**Official 2014 MLB Regular Season-All over but the shouting (1 Viewer)

[RnR]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

 

[pollardsvision]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

 

[RnR]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

Under what qualifying terms?

 

[RnR]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

 

[FDAS]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

Jesus, Ron Gant in CF.

 

[shadyridr]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

what do you mean?

 

[Limp Ditka]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

what do you mean?

I saw something to the effect of.....

Since 1900, the most combined Ks, by starting pitchers, without a walk.

 

[pollardsvision]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

Under what qualifying terms?

Opposing SP's both getting: 8+ IP, 1 or fewer ER, 10+ Ks, 0 BBs.

I think the total K's with no BBs for the starting SP's combined and for the entire game as well.

Obviously I know it's not the "greatest" or most important because the "greatest" or most important anything can't happen in April. But a great April story that got swallowed up by where some pitcher placed the substance 80% of pitchers use.

 

[shuke]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

24 combined baserunners!

 

[RnR]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

Jesus, Ron Gant in CF.

Went 32/34 that season. He could move until he broke his leg in 1994.

 

[RnR]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

Under what qualifying terms?

Opposing SP's both getting: 8+ IP, 1 or fewer ER, 10+ Ks, 0 BBs.

I think the total K's with no BBs for the starting SP's combined and for the entire game as well.

Obviously I know it's not the "greatest" or most important because the "greatest" or most important anything can't happen in April. But a great April story that got swallowed up by where some pitcher placed the substance 80% of pitchers use.

No doubt it was impressive and you are dead-on about the Pineda debacle. Just thought that original claim was a little hyperbolic.

 

[RnR]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

24 combined baserunners!

Adds to the drama.

 

[Eephus]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

Jesus, Ron Gant in CF.

Went 32/34 that season. He could move until he broke his leg in 1994.

I remember getting Gant for $1 in a 1990 NL-only league. He put up a .300/30/30 season with 3B & OF eligibility.

 

[Eephus]

Given the stage and the stakes, I'll take this game in terms of dueling performances.

24 combined baserunners!

Adds to the drama.

Morris pitching to the score

 

[pollardsvision]

It doesn't matter, and I know baseball players and fans enjoy unwritten rules, but it seems pretty silly not to just allow pine tar.

Seems like a better alternative for MLB than the stupid Pineda story stealing the news cycle from Pujols hitting 500 and possibly the greatest pitching battle in MLB history that happened 24 hours early.

Say what?

Obviously debatable, but what Fernandez and Wood did had never been done before.

Under what qualifying terms?

Opposing SP's both getting: 8+ IP, 1 or fewer ER, 10+ Ks, 0 BBs.

I think the total K's with no BBs for the starting SP's combined and for the entire game as well.

Obviously I know it's not the "greatest" or most important because the "greatest" or most important anything can't happen in April. But a great April story that got swallowed up by where some pitcher placed the substance 80% of pitchers use.

No doubt it was impressive and you are dead-on about the Pineda debacle. Just thought that original claim was a little hyperbolic.

I get carried away sometimes.

 

[Wrigley]

Bobby Abreu – 1-for-3 as he started in right field for the Mets. That gave the Mets an outfield of Young, Young, Old As #####.

 

[Wrigley]

Baseballs worst rule is dead

Starting Friday night, umpires will rule on catches the way they did in the past, using more of a common-sense approach rather than following the letter of the law, according to major-league sources.

A catch, forceout or tag will be considered legal if a fielder has control of the ball in his glove, but drops the ball after opening his glove to transfer the ball to his throwing hard, sources said. No longer will the fielder be required to successfully get the ball into his throwing hand.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Baseballs worst rule is dead

Starting Friday night, umpires will rule on catches the way they did in the past, using more of a common-sense approach rather than following the letter of the law, according to major-league sources.

A catch, forceout or tag will be considered legal if a fielder has control of the ball in his glove, but drops the ball after opening his glove to transfer the ball to his throwing hard, sources said. No longer will the fielder be required to successfully get the ball into his throwing hand.

Thank god.

 

[Wrigley]

I don't care if a pitcher uses pine tar but don't be a jackass about it.

not pine tar

 

[shadyridr]

Baseballs worst rule is dead

Starting Friday night, umpires will rule on catches the way they did in the past, using more of a common-sense approach rather than following the letter of the law, according to major-league sources.

A catch, forceout or tag will be considered legal if a fielder has control of the ball in his glove, but drops the ball after opening his glove to transfer the ball to his throwing hard, sources said. No longer will the fielder be required to successfully get the ball into his throwing hand.

I understand why they did this (to make instant replay reviews more black and white) but it really was a dumb change.

