Thursday Morning and Possibly Afternoon Open Thread
by DanUpBaby on Nov 18, 2010 6:01 AM EST
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Sorry, guys—I'm swamped tonight. I'll try to have something up this afternoon, but in the meantime let's talk about how awesome it is that Stand for Stan is now Stood for Stan.
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS WE CAN STAN THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:=8D
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
I stood and applauded
from my bedroom computer desk, as I read the article this morning.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
same here, with tears in my eyes
I think it is the fact that he has always been known as a good guy, a gentleman, that makes him so special. That is so rare today. You are more well known if you are edgy and demanding.
God Bless You Stan.
Blessed are they who are pleasant to blog with....
Congrats to Stan
Bernie’s article about it in today’s P-D is very nice
I had somehow never heard the story about playing poker with Willie Mays
The guy’s a national treasure.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Bernie actually didn't tell the whole story
Stan walked up to the table and asked if he could play. Mays responded (paraphrasing) “You’re not supposed to be playing with us.” To which Musial said “I just want to play some cards.” So he sat down and played cards.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Dammit Fritz
I now picture Musial as Flounder.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Being there
Was really amazing. Chills th whole time. Great guy and great honor.
by Yadi4 on Nov 18, 2010 7:13 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
ksdk loaded up on the tribute video
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=227635&catid=3
it’s on the sidebar
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Zach Cox
Has a .306/.372/.556/.928 line in his last 10 games, with 2 HRs and 10 RBIs. He has 10 K’s against 5 BB’s in 36 AB’s.
I like this prospect.
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
i think the guy is ready for AA
I know that 70 PAs is a SSS, but its big enough to show that Cox isn’t completely lost at the level he’s playing. He’s hit at a .254/.319/.444 clip over the course of all that and he’s just gotten better and better as the season went along. Start him at Springfield.
Fire John Mozeliak
From my understanding
The biggest jump in the minor leagues is from High A to AA. So Palm Beach would be a good place to start the season
by FlimtotheFlam on Nov 18, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
That's great to see
I hadn’t looked in a week or two. Glad he’s getting comfortable and producing. I’d love to see him in AA but wasn’t Wallace considered more polished, and yet they started him in low A?
I swear, if Sabathia wins CY
instead of Felix, I will declare all voters mentally dead and Permanently East Coast Biased
I am sure the Walrus can play RF...
+1
or Lee
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
A Thursday morning video for you all
Warning: some tasteful NSFW content inside.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pt2YuvrWYE
Fire John Mozeliak
um
this video was disturbing, and if anyones at work the nudity may get you in trouble…I didnt read the user comments would have saved me time
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
by punchinjudy on Nov 18, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
The Man
“What did I ever do to deserve all of these awards?”
I never got to see him play. I’ve seen him in person one time. But he is a truly inspiring figure. While many have been given the title, Stan is a (and one of the few) genuine “Sport Hero”.
I really enjoyed Bernie’s article. What did you do to deserve all these awards? You have inspired an entire city for over 70 years, you have exemplified the best that “America’s Pastime” has to offer, and you have provided a model that any sports figure would be wise to follow. Congratulations Stan!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
albert's spurs appearance on SC
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
It's a sign!
We’re trading him to San Antonio for Ginobli and Duncan!
Bob Feller is THE prime example of a cranky old man...working with him a 8:00 AM has to be one of the most dangerous jobs in America.
Ginobli would have some great range.
With Boog + Manu + Pujols, it’s questionable that we would even need a 3B.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
And he can probably hit a curveball
Look at him stay back on that bat.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
in case anyone missed the conspiracy theory
it’s the second stop.
Springfield. IL.
San Antonio
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
yes, we know that.
that’s why it’s called a conspiracy theory.
man, no one has a sense of humor anymore…
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Dusty Baker is sad... One vote short!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
dusty baker can kiss my ass
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I know I am going to catch heat for this but....
What is everyone thought’s on a Rasmus-J. Upton swap? Now, I would only make the trade if I thought Jay could play average to above average centerfield. IIRC, he was a CF in the minors and a damn good one at that.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
2008-2010
Upton’s OBP has been 350ish each year. In 09 he had slugged .100 pts higher than he did in ’10 leading to the .900ops in 09. He is signed thru ’15 after signing a 6yr 50m contract in ’10.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
I don't really see the point of pursuing Upton if it costs Rasmus
Rasmus is cheaper. Could be as good. Upton had that huge breakout to start ‘09, then he cooled off a lot. He still had a great year, and he’s still young and should improve, but you could say the same thing about Colby, who’s cheaper.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Mo turned down Uggla for Razmuz
and we had a stronger need at 2B. Wouldn’t make a whole lotta sense to me. ’Sides, Towers wants more.
I think it needs its own fanpost.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Quit encouraging this behavior.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Nov 18, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
only if it begins "Rasmus for"
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
your mom??
had to
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
by punchinjudy on Nov 18, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
and cash considerations
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
she did last night.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
BOOSH!
did I do that right?
Stupid offseason.
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Nov 18, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
uh, why do we have to trade Rasmus?
Tony’s all grows up, he can get along
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
no
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
what's your position?
do you really think the Strauss-feud reporting is worth trading away a cost controlled player with lots of power and great defense at a premium position? don’t get me wrong, I like Justin Upton, but with Pujols and Holliday (and Lohse) on the team, why would we take on more money for a player that is at most marginally better, or perhaps not even better at all?
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure.
I dont know if I would trade Rasmus for Upton either. But I am open to thinking about it. Upton is an incredible talent – moreso than Rasmus. He is 23 yrs old and just completed his 3rd (?) year in the majors. He demolished minor league pitching. In the majors he has not had an OBP lower than .350 all while just being old enough to drink.
Rasmus is a great player but Upton is better. Upton’s WAR for the last two years are 5.2 and 3.8 respectively. I would do the trade tomorrow if I knew the answer to the following questions.
1) Can Upton stay healthy
2) Can Jay play an above average CF.
Upton is signed to a team friendly contract through 2016. Yes, Rasmus is cost controlled but Upton’s arb years have already been bought unlike Rasmus.
Sliding Upton into the 5 spot would look really really nice. Unfortunately the trade is not going to happen because the D’backs will want more than just Rasmus for Upton.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
i don't see why you're so excited
about what would likely be a lateral move
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
you
I would do the trade tomorrow
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
I would.
