Matt Kemp Follow Up Projections for 2010
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 8:30 AM PST
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David Young wrote up the 2010 Matt Kemp player profile which followed up with the question to our community, what are your expectations for Matt Kemp?
This is what Matt Kemp did:
28 Home Runs
19 Stolen Bases
.249/.310/.450 - Triple State Line (Average, OnBase, Slug%)
107 OPS+
As you can see from David's story NONE of the projections systems came close to Kemp, at the lowest end Marcel had him with a .838 OPS, at the high end Bill James had him at .873.
How did the community do?
Highest - Julio Nieves - 910, Skunkburner -.909, Eric Stephen - .908
Lowest - Michael White - .830, Matthewmafa .838, Phil Gurnee - .851
Just like the expert projection systems none of us expected Matt Kemp to take the dump he took. On April 15th I'd say we all felt we underbid our projections. BHSPORTSGUY pointed out near the end of last year that Matt Kemp actually performed at the low end of the 10% projection from Baseball Prospectus's Pecota system which does not happen very often when injuries are not involved.
Everyone from the experts to the community at large expected Matt Kemp to be a star in 2010. He was nothing close to a star, but stars have had blips before. Just for fun I took a look at players in the HOF or on the HOF ballot to see who had had trouble in their age 25 year old season. Was basically looking for outfielders who were age 25 who had long careers but had an OPS+ <= 110. Only three players showed up.
Player OPS+ PA Year Age AB 2B 3B HR SB CS BA OBP SLG OPS
Marquis Grissom 110 707 1992 25 653 39 6 14 78 13 .276 .322 .418 .741
Al Kaline 108 629 1960 25 551 29 4 15 19 4 .278 .354 .426 .781
Kirby Puckett 92 744 1985 25 691 29 13 4 21 12 .288 .330 .385 .715
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Generated 12/29/2010.
Before you dis Grissom and his 110 OPS+, don't forget to calculate his 78 stolen bases with only 13 caught stealing.
Grissom isn't much of a match. He never had Kemps power so I'm going to throw him out.
Kaline's only bad season from age 19 - 37 came at age 25, leading up to that season he had on OPS+ of 131. Safe to say Al Kaline was heads and tails shoulders a better player then Matt Kemp.
Kirby Puckett didn't became a major league regular until age 24 and simply wasn't any good until age 26, at which point he kicked his HOF career into high gear.
None of this really means anything, just thought it would be interesting to find out, but unfortunately it wasn't.
On the plus side Matt Kemp has had an OPS below .800 every even year and an OPS over .840 every odd year. I'm not great at math but my spider sense tells me that 2011 is an odd year.
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Also helped that his best year was as a Dodger
at age 35 when they finally let him just mash against LHP. .970 OPS that year against LHP.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/grissma02.shtml
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One of the best Dodger games I have ever been to
was one where he made a game ending/saving catch over the center field wall and sent us home happy. I can’t remember if it was against the Red Sox or the Giants. I just remember Vin Scully’s voice in the halls as we departed saying “And Maaarquis Grissom saves the day for everybody….” I liked Grip for his whole career starting when he came up with the Expos. I liked Deshields too, which was his contemporary it seemed. I really liked those Expos teams for some reason and followed them. They were like the A’s of the early 90’s.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 8:54 AM PST up reply actions
I was always an Expo fan
from the first day of the franchise probably because they drafted Maury Wills, Bob Bailey, and Jim Fairy. Then we traded them Fairly for Wills / Mota. They had some great teams in the early 80’s and were probably the better team in 81 then we were.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MON/1969.shtml
I’ll have to research how a 1st season franchise team ended up with someone like Rusty Staub on it, I don’t remember how they got him.
Research – simply a great trade by the Expos and now that I’ve looked it up I remember what a great back story. Without that trade the Mets are probably not the World Champions of 1969. Anyone know why?
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I guessed right.
Don Clendenon refused to report to the Astros.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:31 AM PST up reply actions
Quite a World Series for the old 1st baseman
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I didn’t guess the refuse to report part; I just had Clendenon right.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:33 AM PST up reply actions
How many guys are on an expansion team and refuse to get traded to an established team? No, I’d rather sit here in cold Montreal and lose 100 games. Not like the Astro’s were a bad team in 69 they had Morgan/Wynn/Dierker. Heck three of the four pitchers in the rotation had an ERA+ above 100.
Worked out for him though, so in hindsight it was a great decision.
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Good luck tonight
Should be exciting the first every Blake versus LeBron game. With the Heat playing such great D will Blake get another double double? Might get alot of defensive rebounds.
After watching how good Blake is, I think if LeBron had picked LA and played SF the Clips would be Championship material even with DJ at center.
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Oh
Wonder why I felt it was the Heat. Rain must be putting me off my game:)
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Ha!
They are back in town next week. Are you going to that one?
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:34 AM PST up reply actions
No
lost the draft on that one. Next year.
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or two weeks I guess. Man, that’s a solid 17 days in Los Angeles for the Clips. Nice
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:35 AM PST up reply actions
They will earn it
considering what they have to do in Feb. I think they have one home game all month.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen an 11-game road trip before.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:39 AM PST up reply actions
Split up by the All-Star Game
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32 days without leaving California for the Clips, too!
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:36 AM PST up reply actions
Best Christmas Movie ever?
Start naming movies, then rec the ones you like
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Scrooged
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 9:20 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
The Shop Around the Corner
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FYI
for those who like old movies, this is a great movie that doesn’t get much play. One of Jimmy Stewarts better efforts in a great career.
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I love this movie!
One of my favorite holiday movies. I actually asked for this movie for Christmas. Have you seen In the Good Old Summertime, starring Judy Garland?
Yes
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:23 AM PST up reply actions
You've Got Mail
Was not a good updated version
by bhsportsguy on Dec 29, 2010 10:33 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Has to be
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
It’s A Wonderful Life
(this one has a case for best movie ever, overall)
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:26 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Is that a movie?
I don’t think it qualifies. Or Frosty the Snowman.
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Ha
Certainly best Christmas Action movie
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I think it has a case
for best Action movie ever.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:38 AM PST up reply actions
Lots of copy cats after it
that is for sure.
