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There's no WOOD in TEAM.

St. Louis beat the Cubs night before last by one run. Cubs beat St. Louis 8 - 0 last night. Keep it up Cubbies.

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:46 pm St. Louis beat the Cubs night before last by one run. Cubs beat St. Louis 8 - 0 last night. Keep it up Cubbies.

Good to see your post, Jerry! Hope you're doing well.

Toured Louisville Slugger factory today , Hillerich and Bradsby.

I'm swinging Ken Griffy Jr's bat and Joey Votto's.

wlf wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:15 pm Toured Louisville Slugger factory today , Hillerich and Bradsby.

I'm swinging Ken Griffy Jr's bat and Joey Votto's.

Both of those guys batted left, you are gonna have those bats all confused.

It is a nice place for a fan to visit, thanks for the pics!

Now that is a cool tour! Glad for you.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:27 pm

wlf wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:15 pm Toured Louisville Slugger factory today , Hillerich and Bradsby.

I'm swinging Ken Griffy Jr's bat and Joey Votto's.

Both of those guys batted left, you are gonna have those bats all confused.

It is a nice place for a fan to visit, thanks for the pics!

I started to switch, but I had a stranger taking the photos and my wife was waiting on me in the lobby.

That is a great experience. We were there several years ago when the grandkids were younger, and a good time was had by all. When we were there Josh Hamilton was a big star for the Rangers, and they happened to be making a run of bats for him that day so the grandkids were beyond thrilled. I tried out Stan Musial and Babe Ruth model bats.

If you’re ever near Louisville, go!

Ken

wlf wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:15 pm Toured Louisville Slugger factory today , Hillerich and Bradsby.

I'm swinging Ken Griffy Jr's bat and Joey Votto's.

Looks like a home run, Lyle.

Happy 4th, baseball fans!!!!!

I guess the torpedo bat fad has run its course: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/649456 ... t%20passed? Looks like just another bat, and depends more on who is using it.

Ken

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:05 pm I guess the torpedo bat fad has run its course: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/649456 ... t%20passed? Looks like just another bat, and depends more on who is using it.

Ken

I look to see what wood the batter is swinging and I don't see any torpedo bats.

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Jul 15, 2025 3:05 pm I guess the torpedo bat fad has run its course: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/649456 ... t%20passed? Looks like just another bat, and depends more on who is using it.

Ken

The tour guide said they were back ordered .

What in the world are the Nationals thinking by trading Mackenzie Gore???? Maybe they got something in return, I don't know out of those 5 names, Ken could maybe tell me. This may go down as another Steve Carlton type trade. You just don't unload a 26 year old lefty with that kind of stuff!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Jan 31, 2026 6:58 pm What in the world are the Nationals thinking by trading Mackenzie Gore???? Maybe they got something in return, I don't know out of those 5 names, Ken could maybe tell me. This may go down as another Steve Carlton type trade. You just don't unload a 26 year old lefty with that kind of stuff!

I agree with you, Ike. The players the Rangers sent in the trade are all young, but have some potential. Some more than others, but at this stage whether that potential is ever realized, who knows? Of course, Gore could get hurt and be a bust (Ranger fans painfully remember the Corey Kluber trade).

I’ve read speculations that Washington ownership had concerns they wouldn’t be able to keep or re-sign Gore when his current contract is up, so they decided to punt and get what they can for him now. As a Ranger fan I’m hoping Gore turns out to be the Steve Carlton equivalent. But I’d like to see a trade that works well for both teams.

I’m ready for Spring Training! Pitchers and catchers report in a couple of weeks.

Ken

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Jan 31, 2026 6:58 pm What in the world are the Nationals thinking by trading Mackenzie Gore???? Maybe they got something in return, I don't know out of those 5 names, Ken could maybe tell me. This may go down as another Steve Carlton type trade. You just don't unload a 26 year old lefty with that kind of stuff!

Last year was the first year (except for 2020) that I didn't go to a game since the Nats came to town. Might not be going to any this year either.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Sun Feb 01, 2026 1:42 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Jan 31, 2026 6:58 pm What in the world are the Nationals thinking by trading Mackenzie Gore???? Maybe they got something in return, I don't know out of those 5 names, Ken could maybe tell me. This may go down as another Steve Carlton type trade. You just don't unload a 26 year old lefty with that kind of stuff!

Last year was the first year (except for 2020) that I didn't go to a game since the Nats came to town. Might not be going to any this year either.

I understand as a Reds fan.

Whoooaaa, I hope this guy makes it, that would be something to see!

Not many switch pitchers ever made it to The Show. I remember Pat Venditte from a few years ago. https://en.albat.com/thedugout/The-Pitc ... -0015.html

Ken

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 04, 2026 8:23 pm Not many switch pitchers ever made it to The Show. I remember Pat Venditte from a few years ago. https://en.albat.com/thedugout/The-Pitc ... -0015.html

Ken

I had forgotten about him and the "Pat Venditte rule". One more example of giving the batter "the edge" if there is one to be given.

15th international pick? , overall ???s

Pitchers and catchers reported today. First Spring Training game February 20th!

Ken

Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Wed Feb 11, 2026 3:12 am Pitchers and catchers reported today. First Spring Training game February 20th!

Ken

When we visited the MLB Hall of Fame several years ago there was a picture of this in the Nolan Ryan exhibit. Why did it take so long for someone to do this?!

https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-nolan- ... ementation

You can go almost to any sports bar in the country and see a picture of that hanging on the wall. It's just an iconic moment.”

Ken

Just wondering what MLB fans think of the introduction of the ABS system this year?