Stlboiler23 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 19 hours ago, IU Scott said: Reds have the lead again in the 6th inning 5-3 so wonder who will blow this lead. Reds beat the Cards getaway lineup haha. I wish Shildt would’ve started the A team to go for the 4 game sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 4:57 PM, IU Scott said: They were called that by the media for many years. Cubs fans would still go to the games even when they were losing 90+ games a year because of the stadium and not the team. Because of Wrigley? Lol that place is a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Reds beat the Cards getaway lineup haha. I wish Shildt would’ve started the A team to go for the 4 game sweep. Don't you have a Purdue or St. Louis website to visit? Asking for a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said: Because of Wrigley? Lol that place is a dump. Far from a dump. Don't know if you've been there lately, but with all of the renovations they've done, it's on par with Fenway as one of the cathedrals of baseball. Even before that it was much better than the multi-purpose mausoleums of the 70s and 80s like Riverfront, Three Rivers, and Busch II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Far from a dump. Don't know if you've been there lately, but with all of the renovations they've done, it's on par with Fenway as one of the cathedrals of baseball. Even before that it was much better than the multi-purpose mausoleums of the 70s and 80s like Riverfront, Three Rivers, and Busch II C'mon man Wrigley is a dump...can't wait to get back there!!!!!!! To me it is the Mecca of the baseball world and I am a Reds fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Stlboiler23 said: Because of Mackey? Lol that place is a dump. Agree 100% with the statement above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 32 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Agree 100% with the statement above. The irony is there sometimes. He's a good poster (most of the time) but I do laugh when anyone from West Lafayette or a supporter of said program comments on facilities and beauty of a stadium....in any sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: The irony is there sometimes. He's a good poster (most of the time) but I do laugh when anyone from West Lafayette or a supporter of said program comments on facilities and beauty of a stadium....in any sport. LOL...look on the bright side. He hasn't cut on Soldier Field...YET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 52 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: The irony is there sometimes. He's a good poster (most of the time) but I do laugh when anyone from West Lafayette or a supporter of said program comments on facilities and beauty of a stadium....in any sport. I can be objective when commenting on facilities and stadiums. Lol I’ll admit Ross-Ade is a dump. Hopefully in 2 or 3 years the renovation will spruce it up. Mackey is far from a dump though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, rico said: LOL...look on the bright side. He hasn't cut on Soldier Field...YET. Never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Far from a dump. Don't know if you've been there lately, but with all of the renovations they've done, it's on par with Fenway as one of the cathedrals of baseball. Even before that it was much better than the multi-purpose mausoleums of the 70s and 80s like Riverfront, Three Rivers, and Busch II Was there about a month and a half ago and I still contend it’s a dump. Has it gotten better? Absolutely. But still a dump haha. Oh and Busch II was awful haha. Busch III is so much better in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Was there about a month and a half ago and I still contend it’s a dump. Has it gotten better? Absolutely. But still a dump haha. Oh and Busch II was awful haha. Busch III is so much better in every way. So I have a question...does Purdue put recognition of their 5 TOTAL (as in all sports...and one if those is in cheerleading and another in golf) NCAA championships in Mackey? Like maybe one in each corner and some tawdry gold plated room the opens up like the briefcase in "Pulp Fiction" where the vaunted Helms Banner is displayed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Back to baseball and talking about how much we hate the Cardinals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 10 hours ago, rico said: LOL...look on the bright side. He hasn't cut on Soldier Field...YET. I'll save him the time. Has to be one of the most poorly executed stadium upgrades ever. Reduced total crowd, hardly any technology/tv screen inside, and getting in/out as a fan sucks. Plus...city of Chicago has a rule on tailgating. 4 hours before only. Must shut it down at kickoff and can only tailgate after for 1 hour believe. People are parked in there like sardines. Love the Bears but Soldier Field renovations are/were bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I'll save him the time. Has to be one of the most poorly executed stadium upgrades ever. Reduced total crowd, hardly any technology/tv screen inside, and getting in/out as a fan sucks. Plus...city of Chicago has a rule on tailgating. 