Best everyday man Hero – Check
Hot wife you’d die for – Check
Best villian you love to hate – Check
Best cop on the outside who believes in you – Check
Best quote ever – Check
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for sure
On my DVD of it, they have a text commentary where the directors and producers talk about how many movies like it came out afterwards and how they often heard a developing movie was described as “Die Hard in a……” I remember one of them said he had an idea pitched to him as “Die Hard, in a building” lol.
There was also the thought that the more hostages you had, the better. Hence “Sudden Death” heh.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:44 AM PST up reply actions
Yippie Kai Yay MotherFucker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTyw6cq86kY
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this is definitely my fav
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
i am sending you
high five vibes
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
The Year Without A Santa Claus.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:36 AM PST up reply actions
Anyone who hasn’t seen this movie should definitely do so ASAP
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Just watched that
last weekend for the first time. I loved the defense attorney at the beginning.
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Ernest Saves Christmas.
FTW
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:48 AM PST up reply actions
YES!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:56 AM PST up reply actions
Ernest
went from being a Carsalesman shill to a star and then dead in a very brief period of time. I forgot he was Slinky Dog in TS one and Two.
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KnoWhutImean
Vern?
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by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Beverly Hillbillies
where he plays Jed, may be one of the worst movies ever made.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Charilie brown Christmas
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by nolander on Dec 29, 2010 11:34 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
The REF
Hilarious. Dark but great. Denis Leary and Judy Davis FTW!
I’d also vote for Christmas STory, Shop Around the Corner, It’s A Wonderful Life (though I am so burned out on that movie), Charlie Brown Xmas (not a movie but yes it’s awesome). Newer, foreign one: Joyeux Noel.
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My method to not get burned out on Its A Wonderful Life was to not watch it for 20 years or so, until last year. :)
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Hehe
Good advice. I always thought it interesting but I blame my sister for being obsessed by it and making us watch it every Xmas for a number of years. I finally put my foot down and am taking a long break…
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+1
What can I say, it was fun at the time.
It had Graham in it.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
hahaha my friend’s dad worked on that!
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The Holiday Smash Hit Classic
Jingle All the Way!
Phil
I think you mean “head & shoulders” rather than “heads and tails”
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
As a bald man I know nothing about Heads & Shoulders
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
green
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
As a primate
you shouldn’t know anything about the latter either.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
You saying I don’t get any Tail?
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DUI Blues (ported from DT)
Had me a measure of rum, now my nose and mouth are numb,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
I was pulled over by Smokey, now I’m headed toward the pokey,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
I had too much to drink, now I’m sitting in the klink,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
I had me one black cow, now I’m stuck in the hoosegow,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
Was cold, pulled on my Snuggie, now my cellmate wants to hug me,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
Had me a gin and tonic, now my bracelet’s electronic,
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
Wrecked car still in the ditch, gotta walk — sonofabitch!!
Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
Community service in a vest of orange, my wife says it ’s the end of the marriage.
Hell yeah, ain’t life grand.
(hound dog howling mournfully in the background) Hell, yeah, ain’t life grand.
by jim hitchcock (railway) on Dec 29, 2010 10:03 AM PST reply actions
for christmas
I got a Dodgers sweatshirt from my brother! And my brother in laws boo-ed me as I was trying it on, and I got called a traitor. Hehe. Christmas with the family.
sounds like Maddz
she got something like $100 from her giant fan Grandpappy to not mention the Dodgers around him.
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by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 10:20 AM PST up reply actions
thank you!
i start on Monday. I’m excited, but nervous. I’ve been removed from the firm environment for almost 2 years now. . . so, definitely nervous about how to handle office politics, forming relationships, and to make a good lasting impression… etc.
Don’t worry about it. Ignore everybody and just sit on TBLA all day.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 10:38 AM PST up reply actions
The biggest thing for me
Would be billing.
by bhsportsguy on Dec 29, 2010 10:39 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Seemed like
You worked a lot at the Courthouse. Having worked in my share of firms over the years, I would just accept lunch invites from your new co-workers, they will fill you in on the scene.
Are you a contract or associate lawyer?
by bhsportsguy on Dec 29, 2010 10:46 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Seems like to little money to be bought into silence
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
If I’m grandpa I’m taking every moment to talk smack around her.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
I'd have made it interesting
$100 to not talk about the Dodgers, if you break the contract you owe me $200 and yes I’d talk smack all day until she folded, and with Maddz I’d guess about 45 minutes would do it. Not that I know her but I have an idea that keeping an opinion to herself is not one of her strong suits.
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, sounds about right. On the other hand, I can’t think of anything worse for a grad student than losing a 100 dollar bet.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
nah, I love my grandpa. He’s been a Giants fan forever so he can have this one. I’m the only person in the family that can talk half-way intelligently about baseball, so he likes to talk to me about SF’s starting rotation. He’s a big MadBum fan.
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ok completely off the wall question.
I moved to Chicago and the guy I moved in with has a cat. The cat is young and really cool. He is playful and all that. So I work a lot at my job and my roommate has been gone now for weeks and I have been left in charge of the cat. I feel bad for the cat because he is left alone all day. Usually when I leave for work he tries to make a break for it outside, but today he didn’t. It is like his spirit is being broken. This is sad to me. Is there any way to walk a cat with a leash? Any ideas? It is the big city so I can’t just let my roommates cat out. Will I look like a weirdo walking a cat on a leash? This is a serious inquiry by the way.
Get one of those harness-y things and walking him outside shouldn’t be a problem.
Catnip/toys may help too
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Not ever
Owning a cat, all I can say is that I think cats need diversions at home but from what I know, inside cats should remain inside
by bhsportsguy on Dec 29, 2010 10:31 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
If you try walking the cat he’ll be openly hostile to you and only pretend to care about you when you have food.
So, really, nothing will go wrong.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Cool thanks for the info. I guess I should look for a harness type thing then.
I just wasn’t sure if a cat would flip out if it was on a leash. I don’t really care about looking like a weirdo. Just wondering how common cat walking is.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Depends on the cat
some cats hate leashes and will fight it like crazy, others will make do, but yes you will look silly walking a cat on a leash. Get him a scooba for company.
