All Questions Answered Thread
by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 10:46 AM EDT
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PrintThere doesn't seem to much news coming out of the Royals, so let's go off topic again this off day. Bring all your questions, baseball or otherwise, and hopefully some here will be able to answer it.
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I have one
If Joe can paint a house in three hours and Sam can paint the same house in five hours, how long will it take to paint it together?
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
That is correct, good sir.
One of my favorite baseball movie moments. Name that movie (without searching).
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 9, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Bauers is the man.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 9, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
This was from a movie.
Dammit, I was doing the math . . .
Little Big League...
Easy
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a trick
Joe and Sam can’t paint together because of the restraining order.
Place witty signature here.
by LaFLamme on Sep 9, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a question, is the moneyball-Oakland-2002-draft more successful than the other team’s picks?
I am reading the book recently
by Yamfun Cheng Kamfun on Sep 9, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions
They did OK with the money they had.
Oakland was really against H.S. pitchers and that draft was loaded with some pretty decent ones
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
So who are people taking this week in Survivor Football?
I hate the first week or two since the truly bad and good are really known. I am going with the Bears right now.
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I would take either the Titans or the Packers
I think I’d lean toward the Titans. Oakland may be slightly better, but the Titans should be stronger with a renewed Vince Young under center.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 9, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't like the Pack being only 3 point favorites and on the road
I am really considering the Titans. The Bears, Titans and Giants all have the highest spread at 6.5 points
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Dolphins or Bears
I think the Bills are going to be horrible this year.
I don’t believe in Vince Young and I think Oakland will be better than people think.
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New York Giants
in both of my pools.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
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Im going with Jacksonville
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
when is the cheapest time to buy jerseys and caps via MLB.com?
by Yamfun Cheng Kamfun on Sep 9, 2010 11:29 AM EDT reply actions
I don't know for MLB.com
but at the team store definitely at the end of the season, or best of all the post-season tour of the stadium they usually do the first week or two of October when most of the store is 75% off. You can probably get the Podsednik and Ankiel jerserys for super cheap right now, though.
$2225.27 a day
Based off what I think is the minimum salary (Dusty Hughes is on 405K a year according to Cots, so I went with that) divided by 182, which is the official season length (though a service year is 172 days)
that's what I make in a month after taxes teaching and coaching!
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What is the average penis size?
Everyone who bashes Kendall..... he is a damn good catcher. Very smart behind the plate. He has great BAT CONTROL, which makes him a good top of the order hitter.
I'm a proud "studs fag" since 6/20/2010... are you?
Probably should ask someone who has seen a whole lot of them...
..so I’ll call your mom and ask her.
Killing time until time kills me
by EspeciallyK on Sep 9, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Boom!
Roasted.
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DAMMIT!
Everyone who bashes Kendall..... he is a damn good catcher. Very smart behind the plate. He has great BAT CONTROL, which makes him a good top of the order hitter.
I'm a proud "studs fag" since 6/20/2010... are you?
by kansasjhawk044 on Sep 9, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
but you get my rec
Everyone who bashes Kendall..... he is a damn good catcher. Very smart behind the plate. He has great BAT CONTROL, which makes him a good top of the order hitter.
I'm a proud "studs fag" since 6/20/2010... are you?
by kansasjhawk044 on Sep 9, 2010 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Relievers usually have lower ERA
So why is there still these 100 pitches starters? Why isn’t each game pitched with 9 relief-level pitchers?
by Yamfun Cheng Kamfun on Sep 9, 2010 11:57 AM EDT reply actions
I think there's room for change with how pitchig staffs are run
but it would never happen
not all relievers or anything like that… but tweaks to rotation size and definetly bullpen usage
also, the good pitchers tend to "settle in"
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I could see a move to a two-plus inning setup guy
The Rays were moving toward using JP Howell this way until injuries got in the way (including his own). On the Royals, Kyle Davies has potential to fill this type of role — former starter with the stamina to go multi-innings, usable changeup to keep opposite-handed hitters honest, and the likely boost in velocity from pitching in shorter stints should offset his mediocre command (which is why he is not very good as a starter).
There has already a move away from strict LOOGYs, as teams have figured out that it is better to have a pitcher who can do well against both lefties and righties rather one a guy who is really good against one but horrible against the other.
wow, would that be a return to the system common in 60's-70's ?
Christ, you don't need a quadrophonic Blaupunkt! What you need is a curveball! In the show, everyone can hit heat.
With Starters Pitching
Fewer innings, the long reliever is becoming increasingly valuable. I don’t think you can afford to have crappy starters fill this role, and running out 4 one inning guys burns up a pen pretty fast. This is why I think guys like Collins and Coleman (and probably Davies) are becoming a necessity for a good pitching staff. It’s not a sin to groom these guys for this role rather than shoehorning them into the starting job until they fail. The fact that they lack a popular stat, like wins and saves, to use in contract negotiations should be less of a factor as advanced stats become more accepted.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 11, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
The improvement relievers see is because they throw harder and only see a batter once (vice 2 to 4) for a starter
I think there can be more 3-4 innings pitched and then bring in someone else for 3-4 innings.
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I played on a team where we were down on pitchers becuase of injuries.
We each threw three innings every two days. So it would take us at least 3 pitchers a game but you’re throwing every third day… if you like W’s, you won’t like this, but if you aren’t to big of a stats guy, this is a good strategy at times…
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I think Nolan Ryan implemented this in the Rangers minors
But it was abandoned pretty quickly
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I remember reading or hearing an idea.
