Happy Opening Day!

Hammercraft · 03-30-2023, 08:54 AM

I hope you all enjoy the IRL baseball day, and may all your teams have excellent openers except the Cards

progen · 03-30-2023, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammercraft

I hope you all enjoy the IRL baseball day, and may all your teams have excellent openers except the Cards

For sure. Living in Savannah, I ordered the MLB extra innings package again this year, in order to watch those Fightin Phils. And I do enjoy watching other teams as well. And I'm lucky, as the stinkin Braves are blacked out, since they're considered the local team. That's fine with me.

I'll check out the Giants/Yankees at 1, as I need to see the first pitch of the season, lol. My wife doesn't understand that. And the Phillies first pitch against the Rangers. We get to face deGrom today, great!

low · 03-30-2023, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammercraft

I hope you all enjoy the IRL baseball day, and may all your teams have excellent openers except the Cards

Sweed · 03-30-2023, 09:24 AM

I used to count the days starting in January. Now? I'm happy it's here but it's not a big deal. MLB has made it too hard to watch live games. I wouldn't mind paying to watch, but the only way to watch my team is with the "MLB Included
90 minute Delay (tm)". Sucks the fun right out of it.

Lucky for me OOTP fills the bill.

progen · 03-30-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

I used to count the days starting in January. Now? I'm happy it's here but it's not a big deal. MLB has made it too hard to watch live games. I wouldn't mind paying to watch, but the only way to watch my team is with the "MLB Included
90 minute Delay (tm)". Sucks the fun right out of it.

Lucky for me OOTP fills the bill.

Come on Sweed! You and I are both old, and "Gabe" fans, but let's not get old AND cynical. Kick back and watch some games.

Even when watching the Phillies, at times, I'll lay in the recliner and read a book. I certainly do it watching other teams play. Still very much enjoy the games. It's relaxing, and even though I'm old school like you, it will be interesting to watch the "pitch clock" effect and how those "pizza box" like bases work out.

Hammercraft · 03-30-2023, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

MLB has made it too hard to watch live games

I would pay for a MLB as a streaming service if it didn't black out my market, but I don't have cable and don't want it

Bobfather · 03-30-2023, 10:20 AM

Don't you know IRL baseball only exists to give player ratings to OOTP?

Sweed · 03-30-2023, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobfather

Don't you know IRL baseball only exists to give player ratings to OOTP?

Even it it's not the only reason it is THE BEST REASON!

Statsman1 · 03-30-2023, 10:48 AM

Given the new rules and all the indications that the games will go faster, my intention is to give MLB another shot and see if the viewing experience has improved.

Let's go, Jays!

David Watts · 03-30-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Statsman1

Given the new rules and all the indications that the games will go faster, my intention is to give MLB another shot and see if the viewing experience has improved.

Let's go, Jays!

Me too, but new rules and quicker games do little to change the fact that modern baseball broadcasters talk too damn much. They also treat viewers like idiots by explaining the obvious inning after inning.

ZetaRho62 · 03-30-2023, 11:15 AM

At one point MLB.TV had just a "game sounds only" option without any announcers. It was my favorite mode to watch. I'm guessing advertisers and commentators had something to say about getting rid of it.

David Watts · 03-30-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ZetaRho62

At one point MLB.TV had just a "game sounds only" option without any announcers. It was my favorite mode to watch. I'm guessing advertisers and commentators had something to say about getting rid of it.

Problem with that is, I tend to have games on while playing OOTP, so I listen more than watch. I wish there was a short play by play option available for MLB broadcasts.

Bobbyraz49 · 03-30-2023, 11:23 AM

Well I am 61 and a lifelong Baltimore fan. I live in Buffalo and am surrounded by Yank's fans. I've been suffering way to long.
Enjoy the MLB season.

Let's go O's

Bluenoser · 03-30-2023, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Me too, but new rules and quicker games do little to change the fact that modern baseball broadcasters talk too damn much. They also treat viewers like idiots by explaining the obvious inning after inning.

