher-author-everyman-hero-jim-bouton-1939-2019/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on July 20, 2019, 10:41:54 PM
Goodness I feel old. Just seen Carl Yastrzemski‘s grandson play (poorly) for the Giants against the Mets (go Mets).
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Legion on July 31, 2019, 08:47:32 PM
Rounders finally gets interesting...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/baseball/49179874
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 01, 2019, 01:14:09 AM
Wow
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2019, 08:35:18 AM
I was at this mass brawl back in 2000.

I've seen a few punch-ups in my 300 games but this one sticks in my memory because it was the first game of my epic 30 ballparks in 32 days trip

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/reds-duke-it-out-with-rockies/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: KRS on August 13, 2019, 03:34:32 AM
Calling up baseball fans!

I'll be in New York for the Yankees vs Blue Jays game at Yankee Stadium on 22nd Sept. Looking at buying tickets but no idea where about to sit and they have seating and standing options:

Pinstripe Pass: $20 to stand and a free beer...the beer sounds good but standing up for hours doesn't! Whats the crack with this?
General Seating: tickets seem to range from $15 to $385...I'm not a big baseball fan so we can rule out the expensive seats!
Premium Seating: errr...lets not even think about those prices!

I went to the Baseball World Cup and had a good view behind the home plate but they are $385 or $135 in the blocks behind...and then $36 up in the gods. We're mainly going for the atmosphere, the stadium and just to see the Yankees so I'll be happy with a decent seat and match day experience!

The ticket and stadium plan is here: Yankees vs Blue Jays tickets (https://www.mlb.com/app/ballpark/yankees/tickets/single-game-tickets/2019-september-22?affiliateId=tdl-New_York_Yankees-tickets-New_York_Yankees:_Tickets:_Yankees_Single_Game_Tickets-single_game_tickets-x0-Desktop-Landscape)

Which blocks would you recommend for a good view and atmosphere at a reasonable price?

Any advise appreciated.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2019, 01:05:36 PM
Unless you're splashing out on a seat low down behind home plate, it's better to go upwards rather than outwards

Go for tickets in 420 (A, B or C). High up behind home plate.

You'll get a great view of the game and the seats are cheap

https://aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/venue/Yankee+Stadium/420B/



Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2019, 01:41:40 PM
Here's a couple of photos that I took from that level

(https://i.ibb.co/58fCZV9/WP-000408.jpg) (https://ibb.co/58fCZV9)


(https://i.ibb.co/WfghYwJ/WP-000417.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WfghYwJ)
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Post by: KRS on August 13, 2019, 02:27:05 PM
Thanks UKR. I was a bit concerned that rail might restrict the view but looks fine in your pics. Those 420 blocks were the ones I had my eye on too so cheers for the advise. 😎👍
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Post by: KRS on August 13, 2019, 02:31:14 PM
Oh another question...probably very sad of me I know, but I was thinking of getting the NY cap and may be a baseball as a souvenir of the game. Do they take the piss with merchandise pricing at the games or is it relatively similar to any other clothing or sports shop?
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2019, 02:44:53 PM
Oh another question...probably very sad of me I know, but I was thinking of getting the NY cap and may be a baseball as a souvenir of the game. Do they take the piss with merchandise pricing at the games or is it relatively similar to any other clothing or sports shop?

More expensive in stadium but there are cheaper, unofficial stores outside the Death Star

However, you're better off buying in a Modell's, Champs or some other sports store.

I think that there's an official Yankees store near Times Square
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Post by: KRS on August 13, 2019, 02:55:18 PM
Nice one. This will be my first time in NYC and proper looking forward to it! 😊
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 13, 2019, 03:01:54 PM
Nice one. This will be my first time in NYC and proper looking forward to it! 😊

As mentioned in the NY thread, I've spent over a month in the city and haven't come close to running out of things to do.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 03:26:50 AM
Thanks for all the advise UKR.

Just bagged myself tickets for Yankees vs Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in block 420A (420B was sold out).  8)

Tickets are much cheaper than NFL games and a relative bargain at just $36 per ticket + fees.
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2019, 01:55:53 PM
Thanks for all the advise UKR.

Just bagged myself tickets for Yankees vs Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in block 420A (420B was sold out).  8)

Tickets are much cheaper than NFL games and a relative bargain at just $36 per ticket + fees.

That's the difference between 81 home games per season and 8 games
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 03:30:23 PM
That’s quite a difference! Does baseball have more teams in each league or just play each other more times?

Also, I completely forgot from the last time I went to America, you can get tickets for almost half price on Stubhub! Doh!

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 15, 2019, 05:45:30 PM
There's the American League and National League, each one has 3 divisions of 5 teams.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 08:39:04 PM
How do they manage to get 81 home games per season then? :o
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Post by: Risso on August 15, 2019, 08:42:13 PM
There’s a big Yankees store near Times Square if you’re doing general touristy stuff. Plus lots of other shops sell their gear too.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 08:59:35 PM
I’ll definitely check it out. We’ll be arriving in NYC the day before the game so imagine we’ll be heading to Times Square on Saturday evening after checking into the hotel. I’m guessing the sought after Yankees merch is the NY cap or baseball.

I’m actually collecting a shot glass for every American city I’ve visited so will no doubt be frequenting quite a few tat shops! ;D
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 15, 2019, 09:00:28 PM
How do they manage to get 81 home games per season then? :o

When teams play each other they play a series. So when the Yankees go to the Red Sox they don't play one game, they play 2-4 games, a 3 game series being the most common. Usually consecutive days, and then when the Yankees leave Boston Baltimore will come in and play a series. And so on.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 09:04:11 PM
Yeah we’ll be at the third game of a 3 game series against Blue Jays. So do they get points for winning the series or do they get points per game in a series?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 15, 2019, 09:11:38 PM
They just go by wins and losses. Red Sox are currently 64 59, 64 wins and 59 losses. 3rd in their division, Yankees top with an 81 41 record. So the Sox are 17.5 games behind the Yankees. The .5 is because they haven't played the same number of games. And that 17.5 means the Yankees would have to lose, and the Red Sox win, 17.5 games in a row to be level.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 09:22:19 PM
And there was me thinking it was hard enough to get my head around the rules! 😂

So it sounds like Yankees are nailed on to win the league? Is it close to the end of the season now?

Would I be right in saying you can take beers to your seat in the stadium? I’ve seen them selling/throwing nuts in the stands but I’m guessing you actually have to go down and buy your beers and hotdogs?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 15, 2019, 09:28:24 PM
Almost certainly, they're 10 games ahead of the second placed Rays. You can drink on the stands as far as I know, and they have vendors going up and down a lot of the aisles with food and possibly drink as well. If you're a way along the row of seats from the aisle basically your money and food/drink gets passed along the row of seats to each other.

If you haven't watched much baseball and want to see some beforehand to get a better hang of it you can watch full games on youtube. And MLBTV usually show a live free game every day.
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Post by: KRS on August 15, 2019, 10:38:06 PM
Yeah I went to baseball, basketball and ice hockey games last time I was in America a few years ago and they had cup holders on the seats in front (some rank bastard in front of us was chewing tobacco and using his to hold his glass of spit! 🤮). I also remember paying over $10 for a beer in the stadiums which wasn’t as impressive as the cup holders!

I’m wandering if wearing a Villa retro shirt would be frowned upon at a game in NYC.

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Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2019, 11:38:51 PM
Beer sales end around the 7th inning but at the prices they charge in stadium, getting ratarsed is expensive.

Wearing a Villa shirt should be no problem and could be a decent ice breaker to start conversations with people in the seats around you
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 27, 2019, 08:17:51 AM
Original Tampa Rays owner Vince Naimoli has died at 81.

He got a bad rap as Rays owner and no doubt he tried to do things on the cheap.

As I've mentioned on here before, back in 2000 I attended a game at all 30 ballparks in 32 days. There were 6 of us who completed the trip, our leader being a Tampa resident and season ticket holder.

In 2001 we were invited to the Hall of Fame over induction weekend and had our own induction ceremony for the 'Stadium Hall of Fame' along the lines of the main one, including speeches and wearing a team cap.

Vince flew up from Tampa to be there for my mate's induction and came across as a nice guy. He also had my mate introduced to the crowd at a Rays game and inducted into the team's own hall of fame.

A couple of years later, my mate told Vince about the poor state of repair of the baseball field at their mutual alma mater,  Fairleigh Dickinson University. Vince donated $1m to build new facilities.
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Post by: Three Spires Villa on August 29, 2019, 05:16:46 PM
Yeah I went to baseball, basketball and ice hockey games last time I was in America a few years ago and they had cup holders on the seats in front (some rank bastard in front of us was chewing tobacco and using his to hold his glass of spit! 🤮). I also remember paying over $10 for a beer in the stadiums which wasn’t as impressive as the cup holders!

I’m wandering if wearing a Villa retro shirt would be frowned upon at a game in NYC.



Bring photo I’d to Yankee stadium to get a beer. I am an obvious 40 ahem something and couldn’t get a beer as I had no proof of age. At Fenway, Boston they didn’t ask and I happily had a couple. Sat by a Millwall fan in his top at Boston and had a good time and piss take with him.
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Post by: NottsVilla on August 29, 2019, 06:56:35 PM
Original Tampa Rays owner Vince Naimoli has died at 81.

He got a bad rap as Rays owner and no doubt he tried to do things on the cheap.

As I've mentioned on here before, back in 2000 I attended a game at all 30 ballparks in 32 days. There were 6 of us who completed the trip, our leader being a Tampa resident and season ticket holder.

In 2001 we were invited to the Hall of Fame over induction weekend and had our own induction ceremony for the 'Stadium Hall of Fame' along the lines of the main one, including speeches and wearing a team cap.

Vince flew up from Tampa to be there for my mate's induction and came across as a nice guy. He also had my mate introduced to the crowd at a Rays game and inducted into the team's own hall of fame.

A couple of years later, my mate told Vince about the poor state of repair of the baseball field at their mutual alma mater,  Fairleigh Dickinson University. Vince donated $1m to build new facilities.

That must have been a fantastic trip. How difficult did you find to plan it?
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2019, 10:00:07 PM
Yeah I went to baseball, basketball and ice hockey games last time I was in America a few years ago and they had cup holders on the seats in front (some rank bastard in front of us was chewing tobacco and using his to hold his glass of spit! 🤮). I also remember paying over $10 for a beer in the stadiums which wasn’t as impressive as the cup holders!

I’m wandering if wearing a Villa retro shirt would be frowned upon at a game in NYC.



Bring photo I’d to Yankee stadium to get a beer. I am an obvious 40 ahem something and couldn’t get a beer as I had no proof of age. At Fenway, Boston they didn’t ask and I happily had a couple. Sat by a Millwall fan in his top at Boston and had a good time and piss take with him.