I would do a lot of trades tomorrow if I were running an MLB team. Look I think Rasmus is a terrific player but he is vastly overrated by some posters on this blog. To compare Rasmus with J Upton is really pushing it, imo.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
Jay is probably just average in center, but it's hard to say at this point
Colby has a good OBP too, and he will in all likelihood be better next season
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 19, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
FFS ZZ...no it wouldn't ....
trading Colby would make this team markedly worse.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Why is Colby automatically "the cancer"
One could argue that it’s TLR who’s “the cancer.”
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
because the boss is always right
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
while true, it's a cop-out at the same time
At some point, the owner/gm would need to do the math. I’m not saying TLR hasn’t done a good job in his 15 years here. I’m just saying that when you look at all of these little spats, there’s one common theme.
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
that is just some real bullshit zz
you might want to consider drinking the strauss koolaid
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
do you have a quote on that?
tony larussa makes the clubhouse cancer. rasmus just put up 6 WAR
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 18, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
And this is why its a good trade
people over at azsnakepit dont feel like Rasmus is enough.
1.14.10, the day I went green.
this is where we eel them.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ask azsnakepit how they feel about upton's attitude.
he’s a slacker. he’s like the opposite of matt holliday, work-ethic-wise. if you’re worried about colby being a cancer, upton is infinitely worse.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
yeah he is the only AD I can't stand
partly because of his destruction of us, but mostly his attitude
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Crazy thought
Jack Cust? I know the word is that Jon Allen Craigjay will complete our outfield… but would you? He made less than three million dollars last year.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
If we offer Colby straight up, would that do it?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Eh, I heard we are already offering Colby to the Cardinals to try to pry Rasmus from them.
We can only trade a guy so many times.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
We could deal Colby for Rasmus
and then flip Rasmus for Cust though. That would pretty much be the same thing as offering Colby for Cust.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
But I thought Cust was going to be a free agent?
Why would we deal Colby for Cust when we don’t have to? We’re giving up Rasmus to get Colby, that just doesn’t seem like a good return on our investment. Remember, Colby has his warts too just like Rasmus does, but he’s cheap.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
hmm...
I guess you got me there. Any chance we could trade them Ludwick?
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Hm.
Maybe a three team deal where we send off Jake and Luddy, and get back Westbrook and Cust?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I'll admit it, I can't really tell who that is
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I think you're right
I knew it was 90s from the tighter pants. It’s kind of hard to see his face and I couldn’t remember who wore 23 that long ago.
I think somewhere in their house my parents still have a giveaway shirt with Gilkey, Jordan, Gant, and Lankford.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
But um, seriously now
Does anybody know what to expect from Cust defensively? Is he able to play anything close to a full year in the outfield and not suck at it?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
don't need cust
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed that we don't need him
Could he make us better while being affordable?, that’s what I’d like to know. It’s definitely in the “this will never happen” bin, but I just realized he was available and am kind of intrigued.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Replace Stav with Cust
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Nov 18, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's the kind of forward thinking I'm talking about!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
now we're talking
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't think he was in that territory
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Kinda like Jim Thome, Jr.
but chubbier and more build-a-bear friendly.
Pinch SLUGGER!
He will re-define the position.
Giambi and Stairs would like a word
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Then they will need to talk to Tony.
‘Cause he’s gonna get some cred for this. After all, he’s the creative one. The pioneer. First to bat pitcher eighth. Invented the Closer. My television told me this, so I know it’s true! ;)
A gentleman and class act, by all accounts
Joe Pos
How on earth did I miss this article? Fantastic.
by WizardofOz1982 on Nov 18, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
so VEB's been pretty quiet for weeks
but eva longoria gets cheated on and you guys go on a freakin posting spree? without me?
i do not want to hear anyone else complain there is not enough talk of baseball here!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
who would cheat on longoria
he’s a franchise player and he’s got endorsement deals
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
I've got his hat.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Wait, you don't have his hat.
I’ve got his hat.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
well his sitcom about evil housewives has lost alot of popularity.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
by SheckieZx on Nov 18, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
dude, that's Garza.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
did Chad Ocho Cinco star in that too?
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
does he have dental?
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
I honestly still don't know who the guy is that cheated on her
I aim to keep it that way.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
he plays with big orange balls
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
I don't find her attractive.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Eva Longoria
I thought I was the only one. Glad to know there’s someone else out there that has the same generally derided views as mine.
by WizardofOz1982 on Nov 18, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think she is Monica Bellucci or anything
but I don’t think she is a dog, certainly don’t get the hype
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I heart Monica Bellucci
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Belluci is the Stan Musial of females
a 20+ year peak
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
you're all full of crap, none of you would kick her out of bed
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
My wife would definitely kick her out of bed
She played soccer, so her kicks would hurt. And then I’d have a lot of explaining to do.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
oooorrrrr would she?
Bown chicka bowwown
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
If I knew her in real life I am sure I would consider her one of my more
attractive friends, that said I see her as News Anchor pretty certainly nothing that blows me away.
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I wouldn't even let her in the house.
She scary.
Me either.
Eva kinda has that horse-face thing going on. Yikes. Natalie Portman is alright, tho.
Gasp!
I… I… this just does not compute for me.
(of course, I’ve always been attracted to petite brunettes)
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 18, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
he cheated with his teammate's wife.
ala Jayson “Rated R Superstar” Werth rumors (debunked).
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
allegedly
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
For every hot girl there is some guy tired of fucking her
by FlimtotheFlam on Nov 18, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
my bad, since my jpg & gif wings have been clipped i'm not myself
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Random tidbit
Micah Hoffpauir going to Japan.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
I love the name Ham Fighters.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
No ham harmed in the making of this logo
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Well, it is the Nippon-Ham [stop] Fighters
But maybe moocow knows what a Ham Fighter is. Probably would be Muslim or Jewish, but that’s a guess.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Nov 18, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
anybody flown recently?
is lambert doing the full body scan/dick groping?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Si.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
sweet. nothing says holiday season like a hand job
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 18, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don't get what the big deal with the body scans is.
Nobody wants to see fat ass Americans naked. If anything it’s punishment for TSA workers.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
well,
most importantly, we’re not entirely sure they’re safe. but the point isn’t whethet TSA employees want to see naked americans, it’s whether americans want to be seen naked by strangers
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 18, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Well, if you don't want to do it, don't fly.
If you want to get where you’re going quickly and like not getting blown up, get over yourself and go buy that $8 banana!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
never got jacked off before
never got blowed up neither
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 18, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
in the airport, that is
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 18, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Then you've never lived.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
that's not really a choice that should need to be made
but, alas… no politics.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
that's bullshit and you know it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Sorry, but I really don't think it is.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
typical americans
there’s no privacy in the US and no one cares
i for one do not want to be groped by strangers
maybe the amtrack will start making some profit again
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
You suck it up and you go on with your life.
