Jose Abreu Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 07:52 PM) This beats the piss out of having to DVR the game, putting my phone on airplane mode and then watching the Sox get wrecked like last year. How old-fashioned... I wish I had the strength to follow through with that. Well, even if I did, I'm sure someone would ruin it for me in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 07:52 PM) This beats the piss out of having to DVR the game, putting my phone on airplane mode and then watching the Sox get wrecked like last year. And Mike, we're going to collectively get off your lawn now. Damned kids. GET A JOB AND PULL UP THOSE PANTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Meh I like these Oakland games even though typically we suck there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Opening Day should be 15 day games. 5 at noon, 5 at 1, 5 at 3. And it should be the day Presidents Day is observed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 07:47 PM) Yeah, it's tough man. I was on the 'El with my fingers in my ears at a couple points, lol. Going all Jimmy Fallon in fever pitch when he's at dinner? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 08:14 PM) Ironically just saw this part of the movie while I was channel scanning at the hotel the other day. Not doing the "NANANANA" but just started coughing and plugging my ears so some guys wouldn't ruin a day of exclusion on my way home. Lol I watch that movie every year around opening day. It's a gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan18 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 The original is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (raBBit @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 10:14 PM) Ironically just saw this part of the movie while I was channel scanning at the hotel the other day. Not doing the "NANANANA" but just started coughing and plugging my ears so some guys wouldn't ruin a day of exclusion on my way home. I have to say, having never lived in Chicago, I find it so unrelatable to think that just walking around town would get a Sox game spoiled for me. I have to watch out for texts from family/friends and promoted Facebook posts, but otherwise can pretty much stay in the dark until I can watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 08:45 PM) Opening Day should be 15 day games. 5 at noon, 5 at 1, 5 at 3. And it should be the day Presidents Day is observed. Yes. This totally. Opening day is the one day a year that should be day games. It is historical tradition, and in a game as steeped in history as baseball is, there should be some consideration for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 04:43 PM) I just realized that the first pitch for opening day is going to be a 9 freaking 10 pm. Whatever happened to a day game for the first day of baseball? That absolutely sucks. Well if it makes you feel better it's 10:10 for me, so I'll most likely be in bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (oldsox @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 07:12 PM) You use "sick days" so you can watch baseball games when not sick? And then you post on the internet to that effect? Jobs dont normally let you keep your sick days, so use them how you please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 09:15 AM) Jobs dont normally let you keep your sick days, so use them how you please My company dumped sick days years ago and just threw them in with the rest of the pool. I guess they saw how people were always getting sick or their kids were getting sick at the beginning of the year when they had the sick days, and were remarkably healthy when their supply of those days ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 09:25 AM) My company dumped sick days years ago and just threw them in with the rest of the pool. I guess they saw how people were always getting sick or their kids were getting sick at the beginning of the year when they had the sick days, and were remarkably healthy when their supply of those days ran out. This. Sick days are now just thrown into vacation days. I've used off days for Opening Day many a time, though usually when it lands on a Friday. I like the 9pm start. Better than missing the whole game while at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Quit complaining guys the game comes on for me at 5 AM local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 28, 2016 -> 08:45 PM) Opening Day should be 15 day games. 5 at noon, 5 at 1, 5 at 3. And it should be the day Presidents Day is observed. Huh? You think opening day should be in the middle of February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 09:25 AM) My company dumped sick days years ago and just threw them in with the rest of the pool. I guess they saw how people were always getting sick or their kids were getting sick at the beginning of the year when they had the sick days, and were remarkably healthy when their supply of those days ran out. We have vacation time and personal time. The only difference between the two is that vacation time can be taken in 4-hour increments and personal time can be taken in 2-hour increments. Either way, they wouldn't care if I took a day off to watch baseball all day. It's my time to use when and how I want. The idea of using "sick" days only when you are actually sick is so antiquated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GamesToLove Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) It's the week of the show at my high school (I teach and direct theatre), so I'll be leaving around 9pm each of those days. Could be worse, I guess. I'll be able to hear/watch some of the opening series of games for certain. I should be able to follow some of the home opener, then watch most of the Saturday game. We close Saturday night, then I have tickets for the Sunday. That's becoming tradition now. Looking forward to it. Edited March 29, 2016 by 3GamesToLove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 10:36 AM) Quit complaining guys the game comes on for me at 5 AM local. Can you let us know if it will be worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 02:09 PM) Can you let us know if it will be worth watching. Ya I should've mentioned the next day 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Doubront is the A's 5th starter over Jesse Hahn. Mon- Sale vs Gray Tue- Quintana vs Hill Wed- Rodon vs Bassitt Thu- Latos vs Graveman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 06:46 PM) Doubront is the A's 5th starter over Jesse Hahn. Mon- Sale vs Gray Tue- Quintana vs Hill Wed- Rodon vs Bassitt Thu- Latos vs Graveman I predict more hits on Thursday vs Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 29, 2016 -> 06:46 PM) Doubront is the A's 5th starter over Jesse Hahn. Kind of a dumb move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) What I hate even more than the Sox playing at 9:05 pm on Opening Day is the fact that there are now THREE "Opening Night" games to kick off the season. 3 games back-to-back, starting at noon on Sunday. And the marquee match-up that they always start with is the 3rd game. So the biggest game of opening night is actually the 3rd game played. That's a bummer. I always liked the build up and anticipation for that first fulfillment of baseball on the night before every else started. Edited March 30, 2016 by Chilihead90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Didn't remember that it was a four game series. Hopefully this offense stays healthy against Oakland. I like this opening day because it's a different team other than Cleveland, and KC. Will suck having to wait ALL day for this lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Mar 30, 2016 -> 12:34 AM) What I hate even more than the Sox playing at 9:05 pm on Opening Day is the fact that there are now THREE "Opening Night" games to kick off the season. 3 games back-to-back, starting at noon on Sunday. And the marquee match-up that they always start with is the 3rd game. So the biggest game of opening night is actually the 3rd game played. That's a bummer. I always liked the build up and anticipation for that first fulfillment of baseball on the night before every else started. Was Mets vs. KC opening day scheduled before the World Series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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