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18thandWells

#400
RIP.

I'll tell you one unnatural carnal knowledgein' thing—I hope we get unnatural carnal knowledgein' hotter than crap just to stuff it up them three thousand unnatural carnal knowledgein' people that show up every unnatural carnal knowledgein' day. Because if they're the real Chicago unnatural carnal knowledgein' fans, they can kiss my unnatural carnal knowledgein' ass, right Downtown, and print it! They're really, really behind you around here. My unnatural carnal knowledgein' ass! What ... what the fook am I supposed to do? Go out there and let my unnatural carnal knowledgein' players get destroyed every day, and be quiet about it? For the unnatural carnal knowledgein' nickel/dime people that show up? The motherunnatural carnal knowledgeers don't even work! That's why they're out at the unnatural carnal knowledgein' game! They ought to get a unnatural carnal knowledgein' job and find out what it's like to go out and earn a unnatural carnal knowledgein' living. Eighty-five percent of the unnatural carnal knowledgein' world is working. The other fifteen come out here. A unnatural carnal knowledgein' playground for the cocksuckers. Rip them motherunnatural carnal knowledgeers! Rip those country cocksuckers, like the unnatural carnal knowledgein' players! We've got guys bustin' their unnatural carnal knowledgein' asses and those unnatural carnal knowledgein' people boo ... and that's the Cubs? My unnatural carnal knowledgein' ass! They talk about the great unnatural carnal knowledgein' support that the players get around here, I haven't seen it this unnatural carnal knowledgein' year!

Jockey

Get back on your meds.

The Sultan

Quote from: Jockey on July 10, 2025, 04:55:18 PMGet back on your meds.

It's not hard for something to fly over Jockey's head, but still this is pretty funny.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

tower912

In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

Jockey

Quote from: The Sultan on July 10, 2025, 06:52:05 PMIt's not hard for something to fly over Jockey's head, but still this is pretty funny.

Sorry, Lee Elia is not on my radar. Was not.

Just good to know you haven't forgotten about me.  You can be my official monitor.

18thandWells

Still zero no hitters on July 11. Not counting Covid, this is the longest wait since 2006. By this point in the spider-tacky 2021 season, there were already seven no-no's.

tower912

Dodds keeps jinxing them all.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

tower912

#407
Boston got hot (currently hold a WC slot) without Bregman and he is set to return today.  Teams seeking a right handed power hitting third baseman may need to look elsewhere. 
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

GB Warrior

I don't think anyone was going to realistically pursue Bregman with those player options basically resulting in a no-trade clause.

As much as I enjoy the expanded playoffs, they have effectively killed the trade deadline

tower912

5 games into his career, all star.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

Uncle Rico

Quote from: tower912 on July 12, 2025, 07:54:58 AM5 games into his career, all star.

I'm a fan and that's ridiculous
The Google old days

tower912

A case can be made that there are others who have done more to earn it.  The powers that be chose to make a splash.  Meh.  It is an exhibition.  Think of it as a sponsor's exemption in a golf tournament.  A couple of years ago, they carved out an extra roster spot just so that Cabrera could play.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

The Sultan

I'd be outraged if I actually cared about the All Star Game.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

wadesworld

18thandwells just blew a gasket.

tower912

Quote from: wadesworld on July 12, 2025, 09:00:42 AM18thandwells just blew a gasket.
He could turn into a gasketcase over this.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

The Sultan

Quote from: wadesworld on July 12, 2025, 09:00:42 AM18thandwells just blew a gasket.

Warren Spahn would have turned down an All Star invite before throwing a complete game.
"I am one of those who think the best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy, who, under the specious and popular garb of patriotism, seeks to excuse, palliate, and defend them" - Frederick Douglass

Uncle Rico

Quote from: The Sultan on July 12, 2025, 09:05:23 AMWarren Spahn would have turned down an All Star invite before throwing a complete game.

Sandy Koufax is rolling over in his grave
The Google old days

tower912

#417
Pete Rose is willing to bet whether Mis gets in the game.   While managing.


Ortiz is willing to bet whether his first pitch will be a strike.
In honor of Pope Leo XIV,
Matthew 25: 31-46

Jockey

Quote from: tower912 on July 12, 2025, 08:43:47 AMA case can be made that there are others who have done more to earn it.  The powers that be chose to make a splash.  Meh.  It is an exhibition.  Think of it as a sponsor's exemption in a golf tournament.  A couple of years ago, they carved out an extra roster spot just so that Cabrera could play.

Kershaw.

18thandWells

#419
Quote from: tower912 on July 12, 2025, 09:01:57 AMHe could turn into a gasketcase over this.
I'm fine with it, and will watch and enjoy every inning of the All-Star game like I do every year.

There are ABSOLUTELY more deserving players, but I get the impression you guys aren't going to watch Ranger Suarez. I can't constantly get mad at MLB for not trying to promote my favorite sport and also get mad when they choose the Rookie of the Month as an injury replacement for the ASG. It's the entertainment business.

Jacob Misiorowski has the fewest starts of any National League All-Star ever; the same could be said about Paul Skenes last year, (and he started). All of this is preferable to watching a Verlander tribute inning or some crap like that.


JWags85

Quote from: 18thandWells on July 12, 2025, 09:39:03 AMJacob Misiorowski has the fewest starts of any National League All-Star ever; the same could be said about Paul Skenes last year, (and he started). All of this is preferable to watching a Verlander tribute inning or some crap like that.

I mean, as people said, its an exhibition game that has been losing luster for awhile, so NBD.

But honestly, the Skenes comparisons make it look even worse.  Skenes had twice as many starts, was undefeated, had a ERA almost a full point lower, and had a higher K/IP ratio despite a much larger sample size when he got selected.

Its no disrespect to Misiorowski, he's been fantastic, it just makes it look all the more silly.  I honestly feel a bit bad for the guy cause its a aspirational career highlight that is gonna be overshadowed with noise and criticism.

PointWarrior

Quote from: wadesworld on July 12, 2025, 09:00:42 AM18thandwells just blew a gasket.

And another MLB record - fewest games played prior to becoming an All-Star.  The Miz keeps setting new records. 

18thandWells


GB Warrior

It's all stupid but the ASG doesn't matter anymore. It's better for everyone if MLB learns to actually market its stars. 

Uncle Rico

Quote from: GB Warrior on July 12, 2025, 12:18:48 PMIt's all stupid but the ASG doesn't matter anymore. It's better for everyone if MLB learns to actually market its stars. 

Baseball hasn't been the same since WWII
The Google old days

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