2025 Major League Baseball Thread

[toef]

Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

That's pretty crazy about A-Rod. I'm sure we will be hearing about it all day on Sports Center.

Yeah, it was a crazy inning (and a new AL record for RBIs in a single inning), but the fact that it boosted his HR and RBI totals to such round numbers was pretty weird. Now the AL record will be cleaned up a bit, because I think a dozen people were tied with 6.

And since you're an LA fan, I can't help but remind you of the NL record holder, Fernando "The Big Bopper" Tatis, who hit 2 grand slams in the same inning, against the Trolley Dodgers a few years ago.

Edit: Just noticed the Tatis thing was 10 years ago already. I feel old.

[tommyboy81]

Alright a 1 game playoff with Tigers and Twins. Winner faces the Yanks. Wonder who will lose on purpose.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

That's pretty crazy about A-Rod. I'm sure we will be hearing about it all day on Sports Center.

If it was a July game we'd be hearing about it all day. On a Monday during football season in a meaningless game it barely merited a mention.

[hc666]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Alright a 1 game playoff with Tigers and Twins. Winner faces the Yanks. Wonder who will lose on purpose.

Neither should make it as far as i'm concerned... the playoff structure in MLB needs medical attention.

Take the whole AL and NL... in each, top 4 make the playoffs... so it would be close anyway but the Rangers should be in there.

[Jellybeans]

Yanks vs Phillies in World Series!

and i hope Yanks win but it will be a long series between them!

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by hc666

Neither should make it as far as i'm concerned... the playoff structure in MLB needs medical attention.

Take the whole AL and NL... in each, top 4 make the playoffs... so it would be close anyway but the Rangers should be in there.

It's the same way in the NFL. The Patriots go 11-5 last year and don't make the playoffs, the Chargers go 8-8 and get a home game. That's just the way sports are. They want to make divisions meaningful and that might mean an inferior team making it over a more worthwhile team. That isn't go to change either.

[Mike53421]

Originally Posted by hc666

Neither should make it as far as i'm concerned... the playoff structure in MLB needs medical attention.

Take the whole AL and NL... in each, top 4 make the playoffs... so it would be close anyway but the Rangers should be in there.

While I agree baseball is pretty boring to follow while having a below average/average Jays team to follow, but I'm just not sure how they could expand the playoff picture... let's review the standings:

Yankees 103-59
Angels 97-65
Red Sox 95-67
Rangers 87-75
Tigers 86-76 OR Twins 86-76
Mariners 85-77
Rays 84-78
White Sox 79-83
A's 75-87
Blue Jays 75-87
Indians 65-97
Royals 65-97
Orioles 64-98

Dodgers 95-67
Phillies 93-69
Rockies 92-70
Cardinals 91-71
Giants 88-74
Marlins 87-75
Braves 86-76
Cubs 83-78
Brewers 80-82
Reds 78-84
Padres 75-87
Astros 74-88
Diamondbacks 70-92
Mets 70-92
Pirates 62-99
Nationals 59-103

Aside from the Rangers missing the play-offs this year, it's tough to argue the current system... hmm.

World Series: 2 teams
Championship Series: 4 teams
Division Series: 8 teams

Without adding ANOTHER round I'm not sure how they could do this without lengthening the season way too long, perhaps start the play-offs in September or at least the division (or new conference series) series earlier. Hmm.

[hc666]

Originally Posted by Mike53421

While I agree baseball is pretty boring to follow while having a below average/average Jays team to follow, but I'm just not sure how they could expand the playoff picture... let's review the standings:

Yankees 103-59
Angels 97-65
Red Sox 95-67
Rangers 87-75
Tigers 86-76 OR Twins 86-76
Mariners 85-77
Rays 84-78
White Sox 79-83
A's 75-87
Blue Jays 75-87
Indians 65-97
Royals 65-97
Orioles 64-98

Dodgers 95-67
Phillies 93-69
Rockies 92-70
Cardinals 91-71
Giants 88-74
Marlins 87-75
Braves 86-76
Cubs 83-78
Brewers 80-82
Reds 78-84
Padres 75-87
Astros 74-88
Diamondbacks 70-92
Mets 70-92
Pirates 62-99
Nationals 59-103

Aside from the Rangers missing the play-offs this year, it's tough to argue the current system... hmm.

World Series: 2 teams
Championship Series: 4 teams
Division Series: 8 teams

Without adding ANOTHER round I'm not sure how they could do this without lengthening the season way too long, perhaps start the play-offs in September or at least the division (or new conference series) series earlier. Hmm.