Why not have 6 ‘starters’ that each pitch 3-4 innings every three days. That way they don’t go through a line up twice and you could (if you have the arms) flip-flop back and forth starting a lefty and then a righty. Then with 6 starters you should be able to pitch into the 7-8th every night and let the closer take over and finish if need be.
I always kind of liked the idea.
I think it would be great
If you had no “ace” type like Greinke (think early 00s Royals). I would also advocate having a knuckler for mop up innings and spot starts, and/or a two-way guy like Brian Anderson who can eat some mop up innings.
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I've been saying for a year and a half that I expect Banny to start learning a knuckleball
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
was Robert Nozick right when he claimed that
a minimal state could evolve from a state of nature without violating others’ rights?
"Shot by my own men."
no fair, you cheated and went and quickly read his subsequent books
"Shot by my own men."
by StonewallPDS on Sep 9, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
what does TWSS mean?
I’m answering your question with a question.
"Shot by my own men."
by StonewallPDS on Sep 9, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ask philofthenorth
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TWSS
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Its juvenile and can be funny at times.
It is just way over used
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Poop!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
As obsessed with juvenile and sophmoric humor as many of us are, it never gets old.
Free Brayan Pena!
by mitchfreakingmaier! on Sep 9, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
What are the moves the Royals are going to make this offseason?
(and you cannot say Francoeur, as that has already secretly happened). What are the three moves the Royals should make?
Bonus: What new TV shows will you watch (besides Boardwalk Empire, because that is a given)?
Pitching, pitching and more pitching
Possibly a corner OF if cheap
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the reclamation project strategy
a la Betemit, Bullington, etc. Low-risk, high-reward with the ability to pull the plug and not kill the payroll. I suppose that would also include guys like Callaspo (or Getz and Fields, ugh) who are borderline prospects but haven’t had a chance to really prove whether they’re for real or not.
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
With Getz and Fields though
I’d prefer if they had to actually earn a roster spot somewhere along the way.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball...Rock Chalk Talk
What will they do?
1. Sign OF Willie Harris
2. Sign P Ian Snell
3. Trade Alex Gordon for crap
What should they do? Don’t know yet, I’ll have to look into it.
Yes, Boardwalk Empire gets me all a-tingly, but I don’t have HBO. It and Eastbound and Down might be a reason for me to subscribe though.
I was excited about Rubicon, but quit after three episiodes due to boredom and frustrated at all the stupid cliches. C’mon AMC, you’re better than that. I am intrigued by “The Event”, but I am wary of investing time in it if the Event is something stupid or they devolve into a Lost-type “we don’t know how to end this so we’ll drag it out as long as possible dropping clues that have no meaning.”
I am a Will Arnett fan, but his new show looks terrible. So…yea, this fall lineup looks really, really terrible.
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Willie Harris is possibility
but just see Fred Lewis on the team
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Fred Lewis is too much like DDJ
The new outfielder has to do one thing — and only one thing — really well, like have plus-plus speed or plus-plus power.
I could see the Royals picking up a guy with a decent bat who could play 2B and 3B — there are always 2B types available for one year deals on the cheap.
I've really liked 2 of the last 3 episodes of Rubicon.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
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Trade Grienke, Soria, and Butler
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THE WALKING DEAD!!!
Im so fucking stoked for that show!!!
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a tricky two-parter:
1) What is your current optimum line-up for the Royals?
More importantly, 2) what positions still need upgrades in order to be serious contenders? I take it SS and Kendall are obvious, but what else?
by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2010 12:21 PM EDT reply actions
Besides SS and C
DH or 1B, 2B, 3B, CF or RF, 3 SP, 4 RP.
the 25 man roster, can I put that?
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It's easier to say who is good enough?
DDJ is fine
Billy is fine at either 1B or DH
Greinke
Soria
Tejeda
Hochevar toward the back end
Beyond that…
I guess Mitch and Willie are Ok bench guys, but you wouldn’t them starting.
I also believe Mitch is a great 4th OFer.
But you want someone better starting. Has Betemit been good enough with the bat to be fine? Is Gordon good enough in the outfield? I still think Kila can be useful, I just haven’t figured out how yet. Other than that, I’m not sure who else I’d keep for a “playoff contender” team.
by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I would be okay with Billy at 1B and Betemit at DH
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I would start looking to the OF.
I don’t think anyone on the team is the current answer and the minors is somewhat bare here of high talent unless someone moves position (Hosmer or Myers)
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
#1 - I am not going to figure out true ability - I am just using this year's numbers, but here is how it should go according to The Book
Top 3 hitters in the 1,2 and 4 spot – Using wOBA for the season and ignoring Fields for now it is Butler, Betemit and Maier
Highest SLG in the 4 hole, highest OBP in the 1 hole so: 1= Butler, 2 Maier and 4 = Betemit
Next 2 best hitters in the 3 and 5 holes – Gordon and Betancout with the highest SLG in the 5 hole. 3 = Gordon and 5 = Betancourt
The rest should be decending order 6= Aviles 7= Blanco 8= Bloomquist (DH) 9 = Pena]
So
Butler
Maier
Gordon
Betemit
Yuni
Aviles
Blanco
Bloomquist
Pena
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
what, the definition of "Spork" is that HE CAN PLAY ANY POSITION
This site is never going anywhere if it still can’t understand The Process
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, catcher it is then
Pena to DH in the 9 spot
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Problem solved!
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If we ever wondered just how bad this team actually is,
just consider that Willie Bloomquist is the team’s best option at DH.
