That picture reminds me of a story. I don't remember all the details, but I think it was a game in DC during WWII. It was a night game and the pitcher went into his wind up (Back when they swung both arms like a pendulum), he reared back to deliver the pitch and BOOM! The stadium lights went out. Total darkness. The lights started to dimly come back on a few seconds later and revealed the batter, catcher, umpires, and all the infield players lying flat on the ground. The only one still standing was the pitcher. He was the only one who realized that when it went dark he held on to the ball. Everyone else in the proximity of what might happen if he let it fly hit the deck.
Hey, you know, spend $672 million on a new park with "not a bad seat in the house," and charge us double the price of tickets from two years ago, but don't worry about little details. Like, say, the fans on the front row being able to see the game. Yes, these are my seats (well, not the whole row). http://www.11alive.com/sports/row-o...ew-seats-because-of-obstructed-view/427386347
Bleauh. Weak sauce, dropped the opener in eleven innings. The Jays need to borrow Joe-Boo from theto wake up Bat. Fucking ASSHOLES having a season opener start at 3 pm. Suck a dick, MLB. ... now I'm thinking of it, I think I'll watch that movie. "Major League" never gets old. And Dorn's wife is still smoking hot. Donaldson got three hits so he's still fucking awesome, as did Steve Pearce who is my favourite addition since these dicks lost Edwin and Saunders. But we also have a power LEFTY finally in Kendrys Thank Christ The DH Rule Exists.
All right you jackals, I want each and everyone of you to remember that after the first game of the season the Oakland Athletics were tied for the American League West lead. Probably will not stay there but dammit, they were in first for at least one day this year.
Did anyone see the Cards Stephen Piscotty's adventure around the bases last night? While batting, he got hit by the pitch in the left elbow. He advanced to second on a wild pitch, but got hit by the ball in the right elbow by the the catcher's throw. Now he's got two sore elbows. Then, he scored. The thrown ball hit him in the head.
...and the Cards fans STILL managed to blame it on Jason Heyward for no reason at all. And if they haven't, they will.
Only the Mariners could have the bases loaded with nobody out and only come away with one run. THAT WAS WALKED IN. This fucking team leaves more men on base then the military.
So, slathering the ol' chest protector in pine tar? Is that for better blocking balls or to scuff a bit for the pitcher? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSjs8vjls97/
Yeah, but catchers grab their chest protectors all the time. Catch it clean, tar on hand, tar on ball, back to pitcher. Or, just a quick swipe with the ball in hand, before tossing it back. However, I agree. Most likely for blocking. Pine tar doesn't make the ball dance, it just lets the pitcher grip it a bit better - more control, tighter spin. It's pretty funny that it stuck - damn sure worked if it's for blocking. Eta: http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ctor-st-louis-cardinals-catcher-yadier-molina
Tigers win their home opener 6-5 against Boston. Nice touch with the "Mr. I" patch on their right sleeve this season.
I'm finally getting to watch an M's game. They're playing the Angels and facing their #5 starter. They've managed 1 hit through 5 innings. These guys suck. Once again, at least the M's starting pitcher is keeping them within striking distance and the offense is just fucking everything up. Again. The starting pitchers deserve to be 4-0 with what they've allowed, instead they're 1-3. The fucking offense deserves to be 0-4 and set on fire.
His famous catch in '92 to rob Van Slyke of a home was a thing of beauty. He'll always be remembered fondly for "the catch" with Skip Caray screaming "he caught the ball! He caught the ball!" I met him and hung out with him when I worked as a volunteer for the Braves at the 2000 All-star game. I escorted him to his car, and he was very quiet and kind. He talked to me about his electronics business for awhile. I hope he's okay.
Well, the Red Sox pulled off a win today while the whole team seems to be dealing with the flu. Funny story - I had the following conversation with a guy at Jersey Mike's who saw my Red Sox cap. Him: You a Boston fan? Me: Oh yeah. Him: Who's your favorite player? Me: Currently playing? Pedroia. Him: Oh yeah? He's a good guy. You ever been to Fenway? Me: Yeah, I used to work there back in college. I sold souvenirs at the Team Store. Him: Oh yeah. That's a big store! My brother is Mookie Betts, that's why I asked. Me: Oh, cool. I like Mookie too. (Not really believing him) Him: Yeah, he's been sick though. He said it's going around the whole team. But he just has a headache, he says. Me: Oh, I hope it's not too bad. Him: They're all getting hit with it. He said they play Detroit next. (I knew they were playing Pittsburgh that night so again, I wasn't really convinced he was telling the truth) Well sure enough, that night during the Pittsburgh game, they announce Mookie is out, and the flu has been going around the clubhouse, and their next series is in Detroit. After my fiancée did some Instagram creeping, she found a picture on Mookie's account of "the Betts boys," and there he was. So that's my one degree of separation from Mookie Betts, I guess. Now, when I worked at Fenway, I did at different times meet Jason Varitek, Cla Meredith, Bronson Arroyo, and Theo Epstein - and a still-drunk Curt Leskanic, who came in the morning after the 2004 ALCS. And Johnny Pesky, who was all class, all the time.
Opening day at Yankee stadium. That small patch of grass way down there is the field. At least I only paid $60 for these seats.