Countdown to Release OOTP 18 - Page 30

r0nster · 03-06-2017, 06:48 PM

Since I see some Blue Jay pictures I am reminded of #15 Lloyd Mosby stealing first base here is the link for that

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...7FE8&FORM=VIRE

Watson · 03-06-2017, 07:05 PM

The OOTP legend. I just hope he pans out in real life for my Rangers.

Chico Guilbault · 03-06-2017, 07:40 PM

Immediately brings to mind...

Ruwisc · 03-06-2017, 09:18 PM

How could I let this guy go unposted? It's #13 Matt Carpenter! Happy to report that I was at the ballpark for his major league debut. The Cards beat the Cubs in 12 innings and he got his first career hit, the first of so many doubles.

Germaniac · 03-07-2017, 02:04 AM

Okay, let's start #12 with this Hall of Famer - Roberto Alomar

Caporegime · 03-07-2017, 04:13 AM

Down to 12 days.

Wade Boggs may have had his best years with the Red Sox, but his five year stint with the Yanks probably produced the most enduring image of his HOF career.

In a sport with as long and storied a history as baseball has, being the first to do something in that sport is pretty special, even if what you did first isn't all that popular with the sport's purists.

MLB's first Designated Hitter, Ron Blomberg:

Chico Guilbault · 03-07-2017, 08:50 AM

Mr. Ellis Burks #12

spleen1015 · 03-07-2017, 08:50 AM

Mike Devereaux - Orioles CF when I was in HS.

spleen1015 · 03-07-2017, 09:00 AM

Most should remember this.

The Braves end up losing to the Blue Jays in the World Series.

Airdrop01 · 03-07-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico Guilbault

Mr. Ellis Burks #12

Love Me some Ellis Burks. Another micro league stud.

Sam_15 · 03-07-2017, 11:28 AM

This guy manned the keystone for the 2004 team, and was best known for his go-ahead, 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th in Game 1 of the World Series. He was a switch hitter with pretty good power for a 2nd baseman, but he didn't accomplish much after '04. Still, very very important for that team. #12 Mark Bellhorn

DawnBTVS · 03-07-2017, 12:35 PM

Had a very good career and is more memorable as part of the A's and the Moneyball book (in which Bean called him as better than anybody, except maybe Bonds, at that time of his career).

Still had near 30 HR power consistently, with a fantastic eye, despite hitting at Oakland and was a 6 time Gold Glove winner. Finished with a career .342 OBP despite a .268 BA.

Eric Chavez

wallewalls · 03-07-2017, 01:20 PM

Alfonso Soriano one of my favorite players from my childhood. I remember in my wee youth me and my dad would watch the yankees and in order to teach me the names of the players he would tell me to repeat the names after he said them. and soriano's name always stuck with me and became one of my favorite players. a very underrated/underappreciated player in my opinion. Decided to throw in the Nationals picture of him because he was a 40-40 guy in his lone season with them and I had his Nationals jersey because I liked him so much

actionjackson · 03-07-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Germaniac

Okay, let's start #12 with this Hall of Famer - Roberto Alomar

With all due respect Germaniac, you missed his iconic playoff moment (or maybe, maybe you just left it for me?

). "Hey Eck! How you doin' right about now?". Roberto Alomar #12

actionjackson · 03-07-2017, 02:24 PM

One of my all-time favourites from childhood/teenage years. I can't find it anywhere, but this guy had what I can only describe as a helicopter swing to the point where his finish to his swing was over his head. (Pic#2: "Hey Donnie Baseball, how you doin'?") Ernie Whitt #12

actionjackson · 03-07-2017, 02:38 PM

This very, very good, not HoF good, but very good, southpaw was traded for future HoF southpaw Randy Johnson and it kind of made everybody forget how damn good he was. That is one helluva leg kick in pic#1! Mark Langston #12

rjl518 · 03-07-2017, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by actionjackson

This very, very good, not HoF good, but very good, southpaw was traded for future HoF southpaw Randy Johnson and it kind of made everybody forget how damn good he was. That is one helluva leg kick in pic#1! Mark Langston #12

I totally agree...another player that belongs in the HOVVG!

