2008 Baseball Thread

Touch O Parrotdise · Post by **Touch O Parrotdise** » October 23, 2008 9:42 am

CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

i looked at a list of top us cities... Austin is the first one i see at # 16

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 23, 2008 9:44 am

CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

Albuquerque ?

Touch O Parrotdise · Post by **Touch O Parrotdise** » October 23, 2008 9:51 am

chippewa wrote:
CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?
Albuquerque ?

that was #34..

mikemck · Post by **mikemck** » October 23, 2008 10:13 am

chippewa wrote:
SMLCHNG wrote:Backstreet Boys:

Beautiful voices, nice harmony.

But sing the damn National Anthem the way it should be sung!!!
I'm not a fan of making the anthem "your own" either...but I do like this version:

Some World Series Anthem trivia --

Prior to the '68 W.S., the Tigers asked Ernie Harwell (he's also a pretty good songwriter) to find an anthem singers for the games in Detroit. For Game 5 he chose an up-and-coming Latino star, Jose Feliciano. Jose and his guide dog headed out to the field and did a heartfelt rendition of the anthem that wouldn't even raise an eyebrow today. But it caused quite the furor in the late 60s, and Harwell feared he would be fired amid the controversy.

"He wanted to sing an anthem of gratitude to a country that had given him a chance; who had allowed a blind kid with a dream reach far above his limitations, far beyond the expected to a place few at his young age, had achieved. He wanted to sing an anthem of praise to a country that had given a better life to him and his family."

This link tells the story much better than I did -- Jose's thoughts from his website: http://www.josefeliciano.com/anthem.html

Jose's version: http://www.josefeliciano.com/downloads/ ... banner.mp3

I prefer the old days when the anthem wasn't a performance piece, but the singer actually led everybody in singing it.

I think I'm probably the only person left who actually sings along with the National Anthem.

mikemck · Post by **mikemck** » October 23, 2008 10:22 am

jonesbeach10 wrote:And as for McCarver, why is so hard to find good color commentators? Across all sports, it seems like all the high profile color commentators s*ck: Tony Kornheiser on MNF, McCarver, Joe Morgan, Bill Walton before ABC got the rights to NBA games, even the Yankees radio color commentator Suzyn Waldman is horrible. (Insert Troy Aikman: "You're exactly right, Steven") I don't even think Madden is as good as he used to be.

I actually once heard John Madden say, "You win games by scoring more points than the other team". Really! Thanks for that brilliant insight, John.

Madden used to be great. Now I just kind of feel embarrassed for him.

Buck and McCarver are both terrible.

I'd much rather hear Harry and Larry, even though Harry's lost a few steps. I'd rather hear a bad Harry Kalas than a great Joe Buck.

Even Scott Franzke, who's being bred to take Harry's place, would be better.

I remember when Keith Jackson used to do baseball. Go and find him.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » October 23, 2008 10:43 am

drunkpirate66 wrote:
CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

It is either Las Vegas, NV or Austin, TX; I believe.

Austin is correct, closely followed by El Paso

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » October 23, 2008 10:47 am

CaptainP wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

It is either Las Vegas, NV or Austin, TX; I believe.
Austin is correct, closely followed by El Paso

On the flip side, what is the smallest US city that has a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)? Green Bay?

I didn't watch the game last night but did I read that correct, the Backstreet Bays sang the national anthem? Is this the same boy band from the 1990's? I they really still around?

or is it a new band using the same name?

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 23, 2008 10:51 am

BottleofRum wrote:
CaptainP wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

It is either Las Vegas, NV or Austin, TX; I believe.
Austin is correct, closely followed by El Paso

On the flip side, what is the smallest US city that has a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)? Green Bay?

I didn't watch the game last night but did I read that correct, the Backstreet Bays sang the national anthem? Is this the same boy band from the 1990's? I they really still around? or is it a new band using the same name?

Gotta be Green Bay, I'd think.

Same Backstreet Boys, now touring in a city near you.

Frank4 · Post by **Frank4** » October 23, 2008 11:42 am

chippewa wrote:
BottleofRum wrote:
CaptainP wrote:
drunkpirate66 wrote:
CaptainP wrote:Trivia:

What is the largest US City that does not have a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)?

It is either Las Vegas, NV or Austin, TX; I believe.
Austin is correct, closely followed by El Paso

On the flip side, what is the smallest US city that has a major league sports franchise (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL)? Green Bay?

