Squirrel

That deserved a full out LOL. And Millhouse is the perfect depiction of Chief in the picture.

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Justin Morneau

And I’ll be gone before you get here (leaving Thursday). But it’s nice and sunny and warm here ... I’m sure better than where you are now!

I hadn’t thought of that, and it could be, but I’m thinking not. But I really don’t know. I think the Ohtani sweepstakes just threw everything off this year making this an atypical year. But then again, it’s weird that only ... what was it someone posted, only 30% of FA have signed this year? Not sure how that compares to other years. And I’m not sure your Morris example would be considered recent ... are there other examples that comes to the collective mind?

Collusion how exactly? Do you think there is something more going on in why there hasn’t been as much movement yet?

Concur

And I also think it's worth keeping in mind as we discuss sexual harassment and assault, that we don't blur the lines between someone who is just masquerading as an awkward schmuck just to get away with it, that someone isn't just saying, 'Hey, I'm only joking' to get away with it, to 'Hey, that's just how guys are, it's human nature,' to get away with it to 'Hey, lighten up, no harm, right?' to get away with it. I could go on and on and on with examples. Where is the line, then? Where do we draw it between appropriate and not? I'm not trying to be a contrarian here, but I'm tired of these excuses that get us no where fast but into a dead end. There is a LOT of re-educating people that needs to happen, both men AND women. Cat calling, rudeness, 'awkward' pick up lines, no only means maybe ... are all examples of sexual harassment and potentially lead to far worse. I'm not saying that each and every one of these deserves or warrants any kind of criminally punitive response, but maybe, just maybe, if way long ago in grammar school or middle school or even high school, boys weren't told they were just being boys and girls were told not to take it as such, and they learned how to be respectful of one another, and stand up to wrong doing, listened to, believed and taken seriously, there'd really be no questions here. Being an awkward schmuck should not be an excuse for not knowing any better. Back to the topic, I believe Betsy, without hesitation. Because I know. I know. I know her fear, I know her hesitation, her trepidation, her uncertainty. Who will believe me? Did I do something to encourage this? Was I at fault? Oh, wait, I forgot to time it all because well, what was I thinking other than spending that time terrified that the worst was about to happen, so I guess I’m not believable. Some behavior has become so normalized some don’t even know any more that it is harassment or that they have been harassed, and that they have no recourse, or that because worse didn’t happen, it’s not so bad. I don't think this situation is about Sano being awkward, or not knowing her intent, or anything. I'm not going to go so far as to 'kick him to the curb' because I do believe in second chances, I do believe in re-education, I do believe in challenging and changing behavior. And anyway, the decision of what's to be done lies with someone else who will, hopefully, really listen and be thorough in their discovery process. Will I cheer for him going forward? Likely not, but we'll see if in time there is a change. But I hope it's a wake up call to a lot of people. I hope the teams come down hard on these things going forward and do what they can to change attitudes. Because these 'gray area' events are not acceptable. Not ever.

I’m not sure what you are saying here ... that it’s not harassment but just rude if there are no criminal consequences? Or if it’s a one and done comment? If that’s the case, I think you are wrong. It still is harassment if unwanted. While maybe it’s not ‘enough’ to subject anyone to criminal repercussions, it’s harassment. And just so I’m clear on why I say that, this is the definition of sexual harassment I’m working with: “harassment (typically of a woman) in a workplace, or other professional or social situation, involving the making of unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks.” I think ‘show me your <whatever’s>’ would qualify as an obscene remark and harassment if unwanted. Losing a lawsuit based on that one remark doesn’t make it not sexual harassment, it just means the law is such that that doesn’t make it enough to be punitive.

If you recall, I had my mind already made up after Dinger’s very efficient review. You just muddied things until I came back to a decision already made. And now, between you and glunn, we’ve spent way more time on a movie that really doesn’t seem worth it.

Um, for what?

Well, now I’m back to ‘Meh, this is sounding more and more like something that would not interest me.’ Unless I have no other options and just have to see a movie, maybe I’ll see it.

Good write up!

I think Dinger’s post made that pretty clear. But I just noticed it’s Golden Globe nominated for best picture, so I might go see it despite seeing a relationship between a woman and a fish man not really my thing, either.

tmi

There are four Super Bowls that come to mind ...

There were so many great-pitched games by Santana in Minnesota. Then he went to the Mets. If only ...

I had read that his lunch (dinner?) with Daniels was more of a ‘good bye’ between GM and former player than an opening for a future re-signing, but that was also speculation from a local writer. Another example of rumor and speculation really saying nothing concrete in the absence of having anything ‘real’ to report. Edit: Here’s one link ... there were others saying basically the same. https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2017/12/19/jon-daniels-yu-darvish-will-meet-not-negotiate-contract

I've never really thought we'd sign Darvish. I still want to hope it could happen, though, but not holding my breath. I just wish it were done already, one way or another. All these types of rumors and speculation just remind me that things aren't done yet, it's a slow news time, and makes me antsy for it to be settled.

Enlighten us ...

Lol ... when put like that, I think it’s moved down to my ‘watch at home when it’s on Netflix’ list.

It looks intriguing and has gotten some good reviews ... have you seen it or just asking because you are also intrigued? I saw the new Jumanji movie. Definitely not award-winning, but fun and had it’s funny moments, especially thanks to Jack Black and Kevin Hart. Just a fun romp in a make-believe jungle.

Before this thread goes too far down the POTUS and/or the politics road, there are threads in this forum for that ... one for POTUS/Trump the other for general politics. http://twinsdaily.com/topic/24443-potus-donald-trump/ OR http://twinsdaily.com/topic/27954-general-politics/

I’m a horrible prognosticator, especially in baseball, so that's all I had.

These are my bold predictions: 1. We’ll see some good baseball, maybe even great at times. 2. We’ll see some not so great baseball, maybe even dismal a game or two. 3. We’ll see something awesome that we haven’t seen before. 4. Win or lose, we’ll still be unrepentant fans.