tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post3359827738065089408..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Ready for interleague already?Mark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-83780039000233095302013-04-09T17:25:29.405-04:002013-04-09T17:25:29.405-04:00SonnyG10. I of course agree with that and basebal...SonnyG10. I of course agree with that and baseball brings us back to such a time. Unfortunately, the real world (which is mostly sickening) plays a factor. In my youth days, only 4 teams out of 18 would make post season. I remember one season my team finish 10-4 and missed the playoffs, I cried like a baby. There were no feel good trophies, only one championship trophy and no runner ups. I miss those days as well and my generation played because we loved this game and respected our opponents. But inter league play I do not think takes us away from that time. I respect both JD and your view and deep down I wish for that time as well.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-4853265732264479732013-04-09T14:55:34.623-04:002013-04-09T14:55:34.623-04:00JD said...
As far as I'm concerned they can d...<i>JD said...<br /><br />As far as I'm concerned they can do away with inter league play altogether.<br /><br />1)It makes no sense to compete with a different set of rules.<br /><br />2) If inter league play happens all the time what's the point of calling it 2 separate leagues?<br /><br />In my youth (a long time ago) there was a certain magic to the world series where your team played a mystery opponent and players you haven't seen all year. Now it's just ho hum.<br />April 09, 2013 10:27 AM</i><br /><br />I agree with you, JD, and for the reasons you mentioned.SonnyG10https://www.blogger.com/profile/06568010128457246433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-59275536406855283112013-04-09T13:57:47.438-04:002013-04-09T13:57:47.438-04:00Slightly more human than that, 1a! :-)Slightly more human than that, 1a! :-)Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-57439437674179825472013-04-09T13:41:39.108-04:002013-04-09T13:41:39.108-04:00Did the following phrase happen to be uttered?
&q...Did the following phrase happen to be uttered?<br /><br />"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."<br /><br />Dave said...<br /><br /> I miss the old season-ticket system, to tell you the truth. I felt like I was dealing with human beings then. Now I'm not sure whom I'm dealing with. <br /><br /> April 09, 2013 12:28 PM natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-1517397737713644452013-04-09T13:36:08.925-04:002013-04-09T13:36:08.925-04:00Who knows? In an infinite Universe anything can ha...Who knows? In an infinite Universe anything can happen.<br /><br />Candide said...<br /><br /> natsfan1a said...<br /><br /> Thanks much, and I just bought you a drink. :-)<br /> Seeing as how you owe infinite drinks, I expect I won't actually be collecting until the end of time, probably at The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.<br /> April 09, 2013 12:10 PM natsfan1ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540238101124316529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-91055842030362657702013-04-09T13:06:09.060-04:002013-04-09T13:06:09.060-04:00Rich P., if I had done my ticket exchanges the way...Rich P., if I had done my ticket exchanges the way you describe in the old system, then you're right: I would never know for sure that they got my envelope.<br /><br />Thing is, I practically never did that. I almost always took my tickets to the Guest Services booth behind section 131 (or a few times to the booth in the east garage) and had a human being actually swap the tickets right there in front of me. I walked away from the transaction with new tickets in hand.<br /><br />Now that we're all digital, there is no way to do that.<br /><br />I tend to agree with NatsLady: at least in these opening weeks, I can't imagine that the new game-swap system is saving them any time at all. I get the impression they are absolutely swamped with online requests.<br /><br />I'll call my ticket rep if my swap doesn't work out, and I'm sure he'll work it out. But I never before had to do that. Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-69202281392512128962013-04-09T13:04:13.584-04:002013-04-09T13:04:13.584-04:00Putting this site in the hands of the CSNet admins...Putting this site in the hands of the CSNet admins versus Mark's wife made be the cause of the slow blog-roll updates Natslady. Just a hunch.perichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669200119049715758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-11072758980337990542013-04-09T12:58:15.355-04:002013-04-09T12:58:15.355-04:00Dave, in the old system where you'd put the ti...Dave, in the old system where you'd put the tickets you wanted to exchange into an envelope along with a form and either mail it in or drop it in the box at the ballpark, what kind of confirmation did you get that they ever actually received and opened your envelope to process your request? As I recall, none. So where's the difference with this new online system? What they told me at the Season Plan Holders Lounge was that if I didn't receive my exchanged tickets in a timely fashion, I could call my ticket rep and they'd straighten it out. Sounds reasonable to me.The Real Feel Wood. Accept no substitutes.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13147290573966561009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-75009910529310117682013-04-09T12:47:46.196-04:002013-04-09T12:47:46.196-04:00I am glad MLB has expanded the formatI am glad MLB has expanded the formatmickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-90328552752525841372013-04-09T12:46:02.378-04:002013-04-09T12:46:02.378-04:00JD
