i havent seen anything anywhere regarding the american league record that ichiro just set for consecutive stolen bases. 45 consecutive bases is really pretty amazing!! it puzzles me that it got no press considering that most of the stuff you hear about mlb is negitive. what do you think??
2007-05-18 13:28:14 · 6 answers · asked by tomthefrog51 4 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I totally agree. Everything about baseball is either negative, about the weather, about homeruns, or about the Red Sox or Yankees. I'm a huge baseball fan (go Boston!) but I still think they should talk more about Ichiro's new record. Heck, they could talk about some other teams for once!
2007-05-18 13:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that there is some sort of Ichiro block. He sets records, but has not set any of the power records that enthrall American fans, and he is in Seattle. While the press is friendly toward him, they have a tendency to dismiss him. He makes the all star team, it's because of ballot stuffing Japanese fans (who don't seem to stuff for Matsui or Taduchi). He sets the record for hits, and it's a big "ho hum." (as if anyone can get 262 hits. Well then why DON'T they). 200 hits each year to start a career - well, he had an extended minor league stay in Japan. Wins the batting title, well, his on base percentage is too low and he should walk more.
If he can last the ten year minimum, it will be hard to keep him out of the Hall, though.
2007-05-18 14:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by Seinen Wakichou 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the problem is that it is just in the American League, most people only look at the very best. If someone is better people will tend to ignore it. It's sad that Ichiro's streak had to stop though. I was watching the M's last night and his last steal attempt was pretty pitiful, he never even touched second base. I was a little disappointed.
2007-05-18 14:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The individual leagues have little distinctive identity any longer, other than the DH. So a record in one, say consecutive stolen bases in the American League without being caught, isn't so exciting if it's not the MAJOR League record (which, without checking, I think is Vince Coleman).
Example: late last year, Bonds passed Aaron for the NL home run record (Aaron had 733). Media coverage? Nyet; miniscule. League records have become uninteresting, which is yet another part of Seligula's legacy. Not saying it's good nor bad, it just is.
2007-05-18 13:42:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chipmaker Authentic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. I think this shows how poor the leadership in baseball is. They have blown another opportunity to market the game in a positive way, with a positive, popular player. I love baseball and I'm tired of the sport getting bashed, steroids this and steroids that! Baseball needs better leadership in order to become Americas favorite past time again.
2007-05-18 16:31:52 · answer #5 · answered by mike g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my thought is when somone is so amazing at everything it starts to blend into everyone else...guy is pretty great at everything he does ... then again maybe it has to do with he plays for seattle and not the yankees ...
2007-05-18 13:31:51 · answer #6 · answered by RaLLy77 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