Texsox Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I hate the tease. I keep looking at the calendar and seeing Opening Day. That is still a long way off. Spring Training makes it seem even longer to me. I could ignore the baseball news when it is all rumour and financial stuff, but this is actual leather and wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 09:27 AM) I hate the tease. I keep looking at the calendar and seeing Opening Day. That is still a long way off. Spring Training makes it seem even longer to me. I could ignore the baseball news when it is all rumour and financial stuff, but this is actual leather and wood. I agree, but Comcast has made it much easier on us by showing 18 spring training games. Back before they aired most of the ST games, March was like pulling teeth for me. Now, not so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It'll go by faster once the spring training games start. Plus, the WBC will fill the baseball void. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(G&T @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 07:45 PM) Plus, the WBC will fill the baseball void. Why in green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 02:04 PM) Why in green? Because they are a joke. Should have just left the sport in the Olympics. Damn softball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'm actually excited for the WBC, it's taking equally as much interest as spring training for me this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 it's like watching a bunch of all star games, except home field advantage ain't on the line....I'll probably watch some games, but they're not intresting my at all. I'd rather players be with the team and get s*** together as the season starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 08:27 AM) I hate the tease. I keep looking at the calendar and seeing Opening Day. That is still a long way off. Spring Training makes it seem even longer to me. I could ignore the baseball news when it is all rumour and financial stuff, but this is actual leather and wood. Oh, I disagree. When I see those pictures from Arizona, I can just FEEL the season coming! When there were 6 inches of snow on the ground ( not that YOU'D know... ) and all we had to watch is the stumbling Bulls and the bumbling Blackhawks, THAT's when it felt like baseball season would never get here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 02:37 PM) it's like watching a bunch of all star games, except home field advantage ain't on the line....I'll probably watch some games, but they're not intresting my at all. I'd rather players be with the team and get s*** together as the season starts. so? it's not like there's anything else on. I think it'll be entertaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 04:15 PM) so? it's not like there's anything else on. I think it'll be entertaining. March Madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:17 PM) March Madness. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'd also rather watch spring training games instead of the wbc to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:17 PM) March Madness. so? it's not like there's any meaningful baseball on. I think it'll be entertaining. I hate you greasy Edited February 21, 2006 by SnB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 01:09 PM) Because they are a joke. Should have just left the sport in the Olympics. Damn softball. I agree that the IOC should not have removed baseball's Olympic charter. But I also think that there is room for the WBC—soccer has both an Olympic stage and a World Cup stage and the world still can't get enough of it. The WBC scheduling is stupid, putting it weeks before the MLB season and in the middle of spring training, especially when participation from MLB players is counted upon as heavily as it currently is. Have it around December, so there are no conflicts with spring training and less worry about injury. And lastly, this is a contest that will more than likely be a lot bigger in other countries than it ever will be here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:17 PM) March Madness. I'll watch the WBC before I watch college basketball. It just does nothing for me. Not bashing the NCAA tourney, just stating my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:04 PM) Why in green? I'm not interested in it. You can be, but I'm not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:29 PM) I'll watch the WBC before I watch college basketball. It just does nothing for me. Not bashing the NCAA tourney, just stating my preference. No one cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:30 PM) No one cares. I'm finding that out.... :finger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rventura23 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I enjoy spring training, especially with games on tv. Its a nice way to enter into the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Yeah February has totally sucked but March should be interesting with the WBC, March Madness, and be able to watch spring training games now.... Also I get a week off of school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It's a good thing the Sox have games on TV during ST. It might allow Hawk to get all the "I told you so." out of his system. It's not likely, but it might help. I love Hawk, but he's going to be insane this year, since the epitome of his homerism has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeFroman Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Spring training is the sports writer's greatest excuse to get going on his golf game early in the spring... .... nothing more, nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 02:39 PM) Oh, I disagree. When I see those pictures from Arizona, I can just FEEL the season coming! When there were 6 inches of snow on the ground ( not that YOU'D know... ) and all we had to watch is the stumbling Bulls and the bumbling Blackhawks, THAT's when it felt like baseball season would never get here!! I use to say that the baseball season in Chicago started when the Bulls played their last game and ended when the Bears played their first. As I've gotten older, and moved from Chicago, baseball has become my #1 spectator sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 05:07 PM) I use to say that the baseball season in Chicago started when the Bulls played their last game and ended when the Bears played their first. As I've gotten older, and moved from Chicago, baseball has become my #1 spectator sport. My thing used to be that since baseball and hockey overlap, I had no use for any other sports. Since the Pointless Work Stoppage of 2004, I have to say my hockey fandom has decreased. Add the futility/stupidity of the SlackHawks to the mix and it's a damn good thing the Sox won it all. They've kept me giddy all winter long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 03:37 PM) It's a good thing the Sox have games on TV during ST. It might allow Hawk to get all the "I told you so." out of his system. It's not likely, but it might help. I love Hawk, but he's going to be insane this year, since the epitome of his homerism has happened. Hawk will never get anything out of his system. He jabbed Manuel again at Soxfest. I love Hawk, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Feb 21, 2006 -> 08:30 AM) I agree, but Comcast has made it much easier on us by showing 18 spring training games. Back before they aired most of the ST games, March was like pulling teeth for me. Now, not so bad. Its a shame we have to see a handful of s***ty prospects and split squads...I want my full blown White Sox, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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