Thor should move to the Twins. Y'know, he'd be in a state where folks could pronounce a common name like his, you betcha.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
When I moved from the right coast to Wisconsin in 1971, it took me a year before I knew that "come here once" just meant "come here" in "ya you betcha" speak.
Do you Dakotans also throw in the "once" to make sure that you ask someone to "come here" without using English? I seem to recall Frances McDormand doing that in Fargo.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
That "once" is purely a Wisconsin thing. It disappears at the border. I understand it came from German immigrants. Yah, sure.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
And so it begins...
WANTED: Sig-worthy quote.
Happy Opening Day, everyone!!!
David
Happy with what I have to be happy with.
HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
No work this afternoon. I'll be watching baseball.
It's nice to be self-employed.
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
Enjoy the peak optimism all! [emoji16]
Death inspires me like a dog inspires a rabbit
Go Red Sox!
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
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Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
This is the silliest time of year when all the so-called baseball experts weigh in with their predictions.
What's even funnier is when the players make them.
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
It's similar to last year in many respects. The Astros, Yankees, and Dodgers seem to be getting the lion's share of the WS predictions. The Red Sox and Nationals behind them.
I don't necessarily disagree, but I think it's fair to believe the Astros, Yankees, and Red Sox can remain the top 3 AL teams this year. It's also fair to speculate that the Indians will win that division as long as it remains on the weak side and their rotation stays healthy. So it's really a matter of which team in the AL can break through.
In the NL, I think the Dodgers predictions are a bit much. The Nats could indeed improve on last year. I think NL East and especially the NL Central are completely up for grabs. I was surprised to see such a lack of diversity in selections in the NL that I saw because you could take about 8 teams and say "why not?".
WANTED: Sig-worthy quote.
If you're an analytics person (I'm too old and set in my ways to change), the Red Sox and Ronmacs notwithstandng, most tv yappers are calling the NL Central top to bottom the best division in baseball now.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Here are the Projected Win totals per the metrics at the Fangraphs site. 18 teams projected to finish .500 or better.
d- division winner
Yanks 97 d
Astros 96 d
Red Sox 94 wc
Dodgers 93 d
Indians 92 d
Nats 90 d
Cubs 88 d
Phillies 86 wc
Cards 86 wc
Mets 85
Rays 84 wc
Braves 84
Brewers 83
Twins 82
A's 82
Angels 82
Rockies 81
Reds 81
They had the Yanks ahead of the Sox last year too.
To say the Brewers will win 13 games less than in 2018, given that their roster is better than a year ago (yeah, they need one starter, but only one, and I have a feeling they'll address that) is imo objectively ridiculous.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
Wow, Brewers drop 12-13 games from last year, hope that doesn't happen. I haven't followed much off season activity, so not sure what they changed. I did hear they lost Erik Kratz, that's a big blow. Seriously, I liked that guy, hope he does well in San Fran.
As a Machado-hater, I like the Pads finishing below .500.
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I was looking up the 1990 Reds a few minutes ago and came across this line....
No need to quote the rest just sums up how wild that season was, wire to wire and all that.Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott, who was drunk at the time,
Anyway, watching Bucs/Reds and there's a logo on the mound I don't recognize. I'm assuming it's a really old Reds logo as this is the 150'th year of the team but I can't remember ever seeing it before. Anyone with thoughts on this one?
Carry On My Blood-Ejaculating Son - JKL2000
I liked Kratz a lot as well, and think that his clubhouse/dugout personality was as important as his bat & his great arm to the Brewers success last year, but signing Yasmani Grandal rendered him a lock to go. It was obvious that the team loved him, as they played the hell out of him late in spring training (especially at DH) hoping that something good would happen for him, and it did. Pina moves from starter to #2, so a definite upgrade at the position.
"My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician, and to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference"
President Harry S. Truman
The Tigers are tied for first place in the AL Central...........probably the only time all season I will be able to say that...........
One game into the season and we're at the first off day. Already, I feel the withdrawal.
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I understand MLB is not pleased with this film
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
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