Not everything has to be an outrage.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
not everything has to be an outrage
but taking away civil liberties should
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
there are much worse abuses of civil liberties out there than voluntarily being patted down or going through a glorified x-ray machine. I’ll pick my battles.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
While your point may or may not be true. . .
I will grant you that there may be worse violations of civil liberties. Doesn’t make this one inoffensive.
Said the frog in the pot of boiling water.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
bordering on politics, but i am reccing this.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
They'd better not poke my udders!
:=8.
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
i didn't say it was an outrage
i just think it’s overkill
and it denies me my right of privacy without giving me a choice
when you are so loud about being a protector of freedom and civil liberties and do this, you’re a hypocrite
but no politics, whatever
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
You have a choice.
Don’t fly.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
The 4th Amendment
would like a word with you.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did you think the process was unconstitutional before the scanners/pats?
Because I don’t really see a difference in regards to the 4th amendment.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
???
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
They were still a searching and a seizuring before
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
The key is unreasonable. . .
I have yet to hear a reason why taking naked pictures and fondling genitalia bear a rational basis to aircraft safety.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I'm sure they're just doing it for the hell of it.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I am sick of hear about the shoe bomber
release the scrotal bomber
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
the strength of the interest being protected
is the first question to be answered. Then the method’s relation to the protecting that interest.
It’s not simply a matter of if it is reasonable, it’s the degree of reasonableness.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Yes, of course. . .
and I think that mitigates in favor of the civil liberties crowd on this one. Right to be protected against unreasonable search and seizure is right up there with political speech and freedom of religion in the pantheon of interests to be protected.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
the 4th Amendment protects TSA members rights
to possess and view the pictures they keep! (Stanley v. Georgia )
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
wat. i think this is a joke, but if its not....
then no, that is not what Stanley is about
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
Porno baby! It ain't obscene!
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
and I know that it is the 1st Amendment
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
fuck you
not everyone was born in this country
what next? do i swim to europe?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
this is why we don't discuss politics.
calm down. it’s just the internets.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
If you trust google maps, yes.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
jetskis!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
but there are no gas stations in the middle of the ocean
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
BP is working on that.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 18, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
aaah, that's what that was
totally makes sense now
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
This could be a business opportunity...
could i buy a jet and a landing strip and offer no-pat down flights? Or would i have to deal with all the tsa rules?
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
Good chance Google eliminated Europe.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
FUCK
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 18, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
you want to say something?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i just wanted to overreact.
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 18, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
if you don't like Americuh, move to the middle east!!!!!
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
also, buy american
international trade is overrated!!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
my main expenditure is on beer, so I try to drink American craft brews
now America just needs to start making more electronic devices
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
D-dee, you have hit upon it
this is all a conspiracy to make Amtrak profitable.
Sneaky buggers. (the government, not d-dee and her fellow subjects of the crown)
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
I really could go for some high speed rails
how long have we been promised these? Shit or get off the pot, America!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
As long as gas remains under
5 bucks a gallon there is no incentive
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
that can be fixed
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
yeah but I don't want it to be
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Those of us in the sticks,
who have no other choice, will be getting the short end of that stick.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
yeah or those who don't want a round trip from
STL to Memphis to have $250 added to expense column
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
We're in the process...
of giving an Uncle Sam paid-for, $810 million train to Illinois or New York b/c our new Tea Party overlords don’t want it… :(
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
I just want a STL to CHI route
flying takes the same amount of time as the bus does, the train takes forever, if you drive you have to pay for parking while you’re in the city… Need a better option.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
hopefully that high speed rail will be ready before too terribly long
but it’ll be 5-10 years at least
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
And you are going to get it at our expense
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/2309676-418/illinois-money-wisconsin-state-million.html
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
it's all a plot to keep Wrigley open
they know their real profit is from the cubs-cards series
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
HA HA
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
When your chief executive turns down...
$810 million in transportation investment because he doesn’t want to pay $7.5 million a year in maintenance you know you’ve got a problem…
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
yeah, you need a news chief executive
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Not if. . .
the proposed investment doesn’t involve at least $7.5MM of “good” for the state.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
precisely and TANF seems to be forgotten
by so many
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
It would at the very least...
remove many cars from the roads, which would increase their lifespan. The benefits continue upward from there.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
yep
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
In Colorado they forced light rail through
now it is half finished, at ten times the budget, and at $60,000 a foot getting the line we all wanted to the Airport is in the distant future
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Well, if you cabbies didn't charge $50
to get from the airport to downtown, maybe there wouldn’t have been much of a push! IT’S ALL YOUR FAULT TOMCAT009!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
If the airport wasn't in Wyoming, the cabbies wouldn't charge so much.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
tis true.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
If the former Mayor's faimily
hadn’t owned a bunch of farmland in the middle of nowhere, we would have a Denver airport near Denver
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
yeah neither did we untill he was
safely off to Washington to be transportation secretary for Clinton
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
$50 is a steal it is about 75 on the meter
the PUC is racket like no other, and the as a Cab driver I was paying over $1000 a week in expenses
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
It was 4 years ago or so,
the last time I took a cab there.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Flat rate to downtown is the better deal
although renting a car is like 40 bucks a day so go that route if you come back
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
We were staying at the hotel complex out there,
and driving back after the ball game wasn’t a good option.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
then the best option is either
hotel shuttle, or RTD bus from the nearby Park and Ride
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
wait, what?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the new congress wants to extend tax cuts for the rich, and they want no government aided projects
people are genius!
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
someone needs to teach EVERYONE
some macroeconomics
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
people just need to stop watching tv and do something
be it research, actually starting their own projects in their communities, etc. because I’ve pretty much lost hope through other means
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
that's what the internet is for
as long as it’s meme-able, people will pick up on it. like playing games for rice donations. (which… I still don’t understand).
see — I’m preparing you for the real world.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I tried to build a high-speed rail in my backyard. . .
but my wife was opposed and got it stopped.
Darn NIMBYs.
Now what do I do with all of this stimulus money that the government gave me. Do i have to give it back?
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
buy baseball tickets
…….badumching.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Done
but that’s only $1 million. what about the other $455 million?
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Albert Pujols.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
VIVA EL BAR!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
by RiverRat on Nov 18, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
VINCE!!
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, I dunno
just trying to not get too political here.
