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« Reply #100 on: October 03, 2021, 06:59:59 am »
Thanks, @MikePence! Can't wait to block off some time to watch that vid!  :pop41:

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« Reply #101 on: October 03, 2021, 07:02:33 am »





What a great game -- so glad I got to be there!!  My son and I got grabbed and hugged by a strange drunk man with meth mouth, and we didn't even care! 
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« Reply #102 on: October 03, 2021, 07:10:17 am »
Congratulations to the Houston Astros, 2021 American League West Division Champs! :trophy:

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Congrats to the Astros, Well deserved! I'm rooting hard for the AL to win the world series since my team is out!



Hopefully, we get Kris Bryant! In the off-season!
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« Reply #103 on: October 03, 2021, 07:21:14 am »
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/phillies/bryce-harper-braves-phillies-winning-season-playoffs-nl-east


I'm so happy he didn't go to the Dodgers or Giants! Bryce has the right mentality to play in Philly! And hopefully, he helps us land his best friend, Kris Bryant!



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« Reply #104 on: October 13, 2021, 06:12:51 am »
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Congratulations to your Atlanta Braves on their reaching the NLCS! 

Freddie Freeman...the Nationals' 'Killer'.     :laugh:
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« Reply #105 on: October 13, 2021, 01:06:00 pm »
@Polly Ticks

Congratulations to your Atlanta Braves on their reaching the NLCS! 

Freddie Freeman...the Nationals' 'Killer'.     :laugh:

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Thanks!  What a crazy year.
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« Reply #106 on: October 13, 2021, 06:48:59 pm »
Astros headed for their 5th ALCS in 5 years.

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« Reply #107 on: October 13, 2021, 06:58:32 pm »
Astros headed for their 5th ALCS in 5 years.

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Go 'Stros! 
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« Reply #108 on: October 13, 2021, 09:15:16 pm »
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Go 'Stros! 
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Congrats to the Braves! Go Braves!

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« Reply #109 on: October 15, 2021, 12:20:09 pm »
Don't get me wrong.  Love that Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, acquired from the NATS to the DODGERS are going back to the ALCS and maybe the World Series.

But for an elimination game, they should have cameras over the plate to verify if that was really a checked swing or not.

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« Reply #110 on: October 15, 2021, 01:22:47 pm »
Don't get me wrong.  Love that Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, acquired from the NATS to the DODGERS are going back to the ALCS and maybe the World Series.

But for an elimination game, they should have cameras over the plate to verify if that was really a checked swing or not.

Want an even better idea?  MLB should decertify their Union, wipe the slate clean, and base employment on performance, consistency, and accuracy.

Think about it, if a player bats .100 consistently they are released or sent to the minors.  Umps OTOH have created themselves a protected class, and are protected no matter how badly they f__k up.  Hell, they even let their worst officiate in the post season.

Would love to see the likes of Joe West and Angel Hernandez holding a sign and a cup under an overpass.  :cool:
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« Reply #111 on: October 15, 2021, 01:42:58 pm »
Don't get me wrong.  Love that Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, acquired from the NATS to the DODGERS are going back to the ALCS and maybe the World Series.

But for an elimination game, they should have cameras over the plate to verify if that was really a checked swing or not.

No kidding.  That was definitely not a swing.
Slow-motion replay is here:  https://streamable.com/ylr1mf


Would love to see the likes of Joe West and Angel Hernandez holding a sign and a cup under an overpass.  :cool:

Didn't you hear?  Cowboy Joe is retiring.  Too bad he can't take Angel and a few others we could name with him.



Also ....

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« Reply #112 on: October 15, 2021, 03:01:32 pm »
Don't get me wrong.  Love that Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, acquired from the NATS to the DODGERS are going back to the ALCS and maybe the World Series.

But for an elimination game, they should have cameras over the plate to verify if that was really a checked swing or not.

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I agree, the technology exist.

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Thank God Country Joe is retiring.
I hope he isn't umpiring during the World Series.

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« Reply #113 on: October 15, 2021, 03:06:52 pm »
No kidding.  That was definitely not a swing.
Slow-motion replay is here:  https://streamable.com/ylr1mf


Didn't you hear?  Cowboy Joe is retiring.  Too bad he can't take Angel and a few others we could name with him.


Starting with the entire umpiring crew from the last SF/LA series.

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« Reply #114 on: October 15, 2021, 03:47:15 pm »
Want an even better idea?  MLB should decertify their Union, wipe the slate clean, and base employment on performance, consistency, and accuracy.

