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Jeemie · #26 Post by **Jeemie** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:33 am

jacorbett70 wrote:
silverscreenselect wrote: Does anyone know the last regularly scheduled doubleheader (not a rain game makeup) in the major leagues?
I do not know myself but I googled up this source:

MEMORY LANE: Doubleheaders once were routine in major league baseball, but no more.
According to SI.com, the last regularly scheduled major league doubleheader was June 7, 1996 at Minnesota’s Metrodome (Twins-Athletics).
Why no more double dips? SI.com’s Tom Verducci recently wrote:
“The main culprit is simple economics. The game grew too popular (and salaries too expensive) for owners to forfeit an entire gate.”
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2009 ... +DH+Monday

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Last regularly scheduled real doubleheader (one ticket, two games).

Don't they still schedule day-night doubleheaders from time to time, or do those usually happen when there are make-up games for rainouts?

#27 Post by **littlebeast13** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:36 am

Jeemie wrote:
jacorbett70 wrote:
silverscreenselect wrote: Does anyone know the last regularly scheduled doubleheader (not a rain game makeup) in the major leagues?
I do not know myself but I googled up this source:

MEMORY LANE: Doubleheaders once were routine in major league baseball, but no more.
According to SI.com, the last regularly scheduled major league doubleheader was June 7, 1996 at Minnesota’s Metrodome (Twins-Athletics).
Why no more double dips? SI.com’s Tom Verducci recently wrote:
“The main culprit is simple economics. The game grew too popular (and salaries too expensive) for owners to forfeit an entire gate.”
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/2009 ... +DH+Monday

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Last regularly scheduled real doubleheader (one ticket, two games).

Don't they still schedule day-night doubleheaders from time to time, or do those usually happen when there are make-up games for rainouts?

I am unaware of a day-night DH ever being scheduled before the season started.....

lb13

MarleysGh0st · #28 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:37 am

littlebeast13 wrote:You know, I will admit that when I typed this little story I figured a smartass or two might comment on that little factoid about me I threw in there, but I am surprised there seemed to be such a reaction to it. Sheesh, am I that bad because I've never really had the urge to go anywhere by myself before?

But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

tubadave wrote:LB, I have Southwest buddy passes....I'll gladly send you one. Take a vacation. Come to Texas and watch the Rangers with me. Or something. But you have to got to get out more. :p

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13

You're driving to Cleveland? Good for you!

And, yes, I think it is a big deal that you've never gone anywhere. Fanny had a fair point that would apply to couples, but you're a single guy! Almost all of my traveling has been on my own.

#29 Post by **littlebeast13** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:03 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:And, yes, I think it is a big deal that you've never gone anywhere. Fanny had a fair point that would apply to couples, but you're a single guy! Almost all of my traveling has been on my own.

ES doesn't believe in traveling alone.....

lb13

MarleysGh0st · #30 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:10 am

littlebeast13 wrote:
MarleysGh0st wrote:And, yes, I think it is a big deal that you've never gone anywhere. Fanny had a fair point that would apply to couples, but you're a single guy! Almost all of my traveling has been on my own.

ES doesn't believe in traveling alone.....

lb13

Even when the alternative is staying in Granite City?

Southpaw Fanny · #31 Post by **Southpaw Fanny** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:12 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:You know, I will admit that when I typed this little story I figured a smartass or two might comment on that little factoid about me I threw in there, but I am surprised there seemed to be such a reaction to it. Sheesh, am I that bad because I've never really had the urge to go anywhere by myself before?

But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

tubadave wrote:LB, I have Southwest buddy passes....I'll gladly send you one. Take a vacation. Come to Texas and watch the Rangers with me. Or something. But you have to got to get out more. :p

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13
You're driving to Cleveland? Good for you!

And, yes, I think it is a big deal that you've never gone anywhere. Fanny had a fair point that would apply to couples, but you're a single guy! Almost all of my traveling has been on my own.

Even single people have family and friends. Your case is a bit different since you don't have any family locally (at least that's what I've gathered).

Southpaw Fanny · #32 Post by **Southpaw Fanny** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:15 am

littlebeast13 wrote:You know, I will admit that when I typed this little story I figured a smartass or two might comment on that little factoid about me I threw in there, but I am surprised there seemed to be such a reaction to it. Sheesh, am I that bad because I've never really had the urge to go anywhere by myself before?

