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Old 04-13-2015, 09:14 PM   #201
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Rex Hudler's role model must be Bill Walton. I'm kind of glad he's not in SoCal anymore

It's a love/hate thing. He's somewhat like Cousin Eddie. Not so bright, but it's hard not to enjoy his tomfoolery.
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Old 04-13-2015, 11:56 PM   #202
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This still counts as a successful pickoff attempt, right?

Jon "Doesn't Have The Yips" Lester Airmails Throw To First Base

Seriously, I hope he gets his head fixed, but it's going to be funny to watch how much teams try to exploit this until then.
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Old 04-14-2015, 12:05 AM   #203
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Watch: Mets fan throws beer at Phillies outfielder | Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia

What a waste of a $9 beer...at least throw it on a player on a good team.

This would be a thread of its own if it was the other way.

With that said... Grady Sizemore? Really?
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Old 04-14-2015, 06:57 AM   #204
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It's a love/hate thing. He's somewhat like Cousin Eddie. Not so bright, but it's hard not to enjoy his tomfoolery.

And every once in awhile he will say something genuinely insightful and it's surprising, but also a little scary.
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:09 AM   #205
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This would be a thread of its own if it was the other way.

With that said... Grady Sizemore? Really?

It wouldn't need its own thread, there is already a 9 page thread about how Philly fans are the scum of the earth.
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:52 AM   #206
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This would be a thread of its own if it was the other way.

With that said... Grady Sizemore? Really?

Very sneaky by that Phillies fan to dress up as a Mets fan.
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:55 AM   #207
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With that said... Grady Sizemore? Really?

Well he did lose a ball in the sun later that led to a run... so... it worked?
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:00 AM   #208
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To bold to predict a Matt Harvey no no tonight?
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:34 AM   #209
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Surprisingly that beer didn't hurt Sizemore enough to put him out for half a season.
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:43 AM   #210
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Time of game is down 8 minutes compared to last year.

Small sample size right? Well, games in the first week of the season last year, were 4 seconds longer than those at the end of the year on average.

Down from 3:02 to 2:54
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:55 AM   #211
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To bold to predict a Matt Harvey no no tonight?

I wouldn't think they would allow him to stay in and finish it.
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:58 AM   #212
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More Rangers heading to the DL. In addition to Derek Holland getting put on the 60 day over the weekend, new outfielder Ryan Rua is out for at least 3 weeks with a fractured heel, and reliever Lisalverto Bonilla was moved from the 15 day to the 60 day and will have Tommy John surgery at the end of the week. I was hoping that last year was just an aberration on the injury front, but this season is starting off just as bad.

At what point is the training staff looked closely at here? Or the scouting evaluations are changed to more seriously consider injury history?

Very odd injury bug that continues to plague the Rangers.
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:58 AM   #213
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At what point is the training staff looked closely at here? Or the scouting evaluations are changed to more seriously consider injury history?

Very odd injury bug that continues to plague the Rangers.

People have been saying the same thing about Arsenal in the Premier League for years.
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Old 04-14-2015, 10:59 AM   #214
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We get it. You like the Royals. Please don't shit all over this thread as you cannot seem to avoid doing in just about every other thread you post in.

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Meh... we're all fans. This is a thread for baseball fans in general, and team specific fans. I don't mind anyone propping up their team.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:00 AM   #215
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It's a love/hate thing. He's somewhat like Cousin Eddie. Not so bright, but it's hard not to enjoy his tomfoolery.

Agreed. Hud is an acquired taste. Not someone I would want to always listen to, but good for a short bit.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:02 AM   #216
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I wouldn't think they would allow him to stay in and finish it.

27 guys x 3 strikes + one walk on a 3-2 pitch + half a foul per at bat = 101 pitches. Probably too many.

So let's back out that walked batter and go right to the perfecto. 95 pitches should be okay. Bring it on!

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Old 04-14-2015, 11:09 AM   #217
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I wouldn't think they would allow him to stay in and finish it.

Obviously I was a bit tongue in cheek, but that would be my concern as well, they had him on a 90 pitch count last outing.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:12 AM   #218
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Harvey gets routed and pulled in the 5th. You heard it here first.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:36 AM   #219
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At what point is the training staff looked closely at here? Or the scouting evaluations are changed to more seriously consider injury history?

Very odd injury bug that continues to plague the Rangers.

I was listening to the radio the other day and they were blaming it on Ryans philosopy of throw more and don't papmer these guys and he basically left the franchise in a mess.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:42 AM   #220
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I was listening to the radio the other day and they were blaming it on Ryans philosopy of throw more and don't papmer these guys and he basically left the franchise in a mess.

That might explain the pitcher injuries, but there have been a ton of position players as well. We'll have to see what the Astros look like in a couple of years to see if this holds water.
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Old 04-14-2015, 12:41 PM   #221
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That might explain the pitcher injuries, but there have been a ton of position players as well. We'll have to see what the Astros look like in a couple of years to see if this holds water.

Does Ray Ramirez have a brother?

