Worst Season Ever? - Page 3

fabiani12333 · 08-21-2022, 11:21 PM

Those specific players -- Acuna, Tatis, Trout, Wander, Soto and Vlad -- being injured, suspended or not performing up to expectations is a disaster for the hobby hype machine.

But as others have pointed out, there is plenty to be excited about this season: Judge is having a great season -- Ohtani is as well. Julio Rodriguez is helping the Mariners try to make the postseason for the first time in over 20 years. Adley Rutschman's emergence has coincided with the Orioles turning their franchise around. The big market teams are doing great. The Braves and Mets are fighting it out for the top spot in the NL East. Verlander is back dominating again. Arenado and Goldschmidt are a hell of tag team. The AL central is very competitive.

There's plenty to like and follow. I don't watch the games anymore but I enjoy following the news and listening to analysis.

daverat · 08-21-2022, 11:21 PM

Best Season I can Remember, J daniels got canned.... looking forward to Ranger baseball

fabiani12333 · 08-21-2022, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daverat

Best Season I can Remember, J daniels got canned.... looking forward to Ranger baseball

Chris Young seems like a walking, talking computer. Is he going to usher in your idea of Rangers baseball?

hermanotarjeta · 08-21-2022, 11:29 PM

I think OP is referring to the cards and percentage gains side of things. Most everything is cheaper now than it was at this time last year.

Maybe a good sign that the flippers are getting bored and starting to disappear?

anusinha · 08-21-2022, 11:31 PM

Angels are close to being on pace for having their worst season ever as a franchise.

whitmm · 08-21-2022, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHatesJazz

sold my acunas and trouts before this year. didn't have any vlads. I have mostly Soto.

Still, the fact that none of those guys broke loose this year....not good for the sport.

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Originally Posted by hermanotarjeta

I think OP is referring to the cards and percentage gains side of things. Most everything is cheaper now than it was at this time last year.

Maybe a good sign that the flippers are getting bored and starting to disappear?

No, his second post made it pretty clear that he was saying his comment was about the sport, even though he based it entirely on the hobby guys

Skipscards · 08-21-2022, 11:52 PM

1994 is the worst ever by a mile. A strike and they cancelled the World Series.

fabiani12333 · 08-21-2022, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

1994 is the worst ever by a mile. A strike and they cancelled the World Series.

The season itself was pretty good, though, right? The strike occurred on August 14th -- only a week ago. Fans still hoped the season would finish at that point. It only became a terrible season when the world series was canceled.

Skipscards · 08-21-2022, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

The season itself was pretty good, though, right? The strike occurred on August 14th -- only a week ago. Fans still hoped the season would finish at that point. It only became a terrible season when the world series was canceled.

Right. The worst season in history.

atomic619jd · 08-22-2022, 12:56 AM

Maybe I missed it but not a mention of seeing a player get his 3000 hit too… which we likely aren’t going to see happen for another 10+ years

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inaka · 08-22-2022, 01:05 AM

I'm an A's fan.

So I could have answered "yes" to this even before opening day.

JWBlue · 08-22-2022, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by fabiani12333

I don't watch the games anymore ...

Curious why not.

Geoff G · 08-22-2022, 01:25 AM

Great season! Lots of surprises. Can’t wait for playoffs!

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PKIPP · 08-22-2022, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by atomic619jd

Maybe I missed it but not a mention of seeing a player get his 3000 hit too… which we likely aren’t going to see happen for another 10+ years

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The only good thing about the tigers this season. And Miggy making the all star team.

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Archangel1775 · 08-22-2022, 02:32 AM

I would say that 1994,2001 or 2020 would be right up there.

We know why 2001 was impacted. I think the 1994 stoppage put McGriff(493), Canseco(462) and Delgado(473) under the 500 Home Run Club mark that would've enshrined them into Cooperstown. I'm not saying would have hit all those home runs the rest of that season but it may have impacted their growth for the next. Maybe Omar Vizquel gets to 3000 hits also.

callou2131 · 08-22-2022, 06:24 AM

Nah, its an AMAZING SEASON! Im an Os fan! Adley is leading the charge to the 1st decent season in a loooong time, and for once the future looks very very bright! At the end of the day, I think Adley gives Jrod a run for the ROY award! He is literally a top 3 catcher in Baseball, and basically going ignored.

yodastories · 08-22-2022, 07:51 AM

It's been great for the Mets!

