Lol did we not just go through a World Series where one of the main storylines was how much Verlander sucked in WS (he coughed up a 5 run lead in game 1) and then elite performances by Framber and Javier?
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San Diego hit BP off Scherzer in the playoffs.
MLB.com just promoting big names
MLB.com just promoting big names
That is one of the worst lists I've ever seen.
Why is baseball media so bad?
Why is baseball media so bad?
basically every duo on that list heavily contributed to their teams postseason exit
Framber and Javier will make that list next off-season in the top 3
Have 4 pitchers from the same team ever finish in the top 8 in CY. Because McCullers & Brown gunna shock the world.
BadAggie said:
Arizona's ask for Varsho has to be high, no?
No idea. But outside of Maldy, we don't have many options unless you run it back with Vasquez. Unless you make a trade.
And yes on Benentendi contract.
Unless we risk it and try to find someone who no one is signing on a 1 year deal. But do we really want something like that?
I'd like to see one of the minor league catchers get more than 100 ABs to find out what they are.
Agreed but it's going to take way more than 100 ABs.
What a great throwback from the ninja.
José Lima, K Strut OG (and nasty changeups). pic.twitter.com/xKolxQBxOE
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) December 10, 2022
It's like if Ernest Givens was a pitcher
I have a couple Yetis that had small issue when engraving if someone is looking for them as well as some that had some issues with shipping that I am not dealing with again.
20oz Charcoal with dome logo/ws trophy
30oz Navy logo/ws trophy
30oz navy logo/ws trophy
30oz navy not engraved
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All of the issues are slight issues with powder coating and the tumblers themselves are not dented or anything. If you want to see them let me know and I can text pics. Send me a pm.
20oz Charcoal with dome logo/ws trophy
30oz Navy logo/ws trophy
30oz navy logo/ws trophy
30oz navy not engraved
30oz navy not engraved
30oz black not engraved
All of the issues are slight issues with powder coating and the tumblers themselves are not dented or anything. If you want to see them let me know and I can text pics. Send me a pm.
*LONG THREAD ALERT*
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
So, 10 years ago today, I visited Houston for the first time; the Houston Astros flew me in for the day to interview for their radio play-by-play broadcaster position.
In early December, I got a phone call from Larry Stokes, then the VP of Astros HR. He told me they wanted to bring me in for an interview. Even after our conversation, I still didn’t quite believe this was really happening. Then, a Southwest Airlines ticket appeared in my inbox.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
The night before my interview, I was calling Nebraska Omaha’s game at Iowa State. After the game, word broke that the Royals were trading for James Shields & Wade Davis from the Rays, which signaled the Royals were done rebuilding, & in win-now mode.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
Woke up early the next morning, 12/10/2012, for my flight to Houston. I didn’t even tell my parents, & can count on one hand the number of people I told about my interview with the Astros. It was the first time I interviewed with an MLB team, & I didn’t want to get my hopes up.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
I had no feel for how my interview with the Astros went, & I kept mostly to myself about it. On MLK Day 2013, I was home with my toddler daughter when George Postolos called. He told me 1) the Astros were still interested & 2) Jim Crane would be calling me shortly.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
That was Monday. By Friday, I hadn’t heard from the Astros. Meanwhile, I’d gotten a new boss in KC, & he was ready to book travel for me for Royals spring training. Somehow, I held him off. Meanwhile, I left a voicemail for Postolos asking for clarity, & explaining my situation.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
A couple of weeks later, I signed a contract with the Astros. Shortly after that, I was headed to spring training. And the rest, as they say, is history.
— Robert Ford (@raford3) December 10, 2022
Did we ever hear if all the radio and tv folks were renewed? As I was reading that I was hoping it wasn't a goodbye thread but seeing that it's a few hours old it looks like it was just reminiscing on a great day that changed his life.
No idea. Someone said they ran into Blum at the golf tournament and he said he would be back.
Lima Time was amazing! RIP.
