MLB 2020 thread

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Neil, what do you think about the Pittsburgh Blue Jays? Looks like the Jays will play their home games at PNC park ... pending government approval.

It would have been nice to have a baseball team in Pittsburgh to root for since I am no longer a Pirates fan. Now the only time I'll get to root against the cardinals is by watching real blue jays bully them away from the bird feeder in my back yard.

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

The state of Pennsylvania has rejected this. So, Blue Jays still looking for a home. There was also talk of Baltimore, Buffalo (AAA affiliate) and Dunedan FL (spring training facility).

IIRC they rejected Buffalo because the facility was not up to standards. Wasn't the Florida facility where the COVID outbreak was?

Anyway, to me this is but the first shoe to drop on the MLB season. If a stadium can't have two home teams then doesn't that pretty much preclude the idea of other teams traveling to Pittsburgh to play the Pirates too? If so, then by that logic there can be no games in Philadelphia either.

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

It would have been nice to have a baseball team in Pittsburgh to root for since I am no longer a Pirates fan. Now the only time I'll get to root against the cardinals is by watching real blue jays bully them away from the bird feeder in my back yard.



IIRC they rejected Buffalo because the facility was not up to standards. Wasn't the Florida facility where the COVID outbreak was?

Anyway, to me this is but the first shoe to drop on the MLB season. If a stadium can't have two home teams then doesn't that pretty much preclude the idea of other teams traveling to Pittsburgh to play the Pirates too? If so, then by that logic there can be no games in Philadelphia either.

Hey Neil, Toronto doesn't want to play in Buffalo because the stadium isn't up to MLB standards (locker rooms / weight rooms / etc). They don't want to play in FL due to covid is rampant there. There was speak of Baltimore a few days ago ... we'll see where that goes.

Opening Day Today!

[Kerbie]

I'm a die-hard Cardinal fan. Doesn't matter if they win a hundred or lose a hundred... I'm still a fan. But I was really glad to see Mike Matheny land on his feet down I-70 in Kansas City. I can't say I'll be a Royals fan... I still remember the 1985 Denkinger Series... but I'll watch with interest and wish them well. I always thought Matheny was a class act as a catcher and he did a good job for 6 seasons as a manager. I think he's the kind of guy who helps an organization in a lot of ways and I hate that he's no longer in St. Louis. I don't know if there are any Royals fans here, but I think you've got a good man at the helm.

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Hey Neil, Toronto doesn't want to play in Buffalo because the stadium isn't up to MLB standards (locker rooms / weight rooms / etc). They don't want to play in FL due to covid is rampant there. There was speak of Baltimore a few days ago ... we'll see where that goes.

Opening Day Today!

It all depends on Maryland’s governor.

Btw, it’s ironic that the Penguins are going to Toronto yet the Blue Jays can’t come here.

[The Watchman]

Well its baseball and its something to watch on TV. But its not a real season and any "championship" will be an asterisked hollow achievement. Just entertainment.

[derekbertman]

Originally Posted by Kerbie

I'm a die-hard Cardinal fan. Doesn't matter if they win a hundred or lose a hundred... I'm still a fan. But I was really glad to see Mike Matheny land on his feet down I-70 in Kansas City. I can't say I'll be a Royals fan... I still remember the 1985 Denkinger Series... but I'll watch with interest and wish them well. I always thought Matheny was a class act as a catcher and he did a good job for 6 seasons as a manager. I think he's the kind of guy who helps an organization in a lot of ways and I hate that he's no longer in St. Louis. I don't know if there are any Royals fans here, but I think you've got a good man at the helm.

Cards fan here too, down in Atlanta now, have stuck with T-Mobile for years because they give free MLB pass each year so I can watch the games!

[RussL30]

Dudy Noble Field, home of the Mississippi State University Bulldogs in Starkville, MS would gladly take the Blue Jays. It seats over 13,000 and is probably nicer than any minor league park out there.

[RussL30]

I was really looking forward to having baseball back, but not happy with MLB deciding to make non baseball related statements today. Sports should be entertainment and an escape.

[MrDB]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

It would have been nice to have a baseball team in Pittsburgh to root for since I am no longer a Pirates fan. Now the only time I'll get to root against the cardinals is by watching real blue jays bully them away from the bird feeder in my back yard.



IIRC they rejected Buffalo because the facility was not up to standards. Wasn't the Florida facility where the COVID outbreak was?

Anyway, to me this is but the first shoe to drop on the MLB season. If a stadium can't have two home teams then doesn't that pretty much preclude the idea of other teams traveling to Pittsburgh to play the Pirates too? If so, then by that logic there can be no games in Philadelphia either.

Neil: You cannot root against the Cardinals. Just simply not allowed

[Neil K Walk]

Originally Posted by MrDB

Neil: You cannot root against the Cardinals. Just simply not allowed

Actually I’m obliged to given that they are divisional rivals to my home town team - who unfortunately cannot deliver. If it’s any consolation I expect the Pirates to lose the season opener.

[frankmcr]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Blue Jays still looking for a home.

Fort Albany, Ontario.

Other team doesn't show up, Jays win by default. UNDEFEATED WORLD CHAMPIONS!

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Neil K Walk

It all depends on Maryland’s governor.

Btw, it’s ironic that the Penguins are going to Toronto yet the Blue Jays can’t come here.

The NHL was allowed in Canada because players are not traveling and will live in a bubble. With MLB, every team, including the Blue Jays, will be traveling throughout the season from the US.

[Dru Edwards]

Red Sox win game 1! I only saw one ranking and they are projected to finish 20th in the majors this year. Probably been a while since they were ranked that low.

[EJWalker]

I'm glad baseball's back, but not having people in the stands really does have an affect on watching the game to me.

[hairpuller]

I’m done with all major sports with the exception of golf.

Scott