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Talk Zone / Re: "We will win the World Series in 2008" - Ryan Dempster, Chicago Cubs
« on: February 13, 2008, 08:14:40 pm »
Didnt that idiot Zambrano say the same thing last year?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros not "100% comitted to winning"
« on: December 08, 2007, 08:19:10 pm »newsflash andy, only about 3-4 teams get to play with monopoly money like the yankees, it doesn't mean they aren't committed to winning.
What is wrong with that dude? Didn't the Astros give him and his brother a ton of money when the Yanks wanted nothing to do with Andy? Didn't Roger have the richest deal in history? Did they not go to the NLCS twice? Did they not go to the World Series?
They finish 2nd and all of a sudden they are not comitted to winning, what a jackass. This is clearly a case of somone trying to justify his actions by blaming the Stros. Andy got disrespected, poor Andy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wallace leaves
« on: October 28, 2007, 10:18:41 am »Does Dick Pole still have his position with the Reds?
I'd rather have a Dick Pole than a Dick Trickle.
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Talk Zone / The Bagwell Conspiracy??????
« on: October 28, 2007, 07:09:03 am »
Astrosdaily.com posted this article today, supposedly from the summer of 2004. Have you all seen this?
http://baseballevolution.com/asher/bagwellconspiracy.html
http://baseballevolution.com/asher/bagwellconspiracy.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Blind squirrel and nut, together at last
« on: September 29, 2007, 12:05:33 pm »Pinwheel's blog - be warned
No Richard, you can't - but not for the reasons you seem to imply.
"I've preached that they should devote every resource to pitching. There's just not much prime pitching available. I'd go for Curt Schilling and Kenny Rogers as possible one-year stop gaps, but the price must be right. You have to go into those kinds of deals with your eyes open."
Kenny Rogers??? I guess the squirrel doesn't know that Mclane doesn't sign cameraman beaters/Boras clients. Or was he talking about http://www.a2zmovies.com/catalog/images/RC2-0371.JPG
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Talk Zone / Re: Blind squirrel and nut, together at last
« on: September 29, 2007, 11:52:15 am »i miss mr obvious
I think he's on to something... If we could get Rowand, then all we'll need is Jeter, Ruth, Wild Thing and Nuke LaLoosh and we will be set.
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Talk Zone / Re: Press Conference
« on: September 29, 2007, 08:18:10 am »
Limey... Your picture is really creeping me out. I can't let my kids out of the house.
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Talk Zone / Re: Selig wants the Astros to keep Cooper
« on: September 01, 2007, 01:28:12 pm »Dear Bud:
no one, no matter what color, has a right to be hired. what everyone should have, no matter what color, is an equal opportunity to be hired based upon merit, talent and skills.
Yes Jim, but Pinwheel believes in Affirmative Action and if you disagree with him he accuses you of being a racist.
"Selig requires teams to interview minority candidates for GM and managerial openings. Some people are uncomfortable with affirmative action laws. They're frightened when people who don't look and sound just like them get jobs. The world has changed, my friend. You're going to have to deal it. God forbid, we may even have a black GM running of our teams someday. Won't that stir things up?"
Like I told him in my post, (which he didnt deny) "You strike me as one of those people who divert the real question by calling the person posing the question a racist."
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Talk Zone / Re: Selig wants the Astros to keep Cooper
« on: September 01, 2007, 08:28:23 am »
I am still trying to figure out his quote.
''In the words of the immortal George Bamberger...''
Any guesses?
''In the words of the immortal George Bamberger...''
Any guesses?
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Talk Zone / Re: Selig wants the Astros to keep Cooper
« on: September 01, 2007, 07:52:53 am »
Well, our favorite reporter feels the same way, but instead of answering the question he just calls his readers racists.
http://blogs.chron.com/sportsjustice/archives/2007/08/i_just_noticed.html
The best part of his response.
"God forbid, we may even have a black GM running of our teams someday. Won't that stir things up?"
Good call, Richard.
http://blogs.chron.com/sportsjustice/archives/2007/08/i_just_noticed.html
The best part of his response.
"God forbid, we may even have a black GM running of our teams someday. Won't that stir things up?"
Good call, Richard.
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Talk Zone / Re: other teams newspapers are great
« on: June 10, 2007, 09:15:59 am »To follow up on one of the comments here. In New York, the Post, Daily News, Newsday, NY Times, NY Sun all cover the Yankees and Mets. They are also covered by the Bergen Record, the Newark Star Ledger and probably a host of other NJ papers. And I am sure that they are covered by some Connecticut papers as well.
And constant coverage on baseball tonight, every ten minutes on CNN Headline News (actually right now), CNNSI, ESPN radio and tv etc.
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Talk Zone / Re: other teams newspapers are great
« on: June 10, 2007, 08:19:12 am »It ws weird too, because the Toronto Sun publishing group sold the post in 1987 to Media News Group. But they stopped being able to bring in advertisers.
How does a newspaper in the 4th largest city have a problem bringing in advertisers? I dont remember the Post being that bad. Then again I was a teenager when I left Houston. Was it the Liberalism in a conservative city that did it in or something else?
On a side note, it has been something like 10-15 days straight now that CNNSI has had something Yankees as their cover or headline on their baseball page. It would be nice to have something not just Justice as a perspective in the city because your not going to get it anywhere else.
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Talk Zone / Re: other teams newspapers are great
« on: June 10, 2007, 07:58:26 am »The Hobby Family shut down the Post in the last 80s/early 90s, but not before being the first fish wrap in town to give us full color newsprint that had very bad registration and tended to make the pictures look like really bad ghost hunter photos.
Ceased publication on 4/18/1995. Assets bought by the Hearst Corporation.
The Hobby Family sold the paper in 1983 to the owners of the Toronto Sun. The editorial board was considered to be more liberal than they should be...led to the downfall 12 years later.
Wow, I had no idea.
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Talk Zone / Re: other teams newspapers are great
« on: June 10, 2007, 07:43:51 am »I could have read it in here (in fact, I'm sure I did), but I think someone pointed out that Houston is the only top 10 metro area in America with one newspaper.
What??? Ok, it has been a while since I have actually lived in my hometown, 17 years I guess. But what about the Houston Post?
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Talk Zone / Re: Congratulations, ESPN
« on: March 31, 2007, 08:42:40 am »Steve Phillips also predicts the Astros to finish 5th in the division.
Steve Phillips is just a Jackass to all clubs unless its the Yankees, Mets, Sox or Cubs but I think he has something against the Stros. Last year right before the season started, Steve was asked on ESPN radio who he picked would be the most disapointing team. His answer was the Houston Astros. The commentator said, didnt you pick the Astros to be the most disapointing team the last two years. Steve said yes, he laughed and then said one of these years I will be right.
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Talk Zone / Re: Zambrano talking out of his ass
« on: March 03, 2007, 01:03:56 pm »
I'm sure you can find about 15 journalists to agree with him. It wont be long before some journalist writes a story saying how right he is. Every offseason the Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox are picked as the next champs. Why not pick the Cubs best pitcher to be the CY?
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Talk Zone / Question for the experts (Baseball Package)
« on: March 03, 2007, 08:42:28 am »
I have been reading lately about the MLB Baseball Package being unavailable unless you have Direct TV. Then I read a couple of weeks ago that the package would still be available to most cable subscribers. Today I read on CNNSI that it is not available to cable. Can anyone clear this up?
Do I have to put a damn dish on my house to watch my stros?
The Link
Do I have to put a damn dish on my house to watch my stros?
The Link
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Talk Zone / Rule Changes for the 2007 Season
« on: February 18, 2007, 09:27:29 am »
Some rule changes for scuffing baseballs, tie games after the 5th, catching fould balls in the dugout and others.
The Link
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: astros looking at trachsel according to rosenthal
« on: February 03, 2007, 11:17:25 am »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Rosenthal spews this reflexive bilge "If owner Drayton McLane continues to hold the line on his budget..." If this is his angle, I suggest he directs his attention to the Cardinals.
The same owner who had the third highest payroll last season behind the Yankees and Red Sox? That owner? Gosh, he makes it sound like McLane is the owner of the Pirates!
The same owner who moved quickly to sign Oswalt during the middle of the 06 season, the same owner who signed Carlos Lee to the largest contract in Astros history, the same who signed Roger Clemens to the highest (pro rated) contract ever paid to a pitcher in the history of baseball, the same owner who paid the 2nd highest average salary per player in 06, that owner?
If signing Trachsel at a bargain price can improve the Astros and increase their appeal to Clemens, then for heaven's sake, they should sign Trachsel.
When did Rosenthal become Trachsel's agent. Sounds to me like Rosenthal has some man love for Trachsel.
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Talk Zone / Re: Digging around in the remainder bin...
« on: February 03, 2007, 10:21:44 am »Quote:Quote:Quote:
I never understood how his herky jerky windup wasn't a balk, but I was always mesmerized watching him pitch. He looked so angry.
Any video of this? I tried YouTube, but nothing came up on him. Is this the reliever with the evil eye, head jerk, stare down that Biggio mocked at the plate a couple of years ago?
That was Mike Fetters.
Weber more resembles a seizure that ends up with him throwing the ball.
I loved watching Mike Fetters... What ever happened to that dude?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros sign Brian Moehler
« on: January 20, 2007, 12:39:19 pm »Quote:Quote:
Isn't Ron Villone still available? He's a left hander.
Available? Theoretically. He's 37, his agent is Scott Boras, and he wants a 2 year deal. The Link
I did not know he was a Boras child. Thats too bad, I liked his play.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros sign Brian Moehler
« on: January 20, 2007, 09:05:37 am »
Isn't Ron Villone still available? He's a left hander.
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Talk Zone / 2006 Sportsman of the Year: John Mellencamp
« on: January 06, 2007, 10:35:00 am »Quote:
"Mellencamp?s inspirational anthem, ?Our Country,? has become synonymous with football, just as his corporate sponsor, Chevrolet, is synonymous with American values.
?The song ?Our Country? is like a modern version of ?America the Beautiful,? but better, because ?America the Beautiful? didn?t sell Chevys,? said Gary Pascoe, executive creative director of Campbell-Ewald, the agency that created the ads. ?We really wanted to illustrate the parallel between the history of our great nation and the history of Chevrolet vehicles. Remember 9/11? We do. Remember Katrina? We were there. Chevy trucks helped carry aid and shit to the black people. And of course, John Mellencamp is the perfect spokesman for us, because he embodies the same values as Chevrolet, and because his career shit the bed about ten years ago. ?
Pascoe said the song resonates loudly with football fans because football fans are patriotic and patriotic people enjoy trucks.
Thats some funny shit.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Seattle Writer flames Purp & Pinero
« on: December 22, 2006, 07:24:10 pm »Quote:
No no....what you are all forgetting is that God led Alice to New York in the same fashion he led Moses to the land of milk and honey (if I am remembering my Old Testament correctly). Only Alice will be flying private while the Jewish people wandered for 40 years.
No no...You guys don't get it. Andy has a ranch outside Long Island.
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Talk Zone / Re: Poor Randy is Getting Homesick Again
« on: December 17, 2006, 02:07:05 pm »Quote:
Can Sexson play 3rd? CF?
Nope...I would like to see his bat though
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Talk Zone / Poor Randy is Getting Homesick Again
« on: December 17, 2006, 12:46:32 pm »
"He hasn't called me officially and asked me to trade him, no," GM Brian Cashman said yesterday when asked if the Big Unit requested the Yankees move him.
Just not officially...Right.
The Angels, Dodgers, Padres and Giants are closer to Arizona than The Bronx, but would they be willing to pay Johnson's salary and give the Yankees at least prospects in return? Seattle, where Johnson pitched from 1989 to 1998, is shopping first baseman Richie Sexson ($28 million for 2007-08). Though the Yankees, who would prefer a right-handed hitting first baseman, would save $2 million in 2007, it would cost them $14 million in 2008.
Man I would love to see Sexson in an Astros uniform.
The Link
Just not officially...Right.
The Angels, Dodgers, Padres and Giants are closer to Arizona than The Bronx, but would they be willing to pay Johnson's salary and give the Yankees at least prospects in return? Seattle, where Johnson pitched from 1989 to 1998, is shopping first baseman Richie Sexson ($28 million for 2007-08). Though the Yankees, who would prefer a right-handed hitting first baseman, would save $2 million in 2007, it would cost them $14 million in 2008.
Man I would love to see Sexson in an Astros uniform.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros settle Bagwell insurance claim
« on: December 16, 2006, 08:35:01 am »
Hopefully it's enough for a 3B, tractor and a message therapist.
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Talk Zone / Re: "New York is Where God Wants Me"
« on: December 10, 2006, 01:52:02 pm »Quote:
Andy keeps making it worse every time he talks.
Just read pravata's NYCU and let me see if I get this straight: 3 days ago, his arm hurt so bad, he wasn't sure if he could play next season, now he's ready to go 2 seasons because he's making $16m per. It's a fucking miracle.
I am just curious, but if the Astros or even the Royals had offered him 25 mil per, would God want him to go to one of those places? And I thought the Hendricks boys were his agents. I guess God wants you to go to the highest bidder. So, which ever team offers the most money is the team God wants him to be on. Now I get it. It wasnt Andys decision or the Astros low offer, it was God we are supposed to blame. Its like you watch these guys become snakes right in front of you.
Maybe God made Beltran use the Astros to drive up his price too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Now what happens with Clemens
« on: December 10, 2006, 01:28:33 pm »Quote:
its really ashamed about alief.. i lived there with my family when it still was not annexed and was like a small town with its own post office.. one time when we where in houston to see the stros.. we went back by our old home..(when we lived there it was a middle class type decent neighborhood) the house was now painted something close to a shade of pink.. it was hard to see...
That is what I am afraid of in both Alief and in the neighborhood near Sharpstown. The Sharpstown mall was OK when I was there last, but I have heard it has turned to shit. Is Westwood mall even open anymore. I hear Astroworld is gone. Is Fame City gone too? Not a bad place to grow up back in the late 70's to early 90's
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Talk Zone / Re: Now what happens with Clemens
« on: December 10, 2006, 01:08:23 pm »Quote:Quote:
I wish I could go back to my home state, but I am also afraid of what I might find in Houston. I grew up in Sharpstown, went to Welch Middle School and then moved to Alief and went to Elsik. I have heard there is a freeway along Elsik and Hastings now and my best friend, a Houston cop, says I dont even want to see my old neighborhoods. Apparently, they have become New Orleans south.
The Westpark Tollway runs parallel to Alief-Clodine behind the stadium and Amity Park. It's not necessarily dangerous driving through Alief now, but many of the apartment complexes in the area are overrun with gangs. Some of the best Chinese and Vietnamese food in town can be found along Bellaire and Beechnut.
Wasnt there are a train track along Alief-Clodine? Is this tollway over the track? I lived off of Bellaire near Westeimer for a while before we moved again to a place near the West Oaks mall. I remember when highway 6 was a 2 lane road and could cross the street on a bicycle.
