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  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Posts: 10,217
    The Fixer wrote:
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    Its cheating whether you were caught or not. Some guys were just so stupid and juiced until their bodies doubled in size :lol:.

    Yeah, the overnight incredible hulk crowd was pretty funny. :lol::lol: :fp:


    SImply put, I'm not goingt o use the old cliche "it ruined the game for me," but I certainly lost a bit of interest in baseball once I heard all the roid controversy.

    And to say that there's no proof that it helps you hit a baseball, might be true, but its just silly. How does a physical enhancement not help you? Roids make you bigger and faster -- easier to cheat.

    a lot of hitting a baseball has to do with vision and flexibility, not how strong you are

    Of course, but its a mix of both. But with strength, often comes quickness...You cant say that adding quickness to your swing will usually hurt someone.

    Also, regarding the idea that pitchers might have been on roids too -- there have been studies that suggest that pitchers will/might have come close to hitting their limits with maximum pitch velocity (approx.100-105mph)because the amount of torque needed to throw in excess of the those speeds is greater than the amount of force the ulnar collateral ligament (the elbow ligament) can withstand before giving out.

    So, there's another good baseball discussion -- Tommy John surgery is becoming quite common.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    imalive wrote:
    SVRDhand13 wrote:

    We are talking about HRs. No one is saying these cheaters didn't have incredible talent to begin with.

    you said you were done ;):lol:

    I should have put fine print that said exclusions apply if I'm quoted :lol:
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  • Newch91Newch91 Posts: 17,560
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    norm wrote:


    That is very scary stuff to see.
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    Newch91 wrote:

    If he passed out without a fracture, just imagine what a fracture would have done to him.
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
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  • perfectlefts14perfectlefts14 Posts: 2,030
    norm wrote:
    I just saw the replay of this, he got drilled, it sounded like it hit wood. He immediately had a huge welt and bruise. Glad he's okay.
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    Interesting listen on the dodgers broadcast. First time i think i have ever had it.
    81 is now off the air

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  • perfectlefts14perfectlefts14 Posts: 2,030
    81 wrote:
    Interesting listen on the dodgers broadcast. First time i think i have ever had it.
    Nice, you get to hear Vin Scully. Must be watching the MLB channel.
    Tell the captain
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    We are about a quarter through the season...

    Any updated World Series predictions?
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
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    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Max Scherzer of Detroit 15 strikeouts today...all 15 were swinging third strikes...quick google search didn't show if any records kept on this type of stat...one would think this has to be a record...15 strikeouts when the batter goes down swinging is impressive.
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  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    I guess the major league record is 20 and the Tiger record is 16...you would have thought Leyland would have at least let him pitch the 8th and try for the Tiger record... :o
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    lukin2006 wrote:
    Max Scherzer of Detroit 15 strikeouts today...all 15 were swinging third strikes...quick google search didn't show if any records kept on this type of stat...one would think this has to be a record...15 strikeouts when the batter goes down swinging is impressive.
    Cubs broadcast said it was a record
    81 is now off the air

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  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Strasburg hits his first home run today
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    lukin2006 wrote:
    I guess the major league record is 20 and the Tiger record is 16...you would have thought Leyland would have at least let him pitch the 8th and try for the Tiger record... :o

    I'm sure Leyland had no clue what the club record is.
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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Probably the biggest crowd at citi field all year


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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    really looking forward to watching felix vs darvish tonight
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    The Fixer wrote:
    really looking forward to watching felix vs darvish tonight

    Same here. Braves dont play tonight so I can give this all my attention.

    (Still wishing iPads had Mosaic View on mlb.tv :twisted: :twisted:)
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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    really looking forward to watching felix vs darvish tonight

    Same here. Braves dont play tonight so I can give this all my attention.

    (Still wishing iPads had Mosaic View on mlb.tv :twisted: :twisted:)

    braves play cincy, which should be a good series
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    The Fixer wrote:
    SVRDhand13 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    really looking forward to watching felix vs darvish tonight

    Same here. Braves dont play tonight so I can give this all my attention.

    (Still wishing iPads had Mosaic View on mlb.tv :twisted: :twisted:)

    braves play cincy, which should be a good series

    :oops: just turned on MLB.tv and saw this. I don't know why I was thinking they had off :?.

    Last week they split a 2 game series with the Reds. I'm guessing they split these four games too.
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    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
  • Been awhile since I've made my name known around these parts.

    Thoughts so far?

    My Sox have been playing great as of late.

    Think the O's can keep it up?
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Been awhile since I've made my name known around these parts.

    Thoughts so far?

    My Sox have been playing great as of late.

    Think the O's can keep it up?

    I don't think the O's can stay in the playoff hunt. I do think that tampa is clearly the best team in that division. And with morrow and romero pitching well, toronto could make a serious run. apparently they are prepping to make a run at another SP at the deadline.

    I'm sticking with my texas/cincy WS
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    The Fixer wrote:
    Been awhile since I've made my name known around these parts.

    Thoughts so far?

    My Sox have been playing great as of late.

    Think the O's can keep it up?

    I don't think the O's can stay in the playoff hunt. I do think that tampa is clearly the best team in that division. And with morrow and romero pitching well, toronto could make a serious run. apparently they are prepping to make a run at another SP at the deadline.

    I'm sticking with my texas/cincy WS

    And I'm sticking with Texas/braves. I'll pretend that back to back to back didn't happen tonight lol
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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
  • Monster RainMonster Rain Posts: 1,415
    Aroldis Chapman was arrested for driving 93 mph with a suspended license. It's really not a good idea to see if your car can go faster than your fastball when you've already lost your license.
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    Aroldis Chapman was arrested for driving 93 mph with a suspended license. It's really not a good idea to see if your car can go faster than your fastball when you've already lost your license.

    any idea if a suspension is in the works? ... the guy is a doing a little of everything on my fantasy team ... great era, whip and k's plus he's picking up wins, saves and holds ...
  • Monster RainMonster Rain Posts: 1,415
    polaris_x wrote:
    Aroldis Chapman was arrested for driving 93 mph with a suspended license. It's really not a good idea to see if your car can go faster than your fastball when you've already lost your license.

    any idea if a suspension is in the works? ... the guy is a doing a little of everything on my fantasy team ... great era, whip and k's plus he's picking up wins, saves and holds ...

    I doubt he'll be suspended. MLB doesn't even suspend guys who get DUIs so I'm sure he'll bo OK on that front. It's possible that the team will sit him for a few days until this blows over, but they hadn't made any comment on it so far.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,827
    Just saw this on Hardball Talk

    Not one of the top 5 teams in payroll have a winning record right now. Wow.
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Just saw this on Hardball Talk

    Not one of the top 5 teams in payroll have a winning record right now. Wow.

    and the dodgers have the best record with players like bobby abreu, adam kennedy and a shitload of rookies :P :lol:8-)
  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,162
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Just saw this on Hardball Talk

    Not one of the top 5 teams in payroll have a winning record right now. Wow.

    In one way I am very happy about that. But I also realize that this gives an argument to not having a salary cap :?.
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    2006: Gorge 7/23 2008: Hartford 6/27 Beacon 7/1 2009: Spectrum 10/30-31
    2010: Newark 5/18 MSG 5/20-21 2011: PJ20 9/3-4 2012: Made In America 9/2
    2013: Brooklyn 10/18-19 Philly 10/21-22 Hartford 10/25 2014: ACL10/12
    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
    2022: MSG 9/11  2024: MSG 9/3-4 Philly 9/7+9/9 Fenway 9/15+9/17
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