Ty Cobb

[quote name="jacf" post="810436" timestamp="1276045238"] some very talented players ..but why not name every starter from every team...there was 43 that made either 1st, 2nd or honarble mention...that is 11 short of the 54 starters from each team...that is just crazy.....what happened to the days when you named mvp and nine starters  when you name that many what is the point of having an all district team.....just crazy [/quote] I agree.  These lists get more watered down every year.  I would like to see one MVP of the district (not district MVP, offensive MVP, and defensive MVP), 2 first team pitchers, and 8 position players.  Then 2 second team pitchers and 8 position players.  This would give a total of 21 players from the district.  In essence you would have a starter and a back-up for each position.   

[quote name="KDOSullivan" post="808819" timestamp="1275599255"] [quote author=Gabe link=topic=70258.msg808795#msg808795 date=1275597489] Improve the replay system I agree with but I agree with the call standing. At this point, human error is part of this great game. [/quote] Gabe, it is no longer the "great game" it once was. It is slow paced, it dry it is boring, it needs an advertising bump, and many of the best athletes are no longer attracted to the game. When I was a kid, lived for MLB. Today, I couldn't tell you the last game I watched on TV. When I was a kid ( and even in my 30s) I loved to go to Houston to eat and then go to the Dome and watch the Astros. I went one time to Minute Maid about 3 years ago for the first time, was miserable, really couldn't see, the seat killed my back and the entire experience was well, boring. When I was a kid, I knew the starting Astros line-up by heart. Today, I think Berkman is still on the team. I still go to high school football games and find them exciting. I still watch the NFL on Sunday and really miss it this time of year. Heck, I went and saw a CFL game this past Summer when I was in Ontario an found it amazing.... I'm sorry, MLB just doesn't cut it anymore. [/quote] Your problem isn't with baseball it's the team that you choose to follow.  Everything about houston lastros baseball is bad!!!  The park looks like a warehouse, the uniforms are terrible (bring back the rainbow uniforms), you don't know the players because there are no stars on the team to keep you interested, and the farm system was emptied to go to one world series and get swept.  Don't hate the beautiful game of baseball because the lastros are bad.  Find a team that is worth watching and feel that childhood love of the game come back. Oh, and just to stay on topic, MLB can't overturn the call.  It's just part of the game.  Close plays at the plate are not overturned and those plays could actually impact the outcome of a game.  There's no way MLB can overturn the call for historical purposes that have no influence on the outcome of the game. 

Come on Speed, the picture doesn't have feelings.  Now, maybe the P-I-T-C-H-E-R is feeling a little bummed out this morning.  ;D

My all-time favorite baseball player.  Junior was everything that was right about baseball.  He played the game the way it was meant to be played--full speed all the time.  I've been lucky enough to see him play live over a dozen times.  Fans will miss his hustle, his smile, and the sweetest swing ever!!!  Simply known as "Junior" or "The Kid", he's the guy that made baseball traditionalist crazy because he wore his cap backwards.  I for one would love to see that backwards cap a few more times!!! Milton Bradley, Griffey's teammate for only a few months, turned to Mike Sweeney during batting practice and said, "on a day like this, it should rain in Seattle." Well, it is indeed raining in Seattle, maybe not from the clouds but from many people's eyes. 

I have to take the Bobcats in 2.  They are just two powerful for the mustangs. 

I don't think there's a rule against them.  Jasper had those dang thunder sticks a few years ago.  They never stopped banging 'em.  Bout drove me nuts!!!

I didn't see what happened and I really don't care, but how common knowledge are these "unwritten rules?"  The only reason that I ask is because Mark McLemore, former RANGERS second baseman, was on with Tom Grieve last night and said that he had never heard of this rule and that he ran across the diamond many times throughout his career.  Tom Grieve agreed with him, but both also agreed that they never ran over the dirt of the mound. Again, I didn't see what A-Rod did and I'm not saying to heck with these "unwritten rules", just wondering how long this particular one has been around and how many people follow this one.

