James D. Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I don't know how many people follow baseball on here, but you all should read up on the Miami Marlins if you want to read about the biggest joke of a franchise in North American pro sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Part of me , most of me, 99.95% of me hates the Marlins for what they stand for. They are not a sports team. They are nothing more than an atm machine for their owner. I get that making monkey is a goal, but when you blatantly do not give a fuck about your product on the field? That is horrible. I feel bad for the players on the roster. I really do. I cannot be fun playing at home in front of those 267 people that having given up hope yet. I didn't buy the 'new attitude' bullshit they tried to sell at the start of the season. All that said. All the shit they pull. All the asshatery and douchebagness that is their owner.... They have still managed to win two World Series in their 19 years of existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I love the Marlins, says this lifelong Blue Jays fan about to jump back on the bandwagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 It is just so very, very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Baseball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Rookie of the Year is 20 years old. I had forgotten how tiny Barry Bonds was in the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 Pitcher's got a big butt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I will still say Rookie of the Year was the greatest Sports movie of the 90s, the original Mighty Ducks being a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 The Sandlot. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Agreed on the Sandlot. I'd even put Little Big League ahead of Rookie of the Year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 And BASEBALL IS BACK! I do not have high hopes for the Reds this year, mainly due to an off season of questionable moves and one line drive to the face. But none of that matters, because for the next six months, baseball will be played. Game on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 The Braves pitching staff got annihilated by elbow injuries. I, too, am tempering my expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 The first day of the season is always awesome because everyone, every single fan has one thought on their minds and that is: Maybe its going to be this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I think you forgot about Cubs fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kscriv Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 As many have said for my team this year: If the Jays can just stay healthy they'll be just fi--ucking hell Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 So, I went to Fenway this week. Besides the 13 hour drive (not recommended), I'd say it was a pretty good trip. Fenway now ranks 2nd on my list of stadiums, which is about what I expected. It manages to still retain the old time charm while having huge video boards. What really put it over the top was the fans. While not as outwardly friendly as other places, the place was packed and loud for a random Tuesday night. Massive exit when the game went into extras tho (which is something I will never understand). Stadium Ranks: 1) Wrigley Field 2) Fenway Park 3) Oriole Park at Camden Yards 4) Great American Ball Park 5) PNC Pack 6) Progressive Field Road Results: 1) W @ Cubs F/10 2) L @ Orioles (Walk-Off in 12th) 3) L @ Pirates (Walk-Off in 9th) 4) L @ Indians (Walk-Off in 10th) 5) L @ Red Sox (Walk-Off in 12th) I know that it is just a coincidence, but walk-offs & extra innings seem to be our thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Kinda hard to tell since the season is only five days old (and since the Reds have only played one game normally), but I think I like these new change of pace rules. I was against them in theory, but I cannot say I have noticed them impacting the game play. Then again, I've watched four games and the first three had rain delays. So what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Tweet of the day: The Mets' battery sounds like a shot you'd get a dive bar: Colon/Recker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Spent the last half hour discussing middle relief, position player and minor league ERAs from five years ago. Man I missed baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 This is going to be a loooooong season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Man. Today was the last game of Marty Brennaman's 46 years in the Cincinnati Reds radio booth. Not an abrupt retirement, so I knew this day was coming. I made it a point that I had to listen to today's game. Didn't expect it to hit me quite like it has. But in texting with a friend, I should have. Marty is baseball to me. I've heard his voice for so many hours. I fell asleep to him calling west coast trips countless times. Even when I finally had the ability to watch the games, I would mute the TV and turn up the radio. He is baseball. Listening to him today, he wants to go places and do things while he still can. After 46 years at 77 years old, he has more than earned that. So while a personally sad day, I am glad he went out on his terms. This one belongs to Marty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James D. Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 It will be super weird not hearing his voice on Reds' highlights from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Just tried to find the positional defensive WAR for Pete Rose. Instead found his Hold rate for flyballs hit to Left Field with a runner on 3rd base, with less than two outs. I really miss baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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