I’ve put them outside on leashes in my yard, but never walked them around a block.
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions
Whoa, he would love that thing.
How much is one of those?
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
To much
and they don’t appear to be very good compared to the Roomba. However cats seems to be frightened of the Roomba.
If it is a young cat I’d actually invest in a good cat tree and put it near a window if you have one.
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Well he has cat toys and a scratching post thing.
I am just going to try buying a harness tonight and walk him. If he likes it, than cool, if not, at least I tried and my roommate can get back and give his cat some attention.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 10:49 AM PST up reply actions
you could also play with him, too. I find that if I wrap my arm up in a sweatshirt sleeve or something, I can play with my cat (he kicks me with his hind legs and stuff, but it doesn’t really hurt). Or get some newspaper, tear off a strip, and go to town.
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Oh I play with him
I just feel like he gets nuts because he is alone for 10 hours a day and he really seems interested in wanting to go outside. So if I get a harness and leash, he can check outside and freeze for a minute.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
You could also take it to Coyote World amusement park
That would give it a renewed appreciation of home.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
hehe, yeah they don't have coyotes out here, so he has no idea
what dangers california cats face.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
I used to walk my cat when I lived in Venice Beach
(I kid you not!) But it helps if they get started on that concept when very young. harder to get them to go along with it when an older cat. Is the backyard fenced in and secure? Why not let him out for a bit at least during the day, under supervision. When they can run around a bit they will be less depressed. You can also get a toy like a laser beam thing or a catnip mouse or something to interact with them at night so they can get some play in.
And if you’re not against it give him a lap to sit on when you’re home, too.
Play, outside time, catnip, a lap. That’s all he needs.
your roomie sounds kinda neglectful about him.
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Thanks for the tips!
That helps. The only problem is I live in an apartment on a busy street. I play with him and let him lay around on me, I don’t mind that. I just feel like he really wants to go outside and if he at least can go out a little bit on a leash, he won’t feel depressed. So if he gets to walk outside in the snow for 20 minutes he might appreciate sitting all day. It is one of those things where I feel I wil eventually end up with this guys cat. But hey, the cat is young so maybe he can learn to walk on a leash a bit.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah I forgot you had to deal with the inclement weather right now too
There’s only so much you can do til his owner comes back. But some indoor playing is a good thing, make him get tired out from that, give him a lap to sit on if he wants, and he’ll be ok.
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People put their children on leashes...
if you care that much about the cat, then who cares if u look like a weirdo by walking it on a leash? Aside from that, I’ve seen people walk cats on leashes, and i think it’s cute.
i think a cat leash is different than a dog leash, in that it goes on the body, not one that goes on the collar.
Right
it has to be harness type. Not so much looking silly but walking a cat simply isn’t very productive. They will probably not move, then run, then get frustrated.
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by meercatjohn on Dec 29, 2010 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
As a stay at home dad of a crazy ass 3 year old and a 10 month old
Nothing makes me cringe as much as seeing a kid on a leash. I always think, at home is the kid in a crate?
Well, people walk cats and dogs on leashes...
And they (usually) aren’t in crates.
Chad Billingsley: The Man With the Golden Thighs
well that’s true..I still cringe though. I see so much over protection and laziness out there and that seems to be the intersection of the two. But to each his own. I only care for a second, laugh a little and then move on.
by Jason Ungar on Dec 29, 2010 11:08 AM PST up reply actions
60 minutes did a report on crate children. They were reported to have very wooden reflexes, combined with a John Wooden view of life.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Leashes are useless
if the kid knows whats up. Me and my brother never had a problem getting out of them or simply getting away. Really all you need is a running start when they aren’t paying attention.
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You are the first person
who I’ve ever met who was ever on a leash.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
This should surprise everyone: I was never leashed.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
To bad
it would have been fun to say “Unleash the Maddz”
like Clash of the Titans
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
different pet names for your significant other
honey, and sweeheart then become Mistress/Master. :)
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by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Anybody going to the Rose Parade this year?
I’ve lived within 2 miles of it for the last 18 years and still haven’t seen it. I do enjoy the fighter plane fly overs since they circle over my house before the parade starts.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
It sucks in person in my opinion.
Maybe because I was hungover and it was drizzling and I had to take a wiz. The Stealth Bomber was cool though.
by Ian Capilouto on Dec 29, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Trying to get tickets as I write this.
found out my wife had some cousins who were season ticket TCU holders and decided at the last minute to watch the game, so we are trying to get them tickets. Not easy, pricey buggers if you don’t want to camp out. I’ve sat on the street and I’ve sat in the grandstands. Both have the plusses and minuses but since my wife will not camp out, it is the grandstands for us this year.
I’ve always enjoyed it.
If I lived two miles away I’d be there every Jan 1st.
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
I live less than a half mile away
so I’ll probably be walking up at around 8:30, which is when it should get to Marengo
by Brandon Lennox on Dec 29, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
I'm parking at Brandons:)
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by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
Yep. My son’s in it.
I lived in So Cal my entier life without going to, or wanting to go to, the Rose Parade. 6 years ago my kid’s high school band was in it, and my 3 girls marched (2 in color guard, 1 drummer). Then last year they made it again and my son (drummer) was in it. So I figured I was done. But then the folks doing the opening ceremony called the high school and asked if they could have our drumline and colorguard join them. So I have get to haul my ass up there pre-dawn and watch again.
I will say, however, as much as I dislike parades and the crowds there, seeing my kids march in it has been special twice and I’m sure it will be again this year. Consider me one proud papa.
by KellyStephen on Dec 29, 2010 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Meeting with Ice-Breaker exercise
Stand up and say something you have never done, if others have not done it, they stand up too.
Mine: “I have never heard a single lyric of a Justin Bieber song” Two stood up with me. The rest looked on in envy (not really but I did get a few “consider yourself lucky” lines)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 11:20 AM PST reply actions
At Christmas I asked my girlfriend’s beautiful and smart 7 year old niece what Santa brought her.
