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