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RockyDog
03-28-2024, 08:57 AM
Even before the couple of rainouts already, there was only ONE scheduled TV game on ESPN. They used to have like 3 or 4 back to back on opening day. Has it really gone downhill that fast?

In other news, STOP starting the season with home games in the northeast. The Braves have played opening day series in Philly 3 out of the last 6 years. In 2 other seasons they started in New York and Washington.
msstate7
03-28-2024, 09:16 AM
Mlb is the worst at marketing their sport.
Tbonewannabe
03-28-2024, 09:18 AM
Also let's blackout half the country even though you pay for MLB.tv. It is honestly like they don't want new fans.
msudawg1200
03-28-2024, 09:20 AM
My Reds begin the march towards November
Tbonewannabe
03-28-2024, 09:50 AM
My Reds begin the march towards November

I am going to miss watching Vatto. Reds have some good young talent.
msudawg1200
03-28-2024, 10:26 AM
I am going to miss watching Vatto. Reds have some good young talent.

Loved Votto also. Hopefully, these young guys live up to expectations.
msudawglb
03-28-2024, 10:41 AM
Loved Votto also. Hopefully, these young guys live up to expectations.

speaking of young teams....watch out for the Royals.
msstate7
03-28-2024, 10:43 AM
speaking of young teams....watch out for the Royals.

Lots of state players, but doubt they do much this season
Goldendawg
03-28-2024, 10:44 AM
Did Jake make an opening day roster or back to AAA? How many former State guys made it?
parabrave
03-28-2024, 11:17 AM
Did Jake make an opening day roster or back to AAA? How many former State guys made it?

I think he is with the Rays system now. Holder is at Round Rock/
Homedawg
03-28-2024, 11:24 AM
speaking of young teams....watch out for the Royals.

They aren't going to be good.
shoeless joe
03-28-2024, 12:26 PM
as a kid this was the biggest day of the year for me. i have tons of memories watching opening day games on WGN and TBS as well as the slew of games on espn. doubt i get to see a single game today...but i'm still excited about my background tv watching being planned out from now til the fall.
Commercecomet24
03-28-2024, 01:25 PM
as a kid this was the biggest day of the year for me. i have tons of memories watching opening day games on WGN and TBS as well as the slew of games on espn. doubt i get to see a single game today...but i'm still excited about my background tv watching being planned out from now til the fall.

Amen to this!!!
parabrave
03-28-2024, 01:33 PM
Well Holder got released.
Todd4State
03-28-2024, 01:33 PM
As a Cardinals fan I just hope this is Mozeliak's last season.
Tbonewannabe
03-28-2024, 06:30 PM
I think he is with the Rays system now. Holder is at Round Rock/

Jake Mangum is with the Tampa Bay Rays. He was one of the last cut. He is starting in AAA. He actually lead the team in batting avg for Spring Training.
MoreCowbell
03-28-2024, 08:12 PM
My Reds begin the march towards November
Came across Elly Dela Cruz highlights the other day. Never had heard of him before that video popped up on my YouTube. Holy $hit that kid is gonna be something else.
parabrave
03-28-2024, 09:15 PM
Came across Elly Dela Cruz highlights the other day. Never had heard of him before that video popped up on my YouTube. Holy $hit that kid is gonna be something else.

I remember when the lookouts came to Biloxi and watched him run the bases. He was the closest thing to a Gazelle there could be. He just glided around the bases.
PGHBulldogBG
03-28-2024, 09:43 PM
Let’s go pirates LOL
Tbonewannabe
03-29-2024, 06:58 AM
I remember when the lookouts came to Biloxi and watched him run the bases. He was the closest thing to a Gazelle there could be. He just glided around the bases.

Has Acuna like talent. He can run like that and hit 450 ft homers.
msstate7
03-29-2024, 07:15 AM
Has Acuna like talent. He can run like that and hit 450 ft homers.

Maybe power and speed. He strikes out waaayyy more than Acuna. Cruz K'd at 30% in milb; Acuna's top k number was 29.7% his 2nd mlb season.
BrunswickDawg
03-29-2024, 08:29 AM
as a kid this was the biggest day of the year for me. i have tons of memories watching opening day games on WGN and TBS as well as the slew of games on espn. doubt i get to see a single game today...but i'm still excited about my background tv watching being planned out from now til the fall.

How I miss turning on the TV or radio and hearing "Hello everyone, this is Skip Caray along with The Professor Pete Van Wieren, here at Atlanta -Fulton County Stadium, as the Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers....."
Tbonewannabe
03-29-2024, 10:33 AM
How I miss turning on the TV or radio and hearing "Hello everyone, this is Skip Caray along with The Professor Pete Van Wieren, here at Atlanta -Fulton County Stadium, as the Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers....."


Maybe power and speed. He strikes out waaayyy more than Acuna. Cruz K'd at 30% in milb; Acuna's top k number was 29.7% his 2nd mlb season.

Yeah, Acuna is a generational talent. We will see if Cruz lives up to the hype.