smittykins July 3, 2023 Author Share July 3, 2023 Wow, the Yankees fans really let Aaron Hicks have it. 😧 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8062915
ProudMary July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 48 minutes ago, smittykins said: Wow, the Yankees fans really let Aaron Hicks have it. 😧 Yeah, I didn't care for that either. He's someone else's problem now. Let him be. I certainly wouldn't have applauded for him but booing him mercilessly is a bad look. I really wish they would stop booing Stanton. He's still working to find it post-injury and we know he's streaky. At some point he'll go on a power tear and they'll be cheering him. Hypocrisy. 2 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063034
BlueSkies July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 I'll still follow the Mets as they're a talking point in my family as there are many Mets fans in it. The Reds won again tonight. 46-39. Having a great year and they are a great story. But at the same time I wonder if they can maintain this for the whole 2nd half the year. There's more tape on the players and analytics on them to prepare against them now Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063138
ProudMary July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 Public Service Announcement. 🙂 All games on MLB.tv are free today, although blackout restrictions do apply. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063437
mojoween July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 (edited) 16 hours ago, smittykins said: Wow, the Yankees fans really let Aaron Hicks have it. 😧 The Bronx Cheer is one of my VERY least favorite things as a Yankees fan. How quickly they forgot “he made the play!” and the home run against the Astros. So rude to boo something nice. Considering what the weather looked like in a shot of Coney Island ESPN just showed, might not need to worry about watching the Yankees and Orioles for free today. Edited July 4, 2023 by mojoween 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063541
jennifer6973 July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 15 hours ago, BlueSkies said: I'll still follow the Mets as they're a talking point in my family as there are many Mets fans in it. The Reds won again tonight. 46-39. Having a great year and they are a great story. But at the same time I wonder if they can maintain this for the whole 2nd half the year. There's more tape on the players and analytics on them to prepare against them now They usually collapse after the All Star break, but here's hoping they can eke it out this year. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063570
smittykins July 4, 2023 Author Share July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, mojoween said: How quickly they forgot “he made the play!” and the home run against the Astros. For me, it was the home run against the Twins in 2019, followed by the incredible lunging catch to end the game and preserve the win. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063650
mojoween July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 The Yankees and Orioles have rah-rah Americana caps on, so I’m going to assume that the rest of the US-based MLB teams will as well. What about the Blue Jays? Do they get a Canada Day patch? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063686
twoods July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 I was thinking that it’s time for the usual yearly Mike Trout injury, and he then fractured his wrist. Poor guy can’t catch a break. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063702
Salacious Kitty July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, twoods said: I was thinking that it’s time for the usual yearly Mike Trout injury, and he then fractured his wrist. Poor guy can’t catch a break. I read broken hand. Why only 10 day IL? That doesn't track. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063774
twoods July 4, 2023 Share July 4, 2023 I think they are going to see how his surgery goes, or what the orthopedic says, before they say he’s out for 4-8 weeks. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8063868
cleo July 5, 2023 Share July 5, 2023 Canada Day was July 1, so the Jays had their Canada Day gear for the game Sat. They lost, as they typically do in the red uniforms, lol. Some Jays fans, me included, think the red unis are cursed. I didn't watch the game, but they had cool ceremony to start, including a citizenship ceremony for some new Canadians which was cool. On July 4- I didn't watch yesterday either, but I saw some pics they had a red hat with both flags maybe? And some players opted to wear the USA socks. 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064195
baldryanr July 5, 2023 Share July 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said: I read broken hand. Why only 10 day IL? That doesn't track. Because you can't go back - a player can be moved from the 10 to 60 day IL, but not vice versa. There's no reason to jump the gun, especially if he manages to come back after a month or so. Of course, a pessimist would say that the Angels will be well out of contention by then, so he might as well start his vacation now. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064252
mojoween July 5, 2023 Share July 5, 2023 3 hours ago, cleo said: Some Jays fans, me included, think the red unis are cursed. And Boston is 13-4 in their yellow Boston Marathon City Connect jerseys, go figure. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064302
morriss July 5, 2023 Share July 5, 2023 For some strange reason, the Bruce Lee quote, "SHOWING OFF IS THE FOOL'S IDEA OF GLORY..." pops into my head whenever I watch baseball. 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064486