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, if those are the nine guys
Bloomquist should play 3B with Betemit moving to DH.
Oh, good point
let me fix my post :)
If we ever wondered just howbad this team actually isclose this team is to the plaza parade,
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
MITCH
the PERFECT 2 hole hitter…
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Mitch freaking rules.
Free Brayan Pena!
by mitchfreakingmaier! on Sep 9, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
depends on what you mean by "serious contenders"
If that’s “being able to challenge the Twins” then the OF is not so far off (DDJ, Gordon, Maier, Blanco/Dyson). I’m OK with a 1B/DH combo of Butler, Kila, Betemit, Fields (2 or 3 of those). An average player at 3B would be nice, but not as important if SS is improved. I believe Pena/May could hold the fort at C. Plus two good-but-not-great SP to add to Greinke (so that the 2 -3 -4 would be some combination of Hochevar/new guy/new guy, with Davies/Banny/Chen at 5 and/or spot starters).
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
so, in your mind,
we’re just a 3B, SS and 2-3 starting pitchers away?
by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
from challenging the Twins, maybe
(That does sound a bit crazy, though. And I’m not usually a homer.)
My theorizing does assume that Gordon is at least a decent/good hitter/fielder, and same for Aviles – neither of which are sure things. Am I crazy to think that this lineup couldn’t at least stay in the race until September?
9 Gordon
8 Maier
7 DDJ
6 new SS (Yunel Escobar, for instance)
5 Betemit (or someone else that can put up 2 to 3 WAR)
4 Aviles
3 Butler/Kila
2 Pena/May
DH Butler/Kila/Betemit/Fields
SP1 Greinke
2 Good starter (a la 2007/8 Gil Meche?)
3 Hochevar
4 Decent starter (a la 2008 Davies?)
5 Davies/Banny/Chen
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitching Coach
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have you submitted your resume yet?
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The title of the post is "All Questions Answered Thread"
so…why aren’t all questions being answered?
We have met the enemy, and he is us.
I don't have an answer for you
"Shot by my own men."
by StonewallPDS on Sep 9, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Because people are still on the phone with
kansasjhawk044’s mom…
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ZING!
…and so true.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Great question.
I want this answered.
by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, why not
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
However, one would be the head front torso, and one would the the rear and tail. You see, they have to COMBINE their power.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
TV Shows for the FALL?
Need to know what to DVR (stolen from Gopherballs up above wanted to make sure everybody saw it)
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
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Thief!
But since you asked, it looks pretty bleak, at least for the major networks. As an Arrested Development fan, I was excited for Running Wilde, but the early buzz is not good. Outsourced looks horrible. Raising Hope has been mentioned as having potential, so I might check that out.
I usually hate any cops/lawyers/doctors shows, so that exclude virtually all of the hour long shows. I might give The Event fifteen minutes to get me interested. I might do the same for Hawaii 5-0, even though it is a cop show but, hey, Hawaii.
Sepinwall had high hopes for The Terriers I believe.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball...Rock Chalk Talk
I liked him in The Tao of Steve
And haven’t liked him in anything since.
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My low threshhold began with the Tao of Steve
It could have been the fake indy movie within the indy movie where Steve Buscemi plays the director.
I said it before, but Im going to say it again... THE WALKING DEAD!!!
I really can’t wait for that show
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it looks well made
but I do not know if I really need another take on life after zombies — it seems every angle has been covered (even if the source material predates a lot of it).
from what I understand, I've never read the comics...
The story is much more political that happens to have zombies.
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess, I've never seen Deadwood.
And i really don’t know much about the Walking Dead, thats just what I’ve been told. But at this point after how amazing Mad Men and Breaking Bad are, Im really looking forward to it.
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Deadwood is good.
I’d recommend it, great characters.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
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boardwalk empire on hbo...
Fire Everyone
by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Dexter, Boardwalk Empire, Eastbound and Down (ITS BACK BITCHES!)
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I will keep advocating for my new favorite of last year
Justified (on FX). Season Two should be starting fairly soon (I haven’t seen anything definite online). I really enjoyed Season One, and it wouldn’t be too hard for you to get caught up on the storyline.
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by Sweep_the_Leg on Sep 9, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Tommy Boy.
And I LOL’d.
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Fingertip pushups.
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I can't hit high strikes in fastpitch softball,
usually swinging below the ball or popups, how should I fix it?
by Yamfun Cheng Kamfun on Sep 9, 2010 12:49 PM EDT reply actions
Don't swing at them
but if they are in the zone (which they usually aren’t in fastpitch), work on keeping your hands high.
Glad I came, just wish I hadn't stayed so long.
People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball...Rock Chalk Talk
Let me pinch hit for you. I love pitches up in the zone.
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't dip you bat before you swing...
That’s usually the cause and it makes you swing UP at the ball rather than staying flat through the ball. Move the knob of the bat to where the contact point is going to be….
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cough
TWSS
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
ha. lol
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Love the high pitches
those are almost always line drives. I struggle more with reaching for pitches, which almost always guarantees a popup
Unless I'm wrong...
I went to Minneapolis over labor day and went to Monday’s Twins-Royals game at Target Field – any interest in a fanpost writeup kind of thingy?
Let's just trust the process.
Only if the Royals win in your version
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 9, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe if you include eating and drinking establishments
Is Gluek’s still around?
yes.
Do it.
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Bachman-Turner Overdrive
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Both?
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
At throwing a pitch or coaching football?
I’m so confused.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I am writing a thing on this for my blog but
Should the Royals sign Barrett Loux?
