I read this tripe today on his site and wanted to comment on it.
QuoteIt made the highlight reels, but what wasn't said at the time is that Felix Pie would have made that catch in a routine manner, because Pie would have been playing deeper to begin with and because Pie is faster than Edmonds. It's been said that Edmonds deliberately plays shallow so he can make these catches look harder than they really are, and I think there's something to that.
Far be it from me to defend Jim Edmonds on anything, but what a crock of shit. Felix plays as shallowly as Edmonds, and yeah, he'd have gotten back there faster but as much as I still don't like Lassie that was a hell of a catch.
So, I was going to post and instead I saw this:
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned-bcb.jpg)
I don't even remember my post about the photos. It was something about that creep who takes shots from 400 feet away in the right field bleachers and posts them like they're art. But come on.
Al's skin is so thin you see his bones.
Come to think of it, my profile page might have been the last straw for Albert.
http://www.sbnation.com/users/Desipio
That's pretty funny. And personal. I bet that he said "harumph" after he wrote that.
How long do you think it took him to decide on the font for "The Banning"?
That's pretty intense.
Ghey. I propose a declaration of a major flame war.
Quote from: Andy on May 20, 2008, 08:43:51 AM
Come to think of it, my profile page might have been the last straw for Albert.
http://www.sbnation.com/users/Desipio
Did you take the picture of the baloney sandwich from the bleachers?
Pshaw! I once got a letter from Markos "Kos" Molsoutas (the owner of SportsNation) telling me to stay off the site.
Quote from: Chuckosan on May 20, 2008, 09:19:24 AM
Pshaw! I once got a letter from Markos "Kos" Molsoutas (the owner of SportsNation) telling me to stay off the site.
(http://hodja.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/liberal.jpg)
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 08:46:42 AM
How long do you think it took him to decide on the font for "The Banning"?
Don't even think for a minute that Moulitsas and Bleszinski trust Al with such important design decisions as that. Particularly after seeing this:
(http://i30.tinypic.com/142dm4m.jpg)
More fun stuff...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/3/14/105813/870
QuoteMitch Beckman, director of development for Project 3000, expressed his gratitude to me for the $1450 I gave on behalf of all of you last night. Thanks also to BCB reader love the ivy, who generously donated one of her two T-shirts, which I presented to D-Lee, and which you see in the photo above. I had a brief talk with Derrek, told him where the shirt and money came from and wished him good luck this season. He and Christina were grateful for your generosity.
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1z20q6p.jpg)
"Thanks for the $1450, guys. That really put us over the top. And thanks to "love the ivy" for the XXL shirt... I'll be sure to give Mark your number. Now, if you don't mind, we'll have security escort you out."
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
"Thanks for the $1450, guys. That really put us over the top. And thanks to "love the ivy" for the XXL shirt... I'll be sure to give Mark your number. Now, if you don't mind, we'll have security escort you out."
Hey, that's like 50 cents for every person in the U.S. with the disease.
QuoteI'm sure you all remember, as I do, the tearful news conference Derrek Lee held in September 2006 when he first discovered that his daughter Jada had Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, a disease that will eventually blind her.
This a slightly defeatest attitude/thoughtless statement from Al, no?
"Here's your cash. Aren't we swell? Although, we really don't think this contirbution will make a difference. We still believe it to be inevitable that your daughter will eventually lose sight from her left eye as well."
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1z20q6p.jpg)
Would it have killed them to run an iron over that? Derrek looks bewildered.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
Would it have killed them to run an iron over that? Derrek looks bewildered.
It's a XXL, Kerm. Form-fitting shirts don't show wrinkles.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1z20q6p.jpg)
Would it have killed them to run an iron over that? Derrek looks bewilderedhigh.
Gnoleg'd
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 08:46:42 AM
How long do you think it took him to decide on the font for "The Banning"?
Don't even think for a minute that Moulitsas and Bleszinski trust Al with such important design decisions as that. Particularly after seeing this:
(http://i30.tinypic.com/142dm4m.jpg)
More fun stuff...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/3/14/105813/870
QuoteMitch Beckman, director of development for Project 3000, expressed his gratitude to me for the $1450 I gave on behalf of all of you last night. Thanks also to BCB reader love the ivy, who generously donated one of her two T-shirts, which I presented to D-Lee, and which you see in the photo above. I had a brief talk with Derrek, told him where the shirt and money came from and wished him good luck this season. He and Christina were grateful for your generosity.
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1z20q6p.jpg)
"Thanks for the $1450, guys. That really put us over the top. And thanks to "love the ivy" for the XXL shirt... I'll be sure to give Mark your number. Now, if you don't mind, we'll have security escort you out."
Maybe we should invite DLee to our rooftop game.
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 20, 2008, 10:10:07 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:04:59 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
Would it have killed them to run an iron over that? Derrek looks bewildered.
It's a XXL, Kerm. Form-fitting shirts don't show wrinkles.
That was nice of them to make them NSBB-sized.
QuoteI enjoy long walks in the woods, baloney sandwiches, going to blogs that aren't my own where people are only allowed to agree with each other. I've never ordered a t-shirt that required a money order. I think great home runs are likely hit in important games. I believe that there's nothing cute or folksy about a team that hasn't won a championship in a century, or in seeing an opposing pitcher throw a no-hitter against that team. Otherwise I'm just like the rest of you simps.
That's gold, Andy.
Any lesser known morans here want to earn some stripes? You could have fun being the turd in BCB's punchbowl.
He didn't just ban you, he erased your posting history. Your posts must have been inciting the lemmings to run for the cliffs.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 20, 2008, 10:21:57 AM
He didn't just ban you, he erased your posting history. Your posts must have been inciting the lemmings to run for the cliffs.
Wow. That's really lame.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 20, 2008, 10:21:57 AM
He didn't just ban you, he erased your posting history. Your posts must have been inciting the lemmings to run for the cliffs.
Wow. That's really lame.
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
What NSBB needs, is Kierkegaard.
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 20, 2008, 10:21:57 AM
He didn't just ban you, he erased your posting history. Your posts must have been inciting the lemmings to run for the cliffs.
Wow. That's really lame.
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 10:25:05 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 20, 2008, 10:21:57 AM
He didn't just ban you, he erased your posting history. Your posts must have been inciting the lemmings to run for the cliffs.
Wow. That's really lame.
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend in his own mind over on the chud forums...
Joke on a tee-ball'd
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 09:28:15 AM
More fun stuff...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/3/14/105813/870
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1z20q6p.jpg)
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible. Hey, why don't you go ahead and make a shirt to raise money to fight a disease that looks like a fucking skull and crossbones. Then give that to the guy whose daughter has that disease so he'll wear it when he tucks her in. Then out of her one good eye she makes out a fucking skull and crossbones asking her dad why he's wearing that. "Oh dear, well some ignorant fucks on the innerwebs gave me this and they'd like you to know that after you go completely fucking blind, you're gonna end up putting rat poison on your corn flakes or get hit by a god damn bus and die." All that shirt is missing is some X's instead of eyes.
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible. Hey, why don't you go ahead and make a shirt to raise money to fight a disease that looks like a fucking skull and crossbones. Then give that to the guy whose daughter has that disease so he'll wear it when he tucks her in. Then out of her one good eye she makes out a fucking skull and crossbones asking her dad why he's wearing that. "Oh dear, well some ignorant fucks on the innerwebs gave me this and they'd like you to know that after you go completely fucking blind, you're gonna end up putting rat poison on your corn flakes or get hit by a god damn bus and die." All that shirt is missing is some X's instead of eyes.
I like your moxie, but I don't think there's any way that shirt even made to D-Lee's car that night.
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
It does kinda suck.
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible. Hey, why don't you go ahead and make a shirt to raise money to fight a disease that looks like a fucking skull and crossbones. Then give that to the guy whose daughter has that disease so he'll wear it when he tucks her in. Then out of her one good eye she makes out a fucking skull and crossbones asking her dad why he's wearing that. "Oh dear, well some ignorant fucks on the innerwebs gave me this and they'd like you to know that after you go completely fucking blind, you're gonna end up putting rat poison on your corn flakes or get hit by a god damn bus and die." All that shirt is missing is some X's instead of eyes.
Well played.
I think if we've learned anything today, it's that Albert's philanthropy is just about as bad as his writing.
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible.
You passed the first test.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
It does kinda suck.
Maybe if you faggots made some really butt ugly t-shirts for everyone, he would come back.
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
It does kinda suck.
Maybe if you faggots made some really butt ugly t-shirts for everyone, he would come back.
I got a better idea. You and Slaky. Making out on a bed. Me---just watching.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
It does kinda suck.
Maybe if you faggots made some really butt ugly t-shirts for everyone, he would come back.
I got a better idea. You and Slaky. Making out on a bed. Me---just watching.
Intrepid Reader: Rose
I want you to draw me like your French girls. Wearing this...Wearing only this.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:11:00 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 11:08:44 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:07:31 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 20, 2008, 10:57:36 AM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 10:52:38 AM
I know a guy we could ask to start some shit over there... He's practically a legend over on the chud forums...
He hasn't been back in a while and I miss him. Dearly.
It does kinda suck.
Maybe if you faggots made some really butt ugly t-shirts for everyone, he would come back.
I got a better idea. You and Slaky. Making out on a bed. Me---just watching.
Intrepid Reader: Sulleymoonit's better if you're not best friends before you get together and then gradually become best friends. when you wake up one moring and realize that there's no one on earth that you'd rather hang out with or tell things to more than
the one you've chosen to spend the rest of your life with another dude from a Cubs website, it's an amazing feeling.
Comedy gold, Jerry--Gold! Okay Andy, what kind of shit can you roil up on the former 4-letter? I hate those fucking nitwits.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 11:08:35 AM
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible.
You passed the first test.
For the second test, mail me a money order and I will ship you the new Desipio shirt.
Quote from: TJ on May 20, 2008, 11:40:09 AM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 11:08:35 AM
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible.
You passed the first test.
For the second test, mail me a money order and I will ship you the new Desipio shirt.
Intrepid Reader: Dwight Schrute
Hazing is a funny way to show new coworkers that they are not welcome, or liked.
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 20, 2008, 11:32:22 AM
Comedy gold, Jerry--Gold! Okay Andy, what kind of shit can you roil up on the former 4-letter? I hate those fucking nitwits.
That's too easy. Just post that Adam Dunn sucks, or at least isn't very good at baseball. Gets 'em every time.
I don't think I read the ban message closely enough. Let's take another look.
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned-bcb-2.jpg)
So, I'll ask. What did you do when he banned you? Nothing?
Please tell me that you fashioned some type of e-mail to him. An e-mail that you are willing to publish here.
Post the e-mail I sent? That seems like it would be poor form.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Subject: Are you that insecure?
After reading more of your nonsense today about how Jim Edmonds plays too close to the infield so that he can make over the head catches I decided to post and saw that I've been banned. Apparently you banned me weeks ago, though I didn't realize it because I hadn't bothered to try to post.
First off, only you could write something so completely wrong that I'd dare to defend Jim F'ing Edmonds about it. Secondly, are you so insecure that you can't tolerate one iota of dissent from your exhaustingly simplistic 'opinions?'
Frankly, I don't mind being banned from your site. I wish I could remember my comment on the "photos" that finally caused you to snap. I'm sure it had something to do with those fan photos you post that look like the guy taking them is orbiting Wrigley from a few thousand miles over the right field bleachers.
I don't need to parody you anymore, your ongoing self-parody is quite enough. Take a look at your site sometime. I mean really look at it. I don't see anybody actually having any fun there. You write 2,000 word essays about games everybody has just watched and those essays are nothing but a cursory recap of what happened. It's like a collection of the most boring book reports ever created.
Anyway, I guess I really just wanted to thank you for keeping the bar for Cubs' Web sites so low that the rest of us can't ever possibly fail to easily clear it.
Keep up the good work,
Andy
You forgot to thank him for hosting a site that herds all the scareball idiots in one spot, thus keeping them away from places like this.
Quote from: Andy on May 20, 2008, 01:26:05 PM
Post the e-mail I sent? That seems like it would be poor form.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Subject: Are you that insecure?
After reading more of your nonsense today about how Jim Edmonds plays too close to the infield so that he can make over the head catches I decided to post and saw that I've been banned. Apparently you banned me weeks ago, though I didn't realize it because I hadn't bothered to try to post.
First off, only you could write something so completely wrong that I'd dare to defend Jim F'ing Edmonds about it. Secondly, are you so insecure that you can't tolerate one iota of dissent from your exhaustingly simplistic 'opinions?'
Frankly, I don't mind being banned from your site. I wish I could remember my comment on the "photos" that finally caused you to snap. I'm sure it had something to do with those fan photos you post that look like the guy taking them is orbiting Wrigley from a few thousand miles over the right field bleachers.
I don't need to parody you anymore, your ongoing self-parody is quite enough. Take a look at your site sometime. I mean really look at it. I don't see anybody actually having any fun there. You write 2,000 word essays about games everybody has just watched and those essays are nothing but a cursory recap of what happened. It's like a collection of the most boring book reports ever created.
Anyway, I guess I really just wanted to thank you for keeping the bar for Cubs' Web sites so low that the rest of us can't ever possibly fail to easily clear it.
Keep up the good work,
Andy
<slow clap>
Quote from: Andy on May 20, 2008, 01:26:05 PM
Post the e-mail I sent? That seems like it would be poor form.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Subject: Are you that insecure?
After reading more of your nonsense today about how Jim Edmonds plays too close to the infield so that he can make over the head catches I decided to post and saw that I've been banned. Apparently you banned me weeks ago, though I didn't realize it because I hadn't bothered to try to post.
First off, only you could write something so completely wrong that I'd dare to defend Jim F'ing Edmonds about it. Secondly, are you so insecure that you can't tolerate one iota of dissent from your exhaustingly simplistic 'opinions?'
Frankly, I don't mind being banned from your site. I wish I could remember my comment on the "photos" that finally caused you to snap. I'm sure it had something to do with those fan photos you post that look like the guy taking them is orbiting Wrigley from a few thousand miles over the right field bleachers.
I don't need to parody you anymore, your ongoing self-parody is quite enough. Take a look at your site sometime. I mean really look at it. I don't see anybody actually having any fun there. You write 2,000 word essays about games everybody has just watched and those essays are nothing but a cursory recap of what happened. It's like a collection of the most boring book reports ever created.
Anyway, I guess I really just wanted to thank you for keeping the bar for Cubs' Web sites so low that the rest of us can't ever possibly fail to easily clear it.
Keep up the good work,
Andy
Please, for the love of all that is good, respond to this email, Al.
Quote from: Andy on May 20, 2008, 01:26:05 PM
Post the e-mail I sent? That seems like it would be poor form.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Subject: Are you that insecure?
After reading more of your nonsense today about how Jim Edmonds plays too close to the infield so that he can make over the head catches I decided to post and saw that I've been banned. Apparently you banned me weeks ago, though I didn't realize it because I hadn't bothered to try to post.
First off, only you could write something so completely wrong that I'd dare to defend Jim F'ing Edmonds about it. Secondly, are you so insecure that you can't tolerate one iota of dissent from your exhaustingly simplistic 'opinions?'
Frankly, I don't mind being banned from your site. I wish I could remember my comment on the "photos" that finally caused you to snap. I'm sure it had something to do with those fan photos you post that look like the guy taking them is orbiting Wrigley from a few thousand miles over the right field bleachers.
I don't need to parody you anymore, your ongoing self-parody is quite enough. Take a look at your site sometime. I mean really look at it. I don't see anybody actually having any fun there. You write 2,000 word essays about games everybody has just watched and those essays are nothing but a cursory recap of what happened. It's like a collection of the most boring book reports ever created.
Anyway, I guess I really just wanted to thank you for keeping the bar for Cubs' Web sites so low that the rest of us can't ever possibly fail to easily clear it.
Keep up the good work,
Andy
A leg sweep of the former-letter and a roundhouse kick to the face of BCB in the course of 24 hours? Please don't wake me from this dream.
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
Intrepid Reader: Mark Grace
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Because some of the BCB crowd were too mean, or something, she defected. Or was it because they strayed from topics too much? I can't remember.
Anyway, Desipio responded to the situation in Desipio fashion.
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Thrillho?
Our man Powen needs some Desipucation.
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Thrillho?
Our man Powen needs some Desipucation.
Thrillho is to Desipio what Doris Kearns Goodwin is to late 20th Century Presidents.
...and if I recall the thing with Julie, didn't that start after someone hijacked her diary?
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:09:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Thrillho?
Our man Powen needs some Desipucation.
Thrillho is to Desipio what Doris Kearns Goodwin is to late 20th Century Presidents.
...and if I recall the thing with Julie, didn't that start after someone hijacked her diary?
But I don't think Thrillho is a plagiarist. Too classy for that.
Quote
But I don't think Thrillho is a plagiarist. Too classy for that.
Plagiarism aside, of course.
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
If you're really looking for her:
http://www.inaleagueofherown.com/
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:09:06 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:00:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 01:58:12 PM
I am posting in this thread.
Consequently, somebody will EMail Al in a month's time, informing him that I slagged him. He will then EMail Goat Riders asking us why I attacked him and called him mean names in a Desipio thread.
...at least, based on what happened with Julie, that's what will happen now.
I'm emailing him now. You can thank me later.
What happened with this Julie chick, and where can I get in on that gangbang?
Thrillho?
Our man Powen needs some Desipucation.
Thrillho is to Desipio what Doris Kearns Goodwin is to late 20th Century Presidents.
...and if I recall the thing with Julie, didn't that start after someone hijacked her diary?
You can learn more about the Julie Saga here:
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4412.0 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4412.0)
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:13:08 PM
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But I don't think Thrillho is a plagiarist. Too classy for that.
Plagiarism aside, of course.
Was Thrillho a Boston Red Sox fan since he was a little girl?
Quote from: CT II on May 20, 2008, 02:14:31 PM
You can learn more about the Julie Saga here:
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4412.0 (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=4412.0)
Yea, man...SAGA!!
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Quote from: Andy on May 20, 2008, 01:26:05 PM
Post the e-mail I sent? That seems like it would be poor form.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Subject: Are you that insecure?
After reading more of your nonsense today about how Jim Edmonds plays too close to the infield so that he can make over the head catches I decided to post and saw that I've been banned. Apparently you banned me weeks ago, though I didn't realize it because I hadn't bothered to try to post.
First off, only you could write something so completely wrong that I'd dare to defend Jim F'ing Edmonds about it. Secondly, are you so insecure that you can't tolerate one iota of dissent from your exhaustingly simplistic 'opinions?'
Frankly, I don't mind being banned from your site. I wish I could remember my comment on the "photos" that finally caused you to snap. I'm sure it had something to do with those fan photos you post that look like the guy taking them is orbiting Wrigley from a few thousand miles over the right field bleachers.
I don't need to parody you anymore, your ongoing self-parody is quite enough. Take a look at your site sometime. I mean really look at it. I don't see anybody actually having any fun there. You write 2,000 word essays about games everybody has just watched and those essays are nothing but a cursory recap of what happened. It's like a collection of the most boring book reports ever created.
Anyway, I guess I really just wanted to thank you for keeping the bar for Cubs' Web sites so low that the rest of us can't ever possibly fail to easily clear it.
Keep up the good work,
Andy
BONERTIME!!!!!!!
I'm sort of jealous that Al actually acknowledges this site.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:32:34 PM
I'm sort of jealous that Al actually acknowledges this site.
He does?
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:32:34 PM
I'm sort of jealous that Al actually acknowledges this site.
...and he's jealous of the Shoutbox! So you're pretty much even.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:36:45 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:32:34 PM
I'm sort of jealous that Al actually acknowledges this site.
...and he's jealous of the Shoutbox! So you're pretty much even.
I'm jealous I don't have a "Current Time In Chicago" clock on my sidebar (it's 2:43, by the way).
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
I really, really, wish I got that joke.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
You have to be kidding me. Were you of legal age?
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:49:00 PM
I really, really, wish I got that joke.
I wouldn't sweat it that much. You're definitely no IT.
What's your blog? Mike says DOOLEY's the best. In far more vague terms.
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Meanwhile, Yellon's banning guys for posting pictures with beer in it? Huh. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Meanwhile, Yellon's banning guys for posting pictures with beer in it? Huh. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Nothing a steady diet of bologna can't cure.
Particularly crazed behavior since Al sits IN THE BLEACHERS.
Perhaps he can get his season tix reassigned to the family section.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:50:28 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
You have to be kidding me. Were you of legal age?
For the last nine years. Granted it was from a huge faux-German beer stein that made me look like a douchebag, but there wasn't much else to it. He mostly didn't like the fact that I linked to them, "taking traffic away" AND that I dared to display my apparent debauchery in the photos. Two strikes and I was out. I was depressed.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:55:31 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:50:28 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
You have to be kidding me. Were you of legal age?
For the last nine years. Granted it was from a huge faux-German beer stein that made me look like a douchebag, but there wasn't much else to it. He mostly didn't like the fact that I linked to them, "taking traffic away" AND that I dared to display my apparent debauchery in the photos. Two strikes and I was out. I was depressed.
Damn, that guy really DOESN'T know the game of baseball.
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:56:24 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:55:31 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 02:50:28 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
You have to be kidding me. Were you of legal age?
For the last nine years. Granted it was from a huge faux-German beer stein that made me look like a douchebag, but there wasn't much else to it. He mostly didn't like the fact that I linked to them, "taking traffic away" AND that I dared to display my apparent debauchery in the photos. Two strikes and I was out. I was depressed.
Damn, that guy really DOESN'T know the game of baseball.
You don't have to in order to basically be a play-by-play stenographer in every one of your posts.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:57:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Hey now, Mike's not a total spaz.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 20, 2008, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Meanwhile, Yellon's banning guys for posting pictures with beer in it? Huh. Maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Nothing a steady diet of bologna can't cure.
For extreme cases an iv of liquid bologna may be required.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
You've gotta be WilcoFan from NSBB.
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on May 20, 2008, 03:11:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
You've gotta be WilcoFan from NSBB.
Yes, and I've gotten a little tired of having to pull punches. I'm not totally positive I haven't gotten banned from there for insinuating someone was having torrid monkey love with Rich Hill. But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
I forgot how great those Uecker commercials were. And how great German girls are.
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Always appreciated.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:25:25 PM
But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
What gives you that ---SOAPDROPPING--- idea?
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Quote from: TJ on May 20, 2008, 03:19:32 PM
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Always appreciated.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:25:25 PM
But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
What gives you that ---SOAPDROPPING--- idea?
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:25:25 PM
Quote from: Rob_Goldman on May 20, 2008, 03:11:23 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 02:43:19 PM
I got banned when I linked to the spring training pictures I took and had the audacity to be drinking beer in one of them.
My blog doesn't get acknowledged, either, but that's because it kinda sucks.
----
Pretty fucking impressive first post from me. Apparently, that's the best I got.
You've gotta be WilcoFan from NSBB.
Yes, and I've gotten a little tired of having to pull punches. I'm not totally positive I haven't gotten banned from there for insinuating someone was having torrid monkey love with Rich Hill. But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
Some people wonder why we bother rattling the cages of those sob sisters at the other limp-wristed sites.
This. This is why. Fact is, I'm pretty certain there are people at these sites who--I know, I know, this may hard to believe--for one reason or another are completely unaware that sites like this exist. So while our going over there and causing trouble may seem to some like self-congratulatory back-slapping, it's reallly a means to shaking out any recruits. After all, two of the finest morans that we have here--Slaky and Kerm--originally hung their hats at BCB and NSBB, respectively. I'm certain there are many other desipiots who found this place only after they spent time at these other places. The ones who are aware of this place and choose to stay in mother's den...these are the people we delight in mocking. But I'm pretty convinced there are some people there that should probably be here instead.
Welcome, 5 outs. You scum-sucking douchebag.
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Quote from: TJ on May 20, 2008, 03:19:32 PM
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Always appreciated.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:25:25 PM
But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
What gives you that ---SOAPDROPPING--- idea?
This picture makes my peepee go BOING
Quote from: TDubbs on May 20, 2008, 03:39:33 PM
This picture makes my peepee go BOING
I've noticed that a disturbing number of your posts are about erections.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:31:16 PM
I forgot how great those Uecker commercials were. And how great German girls are.
My love for them started right after that scene in
European Vacation. Over twenty years later, that rack still holds up.
Quote from: Eli on May 20, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 20, 2008, 03:39:33 PM
This picture makes my peepee go BOING
I've noticed that a disturbing number of your posts are about erections.
At least SOMEONE'S noticing his erections.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:43:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 20, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 20, 2008, 03:39:33 PM
This picture makes my peepee go BOING
I've noticed that a disturbing number of your posts are about erections.
At least SOMEONE'S noticing his erections.
He thought he grew a pube until it pissed.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:43:22 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 20, 2008, 03:41:05 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on May 20, 2008, 03:39:33 PM
This picture makes my peepee go BOING
I've noticed that a disturbing number of your posts are about erections.
At least SOMEONE'S noticing his erections.
It's hard not to with the nosebleeds and all....
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:57:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Hey now, Mike's not a total spaz.
Well,
I don't think so, but I wasn't pointing fingers.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 11:06:37 AM
Quote from: Poon on May 20, 2008, 11:00:27 AM
Ok, now I'm new here and don't know all the jokes that have been cracked and all of that stuff, but that shirt is fucking horrible. Hey, why don't you go ahead and make a shirt to raise money to fight a disease that looks like a fucking skull and crossbones. Then give that to the guy whose daughter has that disease so he'll wear it when he tucks her in. Then out of her one good eye she makes out a fucking skull and crossbones asking her dad why he's wearing that. "Oh dear, well some ignorant fucks on the innerwebs gave me this and they'd like you to know that after you go completely fucking blind, you're gonna end up putting rat poison on your corn flakes or get hit by a god damn bus and die." All that shirt is missing is some X's instead of eyes.
I like your moxie, but I don't think there's any way that shirt even made to D-Lee's car that night.
I'm sure some bus boy will be using it to dry his car this weekend. It will be put to good use.
Everytime someone goes to his site, a puppy dies.
I think some people need to get over there and suggest they do a rooftop game.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:57:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Hey now, Mike's not a total spaz.
Well, I don't think so, but I wasn't pointing fingers.
I don't want to name names.
Maybe you should consider
asking somebody about who could
really be responsible for the kind of crap that just
kills me when I have to read it, especially on my own blog.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 20, 2008, 03:36:13 PM
Quote from: TJ on May 20, 2008, 03:19:32 PM
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Always appreciated.
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:25:25 PM
But I have a feeling I may be able to be a little more "honest" here.
What gives you that ---SOAPDROPPING--- idea?
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
You should show more respect to the top poster around here. The voters have spoken.
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:57:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Hey now, Mike's not a total spaz.
Well, I don't think so, but I wasn't pointing fingers.
I don't want to name names.
Maybe you should consider
asking somebody about who could
really be responsible for the kind of crap that just
kills me when I have to read it, especially on my own blog.
I'll take this, Kurt.
Intrepid Reader: JDMaybe you should stop
Insisting that I'm wrong, as I
Know exactly who you're referring to,
Evans.
And I do feel bad, seeing as how I referred the person in question to Kurt.
Of course, that was after CT referred him to me.
Blame it on CT!
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:50:48 PM
Maybe you should consider
asking somebody about who could
really be responsible for the kind of crap that just
kills me when I have to read it, especially on my own blog.
I think I cracked your code KurtE---wait, oh. Nevermind. Mike's is better.
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 03:56:05 PM
Maybe you should stop
Insisting that I'm wrong, as I
Know exactly who you're referring to,
Evans.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
Quote from: Eli on May 20, 2008, 04:03:33 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Some people wonder why we bother rattling the cages of those sob sisters at the other limp-wristed sites.
This. This is why. Fact is, I'm pretty certain there are people at these sites who--I know, I know, this may hard to believe--for one reason or another are completely unaware that sites like this exist. So while our going over there and causing trouble may seem to some like self-congratulatory back-slapping, it's reallly a means to shaking out any recruits. After all, two of the finest morans that we have here--Slaky and Kerm--originally hung their hats at BCB and NSBB, respectively. I'm certain there are many other desipiots who found this place only after they spent time at these other places. The ones who are aware of this place and choose to stay in mother's den...these are the people we delight in mocking. But I'm pretty convinced there are some people there that should probably be here instead.
Welcome, 5 outs. You scum-sucking douchebag.
What if one STARTED at this smart-ass site? Hell, what if you were hanging around before Paul? Before there even WAS a Desipio message board? Does that make me an incurable agitator, or just a raging homicidal maniac that just happened to find like-minded Cub fans? A site where any of us will cap your ass in a heartbeat if you refer to the team as "Cubbies" or if you bring your own box lunch to the fucking ballpark.
BTW, I was hanging around when Dolan actually had a genuine DAILY Dose, but I digress.....wealth and fame have corrupted the grab-ass interwebs star, the fucking Mick.
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 04:08:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 20, 2008, 04:03:33 PM
Quote from: Kerm on May 20, 2008, 03:54:30 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 20, 2008, 04:10:11 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Some people wonder why we bother rattling the cages of those sob sisters at the other limp-wristed sites.
This. This is why. Fact is, I'm pretty certain there are people at these sites who--I know, I know, this may hard to believe--for one reason or another are completely unaware that sites like this exist. So while our going over there and causing trouble may seem to some like self-congratulatory back-slapping, it's reallly a means to shaking out any recruits. After all, two of the finest morans that we have here--Slaky and Kerm--originally hung their hats at BCB and NSBB, respectively. I'm certain there are many other desipiots who found this place only after they spent time at these other places. The ones who are aware of this place and choose to stay in mother's den...these are the people we delight in mocking. But I'm pretty convinced there are some people there that should probably be here instead.
Welcome, 5 outs. You scum-sucking douchebag.
What if one STARTED at this smart-ass site? Hell, what if you were hanging around before Paul? Before there even WAS a Desipio message board? Does that make me an incurable agitator, or just a raging homicidal maniac that just happened to find like-minded Cub fans? A site where any of us will cap your ass in a heartbeat if you refer to the team as "Cubbies" or if you bring your own box lunch to the fucking ballpark.
BTW, I was hanging around when Dolan actually had a genuine DAILY Dose, but I digress.....wealth and fame have corrupted the grab-ass interwebs star, the fucking Mick.
What if one was a part of the original Desipio messageboard? The one that didn't make it out of its infancy?
Quote from: Indolent Reader on May 20, 2008, 04:16:58 PM
Quote from: The Paul Popovich Experience on May 20, 2008, 04:10:11 PM
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Some people wonder why we bother rattling the cages of those sob sisters at the other limp-wristed sites.
This. This is why. Fact is, I'm pretty certain there are people at these sites who--I know, I know, this may hard to believe--for one reason or another are completely unaware that sites like this exist. So while our going over there and causing trouble may seem to some like self-congratulatory back-slapping, it's reallly a means to shaking out any recruits. After all, two of the finest morans that we have here--Slaky and Kerm--originally hung their hats at BCB and NSBB, respectively. I'm certain there are many other desipiots who found this place only after they spent time at these other places. The ones who are aware of this place and choose to stay in mother's den...these are the people we delight in mocking. But I'm pretty convinced there are some people there that should probably be here instead.
Welcome, 5 outs. You scum-sucking douchebag.
What if one STARTED at this smart-ass site? Hell, what if you were hanging around before Paul? Before there even WAS a Desipio message board? Does that make me an incurable agitator, or just a raging homicidal maniac that just happened to find like-minded Cub fans? A site where any of us will cap your ass in a heartbeat if you refer to the team as "Cubbies" or if you bring your own box lunch to the fucking ballpark.
BTW, I was hanging around when Dolan actually had a genuine DAILY Dose, but I digress.....wealth and fame have corrupted the grab-ass interwebs star, the fucking Mick.
What if one was a part of the original Desipio messageboard? The one that didn't make it out of its infancy?
You, me, Andy and KD.
That was good times.
Quote from: Mike D on May 20, 2008, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:50:48 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 03:02:21 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 20, 2008, 02:57:23 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 20, 2008, 02:52:54 PM
Man, we had a writer who flipped out and turned into a total spaz, and he's not banned to post comments on our blog.
Mike reads this site, ya know.
Hey now, Mike's not a total spaz.
Well, I don't think so, but I wasn't pointing fingers.
I don't want to name names.
Maybe you should consider
asking somebody about who could
really be responsible for the kind of crap that just
kills me when I have to read it, especially on my own blog.
I'll take this, Kurt.
Intrepid Reader: JD
Maybe you should stop
Insisting that I'm wrong, as I
Know exactly who you're referring to,
Evans.
And I do feel bad, seeing as how I referred the person in question to Kurt.
Of course, that was after CT referred him to me.
Blame it on CT!
Whoops. I guess that blowup he had over at VFTB wasn't an isolated incident?
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Some people wonder why we bother rattling the cages of those sob sisters at the other limp-wristed sites.
This. This is why. Fact is, I'm pretty certain there are people at these sites who--I know, I know, this may hard to believe--for one reason or another are completely unaware that sites like this exist. So while our going over there and causing trouble may seem to some like self-congratulatory back-slapping, it's reallly a means to shaking out any recruits. After all, two of the finest morans that we have here--Slaky and Kerm--originally hung their hats at BCB and NSBB, respectively. I'm certain there are many other desipiots who found this place only after they spent time at these other places. The ones who are aware of this place and choose to stay in mother's den...these are the people we delight in mocking. But I'm pretty convinced there are some people there that should probably be here instead.
Welcome, 5 outs. You scum-sucking douchebag.
What if one STARTED at this smart-ass site? Hell, what if you were hanging around before Paul? Before there even WAS a Desipio message board? Does that make me an incurable agitator, or just a raging homicidal maniac that just happened to find like-minded Cub fans? A site where any of us will cap your ass in a heartbeat if you refer to the team as "Cubbies" or if you bring your own box lunch to the fucking ballpark.
BTW, I was hanging around when Dolan actually had a genuine DAILY Dose, but I digress.....wealth and fame have corrupted the grab-ass interwebs star, the fucking Mick.
I'm going to have to go back and see when my first post actually was but I do know I've been here virtually forever.
I still have cubscoven love. That was like a Juvie Home, before I graduated to the Desipio Big House.
I'm just glad I didn't have to waste all my time there before I wasted all my time here, or something.
QuoteChristina Kahrl at Baseball Prospectus analyzes the Ward-to-the-DL-Hoffpauir-up roster move. ($) I was racking my brains trying to think of who Hoffpauir reminds me of from the recent Cub past, and she nailed it:
Dude's got at least 2 brains. And they're both boring.
Here's my Desipio story: A buddy of mine (total troller) was always quoting you guys and bringing up something from a thread. I checked it out and have been spoiled by the contributions of not only Andy's monthly dose, but the regular postings by many of you. I have gone to other sites occasionally, but humorless stat crunching isn't my bag. Because of this thread I headed over to BCB and Yellon bored me away in two paragaphs. It's not his fault. He's just not an especially funny, interesting, or insightful writer (probably person either). And he'll be damned if anyone else is. No jokes, no snark, and no photos of beer?
Yellon can try all he wants to do his best Reverend Shaw Moore (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0087277/) impression, I say keep on dancing Andy:
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
You know what's better than offending a New Yorker's sense of geographic pride?
Nothin'.
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Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
You know what's better than offending a New Yorker's sense of geographic pride?
Nothin'.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2v9r7o4.jpg)
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Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
You know what's better than offending a New Yorker's sense of geographic pride?
Nothin'.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2v9r7o4.jpg)
Phffffft. That place is a total tourist trap.
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Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
You know what's better than offending a New Yorker's sense of geographic pride?
Nothin'.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2v9r7o4.jpg)
Phffffft. That place is a total tourist trap.
Naperville doesn't have tourists, they're called "lost"
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Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
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Quote from: fiveouts on May 20, 2008, 03:38:19 PM
I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
And get syphilis.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
And get syphilis.
But you can't see a topless dancer in a place that serves alcohol.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
And get syphilis.
But you can't see a topless dancer in a place that serves alcohol.
TDubbs' places to visit this year:
1. California
2.
New Jersey3. Bonersville, USA
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
And get syphilis.
But you can't see a topless dancer in a place that serves alcohol.
TDubbs' places to visit this year:
1. California
2. New Jersey
3. Bonersville, USA
They can do all-nude in BYOB places, or keep the nipular area covered up in a regular bar. The girls in the regular ("go-go") bars are incredibly hot, at least at the good ones.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
At least in Jersey you can turn right on red.
And park.
And get syphilis.
But you can't see a topless dancer in a place that serves alcohol.
TDubbs' places to visit this year:
1. California
2. New Jersey
3. Bonersville, USA
They can do all-nude in BYOB places, or keep the nipular area covered up in a regular bar. The girls in the regular ("go-go") bars are incredibly hot, at least at the good ones.
Hogans + bush + reasonably priced malt liquor = AMERICA WINS
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Hogans + bush neatly manicured landing areas + reasonably priced malt liquor = AMERICA WINS
Modified'd for my own personal taste.
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I don't know if I should answer you. You have more posts than me, so I'm not allowed to have an opinion about anything you say.
Since we have a former-letter insider here, I have to ask one question (and then I promise I'll lay off the tweeners for a while). Do you know what ever happened to Goony's Evil Twin? That guy was the most unhappy, bitter piece of shit I could possibly imagine. I suspect he "forgot" to turn the car off when he was out drinking and crying in his garage, and that was the end of his miserable story.
Don't ask me how I know this -- because I don't know how I know this -- but I'm pretty sure he became "jersey cubs fan."
That would make sense. He was a New Yorker.
New Jersey is not New York.
Let's get that shit straight right here & now.
From this distance, it's hard to distinguish exactly which one the rest of us revolve around.
New York.
Don't forget it.
Jersey is just a parasite of a state who's entire identity is a proud caricature of itself.
You know what's better than offending a New Yorker's sense of geographic pride?
Nothin'.
(http://i26.tinypic.com/2v9r7o4.jpg)
Phffffft. That place is a total tourist trap.
Naperville doesn't have tourists, they're called "lost"
I've been a tourist to Naperville then.
Now that Andy's been banned from BCB won't you all just join me in pretending it ever existed? The only time I ever hear about it anymore is when Andy's bitching about it. I think this is going to end up being good for all of us. I'm upbeat. I feel up.
Seam
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
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Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
He can still pay for it if he needs to, fork.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on May 22, 2008, 06:33:43 AM
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Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
He can still pay for it if he needs to, fork.
Not if he finds that elusive genie and his free hookers
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Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
He can still pay for it if he needs to, fork.
Hookers take money orders?
Quote from: PTanner on May 22, 2008, 06:02:06 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
I bet you Evil Yellon* could pull some serious Wrigleyville poon.
*As distinguished from Bologna Yellon by a simple, yet striking, fez.
Quote from: Thrillho on May 22, 2008, 09:17:53 AM
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Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
I bet you Evil Yellon* could pull some serious Wrigleyville poon.
*As distinguished from Bologna Yellon by a simple, yet striking, fez.
I saw a dude rocking a Cubs fez at the last game I went to - royal blue, red tassel, big red C. Fucking total poonani bait.
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Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 21, 2008, 10:45:42 PM
No, because it pisses me off that he and Ronnie WooWoo are the faces of national Cubs fandom.
Al Yellon can be the face of fucking universal Cubs fandom, still won't get him laid.
I bet you Evil Yellon* could pull some serious Wrigleyville poon.
*As distinguished from Bologna Yellon by a simple, yet striking, fez.
I saw a dude rocking a Cubs fez at the last game I went to - royal blue, red tassel, big red C. Fucking total poonani bait.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b48/bilgerat666/Jacob_Mantia_Fez.jpg)
Oh, for cripes sake.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux)
Quote from: CT II on May 23, 2008, 01:41:09 PM
Oh, for cripes sake.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux)
QuoteThis essay is going to make the case for the Cubs to acquire Greg Maddux, who has hinted this will be his last season, to end his career, perhaps in the ultimate triumph, with the team he began with and in front of the fans who love him best.
Fuck you Atlanta fans! We're better fans than you!
QuoteWarning! This is going to be mostly based on sentiment, not statistics, so numbers people, hold your fire.
Intrepid Reader: KevinI do the numbers.
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 23, 2008, 01:48:25 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 23, 2008, 01:41:09 PM
Oh, for cripes sake.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux)
QuoteThis essay is going to make the case for the Cubs to acquire Greg Maddux, who has hinted this will be his last season, to end his career, perhaps in the ultimate triumph, with the team he began with and in front of the fans who love him best.
Fuck you Atlanta fans! We're better fans than you!
QuoteWarning! This is going to be mostly based on sentiment, not statistics, so numbers people, hold your fire.
Intrepid Reader: Kevin
I do the numbers.
QuoteWe love Greg Maddux, and we need Greg Maddux. He may not be the best available pitcher. But he is the right available pitcher. Go get him, Jim Hendry. Bring him home. In this season where everything seems possible, Greg Maddux should be part of it.
Quote from: Thrillho on May 23, 2008, 01:53:38 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on May 23, 2008, 01:48:25 PM
Quote from: CT II on May 23, 2008, 01:41:09 PM
Oh, for cripes sake.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/5/23/534801/the-case-for-greg-maddux)
QuoteThis essay is going to make the case for the Cubs to acquire Greg Maddux, who has hinted this will be his last season, to end his career, perhaps in the ultimate triumph, with the team he began with and in front of the fans who love him best.
Fuck you Atlanta fans! We're better fans than you!
QuoteWarning! This is going to be mostly based on sentiment, not statistics, so numbers people, hold your fire.
Intrepid Reader: Kevin
I do the numbers.
QuoteWe love Greg Maddux, and we need Greg Maddux. He may not be the best available pitcher. But he is the right available pitcher. Go get him, Jim Hendry. Bring him home. In this season where everything seems possible, Greg Maddux should be part of it.
Dude, he warned you about sentiment.
I don't disagree with Yellon's sentiment. We could use a SP much more than we could use a CF, so if Maddux is available for almost nothing, what's the harm?
Quote from: TJ on May 23, 2008, 02:14:50 PM
I don't disagree with Yellon's sentiment. We could use a SP much more than we could use a CF, so if Maddux is available for almost nothing, what's the harm?
He's bad. I was being sarcastic. I don't want Maddux. Aim higher for fuck's sake.
Quote from: TJ on May 23, 2008, 02:14:50 PM
I don't disagree with Yellon's sentiment. We could use a SP much more than we could use a CF, so if Maddux is available for almost nothing, what's the harm?
Really? I'm not sure I agree with your prioritization.
I agree that we need another starter. But I think the upgrade that Maddux gives the Cubs as #4 is slight...whereas, the Cubs could (if lucky) score a HUGE upgrade at CF. Which says very little...because if Hendry could swing a trade for Slaky, even he would be an upgrade in CF.
Also consider that Maddux would not start at the front of the rotation in the playoffs. He'd only pitch once a series....which is something to also consider. Of course, if there is an injury, or Dempster wets himself, that could change. That said, this team is in deep shit if Maddux is their #3 come playoff time.
I'm not against getting Maddux for the right price (i.e. close to zero) for depth. But a CF would take priority over
him if I were Cubs GM.
Bringing back Maddux is not a good idea.
Look at his numbers away from Petco. Consider, also, that of 25 games in September, 15 of them are at either Wrigley, Ken Lay Memorial and the Great American Bandbox.
Maddux is a #4 starter. If this team wants to win the pennnant, they're going to shootn higher than that.
Al is retarded.
Quote from: Mike D on May 23, 2008, 02:55:45 PM
Bringing back Maddux is not a good idea.
Look at his numbers away from Petco. Consider, also, that of 25 games in September, 15 of them are at either Wrigley, Ken Lay Memorial and the Great American Bandbox.
Maddux is a #4 starter. If this team wants to win the pennnant, they're going to shootn higher than that.
Al is retarded.
Facts.
I think if you're going to take any pitcher from the Padres, of those they'd be willing to trade, I'd want Chris Young over Maddog. I make this proposition with no playoff implications in mind, mainly just to see if he could beat the shit out of Pujols in a Cubs uniform for the accident last night.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on May 23, 2008, 03:25:39 PM
I think if you're going to take any pitcher from the Padres, of those they'd be willing to trade, I'd want Chris Young over Maddog. I make this proposition with no playoff implications in mind, mainly just to see if he could beat the shit out of Pujols Derrek Lee in a Cubs uniform for the accident fight last night year.
I support the Cubs reaquiring Maddux, because they could use a better #4 or #5 pitcher than who they currently have. Maddux will probably give the team an ERA in the 4.50 range, which is fine. Gallagher or Marshall might also be able to do that, but I don't trust them down the stretch and wouldn't be shocked to see them fold.
But if they get Maddux or they don't, they still need to get another ace. Zambrano-Lilly-Dempster won't cut it. Unfortunately, it looks like the best available might be somebody like Burnett ... he'd be an improvement, but how much of one?
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 23, 2008, 04:03:34 PM
I support the Cubs reaquiring Maddux, because they could use a better #4 or #5 pitcher than who they currently have. Maddux will probably give the team an ERA in the 4.50 range, which is fine. Gallagher or Marshall might also be able to do that, but I don't trust them down the stretch and wouldn't be shocked to see them fold.
Go look at Maddux's home/road splits. I'll pass.
Unless you know Mr. Peabody, I want no part of Maddux anymore. The time for feel good is past. It's win time now. If you're going to get a starter it had better be a bona fide top 3 starter. Maddux isn't a top 3 starter. He's a #4.5 in any park except Petco.
Quote from: KurtEvans on May 23, 2008, 04:03:34 PM
but I don't trust them down the stretch and wouldn't be shocked to see them fold.
Down the stretch in 2004, in his final 4 starts of the year, Maddux allowed 6, 3, 6, and 6 earned runs, and never pitched beyond the 6th inning in any of those starts. Prior to those final 4 starts, his ERA was 3.51. At the conclusion, it was 4.02.
The guy was useless. And this was
four years ago.I love me some Greg Maddux, but this entire idea is chock-full of mental-retardation and it's making my small intesting inflame with anger.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on May 23, 2008, 04:16:24 PM
Unless you know Mr. Peabody, I want no part of Maddux anymore. The time for feel good is past. It's win time now. If you're going to get a starter it had better be a bona fide top 3 starter. Maddux isn't a top 3 starter. He's a #4.5 in any park except Petco.
Agreed here. Not only do I not want him because there is no time for sentimentality now, but should he not perform well, a distinct possibility, I'd rather he did it for someone else.
I was just saying his sentiment is right on. If the Cubs conclude this season in a way they haven't this past century, it would be great to see Maddux as part of it. If he costs close to nothing, Al is right: even his road splits are better than the crap being put up there as the Cubs' No. 5 starter. He'd be here for depth and to provide a few quality starts.
When I said they need a SP more than they need a CF, I sort of misspoke. I was feebly trying to compare this to the signing of Edmonds. Let me pose the question this way: if a Kyler Burke type guy (and paying Maddux's salary) would be all it would take to get him here, wouldn't you agree that it'd be worthwhile to take a flyer on him? Wouldn't you agree he'd provide more value than Edmonds?
The Edmonds nightmare will be over in a couple weeks: either he'll start hitting, or he'll be busing tables at his restaurant in St. Louis. If the Cubs take a flyer on Maddux and he starts to suck, I'm sure they'd work out a way to make the end of his career as graceful as possible as soon as the shit hits the fan. You think he'd want to keep going out there every 5th day if he made Jason Marquis look like Cy Young?
Short version of what I just said:
1. I like Maddux.
2. It would be cool to see Maddux catch lightning in a bottle one last time.
3. I think the chances Maddux would provide value to the Cubs are significantly higher than the value Edmonds is providing.
4. If the Padres don't demand any players that can, you know, play, then the risk is low enough to justify it.
5. Like Edmonds, the Maddux experience would end quickly if it didn't work out.
If bringing Maddux in here necessarily means no other SP can be acquired, forget it.
But sentimentally, yeah.
I guess I could go with that, TJ.
Anyone else see Maddux pitch against the Cubs?
If the Cubs want to honor him, give him a goddamn day next year after he retires. He's got his ring, and he won't help this team win one.
Hmm. which would I rather have.
ERA WHIP
4.96 1.61 Marquis
3.94 1.26 Maddux (and these are his Petco-included season numbers)
I'm with my fellow Hoosier on this one. If Maddux can be had for little, get him and release Marquis. Plus, you get a pitching coach for the youngsters.
Quote from: helloWorld on May 23, 2008, 06:39:58 PM
Hmm. which would I rather have.
ERA WHIP
4.96 1.61 Marquis
3.94 1.26 Maddux (and these are his Petco-included season numbers)
I'm with my fellow Hoosier on this one. If Maddux can be had for little, get him and release Marquis. Plus, you get a pitching coach for the youngsters.
Just because announcers love to say he's a great pitching coach for the youngsters, I don't understand why people think this is some great help.
Wasn't Sean Marshall a guy who talked to Maddux a lot? Rich Hill? He taught them a thing or two, yessir.
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 23, 2008, 06:41:24 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on May 23, 2008, 06:39:58 PM
Hmm. which would I rather have.
ERA WHIP
4.96 1.61 Marquis
3.94 1.26 Maddux (and these are his Petco-included season numbers)
I'm with my fellow Hoosier on this one. If Maddux can be had for little, get him and release Marquis. Plus, you get a pitching coach for the youngsters.
Just because announcers love to say he's a great pitching coach for the youngsters, I don't understand why people think this is some great help.
Wasn't Sean Marshall a guy who talked to Maddux a lot? Rich Hill? He taught them a thing or two, yessir.
It's like teaching a pig to sing. You waste your time and annoy the pig.
I think he would not be much help on the mound but as far as the pseudo-pitching coach stuff:
QuoteRight. But when Brad Penny and Maddux were teammates on the Dodgers, during the last two months of 2006, they had a conversation one day that led Penny to reach a stunning conclusion: This guy knows my stuff better than I do. It was eerie, really, how easily Maddux dissected Penny's repertoire and suggested ways to maximize it. Penny, figuring he'd take advantage of the situation, asked Maddux to call a game for him against the Cubs. And so, on the night of Sept. 13, Penny glanced into the dugout before every delivery and found Maddux, who signaled the next pitch by looking toward different parts of the ballpark. Penny threw seven scoreless innings with no walks and beat the Cubs 6-0. "Maddux probably won't tell you that story," Penny says. He's right
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3336514
For what it's worth, I heard Dempster credit Maddux for his hot start recently.
Who would you trust RothSchild or Maddux?
Quote from: Al Czervik on May 26, 2008, 10:05:47 PM
I think he would not be much help on the mound but as far as the pseudo-pitching coach stuff:
QuoteRight. But when Brad Penny and Maddux were teammates on the Dodgers, during the last two months of 2006, they had a conversation one day that led Penny to reach a stunning conclusion: This guy knows my stuff better than I do. It was eerie, really, how easily Maddux dissected Penny's repertoire and suggested ways to maximize it. Penny, figuring he'd take advantage of the situation, asked Maddux to call a game for him against the Cubs. And so, on the night of Sept. 13, Penny glanced into the dugout before every delivery and found Maddux, who signaled the next pitch by looking toward different parts of the ballpark. Penny threw seven scoreless innings with no walks and beat the Cubs 6-0. "Maddux probably won't tell you that story," Penny says. He's right
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3336514
For what it's worth, I heard Dempster credit Maddux for his hot start recently.
Who would you trust RothSchild or Maddux?
Intrepid Reader: George Oscar Bluth IICome on! (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5820.0)
Quote from: Thrillho on May 26, 2008, 10:13:59 PM
Quote from: Al Czervik on May 26, 2008, 10:05:47 PM
I think he would not be much help on the mound but as far as the pseudo-pitching coach stuff:
QuoteRight. But when Brad Penny and Maddux were teammates on the Dodgers, during the last two months of 2006, they had a conversation one day that led Penny to reach a stunning conclusion: This guy knows my stuff better than I do. It was eerie, really, how easily Maddux dissected Penny's repertoire and suggested ways to maximize it. Penny, figuring he'd take advantage of the situation, asked Maddux to call a game for him against the Cubs. And so, on the night of Sept. 13, Penny glanced into the dugout before every delivery and found Maddux, who signaled the next pitch by looking toward different parts of the ballpark. Penny threw seven scoreless innings with no walks and beat the Cubs 6-0. "Maddux probably won't tell you that story," Penny says. He's right
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3336514
For what it's worth, I heard Dempster credit Maddux for his hot start recently.
Who would you trust RothSchild or Maddux?
Intrepid Reader: George Oscar Bluth II
Come on! (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5820.0)
I knew I saw that somewhere
What if the trade was for Greggie and Brian Giles, would that be something you might be interested in?
Play Giles in right, bat him second and have Fukkake spray himself all over center, and replace the Marquis du Suc all in one fell swoop? Plus, you can still trade for another pitcher as you get closer to the deadline.
Done and done. I'll start sewing Giles on the back of a jersey you guys arrange him a car from the airport.
Quote from: Andy on May 27, 2008, 08:46:56 AM
What if the trade was for Greggie and Brian Giles, would that be something you might be interested in?
Play Giles in right, bat him second and have Fukkake spray himself all over center, and replace the Marquis du Suc all in one fell swoop? Plus, you can still trade for another pitcher as you get closer to the deadline.
Done and done. I'll start sewing Giles on the back of a jersey you guys arrange him a car from the airport.
I'd cover the seats in plastic, just in case.
Quote from: Andy on May 27, 2008, 08:46:56 AM
What if the trade was for Greggie and Brian Giles, would that be something you might be interested in?
Play Giles in right, bat him second and have Fukkake spray himself all over center, and replace the Marquis du Suc all in one fell swoop? Plus, you can still trade for another pitcher as you get closer to the deadline.
Done and done. I'll start sewing Giles on the back of a jersey you guys arrange him a car from the airport.
Can Giles play left?
Quote from: Andy on May 27, 2008, 08:46:56 AM
What if the trade was for Greggie and Brian Giles, would that be something you might be interested in?
Play Giles in right, bat him second and have Fukkake spray himself all over center, and replace the Marquis du Suc all in one fell swoop? Plus, you can still trade for another pitcher as you get closer to the deadline.
Done and done. I'll start sewing Giles on the back of a jersey you guys arrange him a car from the airport.
If I recall, wasn't Fukudome sort of "promised" that he'd play RF? That's not to say that he absoultely wouldn't move if the team asked/begged...but I seem to recall something about that issue after he signed.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on May 27, 2008, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: Andy on May 27, 2008, 08:46:56 AM
What if the trade was for Greggie and Brian Giles, would that be something you might be interested in?
Play Giles in right, bat him second and have Fukkake spray himself all over center, and replace the Marquis du Suc all in one fell swoop? Plus, you can still trade for another pitcher as you get closer to the deadline.
Done and done. I'll start sewing Giles on the back of a jersey you guys arrange him a car from the airport.
If I recall, wasn't Fukudome sort of "promised" that he'd play RF? That's not to say that he absoultely wouldn't move if the team asked/begged...but I seem to recall something about that issue after he signed.
That was a big part of his coming here. Besides, I think he and his agent saw his other options (White Sox/Giants) having less opportunity for endorsements and postseason play. I'm guessing if it meant a better chance of the latter, he'd move over with little or no complaint.
Gee. Who could this possibly be getting quoted in the Trib?
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/wrigley-bleache.html
The bleacher season-ticket holder, who asked not to be identified by name for fear of losing his seats, said one of the biggest cmplaints among Soriano's critics in left is he spends too much time with his back to the plate, waving to fans. One fan recently yelled at Soriano to "turn around and earn your money," to which Soriano pretended to offer him his glove.
"He actually seems like a very shy guy," the fan said. "And they do guard him (from fan abuse). He's very protected out there."
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 01:28:07 PM
Gee. Who could this possibly be getting quoted in the Trib?
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/wrigley-bleache.html
The bleacher season-ticket holder, who asked not to be identified by name for fear of losing his seats, said one of the biggest cmplaints among Soriano's critics in left is he spends too much time with his back to the plate, waving to fans. One fan recently yelled at Soriano to "turn around and earn your money," to which Soriano pretended to offer him his glove.
"He actually seems like a very shy guy," the fan said. "And they do guard him (from fan abuse). He's very protected out there."
Offered his glove? I guess Albie sees the need for improved outfield defense.
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 01:28:07 PM
Gee. Who could this possibly be getting quoted in the Trib?
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/wrigley-bleache.html
The bleacher season-ticket holder, who asked not to be identified by name for fear of losing his seats, said one of the biggest cmplaints among Soriano's critics in left is he spends too much time with his back to the plate, waving to fans. One fan recently yelled at Soriano to "turn around and earn your money," to which Soriano pretended to offer him his glove.
"He actually seems like a very shy guy," the fan said. "And they do guard him (from fan abuse). He's very protected out there."
Don't you mean "Gim" (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5942.msg132279#msg132279)?
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 01:28:07 PM
Gee. Who could this possibly be getting quoted in the Trib?
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/wrigley-bleache.html
The bleacher season-ticket holder, who asked not to be identified by name for fear of losing his seats, said one of the biggest cmplaints among Soriano's critics in left is he spends too much time with his back to the plate, waving to fans. One fan recently yelled at Soriano to "turn around and earn your money," to which Soriano pretended to offer him his glove.
"He actually seems like a very shy guy," the fan said. "And they do guard him (from fan abuse). He's very protected out there."
Don't you mean "Gim" (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5942.msg132279#msg132279)?
That's totally what I meant. I suppose you're going to take credit for weaving that into a thread now, huh?
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 03:22:57 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on May 28, 2008, 02:11:06 PM
Quote from: powen01 on May 28, 2008, 01:28:07 PM
Gee. Who could this possibly be getting quoted in the Trib?
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/05/wrigley-bleache.html
The bleacher season-ticket holder, who asked not to be identified by name for fear of losing his seats, said one of the biggest cmplaints among Soriano's critics in left is he spends too much time with his back to the plate, waving to fans. One fan recently yelled at Soriano to "turn around and earn your money," to which Soriano pretended to offer him his glove.
"He actually seems like a very shy guy," the fan said. "And they do guard him (from fan abuse). He's very protected out there."
Don't you mean "Gim" (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5942.msg132279#msg132279)?
That's totally what I meant. I suppose you're going to take credit for weaving that into a thread now, huh?
You're the warp to my weft, powen.
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Is he talking about pitching in so he can take his son to the bathroom?
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 08:34:41 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Is he talking about pitching in so he can take his son to the bathroom?
I think he means that since he goes to what seems like every home game with his internet friends, he can barely afford to take his own son to games.
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:41:19 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 08:34:41 AM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Is he talking about pitching in so he can take his son to the bathroom?
I think he means that since he goes to what seems like every home game with his internet friends, he can barely afford to take his own son to games.
I like my version better. I'm going to pretend to live in a world where Al needs to get money from strangers on the internet in order to take his son to the bathroom.
Does Al have a wide stance?
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 08:44:46 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:41:19 AM
I think he means that since he goes to what seems like every home game with his internet friends, he can barely afford to take his own son to games.
I like my version better. I'm going to pretend to live in a world where Al needs to get money from strangers on the internet in order to take his son to the bathroom.
I like mine.
"Hey Dad, can I go to the game with you?"
"Sorry, Son, I'm going with "nevadacubbyman68" tonight. Now finish up that baloney sammich. I don't wanna miss BP."
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 08:44:46 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:41:19 AM
I think he means that since he goes to what seems like every home game with his internet friends, he can barely afford to take his own son to games.
I like my version better. I'm going to pretend to live in a world where Al needs to get money from strangers on the internet in order to take his son to the bathroom.
I like mine.
"Hey Dad, can I go to the game with you?"
"Sorry, Son, I'm going with "nevadacubbyman68" tonight. Now finish up that baloney sammich. I don't wanna miss BP."
"Dad, can I go to the bathroom?"
"Son, that is expensive. Do you think I'm made of money?"
"But I
really have to
pee!"
"Hold on son, I'll go ask the internet."
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 09:31:58 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:53:50 AM
Quote from: Slaky+ on May 30, 2008, 08:44:46 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on May 30, 2008, 08:41:19 AM
I think he means that since he goes to what seems like every home game with his internet friends, he can barely afford to take his own son to games.
I like my version better. I'm going to pretend to live in a world where Al needs to get money from strangers on the internet in order to take his son to the bathroom.
I like mine.
"Hey Dad, can I go to the game with you?"
"Sorry, Son, I'm going with "nevadacubbyman68" tonight. Now finish up that baloney sammich. I don't wanna miss BP."
"Dad, can I go to the bathroom?"
"Son, that is expensive. Do you think I'm made of money?"
"But I really have to pee!"
"Hold on son, I'll go ask the internet."
"Father, my urethra is full of urine. I'd like to expell it."
"Son, it's either your bladder or this balogna."
"Father please"
"mmm balogna"
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Whoa, whoa. Al had sex with a woman?
Quote from: Kerm on May 30, 2008, 01:53:03 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Whoa, whoa. Al had sex with a woman?
I am sure it was Clay Aiken style.
I'd be willing to bet it was some form of artificial insemination. What human female would subject herself to such depravity?
Oh, how humiliating. Remember that magazine thing that Al "edited" before the season? Apparently he went to his class reunion at Colgate over the weekend (his SAT scores weren't high enough to get into AquaFresh) and signed copies of it at the "alumni book signing."
How sad.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/8250/booksigning_medium.jpg)
Quote from: Andy on June 02, 2008, 09:12:16 AM
Oh, how humiliating. Remember that magazine thing that Al "edited" before the season? Apparently he went to his class reunion at Colgate over the weekend (his SAT scores weren't high enough to get into AquaFresh) and signed copies of it at the "alumni book signing."
How sad.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/8250/booksigning_medium.jpg)
He looks like a woman
Quote from: TDubbs on June 02, 2008, 09:22:52 AM
He looks like a woman
What bars do you go to? I want to make sure not to go to those.
Quote from: BH on June 02, 2008, 09:29:29 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on June 02, 2008, 09:22:52 AM
He looks like a woman
What bars do you go to? I want to make sure not to go to those.
Banger's
He looks like Uncle Fester.
Quote from: PTanner on June 02, 2008, 09:54:47 AM
He looks like my Uncle's Festering boil.
Enhanced.
He looks like Chuck with an upside-down face.
Smart move. Trying to hide the wedding ring so chicks think he's available.
Quote from: Kerm on June 02, 2008, 10:49:06 AM
Smart move. Trying to hide the wedding ring so chicks think he's available.
Pff. He only has it on so chicks know he's willing to go all the way. I doubt there's a misses.
The latest:
QuoteIt was that kind of day. It was that kind of homestand... and though I missed two games to attend an enjoyable reunion of my college class, the Cubs never missed a beat (I asked Jeff when I got back to the bleachers today, "So, did I miss anything?" Deadpan, he took the line and said, "Nope, nothing.") Friday and Saturday
Did he pee at the reunion during the 7th inning of the Cubs game?
Quote from: thehawk on June 02, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
though I missed two games to attend an enjoyable reunion of my college class, the Cubs never missed a beat
The whole sentence needs to be bolded. Thank goodness the Cubs were able to manage to play baseball -- and win -- without Al in attendance.
Quote from: thehawk on June 02, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
(I asked Jeff when I got back to the bleachers today, "So, did I miss anything?" Deadpan, he took the line and said, "Nope, nothing.")
I bet those two loons waited a beat and then laughed for a good 20 minutes. Then they got all sweaty and one of 'em started to hiccup. Then they had a 45 minute conversation about the best hiccup remedies. Then they reminisced about the time Al came back from a reunion and asked Jeff if he missed anything and then how Jeff took the line and said that he didn't miss anything, WHEN he full well knew that Al had, in fact, missed two whole cubs games. Then laughed til they were sweaty AGAIN. Than Al farted and that's when the laughter stopped for a good long while. That was a grand old time for Al and Jeff.
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2008, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 02, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
though I missed two games to attend an enjoyable reunion of my college class, the Cubs never missed a beat
The whole sentence needs to be bolded. Thank goodness the Cubs were able to manage to play baseball -- and win -- without Al in attendance.
So that's what's up with the disappointing record away from Wrigley.
Quote from: ~Apex on June 02, 2008, 01:52:30 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 02, 2008, 01:01:21 PM
Quote from: thehawk on June 02, 2008, 12:28:37 PM
though I missed two games to attend an enjoyable reunion of my college class, the Cubs never missed a beat
The whole sentence needs to be bolded. Thank goodness the Cubs were able to manage to play baseball -- and win -- without Al in attendance.
So that's what's up with the disappointing record away from Wrigley.
Well, duh.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
I'm 7-0 this year. Your kid sucks.
Quote from: powen01 on June 02, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
How can this be the boyfriend fault? How in the hell can you make someone sit on toilet for TWO FUCKING years? But then again how do you let some psycho sit on your toilet seat that long?? Man there is some weird people out there!
Quote from: Wampa on June 03, 2008, 08:12:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 02, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
How can this be the boyfriend fault? How in the hell can you make someone sit on toilet for TWO FUCKING years? But then again how do you let some psycho sit on your toilet seat that long?? Man there is some weird people out there!
It's Kansas.
Ness City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ness_City,_Kansas), Kansas.
County seat of Ness County.
Here's a map...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/xla26f.gif)
I'm guessing sitting on a toilet likely ranks among the Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Ness County.
Wikipedia trivia:
QuoteNess City is featured in "The Killing Box," an episode of the television show Prison Break. Fugitive Theodore Bagwell tracks down his ex-girlfriend Susan Hollander after she moved to Ness City from Tribune.
Ness City gained international attention in March 2008 as the home of the woman whose buttocks grew attached to a toilet seat after refusing to move from it for two years.
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:46:42 AM
Quote from: Wampa on June 03, 2008, 08:12:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 02, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
How can this be the boyfriend fault? How in the hell can you make someone sit on toilet for TWO FUCKING years? But then again how do you let some psycho sit on your toilet seat that long?? Man there is some weird people out there!
It's Kansas.
Ness City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ness_City,_Kansas), Kansas.
County seat of Ness County.
Here's a map...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/xla26f.gif)
I'm guessing sitting on a toilet likely ranks among the Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Ness County.
Wikipedia trivia:
QuoteNess City is featured in "The Killing Box," an episode of the television show Prison Break. Fugitive Theodore Bagwell tracks down his ex-girlfriend Susan Hollander after she moved to Ness City from Tribune.
Ness City gained international attention in March 2008 as the home of the woman whose buttocks grew attached to a toilet seat after refusing to move from it for two years.
Not anymore. It's partytime in Ness County!
Quote
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 03, 2008, 10:02:10 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:46:42 AM
Quote from: Wampa on June 03, 2008, 08:12:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 02, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
How can this be the boyfriend fault? How in the hell can you make someone sit on toilet for TWO FUCKING years? But then again how do you let some psycho sit on your toilet seat that long?? Man there is some weird people out there!
It's Kansas.
Ness City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ness_City,_Kansas), Kansas.
County seat of Ness County.
Here's a map...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/xla26f.gif)
I'm guessing sitting on a toilet likely ranks among the Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Ness County.
Wikipedia trivia:
QuoteNess City is featured in "The Killing Box," an episode of the television show Prison Break. Fugitive Theodore Bagwell tracks down his ex-girlfriend Susan Hollander after she moved to Ness City from Tribune.
Ness City gained international attention in March 2008 as the home of the woman whose buttocks grew attached to a toilet seat after refusing to move from it for two years.
Not anymore. It's partytime in Ness County!
Quote
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement
Road trip to Ness! Is Branson on the way?
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:46:42 AM
It's Kansas.
Ness City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ness_City,_Kansas), Kansas.
County seat of Ness County.
I see what you did there.
Quote from: Oleg on June 03, 2008, 10:13:48 AM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on June 03, 2008, 10:02:10 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 09:46:42 AM
Quote from: Wampa on June 03, 2008, 08:12:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 02, 2008, 07:23:39 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on June 02, 2008, 06:31:45 PM
Quote from: The Big Cheese on May 30, 2008, 07:49:47 AM
Polyellon's piss breaks = the true power behind the Chicago Cubs:
And not that I'm superstitious or anything, but in each of the three night games this week, the Cubs have been trailing going into the bottom of the 7th, and I have taken that opportunity to visit the men's room. And each night, the Cubs have mounted a comeback after that. Just sayin'.
And all of you should pitch in so I can take my son more often. His personal record is now 6-0. (And he got two baseballs during BP last night.) I'll have a game thread up in a few hours.
Clearly, this is a sign. You must live in the bathroom 24/7 until the Cubs win the World Series.
Even if it doesn't happen this year.
Or next year.
We need to find out if she (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23595533/) was a Red Sox or Tards fan. I am going to take an educated guess and say...
Whatever. This just might work.
How can this be the boyfriend fault? How in the hell can you make someone sit on toilet for TWO FUCKING years? But then again how do you let some psycho sit on your toilet seat that long?? Man there is some weird people out there!
It's Kansas.
Ness City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ness_City,_Kansas), Kansas.
County seat of Ness County.
Here's a map...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/xla26f.gif)
I'm guessing sitting on a toilet likely ranks among the Top 10 Fun Things To Do In Ness County.
Wikipedia trivia:
QuoteNess City is featured in "The Killing Box," an episode of the television show Prison Break. Fugitive Theodore Bagwell tracks down his ex-girlfriend Susan Hollander after she moved to Ness City from Tribune.
Ness City gained international attention in March 2008 as the home of the woman whose buttocks grew attached to a toilet seat after refusing to move from it for two years.
Not anymore. It's partytime in Ness County!
Quote
Following amendment to the Kansas Constitution in 1986, the county remained a prohibition, or "dry", county until 2004, when voters approved the sale of alcoholic liquor by the individual drink with a 30% food sales requirement
Road trip to Ness! Is Branson on the way?
Hey, why the hell not? (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2473156724074978387,36.770090,-93.224340&saddr=chicago,+il&daddr=branson,+mo+to:ness+city,+ks&sll=36.633162,-93.251953&sspn=1.232039,1.809998&ie=UTF8&z=6)
Quote from: Thrillho on June 03, 2008, 10:33:32 AM
Hey, why the hell not? (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2473156724074978387,36.770090,-93.224340&saddr=chicago,+il&daddr=branson,+mo+to:ness+city,+ks&sll=36.633162,-93.251953&sspn=1.232039,1.809998&ie=UTF8&z=6)
Your route takes us through the oversized urinal that sits on Chicago's sewer line, blecchh. I would like to unsubscribe from travelogue.
I think Thrillho had the right idea, but why not swing through Iowa City and pick up ChuckD and DaveB (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13653390067242470934,41.601880,-93.582710&saddr=chicago,+il&daddr=40.996484,-92.438965+to:branson,+mo+to:ness+city,+ks&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=6&via=1&sll=39.385264,-93.625488&sspn=7.588481,14.941406&ie=UTF8&z=6) on our way? If we do this, we can avoid St. Louis altogether.
Quote from: TJ on June 03, 2008, 06:15:21 PM
I think Thrillho had the right idea, but why not swing through Iowa City and pick up ChuckD and DaveB (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13653390067242470934,41.601880,-93.582710&saddr=chicago,+il&daddr=40.996484,-92.438965+to:branson,+mo+to:ness+city,+ks&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=6&via=1&sll=39.385264,-93.625488&sspn=7.588481,14.941406&ie=UTF8&z=6) on our way? If we do this, we can avoid St. Louis altogether.
Can we make a quick detour (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=13653390067242470934,41.601880,-93.582710&saddr=chicago,+il&daddr=40.996484,-92.438965+to:des+moines,+ia+to:branson,+mo+to:ness+city,+ks&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=6&via=1&sll=39.385264,-93.625488&sspn=7.588481,14.941406&ie=UTF8&z=6) to ride double on uni-horned, bareback horsies under the rainbows (http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9459/murtonunicorncopytv4.jpg)?
Your route takes you about 5 miles away from Ogden. I'll link up with you there.
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
Kentucky. Heh!
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
I prefer the more complete "Fuck all y'all" - I use that one all the time.
Quote from: berkeleycubfan on June 04, 2008, 06:52:09 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
I prefer the more complete "Fuck all y'all" - I use that one all the time.
If I were better educated, I would have said, "All uh y'all can go fuck yur-selves".
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
If I were better educated, I would have said, "All uh y'all can go fuck yur-selves".
More likely "ur sef," if the "Hep-Ur-Sef" gas stations of my youth are any example.
Quote from: Wheezer on June 04, 2008, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
If I were better educated, I would have said, "All uh y'all can go fuck yur-selves".
More likely "ur sef," if the "Hep-Ur-Sef" gas stations of my youth are any example.
It's Looh-Uh-Vul, Kin-tucky... we're not
that bad.
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:30:26 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on June 04, 2008, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
If I were better educated, I would have said, "All uh y'all can go fuck yur-selves".
More likely "ur sef," if the "Hep-Ur-Sef" gas stations of my youth are any example.
It's Looh-Uh-Vul, Kin-tucky... we're not that bad.
Yes. Yes, you are.
Quote from: ~Apex on June 04, 2008, 11:34:35 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:30:26 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on June 04, 2008, 10:20:44 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 04, 2008, 10:03:23 PM
If I were better educated, I would have said, "All uh y'all can go fuck yur-selves".
More likely "ur sef," if the "Hep-Ur-Sef" gas stations of my youth are any example.
It's Looh-Uh-Vul, Kin-tucky... we're not that bad.
Yes. Yes, you are.
Well... Sheeee-iiit.
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
"Fuck y'all" sounds more Georgia than Kentucky.
Quote from: PTanner on June 05, 2008, 09:55:11 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
"Fuck y'all" sounds more Georgia than Kentucky.
I think it's more of a Southern colloquialism that applies to various states and accents equally as well.
Either way, all these people sound the same to me.
Quote from: PTanner on June 05, 2008, 09:55:11 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
"Fuck y'all" sounds more Georgia than Kentucky.
Make it "Fuck ALL y'all" (as suggested above), and you got Upstate South Carolina down.
Quote from: Jon on June 05, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 05, 2008, 09:55:11 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
"Fuck y'all" sounds more Georgia than Kentucky.
Make it "Fuck ALL y'all" (as suggested above) Lynch someone, and you got Upstate South Carolina down.
Quote from: powen01 on June 05, 2008, 10:40:28 AM
Quote from: Jon on June 05, 2008, 10:31:00 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 05, 2008, 09:55:11 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 03, 2008, 11:33:25 PM
Fuck ya'll*. I post the original reason to go to Kansas in the first place, and now nobody wants to swing by Kentucky to pick me up?
Midwestern elitists.
*Now, the redneck starts to come out.
"Fuck y'all" sounds more Georgia than Kentucky.
Make it "Fuck ALL y'all" (as suggested above) Lynch someone, and you got Upstate South Carolina down.
No argument here. I'm from the coast.
Me too
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2571359136_de337be976.jpg?v=0)
Quote from: TDubbs on June 11, 2008, 02:55:14 PM
Me too
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2571359136_de337be976.jpg?v=0)
See, the fact that he actually uses the word "friend" as part of his justification for your banishment tells you all you need to know.
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 11, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
If it wasn't determined through some form of bracketed tournament, I refuse to put any stock into these rankings.
Quote from: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 11, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
If it wasn't determined through some form of bracketed tournament, I refuse to put any stock into these rankings.
With the way they are picking the posters that make up the brackets nowadays how can you really put any stock in that? They really need a true playoff system for most respected posters on that board.
Quote from: Poon on June 11, 2008, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 11, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
If it wasn't determined through some form of bracketed tournament, I refuse to put any stock into these rankings.
With the way they are picking the posters that make up the brackets nowadays how can you really put any stock in that? They really need a true playoff system for most respected posters on that board.
You're suggesting that they do away with the
Bologna Bowl?
Why not take a giant shit on the Bible while you're at it?
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 11, 2008, 03:15:24 PM
Why not take a giant shit on the Bible and then rub the Bible with the shit all over Andy Dolan's chest while you're at it
KurtEvans'd.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 11, 2008, 03:15:24 PM
Quote from: Poon on June 11, 2008, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 11, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
If it wasn't determined through some form of bracketed tournament, I refuse to put any stock into these rankings.
With the way they are picking the posters that make up the brackets nowadays how can you really put any stock in that? They really need a true playoff system for most respected posters on that board.
You're suggesting that they do away with the Bologna Bowl?
Why not take a giant shit on the Bible while you're at it?
I'm certainly not in favor of how posters are even chosen to go to the Bologna Bowl.
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
Quote from: Poon on June 11, 2008, 03:18:39 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 11, 2008, 03:15:24 PM
Quote from: Poon on June 11, 2008, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 11, 2008, 03:06:49 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 11, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
I want to know how the determine their "most repected posters". Is there a list or something?
If it wasn't determined through some form of bracketed tournament, I refuse to put any stock into these rankings.
With the way they are picking the posters that make up the brackets nowadays how can you really put any stock in that? They really need a true playoff system for most respected posters on that board.
You're suggesting that they do away with the Bologna Bowl?
Why not take a giant shit on the Bible while you're at it?
I'm certainly not in favor of how posters are even chosen to go to the Bologna Bowl.
Yea, the new computer rating system Al has installed is a bit of a joke.
I liked it better back in the day when Julie picked the participants.
Quote from: TJ on June 11, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
How did Kurt's shit fiasco not put him on the top 10?
Karry Ling hates Canadians.
Quote from: TDubbs on June 11, 2008, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: TJ on June 11, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
How did Kurt's shit fiasco not put him on the top 10?
I'm not sure I'm down with the stigma being attached to poo play around these parts. I mean, c'mon....we ALL do it!!
(Don't we?)
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 11, 2008, 03:23:02 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on June 11, 2008, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: TJ on June 11, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
How did Kurt's shit fiasco not put him on the top 10?
I'm not sure I'm down with the stigma being attached to poo play around these parts. I mean, c'mon....we ALL do it!!
(Don't we?)
I have never TDubbs'd on another man's chest. Honest injun.
Quote from: TDubbs on June 11, 2008, 03:31:39 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 11, 2008, 03:23:02 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on June 11, 2008, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: TJ on June 11, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
How did Kurt's shit fiasco not put him on the top 10?
I'm not sure I'm down with the stigma being attached to poo play around these parts. I mean, c'mon....we ALL do it!!
(Don't we?)
I have never TDubbs'd on another man's chest. Honest injun.
Um.
I'm not totally sure how I escaped that clusterfuck without getting banned myself, but who knows.
Quote from: HCASB on June 11, 2008, 04:44:56 PM
I'm not totally sure how I escaped that clusterfuck without getting banned myself, but who knows.
HCASB, formerly known as "Adam"?
How nondescript.
That's what she said.
....it was pretty demoralizing.
Quote from: TJ on June 11, 2008, 03:19:04 PM
I got my hand on the Desipio list of most respected posters, maintained by Karry Ling:
Quote1. bocaj
2. Red Beard
3. Crazy Aunt Martha
4. David Carr's Smirking Revenge
5. Paul
6. Sulleymon
7. shizzlacher
8. Jake Potter
9. RoyHobbs
10. carloszno1fan
Those posters are like SAM FULD. Untouchable, that is.
Awesome. Now, when people make fun of me, they'll be auto-banned. Then my views will slowly be adopted by "all," yet, paradoxically, this'll be a place for avid, open discussion and discourse. It makes sense--just think a little about it, damn it.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/10816/sbnbloggers.jpg)
So what does the * signify? The guy's cholesterol count?
So BCB is really run by Karl Rove?
Someone help me out here.
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2pz0ihd.jpg)
Is that what I look like? Someone tell David Kaplan!
I don't care what Brenly says, the sunglasses-on-top-of-the-hat look is super cool.
I apologize to anyone here who has one of those hats, but I HATE those hats. They're hideous.
And the guy on the left looks like my thumb.
Quote from: Kerm on June 17, 2008, 05:35:14 PM
I apologize to anyone here who has one of those hats, but I HATE those hats. They're hideous.
And the guy on the left looks like my thumb.
Your thumb has never been with a woman?
Quote from: powen01 on June 17, 2008, 05:37:14 PM
Quote from: Kerm on June 17, 2008, 05:35:14 PM
I apologize to anyone here who has one of those hats, but I HATE those hats. They're hideous.
And the guy on the left looks like my thumb.
Your thumb has never been with a woman?
Every time he gets close, they tell him he's such a great friend.
Just for kicks I like to hold 'em like a bowling ball. Two in the pink, thumb in the stink.
And those stupid warmup hats look like NASCAR hats. I bet JD has one.
(http://home.mchsi.com/~shootthemoon/24pit06.jpg)
Quote from: ~Apex on June 17, 2008, 05:40:50 PM
Just for kicks I like to hold 'em like a bowling ball. Two in the pink, thumb in the stink.
And those stupid warmup hats look like NASCAR hats. I bet JD has one.
I do NOT have one of those hats. Those hats are super-duper ghey.
I have a Juan Pablo Montoya #42 visor with flames on it and a velcro strap in the back.
Quote from: Three times a JD on June 17, 2008, 06:27:22 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on June 17, 2008, 05:40:50 PM
Just for kicks I like to hold 'em like a bowling ball. Two in the pink, thumb in the stink.
And those stupid warmup hats look like NASCAR hats. I bet JD has one.
I do NOT have one of those hats. Those hats are super-duper ghey.
I have a Juan Pablo Montoya #42 visor with flames on it and a velcro strap in the back.
Are you coming to the race again this fall at the Kansas Speedway? I know a girl who knows a guy who could get you passes to give Juan Pablo a sweaty hug.
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2008, 07:27:03 PM
Are you coming to the race again this fall at the Kansas Speedway? I know a girl who knows a guy who could get you passes to give Juan Pablo a sweaty hug.
Poss. JO?
I'm not sure if I'll be going this year. I hope so. It was a whole lot better than I expected. Of course, I expected it to be about as much fun as watching paint dry. It's a heckuva drive, though.
Quote from: Three times a JD on June 17, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2008, 07:27:03 PM
Are you coming to the race again this fall at the Kansas Speedway? I know a girl who knows a guy who could get you passes to give Juan Pablo a sweaty hug.
Poss. JO?
I'm not sure if I'll be going this year. I hope so. It was a whole lot better than I expected. Of course, I expected it to be about as much fun as watching paint dry. It's a heckuva drive, though.
Do the Spaniards pronounce it different?
Hey-o?
Quote from: TDubbs on June 17, 2008, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on June 17, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2008, 07:27:03 PM
Are you coming to the race again this fall at the Kansas Speedway? I know a girl who knows a guy who could get you passes to give Juan Pablo a sweaty hug.
Poss. JO?
I'm not sure if I'll be going this year. I hope so. It was a whole lot better than I expected. Of course, I expected it to be about as much fun as watching paint dry. It's a heckuva drive, though.
Do the Spaniards pronounce it different?
Hey-o?
Si-o.
Quote from: Kerm on June 17, 2008, 05:35:14 PM
I apologize to anyone here who has one of those hats, but I HATE those hats. They're hideous.
Fuck that, no need to apologize here. That's a gomo* hat.
*abbreviation for homo gay not to be confused with lame gay.
Quote from: Three times a JD on June 17, 2008, 07:50:12 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2008, 07:27:03 PM
Are you coming to the race again this fall at the Kansas Speedway? I know a girl who knows a guy who could get you passes to give Juan Pablo a sweaty hug.
Poss. JO?
I'm not sure if I'll be going this year. I hope so. It was a whole lot better than I expected. Of course, I expected it to be about as much fun as watching paint dry. It's a heckuva drive, though.
That's
Poss. HJE.
Gotta love a guy who takes baseball so damn seriously that he's willing to wear a shirt advertising his stance on Barry Bonds' homerun record..
And by "Gotta love" I mean "Wanna kick in the nuts".
Quote from: Mike D on June 18, 2008, 08:36:49 AM
Gotta love a guy who takes baseball so damn seriously that he's willing to wear a shirt advertising his stance on Barry Bonds' homerun record..
And by "Gotta love" I mean "Wanna kick in the nuts".
Betcha he gets a lotta tail with that bad-boy.
Shouldn't the shirt have the number Barroid hit with an asterisk next to it instead?
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Quote from: butthead on June 18, 2008, 10:07:48 AM
Shouldn't the shirt have the number Barroid hit with an asterisk next to it instead?
That's what I was wondering. Not sure why 755 would have an asterisk anywhere near it.
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 18, 2008, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 18, 2008, 10:07:48 AM
Shouldn't the shirt have the number Barroid hit with an asterisk next to it instead?
That's what I was wondering. Not sure why 755 would have an asterisk anywhere near it.
I think his shirt is supposed to be the
footnote that the asterisk after the 762 in the record book
refers to.
As in...
QuoteMost Home Runs in a Career 762*
*It's still 755
Heady stuff.
Quote from: Thrillho on June 18, 2008, 10:19:33 AM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 18, 2008, 10:10:24 AM
Quote from: butthead on June 18, 2008, 10:07:48 AM
Shouldn't the shirt have the number Barroid hit with an asterisk next to it instead?
That's what I was wondering. Not sure why 755 would have an asterisk anywhere near it.
I think his shirt is supposed to be the footnote that the asterisk after the 762 in the record book refers to.
As in...
QuoteMost Home Runs in a Career 762*
*It's still 755
Heady stuff.
Ah...the asterisk placement is key. It's still a dumb shirt.
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
Well, there went MY lunch.
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Geez, what the hell do you put on your hot dog?
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Geez, what the hell do you put on your hot dog?
Actually, I'm not really a fan of hot dogs, especially the ones here in LA; I was just conjuring up the most phallic-looking food item that I could.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Geez, what the hell do you put on your hot dog?
Actually, I'm not really a fan of hot dogs, especially the ones here in LA; I was just conjuring up the most phallic-looking food item that I could.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairless_mole-rat
http://chasingdaisy.com/blogimages/naked_mole_rat.jpg
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on June 19, 2008, 05:20:10 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Geez, what the hell do you put on your hot dog?
Actually, I'm not really a fan of hot dogs, especially the ones here in LA; I was just conjuring up the most phallic-looking food item that I could.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairless_mole-rat
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on June 19, 2008, 05:23:51 PM
(http://chasingdaisy.com/blogimages/naked_mole_rat.jpg)
Eat many hairless mole-rats recently, Stew?
Maybe you can post your experience in the Food Bag.
Quote from: Thrillho on June 19, 2008, 05:31:59 PM
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on June 19, 2008, 05:20:10 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 04:16:46 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on June 19, 2008, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: PTanner on June 19, 2008, 10:20:06 AM
Quote from: JakeD on June 19, 2008, 10:14:07 AM
Quote from: BH on June 18, 2008, 10:09:52 AM
Does Al have his pants unbuttoned in the pic?
Too many bologna sandwiches for lunch.
How else will he know the "Smegma Inning"?
I'm going to put that in the unnecessary column.
I was going to eat a hot dog today, but NOOOOOOOOO, someone had to go and ruin it.
Geez, what the hell do you put on your hot dog?
Actually, I'm not really a fan of hot dogs, especially the ones here in LA; I was just conjuring up the most phallic-looking food item that I could.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairless_mole-rat
Quote from: cubbiebluestew on June 19, 2008, 05:23:51 PM
(http://chasingdaisy.com/blogimages/naked_mole_rat.jpg)
Eat many hairless mole-rats recently, Stew?
Maybe you can post your experience in the Food Bag.
I don't need any research to tell me that ain't Kosher.
Al did some independent sleuthin' into Morgan's Banks Blvd claims! He arrives at some remarkably familiar findings:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s
(scroll past the rainbows ...)
deja vu, except I don't remember my eyes bleeding last time I read this.
Quote from: The Big Cheese on June 23, 2008, 07:50:34 PM
Al did some independent sleuthin' into Morgan's Banks Blvd claims! He arrives at some remarkably familiar findings:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s
(scroll past the rainbows ...)
deja vu, except I don't remember my eyes bleeding last time I read this.