mojoween July 5, 2023 Share July 5, 2023 Welp that’s now three (convicted by MLB) domestic abusers the Yankees have had on their pitching staff. Beyond gross. 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064491
Jane Tuesday July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 Watching the Cardinals/Marlins game, and I think I've watched tennis matches with louder crowds. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064852
cleo July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 (edited) I shudder to think how City Connect will mangle the Jays uni of they ever get around to it. I wish they would let a Canadian designer do it. There was a cool Indigenous artist that redesigned the logo last year for something. It would've been great. Do people like the new schedule format? I don't really. Partly I haven't been watching bx the Jays are depressing, but also the new schedule for a variety of reasons, has meant I'm less interested in some of the games. But I don't know if that's a UO. ETA was watching this game- scary sitch in NY. I hope thr person is ok. Edited July 6, 2023 by cleo Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064877
jennifer6973 July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 56 minutes ago, cleo said: I shudder to think how City Connect will mangle the Jays uni of they ever get around to it. I wish they would let a Canadian designer do it. There was a cool Indigenous artist that redesigned the logo last year for something. It would've been great. Do people like the new schedule format? I don't really. Partly I haven't been watching bx the Jays are depressing, but also the new schedule for a variety of reasons, has meant I'm less interested in some of the games. But I don't know if that's a UO. ETA was watching this game- scary sitch in NY. I hope thr person is ok. I don't really mind the schedule, if it keeps the yankees/redsox from playing what seems like every other weekend off my TV it's ok. But also like with the Reds/Brewers, they play each other before the all star break and then play each other again to start up the second half of the season. Then they play one more set on starting the 24th of this month, then nothing the rest of the season. I think scheduling could be better, but I have no problem with everyone playing each other. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8064939
Jane Tuesday July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 I don't have a problem with the balanced schedule, but I don't really see any value in it, either. Playing the same teams can be boring for rabid fans who watch 162, but it also allows storylines and rivalries to build for more casual fans. I know a big benefit is supposed to be having the game's stars get around to everywhere, but I really don't think that matters as much as they think it does. If I want to see Mike Trout play, what's stopping me now? Is there that much value in seeing him play in my team's stadium? I care a lot more about the Reds' young team, and watching their rookie Elly de la Cruz square off against our rookie and imagining what the next several years will be like in our division. Why on earth would I care about watching the Cardinals play... the Mariners? Or the Rays? There's no history there, no geographic interest, minimal effect on each other's playoff chances. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065044
smittykins July 6, 2023 Author Share July 6, 2023 I hope the cameraman who was struck by a foul ball at the Yankee game is doing OK. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065214
Harry24 July 6, 2023 Share July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 1:44 PM, mojoween said: Welp that’s now three (convicted by MLB) domestic abusers the Yankees have had on their pitching staff. Beyond gross. It makes it tough for this Yankees fan to root for the team. I REALLY blame them for acquiring Chapman, but damn I wish they had jettisoned German. I cannot watch the games he pitches. Not even a little happy about the perfect game. That said, none of these three have been tried, so I don’t feel comfortable wholeheartedly condemning them. But I really wish they weren’t on my team. Real life sucks. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065429
smittykins July 6, 2023 Author Share July 6, 2023 8 hours ago, smittykins said: I hope the cameraman who was struck by a foul ball at the Yankee game is doing OK. According to The New York Post, he suffered an orbital fracture and is at home resting. 1 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065619
mojoween July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 I just…I can’t…there are no words. Wait I have some what the fuck if they can score 12 runs without seeming to break a sweat WHY CAN’T WE what the fuck 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065832
ProudMary July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 (edited) I'm right there with you @mojoween. Unreal. I'd like to turn off this nightmare of a game, but I want to hear the answer to the trivia question. 😄 I'll bet YES holds out until the 7th or 8th inning to give us the answer. Edited to add: Thanks for the trivia answer in the top of the 5th, YES. I can go watch a movie or something now. I was only able to come up with Mussina and Britton as correct answers. Edited July 7, 2023 by ProudMary 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8065846
