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Been up early the past two days to watch WBC games from Asia. Tons of fun.
I've been doing the same. having work done at the house this morning so I am able to stay home a little later to watch this Cuba vs. Japan game.
I've been dying for real baseball much sooner than normal this year.
So it's safe to say you're fans of the baseball classic?
I honestly haven't made up my mind yet, but I know I'd have a big problem with my franchise player getting hurt in a bunch of games that mean absolutely nothing.
Guys get hurt in Spring Training too. WBC is a better as an idea than its execution but still fun to watch International "best-on-best"
there are pitch counts for pitchers.
it gets players to get more focused for playing games right now and ideally make them more ready for the first week of April.
it can also open up a chance for a younger player to get more Spring Training action with your team if the normal position player is off playing for Team USA or whatever team. more games = more people playing.
injuries are a concern but as a fan, these are enjoyable games to watch. it's just extra baseball for me to watch. I'll never complain about that.
Watching the US vs DR game last night was a prime example of what the WBC is great. You won't see a game That intense until October. Going to be an interesting day today to see who advances (or who gets a play in) to advance to San Diego.
I watched last night until Stroman left the game, weird but fun to watch one of your "big game" guys wearing a different uniform and pitching like it's the playoffs in March.
Quote from: mattstick on March 23, 2017, 07:52:17 AM
I watched last night until Stroman left the game, weird but fun to watch one of your "big game" guys wearing a different uniform and pitching like it's the playoffs in March.
I'll admit I got into the WBC at the end.....but now it's back to reality. Yes, I was rooting for Stroman last night, but now he's dead to me. :-D
Quote from: antelope19 on March 23, 2017, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: mattstick on March 23, 2017, 07:52:17 AM
I watched last night until Stroman left the game, weird but fun to watch one of your "big game" guys wearing a different uniform and pitching like it's the playoffs in March.
I'll admit I got into the WBC at the end.....but now it's back to reality. Yes, I was rooting for Stroman last night, but now he's dead to me. :-D
:-D Same for me.
And now I will be rooting for Chris Sale. Can't wait for opening day!
I love Opening Day no matter what, but beating a division rival in extra innings makes it really sweet.
Sorry, Matt.
Quote from: antelope19 on April 03, 2017, 11:15:19 PM
I love Opening Day no matter what, but beating a division rival in extra innings makes it really sweet.
Sorry, Matt.
good win, watched at work!
Fun game, Jays had some chances against the tough O's bullpen. Too bad the Jays couldn't get it to Ubaldo in the 11th.
The schedule has let the O's manipulate their roster so they had a slight advantage in a long game like that... Estrada was dealing late in the game - struck out 5 out of 6 at one point.
All that said, I'd rather win in extras in the WC game than on Opening Day :)
Quote from: mattstick on April 04, 2017, 11:45:54 AM
Fun game, Jays had some chances against the tough O's bullpen. Too bad the Jays couldn't get it to Ubaldo in the 11th.
The schedule has let the O's manipulate their roster so they had a slight advantage in a long game like that... Estrada was dealing late in the game - struck out 5 out of 6 at one point.
All that said, I'd rather win in extras in the WC game than on Opening Day :)
Lol, knew that was coming. And you'd be 100% correct. It still stings.
If you'll allow a brief MiLB post here, I'd just like to say I was sitting behind the plate last night when Tim Tebow went yard in his first at bat.
Praise be.
Matt,
Do you know anything about this Miguel Castro kid? Apparently he was a piece of the Tulowitzki trade from the Jays. 22 years old and can throw 97. We got him for a bag of balls. Guess it's worth a shot.
He was the Jays closer for a week to start the season a couple years ago.
I'd be surprised if he pans out for the O's but baseball is weird.
What the freak is going on with the Jays this year? Yes, walk off last night, but you're in the middle of the worst start in franchise history. 3 errors today in an ugly game so far. This is not the Jays team that i know and....strongly dislike, but obviously respect the hell out of......
meh, it's 12 games. If this happened in July nobody would notice. Don't even look at team records or standings until end of May.
I get it, it's April. Still, you have to be a little concerned. Especially with Donaldson and Sanchez on the DL and Happ likely headed there too.
Every team has their issues though. We've got Britton, Tillman, and Rickard on the DL as well.
Trey Mancini for MVP.
Watched the Rockies sweep the Giants this weekend.
Went to the game Saturday & Sunday. Haven't seen this franchise play so well since moving to Denver almost 4 years ago.
Taking on the Nationals this week at home.
:shakehead:
Directed at Society, not just Boston fans. WTF is wrong with people? Glad to see the Red Sox organization step up too.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2017/05/02/red-sox-adam-jones-orioles/101191748/
People are the worst.
