BASEBALL!

macele · 09-24-2011, 07:29 AM

i don't communicate well ... via internet or in person lol. i've known this for years! but oh well, i'm butch.

i should have put more info in post. i'll do better, sorry bout that.

enjoy the games today, everyone.

Dominique · 09-24-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macele

i don't communicate well ... via internet or in person lol. i've known this for years! but oh well, i'm butch.

i should have put more info in post. i'll do better, sorry bout that.

enjoy the games today, everyone.

Oh Sweet Macele...I find especially in this thread, my mind is going as if I am a color analyst for baseball's radio broadcast and I get to typing while thinking and almost always, half of my post is missing. I have to go back and edit the post so it makes sense. No need to appologize. Now, I'll be able to understand when I read your posts, you were typing your thoughts. We have a thread stalker who loves that about us, lives baseball vicariously through the thread

. Thanks for sharing and don't stop posting.

Dominique · 09-24-2011, 08:41 AM

Pirates vs the Reds. It was a good game last night. Right down to the last pitch.

In the top of the 9th inning, our catcher Ryan Doumit took an extremly direct foul tipped ball off of his face mask. You could hear that ball his face mask. Instant replay showed the ball hit Ryan's face mask in slow motion. It took the face mask up onto his protective helmet and really whipped his head backwards. Twice, when it happened and during the replay the fans in the ball back let out a collective *whoa*. Ryan remained squatted . The unpire called time and respecfully the batter walked towards the on deck circle and the umpire meandered. The camera zoomed in and got an excellent shot of Ryans eyes rolling around, while he remained squatted. He had dropped his mitted hand to his side for balance. When the umpire saw that on replay he walked over to Doumit and
leaned over and said something. Ryan Nodded, and picked his glove up and pounded it with his fist. But still stayed squatted. The batter went into the dug out and got a drink and the umpire walked over to home dug out and got a towel to dry off his face mask and just waste time. 5 min.
passed (total). Finally Ryan stood up and walked slowly to the mound to talk to the pitcher. Game resumed. I loved the respect extended to him by the umpire. But We are not in any position for any kind of play offs, Ryan has had several concussions over the years from foul tips. I couldn't help but wonder why he wasn't removed.

In the bottom of the same inning, the 9th, with bases loaded, the go ahead run and winning runs on base, Joel Hannaran threw a 98 mile an hour fastball that hit Red's 3rd base baseman Todd Frazier on his left wrist,
right where the wrist bends. Frazier went right to the ground, then rolled over. Hannaran and Doumit came to see if he was ok, lots of concern, it hit hard and loud...the umpire initally signally foul tip. Frazier did get up
and it took awhile, but he finally started to move the wrist. Another 5 min delay. He reventually ran down to first base and the tying run scored.
The next batter grounded out.

Neither team was playing for play offs and I certainly wondered about this playing at all costs attitude. Both Doumit and Frazier, in my opinion, should have been removed (it was 9th inning) for precautionary reasons and player safety. There is life after baseball.

AtLast · 09-24-2011, 02:31 PM

OK... I thought we would begin to have more baseball fans posting at this time of the season!!! WELCOME ALL!!

This is going to be fun times here as the play-off contenders are all resolved. I'm sadly awaiting the "no way" mathematical elimination of my beloved Giants, but with you all, I know I am going to enjoy the play-offs and the WS. And learn about your favorite teams and players in more depth. Fan info is the best info!!

macele · 09-24-2011, 05:59 PM

pittsburgh has a lot of potential. jose tabata, neil walker, alex presley (played for ole miss, so he's got southern skill lol) ... great young talent. i really like charlie morton. maybe a few surprise trades in the off season and they are contenders.

macele · 09-24-2011, 06:09 PM

atlast, they are banged up ... key reason for not being at the top.

keppinger started off doing ok for the giants. as of late, nothing. all he is pretty much gonna give you is average. he has done that like he can.

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

macele · 09-24-2011, 06:12 PM

i meant to say keppinger HASN'T done that. i need to preview lol.

oneye · 09-24-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by macele

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

or...in the case of doug fister, who came over to detroit from seattle late in the season, he CAUGHT ON FIRE!!! he's been fantastic since coming to us, and he's been a key addition that has, i believe, helped ensure our success.

