Dan Gould Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, Ken Dryden said: Not a great game for the Braves last night, but they did pull off this defensive gem: https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-turn-first-triple-play-of-2023-season?partnerId=zh-20230726-982728-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&utm_id=zh-20230726-982728-mlb-1-A&bt_ee=gVLDSZ%2FRg2OnW9BA10Fn5MfsVqxnFwP85HKEgLoel97qq8A41k0yrSAgF8c6kiRH&bt_ts=1690375484454 Gem? I don't see a "gem" on defense I see extremely dumb base running. A slow pitch softball team could pull that triple play off with the right idiots on the basepaths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I will cop to being extremely curious how the trade deadline goes, there being some distinctly disappointing teams with potential chits as well as teams whose chances to reach the playoffs are virtually illusory (thinking Cubs here, with added fact that Stroman can opt out and no compensation to team - he is good as gone even if the Cubs did reach .500, IMO.) There could be some really surprising major names moving ... and also maybe the usual overpay for general mediocrities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dryden Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I agree it was dumb, but Olson was alert enough to make the throw, not all defenders do, think Dick Stuart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Just now, Ken Dryden said: I agree it was dumb, but Olson was alert enough to make the throw, not all defenders do, think Dick Stuart... I am too young to have seen Dick Stuart. Marv Thronebury, I know by reputation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 Dick Stuart...played him in Strat-O-Matic as a kid, we used to call him Slam Bam The Error Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dryden Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 The Boston Strangler, Stonefingers and Doctor Strangeglove. The Yankees’ Hector Lopez was pretty bad in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dryden Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Dan Gould said: I am too young to have seen Dick Stuart. Marv Thronebury, I know by reputation.. Marvelous Marv and his brother Fabulous Faye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Russell Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 9:30 AM, Ken Dryden said: Not a great game for the Braves last night, but they did pull off this defensive gem: https://www.mlb.com/news/braves-turn-first-triple-play-of-2023-season?partnerId=zh-20230726-982728-mlb-1-A&qid=1026&utm_id=zh-20230726-982728-mlb-1-A&bt_ee=gVLDSZ%2FRg2OnW9BA10Fn5MfsVqxnFwP85HKEgLoel97qq8A41k0yrSAgF8c6kiRH&bt_ts=1690375484454 Why were the Red Sox wearing yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, GA Russell said: Why were the Red Sox wearing yellow? GA, I do not have a clue why they switched (occasionally) to those uniforms but they have been around for a couple of years. I think they are awful and only serve to have a new set of unis to sell to stupid fans, like those "WrigleyLand" uniforms I sometimes see with the Cubs. They are godawful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Why are the Red Sox wearing yellow? Explaining Boston's MLB City Connect uniforms for 2023 The Red Sox's City Connect jerseys pay tribute to the Boston Marathon, the city's most recognizable annual event. The famous Patriots' Day road race utilizes yellow and blue as its main colors. Although I'm not partial to the yellow and blue, the Sox are 19-4 overall when they're wearing them. And you know how superstitious baseball players can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 That City Connect thing has had some...awkward outcomes. The Rangers had a new creature and an alien alphabetical character created for them. I wonder when the Colt .45 jersey will be resurrected for the Astros? Houston used to be known as The Murder Capitol Of America!!! That's Bob Aspromonte, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JSngry Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 So, Padres City Connect uni...DISTINCTIVE!!! I like them, but I was SO not ready for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Our TV PBP announcer called it a "book rule double" tonight instead of a ground rule double. When did that happen, or was he announcing the way the Rangers were playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 With the Red Sox suddenly the hottest team in the majors at 16-5, I decided to take a gander at next month's schedule which I have not done all season long. I have to think that where they stand on September 1 will have a great deal to do with how they handle the last 1/2 of August, which goes, 3 @ Yankees, 4 @ Houston, 3 against the Dodgers and 3 against Houston. All of their other divisional games are in September and will boil down to whether they still matter and how those games go. They can't clinch the dance in October next month but they can surely cripple themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost of miles Posted August 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Apparently the Astros are in talks with the Mets regarding Verlander. What's cooking for your favorite team as the trade deadline approaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 We have added pitching, which is a need. I'd like to be more excited than I am. This team is too easily thrown off, imo. Are the Dodgers out on Verlander now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Garrett Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, JSngry said: Are the Dodgers out on Verlander now? Not according to Ken Rosenthal, at least as of a few hours ago. They certainly have more to offer in terms of prospects than the Astros, but given that Verlander has the final say over any potential trade destination, I'd have to think he'd be more inclined to return to the Astros than make a move to LA. Assuming the Mets actually decide to pull the trigger on a trade, anyway, which is far from a foregone conclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 The Orioles have also expressed interest. Another factor is JV’s 2025 option. Mets don’t want to pick that up or if they do, they’re going to want significant prospects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 My hope is the Red Sox just stand pat or add a pitcher like E-Rod who they shouldn't have let go in the first place. But I think he may have an opt out too? Rentals for a crapshoot in October makes no sense to me. This isn't a roster to go deep in October IMO so if they got a pitcher and spun Paxton for strong prospects I'd be OK with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Well, that's that then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, JSngry said: Well, that's that then. Meaning the Astros are unbeatable with Verlander back? I wouldn't necessarily go that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Not unbeatable, but definitely with the mental advantage now, I should think. Veteran team and they just got their ace back. And he's back to form now, too. We got the old guy starting to wear out, which is still an upgrade, but... Rangers have yet to show real mental consistency and those sillyass Angels now, you can never tell. So I am not really solid yet on these Rangers. Like 'em, but not loving them. Not yet. But, let's play the games, see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchFan Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, JSngry said: But, let's play the games, see what happens Exactly. Long way to go -- for everybody. I will say . . . Bruce Bochy is a quality Manager. He knows how to win. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he leads the Rangers deep into the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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