Super Sunday Links 12 June 2011
by Timothy De Block on Jun 12, 2011 5:00 AM CDT
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While putting these links together I came across Troy Yocum who is an Iraq Veteran walking 7,000 miles in attempt to raise 5 million dollars for military families in need. There will be a video after the jump to learn more.
Switching Leagues
MLB talks switching National League team to American League, sources say - ESPN
A form of realignment has been raised in labor talks between MLB and the players' union, according to three sources: Two leagues of 15 teams, rather than the current structure of 16 NL teams and 14 in the AL. I know many of you hate the DH, but I'd welcome the idea of moving Carlos Lee to the DH role.
Ultimate Astros " Astros to the AL reportedly an option, would fans be for it?
Zachary Levine with his take on the rumors about the Astros moving to the American League.
Forget the Houston Astros moving to American League: Jim Crane ownership group not interested - 2011-Jun-11 - CultureMap Houston
It appears Jim Crane may not be happy with the idea of MLB wanting to move the Astros to the AL. I believe this to be more speculation on the part of the source than actual knowledge of Crane's thinking, but a good point is brought up. Crane probably doesn't like the idea that they're trying to throw this in to the approval process, which I would be annoyed with.
To The Minor Leagues
Legends pitcher Chowning, a Kentuckian, is a gamer | Lexington Legends | Kentucky.com
I've never heard of this guy, but he sounds intriguing and I love the fact that he was at one point ranked number 14 in the world in Call of Duty. I wonder if that's what relief pitchers do while waiting for the call.
Keuchel stellar in Hooks' shutout | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
Dallas Keuchel allowed one hit and struck out eight over seven innings Friday, pitching Corpus Christi to a 4-0 win over Midland.
Statistics
The MEI " Morgan Ensberg's Baseball IQ
Ensberg comes up with his own statistic for college baseball. It kind of reminds me of the turnover statistic in football.
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It is more than hate with the DH
It is an abomination against baseball. You play baseball, you are a baseball player. That means offense and defense. This is a sport. Not a game like golf or a mockery of a sport. And in sports you play both sides of the ball (or puck, or whatever). This move would cost the Astros plenty of fans if they do it.
In the NFL players only play one side of the ball and that’s by far the most popular sport in the U.S.
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by Timothy De Block on Jun 12, 2011 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I don’t think it will cost real Astros fans. Plus, with more Red Sox, Yankees, and Rangers games, the attendance will be a lot higher than if we were playing in the NL. That’s more money coming in the door & that might be a good thing since the Astros are struggling with attendance numbers.
A rose with no fragrance is like a baseball player with no average. *cough* Joe Inglett...
Why not take the Brewers?
Didn’t they used to be on the AL?
by littlevisigoth on Jun 12, 2011 8:45 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
To me, worse than the DH, is the liklihood that so many of the Astros’ road games would be on late night hours. For a team that is already struggling with loss of viewers and fans, that could really damage the franchise. Obviously, I’m a huge fan, but I doubt that I could continue watching most of the road games if they are 9 pm games.
by clack on Jun 12, 2011 10:52 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
how do you see that?
If the it is two leagues of 15 teams and no divisions the only late games would be against Seattle, Oakland and the Angels. Now, unless they go with a three-division format and stick the Astros in the AL West then yes that would be a huge concern.
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by Jeremy Mauss on Jun 12, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
If the reason for the move is to create a rivalry with the Rangers, then I assume that the divisional set up remains. Otherwise, the Rangers’ rivalry rationale is BS. A 15 team format with 5 playoff teams is a dumb idea which will reduce interest in the playoffs. I can’t see MLB ever adopting it. Currently, the competition for playoff spots involves 3 division championships and 2 wild cards. That creates a ton of potential competition. In most instances, in the other format, the competition will boil down to which team gets the 5th playoff spot. Competition between the 3d and 4th spot, for instance, would generate minimal interest.
by clack on Jun 12, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
whoops, I meant 1 wild card…got ahead of myself, thinking about altenative formats involving 2 wild cards, which MLB had been discussing.
by clack on Jun 12, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If it’s inevitable, I’m okay with this move. DH gives us options to put players who suck at defense (Carlos Lee) in a spot where they only have to hit and also opens doors for prospects who have trouble finding a defensive home (DeLome, Clemens).
A rose with no fragrance is like a baseball player with no average. *cough* Joe Inglett...
Im sick and tired of this game that been around for over 100 years constantly changed
with things such as the DH and the lowering of the mound. Leave things alone! There was a reason that this game was once called America’s pastime. It could be that once again if TPTB would leave the game alone and let any changes that might happen come in the form of the play on the field.
I see nobody listened when I said keep an eye on Chowning
Kid has potential.
Now, IF, the Astros were to be moved to the AL, would the MLB be willing to compensate us? Since this abrupt change would indeed change our philosophy on drafting and current prospects, would we be entitled to, say, special consideration in the draft? If we were offered, don’t know the top 3 picks in the draft maybe, I might have to think about it…I am an N.L. guy and I don’t want an A.L. team, but if we are forced would we get compensated? Seems only fair eh?
by Its Gonna Happen on Jun 12, 2011 4:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
If it were to happen, I would expect the compensation to be monetary, if at all. I don’t think any other teams would agree to giving the shifting team a competitive advantage like that.
by clack on Jun 12, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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