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[comrade]

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Can anyone recommend any books or DVD's, which highlight the history of baseball in America?

With the addition of the new ABL, i have really started getting into the sport of baseball. Would like to read up on the history of the sport in America, to get a better understanding of the game.

Baseball is one of the most written about sports ever, with a number of classics. WOOFers with a keen interest in the sport will no doubt be able to recommend some beauties.

[The Underdog]

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Can anyone recommend any books or DVD's, which highlight the history of baseball in America?

With the addition of the new ABL, i have really started getting into the sport of baseball. Would like to read up on the history of the sport in America, to get a better understanding of the game.

If you've got time seek out Ken Burns nine part TV series simply called Baseball. It's an incredibly in depth history of baseball with a wider social context. It's exceptional viewing but very long.

[LostDoggy]

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Cheers, guys.

I will start the hunting around for stuff, i am definitely going to be keeping an eye on the next MLB season.

[The Underdog]

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Cheers, guys.

I will start the hunting around for stuff, i am definitely going to be keeping an eye on the next MLB season.

Interweb wise, hardballtalk.com is a good site to get an overall idea of news from different sources.
I really enjoy Joe Posnanski's work on SI.com, he's also written a couple of books.

Also check out dirkhayhurst.com . He's a borderline major league pitcher who's written a book called the Bullpen Gospels which is highly recommended.

I also download the ESPN Baseball today podcast. It's daily during the season and intermittent during the offseason but it's well worthwhile.

[LostDoggy]

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Thanks Underdog, i am actually heading out to watch the Aces on Sunday. I have been meaning turn up to a match and have a look, can't wait.

[LostDoggy]

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Have decided on an MLB team, not sure if Underdog is going to like it

Funny though, when i never really cared about baseball, i didn't mind the Cubs.

[The Underdog]

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Have decided on an MLB team, not sure if Underdog is going to like it

Funny though, when i never really cared about baseball, i didn't mind the Cubs.

You're dead to me now (not really).
The Sox are a pretty strong chance to win the AL Central this year, even if their manager is a lunatic. Do some research on Ozzie Guillen and the things he's said in the past. You'll be well entertained.

[LostDoggy]

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You're dead to me now (not really).
The Sox are a pretty strong chance to win the AL Central this year, even if their manager is a lunatic. Do some research on Ozzie Guillen and the things he's said in the past. You'll be well entertained.

This season will be a learning curve for me, i just hope to watch a few winning Sox games.

Do you know how many games a week we get here?

[The Underdog]

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This season will be a learning curve for me, i just hope to watch a few winning Sox games.

Do you know how many games a week we get here?

OneHD usually does 2-3 a week. Not sure about cable.

[The Underdog]

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OneHD usually does 2-3 a week. Not sure about cable.

For those looking forward to the MLB season starting this week, One HD is showing an opening day (for most teams) double header of Colorado hosting Arizona at 7am followed by Tampa Bay hosting Baltimore at 10 am. Monday morning at 9am there is Oakland vs Seattle.

Not great match-ups but looking forward to seeing Jiminez pitch for the Rockies and Price for the Rays as well as checking out the Orioles new infield.

I've been reading my 2011 baseball prospectus and trying to get my head around some of the stats in there in anticipation of the upcoming season.

[anfo27]

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For those looking forward to the MLB season starting this week, One HD is showing an opening day (for most teams) double header of Colorado hosting Arizona at 7am followed by Tampa Bay hosting Baltimore at 10 am. Monday morning at 9am there is Oakland vs Seattle.

Not great match-ups but looking forward to seeing Jiminez pitch for the Rockies and Price for the Rays as well as checking out the Orioles new infield.

I've been reading my 2011 baseball prospectus and trying to get my head around some of the stats in there in anticipation of the upcoming season.

Can't wait underdog been counting the days till opening day.

How do you feel about the Cubs chances this season?

Give us your predictions for the National League playoff hopefulls?

