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I would be shocked if Sanchez is truly available at this stage
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Stewart doesn't have a lot of value anymore TBH I equate Lucroys value to somewhere near Spans when he was traded, that took a top 60 prospect, Stewart is not that at his stage.
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the minute I appear in a pair political ad for someone I will look in the mirror, until then, this isn't even an apples and oranges comparison, it's a Boones farm and Orange Juice comparison. Also I haven't seen any "hate" fwiw, I have been hunters biggest critic in this regard but I have repeatedly said I loved what he did as a player for this team (top ten franchise history, team HOF etc) I bet if this was Chuck knoblauch though people wouldn't be as quick to defend...(all he did was demand a trade from the twins at the time) all the other stuff (Terrible stuff no doubt) came out long after the twins fans had thrown stuff at him on the field etc
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Note:Nobody asked hunter the question until he had already come out and stated his stance numerous times without provocation.
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Also fwiw: I think a lot of people's issue with hunter isn't that he made the comments, but that he continually doubled down on them (then basically crapped all over the media when they tried to ask him about it) America and especially sports in America love to forgive folks, if he came out and said something along the lines of "these are beliefs I grew up with etc, but I have heard from others that it might be offensive, I am working to learn more about the issues" people would by and large forget about it.
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This move makes too much sense for the Twins, which is why I would be shocked if they pull it off
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Agreed 100% A few of the "defenders" arguments seem a little like those of the curt schilling defenders.(though to be fair what schilling has been doing is much more inflammatory and dangerous IMO)
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Not to mention MLB is already feeling the effects of not attracting a young audience(look at how many viagra commercials there are in a broadcast, now compare it to any other sport), they need to do everything they can to attract a younger audience, focusing on families just a tiny bit seems like an obvious no brainer, sure you might make a little bit less in beer sales in the present day, but you will make it up ten fold down the road.
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You know the point I was trying to make.
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Follow the US courts much?
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What % of him is the racism towards Dominican and Latin players though? Sorry I'm not a fan of excuses for anyone under the age of 85 to be having and saying these things, not in 2015 certainly. Hopefully hunter can change, it certainly is possible if he will have even a slightly open mind. But ultimately that's on him, doesn't effect my life. I learned long ago that athletes aren't the best people to "look up" to. I have some extended relatives who have these outdated and disgusting views as well, I choose to simply not keep in touch with them whenever possible. People shouldn't give passes to this type of behavior due to "oh well this USED to be the norm" times change, time to grow up.
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http://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/images/shows/southpark/vertical_video/season_16/1609/south-park-1609-raising-the-bar-FDD-clip10.jpg
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Oh man, Schilling, what a nut! I would think that Hunter would be smarter then Schilling to be honest. Best case scenario is that now that he is away from the game every day perhaps Hunter has some time to meet some gay couples, gay ballplayers and can grow as a person.
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Yeah, I can't in good conscience ever root for Peterson directly again (I tossed his jersey and autographed ball he signed for me in college in the trash) I do however still root for the Vikings overall to win, so nothing makes me happier then to see Zach Line getting those touchdowns when the ball is at the one yard line instead of AP. Hunter, I don't agree with him, but whatever, I still had no real qualms rooting for him on the field, I do get a little "miffed" about all the off the field leadership stuff. (calling Latin American players "Fake Blacks" can't have endeared him to many of his latin teammates, and fwiw I play in wood bat league that is at least 50% Dominican players, not many Hunter fans out there among them to be honest. And Hunters overall comments on that topic are some of the most ignorant I have heard)
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The main problem with Chicago (as it has been pointed out) is that all it takes is a 30 minute drive to an Indiana gun show for ANYONE (Felon, etc) to get a gun without so much as a quick background check or a waiting period. At the very least, can you support closing the ridiculous gun show loophole?
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+1 /eats shellfish
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Intense! Nite Owl 2 getting his due!
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Arcia also has produced for his other two seasons in the majors as well, it isn't a stretch at all to say it's reasonable to think he can at least duplicate Hunter's numbers this year.
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The bible literally sayings NOTHING about Gay marriage
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Gibson and a low minor leaguer for Lucroy straight up it is!
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He had a higher OPS then Hunter last season.
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Free agency? Hell, we have a guy in Arcia who likely will exceed those numbers Hunter put up (and cost 10 mil less)
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Uh, make no mistake about it, it's bigoted plane and simple, and these aren't just "personal views", Hunter went on paid political ads talking about a candidate who among other things vehemently opposed Gay marriage, now one can disagree or agree with him, but since he has very publicly said these thing on multiple platforms it is more than fair for people to bring it up. Deadspin nailed my feelings on it perfectly: http://deadspin.com/torii-hunter-all-time-near-great-centerfielder-retire-1738832310 I liked Hunter as a player, but if I had kids I wouldn't want them looking up to him as a role model, does that make sense?
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Doubtful....Punto on the other hand...
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Yeah, I think this may even be better than season one, which is saying a whole lot. I like the little nods to season one as well, like showing how a young Molly gets a lot of her police instincts from her mom, but the stubbornness and fearlessness from her dad. Very well done. Yeah every-time Bokeem and the two mutes are on the screen you are just waiting for some heavy killing to go down, they are building those characters up quite nicely IMO.
