2023 ST Game Thread

[Blizzard of 1978]

Loving the pitch clock. Faster game, but that ending. Imagine that happening at Fenway in the 9th? Baseball 2023.

 

[nvalvo]

I think there is going to be a bit of tweaking that will have to be done with this new pitch clock, but overall I think it's going to be a huge plus.

Seconded.

 

[InsideTheParker]

I'd pay 50 bucks to hear Eck on *that* ending.

Maybe Eck could earn some $ for the Jimmy Fund with that idea.

 

[soxhop411]

View: https://twitter.com/tylermilliken_/status/1629583641281015809?s=46&t=4A_L8qoKOnofphlcF4_qlQ

 

[joe dokes]

Time OUT.

 

[MuzzyField]

For a tie, do we go with a nice refreshing Hawaiian ’Nut’ Punch?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Maybe they need to extend the timing a little for the ninth and all extra innings?

 

[AB in DC]

Maybe they need to extend the timing a little for the ninth and all extra innings?

I was thinking the same thing, and that was before the game.

 

[CoffeeNerdness]

Why was that guy headed toward first on an 0-2 count?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Why was that guy headed toward first on an 0-2 count?

It was 3-2.

 

[BaseballJones]

So did they get recorded as a strikeout? What’s the official ruling on that?

 

[MuppetAsteriskTalk]

What happened there? The batter took time out but it wasn't granted so they called a strike?

 

[Ferm Sheller]

So did they get recorded as a strikeout? What’s the official ruling on that?

I believe it's a strikeout.

"[Player X] has set a new record for strikeouts in a game!"

 

[BaseballJones]

There’s no way in the playoffs they’ll end a game on a pitch count violation, right? Because even if it’s the rule, that would be just awful. That’s NOT how baseball should work. Even though I’m kind of liking the improved pace of play.

 

[LogansDad]

There’s no way in the playoffs they’ll end a game on a pitch count violation, right? Because even if it’s the rule, that would be just awful. That’s NOT how baseball should work. Even though I’m kind of liking the improved pace of play.

This is literally the first day guys have seen this in action, outside of whatever "practice" their teams have been running them through.

It PROBABLY won't happen in the playoffs, because these guys are professionals, and this is their entire life's work, so they will be much more used to the new rules by then. But if, after 162 games + playoffs of the rules being in place, if a batter gets a called 3rd strike or a pitcher gets a called 4th ball because they have failed to make the adjustment, that is on them, in my opinion.

 

[CoffeeNerdness]

It was 3-2.

Ah, I was reading the hitter's 0-2 as the count.

 

[mauidano]

Oh trust me, every player in MLB has seen this by now today. They know the rule and be better be focused at the plate more than ever before. That was 100% on the hitter. He lost his focus and choked out a potential game winning situation. Sure, it's Spring Traing but it can't happen now. Everyone has seen it.

 

[MJM2344]

View: https://twitter.com/PeteAbe/status/1629838381310984192?s=20

 

[DeadlySplitter]

That could work as an opening day lineup (Arroyo at 2B, provided he's healthy). Although I think Cora will try to alternate left-right at the top as much as he can.

 

[LogansDad]

NGL, I kind of love that lineup.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

First chance to watch so far and I’m excited about this lineup. Baseball is back!

 

[Rovin Romine]

This is the first game I get to watch real-time.

It's been a long winter.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Stands look far emptier than normal.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Stands look far emptier than normal.

Tickets cost way too much to watch a practice game, IMO.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Tickets cost way too much to watch a practice game, IMO.

While I agree, it was never a problem before.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Wincowski looking good: two outs to SS, one SO.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Winckowski mowing pricks down!

 

[Rovin Romine]

Monaco/Merloni works very well. I will always miss Eck, but we've got move on from DOB.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

While I agree, it was never a problem before.

Yeah, maybe it's indicative that many fans are down on this team.

 

[InsideTheParker]

Devers still likes that very high FB. (fly out to CF)

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Mid-season form by the offense.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Yeah, maybe it's indicative that many fans are down on this team.

Could also be that the snow birds/tourists didn’t return in full force after the hurricane.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Could also be that the snow birds/tourists didn’t return in full force after the hurricane.

And this is "get away" day for folks from New England who have to get their kids back to school.

 

[Petagine in a Bottle]

This game may take less than an hour

 

[Ferm Sheller]

This game may take less than an hour

At these prices!

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

At these prices!

Hahaha love it.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Yoshida looks tiny!

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

That’ll do. Love that stance/swing!

 

[Red(s)HawksFan]

Yoshida looks tiny!

Warning track power.

 

[Petagine in a Bottle]

Damn he ripped that one

 

[simplicio]

Looked like he was fighting that off and it nearly got out, dang.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Dugie looking thinner too. Best shape of his life!

 

[Petagine in a Bottle]

Yeah Verdugo looks to be in much better shape

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

In play run(s).

 

[greek_gawd_of_walks]

Verdugo still running into outs. At least he was busting it out of the box. Nice swing.

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Verdugo still running into outs. At least he was busting it out of the box. Nice swing.

Dugie is not a smart ball player.

 

[LogansDad]

Love this interview. Seems like a good teammate.

 

[A Bad Man]

Alfaro's moss is fierce

 

[CarolinaBeerGuy]

Alfaro's moss is fierce

Eck would’ve loved it.

 

[Rovin Romine]

Alfaro's moss is fierce

I'm a fan of Winckowski's new look: