*2010 MLB Thread* - Page 8

02-17-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

Now, just marking Xs on the calendar until Opening Day.

My problem is that I need to decide what team to root for. I've reached a strange point in my baseball fan life: I statyed away from MLB for 17 years. I still feel a few tugs of loyalty to my favorite teams from my teenage years but not the normal undying, FAN loyalty. It's almost as though I'm free to find new favorites, or even to root for everyone. I don't know, just rambling I guess. I'm just excited about spring training and a new season for the first time in almost two decades so I'd probably root for 9 drunk gophers if you could just put gloves and spikes on 'em and get 'em on the field!

So, who to root for?

Which team did you root for in the past?

TheTraveler · 02-17-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Which team did you root for in the past?

Mostly the Cubs, Indians and Mets.

My first and only time attending an MLB game in person was in Cleveland, I've got family in Cleveland, their stadium mustard ROCKS and they've pretty much always been the underdogs so I can't help but keep rooting for them!

I've always enjoyed watching Cubs games. When I was a kid we didn't have cable TV but my grandmother did. When I spent the summer with her I'd try to catch Cubs games on WGN - I liked Harry Carey and Wrigley Field looked great in the summer sun (on TV of course).

And I was playing little league baseball when the Mets came on so strong in the 80s and naturally gravitated towards them because my uncle and cousin were always rooting for them.

But after such a long hiatus from the game the only team I feel any tug of loyalty to is Cleveland. Harry's gone from the Cubbies and the Mets are .... well, the Mets.

I feel like I've got an almost blank slate now.

Maybe I'll follow the Nationals for a while, see how that goes. Dunno.

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this season. Bring on the hot dogs and peanuts and beer and cigars!!!

02-17-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

Mostly the Cubs, Indians and Mets.

My first and only time attending an MLB game in person was in Cleveland, I've got family in Cleveland, their stadium mustard ROCKS and they've pretty much always been the underdogs so I can't help but keep rooting for them!

I've always enjoyed watching Cubs games. When I was a kid we didn't have cable TV but my grandmother did. When I spent the summer with her I'd try to catch Cubs games on WGN - I liked Harry Carey and Wrigley Field looked great in the summer sun (on TV of course).

And I was playing little league baseball when the Mets came on so strong in the 80s and naturally gravitated towards them because my uncle and cousin were always rooting for them.

But after such a long hiatus from the game the only team I feel any tug of loyalty to is Cleveland. Harry's gone from the Cubbies and the Mets are .... well, the Mets.

I feel like I've got an almost blank slate now.

Maybe I'll follow the Nationals for a while, see how that goes. Dunno.

Anyway, I'm really looking forward to this season. Bring on the hot dogs and peanuts and beer and cigars!!!

I would follow the team(or teams) you grew up watching. They would probably be more exciting and meaningful to watch and follow

And yeah, bring on the sausages, beer, dogs, and cigars!!

02-17-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

It is a wonderful day today now that Spring Training is here.

Finally.....

kelmac07 · 02-17-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

It is a wonderful day today now that Spring Training is here.

Oh yeah!!!

qwerty1500 · 02-17-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

It is a wonderful day today now that Spring Training is here.

It's been a long winter.

kelmac07 · 02-17-2010, 03:17 PM

Stick to the Mets Jonathan!!

BigAsh · 02-17-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Stick to the Mets Jonathan!!

Yep...Mac's right Jonathon...watch the Mets....looking UP to the Phillies!!

TheTraveler · 02-17-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

Yep...Mac's right Jonathon...watch the Mets....looking BACK TOWARDS the Phillies!!

*fixed it for you*

Yep, the old Orange & Blue still pull at me. Gonna have to watch 'em.

MedicCook · 02-17-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

*fixed it for you*

Yep, the old Orange & Blue still pull at me. Gonna have to watch 'em.

Don't worry it is not hard to watch the Mets. Usually they are sitting at the end of the bench waiting to get off the DL.

kelmac07 · 02-18-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

*fixed it for you*

Yep, the old Orange & Blue still pull at me. Gonna have to watch 'em.

Nice!!

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Originally Posted by BigAsh

Yep...Mac's right Jonathon...watch the Mets....looking UP to the Phillies!!

We'll see Keith!!

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Don't worry it is not hard to watch the Mets. Usually they are sitting at the end of the bench waiting to get off the DL.

Not this year (keeping my fingers crossed).

MedicCook · 02-18-2010, 08:28 AM

Some Johnny Damon news. The Tigers offerred 2 years $14M, but Damon does not want to play in Detroit.

So now BorASS is trying to get the White Sox serious. They have a 1yr $4-5M deal out there for Damon.

rack04 · 02-18-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Some Johnny Damon news. The Tigers offerred 2 years $14M, but Damon does not want to play in Detroit.

So now BorASS is trying to get the White Sox serious. They have a 1yr $4-5M deal out there for Damon.

I f'n can't stand BorASS. Screw Carlos Beltran. GO ASTROS!

02-18-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Some Johnny Damon news. The Tigers offerred 2 years $14M, but Damon does not want to play in Detroit.

So now BorASS is trying to get the White Sox serious. They have a 1yr $4-5M deal out there for Damon.

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news...=.jsp&c_id=cws

It looks like Damon is leaning towards Chicago

VirtualSmitty · 02-18-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news...=.jsp&c_id=cws

It looks like Damon is leaning towards Chicago

Guess they won't be doing the DH by committee like Ozzie said when they elected not to resign Thome.

02-18-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Guess they won't be doing the DH by committee like Ozzie said when they elected not to resign Thome.

They will be using the "committee" dh like Ozzie said. Damon will probably rotate with Rios or Pierre. If the sox get Damon, their bench is going to be insane

02-18-2010, 01:41 PM

The Angels announced today that they have avoided arbitration with shortstop Erick Aybar, settling on a contract for 2010. While the club has a policy of not releasing contract figures, the deal is worth $2.05 million, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes. Aybar had been seeking $2.75 million, with the club offering $1.8 million.

Khafre · 02-18-2010, 08:57 AM

Any Orioles fans in here? I'm looking forward to another losing season!

kelmac07 · 02-18-2010, 01:43 PM

Damon as a White Sock?? I guess stranger things have happened. Delgado is sitll out there...but not certain he could last a full season.

02-18-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Damon as a White Sock?? I guess stranger things have happened. Delgado is sitll out there...but not certain he could last a full season.

02-17-2010, 03:17 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Stick to the Mets Jonathan!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-18-2010, 08:28 AM	#12
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Some Johnny Damon news. The Tigers offerred 2 years $14M, but Damon does not want to play in Detroit. So now BorASS is trying to get the White Sox serious. They have a 1yr $4-5M deal out there for Damon. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-18-2010, 01:41 PM	#17
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2010 MLB Thread The Angels announced today that they have avoided arbitration with shortstop Erick Aybar, settling on a contract for 2010. While the club has a policy of not releasing contract figures, the deal is worth $2.05 million, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPNDeportes. Aybar had been seeking $2.75 million, with the club offering $1.8 million.

02-18-2010, 08:57 AM	#18
Khafre Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Chris Location: MD Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Any Orioles fans in here? I'm looking forward to another losing season!

02-18-2010, 01:43 PM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 2010 MLB Thread Damon as a White Sock?? I guess stranger things have happened. Delgado is sitll out there...but not certain he could last a full season. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"