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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #50 on: May 09, 2023, 01:31:34 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on May 06, 2023, 10:16:34 pm
Yes, in 2019.  But that was just poking fun at Bellinger always looking like he's stoned.  (See the fine print in the meme.)

My Tigers are in second place, how did that happen?
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« Reply #51 on: May 09, 2023, 02:43:04 pm »
We watched the $74 million Rays beat the $279 million Yankees last weekend.    :pop41:

At first I wondered why our crowd booed so vociferously whenever Aaron Hicks came to the plate.  Turns out it was the Yankee fans along the third base line.  From upstairs it sounded like the whole stadium.  Hopefully the NYC refugees will help us fund a new place.  We have another series with them in August.
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« Reply #52 on: July 09, 2023, 08:12:05 pm »
Have already asked two of my sons, they both came up with the same opinion...different than mine.   LOL!

Figured I could get some agreement by the 'experts' here on the forum.

CASE:  THE MLB DRAFT...live right now on ESPN and MLB.

Turned it on as the ROYALS were "on the clock".  Their #1 pick...#8 overall.

They chose a 6-1, 200lb. two way catcher...age 18.  Fresh out of high school and COMMITTED to LSU, a perennial "FINAL FOUR" contender in college baseball.

It's my understanding that a draft pick is only good for one year...you only have the player locked up for a year with no guarantee he'll give up an education at Louisiana State University, where he can now make $$$ as a "Top Ten Pick"!

Would you all counsel your son to forego attending LSU, to whom you've committed...in order to enter the Kansas City Royals Farm System?

I understand everybody is looking for the next Bryce Harper or Juan Soto, but throwing away a 1st round pick among all those College World Series teams?

...scratching my head.

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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #53 on: July 09, 2023, 08:29:45 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 09, 2023, 08:12:05 pm
Have already asked two of my sons, they both came up with the same opinion...different than mine.   LOL!

Figured I could get some agreement by the 'experts' here on the forum.

CASE:  THE MLB DRAFT...live right now on ESPN and MLB.

Turned it on as the ROYALS were "on the clock".  Their #1 pick...#8 overall.

They chose a 6-1, 200lb. two way catcher...age 18.  Fresh out of high school and COMMITTED to LSU, a perennial "FINAL FOUR" contender in college baseball.

It's my understanding that a draft pick is only good for one year...you only have the player locked up for a year with no guarantee he'll give up an education at Louisiana State University, where he can now make $$$ as a "Top Ten Pick"!

Would you all counsel your son to forego attending LSU, to whom you've committed...in order to enter the Kansas City Royals Farm System?

I understand everybody is looking for the next Bryce Harper or Juan Soto, but throwing away a 1st round pick among all those College World Series teams?

...scratching my head.

I watched a similar thing unfold years ago when I was coaching American Legion ball. One of our players was drafted right out of HS by the Reds, his dad talked him into turning that down and honoring his commitment to play college ball at a major Texas school. All American as a freekin freshman and sophomore sometime before his junior season the kid got badly hurt playing intramural football. Never played an inning of pro ball.  I know what I would tell your guy @DCPatriot 
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #54 on: July 09, 2023, 09:12:13 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on July 09, 2023, 08:29:45 pm
I watched a similar thing unfold years ago when I was coaching American Legion ball. One of our players was drafted right out of HS by the Reds, his dad talked him into turning that down and honoring his commitment to play college ball at a major Texas school. All American as a freekin freshman and sophomore sometime before his junior season the kid got badly hurt playing intramural football. Never played an inning of pro ball.  I know what I would tell your guy @DCPatriot

@Bigun  Was thinking of you when I posted that...should have pinged you.  LOL!

 :beer:   That's my take, too!   Plus, baseball contracts are 'guaranteed'

Ask Stephen Strasburg.   happy77
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« Reply #55 on: July 09, 2023, 10:16:28 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 09, 2023, 09:12:13 pm
@Bigun  Was thinking of you when I posted that...should have pinged you.  LOL!

 :beer:   That's my take, too!   Plus, baseball contracts are 'guaranteed'

Ask Stephen Strasburg.   happy77

I started to just post something my uncle and hunting buddy told me many times @DCPatriot

"A bird in hand is worth ten in the bush!"