I carry my passport with me all the time in the Colonies. Even as a fat, bald bloke nearing 50 I still get ID’d
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2019, 10:07:39 PM
Original Tampa Rays owner Vince Naimoli has died at 81.

He got a bad rap as Rays owner and no doubt he tried to do things on the cheap.

As I've mentioned on here before, back in 2000 I attended a game at all 30 ballparks in 32 days. There were 6 of us who completed the trip, our leader being a Tampa resident and season ticket holder.

In 2001 we were invited to the Hall of Fame over induction weekend and had our own induction ceremony for the 'Stadium Hall of Fame' along the lines of the main one, including speeches and wearing a team cap.

Vince flew up from Tampa to be there for my mate's induction and came across as a nice guy. He also had my mate introduced to the crowd at a Rays game and inducted into the team's own hall of fame.

A couple of years later, my mate told Vince about the poor state of repair of the baseball field at their mutual alma mater,  Fairleigh Dickinson University. Vince donated $1m to build new facilities.

That must have been a fantastic trip. How difficult did you find to plan it?

Luckily I didn’t do any of the planning (other than getting myself to/from the US). I just had to make sure I was where I should be at the right time. However, since we were travelling nearly every day, that was bad enough.

My mate runs a sports travel company near Boston, so he put together the trip as a celebration for the millennium. Nine of us started out but only six of us made it all the way.
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 29, 2019, 10:14:25 PM
If you'd done the 30 grounds in 30 days then i'd have been impressed  :P
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2019, 10:24:13 PM
If you'd done the 30 grounds in 30 days then i'd have been impressed  :P

You try getting from New York City to Toronto in a day in a minibus. ;)

Our two non-game nights were spent in a) a roadside motel near Rochester and b) an absolute dive of a hotel near Tampa
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Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2019, 10:26:27 PM
At the time we held the record. I think it’s now down to 28 days because someone was able to double up in NYC and Chicago.

I’ve met a couple of blokes who were doing all 30 by bicycle over three months
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2019, 05:32:13 PM
A third no-hitter of his career for Justin Verlander

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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 02, 2019, 06:03:32 PM
I'm starting to think the Sox may not repeat...
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Post by: NottsVilla on September 02, 2019, 09:40:45 PM
A third no-hitter of his career for Justin Verlander

I think he only had one walk as well which makes the performance even more special.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 10, 2019, 07:58:23 PM
Possibly the best baseball stat of all time.

Bruce Bochy has managed in the Major Leagues from 1995-2019.

His Won/Loss record is 1995-2019 😳
(https://i.ibb.co/LPpgghY/86-AD48-E2-53-A7-4-A5-E-8745-90-BB7-A7-BE154.png) (https://ibb.co/LPpgghY)
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 19, 2019, 10:34:21 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/XDRZ9Hf/EEz-YR6v-UYAAEe7-C.jpg)
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Post by: AllanW on September 19, 2019, 10:48:39 PM
Classy club the A's.

And heading for a wild card game now Manaea is back, Puk is back, Baby Jesus has hit the majors, Chaptain America keeps playing platinum glove 'ball and Murphy is becoming the catcher we all hoped he'd be.
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Post by: KRS on September 22, 2019, 07:27:22 PM
Thanks to everyone for all the pre-game tips! We’re here now at Yankee Stadium...it’s 29 deg, blue skies and the Yankees have already hit a few home runs against the Blue Jays. Time for a few beers and a hot dog! 😎🍺👍


(https://i.ibb.co/3dvCNr4/ACB6-BE18-CE9-C-4791-ADD8-5316-D09-EFE41.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3dvCNr4)

(https://i.ibb.co/Ld61L9G/35-A15385-CD86-4902-9967-BA5151-DC4-D33.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ld61L9G)

ps. I won’t let the shit result at Arsenal ruin the day!
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 23, 2019, 03:04:31 PM
Glad that the seats worked out OK
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Post by: KRS on September 24, 2019, 08:00:56 AM
The seats were bang on UKR...excellent view of the game and it was a scorching hot day so the shade under the roof near the top saved us from getting sun burnt! 😎👍
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Post by: Dogtanian on September 24, 2019, 08:09:31 AM
I've only ever seen one baseball game - the Mariners versus the Astros while I was in Seattle, and unfortunately it was awful, which was a shame as I think it's something I could quite enjoy on a nice sunny day.  Just happened to get a boring game.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2019, 10:27:40 AM
I've only ever seen one baseball game - the Mariners versus the Astros while I was in Seattle, and unfortunately it was awful, which was a shame as I think it's something I could quite enjoy on a nice sunny day.  Just happened to get a boring game.

Was that in the current ballpark with sliding roof or the old dome ?
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Post by: Dogtanian on September 24, 2019, 10:30:22 AM
Safeco Field on September 4th, 2017.  It ended 2-6 to the Astros.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2019, 10:38:07 AM
Safeco Field on September 4th, 2017.  It ended 2-6 to the Astros.

I was at a game during the first season at Safeco back in 2000 when it started raining. The sliding roof got stuck and the grounds crew didn't seem to know how to use the tarp. This was the first rain delay at a MLB game in Seattle since 1969 :)
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Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on September 25, 2019, 01:25:28 PM
19 innings and playing again in 10 hours.

https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2019/09/25/arizona-diamondbacks-break-records-longest-game-chase-field/2437819001/
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Post by: The Left Side on September 28, 2019, 01:23:14 AM
Cubs eliminated from the post season, wow those wheels came off quick.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2019, 08:49:45 AM
Walk off, 10th inning homer for the Astros.

Good to see The Highlanders not getting it all their own way, although I still expect them to win the title this season
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 16, 2019, 08:22:59 AM
The Nats make their first World Series

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27857328/inside-greatest-night-washington-nationals-history


Astros now 2-1 up against the Evil Empire
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 18, 2019, 08:33:06 AM
Astros now just one game away from defeating the Evil Empire
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2019, 10:54:35 AM
Having watched the rugby, I was a bit late checking last night's result. No wonder I had no FB notifications from my Evil Empire supporting friends.

I'll be supporting the Natinals in the Series

(http://news.sportslogos.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Misspelled-Jerseys-2009-Washington-Nationals-350x259.jpg)
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 20, 2019, 02:18:14 PM
2010s is the first decade since the 1910s that the Highlanders/Yankees haven't reached the World Series.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2019, 05:19:32 PM
2010s is the first decade since the 1910s that the Highlanders/Yankees haven't reached the World Series.

The only New York team to make the WS this decade was the Mets :)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2019, 08:23:18 AM
Nats take game 1 in Houston :)
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2019, 10:01:36 AM
Looks good for the Nats as they take Game 2 as well.

Game 3 is in DC on Friday
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Post by: usav on October 24, 2019, 08:30:48 PM
Tough to root for a DC team, but I find myself wanting them to win........if nothing else, to see Bryce Harper's face.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 25, 2019, 01:05:06 AM
David Ross is the Cubs' new Manager, didn't see that coming.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2019, 09:28:23 PM
David Ross is the Cubs' new Manager, didn't see that coming.

From what I read / saw, he was always odds on to get the job and the other interviews were just for show.

In other manager news, Girardi to the Phillies
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2019, 09:30:07 PM
Tough to root for a DC team, but I find myself wanting them to win........if nothing else, to see Bryce Harper's face.

They’re my third team after the Sox and the Brewers. They’re be a few people I know in the ballpark tonight
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2019, 11:05:53 AM
Five games in and the home team still hasn’t won

3-2 Astros. Game Six in Houston on Tuesday
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 28, 2019, 12:13:02 PM
Nationals fans with game 4 or 5 tickets must have been thinking they had a chance of seeing it clinched after the first two. Bit of a letdown in reality.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 30, 2019, 12:10:32 PM
Nats win Game 6, so it's winner takes all in Houston tonight
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 31, 2019, 08:04:17 AM
Washington win Game 7 to win the first World Series for the Nationals/Expos franchise

Every game was won by the away side

(https://www.washingtonpost.com/resizer/dAmk_SBmsnkGTW_9Uz-AkZoGQWI=/767x0/smart/arc-anglerfish-washpost-prod-washpost.s3.amazonaws.com/public/4Q33QAQ3ZNHXDDSITYNDH2SKD4)
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Post by: usav on October 31, 2019, 12:58:14 PM
As I said, tough to root for DC teams, but I did want this result and couldn't ask for a better series. 
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 31, 2019, 09:51:12 PM
Only watched games 1,2,6,7 but enjoyed it immensely with history being made on a few fronts. Normally root for the AL team except for the Red Sox (sorry UKR) but wanted the Nats to win this one. Brilliant from Strasburg all post-season and Juan Soto looks a real talent and seems a nice kid to boot.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 31, 2019, 10:08:28 PM
Nationals fans with game 4 or 5 tickets must have been thinking they had a chance of seeing it clinched after the first two. Bit of a letdown in reality.

They'll be feeling better than Astros fans with game 6 or 7 tickets now!
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Post by: Jon Crofts on November 04, 2019, 05:23:18 PM
Cubbies v Cardinals at London Tax Payer Stadium 13/14 June 2020.
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Post by: Simon Page on November 04, 2019, 07:35:36 PM
Calling Toronto Villa. How easy is it to get tickets for rounders games? The missus wants to see a bout (is that what they call them) and I'm hoping to take her to the Blue Jays when we're in Toronto next year. They've got a couple of regular season games while we're out there. My only knowledge of baseball crowds - and their size - comes from the Springfield Isotopes and whoever the Capital City Goofball supports. Is there a particular bit of the ground that's better to be in?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 04, 2019, 07:50:51 PM
Should be piss easy to get tickets, this season just finished they averaged less than 22k in a stadium that holds nearly 50k. Behind home plate is best, Red Sox will probably be more precise as to which level.
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Post by: Simon Page on November 05, 2019, 08:53:44 AM
Thank you.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2019, 11:01:55 AM
Calling Toronto Villa. How easy is it to get tickets for rounders games? The missus wants to see a bout (is that what they call them) and I'm hoping to take her to the Blue Jays when we're in Toronto next year. They've got a couple of regular season games while we're out there. My only knowledge of baseball crowds - and their size - comes from the Springfield Isotopes and whoever the Capital City Goofball supports. Is there a particular bit of the ground that's better to be in?

Should be piss easy to get tickets, this season just finished they averaged less than 22k in a stadium that holds nearly 50k. Behind home plate is best, Red Sox will probably be more precise as to which level.

Try to sit between the bases behind home plate. If prices are too expensive or there's no seats available, go upwards rather than outwards.

