Are There Any BASEBALL Fans On The Forum?

[gsmith7158]

Alright folks, we got here abut 2 hours early so we grab some t-shirts and get a bite to eat. The Battery was absolutely jam packed with Braves fans, its crazy out there. We've made our way to our seats so we're just hanging out waiting on first pitch. Wish us luck! GO BRAVES

[charlesf20]

Good Luck Kid, love the pics. Have a fun time.

[jerryd6818]

Go braves.

[QTCut5]

YES...Go Braves (he said, gamely, after they beat my Dodgers )

[gsmith7158]

Woohoo! Gotta love that. Grand slam in the 1st by Adam Duvall. Braves 4-0!

[Mumbleypeg]

Woohoo! Gotta love that. Grand slam in the 1st by Adam Duvall. Braves 4-0!

Great start Greg. Now just gotta hang tough and finish!

What's the deal with the bell gong I keep hearing? Something to drown out the Lastro's trash cans, or what?

(Nice AAPK T-shirt BTW!)

Go Braves!

Ken

[1967redrider]

Fun time, Greg! I remember the electricity surrounding the park a few years ago, a memory not easily forgotten. Hope you get to see a win! I like the t-shirt you're wearing too.

[treefarmer]

Braves are going to have to tighten up if they don't want another ride half way across the country.
Sometimes you wonder if they can somehow drag the games out for more revenue? If they play 7 games somebody probably will benefit more.
Treefarmer

[QTCut5]

Sometimes you wonder if they can somehow drag the games out for more revenue? If they play 7 games somebody probably will benefit more.
Treefarmer

You are not the only one who has wondered about that, Philip. Considering that each game brings hundreds of thousands, probably even millions of dollars in ad revenue (and stadium beer sales, of course...not an insignificant amount, to be sure! ), what corporation (MLB) would leave that kind of money on the table if there was any possible way of...raking it in? (legit or 'otherwise'!!!) But, what do I know? I just like watching the game. If the players/owners are complicit and somehow able to determine the outcome of each game (which seems unlikely, at best, but not entirely impossible), I really don't care as long as it's a good game (and any "deception" isn't too obvious). But, then, I don't gamble on sports games, so....

[charlesf20]

Braves are going to have to tighten up if they don't want another ride half way across the country.
Sometimes you wonder if they can somehow drag the games out for more revenue? If they play 7 games somebody probably will benefit more.
Treefarmer

Risky business for the team with an advantage ...but this wouldn't surprise with the wealthy's newest need for greed.

[jerryd6818]

Well.sugar booger. Game 6 in Houston.

[gsmith7158]

Yeah we let that slip away from us in the 5th. We'll have to take one more in Houston.

[gsmith7158]

Well I didn't think we would be here tonight in this spot but I am cautiously optimistic up by 7 going to the 9th .

[gsmith7158]

Atlanta Braves 2021 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!

[Mumbleypeg]

Over and done, Asterisks over and out!

Congrats to the Atlanta Braves and their fans.

Ken

[edge213]

Congratulations to the Braves!! From this Cubs fan.
Tomahawk Chop!.

[gsmith7158]

Max Fried came to play tonight! What an effort.

[LanG]

Congrats to the Braves! They won in convincing fashion tonight

Justice after having the all-star game taken from Atlanta.

[treefarmer]

Congrats to the Braves! They won in convincing fashion tonight

Justice after having the all-star game taken from Atlanta.

Treefarmer

[jerryd6818]

I am quite pleased with the results of this years WS.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Congrats to the Braves and their fans. Now on to the next big thing Dec 1st, possible work stoppage, lockout, or strike.

[1967redrider]

Congrats on a sweet victory!

[Mumbleypeg]

One of the most significant acts in the history of baseball:

On this day in 1969, the New York Times reported that former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood would sue Major League Baseball over the reserve clause, which perpetually binds players to their teams.

Whether you love it or hate it, it changed things forever.

Ken

[Waukonda]

One of the most significant acts in the history of baseball:

On this day in 1969, the New York Times reported that former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood would sue Major League Baseball over the reserve clause, which perpetually binds players to their teams.

Whether you love it or hate it, it changed things forever.

Ken

I remember it well. It was inevitable that it would happen at some point, Flood paid a great price, financially and emotionally, for his actions which led to big compensation for others.
Curt Flood, in addition to his MLB career, was also an artist of some renown. My oldest brother visited his art studio back during the early 70s. He said Flood was personable, but very soft spoken and seemed sad at the turn of events in his life. My brother got an autographed brochure from him that day, not sure whatever became of that.

[gsmith7158]

I recall all that very well. It finally led to free agency for players after several more dates in court. The first official free agent contract was Andy Messersmitt. A 3 year deal with the Atlanta Braves for the unheard of sum of 1 million dollars.