Rangers got voter approval to build a new stadium with a retractable roof. So we will be losing our beautiful ballpark in a few years. The owners and GM say that air conditioning will help attract better players. I can't believe these people say this stuff with a straight face. What it will bring is higher ticket prices and even less parking. The area is already a clusterfuck being right next to Jerryworld.
Want more attendance? TRY WINNING SOME GAMES.
Do you mean win games in the playoffs or just in general? Because I could've sworn that Texas led the AL in wins this year.
Rangers got voter approval to build a new stadium with a retractable roof. So we will be losing our beautiful ballpark in a few years. The owners and GM say that air conditioning will help attract better players. I can't believe these people say this stuff with a straight face. What it will bring is higher ticket prices and even less parking. The area is already a clusterfuck being right next to Jerryworld.
Want more attendance? TRY WINNING SOME GAMES.
Crazy that they're getting a new stadium when their current stadium opened in 1994. Same with the Braves.
Rangers got voter approval to build a new stadium with a retractable roof. So we will be losing our beautiful ballpark in a few years. The owners and GM say that air conditioning will help attract better players. I can't believe these people say this stuff with a straight face. What it will bring is higher ticket prices and even less parking. The area is already a clusterfuck being right next to Jerryworld.
Want more attendance? TRY WINNING SOME GAMES.
Crazy that they're getting a new stadium when their current stadium opened in 1994. Same with the Braves.
both stadiums are completely serviceable. I'd say any stadium ought to have, at minimum, a 40 year life.
If I had known then what I know now...
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edit: except marlins park. they should blow that fucker up, right now.
If I had known then what I know now...
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Rangers got voter approval to build a new stadium with a retractable roof. So we will be losing our beautiful ballpark in a few years. The owners and GM say that air conditioning will help attract better players. I can't believe these people say this stuff with a straight face. What it will bring is higher ticket prices and even less parking. The area is already a clusterfuck being right next to Jerryworld.
Want more attendance? TRY WINNING SOME GAMES.
Do you mean win games in the playoffs or just in general? Because I could've sworn that Texas led the AL in wins this year.
OK, I was being bitchy. Rangers did have a good season until the playoffs, then they didn't waste much time collapsing. I meant more that the stadium actually sells out when something brings people out, like when they play the Red Sox or when Darvish returned after being out for Tommy John surgery.
Crazy that they're getting a new stadium when their current stadium opened in 1994. Same with the Braves.
When they first proposed this new stadium, I read an interview with the architect who designed the current stadium. He said they built it to last 100 years.
Mattingly is a candidate for MOY, he just didn't finish in the top 3. The voting was already done. They only name the top 3 vote-getters as "finalists" for the awards.
Mattingly is a candidate for MOY, he just didn't finish in the top 3. The voting was already done. They only name the top 3 vote-getters as "finalists" for the awards.
Obviously they're all candidates. I made a mistake. I meant finalist. Either way all 3 finalists were already on playoff ready teams. I would give it to Baker I guess
I'm giving up my Braves fan card (not really). I understand wanting some veteran pitchers as a stopgap to the arms on the farm, but signing both RA Dickey and Bartolo Colon? Ugh. To steal a line from ESPN's Crasnick, the Braves aren't going to have to worry about ERA as much as they will about AARP.
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
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Columbus 10
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Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
I love seeing Rizzo get the platinum award for the NL. Dude has been one of the best defensive first baseman in the league for years. It's great that he's finally getting recognized as such.
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I'd really like to know the thought process of Sanchez not getting voted ROY. I don't buy the "he didn't play enough games" argument. Fulmer 26 games, Sanchez 53. Not saying Fulmer isn't deserving, just think Sanchez is more so.
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
Looks like Dave roberts will win. According to Bob Nightengales twitter feed, the results were leaked. Complete bull shit if that is true. Maddon should be the hands down winner.
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I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
By that case Mattingly should have won. Dodgers were already favorites.