I remember when I was growing up in the 60's n 70's there was 1 play-by-play announcer and 1 color commentator. The color commentator only spoke in between plays, not during them when the play-by-play announcer was calling the game.

Too much fluff n drama now, can only watch with the mute on.

Statsman1 · 03-30-2023, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Me too, but new rules and quicker games do little to change the fact that modern baseball broadcasters talk too damn much. They also treat viewers like idiots by explaining the obvious inning after inning.

Maybe the radio, sitting on the porch, is the best way to ease into things.

I have not watched a Jays broadcast in years, so I have no idea how much unwanted chatter will accompany the play. Dan and Buck, I think, do the games. I thought they were regarded as pretty good, but I don't know.

Matt Arnold · 03-30-2023, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Statsman1

Maybe the radio, sitting on the porch, is the best way to ease into things.

I have not watched a Jays broadcast in years, so I have no idea how much unwanted chatter will accompany the play. Dan and Buck, I think, do the games. I thought they were regarded as pretty good, but I have no idea, really.

Shulman is great as PBP. When he's doing the games, the Jays broadcast is one of the better ones in the game.

Statsman1 · 03-30-2023, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

Shulman is great as PBP. When he's doing the games, the Jays broadcast is one of the better ones in the game.

That's good to hear! Hopefully they are in good form tonight.

Ty Cobb · 03-30-2023, 12:59 PM

A Happy Opening Day to all as well!

I'm going to settle in for another loooooong year in Tigertown.

Miamikb2001 · 03-30-2023, 12:59 PM

Get just as excited as when I was a little kid and I’m 50 lol!Happy Opening Day fellas!!

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redranger · 03-30-2023, 02:33 PM

Optimistic Rangers fan!!!! Let’s go Rangers!

One of the best days of the year. Been taking it as a personal holiday for years

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03-30-2023, 08:54 AM	#1
Hammercraft All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 729	Happy Opening Day! I hope you all enjoy the IRL baseball day, and may all your teams have excellent openers except the Cards __________________ *PT: Black River Brewers*

03-30-2023, 10:20 AM	#7
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,542	Don't you know IRL baseball only exists to give player ratings to OOTP? __________________ I play out every game—one pitch mode.

03-30-2023, 10:48 AM	#9
Statsman1 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marmora, Ontario, Canada Posts: 340	Given the new rules and all the indications that the games will go faster, my intention is to give MLB another shot and see if the viewing experience has improved. Let's go, Jays! __________________ Statsman1

03-30-2023, 12:59 PM	#18
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,564	A Happy Opening Day to all as well! I'm going to settle in for another loooooong year in Tigertown. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

03-30-2023, 09:24 AM	#4
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,589	I used to count the days starting in January. Now? I'm happy it's here but it's not a big deal. MLB has made it too hard to watch live games. I wouldn't mind paying to watch, but the only way to watch my team is with the "MLB Included 90 minute Delay (tm)". Sucks the fun right out of it. Lucky for me OOTP fills the bill.

03-30-2023, 11:15 AM	#11
ZetaRho62 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wichita Falls Posts: 17	At one point MLB.TV had just a "game sounds only" option without any announcers. It was my favorite mode to watch. I'm guessing advertisers and commentators had something to say about getting rid of it.

03-30-2023, 11:23 AM	#13
Bobbyraz49 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 908	Well I am 61 and a lifelong Baltimore fan. I live in Buffalo and am surrounded by Yank's fans. I've been suffering way to long. Enjoy the MLB season. Let's go O's

03-30-2023, 12:59 PM	#19
Miamikb2001 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Redwood City Ca Posts: 63	Get just as excited as when I was a little kid and I’m 50 lol!Happy Opening Day fellas!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-30-2023, 02:33 PM	#20
redranger All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 572	Optimistic Rangers fan!!!! Let’s go Rangers! One of the best days of the year. Been taking it as a personal holiday for years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk