MLB 2019 thread

[wadesworld]

thought this stuff doesn't happen at wrigley so it has to be the brewers fans that cause it at wrigley north.

https://www.instagram.com/barstoolchicago/p/Bv7TQTSl2NX/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bqtbtwbq79oq

And this is why it becomes "Wrigley Field North." I can either sell my tickets for 2-3 times what I bought them for and watch the game on TV or I can go sit around a bunch of obnoxious, belligerent Chicago sports fans and watch them start fights. Tough choice!

[Jockey]

And this is why it becomes "Wrigley Field North." I can either sell my tickets for 2-3 times what I bought them for and watch the game on TV or I can go sit around a bunch of obnoxious, belligerent Chicago sports fans and watch them start fights. Tough choice!

I think the dump on Addison should be called Miller Park South instead.

[WarriorDad]

I think the dump on Addison should be called Miller Park South instead.

That's our dump and would not trade it for any other.

[#UnleashSean]

And this is why it becomes "Wrigley Field North." I can either sell my tickets for 2-3 times what I bought them for and watch the game on TV or I can go sit around a bunch of obnoxious, belligerent Chicago sports fans and watch them start fights. Tough choice!

The irony. Wisconsin has the most toxic sports fans in the states.

[wadesworld]

The irony. Wisconsin has the most toxic sports fans in the states.

Lol. I've never heard anything but great things by opposing fans about their experiences at Lambeau. Never heard anything bad happening at Bucks games. And only issues I've heard about at Miller Park are Cubs fans beating each other up.

Super toxic though.

[SaveOD238]

thought this stuff doesn't happen at wrigley so it has to be the brewers fans that cause it at wrigley north.

https://www.instagram.com/barstoolchicago/p/Bv7TQTSl2NX/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bqtbtwbq79oq

Take a closer look.   Almost all of the people in that video are wearing royal blue and red.

And this doesn't happen at Wrigley because the riff-raff (from both sides) can't afford to get drunk at Wrigley.  There's no parking lot for easy drunkenness via tail-gating, it costs 1.5x to 2x as much to get in the door, and beer inside is at least as expensive if not more.

Cubs-Brewers at Miller brings out the worst in both sides.  It's unlikely I (Brewer fan) will ever go again.  I'd rather go to Cubs-Brewers at Wrigley, other than the cost of the tickets. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

The irony. Wisconsin has the most toxic sports fans in the states.

No, not even close. Even without pointing a finger back at Chicago, there's Philly, Detroit, LA, Dallas, New York, and Boston fans that are much higher on the list.

[#UnleashSean]

Lol. I've never heard anything but great things by opposing fans about their experiences at Lambeau. Never heard anything bad happening at Bucks games. And only issues I've heard about at Miller Park are Cubs fans beating each other up.

Super toxic though.

https://www.thesportster.com/football/top-15-nfl-teams-with-the-most-fan-arrests/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2016/10/16/four-arrested-21-ejected-during-packers-game/92224526/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/09/30/green-bay-packers-buffalo-bills-game-lambeau-field-yields-one-arrest-13-ejections-4-hospital/1483119002/

From 7 seconds of searching, guess how much you'll find at miller alone.

[BM1090]

Some Brewers fans were terrible to Dodgers fans in the NLCS last year. Other than that I haven't really seen any incidents and I'm typically at 30+ games per year.

That's not to say the Brewers have role model fans. I think 90% there know nothing about baseball and just want to be drunk at the game.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

So Unleash said this....

The irony. Wisconsin has the most toxic sports fans in the states.

And then quoted this as proof....

https://www.thesportster.com/football/top-15-nfl-teams-with-the-most-fan-arrests/

Is #15 the same as "most"?

And guess who was sitting two spots higher? 