Barrett Loux was the 6th overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft. However, he failed his physical and through a turn of events, was granted free agency by MLB. This means that he can sign with anyone. He can sign with the Royals.
The Diamondbacks had a $2 million deal with Loux before he failed a physical. And it is a dangerous injury situation for him. The MRI in fact revealed two injuries. Loux has a torn labrum which can end a career and an injury that Gil Meche is currently fighting. The other injury was taken care of in 2009 but is showing signs of resurfacing in a more complicated manner. You see, Barrett had bone chips removed from his elbow in 2009 and the wear in his elbow is a concern about a Tommy John surgery fairly soon. And these injuries for a pitcher can both be career ending, but for Loux to sign and need both of these surgeries in the future is scary.
Barrett had a great career at Texas A & M. He was considered a solid player and very good pitcher. Loux threw in the 90s and is able to touch 95. Loux is reported to have an average curve which he has struggled to throw since his elbow surgery. Loux also throws a change up but it is also considered average. But his mechanics are good and Loux throws with a description of ease. He is 6’5" and 220 lbs. A great build for a pitcher, but scary injuries with a history of injuries.
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And if you offer a signing, how much?
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$1 million
and tell him to get surgery immediately
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by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
100K to 200K max
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bu that would set a terrible precedent!
You’ll have everybody making up injuries to lose themselves a couple million $’s
I'm sure that the PA can do something there
Grievances?
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I'd go in between the two
$500k or so. Lots of guys get paid that much who still have a high likelihood of injury down the road. In this case, you get to address the injury head-on.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the inbetween $500-ish
Also if the Royals sign him we can add a great chant to our already extensive pitcher related chants.
Geaux Loux !!!!
…to compliment C’mon Chen!!!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Warden
Which game do you have tomorrow?
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Depends on when players begin to be called up.
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
and if Nyjer Morgan is the new CF
The Greinke trade speculation will make July noisy.
i think it happens before july
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the speculation or the trade?
Either way, Moore’s MO is to hold off until the deadline (or indefinitely).
It will be like reading Numbers and Leviticus
over and over and over.
"Shot by my own men."
Deuteronomy?
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i guess that's true...
just the old testament law books… boring.
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If I remember correctly.
There is a point in Deuteronomy in which they repeat the law stated in Leviticus all over again. Ugh.
But you have to read Deuteronomy
because somebody important dies at the end.
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by The Ol' Perfesser on Sep 9, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I can tell you who it's not.
Chuck Norris
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Moses
Which is funny in a way, since according to many traditional readings or customs Moses is actually taught to have written those five books ending with Deuteronomy, which means (if you go for that interpretation) that he recorded his own death…spooky.
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by The Ol' Perfesser on Sep 9, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I wrote in the third person
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent
Did you get it right?
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by The Ol' Perfesser on Sep 9, 2010 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on the offseason acquisitions. If we don’t bring in any willy taveras types, it’s possible that we could field lineups next year that, while not necessarily likely to score a ton of runs, will only contain one or two players I hate, as opposed to the five+ that were standard this year.
Let's just trust the process.
by trusttheprocess on Sep 9, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I thnk this will have a TON to do with it.
If we’re actually following players who have a chance to be impact players down the road (i.e., NOT Kendal, Pods, AnKiel, etc.), it will be fun to see Pena, May, Kila, Blanco, Maier, Gordon, Aviles try to hit their stride as ML regulars (even Getz, Fields, and Betemit).
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And there is a wild card in
JarROD Dyson – he may hit like Gaithright, but he can actually FIELD (I’m told). He may not have many believers that he can succeed at the ML level, but he should be fun to watch, even if it’s just to see if he can put up 2+ WAR based on defense and baserunning alone.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dyson would likely need to be the best defensive centerfielder in recent baseball history
to come close to being a 2 WAR player. Dyson would need a breakthrough to hit like Gathright. In the minors, Gathright has something like 50 points of OPS on Dyson, and even more in the upper minors.
Not saying he would definitely be able to, but it would be fun to watch him try
sort of a Njyer Morgan 2010 (wOBAf .286) but with much better defense (and maybe better baserunning) might get him to 2 WAR
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Dyson's career OPS in the minors
is only barely better than Endy Chavez’s career OPS in the MAJORS
Gopherballs is right — he’ll probably have to be about a +30 fielder to be league average…
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd much rather watch him try to do that than watch another ankiel/pods/maier type of guy....
might be less effective, but i enjoy watching guys run fast
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by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
They might as well keep both MITCH and Blanco around next year
use one as the CF, the other as the 4th OF
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Barring A Significant
Trade, yes. DDJ LF, Blanco/Maier CF, Gordon RF. Maybe the best defensive OF in KC history, and not bad offensively.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with that, but GMDM and his minion field generals have never
seemed to like MITCH. Though I’m ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY SURE it’s not because he was drafted by someone else.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 10, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Mous – July
Collins – August
Lough – August
Hosmer – Sept
Coleman – Sept
Keating – Sept
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sounds good except for Hos
won’t he get a similar schedule to Moose? July callup 2012?
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
possible....
but he’s far ahead of moose….
moose had just come off of a shitty season in Hi-A, whereas Hosmer has spent a bunch of time crushing AA already. I wouldnt be at all surprised if they’re both up in June/July next year, assuming Hosmer continues his assault on minor league pitchers in omaha.
