Jay Gibbons & The Major League Minimum Salary
by Eric Stephen on Nov 4, 2010 8:06 PM PDT
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PrintJay Gibbons re-signed with the Dodgers today, on a one-year contract to likely occupy a bench role in 2011. The 33-year old emerged from baseball oblivion this year, coming back from a three-year major league absence to hit .280/.313/.507 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 37 games for the Dodgers, after getting called up by the Dodgers in August. Gibbons, who played college baseball at California State University, Los Angeles from 1996-98 after graduating from Mayfair High School in Lakewood, is back for one more season with his hometown team.
What we do know is that Gibbons' deal is for one year, and includes incentives. Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reported the value at $650,000, plus $150,000 in incentives. However, both Tony Jackson of ESPN LA and the now-beardless Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times reported the base salary at the major league minimum of $400,000, plus a cost of living adjustment.
That cost of living adjustment is due to the MLB collective bargaining agreement. From Article VI, Paragraph B(1):
The minimum rate of payment to a Player for each day of service on a Major League Club shall be as follows: ...at the 2010 rate per season plus a cost of living adjustment, rounded to the nearest $500, provided that the cost of living adjustment shall not reduce the minimum salary below $400,000.
From Article VI, Paragraph B(4):
Cost of living adjustments for the Major League minimum salary described above in paragraph (1) shall be computed as follows:
To determine the 2011 salary rate, $400,000 shall be multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (CPIW) for November 2010 and the denominator of which is the CPIW for November 2008.
We won't know what the cost of living adjustment will be for another month or so, but we have data through September 2010 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
November 2008: 214.306
September 2010: 207.296
That would make the 2011 minimum salary $400,000 x 214.306 / 207.296 = $413,527, or rounded to the nearest $500, $413,500.
Whatever Gibbons' salary is, I'm sure the details will clear themselves up within a day or so.
UPDATE: Hernandez tweeted Thursday night that Gibbons' deal is for $650,000 with $150,000 in incentives, matching Gurnick's report.
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Not only is Dylan beardless
He lost the ’stache too and is clean-shaven.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
I'm actually not a fan, something turns me off with her
Can’t even say why.
Strangely i liked her a lot as Betty from the Spiderman movies, but not when she got hotter later on in other roles.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I think that movie
with Zach And Miri Make a Porno turned me off of her, that’s gotta be it.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
What was she pregnant in? Scrubs?
Movies wise she’s been a skanky single girl.
by Michael White on Nov 4, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
she was the semi-respectable one in
um, i forgot the movie….oh Definitely Maybe. maybe thats because she was married to the director.
I’m plowing through season 4 now. Must not have gotten to that yet.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
by Michael White on Nov 4, 2010 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
ha!
You’re like my buddy at work that got pissed at another one of our buddies and got on the intercom at work and dropped this bomb on the Saturday Morning after The 6th Sense came out.
“Hey Bucky, He’s already dead in the 6th sense..that’s why he can see dead people. Have a nice day.”
if a movie can be ruined that easily
it’s not a great movie. (it can still be entertaining, just to clear things up. im not THAT big of a snob….)
You know you're a snob if....
You have to deny it at least once a day
by Michael White on Nov 4, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
and soylent green
IS PEOPLE!!!! IT’S PEEEEEEEEOOPPLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 4, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I CAN'T BELIEVE NOBODY HAS POINTED OUT
THAT ROSEBUD IS A FUCKING SLED
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking about that
doing the “saving you two boobless hours” family guy quote. Figured i’d give someone else the chance.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 4, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure I've shared this before, but if not, here's a Humma Kavula original limerick
“Rosebud,” said Kane, and that’s it.
The reporter poked ‘round quite a bit.
He uncovered a sled
Never guessing instead
It was Marion Davies’s clit.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
That’s a total dick move.
I heard of a guy who drove by a gang of people waiting in line outside the as-yet-unopen bookstore waiting for one of the Harry Potter books. The dude in the car already read the book somehow, and drove by the line and screamed “…..dies!” and pissed everyone off.
I don’t know what character it was since I didn’t read those.
My sister almost did that to me for the 6th book
I would have killed her if she ruined it for me, lol.
They are seriously good books, not really just kids books. But I don’t think I’m winning Eric Stephen over on this one, just a hunch, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I managed to piss my wife off so much
that she spoiled it for me to get back at me.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
haha, nice job
You going to see the 7th movie? I’m probably seeing it at midnight…probably…more like “fuck yeah i’m gonna see it at midnight!”
