8/5 OT Thread: The Friday Edition
by Gdawg on Aug 5, 2011 7:38 AM CDT
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I think everyone should use the other post for today's OT thread.
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/4/2345570/did-the-rangers-make-the-right-move
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
it appears to have been deleted
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
It was an epic fail of epic proportions
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
pretty sure it was a troll
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
It was from rodcarew
I know he’s been posting a bit here for a while.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
so he is just an idiot?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I think he meant well
but he did just did a piss poor job of it.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
heh the comment where we should have traded NeRa and Perez instead
is when I checked out.
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
same here
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Yeah,
it was one thing to compare HOF caliber pitchers from the 90s based on win-loss record and say Wieland/Erlin could do well. But trading NeRa/Perez instead of Erlin/Wieland. Come on now.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
BUT CONTROL !
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Posting a bit
as in “posting a little” or “posting his schtick”?
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
posting a little
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
It's been deleted :(
I liked Aquaman’s description of the post as a “cavalcade of what-the-fuckery.”
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Really upset that it was deleted.
I spent a lot of time responding to that guy.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Junior Miller:
“The president should not get a birthday party or any days off during his four year term.”
Says the guy who works 25hrs/wk in the cakest job in the known universe for mid six-figures and still gets 2-ish weeks of vacation.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
I hope you're not suggesting the president get no days off
and are merely commenting that Junior’s job doesn’t have anything to do with the president’s time off.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Just making sure.
You never know with some of the people around here.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Does the president actually get days off?
its not like he can wake up one day and say, I’m calling in today, Hey Joe, for today, You’re president.
Hell, he even works in the same building as his office. I wonder if he sometimes goes to work in his pajamas. I know if I were president I’d do that sometimes. and then dare anyone to say anything.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
What's really weird is I too work in the same building as my office
Once I moved my office to another building but it happened again – I was working in the same building as my office.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
I think he was on Swamp People.
He is Willie’s dad.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I thought she was going to stab and/or shoot Junior.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
she was very close
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Craig "Junior" Miller
Ticket personality and UNT alumnus
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
oh ok thats why i dont know him
Never was a P1 or a ticket fan. I can listen to it but i like sports talk so they lose me on the schtick and uninformed opinions.
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
I have a few friends in the military
some have previously been in Iraq/Afghanistan. You want to talk about hot, ask them. This ain’t nothin
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Well...yeah.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
No, this is still hot
Someone having it worse doesn’t make us have it any better.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
All i'm saying is
we really can’t complain. for the most part, all of us have AC right now while we are typing these responses, probably a cold drink of water, juice, soda, etc. near us somewhere and a fan on. it may still be hot, but it most certainly isn’t too hot
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
/perspective.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
I think I can complain
People can’t complain that its too hot when its still in 70s. When its well over 100, you can complain because all the AC and cold drinks in the world won’t make it not hot as hell.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
agree with thejeezus
/perspective.
/eternaloptimist
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight?
Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?
That’s perspective for you.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
by Gdawg on Aug 5, 2011 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Still makes me laugh.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Yeah, I love that its in Aquaman's sig so I can see it all the time.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Here you go.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
But how can I go to the golf range when it's 107 degrees?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Aug 5, 2011 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
this is the correct response
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
go at 8 in the morning
or find an indoor virtual range
/problemsolving
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
top golf is always nice
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Random question
Does that driving range in downtown San Diego still exist? That place was great.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
We are also not all highly trained athletic young people who volunteered...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I'm gonna have to disagree with you on the "athletic" part
I know a bunch of fatties in the military.
x
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
by jam0152 on Aug 5, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
gunna get real hot in the hot tub!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Nope.
Some people are sitting in 90 year old buildings with no AC.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Aug 5, 2011 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
xx
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
i certainly can complain
mainly because it is hot as shit.
i understand they have it worse, but just bc they have it worse doesnt mean i cant talk about it at all
now if i was bitching about a job or something, that would be diff…but it flat out is fucking hot.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
The fact that I'm in an air conditioned building, with a cool drink
and a fan blowing on me. and I still feel hot, means its too damn hot
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
Those countries in South Asia do get really hot
I was in India last summer and it got well over 110 a couple of times. Makes this look at least a little better
Absolute BS
Just cause it is hotter some place else on Earth and some people have to wear much worse out in it does not change the fact that is is hotter than all hell right now.
I blew out my knee playing basketball which hurt
Shut up – I know a guy that lost his leg in a threshing accident so consider yourself lucky.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
And they have spiders that are like three feet wide over there.
I’ll take the heat over that shit.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
never
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
yes
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
not a damn chance
kinsler > ackley on offense AND defense
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
You need to go look at what Ackely is doing.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
.403 wOBA in 159 PA in a pitchers' park.
SSS of course, but holy shit what a start.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Yeah, it's pretty freaking absurd.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
When does he go FA?
I don’t remember when they brought him up this year.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
They Longo'd him.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
And they were only Betlran away from contending...
Should have brought him up sooner… would still be in the race.
[snicker]
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
They have 2 batters with 100 PA and a wRC+ over 100.
Ackley at 161 (!) and…
.
.
.
Mike Carp (126 wRC+ with a .403 BABIP in 101 PA)
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
Probably 6 full years
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Its a great start without a doubt
but its still just that, a great start.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
yeah
im not sold on him a) having a .245 ISO long term (pujols currently = .246, he never topped .185 in the minors other than in the AFL) – he flat isnt a .559 SLG guy… b) a .339 BABIP long term
is he good, yes
but is he going to be THIS good, not a fucking chance.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
His batted ball rates have been pretty strong so far.
His HR/FB% is pretty much normal.
Even if he regresses to say, a .360 wOBA with slightly above-average defense, in that ballpark, he’s very similar to Kinsler as a player…except a lot younger.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
again iam not doubting he is good
but a .245 ISO and a .339 BABIP flat out isnt going to hold up long term.
it just isnt.
do i think he is bad? no.
do i think he has this much power? fuck no.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Michael Young career BABIP: .337
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
.313 BABIP in the minors
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
There are plenty of hitters
who maintain a career BABIP significantly over 300
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
yup
but how many hitters see their BABIP increase by 20 points when getting to the majors?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
yup
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
This ignores LD%.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
and stay there
i guess the better question is how much a players BABIP in the minors impacts a projectsion of BABIP in majors?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Too many things are floating around
for something to be said on this topic regarding Ackley.
Did he hit as many line drives in the minors as he has so far?
You could theoretically jump to conclusions by looking at his reduced BB% and thinking, “maybe he’s changed his approach now that he’s in the bigs, in being more aggressive in terms of swinging at hittable pitches”.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Yeah, so that's why I'm regressing him downwards...
If he keeps those batted ball rates up, his BABIP isn’t going to regress all that much (and .339 really isn’t monstrously high).
His .ISO isn’t being inflated by HR/FB% luck either.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
look at his career
look at the scouting report
he isnt going to have that high of an ISO
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
You should read Jeff's piece at LL about him
that’s currently on the front page over there.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
i just did
again, is he good, YES
am i ready to crown him as one of the best offensive 2B since 1950?
not a fucking chance.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Just that GB and I
think it’s pretty amazing that he’s put up such numbers in his first 150 PAs without completely depending on luck.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
i agree it is amazing
i do not think it is his true talent level
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think anybody said that
He’s going to be good and it sucks that Seattle seems to have finally developed a competent offensive player.
xx
Even if he regresses to say, a .360 wOBA with slightly above-average defense, in that ballpark, he’s very similar to Kinsler as a player…except a lot younger.
a .360 wOBA = one of the top offensive 2b since 1950
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
meh?
it is exactly what jonthefon said!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I dunno what his wOBA would be
if you regress his BABIP .20 or .30 points down and his ISO down .50 points.
And in that case, may as well push his BB% up because he’s “only” walking 9.4% of the time so far.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
If he were 80% as good as he's shown...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
big if
again, i dont think he is a bad player but there is simply zero chance he is a 160 wRC+ guy
kinsler is a 117 wRC+ guy (career)
utley is a 134 wRC+ guy (career)
since 01, among guys with 3000+ PAs, there are exactly six guys with wRC+ of over 115
i just dont think he is going to hit for enough power, in that park, to be about a 120 wRC+ guy
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I'm not guaranteeing it,
but he’s been so good in non-complete luck ways, that he can regress and still be the best 2B in the division.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
this is possible, yes
but if he, as jonthefon says above, has a .360 wOBA, you realize that makes him have the 3rd highest wOBA of ANY 2b over the last 10 years, 4th of the last 20 and makes him have the 6th highest wOBA since 1950?
i think he is good, i do NOT think he is that good.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
We're not saying he's going to continue being that good.
I feel like we’ve said that enough times now.
While regression is necessary, you’re not having to strongly regress to the mean for a crazy BABIP; moreover, it’s not like he wasn’t a well thought of prospect.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
you are right
again, i just do not believe this is anywhere near his true offensive talent level – at least on the power side.
will he be good? yes.
will he be an MVP candidate? i dont think so
will he continue to have this kind of power? no.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he could be an MVP candidate.
Then again, I think Kinsler could win an MVP.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
if he has a .360 wOBA, i agree with you 100%
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Nah,
you have to adjust for position.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
The heat will get to him
Poor guy, has to come from the cool atmosphere of Colorado to the furnace of RBIA. This should be fun
I did that moving thing last weekend.
Freaking brutal. I think I drank two gallons of Gatorade and I still felt completely heat exhausted
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Here ya go, TCU folk.
