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He’s excruciating to watch as a neutral fan.

Yeah I can’t see how the GM and HC survive this mess. All that duo has shown in 2 seasons is they are really good at losing.

Dang it Bears. You had one job!

Skol Bears! They are doing their job in Detroit. Win in Denver and we’re 1 game back of the division lead. I honestly think we’re going to win in by more than 1 score (8+ points for clarity)

Not a chance. It’s why I’m not looking at any free agent SP and prefer the trade market.

Aaron Nola is the first to get the bag. 7 years $170-175 million re-signing with the Phillies.

Denver is a bunch of frauds. Bottom feeding defense that have been lucky to generate 9 turnovers on defense the last two weeks.

10 wins is absolutely doable. I think our only loss the rest of the way is one of the Detroit games. It goes to show just how utterly mediocre the NFC is. There hasn’t been any surprise teams in the NFC. Everyone that was predicted to be good is, and everyone that was predicted to be really bad is really bad.

Flying by the seat of their pants... I don't know how they could stay at the Oakland Coliseum for that long. I also don't think MLBPA will approve playing at their open air AAA stadium in Vegas. 115 degree day games is a recipe for disaster.

The move was made official in a league vote. End of an era in Oakland.

Here's the batting stats from him so far. He's got a steep hill to climb now because Jackie Brandt is an elite fielder in CF.

In the 1964 offseason, @AceWrigley won the Powerball, and decided to purchase the newly re-branded California Angels! Congrats young man! You've got some work to do hiring a new manager and compete against @USAFChief to be the first expansion team to win a WS title.

A candlelight vigil was held on November 13, 1962 when the original Chief visited the great beyond. Luckily in his will, he signed up for the same program Ted Williams signed up for and he is a successful use case!

It's been a tough start for (now) Cyborg @USAFChief as owner of the Houston Colt .45s. Rome wasn't built in a day, as they say.

Turns out that hiding him on the MLB roster in 1962 was bad for his development. He hit below the Mendoza line that year and wasn’t able to find his swing in AAA. We were in win now mode and couldn’t wait for him to take his lumps anymore… That prompted you and me to make the trade for CF Jackie Brandt in the 1963-64 offseason.

Here is the 1964 World Series pitching staff And lineup

If you find the other Easter Egg, I will virtually toast you for winning the WS with your close, personal friend Sid Hartman!

Introduction of the series here Part 2: 1961-1962 Offseason MLB expansion here In the 1962 regular season, the Minnesota Twins showcased their talent with players like Harmon Killebrew, Jack Kralick, and Don Lee earning All-Star nods. With a 45-40 record, they stood in 4th place at the All-Star break. A notable trade saw Lenny Green moved to the St. Louis Cardinals, paving the way for the rising star Tony Oliva. However, their playoff hopes dimmed by September 20, finishing tied for 3rd with the New York Yankees at 90 wins. The Red Sox represented the AL, while the San Francisco Giants emerged as NL champions. During the offseason, Pedro Ramos and Harmon Killebrew originated the "Get to Know 'Em" campaign because Metropolitan Stadium is hovering around 55% of its capacity... The Houston Colt .45s, led by @USAFChiefin his first season of ownership, struggled as expected for an expansion team, losing 113 games. Despite the challenges, they had the promising 18-year-old outfielder Rusty Staub as a building block for the future. The Chicago White Sox experienced a significant downturn, going from 102 wins in 1961 to 65 wins in 1962. The San Francisco Giants, boasting players like Willie McCovey and Willie Mays, dominated the 1962 season, earning the World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees in a 4-1 series. Willie McCovey is also this series' 1st Triple Crown winner for batting! In the 1962-63 offseason, individual accolades came as Zoilo Versalles won a gold glove at shortstop, and Harmon Killebrew and Bob Allison secured silver slugger awards. A major trade involved sending Bernie Allen to the Milwaukee Braves for Frank Bolling and Sandy Alomar. The Twins made no notable free agent signings. Even with the lack of activity, the team was predicted to perform very well in the upcoming season. The 1963 season was marked by a close pennant race with the Twins, Yankees, and White Sox. Despite a strong showing, the Twins were eliminated on the 161st game of the regular season. Pascual led MLB in pitching wins with 20, and Killebrew topped the charts in home runs with 42. The Los Angeles Dodgers, led by Sandy Koufax, won the World Series against the New York Yankees. In the 1963-64 offseason, Gold Gloves were awarded to Earl Battey and Zoilo Versalles, while Battey, Rich Rollins, and Bob Allison earned Silver Slugger Awards. The Twins signed 18-year-olds Dave Boswell and Reggie Smith. A major trade with the Baltimore Orioles brought Jackie Brandt to the Twins. The 1964 season was a year made for the cinema theatres! The Twins are 52-29 and in 2nd place in the AL at the All-Star break. 1.5 games back from the New York Yankees, It was another star studded affair for the Twins, with 7 All-Stars named. 21 year old RP Pete Magrini, C Earl Battey, 1B Don Mincher, 2B Rich Rollins, 3B Harmon Killebrew, LF Bob Allison, and RF Tony Oliva were named to the All Star team. The Twins are in a 3 way tie with the Yankees and Tigers at the trade deadline with a 64-39 record. At the deadline, the Twins traded SP Pedro Ramos to the Los Angeles Dodgers for RP Ron Perranoski. While Ramos had a 2.81 ERA in 94 innings prior to the deadline, the underlying numbers were not promising, and 25 year old Phil Niekro was ready to make the transition from reliever to the starting rotation. It was a 3 team race starting in September between the Twins, Yankees, and Tigers. With 2 games left in the season, it was still anyone's chance to win the division. The Twins and Yankees played in a 1 game take all series to represent the AL in the World Series. Game 163 was dictated by both catchers throughout the game. Earl Battey came through with the walk off hit in the 12th inning. The Twins faced a powerhouse 107 win LA Dodgers team led by Triple Crown winning SP Sandy Koufax. The Twins won the series 4-2 for their first title since relocating to Bloomington, MN!

Old friend James Rowson gets to coach Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

Are you a baseball reference BxwMMP-FT+, or FxwMMP-FT- type of person? There's only one clear answer.

Is there any hope that Flores will stick around for 2024? I would guess this dramatic turnaround makes him a top HC candidate.

Also, this is my weekly PSA to give Ty Chandler the ball more often. I just can’t fathom what he could possibly be so bad at to keep him off the field as much as he is.

I had a Sunday Funday with a group of friends yesterday watching the Vikings game at a bar downtown then attended the Wild hockey game. I’m getting 2017 Case Keenum vibes from Dobbs. I don’t have any illusions that Dobbs is a long term answer at QB, but for this team, this year, he’s the lightning in a bottle we need.

I don’t know how the Chargers HC is still employed at this point.

What is your expectation of the Gophers? Honest question. IMO, once every 2-3 years they can win 9 games and a bowl game, but they haven't been relevant for a conference championship in 60 years. That's what Fleck is providing along with an NFL prospect or 2 every year. This year is one of those 5-6 win seasons in between the occasional 9-10 win season. We've gone through coach after coach, athletic director after athletic director. There shouldn't be any real expectations of Gophers football.