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by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
hmmm, interesting
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Give Hos Some
Omaha time, but if he still crushes, bring him up. We need some excitement.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably not
I’m not up to speed on the latest in Kosovo, but I notice that the International Court of Justice issued an “advisory opinion” in July holding that Kosovo’s declaration of independence did not violate international law. This is a positive step toward becoming a state, but I believe the fact the International Court had to issue such an advisory opinion shows that the government in Kosovo lacks the de facto sovereignty and exclusivity of jurisdiction generally found in an internationally recognized sovereign State.
It's funny if you read it with special emphasis building up during the entire last half of the last sentence
special urgency related to
exclusivity of jurisdiction generally found in an internationally recognized sovereign State!
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
all yelling at that point
I like it.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm personally of the opinion that Kosovo shouldn't be a State.
I heard about the advisory opinion, but it ignores one important detail. The only reason the area has develop any independent administrative structure is because the UN came in and set it up. However, as part of the agreement with Serbia that allowed the UN to come into its country and do this, the UN agreed that it would not support, encourage, or allow Kosovo to leave Serbia and become independent. If Kosovo is allowed to become independent why would any other country ever let the UN come in if they run the risk of have chunks of territory carved out of them?
good questions.
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And what's to stop Québec one day
Doing exactly the same? And what right would Canada (who recognize Kosovo) have to object if they did? They came within a hair of doing it in 1995, it’ll come up again at some point.
That was much discussed up here. Spain have refused for a similar reason, they don’t to legitimize Catalan and Basque separatists.
All Questions Answered.
What’s to stop Quebec? The Canadian military.
What right would Canada have to object? The right of might makes right. Kosovo has only be able to move forward because the USA is backing it. I think the USA would side with Canada to keep Quebec in Canada (unless Quebec wanted to move on over to our side {j/k})
In the greater sense, Quebec actually has a better argument for independence than Kosovo. A number of definitions about States take into account the Nation-State structure that essentially seeks to make States for each ethnic group. In the case of Kosovo, that land is actually traditionally Serbian and the population has been more of a 50-50 split between Albanians/Serbs until the last 20 years or so were large numbers of Serbs left because of the war, Albanians moved in, and after the UN step in, more Serbs left because of oppression under the ruling Albanians.
With Quebec though, there is a principle that gives weight to longstanding political control and since Quebec has been a part of Canada for a long time, the academic side would frown upon an move toward secession because of the destabilizing precedent it creates.
this is an interesting discussion
thanks for all who know more about nation-state international law adding comments here.
very cool
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Breaking Away From
A larger political unit usually involves armed conflict. This is not a matter of wrong or right, just history.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
PLAYER
POS
Organization
Current Club
Chris Archer RHP Cubs Tennessee (Double-A)
Brian Barden IF Marlins New Orleans (Triple-A)
Bruce Billings RHP Rockies Tulsa (Double-A)
Brian Bocock IF Phillies Leigh Valley (Triple-A)
Anthony Carter RHP White Sox Birmingham (Double-A)
Tim Collins LHP Royals Omaha (Triple-A)
Justin DeFratus RHP Phillies Reading (Double-A)
Danny Duffy LHP Royals Northwest Arkansas (Double-A)
Brad Eldred IF Rockies Colorado Springs (Triple-A)
Todd Frazier OF Reds Louisville (Triple-A)
Bryan Henry RHP Diamondbacks Mobile (Double-A)
Jamie Hoffman OF Dodgers Albuquerque (Triple-A)
Eric Hosmer IF Royals Northwest Arkansas (Double-A)
Brett Jackson OF Cubs Tennessee (Double-A)
Brian Jeroloman C Blue Jays Las Vegas (Triple-A)
Andre Lamontagne RHP Brewers Huntsville (Double-A)
Mike Montgomery LHP Royals Northwest Arkansas (Double-A)
Mike Moustakas IF Royals Omaha (Triple-A)
Jordan Pacheco C Rockies Tulsa (Double-A)
Cord Phelps IF Indians Columbus (Triple-A)
Todd Redmond RHP Braves Gwinett (Triple-A)
Royce Ring LHP Yankees Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A)
Everett Teaford LHP Royals Northwest Arkansas (Double-A)
Mike Trout OF Angels Rancho Cucamonga (Class A Advanced)
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USA Baseball announces Pan Am roster
2010 Pan American Qualifying Team to compete in October
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Go GMDM!
The Kansas City Royals led all Major League clubs with six players from its farm system named to the team. Six players from one organization also stands as a record for the most named to a single USA Baseball professional team.
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USA ! USA ! USA!
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At least we're the most patriotic team in baseball
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What a weird roster
Mike Trout, Moose and Hosmer are some of the best prospects in baseball. Everett Teaford is not among our top 30 prospects. Royce Ring was a prospect back in the 90s and is a journeyman now. Brad Eldred is a Ryan Shealy type AAAA player. Anthony Carter was a Vikings receiver in the 80s. Odd.
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And Andre Lamontagne sounds French
Did we check his papers?
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Manifest Destiny
/signed, GMDM
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 9, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Are any of these guys bobsled guys? I'm so confused.
Free Brayan Pena!
by mitchfreakingmaier! on Sep 10, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
If RBI isn't an important stat to consider when evaluating a player's offensive statistics,
tell me why.
And then…..how much more important are RUNS when evaluating a player’s offensive statistics? And why?
Both rely hugely on other players
You can be the greatest hitter in history, but if you don’t have people on base ahead of you you are going to have crappy RBI totals unless you hit record breaking numbers of HR’s.