Fifth-round rookie Jeremy Kerley is taking first- and second-team reps at Jets camp, and Mark Sanchez described him as a “baller.” Kerley has also drawn rave reviews from beat writers watching practice. “He’s just a baller,” Sanchez said. “He’s doing great. For a guy who didn’t know much of the playbook coming in, he’s picked it up really fast.”
via rotoworld
I talked with him a few times.
Really good player, one of the most exciting players while I was at TCU; but also completely full of himself. I know, a football player? Shocking.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Anyone who can lead the Hutto Hippos to the state title game has to be special.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
It's funny, you watch his highlights and you think he's this burner outrunning guys
and he ran a 4.59 40 at the combine. He was one of the slower WR on the team, in terms of straight line speed.
He was just agile as fuck, shifty, and made every catch thrown his way. Loved watching him play.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
wonder how that plays in the NFL
(serious question)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
It plays if you're good enough.
Crayton ran a 4.58, RIce was famously not that fast… you don’t have to be a burner to be an effective receiver.
NOTE: I AM NOT SAYING KERLEY IS THE NEXT JERRY RICE.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
DID YOU NOT SEE MY DISCLAIMER
But he’s obviously an example that you don’t have to be fast to play in the NFL. I have no idea if Kerley makes it or not, having watched him all of about a game and a half.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
rice was significantly better than kerley in other areas
which made up for the “speed” portion
also, isnt crayton kind of just ar eplacement level WR (not that that is a bad thing)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Good lord, I made it all caps for a reason
Do I think Kerley=Rice, hell no. But since the greatest receiver in NFL history wasn’t that fast, I think he’s at least an example that speed isn’t everything. If Kerley can catch what’s thrown to him and find open space, he can definitely play in the NFL.
And I’d say Crayton was better than replacement (using a special teams WR type of replacement player) but he was very average. There’s still some value in that, though.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
not saying that at all
saying more that being VG in other areas can make up for being slower, that all
at all
sorry for not being too clear there
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
OK yes.
Then we agree.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Yeah, apparently the disclaimer to point ratio needs to be much higher.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
If Kerley becomes a replacement level WR with special teams work on PRs
I’d say that goes well for a 5’9 180 lb 5th round pick. I’d say that would end up a solid pick for him.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
yup
solid career for a 5th rd guy who isnt even 5’10
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Maurice Jones-Drew laughs at your silly expectations
(Yes I know it’s different)
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
uhhhhhhhh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
so you think kerley = MJD
heh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
/s
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
FFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUU
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
More apt comp would possibly be Steve Smith, but that's only from a height perspective.
Smith was fast as shit.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Well, like I said, just from a height perspective.
A lot of people thought Smith couldn’t handle the NFL, due to being undersized.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
The only comparison meant was that MJD is short and good
I do in fact realize that RB and WR are two rather different positions.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Don't worry, I got where you were coming from.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
And hey, Kerley's actually taller than Martin Gramatica!
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
generally speaking though
it is better to be shorter and stronger at the RB position. I think I saw the other day that 8 of the top 10 RB of all time were under 6’0" tall.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Low center of gravity gives you that bowling ball effect.
Then again, you could be Brandon Jacobs, and just run into everyone while being 6’4 260. That could work too.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
LBs have complained
that they can’t see MJD behind the line.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
Eric Dickerson...6'3" 230ish
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
obviously one of the exceptions
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
His nephew is one of the top high school players in Texas for 2013.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Is Brandon Jacobs good again?
I seem to remember him having a very Marion Barber-like career so far.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
He's not great, but I'd take him as an obvious goal line back.
He has value, for sure.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Rather have McClain.
By a lot.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
That's fine.
I’m just saying his role, even if not as a starter, is still solid.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
So he did bounce back some last year?
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
His yards per carry went to 5.6, up from 3.7 the year before.
Overall, 51.4 yards a game, while playing every game.
Very Barber-esque.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Their careers have been damn near identical
with the exception of Barber’s use a rec out of the backfield.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Hahah
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Verboten you.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
He could be a decent possession WR in the slot. Great routes and hands trump speed over the long haul..
Get him in space and let him do work.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
football speed.
big difference between a pad-less 40 time and football speed.
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
colorado state.
colorado state……….
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
As an athlete he reminds me of William Cole.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
yeah
kerley is not going to be getting first team PT for the jets…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
So Molina and Laird got into a fight
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
how much longer till people in the baseball world
truly start to call for LaRusa to lose his job? Rasmus, plus this? sounds like his club house ain’t in order…
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Probably a few more years
He still has a WS victory on his recent track record and they’re in first now. But I think its going to be a bit like what will happen to Scioscia. Once the team starts missing the playoffs for a few years, people are going to stop giving him the benefit of the doubt.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Rumors circling that he ends up in Chicago.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
He played for the Cubs ...mid 70s maybe?
Sounds like the Laird / Molina dust-up may have been about a card game on the plane.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I meant CWS
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
The White Sox....what can you say? They look like Dead Team Walking right now
but the teams in front of them aren’t very good.
Last night Dunn hit a bomb with the score 7-1 2 outs in the 9th. As he was running the bases the fireworks were going off and he was still getting his ass booed.
I think everybody is sick of his shit in Chi.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
we dodged a bullet w/ Dunn....there was alot of talk of him coming here by the casual fans.
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
The price on strict DHs is not going up any time soon.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Didn't you advocate signing him in the offseason?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
He was on the radar of a free agents I thought we could use but my clear
number one priority was to go after VMartinez.
I wanted somebody who could catch, play some 1B and also DH.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
To be fair, both have exceeded expectations
Face with the bat and Naps with his catching ability.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
We thought Napoli would well...
…but what’s he’s doing now is absurd.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
Even if Napoli's catching abilities was what we thought it would be in the preseason
Its still every bit as good as Martinez’s.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
VMart plays every day and Napoli is a platoon-plus player.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
quit shitting up the OT thread w/ your baseball talk
lol
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
by shock00 on Aug 5, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
over the last 3 years
vmart = 124 wRC+
napoli = 126 wRC+
in about 400 PAs diff
napoli crushes him in ISO (.245 to.168)
napoli strikes out twice as much, but walks about the same amount
napoli is a better fielder, and has 8.7 WAR vs vmart’s 9.5
napoli was also significantly cheaper
so where was the bad move here?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah i know :(
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
you know
arguments like that are really stupid.
because its not like Napoli is constantly injured. Its like in Basketball, they have “DNP – Coaches decision”. Basically, when Napoli doesn’t play its not his fault. He plays when his name is in the lineup.
If we’d have traded Young, Napoli would have more plate appearences. Its not like he’s not hitting righ handers.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
Are we going to play this game this morning?
Why to morans gotta moran in Friday morning OT threads?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not playing any game this morning
just saying to colonialbob that Napoli is still the right option
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Yeah, let's just not play.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
don't lose?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
win
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
You brought up Dunn and that led to VMart talk.
Walk away if you want but you started it.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I like Naps a lot, especially for the contract
but all I said was he and Face have outperformed expectations (at least our expectations). I did not say I wanted VMart.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Not exactly...I wanted somebody who could play every day.
We could have had a Napoli/VMart/Young carousel at 1B/DH/C but then JD couldn’t have spent money on Webb, Rhodes or Yorvit.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
So,
you wanted to reduce Michael Young’s playing time.
or just signed Martinez instead of Beltre.
Remember that we got Yorvit FIRST.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
How am I reducing Young's PT?
The player who would have seen PT cut would be Moreland.
Young could do what he’s doing as the Super IF / DH while VMart & Naps could have played C, DH, 1B.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
It's better than flushing $ 11 million on Webb, Yorvit, Rhodes
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
YOU MEAN A FEW MOVES DIDN'T PAN OUT? SHOCKING REVELATION
REALLY I’M QUITE SHOCKED
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I MEAN YOU HAVE TO SEE MY FACE RIGHT NOW
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
JUST SO SHOCKED
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
OH MY GOODNESS I AM SO SHOCKED BY THE WORDS YOU SPOKE
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I THINK MY WORLDVIEW HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY ALTERED BY THE FACT THAT SOMETIMES THINGS DON'T WORK AND COSTS ARE INCURRED AS A RESULT
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
JUST SO SHOCKED
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I MEAN BEFORE THIS I THOUGHT EVERY MOVE EVER MADE IN THE HISTORY OF EVER WOULD TURN OUT AS EXPECTED
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
BUT NOW LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENED BECAUSE JOSEY TOLD ME
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You asked.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Noted for future use: Josey Wales is okay with 36 million being spent on 1B/DH/C
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
It would have actually been $ 34 million
$ 16m to Face, $ 12m to VMart and $6m to Naps.
Also noted for future use: jonthefon is okay with JD spending $ 11 million on Webb, Yorvit, Rhodes
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I'm okay with the idea of spending
11 million on a high-risk high-reward pitcher, someone who was supposed to be a good reliever, and an average starting catcher, yes.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
I'd rather have players that actually help you win games
instead of that pie-in-the-sky bullshit that turned into $ 11 million of wasted payroll.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Don't worry
the Rangers could be bankrupt if they pursued your beliefs in financial pragmatism.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
by jonthefon on Aug 5, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not advocating a bump in payroll
from what we have.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
In that case
spending 34 million, with 28 million/year of it committed long-term to two aging players facing decline with both bat and glove, to first basemen, catcher and DH would make managing the rest of the roster a lot more difficult in the future.
And you still ended up spinning things. Yorvit was signed for 3.125 mil, Webb for 3 mil and Rhodes for 1.4 mil with incentives (which would have topped out at probably 4 mil, but he wasn’t). That’s not even 11 million. Congratulations on your mathematics acumen.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
I read Rhodes was $ 3.9 million, that's not right?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Tied up in incentives, probably.