I did not articulate my point well. On your po...JD<br /><br />I did not articulate my point well. On your point, then 2 AFC or 2 NFC could play in Superbowl. I am not all suggesting that. I am saying inter league is a good thing and that the old hypocrisy from Bowie Kuhn in 1969 is that MLB will keep its integrity My point is Kuhn was WRONG about not allowing inner league play on that argument because the so called integrity went out the door by expanding the playoff format.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42747698667378701572013-04-09T12:38:00.243-04:002013-04-09T12:38:00.243-04:00Dave, the lady I spoke to on Friday said she had, ...Dave, the lady I spoke to on Friday said she had, in fact, received my request. So they probably have yours. It doesn't seem like this process is saving any time for them.NatsLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814911056080758503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-28254064103191377552013-04-09T12:28:00.731-04:002013-04-09T12:28:00.731-04:00NatsLady @10:40, I just called the ticket office s...NatsLady @10:40, I just called the ticket office seconds ago about a game-swap. I made a request online to swap ONE of my tickets off of this coming Thursday, plus ONE of my tickets in a different section off of a different game, etc. etc., plus an upgrade. I.e., a rather complicated swap.<br /><br />The guy I just spoke with (Andrew) told me that I'd be "taken care of," but he didn't give me any indication as to exactly when I'd hear back. I told him I had done the online exchange request early last week, and he kept saying things like, "It'll work out."<br /><br />Frankly, the rhythm of his discourse led me to believe he was trying to end the call.<br /><br />So I hope the swap works. The thing that concerns me most of all is that I have no idea whether or not my exchange request actually went through originally, because we don't get any kind of email confirmation that we've made it.<br /><br />I miss the old season-ticket system, to tell you the truth. I felt like I was dealing with human beings then. Now I'm not sure whom I'm dealing with.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07243007019646325480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71208416735008626182013-04-09T12:27:54.871-04:002013-04-09T12:27:54.871-04:00
Joe Seamhead,
The issue is that the veteran DH...<br /> Joe Seamhead,<br /><br /> The issue is that the veteran DH player makes way more money than the prospect from minors fighting for the 25th spot.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-42128280220625365992013-04-09T12:27:11.361-04:002013-04-09T12:27:11.361-04:00Going to the game tonight. I usually park in the $...Going to the game tonight. I usually park in the $5 lot but they made it $10 this season. Anyone know of better parking options?dhall88https://www.blogger.com/profile/06476863580115365190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-58834280598299544762013-04-09T12:26:46.942-04:002013-04-09T12:26:46.942-04:00Mick,
In that case the WS shouldn't be betwe...<br /> Mick,<br /><br /> In that case the WS shouldn't be between the AL champ and the NL champ. There should be an opportunity for 2 NL teams to play for the title if they are the best teams.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38725254442871868712013-04-09T12:22:53.107-04:002013-04-09T12:22:53.107-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-19854907264376901302013-04-09T12:21:55.449-04:002013-04-09T12:21:55.449-04:00Anyone know where one could find stats on Interlea...Anyone know where one could find stats on Interleague play for the past few years based on whether the games were played in the NL or AL parks? It's always been my assumption that the AL teams have a big advantage playing at home because their rosters are constructed to have a very good hitter playing DH, maybe even one of their better hitters, while NL teams are forced to use a bench player -- someone who by definition is not as good as the regulars. In 2010, we had Willie Harris and Christian Guzman DHing. (Remember those ridiculous days of Riggleman, when Morse sat on the bench and Willie Harris was the DH?) At least this year we have Tracy and TyMo.<br /><br />National League teams have the advantage at home. Not only do the AL pitchers struggle at the plate (not just at hitting but at bunting), but the AL team has to decide whether to play their DH with his subpar defense in the field. So maybe the two advantages cancel each other out. Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-50522166723613177792013-04-09T12:17:35.621-04:002013-04-09T12:17:35.621-04:00
Sec 222,
Your idea has been discussed in the pa...<br /> Sec 222,<br /><br />Your idea has been discussed in the past. In fact we have had April postponements in Montreal due to Snow. As I recall the suggestion was to start in the cold weather cities 2 weeks later.<br /><br />The fear has always been that a team can start like 2 - 10 or 3 - 9 on the road and it would really deflate their home opener hoopla if they would get off to a bad start.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464376699196421043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-14074833910004650122013-04-09T12:15:34.875-04:002013-04-09T12:15:34.875-04:00The only reason to not have inter league play was ...The only reason to not have inter league play was eliminated back in 1969, when both leagues went to 2 divisions. The tradition was over at that point of having only a World series among the AL and NL champs. We now have 10 playoff teams (5 in each division). It is ridiculous not to have inter league play as it would have been ridiculous to not have it in the NFL back in 1970<br /><br />DEFINITELY, inter league play is exciting an allows fans of all ages to see the stars live in both leagues mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829941762393424812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-86856234444923899142013-04-09T12:14:19.878-04:002013-04-09T12:14:19.878-04:00Section 222 said...