I just love baseball, I don't really care whose card values are up or down at the moment.

StraWMyerS · 08-22-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BBases31

Genuinely curious what more would've needed happen for the season to be buzzworthy that's unrelated to card prices

I think he means buzz as in a high level of excitement. Think steroid era Griffey/McGwire/Bonds/Sosa at-bats...

If you look at the boards.. hype is down due to the reasons mentioned in the thread as well a slumping market in general.

As a Mets fan, I'm very happy though. #LGM

Not to mention, on the cusp of the playoffs in both my fantasy leagues going into final weeks... certainly been intense there. Fun year overall, no complaints.

blackbears86 · 08-22-2022, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

Nah, its an AMAZING SEASON! Im an Os fan! Adley is leading the charge to the 1st decent season in a loooong time, and for once the future looks very very bright! At the end of the day, I think Adley gives Jrod a run for the ROY award! He is literally a top 3 catcher in Baseball, and basically going ignored.

My point exactly. See my previous post

LOTS of great stories this year which are being basically ignored.

this has actually been a killer year for baseball but it just seems ho hum.

blackbears86 · 08-22-2022, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StraWMyerS

I think he means buzz as in a high level of excitement. Think steroid era Griffey/McGwire/Bonds/Sosa at-bats...

If you look at the boards.. hype is down due to the reasons mentioned in the thread as well a slumping market in general.

As a Mets fan, I'm very happy though. #LGM

Not to mention, on the cusp of the playoffs in both my fantasy leagues going into final weeks... certainly been intense there. Fun year overall, no complaints.

YUP.

Exactly what I meant. 20 years ago this season would be fantastic.

Now? MEH.

I mean seriously: You have a first ballot HOFer on the cusp of 700 home runs (which will not happen probably for 15+ years if at all for the forseable future) and there is barely any buzz. And this is on a team that will make the playoffs, not a scrub team.

Plus, many other stories which are being ignored.

ObanMontecristo · 08-22-2022, 06:29 PM

This year hasn’t been great for a lot of the players who were hobby darlings coming into the season (Trout, Acuna, Tatis, Wander, etc.), but at least it’s not one of those seasons without any notable rookies. While many of these guys won’t have RC’s until 2023, we saw lots of debuts like Julio, Witt, Tork, Adley, Abrams, Greene, etc. Now if Topps would only put out some more of those RC’s already, things might get a little more interesting.

Wolverine · 08-22-2022, 08:05 PM

Worst season ever if you know nothing about baseball past the few over-rated players you mentioned.

Otherwise it's been exciting to follow, a lot of over-looked young guys finally getting the attention they deserve and veteran players making huge come-backs.

badkarma318 · 08-22-2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by inaka

I'm an A's fan.

So I could have answered "yes" to this even before opening day.

Thoughts and prayers.

At least your fellow fans are finding other ways to entertain themselves.

https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/22/cops-...thletics-game/

ObanMontecristo · 08-22-2022, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

Worst season ever if you know nothing about baseball past the few over-rated players you mentioned.

Otherwise it's been exciting to follow, a lot of over-looked young guys finally getting the attention they deserve and veteran players making huge come-backs.

We might also look back on 2022 as the season where the next generation of really good starting pitchers broke out- Alcantara, McClanahan, Manoah, Cease, etc. Who knows, maybe some of these guys are the next coming of Kershaw, Scherzer, Verlander….

fabiani12333 · 08-22-2022, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

Curious why not.

The most obvious reason is that I don't enjoy the games anymore. I still have cable and get local and national games, but MLB is not something I turn to for entertainment. I'm honestly weary of it. My favorite team is not good, and they don't have any top young players or stars worth following.

But I think the main reason I don't watch games anymore is because of analytics. Everything is done by the numbers -- there is little spontaneity, and the games drag on due to analytically driven strategy. Most games become bullpen games in the middle innings. There's no pitch clock so pitchers take extra time to regain their strength for the next pitch. Hitters deliberately work the count and constantly try to hit home runs.

MLB used to have mystery. It used to be a craft. It used to be relatable. Now it's a science. The drama, uncertainty and humanity have been replaced with efficiency and numbers-based strategy.

