Author Topic: MLB 2018 Season (Read 498395 times)

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #2975 on:** September 03, 2018, 03:29:21 PM »

Bye beisbol

wadesworld · « **Reply #2976 on:** September 03, 2018, 03:55:19 PM »

Lol. Even by this ump’s standards none of the last 3 pitches have been even close.

wadesworld · « **Reply #2977 on:** September 03, 2018, 03:57:38 PM »

Lol at Edwards. Throw a pitch within 6 inches of the strike zone. You’re yelling at the wrong thing. Find a mirror.

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #2978 on:** September 03, 2018, 04:06:27 PM »

Edwards screaming at umpire after that performance lol. Stroke on Bruan but the rest was pathetic

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #2979 on:** September 03, 2018, 04:27:31 PM »

Had a sinking feeling that entire 9th inning but Yeli comes through!

Mr. Nielsen · « **Reply #2980 on:** September 03, 2018, 04:30:39 PM »

Quote from: TAMU Eagle on September 03, 2018, 04:27:31 PM

Had a sinking feeling that entire 9th inning but Yeli comes through!

TSmith34, Inc. · « **Reply #2981 on:** September 03, 2018, 04:34:54 PM »

Jeffress' agent ought to offer to pay the Brewers to let him say in Milwaukee.

As a Brewer: 1.24 WHIP, 2.26 ERA, 35 Saves, 52 Holds
As a non-Brewer: 1.68 WHIP, 4.76 ERA, 1 Save, 10 Holds

Vander Blue Man Group · « **Reply #2982 on:** September 03, 2018, 05:01:59 PM »

Horrible decision by Bryant. Gotta go home there.

And if he went to 2nd after stepping on 3rd Cain would have been out.

Bullpen implosion and mental mistakes. Frustrating.

21Jumpstreet · « **Reply #2983 on:** September 03, 2018, 06:21:42 PM »

Yep. Was sitting in 111 and KB had many options, the one he chose was the worst in my opinion. But, he’s the pro, it’s a lightning quick decision, and still almost had him. Win tomorrow.

Skitch · « **Reply #2984 on:** September 03, 2018, 08:49:35 PM »

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24569763/chicago-cubs-pitcher-cole-hamels-takes-dig-milwaukee-brewers-fans

I don't get what he's saying here. Cubs fans fill Miller Park so it's not a rivalry but Phillies fans fill the Nationals stadium and that makes it rivalry.

jonny09 · « **Reply #2985 on:** September 03, 2018, 08:53:34 PM »

Quote from: Skitch on September 03, 2018, 08:49:35 PM

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24569763/chicago-cubs-pitcher-cole-hamels-takes-dig-milwaukee-brewers-fans

I don't get what he's saying here. Cubs fans fill Miller Park so it's not a rivalry but Phillies fans fill the Nationals stadium and that makes it rivalry.

In a nutshell he’s basically saying that the Brewers just don’t have that great of a fan base.

ZiggysFryBoy · « **Reply #2986 on:** September 03, 2018, 08:56:27 PM »

Quote from: 21Jumpstreet on September 03, 2018, 06:21:42 PM

Yep. Was sitting in 111 and KB had many options, the one he chose was the worst in my opinion. But, he’s the pro, it’s a lightning quick decision, and still almost had him. Win tomorrow.

As a pro, Bryant had to know to go home. It's why you have the infield in and 5 guys in the infield. Going to third shouldn't have even been in his mind.

Good win for the Crew, I'll take it.

GGGG · « **Reply #2987 on:** September 03, 2018, 09:02:47 PM »

Quote from: jonny09 on September 03, 2018, 08:53:34 PM

In a nutshell he’s basically saying that the Brewers just don’t have that great of a fan base.

It's a smaller fan base that doesn't mind profit taking on those tickets a few times a year.

Brewers are top 10 in per game MLB attendance. It's fine.

GB Warrior · « **Reply #2988 on:** September 03, 2018, 09:19:15 PM »

Quote from: #bansultan on September 03, 2018, 09:02:47 PM

It's a smaller fan base that doesn't mind profit taking on those tickets a few times a year.

Brewers are top 10 in per game MLB attendance. It's fine.