Guh. Even when I agree with him on a substantive point he's a douche...
QuoteIn fairness, I am compelled to point out that Morgan is correct (Gasp! Morgan is right about something!) when he says that the basket was installed for security reasons.
You really love to hear yourself talk, don't you?
QuoteFor promulgating this egregiously bad information on the air -- it's a blatant lie -- Joe Morgan should be immediately fired and ESPN should air a correction prominently on Baseball Tonight, and again at the beginning of next Sunday's telecast.
Now that the BCB fatwa has been issued, what's the over-under on AL YELLON threatening a
personal boycott (and all of the tremendous leverage such a threat would bring to bear) against Morgan and SBN until they comply with AL YELLON'S wishes?
I'm saying 9.5,
minimum.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s#6928702 (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s#6928702)
QuoteHowever, as someone who works in the TV business, I know that in general, TV managers have very low tolerance for that kind of thing constantly on the air.
He sells them...right?
Quote from: Thrillho on June 23, 2008, 08:05:12 PM
Now that the BCB fatwa has been issued, what's the over-under on AL YELLON threatening a personal boycott (and all of the tremendous leverage such a threat would bring to bear) against Morgan and SBN until they comply with AL YELLON'S wishes?
I'm saying 9.5, minimum.
Boycotts don't work.
What a fucking killjoy:
"There were quite a few ejections, both of people wearing Cubs AND White Sox clothes (many of the ejections appeared to be for underage drinking, a chronic problem at Wrigley)."
Oh, and Thrill, here is the link (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s). Don't hit the panic button.
Quote from: powen01 on June 23, 2008, 11:12:04 PM
Oh, and Thrill, here is the link (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s). Don't hit the panic button.
You're be-boppin' and scattin' all over me, Powen... and I'm losin' it!
Quote from: JakeD on June 23, 2008, 09:45:52 PM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s#6928702 (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/556907/in-rainbows-cubs-7-white-s#6928702)
QuoteHowever, as someone who works in the TV business, I know that in general, TV managers have very low tolerance for that kind of thing constantly on the air.
He sells them...right?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/557283/don-t-like-joe-morgan-s-ma#6934389
Quote from: AL YELLONI work in television
I'm detecting a pattern.
Check out his response to this modest suggestion (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/557283/don-t-like-joe-morgan-s-ma#6933109)...
Quote from: memphiscubI only thing I can figure is that "Banks Blvd." was the moniker Morgan heard from Astros teammates.
Quote from: AL YELLONIt wasn't.
I lived through a fair part of Banks' career. Never, ever heard "Banks Boulevard" before Joe Morgan bleated it on the air.
I guess that settles it.
There's no way the Astros could have used the term privately amongst themselves. AL YELLON was
alive back then, so
I think he'd know if they had.
Hmph.
"It is said voles are placed within milady's pudendum and then, by means of vaginal muscular contractions, the tiny field mice are shot with daunting velocity outward, to the general delight and applause of persons who pay to view such phenomena."
(Cf. "twat comet.") It is unclear to me whether the naked mole rat above (H. glaber) is susceptible.
Quote from: Wheezer on June 24, 2008, 03:36:22 AM
Hmph.
"It is said voles are placed within milady's pudendum and then, by means of vaginal muscular contractions, the tiny field mice are shot with daunting velocity outward, to the general delight and applause of persons who pay to view such phenomena."
(Cf. "twat comet.") It is unclear to me whether the naked mole rat above (H. glaber) is susceptible.
Proper usage of a scientific name dictates that the first usage in a document includes the full taxonomic name, both genus and species. Also, including the authority is helpful and often required, i.e.
Heterocephalus glaber (Rüppell 1842).
Quote from: RD on June 24, 2008, 04:50:31 AM
Proper usage of a scientific name dictates that the first usage in a document includes the full taxonomic name, both genus and species. Also, including the authority is helpful and often required, i.e. Heterocephalus glaber (Rüppell 1842).
Don't try to teach your grandmother how to suck eggs.
Quote from: Oscar MeyerFor promulgating this egregiously bad information on the air -- it's a blatant lie -- Joe Morgan should be immediately fired and ESPN should air a correction prominently on Baseball Tonight, and again at the beginning of next Sunday's telecast.
[/quote]
Looks like Quizno's had a Free Thesaurus Night.
Quote from: PTanner on June 24, 2008, 06:09:31 AM
Quote from: Oscar MeyerFor promulgating this egregiously bad information on the air -- it's a blatant lie -- Joe Morgan should be immediately fired and ESPN should air a correction prominently on Baseball Tonight, and again at the beginning of next Sunday's telecast.
Looks like Quizno's had a Free Thesaurus Night.
[/quote]
He just borrowed bocaj's.
When I read Al's "research yesterday" I e-mailed him about it.
QuoteTo: Al
From: Andy
I see that you did some research into the Banks Boulevard thing. Nice job. I did it several months ago, and it looks an awful lot like what you wrote today.
http://www.desipio.com/?p=1412
Hey, thanks for the ripoff. Keep up the good work.
He wrote me back:
QuoteAndy...
I didn't know about your post from last February. I ran through Banks' gamelogs today, probably the same way you did back then.
I know Morgan's put this on the air before. He's an idiot. They really SHOULD fire him.
If you're ever in the bleachers, I actually would like to meet you someday.
Best regards,
Al
Ooh, how tempting. So I wrote him back.
QuoteOh, well I wouldn't want to risk being banned again, this time from the bleachers.
Quote from: Eli on June 24, 2008, 07:27:23 AM
Quote from: PTanner on June 24, 2008, 06:09:31 AM
Quote from: Oscar MeyerFor promulgating this egregiously bad information on the air -- it's a blatant lie -- Joe Morgan should be immediately fired and ESPN should air a correction prominently on Baseball Tonight, and again at the beginning of next Sunday's telecast.
Looks like Quizno's had a Free Thesaurus Night.
He just borrowed bocaj's.
[/quote]
Ask BH. I'm sure he was at Quizno's last night getting his 2nd Italian Sub with mayo
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 08:33:02 AM
When I read Al's "research yesterday" I e-mailed him about it.
QuoteTo: Al
From: Andy
I see that you did some research into the Banks Boulevard thing. Nice job. I did it several months ago, and it looks an awful lot like what you wrote today.
http://www.desipio.com/?p=1412
Hey, thanks for the ripoff. Keep up the good work.
He wrote me back:
QuoteAndy...
I didn't know about your post from last February. I ran through Banks' gamelogs today, probably the same way you did back then.
I know Morgan's put this on the air before. He's an idiot. They really SHOULD fire him.
If you're ever in the bleachers, I actually would like to meet you someday.
Best regards,
Al
Ooh, how tempting. So I wrote him back.
QuoteOh, well I wouldn't want to risk being banned again, this time from the bleachers.
Invite him to the rooftop game, so we can bounce his ass.
Quote from: PTanner on June 24, 2008, 09:48:59 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 08:33:02 AM
When I read Al's "research yesterday" I e-mailed him about it.
QuoteTo: Al
From: Andy
I see that you did some research into the Banks Boulevard thing. Nice job. I did it several months ago, and it looks an awful lot like what you wrote today.
http://www.desipio.com/?p=1412
Hey, thanks for the ripoff. Keep up the good work.
He wrote me back:
QuoteAndy...
I didn't know about your post from last February. I ran through Banks' gamelogs today, probably the same way you did back then.
I know Morgan's put this on the air before. He's an idiot. They really SHOULD fire him.
If you're ever in the bleachers, I actually would like to meet you someday.
Best regards,
Al
Ooh, how tempting. So I wrote him back.
QuoteOh, well I wouldn't want to risk being banned again, this time from the bleachers.
Invite him to the rooftop game, so we can bounce his ass.
No WAY would he view a game from anywhere other than HIS SEAT in the bleachers.
HIS SEAT in the bleachers, which will be within heckling distance of our rooftop.
Apparently his baloneyfests are getting rowdy, so today he reposted the "rules" for everyone to see:
QuoteWhen posting at this blog, please follow this one simple rule: Before hitting "post" to post your remarks, ask yourself: "Would I be embarrassed to say this in front of strangers who were physically present in the room with me and could respond to my face?" If the answer is "yes," then don't post. BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions, no matter how strong; however, personal attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Thanks.
As a guy who got banned for making fun of those pictures of each home game he posts, which I believe I said looked like they were "taken from the moon", I don't think this part is correct,
"BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions,"
Quote from: PTanner on June 24, 2008, 09:53:39 AM
HIS SEAT in the bleachers, which will be within heckling pissing distance of our rooftop.
TDubbs'd.
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 10:16:41 AM
Apparently his baloneyfests are getting rowdy, so today he reposted the "rules" for everyone to see:
QuoteWhen posting at this blog, please follow this one simple rule: Before hitting "post" to post your remarks, ask yourself: "Would I be embarrassed to say this in front of strangers who were physically present in the room with me and could respond to my face?" If the answer is "yes," then don't post. BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions, no matter how strong; however, personal attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Thanks.
As a guy who got banned for making fun of those pictures of each home game he posts, which I believe I said looked like they were "taken from the moon", I don't think this part is correct, "BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions,"
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/557331/ryan-theriot-poll
Quote from: santoswoodenlegsPlease do not post any comments about Ryan Theriot in this FanPost. This FanPost exists only as a place to conduct a poll about Ryan Theriot.
For better or for worse...Lou is using him as our everyday SS. You may use any and all "statistics" you can find to form you opinion of Ryan Theriot. You may also ignore any and all "statictics" you want in order to form your opinion of Ryan Theriot. The poll is only your opinion of Ryan Theriot as a baseball player. Offense and defense are the two sides of the coin you should use in judging him.
Again, please refrain from posting comments. We have had enough discussion about the pros and cons of Ryan Theriot as a hitter and defender to last until MDBNIU admits he may have made a mistake about Kerry Wood as a closer.
Quote from: THEE AL YELLONHere's a real good way of preventing comments.
I'm closing them.
Quote from: Thrillho on June 24, 2008, 10:30:19 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 10:16:41 AM
Apparently his baloneyfests are getting rowdy, so today he reposted the "rules" for everyone to see:
QuoteWhen posting at this blog, please follow this one simple rule: Before hitting "post" to post your remarks, ask yourself: "Would I be embarrassed to say this in front of strangers who were physically present in the room with me and could respond to my face?" If the answer is "yes," then don't post. BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions, no matter how strong; however, personal attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Thanks.
As a guy who got banned for making fun of those pictures of each home game he posts, which I believe I said looked like they were "taken from the moon", I don't think this part is correct, "BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions,"
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/557331/ryan-theriot-poll
Quote from: santoswoodenlegsPlease do not post any comments about Ryan Theriot in this FanPost. This FanPost exists only as a place to conduct a poll about Ryan Theriot.
For better or for worse...Lou is using him as our everyday SS. You may use any and all "statistics" you can find to form you opinion of Ryan Theriot. You may also ignore any and all "statictics" you want in order to form your opinion of Ryan Theriot. The poll is only your opinion of Ryan Theriot as a baseball player. Offense and defense are the two sides of the coin you should use in judging him.
Again, please refrain from posting comments. We have had enough discussion about the pros and cons of Ryan Theriot as a hitter and defender to last until MDBNIU admits he may have made a mistake about Kerry Wood as a closer.
Quote from: THEE AL YELLONHere's a real good way of preventing comments.
I'm closing them.
Why is statistics in quotes? How do you use a coin to judge someone? The poll is an opinion about a player but you can't actually express an opinion? Why am I trying to find rational explanations for anything on that site?
Quote from: Oleg on June 24, 2008, 10:34:06 AM
Quote from: Thrillho on June 24, 2008, 10:30:19 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 10:16:41 AM
Apparently his baloneyfests are getting rowdy, so today he reposted the "rules" for everyone to see:
QuoteWhen posting at this blog, please follow this one simple rule: Before hitting "post" to post your remarks, ask yourself: "Would I be embarrassed to say this in front of strangers who were physically present in the room with me and could respond to my face?" If the answer is "yes," then don't post. BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions, no matter how strong; however, personal attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Thanks.
As a guy who got banned for making fun of those pictures of each home game he posts, which I believe I said looked like they were "taken from the moon", I don't think this part is correct, "BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions,"
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/6/23/557331/ryan-theriot-poll
Quote from: santoswoodenlegsPlease do not post any comments about Ryan Theriot in this FanPost. This FanPost exists only as a place to conduct a poll about Ryan Theriot.
For better or for worse...Lou is using him as our everyday SS. You may use any and all "statistics" you can find to form you opinion of Ryan Theriot. You may also ignore any and all "statictics" you want in order to form your opinion of Ryan Theriot. The poll is only your opinion of Ryan Theriot as a baseball player. Offense and defense are the two sides of the coin you should use in judging him.
Again, please refrain from posting comments. We have had enough discussion about the pros and cons of Ryan Theriot as a hitter and defender to last until MDBNIU admits he may have made a mistake about Kerry Wood as a closer.
Quote from: THEE AL YELLONHere's a real good way of preventing comments.
I'm closing them.
Why is statistics in quotes? How do you use a coin to judge someone? The poll is an opinion about a player but you can't actually express an opinion? Why am I trying to find rational explanations for anything on that site?
Because he wanted to differentiate them from the "statictics" he mentions later.
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 10:16:41 AM
Quote.. personal photography attacks, vulgarity, and other uncivilized forms of expression are not welcome. Thanks.
As a guy who got banned for making fun of those pictures of each home game he posts, which I believe I said looked like they were "taken from the moon", I don't think this part is correct, "BCB encourages and welcomes all opinions,"
You missed the fine print'd
What transpired In response to a post about the anniversary of 8/8/88...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589430/twenty-years-ago-tonight
QuoteIt was stupid then...
And stupid now that it took so long to get lights. All this anniversary does is remind me what crusty old fossils the team is.
Bleep tradition. I've had 100 years of tradition.
Pluto will always be a planet to me!
by DaBard on Aug 8, 2008 6:28 AM CDT reply 0 recs
And then...
QuoteThis comment was uncalled for.
What is the purpose of posting nasty remarks? I'm getting sick of you.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 8, 2008 7:13 AM CDT to parent up reply 0 recs
Some might call this an overreaction.
Al's lickspittle minions, though...
QuoteHeck Al
I'm surprised it took this long
If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.
by carolinacub on Aug 8, 2008 7:46 AM CDT to parent up reply 0 recs
QuoteOnly now Al?
Took ya a bit on this one.
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Aug 8, 2008 8:44 AM CDT to parent up reply 0 recs
QuoteYeah, I know.
I try to give people a lot of rope. He's just about at the end of it.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Aug 8, 2008 8:47 AM CDT to parent up reply 0 recs
Rope!
A lot of it!!
How magnanimous of AL YELLON!!!
Which brings us around to...
QuoteThe thing about rope is...
that if you give someone enough of it, then they might end up tying you up with it. At least, that's what my dad used to tell my brother and me back in the day. Don't let this guy take down your site with his negativity and naysaying. Tradition is what makes the Cubbies the best franchise in sports history. It's why people follow them for their whole life. It's what we all bond over. Saying that we should just forget about all that or throw it out with the bathwater makes me want to type things that shouldn't be said in polite society. So I'm just going to say that I disagree with the naysayer and leave it at that.
Keep your hat low and your pants high!
by Morgan G. on Aug 8, 2008 10:28 AM CDT to parent up reply 2 recs
BANNED! DELETED!!
QuoteIt's pretty obvious....
That Morgan G just doesn't get it. He's not a Chicago guy, and he thinks everything is about HIM. I'm always open to reasonable debate and to have someone change my mind, but at this point – I'm skeptical.
by RV on Aug 8, 2008 10:39 AM CDT to parent up reply 0 recs
BANNED!!! DELETED!!!!!
This is gorgeous.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589677/support-bcb-in-blog-tourne
Quote from: BH on August 08, 2008, 01:20:54 PM
This is gorgeous.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589677/support-bcb-in-blog-tourne
That's not going to last long.
Quote from: BH on August 08, 2008, 01:20:54 PM
This is gorgeous.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589677/support-bcb-in-blog-tourne
I'm holding off until the BCB prom king and queen voting opens.
Where is Druish Druid?
Quote from: BH on August 08, 2008, 01:20:54 PM
This is gorgeous.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589677/support-bcb-in-blog-tourne
I'm not sure... ... what this means:
"Al Yellon is the king douche"
Is that a good thing?
by Oriezno1fan on Aug 8, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply 1 recs
yes go big or go home as i always say
by Dr.Spaceman on Aug 8, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply 1 recs
Awesome.
Dr. Leo Spaceman?
Quote from: 5laky on August 08, 2008, 01:50:03 PM
Dr. Leo Spaceman?
Dr. Spaceman: This is Dr. Leo Spaceman.
Liz: Oh, hi. I'm sorry, I got this number under fertility in the Writers Guild Health Manual?
Dr. Spaceman: I'm also listed under meth addiction and child psychiatry. So, what can I help you with? I should start by saying that I can't personally help you conceive. Something happened to me while scuba diving.
Quote from: powen01 on August 08, 2008, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: BH on August 08, 2008, 01:20:54 PM
This is gorgeous.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/8/589677/support-bcb-in-blog-tourne
I'm not sure... ... what this means:
"Al Yellon is the king douche"
Is that a good thing?
by Oriezno1fan on Aug 8, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply 1 recs
yes go big or go home as i always say
by Dr.Spaceman on Aug 8, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply 1 recs
Awesome.
Be careful what you laugh at over at BCB these days.
Some posts may be spoofs.
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
Quote from: helloWorld on August 08, 2008, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
That would be Oleg.
Quote from: helloWorld on August 08, 2008, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
I appreciate it.
I've been banned. I'm at work, so a screen-capture is not possible (two monitors, etc). There was no explanation given.
Loser is me...or maybe winner is me.
Quote from: Oleg on August 08, 2008, 06:28:09 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on August 08, 2008, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
I appreciate it.
I've been banned. I'm at work, so a screen-capture is not possible (two monitors, etc). There was no explanation given.
Loser is me...or maybe winner is me.
There's a spy!
Quote from: 5laky on August 08, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: Oleg on August 08, 2008, 06:28:09 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on August 08, 2008, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
I appreciate it.
I've been banned. I'm at work, so a screen-capture is not possible (two monitors, etc). There was no explanation given.
Loser is me...or maybe winner is me.
There's a spy!
It's KurtEvans. He used to be in cahoots with the nsbb crowd and now he's with BCB.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 08, 2008, 08:09:33 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 08, 2008, 06:57:46 PM
Quote from: Oleg on August 08, 2008, 06:28:09 PM
Quote from: helloWorld on August 08, 2008, 03:18:10 PM
Quote from: OK1972
I'd like to vote for Al as much as possible (Thanks, again, for this great blog!).
I think I'll refrain until I know how many visitors that site gets and all that. I haven't looked ta tit too closely, but any tournament with Rick Morrissey and Phil Rogers must be good. I love their writing, it's insightful and relevant!
Congrats, Al! Hopefully, this can only mean that you'll get the credibility you so deserve!
Which one of you is OK1972? Coffee came out my nose when I read this.
I appreciate it.
I've been banned. I'm at work, so a screen-capture is not possible (two monitors, etc). There was no explanation given.
Loser is me...or maybe winner is me.
There's a spy!
It's KurtEvans. He used to be in cahoots with the nsbb crowd and now he's with BCB.
Drats! Foiled again!
Interesting that they let the bleacher season-ticket holders in early. Sounds like Al was corn-fused, though:
"It was one of those strange days. When the bleacher season ticket holders were let in, as normal, a few minutes before the main gate opening, there were several hundred people already in the LF bleachers -- apparently part of some fundraising event. This was strange and threw off a lot of the regulars. And by the end of the game, alcohol fueled a fight just next to our LF corner -- between two Cardinals fans."
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
I agree. So, if you're reading this, spy, please report to your master that he's a fascist, spineless, tedious turd.
Quote from: Kerm on August 14, 2008, 01:01:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
I agree. So, if you're reading this, spy, please report to your master that he's a fascist, spineless, tedious turd needs to be disciplined.
Soriano'd.
It's sort of like sneaking into North Korea and fucking with the natives/authorities in subtle ways they don't quite understand. (http://www.vbs.tv/video.php?id=1438428757)
I have registered a new account. Let us see what happens next.
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
"...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon..."
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Castanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Castanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win.
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Castanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win.
While losing the spelling game.
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Castanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win A winner is you..
0-2'd
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 02:09:49 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Castanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win.
While losing the spelling game.
He got banned from BCB. That's the biggest loss there is.
I want to know who the spy is.
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 02:09:49 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Costanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win.
While losing the spelling game.
Fix'd.
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 02:13:05 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 02:09:49 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 02:07:10 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 01:53:31 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 01:39:37 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 14, 2008, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on August 14, 2008, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 14, 2008, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 14, 2008, 12:53:40 PM
This is incredible. I really wish I was able to take a screen cap before I backed out of the page. Anyways, so I signed up for BCB a few days ago, but hadn't posted anything on there. I finally decided to respond in the Soriano thread today, and what happens when I log in? I see that I am banned. I have never made a single post on BCB, yet I have been banned. Apparently, Yellon and his trolls know me from here, or saw my less-than-stellar opinion of him on FOTC. I am a proud 5-day, non-contributing, former member of Bleed Cubbie Blue.
I'm telling you, there are spies afoot.
BC has been noticeably absent lately.
He's been too busy banging his boss.
Like the good drone that he is.
Intrepid Reader: George Costanza
...was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I gotta tell ya, I have to plead ignorance on this one, cause if someone told me that that sort of behaviour was frowned upon...
Get on the ball'd.
It was a guess the quote game. You win.
While losing the spelling game.
Fix'd. Anything anybody says with a 'd at the end'd
Weebs' last 15 posts'd
I just got "Warned" by Pollyellon. I have an SBNation account because I did a fanpost for Second City Hockey (not a great blog, but not the dreck that is BCB either. I reserve the right to change that assessment once the season starts).
Anyway, my .sig has a link to Hockeenight, and my "Warning" said "You cannot promote that 'Hockeenight' site here".
Al Yellon is a Douchehowitzer.
Quote from: PTanner on August 15, 2008, 05:45:56 AM
I just got "Warned" by Pollyellon. I have an SBNation account because I did a fanpost for Second City Hockey (not a great blog, but not the dreck that is BCB either. I reserve the right to change that assessment once the season starts).
Anyway, my .sig has a link to Hockeenight, and my "Warning" said "You cannot promote that 'Hockeenight' site here".
Al Yellon is a Douchehowitzer.
Al doesn't run SBNation. Anybody ever think about bringing Al's antics to the attention of the people who run the website?
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 15, 2008, 06:49:02 AM
Quote from: PTanner on August 15, 2008, 05:45:56 AM
I just got "Warned" by Pollyellon. I have an SBNation account because I did a fanpost for Second City Hockey (not a great blog, but not the dreck that is BCB either. I reserve the right to change that assessment once the season starts).
Anyway, my .sig has a link to Hockeenight, and my "Warning" said "You cannot promote that 'Hockeenight' site here".
Al Yellon is a Douchehowitzer.
Al doesn't run SBNation. Anybody ever think about bringing Al's antics to the attention of the people who run the website?
oh...Chuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck...
While we're at it, everyone can go here (http://www.sbnation.com/pages/contact) and issue complaints about Yellon's censorship and control. Don't know if it would do any good, but I guarantee that bald fuck would get his panties in a bunch.
Quote from: PTanner on August 15, 2008, 05:45:56 AM
I just got "Warned" by Pollyellon. I have an SBNation account because I did a fanpost for Second City Hockey (not a great blog, but not the dreck that is BCB either. I reserve the right to change that assessment once the season starts).
Anyway, my .sig has a link to Hockeenight, and my "Warning" said "You cannot promote that 'Hockeenight' site here".
Al Yellon is a Douchehowitzer.
Actually, that's one I can kind of understand. SBNation is clearly For Profit. They want ads. Lotsa ads. They ain't giving you free plugs for your site.
The proper response is a calm and pleasant, "Why?" with the add on of, "You allow soandsoblog.com to do what's in my signature line."
Anger only gives him the fuel he needs to ban you. What got Kos to e-mail me was that I had the audacity to suggest to Al that he was allowing his site to slander me and that could lead to legal repercussions.
Interestingly, the offending posts have been deleted from BCB. Don't let Kos ever tell you he isn't a true information control freak.
How does Al find the time to write all the wonderful posts, carefully monitor non-group think, attend every Cubs home game AND hold down a regular job? The man must never sleep.
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 09:34:20 AM
How does Al find the time to write all the wonderful posts, carefully monitor non-group think, attend every Cubs home game AND hold down a regular job? The man must never sleep.
Jimmy John's now has caffeinated bologna.
Now he's managing the team (from today's post):
"Ted Lilly, who threw a decent but not great game last night, hit Yunel Escobar in the upper arm with a pitch in the sixth inning. Lilly says it wasn't intentional. The Braves say it was. It had better be the last time.
Ryan Theriot got picked off for the second day in a row. It had better be the last time."
I was glad to see Ted plunk Escobar, though I was not so glad to see Joe West give him a hug.
Al spent most of May and June writing "Jim Edmonds is done D-O-N-E" every day. Even after it was clear that Jimmy's HGH shipment had arrived and his career was resuscitated.
In other words, Al's a sissy boy twit.
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2008, 10:09:42 AM
I was glad to see Ted plunk Escobar, though I was not so glad to see Joe West give him a hug.
Al spent most of May and June writing "Jim Edmonds is done D-O-N-E" every day. Even after it was clear that Jimmy's HGH shipment had arrived and his career was resuscitated.
In other words, Al's a sissy boy twit.
Fucking Al. I'm sitting in the LF Bleachers before this season is done and I'm going to berate him until I get thrown out.
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 10:12:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2008, 10:09:42 AM
I was glad to see Ted plunk Escobar, though I was not so glad to see Joe West give him a hug.
Al spent most of May and June writing "Jim Edmonds is done D-O-N-E" every day. Even after it was clear that Jimmy's HGH shipment had arrived and his career was resuscitated.
In other words, Al's a sissy boy twit.
Fucking Al. I'm sitting in the LF Bleachers before this season is done and I'm going to berate him until I get thrown out.
Get 2 tickets, so after you're thrown out, you can get back in and tell Al you CAN'T BE BANNED!!!
Quote from: PTanner on August 15, 2008, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 10:12:53 AM
Quote from: Andy on August 15, 2008, 10:09:42 AM
I was glad to see Ted plunk Escobar, though I was not so glad to see Joe West give him a hug.
Al spent most of May and June writing "Jim Edmonds is done D-O-N-E" every day. Even after it was clear that Jimmy's HGH shipment had arrived and his career was resuscitated.
In other words, Al's a sissy boy twit.
Fucking Al. I'm sitting in the LF Bleachers before this season is done and I'm going to berate him until I get thrown out.
Get 2 tickets, so after you're thrown out, you can get back in and tell Al you CAN'T BE BANNED!!!
That's money.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2008, 08:38:34 AM
Interestingly, the offending posts have been deleted from BCB. Don't let Kos ever tell you he isn't a true information control freak.
Once a Republican, always a Republican.
[/provocative]
Banned before I ever posted.
Slak, we need to make this happen.
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
It ain't me. Too busy driving slowly past playgrounds to engage in that kind of bullshit.
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
Maybe you all should sign up and NOT TELL ANYONE
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2008, 01:38:14 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
Maybe you all should sign up and NOT TELL ANYONE
I don't think he did on teh second one until after the banning.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2008, 01:38:14 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
Maybe you all should sign up and NOT TELL ANYONE
I don't think he did on teh second one until after the banning.
I didn't. In fact, I never stated the name. But it's alright, after forensic scientists did some elaborate image-enhancing nonsense, they were able to reveal the true spy, present at the Rooftop Game:
(http://i38.tinypic.com/277mw.jpg)
P.S. Use the scrollbar.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 15, 2008, 01:38:14 PM
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 01:16:19 PM
Alright, we need to weed out the spy. Not only was Fork just banned from BCB, but I created a new account, received the confirmation e-mail at 12:44 PM and was banned by 1:08 PM. My first suspicion would be bocaj, but he has nowhere else to go. On the other hand, BCB is accepting of people of his ilk...I'll just go ahead and assume Big Brother has his goons constantly checking the message boards and the SBox for those trying to infiltrate his Oceanic kingdom.
Maybe you all should sign up and NOT TELL ANYONE
I don't think he did on teh second one until after the banning.
This is fucked up. Yet, very intriguing.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/15i44xy.png)
There are very few "rules" on BCB. In fact, there's really only one: AL YELLON rules all. BCB is intended to feel primarily democratic, though, so we try not to talk about this. These few official Community Guidelines have been created and exist for a singular purpose: to allow AL YELLON to capriciously wield ultimate power in at least one aspect of his otherwise pathetic existence on God's green earth.
At BCB, we believe strongly in free speech and in celebrating a diversity of people and of ideas that AL YELLON agrees with. Users are, in general but not in particular, free to express their opinions without fear of retribution, only in fear of having their posting histories deleted in their entirety. The diversity of personalities, beliefs, and styles of people who agree with AL YELLON is exactly what makes BCB the strong and vibrant community of people who agree with AL YELLON that it has become. I pledge to you as proprietor of this site (all that "we" stuff above: bullshit), that I believe in this and want to keep BCB free and open to everyone who agrees with me. In keeping with that pledge, I promise to all of you that I will not delete posts unless I decide to, and will not "censor" in any way, shape or form unless it is either a blatant violation of these guidelines or just something that really, really, really bugs me.
Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of "1 strike and you're out with no warnings whatsoever and no explanation given if AL YELLON deems you unacceptable." Complaints about possible violations of the Community Guidelines or just petty complaints in general should be directed to Al for review and consideration and immediate deletion of posting history if he decides that you totally bug him.
So yeah, if anyone has had enough of Desipio and felt like taking a leap on over to join the BCB folks in cheering for sunny days and opponent milestones, forget it. Your fair screen name (or possibly IP address) has already been besmirched.
So far, I've not been banned, although I joined the BCB community this morning.
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 15, 2008, 02:13:32 PM
So far, I've not been banned, although I joined the BCB community this morning.
Give it time.
I have 8,000 posts there.
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 15, 2008, 02:15:38 PM
I have 8,000 posts there.
And those are all in just a single rainout thread.
The latest CafePress sensation...
http://www.cafepress.com/pollyellon
I was actually thinking about this at the rooftop...maybe if we kept all our Yellon bashing to a separate thread that didn't have his name in it...like if we could have a thread about Happy Days in the TV section or something where we just posted all the bullshit about BCB.
Of course now we'll have to use a different thread and a different section since the spy is going to look for Happy Days, but you get where I'm coming from.
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 02:15:05 PM
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 15, 2008, 02:13:32 PM
So far, I've not been banned, although I joined the BCB community this morning.
Give it time.
Still unbanned, but I have multiple IP addresses, including this government one.
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 03:20:45 PM
I was actually thinking about this at the rooftop...maybe if we kept all our Yellon bashing to a separate thread that didn't have his name in it...like if we could have a thread about Happy Days in the TV section or something where we just posted all the bullshit about BCB.
Of course now we'll have to use a different thread and a different section since the spy is going to look for Happy Days, but you get where I'm coming from.
We
should start a Happy Days thread. That show was choice.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 15, 2008, 06:23:50 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 15, 2008, 03:20:45 PM
I was actually thinking about this at the rooftop...maybe if we kept all our Yellon bashing to a separate thread that didn't have his name in it...like if we could have a thread about Happy Days in the TV section or something where we just posted all the bullshit about BCB.
Of course now we'll have to use a different thread and a different section since the spy is going to look for Happy Days, but you get where I'm coming from.
We should start a Happy Days thread. That show was choice.
Now won't the spy know to look for a thread that doesn't seem to fit?
Maybe we should just make a new Pollyellon thread. Since the spy will only be on the lookout for the Happy Days thread, another Pollyellon thread would be the last place he'd think to check!
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 15, 2008, 06:57:28 PM
Maybe we should just make a new Pollyellon thread. Since the spy will only be on the lookout for the Happy Days thread, another Pollyellon thread would be the last place he'd think to check!
And, the awesomeness of Happy Days and the Happy Days thread will only further divert his attention.
Quote
from Chuck Dickens
to al@bleedcubbieblue.com
date Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 6:31 PM
subject Banned?
mailed-by gmail.com
Hello guy,
I was wondering what I did to receive the banhammer treatment at BleedCubbie[sic]Blue dot com. I believe the last time I posted on your site Dusty Baker was still pulling the strings and Prior was still whipping towels.
Nevertheless, I tried to log in the other week and it asked me to authenticate my account; I followed the directions and everything appeared to be honky dorey, but when I logged in today, I discovered that I had been "banned from commenting" on BleedCubbie[sic]Blue dot com. This is obviously a mistake on your part, so just shoot me an email when you've restored my account. My username was "ChuckDickens".
Thanks in advance,
C-----------
This aggression will not stand!
Quote from: Oleg on August 15, 2008, 07:04:58 PM
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 15, 2008, 06:57:28 PM
Maybe we should just make a new Pollyellon thread. Since the spy will only be on the lookout for the Happy Days thread, another Pollyellon thread would be the last place he'd think to check!
And, the awesomeness of Happy Days and the Happy Days thread will only further divert his attention.
This conversation has jumped the shark.
Quote from: Thrillho on August 15, 2008, 01:56:11 PM
(http://i35.tinypic.com/15i44xy.png)
There are very few "rules" on BCB. In fact, there's really only one: AL YELLON rules all. BCB is intended to feel primarily democratic, though, so we try not to talk about this. These few official Community Guidelines have been created and exist for a singular purpose: to allow AL YELLON to capriciously wield ultimate power in at least one aspect of his otherwise pathetic existence on God's green earth.
At BCB, we believe strongly in free speech and in celebrating a diversity of people and of ideas that AL YELLON agrees with. Users are, in general but not in particular, free to express their opinions without fear of retribution, only in fear of having their posting histories deleted in their entirety. The diversity of personalities, beliefs, and styles of people who agree with AL YELLON is exactly what makes BCB the strong and vibrant community of people who agree with AL YELLON that it has become. I pledge to you as proprietor of this site (all that "we" stuff above: bullshit), that I believe in this and want to keep BCB free and open to everyone who agrees with me. In keeping with that pledge, I promise to all of you that I will not delete posts unless I decide to, and will not "censor" in any way, shape or form unless it is either a blatant violation of these guidelines or just something that really, really, really bugs me.
Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of "1 strike and you're out with no warnings whatsoever and no explanation given if AL YELLON deems you unacceptable." Complaints about possible violations of the Community Guidelines or just petty complaints in general should be directed to Al for review and consideration and immediate deletion of posting history if he decides that you totally bug him.
The best part of this screen cap? The bookmarks toolbar:
sp_giants_cubs_theri...
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2j3nub8.jpg)
868p1sw.gif
(http://i17.tinypic.com/868p1sw.gif)
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 15, 2008, 07:47:44 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on August 15, 2008, 01:56:11 PM
(http://i35.tinypic.com/15i44xy.png)
There are very few "rules" on BCB. In fact, there's really only one: AL YELLON rules all. BCB is intended to feel primarily democratic, though, so we try not to talk about this. These few official Community Guidelines have been created and exist for a singular purpose: to allow AL YELLON to capriciously wield ultimate power in at least one aspect of his otherwise pathetic existence on God's green earth.
At BCB, we believe strongly in free speech and in celebrating a diversity of people and of ideas that AL YELLON agrees with. Users are, in general but not in particular, free to express their opinions without fear of retribution, only in fear of having their posting histories deleted in their entirety. The diversity of personalities, beliefs, and styles of people who agree with AL YELLON is exactly what makes BCB the strong and vibrant community of people who agree with AL YELLON that it has become. I pledge to you as proprietor of this site (all that "we" stuff above: bullshit), that I believe in this and want to keep BCB free and open to everyone who agrees with me. In keeping with that pledge, I promise to all of you that I will not delete posts unless I decide to, and will not "censor" in any way, shape or form unless it is either a blatant violation of these guidelines or just something that really, really, really bugs me.
Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of "1 strike and you're out with no warnings whatsoever and no explanation given if AL YELLON deems you unacceptable." Complaints about possible violations of the Community Guidelines or just petty complaints in general should be directed to Al for review and consideration and immediate deletion of posting history if he decides that you totally bug him.
The best part of this screen cap? The bookmarks toolbar:
sp_giants_cubs_theri...
(http://i38.tinypic.com/2j3nub8.jpg)
868p1sw.gif
(http://i17.tinypic.com/868p1sw.gif)
You mean Thrillo just bookmarks these things and isn't actually an Internet savant? FRAUD!!!
Or maybe he's got it bookmarked out of some kind of keen interest.
Quote from: Weebs on August 15, 2008, 08:13:53 PM
You mean Thrillo just bookmarks these things and isn't actually an Internet savant? FRAUD!!!
I used to re-Google them every time someone requested them anew.
Then I got smart about it.
Quote from: KurtEvans on August 15, 2008, 08:17:29 PM
Or maybe he's got it bookmarked out of some kind of keen interest.
That's about the long and short of it.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/1zqvkvr.jpg)
Quote from: ChuckDickens on August 15, 2008, 07:08:49 PM
Quote
from Chuck Dickens
to al@bleedcubbieblue.com
date Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 6:31 PM
subject Banned?
mailed-by gmail.com
Hello guy,
I was wondering what I did to receive the banhammer treatment at BleedCubbie[sic]Blue dot com. I believe the last time I posted on your site Dusty Baker was still pulling the strings and Prior was still whipping towels.
Nevertheless, I tried to log in the other week and it asked me to authenticate my account; I followed the directions and everything appeared to be honky dorey, but when I logged in today, I discovered that I had been "banned from commenting" on BleedCubbie[sic]Blue dot com. This is obviously a mistake on your part, so just shoot me an email when you've restored my account. My username was "ChuckDickens".
Thanks in advance,
C-----------
This aggression will not stand!
The "[sic]"s are awesome.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 15, 2008, 03:22:28 PM
Still unbanned, but I have multiple IP addresses
As does nearly everyone with a consumer-grade connection. Do these magical auto-bannings survive a refreshing of DHCP lease?
Quote from: Wheezer on August 15, 2008, 10:30:18 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 15, 2008, 03:22:28 PM
Still unbanned, but I have multiple IP addresses
As does nearly everyone with a consumer-grade connection. Do these magical auto-bannings survive a refreshing of DHCP lease?
We'll find out soon enough, now, won't we?
Anybody tried proxy servers?
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
Anybody tried proxy servers?
This just brings me right back to "Montenegro."
Quote from: Wheezer on August 16, 2008, 02:41:55 AM
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
Anybody tried proxy servers?
This just brings me right back to "Montenegro."
Previous post = Kurt Evans photoshop
Please explain.
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 02:57:11 AM
Previous post = Kurt Evans photoshop
Please explain.
For goodness' sake, explain what (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbGVIdA3dx0)?
Quote from: Wheezer on August 16, 2008, 04:01:58 AM
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 02:57:11 AM
Previous post = Kurt Evans photoshop
Please explain.
For goodness' sake, explain what (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbGVIdA3dx0)?
Netflix? Meet, Zardoz.
(Side note, that was JD's avatar for awhile. Sean Connery in the red bullet underwear.)
Off to Vegas!
Quote from: 5laky on August 16, 2008, 06:32:50 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on August 16, 2008, 04:01:58 AM
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 02:57:11 AM
Previous post = Kurt Evans photoshop
Please explain.
For goodness' sake, explain what (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbGVIdA3dx0)?
Netflix? Meet, Zardoz.
(Side note, that was JD's avatar for awhile. Sean Connery in the red bullet underwear.)
Off to Vegas!
Marriage has changed you, man.
It's like you're not even around anymore.
Quote from: 5laky on August 16, 2008, 06:32:50 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on August 16, 2008, 04:01:58 AM
Quote from: powen01 on August 16, 2008, 02:57:11 AM
Previous post = Kurt Evans photoshop
Please explain.
For goodness' sake, explain what (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbGVIdA3dx0)?
Netflix? Meet, Zardoz.
(Side note, that was JD's avatar for awhile. Sean Connery in the red bullet underwear.)
Off to Vegas!
You don't have to remind me. I was just pondering a change back. That trailer was fairly amazing.
Well, I received no reply from Al, so I took the issue to his superior.
Hello Mr. Borowsky,
I'm writing you in regards to your capacity as the Manager of MLB Blogs for SB Nation. This is the only email address I could find for you; I apologize if it's meant solely for your activites in regards to VivaElBirdos. The reason for my email arises from an apparent miscommunication between myself and BleedCubbieBlue (BCB) and Al Yellon as well as a subsequent lack of communication on his behalf.
I signed up for a BCB membership about two years ago and made three posts in regards to a thread about the Jason Grimsley controversy. As a Cub fan and a lurker at BCB, I felt that some work I had done to uncover one of the names (http://cullengarvey.blogspot.com/2006/06/did-grimsley-name-chuck-knoblauch-in.html) in the affidavit might be relevant to the discussion at hand. Mr Yellon disagreed with my methods and findings rather disrespectfully. With a poor taste in my mouth, I thus ended my career as a BCB commenter and decided to go back to periodic reading and lurking.
In the meantime, I became a member of Desipio (another Cubs-oriented website). This is relevant because a feud between Mr. Yellon and Andy Dolan (the owner/operator of Desipio) appears to be central to my banning. I've heard from numerous other Desipio members that they have also been banned with little (if any) provocation or warning.
A few weeks ago, I was prompted to authenticate my SBNation account while browsing around BCB. Normally, I'm not even logged in to my SBNation account, but I was using an old computer that had saved my login and password from this time. In any event, I complied with this step, authenticated my account, and went along my way thinking nothing of it.
About a week later, I returned to BCB while using the same computer and was greeted with a popup window that said I had been banned from commenting on BCB. In addition to being banned, Mr. Yellon deleted my comments from the Grimsley thread. They have however been preserved for posterity by Yahoo!'s cache. That cached version of the thread is available by clicking here. (http://cache.search.yahoo.net/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=chuckdickens+site%3Ableedcubbieblue.com&y=Search&fr=yfp-t-501&u=www.bleedcubbieblue.com/comments/2006/6/12/91052/1225/5&w=chuckdickens+chuckdicken%27s&d=PDurnxg5RL3J&icp=1&.intl=us) As you can see from my SBNation profile (http://www.sbnation.com/users/ChuckDickens), the only three comments that I posted on BCB are in that thread.
Rather unimpressed by my overall experience with BCB, I fired off an admittedly sarcastic email to Mr. Yellon. In my defense, I believe I showed him as much respect in that email as he showed me during the entirety of my BCB activity. The text of that email is pasted below for posterity. I have been unable to receive a reply in any sort from Mr. Yellon to my email. As such, I am going to the next person up on the food chain--you.
I won't lie to you, Mr. Borowsky: being banned from BCB is not a major predicament for me. I only go to BCB on rare instances and obviously don't comment after seeing the behavior of Mr. Yellon. However, I wouldn't mind, in the very least, an explanation for Mr. Yellon's conduct. Specifically, I would like responses for these questions:
* Do all of your SBNation blog editors greet new (and well-intentioned) commenters in such a dismissive and disrespectful fashion, only to subsequently remove any trace of this treatment after two years?
* What have I done to warrant this treatment from Mr. Yellon? How did I violate his "community guidelines (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/special/community)" which state in plain English that "Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of 3 strikes and you're out." Were each of my three comments thus considered to be "strikes"?
* Is this the regular procedure for banning people from SBNation blogs? Are members not given any warning before being banned?
* Is my banning the result of me being a member at Desipio? If so, is such petty retribution commonplace at all of SBNation's blogs?
I appreciate you taking the time to consider my complaints and look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
ChuckD
SBNation might be interested that Al is driving away traffic by banning people, since I'm sure SBNation relies on site visitors and ad clicks for revenue.
1. That e-mail is awesome.
2. Every time I remember your name is not "Chuck," I'm surprised all over again.
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation?
Any copyright lawyers here? Can we copyright the phrase "Bleed Cubbie Blue" (it's not in TESS) then hit Al with an injunction?
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 06:04:01 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation?
Any copyright lawyers here? Can we copyright the phrase "Bleed Cubbie Blue" (it's not in TESS) then hit Al with an injunction?
Nah, you can't do it retroactively. And it'd be a trademark, rather than a copyright, but it still wouldn't work. Of course, it's been a long time since I took trademarks and copyrights. Anyone know differently?
Quote from: Kerm on August 25, 2008, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 06:04:01 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation?
Any copyright lawyers here? Can we copyright the phrase "Bleed Cubbie Blue" (it's not in TESS) then hit Al with an injunction?
Nah, you can't do it retroactively. And it'd be a trademark, rather than a copyright, but it still wouldn't work. Of course, it's been a long time since I took trademarks and copyrights. Anyone know differently?
I just figure since the guy's a moron, there's got to be some creative way we can make his life a living hell.
Quote from: Kerm on August 25, 2008, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 06:04:01 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation?
Any copyright lawyers here? Can we copyright the phrase "Bleed Cubbie Blue" (it's not in TESS) then hit Al with an injunction?
Nah, you can't do it retroactively. And it'd be a trademark, rather than a copyright, but it still wouldn't work. Of course, it's been a long time since I took trademarks and copyrights. Anyone know differently?
What about BleedCubbyBlue or BleedCubbie[sic]Blue?
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 12:51:56 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 25, 2008, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Fork on August 25, 2008, 06:04:01 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation?
Any copyright lawyers here? Can we copyright the phrase "Bleed Cubbie Blue" (it's not in TESS) then hit Al with an injunction?
Nah, you can't do it retroactively. And it'd be a trademark, rather than a copyright, but it still wouldn't work. Of course, it's been a long time since I took trademarks and copyrights. Anyone know differently?
I just figure since the guy's a moron, there's got to be some creative way we can make his life a living hell.
You mean like a program that keeps signing up for different BCB accounts?
I like where this is heading.
I was at a minor league game in Burlington yesterday afternoon (prior to my extreme backyard wrestling experience) and I saw a guy with a white t-shirt that said "Bleed" over the old "mean-looking" Cub sleeve logo and "Blue" underneath. I was tempted to ask him if he was one of Al's minions.
Quote from: TJ on August 25, 2008, 01:01:57 PM
We can buy a bunch of similar (but not quite identical domains and either point them here or to NAMBLA):
bleedcubbieblue.net
bleedcubbiebleu.com
beledcubbieblue.com
bledcubbieblue.com
bleeedcubbieblue.com
bleedcubblue.com
etc.
I actually read a case where a squatter did something along those lines. Pissed the judge off something fierce.
If you really want to be a meanie you should take away his magical Marquis jersey (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/25/600771/which-cubs-jersey-should-i#8324110).
Quote from: random BCButtsnifferAl - What jerseys do you own? Just curious...
Quote from: HitlerSeveral. I have a Wood jersey I bought in '98 and a blue alternate Prior from 2003 (don't wear that one any more). Bought a Fukudome this past off-season. Have a Jason Marquis one that I had made up that I wear when he starts. Game-worns: A Darrin Jackson #30 from 1988; a Neifi from 2006 (don't wear that one any more, either) and a Scott Moore from 2007.
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
Has anyone gotten a response from Al or the leader of SB Nation yet? This is really getting creepy.
Like King of Kong.
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
Doesn't Al go to every game? This year, at home, Jason Marquis has started 13 games and won four of them. He has an Estes-esque 5.76 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.
I don't think it works.
When he wore his Neifi jersey to home games, Neifi almost always got two hits. But he doesn't wear that little turd's shirt anymore. Too embarrassing. However, Marquis and DJ are still in the rotation for some reason.
Reminds of some tool I met at Sluggers during Marquis' start against Baltimore this year. He told me Marquis was his favorite pitcher on the Cubs' staff. I looked at him like he had a flower pot on his head and he said he always gets that look from people when he tells them that. I was just about to inquire why he liked Marquis so much when Jason started hemorrhaging runs on the mound so I ignored the son of a bitch until he went away. And I did mention I was at Sluggers right? Fuck my life.
Quote from: ~Apex on August 26, 2008, 10:12:11 AM
When he wore his Neifi jersey to home games, Neifi almost always got two hits. But he doesn't wear that little turd's shirt anymore. Too embarrassing. However, Marquis and DJ are still in the rotation for some reason.
Reminds of some tool I met at Sluggers during Marquis' start against Baltimore this year. He told me Marquis was his favorite pitcher on the Cubs' staff. I looked at him like he had a flower pot on his head and he said he always gets that look from people when he tells them that. I was just about to inquire why he liked Marquis so much when Jason started hemorrhaging runs on the mound so I ignored the son of a bitch until he went away. And I did mention I was at Sluggers right? Fuck my life.
You left all photos intact?
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
If you really want to be a meanie you should take away his magical Marquis jersey (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/25/600771/which-cubs-jersey-should-i#8324110).
Quote from: random BCButtsnifferAl - What jerseys do you own? Just curious...
Quote from: HitlerSeveral. I have a Wood jersey I bought in '98 and a blue alternate Prior from 2003 (don't wear that one any more). Bought a Fukudome this past off-season. Have a Jason Marquis one that I had made up that I wear when he starts. Game-worns: A Darrin Jackson #30 from 1988; a Neifi from 2006 (don't wear that one any more, either) and a Scott Moore from 2007.
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
A game worn Darrin Jackson jersey. How cool is that.
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 26, 2008, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
If you really want to be a meanie you should take away his magical Marquis jersey (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/25/600771/which-cubs-jersey-should-i#8324110).
Quote from: random BCButtsnifferAl - What jerseys do you own? Just curious...
Quote from: HitlerSeveral. I have a Wood jersey I bought in '98 and a blue alternate Prior from 2003 (don't wear that one any more). Bought a Fukudome this past off-season. Have a Jason Marquis one that I had made up that I wear when he starts. Game-worns: A Darrin Jackson #30 from 1988; a Neifi from 2006 (don't wear that one any more, either) and a Scott Moore from 2007.
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
A game worn Darrin Jackson jersey. How cool is that.
About as cool as a Teddy Kennedy speech at the DNC. Do you think he just wears it to piss off Sux fans? It might gall them to know that the biggest douche in all of Cubdom wears the jersey of their beloved
color man commentator of color?
My turn. I got banned today (I have been a registered user since 2005) because I put up a FanPost about magic numbers. For those who saw it before it went down the memory hole... you all know that it was very polite, and I didn't attack anyone or Al. The guy has a serious problem if he is banning me for that thread.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2801124966_155e9f8cc2.jpg)
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 26, 2008, 03:30:40 PM
My turn. I got banned today (I have been a registered user since 2005) because I put up a FanPost about magic numbers. For those who saw it before it went down the memory hole... you all know that it was very polite, and I didn't attack anyone or Al. The guy has a serious problem if he is banning me for that thread.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2801124966_155e9f8cc2.jpg)
Does this mean Chuck owes me $10? I believe the ShoutBox can confirm our bet. I should have taken the under on 2 hours and I'd be sitting pretty (on the curb) right now.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 26, 2008, 03:30:40 PM
My turn. I got banned today (I have been a registered user since 2005) because I put up a FanPost about magic numbers. For those who saw it before it went down the memory hole... you all know that it was very polite, and I didn't attack anyone or Al. The guy has a serious problem if he is banning me for that thread.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2801124966_155e9f8cc2.jpg)
Al knows who you are.
This is unreal.
Quote from: Weebs on August 26, 2008, 03:33:02 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 26, 2008, 03:30:40 PM
My turn. I got banned today (I have been a registered user since 2005) because I put up a FanPost about magic numbers. For those who saw it before it went down the memory hole... you all know that it was very polite, and I didn't attack anyone or Al. The guy has a serious problem if he is banning me for that thread.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2801124966_155e9f8cc2.jpg)
Does this mean Chuck owes me $10? I believe the ShoutBox can confirm our bet. I should have taken the under on 2 hours and I'd be sitting pretty (on the curb) right now.
Chuck wants to know if you take credit cards.
"You can browse the blog, but you can't ... what?"
Quote from: TJ on August 26, 2008, 04:17:28 PM
"You can browse the blog, but you can't ... what?"
I think it's "participate"
Ah, Morph has finally come face to face with Barack Obama's base.
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 26, 2008, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
If you really want to be a meanie you should take away his magical Marquis jersey (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/25/600771/which-cubs-jersey-should-i#8324110).
Quote from: random BCButtsnifferAl - What jerseys do you own? Just curious...
Quote from: HitlerSeveral. I have a Wood jersey I bought in '98 and a blue alternate Prior from 2003 (don't wear that one any more). Bought a Fukudome this past off-season. Have a Jason Marquis one that I had made up that I wear when he starts. Game-worns: A Darrin Jackson #30 from 1988; a Neifi from 2006 (don't wear that one any more, either) and a Scott Moore from 2007.
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
A game worn Darrin Jackson jersey. How cool is that.
I'd give my right nut for a Darrin Jackson jersey. Or whichever one he's missing.
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
Hey, I never even signed up on that site and got an email saying I was preemptively banned.
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
He really must think he's an important person. That's hilarious.
Quote from: Andy on August 26, 2008, 04:29:21 PM
Quote from: Taylor2 on August 26, 2008, 10:16:32 AM
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
If you really want to be a meanie you should take away his magical Marquis jersey (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/25/600771/which-cubs-jersey-should-i#8324110).
Quote from: random BCButtsnifferAl - What jerseys do you own? Just curious...
Quote from: HitlerSeveral. I have a Wood jersey I bought in '98 and a blue alternate Prior from 2003 (don't wear that one any more). Bought a Fukudome this past off-season. Have a Jason Marquis one that I had made up that I wear when he starts. Game-worns: A Darrin Jackson #30 from 1988; a Neifi from 2006 (don't wear that one any more, either) and a Scott Moore from 2007.
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Quote from: HitlerFWIW, when I wear it to home games he pitches, he almost always wins.
A game worn Darrin Jackson jersey. How cool is that.
I'd give my right nut for a Darrin Jackson jersey. Or whichever one he's missing.
From DJ's wikipedia page:
Quote1994 Strung together two 8-game hit streaks (May 13-20 and June 18-24).
Two that's two 8 game hit streaks. In ONE year. That is awesome and must go on his plaque at Cooperstown. I've got to get me a game worn DJ jersey before they get too popular.
In honor of that accomplishment, DJ spoke about his multi-8-game-hitting-streak-season 16 different times on the air during 2004. He also did so in 2005, 06 and 07.
Quote from: ~Apex on August 26, 2008, 05:07:51 PM
In honor of that accomplishment, DJ spoke about his multi-8-game-hitting-streak-season 16 different times on the air during 2004. He also did so in 2005, 06 and 07.
Is that what a duck snort is?
Quote from: Poon on August 26, 2008, 05:20:29 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 26, 2008, 05:07:51 PM
In honor of that accomplishment, DJ spoke about his multi-8-game-hitting-streak-season 16 different times on the air during 2004. He also did so in 2005, 06 and 07.
Is that what a duck snort is?
No. I believe a duck snort is the opposite of a hangwiffum.
Quote from: Indolent Reader on August 26, 2008, 05:30:15 PM
Quote from: Poon on August 26, 2008, 05:20:29 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on August 26, 2008, 05:07:51 PM
In honor of that accomplishment, DJ spoke about his multi-8-game-hitting-streak-season 16 different times on the air during 2004. He also did so in 2005, 06 and 07.
Is that what a duck snort is?
No. I believe a duck snort is the opposite of a hangwiffum.
You're dad'gum right it is.
To the tune of "Born in the USA"
Born down on the north side of town...
The first kick I took was when Garvey's ball hit the ground
You end up like a Goat that's been beat too much
'Til you spend half your life just coverin' up
[chorus:]
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
I got in a little blogger jam
So I took my keyboard in my hands
Went over to a foreign land
To go and kill the douchebag fan
[chorus]
Tried to log on to BCB
Al said, "Son, now you're banned by me"
I go down and see the SB Man...
He said "Son, don't you understand"
[chorus]
I had some buddies off at other blogs
Fighting off the Chad and Trixie fog
But Al's still spewing out the Cubbie smog
He took a bleacher photo, I think from Prague
Posted a pic of Barrett and a frog (http://images.bleedcubbieblue.com/images/admin/barrett0506.jpg)
Down in the shadow of Wrigley Field
My banning scars still ain't healed
Don't know if I can get back in,
Al Yeltsin outcasted me like Hester Prynne...
I'm a long gone Daddy at BCB
Banned from BCB
No more a cool rocking poster at BCB
Banned from BCB
edited for Jon
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2008, 06:20:13 PM
Born down on the north side of town...
The first kick I took was when Garvey's ball hit the ground
You end up like a Goat that's been beat too much
'Til you spend half your life just coverin' up
[chorus:]
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
Banned from BCB
I got in a little blogger jam
So I took my keyboard in my hands
Went over to a foreign land
To go and kill the douchebag fan
[chorus]
Tried to log on to BCB
Al said, "Son, now you're banned by me"
I go down and see the SB Man...
He said "Son, don't you understand"
[chorus]
I had some buddies off at other blogs
Fighting off the Chad and Trixie fog
But Al's still spewing out the Cubbie smog
He took a bleacher photo, I think from Prague
Posted a pic of Barrett and a frog (http://images.bleedcubbieblue.com/images/admin/barrett0506.jpg)
Down in the shadow of Wrigley Field
My banning scars still ain't healed
Don't know if I can get back in,
Al Yeltsin outcasted me like Hester Prynne...
I'm a long gone Daddy at BCB
Banned from BCB
No more a cool rocking poster at BCB
Banned from BCB
I spent forever trying to sing that to the tune of Go Cubs Go...I guess I'll never make it in Jersey.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 26, 2008, 03:30:40 PM
My turn. I got banned today (I have been a registered user since 2005) because I put up a FanPost about magic numbers. For those who saw it before it went down the memory hole... you all know that it was very polite, and I didn't attack anyone or Al. The guy has a serious problem if he is banning me for that thread.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2801124966_155e9f8cc2.jpg)
(http://i37.tinypic.com/2mwgexk.jpg)
New and improve'd.
I wish I could put a ChuckDickens level of detail into this, but I think a crappily Photoshopped arm and a few more odds and ends are enough.
Oh, and original hairless'd/swastika'd image courtesy of morph.
That is tremendous.
I plan on discussing this with Al tomorrow. This will not stand. It's egregious! Egregious!
The topper is the topic titles on the blog behind him. That's killin me.
Man, now I don't even want to think about what's in the cold cuts Al is eating.
Quote from: Andy on August 26, 2008, 10:37:14 PM
That is tremendous.
I plan on discussing this with Al tomorrow. This will not stand. It's egregious! Egregious!
Is there a Bloggers' convention? Was Kerm invited?
LOUD, SUSTAINED APPLAUSE!!!!
Ich lache laut.
Slight update (EDIT: slightly more update)...
(http://i34.tinypic.com/5z52p.jpg)
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
We can only hope Al sees or hears about it.
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
"You've gotta wait till the seed grows into a plant. Then you fuck the plant!"
Quote from: Weebs on August 27, 2008, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
"You've gotta wait till the seed grows into a plant. Then you fuck the plant!"
This is exactly why the plants are going to make us all kill ourselves.
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 27, 2008, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
"You've gotta wait till the seed grows into a plant. Then you fuck the plant!"
This is exactly why the plants are going to make us all kill ourselves.
Please don't remind me of that piece of shit.
I like "Cubs' Fatherland", if I do say so myself.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 27, 2008, 11:20:05 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 11:18:08 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 27, 2008, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
"You've gotta wait till the seed grows into a plant. Then you fuck the plant!"
This is exactly why the plants are going to make us all kill ourselves.
Please don't remind me of that piece of shit.
You mean The Happening of the FUCKING PLANT ALIENS?!
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: Kerm on August 27, 2008, 10:49:29 AM
Weebs/Morph, I said it before, but I'll say it again. That is so fantastically great.
Really, I have to thank Weebs. I planted the original seed, but he watered it and nurtured it, growing it into the work of art you see here. The liberal use of the German language is inspired.
I particularly enjoyed the literal translation of "browse". As in, what a sheep does in a field of grass.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
I'm honored and humbled.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
I'm honored and humbled.
JOnphascist, IncentiRVes and PenPheus salute you.
And we're all wearing Morts.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
I'm honored and humbled.
JOnphascist, IncentiRVes and PenPheus salute you.
And we're all wearing Morts.
Don't turn this into the shoutbox. Kerm will get ANGRY.
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 03:26:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
I'm honored and humbled.
JOnphascist, IncentiRVes and PenPheus salute you.
And we're all wearing Morts.
Don't turn this into the shoutbox. Kerm will get ANGRY.
Well, I promise I will not talk about Morph's musk.
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:26:58 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 03:26:22 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 03:17:43 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 03:16:42 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 27, 2008, 03:09:29 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:57:20 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 02:21:52 PM
I'm having a bad week. The SBox no longer works for me. Corporate fascism has taken it from me.
NOOOOOOOO!
What about the Phascistberry?
No dice there either. Same web filter. I am DOOOOOOOOMed!
Morph, this is terrible news.
We'll make sure to get you on the newsletter so that you stay abreast of all new SBox traditions.
TDubbs' boner is at half-mast right now.
Well... it was a truly legendary 3 1/2 months. Damn. Looks like I'll just have to win that Mega Millions this Friday.
We are having a Morpheus day in your honor.
I'm honored and humbled.
JOnphascist, IncentiRVes and PenPheus salute you.
And we're all wearing Morts.
Don't turn this into the shoutbox. Kerm will get ANGRY.
Well, I promise I will not talk about Morph's musk.
BONERTIME? I'm so confused without the ShoutBox. FAIL!
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
Quote from: TJ on August 27, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
If only, TJ. If only.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on August 27, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
If only, TJ. If only.
If it's any consolation, it looks like the Shoutbox has been dead for 20 minutes.
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on August 27, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
If only, TJ. If only.
If it's any consolation, it looks like the Shoutbox has been dead for 20 minutes.
That's no consolation. I just hope this isn't connected in any way with our latest Yellon incident.
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on August 27, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
If only, TJ. If only.
If it's any consolation, it looks like the Shoutbox has been dead for 20 minutes.
We're having a moment of silence for our fallen comrade.
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 04:23:30 PM
Quote from: Jon on August 27, 2008, 04:19:18 PM
Quote from: Bogs Diamond (f/k/a morpheus) on August 27, 2008, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: TJ on August 27, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
How can a shoutbox evade UBS filters? Can we set up a "financial information clearinghouse" in which we have several feeds from CNBC and FT.com and WSJ covering half the page and HJE/JO/Vortex on the other half?
If only, TJ. If only.
If it's any consolation, it looks like the Shoutbox has been dead for 20 minutes.
That's no consolation. I just hope this isn't connected in any way with our latest Yellon incident.
I assumed it was a VAST LEFT-WING CONSPIRACY until I remembered that Oleg is also restricted.
I bet it was Adolf Yellon that reported the activity on your ShoutBerry:
(http://i37.tinypic.com/npi5w2.jpg)
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
Me.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your own.
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
I'm with ya. I just had to wait until I got home.
I found out the hard way that taking your pants off in my office is frowned on.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 27, 2008, 05:43:08 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
I'm with ya. I just had to wait until I got home.
I found out the hard way that taking your pants off in my office is frowned on.
TEC was one pair of skivvies away from Leavenworth.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on August 27, 2008, 05:43:08 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
I'm with ya. I just had to wait until I got home.
I found out the hard way that taking your pants off in my office is frowned on.
If I had known that sleeping with the cleaning lady was frowned upon, I would have never done it. I've worked in a lot of offices, and that stuff goes on all the time...
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your own palm.
Here's the thing...
I have a few different accounts on BCB that aren't banned (yet). I've commented with a couple of them with totally innocuous things, just so everyone's guard is down.
I started working on a fanpost yesterday that would be ready for tomorrow afternoon - I was going to post it right around first pitch, so it would have a few hours of comments before Al took a shit hemorrhage and deleted the post and banned me. Because Bleed Cubbie Blue welcomes all opinions.
But you know what? Al's an idiot, leading a tribe of idiots. And those idiots actually enjoy being lead by a King Idiot. As long as they're happy and not bothering us, I say let them be. Blasting them through a fanpost is pretty much the mental equivalent of dumping one of Jerry's Kids out of a wheelchair. Or picking on the table full of Matheletes.
So, I say we just let them be. And hope that Al eventually turns BCB into a suicide cult.
Quote from: Fork on August 28, 2008, 05:43:58 AM
So, I say we just let them be. And hope that Al eventually turns BCB into a suicide cult.
Thank you.
Quote from: Fork on August 28, 2008, 05:43:58 AM
Here's the thing...
I have a few different accounts on BCB that aren't banned (yet). I've commented with a couple of them with totally innocuous things, just so everyone's guard is down.
I started working on a fanpost yesterday that would be ready for tomorrow afternoon - I was going to post it right around first pitch, so it would have a few hours of comments before Al took a shit hemorrhage and deleted the post and banned me. Because Bleed Cubbie Blue welcomes all opinions.
But you know what? Al's an idiot, leading a tribe of idiots. And those idiots actually enjoy being lead by a King Idiot. As long as they're happy and not bothering us, I say let them be. Blasting them through a fanpost is pretty much the mental equivalent of dumping one of Jerry's Kids out of a wheelchair. Or picking on the table full of Matheletes.
So, I say we just let them be. And hope that Al eventually turns BCB into a suicide cult.
What's this BCB thing you speak of?
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
I thought it was as set up. *That's* why I used question marks. Duh.
I'll go sit with Weebs.
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
You must be thinking of some other Rooftop night. I'm pretty certain that the person TDubbs banged on Desipio Rooftop night was a seventh grader.
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:27:28 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
I thought it was as set up. *That's* why I used question marks. Duh.
I'll go sit with Weebs.
Looks like TDubbs isn't afraid to
kiss insert thrust splooge and tell.
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:27:28 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
I thought it was as set up. *That's* why I used question marks. Duh.
I'll go sit with Weebs.
It was.
And Fork got it.
Quote from: Weebs on August 28, 2008, 10:30:47 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:27:28 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
I thought it was as set up. *That's* why I used question marks. Duh.
I'll go sit with Weebs.
Looks like TDubbs isn't afraid to kiss insert thrust splooge and tell.
That should not be a problem. Sometimes those kinds of stories are quite comical.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on August 28, 2008, 10:44:42 AM
Quote from: Weebs on August 28, 2008, 10:30:47 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:27:28 AM
Quote from: Mike D on August 28, 2008, 10:16:58 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 28, 2008, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 05:42:10 PM
Quote from: TDubbs on August 27, 2008, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 27, 2008, 05:23:34 PM
Quote from: Three times a JD on August 27, 2008, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 04:56:42 PM
Quote from: Kerm on August 26, 2008, 04:49:23 PM
Quote from: 5laky on August 26, 2008, 03:37:02 PM
This is unreal.
Are we witnessing his descent into madness? No, seriously.
I really think we are. See what happens when you take yourself/your site too seriously?
That's why I hope Desipio is done with the bullying. This should be a haven for morans of ALL types. It should be a place to cut loose. To let your hair down and write some nonsense. So let's all go get in that virtual hotel room, pop open some virtual alcohol, and strip down for an old-fashioned boxer party. Just a bunch of guys drinkin', lettin' loose in the comfort of some Hanes boxers, tellin' lame jokes, and exaggeratin' old stories. Come one, come all is what I say. The Desipio Boxer Party is ragin' already, fellas. Who wants to get drunk and solve the country's woes with me?
You had me at "That's".
Nothing like a couple guys sitting around chewing gum.
Hey, I never said anything about us chewing gu---OH. I see what you did there. Clever. I like it. Ya know, Tip, over these past couple weeks, I've really noticed that you seem to be coming into your owna college co-ed.
Desipio rooftop night'd????
Wow. Whatever cool points TDubbs scored by picking up and nailing said trollop are negated by his need to remind us what he did.
You're supposed to leave the bragging to others, bro.
Paul.
I thought it was as set up. *That's* why I used question marks. Duh.
I'll go sit with Weebs.
Looks like TDubbs isn't afraid to kiss insert thrust splooge and tell.
That should not be a problem. Sometimes those kinds of stories are quite comical.
No word on whether the co-ed/seventh-grader in question claimed to be a virgin.
"Put away your dreams, everyone. It's over."
What a butt-fucking quitter. The series isn't even over, and he wants to throw up the white flag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/3/627417/cubs-add-insult-to-insult). Do us all a favor: Shut down your website, stop going to games and choke on a bologna sandwich.
Show of hands: Which of you Debbie Downers wants to be like him? You might be a little late for the mass suicide over at his site.
Quote from: powen01 on October 04, 2008, 08:52:19 PM
"Put away your dreams, everyone. It's over."
What a butt-fucking quitter. The series isn't even over, and he wants to throw up the white flag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/3/627417/cubs-add-insult-to-insult).
A) It was over.
B) Al's a known quitter. He quit in 2003 after game 6.
That's about all he's been right about.
This does make three consecutive Cubs postseason series that were over with games still left to be played. That's quite impressive. It's a Cubs thing. And I'm not being sarcastic, the time of death could be called on each of the last three series at-
'03 - Bartman and the immediate aftermath
'07 - Lou pulls Z, Marmol immediately serves it up
'08 - Dempster gives up a 2-out grand slam on a 1-2 count
Assholes.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 05, 2008, 12:25:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 04, 2008, 08:52:19 PM
"Put away your dreams, everyone. It's over."
What a butt-fucking quitter. The series isn't even over, and he wants to throw up the white flag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/3/627417/cubs-add-insult-to-insult).
A) It was over.
B) Al's a known quitter. He quit in 2003 after game 6.
That's about all he's been right about.
I'm far too drunk* to be interneting right now, but I'm certain of this much...
Fuck Al Yellon.
Fuck Fro Dog.
Fuck Chuck Gitles.
*(Whatever happened to Helloworld?)
Quote from: Thrillho on October 05, 2008, 02:47:37 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 05, 2008, 12:25:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 04, 2008, 08:52:19 PM
"Put away your dreams, everyone. It's over."
What a butt-fucking quitter. The series isn't even over, and he wants to throw up the white flag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/3/627417/cubs-add-insult-to-insult).
A) It was over.
B) Al's a known quitter. He quit in 2003 after game 6.
That's about all he's been right about.
I'm far too drunk* to be interneting right now, but I'm certain of this much...
Fuck Al Yellon.
Fuck Fro Dog.
Fuck Chuck Gitles.
*(Whatever happened to Helloworld?)
I'm scared to know.
Quote from: Thrillho on October 05, 2008, 02:47:37 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 05, 2008, 12:25:32 AM
Quote from: powen01 on October 04, 2008, 08:52:19 PM
"Put away your dreams, everyone. It's over."
What a butt-fucking quitter. The series isn't even over, and he wants to throw up the white flag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/10/3/627417/cubs-add-insult-to-insult).
A) It was over.
B) Al's a known quitter. He quit in 2003 after game 6.
That's about all he's been right about.
I'm far too drunk* to be interneting right now, but I'm certain of this much...
Fuck Al Yellon.
Fuck Fro Dog.
Fuck Chuck Gitles.
*(Whatever happened to Helloworld?)
A
hem?
Quote from: Thrillho on October 05, 2008, 02:47:37 AM
Fuck Chuck Gitles.
I don't think I really meant this.
Fuck Paul.How's that sound?
Quote from: Thrillho on October 05, 2008, 01:30:16 PM
Quote from: Thrillho on October 05, 2008, 02:47:37 AM
Fuck Chuck Gitles.
I don't think I really meant this.
Fuck Paul.
How's that sound?
Much better. I mean, all I did was agree with Al. Hmmm.... Maybe your first statement stands.
Fuck me.
I'm now a member of the club for this (WARNING, irony):
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3119359284_9c7fae668e_o.jpg)
Though I'm disappointed I didn't even get an explanation.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3118551717_26c129efd9.jpg?v=0)
Quote from: Kerm on December 18, 2008, 05:21:44 PM
I'm now a member of the club for this (WARNING, irony):
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3119359284_9c7fae668e_o.jpg)
Though I'm disappointed I didn't even get an explanation.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3118551717_26c129efd9.jpg?v=0)
Glorious. What a tool.
I'm just glad he's among the masses who never listen to the PUCKCAST.
On second thought, I wish he would. He would have stroked out by now if he had.
slurp, slurp, slurp.
Quote from: Fork on December 18, 2008, 06:07:35 PM
I'm just glad he's among the masses who never listen to the PUCKCAST.
On second thought, I wish he would. He would have stroked out by now if he had.
slurp, slurp, slurp.
I think you've managed to rip Yellon in every puckcast so far. (yeah, I listen)
Quote from: 5laky on December 18, 2008, 06:41:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on December 18, 2008, 06:07:35 PM
I'm just glad he's among the masses who never listen to the PUCKCAST.
On second thought, I wish he would. He would have stroked out by now if he had.
slurp, slurp, slurp.
I think you've managed to rip Yellon in every puckcast so far. (yeah, I listen)
It's my "I'll be back".
Quote from: Fork on December 18, 2008, 08:56:01 PM
Quote from: 5laky on December 18, 2008, 06:41:30 PM
Quote from: Fork on December 18, 2008, 06:07:35 PM
I'm just glad he's among the masses who never listen to the PUCKCAST.
On second thought, I wish he would. He would have stroked out by now if he had.
slurp, slurp, slurp.
I think you've managed to rip Yellon in every puckcast so far. (yeah, I listen)
It's my "I'll be back".
HOCKEENIGHT has podcasts?!
GOING VIRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I became the latest victim winner. I suppose I was asking for it, basically being a smartass and posting something, I knew would ban me. Oh well. The post wasn't my greatest typing ever but who cares. I am a MORAN. The post I was responding to was this: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/16/695035/wonder-woman-caught-on-tap As a side note this woman is absolutely gorgeous and I was more sarcastic than anything else in the post:
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2m60njr.jpg)
and then later that evening....
(http://i43.tinypic.com/28s8ups.jpg)
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://imgur.com/F11Qh.jpg)
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
Must... not... dongify....
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120226194_632a1d1d51_b.jpg)
YELLON HATES THE TROOPS!
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 05:58:23 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120226194_632a1d1d51_b.jpg)
YELLON HATES THE TROOPS!
FORK IS RIGHT! It's one thing to ban a little faggot like myself, but to ban a respected military man? What a douche
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 19, 2008, 06:58:55 AM
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 05:58:23 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120226194_632a1d1d51_b.jpg)
YELLON HATES THE TROOPS!
FORK IS RIGHT! It's one thing to ban a little faggot like myself, but to ban a respected military man? What a douche
An Officer and a Gentleman, no less.
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 07:43:17 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 19, 2008, 06:58:55 AM
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 05:58:23 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120226194_632a1d1d51_b.jpg)
YELLON HATES THE TROOPS!
FORK IS RIGHT! It's one thing to ban a little faggot like myself, but to ban a respected military man? What a douche
An Officer and a Gentleman, no less.
That girl is hot as dick.
Quote from: TDubbs on December 19, 2008, 08:05:33 AM
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 07:43:17 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 19, 2008, 06:58:55 AM
Quote from: Fork on December 19, 2008, 05:58:23 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 19, 2008, 02:08:10 AM
If I hadn't followed Irish Yeti's link, I probably wouldn't have known about this for several weeks.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3120226194_632a1d1d51_b.jpg)
YELLON HATES THE TROOPS!
FORK IS RIGHT! It's one thing to ban a little faggot like myself, but to ban a respected military man? What a douche
An Officer and a Gentleman, no less.
That girl is hot as dick.
Well surely that can't be the correct analogy...
Quote from: TDubbs on December 19, 2008, 08:05:33 AM
That girl is hot as dick.
You got that right. Every single dude in that section is staring at her with a look of pure joy.
I have never asked the FBI to send me my file out of fear that they won't have one on me. For the same reason I won't even try to join Bleed Cubbie Blue out of fear that they will let me.
Compare, if you will, my parody BCB guidelines from this past August...
Quote from: Thrillho on August 15, 2008, 01:56:11 PMAt BCB, we believe strongly in free speech and in celebrating a diversity of people and of ideas that AL YELLON agrees with. Users are, in general but not in particular, free to express their opinions without fear of retribution, only in fear of having their posting histories deleted in their entirety. The diversity of personalities, beliefs, and styles of people who agree with AL YELLON is exactly what makes BCB the strong and vibrant community of people who agree with AL YELLON that it has become. I pledge to you as proprietor of this site (all that "we" stuff above: bullshit), that I believe in this and want to keep BCB free and open to everyone who agrees with me. In keeping with that pledge, I promise to all of you that I will not delete posts unless I decide to, and will not "censor" in any way, shape or form unless it is either a blatant violation of these guidelines or just something that really, really, really bugs me.
Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of "1 strike and you're out with no warnings whatsoever and no explanation given if AL YELLON deems you unacceptable." Complaints about possible violations of the Community Guidelines or just petty complaints in general should be directed to Al for review and consideration and immediate deletion of posting history if he decides that you totally bug him.
With the current incarnation of the genuine article...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/special/community
QuoteAt BCB, we believe strongly in free speech and in celebrating a diversity of people and of ideas. Users are, in general, free to express their opinions without fear of retribution. The diversity of personalities, beliefs, and styles is exactly what makes BCB the strong and vibrant community that it has become. I pledge to you as proprietor of this site, that I believe in this and want to keep BCB free and open to everyone. In keeping with that pledge, I promise to all of you that I will not delete posts, and will not "censor" in any way, shape or form unless it is a blatant violation of these guidelines. However, in such cases, I reserve the right to delete posts without notice.
...
Consistent with its baseball roots, when it comes to violations of the Community Guidelines, BCB works on a version of ?3 strikes and you're out. Complaints about possible violations of the Community Guidelines should be directed to Al for review and consideration.
I will aim to balance a high tolerance for the importance of free speech and low tolerance for minor or petty complaints, with enforcement of the stated guidelines on behalf of the entire BCB community.
Strike 1: If a violation has occurred, the offending user will be contacted privately and issued a formal strike 1 warning. No other action is taken.
Strike 2: A second violation through this process triggers a strike 2 warning, meaning you?re going to have to watch what you?re doing, because I?ll be watching.
Strike 3: A third violation through this process means some sort of action will be taken. That might be as simple as me contacting you and asking you to "chill out". Or, it might result in you being banned from BCB.
I really don't want to do this, and would only do it in extreme situations; for example, if it seems clear that you have as your primary motive disrupting and/or upsetting the community. In that case, I reserve the right to ban you BEFORE going through the three-strike process.
If I'm not mistaken*, the bolded parts were added at some point after this summer's "unpleasantness."
Perhaps in the immediate wake of ChuckD's friendly letters to Al and his SBNation superiors.
"Um, Al? It seems you blatantly violated your own "community" guidelines here. I suggest you take it upon yourself to change these rules to match your actions. After all, BCB is only 'intended to feel primarily democratic,' right?"*The most recent version of this page at the Wayback Machine is from last February, but it seems to bear my memory out (http://web.archive.org/web/20080207020855/http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/special/community).
Hmmm. Maybe Al's just bitter because he never received his 2008 Cubs Club membership card (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/19/697714/new-tiered-cubs-club-membe#10856305). I mean, what's the point in having a Cubs Club membership if you can't show it off?
Lest you think him a sucker, though, rest assured that Al will
not be upgrading Cubs Club tiers (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/19/697714/new-tiered-cubs-club-membe#10865781)...
QuoteThe other levels have things that are worthwhile, but in this economy they are WAY overpriced.
Well, not until the economy picks up, anyways.
Quote from: djkkt6 on December 23, 2008, 11:17:27 AM
Ahahahaha, I love this mockery of Al's lame ass "name that Cub" thing he's been doing.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/23/700478/tuesday-morning-name-that
Good thing that Al doesn't recognize sarcasm. And I confirmed that with several sources in teh shoutbox.
I didn't even take two steps and my second name, Visanthe, was banned. What a douche:
(http://i44.tinypic.com/2nukso7.jpg)
How does he know all of this?
Quote from: Dave B on December 26, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
How does he know all of this?
Probably some combination of
1) Hit counters usually can tell the website that a user was on before he came to your site, so he'd just look at any new user to see where they came from. Desipio or HJE = ban, sight unseen.
2) ShoutBox. It's public, and anyone can go in there and just watch. Anyone who talks about posting at BCB gets pre-emptively banned by the Editor-in-Chief.
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 26, 2008, 12:26:30 PM
I didn't even take two steps and my second name, Visanthe, was banned. What a douche:
Must've been jealous of the avatar?
Quote from: Zed on December 26, 2008, 02:08:08 PM
Quote from: Dave B on December 26, 2008, 01:49:00 PM
How does he know all of this?
Probably some combination of
1) Hit counters usually can tell the website that a user was on before he came to your site, so he'd just look at any new user to see where they came from. Desipio or HJE = ban, sight unseen.
2) ShoutBox. It's public, and anyone can go in there and just watch. Anyone who talks about posting at BCB gets pre-emptively banned by the Editor-in-Chief.
For someone whose job is to attract readership, that's pretty stupid to categorically deny an entire population of potential readers. Also, he's a fucking Nazi. Fuck him.
One little thing first: I wouldn't advise clicking on the link directly. Copy, and paste it and open in a different tab or window, just so this doesn't go away because this could be high comedy. This is a very interesting post (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/28/703603/what-s-going-on-with-this). This guy asks what's up with Desipio spinoff HJE. In it he says:
QuoteSo I read this site, HJE, along with countless other Cubs related sites, but haven't really followed any of them all that close since the collapse in October (needed a mental break)..so I start reading some over the Christmas holiday, and see that other sites are taking shots at this site. What happened to start that mess? Please don't delete this either..i'm not trying to stir things up, just trying to figure out why people who are "supposed to be on the same team" can't/won't get along!
The last sentence really gave me a laugh, because my first instinct was "I'll just post on there and kind of give him a quick reason why there's the Epic Battle of the Blogs." However, I remembered; I got banned making that possibility non-existent. I'm counting down the time until Al deletes this post, but until then, there could be some fun with it.
Looks like from the comment section that Kurt Evans will be the next to be on the banned list.
Quote from: air2300 on December 28, 2008, 10:30:10 PM
Looks like from the comment section that Kurt Evans will be the next to be on the banned list.
I don't see it happening. Al is afraid of the frightening, all-encompassing power of ...
THE GOAT RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE, biatches.
Quote from: DwightKurtz on December 28, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: air2300 on December 28, 2008, 10:30:10 PM
Looks like from the comment section that Kurt Evans will be the next to be on the banned list.
I don't see it happening. Al is afraid of the frightening, all-encompassing power of ... THE GOAT RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE, biatches.
Until he reads that..
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 28, 2008, 10:37:41 PM
Quote from: DwightKurtz on December 28, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: air2300 on December 28, 2008, 10:30:10 PM
Looks like from the comment section that Kurt Evans will be the next to be on the banned list.
I don't see it happening. Al is afraid of the frightening, all-encompassing power of ... THE GOAT RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE, biatches.
Until he reads that..
Why would he ban KurtEvans for something DwightKurtz said on Desipio? Besides, that post of mine was sammiched between two people whose avatars are boobilicious women. Nobody's paying attention to what I say. I hate Canada, it's fuckin cold up there! I'm the biggest capitalist-loving label whore you've ever met! Apex was right - I'm a piece of shit! But you're not reading this because of the boobs!
Actually what I liked best was the TCobb guy who posted below that cunning Kurt Evans fellow. Apparently 1) a mature individual with a deeper respect for the Cubs makes for a natural ban-meister, 2) banned people who never post on BCB get kicked off because of the character they've yet to portrait (sic), and 3) Al Yellon is approachable to the people who recognize him and say hello not because it tickles his ego for it to happen, but because of his natural kindness. Good to know.
Quote from: DwightKurtz on December 28, 2008, 10:45:14 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 28, 2008, 10:37:41 PM
Quote from: DwightKurtz on December 28, 2008, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: air2300 on December 28, 2008, 10:30:10 PM
Looks like from the comment section that Kurt Evans will be the next to be on the banned list.
I don't see it happening. Al is afraid of the frightening, all-encompassing power of ... THE GOAT RIDERS OF THE APOCALYPSE, biatches.
Until he reads that..
Why would he ban KurtEvans for something DwightKurtz said on Desipio? Besides, that post of mine was sammiched between two people whose avatars are boobilicious women. Nobody's paying attention to what I say. I hate Canada, it's fuckin cold up there! I'm the biggest capitalist-loving label whore you've ever met! Apex was right - I'm a piece of shit! But you're not reading this because of the boobs!
Actually what I liked best was the TCobb guy who posted below that cunning Kurt Evans fellow. Apparently 1) a mature individual with a deeper respect for the Cubs makes for a natural ban-meister, 2) banned people who never post on BCB get kicked off because of the character they've yet to portrait (sic), and 3) Al Yellon is approachable to the people who recognize him and say hello not because it tickles his ego for it to happen, but because of his natural kindness. Good to know.
Also, HE KNOWS WHO THEY ARE!
Quote from: IrishYeti on December 28, 2008, 10:11:29 PM
...This is a very interesting post (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/28/703603/what-s-going-on-with-this)...
Quote from: TCobb1911Alright.
I've never really got to caught up into this whole ordeal, but reading some of the post I read "over there" gives proof that the Internet is seriously used mainly for three things. Porn. Anonymous Insults and Insults that may not be anonymous, but are incredibly unintelligent, childish, and created from some booger eater that has keyboard muscles.
I'm not even going to dive into the whole "banning thing" but I can tell you this much, just read what the parties involved have to say. There is no doubt, in any way, that Al Yellon is a much more mature individual, and has a much deeper respect for the Cubs, and more importantly the game of baseball. When do you see Al cruise around the Internet and try to start a grease fire? You don't, because it doesn't happen. People that get "banned" or whatever you want to call it more than probably receive that treatment because of the character they portrait.
The only reason this pisses me off is because I love BCB. Are there parts of BCB that are annoying? Yeah, but you will get that anywhere in a public forum. Its called maturity, you don't pay attention to the derelicts that post stupid things and pay attention to the people who mean business. I may not get along with everyone, and not everyone is as intelligent as they may think they are, but for the most part BCB's most frequent posters are true fans to the Cubs, and have a deep respect for baseball. If Al was such a "deutsch bag" would he be the most approachable guy to a complete stranger that walks up to him at games? I'm guessing no. What a deutsch bag is, is a guy who creates a site to piss in other people's pools and to gain some sort of mouth-breather fame instead of a true passion for baseball.
Sometimes the bwahaha speaks for itself.
So I'll just say that I hope the character I or my booger eating keyboard muscles portrait "isn't" too deutsch baggy.
Quote from: cubsluver22No need for this type of stuff
I have read alot of cubs blogs. alot of them have good/bad content. I'm not one to praise Al for his every opinion whatsoever. lord knows I dont agree with all of them at all, but I absolutely adore the job Al Yellon does. He has become an everyday part of my life to which I'm extremely thankful for. What I suggest for those of you who dont like his read, is not visiting his site.
What Al does is provide a fair shake site for all cub fans who want to participate. some of the content veers off the intended subject but there are alot of slow news related days to which some like myself are just looking for a good read.
its extremely immature to post pictures like the site linked above posts. to which I say grow up!! Al has a faithful following like myself and we will continue to do so and nothing will change that especially not ignorant,immature posts/sites like this.
thank you for the job you do Al Yellon, you have claimed the spot for best chicago cubs blog on the internet and i dont see that changing. keep up the good work!!
as al yellons faithful following, cubsluver22 spends every moment of his day thinking of al yellon, and his sleeping hours dreaming of al yellon. to which hes really busy. thats why he doesnt have time for apostrophes or shift keys. or standard english syntax.