The first thing out of her mouth was… "A Justin Bieber poster… "
Therefore I can’t be anti-Justin Bieber even if I wanted to.
Having a violent opinion on Justin Beiber is like having a violent opinion on some Disney Channel show, it’s not for you.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not really all anti-Beiber myself
it’s just funny to me that him being such a media darling right now, I can say I have never heard his music.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
I can hear Vin now...
and why do I always hear his voice when on this blog??
“And for the Justin Bieber marching and chowder society…!”
What is a marching and chowder society anyway? Ha, does it really matter?
not when Vin says it!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
This
Though I’d probably draw the line on Barney
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
OHHHHHH BABY BABY BABY OHHHHHHHHH.
There, ruined for life.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
doesn't count
i’m still free. I’m sure my streak will end some day, and I’ll do a lap around the field when it does.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions
Rosenthal says A's are out on Beltre
is Ned ironing his swooping cape? (not likely, but I wanted to put that image in everyone’s head, it makes me laugh.)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 11:27 AM PST reply actions
The Cape
It would be wonderful if this is happening. A’s are in need of a 3rd base, perhaps we could trade Blake if we got Beltre for one of their outfielders. One can only dream.
by wineracquet on Dec 29, 2010 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
well they do currently
have Kouzmanoff, and he’s younger so why trade for an aging 3rd baseman?
That “The Cape” show looks interesting.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Normally I'd agree but...
Because Blake is still better than Kouzmanoff? That said, I doubt the A’s would do it.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Kouzmanoff and Blake are pretty similar at this point, both gonna make five million, both had a WAR about 2.8 last year, but Kouz is younger.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
That would be funny if
Carroll gets in the lineup as our LF. Not in a funny way that makes you laugh.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
you'll laugh
if only because the world has gone MAD!!!! STARK RAVING MAD!!!!!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Bragging?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t you live with your parents?
Who’s the beautiful woman? Is she related to you?
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
My parents are worse than bachelors — we have like 5 different bags of nuts. Almonds, pecans, peanuts…if I have to wake up once more to my mom making a joke about being “nutty” before 8 am, I am going to…be more than mildly upset.
Also, we have no food in the house. :(
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Nuts aren’t food?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
Well…they are…but that’s about it. That and two different kinds of rice in mass quantities.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?
rice and nuts? That should get you through the apocalypse
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Legit question
this has the smell of a Seinfeld episode. She was everything I ever dreamed of but dammit she made me do the dishes.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
Then maybe
you should sleep with an ugly woman and make her breakfeast, she would surely do the dishes.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
And that’s why it builds character.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Not so good compared to a beautiful woman who cooks the breakfast and offers to help wash dishes too……. Trust me, such a thing does exist.
Rule says that you have to be the one that makes the omelet, sorry bro.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
They are always changing
no point in learning them.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, because our need to listened to and taken seriously is totally ever shifting
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
how do breakfast preferences change?!
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Who knew what a fritata was years ago?
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
the hell is a fritata?
You get OJ with wheat bread, mayo, pepper, kraft single and 2 eggs in the GScott house.
Otherwise, I have some almonds for you.
*tips cap*
Dude, you’ve gotta get some better cheese. Step up the game son.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
What he said.
Kraft = I don’t see this going to far.
Definite weakness
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
I made myself breakfast yesterday. I added goat cheese to my eggs. I’m still not sure how I feel about it.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
If I’m making her breakfast, it was a pretty good night, so the cheese doesn’t matter as much.
*tips cap*
Hey it could be one of those mystery things that kills you in the morning. Great night, but then they notice you’ve got The Postman on DVD in the morning, and suddenly things go wrong for reasons you’ll never figure out.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Read the book that it was based on,
Then try sitting through that…………………..Thing!
I found that book mostly on accident
Didn’t even realize the movie was based on a book. As it turned out, it really wasn’t :D
+1 on the book being awesome too. David Brin is great if you enjoy heavily technical sci-fi.
what’s wrong with french toast?
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Nor is a woman
in todays world I’ve met more men who can cook then woman.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
I can cook! I’m awesome!
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
TBLA Potluck night at Reg’s place!
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Reg can cook. I like to tease him about not cooking chicken due to excitement caused by mango salsa but he can cook
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
If it ever happens
Maddz needs to put some almonds on a slice of kraft cheese for his breakfeast.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t know if we even have kraft singles in my house
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
I think he was making fun of my cooking skills. You know, to go along with my sweatpants
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Then I would have no pants. This would be problematic.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
to cut with the edge of her satire as she stands sweatpantless
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 admit it...
i burned the garlic bread in addition to burning myself on the oven.
But I do wash the dishes, and make great grilled cheese sandwiches!
That stuff works too, but breakfast evolves.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
I know,
I tried Cap’n crunch for the first time in years and could not finish the bowl.
Shredded your palette didn’t it?
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
so painful yet so good
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Right
now I have a craving for a shredded palette.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
And tasted like plastic.
I think I now know what happened to the old styrofome burger containers that did not get converted into animal feed.
yeah, because our need to listened to and taken seriously is totally ever shifting
if I’m still around by breakfast time, that means I will probably have to make awkward small talk and that + hangover = terrible
Nuff said
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions
Guy is on the hook for breakfast in the morning. Woman has the option to decline.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Man code violation:
Revealing to much about the code in public.
by Grimjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Good parts of working in a small company
Someone brought soup today for everyone.
Plus Rolls
Smart, they separated the noodles so they would not get soggy. Sausage, tomatoes, onions, beans, carrots. Man this is good.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
Totally
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Question: Can you really learn about hitting at Albuquerque?
Or is it just a place to stash Sands and Robinson for a year?
Sure. It’s not like they’re facing wiffle ball pitchers.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
You can learn that hitting baseballs really far is awesome.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
closest thing to MLB pitching
they’ll face before the show.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
like Dana Eveland and Josh Towers.
I guess it really depends on how each team is run.
*tips cap*
well they'll be on the Topes too
so it’s not like they’ll be facing them, but yeah I get your point. But not all the AAA pitchers are retreads hoping to get back in. Some are the hot prospects waiting for their chance.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Plus they will need all the
help they can get scoring runs with the above pitchers named.
