Summer The Baseball Thread

[vintagemistakes]

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why is MLB so retarded... I should actually say why is the rules committee so retarded?

why wait until the fall league to try and implement instant replay on home runs when it could be done in a couple of weeks... All you need is a tv down on the field. I'm sure the players and owners want it... heck I'll even say that the Umpires would welcome it( its probably better to have your call overturned then be ridiculed on national tv or sportscenter the next day). It just seems absurd to me that they won't do it now. Just imagine what would happen if a game 7, whether it be a championship series or world series ends on one of these calls... there would be outrage.... an umpire could actually lose his lively hood based on something that happened 200 ft from him. Save us, the fans, the misery of having to go through this and just make it happen.

my apologies for my intoxicated probably incoherent rant... but not having instant replay on homeruns just makes a mockery and strikes at the very integrity(not like steroids hasn't done enough) of this game I love.

 

[LB56]

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I guess the only thing keeping replay out of baseball is the fear of a longer game, but I don't think that's really a legitimate fear. It would be quicker to have an official review the play to tell whether or not the ball was a home run than to have all the umpires gather around and talk about what they think the saw. I don't really care either way though. I'd just like to see the Braves start performing on the road and for Chipper Jones to stay on fire.

 

[predsfan]

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Well, it's been a fairly disappointing season so far for me with the Tigers being ten games under .500. But really, I just wanted to congratulate Ken Griffey Jr. for hitting number 600. It's really amazing considering how many games he has missed since coming to Cincinnati.

 

[Lelo]

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how do you strikeout 4 batters in one inning, ask Scott Baker of Minnesota, he just did it. Baker started the inning by striking out Ryan Braun swinging, then got Prince Fielder to strike out, but the ball bounced far away from catcher Mike Redmond. That allowed Fielder to easily reach first on the wild pitch. Baker then struck out Russell Branyan and Mike Cameron looking on three pitches apiece to end the inning.

 

[vintagemistakes]

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so does anyone want to trade my Yankees a starting pitcher? preferably one that can strike batters out and can go 6+ innings... e.g. CC Sabathia, Johan Santana...anyone,anyone?

I'm willing to trade one Carl Pavano, Kyle Fawnsworth and Hank Steinbrenner for one...

 

[MadDog]

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Manny....why...Manny....

Thanks for the 2 world championships and all the good times.

Vaya con dios, amigo.

 

[Lelo]

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YYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHH!!!, Manny is on the Dodgers, Im soo happy. Finally we look like a solid team

 

[predsfan]

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World Series Game 1 is on now. Tampa Bay Devil Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Should be a good series. Both teams have great pitching and great hitting. Go Rays!

On a side note, I wish I had put 100 dollars on the Rays to win the series at the beginning of the year. Their odds were 200-1. That would've been a nice payday (if they win ).

 

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

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Why the heck did have to let the Rays score before they freaking suspend play. But will still got this. Phillies all the way baby!!!

 

[predsfan]

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Anybody watching the World Baseball Classic? I have enjoyed it so far, in fact I am being thoroughly entertained by the Japan/Korea game on right now even though both teams are advancing already. It's good to have meaningful baseball in March.

The U.S./Canada game was amazing. It felt like a playoff game. The U.S. jumps out to a lead, then Canada comes back. I love these kinds of games (though it was nerve-wracking being a fan of the U.S.) The Netherlands beating Dominican Republic was awesome as well. Might be seeing a rematch of that soon, assuming Puerto Rico beats the Netherlands. Anyways, go U.S.

 

[xi0]

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I think that the US teams has a great shot at winning this thing, since I consider them to be the deepest team talent-wise, and it should be.

The Dominican team's weakness is pitching IMO.

I was surprise to see Korea beat Japan, but like you said, that game was sort of meaningless.

 

[Lelo]

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yaaa, Dodgers are still in first, we better not blow it this time. We're good at starting a season but we suck at finishing, hopefully Torre changes that, he did last year

 

[predsfan]

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I don't think you have to worry about the Dodgers making the playoffs. With the start they're off to and the rest of the teams in that division, making the playoffs shouldn't be a problem. Now whether or not they choke in the playoffs is anyone's call .

I, personally, am just pleased that the Reds aren't already out of the playoff picture (I know it's early in the season, but generally I can count them out by now). Also, I'm hoping my Tigers can hold on to first place for another 100 games .

 

[Lelo]

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ohh Im not worried. Everyone better be healthy and not suspended by the time the playoffs start though

 

[MadDog]

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yaaa, Dodgers are still in first, we better not blow it this time. We're good at starting a season but we suck at finishing, hopefully Torre changes that, he did last year

When's Manny coming back? It'll be interesting to see if he's still the same player. Not a bad addition at all if he's been working out and takes things seriously.

 

[xi0]

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When's Manny coming back? It'll be interesting to see if he's still the same player. Not a bad addition at all if he's been working out and takes things seriously.

He's supposed to be coming back on Friday against the Padres

 

[itoken1]

love baseball. hope other guy don't read. we otaku no big in sport, but I love baseball. baseball is big in japan too, so I love baseball. most girl baseball see, good sporty girl with big bat and balls. always hope they catch ball. beating balls no fun. then again no girl running without beating. what dilemma

 

[fleshcut]

anyone else think Aroldis Chapman's talents are wasted on the reds I think he could do so much more with his name and story if he went to a bigger market team XD

here's hoping he joins the NYY when his contracts up we need that 106

 

[xi0]

Wasted? If he helps them win more games than whoever else would have been in his place in the bullpen, then absolutely not. I like a little parity in Baseball personally. The same teams in the playoffs every year is great for fans of those teams, but sometimes it can get monotonous IMO. I'm an Oriole fan, so it's not like they've had a shot to win anything since 1997, but still, I'd rather root for the underdog than the Yankees or Red Sox. If you're in Maryland, how are you a Yankees fan? Unless you're one of those fans

And the mythical 106...who cares? How long do you think he's going to be able to throw the fireball? His arm is going to give out for sure, I don't care how "non-violent" they say his throwing motion is. Plus, he's only a reliever...unless he's successful as a starter, why would teams have to have him?

 

[fleshcut]

cause he is still new to the mlb and the NYY have no real set up men right now -.-

lol i live in maryland but man the Orioles -,- i'd rather wait for the nationals to get their act together and root for them.