I find myself conflicted: as much as I'd like the world at large to understand that Al Yellon is a hairless twat scab whose "respect for the game" is only outdone by his shallow ignorance and paper thin skin, I can't help but feel that he
is somehow performing a valuable public service by keeping simps like these busy and occupied well away from the general population.
Like a virtual Lambs Farm or something.
Out of sight, out of mind. And hugs all around!
Post deleted, account still intact.
Quote
Please don't delete this
Damn. He even used the magic word. Didn't work. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/28/703603/what-s-going-on-with-this)
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 29, 2008, 07:19:06 AM
Quote
Please don't delete this
Damn. He even used the magic word. Didn't work. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/28/703603/what-s-going-on-with-this)
And, like a bunch of battered wives, these simpletons will probably blame themselves.
Sometimes Al just loves them
too much.
Next time they'll be super extra careful not to
burn the roast mention another internet web site in Al Yellon's great Candyland of the Mind.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on December 29, 2008, 07:19:06 AM
Quote
Please don't delete this
Damn. He even used the magic word. Didn't work. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/12/28/703603/what-s-going-on-with-this)
"Sorry for the trubba"? Jeezums, I'm tempted to sign up.
Quote from: djkkt6 on December 29, 2008, 09:40:17 AM
He actually deleted that Fan Post (what a gay name... just call it a thread). What a complete loser.
I thought they were called "Diaries" which are of course even gayer than "fan posts".
Quote from: Furious George on December 29, 2008, 12:49:30 AM
If Al was such a "deutsch bag" would he be the most approachable guy to a complete stranger that walks up to him at games? I'm guessing no. What a deutsch bag is, is a guy who creates a site to piss in other people's pools and to gain some sort of mouth-breather fame instead of a true passion for baseball.
[/quote]
Who's a deutsch bag? I googled "German bag" and have a couple options:
A WWII Bread Bag used by German forces:
(http://www.thehistorybunker.co.uk/acatalog/GreenBB450.jpg)
Uh-oh, Nazi comparisons!
Deutsch Fun Bags?
(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m231/thomas33665588/ClaudiaSchiffer.jpg)
Why does she hate Yellon so much?
After this, I think the Desipio game NEEDS to be in the bleachers.
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Fewer Deutsch bags?
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI Desipio fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn Viking dong pics and rugby erotica.
Slow hot stove season'd
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
Except it would be pictures of puppies, sunshine, and lemon drops. And possibly pictures of Koufax's historic perfect game against the Cubs.
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube? Maybe You Tube is really just a safety valve. Without You Tube this guy would probably run for the office of senator from Idaho.
Quote from: CBStew on December 29, 2008, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube?
Information wants to be free. Must I repost the "Atlantis" video before I get a chance to more carefully edit it?
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 01:55:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on December 29, 2008, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube?
Information wants to be free. Must I repost the "Atlantis" video before I get a chance to more carefully edit it?
Who says? I got a report sitting here on my desk that is supposed to be sitting on a desk 2 buildings away. (Don't say e-mail it, too many large pretty pictures) Anyway, there it sits, and it ain't going anywhere unless it gets 2 homemade cookies and a cup of Kona.
That ain't free.
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on December 29, 2008, 02:37:09 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 01:55:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on December 29, 2008, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube?
Information wants to be free. Must I repost the "Atlantis" video before I get a chance to more carefully edit it?
Who says? I got a report sitting here on my desk that is supposed to be sitting on a desk 2 buildings away. (Don't say e-mail it, too many large pretty pictures) Anyway, there it sits, and it ain't going anywhere unless it gets 2 homemade cookies and a cup of Kona.
That ain't free.
Is it a dossier? I've always wanted to be handed a dossier.
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 02:41:09 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on December 29, 2008, 02:37:09 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 01:55:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on December 29, 2008, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube?
Information wants to be free. Must I repost the "Atlantis" video before I get a chance to more carefully edit it?
Who says? I got a report sitting here on my desk that is supposed to be sitting on a desk 2 buildings away. (Don't say e-mail it, too many large pretty pictures) Anyway, there it sits, and it ain't going anywhere unless it gets 2 homemade cookies and a cup of Kona.
That ain't free.
Is it a dossier? I've always wanted to be handed a dossier.
Do you think Al keeps dossiers on all of us? I bet he does. Probably keeps them in the bottom drawer of his Officially Licensed Chicago Cubs filing cabinet. But not in his Officially Licensed Chicago Cubs filing folders. That would be ridiculous since we don't deserve those.
Quote from: ChuckD on December 29, 2008, 03:14:35 PM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 02:41:09 PM
Quote from: The Uncouth Sloth on December 29, 2008, 02:37:09 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 01:55:33 PM
Quote from: CBStew on December 29, 2008, 01:07:03 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on December 29, 2008, 10:35:18 AM
Quote from: 5laky on December 29, 2008, 10:26:49 AM
Quote from: Kerm on December 29, 2008, 10:20:26 AM
Andy is so very right when he says thank GOD for BCB. Can you imagine if all those fucking idiots were posting over here?
Kind of like when the ITI fucks came over here and posted loads of gay porn.
He clearly states that he's not gay. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaTH-NWFfZ8)
Sometimes I wonder if I understand anything that is going on. Why on Earth would anyone bother to post that on You Tube?
Information wants to be free. Must I repost the "Atlantis" video before I get a chance to more carefully edit it?
Who says? I got a report sitting here on my desk that is supposed to be sitting on a desk 2 buildings away. (Don't say e-mail it, too many large pretty pictures) Anyway, there it sits, and it ain't going anywhere unless it gets 2 homemade cookies and a cup of Kona.
That ain't free.
Is it a dossier? I've always wanted to be handed a dossier.
Do you think Al keeps dossiers on all of us? I bet he does. Probably keeps them in the bottom drawer of his Officially Licensed Chicago Cubs filing cabinet. But not in his Officially Licensed Chicago Cubs filing folders. That would be ridiculous since we don't deserve those.
He probably has a file on you, sir.
You ever get a response to your friendly letters?
(Beyond Al's
ex post facto CYA rule changes, of course.)
Quote from: Furious George on December 29, 2008, 03:18:09 PM
He probably has a file on you, sir.
You ever get a response to your friendly letters?
(Beyond Al's ex post facto CYA rule changes, of course.)
Maybe, but it (like everything Al writes) was probably 6,000 words and not read by me.
I don't know why or how, but my account has yet to be banned by Al. Shocking, to tell the truth.
Here's the question that begs asking...
Has he been invited to guest on an Andy/Kerm podcast yet?
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Teehee, that's me.
Quote from: Aisle 239 on December 29, 2008, 05:52:40 PM
Quote from: RV on August 26, 2008, 10:02:48 AM
Quote from: He Who Dares to Question AlOh Lordy, why Marquis?
Teehee, that's me.
Shut up, Pole. You're a Deutsche.
I'm usually one of the ones calling for benign neglect, but this one might be too damn good to pass up...
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349)
Have at it.
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
I'm usually one of the ones calling for benign neglect
Seeing as how you've mentioned him in about 80% of your puckcasts, I'm, not so sure how seriously we should take your call.
Quote from: Mike Douche on January 14, 2009, 10:26:57 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
I'm usually one of the ones calling for benign neglect
Seeing as how you've mentioned him in about 80% of your puckcasts, I'm, not so sure how seriously we should take your call.
I think he's an asshole of mythic proportions, but I generally leave him and his shitty blog alone.
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
I'm usually one of the ones calling for benign neglect, but this one might be too damn good to pass up...
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349)
Have at it.
There's little chance of him winning, but 19 more votes
would vault him into the top 10.
This means Al will start hating the Blackhawks.
Quote from: Fork on January 14, 2009, 10:10:15 AM
I'm usually one of the ones calling for benign neglect, but this one might be too damn good to pass up...
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65349)
Have at it.
Ooo, I'll play (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65350).
OK, who's using the name "smoothjazzman"? I love it!!!
Quote from: Dave B on January 14, 2009, 10:34:29 AM
This means Al will start hating the Blackhawks.
One can only hope.
DPD.
More stuff to vote on over there, if you're so inclined...
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/28593 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/28593)
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/28592 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/28592)
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65352 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65352)
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65351 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/65351)
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/61713 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/61713)
http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/61714 (http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/blogs/show/61714)
This will be gone by the morning... But I took a screenshot of it already so all is not lost.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/17/726972/lemmings-and-gentlemen-gue
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 18, 2009, 03:35:10 AM
This will be gone by the morning... But I took a screenshot of it already so all is not lost.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/17/726972/lemmings-and-gentlemen-gue
It doesn't need naked-paddleball shots, does it?
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 18, 2009, 03:35:10 AM
This will be gone by the morning... But I took a screenshot of it already so all is not lost.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/17/726972/lemmings-and-gentlemen-gue
And the screen shot is where?
Without so much as a chance to even broach the subject of naturism:
(http://home.uchicago.edu/~ghajek/screen-7.jpg)
In order of top to bottom:
http://i44.tinypic.com/11v1veq.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/1pi1ec.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/k9jbed.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2hcjj87.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/fdxg6p.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2v8g2ae.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2u9oi2q.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2i06hw7.jpg (say what you want about this guy but the girl is kinda cute. Definitely fuck-worthy... Just sayin)
http://i40.tinypic.com/10i8p47.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2cn2py.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2db5dea.jpg
Enjoy cocksuckers..
*I just noticed ACB had a link to 9 screenshots.. I didn't look at them but they might be missing a comment or two that I got in there.
Quote from: IrishYeti on January 18, 2009, 12:09:38 PM
http://i44.tinypic.com/2i06hw7.jpg (say what you want about this guy but the girl is kinda cute. Definitely fuck-worthy... Just sayin)
Unclear on the concept?
http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/
I know who you are.
In before lock.
(crosses fingers. prays.)
Quote from: ~Apex on January 18, 2009, 01:08:31 PM
In before lock.
(crosses fingers. prays.)
APEX IS RIGHT!!
Quote from: DwightKurtz on January 18, 2009, 11:21:43 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 18, 2009, 01:08:31 PM
In before lock.
(crosses fingers. prays.)
APEX IS RIGHT!!
Anyone else notice they've never seen Kurt and Rachel Maddow in the same place?
Fork is obsessed with Rachel Maddow.
Quote from: Mike Douche on January 19, 2009, 08:29:39 AM
Fork is obsessed with Rachel Maddow.
I'd play Little Dutch Boy with her.
Quote from: djkkt6 on January 19, 2009, 09:24:29 AM
NOTE FROM AL: This was written by Jessica who was at these two sessions. I added a few commas and paragraph breaks.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/18/727614/business-farm-panels-at-th
LOL
QuoteThey promissed to work with fans (possibly setting up a direct text messaging system) to complain to security about rowdy fans.
Al Yellon better pray they get this system up and running before this season's Desipio bleacher game.
DRUNK IN BOWLING SHIRT CLAIMING 2 B ME PLZ REMOVE THXQuoteI of course asked about Sam Fuld. I wanted to know that since he is 27 and the Cubs don't seem to have a place for him would it maybe be better to trade or release him rather than stash him in Iowa. Fleita responded that he had been snake bit with injuries at the wrong time, but was now healthy and had a great winter league. He is clearly a big Fuld fan and thinks he is basically one unfortunate injury to somebody else from being on the MLB team and they need to keep him.
Who are they trying to fool with this SAM FULD shit? It's like some crazy experiment in messing with people's heads.
Now you're going to have the Cub fan who thinks he knows more about the team than you tell you that SAM FULD is a dark horse to make the opening day roster.
The only logical step, from there, is to stop being friends with that person.
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2009, 09:43:31 AM
Al Yellon better pray they get this system up and running before this season's Desipio bleacher game.
DRUNK IN BOWLING SHIRT CLAIMING 2 B ME PLZ REMOVE THX
Guys who don't drink, yet wear bowling shirts are still OK though?
Quote from: Tank on January 19, 2009, 09:43:31 AM
QuoteThey promissed to work with fans (possibly setting up a direct text messaging system) to complain to security about rowdy fans.
Al Yellon better pray they get this system up and running before this season's Desipio bleacher game.
Like we need to be there to send texts!
I think, "Some bald guy keeps littering with these stupid business cards!" should do it.
Don't those idiots realize that making shit up fun of NSBB is generally my thing? Not BCB.
I'll be damned banned.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j74/KurtEvans/bannedbcb.jpg)
Quote from: DwightKurtz on January 19, 2009, 10:48:41 PM
I'll be damned banned.
Why the fuck would he ban you? What a chode. I see the link to GROTA is still up. For now.
SMS message received:
NERDS IN LF BLEACHERS PHOTOSHOPPING ASSHOLE ONTO MY MOUTH PLZ HAV ARRESTED THX--BCB EIC AL YELLON
Editted to fix my right-left dyslexia.
Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2009, 10:32:43 AM
SMS message received:
NERDS IN RF BLEACHERS PHOTOSHOPPING ASSHOLE ONTO MY MOUTH PLZ HAV ARRESTED THX--BCB EIC AL YELLON
If they actually implement this, why do I think the security staff will begin calling the trivial annoyance texts "Yellons", and send the newbs to go check them out?
Quote from: Kermit, B. on January 20, 2009, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: DwightKurtz on January 19, 2009, 10:48:41 PM
I'll be damned banned.
Why the fuck would he ban you? What a chode. I see the link to GROTA is still up. For now.
Simple:
he knows who he is.
Quote from: Fork on January 20, 2009, 10:39:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2009, 10:32:43 AM
SMS message received:
NERDS IN RF BLEACHERS PHOTOSHOPPING ASSHOLE ONTO MY MOUTH PLZ HAV ARRESTED THX--BCB EIC AL YELLON
If they actually implement this, why do I think the security staff will begin calling the trivial annoyance texts "Yellons", and send the newbs to go check them out?
What's SMS?
/nevermind, wikied it
Quote from: A Goat on January 20, 2009, 11:45:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 20, 2009, 10:39:05 AM
Quote from: Tank on January 20, 2009, 10:32:43 AM
SMS message received:
NERDS IN RF BLEACHERS PHOTOSHOPPING ASSHOLE ONTO MY MOUTH PLZ HAV ARRESTED THX--BCB EIC AL YELLON
If they actually implement this, why do I think the security staff will begin calling the trivial annoyance texts "Yellons", and send the newbs to go check them out?
What's SMS?
/nevermind, wikied it
Sap, y'all... GOOGLE IT.
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j74/KurtEvans/bcbunbannedface.jpg)
I totally get that Kur Tevans photofunmakepicturechange.
I enjoy how some people are an amazing combination of fat, lazy, and self-entitled that they
think that they should be the fun police but also that they shouldn't be bothered to walk the
maximum of 15 feet to an usher.
Wrigley is over-policed as it is. I have no problem kicking out drunken morans who've hit the
pass out level or fags fighting, because fuck them I'm trying to watch the game. But I think
every fan has the right to chant/yell whatever they want that isn't all the way up to hate
crime level.
As full disclosure, I did once rat out a guy to an usher when he showed up in the 4th inning
with slicked back hair, a leather jacket, and sat in front of me and started smoking and blowing
smoke back into my face and was a cunt when I asked him to cut it out. Fuck that guy and fuck
New York.
COLLAR POPPERS AND HIPPIE LONGHAIRS CALLED ME BUTTCHUGGER PLZ BAN FROM BLEACHERS 4 LIFE THX BIG AL
Quote from: Pre on January 20, 2009, 11:26:25 PM
I enjoy how some people are an amazing combination of fat, lazy, and self-entitled that they
think that they should be the fun police but also that they shouldn't be bothered to walk the
maximum of 15 feet to an usher.
Wrigley is over-policed as it is. I have no problem kicking out drunken morans who've hit the
pass out level or fags fighting, because fuck them I'm trying to watch the game. But I think
every fan has the right to chant/yell whatever they want that isn't all the way up to hate
crime level.
As full disclosure, I did once rat out a guy to an usher when he showed up in the 4th inning
with slicked back hair, a leather jacket, and sat in front of me and started smoking and blowing
smoke back into my face and was a cunt when I asked him to cut it out. Fuck that guy and fuck
New York.
You fucker.
I missed the rest of the game because of you.
Quote from: Pre on January 20, 2009, 11:26:25 PM
I enjoy how some people are an amazing combination of fat, lazy, and self-entitled that they
think that they should be the fun police but also that they shouldn't be bothered to walk the
maximum of 15 feet to an usher.
Wrigley is over-policed as it is. I have no problem kicking out drunken morans who've hit the
pass out level or fags fighting, because fuck them I'm trying to watch the game. But I think
every fan has the right to chant/yell whatever they want that isn't all the way up to hate
crime level.
As full disclosure, I did once rat out a guy to an usher when he showed up in the 4th inning
with slicked back hair, a leather jacket, and sat in front of me and started smoking and blowing
smoke back into my face and was a cunt when I asked him to cut it out. Fuck that guy and fuck
New York.
It's too bad you're generally so mellow, because angry Pre is awesome.
Anyone else notice Uncle Fester finally removed the word "community" from his blog?
Quote from: Fork on January 21, 2009, 09:56:47 AM
Anyone else notice Uncle Fester finally removed the word "community" from his blog?
I did not notice.
For obvious reasons.
Quote from: Tank on January 21, 2009, 09:59:29 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 21, 2009, 09:56:47 AM
Anyone else notice Uncle Fester finally removed the word "community" from his blog?
I did not notice.
For obvious reasons.
You wanted to pretend it didn't hai
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Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
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Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
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Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
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Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
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Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
Quote from: Jon on February 14, 2009, 02:35:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 14, 2009, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was
straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Quote from: Tonker on February 15, 2009, 01:54:27 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 14, 2009, 02:35:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
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Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
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Quote from: Tonker on February 15, 2009, 01:54:27 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 14, 2009, 02:35:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 14, 2009, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
To share an old family secret... my grandmother was a Dutch.
Quote from: ~Apex on February 15, 2009, 09:35:37 AM
Quote from: CT III on February 15, 2009, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: Tonker on February 15, 2009, 01:54:27 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 14, 2009, 02:35:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 14, 2009, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
To share an old family secret... my grandmother was a Dutch.
As long as I don't have to work with Irish.
Quote from: Oleg on February 15, 2009, 10:36:06 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 15, 2009, 09:35:37 AM
Quote from: CT III on February 15, 2009, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: Tonker on February 15, 2009, 01:54:27 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 14, 2009, 02:35:46 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
Quote from: Andy on February 14, 2009, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
To share an old family secret... my grandmother was a Dutch.
As long as I don't have to work with Irish.
Lay off Eastern European
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Quote from: ~Apex on February 14, 2009, 01:57:28 PM
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Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
To share an old family secret... my grandmother was a Dutch.
As long as I don't have to work with Irish.
Lay off Eastern European
Damn you fascist Irishman.
At least you're gay.
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Quote from: ChuckD on February 13, 2009, 06:28:28 PM
MODS! (http://www.kottke.org/08/12/does-the-broken-windows-theory-hold-online)
Huh? Does this mean I actually have to start moderating now? Or is Desipio so beautiful that it keeps you heathens calm and behav-y?
I think that article is shite. I think a messageboard reflects the personality of the moderators. I like to swear and make fun of people and so do all of you, so we basically make fun of each other all day. Others are uptight and devoid of any complex thought and take everything personally, and rejoice in the ability to ban others from challenging their illusion of "fun."
Shut up, Paul. You're a douche.
Dammit, Apex. I thought this message board was whites only. I'm out.
I thought it was straight whites only. You won't be hearing from me again.
EDIT : My only consolation is that there are no Jews around these parts.
Go back to Austrailia.
To share an old family secret... my grandmother was a Dutch.
As long as I don't have to work with Irish.
Lay off Eastern European
Damn you fascist Irishman. At least you're gay.
South Carolina racist.
So one of Al's minions, Kasey,has had a a wesbite with various strange and kitschy Cubs items on it (http://ignarski.tripod.com/cubs.html) (A warning to Thrill and any other designers/art geeks: Looking at this sight may cause you to go blind). Judging by the site, it was built in 1999 and hasn't been updated since about 2003, but one area of his site where Kasey has actually done some useful work is the area that lists all of the Cubs uniform numbers in history (http://cubsbythenumbers.com/cubs-all-time.html)
So I see today where our favorite opportunistic, lowest-common denominator Cub fan got the brilliant idea to make a book out of the Cubs numbers. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/22/767584/book-preview-cubs-by-the-n) What's funny, as Al details it, is that there had been a "numbers" book published by the Mets a year earlier, and this is what got Al to do one for the Cubs (not that swiping ideas (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/section/the-cub-can-of-worms) from other people (http://hirejimessian.com/category/lists/the-bottom-126/) is new to Al). The best part, though? This Kasey fella actually
knew the author of the Mets book.
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
So let's recap. 50 year old virgin who posts his Cubs Donruss card at his website develops a list of Cub uniform numbers. He actually knows a guy who developed a book on the same concept for the Mets. So Al, sensing no opportunity too great to exploit, comes around to horn in on the guy's actions,. Al did not come up with the idea
nor did he get Kasey in touch with somebody that he didn't already know to develop it in book form. He just basically inserted himself into the concept without bringing anything to the table. Kasey does all of the heavy lifting and Al doesn't do jack. And just guess who's name goes first on the book?
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/74049/cbtncover.jpg)
What a chode licker.
I can't wait until Topps sues them for all four dollars of their profit for using one of their cards on the cover without permission.
Jesus Herbert Walker Christ, that is the worst page design I've seen in over 10 years...
Wait... what? You're upset that Al decided to make a book because Kasey is the one who tracks all the numbers? Of all reasons to laugh at Al, that's a pretty dumb one.
Quote from: Andy on February 23, 2009, 09:44:50 AM
I can't wait until Topps sues them for all four dollars of their profit for using one of their cards on the cover without permission.
Wait a second, look at the Sandberg card. That's 1983 Topps, right?
(https://www.beckett.com/images/pgitems/475980101.jpg)
Quote from: Brownie on February 23, 2009, 10:13:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 23, 2009, 09:44:50 AM
I can't wait until Topps sues them for all four dollars of their profit for using one of their cards on the cover without permission.
Wait a second, look at the Sandberg card. That's 1983 Topps, right?
(https://www.beckett.com/images/pgitems/475980101.jpg)
yeah that's '83.
Quote from: Jake from TMS on February 23, 2009, 10:17:53 AM
Quote from: Brownie on February 23, 2009, 10:13:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 23, 2009, 09:44:50 AM
I can't wait until Topps sues them for all four dollars of their profit for using one of their cards on the cover without permission.
Wait a second, look at the Sandberg card. That's 1983 Topps, right?
(https://www.beckett.com/images/pgitems/475980101.jpg)
yeah that's '83.
Ryno and Gwynn were the hot numbers in the '83 set.
Of course, Sandberg's TRUE Rookie Card is the 1982 Cubs/Red Lobster card, given away the same weekend they retired Banks' number, and had a great old-timers day.
I'd like to read that foreword by Pat Hughes, mostly just to see if the fifth paragraph was written by Cory Provus right before he left.
Quote from: MAD on February 23, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
Skyhorse certainly seems to have a broad portfolio.
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/280.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/149.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
Sort of like Loompanics Lite.
Quote from: Wheezer on February 23, 2009, 01:54:05 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 23, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
Skyhorse certainly seems to have a broad portfolio.
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/280.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/149.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
Sort of like Loompanics Lite.
Even TDubbs might enjoy this Wheezer post.
Provided someone explains the meaning of "portfolio" to him.
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2009, 01:56:21 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on February 23, 2009, 01:54:05 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 23, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
Skyhorse certainly seems to have a broad portfolio.
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/280.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/149.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
Sort of like Loompanics Lite.
Even TDubbs might enjoy this Wheezer post.
Provided someone explains the meaning of "portfolio" to him.
Is "Portfolio" a fancy Eye-talian way to say "Weinis?"
Quote from: Jon on February 23, 2009, 01:57:49 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2009, 01:56:21 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on February 23, 2009, 01:54:05 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 23, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
Skyhorse certainly seems to have a broad portfolio.
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/280.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/149.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
Sort of like Loompanics Lite.
Even TDubbs might enjoy this Wheezer post.
Provided someone explains the meaning of "portfolio" to him.
Is "Portfolio" a fancy Eye-talian way to say "Weinis?"
My favorite thing they have is the chili cheese dog, no onions.
Quote from: Wheezer on February 23, 2009, 01:54:05 PM
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
I like that the word "and" is bolded in the byline (is it still called a byline on book covers?), just in case there's any question about it.
Quote from: Oleg on February 23, 2009, 03:20:52 PM
is it still called a byline on book covers?
I've never heard the term used. It's of no particular use to the typesetter, and covers are just copy soup from an editorial perspective.
Quote from: Fork on February 23, 2009, 11:32:35 AM
Quote from: Jake from TMS on February 23, 2009, 10:17:53 AM
Quote from: Brownie on February 23, 2009, 10:13:14 AM
Quote from: Andy on February 23, 2009, 09:44:50 AM
I can't wait until Topps sues them for all four dollars of their profit for using one of their cards on the cover without permission.
Wait a second, look at the Sandberg card. That's 1983 Topps, right?
(https://www.beckett.com/images/pgitems/475980101.jpg)
yeah that's '83.
Ryno and Gwynn were the hot numbers in the '83 set.
Of course, Sandberg's TRUE Rookie Card is the 1982 Cubs/Red Lobster card, given away the same weekend they retired Banks' number, and had a great old-timers day.
I think Wade Boggs was an 83 Topps rookie too.
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
actually my name hasn't been banned. schwagg659@hotmail.com password phishrocks. have fun guys.
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:47:36 AM
actually my name hasn't been banned. schwagg659@hotmail.com password phishrocks. have fun guys.
Shut up schwagg, you're a schwagg.
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:31:15 AM
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vghhsn.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on February 24, 2009, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:31:15 AM
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vghhsn.jpg)
SpongeBob!
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2009, 10:28:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 24, 2009, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:31:15 AM
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vghhsn.jpg)
Patrick!
Precision'd.
Quote from: Jon on February 24, 2009, 11:07:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2009, 10:28:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 24, 2009, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:31:15 AM
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vghhsn.jpg)
Patrick!
Precision'd.
Look closer.
ho-ly-shit
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/24/769197/bcb-101-an-overview-of-pos
Quote from: djkkt6 on February 24, 2009, 12:22:02 PM
ho-ly-shit
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/24/769197/bcb-101-an-overview-of-pos
"Stylistically, I have chosen to have all my headlines begin each word with a capital letter. You don't have to do that, but if you do, you'll match the site style and -- well, it'd make me happier."
What a fucking cunt.
Pretty high opinion of himself, eh?
Doesn't that bald cocksucker realize he's nothing more than a fucking SPORTS BLOGGER, and all sports bloggers are basically losers?
Jesus H.W. Christ...it's as if he thinks doing a write up on every Star Trek episode somehow makes him Captain Fucking Kirk.
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Is a dictatorship a "community"?
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
I have to admit, I went down to check out the comments and those 'tards are in lockstep with Herr Yellon, not only agreeing to the rules, but openly praising him. I wonder if he drives to work or floats there on his cloud of judgment.
Poor Headline: What Do You Guys Make of This? (this is an actual FanPost headline from last week)
Good Headline: Seriously, What The Fuck Are We Doing Here Following This Schmucks Guidelines?
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2009, 11:14:50 AM
Quote from: Jon on February 24, 2009, 11:07:40 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 24, 2009, 10:28:31 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on February 24, 2009, 10:15:37 AM
Quote from: schwagg on February 24, 2009, 02:31:15 AM
if it makes you feel better, i've been a ghost on your site, (absolutley love it), for a year. i got banned by association from BCB. this is my first post. fuck you. you are all paul is a douche. congrats. you got a new desipio. btw, you are all douches.
(http://i41.tinypic.com/vghhsn.jpg)
Patrick!
Precision'd.
Look closer.
Needing new glasses'd.
Quote from: Al Yellon on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site.
Really? That's THE most concise way you can find to describe your site?
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2009, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: Al Yellon on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", "A Repository Of Hopeless Idiots Avoiding Intellectually Honest Discourse And Critical Analysis Since February 9th, 2005" and that's the most concise way I can describe this site.
Really? That's THE most concise way you can find to describe your site?
I think mine is more concise.
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 01:55:53 PM
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2009, 01:48:30 PM
Quote from: Al Yellon on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", "A Repository Of Hopeless Idiots Avoiding Intellectually Honest Discourse And Critical Analysis Since February 9th, 2005" and that's the most concise way I can describe this site.
Really? That's THE most concise way you can find to describe your site?
I think mine is more concise.
Yes, but certainly not as pithy.
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
They already drove JD away.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
But I don't know what to think about this post. SHUT IT DOWN!!!!!!!
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
Who's TDubbs?
Quote from: Oleg on February 24, 2009, 03:35:15 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
Who's TDubbs?
I heard the "T" stands for "Trotsky".
QuotePoor Headline: Orlando Hudson (this is an actual FanPost headline from last weekend)
Good Headline: Should The Cubs Have Gone After Orlando Hudson?
TCR's headline from yesterday at 7:10 p.m.: Should the Cubs Have Signed Orlando Hudson? (http://www.thecubreporter.com/2009/02/23/should-cubs-have-signed-orlando-hudson)
Fuck you, Dane Yellon. Seriously.
Quote from: Fork on February 24, 2009, 03:36:05 PM
Quote from: Oleg on February 24, 2009, 03:35:15 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
Who's TDubbs?
I heard the "T" stands for "Trotsky".
[Paul'sBoutique]...and the "D" is for "Diamonds."[/Paul'sBouique]
Quote from: Fork on February 24, 2009, 03:36:05 PM
Quote from: Oleg on February 24, 2009, 03:35:15 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
Who's TDubbs?
I heard the "T" stands for "Trotsky".
His first name is Troy.
Quote from: BH on February 24, 2009, 04:26:17 PM
His first name is Troy.
(http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Shows/G_L/Hi_Hp/highSchoolMusical/crops/high-school-musical-efron7.jpg)
Oh god, why?
QuoteSharp-eyed BCB reader Beaushek noticed this last night and posted this FanShot, but I wanted to take this space this morning to officially announce that SBN and Yahoo! Sports have partnered to put posts from SBN blogs on team pages at Yahoo.
You can see it this morning at Yahoo's Cubs page -- there is a box with BCB front-page posts prominently featured right below Yahoo's own news headlines.
Here's a typical BCB douche:
http://www.sbnation.com/users/neverAcquiesce
Feel free to mock him greatly.
Quote from: Dave B on February 25, 2009, 11:22:32 AM
Here's a typical BCB douche:
http://www.sbnation.com/users/neverAcquiesce
Feel free to mock him greatly.
Gareth from the British Office posts on BCB? Is that what we're mocking?
Quote from: dbal on February 25, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
Oh god, why?
QuoteSharp-eyed BCB reader Beaushek noticed this last night and posted this FanShot, but I wanted to take this space this morning to officially announce that SBN and Yahoo! Sports have partnered to put posts from SBN blogs on team pages at Yahoo.
You can see it this morning at Yahoo's Cubs page -- there is a box with BCB front-page posts prominently featured right below Yahoo's own news headlines.
Has he bragged about this (http://www.chicagosbestblogs.com/sports.html) yet? Pretty fast company there.
Quote from: Fork on February 25, 2009, 02:37:17 PM
Quote from: dbal on February 25, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
Oh god, why?
QuoteSharp-eyed BCB reader Beaushek noticed this last night and posted this FanShot, but I wanted to take this space this morning to officially announce that SBN and Yahoo! Sports have partnered to put posts from SBN blogs on team pages at Yahoo.
You can see it this morning at Yahoo's Cubs page -- there is a box with BCB front-page posts prominently featured right below Yahoo's own news headlines.
Has he bragged about this (http://www.chicagosbestblogs.com/sports.html) yet? Pretty fast company there.
No way, man. Some of those blogs are about as savory as a shit sandwich.
Quote from: Canadouche on February 25, 2009, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: Fork on February 25, 2009, 02:37:17 PM
Quote from: dbal on February 25, 2009, 11:01:35 AM
Oh god, why?
QuoteSharp-eyed BCB reader Beaushek noticed this last night and posted this FanShot, but I wanted to take this space this morning to officially announce that SBN and Yahoo! Sports have partnered to put posts from SBN blogs on team pages at Yahoo.
You can see it this morning at Yahoo's Cubs page -- there is a box with BCB front-page posts prominently featured right below Yahoo's own news headlines.
Has he bragged about this (http://www.chicagosbestblogs.com/sports.html) yet? Pretty fast company there.
No way, man. Some ALL of those blogs are about as savory as a shit sandwich.
Quote from: Slakee on February 24, 2009, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
They already drove JD away.
If JD is anywhere but here, I want to be there.
Quote from: Simmer on February 25, 2009, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 24, 2009, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
They already drove JD away.
If JD is anywhere but here, I want to be there.
There's a little bit of JD in all of us, dontchathink?
Quote from: MAD on February 25, 2009, 05:43:29 PM
Quote from: Simmer on February 25, 2009, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 24, 2009, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
They already drove JD away.
If JD is anywhere but here, I want to be there.
There's a little bit of JD in all of us, dontchathink?
There has been at one time or another. Usually when you're asleep.
I'm still around. Just waitin' for baseball to get goin'. Once the season starts, we're gonna go back to gripin' about the cubs, right?
Quote from: JD on February 25, 2009, 08:34:48 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 25, 2009, 05:43:29 PM
Quote from: Simmer on February 25, 2009, 05:35:07 PM
Quote from: Slakee on February 24, 2009, 02:29:16 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on February 24, 2009, 02:17:10 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 24, 2009, 12:42:24 PM
QuoteBCB is NOT a message board. It isn't a talk radio call-in show. The headline at the top of the page reads "A Chicago Cubs Fan Community Since February 9, 2005", and that's the most concise way I can describe this site. BCB itself is a blog, one which has built a community feel to it over the last 4 years. And unlike some blogs that talk at you, BCB offers FanPosts and FanShots where you can drive the conversation.
Delusional self-importance, thy name is Al Yellon.
All this time I have ripped on Al for being a self-important doucheface--which he is--but seriously. How can any self-respecting "fan" stand to spend their time at a place where this schoolmarm is constantly telling them how to express themsleves? As bad as Al is, his legions--for actually sitting though his 13,000 word finger-wagging lecture and subsequently agreeing to his cockamanie new rules--need to be naturally selected out of the gene pool.
Dolan is right. Thank God those idiots are over there instead of over here, ruining this place. If this place is going to get ruined, at least it's going to be by someone who thinks for himself. Like TDubbs.
They already drove JD away.
If JD is anywhere but here, I want to be there.
There's a little bit of JD in all of us, dontchathink?
There has been at one time or another. Usually when you're asleep.
I'm still around. Just waitin' for baseball to get goin'. Once the season starts, we're gonna go back to gripin' about the cubs, right?
I'd gripe about the Cubs, but they stayed alive and trail the Dodgers 3-1. Lilly's pitching Game 5, right?
OK... this
could be a new low.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs
QuoteErin Andrews Rocks: Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT
For the last two days, starting as a total joke, a number of us posted pictures of ESPN's Erin Andrews in the game threads. On Wednesday, just after this was done, Micah Hoffpauir hit a grand slam. Yesterday, just after this was done, Jake Fox hit a three-run homer.
In an effort to generate some offense before today's game even starts, I present the following photo of Erin Andrews:
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/112280/232i2341celebutopiabarrmr3_medium.jpg)
That is, of course, Bar Refaeli. Amazing.
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 12:44:51 PM
OK... this could be a new low.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs
QuoteErin Andrews Rocks: Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT
For the last two days, starting as a total joke, a number of us posted pictures of ESPN's Erin Andrews in the game threads. On Wednesday, just after this was done, Micah Hoffpauir hit a grand slam. Yesterday, just after this was done, Jake Fox hit a three-run homer.
In an effort to generate some offense before today's game even starts, I present the following photo of Erin Andrews:
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/112280/232i2341celebutopiabarrmr3_medium.jpg)
That is, of course, Bar Refaeli. Amazing.
Natch. Al's made no secret his desire to see the Cubs get no-hit.
Quote from: Fork on February 27, 2009, 01:04:00 PM
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 12:44:51 PM
OK... this could be a new low.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs
QuoteErin Andrews Rocks: Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT
For the last two days, starting as a total joke, a number of us posted pictures of ESPN's Erin Andrews in the game threads. On Wednesday, just after this was done, Micah Hoffpauir hit a grand slam. Yesterday, just after this was done, Jake Fox hit a three-run homer.
In an effort to generate some offense before today's game even starts, I present the following photo of Erin Andrews:
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/112280/232i2341celebutopiabarrmr3_medium.jpg)
That is, of course, Bar Refaeli. Amazing.
Natch. Al's made no secret his desire to see the Cubs get no-hit.
A couple of things...
In terms of searching Google for images, Bar Refaeli and Erin Andrews are quite different.
Al's an idiot.
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 12:44:51 PM
OK... this could be a new low.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs
QuoteErin Andrews Rocks: Cubs vs. Rangers at Surprise, Friday 2/27, 2:05 CT
For the last two days, starting as a total joke, a number of us posted pictures of ESPN's Erin Andrews in the game threads. On Wednesday, just after this was done, Micah Hoffpauir hit a grand slam. Yesterday, just after this was done, Jake Fox hit a three-run homer.
In an effort to generate some offense before today's game even starts, I present the following photo of Erin Andrews:
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/112280/232i2341celebutopiabarrmr3_medium.jpg)
That is, of course, Bar Refaeli. Amazing.
The fact that he is a dumb fuck is not, of course, Al's fault (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs#12576414).
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 12:44:51 PM
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/112280/232i2341celebutopiabarrmr3_medium.jpg)
That is, of course, Bar Refaeli. Amazing.
next page'd
Bar Rafaeli and Erin Andrews are no Rally Carp.
Quote from: Brownie on February 27, 2009, 04:13:49 PM
Bar Rafaeli and Erin Andrews are no Rally Carp.
Ah, good old RallyCarp. Who could forget her?
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3503/jessicaw.gif)
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2009, 04:21:04 PM
Quote from: Brownie on February 27, 2009, 04:13:49 PM
Bar Rafaeli and Erin Andrews are no Rally Carp.
Ah, good old RallyCarp. Who could forget her?
(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/3503/jessicaw.gif)
Yamahama it's Fright Night!
Thread cured...
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4m8t6ok.jpg)
Quote from: Tank on February 27, 2009, 04:26:20 PM
Thread cured...
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4m8t6ok.jpg)
Oh, is that ... is THAT Rally Carp? Because this other site purported that the girl I posted was, in fact, the Rally Carp.
Another data point:
(http://desmoines.metromix.com/content_image/full/736635/560/370)
Source http://desmoines.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/photogallery/halloween-at-drink/736573/content?photo=15
QuoteJessica Carper, 26, and Erica Ruffing, 26.
Quote from: Tank on February 27, 2009, 04:26:20 PM
Thread cured made all misty-eyed...
(http://home.uchicago.edu/~ghajek/hcarp.jpg)
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 04:31:47 PM
Another data point:
(http://desmoines.metromix.com/content_image/full/736635/560/370)
Source http://desmoines.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/photogallery/halloween-at-drink/736573/content?photo=15
QuoteJessica Carper, 26, and Erica Ruffing, 26.
Be honest. . .you wouldn't fingerBOOM the shit outta those girls? I know I wouldn't. But you would. At 2am on a Saturday night, right at last call? Come on now.
Quote from: TDubbs on February 27, 2009, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 04:31:47 PM
Another data point:
(http://desmoines.metromix.com/content_image/full/736635/560/370)
Source http://desmoines.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/photogallery/halloween-at-drink/736573/content?photo=15
QuoteJessica Carper, 26, and Erica Ruffing, 26.
Be honest. . .you wouldn't fingerBOOM the shit outta those girls? I know I wouldn't. But you would. At 2am on a Saturday night, right at last call? Come on now.
Finally... Someone with the COURAGE to say what no one else had the GUTS to.
TDubbs, we are in your debt.
Quote from: Eli on February 27, 2009, 04:28:05 PM
Quote from: Tank on February 27, 2009, 04:26:20 PM
Thread cured...
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4m8t6ok.jpg)
Oh, is that ... is THAT Rally Carp? Because this other site purported that the girl I posted was, in fact, the Rally Carp.
Incidentally, it is. As I grabbed a bologna sandwich, stylistically, I confirmed it with Deep Goat.
Quote from: TDubbs on February 27, 2009, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on February 27, 2009, 04:31:47 PM
Another data point:
(http://desmoines.metromix.com/content_image/full/736635/560/370)
Source http://desmoines.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/photogallery/halloween-at-drink/736573/content?photo=15
QuoteJessica Carper, 26, and Erica Ruffing, 26.
Be honest. . .you wouldn't fingerBOOM the shit outta those girls? I know I wouldn't. But you would. At 2am on a Saturday night, right at last call? Come on now.
It wouldn't be the best fingerbang, but it would be the RIGHT fingerbang.
Why are they holding fly swatters?
Quote from: MAD on February 28, 2009, 08:38:41 AM
Why are they holding fly swatters?
Some asshole kept grazing their asses.
Quote from: MAD on February 28, 2009, 08:38:41 AM
Why are they holding fly swatters?
Because they're
clever.
Note that it's a Halloween photo gallery and that the signs on their shirts indicate that they're members of the SWAT team.
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 09:22:36 AM
Quote from: MAD on February 28, 2009, 08:38:41 AM
Why are they holding fly swatters?
Because they're clever.
Note that it's a Halloween photo gallery and that the signs on their shirts indicate that they're members of the SWAT team.
OH!!! I thought they said "TWAT."
Quote from: ~Apex on February 28, 2009, 10:23:28 AM
Quote from: Tank on February 28, 2009, 09:22:36 AM
Quote from: MAD on February 28, 2009, 08:38:41 AM
Why are they holding fly swatters?
Because they're clever.
Note that it's a Halloween photo gallery and that the signs on their shirts indicate that they're members of the SWAT team.
OH!!! I thought they said "TWAT."
That's what Tweety Bird called them.
DPD.
So SBNation actually does have sites that don't suck, including Second City Hockey (http://www.secondcityhockey.com), a very cool Hawks site.
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
That's terrific.
Fork's trying to go all viral with his dance advocacy, I see...
Quote from: Forklift14There are too many sports bloggers who take themselves too seriously. As one who has a sports blog, I can tell you – we're losers. This is proven in the fact that we have sports blogs, instead of being out doing something awesome like hang gliding or salsa dancing with hot women.
If there's one thing the man doesn't lack it's persistence.
Quote from: Tank on March 12, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
Fork's trying to go all viral with his dance advocacy, I see...
Quote from: Forklift14There are too many sports bloggers who take themselves too seriously. As one who has a sports blog, I can tell you – we're losers. This is proven in the fact that we have sports blogs, instead of being out doing something awesome like hang gliding or salsa dancing with hot women.
If there's one thing the man doesn't lack it's persistence.
I advocate doing anything with hot women.
Quote from: Tank on March 12, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
Fork's trying to go all viral with his dance advocacy, I see...
Quote from: Forklift14There are too many sports bloggers who take themselves too seriously. As one who has a sports blog, I can tell you – we're losers. This is proven in the fact that we have sports blogs, instead of being out doing something awesome like hang gliding or salsa dancing with hot women.
If there's one thing the man doesn't lack it's persistence.
Is hang gliding in reference to the break dancing move?
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 12:00:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 12, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
Fork's trying to go all viral with his dance advocacy, I see...
Quote from: Forklift14There are too many sports bloggers who take themselves too seriously. As one who has a sports blog, I can tell you – we're losers. This is proven in the fact that we have sports blogs, instead of being out doing something awesome like hang gliding or salsa dancing with hot women.
If there's one thing the man doesn't lack it's persistence.
I advocate doing anything with hot women.
But you don't practice what you preach?
Quote from: TDubbs on March 12, 2009, 12:09:56 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 12:00:24 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 12, 2009, 11:59:28 AM
Fork's trying to go all viral with his dance advocacy, I see...
Quote from: Forklift14There are too many sports bloggers who take themselves too seriously. As one who has a sports blog, I can tell you – we're losers. This is proven in the fact that we have sports blogs, instead of being out doing something awesome like hang gliding or salsa dancing with hot women.
If there's one thing the man doesn't lack it's persistence.
I advocate doing anything with hot women.
But you don't practice what you preach?
Let's post pictures, Romeo, and we'll see who gets more ankle.
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
I agree. Hockey fans are overly sensitive.
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
I wish there were. He'd probably feel pain from seeing people escape his little feifdom.
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 03:29:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
I wish there were. He'd probably feel pain from seeing people escape his little feifdom.
I guess I'll just subscribe to every other SB Nation blog, then, to dilute it.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 03:46:47 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 03:29:21 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
I wish there were. He'd probably feel pain from seeing people escape his little feifdom.
I guess I'll just subscribe to every other SB Nation blog, then, to dilute it.
Who ever thought Kerm would be the prophet of the group? His Yellon meme had Yellon trying to ban people from another blog, and now he actually wants the authority to do it.
Al and the basement-dwellers have "discovered" this young woman named Erin Andrews. They post pictures of her in the game threads and think that it brings good luck to Micah Hoffpauir. I am not making this up.
Quote from: Dave B on March 13, 2009, 09:14:31 AM
Al and the basement-dwellers have "discovered" this young woman named Erin Andrews. They post pictures of her in the game threads and think that it brings good luck to Micah Hoffpauir. I am not making this up.
They're treating objects as women!
Quote from: Dave B on March 13, 2009, 09:14:31 AM
Al and the basement-dwellers have "discovered" this young woman named Erin Andrews. They post pictures of her in the game threads and think that it brings good luck to Micah Hoffpauir. I am not making this up.
Yes, and that nitwit is so in tune with the hotness that is Erin Andrews that he couldn't even recognize her. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/27/774070/erin-andrews-rocks-cubs-vs)
I think the first time Erin Andrews comes to Wrigley this year, she should go to Al in the LF bleachers and deliver a bologna sandwich wrapped in wax paper. He would soil himself.
Quote from: Dave B on March 13, 2009, 10:02:50 AM
I think the first time Erin Andrews comes to Wrigley this year, she should go to Al in the LF bleachers and deliver a bologna sandwich wrapped in wax paper. He would soil himself.
He'll say "I know who you are. You're Pam Oliver, right?"
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
No dice, buddy.
QuoteSubject: How do I delete an SBNation blog from "My Blogs"
QuoteSean,
Once you have participated on a blog, we do not allow users to leave blogs. This is done to ensure conversation continuity. We have examined making some changes in this area, but for now, the system does not have that flexibility.
Thanks,
Chris
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 13, 2009, 11:58:08 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
No dice, buddy.
QuoteSubject: How do I delete an SBNation blog from "My Blogs"
QuoteSean,
Once you have participated on a blog, we do not allow users to leave blogs. This is done to ensure conversation continuity. We have examined making some changes in this area, but for now, the system does not have that flexibility.
Thanks,
Chris
I'm going to tell him I want to be removed from BCB, having found the site offensive.
Quote from: Fork on March 13, 2009, 12:00:08 PM
I'm going to tell him I want to be removed from BCB, having found the site offensive.
We should ask for all the "Banned before posting" accounts to be removed as it doesn't violate site continuity.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 13, 2009, 12:13:28 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 13, 2009, 12:00:08 PM
I'm going to tell him I want to be removed from BCB, having found the site offensive.
We should ask for all the "Banned before posting" accounts to be removed as it doesn't violate site continuity.
My only two posts were in a deleted thread, so I can make the same argument.
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 13, 2009, 11:58:08 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
No dice, buddy.
QuoteSubject: How do I delete an SBNation blog from "My Blogs"
QuoteSean,
Once you have participated on a blog, we do not allow users to leave blogs. This is done to ensure conversation continuity. We have examined making some changes in this area, but for now, the system does not have that flexibility.
Thanks,
Chris
Awkward question re: "ensure conversation continuity"...
I'm not going to speak for anybody here, but there was once a cool independent site, and the guys who did it got invited by a reputable writer into a large blog collective.
Now, they are probably wishing they had stayed a cool independent site.
Quote from: MAD on March 13, 2009, 10:09:36 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 13, 2009, 10:02:50 AM
I think the first time Erin Andrews comes to Wrigley this year, she should go to Al in the LF bleachers and deliver a bologna sandwich wrapped in wax paper. He would soil himself.
He'll say "I know who you are. You're Pam Oliver, right What's Twiki (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPl0u1nCEhw) up to nowadays?"
That miserable swine.
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
"Sorry for the trubba!"
404'd.
Quote from: Fork on March 13, 2009, 12:00:08 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 13, 2009, 11:58:08 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 12, 2009, 02:25:41 PM
Has anyone figured out a way to remove that site from your SB Nation account?
No dice, buddy.
QuoteSubject: How do I delete an SBNation blog from "My Blogs"
QuoteSean,
Once you have participated on a blog, we do not allow users to leave blogs. This is done to ensure conversation continuity. We have examined making some changes in this area, but for now, the system does not have that flexibility.
Thanks,
Chris
I'm going to tell him I want to be removed from BCB, having found the site offensive.
Wow. This has all the makings of a terrible movie.
I was at a Border's in the Quad Cities yesterday and saw the Cubs preview magazine that Al proclaims he is the "editor". Some of the stuff looked interesting (none that he wrote), but I wouldn't buy it just on principle.
Quote from: Wheezer on March 14, 2009, 01:57:12 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
"Sorry for the trubba!"
404'd.
Oh my.
Quote from: Wheezer on March 14, 2009, 01:57:12 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
"Sorry for the trubba!"
404'd.
They deleted the thread? KOS KOMMUNISTS!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 16, 2009, 09:52:46 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on March 14, 2009, 01:57:12 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 11:31:02 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 12, 2009, 09:24:19 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 12, 2009, 09:22:28 AM
Apparently, among the SBNation bloggers, there has been discussions about banning.
Guess who is calling for network-wide bans.
Where have you heard this? Any place we can all see?
Geez (http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2009/3/11/789466/my-thoughts-on-discussion). Look at chicagokill (one of SCH's owners)'s comment.
"Sorry for the trubba!"
404'd.
They deleted the thread? KOS KOMMUNISTS!
Hey, Chuck... You know whose name is not mentioned once on this page (http://www.sbnation.com/pages/about)?
Quote from: Tank on March 16, 2009, 10:19:38 AM
Hey, Chuck... You know whose name is not mentioned once on this page (http://www.sbnation.com/pages/about)?
It is over here: http://www.paidcontent.org/entry/419-sb-nation-got-5-million-in-funding-for-sports-blogs/
I wonder how much of it he still owns?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 16, 2009, 10:26:32 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 16, 2009, 10:19:38 AM
Hey, Chuck... You know whose name is not mentioned once on this page (http://www.sbnation.com/pages/about)?
It is over here: http://www.paidcontent.org/entry/419-sb-nation-got-5-million-in-funding-for-sports-blogs/
I wonder how much of it he still owns?
Also, at Tank's link, the words "owner" or "shareholder" or "partner" never appear.
Something new every day: an attorney is on BCB asking for contact info on Ronnie Woo-Woo. Apparently, he's a witness in a civil matter. Anyway, they were debating whether or not Woo has a cell phone, then somebody chimes in and said Ronnie actually has a Facebook page. Guh.
Quote from: Dave B on March 16, 2009, 02:57:43 PM
Something new every day: an attorney is on BCB asking for contact info on Ronnie Woo-Woo. Apparently, he's a witness in a civil matter. Anyway, they were debating whether or not Woo has a cell phone, then somebody chimes in and said Ronnie actually has a Facebook page. Guh.
Who needs Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=ronnie+vickers&ref=ts&sid=7f688b2af07e0d5010faa1f0af4ab740#/group.php?sid=7f688b2af07e0d5010faa1f0af4ab740&gid=2209268454) when you have your own website and DVD (http://www.ronniewoowoo.com/)?
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
I still don't get what is funny about this guy. He sucks.
Quote from: Slakee on March 18, 2009, 10:52:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
I still don't get what is funny about this guy. He sucks.
I'd rather have my nuts gnawed off by a chimp than attend that ceremony. I can't help but think Belushi will be involved somehow.
Quote from: Slakee on March 18, 2009, 10:52:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
I still don't get what is funny about this guy. He sucks.
Tom Dreesen is as funny an penis CANCER and that place needs to be firebombed.
I was going to put something in about "firebombing", but feared being investigated if it actually happened.
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
"Former ballgirl"? "Celebrity"? Was the fill-in cotton candy vendor from section 236 not available?
Or at least the beer guy who looks like Scottie Pippen*
*I'm not racist.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on March 18, 2009, 11:39:30 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
"Former ballgirl"? "Celebrity"? Was the fill-in cotton candy vendor from section 236 not available?
Ho Pun had to cover for her cousin at the Korean restaurant.
Quote from: Indolent Reader on March 18, 2009, 11:42:03 AM
Or at least the beer guy who looks like Scottie Pippen*
*I'm not racist.
No, because I know exactly who you're talking about.
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
I was happy to see that my company doesn't take care of that place.
Quote from: Slakee on March 18, 2009, 10:52:11 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
I wonder if Al will attend this Gong Show (from Elliott Harris' column today):
• For those hoping this is the season that the Cubs win their first World Series since 1908, there will be a ''Cremating the Curse'' ceremony April 5 from 2-7 p.m. at Michael's Funeral Home, 800 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. Comedian Tom Dreesen will emcee the event with Sam Sianis, Ronnie ''Woo Woo'' Wickers and former ballgirl Kathy Wolter among the celebrities scheduled to attend. Further information is available by calling George Rawlinson at (847) 902-3664 or e-mailing g.rawlinson@sbcglobal.net.
I still don't get what is funny about this guy. He sucks.
He knew Sinatra, and used to open for him. That's pretty much the extent of his legacy, from what I can tell.
He's gotta be hooked with the Mob in some way.
Ho Pun keeps moving up the vendor ladder: when I first saw her, she was selling licorice whips. Now I think she's up to peanuts.
I have also seen the Scottie Pippen vendor.
And I thought there were only two ballgirls in Cubs history: Marla Collins and a chick with the last name of Kopp.
Quote from: Indolent Reader on March 18, 2009, 11:42:03 AM
Or at least the beer guy who looks like Scottie Pippen*
*I'm not racist.
That guy gets super annoyed when you tell him that he looks like Pippen. Probably because he's heard it over 10,000 times.
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2009, 01:12:13 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on March 18, 2009, 11:42:03 AM
Or at least the beer guy who looks like Scottie Pippen*
*I'm not racist.
That guy gets super annoyed when you tell him that he looks like Pippen. Probably because he's heard it over 10,000 times.
Am I confusing him with another black beer vendor, or does Scottie The Beer Man have some pretty big arms (way bigger than 1.8 second Scottie)?
Quote from: Dave B on March 18, 2009, 01:16:21 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 18, 2009, 01:12:13 PM
Quote from: Indolent Reader on March 18, 2009, 11:42:03 AM
Or at least the beer guy who looks like Scottie Pippen*
*I'm not racist.
That guy gets super annoyed when you tell him that he looks like Pippen. Probably because he's heard it over 10,000 times.
Am I confusing him with another black beer vendor, or does Scottie The Beer Man have some pretty big arms (way bigger than 1.8 second Scottie)?
Wasn't morph Scottie Pippen's financial advisor?
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E07E5DF1E3FF933A05753C1A962958260
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
Al is a dope - but that whole thread is a pile of stupid smothered in tard sauce.
Quote from: Slakee on March 21, 2009, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
Al is a dope - but that whole thread is a pile of stupid smothered in tard sauce.
Sweet Jebus. I first heard this Hoffpauir idea bandied about by a caller on the Score early last week. It appears to be spreading.
Quote from: CT III on March 21, 2009, 07:04:44 PM
Quote from: Slakee on March 21, 2009, 05:53:50 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
Al is a dope - but that whole thread is a pile of stupid smothered in tard sauce.
Sweet Jebus. I first heard this Hoffpauir idea bandied about by a caller on the Score early last week. It appears to be spreading.
I'm not unsympathetic to the "We need to look into a replacement for Lee" argument, but advocating that Hoffpauir start over Lee is simply asinine.
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
I don't care what you think about Lee or Hoffpauir - what Al said there is really, really fucking stupid. My expectations of Al are very low indeed, and I still can't believe he said it. THAT's how fucking stupid it is. I hope he's hanging his head in shame - or whatever it is one hangs one's head in when one has no shame.
Quote from: Tonker on March 23, 2009, 04:47:07 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
I don't care what you think about Lee or Hoffpauir - what Al said there is really, really fucking stupid. My expectations of Al are very low indeed, and I still can't believe he said it. THAT's how fucking stupid it is. I hope he's hanging his head in shame - or whatever it is one hangs one's head in when one has no shame.
We've already determined that he's shameless.
You guys seriously don't get it? If you take away all of Hoffpauir's at-bats that ended in a hit, he's batting .000. That's REALLY bad.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 23, 2009, 11:04:35 AM
You guys seriously don't get it? If you take away all of Hoffpauir's at-bats that ended in a hit, he's batting .000. That's REALLY bad.
That's the worst argument ever. If you take away all his at-bats that ended in an out, his fagVORP would be infinite! Or something.
In
your face!
If you took away all the terrible arguments, bland postings, echo chamber commenters, bits stolen from others, tirades about appropriate and inappropriate comments, and record-keeping of the Cubs' record when he wears a particular hat or pair of underwear, Al's blog wouldn't be so bad.
Quote from: Brownie on March 23, 2009, 11:39:29 AM
If you took away all the terrible arguments, bland postings, echo chamber commenters, bits stolen from others, tirades about appropriate and inappropriate comments, and record-keeping of the Cubs' record when he wears a particular hat or pair of underwear Al, Al's blog wouldn't be so bad.
Looks like Al is in AZ for the rest of Spring Training. That book about Cubs uniform numbers and his annual preview guide must be raking in the dough so he can take long vacations.
Quote from: Dave B on March 23, 2009, 03:53:56 PM
Looks like Al is in AZ for the rest of Spring Training. That book about Cubs uniform numbers and his annual preview guide must be raking in the dough so he can take long vacations.
I was at Borders yesterday, and hid the three copies of his book that were on display.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 23, 2009, 04:12:51 PM
Quote from: Dave B on March 23, 2009, 03:53:56 PM
Looks like Al is in AZ for the rest of Spring Training. That book about Cubs uniform numbers and his annual preview guide must be raking in the dough so he can take long vacations.
I was at Borders yesterday, and hid the three copies of his book that were on display.
Shit, there were about 30 at the Borders in the QCs.
Good job, though.
Quote from: Brownie on March 23, 2009, 11:39:29 AM
If you took away all the terrible arguments, bland postings, echo chamber commenters, bits stolen from others, tirades about appropriate and inappropriate comments, and record-keeping of the Cubs' record when he wears a particular hat or pair of underwear, Al's blog wouldn't exist.
Quote from: Andy on March 23, 2009, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: Brownie on March 23, 2009, 11:39:29 AM
If you took away all the terrible arguments, bland postings, echo chamber commenters, bits stolen from others, tirades about appropriate and inappropriate comments, and record-keeping of the Cubs' record when he wears a particular hat or pair of underwear, Al's blog wouldn't exist.
If it didn't exist, it would not be bad.
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 21, 2009, 04:46:02 PM
Al says something stupid (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13251220)
Al gets pwn'd (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804766/this-is-getting-silly#13256971)
Wow.
I like where he says "Prove me wrong" after citing spring stats. That's all kinds of awesome.
You want shameless? Al's got shameless!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152 (http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152)
Research? Al's only research for this book was researching how to rip off someone else's idea and hard work and take the credit for it. Fuck Al Yellon. What a cunt.
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 05:02:51 AM
You want shameless? Al's got shameless!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152 (http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152)
Research? Al's only research for this book was researching how to rip off someone else's idea and hard work and take the credit for it. Fuck Al Yellon. What a cunt.
Wow, that article is unbearable. I've already informed my family that if they are ever to buy me a book, then it mustn't be this one. I would hate to give that douchebag any money.
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 24, 2009, 07:21:50 AM
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 05:02:51 AM
You want shameless? Al's got shameless!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152 (http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152)
Research? Al's only research for this book was researching how to rip off someone else's idea and hard work and take the credit for it. Fuck Al Yellon. What a cunt.
Wow, that article is unbearable. I've already informed my family that if they are ever to buy me a book, then it mustn't be this one. I would hate to give that douchebag any money.
I added a little something something at the bottom.
From the comments:
Quoteposted by Tonker on Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:12 AM
Not quite sure why you interviewed Yellon about this, or why his name is first on the cover - Kasey Ignarski had the idea and did all the work. You can read about it at the blog of which Yellon is "Editor-in-Chief", in fact :
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/22/767584/book-preview-cubs-by-the-n
Well done, Tonks.
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 08:16:11 AM
From the comments:
Quoteposted by Tonker on Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:12 AM
Not quite sure why you interviewed Yellon about this, or why his name is first on the cover - Kasey Ignarski had the idea and did all the work. You can read about it at the blog of which Yellon is "Editor-in-Chief", in fact :
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/22/767584/book-preview-cubs-by-the-n
Well done, Tonks.
Just doing what I can to burst Al's self-important little bubble. Who's going to own up to being Boogah, by the way? I'm guessing Wheezer, based on the fact that I had to go and look "suzerainty" up...
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 05:02:51 AM
You want shameless? Al's got shameless!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152 (http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152)
Research? Al's only research for this book was researching how to rip off someone else's idea and hard work and take the credit for it. Fuck Al Yellon. What a cunt.
QuoteYellon: I shouldn't admit my age; I'm 52.
That's one coy semicolon, Al.
Also:
Quoteposted by boogah on Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:24 AM
"Yellon, in addition to being a news director at ABC-7, is the founder and editor-in-chief of a popular fan Web site, BleedCubbieBlue.com."
I'm not sure "popular," in the more traditional sense, is the correct adjective for Al's bizarre little suzerainty, which is perhaps most notable for "banning" people who have never actually even attempted to post a message.
Suzerainty.
Wow.
Quote from: Tank on March 24, 2009, 08:29:42 AM
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 05:02:51 AM
You want shameless? Al's got shameless!
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152 (http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152)
Research? Al's only research for this book was researching how to rip off someone else's idea and hard work and take the credit for it. Fuck Al Yellon. What a cunt.
QuoteYellon: I shouldn't admit my age; I'm 52.
That's one coy semicolon, Al.
If there's one thing I know about Al, he is a complete colon.
I suppose I got the vassal and overlord the wrong way around with that one.
Quote from: Wheezer on March 24, 2009, 08:36:04 AM
I suppose I got the vassal and overlord the wrong way around with that one.
I knew it.
Quote from: Tank on March 24, 2009, 08:39:49 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on March 24, 2009, 08:36:04 AM
I suppose I got the vassal and overlord the wrong way around with that one.
I knew it.
Our old friend Boogah. How do you even find the word suzerainty? I'd like to know where that word is introduced to a person.
Goddamn that's awesome.
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
Quote from: Slakee on March 24, 2009, 09:11:16 AM
Quote from: Tank on March 24, 2009, 08:39:49 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on March 24, 2009, 08:36:04 AM
I suppose I got the vassal and overlord the wrong way around with that one.
I knew it.
Our old friend Boogah. How do you even find the word suzerainty? I'd like to know where that word is introduced to a person.
Goddamn that's awesome.
Some kind of fancy-pants book larnin' (http://www.amazon.com/Economic-History-Ottoman-1300-1914-paperback/dp/0521585805/), no doubt.
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on March 24, 2009, 09:11:43 AM
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
The book is available in multiple locations, it appears.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5938.msg172484#msg172484
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on March 24, 2009, 09:11:43 AM
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
What a concidence! We were just talking about that book!
posted by forklift on Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:17 AM
"There's also a datase online of old Blackhawks numbers, in case Yellon wants to branch out into other sports, and take credit for the work of others."
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 09:31:38 AM
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on March 24, 2009, 09:11:43 AM
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
What a concidence! We were just talking about that book!
Should we be discussing this in the Studio 60 thread?
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 09:31:38 AM
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on March 24, 2009, 09:11:43 AM
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
What a concidence! We were just talking about that book!
cubsbythenumbers@gmail.com is Kasey's e-mail. Someone want to ask him how much of a cut Al got given Kasey was the one culling scorecards and such for years to compile the data?
Quote from: BH on March 24, 2009, 09:31:45 AM
posted by forklift on Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:17 AM
"There's also a datase online of old Blackhawks numbers, in case Yellon wants to branch out into other sports, and take credit for the work of others."
What's a datase?
You FAIL, Fork.
Quote from: Eli on March 24, 2009, 09:22:44 AM
Quote from: Hawkeye's clutchness on March 24, 2009, 09:11:43 AM
Get your copy today. Or not.
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=281159&src=152
The book is available in multiple locations, it appears.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5938.msg172484#msg172484
sorry. I'm an idiot.
I think the message is clear: don't fuck with Desipio.
Quote from: Dave B on March 24, 2009, 09:52:34 AM
I think the message is clear: don't fuck with Desipio.
Fork tracks everyone's screw ups in his datase.
Quote from: BH on March 24, 2009, 09:53:55 AM
Quote from: Dave B on March 24, 2009, 09:52:34 AM
I think the message is clear: don't fuck with Desipio.
Fork tracks everyone's screw ups in his datase.
Don't datase me, bro!
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 10:05:29 AM
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
I really, really hope he's seen them.
What am I saying? I know he's read that article twenty times already today. Of course he's seen them.
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 09:41:17 AM
Quote from: BH on March 24, 2009, 09:31:45 AM
posted by forklift on Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:17 AM
"There's also a datase online of old Blackhawks numbers, in case Yellon wants to branch out into other sports, and take credit for the work of others."
What's a datase?
You FAIL, Fork.
Shit, I swear I spelled "database" correctly. It's not like I spend all day working on them or anything.
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 10:05:29 AM
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
Maybe not totally powerless, per se...
Quote3. To report an inappropriate post click the icon beneath the comment.
Fly, my pretties, fly!Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 10:05:29 AM
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
I really, really hope he's seen them.
What am I saying? I know he's read that article twenty times already today. Of course he's seen them.
He's thinking twice about linking to it now, though.
Quote from: Tank on March 24, 2009, 10:16:55 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 10:05:29 AM
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
Maybe not totally powerless, per se...
Quote3. To report an inappropriate post click the icon beneath the comment.
Fly, my pretties, fly!
Quote from: Tonker on March 24, 2009, 10:12:10 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 24, 2009, 10:05:29 AM
I can see that baldheaded douchewhistle steaming at being rendered powerless to ban those comments.
I really, really hope he's seen them.
What am I saying? I know he's read that article twenty times already today. Of course he's seen them.
He's thinking twice about linking to it now, though.
Ha! Yes, he is! That's cheered me up.
Is there such thing as a Lazy Suzerainty?
Assuming that there is nothing new under the sun in the Annals of Swinishness, does anybody care to be an additional admin for this small but tender bit of Facebook effrontery for when I'm further ToS'd?
Quote from: Wheezer on March 25, 2009, 01:41:14 AM
Assuming that there is nothing new under the sun in the Annals of Swinishness, does anybody care to be an additional admin for this small but tender bit of Facebook effrontery for when I'm further ToS'd?
I'd happily do it if I had any idea of what the question was.
Seriously... sure, sign me up.
EDIT : Oh, yeah. Jeff Thomas.
Quote from: Tonker on March 25, 2009, 03:37:13 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on March 25, 2009, 01:41:14 AM
Assuming that there is nothing new under the sun in the Annals of Swinishness, does anybody care to be an additional admin for this small but tender bit of Facebook effrontery for when I'm further ToS'd?
I'd happily do it if I had any idea of what the question was.
Seriously... sure, sign me up.
Thanks, Tonk. I have a sneaking suspicion that my Medicine Name, of all things, may be taken to task.
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
Quote from: Fork on March 25, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
Are you renaiming your datase? If so, to what? I kind of liked "Get off my lawn!" but "I DON'T NEED TO BEAT YOU UP!!!" is more befitting a man of your worldliness.
Quote from: ~Apex on March 25, 2009, 07:41:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 25, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
Are you renaiming your datase? If so, to what? I kind of liked "Get off my lawn!" but "I DON'T NEED TO BEAT YOU UP FIGHT YOU!!!" is more befitting a man of your worldliness.
I'M 48 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!'d
Quote from: Tank on March 25, 2009, 08:29:02 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 25, 2009, 07:41:05 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 25, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
Are you renaiming your datase? If so, to what? I kind of liked "Get off my lawn!" but "I DON'T NEED TO BEAT YOU UP FIGHT YOU!!!" is more befitting a man of your worldliness.
I'M 48 57 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!!!'d
Further truth'd.
Quote from: Fork on March 25, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
We need to get Ronnie some BCW cards to give to Mark Cuban.
Quote from: Fork on March 25, 2009, 07:29:38 AM
OK, so last night on the SBox, we were discussing Al's hatred of Ronnie Woo.
I posited that the reason Al hates Woo isn't that he's annoying, but rather that Woo is more widely recognized, and has more status as "No. 1 Cub Fan".
I further put forth the theory that if Woo were to pimp Al's site, Al would suddenly think he's aces, possibly to the point of renaiming his site "Bleed Cubbie Woo".
So, if anyone wants to run with the "BCW" idea, by all means. I'd take a stab, but I'm too busy updating my datase.
So I tried to meddle with this.. and I got about 2 shitty posts in and decided I'm not nearly clever or funny enough to do anything with this that will be worth a shit.
http://bleedcubbiewoo.wordpress.com/
So, I'll just give this site (and it's shitty layout) to anyone or I'll delete it.. I'm not really familiar with WordPress so I'm not sure what's needing to be done.
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
I can imagine the scyophantic comments already:
Great job, Al. This is what makes this the best Cubs blog in the country. Al takes the time to provide us information that we can't get from the mainstream writers.
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
I can't believe I clicked on that link. That piece of garbage was posted on my birthday.
Quote from: JD on March 26, 2009, 04:10:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
I can't believe I clicked on that link. That piece of garbage was posted on my birthday.
Happy Birthday. From Butthead and myself.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
It may not even be the saddest thing on that godforsaken site. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804711/mlb-hot-dogs)
Quote from: BH on March 26, 2009, 04:12:30 PM
Quote from: JD on March 26, 2009, 04:10:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
I can't believe I clicked on that link. That piece of garbage was posted on my birthday.
Happy Birthday. From Butthead and myself.
Sure.
Quote from: butthead on March 26, 2009, 09:43:18 PM
Quote from: BH on March 26, 2009, 04:12:30 PM
Quote from: JD on March 26, 2009, 04:10:11 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
I can't believe I clicked on that link. That piece of garbage was posted on my birthday.
Happy Birthday. From Butthead and myself.
Sure.
Now I'm confused. I feel like I'm in a bacon loop of birthday madness.
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
It may not even be the saddest thing on that godforsaken site. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804711/mlb-hot-dogs)
Wow. Forget the 30 MLB ballparks. I don't even want to know what's in ONE hot dog.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 27, 2009, 10:02:22 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
It may not even be the saddest thing on that godforsaken site. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804711/mlb-hot-dogs)
Wow. Forget the 30 MLB ballparks. I don't even want to know what's in ONE hot dog.
I think I'd want to know if there's a vein in it.
Quote from: Fork on March 27, 2009, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 27, 2009, 10:02:22 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
It may not even be the saddest thing on that godforsaken site. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804711/mlb-hot-dogs)
Wow. Forget the 30 MLB ballparks. I don't even want to know what's in ONE hot dog.
I think I'd want to know if there's a vein in it.
Especially if it's the main vein.
Quote from: Slakee on March 27, 2009, 10:18:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on March 27, 2009, 10:05:49 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 27, 2009, 10:02:22 AM
Quote from: MAD on March 26, 2009, 06:36:34 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on March 26, 2009, 03:11:35 PM
Quote from: Andy on March 26, 2009, 02:28:12 PM
Al has some good stuff today on Rich Harden's start against the minor leaguers yesterday. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/25/810567/good-news-from-fitch-park
First, he has video of the event. Five seconds of it. I'm not kidding.
Then, he pronounces Harden fully healthy and posts a sequence of still photos to show us how smooth Harden's delivery was.
Problem is the photos are one at the very beginning of his windup, and two after the ball has been thrown. Hey, why not one of him catching the ball thrown back from Koyie?
And he tops it off by being fascinated by a "drill" that Luis Rivas was doing in the on deck circle. Luis has a bat standing straight up and he's warming up on deck. That's quite the drill. It's actually just Luis finishing up his "strike three" pose.
Why are you always picking on Al? That video was a full SIX seconds long. Also, someone in the comments linked to this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2008/8/7/588783/offday-game-thread-cubs-vs), which may be the saddest thing I've ever read.
It may not even be the saddest thing on that godforsaken site. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/20/804711/mlb-hot-dogs)
Wow. Forget the 30 MLB ballparks. I don't even want to know what's in ONE hot dog.
I think I'd want to know if there's a vein in it.
Especially if it's the main vein.
Slak forked the fork.
They called last night's game due to high winds and Al didn't stay. Pussy.
What's with the Herald calling Al a "news director"? There's a big difference between a technical director, which is what Al does, and a news director, who runs the entire news department at the station.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on March 29, 2009, 07:55:12 PM
What's with the Herald calling Al a "news director"? There's a big difference between a technical director, which is what Al does, and a news director, who runs the entire news department at the station.
Considering they interviewed him at all means they didn't care too much about the facts. Did Al buy ad space in the Herald? The piece looks like the puff you usually throw to an advertiser.
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:07:25 PM
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
Without a mention of how losing Hank was like a splenectomy without anesthesia?
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:07:25 PM
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
QuoteI would like nothing better...
... than to see the Indians win the AL pennant, led by DeRosa and Wood...
and then have the Cubs win the World Series by beating Wood in Game 7.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Mar 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply 0 recs
I'd like it better if they pwned some asshole like Papelbon. Why would beating Wood be the best thing ever? Why did I just read and quote and respond to something Al wrote?
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:07:25 PM
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
I don't know why you would think that. Just a typical BCB closet case.
This (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group#13510967), however, made me want to punch babies:
Quote
I would like nothing better...
... than to see the Indians win the AL pennant, led by DeRosa and Wood...
and then have the Cubs win the World Series by beating Wood in Game 7.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Mar 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT
What a tard machine.
Whoa. Apex and I pulled the same quote.
Quote from: MAD on March 29, 2009, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:07:25 PM
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
I don't know why you would think that. Just a typical BCB closet case.
This (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group#13510967), however, made me want to punch babies:
Quote
I would like nothing better...
... than to see the Indians win the AL pennant, led by DeRosa and Wood...
and then have the Cubs win the World Series by beating Wood in Game 7.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Mar 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT
What a tard machine.
I mainly assumed it because of the name. That is definitely an entertaining one. I did see that quote in there but I didn't feel like linking at all. Hell, I'm so lazy I don't even do the "descriptive link" shit. This fatness is taking a toll...
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:40:54 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 29, 2009, 11:18:01 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on March 29, 2009, 11:07:25 PM
This has got to be one of you motherfuckers, right? http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group
I don't know why you would think that. Just a typical BCB closet case.
This (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/3/29/814203/in-desperate-need-of-group#13510967), however, made me want to punch babies:
Quote
I would like nothing better...
... than to see the Indians win the AL pennant, led by DeRosa and Wood...
and then have the Cubs win the World Series by beating Wood in Game 7.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Mar 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT
What a tard machine.
I mainly assumed it because of the name. That is definitely an entertaining one. I did see that quote in there but I didn't feel like linking at all. Hell, I'm so lazy I don't even do the "descriptive link" shit. This fatness is taking a toll...
I'm pretty sure those are all real people who have no sense of how retarded they sound when they post shit like that. Fucking Cubs fans...
From Al:
DeRo and Kerry Wood both received warm welcomes from Cubs fans; I hope those of you who subscribe to the BCB Twitter feed saw the photo of them being greeted by former teammates on the field just before the game, that I sent via TwitPic (granted, all I had was my cellphone camera, so it was a little far away).
The pic:
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/4334824.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1238418529&Signature=Yfvk7k9VaiKd1DZZJMPIG%2B6ZpDk%3D)
Quote from: Joe on March 30, 2009, 07:53:31 AM
From Al:
DeRo and Kerry Wood both received warm welcomes from Cubs fans; I hope those of you who subscribe to the BCB Twitter feed saw the photo of them being greeted by former teammates on the field just before the game, that I sent via TwitPic (granted, all I had was my cellphone camera, so it was a little far away).
The pic:
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/4334824.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1238418529&Signature=Yfvk7k9VaiKd1DZZJMPIG%2B6ZpDk%3D)
I got all misty-eyed at the genuine looks of affection on everyone's faces.
Quote from: Joe on March 30, 2009, 07:53:31 AM
From Al:
DeRo and Kerry Wood both received warm welcomes from Cubs fans; I hope those of you who subscribe to the BCB Twitter feed saw the photo of them being greeted by former teammates on the field just before the game, that I sent via TwitPic (granted, all I had was my cellphone camera, so it was a little far away).
The pic:
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/4334824.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1238418529&Signature=Yfvk7k9VaiKd1DZZJMPIG%2B6ZpDk%3D)
Al posts a "Twit Pic." How appropriate.
Al is a twat.
That is all.
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on March 29, 2009, 07:55:12 PM
What's with the Herald calling Al a "news director"? There's a big difference between a technical director, which is what Al does, and a news director, who runs the entire news department at the station.
My brother got a couple of books in the mail for review and one of them was by Jim McCardle, a former Cubs employee who left his job at Vine Line last year to follow the Cubs' 2008 season and write a book. I haven't read the whole thing, but it isn't much more than one of us could write, as it is basically his brief observations of day-to-day stuff mixed in with interactions with his friends and the Wrigley "locals". He is able to get some lockerroom access that helps, but nothing real insightful or controversial. It's not a bad book, but nothing spectacular.
In the book, however, are numerous mentions of Al. He does refer to him as the director of the morning news.
Quote from: Dave B on March 30, 2009, 09:23:53 AM
In the book, however, are numerous mentions of Al. He does refer to him as the director of the morning news.
Hey-O!
Pussy.
QuoteIf you thought you saw me scamper out of the way of Torii Hunter's two-run homer in the fourth inning on today's MLB Network telecast of the game, you were correct. The ball smashed onto our blanket, woke up Jessica who was napping, made a scuff on my scorecard (I wish I had a scanner here so I could show you!), clanged off the back fence, and into the hand of my friend Jim McArdle (plug coming: check out his new book "Living The Dream"), who promptly whipped it back on the field. (Wish we had a throwback ball with us.)
LOL, so not only does Al go to baseball games with people who nap during them (WTF???), but he also "scampers" out of the way when a ball comes towards him? Wow!
I managed to find this picture of Al, right as the ball was headed his way:
(http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6890/nedscream4.jpg)
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 11:09:14 PM
I managed to find this picture of Al, right as the ball was headed his way:
(http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6890/nedscream4.jpg)
No, that's Chuck. Al is bald.
Quote from: dbal on March 31, 2009, 09:28:01 PM
Pussy.
QuoteIf you thought you saw me scamper out of the way of Torii Hunter's two-run homer in the fourth inning on today's MLB Network telecast of the game, you were correct. The ball smashed onto our blanket, woke up Jessica who was napping, made a scuff on my scorecard (I wish I had a scanner here so I could show you!), clanged off the back fence, and into the hand of my friend Jim McArdle (plug coming: check out his new book "Living The Dream"), who promptly whipped it back on the field. (Wish we had a throwback ball with us.)
You should create an Al Yellon gimmick account and post as him all the time.
Fucker used the word "scamper" and meant it.
Quote from: ~Apex on March 31, 2009, 11:23:18 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 11:09:14 PM
I managed to find this picture of Al, right as the ball was headed his way:
(http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6890/nedscream4.jpg)
No, that's Chuck. Al is bald.
Isn't that guy Christian?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 31, 2009, 11:59:39 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 31, 2009, 11:23:18 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 11:09:14 PM
I managed to find this picture of Al, right as the ball was headed his way:
(http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6890/nedscream4.jpg)
No, that's Chuck. Al is bald.
Isn't that guy Christian?
Quite.
Quote from: ~Apex on April 01, 2009, 07:38:18 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 31, 2009, 11:59:39 PM
Quote from: ~Apex on March 31, 2009, 11:23:18 PM
Quote from: MAD on March 31, 2009, 11:09:14 PM
I managed to find this picture of Al, right as the ball was headed his way:
(http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/6890/nedscream4.jpg)
No, that's Chuck. Al is bald.
Isn't that guy Christian?
Quite.
He
does keep kosher, though.
(Just to be on the safe side.)
My thought process while reading that quote:
Quote from: Al on March 31, 2009, 11:24:41 PM
The ball smashed onto our blanket,
This is the gayest thing I've ever read.
Quote from: Al on March 31, 2009, 11:24:41 PM
made a scuff on my scorecard
I stand corrected.
Quote from: Al on March 31, 2009, 11:24:41 PM
(I wish I had a scanner here so I could show you!)
I stand corrected. Again.
I find it hard to believe he didn't have a glove with him.
Reading that made me tired. I'm going to go smash into my nice, soft pillow for a while.
Holy Hell.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4033120&name=Neyer_Rob
"Who says we need newspapers to dig up the hot stories? Bleed Cubbie Blue's Al Yellon was the first with the news about a blockbuster trade!
At last, BCB readers have had the influence over Cubs management that we have long sought. There have been numerous readers here who have sung the praises of Micah Hoffpauir. But Lou Piniella took his cue from BCB readers Clutche and cubswynn, who have been the most adamant Hoffpauir supporters on this site, and has named the hottest spring training hitter on the club, Micah Hoffpauir, as the Cubs' starting first baseman. Said Lou: "The BCB readers are right. Micah's leading everyone in RBI's. Why shouldn't he start?"
To make room for Hoffpauir in the starting lineup, Jim Hendry took my suggestion from last October 22 (and to think, so many of you laughed at me when I suggested this) and, after several weeks' worth of secret negotiations carried out at the Paradise Bakery in Scottsdale (the very same location where Nomar Garciaparra himself, the subject of one of Hendry's biggest deals, was spotted buying bagels and coffee during spring training in 2005), Hendry convinced San Francisco GM Brian Sabean to take the two remaining years on Derrek Lee's contract in exchange for pitcher Matt Cain.
"We love Derrek, but after Sean Marshall's performance yesterday, we felt we needed some more depth in the starting rotation," said Hendry. "Sean can go to Iowa and keep Jeff Samardzija company."
Yes, of course it's an April Fool's joke. But Micah Hoffpauir did hit his sixth homer of the spring yesterday, he does lead everybody in Arizona and Florida with 26 RBIs and he did slug .752 in a half-season with the Iowa Cubs last summer. Does he really belong at No. 2 on anyone's depth chart except perhaps the Yankees and the Cardinals?
Well, yeah. But it's closer than you think. We can't take Hoffpauir's off-the-charts Triple-A stats all that seriously, as he didn't play well at that level until he was 27, and in his third season there. On the other hand, we can't completely discount his performance last year (or the year before, when he was quite good), and if he were better with the glove than Lee, you could swap them in the lineup and not lose all that many runs.
But Lee's still pretty good and the jury's still out on Hoffpauir's defense (though he did win the equivalent of the Gold Glove in the PCL last year). I'd love to see Hoffpauir get a real shot somewhere, but it looks like the Cubs are going to keep him around as a spare part, and he might well hit a few pinch-homers this summer."
Rob Neyer and Al Yellon. Maybe my two all-time favorite Interwebs guys ever.
Two guys who absolutely love me, let me tell you.
It's probably time to post the Rob Neyer book review again.
Quote from: BH on April 01, 2009, 02:34:22 PM
Well, yeah. But it's closer than you think. We can't take Hoffpauir's off-the-charts Triple-A stats all that seriously, as he didn't play well at that level until he was 27, and in his third season there. On the other hand, we can't completely discount his performance last year (or the year before, when he was quite good), and if he were better with the glove than Lee, you could swap them in the lineup and not lose all that many runs.
If he were better with the glove than Lee, he'd be the best first baseman in the National League.
And more people than the nitwits at BCB would be calling for Lee to be dealt.
How did we miss the best part of the article. Check out Al's photoshops of D-Lee as a Giant and Matt Cain as a Cub.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/92832/leegiants.gif)
He's a Giant alright, you'd need gigantism to make your head puff up like that.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/92778/caincubs.gif)
If you wanted to make Cain look like a fey mongoloid, why not just use a picture of Will Cunnane?
I just want to state for the record that I did those photoshops for Al.
You can tell because they look so impeccably authentic.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 01, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
I just want to state for the record that I did those photoshops for Al.
You can tell because they look so impeccably authentic.
a) Why?
b) Why did you use a white person for DLee's facial transplant?
Why does Matt Cain look like he's the recipient of a "Make-a-Wish" foundation day with a big leaguer?
Quote from: ChuckD on April 01, 2009, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 01, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
I just want to state for the record that I did those photoshops for Al.
You can tell because they look so impeccably authentic.
a) Why?
b) Why did you use a white person for DLee's facial transplant?
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Kurt is not being serious.
So help me if I'm wrong.
Quote from: MAD on April 01, 2009, 09:55:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 01, 2009, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 01, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
I just want to state for the record that I did those photoshops for Al.
You can tell because they look so impeccably authentic.
a) Why?
b) Why did you use a white person for DLee's facial transplant?
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Kurt is not being serious.
So help me if I'm wrong.
Kurt's gotta defend his turf.
It's been noted before, but it bears repeating...
Al's greatest dissatisfactions are always directed toward Cubs of a certain skin tone.
I don't get those Kurt Evans' photoshops at all.
Quote from: BH on April 01, 2009, 02:34:22 PM
To make room for Hoffpauir in the starting lineup, Jim Hendry took my suggestion from last October 22 (and to think, so many of you laughed at me when I suggested this) and, after several weeks' worth of secret negotiations carried out at the Paradise Bakery in Scottsdale (the very same location where Nomar Garciaparra himself, the subject of one of Hendry's biggest deals, was spotted buying bagels and coffee during spring training in 2005), Hendry convinced San Francisco GM Brian Sabean to take the two remaining years on Derrek Lee's contract in exchange for pitcher Matt Cain.
1) Yes, we all should have listened to Al last Oct. 22 and traded Lee for Cain. What a sage man.
2) Nomar Garciaparra eats? He buys his own bagels? Well, then, this is a perfect location for Hendry to talk trade. One of the players he once acquired once got breakfast there!
Quote from: Brownie on April 02, 2009, 08:40:45 AM
Quote from: BH on April 01, 2009, 02:34:22 PM
To make room for Hoffpauir in the starting lineup, Jim Hendry took my suggestion from last October 22 (and to think, so many of you laughed at me when I suggested this) and, after several weeks' worth of secret negotiations carried out at the Paradise Bakery in Scottsdale (the very same location where Nomar Garciaparra himself, the subject of one of Hendry's biggest deals, was spotted buying bagels and coffee during spring training in 2005), Hendry convinced San Francisco GM Brian Sabean to take the two remaining years on Derrek Lee's contract in exchange for pitcher Matt Cain.
1) Yes, we all should have listened to Al last Oct. 22 and traded Lee for Cain. What a sage man.
2) Nomar Garciaparra eats? He buys his own bagels? Well, then, this is a perfect location for Hendry to talk trade. One of the players he once acquired once got breakfast there!
Bagel shop? Coffee? How sad is it when a
bloggerhas delusions of Peter King? Aim high, fruitbag.