I think my Tigers have a pretty good shot at a playoff spot this season. Looking forward to seeing Victor Martinez in the old english D and hoping our young starting rotation can take another step.

Why why why Glove do follow those damn White Sox? I hate those bastards.a

[The Underdog]

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Can't wait underdog been counting the days till opening day.

How do you feel about the Cubs chances this season?

Give us your predictions for the National League playoff hopefulls?

I think my Tigers have a pretty good shot at a playoff spot this season. Looking forward to seeing Victor Martinez in the old english D and hoping our young starting rotation can take another step.

Why why why Glove do follow those damn White Sox? I hate those bastards.a

I've wierdly got a reasonable feeling about the Cubs but realistically they are probably looking at 4th place in the NL Central. The teams above them aren't elite by any means though. The Cards losing Wainwright is pretty huge. I like the Brewers to win the division if Greinke gets fit and is halfway decent. Not sure about the Reds. The talent is there but I feel like they could fall off a bit.
The Phillies should be a lock with their rotation but if Utley doesn't play this year then their offense looks pretty ragged, especially as they've lost Werth's production. The Braves should be good for 2nd in the NL East and might battle the Phillies to the end.
The NL West has me lost. I like the Rockies but they have lots of holes, the Giants have a great rotation but their O could disappear as quickly as it showed up last year (and they've brought in Tejada so there's some E's coming at SS). Probably the Giants just.

The Red Sox on paper are by far the strongest lineup. The AL Central should be a pretty good race between your Tigers, the White Sox and the Twins.
There is also always a team from nowhere.

[LostDoggy]

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Why why why Glove do follow those damn White Sox? I hate those bastards.a

Any sporting i follow in America comes out of Chicago, had to pick one of them.

[anfo27]

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I've wierdly got a reasonable feeling about the Cubs but realistically they are probably looking at 4th place in the NL Central. The teams above them aren't elite by any means though. The Cards losing Wainwright is pretty huge. I like the Brewers to win the division if Greinke gets fit and is halfway decent. Not sure about the Reds. The talent is there but I feel like they could fall off a bit.
The Phillies should be a lock with their rotation but if Utley doesn't play this year then their offense looks pretty ragged, especially as they've lost Werth's production. The Braves should be good for 2nd in the NL East and might battle the Phillies to the end.
The NL West has me lost. I like the Rockies but they have lots of holes, the Giants have a great rotation but their O could disappear as quickly as it showed up last year (and they've brought in Tejada so there's some E's coming at SS). Probably the Giants just.

The Red Sox on paper are by far the strongest lineup. The AL Central should be a pretty good race between your Tigers, the White Sox and the Twins.
There is also always a team from nowhere.

That Phillies rotation looks scary and look to have one foot in the world series already but we all know baseball ain't played on paper. Like yourself i like what the Brewers have done in the off season and they seem to finally have a very good rotation to go with that big hitting offense.
What have the Cubs been up to in the off season?
The Bo Sox have been the biggest spenders and have picked up some great talent especially that Carl Crawford who i was praying would come to us but what do you think about their pitching? I don't think they are that strong in this department, their bullpen was up & down last season.
I was surprised the Yankees didn't go out and get some starting pitching and i know they were after Cliff Lee but once that fell through they didn't go for anything else and now the back end of their rotation looks a problem.
The AL central looks like a dogfight and those damn twinkies are always so competitive and the White Sox look pretty strong also.
I'm pretty happy with what Detroit have done but am a bit concerned that our bullpen is a bit thin of quality arms & hoping Miggy can get over his personal demons to have another 30hr 100+RBI.

Good luck to your Cubs, who have you got first up?

How do you follow the baseball? Foxtel or an Internet subscription?

[anfo27]

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Any sporting i follow in America comes out of Chicago, had to pick one of them.

Just kidding Glove, be prepared for a slugfest in the Central and I'm sorry to say that my beloved tigers don't have a great record against your Sox. I also remember reading that Callan Ward is baseball fan and follows the White Sox.