And the same in reverse. You could have a .500 OBP but if you have TPJ, Luis Hernandez and Mario Mendoza batting behind you you are not going to cross home plate very much. But if you get on base at a .300 clip and have Pujols, Bonds and Ruth following up you will score shitloads of runs. Who is the better player?
Any stat that purports to measure a players contribution that relies so massively on another player’s performance is a flawed stat.
I may be wrong but I think I'd use runs before RBI's.
You can’t score a lot of runs without getting on-base.
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I'm convinced of the limited usefulnes of the RBI
But, is there anything in the Saber stats that take into account sac fly’s that score runs?
Other than the sac fly stat itself?
The linear weights for outfield flies take into account that runners may advance and score on a flyball out (unlike a strikeout).
Really, though, sac flies are so infrequent (Billy Butler leads the majors with a grand total of 8) that they are inconsequential.
Sac fly is an out. No different than a groundball that scores a run
which, unlike a sac fly, is credited with an AB.
it does have limited usefulness
In that if you are in some theoretical situation where you have to pick a good hitter and that is the only stat you have, it is probably better than picking someone totally at random.
But in reality, with the easy availability of granular data nowadays, it is just totally obsolete.
Just replying to all of the above.
I wasn’t necessary looking for a specific Saber stat dealing with RBI. I was more looking to see if it is included beneficially in any of the already existing stats. Granted a sac fly or ground out that scores a runner is not as good as a hit, but it is better than a strikeout. I wondered if it was taken into account.
Yes, it is rather insignificant because they are small in volume. However, HBP are included in OBP and thus OPS and some other stats. I assume it would not impact any stat by more than a few points and I would never want a hitter because he is good at it. I was just curious.
Its good at telling you what happened
But not very good at predictive value. And probably not good at measuring value since its so context laden.
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Question;
You have just been working outside lifting stuff, and general things of the sort that have left you fatigued and thirsty, and there are decisions to be made.
From your location it is equal distance to a pint of semi-chilled American lager, or a 55 degrees hard lemonade. However it is double that distance to a half pint of an ice cold IPA, or another half of that distance to two pints of an English brown ale served as should be.
Distance is defined by a reasonable 100m.
You can only go to one. Choose wisely degenerates.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
If we are operating in a world were English Brown Ale . . .
. . . means an English Bitter and not a Newcastle, then definitely the English Brown Ale.
ah, good point.
However, what’s wrong with Newcastle?
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
There isn't anything wrong with it.
I’d drink it, but I prefer the Bitters.
Thats easy...
You tell the woman to bring you what you want.
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Distance Matters Not
Quantity is the key. Quality is the second.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Correct answer!
Go for the two pints of English Brown Ale !
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 10, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Battery saving tips for the Droid?
I love it, but charging it up every day is wearing.
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I think most smartphones
are daily chargers. Unless you’re not using many of the smartphone functions, or always use WiFi. Being forced to use the cell network for texting and data, plus the large, bright screens for smartphones just leads to big battery drains.
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by Sweep_the_Leg on Sep 9, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I am constantly running my advanced task killer
but Im not sure it actually does anything.
Which phone are you using?
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Run advanced task killer immediately after starting up, since everything seems to launch at startup. Also run it after you finish any memory intensive apps (Opera, Browser, etc).
Even with that though, it’s still nearly an every-other-day charger.
Unless I'm wrong...
Advanced Task Killer has been completely useless since I got my Froyo update
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Still haven't gotten that yet
heard some people had problems with the phone getting hot after the update
Unless I'm wrong...
My phone doesn't get hot...
But all my text message history was erased. And now Task Killer wont kill a couple apps.
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
hm....
France for the food…it just seems that “fine cuisine” for the English was boil the shit otta some shit and serve it with gravy.
For England because, well, they aren’t French.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The French also seem to have figured out the whole dentistry thing also.
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 9, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, there's that as well.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 10, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
why are old stats like BA so crazy
My stories a lot like yours only more interesting because it involves robots!
other stats tell you a lot more about the player and more accurately about their actual value to scoring (or preventing) runs
Looking at BA only leads to stupid conclusions like Yuniesky Betancourt (.262) has been a better hitter than Jose Bautista (.261) this year.
In reality, all of Bautista’s extra base hits and walks have made him about 50 runs (roughly 5 wins) more valuable than Betancourt on offense.
BA has some uses as a component stat, but at a minimum, it should always be used in connection with OBP and slugging — the triple slash lines (AVG/OBP/SLG).
19th Century Sportswriters
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by RoyalsRetro on Sep 10, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I read an ESPN article this morning poo-pooing the Rays chances at success for the rest of the season
I tuned out (not unexpectedly) as soon as I got to this line
Yes, they’ve scored 57 runs in their past 10 games, but Tampa Bay is 23rd in the majors in batting average and 25th in hitsSure, a higher batting average would be better, but how about walks and OBP? how about slugging? Ignoring those is like ignoring 2/3 of the issue. The writer chose to focus on batting average even though he mentions the fact that they still score a lot of runs.
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 10, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Right
If BA and hits were the most important things, we’d be a playoff team. The Rays have 141 fewer hits than the Royals but have scored 132 more runs (BTW – Tampa is 3rd in the majors and in their own division in runs scored).
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by aHorseWithNoName on Sep 10, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
we know this, and it's not our job
how come ESPN baseball analysts haven’t figured this out yet?
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by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 10, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
This one's easy
It’s because they’re idiots. They’re more about “anal” than “ysts”.
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by aHorseWithNoName on Sep 10, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Led Zeppelin
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe a really top notch wedding band
they could play just about anything and make it sound good
Zappa's groups would also work here
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Frank Zappa (if limited to rock)
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
meaning if we're limited to "rock" musicians
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I refuse to answer this question
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If I can only listen to one band for the rest of my life...
