2013 MLB Random Chatter

• karen lotz

  

  Crimson streak;1389509 wrote:I live In pa and I used it last year. My brother in Arkansas bought it and I knew his email and pw so I used his lol. I love it. Works pretty damn good on an iPad or through a gaming console. I had pretty good picture on my phone also. If you have a buddy who will split the cost with it it's a great idea

  
  why don't 5 of us split the cost this year? I think you can watch it on more than one device at a time, right?
• Classyposter58

  

  karen lotz;1389563 wrote:why don't 5 of us split the cost this year? I think you can watch it on more than one device at a time, right?

  No way multiple people can watch st the same time. I know if I log into my NHL Gamecenter on the PS3 it immediately boots me off on the computer
• karen lotz

  

  i've watched Braves game on the PS3 and then another game on my laptop before, usually when a no hitter is going on or something.
• Midstate01

  

  Classyposter58;1389583 wrote:No way multiple people can watch st the same time. I know if I log into my NHL Gamecenter on the PS3 it immediately boots me off on the computer

  
  I have 4 people watching on mine at the same time.
• karen lotz

  

  Midstate01;1389594 wrote:I have 4 people watching on mine at the same time.

  no way!!
• Rotinaj

  

  NHL Gamecenter is serious business!!!!!!!
• Midstate01

  

  karen lotz;1389595 wrote:no way!!

  
  Yes way?
• hasbeen

  

  Laley23;1389522 wrote:MLBTV is the best if you are out of market and want to watch your team. Its relatively expensive, but if you will be able to watch most of them, its well worth it.

  I'm definitely out of market. I have a compatible LG TV, an xbox hooked up to my other TV, laptop, smartphone, and I'm getting an ipad here soon. I'll have plenty of ways to watch. lol
  

  Midstate01;1389525 wrote:That's what I did. A few of us split the cost and used one email and password

  All my friends around here are Reds or Indians fans. No taste, if you ask me.
  

  karen lotz;1389562 wrote:There was a monthly option two years ago, I think it was 24.99 a month. I went that route because I got a ps3 in July and didn't want to pay the full 125 for 3 months. Kind of surprising they wouldn't offer that again. Has the 2013 app been released? I looked earlier this week and it hadn't.

  The 2013 app hasn't been released. But I got the promotional email last week and there wasn't a monthly option. Maybe they wait to offer that? Not sure why they would.
• Crimson streak

  

  karen lotz;1389563 wrote:why don't 5 of us split the cost this year? I think you can watch it on more than one device at a time, right?

  
  I'd be game if my brother doesn't buy it. If he does ill use his again for free lol (he doesn't know I have his email/pw)
• hasbeen

  

  This is the response I got from MLB.com
  

  Dear Valued Subscriber,
  
  Thank you for contacting us to inquire about the 2013 MLB monthly subscription pricing. Unfortunately, information on 2013 monthly subscriptions will not be available until closer to spring training.
  
  Customers will be notified via email as the season approaches. Should you not receive an email, please check your spam folder and visit MLB.tv for updates.
  
  Thank you again for your patience, and for taking the time to contact us!
  
  Regards,
  MLB.com Customer Support

• Midstate01

  

  Got my renewal email today from mlb. Some cool new features.
• Midstate01

  

  Guess I could just post it:
  
  Dear 2012 MLB.TV® Premium Yearly subscriber,
  
  MLB.TV Premium is back, just in time for Spring Training. The first game streamed online will be on February 23, 2013 (MLB.TV Spring Training Schedule). We are pleased to notify you of the annual automatic renewal of your subscription for 2013. As a loyal customer, your subscription is priced at the same low, regular yearly price as last year - only $124.99. That's $5 off the full 2013 regular yearly price ($129.99). Watch over 200 Spring Training games on your computer and all 2,430 regular season games online or on your favorite supported devices (subject to blackout restrictions). Almost 100 games are streamed LIVE per week.
  
  New for 2013 More Compatible Connected Devices
  
  2013 will see the rollout of additional Connected Devices. There will be additional distribution platforms for MLB.TV Premium live streaming launching this season and each will be announced as it becomes available. Your 2013 subscription includes continued support of the following Connected Devices: Xbox 360 (for Xbox Gold Subscribers), Sony PlayStation 3, Apple TV, Roku, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Boxee, Western Digital. Click here to see a full list of compatible devices.
  2013 MLB.TV PREMIUM FEATURES
  