Probably would’ve kicked in only if he had been decent, in which there’d be no complaining about his sunk cash.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
It was a waste of money. So was Webb, so was Yorvit
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Many teams with mid-to-upper tier payroll
like the Rangers end up spending some of their money on lemons instead of oranges, every offseason. It could happen not just in free agency, but in arbitration raises. That sucks, but the idea of having two players who exclusively play 1B/DH and some bad catching, being paid a combined 28 million over the next few years, with some of the team’s best talent hitting FA, is not palatable at all, compared to committing 28 million to short-term options and having about eight million from that disappear.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Woah
wait. Yorvit isn’t great, but there’s certainly worse out there. He’s no Jeff Mathis.
You want bad?
Ivan Rodriguez: .214/.276/.325
Rod Barajas: .215/.266/.376
John Jaso: .222/.300/.339
Rob Johnson, .201/.257/.302
Francisco Cervelli: .227/.296/.295
J.R. Towles: .180/.264/.297
of course, what should annoy everyone here is this line:
.261/.324/.474 for Jarrod Saltalamacchia in boston.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I would have been happy with a VMart, Naps, TT catching situation.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
...
…
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
x
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Bullshit.
He asked.
You’ve already had your hand slapped for being such a LSB Beating, take heed.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I was probably the biggest supporter of signing him in the offseason.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
I don't know of anybody in here who was screaming from the
LSB mountain-tops that Dunn was susceptible to something like this happening to him.
Bigsteve said not to sign him because he didn’t want to be a DH (Dunn has been the DH in 70 of 93 games he has played in this year) but I don’t remember anybody else saying anything particularly negative about him.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Its something that Adam has preached about here many times before
The Ben Grieve/Brad Wilkerson rule. Beware of players with old player skills once they start to age.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
AJM was pretty down on him, but I think more worried about what we'd get in the last two years of a four-year deal.
Plenty of folks now talk about how obvious it was that he’d fall of a cliff (old man skills, etc.), but I’m certain that if everyone had been forced to put money on an O/U HR total of 37.5, the overwhelming majority would have taken the Over and laughed about it.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Most would
because its a fall off the cliff kind of thing. When the bat speed slows down a bit for a guy like Dunn, its a huge collapse like the one he has now. No one would have put money on it happening this year, but its why most didn’t want to do any kind of long-term deal for him (and why most GMs didn’t want to either).
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I'm still not convinced that he's actually done.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Did you see his HR last night?
Yes it was in garbage time but it was a massive bomb.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
He might not be
but its going to take a huge offseason from him to get anywhere near where he was before.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
He had "old man skills" but he'd also been a lock for 40
bombs per with a .375ish OBP and was going to The Cell with lots of big hitters surrounding him.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
The year he's having after signing the big K makes me wonder whether all the chatter about his makeup was more than just speculation.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
His "makeup"...doesn't take care of himself or are
you saying he can only produce in a low pressure, non-winning atmosphere?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I think he's saying he doesn't take care of himself
and that probably has a lot to do with the horrible year he’s having now and why he isn’t likely to get better.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
He does look like he's been crushing lots and lots of Italian Beefs up in Chitown.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
The latter.
That he doesn’t particularly care to play for a winner or beneath the bright lights.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Wait, what?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
The latter.
That he doesn’t particularly care to play for a winner or beneath the bright lights.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
I would disagree with this.
I don’t think his desire to not play for a winner or beneath the bright lights has caused him to lose 300 points in his OPS.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
"The year he's having after signing the big K makes me wonder whether all the chatter about his makeup was more than just speculation."
I don’t want to come off as too sharp with you, Gdawg, but responses like yours are what make LSB a thorough beating sometimes. So whatever inchoate argument you’re trying to win here, I concede.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Responses like mine?
I don’t think you can characterize any player as being one that doesn’t want to play for a winner. No one likes losing and since he signed with Chicago this offseason, I don’t think he went there thinking they were just going to lose for 4 years.
I think the question about his make-up is legitimate. I think questioning whether or not he actually wants to play for a winning team is silly.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
And I am genuinely curious what about my response is such a beating
I have a lot of posts here that you could say are much worse than that.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
BOOM!!
Dropped a random “inchoate” vocab bomb on yer ass.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
It was needlessly tendentious.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Hide the women & children and then dig a hole, gdawg
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Seriously, JDT, that's an incredible word.
Great job.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
well I must congratulate you first on your vocabulary
But really, you’re reading way too much into my comment then.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Sorry then, gdawg.
I feel like any time someone tries to explain any aspect of this game without making recourse to the latest weighted random-number generator, they’re subjected to unnecessary ridicule.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
don't suggest trading NeilRam and Perez instead of Erlin/Wieland
and you’ll be fine.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
sounds like he's a
floccinaucinihilipilificator
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I think you misspelled that
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
It's spelled correctly.
Though perhaps not used correctly.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
google disagrees
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
"Makeup" was he was never really passionate about baseball
Guys said he really doesn’t care how he plays or what happens. Pretty sure he had to defend himself against those accusations.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Which falls in line with the HR he hit last night.
Garbage time, 7-1 Yanks lead in the 9th with two outs and about to give the White Sox a 4 game sweep at home in August.
That’s when Dunn goes yard.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
No clock in baseball
down 7-1, he goes yard. Maybe its not the same as if its tied 1-1, but its still a homer. Would it have been better if he’d struck out? Maybe this bomb was what he needed to go on a tear. I remember Dunn as being streaky.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I'm not the one arguing that point..in fact, I've
never heard it before…just trying to figure out what JDT217 was referencing.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
No
Because that presupposes he can “choose” when he wants to hit homeruns and he chooses to hit them when it doesn’t matter.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
It doesn't look like the Rangers were ever interested in him
at close to the price tag he would get.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
yea it was just a bunch of talk w/ the casual fan...nothing more
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
There was a decent amount of talk about him here
But the big downsides were 1) price; 2) the role he would fill in the field (horrible) or DH. For me it came down to too much money for someone that could only DH.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
thats true......boy did he STBF.
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
shocking what a .50 point drop in BABIP will do to you
and an .80 drop in BABIP from last year to this year
…then again it is also shocking what striking out 36% of the time will do lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
what is worse
is that he doesnt even have the lowest wRC+ on his team (of those with 250+ PAs)
rios has a 42 wRC+
morel is at 49
dunn is at 68
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Article on FanGraphs about that yesterday.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
1 PR appearance for the Cubs in 73
Cups of coffee with the A’s and Braves before that
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
moar neck tats
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
ROLLING BLACKOUTS!!!!
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
i did my part.....turned the lights on in every room and put the thermostat to a blistering 68 degrees
well maybe not
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
So TDT every night?
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
by jam0152 on Aug 5, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Did you just zoom zoom zoom him?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
well done
"I don’t think one thing I’ve said about Frisco in these threads is incorrect or unreasonable." -FuturePants
"i'm convinced every day i have less and less to live for " -TagDontTweet
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BizballMaury Maury Brown
Time Warner Cable Removes Unwarranted Blackouts for #Pirates, #Indians, and #Tigers Fans http://ow.ly/5W1yK – #MLBExtraInnings #television
right when the pirates start losing again haha
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
o...k....?
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Fucking Fox exclusive Saturday game
That’s probably the one I hate the most. At least the local blackouts makes sense – trying to get people to the ballpark versus staying at home. Granted, it’s 1950s logic but at least there’s some logic. The Fox thing is enraging here MLB tells you you’ll watch whatever Fox wants you to watch.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Which will happen first
Tiger wins another major or a Rangers pitcher wins the Cy Young?
At least I get to see the Rangers when they play the Twins now.
Tiger.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Well
if Holland pitches 5 or 6 more shutouts, he’ll garner some votes. especially since that would put him at 15-4, 3.13 (5 straight shutouts) or 16-4, 2.98 (6 straight)
but while its not going to happen this year, its still possible. all 5 rangers starters are looking very good this year, and at least 4 of them will be back next year.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
xx
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Yu?
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
yessir
i can dream
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
norm was talking about yu on the ticket yesterday
had a good point, its going to cost an investment of lee/halladay type money to get him…probably means cj wont be resigned.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
i know everyone loves CJ
but i would rather give 100m to darvish than CJ
among SP:
26th in baseball in FIP the last 2 years
44th in baseball in xFIP over the last 2 years
48th in SIERA
35th in tERA
80th (of 85 qualifiers) in BB% (BB/TBF)
so..yeah.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
And you think Darvish's performance would translate to the major leagues
enough to warrant a 100 million investment?
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
is CJ for sure worth a 100mm investment?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I think he's closer than Darvish, sure.
I wouldn’t be too troubled with having Wilson average 4 WAR per year over a five year contract.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Average 4 WAR?
I’m not as confident as you on that.
It could happen… but 20 WAR over 5 years for age 31 to 35… I’m not sure I would expect that.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
I'm not sure I would say it,
but I don’t think it’s unreasonable.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I don't think it's unreasonable...
But I wouldn’t count on it.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Okay, I might be a little optimistic with that.
But I’m drinking this “Ceej has a good conditioning routine and work habits” thing, so I don’t think it’s too crazy to say, he could produce one >4 WAR season, a couple of 3.5-4 WAR seasons, and then a couple of 2.5-3.5 WAR seasons. That totals up to something near 20, which is fine given presumed inflation in the market.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
I wouldn't be surprised at all.