Getting decent tickets to see the Blue Jays shouldn't be much of a problem unless the Red Sox or Yankees are in town.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2019, 11:02:37 AM
Cubbies v Cardinals at London Tax Payer Stadium 13/14 June 2020.

Tickets on sale on Thu 21 Nov.

Hopefully it'll be less hassle this time round
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Post by: Simon Page on November 05, 2019, 11:32:40 AM
Cheers. It's St Louis heading north when I'm there. Oddly, St Louis Cardinals were the losing side at my first American football game.

Now, to continue my education, what's the Home Plate?
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2019, 12:01:43 PM
(https://cdn.hswstatic.com/gif/baseball-diamond.gif)

Try to get a seat that has a view something like this

(https://armchairmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Rogers-Centre-1068x801.jpg)
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Post by: cdbearsfan on November 05, 2019, 12:11:10 PM
Do you get told off if you move behind the bowler's arm?
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2019, 12:14:10 PM
Simon

Look at the Red areas 115 > 128, then at 227 > 231 or 217 > 221 and then at low numbered rows in 520 > 528

It all depends on whether you just want the experience of being in the ballpark or are willing to pay a premium to have the best view

http://content.mlb.com/documents/5/6/8/311302568/seating_map.pdf
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 05, 2019, 12:15:05 PM
Do you get told off if you move behind the bowler's arm?

Actually, yes you do.

That's why there's always a blank wall or tarped off area behind the pitcher
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Post by: Simon Page on November 05, 2019, 01:11:11 PM
Got ya. Really appreciate the info. Cheers.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 15, 2019, 01:06:22 PM
Ticket prices for the London 2020 games

http://www.mlb.com/documents/7/6/4/311846764/london_series_2020_seating_map.pdf?partnerId=ed-14542733-1177552913


Restricted View tickets for £310...... :o
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 21, 2019, 11:03:10 AM
Tickets booked for the London games

Section 213 on the Sat and Section 216 on the Sun

A bit more expensive than my tickets last year but I wanted to make sure that I was out of the sun
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 11, 2019, 05:12:22 AM
Gerrit Cole agrees $324m 9 year deal. Not a bad gig!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28271369/sources-yankees-gerrit-cole-agree-record-9-year-324m-deal

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 11, 2019, 11:37:25 AM
Gerrit Cole agrees $324m 9 year deal. Not a bad gig!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28271369/sources-yankees-gerrit-cole-agree-record-9-year-324m-deal



I met Gerrit Cole when he was in the Minor Leagues with the Bradenton Marauders back in 2012

Here he is signing a baseball card for my mate Gary
(https://i.ibb.co/18RW7c6/IMG-3349.jpg) (https://ibb.co/18RW7c6)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 12, 2019, 10:21:30 AM
The development of Pitcher contracts

https://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/28270610/from-catfish-hunter-gerrit-cole-history-mlb-highest-paid-pitcher
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on December 12, 2019, 04:56:19 PM
Re. Cole.........The Yankees payroll before the addition of Gerrit Cole is $229 million. Cole pushes them over the $260 million mark. They'll make more moves.

The Milwaukee Brewers payroll right now is $74 million. The Pittsburgh Pirates payroll is $67 million.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: joe_c on January 14, 2020, 08:46:06 AM
A pity Dirty Leeds didnt receive similar punishment last season:

Houston Astros manager and GM fired after being found guilty of sign stealing by MLB (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/51100300)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 14, 2020, 11:14:26 AM
A pity Dirty Leeds didnt receive similar punishment last season:

Houston Astros manager and GM fired after being found guilty of sign stealing by MLB (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/51100300)

Just waiting for the hammer to come down on the Red Sox now
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on January 14, 2020, 09:32:43 PM
A pity Dirty Leeds didnt receive similar punishment last season:

Houston Astros manager and GM fired after being found guilty of sign stealing by MLB (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/51100300)

Just waiting for the hammer to come down on the Red Sox now

Cora has to be done for a couple of years, I would think.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 15, 2020, 08:20:04 AM
Cora has gone

https://www.espn.co.uk/mlb/story/_/id/28485788/alex-cora-red-sox-manager-following-sign-stealing-scandals
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 17, 2020, 05:36:29 PM
Another sports team from Boston cheating? Say it ain't so, Joe!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 05, 2020, 09:06:08 AM
Red Sox trade Mookie Betts to the Dodgers  :(

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 21, 2020, 01:02:58 PM
For the Yankees fans.

(https://i.ibb.co/1q2N8yN/87090112-10220765591546584-1177811969663565824-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1q2N8yN)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on February 21, 2020, 01:19:57 PM
I don't want to know what you were searching for when that image popped up
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 21, 2020, 01:26:54 PM
From a Facebook group called 'Uninspiring Adverts' honest guv.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 12, 2020, 06:11:49 PM
Spring Training games suspended after today.

Start of regular season on 26 March, may be delayed.

Glad that I’d already decided not to head over this season (for other reasons). Only the third year that I’ll have missed since my first trip in 1997.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 12, 2020, 11:19:44 PM
Typical, I moved to with 6 hours of Boston and had tickets for the Red Sox v Cleveland game on April 17th but now canceled. Oh well there'll be other times.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2020, 09:53:13 AM
Typical, I moved to with 6 hours of Boston and had tickets for the Red Sox v Cleveland game on April 17th but now canceled. Oh well there'll be other times.

Where are you living now TLS ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on March 14, 2020, 12:14:13 AM
St. Stephen, NB on the border with Maine
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 14, 2020, 07:35:48 AM
St. Stephen, NB on the border with Maine

Of course, I remember looking at how far away you were when I was last in Portland
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2020, 04:13:02 PM
London 2020 games cancelled
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2020, 04:53:39 PM
Baseball Digest have made their archives available for free

https://baseballdigest.com/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 06, 2020, 12:05:57 PM
Looking forward to this one

(https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41vsnNw4K%2BL.jpg)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bouton-Mitchell-Nathanson/dp/1496217705/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586171071&sr=8-7

It's a bit pricey but I'm going to treat myself
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 23, 2020, 11:08:25 AM
After failed negotiations, it looks like the MLB owners are going to impose a schedule of 60 games starting around 24 Jul

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29348260/mlb-plans-implement-60-game-season-key-schedule-dates-likely-opening-day-spring-training-start-more
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on June 24, 2020, 01:13:06 AM
Cool, go Cubs... could be a wide open season, whoever gets in form has a chance.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2020, 10:12:29 AM
Confirmed that, C19 permitting, 'Spring' Training will recommence on 1st July. Opening days on 23 or 24 Jul

https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=29354014
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 24, 2020, 01:50:31 PM
The NL will have the DH for the 2020 season.... and probably beyond

Here are the potential players that NL teams could use as DH

https://www.mlb.com/news/national-league-teams-with-best-dh-options
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2020, 03:07:59 PM
Current list of players opting out of 2020 season

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29386803/mlb-players-opting-2020-season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2020, 09:02:58 AM
Twenty year ago today, I set off on a little trip..........


Day 1      Fri 14th Jul      Lydney > Birmingham > Chicago > Denver
                        [Flights 1 & 2]


Day 2      Sat 15th Jul      Denver

Game   1   Cincinnati Reds @ Colorado Rockies      13:05

Denver > Phoenix [Flight 3]


Day 3      Sun 16th Jul      Phoenix

Game   2   Seattle Mariners @ Arizona Diamondbacks   13:35


Day 4      Mon 17th Jul      Phoenix > San Diego [Flight 4]

Game   3   Anaheim Angels @ San Diego Padres      19:05


Day 5      Tue 18th Jul      San Diego > Los Angeles [Coach]

Game   4   Pittsburgh Pirates @ Los Angeles Dodgers   13:10


Day 6      Wed 19th Jul      Los Angeles

Game   5   Texas Rangers @ Anaheim Angels      19:05


Day 7      Thu 20th Jul      Los Angeles > Bay Area [Flight 5]

Game   6   San Diego Padres @ San Francisco Giants   16:05


Day 8      Fri 21st Jul      Bay Area

Game   7   Anaheim Angels @ Oakland Athletics      19:05


Day 9      Sat 22nd Jul      Bay Area > Seattle [Flight 6]

Game   8   Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners      18:05

Seattle > Houston [Flight 7]

Day 10   Sun 23rd Jul      Houston

Game   9   St Louis Cardinals @ Houston Astros      14:05


Day 11   Mon 24th Jul      Houston > Dallas [Flight 8]

Game   10   Anaheim Angels @ Texas Rangers      19:35


Day 12   Tue 25th Jul      Dallas > Chicago [Flight 9]

Game   11   Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox   19:05


Day 13   Wed 26th Jul      Chicago > St Louis [Rail]

Game   12   Arizona Diamondbacks @ St Louis Cardinals   19:10


Day 14   Thu 27th Jul      St Louis > Kansas City [Rail]

Game   13   Tampa Bay Devil Rays @ Kansas City Royals   19:05


Day 15   Fri 28th Jul      Kansas City > Minneapolis [Flight 10]

Game   14   New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins      19:05


Day 16   Sat 29th Jul      Minneapolis > Chicago [Flight 11]

Game   15   San Francisco Giants  @ Chicago Cubs      15:05


Day 17   Sun 30th Jul      Chicago > Milwaukee > Chicago

Game   16   Colorado Rockies @ Milwaukee Brewers   13:05


Day 18   Mon 31st Jul      Chicago > Pittsburgh [Rail]

Game   17   Los Angeles Dodgers @ Pittsburgh Pirates   19:05




Day 19   Tue 1st Aug      Pittsburgh > Baltimore [Coach]

Game   18   Minnesota Twins @ Baltimore Orioles      19:35

               Baltimore > Newark DE [Coach]


Day 20   Wed 2nd Aug      Newark > New York [Coach]

Game   19   Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets      12:10


Day 21   Thu 3rd Aug      New York

Game   20   Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees   19:05


Day 22   Fri 4th Aug      New York > Rochester [Coach]

Game      None                     


Day 23   Sat 5th Aug      Rochester> Niagara Falls >Toronto [Coach]
               
Game   21   Texas Rangers @ Toronto Blue Jays      16:05

               Toronto > Kitchener ON [Coach]


Day 24   Sun 6th Aug      Kitchener > Detroit [Coach]

Game   22   Minnesota Twins @ Detroit Tigers      13:05

               Detroit > Monroe MI [Coach]


Day 25   Mon 7th Aug      Monroe MI > Cleveland [Coach]

Game   23   Texas Rangers @ Cleveland Indians      19:05


Day 26   Tue 8th Aug      Cleveland > Cincinnati [Coach]

