Running 2015 MLB Regular-Season Thread

[User 11148]

We are eight minutes (approx.) away, so I guess it's time to make the transition.

 

[LongTimeListener]

The Giants graciously allow the other 29 teams to vie for the championship in this, an odd year.

 

[MTM]

Going on the record, forget the Cubs hype, they finish no better than third in their division

 

[3_Octave_Fart]

Cubs = 84-78

 

[LongTimeListener]

I don't get what Jon Lester's issue is about pickoff throws -- he hasn't done one since April 2013 -- but that has clearly caught up with him and he is going to be giving up 90 feet to every decent baserunner the whole season.

 

[Vombatus]

I expect the Orioles to implode this year.

 

[steveu]

That video board is God-awful. I don't mind Jumbotrons at all... hell, I've been to all but three of the MLB parks. This just looks way too big for the field itself. I've seen a lot of people that don't like the board either.

I don't think it will be an issue in a year or two, but it will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[MileHigh]

The Angels will be good. The Rockies will continue to suck. And ESPN's constant K-Zone on live pitches is distracting, unnecessary and needs to go away.

And what happened to the speed-up rules? We're in the bottom of the seventh of a 3-0 game ... and we're pushing 2:45 already.

 

[3_Octave_Fart]

Was thinking the same. This is a joke.
Yankees-Red Sox slow.

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

That video board is God-awful. I don't mind Jumbotrons at all... hell, I've been to all but three of the MLB parks. This just looks way too big for the field itself. I've seen a lot of people that don't like the board either.

I don't think it will be an issue in a year or two, but it will be interesting to see what happens.

Chicago sports teams seem enamored with partially modernizing outdated venues.

 

[YankeeFan]

I don't get what Jon Lester's issue is about pickoff throws -- he hasn't done one since April 2013 -- but that has clearly caught up with him and he is going to be giving up 90 feet to every decent baserunner the whole season.

He hasn't attempted a pickoff since April 2013? Seriously? How is that possible?

 

[YankeeFan]

Wow. Here's a look at Lester and his lack of pickoff attempts: Jon Lester Never Throws Over, But | FanGraphs Baseball

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

Get the games started so we can stop talking about pickoff throws!

 

[Captain_Kirk]

Cubs really appear to have a cluster going with the Wrigley innovations. Tarp over the bleachers, 30 minute bathroom lines that led fans to relieve themselves in cups and corners. Nice planning there, Cubbie brass.

Fans urinate in Cubs merchandise as season starts woefully for franchise - Yahoo Sports

On a side note, heard that more money's been wagered on the Cubs than any other team to win the Series. I think Vegas will be happy to take their chances with a bet they've never had to cash.

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

Urinating in Cubs merchandise during the first game of the season -- a shutout loss -- is such a wonderful metaphor. #baseball

 

[LongTimeListener]

If we already have Cub fans pissing in their souvenir cups, the rest of the MLB season is a bonus.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

The Angels will be good. The Rockies will continue to suck. And ESPN's constant K-Zone on live pitches is distracting, unnecessary and needs to go away.

And what happened to the speed-up rules? We're in the bottom of the seventh of a 3-0 game ... and we're pushing 2:45 already.

Agree on both the K-zone and the speed-up. Guys were wandering around the box and the ump wasn't doing anything. And save the K-zone for instant replays of close pitches. The way it is now with the light markings, I can't tell if a borderline pitch is in the zone or not anyways.

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

Does Wrigley still have troughs? If so, pissing in a cup is actually classier.

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

Cubs really appear to have a cluster going with the Wrigley innovations. Tarp over the bleachers, 30 minute bathroom lines that led fans to relieve themselves in cups and corners. Nice planning there, Cubbie brass.

Fans urinate in Cubs merchandise as season starts woefully for franchise - Yahoo Sports

On a side note, heard that more money's been wagered on the Cubs than any other team to win the Series. I think Vegas will be happy to take their chances with a bet they've never had to cash.

The amount of stupid is incredible. First off, what the hell was MLB thinking having the Cubs host the first regular season game knowing these renovations are taking place? If anything, the Cubs should have been placed on a week-long road trip to buy more time.

 

[YankeeFan]

Wasn't aware of this. Sounds like fun.