Yul Lose Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 It appears to me that Major League Baseball may not be played in 2020. If you listen to what the player reps say there is a huge gap between what they’ll accept and the owners offers. That’s a real bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 37 minutes ago, Yul Lose said: It appears to me that Major League Baseball may not be played in 2020. If you listen to what the player reps say there is a huge gap between what they’ll accept and the owners offers. That’s a real bummer. I've pretty much wrote it off! Bummer! The Indians would have won the World Series this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 The Indians won the world series in 1920 (also in 1948) So 100 years would have put them right there!! That would have been pretty cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus Cassidy #45437 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 There is a tiny bit of good news. I'm supposed to begin my rookie year of umpiring this year, with age divisions from 8-18 (the league goes younger but there are no umpires and use a machine to pitch in the younger divisions). Our season is a GO! I had my 13 year-old son, who can throw about 70 mph, launching them across the plate so I could practice calling balls and strikes, not moving my head at all (as trained). There was no catcher, so I knew every pitch was going to whack my protective gear. I didn't move my head, but I'm bruised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 https://www.milb.com/tennessee Minor league park here is having a high school league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Will Bartell Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 That’s too bad. With all of this silliness going on so far this year, we sure could use the diversion. Even if we had to eat hot dogs and drink cold beer from the relative comfort of our own homes. Only down-side is you can’t throw the peanut shells on the floor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Won't miss it much. I used to play a lot of baseball (HS, College, Service) and loved it. But I think today"s players are spoiled and over paid, as are most professional athletes. They are arguing over money. Their pay should be prorated by game and they should get paid for each game they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Given the circumstances, I think the owners may decide to hold out on pay increases and look at 2021 and the economy at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I heard John Smoltz on a radio show this morning. He's a commentator on some MLB network or something. He thinks they will get their s.....stuff together and get it going sometime this summer, FWIW. Hope he's right. This sux. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Given the circumstances, I think the owners may decide to hold out on pay increases and look at 2021 and the economy at that time. I think the players are the ones holding this up! Just MHO from what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Major league baseball is the only professional sports that I watched any more. of course, the only REAL way to watch baseball is live at the stadium. But, living where I live now, that is not feasible. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 6 hours ago, Cyrus Cassidy #45437 said: I had my 13 year-old son, who can throw about 70 mph, launching them across the plate so I could practice calling balls and strikes, not moving my head at all (as trained). There was no catcher, so I knew every pitch was going to whack my protective gear. I didn't move my head, but I'm bruised! Good bruised umpire! But it's hard to fix stupid. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 56 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I think the players are the ones holding this up! Just MHO from what I've heard. The owners, the players are both to be held accountable. They're all nothing more than greedy people that are chopping their nose off to spite their face. They don't care about the fans....just themselves. I really feel bad for the young baseball players that would have been great and will never have the chance to shine due to this whole situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I have some hotdogs ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: I have some hotdogs ready. You charging ten bucks for a cold one (the hot dogs that is)? JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 South Korean baseball seen on ESPN, 6 games a week. Set your DVR, usually comes on real early. Lots of bat flips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 There’s always next year. Baseball fans are durable and long lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: I've pretty much wrote it off! Bummer! The Indians would have won the World Series this year! Not really, Rye. The Cards were in the game strong, until the game was called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 10 hours ago, Wild Will Bartell said: That’s too bad. With all of this silliness going on so far this year, we sure could use the diversion. Even if we had to eat hot dogs and drink cold beer from the relative comfort of our own homes. Only down-side is you can’t throw the peanut shells on the floor... Huh! and why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Not really, Rye. The Cards were in the game strong, until the game was called. Hey Badger, if they play a 50 game season, which has been talked about, there's a good chance we can see the Cards and Indians in the World Series!!! I'll buy the first beer buddy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Hey Badger, if they play a 50 game season, which has been talked about, there's a good chance we can see the Cards and Indians in the World Series!!! I'll buy the first beer buddy!! You are on, Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Hey Badger, if they play a 50 game season, which has been talked about, there's a good chance we can see the Cards and Indians in the World Series!!! I'll buy the first beer buddy!! Because they fade after 50 games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Will Bartell Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Huh! and why is that? Well, is there a Mrs. Badger? The answer lies therein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 8 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: Because they fade after 50 games? Pretty much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 I did miss seeing my boys play rec baseball and soccer this year. I never could watch a baseball game all the way through but my kids. I played one season and that was enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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