Screwball

To be fair, some of the pitchers dicked around too much as well. We are here to play baseball, let's get at it.

Yep. True story, but it dates me. I live in the middle of Indian country. About 2 hours from the stadium. We had baseball connections and could get the best seats ever. Of course this was the old cavernous stadium. In those days we would buy a dozen or so seats for all that wanted to go, right behind the dugout less then 10 rows up, and one was for a keg size cooler full of beer. That is not BS. You could do that back then.

And the stuff they are eliminating (like signs) are part of the game, and should be, as it has been since when baseball was what it once was. Same thing with the electronic strike zone. The way the ump is calling the game is part of the game, and can be taken advantage of. As a pitcher, you know what you are getting that day, and what you aren't. Same with the hitter. It is, and should be, a very cerebral game. But I must admit, I don't really have a huge issue with the pitch count. I do remember the guy who played for the Indians who they called the human rain delay.

It is a hard game, very humbling too. A good hitter fails 70% of the time. You have to wonder in games like this how much the pressure does to these guys?

It's all kind of crazy. In the simplest form, if you study the pitchers (and we have replay now FFS) you can find something to tip you off as a hitter. I'll die on that hill. Years ago we worked on how to NOT tip your pitches. Pitchers used larger gloves to help hide when they changed their grip. Same with the move to first and so on. There is always something to pick up on.

I haven't looked into in recently, but at one time, at least 5 years ago maybe, they were suppose to build a chip plant down around New Albany, Ohio. Doesn't sound like much is happening there either. Another that needs a bunch of electric and water. Columbus isn't that far away, and they need water too. I don't know where they think/though they will get it. But I haven't followed it that close.

Polanco says hold my beer. 🙂 I's plunk his ass.

If I was a wheel in the Tigers organization, I would have our very own communication system so we control all aspects of it - most importantly - security. There may be rules though. Would love to know more about how it all works, as well as the strike zone stuff.

Thank you! I had no idea this was going on. Wow! That explains a lot. So this guy (Naylor) who was suppose to be tipping off the batter, would only be able to give him a hint on location? Not to start a brawl, but I will go on record and say I don't like it (the electronic stuff). 🙂

How does it work? I honestly have no idea. I don't even know what to search for. Speaking of that kind of stuff. I was looking at this electronic strike zone stuff and how it works. I'm sure the subject has come up here. It sounds like they are using some really trick high end cameras to establish the zone, with each hitters height pre-programmed. Is there a link/site that goes into any good detail on how the technology works?

I have been absent for quite a few years so I have no clue what pitch com is or does. I'm very old school so I am used to fingers. 🙂 For the record, I don't like the way many catchers setup today, or how they frame pitches. The game has changed so much I feel like an alien.

Neither do I. It's part of the game and fun as well. My high school kids were like vultures. They loved it.

Wasn't there a controversy years ago that a guy in the Green Monster at Fenway was signaling pitches? It was a long time ago, but something like that. I get a kick out of the "old school" of someone would get drilled stuff. I don't think they do that anymore, do they? That's why they wear all that armour.

I don't think I inferred I do either.

This is the clip some of the articles are referring to. I can't say it shows much to be honest.

To the bold: that is a possibility. I don't know what they use today, but the pitcher and catcher should be on the same page with every hitter. They should know how they want to pitch them. What pitch, what location, etc., even before a pitch is ever thrown. It should then be easy to come up with a set(s) of signs they can switch to when necessary. The entire holding down 1, 2, 3 fingers could mean nothing, but where he puts his glove while giving the signs could be an indicator. Or adjusting his mask could be another. There are all kinds of ways to do this. IOW, there should be no way for opposing teams to steal signs if you do things the right way. I don't know how much this happens, and they likely aren't going to tell us either.

Speaking of data centers... Data center in Dundee takes a step back but developers plan to educate public - TV 13 out of Toledo

Agree. It's been going on since forever and will continue to be. Don't believe in the tech end to do it either, but stealing signs is fine. There is a video of Naylor (I think) making motions from second base to the batter. It was plain as day. I would think if they were relaying the catchers signs they would make it look less obvious? I sure would. If they thought he was relaying pitches, all they have to do is switch signs every batter.

All these data centers, if built, will be a problem for the grid and infrastructure as well. That article is well done and very informative. It looks like future electrical costs will continue to go up. Since Jan of 22 my transmission charges are up 21% and distribution charges are up almost 29%.

Apologies if this has been posted and I missed it. Josh Naylor’s sign stealing gets Tigers’ attention in ALDS Game 4

I would have never known that. So cool!!!!!!

I think so too, but I'm not sure that's what he will be thinking about. Don't know about others, but back when I was throwing a plastic ball on the roof of my garage and when it rolled down I hit it with a bat. It was the bottom of the 9th, tie game, two outs in the 7th game of the world series, and I was at bat. He is living every kids dream tomorrow (again). So cool. I played, so I felt just a little of that, but nothing like this big stage. It has to be an incredible feeling. I hope he's up for it. As an ex pitcher, I love to watch him work. I really truly appreciate what he has and does. Along with the attitude. Old school. :-) Go Tigers!

I have been tracking my home electrical bill stuff for several years. Even to the point of reading my meter everyday for a year - just to check. I buy power from the best available for usually 12 months at a time. Saves a little money, although not much as I have a small and efficient home. The actual electric I use is usually a little less than 40% of my bill. The other 60% is transmission, distribution, and customer charge (always 10 bucks). I ran across this article with tells you more than you will ever need to know about how this stuff works. Very long but very impressive and informative. What’s Happening to Wholesale Electricity Prices?

There is no reason to believe anything these Fed ****wads say.

I'm old and my blood pressure can't take this, but what a game. Never expected that outcome. Let's hope... We got the best in the business on the hill Friday. Play smart, don't beat yourself. I would think just about all the arms we have are on the table. Hope we don't need many. Imagine being Skubal, another big game on the big stage. $$$$$$ No matter, what a year, and what fun.