Mega Thread MLB season 2024

[celestial]

Another interesting storyline , the Yankees missed out on Yamamoto because they set their max contract offer to him at $300 million and weren't willing to match $325 that the Mets and dodgers were offering him.

 

[largebus]

I hate to say it, because I don't like those ball clubs with seemingly unlimited resources to go out and buy a championship, but I'm really looking forward to this World Series!

It needs to not happen for another 43 years though.

 

[revo333]

NHL is another sport where players don't shake hands.

They shake hands on the ice at the end of the series.

 

[revo333]

Another interesting storyline , the Yankees missed out on Yamamoto because they set their max contract offer to him at $300 million and weren't willing to match $325 that the Mets and dodgers were offering him.

He loves California and sources say he was always going to the Dodgers.

 

[revo333]

It seems getting past the Padres has released a ton of pressure for the Dodgers.

 

[Constantgin]

First series in years I won't bother watching.

Can't stand the Yankees and absolutely hate everything about the Dodgers.

 

[RPCB]

As much as the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees owners spend more money than everyone else, I say good for them. Spending money is not a bad thing, otherwise what are these owners doing even owning a sports club? Most owners own a MLB club as a money maker for themselves. What is the point.

 

[hotchilli]

First series in years I won't bother watching.

Can't stand the Yankees and absolutely hate everything about the Dodgers.

Feel dirty for wanting the Dodgers to win this series.

 

[Upstart Swan]

As much as the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees owners spend more money than everyone else, I say good for them. Spending money is not a bad thing, otherwise what are these owners doing even owning a sports club? Most owners own a MLB club as a money maker for themselves. What is the point.

I think there needs to be a happy medium. Obviously penny-pinching owners like John Fisher are a stain on the game. But there are plenty of owners who are prepared to spend when their team has a window opportunity. But even then they struggle to compete in free agency bidding with the three big spenders.
I just don't want to see MLB become like the English Premier League that is dominated by the same rich clubs all the time.

 

[celestial]

Feel dirty for wanting the Dodgers to win this series.

welcome to the dark side

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Horrible world series line up for Red Sox fans.

It's like a Collingwood v Essendon matchup in the grand final again.
I reluctantly have to root for the Dodgers (aside from my unwavering deep hate for the Wankees, one of my very best and dearest online friends is from California and she and her hubby are massive Dodgers fans)

Also from a purely petty bay perspective, I don't want zackah to enjoy any kind of team sports success, although to be fair, he didn't divvy my passionate Boston Celtics thread thread on B13 and I am certain he has really cut me a lot of slack there. Hopefully this goes to 7 games and into extra innings (although hopefully not clinched with a walk off)

 

[zackah]

Horrible world series line up for Red Sox fans.

It's like a Collingwood v Essendon matchup in the grand final again.
I reluctantly have to root for the Dodgers (aside from my unwavering deep hate for the Wankees, one of my very best and dearest online friends is from California and she and her hubby are massive Dodgers fans)

Also from a purely petty bay perspective, I don't want zackah to enjoy any kind of team sports success, although to be fair, he didn't divvy my passionate Boston Celtics thread thread on B13 and I am certain he has really cut me a lot of slack there. Hopefully this goes to 7 games and into extra innings (although hopefully not clinched with a walk off)

Just setting precedence to #Goo all over the bay when the mighty Yankees are crowned world champions friend

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Just setting precedence to #Goo all over the bay when the mighty Yankees are crowned world champions friend

You and Din Dins were very gracious letting me celebrate and shower Celtics goo in the bay after we won our long awaited 18th championship after several previous painful years and close misses

 

[celestial]

Horrible world series line up for Red Sox fans.

It's like a Collingwood v Essendon matchup in the grand final again.
I reluctantly have to root for the Dodgers (aside from my unwavering deep hate for the Wankees, one of my very best and dearest online friends is from California and she and her hubby are massive Dodgers fans)

Also from a purely petty bay perspective, I don't want zackah to enjoy any kind of team sports success, although to be fair, he didn't divvy my passionate Boston Celtics thread thread on B13 and I am certain he has really cut me a lot of slack there. Hopefully this goes to 7 games and into extra innings (although hopefully not clinched with a walk off)

Even if you cant bring yourself to support either team, there are plenty of individual storylines and matchups to get behind.
Have the battle of the two home run titans in judge vs Ohtani, followed by equally explosive matchups in soto vs betts and stanton vs teoscar.

