Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Does anyone know of any way to contact ESPN, (Email or Phone) as they are blacking out the Cubs/Reds game in Cincy, even though the game is in Chicago and is not on a Cincy station. They have done this twice already. The blackout rules only stop them from showing a game if it is on a local station. Basically they are just saying they will never show a reds game in Cincy on ESPN. It is something that is bugging the fuck out of me. Thats odd, as I am about 45 miles from Cincinnati and we have it, and no it doesn't make any sense. AK, that will be an interesting scenario with Bret Boone. I hope there are no takers to see if they would release him, likely triggering a battle between the union and the Mariners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 They started showing it for me during the 3rd inning. I live on campus so we have a different cable operation, I called 3 different places before it came back on. Also, bad call by the umpire to end the Reds 7th. Bases loaded 2 out, 3-2 pitch is easily a ball and called a strike, costs the reds the game possibly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Along the lines of David Wright, the Indians have called up Grady Sizemore, possibly their best prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Tonight, chat LIVE with TSM baseball writer, Alan Keiper, from 8-10 Eastern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 I now realize why the umpires are called blue, you might as well have put a cubs hat on the home plate umpire. I consider that a reds victory because by all rights it was one. When you are a bad enough ump that the opposing announcer calls ball four, then laughs that the ump called strike 3 you should be out of a job. I basically never complain about the umps, in fact I do not think I ever have. That home plate ump was the most biased I have ever seen. He squeezed Paul Wilson all day, and anything close was a strike when the cubs were on the mound. Also, Griffey was playing football in the reds clubhouse before the game yesterday and will probably come off the dl and start on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Quit yer whining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Tonight, chat LIVE with TSM baseball writer, Alan Keiper, from 8-10 Eastern. I would get giddy and jump around if I didn't do this almost everyday of my life at the moment. hehehe Could be a tough night for the Orioles as it appears Pedro is getting the pre-questec Greg Maddux strike zone tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 21, 2004 Wow, Tejada just pulled a videogame-esque play out of his ass. Soft hit pop-up to short Center and he dove for it the way you would see somebody in MVP Baseball do it. I didn't think he had enough time or his body could stretch enough to get to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2004 (edited) MLB Chat is beginning soon. Here's the link. Cut and paste into your browser.... aim:gochat?roomname=MLBsmartmarkschat This is not meant to replace this thread. Just as a supplement. Edited July 22, 2004 by alkeiper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Its a good night for baseball, as I've got four games available..... Expos @ Mets - David Wright's debut Angels @ Rangers Marlins @ Phillies Blue Jays @ Yankees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 I now realize why the umpires are called blue, you might as well have put a cubs hat on the home plate umpire. I consider that a reds victory because by all rights it was one. When you are a bad enough ump that the opposing announcer calls ball four, then laughs that the ump called strike 3 you should be out of a job. I basically never complain about the umps, in fact I do not think I ever have. That home plate ump was the most biased I have ever seen. He squeezed Paul Wilson all day, and anything close was a strike when the cubs were on the mound. I didn't get to see anything past the third inning, but I thought both starters were getting similar calls. Clement walked a few guys, so it's not like the ump's strikezone was that bad. Factor in the heavy rains and it's likely that the ump's strikezone grew, since they wanted to get the game in. Also, Griffey was playing football in the reds clubhouse before the game yesterday and will probably come off the dl and start on Monday. Which is a shame if it means that it sends Pena back to the bench. He's been one of the most productive guys on the team as of late. If Cincy isn't going to play him, they should ship him off, since he's looks like he'll be a very good player once someone smooths the rough edges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Millwood has pitched six shutout innings thus far. He's bounced back nicely so far in the second half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Tejada with a 2 run Single and the Os lead 5-3, still no outs in the 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tangerine Report post Posted July 22, 2004 The Reds will likely just slide Pena over to Right Field once Junior is reinserted into the line up. Kearns is still out for a while. The Reds have had plently of opportunties to trade Pena but haven't because they always figured he would be a asset to the team and he's showing just why that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Buehrle has a perfect game going through 5 vs the Indians.