Game   24   Atlanta Braves @ Cincinnati Reds      19:35



Day 27   Wed 9th Aug      Cincinnati > Columbus [Coach]
Columbus > Tampa [Flight 12]

Game      None      


Day 28   Thu 10th Aug      Tampa

Game   25   Minnesota Twins @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays   12:15


Day 29   Fri 11th Aug      Tampa > Miami / Ft Lauderdale  [Flight 13]

Game   26   San Diego Padres @ Florida Marlins      19:05



Day 30   Sat 12th Aug      Miami / Fort Lauderdale > Atlanta [Flight 14]

Game   27   Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves      16:05


Day 31   Sun 13th Aug   Atlanta > Philadelphia [Flight 15]

Game   28   Houston Astros @ Philadelphia Phillies      13:35

               Philadelphia > Milford CT [Coach]


Day 32   Mon 14th Aug      Milford CT > Boston [Coach]

Game   29   Tampa Bay Devil Rays @ Boston Red Sox   19:05

               Boston > Nashua NH [Coach]


Day 33   Tue 15th Aug      Nashua  > Montreal QC, Canada [Coach]

Game   30   San Francisco Giants @ Montreal Expos   19:05


Day 34   Wed 16th Aug   Montreal > Albany [Coach]

Game      None



Day 35   Thu 17th Aug      Albany > Cooperstown > Albany [Coach]

   All day at the “Baseball Hall of Fame”


Day 36   Fri 18th Aug      Albany > Boston > London > Lydney
               [Flights 16 & 17]


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 14, 2020, 09:11:18 AM
Must have taken a hell of a lot of planning, did you do it all yourself? And when are you doing it again?!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2020, 09:42:55 AM
Must have taken a hell of a lot of planning, did you do it all yourself? And when are you doing it again?!

Luckily, I only had to get myself to/from the USA. The trip planning was done by my mate Jay who runs a sports travel business.

Nine set out, but only six of us completed the trip

Doing the same thing and having to deal with post-9/11 security changes would be very difficult for a group.

At the time, we believe that 32 days set the record. I've heard that it's now down to 26 days (thanks to day/night games in Chicago, NYC and Baltimore/DC). However, I don't know if that person was there for every pitch of every game like we were.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on July 14, 2020, 09:50:30 AM
What an experience. I was thinking DC instead of Montreal must make things easier to tick them all off for people doing it now.

Which were the best/worst ballparks?

Lot of changes since then, I'm guessing a fair few have been torn down or rebuilt?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 14, 2020, 10:03:46 AM
What an experience. I was thinking DC instead of Montreal must make things easier to tick them all off for people doing it now.

Which were the best/worst ballparks?

Lot of changes since then, I'm guessing a fair few have been torn down or rebuilt?


Along the way, we devised a scoring system for the ballparks; eg ease of access, seating, food, scoreboard display and many more categories.

At the time I thought that the worst ballparks were Wrigley Field in Chicago and the new (then only a few months old) ballpark in Detroit. Since then the Cubs have done a lot of work to make the most of the historic ballpark but back then it was very neglected. As for the new Detroit ballpark , it already had crumbling concrete and was badly designed (eg obstructed views due to thick opaque plexi-glass barriers with thick supporting tubes at the end of aisles). I've been back to Detroit a couple of times since and they've definitely improved things.

My favourite old ballpark is unsurprisingly Fenway Park. Unlike Wrigley Field, by 2000 they were already starting a major ballpark improvement scheme. Of the newer ballparks my favourites were San Francisco and Houston. However, both have now been surpassed by the new Pittsburgh ballpark that opened in 2001.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Risso on July 14, 2020, 10:48:20 AM
The Red Sox World Series victory victory parade a couple of years was absolutely brilliant.  About 100 amphibious vehicles driving from Fenway through the middle of Boston with ticker tape explosions everywhere.  I've never seen anything like it, nor indeed, smelt quite as much weed in a city centre.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 18, 2020, 09:27:51 PM
Blue Jays can’t play 2020 season in Toronto

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29488579/blue-jays-not-allowed-play-games-canada
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 21, 2020, 02:06:24 PM
Pittsburgh and Baltimore emerge as options for Blue Jays home games

https://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/pittsburgh-baltimore-come-focus-vagabond-blue-jays-leave-toronto/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 25, 2020, 09:56:55 AM
Looks like the Blue Jays are going to have to play their home games at their AAA Minor League affiliate in Buffalo

They couldn't get State approval to play in Pittsburgh. Not sure what went wrong with the Balmer option.

Meanwhile, games have actually started.

Atlanta lost both their main catchers to Covid-like symptoms, so had to activate a reserve before their first game.



Red Sox certain to go 60-0





Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 27, 2020, 08:13:24 PM
Coronavirus outbreak at the Marlins

A couple of games postponed already

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29547022/what-marlins-coronavirus-outbreak-means-mlb
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2020, 08:10:20 PM
Games continue to be postponed. Today St Louis @ Milwaukee was called off.

The plan is slowly falling apart
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on July 31, 2020, 10:40:05 PM
The Red Sox World Series victory victory parade a couple of years was absolutely brilliant.  About 100 amphibious vehicles driving from Fenway through the middle of Boston with ticker tape explosions everywhere.  I've never seen anything like it, nor indeed, smelt quite as much weed in a city centre.

Go to Vegas, you’ll get absolutely wasted just popping to CVS.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 01, 2020, 10:40:14 AM
20 years ago yesterday. A very tired and bedraggled looking me, doing a TV interview during a rain delay in Pittsburgh.

(https://i.ibb.co/cvHCdDK/IMG-E4028.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cvHCdDK)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 07, 2020, 06:04:44 PM
The Marlins are unbeaten since they were allowed to resume playing. Incredible, considering the patched together squad due to positive tests
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 08, 2020, 12:46:15 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/48894773
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 08, 2020, 04:33:01 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/48894773

Trout's good, but he's no Alex Verdugo ;) :)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 11, 2020, 09:42:46 PM
Talk about a late career call up, for the first time since 1915 Buffalo becomes a Major League city again.......albeit just for one season
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2020, 01:34:17 PM
20 years ago today I was at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal for the final game of my 30 ballparks in 32 days trip

That's me in the middle, apparently doing something unspeakable to my mate Red :)


(https://i.ibb.co/zffCTzW/IMG-E4045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zffCTzW)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 16, 2020, 08:34:45 PM
MLB is honouring the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues today

Here’s a paywall exempt article from The Athletic

https://theathletic.com/1885596/2020/06/22/tip-your-cap-to-help-honor-the-negro-leagues-in-its-centennial-year/
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 19, 2020, 09:24:14 AM
Good job there's no relegation in Baseball. Here are the last nine Red Sox results


(https://i.ibb.co/TqJ2wBr/Capture.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TqJ2wBr)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 30, 2020, 01:44:34 PM
Nice to the A's leading in the West.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 10, 2020, 12:46:51 PM
Miami should not have settled for three field goals :)

Marlins 9, Braves 29  :o  :o

https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401226319

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 22, 2020, 09:36:21 AM
World Series between Tampa and LA is currently tied 1-1

I feared an easy 4-0 sweep for the Dodgers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Three Spires Villa on October 22, 2020, 06:45:53 PM
Watched the replay earlier, I try to pick up a few games on BT, enjoyed that.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Simon Page on October 22, 2020, 07:38:53 PM
Today I learned the Dutch word for baseball is honkbal. Adds nothing to anything, but it amused my barely-ever suppressed inner five-year-old.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 22, 2020, 08:30:34 PM
Generally cheer for the AL team apart from the Red Sox and Astros (who are more NL anyway) but a mate's from Tampa Bay and a big Rays fan so hope they win. Sh!t ball park though.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2020, 10:45:12 AM
Generally cheer for the AL team apart from the Red Sox and Astros (who are more NL anyway) but a mate's from Tampa Bay and a big Rays fan so hope they win. Sh!t ball park though.

The Trop gets a lot of criticism that's over the top IMO

I've been to games there and it's not as bad as people make out.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2020, 05:11:29 PM
Great game four, with a bizarre ending involving a double misfield, a tumble and some crawling along the ground :)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 28, 2020, 01:24:48 PM
Dodgers win their first title in 32 years
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 28, 2020, 02:09:26 PM
Would have much preferred the Rays winning it. Shame to see the Dodgers not choke for once
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on November 07, 2020, 05:59:53 PM
Red Sox rehire Alex Cora

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/54852334
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on November 08, 2020, 11:23:50 AM
Joe Biden wearing a number 46 Phillies jersey during an early 1970s Congressional baseball game

(https://i.ibb.co/M7wPq2X/Em-Mi-YRIXMAIYUCk.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M7wPq2X)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on December 14, 2020, 08:25:26 PM
Sounds like Cleveland are finally going to change their name, I can't believe I beat UKRS to the thread!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on December 14, 2020, 08:44:30 PM
Are the Kansas City Klansmen planning to change their name?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on December 15, 2020, 10:38:39 AM
Sounds like Cleveland are finally going to change their name, I can't believe I beat UKRS to the thread!

'Spiders' would be good, but that one disastrous season when there's owners tanked it, probably carries too much baggage.

'Buckeyes' would be great as a tribute to the Negro League team, but that name is now associated with Ohio State.

Kansas City and Atlanta should follow suit, but their names, whilst cultural appropriation aren't derogatory.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 19, 2021, 07:19:35 PM
Mets have sacked general manager Jared Porter for sending unsolicited explicit text to a female reporter. #MetOoh

https://www.bbc.com/sport/baseball/55724021
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 20, 2021, 11:46:12 AM
The media kept the reporter's nationality out of the reports to protect her identity.
Apparently the Mets then publicly said where she's from  >:(
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 22, 2021, 12:16:49 PM
Its possible that the 2021 Hall of Fame ballot announcement next week will see no inductees.

The leading holdover candidates are Schilling (insurrection supporting arsehole) and Bonds/Clemens (PED)

No one on the list of first time eligibles stands out.

It'll be interesting to see what happens
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 22, 2021, 02:44:38 PM
The media kept the reporter's nationality out of the reports to protect her identity.
Apparently the Mets then publicly said where she's from  >:(

Even googling doesn't reveal her name so it'd been fairly well hidden thankfully. Just out of interest was she Latina?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on January 22, 2021, 03:13:10 PM
It was said that if people in her country knew that she was the victim, it would be her who was blamed.

So, whatever countries fit that bill
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 22, 2021, 06:04:37 PM
It was said that if people in her country knew that she was the victim, it would be her who was blamed.

