“patience” was really the prime virtue in those years, nobody talked about launch angle or even plate discipline as such. it was like the more pitches you saw the better
― Humanitarian Pause (Tracer Hand), Sunday, 11 February 2024 12:40 (three months ago) link
i think you can also blame Nomar Garciaparra and the velcro on his fucking batting gloves
― Humanitarian Pause (Tracer Hand), Sunday, 11 February 2024 12:42 (three months ago) link
Why not bothhttps://i.postimg.cc/CLGBFfRT/IMG-5138.jpg
Triston Casas vs Johan Oviedo#DirtyWaterHome Run (1) 💣Exit velo: 105.8 mphLaunch angle: 44 degProj. distance: 350 ftThis would have been a home run in 26/30 MLB ballparksPIT (3) @ BOS (5)🔻 1st pic.twitter.com/9H9bePWYC3— Would it dong? (@would_it_dong) April 4, 2023
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Sunday, 11 February 2024 13:24 (three months ago) link
(No I’m not saying 44 degrees is optimal, it’s just funny)
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Sunday, 11 February 2024 13:28 (three months ago) link
Attending at least two (and up to three) baseball games this year with real (American) baseball fans. The remaining game, alas, is with the Astros fan I married.19/4/24-21/4/24 - Red Sox @ Pirates9/6/24 - Mets v Phillies (in London)
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 13 February 2024 17:35 (three months ago) link
gyac - I just wanna say, as a Giants fan who lived through those glorious WS years, I adore the fact that you've stumbled upon baseball fandom by reading about and watching those teams. I'm obviously biased, but that era was pure magic here in SF (aside from a celebratory bus burning or two), and it's impossible for me to know how it looked from the outside in. Your perspective and awe is making me even more appreciative, grateful and nostalgic for those years.
― octobeard, Tuesday, 13 February 2024 22:07 (three months ago) link
Also as a followup (I've largely overlooked this thread of late) I'm really impressed how much you GET baseball and the beautiful things that make it unique as a sport and its general vibe. Some of the posts and discussion here are just beautiful to read and relive. So ... thanks! I look forward to reading and posting here more this year.
― octobeard, Wednesday, 14 February 2024 00:31 (three months ago) link
My condolences for marrying an Astros fan though
― octobeard, Wednesday, 14 February 2024 00:32 (three months ago) link
Octobeard, these are the nicest comments! I’m so happy. I really just started this as a general sort of dumping ground for my stupid thoughts about baseball/two time Cy Young winner of my heart Tim Lincecum and current fixations. I’m genuinely touched any time anyone besides me gets anything from it. ❤️❤️❤️
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Wednesday, 14 February 2024 00:34 (three months ago) link
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Wednesday, 14 February 2024 00:38 (three months ago) link
Ha! I love it. ❤️❤️❤️ right back at ya. I bet you both are fun to watch games with!
FWIW Timmy has also stolen my heart too. And so many others. The passion for him out here in the Bay is unique and unparalleled. It felt like he was truly one of us in a deep, culturally connected way that few pro athletes remotely touch. You definitely have great taste. Good luck to your Mariners! One of these years I'd love to catch a game up there.
BTW I know you're a fan of Grant Brisbee's so if you haven't yet seen it yet, here's one of his all time legendary moments during the 2012 run predicting (accurately) the outcome of the World Series:https://www.sbnation.com/2012/10/24/3549608/baseball-nation-predicts-the-world-series
One of the many joys of those years was watching Grant's rise as an amateur blogger to big time baseball writer with pizazz. He catalogued so many beautiful moments with intense personality and humor, I feel he was truly a part of the magic of those times.
― octobeard, Thursday, 15 February 2024 00:27 (three months ago) link
I love Bochy so much 😭
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy made his first appearance at Scottsdale Stadium wearing a uniform other than the Giants since 2006. “I didn’t get lost coming here, I’ll say that,’’ said Bochy, who wound up entering through the stands with two of his coaches. “Great memories. “I mean, (Brandon) Belt could have a statue here for what he did in spring training. And my first year, I’ll never forget the first two fly balls hit to (Barry) Bonds, he didn’t draw leather on them. I said, 'Oh, geez.’ “And (Tim) Lincecum, too. Even before he pitched for me, he’s warming up, and (pitching coach Dave Righetti) goes, 'There’s your No. 1 pick.' I looked out there, and I say, 'There’s no way.’ He weighed about 140 pounds. Then, I saw that arm action, and I said, 'Whoa!'’’ Bochy, who won three World Series titles, received a huge ovation when introduced to the crowd.