JTMacc99 July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 15 hours ago, mojoween said: I just…I can’t…there are no words. Wait I have some what the fuck if they can score 12 runs without seeming to break a sweat WHY CAN’T WE what the fuck This team is built poorly, and has been for years now. They're good enough to win games and make the post season, but it's all walks, homeruns, and strikeouts. I hope the owner figures out that all the booing is the fans telling him it is about time to make a change and hand the team over to somebody else. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066384
Harry24 July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, JTMacc99 said: This team is built poorly, and has been for years now. They're good enough to win games and make the post season, but it's all walks, homeruns, and strikeouts. I hope the owner figures out that all the booing is the fans telling him it is about time to make a change and hand the team over to somebody else. Also, their analytics team is not as good as they think it is. They have how many great players? Judge How many good players? Rizzo, Bader Okay for their positions? Trevino, Volpe (who could end up being really good someday.) Mediocre to deeply mediocre: Torres, LeMahieu, Stanton, Horrible/career substitute/minor leaguer: Donaldson, Cabrera, Bauers, McKinney Starting pitching: okay Bullpen: pretty good Who honestly thinks that adds up to a winning team? Who thinks that adds up to a WATCHABLE team? Without Judge they are so depressing. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066499
Lantern7 July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, JTMacc99 said: This team is built poorly, and has been for years now. They're good enough to win games and make the post season, but it's all walks, homeruns, and strikeouts. I hope the owner figures out that all the booing is the fans telling him it is about time to make a change and hand the team over to somebody else. Eight games over .500, though, and in the wild card hunt. Things can work out by the time the postseason begins. My team is on a streak, but it would take a lot of collapsing of other teams for them to get a whiff of October. From Deadspin: Orioles should make a move for Ohtani. It would be one hell of a play, and it would benefit them even if they can’t catch Tampa Bay. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066503
DMK July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Lantern7 said: Eight games over .500, though, and in the wild card hunt. Things can work out by the time the postseason begins I think that’s the point that the other poster was making though… Good enough to get there but that’s it. Look at last post season. The Yankees barely beat Cleveland to get through the ALDS and then were completely decimated by Houston in the ALCS. Quite an embarrassing sweep. And this is essentially the same team they had last year. Worse, actually, because they don’t have Judge. On 7/4/2023 at 3:43 PM, Salacious Kitty said: I read broken hand. Why only 10 day IL? That doesn't track. On 7/5/2023 at 8:16 AM, baldryanr said: Because you can't go back - a player can be moved from the 10 to 60 day IL, but not vice versa. There's no reason to jump the gun, especially if he manages to come back after a month or so. Of course, a pessimist would say that the Angels will be well out of contention by then, so he might as well start his vacation now. Teams can’t move a player to 60 day IL unless they also need room on the 40 man roster. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066610
JTMacc99 July 7, 2023 Share July 7, 2023 Yep @DMK And as @Harry24 said, it's not that they're a bad team. It's that they're an unwatchable team because we all know that it's not a formula that has a good chance for success in the playoffs. 1 hour ago, Lantern7 said: Eight games over .500, though, and in the wild card hunt. Things can work out by the time the postseason begins. The ONLY way this team, the way it is constructed, could win its way through all of the playoff rounds would be Judge hitting 18 homeruns in the playoffs and the starting pitchers throwing 11 inning shutouts in the games where it takes him a while to hit a one of those homeruns. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066614
ProudMary July 8, 2023 Share July 8, 2023 On 6/24/2023 at 3:19 PM, ProudMary said: For a few days now, I've been thinking that the Yankees should be sellers at the trade deadline. Now I'm sure of it. I don't see Hal doing that, though. Quoting myself here. Nothing I've seen in the past two weeks has changed my mind, in fact it's reinforced my position. Unfortunately, even if they Yankees were to be sellers, it's still be Cashman making the deals. Hal needs to fire Cashman, but that's another thing that'll never happen, and I don't see another NYY championship as long as he's at the helm. 😒 1 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8066969
BlueSkies July 8, 2023 Share July 8, 2023 18 hours ago, ProudMary said: Quoting myself here. Nothing I've seen in the past two weeks has changed my mind, in fact it's reinforced my position. Unfortunately, even if they Yankees were to be sellers, it's still be Cashman making the deals. Hal needs to fire Cashman, but that's another thing that'll never happen, and I don't see another NYY championship as long as he's at the helm. 😒 Wow I didn’t realize Cashman was still around there. He’s been there forever it seems like Jerome (rip) would agree with you. Lol 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067547
smittykins July 8, 2023 Author Share July 8, 2023 1 hour ago, BlueSkies said: Wow I didn’t realize Cashman was still around there. He’s been there forever it seems like I want to say ‘97? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067624