So, whatever countries fit that bill

Iran had a US baseball correspondent, who knew? ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on January 22, 2021, 08:46:32 PM
I just heard Hank Aaron has died, now he could hit a baseball!
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Woofles The Wonder Dog on March 01, 2021, 05:36:59 PM
I just finished watching the World Series. It's nigh on 35 years since I was steeped in the sport, so it was encouraging that I found I could slip into the whole geek mode that Baseball wallows in (pace Sabremetrics). I loved it.

Provoked by this I went after memories, and was disappointed to find that old stadiums were not there any more (Candlestick, Shea et al.) but impressed by the fact that I could name a decent proportion of the mid-80s Mets team :)

P.S. One notable change for me was the fact that there seemed to be very few broken  bats compared to the "old" days.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2021, 09:13:17 AM
Welcome back to Baseball Woofles

There are quite a few ballparks that have been replaced since I first visited them; Tiger Stadium in Detroit, San Diego, St Louis, Cincy, Pittsburgh, Yankee, Shea, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Philly, RFK in DC, Montreal. Minneapolis.

I've managed to attend games at all the replacements apart from ATL and DAL


I'm nowhere near as obsessed with the sport as I was in the 90s and 00s, but I'm going to try to take a bit more interest this season.

I even watched parts of some Spring Training games the last two evenings.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on March 22, 2021, 11:14:55 AM
I know that a lot on Minor League ballplayers are on low wages, but to go all Breaking Bad........

Quote
A minor league baseball player is facing drug charges after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.

The Vail Daily reports Jesus Camargo-Corrales, 25, of Tempe, Arizona, appeared in Eagle County Court on Thursday on charges including unlawful distribution of methamphetamine and oxycodone, both class 1 drug felonies, as well as charges of unlawful possession of each drug, both class 4 drug felonies.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/31101243/minor-leaguer-jesus-camargo-corrales-arrested-colorado-methamphetamine-oxycodone-found-chicago-cubs-duffel-bag
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 01, 2021, 11:39:55 PM
Happy Opening Day everyone

with the Sox game rained off, I watched the Twins @ Brewers.

A great game, featuring a 9th inning comeback and extra inning victory for Milwaukee
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on April 02, 2021, 12:38:58 AM
Wore my Cubs jersey to work, it did us no go... Raise the L
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: artvandelay on April 02, 2021, 01:43:13 AM
Happy Opening Day everyone

with the Sox game rained off, I watched the Twins @ Brewers.

A great game, featuring a 9th inning comeback and extra inning victory for Milwaukee

Don't worry mate, we'll win on Saturday, or the day after, or the day after that, we really are the Aston Villa of Baseball.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 07, 2021, 08:38:50 AM
I've been to many a Minor League Baseball game over the years

Hopefully one day, I'll get to watch this new team............

(https://media.wfmynews2.com/assets/WFMY/images/af84101b-54aa-4071-b87f-0fb905b4efa7/af84101b-54aa-4071-b87f-0fb905b4efa7_1140x641.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 14, 2021, 10:17:45 AM
The Red Sox lost their first three game of the season, but haven't lost since.

Currently stand at 7 and 3 at the top of the AL East

Dodgers look the best team again, but the Padres could give them a run in the NL West.

A few days ago, Joe Musgrove threw the first no-hitter in Padres history (formed in 1969)

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 18, 2021, 10:37:21 PM
So The Red Sox now play in yellow?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2021, 11:07:18 AM
So The Red Sox now play in yellow?

Boston Marathon bombing anniversary
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Jon Crofts on April 19, 2021, 11:12:40 AM
So The Red Sox now play in yellow?

Boston Marathon bombing anniversary

Is it just for one or two games around the anniversary or the full season?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on April 19, 2021, 03:20:05 PM
So The Red Sox now play in yellow?

Boston Marathon bombing anniversary

Is it just for one or two games around the anniversary or the full season?

Just last weekend's games
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2021, 03:28:18 PM
Red Sox v Yankees last weekend :)

(https://s13322.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Sweep-K9-Magazine.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on June 13, 2021, 10:21:22 PM
Toronto 18 (Eighteen) Boston 4
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 14, 2021, 12:34:08 PM
Toronto 18 (Eighteen) Boston 4

Sox have given up 13 home runs in the past two games  :o
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on June 23, 2021, 10:01:37 AM
The next potential baseball superstar made his Major League debut last night

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/31689865/tampa-bay-rays-rookie-wander-franco-lives-hype-least-one-night
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 01, 2021, 09:18:18 AM
Red Sox are the second team to 50 wins

For a team of no-names and over-the-hills this has been quite a remarkable season so far
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Richard E on July 23, 2021, 07:28:21 PM
Cleveland Indians to be renamed Cleveland Guardians.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2021, 08:57:54 PM
Would have liked Cleveland Disco Turkeys, but that’s already taken

(https://i.redd.it/ym8w5txxj3q61.jpg)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 23, 2021, 09:24:33 PM
Cleveland Indians to be renamed Cleveland Guardians.

Pretty dreadful name, the film 'Major League' will never be the same again. :(

Hopefully the Celtics won't be forced to change their name in the NBA.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2021, 09:29:52 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6_JVwmXsAAv9GV?format=jpg&name=360x360) (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6_JVwiX0AkPeNH?format=jpg&name=360x360)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: charlatan on July 24, 2021, 11:50:16 AM
I drove over the bridge featuring the guardians in question quite a few times when I lived in Cleveland and didn't give them much thought. Should have named them after this phenomenon (far less irritating than what we call midges and a tenuous link to the baseball).


Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 30, 2021, 11:29:59 AM
A few big names moving teams at the trade deadline

Max Scherzer goes from the Nationals to the Dodgers

Anthony Rizzo goes from the Cubs to the Yankees

Kyle Schwarber goes from the Nationals to the Red Sox

Meanwhile, after not being able to play at home since before COVID, the Blue Jays are finally back in Toronto
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on July 31, 2021, 01:23:42 AM
Anyone have an idea what is going on at the Cubs, selling the silverware for peanuts?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on July 31, 2021, 09:45:52 AM
Anyone have an idea what is going on at the Cubs, selling the silverware for peanuts?

I thought that Rizzo would be there until he retires. Wouldn't surprise me if he re-signs with the Cubs this winter.

Bryant to the Padres is a good move for the latter as Tatis Jr is having injury problems

The Red Sox tested the water on Scherzer, but were a bit more restrained than other teams. I think that the management know that, despite being in first place on the AL East, they're not really a World Series contender
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: usav on August 13, 2021, 04:36:52 PM
This is pretty cool, first MLB game ever played in Iowa - in a cornfield no less.   Warning: contains Joe Buck.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 15, 2021, 04:42:21 PM
I disagree about the Iowa game. I thought that the idea was completely naff.

over sentimental nonsense on a mocked up film set.



Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 05:37:17 PM
Watched a bit of baseball (and softball) at the Olympics and decided it's not bad. I've decided to be a Cubs fans, on the basis a Cub is a baby Bear. Not that I will probably ever watch them as I don't have BT (I assume Channel 5 don't show any games these days?). Anyway, thought I should check. Are Cubs actually any good?

Is the World Series, at least, on council telly or all behind a paywall?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 26, 2021, 05:51:37 PM
There are free games on mlb.tv most days. I think that there are 12 today.

A subscription for the rest of the season probably won’t cost too much.

There are also some live games on YouTube.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 26, 2021, 07:57:16 PM
Assume all on late in the night? I was hoping to record one and watch without knowing the score. I might give YouTube a go, thanks. I don't really understand it yet but always happy to take on a new sport. Mind you I think they are missing a trick not bothering their arses with the Olympics any more.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on August 26, 2021, 10:36:40 PM
Assume all on late in the night? I was hoping to record one and watch without knowing the score. I might give YouTube a go, thanks. I don't really understand it yet but always happy to take on a new sport. Mind you I think they are missing a trick not bothering their arses with the Olympics any more.

Plenty of afternoon games, which start around 6pm our time.

MLB.com has two free games on live at the moment
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: The Left Side on August 27, 2021, 01:17:28 AM
The Cubs are the best team, take a look through their history as they are never boring
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 27, 2021, 04:56:58 PM
Assume all on late in the night? I was hoping to record one and watch without knowing the score. I might give YouTube a go, thanks. I don't really understand it yet but always happy to take on a new sport. Mind you I think they are missing a trick not bothering their arses with the Olympics any more.

Plenty of afternoon games, which start around 6pm our time.

MLB.com has two free games on live at the moment

Bugger, missed this. I will keep checking that site, thanks. 🙂
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 01, 2021, 11:39:50 AM
50 years ago today the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded the first all-Black lineup in Major League Baseball.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 01, 2021, 05:16:17 PM
50 years ago today the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded the first all-Black lineup in Major League Baseball.

This has to be phrased differently now......

Either - "......in what was then deemed Major League Baseball"

or ".......in the NL or AL"

The Negro Leagues are now considered to be Major League.


Pedant Qualifications - Twice visitor to the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City and twice met Buck O'Neil  ;D ;)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 02, 2021, 04:41:20 PM
50 years ago today the Pittsburgh Pirates fielded the first all-Black lineup in Major League Baseball.

This has to be phrased differently now......

Either - "......in what was then deemed Major League Baseball"

or ".......in the NL or AL"

The Negro Leagues are now considered to be Major League.

It's not Major League for me unless Charlie Sheen played in it. :)

Seriously, thanks for the pedantic clarification which I will now undoubtedly use to annoy an American tourist at some stage in the future. ;D

Does that mean Jackie Robinson is no longer considered to be the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2021, 09:54:10 PM
Here’s the Negro Leagues section of my books


(https://i.ibb.co/kDYXChQ/8-C26-A788-CB84-4939-ADB8-0-AEFA937040-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qgbpQRk)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 02, 2021, 10:44:09 PM

Does that mean Jackie Robinson is no longer considered to be the first African American to play in Major League Baseball?

He wasn’t, even before the reclassification.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 21, 2021, 02:20:04 PM
Some exciting races going on for the post season, AL wild card in particular. Changing every day, will be a roller coaster couple of weeks.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2021, 08:38:04 PM
Blue Jays looked to be running away with one wild card spot but have cooled off now.

The Red Sox schedule is favourable, with their last six games against the awful Orioles and Nats.

Shame that the Giants and Dodgers won't meet again in the regular season. It’ll be interesting to see who wins the division and who has to play in the wild card game
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 21, 2021, 08:51:22 PM
Yes it's crazy one of them will have a win or bust game with the reward to play the other. Meanwhile NL East winner will have 80 odd wins and easier division series.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 01, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Getting nervous UK Redsox?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2021, 12:46:54 PM
Getting nervous UK Redsox?

If they can't win enough games this week against the terrible Orioles and Nationals, the Sox don't deserve to be in the playoffs.

