Author Topic: MLB Baseball Thread: 2020 sucked. 2021 might be better? (Read 42817 times)

Himu · « **Reply #240 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:08:12 PM »

Too many hitters today can't actually hit. It's infuriating and compounds to make the TTO ball even worse.

Kara · « **Reply #241 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:23:19 PM »

The crux of the debate (to me at least) is whether or not baseball is an entertainment product or a scientific one.

As such I don't hold out much hope for a true grit team beating all the true outcome ones on the field over several seasons.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #242 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:32:13 PM »

Ozzie da gawd is also responsible for the greatest baseball quote.
On Aj Pierzynski(

) : If you play against him, you hate him. If you play with him, you hate him a little less.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #243 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:36:44 PM »

Quote from: Kara on July 30, 2020, 01:23:19 PM

The crux of the debate (to me at least) is whether or not baseball is an entertainment product or a scientific one.

As such I don't hold out much hope for a true grit team beating all the true outcome ones on the field over several seasons.

Yeah, a small ball oriented team would have to have pitching and defense on a historical level to overcome the undeniable statistical disadvantage when it comes to scoring runs. The Giants and Royals were the last teams to win the World Series with that approach utilizing stolen bases and striking out less than every other team in the league. But MLB discourages that style of play with the juiced ball that allows pretty much anyone to hit 20+ homers.

Kara · « **Reply #244 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:44:15 PM »

The return of Ozzie would would make American political discourse more entertaining, that's for sure. One day he'd say something wildly homophobic and earn many sympathetic defenses from right-wing pundits, then he'd talk about how great Maduro is 3 weeks later and make them all turn on him.

Himu · « **Reply #245 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:45:06 PM »

I was thinking of the Royals being the last team I can remember running that type of style.

What were your favorite teams to watch in that post steroid era, Biz?

BisMarckie · « **Reply #246 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:53:01 PM »

I couldn‘t appreciate the Royals winning back to back AL pennants since they were division rivals and I was kinda jealous how they were able to win with that rag tag bunch

But in hindsight their run was pretty great and fun to watch.

Always had a soft spot for the Scioscia Angels with Figgins, Izturis, Kendrick and Erick Aybar. Always going to first to third, testing the outfielders and the catchers by swiping bases. And they had Vladdy even though he was past his prime. Always hated Torii though

The early Joe Maddon Rays were also pretty fun with a prime Carl Crawford.

I could have said the Twins as well, but fuck them and the Metrodome.

Never liked watching the A‘s. More like Jack Scust

, amirite?

Himu · « **Reply #247 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:55:55 PM »

Wow. You're a proper White Sox fan.

How'd you come to the White Sox as a German? Why them and not the Cubs?

BisMarckie · « **Reply #248 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:57:45 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on July 30, 2020, 01:55:55 PM

Wow. You're a proper White Sox fan.

How'd you come to the White Sox as a German? Why them and not the Cubs?

I spent a year in high school (Arkansas though

) and later on lived in Chicago for a year.

White Sox because I always hated the North Side bourgeoisie

Himu · « **Reply #249 on:** July 30, 2020, 01:59:48 PM »

BisMarckie · « **Reply #250 on:** July 30, 2020, 02:00:30 PM »

I am also incredibly happy to have made a low effort Jack Cust pun almost a decade after his career ended.

Himu · « **Reply #251 on:** July 30, 2020, 02:12:57 PM »

Why is the White Sox logo with the batter so damn ugly? Explanation?

BisMarckie · « **Reply #252 on:** July 30, 2020, 02:17:32 PM »

Anything weird about the White Sox can be explained by just mentioning that they were owned by Bill Veeck.

