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| Name: | Joseph H. Lee |
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| Location: | Chicago |
| Member since: | February 04, 2002 |
| Last visit: | May 15, 2008 |
joehyuk has posted 3 links and 19 comments to SportsFilter and no links and 6 comments to the Locker Room.
An Illini never forgets? While many were looking forward to a matchup between Kansas and Illinois because of the coaching carousel which will now never occur, bigger fireworks may be in store between Illinois and cinderella UW-M. While coaches and players for Illinois consider it old history, fans, former players, and even reporters are not so ready to forgive and forget Bruce Pearl's actions in regard to an investigation by the NCAA.
posted on March 21, 2005 - Go to the detail view for this result
This Old Cub, a film by his son Jeff Santo, chronicles the life of Ron Santo, former third baseman and current radio broadcaster for the Cubs. Especially in recent years, he has come to be associated with the Cubs even more than Mr. Cub. Part of the reason is undoubtedly that his struggle to get into the Hall of Fame parallels the Cubs failure to return to the World Series. Part of it is the inspiration of his battles and triumphs against diabetes, not only for himself, but for others as well. But really, when it comes down to it, it's because Santo's a fan of the Cubs as much as anyone can be.
posted on March 25, 2004 - Go to the detail view for this result
I made a comment in another thread that, after I made it, seemed to me to be interesting enough to be a post on its own (perhaps with some enhancements). Would it be reasonable for me to post it, or is it too late?
posted on March 24, 2004 - Go to the detail view for this result
Is this a legitimate sport? Sure, something like Fox's The Glutton Bowl is more spectacle than sport, but there are also more legitimate events, a governing body, records to be broken, rankings, a documentary, and ESPN even covers it.
posted on February 24, 2002 - Go to the detail view for this result
Franco defying the aging process Julio Franco says his goal is to play baseball until he is 50 years old, which seems ridiculous. But with the way he's going now, it's entirely possible. Happy 47th birthday, Julio!
posted by dyams at 07:24 AM on August 25
How about those not quite as lovable, not quite as legendary, longtime losers - the White Sox? "The team's futility has no romance, glamour, or meaning. And when they lose, they still can't win—the White Sox aren't even the losingest losers in the Second City."
posted by gspm at 07:43 PM on August 17
Maybe more people would feel sympathetic about the White Sox's troubles if they hadn't thrown a World Series.
posted at 09:55 PM on August 17
A cathedral of baseball dies The slow decline of a historic baseball landmark. Are Fenway and Wrigley next?
posted by roberts at 10:20 AM on July 10
Yeah, I didn't mean to make fun of you, tieguy. Just wanted to point out Fenway is not unique in its position in baseball history. I suspect there will still be tours of the new Yankee stadium, but I suspect the price may be reduced. (The Giant's park, for example, despite its newness, has tours for $10.) Then again, the Yankees are so arrogant they may even raise prices.
posted at 01:18 PM on July 10
A cathedral of baseball dies The slow decline of a historic baseball landmark. Are Fenway and Wrigley next?
posted by roberts at 10:20 AM on July 10
And Yankee Stadium costs $14.
posted at 01:03 PM on July 10
A cathedral of baseball dies The slow decline of a historic baseball landmark. Are Fenway and Wrigley next?
posted by roberts at 10:20 AM on July 10
You're right, tieguy. Wrigley Field costs $20 to tour.
posted at 01:00 PM on July 10
USGP SNAFU Michael Schumacher earned his fourth United States Grand Prix victory, leading 51 of 73 laps in his Ferrari on June 19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The victory came in a six-car starting field after seven of the 10 Formula One teams – representing 14 cars – elected not to race after Michelin, the tire supplier for the seven teams, advised against using its tire due to safety concerns.
Wow, I bet that was exciting.
/sarcasm
posted by mr_crash_davis at 06:35 PM on June 19
So did Ferrari not agree to the change in the expectation that they would then increase the chances of Schumacher winning and climbing back into contention for the championship?
posted at 07:57 PM on June 19
An Illini never forgets? While many were looking forward to a matchup between Kansas and Illinois because of the coaching carousel which will now never occur, bigger fireworks may be in store between Illinois and cinderella UW-M. While coaches and players for Illinois consider it old history, fans, former players, and even reporters are not so ready to forgive and forget Bruce Pearl's actions in regard to an investigation by the NCAA.
posted by joehyuk at 04:29 PM on March 22
True. Which is why I thought it was noteworthy that people still feel strongly about this.
posted at 10:39 AM on March 22
Korean baseball cartoons. It looks as if the artists is doing a comic for each team. Some translations here and here.
posted by jasonspaceman at 11:45 AM on February 08
A translation for the Cubs cartoon.
