tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post5311224208942871545..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Friday 08/10 A.M. Quickie:Ankiel, Daly, Beckham, C. Johnson, More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-70859457618243679662007-08-10T16:32:00.000-04:002007-08-10T16:32:00.000-04:00brian-That would never happen. Besides, it's not l...brian-<BR/><BR/>That would never happen. Besides, it's not like Aaron Durley was any better than other kids. He wasn't the best hitter, fielder, or anything else on their team. He was too slow in the field but had an OK glove at 1st base. But if you've ever watched the LLWS you know that the pitching is what wins games. Pitchers killed him because his strikezone was roughly the size of the entire state that Williamsport resides in. It's not like he had any advantages.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-40888026725117198052007-08-10T16:24:00.000-04:002007-08-10T16:24:00.000-04:00They really should just have SIZE requirements ins...They really should just have SIZE requirements instead of AGE requirements. Let the 4-8 to 5-2 crowd play among themselves.....5-2 to 5-8....and then anything over 5-8?Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-20997345957375574732007-08-10T15:43:00.000-04:002007-08-10T15:43:00.000-04:00lawdogg, chitown-Since the Danny Almonte debacle t...lawdogg, chitown-<BR/><BR/>Since the Danny Almonte debacle they are really hardcore about birth certificates. If there is any doubt they do an in depth investigation and if they still can't figure it out they make the kid inelligible.<BR/><BR/>Last year though, I have to say that when I stood near Aaron Durley who was 6"8, 256 pounds, size 19 shoe, at just over 13 years old I was shocked.<BR/><BR/>What's weird is that there was no dispute over his birth because he was born in Houston and his certificate was on file.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-13677080681147441362007-08-10T15:22:00.000-04:002007-08-10T15:22:00.000-04:00I don't think it was the 12 year olds that are big...I don't think it was the 12 year olds that are bigger, but the illebgal 14/15 year olds on the team. Danny Almonte anyone?Darklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-6104511838013939992007-08-10T15:01:00.000-04:002007-08-10T15:01:00.000-04:00Harold Reynolds is much better than Steve "DoucheN...Harold Reynolds is much better than Steve "DoucheNozzle" Phillips any day of the week. How was that guy a GM anyway? It's a shame that an out of office hug got Reynolds fired. <BR/><BR/>@ lawdog - You are absolutely correct (not a former pitcher but I do not the inner workings of baseball) that a curveball thrown the correct way does absolutely no more damage than any other pitch. Pitching is something that is not a natural motion and can lead to injury no matter what pitch is thrown.<BR/><BR/>The LLWS used to be great but when the 12 year olds are bigger than some MLB players (Eckstein for example) the game just isn't that great anymore.chitown italianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005966579859344446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78006178587698905372007-08-10T14:31:00.000-04:002007-08-10T14:31:00.000-04:00What a total tool Pat Forde is from ESPN.com.He ha...What a total tool Pat Forde is from ESPN.com.He has FSU, NC State finishing one,and two not doing any research in his chat.How does he still have a job?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-81070193496540127392007-08-10T14:21:00.000-04:002007-08-10T14:21:00.000-04:00Why doesn't Oregon volunteer to give up THEIR home...Why doesn't Oregon volunteer to give up THEIR home game?<BR/><BR/>Because Oregon has permission to play in China in 2009 (Aug 27, 28 or 29) which is the Boise St home game. Boise St has already said if they take it, they want another home game from Oregon another season so they don't lose a home game.MECUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10864126341891048145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-24634359843249031082007-08-10T13:11:00.000-04:002007-08-10T13:11:00.000-04:00Hey, as long as it favors Ham. I'm OK w/it ;)Hey, as long as it favors Ham. I'm OK w/it ;)thistlewarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933316654294968024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-53078435777810712222007-08-10T13:09:00.000-04:002007-08-10T13:09:00.000-04:00thistle warrior-I'd say your hometown is the favor...thistle warrior-<BR/><BR/>I'd say your hometown is the favorite against Indiana. They beat them 2-0 the first time and Ohio has won all 5 of their games by a combined score of 53-11 while Indiana has gone 3-2 with a total score of 31-15.