08-21-2022, 11:21 PM	#51
fabiani12333 Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 12,696	Those specific players -- Acuna, Tatis, Trout, Wander, Soto and Vlad -- being injured, suspended or not performing up to expectations is a disaster for the hobby hype machine. But as others have pointed out, there is plenty to be excited about this season: Judge is having a great season -- Ohtani is as well. Julio Rodriguez is helping the Mariners try to make the postseason for the first time in over 20 years. Adley Rutschman's emergence has coincided with the Orioles turning their franchise around. The big market teams are doing great. The Braves and Mets are fighting it out for the top spot in the NL East. Verlander is back dominating again. Arenado and Goldschmidt are a hell of tag team. The AL central is very competitive. There's plenty to like and follow. I don't watch the games anymore but I enjoy following the news and listening to analysis. Last edited by fabiani12333; 08-22-2022 at 12:58 AM.

08-21-2022, 11:21 PM	#52
daverat Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 3,084 Obalsand drt0057	Best Season I can Remember, J daniels got canned.... looking forward to Ranger baseball __________________ In 2020, 2023 and 2024 a Texas Tech QB won the Super Bowl In 2023 the Texas Rangers won the World Series

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Skipscards Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In Tribute To The Great Ryno Posts: 30,241 jlankf2 jmp4	1994 is the worst ever by a mile. A strike and they cancelled the World Series. __________________ Go Royals!! #RoyalsIn2015 <---It Happened!! #TEAMZinck Sometimes it is astounding that we are able to persist in a world so full of morons.

08-22-2022, 12:56 AM	#60
atomic619jd Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 556 atomic619jd	Maybe I missed it but not a mention of seeing a player get his 3000 hit too… which we likely aren’t going to see happen for another 10+ years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Yankees 28th when?

08-22-2022, 02:32 AM	#65
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,959	I would say that 1994,2001 or 2020 would be right up there. We know why 2001 was impacted. I think the 1994 stoppage put McGriff(493), Canseco(462) and Delgado(473) under the 500 Home Run Club mark that would've enshrined them into Cooperstown. I'm not saying would have hit all those home runs the rest of that season but it may have impacted their growth for the next. Maybe Omar Vizquel gets to 3000 hits also. __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.* Last edited by Archangel1775; 08-22-2022 at 02:51 AM.

08-21-2022, 11:29 PM	#54
hermanotarjeta Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 22,648	I think OP is referring to the cards and percentage gains side of things. Most everything is cheaper now than it was at this time last year. Maybe a good sign that the flippers are getting bored and starting to disappear?

08-21-2022, 11:31 PM	#55
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,828	Angels are close to being on pace for having their worst season ever as a franchise.

08-22-2022, 01:05 AM	#61
inaka Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 1,203	I'm an A's fan. So I could have answered "yes" to this even before opening day.

08-22-2022, 01:25 AM	#63
Geoff G Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ventura Posts: 1,436	Great season! Lots of surprises. Can’t wait for playoffs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-22-2022, 06:24 AM	#66
callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,485	Nah, its an AMAZING SEASON! Im an Os fan! Adley is leading the charge to the 1st decent season in a loooong time, and for once the future looks very very bright! At the end of the day, I think Adley gives Jrod a run for the ROY award! He is literally a top 3 catcher in Baseball, and basically going ignored. __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

08-22-2022, 07:51 AM	#67
yodastories Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: 704 Posts: 309	It's been great for the Mets! I just love baseball, I don't really care whose card values are up or down at the moment.

08-22-2022, 06:29 PM	#71
ObanMontecristo Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Collegeville PA Posts: 1,878	This year hasn’t been great for a lot of the players who were hobby darlings coming into the season (Trout, Acuna, Tatis, Wander, etc.), but at least it’s not one of those seasons without any notable rookies. While many of these guys won’t have RC’s until 2023, we saw lots of debuts like Julio, Witt, Tork, Adley, Abrams, Greene, etc. Now if Topps would only put out some more of those RC’s already, things might get a little more interesting.

08-22-2022, 08:05 PM	#72
Wolverine Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 232	Worst season ever if you know nothing about baseball past the few over-rated players you mentioned. Otherwise it's been exciting to follow, a lot of over-looked young guys finally getting the attention they deserve and veteran players making huge come-backs.