MLB 2022 Season

[Jimbo]

Garrett Cole vs Probably Lance McClellers on Saturday.

 

[Yespage]

He is a Met broadcaster.

He pitched for the Mets for like 8 seasons. Won World Series with them.

 

[AZ.]

What I will NEVER understand is how pitchers in the 1960’s and 70’s threw complete games more times that not, AND were generally a part of 4 man rotations. Most years throwing 300+ innings. Yes, there were pitchers with arm issues back then too, but not nearly as much as today. And sports medicine has also come a long way in 50-60 years. I just don’t get it. ‍

As far as seeing future 300 game winners- that ship has sailed a loooooooooong time ago. Too many no decisions because of blown holds and saves, and not as many starts as pitchers had years ago.

Players throw much harder than the days of old! They had no sinker, slider, slerve, fork, or any others. They threw the ball, the curve and a fast ball was about it. The Knuckle ball was used a lot more also so a knuckleballer could last forever. Look at some of that old footage. Many just threw, and didnt pitch.

 

[Jimbo]

Players throw much harder than the days of old! They had no sinker, slider, slerve, fork, or any others. They threw the ball, the curve and a fast ball was about it. The Knuckle ball was used a lot more also so a knuckleballer could last forever. Look at some of that old footage. Many just threw, and didnt pitch.

How far back are YOU talking, 1950's ?
Pitchers have had all those pitches for a long time.

Lots of times its a new name for the same pitch, depending on what era your talking.

 

[AZ.]

How far back are YOU talking, 1950's ?
Pitchers have had all those pitches for a long time.

Lots of times its a new name for the same pitch, depending on what era your talking.

Ill go back a little farther...But it was a big deal to get close to 90s(50s). Now if you dont throw 90 or more you get very little chances. They were first developing pitches in the 50s. In the 50s, 60s, part of the 70s. One arm injury your career was over. The invention of the Tommy John surgery was as big as knee surgery was about the same time.
Now if you notice the elbow is taking the brunt of many arms where shoulders were the norm back then.
Just look how much the form has changed and the amount of power they develop from their legs! Thats why early on many pitchers were heavy set as that helped velocity...

 

[Jimbo]

Ill go back a little farther...But it was a big deal to get close to 90s(50s). Now if you dont throw 90 or more you get very little chances. They were first developing pitches in the 50s. In the 50s, 60s, part of the 70s. One arm injury your career was over. The invention of the Tommy John surgery was as big as knee surgery was about the same time.
Now if you notice the elbow is taking the brunt of many arms where shoulders were the norm back then.
Just look how much the form has changed and the amount of power they develop from their legs! Thats why early on many pitchers were heavy set as that helped velocity...

I think a lot of that started to change in the early 70's.
I think the elbow injuries are due to the oddball pitches people come up with.

Now days, TJ means your out for a year (or sometimes less) but you career isn't over any longer .

 

[Jimbo]

I'm gonna presume the yankees will win tonight, just can't see them going down 4 straight to thier Hated Enemy the Astros ....

 

[Don in CT]

I'm gonna presume the yankees will win tonight, just can't see them going down 4 straight to thier Hated Enemy the Astros ....

If they play tonight, weather permitting it’s over.

 

[Jimbo]

If they play tonight, weather permitting it’s over.

Fortunately the storm is going north, not as much as if it was coming from the SW ...
If it does rain, it may not last too long.

 

[BillD1984]

The NL East had two teams finish with 101 wins, but it’s the 87 win third place Phillies that’s going to the World Series. Congrats to them…….great story!!!

 

[Don in CT]

Fortunately the storm is going north, not as much as if it was coming from the SW ...
If it does rain, it may not last too long.

Games delayed.

 

[BillD1984]

There have been 5 playoff series in the NL and everyone of them has been an upset. Contrast that to the AL where everything has been chalk, other than the mild upset of the Mariners defeating the Blue Jays.

 

[Don in CT]

Someone pointed out to me that Ted Cruz is sitting behind home plate and now I can’t unsee it.

 

[BillD1984]

Someone pointed out to me that Ted Cruz is sitting behind home plate and now I can’t unsee it.

Never would have noticed him unless you said something.

 

[Jimbo]

And for the 4th time in 6 years, the Houston Astros have moved on to the 2022 MLB World Series !!!

They will face the Philadelphia Phillies (My choice for Cinderella team of the year)

Congrats to Both teams ...

Move on to the next series ... Starting Friday ....

 

[Jimbo]

Welcome to the 2022 World Series !!!!

Game 1 starts this evening .

 

[Don in CT]

Welcome to the 2022 World Series !!!!

Game 1 starts this evening .

How will the ratings be for this series. Does the majority of the country care?

 

[BillD1984]

How will the ratings be for this series. Does the majority of the country care?

I’ll watch because I’m a huge baseball fan and I’ve always been a sucker for a good Cinderella story, but I do get your point.

 

[BillD1984]

Watching Game 1 and this Verlander stat absolutely blew my mind away!!

 

[Jimbo]

How will the ratings be for this series. Does the majority of the country care?

Not sure, but I Am sure most of the Country will be rooting against the Astros ...