Caporegime · 03-07-2017, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionjackson

One of my all-time favourites from childhood/teenage years. I can't find it anywhere, but this guy had what I can only describe as a helicopter swing to the point where his finish to his swing was over his head. (Pic#2: "Hey Donnie Baseball, how you doin'?") Ernie Whitt #12

Whitt was definitely one of the guys on the Jays roster in the 80's that I wish the Yanks could've stolen from them somehow. While guys like Joel Skinner & Mark Salas were spitting the bit behind the plate for the Yanks, Ernie Whitt was belting 16-19 hrs a year, playing solid D, and providing leadership in the Jays' clubhouse. Very underrated. He was one of difference-makers between the Jays & Yanks.

rjl518 · 03-07-2017, 07:56 PM

12 Days Left

Ron Darling

Chico Guilbault · 03-07-2017, 11:35 PM

This guy was one of the most important moves not made in World Series history.

03-06-2017, 07:40 PM	#583
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,079	Immediately brings to mind... Attached Images __________________ BeechumCounty.com

03-06-2017, 09:18 PM	#584
Ruwisc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southwestern Illinois Posts: 753	How could I let this guy go unposted? It's #13 Matt Carpenter! Happy to report that I was at the ballpark for his major league debut. The Cards beat the Cubs in 12 innings and he got his first career hit, the first of so many doubles. Last edited by Ruwisc; 03-06-2017 at 09:22 PM.

03-07-2017, 02:04 AM	#585
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,091	Okay, let's start #12 with this Hall of Famer - Roberto Alomar __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

03-07-2017, 04:13 AM	#586
Caporegime All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough of Kings Posts: 1,714	Down to 12 days. Wade Boggs may have had his best years with the Red Sox, but his five year stint with the Yanks probably produced the most enduring image of his HOF career. In a sport with as long and storied a history as baseball has, being the first to do something in that sport is pretty special, even if what you did first isn't all that popular with the sport's purists. MLB's first Designated Hitter, Ron Blomberg: __________________ "If you don't know where you are going, you'll wind up someplace else." - Lawrence Peter Berra

03-07-2017, 08:50 AM	#587
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,079	Mr. Ellis Burks #12 __________________ BeechumCounty.com

03-06-2017, 06:48 PM	#581
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,083	Since I see some Blue Jay pictures I am reminded of #15 Lloyd Mosby stealing first base here is the link for that http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...7FE8&FORM=VIRE

03-06-2017, 07:05 PM	#582
Watson Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 17	The OOTP legend. I just hope he pans out in real life for my Rangers.

03-07-2017, 08:50 AM	#588
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	Mike Devereaux - Orioles CF when I was in HS.

03-07-2017, 09:00 AM	#589
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	Most should remember this. The Braves end up losing to the Blue Jays in the World Series.

03-07-2017, 11:28 AM	#591
Sam_15 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 252	This guy manned the keystone for the 2004 team, and was best known for his go-ahead, 2-run homer in the bottom of the 8th in Game 1 of the World Series. He was a switch hitter with pretty good power for a 2nd baseman, but he didn't accomplish much after '04. Still, very very important for that team. #12 Mark Bellhorn Attached Images

03-07-2017, 12:35 PM	#592
DawnBTVS Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: USA Posts: 416	Had a very good career and is more memorable as part of the A's and the Moneyball book (in which Bean called him as better than anybody, except maybe Bonds, at that time of his career). Still had near 30 HR power consistently, with a fantastic eye, despite hitting at Oakland and was a 6 time Gold Glove winner. Finished with a career .342 OBP despite a .268 BA. Eric Chavez

03-07-2017, 01:20 PM	#593
wallewalls All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 774 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Alfonso Soriano one of my favorite players from my childhood. I remember in my wee youth me and my dad would watch the yankees and in order to teach me the names of the players he would tell me to repeat the names after he said them. and soriano's name always stuck with me and became one of my favorite players. a very underrated/underappreciated player in my opinion. Decided to throw in the Nationals picture of him because he was a 40-40 guy in his lone season with them and I had his Nationals jersey because I liked him so much Attached Images

03-07-2017, 02:24 PM	#595
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,181	One of my all-time favourites from childhood/teenage years. I can't find it anywhere, but this guy had what I can only describe as a helicopter swing to the point where his finish to his swing was over his head. (Pic#2: "Hey Donnie Baseball, how you doin'?") Ernie Whitt #12 Attached Images

03-07-2017, 02:38 PM	#596
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,181	This very, very good, not HoF good, but very good, southpaw was traded for future HoF southpaw Randy Johnson and it kind of made everybody forget how damn good he was. That is one helluva leg kick in pic#1! Mark Langston #12 Attached Images

03-07-2017, 07:56 PM	#599
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,243	12 Days Left Ron Darling Attached Images __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

03-07-2017, 11:35 PM	#600
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,079	This guy was one of the most important moves not made in World Series history. __________________ BeechumCounty.com