5/11/15 Braves @ Reds

[Garmel]

Braves
1. Nick Markakis (L) RF
2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Kelly Johnson (L) LF
5. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B
6. A.J. Pierzynski (L) C
7. Jace Peterson (L) 2B
8. Cameron Maybin (R) CF
9. Shelby Miller (R) P

Reds
1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF
2. Marlon Byrd (R) LF
3. Joey Votto (L) 1B
4. Todd Frazier (R) 3B
5. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
6. Jay Bruce (L) RF
7. Zack Cozart (R) SS
8. Tucker Barnhart (S) C
9. Mike Leake (R

[Julio3000]

Expecting a huge game from Neck Markakis.

[Garmel]

Let's hope Shelby has another complete game or the bullpen will blow it for sure.

[clvclv]

I've been one of the few who loved the A. J. signing (and one of the serious few who said he wasn't nearly as bad a teammate as many thought because that was the rumor pushed by the Red Sox), but I'm personally about ready to see some more of Bethancourt. The time to find out if he's our "Catcher Of The Future" IS now - when we're not all that interested in the season's final W-L record. The Pitchers need to get used to throwing to him and having him call games because he's the only one of those two who might be here beyond 2015.

JMO, but A. J. was brought in to help tutor him and to give him a break when he needed days off. If someone wants to bitch about Fredi not playing Christian more I can definitely go along with that gripe. A. J.'s hot streak is over (and it was a lot of fun to watch), but it's about time to start figuring out whether Hart & Company need to be on the lookout for a full-time Catcher before moving into the new park.

[gilesfan]

Expecting Callaspo to honor that 5 spot in the order and drive in 4 runs.

[Julio3000]

Expecting a huge game from Neck Brokakis.

[Hawk]

Jack Peterson with a raw powered dinger tonight.

[Julio3000]

Jack Peterson

I like this.

[jsebe10]

Expecting Callaspo to honor that 5 spot in the order and drive in 4 runs.

Gotta be Fckn kidding me. Not you, but the pecker head manager. The dudes hit 52 HR in 10 seasons and has averaged about 4 the past 4 seasons. Only stupid Fckn managers make a lineup such as this.

[Oklahomabrave]

Anyone know the forecast for when the game should start?

[Julio3000]

Anyone know the forecast for when the game should start?

8:50 first pitch

[Braves1976]

Sounds like Billy Hamilton needs to work on his bunting. Mallex Smith has had games where he gets three bunt hits for Mississippi. Safe to say our speedy CFer Smith can bunt. :)

That said, we can't be walking Hamilton..

[Braves1976]

Uh oh, bad throw by Miller.

[USMA76]

Uh oh, bad throw by Miller.

Cue Benny Hill music.

[Braves1976]

Good job by Miller cleaning up his own mess.

[USMA76]

Too many pitches in the top of the first for Miller especially with the dumpster fire that is our bullpen.

[Julio3000]

Good job by Miller cleaning up his own mess.

Yeah, I did not think he was going to work his way out of that one. K'ing Votto was huge.

[USMA76]

Did Chip just say the Reds are 38 of 41 in steal attempts this year? That's other-worldly.

[Julio3000]

Did Chip just say the Reds are 38 of 41 in steal attempts this year? That's other-worldly.

Hamilton is 17/18 by himself.

[USMA76]

Nice play by Callaspo to save a run there. Be nice to hold a bases loaded no out situation to only one run.

[Braves1976]

Good damage control.

[thethe]

Well, no complete game tonight.

[Julio3000]

Well, no complete game tonight.

Not for Miller, at least.

[thethe]

Not for Miller, at least.

We either get 5 runs off this guy or 0. Been that way forever it seems.

[thethe]

Simmons is abosolutely ridiculous.

[The Chosen One]

Simmons is kind of good.

[Julio3000]

Tron is a bargain.

[UNCBlue012]

Freaking love Simmons.

[thethe]

Tron is a bargain.

I'm convinced he is a robot in disguise as well.

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[USMA76]

Is it just me or does the Cincinnati logo look like it says Creds?

[Julio3000]

We either get 5 runs off this guy or 0. Been that way forever it seems.

Hopefully 5 inbound.

[cajunrevenge]

We either get 5 runs off this guy or 0. Been that way forever it seems.

