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  1. big dog
    Walter, put the piece away. Do you really think Shafer couldn't hit a Little League lefty? It's only a game, man. Don't shoot Smokey because his toe went over the line. They're calling the cops, man.
  2. big dog
    Steinbrenner hired someone described as a gambler to investigate Dave Winfield, after Winfield sued the Yankees for breach of contract. Fay Vincent wanted to suspend him for 2 years, Steinbrenner negotiated an agreement to step away from the Yankees instead. I've never been sure how much of the suspension was related to the actual investigation, vs. the use of a gambler, vs. just wanting to get rid of Steinbrenner for various reasons, but your point stands in any case. This wasn't long after he got his felony conviction, called Reggie a liar, apparently put a fake cast on his hand during the World Series and claimed two Dodger fans had attacked him, etc. So anyway, I agree with your point- if contracts are to be voided, the process needs to be extremely clear and narrowly focused.
  3. big dog
    1. I love baseball. I'm excited for the season. No matter what anyone says. Hell, I listened to most of the games back when our pitchers were people like Brad Havens, Pete Filson, and Frankie Rodriguez. You are all welcome to your own opinions, and I actually share some of them, but you can't wreck the Twins for me, no matter how hard you try. 2. I feel sorry for Pinto. And if I were pitching for the Twins, Adam Jones would have left his next at-bat to get his ribs taped up. Sorry, that's how it should work. No head-hunting, no cheap shot on the bases, no "unwritten rules", just something to think about next time you consider having a long, looping follow-through. 3. I love baseball. Go Twins!!!
  4. big dog
    Yeah, well, you know, that's just like your opinion, man. F and G. Definitely F & G. Probably the others, too, but definitely F and G. A Dude aside to angry posters: It's just a game, Walter. Put the piece away. They're calling the cops, man.
  5. big dog
    Yeah, I posted yesterday that I hoped all three threw well. Wanted a tough choice. Given this week's results now I want May to throw well and make it an easy choice.
  6. big dog
    I hope all 3 of these pitchers throw phenomenal games the next couple of days. Does that make me a bad person?
  7. big dog
    You had me at "Justified". Couldn't believe last night's episode. If Dozier becomes the Justified of second basemen he'll be worth 4x that new contract. Nice article.
  8. big dog
    I want whoever is the best pitcher, and I have no idea who that is, but I will be a lot more excited if May makes the team.
  9. big dog
    I can't imagine trying to steal home with Harmon at the plate. I'd be running, ducking, and screaming "Harmon Don't Swing" the whole way.
  10. big dog
    Check any of about five other threads. The ground has been gone over pretty thoroughly.
  11. big dog
    And the beast has been poked...
  12. big dog
    Great story, thanks so much. Best wishes to the Klaw!
  13. big dog
    My recollection is that Dennis Martinez got traded for nothing, decided it was time to face up to a problem. He gave up drinking and became a much better pitcher. I'm sure the Orioles wished he had figured it out sooner rather than later.
  14. big dog
    Wacha has had 28 starts so far. If that's all they get, they've succeeded as a team? I don't think I'd personally consider blowing a guy's arm out after 28 starts (and a 9-7 record) to be a team success.
  15. big dog
    RZR is the fraction of balls converted into outs, right? That could be accounted for by great speed or great positioning. I don't think anyone's fooled about Hardy's speed.
  16. big dog
    Yeah, exactly. When Hardy joined the Twins, I was disappointed in his lack of range. Then I noticed he happened to get a lot of balls hit to him, and his throws tended to hit Morneau in the chest, as compared to all the diving and stretching Justin had done previously. Give me the good arm and positioning every time.
  17. big dog
    You convinced me. Let's not handle him the same way we handled Hicks, Parmelee, and Benson, and see if there is a better way. Let's lengthen the leash. Unless lightfoot disagrees
  18. big dog
    I do agree with that, and as long as they have a wealthy owner spewing money like water they will probably be at least competitive. I wonder if his heirs will have the same interest- maybe. How much money will they be willing to spend, though?
  19. big dog
    Detroit managed to get Price, not with the farm system, but with two of their few remaining young players. They gave up Drew Smyly, 25, who started 7 games for the Rays and went 3-1 with a 1.70 ERA, and Austin Jackson, 28, who struggled with Seattle but has been a good player. They've eaten through the farm system and started trading young major leaguers for older major leaguers. How long can that last?
  20. big dog
    Thank you. May peace and grace be with you.
  21. big dog
    Let's Go, Burdi (clap, clap, clap-clap-clap) This Chattanooga team could be Legendary. Oops, gotta wipe the drool off my keyboard.
  22. big dog
    Predictions for the White Sox season: 1) Abreu continues to be a monster at the plate. 2) LaRoche gets hurt, Abreu moves to first, infield defense is even worse than expected. 3) Lots of solo home runs. 4) Robinson blows 2 saves in 3 chances and the world falls apart. 5) Growing rumblings about Ventura's decisions and leadership. 6) People wish Konerko was still in the clubhouse, but no one mentions AJ. 7) The team holds its collective breath every time Melky is drug-tested. 8) Hawk Harrelson feuds with umpires and still does not realize how many people think he's a clown. 9)The team wonders why they are playing .600 ball and just drawing 18,000 angry drunk fans per game, while the Cubs continue to sell out to happy drunk fans. 10) Steve Stone announces he is no longer willing to announce "with" Hawk but from a different booth. Now insists that he be allowed to watch the game on TV in his living room in Arizona and just provide live tweets. Reinsdorf agrees. Hawk spends more time arguing with umpires and the Stone-tweets than the game, except when he can shout "He Gone" or "Put It On The Board...Yes!" Ratings skyrocket. Attendance drops to vendors plus a quarter of the team wives, along with homeless people who are allowed in for free to sit behind home plate and make the stadium look full from the centerfield camera.
  23. big dog
    Trout's going to be hard to get, but Willie is 83 so he won't cost much. If he doesn't work out, we'll go all Youth Movement and put Torii in center.
  24. big dog
    I'd rather have Gomez, but Denard would be a good start.
  25. big dog
    Our centerfielder climbs into a tree? We can't afford to lose any more CFs.
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