<BR/><BR/>I don't like how in that region they have 6 teams but you only play 4 first round games though. That seems stupid. Ohio missed playing the only other good team (Illinios) and Indiana missed playing the worst team (Wisconsin). That just doesn't seem fair.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-79740183116338837862007-08-10T12:59:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:59:00.000-04:00I cant believe irons is out for the year, chris pe...I cant believe irons is out for the year, chris perry is out for half the season as well, and we all know about chris henry. good thing the bengals are loaded on offense.<BR/><BR/>i was watching the lions-bengals game last night and saw calvin johnson almost roll his knee very awkwardly while run blocking in 3rd quarter, i cant believe they would even let him block in a preseason game.willie_dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17003280708908799466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-59345578909625878652007-08-10T12:54:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:54:00.000-04:00@Lawdog1214-Damn it, damn it, DAMN IT!@Lawdog1214-<BR/><BR/>Damn it, damn it, DAMN IT!thistlewarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933316654294968024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-56992059327366138152007-08-10T12:53:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:53:00.000-04:00Hey Guy, don't feel so bad. I really like the LLWS...Hey Guy, don't feel so bad. I really like the LLWS too. For me it started when my parents and I stopped in Williamsport to visit the LLHOF on a vacation when I was about 6 or 7 years old. Then in '91 and '93 teams from our city (Hamilton, OH) went to the WS, so it became a pretty big deal and I've watched it every year ever since (but I've never been to the series).<BR/><BR/>Anyways, everyone is pretty exited again this year in Hamilton because the team is in the regional finals tomorrow night.thistlewarriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933316654294968024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-45119838987808146052007-08-10T12:42:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:42:00.000-04:00Kenny Irons tore is damn ACL. The Bengals just ca...Kenny Irons tore is damn ACL. <BR/><BR/>The Bengals just can't seem to catch a break in the running back injury department.<BR/><BR/>http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=6185Darklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-60673797846680101702007-08-10T12:40:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:40:00.000-04:00jhawk:Being a former pitcher, a curveball thrown t...jhawk:<BR/><BR/>Being a former pitcher, a curveball thrown the correct way does not affect the arm any moreso than a fastball. It is the exact same motion. The difference is in the wrist. If done correctly no damage should be done that is out of the norm from a normal throwing motion.<BR/><BR/>The problem is that kids are taught to snap the wrist/elbow in an effort to put more spin on the ball. This turns the pitch more into a slider than a curveball.Darklawdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060727121837662812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-22147861235125353782007-08-10T12:32:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:32:00.000-04:00if the jeter story pops up on TMZ, then i am runni...if the jeter story pops up on TMZ, then i am running with it being legit. it is a pretty reliable source.David Kippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09873631867494898033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-46276480517888545132007-08-10T12:31:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:31:00.000-04:00Well, the mandatory play rule is one plate appeare...Well, the mandatory play rule is one plate appearence and 3 defensive outs.<BR/><BR/>They have long had the mercy rule of if a team leads by 10 runs at the end of 4 or 5 innings the game is over.<BR/><BR/>The "Special Pinch Runner" Rule is that you can pinch run for a guy but don't have to take him out of the game. But you can only do it once an inning, and only once for the same player, and only once with the same player, and it doesn't count towards the runner's mandatory play. The runner also must not be currently in the game.<BR/><BR/>The new rule this year is pitch count limits. If you pitch less than 20 pitches nothing happens. If you pitch between 20-45 then you can't pitch for 1 calendar day. If you pitch more than 45 you have to sit out 2 calendar days. And a pitcher can't pitch more than 85 pitches in 1 game although he is aloud to finish the batter he is pitching to. Pitches thrown during intentional walks do not count as pitches.<BR/><BR/>You can't leave a base to steal untill the ball has crossed home plate and the game lasts 6 innings.<BR/><BR/>Other than that, all the rules are the same.