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As just a regular poster, I'll say this: I actually wouldn't compare Schilling to anyone in history. He's a former ball player, not a historical figure, good or bad. And nor would I compare the Hall of Fame and its process for admittance, to any event in history, either. As to the merits or not of getting into the hall? Eh, there are some in the Hall I think are questionable to even being there, and several who should and aren't. I don't have a solution for changing that, but at this point, I don't really care who is in or who isn't. And, further, isn't there something in there about character? I don't know, but there are more question marks for me about Schilling than his personal political stances. Based on baseball merits alone, he should probably be in. But if there is other criteria being considered? Eh, don't know ... and that is very subjective, so unless there are more guidelines to that ... As I said, perhaps it is time to review how someone is/isn't elected to the Hall. As a moderator, I'll say this to everyone ... stick to topic and tread lightly. It's possible to make general remarks about Schilling, whether you agree or disagree, without finding yourself too far into the weeds of a political discussion, whether in defense or admonishment. And please ... rebut the post and don't weigh in on the character or tone of other posters. Use the report feature if you feel remarks have become too personal.

It’s called negotiating in bad faith. I’ve been on the wrong end of that before and it is not commendable.

Well, as long as they blow away the competition, I'll be all right with it

So ... what do people in Wichita think of the name?

I always qualify that home run on his first MLB at bat ... it wasn't just his first at bat, but the first pitch of his first at bat. Also ... I like the 'forced balk' play, too, as a career highlight. I don't know if it's truly a career highlight, but it was an awesome, gamer move and he scored the tie-breaking, winning run of the game off that.

It's the 'surge' part of the name that is weird to me ... maybe just leave it at 'wind' ... but then that opens up the door for other jokes. I suppose tornados or cyclones is overused in that part of the country

I was looking forward to trying to get to a game at Pensacola, but I guess that's how it goes. The Wichita Wind Surge? That's kind of ...

I <3 Rosie ... and that’s all I have to say on that

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Lol ... I, on the other hand, had no problems reading this whatsoever!

Never thought Nelson Cruz and I would have the same routine ... 'Nap time can vary, but it's daily'. Although, his nap time is intentional and timed. My nap time is daily when I nod off, unintentionally, because I'm getting to that age.

And if the Twins weren’t playing the Cubs, there’d have been more oversight. The Cubs were on ESPN Sunday Night baseball and we just happened to be the Cubs’ opponent.

We've had numerous discussions of this over the years. As always, since you are speaking to a larger point, and no longer about Romo vs Lindor, perhaps start a separate discussion regarding 'respect' vs 'personality' issues in the 'Other Baseball' forum. Thanks.

Yeah, I think he was speaking more generally answering the post he quoted.

I think the league answered that question with a 1-game suspension + a fine for Romo; and Lindor also received a fine, because it takes two to tango, and shows he was complicit. That said, I still see this as a blip and an example of how things can sometimes trend in the heat of the moment with emotions and adrenaline. However, I think over all, I love Romo's spirit and antics, and the energy and intensity he brings. That has been lacking on the Twins. How many times have I seen comments such as 'The Twins just seem lethargic and lacking in desire to win' (or something like that)? Can't have it both ways. Yes, that 'fire' can sometimes get carried away, and there are means to deal with that ... everyone jumping into the fray as they did ... that's what I call idiotic and over the line. If distancing rules are to be enforced, then everyone needs to stay in the dugout and let on-field personnel handle it. if two players get 'into it' ... the respective teams don't need to escalate matters or give any credence to matters, and all come running onto the field ... that's where things get out of hand and cross the line, imo. But I don't want to see any player's joy and personality be stifled away because some of us seem to want a polite, pinkyies up, tea party ... or because opposing players might feel bad. It's a game ... you win some, you lose some ... all players need to allow for personality and not take it so personally and get over themselves. Shake it off. All imo, of course.

I feel badly for Rooker ... as you said, he was making the most of this opportunity. Hope he heals well and quickly and we see more of him next season.

You know, as I said above, very impressed with Sano’s actions in this little blip of a dust up. A few years ago people were saying some pretty horrible things about him and his intentions toward the game and I always said that he needed to mature. He has certainly turned that corner and his immediate response of getting Romo out of there and talking to Lindor ... as I said, impressed. And for me, that’s what should get attention in all of this.

Eh ... hard to judge these things ... don't know what was said between them, although that really doesn't matter. Romo is an intense guy, pumped up on adrenalin, that's part of the make up. Although, he dishes it, he should learn to take it, too. But ... don't really know what's what between the two of them. Stuff like this happens in the heat of the game ... just glad it didn't result in any actual punches being thrown and calmer heads prevailed. I still find it completely idiotic to see the bullpens come running into the fray, though. Just idiotic. But ... I was actually the most impressed with Sano. The big dude just hawls up Romo and gets him out of there instantly. And, impressed that everyone seemed to go the 'settle down' route before things got out of hand. All in all, all's well that ends well, so don't know what the big deal really is.

That would be a long run from Chicago ... and my running days are behind me now by a far distance

Yeah, I get what you're saying ... I just don't agree with your conclusions. That's all.

Uh, no we mustn't assume anything. I mean, if that's all you conclude, that's you, but it's not at all how I conclude things. How I took it ... hmm ... I think of it more as a day of reflection. It doesn't mean everything is fine, at all, either before or after. But we are being asked to think on it. They took a day to say, 'Hey ... we need to all start thinking about these things and maybe, just maybe, that can lead to somewhere.' Rome wasn't built in a day and I highly doubt that those are the only two choices of conclusion that either it's all okay or they didn't mean it. If that's all you conclude, well, okay ... that's your right. But no, it's not at all what I conclude when they are back playing now. I took the time to read articles and resources, trying to outline ... how might I help? But because there is baseball today, doesn't mean it's all just miraculously okay. And it doesn't mean I'll go back to not trying to do better today. But that's me and what I think.

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I'm going to try and reiterate what I said at the top of the thread ... human decency isn't liberal or conservative points of view, or shouldn't be, it should be both, not an either/or. Justice, equality, fairness ... these are issues of human decency and respect. The minute we start labeling things as 'liberal' or 'conservative', we've drawn a political line and many us automatically gravitate toward one or the other. When we do that, we are doing a disservice to these issues, because the issues get lost in the left vs right bantering that happens. The poster you quoted was quoting another poster as saying 'the liberal clubhouse' ... the poster who labeled the clubhouse as liberal drew that political line. I don't think the clubhouse is liberal or conservative by taking the stance they did.These are issues of human decency and the 'left/right' finger pointing and labeling needs to not be part of the discussion.