This and Futurama are really (I think) the only things i’m kinda nerdy about.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I'll see it eventually
one way or another the last couple have managed to piss me off, so I’m a bit wary
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Did you end up reading the 6th and 7th books since your wife spoiled it?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Of course
I loved me some Harry Potter. Probably have read the first 4 at least 4 times.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Same here
I only read the 5th book 1 and 1/3 times, but that’s because it was my least favorite. My favorite character besides Ron is Sirius Black…
I’ve read the 6th just once I believe, and I’ve now read the 7th 3 times.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
The 5th book was easier to re-read after knowing that Harry gets out of his emo-stage pretty fast.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
hah
my friend hates the 5th book because of the emoness. I mean its super realistic that at that age abouts he would be a total emo bitch, but it was too much for my friend.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Too bad they ruined the wizard battle at the end
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
“Home Alone” with magic, my friend called it.
I actually thought the movie did a better job than the book.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Oddly enough
The 5th is my least favorite book, the movie is my 2nd favorite of the movies.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
wat
You are dead to me. The book was awesome at the end, the movie completely fucked the whole thing up. DEAD TO ME.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
I always thought I’d be the purveyor of nerd rage and not the victim of it.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Live by the sword (of Gryffindor)
Die by the sword (of Gryffindor)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 4, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Neville Longbottom, ftw!
He’s a true Gryffindor :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Emma Watson might explain a lot about nolander….
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
I'm trying to remember
and this is a big spoiler alert….
In the 5th movie, during the “Snape’s Worst Memory” dream sequence, does Snape actually heave the insult at Lily?
I can’t remember if he does or not. If he doesn’t, the movies are all pointless.
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Idk what it was, but the book wasn't doing it for me that much
and then the ending made me very unhappy >:(
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
If anyone in here really likes Harry Potter, you will love this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmwM_AKeMCk
It’s called A Very Potter Musical, and it’s seriously great. It was done by a drama class somewhere in Michigan. It’s about 25-30 youtube vids of the musical, and it was pretty brilliant. There is now a sequel too, which is equally as awesome.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Thank God I didn’t go to a book premiere for the 6th book. I wasn’t spoiled. I made it to a midnight premiere for the 7th book though without issue though.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
To not do what?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
She has said she might go back
she backed off that promise pretty early
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Weren’t you supposed to show us the pic of her (with your daughter photoshopped out of course)?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
cause he makes a baby?
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
no
no I do not.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
OK, I'm old and I'll bite
WTF is an air baby?
I mean, I know what an air baby is, but all too often they end up as smashed-and-fucked-up-on-the-ground babies, so I don’t recommend that.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
urban says
Noun. An extremely voluminous fart which often does not have the usual tell-tale “farting noise;” but rather a large “whooshing” sound due to the unbelievable amount of gas being released. Also noteworthy for its characteristic ability to produce significant, hot breezes that can move small objects/clothing, be felt escaping the bottom of a pant leg, or can even be felt by others. Often rated in terms of typical weights in pounds for very large human babies.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
HUMMA'S FIRST LAW OF NOMENCLATURE
Not everything needs a name.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
ok. i totally had NO idea that is what an air baby was...
but i have not laughed like this in, i dont know how long. seriously. im crying. and im trying to explain this to my wife. and she said she has never seen my laugh this hard and this out of controllable.. ever. in our 6+ years together.
I keep thinking that Elizabeth Banks is a character on Fresh Prince.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Not making a religous or political statement.
“There is no plausible danger of international law or Sharia law overtaking the legal system,” Thai said in an e-mail to The Associated Press. He said courts only consider international law when deciding issues involving a federal treaty, a business contract or a will that incorporates international law.
Thai said the ballot measure “raises thorny church-state problems as well” and could even affect a state judge’s ability to consider the Ten Commandments.
“The Ten Commandments, of course, is international law. It did not originate in Oklahoma or the United States,” Thai said.
But that’s an oops moment.
From Gurnick:
Loney, in line for a salary boost through arbitration, is one player the Dodgers could deal for a power hitter.
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until the dream come true
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dream comes true
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On
James: “I want a raise.”
Ned: “You’re the shittiest 1B in the league.”
James: “Not in RBI’s.”
Ned: “When you get 433 chances, you’re gonna get lucky every now and then.”
James:“But I hit that GS in 08? Remember? The Cubs??”
Ned: “Go fungo yourself.”
Arbitraitor: “How’s 6.25M sound, Jim?”
James: “Yes!”
Ned: “Fungo you dead in the heart.”
by keithc13 on Nov 4, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
I caught the end of Training Day last night on Encore
Eva Mendes is a fucking fox. That chick is gorgeous.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
You kids still say "fox"?
That was our word in HS.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
OT - Russell Westbrook has improved more than any player i've seen..
When you factor in what he was in high school – college – NBA.
Really reminds me of Gilbert Arenas ascent…tho Westbrook will probably end up being better since he’s more of a true PG.
filesharing in a nutshell
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Limewire?
