8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

[Mabster]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Does this lightwave thing obstruct the batter's view when they're hitting? If so I'm a bit surprised that Melvin or the A's players haven't made a complaint about it. This seems like the perfect thing to make a stink over.

They're using led flashlights, cell phone screens, and camera flashes strobing. They're no way strong enough to blind from the stands. When you get many fans in a section doing it I'd think it's just distracting. Then again maybe not since the batters eyes are on the pitcher and batting eye. Not much different then those clapper sticks they used to give out there I guess.

[Mabster]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Nobody is watching this game on MLB Network?

I wanted to hear some non biased opinion on that interference call just now.

A's protesting the game.

[DrJones]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Nobody is watching this game on MLB Network?

I wanted to hear some non biased opinion on that interference call just now.

A's protesting the game.

Moot now. But I agree, the umps blew that one.

[Mabster]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Here it is. Chopper, not a pop up like it may look. Interference was called on the pitcher.

[OSUG1]

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So the obstruction was called on Moss, even though Aybar blatantly ran out of the base path into Otero and he has a clear path to the right. In picture form:

[Mabster]

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Yup. Set up perfectly so Gibson can say in his judgement Moss wasn't attempting to field the ball (which obviously he was) and that'll be that. Can't protest a judgment call.

Even though there is zero contact between Aybar and Moss and he doesn't obstruct at all. Makes complete sense.

Oh well, gotta go get the next three.

[ShowTyme15]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Johnny Venters scheduled to have his 3rd Tommy John surgery.

[Sportsforever]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Two gems from Chip Carey tonight:

"The outcome of tonight's game will depend on how many runs each team scores." - Yes, as opposed to how many touchdowns are scored.

"Barring a major collapse the Marlins won't be a 100 loss team again this year."

He just said this about a 65 win team…so unless more games are added to the schedule I'd say it's a safe bet they won't lose 100.

[TripleCrown9]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Two gems from Chip Carey tonight:

"The outcome of tonight's game will depend on how many runs each team scores." - Yes, as opposed to how many touchdowns are scored.

"Barring a major collapse the Marlins won't be a 100 loss team again this year."

He just said this about a 65 win team…so unless more games are added to the schedule I'd say it's a safe bet they won't lose 100.

He's been reading John Madden quotes.

"Usually the team that scores the most points is gonna win."

[SidVish]

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I'm liking this Soler kid. His 2nd homer tonight was smacked. It's pretty fun to watch.
7-11 3hr 6rbi in 3 games.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

I'm liking this Soler kid. His 2nd homer tonight was smacked. It's pretty fun to watch.
7-11 3hr 6rbi in 3 games.

Soler and Baez both.

Baez took Pat Neshek to the gap for a 2 RBI double as well. Neshek is one of the tougher RHP specialists in baseball. Between that and taking an elevated 102 mph Aroldis Chapman fastball to the warning track in Cincinnati earlier this week, this kid is showing some serious flashes of his talent. Only flashes though.

[Sportsforever]

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What an effort and nearly amazing play by Coco Crisp…hope he's okay.

[Mabster]

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What an effort and nearly amazing play by Coco Crisp…hope he's okay.

Talk about full effort. Can't give more then that.
Hopefully just knocked the breath out and doesn't aggravate his neck injury.

Very strange to see King Felix get lit up. 4 HR in 4 innings. Had never even given up 3 in a game before.

[Sportsforever]

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Talk about full effort. Can't give more then that.
Hopefully just knocked the breath out and doesn't aggravate his neck injury.

Very strange to see King Felix get lit up. 4 HR in 4 innings. Had never even given up 3 in a game before.

Very disappointed in King Felix tonight…I kind of counted that as a loss for the Nats and expected my Braves to pick up a game. Felix got his FIRST strikeout in the 5th tonight…just not on his game.

[Jr.]

Re: 8/25 - 9/7 Game Discussion Thread

Two gems from Chip Carey tonight:

"The outcome of tonight's game will depend on how many runs each team scores." - Yes, as opposed to how many touchdowns are scored.

"Barring a major collapse the Marlins won't be a 100 loss team again this year."

He just said this about a 65 win team…so unless more games are added to the schedule I'd say it's a safe bet they won't lose 100.

Hey, when you're right, you're right