[wadesworld]

https://www.thesportster.com/football/top-15-nfl-teams-with-the-most-fan-arrests/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2016/10/16/four-arrested-21-ejected-during-packers-game/92224526/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/09/30/green-bay-packers-buffalo-bills-game-lambeau-field-yields-one-arrest-13-ejections-4-hospital/1483119002/

From 7 seconds of searching, guess how much you'll find at miller alone.

Lol. So 15th most arrests out of 32 NFL teams. You got me. I'm sold. Unquestionably the most vile fans. 

[jsglow]

As is always the case, alcohol fuels the problem.  Folks that can be civil out in the parking lot 2 hours before the game can become problems by the late innings.

I, too, typically dislike games when the Cubs are in town.  But I understand the allure.  A trip to Miller Park on a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon is a fantastic way to see their ball club play.  We had a good time yesterday and everyone we directly interacted with were nice folks, as you should be when visiting.  Be a good host; be a good guest too.

And to think that politicians lost their job 25 years ago for voting for the SE WI sales tax to pay for that amazing stadium.

[Dish]

I don't know if I'm joking or not, but I can't figure out if the Cubs are intentionally trying to offend as many people as possible this year, or if it's just constant coincidences.

[jsglow]

When you walk the #8 hitter to get to Jon Lester in the 2nd inning karma isn't in your favor.  Lester made 'em pay.  And the Pirates have collapsed.  Wow.  Happy for all my Cubs friends on opening day.

[mikekinsellaMVP]

Kinda bummed Nats-Orioles don't meet until July.  Was really looking forward to that matchup of Trevor Rosenthal (7 earned runs and zero of 9 batters retired in 4 appearances) versus Chris Davis (0 for 44 dating to last year.)

[cheebs09]

When you walk the #8 hitter to get to Jon Lester in the 2nd inning karma isn't in your favor.  Lester made 'em pay.  And the Pirates have collapsed.  Wow.  Happy for all my Cubs friends on opening day.

A bit presumptuous based on their bullpen (freely admitting you can say the same about the Brewers sans Hader).

[GB Warrior]

Kinda bummed Nats-Orioles don't meet until July.  Was really looking forward to that matchup of Trevor Rosenthal (7 earned runs and zero of 9 batters retired in 4 appearances) versus Chris Davis (0 for 44 dating to last year.)

The most likely outcome feels like a Chris Davis single, thrown out trying to advance to 2nd.

[jsglow]

A bit presumptuous based on their bullpen (freely admitting you can say the same about the Brewers sans Hader).

Ha.  I think they might just hang on today.  Nip and tuck at 10-0!!   

[MUBurrow]

Kinda bummed Nats-Orioles don't meet until July.  Was really looking forward to that matchup of Trevor Rosenthal (7 earned runs and zero of 9 batters retired in 4 appearances) versus Chris Davis (0 for 44 dating to last year.)

Has anyone so gratuitously underperformed a non-rookie contract without injuries being a big part of that? I'm sure there are some examples but I can't think of anyone that compares offhand.

[The Sultan]

The Os just have to buy Davis out.

[Jockey]

The Trump administration scuttled Major League Baseball's historic agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation, arguing that the sport's governing body is part of the Cuban government and that the agreement violates United States trade law.


IOW, no more signing players from Cuba. Players will have to defect to another country before they can be signed.

[MU82]

The Trump administration scuttled Major League Baseball's historic agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation, arguing that the sport's governing body is part of the Cuban government and that the agreement violates United States trade law.


IOW, no more signing players from Cuba. Players will have to defect to another country before they can be signed.

No comment.

No comment necessary.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

No comment.

No comment necessary.

It so hard to bite one's tongue when it comes to WPE.

[Benny B]

The Trump administration scuttled Major League Baseball's historic agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation, arguing that the sport's governing body is part of the Cuban government and that the agreement violates United States trade law.


IOW, no more signing players from Cuba. Players will have to defect to another country before they can be signed.

I thought this was a joke about Cuban baseball players at first.  But then I remembered Cubans never stay at first.... they always stretch it into a double. 

[Cheeks]

Light up the halo