fathom Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 07:23 PM) Interesting that the Pads and Sox, two of the off-season darlings, and both underperforming. Black is gone and as far as I'm concerned, he's a much better manager then Ventura (but I am a big Bud Black fan). All that said, his team was .500 just a day ago. Padres have had some bad injuries this year (Myers, Alonso, Morrow) as well as some of the same black holes that the Sox have (2B/SS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Of course the Sox won't be aggressive enough to hire Black, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if he manages again this season for somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 12:26 PM) Padres have had some bad injuries this year (Myers, Alonso, Morrow) as well as some of the same black holes that the Sox have (2B/SS) I'm going to guess this move had more to do with new regime eventually wanting to bring in its own guy. Black is a big analytics guy and would be a great hire. That said, I presume he'll sit out the rest of the year and then go somewhere else. All this said, it isn't like he had a stellar track record, record wise, so that might mean he ends up working as a bench coach / pitching coach somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) So the Padres have no issue firing their manager when s*** goes bad. But we have to sit here and keep the status quo because that's been working out so well. I dont get it. You want to send some sort of message that's a good start. Edited June 15, 2015 by Baron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 02:43 PM) So the Padres have no issue firing their manager when s*** goes bad. But we have to sit here and keep the status quo because that's been working out so well. I dont get it. You want to send some sort of message that's a good start. The Sox had a different manager the last 3 games. Didn't seem to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 01:49 PM) The Sox had a different manager the last 3 games. Didn't seem to help. 3 games. Well that does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 02:49 PM) The Sox had a different manager the last 3 games. Didn't seem to help. Did you hesitate a little before you hit "add reply"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Infante now leading for 2nd base for ASG. 8 of the 9 starting spots to KC players. I didn't know that greg is the only person allowed to vote Edited June 15, 2015 by fathom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 02:53 PM) Did you hesitate a little before you hit "add reply"? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 02:57 PM) Infante now leading for 2nd base for ASG. 8 of the 9 starting spots to KC players. I didn't know that greg is the only person allowed to vote I've said it for years but the ASG voting is broken. Especially since "it counts". Have one or the other. Not both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 So basically the Royals are willing to punt a chance at home field advantage in the World Series to load up the ASG. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Vote all Royals guys. I want to see this game be a total disaster so MLB will change the rules up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I am sure its already been discussed in here but how the hell is it that all the Royals are leading these ASG votes? I didn't realize there was a massive Royal nation out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 05:25 PM) I am sure its already been discussed in here but how the hell is it that all the Royals are leading these ASG votes? I didn't realize there was a massive Royal nation out there. The Kansas City fans are little s***s. They legitimately think they are the best team in baseball with no holes and deserve all nine starters. They also think everyone is being mean to their team. I hope Rios gets in over Trout. The ASG voting might actually get done away with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 03:57 PM) Infante now leading for 2nd base for ASG. 8 of the 9 starting spots to KC players. I didn't know that greg is the only person allowed to vote well its a good thing I find 0 entertainment value in All-Star games. Guess I wont be missing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 QUOTE (shipps @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 05:25 PM) I am sure its already been discussed in here but how the hell is it that all the Royals are leading these ASG votes? I didn't realize there was a massive Royal nation out there. I would guess someone created some automated program. If they were smart, they would also be voting for all Phillies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 01:26 PM) Padres have had some bad injuries this year (Myers, Alonso, Morrow) as well as some of the same black holes that the Sox have (2B/SS) And Kemp has completely gone into the toilet in the last month or so...that guy is REALLY streaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 04:56 PM) I would guess someone created some automated program. If they were smart, they would also be voting for all Phillies. Yeah, you can vote up to 35 times from each different e-mail account. Easy to spoof that with a relatively simple programming trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 12, 2015 -> 09:40 PM) Lance Lynn to the DL for the Cardinals. They've now lost Wainwright and Adams for the season, and they have Holliday, Lynn and Walden out for an extended period of time. Hamels and Howard continues to make a lot of sense for them. And Rosenthal out with arm tightness now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 15, 2015 -> 12:11 PM) This sounds really cool. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--mlb-...-154837850.html The issue with this type of system is accuracy. Since there are ni markers a person, usually a low paid intern, must manually put the markers onto the video. Its really difficultto put the markers in the same exact spot each frame. It needs to be done thousdans of times for each video and angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I usually enjoy the ASG but I won't watch if there >4 Royals starting. On the bright side, I think this travesty might convince MLB to can the fan voting other than the last man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Screw this. All Star Game is voted on by fans for fans to pick players they want to pick. I think it is tremendous for baseball that the Royals of all teams are somehow able to get 8 guys in (as it currently stands). Way to go KC. PS: Yes, my opinion would be different if it were the Yankees. I admit it, but for Kansas City to control the ballets like that, awesome. Great resurgence. I also highly doubt it will end up this way. This should send a shockwave to the other market teams to vote for other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 16, 2015 -> 01:58 PM) Screw this. All Star Game is voted on by fans for fans to pick players they want to pick. I think it is tremendous for baseball that the Royals of all teams are somehow able to get 8 guys in (as it currently stands). Way to go KC. PS: Yes, my opinion would be different if it were the Yankees. I admit it, but for Kansas City to control the ballets like that, awesome. Great resurgence. I also highly doubt it will end up this way. This should send a shockwave to the other market teams to vote for other guys. It's been like this for a while and the vote totals for the Royals are huge, they already have 1.5 to 2 times as many votes as the winners got last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 16, 2015 -> 12:58 PM) Screw this. All Star Game is voted on by fans for fans to pick players they want to pick. I think it is tremendous for baseball that the Royals of all teams are somehow able to get 8 guys in (as it currently stands). Way to go KC. PS: Yes, my opinion would be different if it were the Yankees. I admit it, but for Kansas City to control the ballets like that, awesome. Great resurgence. I also highly doubt it will end up this way. This should send a shockwave to the other market teams to vote for other guys. I would agree with you if the ASG was still an exhibition game that was just for fun. Since they have to play for something meaningful, the managers should be able to put the best team possible on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 16, 2015 -> 01:10 PM) It's been like this for a while and the vote totals for the Royals are huge, they already have 1.5 to 2 times as many votes as the winners got last year. I hate Kansas City fans. Last year made them as arrogant as their team. I still remember hearing how easy it was going to be to sweep the Giants. Royals fans have no respect for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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