Kara · « **Reply #253 on:** July 30, 2020, 02:29:59 PM »

Quote from: BisMarckie on July 30, 2020, 01:53:01 PM

Always had a soft spot for the Scioscia Angels with Figgins, Izturis, Kendrick and Erick Aybar. Always going to first to third, testing the outfielders and the catchers by swiping bases. And they had Vladdy even though he was past his prime. Always hated Torii though

BisMarckie · « **Reply #254 on:** July 30, 2020, 02:34:40 PM »

I can rattle off past MLB rosters off the top of my head. but can’t remember anyone’s name when I just met them at a party.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #255 on:** July 30, 2020, 03:55:54 PM »

If you are feeling nostalgic about baseball pre juiced ball era. MLB has uploaded every game in full length from 2009 on to youtube.

Just search for the channel mlbglobal09, mlbglobal10, and so on.

People made playlists listing every game chronologically, like this one for example.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBbpLugK172UjtEzY6oLHbLI1QzVw2Zbc

That killed my boredom during the lenghtned offseason and might become relevant again, if there is a new widespread covid outbreak.

Himu · « **Reply #256 on:** July 30, 2020, 04:10:37 PM »

Good to know. I expect the season to be cancelled.

That's the era I got into baseball so

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #257 on:** July 30, 2020, 05:28:48 PM »

This will be the first year I haven’t gone to a Mariners game since 1985. My dad got me a cardboard cutout for the Seat Fleet at T-Mobile Park, so that’s something.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #258 on:** July 30, 2020, 09:28:30 PM »

God bless whoever bought a Chipper Jones cutout for Citi field (Chipper claims it wasn't him)

Himu · « **Reply #259 on:** July 31, 2020, 12:58:35 AM »

thank you so much bismarckie!

Lonewulfeus · « **Reply #260 on:** July 31, 2020, 04:56:39 AM »

Supposedly the MLBPA and MLB have agreed to a rules change making double headers 7 inning games

Himu · « **Reply #261 on:** July 31, 2020, 08:32:08 AM »

I used to have more sympathy for players. Now I'm full on pro owner because most players are full on bitches.

Tripon · « **Reply #262 on:** July 31, 2020, 09:48:45 AM »

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1289194115947614210

Tripon · « **Reply #263 on:** July 31, 2020, 09:51:12 AM »

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1289196003086733313

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #264 on:** July 31, 2020, 11:37:08 AM »

Let my Mariners get back to .500 before you cancel the season. We're so close.

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on July 31, 2020, 08:32:08 AM

I used to have more sympathy for players. Now I'm full on pro owner because most players are full on bitches.

The owners can go fuck themselves. They've successfully made themselves look like the good guys, which they're not.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #265 on:** July 31, 2020, 12:06:17 PM »

I doubt the players are pushing for that pace of play nonsense MLB uses to justify their asinine rule changes to chase a younger audience, especially after the new reliever rules made a lot of lefty relievers lose their job.

Tripon · « **Reply #266 on:** July 31, 2020, 06:22:11 PM »

https://twitter.com/ScottMillerBbl/status/1289312104286060544

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #267 on:** July 31, 2020, 08:22:43 PM »

I mean yes all of those things are stupid on the part of the Marlins but the timetable of their positive tests suggests they probably contracted it before coming to Atlanta. It's not like Miami has a shortage of infected morons and businesses open too soon.

F'real tho, Magic City in Atlanta trying to shut down two leagues, damn my dudes

Himu · « **Reply #268 on:** July 31, 2020, 08:52:49 PM »

Braves are Bravesing!!!

LGM

YEAH!

Lonewulfeus · « **Reply #269 on:** July 31, 2020, 08:58:55 PM »

Quote from: Cindi Mayweather on July 31, 2020, 08:52:49 PM

Braves are Bravesing!!!

LGM

YEAH!

You made JD drop that ball

Also Mark Wegner is the worst fucking umpire

Himu · « **Reply #270 on:** July 31, 2020, 09:47:41 PM »

Nothing in life is a guarantee. You live or die trying. Being a Mets fan is truly humbling and life affirming.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #271 on:** July 31, 2020, 10:27:54 PM »

Himu · « **Reply #272 on:** July 31, 2020, 10:35:10 PM »

Which Met do I blame for my current existential crisis?

