Random Baseball Musings

[Clem Fandango]

http://i.imgur.com/UBPdj5f.jpg

[Guest]

[Sammys Boombox]

http://i.imgur.com/UBPdj5f.jpg

 

I don't think the 4-seam one is accurate. At least not at mid-80s, but maybe at 90+, idk? I could see the seams and I'm sure most professional hitters (other than Olt) can see them as well. Still really cool graphic though.

 

Changeups are thrown so many different ways that I don't put much stock in that one either.

[ctcf]

@Haudricourt: After much discussion abt something ailing Reds close Aroldis Chapman, he leaves after facing one batter.

 

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[Guest]

@Haudricourt: After much discussion abt something ailing Reds close Aroldis Chapman, he leaves after facing one batter.

 

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My fantasy team is cursed this spring.

[ctcf]

Proposal to turn the Astrodome into a giant indoor park. This would be awesome.

 

http://abc13.com/news/work-begins-to-create-plan-to-turn-astrodome-into-giant-park/596160/

[Sammys Boombox]

Proposal to turn the Astrodome into a giant indoor park. This would be awesome.

 

http://abc13.com/news/work-begins-to-create-plan-to-turn-astrodome-into-giant-park/596160/

 

Snuck in in 2005. It already had wildlife living in it (animal crap everywhere) and this was just before they used it for all the misplaced people from Katrina. Like 2-3 weeks before the hurricane hit.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Proposal to turn the Astrodome into a giant indoor park. This would be awesome.

 

http://abc13.com/news/work-begins-to-create-plan-to-turn-astrodome-into-giant-park/596160/

i read this as pool

[Sammys Boombox]

I am so glad it seems that most current MLB veterans treat young guys like human beings. Always thought the "you have to earn my respect by letting me mistreat you" crap was ridiculous.

 

In more specific terms I'm talking about Lester/Arrieta/Rizzo talking about Bryant.

[Banedon]

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2015/04/01/Holdzkom-makes-good-on-podcaster-s-prediction/stories/201503310269

[ConstableRabbit]

I am so glad it seems that most current MLB veterans treat young guys like human beings. Always thought the "you have to earn my respect by letting me mistreat you" crap was ridiculous.

 

In more specific terms I'm talking about Lester/Arrieta/Rizzo talking about Bryant.

What happens to the media and behind closed doors may be very different. This is a players' union solidarity issue.

[Andy]

I am so glad it seems that most current MLB veterans treat young guys like human beings. Always thought the "you have to earn my respect by letting me mistreat you" crap was ridiculous.

 

In more specific terms I'm talking about Lester/Arrieta/Rizzo talking about Bryant.

What happens to the media and behind closed doors may be very different. This is a players' union solidarity issue.

Arrieta just Tweeted a joke earlier today about bro-hugging Bryant and gaining opposite-field pop. It's just Twitter, granted, but that's probably not something you do unless you like the guy.

[ConstableRabbit]

I am so glad it seems that most current MLB veterans treat young guys like human beings. Always thought the "you have to earn my respect by letting me mistreat you" crap was ridiculous.

 

In more specific terms I'm talking about Lester/Arrieta/Rizzo talking about Bryant.

What happens to the media and behind closed doors may be very different. This is a players' union solidarity issue.

Arrieta just Tweeted a joke earlier today about bro-hugging Bryant and gaining opposite-field pop. It's just Twitter, granted, but that's probably not something you do unless you like the guy.

Yeah that was awesome... but Bryant is going to get hazed in some way.

[Sammys Boombox]

I am so glad it seems that most current MLB veterans treat young guys like human beings. Always thought the "you have to earn my respect by letting me mistreat you" crap was ridiculous.

 

In more specific terms I'm talking about Lester/Arrieta/Rizzo talking about Bryant.

What happens to the media and behind closed doors may be very different. This is a players' union solidarity issue.

Arrieta just Tweeted a joke earlier today about bro-hugging Bryant and gaining opposite-field pop. It's just Twitter, granted, but that's probably not something you do unless you like the guy.

Yeah that was awesome... but Bryant is going to get hazed in some way.

 

Yeah, but not like this (it seems) http://andrewstoeten.com/2015/02/19/gregg-zaun-on-playing-the-right-way-and-physical-abuse-at-the-hands-of-cal-ripken/

[ConstableRabbit]

Less mud and Old Bay; more poppyseeds and sport peppers.

[ctcf]

lol man that tigers bullpen....

 

anthony fenech @anthonyfenech

Bruce Rondon will start on disabled list, too. He has biceps tendinitis.

[Guest]

What the hell did the Indians do to their upper deck?

 

http://i.imgur.com/nLAk3Ii.jpg

[Guest]

hahaha, what in the world

 

I guess lowering capacity isn't a terrible idea for the Indians, and those are close to the worst seats in the park, but seriously, what in the world is that. I know they have some larger renovations planned so maybe it's just a temporary thing?

[UMFan83]

Well at least Wrigley won't be the ugliest ballpark on Opening Day

[ctcf]

You guys I don't understand.

[ctcf]

 

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[tfarks]

It makes me think of a student throwing together a project last minute.

[ctcf]

Is that the ugliest stadium in the majors now? Does it top Oakland?

[ctcf]

On the opposite end of the spectrum.... You have my attention, Royals.

 

[NonProfitCow]

KC is an awesome place to catch a game.