MLB 2024

[Gaolee]

They did beat the Dodgers. So as you often sat, “there’s that.”

I do say that sometimes. And it's always true.

I can remember watching the Reds beat the Tigers sometime the year after the Tigers won the World Series. It was probably in the mid or late 1960s when I was still a single digit kid and thought like a single digit kid. Because the Reds beat the Tigers, I decided that the Reds were automatically the new champions.

At the time, I wasn't aware of things like the law of averages or the fact that baseball and boxing choose champions in different ways.

 

[Pilgrim]

Yesterday we watched Major League, so I'm more content with the world.

And just to bring a little beauty to your day, here's one of my favorite movie tunes: "Most of All You," the love theme from Major League, sung by the incomparable Bill Medley. This is one of the most evocative songs of its era...and the lyrics have a lesson for us.

 

[MCF]

I do say that sometimes. And it's always true.

I can remember watching the Reds beat the Tigers sometime the year after the Tigers won the World Series. It was probably in the mid or late 1960s when I was still a single digit kid and thought like a single digit kid. Because the Reds beat the Tigers, I decided that the Reds were automatically the new champions.

At the time, I wasn't aware of things like the law of averages or the fact that baseball and boxing choose champions in different ways.

Had to look it up. That would have been the ‘69 Reds who finished the season 89-73. A 21 year old Bench hit 293. Rose hit 348. They came in third in the NL West behind the Braves and the Giants. The Seattle Pilots finished last in the AL West that year at 64-98.

 

[BadJazz]

Here's something I've never seen:

 

[Bent77]

It’s a rough day when you have to listen to the Mariners booth to hear the Rockies!

 

[Bent77]

Mur-eeners scored a touchdown in the second!

 

[Gaolee]

Mur-eeners scored a touchdown in the second!

And a field goal in the third. I like the batting averages they have when looking at the box score. The ERAs aren't as inspiring.

There are only seven games left for the Mariners in spring training, including two that are a split squad day. They open at home against the Red Sox on the 28th. Not that I'm counting days or anything.

 

[Bent77]

And a field goal in the third. I like the batting averages they have when looking at the box score. The ERAs aren't as inspiring.

There are only seven games left for the Mariners in spring training, including two that are a split squad day. They open at home against the Red Sox on the 28th. Not that I'm counting days or anything.

All I heard was go Sox!

 

[Bassball Fever]

We just booked our trip to St. Louis in April to catch the Brewers play there. I can't wait!

 

[MCF]

And a field goal in the third. I like the batting averages they have when looking at the box score. The ERAs aren't as inspiring.

There are only seven games left for the Mariners in spring training, including two that are a split squad day. They open at home against the Red Sox on the 28th. Not that I'm counting days or anything.

Our season started today in Korea. Woke up at 3:00 and dozed on and off. I missed Ohtani’s hit. At least they start with a win. I’ll be a long season. Go Dodgers! We’ll find out how spending a billion dollars works out.

 

[slobake]

The SFGiants signed Blake Snell yesterday, a huge upgrade to their pitching staff.

 

[Gaolee]

All I heard was go Sox!

Eh? This is the Mariners' year. They are still undefeated and at the top of the AL West. That's going to last for at least another week.

 

[Bent77]

Eh? This is the Mariners' year. They are still undefeated and at the top of the AL West. That's going to last for at least another week.

Sorry

Go Red Sox!

 

[Bent77]

So what’s this We hear about Ohtani’s friends gambling debt? @MCF

 

[MCF]

So what’s this We hear about Ohtani’s friends gambling debt? @MCF

Not a good look. Dodgers apparently fired him. A bit sticky as it’s part of Ohtani’s contract that he be employed as his interpreter.

And Dodgers are trailing the Pads 12 - 9, bottom of the 8th.

 

[MCF]

The SFGiants signed Blake Snell yesterday, a huge upgrade to their pitching staff.

And for a relative bargain in these crazy times.

 

[Bent77]

Not a good look. Dodgers apparently fired him. A bit sticky as it’s part of Ohtani’s contract that he be employed as his interpreter.

And Dodgers are trailing the Pads 12 - 9, bottom of the 8th.

More excited about the Dodgers losing than about the personal drama. Never a good thing to have that kind of trouble.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I have a feeling that there will be union claims of collusion soon. The big free agents are getting their money, but lots of good players are going unsigned, or signing for less than expected.

Whether it is the owners, or perhaps Scott Boras having eyes that don't fit in their sockets, I don't know, but this will come up before the end of this year, I am guessing.

 

[Bent77]

In May of 1969, Peter Cetera and three other members of the rock band Chicago (then known as The Chicago Transit Authority) were at Dodger Stadium for a game between the Dodgers and the Cubs.

The Cubs won the ballgame 7-0, and at some point four disgruntled Dodgers fans - U.S. Marines no less - decided to take out their angst on Cetera, who was unabashedly celebrating. They broke Cetera's jaw in three places sending him to intensive care.

Fast forward to later that summer, with Cetera's jaw still wired shut, the band was slated to record the song "25 or 6 to 4." It couldn't wait, and only Cetera could pull off the vocal. He recorded "25 or 6 to 4" - one of the great songs on the era - through gritted teeth. You may have heard this song hundreds of times and never known. But if you listen closely you can hear the words getting a little slurry at times. Surprisingly little, considering. But noticeable, given that Cetera's vocals are normally very clean.

Anyway, if you like that song just how it is, you can thank four crabby Dodgers fans and Peter Cetera for his unflinching support for the Cubs.

 

[slobake]

View attachment 5392790 In May of 1969, Peter Cetera and three other members of the rock band Chicago (then known as The Chicago Transit Authority) were at Dodger Stadium for a game between the Dodgers and the Cubs.

The Cubs won the ballgame 7-0, and at some point four disgruntled Dodgers fans - U.S. Marines no less - decided to take out their angst on Cetera, who was unabashedly celebrating. They broke Cetera's jaw in three places sending him to intensive care.

Fast forward to later that summer, with Cetera's jaw still wired shut, the band was slated to record the song "25 or 6 to 4." It couldn't wait, and only Cetera could pull off the vocal. He recorded "25 or 6 to 4" - one of the great songs on the era - through gritted teeth. You may have heard this song hundreds of times and never known. But if you listen closely you can hear the words getting a little slurry at times. Surprisingly little, considering. But noticeable, given that Cetera's vocals are normally very clean.

Anyway, if you like that song just how it is, you can thank four crabby Dodgers fans and Peter Cetera for his unflinching support for the Cubs.
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Don't celebrate an opposing team at Dodger Stadium. Just ask Brian Stow.