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
tbh
it’s “high-speed” in Washington parlance only. It will be just another white elephant unless it is truly high speed.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
but Mainstreets still all cracked and broken!
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
THE STARK COUNTY TREASURERS OFFICE IS A MESS!!!!!!!!!!!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
(Pssst)
(“Uncle Sam paid-for” means taxpayer paid for. Just thought I’d point that out.)
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Untill someone lights off suitcase on a train
seems like Madrid made that pretty clear
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I told my boss yesterday...
That I will decline any requests to travel by air for work as long as the AIT Scanners + “Enhanced Pat downs” are in place. I will gladly go on any trip by rental car if they’d like. I doubt this will go over well, but damn, at some point you just have to say “enough is enough.”
It really astounds me what some people are willing to give up and accept for the sake of fitting in / not causing a scene and convenience. I just cannot accept a travel requirement being that you have to choose between nude photos being taken of you (when they’ve admitted they keep them now) or being molested. Insanity.
but lambert internationsl has a multi-million dollar art program now
totally makes up for it
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
btw today is the first day i am hearing of all of this
they have nothing like that in phoenix. what’s the deal, are the terrorists more likely to fly out of STL?
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
You call them terrorists
I call them Blues fans.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
they will very soon
you’ll get to enjoy it, no worries
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Privacy is effectively dead and it's only getting deader
The faster everyone gets over this fact, the better.
The split between people’s sentiment on this issue is huge based on whether you are over/under ~25. We youngins have basically just accepted that our privacy is virtually dead. If some TSA dude wants to go pixel for pixel on a white shadow picture of my junk instead of the other 100,000 he saw that day, go for it.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm painting a happy face on mine...
…to wish them all a nice day…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
I assume you don't have kids. . .
whose naked images (if you submit to tyranny) or genitalia (if you submit to a different form of tyranny) will now become fair game for all manner of perverts.
Outside an airport, it’s child pornography or molestation.
Inside an airport, it’s a security measure.
I fear for our future.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
I'd let my kid do the scanner even though I hate that option, too.
Better than a stranger touching him/her.
only those images of your kid are easily
photoshopped into a full textured 3d image
congratulations
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
the depth information in the image is more than enough
to make this happen
i’ve worked with 3d scanners for years
they might claim they’re not saving the images (bullshit) but they’re easy to grab from the screen
celebrities will be ill advised going through that thing
also, you can instruct your kid to kick and scream
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
if some sicko wants to jack off to photoshopped pics
he doesn’t need spants’ theoretical kids flying to do it.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
The defense rests?
Seriously, that is a weak defense for a invasion of civil liberties.
Really, if you let someone take pictures of your kids like that outside an airport, that’s a felony. And it should be.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
just can't get worked up about this.
sorry.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
yeah, there are much bigger civil rights violoations going on
plus I’ve flown on a jet once in nearly 35 years
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
I stand with Fritz
I don’t really care if someone sees my junk, because in all honesty I have an enormous
…sense of apathy.
Maybe this will even incentivize Americans to be loss slovenly.
by mattyp on Nov 18, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really enjoyed this response.
especially calling americans “slovenly”
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
disheveled even
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Bunch of homely baby dicks be flying.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Nov 18, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the literal image of this...
is terrifying.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I'm flying tomorrow w/ my kids
I think we’re all opting for the grope. I don’t really care about someone looking at me naked, I just don’t want the radiation/possible health risks.
youneverknow
The radiation risk is minimal.
Flying on the plane causes more radiation. Plus, the radiation is only skin deep, IIRC.
repetitive unnecessary exposure to radiation is harmful regardless
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Then quit using your microwave,
watching TV, going outside during the day, traveling to Denver, etc, etc. The level of radiation from these machines, even for fairly frequent fliers, will be a very, very small addition to “everyday” exposure.
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 18, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, yep, yep,
basically, … living.. exposes you to radiation. You know, there have been studies that show a slight positive effect for very low levels of radiation exposure. The theory is it stimulates the body to repair low-level damage.
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 18, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
A lot of studies are correlation/causation issues, though
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Well, yea,
and there’s data on both side of this issue but, for what I’ve seen/read (and, admittedly, it’s not enough to claim any “expert” status or anything) the data/studies that support the slight benefits of low-level exposure seem to be at least as convincing as those that claim that even exceedingly low exposures are harmful (the zero threshold idea).
The thing is, it’s all statistics. Any one single interaction with a gamma ray/x-ray, etc. could be the one that creates a cancer, but, on average, exposure to 500 mrem or less a year doesn’t carry much risk.
‘Course, I’m probably somewhat inured to worrying about small exposures like this. I may be the most irradiated VEB’er (probably not overall, but occupationally, it’s very likely that I am), and the only problems I’ve ever had are a couple of skin cancers caused by our old friend Sol.
by ArkansasTravs on Nov 18, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions
AP
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Oh I agree that it's a radiation risk.
I just wouldn’t want my kid to get molested in lieu of that potential risk. Some of these agents are less than professional.
then you make a very loud scene
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
they got on the phone to the "special" security
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
at a risk of offending everyone
that’s why people outside the u.s. think you guys are like sheep:
you will slowly be robbed of all your rights but won’t say or do anything to protect yourselves yet, you’ll tell everyone how wonderful your constitution is although half of it doesn’t mean anything anymore
sadly, similar things seem to be happening in the rest of the world too
i guess i am just stupid
and will totally fail the citizenship test
and i’m certainly about to get banned so i’ll stop
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Nov 18, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I totally agree with you, but I just don't see body scanning as that big a deal
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
you have the right to feel however you want about this
but if they want to see you naked
or grab on you
they should at least buy you a fuckin drink first!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
by d-dee on Nov 18, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
well, I should have been paid for going through that scanner in Denver! so they can see my not-in-Denver-shape Chicago body and say, hey, he’s kinda overweight
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
See you're looking at it from the wrong perspective
Usually I’m the one who has to buy the drinks to make that happen.
Not afraid to nitpick
word,
d-dee.
Glad to hear that the country that brought us the Magna Carta still produces folks that respect the idea behind it.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
no spants, it's not funny
our governments are big, they mandate shit. but if people get out on the streets to protest, they’ll get rid of them
but you are supposed to have the right to oppose this on an individual basis. and you don’t
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
but but
freedom’s not free, and stuff.
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Chitown's right
It costs $1.05 (a buck oh five)
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
That monster told me it was treefiddy.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
You do not have that right apparently.