So would this be a good time to say I saw Gretzky in a Krispy Kreme once?
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:05:11 AM
So would this be a good time to say I saw Gretzky in a Krispy Kreme once?
Canada weeps it wasn't Tim Horton's.
Quote from: Brownie on April 02, 2009, 10:28:20 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 02, 2009, 09:05:11 AM
So would this be a good time to say I saw Gretzky in a Krispy Kreme once?
Canada weeps it wasn't Tim Horton's.
I'm surprised they didn't put one in NY as part of #99's contract.
Quote from: MAD on April 01, 2009, 09:55:18 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 01, 2009, 06:43:38 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 01, 2009, 04:30:37 PM
I just want to state for the record that I did those photoshops for Al.
You can tell because they look so impeccably authentic.
a) Why?
b) Why did you use a white person for DLee's facial transplant?
I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that Kurt is not being serious.
So help me if I'm wrong.
MIKE IS RIGHT!
I just had to post this.
BCB readers think Ron Santo reads their site. Ha.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/8/827482/babe-ruth-little-babe-ruth-is (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/8/827482/babe-ruth-little-babe-ruth-is)
QuoteBabe Ruth, Little Babe Ruth, is about ready to hit a homerun right now.
Ron Santo when Mike Fontenot came up in the 10th. I've never heard that nickname anywhere else than here. Has Ronny been reading BCB?
They'll be crushed when they find out Ronnie can't read.
Given the overall intellect of both Santo and BCB, if I found out Santo read Yellon's papsmear-in-a-blog, it would be at the same shock level as "dogs can lick their own balls".
Who would take credit for a stupid nickname like Little Babe Ruth? That's the worst.
That's on Sweet Lou. Don't get him mad.
It wouldn't surprise me to learn that someone is faxing a print out of each day's posts to the booth and that Santo reads it. That's the only way he reads BCB.
Quote from: Brownie on April 09, 2009, 09:09:00 AM
It wouldn't surprise me to learn that someone is faxing a print out of each day's posts to the booth and that Santo reads it. That's the only way he reads BCB.
LSA +1
Al will not be happy that this guy is challenging the way things are run: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/11/831395/soriano-saves-the-day#14049129
QuoteThis fucking guy. Remember when i suggested not allowing people to post
Fanshots and fanposts unless they have a good amount of comments under their belt? Familiarize your self with the community, read about some of these issues we discuss on a daily basis. Then after you passed your total of newbie comments, then be able to post fanshots and fanpost.
*Quoted to ensure content is kept. I'm sure this post will be gone by sunrise
Bump. The guy's got more stipulations for his little ghey-assed playground than the tax code. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at)
I love this:
QuoteFirst, a reminder: BCB is not a message board. While you can post comments like a message board, that does not mean that every thought that pops into your head should suddenly become a new post in the FanPost section.
Right.
Quote from: MAD on April 14, 2009, 05:44:30 PM
Bump. The guy's got more stipulations for his little ghey-assed playground than the tax code. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at)
I love this:
QuoteFirst, a reminder: BCB is not a message board. While you can post comments like a message board, that does not mean that every thought that pops into your head should suddenly become a new post in the FanPost section.
Right.
Intrepid Reader: IAN"I don't get it."
Quote from: MAD on April 14, 2009, 05:44:30 PM
Bump. The guy's got more stipulations for his little ghey-assed playground than the tax code. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at)
I love this:
QuoteFirst, a reminder: BCB is not a message board. While you can post comments like a message board, that does not mean that every thought that pops into your head should suddenly become a new post in the FanPost section.
Right.
Also in there were some gems:
Like this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at#14146565)
QuoteAl is the most patient webmaster there is. The crap I've put him through and he let me back and such is a great example.
His patience is legendary but you can push him too far.
Al does a great job here and that's the main reason it goes so well here.
So patient he bans people before they post just because of how they got to the site.
And this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at#14150661)
I just appreciated his response the most.
And finally, this. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at#14153257)
Quotehe doesn't just jump to ban people he feels it out and makes a decision and gives people a chance to settle down.
Never has he jumped to ban someone right away
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at#14159690
Quote from: halfblindcubbiegirlHaving a mod who was available during games
wouldn't be completely horrible.
Not that Al doesn't do a good job on game thread stuff, but when he's either at the game or going to bed early, sometimes having someone with power to do stuff round would be handy...
But its not really necessary unless Al feels that the job is something he now needs help on.
These people really have boners for authority, huh?
Oh, and check this exchange out...
Quote from: xeneHaving multiple moderators wouldn't be too bad.
Am sure SBN can afford to pay mods for the site that makes them the most money.
Quote from: dat cubfan daverUm...I'm pretty sure Al doesn't get paid for doing this.
So I would guess any additional mods wouldn't either.
Quote from: xeneSerious? Al probably wont admit to it, but look at the site.
10 000 + average visitors per day and ads all over the place. SBN is most def. making money. And don't forget the new partnership with yahoo. I bet Al is also cashing a fat check. ( not that there is anything wrong with it, Al)
Quote from: dat cubfan daverHmpf, that's a bold assertion.
We shall see if Al confirms or denies.
Quote from: Emelie"fat" check? highly doubt it.
and divided by the number of hours Al devotes to this site, I'd wager far less than minimum wage.
Quote from: AlTrue.
I do make some money here. How much is my business alone.
Hmpf, that's a bold assertion.
Quote from: Tank on April 14, 2009, 06:25:18 PM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/834718/a-few-more-words-about-posting-at#14159690
Quote from: halfblindcubbiegirlHaving a mod who was available during games
wouldn't be completely horrible.
Not that Al doesn't do a good job on game thread stuff, but when he's either at the game or going to bed early, sometimes having someone with power to do stuff round would be handy...
But its not really necessary unless Al feels that the job is something he now needs help on.
These people really have boners for authority, huh?
Oh, and check this exchange out...
Quote from: xeneHaving multiple moderators wouldn't be too bad.
Am sure SBN can afford to pay mods for the site that makes them the most money.
Quote from: dat cubfan daverUm...I'm pretty sure Al doesn't get paid for doing this.
So I would guess any additional mods wouldn't either.
Quote from: xeneSerious? Al probably wont admit to it, but look at the site.
10 000 + average visitors per day and ads all over the place. SBN is most def. making money. And don't forget the new partnership with yahoo. I bet Al is also cashing a fat check. ( not that there is anything wrong with it, Al)
Quote from: dat cubfan daverHmpf, that's a bold assertion.
We shall see if Al confirms or denies.
Quote from: Emelie"fat" check? highly doubt it.
and divided by the number of hours Al devotes to this site, I'd wager far less than minimum wage.
Quote from: AlTrue.
I do make some money here. How much is my business alone.
Hmpf, that's a bold assertion.
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
HMPF!
Al Yellon's ugly tard head + photoshop + this picture (http://pro.corbis.com/images/I-181-0350.jpg?size=67&uid=%7B9AEEE746-ADEB-41D4-96F5-9D7B3E31B6B6%7D) = PROFIT.
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
Hmpf, that's a bold assertion.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 15, 2009, 08:12:14 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
Hmpf, that's a bold assertion.
That's why I ran and hid behind you.
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
We've made 4 bucks off shirt sales, to counterbalance the $80 we've spent.
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 08:46:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
We've made 4 bucks off shirt sales, to counterbalance the $80 we've spent.
Man, BGP needs to get in on THAT action.
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
One of HJE's google ads is NSBB. Kerm's on their payroll.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 15, 2009, 08:50:30 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
One of HJE's google ads is NSBB. Kerm's on their payroll.
How else could he know so much about the "hoax" that is NSBB?
Quote from: Jon on April 15, 2009, 08:49:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 08:46:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
We've made 4 bucks off shirt sales, to counterbalance the $80 we've spent.
Man, BGP needs to get in on THAT action.
3 of the 4 bucks has been from Morph's BAILOUT
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 08:46:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
We've made 4 bucks off shirt sales, to counterbalance the $80 we've spent.
Yeah, but you can see every cent of that $80 up there on the screen.
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 08:52:24 AM
Quote from: Jon on April 15, 2009, 08:49:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 08:46:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
We've made 4 bucks off shirt sales, to counterbalance the $80 we've spent.
Man, BGP needs to get in on THAT action.
3 of the 4 bucks has been from Morph's BAILOUT
MONOCLES ALL AROUND!
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Quote from: fiveouts on April 15, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Oleg, I'm going to need a translator.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:51:40 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 15, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Oleg, I'm going to need a translator.
You'll also need a cup.
Quote from: fiveouts on April 15, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Will "extreme bukkake" be involved?
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 15, 2009, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 15, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Will "extreme bukkake" be involved?
Only if Mountain Dew pays for product placement.
Quote from: Fork on April 16, 2009, 07:21:33 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 15, 2009, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 15, 2009, 10:47:42 AM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on April 15, 2009, 10:42:39 AM
Quote from: BH on April 15, 2009, 08:27:30 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 15, 2009, 07:44:12 AM
Doesn't Yellon own a piece of SBNation as well? Considering he doesn't blow his dough on wardrobe or cherchez la femme, he's probably in fat city.
I bet CT, Fork, Kerm and Dolan make a pretty penny starting their own BCB spinoff sites.
You can make money off websites? 'Splain how.
Step One: import about 10-15 bleach blond women from former Russian satellite states, rename them, and explain to them the concept of "hot amateur action."
Will "extreme bukkake" be involved?
Only if Mountain Dew pays for product placement.
Dad? (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6737.msg174362#msg174362)
Excellent moment in today's Al masterpiece. He writes 'which pitcher looked like the $7 million man today?'
The irony is apparently lost on him that Marquis is making $9 million this year, two more than Harden.
Sweet fancy Moses...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue)
QuoteAlthough I think Sosa deserves one more, I think Ronny deserves a statue. He is a top 15 Cub for sure. There aren't many former players so actively involved in the club they played for. I'm afraid they would wait until after Santo leaves this earth before putting one up. He deserves some recongnition now.
And its a shame, but Sosa will probably never get a statue. I'm still wondering when his number will be retired. I hate how they let Marquis and now Bradley wear 21. Shame, shame, Cubbies...
I...I have no words.
Quote from: CT III on April 16, 2009, 09:33:13 AM
Sweet fancy Moses...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue)
QuoteAlthough I think Sosa deserves one more, I think Ronny deserves a statue. He is a top 15 Cub for sure. There aren't many former players so actively involved in the club they played for. I'm afraid they would wait until after Santo leaves this earth before putting one up. He deserves some recongnition now.
And its a shame, but Sosa will probably never get a statue. I'm still wondering when his number will be retired. I hate how they let Marquis and now Bradley wear 21. Shame, shame, Cubbies...
I...I have no words.
I really don't want to click on that link.
Quote from: CT III on April 16, 2009, 09:33:13 AM
Sweet fancy Moses...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue)
QuoteAlthough I think Sosa deserves one more, I think Ronny deserves a statue. He is a top 15 Cub for sure. There aren't many former players so actively involved in the club they played for. I'm afraid they would wait until after Santo leaves this earth before putting one up. He deserves some recongnition now.
And its a shame, but Sosa will probably never get a statue. I'm still wondering when his number will be retired. I hate how they let Marquis and now Bradley wear 21. Shame, shame, Cubbies...
I...I have no words.
Intrepid Reader: AlBilly Williams doesn't deserve a statue. He's a Negro.
Quote from: CT III on April 16, 2009, 09:33:13 AM
Sweet fancy Moises...
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/14/837727/a-petition-for-a-santo-statue)
QuoteAlthough I think Sosa deserves one more, I think Ronny deserves a statue. He is a top 15 Cub for sure. There aren't many former players so actively involved in the club they played for. I'm afraid they would wait until after Santo leaves this earth before putting one up. He deserves some recongnition now.
And its a shame, but Sosa will probably never get a statue. I'm still wondering when his number will be retired. I hate how they let Marquis and now Bradley wear 21. Shame, shame, Cubbies...
I...I have no words.
Shouldn't Moises get a staute, too'd. (Besides it might solve the problem of fans urinating on front lawns.)
Quote from: Andy on April 16, 2009, 08:58:32 AM
Excellent moment in today's Al masterpiece. He writes 'which pitcher looked like the $7 million man today?'
The irony is apparently lost on him that Marquis is making $9 million this year, two more than Harden.
If Al doesn't see a significant difference between $7M and $9M...maybe it should be explained that it's approximately 750,000 bologna sandwiches.
Hard to belive Al's a snitch. From the re-cap of yesterday's game:
"Ballpark note: the no-smoking rules aren't being enforced in the bleachers. There aren't enough security people (and there ought to be more anyway) and not enough signs letting people know that there's no smoking anywhere in the ballpark. Just something the team ought to be aware of, as a courtesy to everyone."
Quote from: Dave B on April 17, 2009, 09:50:47 AM
Hard to belive Al's a snitch. From the re-cap of yesterday's game:
"Ballpark note: the no-smoking rules aren't being enforced in the bleachers. There aren't enough security people (and there ought to be more anyway) and not enough signs letting people know that there's no smoking anywhere in the ballpark. Just something the team ought to be aware of, as a courtesy to everyone."
Don't they have texting available?
Queuing Thrill in 3...2...1...
This isn't BCB (and not really worthy of its own thread), but I just thought it was interesting to note that 30 posters at NSBB would be better managers than Lou Piniella. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53701&start=83#wrapheader)
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
This isn't BCB (and not really worthy of its own thread), but I just thought it was interesting to note that 30 posters at NSBB would be better managers than Lou Piniella. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53701&start=83#wrapheader)
Maybe if they weren't too busy getting cheated on. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53710)
"No he was pissed and upset about it. Every single person he asked told him to not take her back. What happened was he and a friend showed up at a party and she was there on the porch making out with a guy. They asked to talk to her and she cussed them out and told them she doesn't want to be with him anymore. She had just been in the hospital for 3 weeks and my roommate was there for all but one day of it.
He took her back because he is the type of guy that is addicted to the P word. He knew that if he didn't take her back he wouldn't have easy access to it. She also gave him a TV and has paid for everything the last couple of weeks. My roommate lost about half his friends over this including the one that was with him at the party."
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
This isn't BCB (and not really worthy of its own thread), but I just thought it was interesting to note that 30 posters at NSBB would be better managers than Lou Piniella. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53701&start=83#wrapheader)
Holy shit, that thread makes my head hurt. What a bunch of delusional [need a new Slaky insult here].
May I volunteer "slap-nuts"?
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:34:51 AM
...He took her back because he is the type of guy that is addicted to the P word...
Popcorn?
Peanut butter?
Pumpernickel?
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:34:51 AM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 10:32:13 AM
This isn't BCB (and not really worthy of its own thread), but I just thought it was interesting to note that 30 posters at NSBB would be better managers than Lou Piniella. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53701&start=83#wrapheader)
Maybe if they weren't too busy getting cheated on. (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53710)
"No he was pissed and upset about it. Every single person he asked told him to not take her back. What happened was he and a friend showed up at a party and she was there on the porch making out with a guy. They asked to talk to her and she cussed them out and told them she doesn't want to be with him anymore. She had just been in the hospital for 3 weeks and my roommate was there for all but one day of it.
He took her back because he is the type of guy that is addicted to the P word. He knew that if he didn't take her back he wouldn't have easy access to it. She also gave him a TV and has paid for everything the last couple of weeks. My roommate lost about half his friends over this including the one that was with him at the party."
Oh. My. God. That thread had so many different types of awesome I can barely stand it.
Sad, pathetic guy: check.
Clueless homophobia: check.
Unnecessary ANGER: check.
Stupid threats from "mods": check.
If someone ever asked "why don't you like that place," this thread would be the easiest answer. That was beautiful.
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Surely one wouldn't want to waste posts at NSBB!
Quote from: The same guy in the very next postsry double post
Quote from: ChuckD on April 17, 2009, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Surely one wouldn't want to waste posts at NSBB!
Quote from: The same guy in the very next postsry double post
I'd give anything for the chance to be one post banned from there again. Holee shit.
Quote from: TDubbs on April 17, 2009, 11:01:40 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on April 17, 2009, 10:58:47 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Surely one wouldn't want to waste posts at NSBB!
Quote from: The same guy in the very next postsry double post
I'd give anything for the chance to be one post banned from there again. Holee shit.
Reminisce...
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5930.msg131023#msg131023
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Intrepid Reader: MorrisseyWhat a bunch of pussies.
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Intrepid Reader: Morrissey
What a bunch of pussies.
Great. So now Jon has another username. This is getting confusing.
We need a datase to keep track of who is who.
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 02:34:31 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Intrepid Reader: Morrissey
What a bunch of pussies.
Great. So now Jon has another username. This is getting confusing.
We need a datase to keep track of who is who.
You're just pissed because now that Yeti is fat there's no need for you.
Quote from: Jon on April 17, 2009, 02:58:17 PM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 02:34:31 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Intrepid Reader: Morrissey
What a bunch of pussies.
Great. So now Jon has another username. This is getting confusing.
We need a datase to keep track of who is who.
You're just pissed because now that Yeti is fat there's no need for you.
You don't know me at all.
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 03:16:59 PM
Quote from: Jon on April 17, 2009, 02:58:17 PM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 02:34:31 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on April 17, 2009, 11:52:16 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2009, 10:48:06 AM
This guy is a bit sassy (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=53766).. planning his wedding before having someone to marry and getting defensive about it is all sorts of awesome..
"Dude seriously stop trolling. I made a post about what I would like at my wedding whenever that day comes and you attack it because I don't have a fiancee yet. Why? People keep saying I take over rants but its everyone who comes in to poke fun at my posts for no reason. If you disagree with something then fine argue, air your difference of opinion but stop wasting posts that serve no purpose and only bog down threads."
Intrepid Reader: Morrissey
What a bunch of pussies.
Great. So now Jon has another username. This is getting confusing.
We need a datase to keep track of who is who.
You're just pissed because now that Yeti is fat there's no need for you.
You don't know me at all.
Replace'd
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 14, 2009, 06:29:05 PM
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
I like to think LA Gil was watching the game last night and, when he saw that cat on the field, turned to his fiancée and said, "the internet's gonna tear me a new one tomorrow, you know."
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 14, 2009, 06:29:05 PM
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
I like to think LA Gil was watching the game last night and, when he saw that cat on the field, turned to his fiancée and said, "the internet's gonna tear me a new one tomorrow, you know."
You need to get out more.
Quote from: MAD on April 22, 2009, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 14, 2009, 06:29:05 PM
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
I like to think LA Gil was watching the game last night and, when he saw that cat on the field, turned to his fiancée and said, "the internet's gonna tear me a new one tomorrow, you know."
You need to get out more.
Because I watch Cubs weekday night games?
Or because I waste time on the same internet you do?
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 22, 2009, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 14, 2009, 06:29:05 PM
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
I like to think LA Gil was watching the game last night and, when he saw that cat on the field, turned to his fiancée and said, "the internet's gonna tear me a new one tomorrow, you know."
You need to get out more.
Because I watch Cubs weekday night games?
Or because I waste time on the same internet you do?
Yes, DEFENSIVE.
Quote from: MAD on April 22, 2009, 10:49:39 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 22, 2009, 08:51:26 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 08:40:00 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 14, 2009, 06:29:05 PM
At least they don't castigate people who believe that cat poop should have no place in a human toilet!!!
I like to think LA Gil was watching the game last night and, when he saw that cat on the field, turned to his fiancée and said, "the internet's gonna tear me a new one tomorrow, you know."
You need to get out more.
Because I watch Cubs weekday night games?
Or because I waste time on the same internet you do?
Yes, DEFENSIVE.
Can we just agree that you're both total losers?
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to keep searching online databases for comic book pictures from World War II...
"Finally, in the fourth inning while Joey Votto was batting, a brown, black and white cat (pictured, and thankfully not all black) scampered from somewhere under the LF bleachers and around the outfield before finally being corralled by a security guard."
Take up the White Man's burden--
No iron rule of kings,
But toil of serf and sweeper--
The tale of common things.
Quote from: Wheezer on April 22, 2009, 11:21:58 PM
"Finally, in the fourth inning while Joey Votto was batting, a brown, black and white cat (pictured, and thankfully not all black) scampered from somewhere under the LF bleachers and around the outfield before finally being corralled by a security guard."
Take up the White Man's burden--
No iron rule of kings,
But toil of serf and sweeper--
The tale of common things.
http://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/1580546287
QuoteCat on field, caught by security. NOT black
Was the first draft of Kipling in the form of a haiku, too?
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 11:59:13 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 22, 2009, 11:21:58 PM
"Finally, in the fourth inning while Joey Votto was batting, a brown, black and white cat (pictured, and thankfully not all black) scampered from somewhere under the LF bleachers and around the outfield before finally being corralled by a security guard."
Take up the White Man's burden--
No iron rule of kings,
But toil of serf and sweeper--
The tale of common things.
http://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/1580546287
QuoteCat on field, caught by security. NOT black
Was the first draft of Kipling in the form of a haiku, too?
Now I have to get out my Vachel Lindsay album.
Thankfully, it wasn't black. I'm also glad Santo wasn't standing in the on-deck circle. CRISIS AVERTED, PEOPLE!
Quote from: Wheezer on April 23, 2009, 12:10:20 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 11:59:13 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 22, 2009, 11:21:58 PM
"Finally, in the fourth inning while Joey Votto was batting, a brown, black and white cat (pictured, and thankfully not all black) scampered from somewhere under the LF bleachers and around the outfield before finally being corralled by a security guard."
Take up the White Man's burden--
No iron rule of kings,
But toil of serf and sweeper--
The tale of common things.
http://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/1580546287
QuoteCat on field, caught by security. NOT black
Was the first draft of Kipling in the form of a haiku, too?
Now I have to get out my Vachel Lindsay album.
Album?
Quote from: MAD on April 23, 2009, 08:18:36 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 23, 2009, 12:10:20 AM
Quote from: Tank on April 22, 2009, 11:59:13 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 22, 2009, 11:21:58 PM
"Finally, in the fourth inning while Joey Votto was batting, a brown, black and white cat (pictured, and thankfully not all black) scampered from somewhere under the LF bleachers and around the outfield before finally being corralled by a security guard."
Take up the White Man's burden--
No iron rule of kings,
But toil of serf and sweeper--
The tale of common things.
http://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/1580546287
QuoteCat on field, caught by security. NOT black
Was the first draft of Kipling in the form of a haiku, too?
Now I have to get out my Vachel Lindsay album.
Album?
Huey only listens to tunes Sark uploaded to the Master Control Program.
Quote from: djkkt6 on April 28, 2009, 04:10:17 PM
QuotePosting here is a privilege.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/28/857147/chase-field-is-still-the-cubs#14931555
Ho. Lee. Shit.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/28/857147/chase-field-is-still-the-cubs#14932603
Quoteyou seem to be mistaken about the nature of the site.
it IS private. It's privately owned, by Al. He chooses to allow it to be accessed relatively publicly.
We're happy to hear from people with a different POV, if they can support their assertions. That's usually the problem — they can't, and Soriano ends up being "mentally weak", and Bradley is "a problem".
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/28/857147/chase-field-is-still-the-cubs#14935702
QuoteI'm a big fan of the phrase
"you reap what you sow". I give every poster a chance. I have my buttons, tho, and he's hit them.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/28/857147/chase-field-is-still-the-cubs#14933165
QuoteHonestly, I don't think someone should be posting opinions they can't support.
This leads us back to why BCB is not a message board.
It goes on like this...
Quote from: djkkt6 on April 28, 2009, 04:10:17 PM
QuotePosting here is a privilege.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/28/857147/chase-field-is-still-the-cubs#14931555
Ho. Lee. Shit.
What a fucking douchemask.
He keeps posting his rules under the guise of their being a lot of new members, when the same 12 douches do all of the posting.
That whole thread was awesome. I feel better about myself after reading it.
Quote from: ShitTank on April 28, 2009, 05:50:24 PM
That whole thread was awesome. I feel better about myself after reading it.
Wasn't your name supposed to be "ShitTon"?
Quote from: ShitTank on April 28, 2009, 05:50:24 PM
That whole thread was awesome. I feel better about myself after reading it.
Rec'd
Quote from: Tank on April 28, 2009, 05:54:47 PM
Quote from: ShitTank on April 28, 2009, 05:50:24 PM
That whole thread was awesome. I feel better about myself after reading it.
Wasn't your name supposed to be "ShitTon"?
Just didn't think it went well with the whole impersonation of "Tank" thing... but as you wish.
Can I pick some choice lines:
QuoteThere is no "right" to post on BCB. The first amendment does not apply here.
QuotePeople have the ability to register here easily. SBN and Al give them the privilege of posting here.
But it is not a right.
Al gives this to you, so you best enjoy it, son!!!
QuoteI'm a big fan of the phrase
"you reap what you sow". I give every poster a chance. I have my buttons, tho, and he's hit them.
Wouldn't
a chance imply one post, at least?
Quoteim not trying to push anyone's buttons
but you've basically confirmed (along with Madison) everything I was saying. There's a circle of about ten of you who seem to think the only legitimate views are ones expressed by yourself, Al, or the other 10 regulars. Anyone else posting is abusing a "privilege" and think Al should "deal with him [or her]"
That, in a nutshell, is 90% of whats wrong with this site.
Fight the power, Orval.
DPD.
Wait til Dad finds out...
Quoteah, yes.
belligerence towards the owner of the site is always going to get you points.
This is good...
QuoteJust Relax.
Sorry but the administrators of this site have to chill. When you open your site to be engaged by...the entire world, you don't get to decide what it is, what it isn't, what it should be used for. "We" do. You don't like what people are saying, what people are using it for? Change the moderation settings, disable comments, take the site down...but enough with these wrist slaps every time there's a post you don't like. welcome to the internet.
I'm sorry, this one pisses me off the most.
QuoteWell...
The reason you wouldn't is because you were raised right or trained to do otherwise.
The host of this site has chosen to try to educate people on how to use this site and others have elected to assist in the education to make this a good place to visit.
Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
Either you're trolling for reaction or are encouraging people to ignore the polite requests of the host.
God damn, someone needs to bring Al back down to Earth.
Orval needs to learn how to google "Cubs forum" and find another one.
Quote from: Slakee on April 28, 2009, 06:26:07 PM
Orval needs to learn how to google "Cubs forum" and find another one.
While he's at it... (http://tinyurl.com/cuykvt)
QuoteWell...
The reason you wouldn't is because you were raised right or trained to do otherwise.
The host of this site has chosen to try to educate people on how to use this site and others have elected to assist in the education to make this a good place to visit.
Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
Either you're trolling for reaction or are encouraging people to ignore the polite requests of the host.
Intrepid Reader:
(http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/imgLib/20080721_KimJongIl.jpg)
"Thi."
DPD.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cukmqcAQ4gs/R4dSNxuyEKI/AAAAAAAAAcw/f6d55SJXOeE/s400/Cultural+Revolution.jpg)
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
Quote from: powen01 on April 28, 2009, 07:15:58 PM
DPD.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cukmqcAQ4gs/R4dSNxuyEKI/AAAAAAAAAcw/f6d55SJXOeE/s400/Cultural+Revolution.jpg)
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
I LOL'd at this. I move for this to be his official name.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 06:24:26 PM
I'm sorry, this one pisses me off the most.
Quote... Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
I love that "message board mentality" is a dirty word there.
They're on a mission to stamp out runaway decency in the West.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: powen01 on April 28, 2009, 07:15:58 PM
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
I LOL'd at this. I move for this to be his official name.
I'd vote for this.
If voting weren't totally gay.
Quote from: Tank on April 28, 2009, 11:26:40 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 06:24:26 PM
I'm sorry, this one pisses me off the most.
Quote... Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
I love that "message board mentality" is a dirty word there.
They're on a mission to stamp out runaway decency in the West.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: powen01 on April 28, 2009, 07:15:58 PM
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
I LOL'd at this. I move for this to be his official name.
I'd vote for this.
If voting weren't totally gay.
You made George cry.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dO9bg4_tViM/SdFZFL5LqII/AAAAAAAAC60/owHDjA0ia1c/s320/MtRushmoreCrying.jpg)
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 11:34:08 PM
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I'm sorry, this one pisses me off the most.
Quote... Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
I love that "message board mentality" is a dirty word there.
They're on a mission to stamp out runaway decency in the West.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: powen01 on April 28, 2009, 07:15:58 PM
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
I LOL'd at this. I move for this to be his official name.
I'd vote for this.
If voting weren't totally gay.
You made George cry.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dO9bg4_tViM/SdFZFL5LqII/AAAAAAAAC60/owHDjA0ia1c/s320/MtRushmoreCrying.jpg)
Jon will have that touched up when he's swept into office in 2012.
Quote from: CT III on April 29, 2009, 08:06:56 AM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 11:34:08 PM
Quote from: Tank on April 28, 2009, 11:26:40 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 06:24:26 PM
I'm sorry, this one pisses me off the most.
Quote... Each of these people is working to eliminate the message board mentality and make others aware that type of site usage is not appropriate or welcome.
I love that "message board mentality" is a dirty word there.
They're on a mission to stamp out runaway decency in the West.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on April 28, 2009, 10:30:38 PM
Quote from: powen01 on April 28, 2009, 07:15:58 PM
I can't read Chinese, but I think that's the Mandarin language version of "Cubs By The Numbers" created, researched and written by the Chairman Al Ze Dong himself.
I LOL'd at this. I move for this to be his official name.
I'd vote for this.
If voting weren't totally gay.
You made George cry.
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dO9bg4_tViM/SdFZFL5LqII/AAAAAAAAC60/owHDjA0ia1c/s320/MtRushmoreCrying.jpg)
Jon will have that touched up when he's swept into office in 2012.
Jon will have Mt. Rushmore altered so the four guys will be punching Hitler.
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with
me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
+1
Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2009, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
+1
-1
Quote from: ShitTon on April 29, 2009, 10:14:16 AM
Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2009, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
+1
-1
1
Quote from: TDubbs on April 29, 2009, 10:17:51 AM
Quote from: ShitTon on April 29, 2009, 10:14:16 AM
Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2009, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
+1
-1
1
080844
Quote from: Tank on April 29, 2009, 10:31:11 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on April 29, 2009, 10:17:51 AM
Quote from: ShitTon on April 29, 2009, 10:14:16 AM
Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2009, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
+1
-1
1
080844
Rec'd.
Quote from: djkkt6 on April 29, 2009, 10:56:55 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/29/858584/cubs-zambrano-try-on-hitting-shoes#14997604
Somehow Al saying "that's what she said" just doesn't seem right.
Quote from: random devoted followersome always want more johnson.
Quote from: Altwss
''try on hitting shoes.'' what a cunning linguist. Hitting, with shoes. Genius.
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Quote from: djkkt6 on April 29, 2009, 10:56:55 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/29/858584/cubs-zambrano-try-on-hitting-shoes#14997604
Somehow Al saying "that's what she said" just doesn't seem right.
Quote from: random devoted followersome always want more johnson.
Quote from: Altwss
''try on hitting shoes.'' what a cunning linguist. Hitting, with shoes. Genius.
+1 for Al's awesome photo captions too.
Quote from: Frank on April 29, 2009, 09:28:38 PM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on April 29, 2009, 08:59:56 PM
Quote from: djkkt6 on April 29, 2009, 10:56:55 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/4/29/858584/cubs-zambrano-try-on-hitting-shoes#14997604
Somehow Al saying "that's what she said" just doesn't seem right.
Quote from: random devoted followersome always want more johnson.
Quote from: Altwss
''try on hitting shoes.'' what a cunning linguist. Hitting, with shoes. Genius.
+1 for Al's awesome photo captions too.
rec'd. (I don't know what that means, but this seemed like the right time to use it).
Quote from: Oleg on April 29, 2009, 10:09:43 AM
Quote
I am probably not alone
in feeling that if I say something substantive and people agree with me, I would like to know that people agree with me. I would also like to know who agrees with me, so posting "+1" or "rec'd" below the post is encouraging.
I just want to know when people agree with me. Damnit, I need affirmation!!!!
Yes you do.
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
Tell me that cockmunch and the Booyah network weren't made for each other.
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
ESPN's writing another "which ballparks are teh awesome?" series, huh? Good for them.
The royal "We" is a nice touch.
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mentioned his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
Truth'd
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
That explains David Patton.
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 07:14:32 AM
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
That explains David Patton.
That makes no sense.
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2009, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 07:14:32 AM
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
That explains David Patton.
That makes no sense.
Neither does David Patton.
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 08:25:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2009, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 07:14:32 AM
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
That explains David Patton.
That makes no sense.
Neither does David Patton.
Fork, ruining threads since 1896.
Quote from: TDubbs on May 12, 2009, 08:31:45 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 08:25:24 AM
Quote from: Tank on May 12, 2009, 08:23:44 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 12, 2009, 07:14:32 AM
Quote from: dbal on May 11, 2009, 11:22:55 PM
Quote from: Joe on May 11, 2009, 02:35:07 PM
ESPN goes to the #1 Cubs fan to get the real scoop:
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=4146914
At least they didn't mention his stain of a blog.
Now they're doing "scouting reports" for the minor league affiliates?
Really?
That explains David Patton.
That makes no sense.
Neither does David Patton.
Fork, ruining threads since 1896.
I'll ruin YOU, Forearms.
Quote from: djkkt6 on May 13, 2009, 12:06:32 PM
I personally love how this Josh77 guy is demanding that people come to him to get assignments prior to the game. No longer can you go to a minor league game just to have fun, now there's homework!
Fucking douche. It's like a mini Al.
Btw, how many BJ's did Josh have to give Bologna sandwich Al before he could get access to the sacred "front page?"
I don't think most people know what you're talking about since I never ever go there. I gotta think most people don't.
I wish all of you weren't banned from that site so you could take your tiring bitch-fest spam where it belongs.
Quote from: Pre on May 14, 2009, 02:29:01 PM
I wish all of you weren't banned from that site so you could take your tiring bitch-fest spam where it belongs.
this. Once and for fucking all, this.
Imagine a message board or website where Paul and other misfits too lame for Desipio congregate. (This is my natural home, but I refuse to go there.) Imagine what you'd think about those morans if they dedicated their days to reading Desipio and ripping it apart.
That is how BCB sees you.
Quote from: Canadouche on May 15, 2009, 11:47:45 AM
Imagine a message board or website where Paul and other misfits too lame for Desipio congregate. (This is my natural home, but I refuse to go there.) Imagine what you'd think about those morans if they dedicated their days to reading Desipio and ripping it apart.
That is how BCB sees you.
I can't see BCB. They're behind me, kissing my entire ass.
Quote from: Canadouche on May 15, 2009, 11:47:45 AM
Imagine a message board or website where Paul and other misfits too lame for Desipio congregate. (This is my natural home, but I refuse to go there.) Imagine what you'd think about those morans if they dedicated their days to reading Desipio and ripping it apart.
That is how BCB sees you.
You know what's lamer than reading another site and ripping on it? Reading the site that's ripping your site to see how badly they're ripping on you.
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
He only congregates with those who are at his level.
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
This place is so much better with Paul.
Quote from: Slakee on May 15, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
This place is so much better with Paul.
Is he sort of like Tim Tebow, in that just knowing him makes you a better man?
Quote from: Brownie on May 15, 2009, 01:14:29 PM
Quote from: Slakee on May 15, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
This place is so much better with Paul.
Is he sort of like Tim Tebow, in that just knowing him makes you a better man?
Well one can never truly know Paul. I just bask in his glow.
Quote from: Canadouche on May 15, 2009, 11:47:45 AM
Imagine a message board or website where Paul and other misfits too lame for Desipio congregate. (This is my natural home, but I refuse to go there.) Imagine what you'd think about those morans if they dedicated their days to reading Desipio and ripping it apart.
That is how BCB sees you.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I don't give a monkey-fuck about what they actually write about. The mere fact that they revere Yellon so much as to completely and absolutely quash any sort of intelligent debate on anything is what bugs me. It's a weird combination of self-importance, groupthink, and idiocy; and, because of that, they deserve all the mocking they receive. They're a bunch of cowards who are afraid to have their opinions challenged.
Furthermore, I couldn't care less how they see me (or us). Fact is, anyone can come here and "rip" Desipio all they want. They will only be mocked insofar as their argument is mock-worthy. The very idea that we are open to that sort of mocking is what makes us who we are. HOW'S THAT FOR SOME SELF-IMPORTANCE?
Fuck them for trying to "control" information. It's fascist.
Quote from: Slakee on May 15, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
This place is so much better with Paul.
I actually miss reading his blaze-of-glory "You are mere sports fans, I can't be bothered with such trivial matters" posts as he's making a run for it.
Good times.
Quote from: Fork on May 15, 2009, 01:52:17 PM
Quote from: Slakee on May 15, 2009, 01:09:03 PM
Quote from: MAD on May 15, 2009, 12:11:13 PM
Paul is a lone wolf. He congregates with nobody.
This place is so much better with Paul.
I actually miss reading his blaze-of-glory "You are mere sports fans, I can't be bothered with such trivial matters" posts as he's making a run for it a couple of days after 22 consecutive posts of raving lunacy on nearly every play of a Bears game.
Good times.
Clarified'd.
http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/5/31/737141/-Your-new-community-overlord
Banning makes its way upstream...
Okay, so this (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-08-cubs-brite-chicagojun08,0,2282512.story) isn't funny at all.
I have an 11 week old daughter, so for me, it's particularly not the least bit funny.
However, what IS funny, is the thought of DiGeorge syndrome being the new Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/11/755496/2009-bcb-project-3000-fund)
Quote from: PenFoe on June 08, 2009, 12:50:33 PM
Okay, so this (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-08-cubs-brite-chicagojun08,0,2282512.story) isn't funny at all.
I have an 11 week old daughter, so for me, it's particularly not the least bit funny.
However, what IS funny, is the thought of DiGeorge syndrome being the new Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/2/11/755496/2009-bcb-project-3000-fund)
Given the nomenclatural nuances surrounding velocardiofacial syndrome and DiGeorge sequence, it sounds like a perfect opportunity for them to completely muddy the water.
Heh heh. (http://www.chicagonow.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=603)
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2009, 10:34:54 PM
Heh heh. (http://www.chicagonow.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=603)
Nice.
Wow. It's becoming a weekly crusade:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
You saw that too. I just e-mailed Al about this wonderful post.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Re: Your "request for civility"
Time: 9:37 AM
I like to check in now and again Al and see what you're up to. It amuses me in much the same way that the dung flinging monkeys at Brookfield do.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
You rarely disappoint. Like again today, you spend an awful lot of your time telling your readers and posters how to behave. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's nice that you have created a shelter for the shut-ins and surface-only thinkers, it keeps them away from our sites.
So thanks. Keep up the good work.
But you do realize that if you had just left it all alone a couple of years ago it would have weeded itself out. It always does.
No, of course you don't realize that. What was I thinking?
Love,
Andy
Quote from: Dave B on June 09, 2009, 10:14:40 AM
Wow. It's becoming a weekly crusade:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
Jebus that shit is eye poison.
Quote from: Andy on June 09, 2009, 10:16:08 AM
You saw that too. I just e-mailed Al about this wonderful post.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Re: Your "request for civility"
Time: 9:37 AM
I like to check in now and again Al and see what you're up to. It amuses me in much the same way that the dung flinging monkeys at Brookfield do.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
You rarely disappoint. Like again today, you spend an awful lot of your time telling your readers and posters how to behave. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's nice that you have created a shelter for the shut-ins and surface-only thinkers, it keeps them away from our sites.
So thanks. Keep up the good work.
But you do realize that if you had just left it all alone a couple of years ago it would have weeded itself out. It always does.
No, of course you don't realize that. What was I thinking?
Love,
Andy
Al just can't let it go...
(http://3alleypub.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg)
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2009, 10:34:54 PM
Heh heh. (http://www.chicagonow.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=603)
Yes! This is the moment I've been waiting for! I am going to preemptively ban the shit out of him.
Quote from: MAD on June 09, 2009, 10:17:36 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 09, 2009, 10:14:40 AM
Wow. It's becoming a weekly crusade:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
Jebus that shit is eye poison.
Quote from: Breastfed Until He Was 14What I do believe is that there is more to winning baseball than numbers on a spreadsheet; it is played by human beings on a field, not on a computer, and that play can be only forecast by numbers.
And here I was thinking that spreadsheets could hit, run, throw, spit and fart. Somebody should write a pamphlet (http://crashburnalley.com/?p=47) explaining which types of sentient and non-sentient beings are eligible to participate in professional baseball.
Quote from: Andy on June 09, 2009, 10:16:08 AM
You saw that too. I just e-mailed Al about this wonderful post.
To: al@bleedcubbieblue.com
Fr: andy@desipio.com
Re: Your "request for civility"
Time: 9:37 AM
I like to check in now and again Al and see what you're up to. It amuses me in much the same way that the dung flinging monkeys at Brookfield do.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
You rarely disappoint. Like again today, you spend an awful lot of your time telling your readers and posters how to behave. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's nice that you have created a shelter for the shut-ins and surface-only thinkers, it keeps them away from our sites.
So thanks. Keep up the good work.
But you do realize that if you had just left it all alone a couple of years ago it would have weeded itself out. It always does.
No, of course you don't realize that. What was I thinking?
Love,
Andy
Great post, Andy! I think we all need to remember this from time to time. I know I'll be trying extra hard to keep this in mind when I post from now on.
Quote from: MAD on June 09, 2009, 10:17:36 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 09, 2009, 10:14:40 AM
Wow. It's becoming a weekly crusade:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/9/903463/the-nature-of-being-a-cubs-fan-and
Jebus that shit is eye poison.
"I'm 52 years old. In sports blogging terms, that's ... well, let's just say that I'm the oldest blogger among the now more than 200 SB Nation sites. I like to think that being around all the twenty and thirty somethings who make up the bulk of the SBN bloggers helps keep me feeling young and plugged in to what's going on in the modern sports world. But I also believe that my age and the length of time I've been a fan helps give me some perspective on the Cubs and their long history... of failure, which will make the ultimate success, winning a World Series, that much sweeter when it happens.""modern sports world"
Christ, I hate my generation sometimes.
Just so you morans know being around you idiots doesn't make me feel plugged in. It makes me feel like an old fuck.
Wait, you don't subscribe to Al's opinion that watching 50 years of shitty baseball has made him a "better" fan?
Quote from: flannj on June 09, 2009, 10:44:23 AM
Just so you morans know being around you idiots doesn't make me feel plugged in. It makes me feel like an old fuck.
So, what you're saying is... it's working?
Some Wonderful Tidbits from the Comments section of that post:
"Al I think your site is great. It is different from so many of the other sites out there."
"Its unfortunate that this is perhaps the 3rd or 4th posting you've made on etiquette and such so far this season, but its is always appreciative that the moderator takes a responsible role as parent and gaurdian to the rest of the family."
Parent? Guardian? What a fucking horseshit site. I'm glad I only visit that site through the links in this thread. Why I even do that, I have no idea. I guess I'm the idiot.
The whole written circle jerk that the comment thread became makes me want to punch the internet in the nuts.
Quote from: fiveouts on June 09, 2009, 11:00:35 AM
Some Wonderful Tidbits from the Comments section of that post:
"Al I think your site is great. It is different from so many of the other sites out there."
"Its unfortunate that this is perhaps the 3rd or 4th posting you've made on etiquette and such so far this season, but its is always appreciative that the moderator takes a responsible role as parent and gaurdian to the rest of the family."
Parent? Guardian? What a fucking horseshit site. I'm glad I only visit that site through the links in this thread. Why I even do that, I have no idea. I guess I'm the idiot.
The whole written circle jerk that the comment thread became makes me want to punch the internet in the nuts.
There's a lot of bleed between BCB and Second City Hockey, and the Yellonites aren't quite sure what do make of the guys on SCH who aren't quite the sticklers for rules & regulations...I think the only people they've banned have been trolls.
Quote from: Al Yellon
So let's go on and focus on our ideas and thoughts on improving the status of this Cubs team, which despite its injuries, bad construction and other foibles, is only 3.5 games out of first place. Perhaps out of all this turmoil will come the ultimate victory this fall. Go Cubs.
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Quote from: IrishYeti on June 09, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Kenny does know one key thing. He knows how to appeal to the fans that buy tickets regardless of quality of product.
He's the guy that makes the customer come back to the restaurant even when the customer knows the cook is spitting in the soup.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on June 09, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Kenny does know one key thing. He knows how to appeal to the fans that buy tickets regardless of quality of product.
He's the guy that makes the customer come back to the restaurant even when the customer knows the cook is spitting in the soup.
And Yellon is the guy who questions your loyalty when you say the soup tastes like spit. It's a symbiotic relationship.
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 01:01:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on June 09, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Kenny does know one key thing. He knows how to appeal to the fans that buy tickets regardless of quality of product.
He's the guy that makes the customer come back to the restaurant even when the customer knows the cook is spitting in the soup.
And Yellon is the guy who questions your loyalty when you say the soup tastes like spit. It's a symbiotic relationship.
Yes. And he states that the fact that he continues to eat spitten-in soup gives him a greater right to complain as he's still a paying customer. Perhaps it does. But it also tells the cook that while the cook may have to hear out the complaint, he doesn't have to actually listen.
Al: "Stop spitting in the soup."
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup.
Al: "I said, stop spitting in the soup."
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup again.
Al: "I said, stop spitting in the soup. Really!"
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup again.
Al: "I REALLY MEAN IT! Stop spitting in the soup!"
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup. See you tomorrow."
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on June 09, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Kenny does know one key thing. He knows how to appeal to the fans that buy tickets regardless of quality of product.
He's the guy that makes the customer come back to the restaurant even when the customer knows the cook is spitting in the soup.
How long has Crane Kenney been actively involved with the Cubs? Only since around the time Zell bought the team in 2007, right?
I'm by no means a Kenney fan (the Greek priest thing earned him a permanent spot in the Hall of Douches), but to suggest he's somehow been tricking people into buying tickets to watch back-to-back division titles is very Chuckian of you.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 01:15:35 PMYes. And he states that the fact that he continues to eat spitten-in soup gives him a greater right to complain as he's still a paying customer. Perhaps it does. But it also tells the cook that while the cook may have to hear out the complaint, he doesn't have to actually listen.
Ah,
now I understand.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 01:15:35 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 01:01:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 12:59:33 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on June 09, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
It's almost as if he thinks that the opinions on improving the Cubs actually do something... Like Hendry reads BCB or something. I know Crane Kenney does, but shit, Kenney don't know jack.
Kenny does know one key thing. He knows how to appeal to the fans that buy tickets regardless of quality of product.
He's the guy that makes the customer come back to the restaurant even when the customer knows the cook is spitting in the soup.
And Yellon is the guy who questions your loyalty when you say the soup tastes like spit. It's a symbiotic relationship.
Yes. And he states that the fact that he continues to eat spitten-in soup gives him a greater right to complain as he's still a paying customer. Perhaps it does. But it also tells the cook that while the cook may have to hear out the complaint, he doesn't have to actually listen.
Al: "Stop spitting in the soup."
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup.
Al: "I said, stop spitting in the soup."
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup again.
Al: "I said, stop spitting in the soup. Really!"
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup."
Next day: Cook spits in soup again.
Al: "I REALLY MEAN IT! Stop spitting in the soup!"
Cook: "I hear you. We'll stop spitting in the soup. That'll be $10 for the soup. See you tomorrow."
Submitted: there's nothing better in this world than Fork and Chuck teaming up to draw out an extended metaphor.
Quote from: RV on June 09, 2009, 01:21:55 PM
How long has Crane Kenney been actively involved with the Cubs? Only since around the time Zell bought the team in 2007, right?
Kenny was, I believe, the chairman of the Cubs for many years. His was was to be the go-between from Trib management and Andy MacPhail. Crane became more active when MacPhail left and became the president when McDonough went to the Black Hawks.
BONERTIME! (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/league-of-her-own/2009/06/2009-league-of-her-own-get-together.html)
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
BONERTIME! (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/league-of-her-own/2009/06/2009-league-of-her-own-get-together.html)
All you have to do is drop $115+ on a ticket for a seat 450 feet from home plate to get to hang out with the LOHO gang?! SIGN ME UP!
QuoteHey kids, only a few days left until the 2009 LOHO get-together, which will take place Saturday, June 13, 2009 at the Cubs/Twinks game.
What kind of weird game involves Cubs and twinks anyway? Ring toss? Either way, wouldn't that be more appropriate down the road at Spin?
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 09, 2009, 03:12:00 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
BONERTIME! (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/league-of-her-own/2009/06/2009-league-of-her-own-get-together.html)
All you have to do is drop $115+ on a ticket for a seat 450 feet from home plate to get to hang out with the LOHO gang?! SIGN ME UP!
It's $115 for the ticket, but you can rationalize it at $0.50 per pound.
Someone's gotta go get pictures of this train-wreck.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 03:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 09, 2009, 03:12:00 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
BONERTIME! (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/league-of-her-own/2009/06/2009-league-of-her-own-get-together.html)
All you have to do is drop $115+ on a ticket for a seat 450 feet from home plate to get to hang out with the LOHO gang?! SIGN ME UP!
It's $115 for the ticket, but you can rationalize it at $0.50 per pound.
Or one dollar for every hit Soriano is going to get this year, AMIRIGHTCHUCK???
Quote from: Dave B on June 09, 2009, 03:48:37 PM
Someone's gotta go get pictures of this train-wreck.
Only if they bring their own bologna.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 09, 2009, 03:50:42 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2009, 03:46:44 PM
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 09, 2009, 03:12:00 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2009, 02:25:04 PM
BONERTIME! (http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/league-of-her-own/2009/06/2009-league-of-her-own-get-together.html)
All you have to do is drop $115+ on a ticket for a seat 450 feet from home plate to get to hang out with the LOHO gang?! SIGN ME UP!
It's $115 for the ticket, but you can rationalize it at $0.50 per pound.
Or one dollar for every hit Soriano is going to get this year, AMIRIGHTCHUCK???
He's on a pace to price that at $1.46.
I wasn't able to DVR the replay of D-Lee's HR on Friday against Woody, but it seems to me that it was hit in the general area of Al and his minions. I could've sworn I saw Al, Druish Druid, and Shanghai Badger all running and screaming like pussies when it landed.
Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 09:28:46 AM
I wasn't able to DVR the replay of D-Lee's HR on Friday against Woody, but it seems to me that it was hit in the general area of Al and his minions. I could've sworn I saw Al, Druish Druid, and Shanghai Badger all running and screaming like pussies when it landed.
Al didn't glove up for this one?
Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 09:28:46 AM
I wasn't able to DVR the replay of D-Lee's HR on Friday against Woody, but it seems to me that it was hit in the general area of Al and his minions. I could've sworn I saw Al, Druish Druid, and Shanghai Badger all running and screaming like pussies when it landed.
Al and his sycophants sit in the very back corner of the LF bleachers, like in the very last row. I thought DLee's pop shot was several rows down. Still, it wouldn't surprise me if that cum-guzzling fucktard used his purse to shield his face from the ball.
Quote from: Fork on June 22, 2009, 09:30:36 AM
Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 09:28:46 AM
I wasn't able to DVR the replay of D-Lee's HR on Friday against Woody, but it seems to me that it was hit in the general area of Al and his minions. I could've sworn I saw Al, Druish Druid, and Shanghai Badger all running and screaming like pussies when it landed.
Al didn't glove up for this one?
Oh, he gloved up. And forgot the K-Y.
I do recall seeing some douche in a Cubs jersey with the number 99 on it in the vicinity of where the ball landed. WTF?
Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 10:00:24 AM
I do recall seeing some douche in a Cubs jersey with the number 99 on it in the vicinity of where the ball landed. WTF?
I thought that looked like a Vaughan 99 Indians jersey.
Shit, I should've done some research:
"And in case you thought Derrek Lee's game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth came close to us in the left field corner, that's about the closest we've ever gotten to a ball since we moved to that section in 2006. Jessica got her hand on it, but didn't want to fight the three twentysomething men who were diving all over themselves to get the ball. (We spotted one of them later taking a picture of the ball with his cellphone camera and sending it to several friends.)"
Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 10:06:04 AM
Shit, I should've done some research:
"And in case you thought Derrek Lee's game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth came close to us in the left field corner, that's about the closest we've ever gotten to a ball since we moved to that section in 2006. Jessica got her hand on it, but didn't want to fight the three twentysomething men who were diving all over themselves to get the ball. (We spotted one of them later taking a picture of the ball with his cellphone camera and sending it to several friends.)"
Such a tear-jerking story.
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Quote from: Dave B on June 22, 2009, 10:06:04 AM
Shit, I should've done some research:
"And in case you thought Derrek Lee's game-tying homer in the bottom of the ninth came close to us in the left field corner, that's about the closest we've ever gotten to a ball since we moved to that section in 2006. Jessica got her hand on it, but didn't want to fight the three twentysomething men who were diving all over themselves to get the ball. (We spotted one of them later taking a picture of the ball with his cellphone camera and sending it to several friends.)"
Of course, if Al had gotten the ball, he would have taken a picture and posted it on a blog, which is far more dignified.
BUMP.
Al is not only declaring he's had enough of Milton Bradley, he's proving to be afflicted with early onset dementia. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/27/927270/milton-bradley-must-go)
QuoteBut given the passion exhibited in last night's recap regarding Milton Bradley -- and I commend all of you for keeping it on topic and not making anything personal -- I felt it was important to have a post up this morning where discussion on this issue can continue, because this appears to be a real turning point for this team, just as the Michael Barrett/A.J. Pierzynski brawl did the same thing two years ago, coincidentally in a game at the Cell.
First of all, the Barret/Pudzynski brawl was
three years ago, not two years ago. And
turned the season around? Holy shit, that's not even revisionsist; it's flat-out retardedly incorrect.
The Cubs record after the brawl at US Methular: 17-25
The Cubs record the rest of the way: 49-71
Boy did that fight turn things around.
Upon further reflection, I think pollyellon is confusing the Barret/Pudzynski with the Barrett/Zambrano from the following year. And, while one can argue that it did, in fact, turn the season around, this was due to the fact that the fight basically numbered Lenny's days in Chicago.
Although, had the powers-that-be listened to this nitwit back then, (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2007/6/1/181321/6204) the Cubs may not have been so lucky.
QuoteJim -- if you're reading this, it's time to make a bold move, time to shake things up, time to tell every single player and coach on this ballclub that "business as usual" (and five losses in a row is NOT good business, is it?) will not be tolerated. We discussed this at length in the bleachers today and here was our consensus.
Call up Omar Minaya and tell him Z's available, and make a deal. Now. Today, if possible, tomorrow, if not. Whatever's gotten into Z's head, it is clear that his time with the Cubs has to be up. And I hate saying that, because we all know the sort of talent Z has, and he just turned 26 today (some birthday, huh?), and he might turn in several more great seasons (although with 1/3 of this year gone and a 5.62 ERA, this year may be a lost one already). Minaya loves Z; the Mets could use him, and he's already hinted that he'd like to sign there next year (as opposed to with the Yankees, where he couldn't bat except during interleague games in NL parks), and the Mets can afford him.
I think it's safe to say that if we had held onto Meathead and let the Big Zamboni go, that the last two years would not have been as successful as they were.
I know a number of people tire of us going over there to point out AL's idiocy rather than just leaving him alone, but this was too fucking retarded to pass up. Sorry. I'm pretty tired of Milt's act myself, but I'm more tired of asshat Cub fans like Yellon demonstrating to the world how supremely fucking stupid they are.
Have at it.
Al is a visionary. He wanted Jim to trade Zambrano to the Mets for David Wright, Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran and turn Barrett into a closer, where his vaunted mental toughness would likely have made him the Cubs very own version of Joe Nathan.
Don't doubt Al.
Quote from: Andy on June 27, 2009, 10:31:09 AM
Al is a visionary. He wanted Jim to trade Zambrano to the Mets for David Wright, Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran and turn Barrett into a closer, where his vaunted mental toughness would likely have made him the Cubs very own version of Joe Nathan.
Don't doubt Al.
The best part of today's link--which I didn't even scroll down to until after I had posted my Who Ya Crappin' here is this steaming pile:
QuoteYou can criticize Soriano all you want, justifiably, for his play on the field. But one thing you cannot say is that Soriano has the wrong attitude. Soriano's a leader, and he is absolutely correct. I have a lot more to say, so there's more below the fold.
This is, of course, after he cites a Chris DeLuca article iterating the same stupid and incorrect characterization of Soriano ("Veteran Alfonso Soriano, who doesn't get the credit he deserves for being a true team leader, ") to begin with.
Soriano should shut the fuck up, but not before running over Al and Chris DeLuca with his big blue truck before today's game.
Quote from: MAD on June 27, 2009, 10:25:10 AM
BUMP.
Al is not only declaring he's had enough of Milton Bradley, he's proving to be afflicted with early onset dementia. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/27/927270/milton-bradley-must-go)
QuoteBut given the passion exhibited in last night's recap regarding Milton Bradley -- and I commend all of you for keeping it on topic and not making anything personal -- I felt it was important to have a post up this morning where discussion on this issue can continue, because this appears to be a real turning point for this team, just as the Michael Barrett/A.J. Pierzynski brawl did the same thing two years ago, coincidentally in a game at the Cell.
First of all, the Barret/Pudzynski brawl was three years ago, not two years ago. And turned the season around? Holy shit, that's not even revisionsist; it's flat-out retardedly incorrect.
The Cubs record after the brawl at US Methular: 17-25
The Cubs record the rest of the way: 49-71
Boy did that fight turn things around.
Upon further reflection, I think pollyellon is confusing the Barret/Pudzynski with the Barrett/Zambrano from the following year. And, while one can argue that it did, in fact, turn the season around, this was due to the fact that the fight basically numbered Lenny's days in Chicago.
Although, had the powers-that-be listened to this nitwit back then, (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2007/6/1/181321/6204) the Cubs may not have been so lucky.
QuoteJim -- if you're reading this, it's time to make a bold move, time to shake things up, time to tell every single player and coach on this ballclub that "business as usual" (and five losses in a row is NOT good business, is it?) will not be tolerated. We discussed this at length in the bleachers today and here was our consensus.
Call up Omar Minaya and tell him Z's available, and make a deal. Now. Today, if possible, tomorrow, if not. Whatever's gotten into Z's head, it is clear that his time with the Cubs has to be up. And I hate saying that, because we all know the sort of talent Z has, and he just turned 26 today (some birthday, huh?), and he might turn in several more great seasons (although with 1/3 of this year gone and a 5.62 ERA, this year may be a lost one already). Minaya loves Z; the Mets could use him, and he's already hinted that he'd like to sign there next year (as opposed to with the Yankees, where he couldn't bat except during interleague games in NL parks), and the Mets can afford him.
I think it's safe to say that if we had held onto Meathead and let the Big Zamboni go, that the last two years would not have been as successful as they were.
I know a number of people tire of us going over there to point out AL's idiocy rather than just leaving him alone, but this was too fucking retarded to pass up. Sorry. I'm pretty tired of Milt's act myself, but I'm more tired of asshat Cub fans like Yellon demonstrating to the world how supremely fucking stupid they are.
Have at it.
QuoteFirst, I continue to stand by the two things I posted last night regarding things I have heard about Milton Bradley. I learned these a couple of weeks ago but decided to sit on them at the time, only posting them last night because I felt they were relevant to yesterday's incident. No, I can't and won't post names. Believe what you will, but I have absolutely no doubt I was told the truth.
"Hey everyone, look at me! I have inside knowledge! NO ONE IS AS PLUGGED IN AS I AM! Deep Goat is just the tip of my insider iceberg! I will never actually share this information with you peons, I just like to write it down on notecards and flip through them at home to remind me how much more I know about the Cubs than you."
I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that "Deep Goat" is the most retarded nickname for anything ever.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on June 27, 2009, 04:39:04 PM
I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that "Deep Goat" is the most retarded nickname for anything ever.
If you were a real actual news television journalist you'd appreciate it.
I just took it to mean that Al sticks his cock down a goat's throat.
What else could it mean?
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
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Quote from: oldstyle40oz on June 28, 2009, 07:59:11 AM
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
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SAP Y'all Dang.
But nice entrance though
Quote from: oldstyle40oz on June 28, 2009, 07:59:11 AM
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
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Who.
Found.
That.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 28, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: oldstyle40oz on June 28, 2009, 07:59:11 AM
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
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Who.
Found.
That.
It feels like you're missing a question mark...somewhere. Anywhere.
WORST CASE SCENARIO BITCHES: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/28/928164/worst-case-scenario-mark-derosa
Quote from: FuckFace
Someone suggested Marco Scutaro in another thread
In addition to Mark Teahen, Scutaro might be a useful pickup. He's having a career year — why not try to take advantage of it?
Scutaro hits right handed, so Lou might not be on board with it. Teahen's quite a bit younger, too, so he'd be my first choice.
Really? A team that is 2 games out of the wildcard is going to sell?
Quote from: FuckFace
What gets me is what St. Louis gave up to get him. Chris Perez and a PTBNL. You have to be kidding me -- Perez, who will be 24 on Wednesday, is a good young reliever who throws hard, but is no sure thing. You're telling me the Cubs couldn't have matched this with Jose Ascanio and Jeff Stevens? Or thrown in a third player?
And then someone points out the idiocy of that statement:
Quote
Ascanio is not Perez
Chris Perez is considered a potential closer. Just look at 2008 in AAA:
Ascanio: 54 hits and 58 K's in 54 innings.
Perez: 18 hits and 38 K's in 25 innings (plus time in StL)
Suggesting multiple players is the same silly argument of quantity over quality. The Cubs do not have a near-ready prospect at the level of Perez.
That potential closer thing is what my Cardinal fan buddy said to me when he told me about the trade. He actually wasn't all that cracked up about it. He's not objecting but it's more of a Yeti-movie feeling: "Meh".
DPD.
I really think this DeRosa trade makes me pretty fucking happy. Why? Well, morons like this provide the world with so much entertainment: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/28/928089/jim-hendry-should-resign
DeRosa in a Cardinals uni = Jeter in a Red Sox uni?? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
So, Hendry could've gotten Chris Perez/PTBNL instead of Stevens/Gaub/Archer?
Quote from: ChuckD on June 28, 2009, 10:26:03 AM
So, Hendry could've gotten Chris Perez/PTBNL instead of Stevens/Gaub/Archer?
I like to think of it as the cubs traded Derosa to the Cardinals for Miles, Perez, and a PTBNL. Then, they shipped Perez and the PTBNL to Cleveland for Stevens/Gaub/Archer.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 28, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: oldstyle40oz on June 28, 2009, 07:59:11 AM
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
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Who.
Found.
That.
Whoever found that needs to keep on digging...
(http://i40.tinypic.com/dwrkfl.jpg)
Quote from: Tank on June 28, 2009, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 28, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: oldstyle40oz on June 28, 2009, 07:59:11 AM
This was posted on a different forum but I think it bears reposting...
(http://j.photos.cx/29wpz77-fea.jpg)
Who.
Found.
That.
Whoever found that needs to keep on digging...
(http://i40.tinypic.com/dwrkfl.jpg)
Oh, so the robot was
spanking her?
(http://superdickery.com/images/stories/seduction/loisbackentrance5zq.jpg)
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QuoteRich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 29, 2009, 11:16:58 PM
QuoteRich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits
Heh heh.
That's actually pretty consistent, coming as it does from the same cognitively-challenged clown who argued that if you simply remove all of the
bad things from a guy's statistics (his example in the Spring was Micah Hoffpauer, but it's a pretty common--if utterly retarded--rhettorical device) that his numbers actually look pretty swell.
Quote from: MAD on June 30, 2009, 09:41:55 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 29, 2009, 11:16:58 PM
QuoteRich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits
Heh heh.
That's actually pretty consistent, coming as it does from the same cognitively-challenged clown who argued that if you simply remove all of the bad things from a guy's statistics (his example in the Spring was Micah Hoffpauer, but it's a pretty common--if utterly retarded--rhettorical device) that his numbers actually look pretty swell.
I still have access. I'm going to use this if you don't mind me going all Neil Kinnock-Elisabeth Hasselbeck with your stuff.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 30, 2009, 10:08:20 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 30, 2009, 09:41:55 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 29, 2009, 11:16:58 PM
QuoteRich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits
Heh heh.
That's actually pretty consistent, coming as it does from the same cognitively-challenged clown who argued that if you simply remove all of the bad things from a guy's statistics (his example in the Spring was Micah Hoffpauer, but it's a pretty common--if utterly retarded--rhettorical device) that his numbers actually look pretty swell.
I still have access. I'm going to use this if you don't mind me going all Neil Kinnock-Elisabeth Hasselbeck with your stuff.
By all means.
What did that idiot airhead say anyway?
Quote from: MAD on June 30, 2009, 09:41:55 AM
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on June 29, 2009, 11:16:58 PM
QuoteRich Harden, who got hit pretty hard in his last two starts, was nearly unhittable Monday. He scattered nine hits
Heh heh.
That's actually pretty consistent, coming as it does from the same cognitively-challenged clown who argued that if you simply remove all of the bad things from a guy's statistics (his example in the Spring was Micah Hoffpauer, but it's a pretty common--if utterly retarded--rhettorical device) that his numbers actually look pretty swell.
Someone pointed it out to him to my delight: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/6/29/929959/cubs-find-favorite-punching-bag#17595376
Al is now the Mayor of Philadelphia:
"All of this happened right after BCB reader Connecticut Cubs Fan came by to say hi -- risking his life to get past the ushers at Citizens Bank Park, who won't let you go and visit friends in another section. By Wednesday they had gotten used to me being in section 141 so several BCB readers (sdurst, wrigley12 among others, and sorry if I left you out!) were able to stop by and say hi.
I'm being too hard on the CBP employees -- in general, they were friendly and efficient, and even when chasing people away from the fence two rows in front of me they were nice about it. "
First off, I find it hard to believe anybody really wanted to visit him in his section.
Secondly, he says that the stands are full, so why is he surprised that ushers would be "ushering" people away from sections they don't have seats in, and therefore have to fuck up somebody else's view to pay homage to the oldest living bologna addict in captivity? Couldn't he have left his seat for a few minutes talked to them on the concourse (where they could all still see the game) and then returned to his seat?
Oh, and he had one just as good as his one about Harden being unhittable and giving up nine hits. He said Zambrano "sailed along with little trouble." Zambrano gave up ten hits and four walks in seven innings.
Quote from: Andy on July 23, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
First off, I find it hard to believe anybody really wanted to visit him in his section.
Only because you haven't seen his "group." Many of these people are allergic to fresh air.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 23, 2009, 04:44:34 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 23, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
First off, I find it hard to believe anybody really wanted to visit him in his section.
Only because you haven't seen his "group." Many of these people are allergic to fresh air.
Everyone in Mom's Basement hates Al.
Quote from: Andy on July 23, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
First off, I find it hard to believe anybody really wanted to visit him in his section.
Secondly, he says that the stands are full, so why is he surprised that ushers would be "ushering" people away from sections they don't have seats in, and therefore have to fuck up somebody else's view to pay homage to the oldest living bologna addict in captivity? Couldn't he have left his seat for a few minutes talked to them on the concourse (where they could all still see the game) and then returned to his seat?
Oh, and he had one just as good as his one about Harden being unhittable and giving up nine hits. He said Zambrano "sailed along with little trouble." Zambrano gave up ten hits and four walks in seven innings.
If you take away the 2nd, the 5th, the 6th, and the 7th innings, that outing was a piece of cake for Zambrano.
Quote from: Weebs on July 23, 2009, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 23, 2009, 04:44:34 PM
Quote from: Andy on July 23, 2009, 04:03:43 PM
First off, I find it hard to believe anybody really wanted to visit him in his section.
Only because you haven't seen his "group." Many of these people are allergic to fresh air.
Everyone in Mom's Basement hates Al the real world.
Reality'd.
Now that's what we in the journalism biz call a hot lede!
QuotePHILADELPHIA -- They put the scoreboard in the wrong place at Citizens Bank Park. It's behind the left field stands -- which means that not only is it not visible from large swaths of seats, but it blocks what would have been a really nice view of the Philadelphia skyline that you can see in the photo I took before last night's game. Granted, there were low clouds blocking the view, but on a sunny day, that would have been a really nice vista. From my seat in the LF corner, you have to crane your neck to see the board. They put some of the information available there on other boards, but it's scattered around and hard to fix your eye on one place to find it all.
The board should have been placed in center field, where more people could see it.
And here is the beautiful, don't-need-binoculars-at-all view that has Al crying into his bologna without:
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/143693/phillyscoreboard.JPG)
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on July 24, 2009, 09:24:01 AM
Now that's what we in the journalism biz call a hot lede!
QuotePHILADELPHIA -- They put the scoreboard in the wrong place at Citizens Bank Park. It's behind the left field stands -- which means that not only is it not visible from large swaths of seats, but it blocks what would have been a really nice view of the Philadelphia skyline that you can see in the photo I took before last night's game. Granted, there were low clouds blocking the view, but on a sunny day, that would have been a really nice vista. From my seat in the LF corner, you have to crane your neck to see the board. They put some of the information available there on other boards, but it's scattered around and hard to fix your eye on one place to find it all.
The board should have been placed in center field, where more people could see it.
And here is the beautiful, don't-need-binoculars-at-all view that has Al crying into his bologna without:
Al also thinks the PA system is TOO LOUD.
Philadelphia sucks*
*except for Pat's Steaks and Teddy Pendergrass
Quote from: Fork on July 24, 2009, 10:12:37 AM
Philadelphia sucks*
*except for Pat's Steaks and Teddy Pendergrass
You forgot New Edition...
Quote from: powen01 on July 25, 2009, 12:45:14 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 24, 2009, 10:12:37 AM
Philadelphia sucks*
*except for Pat's Steaks and Teddy Pendergrass
You forgot New Edition Boyz II Men?...
ABC, BBD'd
New Edition hailed from Roxbury, bro.
Philly has also boasts The Roots and...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/ad1f1w.jpg)
Hall. And. Motherfucking. Oates.
I once had a random person on the street threaten to punch me for wearing a tie in "Fishtown."
Quote from: Wheezer on July 25, 2009, 01:44:39 AM
I once had a random person on the street threaten to punch me for wearing a tie in "Fishtown."
It wasn't because you had a shirt with Vicante's dong was it?
Quote from: IrishYeti on July 25, 2009, 03:34:26 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 25, 2009, 01:44:39 AM
I once had a random person on the street threaten to punch me for wearing a tie in "Fishtown."
It wasn't because you had a shirt with Vicante's dong was it?
No, that would likely have been mistaken for a disembodied capicola, in which case they would have volunteered to become my servants.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SseHnpmjCYM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHn5vLyrRE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KHn5vLyrRE)
Quote from: Tank on July 25, 2009, 01:09:44 AM
Quote from: powen01 on July 25, 2009, 12:45:14 AM
Quote from: Fork on July 24, 2009, 10:12:37 AM
Philadelphia sucks*
*except for Pat's Steaks and Teddy Pendergrass
You forgot New Edition Boyz II Men?...
ABC, BBD'd
New Edition hailed from Roxbury, bro.
Philly has also boasts The Roots and...
(http://i29.tinypic.com/ad1f1w.jpg)
Hall. And. Motherfucking. Oates.
I suck for getting my music acts confused.
How badly am I going to get mocked for saying I like G. Love & Special Sauce?
Quote from: PiniellaTailOnTheDonkey on July 24, 2009, 09:24:01 AM
Now that's what we in the journalism biz call a hot lede!
QuotePHILADELPHIA -- They put the scoreboard in the wrong place at Citizens Bank Park. It's behind the left field stands -- which means that not only is it not visible from large swaths of seats, but it blocks what would have been a really nice view of the Philadelphia skyline that you can see in the photo I took before last night's game. Granted, there were low clouds blocking the view, but on a sunny day, that would have been a really nice vista. From my seat in the LF corner, you have to crane your neck to see the board. They put some of the information available there on other boards, but it's scattered around and hard to fix your eye on one place to find it all.
The board should have been placed in center field, where more people could see it.
And here is the beautiful, don't-need-binoculars-at-all view that has Al crying into his bologna without:
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/143693/phillyscoreboard.JPG)
Factually Al is full of balongna. There are two multi function boards in the outfield wall that mimic the video board and provide pitch information. Actually the park is pretty nice and having one boad keeps the bull pen open and provides the standees pertty good views.
Apparently the yellonator is a baseball insider now:
QuoteLet's get started, then. As first posted by tomas21 earlier this afternoon in this FanPost, Milton Bradley may be on his way to becoming a Detroit Tiger. This rumor was confirmed to me from my own sources, so I think this possibility does have legs, and I hope it happens, sooner rather than later.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/25/962768/trade-rumors-fly-as-cubs-win-third (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/25/962768/trade-rumors-fly-as-cubs-win-third)
What a quantifiable douche.
Quote from: Lukester on July 26, 2009, 11:31:52 AM
Apparently the yellonator is a baseball insider now:
QuoteLet's get started, then. As first posted by tomas21 earlier this afternoon in this FanPost, Milton Bradley may be on his way to becoming a Detroit Tiger. This rumor was confirmed to me from my own sources, so I think this possibility does have legs, and I hope it happens, sooner rather than later.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/25/962768/trade-rumors-fly-as-cubs-win-third (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/25/962768/trade-rumors-fly-as-cubs-win-third)
What a quantifiable douche.
Come laugh with us over here...
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6900.msg185921#msg185921
Quote from: Wheezer on July 25, 2009, 06:14:29 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on July 25, 2009, 03:34:26 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 25, 2009, 01:44:39 AM
I once had a random person on the street threaten to punch me for wearing a tie in "Fishtown."
It wasn't because you had a shirt with Vicante's dong was it?
No, that would likely have been mistaken for a disembodied capicola, in which case they would have volunteered to become my servants.
What would it take for me to be *your* servant?
Quote from: IrishYeti on July 26, 2009, 01:19:20 PM
What would it take for me to be *your* servant?
Only a sleeping bag, but if there are any irregularities in the collection of bicentennial quarters, you're out.
Just left Dick's with the sleeping bag.. and who fucks up a bicentennial quarter collection? In other words, I'm in.
Al posted a paragraph and a photo of a new see-through gate in the RF corner that was installed during the concerts the past couple of weeks. That's geeky enough, but as of now there are FIFTY-THREE comments about that post. Wow.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/27/964117/a-new-addition-to-wrigley-field
Quote from: Dave B on July 27, 2009, 01:16:10 PM
Al posted a paragraph and a photo of a new see-through gate in the RF corner that was installed during the concerts the past couple of weeks. That's geeky enough, but as of now there are FIFTY-THREE comments about that post. Wow.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/27/964117/a-new-addition-to-wrigley-field
We have an entire section devoted to video games.
Quote from: TDubbs on July 27, 2009, 02:21:26 PM
Quote from: Dave B on July 27, 2009, 01:16:10 PM
Al posted a paragraph and a photo of a new see-through gate in the RF corner that was installed during the concerts the past couple of weeks. That's geeky enough, but as of now there are FIFTY-THREE comments about that post. Wow.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/27/964117/a-new-addition-to-wrigley-field
We have an entire section devoted to video games.
We should get an entire section where people can post things Al Yellon writes.
Quote from: Dave B on July 27, 2009, 01:16:10 PM
Al posted a paragraph and a photo of a new see-through gate in the RF corner that was installed during the concerts the past couple of weeks. That's geeky enough, but as of now there are FIFTY-THREE comments about that post. Wow.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/7/27/964117/a-new-addition-to-wrigley-field
OMG, you mean that over 50 people wanted to comment about something new at Wrigley Field?! OMG. WHAT A BUNCH OF NERDS, HOW DARE THEY TALK ABOUT WRIGLEY ON A CUBS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't be an idiot. There's an infinite amount of reasons to make fun of Bologna Al. Talking about something new at Wrigley isn't one of them though.
No, but 30 posts debating whether or not the old door had a pad on it is.
Quote from: Andy on August 01, 2009, 11:29:24 AM
No, but 30 posts debating whether or not the old door had a pad on it is.
Nothing like that ever happens around here (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=809.msg185515#msg185515).
I don't see how that proves your point.
When we obsess over little details it's hilarious and witty.
When they do it it's pathetic.
Oh, wait...never mind.
Spill it, Chuck. What did you do (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html#6699322617422669362)?
Well, it's one of two things.
Either it's the comment I made in my back and forth with Mercurial Outfielder over at ACB where I suggested my biggest problem with Ricketts is that Al likes him:
http://www.anothercubsblog.net/index.php/site/comments/cubs-sale-clears-bankruptcy-court/#2
...or it was my 5th comment of the year (not season, year!) over at BCB:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/9/17/1035417/7-back-17-to-go-cubs-nearly-done#21388163
...which seems to have been deleted.
I sent him this:
From: Chuck Gitles
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:08 PM
To: al@yellon.org
Subject: Heh
So, you finally got around to banning me.
Man, you are gutless.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 25, 2009, 01:52:56 PM
Well, it's one of two things.
Either it's the comment I made in my back and forth with Mercurial Outfielder over at ACB where I suggested my biggest problem with Ricketts is that Al likes him:
http://www.anothercubsblog.net/index.php/site/comments/cubs-sale-clears-bankruptcy-court/#2
...or it was my 5th comment of the year (not season, year!) over at BCB:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/9/17/1035417/7-back-17-to-go-cubs-nearly-done#21388163
...which seems to have been deleted.
I sent him this:
From: Chuck Gitles
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:08 PM
To: al@yellon.org
Subject: Heh
So, you finally got around to banning me.
Man, you are gutless.
See, if it's deleted, that link doesn't really help us. What did you say?
I'm a little disappointed that Yellon's on our "testimonials" page, and we haven't gotten even a sternly-worded email yet.
Quote from: Kermit, B. on September 25, 2009, 01:44:15 PM
Spill it, Chuck. What did you do (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2009_09_01_archive.html#6699322617422669362)?
And why is your computer so tiny?
(http://i37.tinypic.com/34hvtrl.jpg)
I don't even recall what I said.
I did get a response back from him. Here's what he said:
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:24 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
You know, normally I'd have ignored an email like this, but one word prompted my response.
"Gutless".
No, Chuck, "gutless" is posting lies about me and my work on "Cubs By The Numbers" on the Internet and encouraging others to promote those lies as the truth.
If you would like to discuss this issue and others that separate us, I will be happy to do so, but only in person. None of this "anonymity of the Internet" BS.
Really, you and I should get along, since we DO want the same thing -- a Cubs World Series champinonship -- and I wish I could do so with you and some of the others who spend far more hours than they should thinking about how to mock me.
If you want to man up and discuss this, I'm open.
Al
And my reply to his reply:
So, your response to these "lies" is to ban me instead of confront me on it? On something from how long ago? A year?
As to "anonymity of the Internet," you have my full name, address and phone numbers (work and cell). I've come to the bleachers to say hello. I introduced you to my kid. So much for anonymity.
That's gutless.
What else you got?
Chuck
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 25, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I don't even recall what I said.
I did get a response back from him. Here's what he said:
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:24 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
You know, normally I'd have ignored an email like this, but one word prompted my response.
"Gutless".
No, Chuck, "gutless" is posting lies about me and my work on "Cubs By The Numbers" on the Internet and encouraging others to promote those lies as the truth.
If you would like to discuss this issue and others that separate us, I will be happy to do so, but only in person. None of this "anonymity of the Internet" BS.
Really, you and I should get along, since we DO want the same thing -- a Cubs World Series champinonship -- and I wish I could do so with you and some of the others who spend far more hours than they should thinking about how to mock me.
If you want to man up and discuss this, I'm open.
Al
And my reply to his reply:
So, your response to these "lies" is to ban me instead of confront me on it? On something from how long ago? A year?
As to "anonymity of the Internet," you have my full name, address and phone numbers (work and cell). I've come to the bleachers to say hello. I introduced you to my kid. So much for anonymity.
That's gutless.
What else you got?
Chuck
Why even go to those lengths? Avoid that man like the plague.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 25, 2009, 02:17:37 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 25, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I don't even recall what I said.
I did get a response back from him. Here's what he said:
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:24 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
You know, normally I'd have ignored an email like this, but one word prompted my response.
"Gutless".
No, Chuck, "gutless" is posting lies about me and my work on "Cubs By The Numbers" on the Internet and encouraging others to promote those lies as the truth.
If you would like to discuss this issue and others that separate us, I will be happy to do so, but only in person. None of this "anonymity of the Internet" BS.
Really, you and I should get along, since we DO want the same thing -- a Cubs World Series champinonship -- and I wish I could do so with you and some of the others who spend far more hours than they should thinking about how to mock me.
If you want to man up and discuss this, I'm open.
Al
And my reply to his reply:
So, your response to these "lies" is to ban me instead of confront me on it? On something from how long ago? A year?
As to "anonymity of the Internet," you have my full name, address and phone numbers (work and cell). I've come to the bleachers to say hello. I introduced you to my kid. So much for anonymity.
That's gutless.
What else you got?
Chuck
Why even go to those lengths? Avoid that man like the plague.
Shut the fuck up man. No way this doesn't end as a win for the rest of us.
Quote from: Fork on September 25, 2009, 02:18:36 PM
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on September 25, 2009, 02:17:37 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 25, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I don't even recall what I said.
I did get a response back from him. Here's what he said:
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:24 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
You know, normally I'd have ignored an email like this, but one word prompted my response.
"Gutless".
No, Chuck, "gutless" is posting lies about me and my work on "Cubs By The Numbers" on the Internet and encouraging others to promote those lies as the truth.
If you would like to discuss this issue and others that separate us, I will be happy to do so, but only in person. None of this "anonymity of the Internet" BS.
Really, you and I should get along, since we DO want the same thing -- a Cubs World Series champinonship -- and I wish I could do so with you and some of the others who spend far more hours than they should thinking about how to mock me.
If you want to man up and discuss this, I'm open.
Al
And my reply to his reply:
So, your response to these "lies" is to ban me instead of confront me on it? On something from how long ago? A year?
As to "anonymity of the Internet," you have my full name, address and phone numbers (work and cell). I've come to the bleachers to say hello. I introduced you to my kid. So much for anonymity.
That's gutless.
What else you got?
Chuck
Why even go to those lengths? Avoid that man like the plague.
Shut the fuck up man. No way this doesn't end as a win for the rest of us.
I'm saying, why even go in the bleachers to talk to him or all of the other niceties of pleasant society. Al clearly is a piece of shit, unworthy of basic civility or decency. Fuck him.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 25, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I don't even recall what I said.
I did get a response back from him. Here's what he said:
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:24 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
You know, normally I'd have ignored an email like this, but one word prompted my response.
"Gutless".
No, Chuck, "gutless" is posting lies about me and my work on "Cubs By The Numbers" on the Internet and encouraging others to promote those lies as the truth.
If you would like to discuss this issue and others that separate us, I will be happy to do so, but only in person. None of this "anonymity of the Internet" BS.
Really, you and I should get along, since we DO want the same thing -- a Cubs World Series champinonship -- and I wish I could do so with you and some of the others who spend far more hours than they should thinking about how to mock me.
If you want to man up and discuss this, I'm open.
Al
And my reply to his reply:
So, your response to these "lies" is to ban me instead of confront me on it? On something from how long ago? A year?
As to "anonymity of the Internet," you have my full name, address and phone numbers (work and cell). I've come to the bleachers to say hello. I introduced you to my kid. So much for anonymity.
That's gutless.
What else you got?
Chuck
Intrepid Reader: Al Yellon"What you are I can't say on the air, but I tell you what. My office is at 190 N. State...I'm 52 years old, but you come down here and I'll whip your ass."
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
I know we've had our differences Internet Chuck, so let's cut through the crap. I've only got one thing to say to you. STRIKE THIS MOTHER FUCKER OUT.
I'm surprised/disappointed that none of the more devious/enterprising sorts around here have made a Yellon Wiki page yet.
Fork: Two minutes for Instigating.
Quote from: Dave B on September 25, 2009, 02:51:55 PM
Fork: Two minutes for Instigating. needlessly trying to get people to inflate that twathead's sense of self-worth.
Why?'d.
Besides, there is this. (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Quote from: Fork on September 25, 2009, 02:41:45 PM
I'm surprised/disappointed that none of the more devious/enterprising sorts around here have made a Yellon Wiki page yet.
There have been enterprising folks who made their own wiki sandbox, but no denigration of Yellon here. (http://sports-library.info/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 25, 2009, 02:51:55 PM
Fork: Two minutes for Instigating. needlessly trying to get people to inflate that twathead's sense of self-worth.
Why?'d.
Besides, there is this. (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Quote from: Brownie on September 25, 2009, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 25, 2009, 02:41:45 PM
I'm surprised/disappointed that none of the more devious/enterprising sorts around here have made a Yellon Wiki page yet.
There have been enterprising folks who made their own wiki sandbox, but no denigration of Yellon here. (http://sports-library.info/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Can we really trust this site? (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Charles_Tillman)
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:06:57 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 25, 2009, 02:51:55 PM
Fork: Two minutes for Instigating. needlessly trying to get people to inflate that twathead's sense of self-worth.
Why?'d.
Besides, there is this. (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Quote from: Brownie on September 25, 2009, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 25, 2009, 02:41:45 PM
I'm surprised/disappointed that none of the more devious/enterprising sorts around here have made a Yellon Wiki page yet.
There have been enterprising folks who made their own wiki sandbox, but no denigration of Yellon here. (http://sports-library.info/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Can we really trust this site? (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Charles_Tillman)
Touche.
Charles Tillman's gonna kick your ass, by the way.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
46,247. Wow.
That's equivalent to over 24 single
nom-de-sipios, or around 4-5 Slakys.
Guess he wasn't voted top poster for nothing.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
46,247. Wow.
That's equivalent to over 24 single nom-de-sipios, or around 4-5 Slakys.
Guess he wasn't voted top poster for nothing.
That's some scary shit.
What a fuckstick. . .
"And about dating broke ass bitches....
let me tell you all a true story. It's somewhat pointless, but what the hell, it's Friday and I'm wating to get out of here.
Back before I met my wife, I started casually dating a teacher that I met through mutual acquaintances at a bar. She had very little money. She was divorced with a son and was always broke. I didn't have a lot, but at the time I taught and worked a second job, so I had some left over. Well, we had been dating maybe a month or so and she needed some money. She never asked me to borrow it, but she had talked about being about $500 short because of some unexpected expenses. I had enough to loan it to her, so I did. She made a big, big fuss about it only being a loan and that she would definitely pay me back. At the time, I didn't care.
Well...we had a couple of arguments in the next week or so, and within two weeks of my lending her the money, we broke up. I didn't care, really. Of course, she never paid me back and hasn't to this day.
At the time, I worked with a great old man at Dillards. His name was BA and he was 76 years old. We worked together almost five years and though he was old enough to be my grandfather, he and I were really good friends. One night we were working together and I was bitching about this girl not paying me back that money. He looked at me and asked me how long we dated. I told him about 6-8 weeks. He asked me did we have sex. I laughed and said yes. He asked me if it was enjoyable. I said it was. He looked at me and then said, "Well, Vance, you should just consider that 500 payment for services rendered."'
Quote from: TDubbs on September 25, 2009, 05:35:39 PM
What a fuckstick. . .
"And about dating broke ass bitches....
let me tell you all a true story. It's somewhat pointless, but what the hell, it's Friday and I'm wating to get out of here.
Back before I met my wife, I started casually dating a teacher that I met through mutual acquaintances at a bar. She had very little money. She was divorced with a son and was always broke. I didn't have a lot, but at the time I taught and worked a second job, so I had some left over. Well, we had been dating maybe a month or so and she needed some money. She never asked me to borrow it, but she had talked about being about $500 short because of some unexpected expenses. I had enough to loan it to her, so I did. She made a big, big fuss about it only being a loan and that she would definitely pay me back. At the time, I didn't care.
