Randy Johnson may be done for good.

[Sylvanfan]

Well Exhibition Stadium doesn't count.....what a terrible stadium....in retrospect so is the SkyDome though....not to derail this thread. But given todays stadiums, I can't see it happening again, let alone on a pitch thrown at 95 miles per hour.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

The odds on that happening have to be astronomical. I don't think I'll ever see another similar play like that in my life. The timing, the height of the pitch, the height of the birds flight...the bird being in the stadium. Absolutely crazy.

My question is was it called a ball? Or did they just not count the pitch at all?

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

My question is was it called a ball? Or did they just not count the pitch at all?

I would imagine it would be a deal ball, no pitch.

Ans as far as Skydome, they just mis-timed that one. SkyDome opened in '89, Camden Yards opened in '92 and ushered in the "traditional ball park". It is still a great park, but definitely looks dated.

[BerubeHater]

Originally Posted by habernac

106 wins according to the ESPN.com website

I guess he is pretty much out of the running. If he stays healthy, he could end up around 250 which is pretty good.

[habernac]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

I would imagine it would be a deal ball, no pitch.

Ans as far as Skydome, they just mis-timed that one. SkyDome opened in '89, Camden Yards opened in '92 and ushered in the "traditional ball park". It is still a great park, but definitely looks dated.

saw a game in Camden 4 years ago, what an amazing stadium. They did absolutely everything right there. I sat through the second longest rain delay in the history of the Orioles, but finally did see the game. It didn't end until just before midnight.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by habernac

saw a game in Camden 4 years ago, what an amazing stadium. They did absolutely everything right there. I sat through the second longest rain delay in the history of the Orioles, but finally did see the game. It didn't end until just before midnight.

I heard a discussion about this, and the designers said if they had it to do again, there are a few things they would do differently. I can't really comment because I haven't seen a game there, but they mentioned that they would like to have turned the seats a bit. The seats down the lines in the outfield look down into the outfield so most people need to turn their heads to watch most of the game occuring in the infield.

But the styling and so on make most of the newer stadiums look fantastic. Skydome just looks too utilitarian.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

But the styling and so on make most of the newer stadiums look fantastic. Skydome just looks too utilitarian.

The problem with the SkyDome is that it was designed as the ultimate version of those cookie cutter stadiums of the 70's. At it's time it was one of the newer stadiums in North America. The last of a bad breed if you will. To get a bit more on topic.....Randy Johnson will be happy to never have to pitch at that park again, even if it does keep Seagulls out better than the Ex!

[browna]

Too bad if its the case...always had a soft spot for those ex Cannons turned Mariners that I watched at Foothills as a kid growing up.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by browna

Too bad if its the case...always had a soft spot for those ex Cannons turned Mariners that I watched at Foothills as a kid growing up.

I don't think Johnson ever pitched for the Cannons. He came up in the Montreal system and was in the major leagues when he was traded.

[browna]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I don't think Johnson ever pitched for the Cannons. He came up in the Montreal system and was in the major leagues when he was traded.

Correct, not sure why I remember him as a Cannon, as I swear he was on one of the cards in my 1985 Cannons team set..maybe he played against the Cannons in exhibition when the M's visited Calgary on a (semi?) annual basis.

I remember the cup of coffee A-Rod had here too. And Danny Tartabull was the main reason for them doubling up the wall height at Foothills.

[Sylvanfan]

I remember watching a Cannons game back in about 1987 and I know Edgar Martinez was a Cannon, and I think Tartabul was playing too. It's too bad that Triple A ball no longer was feasible in this neck of the woods. Baseball more than any other Pro Sport really does give you a chance to see the stars of tommorrow at the minor league level.

[habernac]

saw A rod hit a grand slam for the Rainiers in 95 here. Also saw Eddie Murray's swan song (he hit one out as well. He was 41 years old I believe). Yeah, I miss AAA ball too.