Game Thread: Twins @ Orioles, 8/31 @ 12:35pm CT

[Riverbrian]

So... The wife and I drove to Argyle Minnesota for dinner last night... About 45 minutes away.

 

She was told by a friend that the restaurant is worth the drive so she's wanted to do this for awhile.

 

We get there... It's closed for the Labor Day weekend.

 

So we go to Warren Minnesota and eat there.

 

It was Ok... But the menu prices still have me confused.

 

My wife had the walleye... The price 17 99 for one fillet... 19 99 for two fillets. I told her to get two.

I had the Chicken... 10 95 for a 2 piece Dinner 11 95 for a bucket of 8. I got the bucket of 8.

 

My math was working for me... I'm glad I learned that in kindergarten.

[Riverbrian]

Yeah, that Beane is magical, with all the world series and AL pennants his team has won with his can't-lose strategies.

LOL... As the Animals once sang... Please don't let me be misunderstood.

 

I don't bow at his alter. He's just a guy and he seems to be a crazy guy on occasion. I don't place him above other GM's.

 

But... I think he has guts... Right or wrong... The trades he makes... Other GM's wouldn't do.

[JB_Iowa]

So... The wife and I drove to Argyle Minnesota for dinner last night... About 45 minutes away.

 

She was told by a friend that the restaurant is worth the drive so she's wanted to do this for awhile.

 

We get there... It's closed for the Labor Day weekend.

 

So we go to Warren Minnesota and eat there.

 

It was Ok... But the menu prices still have me confused.

 

My wife had the walleye... The price 17 99 for one fillet... 19 99 for two fillets. I told her to get two.

I had the Chicken... 10 95 for a 2 piece Dinner 11 95 for a bucket of 8. I got the bucket of 8.

 

My math was working for me... I'm glad I learned that in kindergarten.

 

And leftovers are always good.  Send that doggy bag this way.

[Squirrel]

LOL... As the Animals once sang... Please don't let me be misunderstood.

 

I don't bow at his alter. He's just a guy and he seems to be a crazy guy on occasion. I don't place him above other GM's.

 

But... I think he has guts... Right or wrong... The trades he makes... Other GM's wouldn't do.

Heh ... I know ... but without results it just seems to be doing something for the sake of doing something.  But I get what you're saying.  Wasn't really a jab at you ... just kind of a reality check for those who think he's so great.  But I'll give you crazy, just not sure it's panic or guts.

[Riverbrian]

And leftovers are always good.  Send that doggy bag this way.

Yep... We got leftovers and I like cold chicken.

 

But I've never seen prices like that. I was laughing all the way home.

[Squirrel]

I'm getting on a plane tomorrow morning ... the flight leaves at 8am; because it's Midway, it's recommended to get there 90 minutes early.  Because it's Midway, I know better and will plan on 120 minutes.  I need to get my Global Entry application done and in so I can try and lessen all my line waiting at airports.  Have I mentioned before how much I hate plane travel?  Ugh.  And I have a lot of it coming up with this tour in October.

[big dog]

Yeah, that Beane is magical, with all the world series and AL pennants his team has won with his can't-lose strategies.

 

and we know how those magic Beans worked out in the story about Jack.  Scary times.

[Riverbrian]

Heh ... I know ... but without results it just seems to be doing something for the sake of doing something.  But I get what you're saying.  Wasn't really a jab at you ... just kind of a reality check for those who think he's so great.  But I'll give you crazy, just not sure it's panic or guts.

The Dunn trade may be a panic move but his other deals seem to come in the off season or at Non Panic times.

 

I gotta go with Guts with a large dose of crazy.

[Riverbrian]

I'm getting on a plane tomorrow morning ... the flight leaves at 8am; because it's Midway, it's recommended to get there 90 minutes early. Because it's Midway, I know better and will plan on 120 minutes. I need to get my Global Entry application done and in so I can try and lessen all my line waiting at airports. Have I mentioned before how much I hate plane travel? Ugh. And I have a lot of it coming up with this tour in October.

You have a Mini and a Mini Convertable to boot... You should be Doin it like the Doobies... "Rockin Down the Highway".

[ashbury]

So... The wife and I drove to Argyle Minnesota for dinner last night... About 45 minutes away.

 

She was told by a friend that the restaurant is worth the drive so she's wanted to do this for awhile.

 

We get there... It's closed for the Labor Day weekend.

 

So we go to Warren Minnesota and eat there.

