MLB 2018

[Gaolee]

It took me a while to find it...
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but I am dressed appropriately...for a Braves fan.

That’s more than I can say for the Mets & Phils!

I had forgotten that the 7 train went to Shea. It's been more than 30 years, so no wonder. I don't remember which train went over the 59th Street Bridge to Long Island City, where the taxi garage I worked out of in 1982 was. Riding the train at 3 am was pretty routine. It sounds scary, but it was guys going to work.

 

[MCF]

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition, either. Except Mariners fans. We know.

I think condolences are all I’ll say. And there’s still time. Is your park as nice as it looked on TV this weekend? The Dodger channel showed some really nice views of Seattle and the sound.

 

[MJ5150]

I think condolences are all I’ll say. And there’s still time. Is your park as nice as it looked on TV this weekend? The Dodger channel showed some really nice views of Seattle and the sound.

No. Those shots were produced and staged for TV unfortunately.

-Mike

 

[Gaolee]

I didn't see the views of Safeco Field. You mostly see baseball and other fans when you are in the stadium. There might be somewhere with views, but I haven't been in those seats as far as I can recall. The stadium is a good place to be anyway. It's a well done combination of industrial and more deluxe finishes.

 

[the harp unstrung]

The Cubs set a dubious record today. They scored one run in four straight games, all on solo homers. All against the Pirates, who apparently have a rotation full of Cy Young candidates now. I guess I should be glad Chicago managed to pull out the first two with some fantastic pitching. Hamels has been on fire so far.

OH HELL!
My Braves are on the way to PNC Park!

(The prettiest park in the Majors...)

Wait...

What?!!

 

[the harp unstrung]

 

[the harp unstrung]

This doesn’t sound like it could be real...
The Marlins, as a Team, have stolen 4 bases as of 8/24.


(They’ve been thrown out attempting 24 times.)

 

[Gaolee]

The Mariners are busy torturing their fans.

 

[Bassball Fever]

This doesn’t sound like it could be real...
The Marlins, as a Team, have stolen 4 bases as of 8/24.


(They’ve been thrown out attempting 24 times.)

Wow.

 

[GregC]

Cubs have won six in a row since acquiring Daniel Murphy (amazing no one else picked him up). They're 4.5 games ahead of the Cards and 5 in front of the Brewers. But this is no time to relax. They have no more days off until Sept. 13! The makeups are coming. They play two more vs. the Mets at Wrigley, then the next day they play one game in Atlanta, then the day after that they start a series in Philly! Maddon's going with a six-man rotation during this stretch, which makes sense but also means fewer starts for Lester and Hamels.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Cubs have won six in a row since acquiring Daniel Murphy (amazing no one else picked him up). They're 4.5 games ahead of the Cards and 5 in front of the Brewers. But this is no time to relax. They have no more days off until Sept. 13! The makeups are coming. They play two more vs. the Mets at Wrigley, then the next day they play one game in Atlanta, then the day after that they start a series in Philly! Maddon's going with a six-man rotation during this stretch, which makes sense but also means fewer starts for Lester and Hamels.

Yeah, I was a little surprised, but most teams either had a decent second baseman, or aren't really going for it this year (Braves, Phil's) enough to take on the contract, and screw up their chemistry.

 

[GregC]

Yeah, I was a little surprised, but most teams either had a decent second baseman, or aren't really going for it this year (Braves, Phil's) enough to take on the contract, and screw up their chemistry.

I know he's not a good defender, but that .300 career average (and he's hitting that again this year) makes him pretty valuable for a lot of teams, IMO. He's also a good fit for the Cubs right now since both Bryant and Russell are out.

 

[the harp unstrung]

The Rays seem to have a pretty-to-damn-good starter at almost every position...and several horses on the mound (as well as a couple a Mooses in the bullpen!)!
I wouldn’t wanna play them 18 times a year!
‘Smatter a fact, I’m looking forward to going from the AL East to the AL Central when it comes time for inter-League play next year...(a no brainer).

A pair of hour-long rain delays last night into this morning.
I invested my time wisely, learning more about the Phitins.
They beat the Natinals while the Braves lost to the Rays.
Thanks MLB Network!

ETD from the couch...12:55a.

 

[Gaolee]

Mariners are busy sinking like a stone. They have to get it turned around in Oakland or the season is pretty much done. Oh, well. It was fun while it lasted.

 

[the harp unstrung]

It was fun while it lasted.

“It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”

(The guy who said that retired with 10 World Series rings.)

 

[Gaolee]

“It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”

(The guy who said that retired with 10 World Series rings.)

Yogi didn't play for the Mariners. Just a fact.

 

[BadJazz]

The Cards have been on a tear since Mike Schildt took over. 20-6 so far in August. This was a .500 team in July. 15 up now. September is going to be great!

 

[Pilgrim]

The Rockies are tied for the NL West lead.

Let that sink in......

The ROCKIES are actually tied for the NL West Lead!!!

Holy Bullpen, Batman!!

 

[the harp unstrung]

The Braves lead the NL East by 3 1/2 games over the Phitens.

Let that sink in.....

 

[the harp unstrung]

The Cubs travel well!

According to my personal ‘roar of the crowd-o-meter’, we might as well be enjoying a Goose Island Amber on Waveland Ave.