Orioles (Morton) vs Blue Jays (Gausman): 3/28/25, 7:07pm

[Governator]

Just now, Masterbather said:

Damn that's a tough one. That's a really tough pill to swallow. I don't know if I could have accepted that one as readily as you have. There will probably be some ups and downs still to come emotionally. Good friends and family goes a long ways.

Yea, I guess the word accepted is a bit of an overreach.  The sadness is mostly missing him right now and I'm not angry, I've slowly accepting that it was his time. I feel very thankful for all the support we've had and it's allowed me to reconnect with some past friends as a result.  I've also learned my mother has a lot more friends than I do.

[Masterbather]

1 minute ago, Spanky99 said:

I feel you man, my pops is on his way out the door right now with dementia, don't wish this shitshow on anybody. My sincere condolences Gov.

 

That's what got my dad as well. Absolutely terrible. I took small comfort in the fact that he himself did not realize what was happening, it's everybody around them that pays the price mostly. Best of luck. 

[Orgfiller]

You hate to see brutal framing being rewarded like that.

[Governator]

5 minutes ago, Spanky99 said:

I feel you man, my pops is on his way out the door right now with dementia, don't wish this shitshow on anybody. My sincere condolences Gov.

 

I'm sorry to hear man, I've talked to doctors and they all agree that he would have had the most peaceful death at least without pain so I'm thankful he didn't have to go through the struggles of being.... older or sick.

[Orgfiller]

Is this ump Adley Rutschman’s biggest fan? These are some horrible frame jobs that he’s letting pass.

[Governator]

Just now, Orgfiller said:

Is this ump Adley Rutschman’s biggest fan? These are some horrible frame jobs that he’s letting pass.

Was the challenge of balls and strikes only for Spring Training as a test?

[Spanky99]

Just now, Governator said:

Was the challenge of balls and strikes only for Spring Training as a test?

Yup.

[Governator]

Just now, Spanky99 said:

Yup.

Hmmm, do you think it would hurt the value of some of the best framers in the game?

[Orgfiller]

1 minute ago, Governator said:

Was the challenge of balls and strikes only for Spring Training as a test?

Yeah, hopefully in play for 2026.

[Masterbather]

4 minutes ago, Governator said:

I'm sorry to hear man, I've talked to doctors and they all agree that he would have had the most peaceful death at least without pain so I'm thankful he didn't have to go through the struggles of being.... older or sick.

There really is no ideal. Either they go suddenly and unexpectedly or they go old and sick. Both suck for different reasons. You just hope they live a good life while they were here and that's it. 

[Orgfiller]

Just now, Governator said:

Hmmm, do you think it would hurt the value of some of the best framers in the game?

It doesn’t remove it entirely since you only get two (incorrect) challenges a game. I guess if you always guess right then it could but if you’re strategic with when to use the challenges then framing is still an element for most of the game.

[Orgfiller]

This ump is a f***ing joke. Rewards the butcher behind the plate for Baltimore but misses some clear strikes with Kirk who’s one of the best in the game.

[Governator]

Just now, Masterbather said:

There really is no idea. Either they go suddenly and unexpectedly or they go old and sick. Both suck for different reasons. You just hope they live a good life while they were here and that's it. 

 

Yes, thanks for the insight. I watched my grandfather die from parkinsons over years of deteriating, I was very close to him. It was such an awful battle. Life is often not fair but it does come down to what you make of it in the time you have.

[Masterbather]

Don't need any unnecessary drama at the end of this game.

[Omar]

NIce frame Kirky.

[Governator]

Tossing it right down the middle to the Jays killer with bases loaded is risky business

[Masterbather]

Nice to get the first one out of the way.

[Spanky99]

It'll certainly be interesting to see this ump's scorecard tomorrow. Big W woohoo!

[Omar]

The first W of the season.  Just need 84 more.  Playoffs easy to make.

 

[Governator]

1 minute ago, Omar said:

The first W of the season.  Just need 84 more.  Playoffs easy to make.

 

LOL - This beautiful man has had over 70K views since he made his debut.

[Omar]

Just now, Governator said:

LOL - This beautiful man has had over 70K views since he made his debut.

I wasn't sure if you wanted to post it or not?  It's been a couple of years.

[Governator]

Just now, Omar said:

I wasn't sure if you wanted to post it or not?  It's been a couple of years.

No no, I've passed the baton lol. Just glad you're keeping up

[Omar]

I wonder who will catching Mad Max tomorrow, Kirk or Heiny?

[Jonn]

Very nice bounce back win. The difference good pitching makes as well. Looking forward to actually getting to watch the full game tomorrow! Middle of the work week game and an Apple TV game. Got to watch like 2 innings total on my phone so far.

[John_Havok]

Season is saved boys!

[Brownie19]

That's a near perfect bounce back from the Jays today...

[G-Snarls]

4 minutes ago, Brownie19 said:

That's a near perfect bounce back from the Jays today...

Yes 

Good showing in every aspect of the game 

[jaysblue]

Even went out to a bar and they couldn't put the Jays game on because they don't have Apple TV lol. 

Glad the Jays bounced back though behind Gausman! Lets make it two in a row tomorrow!

[Stangstag]

3 hours ago, Omar said:

I wonder who will catching Mad Max tomorrow, Kirk or Heiny?

I’d bet Heiny. Give Kirk a day off his feet

[jaysblue]

12 hours ago, Governator said:

I lost my dad last week and the season couldn't have started at a better time for me.  I'll be around a lot more now.  Hopefully everyone else has had a good start to the year.  I think the Jays look better this year than people are giving them credit for.

My condolences man. Really sorry to hear that.

With baseball starting up, hope that can help you take your mind off some things.