Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 11, 2013 3:35pm
Closest teams are, what, San Fran/Oakland to the south and Colorado to the SE? So Seattle has the entire northwest of the country.Laley23;1552161 wrote:Causr they are the only sports watch for MILES in the northwest for 3 months of the year. Huge fan base, mileage wise, as well.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 11, 2013 3:46pm
Or STO, NESN, etc. Any of the teams whos owner started a network just for their teams, essentially.se-alum;1552165 wrote:My understanding is it's a new Northwest Regional network in which the Mariners are the majority owner. So it's not like the Reds deal with Fox. The Mariners actually own the network so they get revenue from other broadcasts. Basically like YES network.
That, coupled with the fact they own the station (unlike the FOX Local stations) so they can pick programming and sell their broadcasting to the Pac-12, high schools, etc. They have complete control of what goes onto their station and take in 100% of its revenue. STO was actually one of the first to do it, but they were almost too early. They signed a deal and didnt capitalize on its true worth.Heretic;1552171 wrote:Closest teams are, what, San Fran/Oakland to the south and Colorado to the SE? So Seattle has the entire northwest of the country.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 11, 2013 8:49pm
Sources: #Pirates, free-agent RHP Edinson Volquez in agreement on one-year, $5M contract, pending physical.
The Reds and Cardinals rejoice!
The Reds and Cardinals rejoice!
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
Dec 12, 2013 12:38am
According to Heyman, Yanks turned down a Brett Gardner to Cincy for Brandon Phillips trade.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Dec 12, 2013 12:46am
So MLB buys stolen goods man Bud just keeps getting worse
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Dec 12, 2013 12:57am
Tigers talking to Dodgers about a deal bringing Kemp to the Motor City. Eh I don't like it, too injury prone. That's one thing I loved about Prince, he never missed a game
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Dec 12, 2013 10:57am
Still hate facing former players, especially as many times as they could face him.Azubuike24;1552303 wrote:Sources: #Pirates, free-agent RHP Edinson Volquez in agreement on one-year, $5M contract, pending physical.
The Reds and Cardinals rejoice!
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 12, 2013 12:12pm
Ought to be interesting. Pirates have been good at repairing pitchers in recent years, but that might be like trying to turn a trailer into a mansion.Azubuike24;1552303 wrote:Sources: #Pirates, free-agent RHP Edinson Volquez in agreement on one-year, $5M contract, pending physical.
The Reds and Cardinals rejoice!
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 12, 2013 12:18pm
No more home plate collisions.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Dec 12, 2013 12:24pm
So are catchers not aloud to block the plate anymore?wildcats20;1552526 wrote:No more home plate collisions.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Dec 12, 2013 12:26pm
Runner must slide.Rotinaj;1552529 wrote:So are catchers not aloud to block the plate anymore?
hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Dec 12, 2013 12:31pm
Terrible. It's like slow pitch Softball. Are they allowed to leap?wildcats20;1552531 wrote:Runner must slide.
Also, it sucks that David Price wouldn't even consider an extension with Seattle. Felix, Price, Kuma would be amazing. That could help Seattle land another bat to go along with Cano and Seager.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 12, 2013 1:01pm
All it's gonna take it one "slide" resulting in a broken leg, shredded knee or spike to the face of an unmasked catcher for them to reverse this rule. It's been in baseball forever.
Also, you're going to get someone who just doesn't give a fuck and crushes an unexpecting catcher anyway. Sure, the run wont count, but it would be well worth it.
Also, you're going to get someone who just doesn't give a fuck and crushes an unexpecting catcher anyway. Sure, the run wont count, but it would be well worth it.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Dec 12, 2013 1:08pm
If the runner must slide, the catcher should be allowed to block the plate. Its stupid to be able to block home plate but not 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
HitsRus
Posts: 9,206
Dec 12, 2013 1:24pm
The exact language of the rule has not been written, but any rule that allows for 'interpretation' of hard contact is going to really muck things up. Most certainly if the play is only so-so close, and he bumps the catcher, or the catcher moves into a runner not sliding a whole lot of scenarios open up where questionable calls can be made.
Also on the docket is an expansion of replay...and manager's challenge.
Also on the docket is an expansion of replay...and manager's challenge.
IggyPride00
Posts: 6,482
Dec 12, 2013 2:34pm
They said from what I read it will be like at any other base, with the catcher not being able to block the plate unless he has the ball already.Laley23;1552548 wrote:If the runner must slide, the catcher should be allowed to block the plate. Its stupid to be able to block home plate but not 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2013 6:16pm
I like the idea of no blocking/ no collision at home.
Signed,
Ray Fosse
Signed,
Ray Fosse
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Sonofanump
Dec 12, 2013 6:20pm
Wonder how Possey and McCann feel about that new rule.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 12, 2013 7:44pm
Volquez hasn't been good. He got cut by San Diego, yes, one of the worst teams, last year. Career ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.51. 449 walks in 850 innings.Heretic;1552523 wrote:Ought to be interesting. Pirates have been good at repairing pitchers in recent years, but that might be like trying to turn a trailer into a mansion.
You will literally hate him by June, if not earlier.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 12, 2013 8:15pm
Who?Sonofanump;1552682 wrote:Wonder how Possey and McCann feel about that new rule.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 12, 2013 8:23pm
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Dec 12, 2013 8:58pm
Rumor floating around
Brandon Phillips and Homer Bailey for Matt Kemp
Reds also interested in Omar Infante
Brandon Phillips and Homer Bailey for Matt Kemp
Reds also interested in Omar Infante
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 12, 2013 9:03pm
If there was a guarantee of 140+ games played per season.....Hell Yes.Nate;1552711 wrote:Rumor floating around
Brandon Phillips and Homer Bailey for Matt Kemp
Reds also interested in Omar Infante
Do we know if Homer is comfortable with our new catcher?
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 13, 2013 12:01pm
Possibly, but you could have said that about both Burnett and Liriano when they got them. At least for recent results, as both of them were at least good for more than one year of their career before coming to Pittsburgh.Azubuike24;1552694 wrote:Volquez hasn't been good. He got cut by San Diego, yes, one of the worst teams, last year. Career ERA 4.75 and WHIP 1.51. 449 walks in 850 innings.
You will literally hate him by June, if not earlier.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 13, 2013 1:34pm
That's the thing. Burnett and Liriano showed signs of being an ace caliber pitcher before. Both had health issues.
Volquez, other than a very short stint in 1 season, never performed this way.
Volquez, other than a very short stint in 1 season, never performed this way.