The Swamp

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:24 am Huh? What kind of rule is that? You can't block the bag if the ball is in the glove? So are they only supposed to do swipe tags now? And no more blocking the plate when the catcher has the ball?

You can’t block the bag. Lindor’s knee went down, forcing the runner to the OF side. That’s out.

SS/2B have been getting away with dropping their knee in an effort to field the throw. That’s apparently out now too.

As for drawing fans to the game?

Baserunners and defensive players making great plays draws fans to the game. I think this rule pushes the game in that direction.

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:40 am Reasons its not totally implausible:
1. A bookie would know Ippei is the rare person who has access to that kind of money
2. Ohtani's image has been so pristine you believe "maybe he's just the best friend ever" when you absolutely wouldn't for most any other athlete

But if it does turn out its Ohtani and he tried to bury his interpreter/friend (willing party or not), that Dodgers contract becomes a huge mess, huh?

Does he really have access to that money? You're just taking his word for it. Bookies can't work like that. 4 million is a lot of money, even to rich people, and Ohtani didn't have a huge contract with the Angels, only in 2023 did he make 30 million.

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:58 am

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:24 am Huh? What kind of rule is that? You can't block the bag if the ball is in the glove? So are they only supposed to do swipe tags now? And no more blocking the plate when the catcher has the ball?

You can’t block the bag. Lindor’s knee went down, forcing the runner to the OF side. That’s out.

Wait, which knee went down? His right knee? Would a baserunner slide that far to the inside of the bag?

degenerasian wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:35 amDoes he really have access to that money? You're just taking his word for it. Bookies can't work like that. 4 million is a lot of money, even to rich people, and Ohtani didn't have a huge contract with the Angels, only in 2023 did he make 30 million.

I mean, its not like the bookie produced $3MM in sandwiches and sold it to Ippei for $4MM. Its a huge number, but there was no cost to it so I'm sure running on credit for a huge potential payoff can work out here. Its just bad debt, all business have it.

Sorry - I saw his right knee did go down, but it was after or around the tag (not the typical 75% of the bag taken up when the MI drops the knee while lowering his body to make the tag). The fact is Lindor was blocking the basepath as he positioned himself to field the ball. No longer allowed.

There is the late Friday news dump as expected /

This is what they get for not making Jose Altuve the face of the league. You wouldn’t have all the same kind of buzz.

Would just be a blank photo background.

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:33 pm This is what they get for not making Jose Altuve the face of the league. You wouldn’t have all the same kind of buzz.

Yeah you’d definitely get a different kind of buzz

Life size bobblehead day!

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:09 pm Life size bobblehead day!

Right? Missed opportunities!

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:25 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:09 pm Life size bobblehead day!

Right? Missed opportunities!

Oh my goz! I took home the real Jose Altuve!

WHERE'S MY BOBBLEHEAD!?

Ryan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:01 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:33 pm This is what they get for not making Jose Altuve the face of the league. You wouldn’t have all the same kind of buzz.

Yeah you’d definitely get a different kind of buzz

I absolutely don’t know if I don’t get this …

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:11 pm

Ryan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:01 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:33 pm This is what they get for not making Jose Altuve the face of the league. You wouldn’t have all the same kind of buzz.

Yeah you’d definitely get a different kind of buzz

I absolutely don’t know if I don’t get this …

Protect your jersey or we'll find out

I hope you know my word choice there wasn't a coincidence.

Right. It’s not usually TR who falls for those so I wondered if I missed a level.

Can a mod or Steve just change this thread title to MLB 2024 maybe?

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:27 am I hope you know my word choice there wasn't a coincidence.

It was really well disguised. My bad.

Ryan wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:22 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:27 am I hope you know my word choice there wasn't a coincidence.

It was really well disguised. My bad.

It's ok, you're just getting older.

tennbengal wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:19 pm Can a mod or Steve just change this thread title to MLB 2024 maybe?

As you wish.

Sabo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:39 pm

tennbengal wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:19 pm Can a mod or Steve just change this thread title to MLB 2024 maybe?

As you wish.

You rule.

T mobile mlb TV is back.

A_B wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:14 am T mobile mlb TV is back.

Thanks for the heads-up. Been waiting for that.

Now, if only DirecTV will also do it again...

Per ESPN:

"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani's representatives declined again Tuesday to answer ESPN's questions about which authorities they have contacted to report their allegation of theft against Ohtani's former interpreter. ESPN has been asking repeatedly for the information since Ohtani's lawyers first issued a statement last week alleging that "Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities."

When asked Tuesday to provide proof that Ohtani or his representatives have reported the theft to an investigating agency, a spokesperson for Ohtani declined to comment. ESPN received no confirmation from any of the likely local, state or federal agencies that could investigate allegations of theft that they received a report from Ohtani's camp."

I guess they think the questions will go away?

Nothing gets me more excited about the Red Sox than a 10:10 pm opening day following an off-season where the one significant signing is already out for the season and the one significant trade return is injured.

At least my friend opened a bar by Fenway, so I got that going for me.

Only 1 pitcher going today that I’ve definitely never heard of. Mild upset.

Joined the streak game on MLB. Guaranteed to remember to update this.....never.

One of the revolving ads behind home plate at Guaranteed Rate Field is for Playboy's branded hard vodka seltzer.

And the lettering on the backs of the jerseys looks embarrassingly stupid.

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:31 pm And the lettering on the backs of the jerseys looks embarrassingly stupid.

Amateurish. Worse than the jerseys my nephew wears in high school.

Is it October or March?

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:36 pm Is it October or March?

Real fans know.

Burnes with 11 Ks in 6 IP. His only hit allowed was the 2 out solo shot to Trout in the 1st inning.

This ump in the Astros/Yankees game will have both teams demanding robot umps by the end of the game at this pace. Two half innings in a row ended on not even close called strikes.

Beautiful day game between LAD and STL with Costas on the call. 1985 is ok with me.

Ryan wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:21 pm Beautiful day game between LAD and STL with Costas on the call. 1985 is ok with me.

Bryan Cranston announcing the starting lineup was pretty great.

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:56 pm Burnes with 11 Ks in 6 IP. His only hit allowed was the 2 out solo shot to Trout in the 1st inning.

Tarik Skubal was better.