But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

tubadave wrote:LB, I have Southwest buddy passes....I'll gladly send you one. Take a vacation. Come to Texas and watch the Rangers with me. Or something. But you have to got to get out more. :p

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13

Is Ohio further than Colorado?

#33 Post by **littlebeast13** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:15 am

Southpaw Fanny wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:You know, I will admit that when I typed this little story I figured a smartass or two might comment on that little factoid about me I threw in there, but I am surprised there seemed to be such a reaction to it. Sheesh, am I that bad because I've never really had the urge to go anywhere by myself before?

But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

tubadave wrote:LB, I have Southwest buddy passes....I'll gladly send you one. Take a vacation. Come to Texas and watch the Rangers with me. Or something. But you have to got to get out more. :p

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13
Is Ohio further than Colorado?

Nope

lb13

Bob Juch · #34 Post by **Bob Juch** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:20 am

littlebeast13 wrote:But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

tubadave wrote:LB, I have Southwest buddy passes....I'll gladly send you one. Take a vacation. Come to Texas and watch the Rangers with me. Or something. But you have to got to get out more. :p

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13

Don't forget to make a left in Columbus.

kayrharris · #35 Post by **kayrharris** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:23 am

Dave has Southwest passes....hmmm...have I mentioned how great I think Dave is....I think I
have before. In case I haven't, I'll do it now.

kay

Southpaw Fanny · #36 Post by **Southpaw Fanny** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:49 am

littlebeast13 wrote:
Southpaw Fanny wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:You know, I will admit that when I typed this little story I figured a smartass or two might comment on that little factoid about me I threw in there, but I am surprised there seemed to be such a reaction to it. Sheesh, am I that bad because I've never really had the urge to go anywhere by myself before?

But fear not those of you who think I don't get out enough. By next Tuesday afternoon, I hope to be a little over 500 miles away from here...... on my own...... assuming the LBN can make it that far without the wheels falling off.....

I will pass on the buddy passes since flying doesn't interest me in the least (The drive/ride is half the trip experience), but hold that second thought for another year. Once I visit Cleveland, I believe Arlington becomes one of the next closest parks to me that I have not been to yet. If I come down there though, I expect you to buy me a Pepsi.....

lb13
Is Ohio further than Colorado?

Nope

lb13

If it's also further than Arlington, then Colorado would be the record! Except, would it count if ES came with you? Because you know that you're not going to be able to keep him from tagging along.....

#37 Post by **littlebeast13** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:57 am

Southpaw Fanny wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:
Southpaw Fanny wrote:
Is Ohio further than Colorado?

Nope

lb13
If it's also further than Arlington, then Colorado would be the record! Except, would it count if ES came with you? Because you know that you're not going to be able to keep him from tagging along.....

We'll have to ask Sprots. I might very well end up making the return trip by myself though.....

lb13

SportsFan68 · #38 Post by **SportsFan68** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:22 pm

littlebeast13 wrote:
Southpaw Fanny wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:

Nope

lb13
If it's also further than Arlington, then Colorado would be the record! Except, would it count if ES came with you? Because you know that you're not going to be able to keep him from tagging along.....

We'll have to ask Sprots. I might very well end up making the return trip by myself though.....

lb13

What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

kayrharris · #39 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 1:28 am

SportsFan68 wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:
Southpaw Fanny wrote:
If it's also further than Arlington, then Colorado would be the record! Except, would it count if ES came with you? Because you know that you're not going to be able to keep him from tagging along.....

We'll have to ask Sprots. I might very well end up making the return trip by myself though.....

lb13
What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

#40 Post by **littlebeast13** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:55 am

kayrharris wrote:
SportsFan68 wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:

We'll have to ask Sprots. I might very well end up making the return trip by myself though.....

lb13
What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

I guess I could take you with me, but then who would babysit the theoretical kitties I'm supposed to get.....?

lb13

#41 Post by **littlebeast13** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:55 am

And what in the hell were you doing up so late Kiki!?!?!??!!?

