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  1. erik316wttn
    Yay Wells! Boo offense!
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    And the call really only survived because a Dodgers fan recorded it off the radio because he wanted to hear the Giants announcer "cry". Seriously? Not sure if this is a joke or not. It's not a joke. From the Russ Hodges wikipedia article... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ_Hodges The most famous sports call in history survived because of Schadenfreude on behalf of a Dodgers fan.
  3. erik316wttn
    And the call really only survived because a Dodgers fan recorded it off the radio because he wanted to hear the Giants announcer "cry".
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    aren't they typically more specific to "dangerous activities" like doing a wheelie on your motorcycle? I'd be shocked if you could really fit punching someone into any of the out clauses in a MLB contract. Getting into a fight is absolutely a "dangerous activity". Even if he hadn't hurt his hand punching the other guy, if he gets into a fight injuries could be inflicted upon him by the other person.
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    The man who hit arguably the most famous home run in the history of baseball, died at his home Monday night. He was 86. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5471194
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    A sneeze is involuntary, and typing is generally a low-risk activity. Those activities are very different than punching out your father-in-law in the clubhouse with your pitching hand.
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    Why would they win in court? The Mets' options are spelled out by the CBA and the contract Rodriguez signed. I doubt either contains a stupidity clause that allows the Mets to void. They may threaten it, but it's just posturing. I just don't see how K-Rod could still stand to gain however much money he has coming this year (and whatever part of next year he misses, if any) due to his own stupidity. If it was a baseball-related injury, too bad. The Mets are out of luck. But they shouldn't be forced to pay substantial amounts of money to a player who is physically unable to perform due to his own off-field actions.
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    They should be able to. They shouldn't be required to pay him another penny (at least for the rest of this year) when he can't play due to his own stupidity. Aint gonna happen. Players Union wont allow it. Even Denny Neagle, who hadn't pitched a game in two years due to arm trouble, got a buyout on his remaining contract (thanks to a grievance from the union) and he was busted for a DUI and soliciting oral sex from this http://www.deadspin.com/sports/neaglehooker.jpg I think if the Mets pursued it enough they'd win in court, but they probably wouldn't want the hassle so, as you said, some sort of buyout is probably likely.
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    =D> :good: my hate of saint louis is rivaled by my hate of cincinnati. barely. I hate St. Louis way more, but my loathing of Dusty Baker trumps all Pretty amazing that I'm a Cubs fan rooting for the freakin' Cardinals to win the division -- and I'm not alone. I'll be dead and buried before I root for the Cardinals to win the division.
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    What a moron. Hope it was worth it.
  11. erik316wttn
    Only the Cubs. I know you mean that sarcastically, but if you believe in clutch, then yes, only the Cubs.
  12. erik316wttn
    Outside the Lines conducted a study and found that umpires miss 1 in every 5 close calls (not counting balls and strikes). The panel found an average of 1.3 calls per game that could realistically be reviewed. I know replay is a hot button issue with fans today. Personally, I can't see how anyone could be opposed to a system that ensures the correct call is made on the field. I don't know how you'd implement it or call for replays, but I think it something that needs to be in place for more than just home runs. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/otl/news/story?id=5464015
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    If I ever make a billion dollars, I'm investing in anyone who can invent a TV that allows you to mute sports broadcasters. Hearing just the action on the field would be so much better than this. If you ever make a billion dollars, I'll show you the prototype.
  14. erik316wttn
    Maybe Carpenter needs to go yell at his shortstop again.
  15. erik316wttn
    Will the wonders never cease? The blind squirrel has his average up to a robust .220 Pushing for that big 9-figure contract extension, I see
  16. erik316wttn
    Will the wonders never cease?
  17. erik316wttn
    Let's lose 100!!
  18. erik316wttn
    It saddens me that our new owner lacks testicles.
  19. erik316wttn
    I didn't see the replay. Did he at least get the runner?
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    per ESPN. A deal is close. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5461047
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    if the Cubs put him on waivers, I don't think he'd fall that far.
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    Starlin Castro
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    That's going to make for an awkward family gathering.
  24. erik316wttn
    I just wonder how many HR he truly would have had if he would have stayed healthy.
  25. erik316wttn
    or during games between the Cardinals and other opponents. That would be very pro wrestlingesque. And yet that would compel me to watch the rest of the season. Then again, "Go Cubs Go" probably isn't the most intimidating music ever written. A nice touch would be blue and red armbands with a C on them, not unlike the Nexus in the yellow and black. Yes, I'm a dork. You knew this.
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