Baseball Season Opening Day 2009

[Dave the OAP]

Go Phillies

Our HQ is in Philli and they are all Philli and eagles fans.

Hopefully get a trip over there later in the year and a visit to see the Phillis

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I've got tickets to see Tampa v the Yankees in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

Phillies against the Braves on telly in an hour out here.

 

[Barry Izbak]

So the Braves beat the Phillies 4-1 in the season opener, but, like the cricket season, its obviously bloody cold out there because Chicago White Sox game today has already been postponed because of the weather.

They are worried about the blustery weather and even snow in St Louis today.

"The Cardinals certainly hope that the game will not be postponed. If a postponement is required, the club has been informed that the most likely course of action would be a split doubleheader on Tuesday. That would present a significant complication, since St. Louis does not have a day off in the season's first three weeks. Someone would need to be called up to start Saturday's game against Houston, because the Cardinals would be loath to use either [pitcher] Adam Wainwright or Kyle Lohse on three days' rest."

So compare this with our pampered pooches, who were complaining at being tired becaue they were having to play twice a week for four whole weeks. If the Hereford game gets postponed, lets just play a double header next time we play them, once in the morning and once in the evening.
The Cardinals are playing every day (ex April 19th) from today until 10th May - 4 games home to Pittsburgh, 3 at home to Houston, 3 in Phoenix, 3 in Chicago, 3 home to Mets, 3 at home to the Cubs, 3 in Atlanta, 3 in Washington...)

Don't get me wrong I love the Albion more than anything, but I am looking forward to crossing off a new ground in August. No, not Morecambe or Accrington - but I'll be going to see the Redbirds at Citi Field and I can't bloody wait :yahoo:

 

[papajaff]

So compare this with our pampered pooches, who were complaining at being tired becaue they were having to play twice a week for four whole weeks. If the Hereford game gets postponed, lets just play a double header next time we play them, once in the morning and once in the evening.
The Cardinals are playing every day (ex April 19th) from today until 10th May - 4 games home to Pittsburgh, 3 at home to Houston, 3 in Phoenix, 3 in Chicago, 3 home to Mets, 3 at home to the Cubs, 3 in Atlanta, 3 in Washington...)

Not being funny Baz but Baseball players don't actually do a lot in a game do they?

 

[Barry Izbak]

Not being funny Baz but Baseball players don't actually do a lot in a game do they?

Point taken, but simply turning up at the ground day after day, all across the country, never mind batting practice and actual game time is pretty impressive in my book.

Who works harder? a bench player for the Mets or 99% of the current Albion squad?

 

[Scotty Mac]

lets go blue jays

 

[Miami Seagull]

I'll be at the Marlins opening day this afternoon!

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Did you actually look at the picture above?

But Yankees do suck.


Complete arses.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

The Yankees are the Man U / Chelsea of MLB - the team everyone loves to hate. Most savvy New Yorkers support the Mets. Love 'em or hate 'em what you cannot deny is the fantastic fan experience that their new stadium provides - not as good as Withers though !!

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

The Yankees are the Man U / Chelsea of MLB - the team everyone loves to hate. Most savvy New Yorkers support the Mets. Love 'em or hate 'em what you cannot deny is the fantastic fan experience that their new stadium provides - not as good as Withers though !!

Fenway Park is better

It has more character and history, a real old school stadium.

 

[Gritt23]

Although you can’t watch baseball on terrestrial TV in the UK this year,

Really? What has happened to Five's coverage? I always thought they seems quite keen on US sports on there.

Personally, I have NASN anyway, but I did prefer the coverage on Five.

 

[papajaff]

Point taken, but simply turning up at the ground day after day, all across the country, never mind batting practice and actual game time is pretty impressive in my book.

Who works harder? a bench player for the Mets or 99% of the current Albion squad?

Your point taken also. I couldn't imagine footballers (or Kevin Pietersen) going through 162 games. 81 obviously away.

 

[papajaff]

The Yankees are the Man U / Chelsea of MLB - the team everyone loves to hate. Most savvy New Yorkers support the Mets. Love 'em or hate 'em what you cannot deny is the fantastic fan experience that their new stadium provides - not as good as Withers though !!

Spot on Lyndy which is why I swing towards the Mets. First went to Shea in 1970 and chatted to Willie Mays outside. He was leaning on his Cadillac looking every bit like Huggy Bear. What a memory.

 

[Barry Izbak]

First went to Shea in 1970 and chatted to Willie Mays outside. He was leaning on his Cadillac looking every bit like Huggy Bear. What a memory.

Blimey! There'd be a few natives out there who would envy you that!
I met Hank Aaron in London in the 80s and he was a complete gent. I also met and chatted with Peter Gammons at the Giants in 2003, before his illness.

(p.s. good start for your Mets)

 

[JJ McClure]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/baseball/8003715.stm

yeay, that Indians smashed the Yankees in the first game at their new stadium, scoring nine in the seventh! Go Indians!

 

[Pavilionaire]

The season is almost 2 weeks old and things are very interesting.

The Florida Marlins look strong and cohesive, and are scoring runs for fun. I predict they will not only win the NL East but make the World Series.

As for the AL, Boston look off-colour and the AL East is so competitive. I still think the Yankees will come through because of their strength in depth.

So, for me, a repeat of the 2003 World Series - Yankees vs Marlins.

 

[JJ McClure]

Far too hard to call at this early stage. I liked what I saw of the Padres against the Mets the other day and I reckon they'll have another strong season.

 

[Juan Albion]

I have to add that the Blue Jays are doing exceptionally well. Eight wins and three losses so far, and right up at the top in batting. Now they just have to keep it up when they meet some of the better teams.

 

[Perry Milkins]

I've got tickets to see Tampa v the Yankees in a couple of weeks. Can't wait.

Just got tickets for the Rays against the Yankees on 29th