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Talk Zone / Re: Now what happens with Clemens
« on: December 10, 2006, 12:42:06 pm »Quote:
You know what, I used to spend a great part of my life defending Texas when I heard or read stupid ignorant shit like this. In the last few years, I've come to realize that, honestly, it's fine.
If you don't wanna be in Texas...don't COME to Texas. We got enough people here already that just bitch and complain about how "hot it is" or how "humid it is" or how it's not like where ever they came from. Don't like it? Don't move here. Already here and don't like it? Go home. We like it. A lot. And we don't need some pantywaist, sallypants, cheese-eating, snowshoveling, subway-riding, prozac-popping lunatic validating Texas for us. Stay in NY. Stay in LA. Please. And keep on telling your fucking friends what a terrible place it is here, so they will leave more of Texas for us.
Give that man a harump.
If I could leave here and go back to Texas, I would do so in a heartbeat. I here people tell me alot that they love the people in Texas. Nice and friendly, just too hot.
There are two types of people out there...People from Texas and people who wish they were.
I wish I could go back to my home state, but I am also afraid of what I might find in Houston. I grew up in Sharpstown, went to Welch Middle School and then moved to Alief and went to Elsik. I have heard there is a freeway along Elsik and Hastings now and my best friend, a Houston cop, says I dont even want to see my old neighborhoods. Apparently, they have become New Orleans south.
Shame.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pitcher by trade or FA?
« on: December 10, 2006, 11:48:04 am »Quote:Quote:
Correction, the Astros are not desparate.
Eggzactly. Fans are desperate because they're the jack-in-the-box-drive-through-order-your-food-call-it-gourmet types. They want it NOW! Well, now is nice and all, but it is not the end all, be all. You don't make a stupid trade out of desperation to satisfy the fans. That is the last thing you do.
You keep an eye towards what you can do to get a team to spring training. The during and after the spring training, you evaluate what you have and make a team of 25 men to take to the majors from that lot. Then you evaluate that 25 during the first two months of the season. By Memorial Day, you start to make decisions where you need to adjust. You prepare for the trading deadline and make deals if you have to. Also, you may have a free agent ready to sign, namely Roger Clemens. Then you go to battle for the rest of the season to try and make the playoffs, adjusting all the way using your minor leagues.
To say you're desperate *NOW* in December is to say you have no confidence *NOW* in what you can take to spring training. If that is the case, then they're going to push for a trade and move young guys they have no confidence in. If they are not desperate, they will work deals to a certain level and leave them ready for future consideration. If you want to see what your young guys look like now that they have to take up the slack, then you wait to see what they will look like during the spring. Adjust accordingly.
Fans just think that the offseason is the *ONLY* time a GM sets up the team. That is how narrow the view is from a fans perspective.
They should not be desperate yet... But if they dont get a decent starting pitcher before spring training, I think they will be in trouble. I prefer Garland over Jennings and I believe leaving an open spot or two for one of the youngsters is fine but we do need one more proven pitcher.
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Talk Zone / Re: Marquis to the Cubs - 3 year $28 million
« on: December 10, 2006, 10:15:04 am »Quote:
It's funny, but people think a salary cap is needed to protect the owners from greedy players, when it's really needed to protect the owners from their own stupidity. In this case, one stupid apple is costing the bunch a fortune. It will never end until there's an IQ test required for ownership/management.
The idiot Cubs have become the New York Knicks. I just cant see how this is going to help that team get sold. The buyer is going to be stuck with all these players and their salaries. It seems that it would drive the price down to me.
With all these crazy salaries. Clemens is going to want 30 mil per. You know his ego has to be stroked.
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Talk Zone / Re: To the Resident Pitching Coaches (BB-Related)
« on: December 10, 2006, 10:07:32 am »Quote:
Excellent, I was hoping for a family of low integrity and the ability to hose entire cities while making others the bad guy. I wanted brothers, but father/son will have to do.
You're hired.
I want you to teach me the 27 MPH slider.
Dude, you make me laugh. Thats good shit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Direction of the team...
« on: December 10, 2006, 10:04:11 am »Quote:Quote:
I say work with what we got...take our chances in '06...and ultimately look to '07 as the year we go for it all again.
Did I miss something? Didn't mlb already play the '06 season?
No, its a do-over since neither the Yanks or Red Sox were there. Its not a real season if one of them dont make it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pettitte a Yankee
« on: December 10, 2006, 09:55:49 am »Quote:Quote:
I love that now Pettitte is saying that the Astros wouldn't "push" for him:
"It shocked me that [the Astros] would not continue to go up, when the Yankees continued to push and push and pursue and they [the Astros] really didn't do much," he said. "It was a full-court press by the Yankees. I've talked to the guys, and obviously they wanted me to come back up there."
So, basically, he wanted a Yankmes-Astros bidding war. Then, when he didn't get it, he claims the Astros sisn't want him and were ready to move on without him (the Garland deal that wasn't) and goes off to the Yanks in a huff. Sounds a lot like why he left the Yankers in the first place. I guess that's his go-to line.
Pettitte seems perversely insecure with his feckless and fretfull comments regarding the Astros lack of interest in getting into a stupid, wreckless, and irresponsible bidding war. I didn't ever think he was a smart guy but now he seems pretty much like a borderline imbecile, when you compound that with an absence of integrity and a full helping of selfishness, you get a person who is incapable of overriding the judgement of his handlers. His wife must need a break from that kind of behavior and probably offered no discouragement to him for moving on. Who would blame her if she said, "yeah, Andy, why don't you finish your career in NYC."
He left the Yankees feeling somewhat slighted because their offer three years ago was on par with Houston's, a team in a small market with lower taxes. CNNSI
Pettitte said Saturday he was surprised the Astros wouldn't bridge the gap between the two proposals.
"It shocked me that (the Astros) would not continue to go up , when the Yankees continued to push and push and pursue and they (the Astros) really didn't do much," he said. "It was a full-court press by the Yankees. I've talked to the guys, and obviously they wanted me to come back up there."
CNNSI
Derek Jeter and other former teammates called to implore Pettitte to return. CNNSI
Two weeks ago it was "continue as if I am not coming back". From the Roger Clemens soundtrack.
Then Verducci announces the Yanks are close to a deal with Pettitte and will know by Friday. Before his I am not going to retire announcement. Of course, Hendrick boys say this is not true.
Then Pettitte announces he is going to play one more year.
Then the denials from the Hendricks and the Yanks about a deal.
The Astros must have seen the BS and starting looking for a trade. After all, wasn?t it the Astros who waited 2 months for him to decide if he was going to retire? How about when Pettitte decided he did not want an extension earlier this year. Now it?s the Astros fault for not stroking his ego with a ?full court press?? How much begging does it take to get a 34 year old man to come back to a city that loved him, play a child?s game near his family and get another 12 mil for it. No, this dude wanted to go back to the Yankees. I say see ya.
By the way, the deal was announced on Friday just like Verducci said. The Hendricks and Yanks say they decided to make the announcement now because they knew the secret would not last 10 days. Kind of like the one Verducci released?.Coincidence?
Pettitte was not planning on staying or he would have signed during the season, or over the last 2 months. Nope he chose to play with the Yanks no matter what. He is a sensitive little boy who needs to constantly be told how good he is.
I have no problem with Andy going back to the Yanks if thats what he wants to do, but be a man about it. Dont come out and blame the Astros so you don't feel bad for going to where you wanted to go in the first place. Dont say you werent stroked enough when this team put pitching on hold for you and tried to get you to do an extension, then feel slighted when the look for pitching help. That would be like me putting in my 2 week notice and then getting mad when the company starts looking for a replacement instead of stroking my ego and giving me a raise.
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Talk Zone / Re: I bid 136.1 million!
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:29:17 pm »Quote:
Come to think of it, Berkman plus Lee would equal 500+ pounds of sluggardly first baseman/corner OF types.
I would like to see them in spring training trying to run sprints together.
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Talk Zone / Re: Garciaparra's deal
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:21:24 pm »Quote:Quote:
If he remains healthy, that deal will look like a bargain.
That's a big fucking "if".
The Dodgers probably had a clause in their contract with their health insurer allowing them to re-sign Nomar only if Drew walked.
Thats a better risk than knowing that Soriano will still be on the books for 17 mil per when he is 38 and 39.
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Talk Zone / Re: I bid 136.1 million!
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:18:00 pm »Quote:Quote:
And a free weekend of Lance Berkman instructed horticultural study.
Berkman's testimonials for the Methodist Weight Loss Center may be more appropriate.
Thats some funny shit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Garciaparra's deal
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:12:18 pm »
I did not know Garciapara was only 33. It seems like I have been watching him do that damn batters box ritual forever.
If he remains healthy, that deal will look like a bargain.
If he remains healthy, that deal will look like a bargain.
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Talk Zone / Re: I bid 136.1 million!
« on: November 20, 2006, 07:06:57 pm »Quote:Quote:
The Lee bidding starts with 5 @ 60. Any bets on where between this and Soriano's price wins (or loses depending on POV)
the chron
At least six at $15, I'd think.
I say 6 at 100 and free years subscription to ESPN the magazine. Or, maybe a bull dozer for his ranch.
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Talk Zone / Re: So Obviously Teams Aren't Waiting to Sign The Big Fish......
« on: November 20, 2006, 06:52:17 pm »
I say go for Huff, Williams and trade for Dunn if possible. Maybe even see if Bernie Williams or Hillenbrand would come to Houston. What about Jose Mesa? If Lidge struggles again, you have Wheeler and Mesa who can step in. I would also like to see Zaun come back and split time with Ausmus. Of course, I am assuming Pettite and Clemens come back
A lot cheeper than Lee for 100 mil. Am I crazy with this line of thinking?
A lot cheeper than Lee for 100 mil. Am I crazy with this line of thinking?
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Talk Zone / Re: Soriano, A Cub. Fuck.
« on: November 19, 2006, 06:39:37 pm »Quote:Quote:
So how stupid does the Nats GM look now? He could have traded this tird at the deadline and got something for him. Now he has nothing. The Nats thought they could sign Soriano?
I believe he gets a 1st round pick next season and maybe another lower round pick as well.
Teams were offering major league ready prospects. I beleive, from what I heard here in Washington, the astros were going to give 2 or 3 prospect for the rental and they turned it down. They thought Soriano might stay.
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Talk Zone / Re: So Obviously Teams Aren't Waiting to Sign The Big Fish......
« on: November 19, 2006, 06:35:50 pm »
You know its getting silly when you dont hear anything from the Yanks. Even they have a limit for players like Soriano and Lee.
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Talk Zone / Re: So Obviously Teams Aren't Waiting to Sign The Big Fish......
« on: November 19, 2006, 06:24:41 pm »Quote:
ETA: Anyone who signs Carlos Lee for 7 or 8 years is a fucking moron and should be fired and banned from the sport immediately.
You know somebody will now...This is a very bad day for Purp. Lets just hope he and Mclane dont do something stupid.
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Talk Zone / Re: Soriano, A Cub. Fuck.
« on: November 19, 2006, 06:22:00 pm »
So how stupid does the Nats GM look now? He could have traded this tird at the deadline and got something for him. Now he has nothing. The Nats thought they could sign Soriano?
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Talk Zone / Re: So Obviously Teams Aren't Waiting to Sign The Big Fish......
« on: November 19, 2006, 06:17:14 pm »Quote:
So.........why hasn't Lee signed with the LiteRanch Astros yet?
I'm not blaming the Astros brass, mind you; I'm thinking Lee doesn't really care so much about salad dressing.
Well, if Soriano just signed for 136 mil, what do you think the going price for Lee is going to be? I am guessing around 100-110 for 7-8 years. Is he worth Beltran money?
This is getting stupid. I am starting to think we (on the offensive side) should just go after Alou, Huff and maybe trade for Dunn. Then hope for a more reasonable off season next year.
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Talk Zone / Re: into the plum brandy in Boston
« on: November 17, 2006, 08:14:32 pm »Quote:Quote:
Cafardo reminds me of some dude sitting behind his computer wearing a Nomar jersy and a Sox hat on backwards tilted to the right.
If the BoSox want to pay Clemens $20+mm for 60 innings of work, then why stop them?
They can do what they want... I just think it is crazy to pay 82 mil for 2 players. I am also saying the media would dog any other team besides the Sox and Yanks. Instead they slober on themselves praising the sox. Just like when they were insulting Drayton for not doing the "right thing" by trading Clemens to the Sox last year.
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Man who skipped Lidle flight, dies in a plane crash. Is that ironic? sad? weird? all of the above?
Reminds me of a true story.
About 20 years ago a Boom Operator on a KC135 got his friend to fly for him on a local mission. While the plane was doing touch and goes, it crashed. Part of the aircrafts engine, I believe, landed in the parking lot of the squadron killing the crew member who was supposed to fly that day.
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Talk Zone / Re: Purpura makes free-agent offers
« on: November 17, 2006, 05:15:37 pm »Quote:Quote:
Hypothetically, I wonder if Babe Ruth is available via time machine, and whether there is an elixir that will bring Walter Johnson back to life. I think there would be a lot of potential for the 2007 Astros with Ruth in the outfield and Johnson in the rotation.
I'd like to use the time machine to go into the future and bring back the stars who are yet to be. Just think--getting the catcher Zarathustra Perkins from the year 2011, or the pitcher Trajan Holmes from 2022, and maybe even the coveted short stop Parsifal F. Rosenkavalier from the Mars City Warlords from 2368.
What about the stud closer from The Island of Misfit Toys. Doesnt he buy a ranch near Houston after arbitration?
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Talk Zone / Re: into the plum brandy in Boston
« on: November 17, 2006, 03:29:59 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe, today
And don't rule out Roger Clemens joining the Sox staff. If the Sox can convince Clemens to waive his family clause request (he goes home to Texas between starts) and come to Boston as a closer, it would solve Boston's biggest need.
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Cafardo reminds me of some dude sitting behind his computer wearing a Nomar jersy and a Sox hat on backwards tilted to the right.
I think these clowns just come up with some wet dream idea of somehow getting the Rocket back in Boston. An idea they think of, as if they were the GM. They put it on paper in the hopes that the idea will cause a stir and Theo will have to answer about it and make people think it is a good idea. See Justice.
And then go all wide eyed and innocent when they are reminded of the deals that they demanded that the team must make to be legitimate. "I'm just a newspaper writer, writing about sports, which is only entertainment anyway. Why hold me accountable?" They'll whimper. Mean old Internet bloggers.
What if Clemens decides to go to Boston for say 21 mil. Then they sign Matsuzaka for 10 mil per. That would put Boston on the hook next year for 82 mil for a 44 year old pitcher and an unproven Japanese player.
82 million for 2 players.
The Boston media will say Theo is the greates ever. Well, until something goes wrong like injury or the Japanese guy cant cut it. He would look like the biggest dope ever. If this was Tom Hicks making these deals for 2 players, they would crucify him the whole time.
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Talk Zone / Re: into the plum brandy in Boston
« on: November 17, 2006, 02:50:15 pm »Quote:
Nick Cafardo, Boston Globe, today
And don't rule out Roger Clemens joining the Sox staff. If the Sox can convince Clemens to waive his family clause request (he goes home to Texas between starts) and come to Boston as a closer, it would solve Boston's biggest need.
