OFFICIAL 2023 MLB THREAD!!!!

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Originally Posted by ex-powderbroker

insurance doesn’t put up pennants

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No it doesn't.

There will always be this tension in sports. Is Olympic hockey better when the NHL guys are in or out?

For a sport that has a World Series that consists of teams from only two countries, and as one that champions a true world competition each year at the youth level, you'd think MLB would encourage its best and brightest to showcase their talents in this once every 4 years event for the good of the game.

Besides, I don't think using a Grammatica-type injury is the best argument to keep the big names at home in their padded boxes.

I didn't wake up this morning expecting to defend the WBC, but I guess here I am.

and that’s what they’re doing now. doesn’t mean it will keep going if something happens like degrom’s arm falling off moments after signing a big contract. i don’t think all of the contracts are insured anyway, or sometimes it’s for specific things. and as much fun as the WBC is, personally I care more about MLB/ my team.

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Originally Posted by ex-powderbroker

personally I care more about MLB/ my team.

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Same.

2 weeks till Opening Day!

Ohtani threw a 102mph strike today.

Fuck that guy is good at baseball.

A-a-Ron Judge MVP… pfft.

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

Ohtani threw a 102mph strike today.

Fuck that guy is good at baseball.

A-a-Ron Judge MVP… pfft.

;)

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now you've poked the ex-powderbroker!

Not really, all Shohei has to do is to put up the same season and have no one else put up an even bigger one.

The award is his to lose!

Even better would be if Anaheim dropped him in RF. I wonder how many runners would test the arm?


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Diaz is done for the season.

fuck that Diaz news

Mets Metsing early this year

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Not really, all Shohei has to do is to put up the same season and have no one else put up an even bigger one.

The award is his to lose!

Even better would be if Anaheim dropped him in RF. I wonder how many runners would test the arm?


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Diaz is done for the season.

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It would be fun as shit to see Ohtani play a game in right throwing laser rocket seeds into the infield.


That really sucks about Diaz.

More people watched Japan vs. Korea than have ever watched a World Series game. 30 million people watched Shohei take bp. Most of the Dominicans said the WBC means more than a WS. The atmosphere at a lot of these games is better than playoff games. Mike Trout said this was the most fun he’s had playing baseball in years. The more the game grows internationally, the more money the owners make. Even if it’s a side show here in the US, the owners will keep playing the long game. As shitty as that injury is, it won’t effect the WBC.

Anyone remember Paul George breaking his leg in a USA basketball game? It didn’t stop the NBA from participating.

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Originally Posted by Supermoon

Mets Metsing early this year

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Originally Posted by alias_rice

More people watched Japan vs. Korea than have ever watched a World Series game. 30 million people watched Shohei take bp. Most of the Dominicans said the WBC means more than a WS. The atmosphere at a lot of these games is better than playoff games. Mike Trout said this was the most fun he’s had playing baseball in years. The more the game grows internationally, the more money the owners make. Even if it’s a side show here in the US, the owners will keep playing the long game. As shitty as that injury is, it won’t effect the WBC.

Anyone remember Paul George breaking his leg in a USA basketball game? It didn’t stop the NBA from participating.

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Those are some amazing stats/quotes. I’m stoked for it.

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More people watched Japan vs. Korea than have ever watched a World Series game. 30 million people watched Shohei take bp. Most of the Dominicans said the WBC means more than a WS. The atmosphere at a lot of these games is better than playoff games.

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The WBC doesn't pay the bills and they may need some way of addressing that in the future. I don't think Diaz is big enough to kill it, but throw a Machado, Devers, or Judge on top. Are owners really going to allow their players to play? I am simply not sure because it is a lot of their money on the line. If they said to those same Dominican players, sure you can go but if you get hurt the contract is no longer guaranteed, would they go?

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Mike Trout said this was the most fun he’s had playing baseball in years.

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I can barely enjoy the yanks beating the angels at this point

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Anyone remember Paul George breaking his leg in a USA basketball game?

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I can barely enjoy the yanks beating the angels at this point

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The best thing that could come out of this tournament would be if playing meaningful baseball for the first time in a decade made Trout remember how fun it is. Then he could try to force his way out of Anaheim. MLB would be better if Trout was on the Dodgers with Shohei.

Mexico/PR is a great game that I have been flipping to occasionally between basketball

Other than Bard dragging his gas can out to the mound and burning the place down, this has been a fabulous game. Time for the US hitters to come through and give the world a Cuba/USA game in Miami.

Holy shit. Trea Turner crushed that ball

i know everyone likes to raz me about judge but i am such a fan of the guy and just seeing the talkin yanks drops with his season projection for me so stoked. he played more games in center last year than anywhere and without him the yanks were nothing last year, it’s kind of hard to appreciate if you don’t watch them.

in the second half without dj, the carpenter bonds show, benintendi etc he hit 0.3490.5020.784


it’s so dominant and he just plays hard on both sides. if you have a guy like him or shohei or jram on you’re team you’re just lucky to get to follow along.

Sadly, an away game for the home team.

Can't wait!

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Time for the US hitters to come through and give the world a Cuba/USA game in Miami.

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Altuve out for a couple months with a broken thumb. Nobody seems as upset about this as with Diaz. Can’t quite figure out why……

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Sadly, an away game for the home team.

Can't wait!

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I wonder if it will be. The relationship for Cuban Americans with their home country is a little different than with the other Caribbean and Latin countries. Should be a fun game either way. I wish I was there.

This Japan - Mexico tilt just got real exciting.

Incredible atmosphere there. Mexico's unis are tight.

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it’s so dominant and he just plays hard on both sides. if you have a guy like him or shohei or jram on you’re team you’re just lucky to get to follow along.

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Fact.

Red Sox: 4
Everyone else: 3

Watching Japan bunt makes me realize how poorly we bunt the ball in this country.

Little drama right here. Ohtani up next.

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Little drama right here. Ohtani up next.

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Good at baseball.

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Well that was a fun two innings of baseball to watch.

Right? I'm a fan.

Tomorrow is going to be awesome

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Tomorrow is going to be awesome

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Based on the amount of people that have been watching the Japan games, it’ll definitely be the most watched baseball game of all time. What a tournament! My prediction is that in 2026 the US players will be fighting to get in the team. The pitching staff will be as loaded as this lineup is.

Ohtani could be available in relief today which means he could possibly face Trout.

Anyone who wouldn't want to see that just isn't a baseball fan.

Frankie is all-in on the WBC much to the consternation of those who'd rather see players risk injury in meaningless Spring Training games.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...in-diaz-injury

I think this is pretty cool.

The Guardians announced today that they will be offering a $49/month Ballpark Pass which allows you into the Jake, standing room only. Given the success of "The Corner" in right field where they took out all the seats and made bar-height drink rails for each row and wide open seating areas around a bar that has rolltop windows/doors for when the weather is shitty, combined with how they're going to do the same thing with a couple spots in the upper deck next year, this seems like a great way to get more social-minded fans inside the gates.

https://www.coveringthecorner.com/20...th-ticket-plan

If I lived and worked near a ballpark that offered something like this I'd absolutely do it. Few innings over lunch, grab a beer after work for a couple innings...

That’s awesome. I would do that in a heartbeat if I was there too

LFG!!
'Merica

Trea Turner baby!

Loup with the biggest inning for a current or former Met since 2000

they’re talking about batting averages going up with the elimination of the shift and it’s just so many changes at once. even if i like the change i am rooting against it because i hate manfred so much.

Ohtani is a Rick James level freak...