[quote name="BearKats30" post="800848" timestamp="1273738256"] Not sure what the reasoning was behind the decision. As some one who played for 3 coaches in 4 years, Trawhan being one of them, he was the only one that was committed to the program. I wish he would have been there my 4 years. The others were just there. Some people should be careful of what they wish for because coahing can only get you so far. The players have to play the game. He can't hit for them, he can't pitch for them, and he can't field for them. Some people may think his techniques are wrong or he yells to much, but at some point the players and parents have to get out of the little league mentality, suck it up and play. Hope the next coach you guys get cares and produces the way he did. I wish the best for coach and I know if I was looking for a coach he would definately get my call. Silsbee will not be better off without him! [/quote] Very well said BearKats30!!!

[quote name="bevg0410" post="800671" timestamp="1273682317"] very easy to make all of the above comments when you are on the outside looking in [/quote] Does this mean that you're on the inside?  If any of the above mentioned comments are false then please let us know.

Silsbee just lost one hell of a baseball coach.  Coach Trawhon did a wonderful job turning that program around and brought respect to Silsbee baseball.  Here are just a few of his accomplishments: 2006 District championship Coach of the year #5 state ranked team in 3A   Snapped Bridge City's district winning streak. 100 wins in a little over 6 seasons. at least 4 of his players went on to play college baseball. (Brandon Chambers, Rocky Calhoun, Joel Schooling, Blake Moss) Raised enough money to make the following improvements to the baseball field: Covered batting facility Built a bullpen Brick wall behind home plate Metal fence in the outfield Rebuilt the home dugout New scoreboard Planter boxes and palm trees One of the nicest playing surfaces in the area. Silsbee baseball will miss Coach Trawhon!!!

Bridge City, and it won't be close.

Got any updates on Blake and his injury?  How did the playoffs go?

Speed kills and it did in this fight.  Mayweather was just too fast for Mosley.  I didn't realize there would be that much of a difference in hand speed between these two fighters.  Mayweather dominated rounds 3-12.  The fight couldn't end fast enough for Mosley!!!  

[quote name="bullets13000" post="790467" timestamp="1271304445"] now 5-3, should be 7-1 if not for two blown saves by francisco.  they've got a tough schedule coming up.  they finish with cleveland tmorrow, then have 3 @ the yankees, 3 @ the red sox, and then three @ home against the tigers.  if they can go 4-5 over that span, i'll be happy.  anything better than that is a bonus. [/quote] That's a horrible 9 game stretch to go through.  The yankees and red sox are contenders every year and the RANGERS couldn't beat the tigers last year to save their lives.  Anywhere around .500 would be awesome for this part of the schedule.

[quote name="Jake Sully" post="789168" timestamp="1271086866"] [quote author=Ty Cobb link=topic=68262.msg788037#msg788037 date=1270824326] Someone explain what happened in this game.  All that has been said is that a player was talking trash.  Trash talk goes on in every sport on almost every level.  I don't see a problem with it.  Some of the best athletes in sports were also some of the best trash talkers.  See Michael Jordan vs the Knicks or Reggie Miller vs the Knicks. [/quote] Everyone picks on the Knicks! That doesn't mean you're a man! The Knicks are wussies! [/quote] Well there's the pot calling the kettle black.  You are the one who brought up trash talking in this thread and here you go talking trash yourself.  Leave the poor knicks alone, they didn't do anything to you.  Now, how about answering the question at hand, what happened in this game?

Someone explain what happened in this game.  All that has been said is that a player was talking trash.  Trash talk goes on in every sport on almost every level.  I don't see a problem with it.  Some of the best athletes in sports were also some of the best trash talkers.  See Michael Jordan vs the Knicks or Reggie Miller vs the Knicks.

Going to say the Tigers win a close game.  Silsbee by 2.

[quote name="Gametime23" post="787706" timestamp="1270753867"] Pitch count depends on the kid and how in shape he is. Pitching has a lot to do with the legs, abs and back which most parents are unaware of.  I relied on my legs and not my arm. Good weight traing and conditioning allows kids to throw more pitches. everyday long toss if they can get their arms into that kinda shape because that adds velocity and longevity. [/quote] Good write up.  These are the points that I wish everyone, especially players, would get through their heads. 

I'll take BC by 3 or more. 

BC will win.  They are the best team in this district!!!

Great job RANGERS!!!  That's the way to open the season. 

Where's Sting and Hulk Hogan?

Blake is catching?  I know he can play 2nd and 3rd but didn't know he was a catcher.  Good to see Blake doing well. 

Going with the Bobcats in this game.

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