What? This thread reminded me to see how my Tigers are doing. Is it possible that they are in secon place in the division? Behind Kansas City??????
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What? This thread reminded me to see how my Tigers are doing. Is it possible that they are in secon place in the division? Behind Kansas City??????
The Tigers are a talented team. But they are like the Indians in that they need a lot of ifs to fall into place if they are going to contend. But if those things do fall into place, then look out.
Hey baseball fans! Tell me what you think of the idea of MLB's "interleague play." In my extremely humble opinion, I think it's the worst idea since manipulating with the height of the pitcher's mound. (And don't get me started on the designated hitter.)
Anyway, let's hear your opinions.
hate it big advantage for the national league teams going up against teams where the pitcher has never even seen a major league pitch in a lot of cases
What I hate most about interleague games is that the NL will be spending time on a number of games from the precious 162 on AL teams, instead of valuable face time with teams from divisions in their own league.
oh, I thought it was a pretty good idea, the fans get to see teams they don't normally get to see. But I always wondered if the AL pitchers had to bat, that wouldn't seem fair.
I don't think it's such a big deal. The NL pitchers aren't much of hitters anyway, and when the NL teams come to the American League parks and have to insert a DH they don't usually have an established DH.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
ehh, I'd have to disagree. Even if the NL are bad hitters they at least do it every 5 or so games verses AL pitcher that bat maybe 2-3 games a season and everybody has pinch hitters.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Well, since the beginning of inter league play, the AL has 1,536 wins to the NL's 1,420 wins. And that's despite their pitcher being at a disadvantagve hitting. So I do think the AL has some sort of advantage from something.
Baseball's too slow and non-violent for me... it's got nothing on hockey. GO PENGUINS!
To put it bluntly, I think it defeats the purpose of the World Series. Sure, it would not hurt to do some off-season interleague play, just to prevent mold from getting to the bats and pitchers' arms getting rusty, but I really think they ought to keep it as they have. It would not break my heart if MLB encorporated interleague play into modern baseball, but I still think it absurd.Quote:
Originally Posted by AuntShecky
SoooOOOooo, wow! Did anyone else see that Seattle Mariners vs. SF Giants last night? They tied 1-1 then went to not the 10th inning, not the 11th inning, but to 12 innings, until the Mariners finally got one run and won at the bottom of the 12th. I suppose I have to support them, as my most local team, even though they (just barely) beat the Red Sox this season. With the exception of Griffey Jr. and Ichiro, their batting staff do not really impress me, but their pitchers, outfielders, and basemen really have something to call home about, in my opinion.
. . . the AL Red Sox have still done okay this season, and I suppose I can still keep my fingers crossed for the NL Braves, but the Mariners have definitely made some improvements from the last few seasons. :D
No I did not see any of those games Mono. But Red Sox look good, though I'm sure Kilt is in heaven. Here we are at a quarter of the season and Toronto is still in first. I would have to say they're for real at this point. To be honest, other than Hallowday I don't know who else Toronto has on their pitching staff.
I am.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
We had heard of the kids before but thats all they were. A lot of them should still be even just at AA. I am really impressed with Aaron Hill just now - he is having a great year & deserves some recognition with regards to votes for the All-star game
Well, I'll check the box scores and statistics to see who these kids are. By the way, isn't their current manager Cito Gaston, who brought them to the world series a few times, oh when was that, in the 90's? Maybe he's just got the touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by kilted exile
yep, cito came back mid last season. In fact since he came back we have had one of the best records in baseball
ok kids, I was just flipping stations and found a preseason game!
Yes, pre-season has started. Every year I get less interested in baseball. It's the same damn teams that win every year, and if you're not a fan of those seven or eight teams, then you know your season is over by the All Star game. Something's got to change in baseball.
This is shaping up to be another dreadful year. The only plus is that that dolt ricciardi is gone.
So the Orioles have a chance to beat out the Blue Jays this year? Seems like we have our competition and the Yankees and Red Sox have theirs.Quote:
Originally Posted by kilted exile
I think it could be a distinct possibility. I'd be surprised if anyone on the jays starters won more than 13/4 games this year now halladay is gone - we may get a quick start cos of the kids but it will all peeter out by mid juneQuote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Sad day in the Motor City:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseb...02209693_x.htm
I heard last night. I bet we're probably the only two here who knew who he was. May he rest in peace.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
You may be right. Many a night was spent on the porch with Grandpa listening to Ernie call a game on an old brown leather transitor radio.Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Being that I lived in NY I never got to really hear him except for an occaisional TV appearence. He had a great voice for baseball.Quote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
Ouch.
Blown call costs Tigers' Galarraga perfect game
Sorry, Papaya.
Several pundits have said that we will remember this pitcher and his graceful acceptance of a "lost" perfect gameQuote:
Originally Posted by Basil
long after we've forgotten the perfect games that have been unsullied by an imperfect call. Such is the capriciousness of immortality.
I agree. But you know, Galarraga will forever be known as the pitcher who threw 28 perfect outs, a sort of super perfect game. He will stand out in the history books. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by AuntShecky
Its so hard to keep track of how my Jays are doing - checking the standings only tells me so much
I have completely given up on baseball. The Orioles are about to have the worst record in the history of baseball and it's no fun.
Baseball is dead - long live baseballQuote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
I gotta tell ya, if the NL East weren't so weak, the Braves would be stinking up the place a whole lot worse than they already do.
How about that world series huh?
I'm hoping the Rangers can pull it out.
I am too. Unless the Yankees are playing, I usually go for the American League team. And the Yankees thankfully lost. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
It seems like the Rangers have the better team but they are not getting it done. The Giants must be a team of over achievers.
I'm pulling for the Giants simply because I do not wish to see this man win a World Series.
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I am a man driven by spite and pettiness.
Hey, Basil, what has "Frenchy" ever done to you?
Anyway-- in this tiny little corner of the world yours fooly and her kith and kin were so gosh-darned happy that the Stinkees and the Sillies were out of it, that we were rooting for BOTH the Rangers and the Giants!
Congratulations, SF!
I'm just a bit sad now baseball is over and winter is near.
Congrats to San Fran. Strong pitching and clutch hitting did it.
My Rangers didn't pull it off, but they finally made it to the world series. Most of the fans are thrilled in the fact that they reached the series, even though they lost.
It may take another 38 years to get there again.
Gilliatt
When I was in my teens I used to feel the same exact way. Baseball was life! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jajdude
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Take me out to the ball park!
doh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sancho
My Tigers are stinking up the place.