Given the roster, they've done very well to even be in with a shout of the AL wild card

The NL wild card race has had quite the turn around in the past couple of weeks, with a remarkable run from the Cards coinciding with a collapse by the Padres.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: charlatan on October 01, 2021, 01:59:26 PM
I had a decent sized bet against the Blue Jays winning the AL just before they went on their good run four weeks ago (was able to lay them at what were daft odds at the time), so have been following the results with keen interest lately even though I haven't watched a game for years.

https://www.mlb.com/news/american-league-wild-card-tiebreakers-explained
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 01, 2021, 05:13:27 PM
Getting nervous UK Redsox?

If they can't win enough games this week against the terrible Orioles and Nationals, the Sox don't deserve to be in the playoffs.

Given the roster, they've done very well to even be in with a shout of the AL wild card

The NL wild card race has had quite the turn around in the past couple of weeks, with a remarkable run from the Cards coinciding with a collapse by the Padres.

I think it will be Yankees-Sox and Dodgers-Cards wild card games. Which will be a couple of bumper nights for TV at least.

Who do you think will win it all? I'm going Rays to go one better.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 01, 2021, 08:30:06 PM
60 years ago today Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the season to break Babe Ruth's record.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 03, 2021, 03:57:58 PM
Still potential for a four way tie for the two AL Wild Card spots.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 03, 2021, 07:39:38 PM
Should be an interesting evening. I think all four will win which brings us back to Fenway on Tuesday
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: charlatan on October 03, 2021, 11:58:26 PM
Sorted. I can go back to not caring unless I happen to see another value bet, although obviously will be hoping the Red Sox beat the Yankees and then get whitewashed in the Division Series and the Dodgers lose to the Cardinals.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2021, 08:10:59 AM
American League
Wild Card: Yankees vs. Red Sox
ALDS: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Rays and White Sox vs. Astros

National League
Wild Card: Cardinals vs. Dodgers
NLDS: Cardinals/Dodgers vs. Giants and Braves vs. Brewers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 04, 2021, 11:30:35 AM
Bit disappointing no elaborate tie breaker procedures required and the two big guns made the wild card game unhindered. Both left it late, particularly the Sox.

Rays Brewers world series would be my preference.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2021, 11:42:12 AM
Yep, I was rooting for chaos as well.

I'll hold off my predictions until after the Wild Card games. If the Cards overcome the Dodgers, that would give the Giants a pretty clear shot at the Series

My preference would be for a Brewers v Red Sox World Series, where I wouldn't mind who wins.
One of my best friends Stateside is a Brewers season ticket holder and I've been to several games in Milwaukee over the years.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: AV82EC on October 05, 2021, 10:42:01 AM
Wow would a Bucks and Brewers holding national titles be unheard of in US Sports terms?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2021, 01:10:16 PM
Wow would a Bucks and Brewers holding national titles be unheard of in US Sports terms?

Do you mean specifically Milwaukee, or any city holding two titles ?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 05, 2021, 01:14:04 PM
Tampa Bay looking for three titles at once
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: AV82EC on October 05, 2021, 02:34:43 PM
Wow would a Bucks and Brewers holding national titles be unheard of in US Sports terms?

Do you mean specifically Milwaukee, or any city holding two titles ?

Sorry should have been clearer yes an individual city holding multiple different sport titles and particularly I suppose Milwaukee being seen as a “smaller” city in US terms.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2021, 02:40:40 PM
Smallish city-wise it was only this year....... Tampa in the NFL and NHL (smaller city than Milwaukee)....with a chance to make it three titles

Big city-wise it was only last year...... Los Angeles in the NBA and MLB

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2021, 02:44:21 PM
The number of top level sports teams in the USA compared to the number of big cities is relatively quite low, so this kind of thing does happen.

My view is that all the major competitions (possibly with the exception of the NHL) should have at least 50% more teams
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 05, 2021, 03:32:36 PM
That's interesting Redsox. I get the impression Americans generally aren't too keen on further expansion. I see lots of comments about it reducing overall quality. It does seem barmy to me that a country that size has such relatively small professional leagues compared with over here.

Would you increase the number of teams in the playoffs with more teams? Or introduce promotion and relegation maybe (another thing unpopular over the pond)?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2021, 03:44:49 PM
I sometimes wind up my friends in the North American Colonies by explaining how their sports are basically communist.

Revenue sharing, team salary caps & individual player salary limits (in some sports), restrictions on new teams entering, best new players being sent to the worst teams in order to reduce the chance of dynasty teams.

Promotion / Relegation will never happen. Owners want income to be guaranteed as much as possible.

In MLB, NBA and NHL, expanded playoffs would probably require a reduction in regular season games. Getting an agreement on this would be very difficult.

The easiest sport in which to expand playoffs would be the NFL. That season is so short anyway.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 05, 2021, 03:59:29 PM
They are undoubtedly run in a positive way to encourage greater competitive parity (MLB less so) but I would say it is more of a cartel than communism. Owners get rich no matter what. And to go back to the points you made, put a brake on things like expansion.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 06, 2021, 09:00:22 AM
I've only seen the highlights, but the Sox win over the Yankees seemed quite comfortable

ESPN
Quote
This is where the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry stands now. Since the Yankees were up 3-0 in the 2004 AL Championship Series, the Red Sox have beaten them in eight of nine postseason games. Boston has won four World Series and New York one.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 06, 2021, 02:32:43 PM
Always nice to see the Yankees eliminated from world series contention.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 07, 2021, 10:30:04 AM
Dodgers win and play the Giants. I think they will win that series. In fact my world series prediction is a repeat of last year, Rays v Dodgers but I think the Rays might win it this time
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2021, 12:09:20 PM
Dodgers win and play the Giants. I think they will win that series. In fact my world series prediction is a repeat of last year, Rays v Dodgers but I think the Rays might win it this time

Would have been a travishamockery if the Dodgers had gone out. The series against the Giants could be a classic.

Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 08, 2021, 10:06:30 PM
Atlanta Braves @ Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS. Picture from BTSport in sync with the audio from the MLB radio app so that I can listen to Bob Uecker commentating.

Messaging with my friend Stephanie, who’s in the ballpark.
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Post by: The Left Side on October 09, 2021, 12:56:37 AM
Brew crew win
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 12, 2021, 08:35:53 AM
There's my Rays for world series prediction up in smoke.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2021, 09:22:43 AM
There's my Rays for world series prediction up in smoke.

I had no hope whatsoever or the Red Sox making it to the ALCS.

However, I'm now worryingly optimistic that they'll make the World Series.

Less hopeful about the Brewers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 12, 2021, 05:25:25 PM
Uecker still broadcasting at 87

https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/bob-uecker-role-in-brewers-history-2021-playoff-run
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 12, 2021, 06:20:07 PM
Home field advantage could be crucial in the ALCS sign stealing derby
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 19, 2021, 02:24:21 PM
Sox now 2-1 up after another comfortable win

Same number of Grand Slams in the past two games as they had in the whole regular season......3

Game three of Braves v Dodgers this evening. Amazed that ATL are 2-0 up. I expected a Dodgers romp to the WS
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 20, 2021, 01:48:18 PM
Sox imploded in the 9th inning last night, so it's back level again.

Dodgers finally get on the board
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 23, 2021, 07:57:42 AM
Houston Astros are American League champions. That will go down well.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 23, 2021, 10:11:31 AM
Houston Astros are American League champions. That will go down well.

Everybody rooting for whoever wins the NL
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 23, 2021, 10:15:51 AM
I dunno. I don't really like the Dodgers
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 24, 2021, 07:59:18 AM
Atlanta Braves are National League champions. Now this I can get on board with. Go Braves.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2021, 10:28:36 AM
I don't suppose World Series is on council telly, or there is any way you can watch highlights for free without knowing result?

Also I don't really know anything about either team. Which are the baddies?
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2021, 11:39:08 AM
Highlights will be available on mlb.com and YouTube. Complete game replays may also be available on YouTube.

This link should get you to short (5 min) highlights by selecting ‘Recap’

https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games?&affiliateId=mlbMENU

I’d say that both teams are the ‘baddies’. The Astros because of on-field reasons (history of cheating) and the Braves for off field reasons (unnecessary new ballpark, cultural appropriation, promoting anti-vaxxers)
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 24, 2021, 11:52:55 AM
Ta. 🙂
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: SteveN on October 24, 2021, 12:50:05 PM
There are usually 15-20 minutes highlights on You Tube and I can usually manage to avoid the result beforehand.

I just assume that for a lot of people it's a case of  anyone but Houston.  I have no dog in the fight my team for reasons I can't remember from many years back is Baltimore.  One day, one day.......
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: UK Redsox on October 29, 2021, 09:11:12 AM
I'm afraid that the World Series is passing me by a bit.

I use to book time off work to watch, but can't rouse the enthusiasm these days.
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Post by: KNVillan on November 02, 2021, 12:52:59 PM
Good story of the data analyst who spotted the 1919 baseball fix (UKR might know more about this)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/baseball/59078788
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2021, 01:11:27 PM
Noticed that story on the Beeb website earlier but haven't read it yet

I have several books on the 'Black Sox' saga

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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2021, 09:51:15 PM
Today, 15 years after his death, should be the day that Buck O’Neil is elected to the Hall of Fame.

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Post by: UK Redsox on December 06, 2021, 09:07:21 AM
...and so he was

Best baseball news of the year

https://baseballhall.org/discover/baseball-history/hall-calls-six-via-golden-days-early-baseball-era-committees
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 08, 2021, 09:35:40 AM
Also good to see Tim Kurkjian honoured by the Hall of Fame

One of my favourite baseball writers and on-screen / radio personalities

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32813046/tim-kurkjian-hall-famer-here-makes-great


As part of an in-joke that rises to African Car Reverser levels, here's a compilation of clips from Kurkjian's radio appearances with the other great 'TK', Tony Kornheiser




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Post by: UK Redsox on January 18, 2022, 01:01:00 PM
Latest of the lockout

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32882139/mlb-lockout-owners-players-talking-baseball-fans-worried-here-latest
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 11, 2022, 09:18:29 AM
MLB lockout should end today and Spring Training start

Season will start around a week late, but the cancelled games look like they'll be reinstated.
Therefore, expect more double-headers and expanded rosters
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Post by: The Left Side on March 11, 2022, 01:47:03 PM
Good, somehow I think my Cubs will not get me too excited though.
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Post by: charlatan on March 12, 2022, 05:43:01 PM
MLB lockout should end today and Spring Training start

Season will start around a week late, but the cancelled games look like they'll be reinstated.
Therefore, expect more double-headers and expanded rosters
Why don't they just bin a week of the spring training games instead?
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Post by: cdbearsfan on March 16, 2022, 12:23:47 PM
Looks like my spell as a Cubs fan may be about to come to an end. Fucking Chelsea, FFS.
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Post by: artvandelay on March 16, 2022, 12:38:57 PM
The Ricketts thing with Chelsea is interesting. What he's essentially done at Wrigley is spent a fortune on turning an old ballpark in a 'regular neighborhood' (not entirely unlike Villa Park) into an entertainment zone, buying out all the surrounding land and building hotels etc. I can only assume he has something similar in mind for Chelski
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Post by: Jon Crofts on March 16, 2022, 01:31:30 PM
Looks like my spell as a Cubs fan may be about to come to an end. Fucking Chelsea, FFS.