Not this year it hasnt.

[USMA76]

Wasted out by Callaspo there.

[Julio3000]

Joe likes bunting with the 5 guy.

[thethe]

I don't get the bunt there. Every guy in this lineup should be swining.

[Braves1976]

I don't get the bunt there. Every guy in this lineup should be swining.

Fredi apparently called it.

[thethe]

Fredi apparently called it.

The offense has been working. Play for a big inning and not for 1 run.

[thethe]

Jace almost had that. Damn. ....lack of power!

[Braves1976]

Man, another line out for Peterson.

[thethe]

Jace is a really good hitter.. I hope people are realizing this.

[thethe]

Glad we gave the reds an out in that inning. Ugh...

[smootness]

The offense has been working. Play for a big inning and not for 1 run.

Technically, you're playing for 2 there by doing that. It's not a terrible decision as long as the guy can get it down.

[Carp]

I won't say Jace is a "really good hitter", but he definitely is not an all defense player.

[Braves1976]

Technically, you're playing for 2 there by doing that. It's not a terrible decision as long as the guy can get it down.

It needs to be very good bunt with Freeman running, I wouldn't have tried it there.

[thewupk]

Jace is a really good hitter.. I hope people are realizing this.

He needs to show some power before this is true

[Garmel]

It needs to be very good bunt with Freeman running, I wouldn't have tried it there.

Exactly

[Pugfan]

awful at bat by Maybin. Missed 2 hanging meatballs

[thewupk]

So when do we move Nick out of the leadoff spot? He's been horrible since moving there.

[Braves1976]

So when do we move Nick out of the leadoff spot? He's been horrible since moving there.

Speaking of someone who needs to show some power, I'd say that is more true with Nick than Peterson since Peterson plays middle infield and brings plus defense and stolen base ability. Nick so far is Aoki without the speed and stolen bases.

[USMA76]

Peterson's been stinging the ball with nothing to show for it. Balls hit consistently that hard will start finding some holes.

[The Chosen One]

Peterson's been stinging the ball with nothing to show for it. Balls hit consistently that hard will start finding some holes.

Wood is not pitching today fyi.

[Braves1976]

Peterson needs to start finding those holes Nick is finding, maybe hit it softer like Nick does. :)

[Julio3000]

Speaking of someone who needs to show some power, I'd say that is more true with Nick than Peterson since Peterson plays middle infield and brings plus defense and stolen base ability. Nick so far is Aoki without the speed and stolen bases.

You forgot the approximately $7M/year in clubhouse presence and veteran leadership.

[The Chosen One]

Damn.

[USMA76]

Kelly Johnson just got "Peterson'd" there.

[thethe]

Leake has paid off the baseball gods.

[Braves1976]

Whatever Peterson has caught KJ is catching, don't sit near them boys!

JFYI, Peterson and KJ both lined out on a 92 mph fastball.

[The Chosen One]

You forgot the approximately $7M/year in clubhouse presence and veteran leadership.

The price of leadership is a steep price the Braves are willing to pay. For AJ and Nick.

[USMA76]

It could've only been worse if Dan Uggla had been the guy catching a scorching line drive with the bases loaded...oh, wait.

[The Chosen One]

Peterson hasn't gotten any hits lately. Maybe that will get him going. -niners

[USMA76]

Peterson gets a hit on a swinging bunt...karma.

[Garmel]

Peterson deserved that hit after all of the caught line drives he's had.

[Braves1976]

Peterson deserves about five of those after all the line-outs and hit lost to no review this past weekend.

[Julio3000]

Sam Holbrook is on the field, so it figures we have **** luck tonight.

[thewupk]

Speaking of someone who needs to show some power, I'd say that is more true with Nick than Peterson since Peterson plays middle infield and brings plus defense and stolen base ability. Nick so far is Aoki without the speed and stolen bases.

Well overall I'd agree with that. Still, for Jace to be an average hitter or better he needs to have some power. This is true for all hitters.

[Braves1976]

Maybe Nick told Peterson, just hit it soft and use your speed kid. I hit it soft and it works for me and I am slow. :)

[Braves1976]

Sam Holbrook is on the field, so it figures we have **** luck tonight.

