Kevin Brown - Page 3

scprideandms · 09-20-2002, 02:27 PM

I'd listen to more on the radio if I could get something besides the BRAVES!!!!!!

Long_Long_Name · 09-20-2002, 02:35 PM

I understand your pain, I understand your pain... it must not be easy to work in Georgia

scprideandms · 09-20-2002, 03:07 PM

and because its in the middle of nowhere theres a 30 mile or so stretch where you can only get 3 stations (all AM). All 3 either are carrying the game, have a sports talk show (where they do nothing but talk about the Braves and the Falcons) or if its Friday night HIGH SCHOOL football games!!!!

fantom1979 · 09-20-2002, 03:45 PM

I know what you mean, i just moved to north carolina from Michigan and all i ever hear on the sports channels is high school football and college football. It would be ok if the college football was someone good, but all they ever talk about it Duke and North Carolina State.

Red Blow · 09-22-2002, 11:54 AM

Part A of thread: Kevin Brown
We only say overpaid because of the injuries. Randy Johnson makes the same money and I have never heard anyone say he is overpaid (as compared to other MLB salaries, of course).
Back when both signed with their new clubs (1999?) which one would you have thought would have had all of the injury problems?

Part B of thread: Montreal Expos
I was in Montreal July 29 - August 2 to catch a 3-game series with the D-Backs. There were about 10,000 in attendance each night (D-Backs are 2nd to NYA in away attendance). Vlad won the 1st and 3rd games with walkoff homers.... was pretty unbelievable. From the looks of it, Molson is keeping the team in Montreal through an almost single-handed sponsorship.

Great city, great low-payroll team, great fans...and the stadium is not as bad as advertised. The best part, though, has to be Youppi! He's the best mascot in the majors.

Long_Long_Name · 09-22-2002, 11:57 AM

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Originally posted by Red Blow
The best part, though, has to be Youppi! He's the best mascot in the majors.

FINALLY some acknowledgement for Youppi! The big orange fuzzy bear, who doesn't like him?

fantom1979 · 09-23-2002, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Red Blow
There were about 10,000 in attendance each night (D-Backs are 2nd to NYA in away attendance).
Great city, great low-payroll team, great fans...and the stadium is not as bad as advertised.

I have to ask this, maybe i just dont understand. If Montreal has such great fans, why do they only draw 10,000 against the DBacks? I just seems to be that if you really want to save the expos, you should buy a ticket to a game, and if you dont live in Montreal, then you should buy a Vlad jersey, a Expos hat, a shotglass with their logo or something along those lines. Petitions and yelling wont keep them in Montreal, money will. Just my opinion, but i might be missing the whole picture here.

Killebrew · 09-23-2002, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by fantom1979
If Montreal has such great fans, why do they only draw 10,000 against the DBacks?

That's a good point, but the issue is a more complex than just a poor attendence figure for a game or series. Check out this recent related thread for a little bit more detail, and this and this are interesting related articles.

fantom1979 · 09-23-2002, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by Killebrew

That's a good point, but the issue is a more complex than just a poor attendence figure for a game or series. Check out this recent related thread for a little bit more detail, and this and this are interesting related articles.

I just want to clear something up real quick that i realized i didnt say in my other post. I have been following baseball since about 1986 and DO NOT want to see the Expos contracted or moved. I hate expansion, contraction, and relocation. In my opinion though, the Expos could make a much better case for themselves if they made the team a finacial winner. What would MLB be able to do if Montreal had sold out a few games this year? There is no way that MLB could move or contract a team that makes money. While I say this, please understand me Expos fan, I feel your pain. I have lived in Detroit just about my entire life. I watched the good Sparky Anderson/Tom Monahan teams of the eighties. I enjoyed Cecil Fielder hitting 51 in 1990. Mike Illich has driven this team into the ground. He is a hell of a hockey (Red Wings) owner, but doesnt know crap about baseball. Yes, the Tigers have a new stadium, but no team to put into it. In 1999 everyone in Michigan was talking about Comerica Park and how it would bring the fans back. The new stadium did bring the fans back for the first 2 or 3 years, but they are tired once again of the losing. The fans in Detroit will support a decent team. Just take a look at the attendance for the Detroit Lions. I just know that if i heard that there was a possibility of the Tigers being removed from Detroit, i would go buy a season ticket. If it was up to me, I would contract Tampa Bay and Florida (just for what they did in 97). I wish Montreal good luck, i hope it works out for you.

Long_Long_Name · 09-23-2002, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by fantom1979
if you dont live in Montreal, then you should buy a Vlad jersey, a Expos hat, a shotglass with their logo or something along those lines.

Expos merchandise is not a common thing... on the MLB site there are 4 different Expos hats available (fitted, adjustable, BP and visor). The Yankees have 38. Basically all I'm trying to say is that the Expos don't have a wide variety of merchandise... the most I've seen is the souvenir shop at the Big O, where half the store is reserved for other MLB teams merchandise.

Malleus Dei · 09-23-2002, 01:56 PM

Yes, but for every 4 Expos fans there are at least 38 Yankee fans.

09-23-2002, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by Malleus Dei
Yes, but for every 4 Expos fans there are at least 38 Yankee fans.