I think he’s the type of pitcher [like Cliff Lee] that mitigates that danger… and it’s not 7 years we’re talking about.
But I still wouldn’t write it down in pen.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
You wouldn't put that prediction in the vault?
Still on the fence about it?
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
I've said it before
I believe CJ is a special case. The amount of work and effort he puts into pitching and staying in shape makes me more comfortable giving him that kind of contract at his age over just about anyone else.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I don't know if it is going to take that much for Darvish.
Probably more like 80-85.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
i'd imagine the bid would need to be 60mil
then add the contract to that it would probably go past 85 total invested
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Where are you getting a $60 million bid?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
dicek was what, 50mil?
i can only assume darvish would be higher
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
That is a stupid assumption.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
not at all
i think it’s stupid to think the bid would be much less than 50-60 considering he’s the best pitcher to be posted.
do you really think its going to be in the 30-40 range once the yankees and redsox get involved?
Also I was originally bringing up 60 as thats the number norm was speaking of on the ticket as a hypothetical and it makes perfect sense when you look at the cost of dicek.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
In a smallish sample size,
trends can matter.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
yeah i should have been very clear
this is in 358 IP, 56 starts
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
12th in fWAR.
12th.
Innings pitched kinda matters.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
yeah i should have included fWAR
hes 21st overall in IP fwiw
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
AJM
How about a poll? Re-sign CJ or sign Yu…assume money is same.
by Agreen07 on Aug 5, 2011 9:56 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Fucking sign CJ.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
why
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
If I'm spending equal money, I'm going with the LH pitcher
who has a track record of success in The Show and in our ballpark.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
not that he has been bad
but he has hardly been a world beater.
…and he is going to be 31.
you willing to give a 31 y/o with limited track record 100mm?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you trust Darvish's mix of no track record/upside more than CJ's limited track record?
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
No
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Well that's obvious judged by your response above.
But I’m asking kok because he’s posing the question about Darvish or CJ.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
i would rather have yu
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Aww, cute.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
heh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
i trust more of his stuff/upside
/age
i am scared shitless of giving a 31 yo pitcher with 2 years experience a 100mm deal over 5? years
i would much rather give it to the guy who has significantly better stuff, is significantly younger and who will cost about the same
so yes
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if Darvish's stuff is significantly better
He’s a 25 year old when he gets posted – I don’t know exactly how much upside can be derived from him.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
25 vs 31
is a significant difference
CJ does have a top 10 FB and Cutter per fangraphgs pitch values, which is higher than i thought (that is for this year)
so i will downgrade that to “slightly better” stuff :)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
But we're not talking about CJ's upside.
It seems that a part of your argument in favour of Darvish is because of his upside, which might be huge compared to CJ’s zero upside.
I just don’t see how a 25 year old starter has a whole lot more to grow, unless the instruction here does make him better at all the pitching sequence stuff.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
i dont think he has a lot more to "grow"
i think he has the potential to be a better pitcher than CJ
to make it crystal clear: i think darvish is a better pitcher, now, than CJ wilson.
should have said that @ the top haha
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Keep in mind he's got a serious case of love
for hitting and might require a premium to lure him away from the NL. Also keep in mind that he’s had serious injury issues before and is significantly older than Darvish.
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I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
this isbefore you even throw in
the limited track record
injury worries
age
etc
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
post it on a fanshot/fanpost
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
this
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Yu
younger, higer upside IMO, and if our FO who’s scouted him heavily thinks he’s good enough, then I think he’s worth the investment. CJ is just as likely to get hurt
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Years?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Probably 5 for CJ, 6 for Darvish.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think they'll be the same amount, but I'd say probably CJ if they were.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I don't either.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Except for the hitch in his leg-kick
his windup and mechanics aren’t too bad. Certainly better than most Japanese pitchers.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
would that hitch be "corrected"
if he comes stateside? if so, how long a process (almost worst case scenario) would that be? If not, how does it affect him stateside?
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Who knows.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
obviously not me
wish i did though. would make predicting his future a lot easier
btw where the heck is the AM thread? ready to talk some serious baseball in this joint
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
He obviously doesn't do it when he goes from the stretch
So I doubt it’s that big of an issue unless there’s an injury concern.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Thought you couldn't take the hand out of the glove and put it back in
like he is doing there in his wind-up.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
for whatever it's worth...
that doesn’t seem to be his motion all the time. Look around on YouTube for clips of him.. I’ve only seen that motion in a few clips.
I heard AO from Tokyo is looking to make a comeback.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Ranger Cy Young
Feliz decides to add consistency to his fastball
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I heard two seconds of
“What if God Was One of Us?” this morning and it will be cemented in my brain for at least the rest of today.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I listened to the Crash Test Dummies earlier ...
Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm. Yeah, it’ll be stuck in the head a while.
You guys are both assholes
Just mentioning the lyrics has those songs stuck in my head.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Have some Chumbawamba
I get knocked down
But I get up again
You’re never going to keep me down
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I was humming live and let die all day yesterday
Had to finally watch the movie when I got home
At least I get to see the Rangers when they play the Twins now.
Did that too
I heard Sheep Go to Heaven on my spotify…I’m done for the day.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Man,
that was such a clutch song for ladyfolk back in the day.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I always associate that song with Dogma
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I'm so glad I'm blasting Illmatic on repeat all day.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
if everyone would just step outside and exhale at the same time, i bet that would bump up the temp half a degree
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
What day are we on now?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
is ancient aliens the most ridiculous show on TV?
i say yes.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I have a few friends in the military
some have previously been in Iraq/Afghanistan. You want to talk about ridiculous tv shows, ask them. This ain’t nothin
:(
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
i should be the one doing this
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
heh i watched like 3 episodes of that last night
interesting as hell…….but its way the fuck out there.
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Not a show...
but I watched an infomercial the other night that was trying to sell me prayers and holy water. All you have to do is pay them money, then they’ll pray for you and ship you some holy water. They even showed a man miraculously stand from a wheelchair after getting doused with the holy water. They also claimed god would fix your debt through “divine transfer.” Someone said $6000 was magically deposited in their bank account the day after they called.
Paying money for miracles from god. Sounds legit.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Shit, my deal is waaaaay better
Pay me and I’ll pray you get to heaven. Money back guarantee if you go to hell. Just send a self-addressed envelope and I’ll mail your money to you.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
yes, considering it runs non-stop on the History channel
and annoys the hell out of me.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Just got into an argument with a guy at work
Because I was wearing my Kinsler shirt.
This is what Adam J. Morris must feel like.
I don't think lawyers wear t shirt jersey things to work.
by DFWAg on Aug 5, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
judge sees AJM walk into court with a Kinsler jersey
“Bailiff, remove that man from my court.”
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
Which is of course
A crime in itself
by PhilKidIsHero on Aug 5, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The lulz.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
WAR
what is it good for?
(situations just like this)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I was about to try and give him a crash course
But I was like screw it, too much work to do.
by PhilKidIsHero on Aug 5, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
WAR is only good on a certain age range
It’s like the Matrix
“We never free a mind once its past a certain age, some just can’t handle the truth”
by PhilKidIsHero on Aug 5, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting my glorious mane cut off today.
Fucking internship…
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Wut.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
WHOA
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
OK, I want to subscribe to BP
is there a different subscription-based scouting/ all-things baseball site someone might urge me toward instead? As well?
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
You don't have to subscribe to those sites,
nor are they especially scouting intensive.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Texas Farm Review is cheaper and more handsome.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
So...I'm usually late to the party with new music....
Like real fucking late.
I got this here Spotify contraption and have plowed through the Black Keys catalog….
Those mothers are bad men….the JAM.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Yessir.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
Better late than never.
Welcome to the Black Keys club, brother.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
I'm jealous.
It’s like when someone say they’re starting The Wire from the beginning. I want to experience them again for the first time.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
The Black Keys?
I’d recommend the following album progression: Rubber Factory, Brothers, Attack and release, Thick Freakness.
From there you can dig into more obscure stuff. Personally, I think the Chulahoma EP might be their best work, but it’s not a great representative sample of the rest of their catalog.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
What about "The Big Come Up?"
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Kinda hit and miss
But I think it’s fun to go back and listen to it after the fact and see where they came from.
They get accused, maybe rightfully so, of being sort of a one-trick pony, but I think hearing Chulahoma or Brothers and then going back to TBCU you can see a lot of growth musically.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
give me some more ideas...other bands with similar sound...bluesy, broken down type shit.
NOW
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
A local version you might enjoy is Jet Screamer
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Not new, but great.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
thanks
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
The Dandy Warhols
hate that guy
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
I'd listen to the singer Dan Auerbach's solo stuff.
I don’t know if you’re into The White Stripes, but for a good mix of them and The Black Keys, check out The Dead Weather.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
I liked De Stijl, a whole lot...from start to finish...
I haven’t really listened to much other from The White Stripes.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I think you'd like them.
Maybe the Strokes, who are another good band but not necessarily super similar.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
which one?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
the old Strokes stuff,
the new album is turrible
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
Their early 2000s stuff:
Is This It and Room on Fire.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
What did you think of "First Impressions"?
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
Haven't listened to it start to finish.
To the SpotMobile!
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
What about De Staat?
Good luck getting this out of your head.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Just grabbed the DA solo...thanks.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Brothers is the latest...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Indeed indeed
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
racist
"I don’t think one thing I’ve said about Frisco in these threads is incorrect or unreasonable." -FuturePants
"i'm convinced every day i have less and less to live for " -TagDontTweet
also,
Billy Boy on Poison rocks pretty good
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
I just heard about this rad new group.
called Speed or Run or Go Fast.
no, wait.
