LedZeppfan1977 Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 14 hours ago, Strider said: It is more about that I don't want to spend my summer doing math. Actually there is no work until the season ends. Its not like your grading day to day or week to week like in football. Its only the division winners and wild cards. Then maybe the playoffs. Think it over pal. We have about a month. I may be looking into getting box seats behind the Orioles dugout for June 21 or 22 when the Orioles visit Tampa. Might hit Clearwater which I have never been to. Only that and the Keys are lacking from my many visits to Florida. My cousins in Sunrise have passed away sadly. There kids are around but I was much closer to them. So does anyone here ever go to Tampa Rays games? I want to be in shouting distance of the Orioles dugout. Unlike my botched purchase in San Fransisco where I wound up behind the stinking Giants dugout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 22, 2023 Author Share Posted February 22, 2023 Ok, not to pollute the thread with too many Mets videos--I just came across this on Youtube & felt like sharing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 11 hours ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: Actually there is no work until the season ends. Its not like your grading day to day or week to week like in football. Its only the division winners and wild cards. Then maybe the playoffs. Think it over pal. We have about a month. I may be looking into getting box seats behind the Orioles dugout for June 21 or 22 when the Orioles visit Tampa. Might hit Clearwater which I have never been to. Only that and the Keys are lacking from my many visits to Florida. My cousins in Sunrise have passed away sadly. There kids are around but I was much closer to them. So does anyone here ever go to Tampa Rays games? I want to be in shouting distance of the Orioles dugout. Unlike my botched purchase in San Fransisco where I wound up behind the stinking Giants dugout. Clearwater is a beach. If you've been to a beach, it's nothing special. The visitors dugout is on the 3rd base side. Right now, it looks like there are plenty of seats available starting about 5 rows back. They're $100 each. That's for the evening game. I didn't look at the matinee game. Probably more tickets available for that one. It's an okay stadium,, as indoor stadiums go. We sat upstairs when we went and it was fine. Honestly, it's usually so empty that the team could hear you yell at them from wherever you sit. Go to Berns in Tampa to have dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 On 2/21/2023 at 6:39 PM, Strider said: That is called winning at life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 11 hours ago, LedZeppfan1977 said: Actually there is no work until the season ends. Its not like your grading day to day or week to week like in football. Its only the division winners and wild cards. Then maybe the playoffs. Think it over pal. We have about a month. Why don’t you do it then? I’ve never been to a Rays game down in St Pete. Nobody goes, so you shouldn’t have a problem being heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 32 minutes ago, ebk said: Clearwater is a beach. If you've been to a beach, it's nothing special. The visitors dugout is on the 3rd base side. Right now, it looks like there are plenty of seats available starting about 5 rows back. They're $100 each. That's for the evening game. I didn't look at the matinee game. Probably more tickets available for that one. It's an okay stadium,, as indoor stadiums go. We sat upstairs when we went and it was fine. Honestly, it's usually so empty that the team could hear you yell at them from wherever you sit. Go to Berns in Tampa to have dinner. 🤘🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Just picked up 3 tix to the Yankees/Tigers game on St Patty’s Day at Lakeland. We tried in 2020 but COVID shut us down just before…then we had tix last year but the lockout fucked us….I want green beer!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Walter said: Just picked up 3 tix to the Yankees/Tigers game on St Patty’s Day at Lakeland. We tried in 2020 but COVID shut us down just before…then we had tix last year but the lockout fucked us….I want green beer!! That's a nice ballpark (at least as far as I can remember ). Have fun! And drink lots of green beer!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 I'm sorry I'm a purist. Green beer is an abomination. No self-respecting Irish would drink that swill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, ebk said: Clearwater is a beach. If you've been to a beach, it's nothing special. The visitors dugout is on the 3rd base side. Right now, it looks like there are plenty of seats available starting about 5 rows back. They're $100 each. That's for the evening game. I didn't look at the matinee game. Probably more tickets available for that one. It's an okay stadium,, as indoor stadiums go. We sat upstairs when we went and it was fine. Honestly, it's usually so empty that the team could hear you yell at them from wherever you sit. Go to Berns in Tampa to have dinner. Thanks for he info Esther. and lets hope that this is our year. At least to make playoffs. I believe. They had pulled a surprise on me in SF. The visitors dugout was on the first base side. I did not know interleague worked that way Edited February 23, 2023 by LedZeppfan1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Strider said: I'm sorry I'm a purist. Green beer is an abomination. No self-respecting Irish would drink that swill. Not Irish, so I’m good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 9:04 AM, Walter said: Not Irish, so I’m good! Chug away, my good man. Is Junior of drinking age yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 One of the new rule changes I may like--if it sticks this time. The new pitch clock; less time for batters standing in the box and posturing, or endless shaking from some of these pitchers. Eliminating that shit may actually help.