I think that is a legit question.
Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen
by Phil Gurnee on Dec 29, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
well I avg about 225 off the tee in Golf and hit a 400 yard bomb playing a round there on vacation once with my dad. 300 in the air prob and 100 yards of roll since it was fucking freezing out. snowy like. We were like the priest in Caddyshack, the only two on the course. No lightning thous so we survived.
by Jason Ungar on Dec 29, 2010 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
Note to self
Take golf vacation in Albequerque.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Note to Michael White
book the entire weekend for golf. The whole “Land of Enchantment” bullshit is a lie.
*tips cap*
joking aside I can’t recall one of the places we played but it was between ALB and Santa Fe on an Indian Reservation and it was so beautiful. so awesome. just this course careved outta red clay rock etc..i’ll try and figure out the name for you.
by Jason Ungar on Dec 29, 2010 12:51 PM PST up reply actions
One or both of them will start the year in Chattanooga.
The AAA outfield will feature guys like Hoffmann, Oeltjen and Anthony Jackson.
by silverwidow on Dec 29, 2010 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
My guess is Sands starts in AA, Trayvon in AAA.
Ned will be excited to see Trayvon’s enhanced slugging percentage and OPS so he can trade him for the best middle reliever on the market when we are 6 games out in July.
by BFDC on Dec 29, 2010 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Phil would not
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
Don't know
but I’d never trade a possible positional starter for a relief pitcher. I’m of the belief you can turn anyone into a relief pitcher and would never trade anyone of consequence for one.
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
and you say
you’d make a horrible GM? :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Not sure why Link would start. Probably someone like Tim Corcoran will fill in the back of that rotation.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
I expect more NRI's this January
who will fill up that rotation.
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
My sister made turkey noodle soup on December 26, using stock from the two turkeys she made on Christmas Eve. It was wonderful.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 12:58 PM PST up reply actions
Here?
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 Dec 29, 2010 1:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
now see, if you were a guy
we could ask if that made you, the PHO KING!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
it sofa king would!
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
Listening to the glee in Bill Simmons’ voice talking about the Lakers demise on his latest podcast makes me want to re-listen to his podcast from two years ago when he had Steve Kerr on, trying to convince Kerr the Celtics were a lock to break the Bulls’ 72-win record.
I had never even heard of the guy
until this: http://www.bronxbanterblog.com/2010/12/17/the-book-of-basketball-and-staggering-casual-sexism/
Worth a read if you haven’t already . . .
Major sports columnist has no problem with casual sexism? Shocking.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for the link
reading it now.
Bronx Banter is still top notch I see.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
I see that neither
you nor Jon had ever heard of Simmons. I find that rather shocking actually. I mean, he’s got his annoying schtick and the article you linked was certainly off-putting but he’s probably the most well known guy at what he does.
I’ve definitely noticed the sexism before but reading all those passages in one place was a lot.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
How many Arb cases did the Dodgers have last offseason?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:13 PM PST reply actions
guess I should repharse
how many were eligible last offseason?
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Off the top of my head
Broxton
Ethier
Kemp
Billingsley
Kuo
Repko
Sherrill
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
I knew it was a large number
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
and
thank you, all of you
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
At least he didn’t sell his trophies.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
or his jersey
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
that is beyond ridiculous
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
And of course it’s set in Nashville. Figures.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
I’m guessing the wardrobe department was fully stocked with sweatpants.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
Harmony Korine is one effed up filmmaker.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
someone should tell him you’re supposed to sell your nudie pics, not the other way around
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 1:32 PM PST up reply actions
that $50,000 may just be the
NFL finders fee.
Jenn Sterger
did not want a piece of Graybush
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
The punishment
was for not cooperating with the investigation. They told him if he had admitted it, the fine would have been larger.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
so the fine for the crotch pics hasn’t been laid down yet?
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
Over at Minor League Ball
John Sickels has his preliminary list of Dodger prospects out. This is just a list of 37; the top 20 rankings will likely come tomorrow.
There was a discussion yesterday as well.
I pass a wisconsin ‘motorcade’ every morning on the way to century city.. they have cop motorcycles with the ‘w’ logo on front dirivng with some luxury sedan.. have no idea where they are going..
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Dec 29, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t really watched any yet. Been at work.
Looking forward to the Rose Bowl, national chamiponship and Sugar Bowl.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
i remember when Nebraska played Miami in the Rose Bowl, if you were a grass field in the city of Pasadena, you had a Nebraska camper parked on your grass field
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Jeff Bagwell on steroids: http://es.pn/eMveR1
“He’s denying taking roids, well those sound like the words of a man who used roids to me”
@andrewngrant
and Camanitti and Gonzalez and Biggo
No way those guys did stuff like that?
by 68elcamino427 on Dec 29, 2010 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
Everyone who played in the 90s probably did roids, and they ranged from tiny shitty players to Barry. Once you get to the “guess who did roids and keep them out of the hall” game it gets dumb.
Basically, if you say no to any non confirmed roids user, but yes to Griffey, you’re being terrible.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 3:59 PM PST up reply actions
But but but
GRiffey had that dinner and told bonds he didn’t want to do steroids!
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
Just catching up on this
It is beyond me how a man can take down those quotes from Bagwell and then write the “writer’s note” that he wrote.
You all know all this, but: I suppose that one of the stories of the steroid era is the don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy, in which baseball officials looked the other way as ballplayers doped for a decade, so sure, perhaps some skepticism is in order. That said, that skepticism can’t exist in a vacuum, and this comes off as one more writer up on his high horse, making blind accusations with no evidence, ignoring the huge implications of — as Reg says above — the reasons why it is probable that the vast majority of players used steroids.
Still, if Bagwell does not make the Hall, I find this line of reasoning entertaining:
1. Once upon a time, Bagwell’s numbers would have been good enough
2. But the steroid era forces us to re-evaluate those numbers
3. And that said, we don’t want to put steroid users in the Hall
4. We have no evidence that Bagwell used steroids during this period, but a lot of players did, and he hit a lot of home runs
5. Therefore, we will assume that Bagwell used steroids, and the fact that (a) he probably used steroids and (b) didn’t hit quite as well as some other guys who also definitely used steroids, we will keep him out of the Hall.
