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Posted: **Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:49 pm**

Anyone remember a baseball broadcaster named Jim Simpson from the 1960s onward? He broadcast many different sports, but in my opinion was the best baseball play by play announcer there was. I remember him working for NBC and the early days at ESPN. There was none better.

Posted: **Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:29 pm**

I liked Joe Tate and Herb Score in the 70's when I lived near Cleveland, Oh. I could pick up Ernie Harwell out of Detroit as well.

Posted: **Fri Mar 26, 2021 1:14 am**

Actually I think most play by play broadcasters do an acceptable job. But there are some that do not. The really poor ones IMO are the ones that have to talk about what THEY had for lunch or about something that happened at the hotel last night, and then keep referring to things not part of the game.

Posted: **Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:37 pm**

Milo H. was the great Houston guy.

Posted: **Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:01 am**

"The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. The move means David Bote will be the opening-day second baseman Thursday against Pittsburgh. "This is less about Nico and more about David Bote," Cubs manager David Ross said. "Bote had a great spring."

Terrible problem to have when you have too much talent. Two more preseason games today and tomorrow and then a couple of days off before the real season starts on Thursday, April 1st. Cubs open their season at home this year against the Pirates followed by three against the Brew Crew.

Posted: **Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:50 am**

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:01 am "The Chicago Cubs optioned infielder Nico Hoerner and reliever Brad Wieck to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday. The move means David Bote will be the opening-day second baseman Thursday against Pittsburgh. "This is less about Nico and more about David Bote," Cubs manager David Ross said. "Bote had a great spring."

Terrible problem to have when you have too much talent. Two more preseason games today and tomorrow and then a couple of days off before the real season starts on Thursday, April 1st. Cubs open their season at home this year against the Pirates followed by three against the Brew Crew.

I am ready for baseball Jerry.

Posted: **Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:28 pm**

Amen David. You ain't all by your lonesome.

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:09 pm**

Today's the day, play ball!

As a wedding gift, Brenda and I just received tickets to Wednesday's game against the Braves!

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:00 pm**

Congratulations John. What a thoughtful gift for a baseball fanatic.

Baseball from noon til midnight today. It's opening day for all teams today with fans in the stands to lend that something special flavor to all the games.

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:27 pm**

That's GREAT John. Hope you and Brenda have an awesome time. My wife and I are National's fans too.

BTW: Was your 'photo op' purposely posed so the horns blended with your head?

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:52 pm**

I can't get the Marque network, so I'm listening to the game on the radio. Which is ok with me. I love listening to Pat Hughes.

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:00 pm**

KLJ77 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:27 pm That's GREAT John. Hope you and Brenda have an awesome time. My wife and I are National's fans too.

BTW: Was your 'photo op' purposely posed so the horns blended with your head?

Thanks LJ, maybe it was.

Thanks, Jerry.

So today's Nats opener was a no-go due to some positive Covid test results.

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:58 pm**

Not what they or their fans had in mind, the Cubs had only 2 hits and gave up 11 walks on opening day.

Posted: **Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:09 pm**

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:58 pm Not what they or their fans had in mind, the Cubs had only 2 hits and gave up 11 walks on opening day.

Yes. Cubs pitching sucked today.

Posted: **Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:14 pm**

Turns out Wednesday's Nat/Braves game is a Nooner doubleheader. I get a two fer!

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:55 pm**

A friend who is a season ticket holder called and offered me tickets to the Rangers home opener (he couldn’t get off work), so my son and I went yesterday. Beautiful day at the ballpark, first time I’ve been to the new stadium when there was a game. The roof was open, temperatures mid-70s.

The stadium was near-full, a few scattered empty seats here and there but they called it a sell out crowd. Not wanting to turn this into a political discussion but most folks were wearing masks when walking around on the concourse or waiting in line for concessions. And when just sitting in their seats watching the game while not eating or drinking, but who does that? Most fans had a beer or soft drink and a hot dog, brat, or nachos at their seats so a lot of the time weren’t wearing masks.

The Rangers lost (their pitching sucks) - there’s going to be a lot of that this year. But it was good to get out to a game. The new stadium is a great place to watch a game. Even though aesthetically it looks from the outside more like a huge airplane hanger! They’re already calling it “The Shed”.

Ken

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:17 pm**

Announcing the 2021 MLB all knife team.
Garrett Richards. Red Sox
Jeffery Springs. Rays
Buck Farmer. Tigers
Scott Barlow. Royals
Andrelton Simmons. Twins
Brad Miller. Phillies
Matt Moore. Phillies
Jordan Sheffield. Rockies
Clayton Kershaw. Dodgers

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:31 pm**

Very clever list. My grandfather was never a major leaguer, but he was a lifelong baseball fan, and his nickname as a youth player was "Peanuts!"

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:46 pm**

Good list OC! And of course the pitcher only throws “cutters”!

Ken

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:30 pm**

Sweet Opening Day win! Hope I get to see one tomorrow.

Posted: **Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:35 pm**

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:55 pm A friend who is a season ticket holder called and offered me tickets to the Rangers home opener (he couldn’t get off work), so my son and I went yesterday. Beautiful day at the ballpark, first time I’ve been to the new stadium when there was a game. The roof was open, temperatures mid-70s.

The stadium was near-full, a few scattered empty seats here and there but they called it a sell out crowd. Not wanting to turn this into a political discussion but most folks were wearing masks when walking around on the concourse or waiting in line for concessions. And when just sitting in their seats watching the game while not eating or drinking, but who does that? Most fans had a beer or soft drink and a hot dog, brat, or nachos at their seats so a lot of the time weren’t wearing masks.

The Rangers lost (their pitching sucks) - there’s going to be a lot of that this year. But it was good to get out to a game. The new stadium is a great place to watch a game. Even though aesthetically it looks from the outside more like a huge airplane hanger! They’re already calling it “The Shed”.

Ken

Looks like a gorgeous day, Ken! I bet it was nice to be out at a game.

Posted: **Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:52 pm**

Perfect day for beisbol here at Nats Park. Too bad they gave up 5 runs in the Second right before we got here. Well, still 3 innings to pull it out, and another game with The Stras on the mound.

Posted: **Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:42 pm**

A Ben's Chili Bowl half-smoke All the Way is a mandatory at Nats Park.

#NationalBeerDay

Posted: **Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:34 am**

2 games, no wins but a gorgeous day at the Park with my wife. No complaints here and it's only April.

Posted: **Sun May 16, 2021 6:51 pm**

Cubs leading Detroit 5-0 in the bottom of the 6th.

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