posted at 09:42 PM on February 08
First Baseman Way Off Base Doug Mientkiewicz has little legal claim to the ball that ended the World Series for the Boston Red Sox, according to legal experts.
posted by rcade at 07:51 AM on January 23
Uh, is it just me, or is every single legal expert quoted in that article a Red Sox fan? (With the possible exception of the Professor from Tulsa.) Anyway, I think MLB has already said they consider the ball to be Mientkiewicz's, not that that necessarily means anything.
posted at 05:06 PM on January 23
I made a comment in another ... I made a comment in another thread that, after I made it, seemed to me to be interesting enough to be a post on its own (perhaps with some enhancements). Would it be reasonable for me to post it, or is it too late?
posted by joehyuk at 09:34 PM on March 25
Yes, I'm a little disappointed he hasn't posted in my new thread yet, let alone been the first one. I guess he found a more fullfilling job.
posted at 04:47 PM on March 25
I made a comment in another ... I made a comment in another thread that, after I made it, seemed to me to be interesting enough to be a post on its own (perhaps with some enhancements). Would it be reasonable for me to post it, or is it too late?
posted by joehyuk at 09:34 PM on March 25
Sorry. this is the stalker link.
posted at 05:31 AM on March 25
I made a comment in another ... I made a comment in another thread that, after I made it, seemed to me to be interesting enough to be a post on its own (perhaps with some enhancements). Would it be reasonable for me to post it, or is it too late?
posted by joehyuk at 09:34 PM on March 25
Two first replies to two posts. Samsonov14, are you stalking me? Just joking. But thank you for the words of encouragement. Ditto for everyone else.
posted at 05:28 AM on March 25
Red Sox 2003: the movie Given unprecedented access to all things 2003 Red Sox last season, Bombo Sports and Entertainment (sneak peek of the film there) documented the entire run from spring training to Game 7 of the ALCS, amassing 250 hours of film including games, interviews with players, front office, clubhouse activity and following fans throughout the entire season.ThinkFilm has acquired the film and plans on releasing it this spring in Boston, with hopes of a wider release nationally. please please please don't let this be another stupid HBO Curse of the Bambino.
posted by jerseygirl at 09:34 AM on March 24
Looks like dashing hopes aren't the only thing the Cubs and Red Sox have in common. This old Cub, a film about Ron Santo, former third baseman and current broadcaster for the Cubs (as well as "the most egregious [omission] ever made by the Baseball Writers Association of America"), was filmed during the 2003 season as well.
posted at 09:24 PM on March 24
Friday Sports Movie Fun! Taking a cue from worldcup2002, Sports Illustrated has released SI.com Goes to the Movies. The lists include the best movies of all time by sport, the top five quotes, the top ten scenes, and the best sports scenes in a non-sports movie. It also features Actors as Athletes and Athletes as Actors.
posted by pfuller at 09:05 AM on April 14
Best of the Best needs to at least be on the martial arts movie list, if not ranked number one.
posted at 01:13 PM on April 14
What is up with the College ... What is up with the College football post?! I thought we agreed not to post gargantuan posts?!
posted by StarFucker at 08:28 AM on November 20
But perhaps the very prominence of the wrap-up serves a purpose, as it makes it so that anyone intending to start a new [insert sport here] thread will see that there is already a thread which address the sport.
posted at 09:27 PM on November 20
While it's impressive that Franco's a productive hitter at his age, I don't think the fact that he's still playing at 47 makes a big difference in evaluating him for the hall of fame. The total number of seasons played, while better than most major leaguers, isn't really unbelievably long. He missed some seasons here and there and his first full season wasn't until he was 24. All told, he's only played 16 full seasons of major league ball (and in quite a few of those seasons, including the last few, he played in 130 games or less). That's why, if you look at the list of players with most games played, Franco barely cracks the top 100. In fact, any argument for durability (except one based on age alone) that applies to Franco would apply to other players who are clearly non-HOFers, such as Steve Finley or B.J. Surhoff. Unless you're arguing they deserve to get in as well. Now, if you look at age alone, then yes, it is impressive that Franco is still playing at age 47. However, again, there are plenty of players who've played until their forties. If you look at this, you'll see that the oldest player for a given year is typically in their early to mid forties. In fact, just last year, Jesse Orosco (who, granted, is a pitcher) played at 46 (which is what Franco's official age for this season is). And looking at that list, you see just as many non-HOFers as HOFers on it. Counting back, out of the last ten players eligible for the hall who played until 46 or later, only four of them (all pitchers) are HOFers. I guess what I'm saying with all this is that while it's impressive that Franco's still playing, it's not unbelievably impressive and it's certainly not HOF-impressive.