Once you get in line, you forfeit the right. It’s a “fine print” thing that most people are not aware of. Even saying that you opt out of all the searches and that you wish to leave the airport can lead to fines. Do you have an extra $10,000 for this? I don’t.
All over the internet are stories from people who have protested this. Some might be facing civil lawsuits. Others went through enormously frustrating ordeals that have so far led nowhere. The only way to beat it – without violent revolt – is by playing within the system. Time and money.
People are opposing this and I think these measures will be reduced to the previous pat-down procedures or they’ll make the scanners mandatory. It’s less about freedom than it is about PR.
And because of the Dept of Homeland Security and the Patriot Act and all the other ridiculous measures put into place by our elected officials (WHO KEEP GETTING REELECTED while the ones who opposed these measures aren’t), we DON’T have the right to fight this stuff. It will take time and the ACLU and test cases to get this to stop.
Just like with everything else. It’s never been as simple as citizens fighting. It takes a lot of money. That’s the thing with our democratic republic: it moves slowly.
by spants on Nov 18, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Also, I personally know two people
who have altered their travel plans to avoid having to subject their children to new measures. People will also “vote” with their dollars.
so is it demoplutocracy or pludemarchy
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
see, i don't get this
we’ve changed governments, political regimes, protested all kinds of things just by flooding the streets and protesting
and you guys regard europe as largely socialist
you’d think it’d be the other way around
since PR is so big in this country, a large number of people taking a stand for something should be able to move things in whichever direction that mass wants. and quickly.
i think it’s not that the republic moves slowly, it’s about people not having principals and not caring if it doesn’t affect them personally
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
now this is where you actually do fail the test.
Americans don’t have to risk life and limb to protest. just because you don’t see everyone breaking out the riot gear does NOT mean everyone doesn’t care.
if you’re going to sell the whole place short, reconsider.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the other thing is
the reason political discussions are frowned upon in this baseball blog
is largely because there are SO MANY OTHER political blogs available to you.
if you’re drawing your conclusions from here, you’re taking the wrong sample.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
you confuse protesting with rioting
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
there ARE protests, d-dee.
it’s rather disingenuous to say, oh, it’s a culture that’s not like mine, and then excoriate it with a sweeping generalization.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and really
getting mad that a country with some four times the population, taking up the greater part of a continent, with countless different subcultures who have varying amounts of power
… doesn’t operate exactly the way you expect it to? it’s only going to make you more frustrated.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the beauty of it is, if you want to change something
you don’t need to be on a committee to do it. if you’re so hopped out about it, you can do it yourself.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
pretty much
the key word to understanding a large percentage of the US population is compartmentalization
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Oh the US is far more socialist than many realize.
And you make some interesting points, but most of us are not interested in the type of whiplash society you describe. I’m certainly not. I don’t want an entirely new form of government every time a large enough group of people run their mouths in the streets.
central and northern europe have been largly stable since 1998
exactly because people know when someone is blatantly violating their rights and governments know there will be repercussions if they do
i am not saying there should be a revolt over this TSA issue, but it certainly shouldn’t be waived off as if it was nothing.
i think the u.s. is much too young of a country and there’s going to be lots more development, hopefully in the right direction.
however, i do apologize for driving this into politics
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Explain the "young country" comment.
Because Europe is obviously much older and yet, like you said, it wasn’t until 1989 that things became “largely stable.” And there have been loads of wars/skirmishes/riots in Europe over all manner of things since 1989.
Believe me, I’m in agreement with you that many Americans are far too complacent. But then again, many things DON’T affect their day-to-day lives. There are many issues that we don’t consider until we learn about them. I’m sure it’s no different in Europe.
we’ve just had more time to make A LOT more crappy mistakes than you have. the density of population surely has something to do with it too
and i know i will get my ass handed to me by the robot about all this so i really need to stfu
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
i love the collective "we"
and “you” as if i have some connection to other americans in any way other than that i was, by random chance, born between the same set of arbitrary boundaries as them
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
that's a fair complaint
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
it's hard telling who is replying to who...
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
up button is your friend.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I used to think that was true,
until one time when it led me to this post. Since then I don’t trust it.
by BTown Birds fan on Nov 18, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
DAMN YOU!!!!!
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
people do take a stand, but like spants said, things simply don't happen overnight.
i think of a lot of examples of people speaking out and standing up for their rights that took years or even decades to come to fruition.
slavery, civil rights, in particular, are good examples. brown vs. board of education (the case holding that separate was NOT equal) was decided in 1954. All the way through the 1960s schools were still segregated in the south.
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
here's the deal
if you are someone who never complained about domestic spying, you have absolutely no reason to complain about being scanned at the airport
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well if you'd ever tell us where you're from
we could make fun of your home country, too!
And, not to sound like one of those “love it or leave it!” yahoos, but why do you even want to live here?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
baseball, barbeque
marriage
and it’s way worse home
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
USA! USA! USA!
It’s important to remember that if like half of the world saw the way we live, they wouldn’t believe it.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
That is not a universally shared view
some have also argued that the radiation being only skin deep is actually more dangerous because it is more concentrated on one organ (i.e the skin). I do not have the science chops to know whether or not that is true.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
You know what else causes a ton of radiation exposure to the skin?
The sun.
Look, I am pretty much guaranteed skin cancer. Both my grandmothers have it and I’m basically translucent. I definitely think the scanners pose a potential radiation risk. But so do lots of other things.
almost everything gives you cancer anyways
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
which totally gives. . .
the government the right to subject you to radiation
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
I want to turn into Spiderman or the Hulk
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
And again
“Skin deep” privacy is dead in all its forms for adults, kids, dogs.
There’s really no point in fighting it, pervs can get all kinds of material whether you submit to some TSA guy looking at 100,000 of these a day or not. If someone was motivated enough, they could get naked pictures of your kids far easier than they could by trying to hijack cloudy TSA images and rendering them up to real life with the correct matching faces. Hell, what’s the difference between photoshop and that anyway?
Any shield of privacy is just a happy thought and not reality. It sucks but that’s life in the the 21st century. Openness is going to win in all its forms. Trying to fight it is how you end up with Windows Mobile.
Not afraid to nitpick
I'm a youngster...I know what you're getting at
this has managed to get past my Great Wall of Apathy. This (amongst other things) is too much for me.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Train from now on...
:=8/
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
no that will be too much work...
i’ll probably just fly.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
yeah
someone somewhere having a vaguely naked-esque picture of my fat ass is not keeping me out of the friendly skies.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Let's not forget extra helpings of radiation....
:=8/
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
meh... what doesn't give you cancer these days?
