odessasteps Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Hamhock said: And the Rangers, etc. I assume once Oakland and Tampa are figured out, that should be it for the next 30 years. Maybe the Angels and Royals. Everyone else has either a more-than-modern-enough stadium that can be renovated to keep current, or a historical one. The last time Manfred was in Toronto, he was making noises about the Skydome needing to be modernized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, RIPPA said: I like how you didn't include Miami in there. Smart Don't poke @Dolfan in NYC My comments were limited to trainwreck stadiums, not trainwreck franchises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 15 minutes ago, odessasteps said: The last time Manfred was in Toronto, he was making noises about the Skydome needing to be modernized. Fair point, though falls under "modern enough that can be renovated", versus, say, trying to upgrade a 1970s-era concrete donut. From a similar era, the White Sox have also done a good job of transforming The Artist Formerly Known as Comiskey Park II over the years, complete with sawing off the top part of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilledcheese Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, odessasteps said: The last time Manfred was in Toronto, he was making noises about the Skydome needing to be modernized. I thought that I had heard there are already plans in place for a giant overhaul and modernization project for SkyDome? I remember hearing something about them doing away with artificial turf and moving to real grass, but that it couldn't be done until the Argos moved out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I heard someone said not long ago all the agricultural studies ended up saying that natural grass was probably not feasible. One theory is that Beeston was so vocal about grass as a diversionary tactic over the likely inability to get a new stadium built. Now that they have (I think) finally got all the approvals for renovating their Spraing Training/Florida complex in Dunedin, they can turn totally to the Skydome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, Hamhock said: My comments were limited to trainwreck stadiums, not trainwreck franchises. Aw. Hope you like your title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 25 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Aw. Hope you like your title. I...like it? Philadelphian by birth and all that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Hamhock said: And the Rangers, etc. I assume once Oakland and Tampa are figured out, that should be it for the next 30 years. Maybe the Angels and Royals. Everyone else has either a more-than-modern-enough stadium that can be renovated to keep current, or a historical one. Wait Kauffman Stadium ranks very high on the list of best ballparks in the league and they just did tons of renovations to it as well. That one's going nowhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grilledcheese Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 1 minute ago, sabremike said: Wait Kauffman Stadium ranks very high on the list of best ballparks in the league and they just did tons of renovations to it as well. That one's going nowhere. The Big A is also a very nice yard now as well. I don't think it is getting to the top of any best of lists, but they have done a really good job with all the reno's and I would assume that they will keep trying to improve it, since it will be the venue for baseball and softball in the '28 Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 8 hours ago, BrianS81177 said: It's a hell of a nice place to see a ballgame too Yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The Houston Astros just completed a 50-game stretch where they allowed 126 runs. That's the lowest 50-game block in the live ball era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFozzie Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hanley Ramirez designated for Assignment. He gone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamhock Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 UnderArmour backed out of the deal to make MLB jerseys beginning in 2020, and it looks like Nike will supply them instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Because it's been like a month since Jerry DiPoto made a trade, the Mariners acquired Alex Colome and Denard Span (along with 4.75 million bucks) from the Rays for Andrew Moore and Tommy Romero. I like the deal a lot. They can easily cover Span's salary due to the money they're saving while Cano is on suspension, and they need the OF depth right now. Colome/Diaz in the 8th and 9th innings should be a nasty combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melraz09 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Holy dalm theres a baseball thing on here too. Man I wish I knew how to use this shit. Much love dolfan in NYC! Sorry I don't even know how to do the @ # taggy thingies. Oh and chop on go braves! Hashbrown atl bsbal fn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 12 hours ago, melraz09 said: Holy dalm theres a baseball thing on here too. Man I wish I knew how to use this shit. Much love dolfan in NYC! Sorry I don't even know how to do the @ # taggy thingies. Oh and chop on go braves! Hashbrown atl bsbal fn! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Melraz finding this thread is gonna be the highlight of this season Of course he shows up right when Acuna blows out his knee so I am blaming him for that 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 And @Dolfan in NYC should have shown mel the college football thread that way he can antagonize @Robert C in two threads 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 In the past week, Russell Martin has started games at catcher, shortstop, and left field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 If the Jays end up washing out later in the year, they should play him at a different spot every inning. I don’t know if it’s been done in the pros, but I remember an NCAA guy doing it the year he was drafted, a short while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 This happened last year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, PetrolCB said: If the Jays end up washing out later in the year, they should play him at a different spot every inning. I don’t know if it’s been done in the pros, but I remember an NCAA guy doing it the year he was drafted, a short while ago. It has happened several times in the majors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Because I'm old, I made the Bert Campanaris reference earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melraz09 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 NCAA football thread!!!! Yeah I need to explore this stuff. Braves onna tear this year. Might have to go to the new stadium haven't been yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 5 hours ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: In the past week, Russell Martin has started games at catcher, shortstop, and left field. Loving it. Pairs nicely with Pablo Sandoval starting at 2B last night. we should be so lucky to get the Russel Martin/Pablo Sandoval double play turning combo some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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