June 18, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Eloy Jiménez said: https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2019/6/18/18683945/white-sox-to-extend-protective-netting-at-guaranteed-rate-field-mlb-cubs-albert-almora-jr Absolute no-brainer. Now for the crying tough guys. This was only done because it is a state government run facility and they are always paranoid about litigation. not that it isn't the right decision but that's why they are one of the first. Edited June 18, 20196 yr by ptatc
June 18, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, CWSpalehoseCWS said: C'mon, you know I'm referring to these type of catches: Tbh, I just saw a chance to post that picture of eloy, and took it
June 18, 20196 yr Some idiot called into the Score and complained about his season tickets being impacted, saying he won’t renew them because it will hurt him on the secondary market and he can’t get autographs. Get over it.
June 18, 20196 yr 5 minutes ago, The Beast said: Some idiot called into the Score and complained about his season tickets being impacted, saying he won’t renew them because it will hurt him on the secondary market and he can’t get autographs. Get over it. Sounds like a standard-issue Score caller.
June 18, 20196 yr I also wonder if the net will taper down some as you move away from home plate. And somewhere in Florida, Steve Bartman mutters 'If only' to himself. Edited June 18, 20196 yr by mqr
June 18, 20196 yr 15 minutes ago, The Beast said: Some idiot called into the Score and complained about his season tickets being impacted, saying he won’t renew them because it will hurt him on the secondary market and he can’t get autographs. Get over it. Why is that stupid? His view isnt as good now. The sox aren't entitled to his money.
June 18, 20196 yr 48 minutes ago, Kyyle23 said: Yea, I would think some sort of a system would need to be implemented in order to pull that off. Nothing that you can just set up and go I feel like someone will work out a system for the nets to go up and down. There will probably be enough stadiums around the world doing this that some engineering type will figure out something to sell to teams. Just give it an offseason trade show or two. 43 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: This sucks for the few passionate fans that can and are willing to take the risk but it's the right thing to do and will ensure a safe experience for all fans. MLB should take a page out of the NPB's playbook and have "excite" seats. It gives seats with no netting for those fans who want it while also being a special experience for other fans and the team can probably charge more for those seats.
June 18, 20196 yr 8 minutes ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Why is that stupid? His view isnt as good now. The sox aren't entitled to his money. Because there is absolutely zero chance the secondary market is affected at all by this. And if your concerned about the secondary market not renewing right before your tickets might actually be worth something over nets is seriously short sighted. Edited June 18, 20196 yr by mqr
June 19, 20196 yr Author 1 hour ago, GenericUserName said: I feel like someone will work out a system for the nets to go up and down. There will probably be enough stadiums around the world doing this that some engineering type will figure out something to sell to teams. Just give it an offseason trade show or two. MLB should take a page out of the NPB's playbook and have "excite" seats. It gives seats with no netting for those fans who want it while also being a special experience for other fans and the team can probably charge more for those seats. Or do what they’re doing which is better in literally ever way
June 19, 20196 yr If Cooper remains pitching coach, might need to get netting in front of the outfield bleachers as well
June 19, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, Buehrle>Wood said: Why is that stupid? His view isnt as good now. The sox aren't entitled to his money. The secondary market argument was stupid. People will still buy his seats. If he is worried about something that will become mainstream that obstructs his view, okay, but if other parks are going to do it too, he is kind of dumb to get rid of season tickets. If the idiot gets rid of his season tickets, then so be it. I bet he keeps them and gets over it. And who the hell his age needs autographs? Edited June 19, 20196 yr by The Beast
June 19, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, ptatc said: This was only done because it is a state government run facility and they are always paranoid about litigation. not that it isn't the right decision but that's why they are one of the first. I was about to post this but you brought it up first. After the little girl gettin drilled by Almora, they fear the lawsuits coming.
June 19, 20196 yr I predict that by the time Eloy gets to Wrigley next year, the Cubs will have extended their netting to the foul poles, then around them and through the entire outfield.
June 19, 20196 yr 58 minutes ago, ron883 said: Baseball is being taken over by a bunch of PC wimps. Players support the netting nearly unanimously. You want to withdraw your insult of 99% of MLB players or...?
June 19, 20196 yr Author 8 hours ago, ron883 said: Baseball is being taken over by a bunch of PC wimps. You won’t be satisfied until a person is killed. That Almora play was horrific
June 19, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, gusguyman said: Players support the netting nearly unanimously. You want to withdraw your insult of 99% of MLB players or...? No, I don't
June 19, 20196 yr I have seats for many years behind the visitors dugout. There were no nets when we first moved there. They extended the nets about 2 years ago and I thought it would be terrible but you adjust suprisingly quick, after the first game I didn't even notice the nets anymore I have witnessed a couple of horrible injuries caused by foul balls. One in particular, I saw an older women get smashed in the face by a line drive foul ball, her nose shattered, blood everywhere. It would have been hard for many people paying attention to protect themselves on a ball like that. Players are bigger and stronger and there are more distractions (cell phones, video boards). Its the right thing to do, the risk is too high.
June 19, 20196 yr I went to a game a while back and was sitting sort of near the foul pole but back a bit. Netting wouldnt have stopped this ball that went zooming bounced once on walkway and hit drunk guy right on the face, splitting hit cheek. He thought he could catch it, but had no chance. So everyone has to pay attention no matter what. I do like the netting though, more safety the better, more people will be willing to bring younger children to the park and sit closer. I do wonder how this will affect the game, and it will affect the game. Players wont have the range to go in the stands to get the balls. And what happens if a ball hits the netting? Is it still in play. What if the ball is hit high and just skimms netting and player catches the ball? Hmmm. Interesting. This will have a ballpark effect. Edited June 19, 20196 yr by Chisox378
June 19, 20196 yr Does it decrease the risk of a child seriously injured or dying? If the answer is yes, why are we debating?
June 19, 20196 yr 15 hours ago, The Beast said: Some idiot called into the Score and complained about his season tickets being impacted, saying he won’t renew them because it will hurt him on the secondary market and he can’t get autographs. Get over it. Lol at a Sox fan worrying about the secondary market being effected. Not really a thing and hasn't been for a long time.
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