Yep.

Lions don't concern themselves with the opinions of sheep. Hamels feeling compelled to say this suggests the rivalry exists and is alive and well. Brewers have attendance well over 30k each night - the Cubs are not the reason for that.

GGGG · « **Reply #2989 on:** September 03, 2018, 09:22:27 PM »

And let's face it, a lot of Cubs fans come up to Miller Park because it is closer, more convenient and nicer than Wrigley.

TAMU, Knower of Ball · « **Reply #2990 on:** September 03, 2018, 11:24:42 PM »

Great day for the Crew.

Beat the Cubs.
Cardinals lose.
Braves lose.
Phillies lose.
D-backs lose.
Dodgers lose.

Only bad outcome was Rockies winning.

Skitch · « **Reply #2991 on:** September 03, 2018, 11:34:47 PM »

Quote from: jonny09 on September 03, 2018, 08:53:34 PM

In a nutshell he’s basically saying that the Brewers just don’t have that great of a fan base.

I get that that was what he meant. What I don't get is that his reason Cubs/Brewers isn't a great rivalry is the exact reason he said Phiilies/Nationals is a great rivalry.

Vander Blue Man Group · « **Reply #2992 on:** September 03, 2018, 11:38:04 PM »

Quote from: #bansultan on September 03, 2018, 09:22:27 PM

And let's face it, a lot of Cubs fans come up to Miller Park because it is closer, more convenient and nicer than Wrigley.

That's not why.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #2993 on:** September 03, 2018, 11:47:35 PM »

Quote from: Vander Blue Man Group on September 03, 2018, 11:38:04 PM

That's not why.

I’ve heard as much from Cubs fans that those are big factors. In your eyes what’s the big factor?

#UnleashSean · « **Reply #2994 on:** September 04, 2018, 07:27:31 AM »

Quote from: cheebs09 on September 03, 2018, 11:47:35 PM

I’ve heard as much from Cubs fans that those are big factors. In your eyes what’s the big factor?

7 dollars versus 65 dollars.

cheebs09 · « **Reply #2995 on:** September 04, 2018, 08:55:36 AM »

Quote from: #UnleashTravis on September 04, 2018, 07:27:31 AM

7 dollars versus 65 dollars.

I would agree with that. I took that as part of the more convenient but that makes sense.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #2996 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:34:10 AM »

Quote from: #bansultan on September 03, 2018, 09:22:27 PM

And let's face it, a lot of Cubs fans come up to Miller Park because it is closer, more convenient and nicer than Wrigley.

Except they do the same thing in Cincy, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Miami, San Diego, etc.

Its DJOver · « **Reply #2997 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:48:36 AM »

Nice to see Davies return with a solid outing. Brewers couldn't afford for him to need 2-3 starts to get back into it. If he can re-acquire his 2017 form, it'll go a long way in the postseason push, if for no other reason than him pushing Guerra out of the rotation.

TallTitan34 · « **Reply #2998 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:59:16 AM »

In the past week the Cubs beat Syndergaard, deGrom, and Nola and lost to Vargas, Pivetta, and Davies.

Baseball happened.

SaveOD238 · « **Reply #2999 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:59:23 AM »

Quote from: TallTitan34 on September 04, 2018, 09:34:10 AM

Except they do the same thing in Cincy, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Miami, San Diego, etc.

I'd like to add that it's not necessarily because Cubs fans are "better fans" (I won't even wade into that debate), but because the Cubs market and diaspora are much larger than the fanbases of those teams. There are plenty of Chicagoans who now live in and around those other cities, especially in the South, where there just aren't as many ex-Milwaukeeans in Pittsburgh or San Diego. As many have pointed out before, the national reach of WGN and the current "I just cheer for whoever is good" sports culture we have right now in the US has something to do with the breadth of the Cubs fanbase. The Cubs fan exodus to Miller Park in particular is exacerbated by proximity, price, family friendly atmosphere, and tailgating.

That said, from what I hear nationally, the next worst away-team takeover is apparently Blue Jays fans in Seattle. Makes me wonder if a west coast Canadian expansion team is a better bet than a Montreal redux.

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