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Cafardo reminds me of some dude sitting behind his computer wearing a Nomar jersy and a Sox hat on backwards tilted to the right.
I think these clowns just come up with some wet dream idea of somehow getting the Rocket back in Boston. An idea they think of, as if they were the GM. They put it on paper in the hopes that the idea will cause a stir and Theo will have to answer about it and make people think it is a good idea. See Justice.
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Talk Zone / Re: Purpura makes free-agent offers
« on: November 16, 2006, 02:43:07 pm »Quote:Quote:
Taking bids? His current employer might pay other people to negotiate for his services. But he's a first baseman; everybody knows they're rag-arms.
Once upon a time, I had a big-league curveball. And I'm pretty sure I can throw 50 miles an hour, just like Wandy.
Well heck, that has to be worth a couple of mill in todays big league market.
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Talk Zone / Re: Purpura makes free-agent offers
« on: November 16, 2006, 02:31:00 pm »Quote:Quote:
GM won't name two targets, denies talk about relievers
Purpura did make the club's first two contract offers to free agents Wednesday night; he declined to identify the players. He also stayed active on the trade front, where center fielder Willy Taveras and utility man Chris Burke are coveted by several teams.
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Any guess on who the two are?
Lee and Soriano
Lee and Williams
Lee and JimR (has a ranch near Houston)
On KTRH this morning the sports reporter (Ted DeLuca?) said an offer had been made to Woody Williams.
I would really like that move. If Clemens and Pettitte return, that would make it one outstanding rotation.
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Talk Zone / Re: How much is too much?
« on: November 16, 2006, 02:28:07 pm »Quote:
If Lee and Soriano command salaries around $15 million per year, is that too much for the Astros to sink into them? I think it is. That's more than they're paying Berkman, who's easily a better player than either of them.
And if Berkman were a free agent, he would make more than Lee and Soriano. Its todays market and the luck of when you become a free agent. I think Berkman would understand and he will certainly remember on his next go around.
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Talk Zone / Purpura makes free-agent offers
« on: November 16, 2006, 01:11:53 pm »
GM won't name two targets, denies talk about relievers
Purpura did make the club's first two contract offers to free agents Wednesday night; he declined to identify the players. He also stayed active on the trade front, where center fielder Willy Taveras and utility man Chris Burke are coveted by several teams.
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Any guess on who the two are?
Lee and Soriano
Lee and Williams
Lee and JimR (has a ranch near Houston)
Purpura did make the club's first two contract offers to free agents Wednesday night; he declined to identify the players. He also stayed active on the trade front, where center fielder Willy Taveras and utility man Chris Burke are coveted by several teams.
The Link
Any guess on who the two are?
Lee and Soriano
Lee and Williams
Lee and JimR (has a ranch near Houston)
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Talk Zone / Re: Jason Jennings increases in value
« on: November 15, 2006, 01:46:10 pm »
So thats the problem, I need to get my balls a humidor.
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox pay 51.1 mil to talk to Boras
« on: November 15, 2006, 01:00:56 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
$51 million, yikes...but then again, the Red Sox don't have much starting pitching. Are they going to try to stretch out Papelbon as a starter, or do they want him to stay in the closer role?Quote:
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this is just crazy. Matsuzaka wants a deal similar to oswalt's, which would but the total spending at about 120-125 million for 5 years of a player thats never thrown a pitch in the mlb.
jesus christ
What, havent you heard? Clemens is going to pitch for the Sox this year.
The Boston people are all ready talking about their great rotation.
Matsuzaka
Schilling
Clemens
Clement
Papplebon
All they have to do is get the Matsuzaka guy to pitch in the majors, Clemens past his .1% and make Papplebon a productive starter after his injury. Thats solid boys!!!
So would Josh Beckett be the new super-closer?
No, he will be Matsuzaka's new translater.
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Archive / Re: Jason Jennings anyone?
« on: November 15, 2006, 12:57:57 pm »Quote:
Absent of seeing the difference in person, I can only provide this view. That doesn't leave a lasting impression, for me at least. We'll see what the Astros do but I'd hate to see Houston give up a contributing player like Burke or Taveras to land Jennings, only to have to give him 8-10mil/yr when I suspect Sampson may be just as effective, if given the chance, and at a fraction of the price. If Houston makes this move, they have to see something beyond his STATS during his time in Colorado. I guess what really turns me off is the guy averages almost 3 walks per start, lasts about 6 2/3 inning per start (which is good), and averages about 4k's per start. Those are not bad numbers but they sure aren't worth 10mil/yr. He's the innings eater the Astros need but at a very hefty price tag.
Thanks, perhaps your right... I think that with todays new market and a crazy demand for SP's, ie Matsuzaka, we are going to see a huge overspending for these types (see Hampton). Thats the real reason I think Pettitte is holding out. He is waiting out the market and his agents, the Clemens and Hendricks brothers, are telling him just that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox pay 51.1 mil to talk to Boras
« on: November 15, 2006, 12:41:47 pm »Quote:
$51 million, yikes...but then again, the Red Sox don't have much starting pitching. Are they going to try to stretch out Papelbon as a starter, or do they want him to stay in the closer role?Quote:
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this is just crazy. Matsuzaka wants a deal similar to oswalt's, which would but the total spending at about 120-125 million for 5 years of a player thats never thrown a pitch in the mlb.
jesus christ
What, havent you heard? Clemens is going to pitch for the Sox this year.
The Boston people are all ready talking about their great rotation.
Matsuzaka
Schilling
Clemens
Clement
Papplebon
All they have to do is get the Matsuzaka guy to pitch in the majors, Clemens past his .1% and make Papplebon a productive starter after his injury. Thats solid boys!!!
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Archive / Re: Jason Jennings anyone?
« on: November 15, 2006, 12:32:02 pm »Quote:Quote:
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it's Pettitte's money we're talking about here, so some semblance of being reasonable needs to come into play
Why is it Pettitte's money as opposed to say Woody Williams' money or Randy Wolf's money? At $5.5 million, he's probably cheaper than any good free agent the Astros could find.
If the Astros trade for Jennings and Pettitte wants to come back, the money would seem to be there.
News on Jennings'
Although, in that article, there are hints that he lives in Texas (played at Baylor), but no word of whether it's a Ranch, just outside Houston, or even if he cares about playing close to his home.
Seriously, they are talking Pettitte level money for a guy who's K/BB ratio is 1.46, for his career. This guy is not worth 10mil/yr. If Jennings gets that, Pettitte deserves $14mil.
But he pitches in Denver and does well. I don't have any stats to back this up, but doesn't he pitch better on the road. Hell, the Redsox are betting the farm on a guy who has not pitched in the states yet and with the market the way it is, the price may be a brutal reality in this years game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox after Stros Bullpen
« on: November 15, 2006, 12:08:06 pm »Quote:
What if the Astros could work a Lidge/Ensberg deal for Pena/Youkilis? That would solve the third-base problem for the Astros and give the team some additional power in right field. (Ensberg presumably could play first base for the Red Sox). The Astros could then forget about Lee and concentrate their efforts say on Soriano.
Berkman 1st
Biggio 2nd
Everett SS
Youkilis 3rd
Ausmus C
Pena RF
Soriano CF
Scott LF
Where would Willy T go?
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox pay 51.1 mil to talk to Boras
« on: November 15, 2006, 11:36:14 am »Quote:Quote:
You know if any other team besides the Yankees or Redsox had done this, the so called analysts would be saying how stupid this kind of deal is. We all know that this is the dumbest thing a team could do, but its the fact that the east coast media is saying nothing about what should be so clear. Could you imagine what they would be saying if the Rangers had done this? But no its the Redsox.
Mike and Mike in the morning had a list of all the top pitchers in baseball who, combined, would cost less than the 51 million for next year. It was something like 5 top starters and 5 top relievers.
I saw that Tampa Bay made a bid.
Maybe he has a ranch outside Tampa.
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Talk Zone / Re: From the same article...
« on: November 15, 2006, 11:29:15 am »Quote:
Either they retire or re-sign in Houston. The chance that one of those two things does not happen in less than 1% in my book.
Less than 1%? Isnt that what Clemens said about him coming back to baseball each of the last 3 seasons. A strong percent.
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox pay 51.1 mil to talk to Boras
« on: November 15, 2006, 11:21:41 am »
You know if any other team besides the Yankees or Redsox had done this, the so called analysts would be saying how stupid this kind of deal is. We all know that this is the dumbest thing a team could do, but its the fact that the east coast media is saying nothing about what should be so clear. Could you imagine what they would be saying if the Rangers had done this? But no its the Redsox.
Mike and Mike in the morning had a list of all the top pitchers in baseball who, combined, would cost less than the 51 million for next year. It was something like 5 top starters and 5 top relievers.
Mike and Mike in the morning had a list of all the top pitchers in baseball who, combined, would cost less than the 51 million for next year. It was something like 5 top starters and 5 top relievers.
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Talk Zone / Re: What Brings You Here?
« on: November 14, 2006, 11:43:29 am »
"What Brings You Here?"
A no trade clause
A no trade clause
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Talk Zone / Re: What Brings You Here?
« on: November 14, 2006, 11:12:38 am »
This is going to be a long off season...
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Talk Zone / Re: NYCU 11/12
« on: November 13, 2006, 12:55:59 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Is Andy getting more than his workout advice from the Drama Queen?
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I wonder if the rumors about the Astros purchasing a fainting couch for the clubhouse are true.
In addition to the cushy landing spot, is this some contrived tactic of forcing the club to pursue the necessary upgrades, to improve competitiveness etc..., or a negotiating ploy to get Houston to pony up the cash? I'm thinking it's probably a bit of both.
BINGO!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros reported to schedule press conference for tomorrow.
« on: November 09, 2006, 07:59:48 pm »
"Astros reported to schedule press conference for tomorrow."
Bout friggin time.
Bout friggin time.
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Talk Zone / Re: Chicago doubts lure of ranch
« on: November 09, 2006, 01:26:49 pm »Quote:
If everyone just played close to home, San Diego or Arizona would win the WS every year
...and if they had a team in the Dominican.
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Talk Zone / Re: Not a Bagwell historical perspective.........
« on: November 08, 2006, 11:07:03 am »
I remember the day they found out about D. Kile. That night Bags got the walk off base hit to win the game and while crying. For some reason that sticks out to me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tim the Nat
« on: November 07, 2006, 06:52:16 pm »
Cant wait to go to my first Nats game of the season... I'm sure he will pitch a no-hitter against the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggio- anyone got a time table?
« on: November 07, 2006, 05:51:00 pm »
That wouldnt surprise me. Purp traded for him, it would surprise me if he let him go. Unless of course, he wanted berkman money.
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggio- anyone got a time table?
« on: November 07, 2006, 05:05:40 pm »
This was from todays CNNSI
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I want to know why it takes so long. I understand this contract is bigger than that shit you sign at the dealership, but really, it has been a month since the season ended and we are still talking about this.
Can they not grab the old contract from the file marked second basemen, take it to the old zerox machine next to the water cooler, change the salary column and have biggio sign between episodeds of baywatch?
I mean how much negotiation is involved in this?
Purp- Craig how does four mill sound
Axelrod- how about kiss my ass for a thousand... Try 8.
Purp- how about 5 mill and a season pass to astroworld.
Axelrod- they closed down jackass, how about 7.
Purp- What, they closed? Thats some BS. OK, 6 and you can drive my jeep to work.
Axelrod- Fine, we can work on those wages.
So why does it really take so long? Just curious.
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I want to know why it takes so long. I understand this contract is bigger than that shit you sign at the dealership, but really, it has been a month since the season ended and we are still talking about this.
Can they not grab the old contract from the file marked second basemen, take it to the old zerox machine next to the water cooler, change the salary column and have biggio sign between episodeds of baywatch?
I mean how much negotiation is involved in this?
Purp- Craig how does four mill sound
Axelrod- how about kiss my ass for a thousand... Try 8.
Purp- how about 5 mill and a season pass to astroworld.
Axelrod- they closed down jackass, how about 7.
Purp- What, they closed? Thats some BS. OK, 6 and you can drive my jeep to work.
Axelrod- Fine, we can work on those wages.
So why does it really take so long? Just curious.
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Talk Zone / Re: Differences on Dunn
« on: November 07, 2006, 11:47:54 am »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Rosenthal has very solid sources within baseball. i do not dismiss his column.
I don't either, however, I would like see someone else, besides Richard Justice say the same thing. In this case, Sherman is out in left field, Lidge to the Reds? Not likely.
Could it be Lidge and Willy T in a package to Florida for Willis?
why would the marlins want lidge?
Maybe to trade to another team. I think there will be a lot of attention for Lidge this off season and anyone with a closer up for grabs will have a nice bargaining piece. I was simply throwing that out there since there has been many rumors/reports/propoganda/BS involving Lidge and Willy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Differences on Dunn
« on: November 06, 2006, 04:39:06 pm »Quote:Quote:
Rosenthal has very solid sources within baseball. i do not dismiss his column.
I don't either, however, I would like see someone else, besides Richard Justice say the same thing. In this case, Sherman is out in left field, Lidge to the Reds? Not likely.
Could it be Lidge and Willy T in a package to Florida for Willis?
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence...
« on: November 06, 2006, 04:28:29 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
You know what that song is about, don't you?
I know the common interpretation to which you allude. However, Dave Fenton has said that it's actually about feeling so alienated and alone that after a break-up that it was like being a stranger in a foreign land.
"No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women
No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark
Everyone around me is a total stranger
Everyone avoids me like a Psyclone Ranger
Everyone"
The "other" meaning is more fun, and Fenton has toyed with people about it in the past. I just don't think the lyrics support it.
"I've got your picture of me and you
You wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"
I sit there staring and there's nothing else to do
Oh it's in color
Your hair is brown
Your eyes are hazel
And soft as clouds
I often kiss you when there's no one else around"
Fenton can be coy all he wants about it meaning feeling lonely after a breakup, but there's no doubt the song is about whacking off to a girl's picture.
Speaking of... go see Borat. Two scenes involving this specifically (one is quick, and out on the sidewalk and hilarious, the other leads to a much more extended scene that's cry-worthy funny AND uncomfortable to watch).
Ohhh dont see Borat. It has its moments but really, this is not worth $9.50. Its a rental. 8 of us went to see this thing on Friday night because we heard it was so good. We left thinking we could have waited to see this.
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Talk Zone / Re: what is in a name-yours
« on: November 06, 2006, 03:59:26 pm »
For those of you who don't all ready know...shortly after 9/11, I was deployed to Diego Garcia BIOP (British Indian Ocean Territory). I was part of the flight crew of a KC-10 (tanker) aircraft. Well, the bomber crews would let us write little messages on the bombs... I chose to leave a little something extra for our friends in the afghan mountains.