I would also imagine it would intriguing for neutral supporters to see a manager relying on bullpen games to potentially win 2 of the 7 games.

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Even if you cant bring yourself to support either team, there are plenty of individual storylines and matchups to get behind.
Have the battle of the two home run titans in judge vs Ohtani, followed by equally explosive matchups in soto vs betts and stanton vs teoscar.

Me and Bill Simmons are still bitter about Mookie Betts ugh ...

Anyhow hope he wins another ring with the Dodgers over the ancient enemy Yankees.

Let's hope it's a great series regardless .

 

[celestial]

I am going to be very curious to see how the home plate umpires officiate the strike zones. Especially when you have 2 teams that have incredible command over it and the discipline to not chase resulting in drawing walks at a high clip.

 

[revo333]

As much as the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees owners spend more money than everyone else, I say good for them. Spending money is not a bad thing, otherwise what are these owners doing even owning a sports club? Most owners own a MLB club as a money maker for themselves. What is the point.

I just don't understand the carry on, fair enough if this was like Warriors v Cavs playing off for the 4th time in a row.

But a lot of people were not even born the last time it was Yankees and Dodgers in a WS.

 

[adelaidecrows]

I just don't understand the carry on, fair enough if this was like Warriors v Cavs playing off for the 4th time in a row.

But a lot of people were not even born the last time it was Yankees and Dodgers in a WS.

People want a fair competition. To many rules currently exist that allow super teams to be formed. Under the current system fewer and fewer teams will be able to compete for a world series regularly

 

[RPCB]

First series in years I won't bother watching.

Can't stand the Yankees and absolutely hate everything about the Dodgers.

For me the most annoying part about this series will be the celebrities over celebrating plays like Tom Hanks but don’t give a toss about baseball, as long as they are shown on camera every inning they are happy. The icing on the cake will be Jerry Seinfeld coming out as a New York Yankees fan.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

The general rule of thumb is depending on the count, you go into protect mode. If you get caught looking on two strikes then that's your own fault.

I've got involved in junior baseball since my son started playing six months ago for his local junior club. This is emphasised at training and in games. Don't let the umpire make the decision for you. If you strike out swinging, oh well, at least you did something at the plate. You leave the bat on your shoulder, you allow the decision to be taken out of your hands.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

For me the most annoying part about this series will be the celebrities over celebrating plays like Tom Hanks but don’t give a toss about baseball, as long as they are shown on camera every inning they are happy. The icing on the cake will be Jerry Seinfeld coming out as a New York Yankees fan.

Hanks is well known as being an Athletics fan, so you might want to pick another celebrity.

How die-hard A's fan Tom Hanks reacted to team's Oakland departure

Famous actor and Bay Area native Tom Hanks shared his honest reaction to the Athletics' departure from Oakland.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[JLC]

And don't pick Jerry Seinfeld.....he is Mets. Lol

 

[Dixie Flatline]

 

[smasha]

This is gonna be exciting.
Judge versus Ohtani wowee.

Will my Dodger's pitching staff hold up?

Can the Yankees make runs besides Soto,Stanton and Judge?

I reckon Wells is due a big series after an average post season so far.

Can't split em but hope the Dodgers do it again like 1981 (the reason I am a Dodgers fan,my first watched series on live TV here even though I have been to the old Yankee Stadium) when Ron Cay got the ball rolling.

 

[JLC]

This is gonna be exciting.
Judge versus Ohtani wowee.

Will my Dodger's pitching staff hold up?

Can the Yankees make runs besides Soto,Stanton and Judge?

I reckon Wells is due a big series after an average post season so far.

Can't split em but hope the Dodgers do it again like 1981 (the reason I am a Dodgers fan,my first watched series on live TV here even though I have been to the old Yankee Stadium) when Ron Cay got the ball rolling.

jazz chisolm is over due to do something.