Besides, you go best with an infrared burner.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
It won't be the first time people have giggled at the size of my junk.
sigh…
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
gdm, is that you?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
this won't be the first time it's been alleged.
“maybe, maybe not, maybe go f*ck yourself.”
(that’s a quote from The Departed, nothing personal d-dee)
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
actually, i enjoy taking trains if possible.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I have had knee replacement surgery
Every time I would fly I had to get patted down. It is no fun. I didn’t mind the patting but while they are patting you, someone else has possession of your carry-on, purse, coat etc. And then you have to wait for someone to come and pat you while you wonder who is making off with your stuff.
To me a full body scan sounds like heaven.
Blessed are they who are pleasant to blog with....
this is connected to the obesity statistics, right?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
do they really see you naked?!
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
...
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
jizz in my pants
lord, what a terrible job.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
this will give rise to a whole new sub set of porn
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I For one....
….plan on writing filthy words on my body in lipstick prior to flying to see if the TSA’s can read ’em…
;=8)
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
First person to write suck it on their stomach with an arrow pointing down
wins $5.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
OMG
You teach me baseball and I'll teach you relativity. No, we must not. You will learn about relativity faster than I learn baseball. --Albert Einstein
my friends and I
used to sneak sex toys into each other’s luggage when flying. Now I’m going to have to find a way to sneak a dildo into my friends’ pockets… it’s going to be tough.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I'll write you a message on my body
Look for it
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I assume you're searching E-Bay for used 3-D X-Ray body scanners?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
You could start with
“they wouldn’t have stopped any of the terrorist attacks in the past.”
past performance does not predict future results
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Israel has the safest airports/airlines in the world,
and they don’t use any of this intrusive crap.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I think having my car searched would bother me more than a body scan
But, yeah, we could definitely use a lot more of their HUMINT techniques. Or, you know, not have one of the most incompetent government bureaucracies in charge of airport security.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I didn't read anything about the car being searched,
just stopped for the first stage of the HUMINT.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That takes more time than walking through a body scanner
hence, it would bother me more.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
The overall process is much quicker though.
25 minutes from arriving at the airport to getting to the gate? I can’t even do that here in bum fuck MT.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
One thing to consider
is the fact that Israel has the population size of Virginia and the land mass of New Jersey.
While their political climate gives them as much (probably much more concern) over safety, they also have a MUCH smaller number of fliers to accommodate. The US has 17 of the world’s busiest airports. Israel doesn’t have one in the top 50.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
tis true.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
who's got an impressive bureacracy out there?
my int’l friends never mention it, because they don’t know the diff till they come to the states
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
can't 90% of Israelis kill you with their pinkies?
(if you are, and you can, can I just say — hot)
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ya, we got there.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm still amazed no one took a few slices from the boxcutter and just tackled the shit out of those guys
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, that one crashed
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
with their fake bomb
at least it landed in a field I guess
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
well, that's the thing
without the pilots, somebody has to drive the plane.
granted, it was their luck that the whole thing was about the planes flying low, so pretty much no time to be talked down.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I wonder what the procedure would be if someone were wearing exceptionally baggy clothes and opted out.
Like hammer-pants baggy.
At that point
the person would point down to their crotch and say: “Can’t touch this.”
by saladdays on Nov 18, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
you son of a
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
by prophetjohn on Nov 18, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
PAGING GDM
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
lol
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
i dont see the big deal
i have flown internationally within the last 2 weeks…Didnt get the naked scan, but did get patted down. It is pretty much a full pat down, you almost feel like you need to introduce yourself.
I would see how a pat down would prevent terrorism, Oh and by the way the airport security gets wanded too. Watched em.
the real joke is customs, we were prepped for it, but flying to India and from India customs was pretty lax. They barely talked to us and just stamped us through..
however someone in our group thought it would be appropriate to split up him and his family going through customs, he was there quite a bit answering questions
This guys so good(Pujols) He should be illegal-Pirates announcers
I was mad that I had to take off my shoes
I should have made them smell them
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I can't believe you've done this. Look at the havoc you've caused!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Dan really needs to get an afternoon post up...
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Goold's Birdland Contest
I humbly submitted my haiku. If anyone is a member of Birdland on FB feel free to click “Like” on my tribute to Stan.
My haiku:
Today Number Six
Is Recognized By Many
Forever The Man
/shameless begging
WHOOP!
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Saw that good job, King
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Things have been trending in this direction...
but this really is a watershed event.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
Lincecum was the big turning point
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
15-7 is respectable...
13-12 is by far the worst record ever for the CY winner…
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
True
this is bigger than Lincecum. Especially with 20-game winner CC Sabathia
I need a witty tagline
Exactly 15-7 against Waino at 19-8
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I never understood why people evaluate pitchers by wins.
Players should be evaluated by stats which they are in control of. Judging a pitcher by something that is largely driven by his team’s offensive support makes no sense.
Hoss Radbourn would like a word
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
by TomCat009 on Nov 18, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The primacy of wins. . .
long pre-dates ESPN.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
but the continued importance of wins and other pointless stats
is propagated by ESPN
I need a witty tagline
i will take your word for it
as i don’t watch unless the Cards are on
by SouthsideCardsFan on Nov 18, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
true, just saying that when they picked Lincecum that year, it was a sign
maybe not the turning point, but the precursor, or something
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully this will teach people that win loss is a dumb stat
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
won't completely obliterate it, but it is losing it's role
as the predominant measure of pitching success
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
progress happens, if hindered
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting that they revealed the voting of the first-place votes.
Hernandez: Ken Rosenthal, Fox; Amalie Benjamin, Boston Globe; Michael Silverman, Boston Herald; Erik Boland, Newsday; Joe Smith, St. Petersburg Times; Mark Gonzales, Chicago Tribune; Lynn Henning, Detroit News; John Lowe, Detroit Free Press; Sam Mellinger, Kansas City Star; Joe Posnanski, SI.com; Joe Christensen, Minneapolis Star Tribune; John Shipley, St. Paul Pioneer Press; Hirokazu Higuchi, Chunichi Shimbun (LA); Tim Brown, Yahoo Sports; Jorge Ortiz, USA Today; Ray Ratto, At Large (SF/Oakland); Kirby Arnold, Everett Herald; Larry Stone, Seattle Times; Richard Durrett, At Large (Dallas-Fort Worth); Anthony Andro, Fort Worth Star Telegram; Morgan Campbell, Toronto Star.
