Author Topic: MLB to Make the Call on the Roof: Official (Read 6771 times)

Limey · « **on:** October 24, 2005, 07:00:45 pm »

The link.

This is complete bullshit. They set rules about the roof when the stadium forst opened so why do they give a fuck about it now when they have not before in 5 years and plenty of playoff series.

Next, they'll make the teams play AL rules.

Frobie · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:03:12 pm »

Money quote from the Commish:

Quote:

"MLB controls the postseason, certainly the World Series," commissioner Bud Selig said. "We really haven't gotten heavily involved in the debate.

"Our position is that we want teams to do what they do during the regular season. If, say, 80 degrees is the cutoff during the regular season, that's what it should be in the postseason.

"I don't want it to become a farce. Let's say it's 72 degrees, why wouldn't the roof be open? Why do you have a retractable roof in the first place?," Selig said.

Now, the fact that Selig is a maroon won't come as a shock to anybody here. But I can see at least two things wrong with these statements.

First, the roof was closed more or less all year. (Does anyone know the date of the last roof-open game this season?) There were a few very nice nights down the stretch, but it stayed shut. So I think the precedent for leaving the lid on is clear.

And second of all, I'm not the sharpest crayon in the box but unless I'm missing something there's a VERY good reason to have a retractable roof, even if you normally play with it shut. It's called GRASS. History has shown that grass inside domes doesn't work well. Build a dome and you're committing to the abomination that is artificial turf. Who the hell wants to see turf return to the NL?!

Anyway, I think this whole thing is overblown but it is hard to pass up a chance to point out how full of shit Selig is when the opportunity comes along (as it so often does).

Holly · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:17:59 pm »

Since when is Selig worried about farces?

JimR · « **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:19:43 pm »

how about explaining a decision to play a game in October in conditions that would be a rainout in May.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:20:59 pm »

Agreed. How many of those did we see this year? This is total BS.

Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:21:37 pm »

I am shocked someone from the front office of the Cardinals complained about this. Didn't a Yankees game in the ALDS get rained out this year?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:22:39 pm »

The commissioner should worry more about his umpires doing their jobs properly than about whether the roof is open.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2005, 07:28:17 pm »

Game 4 was rained out on Saturday and played on Sunday. Game 5 in Anaheim was played in wet conditions like last night, but obviously not as cold. They had to squeeze it in to make the TV sked for the ALCS.

Forecast says a low of 45 tomorrow night. What's the low threshold for closing the roof?

Matt · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2005, 10:40:59 pm »

Not to mention it's been closed for the whole post season as well.

CrawfordBoxes · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2005, 12:35:57 am »

Yeah all we can do is go out there and win the game regardless of the enviroment.

hostros7 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:03:01 am »

I am furious. I hate to seem like a whiner, but why can't we decide for our fucking selves. The CWS are no shining gem of the MLB, but I have never heard of anything like this. Where is our leverage?

let's hope for like 20 seconds of rain tommorrow...or at least an f-ing cloud.

TangerineDream · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2005, 10:14:19 am »

Hard to find the proof now but methinks the Skydome may have been closed when they played the Series(s) in Toronto, lo those many years ago.....

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2005, 10:44:43 am »

The easy answer here is for Drayton to politely tell Selig to go fuck himself and piss up a rope while he's at it. "I'm closing the roof, Bud. What do you want to do about it?"

WulawHorn · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:16:50 pm »

Seriously- what does Bud do if Drayton tells him no?

Limey · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:18:39 pm »

FWIW, respondants to ESPN's online poll are falling 3 to 1 in favour of the Astros on this topic.

NeilT · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2005, 01:20:38 pm »

Obviously anything Selig does will be universally hated.

Twoniner · « **Reply #27 on:** October 25, 2005, 02:16:32 pm »

Jim Rome and Dan Patrick both led with this saying it was rediculous for Selig to stick his nose in our business.

Matt · « **Reply #29 on:** October 25, 2005, 03:14:28 pm »

How would you fine someone for not breaking a rule? What would be the cost? The rules say home team gets the final say.

Ryan in Houston · « **Reply #34 on:** October 25, 2005, 05:21:14 pm »

has there been an official call on it one way or another?

Mrs. Limey · « **Reply #37 on:** October 25, 2005, 05:39:08 pm »

On the other hand, think of all the fuel the helicopter would save if the roof was closed.

The BUZZ stated this morning that there is a No-Fly zone in effect during the game over MMP. My guess is if they decide to keep the roof open, it's to releive everone's ears as our stadium is the "loudest". I suppose the reporters in their boxes won't be able to hear themselves think when doing a live show. And should you show up poorly dressed, you can get a nice pullover for the low, low price of $100+.

Bitter Bob · « **Reply #38 on:** October 25, 2005, 09:33:09 pm »

Get a bunch of people outside spraying water from fire hydrants over the top to simulate a rainstorm. A logistical challenge to be sure, but desperate times call for drastic measures.

Author Topic: MLB to Make the Call on the Roof: Official (Read 6771 times)

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