By Enron Go To PostMaybe dickfuck Bautista shouldn't try to destroy people's knees at 2nd base. He legit tried to chase utley Odor. Fuck that noise. Odor shouldn't have thrown a punch but if you watch the gif, Bautista was about to load up for one himself. Odor, being a total badass, beat his slow ass to it. Odor is gonna get a suspension, and sure he shouldn't have thrown, but Bautista shouldn't have tried to wreck his knees either. Fuck Bautista.None of this would have happened if Bautista didn't catch a 97 mph fastball to the ribs. So yeah, fuck the Rangers and Odor
For the 2nd straight day Mets get fucked on a bad call. I wonder if the Year of Umps blog is still around because I'll be happy to update it.
By Perfect Blue Go To PostNone of this would have happened if Bautista didn't catch a 97 mph fastball to the ribs. So yeah, fuck the Rangers and Odor
Do you REALLY think that was on purpose? To put the TYING RUN ON late in a ballgame? Give me a fucking break.
Jays fans mental gymnastics are great. Fuck the Jays.
Doesn't matter what I think Bautista clearly thought it was on purpose. Maybe the pitcher was feeling cocky as well, who knows.
Little late to the party but catching up. Just watched it again.... this is my two cents:
There's NO reason to slide late and try to destroy a guy's leg unless you're a scumbag POS like Chase Utley or Victorino, so let's get that out of the way. Second:
Third, that punch by Odor was an amazing punch. You don't see punches like that in baseball, that was a solid connection that sent Bautista's Ray-Bans flying. You could see the gears and machinery in Bautista shut down and reboot for a few seconds, he's lucky Odor didn't keep coming at him.
There's NO reason to slide late and try to destroy a guy's leg unless you're a scumbag POS like Chase Utley or Victorino, so let's get that out of the way. Second:
By Perfect Blue Go To PostDoesn't matter what I think Bautista clearly thought it was on purpose. Maybe the pitcher was feeling cocky as well, who knows.If he thought it was on purpose, he's a moron. That's not how you get retribution; if you think you got intentionally hit, destroy the ball the next time you get up or beat the team. Seriously, what does Odor have to do with Bautista getting plunked? Come on that's reaching.
Third, that punch by Odor was an amazing punch. You don't see punches like that in baseball, that was a solid connection that sent Bautista's Ray-Bans flying. You could see the gears and machinery in Bautista shut down and reboot for a few seconds, he's lucky Odor didn't keep coming at him.
Fourth thing: WHAT THE FUKKETY FUCK IS RUSSEL MARTIN DOING? Goto the 13-14 second mark here, he exacerbates the whole situation and starts hopping up and down like some kind of hobbit.
By Auto Go To Postglorifying violenceDid you see Bautista try to break Odor's leg with the latest of late slides there? Odor will be suspended and he deserves it, but I wish Ruben Tejada could've done the same to that POS Chase Utley. Bautista started that whole situation by trying to end Odor's season by sliding into his leg THREE FEET FROM THE BAG.
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Mike Wilner @Wilnerness590
Bautista: "I slid hard into 2B. I could have injured him, I chose not to..didn't appreciate being hit."
Bautista: "I slid hard into 2B. I could have injured him, I chose not to..didn't appreciate being hit."
By Enron Go To PostMike Wilner @Wilnerness590Like... wha... but he did the slide...
Bautista: "I slid hard into 2B. I could have injured him, I chose not to..didn't appreciate being hit."
My head hurts.
Just checking up all Roughend Odor news on Twitter... amazing.
One thing I learned... you do not wrong Rougend Odor.
One thing I learned... you do not wrong Rougend Odor.
Throwing at batters is far and away the stupidest thing in sports. It's not even close. You're willing to potentially throw the game away because you're upset. And most of the time it's not even the pitcher who has the beef. He's "taking up for" or "protecting" his teammate. Easily the most childish nonsense in sports.
By GQman2121 Go To PostThrowing at batters is far and away the stupidest thing in sports. It's not even close. You're willing to potentially throw the game away because you're upset. And most of the time it's not even the pitcher who has the beef. He's "taking up for" or "protecting" his teammate. Easily the most childish nonsense in sports.Preach. It's a combo of stupid baseball "unwritten rules" and macho bullshit.