I love that.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Dec 29, 2010 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
No problem...
So you have deleted the little conversation too??
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Wow
Josie et Silverwidow ecrivent correctement le français… Pourtant ce n’est pas la langue la plus facile a ecrire…
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Il était une exigence secondaire de langue, si je fais des erreurs
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Ce n'est pas tres grave si tu fais des erreurs Josie, moi aussi j'en fais lorsque j'ecris en anglais
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Alors, qui pensez-vous va gagner la Ligue 1 cette année?
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:57 PM PST up reply actions
Cette saison est la plus homogène depuis des années, il n’y a pas vraiment d’équipes qui se dégagent car les 10 premiers ne sont séparés que de 5 points.
Cependant, 4 ou 5 équipes sont plus fortes que les autres au regard de leur effectif:
Lille
Paris Saint Germain
Marseille
Lyon
Rennes
Meme si Rennes manque d’attaquants du au départ de Gyan à Sunderland.
On en saura plus à partir de la 27ème ou 28ème journée.
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Paris Saint-Germain sont mes préférés. Allez PSG! Cela a été amusant, j’ai besoin de courir, mais j’espère que nous pourrons discuter à nouveau bientôt!
P.S. J’avais l’habitude de travailler dans une boulangerie française, donc je enracinée pour la France dans le dernier championnat Euro. J’ai dû regarder les matchs dans un café italien. Ils m’ont donné beaucoup de mal.
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:11 PM PST up reply actions
Ah, ça fait plaisir d'avoir une supportrice du Paris Saint Germain
Tu as du t’apercevoir de la culture du “soccer” en France par rapport aux américains. Quelles sont les différences entre les deux pays? (si il y en a bien sur)?
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Les fans de football américain, soit veux être comme l’Angleterre, ou si vous voulez être comme le Mexique. Ce n’est pas aussi simple que cela, mais ce sont les deux types de fans que je vois. Les fans de football français me rappellent les fans de football anglais, très passionné et vocales. Américains ne sont pas encore là.
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
C’est normal que les américains ne sont pas encore au niveau des européens mais on sent une vraie passion grandissante autour du soccer
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
What do you mean??
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
He’s joking, but so there’s no confusion, cartoons of naked women is also not allowed.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Il veut savoir si caricatures nus sont d’accord
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
Il est regrettable avoir quelqu’un qui peut couper à travers vos conneries
or
It’s unfortunate having someone who can cut through your bullshit
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
Why Americans are all Puritans? Is it for cultural reasons, mentality?
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Why are all French pussies who can't fight?
/fun with stereotypes
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 3:57 PM PST up reply actions
It’s obviously not about being a “puritan.” I was not personally offended by the image even if I’m apparently the one who had the strongest reaction to it.
It’s about me not wanting to get fired.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
Of course I understand Micheal
My question wasn’t concerned TBLA, but in your society…
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
That is a different ballgame that may never be answered correctly though I’m sure some brilliant people are talking about it as we speak.
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’ve got a theory about America’s obsession with a pastoral lifestyle and how that’s kept us bound to social rules that we adopted from England, France and the like back in the Victorian age, but they (europe) have since moved on from…but the theory is still half baked and only bar conversation
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
On that note,
Who’s going to the Bar meet up on NYE?
If we are talking about the site
that is not my call nor concern.
If we are talking about American society vs. Western Europe, I would say the biggest difference is that America is more religious than Europe, certainly more people identify themselves that way here in the U.S.
That's what i'm talking about...
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Mitch Williams just mentioned the Dodgers "In by 3rd, out by 7th" BS
dead to me.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 4:07 PM PST reply actions
Things Dodger fans are very very defensive about
1. In by 3rd out by 7th
2. Vin Scully criticism
3.
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
it’s just at this point repeating that phrase shows a commitment to repeating things and not a commitment to knowing things. LA has the worst traffic in the country, we get it, it’s hilarious, move on.
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
Mitch Williams
had a front row seat to many a ball game in Los Angeles. So your saying he’s just repeating the mantra and not using his own 10 years of experience?
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
Wild guess
Dodger
Oakland Coliseum
Astrodome
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
Baseball was happening in Camden and Toronto
in the 90’s.
Winning matters.
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 think at no time
has the Oakland franchise been in the top attendance.
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
Without having looked it up, I was thinking the Coliseum’s capacity was just enormous.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
And the Bash Brothers!
That was the 90s right? Maybe it was the 80s.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
It is
I just don’t remember them ever drawing big crowds even when they were the dominant AL team in the early 70’s but I could be wrong.
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
Dodger Stadium by far the attendance leader of the 70’s,
http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/1970-79attendance.htm
DS has been baseball’s shinning beacon for as long as it’s been standing, from what I remember
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
Did the Reds
Change ballparks in the middle of the 1970 season? Because there is attendance numbers in 1970 for Riverfront Stadium and Crosley Field
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:57 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds right
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
still, even when Oakland was winning in the 70s they had days of 700 people in attendance
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:43 PM PST up reply actions
The attendance
figures of the 1960’s early 70’s made me wonder how some franchises survived.
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’m sure moving into county funded stadiums helped a ton of teams make black, but also hurt their attendance at the same time
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
And we all watch an awful lot of Dodgers road games on TV….sure seems like fans leave early at other ballparks too.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:24 PM PST up reply actions
I’m say either he’s never had that same seat to a game in San Francisco, he’s always had priority parking and has never had to wait an hour between the Dodger Stadium exit on the freeway and reaching the turnstile, or he doesn’t bring two kids to the game who fall asleep by the sixth.
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 4:24 PM PST up reply actions
All of the comments seem to be missing the point
I’ve no doubt that many fans arrive in the 3rd and leave in the 7th, but from my 40 years of perspective they are not the same fans. Meaning if you arrived late you stay later, if you arrived early and have kids you leave earlier. There is the exception of business fans who I’ve seen arrive late and leave after a few innings because face they only got the tickets from someone in the company and are not Dodger fans.
