caulfield12 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, fathom said: Marlins beat reporter saying he’s being texted that season is “in jeopardy” https://mobile.twitter.com/CraigMish/status/1287740873560784898 The next domino to fall has to be the Yankees/Phillies game. If they take that off the schedule, it’s pretty much acknowledging the writing is on the wall already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Well if the season is cancelled, at least it answers the question of “will the world end of Gio starts for the Sox”. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: What happened to players lockers being in the suites and no high fives or touching? I have been wondering that since the Sox have been real close to each other many times. This never seemed feasible, but I think plenty didn't take it serious too. Like the scrum after the walk-off grand slam for Oakland accompanying the Olson game-winner the other night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: What happened to players lockers being in the suites and no high fives or touching? I have been wondering that since the Sox have been real close to each other many times. This never seemed feasible, but I think plenty didn't take it serious too. Honestly Ray, I see a lot of people not taking it seriously in Chicago. I have driven past Chicago Park district parks with Softball leagues in full swing. No social distancing or masks by the people watching the games or the players on the sidelines, right on top of each other drinking some cold ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said: The next domino to fall has to be the Yankees/Phillies game. If they take that off the schedule, it’s pretty much acknowledging the writing is on the wall already. I would be worried about an outbreak with the Reds also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Just now, wegner said: Honestly Ray, I see a lot of people not taking it seriously in Chicago. I have driven past Chicago Park district parks with Softball leagues in full swing. No social distancing or masks by the people watching the games or the players on the sidelines, right on top of each other drinking some cold ones. Whatever you do, don’t go to Little League games. They might as well be COVID parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wegner Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, fathom said: Well if the season is cancelled, at least it answers the question of “will the world end of Gio starts for the Sox”. Will it be answered? It depends how bad you think this pandemic will get!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Just now, fathom said: Whatever you do, don’t go to Little League games. They might as well be COVID parties. Oh absolutely. The little league games are packed as well. My wife is furious about it and has complained to our alderman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, fathom said: I would be worried about an outbreak with the Reds also. The Marlins also played exhibition games in Atlanta last Tuesday and Wednesday. Contagion 2, Electric Boogaloo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Friday Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, MiddleCoastBias said: The state of Florida is the worst, just ruining the party for the rest of us. For blue jay fans, the USA is one big Florida. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, wegner said: Will it be answered? It depends how bad you think this pandemic will get!! Well, poor Jack Parkman will now have at least eight months to make compelling arguments that Lucas Giolito Is Still An Ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, caulfield12 said: Well, poor Jack Parkman will now have at least eight months to make compelling arguments that Lucas Giolito Is Still An Ace. He's still got the stuff, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, fathom said: Well if the season is cancelled, at least it answers the question of “will the world end of Gio starts for the Sox”. All jokes aside, and as bad as his season numbers will look now, I bet it actually meant a lot to him. Just in the nick of time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Sports are the reward for a functioning society. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, caulfield12 said: Well, poor Jack Parkman will now have at least eight months to make compelling arguments that Lucas Giolito Is Still An Ace. If every pitcher the Twins make look bad aren't an ace, there aren't any aces in baseball outside of NYC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold's Leg Lift Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Figures the shittiest run organization will bring down the entire league. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWINFan Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 There can be only two good things that could come from a cancelled season: No one dies, and maybe more will see how serious this is. From all indications, most still don't realize what is happening and that will only lead to true disaster unless we come out of our denial stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 If this season in shitcanned does that mean we get tagged w another sub .500 season?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 30 minutes ago, wegner said: Rob Manfred announces that they were prepared for this very contingency. MLB is flying down an alternate team to play in Miami's place. The Washington Generals will play all of Miami's games during the quaratine period. Post of the Year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 1 minute ago, The Grinder said: If this season in shitcanned does that mean we get tagged w another sub .500 season?? How about that first pick in the draft, I would settle for that, lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Wow this is really sad. I was so into the season this weekend -- I was really worried I wouldn't enjoy this season due to the weird shortened schedule, but I was fully committed. Loved playing Fantasy Baseball the past 2-3 days and having the normalcy of watching a baseball game while I eat/play videogames/come home from work. This was bound to happen, but it happened so soon. I wonder what they'll do 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Here's a thought -- The Marlins may need a fill in manager -- Ozzie to the rescue! It's just what the LeaGUE NEEds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 This is the nightmare scenario. Florida is one of the hottest COVID spots on the planet right now, and it’s clear baseball’s health, safety, and testing protocols aren’t preventing players from contracting the virus. Certain players have been wearing masks while on the field, specifically first basemen Rhys Hoskins and Jesus Aguilar, as well as shortstop Didi Gregorius, but most have not. Baseball is fortunate that they are able to conduct coronavirus testing whenever they need to and get rapid results. However, there is still a window of uncertainty between those tests and the results. In the case of this weekend’s series between the Phillies and Marlins, that gap was Sunday’s game, in which multiple others could have been exposed. At this point, it’s hard to see how baseball can continue. What about the hotel workers where the Marlins are staying? What about the New York Yankees, who will be coming to Philadelphia for a quick two-game series this week? How do they use the visitor’s clubhouse, knowing there was an outbreak of COVID there just days earlier? How does that series get played? How do the Marlins take the field at all for the next two weeks? No one wants the 2020 season to unravel just as it’s getting started, but it would be irresponsible to continue playing games now. The Toronto Blue Jays aren’t allowed to play in their own home stadium. Even a lowly team like the Marlins needs its best players on the field, and with this outbreak, there’s no way they can do that. What’s it going to take for MLB to decide too much is too much? When half the Yankees are out? When Mike Trout goes down? It would be a miracle of no Phillies tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of what happened this weekend, and the MLB season is in serious jeopardy. It was a valiant effort to try and get teams back on the field but, without placing the entire sport in a protective bubble, this was perhaps inevitable. It would be irresponsible to play any more games this season until the outbreak is contained and, given the fact the game is already just 60 games long (now 57), any stoppage would likely kill the season. Health and safety is paramount and, at this point, there is no way the league can assure its players, coaches and those surrounding the sport, that they can keep everyone healthy and safe as long as teams are conducting business as usual. https://www.thegoodphight.com/2020/7/27/21340081/the-marlins-have-a-covid-19-outbreak-and-the-2020-season-could-already-be-over-phillies-manfred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, Look at Ray Ray Run said: What happened to players lockers being in the suites and no high fives or touching? I have been wondering that since the Sox have been real close to each other many times. This never seemed feasible, but I think plenty didn't take it serious too. I also thought players were going to be sitting in the stands. That said, I hope we get answers on whether they think it's as much in game transmission or possibly hanging out outside stadium/hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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