He was right!
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« Reply #56 on: July 09, 2023, 11:39:13 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 09, 2023, 08:12:05 pm
Turned it on as the ROYALS were "on the clock".  Their #1 pick...#8 overall.

They chose a 6-1, 200lb. two way catcher...age 18.  Fresh out of high school and COMMITTED to LSU, a perennial "FINAL FOUR" contender in college baseball.

It's my understanding that a draft pick is only good for one year...you only have the player locked up for a year with no guarantee he'll give up an education at Louisiana State University, where he can now make $$$ as a "Top Ten Pick"!

I had thought a drafted player was locked up for two years, but I could easily be wrong about that.  I remember when Josh Booty got drafted even though he was committed to go to LSU.  But for Booty, he was a two-sport athlete.  So he took the baseball money and after a few years washed out in Double-A, then went back to LSU to be the starting QB on the football team.

Anyhoo, if this #8 pick catcher is serious about playing ball professionally, then he needs to leverage his LSU scholarship for the biggest signing bonus he can get, and then tell LSU he now has his own tuition money and won't be playing baseball there.  He will learn much more playing A-ball in two years than he would ever learn playing in college.  And he will have a sooner separation from the cursed aluminum bat.

By age 23, he could be dominating Double-A, ready for a callup to the show.  But after four years of college, it will take him at least another three years to reach that same level.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #57 on: July 10, 2023, 03:24:06 am »
Quote from: Hoodat on July 09, 2023, 11:39:13 pm
I had thought a drafted player was locked up for two years, but I could easily be wrong about that.  I remember when Josh Booty got drafted even though he was committed to go to LSU.  But for Booty, he was a two-sport athlete.  So he took the baseball money and after a few years washed out in Double-A, then went back to LSU to be the starting QB on the football team.

Anyhoo, if this #8 pick catcher is serious about playing ball professionally, then he needs to leverage his LSU scholarship for the biggest signing bonus he can get, and then tell LSU he now has his own tuition money and won't be playing baseball there.  He will learn much more playing A-ball in two years than he would ever learn playing in college.  And he will have a sooner separation from the cursed aluminum bat.

By age 23, he could be dominating Double-A, ready for a callup to the show.  But after four years of college, it will take him at least another three years to reach that same level.

Thanks, @Hoodat   

This particular kid was the Texas "GATORADE PLAYER OF THE YEAR"...seems they're all going for the next Shohei Ohtani.  You also may be right about the 2 year lock-in/
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #58 on: July 10, 2023, 01:41:22 pm »
Schoenfield: {ESPN}  https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37985650/2023-mlb-draft-day-1-winners-losers-top-prospects-available

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As for my least favorite, hard to believe, but it's the Kansas City Royals. Taking a prep catcher in the top 10? No, thank you. Blake Mitchell is the first one taken that high since Kyle Skipworth in 2008. Never heard of Skipworth? That's because he never reached the majors. There's a reason teams rarely select high school catchers that high anymore: History says most of them don't pan out. No matter the scouting grades, it's an extremely risky selection.


@Bigun  @Hoodat     :pondering:    :laugh:
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« Reply #59 on: July 10, 2023, 07:47:47 pm »
If the kid can hit, then he won't be a catcher for long.  The best value of a catcher is leading the defense and calling pitches.
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« Reply #60 on: July 10, 2023, 08:00:01 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on July 10, 2023, 07:47:47 pm
If the kid can hit, then he won't be a catcher for long.  The best value of a catcher is leading the defense and calling pitches.

Sean Murphy would like a word. 
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« Reply #61 on: July 19, 2023, 10:21:38 am »
Such high hopes for my Baltimore Orioles (although I admit I couldn't write out the starting lineup or position roster)

Coming out of the Break, sweeping the Marlins. 

The O's are the hottest team in MLB right now...until they got embarrassed by the L.A. Dodgers...in Camden Yards!!

Was almost ready to go to one of these games.  Saved $150 and a case of heartburn.
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« Reply #62 on: July 30, 2023, 03:03:33 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on July 19, 2023, 10:21:38 am
Such high hopes for my Baltimore Orioles (although I admit I couldn't write out the starting lineup or position roster)

Coming out of the Break, sweeping the Marlins. 

The O's are the hottest team in MLB right now...until they got embarrassed by the L.A. Dodgers...in Camden Yards!!

