GDT : Cardinals vs Cubs (7/29) ~ 6:45pm CDT

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

[hotrivets]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

I agree- been watching for 65 years. If they are still in the game I normally watch till the end or until the wheels come off but as you said there are a lot of other things to do.

[butsir01]

Unfortunately, this diversion has become an aggravation.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

Unfortunately, this diversion has become an aggravation.

Well old buddy, you bring a certain levity to the table, keep up your good work with the zingers! All in good sport and much appreciated.

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

I agree- been watching for 65 years. If they are still in the game I normally watch till the end or until the wheels come off but as you said there are a lot of other things to do.

About the same years for me. 1960 to now. I remember following any way I could, including the transistor radio for late night west coast games. We are lucky to be able to watch all the games we are, although the selling certain games by MLB is annoying. I take the night off when they do that, although I subscribe to one or two that have the broadcast. Direct TV used to have all the games.

[OldRed]

In a so called rebuild year this has to be the dumbest lineup ever. NOW WHAT if May is injured?

[Voldemort]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

Ironically, last night, I did just this. I have never done that before. I couldn't take it. Of course, it is the Cubs, so that made it worse. I turned on The Shawshank Redemption and watched it for about the millionth time.

[Voldemort]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

Ironically, last night, I did just this. I have never done that before. I couldn't take it. Of course, it is the Cubs, so that made it worse. I turned on The Shawshank Redemption and watched it for about the millionth time.

[hotrivets]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

I agree- been watching for 65 years. If they are still in the game I normally watch till the end or until the wheels come off but as you said there are a lot of other things to do.

About the same years for me. 1960 to now. I remember following any way I could, including the transistor radio for late night west coast games. We are lucky to be able to watch all the games we are, although the selling certain games by MLB is annoying. I take the night off when they do that, although I subscribe to one or two that have the broadcast. Direct TV used to have all the games.

Listened to tons of games on the old transistor radio. For some reason Direct gave me the baseball package so there are plenty of other games on every night and I can hear some quality announcers!

[MIDMOBIRDTWO]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

I agree- been watching for 65 years. If they are still in the game I normally watch till the end or until the wheels come off but as you said there are a lot of other things to do.

About the same years for me. 1960 to now. I remember following any way I could, including the transistor radio for late night west coast games. We are lucky to be able to watch all the games we are, although the selling certain games by MLB is annoying. I take the night off when they do that, although I subscribe to one or two that have the broadcast. Direct TV used to have all the games.

Listened to tons of games on the old transistor radio. For some reason Direct gave me the baseball package so there are plenty of other games on every night and I can hear some quality announcers!

I read both newspapers Globe and Post, and had an Uncle who save the Sporting News, at one time the Baseball Bible for me. Read them from cover to cover. The minor league section was the Craviduce of their time.

[butsir01]

I've been giving them an inning or two and then moving on- don't think I am the only one. Even if they get it together in the next year or three it is going to be hard to re-build the fan base. They can run a bunch of their own spots during the game but they need ad revenue from actual advertisers. They need Ballpark Village revenue and not just on game days. They need people to want to rent the apartments. They have a lot of needs.

They need to play well enough to prevent fans from wanting to put out their own eyes with ice picks. Right now it is better to move on to something else for entertainment.

I agree- been watching for 65 years. If they are still in the game I normally watch till the end or until the wheels come off but as you said there are a lot of other things to do.

About the same years for me. 1960 to now. I remember following any way I could, including the transistor radio for late night west coast games. We are lucky to be able to watch all the games we are, although the selling certain games by MLB is annoying. I take the night off when they do that, although I subscribe to one or two that have the broadcast. Direct TV used to have all the games.

Listened to tons of games on the old transistor radio. For some reason Direct gave me the baseball package so there are plenty of other games on every night and I can hear some quality announcers!

I read both newspapers Globe and Post, and had an Uncle who save the Sporting News, at one time the Baseball Bible for me. Read them from cover to cover. The minor league section was the Craviduce of their time.

TSN was the goods, back in the day. I’m gonna paraphrase Harry from, I believe, 1965: “You know you’re in trouble when you walk into the clubhouse and see more copies of “The Wall Street Journal” than “The Sporting News.”

[JDW]

thx Cosmo.

how big of a start is this for May? both for him and for the team.
scouts in the stands I assume.

BTV is just a estimated guide, but May's BTV was +5.6 a couple weeks ago, then he had a bad start and it fell to +4.6, then after his good start in his last appearance it rebounded to his current +5.7. A 2nd straight good start tonight and maybe it touches +6, idk, lol.
Thanks cosmo for the gdt, you're doing an awesome job with it.

[JDW]

JW AGAIN in the 2 hole. FUBAR.

Obviously cannot stand success and breakout of young talent.

I want my best hitter to get as many chances as possible, to make an impact. Batting 2nd is just fine.

Herrera's gidp's out of the 2 hole were problematic. With Walker's speed, he shouldn't gidp at the same rate IH was doing. Then again, I didn't check the stats ahead of time but would think this would be the case.

[Futuregm2]

I just hope May stays healthy through and after this start.

[82birds]

sit PCA

[butsir01]

Yes, thank you, Cosmo.
I have on “The Battle of Ohio,” the Guardians at the Reds. Might be more fun to watch when I don’t have a hoss in the race.
Go, Cards!