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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,800
    Not sure about that.  I knew the check swing rule was missing from a discussion like this I had with my brother years back.  (He is a high school baseball coach and still plays hardball at age 50 (!) In an old man league.  He is a baseball junkie.)

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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    Can we talk about opt outs for the All-star game?

    This is something that has always irked me.  I remember that Griffey Jr hated it.  Would rather be at home than attend the AS game.

    This year Mookie Betts is opting out.  Every Astro is staying home, lol.

    I always liked the AS game and playoffs because I got to see players I normally never get to see.  Andrew McCutcheon was one of those players.

    Major props to Ohtani for understanding how big a deal it is with him being in the HR derby.  I hope the balls go 500 feet in that thin air.

    Thoughts?
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,396
    I could go either way on the All Star game opt outs. I mean, I know they have tried to make the game mean something now, so players have incentive, but still, it's one of the few times they can have off for more than a day during the season. A lot of players usually bring their families and kids to it. It's also a nice break if you're feeling fatigued or have any nagging ailments. Why risk hurting yourself? I think we've usually seen the most negative impact from those who participate in the homerun derby and pitchers.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    The Astros are soft...that's my takeaway
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    tbergs said:
    I could go either way on the All Star game opt outs. I mean, I know they have tried to make the game mean something now, so players have incentive, but still, it's one of the few times they can have off for more than a day during the season. A lot of players usually bring their families and kids to it. It's also a nice break if you're feeling fatigued or have any nagging ailments. Why risk hurting yourself? I think we've usually seen the most negative impact from those who participate in the homerun derby and pitchers.
    The only player I can remember anyone saying that it effected them was aaron Judge.  I can't remember another player at any time that had an ailment after the derby.

    Bonds, Hamilton, McGwire, Sosa, Ripken, Griffey, Bellinger?  Didn't bother them.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    Bobby Abreu
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Bobby Abreu
    You mean from all the juicing that he did...
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    https://sabr.org/journal/article/home-run-derby-curse-fact-or-fiction/
  • cutz
    cutz Posts: 12,227
    Maybe some of the opt-outs are because why go when you may play a 2-3 of innings and maybe get a couple of ABs? (or play less?) Is it worth it?

    The All Star game needs to be played by the ALL STARS.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,336
    cutz said:
    Maybe some of the opt-outs are because why go when you may play a 2-3 of innings and maybe get a couple of ABs? (or play less?) Is it worth it?

    The All Star game needs to be played by the ALL STARS.
    I said before it showcases the best baseball has to offer on a national scale.  I don't get to see Ohtani play all the time so this is a treat for me.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,800
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Bobby Abreu
    This is the person I always think of.

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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,396
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Bobby Abreu
    This is the person I always think of.

    Wasn't Josh Hamilton another one? He's the first one I thought of, but yeah, definitely Abreu.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,022
    That was fun 
  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    tempo_n_groove said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Except for none of the ump interviews showed that to be what they said and that is not on the rules.
    I agree that this can enter into their thinking but my point is that it is ridiculous that they do not clarify.  Tool no time to find many articles making that same point....it is silly.
    I played baseball until I was 18, in a variety of leagues.
    A player from MLB was quoted as to the wrist thing...
    You played, I'm guessing, and you have a solid opinion on it.

    It should be clear and not have to do with what different people think.
    You never heard someone say "the bat broke the plane"?  It is just something that is what it is now I guess?  Unwritten rule that everyone follows?

    I actually never knew it wasn't a written rule, lol.  I need to pick up a rule book and go through it again.

    I played for years, umped too, played with minor leaguers, college kids.  Really enjoyed it.

    Anyone else have a thought on a check swing considering it's not in the rule book?
    I’ve always thought if the bat goes parallel to the flat of the plate or beyond it’s a swing, with a some leeway if the batter has to bail on pitch tailing in. 
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Alonso is such a douche
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    The HR derby should always be played at Coors Field. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    edited July 2021
    Terrible coverage. Showing the ball get hit on one screen and then the ball land on another screen did nothing to show the distance the ball traveled. 

    Where’s the ESPN eats a bag of gristly dicks thread?
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    edited July 2021
    The Juggler said:
    Alonso is such a douche
    Kid is getting carried off the field after misplaying a major league hit like, well, a little leaguer, and Alonso is at a disco waiting for his next pitch. 

    BTW: I saw a lot of those outfield kids take one off their shins, chests, wrists, etc. Might wanna rethink that, MLB. 
    Post edited by dankind on
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Agreed on all counts. It was difficult to tell which balls were homers and which were not. Very confusing. 

    At least the Mets are the perfect team for Alonso. 
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,800
    edited July 2021
    The first dude (cancer guy?) wasn't done with the first round and I was already texting with buddies about how horrible the split screen bullshit was.

    The quick pitch aided to make it nearly impossible to see how far the homers were going 

    They completely ignored Perez when he got a great round so they could blow Alonso for a way too long interview.  Total BS for Perez and his fans.

    Loved seeing the shots that we could see and that is a great place to hit them.  I was hoping to see Ohtani win it and somehow managed to be almost two hours in when he went out, so I just hit record and went to bed 
    Should I watch the rest?


    Sounds like a kid got carried off from an injury while shagging balls?  That sucks.  I did note two kids get drilled trying to make catches.  Hope they are all ok.
    Hope they go back to a bit slower pace with the pitches and let us see the homers fly out.

    Always like seeing the game, look forward to tonight.

    Post edited by F Me In The Brain on
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