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[TheMatrix31]

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Remember the Shelby Miller for Dansby Samsonite trade?

Looks like everyone lost that one so far

Yeah, it's been the Ender Inciarte Trade thus far.

Excellent and very likable player.

Hopefully Mary Swanson wakes up and makes it a total wash.

[Jr.]

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Braves got Ender Inciarte in that deal too. I'd still say they're the winners.

I thought he was in another trade. Damn the DBacks were dumb.

[TripleCrown9]

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Speaking of Arizona, I know it's uncommon but the more I see them, the more I like the Dbacks uniforms.

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[Money99]

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Speaking of Arizona, I know it's uncommon but the more I see them, the more I like the Dbacks uniforms.

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I don't mind any of those except for the dark grey unis. The highlight blue looks grosse IMO.
Like something dbag Softball Guy would wear, lol.

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[ShowTyme15]

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I thought he was in another trade. Damn the DBacks were dumb.

He wasn't in a trade, but a few years back he was a Rule 5 pick of the Phillies who returned him to the Snakes. He got called up either that year or the year after (Can't remember) and the rest is history.

[TheMatrix31]

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Hey, a free and easy way to make a special day with the attention all on baseball?

How about a Hall of Fame Saturday on the last day of July, with the ceremony and the speeches starting at 1pm ET, followed by a full slate of games across the country starting at 6pm ET with multiple nationally televised games. Call it "National Baseball Day" or something like that. I mean, make it a damn event. Have discussion panels on TV, youth events and viewing parties across the country, etc. It's not that hard.

This business of having the Hall of Fame Ceremony going on during a normal Sunday schedule of games is absolutely absurd. I know I was watching actual baseball while the ceremony was going on live and am just now watching it recorded. You're making people choose whether to watch the ceremony or to watch live baseball? So dumb. It's a waste of history, which I believe is absolutely critical to building new fans. Since baseball "doesn't have the action and the stars" that football or basketball "does," rooting interest has to be drummed up by promoting the pageantry, the legend, the romanticism of the sport. They have to learn to appreciate the magnitude and impact of the sport along with the game.

Just so many easy things this damn league can do better. It's so frustrating.

[Master Live 013]

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^^^ I would include playing the Futures Game during a slate of games too and announcing the MLB season awards weeks after the season has ended in November.

[PhilliesFan13]

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Jeremy Guthrie has announced his retirement.

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[redsox4evur]

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Bartman got a WS ring from the Cubs.


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[TripleCrown9]

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Bartman got a WS ring from the Cubs.


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Good for him. Not many people could handle all the undeserved bull**** he has.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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Bartman got a WS ring from the Cubs.


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The Cubs are trying to get it to him, but with the headphones on they haven't been able to hand it to him yet.


Too soon?

[l3ulvl]

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The Cubs are trying to get it to him, but with the headphones on they haven't been able to hand it to him yet.


Too soon?

why are the headphones blocking his hands?

[TheMatrix31]

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I don't think he should have gotten a ring. That's pretty lame.

I hope this means we'll never hear about him again.

[WaitTilNextYear]

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why are the headphones blocking his hands?

Well how do you wear headphones?

[Speedy]

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Bartman got a WS ring from the Cubs.


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Nice ring, too.

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It actually got a statement out of Bartman:

http://wgntv.com/2017/07/31/steve-ba...pionship-ring/

“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring. I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations. Most meaningful is the genuine outreach from the Ricketts family, on behalf of the Cubs organization and fans, signifying to me that I am welcomed back into the Cubs family and have their support going forward. I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over.

I humbly receive the ring not only as a symbol of one of the most historic achievements in sports, but as an important reminder for how we should treat each other in today’s society. My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain.

Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and reconciliation process for all involved. To that end, I request the media please respect my privacy, and the privacy of my family. I will not participate in interviews or further public statements at this time.

Words alone cannot express my heartfelt thanks to the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Theo Epstein, and the entire Cubs organization for this extraordinary gift, and for providing the City of Chicago and Cubs fans everywhere an unforgettable World Championship in 2016. I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving forward with my life."