I’m pissed, it’s getting shut down :(
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Why not
Gets the job done whenever I remember a song that I want to download. I’m not a big fan of torrents, they haven’t grown on me like Limewire did.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
used :/
adios music from the limes…. tis shut down
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Nov 4, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
newsgroups and torrents ftw
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
More Gibbons
Per Dylan Hernandez:
Usually-reliable source who gave me Gibbons’ salary figure earlier had bad info. Deal is for $650k plus $150k in incentives based on PAs.
FUCK THE GIANTS FUCK THE GIANTS FUCK THE GIANTS
AND FUCK ANYBODY WATCHING THE FUCKING GIANTS FUCKING PARADE ON FUCKING TV RIGHT NOW
That is all.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
by MR.F. on Nov 4, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Also
Fuck baseball ending for, like, three and a half months, and that’s just until spring training really, so we’re really talking five months.
Fuck baseball ending for five months in the heart.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm ok until February
then its the longest two months of the year.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Kobe in COD commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB1JQ_tfbHM
actually a good commercial.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
That's actually pretty sick
Too bad Kobe is a damned n00btuber, lol.
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
Nooo! I just passed 10,000 comments and forgot to be obnoxious on the 10,000th one! Rats! 10,006th comment, and you guys are stuck with me for at least another 10,000 more! :)
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
damn you comment a lot
youve been here for 4 more months than me and have 7500 more comments…
exactly 11 months ago… someone convinced me to join TBLA
by lakersdodgersyankees4life on Nov 4, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that show funny?
I haven’t seen an episode
by Eric Stephen on Nov 4, 2010 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
it is funny. You feel dirty laughing at it.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Oh man
I laughed nearly the entire time watching Gran Torino because it was so overly inappropriate.
Never saw unforgiven. Maybe I should.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
yes, you should
and I agree with Gran Torino, great film.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions
on Gran Torino
I don’t know much about the Filipino Culture but I have meant several men who fit that Clint Eastwood character to a tea. The end was a copout, nothing would happen to any of those kids, but I thought the struggle of the those want to simply live a life against peer pressure can be found in any culture’s, and the ignorance of Clint’s character with the culture that have now taken over his neighborhood did not seem over the top.
Captain Crankypants
It was over the top to me
because I’m some sheltered kid from the beach. No one talks like that. No one would even think like that. To have someone walking around flashing guns and using racial slurs as common language to describe someone was totally out of place.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
They exist, as you say you have lived a sheltered life, so you don't seem
to really have a leg to stand on when you say they don’t. They just don’t in your world.
Captain Crankypants
Just to clarify, the kids depicted in Gran Torino are Hmong, not Filipino. The Hmong are from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam up from the mountain regions.
And I met guys like the Eastwood character. Not to that degree, but guys who wonder what the fuck happened to their neighborhood because they don’t hear English every day, and the kids seem more brazen then they were.
A lot of the edge around Torrance and Carson is like that.
Thanks for the clarification
I knew that after I saw the movie but had forgotten.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Watch Unforgiven!
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Not really. It has all of the awkwardness of the regular Office, but I never think, that’s hilarious.
I was pissed off at the Kama Sutra scene.
I'm not a fan of a lot of awkwardness
Took me awhile to get into the office because of it, its also why I’m not that broken up about Carrel leaving, I’m simply over his character at this point.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Which one is Carrel?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
That's the real Office
Not the Racist Office. Steve Carell.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I thought it was “Carol” or some character.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Steve Carrel
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Oh I thought it was "Carol" or some character.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
MR. F COME ON ARE YOU CRAZY
IT’S STEVE CARELL WE’RE TALKING ABOUT STEVE CARELL DID YOU THINK IT WAS “CAROL” OR SOME CHARACTER?
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I thought it was “Carol” or some character.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
by MR.F. on Nov 4, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
rec’d for putting up with me when, clearly, I have had too much gin.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
okc/ portland tie game
10 seconds in the 4th
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I swear that my first reaction was that Eric was chiding shaqfor for going off topic.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 4, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
ditto
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
So say we all.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
I saw a few tweets earlier about this game
but for some reason I completely forgot that TNT televised basketball on Thursdays, and the first time I turned it on was overtime. D’oh.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 4, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
freaky though
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 4, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't get me wrong
I’m pro lady pyramid.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 4, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Terrible offensive possession by OKC
Good thin Durant is 6’10 though…
"Marriage is the leading cause of divorce"
*thing
"Marriage is the leading cause of divorce"
by angelofdeath on Nov 4, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
thunder win
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
ooohh
tough break for wes matthews
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Good news! Dodgerscan still sign Miguel Olivo.
10:48pm: The Blue Jays have declined the option on Olivo, according to a team press release. Toronto will be responsible for paying Olivo’s $500K buyout and the catcher is now a Type B free agent.