4 hours before only. Must shut it down at kickoff and can only tailgate after for 1 hour believe. People are parked in there like sardines. Love the Bears but Soldier Field renovations are/were bad. Soldier field looks like a UFO crashed land into old soldier field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Soldier field looks like a UFO crashed land into old soldier field That's how I always described it. But, it's the McCaskeys...I expected nothing less... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 21 minutes ago, IUFLA said: That's how I always described it. But, it's the McCaskeys...I expected nothing less... 35 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Soldier field looks like a UFO crashed land into old soldier field To put into perspective (and I'll return to baseball) Soldier Field renovations cost was just under $700 Million in 2003. Lucas Oil when finished and opened in 2008 cost $720 Million and can be used for F4's and other events because of retractable roof. One city put lipstick on a national monument the other built brand new at basically the same costs. I love my Bears but the stadium planning stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Seeking6 said: I'll save him the time. Has to be one of the most poorly executed stadium upgrades ever. Reduced total crowd, hardly any technology/tv screen inside, and getting in/out as a fan sucks. Plus...city of Chicago has a rule on tailgating. 4 hours before only. Must shut it down at kickoff and can only tailgate after for 1 hour believe. People are parked in there like sardines. Love the Bears but Soldier Field renovations are/were bad. Do you think they’ll do another round of upgrades before too long or not for awhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 After a lengthy rain delay yesterday, the Yankees were blanked by the Rangers 7 to zip! This loss ended their 220 game streak of not scoring any runs, the second most in MLB history! Tanaka pitched 6 strong innings before the relief crew coughed up the runs. IMO, the Astros are the odds on favorite to win the WS with their formidable pitching staff. I'm of the mind set that good pitching stops good hitting. Cashman did not make any moves to bolster the pitching and it may come back to bite 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Do you think they’ll do another round of upgrades before too long or not for awhile? Not anytime soon. City is broke, state is broke and would require McCaskey's to open up their personal checkbook....and that ain't going to happen. People can say what they want about Ricketts/Cubs but they wrote the $300 Million check from personal money for Wrigley upgrades in the ballpark and surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: After a lengthy rain delay yesterday, the Yankees were blanked by the Rangers 7 to zip! This loss ended their 220 game streak of not scoring any runs, the second most in MLB history! Tanaka pitched 6 strong innings before the relief crew coughed up the runs. IMO, the Astros are the odds on favorite to win the WS with their formidable pitching staff. I'm of the mind set that good pitching stops good hitting. Cashman did not make any moves to bolster the pitching and it may come back to bite 'em. I'll agree all day on good pitching beating good hitting...but, if the Yankees can snag the top seed and not only get the wildcard winner, and believe me, I'd much rather play Tampa Bay, Cleveland or the As than the Twinks (if Boston would somehow get in, then all bets are off), but home field. And I think Yankee Stadium is one of the all time great home field advantages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Not anytime soon. City is broke, state is broke and would require McCaskey's to open up their personal checkbook....and that ain't going to happen. People can say what they want about Ricketts/Cubs but they wrote the $300 Million check from personal money for Wrigley upgrades in the ballpark and surrounding area. If only Muggs Halas hadn't passed away early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 5:23 PM, rico said: Don't you have a Purdue or St. Louis website to visit? Asking for a friend. I'm gonna defend my fellow Cardinal fan even though I reserve the right to trash his beloved Toiletmakers. As a concession, I promise to root for the Reds when they play the Scrubbies. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Schwarber at 33 and 77. To me the 40 home runs should happen...100 rbi will be tough. Has there ever been a guy who hit 40/100 more underappreciated in recent memory? I'm sure there's someone I'm missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Schwarber at 33 and 77. To me the 40 home runs should happen...100 rbi will be tough. Has there ever been a guy who hit 40/100 more underappreciated in recent memory? I'm sure there's someone I'm missing. Right now Suarez has 40 HR and 90 RBI and never gets any credit but that happens when you play on a bad team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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