Comments on: I love this game

By: Chris in Dallas

Chris in Dallas — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:53:45 +0000

Couldn’t agree more with the post-age, billfer. The Mauer video is pretty sweet. Most of the time, you don’t realize this stuff is going on in live action so it’s neat to see it broken down like that. I don’t have a problem with it. And I have never, ever seen a player who just got plunked try to go after his own guy. Fun.

By: jcm

jcm — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:50:53 +0000

You dont steal base winning by six, because you dont pound on a dead horse. If you are trailing there is nothing wrong for the other team. If a player get caught , his team will fine him.
In 1980 WS, P´s were down by four . Bowa stole second and they went to win the game and the end the series

By: Joey in Portland OR

Joey in Portland OR — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:01:45 +0000

I agree 100%, but sometimes my dislike level rises.

By: Vince in MN

Vince in MN — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:51:35 +0000

Good gad. It used to be AUTOMATIC that when a team got a player to 2nd base, the pitcher and catcher got together and changed the signs. It is what is called fundamental baseball.

By: West Coast Tiger

West Coast Tiger — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:45:16 +0000

Here, Here. I love the game within the game. It’s like fights in hockey. One thing I would like to see more of, and frankly I think it could have been used to the Tiger’s benefit lately, is is a runner leveling the catcher on plays at home. What happened to lowering the shoulder and making him drop the ball.

By: Coleman

Coleman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:22:14 +0000

The Tigers are at a huge disadvantage in the sign-stealing game–cause you gotta have a baserunner get to 2nd to do it…

By: David

David — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:24:39 +0000

I’m guessing catchers (and some unique MI) are the best at that type of stuff.

I bet you Poly is fantastic at it. Now that I think about it, it is no wonder why Miguel Torres is doing so well, Poly is flashing him signs .

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:23:49 +0000

I think Span mentioned that he was talking to Delmon when Mijares was pitching, and they realized that Delmon was on deck and they knew what was coming. Hard to avoid a 90+ MPH fastball, I guess.

By: jim-mt

jim-mt — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:13:19 +0000

Why didn’t Delmon understand the secret code??? He should have been on his toes!

By: Coleman

Coleman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:51:13 +0000

Another example of how complex the catcher’s job is. The obvious skill is throwing out runners (we’ve been blessed with some good arms behind the plate); less obvious and more intangible is the “handling pitchers” skill, which I just rely on others for–I figure if teammates/coaches etc talk about how good a guy is with the pitchers, it’s probably true (on the other hand nobody ever says a guy isn’t good at that…you have to hear the lack of praise to pick that up). But picking up sign stealing/changing signs? That’s also pretty subtle and tough to pick up while watching a game. I imagine there is a range of skills there also; I’m guessing Laird is good at it…I’d be surprised if it were something Avila is good at already…

By: Joel in Seattle

Joel in Seattle — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:03:46 +0000

Try as I might, I can’t hate the Twins. Except in that “won’t these guys go away and quit challenging us for the division” sort of way.

The White Sox, on the other hand, are easy to hate in every way.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:21:01 +0000

I can’t believe Mijares was steamed over us taking a base when they weren’t holding us on. Isn’t that what we’re supposed to do–get guys into scoring position and try to win the game? If you show defensive indifference, of course we’re going to take the base. Silly.

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:48:47 +0000

It’s hard not to respect Gardy and the Twins after what they said yesterday.

I must admit, I would have liked to see Delmon Young get ahold of Mijares. Bwahaha.