I hate that baseball when a fight happens it's not a problem... a couple games suspended... ESPN adds some sound effects like a fight bell and birdies chirping
but if there is a fight in basketball they are using adjectives like the Hindenburg crashed again...
serious double standard
but if there is a fight in basketball they are using adjectives like the Hindenburg crashed again...
serious double standard
By blackace Go To PostI hate that baseball when a fight happens it's not a problem… a couple games suspended… ESPN adds some sound effects like a fight bell and birdies chirpingAnd a fight in a hockey game will get 5 seconds on sportscenter.
but if there is a fight in basketball they are using adjectives like the Hindenburg crashed again…
serious double standard
i dont keep up with basketball like i do with baseball but I think that might have something to do with that Pistons-Pacers fight from 2004. That one fight probably clouded how people view NBA fights. Also add to that the nature of the game is much more physical than baseball, and the players aren't obstructed by gear like they are in football.
By Enron Go To Posti dont keep up with basketball like i do with baseball but I think that might have something to do with that Pistons-Pacers fight from 2004. That one fight probably clouded how people view NBA fights. Also add to that the nature of the game is much more physical than baseball, and the players aren't obstructed by gear like they are in football.man have you seen some baseball fights?
not buying that at all... besides there are WAY more fights in baseball than basketball in recent years
By blackace Go To Postman have you seen some baseball fights?
not buying that at all… besides there are WAY more fights in baseball than basketball in recent years
Yeah, but the last baseball fight that i can remember that made me go "omfg" was the chan ho kick one. I can't think of another baseball fight that was anywhere near as bad as the melee in that pistons/pacers game.
By cashman Go To PostBaseball fights don't get taken into the standsI have seen plenty of baseball fights where fans threw stuff on players... the NBA just happens to put their fans right next to everything.
besides before the Palace fight the media had been holding that double standard...
If AI played shortstop he would never had been called a thug...
By Enron Go To PostYeah, but the last baseball fight that i can remember that made me go "omfg" was the chan ho kick one. I can't think of another baseball fight that was anywhere near as bad as the melee in that pistons/pacers game.
really? When Pedro head slammed a 72 year old in 2003?
or 2010 when Jason LaRue got a concussion in the Reds Cards fight?
Zack Greinke was apart of 2 big ass brawls in 2013 and broke his collerbone
Don't let the boys of summer monkier fool ya...
If these things happened in basketball the media would slam the shit out the NBA
don't even remember the jason larue one. I remember Zack Grienke breaking his collarbone but I don't remember that fight being particularly awful.
What's with the "boys of summer" comment?
I don't think that baseball is some sacred cow that the media covers with kid gloves. If anything, it gets ignored FAR more than football or basketball on the national stage.
I'm not even sure I really even agree with your point about the NBA now that I think about it. That pacers/pistons brawl was terrible, but I can't really remember any basketball fights since then. I mean sure they happen, but nothing sticks out in my mind. Not sure this demonization of NBA fights is really even a thing.
What's with the "boys of summer" comment?
I don't think that baseball is some sacred cow that the media covers with kid gloves. If anything, it gets ignored FAR more than football or basketball on the national stage.
I'm not even sure I really even agree with your point about the NBA now that I think about it. That pacers/pistons brawl was terrible, but I can't really remember any basketball fights since then. I mean sure they happen, but nothing sticks out in my mind. Not sure this demonization of NBA fights is really even a thing.
Nuggest and Knicks had a fight two years later.
Ugly, and horrible scene were prime adjectives used to describe it
MLB and NFL fights are without a doubt treated differently than the NBA
Boys of summer is a popular tag ESPN and Fox use for reporting on fights in the MLB
Ugly, and horrible scene were prime adjectives used to describe it
MLB and NFL fights are without a doubt treated differently than the NBA
Boys of summer is a popular tag ESPN and Fox use for reporting on fights in the MLB
Bill Plunkett @billplunkettocrThe next adjustment is Maeda's.
Kenta Maeda 1st 4 starts – 1 run, 25 1/3 IP, 23 K, 5 BB, .189 BA against. Past 4 starts – 14 runs, 21 2/3 IP, 20 K, 9 BB, .241 BA against
lmao
Texas Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor may have cost himself some money with his actions in Sunday's brawl with the Toronto Blue Jays, but he can make it up by eating at Heim Barbecue every meal.
