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  1. MasterBlaster
    Volquez needs a Corbin Bernsen pep talk right about now
  2. MasterBlaster
    way to play the game brew crew
  3. MasterBlaster
    She's way too Jewish. America is for christians idiot. Far be it from New York City to have any Jews....amirite? awaits avatar joke
  4. MasterBlaster
    I'm shocked this isn't a duet with Barbara Streisand.
  5. MasterBlaster
    "Joe Nathan = underrated closer" Joe Buck
  6. MasterBlaster
    Ludwick looks like a brontosaurus.
  7. MasterBlaster
    I think it's more apparant that some people can't make a distinction between Josh Hamilton and Stephen Hawking. Both men overcame incredible adversity to succeed, it's as simple as that. They are the same.
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    I think you're missing the entire point. It's annoying how some people are downplaying what Hamilton went through because it was "self-inflicted" or because his family life was stable beforehand. Actually, it's not just annoying, it's flat our wrong. Yeah, he did it to himself, but that doesn't make addiction something he could just shake off. It's a disease. "Nobody says, "foresooth Mitch, you have lupus!" He wants to use his story to influence other people that have gotten hooked on drugs or alcohol. He's proven that, no matter how low you get, you can shake it off and get back to the top. Have you honestly heard anyone present the story in a way that says "don't worry guys, you can take drugs and it'll all still be ok?" You'd have to be a complete moron to take that out of this story. Like I said earlier, I can understand being sick of the story, but a lot of these complains are idiotic. Can you imagine treating a recovering addict like this? "Yeah, that's great that you saved your life, Big deal, it was all your fault anyway." That's awful. Awesome rationalization. Suicidal drug addicts should be elevated and adored by the media, especially if you entertain us. I expect more George Bush love on this forum from this day forward.
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    I also don't find it such a great, heartwarming story of redemption. Did he overcome incredible adversity to make it back to MLB? Indeed he did, but his self-inflicted hardship is a much different thing than if he were kneecapped by Tonya Harding, for example. I certainly do not see Hamilton as some kind of role model, or trophy that should be raised as an example to kids that anyone can realize their dream. What is the message behind all that? Become a drug addict right out of high school, and don't worry, because in a few years you'll wake up from your drug-induced haze and your dream job will drop in your lap. What a horrible message, and it worked for Josh Hamilton, a person with a natural athletic talent that him and few other Human Beings possess. That's just how the media is though, they always elevate whatever is against established societal manners. It's telling because like others mentioned, people who succeed legitimately without being criminals, or taking steroids are ignored by the mainstream press, because that's how they are supposed to be, just normal folks.
  10. MasterBlaster
    What is with these announcers? "I bet he woke up stiff" .... "ben-gay" etc...
  11. MasterBlaster
    IMO, leadoff isn't really an important thing to discuss, unless you think overwhelmingly that the 1st inning is the quintessential climax of the game. Otherwise, I'm happy to know that my 900 ops guy is getting more at bats than everyone else. For something equally unimportant, we can discuss the merits of number designations for SP. Is Pitcher X a 1? How about a 2, 3 or 4? That's so important to know.
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