Rush. that’s it. they’re called Rush!!! :)
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
just for the record, I was rocking some slipknot yesterday
/ihavebadmusicaltastes
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
stupid getting drunk on a thursday
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
But its Thirsty Thursday!
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
fucking sambuca shots at JR's
no good idea
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by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
okay so i stumble out of bed this morning, shower, get dressed,
and start heading to work. my blackberry starts going crazy, and sure enough, the parking garage in my building is on fire!
breakfast at the original house of pancakes. priceless (or $9)
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
TDT: "Im gonna burn this mother down!"
Ben Stiller: “She said it was an electrical fire….”
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
it was like the 4th of july
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
You better not
You better not.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Texas Tech over/under for wins in 2011? 7
If Tuberville goes 6-6 (or worse), his ass goes on the hot seat.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
When did you get a badge?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Around 11:25 last night
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
but but but, josey just wants to be heard!
go get on the treadmill you little bitch
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Go get your knee-pads and a tube of KY...your boss needs you to "change his tire" again.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
no, you don't need ky to change a tire.
silly, josey
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Chill dude.
There’s a reason there’s a CFB thread… so we can have our massive arguments without annoying those sad folk who don’t care about the gloriousness of NCAA football.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
NCAA football has glory?
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
CFB THREAD
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by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
heh relax
was just poking some fun. isn’t that what the OT thread is all about anyways?
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
no
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
You wouldn't be saying that if you were packing what I'm packing.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
i just just want good fashioned cs,b's in the OT thread
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Who gives a fuck what YOU want?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Me
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
xx
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
when i say things like, "I love when you aren't around me,"
it doesn’t mean i don’t love you. it means you are always around me. i love when you go out of town and get drunk with your friends. because then i can go get drunk with mine.
just relax, woman
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
Can anyone recommend a good moving company in DFW?
Don’t have much to move but need dudes who’ll be efficient.
by LiamP on Aug 5, 2011 10:11 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Little Guy Movers
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
TDT
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
LSB Moving Co.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
We used MoveStar.
They were very, very good.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I've used Apple before
It was some Russian dude that looked like he was in the mob. He was super fast though.
So I had a fantasy football draft last night...and it sucked. I had the 11th pick.
Here is who I got. QB-Josh Freeman, Matt Cassell RB-Ray Rice Michael Turner Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller, WR Mike Williams, Kenny Britt, Mario Manningham, Julio Jones, Jacoby Jons, Jacoby Ford, K- Alex Henery, Def-Chiefs
What should I have done differently?
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
12
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
The way I see it
in your first two picks you should go one RB, one WR, instead of drafting two RB1s, because there always seem to be at least a few RB2s or backup running backs who take a jump, whereas there are fewer WRs later on who step up.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Okay thanks.
What is your opinion on the team?
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
IMO, you're probably going to have to hope
that Rice and Turner stick around and carry you most weeks…though of course, they’re both pretty damn good. I don’t really like the WR core (Williams not quite proven in my eyes, Britt super headcase, Manningham inconsistent, Julio a rookie…), and I don’t trust Best or Spiller.
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
Were you #13?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
>=|
Now I’m mad.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Impossible to say without knowing how the rest of the picks went.
You must have gotten Rice at 11 and Turner at 14. Not sure how that happened.
not drafted this soon?
heh
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I know
but this was the only time we could get together and draft together.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
yeah i understand
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
josh freeman led my team to a super bowl win last year
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by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
How did you get Ray Rice and Michael Turner if you had the 11th pick?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Lucky I guess
I can’t remember how the picks went.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
at the turn i assumed
11th of 12
but i guess it is nto a RB heavy league?
will you post the 1st rd + 1st 2 picks of the second schultzy?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah it was a serpentine style draft
And our stupid league didn’t realy have an organzied draft. We would draft a player and cross his name of the list and then write him down on a piece of paper who they then gave to the commissioner to put into the computer.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
not been terrible
j/k
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
people bitch to much about it... its the same thing every july/august.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
this one is a bit different
plus, it always sucks when the 110 degree heat is mixed with a drought.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I don't remember it ever being THIS hot for THIS long.
I know it cranks up into the triple digits….but fucking 106+?
That’s crazy.
I’m trapped in my house bc I can’t take my little squid or he’ll melt…..making me go nuts…
CABIN FEVER!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
can your body tell the difference between 100 and 106?
probably not. so why is 106 the number that upsets you? i’m just wondering
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Hell if I know, I just know if it's 106-110 I'm not going outside.
Truthfully ….if I see 100 I’m not going outside and I’m not taking my pasty little kids out in it bc they’ll fry and my wife will kick my ass.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I can tell a big difference from 100 to 108
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
really?
i hate people who are like, “it’s only 99 out there”and as soon as it get so 100, they are like fuck this shit
come the fuck on
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
anything above 75 is fucking hot to me,
but i never complain about it. it’s just a little heat
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Right
But from what I can tell, apparently you are in AC all day anyway. You complaining would make you a certified pussy.
yeah because i don't do manual labor
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't do manual labor
I’m in the heat all day. You’re assumptions about most things seem to be consistently wrong.
why are you in the heat all day?
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
also, i didn't assume that if you were outside you were doing manual labor,
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe not consciously,
but it makes a difference to your body.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
you probably can't prove this to me
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
x
Heat stroke is defined as a body temperature of greater than 40.6 °C (105.1 °F) due to environmental heat exposure with lack of thermoregulatio
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
this means nothing to me
does my body temp rise to whatever the temp is outside? not that quickly i’m guessing.
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Your body isn't likely to get up to those temps
if it’s ‘only’ 100 degrees outside.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
if it is 106 outside is my body going to get up to 105.1?
not without physical exertion i’m guessing and not drinking any water.
non-issue
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I guess if you're just sitting out there like a lizard
and drinking water, you won’t get heat stroke.
However, assuming you’re even walking around, you’re going to need to be drinking a lot of cold water and finding shade to avoid heat exhaustion if you’re going to be outside more than a couple of hours.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
It probably can
From a completely non-scientific point of view, if you’re at 98 degress normally, I’d think you’d feel different if its a 2 degree change vs an 8 degree change.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
1980
last time I can remember it being this hot for this long.
too fucking hot.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
1980
The last time I can remember shitting my pants.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
I might have too
but I don’t remember it.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
I was only alive for 3 weeks in 1980
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Sounds like you're exactly a year younger than me.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
12/8/79
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Boo this man!
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Stupid San Diego residents...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
honestly
I’d say the same thing if I were in Texas too. Well, Fort Worth at least. Houston is always too hot.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I get to walk around the medical center today.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
that place is an oven
most places grass and trees add to the humidity and misery. In Houston, they actually help it. It is still humid and hot when surrounded by buildings, but the concrete heats up even more…
Too bad they don’t have tunnels like downtown…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
it usually is, but the humidity is what kills you
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
and the people
"I don’t think one thing I’ve said about Frisco in these threads is incorrect or unreasonable." -FuturePants
"i'm convinced every day i have less and less to live for " -TagDontTweet
Temp-wise, yeah.
But the humidity is borderline unbearable.
Sweat is supposed to evaporate, damnit. That’s the whole point to it.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
63 outside right now
the marine layer is a little heavier today than earlier this week.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
oh I have to have a little fun
your place is probably twice as big as mine for 1/3 the cost per square foot. I’m paying a ton for that weather outside right now. So I’m going to wallow in it when it actually becomes worth it…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
exactly this
i mean, how fucking often are you outside anyway?
my car has a/c in it.
my office has a/c.
my apartment has a/c.
my bars have a/c
fucking be an adult and stop complaining every time it gets over 100 you fucks
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't hear you
over the sound of my electric bill screaming at me.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
you live in texas and you're going to complain about
running your a/c in the summer?
get serious.
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i concur. do average billing or buy some insulation or new windows.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
insulation is cheap (and I got a credit from the city on my electric bill)
but windows are expensive…like, real expensive.
We’re not all millionaire bankers, maing.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
windows are damn expensive
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I lease
can’t really remodel the place.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
my electric bill in San Diego
never goes below $100 and that is just from running the dryer, fans and lights. If we turn on the AC… bad things happen to it.
No one in Texas can complain about cost of electricity…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
WTF, really?
C’mon, man. Electric bills have been stupid this summer in Texas.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
rates in San Diego have been really high ever since the Enron stuff happened
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I have no idea
off the top of my head.
They use a graded scale – it is actually very cheap so long as you are below something like the median use. But once you get above average, it goes up 10 fold or something like that.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Mine's ten times yours
so, fuck off.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
1600 sq foot house...
$500 fucking dollars last month.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
my parents had a $500 electric bill last month too
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by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Same, but not quite that high.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
my dad said he paid $750 last month
i couldnt beleive it
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
My dad has a big ass 2-story house and keeps it cranked at 65 24/7....
but he just got a whole new set up and new windows..
I still wanna see what it was…
It’s like a museum in there.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
love it
he seemed shocked it was only $750.
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
My unit is like 30 years old though....
and my filter should’ve been changed 3 months ago…so, that was on me.
Also, I sprayed the unit down with a hose and it operated much better.
(what a teed up post)
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
2000 sqft
$350…. my largest ever. Fuck
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
that's what i paid last month in a 1200 sqft apartment
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I keep my A/C on 85 all day
and it’s still that high
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
damn, fuck that.
what is it when you’re home?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I gradually get it down to 76 for bedtime
My house can’t get below 85 when it’s 105 outside. No matter what it’s set on
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
My apartment's the same way
I can do half my job from home, but I’ve started going to coffeeshops to work. It’s baaaaad.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
Damn.
