EmirOfShmo Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 20 minutes ago, Metalhead said: Yeah that is one of the strangest things I've ever seen in my life. It looks like a clear band-aid but he was clearly using it or doing something with it, intentionally. Do players use a band-aid reversed for the tackiness to get a better grip? I doubt it. It doesn't get any better than good ol' pine tar or talc powder. Add that today's batting gloves are some sticky mo'fos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Metalhead said: Yeah that is one of the strangest things I've ever seen in my life. It looks like a clear band-aid but he was clearly using it or doing something with it, intentionally. Do players use a band-aid reversed for the tackiness to get a better grip? if I saw the clip right the tape (or band aid) was stuck in the concave dent at the end of the bat. There was a tiny silver disk stuck to the tape. Again, weird. I’d like to see an explanation - or at least a rational theory - of what the was all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dan T. said: Again, weird. I’d like to see an explanation - or at least a rational theory - of what the was all about. The maker of the video is purporting that this is "buzzer" tech. Dovetailing to the Altuve "don't take off my jersey" buzzer hiding theory. Defenders, propagandists and apologists for the Astros are saying it's an MLB authentication hologram sticky. But those stickys seem to be smaller in length than what is shown in the video, imo. The sticky above does not have a transparent clear surround and the circular reflective hologram is at the righthand side edge, not center. The video shows something longer in length I'd say, it also looks like both ends are transparent clear with the reflective part in the dead center. There doesn't seem to be an explanation currently why Chirinos would have an authentication sticky on a bat he's using in game. For a bat being retired and saved for auction or otherwise, sticky makes sense. Edited February 1, 2020 by Monk4thaHALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) The Chirinos reflective tape video came from Game 4 of the WS, in which Houston had 13 hits and won the game 8 to 1. The video above shows Corbin pitching to Chirinos in the top of the 1st. After the reflective material is jettisoned from the bat Chirinos grounds into an IEDP. Later that same game Chirinos hit a HR off Corbin in the 4th inning, also had a double that game, went 2 for 5 with two RBI and a run. Statistically he had a good offensive game compared to his career averages. Edited February 1, 2020 by Monk4thaHALL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmirOfShmo Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 26 minutes ago, Monk4thaHALL said: The Chirinos reflective tape video came from Game 4 of the WS, in which Houston had 13 hits and won the game 8 to 1. The video above shows Corbin pitching to Chirinos in the top of the 1st. After the reflective material is jettisoned from the bat Chirinos grounds in an IEDP. Later that same game Chirinos hit a HR off Corbin in the 4th, also had a double that game, went 2 for 5 with two RBI and a run. Statistically he had a good offensive game compared to his career averages. To me, it's pretty obvious the tape incriminating. There's no way a batter picks up whatever flew from his hand & jams it in his pocket. That's bat boy/ball boy stuff to do. HOU had some sophisticated cheating going on for the past 3 years. **** them. Oh, and besides being a HS catcher, I did have the complete honor to be a ballboy - only for a few times - for the Senators in the late 70s... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Mike talked about his Dad a lot. So glad he got to see a World Series. Sad to hear of his loss. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Riggo#44 said: Mike talked about his Dad a lot. So glad he got to see a World Series. Sad to hear of his loss. Father and son achieve ultimate career goal a few months before father passes away... Damn near Shakespearean. RIP Mr. Rizzo. Edited February 2, 2020 by CRobi21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) When that vid popped up on my feed.. Edited February 3, 2020 by CRobi21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 5, 2020 Author Share Posted February 5, 2020 Betts is a FA next year. This is the last year of Adam Eaton's contract Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-9- Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Caleb Welsh @calebwelsh07 AJ Hinch: “By besting us in the World Series this year, with 4 wins in our ballpark, I can confidently say that the Washington Nationals saved the sport of baseball.” Quote Tweet @MLBNetwork For the first time, A.J. Hinch talks about the Astros investigation. See Tom Verducci’s full sitdown with the former manager, Friday at 6pm ET on MLB Tonight. 674.5K views 8:06 AM · Feb 7, 2020·Twitter for iPhone 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander -JB- Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 9:51 AM, Riggo#44 said: Betts is a FA next year. This is the last year of Adam Eaton's contract Just saying... Man, he’s probably gonna command 300 mill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 4 hours ago, -JB- said: Man, he’s probably gonna command 300 mill! Yeah, he will. Maybe he likes deferred payments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/promotions?partnerid=ed-14695391-1194293303 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Quote Link to Nats Promo Days I'm looking forward to July 3rd: Bean an Astro Day. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Bill Murray Approves 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) Wow that sure seemed to sneak up. Time flies when you're world champions I guess! Edited February 12, 2020 by CRobi21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 The Barry Svrluga article about the Astros cheating scandal is a great read. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/astros-cheating-open-secret/2020/02/11/1830154c-4c41-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html It talks about how it was an open secret around the league before it actually broke into public view and that many teams complained to MLB's front office about it. Also talks about how, when the Nats punched their ticket to the World Series, as one Nat put it: “It was amazing, once [it was assured] we were playing the Astros, how many people were coming out of the woodwork to let us know what they were doing.” Then it explains in detail what the Nats did to guard against the cheating. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 the more info that comes out, the more I feel players should be banned 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 My Astro buddy has weighed in. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I'm surprised there hasn't been a louder rumble that ownership of the Astros should be forced to sell. Donald Sterling and Jerry Richardson were forced out for being horrible people. But, they weren't cheating their sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 What annoys me more than anything is how none of the players have apologized or have shown any remorse. They should all be banned. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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