When my German ancestors came to America in 1873, someone on the boat came up with the bright idea of translating the second half of our last name from braun to brown, but still leaving the first half the same. Now the first half sounds like "eye". With the addition of the bomb story, it became clear to the rest of the crew what my name should become. This is when I became "Browneye". It was on everything, my squadron beermug, my desk, even my name patches.
It is however, better than the name I had before, which was "toejam". This happened when my wife painted my toenails after I had had a little too many. All of the guys saw this and it stuck until ole browneye came along.
To add insult to injury, now my wife says that I am so full of shit, my eys are brown.
When my German ancestors came to America in 1873, someone on the boat came up with the bright idea of translating the second half of our last name from braun to brown, but still leaving the first half the same. Now the first half sounds like "eye". With the addition of the bomb story, it became clear to the rest of the crew what my name should become. This is when I became "Browneye". It was on everything, my squadron beermug, my desk, even my name patches.
It is however, better than the name I had before, which was "toejam". This happened when my wife painted my toenails after I had had a little too many. All of the guys saw this and it stuck until ole browneye came along.
To add insult to injury, now my wife says that I am so full of shit, my eys are brown.
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Talk Zone / Re: what is in a name-yours
« on: November 06, 2006, 10:32:17 am »
Well, there was this time in Thailand....
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence...
« on: November 03, 2006, 06:02:18 pm »Quote:
yes.
I did not know that. Coach, you are a wealth of knowledge.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence...
« on: November 03, 2006, 05:46:14 pm »Quote:
defense attorneys tell their clients to always try the field tests and to never blow.
Why is that? The field tests are on camera. Are you saying it is easier to pass the field test, and the attorney can argue the blow?
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence...
« on: November 03, 2006, 04:43:08 pm »Quote:
Living in Florida as I do, I would also add aged. But that is oh, so politically incorrect.
Ever seen an old guy trying to figure out a cell phone. Its like a monkey trying to fuck a football.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence...
« on: November 03, 2006, 04:20:09 pm »
I just hate the drunks who drive and talk on the cell phones at the same time.
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Richard Justice comes to the rescue, in his blog he explains our options, "...if you are sick of ESPN, you should get a television with a power button." So, as he lets us know in his articles and blog, if you do not like the way sports is covered, you can stop watching sports.
Every time I start to allow myself to consider the possibility that someone, somewhere, some time, in some dimension, might have been a worse columnist than Richard Justice, he brings me back to reality.
MusicMan let me help you out with that one. I found one in case you missed it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice has an idea!
« on: October 27, 2006, 11:01:09 am »Quote:Quote:
Some more comic relief for you.
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Someone actually thought that was worth publishing? Was it "Take your Child to Work Day"?
What, you don't believe?
"Is the ghost of Sam Houston haunting the 2006 World Series?"
Who is dumber, Ortiz, or the guy who lets this crap continue?
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Talk Zone / Re: Sheffield
« on: October 26, 2006, 02:17:48 pm »Quote:Quote:
Heard similar speculation (Sheffield to Houston) from Cowherd this morning. It made me want to drive into a bridge abutment.
Shit...not taking into account what we'd have to give up...b/c I have no idea what that would be, I'd frick'n love to see "The Chef" in an Astros uni.
Can you imagine an angry chef with a short porch to work with.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice has an idea!
« on: October 26, 2006, 01:57:16 pm »Quote:Quote:
The king of flip flop is back with a an idea....
The sad thing is he fully expects the Astros and worse, their fans, to take him seriously. First it's trade all the rookies, then play them, then again trade, no play...no... If the Astros did all the things he has suggested we'd be rooting for a dump truck with a shaved ice machine welded on and wearing a spinning beanie cap with the broken star on the front..
Nope, correction... The truck was traded when flip flop heard from a friend at MLB that he heard from a reliable source, that Drayton demanded Lidge be traded by the end of the day on the last day of the trade deadline. Oh wait, I'm sorry, that trade never happened either.
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Talk Zone / Justice has an idea!
« on: October 26, 2006, 11:10:53 am »
The king of flip flop is back with an idea.
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It wasnt long ago that pinwheel was wanting trades and calling for Lidge's head. Now he says we should keep the team the same and just add Lee and all is well.
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It wasnt long ago that pinwheel was wanting trades and calling for Lidge's head. Now he says we should keep the team the same and just add Lee and all is well.
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 10:03:18 pm »
I saw the comercial a couple of weeks ago but thought it was a new release as well. I kinda like it, but your right, it is pretty sad. The song even has a video thats not just Chevy related, but isnt on CD yet.
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 09:46:15 pm »Quote:
How 'bout the extended Chevy commercial made to look like a John Cougar song?
It is actually a song for his new CD. I though it mixed well being sung on the field right before the National Anthem but right after the Eminem half dollar bullshit.
Speaking of National Anthem... Today here in DC near the Vietnam Memorial, We had a 3 mile walk for ALS. The girl who sang the anthem had to deal with a basset hound howling during her song. It got so bad that she started messing up the words. It was just like in Naked Gun when Frank Drebin was singing at the ballpark "rockets in the air" "flag over there" it was sad, but friggin hilarious.
Thought I would share that with you.
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 09:24:48 pm »Quote:
I am proud to say I don't have a clue what the fuck you're talking about.
I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but I own neither a single record by Eminem nor 50cent.
LOL... 5 dimes = 50 cents or 5 dime, 50 cent. Sorry it was a lame attempt at a joke. I told you, I am a little dumber from watching that mess.
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 09:14:18 pm »Quote:
I hate myself for knowing this, but 50cent is from NY, not Detroit.
Is 5 dimes in your CD case?
Or 5 dime?
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 09:12:05 pm »
Well that makes it even worse... And you should.
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Talk Zone / Way to go Fox!!!!!
« on: October 22, 2006, 09:04:29 pm »
Eminem and 50 Cent... I think we are all just a little dumber now for watching that shit. 2 minutes of my life I wont get back.
I just love the fact that this intro is supposed to be a couple of Detroit clowns and yet they are wearing Yankee hats and one idiot had a Titans cap on. Very nice Fox.
The pride of Detroit.
I just love the fact that this intro is supposed to be a couple of Detroit clowns and yet they are wearing Yankee hats and one idiot had a Titans cap on. Very nice Fox.
The pride of Detroit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Macha Fired
« on: October 19, 2006, 05:54:51 pm »
"Macha was fired after guiding the A's to a 93-69 mark to win the American League West. The A's swept the Minnesota Twins in the AL Division Series, the first post-season victory in the Billy Beane era.
This is the fourth time an Oakland manager has led the team to 90 wins and into the post-season but not returned the next year. It happened to Dick Williams after 1973 and Alvin Dark after 1975 in the Charlie Finley era. Beane said goodbye to Art Howe after the 2002.
There are stories that some players weren't happy with Macha.
It is impossible for a big-league manager to keep all 25 players happy ... and win. He can form a neighborhood weekend team of guys on his street and he couldn't keep them happy."
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This is the fourth time an Oakland manager has led the team to 90 wins and into the post-season but not returned the next year. It happened to Dick Williams after 1973 and Alvin Dark after 1975 in the Charlie Finley era. Beane said goodbye to Art Howe after the 2002.
There are stories that some players weren't happy with Macha.
It is impossible for a big-league manager to keep all 25 players happy ... and win. He can form a neighborhood weekend team of guys on his street and he couldn't keep them happy."
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell's retirement
« on: October 16, 2006, 07:11:07 pm »
Its just not the Astros without him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Macha Fired
« on: October 16, 2006, 06:46:16 pm »Quote:
That may not be the actual reason. Just read some of the player comments in this article.
Apparently the players weren't getting a warm fuzzy when he gave them the cold shoulder.
Yet Gibbons still has a job...
"Gibbons just went at him," Harris said. "It looked like Gibbons grabbed him and they disappeared. Then the whole dugout emptied back there. It was mayhem down in the tunnel." The Link
Perhaps Macha should be his (Gibbons) bench coach.
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Talk Zone / Re: More worthless trade stuff
« on: October 16, 2006, 06:37:57 pm »Quote:
Love the assumption that 2b is the same as playing SS. Yep, any good 2B can slide over to the right, no problems.
OK, 2 problems:
1. Reds and Astros are in the same division
2. Houston is not giving up pitching, which is what Cincy wants
3. They not only want pitching, they want experienced, quality, starting pitching. Let me know how long that list is for Houston and then cut it down by 1. Then answer this: What does the resulting rotation in Houston look like?
Yep that is why I would hold my breath until the return player or players are named. This type of speculation from the Justice's and future Justice's of the world is exactly why I said it is worthless. Purp didnt give in to what was likely the same demand last year as it would be this year, pitching and more pitching. I just thought it was interesting to think of Dunn in the blood and mud. Wishfull thinking I am sure.
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Talk Zone / Re: More worthless trade stuff
« on: October 16, 2006, 06:19:37 pm »
Would Dunn be worth the strikeouts? 40hr 100runs 100rbi, yep I would try to get him. I would rather Soriano but Dunn isnt a bad option, plus fat elvis wouldnt have to wait for him to come to town and get a base hit or walk to make him laugh at first. Do you think Lance requests first base when certain teams come to town, just to BS at first?
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Talk Zone / Re: Macha Fired
« on: October 16, 2006, 06:14:53 pm »
"The A's went 368-280 in his four seasons as manager, but have frustrated management and their fans by failing to get into the World Series."
Wow, and you thought Torre had it bad with his quarter billion payroll. Who wants to bet that there wont be any save Macha protests in the media?
Wow, and you thought Torre had it bad with his quarter billion payroll. Who wants to bet that there wont be any save Macha protests in the media?
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest helping of Dick...
« on: October 11, 2006, 01:29:24 pm »
I like Lee, but after watching Soriano this year in Washington with the 40hr,40sb and 40dbls, I just cant put him behind Lee. But, there is always the Boras factor and he may not be worth the headache.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ok, Let's Talk About A-Rod
« on: October 10, 2006, 07:15:39 pm »
I agree with Tom... Jim, you should give ole Buford T a call. He could use some help with reliable sources.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ok, Let's Talk About A-Rod
« on: October 09, 2006, 09:22:54 pm »
I think in any other clubhouse he may be a distraction, but not in the Astros. Atleast not for what he is a distraction for in New York. Yeah, so he isnt a big community guy, well thats not for you and me to judge. I cant think of a game I went to see just because we had a star community guy playing.
In New York he was a distraction for being in a slump and not fitting in with a bunch of premo's. I just love the bitchin Giambi was doing. Like this idiot has room to complain about anybody. That guy is a distraction.
If Clemons can be there or not be there when he is getting paid 22 mil, than who is complaining about a guy who would NOT be getting paid the most, well, atleast not from Drayton.
No matter how you cut it, ARod would be a great bat in this lineup and he is a proven hitter year after year. I'll take him and take my chances.
In New York he was a distraction for being in a slump and not fitting in with a bunch of premo's. I just love the bitchin Giambi was doing. Like this idiot has room to complain about anybody. That guy is a distraction.
If Clemons can be there or not be there when he is getting paid 22 mil, than who is complaining about a guy who would NOT be getting paid the most, well, atleast not from Drayton.
No matter how you cut it, ARod would be a great bat in this lineup and he is a proven hitter year after year. I'll take him and take my chances.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ok, Let's Talk About A-Rod
« on: October 09, 2006, 02:58:51 pm »
The best response to pinwheel's article blasting A-ROD.
"Anyone would have to be nuts to want A-ROD. Yeah, right.
All the bum did this year was hit 35 home runs, knock in 121 bat .290 with a .390 obp.
What a distraction those numbers would be for the Astros.
Can you imagine Ausmus, Bruntlett, Taveras, Palmeiro, Ensberg, Quintero, and Lane having to cope with a teammate like A-ROD? Might cause Garner's whole team to mutiny."
Nice.
"Anyone would have to be nuts to want A-ROD. Yeah, right.
All the bum did this year was hit 35 home runs, knock in 121 bat .290 with a .390 obp.
What a distraction those numbers would be for the Astros.
Can you imagine Ausmus, Bruntlett, Taveras, Palmeiro, Ensberg, Quintero, and Lane having to cope with a teammate like A-ROD? Might cause Garner's whole team to mutiny."
Nice.
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Talk Zone / Re: JD is Full of Shit
« on: August 06, 2006, 07:57:21 pm »
The Playgirl buttcheeks confession in the hospital is what shot my coke through my nose. The kids talking shit to grandpa was great too. Great movie.
Shake and Bake
Shake and Bake
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN reporting Andruw Jones claimed on waivers?
« on: August 05, 2006, 01:15:11 am »Quote:Quote:Fair enough, but they sure go all out with "Now for some breaking news, let's bring in ESPN Insider Buster Olney to share his completely baseless, misleading and disingenuous story about a big time star possibly being dealt!" fanfare. Except their version doesn't include that last part.Quote:Quote:Yeah, thanks, I just saw it a few minutes ago. Interesting that this is the only one Olney was talking about. I know the wire is flooded every year, and that players are claimed then pulled routinely, but why would ESPN expect anything different is going on here? Or are they just trying to create a story on an otherwise slow "news" day?
we've hidden that discussion here, The Link
Olbermann is saying that if there's any truth to it the Braves are stupid and Schuerholz must have a gun to his head by his bosses.
Two years ago, Jayson Start wrote that the Astros had put Roger Clemens and Jeff Kent on the waiver wire and that several teams, including the Boston Red Sox made claims on both.
Houston simply pulled them back. So why the report? Because both Clemens and Kent were in the last year of their contract and one can extrapolate that maybe... just maybe... the club is thinking about dealing those players.
It is worth a shot to speculate just in case the blind squirrel did find an acorn.
I am so sick of this Red Sox shit. Every rumor has that player going to the Red Sox. Olney, Stark and Verducci have a hard on for this team. Now they are mad because Drayton woudnt trade Clemens to the Red Sox. Do the Sox have first choice on every player or is it another BS story of the Sox getting Jones because thats what they dream about as little boys. These booger eaters need to get away from their desks and except the fact that there is like a whole other world out there.
One more gripe before I take my grumpy butt to bed. If these idiots pick the Cubs to go the World Series one more time before the season starts, I swear I am going to wrap their house with toilet paper.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice on 610
« on: August 02, 2006, 12:09:00 pm »Quote:Quote:
I hate Justice just as much as the next guy, I hate people who think they are way more important than they actually are. BUT, why is it so hard to believe Drayton said "you must trade Lidge" then deny it. Ofcourse he has to deny it now, Lidge is still on the team.
Other people have answered this directly but, just to pile on, don't forget that Justice's credibility has been severely eroded on other issues around this trade deadline and in the past. If Justice had the reputation of scoopmeister Mark Berman, then you'd be inclided to believe him. But Justice has shown time and time again that he will go off half, or even no, cocked, then try to dig his way out of a hole with bullshit and obfuscation.
The name Pinwheel says it all.
Justice reminds me of that journalist who tried to be the first one to report the US Supreme Courts decision on the Bush/Gore count/recount fight. She camped in front of the court in Washington, and when it was released, she only read like the first page of this 100 page document and quickly went on the air to say that the count would start again and that it was a huge defeat for Bush, sealing the presidency for Gore. I have not seen her since. These people try to make a name for themselves by being the first with the scoop when emotions are high and end up makeing a total ass out of themselves. Maybe if we can get some 70's stache, we can make Justice the Geraldo of the sports world.