Our is on 80, but most of the afternoon it’s actually 82 in there.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
So it never turns off?
That’s my issue
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
That's how mine was last month....
I sprayed the exterior of my A/C unit down cleaning out the filters…I guess no one had EVER done that bc it was so fucking dirty.
Working much better this month.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I need to do that this weekend.
*takes a taste
*spits out the vile nut
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by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
In the evening, it gets down to where we set it.
But yeah, it basically runs all day. I think our bill was ~$360 for our 3 story, 1700 sq ft place.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
what the fuck?
85? no no no
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't buy an old house
with lots of windows.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Radiant Barrier
FTW
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by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man,
I heard about this crazy stuff they’re developing in Germany. It’s a material that turns into solid at room temperature, but liquid at really high temperatures. So during the night, it solidifies, then during the day, it’s able to absorb heat energy as it converts to a liquid. You would put it in the outer walls of your home.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
What a glorious exit, though...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Isn't Germany also requiring solar roofs on most new construction?
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*spits out the vile nut
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by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure about that.
France is making quite a big push on it. It’s kind of interesting because the French love science and technology, but are often very traditional when it comes to thing like home design and such. I imagine there are quite a few who don’t like putting solar panels all over the roofs, but I definitely saw more of it out there than I do in Texas…which is strange to me.
I guess they have more subsidies for it…
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
So I'll admit I don't know anything about solar panels
can they crank out enough juice on a sunny day to run the A/C?
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Not in these temperatures with current technology,
but improvements are obviously coming. The interesting thing I’ve been following lately is the organic (polymer) vs more standard solar panels that use rare earth elements that are mainly mined in China (and China is starting to be bitches about). Efficiencies for organic are only half what they are for traditional solar panels right now, but if they can get that tech up to speed, you should see cost significantly reduced.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
The Chinese being bitches about materials to which they have exclusive access?
Color me shocked.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I know.
I’m hoping American scientists and engineers can make those materials…well, not worthless, but certainly less valuable than they are now.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Why can't we get focused on having a
non-military competition type thing against China? Doesn’t it feel like part of America’s issue is that we haven’t had a real good sparring partner in a while?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, probably not.
Fun to think about, though. I understand the sorts of problems China currently presents (and is likely to present in the future), but I feel like general opinion currently underestimates the strength of the American economy and potential for growth.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
There are a lot of inherent assumptions
with assuming China ‘passes’ up that I don’t think are true…it could change, but until I see signs that it is, I’m not going to worry too much about it.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if they will pass us up or not
I don’t really see that as the concern. The concern is just how badly we’ve gone and screwed up things ourselves.
I haven't seen a lot of gearing up for innovation in China.
They still seem to be exporting quite a few smart folks.
That's changing.
As part of their current big push in terms of research dollars, they’re focusing on bringing in former exports at all levels and on high level researchers to help oversee it all.
Still, I’m not convinced they’ll ever be able to rid themselves of the extreme bureaucracy.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
The bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of an expanding bureaucracy
Yeah, I don’t think innovation is a throw-money/people-at-it problem nearly as much as a cultural one. People are critical, and money is needed to keep it going, but you also need luck dragons, and they are picky about where they breed.
All the Chinese scientists I know
are dreaming of jobs in Shanghai and Beijing, where even 5 years ago they were dreaming of jobs in Boston or San Francisco…
The problem the US has is that the innovation system here (at least the academic side) has just as much bureaucracy, inefficiencies, and perverse incentives as exist in China.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Hardly.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
what?
that the Chinese scientists want to go back? I’m only relaying what I’ve seen…
or that our system is getting bad? We’ve discussed it before – I guess I’m just far more pessimistic about the long-term future of US academic research…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Having just as much bureaucracy
as in China here. In a lot/most places in China, it’s the equivalent of the Dept Chair who gets the funding, then he doles it out as he sees fit…which generally involves lots of backscratching and sucking up. There system doesn’t encourage enough new, challenging ideas.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
and our current grant system does?
Every year NIH stays the same for a rapidly expanding number of aspiring independent scientists (PhD’s graduating per year >>> $$ available for them to do work).
Yes, the money nominally flows from NIH —> PI. But which PIs? The “proven veterans” of the field and their chosen favorite progeny. There is no free market of ideas in science right now, at least not at NIH. You write grants on what will get funded. What gets funded is the “what” and the “who” the power brokers like…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I agree
I think there is a lot of untapped potential in the US economy, much of which is ignored due to inertia and
There is no reason that the US could not be to manufacturing what Germany is while maintaining the innovation that it currently has.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
obviously my sentence didn't have inertia
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
You should read Mearsheimers The Tragedy of Great Power Politics if your into this type of discussion
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
Impossible
Latent military power is reflected in a nation’s GDP and military projection. Its a zero-sum game for China because they live in a realist world.
Armies are easy to buy plus they have a billion people to choose from.
Bandwagoning effect is more likely due to the world power axis being off. Gonna be a rough ride… start learning Chinese.
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
There's a ton of work going into solar cells.
Basically, the first person/company who can make solar power roughly competitive with fossil fuels (without huge government subsidies) will be very, very rich.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
i think you understated how rich they would be
by about 1000 very’s
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xx
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
the vandermemes are so awesome.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
heh
vandermemes.com
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
he did it for kicks
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
fucking rare earth elements
actually, fucking china.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
btw, did you read the
article in national geo on rare earths?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
No, I'll take a look.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I don't trust Germans and really high temperatures.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I trust German engineering.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
My upkeep has been costly at times
for my BMW, but it’s fun to drive.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Or make a fucking window regulator that
doesn’t die like clockwork… I am sure they are better now but mine is a 2002
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Oh god those were a huge problem on my '92 as well.
I’m sure my 2002 is going to shit itself sooner or later too. Sometimes I hear a thunking/catching noise as it goes up and down and just cringe.
Yep
gonna die. $250 minimum to replace per window
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
UNPOSSIBLE!
/GB
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
>=|
I knew some jackass would bring this up.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Good point.
AJM doesn’t come to the OT.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
There's another company that has developed something based on this to make coffee drinkable more quickly and for longer.
It this metal bean thing with the material inside that cools the coffee to drinkable temps by melting the material, then maintains that temperature for a while by dumping the heat back out as the material solidifies.
Engineering
How does it work?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to agree with DFWAg, here.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
worth every penny of it
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I'm outside quite a bit
so it really sucks.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
You're in Oakland right?
so STFU
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I'm used to it.
More what concerns me is the drought and the fact that people seem to think our lakes and aquifers are being refilled somehow.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Actually,
I thought the lakes up in the D/FW area were doing fine?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
nope
most are down. Lake Worth was like 8 feet down I think on the graphic on the news this morning.
Lewisville is fine
if I’m reading this correctly:
http://lakelevelalert.com/lewisville-current-lake-level-texas.php
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
That's Lake Death to you.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Look at this lake
http://news.yahoo.com/bad-news-parched-texas-la-nina-may-occur-175311489.html
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
This is certainly nothing to worry about
by DFWTrojanTuba on Aug 5, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
...break your mother's back
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
by TheJeezus on Aug 5, 2011 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
you and your scientific data!
you are probably right, I just saw some numbers while on the treadmill this morning. I don’t see how lakes can be maintaining unless water is being let out somewhere above them
It's really bad in other parts of Texas,
but my father in law was telling me that they’re actually doing just fine up that way.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
cedar creek is LOW.. thats where FT worth gets a lot of their water.
we wont go back this summer until it rains again… i have never seen it that low
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
We used to have a lakehouse out there
Cedar Creek is a lake with a lot of volatility, it seems.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
cant remember the lake out here in e texas thatis a cooling lake for a power plant that supplies dallas/tyler
but it is WAYYY low and going to cause problems unless something changes…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Aug 5, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
we're not going to run out of water
this is not some end of days bullshit where we are going to all die because we didnt have rain for a couple of months
it’s a non-issue
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, because that's what I said.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
you said it concerns you
it shouldnt
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
not if you water your yard enough
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
You can't possibly prove that
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
only thing I'm watering is my front yard (minimally)...
my back yard is all burnt to hell…will have to re-sod next season.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Pretty smart by those monkeys
dog grows up and becomes a legit watchdog for them. But the poor puppy probably dies half the time getting kidnapped like that and probably not fed well.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Japanese stock market lost 3.75% overnight... Dow is down 80 points already.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
fucking dow opened up over a percent today
with the unemployment numbers
so keep that in mind when you say it is down 80. it was up fucking 150.
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
unemployment at 9.1% yayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!
/nope
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
that number include the 10K cisco laid off recently?
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
that number doesnt include fucking anything
it is literally just a guess.
it’s fucking stupid that a meaningless number can affect the markets
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2011 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
ugh.
this makes me annoyed. I need to sell some stuff, and I don’t want to on down days…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I sold all of my stuff about 3 weeks ago
I have pretty good timing
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
65
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
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- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
reason i stay out of morning baseball threads is
there are 6 comments… 3 are josey trolling for responses like a fucktard… hate that guy
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 11:03 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You are not alone.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't it YOU that asked me about Adam Dunn and my desire to have the Rangers sign him?
It’s not my fault you don’t like the answers.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
this is the OT thread
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
He asked me about Adam Dunn in the OT thread.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
i'm just fucking with you
i know….the morning baseball thread took forever today
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Unfortunately
It seems pretty much everybody has abandoned the thread which has caused the disease to follow suit.
