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  1. erik316wttn
    lol Cubs
  2. erik316wttn
    Dickey vs. Wang today.
  3. erik316wttn
    I wonder why the Astros backed off...
  4. erik316wttn
    Good for Johan. Padres are now the only team without a no-hitter in their history, correct?
  5. erik316wttn
    I thought Lilly was in there somewhere, too. In fact I thought it was almost a "done deal" that it was going to be Soriano, Lilly, and one or both of Johnson or Ledee. This was 12 years ago, however, so obviously my memory is hazy.
  6. erik316wttn
    Strawman. No one said "can't enjoy." The argument is "enjoy slightly less." No it isn't. You've said "ruined" all along. It is a lie. When something could be 10 on a 1-10 awesome scale, and instead it's an 8.5, I think it's reasonable to say it was "ruined." Not if it's a woman. That's still a damn fine looking lady.
  7. erik316wttn
    I'd be open to trading Castro if we got the moon and a couple of planets for him. But I doubt anyone is going to pay that for him. Offer him to Washington for Harper and Strasburg, and we'll talk.
  8. erik316wttn
    Submitted for your approval: Hawk Harrelson going absolutely ape-poopy in the booth after an ejection in today's White Sox/Rays game: http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2012-articles/may/hawk-harrelson-spontaneously-combusts-on-air.html
  9. erik316wttn
    As a fan, I'd be willing to sacrifice a few minutes in order for the correct call to be made on the field. I speak for only myself here, though.
  10. erik316wttn
    I don't see why this initially can't be for safe/out on the bases as well.
  11. erik316wttn
    They won! Are they allowed to do that?
  12. erik316wttn
    Theo may have bitten off a little more than he could chew.
  13. erik316wttn
    11! =D> =D> =D> =D>
  14. erik316wttn
    My favorite thing about Koyie Hill is that he's a "switch hitter". Career .567 OPS as a lefty, vs. a .590 as a righty. Quick!! Warm up the righty! We've gotta turn Koyie Hill around!! Why must you defile both batter's boxes with your [expletive], Koyie Hill? Why? So he can suck equally from both sides of the plate.
  15. erik316wttn
    I mean this with very little hyperbole that anyone here who has any sort of baseball experience at the high school or college level could not possibly be worse catching for the Cubs today than Koyie Hill. Hell, see if OMC wants to lace them up again, even though I don't think he was a catcher when he played....
  16. erik316wttn
    Woohoo! No reason we can't get that up to a Baker's Dozen or so, at least. If we're gong to suck, go all out so we have a better draft position next year.
  17. erik316wttn
    My brain hurts.
  18. erik316wttn
    Remember all the [expletive] they gave you back when you dared suggest that this could be a 100 loss team? Remember the actual reasons why? Because the team is pretty much devoid of good players (with a few exceptions?)
  19. erik316wttn
    I knew this team was bad, but not "worst team in baseball" bad. Holy crap.
  20. erik316wttn
    What? Seems like it's out of spite, because the "independent" arbitrator ruled against MLB. I'm not saying Braun is innocent or guilty (although he's probably guilty), but this just reeks of spite. I wonder if the Player's Union is going to do anything. "Ok, here's the deal.: You're an "independent" arbitrator, but if you rule against us, we'll fire you." What exactly do you think the Player's Union can do? The arbiters can be fired by either side with or without cause. I understand that. The arbitrator is someone agreed upon by both sides who can be dismissed by either side at any time. My point is that it's just petty and spiteful on MLB's part. Yes, they were legally within their rights to do so, but that doesn't make it any less petty.
  21. erik316wttn
    What? Seems like it's out of spite, because the "independent" arbitrator ruled against MLB. I'm not saying Braun is innocent or guilty (although he's probably guilty), but this just reeks of spite. I wonder if the Player's Union is going to do anything. "Ok, here's the deal.: You're an "independent" arbitrator, but if you rule against us, we'll fire you." A guy made a stupid decision and they had the ability to fire him, so they did. That's not taking your ball and going home. That's acting appropriately in response to incompetence. I guarantee this is because MLB looks bad. If he had ruled in favor of MLB in spite of overwhelming evidence in support of the player, I guarantee they wouldn't have fired him because he was incompetent. The Union might have, but MLB wouldn't have. This is spite, plain and simple. They didn't get their way and now they're throwing a tantrum, not unlike my toddler.
  22. erik316wttn
    What? Seems like it's out of spite, because the "independent" arbitrator ruled against MLB. I'm not saying Braun is innocent or guilty (although he's probably guilty), but this just reeks of spite. I wonder if the Player's Union is going to do anything. "Ok, here's the deal.: You're an "independent" arbitrator, but if you rule against us, we'll fire you."
  23. erik316wttn
    MLB has also fired the arbitrator who overturned the Braun decision. Way to take your ball and go home, MLB. http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/7929521/report-mlb-fires-shyam-das-arbitrator-milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-case
  24. erik316wttn
    At least you're not ALL bad. I'll give you credit for your Dawson love.
  25. erik316wttn
    No, he was a douche, he just did it quietly and it got overlooked because he was so good at baseball. He's really kind of an ass and has proven it on multiple occasions. Examples?
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