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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
shouldn’t this thread be MLB 2018 Spring Training?
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
So,who gets to go on second? The last batted out of the inning before? So dumb.
Baseball is by nature a slow game. There are ways to speed up the game other than giving people stats that didn't earn them. There will have to be a new stat category. Runs/steals/GWRuns in extra innings. Because the guy shouldn't even be on second base. Those stats should just be given to someone. They have to be separated.
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will myself to find a home, a home within myself we will find a way, we will find our place
So,who gets to go on second? The last batted out of the inning before? So dumb.
Baseball is by nature a slow game. There are ways to speed up the game other than giving people stats that didn't earn them. There will have to be a new stat category. Runs/steals/GWRuns in extra innings. Because the guy shouldn't even be on second base. Those stats should just be given to someone. They have to be separated.
agreed. I don’t see this ever being adopted by MLB.
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
I think this a great read on Ken Brett( George Brett's brother). Ther is a record, that may NEVER be broken, they give in this article, that i use to give people as a Trivia question.
I think this a great read on Ken Brett( George Brett's brother). Ther is a record, that may NEVER be broken, they give in this article, that i use to give people as a Trivia question.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I've seen the way defenses line up against Anthony Rizzo. If I were Anthony (especially starting the season off 2 for 19 against the fucking Marlins for christ's sake) I'd be practing 3rd baseline bunts all day every day. I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I've seen the way defenses line up against Anthony Rizzo. If I were Anthony (especially starting the season off 2 for 19 against the fucking Marlins for christ's sake) I'd be practing 3rd baseline bunts all day every day. I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
Their right to do that to try and prevent hits...but I am not sure why it is frowned on to try and force people to play the game the positions the normal way. If you cannot hit/bunt/whatever that way, no matter what? I think the other team should play you that way.
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I've seen the way defenses line up against Anthony Rizzo. If I were Anthony (especially starting the season off 2 for 19 against the fucking Marlins for christ's sake) I'd be practing 3rd baseline bunts all day every day. I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
Their right to do that to try and prevent hits...but I am not sure why it is frowned on to try and force people to play the game the positions the normal way. If you cannot hit/bunt/whatever that way, no matter what? I think the other team should play you that way.
Dozier is dumb.
Wow. The Twins are really upset about this?!? Fuck Dozier for saying "I'm sure they'll address it". Address what? The guy doing what he needed to do to get on base??? If teams are going to play the shift, they open themselves up to things like this. I can't believe teams are complaining about it when they are the ones that chose to line up that way. Unreal.
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I've seen the way defenses line up against Anthony Rizzo. If I were Anthony (especially starting the season off 2 for 19 against the fucking Marlins for christ's sake) I'd be practing 3rd baseline bunts all day every day. I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
They used to shift on Ted Williams in the 40's and he bunted too!
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
I agree with Cisco. Do what you need to and get on base.
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
Exactly. His team is down 7 runs and he's supposed to be ok with just trying to hit into the shift? Complete BS. Minnesota is just butthurt their strategy backfired.
I've seen the way defenses line up against Anthony Rizzo. If I were Anthony (especially starting the season off 2 for 19 against the fucking Marlins for christ's sake) I'd be practing 3rd baseline bunts all day every day. I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
Their right to do that to try and prevent hits...but I am not sure why it is frowned on to try and force people to play the game the positions the normal way. If you cannot hit/bunt/whatever that way, no matter what? I think the other team should play you that way.
Dozier is dumb.
I kind of look at it like offside in football. Granted there are all different formations in football but for the most part, players have to be in the general area of their assigned position.
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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
Baseball is by nature a slow game. There are ways to speed up the game other than giving people stats that didn't earn them. There will have to be a new stat category. Runs/steals/GWRuns in extra innings. Because the guy shouldn't even be on second base. Those stats should just be given to someone. They have to be separated.
we will find a way, we will find our place
agreed. I don’t see this ever being adopted by MLB.
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
He can't seem to get anybody out.
My Angels may have gotten a bust.
https://www.mlb.com/news/ken-brett-two-way-phenom/c-269367600
Happy Baseball Day!
Baseball is the best.
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
A team employs a shift (which I cannot stand) and they are upset because someone takes what they are given.
In my opinion, everyone should do this when given the option. I don't blame teams for trying to play the percentages....but don't get upset if someone spanks you for "cheating" over with players out of position.
I hate this reaction.
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23001797/minnesota-twins-upset-chance-sisco-baltimore-orioles-bunted-vs-shift-9th
I heard an interview with Mark Texira and how his avg plummeted when teams started to shift on him. For whatever reason he couldn't go opposite way.
I think the defensive shifts are complete chickenshit strategy and any manager that employs one (Joe Maddon included) is only demonstrating how little faith he has in his pitcher and defense to get the job done. There ought to be a rule limiting the number of position players you can have on one side of the field.
Dozier is dumb.
Silliness.
If I'm an MLB player and teams shifted like that for me, I lay down a bunt down the 3B line every time I'm up to bat and first base is open.
giants are on pace for 94 losses
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