Looks like the Jays just wanted the comp pick. Olivo can still screw that up if he accepts arbitration though.
Arb hasn’t been offered yet, but that’s the only way this makes sense.
Well
teams generally don’t care about Type B free agents since they don’t lose a pick but they could still wait until the arbitration deadline. I see a long wait regarding any Type A reliever unless it is a team with a protected pick.
Good Morning all.
Im now 4 days without tobacco. Suprisingly not that bad.
I mean, I killed someone last night and took there body to the Lake and sunk it……
Other than that and chewing 20 pieces of gum a day, Im okay!
if there's not evidence
there’s no crime
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Would a confession on an internet message board be considered evidence?
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
hey
if I can’t use Wikipedia as a reference in school…..
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
He didn't say who he killed or what lake
or what method he used. I think he is ok, unless they catch him with the murder device.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
smoking, chewing or both?
I think I remember you saying you dipped. In any case, congratulations and keep it up. Quitting smoking is still one of the best things I’ve ever done. It’s been 30 years for me and I still get a good feeling when I think about quitting.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Nice! Good job!!
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Heath Bell is on the market
http://twitter.com/NCTPadres/status/332819347808257
If Ned is willing to give up on J-Mac for shit like Dotel, holy smokes, get prepared to flip some of those kids on the left sidebar.
A-gon as well
says MLBTR
And there are plenty of Red Sox offers, and “ZOMG RED SOX FANS ARE TEH CRAZY!!” comments.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions
huh?
is that the odds they pull off a deal?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Vegas line on Red Sox World Championship
I thought they were the best odds since I expect them to make some big moves this winter. Just saying I’d take those before they start making those moves and line moves down.
Captain Crankypants
ahhhh, ok
I wonder what he’ll end up being traded for, as some quotes I’ve read make it seem like he wants to test FA
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I want to see what being a free agent is all about
I want to get paid better than Ryan Howard.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
seeing as
I think he’s a better player than Howard, I can see him getting something similar. I remember MLBTR did a piece on him comparing him and Texieria. Basically the only thing Tex has over him is being a swith-hitter. The numbers are pretty comparable.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember that piece. I would be 100% on board with giving him that much too.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
with his age
and numbers outside of Petco, I think he’d earn it.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Not to mention the fact that he has been the only hitter in a super-anemic lineup. Can you imagine what he’ll do if he actually has some protection in a lineup?
I can imagine him in our line up
It’s makes me feel all warm inside.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions
i'd say
about 11 times during the 09 season, eh Josie?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I will be there next week. Easy $10 bet if the odds are still there.
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 5, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Can someone fix this quote
I am the great white shark, you are the face sucking remora suctioning my life’s knowledge as your parasitic food
Captain Crankypants
sounds like prose from fight club
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Bit shocked Keith did not know who Elizabeth Banks was
she seems to have been in everything in the last three years.
Captain Crankypants
Happy Guy Fawkes Day!
I liked John Lennon’s piano in “Remember.”
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
the gunpowder treason and plot
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
why the gunpower treason
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
V
Voilà! In view, a humble vaudevillian veteran, cast vicariously as both victim and villain by the vicissitudes of fate. This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is a vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished. However, this valorous visitation of a bygone vexation stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition! The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose, so let me simply add that it’s my very good honour to meet you and you may call me V.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Not sure how long
I can handle reading my quote as your signature. Shouldn’t I be getting some kind of residual?
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
I had a dream that we(people on the board)
where all at some big get together sitting around a fire talking. Somehow the z key was continuously used to move the conversation(of what we talked I do not remember) along. It was weird.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
same here
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I was in my car
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
When your neighbor moves in the middle of the night to avoid paying rent is it OK to let yourself in the back door and help yourself to whatever is left behind?
does illegal act x mean I should commit petty act y at the risk of appearing on daytime court show z?
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
When someone gets put in jail
and has no body to take care of their stuff is it OK to let yourself in the back door and help yourself? Isn’t that one of the corruption problems with courts / police departments where someone gets arrested, and they tip off their people who then go to the house/apart/condo and steal everything if they know they were living alone?
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Just thought I'd share these quotes about A-gon
from The Friarhood.
The Dodgers have James Loney, but he didn’t have a very good season. They’ve had interest in Gonzalez in the past, but may not be open to a mega contract with the divorce drama.
The Padres biggest needs are middle infielders and outfielders. More particularly, center field, short stop and or second base. They need top of the order table setters and players that can drive in runs.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
I would think that with him being a power bat and a Mexican in Los Angeles, he could probably almost make up for his salary. Let’s sign him for the amount of our deferred payments and then STOP DOING THAT!