Yordan Alvarez earned the 2nd most of the new CBA “Bonus Pool” in 2022.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 10, 2022
According to @Feinsand, Alvarez received a bonus of $2,381,143 because of his finish in year-end award voting and a new “joint WAR” figure.
Including Yordan’s base salary, he made $3,145,743 in 2022.
Here is the rest of the list: https://t.co/uX8xMq9IOc.
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) December 10, 2022
Big Al 1992 said:
Lima Time was amazing! RIP.
Don't forget those Case Ole commercials
Great news if true.EastCoastAgNc said:
No idea. Someone said they ran into Blum at the golf tournament and he said he would be back.
TED got over 1 M in bonus money too. He's now banked just under 7 M in his career. He's from, I believe, a middle-class family. His brother made a fair chunk of change (1.4 M) when he had a few cups of coffee up in the bigs. I don't think he'll be hurting for an early payday like some of the players from less fortunate situations that didn't get a nice draft bonus.
If we happen to sign Cueto, I hope he brings this bad boy to the ballpark.
Johnny Cueto's new toy!. pic.twitter.com/VS8i6mGIel
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) December 10, 2022
Guarantee it rattles
Most will disagree, I think, but I really don't like that "See ya later" home run call. It seems forced.
Jet Black said:
Most will disagree, I think, but I really don't like that "See ya later" home run call. It seems forced.
No you're right. I disagree
I think what makes Ford and Sparky and in the same sense Bummer and TK and Julia great is that Depp down they're fans. They enjoy celebrating this team just like we do.
Yeah it's their job but in the moment when shlt goes down that's their natural reaction as fans.
I love it.
I was a little lukewarm on it until the game against the Red Sox back in May when the 'Stros hit 5 homeruns in the top of the second against Eovaldi.Jet Black said:
Most will disagree, I think, but I really don't like that "See ya later" home run call. It seems forced.
I was on my way to the airport to pickup some family and had my 4 year old in the back seat. By the time Uncle Mike and Yuli hit the 4th and 5th homer she was shouting "See Ya Later!" right along with Ford.
It hasn't quite reached the level of "Holy Toledo!", but I've been a big fan of the call ever since.
Just seeing how passionate that Ford gets in the booth in those moments doesn't make it seem forced at all.
It's much better than the "See... You... Later" call.
It's much better than the "See... You... Later" call.
What kind of scratch do the media folks make?
"See you later" is better than the Yankees "there it goes, see ya!"
Some of you are messed up. Ford and Sparky are great to listen to. Even more so in Game 6 of a WS during a Yordonger.
Mathguy64 said:
Some of you are messed up. Ford and Sparky are great to listen to. Even more so in Game 6 of a WS during a Yordonger.
Agree. I listen to them at least 50 games a year and think they are outstanding together. Same goes for Kalas and Blummer. All 4 are really good imo.
He did a radio segment back in the day, I want to say it was with Granato & Zierlein…he talked about how in the low minors he used to "date" a fat waitress at the Golden Corral so that he and his teammates could get free food. It was probably the hardest I have ever laughed listening to the radio.AgSportsFan89 said:Big Al 1992 said:
Lima Time was amazing! RIP.
Don't forget those Case Ole commercials
Cueto would be a decent signing, with JV leaving that's 28 starts you need to fill and I think the 6 man rotation was ultimately beneficial for starters and bullpen alike.
BadAggie said:
Cueto would be a decent signing, with JV leaving that's 28 starts you need to fill and I think the 6 man rotation was ultimately beneficial for starters and bullpen alike.
Ag_07 said:
I think what makes Ford and Sparky and in the same sense Bummer and TK and Julia great is that Depp down they're fans.
Harry Dunne said:BadAggie said:
Cueto would be a decent signing, with JV leaving that's 28 starts you need to fill and I think the 6 man rotation was ultimately beneficial for starters and bullpen alike.
And this guy will probably get more than 8 starts too.
Lance McCullers is JACKED UP pic.twitter.com/yNXWxvxowx
— Starting 9 (@Starting9) November 6, 2022
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