OT: Did you catch the pilot episode of Pitch

[Buythatcard]

You can watch it on FOX or HULU.

Talented baseball pitcher Ginny Baker immediately rises to fame when she is called up by the San Diego Padres and becomes the first woman in Major League Baseball. She immediately sets in on the task of proving herself to her teammates, starting with team captain and catcher Mike Lawson. The two share an immediate chemistry, putting Mike in the middle of tensions between the beautiful new player and certain teammates who don't appreciate a woman out on the mound. Not all of her fellow Padres are so averse to change, with center fielder Blip Sanders providing support through her journey.

I thought it was awesome.

Check out the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0wLCGwYZ3g

[trdcrdkid]

I saw the second half of it. Looked promising.

[D. Bergin]

She better be a junk-baller.

[quinnsryche]

I just pray it never happens. Love women, just not in sports. Can't guys just have something not invaded by women? I watch sports BECAUSE it's a guy thing. I won't even watch a telecast if it has a woman announcer (sideline reporters or pre/post game are ok just not play by play or color). Whoever she is that they have on ESPN Sunday night baseball completely ruined that broadcast for me. If I want to hear a female blather on about a game I'll have my wife come and sit next to me.
Sorry if this is all over the top sexist, I just believe women should stay out of men's sports.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I just pray it never happens. Love women, just not in sports. Can't guys just have something not invaded by women? I watch sports BECAUSE it's a guy thing. I won't even watch a telecast if it has a woman announcer (sideline reporters or pre/post game are ok just not play by play or color). Whoever she is that they have on ESPN Sunday night baseball completely ruined that broadcast for me. If I want to hear a female blather on about a game I'll have my wife come and sit next to me.
Sorry if this is all over the top sexist, I just believe women should stay out of men's sports.

as a met fan --- Id trade tebow for some hot chick anyday if she can actually pitch, lol

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I just pray it never happens. Love women, just not in sports. Can't guys just have something not invaded by women? I watch sports BECAUSE it's a guy thing. I won't even watch a telecast if it has a woman announcer (sideline reporters or pre/post game are ok just not play by play or color). Whoever she is that they have on ESPN Sunday night baseball completely ruined that broadcast for me. If I want to hear a female blather on about a game I'll have my wife come and sit next to me.
Sorry if this is all over the top sexist, I just believe women should stay out of men's sports.

+1

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I just pray it never happens. Love women, just not in sports. Can't guys just have something not invaded by women? I watch sports BECAUSE it's a guy thing. I won't even watch a telecast if it has a woman announcer (sideline reporters or pre/post game are ok just not play by play or color). Whoever she is that they have on ESPN Sunday night baseball completely ruined that broadcast for me. If I want to hear a female blather on about a game I'll have my wife come and sit next to me.
Sorry if this is all over the top sexist, I just believe women should stay out of men's sports.

The announcer you refer to on ESPN Sunday Night baseball is Jessica Mendoza. Can't stand her either as you do not understand what she is saying until she is 3/4 way through a sentence. You could replace her voice with a cackling chicken and not tell the difference. She also cannot give an unbiased commentary of the game which is annoying to the fans. It is also bad with the guys they pair her up with as they all start talking about crap that has nothing to do with the game. Fox network is almost as bad in my opinion. Bring back the days of Harry Carey and Bob Ueker. They were at least entertaining.

[packs]

Jackie Mitchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig at 17 years old. MLB then formally banned women from competing in the league until 1992. That's not good for the game. The game should appeal to anyone good enough to play it. I think credit is due where credit is deserved. I'm not really sure how baseball is lessened by women participating in the game. Does anyone think they could have hit Jennie Finch?

[rfurnish]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I just pray it never happens. Love women, just not in sports. Can't guys just have something not invaded by women? I watch sports BECAUSE it's a guy thing. I won't even watch a telecast if it has a woman announcer (sideline reporters or pre/post game are ok just not play by play or color). Whoever she is that they have on ESPN Sunday night baseball completely ruined that broadcast for me. If I want to hear a female blather on about a game I'll have my wife come and sit next to me.
Sorry if this is all over the top sexist, I just believe women should stay out of men's sports.

+2
Won't watch college football with female announcers either.

[brianp-beme]

The Padres were a good choice for the team she plays on...their pitching staff could use a little help.

Brian

[MartyFromCANADA]

I enjoyed it. I think I'll be a regular watcher.
Also, I think it would be phenomenal if a woman became a big league player

[Snapolit1]

I too think it would be amazing if a woman made it to the major leagues. Talk about reinvigorating the sport. Would be amazing.