The Quiet Spring 2003?

Max Power · 03-08-2003, 11:21 PM

Yes, we had the death in O's camp, and the Wells' book, and the Griffey trade rumors - - - but, Spring Training is now 1/2 done - and we're three weeks away from Opening Day....oes it seem too quiet, or is it just me?

Max Power · 03-08-2003, 11:25 PM

You know, as soon as I typed that last post, I thought "incoming deja vu-ish feeling" - - so, I looked.............

IT MUST BE JUST ME! I posted the SAME thing at the SAME time last year: http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2/...&threadid=2616

Me, boring? Maybe. But, at least I'm consisitent! As well as

Never mind, I guess...............

hmrsf · 03-08-2003, 11:42 PM

I was not going to bring this up .......BUT, it seems that MT Carl does not like Dallas press as well as the Boston press! Here is the rants from the Loon Toon!

http://www.dallasobserver.com/issues...l/1/index.html

sweaver · 03-09-2003, 12:03 AM

Well, it really doesn't hit the fan in ST until the big cuts start coming, and the stress of turning it up a notch causes the bad wheels to blow out....

nyy26wc · 03-09-2003, 12:34 AM

My numbers are telling me that things are a lot busier this spring than last, at least in the past few days.

Total number of ATM items, from March 1-8:

2002: 67
2003: 127

During that 8 day period in 2002, only 3 of the 8 days had at least 10 items. In 2003, every day reached that figure.

In 2003, every day but 1 has had at least 12 items, with the sole exception dropping all the way down to 11. In 2002, only 1 day exceeded 12, with another day matching it.

Max Power · 03-09-2003, 07:52 AM

Could there be more items because there are still a number of players unsigned - more so than usual - and rumors are out there on them most days?

Max Power · 03-09-2003, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hmrsf
I was not going to bring this up .......BUT, it seems that MT Carl does not like Dallas press as well as the Boston press! Here is the rants from the Loon Toon!

http://www.dallasobserver.com/issues...l/1/index.html

I'm surprised even this didn't get more play - - did ESPN.com even pick up the story?

Ytown Tribe fan · 03-09-2003, 10:01 AM

You want great Spring Training action? You want hustling young prospects trying to shed that prospect label and become PLAYERS? You want a manager who took his Whitey Herzog vitamins? Finally -- you want a team that looks ALIVE out there and is in every game to kick ass and take names later?

Look no farther than Winter Haven.

nyy26wc · 03-09-2003, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Max Power
Could there be more items because there are still a number of players unsigned - more so than usual - and rumors are out there on them most days?

That's not it.

Today's item on the Pirates wanting to resolve the Kenny Lofton question was the first time this month that a free agent rumor made it into the reports. All of the other free agent rumors during the days in question were just the same old names, with the same old teams, that had previously been mentioned, so they didn't make it into the ATM reports.

There was a tiny increase in the numbers because of teams signing unsigned free agents. But, that number increased from 1 in 2002 to a mere 3 in 2003.

SmedIndy · 03-09-2003, 05:06 PM

Actually, I haven't noticed spring training at all this year- which is normal. Until the NCAAs are over - I watch baseball peripherally.

However, WHEN that's over...then fuggedaboutit!

03-08-2003, 11:21 PM	#1
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	The Quiet Spring 2003? Yes, we had the death in O's camp, and the Wells' book, and the Griffey trade rumors - - - but, Spring Training is now 1/2 done - and we're three weeks away from Opening Day....oes it seem too quiet, or is it just me? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

03-08-2003, 11:25 PM	#2
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	You know, as soon as I typed that last post, I thought "incoming deja vu-ish feeling" - - so, I looked............. IT MUST BE JUST ME! I posted the SAME thing at the SAME time last year: http://www.netshrine.com/vbulletin2/...&threadid=2616 Me, boring? Maybe. But, at least I'm consisitent! As well as Never mind, I guess............... __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

03-08-2003, 11:42 PM	#3
hmrsf forum mom Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: relocation Posts: 4,298	I was not going to bring this up .......BUT, it seems that MT Carl does not like Dallas press as well as the Boston press! Here is the rants from the Loon Toon! http://www.dallasobserver.com/issues...l/1/index.html __________________ NDF who shares good karma! Get a coaster! My cup is not only 1/2 full it is brimming! We don't need no stinking Arods!

03-09-2003, 12:34 AM	#5
nyy26wc NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 14,584	My numbers are telling me that things are a lot busier this spring than last, at least in the past few days. Total number of ATM items, from March 1-8: 2002: 67 2003: 127 During that 8 day period in 2002, only 3 of the 8 days had at least 10 items. In 2003, every day reached that figure. In 2003, every day but 1 has had at least 12 items, with the sole exception dropping all the way down to 11. In 2002, only 1 day exceeded 12, with another day matching it. __________________ Lee Creator, Complete Baseball Encyclopedia. It's powerful, yet extremely easy to use. Features extensive sorting and stat display options. The CBE has many features that are not available in online and printed sources. Has 2006 stats and daily update service for 2007.

03-09-2003, 07:52 AM	#6
Max Power NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: May 2002 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 5,548	Could there be more items because there are still a number of players unsigned - more so than usual - and rumors are out there on them most days? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator "They come and they go, Hobbs. They come and they go." That's why there's NetShrine.com

03-09-2003, 12:03 AM	#4
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Well, it really doesn't hit the fan in ST until the big cuts start coming, and the stress of turning it up a notch causes the bad wheels to blow out....

03-09-2003, 10:01 AM	#8
Ytown Tribe fan Guest Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scrappers territory Posts: 2,515	Not in Winter Haven! You want great Spring Training action? You want hustling young prospects trying to shed that prospect label and become PLAYERS? You want a manager who took his Whitey Herzog vitamins? Finally -- you want a team that looks ALIVE out there and is in every game to kick ass and take names later? Look no farther than Winter Haven.

03-09-2003, 05:06 PM	#10
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	Actually, I haven't noticed spring training at all this year- which is normal. Until the NCAAs are over - I watch baseball peripherally. However, WHEN that's over...then fuggedaboutit!

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