 

[Smack Tripper]

Anyone like replay?

 

[shadyridr]

Anyone like replay?

better than no replay

 

[rodg12]

Anyone like replay?

Yes.

 

[pollardsvision]

Did the Astros really bean Lowrie because he bunted against the shift in the first inning of a 7-0 game?

I love this game, but there really is a 2-year old mentality in the way some of these idiots deal with things.

 

[Eephus]

Did the Astros really bean Lowrie because he bunted against the shift in the first inning of a 7-0 game?

I love this game, but there really is a 2-year old mentality in the way some of these idiots deal with things.

Bo Porter is kind of a redass

 

[FDAS]

kind of?

 

[Don Quixote]

Bo Porter knows the unwritten rulebook as well as he knows the written rulebook.

 

[the moops]

Same idiots that get all mad when someone tries to bunt in a no-hitter situation with the game 1-0 or something.

 

[Raider Nation]

When Buehrle comes crashing back to earth, he doesn't mess around.

 

[pollardsvision]

When Buehrle comes crashing back to earth, he doesn't mess around.

Only saw the first inning, but he was leaving everything a nice, easy 84 MPH up in the zone. Only a matter of time.

 

[Raider Nation]

Rodney is a disaster. I think his WHIP is now 8.

But hey, AT LEAST HIS F###ING HAT IS COMPLETELY SIDEWAYS!!!

Disgrace to the game.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Anyone like replay?

Yes.

I do so far, but I want to see more of the season before really making a judgment.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

On Quick Pitch I just noticed that Heidi Watney throws right and bats left.

 

[Annyong]

On Quick Pitch I just noticed that Heidi Watney throws right and bats left.

That's kind of hot

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

On Quick Pitch I just noticed that Heidi Watney throws right and bats left.

That's kind of hot

Maybe she's a switch hitter?

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Brandon Morrow with a studly 8/1 K/BB ratio in just 2.2 innings of work today. Wait, I meant a perfectly unstudly 1/8 K/BB ratio. <_<

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Brandon Morrow with a studly 8/1 K/BB ratio in just 2.2 innings of work today. Wait, I meant a perfectly unstudly 1/8 K/BB ratio. <_<

No hitter!

 

[FDAS]

Anibal Sanchez just came out of the Tigers game with a hand injury or something.

 

[Wrigley]

Anibal Sanchez just came out of the Tigers game with a hand injury or something.

blister in the sun

 

[FDAS]

Anibal Sanchez just came out of the Tigers game with a hand injury or something.

blister in the sun

Speaking of blisters, could you punch your brother in the throat and ear for me? TIA

 

[Raider Nation]

I nominate Mark Ellis as the worst-hitting non-pitcher currently in the major leagues.

 

[Limp Ditka]

I nominate Mark Ellis as the worst-hitting non-pitcher currently in the major leagues.

Definitely in the team picture.

If you look closely, that's Colby Rasmus standing right behind Carlos Santana

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Fact via Olney

Pablo Sandoval who is seeking a $100 million contract, is now 0-42 on the season when he has two strikes on him. This includes 20ks.

Damn.

 

[Raider Nation]

Granderson hitting .001 and batting 2nd.

 

[Billy Bats]

I nominate Mark Ellis as the worst-hitting non-pitcher currently in the major leagues.

Definitely in the team picture.

If you look closely, that's Colby Rasmus standing right behind Carlos Santana

I nominate Freddy Galvis for President. Going 1 for 27 on the season for a lusty .037 and playing in his 5th straight game.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I nominate Mark Ellis as the worst-hitting non-pitcher currently in the major leagues.

Definitely in the team picture.

If you look closely, that's Colby Rasmus standing right behind Carlos Santana

I nominate Freddy Galvis for President. Going 1 for 27 on the season for a lusty .037 and playing in his 5th straight game.

He just struck out looking with the bases loaded and no outs.

 

[strykerpks]

Segura needs plastic surgery (read stitches). Probably won't go on the dl though, at least early reports are saying

 

[Limp Ditka]

Trevor Cahill just isn't a grinder.

 

[Billy Bats]

I nominate Mark Ellis as the worst-hitting non-pitcher currently in the major leagues.

Definitely in the team picture.

If you look closely, that's Colby Rasmus standing right behind Carlos Santana

I nominate Freddy Galvis for President. Going 1 for 27 on the season for a lusty .037 and playing in his 5th straight game.

He just struck out looking with the bases loaded and no outs.

Takes concentration to hit .033.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Segura needs plastic surgery (read stitches). Probably won't go on the dl though, at least early reports are saying

Caught one in the on-deck circle? Missed the story there.