I have a Cubs fridge magnet from my visit to Wrigley Field to see the Cubbies, it’s going on the bin if this goes through.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 16, 2022, 01:38:01 PM
Wrigley was a dump when I visited the ballpark in the late 90s

At a press conference at the Hall of Fame after our "30 in 32" trip in 2000, I said that it was one of the worst ballparks. Cramped, dirty and falling apart.
This view did not go down well

However, in the past 20 years the work done on the ballpark has made games there a much better experience.

Obviously, I still think that Fenway is better, but I now like Wrigley
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 29, 2022, 03:29:00 PM
Albert Pujols returns to the Cardinals......hobbling and looking every one of his 42 years

A one season contract and then he's retiring

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/33615519/albert-pujols-signing-brings-nostalgia-st-louis-cardinals-does-add-lineup
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2022, 08:40:18 PM
Didn't realise the Cubs' owner was a racist. Can't support them, then. UKRS, you know about these things. Am I okay to support White Sox? Or are they arseholes for some reason, too?
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Post by: artvandelay on April 06, 2022, 10:02:21 PM
Tony La Russa, the White Sox coach, is indeed quite an arsehole
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Post by: cdbearsfan on April 06, 2022, 10:19:54 PM
Oh FFS. ☹️
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Post by: The Left Side on April 07, 2022, 12:45:48 AM
It is not good to be a Cubs fan right now.
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 07, 2022, 09:01:51 AM
Happy (delayed) Opening Day everybody

The first game, Red Sox @ Highlanders,  has already been postponed due to expected bad weather

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/33682373/boston-red-sox-new-york-yankees-opening-day-game-postponed-due-inclement-weather

Therefore, Brewers @ Cubs becomes the first game. Around 7pm BST on BT/Espn in the UK
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Post by: UK Redsox on April 07, 2022, 09:12:44 AM
Didn't realise the Cubs' owner was a racist. Can't support them, then. UKRS, you know about these things. Am I okay to support White Sox? Or are they arseholes for some reason, too?

Yep, Ricketts Sr. has gone full 'Birther / Trumper' in recent years, but there's probably many other owners who are similar.

Best to just ignore ownership. One of his sons runs the team these days.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 31, 2022, 02:42:31 PM
https://twitter.com/derekjeter/status/1531629611662069762 :)
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 07, 2022, 10:13:09 PM
Joe Maddon fired by the Angels after 12 straight defeats
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Post by: The Left Side on June 21, 2022, 06:37:40 PM
Off to Fenway tonight for the first time to see the Sox play the Tigers, any recommendations on what to do in Bean Town UKRS?
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Post by: usav on June 21, 2022, 09:24:42 PM
Off to Fenway tonight for the first time to see the Sox play the Tigers, any recommendations on what to do in Bean Town UKRS?

Freedom Trail tour - got the piss taken out of me for being a Brit, all good natured.
Boston Common - cheers pub is there somewhere.
Harvard - beautiful campus
Beacon Hill
Little Italy
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 21, 2022, 10:06:42 PM
Off to Fenway tonight for the first time to see the Sox play the Tigers, any recommendations on what to do in Bean Town UKRS?

Don't wear a Yankees cap.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 21, 2022, 10:36:58 PM
Off to Fenway tonight for the first time to see the Sox play the Tigers, any recommendations on what to do in Bean Town UKRS?


USAV covered most things there.

I’d skip Cheers, unless you just want to take a photo outside.

Faneuil Hall area
Harbour area is nice now that the Big Dig is complete.

JFK Library / Museum

….and as much time around Fenway as you can
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Post by: The Left Side on June 24, 2022, 01:36:00 AM
Great trip, did it all and really loved the markets... only 6 hours away so i'll go back soon.
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 29, 2022, 02:28:04 PM
I hope that everyone is boycotting the absolute nonsense that is "FTX MLB Home Run Derby X" in London on 9th July

It's £33 for what is basically the Baseball equivalent of watching retired football players take penalties  ::)
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Post by: Axl Rose on June 29, 2022, 02:43:10 PM
Great trip, did it all and really loved the markets... only 6 hours away so i'll go back soon.

If I had to have a baseball team to support it'd be the Tigers. Lived in Detroit, loved the old Tiger stadium, not so much the new one, but loads of good memories there (despite not understanding baseball at all!)

Glad you had a good trip to Fenway. It's a great place!
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 29, 2022, 02:48:53 PM
The old Tiger Stadium was great. Loved watching games from the upper deck behind home plate

The new one was falling apart (concrete steps crumbling) as soon as it opened in 2000. However, when I was there a few years later, it had improved
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Post by: Axl Rose on June 29, 2022, 02:59:06 PM
The old Tiger Stadium was great. Loved watching games from the upper deck behind home plate

The new one was falling apart (concrete steps crumbling) as soon as it opened in 2000. However, when I was there a few years later, it had improved

The new one, I spent quite a bit of time in from 2002 to 2003, and you're right, by that point it had improved.

I wish they hadn't moved from the old place. It was so atmospheric, and so many good times in and around Cork Town drinking underage!

A good article here about the last game at Tiger Stadium:

https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/mlb/tigers/2020/04/05/last-game-tiger-stadium-best-photos/2952069001/
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 11, 2022, 10:43:30 AM
25 years ago today, I went to my first baseball game

11 July 1997 - Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park

I've now attended 289 Major League, 38 Minor League, 3 College and 1 Independent

The plan is to head back over in 2023 to add to this total.

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Post by: Richard E on July 23, 2022, 04:59:04 AM
Blue Jays 28 (Twenty Eight) Red Sox 5
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 23, 2022, 11:16:21 AM
Blue Jays 28 (Twenty Eight) Red Sox 5

Yep. After climbing back up to the heights of mediocrity, the Sox are shit again
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Post by: Richard E on July 23, 2022, 11:48:59 AM
The non home run grand slam was nice.
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 24, 2022, 11:54:34 AM
At last, decades after it should have happened, today sees Buck O'Neil inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Shame that he's not alive to see the day, not that being overlooked bothered him.

Of all the baseball players, umpires and officials that I've met during my travels, being able to talk to Buck and shake his hand was the ultimate

https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/oneil-buck





I've attended a few induction ceremonies and really wish I was there for this one, because David 'Big Papi' Ortiz is also being inducted.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 14, 2022, 09:27:58 PM
32 years ago today the Griffeys hit back to back home runs

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Post by: cdbearsfan on September 20, 2022, 10:24:21 PM
Great Britain qualifies for the World Baseball Classic for the first time.
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 20, 2022, 10:26:24 PM
Great Britain qualifies for the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

Great comeback. Brilliant challenge by the coach to get that call overturned in the bottom of the 10th
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 21, 2022, 08:58:38 PM
The Czech Republic beat Spain to take the other available spot from this qualifying group
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Post by: UK Redsox on September 24, 2022, 12:17:31 PM
Albert Pujols with home runs 699 & 700, to become just the fourth player to reach that level in MLB

Babe
Henry
Barry
Albert


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Post by: Risso on September 24, 2022, 01:26:53 PM
Great Britain qualifies for the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

Are they British players, playing in America?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2022, 07:23:25 PM
Red Sox v Evil Empire currently love on the BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/baseball/62967810
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 05, 2022, 12:24:22 PM
No comments on Judge breaking the AL home runs record?
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2022, 12:33:59 PM
No comments on Judge breaking the AL home runs record?

Bloody work, getting the the way of baseball :)

Only just found out about it

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34727723/new-york-yankees-star-aaron-judge-launches-62nd-home-run-sets-al-single-season-record
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 05, 2022, 12:41:04 PM
Is it fair to say this is categorised as the "clean" record? Are there any question marks over Judge?
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 05, 2022, 12:48:29 PM
If you watch footage of it, keep an eye on the fan that jumps over the railings in the hope he gets the ball, he didn't. Probably lucky not to have a broken leg/ankle. Although as the bloke who did catch it has already been reportedly offered $2m for it, I guess it's worth the jump on the off chance it didn't make the seats.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 05, 2022, 02:08:41 PM
Is it fair to say this is categorised as the "clean" record? Are there any question marks over Judge?

Clean as far as I'm aware. He's just a powerful human
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 07, 2022, 01:00:32 PM
Great Britain qualifies for the World Baseball Classic for the first time.

Are they British players, playing in America?

Sorry Risso, only just seen this question

The squad was a mixture of British born, British ancestry and British passport holders

A few players with MLB experience and some prospects from the Minor Leagues

https://www.mlb.com/world-baseball-classic/roster/great-britain

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Post by: Richard E on October 09, 2022, 06:08:55 AM
The Blue Jays somehow contrived to lose after being 8-1 up.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 16, 2022, 08:44:32 AM
Three teams in the National League won over 100 games this season. None are in the championship series.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 24, 2022, 03:23:53 PM
Your World Series participants are the Phillies and Astros

LOL Yankees....from looking like an all time great team at the All Star Break, to getting swept in the ALCS :)
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 07, 2022, 09:18:32 AM
Astros won the World Series by 4 games to 2.

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Post by: cdbearsfan on November 07, 2022, 02:52:40 PM
Planned to watch some of it but it was all on at inconvenient times. Far too much sport this weekend, should have had it on a Friday night.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 07, 2022, 03:48:35 PM
Planned to watch some of it but it was all on at inconvenient times. Far too much sport this weekend, should have had it on a Friday night.

It passed me by as well. I watched the highlights of Game 6 while at VP yesterday
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 05, 2022, 08:59:10 AM
Fred McGriff elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee

Clemens, Bonds and Schilling weren't even close


https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35184893/fred-mcgriff-elected-hall-fame-contemporary-era-committee
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 05, 2023, 03:23:30 PM
Red Sox splash the cash on Rafael Devers. An 11-year, $331 million extension

I first saw Devers when he was playing with the Portland Seadogs in AA

https://www.espn.com/mlb/insider/story/_/id/35379646/what-make-rafael-devers-extension-red-sox
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 10, 2023, 03:43:41 PM
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland make their World Baseball Classic debut Saturday against the USA.
Game starts at 2am Sunday GMT and is on BT Sport

They then play Canada on Sunday. That game is a 7pm GMT start and is also on BT Sport
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2023, 10:06:58 PM
After a decent performance in defeat against the USA and a hammering by Canada, GB are currently leading Colombia 6-3 in the 7th inning.

