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And there it is.
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Oh, there's certainly rampant media overspeculation, no doubt. But I'm referring to the more ominous direct quotes such as these: "Pitching my way through it hasn't worked that well so far,'' (Wood) said. "The first 50 or so pitches, he felt normal, very good,'' O'Neal said. "Then we kind of hit -- I don't want to call it an inevitable wall -- but we kind of hit that level where he started to get back into some of the sensations he was feeling in his last two starts. As far as fatigue and not being able to put a lot on the ball." I hope I'm wrong, but I see nothing hopeful about pursuing starting for him for at least a year, if ever. I do see a very real alternative that could be win-win all around. We'll see how it plays out. I see those as pretty in line with what happened in his last simulated game, but I'd expect Wood to be really frustrated. He expected to be hitting his stride right about now, not spending more time on the DL. He also said that all he can do is keep going, which is all he can do right now.
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113.4 pitches per game for Prior in his first full season is really, really crazy.
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He's really fleet of foot and nimble. The last time the country of Japan was hurt by something of that size, they needed Gamera to save them.
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Nobody could see Ronaldo sneak back there for the equalizer.
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Jon, I assume the latest revelations may have changed your stance on these issues. I would suggest that instead of prematurely conceding that he can't hold up to starting (as his vast injury history seems to blare out), they are now overdue. I, like you, was long supportive of Wood as a starter, but these developments on top of the way he looked out of the pen last year have me 100% convinced otherwise. What revelations? All that has been said is that the doctors believe his arm is sound, he's going to keep working, and isn't giving up. Everything else has been media speculation based on relatively vague uncertainty over Wood's current position. Sure there's a possibility that he might not start again this season, but what's actually being said doesn't suggest that it's the likely possibility. I suppose the lack of endurance in this session shouldn't be that big of a surprise considering he didn't pitch for 7 or 8 days, but obviously he shouldn't have felt like he did. Regardless, the reality isn't nearly as grim right now as the media is presenting it. And he may have an ugly injury history, but outside of this injury, he hasn't had any other major structural problems since about 1999, I believe.
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What a shot! This has been a very entertaining game so far. And yeah, the ref hasn't been a factor. Refreshing. If was impressed that he didn't blow the whistle when Ronaldinho went down in the box after some nice footwork.
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You're not the only one that thinks he's an idiot. Wynalda is laying into Arena pretty good. What a terrible showing. I don't know anything about soccer strategy, but I don't know how anybody can be inspired by that guy. His body language is awful during the game and he just mopes around like he's waiting for his wife to finish trying on outfits. As a fellow non-soccer person, I think that's an excellent description. I prefer to think of it as him being disappointed with the fish not biting. Great save by Japan. And another one. And another one.
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His strength has always been putting players in the best position to succeed? Yup, Cubs.
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We are the ones with Ghana-rrhea now.
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Holy crap take the shot Donovan.
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Come on. It's not like we're going to score.
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Well that sucked.
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Storms are about to come through the Chicago area. Please survive, cable.
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Oh you've got to be kidding...
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I let out a little profanity when Beasley got rid of the ball so soon.
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GOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Flop of the game.
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Even the halftime show teaser doesn't believe the US can tie it up in the next ten minutes. Ugh. That was a decent look.
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The more I see the replay, the worse it looks. Reyna didn't see it coming.
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Italy scores off the corner.
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crap, indeed. That was bad.
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Two pretty weak yellow cards already.
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A live shot of 20,000 Korean fans in the Staples Center vs. about 30 people strolling around in Times Square.
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I preferred "Hey Brazil, what happened to all your good players? Oh that's right, Ronaldo ATE them!" Yeah. Good delivery, too. Conan has had some good World Cup stuff recently. He had Ronald McDonald and Mayor McCheese beating the tar out of Chef Boyardee the night before the Italy match.