Its not going to be a band where every one of their songs sounds the same… Now I like AC/DC… Just Saying.
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by averagegatsby on Sep 9, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
they do this one real unique tune that starts out with just one guitar and the singer, then the drums come in, then the rest of the band comes in for the chorus…
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I love that one.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 10, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't Forget The
Cowbell.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 10, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben Folds
And bring back “The Five” for old times sake.
I don’t think he’s the best artist ever, just my personal fave.
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by RoyalsRetro on Sep 10, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
How much wood, would a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?
Is there an advanced metric for this, because I want to see it broken down between regional differences of wood chucks and different types of wood, during different times of seasons.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 9, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Westboro Baptist Church says "If those Florida chumps won't burn the Koran, we will!!"
My question is this:
Should this be prevented? A bit akin to shouting “fire!” in a crowded theater kind of thing…..free speech or reckless/dangerous/etc.?
No more so than a law should be passed concerning the Mosque in New York.
We live in the USA because it affords us freedoms that aren’t allowed in other countries and those freedoms should extend to actions that would looked down upon in other countries.
I don’t want to defend this guy because I don’t agree with what he is doing. But I want to know where the ACLU is? Where are the libertarians in this country? Why is it okay to do offensive things to people that you know won’t attack you but wrong to do it them if the people will attack you?
Where are the people that advocate for legalized drugs? How about same-sex advocates? There are lots of people that think the people opposing the Mosque in New York are Islamophobic bigots, should we be concerned that the legal actions of private citizens (those building the mosque) might cause violence and thus they should be stopped?
Again, I do not condone burning any books and I don’t want to do anything that would be offensive to Muslims because I have friends that are Muslims and I would like to keep it that way.
Put quite simply, the Federal Government is there to protect us from violent attacks that originate outside of the United States. It is this protection that is supposed to protect our right to exercise our Constitutional Rights in this country.
Agree completely
They should be allowed to burn a book, and I should be allowed to have titties in my face at Bazooka’s. Matt Bartle is an A-hole.
I will protect the right of Westboro Church to behave like jackasses
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by RoyalsRetro on Sep 10, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
but what if it endangers the safety of others?
The only people who really know where [the edge] is are the ones who have gone over it.
by SagehenMacGyver47 on Sep 10, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
It bothers me less when Westboro does this shit, because they do so much hateful, senseless shit that no one listens to them.
Which is exactly what they deserve – to be completely irrelevant.
I am encouraged
That at least FOX News and most mainstream conservatives – even Sarah Palin’ – were pretty quick to condemn the Koran burning stunt.
But of course, they’re still against a Muslim community center two blocks from 9/11 for reasons that seem unclear to me other than political points.
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by RoyalsRetro on Sep 10, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I can only imagine...
…it would make my eyes bleed.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 10, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
There's Only One
Stance those cretins would like to nail her in. No amount of evidence can shake their faith in that idiot.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 10, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Personal Question... seeking answers...
For my birthday this year, my wife has given me tickets to Cubs games on Sep 25 and 26 (playing the Cards, no less). She did this because she knows that I have never been to Wrigley, and also she is an exceptionally good wife. She wound up getting tix on the first base side for saturday and tickets to one of the rooftops across the street on sunday.
So, I know I should take this to Bleed Cubbie Blue, but they don’t have an open thread today, and RR does. (Plus I don’t really know any of those people). Anyway, what should I know before going to the games? What should I be sure not to miss? (both in the park and in Wrigleyville?) Is it safe to show up in my Greinke jersey and a Royals cap? Is it legal in Wrigleyville to throw stuff at WhiteSox fans? Etc. etc. etc….
Any advice appreciated.
With the caveat that it's probably been 5 years since I went to a game at Wrigley
I am not sure where you are staying, but if possible take the train to the Addison stop. You get a little thrill just seeing the park from the train, and perhaps more importantly, there is no real place to park, as Wrigley Field is in the middle of neighborhood. The only things to see in the neighborhood are the bars — the Cubby Bear across the street from the home plate gate is probably the most well known. As a late season meaningless game, the bars should not be too crowded (although the Cards fans tend to invade). Inside, there is not much room to walk around — the main concourse is basically the area under the stands behind the infield, and there is no access to the famed bleachers. Cubs fans tend to be happy drunks, but can turn quickly and start throwing cups of beer when agitated. Cards fans are more likely to give you a bad time about the Royals gear — most Cubs fans probably have no idea who Greinke is or that Kansas City has a team. The rivalry with the White Sox is pretty one sided, with the White Sox fans despising the Cubs and the Cubs fans relatively indifferent (in a condescending way) toward the White Sox.
So...
…if I’ve survived games at Busch while wearing Royals gear, I should be ok at Wrigley?
That sounds about right.
We’ll fly in to Midway and take the train to a B&B my wife picked out (she has to have some fun, too) that’s supposed to be near Wrigleyville. I suspect we’re in walking distance of the park from there, but I’m sure we’ll also go by on the train at some point, since we’ll be nearby and have no car…
That trip is going to rock.
Lucky guy!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Sep 10, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The rivalry with the White Sox is pretty one sided, with the White Sox fans despising the Cubs and the Cubs fans relatively indifferent (in a condescending way) toward the White Sox.
Hmm… so I could even wear an old Teahen jersey if I wanted
Typical Cubs fans would just assume you play in a fancypants softball league and your name is Teahen
Have fun. Chicago is a great town to visit.