AtLast · 09-24-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by macele

atlast, they are banged up ... key reason for not being at the top.

keppinger started off doing ok for the giants. as of late, nothing. all he is pretty much gonna give you is average. he has done that like he can.

for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

I know and Keppie will probably get it going and do fine next season. Yes, they are beat up. Most of our last games have not had but one player that even played in the WS last season. Our guys have had a horrible year with injuries and very serious injuries.

I shouldn't get mad at 'em.....

AtLast · 09-24-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macele

pittsburgh has a lot of potential. jose tabata, neil walker, alex presley (played for ole miss, so he's got southern skill lol) ... great young talent. i really like charlie morton. maybe a few surprise trades in the off season and they are contenders.

And Andrew McCutchen- he has a very bright career ahead of him and I hope Pittsburgh hangs onto him. Gifted athlete with smarts!

macele · 09-24-2011, 07:31 PM

doug fister! yes, love him. he made detroit so much stronger.

09-24-2011, 08:41 AM	#3
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	some things I was thinking about Pirates vs the Reds. It was a good game last night. Right down to the last pitch. In the top of the 9th inning, our catcher Ryan Doumit took an extremly direct foul tipped ball off of his face mask. You could hear that ball his face mask. Instant replay showed the ball hit Ryan's face mask in slow motion. It took the face mask up onto his protective helmet and really whipped his head backwards. Twice, when it happened and during the replay the fans in the ball back let out a collective whoa. Ryan remained squatted . The unpire called time and respecfully the batter walked towards the on deck circle and the umpire meandered. The camera zoomed in and got an excellent shot of Ryans eyes rolling around, while he remained squatted. He had dropped his mitted hand to his side for balance. When the umpire saw that on replay he walked over to Doumit and leaned over and said something. Ryan Nodded, and picked his glove up and pounded it with his fist. But still stayed squatted. The batter went into the dug out and got a drink and the umpire walked over to home dug out and got a towel to dry off his face mask and just waste time. 5 min. passed (total). Finally Ryan stood up and walked slowly to the mound to talk to the pitcher. Game resumed. I loved the respect extended to him by the umpire. But We are not in any position for any kind of play offs, Ryan has had several concussions over the years from foul tips. I couldn't help but wonder why he wasn't removed. In the bottom of the same inning, the 9th, with bases loaded, the go ahead run and winning runs on base, Joel Hannaran threw a 98 mile an hour fastball that hit Red's 3rd base baseman Todd Frazier on his left wrist, right where the wrist bends. Frazier went right to the ground, then rolled over. Hannaran and Doumit came to see if he was ok, lots of concern, it hit hard and loud...the umpire initally signally foul tip. Frazier did get up and it took awhile, but he finally started to move the wrist. Another 5 min delay. He reventually ran down to first base and the tying run scored. The next batter grounded out. Neither team was playing for play offs and I certainly wondered about this playing at all costs attitude. Both Doumit and Frazier, in my opinion, should have been removed (it was 9th inning) for precautionary reasons and player safety. There is life after baseball.

09-24-2011, 07:29 AM	#1
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	i don't communicate well ... via internet or in person lol. i've known this for years! but oh well, i'm butch. i should have put more info in post. i'll do better, sorry bout that. enjoy the games today, everyone.

09-24-2011, 02:31 PM	#4
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	OK... I thought we would begin to have more baseball fans posting at this time of the season!!! WELCOME ALL!! This is going to be fun times here as the play-off contenders are all resolved. I'm sadly awaiting the "no way" mathematical elimination of my beloved Giants, but with you all, I know I am going to enjoy the play-offs and the WS. And learn about your favorite teams and players in more depth. Fan info is the best info!!

09-24-2011, 05:59 PM	#5
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	pittsburgh has a lot of potential. jose tabata, neil walker, alex presley (played for ole miss, so he's got southern skill lol) ... great young talent. i really like charlie morton. maybe a few surprise trades in the off season and they are contenders.

09-24-2011, 06:09 PM	#6
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	atlast, they are banged up ... key reason for not being at the top. keppinger started off doing ok for the giants. as of late, nothing. all he is pretty much gonna give you is average. he has done that like he can. for some, changing teams, they never miss a beat. then others a struggle. he did much better at houston. but of course, he needs more time at sf.

09-24-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	i meant to say keppinger HASN'T done that. i need to preview lol.

09-24-2011, 07:31 PM	#11
macele Member How Do You Identify?: a bold-assed maximus Preferred Pronoun?: she Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 1,066 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 3,230 Times in 847 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	doug fister! yes, love him. he made detroit so much stronger.