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Jun 10, 2014 2:49 PM
I listen or watch some of pretty much ever reds game, but the days of sitting in front of the boobtube and watching the game from beginning to finish are pretty much over unless it is huge late season/post season game.

Just way too much stuff to do to devote 3 hours to sit and watch.

Kinda funny though...as a kid would go to 1 reds game a season. I felt cheated if it was under 3 hours! I would be disappointed early if the first 3 innings were under an hour, and so on.
Jun 10, 2014 2:49pm
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Jun 10, 2014 4:11 PM
I tend to always be watching baseball. I just rarely actually am focused on the game.

If I'm at a friend's house, we're probably catching a buzz while doing so. If I'm at home, I'll probably be playing video games on the other TV or working out while blasting music with the TVs on mute.
Jun 10, 2014 4:11pm
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Jun 10, 2014 4:17 PM
Heretic;1624702 wrote:I tend to always be watching baseball. I just rarely actually am focused on the game.

If I'm at a friend's house, we're probably catching a buzz while doing so. If I'm at home, I'll probably be playing video games on the other TV or working out while blasting music with the TVs on mute.
Baseball, to me, is background noise (like music) during the summer. I usually turn on the Tribe game at 7 (or when it starts) and make/eat dinner, shower, do some work, some busy work etc. Then when its over, turn on MLB Network till I fall asleep. I never sit and watch the game from start to finish, but I do listen, and when something happens, or guys get on base, Ill come and finish the inning with watching etc.
Jun 10, 2014 4:17pm
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Jun 11, 2014 11:50 AM
I can't stop watching it...lol. He had no time for a big crow hop and he threw it over 300 feet from a stand still over top the runner perfectly into the catcher's mitt. Incredible distance that only maybe 2-3 guys could do and with the runner in his line. That will end the season as the most difficult throw of the year to complete. Bo Jackson type stuff.
Jun 11, 2014 11:50am
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thavoice

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Jun 11, 2014 12:03 PM
Laley23;1624706 wrote:Baseball, to me, is background noise (like music) during the summer. I usually turn on the Tribe game at 7 (or when it starts) and make/eat dinner, shower, do some work, some busy work etc. Then when its over, turn on MLB Network till I fall asleep. I never sit and watch the game from start to finish, but I do listen, and when something happens, or guys get on base, Ill come and finish the inning with watching etc.
PRetty much how I am anymore. I have it on the radio while doing whatever in the yard or around the house. Last night didnt turn it on until like 1130 when I couldnt sleep.
Jun 11, 2014 12:03pm
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Jun 11, 2014 12:04 PM
Yeah that was awesome

I think it even surprised himself.
Jun 11, 2014 12:04pm
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Jun 11, 2014 3:25 PM
I prefer Puigs last year. More of a line.

But that was sick.
Jun 11, 2014 3:25pm
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Jun 11, 2014 3:59 PM
Laley23;1625160 wrote:I prefer Puigs last year. More of a line.

But that was sick.
The throw to 3rd?

Idk, that was a shorter distance, and he got to crow hop. Dont get me wrong, still impressive, but lol Cespedes literally turned, and whipped the ball 300 ft on the money
Jun 11, 2014 3:59pm
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Jun 11, 2014 4:21 PM
KB0938;1625185 wrote:The throw to 3rd?

Idk, that was a shorter distance, and he got to crow hop. Dont get me wrong, still impressive, but lol Cespedes literally turned, and whipped the ball 300 ft on the money
Puig has had a few.....he and Cespedes remind me a bit of Bo....I love those insane throws. Rick Ankiel, Vlad, Frenchy, Mondesi....some of the best throws ever by those guys.

Bo threw out Harold Reynolds from the warning track in the air and Ankiel let one fly to 3rd to drill a Reds runner....two of the best I've ever seen.
Jun 11, 2014 4:21pm
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Jun 11, 2014 4:36 PM
KB0938;1625185 wrote:The throw to 3rd?

Idk, that was a shorter distance, and he got to crow hop. Dont get me wrong, still impressive, but lol Cespedes literally turned, and whipped the ball 300 ft on the money
He got to crow hop, but it wasn't that much closer. He was only 15' inside the warning track lol.

Talking about the Harper on, not Byrd. Though both were absolute ropes.
Jun 11, 2014 4:36pm
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Jun 11, 2014 8:34 PM
Abreu with another homer. This guy is the real deal.
Jun 11, 2014 8:34pm
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Jun 11, 2014 10:56 PM
slingshot4ever;1625262 wrote:Abreu with another homer. This guy is the real deal.
The league is starting to be dominated by Cuban defectors. Chapman, Cespedes, Abreu, Puig and a few others, just recently.
Jun 11, 2014 10:56pm
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Jun 11, 2014 11:12 PM
White Sox beat Tigers tonight, 8-2, chasing Verlander in the 6th. Sale vs. Scherzer tomorrow night.
Jun 11, 2014 11:12pm
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Jun 12, 2014 12:07 AM
Tanaka is also the real deal.
Jun 12, 2014 12:07am
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Jun 13, 2014 4:01 PM
He may have a great arm, but he sure as hell can't field a ball out of the corner. Both throws lol
Jun 13, 2014 4:01pm
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Jun 13, 2014 10:12 PM
Nats/Cards game today lasted 2 hours and 3 min....or otherwise known as 46% of a Yankees/Red Sox game
Jun 13, 2014 10:12pm
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Jun 14, 2014 10:04 AM
Ironman92;1626096 wrote:Nats/Cards game today lasted 2 hours and 3 min....or otherwise known as 46% of a Yankees/Red Sox game
Yeah fuck that.

I was going to go and catch the last 5 innings (worked till 8 locally) last night. Get to the hotel at 8:10 and it's already the bottom of the 6th.
Jun 14, 2014 10:04am
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Jun 14, 2014 11:13 PM
Delay in Oakland because some of the lights went out in their shithole.

That thing needs demolished yesterday
Jun 14, 2014 11:13pm
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Jun 16, 2014 11:11 AM
Tony Gwynn dead at 54
Jun 16, 2014 11:11am
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Jun 16, 2014 11:16 AM
SportsAndLady;1626675 wrote:Tony Gwynn dead at 54
Shit, that sucks. Guys I remember loving watching while growing up are dropping now. Hate those little signs that I might actually be getting older.
Jun 16, 2014 11:16am