The owner of the restaurant wants to reward the infielder with free food for life.
Many Rangers fans have held a grudge against Blue Jays star Jose Bautista for his legendary bat flip in Game 5 of the 2015 American League Division Series. When Odor punched Bautista in the face to ignite Sunday's brawl, it represented everything Texas fans had been wanting to do for months. That's why Travis Heim, the owner of Heim Barbecue, wants to thank the Rangers player in his own special way.
"We just thought it would be a funny thing if we [gave] Rougie free food because he wasn't the only one who wanted to punch Bautista after last year, so you know, it's kind of a justice, a little bit," Heim said, per Scott Gordon of NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
If Odor takes Heim up on the offer every once in a while, it would be cool for the business. Of course, if the second baseman really takes advantage of the deal, Heim Barbecue could be out quite a bit of money on all the free food.
"Hopefully, he doesn't like barbecue too much, because then we might be in the red," Heim said. "It's just a fun deal, you know."
While Odor will lose a few games in terms of playing time (through a suspension) as a result of the brawl, some good has come from the fight—especially if he likes barbecue.
We're bringing up our star prospect Urias to pitch against the Mets Friday. He'll be the youngest Dodger started in something like 50 years. I'm hoping he has a good outing.
Poop. Mets ave some issues they need to work out at 1B and now starting pitcher. Honestly, Harvey needs to goto the minors. I've written a metric ton about him on scout Mets boards, I'll paste it here later.
By RATHasReturned Go To Posthttps://twitter.com/troyhirschfox5/status/732775379165831174I'm so happy I didn't read this in the office... just audibly screamed out "what?"
http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/listen-padres-broadcaster-dick-enberg-chooses-curious-phrase-to-describe-fat-cat.html
holy shit Hector Olivera got an EIGHTY-TWO game suspension from MLB. He must have beat the goddamned shit out of that poor girl.
The Braves are going to cut his ass. If he beat her that bad, he's never suiting up for Atlanta ever again.
The Braves are going to cut his ass. If he beat her that bad, he's never suiting up for Atlanta ever again.
Regardless of how he performs he won't play much this year because they're watching innings and pitches so closely. Pretty stoked for him.
And with the walk to Campbell Urias' night is over. First ML start at 19 years old, he goes only 2.2 IP, and threw 81 pitches.
Bases loaded, 2 out and deGrom will bat. Chris Hatcher now pitching.
Bases loaded, 2 out and deGrom will bat. Chris Hatcher now pitching.
I feel really bad for Matt Wisler. On the bright side, though, the Braves young pitchers developed surprisingly fast. Once some more offense gets here, this team is going to be a lot better than anyone thought in the 2nd half.
Wouldn't mind seeing a couple of the arms they've stockpiled traded away for a good, major league ready 3rd baseman. I don't think Rio Ruiz is ever going to hit enough to be a quality regular. He gets on hot streaks, but generally is a .250ish hitter with MAYBE 10 homer power. That's not going to cut it at 3rd. I think he's destined for a utility role, or be a AAAA player.
I wonder what the Rangers would want for Profar, if Dansby or Albies can shift to 3rd.
Wouldn't mind seeing a couple of the arms they've stockpiled traded away for a good, major league ready 3rd baseman. I don't think Rio Ruiz is ever going to hit enough to be a quality regular. He gets on hot streaks, but generally is a .250ish hitter with MAYBE 10 homer power. That's not going to cut it at 3rd. I think he's destined for a utility role, or be a AAAA player.
I wonder what the Rangers would want for Profar, if Dansby or Albies can shift to 3rd.
Adrian Beltre is shitting all over the Mariners. 5 RBIs, and scored the 6th run by avoiding the tag at home.
Edit: Overturned on appeal! He missed the tag! The fix is in
Edit: Overturned on appeal! He missed the tag! The fix is in
The Astros pitching is a mess right now. Too many of their pitchers pitch to contact, McCullers is the only guy who can throw it past people, and in that ballpark you need to be able to get swinging strikes. Doesn't help that the closer they traded for is stinking up the joint while Velasquez looks like a steal.