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
By that case Mattingly should have won. Dodgers were already favorites.
They lost their ace starters (one to FA, the other to injury) and battled back from an 8 game deficit late in the season to win the division. With a first year manager. The Marlins barely improved upon 2015, still had a losing record, finished over 15 games back, weren't even close to a wild card spot, and their offense was horrible. Where exactly did Mattingly excel?
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
By that case Mattingly should have won. Dodgers were already favorites.
They lost their ace starters (one to FA, the other to injury) and battled back from an 8 game deficit late in the season to win the division. With a first year manager. The Marlins barely improved upon 2015, still had a losing record, finished over 15 games back, weren't even close to a wild card spot, and their offense was horrible. Where exactly did Mattingly excel?
The Dodgers bullpen was the top 3 in the majors. Their offense was better. Their decisions are made by the front office. (Which is why Mattingly parted ways with them) They are in a bad division. The Giants fell apart. The Marlins were in playoff contention for most of the season. With their best hitter under performing or injured. They made a couple of bad trades at the deadline. Which hurt. They were not expected to be in the conversation. The Dodgers were at least going to be playoff contenders. And had more depth.
Sorry, but a team with a losing record does not garner a MOY award. The Giants falling apart had nothing to do with Dave Roberts. He still has to manage his team to win, despite their shortcomings, during the same time as SF's decline. Mattingly only did marginally better than the dysfunction of Redmond & Jennings last year.
Sorry, but a team with a losing record does not garner a MOY award. The Giants falling apart had nothing to do with Dave Roberts. He still has to manage his team to win, despite their shortcomings, during the same time as SF's decline. Mattingly only did marginally better than the dysfunction of Redmond & Jennings last year.
Sorry, but a team with a losing record does not garner a MOY award. The Giants falling apart had nothing to do with Dave Roberts. He still has to manage his team to win, despite their shortcomings, during the same time as SF's decline. Mattingly only did marginally better than the dysfunction of Redmond & Jennings last year.
Rodney having an atrocious 2nd half cost them a winning record. Having to put their 2nd best bullpen guy Phelps to start in limited innings.
Bochy and Matheny would get a nod before Mattingly - the Giants with the worst bullpen in baseball (30-some blown saves and still made the playoffs) and St. Louis with a bunch of injuries and in contention til the last weekend. I don't know how you could possibly think Mattingly should be mentioned in the same breath as those two, let alone the 3 finalists.
Sorry, but a team with a losing record does not garner a MOY award. The Giants falling apart had nothing to do with Dave Roberts. He still has to manage his team to win, despite their shortcomings, during the same time as SF's decline. Mattingly only did marginally better than the dysfunction of Redmond & Jennings last year.
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
By that case Mattingly should have won. Dodgers were already favorites.
They lost their ace starters (one to FA, the other to injury) and battled back from an 8 game deficit late in the season to win the division. With a first year manager. The Marlins barely improved upon 2015, still had a losing record, finished over 15 games back, weren't even close to a wild card spot, and their offense was horrible. Where exactly did Mattingly excel?
in ID's mind, mattingly excels because he is an ex-yankee
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Bochy and Matheny would get a nod before Mattingly - the Giants with the worst bullpen in baseball (30-some blown saves and still made the playoffs) and St. Louis with a bunch of injuries and in contention til the last weekend. I don't know how you could possibly think Mattingly should be mentioned in the same breath as those two, let alone the 3 finalists.
I would give you Bochy. But the Cardinals have a great system. That they were hacked. Any manager would be able to do the same. Mattingly had them in playoff contention for a lot of the season. No one thought they would be any good.
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
we will find a way, we will find our place
I think it will be Francona in the AL, but could be a toss up between him and Showalter. Roberts probably has the NL and rightfully so. I could be a homer and say Maddon, but the Cubs were preseason favorites to win it all. MOY, to me, should go to the manager whose team exceeded expecations.
we will find a way, we will find our place
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Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
we will find a way, we will find our place