MLB - Wed Apr 07
04-07-04, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by DarkElf
Have you seen the new stuff in the Metrodome? At least on TV, it looks like real grass. And the turf is filled with tiny rubber balls, presumably to make it softer to run on. Right now, every time a ball hits the turf hard, or a player dives, you see a cloud of these rubber balls bounce in the air. Eventually, the rubber will work it's way deeper into the turf so that it stays put.
But I wonder if it'll be any safer for the players in a situation like Dmitri's last night.
Have you seen the new stuff in the Metrodome? At least on TV, it looks like real grass. And the turf is filled with tiny rubber balls, presumably to make it softer to run on. Right now, every time a ball hits the turf hard, or a player dives, you see a cloud of these rubber balls bounce in the air. Eventually, the rubber will work it's way deeper into the turf so that it stays put.
But I wonder if it'll be any safer for the players in a situation like Dmitri's last night.
The other problem is that no teams, nor the league, require players to wear turf shoes on AstroTurf. Spikes are a huge no-no, but players use them for sure footing in the dirt surrounding the bases and plate.
04-07-04, 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by Luddy
Giants going for the sweep tonight and one step closer to a perfect 162-0 season.
Giants going for the sweep tonight and one step closer to a perfect 162-0 season.
Even I'm not that optimistic... Although with the strength of the rest of the division, 120-42 is not out of the question... 
04-07-04, 04:00 PM
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Floor six: Right-wing extremists, serial killers, lawyers who appear on television, and obnoxious Giants fans. 
Wait til the Giants actually play a real team this weekend. We'll knock that smirk off your face but good!
Wait til the Giants actually play a real team this weekend. We'll knock that smirk off your face but good!
04-07-04, 05:02 PM
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well Bust...if the Red Sox played the O's for 162 games they'd be playing .500 ball.
if the Yanks played the Rays for 162 games they'd be playing .333 ball.
Kinda makes your retort seem foolish
if the Yanks played the Rays for 162 games they'd be playing .333 ball.
Kinda makes your retort seem foolish
04-07-04, 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Jeremy517
Scorcho is a closet Yankees fan. His love for the Yankees is only rivaled by his love for Kobe and the Lakers.
Scorcho is a closet Yankees fan. His love for the Yankees is only rivaled by his love for Kobe and the Lakers.
Btw, you've been reported for the closet Yankees fan comment. You know that personal attacks aren't allowed here.
04-07-04, 05:52 PM
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I like how there is a 1 mph wind inside the TB stadium when you check the ESPN box score.
04-07-04, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
I like how there is a 1 mph wind inside the TB stadium when you check the ESPN box score.
I like how there is a 1 mph wind inside the TB stadium when you check the ESPN box score.
