chitownsportsfan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I had row 20 behind the dugout. 36 bucks, thanks Mariners and Sox both being crap draws. Was down there about 40 minutes prior to the game and stuck around through the 8th inning. Won't lie I bugged out early to avoid the big traffic rush. In warmups it seemed like Carlos Sanchez and Saladino were pretty friendly. They were catch partners. Sanchez is a small guy but his pimp walk is Robbie Cano'esque. He has a lot of swag I'm surprised more scouting reports don't note it. Alexei did his own thing in warmups as did Avi. Those were the only guys I really saw warming up everyone else was either good or probably in the cages pregame. Trayce was a popular autograph and he obliged quite a few. He had a funny back and forth with the Mariners' moose mascot. He seemed very loose and why not it's a good time in the Thompson family. Dugout was pretty dead pregame did not see much energy and I get it. West coast getaway day on a mediocre team in August. During the game the only guy on the rail consistently was Jose, and that might have been because he was DHing and just wanted to keep a bit more into the game. During the national anthem Eaton stood right between Boston and Abreu, that was an interesting contrast. In warmups Danks was consistently throwing 58 footers and it translated into the game. His arm is just too flakey on him he either loses command or velocity it seems in half his starts. You guys all know it but seeing RV up close just confirmed all the bad stereotypes I have about him. He's just dead man. He had the shades on and he was posted up on the rail by the stairs just staring into space most of the time. Didn't see any rah rah stuff from him, not that baseball is the game for that. But just confirmed my own biases really. I yelled "Robin I love you but please retire" and it got a few chuckles from the Sox fans. Not many Sox fans at the park today at all. Less than last year even. that's about it. The pick Saladino made in the 1st or 2nd inning was rediculous, had a great view of it. The play Alexei made on Trumbo was easier than it looked on TV. But to his credit he didn't round it off as many SSs are prone to when they have a slower runner. Eaton was absolutely flying around 3rd on the play he scored on. Very impressive great technique and didn't slide headfirst which is a good habit to get out of him. none of these are meant as "hot takes" just my observations. Take them all with a grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 That's exactly how doubleT was in doubleA. Even on the road, he was always a nice guy, out signing for people down the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 24, 2015 -> 09:11 PM) I had row 20 behind the dugout. 36 bucks, thanks Mariners and Sox both being crap draws. Was down there about 40 minutes prior to the game and stuck around through the 8th inning. Won't lie I bugged out early to avoid the big traffic rush. In warmups it seemed like Carlos Sanchez and Saladino were pretty friendly. They were catch partners. Sanchez is a small guy but his pimp walk is Robbie Cano'esque. He has a lot of swag I'm surprised more scouting reports don't note it. Alexei did his own thing in warmups as did Avi. Those were the only guys I really saw warming up everyone else was either good or probably in the cages pregame. Trayce was a popular autograph and he obliged quite a few. He had a funny back and forth with the Mariners' moose mascot. He seemed very loose and why not it's a good time in the Thompson family. Dugout was pretty dead pregame did not see much energy and I get it. West coast getaway day on a mediocre team in August. During the game the only guy on the rail consistently was Jose, and that might have been because he was DHing and just wanted to keep a bit more into the game. During the national anthem Eaton stood right between Boston and Abreu, that was an interesting contrast. In warmups Danks was consistently throwing 58 footers and it translated into the game. His arm is just too flakey on him he either loses command or velocity it seems in half his starts. You guys all know it but seeing RV up close just confirmed all the bad stereotypes I have about him. He's just dead man. He had the shades on and he was posted up on the rail by the stairs just staring into space most of the time. Didn't see any rah rah stuff from him, not that baseball is the game for that. But just confirmed my own biases really. I yelled "Robin I love you but please retire" and it got a few chuckles from the Sox fans. Not many Sox fans at the park today at all. Less than last year even. that's about it. The pick Saladino made in the 1st or 2nd inning was rediculous, had a great view of it. The play Alexei made on Trumbo was easier than it looked on TV. But to his credit he didn't round it off as many SSs are prone to when they have a slower runner. Eaton was absolutely flying around 3rd on the play he scored on. Very impressive great technique and didn't slide headfirst which is a good habit to get out of him. none of these are meant as "hot takes" just my observations. Take them all with a grain of salt. Reading your story kind of makes we wonder why you went to the game? Thompson is from Portland, OR, and I am betting there were some folks in the pre game bringing that up. Over 30,000 fans for all three games is not a crap draw I don't think. But, I watched on TV so I guess I didn't see the behind the scenes stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 I wasn't in the greatest mood yesterday but had the ticket so I decided to go down anyways. I've been brutally sick with bronchitis (feeling better today thankfully, long past contagious just trying to slowly rid my body of it) and because of the fires here in the PNW the air quality is seriously Beijing level bad according to our newscasters and seeing the early Danks problems wasn't the best start. I had a good time overall. The Jose HR was sick, a real no doubter and all the Sox fans gave him a rousing ovation. Jose is the man and felt good to see other fans appreciate him. Safeco is a beautiful park. I just wish one of these years (been in Seattle 4 years now) that when the Sox come to Safeco late in the summer they are relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo Paz Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Thanks for that, it was an enjoyable read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 QUOTE (Carlo Paz @ Aug 24, 2015 -> 11:59 PM) Thanks for that, it was an enjoyable read. I agree. Thank u for your perspectives on the game and dugout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 25, 2015 -> 12:48 AM) I wasn't in the greatest mood yesterday but had the ticket so I decided to go down anyways. I've been brutally sick with bronchitis (feeling better today thankfully, long past contagious just trying to slowly rid my body of it) and because of the fires here in the PNW the air quality is seriously Beijing level bad according to our newscasters and seeing the early Danks problems wasn't the best start. I had a good time overall. The Jose HR was sick, a real no doubter and all the Sox fans gave him a rousing ovation. Jose is the man and felt good to see other fans appreciate him. Safeco is a beautiful park. I just wish one of these years (been in Seattle 4 years now) that when the Sox come to Safeco late in the summer they are relevant. You are a true Sox fan. I did get to see the Sox in 2005 when they played in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 25, 2015 -> 03:30 PM) You are a true Sox fan. I did get to see the Sox in 2005 when they played in Seattle. i am going to speak for myself. i don't know if it was b/c i was a sox fan. but in the late 80's and until the strike, you know how many games i went to, (i was a season ticket holder) where it rained, and the freaking cold wx in late sept and esp for the season opener... i was not a fan i and my cuz were obsessed, everything white sox. ahhhh the good ole days. you youngins don't know crap. Edited August 25, 2015 by LDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 25, 2015 -> 10:30 AM) You are a true Sox fan. I did get to see the Sox in 2005 when they played in Seattle. Honestly the Jose HR made it. He's a great player and a great guy and it was amazing to see the Sox fans in my section stand and cheer the guy. Jose signed for me in spring training last year before anyone even knew who he was he's so easy to root for. I'm a kid that had big league aspirations and topped out with some high juco offers that settled on my academic DIII school. The closest I get to the bigs these days is getting a nice seat when the Sox come to Seattle. I love athletics and I love seeing how these guys act up close. I saw Chris Sale his rookie year in Baltimore that was right up there with any experience I've had a park. That same game Viciedo started at 3B if you can believe it and hit some absolutely vicious pulled foul balls. I predicted based on that game he'd start at 3rd and be a long time fixture. lol, hence my grain of salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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