ARI, ATL, HOU, KC or STL, LAA...<em>Section 222 said...<br /><br />ARI, ATL, HOU, KC or STL, LAA, LAD, MIA, MIL, OAK, SD, SEA, SF, TBR, TEX, TOR. That's 15 locations that are much better for playing baseball in April than Chicago, New York, or even Washington, DC.</em><br /><br />And conversely, there should be no baseball played in June, July, or August in Texas, Phoenix, Miami, or anywhere else they have to pull the roof over your head and turn on the air conditioning.<br /><br />Or any time at all in Philadelphia. Just because.Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-32765035926784037212013-04-09T12:14:11.167-04:002013-04-09T12:14:11.167-04:00The Werewolf tag for JWerth in Baseball References...The Werewolf tag for JWerth in Baseball References makes sense. Werewolves stalk their prey. Werth stalks pitchers and pitches! Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17614998804163989623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-54062200844853773602013-04-09T12:12:15.935-04:002013-04-09T12:12:15.935-04:00The issue of the DH giving poor fielding, good hit...The issue of the DH giving poor fielding, good hitting players, and players towards the end of their careers, has a double edged sword. The guys at the end like Papa Ortiz, etc have already made a bundle of dough, in most cases. For each of those guys, along with the no glove/good bat guys there is a deserving young guy in the minors whose way to a 25 man roster is being blocked because they have the misfortune of being controlled by an AL team.Joe Seamheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17000259234420985114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-43171981227908055612013-04-09T12:10:57.799-04:002013-04-09T12:10:57.799-04:00natsfan1a said...
Thanks much, and I just bou...<em>natsfan1a said...<br /><br /> Thanks much, and I just bought you a drink. :-) </em><br />Seeing as how you owe infinite drinks, I expect I won't actually be collecting until the end of time, probably at <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1877624-the-restaurant-at-the-end-of-the-universe" rel="nofollow">The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.</a>Candidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384645593063095481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-31824469838584284952013-04-09T12:10:24.031-04:002013-04-09T12:10:24.031-04:00Huge fan of interleague play. I wish they would a...Huge fan of interleague play. I wish they would add another 9 games or so to make it an even 30. These games are fun because we don't get to see teams like the Sox or Tigers play very often. I can't tell you how much I am dreading watching the Nats play the Marlins and Mets (although Matt Harvey is already a beast) 30 times. Talk about boring. Alphabet Soup Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06584549171782322500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-38003936733337718222013-04-09T12:07:26.731-04:002013-04-09T12:07:26.731-04:00I have no idea why interleague play througout the ...I have no idea why interleague play througout the year is such a big deal. What is so strange about the Nats playing an early series like this? Particularly playing at home where there will be no DH. Does it make any difference at all that the Nats play the White Sox before they play the Phillies, Mets or Braves (who are coming in this weekend)? Much ado about nothing.<br /><br />One problem that the larger mix of possible opponents in April might solve is the risk of playing baseball in sub-40 degree temperatures in early April. Why not schedule the first two series of the year in the warm(er) weather or domed parks of the following teams:<br /><br />ARI, ATL, HOU, KC or STL, LAA, LAD, MIA, MIL, OAK, SD, SEA, SF, TBR, TEX, TOR. That's 15 locations that are much better for playing baseball in April than Chicago, New York, or even Washington, DC. That's not to say that it's never cold or rains in Atlanta or San Francisco in April, but the possibility of inclement weather marring the first week of the season would be greatly reduced. <br /><br />Other than tradition, anyone see a problem with this? <br /><br />Section 222https://www.blogger.com/profile/17106128453333996193noreply@blogger.com