posty 2,738 Posted October 29, 2021 Important game for the Braves tonight... I am guessing that there would be more pressure on them to win tonight than the Astros... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,918 Posted October 30, 2021 So far it’s a good game! But the cold and the rain sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, peenie said: So far it’s a good game! But the cold and the rain sucks. That's one reason why I watch the games from indoors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted October 30, 2021 @posty You are a baseball guy. Is Astro's current picher Luis Garica's wind up not a balk? He steps, even so slightly towards home plate then rocks back to a normal wind up. Letter of the law a balk imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Isles 583 Posted October 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, KSB2424 said: @posty You are a baseball guy. Is Astro's current picher Luis Garica's wind up not a balk? He steps, even so slightly towards home plate then rocks back to a normal wind up. Letter of the law a balk imo. OMG I just saw it. Balk city. I like Travis d’ - Happy to see him in WS. Good for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted October 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mike Isles said: OMG I just saw it. Balk city. I like Travis d’ - Happy to see him in WS. Good for him. Even his stretch pitch is a balk. Watch when players on base. He sets up then picks up his front foot off the ground several times back and forth. What am I missing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,945 Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, KSB2424 said: Even his stretch pitch is a balk. Watch when players on base. He sets up then picks up his front foot off the ground several times back and forth. What am I missing? Unorthodox, but I guess not a balk per MLB umps. Whatever else it is, it’s goofy as hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, KSB2424 said: @posty You are a baseball guy. Is Astro's current picher Luis Garica's wind up not a balk? He steps, even so slightly towards home plate then rocks back to a normal wind up. Letter of the law a balk imo. A balk is defined as trying to deceive baserunners…. No one is on base so it can’t be a balk by definition… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, KSB2424 said: Even his stretch pitch is a balk. Watch when players on base. He sets up then picks up his front foot off the ground several times back and forth. What am I missing? A lot of pitchers do that now…. They get the sign and bring the ball to their glove and rock a little and pickup their foot just a little a couple of times like they are getting comfortable…. As long as it is in one motion without stopping and he comes set for a second before the pitch, it isn’t a balk… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted October 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, posty said: A balk is defined as trying to deceive baserunners…. No one is on base so it can’t be a balk by definition… He did it with the bases loaded. Full wind up. We’ll double wind up. Freddie Freeman was on third and I was yelling at the TV for him to steal home as soon as he rock forward. Either he scores or the pitcher freaks and balks. Are you not watching the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted October 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, KSB2424 said: He did it with the bases loaded. Full wind up. We’ll double wind up. Freddie Freeman was on third and I was yelling at the TV for him to steal home as soon as he rock forward. Either he scores or the pitcher freaks and balks. Are you not watching the game? I was out at a high school football game… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Isles 583 Posted October 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Mike Isles said: I like Travis d’ - Happy to see him in WS. Good for him. I thought I jinxed him with an 0-fer but nope. HR !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,918 Posted November 1, 2021 Umm, why is he wearing a pearl necklace? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted November 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, peenie said: Umm, why is he wearing a pearl necklace? It's his schtick. A thing. Joc Peterson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,148 Posted November 1, 2021 We have Texas Geeks. Do you guys even root for these cheaters? How do you truly feel that the Astros are Universally known as the Patrick Reed of Baseball? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, KSB2424 said: We have Texas Geeks. Do you guys even root for these cheaters? How do you truly feel that the Astros are Universally known as the Patrick Reed of Baseball? Who the fock is patrick reed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,623 Posted November 1, 2021 Locally the Astros have tons of support. I have seen quite a few Astros shirts around town the last week. My daughter said her school was full of Astros shirts as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,633 Posted November 1, 2021 I admit, I have been watching the games on DVR. I mostly watch the game at double or triple FF and rewind if any runs are scored and watch. 4 hour plus games are really stupid and with NFL, no one has time for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,521 Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 10:16 PM, Hook Echo said: Wasn't the manager of the Red Sox (Alex Cora) one of the ringleaders of the Astros cheating scandal? Yes, yes he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted November 1, 2021 We just witnessed a huge piece of history last night. With the DH likely coming to both leagues in 2021, that was the final game in MLB history were a pitcher regularly batted. The final pitcher to regularly come to the plate was Astros reliever Kendall Graveman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,995 Posted November 2, 2021 I've actually been watching.... Man, it's incredibly fun to see real/bonafide pitching. As a Rangers fan, I've no idea what it really looks like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Isles 583 Posted November 2, 2021 I have watched more then I expected for lack of anything else on. Isles have their mandated 5 day off last week then played Saturday and not again until Thursday. WTF. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted November 2, 2021 18 hours ago, JustinCharge said: We just witnessed a huge piece of history last night. With the DH likely coming to both leagues in 2021, that was the final game in MLB history were a pitcher regularly batted. The final pitcher to regularly come to the plate was Astros reliever Kendall Graveman. Fock the DH... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[echo] 82 Posted November 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, posty said: Fock the DH... no.. noooo.. its glorious on all levels.. seriously, i love it.. but just for the NL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince44 205 Posted November 3, 2021 None. Didn't watch a second. Five year anniversary of Cubs over Cleveland. Now that was a great series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,918 Posted November 3, 2021 I had a commitment last night and focused on that job. I convinced myself the Braves probably wouldn’t win anyway. I didn’t watch any TV yesterday. At 3 am I woke up to check and discovered they’d won. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,521 Posted November 3, 2021 1 hour ago, peenie said: I had a commitment last night and focused on that job. I convinced myself the Braves probably wouldn’t win anyway. I didn’t watch any TV yesterday. At 3 am I woke up to check and discovered they’d won. Hand or Blow? Don’t say rim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted November 3, 2021 Woot! Woot!! Hopefully I won't need to wait another 26 years for their next title... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,633 Posted November 3, 2021 Congrats and thank you to the Braves for beating those stinking, cheating asstros, who beat the cheating red sox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,571 Posted November 3, 2021 I'm glad Atlanta won. Not a fan of the Braves in any way, but I like Freddie Freeman... the dude is an elite player. Glad he won. Plus, I hate the American League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,633 Posted November 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: I'm glad Atlanta won. Not a fan of the Braves in any way, but I like Freddie Freeman... the dude is an elite player. Glad he won. Plus, I hate the American League. now some idiot team will over pay him and pay him well into his suck years. Red Sox need a lefty 1st baseman, I pray they don't sign him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,571 Posted November 3, 2021 1 minute ago, edjr said: now some idiot team will over pay him and pay him well into his suck years. Red Sox need a lefty 1st baseman, I pray they don't sign him Sooo... the Angels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,633 Posted November 3, 2021 1 minute ago, TBayXXXVII said: Sooo... the Angels? So many to choose from. He will 100% be overpaid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,571 Posted November 3, 2021 1 minute ago, edjr said: So many to choose from. He will 100% be overpaid I don't think so. Well, not on the front end anyway. The dude is in great shape, plays first base (low impact), and is an elite hitter (not just power). He's 31 (32 next year I assume). A team should be able to get 4 or more years like this one. The rest of the deal? Yeah, he'll probably be overpaid. My guess is that he gets a 7 year deal worth $30M per year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,738 Posted November 3, 2021 I don't think Freddie will be going anywhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 15,521 Posted November 3, 2021 49 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Sooo... the Angels? What’s wrong with Walsh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