Champagne room close down late?

lb13

kayrharris · #42 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:19 am

littlebeast13 wrote:And what in the hell were you doing up so late Kiki!?!?!??!!?

Champagne room close down late?

lb13

I guess you could say I had a three hour nap from 11:00PM - 2:00AM, then I was wide awake for
a few hours. Too bad you weren't around to keep me company!

I'll politely ignore your Champagne room comment.

kay

kayrharris · #43 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:22 am

littlebeast13 wrote:
kayrharris wrote:
SportsFan68 wrote:
What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

I guess I could take you with me, but then who would babysit the theoretical kitties I'm supposed to get.....?

lb13

The kittens are NOT theoretical, btw. Get your sisters to go with you to help pick them out.
Think how much fun that will be!

kay

The Beast Sisters · #44 Post by **The Beast Sisters** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:23 am

kayrharris wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:
kayrharris wrote:

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

I guess I could take you with me, but then who would babysit the theoretical kitties I'm supposed to get.....?

lb13

The kittens are NOT theoretical, btw. Get your sisters to go with you to help pick them out.
Think how much fun that will be!

kay

We'd only go if the shelter promised to put Billy up for adoption......

kayrharris · #45 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:37 am

The Beast Sisters wrote:
kayrharris wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:

I guess I could take you with me, but then who would babysit the theoretical kitties I'm supposed to get.....?

lb13

The kittens are NOT theoretical, btw. Get your sisters to go with you to help pick them out.
Think how much fun that will be!

kay

We'd only go if the shelter promised to put Billy up for adoption......

What?!?!? Deny the Beast Sisters the pleasure of their sweet brother's generous gifts he
smothers them with all year long? That would never happen!

kay

#46 Post by **littlebeast13** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:39 am

kayrharris wrote:
The Beast Sisters wrote:
kayrharris wrote:

The kittens are NOT theoretical, btw. Get your sisters to go with you to help pick them out.
Think how much fun that will be!

kay

We'd only go if the shelter promised to put Billy up for adoption......
What?!?!? Deny the Beast Sisters the pleasure of their sweet brother's generous gifts he
smothers them with all year long? That would never happen!

kay

It is quite obvious you are delirious after not getting a good night's sleep.....

lb13

MarleysGh0st · #47 Post by **MarleysGh0st** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:42 am

Beast is afraid that each of his sisters will pick out a kitty, then he'll have to adopt all of them to avoid hurting anyone's feelings!

But, since he never goes anywhere alone, of course, he's taking them with him!

kayrharris · #48 Post by **kayrharris** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:47 am

It is quite obvious you are delirious after not getting a good night's sleep.....

lb13

kayrharris wrote:
The Beast Sisters wrote:
kayrharris wrote:

The kittens are NOT theoretical, btw. Get your sisters to go with you to help pick them out.
Think how much fun that will be!

kay

We'd only go if the shelter promised to put Billy up for adoption......
What?!?!? Deny the Beast Sisters the pleasure of their sweet brother's generous gifts he
smothers them with all year long? That would never happen!

kay

It is quite obvious you are delirious after not getting a good night's sleep.....

lb13

One can only hope my good influence has rubbed off on you. Perhaps it may take a bit longer.

kay

SportsFan68 · #49 Post by **SportsFan68** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:18 am

kayrharris wrote:
SportsFan68 wrote:
littlebeast13 wrote:

We'll have to ask Sprots. I might very well end up making the return trip by myself though.....

lb13
What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

LB is much more resourcefuller than he has been letting on. Anyone who can handle the graveyard shift at Mecca and buy his own house is very well equipped to handle a little outta town stint by hissownself. Specially if he's not hampered by some mangy fuzzfaced squorrel . . .

SportsFan68 · #50 Post by **SportsFan68** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:20 am

littlebeast13 wrote:
kayrharris wrote:
SportsFan68 wrote:
What do you mean, "we'll have to ask." If ES does come along, you can forget about taking him home, because he'll be squished like a bug.

Poor LB would have to travel alone?? Have a heart sprots...

kay

I guess I could take you with me, but then who would babysit the theoretical kitties I'm supposed to get.....?

lb13

They'll be fine; the lowlifes next door will come over and feed and water them as much as you say. They might even come up with a few scritches.

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