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-47522689329205459632007-08-10T12:30:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:30:00.000-04:00Or it might be pure if so many teams didn't cheat ...Or it might be pure if so many teams didn't cheat and have 16 year old kids. Don't they know that's way too old for Guy's tastes? Okay... we're done with that. <BR/><BR/>Also, the ESPN coverage hasn't been the same without Harold Reynolds.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57531266505737887712007-08-10T12:28:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:28:00.000-04:00KC to Omaha is roughly 3 hours, very very boring d...KC to Omaha is roughly 3 hours, very very boring drive because there's basically nothing between the two cities.<BR/><BR/>Over the years my enjoyment of the LLWS has dropped. A bunch of these kids are my size or bigger (5'9") and are supposedly only 12. They've outgrown the size of the diamond and it's ruined the game in my opinion. <BR/><BR/>And the prude in me wonders how these coaches let 12 year olds go out there throwing curveball after curveball after curveball shredding their elbows.jhawkjjmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297634924511036895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54041856071879289352007-08-10T12:19:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:19:00.000-04:00The thing is, the baseball *might* be sorta pure (...The thing is, the baseball *might* be sorta pure (except for the "everyone must play 2 innings and bat once rule....I used to pray that only 9 people on my team would actually show up on any one night)....but with ESPN making it an annual hoo-hah, we just KNOW that won't last much longer....obvious signs of erosion yet?Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-7119559180165834872007-08-10T12:12:00.001-04:002007-08-10T12:12:00.001-04:00Omaha from KC is only a few hours. The CWS is awes...Omaha from KC is only a few hours. The CWS is awesome when I was in school at Nebraska I went to Rosenblatt a couple of times.futurelegendvinceyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175243502967953702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-48949083699895445692007-08-10T12:12:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:12:00.000-04:00On the Jeter thing, I know that I am imitating ano...On the Jeter thing, I know that I am imitating another illustrious commenter, but does the Herpes thing make Jeter more Now?<BR/><BR/><BR/>If not on ESPN, maybe for Trojan?pv845https://www.blogger.com/profile/05318367429970619320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-3168701152617612922007-08-10T12:10:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:10:00.000-04:00Hmmm... sorry dude. That does suck. Maybe we'll ta...Hmmm... sorry dude. That does suck. Maybe we'll take it a bit easier on you. The LLWS does sound like a lot of fun though, and it's kind of funny how serious you guys seem to take it. <BR/><BR/>I've heard Omaha for the CWS is also awesome at Rosenblatt. I'm hoping to make a trek out there at some point. How far is Omaha from KC?ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-50629622147702463052007-08-10T11:54:00.001-04:002007-08-10T11:54:00.001-04:00I guess my therapist would say that going to the L...I guess my therapist would say that going to the LLWS is somehow connected to the fact that I would have gone as a kid as a player had I not shredded a tendon in my shoulder throwing a fastball the season I was 12.GuyInTheCornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281686811471557576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-88071601751934744782007-08-10T11:54:00.000-04:002007-08-10T11:54:00.000-04:00hey dan - i know this is 2 days late but i just r...hey dan - i know this is 2 days late but i just read your thots on costas reaction to bonds and you couldnt be more right. costas is a dickhead. he really sucks and i hope the entire world now ignores him, at the very least his miserable ideas about baseball and about how its 'supposed' to be played. seriously, what an ass that guy.Ken Dynamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061339942941183172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-56787250338711527922007-08-10T11:50:00.000-04:002007-08-10T11:50:00.000-04:00todd~ I totally got your Dumb and Dumber reference...todd~ I totally got your Dumb and Dumber reference, but didn't get to comment on it until just now!! <BR/>Awesome!<BR/><BR/>Ugh, if Jeter has herpes and is sharing the wealth, it just makes me dislike him even more. He's not even that good-looking. I'd take A-Rod in a heartbeat, if he wasn't a Yank-me.<BR/><BR/>Just a girl's perspective on that rumor hahaJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071405721004631626noreply@blogger.com