To exist to know pain.

It's amazing how the Mets can disappoint you in so many ways. The complete team.

Himu · « **Reply #273 on:** July 31, 2020, 10:38:06 PM »

I am a lifelong braves hater after tonight.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #274 on:** July 31, 2020, 10:48:19 PM »

It's ok. The Marlins, Phillies, and Nationals have all won a world series more recently than the Mets, but if you asked me which team I would rather stomp into nothingness, the answer would always be the Mets.

My hate for them is lifelong, and pure.

Himu · « **Reply #275 on:** July 31, 2020, 11:00:15 PM »

I hope to God the new Braves team is the Straightjackets because I need one rn

Himu · « **Reply #276 on:** July 31, 2020, 11:18:01 PM »

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVKZuxlo9R/?igshid=cperz2y16d67

BisMarckie · « **Reply #277 on:** July 31, 2020, 11:41:11 PM »

Two game winning streat, we are rolling baybee

Four hits against a guy who never pitched above class-A and the terrible Royals pen.

But a win is a win

BisMarckie · « **Reply #278 on:** July 31, 2020, 11:46:44 PM »

Watched the Mets-Braves game a little bit. Acuna looks pretty bad at the plate, but I guess this is just a small sample size issue.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #279 on:** August 01, 2020, 12:01:12 AM »

https://twitter.com/KeithOlbermann/status/1289397493147394048

It’s Olbermann, so take it with a huge grain of salt, but shutting down the league would be a disaster for the game.

Kara · « **Reply #280 on:** August 01, 2020, 12:12:19 AM »

Quote from: Human Snorenado on July 31, 2020, 10:48:19 PM

It's ok. The Marlins, Phillies, and Nationals have all won a world series more recently than the Mets, but if you asked me which team I would rather stomp into nothingness, the answer would always be the Mets.

My hate for them is lifelong, and pure.

This post made me realize that your duels with Frankman in MLB-GAF are probably the high water mark of civilization absent a miracle COVID-19 cure.

Himu · « **Reply #281 on:** August 01, 2020, 12:26:12 AM »

For some reason, despite this loss I am even more passionate and in love with the Mets. It's like I truly care about their success and I want to see them win. It's gotten me absolutely hooked. It's like a Greek tragedy and it's beautiful. I love it

I'm still young in my fandom so there's still opportunity to say "fuck this" and just go full Dodgers fan but I won't because I truly love this team and want them to succeed.

They really remind me of the old Astros.

LFGM and fuck the Braves.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #282 on:** August 01, 2020, 01:58:47 AM »

Quote from: Kara on August 01, 2020, 12:12:19 AM

Quote from: Human Snorenado on July 31, 2020, 10:48:19 PM
It's ok. The Marlins, Phillies, and Nationals have all won a world series more recently than the Mets, but if you asked me which team I would rather stomp into nothingness, the answer would always be the Mets.

My hate for them is lifelong, and pure.

This post made me realize that your duels with Frankman in MLB-GAF are probably the high water mark of civilization absent a miracle COVID-19 cure.

We flew too close to the sun, Kara.

Quote from: BisMarckie on July 31, 2020, 11:46:44 PM

Watched the Mets-Braves game a little bit. Acuna looks pretty bad at the plate, but I guess this is just a small sample size issue.

Acuna is a very, veeeeeeerrry streaky hitter. He'll have stretches of mediocrity and then stretches like his RoY campaign where he homered in something stupid like 8 straight games.

He'll probably heat up right around the time we need him to carry us for a week or two, assuming we get to have more baseball in this, the darkest timeline.

Himu · « **Reply #283 on:** August 01, 2020, 02:49:39 AM »

Fuck the Braves!!! We can't end the season like this! If the season ends by Monday I hope we stnlesst best the braves in a game. Please! The Mets need this!