If they would just do a little research, and not fly off with some BS so they can get on the Dan Patrick Show, maybe this type of crap wouldnt happen.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice on 610
« on: August 02, 2006, 11:50:56 am »Quote:
All those dipsticks at the Comical have "blogs" now...
Not that it makes The Dick any less accountable but that turd Jose d? Jesus is just as despicable...
Earlier this week on 610 he was relating how he was in the locker room and overheard Lidge mutter some not so kind remarks about starting pitching in general and Oswalt in particular...
Worried that Roy didn't catch the remarks JdJ takes it upon himself to run over and say "Hey Roy, didya hear what Lidge just said?"...
He was so proud of himself stirring the crap up...
What a punk...
Yep, that dude strikes me as the kind of guy who got his ass kicked by the guys who got their ass kicked in high school.
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Talk Zone / Re: May the Clubhouse never get this bad (Blue Jays Goings-o
« on: July 22, 2006, 08:06:43 pm »Quote:
The Link
Quite a bizarre situation. I can't see anyone in our clubhouse getting into fisticuffs with Gar--Preston would take a swing and miss by 5 feet, Everett would be great at blocking punches but couldn't land any of his own, while Mo would just stand there and stare blankly.
Then again, maybe Ausmus would be terrific at landing 1-2 combos.
Maybe a fight is what this team needs. Light a fire in their ass. It worked for the Indians, remember when Wild Thing Vaughn attacked Hays from behind and the whole team got in a fight? They went to the world series.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Marlins ? Trolling in a Minnow Bucket
« on: July 15, 2006, 06:26:02 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
I'm always amazed by how many people you see at Dolphins Stadium wandering around wearing the paraphernalia of a team not involved in that night's game. Why get tarted up in a Mets costume to go see the Astros play the Marleens?
Because you're a loser and girls don't like you?
I expect that about sums it up. OK, I'm off to the game now myself happily wearing my Grady Sizemore jersey and my Indians cap.
No dude, it's Dolphins stadium, you need to wear a football jersey and your indians cap backwards. Street cred man.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gaetti out, Sean Berry in???
« on: July 13, 2006, 08:32:29 pm »Quote:
absolutely not. often the best hitters make the worst coaches. they do not know how they did it and cannot teach fundamentals; they just saw the ball and hit it.
I guess I was thinking of more of a Gwynn or Mattingly type as a coach.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gaetti out, Sean Berry in???
« on: July 12, 2006, 11:33:11 pm »
I dont mean to sound like an idiot but, why Berry? Wouldnt you want someone who was a more successfull hitter?
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Talk Zone / Re: So to recap..............
« on: July 10, 2006, 01:42:45 am »
Like I just said in another post. "They all sucked today" even the coaching. All of this on national TV.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 14, 2006, 12:19:51 am »Quote:Quote:
Limey.... The RAF is the best trained and most intelligent Air Force I every got to serve with. It says a lot that they tried to recruit you.
That they were having a down year?
rock bottom, bankrupt, just need a heart beat
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 11:35:08 pm »
When I logged on I was really hoping this had ended last night, I feared this would lead into another WMD argument. Please No.
A couple of quick thoughts as I read through this:
For you Band of Brothers fans.... Richard Winters health is not well. From what I know, it doesnt look good.
Mr. Trum.... I think Jim has said it all, but I will add some. You are clearly a me me me guy. Not everyone believes this is an unjust war, that is your oppinion. Your family sacrifices are clearly not your own and you are in no position to say those things. There is more to serving your country than missing the drinking years, and you have no idea the meaning of sacrifice. I can respect the fact that you dont believe in the cause, most people on this site dont, but dont insult Gregory Saunders or Rodrick Solomons memory buy talking about missing your good years wasted in the service.
Limey.... The RAF is the best trained and most intelligent Air Force I every got to serve with. It says a lot that they tried to recruit you. A very tough group.
To the guy who is thinking about the Navy.... Dude...Aim High!
A couple of quick thoughts as I read through this:
For you Band of Brothers fans.... Richard Winters health is not well. From what I know, it doesnt look good.
Mr. Trum.... I think Jim has said it all, but I will add some. You are clearly a me me me guy. Not everyone believes this is an unjust war, that is your oppinion. Your family sacrifices are clearly not your own and you are in no position to say those things. There is more to serving your country than missing the drinking years, and you have no idea the meaning of sacrifice. I can respect the fact that you dont believe in the cause, most people on this site dont, but dont insult Gregory Saunders or Rodrick Solomons memory buy talking about missing your good years wasted in the service.
Limey.... The RAF is the best trained and most intelligent Air Force I every got to serve with. It says a lot that they tried to recruit you. A very tough group.
To the guy who is thinking about the Navy.... Dude...Aim High!
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:52:08 am »Quote:Quote:
It also helps and is highly encouraged to have a letter of recommendation from a senator or congressman.
It's required. Only a Congressman or the Vice President can appoint you to a service academy.
I thought so, but I wasnt certain if that was still the case
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:49:36 am »Quote:Quote:
I was not refering to the beer. I was refering to the weather. Those two countries should change names. Iceland is more green and more scenic the Greenland. Both places are incredible, and it sounds like you wont be disapointed.
Yeah, though I've never been to either, I've studied their histories a bit. As an undergrad, I double majored in geology and history and actually studied Viking history quite a bit. The history of the Vikings in Iceland and Greenland (and North America) is fascinating.
Interestingly, there was a show on the History Channel tonight about Vikings.
The people there are wonderfull
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:44:52 am »Quote:Quote:
I feel like I do have the grades to get into Annapolis if I wanted to but I don't. I'm currently holding onto a 4.3+ GPA and am in the top 50 of my class of over 1000 at Pearland High School.
If your GPA isn't perfect and you're not in the top one or two of your class, and class president, you probably wouldn't stand much of a chance.
It also helps and is highly encouraged to have a letter of recommendation from a senator or congressman.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:41:26 am »Quote:Quote:
Bring a jacket. I would try Iceland, its much much better.
"Better" is in the eye of the beholder. I'm going for geology, not the beer.
I was not refering to the beer. I was refering to the weather. Those two countries should change names. Iceland is more green and more scenic the Greenland. Both places are incredible, and it sounds like you wont be disapointed.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:06:02 am »Quote:Quote:
I can also set you up with someone who will take care of you and help you keep from pumping shit out of airplanes in Greenland.
I really want to go to Greenland. That's pretty high on my list of places to go before I die. Seriously.
Bring a jacket. I would try Iceland, its much much better.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:01:19 am »
Well said.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 11:59:03 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
i know there's a lot of fine people in the military, and that the military can offer many things, but in this particular day and age we live in, i'd advise any young person to stay as far the hell away from the military as you can. enjoy your fun years; don't waste them in some third world country halfway across the globe. i say blow off this navy guy, and work on more important things-- like finding somebody of age to buy beer for you and your friends. just my opinion.
Just my opinion, but that was quite offensive.
i don't know how to say it without sounding offensive, but i just think that for some random HS kid, especially now considering the many US foreign entanglements, a lengthy military commitment can unknowingly take away a lot of important years. i hate to see kids choose such a commitment when they are too young or too inexperienced to fully understand what they're getting into. i agree with UC, if you want to do it then do it after college when you have more of a sense of how you want your life to go.
I wouldn't try to encourage a young person that I don't know in either direction. For some, the opportunities of serving their country and learning a skill, or getting an education, might be their best chance in life. Others might not have the dedication at this point in their life, or their current point of view, to that sort of commitment to help them or the millitary.
I have no problem with that and never will.
Some poeple really see the need and have the desire to help other people out and/or to serve. I don't have a problem with that.
I hate to see where someone trivializes the situation into trying to find a beer as a goal in life. As you said, there are many good people that have decided to serve. There are many good people who didn't. I hate to see anyone make light of either decision.
i wasn't saying that finding a beer was necessarily a goal in life, only that it is an example of the kind of dumb rite-of-passage experience that i think teenagers should be dealing with right now. i think that being thrust into combat in the middle east is more than a teenager should have to deal with.
so is watching your dad plunge to his death on 9/11 or watching nazis rape your mother, or your great uncle (my great uncle at 18) get killed when his ship got torpedoed by a Japanese sub. But if it wasnt for those KIDS, and kids like them, we wouldnt be enjoying our freedoms.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 11:48:03 pm »Quote:
Don't worry, Browneye is gonna kick his ass soon enough.
Bizi D. Sorry I am late.
Mr. Trum...DUDE!!!! Are you fucking kidding me? I was chasing skirt and beer in Europe before I was old enough to drink. But, I would not encourage joining based on all the ladies and beer from all over the world, but if you are going to base it off of having a good time, well, there is no comparison. Life in the barracks is not what you would think, In fact they dont even call it that anymore. I lived in dorms and had a blast. I flew all over the world, I got to be on the field for a World Series standing next to Thome. Ive been on airforce one, been in a bar fight in Spain,ran away from hookers in Singapore, played rugby in Australia, got lost in the mountains in Germany,and Got drunk with the Russians in Bosnia when we had no idea what the other was saying.
But that isnt why I joined. I joined to serve my country and to make something out of a young broke Houston kid from Sharpstown. I think I made up for the missed frat life, and this kid should not decide one way or the other based on getting fucked up. But, dont worry, the military life is just as wild when you are single.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 11:13:41 pm »Quote:
Hey guys I'm going into my Senior year of High Schoo, The Navy contacted me today and asked if I'd come in for a meeting tomorrow & I said sure. I have no intention of joining but he insisted that I at least see what they have to offer. I know going to Annapolis and getting an Ivy League education is very prestigious but as of right now that's not what I want to do. Has any one of you guys ever sat down and talked with a recruiter- If so what have the had to say? Or do any of you have experience in the Navy w/ college and stuff.
Thanks, Joe
STOP, STOP.... DO NOT LISTEN TO A RECRUITER. DO NOT LISTEN TO A RECRUITER. Neil is correct about Annapolis. Great school, the recruiter is bullshitting you. The military is a great way to go but, go to college first and go in as an officer. There are only so many jobs as an elisted man you can use as a civilian. I think every kid today should serve in the mil but you need to be smart or you will find yourself guarding an airplane in the freezing snow before you know it. If you are serious about this or you dont have the money for college, let me know and I can give you my number and walk you through this. I can also set you up with someone who will take care of you and help you keep from pumping shit out of airplanes in Greenland. Make sure you join for ALL the right reasons. #1 has to be because you want to serve your country. But remember, that recruiter can NOT get you into Annapolis. Man these recruiters are getting desperate, whats next, a trip to the fucking moon.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hit Batter
« on: May 24, 2006, 01:21:29 am »Quote:
Two words:
Ster. Roids.
I have 2 more: Jack Ass
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Talk Zone / Re: thoughts from tonight.
« on: May 24, 2006, 12:57:40 am »
That wasnt you, was it? This took place in 105 or 106. A group of 4 or 5 Stros fans and a couple of DC idiots.
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Talk Zone / Re: thoughts from tonight.
« on: May 24, 2006, 12:25:07 am »
I went to last nights game and todays too, my first two games since the Astros played an interleague series in Oakland a few years back. It was great to see Berkmans bomb yesterday. That was just unbelievable, even the Nationals fans in my section stood up and clapped. Lots of Astros fans there tonight and last night too. Tonights game was a little disapointing. The Stros looked dead. The only thing interesting was the fight between some stros and nationals fans in front of me. Some guy in a stros jersey dumped a beer on a drunk loud mouth DC fan. I tried to break it up and ended up with beer all over my crotch. I looked great. Looking forward to tomorrows game...
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Talk Zone / Re: Wandy To Miss Start With...Mouth Blisters?
« on: May 06, 2006, 12:17:43 pm »
Thanks yall, Im not hungry anymore.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pinwheel whining
« on: May 04, 2006, 11:18:18 pm »
Sorry, I let the secret out... He just pissed me off about the draft. I agreed with him on the texans and then he does a complete 180 a couple of days later because Mel Kyper said so. What a puss. Also, I see he got mad about the Ausmus comment. He is the one who said in a previous column that Ausmus wont speak to him. I just used his own comments to make a point. I guess I hit a nerve.
Update: I just moved to DC or Wahington Park MD on Monday. The wife and kids are still in Nebraska butI had to take a job here at DIA and move quickly. For all you DC folks, I went to the Old Ebbitt Grill last night. Nice place, what are some other places like that around the capital area. I want to impress the wife when she comes out. Apparently I cant do that on my own.
Update: I just moved to DC or Wahington Park MD on Monday. The wife and kids are still in Nebraska butI had to take a job here at DIA and move quickly. For all you DC folks, I went to the Old Ebbitt Grill last night. Nice place, what are some other places like that around the capital area. I want to impress the wife when she comes out. Apparently I cant do that on my own.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pinwheel whining
« on: May 04, 2006, 11:08:28 pm »Quote:
....First you go into Drayton for not offering Clemens arbitration and then praise them. Ausmus won't speak to you and now Casserly. Can you blame them? You get angry and write some off the cuff column that embarasses them in the paper and then when they won't speak to you, you try to save face. I normally enjoy your columns, but I have to agree with the flip flop comment on this one.
I have to say your tone is a little mean. I'm going to let you get in this one time, but you better be on your best behavior next time around.
.....
When you write critical stuff about people, they sometimes get mad. That's life. I get mad when I'm ripped on this blog, but I also understand that's life in the big city.
What makes you think Ausmus won't speak to me? He loves me. I'm his best friend now that Bagwell is gone.
I'm pretty sure he's going to invite me to his house for Thanksgiving. I won't be able to go because I don't socialize with ball players.
The Link
Well I see he finally responded to one of my comments. I wrote that one a couple of days ago. I figured he would ignore that one
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Talk Zone / Re: Bonds Break Ruth at MM?
« on: May 02, 2006, 08:25:56 pm »
I hope he breaks the record in Houston or some place besides San Francisco. The fans in Frisco will cheer for him, I dont think he will enjoy his moment some place else when people are booing him. Then again, nothing seems to bother this dude, not even shame. I just dont want to see him getting a standing ovation all night long on sportscenter. I want to see angry fans in Astros jerseys yelling.
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Talk Zone / Re: Funny Pinwheel column today on the Texans...
« on: May 02, 2006, 08:18:39 pm »
Amazing...
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Talk Zone / Re: Funny Pinwheel column today on the Texans...
« on: May 02, 2006, 05:48:26 pm »Quote:Quote:
Apparently its not just the Astros who dislike Justice, Charlie Casserly also won't speak to him. Weird, Justice wears a scarlet A (Asshole) and seems to believe it speaks more about them than about him. He takes pride in not having access.
He revels in his crapulance. From his most recent blog,
"You've hit a nerve. Flip-flopper? Does that mean there's something wrong with people changing their minds? ...I think of flip-flopping as a flattering term. If you mean that facts change and that a person continues to explore an issue and that sometimes you change your mind, then, yes, I'm a flip-flopper. ...