Price: Mel Antonen, USA Today; Tony Fabrizio, Tampa Tribune; Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune; Chris Assenheimer. Elyria (OH) Chronicle.
Sabathia: George King, New York Post; Bob Elliott, Toronto Sun; Sheldon Ocker, Akron Beacon Journal.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
Does Cleveland not have a newspaper anymore?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
It's a city between Elyria and Akron.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
it went to cover the Miami Heat
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
Apparently not.
But Elyria has a reporter named “Assenheimer,” which is just all kinds of awesome.
Now we can call Strauss and Assenheimer and we’re just comparing him to a peer!
in a side note Ed Wade just traded Paulino to the Rockies for Barmes
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Bizzare.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Good job by O'dowd getting a live arm like Paulino
for a non-tender candidate like Barmes
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Holy crap that's dumb...
why would anyone give up anything for the right to pay Clit Barmes $4 million.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
I am going to hope that was an
accidental misspell? He is an amazing defender but 4 Mil for his bat is not worth it for a rebuilding team
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
woops...
my bad… yeah, plus there’s the Coors effect, which I know has lessened, but still.
Clint Barmes will be completely unplayable next year. He’ll be so bad when we pick him up on waivers to replace Tejada we’ll long for the days of Happy Pete.
Screw you, you freakin stats nerd
He is a popup, strikeout machine but not worthless
hopefully he returns to 08 or at least 09 form he is a Booglike witch with the leather and can hit for power
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
In a moment of sheer, unadulterated insanity; i have decided to tidy my room.
God help us all.
I need a witty tagline
if something starts moving under the piles of garbage
don’t be a hero
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
photos if you find anything interesting
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I came back to my Uni room after 3 weeks at home
and a glass i had left on my desk had mould growing in it….
I need a witty tagline
reminds me of Luke Skywalker
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
dorm rooms with trash compactor walls...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i finally noticed that i gave myself chemical burns
oops. knew I should’ve worn gloves.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
what THE FUCK were you doing?
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
LOL
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Masturbating....
I need a witty tagline
by Aranathor on Nov 18, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I do it occasionaly when I'm cleaning my tap lines.
hurts like hell.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
That is one hell of a euphemism.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
they don't call it the wild wild west for nothing
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
...I'll give a merit badge to the best answer to d-dee
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
it's a delayed reaction, obviously
when you don’t get it all off, it lingers on the skin
but I’ve already washed about five times since then, so my self is preserved
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
this could probably be used to describe my personality too...
when you don’t get it all off, it lingers on the skin
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
you should not be encouraging what's about to pour into this subthread
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
might i point out
you were the one who asked
did you really want to know the answer
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
This subthread is safer than the political one.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
until he gives you a chemical burn too
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
now there's an idea
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
I work in a chemical plant.
I’ve got training.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
what's the defense on your suit? +8? +10?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
the difference is he keeps his pants on
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
how do you know that?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
Not as good as my +12 longsword
I need a witty tagline
by Aranathor on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
you find that in your room?
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
no, in my pants
you walked into that
I need a witty tagline
by Aranathor on Nov 18, 2010 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i knew what i was getting into
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
bed?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
his pants?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
rec'd although I would have gone with
No, in your mom
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
about our drinking problem?
anybody can figure that out
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i don't think it is a "problem"
i find great benefits in drinking
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
it's only a problem if you drink every day
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
But the doctors say you should.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Curse that foul liquor
Dihydrogen monoxide.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
well, red wine every day is kinda expensive
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Forget wine... go straight for Purple Drank
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
FTFY
it’s only a problem if you don’t drink every day
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm more of a binger
can’t binge every day
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
you're
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
yeah, I've been graduated with my bachelor's in fine arts since 1999
and I partied like it
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
You say "problem", I say "party"
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
damn, I haven't had a drink since Saturday
tonight will solve that problem
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
life drives me to drinking, and drinking makes me alive
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
baseball certainly ups my beer consumption
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
hey, they or whatever
Absolut sucks!
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, just noticed the main page has one too.
With a countdown clock.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
since I missed the beatles talk yesterday
My top Beatles track.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
ah fiddle sticks
The one with Carry that weight right afterward. Once there was a time, when albums weren’t broken up into radio friendly bits.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
All of Abbey Road
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Long and Winding Road
is probably my favorite Beatles tune.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
I am also boring
so it fits.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
the thing is, I recognize it's a great song
it just doesn’t do it for me. i think part of the problem is the Phil Spector production. Too muzaky for my tastes. Still haven’t heard “Let it Be (Naked)”, but I’d like to.
youneverknow
It was mentioned yesterday,
but while my guitar gently weeps is awesome.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Didn't Clapton used to play as a session muscian for them
under the name Armando Mysterioso? His label wouldn’t let him do it, so he just did anyway on the DL
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
as mentioned yesterday
he did the solo on “While my guitar gently weeps” (they added the Leslie/organ effect later). Not sure about the crediting part though.
youneverknow
Yeah everyone knows about While My Guitar Gently Weeps
be he is actually on several other tracks from that era
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
Google has nothing on this name.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I heard it on an interview with George Martin on an overnight AM station here
Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have? Frank Chance 1908
I am so sorry I missed the beatles thread yesterday
they have such a massive amount of really great material. And it doesn’t matter if it’s early/late, it’s all really amazing. I don’t think I could even attempt a favorite list. It’s easier to compile a list of songs that aren’t so great.
To me, what made ’em great:
1) 2.5 – 3 really amazing song writers that wrote constantly
2) 3 really amazing vocalists that harmonized sublimely together (I like Ringo’s singing too, but he’s several notches below the other 3 lads).
3) excellent musicianship (not as high a level as the singing and writing, but still damn good – many of George’s solos are compositions unto themselves).
youneverknow
This is going to be a random, awkward story
But some famous bassist was trying to learn a Beatles song for a tribute, and he said that Paul’s bassline was basically a solo for the entirety of the song
Paul gets underrated a lot because on records, having a loud bass makes the grooves have to be higher, which throws the needle off the path. They had to turn his bass way down to fit the albums onto records, so a lot of his genius basslines go unnoticed
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Sore. Not bruised, to my knowledge. I'm icing it down right now, actually
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I've been waiting for that peter griffith gif
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
not the same without the sound
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
Actually, "Paperback Writer" was the first song where they were actually able to turn up the bass
This was because of “Automatic transient overload control” allowed them to record louder
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
I think they are over-rated....
:=8P
My intense hatred of JASON MARQUIS keeps me warm and toasty at night. Believe!
:=8O
i feel like some steak...