Was almost ready to go to one of these games.  Saved $150 and a case of heartburn.

How many teams do you root for? Weren't you all in for the Nationals before the Orioles?
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« Reply #63 on: July 30, 2023, 08:48:34 pm »
Quote from: AllThatJazzZ on July 30, 2023, 03:03:33 pm
How many teams do you root for? Weren't you all in for the Nationals before the Orioles?
That's the great thing about AL and NL. You can have a team in each league and (at least historically) you don't have to pick and choose until the World Series.
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« Reply #64 on: July 30, 2023, 09:25:37 pm »
Quote from: Polly Ticks on July 10, 2023, 08:00:01 pm
Sean Murphy would like a word.

I seem to recall another Murphy who started out as a catcher.
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« Reply #65 on: July 31, 2023, 08:59:39 am »
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I seem to recall another Murphy who started out as a catcher.
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« Reply #66 on: July 31, 2023, 10:42:01 am »
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on July 30, 2023, 08:48:34 pm
That's the great thing about AL and NL. You can have a team in each league and (at least historically) you don't have to pick and choose until the World Series.

I get your point. I can only invest my heart, energy and focus in one team at a time.
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« Reply #67 on: August 01, 2023, 03:26:24 pm »
Verlander is back in an Astros uni. This is as it should be.
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« Reply #69 on: August 02, 2023, 12:18:38 pm »
Quote from: AllThatJazzZ on August 01, 2023, 03:26:24 pm
Verlander is back in an Astros uni. This is as it should be.

At a loss of their best prosepect though, who had the tag potential "perennial all star" pinned to him.

Also add the fact that Verlander in his older age has almost consistently faded by season's end each of the past 5 seasons he's played in?
Didn't like this move at all.
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« Reply #71 on: August 02, 2023, 08:36:13 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 02, 2023, 12:18:38 pm
At a loss of their best prosepect though, who had the tag potential "perennial all star" pinned to him.

Also add the fact that Verlander in his older age has almost consistently faded by season's end each of the past 5 seasons he's played in?
Didn't like this move at all.

@catfish1957

What, if any, remedies would you have addressed in the trade for the things that ail us right now?
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« Reply #72 on: August 02, 2023, 10:59:41 pm »
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@catfish1957

What, if any, remedies would you have addressed in the trade for the things that ail us right now?

Get everyone healthy and make the run with bad ass team you already have.  stRangers are new to pennant races of late, and I am guessing they will fold come September.
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« Reply #73 on: August 03, 2023, 01:04:03 am »
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At a loss of their best prosepect though, who had the tag potential "perennial all star" pinned to him.

Also add the fact that Verlander in his older age has almost consistently faded by season's end each of the past 5 seasons he's played in?
Didn't like this move at all.

Supposedly the Mets ate the bulk of his (absurd) salary.  The team benefits as long as they do not use him as a workhorse.  Most prospects flame out - huge gamble there - but few will complain if the Astros get 2 more trophies.
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« Reply #74 on: August 03, 2023, 10:59:50 am »
I guess no hitters while facing the minimum number of batters thrown by lesser known pitchers are no longer notable these days.
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« Reply #75 on: August 03, 2023, 12:01:50 pm »
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I guess no hitters while facing the minimum number of batters thrown by lesser known pitchers are no longer notable these days.

It was a "Maddux" and it was beautiful!  What a fantastic accomplishment for that young man.
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« Reply #76 on: August 03, 2023, 12:12:13 pm »
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It was a "Maddux" and it was beautiful!  What a fantastic accomplishment for that young man.

One walk away from a perfect game and not a mention of it here until I brought it up three days after it happened.   **nononono*
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« Reply #77 on: August 03, 2023, 12:27:35 pm »
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One walk away from a perfect game and not a mention of it here until I brought it up three days after it happened.   **nononono*

Yeah, this thread is pretty much dead these days.   :shrug:
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« Reply #78 on: August 03, 2023, 03:20:07 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on August 02, 2023, 10:59:41 pm
Get everyone healthy and make the run with bad ass team you already have.  stRangers are new to pennant races of late, and I am guessing they will fold come September.

