MLB 2018

[SerenityNigh]

Didn't they try this before as in scheduled doubleheaders and not make up ones for rain delays etc...

I think the teams decided that it wasn't worth it as they would lose gate receipts for one game and the concessions etc... Also cities complained about roads being closed and police on extended duty.

That and some players complained about fatigue and then there was a scenario if one game goes over it pushes the next one out.

I think also some teams said it had a negative affect on fans or simply they left after one game. An average game is what 3 hrs. So 6 hrs is a long time to sit through.

Shorten the season is the easiest way to do it. Do some teams really have to play each other as much as they do in their own division? Take a series away or shorten series and you would have a better schedule.

There's no need for more than 120 games. It worked long ago because there wasn't such a need to win every game and milk every dollar from fans (and stats from ABs). They've been playing 162 since 1961 though, double Rizzo's lifespan. I get it that the season is too long, but it's tiresome not because of the length of the season, but because ESPN, MLB GMs, and the players in general are knobs. Koff Rizzo and get a job you lazy bum!

 

[mezzrow]

Koff Rizzo and get a job you lazy bum!

 

[mezzrow]

 

[mezzrow]

There's no need for more than 120 games. It worked long ago because there wasn't such a need to win every game and milk every dollar from fans (and stats from ABs). They've been playing 162 since 1961 though, double Rizzo's lifespan. I get it that the season is too long, but it's tiresome not because of the length of the season, but because ESPN, MLB GMs, and the players in general are knobs. Koff Rizzo and get a job you lazy bum!

"Mr. Miller on line one, Mr. Nigh."

 

[MrPerfectNot]

This will go down with other classics of sports commemtary, along with
"Just a bit outside", and
"Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton"

 

[mezzrow]

This will go down with other classics of sports commemtary, along with
"Just a bit outside", and
"Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton"

 

[SerenityNigh]

"Mr. Miller on line one, Mr. Nigh."

I can handle things!

 

[mezzrow]

I can handle things!

say a Hail Mary before you pick up the phone...

 

[ijjysmith]

Matt Harvey has absolutely lost it hasn’t he?

I know he’s had bad injuries and that but no way he should be a starting pitcher these days.

Any chance he could be traded? Can’t actually see him having much value anymore.

And he's dropped to the Bullpen.

 

[MrPerfectNot]

And he's dropped to the Bullpen.

Harvey, who has pitched to a 6.00 ERA in four starts this season, was not thrilled with the demotion, telling Callaway he is “pissed off” and “motivated” to show he still belongs in the rotation, according to Callaway.

https://nypost.com/2018/04/21/mets-demote-matt-harvey-to-bullpen/

I do actually hope he can regain his form - when he was healthy and pitching well, it was fun to watch.

 

[mezzrow]

Dark night, dark knight...

 

[Connor]

BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL? DON'T MATTER B.

SEANY M WITH THE NADA-NADA.

 

[mezzrow]

BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL? DON'T MATTER B.

SEANY M WITH THE NADA-NADA.

Just as the odds would predict, going against Sale no less...

If you had a time machine you could break any sports book in Vegas with this one.

Outstanding!

 

[Connor]

Just as the odds would predict, going against Sale no less...

If you had a time machine you could break any sports book in Vegas with this one.

Outstanding!

First time since 1993 that the Sox have been on the end of a no-no.

The kid is GOOD.

 

[MrPerfectNot]

First time since 1993 that the Sox have been on the end of a no-no.

The kid is GOOD.

Just looked at the box score - only 2 walks, 10 strike outs, guessing lots of ground balls?

Nice job.