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
wrapped in bacon
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
How's your skirt looking, cow?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I think the Kinks are better also
"I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own." -Jackson Pollock
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Nov 18, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
you never give me your money is way up there, along with a day in the life.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
awww.
http://twitter.com/TheRealMariners/status/5344258273841152
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
y'know, the other reason I don't have a twitter acc't
i don’t have to add to joe strauss’s follower count to read it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
ok, so, I have a question
how the f* is this supposed to work if Tony hardly ever announces the starters ahead of time?
The St. Louis Cardinals will be able to increase or lower ticket prices based on a daily basis, based upon a variety of factors: team performance, pitching matchups, and the weather.
also, we’re fucked for Waino / Carp tickets, aren’t we.
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
and that's Standing Room Only
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
encourages preseason ticket sales at locked prices
crafty.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
the cubs do this based on who they're playing
but they did that before the year started. and it was simply based on opponent/whether it was a weekend game or not. this is basically a ploy to let you know that they’re going to charge whatever the fuck they want when they want to.
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 18, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
btw
mcdonald’s better have their ticket fest again this year. and flim better break the codes. went to more games than ever last year because of that thing.
follow me on twitter @nickg105, @Rams_Fan_Voice
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 18, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Cards have done the same thing,
sounds like they’re just refining it. Cubs and Saturday games were “premium” games.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
buying tickets on Stubhub is the way to go anyway
There are always way better seats/prices than getting them from the cards site anyway. Two years ago my dad and I got partial season tickets, but this last year we didn’t and I went to way more games. Most of the tickets I got off stubhub, and I never even paid close to face value. I usually had great seats too (infield or outfield box seats for $20-$40). The closer to the game the better, people get nervous and don’t think their seats will sell. I got dugout box seats the morning before a Sunday game against the Angels last year for $35 each!
In my opinion at least, from having bought season tix before, Stubhub is a much better value.
by mick311 on Nov 18, 2010 4:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
last game of the season: front row sections right next to the commissioner's box
$25 each
thank you stubhub!
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
takes the sting out of buying suppan tickets though.
I didn’t get on base. One time I did (Wednesday) and we scored a run. That shows if I get on base, things can happen - Oilspill
Tiered pricing is pretty standard these days
I know for a fact the Brewers, the Chubbies, the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the Giants all do it, and I’m sure many others, too.
It's different than that.
Ticket prices can change on a daily basis. More of a supply and demand thing.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Yes, they're doing what the Giants did last year.
The Cards had been doing tiered pricing for a few years now — Cubs, inter-league, weekends, holiday games were all more expensive. Now (supposedly) the prices will fluctuate on a day to day basis.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
As someone who lives in SF and bought Giants tickets a few times last year
My experience is that this isn’t really that big of a deal. The concept may be irking, but in practice, I haven’t found it to be that big of a problem. One time last year I found out later that tickets in my section had gotten $5 cheaper than what I bought them for, but that’s not really the end of the world.
Astros do it too.
But it’s usually been only for the Yankees and Red Sox, IIRC.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
To be fair; for all the bitchin' that gets done about Bud and MLB
They’ve got nothing on FIFA
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/nov/18/fifa-sunday-times-adamu-temarii
I need a witty tagline
I've yet to figure out how people expect something different
Always late to the party
It's soccer.
I expect such behavior.
See also, the IOC.
Albert has the advantage of being ridiculous - FredbirdisaDork
In other news the word pants has been used 6 times in this comments section
….7
I need a witty tagline
Happy birthday
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
I'm pretty sure I cried when he quit....
if I didn’t, I should have.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
He quit?
I thought he just went all hermit-y kinda nuts.
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
Well it quit running the papers a while ago,
but I think he’s still putting out books.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
didn't know about the books
I remember seeing some program having to do with phobias, and he was in it as an example of agoraphobia or something where he just up and retired and lives with his parents and never goes outside, declines all interview requests, etc.
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
I did not know any of that.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
Wiki link
They make it sound much nicer (“he’s a very private person”) but yeah, just sort of up and quit society.
Amaury Cazana for RF in 2011 - the legend will never die!
it's widely known up here you don't try & talk to him
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
Wherein mysterui ruins all of your childhoods
C&H alterate fan ending!
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
So what, Cy voters
Did Cliff Lee die or something?
Fire John Mozeliak
by purple_haze on Nov 18, 2010 5:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He's just no good.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
He had a pretty rough (relatively...) second half of the season
As Ryan Howard will tell you, if you want to go batshit insane, do it in the second half, because that’s what voters remember
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
You are a trending topic on twitter.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I'm guessing the innings pitched gap is what sold them
But yeah, Cliff Lee got zero recognition for a fantastic season, for some reason.
what happens in 66 hours, 57 minutes?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
Bloody Sunday?
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
you drink a bunch of bloodys.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
That's what I get out of it.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
do i have to listen to U2?
Stand inside an empty tuxedo with grapes in my mouth, waiting for Ada
twatter
You don't have to, you get to.
Asshattery: it's an epidemic.
Second base….I’ve played second base, how hard can it be? -TLR
Also, Dave Concepcion.
U2 acts incredibly important.
Mike Shannon: "That strikeout was brought to you by...by...well, I don't know what it was brought to you by!"
John Rooney: "It wasn't brought to you by anything Mike."
really cardinals? really?
I don't know, but apparently it involves Danny
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
CJ Beatty with an epic caption
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
don't read this, gdm
http://twitter.com/BJRains/status/5365328590671872
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
i think BJ Rains had GF and sister mixed up
Fire John Mozeliak up a nice steak, or stake ( haven't decided)
no comment
http://twitter.com/BJRains/status/5354596331421696
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
/humblebrag
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
that wasn't what strauss meant by #poaching, rains.
"We were men - flesh and blood - and we played baseball in the sunshine. We hit doubles off the wall, slid hard into second base. We had fights, and we made love. We sang songs and prayed on Sundays. . . . We felt pain. And we felt joy. There was a lot wrong with the world. But we weren't sad, man. We had the times of our lives." Buck O'Neil, from "The Soul of Baseball: A Road Trip Through Buck O'Neil's America."
by tom s. on Nov 18, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
i said not to read it
Lick that shoulder—you're in the doghouse now.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there..." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Nov 18, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
i have a listening problem
All I've got is a broken heart, memories & dreams that I can't drink away
new post is up
"I still don’t understand what commercial is better than having me on tv" – Chris Carpenter
There's a reason you make the big bucks
By which I mean, I assume SBNation pays you with a giant check that you can’t actually cash.
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