2015 Baseball Thread

[Old Ironmaker]

I seem to be boarding the Jay's bandwagon. That's 3 games I've watched off and on now, but do watch the wrap ups like Baseball Central. What I have taken notice of Toronto and around the league is the numbers of unbelievable gloves these kids have out there. The athletic plays at second turning doubles for example is just amazing to say the least. Yes there were great fielding way back when but not with the consistency I see today. It looks like I'll tune in this afternoon too for a while.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Old Ironmaker

[netminder]

True that. It's almost like a Willie Mays type catch happens once a month. And while it's still a pretty play, it's pretty common now. Keep in mind the gear, science and athleticism will help on all sides of the diamond.

[Old Ironmaker]

Yep all major sports have it down to a science. Serious pitching and QB clinics for 10 year olds at several thousands a week with the best coaches. Sports psychologists in College ball and even earlier. Pre teens throwing at 90MPH and up. Kids in grade 9 benching 225 for reps. Bone density tests and MRI's for teens in HS. Pre teens signing letters of intent to major NCAA schools before entering grade 9. For all the major sports today.

 

Revere 2 for 2. Tight game. Won't spoil it for the Tevo guys.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Old Ironmaker

[LostAnotherOne]

I have to admit I am on the Jays bandwagon. Not a in depth baseball guy like I am with hockey, but this winning thing is pretty sweet. Go Jays Go

[misfish]

Are the leafs watching this team effort?

 

Shot the puck more and more goals.

[Old Ironmaker]

Can anyone give me a quick explanation of the Managers Challenge. What happens if he looses it and how many in a game, extra innings as well?

 

Going on 3 hrs and 40 minutes now bottom of the 8th. Too long, I've seen 2 challenges by Gibbons today.

[fishing n autograph]

You get one challenge a game. If you're successful and the call is over turned you don't lose it. If you're unsuccessful then you lose the challenge. Similar to the NFL

[Acountdeleted]

You guys get me with the 'too long' comments. Bring an AM/FM radio on the boat with you and listen while you fish. IMO baseball is meant to be listened to and not watched anyways.

[fishing n autograph]

One of the things that makes baseball so great is that it's not bound by a clock. Everyone gets 27 outs and it's the only sport where the defence gets the ball.

[manitoubass2]

My only gripe with baseball is not the lenght of the games, but the lenght of the season.

 

Drop it to 82 games( like nhl) and ill watch every friggen game i can

[Thrilla]

That is why I like watching baseball they play nearly every night!

[dave524]

That is why I like watching baseball they play nearly every night!

 

Watch out for afternoon games, especially on the weekends. Hate to tell how many I missed just assuming it was a night game..

[Thrilla]

I know I don't catch em all, usually don't get the afternoon weekend games, but thats what bluejays in 30 is for lol

[fishing n autograph]

I have the MLB TV package so I can literally watch baseball all day from April to November

[Old Ironmaker]

Thanks for the answer Constable, is it Constable of Officer here? The games "can be" too long, but extra innings is exciting, life or death.

Edited August 29, 2015 by Old Ironmaker

[fishing n autograph]

Nope it's just Dave or FnA

[Acountdeleted]

I bet no one will be complaining that the games are too long when October rolls around..... Unless their heart can't take it.

 

I agree with the season being too long but for a different reason. Make the season 150 games and make the wildcard a best of 5 with the division series being a best of 7. The fans deserve it.

[fishing n autograph]

They should cut the season back to 156 games and have 16 teams in the play offs. Top two from each division plus 2 wild cards. First round best if three second round best of five and the last two best of seven

[Acountdeleted]

I feel like being top 2 in the league should gain some sort of advantage. Especially with 5 game series where anything can happen.

 

I really like the playoff format in my sim baseball league. Too 2 teams in the conference get a bye to the division championship. Then it's the division winner with the lowest record vs the number 3 wildcard team and wildcard teams 1 vs 2 in a best of 5. The winners of those two series go on to the division series against teams 1 and 2. Allows 12 teams into the post season rather then 10.

[Old Ironmaker]

You miss understood me, if I address a cop in Ontario how do I address him or her, officer or constable.

[fishing n autograph]

Sir, officer, constable that all works.... Just not hey buddy... Can't stand that lok

[manitoubass2]

Bluejays puttin on a clinic

[dave524]

Really running away with this one

 

hat trick for Encarnacion

Edited August 29, 2015 by dave524

[davey buoy]

Is this team feeling it or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!.What a entertaining game !

[manitoubass2]

Its unreal!

 

Biggest surprise in the MLB for sure