Don't tell me that, it tempts me to hire a hitman.. JK :)

[Julio3000]

I think Nick has a six- or seven-game hit streak going even though he has a .450 OPS over his last 10.

[Julio3000]

What the hell?

[Braves1976]

He's safe!

[Braves1976]

I think Nick has a six- or seven-game hit streak going even though he has a .450 OPS over his last 10.

Yea, he has had a few that ticked off gloves like tonight too.

[USMA76]

He looked safe to me because the catcher's foot was off the bag and AJ got the plate before the tag was applied.

Not sure if the league offices in NY will say it's "clear and convincing" evidence, however.

[Braves1976]

I'd challenge that he got his foot in there. That was a high tag and looked like he got his foot in.

[UNCBlue012]

HAHAHA it was so obvious

[USMA76]

Oh, well, there goes Fredi's challenge for this game. While I disagree with the call, I can't say I'm surprised.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Figures

[Braves1976]

He looked safe to me because the catcher's foot was off the bag and AJ got the plate before the tag was applied.

Not sure if the league offices in NY will say it's "clear and convincing" evidence, however.

Fredi didn't challenge on those grounds, he challenged on the grounds of blocking the plate.

[UNCBlue012]

Play this under contest!

[Five]

I'd challenge that he got his foot in there. That was a high tag and looked like he got his foot in.

Yep, but that idiot didn't challenge that, he challenged the collision rule. Great manager.

[FreemanFan]

Why didn't Fredi challenge AJ smply being safe? He got his foot in before the tag was applied. It was a force play, but the catcher didn't have his foot on the plate.

[dak]

On the Reds broadcast they said the call was "confirmed" by the replay official.

[USMA76]

Fredi didn't challenge on those grounds, he challenged on the grounds of blocking the plate.

I know--Fredi being Fredi.

[USMA76]

Why didn't Bobby challenge AJ smply being safe? He got his foot in before the tag was applied. It was a force play, but the catcher didn't have his foot on the plate.

This.

[UNCBlue012]

Idiot refs. How? That was literally the easiest call ever

[CrimsonCowboy]

Shouldn't have challenged the blocking of the plate, because it was obvious the catcher didn't. The tag is what should've been challenged.

[Braves1976]

Yep, but that idiot didn't challenge that, he challenged the collision rule. Greta manager.

Yea, exactly. I would've challenged that he got in there safely instead.

[Pugfan]

he did block the plate so I don't see the problem with challenging that. Either way the ump screwed up.

[FreemanFan]

Brain fart :Sad:

[atl717]

Hate Markakis. He has negative value. That contract is awful.

[smootness]

Yep, but that idiot didn't challenge that, he challenged the collision rule. Great manager.

But why should that even matter? You shouldn't be forced to only challenge one thing.

An umpire looks at a replay to see if the catcher blocked the plate, sees that the runner was safe anyway, but then is forced to call him out because the manager didn't claim he was safe?

That is a stupid system.

[USMA76]

We got two challenges in our favor in the last game against the Nats which means we won't get another one until after the All Star break.

[Garmel]

Fredi challenged the blocking of the plate instead of challenging the play. I swear we must have the stupidest manager in the Majors.

[Braves1976]

We've screwed up some challenges at bad times lately, tonight and the other day too.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m1 minute ago
When the #Braves challenged Barnhart was blocking the plate, the umpires also reviewed the tag.

[dak]

Is it still Horacio Ramirez who does the instant replay stuff for the Braves (the guy at the other end of the phone)? Whoever it is, I think it's more his fault than Fredi's.

[USMA76]

Miller's settled in nicely. After throwing about 25 pitches in the first inning I didn't think he'd make it to the sixth.

IMO he's our best starter and it's not particularly close right now.

[smootness]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m1 minute ago
When the #Braves challenged Barnhart was blocking the plate, the umpires also reviewed the tag.

Oh, then they are just incompetent.

[USMA76]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 1m1 minute ago
When the #Braves challenged Barnhart was blocking the plate, the umpires also reviewed the tag.

So what you're saying is the replay system screwed it up on multiple counts...sweet.

[Five]

But why should that even matter? You shouldn't be forced to only challenge one thing.

An umpire looks at a replay to see if the catcher blocked the plate, sees that the runner was safe anyway, but then is forced to call him out because the manager didn't claim he was safe?