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Sunday, 3 March 2024 20:07 (two months ago) link
https://www.reddit.com/r/baseball/comments/1bu5qx3/pirates_release_the_renegade_a_foot_long_fusion/
― 龜, Tuesday, 2 April 2024 22:35 (one month ago) link
I SAW THISBut I will not be trying it
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 2 April 2024 22:39 (one month ago) link
And yes I see REAL AMERICAN BASEBALL in REAL AMERICA this month 🥳🥳🥳🥳
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 2 April 2024 22:47 (one month ago) link
Welcome and enjoy :)
― immodesty blaise (jimbeaux), Tuesday, 2 April 2024 23:00 (one month ago) link
For reasons best understood by herself my friend decided to text me her updated rankings of player positions by sexinesshttps://i.postimg.cc/CxfV4GTM/IMG-8655.jpg
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Friday, 5 April 2024 20:45 (one month ago) link
Well, that makes her next birthday easy: Alejandro Kirk poster(s)
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 5 April 2024 20:58 (one month ago) link
Mariners catcher I’m afraid
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:01 (one month ago) link
Lol. My gf I think is legit jealous of my feelings for him
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:02 (one month ago) link
Kirk or Raleigh? I have to admit I love watching Kirk run the bases
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:03 (one month ago) link
Kirk rounding 3rd base is one of my favourite things in baseball. But Cal is the way to go if your thinking of getting me a poster for my birthday!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:07 (one month ago) link
I thought Blue Jays fans feared Cal Raleigh!
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:14 (one month ago) link
It can be both!
― FRAUDULENT STEAKS (The Cursed Return of the Dastardly Thermo Thinwall), Friday, 5 April 2024 21:20 (one month ago) link
Came home today & found this:https://i.postimg.cc/43RcD9cc/IMG-8956.jpgon my desk, part of a really thoughtful gift from clemenza. Article should in theory be display on the vault, but none of this issue is. https://vault.si.com/vault/1977/07/18/43697I’m going to read it tomorrow, and will report back. I need to work out how to handle and take care of it properly since this magazine is quite literally older than I am. Clemenza also sent me an incredible amount of baseball cards which I’ll go through and photograph my faves off tomorrow for that thread. There’s an incredible Bumgarner rookie card in there which reminds me of this:https://i.postimg.cc/PxQYd5Hq/IMG-7275.jpgSince starting this thread I’ve been the recipient of incredible generosity from posters across ILBB and it means the world to me that you’re all so willing to share your knowledge, trivia and baseball cards with me. Thank you so, so much. ❤️
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Thursday, 11 April 2024 21:53 (one month ago) link
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Thursday, 11 April 2024 21:55 (one month ago) link
I love this.
― il lavoro mi rovina la giornata (PBKR), Friday, 12 April 2024 00:29 (one month ago) link
aww <3
― mookieproof, Friday, 12 April 2024 01:05 (one month ago) link
Also by this time next week I will be in Pittsburgh! I just checked and Brayan Bello is lined up for a start in that series which is great, hopefully Devers is back from his shoulder injury. Too bad about Story, guess I’m going to hope the bats have woken up by then and that clown fielding doesn’t dominate as it has all week (it will).
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Saturday, 13 April 2024 14:30 (one month ago) link
i realize the chances of this happening are infinitesimal, but as john sterling will tell you, you can't predict baseball
if you find yourself in a situation where a ball is coming your way, and you are standing anywhere near zack hample, it is your duty to prevent him from getting that ball by any means necessary
i think he only cares about home run balls, so if you're sitting in left field, be aware (tbf he was in pittsburgh last weekend, so you're probably safe)
― mookieproof, Sunday, 14 April 2024 21:47 (one month ago) link
I’m aware of Zack Hample but I also do not want to be on TV elbowing him out of the way
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Sunday, 14 April 2024 22:05 (one month ago) link
you would be a hero to millions tho
― mookieproof, Sunday, 14 April 2024 22:17 (one month ago) link
most importantly, to me
― mookieproof, Sunday, 14 April 2024 22:24 (one month ago) link