 

It was Ok... But the menu prices still have me confused.

 

My wife had the walleye... The price 17 99 for one fillet... 19 99 for two fillets. I told her to get two.

I had the Chicken... 10 95 for a 2 piece Dinner 11 95 for a bucket of 8. I got the bucket of 8.

 

My math was working for me... I'm glad I learned that in kindergarten.

It costs them 2 bucks in labor to cut that one fillet in half.

[Squirrel]

You have a Mini and a Mini Convertable to boot... You should be Doin it like the Doobies... "Rockin Down the Highway".

Because 5 days in Florida isn't worth 4 days on the road to go to/from.  But yes, when I have 2 weeks, I drive it.  Well, it's always my plan to drive it until my parents call me a week before and plead with me not to drive because it's too worrisome for them.  They always offer to pay, but no way am I taking money from them.

[Riverbrian]

My wife had the walleye... The price 17 99 for one fillet... 19 99 for two fillets. I told her to get two.

I had the Chicken... 10 95 for a 2 piece Dinner 11 95 for a bucket of 8. I got the bucket of 8.

My math was working for me... I'm glad I learned that in kindergarten.

Is it possible that this restaurant is owned by Merck or Johnson & Johnson.

 

You know... The 2nd pill cost 25 cents to make... The 1st pill cost 1 billion dollars.

[ashbury]

Yeah, that Beane is magical, with all the world series and AL pennants his team has won with his can't-lose strategies.

You try living in Oakland and see how much you accomplish.

[Squirrel]

You try living in Oakland and see how much you accomplish.

If I had money, I'd prefer living in San Francisco, tyvm.    (And I have my place all picked out, too!  Discovered it while walking all over the city one day.)

[Riverbrian]

It costs them 2 bucks in labor to cut that one fillet in half.

It's gonna be hard to top that post.

[Riverbrian]

You try living in Oakland and see how much you accomplish.

Yeah... All that gunfire is distracting.

[Squirrel]

It's gonna be hard to top that post.

But try anyway ... some times the attempts are just as entertaining.

[Squirrel]

Yeah... All that gunfire is distracting.

Lol ... that's kind of funny considering I live in Chicago.

[Riverbrian]

If I had money, I'd prefer living in San Francisco, tyvm. (And I have my place all picked out, too! Discovered it while walking all over the city one day.)

It's a one bedroom and it cost 1.6 million dollars.

 

Umm... You can order a 2nd bedroom at 1.7 million dollars.

[ScrapTheNickname]

Beane has guts and he's all in for this year.

 

He drained the farm for right now and it will have to be rebuilt later... He does rebuild frequently... In the coming years... He will trade Donaldson and others for prospects and start over.

 

I don't think I'd have that type of guts but I sit back and marvel at it.

Who's going to harvest the potatoes in Oakland? With the lack of farmers.

[ashbury]

If I had money, I'd prefer living in San Francisco, tyvm.    

You're not the only one, which coincidentally explains why it takes so much money.

[Squirrel]

It's a one bedroom and it cost 1.6 million dollars.

 

Umm... The 2nd bedroom cost 1.7 million dollars.

I did say ... 'if I had money' ... so I think from that, I'm in fantasy land and don't really care about the realities.

[ashbury]

It's a one bedroom and it cost 1.6 million dollars.

 

Umm... You can order a 2nd bedroom at 1.7 million dollars.

Wait, really?  If you're not going to make an offer, can you point me to the realtor for that one?  I thought those were all gone.  Maybe it's a teardown.  Have to check it out.

[ashbury]

Speaking of teardowns... how 'bout that Nolasco today?

[Riverbrian]

I'm looking at car dealership in Warren Minnesota Online.

 

2015 Chevy Mailbu for $26,935 and you can get two Mailbu's for $30,000.

[ashbury]

I'm looking at car dealership in Warren Minnesota Online.

 

2015 Chevy Mailbu for $26,935 and you can get two Mailbu's for $30,000.

Because it costs them significantly more than $2 in labor.

[USAFChief]

We can't even get an out when they hand us one.

[Riverbrian]

Because it costs them significantly more than $2 in labor.

LOL... I'm just saying... Warren Minnesota is a special place.

 

The Warren Municipal Liquor Store: Case of Bud Light $15.99... Bud Light Keg with Tap $17.99.

[Willihammer]

At some point Nolasco's going to have to cut the beard off

[USAFChief]

Nolasco happens.