I'll bet you're sorry you opened this can of worms. I play dumb most of the time, but sometimes people get me stirred up and my brilliance is out there for the entire world to see."
There is absolutely no use to replying to any of the Chron sports monkeys blogs. They choose which replys to post.
That tird hasnt replied to my comment yet and I doubt he will. I tried to lay out some of his flip flopping going back to last year. The dude just gets angry and writes a column thinking that the fans will agree, then writes another column argueing the opposite point. A point that he stole from another columnist somewhere else. For example, he wrote:
"Then came the draft. All around the country, the people who evaluate it put the Texans near the top of their report cards. Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Texans, 49ers and Ravens his highest grades. Other analysts ? newspaper columnists, television types, bloggers ? offered similar opinions."
So which is it? I think he got angry at the flip flop comment because he has heard it before. Now he attacks some dude who calls him out for it. I am sure in a day or so he will change his mind and argue that he is actually a flip flop.
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Talk Zone / Re: best chicago pizza
« on: April 08, 2006, 12:00:44 am »
Try Pizza Hut with the new cheesey crust. Awesome...
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Getting Double-Dicked over Bagwell
« on: March 28, 2006, 12:56:50 pm »
A great player, loyal player and a stand up guy, and this is how he is going to go out... What a shame.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reds name opening day starter?
« on: March 24, 2006, 07:05:55 pm »(my nipples explode with delight).
Thanks for the visual.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day subplot
« on: March 24, 2006, 06:53:07 pm »
Assuming the San Antonio Marlins change their name. What should it be? I am all for 1836... It was so popular in Houston.
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Talk Zone / Re: Can someone please find Fay Vincent a job?!
« on: March 10, 2006, 05:08:59 pm »
Thanks for the update. It is too bad they cant use the clause on him since he isnt part of the union.
I suppose a blanket party is off limits too.
I suppose a blanket party is off limits too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Can someone please find Fay Vincent a job?!
« on: March 10, 2006, 04:42:32 pm »
In the union/labor deals of the past 10 years or so, has the commissioners right to ban someone for the better of baseball gone away? Basically, can Selig get rid of Bonds?
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Talk Zone / Re: San Antonio making some more noise!
« on: March 10, 2006, 12:45:58 pm »Quote:
Is puffy taco a new code word?
Puffy Tacos... That would be a great band name.
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Talk Zone / Re: Speaking of the Brewers
« on: February 18, 2006, 11:48:48 am »
Dude...Did you check out Amber? She is hot. I may have to dial ext 265...
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Talk Zone / Re: Where are they now?
« on: February 18, 2006, 11:36:32 am »
but he doesnt take drugs.
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Talk Zone / Re: Speaking of the Brewers
« on: February 18, 2006, 11:32:48 am »
My favorite is when a high school team from a US Army cavalry base plays a local team with an indian as a mascot. Makes for a good game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Speaking of the Brewers
« on: February 18, 2006, 11:06:23 am »Quote:
You think you could name a high school team the Brewers? Or a college team?
In 92, when my High School played Shiner HS. Their team had the Shiner beer logo on thier helmets. Nobody cared... Whats next? People getting offended by indians on helmets?
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Talk Zone / Re: A Mockery of Justice (non-BB)
« on: February 18, 2006, 10:54:30 am »
He needs to loosen up a bit. He takes that show too seriously and looks bad every time he gets on there. I cant help but root for him with all the Houston sports stuff behind him, but damn he sucks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Berkman To Have Minor Knee Surgery
« on: January 23, 2006, 07:01:19 pm »Quote:
well if you put ducks in a barrel and give a blind man a gun and tell him to shoot he will eventually hit one. maybe this is one surgery they will get right. dont think the one legged thing would work to well in the outfield tho there are times he hasnt really moved to much to go get the ball
He can play left at Minute Maid, he can do like Smalls and just raise his glove up in the air. The batter will do the rest.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell & Manny
« on: January 16, 2006, 07:34:48 pm »
AHH... Good Morning Vietnam, good flick.
ooohhhh Viva Da Nang, Da Nang me, Da Nang me, Why dont they get a rope and hang me.
ooohhhh Viva Da Nang, Da Nang me, Da Nang me, Why dont they get a rope and hang me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell & Manny
« on: January 16, 2006, 06:59:07 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Hogwash.
And the Award for Best Use of Grizzled 1890's Prospector Lingo goes to...
>drumroll<
HUDSONHAWK!
Just think Walter Brennen in Rio Bravo. "I aint-a gonna be askin' no questions, I'mma gonna come out a-blastin'!"
Dude, I cant believe you pulled out the Rio Bravo... I may just have to pull that out of the browneye archives and throw that on the TV.
Wait, browneye archives doesnt sound too good does it.
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Talk Zone / Re: valentine agrees to minor league contract
« on: January 12, 2006, 07:36:09 pm »
Exciting though, aint it? I can barely stay seated.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 12, 2006, 03:07:58 pm »Quote:Quote:
1. you are correct in your first point but AQ is not the only Terrorist org. You are also correct in the fact that Sadam did not want the terror orgs in his country. But that doesnt stop him from supporting terror. Also I made this point in a previous post with HH.
So explain to me again why, with Saddam contained, toothless and nothing to do with al Qaeda or 9/11, did we invade?Quote:
2. Once again you are WRONG on WMD found in Iraq. Sarin and Mustard gas was reported back in 2004. The Link,2933,120137,00.html
One bomb and one shell? That's it? Maybe someone brought it with them - chemical stashes have been uncovered that are brand, spankin' new.Quote:
3.Once again see 2. The key words are Stockpiles and Post 1991 WMD. We did not find Stockpiles, but we did find WMD...Look it up. You love the media so much, Go to Google and type in "Sarin in Iraq" and you will find Fox, BBC, CBS etc reported the find in 2004 along with Mustard. Do some research, dont just pull shit out of your arse.
Or I could read here that the one shell does not mean that the shell in question was this year's model. Also, sarin isn't the instantly deadly nerve gas that is widely feared. The CDC reports that, because sarin evaporates so quickly, it presents "an immediate but short-lived threat". Mild or moderate exposure will result in unpleasant symptoms from which the victim will recovery completely. Only "severe" exposure is likely to result in death. Still deadly, but there is an argument that sarin and mustard gases are not actually WMDs. Sure if you had enough - but Saddam clearly didn't (one shell of indeterminate age) - and "enough" of anything can be deadly. Even beer.
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1.It wasnt just AQ. We knew he supported terror orgs, that was never a question. The beleif was that AQ was one of them. Remember, one mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter. Once again you are correct in the intel mistake on its belief.
2. This is why I said post 1991, and no, nobody brought it with them from wherever. Sadam was not allowed to posses WMD developed post 1991 which for some reason is not explained much on the TV. Also, in order for the Mustard and Sarin to work properly, it has to be weaponized and distributed/detonated correctly to work properly. That along with the fact that they were extremely old weapons (pre91)is the reason those soldiers survived with nothing more than a tummy ache. This is where the looting comes in. While Rumsfield was making light of the looting as Iraqis letting off steam or som BS. They were looting storage facilities not properly inspected or secured. This is the reason why you can buy a mortar in down town baghdadfor less than a bottle rocket. Shit gets mixed together and eventually mustard detonates. Luckily they dont know what they are doing so it isnt very deadly, but who knows how many things are out there. Limey you have to ask yourself thoough...If this information has been released to the public, just imagine what hasnt. There is alot more to this and I hope someday the real truth comes out. As far as the gun analogy, you really need to skim through the Comprehensive Report. There is alot of good information in there that they dont talk about in the media.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 12, 2006, 02:50:47 am »Quote:Quote:
. It was no fun watching the Nick Berg film trying to find clues.
I watched one of those beheading videos on some "Faces of Death" type website a year or so ago.... dumb idea. That messed with my head (no pun intended) for weeks. Pretty much cured me of viewing that type of material.
BTW Browneye, thanks for your service to the country. It has been interesting to read your perpective and experiences. It has also been interesting and informative to read the viewpoints of Limey, Arky, HH, and others. Unfortunately in this type of debate there is no happy endpoint. But it has remained civil, which is good.
Thanks...
I had to watch that damn thing along with some of the other videos out there. I cried the first time I saw it. The dude was an idiot for being there but he didnt deserve that. I wish I could say that he was the only one. The other bad one was the chow hall in Mosul that exploded, I worked all night looking for clues on that one. What a shit hole that country is.
I was there during the invasion and I went back in March 04 to April 05. I hope someday the real truth will come out. The thing that bothers me about the president, is that when he was re elected our mission stopped and the ISG went away. I guess it didnt matter anymore.
We didnt find the Stockpiles
We didnt find Speicher
We didnt find Maupin
That is the real shame of our mission in Iraq.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 12, 2006, 01:51:45 am »
I hope that just because I am trying to explain the truth that I am not lumped together with the war mongers. I will admit that I was against the war in the beginning because I didnt want to die trying to save a quarter in a gallon of gasoline. But regardless of why we went, I know what I saw with my own eyes. As an analyst you have to find the truth and make an informed decision when there isnt always enough information. It was no fun watching the Nick Berg film trying to find clues. Or spending hours looking For Specialist Maupin or Capt Speicher, which was also a task of the ISG. I still have nightmares of the things I saw, I saw what happens to a mans skull when it is hit by the bullet of a marine sniper rifle, and as a father I still think about the graves of children all thrown together in pits. I believe 100 percent that we did the right thing by going to Iraq, because I have met the people who were tortured at Abu G, I saw the torture devices Sadam used on people. I dont expect you to change your mind because of me but the first time a man grabs you by the hand with tears running down his face and he says the only words he knows in English " Thank You". You too would want to fight to give him his freedom. We can debate if it is Iraqis or insurgents doing the fighting. We can debate why we went to war or if you like the president. But I Sleep at night knowing that we are doing the right thing. Our biggest mistake is that we didnt hand over the country as soon as we conquered it, and we let the looting go on way to long. That is why it is so hard to find the evidence we need. But who cares, the SOB is gone.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 12, 2006, 01:04:53 am »Quote:Quote:
Limey come on, I thought you had this. 1997 is when the major high level defections from Iraq occured. A wealth of information came from those defections. As soon as the defections occured the inspectors were kicked out. After 9/11 the belief of an AQ and Iraq alliance through various means led to the drum up for war. We know their was an alliance with terrorist organizations as have been reported through the media. Dont forget that Sadam use to pay the families of suicide bombers in Isreal.
There never was any link between al Qaeda, an Islamic fundamentalist group, and the secular Hussein regime. Saddam was shit scared of al Qaeda because the last thing he wanted was zealots creating unrest against his rule. It is well documented that there was no link between Iraq and al Qaeda and both Bush and Cheney have admitted this. (Edit: see extra comment below)Quote:
As for Blix, Iraq had 6 years to do whatever with his weapons. Limey, we found Mig's buried in the desert. No one ever said Iraq didnt have WMD... If you look at the reports that come out even to this day, the cause for war is over STOCKPILES/CACHES, and it had to be made POST 1991. We are still finding mass graves with people who were killed by WMD and it was while inspections were going on....So he did have it... So where the hell is it. By the way, do you really think nobody is still keeping an eye out for WMD in Iraq.
You still say this despite the fact that there have been no traces of WMDs, let alone stockpiles, found since the invasion nearly three years ago. Plus, the Colin Powell quote I gave you from pre-9/11 when he said that Iraq's WMD capability had been neutralised.
Read my lips: No link between Saddam Hussein and al Qaeda. No WMDs in Iraq.Quote:
One more thing and then I am done with this arguement. If you are a cop or in your case a Bobby. You are looking for a suspect with a gun, you find the suspect but only find parts of a gun. Is it a gun? Or is it just pieces of medal?
If by gun, you mean WMDs, or by parts of a gun, you mean WMD capability; neither has been found in Iraq.Quote:
And if Germany was still launching V2 rockets into London as the Iraqis did with long range Scuds to Kuwait, with by the way, were weapons Iraq was not allowed to have. Than yes we should attack Germany. If the Germans were still slaughtering Jews as the Iraqis were still doing to the Kurd up until 2003. Than yes we should attack Germany.
How many scuds did Iraq fire during the invasion? None. Alsao, how many that were fired during the Gulf War were equipped with chemical, biological or nuclear warheads? None, again.
The analogy to punishing someone for prior offenses remains intact. As for Saddam's horrendous treatment of the Kurds, the world stood by and watched that happen at the time. The time for outrage and action was in 1988, not 2003.
Edit: On January 31, 2003, in response to the question "Do you believe that there is a link between Saddam Hussein, a direct link, and the men who attacked on September the 11th?" the President responded "I can't make that claim."
Clear enough?
The link
1. you are correct in your first point but AQ is not the only Terrorist org. You are also correct in the fact that Sadam did not want the terror orgs in his country. But that doesnt stop him from supporting terror. Also I made this point in a previous post with HH.
2. Once again you are WRONG on WMD found in Iraq. Sarin and Mustard gas was reported back in 2004. The Link,2933,120137,00.html
3.Once again see 2. The key words are Stockpiles and Post 1991 WMD. We did not find Stockpiles, but we did find WMD...Look it up. You love the media so much, Go to Google and type in "Sarin in Iraq" and you will find Fox, BBC, CBS etc reported the find in 2004 along with Mustard. Do some research, dont just pull shit out of your arse.
4. it is unknown if any of the numerous long range missles fired into Kuwait before the invasion in 2003 were SCUD but they were clearly banned weapons. Hell Limey, I will give you a British newspaper this time. The Link,3604,918756,00.html
5. Clear enough?
And I did not have sex with that woman Miss Lewinsky. That was clear too. Dude, presidents dont give classified information to the media. Once again Stop watching CNN. You were not in Iraq and you you were not one of the brits with the ISG. Clear enough? If watching CNN for intel was all we needed, than people like you could be Intelligence analysts. You get your information from the media I get mine from putting my balls on the line to find the truth.I was on the runway in Kuwait city when one of those banned weapons believed to be Scuds went over our heads. Dont tell me there were no WMD found in Iraq. I was at Camp Slayer when the Mustard Gas IED exploded. Where were you Mr clear enough. I spent half the friggin day in MOPP gear. I was with the Iraq Survey Group at Camp Slayer in Baghdad, I was there, I was there when we wrote the Comprehensive Report for Congress, I was there when we were looking for WMD. So you can read my lips, You Are Wrong. You have no idea what you are talking about. Read the Comprehensive Report.
I cant seem to get the links to work so I guess I will have to cut and paste for you. This also reported by the BBC, CBS and others
BAGHDAD, Iraq ? A roadside bomb containing sarin nerve agent (search) recently exploded near a U.S. military convoy, the U.S. military said Monday.
Bush administration officials told Fox News that mustard gas (search) was also recently discovered.
Two people were treated for "minor exposure" after the sarin incident but no serious injuries were reported. Soldiers transporting the shell for inspection suffered symptoms consistent with low-level chemical exposure, which is what led to the discovery, a U.S. official told Fox News.
