NFR 2022 Baseball Thread
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Is it over yet, or delayed on the radio. I just got off work and got in the truck.. 17 innings????
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Back to mariners hate?
Absolutely NOT!!!
Did you not hear the fans chanting "Lets Go Mariners", "Lets Go Mariners", "Lets Go Mariners" after the team lost the series to the Astros who have been to the playoffs the last 6 seasons (I believe). That is some great and classy fans who understand the Mariners did better than expectations, played their hearts out, showed what could be special in years to come.
Now only if others could learn from those fans who showed what being a committed fan does and shows the appreciation to the players they truly deserve.
I was hoping the Blue Jays would go deeper but not upset at the Mariners because the Jays lost moreso than they were beaten.
Cannot in any way cheer for the Astros. Some could say the years they stole signs are over and many of that team are elsewhere or out of the show entirely. And even though I think Dusty Baker is an honourable man, when a team wins a championship it changes a lot of things for that team and it's future decisions.
The aftermath of that ill-gotten win still affects today's team. Not one of those players were penalized. It all fell on the coaching staff even though the players were in it up to their necks. Cheating in baseball isn't unusual by any stretch. But the Astros franchise is tarnished because of it. Is that win much different than the White Sox thrown series of 1919? Eight players then were found to be involved. It was the entire team in Houston.
Cannot in any way cheer for the Astros. Some could say the years they stole signs are over and many of that team are elsewhere or out of the show entirely. And even though I think Dusty Baker is an honourable man, when a team wins a championship it changes a lot of things for that team and it's future decisions.
The aftermath of that ill-gotten win still affects today's team. Not one of those players were penalized. It all fell on the coaching staff even though the players were in it up to their necks. Cheating in baseball isn't unusual by any stretch. But the Astros franchise is tarnished because of it. Is that win much different than the White Sox thrown series of 1919? Eight players then were found to be involved. It was the entire team in Houston.
charles sullivan
Life of the Party
Yes. The Astros were trying to win.
Other than Royals winning, not much could be finer than Dodgers being knocked out and Yankees losing and falling behind in the series. Really rooting for Cleveland, despite the goofy name; Terry Francona is just really one of the good guys in the game (plus, he came up with my beloved Expos). I think he's under appreciated in Boston and elsewhere.
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So....Randy Johnson is a professional photographer now. His logo is pretty damn perfect.
WonkyWapiti
Steelhead
We have some young stars on this team. It will be interesting to see what happens this off season to see how serious management is to take us to the next level. I think this team was on the precipice of really being a major contender, they did one hell of a job and have some serious heart and determination. Bringing in one more premiere pitcher and one or two more guys that can put the ball in play on a consistent basis and this team will be unstoppable. Cal and Julio are going to be fun to watch in the coming years. Thank you for a fun year Mariners!
Mukman
Life of the Party
Sure wanted to beat the damn Astros. So much good about this season, though. From wanting to see Servais fired in May to an incredible post season (yes it was a sweep, but it was a nail-biter the whole way).
Positive surprises: Julio, Cal, George Kirby, Munoz, Bash, Sewald, Dipoto outdueling MLB to get Castillo. Impact of Suarez in the clubhouse
Unwelcome surprises: Winker. Toro. Kelenic.
Uncertainties: Robbie Ray. Mitch.
Much to look forward to next season! Fun ride this year.
Positive surprises: Julio, Cal, George Kirby, Munoz, Bash, Sewald, Dipoto outdueling MLB to get Castillo. Impact of Suarez in the clubhouse
Unwelcome surprises: Winker. Toro. Kelenic.
Uncertainties: Robbie Ray. Mitch.
Much to look forward to next season! Fun ride this year.
Don't give up on Kelenic - there are some skills there. I think he will turn out fine.
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A subset of Mariners fans treat him so poorly. The results haven't been what he or us hoped they would be, but he is clearly talented and his process is getting better. He is still only 23 years old and so far his career looks REALLY similar to Kyle Tucker's at the same age. Always remember that hitters typical peak in the 27-31 ages. If he grows into what Tucker is for the Astros, we'll all be thrilled.
I really feel that we have a top 5 manager and a top 5 front office for the first time ever. Matched with a top 5 farm system and a top 10 team which is one of the youngest in the league. I'd be surprised if the Mariner's don't win 90+ games for the next 5 years.
Mukman
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I agree re Kelenic, and I stand by my assessment that he was a disappointment this year. I don’t think many of us expected him to spend most of the year in Tacoma, given his time there last year. I hope that he plays into his potential next year. I can’t help but think the Mariners were forced to play him too soon because of Mather’s Blather back in ‘21. He may have benefited from more development time before coming up to the big club. I hope the young man learns how to have fun again.