Stangstag Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 I don't like the name. Is there some kind of connection to the city or it's history? Seems like they pulled it out of a hat. Spiders was a nearly unanimous choice amongst Indians fans. Dolan chose Guardians so they can reuse the "dians" portion for all the stadium signs and save some cash
Brownie19 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Cleveland Spiders made perfect sense, the Guardians is stupid. what's the history there?
Brownie19 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2188411/cleveland-renaming-baseball-team-as-guardians-after-2021-season Splurged to get Tom Hanks. He makes it all sound great. I really don't care too much either way.
Laika Community Moderator Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://www.ideastream.org/news/exploring-the-history-and-popularity-of-cleveland-s-guardians-of-traffic
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 what's the history there? Where the Spiders or Guardians, Cleveland were once called the Spiders for a decade or so, as for the Guardians IDK.
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/2188411/cleveland-renaming-baseball-team-as-guardians-after-2021-season Splurged to get Tom Hanks. He makes it all sound great. I really don't care too much either way. https://www.ideastream.org/news/exploring-the-history-and-popularity-of-cleveland-s-guardians-of-traffic Thanks so the Guardian Statues from the bridge are the Guardians of Cleveland, I get it I guess. It's still s***** Cleveland. Spiders had more of a baseball connection though. Ain't my team.
wilko Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 So the Cleveland Indians are now the Cleveland Guardians (of the galaxy?) not a big fan initially, maybe it'll grow on me Stupid name. Thanks Gen Z and Alpha (beta cuck).
Brownie19 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2021/7/22/22588892/iowa-field-of-dreams-game-ballpark-ready-for-debut This looks incredible. Great job by MLB. I can't see from these pictures, but I assume there's a fence 'just' in front of the corn eh? yeah, has to be, but they seemingly have done a great job with the promo photos to make it look like there isn't so it replicates the movie.
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2021/7/22/22588892/iowa-field-of-dreams-game-ballpark-ready-for-debut This looks incredible. Great job by MLB. I can't see from these pictures, but I assume there's a fence 'just' in front of the corn eh? yeah, has to be, but they seemingly have done a great job with the promo photos to make it look like there isn't so it replicates the movie. Slick!
G-Snarls Community Moderator Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2021/7/22/22588892/iowa-field-of-dreams-game-ballpark-ready-for-debut This looks incredible. Great job by MLB. I can't see from these pictures, but I assume there's a fence 'just' in front of the corn eh? yeah, has to be, but they seemingly have done a great job with the promo photos to make it look like there isn't so it replicates the movie. That's going to be so cool Have to watch the movie this weekend
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 That's going to be so cool Have to watch the movie this weekend Great idea. And I hope the Chisox pound the s*** out of the Yankees.
The Cats Ass Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2021/7/22/22588892/iowa-field-of-dreams-game-ballpark-ready-for-debut This looks incredible. Great job by MLB. I can't see from these pictures, but I assume there's a fence 'just' in front of the corn eh? yeah, has to be, but they seemingly have done a great job with the promo photos to make it look like there isn't so it replicates the movie. You can just see barely see the fence. It's more noticeable in LF with there being some kind of pathway behind it there. The teams will have to be wearing throwback jerseys, right?
Brownie19 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 You can just see barely see the fence. It's more noticeable in LF with there being some kind of pathway behind it there. The teams will have to be wearing throwback jerseys, right? I'd have to think so yes. They should make them wear the throwback gloves and catchers gear too just to spice things up!
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Weird for the Rays I hope this has nothing to do with deGrom. Rays have too much pitching, I wonder what they're getting back. Still an odd move. Deal is done pending medicals, hmm... Doesn't make any sense. Edited July 23, 2021 by Spanky99
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Rays are lining something up aren't they? Looks that way doesn't it.
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Calling up Baz? Nah, it's something else. They had 6 starters, lol.
G-Snarls Community Moderator Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Rays must have a few more moves coming for sure They wouldn't just trade Hill away otherwise Unless they think he's out of juice and the Mets are just that desperate
Ray Verified Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 The only above-average starter the Rays have on their roster as of now is Shane McLanahan (102 ERA+). The others are Ryan Yarborough (86 ERA+), Michael Wacha (77 ERA+). And then a collection of long men/opener types. Gotta think they trade for a starter or two here soon.
G-Snarls Community Moderator Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 The only above-average starter the Rays have on their roster as of now is Shane McLanahan (102 ERA+). The others are Ryan Yarborough (86 ERA+), Michael Wacha (77 ERA+). And then a collection of long men/opener types. Gotta think they trade for a starter or two here soon. I don't know who they would target though They seemingly couldn't afford to keep Snell or Morton who were both on reasonable contracts They need good Glasnow back
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 The only above-average starter the Rays have on their roster as of now is Shane McLanahan (102 ERA+). The others are Ryan Yarborough (86 ERA+), Michael Wacha (77 ERA+). And then a collection of long men/opener types. Gotta think they trade for a starter or two here soon. Those long men opener types have that pen #1 in the league, Archer's a start or two away from coming back, They might just call up an RP or 2 slight chance they call up Baz, he's been lights out.
RustyTrombone Verified Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 The only above-average starter the Rays have on their roster as of now is Shane McLanahan (102 ERA+). The others are Ryan Yarborough (86 ERA+), Michael Wacha (77 ERA+). And then a collection of long men/opener types. Gotta think they trade for a starter or two here soon. Patino. Hes got great potential.
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Patino. Hes got great potential. Yes, very talented.
glory Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 Patino. Hes got great potential. He's going to breakout in 2022.
RustyTrombone Verified Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 He's going to breakout in 2022. The Rays pitching factory will get him optimized very soon.
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 The Rays pitching factory will get him optimized very soon. McClanahan/Patino/Baz and Mckay just about ready, like clockwork.
RustyTrombone Verified Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 McClanahan/Patino/Baz and Mckay just about ready, like clockwork. I forgot about Mckay what happened to that dude? Is he still hitting?
Spanky__99 Old-Timey Member Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 I forgot about Mckay what happened to that dude? Is he still hitting? Not anymore... they think it slowed down his development yada, yada... Prospects TLDR: He needs to stay healthy and arguably focus exclusively on pitching, but McKay has solid stuff than plays up due to outstanding command. RotoWire News: McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch in a rehab appearance Tuesday for the Rays' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports. (7/19/2021) He's on his way back from injury, he'll be a multi inning SP/RP later in the season, much like Pearson but later.
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