I will say that no Dodger fan, meaning someone who follows the team has ever only stayed four innings at a game unless he had to leave for family reasons.
This happens with every stadium, but maybe more so with LA because 40,000 – 50,000 fans are at the game and it is harder getting in and out with that many fans. The fans in Pitt have no problem getting in and out when your only dealing with 15,000 – 25,000 a game.
Anyway Mitch didn’t say that ONLY Dodger fans did this, simply that they did.
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 a god awful fractured comment
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
4. Dodger Dogs (I don’t get it, but many fans love them)
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I love them because they’re at Dodger Stadium but wouldn’t defend them as an example of a good hot dog.
This
as anyone can attest who has actually purchased them and then grilled them.
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
That’s a good one.
But as me and marty can attest, that isn’t universal while I don’t think there’s any Dodger fan who would tolerate someone bashing vin scully or who finds humor in the in by 3rd out by 7th thing.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions
True
but if some bozo starts degrading Dodger Stadium who is not one of us, don’t even you get defensive about it even if you think a Downtown Stadium makes more sense for everyone?
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
Thought so
it is like you and I dissing all the problems with Matt Kemp and then some bozo fan telling us that Matt Kemp is an idiot, we’d jump on him even if what he said had some truth behind it.
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 don't think that we would need to jump on him.
If he is at DS so bleacher creacher will take care of that for us. If they bring that weak sauce hear, he faces eric’s mighty “BAN HAMMER”!
6. Beach Balls. As in we’re not all idiots bringing them in.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
I would classify beach ball as a completely divisive issue. A ton of people love them. Many of us hate them.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
I would hope that most people who like them are 12 years old or below.
They don’t bother me but I definitely don’t like them or want them. I am much more annoyed by the wave, especially when our team is in the field or it’s a close game. My dad for years tried to convince people in our section not to participate in the wave at least when our team was pitching but it never worked.
No way man. I see way older people than that going bat shit for those stupid balls.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
Light Tower Beachball Snipers
The only answer.
by jim hitchcock (railway) on Dec 29, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
I used to
despise the beach ball, but I’ve been won over because so many of the 12 and under crowd really enjoy them. I just wish they didn’t do the beach balls during game play but only brought them out between innings and then tucked them away when the batter steps in.
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
Continuing
I think if the Dodgers embraced that scenario and instead of making their ushers look like idiots trying to chase down beach balls but educated the attendance that they could indulge in the beach balls during inning breaks and to please hold them during play, that would work.
I mean how often have the fans been asked to behave and they didn’t?
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 really like the Tampa Bay Buccanneers triplets:
Josh Freeman
LeGarrette Blount
Mike Williams
All 23 or younger. Once they tighten up their defense, this will be an terrific team. They’ll start pushing ATL and NO next year.
Assuming Carolina improves their young core
You’re absolutely right.
"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
3 good teams in the NFL
makes a stacked division.
"The trouble with programmers is that you can never tell what a programmer is doing until it’s too late."
I'm happy
I have no idea who that is.
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
Good for him, and good for his brain. Did not want to see him get knocked out by Matt Hamill or someone.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions
finally says it
maybe he’ll be the third commentator with Goldberg and Rogan like Coutoure was a while back. Though I have no idea how he’d do in that role, he always seemed kinda low key in interviews.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 4:54 PM PST up reply actions
Think the dudes brain is too scrambled for that. Most of his job is probably gonna be signing autographs.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
seems like he's doing fighter relations etc.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds like a good job for him.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 5:04 PM PST up reply actions
with people's jaws
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
Need to rant
For the second time in two weeks, Mitch Williams blasted west coast fans, and Dodger fans in particular today. Just before Russell Martin signed with NY, Williams said he needed to go to an east coast team because the expectations are so much higher and Martin would therefore play harder and thrive. Guess 2006-07 were fluke seasons and Martin played well in spite of Dodger fans. Apparently, we Dodger fans do not expect good baseball and playoff teams. Then today he was amazed that Beltre played so well in 2004 because Dodger fans “get there in the 3rd and leave in the 7th”.
Clearly, Williams is an analytical wizard. Can’t believe he isn’t a GM or manager somewhere. Really, what credentials does he have other than giving up one of the most famous HRs in MLB history?
In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened
Ex player who’s famous enough to have a name, but not so famous that he doesn’t need the money.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Tell Wild Thing
That the Blue Jays called and invited him to the 20th Reunion of their world Series win from 91.
Ha Ha
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's funny is
they did have a reunion of that team and he stated he should have been invited. He’s comedic, which helps him. I don’t hate him, but that was an ignorant thing he said today and he shouldn’t spread that kind of thing, IMHO
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
Not just Mitch
the whole ESPN / MLB Network simply have an East Coast bias. Wait until D Lowe is an analyst, you’ll probably flip a switch from the things he will say.
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
“The only thing I liked about the west coast was the reporters”
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
LOL
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
Another reason to dislike Derek Lowe
He is partially responsible for Carolyn Hughes being off the air.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:08 PM PST up reply actions
I miss the main reason to watch Lindsey Soto.
by Tripon on Dec 29, 2010 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Mitchy Poo also said something about
“They don’t have the kind of expectations of their baseball teams.” I just thought, “He should see TBLA”
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
It’s a nightmare out in Pittsburgh.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 5:11 PM PST up reply actions
Mitch appears too chicken to be on twitter himself
as far as I can tell, but there’s always @MLBNetwork if anyone feels like articulating their feelings about it directly.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Lakers starting Bynum
interesting.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:12 PM PST reply actions
It was just a matter of time
And I was looking at the upcoming schedule for the Lakers…well first off, they just have to start playing better, but after tonight’s game, they should be favored in each of their next 11 games (they are at Dallas on January 19), so they could make a nice little run here.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions
Knicks are playing well too
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
[Pats Mike D’Antoni on head]
Aww, how cute.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:18 PM PST up reply actions
They were favored against Milwaukee and Miami too.
by Michael White on Dec 29, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
First step is identifying the smell. Next step is washing it off.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions
That’s like 45th down the list of current problems right now.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
I’m not up on basketball….. Are the Lakers winning it again this year or no? Are they just lying in the weeds right now, ready to pounce when it’s all on the line? Or are they just outmatched this season?
depends
on who you ask
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Way too early to tell
IMO there are only seven teams in the hunt for an NBA title this season (Boston, Miami, and Orlando in the East; Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, and Jazz in the West). A lot will depend on health and home court advantage in the playoffs, and of course matchups.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
You forgot Oklahoma too...