Well...we had a couple of arguments in the next week or so, and within two weeks of my lending her the money, we broke up. I didn't care, really. Of course, she never paid me back and hasn't to this day.
At the time, I worked with a great old man at Dillards. His name was BA and he was 76 years old. We worked together almost five years and though he was old enough to be my grandfather, he and I were really good friends. One night we were working together and I was bitching about this girl not paying me back that money. He looked at me and asked me how long we dated. I told him about 6-8 weeks. He asked me did we have sex. I laughed and said yes. He asked me if it was enjoyable. I said it was. He looked at me and then said, "Well, Vance, you should just consider that 500 payment for services rendered."'
Ahh, prostitution. Is there no better topic for pointless internet humor?
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2009, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
46,247. Wow.
That's equivalent to over 24 single nom-de-sipios, or around 4-5 Slakys.
Guess he wasn't voted top poster for nothing.
That's some scary shit.
That is the worst thing I've ever read.
Chuck vs. Yellon? Tards vs. Trolls.
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 02:53:22 PM
Quote from: Dave B on September 25, 2009, 02:51:55 PM
Fork: Two minutes for Instigating. needlessly trying to get people to inflate that twathead's sense of self-worth.
Why?'d.
Besides, there is this. (http://www.sports-library.com/index.php/Al_Yellon)
Huey isn't dead, AND NEITHER IS HIS SENSE OF MORAL OUTRAGE!
Quote from: Trinew: The Boiler on September 25, 2009, 05:57:22 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2009, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
46,247. Wow.
That's equivalent to over 24 single nom-de-sipios, or around 4-5 Slakys.
Guess he wasn't voted top poster for nothing.
That's some scary shit.
That is the worst thing I've ever read.
Where does "one fourth of a Desipio" rank on that list?
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/756/picture2bo.png)
46,247 / 191,535 = .2415
Quote from: ChuckD on September 25, 2009, 07:14:27 PM
Quote from: Trinew: The Boiler on September 25, 2009, 05:57:22 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 25, 2009, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:57:58 PM
Quote from: MAD on September 25, 2009, 04:49:44 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 04:03:32 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on September 25, 2009, 03:13:51 PM
Quote from: IrishYeti on September 25, 2009, 03:09:46 PM
Quote from: BH on September 25, 2009, 02:40:10 PM
How can you all be talking about Al when Yeti's fatass is posting away about headwinder/tailwinder dating on teh 4 letter site?
http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?f=15&t=55793&rb_v=viewtopic
"That's the thing. I just date based on chemistry, and you don't usually know someone's financial situation when you first meet them."
or
"This tends to be a real problem in Chicago. A lot of women from families with money come from all over and end up here. Its sad when you date a gal who has about the same job as you (and presumably makes about the same salary): yet she lives in a 2 bedroom lakefront tower and drives a brand new BMW SUV.
I went through the same thing of dating women who were still getting money from daddy and expecting me to spend on them like I also got a mad money allowance. Its not worth it."
Shhh. I'm trying to keep that on the DL
Yeti would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for BH and his meddling Wednesday's shoutbox.
What happened on Wednesday?
We expressed relief upon realizing this guy isn't racist, but just anti-Semitic (http://www.northsidebaseball.com/bridge/index.php?p=2295237&rb_v=viewtopic#p2295237).
I see our friend Vance is over 46,000 posts.
46,247. Wow.
That's equivalent to over 24 single nom-de-sipios, or around 4-5 Slakys.
Guess he wasn't voted top poster for nothing.
That's some scary shit.
That is the worst thing I've ever read.
Where does "one fourth of a Desipio" rank on that list?
(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/756/picture2bo.png)
46,247 / 191,535 = .2415
Statphag.
If you're going to get all Statphaggy about this, you need to factor in the forty thousand posts that got Rattoed.
He wrote back!
Quote-----Original Message-----
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 2:21 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
Disingenuous. Introducing me to your kid and giving me your phone numbers has nothing to do with the lies that you posted.
And don't put lies in quotes, because they were -- and are -- exactly that.
Lies. Untruths. Falsehoods.
If you would like to know the truth, let's meet and hash this out.
I tried to be conciliatory by the end of the email and you decided to call "gutless" again, which is BS.
So which is it? Gutless? Or ready to be an actual human being and solve a problem?
Your move.
Al
Here's my response to his response.
QuoteYou are really unbelievable.
Yes, introducing you to my kid and giving you my phone number has nothing to do with "lies" that I posted. It has to do with you suggesting I was using the "anonymity of the Internet" as a shield to cower behind. See, when I wrote, "As to 'anonymity of the Internet'," that's what I was talking about.
I put "lies" in quotes because, unless you are talking about a message board post from March 24th, 2009, I can't even find an instance of me commenting on your "work" on the book. I used the scare quotes because, without any evidence, your use of the word "lies" does not have the conventional meaning of "lies." Oh, and that post from the message board? It had to do with how much Kasey got paid and that Kasey had been culling scorecards for years. Unless you are suggesting that it was a lie that he had been collecting scorecards, then I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe somewhere else I posted "lies", but I have no idea where and when.
But even that isn't the real issue. I called you gutless because of the way you have reacted. Instead of making the effort of direct contact, you chose the passive-aggressive approach of banning me from your site. That's cowardly, especially if you believe I defamed you. Even more so given that you have my contact information.
Furthermore, the banning happened within the past few days. Your stated reason for banning me is some unknown comments from months back. So, either you just discovered these "comments" or you needed an excuse to ban me now because of something else.
The bottom line is this: For an internet blogger, you have skin thinner than that of a molted snake. Your opinions are out there for everyone to see and comment on. Bloggers have to be prepared to handle criticism, even if some of it is over the top. I'd love to see the e-mail boxes of Andrew Sullivan or James Taranto or Josh Marshall. They probably get more hate mail in a day than perceived insults you've received in years. Yet they handle it. How many people have you banned? Just how cozy do you need your little cocoon to be? Are you really that much of a control freak or are you simply scared that your statements cannot withstand the scrutiny of the mass public? Given your reactions of non-engagement and passive retribution, my money's on scared.
As to meeting with you face-to-face, no thanks. I can't see what good would come from the use of my time. I have little interest in your mutual admiration and deletion of contrary opinion society and you aren't Virgil Sollozzo.
There's my move. I'm done.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 29, 2009, 11:29:33 AM
He wrote back!
Quote-----Original Message-----
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 2:21 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
Disingenuous. Introducing me to your kid and giving me your phone numbers has nothing to do with the lies that you posted.
And don't put lies in quotes, because they were -- and are -- exactly that.
Lies. Untruths. Falsehoods.
If you would like to know the truth, let's meet and hash this out.
I tried to be conciliatory by the end of the email and you decided to call "gutless" again, which is BS.
So which is it? Gutless? Or ready to be an actual human being and solve a problem?
Your move.
Al
Here's my response to his response.
QuoteYou are really unbelievable.
Yes, introducing you to my kid and giving you my phone number has nothing to do with "lies" that I posted. It has to do with you suggesting I was using the "anonymity of the Internet" as a shield to cower behind. See, when I wrote, "As to 'anonymity of the Internet'," that's what I was talking about.
I put "lies" in quotes because, unless you are talking about a message board post from March 24th, 2009, I can't even find an instance of me commenting on your "work" on the book. I used the scare quotes because, without any evidence, your use of the word "lies" does not have the conventional meaning of "lies." Oh, and that post from the message board? It had to do with how much Kasey got paid and that Kasey had been culling scorecards for years. Unless you are suggesting that it was a lie that he had been collecting scorecards, then I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe somewhere else I posted "lies", but I have no idea where and when.
But even that isn't the real issue. I called you gutless because of the way you have reacted. Instead of making the effort of direct contact, you chose the passive-aggressive approach of banning me from your site. That's cowardly, especially if you believe I defamed you. Even more so given that you have my contact information.
Furthermore, the banning happened within the past few days. Your stated reason for banning me is some unknown comments from months back. So, either you just discovered these "comments" or you needed an excuse to ban me now because of something else.
The bottom line is this: For an internet blogger, you have skin thinner than that of a molted snake. Your opinions are out there for everyone to see and comment on. Bloggers have to be prepared to handle criticism, even if some of it is over the top. I'd love to see the e-mail boxes of Andrew Sullivan or James Taranto or Josh Marshall. They probably get more hate mail in a day than perceived insults you've received in years. Yet they handle it. How many people have you banned? Just how cozy do you need your little cocoon to be? Are you really that much of a control freak or are you simply scared that your statements cannot withstand the scrutiny of the mass public? Given your reactions of non-engagement and passive retribution, my money's on scared.
As to meeting with you face-to-face, no thanks. I can't see what good would come from the use of my time. I have little interest in your mutual admiration and deletion of contrary opinion society and you aren't Virgil Sollozzo.
There's my move. I'm done.
Why did you guys use typewriters?
LSA!
Chuck touched me.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 29, 2009, 11:29:33 AM
He wrote back!
Quote-----Original Message-----
From: Al Yellon [mailto:al@yellon.org]
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 2:21 PM
To: Chuck Gitles
Subject: Re: Heh
Disingenuous. Introducing me to your kid and giving me your phone numbers has nothing to do with the lies that you posted.
And don't put lies in quotes, because they were -- and are -- exactly that.
Lies. Untruths. Falsehoods.
If you would like to know the truth, let's meet and hash this out.
I tried to be conciliatory by the end of the email and you decided to call "gutless" again, which is BS.
So which is it? Gutless? Or ready to be an actual human being and solve a problem?
Your move.
Al
Here's my response to his response.
QuoteYou are really unbelievable.
Yes, introducing you to my kid and giving you my phone number has nothing to do with "lies" that I posted. It has to do with you suggesting I was using the "anonymity of the Internet" as a shield to cower behind. See, when I wrote, "As to 'anonymity of the Internet'," that's what I was talking about.
I put "lies" in quotes because, unless you are talking about a message board post from March 24th, 2009, I can't even find an instance of me commenting on your "work" on the book. I used the scare quotes because, without any evidence, your use of the word "lies" does not have the conventional meaning of "lies." Oh, and that post from the message board? It had to do with how much Kasey got paid and that Kasey had been culling scorecards for years. Unless you are suggesting that it was a lie that he had been collecting scorecards, then I have no idea what you are talking about. Maybe somewhere else I posted "lies", but I have no idea where and when.
But even that isn't the real issue. I called you gutless because of the way you have reacted. Instead of making the effort of direct contact, you chose the passive-aggressive approach of banning me from your site. That's cowardly, especially if you believe I defamed you. Even more so given that you have my contact information.
Furthermore, the banning happened within the past few days. Your stated reason for banning me is some unknown comments from months back. So, either you just discovered these "comments" or you needed an excuse to ban me now because of something else.
The bottom line is this: For an internet blogger, you have skin thinner than that of a molted snake. Your opinions are out there for everyone to see and comment on. Bloggers have to be prepared to handle criticism, even if some of it is over the top. I'd love to see the e-mail boxes of Andrew Sullivan or James Taranto or Josh Marshall. They probably get more hate mail in a day than perceived insults you've received in years. Yet they handle it. How many people have you banned? Just how cozy do you need your little cocoon to be? Are you really that much of a control freak or are you simply scared that your statements cannot withstand the scrutiny of the mass public? Given your reactions of non-engagement and passive retribution, my money's on scared.
As to meeting with you face-to-face, no thanks. I can't see what good would come from the use of my time. I have little interest in your mutual admiration and deletion of contrary opinion society and you aren't Virgil Sollozzo.
There's my move. I'm done.
That's pretty good, Chuck. Nice move.
I'm guessing Al never graduated college.
Quote from: TDubbs on September 29, 2009, 11:33:57 AM
Why did you guys use typewriters?
Tiny typewriters, at that.
To match your tiny computer (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5938.msg192442#msg192442)?
That was probably the most amazing thing I've read in a while. Nicely done.
Thanks for the kudos. I wonder if he knows the Sollozzo reference?
I'd also like to express, er, my fondness for that particular email.
Meh.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 29, 2009, 01:38:50 PM
I'd also like to express, er, my fondness for that particular email.
The man's never read an email in his life...
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 29, 2009, 01:03:09 PM
Thanks for the kudos. I wonder if he knows the Sollozzo reference?
If he did, you should offer to meet him at Tuscany after a game, he can even drive you two.
One time, I wrote a nasty email to a company who's product didn't work. I was proud of that email.
Maybe I should post that in this thread too so that I can feel loved from random people who I don't know.
Quote from: djkkt6 on October 03, 2009, 11:48:48 AM
One time, I wrote a nasty email to a company who's product didn't work. I was proud of that email.
Maybe I should post that in this thread too so that I can feel loved from random people who I don't know.
Quote from: HHCBH Art KlepsOf course, only those who make some advances against it ever get a good look at it, ever learn the identity and the location of the enemy, as it were. The rest are slaves without knowing it.
The other day I got some plans for a little plywood boat, and discovered what seemed to me to be a serious error in the drawings of the bow. I wrote to the company, one of the two largest in the nation, and asked about it. "You are quite right," the reply came back, "the line on the drawing of the bow is in the improper position. Over the past couple of years, more than 3,000 8-Balls have been made, but you are the first one to make a comment on this fact..."
Only a week earlier, I had received a letter from the young lady art director of one of the biggest art print houses in the country (I had complained about the quality of a Maxfield Parrish I ordered--it looked murky to me):
"At last! A real live opinion ... I've had to contend with oceans of praise ... We've sold hundreds of thousands ... no attempt was made to correct the color ... I feel embarrassed and infuriated ... disgusted..." (Italics are mine.)
People who build boats and order art prints are not stupid. The various generals who always assaulted impregnable positions in the Civil War before Grant came along were not stupid. All those southern planters who never once considered that you could pull the cotton away from the seeds instead of the seeds away from the cotton were not stupid. All those sea captains who failed to include a couple barrels of dried lemons in their list of stores before sailing were not stupid.
They were enchanted.
Or, to put it more constructively, there were not sufficiently disenchanted.
Quote from: djkkt6 on October 03, 2009, 11:48:48 AM
One time, I wrote a nasty email to a company who's product didn't work. I was proud of that email.
Maybe I should post that in this thread too so that I can feel loved from random people who I don't know.
Thjkkts.
Quote from: djkkt6 on October 03, 2009, 11:48:48 AM
One time, I wrote a nasty email to a company who's product didn't work. I was proud of that email.
Was that product the Cubs?
Quote from: djkkt6 on October 03, 2009, 11:48:48 AM
One time, I wrote a nasty email to a company who's product didn't work.
Hypothetically speaking, when you finally found yourself an alternative product that actually worked, did you find that you primarily used said product to complain about the product that didn't work?
(With maybe the occasional detour into using it to talk about Entourage?)
Tom Ricketts: " "GETS" " IT (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/30/1107922/new-cubs-boss-tom-ricketts-were)
Quote from: B-B-Bears on October 30, 2009, 04:18:47 PM
Tom Ricketts: " "GETS" " IT (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/30/1107922/new-cubs-boss-tom-ricketts-were)
I didn't read anything in there about Crane Kenney being run out of town on a rail.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 30, 2009, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: B-B-Bears on October 30, 2009, 04:18:47 PM
Tom Ricketts: " "GETS" " IT (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/30/1107922/new-cubs-boss-tom-ricketts-were)
I didn't read anything in there about Crane Kenney being run out of town on a rail.
Sap yo, douche.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 30, 2009, 04:52:15 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 30, 2009, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: B-B-Bears on October 30, 2009, 04:18:47 PM
Tom Ricketts: " "GETS" " IT (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/30/1107922/new-cubs-boss-tom-ricketts-were)
I didn't read anything in there about Crane Kenney being run out of town on a rail.
Sap yo, douche.
DANG!
Quote from: JD on October 31, 2009, 12:35:35 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 30, 2009, 04:52:15 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 30, 2009, 04:31:39 PM
Quote from: B-B-Bears on October 30, 2009, 04:18:47 PM
Tom Ricketts: " "GETS" " IT (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/30/1107922/new-cubs-boss-tom-ricketts-were)
I didn't read anything in there about Crane Kenney being run out of town on a rail.
Sap yo, douche.
DANG!
Better.
At first I was going to be ANGRY when I saw the most recent BCB guidelines post, but I think we can look at it a different way.
When you look at the "Meta BCB" tag (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/section/Meta) (which is where Al puts his Guidelines posts) you can see that there are 6 posts in 2009 that involve treating others with respect. 6!
It's comforting to know that the site that Al holds so dear is very much so subject to the clusterfuck that the internet can be.
Also, his post on Byrd is great: (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/12/31/1228216/cubs-sign-marlon-byrd-to-three)
QuoteThe money doesn't seem too bad -- $5 million a year. But seriously, has Jim Hendry learned nothing from the multiyear debacles of the past? Three years??? By the time this deal ends, Byrd will be 35. Will he even be able to play center field by then?
I can't understand why this couldn't have been done with a two-year deal at that kind of money. No one else seemed to be bidding for Byrd. (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/market-for-mike-cameron.html)
He wasn't my first, second or third choice. All we can do is hope that the next three years will be a repeat of Byrd's 2008 and 2009 seasons. Otherwise this is a waste of money. And further, let's hope this works out better than Hendry's last New Year's Eve signing.
Nope, Al. No 35 year old plays CF.
Also, I added a link his thing about no one interested or bidding on Byrd
Never mind that Al wants Marlon to repeat his 2008 and 2009 seasons, when 2007 and 2008 were the good ones.
Quote from: Yeti on December 31, 2009, 12:26:59 PM
At first I was going to be ANGRY when I saw the most recent BCB guidelines post, but I think we can look at it a different way.
Why? Who cares?
All I saw was Yellion saying Marlon Byrd is a Black Negro who plays in a non-white fashion.
All right, I need to know, what is historic about this photo?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump)
Quote from: CT III on January 05, 2010, 03:16:52 PM
All right, I need to know, what is historic about this photo?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump)
Kingman hit the ball to right field.
Quote from: CT III on January 05, 2010, 03:16:52 PM
All right, I need to know, what is historic about this photo?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump)
What a great website that is. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/12/31/1228597/ugly-cubs-colors)
Quote from: CT III on January 05, 2010, 03:16:52 PM
All right, I need to know, what is historic about this photo?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/1/5/1233924/cubs-historic-photos-13th-in-a#storyjump)
QuoteThe uniform of the catcher identifies the team -- those are the awful uniforms the Atlanta Braves wore for two of the three years Kingman was a Cub, 1978 and 1979 (note from the link, they changed in 1980, eliminating that year from this discussion). The Braves were at Wrigley in June and August 1978 -- too warm for Kingman to have been wearing long sleeves, and same thing for a July 1979 series.
So this has to be the May 1979 series. But which game?
The clue is in the catcher's number. The Braves had two primary catchers in 1979 -- Bruce Benedict, who wore #20, and Joe Nolan, who wore #11. But clearly, that's a single digit on that jersey.
It's Dale Murphy, who came up as a catcher, and caught 27 games early in 1979 before being moved permanently to 1B and later the outfield. (In fact, he never caught a game in the majors again after May 1979). Murphy caught the first two games of that series. The boxscore for the first one, Friday, May 4, indicates it was overcast that day.
So it has to be the game of Saturday, May 5. It's impossible to tell when in the game it was taken, though probably fairly early, given the angle of the sun. The Cubs beat future Hall-of-Famer Phil Niekro that day behind a CG from Dennis Lamp and four homers, though none from Kingman -- he went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. The photo appears to show a check swing.]The uniform of the catcher identifies the team -- those are the awful uniforms the Atlanta Braves wore for two of the three years Kingman was a Cub, 1978 and 1979 (note from the link, they changed in 1980, eliminating that year from this discussion). The Braves were at Wrigley in June and August 1978 -- too warm for Kingman to have been wearing long sleeves, and same thing for a July 1979 series.
So this has to be the May 1979 series. But which game?
The clue is in the catcher's number. The Braves had two primary catchers in 1979 -- Bruce Benedict, who wore #20, and Joe Nolan, who wore #11. But clearly, that's a single digit on that jersey.
It's Dale Murphy, who came up as a catcher, and caught 27 games early in 1979 before being moved permanently to 1B and later the outfield. (In fact, he never caught a game in the majors again after May 1979). Murphy caught the first two games of that series. The boxscore for the first one, Friday, May 4, indicates it was overcast that day.
So it has to be the game of Saturday, May 5. It's impossible to tell when in the game it was taken, though probably fairly early, given the angle of the sun. The Cubs beat future Hall-of-Famer Phil Niekro that day behind a CG from Dennis Lamp and four homers, though none from Kingman -- he went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout. The photo appears to show a check swing.
Al Yellon does not understand the difference between "historic" and "historical". Awesome.
Didn't he go to Colgate?
Edit: Clarification for those of you smart enough to not even bother to go to that cesspool of idiocy--the title of this "series", another in a long line of Al's unceasingly retarded off-season projects, is called "Cubs Historic Photos". The only thing remotely "historic" about that picture would have been had Dale Murphy never caught another game after that game--or better, another PITCH after Kingman's "historic" check-swing.
Quote from: MAD on January 06, 2010, 07:48:55 AM
Al Yellon does not understand the difference between "historic" and "historical". Awesome.
Neither does PenFoe, but we don't hold that against him (at least no more than everything else he's wrong about).
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on January 06, 2010, 08:32:02 AM
Quote from: MAD on January 06, 2010, 07:48:55 AM
Al Yellon does not understand the difference between "historic" and "historical". Awesome.
Neither does PenFoe, but we don't hold that against him (at least no more than everything else he's wrong about).
Wait, I don't?
When did this happen?
I dunno about y'all, but I'm disappointed I'm not a part of this community (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/2/24/1324907/starlin-castro-should-start-the#31285311)
Quote from: Yeti on February 25, 2010, 12:02:19 PM
I dunno about y'all, but I'm disappointed I'm not a part of this community (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/2/24/1324907/starlin-castro-should-start-the#31285311)
Next to Robbie Hummel's ACL injury, I'm most disappointed about you not being a part of that community.
Bump. Imagine the reaction in the land of Bologna sammiches.
http://www.chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2010/03/cubs-want-huge-illuminated-billboard-at-wrigley-field.html
Also, I love this particular line:
QuoteTunney wants to make sure the proposed billboard will not block fans' views of the surrounding neighborhood.
Yeah, I'm sure that's the concern... fans want to see the neighborhood.
Quote from: morpheus on March 18, 2010, 08:28:07 AM
Bump. Imagine the reaction in the land of Bologna sammiches.
http://www.chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2010/03/cubs-want-huge-illuminated-billboard-at-wrigley-field.html
Also, I love this particular line:
QuoteTunney wants to make sure the proposed billboard will not block fans' views of the surrounding neighborhood.
Yeah, I'm sure that's the concern... fans want to see the neighborhood.
I assume I won't need to point out the irony of the sign being bought by Toyota... I think it should alternate between the company logo and "DOOOOOOOOM".
I am concerned that the sign could unintentionally accellerate through Alfonso Soriano.
Chuck is not.
Quote from: thehawk on March 18, 2010, 02:03:18 PM
I am concerned that the sign could unintentionally accellerate through Alfonso Soriano.
Chuck is not.
If there's an insurance settlement, I'm all in favor.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 02:06:03 PM
Quote from: thehawk on March 18, 2010, 02:03:18 PM
I am concerned that the sign could unintentionally accellerate through Alfonso Soriano.
Chuck is not.
If there's an insurance settlement, I'm all in favor.
That's a longshot. Could probably get a double indemnity clause on that one.
Quote from: CT III on March 18, 2010, 02:57:27 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 18, 2010, 02:06:03 PM
Quote from: thehawk on March 18, 2010, 02:03:18 PM
I am concerned that the sign could unintentionally accellerate through Alfonso Soriano.
Chuck is not.
If there's an insurance settlement, I'm all in favor.
That's a longshot. Could probably get a double indemnity clause on that one.
That's a honey of an ankle bracelet.
Quote from: morpheus on March 18, 2010, 08:28:07 AM
Bump. Imagine the reaction in the land of Bologna sammiches.
http://www.chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2010/03/cubs-want-huge-illuminated-billboard-at-wrigley-field.html
Also, I love this particular line:
QuoteTunney wants to make sure the proposed billboard will not block fans' views of the surrounding neighborhood.
Yeah, I'm sure that's the concern... fans want to see the neighborhood.
Al will settle for it to say TORCO like the good ol' days of the bleacher season ticket boom, when Wrigley became a FAN EXPERIENCE.
Bump
From today's hilarity entitled, "How To Fix The Cubs' Bullpen" comes this:
"If you're looking to replace Marmol as closer (I'm not), your second choice might be Heath Bell."
So, we see Al can regurgitate Bruce Levine.
But, only 231 words later, we get this:
"Move Carlos Zambrano to closer."
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Aramis Ramirez is off to a slow start. Let's cut bait...als;ddddddddddlkllllllllllllllllllllllkmnmnmnmnmnmndddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd :stroke:
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Wow.
Quote from: Slaky on April 19, 2010, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Wow.
A .691 OPS after 10 games is reason enough to abandon a 19 year old former first round draft pick. Who the hell does Yellon think he is, PenFoe?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 19, 2010, 01:54:43 PM
Aramis Ramirez is off to a slow start. Let's cut bait...als;ddddddddddlkllllllllllllllllllllllkmnmnmnmnmnmndddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd :stroke:
Need some mouth-to-mouth?
Quote from: SKO on April 19, 2010, 02:13:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 19, 2010, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Wow.
A .691 OPS after 10 games is reason enough to abandon a 19 year old former first round draft pick. Who the hell does Yellon think he is, PenFoe?
To be fair, Vitters' line in 50 games at Daytona last year was hardly inspiring. But still, cut bait on a 20-year-old first-round pick?
Quote from: Brownie on April 19, 2010, 02:19:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 19, 2010, 02:13:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 19, 2010, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Wow.
A .691 OPS after 10 games is reason enough to abandon a 19 year old former first round draft pick. Who the hell does Yellon think he is, PenFoe?
To be fair, Vitters' line in 50 games at Daytona last year was hardly inspiring. But still, cut bait on a 20-year-old first-round pick?
Anything to get Kerry Wood back.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 02:33:16 PM
Quote from: Brownie on April 19, 2010, 02:19:29 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 19, 2010, 02:13:57 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 19, 2010, 02:08:21 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 19, 2010, 01:47:48 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 19, 2010, 01:40:58 PM
Let's ignore the stupidity of the concept. Does the guy even read what he writes?
As well as this:
QuoteI think it's time to cut bait on Josh Vitters. He's off to a slow start at Daytona
Wow.
A .691 OPS after 10 games is reason enough to abandon a 19 year old former first round draft pick. Who the hell does Yellon think he is, PenFoe?
To be fair, Vitters' line in 50 games at Daytona last year was hardly inspiring. But still, cut bait on a 20-year-old first-round pick?
Anything to get Kerry Wood back.
Do it.
I love how Al is upset that Vitters is "repeating" class A. He only played 50 games at high-A last year, most of them with a bad wrist, and he was 19 years old in a league normally full of 22 and 23 year olds. His awful start to this season now includes a .280 batting average in a whopping 12 games.
Al needs to stop eating paint chips with his bologna sandwiches.
Oh, and Zambrano might end up doing a stint in the bullpen, but it won't be as the closer, it'll be in the Jeff Samardzija "let's see if we can put this out of reach" role in the sixth and seventh.
Even for Al, this is a new low.
He's selling t-shirts again (still with a ripped off Cubs logo) and this time he's donating money to the "Dempster Family Foundation."
The shirts http://is.gd/bFneD cost $21.99 and Al is donating $1.50 per shirt to the foundation.
What a fucking asshole.
Quote from: Andy on April 23, 2010, 04:38:14 PM
Even for Al, this is a new low.
He's selling t-shirts again (still with a ripped off Cubs logo) and this time he's donating money to the "Dempster Family Foundation."
The shirts http://is.gd/bFneD cost $21.99 and Al is donating $1.50 per shirt to the foundation.
What a fucking asshole.
I saw Cubs Anal on the newsstand at the CVS the other day, and I had a hearty chuckle. I mean, that had to be intentional, right? RIGHT?
Quote from: Andy on April 23, 2010, 04:38:14 PM
Even for Al, this is a new low.
He's selling t-shirts again (still with a ripped off Cubs logo) and this time he's donating money to the "Dempster Family Foundation."
The shirts http://is.gd/bFneD cost $21.99 and Al is donating $1.50 per shirt to the foundation.
What a fucking asshole.
QuoteI'll ask the question
To eliminate speculation. Al, do you make any profit at all from the sale of this shirt?
Instead of assuming we should just ask.
"...but you the living, you're stuck here with the Cubs. So it is ME who feels sorry for you." - Steve Goodman, "A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request"
by HoSs. on Apr 22, 2010 3:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
QuoteI'll clear $1 per shirt.
If everyone here thinks I should donate that, too, I will.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Apr 22, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/4/22/1436688/2010-bcb-fundraiser-dempster#35517777
Fucking asshole doesn't cut it.
The lead-up to Al admitting that he gets a cut is a triumph of Yellon aggression...
Quote from: kanderber$1.50?
That's it?
Why aren't ALL profits going to the foundation? Sorry Al, I'm not interested in donating to your bank account. I'll pass.
Quote from: cubsonWGN4everDid Al shoot your dog or something?
Quote from: kanderberNo, he didn't...
I like Al and love his site. Got nothing against the guy at all.
Maybe I'm missing something here, but donating just $1.50 seems awfully weak.
Quote from: Al YellonYeah, you're missing something here.
I am working on getting some more donations made available for this promotion.
Quote from: kanderberWhat am I missing?
It's a $22 T-shirt, of which you're donating $1.50 to Dempster's foundation. If you want to sell products to make money, go for it. I'm all for entrepreneurialism. But trying to pass it off as a "BCB Fundraiser" for Ryan Dempster's charity is incredibly weak.
Quote from: Al YellonYou have no idea of the costs.
Nor do I. This store isn't set up by me. It's a fundraiser. Bashing it with no information is... how do you say it? Incredibly weak.
So he asked. And what he was missing was that Al was planning to take a 40% cut of the profit before donating the rest.
But Al's totally willing to consider donating that, too, now that you know about it. Provided everyone tells him he should.
Quote from: HoSs.Thanks Al!
I appreciate your honesty. I think that if your $1 is going towards paying the cost of either advertising the shirt or the maintenance of the site, I'm all for it. But if it's pure profit, I think you should change the wording to the effect of "New BCB Shirts are out. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Dempster's fund."
It's a wording issue. When McDonalds donates a dollar from every sale to a charity (as an example) we are aware that they're still making a profit. If you call it a "fundraiser" there should be no profits...just money used to fund the project and the donation.
It's semantics but just throwing it out there. A great thing either way.
The cost of advertising the shirt or maintaining the site?
Al's legion of lick-spittles only dare criticize him with the softest of touches.
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Yeah, making a profit under the guise of helping a charity is a reason to loe a guy.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Still hurt, huh?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 23, 2010, 11:04:14 PM
Yeah, making a profit under the guise of helping a charity is a reason to loe a guy.
I loe Soriano.
OK, who wants to design a "Fuck Al Yellon" shirt that we can donate 100% of profits to the Dempster Family Foundation?
Quote from: Fork on April 24, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
OK, who wants to design a "Fuck Al Yellon" shirt that we can donate 100% of profits to the Dempster Family Foundation?
How about no shirt, just a sticker and we give $22 per person to DFF.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2010, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 24, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
OK, who wants to design a "Fuck Al Yellon" shirt that we can donate 100% of profits to the Dempster Family Foundation?
How about no shirt, just a sticker and we give $22 per person to DFF.
I would drive with that bumper sticker. I'm in.
I don't have a car, but I might buy a wristband. Or a beret.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 24, 2010, 10:20:31 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2010, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 24, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
OK, who wants to design a "Fuck Al Yellon" shirt that we can donate 100% of profits to the Dempster Family Foundation?
How about no shirt, just a sticker and we give $22 per person to DFF.
I would drive with that bumper sticker. I'm in.
http://www.cafepress.com/pollyellon#link-productCategory-113
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on April 25, 2010, 12:46:07 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on April 24, 2010, 10:20:31 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 24, 2010, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: Fork on April 24, 2010, 04:10:18 PM
OK, who wants to design a "Fuck Al Yellon" shirt that we can donate 100% of profits to the Dempster Family Foundation?
How about no shirt, just a sticker and we give $22 per person to DFF.
I would drive with that bumper sticker. I'm in.
http://www.cafepress.com/pollyellon#link-productCategory-113
Too subtle. And no berets.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
You do this to yourself.
If anyone wants to join HJE's Kevin Millar Abstinence Pledge, all $162 (or $165, if they back into the playoffs) will be donated directly to the ADA. Yellon is a fucking cumstain.
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 26, 2010, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
For Mike C's articles.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 26, 2010, 03:56:23 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 26, 2010, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
For Mike C's articles.
And the sincerity.
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 26, 2010, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 04:09:22 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 26, 2010, 03:51:54 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 26, 2010, 06:15:39 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 04:09:22 PM
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Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 26, 2010, 06:15:39 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
Yes.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 26, 2010, 06:15:39 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on April 26, 2010, 06:29:44 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like
I started shit with
him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I digress. Boobies.
(http://cdn.mademan.com/chickipedia/images/0/01/Rachel-nichols-06_491.jpg)
(http://theaterofmine.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/rachel_nichols.jpg)
(http://chud.com/articles/content_images/5/rachel_nichols__13_.jpg)
I like boobs.
But your photoshops Are shitty and Dolan is Not a shitty writer. You however, are.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 07:39:53 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 25, 2010, 06:11:26 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like I started shit with him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I'm being totally serious.
You constantly say you don't think we're funny.
You constantly say you don't care if we like you or if we think you're funny.
Indeed, you constantly say you don't care what we think about you at all.
So why waste any of your time here?
No sarcasm, no snark, no assumptions... I'm
honestly curious.
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on April 26, 2010, 07:51:53 PM
I'm being totally serious.
You constantly say you don't think we're funny.
You constantly say you don't care if we like you or if we think you're funny.
Indeed, you constantly say you don't care what we think about you at all.
So why waste any of your time here?
No sarcasm, no snark, no assumptions... I'm honestly curious.
How many times have you or others said the very same things about me, to me?
To paraphrase Adam Duritz, some of you are very unpleasant people. Some of you, I like. Some of the topics discussed in this forum are ridiculous. Some of them, I enjoy. Some of the things written here are predictable and -- sorry -- lame. Some things are funny. And whether you would ever admit it or not, politically I am on the same page as most of you. Regarding the Cubs and the way they are managed, I am on the same page as most of you. Regarding the shows on television, and the movies in theaters, I am entertained by many of the same things as most of you. I've met some of you, and seen pictures of others, and I can also comfortably say that I enjoy food as much as many of you.
Regarding my own level of dorkiness, while I absolutely out-geek probably everybody here (I still think BC has me beaten), you are a group of grown men who spend your days on an internet chatroom and message board talking about sports, video games, tv shows, and movies. Look around your office. You see a guy with a face riddled with acne, with eyes obscured by coke-bottle glasses, and greasy hair pulled into a ponytail? Go ask him if he hits up message boards and chatrooms online. If the answer is no, then you have met somebody who is less of a dork than you. Sorry to be the one to tell you that.
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you
are very unpleasant people.
Me, I'm just going to reiterate what I said before. Take your own piece of advice and stop taking it so personally. Stop acting so outraged when I tell one of you to fuck your own face -- FYC, among many others, has been a meme here since some of you were still freshmen in university or younger. Some of you are very unpleasant people, but I actively dislike none of you. I know you feel the same way about me*, because any time I suggest that some of you hate me, I am reminded of how full of myself I am.
(*ie: you think I am an unpleasant person, but you do not actively dislike me)
BTW -- you didn't ask, but, for the record, Scottish Haggis-flavored potato chips are ridiculous and lame ... but also pretty funny. Just like some of the people at Desipio.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
"It's like saying, 'the law can't touch me, baby' while drunk and disorderly in a Chicago police station at 3 a.m."--HHCBH A.K. V/H.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Some of you, I like.
I won't go so far as to say that I like you, too, but it's always nice to hear that you're liked. You're welcome for putting the occasional smile on that 4-eyed moonface of yours.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
And whether you would ever admit it or not, politically I am on the same page as most of you.
Heh heh heh...
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on April 26, 2010, 07:51:53 PM
I'm being totally serious.
You constantly say you don't think we're funny.
You constantly say you don't care if we like you or if we think you're funny.
Indeed, you constantly say you don't care what we think about you at all.
So why waste any of your time here?
No sarcasm, no snark, no assumptions... I'm honestly curious.
How many times have you or others said the very same things about me, to me?
To paraphrase Adam Duritz, some of you are very unpleasant people. Some of you, I like. Some of the topics discussed in this forum are ridiculous. Some of them, I enjoy. Some of the things written here are predictable and -- sorry -- lame. Some things are funny. And whether you would ever admit it or not, politically I am on the same page as most of you. Regarding the Cubs and the way they are managed, I am on the same page as most of you. Regarding the shows on television, and the movies in theaters, I am entertained by many of the same things as most of you. I've met some of you, and seen pictures of others, and I can also comfortably say that I enjoy food as much as many of you.
Regarding my own level of dorkiness, while I absolutely out-geek probably everybody here (I still think BC has me beaten), you are a group of grown men who spend your days on an internet chatroom and message board talking about sports, video games, tv shows, and movies. Look around your office. You see a guy with a face riddled with acne, with eyes obscured by coke-bottle glasses, and greasy hair pulled into a ponytail? Go ask him if he hits up message boards and chatrooms online. If the answer is no, then you have met somebody who is less of a dork than you. Sorry to be the one to tell you that.
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Me, I'm just going to reiterate what I said before. Take your own piece of advice and stop taking it so personally. Stop acting so outraged when I tell one of you to fuck your own face -- FYC, among many others, has been a meme here since some of you were still freshmen in university or younger. Some of you are very unpleasant people, but I actively dislike none of you. I know you feel the same way about me*, because any time I suggest that some of you hate me, I am reminded of how full of myself I am.
(*ie: you think I am an unpleasant person, but you do not actively dislike me)
BTW -- you didn't ask, but, for the record, Scottish Haggis-flavored potato chips are ridiculous and lame ... but also pretty funny. Just like some of the people at Desipio.
For people who have real jobs, spending time at a message board or ShoutBox helps pass the monotony of a workday. And your nonsensical ramblings presuppose that the relationships here on the board exist in a vacuum. I think I've met nearly everyone, with the exception of a few, in real life. I'm fairly confident most others here can say that and then some.
So, to summarize, go fuck your own face.
And, by the way, I don't know how that fancy, progressive, Canadian law works, but I don't think anyone here in the good ole' US of A is getting sued anytime soon. At least not for something they write and/or say.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
Doesn't 47 USC § 230 cover this?
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
I stabbed that fucker in self defense and it happened in South America, so go fuck yourself, Interpol.
I also have not threatened to stab anyone here or anywhere else; and if everyone keeps their goddamned mouths shut, we won't have to worry about that happening.
I'm not saying; I'm just saying, ya know?
Quote from: powen01 on April 27, 2010, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
I stabbed that fucker in self defense and it happened in South America, so go fuck yourself, Interpol.
I also have not threatened to stab anyone here or anywhere else; and if everyone keeps their goddamned mouths shut, we won't have to worry about that happening.
I'm not saying; I'm just saying, ya know?
I'm glad you showed up, powen, because this most recent passive-aggressive exhibition by Kurt reminded me of Paul's "prove it" to and I would like to think that "sue me" can become as big of a Desipio meme.
Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 12:09:09 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
Doesn't 47 USC § 230 cover this?
I'd think so.*
*Not to be construed as legal advice.
Quote from: MAD on April 27, 2010, 12:14:18 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 27, 2010, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
I stabbed that fucker in self defense and it happened in South America, so go fuck yourself, Interpol.
I also have not threatened to stab anyone here or anywhere else; and if everyone keeps their goddamned mouths shut, we won't have to worry about that happening.
I'm not saying; I'm just saying, ya know?
I'm glad you showed up, powen, because this most recent passive-aggressive exhibition by Kurt reminded me of Paul's "prove it" to and I would like to think that "sue me" can become as big of a Desipio meme.
Well, to be perfectly honest, I don't think any of you people are real lawyers, or this site would have gone down in flames years ago... Let me explain.
1. Boobies are shown on this website.
FACT: Booby viewing is ILLEGAL.2. People on this very website tell fat chicks that they want to make lamps out of their skin.
FACT: Being a fat chick is ILLEGAL.My crack legal team and I are preparing a mountainous ream of evidence to present before the courts in several different countries regarding all the atrocities that I have personally witnessed here. Some of you will fare well as you have abided by the laws of this and many other lands, some others, not so lucky (Apex, I'm looking at you). A day of reckoning awaits the unworthy. Prepare to burn in the fire of a smothering, smoldering pit of legalese hell while your eyeballs pop out of your skull from my barrister's insanely deep dicking in the back of your pathetic, well gripped skull.
Gaze upon the face of Vishnu, the destroyer:
(http://voreblog.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/charlie.jpg)
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 07:39:53 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like I started shit with him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I digress. Boobies.
You're a fucking loser.
Quote from: MAD on April 27, 2010, 12:14:18 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 27, 2010, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
I stabbed that fucker in self defense and it happened in South America, so go fuck yourself, Interpol.
I also have not threatened to stab anyone here or anywhere else; and if everyone keeps their goddamned mouths shut, we won't have to worry about that happening.
I'm not saying; I'm just saying, ya know?
I'm glad you showed up, powen, because this most recent passive-aggressive exhibition by Kurt reminded me of Paul's "prove it" to and I would like to think that "sue me" can become as big of a Desipio meme.
I am shocked -- shocked, I say -- that you good folks have focused in on that line (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7270.0). Honestly, guys. Grow the fuck up and learn to let go of things. I get that you are living in this sad little circle of ignorance and reinforcement -- it's the one where you tell yourselves that you are clever and everybody else is pathetic -- but, no matter how often you say it or the dozenish people around here agree with you, most of you are still extremely unpleasant people. (Not you, Mike, you're just an apologist and an enabler.)
I'm not being passive aggressive. I am responding to people they respond to me. I've been told that I apparently take it personally, and that I need to stop doing that. Listen to your own advice, you stupid, obnoxious twats.
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like I started shit with him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I digress. Boobies.
You're a fucking loser.
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place, and of things that only complete dorks would do, shouldn't you be cyber-stalking a girl right now? I figured you'd be too busy sending her cryptic messages about how you "know her" to bother with losers like me.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:21:31 AM
I am shocked -- shocked, I say -- that you good folks have focused in on that line (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7270.0). Honestly, guys. Grow the fuck up and learn to let go of things. I get that you are living in this sad little circle of ignorance and reinforcement -- it's the one where you tell yourselves that you are clever and everybody else is pathetic -- but, no matter how often you say it or the dozenish people around here agree with you, most of you are still extremely unpleasant people. (Not you, Mike, you're just an apologist and an enabler.)
I'm not being passive aggressive. I am responding to people they respond to me. I've been told that I apparently take it personally, and that I need to stop doing that. Listen to your own advice, you stupid, obnoxious twats.
I agree with all of this. Except that Mike is an enabler. If anyone is an enabler around here, it's Andy.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 27, 2010, 05:22:49 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 07:39:53 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 23, 2010, 09:43:20 PM
Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like I started shit with him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I digress. Boobies.
You're a fucking loser.
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place, and of things that only complete dorks would do, shouldn't you be cyber-stalking a girl right now? I figured you'd be too busy sending her cryptic messages about how you "know her" to bother with losers like me.
You wear a belt watch.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:21:31 AM
Quote from: MAD on April 27, 2010, 12:14:18 AM
Quote from: powen01 on April 27, 2010, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 26, 2010, 11:51:56 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Anyway, I think it's too bad that some of you have a disconnect between your actions and the consequences -- it won't be by me but, someday, Andy is going to get sued over the way some of you go Full Retard on people. It's shocking that a forum full of lawyers fails to see that, but some of you are very unpleasant people.
Please, feel free to quote or PM anything you feel would be actionable in a civil suit.
I stabbed that fucker in self defense and it happened in South America, so go fuck yourself, Interpol.
I also have not threatened to stab anyone here or anywhere else; and if everyone keeps their goddamned mouths shut, we won't have to worry about that happening.
I'm not saying; I'm just saying, ya know?
I'm glad you showed up, powen, because this most recent passive-aggressive exhibition by Kurt reminded me of Paul's "prove it" to and I would like to think that "sue me" can become as big of a Desipio meme.
I am shocked -- shocked, I say -- that you good folks have focused in on that line (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7270.0). Honestly, guys. Grow the fuck up and learn to let go of things. I get that you are living in this sad little circle of ignorance and reinforcement -- it's the one where you tell yourselves that you are clever and everybody else is pathetic -- but, no matter how often you say it or the dozenish people around here agree with you, most of you are still extremely unpleasant people. (Not you, Mike, you're just an apologist and an enabler.)
I'm not being passive aggressive. I am responding to people they respond to me. I've been told that I apparently take it personally, and that I need to stop doing that. Listen to your own advice, you stupid, obnoxious twats.
Just so we are all clear: are you saying that I am extremely unpleasant? Exactly who are we talking about here? Let's name some names and get it all in the open. This is how the healing process begins.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place
I feel a Tank-lik
honest curiosity about what you think the authorities will find actionable at Desipio.
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Oh goodie. Another manufactured reason to hate Al Yellon.
Don't worry Kurt, we'll never need to a manufacture a reason to hate or loe you.
And that's why you're such a funny writer -- you never make a play on the obvious.
Legit question. Why do you come here?
Because if I try hard enough, maybe someday you all will like me!
No.
ROTFLMAOUIVUD! You guys kill me.
But, seriously: back to the question at hand....
You geniuses are confident that you have me -- and my motivations -- figured out, so why should I bother to explain to you why I come here? It's because I think I am hilarious, and I know that if I keep trying you guys will like me. I'm doing it for the Lulz!
But maybe you -- all of you -- should take a page out of your own book and stop taking everything so personally, and (while we're at it) perhaps you could refrain from acting so ridiculously butthurt every time I insult one of you? Maybe, when Dolan points out what a piece of shit one of my shitty photoshops is, and I respond back by calling him a shitty writer, you can refrain from acting like I started shit with him?
Maybe? Maybe not? Maybe I think most of you are usually about as funny as a bag of Scottish Haggis (//http://)-flavored potato chips?
I digress. Boobies.
You're a fucking loser.
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place, and of things that only complete dorks would do, shouldn't you be cyber-stalking a girl right now? I figured you'd be too busy sending her cryptic messages about how you "know her" to bother with losers like me.
You seem to know a lot about this tactic. Probably makes for a funny reminiscence over dinner with your "girlfriend's" amateurishly embalmed corpse.
Quote from: Eli on April 27, 2010, 07:38:34 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place
I feel a Tank-lik honest curiosity about what you think the authorities will find actionable at Desipio.
Ghey.
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place
I feel a Tank-lik honest curiosity about what you think the authorities will find actionable at Desipio.
Ghey.
Agreed.
I just want to know what UIVUD meant in that "ROTF..." thing.
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 07:48:10 AM
I just want to know what UIVUD meant in that "ROTF..." thing.
Unconsentingly Invading Virgins Until Death
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Take your own piece of advice and stop taking it so personally. Stop acting so outraged when I tell one of you to fuck your own face -- FYC, among many others, has been a meme here since some of you were still freshmen in university or younger.
We're not outraged because your insults are too edgy or cutting or insightful for us to wrap our tiny brains around. We're outraged because you've achieved a level of painful unfunniness that could only be duplicated if scientists developed a mutant hybrid of Jim Belushi and Jay Leno.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place, and of things that only complete dorks would do, shouldn't you be cyber-stalking a girl right now? I figured you'd be too busy sending her cryptic messages about how you "know her" to bother with losers like me.
Facebook users can (and often do) block TDubbs if they so choose. If she didn't want to get repeatedly friend-requested by a Chad, she shouldn't have been flouncing around with that sexy short-cut "Add as Friend" button.
She was totally asking for it.
Quote from: Eli on April 27, 2010, 07:42:40 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
Speaking of actions that may eventually bring authorities down on this place
I feel a Tank-lik honest curiosity about what you think the authorities will find actionable at Desipio.
Ghey.
Agreed.
That's it. I'm calling my lawyer.
Quote from: R-V on April 27, 2010, 08:31:05 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 26, 2010, 09:39:56 PM
Take your own piece of advice and stop taking it so personally. Stop acting so outraged when I tell one of you to fuck your own face -- FYC, among many others, has been a meme here since some of you were still freshmen in university or younger.
We're not outraged because your insults are too edgy or cutting or insightful for us to wrap our tiny brains around. We're outraged because you've achieved a level of painful unfunniness that could only be duplicated if scientists developed a mutant hybrid of Jim Belushi and Jay Leno.
Either:
a) Kurt doesn't care if twats like you think he's funny
or
b) Kurt totally wasn't trying to be funny, you stupid, obnoxious twats
Kurt, I know this will awaken the screaming rage in you, but the fatal flaw in your entire rant is the fact that YOU come HERE. If we were all over on Goat Riders saying passive-aggressive shit about how bad a writer you are and how stupid, nerdy, and unfunny your commenters are, certainly someone would ask why the hell we go to the site. Since you're here doing the same thing, it prompted the question. If you find most of this place unpleasant and assume that no one likes you, why not just go somewhere else? Or- you know- try to be a bit more likable? No, forget that. Just try to be less unlikable. TDubbs aside, I don't think anyone goes out of their way to dislike you, but you sure don't make it easy when you pop off like this.
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to get sued for? For correctly pointing out that Al is selling a $22 t-shirt and giving $1.50 to charity? His own lemmings figured it out and started badgering him about it.
I don't get it. Somebody photoshop it for me.
Quote from: Andy on April 27, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to get sued for? For correctly pointing out that Al is selling a $22 t-shirt and giving $1.50 to charity? His own lemmings figured it out and started badgering him about it.
I don't get it. Somebody photoshop it for me.
Personally, I'm going to sue you for having this site in which I congregated with members of it at a bar in Chicago, met PAUL SULLIVAN, betrayed him, and then was called a traitor for doing so. I have had to deal with so much emotional trauma.
I'm going to have to see what this place is worth.
EDIT: One site said $218,000.. Another said $103.
I expect $103.
This is the worst thread in the history of anything.
Quote from: CT III on April 27, 2010, 09:25:56 AM
This is the worst thread in the history of anything.
What about that one thread?
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This is the worst thread in the history of anything.
What about that one thread?
Nope, this one is even worse.
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This is the worst thread in the history of anything.
What about that one thread?
Nope, this one is even worse.
Lisa too?
ESPECIALLY Lisa.
But ESPECIALLY Bort.
Wait...
Seriously, I had no idea this was going on over here. I usually don't bother to read about Al. Crazy, man.
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 27, 2010, 08:53:02 AM
Kurt, I know this will awaken the screaming rage in you, but the fatal flaw in your entire rant is the fact that YOU come HERE. If we were all over on Goat Riders saying passive-aggressive shit about how bad a writer you are and how stupid, nerdy, and unfunny your commenters are, certainly someone would ask why the hell we go to the site. Since you're here doing the same thing, it prompted the question. If you find most of this place unpleasant and assume that no one likes you, why not just go somewhere else? Or- you know- try to be a bit more likable? No, forget that. Just try to be less unlikable. TDubbs aside, I don't think anyone goes out of their way to dislike you, but you sure don't make it easy when you pop off like this.
Dunno how many times I have to repeat myself here. This is a forum full of obnoxious, arrogant, unapologetic assholes. Who -- and this amazes me -- act upset, annoyed, and ANGRY when I act like an obnoxious, unapologetic asshole.
If I hated you, I wouldn't come here. I really can't stand the douche who runs ACB, and I avoid him at all costs (although he remains free to post comments on GROTA if he ever feels like it. I'll just skip any response with his name on it. It's a revolutionary idea, you should try it sometime).
I don't dislike you, Kerm. I don't really dislike anybody, despite what unpleasant people some of you are. (Why you act like it's a big deal for me to say that is astonishing ... you often call yourselves dicks and assholes.)
Why do I come here? I've already explained it. Why do I stay, despite how glaringly obvious it is that I am unliked by some? Because if I cared, I would have left already.
/"screaming rage"
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 12:08:38 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on April 27, 2010, 08:53:02 AM
Kurt, I know this will awaken the screaming rage in you, but the fatal flaw in your entire rant is the fact that YOU come HERE. If we were all over on Goat Riders saying passive-aggressive shit about how bad a writer you are and how stupid, nerdy, and unfunny your commenters are, certainly someone would ask why the hell we go to the site. Since you're here doing the same thing, it prompted the question. If you find most of this place unpleasant and assume that no one likes you, why not just go somewhere else? Or- you know- try to be a bit more likable? No, forget that. Just try to be less unlikable. TDubbs aside, I don't think anyone goes out of their way to dislike you, but you sure don't make it easy when you pop off like this.
This is a forum full of obnoxious, arrogant, unapologetic assholes.
Well, he's not wrong. That's why I like it here.
Quote from: Andy on April 27, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to get sued for? For correctly pointing out that Al is selling a $22 t-shirt and giving $1.50 to charity? His own lemmings figured it out and started badgering him about it.
I don't get it. Somebody photoshop it for me.
The way it was explained to me, you are the one who's "hosting" this site. Unless Desipio is an entity separate of Andy Dolan (ask Byron what I'm talking about) then you can be deemed culpable for what anybody says here. If TDubbs posts animal porn, you get in trouble for it. If somebody acts in a way that can be deemed harrassment, or libelous, by allowing it to happen in your capacity as a moderator, then you can be held responsible.
Your dozen-or-so regulars have demonstrated a blind ignorance toward the damage that their words can do. Anybody, from Al Yellon, to CubbieJulie, to the Rally Carp, can drop a lawsuit on you at a moment's notice.
I personally have no interest in doing that because -- I know, you don't believe it -- I don't care. But in all seriousness, Andy, with no maliciousness intended, if you haven't turned Desipio into an LLC, you should consier it. Particularly since the content here can be somewhat volatile.
I like penises in my butt.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 12:19:42 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 27, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to get sued for? For correctly pointing out that Al is selling a $22 t-shirt and giving $1.50 to charity? His own lemmings figured it out and started badgering him about it.
I don't get it. Somebody photoshop it for me.
The way it was explained to me, you are the one who's "hosting" this site. Unless Desipio is an entity separate of Andy Dolan (ask Byron what I'm talking about) then you can be deemed culpable for what anybody says here. If TDubbs posts animal porn, you get in trouble for it. If somebody acts in a way that can be deemed harrassment, or libelous, by allowing it to happen in your capacity as a moderator, then you can be held responsible.
Your dozen-or-so regulars have demonstrated a blind ignorance toward the damage that their words can do. Anybody, from Al Yellon, to CubbieJulie, to the Rally Carp, can drop a lawsuit on you at a moment's notice.
I personally have no interest in doing that because -- I know, you don't believe it -- I don't care. But in all seriousness, Andy, with no maliciousness intended, if you haven't turned Desipio into an LLC, you should consier it. Particularly since the content here can be somewhat volatile.
Did you go to Hollywood Upstairs Law College, too?
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 12:19:42 PM
Quote from: Andy on April 27, 2010, 09:01:14 AM
I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to get sued for? For correctly pointing out that Al is selling a $22 t-shirt and giving $1.50 to charity? His own lemmings figured it out and started badgering him about it.
I don't get it. Somebody photoshop it for me.
The way it was explained to me, you are the one who's "hosting" this site. Unless Desipio is an entity separate of Andy Dolan (ask Byron what I'm talking about) then you can be deemed culpable for what anybody says here. If TDubbs posts animal porn, you get in trouble for it. If somebody acts in a way that can be deemed harrassment, or libelous, by allowing it to happen in your capacity as a moderator, then you can be held responsible.
Your dozen-or-so regulars have demonstrated a blind ignorance toward the damage that their words can do. Anybody, from Al Yellon, to CubbieJulie, to the Rally Carp, can drop a lawsuit on you at a moment's notice.
I personally have no interest in doing that because -- I know, you don't believe it -- I don't care. But in all seriousness, Andy, with no maliciousness intended, if you haven't turned Desipio into an LLC, you should consier it. Particularly since the content here can be somewhat volatile.
Does Andy get in trouble with your e-police b/c you're a pedophile and you post here?
Let's consult with the EFF (http://www.eff.org/) (Electronic Frontier Foundation) and what they have to say about defamation... (http://www.eff.org/issues/bloggers/legal/liability/defamation)
Quote
What if I republish another person's statement? (i.e. someone comments on your posts)
Generally, anyone who repeats someone else's statements is just as responsible for their defamatory content as the original speaker—if they knew, or had reason to know, of the defamation. Recognizing the difficulty this would pose in the online world, Congress enacted Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides a strong protection against liability for Internet "intermediaries" who provide or republish speech by others. See the Section 230 FAQ for more.
The vast weight of authority has held that Section 230 precludes liability for an intermediary's distribution of defamation. While one California court had held that the federal law does not apply to an online distributor's liability in a defamation case, the case, Barrett v. Rosenthal, was overturned by the California Supreme Court (EFF filed an amicus brief in this case)
QuoteWhat are some examples of libelous and non-libelous statements?
The following are a couple of examples from California cases; note the law may vary from state to state. Libelous (when false):
* Charging someone with being a communist (in 1959)
* Calling an attorney a "crook"
* Describing a woman as a call girl
* Accusing a minister of unethical conduct
* Accusing a father of violating the confidence of son
Not-libelous:
* Calling a political foe a "thief" and "liar" in chance encounter (because hyperbole in context)
* Calling a TV show participant a "local loser," "chicken butt" and "big skank"
* Calling someone a "bitch" or a "son of a bitch"
* Changing product code name from "Carl Sagan" to "Butt Head Astronomer"
Since libel is considered in context, do not take these examples to be a hard and fast rule about particular phrases. Generally, the non-libelous examples are hyperbole or opinion, while the libelous statements are stating a defamatory fact.
QuoteHow do courts look at the context of a statement?
For a blog, a court would likely start with the general tenor, setting, and format of the blog, as well as the context of the links through which the user accessed the particular entry. Next the court would look at the specific context and content of the blog entry, analyzing the extent of figurative or hyperbolic language used and the reasonable expectations of the blog's audience.
Context is critical. For example, it was not libel for ESPN to caption a photo "Evel Knievel proves you're never too old to be a pimp," since it was (in context) "not intended as a criminal accusation, nor was it reasonably susceptible to such a literal interpretation. Ironically, it was most likely intended as a compliment." However, it would be defamatory to falsely assert "our dad's a pimp" or to accuse your dad of "dabbling in the pimptorial arts." (Real case, but the defendant sons succeeded in a truth defense).
More, on Section 230:
QuoteHow does Section 230 apply to bloggers?
Bloggers can be both a provider and a user of interactive computer services. Bloggers are users when they create and edit blogs through a service provider, and they are providers to the extent that they allow third parties to add comments or other material to their blogs.
Your readers' comments, entries written by guest bloggers, tips sent by email, and information provided to you through an RSS feed would all likely be considered information provided by another content provider. This would mean that you would not be held liable for defamatory statements contained in it. However, if you selected the third-party information yourself, no court has ruled whether this information would be considered "provided" to you. One court has limited Section 230 immunity to situations in which the originator "furnished it to the provider or user under circumstances in which a reasonable person...would conclude that the information was provided for publication on the Internet...."
So if you are actively going out and gathering data on your own, then republishing it on your blog, we cannot guarantee that Section 230 would shield you from liability. But we believe that Section 230 should cover information a blogger has selected from other blogs or elsewhere on the Internet, since the originator provided the information for publication to the world. However, no court has ruled on this.
Do I lose Section 230 immunity if I edit the content?
Courts have held that Section 230 prevents you from being held liable even if you exercise the usual prerogative of publishers to edit the material you publish. You may also delete entire posts. However, you may still be held responsible for information you provide in commentary or through editing. For example, if you edit the statement, "Fred is not a criminal" to remove the word "not," a court might find that you have sufficiently contributed to the content to take it as your own. Likewise, if you link to an article, but provide a defamatory comment with the link, you may not qualify for the immunity.
The courts have not clarified the line between acceptable editing and the point at which you become the "information content provider." To the extent that your edits or comment change the meaning of the information, and the new meaning is defamatory, you may lose the protection of Section 230.
Is Section 230 limited to defamation?
No. It has been used to protect intermediaries against claims of negligent misrepresentation, interference with business expectancy, breach of contract, intentional nuisance, violations of federal civil rights, and emotional distress. It protected against a state cause of action for violating a statute that forbids dealers in autographed sports items from misrepresenting those items as authentically autographed. It extends to unfair competition laws. It protected a library from being held liable for misuse of public funds, nuisance, and premises liability for providing computers allowing access to pornography.
QuoteDo blog or online forum operators have a legal obligation to post acceptable use guidelines for commenters?
No. Courts have held that Section 230 allows, but does not require, hosts to establish (and implement) standards of acceptable use without risking liability for doing so. But posting guidelines is still a good idea, since people will often appreciate some guidance of what is or is not acceptable.
Are blog or online forum operators legally obliged to hold to their policies?
Probably not. Most acceptable use policies give the host wide latitude over what editorial actions they take and are not presented in the form of a binding contract.
Can my commenters sue me for editing or deleting their comments on my blog?
Generally no, if you are not the government. Section 230 protect a blog host from liability for "any action voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of material that the provider or user considers to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected." This would include editing or deleting posts you consider objectionable, even if those posts would be protected by the First Amendment against government censorship.
Sweet, I can edit the comments on my blog to change the meaning and make commenters I don't like seem like crazed defamers.
Not so fast. As noted above, Section 230 protects actions taken in good faith, and you may be liable for new information you create. The ability to edit comments is strongly protected, but you should not abuse that power.
In short, whatever we say or do holds Andy harmless.
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
That EFF site would be valuable to you, Kurt. If you make money off your blog, you probably should investigate joining the local chapter of Society for Professional Journalists, as you would then have access to their lawyers should you face a nuisance suit.
Then again, I'm not sure if "free speech" is as protected in Canada as it is here (http://www.canada.com/theprovince/story.html?id=10e1b46d-6f92-4ce6-9db7-1a54f9bd285d).
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 02:27:44 PM
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 02:27:44 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
BOOM...counter suit!
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:00:40 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
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Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
BOOM...counter suit!
Why do you always have to one up me?
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 03:16:59 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:00:40 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 02:27:44 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
BOOM...counter suit!
Why do you always have to one up me?
Because I'm taller?
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:27:07 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 03:16:59 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:00:40 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
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Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
BOOM...counter suit!
Why do you always have to one up me?
Because I'm taller?
Consider yourself sued!
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 03:30:24 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:27:07 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 03:16:59 PM
Quote from: Bort on April 27, 2010, 03:00:40 PM
Quote from: Oleg on April 27, 2010, 02:31:02 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on April 27, 2010, 02:27:44 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 27, 2010, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on April 27, 2010, 12:35:22 PM
Quote from: Yeti on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
I like penises in my butt.
I too like penises in my butt.
I've been thinking about corncobs, but only for relief of local discomfort.
I'm a big fan of the anal pacifier, mostly because it sounds kind of cool.
BOOM...law suit!
BOOM...counter suit!
Why do you always have to one up me?
Because I'm taller?
Consider yourself sued!
Try to serve me. I just won't look down.
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IT'S A COOK BOOK! IT'S A COOK BOOK!
NO BEER ALLOWED
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AL IS WATCHING
DPD for the best quote in Al's
CUBS SHOULD RUN THE BLEACHERS LIKE I RUN MY WEBSITE. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN. thread.
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I prefer my big-breasted women with a little brains...
"Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics." - Ernie Banks aka Mr. Cub
by CubsGirl on May 13, 2010 3:51 PM CDT
I think the Chicago Police and/or FBI and/or Chris Hansen should be hired to make comments on BCB to make sure no one says anything remotely offensive. Commenting should also be cut off after the first couple minutes before it gets Out of Control.
Quote from: Day Man on May 13, 2010, 07:55:20 PM
DPD for the best quote in Al's CUBS SHOULD RUN THE BLEACHERS LIKE I RUN MY WEBSITE. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN. thread.
Quote from: CubsGirl
I prefer my big-breasted women with a little brains...
"Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics." - Ernie Banks aka Mr. Cub
by CubsGirl on May 13, 2010 3:51 PM CDT
I think the Chicago Police and/or FBI and/or Chris Hansen should be hired to make comments on BCB to make sure no one says anything remotely offensive. Commenting should also be cut off after the first couple minutes before it gets Out of Control.
(http://www.afropop.org/img/world_music/african_music/sa/sa/zuluJulkuka-AfricanLitany.jpg)
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 08:06:09 PM
Quote from: Day Man on May 13, 2010, 07:55:20 PM
DPD for the best quote in Al's CUBS SHOULD RUN THE BLEACHERS LIKE I RUN MY WEBSITE. THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN. thread.
Quote from: CubsGirl
I prefer my big-breasted women with a little brains...
"Awards mean a lot, but they don't say it all. The people in baseball mean more to me than statistics." - Ernie Banks aka Mr. Cub
by CubsGirl on May 13, 2010 3:51 PM CDT
I think the Chicago Police and/or FBI and/or Chris Hansen should be hired to make comments on BCB to make sure no one says anything remotely offensive. Commenting should also be cut off after the first couple minutes before it gets Out of Control.
(http://www.afropop.org/img/world_music/african_music/sa/sa/zuluJulkuka-AfricanLitany.jpg)
For a good time, see how long you can last reading this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/5/13/1470313/the-wrigley-field-bleachers-are#37434660) pissing match before you want to [desipiolawsuit]go on a killing spree.[/desipiolawsuit]
Quote from: Day Man on May 13, 2010, 08:10:32 PM
For a good time, see how long you can last reading this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/5/13/1470313/the-wrigley-field-bleachers-are#37434660) pissing match before you want to [desipiolawsuit]go on a killing spree.[/desipiolawsuit]
I suppose it did have this:
Quote from: Al YellonIt's not like a backpack is inherently evil.
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 09:00:52 PM
Quote from: Day Man on May 13, 2010, 08:10:32 PM
For a good time, see how long you can last reading this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/5/13/1470313/the-wrigley-field-bleachers-are#37434660) pissing match before you want to [desipiolawsuit]go on a killing spree.[/desipiolawsuit]
I suppose it did have this:
Quote from: Al YellonIt's not like a backpack is inherently evil.
NOT IN MY BLEACHERS.
QuoteI don't care if the drunk idiots are 25 or 45. They still have to behave or get out.
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Of course the bold there is Al's. It's not a party. It's a baseball game. Most people are there to watch the baseball game. Stop trying to enjoy it! This is work! Watching this shitty baseball team is punishment for something. We are not to like it, we are to sit there, (for the love of god, DO NOT STAND UP!) and watch it, unblinkingly. Then Jacob will pick one of us to guard the pretty light, and we'll have to fight off the smoke monster for a couple of thousand years. Got it?
...
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
...
And it's time Al take his stand on people standing up at baseball games. That shit has to stop. You know what else? Sometimes people slap one hand with the other, repeatedly. It's annoying. And, for god sakes, enough already with just yelling "Yay!" Can't you people just shut up and let us suffer in silence?
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 13, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
If I wanted to watch a baseball game, I wouldn't have a bottle of ipecac in my pocket.
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 11:16:08 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 13, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
If I wanted to watch a baseball game, I wouldn't have a bottle of ipecac in my pocket.
No clue what this is, but.... THIS
Quote from: Yeti on May 13, 2010, 11:51:55 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 11:16:08 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 13, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
If I wanted to watch a baseball game, I wouldn't have a bottle of ipecac in my pocket.
No clue what this is, but.... THIS
Oh ipecac, scourge of supermodels the world over.
Also, fuck the Cubs.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 14, 2010, 12:40:22 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 13, 2010, 11:51:55 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 11:16:08 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 13, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
If I wanted to watch a baseball game, I wouldn't have a bottle of ipecac in my pocket.
No clue what this is, but.... THIS
Oh ipecac, scourge of supermodels the world over.
Also, fuck the Cubs.
Al probably still has a box of Feen-A-Mint gum lying around somewhere.
With Al currently at liberty, this kind of shit will only get funnier.
Odds on this piece coming a day after he got his balls broken by some drunk guys in the bleachers?
Quote from: Fork on May 14, 2010, 07:43:51 AM
With Al currently at liberty, this kind of shit will only get funnier.
Odds on this piece coming a day after he got his balls broken by some drunk guys in the bleachers?
0%. None of them know who he is.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 14, 2010, 08:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 14, 2010, 07:43:51 AM
With Al currently at liberty, this kind of shit will only get funnier.
Odds on this piece coming a day after he got his balls broken by some drunk guys in the bleachers?
0%. None of them know who he is.
Somebody beat him to "his" spot, I reckon.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on May 14, 2010, 12:40:22 AM
Quote from: Yeti on May 13, 2010, 11:51:55 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on May 13, 2010, 11:16:08 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on May 13, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Judging from Andy's quotations, Al is stealing one of Huey's trademark bits...
http://www.desipio.com/?p=2944
QuoteThe self-appointed voice of the Cubs fan and arbiter of right and wrong has spoken...
QuoteIt's not a party. It's a baseball game, and most of us are there to watch the baseball game. We should not have our afternoon or evening ruined by drunks who, essentially, are paying a $40 or $50 cover charge to sit in bleacher seats (or worse, stand and block everyone's view) and drink until they are plastered.
Quote...It would be a good start to have them make people sit down during play — there are "fans" out there who stand up, facing each other, talking throughout play, not in the least interested in what's going on down on the field. Why are "fans" like that even in the park?
If I wanted to watch a baseball game, I wouldn't have a bottle of ipecac in my pocket.
No clue what this is, but.... THIS
Oh ipecac, scourge of supermodels the world over.
Nemesis of 11-year-old Phillies fans.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 14, 2010, 08:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fork on May 14, 2010, 07:43:51 AM
With Al currently at liberty, this kind of shit will only get funnier.
Odds on this piece coming a day after he got his balls broken by some drunk guys in the bleachers?
0%. None of them know who he is.
I'm thinking it went like this:
Drunk Chad: WHOOOOOO!!! CUBBIEEEEEEEZ!!! WHOOOOOOO!!! I WANNA POUR PINOT NOIR ALL OVER YOUR TEEEEEEEAAAAAAATSSSSSS!!!!!
Al: Hey! There's a baseball game going on! Please sit down and be respectful of the game!
DC: (gives Al beer bath)
fin
I sat in 239 today and had (I think) 4 beers. Maybe I had 6 or 8, who really fucking cares?
Tomorrow I'll be out in the bleachers. Depending on how drunk I am, I'm seriously considering walking over and telling Yellon to go fuck himself. You know, because the bleachers are so unruly and all. I mean, anything goes out there, right?
I don't think Al Yellon actually likes the Cubs, or baseball really.
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Priorities, Fork. Something else is going on Friday night.
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
I thought Al was against Baseball and Beer?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Priorities, Fork. Something else is going on Friday night.
I'm pretty sure the meet-up is to watch the game.
Quote from: CT III on June 02, 2010, 11:32:58 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Priorities, Fork. Something else is going on Friday night.
I'm pretty sure the meet-up is to watch the game.
Bah. You need to go to the UC, sit in the parking lot with a big screen hooked up to your car's battery and watch the game.
THAT'S WHAT A REAL FAN WOULD DO!!!
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:35:48 AM
Quote from: CT III on June 02, 2010, 11:32:58 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Priorities, Fork. Something else is going on Friday night.
I'm pretty sure the meet-up is to watch the game.
Bah. You need to go to the UC, sit in the parking lot with a big screen hooked up to your car's battery and watch the game.
THAT'S WHAT A REAL FAN WOULD DO!!!
Serious question--is the UC housing people to watch the game tonight? At $5 a pop it'd be a pretty easy money-maker for McDonough, one would think.
McDonough has found an even better way to do it. Make a bar pay to host it, and then not only do you get cash, but you don't have to clean up after a flock of drunken hockey fans.
http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=47710&navid=DL|CHI|home
Join Max and Bennys for The Chicago BlackHawks Stanley Cup Finals! $9.95 All You Can Eat Appetizers and Desserts Buffet!
This Event is Held in Our Private Blackhawk's Room Which Includes 50' Flat Screens with Sound and A Full Bar!
The Blackhawk Room is Open Whenever There is a Blackhawks Game and As Long As the Game Lasts. The Blackhawks' Room is Only Available on Weekdays. Buffet Specials Does Not Include Dinners and Beverages.
Quote from: MAD on June 02, 2010, 11:42:45 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:35:48 AM
Quote from: CT III on June 02, 2010, 11:32:58 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on June 02, 2010, 11:06:13 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2010, 11:01:30 AM
Friday night (6/4) SBNation is sponsoring a "Chicago Meet-up" at the Captain Morgan Club at Wrigley Field.
It runs from 7-10 PM.
So you can have the combination of alcohol & Al.
Priorities, Fork. Something else is going on Friday night.
I'm pretty sure the meet-up is to watch the game.
Bah. You need to go to the UC, sit in the parking lot with a big screen hooked up to your car's battery and watch the game.
THAT'S WHAT A REAL FAN WOULD DO!!!
Serious question--is the UC housing people to watch the game tonight? At $5 a pop it'd be a pretty easy money-maker for McDonough, one would think.
Throughout the playoffs, the UC has been open for VIPs and sponsors, with a buffet and skating on the rink.
How soon until the Hawks have to start to forego the warmup because there's sponsors on the ice?
He's Back. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/8/1506947/2010-bcb-fundraiser-update)
"Several weeks ago I announced that BCB was partnering with the Dempster Family Foundation to raise money for Ryan Dempster's foundation's mission:
to help support children with 22q11.2 Deletion ("22q" and DiGeorge Syndrome)
I wanted to find a way to get more money to the Foundation. So, I have once again partnered with Strange Cargo, the quirky T-shirt store that's only a block or so from Wrigley Field, to sell these shirts and benefit the Foundation. After the jump, there's info on how to order yours."
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2010, 09:18:04 AM
He's Back. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/8/1506947/2010-bcb-fundraiser-update)
"Several weeks ago I announced that BCB was partnering with the Dempster Family Foundation to raise money for Ryan Dempster's foundation's mission:
to help support children with 22q11.2 Deletion ("22q" and DiGeorge Syndrome)
I wanted to find a way to get more money to the Foundation. So, I have once again partnered with Strange Cargo, the quirky T-shirt store that's only a block or so from Wrigley Field, to sell these shirts and benefit the Foundation. After the jump, there's info on how to order yours."
Strange Cargo was where we got the BCB Bukkake shirts for Kerm & Dolan. They probably made a consignment deal with Al.
Quote from: Fork on June 08, 2010, 09:21:13 AM
Quote from: BH on June 08, 2010, 09:18:04 AM
He's Back. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/8/1506947/2010-bcb-fundraiser-update)
"Several weeks ago I announced that BCB was partnering with the Dempster Family Foundation to raise money for Ryan Dempster's foundation's mission:
to help support children with 22q11.2 Deletion ("22q" and DiGeorge Syndrome)
I wanted to find a way to get more money to the Foundation. So, I have once again partnered with Strange Cargo, the quirky T-shirt store that's only a block or so from Wrigley Field, to sell these shirts and benefit the Foundation. After the jump, there's info on how to order yours."
Strange Cargo was where we got the BCB Bukkake shirts for Kerm & Dolan. They probably made a consignment deal with Al.
There goes Al's profit margins...
Quote
And, $8 from every shirt will be donated to the Dempster Family Foundation. My personal take from this is zero, incidentally. Please order your shirt today and help support this great cause. Thanks, and the Dempster Foundation thanks you too.
QuoteIIRC...
the initial donation going to the Foundation was $1.50 or something like that. Glad to see that you've decided to take the other $6.50 and donate that as well, rather than profiting. And I mean that with all sincerity.
As an aside, to those who haven't been... Strange Cargo is a great, great store.
by kanderber on Jun 8, 2010 8:22 AM CDT reply actions
So before, when he was making profit on a t-shirt for charity, makes this deed heroic because NOW he's not making any money.
What a fucking hero.
Normally I'd hope Al's balls rot off, but it's moot since he's not using them anyway.
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
A love letter from Al Yellon to hockey? Fuck. That.
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
And you can comment, too!
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans?login=1276013479#
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 08, 2010, 11:13:32 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
And you can comment, too!
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans?login=1276013479#
Oh no you dit'nt
Holy mother of gord when will this asshat just go away? What a pile of loose-running stool thart article is.
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 11:20:16 AM
Holy mother of gord when will this asshat just go away? What a pile of loose-running stool thart article is.
Would that really form a pile though?
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 11:20:50 AM
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 11:20:16 AM
Holy mother of gord when will this asshat just go away? What a pile of loose-running stool thart article is.
Would that really form a pile though?
There's so much of it....sooooo, I'm gonna go with "yes".
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
A love letter from Al Yellon to hockey? Fuck. That.
I just said this all in the shoutbox, but whatever. Leave it to Al, with his vaunted love of "history" and all his diehard Cubbie Blueness, to have to get up on his soapbox to justify his bandwagon fanship of the Black Hawks. You're not that fucking special, Al. I also didn't watch the Hawks because they sucked and their owner was a dickhead. I'm watching now because they're fun to watch and their management actively tries to win. I'm not going to go off and write a long winded emotional screed over how I WAS THE VICTIM during those shitty years. You are what you are, Al. A bandwagon fan. Even in Chicago, home of the BEST FANS EVAR. This guy really fucks it up for people like Fork and CT.
Quote from: SKO on June 08, 2010, 11:37:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
A love letter from Al Yellon to hockey? Fuck. That.
I just said this all in the shoutbox, but whatever. Leave it to Al, with his vaunted love of "history" and all his diehard Cubbie Blueness, to have to get up on his soapbox to justify his bandwagon fanship of the Black Hawks. You're not that fucking special, Al. I also didn't watch the Hawks because they sucked and their owner was a dickhead. I'm watching now because they're fun to watch and their management actively tries to win. I'm not going to go off and write a long winded emotional screed over how I WAS THE VICTIM during those shitty years. You are what you are, Al. A bandwagon fan. Even in Chicago, home of the BEST FANS EVAR. This guy really fucks it up for people like Fork and CT.
Al Yellon ain't gonna ruin shit for me. I read this stupid thing, and it wasn't that Al was driven away by piss poor ownership and management (which explains why he's still a Cubs fan). He claims that what drove him from hockey was the 1998 US Olympic team trashing their hotel room.
What's clear from this article is that Al doesn't watch the Hawks and never did. Unless I'm supposed to believe that this guy who remembers how many runs the Cubs scored in that one inning in which he dropped his tomato on his scorecard doesn't have a single personal memory to relate that couldn't be quickly looked up on Wikipedia. Hell, the only thing he knows about the current bunch is they all went to Dale Tallon's funeral, and they played a game in Wrigley Field.
Al's not a bandwagon fan. He's PRETENDING to be a bandwagon fan. Which is kind of hilarious.
Al's article was tripe.
The fact that he's chosen this as his time to start writing about the Blackhawks is tantamount to getting on the bus a block before the end of the route.
Since Second City Hockey is so far superior, and is actually established as the Blackhawks Site of Record, I wouldn't expect any Hawks fans to read this drivel.
Unless, of course, someone was to reference it on their own site.
What? You're questioning Yellon's knowledge? (http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507384/chicagos-top-five-most-popular-controversy)
QuoteYesterday, to help launch SB Nation Chicago, I wrote a feature about who I thought were the five most popular athletes in Chicago right now.
As often happens with lists like this, controversy erupted right away. The editors at SBNation.com couldn't believe I left Derrick Rose off the list, and one of the commenters laid in "who's Ryan Dempster" accompanied by a profanity, ignoring all the good works Dempster does in the community and his team leadership.
That quote is the essence of douche.
Quote from: Brownie on June 08, 2010, 01:38:18 PM
What? You're questioning Yellon's knowledge? (http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507384/chicagos-top-five-most-popular-controversy)
QuoteYesterday, to help launch SB Nation Chicago, I wrote a feature about who I thought were the five most popular athletes in Chicago right now.
As often happens with lists like this, controversy erupted right away. The editors at SBNation.com couldn't believe I left Derrick Rose off the list, and one of the commenters laid in "who's Ryan Dempster" accompanied by a profanity, ignoring all the good works Dempster does in the community and his team leadership.
That quote is the essence of douche.
I thought that was Axe.
Wait...
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI
Al Yellon and George Castle?
This is a veritable sports publishing juggernaut.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 08, 2010, 11:13:32 AM
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 11:05:15 AM
Oh, by the way, none of us who is banned from Bleed Cubbie Blue is banned yet from http://chicago.sbnation.com.
And you can comment, too!
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans?login=1276013479#
God damnit, you got me banned before I could even post.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
Wait...
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI
Al Yellon and George Castle?
This is a veritable sports publishing juggernaut.
Wonder if Herr Yellon has read enough SCH to know that from time to time they have to call out their readers and commenters to prevent their site from turning into BCB?
Quote from: Oleg on June 08, 2010, 01:45:47 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 08, 2010, 01:38:18 PM
What? You're questioning Yellon's knowledge? (http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507384/chicagos-top-five-most-popular-controversy)
QuoteYesterday, to help launch SB Nation Chicago, I wrote a feature about who I thought were the five most popular athletes in Chicago right now.
As often happens with lists like this, controversy erupted right away. The editors at SBNation.com couldn't believe I left Derrick Rose off the list, and one of the commenters laid in "who's Ryan Dempster" accompanied by a profanity, ignoring all the good works Dempster does in the community and his team leadership.
That quote is the essence of douche.
I thought that was Axe.
The folks at Axe are still market testing the scent "Self-Indulgent Writing and Bologna Sandwiches".
Although, the 7-Eleven at Sheffield and Addison has already pre-ordered six cases. So it has a chance.
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned.png)
Does Al know Chelios is a south sider? He's not a Cubs fan at all.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
Wait...
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI
Al Yellon and George Castle?
This is a veritable sports publishing juggernaut.
Get back to me when Johnny Reyes is added to the mix.
Something tells me there's a reason Al and George are dominating the Hawks coverage on that abomination of a site is due to Second City Hockey's self written description:
SBN's home for foul-mouthed Chicago Blackhawks thoughts and analysis, as well as the digital home of the game day publication The Committed Indian.
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 01:57:10 PM
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned.png)
That first comment about says it all, no?
Quote from: Oleg on June 08, 2010, 02:04:57 PM
That first comment about says it all, no?
About Al or about Chuck?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 02:06:24 PM
Quote from: Oleg on June 08, 2010, 02:04:57 PM
That first comment about says it all, no?
About Al or about Chuck?
Damnit, I didn't even notice that. In which case, nice work, Chuck.
This just in: none of these players are of Bobby Hull's stature.
Ken Holtzman
Ferguson Jenkins
Ron Santo
Bill Madlock
Billy Williams
Rick Monday
Bill Buckner
Andre Dawson
Greg Maddux
Mark Grace
Kerry Wood
Mark DeRosa
Sammy Sosa
In my opinion at least two of these are bigger debacles than letting Hull walk. And is anyone else besides me half-wishing the Cubs had dealt Ernie Banks to the KC Royals in 1969 provided the Royals had something useful to offer in return?
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 01:54:29 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
Wait...
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI
Al Yellon and George Castle?
This is a veritable sports publishing juggernaut.
Wonder if Herr Yellon has read enough SCH to know that from time to time they have to call out their readers and commenters to prevent their site from turning into BCB?
IIRC, he's read enough to tattle to SCH's superiors about a bit of bad-mouthing he once received at the hands of Fork and McClure.
I'm surprised Al's article isn't about THIS. (http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20100608_Gonzo___Blackhawks__theme_song_not_that_clean.html#axzz0qI4QSERr)
TurkWendell's toothpaste was banned. Hi Al!
Quote from: Brownie on June 08, 2010, 02:18:09 PM
TurkWendell's toothpaste was banned. Hi Al!
That quickly, eh?
What once was up, is now down.
(http://i46.tinypic.com/117u5he.jpg)
Yet Chuck lives on.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 02:09:08 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 01:54:29 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 01:46:55 PM
Wait...
http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/CHI
Al Yellon and George Castle?
This is a veritable sports publishing juggernaut.
Wonder if Herr Yellon has read enough SCH to know that from time to time they have to call out their readers and commenters to prevent their site from turning into BCB?
IIRC, he's read enough to tattle to SCH's superiors about a bit of bad-mouthing he once received at the hands of Fork and McClure.
Plenty of Al Bashing to be found here:
http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2010/5/12/1469227/no-longer-a-plea-but-an-order
QuoteSo please, don't dismiss someone's thoughts simply because you don't see them comment a lot. You wanna do that? Al Yellon will be happy to have you.
My innocuous comment about Chelios not being a Cub fan was also deleted. But I have not been banned.
EDIT: Yes I have.
(http://i.imgur.com/58I17.png)
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 02:24:09 PM
My innocuous comment about Chelios not being a Cub fan was also deleted. But I have not been banned.
EDIT: Yes I have.
(http://i.imgur.com/58I17.png)
Just remember the top five athletes in Chicago includes Ryan Dempster (a guy who barely cracks the top five most popular starting pitchers on the North Side), Mark Buerhle (a guy who hasn't retired a batter since facing Tampa Bay last July) and LeBron James (a guy who doesn't play for a Chicago team). Also included is a guy who played only 20 or so downs for the Bears last season, and probably the fourth or fifth best player on the Blackhawks (real hockey fans: amirite?)
Throw out that one day when Al had to drive Sylvia Perez home when her car broke down and he wasn't able to get to the computer, and the speed with which he eliminates even the most benign comments like an industrial combine reminds me of Micah Hoffpauir.
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 02:24:09 PM
My innocuous comment about Chelios not being a Cub fan was also deleted. But I have not been banned.
EDIT: Yes I have.
(http://i.imgur.com/58I17.png)
As have I, before making a single comment on BCB or SBN Chicago, ever.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/morris8860/banned.jpg)
At least I got my parting shot in: Why was my comment deleted?
OOOH I was so out of line.
I was banned, too.
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
That was my take. The entire article was couched in the context of a Cubs fan. Real insightful, that was.
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 03:08:14 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
That was my take. The entire article was couched in the context of a Cubs fan. Real insightful, that was.
A great way to endear yourself to a larger audience, half or more of which hates the Cubs, is to talk about the Cubs. This Al is a real savvy son of a bitch.
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 03:11:50 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 03:08:14 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
That was my take. The entire article was couched in the context of a Cubs fan. Real insightful, that was.
A great way to endear yourself to a larger audience, half or more of which hates the Cubs, is to talk about the Cubs. This Al is a real savvy son of a bitch.
George Castle brings the balance to that site.
I hope they've got extra fainting couches on hand...
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
And, it's good that neither PK Wrigley nor the Tribune Company made poor player-personnel decisions based on finances or had a bitter parting of the ways with any very popular lifetime Cubs. It's also good that baseball never did anything to sully its reputation the same year as Nagano's Olympic Village trashing.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 08, 2010, 03:07:02 PM
I've just actually read through Yellon's Hawks tripe.
Holy shit.
10 of the 16 paragraphs he wrote talk about the Cubs.
It's almost as if he has no understanding of hockey or the Hawks whatsoever except through analogy with the Cubs.
He also manages to work in a SCUM reference. An article that's supposed to be praising the Hawks shouldn't be ending with talk of SCUM parading around with the cup. What a dope.
Ban this (http://blog.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507729/serial-bannings-at-bcb-and-chicago), penishead.
