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The Yankees used to have a car drive you in from the bullpen.
In my one appearance at the Stadium, the driver had to put on the windshield wipers because fans threw food and beer at the car as it went by the left field stands.
6.Jacob posted on June 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM #hit 0 | hit 0
In my one appearance at the Stadium, the driver had to put on the windshield wipers because fans threw food and beer at the car as it went by the left field stands.
Why on earth are the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League, and not the American Association? The Atlantic League has been around for 15 years and has never had a team closer to Texas than Waldorf, Maryland. This has to be a sign of some sort of desperation.
Why on earth are the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Atlantic League, and not the American Association? The Atlantic League has been around for 15 years and has never had a team closer to Texas than Waldorf, Maryland. This has to be a sign of some sort of desperation.
I think it's actually the opposite, the Atlantic League wants to expand west.
9.Lassus posted on August 20, 2012 at 11:28 AM #hit 0 | hit 0
Tell a youngster, how long and how frequently was the bullpen car in use?
Honestly, it seems plain stupid, but I'm willing to be convinced.
10.Der_K posted on August 20, 2012 at 11:55 AM #hit 0 | hit 0
Indy ball has serious problems, but I view this as an attempt by the relatively strong Atlantic League to grab some sweet Texas markets.
Will Startup was an interesting relief prospect once upon a time - posted a 2.19 ERA in AAA at age 22 (and had pretty good numbers prior to that) and was traded as part of a package for Royce Ring. Ring didn't work out - neither did Startup who struggled, got hurt, and never got back to where he was.
Here's Paul Lukas on the history of the bullpen car(t).
Here's Paul Lukas on the history of the bullpen car(t).
From FA:
1982: The Mariners introduce a nautically themed bullpen conveyance called the Tugboat. It gets off to a rocky start on Opening Day when pitcher Bill Caudill steals the keys during pregame festivities, leaving the Tugboat stranded on the left-field line and delaying the start of the game.
That's fantastic.
12.MM1f posted on August 20, 2012 at 01:17 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
I still can't believe Will Startup never made the majors. He breezed through the minors with the Braves, looking like a solid future lefty reliever, then got dumped off to the Padres and blew out his arm. Go Dawgs!
13.Der_K posted on August 20, 2012 at 01:43 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
three way crosspost:
The Skeeters have reportedly signed Roger Clemens to pitch for them.
(and I'm heading off the inevitable McCready joke... now)
14.puck posted on August 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM #hit 0 | hit 0
Bullpen cars were great for merchandising. I hope they still sell the toy cars even though there are no bullpen cars anymore. When I was a kid I happily blew my allowance on the toy bullpen car. That thing must still be in Mom's basement somewhere.
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1. Bruce Markusen posted on June 09, 2012 at 07:16 PM # hit 0 | hit 0Although I have a few theories, why would that happen?
Excessive use discharges the battery, thus no other pitchers can come in.
In my one appearance at the Stadium, the driver had to put on the windshield wipers because fans threw food and beer at the car as it went by the left field stands.
Must've been Royal's fans. Zing!
Honestly, it seems plain stupid, but I'm willing to be convinced.
Will Startup was an interesting relief prospect once upon a time - posted a 2.19 ERA in AAA at age 22 (and had pretty good numbers prior to that) and was traded as part of a package for Royce Ring. Ring didn't work out - neither did Startup who struggled, got hurt, and never got back to where he was.
Here's Paul Lukas on the history of the bullpen car(t).
From FA:
1982: The Mariners introduce a nautically themed bullpen conveyance called the Tugboat. It gets off to a rocky start on Opening Day when pitcher Bill Caudill steals the keys during pregame festivities, leaving the Tugboat stranded on the left-field line and delaying the start of the game.
That's fantastic.
The Skeeters have reportedly signed Roger Clemens to pitch for them.
(and I'm heading off the inevitable McCready joke... now)
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