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Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« on: October 29, 2014, 03:56:27 am »
Not writing him off entirely, but so much for the instapundits who thought he should have been drafted by the Astros over Jason Castro.

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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2014, 09:11:51 am »
Quote from: Nate Colbert on October 29, 2014, 03:56:27 am
Not writing him off entirely, but so much for the instapundits who thought he should have been drafted by the Astros over Jason Castro.

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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2014, 09:31:44 am »
Thank you for that link.  From MM:

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Joe Sheehan (12:03:31 PM PT): Nats take Crow at 109...Astros have to take Smoak and run, right? This is a gift?

Kevin Goldstein (12:10:37 PM PT): 10. Astros -- Jason Castro, C, Stanford.

Are you f-ing kidding me? Words can not describe how dumb this is. They just can't. I'm utterly speechless. At least I get to rip Houston's drafts once again. I'm rambling to myslef here it total disbelief.

Kevin Goldstein (12:11:48 PM PT): Ok. Here's the thing. Castro is a really nice catcher, don't get me wrong. But that's a late first round talent and JUSTIN SMOAK IS STILL ON THE BOARD. Maybe the Astros just didn't notice this.

Kevin Goldstein (12:13:51 PM PT): Andy (TX): OH my GOD!! Castro??? What the is Wade thinking?

I'll let Andy speak for legions of Astros fans.

Turns out I've been interviewing wrong my whole life.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2014, 10:49:26 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on October 29, 2014, 09:11:51 am
Check out the old Bus.  With notes from Kevin Goldstein.

It's BP.  They're good for some comedy relief, but that's about it.  Certainliy not any intelligent baseball analysis. 
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2014, 11:21:18 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 29, 2014, 10:49:26 am
It's BP.  They're good for some comedy relief, but that's about it.  Certainliy not any intelligent baseball analysis. 

Except that BP guy now works for the Astros as their Director of Professional Scouting.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2014, 11:29:15 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on October 29, 2014, 11:21:18 am
Except that BP guy now works for the Astros as their Director of Professional Scouting.

He should be pleased then.  Yesterday Justin Smoak was still on the board.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2014, 11:33:50 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on October 29, 2014, 11:21:18 am
Except that BP guy now works for the Astros as their Director of Professional Scouting.

That explains a lot. 
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2014, 11:51:23 am »
Quote from: Jacksonian on October 29, 2014, 09:11:51 am
Check out the old Bus.  With notes from Kevin Goldstein.
Wow. Just looking at the first page of that is a little treasure trove. I can't wait to get further in and see what dumbass, reactionary things I had to say.

It's funny that the two guys people were really hoping the Astros would get, Smoak and Crow, both have more or less busted. Not that Castro is a franchise player, but a serviceable catcher capable of really good offensive numbers clearly isn't the worst outcome there.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2014, 12:19:39 pm »
Smoke always seemed to fit well with Seattle. 
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #9 on: October 29, 2014, 12:30:01 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on October 29, 2014, 11:51:23 am
Wow. Just looking at the first page of that is a little treasure trove. I can't wait to get further in and see what dumbass, reactionary things I had to say.

Hey, I want to apologize to you - publicly - for the dust-up we had, in that thread about something-or-other a few weeks back.

I don't feel badly about anything I said about the person you were defending, but I did not mean for it to come off as anything personal against you.

For that, I apologize.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #10 on: October 29, 2014, 12:44:52 pm »
Quote from: Dark Star on October 29, 2014, 12:30:01 pm
Hey, I want to apologize to you - publicly - for the dust-up we had, in that thread about something-or-other a few weeks back.

I don't feel badly about anything I said about the person you were defending, but I did not mean for it to come off as anything personal against you.

For that, I apologize.

I thought I was in charge of apologizing for you?
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« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2014, 01:11:32 pm »
I think Reuben owes me an apology because every time I read one his posts right before lunch I end up making unhealthy sandwich decisions. 
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2014, 01:16:55 pm »
Quote from: mrpink on October 29, 2014, 09:31:44 am
Kevin Goldstein (12:10:37 PM PT): 10. Astros -- Jason Castro, C, Stanford.

Are you f-ing kidding me? Words can not describe how dumb this is. They just can't. I'm utterly speechless. At least I get to rip Houston's drafts once again. I'm rambling to myslef here it total disbelief.


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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2014, 01:23:21 pm »
The quote is even more fun if you read it using this guys voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzyd91NFx-Y
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #14 on: October 30, 2014, 09:56:33 pm »
Quote from: Dark Star on October 29, 2014, 12:30:01 pm
Hey, I want to apologize to you - publicly - for the dust-up we had, in that thread about something-or-other a few weeks back.

I don't feel badly about anything I said about the person you were defending, but I did not mean for it to come off as anything personal against you.

For that, I apologize.
Hey, thanks, man, although I didn't take it personally. And I thought of it as more of a brief skirmish than something serious like a dust-up.

Anyway, I love all you fuckin' assholes, who I've never met, no matter what occasional disagreements/arguments/embarrassing shouting matches we've ever had.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #15 on: October 30, 2014, 10:03:48 pm »
Quote from: Bench on October 29, 2014, 01:11:32 pm
I think Reuben owes me an apology because every time I read one his posts right before lunch I end up making unhealthy sandwich decisions. 
You know, maybe it's some subconscious aversion to self-destruction, but I've never been a fan of 'em. I suggest you eat a grilled pimento cheese sandwich instead. Much healthier.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #16 on: October 31, 2014, 11:09:40 am »
Quote from: Reuben on October 30, 2014, 10:03:48 pm
You know, maybe it's some subconscious aversion to self-destruction, but I've never been a fan of 'em. I suggest you eat a grilled pimento cheese sandwich instead. Much healthier.

Both of those are favorites of mine.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #17 on: October 31, 2014, 11:39:15 am »
Quote from: Bench on October 31, 2014, 11:09:40 am
Both of those are favorites of mine.

I am fond of self destruction, too.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2014, 12:45:18 pm »
Quote from: Ebby Calvin on October 31, 2014, 11:39:15 am
I am fond of self destruction, too.

It's overrated in the long run.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2014, 12:45:43 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on October 30, 2014, 10:03:48 pm
You know, maybe it's some subconscious aversion to self-destruction, but I've never been a fan of 'em. I suggest you eat a grilled pimento cheese sandwich instead. Much healthier.

Do you make your own cheese spread? I am fond of a sharp cheddar recipe.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2014, 12:48:07 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on October 30, 2014, 10:03:48 pm
You know, maybe it's some subconscious aversion to self-destruction, but I've never been a fan of 'em. I suggest you eat a grilled pimento cheese sandwich instead. Much healthier.

I don't like sauerkraut in any way, shape, or form ... except on one of your sandwiches. Somehow it just works for me.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #21 on: October 31, 2014, 03:45:26 pm »
Quote from: juliogotay on October 31, 2014, 12:45:43 pm
Do you make your own cheese spread? I am fond of a sharp cheddar recipe.
yeah, the sharper the better. Add the mayo, the pimentos, the Worcestershire sauce, dash of salt, grate a bit of onion into the mix, yum.
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Re: Smoak claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays
« Reply #22 on: December 02, 2014, 11:22:50 pm »
And is now non-tendered by the Blue Jays (along with John Mayberry, Jr).
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