That is a stupid system.

I don't disagree with you, I watched that play and can see that he got his foot in. With this ****ty system in place and how you have to be "specific", that dope should've just challenged that he got under the tag.

[atl717]

Miller's settled in nicely. After throwing about 25 pitches in the first inning I didn't think he'd make it to the sixth.

IMO he's our best starter and it's not particularly close right now.

Agreed. He has been better than advertised. Easily best stuff on staff.

[Garmel]

It was obvious that AJ was safe. It was not obvious that the plate was blocked. Of course, which one does Fredi challenge?:stupid:

[Braves1976]

So what you're saying is the replay system screwed it up on multiple counts...sweet.

If so another MLB game I watched recently had it wrong on the rules. I am not sure who to believe since Bowman is not a great source either. I can believe it was a total screw-up though.

[The Chosen One]

That call was garbage.

[smootness]

It's not on Fredi. He isn't watching a replay. It's on whoever told him what to challenge.

That said, either way it went down, the system sucks.

[jsebe10]

God I hate Laz Diaz

[Braves1976]

I cannot believe that stayed in the park. Wow.

[USMA76]

I'm shocked that wasn't a HR in this bandbox.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 2m2 minutes ago
Regarding the replay: Official saw no violation of home plate rule & that runner was tagged prior to touching home plate. Call was confirmed

[Braves1976]

I'm shocked that wasn't a HR in this bandbox.

Yea, I thought that was long gone.

[smootness]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 2m2 minutes ago
Regarding the replay: Official saw no violation of home plate rule & that runner was tagged prior to touching home plate. Call was confirmed

So, again, incompetent. He obviously didn't see the tag happen first since it didn't.

[sturg33]

I'm shocked Markakis had the range to run that pop up down

[dak]

Maybin really starting to piss me off.

[Braves1976]

I'm shocked Markakis had the range to run that pop up down

He must've been playing no doubles. :)

[jsebe10]

Damn good outing by Miller again get him a run

[Braves1976]

Good start by Miller, got a break on that ball staying in this bandbox but he deserved a break as he pitched very well overall.

[chop2chip]

Shelby is trimming that FIP number down for the analytics crowd.

[TURBO]

This dude could eat Harang.

[USMA76]

One run against this pitching staff in this ballpark? Miller needs to kick some people in the 'nads.

[USMA76]

Laz Diaz love child on the mound for Cincinnati?

[jsebe10]

Fat titts had an ERA over 8.00 and had given up a ton of HRs and he eases on through that inning.

[USMA76]

Nice to get an out to a speedy leadoff man in the eighth.

[Braves1976]

Hamilton needs to go to the Mallex Smith school for bunting, that was bad and still no bunt hits this year.

One thing I like about Smith is he seems a great bunter, he has had three hit games this year for Mississippi with all three being bunt hits.

[Braves1976]

Good job Avilan, maybe your arm will last one more season. :)

[USMA76]

Gosselin hitting against a guy throwing 102 mph...yeah, this is a fair fight.

[The Chosen One]

"From 102 to 89..." sounds like Chip is ecstatic about the price of a bag dropping.

[The Chosen One]

Gosselin hitting against a guy throwing 102 mph...yeah, this is a fair fight.

Not for aroldis. Did not expect to get Gosselined.

[USMA76]

Gosselin hitting against a guy throwing 102 mph...yeah, this is a fair fight.

But then I could be wrong...

[Braves1976]

Why not pinch run EY Jr. here? He could steal of course.

[The Chosen One]

Professional Hitter.

[dak]

Alright Andrelton, KEEP THE LINE MOVING!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Looks like Grilli is not available again tonight

[Braves1976]

Gosselin says who needs EY Jr. I can steal too.

[The Chosen One]

Gosselin proves to be invaluable.

[USMA76]

Okay, Tron, bring him in. Nice play by Gosselin; nice call by Fredi--much as it pains me to say that.

[UNCBlue012]

Stupid. Come on Simba... All you had to do was make contact. Whether he throws 100 or 20, you've gotta hit something.

[CrimsonCowboy]

We'll take that

[USMA76]

Christmas in May. Good hustle by Gosselin.

