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Post by Tom on Oct 11, 2018 14:32:28 GMT -5
I don't think we'll ever see a reduction in regular-season games at this point. Owners won't go for it because fewer home games means fewer revenue opportunities. Speaking of reorg, I think it was bandied about maybe 15-20 years ago to completely blow up the current divisional/league setup and go to conferences similar to the other pro sports. Divisions would essentially merge, so you could potentially see an Eastern division with the Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Phillies, Orioles and Nationals. Ultimately that idea was shelved. I don't know how serious it was being discussed, but I'm sure the idea of jettisoning the AL and NL setup caused quite a stir among the traditionalists in the room. Not only gate revenue, but advertisers paying for 30 seconds 162 times a year would want a rebate for something less - and then the TV guys won't pay MLB the same money for less product NESN color guy Jerry Remy was pushing that a few years ago, with a minor catch. Call the west the National League and the East the American League and do away with inter league games. Remy was not a fan of interleague, but gets that some people want to see Yanks/Mets White Sox/Cubs Angels/Dodgers, etc and his plan would maintain that. One advantage would be time zones. I don't know about anyone else, but I ignore my hometown team (Red Sox) when they're on the west coast. It's rare that I am awake past the second inning, so I don't even bother
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Post by CHC8485 on Oct 11, 2018 14:54:20 GMT -5
No small detail, but other than the designated hitter, with interleague play, MLB (not AL & NL) umpires, what's the difference between leagues now?
I have been firmly against the designated hitter since its introduction, but I think it is time for MLB to pick one way or the other, eliminate the differences between leagues and establish one set of rules for the game. If the DH stays, so be it.
Then get about the business of making the regular season make sense by blowing up and re-organizing the divisions - though I would not go to a set-up with both NY, both Chicago, both LA teams in one division. I like the idea of cities choosing sides with a World Championship on the line being a rare occurrence.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 11, 2018 15:12:36 GMT -5
ALwill not give up the DH. NL will. Not adopt it IMO it is a perversion of baseball.
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 11, 2018 17:42:33 GMT -5
Time for someone to call 911 and do a wellness check on HC92, it's been almost 48 hours since the Yanks went down! !
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Post by hchoops on Oct 11, 2018 18:19:55 GMT -5
I believe he has posted on another thread since the loss
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 11, 2018 22:43:52 GMT -5
Yes, I know he did, but he is avoiding this thread like the plague!!! ! Also,where is NAD who was so worried about the SOX when they had a 9 game lead a few weeks ago??? Sleep well my friend, we are on to the 'STROS!!! !
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Post by Tom on Oct 12, 2018 7:37:51 GMT -5
Probably still worrying. The Astros are a darn good team with better pitching than the Yankees
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 13, 2018 14:36:13 GMT -5
Probably still worrying. The Astros are a darn good team with better pitching than the Yankees Darn tootin they're darn good. Could be a great series. Heard an interesting opinion on sports radio today. Host said both teams were really similar, but one difference was the Sox had 3 key players that struggled in the postseason (Price, Betts, and Kimbrel), whereas the Astros don't have that issue. Definitely need Price to contribute in some way, I'd say.
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Post by JRGNYR on Oct 15, 2018 12:01:26 GMT -5
Very interesting to see the Sox roll out a starter in the 8th inning because of bullpen concerns. Porcello looked strong last night - wonder if that'll carry over into Houston in game 4.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 15, 2018 12:22:25 GMT -5
Eovaldi comes first A tough matchup with Kuechel, though both managers havve ultra quick hooks, so the series probably will be bullpen contests again—not sure that helps the Sox to get 3 more Ws
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Post by Tom on Oct 15, 2018 14:45:28 GMT -5
Very interesting to see the Sox roll out a starter in the 8th inning because of bullpen concerns. Porcello looked strong last night - wonder if that'll carry over into Houston in game 4. Sox did the exact same thing in game 1 ALDS. Porcello got 2 outs in the 8th vs NY. Basically using it like between start side sessions
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 15, 2018 16:03:50 GMT -5
3 games in 3 days, coupled with with word of Sale's apparent illness, is not helping my nerves. I just hope they can find a way to get it back to Boston. They are a resilient bunch, though; no doubt about that.
