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Bah, humbug! Haunted by the ghosts of postseasons past, this year will be redemption. “And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep the postseason well..." God bless us, every one!
Yeah, the Sox have some stinker contracts, but they’re still high in the running. How much are they on the hook for with Sandoval, Ramirez and Castillo?
LOL. What if the ump would have said Justin Smoak?
LOL. What if the ump would have said Justin Smoak?
I was an ump for a young girl’s softball league one year, before I became a coach. The parents of very young girls playing softball are some of the most vicious people alive. One coach told me it was bad enough being a coach but he would never want to be an ump. I got to telling the parents, particularly the nasty ones who positioned themselves right behind home plate, that they were all pikers in their attacks... marshmallows compared to others I've dealt with. I would joke around with them about their missed opportunities on some close calls of mine. The joking and my good-natured banter seemed to calm many of them down and they often would make their ‘opinions’ known in a fun and humorous manner.
I would favor a salary cap. I had and uncle that played in the MLB from 1940 to 1961. Afterward he coached, then became a a scout and worked with rookies until he was 77. He took me to some of the Phillies practices and I was even a practice bat boy at times. In mid 60's, even then, I remember him telling me money was killing baseball. (Towards the end of his career he played for the Indians in 1959 and later was a coach for the Indians in 1963-64.)
Yea me too. It would just be a more even playing field. But I doubt it ever will bc of the media, television ECT want the Yankees, cubs,Sox ECT of the big cities in the playoffs bc it's better for ratings which of coarse comes back to money. So just have to hope we win with the 1st contract of our players. Bc once they become big there 2nd contract there gone. I remember when we lost not 1 but 2 cy young winners back to back. Cc sabathia and then cliff lee. Man would we have had the best starting starting pitching in the league. Not to mention jim thome, Manny Ramirez and the list goes on and on. But hey, its capitalism at its best.
....yes, yes they do....and thanks for driving the shank just a lil deeper.....
Not as bad as my Phillies. I must be the kiss of death for sports teams. Hmmm... perhaps I'll change my allegiance to the Red Sox and the Patriots.
