Opening Night Thread
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 6:51 PM CDT
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I thought it would be fun to have an opening night thread, especially with the new features here and live comment updating.
So, with that being said, let's play ball!
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just in time
Got checked into my hotel and fired up my computer in time for the lame world series predictions.
Unfortunately, another 10 minutes and I would have avoided this politically-themed intro.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for the first pitch
You know, if Bush's throw hits the catcher's glove on the fly, it means the surge is working.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Elijah Dukes
I was listening to XM MLB home plate on the drive down here, and the hosts interviewed Elijah Dukes, and asked him what he thought of the atmosphere. He said it was exciting, and that he was excited to meet the president for the first time, and that maybe Bush would give him a gas card.
I am an Elijah Dukes fan.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
wasn't prepared for that voice
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
I did not expect such a powerful voice out of that little woman
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought she'd go a little higher
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, what do you think?
Will the Brewers/Cubs game be rained out tomorrow?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think so
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in chicago
and it's ugly tonight. If those storms comes in, it has to be
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for a 2 hour delay
That should be just enough time for me to get home. I was just going to skip lecture but go figure my professor would schedule an exam for opening day, must not be a baseball fan.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to replace a filling
in my tooth. I'm debating making a dental appointment during the game or not.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reception for bush will be interesting
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they'll cheer him
it's a new stadium, and the moment isn't about him
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're saying boo urns
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the boos are vocal
but mostly cheers, I think
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looking foward to the new season....
I have been looking in on this site for a little while but I thought I finally comment this season.
The new park there sure looks good.
A big Improvement on RFK - not that ,that would be difficult
Hope I make it through the game since it is now after 1am here.
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome saltire
where you at?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like the Cardinals have their #5 starter!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under on mentioning Cox
holds the record for ejections. I say bottom of the 3rd.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll say bottom of the 1st
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot
how potent the Braves offense is.
Odalis Perez opening day start reminds me of Rafael Roque.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves Line-up
It also goes L/R/L/R down the line-up it would be nice if could be a bit more like that
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the mound look odd on the left side?
Seems very steep.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
there's some analysis. I wondered if they'll mention the Hanes tagless tee soon.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's very high
I noticed that too.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATL in the WS?
Lots of predictions having them going to the series... does anyone here even see them making the playoffs? I like the Mets in the East...
by Kyguy922 on Mar 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
jon miller having to explain to joe morgan that sometimes players from the visiting team gets a hit first in a new park
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice.
Braves defense having a little trouble early
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh oh
Jon Miller just mentioned Bill James in front of Joe Morgan. Fortunately, Morgan has no idea who that is.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you watch Bill james on 60 minutes?
If you didn't, you didn't miss much.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no
Seemed geared toward people that have never heard of him, though.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was
but did you know that he was a night watchman at a pork and beans factory.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
It's actually mentioned frequently in articles about James :)
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Maybe I didn't know the pork and beans part
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright
finally a nat comes through
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And now
The first Austin Kearns at-bat in the first game in the first inning at the new nationals park.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Francouer's legend is dying
Those throws have both been off
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so far
the ball park seems to play really big.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
This is interesting lineup construction from Acta. I like it.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
estrada
would have beaten that grounder out with his hustle and grit
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
True
But only if Chipper had thrown it into the crowd
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
even then
It would have been close
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a computer beep noise
after every out, anyone else notice that? like an error message appears?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Bad bounce for McCann, and a nice play by Kearns to get it in.
I didn't hear any beeps
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I swear I'm not crazy
:)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's the feds
They can monitor just about everything now, you know. You should perform a sweep on your tv.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should sweep it away
and get me a nice hdtv for more crystal monitoring :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice play by the nats
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What does the S with the line through it mean on the "post a Comment" portion of the screen?
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
strikethrough
so you can say write things
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you think they fixed a camera to the Washington Memorial to get a view of balls hit to the outfield?
I'm going to keep these coming.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Drat
I thought the Nationals put an end to the chat with Bush segment. Although, with Miller and Morgan, it's not like we're missing out on any decent commentary on the game.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like MNF
The way the action on the field is now incidental to the conversation in the booth
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that sucks
I've mentioned this about a hundred times, but when NBC first started doing Sunday Night Football, their HD feed had trouble, and so sometimes the only audio was the crowd noise. It was the best television viewing experience ever. Just like sitting in the stands.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there is an instant replay, Jon Miller will be prepared to throw the flag from his coat pocket.