[Braves1976]

Thanks Reds, now Gosselin will be a Brave forever. :)

[The Chosen One]

Gosselin may win this game for us. If Johnson can close the door.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Wonder-Phil job, Gosselin

[dak]

Goose has earned one or two of AJ's Mich Ultras tonight!

[nsacpi]

Gosselin manufactured that run

[UNCBlue012]

OH WELL. YAY

[CrimsonCowboy]

That's Reds SS is annoying

[Braves1976]

Are you kidding me? Man that kid at short for them thinks he's Simmons.

[UNCBlue012]

Why is Gomes even in over KJ? This shouldn't be a thing.

[dak]

Fire up the Johnson!

[sturg33]

I'll rain on the parade a bit.

- Fredi once again reminds me that he's a moron by refusing to use his better pitchers in a tie game on the road. Jim Johnson if we get the lead, Trevor Cahill if we're tied. Cahill is our worst pitcher, yet Fredi cannot get his head around the save stuff.

- Terrible baserunning by Markakis on the steal from Goss. Markakis has to take second there. If he does, we score a third run that inning

Having said all that, stringing together 3 hits against Chapman - and two of them from lefties - is no small task - well done

[jsebe10]

Why is Gomes even in over KJ? This shouldn't be a thing.

He's a tool

[Dalyn]

Bruce vs Johnson. This should be fun.


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[jsebe10]

Keep the bsll down Johnson

[UNCBlue012]

Philips always hits well against us.

[Braves1976]

Thankfully he chased ball four as that was not close.

[UNCBlue012]

AJ's arm is shat.

[CrimsonCowboy]

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[UNCBlue012]

WINNNNN

[TURBO]

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[Garmel]

The bullpen didn't **** the bed tonight. Nice win.

[The Chosen One]

When our kids like the Lil Guvs of this community look back on the 2015 season, they'll go back to this game and reference the heroic efforts of Phil Gosselin in the top of the 9th and the genius decision to call a steal by Fredi that lead to the game winning run that catapulted the Braves to the NL East title that season. Legendary.

[Dalyn]

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[Anthony J. Pierzynski]

Goose has earned one or two of AJ's Mich Ultras tonight!

Earned the right to fetch them for me, yeah.

[The Chosen One]

Brian Jordan is vouching in the post-game show for Gosselin to get more starts. I heard it in the background from the kitchen but I wish I saw Jurenovich's reaction to that.

[Julio3000]

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[Carp]

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This is the greatest thing ever

[weso1]

I enjoy watching the team when they win yet I don't mind when they lose. Welcome to being a Vols fan. With that in mind the Vols are ready to do something this year. Get ready.

[cajunrevenge]

Shelby Miller 9 runs allowed in 7 starts, Jason Heyward 8 RBI for the season. Best. Trade. Ever.

[weso1]

This is the greatest thing ever

Keep in mind when you were originally a fan she was like 10 years old.

[smootness]

- Terrible baserunning by Markakis on the steal from Goss. Markakis has to take second there. If he does, we score a third run that inning

That's not a gimme there, though. If he steals along with Gosselin, they still have the option to throw to second there. Not necessarily likely, but they can do it. And if you go with a delayed steal, it's still a risk.

[Dalyn]

This is the greatest thing ever

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[Dalyn]

Keep in mind when you were originally a fan she was like 10 years old.

I was 10 once.

[Garmel]

From Mark Bowman:

"Fredi confirmed that he challenged the plate blocking rule, so that both the potential infraction and tag would be reviewed."


Looks like I'll have to eat some crow and apologize to Fredi.

[weso1]

I'll rain on the parade a bit.

- Fredi once again reminds me that he's a moron by refusing to use his better pitchers in a tie game on the road. Jim Johnson if we get the lead, Trevor Cahill if we're tied. Cahill is our worst pitcher, yet Fredi cannot get his head around the save stuff.

- Terrible baserunning by Markakis on the steal from Goss. Markakis has to take second there. If he does, we score a third run that inning

Having said all that, stringing together 3 hits against Chapman - and two of them from lefties - is no small task - well done

Sturg is one of my favorite posters on this board but becareful not to be niners ( I don't mean that as a knock on niners as I think he's a great poster for this board) To grump about Fredi for choosing one crappy reliever over another seems absurd. Also Markakis has to make sure he's got second base on that steal from Gosselin. The most important thing by far is that Gosselin has 3rd base with one out. Markakis at second means nothin relative to Gosselin safe at third base with one out.

