MLB 2013 Thread - Page 12

jonumberone · 07-17-2013, 06:01 AM

Hey Tom, it's a good thing the Tigers don't have a bullpen, because Leyland has no idea how to manage one.

You have the greatest closer of all time, and you go to him in the 8th?
I understand his reasoning, and I understand he's used to 3 run leads evaporating with his pen, but there's something about seeing Rivera in the 9th that just feels right.

It was a wonderful scene at Citi Field last night.
I had wondered if Enter Sandman would play.
Kudos to the Mets and their fans last night for allowing that moment to happen.
It was nice to see all the top players in the game pay homage to Mo, and let him have the field to himself.
I do think giving him the MVP was a bit superfluous.
When they gave it to Ripkin Jr in the same scenario, he had the decency to hit a homerun.
As I mentioned, Mo didn't get the save.

The one thing Baseball does better than all the other sports is give you dramatic moments.
The slower pace of the sport, which most of it's critic's detest, is exactly what leads to the drama.
It is unmatched in its ability to slow down the moment, freeze time, and have you hang on every pitch.
Because of that, I feel the ovations last a little bit longer in Baseball.

Over the years, the All Star game has lost most of it's luster for me, but I was into last night's game.
Not solely for Mo, but for Harvey too.
From a NY perspective, you have the youngster starting the game, and the old man finishing it (almost).
That kind of story is easy to watch.

kelmac07 · 07-17-2013, 06:14 AM

Twice in a month that I agree with Dom. WTF??? Didn't at all understand why Leyland put Mo in during the 8th?

Dave128 · 07-17-2013, 09:10 AM

I fell asleep and didn't see the last few innings. That really is shitty what happened to Mo. He most certainly should have been given the ball in the ninth. He deserves it being one of, if not the, best closers the game has ever seen.

icehog3 · 07-17-2013, 09:27 AM

Stuff like that is why I don't watch the All Star Game, Dom.

Dave128 · 07-17-2013, 10:55 AM

Not sure how true this is, but heard that the reason Leyland (in his own words I think) used Mo in the 8th: He was afraid that, if the NL scored any runs in the 8th to take the lead, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to use Mo to close.

07-17-2013, 08:09 PM

Went to a Braves game on the 28th of June to watch them retire Chipper Jones number...had a great time with the wife and took a few pretty good pics..check em out when you get a chance!!

http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/Ro.../Braves%20Game

CigarSquid · 07-18-2013, 08:35 AM

Some awesome pictures there Royln

shilala · 07-18-2013, 10:22 AM

I agreed totally with having Mo throw in the 8th.
It made complete sense. A lesser manager, or one who hasn't been screwed time and again by his bullpen in every way imaginable, may not have even seen the possibility of losing the lead in the 8th and not throwing to the NL in the 9th.

Imagine the horror had he not used Mo and then lost the lead and didn't get to pitch to the NL in the 9th? Everyone in the world would have called him every name in the book, cursed his birth, and crucified him in the media. "Mo's last All-Star game" was literally why I watched the whole thing. I couldn't imagine not seeing him.
There's no doubt at all that Leyland did the right thing. None.

shilala · 07-19-2013, 10:00 AM

What is the ballpark with the ramped up earth in center field?
I've never seen it before or never noticed it. I saw a replay where someone made a catch running up that ramp and thought "Are you kidding me? That'd take you right out by the knees."
The guy made the play right at the very short center field wall.

jonumberone · 07-19-2013, 10:04 AM

That's Minute Maid Park in Houston, Scott.
I never understood it either, but I heard it was an homage to something, just can't remember.

Edit: Apparently it has a name. Tal's Hill

From Wikipedia

Quote:

In contrast to the ease of hitting a home run to the Crawford Boxes, it is quite difficult to hit a ball out in center field, as the dead-center wall is 436 ft (133 m) from home plate. Fielding is a challenge there as well, due to the 90-foot (27 m) wide center field incline known as Tal's Hill, for former team president Tal Smith, an element taken from Crosley Field and other historic ballparks (in a bit of gallows humor, the hill is also known as the "Grassy Knoll"), and the flagpole in play, an element taken from Yankee Stadium before its remodeling in the mid-'70s and Tiger Stadium among others. Milwaukee Brewers player Richie Sexson once hit a ball off the flagpole. There was a mark there until the 2011 season, when the pole was repainted.

Coach Deg · 07-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Braun suspended the rest of the year.

AdamJoshua · 07-22-2013, 05:26 PM

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Braun, an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, admitted to wrongdoing and apologized in a statement for his actions, saying "I am not perfect."

Look at his numbers last year compared to this, can't wait till they bust Davis ...

The first of many, when you think about all the "star" players they are talking about suspending it's pretty shocking, hell 5 of them played for the Yankees last year

kelmac07 · 07-22-2013, 06:21 PM

I really feel for the Brewers fans that stood beside him. What a joke he turned out to be.

icehog3 · 07-22-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

I really feel for the Brewers fans that stood beside him. What a joke he turned out to be.

Funny thing is, a lot of the Brewers fans I know never liked Braun, Mac.

King James · 07-22-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Funny thing is, a lot of the Brewers fans I know never liked Braun, Mac.

Like me

icehog3 · 07-22-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King James

Like me

You were my first thought when I read this.

