[luftfluss]

Not good news

" Mets' Edwin Diaz expected to miss season with torn patellar tendon "
https://es.pn/3FtLpro

Yeah, it's a real bummer.


The player we were trying to think of is Kendry Morales. Broke his leg jumping on home plate after hitting a game-winning grand slam. Thanks, Google.

[aslyfox]

. . .

The player we were trying to think of is Kendry Morales. Broke his leg jumping on home plate after hitting a game-winning grand slam. Thanks, Google.

According to wiki

" Morales is perhaps most infamous for suffering an ankle injury on May 29, 2010, during a celebration of his walk-off grand slam, which kept him out of Major League Baseball for nearly two years. "

[robgski]

Incorrect use of “infamous” by some wiki editor. We live in a post-literate age.

I can’t wait for opening day!

[aslyfox]

Incorrect use of “infamous” by some wiki editor. We live in a post-literate age.

I can’t wait for opening day!

I'll be at Wrigley for the first three

Against the Brewers

Please hope for good weather

Late March Early April in Chicago can be iffy

[robgski]

I'll be at Wrigley for the first three

Against the Brewers

Please hope for good weather

Late March Early April in Chicago can be iffy

Best of luck, dress warmly.

[aslyfox]

Best of luck, dress warmly.

The key is layers and wind resistant

Unless it is wet

[luftfluss]

The key is layers and wind resistant

Unless it is wet

Does Wrigley have any prohibitions against the camera gear you intend to bring along?

[aslyfox]

Does Wrigley have any prohibitions against the camera gear you intend to bring along?

no

Bags and Backpacks
Bag restrictions are in place for the 2022 season. Backpacks (including clear backpacks), hard-sided coolers (regardless of size) and bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches are NOT permitted at Wrigley Field. Other bags (such as wallets, purses, drawstring bags, fanny packs, lunch bags, briefcases and soft-sided coolers) smaller than 16 x 16 x 8 inches in size are permitted. Exceptions will be made for medical bags and diaper bags that accompany guests with young children. Bags are subject to inspection. Please see the Prohibited Items section for a list of prohibited items.

. . .

Cameras/Video Equipment
Visitors are welcome to bring video and still cameras into the ballpark; however, tripods are not allowed in the seating areas. Recordings may be used for personal viewing only. Any other use, distribution or commercial use is prohibited. Fans may not distribute any copyrighted game information without permission of the Chicago Cubs.

Wrigley Field Information Guide | Chicago Cubs

I put the camera and lenses into the 6 x 16 x 8 inch carry bag

I usually wear a multipocket vest and put a kitchen gargage bag in it and wwhen I reach my seat the stuff gets put in that to help protect it

[aslyfox]

José Altuve has just left the WBC game USA vs. VEN after having been hit by pitch in the 5th Inning:

" Team Venezuela saw Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exit their World Baseball Classic Quarterfinal against Team USA with an apparent injury after being struck by a pitch on the hand and wrist area.

Altuve hit the ground in pain before being escorted off the field by Venezuela's medical staff. Team USA pitcher Daniel Bard is the one who hit Altuve after having zero command on the evening. "

https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-second-baseman-jose-altuve...pparent-injury

No more information at this time

[aslyfox]

According to an ESPN article this morning

". . . after the game, we found out that he suffered a fracture. . . .Altuve was being evaluated for an injury to his right hand and they would provide an update Sunday. It was reported during the Fox broadcast that the initial concern was a broken right thumb for Altuve. . . . "

'Double loss': Venezuela deflated after Altuve injury, WBC exit

[robgski]

Tough break, no pun intended, for Altuve and the Astros.

I listened to a bit of the USA vs. Venezuela game early this morning. Great plays and hitting, I really think the WBC it a great addition to the baseball calendar.

[aslyfox]

Tough break, no pun intended, for Altuve and the Astros.

ESPN citing Astros Altuve has fractured right thumb will need surgery

no idea when he will be able to play

Astros' Jose Altuve sidelined indefinitely with thumb fracture

[luftfluss]

He'll probably be back by the All Star Break.

Some people are griping about the WBC now because of the injuries, but I like it.

[Rondec]

He'll probably be back by the All Star Break.

Some people are griping about the WBC now because of the injuries, but I like it.

As if it would have been better for these players to have injuries the first week or two of the season. Injuries happen. They even happen in spring training.

(The NBA does a huge amount of load management where players just sit out. It doesn't seem to have reduced injuries.)

[luftfluss]

Great game between Mexico and Japan.