I didn't watch the game last night but did I read that correct, the Backstreet Bays sang the national anthem? Is this the same boy band from the 1990's? I they really still around? or is it a new band using the same name?
Gotta be Green Bay, I'd think.

Same Backstreet Boys, now touring in a city near you.

I'd go with Green Bay....

BSB how the mighty fell. Once upon a time big arena band, now playing clubs.

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » October 23, 2008 11:56 am

Frank4 wrote: BSB how the mighty fell. Once upon a time big arena band, now playing clubs.

????

..sounds like the life lament of the late twenty-something

Those guys should be playing street corners

oh.... looking back at something worthwhile from Game 1 ...that Hamels move was a total balk.

Frank4 · Post by **Frank4** » October 23, 2008 12:16 pm

Lightning Bolt wrote:
Frank4 wrote: BSB how the mighty fell. Once upon a time big arena band, now playing clubs.
????

..sounds like the life lament of the late twenty-something
Those guys should be playing street corners

oh.... looking back at something worthwhile from Game 1 ...that Hamels move was a total balk.

Nah, I used to work with this girl that was totally obessed with them. I mean we are talking borderline stalking. She paid $1500 for front row seats somewhere in Wisconsin. Then she felt that Kevin "Connected" with her on some level. It was beyond entertaining.

They should be working at the Speedway across from my house. Saying "2-1 special on Newports this week"

I missed the game last night. How was the beginning with Obama and McCain?

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 23, 2008 12:31 pm

Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....

mikemck · Post by **mikemck** » October 23, 2008 12:39 pm

Lightning Bolt wrote:
Frank4 wrote: BSB how the mighty fell. Once upon a time big arena band, now playing clubs.
????

..sounds like the life lament of the late twenty-something
Those guys should be playing street corners

oh.... looking back at something worthwhile from Game 1 ...that Hamels move was a total balk.

IN order for it to be a balk, his right leg would have to have been moving toward home plate. It wasn't. It was moving toward the first base line, which is allowed.

Hoosier PH · Post by **Hoosier PH** » October 23, 2008 12:46 pm

chippewa wrote:Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....

Yes, believe you can get your free taco Tuesday Oct 28th from 2-6

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » October 23, 2008 12:48 pm

Frank4 wrote:
Lightning Bolt wrote:
Frank4 wrote: BSB how the mighty fell. Once upon a time big arena band, now playing clubs.
????

..sounds like the life lament of the late twenty-something
Those guys should be playing street corners

oh.... looking back at something worthwhile from Game 1 ...that Hamels move was a total balk.
Nah, I used to work with this girl that was totally obessed with them. I mean we are talking borderline stalking. She paid $1500 for front row seats somewhere in Wisconsin. Then she felt that Kevin "Connected" with her on some level. It was beyond entertaining.

They should be working at the Speedway across from my house. Saying "2-1 special on Newports this week"

I missed the game last night. How was the beginning with Obama and McCain?

Actually, I missed the game too

...got a class at night this semester.
Just saw the recaps afterwards

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » October 23, 2008 12:49 pm

Hoosier PH wrote:
chippewa wrote:Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....
Yes, believe you can get your free taco Tuesday Oct 28th from 2-6

What's all this "free taco" talk?!?

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » October 23, 2008 12:53 pm

blackjack wrote:
Hoosier PH wrote:
chippewa wrote:Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....
Yes, believe you can get your free taco Tuesday Oct 28th from 2-6
What's all this "free taco" talk?!?

@ Taco Bell. They've done this the past couple of years, I think. Looks like it's next Tue.

Frank4 · Post by **Frank4** » October 23, 2008 12:55 pm

chippewa wrote:Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....

Which is nice

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » October 23, 2008 1:02 pm

Frank4 wrote:
chippewa wrote:Did anybody steal a base yesterday? Free taco when they do.

So now you got that goin' for ya.....
Which is nice

I can't wait to eat a taco on Tuesday!!

rumdrinks · Post by **rumdrinks** » October 23, 2008 7:43 pm

Phillies will win game 2 tonite. .....Myers can be a goofball and headcase at times, but he will step up tonite....he has the mentality that if Hamels can do it, so can he....Phils bats will come alive tonite with men on base.

GO PHILLIIES