Could it be more red or bigger?
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow nice play
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
I'd get behind a movement to replace Miller and Morgan with Bush. He seems to be the only one paying attention to the game.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What does the S with the line through it mean on the "post a Comment" portion of the screen?
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we answered above
it inserts the tags you need for strikethrough
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you think they fixed a camera to the Washington Memorial to get a view of balls hit to the outfield?
I'm going to keep these coming.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, i see
something else going on there
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
morgan asking bush to think
and he makes a comment about the clinton's...I don't get it
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Bush's problem
The inner city probably needs more than baseball.
by brewfan2 on Mar 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
please please please
I have never wanted an out more than right now.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez louise
No wonder Joe Morgan knows so little about teams. They barely watch the games, with all these visitors and chats.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yup
thats why he isn't a anylist on ESPN
by baseballdan1092 on Mar 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaaa
"last year, delmon young had a great season"
Joe doesn't even try
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure
It was great...for a 1970's middle infielder.
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have added
He was talking to Manny Acta about Dmitry Young. It's just not important to Joe to get anything right about crappy teams like the Nats and the Rays.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
how joe morgan decides who's a better president: bush threw a faster ball then jfk, therefore he's better.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch
Someone turned Peter Gammons into that guy who does human interest stories for NBC. Jimmy Roberts or something?
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perez Done
Surprised he has only manged 70 pitches
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
we made it to the 6th inning before the first Big Red Machine reference.
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad
that I don't have a TV. If I had waited for months for opening day, then switched on the tube and been greeted by Joe Morgan, I might have ...well, ended up without a working tv.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 30, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Off-topic fun fact about the Brewers
12% of the opening day roster has retired and come out of retirement (Kapler, Dillon, Torres). Between that and the number of first-round picks on the roster, the team's pretty unusual.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Winky, we need you!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umm
If a ball lands in foul territory and then rolls fair, isn't it still foul?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
first bounce was fair
right in front of his foot, I think
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still and all
I thought once a ball hits the ground in foul territory, it's foul. Maybe that's not the case?
Hey, what does the S with a line through it...ahhh never mind.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if it rolls fair before passing first or third base
It's only foul if it's touched in foul territory or passes first or third base in foul territory (or stops in foul territory). Otherwise if it rolls back into fair territory it's a fair ball. If the ball lands in foul territory beyond the bases, then it's a foul ball no matter what.
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I was not aware of that. I must recommend your reply.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Mar 30, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is kind of strange
Think of it as the reverse of a ball landing in fair territory on the infield and rolling foul before reaching first or third base (or being touched in fair territory). In that case the ball is ruled foul.
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
your explanation
Is alot clearer than the one that I have just read on the mlb website.
Their definition of a fair ball made my head hurt
by Saltire on Mar 30, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cordero in the dog house?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah
They just want to pitch a guy that might look normal on the super-high camera.
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
on a wild pitch
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Estrada
Anyone think his girth would've blocked that ball?
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
estrada
johnny would have blocked that
by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 30, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool
That's an exciting way to end the first game in the new ballpark.
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by TheJay on Mar 30, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sports Science
Not sure if any of you guys have ever seen the show "Sports Science" on FSN, but I've been flipping back and forth between that and the baseball game. They did a segment on weighted practice swings in golf and baseball. apparently it does more harm than good by disrupting timing. The professional golfer actually lost 30 yards on his drive while using weighted practice swings.
Flipped back just in time for the Home Run...great ending!
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed the ending watching American Dad
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
saw it too
its amazing that weighted warm-ups don't go as far. But turned back in time to watch the walk-off homer!
by baseballdan1092 on Mar 30, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That explains it
No wonder I couldn't hit a lick in high school, no body warned me about warming up with weighted bats.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
All of those at-bats i've wasted... What a shame i didn't know earlier...
by baseballdan1092 on Mar 30, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my coach
wouldn't let me bat :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
too much power?
didn't want any infielders getting hurt on scorching liners?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no doubt about it
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Mar 30, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to hit the books
Here's to me coming home tomorrow to find the Zamboni getting crushed at Miller South
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 30, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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