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1) using profanity or any euphemisms for profanity
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
You can get a rundown of all Dodger minor league staffing assignments for 2007 by following this link. Among the interesting new and returning names on the list: Mike Easler, Ken Howell, John Shoemaker, Luis Salazar, Danny Darwin, Dave Collins, Steve Yeager, Charlie Hough, Lance Parrish, Garey Ingram, Bill Robinson and Gene Clines.
In other news, star-crossed, cadaver-cartilaged ex-Dodger lefthander Derek Thompson will go to Spring Training with Oakland on a minor-league contract, according to The Associated Press.
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The relatively new Dodgers Fan Rewards Club, which encouraged fans of the team to shop at participating merchants to earn points toward Dodger-related prizes, has gone by the wayside, according to an e-mail sent to members today. A Dodger Thoughts reader forwarded me a copy:
Dear Dodgers Fan Rewards Club Member:
We regret to inform you that Sports Loyalty Systems, Inc., the third-party company that operated the Dodgers Fan Rewards Club Program (the "Program") for the past year, ceased operations as of December 19, 2006. Because of the termination of the Program by Sports Loyalty Systems, Inc., the Program's website is no longer available and points can no longer be earned at Dodger Stadium or through participating merchant sponsors.
In January 2007, you will be contacted by e-mail regarding the status of your Program account and the termination of the Program. At that time, customer service representatives will also be able to assist you and answer any questions that you may have regarding your account.
We apologize for any inconvenience that Sports Loyalty Systems, Inc.'s termination of the Program may cause you, and we thank you for your cooperation and continued support of the Dodgers.
Sincerely,
Los Angeles Dodgers
Going to the rewards site today leads to a phone number, which in turn offers you a recording reiterating that "the team will be in contact with you in the near future regarding the status of any accumulated points." My sense is that the Dodgers will make good in some fashion, though I don't know if anyone will get the 25,000-point "Strategy Session with
GM or Manager"
1. Who will have more HR's, Nomar or Triplets?
2. Who will have more saves, Saito or Broxton?
3. Who will have more assists, Slappy McPutout or Triplets?
1. Nomar
2. Saito
3. They will end the season tied, both with zero.
I've advocated "Pier Juan." I also like "John Peter", which I saw on another board.
Thanks, Joey.
Unless something significant happens (Trade or FA signing that directly or indirectly affects the Dodgers) before Jan. 1, I will be enjoying the holidays with my family and have a self-imposed fast from reading DT.
"Be excellent to one another"
From GibsonHobbs88!
10 - All the best to you, GH88 :)
Some comments following also worthwhile, IMO. From one: "On any given weeknight game, the Dodgers would draw about 25,000 people. When Sandy pitched, they drew 35,000+. We all remember his blazing fastball, but what set up that pitch was his slow curve that seemed to break about 18 inches. It was great to see those heavy hitters dig in and scrunch up waiting for his fastball, and then bail out as that huge curve came right at their head, and then broke over the plate for a called strike."
Also a good description in comments of a Koufax vs. Clemente battle.
And this about the impression Koufax made on Jim Palmer in '66: "Jim Palmer was asked once if he saw things that impressed him. He said that in the 1966 series against the Dodgers, Koufax threw a curve ball that was shoulder high in front of the plate and Roseboro dug the pitch out of the dirt. He said that was one time he said "Wow, how did he do that?"
From same comment: "I heard him once say that he intended to throw a no-hitter every time he pitched, then when someone got a hit his goal was a shut-out, and should someone score his efforts went to winning the game."
.....and should someone score.......
(This commenter says Koufax had a FB, curve, and slider. But I understand he had just two--FB and curve.)
Anyhow, link to main column:
http://tinyurl.com/yama9g
GOBAAL
Did anyone notice during Rutgers games that the kids in the student section and the band would do the air guitar strum they did in the future of Bill and Ted?
That sentence is a mouthfull.
I agree.
22 So it's tyranny you want, eh?
And D4P can be Susan B.
"Juan Out' is mine, and if you want to use it, I expect royalties.
You'll have to subtract one from the DT female total as a sort of D4P park adjustment.
Flounder
http://tinyurl.com/v8dtj
It's not over yet. But the Cougars lead 31-8 in the fourth.
Can we make the logical leap to a conclusion then about Sushirabbit's gender?
Or is there some third option that I haven't been told about?
I guarantee it - we can't.
Koetter is mailing this in so badly, he'll be wearing a postman's uniform.
http://www.usps.com/postalhistory/clothing.htm
Sam's in a frisky mood tonight.
Meanwhile, I'm still amazed that you can trade Jeff Conine and actually get other baseball players back in return.
The word "sushi" doesn't apply to fish.
I always pictured T choppin' up tempura at the yeshiva.
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And some think of this part of Edendale as Silver Lake now. But that could be a matter of opinion.
Well, can't imagine anyone here would have an opinion about such a thing . . .
Plus, you must have at least some loyalty to Oregon left, no...?
PS: It's time for Mike Bellotti to move on.
:-) My wife's nickname is wasabikitty (please don't start hitting on her Marty, I need her to clean the kitchen)
Besides doesn't Juan Pierre carry all the information needed? Let's don't get all Martin Heideger.
Vishal, you traded emails with me about Ireland, right? I'm afraid you've been kidnapped and an impostor is posting here.
http://tinyurl.com/tt2cs
Vishal, did you make it to Connemara? I don't remember. And Twerp if you see me in person don't hold my past comments against me, I just pray to God you don't work for my company.
http://tinyurl.com/wm7bs
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