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Attyla » Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:56 am
I don't cherish stats, but baseball is a stat driven game. In that regard, the primary parties that used drugs to chase records did hurt the game quite a bit. Now, it is much harder to cheat the game since MLB is constantly monitoring new rumors of PED manufacture. Bonds and Clemens would have made the Hall way before now but now they will never get in. The Contemporary Committee is made up of guys who are in the Hall and they take that stuff very seriouslyXramfan » Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:14 pm
Recently did my dads eulogy and I mentioned he attended LMU (Loyola Marymount) on a baseball scholarship as a pitcher and OF. My dad threw 2 no-hitters at LMU but he was always a hitter first. Over a glass of wine or two, he always said he would trade his no-no`s for a 5-5 day at the plate every time.Attyla wrote Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:05 am:The DH rule was a change that I expected and was surprised it took so long. I really don't have much of an issue with it. I am a purist with baseball and actually have more of an issue with having a DH at all. The history of baseball was that pitchers took at bats. The AL changing that back in the day does very little in my mind to make the game better. This new extra innings thing though? It really stinks in my mind.
I know all these rules are designed to speed up the game because fans do not have attention spans anymore, but my best memories are sitting in the stands, munching on peanuts in the shell and spending time with everyone enjoying the games.
Attyla » Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:39 pm
helluva story, very cool. Classy way to honor your dad.Xramfan wrote Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:14 pm:Recently did my dads eulogy and I mentioned he attended LMU (Loyola Marymount) on a baseball scholarship as a pitcher and OF. My dad threw 2 no-hitters at LMU but he was always a hitter first. Over a glass of wine or two, he always said he would trade his no-no`s for a 5-5 day at the plate every time.
Per his request, we all sang "Take me out to the ballgame" as his final song at his celebration of life.
Xramfan » Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:26 pm
Thanks.Attyla wrote Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:39 pm:helluva story, very cool. Classy way to honor your dad.
srv5490 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:50 pm
Sorry to hear both of your parents passed, bro - it must have been difficult to lose them both so close to each other. That said, your stories of them bring a smile to my face. Sounds like they had the kind of long storybook lives together that we would all sign up for if we could choose our destinies.Xramfan wrote Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:26 pm:Thanks.
Mom and dad were born less than 24 hours from each other and they died within 3 weeks of each other at 89.
They lived great lives and will be missed.
srv5490 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:56 pm
It's not even really even about swing mechanics, it's much more about swing timing. I really have a hard time understanding how so many of these guys can't make the adjustment.Attyla wrote Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:25 am:the clock is going to be an issue, but the shift rules are probably gonna change the results more. I am a shift guy, I think it makes guys learn how to actually hit the ball rather than just crank it to their sweet spot. I really think MLB is making a mistake there.
Sold My Soul » Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:00 pm
Just watched my 1st spring game and I'm already a big fan of the pitch timer. Pitchers love it.....not so much the hitters.Attyla » Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:16 am
do you really think those of us who enjoy the stat based discussions of baseball are going to fade away? The entire game is built on those stats. it has always been that way for pretty much every sport out there.Sold My Soul » Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:23 pm
No. Feel free to stat away if that's your thing. My point is not only is it impossible to compare stats going forward it would be foolish to do so.Sold My Soul » Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:47 pm
Twins win......Atlasffa » Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:48 am
Could take some time getting use to the new rules. . .Atlasffa » Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:12 am
Knew he'd be escorted off the field but didn't consider he'd be flattened first. . .