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Unless they make a deadline move, they aren’t deep enough, this year at least.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
Heat may be the same way
if one of the Big 3 gets hurt they could be screwed
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Agree with you...
A lack of bench could paid the full price for the Heat…
East:
1/ Boston
2/ Orlando
3/ Heat
4/ Chicago
West:
1/ Lakers
2/ Spurs
3/ Mavs
4/ Jazz
Western is stronger than the Eastern Conference, most of the Western teams could dominate the Eastern Conference
"Oh ville lumière, sens la chaleur de notre coeur, vois-tu notre ferveur quand nous marchons près de toi. Dans cette conquête, chasser l'ennemi, enfin pour que nos couleurs brillent encore..."
"Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap) et nous chantons en choeur (clap clap clap clap). Nous sommes les parisiens (clap clap clap clap), fidèles à nos couleurs (clap clap clap clap). Lololo lololo, lololo lololo"
Kiss my Aul[ass], hahaha
Celtics may have lost Kevin Garnett
Injures knee on dunk.
I expect to hear a Simmons podcast on the pending Celtic’s demise.
by Julio Nievas on Dec 29, 2010 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
I wont hear it
would require me to listen to it
but i would probably be a sucker enough to read it
by Hollywood Joe on Dec 29, 2010 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
it's sad
because I actually like Simmons but reading some of those footnotes was just…awful.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
He writes honestly, I think
makes him awful and real and funny and boring all at once
by Hollywood Joe on Dec 29, 2010 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
It’s sad really, Simmons got famous in his mid 20s because he wrote about stuff that dudes in their mid 20s can identify with, women, beer, and sports. Unfortunately he got stuck with that as his schtick and now he can never really grow up, because, well, much more age appropriate attitudes aren’t nearly as appealing to the type of guy that really likes Bill Simmons.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
This is also way more thought than I think anyone has put into Bill Simmons.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
now that
is an interesting analogy.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
there's no excuse for it
it just means he’s a jackass and I won’t be reading his stuff anymore.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
Don’t get me wrong, he’s a jackass, but society contributed to it.
@andrewngrant
by regfairfield on Dec 29, 2010 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
It's funny
I tend to read people I disagree with more than ones I agree with. In politics, I almost never read someone who’s opinion I share. It’s weird to me, but I guess I like to ridicule the other side more than cheer mine.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man
Lolamar Odom
Just shamed the hornets something fierce
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Dec 29, 2010 7:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
that was
swesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
I also enjoyed Bynum nearly posterizing Mbenga via crab dribble but he blew the dunk. =\
by hee came hee seop'd he choi'd on Dec 29, 2010 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
Another Great Dodger Christmas this year
Every year my wife and her family get me Dodger memoribilia for Christmas. This year was a 1953 Topps Preacher Roe BB card from my father in law and my wife gave me a 33 1/3 record of the last inning of Vin’s call of Koufax’s perfect game. The record was originally sold at the stadium by Danny Goodman concessions.
It’s a quiet night so I thought I’d share.
In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened
saw that
awesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
Note: I don’t actually hope that Kemp hits worse than last year. That would be very, very bad for the Dodgers.
That said, if Kemp actually does hit worse than he did last year, it will warm the cold, cold lump of lead where I used to have a heart to see the stories about how Kemp is playing worse because he is heartsick over losing Rihanna.
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Dec 29, 2010 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
behind every great man is a woman
rolling her eyes. :)
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
40 best calls of the year
but only two were Vin. Reflects more on the poor year the Dodger’s had then anything else I think. Ah well.
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:01 PM PST reply actions
Dude
Batting cages are awesoke but my entire body hurts right now.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
by Maddz on Dec 29, 2010 9:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You’re supposed to get out of the way on those inside pitches.
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 9:30 PM PST up reply actions
wish someone would have told me that as a young young lad
and not to stand ON the base……..
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on Dec 29, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
I knew I was getting something messed up.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
by Maddz on Dec 29, 2010 10:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I may. I hope not though.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
by Maddz on Dec 29, 2010 11:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
“I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?” – Major Wes Jansen
Any relation to our Dutch Rudder?
Now with 33% more Kavula
by Humma Kavula on Dec 29, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
Sadly, no, that’s a quote from a Star Wars novel. :)
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
by Maddz on Dec 29, 2010 10:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I did, actually. It was chill. But my right shoulder hurts a lot.
"I am slain. What mischance ever brought me to this dismal world, where bags of paint would spell my doom?" - Major Wes Jansen
by Maddz on Dec 29, 2010 10:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Apparently the Kings vs. Grizzlies ended in crazy fashion, like 3 go-ahead shots in final 16 seconds, including 3/4 court buzzer beater. I haven’t seen it yet.
Am I the only one
who loves the fact that we have a whole block of French on the site a few threads up.
hey it’s the offseason, when TBLA allows soccer discussion, sometimes in French
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
I know
It is just my default answer when anyone says “Am I the only one…”
by Eric Stephen on Dec 29, 2010 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
it’s a good answer, shinny and everything
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
I can use google translate to speak in other langauges
Cada nación tiene sus puntos positivos, aunque, por supuesto, todo palidece a la luz brillante de Barcelona.
if only I could post that in Catalonian
by Josie Becker on Dec 29, 2010 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
Oh man, I know this can't be too good. But I'm going to love this.
http://www.littledimsum.com/index.html
A dim sum take out place in Carson, right off the 110.
Even though last year
was an even year (2010) I find it very odd how Kemp performed, considering next year is an odd year (2011) I expect him to even things out……Confucious say
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
fingers crossed
Hope Rubby becomes a mainstay in the rotation for years to come
"They will never ketchup to all of the energy that I've mustard"
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