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as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« on: October 24, 2007, 12:08:34 pm »
As we all know, there's a science to winning baseball.  Alyson Footer gets the details on the Rockies success from some long time, and very successful, baseball managers,

"The bottom line is, it has to start with the players," Phil Garner said. "Look at that fabulous run they've had in Colorado. They had a plan and they stuck with it."

Jack  McKeon  "Everything is going their way. They are getting all the breaks. They are playing great, like they really want it. They are playing unselfishly. I think they've got a chance to win it."

Clint Hurdle "The bottom line is players play the game," he said. "You can't miss that. Our players play the game. Our players hung together. They were a tight-knit group. They got tighter as the season went on. They believed in what they believed in."
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Then again, it could be something more mysterious,

Rockies chairman and CEO Charlie Monfort  "I believe God sends signs, and we're seeing those."
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2007, 12:49:03 pm »
Quote from: pravata on October 24, 2007, 12:08:34 pm
Rockies chairman and CEO Charlie Monfort  "I believe God sends signs, and we're seeing those."

I wonder if he sends that one where he touches his nose, then his ear, then his nose again, then the belt, the chest, then the nose again, then clap three times.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2007, 12:50:38 pm »
Life imitates art.  "Angels in the Outfield", Rocky Mountain style.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2007, 01:06:57 pm »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on October 24, 2007, 12:49:03 pm
I wonder if he sends that one where he touches his nose, then his ear, then his nose again, then the belt, the chest, then the nose again, then clap three times.

Unfortunately, that's also the sign that catches California on fire.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2007, 01:10:01 pm »
I'm really impressed by the Rocks.  Nothing's better than watching excellent defense.  They'll be a fun second team to follow while I'm here.  Hopefully, McLane's watching these guys and not listening to sports radio.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2007, 01:42:45 pm »
Quote from: Limey on October 24, 2007, 01:06:57 pm
Unfortunately, that's also the sign that catches California on fire.

If we still do POTWAs, that's it right there.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2007, 01:45:57 pm »
Quote from: Bench on October 24, 2007, 01:42:45 pm
If we still do POTWAs, that's it right there.

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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2007, 01:58:00 pm »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on October 24, 2007, 12:49:03 pm
I wonder if he sends that one where he touches his nose, then his ear, then his nose again, then the belt, the chest, then the nose again, then clap three times.

No, I'm thinking that one is sent with "middle forehead, middle clavicle, left shoulder, right shoulder, kiss the fingertips, clap, clap, clap."
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2007, 02:31:34 pm »
Quote from: Bench on October 24, 2007, 01:42:45 pm
If we still do POTWAs, that's it right there.
I made a "fire and brimstone" reference in passing to a coworker in San Diego yesterday. You'd swear I just kicked his little yip-yip dog in the head.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2007, 03:12:30 pm »
Quote from: das on October 24, 2007, 02:31:34 pm
I made a "fire and brimstone" reference in passing to a coworker in San Diego yesterday. You'd swear I just kicked his little yip-yip dog in the head.

You did better than CNN's Glenn Beck, who said on his radio show: "I think there is a handful of people who hate America.  Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today."

He's a special kind of crass.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2007, 03:20:52 pm »
Quote from: Limey on October 24, 2007, 03:12:30 pm
He's a special kind of crass.

FIFY.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2007, 03:26:16 pm »
Quote from: Limey on October 24, 2007, 03:12:30 pm
You did better than CNN's Glenn Beck, who said on his radio show: "I think there is a handful of people who hate America.  Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today."

He's a special kind of crass.

You're so sensitive.  It was a joke! He was joking about the hilarity of a million people evacuating their homes.  Makes me laugh.  Besides, he said "unfortunately".  I don't know what more you want.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2007, 03:45:18 pm »
Don't blame him - blame the assholes that watch/listen to that crap.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2007, 04:22:31 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on October 24, 2007, 03:45:18 pm
Don't blame him - blame the assholes that watch/listen to that crap.

Why, did the assholes stick their hand up his asshole and make his mouth move?
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2007, 04:25:51 pm »
Quote from: Gizzmonic on October 24, 2007, 04:22:31 pm
Why, did the assholes stick their hand up his asshole and make his mouth move?