Yay. everyone is unbanned.
Problem solved. Until we say something else that gets us banned - not that I have anything else to say.
Not from BCB, I don't think. At least not when I checked about 20 minutes ago.
Quote from: Yeti on June 08, 2010, 04:45:48 PM
Not from BCB, I don't think. At least not when I checked about 20 minutes ago.
He's waiting for you to buy him a drink first.
Al's no slut.
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 03:21:32 PM
Ban this (http://blog.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507729/serial-bannings-at-bcb-and-chicago), penishead.
Who is Don Brodka in that discussion? Nice work TJ, entertaining comments by all.
Quote from: R-V on June 08, 2010, 05:03:19 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 03:21:32 PM
Ban this (http://blog.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507729/serial-bannings-at-bcb-and-chicago), penishead.
Who is Don Brodka in that discussion? Nice work TJ, entertaining comments by all.
My guess is the guy who's already used two separate Simpsons related aliases here at Desipio.
Quote from: Slaky on June 08, 2010, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 08, 2010, 05:03:19 PM
Quote from: MAD on June 08, 2010, 03:21:32 PM
Ban this (http://blog.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1507729/serial-bannings-at-bcb-and-chicago), penishead.
Who is Don Brodka in that discussion? Nice work TJ, entertaining comments by all.
My guess is the guy who's already used two separate Simpsons related aliases here at Desipio.
Some pedantic asshole who's saved a copy of that page for future reference.
Pretty nice of Al to un-ban all of us. He's really proving to be open minded and...
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned-bcb.png)...
oh, never mind.
Quote from: Andy on June 08, 2010, 07:37:32 PM
Pretty nice of Al to un-ban all of us. He's really proving to be open minded and...
(http://www.desipio.com/images/banned-bcb.png)...
oh, never mind.
Confusing. The message says you can browse the blog but not participate, but then he tells you not to come back again.
does Al know Leo Durocher tried trading Banks for Orlando Cepeda?
Quote from: Brownie on June 08, 2010, 02:08:34 PM
This just in: none of these players are of Bobby Hull's stature.
Ken Holtzman
Ferguson Jenkins
Ron Santo
Bill Madlock
Billy Williams
Rick Monday
Bill Buckner
Andre Dawson
Greg Maddux
Mark Grace
Kerry Wood
Mark DeRosa
Sammy Sosa
In my opinion at least two of these are bigger debacles than letting Hull walk. And is anyone else besides me half-wishing the Cubs had dealt Ernie Banks to the KC Royals in 1969 provided the Royals had something useful to offer in return?
Solid work with the public shaming of Yellon. I commend you all. Except Chuck. When Yellon and Chuck argue, I just start vomiting and the shadow of death seems nigh.
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
Quote from: Brownie on June 09, 2010, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
I would have respected him more if he lifted the BCB bans while he was at it, but I can discuss that over some adult beverages with him
Quote from: SKO on June 09, 2010, 07:52:25 AM
Solid work with the public shaming of Yellon. I commend you all. Except Chuck. When Yellon and Chuck argue, I just start vomiting and the shadow of death seems nigh.
That.
Though, to be fair, it was probably the perfect way to christen a new worst site ever.
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans#39381620
QuoteWow.
Great piece! I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on this considering the historical nature of the Hawks run...
Go Hawks!
by CaptainAnson on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 AM CDT
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Al's teetotaler campaign continues apace...
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/9/1508966/bears-set-up-alcohol-free
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 09, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans#39381620
QuoteWow.
Great piece! I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on this considering the historical nature of the Hawks run...
Go Hawks!
by CaptainAnson on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 AM CDT
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Al's teetotaler campaign continues apace...
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/9/1508966/bears-set-up-alcohol-free
Oh what the hell? If you can't introduce your kids to binge drinking at a football game then Glenn Beck is right. WHERE'S MY AMERICA?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 09, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans#39381620
QuoteWow.
Great piece! I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on this considering the historical nature of the Hawks run...
Go Hawks!
by CaptainAnson on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 AM CDT
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Al's teetotaler campaign continues apace...
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/9/1508966/bears-set-up-alcohol-free
Wasn't Cap Anson a huge racist? I love tradition. Don't you guys?
Quote from: powen01 on June 09, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 09, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans#39381620
QuoteWow.
Great piece! I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on this considering the historical nature of the Hawks run...
Go Hawks!
by CaptainAnson on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 AM CDT
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Al's teetotaler campaign continues apace...
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/9/1508966/bears-set-up-alcohol-free
Wasn't Cap Anson a huge racist? I love tradition. Don't you guys?
The 1945 Cubs went after Hank Greenberg for his Jewishness. History Has Been Made!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 09, 2010, 10:57:09 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 09, 2010, 10:42:33 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 09, 2010, 10:34:13 AM
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/8/1506443/blackhawks-stanley-cup-finals-fans#39381620
QuoteWow.
Great piece! I'm surprised there haven't been more comments on this considering the historical nature of the Hawks run...
Go Hawks!
by CaptainAnson on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 AM CDT
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Al's teetotaler campaign continues apace...
http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/6/9/1508966/bears-set-up-alcohol-free
Wasn't Cap Anson a huge racist? I love tradition. Don't you guys?
The 1945 Cubs went after Hank Greenberg for his Jewishness. History Has Been Made!
Everyone who played baseball, or even existed, before 1987 was a racist, folks.
Quote from: Brownie on June 09, 2010, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
I would give him credit if I bought this act for one second. He's totally full of shit, and I suspect he'll revert to his old ways soon enough. I enjoy the fact that he's desperately trying to look reasonable and peaceful now after being exposed as a thin-skinned dictator. I wonder if SB Nation got enough complaints about him that they scolded him.
Am I reading this correctly? Is that the first Fan Post on that site in the past three weeks?
DPD. Is there a worse commenting system than that one?
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 09, 2010, 12:14:15 PM
DPD. Is there a worse commenting system than that one?
If there is a worse format, HJE would certainly patent it.
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 09, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 09, 2010, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
I would give him credit if I bought this act for one second. He's totally full of shit, and I suspect he'll revert to his old ways soon enough. I enjoy the fact that he's desperately trying to look reasonable and peaceful now after being exposed as a thin-skinned dictator. I wonder if SB Nation got enough complaints about him that they scolded him.
Am I reading this correctly? Is that the first Fan Post on that site in the past three weeks?
The scenario playes itself out in the credits. Someone from SBNation comments first, then Al shows up all contrite and shit. He got bawled out, and had to make nice. Give him 2 weeks.
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2010, 05:27:19 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 09, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 09, 2010, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
I would give him credit if I bought this act for one second. He's totally full of shit, and I suspect he'll revert to his old ways soon enough. I enjoy the fact that he's desperately trying to look reasonable and peaceful now after being exposed as a thin-skinned dictator. I wonder if SB Nation got enough complaints about him that they scolded him.
Am I reading this correctly? Is that the first Fan Post on that site in the past three weeks?
The scenario playes itself out in the credits. Someone from SBNation comments first, then Al shows up all contrite and shit. He got bawled out, and had to make nice. Give him 2 weeks.
Al's already deleted a comment from Huey and issued a stern warning.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 09, 2010, 06:09:12 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 09, 2010, 05:27:19 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 09, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 09, 2010, 09:10:15 AM
I'm not Al's biggest fan, but I give him credit for trying to make peace. If he would get rid of the thin skin and understand that when you engage in conversation there will be serious points of contention as a matter of course and take himself less seriously, he'd be much less deserving of scorn.
I would give him credit if I bought this act for one second. He's totally full of shit, and I suspect he'll revert to his old ways soon enough. I enjoy the fact that he's desperately trying to look reasonable and peaceful now after being exposed as a thin-skinned dictator. I wonder if SB Nation got enough complaints about him that they scolded him.
Am I reading this correctly? Is that the first Fan Post on that site in the past three weeks?
The scenario playes itself out in the credits. Someone from SBNation comments first, then Al shows up all contrite and shit. He got bawled out, and had to make nice. Give him 2 weeks.
Al's already deleted a comment from Huey and issued a stern warning.
I'm not holding my breath for the requested explanation of his banning-before-posting methodology, either.
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 11, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you need to maintain the high standard Al finds acceptable.
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 11, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
A-HEM.
QuoteThis is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.
Harumph.
That's my opinion, and if you don't like it, I have others.
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2010, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 11, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you need to maintain the high standard Al finds acceptable.
Whatever dude, you stole the idea from a t-shirt... and Al simply stole it from your site. No difference, right?
This isn't the first time it has happened, right? Some Desipio historian should get on that and post up the link to that part of the thread. I think the last time happened with Andy...
Quote from: powen01 on June 11, 2010, 03:45:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2010, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 11, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you need to maintain the high standard Al finds acceptable.
Whatever dude, you stole the idea from a t-shirt... and Al simply stole it from your site. No difference, right?
This isn't the first time it has happened, right? Some Desipio historian should get on that and post up the link to that part of the thread. I think the last time happened with Andy...
His post on Hundley was surprisingly similar to my B126 entry.
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 14, 2010, 01:07:04 PM
Quote from: powen01 on June 11, 2010, 03:45:17 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 11, 2010, 12:58:52 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on June 11, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Plagiarism: still acceptable.
http://hirejimessian.com/2010/06/09/the-secret-to-success/
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/6/10/1512357/we-need-brenley-to-manage-the-cubs
What a fucking cunt.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I think you need to maintain the high standard Al finds acceptable.
Whatever dude, you stole the idea from a t-shirt... and Al simply stole it from your site. No difference, right?
This isn't the first time it has happened, right? Some Desipio historian should get on that and post up the link to that part of the thread. I think the last time happened with Andy...
His post on Hundley was surprisingly similar to my B126 entry.
I noticed you had a FIREBARN on HJE recently...
Get ready to be banned from CSN (http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/blogs/technology/2010/06/comcast_sportsnet_content_sharing_with_sb_nation.html)...
His finger on the pulse of Cubs Nation!
(http://i30.tinypic.com/4uc4ti.png)
How'd that beer summit go, you guys?
Quote from: Night Man on July 07, 2010, 11:01:21 PM
His finger on the pulse of Cubs Nation!
(http://i30.tinypic.com/4uc4ti.png)
How'd that beer summit go, you guys?
Just the other day I was thinking about how I, too, feel somewhere around 11 about the Cubs.
A quick view of SBNation comments shows that ChicagoNow is far more active.
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
Yellon jinxed him?
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
That's incredible.
Err, I mean, condolences to the Houk family. But still incredible.
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
Quote from: fiveouts on July 22, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
I actually bothered to look up the post that quote is from, have read that paragraph forwards and backwards three or four times and still can't for the life of me figure out Al's point.
Quote from: fiveouts on July 22, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
Lou and I are a lot a like in that neither of us is ex-backup Yankees catcher and manager Ralph Houk.
Quote from: CT III on July 22, 2010, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on July 22, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
Lou and I are a lot a like in that neither of us is ex-backup Yankees catcher and manager Ralph Houk.
Prove it, Romeo.
Quote from: Bort on July 22, 2010, 01:12:29 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 22, 2010, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on July 22, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
Lou and I are a lot a like in that neither of us is ex-backup Yankees catcher and manager Ralph Houk.
Prove it, Romeo.
Lou and Ralph Houk have also never been PERFECT GAMED in a softball game.
Quote from: BH on July 22, 2010, 01:17:16 PM
Quote from: Bort on July 22, 2010, 01:12:29 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 22, 2010, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: fiveouts on July 22, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on July 21, 2010, 10:30:11 PM
Quoteby Al Yellon on Jul 21, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
There's one more difference between Piniella and Houk. Ralph Houk was a backup catcher for the Yankees in the 1940's and 1950's who, I was surprised to learn, is still living, nearly 91 years old.
QuotePublished: July 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM [EDT]
WINTER HAVEN, Fla., July 21 (UPI) -- Ralph Houk, who won 1,619 games as a major league manager and led the New York Yankees to two World Series titles, died Wednesday, his family said.
So the main difference between Piniella and Houk was that Houk was still alive?
Lou and I are a lot a like in that neither of us is ex-backup Yankees catcher and manager Ralph Houk.
Prove it, Romeo.
Lou and Ralph Houk have also never been PERFECT GAMED in a softball game.
The url "fireralphhouk.com" is still available. (http://www.godaddy.com/domains/searchresults2.aspx?ci=16811)
We have found the new Adam Dunn...
"The point is that I think October 3 will end Derrek Lee's tenure with the Cubs and they'll be looking for a first baseman. There is no obvious -- or even non-obvious -- choice in the Cubs' farm system. The club wants to get younger, and we have already seen the beginnings of this with the recalls of Starlin Castro and Andrew Cashner and the development of Tyler Colvin into an everyday player.
I've mentioned Royals minor league first baseman Kila Ka`aihue here a number of times. Follow me past the jump to find out why I think Jim Hendry should call up Dayton Moore -- whether now or later -- to deal for Kila and give him the regular first base job for the Cubs in 2011.
In 2008, Ka`aihue, then 24, had a monster season split between the Royals' Double-A team, then at Wichita, and their Triple-A affiliate at Omaha. He hit .314/.456/.628 (yes, that's not a typo: a 1.084 OPS) with 37 HR, 100 RBI and 104 walks with only 67 strikeouts. He got a September callup to the Royals where he went 6-for-21, hit a homer and drew three walks in 24 plate appearances."
Quote from: CBStew on July 30, 2010, 04:10:37 PM
We have found the new Adam Dunn...
"The point is that I think October 3 will end Derrek Lee's tenure with the Cubs and they'll be looking for a first baseman. There is no obvious -- or even non-obvious -- choice in the Cubs' farm system. The club wants to get younger, and we have already seen the beginnings of this with the recalls of Starlin Castro and Andrew Cashner and the development of Tyler Colvin into an everyday player.
I've mentioned Royals minor league first baseman Kila Ka`aihue here a number of times. Follow me past the jump to find out why I think Jim Hendry should call up Dayton Moore -- whether now or later -- to deal for Kila and give him the regular first base job for the Cubs in 2011.
In 2008, Ka`aihue, then 24, had a monster season split between the Royals' Double-A team, then at Wichita, and their Triple-A affiliate at Omaha. He hit .314/.456/.628 (yes, that's not a typo: a 1.084 OPS) with 37 HR, 100 RBI and 104 walks with only 67 strikeouts. He got a September callup to the Royals where he went 6-for-21, hit a homer and drew three walks in 24 plate appearances."
This isn't a terrible idea, actually.
Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2010, 04:15:44 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 30, 2010, 04:10:37 PM
We have found the new Adam Dunn...
"The point is that I think October 3 will end Derrek Lee's tenure with the Cubs and they'll be looking for a first baseman. There is no obvious -- or even non-obvious -- choice in the Cubs' farm system. The club wants to get younger, and we have already seen the beginnings of this with the recalls of Starlin Castro and Andrew Cashner and the development of Tyler Colvin into an everyday player.
I've mentioned Royals minor league first baseman Kila Ka`aihue here a number of times. Follow me past the jump to find out why I think Jim Hendry should call up Dayton Moore -- whether now or later -- to deal for Kila and give him the regular first base job for the Cubs in 2011.
In 2008, Ka`aihue, then 24, had a monster season split between the Royals' Double-A team, then at Wichita, and their Triple-A affiliate at Omaha. He hit .314/.456/.628 (yes, that's not a typo: a 1.084 OPS) with 37 HR, 100 RBI and 104 walks with only 67 strikeouts. He got a September callup to the Royals where he went 6-for-21, hit a homer and drew three walks in 24 plate appearances."
This isn't a terrible idea, actually.
Holy shit is Al bad at trades. Does he think Kansas City will just give him away?
QuoteThe Cubs (sic) could select a couple of pitchers from among a group including John Gaub, Craig Muschko, Christopher Carpenter (at least) and Jake Muyco, or, if the Royals want pitchers with major league experience, offer them Jeff Stevens, Jeff Gray, Mitch Atkins (will be 25 in October, profiles as a middle reliever at best), Blake Parker or J. R. Mathes or a combination of the above.
Apparently if you throw enough crappy late-20s relievers at them, most of whom aren't even doing well in Des Moines, the Cubs can trade for anyone! KC would ask for Cashner, Colvin, Vitters, Jay Jackson, Brett Jackson, guys like that. Carpenter is by far the best player he mentioned. The rest are just junk.
QuoteGetting a hitter like this would save money and allow the Cubs to perhaps sign or trade for some pitching help, or keep Ted Lilly.
We all love Ted, but really?
Quote from: Night Man on July 30, 2010, 04:55:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 30, 2010, 04:15:44 PM
Quote from: CBStew on July 30, 2010, 04:10:37 PM
We have found the new Adam Dunn...
"The point is that I think October 3 will end Derrek Lee's tenure with the Cubs and they'll be looking for a first baseman. There is no obvious -- or even non-obvious -- choice in the Cubs' farm system. The club wants to get younger, and we have already seen the beginnings of this with the recalls of Starlin Castro and Andrew Cashner and the development of Tyler Colvin into an everyday player.
I've mentioned Royals minor league first baseman Kila Ka`aihue here a number of times. Follow me past the jump to find out why I think Jim Hendry should call up Dayton Moore -- whether now or later -- to deal for Kila and give him the regular first base job for the Cubs in 2011.
In 2008, Ka`aihue, then 24, had a monster season split between the Royals' Double-A team, then at Wichita, and their Triple-A affiliate at Omaha. He hit .314/.456/.628 (yes, that's not a typo: a 1.084 OPS) with 37 HR, 100 RBI and 104 walks with only 67 strikeouts. He got a September callup to the Royals where he went 6-for-21, hit a homer and drew three walks in 24 plate appearances."
This isn't a terrible idea, actually.
Holy shit is Al bad at trades. Does he think Kansas City will just give him away?
QuoteThe Cubs (sic) could select a couple of pitchers from among a group including John Gaub, Craig Muschko, Christopher Carpenter (at least) and Jake Muyco, or, if the Royals want pitchers with major league experience, offer them Jeff Stevens, Jeff Gray, Mitch Atkins (will be 25 in October, profiles as a middle reliever at best), Blake Parker or J. R. Mathes or a combination of the above.
Apparently if you throw enough crappy late-20s relievers at them, most of whom aren't even doing well in Des Moines, the Cubs can trade for anyone! KC would ask for Cashner, Colvin, Vitters, Jay Jackson, Brett Jackson, guys like that. Carpenter is by far the best player he mentioned. The rest are just junk.
QuoteGetting a hitter like this would save money and allow the Cubs to perhaps sign or trade for some pitching help, or keep Ted Lilly.
We all love Ted, but really?
DPD. It's also a hitter's league, and Kila is already 26, and he's repeating the level for the second time. On second thought, maybe that junk will get it done. Or maybe they can just swap for our version of Kila (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=lahair001bry) straight-up.
Quote from: Night Man on July 30, 2010, 04:55:03 PM
Apparently if you throw enough crappy late-20s relievers at them, most of whom aren't even doing well in Des Moines, the Cubs can trade for anyone! KC would ask for Cashner, Colvin, Vitters, Jay Jackson, Brett Jackson, guys like that. Carpenter is by far the best player he mentioned. The rest are just junk.
KC would probably ask for Ryan Theriot, because they're the dumbest organization in baseball and they love guys like him. If they actually liked Ka'aihue, he'd have more than 21 at-bats at the major league level. Dayton Moore makes Hendry look like a hybrid of John Schuerholz and Albert Einstein.
If the obvious tactic of stocking up on Tongans wherever they might be found had not been ignored, this discussion would not be necessary.
Quote from: Night Man on July 30, 2010, 04:55:03 PM
Apparently if you throw enough crappy late-20s relievers at them, most of whom aren't even doing well in Des Moines, the Cubs can trade for anyone!
You can never have enough pitching!
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
Quote from: Armchair_QB on August 03, 2010, 06:30:39 PM
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
I, for one, sincerely hope that the Cubs go full-Yetibeast after Dunn this offseason.
Quote from: PenPho on August 03, 2010, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on August 03, 2010, 06:30:39 PM
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
I, for one, sincerely hope that the Cubs go full-Yetibeast after Dunn this offseason.
So long as the move him to catcher, where his offense will be most valuable.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on August 03, 2010, 06:30:39 PM
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
I'm assuming he's on trade waivers which are revocable. Yawn.
Quote from: CT III on August 03, 2010, 07:24:32 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 03, 2010, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on August 03, 2010, 06:30:39 PM
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
I, for one, sincerely hope that the Cubs go full-Yetibeast after Dunn this offseason.
So long as the move him to catcher, where his offense will be most valuable.
You clearly don't understand how this works. We need someone with numbers like his pitching.
In the abstract.
Quote from: CT III on August 03, 2010, 07:24:32 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 03, 2010, 06:32:30 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on August 03, 2010, 06:30:39 PM
Stiffies for everybody at the four-letter site. Adam Dunn has been placed on waivers.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100803&content_id=12968466&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
MAKE THE CLAIM JIM!!!!!
I, for one, sincerely hope that the Cubs go full-Yetibeast after Dunn this offseason.
So long as the move him to catcher, where his offense will be most valuable.
You IDITO, don't you know that it would be better if he was a second baseman? Just think of the Silver Slugger award. Just. Think. Plus, with R-San as manager, this dude's MVP/Gold Glove/Complete bonertastic all in one.
Dunn-ce = left-handed A-Sor.
.215 career BA with men in scoring position. No thanks.
Quote from: Bonk on August 07, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
Dunn-ce = left-handed A-Sor.
.215 career BA with men in scoring position. No thanks.
Did Al say this or did this come from your feeble mind?
Quote from: Yeti on August 07, 2010, 11:24:32 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 07, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
Dunn-ce = left-handed A-Sor.
.215 career BA with men in scoring position. No thanks.
Did Al say this or did this come from your feeble mind?
You know he'll be 31 next year, right?
The Cubs already have enough players that can't field or hit with men on.
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 12:33:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 07, 2010, 11:24:32 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 07, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
Dunn-ce = left-handed A-Sor.
.215 career BA with men in scoring position. No thanks.
Did Al say this or did this come from your feeble mind?
You know he'll be 31 next year, right?
The Cubs already have enough players that can't field or hit with men on.
BUT HE WALKS A GAJILLION TIMES A YEAR! WALKS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT STAT IN BASEBALL.
Quote from: BBM on August 08, 2010, 12:35:38 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 12:33:30 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 07, 2010, 11:24:32 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 07, 2010, 11:20:00 PM
Dunn-ce = left-handed A-Sor.
.215 career BA with men in scoring position. No thanks.
Did Al say this or did this come from your feeble mind?
You know he'll be 31 next year, right?
The Cubs already have enough players that can't field or hit with men on.
BUT HE WALKS A GAJILLION TIMES A YEAR! WALKS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT STAT IN BASEBALL.
Dude, walks clog the bases. Big time.
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I'm not sure I follow, Yeti...
1. Sign Dunn
2. Move Ramirez to 1B
3. Profit?
C - Soto
1B - Ramirez
2B - T. Thomas
3B - DeWitt
SS - Castro
LF - Soriano
CF - Byrd
RF - Colvin
Quote from: ChuckD on August 08, 2010, 07:26:37 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I'm not sure I follow, Yeti...
1. Sign Dunn
2. Move Ramirez to 1B
3. Profit?
C - Soto
1B - Ramirez
2B - T. Thomas
3B - DeWitt
SS - Castro
LF - Soriano
CF - Byrd
RF - Colvin
What I meant. I mean that if they don't want to make either of those two moves, then sign Dunndiggity
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
Yes, because drawing a walk when you're being pitched around in a shitty lineup < getting a hit. That's always been his problem. When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Plus, have you seen him play left field? He makes Soriano look like Willie Mays.
He's a good player, no doubt, just not a great player, and the near-Pujols salary he's going to command is not going to be worth it on a team with countless other holes/problems.
I believe I said I wanted him to play 1B. However, I might have been mistaken.
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power, leading to this exchange:
Quote from: Eli on August 05, 2010, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 05, 2010, 08:38:26 AM
Blake DeWitt... He of the .779 Minor League OPS and the .726 Major League OPS!!!!!! SSSSSSSUUUUUUPPPPPLLLOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGEEEEEEuh!
He's a second baseman. If he can sit around .750 (which isn't a given, I understand) for a few years while making around the league minimum, that'd be really useful.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power, leading to this exchange:
Quote from: Eli on August 05, 2010, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 05, 2010, 08:38:26 AM
Blake DeWitt... He of the .779 Minor League OPS and the .726 Major League OPS!!!!!! SSSSSSSUUUUUUPPPPPLLLOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGEEEEEEuh!
He's a second baseman. If he can sit around .750 (which isn't a given, I understand) for a few years while making around the league minimum, that'd be really useful.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Lemme tell you a little something about arranging deck chairs.
Quote from: ChuckD on August 08, 2010, 02:46:49 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power, leading to this exchange:
Quote from: Eli on August 05, 2010, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 05, 2010, 08:38:26 AM
Blake DeWitt... He of the .779 Minor League OPS and the .726 Major League OPS!!!!!! SSSSSSSUUUUUUPPPPPLLLOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGEEEEEEuh!
He's a second baseman. If he can sit around .750 (which isn't a given, I understand) for a few years while making around the league minimum, that'd be really useful.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Lemme tell you a little something about arranging deck chairs.
Abstract deck chairs?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 08, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 08, 2010, 02:46:49 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 08, 2010, 01:05:49 AM
Well, I know I prefer to analyze a player off of 1/4 of his career ABs as opposed to all of his ABs. Plus I'm not sure where you got the .215 number from: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#bases. I think that'll work. It's Linked from the phone. Is like .232 or .235. I don't feel like going back to it. However, his OPS is .897 whereas his career OPS is .907. So, we are going to bitch about a drop of 10 OPS points? Sure he plays bad defense but he's a hell of a hitter. I'd like the cubs to ink him to a two-year deal, yes. However, I think they should entertain moving either Soriano or Ramirez to first. DeWitt could play third. I'm sure the cubs could find someone from the minors to patrol second. Maybe Tony Thomas. He's putting up respectable AA numbers.
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power, leading to this exchange:
Quote from: Eli on August 05, 2010, 09:03:16 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 05, 2010, 08:38:26 AM
Blake DeWitt... He of the .779 Minor League OPS and the .726 Major League OPS!!!!!! SSSSSSSUUUUUUPPPPPLLLOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGEEEEEEuh!
He's a second baseman. If he can sit around .750 (which isn't a given, I understand) for a few years while making around the league minimum, that'd be really useful.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Lemme tell you a little something about arranging deck chairs.
Abstract deck chairs?
Vulgarly representative hypothetical deck chairs.
Quote from: BBM on August 08, 2010, 12:35:38 AM
BUT HE WALKS A GAJILLION TIMES A YEAR! WALKS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT STAT IN BASEBALL.
Ah, yes. The all-caps exaggeration of an argument with which you disagree. Irrefutable.
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Adam Dunn, huh? Can he not swing at balls? Yes. Can he not swing at strikes? Sometimes. Can he hit strikes? Yes, and very far, sometimes.
He's also over 30 now. He's always been a "defensive liability" and he ain't gonna get any better. He's tall and he looks fat. He's had a beer belly since he was 24. His hobbies are fishing and drinking while fishing. Neither of those will help you stay in shape. I don't think he'll age well. He probably has another decent year in him, but the fall will be swift. That's just what I think. I could end up being wrong, but it's highly doubtful. Let some other team suffer with him for the last 3 years of his mega-contract.
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
Quote from: JD on August 08, 2010, 07:07:36 PM
Adam Dunn, huh? Can he not swing at balls? Yes. Can he not swing at strikes? Sometimes. Can he hit strikes? Yes, and very far, sometimes.
He's also over 30 now. He's always been a "defensive liability" and he ain't gonna get any better. He's tall and he looks fat. He's had a beer belly since he was 24. His hobbies are fishing and drinking while fishing. Neither of those will help you stay in shape. I don't think he'll age well. He probably has another decent year in him, but the fall will be swift. That's just what I think. I could end up being wrong, but it's highly doubtful. Let some other team suffer with him for the last 3 years of his mega-contract.
What this says to me is that Adam Dunn is white and probably fun loving and therefore he should be a perfect fit.
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
I'll love watching him in the Chi and FYB every dong that fucker hits.
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
Hey, you can never argue with the Bill Simmons proven method of WATCHING players in person. Never. Fucking. Fails.
Anyway, Dunn is a nice player that I wouldn't mind seeing here for 2 years at 12.5 million per year. Anything more is a little more than I'm wanting to go. Maybe $15 million per year, but that's pushing it.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
I mentioned that Thomas guy at 2nd in Double-A. The main point is that with Vitters being a couple years away (or possibly being a bust), the Cubs are deeper at the middle infield in the farm system, and I'm sure they can find someone from the minors to do the position well. I was hearing some good things about Darwin Barney, but then I noticed he was batting .295ish but has a lifetime OPS of just around .700. I just feel they can promote someone from within to take second and do it well (provided Ramirez going to first is even in their thoughts).
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
Speaking of Lee, I saw him this weekend down at the Chiefs game. He looked competent at short, but he needs to work on his offense. He is not ready for the bigs yet. Probably a Fall League, Spring Training and then AA or AAA assignment, then he'll be good to go.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
I mentioned that Thomas guy at 2nd in Double-A. The main point is that with Vitters being a couple years away (or possibly being a bust), the Cubs are deeper at the middle infield in the farm system, and I'm sure they can find someone from the minors to do the position well. I was hearing some good things about Darwin Barney, but then I noticed he was batting .295ish but has a lifetime OPS of just around .700. I just feel they can promote someone from within to take second and do it well (provided Ramirez going to first is even in their thoughts).
Back to Dewitt - you're serious about him being an everyday 3rd baseman?
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 09:08:47 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
I mentioned that Thomas guy at 2nd in Double-A. The main point is that with Vitters being a couple years away (or possibly being a bust), the Cubs are deeper at the middle infield in the farm system, and I'm sure they can find someone from the minors to do the position well. I was hearing some good things about Darwin Barney, but then I noticed he was batting .295ish but has a lifetime OPS of just around .700. I just feel they can promote someone from within to take second and do it well (provided Ramirez going to first is even in their thoughts).
Back to Dewitt - you're serious about him being an everyday 3rd baseman?
What's your contention to it?
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Blake DeWitt is BAD. Let's talk about something else.
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 09:25:58 AM
Blake DeWitt is BAD. Let's talk about something else.
Boobs.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Forget about it, Eli. It's SHOUTBOXTOWN.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
This is the problem with using SBox memes on Desipio.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 09:37:04 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
This is the problem with using SBox memes on Desipio.
That's one of them, at least.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 09:37:04 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
This is the problem with using SBox memes on Desipio.
Which is why we only make fun of Yeti for his pedophilia here, not his barely submerged homosexual urges.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 09:07:20 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
Speaking of Lee, I saw him this weekend down at the Chiefs game. He looked competent at short, but he needs to work on his offense. He is not ready for the bigs yet. Probably a Fall League, Spring Training and then AA or AAA assignment, then he'll be good to go.
.284/.358/.359/.718 this year in A ball probably means you're right.
His .075 ISO is positively Theriot-esque.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 09:08:47 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:40:17 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 08:31:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Who plays second?
Is Hak-Ju Lee making the jump straight from Peoria and bumping Starlin from short?
I mentioned that Thomas guy at 2nd in Double-A. The main point is that with Vitters being a couple years away (or possibly being a bust), the Cubs are deeper at the middle infield in the farm system, and I'm sure they can find someone from the minors to do the position well. I was hearing some good things about Darwin Barney, but then I noticed he was batting .295ish but has a lifetime OPS of just around .700. I just feel they can promote someone from within to take second and do it well (provided Ramirez going to first is even in their thoughts).
Back to Dewitt - you're serious about him being an everyday 3rd baseman?
What's your contention to it?
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
In the abstract, it was a BC-style argument.
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 09:25:58 AM
Blake DeWitt is BAD. Let's talk about something else.
Like how bad Darwin Barney is, too? It appears the Cubs are stocked with Theriot-esque middle infield prospects.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
The short answer is yes.
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
Couldn't one make the argument (in the abstract) about Chase Utley being out for a large chunk of time?
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
The best information I was able to find was Faggraphs leaders pages:
Third (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
Second (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=2b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
And my average was eying it as opposed to trying to average the wOBA numbers listed since they all don't have the same amount of plate appearances. However, since it factors in "Qualified Players" only (I'm guessing the 3.1 PA/game qualification), Omar was actually not factored in.
Also, if I were to do an average of the numbers (not perfect but it's something) it would give me this:
3B 2010 wOBA Average: .339
2B 2010 wOBA Average: .331
Although DeWitt doesn't fit the "traditional" third baseman by being a 25HR/120RBI kind of guy, that doesn't mean he can't play 3rd. I would say in almost all situations, you don't put someone in a position because of what his offensive prowess indicates. It should be based solely off of their defense. Sure, there are positions like 1B (where .900 OPS guys grow on trees) that are traditionally power positions, but that speaks to the fact that first base defense is relatively insignificant, and you can stick fat fucks who can't field any other position there, like Prince or Dunn
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
The best information I was able to find was Faggraphs leaders pages:
Third (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
Second (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=2b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
And my average was eying it as opposed to trying to average the wOBA numbers listed since they all don't have the same amount of plate appearances. However, since it factors in "Qualified Players" only (I'm guessing the 3.1 PA/game qualification), Omar was actually not factored in.
Also, if I were to do an average of the numbers (not perfect but it's something) it would give me this:
3B 2010 wOBA Average: .339
2B 2010 wOBA Average: .331
Although DeWitt doesn't fit the "traditional" third baseman by being a 25HR/120RBI kind of guy, that doesn't mean he can't play 3rd. I would say in almost all situations, you don't put someone in a position because of what his offensive prowess indicates. It should be based solely off of their defense. Sure, there are positions like 1B (where .900 OPS guys grow on trees) that are traditionally power positions, but that speaks to the fact that first base defense is relatively insignificant, and you can stick fat fucks who can't field any other position there, like Prince or Dunn
Are you basing your assertion that Dewitt is a good defensive 3B on 109 games worth of UZR? If I remember correctly don't you need a 2 or 3 season sample size for UZR to be worth a shit? Or are there scouting reports that support that he's actually good at third?
My overall point is that IF Dewitt is a great defensive third baseman and IF you have a Chase Utley or a Robinson Cano providing way above average production at 2nd, then you'd consider the move. But I'm guessing we'll all be dead by the time the Cubs have another outstanding offensive second baseman.
I can't even remember why we're talking about moving Dewitt to third base. What's the point? If the dude isn't starting at second base, he can come off the bench. There's no reason that a team with a $160 million payroll should be stretching to find a way to fit Blake Dewitt's bat into its lineup.
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 12:12:41 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
The best information I was able to find was Faggraphs leaders pages:
Third (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
Second (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=2b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
And my average was eying it as opposed to trying to average the wOBA numbers listed since they all don't have the same amount of plate appearances. However, since it factors in "Qualified Players" only (I'm guessing the 3.1 PA/game qualification), Omar was actually not factored in.
Also, if I were to do an average of the numbers (not perfect but it's something) it would give me this:
3B 2010 wOBA Average: .339
2B 2010 wOBA Average: .331
Although DeWitt doesn't fit the "traditional" third baseman by being a 25HR/120RBI kind of guy, that doesn't mean he can't play 3rd. I would say in almost all situations, you don't put someone in a position because of what his offensive prowess indicates. It should be based solely off of their defense. Sure, there are positions like 1B (where .900 OPS guys grow on trees) that are traditionally power positions, but that speaks to the fact that first base defense is relatively insignificant, and you can stick fat fucks who can't field any other position there, like Prince or Dunn
Are you basing your assertion that Dewitt is a good defensive 3B on 109 games worth of UZR? If I remember correctly don't you need a 2 or 3 season sample size for UZR to be worth a shit? Or are there scouting reports that support that he's actually good at third?
My overall point is that IF Dewitt is a great defensive third baseman and IF you have a Chase Utley or a Robinson Cano providing way above average production at 2nd, then you'd consider the move. But I'm guessing we'll all be dead by the time the Cubs have another outstanding offensive second baseman.
I got it from UZR, which I said at the time did have a very small sample size. DeWitt, however, was mainly a third basemen in the minors and was moved from there based off of the Dodgers' needs at the time. I read somewhere (might have been here maybe) that DeWitt said he was still "learning second base" so you can tell third is his where he's comfortable.
Next year is weird for the Cubs in my opinion. I know they want to shed salary but try to compete. That will be very tough. Now, if they keep the salary the same and just retool certain things (like sign Dunn and other moves I haven't tried to look at yet), then maybe they can compete. However, my assumption is that if they were to entertain the Ramirez to first idea, then they are trying to minimize salary next year and look towards 2012 as their year to try to be really competitive again. From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:23:50 PM
I can't even remember why we're talking about moving Dewitt to third base. What's the point? If the dude isn't starting at second base, he can come off the bench. There's no reason that a team with a $160 million payroll should be stretching to find a way to fit Blake Dewitt's bat into its lineup.
We can blame it on Bonk hating Dunn
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 12:12:41 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 11:59:34 AM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 10:53:27 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 10:13:42 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 09:09:22 AM
EDIT: Waits patiently for the BC-style "HIS OFFENSE PROJECTS BETTER AT SECOND THAN THIRD" argument.
Why is that a BC-style argument?
Quote from: BCI actually would trade Byrd, start Colvin in CF and Nady in RF for the rest of the year... See if Nady could work out for next season in RF
Byrd's trade value will never be higher than it is now
Colvin's projected numbers certainly fit better in CF
I think he'll end up being a .275/20-25 HR kind of guy
The average RF is going to be better than the average CF, offensively
So, as long as you aren't losing a ton defensively, .275/25 looks better in CF than it does in RF
Let me rephrase... Let's say the average RF hits .260/15 and the average CF hits .250/10...
if you have someone that hits better than both those averages, and you aren't losing a ton offensively, then if you can find a league average guy for RF it is best to play the .275/25 guy in CF
*and you aren't losing a ton DEFENSIVELY
Would you rather have two guys hitting .240/10 and .275/25 or .260/15 and .275/25?
in the abstract, saying that .240/10 and .260/15 is the average CF and RF
I don't know, just giving it a number for sake of discussion Pen (in response to where he's getting the numbers)
the point isn't that Colvin hits like a CF, it is that he hits much better than the average CF
but not as much better than the average RF
And wouldn't you say we don't know how good a CF Colvin can be yet?
Quote from: RV
Maybe the game has passed me by and the average third baseman is now an interchangeable banjo-hitting slapdick with the average second baseman. I would honestly be surprised if that was the case. If I was savvy enough to find this I would, but what's the OPS+ for a replacement-level 3B vs. a replacement level 2B over the last few years?
eh, I'm not sure where to find it, but according to wOBA for this year, it looks like the average wOBA for 3B is probably .010-.020 points higher this year than 2B.
Are those numbers skewed by the fact that Omar Vizquel (and his negative one million wOBA) has been the White Sox regular 3rd baseman for a good chunk of the season?
The best information I was able to find was Faggraphs leaders pages:
Third (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=3b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
Second (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=2b&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2010&month=0)
And my average was eying it as opposed to trying to average the wOBA numbers listed since they all don't have the same amount of plate appearances. However, since it factors in "Qualified Players" only (I'm guessing the 3.1 PA/game qualification), Omar was actually not factored in.
Also, if I were to do an average of the numbers (not perfect but it's something) it would give me this:
3B 2010 wOBA Average: .339
2B 2010 wOBA Average: .331
Although DeWitt doesn't fit the "traditional" third baseman by being a 25HR/120RBI kind of guy, that doesn't mean he can't play 3rd. I would say in almost all situations, you don't put someone in a position because of what his offensive prowess indicates. It should be based solely off of their defense. Sure, there are positions like 1B (where .900 OPS guys grow on trees) that are traditionally power positions, but that speaks to the fact that first base defense is relatively insignificant, and you can stick fat fucks who can't field any other position there, like Prince or Dunn
Are you basing your assertion that Dewitt is a good defensive 3B on 109 games worth of UZR? If I remember correctly don't you need a 2 or 3 season sample size for UZR to be worth a shit? Or are there scouting reports that support that he's actually good at third?
My overall point is that IF Dewitt is a great defensive third baseman and IF you have a Chase Utley or a Robinson Cano providing way above average production at 2nd, then you'd consider the move. But I'm guessing we'll all be dead by the time the Cubs have another outstanding offensive second baseman.
ORLY?
Guess again.
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Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
It's interesting that you mention the former Cardinal because that team would easily pull 40 dongs out of that collective. Under McGwire's tutelage? Sheeeeeeeeeit.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
I think I get it now - Yeti is putting together a hypothetical Cubs Tank the 2011 Season roster. Freddy Bynum will play right field.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
Well, at least there's a reality based method to your madness.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
PenFoe's wife told me that, too.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
PenFoe's wife told me that, too.
My wife told you that you're trying too hard?
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
From what I understand, he's really, really fast. Like, he might be the fastest player in the majors if he came up today. I guess that's worth something. His defense is also outstanding.
I think he'd profile more as an Elvis Andrus type of player, where most of his value came from his speed and defense. If he's truly elite at those two things (which I think he is), he'll be able to help. His offensive numbers aren't great in Peoria, but he's young for that level and should develop more in the next few years. Then the Cubs can move him to third base to displace Blake Dewitt.
He's one of the Cubs' top 5 prospects, but it's not as exciting because he doesn't project as an offensive powerhouse and that's what usually gets the most attention.
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 12:51:05 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
PenFoe's wife told me that, too.
My wife told you that you're trying too hard?
........Yes?......
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 01:13:20 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
From what I understand, he's really, really fast. Like, he might be the fastest player in the majors if he came up today. I guess that's worth something. His defense is also outstanding.
I think he'd profile more as an Elvis Andrus type of player, where most of his value came from his speed and defense. If he's truly elite at those two things (which I think he is), he'll be able to help. His offensive numbers aren't great in Peoria, but he's young for that level and should develop more in the next few years. Then the Cubs can move him to third base to displace Blake Dewitt.
He's one of the Cubs' top 5 prospects, but it's not as exciting because he doesn't project as an offensive powerhouse and that's what usually gets the most attention.
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 12:51:05 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
PenFoe's wife told me that, too.
My wife told you that you're trying too hard?
No. That you're fast and tiny.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Yeah... He's only 19 (20 in November), with 648 ABs between
low-A and A short-season A and low-A.
Technically'd
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 02:22:14 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 12:51:05 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:42:42 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 12:33:54 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 12:24:43 PM
From there, the reason you would do this move (Ramirez->1st, DeWitt->3rd) is mainly because your farm system is deeper in the middle infield than the corner infield spots (unless HOFF comes back up, of course). And yes, many of those guys down there are Theriots at the plate, but if they're Castros defensively, they'll be serviceable.
If the Cubs move Ramirez to first, Dewitt to third and bring up a random middle infielder to play second (say, Darwin Barney), they may not even get 40 home runs from their entire starting infield. Everyone would need to field like Ozzie Smith for them to be serviceable.
Can't argue that. I suppose I'm more looking at it to where this situation occurs if the Cubs make a choice to shed salary, and consequently suck (more than this year).
I think I finally understand what you're doing. You're just trying too hard.
Does anyone really have high hopes for Hak Ju Lee? He's not that good of a prospect, is he? He's fast and tiny. I don't think he does much else.
PenFoe's wife told me that, too.
My wife told you that you're trying too hard?
No. That you're fast and tiny.
SELF BURN.
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
And Larry Rothschild molding the minds of the young pitching staff.
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Top 15 pick!
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 02:41:33 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Top 15 pick!
RYNO's Opening Day Line-Up:
Jackson cf
Castro ss
Ramirez 1b
Colvin rf
Vitters 3b
Murton lf
Castillo c
Lee 2b
Simpson p
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:50:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 02:41:33 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Top 15 pick!
RYNO's Opening Day Line-Up:
Jackson cf
Castro ss
Ramirez 1b
Colvin rf
Vitters 3b
Murton lf
Castillo c
Lee 2b
Simpson p
Announcers:
Kurt Evans, Al Yellon - TV
Brian Crosier solo on radio.
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 08:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 08, 2010, 11:56:23 AM
I don't get it...didn't you just rip on Blake Dewitt's power.
And now we're moving him to third base?
Yes, I did indeed. Fagstats indicate that he's decently better at 3B (with an admittedly smaller sample size than 2B). Positional adjustments are the same for 2B and 3B, so, yea. Move the new (but hated infinitely less) Ryan Theriot over there. I'm good with it.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
I'll love watching him in the Chi and FYB every dong that fucker hits.
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
Hey, you can never argue with the Bill Simmons proven method of WATCHING players in person. Never. Fucking. Fails.
Anyway, Dunn is a nice player that I wouldn't mind seeing here for 2 years at 12.5 million per year. Anything more is a little more than I'm wanting to go. Maybe $15 million per year, but that's pushing it.
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I don't think $12.5 for 2 is that bad, but a) I think he'll go for more than that, b) the Cubs could use that money to address other problems, like paying a janitor to clean out Hendry's office, and c) this bouncing screen when you get past about 40 lines when typing on this site really sucks. What's up with that?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Finally, someone explains it.
Bonk can't help it if everyone around here has Adam Dunn's dong hanging out of their mouths.
Is this the thread where we speculate about how absolutely fucking terrible the Cubs are going to be for the foreseeable future?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 04:03:56 PM
Is this the thread where we speculate about how absolutely fucking terrible the Cubs are going to be for the foreseeable future?
I believe that's pretty the whole messageboard.
Quote from: Bort on August 09, 2010, 04:05:57 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 04:03:56 PM
Is this the thread where we speculate about how absolutely fucking terrible the Cubs are going to be for the foreseeable future?
I believe that's pretty the whole messageboard.
Go Twins??!?!?!?
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:54:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:50:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 02:41:33 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Top 15 pick!
RYNO's Opening Day Line-Up:
Jackson cf
Castro ss
Ramirez 1b
Colvin rf
Vitters 3b
Murton lf
Castillo c
Lee 2b
Simpson p
Announcers:
Kurt Evans, Al Yellon - TV
Brian Crosier solo on radio.
Scouting Department: Jim Tocco, Bonk, and Yeti.
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 04:08:07 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:54:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:50:20 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 02:41:33 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:39:57 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 02:32:06 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 02:31:44 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 09, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:28:51 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 02:00:30 PM
So his prospect rating is still pretty high eh? Either way it doesn't sound like he's a 2011 arrival.
Nope, 2012 at the earliest. More likely in 2013.
Vitters, Castro, Lee and Soriano L-to-R in 2012.
And Murton-Jackson-Colvin in the OF. It's gonna be awesome.
And a rotation of Simpson-Cashner-Wells-Samardzija-Jackson.
Castillo behind the plate
Prior closing out of the pen.
With Sandberg in the dugout and Maddux running the front office.
This all sounds good for about 73 or maybe even 74 wins.
Top 15 pick!
RYNO's Opening Day Line-Up:
Jackson cf
Castro ss
Ramirez 1b
Colvin rf
Vitters 3b
Murton lf
Castillo c
Lee 2b
Simpson p
Announcers:
Kurt Evans, Al Yellon - TV
Brian Crosier solo on radio.
Scouting Department: Jim Tocco, Bonk, and Yeti.
How many guns with how many bullets?
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Selfish? Chuck, is that you?
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:18:48 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Selfish? Chuck, is that you?
It is actually proof that his lack of contact negatively affects the team. It's also a rebuke of the odd statement by some that K is no worse than any other out. Just how much does it matter when you consider the fact that he is powerful enough to hit home runs on days when the wind is blowing in, I don't know exactly. Nor do I give a shit.
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 04:25:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:18:48 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
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Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Selfish? Chuck, is that you?
It is actually proof that his lack of contact negatively affects the team. It's also a rebuke of the odd statement by some that K is no worse than any other out. Just how much does it matter when you consider the fact that he is powerful enough to hit home runs on days when the wind is blowing in, I don't know exactly. Nor do I give a shit.
Neither do I. Why would Dunn join this group of gutless slapdicks?
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 09, 2010, 04:27:37 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 04:25:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:18:48 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
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Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
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Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Selfish? Chuck, is that you?
It is actually proof that his lack of contact negatively affects the team. It's also a rebuke of the odd statement by some that K is no worse than any other out. Just how much does it matter when you consider the fact that he is powerful enough to hit home runs on days when the wind is blowing in, I don't know exactly. Nor do I give a shit.
Neither do I. Why would Dunn join this group of gutless slapdicks?
For the money and for the glory. Mostly for the money.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:18:48 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:15:23 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:05:49 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: Tonker on August 09, 2010, 06:56:09 AM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:23:01 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 08, 2010, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AM
When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Do you have any evidence at all that proves this?
Well, I watched him play for the Reds just about every night while he was here in Cinci, and also how about a shitty career batting average with RISP?
Surely, if you're trying to establish how often he gets out when the pitcher is in a jam, you should be looking at OBP with RISP? Even if you maintain (and I expect you do) that you should be swinging, not walking in those circumstances, then the more interesting number would be SLG with RISP. Batting average with RISP is only as helpful as batting average in any other circumstances : not very.
His career OBP with RISP is .413, by the way, and his SLG is .482 for an OPS with RISP of .895.
I still wouldn't sign him, but for the reasons that JD has given, and not because you've seen him a couple of times in Cincy and have a hunch that he's not very good.
So, in conclusion : your Mum.
EDIT : I hadn't seen Yeti's previous post when I wrote this. I don't know what's more embarrassing - that I've repeated what he said, or that I actually appear to agree with him. Maybe it's that Bonk is still flogging this dead horse. Yes, that's it.
If you mean by watching him a couple of times that I saw him play 600 or 700 games, then yes, that's what a couple means. The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks, which I agree is helpful in determining overall player impact, but how much does it help to determine how often a guy is pitched around with a runner on second, a runner on third or runners on second and third?
Wait a minute here. If I'm interpreting your question correctly, you're asking what Dunn's impact is when pitchers are so scared of his big bat dong (and trust me, it's large. I got some Favre-style pics from him. Crocs and all.) that they elect to pitch around him because he hits the holy fuck out of the ball? And then somehow that negatively affects Dunn's value? Methinks that speaks to his value, but I may be mistaken.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:56:15 PM
You're right. Scouts should just read stats books instead of going to games. You would've been Marge Schott's best friend.
I'm not going to get in a knockdown dragout with you over stats v. visual scouting, but they are very useful. You should use them sometimes, and not just the ones that are on the back of the 1990 Fleer cards you have. Hint: Batting average kind of sucks as a stat. Oh yea, also, I figured I'd look at Dunn's "Clutch" stats: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=Career&t=b#lever
High Leverage: .922 OPS.
Dunn didn't play in 1990.
I never said it negatively affects his value, but the guy played in a shit lineup for years in Cincinnati, and pitchers were more than happy to walk him to face Rich Aurilia or Austin Kearns or whatever shitbum was behind him in the lineup.
He gets paid to drive in runs, and he's good at it but not great enough to justify another huge salary on this team.
I like how he went something like 900 plate appearances without a sacrifice fly.
Selfish? Chuck, is that you?
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
How many of those 44 resulted in K's? And how many RBIs? Thanks.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and
is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
Because he's Bonk.
And, as you said, Dunn's sac fly streak is probably purely a statistical aberration. There are fluky stats all the time. The NFC has won 13 straight Super Bowl coin tosses. Maybe the AFC should finally just nut up and stop being such a selfish jerk.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 04:50:36 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
Because he's Bonk.
And, as you said, Dunn's sac fly streak is probably purely a statistical aberration. There are fluky stats all the time. The NFC has won 13 straight Super Bowl coin tosses. Maybe the AFC should finally just nut up and stop being such a selfish jerk.
Or symptomatic of a guy who doesn't get the job done with men in scoring position.
Should a power, supposed RBI-producing stud not be thinking fly ball in that situation?
At-bat = coin toss? I get it, real baseball is just random, like rolling dice on your Strat-O-Matic game.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
Out of all the stats, RBIs are clearly the best. Dunn has only topped 100 in a season five times. What a selfish asshole. Sorry, Borb. Bonk is teh new truth.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:53:27 PM
Should a power, supposed RBI-producing stud not be thinking fly ball in that situation?
Jedi mind trick in baseball! Neat!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 09, 2010, 04:55:27 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:53:27 PM
Should a power, supposed RBI-producing stud not be thinking fly ball in that situation?
Jedi mind trick in baseball! Neat!
I totally forgot, this is a Bill James is omnipotent board. Outs are always bad. Strike my comments in this thread.
How many K's in those 44 PAs? How many RBI?
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 09, 2010, 04:58:49 PM
How many K's in those 44 PAs? How many RBI?
Look 'em up yourself, you lazy, outsourcing bastard.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all.
Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Quote from: morpheus on August 09, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all. Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Yeti said he had 44 PA in 2004, not during the whole streak.
RBI is a bad stat? I think we're done here.
I like it when Bonk shows up, because he reminds me that meatball fans still exist even in the enlightened space of the Desipiotubes.
I still don't understand why it's a tick AGAINST Dunn that pitchers would pitch around him. How is this his fault? And isn't it a sign that pitchers - who sometimes base their pitching strategy on SCOUTING reports prepared by Tocco-esque SCOUTS, not printouts from the Bill James Queeromatic 5000atron Machine - respect him, and therefore he might be a pretty good hitter?
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 05:05:10 PM
I like it when Bonk shows up, because he reminds me that meatball fans still exist even in the enlightened space of the Desipiotubes.
I still don't understand why it's a tick AGAINST Dunn that pitchers would pitch around him. How is this his fault? And isn't it a sign that pitchers - who sometimes base their pitching strategy on SCOUTING reports prepared by Tocco-esque SCOUTS, not printouts from the Bill James Queeromatic 5000atron Machine - respect him, and therefore he might be a pretty good hitter?
Can I get one of these on eBay to send to Tom Ricketts?
QuoteRBI is a bad stat? I think we're done here.
I should say so.
Quote from: morpheus on August 09, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all. Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Au contraire. If he were any kind of a leader he would take those batting before him in the inning by their necks and scare their little butts into getting on base and over to third.
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 05:05:10 PM
I like it when Bonk shows up, because he reminds me that meatball fans still exist even in the enlightened space of the Desipiotubes.
I still don't understand why it's a tick AGAINST Dunn that pitchers would pitch around him. How is this his fault? And isn't it a sign that pitchers - who sometimes base their pitching strategy on SCOUTING reports prepared by Tocco-esque SCOUTS, not printouts from the Bill James Queeromatic 5000atron Machine - respect him, and therefore he might be a pretty good hitter?
And some people here remind me how out of touch with reality statheads can be.
Also, show me where I said walks are bad with RISP? I think BA is more important because unless he walks with the bases clogged, that's the only way runs score. You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten, and he's paid to drive them in.
Quote from: morpheus on August 09, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all. Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Bonk, I'm looking at Dunn's splits in 2004, and you're complaining about his lack of sac flies? Did you complain that you didn't get the family station wagon handed down to you when you turned 16 because instead your dad bought you a new Porsche?
Dunn hit well in "high-leverage" situations. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#lever)
Dunn hit well when batting in one run and tie games. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Dunn got on base at a .438 clip with runners in scoring position. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Quote from: Brownie on August 09, 2010, 05:18:54 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 09, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all. Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Bonk, I'm looking at Dunn's splits in 2004, and you're complaining about his lack of sac flies? Did you complain that you didn't get the family station wagon handed down to you when you turned 16 because instead your dad bought you a new Porsche?
Dunn hit well in "high-leverage" situations. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#lever)
Dunn hit well when batting in one run and tie games. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Dunn got on base at a .438 clip with runners in scoring position. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Fine. He's still a .210 career hitter with RISP and two outs and .233 in the all-important "late and close" category.
I got to drive the '88 Skylark when I turned 17, but that lasted two weeks until I got a ticket for 69 in a 55. After a few months I was able to save up and buy my own car.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten...
It's a veritable baseball master class from Bonk today.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten...
It's a veritable baseball master class from Bonk today.
When people say that driving them in is unimportant...
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten...
It's a veritable baseball master class from Bonk today.
When people say that driving them in is unimportant...
What about the guy who gets the single (or walk) to put the guy on first into scoring position? Does that not count?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:28:18 PM
Quote from: Brownie on August 09, 2010, 05:18:54 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 09, 2010, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 04:49:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 09, 2010, 04:45:46 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 04:36:22 PM
Actually, I would like to address this. Why? Well, I do like being an incessant prick who argues things with people who I perceive as dumber than myself. Where did you get that number? Is that some streak he had that Cincinnati reported on? And was this "900 Plate Appearances with a runner on third and less than 2 outs"? Because that's about the only time you can get a Sac Fly (minus the rare second to third ones). How can you judge a guy on a situational stat (much like RBIs, but that's for a different day, maybe tomorrow when you start using those to argue points) and use a span of "900 plate appearances" to indicate that HE did something wrong?
Now, I assume this stretch must have occurred in 2004 (and surrounding seasons) because he had no Sac Flies. However, he only had 44 PAs in that situation (Runner on 3rd, less than 2 outs). So, you're butthurt over that?
/reinserts Adam's huge fucking donkey dong
I'm pretty sure a batter is not credited with a SAC Fly (and is charged with an AB) on any flyout wherein the runner tags from any other base other than third and advances to the next base.
And yes, Dunn had some ridonkulous streak where he hadn't had a SAC fly in ages. Why Bonk thinks that this sort of statistical aberration fairly signifies a blight on Dunn's career is beyond me, but here we are.
http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/this-week-in-sacrifice-flies-cincinnatis-ad-8038
Actually the streak reached 1,085. It just typifies how a guy who's supposed to be a wood-inducing RBI guy really doesn't do the pre-2010 A-Ram things to get runners home.
OK, I'll bite. No, it doesn't do that at all. Because he didn't go 1,085 PA without a sac fly. He only went 44 (assuming Yeti's number is approximately right). He cannot control whether or not he comes up in a sac fly situation, only whether or not he performs when he does come up in such a situation. It's the same flawed logic that assumes that RBI is a meaningful statistic - a player cannot control whether or not the players in front of him get on base so he can drive them in. Take D-Lee in 2005 - the poor guy had Korey and Neifi bat in front of him at times, which hurt his triple crown chances because he couldn't get the RBIs. Is that his fault?
Bonk, I'm looking at Dunn's splits in 2004, and you're complaining about his lack of sac flies? Did you complain that you didn't get the family station wagon handed down to you when you turned 16 because instead your dad bought you a new Porsche?
Dunn hit well in "high-leverage" situations. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#lever)
Dunn hit well when batting in one run and tie games. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Dunn got on base at a .438 clip with runners in scoring position. (http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=dunnad01&year=2004&t=b#clutc)
Fine. He's still a .210 career hitter with RISP and two outs and .233 in the all-important "late and close" category.
What's about his BA with RISP and two outs when the game is late and close on an odd-numbered day of the month in a city with the letter 't' in its name and the moon in the house of Libra?
Quote from: Brownie on August 09, 2010, 05:33:55 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten...
It's a veritable baseball master class from Bonk today.
When people say that driving them in is unimportant...
What about the guy who gets the single (or walk) to put the guy on first into scoring position? Does that not count?
Yes, but I don't understand your point.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: Brownie on August 09, 2010, 05:33:55 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:32:02 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:29:34 PM
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 03:53:06 PM
The main difference between OBP and AVG is walks
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten...
It's a veritable baseball master class from Bonk today.
When people say that driving them in is unimportant...
What about the guy who gets the single (or walk) to put the guy on first into scoring position? Does that not count?
Yes, but I don't understand your point.
That's the least surprising thing I've read all day.
I stopped caring when Bonk announced that RBIs are meaningful stats.
Actually I stopped caring a while back, but really wanted to note how godawfully retarded that statement was.
Alright here, You're a math major, (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6801.msg179642#msg179642) but you're completely averse to appropriate mathematical analysis to a sport that lends itself very well to such analysis? Sure you struggled, but every part of mathematical analysis in baseball deals with actual tangible numbers.
So, anyway, Dunn has a 47% career Flyball percentage. Of that 47%, only 10.6% of them are infield flies. So, in 100 BIP (Balls in Play), he hits 47 fly balls, and only 11 of them are in the infield. So, hypothetically, of those 36 that aren't in the infield, most of them are deep enough to be a legitimate sacrifice fly depth ball. We all know that Dunn has the appropriate power to do so. So, basically one in every 3 balls in play is going to be a ball that could be a SAC fly kind of ball. So, the fact that he didn't have one of those flyballs in, say, 60 PAs (60 used to estimate how many of these specific PAs he would have had in such a streak) just shows that it's a statistical anomaly. I might actually be tired of this. Dunn is a helluva player. He'd be nice to have on the Cubs.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
What's about his BA with RISP and two outs when the game is late and close on an odd-numbered day of the month in a city with the letter 't' in its name and the moon in the house of Libra?
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showpost.php?s=a62c32aa74691dc046524d312511fe04&p=2283352&postcount=35
Quote from: Wally Holland
Last year though, he was 6th in the American League in hitting right-handers he was facing for the first time, after the seventh innning, at home. So that's something to keep in mind.
An interesting side note: that's the 14th one-run game for the Tigers already this season. Tops for any team north of the Mason-Dixon Line, whose home games are not played in a dome.
So with two down here in the 7th, Royals pitching continues to handcuff the Twins, Lou Collins to the plate and he can certainly attest to that. Lou is 0-11 the last 3 games, all Twins losses. He hit two bullets yesterday, but came up empty. Today, more of the same. Hanley looks in for the sign. Lou, by the way, has hit .416 lifetime versus Hanley in the month of September in even years. So that certainly bodes well for this at bat.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 05:57:15 PM
Alright here, You're a math major, (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6801.msg179642#msg179642) but you're completely averse to appropriate mathematical analysis to a sport that lends itself very well to such analysis? Sure you struggled, but every part of mathematical analysis in baseball deals with actual tangible numbers.
So, anyway, Dunn has a 47% career Flyball percentage. Of that 47%, only 10.6% of them are infield flies. So, in 100 BIP (Balls in Play), he hits 47 fly balls, and only 11 of them are in the infield. So, hypothetically, of those 36 that aren't in the infield, most of them are deep enough to be a legitimate sacrifice fly depth ball. We all know that Dunn has the appropriate power to do so. So, basically one in every 3 balls in play is going to be a ball that could be a SAC fly kind of ball. So, the fact that he didn't have one of those flyballs in, say, 60 PAs just shows that it's a statistical anomaly. I might actually be tired of this. Dunn is a helluva player. He'd be nice to have on the Cubs.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
What's about his BA with RISP and two outs when the game is late and close on an odd-numbered day of the month in a city with the letter 't' in its name and the moon in the house of Libra?
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showpost.php?s=a62c32aa74691dc046524d312511fe04&p=2283352&postcount=35
Quote from: Wally Holland
Last year though, he was 6th in the American League in hitting right-handers he was facing for the first time, after the seventh innning, at home. So that's something to keep in mind.
An interesting side note: that's the 14th one-run game for the Tigers already this season. Tops for any team north of the Mason-Dixon Line, whose home games are not played in a dome.
So with two down here in the 7th, Royals pitching continues to handcuff the Twins, Lou Collins to the plate and he can certainly attest to that. Lou is 0-11 the last 3 games, all Twins losses. He hit two bullets yesterday, but came up empty. Today, more of the same. Hanley looks in for the sign. Lou, by the way, has hit .416 lifetime versus Hanley in the month of September in even years. So that certainly bodes well for this at bat.
So if I understand you right, getting jammed vs. just missing a home run is merely random chance?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 05:57:15 PM
Alright here, You're a math major, (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6801.msg179642#msg179642) but you're completely averse to appropriate mathematical analysis to a sport that lends itself very well to such analysis? Sure you struggled, but every part of mathematical analysis in baseball deals with actual tangible numbers.
So, anyway, Dunn has a 47% career Flyball percentage. Of that 47%, only 10.6% of them are infield flies. So, in 100 BIP (Balls in Play), he hits 47 fly balls, and only 11 of them are in the infield. So, hypothetically, of those 36 that aren't in the infield, most of them are deep enough to be a legitimate sacrifice fly depth ball. We all know that Dunn has the appropriate power to do so. So, basically one in every 3 balls in play is going to be a ball that could be a SAC fly kind of ball. So, the fact that he didn't have one of those flyballs in, say, 60 PAs just shows that it's a statistical anomaly. I might actually be tired of this. Dunn is a helluva player. He'd be nice to have on the Cubs.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
What's about his BA with RISP and two outs when the game is late and close on an odd-numbered day of the month in a city with the letter 't' in its name and the moon in the house of Libra?
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showpost.php?s=a62c32aa74691dc046524d312511fe04&p=2283352&postcount=35
Quote from: Wally Holland
Last year though, he was 6th in the American League in hitting right-handers he was facing for the first time, after the seventh innning, at home. So that's something to keep in mind.
An interesting side note: that's the 14th one-run game for the Tigers already this season. Tops for any team north of the Mason-Dixon Line, whose home games are not played in a dome.
So with two down here in the 7th, Royals pitching continues to handcuff the Twins, Lou Collins to the plate and he can certainly attest to that. Lou is 0-11 the last 3 games, all Twins losses. He hit two bullets yesterday, but came up empty. Today, more of the same. Hanley looks in for the sign. Lou, by the way, has hit .416 lifetime versus Hanley in the month of September in even years. So that certainly bodes well for this at bat.
So if I understand you right, getting jammed vs. just missing a home run is merely random chance?
If I understood you, then maybe?
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 05:57:15 PM
Alright here, You're a math major, (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6801.msg179642#msg179642) but you're completely averse to appropriate mathematical analysis to a sport that lends itself very well to such analysis? Sure you struggled, but every part of mathematical analysis in baseball deals with actual tangible numbers.
So, anyway, Dunn has a 47% career Flyball percentage. Of that 47%, only 10.6% of them are infield flies. So, in 100 BIP (Balls in Play), he hits 47 fly balls, and only 11 of them are in the infield. So, hypothetically, of those 36 that aren't in the infield, most of them are deep enough to be a legitimate sacrifice fly depth ball. We all know that Dunn has the appropriate power to do so. So, basically one in every 3 balls in play is going to be a ball that could be a SAC fly kind of ball. So, the fact that he didn't have one of those flyballs in, say, 60 PAs just shows that it's a statistical anomaly. I might actually be tired of this. Dunn is a helluva player. He'd be nice to have on the Cubs.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 05:34:45 PM
What's about his BA with RISP and two outs when the game is late and close on an odd-numbered day of the month in a city with the letter 't' in its name and the moon in the house of Libra?
http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showpost.php?s=a62c32aa74691dc046524d312511fe04&p=2283352&postcount=35
Quote from: Wally Holland
Last year though, he was 6th in the American League in hitting right-handers he was facing for the first time, after the seventh innning, at home. So that's something to keep in mind.
An interesting side note: that's the 14th one-run game for the Tigers already this season. Tops for any team north of the Mason-Dixon Line, whose home games are not played in a dome.
So with two down here in the 7th, Royals pitching continues to handcuff the Twins, Lou Collins to the plate and he can certainly attest to that. Lou is 0-11 the last 3 games, all Twins losses. He hit two bullets yesterday, but came up empty. Today, more of the same. Hanley looks in for the sign. Lou, by the way, has hit .416 lifetime versus Hanley in the month of September in even years. So that certainly bodes well for this at bat.
So if I understand you right, getting jammed vs. just missing a home run is merely random chance?
Unpopular as it may be, I am with Bonk on this one. There are a few facts here that we can all agree on about Adam Dunn other than he's really not a good HITTER. He's got a low batting average because he walks all the time and if he didn't walk as much, his batting average would be higher. Like you, I can assume that swinging at more pitches (ie- walking less) would lead to more hits and a higher average for a guy who does pretty well making contact with the baseball.
So we've established that he would have a higher average if he didn't walk as much. Then there's the point about RBI which obviously he would have more on IF HE HAD MORE HITS. More hits = more rbi because, as Bonk said, he played in shit lineups in CIN all the time. (Although I disagree on Rich Aurelia--- I WATCHED him play in San Francisco and if you don't think that what i saw with my eyes was the reason that the Giants won so many games you are crazy)
I also don't think he would be a good cub next year because this Cubs team does need to score more runs, which you do by driving them in, and that leads to wins and i just don't think that you can win games (or score runs, they are interchangeable) without hitting the ball. But what do i know all i do is watch baseball with my eyes.
I'm sure it's probably something that would fall on deaf ears, but some people here need to read Moneyball. It's not the end all, be all of stats but it's a great start. It was the start of my statistical awakening. There are some things about it that have been shown to not be the best analysis but it's still very good. It gives you a nice basis to rethink your views on the way baseball actual works.
To be fair to Bonk, I'm guessing plenty of people here wouldn't necessarily champion this Cubs team signing Adam Dunn at this point in time.
If he'd left it at that, I'm not sure such a big deal would have been made out of it.
But he had to go and give his reason for not wanting Dunn. And it's an asinine reason. And now he's having to go even further in revealing the jackass logic butressing that asinine reason.
This inexorably leads to even those of us who might agree with the ultimate conclusion arguing against him out of sheer exasperation at his full frontal assault on sense and logic.
It's like Internet Chuck writ retarded.
El sueño de la razón produce monstruos.
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 06:27:07 PM
I'm sure it's probably something that would fall on deaf ears, but some people here need to read Moneyball. It's not the end all, be all of stats but it's a great start. It was the start of my statistical awakening. There are some things about it that have been shown to not be the best analysis but it's still very good. It gives you a nice basis to rethink your views on the way baseball actual works.
You know who should read it?
Billy Beane.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 06:30:29 PM
To be fair to Bonk, I'm guessing plenty of people here wouldn't necessarily champion this Cubs team signing Adam Dunn at this point in time.
If he'd left it at that, I'm not sure such a big deal would have been made out of it.
But he had to go and give his reason for not wanting Dunn. And it's an asinine reason. And now he's having to go even further in revealing the jackass logic butressing that asinine reason.
This inexorably leads to even those of us who might agree with the ultimate conclusion arguing against him out of sheer exasperation at his full frontal assault on sense and logic.
It's like Internet Chuck writ retarded.
El sueño de la razón produce monstruos.
DPD to point out that Thrill figured out a way to incorporate butressing and asinine in the same sentence.
The only thing missing was rectus.
HOMO.
Quote from: PenPho on August 09, 2010, 06:36:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 06:30:29 PM
To be fair to Bonk, I'm guessing plenty of people here wouldn't necessarily champion this Cubs team signing Adam Dunn at this point in time.
If he'd left it at that, I'm not sure such a big deal would have been made out of it.
But he had to go and give his reason for not wanting Dunn. And it's an asinine reason. And now he's having to go even further in revealing the jackass logic butressing that asinine reason.
This inexorably leads to even those of us who might agree with the ultimate conclusion arguing against him out of sheer exasperation at his full frontal assault on sense and logic.
It's like Internet Chuck writ retarded.
El sueño de la razón produce monstruos.
DPD to point out that Thrill figured out a way to incorporate butressing and asinine in the same sentence.
The only thing missing was rectus.
HOMO.
Rectus? Bonk nearly
killed us!
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on August 09, 2010, 06:30:29 PM
To be fair to Bonk, I'm guessing plenty of people here wouldn't necessarily champion this Cubs team signing Adam Dunn at this point in time.
If he'd left it at that, I'm not sure such a big deal would have been made out of it.
But he had to go and give his reason for not wanting Dunn. And it's an asinine reason. And now he's having to go even further in revealing the jackass logic butressing that asinine reason.
This inexorably leads to even those of us who might agree with the ultimate conclusion arguing against him out of sheer exasperation at his full frontal assault on sense and logic.
It's like Internet Chuck writ retarded.
El sueño de la razón produce monstruos.
THI. Dunn definitely doesn't mean WS11! Throw a couple other players in there, then it's a different story.
Shit, are we really debating Adam Dunn's batting average with RISP?
Adam Dunn has hit 346 home runs. One for just less than every 14 ABs.
When the VORPDonkey stands in the batter's box, he is in scoring position.
12 Ks. 23 knocked in. FYI. That same season, Aramis Ramirez had 29 similar PAs with 9 walks, 3 K's and 21 knocked in. Fuck Dunn and fuck 2004.
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 06:55:15 PM
Shit, are we really debating Adam Dunn's batting average with RISP?
Adam Dunn has hit 346 home runs. One for just less than every 14 ABs.
When the VORPDonkey stands in the batter's box, he is in scoring position.
This is asanine....you're saying that theoretically the guy could be batting .071 (1-14) and be a good player because that one hit was a home run? Not even close, my friend.
Besides, even if he managed to hit better than .100 or whatever, he would just stand on first base and no one else could get around him. So........i guess i don't see your point. We all agree that Adam Dunn can hit home runs. What we also agree on is that it takes more than home runs to play baseball.
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 09, 2010, 08:05:36 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 06:55:15 PM
Shit, are we really debating Adam Dunn's batting average with RISP?
Adam Dunn has hit 346 home runs. One for just less than every 14 ABs.
When the VORPDonkey stands in the batter's box, he is in scoring position.
This is asanine....you're saying that theoretically the guy could be batting .071 (1-14) and be a good player because that one hit was a home run? Not even close, my friend.
Besides, even if he managed to hit better than .100 or whatever, he would just stand on first base and no one else could get around him. So........i guess i don't see your point. We all agree that Adam Dunn can hit home runs. What we also agree on is that it takes more than home runs to play baseball.
I don't agree with this at all. I want home runs. Majestic, glorious, momentus home runs.
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 08:09:16 PM
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 09, 2010, 08:05:36 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 06:55:15 PM
Shit, are we really debating Adam Dunn's batting average with RISP?
Adam Dunn has hit 346 home runs. One for just less than every 14 ABs.
When the VORPDonkey stands in the batter's box, he is in scoring position.
This is asanine....you're saying that theoretically the guy could be batting .071 (1-14) and be a good player because that one hit was a home run? Not even close, my friend.
Besides, even if he managed to hit better than .100 or whatever, he would just stand on first base and no one else could get around him. So........i guess i don't see your point. We all agree that Adam Dunn can hit home runs. What we also agree on is that it takes more than home runs to play baseball.
I don't agree with this at all. I want home runs. Majestic, glorious, momentus home runs.
It's ok to want home runs, but you also need to pitch and score runs and play defense and hustle to actually play.
Quote from: Bonk on August 09, 2010, 05:15:21 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 05:05:10 PM
I like it when Bonk shows up, because he reminds me that meatball fans still exist even in the enlightened space of the Desipiotubes.
I still don't understand why it's a tick AGAINST Dunn that pitchers would pitch around him. How is this his fault? And isn't it a sign that pitchers - who sometimes base their pitching strategy on SCOUTING reports prepared by Tocco-esque SCOUTS, not printouts from the Bill James Queeromatic 5000atron Machine - respect him, and therefore he might be a pretty good hitter?
And some people here remind me how out of touch with reality statheads can be.
Also, show me where I said walks are bad with RISP? I think BA is more important because unless he walks with the bases clogged, that's the only way runs score. You know, runs? That's how wins and losses are measured, in case you'd forgotten, and he's paid to drive them in.
How about here?
Quote from: Bonk on August 08, 2010, 11:41:48 AMYes, because drawing a walk when you're being pitched around in a shitty lineup < getting a hit. That's always been his problem. When pitchers have to bear down and get him out to get out of a jam, they can usually do it.
Anyway - Thrill is right. I think many people here agree with the contention that whatever contract Dunn gets on the market will probably be too long/too much.
But your stubborn dismissal of any stats other than RBI and BA with RISP is blockheaded. What would you think if someone summarily dismissed the value of advance scouting in baseball? You need scouting AND statistical information to evaluate players. I'm sure Tim Wilken has a lot of guys working for him who scout baseball players for a living. That stuff is extremely valuable - Batter X is vulnerable to certain pitch locations, or Pitcher Y has an anal fistula that flares up around pitch #80, so he loses a bit on his fastball.
But we're not professional scouts. We're just amateur numbnuts who watch a lot of baseball, but not nearly enough that our memory or perception of what a player can or can't do should override...actual historical information about what the player has done.
Quote from: Ivy6 on August 09, 2010, 08:20:46 PM
It's ok to want home runs, but you also need to pitch and score runs and play defense and hustle to actually play.
And this is why I suggested several pages ago that the Cubs sign Adam Dunn to pitch. You'd get pitching AND home runs.
I'm being slapped in the face with the memory of Redbeard claiming he would never want ARod on the Cubs because he was a jerk.
Quote from: Slaky on August 09, 2010, 09:21:09 PM
I'm being slapped in the face with the memory of Redbeard claiming he would never want ARod on the Cubs because he was a jerk.
How about this one?
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on October 05, 2009, 02:03:36 PM
Quote from: Dr. Nguyen Van Falk on October 05, 2009, 01:00:54 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on October 05, 2009, 12:50:19 PM
You seem to be dodging my real question. Are you saying that his behavior is OK, and that he deserves absolutely no backlash assuming the facts are as reported?
I think he deserves to take some grief for his actions. That said, as Pen notes, he's one of the guys that got them to this point in the first place.
My bigger quibble is with this (a far cry from saying he deserves more than "absolutely no backlash" for this behavior)...
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on October 05, 2009, 11:48:20 AM
If I were a GM, this guy would be on my list of players I wouldn't get near with Joe Francis' cock.
Are you saying you wouldn't want this CLUBHOUSE CANCER anywhere near the Cubs, for example?
Because that would be a ludicrous thing to say.
It's less about him being a "Clubhouse Cancer", and more about the fact that I'd be nervous paying this guy an average of $19M over seven years when he clearly doesn't take care of himself...and apparently, has some pretty shitty judgment to go along with it. If there's anything we've learned recently from the thrilling action of Cubs baseball...it should be the damage of bad/risky contracts that you can't unload.
Here's Cabrera's contract schedule: 08:$11.3M, 09:$15M, 10:$20M, 11:$20M, 12:$21M, 13:$21M, 14:$22M, 15:$22M
Sorry, you can have that. Also, First Basemen with low .900 OPS basically grow on trees. There were 12 of them that had a qualifying number of ABs. Cabrera was eighth on the list.
http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?teamPosCode=3&statType=1&timeFrame=1&c_id=mlb&statSet1=2&sitSplit=&venueID=§ion1=1&subScope=pos&baseballScope=mlb&timeSubFrame=2009&&sortByStat=OPS
So yea...I don't really feel like I need him for that price.
.343/.430/.636/1.066 to date.
And, to a far lesser extent, this:
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=7316.0
(Which reminds me...)
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 08:33:30 PM
Anyway - Thrill is right. I think many people here agree with the contention that whatever contract Dunn gets on the market will probably be too long/too much.
That's been brought up in this thread quite a bit, but I'm not so sure Dunn is a lock for a massive, long-term contract. He was recently a free agent and all he could get was two years and $20 million from the Nationals. Granted, he had one of his worst seasons ever in his free agency year (an .889 OPS with probably no sacrifice flies), which may have deflated his value a bit. He's been better this year, but he's also two years older and I think there's still a perception around the league that he's severely flawed, which might be reflected in the Nats being unable to get a decent offer for him.
I don't know if he'll get much more than 3 years at $14-15 million a year. If I'm Jim Hendry -- and let's hope I never am -- I'd take a chance on him at that rate.
Quote from: Eli on August 09, 2010, 09:41:48 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 09, 2010, 08:33:30 PM
Anyway - Thrill is right. I think many people here agree with the contention that whatever contract Dunn gets on the market will probably be too long/too much.
That's been brought up in this thread quite a bit, but I'm not so sure Dunn is a lock for a massive, long-term contract. He was recently a free agent and all he could get was two years and $20 million from the Nationals. Granted, he had one of his worst seasons ever in his free agency year (an .889 OPS with probably no sacrifice flies), which may have deflated his value a bit. He's been better this year, but he's also two years older and I think there's still a perception around the league that he's severely flawed, which might be reflected in the Nats being unable to get a decent offer for him.
I don't know if he'll get much more than 3 years at $14-15 million a year. If I'm Jim Hendry -- and let's hope I never am -- I'd take a chance on him at that rate.
Good point, I forgot he only got a 2 year deal from the Nats. Now I just want Hendry to sign him - money be damned - so Bonk can start a thread to dissect every non-sac-fly-at-bat of SelfishDonkey's Cubs career.
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
EDIT to avoid being a DPD: Sign me up for Dunn at $15M/per. Steady enough numbers for me to feel fine with that. A pretty good guy too from all accounts.
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
PANK die bike crash
Quote from: Yeti on August 09, 2010, 11:21:35 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
PANK die bike crash
Do they have any suspects?
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
Oh fuck.
I didn't even realize that I was still "MAD" on my home computer.
Quote from: PANK! on August 10, 2010, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
Oh fuck.
I didn't even realize that I was still "MAD" on my home computer.
"JOn" almost posted here a few days after Bort was born.
But I will still make fun of your PANKheadedness.
Quote from: Bort on August 10, 2010, 08:35:55 AM
Quote from: PANK! on August 10, 2010, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: CT III on August 09, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Quote from: MAD on August 09, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on August 09, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
I never anticipated that I'd get throat punched just about weekly for that take on Cabrera last season.
Ok, so I missed one.
DesipioLand is a very unforgiving realm.
To all you youngsters out there: think before you type.
What have you done with PANK?
Oh fuck.
I didn't even realize that I was still "MAD" on my home computer.
"JOn" almost posted here a few days after Bort was born.
But I will still make fun of your PANKheadedness.
http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5298.msg216222#msg216222
I would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PMI would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
You're talking about Huey, aren't you? Leave the poor guy alone. He can't even log onto Desipio correctly.
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PM
I would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
*Raises hand and accepts blame*
Quote from: R-V on August 10, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PMI would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
You're talking about Huey, aren't you? Leave the poor guy alone. He can't even log onto Desipio correctly.
or name his kids appropriately.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 10, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 10, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PMI would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
You're talking about Huey, aren't you? Leave the poor guy alone. He can't even log onto Desipio correctly.
or name his kids appropriately.
Or quote the Simpsons correctly.
Quote from: Bort on August 10, 2010, 01:17:54 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 10, 2010, 01:15:53 PM
Quote from: R-V on August 10, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PMI would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
You're talking about Huey, aren't you? Leave the poor guy alone. He can't even log onto Desipio correctly.
or name his kids appropriately.
Or quote the Simpsons correctly.
Or fail to remember something I said years ago that makes me seem like an assclown.
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PM
I would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
Who the hell are you?
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PM
I would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
I agree.
Quote from: R-V on August 10, 2010, 12:23:14 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on August 10, 2010, 12:15:26 PMI would just like to take this opportunity to say that, while I appreciate statistics as much as the next guy, some of you guys are REALLY fucking annoying when you argue stats.
You're talking about Huey, aren't you? Leave the poor guy alone. He can't even log onto Desipio correctly.
Nah. If I was talking about Huey, I would have said YOUSE guys.
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
How soon we forget.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/dmvh1f.png)
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
I will blame him for sticking with Fukudome--and batting that fucking ballerina second for Christ's sake--in the LDS when it was clear that he couldn't hit shit, but I don't know how you could blame Lou for the fact that Mr. Rubber Fucking Chicken shit his boxers in Game 1, unless you wish to argue that Lou should have started Zambrano instead, which would be a pretty clear case of second-guessing.
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Quote from: PANK! on August 23, 2010, 06:41:22 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
I will blame him for sticking with Fukudome--and batting that fucking ballerina second for Christ's sake--in the LDS when it was clear that he couldn't hit shit, but I don't know how you could blame Lou for the fact that Mr. Rubber Fucking Chicken shit his boxers in Game 1, unless you wish to argue that Lou should have started Zambrano instead, which would be a pretty clear case of second-guessing.
We all know who you blame...a certain stubble-faced utility man with a penchant for grounding into double-plays at key moments.
Quote from: CT III on August 23, 2010, 07:14:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 23, 2010, 06:41:22 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
I will blame him for sticking with Fukudome--and batting that fucking ballerina second for Christ's sake--in the LDS when it was clear that he couldn't hit shit, but I don't know how you could blame Lou for the fact that Mr. Rubber Fucking Chicken shit his boxers in Game 1, unless you wish to argue that Lou should have started Zambrano instead, which would be a pretty clear case of second-guessing.
We all know who you blame...a certain stubble-faced utility man with a penchant for grounding into double-plays and botching double plays on the other end at key moments.
Among others, yes...
Quote from: PANK! on August 23, 2010, 08:18:41 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 23, 2010, 07:14:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on August 23, 2010, 06:41:22 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
I will blame him for sticking with Fukudome--and batting that fucking ballerina second for Christ's sake--in the LDS when it was clear that he couldn't hit shit, but I don't know how you could blame Lou for the fact that Mr. Rubber Fucking Chicken shit his boxers in Game 1, unless you wish to argue that Lou should have started Zambrano instead, which would be a pretty clear case of second-guessing.
We all know who you blame...a certain stubble-faced utility man with a penchant for grounding into double-plays and botching double plays on the other end at key moments.
Among others, yes...
(angerer)
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Except he didn't say that. He said "Lou didn't win here." Please continue trying to explain how that wasn't so dumb.
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Except he didn't say that. He said "Lou didn't win here." Please continue trying to explain how that wasn't so dumb.
The truth is, the Cubs are so terrible this season that not even nitpicking Al Yellon is fun anymore.
Quote from: CT III on August 23, 2010, 10:27:18 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Except he didn't say that. He said "Lou didn't win here." Please continue trying to explain how that wasn't so dumb.
The truth is, the Cubs are so terrible this season that not even nitpicking Al Yellon is fun anymore.
All we have to look forward to is next season's "Cubs Anal".
Quote from: Fork on August 23, 2010, 10:33:15 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 23, 2010, 10:27:18 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Except he didn't say that. He said "Lou didn't win here." Please continue trying to explain how that wasn't so dumb.
The truth is, the Cubs are so terrible this season that not even nitpicking Al Yellon is fun anymore.
All we have to look forward to is next season's "Cubs Anal".
Since Lee was on the cover of the last one, how about someone who can have a bad season without hurting the team? Like, say, Samardzija.
Quote from: Fork on August 23, 2010, 10:33:15 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 23, 2010, 10:27:18 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 10:13:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: PenPho on August 23, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Quote from: Night Man on August 23, 2010, 04:03:10 PM
Time to start rewriting history:
QuoteLou didn't win here, and I and others have criticized many of his lineup selections, strategic choices and bullpen use. But he is the most successful Cubs manager in my lifetime, with two straight division titles and three straight winning years; he was unable to leave us with the championship we so long for.
He was 316-293 with the Cubs, so I'd say he did win here. Trying to crap on Lou instead of, oh I don't know, blaming his boyfriend Dempster for walking the world in the playoffs is yet another good reason to Fire Al Yellon.
I'm very much in favor of Firing Al Yellon, but I think he probably has a billion more fireable offenses than pointing out, quite accurately, that Lou didn't win shit of real significance while managing the Cubs.
Is that Lou's fault in your view?
Are you asking me or Al?
I certainly don't want to speak for Al, I was just pointing out that of all the dumb shit he's said, this wasn't all that dumb.
He said Lou didn't win big, which he didn't.
Except he didn't say that. He said "Lou didn't win here." Please continue trying to explain how that wasn't so dumb.
The truth is, the Cubs are so terrible this season that not even nitpicking Al Yellon is fun anymore.
All we have to look forward to is next season's "Cubs Anal".
Sums up my entire life as a Cub fan perfectly. In fact, the Cubs have given us all anal.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 23, 2010, 04:49:30 PM
How soon we forget.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/dmvh1f.png)
Who's the Yeti-bait at lower right?