162 is hard! It’s wild to read and read about seasons past when teams were slumping and got out of it, because the time that must have lasted eternally for them passes in an instant for you looking back, but even when they’re playing every day, it’s tough. I remember, perhaps even at the very beginning of this thread, someone very wisely advising me to not pay close attention. Reader, I wish I had taken (or even was capable of taking - ocd) said advice, but alas. The only part of the season that really matters is in aggregate when it’s over. Does it mean anything that George Kirby had two terrible starts and two good ones? Who knows/cares, it’s four games. Does it mean anything that Raffy Devers may be rusty because he missed six games due to a sore shoulder? Who the fuck cares? Yet these questions and more, the trivia and the detail of the almost meaningless fraction of the season? They plague me.I’m sure this is something people who follow from childhood get out of the way very quickly. You learn not to live and die on every pitch, you stop paying attention for weeks or even months. Maybe you’re like Tracer Hand claimed he was and only check in once it’s summer. But man, it is painful atm and I’m very glad to have this thread. How do you care less?To end this, a list of things I have enjoyed at this early part in the season:Justin “I can’t believe the Mets traded him” Slaten:
Justin Slaten's Filth5Ks in 2 innings. pic.twitter.com/dWS2hl3wKK— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 7, 2024
Some catch probability numbers on Ceddanne Rafaela this season: 1) Rafaela diving forward to rob Cal Raleigh - 35%2) Game-saving grab against Shea Langeliers - 50%3) Leap against the wall to take a hit away from Brent Rooker - 95% pic.twitter.com/qbc8hbdtr1— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) April 6, 2024
Wilyer Abreu's catch and Kutter Crawford's amazed reaction. pic.twitter.com/S0JyQolzyX— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 15, 2024
Jung Hoo #Lee’s double !! 👏🏻 5-game hitting streak 👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/Ex76dU4MDK— Joseph Kim (@blackwings2011) April 13, 2024
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 16:45 (four weeks ago) link
OH YEAH HOW DID I FORGET TO POST ROMAN ANTHONY
Roman Anthony hits his second homer of the day pic.twitter.com/tF8cO17Eag— Red Sox Stats (@redsoxstats) April 14, 2024
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 16:48 (four weeks ago) link
I blame you and your great posts for caring this early lol
― Humanitarian Pause (Tracer Hand), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 17:26 (four weeks ago) link
You blame me but you should really blame him
Triston Casas on going for the Red Seat.Said he's not sure if it's a myth or not, but 429 FT is all he had. pic.twitter.com/rA4UhNH0nQ— Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) April 13, 2024
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 17:29 (four weeks ago) link
oh man you will die if you hang on every pitch for six months. not even the players do that (apart from The Captain, Derek Jeter)
as earl weaver said, 'this ain't a football game; we do this every day'
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 16 April 2024 22:36 (four weeks ago) link
I know, clearly I need to Make The Adjustment ☹️
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 22:59 (four weeks ago) link
And as everyone who’s had the ad repeatedly pumped into their brane for months on end knows, it’s “The Captain, Derek Sanderson Jeter.”
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Tuesday, 16 April 2024 23:00 (four weeks ago) link
My favourite players on teams I don’t follow (non exhaustive list):- Kodai Senga (pls be healthy for London)- Kerry Carpenter- Mason Miller- Tatis Jr- Bobby Witt Jr- Brandon Pfaadt- Christopher Morel- Lars Nootbaar - Nolan Jones- Yainer Diaz- Francisco Lindor- Andre Gimenez- Nico Hoerner
― Roman Anthony gets on his horse (gyac), Wednesday, 17 April 2024 19:22 (four weeks ago) link
Good nonfollow choices.
Wishing yinz wicked safe travels to your first MLB games on North American soil. Enjoy!
― felicity, Friday, 19 April 2024 02:27 (three weeks ago) link
DO NOT be tempted by the Primanti Bros. sandwich at PNC park, it's a faint shadow of their off-stadium locations which I would highly recommend instead.
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Friday, 19 April 2024 04:47 (three weeks ago) link
anyone recommending primanti bros is just recommending the pittsburgh equivalent of the cincinnati chili
― Western® with Bacon Flavor, Friday, 19 April 2024 04:51 (three weeks ago) link
i have said this before: it's a gimmick, and not actually pittsburgh lore
i'm told there's some kind of hot dog-pierogie thing though, which would be vaguely lore but nevertheless not something i can recommend
― mookieproof, Friday, 19 April 2024 04:55 (three weeks ago) link
clark bar is lore but i'm not sure it even exists anymore
also my mom worked for heinz when i was born, so i support ketchup on everything
― mookieproof, Friday, 19 April 2024 05:01 (three weeks ago) link
You guys are jaded rusted-out souls. Absolute madness.
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Friday, 19 April 2024 05:10 (three weeks ago) link
#freeippeei
― mookieproof, Friday, 19 April 2024 05:21 (three weeks ago) link
i had a primanti brothers sandwich in state college in high school. still remember/think about it to this day. probably because my brain was young and malleable then. i'm sure i'd find it more average now.
it's a good candidate for PASTA SANDWICH
― 龜, Friday, 19 April 2024 11:46 (three weeks ago) link