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When do yo think the MLB regular season will start?

On time
- 1 (33.3%)
Late, but on or before April 15th
- 0 (0%)
April 16th through April 30th
- 0 (0%)
May 1st through May 15th
- 2 (66.7%)
May 16th through May 31st
- 0 (0%)
Jun1st through June 15th
- 0 (0%)
June 16th through June 30th
- 0 (0%)
After June 30th
- 0 (0%)
No Season
- 0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 3

Voting closed: February 13, 2022, 10:41:25 PM


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bankshot1

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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1560 on: March 06, 2019, 10:01:35 AM »
Trout fishing in America-2019 edition

using cheese-steak as bait?

https://nypost.com/2019/03/06/angels-contact-mlb-about-harpers-possible-trout-tampering/

According to the Los Angeles Times, the Angels contacted Major League Baseball on Tuesday regarding Harper’s constant public recruitment of the Angels star, which might be a violation of tampering rules.

 
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1561 on: March 06, 2019, 04:16:31 PM »
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2823272-would-moving-the-mound-back-be-baseballs-worst-rule-experiment?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial

The idea seems pretty off to me, but I suppose if the unaffiliated minor league is willing to play along, they can do it and see how it goes.

I am more interested in how the robo-umps do on balls and strikes, tbh.
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« Reply #1562 on: March 06, 2019, 05:56:30 PM »
I just skimmed that article and probably missed the great rationales, but moving the mound back seems dumb and risky.
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1563 on: March 06, 2019, 06:01:50 PM »
Quote from: bankshot1 on March 06, 2019, 05:56:30 PM
I just skimmed that article and probably missed the great rationales, but moving the mound back seems dumb and risky.

That was pretty much the author's take on it, too, and the reasoning for why resonated.
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1564 on: March 06, 2019, 10:08:46 PM »
Red Sox caught cheating again? Do the New England teams EVER follow the rules?

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/mlb-suspends-red-sox-p-steven-wright-80-games-for-ped-violation-224958285.html

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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1565 on: March 07, 2019, 12:53:24 PM »
I remember first seeing Steven Wright in the early '80s at Ding-Ho. The guy cracked me up. He may have been on drugs back then too.
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1566 on: March 07, 2019, 01:30:04 PM »
Why would a knuckleball pitcher roid up?
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1567 on: March 07, 2019, 01:37:56 PM »
peer pressure
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1568 on: March 07, 2019, 06:56:45 PM »
Quote from: whiskeypriest on March 07, 2019, 01:30:04 PM
Why would a knuckleball pitcher roid up?

Because David Ortiz said it would help him heal.
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1569 on: March 07, 2019, 11:02:37 PM »
interesting fact, it seems Steven Wright is the first Red Sox roster player to get a PED penalty.

here's a couple of sources for those who prefer facts to ignorance fueled by obsession

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/legendary/steroids_baseball.shtml

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_players_suspended_for_performance-enhancing_drugs

if I counted accurately Phillies had 6 players suspended for PEDs.
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1570 on: March 07, 2019, 11:13:43 PM »
Quote from: whiskeypriest on March 07, 2019, 01:30:04 PM
Why would a knuckleball pitcher roid up?

Maybe a misinterpretation of what makes "small ball" an effective strategy?
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Re: Major League Baseball
« Reply #1571 on: March 07, 2019, 11:34:32 PM »
sad news about Tom Seaver
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« Reply #1572 on: March 08, 2019, 12:55:25 PM »
Manfred and his gambling has an impact on the lineup:
https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2019/03/08/mlb-gambling-lineup-policy

Pete Rose belongs in the Hall.
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« Reply #1573 on: March 08, 2019, 05:01:40 PM »
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« Reply #1574 on: March 09, 2019, 02:43:40 PM »
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