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
yeah
he was born in San Diego
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Close enough!
I’m sure this is probably offensive to people, and if so I apologize.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
I of Mexican descent
your comment is approved.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
They are the reason why the Giants are World Champions
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
by meercatjohn on Nov 5, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
we certainly
could have done more…… :(
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Remember, remember, that Guy Fawkes was NOT a hero of the people, and wanted to install a theocratic monarchy
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Instead of the theocratic monarchy England did have?
It was called the Church of England for a reason.
I don’t think blowing anything up is a solution, but I think the message can be adapted to today pretty easily. 2010 version as performed by G. Scott:
Think critically about the world around you, don’t assume your government has your best interests at heart, and use your voice and vote to influence.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
Oh for Fawkes sake.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Nice.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
this is amazing
http://jwz.livejournal.com/1317071.html
watch both of the videos. SFW as long as laughing so hard you cry at work is OK.
are you trying to tell me something about my posts?
i cant start till i get board approval, which will be next week sometime. i think i can start as soon as the following week. hopefully i wont go into debt by then. and hopefully they call me in a lot!
Beetlejuice?
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
IT’S SHOWTIME!!!!!!!!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
hey
i can’t post pictures, so we’re like the wonder twins here.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Tommy and Josie, the wonder twins. Spread it like a wildflower
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Jamie Hoffmann added to the 40-man roster
direct tweet from the Dodgers:
@Dodgers #Dodgers place Jamie Hoffmann on the 40-man roster, protecting him from Rule 5 draft selectionI assume this is a “we lack OF depth and we got the room” move.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Padres need outfielders
:)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
They weren’t in danger of losing him in September.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Still, why not let him play
Podboy was down. This is surprising, who cares if we lose Hoffman again. No one wanted him last year when the Yankee’s cut him loose, he didn’t exactly wow this summer, why would anyone do it again?
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Yeah
I guess there was room in that they could have moved Schlichting or Podsednik to the 60-day DL to make room.
I think, if anything, it just shows they aren’t particularly high on Hoffmann.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Well
can’t we just pass him through waivers again after the Rule V draft if we need the room on the 40 man?
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
Club can’t outright him a second time though.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
To my knowledge, clear waivers, then he’s a free agent.
Somebody can correct me if I’m wrong.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Paul Huffman 11
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
by nolander on Nov 5, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
have fun kids
http://www.frantic.org/makesign.html
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
rec'd
this is awesome.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
he’s probably the best defensive RF on the 40-man. Either him or Trayvon.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
My new modeling career
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
10,000 Kuvala Points
if anyone can guess where that photo was taken
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
On a street
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Is that Delias Man in the background in his truck?
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
That was to easy for you
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Yes, but
The huge hint is available to all.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Awesome
You look like Rick Neuheisel there.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
You wear the helmet well
You do have a natural advantage there though. No helmet hair later.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
David never mocks but he does have a full head of hair
my Movember Moustache is coming in very slowly. Not sure I’ll be able to show the full manchu by the end of November.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
I thought about joining Movember, but I can’t grow a mustache. I would end up looking worse than Russell Martin.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
The only advantage of having no hair
the person who can create a helmet for vain men/woman that does not create helmet hair is going to make a lot of money. We are now carrying a new line of helmets from Nutcase that look like old WWII german helmets. I’m going on a company ride this Sunday at Venice to promote the store, I’ll take a shot of the helmets, they look interesting.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
What.
MIAMI — Isiah Thomas thought he would be dead by age 20, so at 49 he offers no apologies for betting on himself. Exiled in Miami, haunted by his proximity to LeBron James, Thomas embraces his articles of blind faith like one would a baby in a storm.
Isiah believes James (and perhaps Dwyane Wade) would be starting for the New York Knicks if Isiah had remained president of the team.
Isiah believes he can recruit James out of Miami and into Madison Square Garden in 2014.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/columns/story?columnist=oconnor_ian&id=5766026
Asked if he hopes to replace Donnie Walsh whenever the 69-year-old Knicks president retires, Thomas said, "Every single day of the week.
“When I look at my GM/executive record, if I’m evaluated on that, then whoever’s after Donnie, if you’re not talking about some of the top people in the game, I’ll put my draft evaluation record up against anyone’s.”
Draft record: Good, yes.
Every other aspect of running teams or businesses: historically awful
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
His ego is of course too big
to allow him to be a scout, or only in charge of drafting players.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
This coming from the same guy who traded three players, three draft picks and an upgraded 2007 first round pick for Eddy Curry.
This coming from the same guy who traded four players, the rights to a fifth and two first round picks for Stephon Marbury and Penny Hardaway, the traded Hardaway’s big expiring contract and Trevor Ariza for Steve Francis to play next to Starbury.
Yes, he’s a great talent evaluator.
