NLDS: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. Kershaw to start on 3 days rest.

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[QUOTE="X360PS3AMD05"]http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/18/which-sport-reigns-supreme-in-each-major-league-city/ Which sport reigns supreme in each city?Master_Live

Chicago is football > basketball > hockey > baseball

Well, for the past 5 years what I said is definitely right. There's a ton of excitement in the city for the Blackhawks right now.
If you were to ask me in 2003 when Kerry Wood/Mark Prior were doing their thing I'd probably say football > baseball > basketball > hockey. That was also a time when the Bulls were still going through their post-Jordan terribleness and the Blackhawks were owned by Bill Wirtz which made excitement for hockey hard since the Blackhawks were never on TV.

The Bears will always be #1 though

Boston: Baseball>Football>Basketball>Hockey

Toronto: Hockey>>>>>>Baseball>Basketball>CFL Football

Baseball has seen a large increase in support here over the past couple of years though, with the likes of Lawrie (Canadian) and Bautista, and only expected to get more popular now. 

Well, that sucks. We need Grandy healthy right away.

One Brewer, probably because we traded so many of our prospects.

Well, that sucks. We need Grandy healthy right away.

Master_Live

Suddenly DH's don't seem like such a bad idea, huh?

Even if the Cubs were good? Master_Live

Don't even get me started on that.  This city can go straight to hell when it comes to baseball.  The Sox make a run at the division and don't let go of first place until the last month of the season, they're lucky to get half the stadium full.  The Cubs are the worst team in the league and they still pull in decent gate numbers, smfh.  Baseball in this town is basically a bunch of yuppy northsiders getting drunk at Wrigley.  I guess Soldier isn't all that different, but the Bears are at least halfway decent most years and there's not a second team that's way more competitive than them.

As to what JML said, hockey and basketball usually compete for number two.  Hockey was big back when we won the cup, but we've hit a bump since then and the Bulls have been good in the meantime.  I think there's a little less interest in basketball now that Rose is injured and seeing as how we can never seem to get a second superstar that can let us compete with Miami in the playoffs.  Hockey has actually seemed a bit down to me this year, which is surprising given our start (but then again the strike might have something to do with that), but I haven't been back to the city since the season started so perhaps I'm wrong.

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Well, that sucks. We need Grandy healthy right away.

theone86

Suddenly DH's don't seem like such a bad idea, huh?

Am I missing something here? DH for an outfielder?

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Well, that sucks. We need Grandy healthy right away.

Namgis

Suddenly DH's don't seem like such a bad idea, huh?

Am I missing something here? DH for an outfielder?

I was spazzing that day, disregard.

Just in case anyone is interested in having yet another reason to call Alex Rodriguez a giant douche, there's a report circulating that his charity organization, the "A-Rod Family Foundation", has only distributed 1% of proceeds.  The IRS has also stripped the organization of its tax-exempt status.

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Just in case anyone is interested in having yet another reason to call Alex Rodriguez a giant douche, there's a report circulating that his charity organization, the "A-Rod Family Foundation", has only distributed 1% of proceeds.  The IRS has also stripped the organization of its tax-exempt status.

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Oleg_Huzwog

As for the winner I will go with Puerto Rico...not but really, I will go with 2 time champ Japan.

Mariners have won 10 in a row.  I don't care that it's Spring Training.  Shut up.  Let me enjoy this.

Teixeira out 8-10 weeks *inhales peace, exhales anxiety, inhales peace, exhales anxiety*Master_Live

Isn't the normal time frame for Tex to start a season anyways? He doesn't get hot for a good long while. Yuk's going to earn his keep early. Just hope Tex is smokin' down the stretch.

Cano better not get injured. Master_Live

I hope you knocked on wood. Don't need to jinx them any more. Playing without 8 of their top 10 HR hitters is bad enough.

