The Hey its 2021 now guys MLB thread

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

As a Cubs fan, I am looking forward to the fact Sox and Brewers fans are going to hate each other by the end of the weekend.

For a few years it seems like those two fan bases got along because of their common enemy, (the way dogs and mice in cartoons get along because they both hate cats.)

But I remember when they HATED each other, and always knew they'd return to those feelings when they met again while both teams were good.

Brewers fans are Packer fans, and the Sox fans I know are not going to like them.  And, if people from Wisconsin thought Cubs fans were FIBs, wait until they meet Sully/Tony who went to Rita/Mt. Carmel.

It's got to be 115 degrees in Miller Park right now; there are going to be so many fights.

[Uncle Rico]

As a Cubs fan, I am looking forward to the fact Sox and Brewers fans are going to hate each other by the end of the weekend.

For a few years it seems like those two fan bases got along because of their common enemy, (the way dogs and mice in cartoons get along because they both hate cats.)

But I remember when they HATED each other, and always knew they'd return to those feelings when they met again while both teams were good.

Brewers fans are Packer fans, and the Sox fans I know are not going to like them.  And, if people from Wisconsin thought Cubs fans were FIBs, wait until they meet Sully/Tony who went to Rita/Mt. Carmel.

It's got to be 115 degrees in Miller Park right now; there are going to be so many fights.

County Stadium bleachers were an ugly place during Sox-Brewers games back in the day.  The problem with Cubs fans at Miller Park wasn't the ones from Illinois but the locals who were Cubs fans growing up because of WGN who never went to Wrigley.  There was a distinction.  Sox fans were just mean from the get go regardless of where they were from.  I loved them, tbh, but it was intense

[JWags85]

Maybe it's an age thing, but my kids (18-24) seem to really like it.

Why I wanted it to be the Guardians:

• Above all, I wanted it to be something with a Cleveland connection
• The Guardians have always been among my favorite Cleveland landmarks - in other words, definite CLE connection
• The nearest guardian is about 500 yards from Progressive field - check out this great picture taken after last night's game (https://twitter.com/indians/status/1418767336530661377?s=21)
• A Guardian is, in my opinion, something that embodies positive qualities for a mascot - strength, nobility, compassion
• The Guardians are pretty bad ass and lend themselves to some cool logos. I really hope they are not done developing the artwork. I think what they've got so far is fine, but I really hope they lean into the imagery more with some other logos.
• I really didn't like any of the other options I was hearing. Rockers? Are you kidding me...naming the team after a defunct WNBA team? Didn't like Naps or Spiders. Bulldogs? Might as well just be Lions or Eagles.
• It's unique. I know it sounds strange to some people, but so did the Lakers at one time. And probably the Clippers, Dodgers, Jazz, Pelicans, Seventy-Sixers, 49ers, etc. We got used to those. You know what doesn't sound strange for a mascot? Tigers, Bulldogs, Lions, and Golden Eagles. Ugh!

I was hoping for this name as soon as it became clear it was going to change. I'll be buying merch as soon as it's available.

I meant more in terms of not being super connected to or moved by the Guardian statues themselves.  Like they are all aware of them, but they don't feel it to be QUINTESSENTIALLY Cleveland I guess.

None of them hate the name.  A few think its pretty good, but they all were completely unmoved by the other names, so its not like they were annoyed Guardians usurped a better choice.

[CreightonWarrior]

When is it time to start really getting concerned about Yelich?

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

County Stadium bleachers were an ugly place during Sox-Brewers games back in the day.

Tony Phillips wore a batting helmet while playing LF because Brewer fans were throwing sh!t at him.

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

When is it time to start really getting concerned about Yelich?

September 10, 2019 when he fouled the ball off his knee.

[cheebs09]

Having Larussa involved is guaranteed to add some spice to the series.

[Hards Alumni]

When is it time to start really getting concerned about Yelich?

The year after he got his contract and the juice wore off!

I'm only half kidding.

[🏀]

The year after he got his contract and the juice wore off!

I'm only half kidding.

About the juice wearing off?

[4everwarriors]

The year after he got his contract and the juice wore off!

I'm only half kidding.

O, just like Braunie den, hey?

[rocket surgeon]

The year after he got his contract and the juice wore off!

I'm only half kidding.

what half?  the accusation of him "juicing"?  you got proof of that?   

[Dr. Blackheart]

what half?  the accusation of him "juicing"?  you got proof of that?

Juicing no. The centerfield videographer? Yes

[withoutbias]

Juicing no. The centerfield videographer? Yes

Brewers got rid of their centerfield videographer. Except for Adames. He gets the videographer since he wasn't here to use the videographer before.

[Jockey]

The year after he got his contract and the juice wore off!

I'm only half kidding.

His bad back has nothing to do with it. 

[Hards Alumni]

what half?  the accusation of him "juicing"?  you got proof of that?

None, it was a joke, you dumbass reactionary.

[Jockey]

Last night, Larissa showed what he thinks of his bullpen.  He trusts Kopech and Hendriks. No one else.

Letting Kopech bat in a close game. Using Hendriks for 2 innings. He wanted to salvage 1 game in an important series and didn't want any other relievers on the field.

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

Last night, Larissa showed what he thinks of his bullpen.  He trusts Kopech and Hendriks. No one else.

Letting Kopech bat in a close game. Using Hendriks for 2 innings. He wanted to salvage 1 game in an important series and didn't want any other relievers on the field.

That, and TLR either forgot, and simply can not be bothered, to call for a double switch.

It's not like Kopech "had" to lead off the 8th inning of a close game just because he was going to pitch more than 3 outs.

[Pakuni]

Last night, Larissa showed what he thinks of his bullpen.  He trusts Kopech and Hendriks. No one else.

Letting Kopech bat in a close game. Using Hendriks for 2 innings. He wanted to salvage 1 game in an important series and didn't want any other relievers on the field.

Hendriks also hadn't pitched since July 20, and going two innings on five days rest is ndb for him.
Is wanting to salvage one game in an important series bad managing or something?

[cheebs09]

Hendriks also hadn't pitched since July 20, and going two innings on five days rest is ndb for him.
Is wanting to salvage one game in an important series bad managing or something?

I think the bad managing is Kopech batting. Unless with the lead and knowing he might go Hendriks two innings, he wanted to make sure Hendriks wasn't going to bat in a higher leverage spot.

[Jockey]

Hendriks also hadn't pitched since July 20, and going two innings on five days rest is ndb for him.
Is wanting to salvage one game in an important series bad managing or something?

I can't understand why people constantly make up something and claim I said it and then argue with it 

I NEVER SAID EVEN ONE WORD - not one - about bad managing.

If you are able to understand English - I commented on TLR's lack of confidence in his bullpen.

[CreightonWarrior]

Yelich tested positive for covid

[cheebs09]

Yelich tested positive for covid

Might improve the offense.

[GB Warrior]

Covid is a hoax to circumvent minor league assignment rules

[WI_Inferiority_Complexes1]

Yeah hes off to Chicago

Escobar was traded to the Brewers.

[CreightonWarrior]

Escobar was traded to the Brewers.

Brewers need all the bats they can get. I like it.