Bad baseball

[jdebaillon]

Talking trash is part of the game and hurts no one, An intentional attempt to injure someone is something else. You don't have to remind me of where it came from, or if I Know the game. All I know is that things like this can esculate into unfortunate results. If there is Trash Talking, let the REFS handle it. We need to show some Class.

Keep showing your lack of knowledge for the game. First off, umpires officiate baseball games, not refs. Do they score points in baseball too? A ball to the head is an attempt to injure, one to the ribs is not. It's a message. Baseball is the only sport that trash talking hasn't overtaken. You don't have Ray Lewis and Dennis Rodman in the MLB. That is because baseball polices itself. There are unwritten rules that players are expected to follow. How bout you call Tony up and let him know that you don't think he nor his program has class? Let me know what his response is.

[CajunZ1]

Talking trash is NOT part of the game of baseball, and I think that's why most people gravitate towards the game.

One of the things I like about baseball is how it polices itself. The way to keep the game "classy" is to eliminate jawing of any sort after a big hit or something similar. You can't put that on the umps, because most of it can't be seen or isn't obvious enough to be corrected. A well placed fastball sends the message.

Also, it makes things interesting!

[CajunProud]

_ Keep showing your lack of knowledge for the game. First off, umpires officiate baseball games, not refs. Do they score points in baseball too? A ball to the head is an attempt to injure, one to the ribs is not. It's a message. Baseball is the only sport that trash talking hasn't overtaken. You don't have Ray Lewis and Dennis Rodman in the MLB. That is because baseball polices itself. There are unwritten rules that players are expected to follow. How bout you call Tony up and let him know that you don't think he nor his program has class? Let me know what his response is. _

I agree and see nothing wrong with what happened. I just wish we'd show a little more gonads at the plate.

[CajunRed]

_ Talking trash is NOT part of the game of baseball, and I think that's why most people gravitate towards the game.

One of the things I like about baseball is how it polices itself. The way to keep the game "classy" is to eliminate jawing of any sort after a big hit or something similar. You can't put that on the umps, because most of it can't be seen or isn't obvious enough to be corrected. A well placed fastball sends the message.

Also, it makes things interesting! _

I know that the bean is "part of baseball" and all... but only suggestion would be that you DESERVE to get shown up a bit (trotting round the bases or whatever) as long as you continue to play like you're still in high school! If your pitch couldn't keep him from hitting OUT OF THE BALLPARK, then your "bean" pitch should be put on hold for a while!

[baseballcajun]

First off, this year's team is not more talented than the 2000 team. Say all you want. It's not. Secondly, these players can't consistently put the ball in play, bunt, play defense, and pitch. Those are the keys to WINNING. Small ball reeks havoc on defenses. Remember Clemson? You can put all the fire power in the world in your lineup and you will face that guy in the post season. The guy that will shut you down. Ask the Yankees why they aren't defending world champs. They have an all-star at every position. How do you win? You perfect the fundamentals of the game. Yes, our power has gone up since Szecf has gotten here, but is that worth the sacrifice in other areas? I don't think so. Why recruit a power hitter if his defense offsets his run production?

You are correct, these players are not as good as the 2000 team......YET. Does anyone know the average class of the 2000 team? I don't have that info, but I would be willing the bet its a lot older than this team has on the field today. You can compare the production of the 2000 class and last years team, but not 2000 and today. Apples to oranges. Get these guys some games under their belt, and lets compare 2000 team to them then.

[RaisingCajun08]

_ Talking trash is NOT part of the game of baseball, and I think that's why most people gravitate towards the game.

One of the things I like about baseball is how it polices itself. The way to keep the game "classy" is to eliminate jawing of any sort after a big hit or something similar. You can't put that on the umps, because most of it can't be seen or isn't obvious enough to be corrected. A well placed fastball sends the message.

Also, it makes things interesting! _

Your post was 100% right on the money. If any has played and really understands what happens between the lines, baseball does police itself. There are times when the umps have to step in because emotions run to high.

No action comes without a consequence.

[jdebaillon]

Just tired of hearing excuses of one thing or another.

I know jay'll never do it, but I hope we don't start getting lumped in with the dukies and coach k on birds eye.