Don't worry,
I’ve been assured that it’s us who are the problem, not Josey.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
It's only been up like 15 minutes
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Seems like
it wasn’t that long ago, even in the OT thread era of LSB, that it would be closing in on triple digits within half an hour.
Yea, but our OT butt splosion was mixed in there.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Right
That’s why I said “even in the OT thread era of LSB”. Of course the OT threads aren’t quite as enormous this summer as they had been either so I dunno.
A lot of people don't care to get into petty baseball arguments or have to read them
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
It feels wierd defending Josey
but I don’t see anything wrong with he wrote. Your post is a lot closer to trolling.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
It's not like I was in here bragging about some dumb chick I bent over in an elevator.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
My buddy Aaron did that at the Big 12 tournament a few years ago in KC
I walked around the corner and saw it going down
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Was she good looking?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
She was alright
probably a 6. It was a broken elevator right in the middle of the downtown party
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Launch in 15 mins..
BreakingNews Breaking News
LIVE VIDEO – Watch the launch of NASA probe to Jupiter http://on.msnbc.com/rg5qYi
well...we are all gonna be dead before 2012 is done. irrelevant
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
That's going to be a pretty interesting mission.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Holy fuck
this thread has been thoroughly shat all over.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
Taking your ball and going home?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
heh welcome
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Every year at this time
I get a little twinge of wistful nostalgia for playing high school football.
Then I go outside.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I hated 2 a days
My ass never stayed in football shape
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I was thinking about this the other day.
I was walking for about 10 minutes outside and thought to myself…“How the fuck did I ever survive two a days?”
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
i jogged 3 miles last night and wonder how i use to go for 8-10 mile jobs
at a 7 mile per minute pace….. im at like 9 minute per mile and my limit is 3 max now
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 5, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
the jogs we would go on for soccer practice would about kill me now.
so many laps, so many stadiums, one huge ass lap around andy brown, more stadiums, more laps.
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Same for tennis.
I’d play 3-4 matches in the same day. Now I can’t imagine spending 1 hour outside without a pool.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
heh
it was always the week before football started, and I would think “well, I better put the pop-tarts away and do some lifting and running”, but it was too late by then.
That first week back was always the worst. First couple days is helmets only, and the coaches just ran you until you threw up. But come day three with full pads… holy crap that was unenjoyable.
But then you remember the friday night lights… it sure was a lot of fun then.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I played basketball during the summers
but football is just a much different kind of shape. I would black out while running on occasion during 2 a days.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
That and it's hotter than balls in West Texas in August
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Give me West Texas August over DFW August.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Not in this case.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I wasn't really thinking of Edwards in particular.
Just didn’t feel like starting a separate subthread.
dow has rebounded a bit.
+8.63 now
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
now really rebounding at +57
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
+115
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Job opportunity for Loblaw
http://news.yahoo.com/mexico-towns-police-force-quits-attack-232518398.html
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
more like
Job Death opportunity for Loblaw
juarez is fucked right now. like….really really fucked.
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
You should see the mexican news channels at night, they show all that shit thats going on over there CRAZY
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
I was arguing with a friend of mine about how bad the Mexico near the border was.
He was like “it’s just as safe as anywhere in America!” I told him he was delusional.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Actually El Paso is pretty safe
Safest city in America or so they keep touting… I dont buy that bullshit but being a recent transplant here its really alot safer than I thought because of the humongous military, border patrol, ice, homeland security, dea and police presence
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
It aint exactly what they portray on Breaking Bad or anything
However dont go into Juarez, that shit is straight up banana republic with the cartels being gods there and they will just straight up murder yo ass for nothing
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
Yeah we were arguing about places more like Juarez.
I can’t recall the last time in America a police captain was murdered (for doing his job), or a reporter murdered for reporting on gang violence.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
not just murdered...
had her head sent back to the station telling them the same thing will happen to the next captain
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah that place is like a war zone
I hear some horrible stories from people that used to live there and crossed over here.
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
This is one fucked up police sting
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I just think it's fucked up that there's video of it.
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
Reminds me of the Simpsons episode when Homer thinks he won a free boat...
And when the go to cuff him he yells “Ouch, that’s my boating arm!”
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
Heh...
How long did it take you to find that?
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
5 seconds.
Googled “that’s my boating arm”
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
this case is so fascinating
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/08/05/pizza.bomb/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
JBI...
I updated the Community Projection leaderboards… you’re still in last place amongst those that did a projection for everyone.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?hl=en&key=tovrE8-PB0Bc8kl-Ft5jzgQ&hl=en&pli=1#gid=3
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Remind me how this works?
I’d completely forgotten I’d asked to be included as Marcel. (Did I actually do that?)
Dark Luck Dragon of the Sith
Well... I tried to get you to participate
And you sort of flippantly said, “Just use Marcel for mine.”
I don’t think you were serious, but I had intended on including Marcel anyway for a frame of reference.
It’s RMSE of the guessed stats, PA / BA / OBP / SLG and IP / ERA / K/9 / BB/9 / HR/9.
For the leader board I just changed to a scale of 0 to 100 per player… best gets a 100, worst gets a 0… everyone else gets a score depending on how close they were to the best or worst.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
So this isn't scaled to how close each person's prediction actually was to the performance,
but rather ranked absolutely (in increments of 1) based on that closeness?
So if the top two folks were almost exactly on the actual performance, but the third person was way away (and everyone else after even farther), it’s still only a one-point difference?
And what are the percentages?
Dark Luck Dragon of the Sith
Sort of.
Let’s say the best score was 2%, worst score 52%. The person that was 2% gets 100 points… if the second best guess was 6%, they would get 92 points. If the third best guess was also 6% they would also get 92 points. If the fourth best guess was 35%, they would get 44 points.
The percentage is relative to how many players you made a guess on. The totals in red did not guess for every player. Green had full participation.
I had it purely based on averaging each player, but Tommy Hunter and Julio Borbon were so far off they skewed the percentages… basically, if you were the best guess at Borbon you won.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
*Percentage is the percentage of total points possible.
If you guessed all 15 players, 1500 is the max score.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Incidentally...
The average points awarded per player is 63. Those bad guesses are really bad.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Why 92 points for 6 percent, and 44 points for 35 percent?
I’m sure it’s something simple, but my brain’s in neutral right now.
Dark Luck Dragon of the Sith
Just the weighted difference.
If the range is 2 to 52, each percentage point is worth 2 points.
So 2 = 100 pts, 6 = 92 pts, 35 = 44 pts, 52 = 0 pts
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
The actual formula I used is:
((Score – Min) / (Max- Min)) * 100
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Ah, I see.
Something about that doesn’t seem quite right, but I have to run, so I can’t check on it now.
Dark Luck Dragon of the Sith
You have a pretty high percentage.
The percent listed is based on the possible score for everyone you participated with.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Guilty verdicts handed down in the Danziger bridge shootings
Good on ya, ladies and gentlemen of the jury. I hope this is the end of all this unpleasantness.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Grains: are they really not that healthy?
(And does this include cheetos? :( )
What other non-meat (I already get plenty of that) stuff out there would be a better alternative to grains as a prime calorie source?
A coworker who was going on about refined grains being very low on nutrients for the amount of calories they have,
and bad for blood sugar too.
...
.
.
.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
It's not that he's entirely wrong,
it’s that he’s drawing the wrong conclusions/applications from it. Considering where you are at, you can eat whatever the fuck you want.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
My last blood work showed me a bit anemic and probably a bit low on vitamins,
so that’s why I was curious if there was a better alternative to bread/potatoes/corn for that. I would’ve thought that fruit/veggies would be better for those?
Yeah...
…or a multivitamin.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I just ate about 3 pounds of chicken and lamb for lunch
Is that good?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Sounds delicious.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
I also ate a bunch of pizza and hummus
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
where was this at?
I love me some lamb and hummus.
"Napoli batting regularly in Arlington will be the biggest explosion in the American Southwest since Robert Oppenheimer tested the Manahttan Project."
-- RevHaloFan
Chadra Mezza and it cost me $8.25
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
if this is wrong
i dont want to be right.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I ate a pound of watermelon for lunch
I’m certain there’s no nutritional value in watermelon, but damn it was good.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
watermelon is pretty awesome.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
The last time I tried just the basic Centrum thing I had headaches all day for the week I was taking it.
It was weird.
It just seems “better” to get what I need through my food than to have to take it separately, but I guess that’s not the case.
Ah.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
For some reason, this surprises me.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
In GhettoBear's world
a woman’s mastery of her gastronomical releases… is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
What does this UPS tracking status mean?
San Antonio, TX, United States 08/05/2011 7:05 A.M. Forwarded to the facility in the destination city.