No, but they're the reason he's given a platform.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2007, 04:42:56 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on October 24, 2007, 03:45:18 pm
Don't blame him - blame the assholes that watch/listen to that crap.

Not many people do.  Yet he still gets a radio show and a TV show.  See Justice, Richard.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #16 on: October 24, 2007, 05:49:38 pm »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on October 24, 2007, 12:49:03 pm
I wonder if he sends that one where he touches his nose, then his ear, then his nose again, then the belt, the chest, then the nose again, then clap three times.

"Bunt" is three claps. "Smite Away" is four.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2007, 06:14:15 pm »
Quote from: pravata on October 24, 2007, 03:26:16 pm
You're so sensitive.  It was a joke! He was joking about the hilarity of a million people evacuating their homes.  Makes me laugh.  Besides, he said "unfortunately".  I don't know what more you want.
i just heard on fox news that this evacuation is the largest since the civil war
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2007, 07:12:21 pm »
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"Bunt" is three claps. "Smite Away" is four.

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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2007, 07:56:48 pm »
Holy shit!  It all makes sense now!  I just realized that the Popes around here are all left-wing fruitcakes. 

Damn surprising, but THAT explains a lot.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2007, 09:43:33 am »
Quote from: Dobro on October 24, 2007, 07:56:48 pm
Holy shit!  It all makes sense now!  I just realized that the Popes around here are all left-wing fruitcakes. 

Damn surprising, but THAT explains a lot.

Wow, you really got me pegged.  About as well as you analyze... well, anything.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2007, 09:50:45 am »
Quote from: MusicMan on October 25, 2007, 09:43:33 am
Wow, you really got me pegged.  About as well as you analyze... well, anything.

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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2007, 09:57:53 am »
Quote from: Dobro on October 24, 2007, 07:56:48 pm
Holy shit!  It all makes sense now!  I just realized that the Popes around here are all left-wing fruitcakes. 

I object to that remark!  If we've learned anything from Larry Craig, Mark Foley, Ted Haggerd etc., is that fruitcakes often come from the right wing.  Left wingers are tin foil hat wearing nutjobs.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2007, 10:05:02 am »
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I object to that remark!  If we've learned anything from Larry Craig, Mark Foley, Ted Haggerd etc., is that fruitcakes often come from the right wing.  Left wingers are tin foil hat wearing nutjobs.

I think that after Gore made the big stink about global tepidness, the left wingers switched from tin foil to dung hats from free ranging marmosets.  And, for the record, I associate with several right wingers and not one has admitted to giving reach arounds.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2007, 10:11:45 am »
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I object to that remark!  If we've learned anything from Larry Craig, Mark Foley, Ted Haggerd etc., is that fruitcakes often come from the right wing.  Left wingers are tin foil hat wearing nutjobs.

Are you accusing all right-wingers of being wide-standing toe tappers?  NTTAWWT.... Just asking.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2007, 10:24:38 am »
I'm a chicken-winger myself.
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« Reply #27 on: October 25, 2007, 10:30:44 am »
Quote from: S.P. Rodriguez on October 25, 2007, 10:11:45 am
Are you accusing all right-wingers of being wide-standing toe tappers?  NTTAWWT.... Just asking.

There does seem to be a lot of 'em who turn out to enjoy restroom tap dancing.  Nothing wrong with that, just a shame that they don't feel that they can be themselves.
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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #28 on: October 25, 2007, 10:31:11 am »
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I think that after Gore made the big stink about global tepidness, the left wingers switched from tin foil to dung hats from free ranging marmosets.  And, for the record, I associate with several right wingers and not one has admitted to giving reach arounds.

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Re: as has been noted elsewhere, the Astros could learn from the Rockies example
« Reply #29 on: October 25, 2007, 11:41:12 am »
Quote from: Dobro on October 24, 2007, 07:56:48 pm
Holy shit!  It all makes sense now!  I just realized that the Popes around here are all left-wing fruitcakes. 

Damn surprising, but THAT explains a lot.

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« Reply #30 on: October 25, 2007, 06:34:08 pm »
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