Is that some kind of record...?

Thanks, Coach.

I'm researching, but not finding much.

Thanks,

BC

Seriously, I remember actually learning something from that Cheers episode, which was not what I expected. One of the show's best seasons for sure.

Poor Coach.

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Btw, I didn't see this posted earlier, sorry if it was... but I found Andruw's interview, that Diamond Leung pointed to on his blog, rather sad and enervating.

http://blogs.pe.com/prosports/2009/01/andruw-jones-dodgers-fans-went.html

I think he was misquoted. He meant "Dodger fans wanted to throw me overboard. And rightly so!"

FDA: 'Postpone' eating foods containing peanut butter

http://tinyurl.com/9fpjme

Garciaparra playing soccer, at least

>> Garciaparra said the Dodgers have stayed in contact with his agent, Arn Tellem, and General Manager Ned Colletti has said he still has room for another infielder even after signing Casey Blake, Rafael Furcal and Mark Loretta this winter.

The Phillies are also interested along with a "couple other teams," according to Garciaparra.

"If there's going to a spring training for me, we'll see," he said. "I'm weighing my options. I want to make sure (the calf) is doing well.

http://tinyurl.com/85haez

Then, put together a four-run ninth to rally 85 LA past 90 SF 13-11.

Never had this when it was a game for the Nintendo system and that might be a good thing. I'd have never made it through college. Playing APBA made that hard enough.

I wonder if the Jets are starting to get bummed.

I cannot believe Horne has done that twice, after the UAB debacle you'd think he'd have learned.

I'd a signed Adam Dunn and Ben Sheets over margaritas and given Bore-us the one finger salute by now...

Those are the DI highs.

In 1976, Purdue played Wisconsin and the teams were a combined 47 for 47. Purdue made 25 and Wisconsin made 22.

"They show me that I'm important for them and, uh, doesn't matter what the change they do upstairs, just I'm ready to go."

I think he's referring to Furcal taking his position, but perhaps Ivan has still been assured of a big role?

http://tinyurl.com/99z8q2

Markakis (3 full years of service time) is one year ahead of Andre Ethier (2 yrs, 153 days) on the service time scale, but Ethier has to be happy with these proceedings.

Career OPS+
Markakis 121
Ethier 116

WAR 2006-2008
Markakis: 2.0/3.5/5.4 (10.9 total)
Ethier: 1.7/2.1/3.6 (7.4 total)

I'm not saying Ethier is Markakis, but he's close enough to have a reasonable shot at a contract similar to the one Markakis is "close" to signing.

An interesting take by McCourt regarding Manny, but who knows when things will change other that the Dodgers seem to be trying now very hard to get another offer on the table from Boras which is not 5 or 6 years for Manny, instead of the two the Dodgers offered.

But what I would like to know is why there has been not been more movement on the starting pitching side. Everyone knows the Dodgers want at least one additional starting pitcher. Despite this nothing seems to be happening. Do we think the Dodgers are trying to get Freddy Garcia? Sheets or perhaps a Perez? Don't understand it.

As for pitching, I think the complete lack of movement shows they aren't in on Sheets or Perez. I'm guessing they'll take a Wolf, Garland (the names we've heard) and really don't prefer one to the other so they're willing to wait it out.

On the other hand, I think it's naive of the McCourt to actually be frustrated/confused by Boras's lack of communication, when such is exactly what they should be expecting from the guy.