Quote from: Wheezer on August 23, 2010, 11:17:03 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on August 23, 2010, 04:49:30 PM
How soon we forget.
(http://i36.tinypic.com/dmvh1f.png)
Who's the Yeti-bait at lower right?
That's some kind of Steve Jobs' turtleneck tan line he's got going on there.
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn’t have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you’re reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you’re the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn’t about sabermetrics; there’s an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of “Cubbie-Tim” from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you’re still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader: ThrillhomoGross
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader: Thrillhomo
Gross
Intrepid Reader Yeti:Too old.
Quote from: Bort on September 03, 2010, 09:02:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader Thrillhomo:
Gross
Intrepid Reader Yeti:
Too old.
Intrepid Reader Bort:Too much vag
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: Bort on September 03, 2010, 09:02:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader Thrillhomo:
Gross
Intrepid Reader Yeti:
Too old.
Intrepid Reader Bort:
Too much vag
[tips cap]
Quote from: Bort on September 03, 2010, 09:37:55 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: Bort on September 03, 2010, 09:02:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader Thrillhomo:
Gross
Intrepid Reader Yeti:
Too old.
Intrepid Reader Bort:
Too much vag
[tips cap]
Intrepid Reader: Wife of WillBITCH
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 09:16:13 AM
Quote from: Bort on September 03, 2010, 09:02:23 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 03, 2010, 08:52:35 AM
Quote from: morpheus on September 03, 2010, 08:15:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 11:29:00 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 02, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
Quote from: Slaky on September 02, 2010, 10:48:33 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on September 02, 2010, 10:20:30 PM
Just happened upon this odd blog (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/) in my internet travels (which led me to finding Will Carroll's Flickr page and this pic of the man in a Mighty Power T (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/3096408922/)—not pictured here: Jenn Sterger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/823586508/)).
Curiosity piqued, I clicked over to the about page (http://praiseball.wordpress.com/about/)...
QuoteWe shouldn't have to explain sabermetrics to you. The fact that you're reading Praiseball Bospectus (and reading our about page, no less) suggests that you're the type of person already familiar with sabermetrics, you nerd. But this blog isn't about sabermetrics; there's an endless supply of other sites about that. This blog is instead about SABR. Not SABR, the organization (http://www.sabr.org/), but SABR, the people.
Practitioners of sabermetrics are most commonly called sabermetricians. The writers and zombie-slave commenter army from The Book Blog (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/) are starting to use saberist as of this writing [shudder]. But at PB, we prefer the style of "Cubbie-Tim" from Bleed Cubbie Blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/) as seen in his mostly-incoherent questions in a wonderful back-and-forth (http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/non_stathead_chronicles_bleed_cubbie_blue/) with that man of mystery, Tom Tango.
The petty feuds, terrible analysis, back-biting, and overall super dorkiness of everyone involved makes the world of SABR hilarious and sad at the same time. As long as you like baseball stats, of course. And you're still a giant nerd.
Mostly-incoherent:
Quote6. As the SABR stat evolves almost annual (URZ for example), why do some SABR continue to use the old manner while some use the newer one, which results in SABRs having different results to the same question (so to speak, could not think of a better way to phrase this)
(N.B.: Cubbie-Tim, is also the man behind this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/8/31/1661712/ot-neimi-agent-cost-neimi-hawks-job).)
The other stuff was indeed funny and sad - however, I just want to take this time to reiterate my dislike of Will Carroll. What a knob.
His constant need to make sure everyone knows he's super best friends with the Sterg is amusing. Like the kid in high school who grew up next door to the hot chick.
example (http://www.flickr.com/photos/injuryexpert/2815361621/in/photostream/)
He managed to have Twitpic'd one pic of her three (http://twitpic.com/1ozqj7) separate (http://twitpic.com/1ozqi5) times (http://twitpic.com/1ozqgw).
To be fair, that is a pretty good picture.
Intrepid Reader Thrillhomo:
Gross
Intrepid Reader Yeti:
Too old.
Intrepid Reader Bort:
Too much vag
Yeah, but check out that sheetrock.
You know, there I was, minding my own business when somebody directed me over to Al's happy playground again, to read his tales of obnoxious Korean Churchgoers invading the bleachers.
Well, for some reason I check BCB again tonight and found this lovely thought in his preview for tonight's game:
QuoteThis is the last game of the second-longest homestand of the year; the Cubs will play 16 of their final 22 games on the road (and that would be a tough schedule for a good team; perhaps we should be grateful that these games don't mean anything),
For fuck's sake.
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
Good. I need someone new to hate next year. He'll do nicely.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 09, 2010, 02:49:26 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
Good. I need someone new to hate next year. He'll do nicely.
I have faith that the Cubs will never stop providing us with new reasons to hate.
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 02:52:21 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on September 09, 2010, 02:49:26 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
Good. I need someone new to hate next year. He'll do nicely.
I have faith that the Cubs will never stop providing us with new reasons to hate.
It's gonna HAI!
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
Quote from: morpheus on September 09, 2010, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
[hangs head] Yes.
It dates back to a serindipitous typo I made on TMS. Back when I blogged.
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 03:47:31 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 09, 2010, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
[hangs head] Yes.
It dates back to a serindipitous typo I made on TMS. Back when I blogged.
Kerm knows that feeling
Quote from: Yeti on September 09, 2010, 03:48:31 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 03:47:31 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 09, 2010, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
[hangs head] Yes.
It dates back to a serindipitous typo I made on TMS. Back when I blogged.
Kerm knows that feeling
Who's Kerm?
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I'm glad that I have absolutely no idea who you guys are talking about.
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
See, this is why I turn to stats to analyze shit. Yellon's saying that he's a good defensive 2B. Then you say he sucks. I may have seen him play this year. May not. I don't know. I just can't remember it. However, here we have two completely contrasting viewpoints (and by the way, I trust yours more because Yellon is a dope), but the point remains that our eyes are relatively unreliable. They pretty much provide a Chuck-like confirmation bias. If you see Colvin make a couple nice throws, then one might deduce that he has an above average arm (also, statements like "he has an above average arm", I hate. What is average in this matter? And what's that based off of? Did you line up all the CFs and have them make a toss to the plate and judge it based off of that?). However, the assumption about Colvin could be completely wrong, but because we saw a couple nice throws once, any nice throw afterwards just affirms what we thought without regard to all the shitty throws/decisions he may have made. Although defensive metrics are an inexact science, I will still trust them over a fan's opinion. They provide more of a structured control to base assessments of players.
In short, Al sucks, stats rule, tits are awesome, and I love gashes /diatribe
Quote from: Yeti on September 10, 2010, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
See, this is why I turn to stats to analyze shit. Yellon's saying that he's a good defensive 2B. Then you say he sucks. I may have seen him play this year. May not. I don't know. I just can't remember it. However, here we have two completely contrasting viewpoints (and by the way, I trust yours more because Yellon is a dope), but the point remains that our eyes are relatively unreliable. They pretty much provide a Chuck-like confirmation bias. If you see Colvin make a couple nice throws, then one might deduce that he has an above average arm (also, statements like "he has an above average arm", I hate. What is average in this matter? And what's that based off of? Did you line up all the CFs and have them make a toss to the plate and judge it based off of that?). However, the assumption about Colvin could be completely wrong, but because we saw a couple nice throws once, any nice throw afterwards just affirms what we thought without regard to all the shitty throws/decisions he may have made. Although defensive metrics are an inexact science, I will still trust them over a fan's opinion. They provide more of a structured control to base assessments of players.
In short, Al sucks, stats rule, tits are awesome, and I love gashes /diatribe
Chuck-Like Confirmation Bias is one of the most overrated punk bands of the something something loud noises era.
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 10, 2010, 09:20:13 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 10, 2010, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
See, this is why I turn to stats to analyze shit. Yellon's saying that he's a good defensive 2B. Then you say he sucks. I may have seen him play this year. May not. I don't know. I just can't remember it. However, here we have two completely contrasting viewpoints (and by the way, I trust yours more because Yellon is a dope), but the point remains that our eyes are relatively unreliable. They pretty much provide a Chuck-like confirmation bias. If you see Colvin make a couple nice throws, then one might deduce that he has an above average arm (also, statements like "he has an above average arm", I hate. What is average in this matter? And what's that based off of? Did you line up all the CFs and have them make a toss to the plate and judge it based off of that?). However, the assumption about Colvin could be completely wrong, but because we saw a couple nice throws once, any nice throw afterwards just affirms what we thought without regard to all the shitty throws/decisions he may have made. Although defensive metrics are an inexact science, I will still trust them over a fan's opinion. They provide more of a structured control to base assessments of players.
In short, Al sucks, stats rule, tits are awesome, and I love gashes /diatribe
Chuck-Like Confirmation Bias is one of the most overrated punk bands of the something something loud noises era.
Eh, they put out a pretty good EP on Forkjoke Records.
Quote from: Bort on September 10, 2010, 09:44:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 10, 2010, 09:20:13 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 10, 2010, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
See, this is why I turn to stats to analyze shit. Yellon's saying that he's a good defensive 2B. Then you say he sucks. I may have seen him play this year. May not. I don't know. I just can't remember it. However, here we have two completely contrasting viewpoints (and by the way, I trust yours more because Yellon is a dope), but the point remains that our eyes are relatively unreliable. They pretty much provide a Chuck-like confirmation bias. If you see Colvin make a couple nice throws, then one might deduce that he has an above average arm (also, statements like "he has an above average arm", I hate. What is average in this matter? And what's that based off of? Did you line up all the CFs and have them make a toss to the plate and judge it based off of that?). However, the assumption about Colvin could be completely wrong, but because we saw a couple nice throws once, any nice throw afterwards just affirms what we thought without regard to all the shitty throws/decisions he may have made. Although defensive metrics are an inexact science, I will still trust them over a fan's opinion. They provide more of a structured control to base assessments of players.
In short, Al sucks, stats rule, tits are awesome, and I love gashes /diatribe
Chuck-Like Confirmation Bias is one of the most overrated punk bands of the something something loud noises era.
Eh, they put out a pretty good EP on Forkjoke Records.
Both of these things should exist as they do in this series of witticisms.
Quote from: Slaky on September 10, 2010, 10:49:38 AM
Quote from: Bort on September 10, 2010, 09:44:51 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on September 10, 2010, 09:20:13 AM
Quote from: Yeti on September 10, 2010, 08:41:08 AM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
See, this is why I turn to stats to analyze shit. Yellon's saying that he's a good defensive 2B. Then you say he sucks. I may have seen him play this year. May not. I don't know. I just can't remember it. However, here we have two completely contrasting viewpoints (and by the way, I trust yours more because Yellon is a dope), but the point remains that our eyes are relatively unreliable. They pretty much provide a Chuck-like confirmation bias. If you see Colvin make a couple nice throws, then one might deduce that he has an above average arm (also, statements like "he has an above average arm", I hate. What is average in this matter? And what's that based off of? Did you line up all the CFs and have them make a toss to the plate and judge it based off of that?). However, the assumption about Colvin could be completely wrong, but because we saw a couple nice throws once, any nice throw afterwards just affirms what we thought without regard to all the shitty throws/decisions he may have made. Although defensive metrics are an inexact science, I will still trust them over a fan's opinion. They provide more of a structured control to base assessments of players.
In short, Al sucks, stats rule, tits are awesome, and I love gashes /diatribe
Chuck-Like Confirmation Bias is one of the most overrated punk bands of the something something loud noises era.
Eh, they put out a pretty good EP on Forkjoke Records.
Both of these things should exist as they do in this series of witticisms.
I agree (sans the Gordon Lightfoot covers, natch).
Quote from: Yeti on September 09, 2010, 03:48:31 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 03:47:31 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 09, 2010, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
[hangs head] Yes.
It dates back to a serindipitous typo I made on TMS. Back when I blogged.
Kerm knows that feeling
Hey, why does Dolan get a free pass on his own site?
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 13, 2010, 04:31:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on September 09, 2010, 03:48:31 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 03:47:31 PM
Quote from: morpheus on September 09, 2010, 03:42:04 PM
Quote from: Bort on September 09, 2010, 01:34:32 PM
Quote from: Kermit IV on September 09, 2010, 12:46:45 PM
Quote from: Shooter on September 09, 2010, 12:45:37 PM
Quote from: Night Man on September 08, 2010, 11:14:22 PM
QuoteBarney looks REAL good in the field.
Smooth hands and good footwork, natural instincts. Looks like he can hit a little, too. He'll be a fine backup middle infielder next year.
Al's sporting a boner for Theriot 2 already. I've been to two games (98 more to go before you can take the following seriously) and both times Barney looked like the worst defender on the field. Screw Al and screw the Cubs' endless parade of middle infield midgets.
I'm intrigued by his zero walks in 37 PAs. And his .324 slugging.
Not me. I'm only intrigued by his 54 OPS+.
Whoa, that's sub-Neifi, but still above AAron Miles. He should have a pretty long career here.
I have to ask. The "AA" in "AAron Miles." Deliberate?
[hangs head] Yes.
It dates back to a serindipitous typo I made on TMS. Back when I blogged.
Kerm knows that feeling
Hey, why does Dolan get a free pass on his own site?
That's a fair point. I suppose it's because I was issued a Formal Apology, yet I've only received 15 non-roundup/comment of the week posts. I DEMAND MORE. That's one every 3 days. Fading star. Fad. Ing. Star.
Now, he's uncovering the big MLB bat conspiracy (http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700071/mlb-tyler-colvin-maple-bat-shattered-bat-batglove)
QuoteI welcome any response from Rawlings and/or MLB to this article.
It sure as hell won't be in the comments.
Quote from: Yeti on September 20, 2010, 03:15:37 PM
Now, he's uncovering the big MLB bat conspiracy (http://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/9/20/1700071/mlb-tyler-colvin-maple-bat-shattered-bat-batglove)
QuoteI welcome any response from Rawlings and/or MLB to this article.
It sure as hell won't be in the comments.
We need to stop the pernicious threat posed to this country by Big Maple!!!
Maybe we can recruit Andrew Breitbart to start a website about that.
I will admit, out of curiousity, I went over to BCB to see if Al had thrown a hissy-fit over the Sandberg stuff.
Instead, I saw this: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department)
4 paragraphs on how the Cubs are outsourcing Vine Line and their scorecard printing to a company in Cincinnati.
And there are like 25+ comments on it.
What.
The.
Fuck?
Quote from: CT III on November 04, 2010, 02:41:29 PM
I will admit, out of curiousity, I went over to BCB to see if Al had thrown a hissy-fit over the Sandberg stuff.
Instead, I saw this: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department)
4 paragraphs on how the Cubs are outsourcing Vine Line and their scorecard printing to a company in Cincinnati.
And there are like 25+ comments on it.
What.
The.
Fuck?
Important thoughts:
QuoteI wonder about the financial arrangement for the creative people
Had they been full time employees with benefits who will now become work for hire people without them?
What of them? I NEED CLOSURE.
Quote from: CT III on November 04, 2010, 02:41:29 PM
I will admit, out of curiousity, I went over to BCB to see if Al had thrown a hissy-fit over the Sandberg stuff.
Instead, I saw this: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department)
4 paragraphs on how the Cubs are outsourcing Vine Line and their scorecard printing to a company in Cincinnati.
And there are like 25+ comments on it.
What.
The.
Fuck?
QuoteNo, Cubs publications aren't being sent to India -- just Cincinnati. (Insert joke here.)
Take it away, Fork!
Quote from: Eli on November 04, 2010, 02:49:32 PM
Quote from: CT III on November 04, 2010, 02:41:29 PM
I will admit, out of curiousity, I went over to BCB to see if Al had thrown a hissy-fit over the Sandberg stuff.
Instead, I saw this: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/11/4/1792196/cubs-outsource-publications-department)
4 paragraphs on how the Cubs are outsourcing Vine Line and their scorecard printing to a company in Cincinnati.
And there are like 25+ comments on it.
What.
The.
Fuck?
QuoteNo, Cubs publications aren't being sent to India -- just Cincinnati. (Insert joke here.)
Take it away, Fork!
Yellon's reality elicits more facepalms than a million Forkjokes.
Banned from Facebook (http://www.slate.com/id/2262544/) access. Oh, wait, is this Al?
If he (a Howard Dean supporter) only knew who he was emulating.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 10, 2010, 10:09:44 AM
Banned from Facebook (http://www.slate.com/id/2262544/) access. Oh, wait, is this Al?
If he (a Howard Dean supporter) only knew who he was emulating.
Following up on that: http://www.slate.com/id/2274216/
I don't pay very much attention to that site. Things like this are the reason:
"Should The Cubs Offer Kosuke Fukudome To The Phillies?
by Al Yellon on Dec 6, 2010 9:30 AM CST in News"
This thoughtful article addresses the Phillies needs now that Jayson Werth has been made the second richest person in the world. If some of you are permitted to go there, maybe you could ask why we should care?
Today, after 308 words and a player by player comparison of the 1976 team to this team (seriously), Al asks:
"What more can I really say?"
615 words is the answer.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2011, 11:00:34 PM
Today, after 308 words and a player by player comparison of the 1976 team to this team (seriously), Al asks:
"What more can I really say?"
615 words is the answer.
Since we all know everything Al spews out is going to be tripe, why waste the time in going to read it?
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2011, 08:30:19 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2011, 11:00:34 PM
Today, after 308 words and a player by player comparison of the 1976 team to this team (seriously), Al asks:
"What more can I really say?"
615 words is the answer.
Since we all know everything Al spews out is going to be tripe, why waste the time in going to read it?
Who the hell is Al?
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2011, 08:30:19 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2011, 11:00:34 PM
Today, after 308 words and a player by player comparison of the 1976 team to this team (seriously), Al asks:
"What more can I really say?"
615 words is the answer.
Since we all know everything Al spews out is going to be tripe, why waste the time in going to read it?
I didn't read the whole thing. I was curious to see if he'd thrown in the towel after the homestand. Seems like he did. Then I saw the ubiquitous "What else can I say?" and threw the rest into Word and pulled up the stats. Every time he says, "What else can I say?" he seems to have a lot to say.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 02, 2011, 09:02:17 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 02, 2011, 08:30:19 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 01, 2011, 11:00:34 PM
Today, after 308 words and a player by player comparison of the 1976 team to this team (seriously), Al asks:
"What more can I really say?"
615 words is the answer.
Since we all know everything Al spews out is going to be tripe, why waste the time in going to read it?
I didn't read the whole thing. I was curious to see if he'd thrown in the towel after the homestand. Seems like he did. Then I saw the ubiquitous "What else can I say?" and threw the rest into Word and pulled up the stats. Every time he says, "What else can I say?" he seems to have a lot to say.
I get it, you found someone wronger than Internet Chuck.
Bumped for Yellon's newest underling:
http://chicago.sbnation.com/authors/andy-dolan
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 06, 2011, 10:37:37 AM
Bumped for Yellon's newest underling:
http://chicago.sbnation.com/authors/andy-dolan
At least according to Chuck'd
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 06, 2011, 10:55:07 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 06, 2011, 10:37:37 AM
Bumped for Yellon's newest underling:
http://chicago.sbnation.com/authors/andy-dolan
At least according to Chuck'd
Yellon is a part of Baseball Nation:
http://bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/6/3/2204775/join-us-at-baseball-nation
Al no longer edits SB Nation and the new guy, Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk fame asked if I wanted to throw a few columns their way.
The best is that when Al and I are the two most recent guys to write about the Cubs, our pictures will go right next to each other.
Damn, I'm going to miss Alvin's insightful Blackhawks write-ups.
Must say that is one slick sportcoat Andy. But where's the tie and straw boater?
Quote from: thehawk on June 06, 2011, 01:33:01 PM
Must say that is one slick sportcoat Andy. But where's the tie and straw boater?
The same sport coat he wore to Tonkfest.
Did he stop at Glamour Shots on his way to Galway Bay?
He wore that sportscoat at his Bar Mitzvah and it still fits.
Today, Pollyellon provided this nugget in a blog entry about managers who resigned "shockingly".
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/23/2240084/jim-riggleman-resigns-washington-nationals-news-five-shocking-managerial-resignations
"June 1991, Don Zimmer, Chicago Cubs: Zimmer's Cubs were struggling, two years past the time when he led them to the NL East title. In a move presaging Riggleman's, Zimmer demanded to know his contract status from GM Jim Frey -- one of Zim's predecessors as Cubs' manager. Frey, who was out of his element in the front office, dithered, and so Zimmer resigned with the team record 18-19. Though he coached for several teams for years after that, he never managed again. His replacement, Jim Essian, finished the 1991 season -- and also never managed in the majors again. Slogan: "The Cubs managing job: get it, and it'll be your last."
Now 20 years has a way of deteriorating brain cells. But does anyone here recall Zimmer going away as part of a "shocking resignation"? And wasn't it in May of 1991, and not June?
Am I drunk here? Or is Al just being Al?
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 23, 2011, 05:08:51 PM
Today, Pollyellon provided this nugget in a blog entry about managers who resigned "shockingly".
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/23/2240084/jim-riggleman-resigns-washington-nationals-news-five-shocking-managerial-resignations
"June 1991, Don Zimmer, Chicago Cubs: Zimmer's Cubs were struggling, two years past the time when he led them to the NL East title. In a move presaging Riggleman's, Zimmer demanded to know his contract status from GM Jim Frey -- one of Zim's predecessors as Cubs' manager. Frey, who was out of his element in the front office, dithered, and so Zimmer resigned with the team record 18-19. Though he coached for several teams for years after that, he never managed again. His replacement, Jim Essian, finished the 1991 season -- and also never managed in the majors again. Slogan: "The Cubs managing job: get it, and it'll be your last."
Now 20 years has a way of deteriorating brain cells. But does anyone here recall Zimmer going away as part of a "shocking resignation"? And wasn't it in May of 1991, and not June?
Am I drunk here? Or is Al just being Al?
May 22, 1991 (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-05-22/sports/1991142038_1_zimmer-cubs-altobelli)
Where is Andy Bagnatto?
Well, I also found this link and copied it onto the comment under his article.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/7/22/1581952/who-should-replace-lou-piniella-as
I feel some type of ban coming my direction. Damn me and my facts.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 23, 2011, 05:13:36 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 23, 2011, 05:08:51 PM
Today, Pollyellon provided this nugget in a blog entry about managers who resigned "shockingly".
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/23/2240084/jim-riggleman-resigns-washington-nationals-news-five-shocking-managerial-resignations
"June 1991, Don Zimmer, Chicago Cubs: Zimmer's Cubs were struggling, two years past the time when he led them to the NL East title. In a move presaging Riggleman's, Zimmer demanded to know his contract status from GM Jim Frey -- one of Zim's predecessors as Cubs' manager. Frey, who was out of his element in the front office, dithered, and so Zimmer resigned with the team record 18-19. Though he coached for several teams for years after that, he never managed again. His replacement, Jim Essian, finished the 1991 season -- and also never managed in the majors again. Slogan: "The Cubs managing job: get it, and it'll be your last."
Now 20 years has a way of deteriorating brain cells. But does anyone here recall Zimmer going away as part of a "shocking resignation"? And wasn't it in May of 1991, and not June?
Am I drunk here? Or is Al just being Al?
May 22, 1991 (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-05-22/sports/1991142038_1_zimmer-cubs-altobelli)
Where is Andy Bagnatto?
As I recall it he was fired. And that's what the LA Times says too.
http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-19/sports/sp-602_1_cubs-essian
Quote from: morpheus on June 23, 2011, 05:17:21 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 23, 2011, 05:13:36 PM
Quote from: Lance Dicksons Arm on June 23, 2011, 05:08:51 PM
Today, Pollyellon provided this nugget in a blog entry about managers who resigned "shockingly".
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/23/2240084/jim-riggleman-resigns-washington-nationals-news-five-shocking-managerial-resignations
"June 1991, Don Zimmer, Chicago Cubs: Zimmer's Cubs were struggling, two years past the time when he led them to the NL East title. In a move presaging Riggleman's, Zimmer demanded to know his contract status from GM Jim Frey -- one of Zim's predecessors as Cubs' manager. Frey, who was out of his element in the front office, dithered, and so Zimmer resigned with the team record 18-19. Though he coached for several teams for years after that, he never managed again. His replacement, Jim Essian, finished the 1991 season -- and also never managed in the majors again. Slogan: "The Cubs managing job: get it, and it'll be your last."
Now 20 years has a way of deteriorating brain cells. But does anyone here recall Zimmer going away as part of a "shocking resignation"? And wasn't it in May of 1991, and not June?
Am I drunk here? Or is Al just being Al?
May 22, 1991 (http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1991-05-22/sports/1991142038_1_zimmer-cubs-altobelli)
Where is Andy Bagnatto?
As I recall it he was fired. And that's what the LA Times says too.
http://articles.latimes.com/1991-10-19/sports/sp-602_1_cubs-essian
Not only that, but Zimmer's issue was not with Jim Frey, who not only hired Zimmer but was a boyhood friend of his from Cincinnati-- but, rather, Don Grenesko aka "The Crane Kenney of his Day" who was the "suit" half of the General Mangement team (Frey being the "baseball" half). I may have thought that Eric Dickerson had been traded for Jim Everett but believe me when I state that I can recall with absolute clarity that Zimmer ripped Grenesko--who was the one who effectively tossed Zimmer out on his metal-plated head-- on his way out the door.
After it was clear the the Free Agent signings of Dave Smith and Danny Jackson had gone *BLAMMO*, Jim Frey was nothing more than a lame duck by late May.
Holy shit Al's turning senile.
Al has acknowledged the error.
Didn't Harry and Steve go on a rant during a rain delay ripping the entire team and the management? If I'm right they got credit from some for expediting Zim's exit and replied that announcers don't get managers fired or somesuch. Or was that 1986? Fuck.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 23, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Didn't Harry and Steve go on a rant during a rain delay ripping the entire team and the management? If I'm right they got credit from some for expediting Zim's exit and replied that announcers don't get managers fired or somesuch. Or was that 1986? Fuck.
Piece of rhino-scat George Frazier was all asshurt after he got traded or released or shot into the center of the sun or what have you when he suggested that the players were more concerned about what Harry Caray said than anything. Pretty sure what prompted it was Harry ripping on Frazier for being bad at baseball and I'm pretty sure that Frazier's remarks prompted Harry to rip him again. That happened in 1986, perhaps that's what you were thinking of?
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 23, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Didn't Harry and Steve go on a rant during a rain delay ripping the entire team and the management? If I'm right they got credit from some for expediting Zim's exit and replied that announcers don't get managers fired or somesuch. Or was that 1986? Fuck.
Five games into Jim Essian's tenure, not-quite-16-year-old T.J. and three of his sophomor(ic)e friends spent Memorial Day at Wrigley Field for a matchup against Les Expos. Essian was showing no evidence that his tenure wouldn't be 35 years and feature at least 30 World Championships with the Cubs at that point. Anyway, the game had three rain delays, some drunk dude from Davenport and his pornstache lost his friends and sat next to us during the delay, buying us beers. I am sure that Harry was three sheets to the wind at that point, and Stone was probably still butthurt that Grenesko didn't fire Frey too and make Stone GM. So unless they were showing the 1971 World Series highlights again (in LUXURIOUS, FUTURISTIC THREE RIVERS STADIUM!) , they would have the opposing team's announcers in the booth. But the Expos announcers probably couldn't speak English, so what else is there to do?
Quote from: PANK! on June 24, 2011, 07:32:38 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 23, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Didn't Harry and Steve go on a rant during a rain delay ripping the entire team and the management? If I'm right they got credit from some for expediting Zim's exit and replied that announcers don't get managers fired or somesuch. Or was that 1986? Fuck.
Piece of rhino-scat George Frazier was all asshurt after he got traded or released or shot into the center of the sun or what have you when he suggested that the players were more concerned about what Harry Caray said than anything. Pretty sure what prompted it was Harry ripping on Frazier for being bad at baseball and I'm pretty sure that Frazier's remarks prompted Harry to rip him again. That happened in 1986, perhaps that's what you were thinking of?
Self-quoting douche...
Here's (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-08-19/sports/8603020378_1_cubs-george-frazier-dick) some good stuff (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/harry-caray/featured/4) I found on the interwebs (http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-3830854.html).
From the first article:
QuoteRegarding his former teammates, Frazier added:
``The guys in the clubhouse are more worried about what Harry Caray says on television than what Dallas Green says, because Harry`s bigger. Harry has a bigger influence on the fans.``
Frazier said he heard about the trade on the radio on his way to O`Hare last Wednesday.
``I was slower than normal leaving the clubhouse,`` said Frazier. ``I decided to zip by the apartment because I forgot my briefcase. I was in a traffic jam downtown as I got on the interstate, so I turned on the radio, and WGN said there was a news flash: `The Cubs have traded Fontenot and Frazier for Ron Davis.` So I pulled off the freeway and zig-zagged back to the ballpark. Yosh Kawano (the Cubs` clubhouse man) had already cleaned out my locker.
``I talked to (assistant GM) John Cox for about five minutes that night. I`ve yet to talk to Dallas Green. He never did call.
Harry's retort (second link)
QuoteCUBS BROADCASTER Harry Caray after pitcher George Frazier joined outfielders Bob Dernier and pitcher Steve Trout in blaming Caray for their problems: ''Somebody should teach that guy (Frazier) how to pitch. How did he last two years as one of the most inept pitchers we have ever seen in Wrigley Field? If you made a graph of his work he probably has the highest mark of inefficiency of any pitcher in baseball.''
God damn does that quote make me miss Harry.
Finally, a détente in the third link:
QuoteEveryone is glad to see Harry Caray back broadcasting Cubs games - even George Frazier.
Last season Frazier accused Caray of a smear campaign after the Cubs dealt Frazier to the Minnesota Twins. But Frazier, who has pitched better for the Twins than he ever did for the Cubs, has decided to bury the hatchet some place besides Caray's back.
"When I left here, I ripped Harry pretty good," said Frazier, who blamed Caray for his unpopularity with fans. "I think that was more frustration than anything."
Also, the fact that Harry was right, you scum-sucking bucket of shit, George.
Awesome. Thanks.
Quote from: PANK! on June 24, 2011, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 24, 2011, 07:32:38 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 23, 2011, 10:14:15 PM
Didn't Harry and Steve go on a rant during a rain delay ripping the entire team and the management? If I'm right they got credit from some for expediting Zim's exit and replied that announcers don't get managers fired or somesuch. Or was that 1986? Fuck.
Piece of rhino-scat George Frazier was all asshurt after he got traded or released or shot into the center of the sun or what have you when he suggested that the players were more concerned about what Harry Caray said than anything. Pretty sure what prompted it was Harry ripping on Frazier for being bad at baseball and I'm pretty sure that Frazier's remarks prompted Harry to rip him again. That happened in 1986, perhaps that's what you were thinking of?
Self-quoting douche...
Here's (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-08-19/sports/8603020378_1_cubs-george-frazier-dick) some good stuff (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/keyword/harry-caray/featured/4) I found on the interwebs (http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-3830854.html).
From the first article:
QuoteRegarding his former teammates, Frazier added:
``The guys in the clubhouse are more worried about what Harry Caray says on television than what Dallas Green says, because Harry`s bigger. Harry has a bigger influence on the fans.``
Frazier said he heard about the trade on the radio on his way to O`Hare last Wednesday.
``I was slower than normal leaving the clubhouse,`` said Frazier. ``I decided to zip by the apartment because I forgot my briefcase. I was in a traffic jam downtown as I got on the interstate, so I turned on the radio, and WGN said there was a news flash: `The Cubs have traded Fontenot and Frazier for Ron Davis.` So I pulled off the freeway and zig-zagged back to the ballpark. Yosh Kawano (the Cubs` clubhouse man) had already cleaned out my locker.
``I talked to (assistant GM) John Cox for about five minutes that night. I`ve yet to talk to Dallas Green. He never did call.
Harry's retort (second link)
QuoteCUBS BROADCASTER Harry Caray after pitcher George Frazier joined outfielders Bob Dernier and pitcher Steve Trout in blaming Caray for their problems: ''Somebody should teach that guy (Frazier) how to pitch. How did he last two years as one of the most inept pitchers we have ever seen in Wrigley Field? If you made a graph of his work he probably has the highest mark of inefficiency of any pitcher in baseball.''
God damn does that quote make me miss Harry.
Finally, a détente in the third link:
QuoteEveryone is glad to see Harry Caray back broadcasting Cubs games - even George Frazier.
Last season Frazier accused Caray of a smear campaign after the Cubs dealt Frazier to the Minnesota Twins. But Frazier, who has pitched better for the Twins than he ever did for the Cubs, has decided to bury the hatchet some place besides Caray's back.
"When I left here, I ripped Harry pretty good," said Frazier, who blamed Caray for his unpopularity with fans. "I think that was more frustration than anything."
Also, the fact that Harry was right, you scum-sucking bucket of shit, George.
Didn't Muhammed Ali have the last word with Frazier?
Quote from: CBStew on June 24, 2011, 11:47:20 AM
Didn't Muhammed Ali have the last word with Frazier?
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 24, 2011, 11:50:50 AM
Quote from: CBStew on June 24, 2011, 11:47:20 AM
Didn't Muhammed Ali have the last word with Frazier?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/maltwisted/blog/chork.png)
I swee what you did there, and I approve.
Quote from: PANK! on June 24, 2011, 11:20:56 AM
Harry's retort (second link)
QuoteCUBS BROADCASTER Harry Caray after pitcher George Frazier joined outfielders Bob Dernier and pitcher Steve Trout in blaming Caray for their problems: ''Somebody should teach that guy (Frazier) how to pitch. How did he last two years as one of the most inept pitchers we have ever seen in Wrigley Field? If you made a graph of his work he probably has the highest mark of inefficiency of any pitcher in baseball.''
God damn does that quote make me miss Harry.
ERA+ of 62 in 1985 and 75 in 1986 before the trade. Harry was definitely on to something.
Killer sixth-grade school newspaper headline.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/s13v2q.png)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 28, 2011, 07:53:44 PM
Killer sixth-grade school newspaper headline.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/s13v2q.png)
Al asked, I'll answer:
Their manager quit just as the team was showing signs of life. Seeing that they're very much in the Wild Card race, maybe an experienced manager would be just the ticket. Just so happens they have one on their payroll as a "special adviser." This way, Davey can enjoy half a season as manager, Jack McKeon-style, and then ride off into the sunset as the Nats install Ryne Sandberg as their next manager to fail.
Quote from: Brownie on June 28, 2011, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 28, 2011, 07:53:44 PM
Killer sixth-grade school newspaper headline.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/s13v2q.png)
Al asked, I'll answer:
Their manager quit just as the team was showing signs of life. Seeing that they're very much in the Wild Card race, maybe an experienced manager would be just the ticket. Just so happens they have one on their payroll as a "special adviser." This way, Davey can enjoy half a season as manager, Jack McKeon-style, and then ride off into the sunset as the Nats install Ryne Sandberg as their next manager to fail.
I'm really glad I subscribed to TJ's newsletter, and I suggest everyone else do likewise.
Al has totally met Jim Hendry a couple of times. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/14/2274128/the-future-of-jim-hendry-and-the-cubs) His take on his future. Al thinks Oneri Fleita deserves Hendry's job. Why not promote him when he's had such a proven record of success I says.
Quote from: BH on July 18, 2011, 09:53:57 AM
Al has totally met Jim Hendry a couple of times. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/14/2274128/the-future-of-jim-hendry-and-the-cubs) His take on his future. Al thinks Oneri Fleita deserves Hendry's job. Why not promote him when he's had such a proven record of success I says.
Except that there's no way Oneri would continue to work for the Cubs if Hendry was fired.
Idiots...doing idiot things...because they're idiots... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/21/2287307/fangraphs-the-chicago-cubs-need-less-jim-hendry)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 03, 2011, 08:54:51 AM
Idiots...doing idiot things...because they're idiots... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/21/2287307/fangraphs-the-chicago-cubs-need-less-jim-hendry)
What the fuck.
Quote from: Slaky on August 03, 2011, 08:57:08 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 03, 2011, 08:54:51 AM
Idiots...doing idiot things...because they're idiots... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/21/2287307/fangraphs-the-chicago-cubs-need-less-jim-hendry)
What the fuck.
What's not funny about typing like British people talk, my good Sir? HAHA.
Quote from: BH on August 03, 2011, 09:02:14 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 03, 2011, 08:57:08 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 03, 2011, 08:54:51 AM
Idiots...doing idiot things...because they're idiots... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/7/21/2287307/fangraphs-the-chicago-cubs-need-less-jim-hendry)
What the fuck.
What's not funny about typing like British people talk, my good Sir? HAHA.
Ha! Ha! Seriously - what the fuck.
Anyone want to claim this?
(http://oi52.tinypic.com/14eauc2.jpg)
Quote from: PenPho on October 14, 2011, 04:02:03 PM
Anyone want to claim this?
(http://oi52.tinypic.com/14eauc2.jpg)
I'm assuming the guy who owns this site but is never here anymore
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on October 14, 2011, 04:21:15 PM
Quote from: PenPho on October 14, 2011, 04:02:03 PM
Anyone want to claim this?
(http://oi52.tinypic.com/14eauc2.jpg)
I'm assuming the guy who owns this site but is never here anymore
If so, I'm okay with him not contributing here anymore if he's up to stuff like that. Hilarious.
BCB International (http://blastboxers.com/), is doing a substantial business selling protective "Bomb Boxers" (IED-secure underwear) to American servicemen.
"Oh thank God," Theo thought. "Al Yellon GETS IT." (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/19/2499077/theo-epstein-guide-cubs-fans)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2011, 02:25:13 PM
"Oh thank God," Theo thought. "Al Yellon GETS IT." (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/19/2499077/theo-epstein-guide-cubs-fans)
I am not clicking on that fucking link.
I swear to God you are going make me hate you more than Apex does.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2011, 02:25:13 PM
"Oh thank God," Theo thought. "Al Yellon GETS IT." (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/19/2499077/theo-epstein-guide-cubs-fans)
Jesus Christ that was more eye-wateringly retarded than Al's typical tripe. What a fuckmonkey.
Quote from: flannj on October 21, 2011, 02:42:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2011, 02:25:13 PM
"Oh thank God," Theo thought. "Al Yellon GETS IT." (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/19/2499077/theo-epstein-guide-cubs-fans)
I am not clicking on that fucking link.
I swear to God you are going make me hate you more than Apex does.
Well at least that would make sense. I haven't even clicked it. The thing was linked on Crazy Rumor Guy in between instructions for reading a web page.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 21, 2011, 02:25:13 PM
"Oh thank God," Theo thought. "Al Yellon GETS IT." (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2011/10/19/2499077/theo-epstein-guide-cubs-fans)
As long as "IT" is fatal anal warts, I'm on board.
That might be the dumbest thing I've ever read.
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2011, 04:03:11 PM
That might be the dumbest thing I've ever read.
Gauntlet, down.
Your move, Haugh, your move.
I think the inventor of the multipouch fanny pack has them all beat.
Went to BCB looking for the inevitable gnashing of teeth over the way the Rickettses are raping the precious bleachers. Every BCBer is probably already asleep (or having sex with the likes of Jeff Samardzija or Darwin Barney at Cubs Convention), so there was nothing yet, but I did find this TRAGEDY (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/1/9/2694617/bcb-site-note)! Where will I find expert analysis of my Cubbies from mouthbreathing anonymous Internet commenters now?!
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 14, 2012, 09:36:46 PM
Went to BCB looking for the inevitable gnashing of teeth over the way the Rickettses are raping the precious bleachers. Every BCBer is probably already asleep (or having sex with the likes of Jeff Samardzija or Darwin Barney at Cubs Convention), so there was nothing yet, but I did find this TRAGEDY (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/1/9/2694617/bcb-site-note)! Where will I find expert analysis of my Cubbies from mouthbreathing anonymous Internet commenters now?!
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 15, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Al doesn't care because he can't see those changes from 'his' seats.
I also love that he doesn't know that they already show pitch speed and count at Wrigley.
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Quote from: Pre on January 15, 2012, 12:36:04 PM
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Don't worry about that. They'll be able to make up for that by charging a lot more.
Quote from: Pre on January 15, 2012, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 15, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Al doesn't care because he can't see those changes from 'his' seats.
I also love that he doesn't know that they already show pitch speed and count at Wrigley.
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Sucks for the owners of the rooftops on Sheffield, too.
Quote from: Fork on January 15, 2012, 06:37:49 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 15, 2012, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 15, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Al doesn't care because he can't see those changes from 'his' seats.
I also love that he doesn't know that they already show pitch speed and count at Wrigley.
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Sucks for the owners of the rooftops on Sheffield, too.
They wouldn't be allowed to raise their platforms?
Quote from: Canadouche on January 15, 2012, 10:09:46 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 15, 2012, 06:37:49 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 15, 2012, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 15, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Al doesn't care because he can't see those changes from 'his' seats.
I also love that he doesn't know that they already show pitch speed and count at Wrigley.
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Sucks for the owners of the rooftops on Sheffield, too.
They wouldn't be allowed to raise their platforms?
Not without City Council antics if they're still below the maximum.
Quote from: Fork on January 15, 2012, 06:37:49 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 15, 2012, 12:36:04 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 15, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
QuoteThis is an outstanding idea. It will bring some more information (including pitch counts and pitch speeds) into Wrigley without overwhelming the park, and without doing anything to the existing scoreboard. I know some people are vehemently against such boards. Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Business Operations, took a poll in the business management session after this was revealed, asking if people wanted a board showing replays. It was about 60/40 in favor.
I agree with Al. Let's replace left field too.
Al doesn't care because he can't see those changes from 'his' seats.
I also love that he doesn't know that they already show pitch speed and count at Wrigley.
It's hard to tell from the mock up drawing that Todd Rickets did, but this seems like it will actually decrease the number of seats available.
Sucks for the owners of the rooftops on Sheffield, too.
Are the proposed changes higher than the current bleachers? It's hard to tell from the one rendering I saw, but I think they may change the angle of the seating by raising up the front rows to make room for the new screen, which leaves the back row in the same spot.
They should do it to left field too. Keep the bleachers more or less symmetrical looking, even though they aren't really symmetrical.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 14, 2012, 09:36:46 PM
Went to BCB looking for the inevitable gnashing of teeth over the way the Rickettses are raping the precious bleachers. Every BCBer is probably already asleep (or having sex with the likes of Jeff Samardzija or Darwin Barney at Cubs Convention), so there was nothing yet, but I did find this TRAGEDY (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/1/9/2694617/bcb-site-note)! Where will I find expert analysis of my Cubbies from mouthbreathing anonymous Internet commenters now?!
I love that the man who himself could use a team of editors actually edited that piece of shit.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 14, 2012, 09:36:46 PM
Went to BCB looking for the inevitable gnashing of teeth over the way the Rickettses are raping the precious bleachers. Every BCBer is probably already asleep (or having sex with the likes of Jeff Samardzija or Darwin Barney at Cubs Convention), so there was nothing yet, but I did find this TRAGEDY (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/1/9/2694617/bcb-site-note)! Where will I find expert analysis of my Cubbies from mouthbreathing anonymous Internet commenters now?!
Dolan, the door is open for you to take over the Cubs Anal brand.
Bump. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/4/25/2975331/cubs-lose-to-cardinals-5-1-all-wet)
(http://i.imgur.com/zmhRw.jpg)
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That a self-professed Cub fan have that little of a sense of humor really is stunning (but not ironic).
That attempt at small caps is abysmal.
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/3829793/20120425_ajl_bb6_016_extra_large.jpg)
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/4/25/2975331/cubs-lose-to-cardinals-5-1-all-wet#100227018
Quote from: Al YellonAdd one to the list of people who need to adjust their attitude.
That would be you.
Thanks for the clarification.
Even when he's just issuing these asinine warnings, Al's one shitty fucking writer.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 26, 2012, 05:32:52 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/4/25/2975331/cubs-lose-to-cardinals-5-1-all-wet#100227018
Quote from: Al YellonAdd one to the list of people who need to adjust their attitude.
That would be you.
Thanks for the clarification.
Even when he's just issuing these asinine warnings, Al's one shitty fucking writer.
Add to that Al's belief that he's a brilliant writer with the unique ability to capture the soul of the Cubs fan, and you get a formula for hate few can match. Not to mention his utter lack of taste, of course. Luckily, BCB is easily avoided. Except when I get a hankering for photos of some mundane ballpark maintenance taken from the L platform. At Sheridan.
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That man is the Walter Peck of Cubs bloggers.
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That man is the Walter Peck of Cubs bloggers.
Everything was fine until dickless here started banning everyone for no reason.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 26, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That man is the Walter Peck of Cubs bloggers.
Everything was fine until dickless here started banning everyone for no reason.
Is this true?
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 09:39:26 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 26, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That man is the Walter Peck of Cubs bloggers.
Everything was fine until dickless here started banning everyone for no reason.
Is this true?
Yes it's true.
This man has no dick.
I'm still baffled that he's the rep for all Cubs fans on SB Nation.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 26, 2012, 09:55:19 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 09:39:26 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on April 26, 2012, 09:08:25 PM
Quote from: CT III on April 26, 2012, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That man is the Walter Peck of Cubs bloggers.
Everything was fine until dickless here started banning everyone for no reason.
Is this true?
Yes it's true.
This man has no dick.
+1
Quote from: Eli on April 26, 2012, 09:58:58 PM
I'm still baffled that he's the rep for all Cubs fans on SB Nation.
It sickens me.
I suddenly wonder if someone could get a rise out of him by fervently advocating for shelf toilets at Wrigley.
Quote from: thehawk on April 26, 2012, 04:58:28 PM
Quote from: PANK! on April 26, 2012, 04:37:16 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 26, 2012, 04:32:22 PM
(points upward)
Go read that shit. Fucking incredible.
Al Yellon, folks.
It really is something to behold. He's such a humorless twat. Why anybody would participate in that community unironically is a mystery to me.
That a self-professed Cub fan have that little of a sense of humor really is stunning (but not ironic).
That the picture of Al all alone in the left field corner was taken by Paul Sullivan with this note (http://twitpic.com/9dsqv6):
QuoteSomeone in the left field corner is feeding the seagulls with stale nachos.
No, Paul. it's rancid bologna they're feeding the gulls. Have you not learned anything?
Quote from: Eli on April 26, 2012, 09:58:58 PM
I'm still baffled that he's the rep for all Cubs fans on SB Nation.
A lot of SB Nation bloggers feel the same way.
Quote from: Wheezer on April 26, 2012, 11:33:34 PM
I suddenly wonder if someone could get a rise out of him by fervently advocating for shelf toilets at Wrigley.
On the rare occasions that I get to go to Wrigley, I have avoided the mens' rooms since the day I saw a guy peeing into the sink.
Quote from: CBStew on April 27, 2012, 01:26:04 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 26, 2012, 11:33:34 PM
I suddenly wonder if someone could get a rise out of him by fervently advocating for shelf toilets at Wrigley.
On the rare occasions that I get to go to Wrigley, I have avoided the mens' rooms since the day I saw a guy peeing into the sink.
My bad.
But have you never peed in a sink before? It's the third or fourth best place to pee.
Thinking about seeing a game at Target Field? Here's a non-tour tour featuring park highlights like some other abandoned stadium (complete with more photos than Target itself), imagined grain silos, vague descriptions of seating where you wouldn't expect it whatever the shit that means, and the outrageous lack of a roof! (http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/10/3075498/target-field-tour-minnesota-twins-news) Enjoy!
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 27, 2012, 03:53:26 PM
Quote from: CBStew on April 27, 2012, 01:26:04 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on April 26, 2012, 11:33:34 PM
I suddenly wonder if someone could get a rise out of him by fervently advocating for shelf toilets at Wrigley.
On the rare occasions that I get to go to Wrigley, I have avoided the mens' rooms since the day I saw a guy peeing into the sink.
My bad.
But have you never peed in a sink before? It's the third or fourth best place to pee.
I failed to note in a timely fashion that I saved a litter of abandoned kittens by, in part, peeing in the sink. Two sinks, actually, but don't tell the neighbors.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 10, 2012, 08:57:27 PM
Thinking about seeing a game at Target Field? Here's a non-tour tour featuring park highlights like some other abandoned stadium (complete with more photos than Target itself), imagined grain silos, vague descriptions of seating where you wouldn't expect it whatever the shit that means, and the outrageous lack of a roof! (http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/10/3075498/target-field-tour-minnesota-twins-news) Enjoy!
Al in the comments:
QuoteDetroit & Denver probably should have built retractable-roof parks, too. Chicago and Boston have old parks that can't really be retrofitted.
Retractable roof for thee, but not for me. Or something.
I, for one, would enjoy the many gorgeous photos of the Wrigley Field roof.
Bumped for Al (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#storyjump) stealing the bit from...Chuck (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-now-for-something-that-could-have.html)?
Seriously. I'd have an easier time getting out of bed every morning and going to my trial if I was Jerry Sandusky than if I had actually been caught stealing a Cubs-related joke from Chuck.
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
This (https://twitter.com/dpfunk78/status/217076586959220736/photo/1/large) is gold:
(https://p.twimg.com/AwM2AXbCMAMePuy.jpg:large)
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
"Hey you forgot to tell me that you don't see me around here enough to share my opinion."
I thought that was pretty funny stuff.
Quote from: powen01 on June 25, 2012, 08:28:46 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
"Hey you forgot to tell me that you don't see me around here enough to share my opinion."
I thought that was pretty funny stuff.
His basis for BANNING is so arbitrary it's hilarious. Like, people who you might expect to be banned for daring to poke fun at Al but aren't. His blanket prohibition on ivychat ("that site") is awesome, especially considering that Chuck walked away from it last Fall.
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 08:35:25 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 25, 2012, 08:28:46 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
"Hey you forgot to tell me that you don't see me around here enough to share my opinion."
I thought that was pretty funny stuff.
His basis for BANNING is so arbitrary it's hilarious. Like, people who you might expect to be banned for daring to poke fun at Al but aren't. His blanket prohibition on ivychat ("that site") is awesome, especially considering that Chuck walked away from it last Fall.
And this is what got it started. Hard to believe that I wasn't snarky.
(http://www.obstructedview.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ivy-chat-plagiarized.jpg)
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 25, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
So his only defense now is that he has dementia?
Looks like he's really got a lot in common with Phil Rogers.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 25, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
Fuck.
Yeah.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 25, 2012, 08:58:49 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 25, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
Fuck.
Yeah.
Please, please, please let this get posted over there.
Quote from: Tonker on June 25, 2012, 09:09:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 25, 2012, 08:58:49 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 25, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
Fuck.
Yeah.
Please, please, please let this get posted over there.
I usually give less than two shits what happens on that site. Even when you guys post Al's greatest butthurt, I end up thinking he's kind of a lightweight and get bored. But this is fantastic. Please blow this man up like the Death Star and send me a postcard.
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 08:35:25 AM
Quote from: powen01 on June 25, 2012, 08:28:46 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
"Hey you forgot to tell me that you don't see me around here enough to share my opinion."
I thought that was pretty funny stuff.
His basis for BANNING is so arbitrary it's hilarious. Like, people who you might expect to be banned for daring to poke fun at Al but aren't. His blanket prohibition on ivychat ("that site") is awesome, especially considering that Chuck walked away from it last Fall.
Keep it down. You seem to have made his 'cool' club. You were being reasonable. You should try harder.
That link doesn't work for me. Anyone interested in screenshotting it for a bored housewife?
Quote from: Slaky on June 25, 2012, 10:36:38 AM
That link doesn't work for me. Anyone interested in screenshotting it for a bored housewife?
Hit refresh. Seems to work for me if I click, then F5
Quote from: Tonker on June 25, 2012, 09:09:31 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 25, 2012, 08:58:49 AM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on June 25, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
He had seen it before. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2005/5/5/21355/80846#1873000)
Fuck.
Yeah.
Please, please, please let this get posted over there.
Remember, folks, it's never too late to make a childish display of rejoining the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/51829889180/). Tell your friends.
Quote from: Slaky on June 25, 2012, 10:36:38 AM
That link doesn't work for me. Anyone interested in screenshotting it for a bored housewife?
(http://i49.tinypic.com/e5pnr7.jpg)
Since Yellon will probably go in and delete the exchange soon, might as well preserve it.
The people over there play Internet like children play house. Also, Al likes to say he already explained why he doesn't allow Ivy Chat links, but I can't find an explanation in that thread that doesn't use circular logic. I delete them because I don't allow them. I don't allow them because I explained why earlier. My head a splode.
"I'll accept your apology now."
Has anyone proved that Al and Chuck are different people?
Quote from: BH on June 25, 2012, 12:16:22 PM
Has anyone proved that Al and Chuck are different people?
There was a photo of an upside down Chuck Face resembling Yellon in the days of yore that made me laugh to beat the band. Fucking Ratto.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 25, 2012, 12:21:56 PM
Quote from: BH on June 25, 2012, 12:16:22 PM
Has anyone proved that Al and Chuck are different people?
There was a photo of an upside down Chuck Face resembling Yellon in the days of yore that made me laugh to beat the band. Fucking Ratto.
This is really an invitation to an astronomically predicated MorphShop triple pareidolia play.
Quote from: Wheezer on June 25, 2012, 01:09:56 PM
This is really an invitation to an astronomically predicated MorphShop triple pareidolia play.
I think I dated Morphshop Pareidolia's sister in high school.
Quote from: PANK! on June 25, 2012, 06:42:19 AM
DPD--I know many people get turned off by references to that Shithole of Despair, but the thread of comments (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/6/24/3114597/dead-team-sketch-cubs-news#106303667) pertaining to the BANNING is chock-full of unironic GOLD.
To be perfectly fair, who among us can really fault Al for this particular policy?
Quote from: Al YellonI do not want links from that site here.
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
As has been noted here, Al read and commented on Chuck's piece when he posted it originally. It is absolutely as pathetic as you characterized it here. All of it.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
I also don't think Al made a conscious decision to rip off Chuck. But I did enjoy watching Al handle the situation as defensively and poorly as possible.
Quote from: Eli on June 27, 2012, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
I also don't think Al made a conscious decision to rip off Chuck. But I did enjoy watching Al handle the situation as defensively and poorly as possible.
That's the takeaway. It's entirely possible he didn't recall it--even though Chuck did it several years and many of us readilly recall it-- because he is old and weird, but the fact that he becomes so unhinged whenever he gets called on his shit will never not get old for me. What a sad individual.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2012, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
As has been noted here, Al read and commented on Chuck's piece when he posted it originally. It is absolutely as pathetic as you characterized it here. All of it.
Do you remember everything you read and commented on 7 years ago?
...do you remember
anything you read and commented on 7 years ago? (It was from 2005, wasn't it?)
Are you sure that Chuck was even the first person to do a Dead Parrot Sketch parody about the Cubs?
Quote from: Eli on June 27, 2012, 11:23:05 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
I also don't think Al made a conscious decision to rip off Chuck. But I did enjoy watching Al handle the situation as defensively and poorly as possible.
This is a very good point, and a much better point imo than "argh, butthurt, Al ripped off Chuck!" Which is probably partly the reason Al got so defensive in the first place.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2012, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
As has been noted here, Al read and commented on Chuck's piece when he posted it originally. It is absolutely as pathetic as you characterized it here. All of it.
Do you remember everything you read and commented on 7 years ago?
...do you remember anything you read and commented on 7 years ago? (It was from 2005, wasn't it?)
Are you sure that Chuck was even the first person to do a Dead Parrot Sketch parody about the Cubs?
To me the point isn't whether he did it consciously or not, but the fact that he did something so lame a full seven years after Chuck did it. It's just a lesson in bad internetting, like the kind you teach at the local community college.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2012, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
As has been noted here, Al read and commented on Chuck's piece when he posted it originally. It is absolutely as pathetic as you characterized it here. All of it.
Do you remember everything you read and commented on 7 years ago?
...do you remember anything you read and commented on 7 years ago? (It was from 2005, wasn't it?)
Are you sure that Chuck was even the first person to do a Dead Parrot Sketch parody about the Cubs?
Intrepid Reader: HueyYes, I remember all those things.
Except where I parked my car.
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 12:10:57 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 27, 2012, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on June 27, 2012, 11:16:08 AM
So... Chuck stole an incredibly popular Python sketch years ago and applied it to the Cubs.
Then Al Yellon stole the same Python sketch and people are getting butthurt because they think that his inspiration was something Chuck wrote rather than the incredibly famous Python sketch itself? And they are accusing him of lacking unoriginality because Chuck -- rather than Monty Python -- did it first a few years back -- rather than nearly 40 years ago?
What's more likely - that Al stole a classic sketch from a universally known comedy troupe, or that he stole a parody of a sketch from a guy on the internet he's been known to butt heads with repeatedly?
As has been noted here, Al read and commented on Chuck's piece when he posted it originally. It is absolutely as pathetic as you characterized it here. All of it.
Do you remember everything you read and commented on 7 years ago?
...do you remember anything you read and commented on 7 years ago? (It was from 2005, wasn't it?)
Are you sure that Chuck was even the first person to do a Dead Parrot Sketch parody about the Cubs?
Chuck did it in 2004 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2004/07/dead-cubbies-sketch-cast-mr_19.html).
And again in 2005 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2005/05/and-now-for-something-completely.html).
And again in 2006 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2006/05/and-now-for-something-from-exactly-one.html).
And again in 2007 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2007/05/and-now-for-something-rather-familiar.html). (Only for the Cubs' roster to roar back and deliver a scatching FYC the rest of the year).
And again in 2009 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2009/08/and-now-for-something-not-used-in-two.html).
And again in 2010 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-now-for-something-that-could-have.html).
It's his shtick. You've got your weird photoshops. He's got his dead parrot.
I don't think Chuck's getting butthurt over it. He's amused and stickpoking, and stick pokes do a lot of damage when your skin is as super thin as Al's is.
As for your last question, I'm not sure if he's the first to do the Dead Parrot Sketch parody and make it about the Cubs, but I invite Chuck to explain to the rest of you's the connection between the Dead Parrot and Chuck and Al that dates back before the first declaration of death.
Besides, I'll suggest Chucky stole an idea of his own. Here, in 2005, he customized a Jewish funeral prayer for the Cubs (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2005/05/for-everyone-especially-al-one-of.html).
The Uncouth Sloth, in his pre-GROTA days, spent a week in July 2004 eulogizing the Cubs (http://liveweb.archive.org/http://uncouthsloth.blogspot.com/2004/07/funeral-sermon-for-tragic-death-i.html). I'm pretty sure Chuck saw that, too. However, I'm willing to bet Chuck will respond better to being called unoriginal, unfunny and unknowledgeable.
Quote from: Brownie on June 27, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
However, I'm willing to bet Chuck will respond better to being called unoriginal, unfunny and unknowledgeable.
What a shame that we'll never have the chance to know for sure.
Quote from: Brownie on June 27, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
And again in 2007 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2007/05/and-now-for-something-rather-familiar.html). (Only for the Cubs' roster to roar back and deliver a scatching FYC the rest of the year).
I'm going to call that my favorite FYC of all (especially since they made the playoffs in no small part due to Fonzie's huge September).
I hated that fucking sketch and wanted to make a blog out of Chuck's skin every year he did it. If you want to suggest a pollyanna like Yellon never once espied that sketch in any of the years Chuck did it (while not clucking to himself at how negative it was), then go ahead. Sort of reaches beyond plausibilty to me, though. But, like has been pointed out, that's not even the point--nobody here is really upset about the perceived theft but in fact rather delighted that Al's asshattery has allowed us to view him becoming unhinged yet again. I really don't sense any butthurt at that inconsequential dope but, rather, appreciation to him for uninentionally entertaining us during a shitty season.
Quote from: PANK! on June 27, 2012, 12:48:49 PM
Quote from: Brownie on June 27, 2012, 12:34:03 PM
And again in 2007 (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2007/05/and-now-for-something-rather-familiar.html). (Only for the Cubs' roster to roar back and deliver a scatching FYC the rest of the year).
I'm going to call that my favorite FYC of all (especially since they made the playoffs in no small part due to Fonzie's huge September).
I hated that fucking sketch and wanted to make a blog out of Chuck's skin every year he did it. If you want to suggest a pollyanna like Yellon never once espied that sketch in any of the years Chuck did it (while not clucking to himself at how negative it was), then go ahead.
I did own up (http://ivychat.blogspot.com/2007/07/flipped-little-over-four-years-ago-this.html) to that.
Here's what I think. I think Al remembered it and got pissed when he got called out on it, hence his banning me and deleting the posts less than an hour after I threw up the links.
I don't think it's plagiarism, but it's fun to call Al that. And his over-reaction suggests that he did know.
As to the funeral bit, I don't recall the Sloth's piece today, but as the Sloth and I used to dine semi-regularly in Park Ridge, it's not only possible but probable we talked about it in 2005 that led me to post the Kaddish take on it.
Ok. We can close the book on this one now.
I seriously cannot believe that this thread is 111 pages long.
You fucking people.
Quote from: Andy on June 24, 2008, 08:33:02 AM
When I read Al's "research yesterday" I e-mailed him about it.
QuoteTo: Al
From: Andy
I see that you did some research into the Banks Boulevard thing. Nice job. I did it several months ago, and it looks an awful lot like what you wrote today.
http://www.desipio.com/?p=1412
Hey, thanks for the ripoff. Keep up the good work.
He wrote me back:
QuoteAndy...
I didn't know about your post from last February. I ran through Banks' gamelogs today, probably the same way you did back then.
I know Morgan's put this on the air before. He's an idiot. They really SHOULD fire him.
If you're ever in the bleachers, I actually would like to meet you someday.
Best regards,
Al
Ooh, how tempting. So I wrote him back.
QuoteOh, well I wouldn't want to risk being banned again, this time from the bleachers.
I totally forgot about this. PLAGIARISM TREND!
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Stalker much? (I'm referring, of course, to your obsession of photographing pleasantly plump ladies)
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on August 11, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Best 2 out of 3 falls for a nacho helmet.
Quote from: Fork on August 12, 2012, 11:58:28 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on August 11, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Best 2 out of 3 falls for a nacho helmet.
Did Morph take that pic with Hawk's modified walkman? Such clarity.
Quote from: BH on August 13, 2012, 07:57:23 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 12, 2012, 11:58:28 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on August 11, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Best 2 out of 3 falls for a nacho helmet.
Did Morph take that pic with Hawk's modified walkman? Such clarity.
Actually, it's not a photo; it's a matte painting. Morts just made them stand like that for three hours.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 13, 2012, 09:57:43 AM
Quote from: BH on August 13, 2012, 07:57:23 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 12, 2012, 11:58:28 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on August 11, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Best 2 out of 3 falls for a nacho helmet.
Did Morph take that pic with Hawk's modified walkman? Such clarity.
Actually, it's not a photo; it's a matte painting. Morts just made them stand like that for three hours.
That's one handsome slampiece he's got there.
Quote from: Internet Apex on August 13, 2012, 10:08:05 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on August 13, 2012, 09:57:43 AM
Quote from: BH on August 13, 2012, 07:57:23 AM
Quote from: Fork on August 12, 2012, 11:58:28 AM
Quote from: Tollbooth Yeti on August 11, 2012, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: morpheus on August 11, 2012, 03:14:23 PM
The image of douche.
(http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq237/morph_album/2012-08-11_15-01-52_745.jpg)
Is that fat chick banging him?
Best 2 out of 3 falls for a nacho helmet.
Did Morph take that pic with Hawk's modified walkman? Such clarity.
Actually, it's not a photo; it's a matte painting. Morts just made them stand like that for three hours.
That's one handsome slampiece he's got there.
NEWSFLASH: Morts is actually Bob Ross.
Al says THEO IS WRONG (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/10/3478180/theo-epstein-cubs-future-2013-season), we should go for the title in 2013!
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:21:01 PM
Al says THEO IS WRONG (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/10/3478180/theo-epstein-cubs-future-2013-season), we should go for the title in 2013!
Fuck this guy dead.
The next time this thread gets bumped, there had better be topless pictures of Al.
Quote from: PenPho on October 10, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
The next time this thread gets bumped, there had better be topless pictures of Al.
Why would anyone what that?
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:21:01 PM
Al says THEO IS WRONG (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/10/3478180/theo-epstein-cubs-future-2013-season), we should go for the title in 2013!
Apparently my firms security systems have been recently upgraded to include blocking stupidity.
"Sorry, but we are unable to connect you to the site you just requested.
www. bleedcubbieblue.com has been categorized as a potential risk."I should be thankfull they are looking out for me.
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:36:50 PM
Quote from: PenPho on October 10, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
The next time this thread gets bumped, there had better be topless pictures of Al.
Why would anyone what that?
Yeah, I certainly don't what that.
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:36:50 PM
Quote from: PenPho on October 10, 2012, 02:31:14 PM
The next time this thread gets bumped, there had better be topless pictures of Al.
Why would anyone what that?
It was a tribute to this (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6343.msg179729#msg179729) as my way of continuing to wonder why anyone gives a crap about Al or posts in this thread.
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:21:01 PM
Al says THEO IS WRONG (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/10/3478180/theo-epstein-cubs-future-2013-season), we should go for the title in 2013!
I read that and I don't know why I did.
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkravkPBXK1qjysovo1_500.png)
Quote from: BH on October 10, 2012, 02:21:01 PM
Al says THEO IS WRONG (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/10/3478180/theo-epstein-cubs-future-2013-season), we should go for the title in 2013!
Theo is wrong because I want to see the Cubs win in my lifetime. (Assuming that I get to see the 2013 season)
Quote from: C'mere, BerthaJust put a competitive team on the field. They did not do that after July 31 this year.
Oh, no, Al's cipherin' agin?
Apr. 0.347
May 0.370
June 0.370
July 0.600
Aug. 0.276
Sep. 0.321
Oct. 0.333
See, they were competitive if you just use the right windowing for the data.
Gil-ing the comments:
Quote from: Damen JacksonBy what maneuvers does a 100-loss team turn into a over-.500 ball club within a single season without a spending spree?
Quote from: Al YellonI think my plan could do it.
Again, look at what the A's did. They didn't lose 100 last year, but turned a 74-win team into a 94-win team.
"I think my plan could do it". What a self-important, delusional simpleton. He's essentially saying that he -- fueled by bologna sandwiches and his own incredible baseball acumen -- has his own viable plan to make the Cubs competitive in 2013. But since Theo Epstein isn't as smart as Al, he can't see it and is choosing to punt the season.
Unreal.
Wait, we're only one Shane Victorino and one Kevin Youkilis away from turning this thing around? How did I miss this?
Theo, make it happen!
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 10, 2012, 09:12:47 PM
Wait, we're only one Shane Victorino and one Kevin Youkilis away from turning this thing around? How did I miss this?
Theo, make it happen!
He wouldn't address the length of the contracts either.
God he's fucking retarded.
Hendry would have had them signed by now...
Nice choice Tom.
Quote from: Slaky on October 10, 2012, 09:34:08 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 10, 2012, 09:12:47 PM
Wait, we're only one Shane Victorino and one Kevin Youkilis away from turning this thing around? How did I miss this?
Theo, make it happen!
He wouldn't address the length of the contracts either.
God he's fucking retarded.
Can't you read?
QuoteThe only one of the players above I'd advocate signing for more than two years is Sanchez
Seriously, Al's plan is to sign Anibal Sanchez, Ervin Santana, Kevin Youkilis and Shane Victorino...then PROFIT!
And it appears most of this plan hinges on the willingness of these older players to take 2 year contracts (or less) and not regress with age or get injured.
Oh, and Shawn Camp will have to be able to get people out.
I haven't seen a plan this foolproof since Gary Gaetti was resigned. Somewhere, Andy MacPhail is reading this article and nodding to himself.
Al misses a point like almost no other, but he's really excelled himself this time. Hey everybody! You know that long-term plan to turn the Cubs into a perennial contender? Let's set that back two or three years so that we can give them a tiny chance to get swept in the DCS by Washington!
What a fucking numpty.
When Ervin Santana has a 73 OPS+ last year, you gotta get that guy
Quote from: Yeti on October 11, 2012, 07:30:57 AM
When Ervin Santana has a 73 OPS+ last year, you gotta get that guy
Ervin Santana was good before last year, isn't old and is probably worth the risk. But i'd assume he'd still be pretty expensive.
Quote from: BH on October 11, 2012, 07:52:17 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 11, 2012, 07:30:57 AM
When Ervin Santana has a 73 OPS+ last year, you gotta get that guy
Ervin Santana was good before last year, isn't old and is probably worth the risk. But i'd assume he'd still be pretty expensive.
Quite. Yetti, you're missing the point. It's not a question of how he's going to perform, it's a question of what he will cost. If the Cubs wanted to sign Santana in a year's time to make a proper run at 2014, I wouldn't have a problem with it
per se. Signing him - or anyone that makes more than major league minimum, frankly - for 2013, though, would be completely fucking pointless.
Quote from: Yeti on October 11, 2012, 07:30:57 AM
When Ervin Santana has a 73 OPS+ last year, you gotta get that guy
Pretty damn good for a pitcher. In the American League even. I think Al's right, they need another Carlos Zambrano type to surprise teams at the plate.
I'm really trying to just let this whole thing go, but after reading Al's tripe I can't unread it. He's such a goddamn train wreck.
I guess the good news for Bud Selig is that his new Wild Card format is working - Al apparently thinks that because 4 .500 teams competed for Wild Card spots at the end of the year (although none made it) that .500 or bust should be the goal.
Then there's Al's other inspiration:
QuoteFor example, look at the Oakland Athletics' playoff roster and the following players, all of whom were acquired by Billy Beane after the end of the 2011 season: Tom Milone, Pat Neshek, Jarrod Parker, George Kottaras, Derek Norris, Stephen Drew, Brandon Moss, Yoenis Cespedes, Jonny Gomes, Josh Reddick and Seth Smith.
With the possible exception of Cespedes -- and the Cubs bid on him too -- could you have honestly said that any of those players would have been key contributors to a 2012 playoff team, if you had been asked a year ago? The answer to that is "No way." But there they are, part of a 94-win team. And many of those players were acquired when Oakland traded away their best pitcher from last year, Gio Gonzalez, and their closer, Andrew Bailey.
So Al's dumbass plan is to emulate the results of the Oakland A's (a 20 win improvement year over year) but he never even suggests following the method they used (trading Garza and Marmol)?!?
Forget it CT, it's Yellontown
Quote from: CT III on October 11, 2012, 09:11:28 AM
I'm really trying to just let this whole thing go, but after reading Al's tripe I can't unread it. He's such a goddamn train wreck.
I guess the good news for Bud Selig is that his new Wild Card format is working - Al apparently thinks that because 4 .500 teams competed for Wild Card spots at the end of the year (although none made it) that .500 or bust should be the goal.
Then there's Al's other inspiration:
QuoteFor example, look at the Oakland Athletics' playoff roster and the following players, all of whom were acquired by Billy Beane after the end of the 2011 season: Tom Milone, Pat Neshek, Jarrod Parker, George Kottaras, Derek Norris, Stephen Drew, Brandon Moss, Yoenis Cespedes, Jonny Gomes, Josh Reddick and Seth Smith.
With the possible exception of Cespedes -- and the Cubs bid on him too -- could you have honestly said that any of those players would have been key contributors to a 2012 playoff team, if you had been asked a year ago? The answer to that is "No way." But there they are, part of a 94-win team. And many of those players were acquired when Oakland traded away their best pitcher from last year, Gio Gonzalez, and their closer, Andrew Bailey.
So Al's dumbass plan is to emulate the results of the Oakland A's (a 20 win improvement year over year) but he never even suggests following the method they used (trading Garza and Marmol)?!?
Forget it CT, it's Yellontown
Quote from: Alvin Yellon...could you have honestly said that any of those players would have been key contributors to a 2012 playoff team, if you had been asked a year ago? The answer to that is "No way."
So his gloss on the A's strategy more or less boils down to "sign a bunch of guys no one thinks will get you to the playoffs and see how it plays out"?
This is giving me brain damage.
Quote from: CT III on October 11, 2012, 09:11:28 AM
I'm really trying to just let this whole thing go, but after reading Al's tripe I can't unread it. He's such a goddamn train wreck.
Quote
With the possible exception of Cespedes -- and the Cubs bid on him too -- could you have honestly said that any of those players would have been key contributors to a 2012 playoff team, if you had been asked a year ago? The answer to that is "No way." But there they are, part of a 94-win team. And many of those players were acquired when Oakland traded away their best pitcher from last year, Gio Gonzalez, and their closer, Andrew Bailey.
So Al's dumbass plan is to emulate the results of the Oakland A's (a 20 win improvement year over year) but he never even suggests following the method they used (trading Garza and Marmol)?!?
That's pretty amazing.
"Don't just give up before the season starts! Be like the A's, who kind of gave up before the season started!"
Quote from: Eli on October 11, 2012, 09:33:57 AM
Quote from: CT III on October 11, 2012, 09:11:28 AM
I'm really trying to just let this whole thing go, but after reading Al's tripe I can't unread it. He's such a goddamn train wreck.
Quote
With the possible exception of Cespedes -- and the Cubs bid on him too -- could you have honestly said that any of those players would have been key contributors to a 2012 playoff team, if you had been asked a year ago? The answer to that is "No way." But there they are, part of a 94-win team. And many of those players were acquired when Oakland traded away their best pitcher from last year, Gio Gonzalez, and their closer, Andrew Bailey.
So Al's dumbass plan is to emulate the results of the Oakland A's (a 20 win improvement year over year) but he never even suggests following the method they used (trading Garza and Marmol)?!?
That's pretty amazing.
"Don't just give up before the season starts! Be like the A's, who kind of gave up before the season started!"
Just be like the A's who stockpiled an amazing array of quality arms over a few seasons but do it in one offseason magically I guess!
I'm breathlessly awaiting Al's next post on Part 2 of his Cubs Take The Wildcard In 2013 Plan.
I'm guessing it revolves around him petitioning Bud Selig to let the Cubs play Houston and Seattle 40 times each next season.
I can't wait for the 2013 baseball season to end.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 10, 2012, 09:37:01 PM
Hendry would have had them signed by now...
Nice choice Tom.
Rickets! (http://www.manual-of-surgery.com/content/images/fig136.jpg) (Dong alert.)
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Yellon molests more collies than dat Jim Edmonds guy. And he's mentally retarded.
Quote from: Tonker on October 11, 2012, 02:35:38 AM
What a fucking numpty.
Not sure what this means in English, but I approve anyway.
Quote from: Tonker on October 11, 2012, 07:57:29 AM
Quote from: BH on October 11, 2012, 07:52:17 AM
Quote from: Yeti on October 11, 2012, 07:30:57 AM
When Ervin Santana has a 73 OPS+ last year, you gotta get that guy
Ervin Santana was good before last year, isn't old and is probably worth the risk. But i'd assume he'd still be pretty expensive.
Quite. Yetti, you're missing the point. It's not a question of how he's going to perform, it's a question of what he will cost. If the Cubs wanted to sign Santana in a year's time to make a proper run at 2014, I wouldn't have a problem with it per se. Signing him - or anyone that makes more than major league minimum, frankly - for 2013, though, would be completely fucking pointless.
I have no problem with Santana, but I was just merely pointing out the fact that Al listed his (likely) ERA+ as OPS+. That must have gotten past the editor-in-chief
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
Yeah, but if it's true...
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:59:09 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
Yeah, but if it's true...
I'm glad I never said or typed anything negative about anybody. I'm just pissed that people keep logging into my account and posting things sometimes that I wholeheartedly disagree with.
Quote from: Tonker on October 11, 2012, 02:35:38 AM
What a fucking numpty.
Tonk is in the clear. One of the definitions is that it is a term of endearment.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=numpty&defid=3540
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
That's about as actionable as a box of dicks.
LOL @ teh Reds
DUSTYBALL!
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
You're not an English teacher, are you?
Quote from: Fork on October 11, 2012, 02:24:51 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:57:45 PM
Quote from: flannj on October 11, 2012, 12:39:52 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on October 11, 2012, 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on October 11, 2012, 11:01:53 AM
Al Smellon molests more children than dat yetti guy and Kurt Evans combined. And he's mentally retarded.
This is all up for speculation. No truth, that I know of, was stated in my above comments. Please do not sue me or whoever thought any of this was true. I didn't even type it. My account was hacked from an IP address in Duffman Estates.
And yet, when I previously suggested that such comments were actionable...
Are you saying the truth is not a defense against libel, Kurt?
I'm saying that there are plenty of ways to hate on someone you dislike without crossing a legal line that could cost someone their job due solely to baseless accusations. It's a good thing that there's no way to catalog all of the times folks here have said or done something libelous...
You're not an English teacher, are you?
Well, think about the safety issues involved.
Some Grade-A Al Yellon Brand Butthurt in the comments. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/17/3518572/bob-brenly-leaving-cubs-wgn-broadcast-team) He says "shit." LSA!
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2012, 01:16:20 AM
Some Grade-A Al Yellon Brand Butthurt in the comments. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/17/3518572/bob-brenly-leaving-cubs-wgn-broadcast-team) He says "shit." LSA!
Specifically:
QuoteSo I'm not allowed to speculate on ANYTHING on my own site?
Maybe I should just quit, then. Would that make you happy?
Sick of this shit.
Do it! Quit!
Quote from: Eli on October 18, 2012, 08:56:12 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2012, 01:16:20 AM
Some Grade-A Al Yellon Brand Butthurt in the comments. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/17/3518572/bob-brenly-leaving-cubs-wgn-broadcast-team) He says "shit." LSA!
Specifically:
QuoteSo I'm not allowed to speculate on ANYTHING on my own site?
Maybe I should just quit, then. Would that make you happy?
Sick of this shit.
Do it! Quit!
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/17/3518572/bob-brenly-leaving-cubs-wgn-broadcast-team#122206599
Quote from: Al YellonAll right.
I've said I'd say so if I'm wrong, and I was wrong. The Cubs don't employ nor pay the broadcasters. Bob's contract was with WGN, even though he did games for CSN as well.
So I was incorrect. I will adjust the post to reflect this fact.
Quote from: jeffstorm2Gutsy Al... way to "man-up" on the subject!
GUTSY!
Quote from: Eli on October 18, 2012, 08:56:12 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 18, 2012, 01:16:20 AM
Some Grade-A Al Yellon Brand Butthurt in the comments. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/17/3518572/bob-brenly-leaving-cubs-wgn-broadcast-team) He says "shit." LSA!
Specifically:
QuoteSo I'm not allowed to speculate on ANYTHING on my own site?
Maybe I should just quit, then. Would that make you happy?
Sick of this shit.
Do it! Quit!
I haven't read that, but I can only assume that this comment was followed by 100 mouth-breathers begging Al not to close up shop.
Which was, I'm sure, his intention.
What the hell is with that interface? Is the text now designed for octogenarians?
Math is hard.
Yellon rates the chances some of the mentioned candidates to replace Brenly have on actually replacing him (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2012/10/18/3521510/bob-brenly-replacement-wgn-cubs):
QuoteDave Campbell: Did a good job for many years on ESPN, and also filling in for Brenly. But Campbell will be 71 in January; I can't imagine WGN and the Cubs wanting to go through this process now, and then again in a very short period of time. Chance of hire: zero
Mark Grace: I know a lot of people here loved Grace as a player. If you have never heard him broadcast Diamondbacks games, consider yourself lucky. He was brutally bad. And then there are his current legal troubles, which could result in a mandatory prison sentence. It's really too bad, but Grace did this to himself. His broadcasting career is probably over. Chance of hire: zero
Todd Hollandsworth: He's improved in pregame shows, but the couple of games he did filling in for Brenly were uneven at best. Over time, he could probably do a decent job, but do the Cubs or WGN want someone with no experience in game commentary? Chance of hire: 20%
Darrin Jackson: A former Cubs player, but better known as a White Sox player and broadcaster. It's hard to tell how he'd be away from Hawk Harrelson. Chance of hire: 20%
Eric Karros: Popular due to his embracing of everything Cubs during his one season here in 2003; spent $85,000 on a full-page Chicago Tribune ad thanking fans after that season. He's very good on Fox's Saturday games and is young enough (45 next month) that he could be a partner with Len Kasper for many years to come. He's my personal choice. Chance of hire: 50%
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Gary Matthews: If you've ever heard him on the air, you wouldn't want this former Cub, who was popular as a player. At 62, he might also be older than WGN or the Cubs would want. Chance of hire: 5%
Keith Moreland: Moreland's had a couple of years with Pat Hughes on WGN radio and I know some don't care for his style; personally, I think he's done all right. It takes a while to get chemistry going for a broadcast team. If they gave him the TV job, they'd have to hire someone else for radio -- I don't see them wanting to do that. Chance of hire: zero
Steve Stone: Forget the burned bridges; that was with former Cubs management. He's under contract with the White Sox and says he intends to honor it. At 65, might be older than what the Cubs want. Chance of hire: 10%
Rick Sutcliffe: Popular, but seems to enjoy his part-time ESPN gig and might not want the grind of a fulltime job. Chance of hire: 30%
Kerry Wood: Very popular. No experience. Probably doesn't want to do this job now, when he has three young children and it would require the same travel as a player does. I think Wood would rather work in baseball than broadcasting. Chance of hire: near zero
Does that put the field at -55+%? Does that mean there's a 55-plus percent chance that Len Kasper will be fired too?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on October 18, 2012, 09:55:44 AM
What the hell is with that interface? Is the text now designed for octogenarians?
ageist
QuoteDarrin Jackson: A former Cubs player, but better known as a White Sox player and broadcaster. It's hard to tell how he'd be away from Hawk Harrelson. Chance of hire: 20%
It's not that hard to tell, just listen to a Sox game on the radio for 5 minutes and it will confirm that Jackson's every bit as lousy without Harrelson as he was with him.
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 01:43:16 PM
QuoteDarrin Jackson: A former Cubs player, but better known as a White Sox player and broadcaster. It's hard to tell how he'd be away from Hawk Harrelson. Chance of hire: 20%
It's not that hard to tell, just listen to a Sox game on the radio for 5 minutes and it will confirm that Jackson's every bit as lousy without Harrelson as he was with him.
He's been away from Harrelson for more than a couple seasons now. What the fuck is this fuckery.
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Quote from: Al Yellon
Rick Sutcliffe: Popular, but seems to enjoy his part-time ESPN gig and might not want the grind of a fulltime job. Chance of hire: 30%
So Al knows what people like and want? He's awesome.
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 03:10:01 PM
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
And Harry was an ex Sox announcer too.
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 18, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 03:10:01 PM
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
And Harry was an ex Sox announcer too.
And there was backlash. From Milo Hamilton.
Anyway, I don't think there'd be a backlash due to his history with the White Sox but more over him not having any ties to the Cubs (other than a brief spring training stint).
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 18, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 03:10:01 PM
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
And Harry was an ex Sox announcer too.
So were Jack Brickhouse, Bob Elson, Vince Lloyd, Lloyd Petit, and Milo himself. Moral of the story: Get ready for the Hawk. Not the Hall of Famer, or the corporate attorney, but the redneck who thinks he invented the batting glove.
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 04:12:46 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 18, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 03:10:01 PM
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 02:50:47 PM
Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
And Harry was an ex Sox announcer too.
So were Jack Brickhouse, Bob Elson, Vince Lloyd, Lloyd Petit, and Milo himself. Moral of the story: Get ready for the Hawk. Not the Hall of Famer, or the corporate attorney, but the redneck who thinks he invented the batting glove.
I think there is a better chance that I would be named the Cubs color man than Harrelson. Of course, I would be better at it than him also (I suck but I know that one part of the job description of an announcer is to announce (even when somthing happens on the field that you dont like)).
Quote from: CT III on October 18, 2012, 03:29:38 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on October 18, 2012, 03:17:23 PM
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Quote from: PANK! on October 18, 2012, 02:40:54 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 18, 2012, 12:07:27 PM
Steve Lyons: Irreverent, has quite a bit of on-air experience. Downside: no connection to the Cubs, and some fans would be turned off by the fact that he's a former White Sox player. Chance of hire: 20%
Does anybody seriously think that there'd be backlash to hiring someone who used to play for the White Sox? That's so fucking retarded.
Eh, I'm pretty sure there'd be some meatball backlash somewhere. But the backlash over a Lyons hire would probably be related to his terribleness.
Between 1990 and 2004--with 2000 and 2001 excepted--the Cubs color analysts for both radio and TV were both Ex-White Sox players.
And Harry was an ex Sox announcer too.
And there was backlash. From Milo Hamilton.
That wasn't backlash, that was butthurt. Jack Brickhouse basically passed the torch to Milo on the air. Then Harry got fired by the Sox. And the rest, as they say, is history.
BRING BACK CHIP!
WALLY HAYWARD RIGHT THAT WRONG!
Morph, you magnificent bastard.
(http://i47.tinypic.com/1o52k9.jpg)
Pete LaCock's got a Q&A on fangraphs. (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-pete-lacock-vs-bob-gibson-and-japan/) Al Yellon commented. You can reply to his comment.
The ball's in your court, desipio.
Quote from: JD on January 05, 2013, 08:45:56 PM
Pete LaCock's got a Q&A on fangraphs. (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-pete-lacock-vs-bob-gibson-and-japan/) Al Yellon commented. You can reply to his comment.
The ball's in your court, desipio.
I'm not even sure where to start with this post.
Quote from: JD on January 05, 2013, 08:45:56 PM
Pete LaCock's got a Q&A on fangraphs. (http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-pete-lacock-vs-bob-gibson-and-japan/) Al Yellon commented. You can reply to his comment.
The ball's in your court, desipio.
You're never going to lure him to doom with talk like "baloney breath."
Quote from: PollyellonAl Yellon says:
January 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I wrote up some of the real history behind LaCock's stories. The stories are entertaining. Some of them are even sort of true.
He is seriously the worst.
Good on ya, JD. My only quibble with the balnoey comment is that I'da spelled it balogna.
Quote from: PANK! on January 06, 2013, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: PollyellonAl Yellon says:
January 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I wrote up some of the real history behind LaCock's stories. The stories are entertaining. Some of them are even sort of true.
He is seriously the worst.
Good on ya, JD. My only quibble with the balnoey comment is that I'da spelled it balogna.
There are a few ways to spell it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_sausage)
Those are not among them.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on January 06, 2013, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 06, 2013, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: PollyellonAl Yellon says:
January 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I wrote up some of the real history behind LaCock's stories. The stories are entertaining. Some of them are even sort of true.
He is seriously the worst.
Good on ya, JD. My only quibble with the balnoey comment is that I'da spelled it balogna.
There are a few ways to spell it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_sausage)
Those are not among them.
I did not parse this as actual cries for
Becky Becca (http://www.myspace.com/video/pank-h8rts-are-sexay/becca-with-boys/5242562).
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on January 06, 2013, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 06, 2013, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: PollyellonAl Yellon says:
January 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I wrote up some of the real history behind LaCock's stories. The stories are entertaining. Some of them are even sort of true.
He is seriously the worst.
Good on ya, JD. My only quibble with the balnoey comment is that I'da spelled it balogna.
The pankiest pank who ever panked.
There are a few ways to spell it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_sausage)
Those are not among them.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on January 06, 2013, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 06, 2013, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: PollyellonAl Yellon says:
January 4, 2013 at 1:05 pm
I wrote up some of the real history behind LaCock's stories. The stories are entertaining. Some of them are even sort of true.
He is seriously the worst.
Good on ya, JD. My only quibble with the balnoey comment is that I'da spelled it balogna.
There are a few ways to spell it. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_sausage)
Those are not among them.
This is my favorite Huey since the last Huey.
Bravo.
We're losing sight of what's important here.
Al gargles balls.
Quote from: Fork on January 07, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
We're losing sight of what's important here.
Al gargles balls.
Considering this fucking thread is 117 pages long, I don't think anyone has ever lost sight of that, even for a nanosecond.
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
They should have called him "The blogger known as doucherocket".