@catfish1957

I am 100% behind your idea. It could go a long way toward improving the game for the players and the fans. I believe the outcome would have been the same if the ump hadn't made that bad call, but at least it would have felt like a legitimate win. Even my SIL in L.A. -- a rabid Dodger fan if ever there was one -- isn't happy about last night's ending.



Would love to see the likes of Joe West and Angel Hernandez holding a sign and a cup under an overpass.  :cool:

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« Reply #115 on: October 16, 2021, 10:29:53 pm »
TWO Grand Slams in 2 innings this afternoon by the Red Sox, who are up 9-1 right now.

This can't be considered 'good' for TV ratings.

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« Reply #116 on: October 17, 2021, 08:22:49 pm »
The Lord may punish me, but I'm pulling for the ASTROS to play the DODGERS in the World Series.

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« Reply #117 on: October 18, 2021, 11:53:59 am »


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After last night's game...there IS something endearing about the BRAVES.

Wish that Nick Matrakis was able to be part of it.

Edit to add:  IMO, the Dodgers have just lost Max Scherzer for the future.  He's gone.

One does not take Max out after only 4.2 innings on THAT 'stage'.  He gives up a 2 run bomb which only tied the score.


Edit 2 to add:  I miss the hell out of @EasyAce !!
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« Reply #118 on: October 18, 2021, 01:38:57 pm »
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Yeah, I miss Markakis, too.  Loved that guy.

Scherzer was saying in his post-game press conference last night that his arm was dead and he told them they'd need to take him out ... kind of shocking for him to admit that, really.

https://twitter.com/SportsNetLA/status/1449957989549416449


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« Reply #119 on: October 18, 2021, 01:40:35 pm »
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Yeah, I miss Markakis, too.  Loved that guy.

Scherzer was saying in his post-game press conference last night that his arm was dead and he told them they'd need to take him out ... kind of shocking for him to admit that, really.



What ever happened to EasyAce, does anyone know? I always enjoyed his post-game write-ups.

Dead arm?

Didn't Scherzer pitch for Dusty Baker a few years ago?  That'd make sense.
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« Reply #120 on: October 18, 2021, 02:30:08 pm »
TWO Grand Slams in 2 innings this afternoon by the Red Sox, who are up 9-1 right now.

This can't be considered 'good' for TV ratings.

The Lord may punish me, but I'm pulling for the ASTROS to play the DODGERS in the World Series.

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Trust me, I was in shock.
The Astros did put up 5, but you can't spot the Red Sox 9 in the first 2 innings.
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« Reply #121 on: October 18, 2021, 02:32:43 pm »
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After last night's game...there IS something endearing about the BRAVES.

Wish that Nick Matrakis was able to be part of it.

Edit to add:  IMO, the Dodgers have just lost Max Scherzer for the future.  He's gone.

One does not take Max out after only 4.2 innings on THAT 'stage'.  He gives up a 2 run bomb which only tied the score.


Edit 2 to add:  I miss the hell out of @EasyAce !!

If it is an Astros/Dodgers rematch, it may be without Scherzer AND McCullers.
I miss @EasyAce, too.

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« Reply #122 on: October 19, 2021, 06:43:12 pm »
Dead arm?

Didn't Scherzer pitch for Dusty Baker a few years ago?  That'd make sense.


The problem I have is he had demanded to be, taken out the dodgers weren't, like oh no and take the ball from him Joe Girardi would have skipped him in the rotation if he knew he had a dead arm, not just because of the NLCS but because it is the health of your player and the dodgers get in. And we are not. It's not right the dodgers don't deserve to be that close to the world series Dave Roberts needs to get replaced in the offseason. How does he let him pitch in a big-time game in that condition?
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« Reply #123 on: October 20, 2021, 04:36:26 pm »
You guys remember back in early June with Tyler Zombro of the Durham Bulls was hit in the head with a 104mph line drive? I hadn't heard anything about him lately so did a quick Google search and it looks like he's doing really well.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32084290/durham-bulls-pitcher-tyler-zombro-remarkable-recovery-being-hit-line-drive


Also, does anyone know where @EasyAce went? I miss his write-ups for these playoff games. Does anyone know if they are available elsewhere?
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« Reply #124 on: October 21, 2021, 12:38:00 am »
You guys remember back in early June with Tyler Zombro of the Durham Bulls was hit in the head with a 104mph line drive? I hadn't heard anything about him lately so did a quick Google search and it looks like he's doing really well.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32084290/durham-bulls-pitcher-tyler-zombro-remarkable-recovery-being-hit-line-drive


Also, does anyone know where @EasyAce went? I miss his write-ups for these playoff games. Does anyone know if they are available elsewhere?
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