Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 18, 2015 11:01am
It is a pretty interesting move. They definitely needed to make some kind of change. Jennings has always been a great scout for talent so I'm sure that will help. I was really just hoping we'd bring in Trader Jack again.Azubuike24;1729501 wrote:Marlins fired their manager and named their GM, who has never managed or played as the new manager. Bizarre.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 18, 2015 11:54pm
He's what, almost 90?
Iliketurtles
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May 19, 2015 7:18am
He's only like 85. It was more of a joke anyway.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 19, 2015 11:15am
Had remembered the Astros hired their radio guy as the manager and looked it up...he at least was a former player.
Found this as the oddest hires for manager...one was Ted Turner
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/miami-marlins-dan-jennings-mlb-strangest-manager-hirings
Found this as the oddest hires for manager...one was Ted Turner
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/miami-marlins-dan-jennings-mlb-strangest-manager-hirings
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
May 20, 2015 8:42pm
Fuck You Marvin Hudson. Stupid fucking home plate ump called a bullshit strike one on Harper.....Matt Williams chirps a bit from the dugout and during the chirping Harper steps out of the box and ump yells at him to get in the batter's box and Harper pointed to that he was right at it....ump pointed again and Harper angrily stepped in the box and the jackass tossed him. He might as well just flipped off 40,000 fans and the Nats announcers gave it to Hudson. Simply ridiculous
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
May 21, 2015 5:21pm
Agreed. Baseball umpires are by far the worst as far as egos go
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 22, 2015 11:35am
Just is that whole culture of players and coaches going out and arguing calls. In the other sports they pretty much stay on the sidelines to say their peace.Classyposter58;1730269 wrote:Agreed. Baseball umpires are by far the worst as far as egos go
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Agree that umps are very confrontational and too many get rabbit ears.
Ironman92
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May 25, 2015 10:23pm
Insane catches by Stanton and Arrenado and crazy HR by Braun
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 27, 2015 3:28pm
Pirates up to six straight wins after sweeping Miami today, thanks to scoring all five of their runs in the seventh inning against some really horrible bullpen work after getting two outs.
Over .500 at 24-22. Granted, they were at home and are now heading to the west coast AND three of those six were against the Marlins and their imaginary manager, but six wins are six wins and the team is looking a lot more like a contender than they had been through April and much of this month.
Over .500 at 24-22. Granted, they were at home and are now heading to the west coast AND three of those six were against the Marlins and their imaginary manager, but six wins are six wins and the team is looking a lot more like a contender than they had been through April and much of this month.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 27, 2015 3:53pm
That is the story of the Marlins season. I swear at least half there loses are due to blown leads in the 8th or 9th inning.Heretic;1731175 wrote:Pirates up to six straight wins after sweeping Miami today, thanks to scoring all five of their runs in the eighth inning against some really horrible bullpen work after getting two outs.
Over .500 at 24-22. Granted, they were at home and are now heading to the west coast AND three of those six were against the Marlins and their imaginary manager, but six wins are six wins and the team is looking a lot more like a contender than they had been through April and much of this month.
Ironman92
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May 27, 2015 4:10pm
Arod passes Lou Gehrig and is now 1 RBI behind Bonds at 1995
Ironman92
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May 31, 2015 10:20pm
Goldschmidt reached base 7x in his game today
Ironman92
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Jun 2, 2015 10:11pm
Rookie Joc Pederson has 3 HR over 450 ft in the last 24 hours
470 ft in game 1 today and 480 ft in game 2
470 ft in game 1 today and 480 ft in game 2
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 3, 2015 6:52am
Just letting you know I appreciate all these posts I92.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jun 3, 2015 12:42pm
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-pittsburgh-pirates-francisco-cervelli-aj-burnett-jung-ho-kang/
Nice bit o' recognition, since they've been as hot as any team over the past couple weeks.
Nice bit o' recognition, since they've been as hot as any team over the past couple weeks.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Jun 3, 2015 3:38pm
SameGOONx19;1732041 wrote:Just letting you know I appreciate all these posts I92.
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Jun 3, 2015 9:14pm
I would if there were more home to first timesGOONx19;1732041 wrote:Just letting you know I appreciate all these posts I92.
wildcats20
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Jun 5, 2015 1:18pm
Astros are planning to remove the hill in CF.
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thavoice
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Jun 5, 2015 1:21pm
Always liked that hill.wildcats20;1732711 wrote:Astros are planning to remove the hill in CF.
Our HS diamond has one in LC field so maybe that sways me into like that hill, but have heard other ML's hate it.
wildcats20
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Jun 5, 2015 1:46pm
I just find it weird that it's been there for 15 years and now it's a bother.
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thavoice
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Jun 5, 2015 1:53pm
Did the right person complain or get hurt navigating the hill? Follow them less and less since they went to the AL and now that Patrick Henry's Krauss doesnt play for them anymore I dont even look at their box scores.wildcats20;1732714 wrote:I just find it weird that it's been there for 15 years and now it's a bother.
Was always a unique aspect to the field. I wanna say the reds wanted to put on out there to replicate the Crosley Terrace but MLB said no.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jun 5, 2015 1:58pm
I honestly don't know. I didn't read more on it. Just thought it was strange after 15 years to knock it down.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jun 5, 2015 2:54pm
The Astros have built a lineup around power and a staff around limiting home runs. Their park, while HR friendly in LF, is not that that great in the other spots. This will only heighten their advantage and can be sold as a "safety measure." Truth is, many guys have gone up that hill and either misplayed the ball or gotten banged up from it. It can't all of the sudden be a problem.
Who leads the AL in homers hit? Houston
Who leads the AL in strikeouts? Houston
Who is 2nd in the AL in fewest homers allowed? Houston
Who leads the AL in homers hit? Houston
Who leads the AL in strikeouts? Houston
Who is 2nd in the AL in fewest homers allowed? Houston
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2015 5:12pm
Love what the Astros and others have done. The Twins? Yeah had them earmarked ahead of Tigers and Royals
George Springer won't last long playing like he does but love his fearlessness in RF
George Springer won't last long playing like he does but love his fearlessness in RF
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2015 9:25pm
Brett Lawrie's broken bat went into the stands and caused a lot of bleeding to a woman and they are saying life-threatening.