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Old 04-14-2015, 01:21 PM   #222
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Old 04-14-2015, 03:29 PM   #223
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Royals finally get a loss. Rios out for a few weeks after fracturing his hand when being hit by a pitch. Too bad, as he was off to a good start. Thankfully, we do have some good depth right now. Whether it's Orlando or Dyson, the speed in the outfield just increased if that's possible.
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Old 04-14-2015, 03:40 PM   #224
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After last night's game, the Cubs are 2 games over .500 for the first time since 2009. Good lord.
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Old 04-14-2015, 03:58 PM   #225
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Royals finally get a loss. Rios out for a few weeks after fracturing his hand when being hit by a pitch. Too bad, as he was off to a good start. Thankfully, we do have some good depth right now. Whether it's Orlando or Dyson, the speed in the outfield just increased if that's possible.

Want speed... Terrance Gore was pulled from this afternoon's NW Arkansas game. You know what that means (and Butler's coming to town this weekend)!
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Old 04-14-2015, 04:10 PM   #226
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After last night's game, the Cubs are 2 games over .500 for the first time since 2009. Good lord.

But they'll miss the playoffs if Kris Bryant isn't there for the first ten games!
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Old 04-14-2015, 06:17 PM   #227
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So much for that
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Old 04-14-2015, 06:57 PM   #228
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Phillies starter hits 2 mets in one inning trying to pitch inside , including Cuddyer in the hand forcing him out of the game. Can't wait to see how Harvey responds. My guess is Utley gets it.
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:09 PM   #229
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Lets say a player is hit by a pitch and a warning is issued to both benches. The play is challenged and over turned and the player wasn't hit (lets say it just grazed the uniform), does the warning still stand?
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:22 PM   #230
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Grazing the uniform still counts as a hit by pitch.
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:33 PM   #231
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TV screens all over the restaurant tonight so I probably saw a months worth of baseball in a single meal.

Anyway though, the guy Harvey "hit" ... how in the world does that call stand after watching the replay? The ball touched nothing ... over & over & over. So how do you f' that call up? (on replay, real time I can understand)
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:42 PM   #232
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Grazing the uniform still counts as a hit by pitch.

I am aware of that. My point is it didn't hit the uniform but the ump initially thought it did, hence the overturn
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:43 PM   #233
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and there it is
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Old 04-14-2015, 07:45 PM   #234
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Catchers interference called on D'arnaud, are you kidding me!

Collins has to get tossed.....

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This is one of the worst umpired games I have ever seen in my 35 years of watching baseball.
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:46 PM   #236
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For God sakes, stop putting Gregg in games!

This is at least the third time he's given up two runs.
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Old 04-14-2015, 09:47 PM   #237
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I honestly do not see how Gregg pitches for the Reds again after tonight.
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Old 04-14-2015, 11:55 PM   #238
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Wow. Nolan Arenado just made a catch on a foul ball where I've never seen a third baseman get to at AT&T Park.
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How is that Carter Capps delivery legal.
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This is at least the third time he's given up two runs.

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I honestly do not see how Gregg pitches for the Reds again after tonight.

Gregg is the new JJ Hoover... they'll keep running him out there because they just need to get him going. Once he gets going, he'll be solid gold!
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Curious how Cards fans, and other fans, feel about them honoring Taveras opening day and wearing the patch?

IMO it is a disgrace to honor someone who drove intoxicated and took someones life in the process.

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Curious how Cards fans, and other fans, feel about them honoring Taveras opening day and wearing the patch?

IMO it is a disgrace to honor someone who drove intoxicated and took someones life in the process.

As someone who lost a girlfriend to a drunk driver.

+100.

It's abhorrent. I get that he was a massive prospect and a potential star down the road. It shouldn't matter. There should be no cause to celebrate a man who made the very immature and irresponsible decision to get behind the wheel of a vehicle drunk. I don't consider his girlfriend to be completely innocent either. She also made the decision to let him drive and to get into the vehicle with him.

I have no sympathy for drunk drivers.
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Old 04-15-2015, 08:39 AM   #245
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Curious how Cards fans, and other fans, feel about them honoring Taveras opening day and wearing the patch?

IMO it is a disgrace to honor someone who drove intoxicated and took someones life in the process.

That was kind of weird and I was wondering if it was appropriate myself.
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Old 04-15-2015, 08:55 AM   #246
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I'm guessing a part of it is that he was still a friend and teammate of the current players, and his death, even if it was his own doing, surely impacts them. Maybe best way was to remember him and his girlfriend before the first game and then move on. The year long patch is unnecessary and a bit too much of a tribute.

But I'm not a Cards fan.
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I'm guessing a part of it is that he was still a friend and teammate of the current players, and his death, even if it was his own doing, surely impacts them. Maybe best way was to remember him and his girlfriend before the first game and then move on. The year long patch is unnecessary and a bit too much of a tribute.

But I'm not a Cards fan.

I would be OK if the players wanted to do something internally, tape off his locker for the season or something, but to honor him in front of the fans and the baseball world for killing himself and someone else in the act of committing a crime IMO is a disgrace.
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This is one of the worst umpired games I have ever seen in my 35 years of watching baseball.

I agree. It was really bad. Including the Duda slide at home.
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I agree. It was really bad. Including the Duda slide at home.

I had to LOL when Hernandez was beside himself after that call yelling about the umps not getting anything right.
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Curious how Cards fans, and other fans, feel about them honoring Taveras opening day and wearing the patch?

IMO it is a disgrace to honor someone who drove intoxicated and took someones life in the process.

It's not exactly Chris Benoit tribute show level bad but it's close.
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