The Iraqi Survey Group confirmed today that a 155-millimeter artillery round containing sarin nerve agent had been found," Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt (search), the chief military spokesman in Iraq, told reporters in Baghdad. "The round had been rigged as an IED (improvised explosive device) which was discovered by a U.S. force convoy.
The Guardian:
Kuwait says attacks from Iraq used banned missiles claimed to have been destroyed
Rory McCarthy in Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, and Ewen MacAskill
Friday March 21, 2003
The Guardian
Four Iraqi missiles were fired into Kuwait yesterday near points where US and British troops were massing for invasion.
Two were widely reported to be Scuds. But the British government was cautious last night, saying it was awaiting confirmation.
There were no casualties and no suggestion that chemical or biological warheads were loaded on to the missiles.
British Harrier jets were scrambled to bomb the mobile Iraqi missile launchers based around Basra in southern Iraq.
A Kuwaiti defence ministry spokesman said that two Scuds had been fired. If only one turned out to be a Scud, it would be proof that Saddam Hussein had been lying not only over the last few months but the last 12 years.
Iraq claimed that had it destroyed all its Scud missiles after the last Gulf war but the US and Britain have maintained that 15 to 20 had been hidden.
A British government official said: "If it really was a Scud, it is prohibited by 687 [the 1991 United Nations ceasefire resolution], and Iraq has repeatedly denied possession of them, and we were right all along."
The Iraqi information minister, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, denied Iraq had fired any Scuds or had any.
One of the alleged Scuds was reported to have been brought down by a US Patriot missile. Scud missiles are much bigger than others in Iraq's arsenal and should have been easily identifiable. But if it has been hit by a Patriot, it may prove difficult to find any recognisable parts.
Two of the missiles were Chinese-built Seersucker anti-ship missiles, which are much smaller than Scuds and fly low to the ground. It is thought the Seersuckers were positioned south of Basra and originally intended to attack US and British warships.
At Camp New Jersey - one of at least two encampments in the Kuwaiti desert where soldiers jumped into protective gear - military sources said the missile might have been a Samoud 2.
Iraq is allowed missiles with a range of up to 150km (93 miles) but Scuds have a range well beyond that, which is why they were banned.
Iraqi forces had been close to the border on Wednesday night, hours before the US deadline for war ran out. But a British defence source in Qatar said the artillery appeared to have retreated to the city of Basra yesterday.
By early evening, about a dozen missile attacks were reported, including eight missiles that buzzed above a CNN reporter accompanying US-led troops in Kuwait.
One missile landed near the US army's A Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, whose soldiers were eating lunch. "That is not supposed to be happening," said Captain Chris Carter, the company commander.
Within minutes a message came across the radio: a tactical ballistic missile had hit the desert.
Minutes later, all troops were ordered to put on gas masks and biochemical protective suits.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 11, 2006, 03:01:21 pm »Quote:Quote:
Limey is getting close to the breakdown in intel and the truth. The magic year is 1997. You have to look at when the inspections ended and when they began again. As far as 2003, Sadam tried the biggest bluff in history against a determined enemy and lost. I was part of the ISG and unfortunately I have to leave it at that.
Here is a good cnn report on the final ISG report. The Link
WTF has 1997 got to do with the 2003 invasion? We were led to war on the premise that Hussein sponsored al Qaeda and had WMDs that he could drop in your soup at a moments notice. At the time the WMD statements were being made, Hans Blix was making his inspections, reporting unprecedented cooperation, and finding little but evidence pointing to there not being WMDs.
Or maybe we should just go and invade Germany for what they did in the 1940's.
Limey come on, I thought you had this. 1997 is when the major high level defections from Iraq occured. A wealth of information came from those defections. As soon as the defections occured the inspectors were kicked out. After 9/11 the belief of an AQ and Iraq alliance through various means led to the drum up for war. We know their was an alliance with terrorist organizations as have been reported through the media. Dont forget that Sadam use to pay the families of suicide bombers in Isreal.
As for Blix, Iraq had 6 years to do whatever with his weapons. Limey, we found Mig's buried in the desert. No one ever said Iraq didnt have WMD... If you look at the reports that come out even to this day, the cause for war is over STOCKPILES/CACHES, and it had to be made POST 1991. We are still finding mass graves with people who were killed by WMD and it was while inspections were going on....So he did have it... So where the hell is it. By the way, do you really think nobody is still keeping an eye out for WMD in Iraq
One more thing and then I am done with this arguement. If you are a cop or in your case a Bobby. You are looking for a suspect with a gun, you find the suspect but only find parts of a gun. Is it a gun? Or is it just pieces of medal?
And if Germany was still launching V2 rockets into London as the Iraqis did with long range Scuds to Kuwait, with by the way, were weapons Iraq was not allowed to have. Than yes we should attack Germany. If the Germans were still slaughtering Jews as the Iraqis were still doing to the Kurd up until 2003. Than yes we should attack Germany.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 11:53:38 pm »Quote:Quote:
He threw out the inspectors in 1998, and he would not fully cooperate with the inspectors in 2002 and 2003. He sure acted guilty even if he was not.
He was being a prick, which was his preferred methodology.
However, this is what Hans Blix said in his report to the UN Security Council on March 7, 2003:
"Inspections in Iraq resumed on 27 November 2002. In matters relating to process, notably prompt access to sites, we have faced relatively few difficulties and certainly much less than those that were faced by UNSCOM in the period 1991 to 1998. This may well be due to the strong outside pressure...This is not to say that the operation of inspections is free from frictions, but at this juncture we are able to perform professional no-notice inspections all over Iraq and to increase aerial surveillance."
The link
Saddam was cooperating. Why not let the inspections continue? Blix's boys left of their own accord the day before the invasion.
Limey is getting close to the breakdown in intel and the truth. The magic year is 1997. You have to look at when the inspections ended and when they began again. As far as 2003, Sadam tried the biggest bluff in history against a determined enemy and lost. I was part of the ISG and unfortunately I have to leave it at that.
Here is a good cnn report on the final ISG report. The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: FOX Sports says that the Astros were 'closest'
« on: January 10, 2006, 07:49:53 pm »Quote:
"Sources with knowledge of the negotiations say the Orioles and Astros could have agreed on the players in the deal with little difficulty. The Astros were concerned that Tejada would invoke his right to demand a trade at the end of next season as a player dealt in the middle of a multi-year contract. They likely would have asked Tejada to waive that right, a potential sticking point."
The Link
I still dont see the problem. If he wants to be traded at the end of the year, fine. Trade him and get quality players in return like the Orioles would. If he decides to stay, great, we have a great SS.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 12:55:58 am »
I got you now. I thought you were saying that I was incorrect in people making sacrifices for all of US. Sorry, I am an idiot.
Interesting debate, most poeple are calling each other racist commies by now. I guess we will have to agree to disagree on those points but atleast you backed up your opinion.
And, hell no on Hillary...
Interesting debate, most poeple are calling each other racist commies by now. I guess we will have to agree to disagree on those points but atleast you backed up your opinion.
And, hell no on Hillary...
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 12:47:20 am »
I was responding to the "You are incorrect ,Sir" to sacrifices point, and I have know idea what you know. But,I know I have been to one to many funerals, And that is a sacrifice.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 12:43:51 am »Quote:
Even the Fourth Amendment impinges liberty. It indicates that reasonable searches and seizures are permissible and that warrants may issue with probable cause. If the government searches my person, house, papers or effects, my liberty has been violated, and I am not going to feel much less violated just because the search is reasonable.
This is why US troops had so much trouble from the start in Iraq. They acted like a swat team at every residence because this is how they are trained. We lost alot of good will and good intelligence because we hurt their (Iraqi)sense of dignity that comes with being the man of the house. We are still paying for it today.
Kind of off the subject but so has this whole thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 12:35:15 am »Quote:Quote:
Fact
I look at facts. I can give a damn who the president is.
That's good to hear. Not many people think this way.Quote:
2. He is put more money into the military and intel agencies than Bush Senior and Clinton combined. But your coment is a matter of opinion.
So what? His intelligence is for shit. Besides, spending money doesn't make him an effective leader.Quote:
3. The majority of the muslim extremists committing the terror acts in Iraq are not from Iraq. They are from all the surrounding sewer holes and using the lack of law as a chance to do what they do. Most terrorist from the world come from Pakistan Saudi Arabia, Yemen etc. Sadam did not put up with this kind of extremism in Iraq. He was the king and would not have a rival nor share power with a terror org. However, under the no fly zones pre war some organizations operated freely which is what helped fuel the fear of terror and WMD in Iraq.
Ummm...OK. Is there a relevant point in there somewhere?Quote:
Instead people are sacrificing there lives to protect you in ways you wouldnt believe..
You are incorrect, sir.Quote:
5. you might not be afraid of the buses exploding and planes falling but this is the kind of threat that gets thrown out there. You have to take it as credible, just ask Isreal.
I'm sure there are all kinds of threats thrown out there. That a) doesn't make them credible, and b) doesn't mean that without George W. Bush as President that every single one of them would be automatically carried out to the extreme.Quote:
6. I dont know what you are trying to say on that last one but, I have been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and any other shit hole you can think of and I can tell you without a doubt that this country is worth dying for.
That's exactly what I'm trying to say. I take it you don't disagree with me.
1.Thanks, I guess. That is my job.
2.That is your opinion, my mom thinks I do a good job. Anyways blame David Kay for the bad intel but I will stop there on that.
3. was in response to Muslim extremist from Iraq coming to the US to commit terror. Maybe I was splitting hairs in my respone.
4. That does not deserve a response. But I will say, I can give you names of people who have made the sacrifice if you like and I have a nice scar on my leg to remind me of the sacrifice that takes place every day.
5. Correct and correct but if you dont look into every one of them than when one of them happens, than people like yourself will say we knew about it and did nothing.
6. I guess so, so why do you make a comment like the one you made about those who make sacrifices. I dont get that.
But this is a good debate...
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 10, 2006, 12:11:58 am »Quote:Quote:
Browneye never said he even supported the President.
I didn't say he did. I said he apparently has been listening to the President, which is just as bad.Quote:
I personally am a fan of the President in spite of him being wrong on domestic spending, immigration, and laughing at his own jokes. I am convinced that he is the best man for the job in terms of security.
I an not a fan of the President, but not just because of his being wrong on just about everything, but rather because he's the worst possible person for the job in terms of security.Quote:
This country has not been attacked since 9/11 in spite of attempts to do so.
And you think that's because of Bush and if he had not been President that the US would have been taken over Muslim extremists from Iraq by now? I'm sorry, but that's not enlightened thinking. That's the kind of logic people used to justify human sacrifice. "We sacrificed a virgin yesterday, and the sun came up the next day. We'd better keep sacrificing virgins if we want to the sun to keep shining". But that's exactly the kind of scare tactic that the current "leadership" uses on you.Quote:
I think it unfortunate that not more credit is given to the people trying to defend this county(including CIA, FBI, and NSA).
They get nothing BUT praise heeped on them ad naseum.Quote:
If you are afraid to get on an airplane because they are falling out of the sky on a daily basis, afraid to go to work because busses are exploding, then what good are your civil liberties?
You're telling me that if not for the Patriot Act you'd be afraid of airlplanes falling out of the sky? That you'd worry about schoolbuses exploding? This is simply a logical fallacy. You've set up this either/or with your only two alternatives at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. That is simply not the way grown up, intelligent people ought to look at things.Quote:
Huh??? Are you serious??? The Patriot Act is SO MUCH worse than crashing airplanes into buildings and killing thousands of innocent people <sarcasm intended>.
If it means denying liberty to the citizenry it's designed to protect, then yes, it's much worse. Many people believe that there are worse things than death, and that liberty and freedom are worth dying for. The purpose of life is not to simply exist as long as possible regardless of how torturous that existence is.
Fact
1. No I am an intelligence analyst, I look at facts. I can give a damn who the president is.
2. He is put more money into the military and intel agencies than Bush Senior and Clinton combined. But your coment is a matter of opinion.
3. The majority of the muslim extremists committing the terror acts in Iraq are not from Iraq. They are from all the surrounding sewer holes and using the lack of law as a chance to do what they do. Most terrorist from the world come from Pakistan Saudi Arabia, Yemen etc. Sadam did not put up with this kind of extremism in Iraq. He was the king and would not have a rival nor share power with a terror org. However, under the no fly zones pre war some organizations operated freely which is what helped fuel the fear of terror and WMD in Iraq.
4. if they did get enough praise than you would have heard of the other organizations that are out there such as DIA, ISG etc. Instead people are sacrificing there lives to protect you in ways you wouldnt believe..
5. you might not be afraid of the buses exploding and planes falling but this is the kind of threat that gets thrown out there. You have to take it as credible, just ask Isreal.
6. I dont know what you are trying to say on that last one but, I have been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia and any other shit hole you can think of and I can tell you without a doubt that this country is worth dying for.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 08:46:42 pm »Quote:Quote:
None...That has nothing to do with detainees at GTMO
If they are considered POWs and denied legal representation under the premise that the US is still under formal hostilities with their home country it does.
They are not denied legal representation. Stop watching CNN.
Iraqis are kept in jails in Iraq when they break IRAQI law.
And, detainees are kept in GTMO because they were training to KILL YOU. If they are released back into the wild, they will KILL YOU. This is not happy world you live in, this is an ugly epidemic that has spread throughout the world. Foreign countries happily give these people up who are foreigners to those countries because they dont want them either.
Dude, I do this for a living and trust me, I dont like the Patriot Act anymore than you do but it is a necessary evil at this point. My fear is it will eventually get abused as it evolves into other roles. But for now, it is in your/our best interest. One more thing...This has been going on long before 9/11. Without blowing my career on a baseball chat forum, I will tell you GITMO has had detainees for various reasons for a long time.
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Talk Zone / Re: 25-man roster now set
« on: January 09, 2006, 01:27:11 pm »
Hopefully it will be set with Clemens.
Any outfield good enough to warrant Lane on the bench must have a pretty good team. I am happy with that.
Any outfield good enough to warrant Lane on the bench must have a pretty good team. I am happy with that.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 01:04:18 pm »
"What other countries are there, with whom the US is engaged in formal hostilities?"
None...That has nothing to do with detainees at GTMO
None...That has nothing to do with detainees at GTMO
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 12:49:21 pm »
There are no IRAQI detainees at GTMO. IRAQI detainees go to places like Abu Gharayb. I have been to Abu G, and I think I would rather GTMO
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Talk Zone / Re: Tim Purpura on MLB Radio at 2PM CST
« on: January 06, 2006, 10:11:36 pm »
Yep, that was pretty good.
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 07:13:28 pm »
I would be looking for someone to start.
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:58:02 pm »Quote:Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better.
This isn't about upside and about what Lane might do. It is about what Burnitz and Lane did do last season. If Lane doesn't get any better and plays just as he did last season, he'll still play better than Burnitz did last seaosn. And who's got the better chance of improvement? The 28-year-old or the 36-year-old? Whose legs are going to be better in the field and on the basepaths?Player Avg OBP Slg AB 2B 3B HR RBI BB
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Lane .267 .316 .499 517 34 26 65 78 32
Burnitz .258 .322 .435 605 31 24 84 87 57Quote:
And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Sure, but if Lance doesn't move to first, then you're stuck with playing Burnitz or Lane part-time.