This year isn't bad for how it works but there have been some head shakers in the past,

And if I was a Rangers fan, this year would really bum me out.


PS... Jays had a better record than the Mets... nice! haha i actually didn't think they sucked that bad... wow!

[supersix4]

GO O's!!! number 3 pick in the draft!!!!!! lol

[hc666]

Originally Posted by supersix4

GO O's!!! number 3 pick in the draft!!!!!! lol

It's awesome when you get a high draft pick but then unable to sign them haha. Makes it all worthwhile!

[sfmarine]

Well kids....I managed to get some playoff tickets for game 2... I'm ecstatic because it will be my first time in the new stadium and to top it off...it's a playoff game... A limited amount of tickets went on sale today @ 10am...I was there with my T-1 connection @ school refreshing the page and I GOT EM!!

I'll try and take as many pics as I can. I'm in Section 214BS. I had no idea where that was @ first but now I know. Now...the really odd thing about this is I got the tickets for $22/pop. This is a seat that goes for around $100. I knew I had to move fast this morning due to server overload so I hit "main section" and clicked best available. I go to check out and they listed the tickets for $22/piece...I thought WTF...I wanted GOOD seats..again, I was aiming @ around $100/pop so I figured I was in the upper deck or something...This is not the case lol. By the pic, you can tell that I'll have a really good view! I'm also on the Yankees side of the dugout..


From what I read, I guess there's some type of price freeze from the 2004 season. It still makes no sense because the seats should be about $100 but I am not complaining one bit. It came to about $65ish(bought two) with all those gay Ticketmaster fees. I hate printed tickets they wouldn't let me do a Will Call pick-up. Sucks but at least I'll get there! If anyone wants a yearbook for the year or program, let me know and I'll try and pick some up for you! I'm sure Jelly Beans will be all over this! lol This week is going to be awesome! I'm hoping to get to the stadium around 5:30-6ish. It's going to be cold but it will be worth it!

[SDon1969]

Ted Williams Head Mistreated?

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/331344.../wid/22304053/

"Larry Johnson says in the book “Frozen: My Journey Into the World of Cryonics, Deception and Death” that he watched an Alcor official swing a monkey wrench at Williams’ frozen severed head to try to remove a tuna can stuck to it. The first swing accidentally struck the head, Johnson contends, and the second knocked the tuna can loose"

EDIT - congrats on those playoff tickets, marine - excellent!!

[toef]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Well kids....I managed to get some playoff tickets for game 2... I'm ecstatic because it will be my first time in the new stadium and to top it off...it's a playoff game... A limited amount of tickets went on sale today @ 10am...I was there with my T-1 connection @ school refreshing the page and I GOT EM!!

Nice job. I've only been there once (back in early May, it was their 8th game there... I counted ). Fun place, lots of stuff to do.

I'd recommend getting there as early as you can (but no earlier than the gates actually open) so you can spend some time walking around. If you only have time for either monument park or the museum, I'd say go to MP. The museum was kind of a letdown, and it was really cramped (and musty, since a lot of people went in there to dry off from the rain... didn't smell too great).

I sat in the second row in left field. I think those were $125 advance/$150 gameday tickets, but I got them for $30 or so. It was fun being close enough to exchange words with Damon between innings. And the huge padding on the seats -- while unnecessary -- was nice.

The dining options at the stadium are beyond anything I've seen at any other stadium. But it's also pretty expensive. The best deal is probably the sliders (either hamburger or chicken ones). I think with fries and a drink that came to $9. Or you could buy a Lobel's steak sandwich for $15, and it comes with nothing. Might be more during the playoffs though.

Anyhow, have fun.

[sfmarine]

Thanks for the tip....Eating @ Yankee Stadium is always costly lol. I'm going to try and get there as early as possible but I'm not sure when the gates will open. I'm still debating how to get there. I usually take the subway from Manhatten and park over in Hoboken but now that the stadium is done...there will be more parking...either way it will be almost $30 to park.

I talked with Damon during spring training. He came right over and talked with me and a few others. Really great guy all-around. I was stupid and didn't have a ball or anything for him to sign though.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by hc666

Neither should make it as far as i'm concerned... the playoff structure in MLB needs medical attention.

Take the whole AL and NL... in each, top 4 make the playoffs... so it would be close anyway but the Rangers should be in there.

Originally Posted by fatediesel

It's the same way in the NFL. The Patriots go 11-5 last year and don't make the playoffs, the Chargers go 8-8 and get a home game. That's just the way sports are. They want to make divisions meaningful and that might mean an inferior team making it over a more worthwhile team. That isn't go to change either.

