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[dmod nj]

Eaton puts the Nats on the board!    It's weird with no fans.  

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@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:

As bad as Dr. Fauci is at pitching, if he was available the Red Sox might have to inquire. I think they have a 3 man rotation right now. Eduardo Rodriguez came back after testing positive, now he's out with some sort of minor complication from covid. They're calling it minor, I hope it is.

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Awww @Greeneyedlady21    I guess it seems to be a rebuilding year!   I hope Rodriquez is okay, whatever the issues.  

It's such a weird year, enjoy the games no matter. 

[VaBelle35]

Without all the "real" crowd noise, you can hear the players talking.

I suspect we will have a "hot mic" issue before this short season is over.

[handygal2]

An Opening Day like no other-- long-awaited and almost 4 months late, but I'll take it! Godspeed to the players and staff of all the teams!

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@VaBelle35  I like all the chatter.  I'm sure there will be complaints from fans. *rolling my eyes*

@handygal2   I'll be watching the game tomorrow. Much good luck to the Mets!   I'm rooting for them!  

Also wishing  Todd Frazier good luck with the Rangers.  I have a soft spot for the Jersey boy! 

[VaBelle35]

I did not get this memo (and I do not approve)

National League games will include the use of the designated hitter for the first time in history.

I don't understand some of these rules.  Why are they using twice as many balls per game, but they allowed to high five everyone in the dugout? 

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

I did not get this memo (and I do not approve)

National League games will include the use of the designated hitter for the first time in history.

I don't understand some of these rules.  Why are they using twice as many balls per game, but they allowed to high five everyone in the dugout? 

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@VaBelle35  I like the rule. I've been wishing for this for years!  

They are not supposed to be high fiving at all!!  

[dmod nj]

Yankees in a rain delay.

[VaBelle35]

Their social distancing ambassador needs to step up and remind them not to celebrate runs.

[VaBelle35]

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@dmod nj wrote:

Yankees in a rain delay.

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They were saying 10pm for the rain, I was hoping they would get most of the game in before it hit.

It has passed pretty quickly the last 2 nights.  

I'm only hearing the thunder as I'm about 35 miles from the ballpark.

Did they show the fans sitting on picnic tables outside the park?  A restaurant is serving fans out there.

You can also pay a premium to watch the game from some of the buildings overlooking the park.