All, good points... I hope you are right and Lane improves.
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:54:49 pm »Quote:Quote:
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better. And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
Lane outperformed Burnitz last season. Burnitz would only be an option to replace Burke or Lamb, and that makes no sense. Lamb at 1.7 mil is a better option than Burnitz. The ideal thing would be either a cheap platoon option, or a hitter better than burnitz.
I disagree, it doesnt have to be Burnitz, it could be him or someoone like him. I would rather pay a little more and have a better chance at winning than going with Lamb because he is cheaper. Like I said before, and I hope I am wrong, I dont see Lane improving on this season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could be worse
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:46:57 pm »
FOR THE RECORD: I am NOT advocating that the Astros spend $300M on this year's payroll.
Come on, wouldnt it be fun to spend someone elses money? I would hate to see how beer prices would go up.
Clemens salary 45 million
Parking 120 dollars
Foam finger 260 dollars
Hot Dog on Layaway
Watching Boras put Purpura's phone number on speed dial, Priceless
Come on, wouldnt it be fun to spend someone elses money? I would hate to see how beer prices would go up.
Clemens salary 45 million
Parking 120 dollars
Foam finger 260 dollars
Hot Dog on Layaway
Watching Boras put Purpura's phone number on speed dial, Priceless
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:39:53 pm »
Lane's upside is better and the salary is better, but I am not convinced Lane is going to get much better. And if Lance moves to first, I would rather have Burnitz in left than Burke.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could be worse
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:35:26 pm »
I agree with the tax issue. That is just stupid, Yankees 34 mil and Sox 4 mil. You could start another team with that.
I disagree with the Ashby issue. It is never a good business decision to cut an employee no matter how much he makes, especially a guy with as much loyalty and time with the Astros, right before Christmas. Are they going to offer him something else with the organization? I doubt it. There is no class in that.
I disagree with the Ashby issue. It is never a good business decision to cut an employee no matter how much he makes, especially a guy with as much loyalty and time with the Astros, right before Christmas. Are they going to offer him something else with the organization? I doubt it. There is no class in that.
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:27:36 pm »
What I was trying to say was that maybe the team cant be improved this year via a trade. We have to give up something good to get something good. It might be different come All Star break time but right now, all teams are in first place.
Where I agree with Astrocreep is, getting a Burnitz or someone like him through free agency does not hurt us and IMO, though some would disagree, I think Burnitz would be an upgrade to Lane.
At this point getting rid of Lidge to fix another area may not be the solution we want.
Where I agree with Astrocreep is, getting a Burnitz or someone like him through free agency does not hurt us and IMO, though some would disagree, I think Burnitz would be an upgrade to Lane.
At this point getting rid of Lidge to fix another area may not be the solution we want.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could be worse
« on: December 22, 2005, 06:13:19 pm »Quote:Quote:
They still have Ramirez, Loretta, Lowell, and Big Papi. Most of all, they have a huge payroll. They might be ugly right now but they are not the Devil Rays. They will be fine come April especially if Lowell and Schilling return to form.
Besides, maybe this will keep Roger from going over to the Sox.
So, the Red Sox will be fine come April, but the Astros, in spite of Mclane saying that money is not a problem, that he'll pay for anyone they find to fit, and inspite of the numerous reports that the Astros are involved in multiple negotiations, not even to mention they have Berkman, Ensberg, Oswalt, Pettitte, and Lidge, they won't be fine?
Are you putting words in my keyboard? I never said the Astros would not be fine with their current players as is. But since you bring it up. The point I was making was that the Red Sox are still a team Like the Yankees that have a history of spending money to fix their problems. A luxury that the Astros wont or cant match to that degree of money. So I believe that the Red Sox, although shocked at the loss of Damon, will rebound with something to counter the Yankees. I dont think they are going to respond by firing the play by play guy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could be worse
« on: December 22, 2005, 05:58:34 pm »
They still have Ramirez, Loretta, Lowell, and Big Papi. Most of all, they have a huge payroll. They might be ugly right now but they are not the Devil Rays. They will be fine come April especially if Lowell and Schilling return to form.
Besides, maybe this will keep Roger from going over to the Sox.
Besides, maybe this will keep Roger from going over to the Sox.
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Talk Zone / Re: After giving the benefit of doubt...
« on: December 22, 2005, 05:50:55 pm »
It is dificult for me to criticize the Astros for their moves. I did so last year and they go to the World Series. I do however, wonder if Drayton is getting unrealistic in what they want to accomplish this year.
Is the fact that we just went to a World Series hurting us? I know this sounds crazy but, is it possible to try too hard to improve on this accomplishment. I think Astrocreep is correct in his point to do something, rather than nothing.
I am not a big fan of White, Burnitz, Alfonseca, Bernie Williams, Paul Quantrill, or even Sosa. but getting one of these players doesnt cost us a prospect or much money. So as much as I agree with Pravata about letting the Astros take care of the Astros, or the examples of good and bad choices of the last offseason from Arky. I have to wonder, now that most of the good choices (relative term) are gone. What can they do without losing their coveted players.
So far it is Ashby for 2 minor league prospects. Not exactly what I had in mind AS A FAN.
Is the fact that we just went to a World Series hurting us? I know this sounds crazy but, is it possible to try too hard to improve on this accomplishment. I think Astrocreep is correct in his point to do something, rather than nothing.
I am not a big fan of White, Burnitz, Alfonseca, Bernie Williams, Paul Quantrill, or even Sosa. but getting one of these players doesnt cost us a prospect or much money. So as much as I agree with Pravata about letting the Astros take care of the Astros, or the examples of good and bad choices of the last offseason from Arky. I have to wonder, now that most of the good choices (relative term) are gone. What can they do without losing their coveted players.
So far it is Ashby for 2 minor league prospects. Not exactly what I had in mind AS A FAN.
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Talk Zone / Re: The more I hear, the more I think...........
« on: December 17, 2005, 05:05:22 pm »
So, is it back to Rondell White now?
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Talk Zone / Re: For everyone who suggested trading Lidge/Everett for Tejada
« on: December 16, 2005, 05:59:48 pm »
"Who's the last player the Astros wouldn't pay for, Hampton? shit."
Dude, that says it all right there.
Dude, that says it all right there.
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Talk Zone / Re: For everyone who suggested trading Lidge/Everett for Tejada
« on: December 16, 2005, 05:45:36 pm »
Hmmm. What are the chances, huh? What's zero times 1 billion equal? That would be the chances.
"You might want to ask Brad Lidge whether Pujols ever comes through in the clutch," suggested one of our trained professionals, helpfully."
What can you say but WOW, these people are allowed to walk among the rest of us.
"You might want to ask Brad Lidge whether Pujols ever comes through in the clutch," suggested one of our trained professionals, helpfully."
What can you say but WOW, these people are allowed to walk among the rest of us.
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Talk Zone / Re: Mapping MLB Fans
« on: December 16, 2005, 01:31:59 pm »
It shoudnt matter... Half of New Orleans lives in the Houston area now anyways.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jon Garland may be available via trade
« on: December 15, 2005, 07:53:30 pm »
After this off seasons free spending market, who wouldnt test free agency... Garland is quality and should get more than Burnett. The Sox know this, which is why they would trade him. I think he stays.
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Talk Zone / Re: Idea...
« on: December 15, 2005, 07:48:57 pm »
Forget logic. Do you really think Drayton would go for a guy like him with all his baggage? I agree with you though, I am all for picking up guys who need to bounce back or are about to reach free agency. They seem to have good seasons when they need to prove their worth and cash in, atleast most of the time.
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Talk Zone / Re: What a Mench
« on: December 10, 2005, 02:22:42 am »Quote:
I doubt the Astros want to invest a lot of money in a left fielder precisely because Berkman might wind up there. They want someone cheap who, if necessary, can play either corner as a fourth outfielder or can start if Bagwell cant' play. Mench fills that bill. I don't understand why they'r hot to get a right-handed hitter, though, since they only have one left-handed starting position player.
Wouldnt Burnitz fill that role just as well? He wanted to come to Houston last year, He is from Conroe(I heard) and hell, his name starts with a "B". The best thing about it is that you dont have to trade to get him. IMO that would be just as good as Mench.
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Talk Zone / Re: Taveras....
« on: December 07, 2005, 02:34:35 pm »Quote:
If the army had meant you to have a life, they would have issued you one in basic training.
or a wife..
That boy is happier than a puppy with 2 peters
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Talk Zone / Re: Taveras....
« on: December 07, 2005, 01:52:11 am »
Classics I learned from my basic training drill sergeant:
There is only one thief in the Military, everyone else is trying to get their shit back.
What is the max effective range of an excuse?
Thought, thought he farted but he really shit his pants.
There is only one thief in the Military, everyone else is trying to get their shit back.
What is the max effective range of an excuse?
Thought, thought he farted but he really shit his pants.
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Talk Zone / Re: Congress won't charge Palmeiro with perjury
« on: November 11, 2005, 08:42:08 pm »
Or maybe he needs a refund on his wizzunator. My wizzer always seems to go bad when the warranty expires. Damn American products.
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Talk Zone / Re: Clemens files for free agency
« on: November 11, 2005, 08:38:12 pm »
Roger tells Steve everything, didnt you know that?
The Cubs are also the best team in baseball and everyone wants to play there. Ryne Sandberg cant wait to make his next bold Cubs win it all prediction.
The Cubs are also the best team in baseball and everyone wants to play there. Ryne Sandberg cant wait to make his next bold Cubs win it all prediction.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carpenter
« on: November 11, 2005, 10:57:19 am »
No, but that would not surprise me sense Prior is a Cub and Ryne just loves all things Cubs or Cardinals.
He picked Francoer. His 68 games were somehow better than Howards monster numbers in 88 games or Taveras stats over the entire year.
He picked Francoer. His 68 games were somehow better than Howards monster numbers in 88 games or Taveras stats over the entire year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carpenter
« on: November 11, 2005, 10:32:25 am »
Well the news we have all been waiting for has arrived. Yep, that crazy Ryne Sandberg has just released his awards for the NL. The Link He says that basically Carpenter earns the Cy Young because "The way I look at it, Carpenter carried his team the entire year."
Ok, so why did he say also about Pujols winning the MVP "It's about time this guy wins an MVP award. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman has been one of baseball's most dominant hitters the last five years while improving his defense every season. Pujols is batting .330 with 39 home runs and 110 RBIs. Also, when Scott Rolen went down with a shoulder injury, Pujols picked up the slack for the Cardinals."
So who carried the team? Carpenter or Pujols. I would have to say Pujols.
I dont even want to get into his choice for NL rookie of the year.
Ok, so why did he say also about Pujols winning the MVP "It's about time this guy wins an MVP award. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman has been one of baseball's most dominant hitters the last five years while improving his defense every season. Pujols is batting .330 with 39 home runs and 110 RBIs. Also, when Scott Rolen went down with a shoulder injury, Pujols picked up the slack for the Cardinals."
So who carried the team? Carpenter or Pujols. I would have to say Pujols.
I dont even want to get into his choice for NL rookie of the year.
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Talk Zone / Re: An open letter to Purpura, Drayton and Ryne Sandberg
« on: October 27, 2005, 08:30:39 pm »
I never bashed the Astros. I just disagreed with the offseason moves as I originally said. I don't mind the heat for my thoughts, but there are some that I have read, like those links, that need to really get on a knee and slap themselves.
So come on, say you are sorry, admit it, you will feel better.
So come on, say you are sorry, admit it, you will feel better.
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Talk Zone / An open letter to Purpura, Drayton and Ryne Sandberg
« on: October 27, 2005, 03:04:09 pm »
I am more of reader than a writter on this website, but I have a few things I want to get off my chest.
To Mr Purpura,
As said on Happy Gilmore:
I'm stupid, you are smart
I was wrong, you were right
You are the best, I am the worst
You are good looking, I am un attractive
Anyways, I am sorry for thinking you were a lame duck do-nothing GM. I am sorry for blameing you for putting too much faith in the young guys.
To Drayton,
I am sorry for thinking Billy Wagner was right about you. You proved you were willing to spend money to put a winner on the field. I may disagree about not picking up Kents option or not pursuing Alou or Burnitz. Looking back, it is probably for the best that you didnt blow the farm to go after Soriano from the Rangers, or Dunn from the Reds. I am just happy to see you hold the NLCS trophy and bring a World Series to my hometown. I wish my Grandfather would have lived to see it. Thanks for a fun year, I cant wait for spring training.
I have one more thing to say, its a little off the subject but I have to say it, especially since you never responded to my emails, how dare you. Ryne Sandberg, you may be in the HOF now, but you suck at the prediction business and can you be anymore biased when it comes to the Cubs. After the All Star break, you picked the Cubs to win the Wild Card when they werent even second in the division(Homer). You said the Cardinals would beat the Astros because they had better starting pitching, you must not have factored in those small details like ERA and post season appearances. Picking the Cardinals was no big surprise but you really had no idea what you were talking about in your analysis.
The Astros were nothing but class this year and I am thankful for all the fun, Peter gamons said it perfectly when he practicaly yelled at the screen that the Astros showed a lot of guts this year. Thanks Astros, for the guts.
I have said the few things that I wanted to say but I know there are others who write on this website that should come forward and come clean too.
To Mr Purpura,
As said on Happy Gilmore:
I'm stupid, you are smart
I was wrong, you were right
You are the best, I am the worst
You are good looking, I am un attractive
Anyways, I am sorry for thinking you were a lame duck do-nothing GM. I am sorry for blameing you for putting too much faith in the young guys.
To Drayton,
I am sorry for thinking Billy Wagner was right about you. You proved you were willing to spend money to put a winner on the field. I may disagree about not picking up Kents option or not pursuing Alou or Burnitz. Looking back, it is probably for the best that you didnt blow the farm to go after Soriano from the Rangers, or Dunn from the Reds. I am just happy to see you hold the NLCS trophy and bring a World Series to my hometown. I wish my Grandfather would have lived to see it. Thanks for a fun year, I cant wait for spring training.
I have one more thing to say, its a little off the subject but I have to say it, especially since you never responded to my emails, how dare you. Ryne Sandberg, you may be in the HOF now, but you suck at the prediction business and can you be anymore biased when it comes to the Cubs. After the All Star break, you picked the Cubs to win the Wild Card when they werent even second in the division(Homer). You said the Cardinals would beat the Astros because they had better starting pitching, you must not have factored in those small details like ERA and post season appearances. Picking the Cardinals was no big surprise but you really had no idea what you were talking about in your analysis.
The Astros were nothing but class this year and I am thankful for all the fun, Peter gamons said it perfectly when he practicaly yelled at the screen that the Astros showed a lot of guts this year. Thanks Astros, for the guts.
I have said the few things that I wanted to say but I know there are others who write on this website that should come forward and come clean too.
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