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lmanchur. · 03-14-2001, 09:26 AM

NO, it isn't "shortstop" for you who think I'm out of my mind by asking this question.

On my favorite sports network, TheScore, they have a 24/7 sports ticker, this is what the score of a resent game said: "New York 0, Motreal-SS 3"

What is the "SS" suspose to mean!?

iFroggy · 03-14-2001, 10:22 AM

I don't know Lee. I haven't really heard that too much.

However, I did go over to MLB and looked at all games for the last week for a Montreal and New York (Mets or Yankees), that ended 3-0, so that I could see what it might have meant, but I couldn't find a game like that.

*Nate* · 03-14-2001, 11:25 AM

the "SS" you are reffering to stands for "Split Squad". Teams often split their teams in two during spring training so the whole team gets a chance to play. Generally, so split squad teams play each other.

lmanchur. · 03-14-2001, 06:27 PM

Thanks, Nate!.... now it makes sense that sometimes on the same day, I see the same team (with "-SS" after it) twice in a row on the news ticker!...

Makes a whole lot more sense now!

Wedge231 · 03-15-2001, 08:06 PM

Cool. I was wondering that too last year until I read it somewhere in a newspaper.

*catman* · 03-25-2001, 02:05 AM

In spring training, frequently the teams allow the kids to play with the veterans this way. It allows them to get game experience against major leaguers and be able to talk to the vets about their performances. I like the idea because the vets get to see how the kids handle situations that they might be called upon to handle during the season if a regular gets hurt.

FL Tiger · 04-02-2001, 12:31 PM

The bad thing about split-squad games is that the talent becomes diluted. Sure, as a manager, you want to see how your new kids face against major leaguers, but unfortunately in many cases the other team is also a split squad with the same goal in mind. So while you're playing your second-tier players, so are the other guys.

Rick Dogg · 04-28-2001, 11:46 AM

Who cares if the talent becomes diluted? It is a spring training game.

Wedge231 · 04-29-2001, 02:19 AM

Short squad is good, more of the lesser known players get some experience and can show their talent at the major league level.

NickHammy · 04-29-2001, 10:55 PM

I agree.

adolfainsley8 · 04-26-2016, 02:08 AM

TheScore, they have a 24/7 sports ticker, this is what the score of a resent game said: "New York 0, Motreal-SS 3"???

glenn · 07-19-2016, 06:23 AM

It's funny how you are posting in a thread called "what does SS mean" and your name is Adolf ... lol

*Anthony* · 07-14-2017, 05:32 PM

Can't believe they're even still doing this.

ballchaser · 11-15-2017, 02:17 AM

Nice! I have no idea about SS until I found this post. At least, I learned something while starting to browse that it stands for "Split Squad". (entire team will be split into two parts)

standtall · 12-09-2017, 05:35 AM

I wouldn't have known either. Thanks! Nice read here.

03-14-2001, 10:22 AM	#2
iFroggy Sports Virtuoso Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Philadelphia, Mississippi Posts: 2,438	I don't know Lee. I haven't really heard that too much. However, I did go over to MLB and looked at all games for the last week for a Montreal and New York (Mets or Yankees), that ended 3-0, so that I could see what it might have meant, but I couldn't find a game like that. __________________ Patrick O'Keefe - [profile] [e-mail] [ICQ] [AIM] [Y!] [MSN] The iFroggy Network: iFroggy Mail - iFroggy Design - eStockPickers.com - eSportsSection - SportsForums.net - QuickZip - phpBBHacks.com - KarateForums.com

03-14-2001, 11:25 AM	#3
Nate Sports Virtuoso Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 11,008	the "SS" you are reffering to stands for "Split Squad". Teams often split their teams in two during spring training so the whole team gets a chance to play. Generally, so split squad teams play each other. __________________ Go Colts! Go Boilers! Go Pacers! [[email protected]nspencer]

03-15-2001, 08:06 PM	#5
Wedge231 Fan of Struggling Teams Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NY Posts: 1,718	Cool. I was wondering that too last year until I read it somewhere in a newspaper. __________________ -Chris aka Wedge I'm Back After 5 Months

03-25-2001, 02:05 AM	#6
catman Humble MLB Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 9,325	In spring training, frequently the teams allow the kids to play with the veterans this way. It allows them to get game experience against major leaguers and be able to talk to the vets about their performances. I like the idea because the vets get to see how the kids handle situations that they might be called upon to handle during the season if a regular gets hurt. __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans...." John Lennon Catman Rest in Peace, Buck. You were truly a giant among men.

04-28-2001, 11:46 AM	#8
Rick Dogg All-Star Player Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cleveland Posts: 600	Who cares if the talent becomes diluted? It is a spring training game. __________________ "Lie?....... Me?........ Never. Why lie when the truth is far too much fun!?!" --Captain Hook

03-14-2001, 09:26 AM	#1
lmanchur. Sports Virtuoso Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: waterloo.ON.ca Posts: 12,579	NO, it isn't "shortstop" for you who think I'm out of my mind by asking this question. On my favorite sports network, TheScore, they have a 24/7 sports ticker, this is what the score of a resent game said: "New York 0, Motreal-SS 3" What is the "SS" suspose to mean!?

03-14-2001, 06:27 PM	#4
lmanchur. Sports Virtuoso Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: waterloo.ON.ca Posts: 12,579	Thanks, Nate!.... now it makes sense that sometimes on the same day, I see the same team (with "-SS" after it) twice in a row on the news ticker!... Makes a whole lot more sense now!

04-02-2001, 12:31 PM	#7
FL Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	The bad thing about split-squad games is that the talent becomes diluted. Sure, as a manager, you want to see how your new kids face against major leaguers, but unfortunately in many cases the other team is also a split squad with the same goal in mind. So while you're playing your second-tier players, so are the other guys.

04-29-2001, 02:19 AM	#9
Wedge231 Fan of Struggling Teams Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: NY Posts: 1,718	Short squad is good, more of the lesser known players get some experience and can show their talent at the major league level. __________________ -Chris aka Wedge I'm Back After 5 Months

04-29-2001, 10:55 PM	#10
NickHammy Sports Virtuoso Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 4,236	I agree. __________________ Ohio State Buckeyes

04-26-2016, 02:08 AM	#11
adolfainsley8 Rookie Player Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 1	TheScore, they have a 24/7 sports ticker, this is what the score of a resent game said: "New York 0, Motreal-SS 3"??? Last edited by Marc; 07-19-2016 at 08:57 AM.

07-19-2016, 06:23 AM	#12
glenn Speed Racer Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 5	It's funny how you are posting in a thread called "what does SS mean" and your name is Adolf ... lol

07-14-2017, 05:32 PM	#13
Anthony Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 8,374	Can't believe they're even still doing this.

11-15-2017, 02:17 AM	#14
ballchaser Rookie Player Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 4	Nice! I have no idea about SS until I found this post. At least, I learned something while starting to browse that it stands for "Split Squad". (entire team will be split into two parts)

12-09-2017, 05:35 AM	#15
standtall Rookie Player Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 4	I wouldn't have known either. Thanks! Nice read here.

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