King James · 07-23-2013, 09:54 AM

This article explains pretty well why he is such a POS:
http://www.slate.com/articles/sports...but_there.html

"If you test positive and get suspended, then it’s standard procedure to explain away your absence from the field by passing the blame to someone else. If you test positive and don’t get suspended, then you should accept your good fortune and keep your mouth shut. Instead, Braun decided to run up the scoreboard on his ill-gotten victory"

shilala · 07-23-2013, 11:17 AM

This is costing Braun 3.5M. I wish he'd go back to lying, I just had to dump him off my fantasy roster.
It was as good a time as any to take a suspension. His thumb is nagging and the Brewers aren't going anywhere.
I think 3.5M and 65 games is a bit overdone, but being as he already skated once, he had it coming and I think it's fair. It may be a bit too big a penalty for other guys who haven't had any history of this kind of stuff, if there are any. I haven't looked at the list yet, but I will in a few minutes here...

Really? They only suspended Braun? Oh, brother.

Coach Deg · 07-27-2013, 07:14 AM

How about some love in here for the 1st Place Rays?????

AdamJoshua · 07-29-2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Deg

How about some love in here for the 1st Place Rays?????

Does any one including people in Tampa show them any love?

They can't even sell tickets during the playoffs, best shop for some love elsewhere.

07-17-2013, 06:01 AM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Hey Tom, it's a good thing the Tigers don't have a bullpen, because Leyland has no idea how to manage one. You have the greatest closer of all time, and you go to him in the 8th? I understand his reasoning, and I understand he's used to 3 run leads evaporating with his pen, but there's something about seeing Rivera in the 9th that just feels right. It was a wonderful scene at Citi Field last night. I had wondered if Enter Sandman would play. Kudos to the Mets and their fans last night for allowing that moment to happen. It was nice to see all the top players in the game pay homage to Mo, and let him have the field to himself. I do think giving him the MVP was a bit superfluous. When they gave it to Ripkin Jr in the same scenario, he had the decency to hit a homerun. As I mentioned, Mo didn't get the save. The one thing Baseball does better than all the other sports is give you dramatic moments. The slower pace of the sport, which most of it's critic's detest, is exactly what leads to the drama. It is unmatched in its ability to slow down the moment, freeze time, and have you hang on every pitch. Because of that, I feel the ovations last a little bit longer in Baseball. Over the years, the All Star game has lost most of it's luster for me, but I was into last night's game. Not solely for Mo, but for Harvey too. From a NY perspective, you have the youngster starting the game, and the old man finishing it (almost). That kind of story is easy to watch. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

07-17-2013, 06:14 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Twice in a month that I agree with Dom. WTF??? Didn't at all understand why Leyland put Mo in during the 8th? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" Last edited by kelmac07; 07-17-2013 at 06:26 AM.

07-17-2013, 09:10 AM	#3
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I fell asleep and didn't see the last few innings. That really is shitty what happened to Mo. He most certainly should have been given the ball in the ninth. He deserves it being one of, if not the, best closers the game has ever seen. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-17-2013, 09:27 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Stuff like that is why I don't watch the All Star Game, Dom. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-17-2013, 10:55 AM	#5
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Not sure how true this is, but heard that the reason Leyland (in his own words I think) used Mo in the 8th: He was afraid that, if the NL scored any runs in the 8th to take the lead, he wouldn't have had the opportunity to use Mo to close. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-17-2013, 08:09 PM	#6
roro16 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Went to a Braves game on the 28th of June to watch them retire Chipper Jones number...had a great time with the wife and took a few pretty good pics..check em out when you get a chance!! http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/Ro.../Braves%20Game

07-18-2013, 08:35 AM	#7
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Some awesome pictures there Royln __________________ gaRRy

07-18-2013, 10:22 AM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I agreed totally with having Mo throw in the 8th. It made complete sense. A lesser manager, or one who hasn't been screwed time and again by his bullpen in every way imaginable, may not have even seen the possibility of losing the lead in the 8th and not throwing to the NL in the 9th. Imagine the horror had he not used Mo and then lost the lead and didn't get to pitch to the NL in the 9th? Everyone in the world would have called him every name in the book, cursed his birth, and crucified him in the media. "Mo's last All-Star game" was literally why I watched the whole thing. I couldn't imagine not seeing him. There's no doubt at all that Leyland did the right thing. None. __________________

07-19-2013, 10:00 AM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread What is the ballpark with the ramped up earth in center field? I've never seen it before or never noticed it. I saw a replay where someone made a catch running up that ramp and thought "Are you kidding me? That'd take you right out by the knees." The guy made the play right at the very short center field wall. __________________

07-22-2013, 05:07 PM	#11
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread Braun suspended the rest of the year.

07-22-2013, 06:21 PM	#13
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread I really feel for the Brewers fans that stood beside him. What a joke he turned out to be. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-23-2013, 09:54 AM	#17
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread This article explains pretty well why he is such a POS: http://www.slate.com/articles/sports...but_there.html "If you test positive and get suspended, then it’s standard procedure to explain away your absence from the field by passing the blame to someone else. If you test positive and don’t get suspended, then you should accept your good fortune and keep your mouth shut. Instead, Braun decided to run up the scoreboard on his ill-gotten victory" __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

07-23-2013, 11:17 AM	#18
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread This is costing Braun 3.5M. I wish he'd go back to lying, I just had to dump him off my fantasy roster. It was as good a time as any to take a suspension. His thumb is nagging and the Brewers aren't going anywhere. I think 3.5M and 65 games is a bit overdone, but being as he already skated once, he had it coming and I think it's fair. It may be a bit too big a penalty for other guys who haven't had any history of this kind of stuff, if there are any. I haven't looked at the list yet, but I will in a few minutes here... Really? They only suspended Braun? Oh, brother. __________________ Last edited by shilala; 07-23-2013 at 11:22 AM.

07-27-2013, 07:14 AM	#19
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: MLB 2013 Thread How about some love in here for the 1st Place Rays?????