You guys think they should not do divisions anymore. Just everybody bunched up in into 2 groups. AL and NL and the top 4 or top 6 in each one make the playoffs. At least it would be an even schedule. I was pissed I couldn't see my Cardinals play the Braves in Atlanta this year. For the first time in YEARS! they didn't play here.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

You guys think they should not do divisions anymore. Just everybody bunched up in into 2 groups. AL and NL and the top 4 or top 6 in each one make the playoffs. At least it would be an even schedule. I was pissed I couldn't see my Cardinals play the Braves in Atlanta this year. For the first time in YEARS! they didn't play here.

I was not saying I didn't like divisions, I was just pointing out a similar situation happened in the NFL where a team with a far superior record didn't make the playoffs. I like divisions and wouldn't change anything. I'm a Cubs fan and would not want anything to lessen the rivalry with the Cardinals.

[toef]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Thanks for the tip....Eating @ Yankee Stadium is always costly lol. I'm going to try and get there as early as possible but I'm not sure when the gates will open. I'm still debating how to get there. I usually take the subway from Manhatten and park over in Hoboken but now that the stadium is done...there will be more parking...either way it will be almost $30 to park.

I talked with Damon during spring training. He came right over and talked with me and a few others. Really great guy all-around. I was stupid and didn't have a ball or anything for him to sign though.

Yeah, I think it cost me something like $20 to park there, since I bought the pass ahead of time. But it took me well over an hour to get out of the parking lot after the game. Public transportation might be a lot easier.

I was surprised at how quickly Damon fit in with the Yankees, and became a fan favorite, considering he came from Boston. I liked him when he was on the Royals, and hated when the Red Sox got him from Oakland. I'm hoping the Yankees at least offer him a 1-year deal for next year, but I'm not sure if he'll be willing to take a pay cut.

The Yanks don't really need Damon or Matsui for their stats, so at least one of them is going to go. If the Yankees fail to win the WS, I fear that both will be let go, and the Yankees will aggressively go after Holliday.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

I was not saying I didn't like divisions, I was just pointing out a similar situation happened in the NFL where a team with a far superior record didn't make the playoffs. I like divisions and wouldn't change anything. I'm a Cubs fan and would not want anything to lessen the rivalry with the Cardinals.

Gotcha

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by toefer

Yeah, I think it cost me something like $20 to park there, since I bought the pass ahead of time. But it took me well over an hour to get out of the parking lot after the game. Public transportation might be a lot easier.

I was surprised at how quickly Damon fit in with the Yankees, and became a fan favorite, considering he came from Boston. I liked him when he was on the Royals, and hated when the Red Sox got him from Oakland. I'm hoping the Yankees at least offer him a 1-year deal for next year, but I'm not sure if he'll be willing to take a pay cut.

The Yanks don't really need Damon or Matsui for their stats, so at least one of them is going to go. If the Yankees fail to win the WS, I fear that both will be let go, and the Yankees will aggressively go after Holliday.

Ya...public transportation will probably be the best choice. I'm still waiting to see if game will actually be played on Friday or the day after. I'll have to wait and find out tomorrow.

As far as Damon and Mats...one will definitely be gone by next season. I hope Damon stays...but the pay cut may urge him to go elsewhere.

[toef]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Ya...public transportation will probably be the best choice. I'm still waiting to see if game will actually be played on Friday or the day after. I'll have to wait and find out tomorrow.

As far as Damon and Mats...one will definitely be gone by next season. I hope Damon stays...but the pay cut may urge him to go elsewhere.

One reason I think Damon might stay is that I don't think he plays baseball for the money.

If you remember a couple years ago, he actually retired... sort of. In Torre's book that came out a few months ago, he mentioned how Damon came to his office during spring training and said he was quitting, and that he didn't want to play baseball anymore. I think he wanted to spend more time with his kids, and do more charity work. It was his dad who convinced him that he could still have a huge impact on peoples lives as a baseball player, and he'll have plenty of time to do other stuff once he's no longer physically able to play.

So what better team to reach people from than the Yankees?

Plus, I think he's grounded himself in NYC quite a bit, including the work he does with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, which is obviously in NYC.

But maybe he'd like moving closer to home, although I doubt the Rays or Marlins could offer more than the Yankees.

So who knows, but I'd like to see him back. At least if fans knew whether he'd be coming back or not, they could make sure he got the proper sendoff.