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Post by rgs318 on Oct 16, 2018 6:09:51 GMT -5
I used to be a Knicks fan, but after years of hopelessness, I have given up. The Celts are, as you said, a truly great franchise.
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Post by JRGNYR on Oct 16, 2018 10:10:26 GMT -5
Very interesting to see the Sox roll out a starter in the 8th inning because of bullpen concerns. Porcello looked strong last night - wonder if that'll carry over into Houston in game 4. Sox did the exact same thing in game 1 ALDS. Porcello got 2 outs in the 8th vs NY. Basically using it like between start side sessions I recall, and Sale in the 8th in game 4. It's worked so far. Interesting to see if it keeps up in Houston. Can't imagine you use Price in a similar situation.
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 17, 2018 7:10:59 GMT -5
Probably still worrying. The Astros are a darn good team with better pitching than the Yankees Darn tootin they're darn good. Could be a great series. Heard an interesting opinion on sports radio today. Host said both teams were really similar, but one difference was the Sox had 3 key players that struggled in the postseason (Price, Betts, and Kimbrel), whereas the Astros don't have that issue. Definitely need Price to contribute in some way, I'd say.Well, he did last night... Saw him raking the bullpen mound! ! ! !
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 17, 2018 7:12:26 GMT -5
Eovaldi comes first A tough matchup with Kuechel, though both managers havve ultra quick hooks, so the series probably will be bullpen contests again—not sure that helps the Sox to get 3 more Ws Eovaldi looked pretty good last night! Great move by Dombrowski getting him this summer!
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Post by lou on Oct 17, 2018 7:22:12 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter
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Post by Tom on Oct 17, 2018 7:52:36 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter An accomplishment to be proud of. In all fairness, probably more than 50 percent of #9 at bats were by pitchers
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 17, 2018 8:00:16 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter JBJ has had his ups and downs and many on the talk radio shows were of the opinion that the Sox should have traded him. I'm definitely not one of them! He can be a streaky hitter and congrats to him for his grand slam last night! More importantly he is one of the best center fielders out there! So glad the Sox have kept him as part of the best outfield in baseball!!! On a side note... MLB looking into an Astros employee who managed to get into the photographers area adjacent to the Sox dugout, was taking pictures with a small camera and sending out numerous text messages... appears he did the same thing in the series with the Indians.... !
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Post by hchoops on Oct 17, 2018 8:02:08 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter An accomplishment to be proud of. In all fairness, probably more than 50 percent of #9 at bats were by pitchers Definitely far more than 50 %
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Oct 17, 2018 10:57:35 GMT -5
What's most amazing to me thus far, is- the 3 Marquee pitchers on the Sox staff(Sale, Price, and Kimbrel) have struggled the most (other than Brandon Workman). The rest certainly have out performed my expectations.
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Post by Tom on Oct 17, 2018 11:26:03 GMT -5
An accomplishment to be proud of. In all fairness, probably more than 50 percent of #9 at bats were by pitchers Definitely far more than 50 % It might be less than you think. Probably less than 50 percent for the last 40 years or so (assuming basically an even number of games in AL vs NL parks, and some percentage of time a pinch hitter is used for the pitcher). And during that 40 of 120 years at under 50 percent, data is heavily weighted for recent history. Last year there were 38 post season games vs 7 in 1968. Granted it takes a whole lot of years at somewhat below 50 percent to overcome 75 years of about 90 percent, but without doing any research, I'll bet we'd be surprised at how low the percentage of times a pitcher didn't bat in the #9 spot in the post season
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Oct 17, 2018 11:56:57 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter Dave McNally, Orioles pitcher batting 9th, hit a grand slam in the World Series.
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Post by lou on Oct 17, 2018 12:01:37 GMT -5
JBJ is the best. First grand slam in the post season by a #9 hitter Dave McNally, Orioles pitcher batting 9th, hit a grand slam in the World Series. Did I forget to mention non-pitcher?
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Post by hchoops on Oct 17, 2018 12:27:18 GMT -5
Changing leagues Yelich had it right about Machado-a dirty play by a dirty player will there be retaliation ?
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