August 21, 200817 yr Hey guys, I just joined up over here, figured I'd say whats up. My name is Alex, I live in Hollywood, 52 years old, played a lot of baseball as a kid and as an adult in various leagues, until I just got too old, lol. Been a baseball fan my entire life; I remember the 1962 Mets, the Yankees of the 60s, and all the great players of that time: I grew up watching Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Bob Gibson, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax. Went to plenty of games where I got to see them play in person. I learned to love this game and I learned to LEARN this game. Moved to Florida in 2000, but only became a Marlins fan during the 03 season when that team got my attention during the summer; I predicted their eventual success to all my buddies back home by early August. I told everybody that this seemed to be one of those rare "teams of destiny" that come up every once in a while, and I was proven correct when they got to the WS versus my New York Yankees. I had to make a choice, and it was a no brainer, I chose the young and exciting Marlins and have been a huge Marlins fan ever since. As for other things about me, I'm a fan of all sports except hockey, and I enjoy smoking fine cigars. I'm passionate and opinionated about my teams and I respect everybody that gives respect. Looking forward to contributing over here.
August 21, 200817 yr Hey guys, I just joined up over here, figured I'd say whats up. My name is Alex, I live in Hollywood, 52 years old, played a lot of baseball as a kid and as an adult in various leagues, until I just got too old, lol. Been a baseball fan my entire life; I remember the 1962 Mets, the Yankees of the 60s, and all the great players of that time: I grew up watching Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Bob Gibson, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax. Went to plenty of games where I got to see them play in person. I learned to love this game and I learned to LEARN this game. Moved to Florida in 2000, but only became a Marlins fan during the 03 season when that team got my attention during the summer; I predicted their eventual success to all my buddies back home by early August. I told everybody that this seemed to be one of those rare "teams of destiny" that come up every once in a while, and I was proven correct when they got to the WS versus my New York Yankees. I had to make a choice, and it was a no brainer, I chose the young and exciting Marlins and have been a huge Marlins fan ever since. As for other things about me, I'm a fan of all sports except hockey, and I enjoy smoking fine cigars. I'm passionate and opinionated about my teams and I respect everybody that gives respect. Looking forward to contributing over here. That is one of the most awesome things ever... I can't wait till I'm 50 and I can brag to people about watching Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, A-Rod, Hanley and such... You sound like a great guy, welcome aboard
August 21, 200817 yr I'm a fan of all sports except hockey. Don't say you're not a hockey fan around here or people will call you ignorant. :lol
August 21, 200817 yr Hey guys, I just joined up over here, figured I'd say whats up. My name is Alex, I live in Hollywood, 52 years old, played a lot of baseball as a kid and as an adult in various leagues, until I just got too old, lol. Been a baseball fan my entire life; I remember the 1962 Mets, the Yankees of the 60s, and all the great players of that time: I grew up watching Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Bob Gibson, Roberto Clemente, Sandy Koufax. Went to plenty of games where I got to see them play in person. I learned to love this game and I learned to LEARN this game. Moved to Florida in 2000, but only became a Marlins fan during the 03 season when that team got my attention during the summer; I predicted their eventual success to all my buddies back home by early August. I told everybody that this seemed to be one of those rare "teams of destiny" that come up every once in a while, and I was proven correct when they got to the WS versus my New York Yankees. I had to make a choice, and it was a no brainer, I chose the young and exciting Marlins and have been a huge Marlins fan ever since. As for other things about me, I'm a fan of all sports except hockey, and I enjoy smoking fine cigars. I'm passionate and opinionated about my teams and I respect everybody that gives respect. Looking forward to contributing over here. Erick will be very dissapointed with you for not being a Panthers fan. Other than that, welcome.
August 21, 200817 yr Welcome. It's always nice to have a few more of the "over forty" crowd on this board. Three things to remember on this board: 1) have a thick skin..don't take anything personal. 2) As Jackie Moon would say" E.L.E.!" (everybody love everybody!) 3) You are obligated to start a " Call up Dallas McPhereson " thread once a week.
August 21, 200817 yr Author That is one of the most awesome things ever... I can't wait till I'm 50 and I can brag to people about watching Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, A-Rod, Hanley and such... You sound like a great guy, welcome aboard LOL....dude, don't even JOKE like that, lol....when you're over 50 everything hurts when you wake up in the morning! And like it or not, you SLOW DOWN. Like I said, I usedto play baseball and softball too, but just don't anymore, cause I can't play the way I used to. Yeah, I could go join a "senior league" or something, but it ain't the same. I still go to the batting cage every once in a while though...but find it hard to even get around on the 80 mph machine! So enjoy being YOUNG, my brother!....lol...