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Got two ticket for tomorrow's game between PR and Venezuela. Bleachers, 13 bucks each. Lets see if I can get under Miguel Cabrera's skin :D

Got two ticket for tomorrow's game between PR and Venezuela. Bleachers, 13 bucks each. Lets see if I can get under Miguel Cabrera's skin :D

Master_Live

Nice score!

Miiiiiiiiiiiiiigggeeeeeee!

What a pathetic performance by Team USA so far.

Actually i'm not sure what's more sad.  Team USA's performance on the field or their support in the stands.  I know Phoenix is a huge hotbed for immigrants and first-generation Americans, but there's no excuse for what we're seeing tonight

Actually i'm not sure what's more sad.  Team USA's performance on the field or their support in the stands.  I know Phoenix is a huge hotbed for immigrants and first-generation Americans, but there's no excuse for what we're seeing tonight

Boston_Boyy

Awesome game tonight, lots of energy in the stands :D

I'm gonna be looking for Master_Live in the stands :PX360PS3AMD05

Hehe, I got a great spot, practically looking straight at the plate. Haven't seem the Mexico/Canada video yet, sounds crazy.

Well I saw what happened. Canada bunted for a hit with a 6 run lead on the ninth because of the run differential rules in place and Mexico wasn't having any of it. Rules are rules, Canada was doing what they must to advance and until the rules are changed Mexico needs to keep their emotion in check.

That brawl was shameful, but what is even more shameful is the blatant racism I'm seeing on the ESPN comments about the game, from all sides. Absolutely disgusting and childish behavior.-Halftime-

:lol: You must have never entered any of the soccer articles on there. They are pretty pathetic. I read them for laughs, would never post on espn. Most racist sport site ive seen, people are dumb.

Personally think Canadians should be banned from any sport not named Hockey. 

The Yankees have been talking with Derrek Lee, Scott Rolen, and Chipper Jones... all of whom are retired.  You mean to tell me they have zero  prospects worthy of a roster spot for a few months while regular starters are healing?  They'd rather try to sign a retiree?  Is their farm system really that bad?

The Yankees have been talking with Derrek Lee, Scott Rolen, and Chipper Jones... all of whom are retired.  You mean to tell me they have zero  prospects worthy of a roster spot for a few months while regular starters are healing?  They'd rather try to sign a retiree?  Is their farm system really that bad?

Oleg_Huzwog

The Chipper thing was a joke...literally.

It doesn't bother me that people want us to spend more money.  It's not their money.  This is a private company, even though it's got a public flair to it.  If they want to write a check for 10 million bucks, they can give me a call.Astros owner Jim Crane

He essentially told Houston fans to go f*** themselves.

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Even if they're trying to do things the right way (restock the farm, build from within), you're not supposed to make statements like that.  That's the kind of quote that needlessly alienates the people who buy your tickets and merchandise.

[quote="Astros owner Jim Crane"]It doesn't bother me that people want us to spend more money.  It's not their money.  This is a private company, even though it's got a public flair to it.  If they want to write a check for 10 million bucks, they can give me a call.Oleg_Huzwog

He essentially told Houston fans to go f*** themselves.

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Even if they're trying to do things the right way (restock the farm, build from within), you're not supposed to make statements like that.  That's the kind of quote that needlessly alienates the people who buy your tickets and merchandise.

[quote="Astros owner Jim Crane"]It doesn't bother me that people want us to spend more money.  It's not their money.  This is a private company, even though it's got a public flair to it.  If they want to write a check for 10 million bucks, they can give me a call.Oleg_Huzwog

He essentially told Houston fans to go f*** themselves.

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Even if they're trying to do things the right way (restock the farm, build from within), you're not supposed to make statements like that.  That's the kind of quote that needlessly alienates the people who buy your tickets and merchandise.

I swear, Braun's bat has to be one of the longest in the majors. Master_Live

Nice win by PR, I could see us beating Netherlands. Master_Live

Where you born in Puerto Rico?

[QUOTE="Master_Live"]Nice win by PR, I could see us beating Netherlands. Put_in_Kitna

Where you born in Puerto Rico?