  Subscription to MLB.com At Bat 13, the number one selling sports app in the Apple App Store, is included for free with MLB.TV Premium Yearly (separate purchase not required). Enjoy complete portability to iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and select Android phones and tablets. The new and improved At Bat 13 app will be available on or around February 20, 2013.*
  Home and Away Feeds: Watch either the home or away teams' broadcasts.
  HD Picture (where available): Speed detection technology delivers high definition video at the industry standard of 720p on any size monitor.
  Live Game DVR Functionality: Pause and rewind live games. Jump back up to 10 seconds to create your own instant replay.
  Multi-Game Viewing Options: Watch up to four games simultaneously with the Mosaic® feature.
  Pitch by Pitch Tracking: Track live the location, type and speed of every pitch. Follow balls and strikes on overlay.
  Picture-in-Picture: Choose one game and track another or watch in-game highlights simultaneously in a secondary window.
  Audio Overlay: Overlay the home or away team's radio broadcast over the live video or use the "Park" option to include the ballpark's natural sounds.
  Clickable Linescores: Go directly to any at-bat or half inning of a game.
  In-Game Highlights: Real-time highlights and player stats automatically load in the media player. With one click, the clip instantly launches in a picture-in-picture window
  Player Tracker: Customize a list to feature entire fantasy rosters and receive on-deck notifications to watch live look-ins for each player. Simply click the alert and watch the at-bat live in a Picture in Picture window.
  Click here to see a full list of features.
  * Simply download the free MLB.com At Bat app to your supported smartphone or tablet and log-in with your MLB.TV Premium email address and password to access live and on-demand baseball.
  
  There is no action required for you to continue your current subscription. The payment card you have on file with us will be charged $124.99 prior to the beginning of live Spring Training games, on or about February 20, 2013. As we have done in the past, your subscription will automatically renew next year on or about the anniversary date at the prior year's regular full yearly price. To ensure uninterrupted access to your MLB.TV Premium subscription, in the event that we are unable to process charges to your primary payment card we will charge the alternate card(s) saved in your MLB.com Payment Profile. To update or confirm your credit or debit card information, simply click here.
  
  If you have any questions about your subscription, please e-mail Customer Service at [email protected] or call 866-800-1275 (International customers please call 512-434-1542). If you wish to cancel your current subscription, you can do so by accessing the "Audio/Video Subscriptions" section of your MLB.com account and following the instructions or by e-mailing us at [email protected].
  
  Enjoy the 2013 season.
  
  Sincerely,
  MLB.com
• Mulva

  

  I'm pretty ready for baseball to start. Bring on spring.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Midstate01;1390041 wrote:Got my renewal email today from mlb. Some cool new features.

  I'm pretty pumped
• Midstate01

  

  SportsAndLady;1390161 wrote:I'm pretty pumped

  
  Lol oh yea you have my info dont you. Lol
• hasbeen

  

  Mulva;1390047 wrote:I'm pretty ready for baseball to start. Bring on spring.

  
  Same here. Watching MLB, coaching, and playing some slow pitch. Along with girls in less clothes.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Midstate01;1390166 wrote:Lol oh yea you have my info dont you. Lol

  
  Nooooooooo.....
• Azubuike24

  

  Sad to hear about the death of Nick Swisher's mother.
  
  Also, did anyone watch "The Next Knuckler" on MLB Network? Decent show...
• Azubuike24

  

  Also, did anyone read about the Carl Pavano injury? A "shoveling" accident where he accidently jabbed himself in the stomach with a shovel handle while removing snow, causing 6.5 liters of blood to be removed from his stomach and requiring emergency surgery. Really? :laugh:
• hasbeen

  

  Azubuike24;1390329 wrote:Also, did anyone read about the Carl Pavano injury? A "shoveling" accident where he accidently jabbed himself in the stomach with a shovel handle while removing snow, causing 6.5 liters of blood to be removed from his stomach and requiring emergency surgery. Really? :laugh:

  
  Unreal.
• Ironman92

  

  Mike Trout reports to camp at 240 lbs!!!
  
  He played at 210 last year.
• Ironman92

  

  Bryce Harper arrived at 6'3 230
• Azubuike24

  

  It's no secret that maximum strength and power is going to come with increased bodyweight, all of which will NOT be muscle if you're talking about a 4-month period for 25 lbs.
  
  Trout just took this really literally and decided to pack on as much as he could. Who needs to be able to run the bases or swap bags when you're hitting in-between Pujols and Hamilton? Who needs to play CF when your offense is so good, defense won't matter?
  
  This kid is the smartest 20-year old EVER!
• hasbeen

  

  Ironman92;1390362 wrote:Mike Trout reports to camp at 240 lbs!!!
  
  He played at 210 last year.

  Didn't get to see any reports on him, but that has to be too big. Like Azubuike was saying, no way he can still run.
• Azubuike24

  

  So it's apparently a huge story. I mean yeah, if the kid got lazy and just punched the clock all winter, he's probably got some maturity issues to deal with. With that said, say you put on 25 lbs, but still lift weights and do some training the whole time (which I'm sure he still did), half of that or maybe 60% (probably 80% max if you're really dialed in) will be muscle. So if he's carrying 15 lbs of muscle and 10 lbs of fat, he can easily trim that 10 lbs of fat off and maybe only lose 5 lbs of the muscle in 6 weeks.
  
  Conceivably, he could be in even better shape by opening day. It's not a big worry at all. Hell, look at some of the guys who show up at NFL OTA's in May. There are some guys who play positions that rely strictly on strength and being somewhat lean (DE's, TE's, etc...) who have done nothing but chill for 4 months. They can usually be in even better shape by training camp, barring injuries.