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So, basically wishin' and hopin', eh? Let me guess. Were you one of the 3%?  ****slapping It's okay. You're a neighbor, so I'll always have a soft heart for you.  :beer:

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« Reply #79 on: August 03, 2023, 03:29:02 pm »
Quote from: Bigun on August 03, 2023, 10:59:50 am
I guess no hitters while facing the minimum number of batters thrown by lesser known pitchers are no longer notable these days.

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It's notable to me, but after crowing about the Verlander trade, I thought my mentioning it might be over the line. Don't want anyone to think this Texan brags too much.  wink777

Thanks for bringing it up, neighbor. It was an amazing day to be an Astros fan! I was elated for Framber. What a contrast between that performance and his struggles of late. I sincerely hope we have him back as the pitcher we know as well as Javier. If everyone is able to figure out what ails them, it's not impossible for us to take another title. One thing I do NOT want to do is lose the division to that gang up there in North Texas.
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« Reply #80 on: August 03, 2023, 06:09:56 pm »
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@catfish1957

So, basically wishin' and hopin', eh? Let me guess. Were you one of the 3%?  ****slapping It's okay. You're a neighbor, so I'll always have a soft heart for you.  :beer:

@AllThatJazzZ

Maybe I have a different perspective in that I have been a fan of the team since age 7 (1965) and have vivid memories of the team being inept and not competitive.  I really don't want to throw the dice and have to go through another half decade of losing 90-100 games.
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« Reply #81 on: August 04, 2023, 01:00:28 am »
Quote from: AllThatJazzZ on August 03, 2023, 03:29:02 pm
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It's notable to me, but after crowing about the Verlander trade, I thought my mentioning it might be over the line. Don't want anyone to think this Texan brags too much.  wink777

Thanks for bringing it up, neighbor. It was an amazing day to be an Astros fan! I was elated for Framber. What a contrast between that performance and his struggles of late. I sincerely hope we have him back as the pitcher we know as well as Javier. If everyone is able to figure out what ails them, it's not impossible for us to take another title. One thing I do NOT want to do is lose the division to that gang up there in North Texas.

Javi's not back yet.  **nononono*
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« Reply #82 on: August 14, 2023, 11:46:24 am »
Yikes!

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays...All Star FRANCO removed from lineup...for social media posts.

Just found out that he is being accused of having a relationship with a FOURTEEN (14) year old girl.

THIS on the heels of them shutting down their ACE for the rest of the season.

THIS as the Baltimore Orioles go up 3 games (4 in the 'lost' column)

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/rays-wander-franco-social-media-allegations-mlb-investigation/edeky1nmlscuihspjje8roqc
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #83 on: August 14, 2023, 01:30:16 pm »
Quote from: DCPatriot on August 14, 2023, 11:46:24 am
Yikes!

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays...All Star FRANCO removed from lineup...for social media posts.

Just found out that he is being accused of having a relationship with a FOURTEEN (14) year old girl.

THIS on the heels of them shutting down their ACE for the rest of the season.

THIS as the Baltimore Orioles go up 3 games (4 in the 'lost' column)

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/rays-wander-franco-social-media-allegations-mlb-investigation/edeky1nmlscuihspjje8roqc

Yikes is right.
 
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« Reply #84 on: August 14, 2023, 04:11:14 pm »
Why a 14 year old, I will never understand. These sports pros have no shortage of women, many beautiful, vying for their attention. Have to be sick and depraved.
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« Reply #85 on: August 15, 2023, 08:19:07 am »
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« Reply #86 on: August 15, 2023, 11:26:40 pm »
Quote from: LadyLiberty on August 14, 2023, 04:11:14 pm
Why a 14 year old, I will never understand. These sports pros have no shortage of women, many beautiful, vying for their attention. Have to be sick and depraved.

Hey, she had the body of an 11-year-old.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #87 on: August 24, 2023, 01:13:37 pm »
Shohei.   8888crybaby

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The news was devastating, heartbreaking, leaving the baseball world cursing to the heavens.

The greatest show on earth was cruelly ripped away from us in a late night Los Angeles Angels press conference.

Instead of having a chance for one last celebration this season, one last ovation to show our appreciation, we’re left with the numbing news that Shohei Ohtani’s historic two-way season is over.

Ohtani, who gave his heart, soul and now his arm to the Angels, no longer will be able to pitch again this season.

