Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 17, 2009 As much as I love hockey, baseball was my first love sports-wise. Growing up on the North Side of Chicago, we went to a ton of Cubs games when I was young (even though no one in my house is a Cubs fan). Also, I signed up for MLB.TV about 3 years ago, when family finances were far different and I could afford it. It's automatically taken off my credit card every month, and I'm the one who makes payments on my credit card. If I could afford to pay for both sports, I would. Nice. A long friend of mine who I used to play basketball every day with for years was from Chicago. Damn did I ever razz him about his Cubs (who he long believed were cursed), and no less when Cheli went from his Hawks to the Wings which was a major insult to Hawks fans. Surprising how many fans hate the Wings as it is. But as for baseball, I stopped watching as soon as all that steroid stuff came to fruition and haven't watched a single game since Mark McGwire's (and others, but mostly his) circus in Congress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Nice. A long friend of mine who I used to play basketball every day with for years was from Chicago. Damn did I ever razz him about his Cubs (who he long believed were cursed), and no less when Cheli went from his Hawks to the Wings which was a major insult to Hawks fans. Surprising how many fans hate the Wings as it is. But as for baseball, I stopped watching as soon as all that steroid stuff came to fruition and haven't watched a single game since Mark McGwire's (and others, but mostly his) circus in Congress. I hate steroids as much as the next fan, but at some point you (not you, but a universal you) have to realize there have been drugs in baseball since the very beginning. I was watching a program on the history of drugs in America, and players back in the late 1800s were doing coke on the field. There have been one form of illegal drugs or another throughout the history of the sport, hell Hank Aaron used greenies. A lot of players in the 50s-80s used speed. Remember the Pittsburgh Pirates crack trial? Half the team had to testify against their dealer in court, Tim Raines even had a vial of crack in his back pocket during games and wouldn't slide feet first because he didn't want to break it. The s*** was everywhere. Steroids aren't the worst thing baseball players have used for a competitive edge. I'll love baseball no matter what. That doesn't mean I condone any of this because I don't, I think it's an absolute stain on the game. I think Selig is 60% responsible for the proliferation of steroids in baseball when he received memo after memo about it and sat on it until Congress forced him to intervene about a decade later. I'm convinced that if our economic situation was far better, Congress would have revoked their anti-trust exemption. That said, I can't turn my back on the game because some of the players chose to cheat. I'm sure if you shake the NHL hard enough, you'll find players fall out who weren't exactly squeaky-clean. /end off-topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Hockey hockey hockey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 People on this forum just wanna utter their opinions/questions they don't even care to read what's been written... lazy people Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Ugh, why am I always in class during games Umm, skip? GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsallwin 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 I heard Richards and Carter are good but I never saw their real games so this game will be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Melodifestivalen is s*** This coming from a man who thinks Red Wing hockey's s*** too. Melodifestivalen must be great then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 I don't think I've seen a full Flyers game since '97. This will interesting. I've always liked Biron for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 17, 2009 I hate steroids as much as the next fan, but at some point you (not you, but a universal you) have to realize there have been drugs in baseball since the very beginning. I was watching a program on the history of drugs in America, and players back in the late 1800s were doing coke on the field. There have been one form of illegal drugs or another throughout the history of the sport, hell Hank Aaron used greenies. A lot of players in the 50s-80s used speed. Remember the Pittsburgh Pirates crack trial? Half the team had to testify against their dealer in court, Tim Raines even had a vial of crack in his back pocket during games and wouldn't slide feet first because he didn't want to break it. The s*** was everywhere. Steroids aren't the worst thing baseball players have used for a competitive edge. I'll love baseball no matter what. That doesn't mean I condone any of this because I don't, I think it's an absolute stain on the game. I think Selig is 60% responsible for the proliferation of steroids in baseball when he received memo after memo about it and sat on it until Congress forced him to intervene about a decade later. I'm convinced that if our economic situation was far better, Congress would have revoked their anti-trust exemption. That said, I can't turn my back on the game because some of the players chose to cheat. I'm sure if you shake the NHL hard enough, you'll find players fall out who weren't exactly squeaky-clean. /end off-topic If they were as honest as you I'd have had no problem. However, they weren't. Especially when confronted with a chance to come clean even AFTER being caught. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 17, 2009 This coming from a man who thinks Red Wing hockey's s*** too. Melodifestivalen must be great then. red wings are great when they decide to play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Hope to see a good game from 'em since we haven't played the flyers since 2007. 5-3 wings! Wings 5 (Zata, Pasha, Hossa, Lids, Clears) Flyers 3 LETS GO RED WINGS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Listen, I love Broduer, but taking a game away from FSN and NOT FINISHING IT is bulls***. f*** Versus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Game will be changed to the Devils game if they're leading late in the game - no complaints, it's history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 17, 2009 This coming from a man who thinks Red Wing hockey's s*** too. Melodifestivalen must be great then. LOL. Winnar. I don't think I've seen a full Flyers game since '97. This will interesting. I've always liked Biron for some reason. Be thankful you haven't. Game about to start. LETS GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
going_top_shelf 6 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Listen, I love Broduer, but taking a game away from FSN and NOT FINISHING IT is bulls***. f*** Versus. agreed, I understand it's history but it's still unfair. f***ers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Oh great, they'll cut to New Jersey if they're about to win. Better not miss the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsallwin 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 The stream is gone somehow-_- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaddaw9 2 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Agreed......Congradulations Martin........Now leave my Red Wings Game on! agreed, I understand it's history but it's still unfair. f***ers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Start of the first, GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Who are the Versus announcers? Sounds like the Flyers or Hurricanes announcers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Listen, I love Broduer, but taking a game away from FSN and NOT FINISHING IT is bulls***. f*** Versus. This is what absolutely drives me nuts about network monopolies. Espn does the same thing. They cut to whatever they damn please and if you're watching the scheduled game, forget it. You're outta luck. There really ought to be an FCC law that says if you're going to do that you have to show the scheduled game SOMEwhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 17, 2009 Oh, it's Hartnell again. If only Fisch was here to pound his face in again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) This is what absolutely drives me nuts about network monopolies. Espn does the same thing. They cut to whatever they damn please and if you're watching the scheduled game, forget it. You're outta luck. There really ought to be an FCC law that says if you're going to do that you have to show the scheduled game SOMEwhere. The FCC you say? (Couldnt help myself ) Edited March 17, 2009 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Who are the Versus announcers? Sounds like the Flyers or Hurricanes announcers. John Forslund, the FSN Carolina play by play man. Not too bad, although I can't stand it when he says "Insert goalie's name" says no!" after a save. Edited March 17, 2009 by Hockeytown0001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwin 240 Report post Posted March 17, 2009 LOL, Goooo Atlanta!! (while we're at it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
