ScottFromWyoming wrote:

If he had played one more year he would have played against 9 teams as the AL expanded for the first time the year after he retired. 

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Ted was also a pilot in WWII and Korea  (39 combat missions and John Glenn's wingman). He was also an expert fly fisherman. 

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
You could be right The Yankees acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Red Sox and dumped 3 underwhelming pitchers

 GeneP59 wrote:

:lol: I'm sure the Yankees are all in on him and Shohei, even though I don't think Shohei's going to be worth what he's going to get paid. If he ever pitches again I'll be mildly surprised.

Red Sox, reportedly amongst teams looking at signing top Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.  If we are lucky to acquire him then we can have a fire Sale.   

TIL that Ted Williams, for example, played 2300 games in his career. Against only 7 teams. 

 oldviolin wrote:

The Dash but I have a Grasshopper t shirt because I like the name better

 haresfur wrote: 
Which was the home team?

 rgio wrote:
I got to watch the Dash play the Grasshoppers on a glorious evening last June. It was pretty much sold out but there were a lot of empty seats.

 rgio wrote:

Angels are a black hole; I hope he and Shohei find new teams.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Yesterday on ESPN...

Why the Phillies should trade for Mike Trout

 Proclivities wrote:
A good friend of mine's son played for the Bulls this year...which is what got me to wonderin'

 rgio wrote:
There is a movement to get a MLB team in Raleigh, NC - the owner of the Hurricanes NHL team is very eager to make it happen.  I'm not sure how close it is to be considered by the league though.  Minor league baseball is pretty popular around the state - particularly the Durham Bulls.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
There's something weird about the Raiders and the A's being in Vegas. Sorta like Elvis going off to Vegas and making all those lousy movies. The edgy and hip getting put into a glass case of curiosities. 

It's gotta really hurt to be a sports fan in Oakland...

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I'm surprised the Carolinas don't have a team/aren't mentioned.  Something between ATL and DC.  Nashville I guess is "in the neighborhood". 

Great part of the country to watch baseball on a summer evening.

 rgio wrote:

Vegas has long been a candidate for the 31st team, along with Nashville 32nd, IIRC. 

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Trivia question:  What professional sports franchise has the most championships in Philadelphia history?

Answer:  The Las Vegas A's (5)

It's funny, but I'm not quite sure outside of the ownership group, who is in favor of the move to LV?  I heard the Vegas natives on the Phillies (Harper and Stott) say they thought an expansion team was more appropriate for Vegas.  I would guess that Vegas likes the idea that visitors will combine a trip to see their home-town club and Vegas in one vacation/long weekend.  I don't think I'd go to Vegas in July to see the Phillies, but in May...maybe.

 geoff_morphini wrote:

It's crazy. The LV market is smaller. A made-for-TV game like football, I can see it making some sense. But MLB needs butts in seats. Oakland has a great fan base potential.

It's possible they're trying to force the city to pass the stadium bill. Oakland has $0.9BN set aside for one, but if Fisher is going to own the stadium, I wouldn't do it either.

edit: Ah I just watched Manfred's announcement and it's a done deal. 

 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

So, Oakland has lost its basketball, football, and baseball teams. Really too bad

MLB approves —unanimously— the move to Vegas. It still makes no sense and they're going to be without a stadium anywhere after next year. The Vegas one won't be ready until 2028.