Real Sox fans showed up tonight and applauded Adam Jones tonight.
http://m.weei.com/sports/feed/blog/anonymous/fenway-park-crowd-cheers-orioles-cf-adam-jones-1st-bat-tuesday-night
I hate that the bad apples can define a fanbase/city/region.
Sale promptly throws a heater behind Machado, who was not happy (http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/manny-machado-cusses-out-red-sox-chris-sale-pitch-video-adam-jones-slur/4c4v2w71l8mr1w2zpaygggrqf).
I've acknowledged Manny's bouts with punkishness over the years, but this is getting stupid. His slide on Pedroia looked routine to everyone without a New England address, Pedroia has long since returned to the field, and they're still throwing 100-mph missiles at Manny's knees, head and everywhere else. I'd feel about the same way Manny is feeling if I were him.
Quote from: pcr3 on May 03, 2017, 12:16:06 AM
I hate that the bad apples can define a fanbase/city/region.
"Agreed."
- southerners
Mr. Met! Say it ain't so!
Does anyone want to win the AL East this year? The Orioles just set the AL record for most consecutive games giving up 5+ runs and somehow, despite our pitching woes(putting it mildly), the Orioles sit 4 games out of first place today. IMO, the O's have false hope this year and should be selling at the deadline. Trumbo, Britton and even Machado would all make great trade pieces for someone.
My $.02
Trade Manny? Heresy!
Can't trade him in the division and no other teams will pay the premium to get him...
O's are surprisingly good for such a shitty team.
Quote from: mattstick on June 27, 2017, 07:04:07 AM
Can't trade him in the division and no other teams will pay the premium to get him...
O's are surprisingly good for such a shitty team.
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Quote from: mattstick on April 07, 2017, 09:22:52 PM
He was the Jays closer for a week to start the season a couple years ago.
I'd be surprised if he pans out for the O's but baseball is weird.
This kid has been great for us this year. They're talking about making him a starter. He threw 70+ pitches yesterday.....we'll see.
Been tough to pay attention to MLB lately... I grabbed Castro in my deep fantasy league - thanks for the heads up.
SWEEEEEP!
Late August sweep of the sawx in Boston....it's like I saw a unicorn this weekend!
The Blue Jays are just what the doctor ordered for the Sox. :beerbang:
Red Sox players: "If you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin!"
I'm not gonna lie: I kinda love that they were caught recently and still got swept by the O's.
Whatever, it's not like Manfred is going to do anything about it.
Naturally, I would throw in the towel after regulation last night only to have the game end in characteristic fashion very shortly thereafter.
It's been a fun series. My Houstonian wife is pretty excited.
Shit is on way too late. It makes no sense.
Throw first pitch at 7EST, even earlier on the weekend.
Imagine the ratings if the late innings were on in prime time.
Last night's game was bonkers. Between that and the crazy wind and rain we had last night in New England, it was hard to sleep.
Quote from: mattstick on October 30, 2017, 03:35:15 PM
Shit is on way too late. It makes no sense.
Throw first pitch at 7EST, even earlier on the weekend.
Imagine the ratings if the late innings were on in prime time.
This. None of the start times during MLB playoffs make sense.
Roy Halladay killed in a plane crash. Damn. This is awful news.
Quote from: antelope19 on November 07, 2017, 06:31:33 PM
Roy Halladay killed in a plane crash. Damn. This is awful news.
Total Hall of Famer, devastating for such a young family.
Gone way too young.
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 07, 2017, 09:03:33 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on November 07, 2017, 06:31:33 PM
Roy Halladay killed in a plane crash. Damn. This is awful news.
Total Hall of Famer, devastating for such a young family.
Gone way too young.
Man, I had not heard about this. Tragic indeed.
Of a small consolation, I've now just gone on a little viewing spurt of highlight reels of perfect games, and that always warms my cockles like few other things.
Dude, we just got done talking about your dongle....now you want to discuss your cockles? :|
Heroic Red Sawx fans recover missing item (https://deadspin.com/these-massholes-found-the-missing-red-sox-division-bann-1829175439).
Quote from: VDB on September 19, 2018, 09:21:37 PM
Heroic Red Sawx fans recover missing item (https://deadspin.com/these-massholes-found-the-missing-red-sox-division-bann-1829175439).
And the team still doesn't need it. Magic number has been at 1 for a few days...
Ok
That was a great fucking game
Yessssss
Awesome team. So happy right now. :beers: :beers: :beers:
I woke up my 9yo son for the 9th. He was so goddamn happy.
Just choose the most recent mlb thread
Boston, lol.
Sawx down 1-0
Quote from: antelope19 on October 07, 2021, 11:26:07 PMBoston, lol.
Sawx down 1-0
remind me again how that series turned out