Not on this board

Malleus Dei · 09-23-2002, 02:12 PM

There's a reason for that! Since the Expos have no TV contract, the Expos fans have virtually no games to watch, so they all hang out here.

fantom1979 · 09-23-2002, 03:10 PM

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Originally posted by Long_Long_Name

Expos merchandise is not a common thing... on the MLB site there are 4 different Expos hats available (fitted, adjustable, BP and visor). The Yankees have 38. Basically all I'm trying to say is that the Expos don't have a wide variety of merchandise... the most I've seen is the souvenir shop at the Big O, where half the store is reserved for other MLB teams merchandise.

I will name another huge problems that Expos have:

Bud Selig

I cant believe some canadian hasnt popped him off yet.

fantom1979 · 09-23-2002, 03:11 PM

Seven Pages of Expos gear....

http://shop.mlb.com/dr/v2/ec_MAIN.En...&Category=Host

Long_Long_Name · 09-23-2002, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Malleus Dei
There's a reason for that! Since the Expos have no TV contract, the Expos fans have virtually no games to watch, so they all hang out here.

Wow, am I the only Montréal-based Expos fan? I don't see any other hanging out around here

kingfc22 · 09-25-2002, 08:02 PM

Let me reiterate: Dodgers SUCK!!!! Brown needs to retire. He's done, a non-factor, he's ineffective.

twins15 · 09-26-2002, 06:03 PM

He needs to retireso he will at least be able to move his arm when hes older. The rate hes going with all those surgeries, its not gonna be pretty the rest pf his life.

LivnLegend · 09-26-2002, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by kingfc22
Let me reiterate: Dodgers SUCK!!!! Brown needs to retire. He's done, a non-factor, he's ineffective.

Geez you sound like a Giants fan.
Giants fans know precious few things to say other than the ignorant "Beat L.A." chant, "Dodgers Suck", and "I know it's been 50 years since our team won a World Series but as long as we finished ahead of the Dodgers this year, our season is a success!"

angry_malkie · 09-26-2002, 08:45 PM

The Expos could really be a great team in a year or two if they keep the better players they've got now. I'm starting to consider myself a fan (originally a CWS fan, but i find homers irritating penis-extension type things, and apparently that's the only thing their management values.. Marginal D'Backs fan, but only due to my love for Randy), and i'd find another sport if they left Montreal for any reason.

As for fan interest, i don't know the specifics of the Montreal situation, but speaking as a Scottish rugby fan i'm certain that if people felt the team could contend (not necessarily reach the playoffs, but at least not get blown out every other game), fans would turn out to the games.

09-20-2002, 02:27 PM	#41
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09-20-2002, 02:35 PM	#42
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09-20-2002, 03:07 PM	#43
scprideandms All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: N KY, 25 miles from Cincy Posts: 1,314	and because its in the middle of nowhere theres a 30 mile or so stretch where you can only get 3 stations (all AM). All 3 either are carrying the game, have a sports talk show (where they do nothing but talk about the Braves and the Falcons) or if its Friday night HIGH SCHOOL football games!!!! __________________ Change your playground + change your playfriends + change your playtoys + change your playtime = Change your life. If you keep on doing what you've always done you'll keep on gitting what you've always gotten.

09-20-2002, 03:45 PM	#44
fantom1979 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,498	I know what you mean, i just moved to north carolina from Michigan and all i ever hear on the sports channels is high school football and college football. It would be ok if the college football was someone good, but all they ever talk about it Duke and North Carolina State. __________________

09-22-2002, 11:54 AM	#45
Red Blow Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 404	Part A of thread: Kevin Brown We only say overpaid because of the injuries. Randy Johnson makes the same money and I have never heard anyone say he is overpaid (as compared to other MLB salaries, of course). Back when both signed with their new clubs (1999?) which one would you have thought would have had all of the injury problems? Part B of thread: Montreal Expos I was in Montreal July 29 - August 2 to catch a 3-game series with the D-Backs. There were about 10,000 in attendance each night (D-Backs are 2nd to NYA in away attendance). Vlad won the 1st and 3rd games with walkoff homers.... was pretty unbelievable. From the looks of it, Molson is keeping the team in Montreal through an almost single-handed sponsorship. Great city, great low-payroll team, great fans...and the stadium is not as bad as advertised. The best part, though, has to be Youppi! He's the best mascot in the majors. __________________ http://www.nobl.net This is your father's league.

09-23-2002, 03:11 PM	#55
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09-25-2002, 08:02 PM	#57
kingfc22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 651	Let me reiterate: Dodgers SUCK!!!! Brown needs to retire. He's done, a non-factor, he's ineffective. __________________ GO GIANTS GO NINERS GO LAKERS GO BLUE CUBL - Red Earth Firebirds 2000 CL Central Champs NABL - Washington Senators now Buffalo Bandits

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09-26-2002, 08:45 PM	#60
angry_malkie Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 25	The Expos could really be a great team in a year or two if they keep the better players they've got now. I'm starting to consider myself a fan (originally a CWS fan, but i find homers irritating penis-extension type things, and apparently that's the only thing their management values.. Marginal D'Backs fan, but only due to my love for Randy), and i'd find another sport if they left Montreal for any reason. As for fan interest, i don't know the specifics of the Montreal situation, but speaking as a Scottish rugby fan i'm certain that if people felt the team could contend (not necessarily reach the playoffs, but at least not get blown out every other game), fans would turn out to the games.