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 NEWHAN ! INSIDE THE PARK HOME RUN! WHOOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Why Manny stole the cut-off throw on that inside the park home-run and not let it go to Bellhorn is beyond me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Buehrle's perfect game and no-hitter are gone, as Vizquel slaps a single. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Its Billy Wagner time in Philly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 The Phillies beat the Marlins, and take sole possession of 1st place in the NL East. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted July 22, 2004 *poses, spits water* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Soylent Green Is People Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Ryan Drese continues his run of strong pitching games at home, leading Texas to a 3-2 win over Anaheim, putting them 3 games up on Oakland and 6 up on the Angels. This run of divisional games could open up a decent gap on the AL West for Texas, but it's just as likely to leave the three division contenders as muddled as ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 The Phillies beat the Marlins Holy shit! How the hell did THAT ever happen? Ryan Drese continues his run of strong pitching games at home, leading Texas to a 3-2 win over Anaheim, putting them 3 games up on Oakland and 6 up on the Angels. This run of divisional games could open up a decent gap on the AL West for Texas, but it's just as likely to leave the three division contenders as muddled as ever. This is terrific. I've had tickets to the Rangers/A's game next Saturday (7/31) for a couple of months now, but I never thought so much could really be on the line for either team in the game. Should make the trip north even better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Orioles win 10-5 Tejada had 5 RBIs and Newhan continued his hot hitting with a 4 hit game. Doubleheader tomorrow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 David Wright goes 0-4 in his MLB debut as the Mets hold on to beat Montreal 5-4. In seeing Wright for the first time, his bat looked slow, but he seems to be a patient hitter who takes pitches and works counts, which is what the Mets need big time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Kamala 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 I'm at the first game of the Red Sox/Orioles doubleheader tommorow. the Red Sox still haven't announced who is starting. I bet we see the return of *shudder* BK Kim or worst case scenario whatever PawSox pitcher is next in their rotation. Any Major League ready starters in the Red Sox farm system alkeiper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 I'm at the first game of the Red Sox/Orioles doubleheader tommorow. the Red Sox still haven't announced who is starting. I bet we see the return of *shudder* BK Kim or worst case scenario whatever PawSox pitcher is next in their rotation. Any Major League ready starters in the Red Sox farm system alkeiper? Not really. Byung Hyun Kim is probably the Sox best option. John Stephens is a favorite, but he gives up WAY too many home runs. Frank Castillo is kicking around Pawtucket as well, and he could fill in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 On the Os page, it says that Wakefield is going to pitch both games, but I doubt that. Rodrigo Lopez starts the first game and Dave Borkowski starts the 2nd game for the Orioles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Looking for confirmation on this story but I read on another board that WFAN has reported that the Pirates have traded Jason Kendall and Kris Benson to the Mets for Ty Wigginton, Jason Phillips, and a prospect. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Don't do it, Mets! He's the New Mike Schmidt! In other news, Jason Giambi took himself out of the game tonight, and was spotted leaving the stadium at 3:30 wearing possibly the ugliest outfit on earth. Fatigues and some trucker hat that made him look like he should be sitting on a rotting porch in Tennessee holding a rifle. Also, The Devil Jays aren't very good, and Pat Hentgen doesn't even resemble the guy who "won" ::cough cough hack hack hack:: the Cy Young in 96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2004 Pena was a third baseman, he played it during spring training last year. In the offseason I would tell him to work on taking ground balls again. Having Jimenez, Larkin, Casey, Griffey, Kearns, Dunn, Pena, LaRue as your starting lineup makes me very happy. Now, all we need is pitching. If Carl would just resign Lidle and Wilson, along with Claussen and Harang, we would have a decent 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