08/05/2011 6:47 A.M. Out For Delivery
I have a sinking feeling that it means “ha ha we’re not going to deliver it after all!” but I’ve never seen it before.
i would assume its out for delivery
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
yea i saw that.....I deal w/ UPS everyday for work
never saw that first one but UPS always has weird shit in their system
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Actually the whole SA block of statuses is goofy for this package:
San Antonio, TX, United States 08/05/2011 7:05 A.M. Forwarded to the facility in the destination city. 08/05/2011 6:47 A.M. Out For Delivery 08/05/2011 5:15 A.M. Arrival Scan 08/05/2011 4:42 A.M. Departure Scan 08/05/2011 4:20 A.M. Arrival Scan
Wouldn't shock me
Their customer support has been fantastic in my time with them. They’ve given me refunds on items a good deal past their return date.
yea they are a great company to deal with
never had any problems
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
i had an item not delivered on the day it should be
they just emailed me saying it would be the next day and it was due to ups, no refund….what sucks is it was 2 day shipping
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
if it is on the UPS truck you should get it today
if it goes on the truck they HAVE to deliver it taht day i believe
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I'm glad it's Friday, because it's been the day from hell
Late yesterday, the hard drive on my computer just completely crapped out. I got the blue screen of death and then it just shut down. The IT folks spent almost an hour working on it yesterday and three hours today and finally just had to give me a new hard drive. But … they didn’t move anything saved on my old hard drive to my new one. I lost 6 mos. of writing projects. Or at least I thought I did. I spent the last hour down there getting it all moved over. Thank goodness. And now I have three hours to try and be productive. Oh, and I’m trying to squeeze in lunch now too. Ugh. I wasn’t going to have any alcohol this weekend, but I might need a beer tonight.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
you should use dropbox.
seriously.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
I do ... for personal stuff
Apparently I need to start using it for work too.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
If you don't have a back up of data then it might as well not exist.
It is not a question of if a hard drive will fail, it is a question of when.
Is your computer on a company network? At my organization we let our users know that anything on your C: drive is not backed up and no valuable data should be kept on it.
Each user has an H: drive on the network that is backed up nightly (in addition to being on redundant server hardware).
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
thats the way it is at most companies I would think
otherwise they screwed
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Curious..
If your hard drive crapped out, why would you think they could move anything from it to the new drive??
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
OK, I'm not really sure it was the hard drive that crapped out
But something happened to the point where they just had to give me a new hard drive. They still had my old one and were able to rescue things from it.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Data can often be retrieved from a malfunctioning hard drive.
Let’s say it’s just one sector that has gone out, but that sector has Windows DLLs and components that the O/S needs to function.
You can’t boot or run off of a drive like that… but you could still pull data.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
I am aware...
I was assuming her statements about her drive crapping out, BSOD, and replacing the drive meant it was toast.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
But she could experience a failing hard drive and a BSOD
Under the conditions I described and still be able to retrieve data. It’s fairly rare for a hard drive to be completely rendered useless.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
I'll just repeat "I am aware" and leave it at that.
Back to my IT job now….
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Then you asked an odd question for an IT person...
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Why??
In 20+ years of seeing drives “crap out”, I’ve never expected to get my files back if I hand the drive over to someone else. I’ve seldom had a desktop support person even offer to try.
Never.
I have, however, repaired many a drive myself and recovered data. Well, up until WD started making their drives so tightly tuned that you can’t easily swap boards when those fry.
But hey, wouldn’t be the first odd question I’ve ever asked. No worries.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
I don't think it's unusual for a customer to request if the files can be retrieved.
And there’s a very reasonable expectation that they can be.
Your 20+ has made you aware of the possibility of it happening. My experience has had more workstation hard drives be recoverable than not. As I said… it’s relatively rare that a hard drive is rendered completely useless.
Your question is in the mode of “What kind of idiot would expect to be able to get data off of a broken hard drive?”, but I think it’s a very reasonable question that BBIMBF asked.
And… she was right… she got her data back.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
graphic:
so, you’re mad about something on the internet…
this is so awesome.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
neato
http://eros.usgs.gov/imagegallery/collection.php?type=earth_as_art
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I get the feeling that I will be spending some time in the Cuervo Club
at tonight’s game.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Grab me a Rahr Amber Lager and bring it to 325
The stand is just outside the Cuervo entrance
*takes a taste
*spits out the vile nut
My Music Blog
by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I buy my Ziegen from that stand
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Try the Amber
Malty ambrosia
*takes a taste
*spits out the vile nut
My Music Blog
by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I have had it many times. Ever been to the Rahr brewery?
Awesome deal.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
So I've heard
Went one time, but got there late and it was already crowded and there was no parking. Decided to continue to Central Market and just get a bunch of beers there.
*takes a taste
*spits out the vile nut
My Music Blog
by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You can rent it out for 3 hours for $350
And bring as many 40 people and it’s all you can drink.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
And everyone gets a free Rahr glass
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Yep
Did it for one of my buddy’s 30th back in March
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Fun times.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
love that stand
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
and it has an awesome name
Lonestar Beer Stand
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
hmmm
girl i went out w/ for a little while last summer is now trying to hook me up with one of her friends.
heh havent had THAT happen before…lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
considering how rarely i talk to that girl anymore...
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
heh
could be
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Run!! They're tricking you into a 3-way....
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
sadly...nolol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
When I was in college I had this idea that all girls talked so anytime I was
hooking up with a new chick I would try to be superman in the sack… thinking that she would tell her friends and they would be sluts and looking for something like that.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
how did that work out for you?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Not sure
I would hook up with girls they would know, but I still don’t know if that helped. Maybe they were just slutty and didn’t need extra reasoning to get laid.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
About their sexual conquests
Not sure, I am sure every chick tells someone.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I've never dated a chick that kept that info to herself.
From what I can tell, they talk about sex multiple times more than the average guy.
See I never really dated in college.
I just went around on my own little sexual jihad.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Uh...yeah they do
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
there's no question that they talk to each other
i think even more than guys do
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
I don't think there is a question they talk about it more than guys.
A conversation between guys about sex:
Guy A – So I nailed Susan
Guy B – Sweet…are her tits real?
Guy A – Completely fake.
Guy B – Sweet
Women go into way more depth…
I can imagine this conversation happening.
And I like that Guy B says “sweet” twice in it.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
sometimes its even
Guy A – So I nailed Susan
Guy B – Sweet…are her tits real?
Guy A – Completely fake.
Guy B – Sweet
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
sometimes....
Guy A – so I nailed Susan
Guy B – sweeet, me too She gave me crabs
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Then you high five because you are now sexual brothers
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
eskimo bros
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't remember what we use to call it
My roommates were twins so it was even funnier when they did it. (And by did it , I am not saying that had incestual gay sex)
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Almost cs,b
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
They were man whores
and shared many of the same ladies.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
and often times about "depth"
Amirite
*takes a taste
*spits out the vile nut
My Music Blog
by FuturePants on Jul 19, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
it felt so good when i did it with my penis
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
now i want to go use my facebook-fu to look her up
damn you work for making things difficult by blocking facebook
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Don't you mean
/benji
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh ... right
Wrong meme. My bad.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, duffey or someshit
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
i blame irish
mainly, because he is a fucking douche.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
He has been a tremendous twat in those threads in the name of talking smack.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
i mean seriously
who acts like this?
i get that you dont like texas. there is no reason to act like this big of a douche though.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
You're talking about Irish, right?
He’s no Horns130, but he’s slowly getting there with the persecution complex and attacking of any opinions that don’t jive with his own of A&M.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
yes i am
at least horns130 came in and manned up for what he said last year.
the best part is how he went off when i called him a homer. DUDE LOOK AT WHAT YOU POST IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL THREADS – how can you think you are anything BUT a homer?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Is Irish a UT fan?
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
aTm
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
O
It just seems that the Longhorn fan population on LSB is mostly…well…a buncha dickbags.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Except for me of course
I’m a fucking angel.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
These two did
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Are hit tits real?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Sweet.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
*his
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
On the bed, on the floor
On a towel by the door
In the tub, in the car
Up against the mini-bar
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
You should make this a part of your wedding vows when you get married lol
Your husband will love you even more
If knowledge is power, why does Stephen Hawking need batteries?
LOL
Not sure about that … but we’ll see :)
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I would follow through
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
:(
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Obviously not including you here.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
You're on the list!
/Loblaw
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Zane from Chipotle,
I’d appreciate you not calling me and leaving me a message to see how my order went when I’m waiting on a call about a job. It gets my career pants all excited.
Kthxbai,
Jay
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
TDT?
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Somebody tell Aquaman not to check the front page of yahoo sports...
Apes everywhere.
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
Weirdest think a partner has ever said to you in bed.
"high five for destroying that bunk bed with the sex"-TideNtexas
Yeah this is my problem
After the subthread above, the only questions I can come up with are sex related.
TV related, maybe ???
Show that was cancelled too soon. One that has lived longer than it should.
Favorite childhood show. (could be cartoon or otherwise)
Show you’d love to guest star on.
-- Micah
-- -- --
"One time I was on the news for being first in line for New Kids on the Block tickets..." - GoET
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 5, 2011 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
done!
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/5/2347121/8-5-pm-ot-friday-friday-friday-afternoon
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http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/5/2347121/8-5-pm-ot-friday-friday-friday-afternoon
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/5/2347121/8-5-pm-ot-friday-friday-friday-afternoon
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/5/2347121/8-5-pm-ot-friday-friday-friday-afternoon
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/8/5/2347121/8-5-pm-ot-friday-friday-friday-afternoon
Here's an article making a case for Breaking Bad being a better show than the Sopranos, The Wire, or Madmen
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/6763000/bad-decisions
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Halls of Fame
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
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It’s become much easier to name great players who have never won an NBA title (Barkley, Karl Malone, Pat Ewing, Dominique Wilkins, George Gervin, LeBron James) than it is to name great NBA players who have won exactly one (Jerry West, Julius Erving, Nate Archibald), simply because the former list is mentioned so much more often.
RAGE
It's a new list for Dirk to be on.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
FUCK THE FUCKING HOT SON
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
goddamnit. sun. sun sun sun sun sun.
- Rangers finish 85-77 - Josey Wales
- I picture GoET with a reptilian dong anyway - RIver Fenix
by Mr. Abe Froman on Aug 5, 2011 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Were you dragging out yours Ss like a silly snake?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Unless you put a wig on him and picture him as a woman
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
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