You'll be fine in your Royals gear.
I was just there last month and I can tell you that half the place if full of baseball fans, and the other is jus a bunch of people checking it off of their bucket list. Kind of annoying, but if you know it going in, you’ll be ok. One thing you definately need to do is walk all the way around the stadium and just check the are out. It’s pretty neat. For everything that the park lacks in new neat stuff like the K, it makes up for in nostalgia. The whole Wrigleyville area is pretty cool and the t-shirt vendors are hilarious. My favorite that I picked up is the one that says “Pujols mows my lawn.” Make sure you drink Old Style while at the park too for the full effect.
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by mitchfreakingmaier! on Sep 10, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
half the place if full of baseball fans, and the other is jus a bunch of people checking it off of their bucket list.
Well, I suppose I’ll fit right in, since I’m stradling that line on this trip. While I always love a good game, I’m not honestly going to be too worked up over Cubs vs. Cards… but I am psyched to see Wrigley.
Nobody had suggested any food… looking at recomendations from Cubs fans (in the BCB archive), I see lots of BBQ rec’s. I don’t plan on going from KC to Chicago to eat BBQ. And, there’s only so many hotdogs and deep dish pizzas a person can eat, so… any suggestions on eateries near Wrigleyville or elsewhere in the windy city?
Chicago probably has the best quality and quantity of ethnic food in the country outside of New York
If you like Italian (not just deep dish), go to Little Italy (near University of Illinois-Chicago).
If you like Asian (all kinds really, not just Chinese), go to New Chinatown on the north side (Argyle stop, I think, on the red line) or Old Chinatown on the south side (Cermak/Chinatown stop) — although this used to not be the best of neighborhoods.
If you like Indian food, go to Devon Avenue (near the Loyola stop on the red line) or there were some good ones near the Belmont stop on the red line. My favorite was the Moti Mahal, but I am not sure if it is still around.
Basically, if there is any type of ethinic food that you like or might want to try, this is your chance.
We ate at one of the bars in Wrigleyville before the game.
I think it was called JOhnny Barley’s or something beerish and witty like that. It was just down the street from the main gate to the ballpark. I loved the park and had a great time. I could give two shits about either the Cubs or the Reds which is who we saw that day. What we did see though, were a ton of homeruns which is like speaking spanish to Royal fans. My wife is from Chicago so I had the low down on all the other stuff too. It’s cheesy, but you’ll need to go to any of the Harry Careys sports bar and grill type places. Also one of my favorites in town there is the Weber Grill down town. It’s a steak place and everything there is actually prepared on Weber grills. Kinda neat and good food. It’s at the downtown Westin, not the one by Navy Pier. Have fun. My last two games of the year are (gag) Cards/Padres on the 19th, and Royals/Rays on the 2nd. My kid wants the freaking sluggie.
Free Brayan Pena!
by mitchfreakingmaier! on Sep 10, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
What we did see though, were a ton of homeruns which is like speaking spanish to Royal fans.
Ya know, it wasn’t that long ago that Beltran, Sweeney, Raul hit 3-4-5. There were homeruns… Heck, Randa knocked a few out hitting in front of those guys, and that kid who won Rookie of the Year hit his share, too…. it’s awful hard to remember right now, but I saw it. It happened.
How about 2003?
No one hit 30, but how relatively sweet would it be to see this across the board?
Beltran 26
Ibanez 18
Berroa 17
Randa 16
Sweeney 16
Guiel 15
Harvey 13
M. Tucker 13
Yeah, I was thinkin' about '03.
…my reference to the ROY probably gave that away. Guiel and Harvey pitching in certainly didn’t hurt… and I completely forgot about Michael Tucker…
When did we start saying RBI to denote the collective
when RBIs, with an S, always did the trick.
Place witty signature here.
I always say 'runs batted in' as I refuse to use acronyms
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to clean my self-contained underwater breathing apparatus before my light amplification by stimulated emissions of radiation hair removal appointment.
Yeah, but you've got a whole new problem there....
…“apparatus” or “apparatuses”? (Unless you want to go with “apparati”)
How do you delete yourself
for a mass message on facebook? This is especially annoying when being invited to things I don’t give two shits about. And yet, I have to read every typical FB uzr’s respons 2 da riginal q
The event invites you can remove
I have no idea about the messages.
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by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 9, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, I'm Stuck
At work, so I have nothing better to do than watch meaningless college football and Gameday (actually Gamechannel) the KU/GA Tech game. Who the hell are these guys? I didn’t catch any of the 6-3 disaster last week, but Tech is #15 and we’ve scored 21 on them. We’re leading in the 3rd? I’m confused.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I don't get it either.
It may have been the QB. Sometimes it can be a night and day difference.
To get some QBs to come to a school, the program tells them they will start them. Happened at Arizona last year and the right guy about led them to the Pac-10 title.
Also looks like G-Tech didn’t expect KU to hit back.
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 11, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
KU is playing very disciplined D against the Triple Option
And the Georgia Tech D line is looking pathetic
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by averagegatsby on Sep 11, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops! It's Down
To 3 points now with over 7 to go. Plenty of time to blow this.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 11, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
There are some big girls in the crowd today.
Not much eye candy
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 11, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like they held on and now for 2 of the big games today.
Go Miami based just on hate for Ohio State
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Sep 11, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll Be Multi-Tasking
With the football games and I’m supposed to get the GiantspPadres on Fox.I’ll at least have to check on Hoagy.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 11, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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