MLB Discussion - 2012 Season - Page 47

Tom Hendricks · August 31 2012, 03:14 AM

Speaking of Third Base, Chase Utley was seen taking ground balls at Third Base. I know that the Philies have an up and coming Second Baseman and with Chase getting older, I think a move to Third Base would be a good idea.

Use of Time · August 31 2012, 06:18 PM

Well the Braves didn't win a single series on their west coast swing not even against San Diego. It looks like my Bravos are getting ready for another miserable Setpember.

1001001 · August 31 2012, 06:47 PM

Loving that sweep of the Red Sox.

I wish it was more meaningful, but I really hate those guys, so....

Alidar Jarok · August 31 2012, 08:20 PM

Tom Hendricks wrote:

Speaking of Third Base, Chase Utley was seen taking ground balls at Third Base. I know that the Philies have an up and coming Second Baseman and with Chase getting older, I think a move to Third Base would be a good idea.

I could see that happening.

People fail to realize how difficult Third Base is (almost as difficult defensively as shortstop, but expected to be a power position). If his arm strength is capable of handling it, I could see it since it's often viewed as a "retirement" position for middle infielders (Cal Ripken, A Rod, etc. all moved there). Plus, the Phillies could use some power from there and a healthy Utley could do that.

TenLubak · August 31 2012, 08:49 PM

I got a playoff invoice in the mail last week from the Orioles horray!

I sure hope i can afford to go tho! Right now I dont have 9 dollars for a ticket to a inexpensive seat at a game, so i am pretty sure I won't be able to pay for the increased cost playoff ones.

I would have gone to so many more games this year but people only have so much money to spend on entertainment, and since every game is on tV in HD, and you dont have to drive downtown and pay for the gas, tunnel, parking, food and other random stuff like batting helmets for the children its just too much. I mean the cheapest seat in the upper deck is 9 dollars!

I mean i've loved the orioles as long as I can remember watching them back in 1988 when i was 5 or so. and I really need food and shelter and to pay my car insurance over a baseball game. That being said I still attended 3 games already this season against the Tigers and Twins. I also against my better reasoning went last Sunday against the Jays but thunderstorms came all day and after waiting around and wandering around Camden Yards for 3 hours waiting for it to stop it was cancled.

Timby · August 31 2012, 10:10 PM

Alidar Jarok wrote:

Tom Hendricks wrote:

Speaking of Third Base, Chase Utley was seen taking ground balls at Third Base. I know that the Philies have an up and coming Second Baseman and with Chase getting older, I think a move to Third Base would be a good idea.

I could see that happening.

People fail to realize how difficult Third Base is (almost as difficult defensively as shortstop, but expected to be a power position). If his arm strength is capable of handling it, I could see it since it's often viewed as a "retirement" position for middle infielders (Cal Ripken, A Rod, etc. all moved there). Plus, the Phillies could use some power from there and a healthy Utley could do that.

A-Rod moved to third due to the presence of one Derek Sanderson Jeter blocking him.

Alidar Jarok · August 31 2012, 10:48 PM

Yeah, I know. I considered dropping that part. But it's still a position that's viewed as not as demanding as Shortstop so you can just focus on hitting power instead, when, in reality, it's just as difficult.

SmoothieX · September 1 2012, 02:51 AM

R.A. Dickey for President.

Mr. Laser Beam · September 1 2012, 02:55 AM

^ Think he'll win the NL Cy Young this year? I wouldn't bet against it.

SmoothieX · September 1 2012, 03:19 AM

I somehow see the BBWA picking someone else rather than a knuckle baller. they are an odd group.

I would LOVE to see him win it though.

SmoothieX · September 2 2012, 03:14 AM

Nice job Mets stealing one late. That was an entertaining game, neither team is playing for anything, but it was a hard fought game.

The Mets fundamental breakdowns in the field continue to chap my ass though.

Mr. Laser Beam · September 2 2012, 10:33 AM

^ The Dinger Machine...it's watching you...

SmoothieX · September 2 2012, 03:13 PM

The Dinger Machine can suck Cishak's sweaty jock.

As a fan of a team with nothing to play for, the occasional dramatic comeback is about as good as it gets.

Use of Time · September 4 2012, 12:57 PM

Ok, Medlan is for real. No way they don't run him out there in a one game playoff right?