Five zombies. Four bullets. Two zombies.
Thomas claims in the same article he got Curry and other players because LeBron wanted to play with them. (The rationale was that they were AAU teammates!!!) And then later in the article, Curry would then opt out of his contract in 2010 to allow LeBron to come to New York because they have the same agent, Leon Rose.
WTF, isn’t that tampering?
You'd think
on a side note I think I’m going to keep this 6 word story signature thing going
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
Because I'm a bit of a maschicist sometimes
What if, in 2005, the Clippers had drafted Danny Granger instead of Yoroslav Korolev?
Can you imagine a Davis/Bledsoe, Gordon, Granger, Griffin, Kaman rotation? Yes, I realize they likely wouldn’t have been able to select Gordon or Griffin if they had selected Granger, but it’s still fun to think about.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
I don’t even want to talk about Koralev over Granger. I’ll just point out that the Clippers weren’t the only team to pass on Granger and the Clippers have had nice drafts going forward.
Saying Koralev to a Clipper fan is basically dropping the Carlos Santana name to a Dodger fan.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Is it?
Okay, sorry. I’m just now starting to actively follow/watch the Clippers. On the bright side, Granger would have made them more mediocre faster and they wouldn’t have been able to have their new two best players.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
It’s cool.
Back when people use to argue about Dunleavy on a daily basis, it basically always came down to Koralev.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Ahh
Could be worse. They could have chosen Thabeet over Griffin.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
There were smitten with Griffin almost immediately.
Thabeet was such a stupid pick for Memphis. Wallace gets shit for being a bad GM but I don’t think he’s that bad. He wanted Tyreke Evans instead of Thabeet and the co-owner wanted Curry (either would have worked.) Instead, the majority owner pulled rank and told them to select Thabeet. That’s really bad.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Michael is right
I almost blew a coronary when we drafted the kid over Granger. I used to hang out at a different clipper blog and we were all doing the draft. We heard going in that we had promise in place to draft the kid but I didn’t think they would honor it if Granger was on the board. Mike was right, other teams passed but I was so pissed. Then for the kid to completely suck was just the icing on the cake. We forgot about quick because Sam the man showed up and gave us a year to remember but now with the missing link being a small forward it hurts. But it is spilled milk because if they had drafted Granger they would not have this current team with Giffin/Gordon/Bledsoe/Jordan so I don’t care anymore. Just glad Dunleavey is gone.
You can be (incompetent and a nice guy), you can be (competent and an asshole), but if you are an (asshole and incompetent), your only future is to be Keith's boss otherwise you are unemployable
Speaking of getting fucked in the heart
Best wishes to Fabricio Oberto. Have a good retirement.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
proposed to the general public (of TBLA)
and for the record, this is not my suggestion, but part of Dodgers Rumors offseason plan.
Package Loney, Russell Martin, Scott Elbert, and Javy Guerra in a trade for Zack Greinke and Alex Gordon.
would that be enough? I know it’s the “We don’t want’em you can have’em can we have your good guys?” routine. They get two bullpen guys(one who could be a starter), a former all star catcher (coming off an injury though, so wild card) and a 1B they can flip to someone else for more pitching.
Thoughts? (most of you people know more about this stuff then me.)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:40 AM PDT reply actions
YOU CAN'T TRADE PLAYERS YOU DON'T WANT FOR PLAYERS YOU DO.
:)
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
yeah that's what I put in quotes
instead of caps :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think we can get him
without just letting them pick 3 or 4 players and saying yes.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
true
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Let’s give them Ryan Theriot to sweeten the deal…
The Royals need something in return that they can market as contributing to the rebuilding effort. We’d probably have to start with Dee and Withrow.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
would they really want Dee
they just drafted that Colon kid as SS right?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Um. SOLD!!!
No, that wouldn’t be even close.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
do you really think so?
I know he is (or was) a well thought of prospect, but don’t they really have almost no use for him now? They have Moustakas about to take over 3B, and others they could put in the OF right?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
exactly
he’s the definition of AAAA.
Do we really need another Andy Laroche?
That being said, he’d apparently make for an okay platoon partner with Casey Blake. .763OPS vs righties, .660 vs lefties.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
Ned needs a no-trade clause
stating that he’s not allowed to trade with Pittsburgh, K.C., Cleveland, or Tampa Bay.
but bring on the A’s?