Harry Ford has just homered. He’s one of the top catching prospect in the Minors.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 13, 2023, 11:02:52 PM
Made hard work of it for a while, but Great Britain hung in for their first win in the World Baseball Classic
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 16, 2023, 09:39:57 AM
GB lose a close one to Mexico and finish bottom of their pool
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 16, 2023, 09:42:38 AM
Actually, scratch that. Fourth place finish and qualification to next one according to Wikipedia
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 17, 2023, 06:57:37 PM
Actually, scratch that. Fourth place finish and qualification to next one according to Wikipedia

Yep, they beat Columbia, so had the tiebreaker over them.

Run differential not used, because the ‘mercy rule’ was in effect in the WBC.
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 30, 2023, 04:56:20 PM
Happy Opening Day everybody
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Post by: Jon Crofts on March 30, 2023, 05:07:43 PM
I had a friend was a big baseball player
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Post by: UK Redsox on March 30, 2023, 05:11:22 PM
I had a friend was a big baseball player

I've often* wondered why Bruce used 'speedball' rather than' fastball' in the lyrics

(* I've wondered once.....just now)
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Post by: Jon Crofts on March 30, 2023, 05:23:05 PM
There's an interesting back story to Glory Days, it's based on a real life chance meeting Springsteen had with an old High School friend Joe DePugh in New Jersey, they did go back into the bar and reminisce about their baseball playing days and drank all night so legend has it.

Personally I'd change the line to 'curveball'
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 06, 2023, 08:31:53 PM
25 years ago today. The Kerry Wood 20 strike outs game

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Post by: The Left Side on May 07, 2023, 01:08:07 AM
Go Cubs and kid K
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 17, 2023, 03:01:54 PM
Quote
Domingo Germán watched with angst as the four umpires conferred near Rogers Centre’s first-base line on Tuesday night, and it was not a good sign when their chat ended quickly. An unacceptable sticky residue had been discovered on the Yankees right-hander’s palm, confirming that he had thrown his final pitch of an abbreviated evening.

Exactly what the substance was remains up for debate. Speaking after the Yankees’ 6-3 win over the Blue Jays, Germán insisted that he had used only the rosin bag, which is available at the back of the mound. Crew chief James Hoye disputed that in the strongest terms, saying it was “definitely not rosin,” and that “this was sticky, as in my fingers had a hard time coming off his palm.”

Either way, Germán faces an automatic 10-game suspension, which puts the Yankees in a bind -- they cannot replace him on the active roster.

"I’ve got to apologize to my teammates and my team,” Germán said through an interpreter. “I'm putting them in a tough position right now. Understanding how much the bullpen has been used, and what my plan was for tonight to pitch, and putting them in a tough situation where I'm not pitching out there anymore."

https://www.mlb.com/news/domingo-german-ejected-after-substance-check
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2023, 05:47:51 PM
Live basbeball on Sunday

Two National League titans clash on Sunday evening, as the Cardinals take on the Dodgers. Watch it live on BBC Sport and BBC iPlayer from 7pm BST, with a commentary team of Felix White, Melanie Newman and former Cardinal Xavier Scruggs.
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Post by: UK Redsox on May 18, 2023, 07:20:34 PM
Live basbeball on Sunday


 ???
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2023, 07:21:51 PM
Wow, a typo. Hold the front page.
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Post by: usav on June 25, 2023, 08:05:03 PM
UKRS - did you attend the Cubs/Cardinals series?
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 25, 2023, 08:41:02 PM
UKRS - did you attend the Cubs/Cardinals series?

Nope, skipped the games this year.

I went to the Sox v Highlanders games in 2019, but didn’t think the West Ham council House worked as a baseball venue. Hopefully they tweaked the layout this time.

The ticket prices were a bit OTT. One seat I looked at was ten times the price that I pay for a similar spot stateside.

Also, hotel prices in that there London were ridiculous.
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Post by: usav on June 26, 2023, 02:56:34 PM
Fair enough.  Looked like a good weekend and they did push the outfield back a little and the scoring was kept in check, but still good enough to keep the locals and visitors entertained.
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Post by: SteveN on June 26, 2023, 10:01:50 PM
Fair enough.  Looked like a good weekend and they did push the outfield back a little and the scoring was kept in check, but still good enough to keep the locals and visitors entertained.

I went on the Saturday, very enjoyable for someone like me who loves the game but has never been to the States and never will now.  One sided the Cubs were always in the driving seat.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 29, 2023, 11:06:26 AM
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws the first perfect game in MLB since 2012.
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/06/29/sport/yankees-pitcher-domingo-german-perfect-game/index.html
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Post by: UK Redsox on June 29, 2023, 08:16:55 PM
During my morning exercise bike time, I watch the previous days MLB highlights.

A full schedule of games clocks in at about 50 minutes. This morning I was running a bit late so dropped a game. I saw that the Highlanders had won by a big score, so didn’t bother watching  ::)

Never crossed my mind that it was a perfecto.
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Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 06, 2023, 10:27:32 PM
90 years ago today, the first MLB All-Star Game took place at Chicago’s Comiskey Park.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 01, 2023, 08:38:36 PM
Tim Wakefield dead at 57.

A terrible end to a terrible season
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Post by: charlatan on October 01, 2023, 08:44:32 PM
He got the win in the first game I went to.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 02, 2023, 09:20:45 AM
Play off brackets are set.

AL

Baltimore v Tampa Bay/Texas
Houston v Minnesota/Toronto

NL

Atlanta v Philadelphia/Miami
Los Angeles v Milwaukee/Arizona

No Yankees, which is nice. The flaws of the playoff format are plain to see in the AL bracket as the two best teams could be playing each other in the DS, while all the teams on the other side have 90 wins or fewer. Not sure how you rectify that without dismantling the divisional system.

I fancy Houston to take advantage and get to another WS. Atlanta and LA look too strong for their prospective DS opponents in the NL but I thought that last year too.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 02, 2023, 10:02:47 AM
I'd quite the Orioles to win it.

Outside of Fenway (62 games), OP@CY is the ballpark at which I've attended the most games (20).

I've also been to 20 games at Yankee Stadium, but that's split between two ballparks
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 02, 2023, 10:04:48 AM
Difficult to do away with quirks like BAL facing (probably) TB too early, without taking away the credit teams deserve for winning their division
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 02, 2023, 10:23:03 AM
Insert "comedy central" joke here.

I think there's an understanding in US sport that the divisional format and playoff structure can throw up unfair quirks. Teams just have to get on with it I guess.

I'd be happy with anyone who hasn't won it ever/for a long time winning it. So basically anyone apart from HOU, ATL LAD and PHI (PHI to a lesser extent).
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 04, 2023, 08:42:37 AM
Twins finally win in the post-season to snap an 18 game losing streak
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 14, 2023, 12:07:02 AM
Well…if I had have tried to predict the winners of the Divisional Round, I’d have got three of the four wrong.

I’d have gone for Astros over Twins, but would not have predicted the Rangers, Diamondbacks and Phillies.

I’ll go for Astros over Rangers and Phillies over Diamondbacks
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Post by: charlatan on October 14, 2023, 01:27:20 AM
Best of five series in a sport where only a handful of teams win 5/8 or more of their regular season games and then have to play other teams with winning records are apt to pan out unexpectedly.
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 14, 2023, 07:03:02 AM
All the 100 win teams out. I think we're in anyone but the Astros territory.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2023, 09:30:23 AM
World Series is set

Texas Rangers v Arizona Diamondbacks

I'm pretty sure that this is the first match-up where both teams have states in their name, rather than a city.

I hope that the Rangers win, purely because Randy Johnson once gave me a nasty stare when I was a pre-match, on-field guest at a D'Backs home game.

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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 25, 2023, 09:30:34 AM
Sun Belt World Series, Rangers play Diamondbacks.
Title: Re: I know none of you care but ........ (the Baseball thread)
Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 25, 2023, 09:31:23 AM
Snap UKR! Will you be watching live?
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Post by: Meanwood Villa on October 25, 2023, 09:31:38 AM
Not in person, on TV
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2023, 09:49:00 AM
Not unless there's any evening games (UK time).

I used to get up about 6am and watch the games 'as live' (fast forwarding through the ads), but I'll probably just go for MLB.com's 'Condensed Game' option.

I watch hardly any full games these days. In the past decade, I've watched more full games in person than I have on TV.

It seems that the easier it is to watch Baseball, the less I do.

I kind of miss the days when I had to get people in the USA to video games and mail the tapes over to me.
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Post by: UK Redsox on October 25, 2023, 10:30:47 PM
Just checked the schedule. All evening games Stateside, so either 1am or midnight starts in the UK
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 27, 2023, 10:41:22 PM
For anyone interested, game 1 will be live on the BBC.

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Watch coverage of game one from 00:30 BST on Saturday 28th October live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport app & website or via the Red Button.
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Post by: UK Redsox on November 02, 2023, 10:42:22 AM
The Texas Rangers win the World Series 4-1
The first title in the 62 year history of the franchise


They played 11 away games in the post-season and won them all.
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Post by: UK Redsox on December 09, 2023, 11:11:58 PM
Shohei Ohtani moving from the LA Angels to the LA Dodgers is not really a surprise.

However, the contract being $700m…wow 😳

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39076745/shohei-ohtani-join-dodgers-10-year-700m-deal
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Post by: Axl Rose on December 10, 2023, 10:46:20 AM
Gives the Japanese a new baseball team to support, I suppose.

I wonder what they'll all do with their Angels tat
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Post by: UK Redsox on January 24, 2024, 10:10:39 AM
Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Beltre was a cert, but 4.9% of voters still decided to leave him off their ballots. Probably due to the ongoing stupid notion that some voters have that no-one should be unanimous



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Post by: UK Redsox on March 06, 2024, 03:50:29 PM
Proposed A's ballpark in Vegas

(https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/05/097e63d2-37e5-4ec5-a673-44e090d22f3c/thumbnail/620x353/97396a6ff5f44a66d3488ac159c1bc38/as-vegas-ballpark-rendering-1-design-by-big-image-by-negativ-1.jpg?v=bc5d8c67ac570dce258200b20849fb01)

I wonder if the architect has just been on a trip to Sydney ?
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Post by: charlatan on March 06, 2024, 07:44:40 PM
Oakland to Vegas is a bad trip
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