Congrats to the Dodgers

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by honus94566

I am just not watching sports this year. Fans are part of the game. I'm just not interested in it. A world series played after a 60 game season, with cardboard cutouts in the seats and fake fan noise pumped into the TV broadcasts? That sucks. Dodgers celebrating in an empty stadium? Man... that sucks.

My perspective is different...I LOVE baseball...always have...always will! The game is what I care about...I'm riveted by every pitch...every play. I couldn't care less about fans in the stadium!!!!! Congrats to the dodgers...they deserve it! Would love to see another dodgers/yankeees series someday soon!

[spec]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

My perspective is different...I LOVE baseball...always have...always will! The game is what I care about...I'm riveted by every pitch...every play. I couldn't care less about fans in the stadium!!!!! Congrats to the dodgers...they deserve it! Would love to see another dodgers/yankeees series someday soon!

+1

[conor912]

The way I see it, every team started out 0-0. Was it a sprint vs a marathon? Sure, I guess....but they all had a shot. It might not have been as good as a “normal” season, but it was a hell of a lot better than nothing. I thought the post season was great, and am happy for the Dodgers. They got screwed in ‘17 and despite the fight TB put up, were clearly the better team.

[triwak]

Originally Posted by conor912

The way I see it, every team started out 0-0. Was it a sprint vs a marathon? Sure, I guess....but they all had a shot. It might not have been as good as a “normal” season, but it was a hell of a lot better than nothing. I thought the post season was great, and am happy for the Dodgers. They got screwed in ‘17 and despite the fight TB put up, were clearly the better team.

+1

[Exhibitman]

Not having many fans in the seats spared viewers the now-obligatory and always-annoying close-ups of fans instead of game coverage. If i want to see oddly dressed strangers staring blankly at whatever is in front of them I will go to the PSA luncheon.

Seems to me the point of sports is entertainment. I was very entertained by the games I watched. That's fine with me, esp. in this era of going nowhere and doing nothing.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Not having many fans in the seats spared viewers the now-obligatory and always-annoying close-ups of fans instead of game coverage. If i want to see oddly dressed strangers staring blankly at whatever is in front of them I will go to the PSA luncheon.

Seems to me the point of sports is entertainment. I was very entertained by the games I watched. That's fine with me, esp. in this era of going nowhere and doing nothing.

The line in bold should not be overlooked... genius.

Grew up a Dodger hater, but am happy for this squad, who got screwed earlier by Astrogate. They really had to fight for this championship, despite the short season.

Some great stories as well... JT's career was over when he was discovered at a Cal State Fullerton Alumni game, of all things. Probably on par with Kurt Warner's story, in terms of success against all odds. Happy for Kershaw as well... the monkey is finally off his back.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Not having many fans in the seats spared viewers the now-obligatory and always-annoying close-ups of fans instead of game coverage. If i want to see oddly dressed strangers staring blankly at whatever is in front of them I will go to the PSA luncheon.

Seems to me the point of sports is entertainment. I was very entertained by the games I watched. That's fine with me, esp. in this era of going nowhere and doing nothing.

And the close-ups of actors to promote network TV shows. I always hate that.

[55koufax]

This team (aside from a late inning game 4 debacle) is as well grounded on all things baseball as most any we have seen in our lifetime. Thrilled for all of these guys in my top ten:

Kershaw. A great human being.
Roberts. Gets to keep his job.
Turner. The catalyst
Mookie. 42 reincarnated.
Belli. MVP.
Seager. MVP.
Muncy. So disciplined.
Ferris. Future Cy Young.
Urias. Future Fireman of the Year.
Joc. New found respect.

If there was a spot for #11 I would include Kenley Jansen. So good for so long and I believe he should hang 'em up and take special care of his ticker..