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Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:52 am

Rays fan here. My wife and I got into baseball after we played on a company softball team about 4 years ago. I also did some work for the rays and got to meet some of the personnel, which got me into it as well. We usually try to go to about 10 games a year, and watch most of the rest on TV.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:54 am

I was a bit surprised to find so much Pirates talk here, good to see not everyone has abandoned them! For me it's not optional, they are built into my DNA. Sunday dinner at either grandparents followed by Bob Prince and Nellie King on the radio. I was only 2 when Maz's home run beat the Yankees, but I was at Forbes Field when Stargell hit his first (of 7!) over the right field roof and was also there the night Clemente threw (Lopes I think?) out at 3rd from the RF corner. (watch for it on the highlight clips!) I still can't think about The Great One without shedding a tear. Damn, I'm doing it now. :cry: :oops:

Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:08 am

MrBreeze wrote: Man, I'd love to have this guy, he's a monster

Quote: Ryan Howard will remain in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform through the 2016 season after agreeing to a five-year extension worth an average of $25 million per year.

The slugging first baseman has agreed to a $125 million extension that will kick in starting with the 2012 season. If the team picks up its option for the 2017 season, Howard could earn $138 million.

He and Halladay got shut down last night! It was a good game.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:27 am

Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:57 pm

Who are these guys and what have they done with my Mets? Finally seeing some good ball in Flushing.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:59 pm

MrBreeze wrote: Who are these guys and what have they done with my Mets? Finally seeing some good ball in Flushing.

11-9

Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:04 pm

Braves fan since '68. There's always next year.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:06 pm

mech361 wrote: Braves fan since '68. There's always next year.
Looks like Chipper doesn't have much time left. Think he'll retire before getting traded?

Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:10 pm

Chipper has said when he is no longer productive, and can't be an asset to the team, he will retire. I think this is far more likly than a trade.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:36 pm

mech361 wrote: Braves fan since '68. There's always next year.

I was a huge Dale Murphy fan when I was a kid.

Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:09 pm

Yankee fan since 1974-ish!!! I did enjoy going to Camden Yards when i lived in Baltimore in the mid 90's though.

Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:26 pm

Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:28 pm

DownRiver wrote:
Go Tigers!!!
I watched the Tigs win the series in '68, and'84. I am 3rd generation Tiger fan, and have been blessed to have listened to Ernie Harwell call the games.

Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:38 pm

throttled the filthydelphia bats last night...Lincecum,Cain,Zito(if he shows up)...for the first time in years we got some pitching...be worthwhile gettin out to the bell more...besides the garlic fries and candied walnuts...those candied walnuts rock with a Gordon Biersch....

Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:27 am

Phillies fan here. I do have a soft spot for the Mets...I liked how they help out the Phils towards the end of the season. :lol:

Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:51 am

slowtwitch wrote: Phillies fan here. I do have a soft spot for the Mets...I liked how they help out the Phils towards the end of the season. :lol:

Damn near swept ya....tip to the mets too...anybody who sweeps the doyers is ok by me...

Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:01 am

Mets have to beat on Phils this weekend. Gotta get a big lead to hopefully counteract the September meltdown.

Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:05 am

Im used to that shit with the Giants....its called the "june swoon"...I appreciate them collapsing early,so's ya dont waste yer summer gettin yer heart broke.Hope springs eternal though...

Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:15 pm

Giants fan here. Always have been, always will be.

I love the Giants broadcast staff. Kruk and Kuip are excellent, but I don't have TV, so I spend the season with Miller and Flemming on KNBR. I think these 4 guys are the best in the business.

Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:24 pm

The Hatred Index

Using an algorithm designed by Nielsen Co. that measures positive and negative reactions on the Internet, here are the 10 most despised teams in baseball (scale is -5 to 5).

Team Score
1. Cleveland Indians 0.9
2. Boston Red Sox 1.1
3. Cincinnati Reds 1.5
4. Houston Astros 1.8
5. New York Yankees 1.8
6. Washington Nationals 1.9
7. Chicago White Sox 2
8. Baltimore Orioles 2
9. New York Mets 2.3
10. Los Angeles Dodgers 2.4

The San Francisco Giants (4.5) and Oakland Athletics (4.2) were the most-liked teams on this scale, suggesting that laid-back Northern California fans are the most accepting.