I think it’s too infrequent to really establish any trendlines.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
Four dangerous words for the 2010 offseason
Adam Kennedy, Free Agent
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
Oh Tommy Blackjack, would that be enough...you rascal
"If we hit that bull's eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate"
I barely even notice the shoes.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
Other than looking like Larry Bowa
I don’t know who that is
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
still blank
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
I only know of his distinctive voice, thanks to Dana Gould and James Adomian.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
After hearing their impressions, I sought out the real Howser, and was amazed how spot on both impressions are. That said, I forgot what he looked like.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
So, you’re saying this contraption in front of me amplifies the sound of my voice? AMAZING.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
#6org has up its 2011 offseason plan
These are always worth a read.
http://www.ussmariner.com/2010/11/05/daves-offseason-plan-2011-style/#comments
So what he's saying is
expect another 90 loss season.
Anyone who thinks signing Nick Punto as a starter doesn’t expect to have a very productive offseason.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
How good of a defender is Nick Punto?
Because he sure as hell can’t hit.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
fangraphs says his UZR is good. And he’s played all over the field in his career, but you’d think a team with that offense last year would look to spend the extra 2-3mil and get Orlando Hudson. His plan also has Milton Bradley coming off the bench.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
“So, the team needs to make moves that improve the roster, but that also fit into a longer term picture.”
/Signs Jamie Moyer and several guys in their late 30s.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Jamie Moyer has 10 good years left in him!
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
in every part but his left arm.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
He doesn’t think they’ll be competitive next year but acknowledges the front office will try to appease fans somewhat.
His plan is literally “do nothing” then.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess, but I don’t know if that needed a whole post.
I do like how he makes fan friendly moves, then includes the rapist in the opening day roster.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to Jersey mike's for lunch
any suggestions? I’ve never been.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
OK I have to know
how do you make the link into text? I’ve been trying to figure it out. Is it just a mod thing?
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
In the comment box below (new comment not a reply) click on the link which says “show formatting guide”
It explains a lot of things.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Use the link button
the 5th icon above the comment box
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
If you want a cold sandwich instead of hot, the Super Sub looks good.
Now I’m hungry.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Spoiler alert
I bring strippers and we all turn into vampires.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
The U.S.S. Air-iner.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
by MR.F. on Nov 5, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I eat there all the time -- it's across the street from my house
So say hi to my house.
And get the Chicken Parm sub. It’s great.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 5, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Dee Gordon might be fast, but his logic is, well....
Does anyone else love how when a college player is playing good the NCAA comes up with all types of allegations?
You can flunk out of community college?
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
i think you have the like, punch a teacher
When Gordon was drafted, the reports had him not playing for his CC baseball team because he couldn’t keep up his 2.0 GPA.
All you would have to do is sign up for easy ass classes like body shop to do that. It sounds like an attendance issue for me.
ah
so technically not flunking, just academically ineligible. Still pretty tough to pull off at a CC if you try.
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
Dodgers PR department arriving in
3…2…
I want to make them beautiful, but they always turn out WRONG! That one... too fat! This one... too tall! This one... too symmetrical!
why?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
that’s what alcohol is for
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
What is the story anyway?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
he allegedly solicited payments for commitment to a school..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 5, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Bring on the death penalty. I was the Southeastern Conference to go the way of the Southwestern Conference.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Who?
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
the Heisman favorite, Cam Newton of Auburn.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks.
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
you would think an auburn education would be worth it enough to commit to their program
lol
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 5, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
because
it’s not a scandal if the player is sucking :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Trent Oeltjen runs a dingo fighting ring, for example.
by kinbote on Nov 5, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
smart money
dingo
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Why shouldn’t Cam Newton sell his status as a football player. Its not illegal, and the NCAA doesn’t collectively bargain with college players.
The NCAA is pissed that a player received $200,000 when the coach at Auburn can make at least $2 million on the backs of players who receive a scholarship that won’t pay for all the needs the players have. Their priorities are fucked up
Well, whatever. There ARE rules and this would be a clear violation of them. If Auburn wants to play sports against other teams following these rules then they have to as well.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe this is the "cry me a river" argument
What needs aren’t met? Players get free room and board, access to a training staff, and all their meals are paid for.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Basic shit like going out on a Sat night because you working a part time job is a violation of NCAA rules.
If there’s somebody who wants offer somebody $200,000 and its not illegal, why shouldn’t he not take it?
Illegal is the wrong choice of words
Against NCAA rules. Taking the money would make him ineligible to play college football, not send him to jail.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Student-athletes are allowed to work part-time jobs.
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
There argument is likely that you go to school for 10 hours a week, practice for 20, if you study and do your homework, you don’t have time for a job. Not that you can’t legally work a part time job, you can’t physically work a part time job without violating the laws of space and time.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
Sparky Anderson says
don’t worry about that correction, we’ll all read what you meant anyway.
And you meant “their argument”. :-)
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Uhh
"Save that for the girl chat rooms. No here cares that you are sentimental and sweet. Jose [sic] already passed on you, Dodger SF is having a mid 20’s relationship crisis living in a town where she can’t love anyone because they are either gay or Giant fans, Maddz is stuck in Theology hell, and Teal is married. Not sure what is up with Connector. And my nieces are off limits. Sporky hates you because you adorn the cover of Jon’s book."
