chetkincaid Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I think it's really REALLY stupid to get mad at a team or batter for "showboating". It's a freaking game. You're supposed to be amped up when you do something good. Football players jump around like kids when they make a play. Basketball players pump their fists and get excited after a play. PITCHERS pump their fists when they get a big strike out. A batter hits a home run and even looks at it too long, and stupid people get an attitude. To hell with baseball and it's outdated and arcane unwritten rules. They should lighten up. It's a freaking game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (raBBit @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 10:54 AM) I am not upset with any of the actions on either side and I think being upset with the Royals' guys is borderline homerism. I am not sure that Ventura hit Garcia on purpose, but the Sox had a right to respond and considering it was Samardzija's first start he wanted to show the type of guy he is. Moustakas is a douchebag to other teams' fans but I am sure the Royals fans love his energy. If he got pumped up after hitting a home run in front of 45K so be it but it's understandable that his teammate might get a bruise for it. 1.) Ventura hits Avi. Maybe it's an accident, maybe it isn't but it doesn't matter. 2.) Samardzija immediately comes at Hosmer to warn them. Awesome on Shark's part. 3.) Samardzija hits Gordon - fine, the Sox owed them one. 4.) Moustakas showboats after a homer - it's OD and a big day for KC and he's that type of guy, whatever. He knows the potential consequence but either way I don't think what he did was ridiculous. 5.) Samardzija hits Cain - 2 for 1 mentality, Moustakas just showboated, fine. 6.) Cain gets upset he was hit and he should have, it was an obvious plunking. I think everyone acted in accordance with baseball's rules given the circumstances of each individual situation. The true winner here was the umpires. They let the players play the game. Plus it's hard to fault a guy for how he acts after getting plunked. If I were struck with a baseball moving 90 MPH, I would literally curl into a ball and cry for 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Apr 6, 2015 -> 10:26 PM) He was going inside, and he did hit him (Alex Gordon earlier in the game hit himself), but if Shark is putting Cain on base for no reason when he's down 4 runs then Ventura and Cooper will need to teach him baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I like it. We got whooped but I want us to play with an edge all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Most of these players went through the US public schools where everything is pussified. Everyone is suppose to win and we can't celebrate success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 01:52 PM) Most of these players went through the US public schools where everything is pussified. Everyone is suppose to win and we can't celebrate success. LMAO WHAT IS THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 11:16 AM) I think it's really REALLY stupid to get mad at a team or batter for "showboating". It's a freaking game. You're supposed to be amped up when you do something good. Football players jump around like kids when they make a play. Basketball players pump their fists and get excited after a play. PITCHERS pump their fists when they get a big strike out. A batter hits a home run and even looks at it too long, and stupid people get an attitude. To hell with baseball and it's outdated and arcane unwritten rules. They should lighten up. It's a freaking game. The difference is that it wasn't a big or important play. It was a home run in the middle of a boring game they were already winning. A game winning hit in the 9th or a big strikeout in a close game is different. Play the game get excited where it's warranted. None of it matters to me as I'm not playing the game. However I can see why it effects the players the way it does. Does it make it right...no, but they're human and people get ticked off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCCWS Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (ptatc @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 03:13 PM) The difference is that it wasn't a big or important play. It was a home run in the middle of a boring game they were already winning. A game winning hit in the 9th or a big strikeout in a close game is different. Play the game get excited where it's warranted. None of it matters to me as I'm not playing the game. However I can see why it effects the players the way it does. Does it make it right...no, but they're human and people get ticked off. If Royals thought it was on purpose, they will plunk Eaton tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 06:54 PM) I like it. We got whooped but I want us to play with an edge all year. Exactly. I wonder how many of these cry babies could have lasted in the era of the likes of Drysdale or Early Wynn or other pitchers of yester year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 05:57 PM) Exactly. I wonder how many of these cry babies could have lasted in the era of the likes of Drysdale or Early Wynn or other pitchers of yester year? To me, beaning a guy because you just gave up a homer makes Samarjijikukaracha seem a lot more like a cry baby then the Royals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance Law Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 11:07 AM) Part of the problem with doing that is when they call you in to see if it was intentional, it's a little harder to say no. This works fine. No need to get suspended, and the Royals might not act like they won the WS after hitting a homer to make a 3-0 game 4-0. But it certainly means someone on the Sox is getting drilled tomorrow. Abreu, I'll assume. If Shark did it on purpose, and I don't assume he did, it was idiotic. Not to mention the fact that you'd be putting a base stealer on base in the 5th inning of a 4 run game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'll admit, I always thought Shark was a major douchebag when he was on the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (Vance Law @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 12:59 AM) But it certainly means someone on the Sox is getting drilled tomorrow. Abreu, I'll assume. If Shark did it on purpose, and I don't assume he did, it was idiotic. Not to mention the fact that you'd be putting a base stealer on base in the 5th inning of a 4 run game. Then there will be a fight in the game. If Abreu gets plunked I guarantee you he's heading to the mound. At least Duffy will be out of the game early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 11:11 PM) Then there will be a fight in the game. If Abreu gets plunked I guarantee you he's heading to the mound. At least Duffy will be out of the game early. I would be terrified of fighting Jose Abreu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 01:52 PM) Most of these players went through the US public schools where everything is pussified. Everyone is suppose to win and we can't celebrate success. Lmfao this may be the best post ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 11:16 PM) I would be terrified of fighting Jose Abreu. Jose seems like a teddy bear, a peacemaker. He won't fight. Avisail though, that dude seems like he'd kick your ass and not think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettie4sox Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 The royals just want to feel like they are relevant after last year. They'll be an AL punching bag this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 05:47 AM) The royals just want to feel like they are relevant after last year. They'll be an AL punching bag this year. Their defense is too good to be a punching bag. I guess if all their starters turned to s*** it's possible they won't repeat. But the bullpen and defense are guaranteed to be excellent this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 12:35 AM) I'll admit, I always thought Shark was a major douchebag when he was on the Cubs. I understand but we all feel that way when they are with th Cubs. He is our douchebag now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny Lucy's Avocado Farm Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:40 AM) I understand but we all feel that way when they are with th Cubs. He is our douchebag now though He went to Notre Dame, what do you expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 12:54 PM) I like it. We got whooped but I want us to play with an edge all year. Retaliation is all fun and games until a critical team player is injured by a bean ball. The best retaliation is winning. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 12:54 PM) I like it. We got whooped but I want us to play with an edge all year. That is beyond their capabilities. They often appear lifeless and boring when July comes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Apr 10, 2015 -> 12:08 AM) That is beyond their capabilities. They often appear lifeless and boring when July comes around. Agree. They often seem this way. And thats on the manager in my opinion as Robin also looks like he manages lifeless and boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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