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2) personally attacking other commenters
3) baiting other commenters
4) arguing for the sake of arguing
5) discussing politics
6) using hyperbole when something less will suffice
7) using sarcasm in a way that can be misinterpreted negatively
8) making the same point over and over again
9) typing "no-hitter" or "perfect game" to describe either in progress
10) being annoyed by the existence of this list
11) commenting under the obvious influence
12) claiming your opinion isn't allowed when it's just being disagreed with
I thought I knew you. Now you're Burleigh Grime$. I hardly know you now.
That can't be a coincidence.
Stubblebeards were 80's, too.
is it some kind of a stage act or something?
http://tinyurl.com/lwjcz
I like you'res better GOG'S
10 -- That's basically the kind of thing one would have in mind.
I woulda cashed in on the cans! 800$ bucks sounds really good.
didn't work
"Bochy found out the hard way. In Monday night's opener, Bochy had lefty Alan Embree pitch to Green with two on and two out in the 10th inning and the game tied at 5-5."
yeah ATLEAST.
If it's close you gotta swing.
LHP Clayton Kershaw- 6'4 210lbs. Throws a heavy heavy sinking fastball 90-98, steadily 94-96 with very projectible loose frame. avg change up, avg cb, avg slider, all 3 with a chance to be plus pitches. His fb has amazing movement. Top prep pitching prospect in the draft. Tigers love him at #6. if he gets past tigers, he is ours.
LHP Kasey Kiker- 5'11 185lbs. Very very live and loose arm. Has topped out at 97mph this year, consistently 90-94 with a nasty plus plus change up. cb is above average but not as good as his fb or change up. He has great command of his pitches and very good poise on the mound. Reasons why he will drop to the 20s is because of his size and some off the field/makeup rumors surrounding him. BUT, i do know the Dodgers like him and are currently investigating those off the field issues.
OF/1b Travis Snider- 6'1 225lbs. ELITE prep hitter. this guy hits bombs. he has a strong lower half, great eye at the plate, very flexible hips and strong quick wrists. Comps ive seen are the power of prince fielder combined with Giles like approach. Knocks on him is that he isnt very fleet of foot and he might have to move to 1b down the line if he gains more weight. Thats why he might drop to 31. But there is a consensus that his bat is very very legit.
I'm afraid that the answer to both parts of your question is yes.
sounds like you don't like the clips chances.
Kiker has a huge leg kick in his delivery, which he incorporates his lower half very well. He has never had injury problems and he throws all the time so his arm has been built up, just like billingsley. He is stocky, but he has a good frame with muscle on it.
the dodgers are not hesitant on his ability at all. They like his pitching ability....a lot. They are researching his background and have spent considerable time with him lately. I'll try to dig up a video clip of him if i can find it.
Creepier McDonalds promotion:
Clown baby?
http://tinyurl.com/lhqcq
or cartoon yoga instructor?
http://tinyurl.com/fhcvr
click on 2005 National Showcase and there is a short video clip.
funny you say that steve. this is what perfect game, the premier prep scouting org says about Kiker in their most recent top 100 draft prospect list.
Kasey Kiker, lhp, Russell County HS, Phenix City, Ala. Kiker reminds us of Scott Kazmir in a number of ways at the same point of his development, without some of the athleticism and the killer breaking ball. His fastball, which has touched 97, and an outstanding changeup, are big league pitches.
that would be sweet if you can find a video clip of him.
Maybe you should give Logan a similar ultimatum you gave Guzman.
this little line brought a smile to my face.
Frasor was a former dodger, he was traded by Depo for Jayson Werth in ST of 2004.
so you're saying you're creepy Mike?
Jose Mesa:Omar Vizquel
Bob:Clippers?
I look like Bill McDonald (the FSN guy), about 10 years younger. So yes, I am creepy
with the bad tan & all?
that means he likes the underdog que no.
(hand goes up)
good article on Orenduff's outing tonight. Mentions Kemp making a great play in CF to end a n inning and keep the no hitter intact.
It's nice to see Elton Brand get some national exposure.
Bob you're showing your age by saying that or no?
& you correct me like a typical white guy ;)
I am currently studying for a spanish 102 exam tomorrow. Pro nouns, reflexive verbs and tu commands!
I don't know what that means, but It sounds interesting.
You must really pull your hair when I come around que no. Hey I never said I was a great speller. ; )
a reflexive verb is like- levarse
a tu command is like- Acuestate (go to bed)
I have a feeling what I am learning native spanish speakers dont even use.
Just like most of us here who grew up with English probably don't know about the past perfect although we use it. In a Spanish class, you will learn the present tense, but in English we hardly ever use the simple present tense. We usually use the present progressive.
I am walking. I am typing. And so on.
voy a escriendo
i think.....
right, Getto spanish is what we use, It sounds very funny when I white guy talks spanish (sounds retarded)
I kinda like My bad spelling, makes me feel original, but I'll take you're advise.
that makes you sound like me & english
"por la manana."
I woulda used EN LA MANANA
What a crazy game. Angels (Salmon actually) left bases loaded in the 7th and 9th, and I see below the botched squeeze/doubleplay in the eighth has already been discussed. What a quick turn from joyful hysteria when the Angels loaded the bases in the ninth to mass dejection when the Blue Jays put up 4 in the top of the 10th.
Bizarre non-error scoring decisions. At one point, with a runner at first, Halliday cleanly fielded a bunt two steps in front of the mound, took to long deciding not to go to second, and was late throwing to first. No error. How can that be. And there was a muffed ball in right (I was blocked by the third base coach) also no error. And Donnelly misplayed a slow roller up to first; no error.
Last comment: Someone needs to put some boundaries on the rally monkey master of ceremonies. Seventh inning rally monkey? Isn't that too soon? Rally monkey take off on the Pirates of the Carribean. Rally monkey spoof on Addicted to Love video. Rally monkey waterskiing in Vacation video. Spooky "if you make noise, he will come" rally monkey. Sheesh.
depends on your major. Business majors need to be proficient in at least two semesters of a foreign language. You can test out of it. I only tested out of first semester so now i'm stuck taking span102 in may session.
Bob, I had no idea you were a Clipper fan. I can raise my hand about seeing their 1st game at Staples but not the 1st game in LA.
Just got back from the game and that was easily the happiest group of CLipper fans I've ever been around. Normally it seems we have about 20-25 fans taking the subway home, but tonight it was just like a Laker game, the station was packed, horns were honking, good times were had by all. Q Ross, who would have thunk it?
Guerrero didn't get an error on his dropped fly ball because he was able to force the runner at second base. Since it was a force out there, the scorer ruled that the runner on third scored on a fielder's choice.
Then a drunk guy booed him and called him a fat___ in front of a bunch of little kids. It was grotesque.
Does anyone know where I can find the DL for AA and below?
When the Angels loaded the bases in the ninth and Salmon came up, I was, you know, watching the game. And darn if a beachball didn't just slam right into the back of my head. Didn't hurt, very startling.
[cranky old man grumble]
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