You left off the "D" in your title
[facepalm]
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Hey TBLA, do you like trade rumors AND quantam physics?
then check out this post comparing the A-gon situation to Schrodinger’s Cat.
you may(or may not) enjoy it! :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 11:55 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah I thought it was an interesting article.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Giants GM Brian Sabean said Friday that Pablo Sandoval will begin the 2011 season in the minors if he doesn’t “get his act together.”
Im waiting to see the connection between weight and shockingly poor plate discipline..
Either way, lol fatty
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Nov 5, 2010 12:01 PM PDT reply actions
“Looks like Hank Schulman’s starting in the minors too” -Dylan Hernandez.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
last call for prospect #9 voting
currently Aaron Miller holds a slight lead over Martin and De Jesus
In that case, can I vote again for De Jesus?
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Enjoyed the sub sandwich talk from earlier. Meanwhile, I feasting on the best lunch ever*: Cup ’O Noodles
*not really
Along those lines
I owe a sincere ‘Thank you’ to Eric Stephen for the Famous Philly suggestion. The molten lava cheese is amazing.
{Tips cap}
Regular Famous Philly (roughly 12" sub) Garden Salsa Sun Chips and a 21oz fountain drink was $10.91. A bit pricey, but I’d go back, just not frequently.
Optimists drown in half-full bathtubs.
some ass cooked fish soup in the microwaye, and can’t go get something because I have no car here because I carpool. I am starving, and all I have is cold pasta that i am afraid to cook because the micro stinks..
Food
I am heading to Houston for work this coming week. Any great BBQ or Mexican places I need to go to?
by robotmadeofnails on Nov 5, 2010 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
you need to go to Austin instead, say hi to Jon for me
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
whatever
both my dogs in this fight beat aTm last time they faced em, Cal in the Holiday Bowl and Texas well forever I guess
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Rode my bike
4 miles. Interviewed David Beckham and Landon Donovan. Hopped back on bike, came home. What a country!
I did, he said he was too busy hanging out with Steve Nash.
sidenote, Landon smiled at me today. I’m gonna hold onto that memory.
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
In Soviet Russia, Beckham bends you and you land on Donovan. Also: bike impounded and given to proletariat.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 5, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds like you are antiletariat
i’ll be here all week.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 5, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I do not recommend the veal. And since I know where some TBLA members stand on tipping, I also do not advise being good to your waitress; fuck that bitch.
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by Humma Kavula on Nov 5, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
hard to talk with a wad of bills in your mouth
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s ineligible to play for Cornell this weekend :)
by Eric Stephen on Nov 5, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, you’re telling me Keith Olbermann is in favor of the Democrats? I never.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
This is sort of stupid
I can see a new org not wanting their on-air journalists contributing to campaigns, but a person who is essentially an opinion commentator with clear stances should be allowed, and willing, to put his money where his mouth is.
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
NPR wouldn’t allow their pundits to go to Jon Stewart’s comedy variety rally. I think any news org has to be very careful about what they allow their mouths to represent
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
NPR is obviously a different story considering where the funding comes from.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t know, sure seems like partisan = ratings.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
but there's a difference
between partisan and investor. Once it’s known that you’re actively funding an organization, the public can’t trust anything you say so you’re pretty much useless as a commentator.
MSNBC can’t be Fox News and beat them in the ratings. Fox News has that covered, and obviously doesn’t give a rats about credability
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
A large segment of the population actually believes that Obama going to India will cost more than the war in Afghanistan. Credibility, sadly, means nothing.
by regfairfield on Nov 5, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care about the Olberman thing, but the NCAA comment….
I believe Cam Newton could play professional football in Canada or some other smaller league if he wanted. If he wants to play big time college football and parlay that into a big bonus when he’s eventually drafted then he has to adhere to the rules.
by Michael White on Nov 5, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'm gonna go buy an XBox 360
cause then I can stream netflix and hulu to my TV. Also I hear they have some sort of games
cool
but apparently all three systems have some form of netflix streaming.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Nov 5, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
well it’s the same price as a wii, and wii doesn’t have flash on it so poop on that. Also we already have a wii in my parents house. Also wii is only fun with other people.
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I do the Netflix streaming. Its only kind of cool, in that, you can’t stream every movie on Netflix. In fact, you can’t stream most new releases. There are only a few new releases, but you have access to a ton of older movies and you can still get a dvd at a time like with a regular Netflix account.
well thats just netflix in general, I’ve been a flixer for awhile and that doesn’t bother me at all. It’s like subsidies for your DVR
by Josie Becker on Nov 5, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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