BisMarckie · « **Reply #284 on:** August 01, 2020, 10:25:09 AM »

https://twitter.com/JonHeyman/status/1289557833751511042

https://twitter.com/trevorplouffe/status/1289553717121835009

Himu · « **Reply #285 on:** August 01, 2020, 04:01:29 PM »

TONIGHT COULD VERY WELL BE THE LAST GAME NIGHT FOR THE METS THIS SEASON

YOU WOULD THINK AFTER A HUMILIATING NIGHT THAT I'D BE SITTING HERE NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE GAME BUT NO, I AM NOT RETREATING. I WILL CHEER EVEN HARDER. LET'S FUCKING GO METS.

FUCK THE BRAVES AND PLEASE BEAT THEM.

Himu · « **Reply #286 on:** August 01, 2020, 08:26:31 PM »

Braves too stronk

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #287 on:** August 01, 2020, 08:39:24 PM »

Our real strength is our bullpen (well that and the top of our rotation but tbh I'd rather have Degrom than Soroka and I'm horny for Soroka)

Mets bullpen and back half of the rotation is trash (tbf our back half is not great either)

Himu · « **Reply #288 on:** August 01, 2020, 08:52:45 PM »

It doesn't help that Ramos isn't a good catcher. He frames some catches that should be strikes as balls. Then Syndergaard and Stroman are out.

This is a very frustrating game but I'm sticking to my guns!

Your batters are very consistent and your defense is on the ball. Pretty much everyone in the top half of the batter line up from leadoff Acuna all the way down to six hole are scary AB. Mets are lucky Acuna has been having a dry spell and even seems to be waking up.

Still have my Mets hat on and I'm cheering! I'd like at least one run even if they lose.

Looking forward to the deGrom and Soroka matchup on Monday!

Himu · « **Reply #289 on:** August 01, 2020, 10:22:17 PM »

Hard game. Good thing I no longer drink!

Himu · « **Reply #290 on:** August 01, 2020, 10:25:39 PM »

"What a baseball magnet!" - Keith Hernandez

Yeti · « **Reply #291 on:** August 01, 2020, 10:48:09 PM »

Poll should be changed to “When is MLB going to end the season”

Tripon · « **Reply #292 on:** August 01, 2020, 11:06:41 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on August 01, 2020, 10:48:09 PM

Poll should be changed to “When is MLB going to end the season”

Done.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #293 on:** August 01, 2020, 11:14:27 PM »

Mets strategy of signing washed up guys like Porcello and Wacha to fill out the rotation turns out to be not the greatest decision

You guys should check out what Luis Robert is doing. That kid is going to be special

BisMarckie · « **Reply #294 on:** August 01, 2020, 11:17:23 PM »

Tuned in to some of the extra innings games tonight. Didn't see any team utilizing a bunt, even if they held the other team scoreless. Runner on 2nd with nobody out should be almost an automatic run.

Himu · « **Reply #295 on:** August 01, 2020, 11:20:11 PM »

Mets' prospect did a good job pitching though.

So there's that. Peterson also pitches tomorrow and he's had a good debut so far.

Asterisks lost to angels . Congrats daddy Trout!

Tripon · « **Reply #296 on:** August 02, 2020, 01:34:38 PM »

https://twitter.com/MarcCarig/status/1289977344602636288

Himu · « **Reply #297 on:** August 02, 2020, 01:50:54 PM »

Holy fuck Peterson!!!

Tripon · « **Reply #298 on:** August 02, 2020, 02:29:51 PM »

https://twitter.com/jonbecker_/status/1289984336972972032

Jon Heyman heated gamer moment.

Lonewulfeus · « **Reply #299 on:** August 02, 2020, 03:10:55 PM »

Cespedes being MIA seems to be a logical progression for this Mets season

News:

Poll

When is MLB going to hell and end this season?

Author Topic: MLB Baseball Thread: 2020 sucked. 2021 might be better? (Read 42817 times)