In other news, Dan Uggla is now a bench player.

Starbreaker · September 5 2012, 12:09 AM

The Orioles could be in 1st place by the end of the night. Crazy

August 31 2012, 03:14 AM	#691
Tom Hendricks Muad'Dib Location: Syracuse, NY	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Speaking of Third Base, Chase Utley was seen taking ground balls at Third Base. I know that the Philies have an up and coming Second Baseman and with Chase getting older, I think a move to Third Base would be a good idea. __________________ You find the truth of yourself on the battlefield. Of course I'm a creationist. I believe man created god.

August 31 2012, 06:18 PM	#692
Use of Time Fleet Captain Location: Va. Beach, VA	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Well the Braves didn't win a single series on their west coast swing not even against San Diego. It looks like my Bravos are getting ready for another miserable Setpember. __________________ Searching for something, a million miles and a ways to go.

August 31 2012, 06:47 PM	#693
1001001 Putting the F-U Back in FUN! Location: People's Gaypublic of Drugafornia	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Loving that sweep of the Red Sox. I wish it was more meaningful, but I really hate those guys, so.... __________________ “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States...The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'.” - Isaac Asimov

August 31 2012, 08:49 PM	#695
TenLubak Commander Location: Baltimore MD USA	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season I got a playoff invoice in the mail last week from the Orioles horray! I sure hope i can afford to go tho! Right now I dont have 9 dollars for a ticket to a inexpensive seat at a game, so i am pretty sure I won't be able to pay for the increased cost playoff ones. I would have gone to so many more games this year but people only have so much money to spend on entertainment, and since every game is on tV in HD, and you dont have to drive downtown and pay for the gas, tunnel, parking, food and other random stuff like batting helmets for the children its just too much. I mean the cheapest seat in the upper deck is 9 dollars! I mean i've loved the orioles as long as I can remember watching them back in 1988 when i was 5 or so. and I really need food and shelter and to pay my car insurance over a baseball game. That being said I still attended 3 games already this season against the Tigers and Twins. I also against my better reasoning went last Sunday against the Jays but thunderstorms came all day and after waiting around and wandering around Camden Yards for 3 hours waiting for it to stop it was cancled. __________________ "Now, how are we progressing, Mister La Forge?" "About like you'd expect, sir." "Splendid. Splendid. Carry on."

August 31 2012, 10:48 PM	#697
Alidar Jarok Everything in moderation but moderation Location: Arlington, VA	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Yeah, I know. I considered dropping that part. But it's still a position that's viewed as not as demanding as Shortstop so you can just focus on hitting power instead, when, in reality, it's just as difficult. __________________ When on Romulus, Do as the Romulans

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September 1 2012, 02:51 AM	#698
SmoothieX Vice Admiral Location: Massachusetts	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season R.A. Dickey for President.

September 1 2012, 02:55 AM	#699
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season ^ Think he'll win the NL Cy Young this year? I wouldn't bet against it. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

September 1 2012, 03:19 AM	#700
SmoothieX Vice Admiral Location: Massachusetts	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season I somehow see the BBWA picking someone else rather than a knuckle baller. they are an odd group. I would LOVE to see him win it though.

September 2 2012, 03:14 AM	#701
SmoothieX Vice Admiral Location: Massachusetts	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Nice job Mets stealing one late. That was an entertaining game, neither team is playing for anything, but it was a hard fought game. The Mets fundamental breakdowns in the field continue to chap my ass though.

September 2 2012, 10:33 AM	#702
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season ^ The Dinger Machine...it's watching you... __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

September 2 2012, 03:13 PM	#703
SmoothieX Vice Admiral Location: Massachusetts	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season The Dinger Machine can suck Cishak's sweaty jock. As a fan of a team with nothing to play for, the occasional dramatic comeback is about as good as it gets.

September 4 2012, 12:57 PM	#704
Use of Time Fleet Captain Location: Va. Beach, VA	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season Ok, Medlan is for real. No way they don't run him out there in a one game playoff right? In other news, Dan Uggla is now a bench player. __________________ Searching for something, a million miles and a ways to go.

September 5 2012, 12:09 AM	#705
Starbreaker Fleet Admiral	Re: MLB Discussion - 2012 Season The Orioles could be in 1st place by the end of the night. Crazy