He was informed Wednesday that he has a torn UCL in his right elbow, which could require Tommy John elbow surgery, ending his 2023 season on the mound, and perhaps creating a seismic shift in his future.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2023/08/24/angels-shohei-ohtani-ucl-injury-out-for-season-free-agency/70666519007/
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #88 on: August 24, 2023, 01:52:40 pm »
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Shohei.   8888crybaby

That truly sucks @Polly Ticks baseball can be really cruel at times.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #89 on: August 24, 2023, 02:21:04 pm »
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That truly sucks @Polly Ticks baseball can be really cruel at times.

And to think that he was on the trading block before the deadline.  Some team dodged a bullet.
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« Reply #90 on: August 24, 2023, 02:38:27 pm »
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And to think that he was on the trading block before the deadline.  Some team dodged a bullet.

He's a free agent at the end of this season.  He's not going to get nearly as much, obviously ... but I still wouldn't be mad if my team were willing to take that risk for a reasonable amount. Even if he never pitches again, he's a heck of a slugger. He's a huge crowd favorite, too.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #91 on: August 24, 2023, 06:05:46 pm »

Red Sox 17
Astros     1

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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #92 on: August 24, 2023, 07:23:13 pm »
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Red Sox 17
Astros     1

 :laugh:

I changed the channel and watched Tijuana, Mexico vs Curacao in the Little League World Series. Great game! Curacao will play Taipei for the international title.

I'm pulling for Texas (the kids live about 15 miles from me in Needville, pop. 3000).  One more win against the winner of the West (El Segundo, CA) vs Northwest (Seattle) --both of which they have already beat in the tournament -- to get the US title and they will play in the finals.

Yesterday's game (Needville, TX vs Seattle) went into overtime (9 innings) tied at 0-0.  Needville finally scored in the top of the 9th and held Seattle at bay to end the game. Check out the final play by the shortstop (skip to 11:30): 

https://twitter.com/comlabman/status/1694787457131094128
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #93 on: August 24, 2023, 07:49:32 pm »
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That is awesome!  Thanks for sharing!   happy77
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #94 on: August 24, 2023, 09:33:38 pm »
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Red Sox 17
Astros     1

 :laugh:

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« Reply #95 on: August 24, 2023, 09:34:31 pm »
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Shohei.   8888crybaby

Such a heartbreaking development.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #96 on: August 25, 2023, 04:59:45 pm »
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Piss up a rope.

Watched to the end so I could witness the dawning of a new career in pitching by Martin Maldonado. It was a hot mess, but the fans made the best of the moment, rooting for Maldy in the top of the 9th before leaving the ball park.

Tomorrow's another day. Maybe next year, Dusty will be gone.

While it's true I'm still vexed that the ASTROS cheating essentially went unpunished internally in MLB, my post was coming more from an ORIOLES fan.

And to see these young guys play together like this is very rewarding. With a bargain basement payroll.

Even more is to see the Yankees buried in the basement not being able to buy a 'win'.
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« Reply #97 on: August 25, 2023, 06:37:19 pm »
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #98 on: August 25, 2023, 06:44:05 pm »
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Strasburg 2.0.

Speaking of which ...

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2019 World Series MVP Strasburg plans to retire (source)

Stephen Strasburg, MVP of the 2019 World Series, is planning to retire from baseball, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Thursday. The news was first reported by The Washington Post. The Nationals have a press conference tentatively scheduled for Sept. 9, according to The Post. The Nationals have not confirmed the report.

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Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Nationals after that World Series-winning season, at the time breaking the record for the highest-value contract for a pitcher. Since putting pen to paper on that deal, Strasburg pitched only 31 1/3 innings.

https://www.mlb.com/news/stephen-strasburg-retirement-nationals

~$7.82 million per inning.  Not too shabby.
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Re: Baseball 2023
« Reply #99 on: August 25, 2023, 10:28:16 pm »
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While it's true I'm still vexed that the ASTROS cheating essentially went unpunished internally in MLB, my post was coming more from an ORIOLES fan.

And to see these young guys play together like this is very rewarding. With a bargain basement payroll.

Even more is to see the Yankees buried in the basement not being able to buy a 'win'.

Orioles fan?  I thought you were a Nat's fan.  Nevermind, I guess you are a cheap bandwaggoner huh?
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