[weso1]

I was 10 once.

And I wlll never let you meet my daughter:Bowman:.. ever.

[UNCBlue012]

Just an observation, but I remember about two weeks ago a lot of people were complaining about Freddie's lack of walks and patience. He's doing a pretty damn good job ever since.

Also, he's 12-24 over the last seven days with 5 doubles, one homer and 7 RBIs. Not bad.

*This information is from ESPN and is subject to incorrect data...*

[Dalyn]

And I wlll never let you meet my daughter:Bowman:.. ever.

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[Dalyn]

And I wlll never let you meet my daughter:Bowman:.. ever.

In all seriousness, Emma Watson is 25. Older than some of the people around here.

[Mad Dog Murph]

Sturg is one of my favorite posters on this board but becareful not to be niners ( I don't mean that as a knock on niners as I think he's a great poster for this board).

You just lost all credibility in one sentence.

[Carp]

Keep in mind when you were originally a fan she was like 10 years old.

I was like 15 or 16, so no biggie

[yeezus]

In all seriousness, Emma Watson is 25. Older than some of the people around here.

I'm 24, so she's fair game for me.

[thethe]

I think its safe to say that Shelby Miller was a great acquisition.

[thethe]

Funny that "fans" will try to find anything bad about this team to fit their agenda .

[Tapate50]

I think its safe to say that Shelby Miller was a great acquisition.

I think the outlook on that deal looks solid from our perspective. People need to have faith in our pitching people. We don't usually acquire garbage when we go get it, and the strength of this staff is refining it and getting the most from their arms. Right up until and after their first and second TJ surgery that is.

[Dalyn]

I think its safe to say that Shelby Miller was a great acquisition.

Miller looks awesome. It's fantastic.

[gilesfan]

I think its safe to say that Shelby Miller was a great acquisition.

So far, he has been. If he can establish himself as the number 2/3 guy and throw 200 innings per year, he will be very valuable.

[50PoundHead]

Brian Jordan is vouching in the post-game show for Gosselin to get more starts. I heard it in the background from the kitchen but I wish I saw Jurenovich's reaction to that.

I don't get the Gosselin hate that pervades this place every now and then, but he shouldn't be starting more games. When Chris Johnson is healthy, Fredi will probably have a cage match between Gosselin and Ciriaco with the loser leaving town. Those guys are nice guys to have on the end of the bench.

[gilesfan]

Ciriaco is essentially useless so I expect Fredi to pick him over Goose.

[Tapate50]

Whats the deal with Toscano?

[CyYoung31]

I'm having some people I'm on a business trip with keep telling me that no one watches baseball anymore, and that it's a dead sport. They're obviously ignoring the fact that it's easily the 2nd most popular sport in the US, and probably the 2nd in the world too.

[thethe]

I'm having some people I'm on a business trip with keep telling me that no one watches baseball anymore, and that it's a dead sport. They're obviously ignoring the fact that it's easily the 2nd most popular sport in the US, and probably the 2nd in the world too.

Basketball or cricket are the second most popular sports in the world. In the US its probably second for sure though with soccer making a push.

[CyYoung31]

Basketball or cricket are the second most popular sports in the world. In the US its probably second for sure though with soccer making a push.

I don't think basketball is more popular than baseball worldwide. Caribbean, South American, and Asian countries go ape**** over it. Anyway, that's beside the point.

[The Chosen One]

Basketball or cricket are the second most popular sports in the world. In the US its probably second for sure though with soccer making a push.

In terms of outside US.

Soccer
Tennis/Cricket
Basketball
Rugby
Baseball

List goes on.

[CyYoung31]

And obviously I'm talking about team sports.

[thethe]

I don't think basketball is more popular than baseball worldwide. Caribbean, South American, and Asian countries go ape**** over it. Anyway, that's beside the point.

Europe/South America/China/Afica I believe are more into Basketball at this point. Latin America is crazy into baseball for sure.

[jimsnores]

Whats the deal with Toscano?

Expected in AAA around AS break. (In country, but missed ST, so it will take a while. Supposedly going to AAA).