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 FYI: Home dugout positions in every team's ballpark. AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Orioles: first base side Boston Red Sox: first base side Chicago White Sox: third base side Cleveland Indians: third base side Detroit Tigers: third base side Houston Astros: first base side Kansas City Royals: first base side Los Angeles Angels: third base side Minnesota Twins: first base side New York Yankees: first base side Oakland As: third base side Seattle Mariners: first base side Tampa Bay Rays: first base side Texas Rangers: first base side Toronto Blue Jays: third base side NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona Diamondbacks: third base side Atlanta Braves: first base side Chicago Cubs: third base side Cincinnati Reds: first base side Colorado Rockies: first base side Los Angeles Dodgers: third base side Miami Marlins: third base side Milwaukee Brewers: first base side New York Mets: first base side Philadelphia Phillies: first base side Pittsburgh Pirates: third base side Saint Louis Cardinals: first base side San Diego Padres: first base side San Francisco Giants: third base side Washington Nationals: first base side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Strider said: FYI: Home dugout positions in every team's ballpark. AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore Orioles: first base side Boston Red Sox: first base side Chicago White Sox: third base side Cleveland Indians: third base side Detroit Tigers: third base side Houston Astros: first base side Kansas City Royals: first base side Los Angeles Angels: third base side Minnesota Twins: first base side New York Yankees: first base side Oakland As: third base side Seattle Mariners: first base side Tampa Bay Rays: first base side Texas Rangers: first base side Toronto Blue Jays: third base side NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona Diamondbacks: third base side Atlanta Braves: first base side Chicago Cubs: third base side Cincinnati Reds: first base side Colorado Rockies: first base side Los Angeles Dodgers: third base side Miami Marlins: third base side Milwaukee Brewers: first base side New York Mets: first base side Philadelphia Phillies: first base side Pittsburgh Pirates: third base side Saint Louis Cardinals: first base side San Diego Padres: first base side San Francisco Giants: third base side Washington Nationals: first base side Very helpful. My criteria for choosing where to sit is where will I be out of the sun. And that's always from behind home plate down the third base side. So look for me there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 2:12 PM, Strider said: Chug away, my good man. Is Junior of drinking age yet? Nope. Still 1.5 years away… He’s a good DD though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 I believe I'm so desperate for baseball action, I may watch the spring training game on ESPN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 So far, watching this Mets/Cardinals game, I'm all for the new pitch clock. It's making me anticipate Opening Day even more now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 16 hours ago, paul carruthers said: So far, watching this Mets/Cardinals game, I'm all for the new pitch clock. It's making me anticipate Opening Day even more now.... What is that? Does that mean they have more of a time limit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 I hope I can explain this right. The new rule is, pitchers have 15 seconds to throw a pitch with no one on base, 20 seconds with runners on. I'm still not clear on the penalty if the pitchers don't beat the clock. I think he's charged a ball. And the batters have to get in the box and swing in the same amount of time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, paul carruthers said: 9I hope I can explain this right. The new rule is, pitchers have 15 seconds to throw a pitch with no one on base, 20 seconds with runners on. I'm still not clear on the penalty if the pitchers don't beat the clock. I think he's charged a ball. And the batters have to get in the box and swing in the same amount of time.... Hello, everyone. Just as baseball is back, so am I. You are correct. The pitcher is charged with a ball. Same with the batters if they are not ready within the same time frame. They are charged with a strike. In one of the first spring training games, Red Sox/Braves, the game ended on a charged 3rd strike. Bases loaded, bottom of the 9th and the batter was called out for this reason. Game over. Tie game. I caught the last couple of innings of the Cardinals/Mets game yesterday and the game was 2 hours and 59 minutes. The announcers said that the game was just under 3 hours but both teams managed a combined total of 25 hits and 19 runs total. The Cardinals won. 12-7. I realize these spring training games do not count and all players and teams get a chance to get used to this new rule, however, I predict some chaos, confusion and downright hostility when the regular season begins. Especially down the line when it comes to the Post-season. Rick, your man Machado made MLB history the other day by becoming the first player to be charged with a strike. He said something to the effect that he might be charged with a lot of strikes when the season begins. (As will probably hundreds of other players). Good Luck to everyone and their teams this season. GO SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul carruthers Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Well, there are obvious kinks with the new rules that will be straightened out. I just hope when the actual season starts, these new rules won't mean a lot of 12 to 8 type of ballgames with a ton of sloppy play, like yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Great day at Steinbrenner Field this week. Cards won 4-0, but watched Garrett Cole mow down 7 in 3.1 innings. Here’s a few pics, including kingzoso’s wet dream, 21-year-old stud Jordan Walker. He looked great and so did 20-year-old Masyn Winn at SS for the Cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 14 hours ago, Walter said: Great day at Steinbrenner Field this week. Cards won 4-0, but watched Garrett Cole mow down 7 in 3.1 innings. Here’s a few pics, including kingzoso’s wet dream, 21-year-old stud Jordan Walker. He looked great and so did 20-year-old Masyn Winn at SS for the Cards. Nice pics Walter. Well the Dodgers and Astros are the favorites. Boston is playing pre season like its very meaningful. I am hoping my O's take own the East. I think we will be very competitive. Even though Means cant pitch until July off Tommy John. I am hoping that he comes back sooner. But the rest of the rotation is not bad. I know the Yankees are the favorites. Do we have to worry about Boston again? Toronto is actually favored in some places. And Tampa is in the mix. I am hoping my Birds are too. They have some talent. Not sure if Holiday makes the big club this year or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZeppfan1977 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) Just looked at Orioles schedule. First 7 on road, open with 3 in Boston. Home opener vs Yankees. Bonger, should you see this, we play your Tigers 7 times by end of April. So maybe that’s it? I doubt we see them again but checking. Yea, finished with Detroit April 30. Schedule is brutal and then some. Home series with Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals and road with Phillies, Padres. Also play Brewers, Reds, Giants., Pirates. Tons of inter league!!!! Edited March 13, 2023 by LedZeppfan1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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