August 21, 200817 yr That is one of the most awesome things ever... I can't wait till I'm 50 and I can brag to people about watching Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, A-Rod, Hanley and such... You sound like a great guy, welcome aboard LOL....dude, don't even JOKE like that, lol....when you're over 50 everything hurts when you wake up in the morning! And like it or not, you SLOW DOWN. Like I said, I usedto play baseball and softball too, but just don't anymore, cause I can't play the way I used to. Yeah, I could go join a "senior league" or something, but it ain't the same. I still go to the batting cage every once in a while though...but find it hard to even get around on the 80 mph machine! So enjoy being YOUNG, my brother!....lol... welcome to the boards man, go marlins
August 21, 200817 yr That is one of the most awesome things ever... I can't wait till I'm 50 and I can brag to people about watching Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, A-Rod, Hanley and such... You sound like a great guy, welcome aboard LOL....dude, don't even JOKE like that, lol....when you're over 50 everything hurts when you wake up in the morning! And like it or not, you SLOW DOWN. Like I said, I usedto play baseball and softball too, but just don't anymore, cause I can't play the way I used to. Yeah, I could go join a "senior league" or something, but it ain't the same. I still go to the batting cage every once in a while though...but find it hard to even get around on the 80 mph machine! So enjoy being YOUNG, my brother!....lol... I enjoy being young and doing stuff, but I already have arthritis in my knee(s), it's not comparable really, but I'm just looking forward to being able to reflect on a lot of cool stuff and tell people about things they never got the chance to see Edit: Also, a 50 year old called me dude, this guy has the potential to be quite awesome
August 21, 200817 yr Welcome to MarlinsBaseball.com! I'm Rab Bethan, the 1-2-THREEEEEEE time MB award winner. In all seriousness though, welcome. I am also passionate and opinionated, but I don't care for cigars. And like mountainfish said, don't take anything us young WHIPpersnapers say personally.
August 21, 200817 yr Welcome to MarlinsBaseball.com! I'm Rab Bethan, the 1-2-THREEEEEEE time MB award winner. In all seriousness though, welcome. I am also passionate and opinionated, but I don't care for cigars. And like mountainfish said, don't take anything us young WHIPpersnapers say personally. Wow...just wow...
August 21, 200817 yr That is one of the most awesome things ever... I can't wait till I'm 50 and I can brag to people about watching Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, A-Rod, Hanley and such... You sound like a great guy, welcome aboard LOL....dude, don't even JOKE like that, lol....when you're over 50 everything hurts when you wake up in the morning! And like it or not, you SLOW DOWN. Like I said, I usedto play baseball and softball too, but just don't anymore, cause I can't play the way I used to. Yeah, I could go join a "senior league" or something, but it ain't the same. I still go to the batting cage every once in a while though...but find it hard to even get around on the 80 mph machine! So enjoy being YOUNG, my brother!....lol... now I recognize you from the mlb boards since i always go there to see posts
August 21, 200817 yr Good to have you here :thumbup Finally someone else who saw Gibson pitch. There really is no way to explain how different the game is today especially the buddy-buddy relationships you see on the field between players on opposing teams. Can you imagine Bob Gibson saying anything remotely friendly to an opposing player...on or off the field? I just laugh out loud thinking about how players from the fifties, sixties would look at today's game.
August 21, 200817 yr Author I enjoy being young and doing stuff, but I already have arthritis in my knee(s), it's not comparable really, but I'm just looking forward to being able to reflect on a lot of cool stuff and tell people about things they never got the chance to see Edit: Also, a 50 year old called me dude, this guy has the potential to be quite awesome LOL...yeah, I don't believe in ACTING my age, even though I might FEEL like I'm 50 don't mean I gottta act like an old man. If any of you guys met me you wouldn't think I was 50 either; I take care of myself for the most part, still get a lil' work out in, etc. To everyone that has welcomed me, THANKS, FELLAS! I'm gonna try not to be too much of a STUNAD over here, lol....
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP?
August 21, 200817 yr Author Good to have you here :thumbup Finally someone else who saw Gibson pitch. There really is no way to explain how different the game is today especially the buddy-buddy relationships you see on the field between players on opposing teams. Can you imagine Bob Gibson saying anything remotely friendly to an opposing player...on or off the field? I just laugh out loud thinking about how players from the fifties, sixties would look at today's game. Gibson wasn't even friendly to his own catcher, McCarver, never mind the other team! Guys like him, Drysdale, Marichal; they took this game SERIOUSLY. I'll never forget Gibson in the World Series against Boston & against Detroit. The Cards basically won those because they gave Gibson the ball for THREE out of SEVEN World Series games, and he was damn near unhittable!
August 21, 200817 yr Author Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T.
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T. People should learn from what you just said.
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T. Awesome.
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T. Awesome. What is this blind date?
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T. Awesome. What is this blind date? Nah, I can't stand smokers. :shifty
August 21, 200817 yr Just one question....how do you feel about stats? More specifically, things like OPB, SLG, and WHIP? Stats are useful, there is NO QUESTION about that. But I DO NOT judge a ballplayer solely on stats. Look, some of you guys might feel differently, and that's cool. But I've been watching this game long enough that I put a high premium on intangibles, such as baseball smarts, instincts, heart, and desire. In addition to a guy's stats, HOW DOES HE PLAY THE GAME? Is he "baseball smart"? Does he hustle? Is he THINKING out there in the field, on the mound, or at bat, or is he just reacting? Is the guy a WINNER? Some of these intangibles cannot be measured by statistics. Guys either HAVE "IT", or they DON'T. Good lord. It's like Pandora's box was opened and all of the evil of the world was let out all at once
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