Baseball - August 2007

Someone just asked a question about baseball writers, and it made me think about this. Personally, I like Gammons, Ken Rosenthal, a couple of guys at Prospectus (the ones who actually have a flare for writing) and Studeman at the Hardball Times.

On the bad side, I can't stand most of what Buster Olney writes (but I liked his book), Skip Bayless on any sport, and Dan Shaughnessy, who might be the worst sportswriter at any major newspaper. I'm also not a big fan of Jeff Passan here on Yahoo. As for the TV guys, John Kruk, Steve Phillips and Joe Morgan are about 99% hot air.

Your likes and dislikes?

2007-08-10 04:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by Craig S 7

because if they marked balls before what about if he hits a foul ball?
thanks

2007-08-10 04:21:39 · 7 answers · asked by tsperles 2

1,628 RBI's and .289 BA. Those are very good numbers, much better than Kirby Puckett or Ozzie Smith, and they got in. No one gives much love to Harold, why not? Those are some quality numbers. He could've gotten to 3,000 hits, but his playing time great diminished his last few seasons.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/baineha01.shtml

2007-08-10 03:59:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

When a team intenually walks a batter. Why does the catcher stand behind the plate with his arm stuck out and the pitcher strows the ball outside the plate. Why don't he just stand outside the plate and play catch with the pitcher for 4 balls.

2007-08-10 03:44:03 · 12 answers · asked by roost2 3

In some ways he deserves so much respect in other ways ehh... I question it... Ways he deserves it is by of course his overall statistics and being probably one of the top 10 maybe top 5 pitchers everywhere. 2nd he protects his players. It's obvious the Blue Jays were still sore about the Arod yell and threw at him 2 days in a row. I think they are a bunch of wusses for doing it in Toronto instead of doing it the series after the incident in NY but that's another story. I fully support him beaning Rios and a 5 game suspension for a pitcher is 1 start so not much loss there...

Ways I don't respect him... Play a full damn season... pitching half a season and getting paid top 5 in the league is ridiculous..

I guess this is more of a vent than a question, but what are your opinions about him beaning Rios??? Warranted? or what?

2007-08-10 03:41:39 · 11 answers · asked by m_torres10 3

Or is the current system good enough for the national pastime?

2007-08-10 03:41:27 · 18 answers · asked by bumpocooper 5

I love baseball, but baseball writers always sound like the kid in your class who got pounded on daily.

2007-08-10 03:37:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can get WGN 720 while home in chicago, but i have to drive to see some friends tonight. I can sometimes get 720 all the way there, near cedar rapids, but if i can't, is there a sister station out that way that would carry the game?

2007-08-10 03:34:16 · 9 answers · asked by Jess E 1

that say NO PEPPER GAMES?

2007-08-10 03:28:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-10 03:23:22 · 12 answers · asked by gimark05 1

I'm a little confused. I just read that Clemens and Torre have been suspended - Clemens for five games (he’s appealing) and Torre for one.

In May A-Rod apparently yelled something that made the Blue Jays player miss catching a pop fly. Now they meet again. A pitch is thrown behind A-Rod and later in the game he's hit with another pitch. Clemens retaliates by hitting a Blue Jays batter. Benches clear a couple of times throughout the game; the end result is the suspensions. Did I miss something? I'm not a fan of either team and I haven't seen the replays of any of the pitches. The only thing I've actually seen was the missed pop fly. Sure A-Rod probably yelled something and I agree maybe it is little league, but does that mean the Jays should get 2 free shots at him? I know that refs are trying to keep more control of the retaliations. But how can Clemens get a 5 game suspension if the Jays get two free shots at A-Rod. I’m not taking sides. I’m just trying to figure out why.

2007-08-10 03:22:05 · 11 answers · asked by Simba 7

Can anyone tell me why Matt Tupman (AAA Omaha) hasn't taken over Jason LaRue's spot as back up catcher for the Royals?????

2007-08-10 03:15:30 · 4 answers · asked by jnore23 2

hes my hero and could really help our team

2007-08-10 03:12:23 · 4 answers · asked by Cherokee74™ 2

I think it is disgusting that he could be taxed over $200,000 for the ball. How could anyone do that? I mean it is a dream come true. Rarer than a onceinalifetime opportunity. So much for the American dream. The reality is that the regular person gets F*#$%d again and the rich get something they don't need. Why doesn't a rich person dish out the tax money for him??? Why not? If I was rich I would. He should not have to be forced to sell but pass on to his kids or something.

2007-08-10 02:23:58 · 20 answers · asked by senubenu 3

Please say league and divison

2007-08-10 02:19:56 · 13 answers · asked by drew l 2

2007-08-10 02:19:22 · 3 answers · asked by doik24 1

hank arron kept his for 33 years.

2007-08-10 00:25:25 · 12 answers · asked by a_reli2010 3

i never seen anyone else do this.

2007-08-09 22:51:01 · 10 answers · asked by mojo569 4

i think he would do a great job.

2007-08-09 19:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen a lot of people on this board say something like, "If Bonds gets into the HOF, then Pete Rose should be allowed in as well."

I'm not sure if some of you actually realize what the difference is between what Bonds is accused of doing, and what Rose admitted to doing.

What Bonds is accused of doing, at the most, would land him a 50 game suspension from baseball. And that's if, and only if, he tests positive for steroids, otherwise MLB has no grounds so suspend him. And at this point, there is no "just" reason to deny him a bid into the hall of fame.

Rose certainly has the numbers to get in, but what he did was so bad, he didn't get a slap on the wrist and a 50 game suspension, he got banned for LIFE. Not suspended... Banned. Gambling on the game is the worst thing you can do as a player, coach, owner, umpire, etc. It's worse than taking steroids, far worse. So why is everyone lumping these two together? It's two completely separate issues.

2007-08-09 19:19:26 · 8 answers · asked by wedge47 5

He is over the maximum # of innings (50) but he only has 91 of the maximum 130 ab's. He finished in the voting back in 2000 as a pitcher. If he doesn't get 40 more ab's this year (which he probably will assuming he stays healthy which isn't guarenteed) would he still be eligible?

2007-08-09 19:10:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-09 18:36:19 · 10 answers · asked by 7 Habits 3

I want to know how many hits he had in japan because i was wondering if he could possibly break Pete Roses's record if you combine his US stats and his Japan stats.

2007-08-09 18:16:38 · 3 answers · asked by ledtnt33 1

who, if any, will pass up barry bonds for HR king?
personally, i think arod has the best chance.

2007-08-09 17:56:25 · 12 answers · asked by joe schmo 1

2007-08-09 17:38:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there a difference between the first and second rounds?

2007-08-09 16:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by Nick 1

im sick of hearin about barry id rather see A Rod get it untainted

2007-08-09 16:03:05 · 17 answers · asked by b 2

2007-08-09 15:40:13 · 7 answers · asked by JDAWG 2

How many players can you name that have played for the Yankees and the Blue Jays?

2007-08-09 15:27:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

How many players can you name that have played for the Yankees and the Mets.

2007-08-09 15:27:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous