MLB Off-Topic

[DieHardYankee26]

It's odd to me because I always thought their justification for not wearing bright cleats and having bat designs was because it's distracting, I guess for one weekend that doesn't matter anymore? I don't really hate it, just think it's weird. The nickname thing is irrelevant to me for obvious reasons.

[SPTO]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

*shoots self*

LOL! That's exactly the reaction I expected from you Matrix.

I agree, this isn't something i'm 100% in love with but for a weekend I guess I can live with it. It would be nice if the nickname jerseys go on sale and proceeds can go to charity.

[Syce]

kind of a curious question.

has there ever been a pitcher that has had different deliveries? what i mean is, say for example, if there is a pitcher that has had a side arm delivery but then when he wants can say throw over the top and totally fool a batter with the delivery?

[slickdtc]

I'd never want a nickname instead of my last name on my jersey.

The other stuff just doesn't matter.

But now MLB can hang this over the PA's heads at next negotiations.

MLB is one of the more natural individualistic games out there. The way you wear your hat, your stance, your windup, etc. They really needed neon cleats and nicknames on their backs too? Waste of a concession.

[WaitTilNextYear]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

MLB Players Weekend....This should be interesting. Basically players will be allowed to wear nicknames on the back of their jerseys, wear bright colored cleats and there is a possibility they will have HR Derby rule bats (with different colors and designs etc etc) It's going to happen on the weekend of August 25th-27th

Perfect timing as I'll be on vacation during that time period. lol

I'll have to say I don't really get it...aren't there worthwhile concessions the MLBPA could've gotten from MLB instead of this?

[CMH]

Quote: Originally Posted by Syce

kind of a curious question. has there ever been a pitcher that has had different deliveries? what i mean is, say for example, if there is a pitcher that has had a side arm delivery but then when he wants can say throw over the top and totally fool a batter with the delivery?

Many. As Yankees fan I watched El Duque and David Cone do this.

I think Dempster does this. There's more that are escaping me.

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[CMH]

There won't be different colored bats. It wasn't approved.

And the league won't allow colors that are distracting.

All you're going to see is guys wear different colored gear that isn't team specific. It's nothing.

The headline makes it seem like a block party that got out of hand.

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[DieHardYankee26]

I think Luis Tiant is the historic example people would point to. It's rare but not unheard of.