jennifer6973 July 8, 2023 Share July 8, 2023 I'm jazzed, all three of my teams won today. Now because of that one of those teams is guaranteed 1st place over the all star break. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067735
Salacious Kitty July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, jennifer6973 said: I'm jazzed, all three of my teams won today. Now because of that one of those teams is guaranteed 1st place over the all star break. Cincy? 👍 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067780
Carey July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 Someone elsewhere asked if Peguero was removed from the game in the immediate aftermath of De La Cruz stealing on him twice off of one pitch LOL 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067819
jennifer6973 July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Salacious Kitty said: Cincy? 👍 Yep 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8067840
ebk57 July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 How bout them Os, hon!! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8068370
mojoween July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 12 years ago on this date Derek Jeter went 5 for 5 and one of those hits was a home run, which was his 3000th hit. Also there was a brief storm in the area and a shed a couple of streets away was hit by lightning and caught on fire. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8068579
smittykins July 9, 2023 Author Share July 9, 2023 Yankees fire hitting coach Dillon Lawson. I like how they always use the formal “relieved of his duties” and not, say, “kicked his ass to the curb.” 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8068580
Carey July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 1 hour ago, smittykins said: Yankees fire hitting coach Dillon Lawson. I like how they always use the formal “relieved of his duties” and not, say, “kicked his ass to the curb.” Meh, I'll take that quote over the cheap quote of "PARTING WAYS" 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069026
ProudMary July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 "The Chicken Parmesan Termination." Obviously, there were several reasons for Dillon Lawson's firing, but Austin Wells basically fixing Anthony Volpe's swing over a family dinner was probably the final straw as far as Lawson's job goes. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069672
DMK July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 The hitting coach. Never mind that the Yankees team was built with all high slugging, high strikeout guys and no contact hitters for average. But yeah sure, it’s the hitting coach 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069712
JTMacc99 July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, DMK said: The hitting coach. Never mind that the Yankees team was built with all high slugging, high strikeout guys and no contact hitters for average. But yeah sure, it’s the hitting coach And if Judge were healthy and hitting like Judge, I'm sure nobody would be getting fired even though the entire rest of the lineup would be producing exactly the same as they are now. 1 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069765
Lantern7 July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 My heart bleeds for the Yankees. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 I haven’t gotten any e-mails about seats getting cheaper based on Polar Bear’s progression in tonight’s Derby. Maybe it’s for the best that I’m not tempted. Last time I got a ticket that early, the Mets staged a dramatic comeback win, and I still hate myself for leaving early. And that was almost two years ago. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069767
JTMacc99 July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 2 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069775
ProudMary July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 1 hour ago, JTMacc99 said: And if Judge were healthy and hitting like Judge, I'm sure nobody would be getting fired even though the entire rest of the lineup would be producing exactly the same as they are now. I'm not sure about this. Unfortunately, over several seasons, we've watched the Yankees' offense struggle during Judge's IL stints. The players may change, but the story remains the same: The Yankees don't hit as well when their leader's not in the lineup. Perhaps instead of replacing the Hitting Coach, they should expand the Sports Psychologist's staff. 🤷♀️ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8069852
mojoween July 10, 2023 Share July 10, 2023 “ESPN2 is going to be more data driven [version of the Home Run Derby]” and holy cow am I BEYOND excited to not in any way consider watching that. Not saying who I am rooting to not advance, I’ll just say I’m sending love to the home town guy. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8070126
jennifer6973 July 11, 2023 Share July 11, 2023 29 minutes ago, mojoween said: “ESPN2 is going to be more data driven [version of the Home Run Derby]” and holy cow am I BEYOND excited to not in any way consider watching that. Not saying who I am rooting to not advance, I’ll just say I’m sending love to the home town guy. I agree, that version did not interest me one iota. I hope Brian Kenney from MLB Network enjoys it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8070214
Lantern7 July 11, 2023 Share July 11, 2023 Who gets booed at a Home Run Derby? Even in an exhibition, the Mets can’t catch a break. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ 4 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/2463-mlb-thread/page/340/#findComment-8070459
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