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
QuoteOr perhaps it was actress Denise Richards, who brought along a little cheat sheet in case she forgot the words.
IIRC, there's a monitor with the lyrics just under the window, so basically everyone has a "cheat sheet."
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
I bet the '85 Bears pop champagne every time the current Bears are eliminated from the postseason. A new set of champions knock them right off heir gravy train.
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
And Walter's up there hunting those guys down and reminding them Jarrett was an all-state high school soccer player as a junior before wising up and playing football. Wait, what were we talking about?
Quote from: Bort on March 01, 2013, 11:49:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
I bet the '85 Bears pop champagne every time the current Bears are eliminated from the postseason. A new set of champions knock them right off heir gravy train.
Wouldn't the new champs be the heirs to the old ones? I'm so confused.
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
somewhere in Hell it's all soccer all the time.
Quote from: morpheus on March 01, 2013, 02:23:12 PM
Quote from: Bort on March 01, 2013, 11:49:19 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on March 01, 2013, 11:12:52 AM
Quote from: CBStew on February 28, 2013, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 28, 2013, 09:33:23 AM
Quote from: BH on February 28, 2013, 08:37:32 AM
Al is bigtime (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/8995602/chicago-cubs-adjust-policy-take-the-ball-game-singers) now.
"It was a good idea at first," Al Yellon, who runs bleedcubbieblue.com, said of the Cubs' decision to allow celebrities to take over the job the late Harry Caray handled so famously for so many years. "But it turned into a celebrity fest with D-list celebrities."
Ouch.
QuoteAlways welcome would be any member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Bears, of course.
Like you could keep them away from a mic and camera in Chicago...
Your favorite 1985 Bear is someone else's D list celebrity.
Somewhere in heaven there are people who like soccer and don't give a shit who Walter Payton is.
I bet the '85 Bears pop champagne every time the current Bears are eliminated from the postseason. A new set of champions knock them right off heir gravy train.
Wouldn't the new champs be the heirs to the old ones? I'm so confused.
I never should have gotten the iPANK 5.
I opened up the spring training program before today's game in Mesa to find that the Cubs are letting our favorite bologna enthusiast write articles for that publication. It's about time the Cubs finally GET IT. The article was ten reasons for Cubs fans to hope (gag). Surprisingly, not one of those reasons was witnessing opponents' historical accomplishments at Wrigley Field. Al's slipping.
The next time this thread is bumped there had better be a link to the news story about how a CTA bus had run over this talentless idiot.
Quote from: PANK! on March 28, 2013, 11:07:57 PM
The next time this thread is bumped there had better be a link to the news story about how a CTA bus had run over this talentless idiot.
A-Fucking-Men.
This thread is the worst thing about this place.
Good evening, guys. I ambled over to the main SB Nation site this evening, and came across the following:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
And decided that I don't care to be involved with SB Nation anymore. I will truly miss this site - probably more than any of you realize, this has been one of the most enjoyable things I've ever had the chance to do - but I don't believe in mocking people on account of their favorite baseball team. And I'm a Cubs fan, and my wife is a Cubs fan, and we have a son who is a Cubs fan (or at least won't be a Sox or Cardinal fan if he wants list my home as his address). And I don't care to raise him to hate himself.
So, all the best, and count on the fact that I'll be supporting FC Bayern as we take home the treble this year. I'll probably be doing a lot more writing for Scott over at By Far the Greatest Team - you can read my articles at that site right here. As always, thanks for reading.
Quote from: Brownie on March 29, 2013, 11:56:41 AM
Good evening, guys. I ambled over to the main SB Nation site this evening, and came across the following:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
And decided that I don't care to be involved with SB Nation anymore. I will truly miss this site - probably more than any of you realize, this has been one of the most enjoyable things I've ever had the chance to do - but I don't believe in mocking people on account of their favorite baseball team. And I'm a Cubs fan, and my wife is a Cubs fan, and we have a son who is a Cubs fan (or at least won't be a Sox or Cardinal fan if he wants list my home as his address). And I don't care to raise him to hate himself.
So, all the best, and count on the fact that I'll be supporting FC Bayern as we take home the treble this year. I'll probably be doing a lot more writing for Scott over at By Far the Greatest Team - you can read my articles at that site right here. As always, thanks for reading.
Lost me on the last paragraph.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 29, 2013, 04:30:15 PM
Quote from: Brownie on March 29, 2013, 11:56:41 AM
Good evening, guys. I ambled over to the main SB Nation site this evening, and came across the following:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
And decided that I don't care to be involved with SB Nation anymore. I will truly miss this site - probably more than any of you realize, this has been one of the most enjoyable things I've ever had the chance to do - but I don't believe in mocking people on account of their favorite baseball team. And I'm a Cubs fan, and my wife is a Cubs fan, and we have a son who is a Cubs fan (or at least won't be a Sox or Cardinal fan if he wants list my home as his address). And I don't care to raise him to hate himself.
So, all the best, and count on the fact that I'll be supporting FC Bayern as we take home the treble this year. I'll probably be doing a lot more writing for Scott over at By Far the Greatest Team - you can read my articles at that site right here. As always, thanks for reading.
Lost me on the last paragraph.
http://t.co/i0cDCWd21H
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on March 30, 2013, 03:58:42 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 29, 2013, 04:30:15 PM
Quote from: Brownie on March 29, 2013, 11:56:41 AM
Good evening, guys. I ambled over to the main SB Nation site this evening, and came across the following:
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/
And decided that I don't care to be involved with SB Nation anymore. I will truly miss this site - probably more than any of you realize, this has been one of the most enjoyable things I've ever had the chance to do - but I don't believe in mocking people on account of their favorite baseball team. And I'm a Cubs fan, and my wife is a Cubs fan, and we have a son who is a Cubs fan (or at least won't be a Sox or Cardinal fan if he wants list my home as his address). And I don't care to raise him to hate himself.
So, all the best, and count on the fact that I'll be supporting FC Bayern as we take home the treble this year. I'll probably be doing a lot more writing for Scott over at By Far the Greatest Team - you can read my articles at that site right here. As always, thanks for reading.
Lost me on the last paragraph.
http://t.co/i0cDCWd21H
...I meant he left the original references to non-Cubs things in.
TOO BIG FOR ANALYELLON (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news)
Quote...this size is way too big. It overwhelms the bleachers, as you can see; the wall in front of the bleachers is 12 feet high and the bleacher structure, at its tallest point, is maybe 30 feet higher than that. A structure like this would be as tall or taller than the left-field bleachers (although it wouldn't be as high as the center-field bleachers or existing scoreboard). Especially at night, it would completely dominate the view from the main seating bowl.
Quote from: morpheus on April 16, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
TOO BIG FOR ANALYELLON (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news)
Quote...this size is way too big. It overwhelms the bleachers, as you can see; the wall in front of the bleachers is 12 feet high and the bleacher structure, at its tallest point, is maybe 30 feet higher than that. A structure like this would be as tall or taller than the left-field bleachers (although it wouldn't be as high as the center-field bleachers or existing scoreboard). Especially at night, it would completely dominate the view from the main seating bowl.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2481507/rizzosign.jpg)
Needs something bigger.
Quote from: Brownie on April 16, 2013, 04:33:01 PM
Quote from: morpheus on April 16, 2013, 04:08:23 PM
TOO BIG FOR ANALYELLON (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news)
Quote...this size is way too big. It overwhelms the bleachers, as you can see; the wall in front of the bleachers is 12 feet high and the bleacher structure, at its tallest point, is maybe 30 feet higher than that. A structure like this would be as tall or taller than the left-field bleachers (although it wouldn't be as high as the center-field bleachers or existing scoreboard). Especially at night, it would completely dominate the view from the main seating bowl.
(http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2481507/rizzosign.jpg)
Needs something bigger.
I can't really tell from this picture how big it is, TJ. Do you have a bigger version?
I like that Yellon's entire complaint is premised on the video board looking exactly like the ridiculous mockup someone created for him.
"Look at this ridiculous piece of shit my buddy Mike cooked up for me! IT LOOKS SO RIDICULOUS!"
Then he goes on to promote the pair of video boards at Fenway as a much better alternative. Which two boards combined are probably right in the neighborhood of the 6000 square feet the Cubs have proposed.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:52:36 PM
I like that Yellon's entire complaint is premised on the video board looking exactly like the ridiculous mockup someone created for him.
"Look at this ridiculous piece of shit my buddy Mike cooked up for me! IT LOOKS SO RIDICULOUS!"
Then he goes on to promote the pair of video boards at Fenway as a much better alternative. Which two boards combined are probably right in the neighborhood of the 6000 square feet the Cubs have proposed.
To be fair, based on TJ's photo I have to agree that the board looks way too big.
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:59:29 PM
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
They should put the jumbotron in front of the last row in LF.
Quote from: PANK! on April 16, 2013, 06:10:10 PM
They should put the jumbotron in front of the last row in LF.
Why don't they make the whole park out of the jumbotron?
I can't believe nobody did that yet
This thread is making me laugh heartily. Heartily, I tell you!
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:59:29 PM
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
In this pic the rooftop owners can still see the field under the new awesome sign. Everyone wins.
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Too late. Totes asshurt. IT WAS MY CHOICE.
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Actually, my biggest beef with he, Yellon, and several of the more popular ones is that if they get the tiniest amount of access it goes straight to their heads. Someone discussing Urlacher leaving said they thought leadership was overrated and the guy responded with "No offense, but I KNOW SEVERAL BEARS PLAYERS and they would laugh you out of the room for saying leadership is overrated." That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Actually, my biggest beef with he, Yellon, and several of the more popular ones is that if they get the tiniest amount of access it goes straight to their heads. Someone discussing Urlacher leaving said they thought leadership was overrated and the guy responded with "No offense, but I KNOW SEVERAL BEARS PLAYERS and they would laugh you out of the room for saying leadership is overrated." That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
That's only if you believe any Bears players would actually talk to a blogger.
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Actually, my biggest beef with he, Yellon, and several of the more popular ones is that if they get the tiniest amount of access it goes straight to their heads. Someone discussing Urlacher leaving said they thought leadership was overrated and the guy responded with "No offense, but I KNOW SEVERAL BEARS PLAYERS and they would laugh you out of the room for saying leadership is overrated." That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
That's only if you believe any Bears players would actually talk to a blogger.
Chris Harris used to retweet me sometimes. Sigh. Andy could sometimes get some butthurt reactions from Greg Olsen.
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:21:57 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Actually, my biggest beef with he, Yellon, and several of the more popular ones is that if they get the tiniest amount of access it goes straight to their heads. Someone discussing Urlacher leaving said they thought leadership was overrated and the guy responded with "No offense, but I KNOW SEVERAL BEARS PLAYERS and they would laugh you out of the room for saying leadership is overrated." That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
That's only if you believe any Bears players would actually talk to a blogger.
Chris Harris used to retweet me sometimes. Sigh. Andy could sometimes get some butthurt reactions from Greg Olsen.
I think Fork was angling for an Anthony Adams reference there, sport.
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2013, 07:52:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:59:29 PM
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
In this pic the rooftop owners can still see the field under the new awesome sign. Everyone wins.
And I can watch the game from my back porch, and invite you folks over. win.win.win
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
You'd never say that if you heard some of the stories DAVE KAPLAN has to tell. Hoo-boy!
Quote from: thehawk on April 17, 2013, 10:34:30 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2013, 07:52:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:59:29 PM
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
In this pic the rooftop owners can still see the field under the new awesome sign. Everyone wins.
And I can watch the game from my back porch, and invite you folks over. win.win.win
Why is nobody else butthurt that Rizzo is batting righthanded in this photo. If this is one of the proposed changes I vote fuck no.
Quote from: PANK! on April 17, 2013, 10:24:58 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:21:57 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 10:15:00 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 10:09:12 AM
Quote from: Yeti on April 17, 2013, 09:59:23 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:42:05 AM
Quote from: SKO on April 17, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 17, 2013, 08:46:56 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
SBNation is more concered with quantity than with quality. BCB gets fuckloads of hits, which drives ad prices. It's shit, but it's gold-plated shit.
Their staff writers are excellent, but the individual team blogs that are still just farmed out have very different standards. As bad as Yellon is, he's not much worse than the guys that run a lot of their meatball-attracting team sites. He's just our oldest nemesis.
And yes, I'm mostly just saying this because the main editor of Windy City Gridiron is a horse's ass.
Only cause he didn't want you.
I know it was your choice. Don't get asshurt
Actually, my biggest beef with he, Yellon, and several of the more popular ones is that if they get the tiniest amount of access it goes straight to their heads. Someone discussing Urlacher leaving said they thought leadership was overrated and the guy responded with "No offense, but I KNOW SEVERAL BEARS PLAYERS and they would laugh you out of the room for saying leadership is overrated." That kind of starfucking is irritating regardless of who it is.
That's only if you believe any Bears players would actually talk to a blogger.
Chris Harris used to retweet me sometimes. Sigh. Andy could sometimes get some butthurt reactions from Greg Olsen.
I think Fork was angling for an Anthony Adams reference there, sport.
Actually, I was going more for a "teams keep a very tight lid on blogger access" angle. Unless you get a Crane Kenney type, who loves seeing his name in print anywhere, there's no way any blogger anywhere can get access through a team. Leagues might work out arrangements with blog networks (The SCH guys could have gotten creds through the NHL for the 2010 Final, for instance), but that just gets you into the media room. Good luck getting a question answered.
Quote from: thehawk on April 17, 2013, 10:34:30 AM
Quote from: BH on April 17, 2013, 07:52:44 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 16, 2013, 05:15:09 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 16, 2013, 04:59:29 PM
Heh... (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/4/16/4230158/wrigley-jumbotron-6000-square-feet-enormous-cubs-news#156598675)
Quote from: digitalbenjaminI think Mike's rendering is a little bit off...
I re-did the math, and it's even worse than I feared.
(http://i.imgur.com/jhClFrH.jpg)
Quote from: Al YellonThat's way more than 6,000 square feet.
Your image is way too large.
It gets better when everyone tells Al what an idiot he is for missing the sarcasm, so he keeps e-sighing and huffing and puffing about it.
SB Nation is now a fairly substantial and valuable entity, yet they continue to let Yellon run one of their most popular properties. Surely there's a higher-up somewhere who realizes how bad Al is at this.
In this pic the rooftop owners can still see the field under the new awesome sign. Everyone wins.
And I can watch the game [win] from my back porch [win], and invite you folks over [lose].
Fixed.
Quote from: Internet Apex on April 17, 2013, 10:39:22 AM
Why is nobody else butthurt that Rizzo is batting righthanded in this photo. If this is one of the proposed changes I vote fuck no.
He's right handed, and he's been traded to the Diamondbacks, and they seem to have merged with the Rangers. Big changes coming to MLB in 2014.
Despite Al's butthurt that anyone dared make any renderings that DIRECTLY CHALLENGE HIS BUDDY MIKE, there are better examples in the comments that someone made on Google Earth. Wrap the video board around the entire outfield for all I care.
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
They're really, really behind you around here. My fuckin' ass. I haven't seen it, not this fuckin' year.
Quote from: Brownie on April 29, 2013, 09:44:25 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
They're really, really behind you around here. My fuckin' ass. I haven't seen it, not this fuckin' year.
The anniversary of that #unusual #Cubs #event is today! #mlb
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
"I appreciate your support...Way to be a supportive fan!" - Matt Garza, fan of BCB
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
That tweet is gone now. Crane must not take kindly to criticism of his favorite blogger.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2013, 10:30:34 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
That tweet is gone now. Crane must not take kindly to criticism of his favorite blogger.
They've gone private.
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 10:33:31 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 29, 2013, 10:30:34 AM
Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
That tweet is gone now. Crane must not take kindly to criticism of his favorite blogger.
They've gone private.
Nope - they've just blocked you (and me)
Hat tip to Slaky: read all about CUBS ICONS MARK FUCKING DEROSA AND REED FUCKING JOHNSON http://t.co/n54q6CVimI
Quote from: morpheus on May 10, 2013, 09:04:47 AM
Hat tip to Slaky: read all about CUBS ICONS MARK FUCKING DEROSA AND REED FUCKING JOHNSON http://t.co/n54q6CVimI
Shouldn't this be in the Totally Unreadable thread?
Holy cow is he awful. Worse than I even remember. I really can't believe people read this guy willingly.
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 10:37:09 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 10, 2013, 09:04:47 AM
Hat tip to Slaky: read all about CUBS ICONS MARK FUCKING DEROSA AND REED FUCKING JOHNSON http://t.co/n54q6CVimI
Shouldn't this be in the Totally Unreadable thread?
Holy cow is he awful. Worse than I even remember. I really can't believe people read this guy willingly.
You guys should read the comments. It just gets worse.
Quote from: Slaky on May 10, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 10:37:09 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 10, 2013, 09:04:47 AM
Hat tip to Slaky: read all about CUBS ICONS MARK FUCKING DEROSA AND REED FUCKING JOHNSON http://t.co/n54q6CVimI
Shouldn't this be in the Totally Unreadable thread?
Holy cow is he awful. Worse than I even remember. I really can't believe people read this guy willingly.
You guys should read the comments. It just gets worse.
I'm totally confused by this "article."
Is he proposing they do anything or just pointing out to ownership that attendance is down and that people might not want to come see a bad team anymore?
It seems like he wants to tell them to lower prices more, but he's too much of a fucking pussy to do so.
I don't get this Kurt Evans photoshop at all.
Quote from: PenFoe on May 10, 2013, 11:03:51 AM
Quote from: Slaky on May 10, 2013, 10:59:09 AM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 10:37:09 AM
Quote from: morpheus on May 10, 2013, 09:04:47 AM
Hat tip to Slaky: read all about CUBS ICONS MARK FUCKING DEROSA AND REED FUCKING JOHNSON http://t.co/n54q6CVimI
Shouldn't this be in the Totally Unreadable thread?
Holy cow is he awful. Worse than I even remember. I really can't believe people read this guy willingly.
You guys should read the comments. It just gets worse.
I'm totally confused by this "article."
Is he proposing they do anything or just pointing out to ownership that attendance is down and that people might not want to come see a bad team anymore?
It seems like he wants to tell them to lower prices more, but he's too much of a fucking pussy to do so.
I don't get this Kurt Evans photoshop at all.
Quote from: Al YellonI've been thinking about how to write this post for about a week...
Then he finally farted his keyboard.
I feel the same way about any links to Alvin's thought that all you guys feel when I post in the beer thread.
When he says:
QuoteIt was, of course, a different time; ticket prices were lower, and coming to the ballpark for an afternoon could be done for a family of four for less than $50, including food.
does he mean $50 in today's money? I hope so, because $50.00 in 1960 is $400.00 now.
Quote from: Yeti on May 10, 2013, 12:57:20 PM
When he says:
QuoteIt was, of course, a different time; ticket prices were lower, and coming to the ballpark for an afternoon could be done for a family of four for less than $50, including food.
does he mean $50 in today's money? I hope so, because $50.00 in 1960 is $400.00 now.
Here's his premise: The Cubs drew well from 1946-1953 because, hey, they won 5 pennants from 1929-1945. They were one of the top three or four franchises in baseball and from '46 to '53, they managed to at least beat the hell out of the Braves, Pirates, Phillies and Reds enough to finish fourth and make things interesting.
Then they drew well and were interesting enough because they had Ernie Banks, and Ernie alone was enough until 1965 and particularly 1966 when they were dreadful. So there was that day in 1966 when 3,800 fans bothered to watch them play the Astros. Ricketts is headed in that direction and that will bring him a long era of fan apathy that lasted until 1967 when they were so competitive, they were even in first place for awhile. They then rolled off a few winning seasons in a row with a core of extremely popular players and Leo Durocher, a personality that should take no backseat to any Chicago coach in history. OK, so that era ended and the Cubs were bad again, but there were always reasons to come to the park. I'm not sure what those reasons were from 1974 until 1984, but I'll let it slide and suggest the Bill Madlocks, Rick Mondays, Dave Kingmans, Herman Franks, Rick Reuschels, Bruce Sutters and Bill Buckners of the world might have been enough to sustain the team into 1981 when they were dreadful, MLB went on strike and the Tribune Co. bought the team. In 1982, the Dallas Green overhaul began and people were willing to be patient to some degree. Also Harry Caray arrived to entertain the crowd. How much had the patience thinned by April of 1983? Ask Lee Elia, who was reduced to quoting leading economic indicators and attendance (5,000 cocksucking nickel-and-dime motherfuckers) by the end of the month as fans booed no-names like Lee Smith, Ryne Sandberg, Jody Davis and Keith Moreland off the field.
So in 1966, the Wrigleys and John Holland fucked up and no one showed up and Al had a sad and the Cubs were uncompetitive until the following year when they spent time in late June in first place in the 10-team National League. They sustained that competitiveness until 1973 when they finished no lower than third, so I suppose that shitty 1966 was kind of worth it.
In 1981, they might have hit rock bottom (as in 2011), but they got a reprieve with new management which completely transformed the front office and just about everything the franchise did. The Cubs organization in April 1981 would not recognize the April 1991 Cubs organization, which would find the April 2001 and April 2011 Cubs organization much the same. The May 2013 Cubs organization is miles away from the April 2011 Cubs organization, which explains the patience fans have showed last year. It's gotten thin this year, but if we look at the lessons of history, the Cubs could be challenging for the NL pennant next year. If we're doomed to repeat that, well that will really suck.
Damn it Crane, stop letting Al audit the Cubs' books!
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 10, 2013, 03:11:22 PM
Damn it Crane, stop letting Al audit the Cubs' books!
He's just trying to find out who the owner is.
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Quote from: ChuckD on May 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Thought he got let go from his Channel Z pegboy job, no?
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Thought he got let go from his Channel Z pegboy job, no?
I think that's true. He's just rolling in that SBN Internet money these days.
*Channel 7
Quote from: Slaky on May 12, 2013, 08:33:26 PM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Thought he got let go from his Channel Z pegboy job, no?
I think that's true. He's just rolling in that SBN Internet money these days.
As long as he keeps pumping out internet gold like this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/5/12/4323672/mark-prior-lansing-lugnuts), they can't pay him enough.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 12, 2013, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 12, 2013, 08:33:26 PM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Thought he got let go from his Channel Z pegboy job, no?
I think that's true. He's just rolling in that SBN Internet money these days.
As long as he keeps pumping out internet gold like this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/5/12/4323672/mark-prior-lansing-lugnuts), they can't pay him enough.
"These kinds of things seem to happen only to the Cubs."
Photos falling off of walls?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 12, 2013, 11:10:04 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 12, 2013, 10:51:23 PM
Quote from: Slaky on May 12, 2013, 08:33:26 PM
Quote from: PANK! on May 10, 2013, 08:56:57 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on May 10, 2013, 06:25:11 PM
Serious question: Does Al have a job?
Thought he got let go from his Channel Z pegboy job, no?
I think that's true. He's just rolling in that SBN Internet money these days.
As long as he keeps pumping out internet gold like this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/5/12/4323672/mark-prior-lansing-lugnuts), they can't pay him enough.
"These kinds of things seem to happen only to the Cubs."
Photos falling off of walls?
Had the same thought. DA CUBBIES ARE CURST!
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
"The point is: winning is contagious"
He got it backwards. it is "Losing is contagious. Like syphilis or gonorrhea."
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
(http://i1.cpcache.com/product/868573535/custom_baseball_jersey.jpg?color=BlueWhite&qv=94&r=635070584795992243)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
QuoteWhat I am suggesting is that the Cubs identify, this coming offseason, a couple of players to fill needed holes either by trade or by mid-range free agency, and go and sign them with the intention of beginning to contend in 2014. Then you can sprinkle in some of those younger players and let them grow up with the team, rather than expect them to magically sprout into All-Stars when they hit the big-league level. That would be nice, but you can't count on it.
Wow, that's ingenious. I sure hope Epstink reads THI
I'm not about to scroll down and look for list of fucksticks that Al deems useful but I'm guessing he has one that he likes and when Epstink signs whoever the hell, Al will bitch and bitch and bitch and somebody will link it here. I feel like a fucking wizard I see the future so clearly.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
JESUS CHRIST
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
God dammit. That's like four minutes and 50 brain cells -- I'm ever going to get those back. HOW MANY MORE GOD DAMN BRAIN CELLS AND MINUTES, AL?
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 11:48:36 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
JESUS CHRIST
This cutting edge detailed analysis is missing on this site.
"It's my theory, and I'll stick with it.
Fangraphs doesn't exactly chart this kind of stuff. But it's what I've seen watching this team for 25 years. When something bad happens — Bartman — the players start playing tight, leading to MORE bad things.
Anyway, it's not a single data point. It happened in 2007, after Marmol gave up the lead in Game 1. It happened in 2008, after Dempster gave up the granny, etc., etc.
by elgato on Jun 17, 2013 | 11:59 AM up reply"
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 11:48:36 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
JESUS CHRIST
Holy shit, he name-checked Jerry Pritikin. My bitch.
Quote from: Internet Apex on June 17, 2013, 11:45:49 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
QuoteWhat I am suggesting is that the Cubs identify, this coming offseason, a couple of players to fill needed holes either by trade or by mid-range free agency, and go and sign them with the intention of beginning to contend in 2014. Then you can sprinkle in some of those younger players and let them grow up with the team, rather than expect them to magically sprout into All-Stars when they hit the big-league level. That would be nice, but you can't count on it.
Wow, that's ingenious. I sure hope Epstink reads THI
I'm not about to scroll down and look for list of fucksticks that Al deems useful but I'm guessing he has one that he likes and when Epstink signs whoever the hell, Al will bitch and bitch and bitch and somebody will link it here. I feel like a fucking wizard I see the future so clearly.
Jeremy Hermida, probably. He had a hard-on for him for years. THEY'D BE WINNING NOW IF THEY HAD HIM!
Also I was going to quote that exact same paragraph. Isn't signing guys like ... Paul Maholm, David DeJesus, Scott Feldman, Carlos Villanueva, Nate Schierholtz, and so on to fill temporary holes who can then be flipped for more value exactly the kind of net talent gain that helps the team start contending? Obviously Al has chosen to forget how well his brilliant theory worked for Ed Lynch and Jim Hendry. Al being impatient with the rebuild (after basically taking the opposite position at first) is the least surprising something since something something Marmol blowing a game. Also gotta love that he's planning a huge celebration of the anniversary when Al Yellon entered Wrigley Field for the first time. Fishing for adoring comments = A Chicago Cubs Community.
BREAKING: MINOR LEAGUE PROSPECTS DON'T WORK OUT SOMETIMES. Al should ask the Kyardnals how investing in minor league prospects has worked out for them.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 17, 2013, 12:41:54 PM
Also gotta love that he's planning a huge celebration of the anniversary when Al Yellon entered Wrigley Field for the first time. Fishing for adoring comments = A Chicago Cubs Community.
Holy crap, I missed that when skimming over this turd. I love the way he's keeping everyone in suspense:
QuoteAs I have written here before -- and you'll find out soon exactly when this is -- upcoming later this summer is the 50th anniversary of the very first time I set foot in Wrigley Field.
OH MY GOD IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!
Al should go back to writing about his first love, hockey.
This type of thinking has been pervasive since WWII and is precisely the kind of mindset that Epstein & Co. are trying to eradicate. Nice to see Our Favorite Fuckbucket hopelessly (and predictably) resort to this default position. I wish someone would smash him over the head with a nacho helmet.
"The idea for this article began as the Cubs appeared to be sailing along to a 3-0 win over the Mets Sunday afternoon. It would have been their fourth win in a row and moved them to nine games under .500."
OMG!!!!!!!! The Cubs could have been nine games under .500!!! Do you realize how close that is to being eight games under .500?
"As I have written here before -- and you'll find out soon exactly when this is -- upcoming later this summer is the 50th anniversary of the very first time I set foot in Wrigley Field. I started following the team intently, as intently as a kid can, and the blossoming of the late-1960s teams that never won anything but live on in our hearts coincided with the years that kids are the most interested in baseball, before the teen years intervene."
Those two sentences are sheer poetry. The fact that I don't understand them is probably my fault. But there is a lot in Shakespeare that goes over my head as well.
Quote from: CBStew on June 17, 2013, 01:28:45 PM
"As I have written here before -- and you'll find out soon exactly when this is -- upcoming later this summer is the 50th anniversary of the very first time I set foot in Wrigley Field. I started following the team intently, as intently as a kid can, and the blossoming of the late-1960s teams that never won anything but live on in our hearts coincided with the years that kids are the most interested in baseball, before the teen years intervene."
Those two sentences are sheer poetry. The fact that I don't understand them is probably my fault. But there is a lot in Shakespeare that goes over my head as well.
I'm just going to go ahead and envision this being written in a windowless van.
I'm extremely annoyed by this entire thing. Al even tried to rationalize this bullshit by saying he dreamed up this piece of shit when the Cubs were winning so people couldn't call it reactionary horseshit. As if it wasn't still horseshit.
Seriously this has almost ruined my whole day.
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
I'm extremely annoyed by this entire thing. Al even tried to rationalize this bullshit by saying he dreamed up this piece of shit when the Cubs were winning so people couldn't call it reactionary horseshit. As if it wasn't still horseshit.
Seriously this has almost ruined my whole day.
I have a really hard time believing that you finding something you can hate with all your heart has done anything but fuel your day.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
I'm extremely annoyed by this entire thing. Al even tried to rationalize this bullshit by saying he dreamed up this piece of shit when the Cubs were winning so people couldn't call it reactionary horseshit. As if it wasn't still horseshit.
Seriously this has almost ruined my whole day.
I have a really hard time believing that you finding something you can hate with all your heart has done anything but fuel your day.
Fueled it right down the shitter
Quote from: TulaneCubs
You think trading guys that aren't going to be on this team past this year is a mistake?
Sorry, if that's the case, there's no point in talking to you about this anymore. What possible justification can you give for keeping guys that are FAs after this year on the team?
And how many more years of this is simple: When the Cubs have enough cheap talent that they can supplement holes with FAs is how many more years of this we'll have.
Why would it matter if the Cubs lost 95 games instead of 93 games? There is no guarantee of the future, but there is putting yourself in the best possible position for the future. The Cubs are doing that.
Quote from: Al Yellon
Are they?
How many of these prospects will succeed? I gave many examples of prospects just like the ones the Cubs have now that have failed.
If not all prospects succeed, then one could increase his chances of hitting the jackpot by trading short term assets to acquire as many prospects as possible. The more prospects you have, the better the chances of finding success. Yet Al wants fewer prospects because winning 75 games instead of 60 makes the bologna taste better in the left field bleachers. Ladies and gentlemen, the official Voice of the Cubs Fan.
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
I'm extremely annoyed by this entire thing. Al even tried to rationalize this bullshit by saying he dreamed up this piece of shit when the Cubs were winning so people couldn't call it reactionary horseshit. As if it wasn't still horseshit.
Seriously this has almost ruined my whole day.
I have a really hard time believing that you finding something you can hate with all your heart has done anything but fuel your day.
Fueled it right down the shitter
The Stanley Cup Final is one of those times you need Slak's hate to have laser focus.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 02:35:42 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 02:13:06 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2013, 02:04:54 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2013, 01:59:51 PM
I'm extremely annoyed by this entire thing. Al even tried to rationalize this bullshit by saying he dreamed up this piece of shit when the Cubs were winning so people couldn't call it reactionary horseshit. As if it wasn't still horseshit.
Seriously this has almost ruined my whole day.
I have a really hard time believing that you finding something you can hate with all your heart has done anything but fuel your day.
Fueled it right down the shitter
The Stanley Cup Final is one of those times you need Slak's hate to have laser focus.
And I wasted it all on Al. Goddamn it.
Granted, I only skimmed the article but it doesn't seem like Al is offering an alternative solution. I guess he seems to advocate signing mid-level guys to plug holes while waiting for prospects to develop. But isn't that exactly what Theo/Jed have done the last two offseasons with Jackson, DeJesus, Villanueva, Feldman, Maholm, Schierholtz, etc.?
Also, Al wants to toss out names like Brandon Wood but that's about as useful as throwing out names of prospects like Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Evan Longoria and others. Sometimes, highly-touted prospects actually ARE awesome at baseball.
There. Can I have the Cubs' SB Nation blog now?
Quote from: DongChuggerAl on June 17, 2013, 01:28:45 PM
I started following the team intently, as intently as a kid can
I had know idea cans grew up.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: DongChuggerAl on June 17, 2013, 01:28:45 PM
I started following the team intently, as intently as a kid can
I had know idea cans grew up.
(http://pix.gbatemp.net/52683/Comedy_01.jpg)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2013, 03:28:33 PM
Quote from: DongChuggerAl on June 17, 2013, 01:28:45 PM
I started following the team intently, as intently as a kid can
I had know idea cans grew up.
(http://www.hdwallpapers3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/christina-hendricks-escote-jpeg-2126437903.jpg)
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2013, 02:48:54 PM
Granted, I only skimmed the article but it doesn't seem like Al is offering an alternative solution. I guess he seems to advocate signing mid-level guys to plug holes while waiting for prospects to develop. But isn't that exactly what Theo/Jed have done the last two offseasons with Jackson, DeJesus, Villanueva, Feldman, Maholm, Schierholtz, etc.?
Also, Al wants to toss out names like Brandon Wood but that's about as useful as throwing out names of prospects like Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, Evan Longoria and others. Sometimes, highly-touted prospects actually ARE awesome at baseball.
There. Can I have the Cubs' SB Nation blog now?
One of the central points in his thesis is that not all prospects turn out to be Starlin Castro. Not even Starlin Castro. (Would spellcheck please leave me alone? I typed "Starlin" and I meant to do so.)
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
I actually think Al Yellon is an elaborate fabrication of Dolan's, created with the purpose of having a never-ending source of counter-material.
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 09:22:52 AM
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
I actually think Al Yellon is an elaborate fabrication of Dolan's, created with the purpose of having a never-ending source of counter-material.
Dolan is Yellon and Yellon is Dolan?
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1iz9zJqvO1qb1hsso1_400.gif)
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
If it were me they'd all be Al quotes and they'd all have @sbnation at the end.
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
Well, RSS Feed was the first follower
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
Gotta be the Head Moran.
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 01:01:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
Gotta be the Head Moran.
Not really his style. My guess was Thrill but not really his style either.
Another good guess would have been me. But I didn't do it.
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2013, 01:11:19 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 01:01:49 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2013, 12:31:01 PM
Which of you guys is behind this (http://www.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets)?
Gotta be the Head Moran.
Not really his style. My guess was Thrill but not really his style either.
Another good guess would have been me. But I didn't do it.
Damn, you were my guess.
Honest question after finally reading that butt dripping of a column - any chance Al is just trolling for hits with this stuff? Or do I need to come to terms with the fact that there's a huge audience out there of people reading his stuff and sincerely nodding their dented heads in agreement?
Quote from: R-V on June 18, 2013, 02:11:22 PM
Honest question after finally reading that butt dripping of a column - any chance Al is just trolling for hits with this stuff? Or do I need to come to terms with the fact that there's a huge audience out there of people reading his stuff and sincerely nodding their dented heads in agreement?
The latter, for sure.
Never underestimate the power of stupidity, especially among your own fanbase.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2013, 02:12:12 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 18, 2013, 02:11:22 PM
Honest question after finally reading that butt dripping of a column - any chance Al is just trolling for hits with this stuff? Or do I need to come to terms with the fact that there's a huge audience out there of people reading his stuff and sincerely nodding their dented heads in agreement?
The latter, for sure.
Never underestimate the power of stupidity, especially among your own fanbase.
And we wonder why he hates us.
Quote from: CBStew on June 18, 2013, 03:39:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2013, 02:12:12 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 18, 2013, 02:11:22 PM
Honest question after finally reading that butt dripping of a column - any chance Al is just trolling for hits with this stuff? Or do I need to come to terms with the fact that there's a huge audience out there of people reading his stuff and sincerely nodding their dented heads in agreement?
The latter, for sure.
Never underestimate the power of stupidity, especially among your own fanbase.
And we wonder why he hates us.
He hates us because he is an insecure little fuckstick who hates what he can't control. If he had a modicum of security, he wouldn't give a shit about how much of an idiot we thought he was.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2013, 02:12:12 PM
Quote from: R-V on June 18, 2013, 02:11:22 PM
Honest question after finally reading that butt dripping of a column - any chance Al is just trolling for hits with this stuff? Or do I need to come to terms with the fact that there's a huge audience out there of people reading his stuff and sincerely nodding their dented heads in agreement?
The latter, for sure.
Never underestimate the power of stupidity, especially among your own fanbase.
Cubsfandomstink is terrible.
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
You're "wondering" if Len GETS IT? Why are you slamming Len?
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 02:41:54 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
You're "wondering" if Len GETS IT? Why are you slamming Len?
Is this a joke?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:52:23 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 02:41:54 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
You're "wondering" if Len GETS IT? Why are you slamming Len?
Is this a joke?
Are you new here?
Al referred to one dissenting comment in his screed to Theo as a "slam".
Because, Al.
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 03:29:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:52:23 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 02:41:54 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
You're "wondering" if Len GETS IT? Why are you slamming Len?
Is this a joke?
Are you new here?
Al referred to one dissenting comment in his screed to Theo as a "slam".
Because, Al.
Ah, got it. I'd forgotten that. Please accept my apologies with the following laughter: LOL
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 04:08:09 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 03:29:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:52:23 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 19, 2013, 02:41:54 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 19, 2013, 02:24:07 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 19, 2013, 06:07:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 18, 2013, 07:48:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 18, 2013, 05:29:30 PM
Len Kasper seems like a pretty smart guy. He's gotta realize what most of us know about BCB, right? Right?
Did he say something about BCB?
I can't find it now, it was either on here or on Twitter, but someone said the official Cubs account and Len both follow Al on Twitter.
Well so does Andy. It's probably not the worst idea to keep abreast of what approximately half the idiot fanbase feels.
Just wondering if Len GETS IT like Andy does. Gosh.
You're "wondering" if Len GETS IT? Why are you slamming Len?
Is this a joke?
Are you new here?
Al referred to one dissenting comment in his screed to Theo as a "slam".
Because, Al.
Ah, got it. I'd forgotten that. Please accept my apologies with the following laughter: LOL
Sterling is new here. A funny dude took over his lame account some months ago and has been on fire.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 17, 2013, 11:28:28 AM
HOW MANY MORE TEARS, THEO? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/6/17/4437600/theo-epstein-cubs-rebuild-carlos-marmol-albert-almora-jorge-soler)
Answer: A BUTTLOAD
Quote"I think Dale is taking a lot of heat for the fact that we don't have currently a roster that is talented enough to regularly win baseball games," says Epstein. "We just don't."
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 20, 2013, 10:44:09 PM
Answer: A BUTTLOAD
Quote"I think Dale is taking a lot of heat for the fact that we don't have currently a roster that is talented enough to regularly win baseball games," says Epstein. "We just don't."
Epstink is terrible.
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
Wow... I'm glad I didn't bother to read Al's drivel at first and waited for this instead.
Quote from: Tony on June 22, 2013, 01:46:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
Wow... I'm glad I didn't bother to read Al's drivel at first and waited for this instead.
Also recommended:
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2013/6/18/4441546/an-open-letter-to-mark-attanasio-a-parody
Quote from: CT III on June 22, 2013, 02:59:57 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 22, 2013, 01:46:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
Wow... I'm glad I didn't bother to read Al's drivel at first and waited for this instead.
Also recommended:
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2013/6/18/4441546/an-open-letter-to-mark-attanasio-a-parody
That's gold, Jerry! Gold!
Quote from: Tony on June 22, 2013, 03:32:17 PM
Quote from: CT III on June 22, 2013, 02:59:57 PM
Quote from: Tony on June 22, 2013, 01:46:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on June 18, 2013, 09:17:36 AM
Since Dolan never links to his articles anymore... (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4452)
Wow... I'm glad I didn't bother to read Al's drivel at first and waited for this instead.
Also recommended:
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2013/6/18/4441546/an-open-letter-to-mark-attanasio-a-parody
That's gold, Jerry! Gold!
Farther down the original thread:
Quote from: Moron in ChiefI'd think I have more of a right to complain
... exactly because I pay for all these games. I'm their best customer.
Quote from: Clueless AlI'm closing this thread.
No further good is coming out of it, just people taking swipes at each other because they can. Plus, it's getting real slow.
Let's move on.
Yep, that's it. This guy. /wanking motion
So me and my friends out here in Oakland go to sit down in our seats at the Cubs-A's game. Decent tickets, 100-level, $30, so it should be a good night, right?
Oh who's that chode in front of us that looks very familiar?
(http://i41.tinypic.com/kxfyd.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2zhgqbm.jpg)
One of my friends accidentally - and I mean that genuinely - spilled half a beer on him in the fourth inning. He only got a little on him, and he wasn't drunk, but you best believe that Yellon looked like he was ready to throw down.
At game's end, Al was lamenting to us that because of the BART strike, he wouldn't be able to go to today's game. I asked him where his seats were and he said Section 107, Row 7. He said he paid like $110 for the pair. We told him that we'd give him $50 for the pair, seeing as he was screwed anyway. He said he'd take it, but when we both opened our wallets we facetiously acted like we only had $30 combined on us. After he hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, he took the deal.
The tickets have since been Lysoled.
/Gilstory
Quote from: Gilgamesh on July 04, 2013, 12:36:29 PM
So me and my friends out here in Oakland go to sit down in our seats at the Cubs-A's game. Decent tickets, 100-level, $30, so it should be a good night, right?
Oh who's that chode in front of us that looks very familiar?
(http://i41.tinypic.com/kxfyd.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2zhgqbm.jpg)
One of my friends accidentally - and I mean that genuinely - spilled half a beer on him in the fourth inning. He only got a little on him, and he wasn't drunk, but you best believe that Yellon looked like he was ready to throw down.
At game's end, Al was lamenting to us that because of the BART strike, he wouldn't be able to go to today's game. I asked him where his seats were and he said Section 107, Row 7. He said he paid like $110 for the pair. We told him that we'd give him $50 for the pair, seeing as he was screwed anyway. He said he'd take it, but when we both opened our wallets we facetiously acted like we only had $30 combined on us. After he hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, he took the deal.
The tickets have since been Lysoled.
/Gilstory
On the BCB shithole he mentions BART issues in transit before the game and claims he won't make it to today's game because he needs to catch a flight to make it to Wrigley before Friday's game. And he has an earring? I have my doubts. I think we need more proof. Was he eating bologna?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 04, 2013, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on July 04, 2013, 12:36:29 PM
So me and my friends out here in Oakland go to sit down in our seats at the Cubs-A's game. Decent tickets, 100-level, $30, so it should be a good night, right?
Oh who's that chode in front of us that looks very familiar?
(http://i41.tinypic.com/kxfyd.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2zhgqbm.jpg)
One of my friends accidentally - and I mean that genuinely - spilled half a beer on him in the fourth inning. He only got a little on him, and he wasn't drunk, but you best believe that Yellon looked like he was ready to throw down.
At game's end, Al was lamenting to us that because of the BART strike, he wouldn't be able to go to today's game. I asked him where his seats were and he said Section 107, Row 7. He said he paid like $110 for the pair. We told him that we'd give him $50 for the pair, seeing as he was screwed anyway. He said he'd take it, but when we both opened our wallets we facetiously acted like we only had $30 combined on us. After he hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, he took the deal.
The tickets have since been Lysoled.
/Gilstory
On the BCB shithole he mentions BART issues in transit before the game and claims he won't make it to today's game because he needs to catch a flight to make it to Wrigley before Friday's game. And he has an earring? I have my doubts. I think we need more proof. Was he eating bologna?
He was not eating bologna. The only time he got up was when he had to flag down the vendor selling bottled water.
I guess the three hot dogs (ketchup only) that he ordered were too spicy.
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 04, 2013, 01:46:38 PM
On the BCB shithole he mentions BART issues in transit before the game and claims he won't make it to today's game because he needs to catch a flight to make it to Wrigley before Friday's game. And he has an earring? I have my doubts. I think we need more proof. Was he eating bologna?
The man brought a clipboard to a baseball game so he could keep score.
If that's not Al Yellon, he's done his homework.
That was close. Can you imagine how distraught Yellon would have been if he'd not been able to make the game today, and had missed the Cubs getting historically no-hit?
Quote from: Eli on July 04, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
I thought the only dude still wearing an earring was Harrison Ford. And even Hand Solo can't pull it off.
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2013, 10:11:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 04, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
I thought the only dude still wearing an earring was Harrison Ford. And even Hand Solo can't pull it off.
"Hand Solo" describes Al's sex life.
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2013, 11:19:42 AM
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2013, 10:11:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 04, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
I thought the only dude still wearing an earring was Harrison Ford. And even Hand Solo can't pull it off.
"Hand Solo" describes Al's sex life.
+1
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2013, 11:19:42 AM
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2013, 10:11:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 04, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
I thought the only dude still wearing an earring was Harrison Ford. And even Hand Solo can't pull it off.
"Hand Solo" describes Al's sex life.
You're welcome, Fork.
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2013, 09:17:10 PM
Quote from: Fork on July 06, 2013, 11:19:42 AM
Quote from: Tony on July 06, 2013, 10:11:27 AM
Quote from: Eli on July 04, 2013, 02:11:28 PM
Was not aware of the earring. Makes me feel confused. Going to think about this some more.
I thought the only dude still wearing an earring was Harrison Ford. And even Hand Solo can't pull it off.
"Hand Solo" describes Al's sex life.
You're welcome, Fork.
You passed it with an empty net.
Jesus, Alvin is gobshite.
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
Kerm and Andy can't even be bothered to write for their original sites. What makes you think they won't turn BCB into BGP?
Quote from: Yeti on July 08, 2013, 06:54:38 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
Kerm and Andy can't even be bothered to write for their original sites. What makes you think they won't turn BCB into BGP?
Less time on the podcast, more time on the intarwebs word machine. I can dream.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes“I don’t expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats’ top 30…”
“As I’d guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals’ system…”
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I’d originally said “back-end of the top 30 at best.”
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
@bleedcubbieblue I repeat: what kids? Which one, specifically, should replace Hairston?
@JulieDiCaro Junior Lake RT
@bleedcubbieblue actually, that's not a bad idea. Could go for that.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 08, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
@bleedcubbieblue I repeat: what kids? Which one, specifically, should replace Hairston?
@JulieDiCaro Junior Lake RT
@bleedcubbieblue actually, that's not a bad idea. Could go for that.
Well there we go.
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 08, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
@bleedcubbieblue I repeat: what kids? Which one, specifically, should replace Hairston?
@JulieDiCaro Junior Lake RT
@bleedcubbieblue actually, that's not a bad idea. Could go for that.
Well there we go.
Only because Al's trying to work his way out of Hand Solo.
Quote from: Fork on July 08, 2013, 07:49:29 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 08, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
@bleedcubbieblue I repeat: what kids? Which one, specifically, should replace Hairston?
@JulieDiCaro Junior Lake RT
@bleedcubbieblue actually, that's not a bad idea. Could go for that.
Well there we go.
Only because Al's trying to work his way out of Hand Solo.
(http://cdn1.designbyhumans.com/dtg/322/6wzj_9uk-0x0-b-p-454646.jpg)
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 08, 2013, 07:24:49 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
@bleedcubbieblue I repeat: what kids? Which one, specifically, should replace Hairston?
@JulieDiCaro Junior Lake RT
@bleedcubbieblue actually, that's not a bad idea. Could go for that.
Well there we go.
Quote from: @bleedcubbieblue@juliedicaro @BleacherNation @harrypav What kids, exactly? Who's in the system ready to recall for "a chance"? Name someone.
This is all a little too intense for the sixth outfielder's spot on a next-to-last place team.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
Quote from: CT III on July 08, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
Awesome.
That was great CT.
Quote from: CT III on July 08, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
I think my favorite part of Al's plan is "If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning".
You know, because 20 or 30 platoon at bats should be enough to turn Francoeur's 9-year career right around.
I thought Franc was like 35 or some shit.
Maybe Al is on to something... Jeff Francoeur and Yasiel Puig are basically the same player. (http://nesn.com/2013/07/yasiel-puigs-poor-plate-discipline-similarities-with-jeff-francoeur-could-put-sudden-end-to-puigmania/)
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2013, 11:14:02 PM
Maybe Al is on to something... Jeff Francoeur and Yasiel Puig are basically the same player. (http://nesn.com/2013/07/yasiel-puigs-poor-plate-discipline-similarities-with-jeff-francoeur-could-put-sudden-end-to-puigmania/)
WE MISSED OUR SHOT AT FRANCUIG.
https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/354585344643043328
Quote@Ken_Rosenthal
Sources: Francoeur agrees with #SFGiants.
My god. Will someone tell Jepstink to throw a truckload of cash at Grady Sizemore before someone else beats us to
him?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
I'm willing to cut the guy some slack considering he churns out a shit ton of quality Cubs reading on a daily basis.
Quote from: R-V on July 09, 2013, 09:23:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
I'm willing to cut the guy some slack considering he churns out a shit ton of quality Cubs reading on a daily basis.
Seconded.
Quote from: Bort on July 09, 2013, 09:34:59 AM
Quote from: R-V on July 09, 2013, 09:23:35 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
I'm willing to cut the guy some slack considering he churns out a shit ton of quality Cubs reading on a daily basis.
Seconded.
I won't deny that he does a good job of covering all things Cub. I just find his writing style annoying. Like using headlines that start with Fiiiiiiiiiiinally.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 09, 2013, 12:46:23 PM
I won't deny that he does a good job of covering all things Cub. I just find his writing style annoying. Like using headlines that start with Fiiiiiiiiiiinally.
Ahem.
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Quote from: Eli on July 09, 2013, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 09, 2013, 12:46:23 PM
I won't deny that he does a good job of covering all things Cub. I just find his writing style annoying. Like using headlines that start with Fiiiiiiiiiiinally.
Ahem.
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Touché.
Is Morrissey talking about anyone we know?
"And now Garza, who, by the way, has had bone-related elbow injuries the past two seasons and has a screw in his throwing elbow from a childhood injury. Given that these are the hard-luck Cubs, they might want to hurry up on a trade.
The news apparently hasn't gotten through to everyone that this team is a rebuilding project or, better, using our hoarding imagery, that this is a forced garage sale. I'll be kind and call it an estate sale, which sounds classier and evokes a death in the family — the death of the old Cubs."
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Quote from: Slaky on July 10, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
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That's good hustle.
Quote from: Slaky on July 10, 2013, 09:35:01 PM
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Sir, you can't leave the country now when we need people like you most!
Further evidence that Kim is a big fan of the Al Yellon experience:
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Quote from: morpheus on April 29, 2013, 09:35:43 AM
https://twitter.com/Gdeuceswild/status/327901487575490560
Quote@bleedcubbieblue I appreciate your support, but lets keep your snide comments quiet! Way to be a supportive fan! #douche
In response to
https://twitter.com/bleedcubbieblue/status/327868436418027520
QuoteMaybe they can actually teach him how to field RT @mickgillispie: Great to see Matt Garza talking PFP's with the Smokies pitchers
Never forget. Godspeed, Matt.
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
Quote from: CT III on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 PM
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
This historical primer on game times at Wrigley Field will certainly come in useful, if you find yourself being chased by Libyans chasing you in a VW van at Clark and Diversey and you find a 1983 DeLorean sitting there, with keys in the ignition to facilitate your escape and you zip north up Clark Street, hit 88 MPH and .... next thing you know you see Yum Yum Donuts at Clark and Seminary and the Cabaret Metro is hosting this band called Veruca Salt, and the Sun-Times has Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson on the front page celebrating the Bulls' Three Peat. It's June 26, 1993 and you've somehow gone 20 years, one month and three days back in time. You also learn that the DeLorean you carjacked is powered by Plutonium, which is remarkably easy to get in 1993 with all those breakaway Soviet Republics and an organized black market. But, before you go forward in time you have some unfinished business to attend to.
It so happens that Frank Castillo is taking the bump against Ramon Martinez that day. If you could only get in, and find a guy saying inane things about Ryne Sandberg (and his albatross contract) being an awful, awful ballplayer, maybe you could warn the woman he's with what she's in for should she agree to another date with this guy. So you have Al's handy guide. Saturday games in 1993: hmm, 12:05, 1:20, 3:05 or 7:05. Well, there's always the ticket office (or said Sun-Times out of the honor box--just 35¢!) And then, you find out they're playing in L.A.
So, yeah, this article has nothing in it that would benefit anyone for any reason.
Quote from: Brownie on July 29, 2013, 04:49:07 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 PM
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
This historical primer on game times at Wrigley Field will certainly come in useful, if you find yourself being chased by Libyans chasing you in a VW van at Clark and Diversey and you find a 1983 DeLorean sitting there, with keys in the ignition to facilitate your escape and you zip north up Clark Street, hit 88 MPH and .... next thing you know you see Yum Yum Donuts at Clark and Seminary and the Cabaret Metro is hosting this band called Veruca Salt, and the Sun-Times has Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson on the front page celebrating the Bulls' Three Peat. It's June 26, 1993 and you've somehow gone 20 years, one month and three days back in time. You also learn that the DeLorean you carjacked is powered by Plutonium, which is remarkably easy to get in 1993 with all those breakaway Soviet Republics and an organized black market. But, before you go forward in time you have some unfinished business to attend to.
It so happens that Frank Castillo is taking the bump against Ramon Martinez that day. If you could only get in, and find a guy saying inane things about Ryne Sandberg (and his albatross contract) being an awful, awful ballplayer, maybe you could warn the woman he's with what she's in for should she agree to another date with this guy. So you have Al's handy guide. Saturday games in 1993: hmm, 12:05, 1:20, 3:05 or 7:05. Well, there's always the ticket office (or said Sun-Times out of the honor box--just 35¢!) And then, you find out they're playing in L.A.
So, yeah, this article has nothing in it that would benefit anyone for any reason.
LOL'd most of all at this.
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2013, 04:52:05 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 29, 2013, 04:49:07 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 PM
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
This historical primer on game times at Wrigley Field will certainly come in useful, if you find yourself being chased by Libyans chasing you in a VW van at Clark and Diversey and you find a 1983 DeLorean sitting there, with keys in the ignition to facilitate your escape and you zip north up Clark Street, hit 88 MPH and .... next thing you know you see Yum Yum Donuts at Clark and Seminary and the Cabaret Metro is hosting this band called Veruca Salt, and the Sun-Times has Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson on the front page celebrating the Bulls' Three Peat. It's June 26, 1993 and you've somehow gone 20 years, one month and three days back in time. You also learn that the DeLorean you carjacked is powered by Plutonium, which is remarkably easy to get in 1993 with all those breakaway Soviet Republics and an organized black market. But, before you go forward in time you have some unfinished business to attend to.
It so happens that Frank Castillo is taking the bump against Ramon Martinez that day. If you could only get in, and find a guy saying inane things about Ryne Sandberg (and his albatross contract) being an awful, awful ballplayer, maybe you could warn the woman he's with what she's in for should she agree to another date with this guy. So you have Al's handy guide. Saturday games in 1993: hmm, 12:05, 1:20, 3:05 or 7:05. Well, there's always the ticket office (or said Sun-Times out of the honor box--just 35¢!) And then, you find out they're playing in L.A.
So, yeah, this article has nothing in it that would benefit anyone for any reason.
LOL'd most of all at this.
SKO would find said guy and get him in on the ground floor of a fraternal organization seeking the goal of returning the Chicago Bears to the pinnacle of the National Football League. To which the Sandberg-hater would say, "Why? They're halfway there with this Dave Wannstedt, defensive genius."
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Quote from: Brownie on July 29, 2013, 05:00:23 PM
Quote from: SKO on July 29, 2013, 04:52:05 PM
Quote from: Brownie on July 29, 2013, 04:49:07 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 PM
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
This historical primer on game times at Wrigley Field will certainly come in useful, if you find yourself being chased by Libyans chasing you in a VW van at Clark and Diversey and you find a 1983 DeLorean sitting there, with keys in the ignition to facilitate your escape and you zip north up Clark Street, hit 88 MPH and .... next thing you know you see Yum Yum Donuts at Clark and Seminary and the Cabaret Metro is hosting this band called Veruca Salt, and the Sun-Times has Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson on the front page celebrating the Bulls' Three Peat. It's June 26, 1993 and you've somehow gone 20 years, one month and three days back in time. You also learn that the DeLorean you carjacked is powered by Plutonium, which is remarkably easy to get in 1993 with all those breakaway Soviet Republics and an organized black market. But, before you go forward in time you have some unfinished business to attend to.
It so happens that Frank Castillo is taking the bump against Ramon Martinez that day. If you could only get in, and find a guy saying inane things about Ryne Sandberg (and his albatross contract) being an awful, awful ballplayer, maybe you could warn the woman he's with what she's in for should she agree to another date with this guy. So you have Al's handy guide. Saturday games in 1993: hmm, 12:05, 1:20, 3:05 or 7:05. Well, there's always the ticket office (or said Sun-Times out of the honor box--just 35¢!) And then, you find out they're playing in L.A.
So, yeah, this article has nothing in it that would benefit anyone for any reason.
LOL'd most of all at this.
SKO would find said guy and get him in on the ground floor of a fraternal organization seeking the goal of returning the Chicago Bears to the pinnacle of the National Football League. To which the Sandberg-hater would say, "Why? They're halfway there with this Dave Wannstedt, defensive genius."
(http://home.comcast.net/~ivychat/GROW.JPG)
We had over 100 members. Had to rename it G.R.O.W. International.
Quote from: Brownie on July 29, 2013, 04:49:07 PM
So, yeah, this article has nothing in it that would benefit anyone for any reason.
To be fair, it does feature Al getting PWNED in the comments by some dude who points out that he forgot that in 2006 the Cubs had one 5:05 start when they played an ESPN Sunday Night Game which was started early for the ESPYs.
So not only is Al an expert on the most godawfully boring subject in the history of the universe, he's not even the best expert.
But he is the right one.
What does G.R.O.W. stand for? Do I want to know?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 29, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
What does G.R.O.W. stand for? Do I want to know?
Get Rid Of Wannstedt
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 29, 2013, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 29, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
What does G.R.O.W. stand for? Do I want to know?
Get Rid Of Wannstedt
Internet Chuck: more or less successful than FroDog?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on July 29, 2013, 08:31:28 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 29, 2013, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 29, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
What does G.R.O.W. stand for? Do I want to know?
Get Rid Of Wannstedt
Internet Chuck: more or less successful than FroDog?
Shit. Everything's coming up FroDog these days.
https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/status/361880470121758720?lang=en
Quote from: Internet Apex on July 29, 2013, 09:33:03 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on July 29, 2013, 08:31:28 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 29, 2013, 08:11:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 29, 2013, 06:53:47 PM
What does G.R.O.W. stand for? Do I want to know?
Get Rid Of Wannstedt
Internet Chuck: more or less successful than FroDog?
Shit. Everything's coming up FroDog these days.
https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/status/361880470121758720?lang=en
(FUCK YOU)
Quote from: CT III on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 PM
What the blue hell is this?
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/27/4540726/cubs-wrigley-field-game-time-history
On April 10, 1959, the Tribune quoted Cubs GM John Holland:
"Football has proved the 1 p.m. start on weekends is sound. We've turned back the starting times of week-day games half an hour to give fans more time between lunch and the trip to the park."That's a rather odd statement; you'd think the Cubs would want people to come to the park for lunch.
And there we have the reasoning for a future bleacher season ticket holder to bring his wax paper covered bologna sandwiches.
The Giants DFA'd sub-.500 OPS wizard of hitting Jeff Francoeur. RIGHT THAT WRONG!
Round 2. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/8/26/4656722/cubs-fans-open-letter-theo-epstein)
"There's going to be an apology coming up, but first I want to tell you a couple of stories. Please note! This post is going to be quite long. Pull up a chair, if you aren't in one, and settle in for a while. (And please. Please, please. Be respectful and kind in your comments.)"
Good to see Chuck's got an ally.
"They should go after Robinson Cano. "
Quote from: BH on August 26, 2013, 11:54:24 AM
Round 2. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/8/26/4656722/cubs-fans-open-letter-theo-epstein)
"There's going to be an apology coming up, but first I want to tell you a couple of stories. Please note! This post is going to be quite long. Pull up a chair, if you aren't in one, and settle in for a while. (And please. Please, please. Be respectful and kind in your comments.)"
Good to see Chuck's got an ally.
"They should go after Robinson Cano. "
At first I thought this was progress when he said his years of suffering doesn't make his opinion any more valid than mine. But then I quit reading after the fourth time he told me I was wrong (in italics, to make sure it sinks into my dumb losing-loving, prospect-worshipping brain).
Saying he doesn't want the Cubs to waste money like Josh Hamilton but they should sign a 30-year-old for six years is pretty rich. Someone should take away Al's letterhead: No more open letters.
QuoteWe can have both. We should have both. Dallas Green would have done both. Don't consign this team to several more 90-plus loss years, because no one knows when these young players are going to produce winning seasons. Give us some hope at Wrigley Field. Yes, in 2014. Because ... how much longer do they think I can wait?
Jesus, fuck everything about that article, but this was over the top. I'm starting to hope the Cubs do fuck-all for the next 30 years just so Al can a die a lonely death of butt cancer all while his beloved Cubbies stink worse than his skid-mark stained Wranglers.
Quote from: ChuckD on August 26, 2013, 12:14:54 PM
QuoteWe can have both. We should have both. Dallas Green would have done both. Don't consign this team to several more 90-plus loss years, because no one knows when these young players are going to produce winning seasons. Give us some hope at Wrigley Field. Yes, in 2014. Because ... how much longer do they think I can wait?
Jesus, fuck everything about that article, but this was over the top. I'm starting to hope the Cubs do fuck-all for the next 30 years just so Al can a die a lonely death of butt cancer all while his beloved Cubbies stink worse than his skid-mark stained Wranglers.
I'm starting to hope that Al's sudden anxiousness about WINNING NOW means that he was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness.
HOW LONG DO THEY THINK AL CAN WAIT?
HOW MANY MORE TEARS?
Al should consider retiring from Open Letters
Brilliant plan by Al, wanting to sign Robinson Cano to a five-year deal. I'd be fine with that. I'd also be fine with signing Cano for $800,000 a year. Too bad those things won't happen.
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2013, 01:14:53 PM
Brilliant plan by Al, wanting to sign Robinson Cano to a five-year deal. I'd be fine with that. I'd also be fine with signing Cano for $800,000 a year. Too bad those things won't happen.
Trust me, you don't want to ever get lumped in with anyone who thinks the Cubs could/would/should sign Cano.
Quote from: Yeti on August 26, 2013, 12:49:44 PM
Al should consider retiring from Open Letters
I...agree
THE STORY THAT NEEDED TO BE TOLD. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/9/12/4720622/on-being-a-cubs-fan)
DPD. Gilling the comments:
Quoteyou're married and have kids,right? what does the real family think of the Bleacher family and are the real fam part of the bleacher family?
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Quote from: morpheus on September 12, 2013, 10:37:25 AM
THE STORY THAT NEEDED TO BE TOLD. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/9/12/4720622/on-being-a-cubs-fan)
Quote from: morpheus on September 12, 2013, 10:44:10 AM
DPD. Gilling the comments:
Quoteyou're married and have kids,right? what does the real family think of the Bleacher family and are the real fam part of the bleacher family?
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Morph, the guy had a second question:
Quotesecond question:
are you all, for lack of a better term, Al's? meaning, do you have a subset like you do on BCB here? one's the smart ass, one's the Minor leaguer, one's the no questions asked pro Cub Homer, one's the statistician one's the no-nonsence cubs suck every year take my season ticket money and just continue to suck guy..?.
Al answers:
QuoteI have kids who are now in college.
They are pretty understanding of all of this. They know many of my bleacher friends.
Second — I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but I try to be my real self both at BCB, and in real life. There isn't really an "online persona" for me as there is for some others.
If that's not what you meant, can you clarify?
A shot at Internet Chuck/Real Life Chuck?
DPD. Let's look at Holly Swyers.
(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/116491223/teaching.jpb.jpg)
No, not literally...
QuoteAll of this was captured in a book called "Wrigley Regulars", which I reviewed here three years ago. It was written by Holly Swyers, who is an associate professor of anthropology at Lake Forest College. Beyond that, Holly is one of us -- she has been a personal friend of mine for 15 years. The book was written in part to be used as a college classroom text -- Holly often brings her students on field trips to the bleachers (nice way to mix business and pleasure, right?) -- but it's also written in a way that is easily accessible to the non-academic reader.
Where's Joe Ricketts to bemoan the cost of tuition at Lake Forest Fucking College and the professors are taking kids to the Cubs game. Meanwhile the Chinese, Indian, Japanese and European counterparts are learning how to buy and sell us 6 times before lunch.
Quote
Holly and I were both interviewed for this 2007 article in Psychology Today. This quote from her in the article sums up the way I feel -- and maybe you do too, regarding the hope that someday, the Cubs will win it all:
"Each year, we all come together and share that hope. And when our hope is lost, as it frequently is, those same people buoy us up. The more you suffer at the hands of the Cubs, the deeper the ties you feel to the people who've suffered with you."
Can we send the Worm back out to North Korea and negotiate with Kim Jong Un to put Al in a prison camp with some of his regulars? The hope of one day getting out, coupled with the unspeakable suffering -- more than 81 times a year -- will provide Al with something that frankly, Theo cannot provide.
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 10:49:03 AM
A shot at Internet Chuck/Real Life Chuck?
No. I'm not black or Hispanic.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 12, 2013, 11:55:21 AM
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 10:49:03 AM
A shot at Internet Chuck/Real Life Chuck?
No. I'm not black or Hispanic.
(http://2000magazine.com/websightsthree/yankeesmagazine/NEWPAGES2/pictures/alfonso%20soriano.jpg)
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote
Holly and I were both interviewed for this 2007 article in Psychology Today. This quote from her in the article sums up the way I feel -- and maybe you do too, regarding the hope that someday, the Cubs will win it all:
"Each year, we all come together and share that hope. And when our hope is lost, as it frequently is, those same people buoy us up. The more you suffer at the hands of the Cubs, the deeper the ties you feel to the people who've suffered with you."
Can we send the Worm back out to North Korea and negotiate with Kim Jong Un to put Al in a prison camp with some of his regulars? The hope of one day getting out, coupled with the unspeakable suffering -- more than 81 times a year -- will provide Al with something that frankly, Theo cannot provide.
I second this motion, regardless of whether Alvin gains any perspective or not.
Quote from: Fork on September 12, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote
Holly and I were both interviewed for this 2007 article in Psychology Today. This quote from her in the article sums up the way I feel -- and maybe you do too, regarding the hope that someday, the Cubs will win it all:
"Each year, we all come together and share that hope. And when our hope is lost, as it frequently is, those same people buoy us up. The more you suffer at the hands of the Cubs, the deeper the ties you feel to the people who've suffered with you."
Can we send the Worm back out to North Korea and negotiate with Kim Jong Un to put Al in a prison camp with some of his regulars? The hope of one day getting out, coupled with the unspeakable suffering -- more than 81 times a year -- will provide Al with something that frankly, Theo cannot provide.
I second this motion, regardless of whether Alvin gains any perspective or not.
I do think Kim Jong-Un should allow Al to publish his Open Letters to Theo Jong-Un and Kim DeJesus however.
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
DPD. Let's look at Holly Swyers.
(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/116491223/teaching.jpb.jpg)
No, not literally...
blah blah blah
I left out the main reason I wanted to talk Holly Swyers. There's no doubt she is "one of Al's." Way back in 2005, she was well ahead of the Al-investigative reporting curve:
2005 - "Who Owns Wrigley Field (https://depaul.digication.com/chicago_cubs/4-Community_America_Who_Owns_Wrigley_Field)?" Sport in American Society - Past and Present, a special issue of the International Journal of the History of Sport 22(6): 1086-1105.
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 12:52:57 PM
Quote from: Fork on September 12, 2013, 12:36:05 PM
Quote from: Brownie on September 12, 2013, 11:05:01 AM
Quote
Holly and I were both interviewed for this 2007 article in Psychology Today. This quote from her in the article sums up the way I feel -- and maybe you do too, regarding the hope that someday, the Cubs will win it all:
"Each year, we all come together and share that hope. And when our hope is lost, as it frequently is, those same people buoy us up. The more you suffer at the hands of the Cubs, the deeper the ties you feel to the people who've suffered with you."
Can we send the Worm back out to North Korea and negotiate with Kim Jong Un to put Al in a prison camp with some of his regulars? The hope of one day getting out, coupled with the unspeakable suffering -- more than 81 times a year -- will provide Al with something that frankly, Theo cannot provide.
I second this motion, regardless of whether Alvin gains any perspective or not.
I do think Kim Jong-Un should allow Al to publish his Open Letters to Theo Jong-Un and Kim DeJesus however.
So now I have hope...hope that Al writes enough Open Letters than there can one day be a dramatic reading of the collection.
Quote from: morpheus on September 12, 2013, 10:37:25 AM
THE STORY THAT NEEDED TO BE TOLD. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/9/12/4720622/on-being-a-cubs-fan)
At first I thought that article was going to be interesting. I should have known better
Seems the @BleedCubTweets guy is running a "Guess when Al makes a post sans semi-colon" contest.
Winner gets this:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVHIm3cCAAAOBNi.jpg)
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
QuoteMelanie bought Scotty one of the greatest gifts a Cubs fan could ever hope for:
A championship? Or a night with this beautiful woman (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/swimsuit/collection/issues/2005/05_bodypainting_04_bycategory.html) or this one (http://www.bleachernation.com/2011/02/28/who-should-represent-the-cubs-this-year-in-the-series-she-view/marisa-miller-cubs-jersey/) instead? Tickets to a four-game Cardinals curb-stomping?
So what's the gift?
QuoteA commemorative brick paver in the Vince Lloyd section near the main Wrigley Field ticket window.
Oh. A brick for all the Chads and Trixies and Woo Woos to walk and throw their trash on. Thanks.
DPD. Aside from not knowing the difference between a sidewalk and a wall, he's one hell of a writer, too (http://www.sbnation.com/users/Danny%20Rockett).
QuoteHola. I'm Danny Rockett. I'm and actor, writer, and musician. I produce my own podcast called Rockett Radio, [sic] and obsess about the Chicago Cubs. That is my life. Of yeah.... I tweet too.
Can the Cubs mend my broken brick?
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/xjyHer2.jpg)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/xjyHer2.jpg)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
Nope, not gonna.
I already dealt with one overflowing septic system today.
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/xjyHer2.jpg)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
It's
almost as if BC is staring into a giant, digitized mirror on the ground.
Quote from: PANK! on November 26, 2013, 10:09:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/jujoXIy.png)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
It's almost as if BC is staring into a giant, digitized mirror on the ground.
Damn, someone put out the Mortsignal.
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
I admit it... this is either the best or worst photoshop I've ever seen or I'm losing my mind.
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 27, 2013, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
I admit it... this is either the best or worst photoshop I've ever seen or I'm losing my mind.
I like the sound of "best".
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 27, 2013, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 27, 2013, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
I admit it... this is either the best or worst photoshop I've ever seen or I'm losing my mind.
I like the sound of "best".
Is that really just how it looks because ITS FUCKING BC.
Quote from: ChuckD on November 26, 2013, 10:22:04 PM
Quote from: PANK! on November 26, 2013, 10:09:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/jujoXIy.png)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
It's almost as if BC is staring into a giant, digitized mirror on the ground.
Damn, someone put out the Mortsignal.
I'm in Indiana for the holiday. If I wasn't, I would drive down to Wrigley and have a look right ass now.
EDIT: I stepped back from my monitor and looked and I see the thing now. God, that should be commissioned by somebody. I'll buy you a cheeseburger.
Quote from: Slaky on November 27, 2013, 10:24:13 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 27, 2013, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 27, 2013, 09:28:47 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
I admit it... this is either the best or worst photoshop I've ever seen or I'm losing my mind.
I like the sound of "best".
Is that really just how it looks because ITS FUCKING BC.
Seriously. Are we positive that it's
not BC?
Edit: Because it looks like BC.
Here's the original:
(http://cdn1.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/23799031/img_7698.0_standard_709.0.jpg)
Holy shit Tank, you are some sort of wizard.
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 27, 2013, 10:27:03 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on November 26, 2013, 10:22:04 PM
Quote from: PANK! on November 26, 2013, 10:09:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/jujoXIy.png)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
It's almost as if BC is staring into a giant, digitized mirror on the ground.
Damn, someone put out the Mortsignal.
I'm in Indiana for the holiday. If I wasn't, I would drive down to Wrigley and have a look right ass now.
EDIT: I stepped back from my monitor and looked and I see the thing now. God, that should be commissioned by somebody. I'll buy you a cheeseburger.
I want a BC hood ornament for my car.
Amazing.
Holy shit.
I can't stop staring at it.
Quote from: Fork on November 27, 2013, 11:05:42 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 27, 2013, 10:27:03 AM
Quote from: ChuckD on November 26, 2013, 10:22:04 PM
Quote from: PANK! on November 26, 2013, 10:09:08 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 06:59:20 PM
Quote from: Tinker to Evers to Chance on November 26, 2013, 04:01:11 PM
CT linked this (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/11/23/5128204/another-cubs-brick-in-the-wall) in the sbox.
I'm posting it over here because I want the rest of you to suffer with us.
(http://i.imgur.com/jujoXIy.png)
Like a Mecca for sadsacks.
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
It's almost as if BC is staring into a giant, digitized mirror on the ground.
Damn, someone put out the Mortsignal.
I'm in Indiana for the holiday. If I wasn't, I would drive down to Wrigley and have a look right ass now.
EDIT: I stepped back from my monitor and looked and I see the thing now. God, that should be commissioned by somebody. I'll buy you a cheeseburger.
I want a BC hood ornament for my car.
Is BC misspelled on the statue?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
Seriously. Who the fuck did this? It's... incredible.
Quote from: Tonker on November 27, 2013, 01:53:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 26, 2013, 10:39:44 PM
Quote from: Internet Apex on November 26, 2013, 08:41:20 PM
Am I just imagining the BC in the bricks? Or did you already improve this?
I admit it... this kind of made my day.
Seriously. Who the fuck did this? It's... incredible.
Like the Veronica (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil_of_Veronica) before it, it could be what the Byzantines would have called an
acheiropoieton (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acheiropoieta): an image "made without hand".
Quote from: CT III on July 08, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
Opportunity missed.
(http://i.imgur.com/eAAVNMm.png)
Quote from: Tank on February 23, 2009, 01:56:21 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on February 23, 2009, 01:54:05 PM
Quote from: MAD on February 23, 2009, 09:35:00 AM
QuoteKasey's been a friend of mine for many years and it was of this list that an idea was born last spring. Last April, I read this review of a new book called "Mets By The Numbers", and, knowing of Kasey's exhaustive research into Cubs uniform numbers, thought, "We could do this for the Cubs!" I contacted Kasey and discovered he knew one of the MBTN authors, and in the matter of a few emails with Matt Silverman, the other MBTN author, we had a contract with Skyhorse Publishing for "Cubs By The Numbers".
Skyhorse certainly seems to have a broad portfolio.
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/280.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/149.jpg)
(http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/Images/Covers/Large/150.jpg)
Sort of like Loompanics Lite.
Even TDubbs might enjoy this Wheezer post.
Provided someone explains the meaning of "portfolio" to him.
Heh (http://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/book/?GCOI=60239109925840).
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/3/14/5506800/why-i-go-to-cubs-games-alone (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/3/14/5506800/why-i-go-to-cubs-games-alone)
"BCB's Danny Rockett tells you about a wild night with some great baseball people!"
QuoteSo, a professional beach volleyball player, a medical marijuana dispensary owner, a finance student, and a cop are hanging out at a baseball game...
Sounds like the beginning of a joke. And it kind of is, considering my life sometimes feels like a big joke, but in actuality it's who I spent Monday afternoon with during the Cubs' 3-2 win against the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
Quote from: Slaky on March 14, 2014, 10:29:12 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/3/14/5506800/why-i-go-to-cubs-games-alone (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/3/14/5506800/why-i-go-to-cubs-games-alone)
"BCB's Danny Rockett tells you about a wild night with some great baseball people!"
QuoteSo, a professional beach volleyball player, a medical marijuana dispensary owner, a finance student, and a cop are hanging out at a baseball game...
Sounds like the beginning of a joke. And it kind of is, considering my life sometimes feels like a big joke, but in actuality it's who I spent Monday afternoon with during the Cubs' 3-2 win against the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.
Quote from: The Scientific DinosaurStories like this are refreshing
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2014, 05:58:06 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 08, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
Opportunity missed.
(http://i.imgur.com/eAAVNMm.png)
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24524765/video-triple-a-teammates-pull-amazing-prank-on-jeff-francoeur
QuoteVeteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur was unable to win a job with the Indians in spring training, and, soon after being released, he signed a minor league contract with the Padres. They assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate in El Paso.
Francoeur's teammates, several of whom he's known since his time with the Braves, decided to pull off an elaborate prank that included the coaching staff, the training staff, and sometimes innocent bystanders. They convinced Jeff that pitcher Jorge Reyes was deaf and kept the gag running for weeks...
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 14, 2014, 12:44:39 AM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 06, 2014, 05:58:06 PM
Quote from: CT III on July 08, 2013, 08:25:16 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 07:22:03 PM
Quote from: Eli on July 08, 2013, 07:18:21 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 08, 2013, 06:51:47 PM
No, they shouldn't. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2013/7/8/4503222/jeff-francoeur-free-agent-cubs)
Jeff Francoeur is Not a Prospect, therefore Al wants him. And he's not talking about rebuilding value for a trade either:
Quote from: AlbertTo me, it's a no-brainer. Try him out. If he's still bad after a few weeks of platooning, just release him. If he can perform well enough in that platoon role, he's just 29 and could be a useful spare part for the next couple of years. There's almost literally no downside to giving him a shot.
"just 29" lol k. Those are the choices. Release him if he's worthless, or let him keep a roster spot warm for the next two years (which would require signing him to a new contract) if he isn't. Andy and Kerm, take over BCB already.
I know it's Al and pointing out flaws in his thinking is a waste of time, but there isn't "literally no downside." There are roster implications, missed opportunities for young guys (Junior Lake, perhaps?) and other things that actually matter. Major League rosters aren't like rec softball leagues where someone can just show up and fill in for a while.
Again, I'm having a one-sided argument with a moron here, so whatever.
Hey now. He said "ALMOST" literally no downside, which, besides being a wonderfully constructed phrase, is his trademark opening to disclaim this later if convenient. That's the key to never being wrong about your milquetoast opinions. Always Be Hedging. Brett is good at it too, which sometimes requires inserting context retroactively (http://www.bleachernation.com/2013/07/08/report-ivan-pineyro-is-the-pitching-prospect-headed-to-cubs-in-scott-hairston-deal/comment-page-2/#comment-338009):
Quote from: JBarnes"I don't expect that it will be a top prospect – or even someone in the Nats' top 30..."
"As I'd guessed, the Cubs are getting a prospect that looks to be in the 20 to 30 range in the Nationals' system..."
Hmmm did you guess that?
Quote from: BrettHaste. Sorry. My gut was that I'd originally said "back-end of the top 30 at best."
Fuck.
FUCK.
Jeff Francoeur? JEFF FRANCOEUR?!? Of all the washed up shitheads that are on the street for the Cubs to sign so that Al can buy a shirsey with a name on the back that people recognize he wants them to sign JEFF FUCKING FANCOEUR?!?!?!?
I mean fuck. Even when Francoeur was good he was bad. And now that he's 29 and in decline (from not being that good to begin with) and he's pretty much the antithesis of the type of player Epstein and Hoyer have said they want to acquire AL FUCKING YELLON who runs THE MOST POPULAR CUBS WEBSITE ON THE GODDAMNED INTERNET wants to sign this asshole?!? Because he wants to say nice things to Francouer when he's falling down in the leftfield so he can feel good when his friend Jeff takes out the inevitable "THANK YOU CUBBEEZ FANZ" ad in the Chicago Tribune at the end of the season?
Fuck.
Opportunity missed.
(http://i.imgur.com/eAAVNMm.png)
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/24524765/video-triple-a-teammates-pull-amazing-prank-on-jeff-francoeur
QuoteVeteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur was unable to win a job with the Indians in spring training, and, soon after being released, he signed a minor league contract with the Padres. They assigned him to their Triple-A affiliate in El Paso.
Francoeur's teammates, several of whom he's known since his time with the Braves, decided to pull off an elaborate prank that included the coaching staff, the training staff, and sometimes innocent bystanders. They convinced Jeff that pitcher Jorge Reyes was deaf and kept the gag running for weeks...
Look, there's almost literally no downside to having a victim for your prank monkey on the team.
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field. While keeping within budget constraints. I'll take his article one step further, instead of wanting players to care and play hard, I want Theo to do the same. Get off yer asses boys.
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
They changed the rules so you can't pay above slot, which was key to their draft success in Boston. Surely you've read about that, been seeing that. They also changed the rules on international signing cheddar so instead of outbidding teams for young talent they've built some giant palace of baseball learning in the D.R. to find and develop the kids before they hit the market. This takes longer too.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
They changed the rules so you can't pay above slot, which was key to their draft success in Boston. Surely you've read about that, been seeing that.
Joe Sheehan who is smarter at baseball than I am, made the point recently, that with the combination of the recent, dramatic increases in the amount of scouting information available to front offices, and the slotting rules, that unless you are a bunch of magic fucking wizards with the draft like the Cardinals, tanking really is the most efficient way to get yourself some high-end talent.
I look at this like the Rays with Andrew Friedman. That franchise was also in really bad shape when he was hired in 2004. They turned a few more terrible seasons into Longoria, Price and others and started a great run of sustained success in 2008. But that process took about 4 years.
Yes the Cubs are a much bigger market team but a confluence of events - the way Zell required buyers to structure the deal, the current TV deal, the rooftops and all that bull plop - means that the Cubs are a Rays-esque small market team for now. It's debatable how much was out of Tom and company's control and just bad luck, and how much is due to them screwing the pooch in any number of ways. And yes, I wish they would just dig into their other deep family pockets to fund a huge big league payroll with Darvish and Tanaka and Anibal Sanchez while we wait for all the other business stars to align, but it's not gonna hai and other than not buying many tickets until the team is good again, there's nothing I can do about it.
It sucks watching shitty baseball and god damn I am sick of watching assholes like Ryan Sweeney and Darwin Barney run around out there for going on 5 years now, but it's going to get better. Mark my meaningless words.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
They changed the rules so you can't pay above slot, which was key to their draft success in Boston. Surely you've read about that, been seeing that. They also changed the rules on international signing cheddar so instead of outbidding teams for young talent they've built some giant palace of baseball learning in the D.R. to find and develop the kids before they hit the market. This takes longer too.
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
They changed the rules so you can't pay above slot, which was key to their draft success in Boston. Surely you've read about that, been seeing that. They also changed the rules on international signing cheddar so instead of outbidding teams for young talent they've built some giant palace of baseball learning in the D.R. to find and develop the kids before they hit the market. This takes longer too.
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Somebody send Eli a mini-fridge for his Dr. Pepper 10, stat.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 10:26:51 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof. Plus, these guys all proved to be really good at drafting high-level talent in Boston, usually while picking in the 20s. The Cardinals have drafted late for most of the last decade and still have the best farm system in baseball.
Obviously I get that drafting early boosts the odds of hitting on good players, but I think it's more incremental than people assume.
They changed the rules so you can't pay above slot, which was key to their draft success in Boston. Surely you've read about that, been seeing that. They also changed the rules on international signing cheddar so instead of outbidding teams for young talent they've built some giant palace of baseball learning in the D.R. to find and develop the kids before they hit the market. This takes longer too.
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Since their strategy has clearly not been to patch together a team in the hopes of contention for the Seligcard, the best plan for the long-term is to completely flame out now rather than win a few more games and see Kris Bryant getting guys on a Rockies message board moist.
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:22:54 AM
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 10:05:38 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:01:39 AM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 09:52:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:45:59 AM
Quote from: BH on April 21, 2014, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 08:30:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 20, 2014, 10:40:04 PM
New mantra: IT'S TIME TO START, THEO! (http://www.desipio.com/?p=4851)
15 rhetorical questions from Andy in that one. He must be really fired up.
Al is right, in three years Theo should have rebuilt the farm system, changed the entire organization, coaching/scouting philosophy all while putting a contender on the field.
You say that like "putting a contender on the field" is some silly, irrelevant thing.
You say it like it wouldn't harm their draft position, which is pretty much the surest way to put players into the pipeline who can make the contention a sustainable thing.
It's one way. I don't know about the surest way.
Getting the Bryants and Almoras of the world is a lot easier when your drafting in the single digits.
Sure it's easier, but still not foolproof.
Yes, Al... Sometimes "prospects" don't work out. And then they die.
But let's not act like the top of the draft is just as much of a crapshoot as the rest.
Here are some bWAR numbers I've gathered from this breakdown of the collective results of the top 33 draft picks 1990-2010 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/mlb/news/20130605/draft-pick-by-pick-breakdown/#all):
Slot TotWAR AvgWAR
1 427.1 20.3
2 255.4 12.2
3 143.0 6.8
4 142.9 6.8
5 197.6 9.4
6 123.5 5.9
7 166.3 7.9
8 119.2 5.7
9 144.5 6.9
10 189.0 9.0
11 68.8 3.0
12 198.0 9.4
13 170.7 8.1
14 128.8 6.1
15 125.3 6.0
16 137.6 6.6
17 139.1 6.6
18 18.2 0.9
19 85.7 4.1
20 26.3 12.6
21 69.9 3.3
22 107.6 5.1
23 91.6 4.4
24 57.5 2.7
25 68.2 3.2
26 13.9 0.7
27 9.7 0.5
28 66.1 3.1
29 56.7 2.7
30 22.2 1.1
31 28.6 1.4
32 14.9 0.7
33 11.0 0.5To cut through the noise a bit, here's the same data sliced into buckets of 3 and 5 slots, respectively (63 and 105 total picks per bucket, respectively):
Picks TotWAR
1-3 825.5
4-6 464.0
7-9 430.0
10-12 455.8
13-15 424.8
16-18 294.9
19-21 181.9
22-24 256.7
25-27 91.8
28-30 145.0
31-33 54.5
1-5 1166.0
6-10 742.5
11-15 691.6
16-20 406.9
20-25 421.1
26-30 168.6If you're interested in more of a binary success/failure rate, there's this from a couple years ago (http://viewfromthebleachers.com/blog/2012/08/23/success-rate-of-mlb-draft-picks-by-slot/).
(http://i.imgur.com/Jh7gqoB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zuatjLc.jpg)
Where a "successful" player appears to one who meets
any of these criteria:
1. Averages 1.5 WAR per year in the majors while under team control
2. Averages 2.0 WAR per year during their best 5-year stretch
3. Lasts 10+ years in the majors
And a "superior" player is one who either:
1. Averages 2.5 WAR per year in the majors while under team control
2. Averages 3.0 WAR per year during their best 5-year stretch
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 12:38:38 PM
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
I think RV's post upthread was good and thought-provoking. If baseball has really been changed so that outright tanking is now the easiest (or "best") way to rebuild franchises, that's bad for the game. Partially because tanking sucks and isn't fun for anyone. And partially because it's so much harder to turn around a baseball organization by tanking, since one guy doesn't have the impact of a Luck or LeBron like in the NFL or NBA. Plus, it's still harder to accurately project baseball players than basketball or football players. If a team commits to tanking for a few years and misses on one or two picks, they're kind of screwed.
Basically: thanks, Obama.
By way of bringing this thread back around, the process of googling for the above also led me to this litany of anecdotes from one Alvin Yellon (http://www.baseballnation.com/2011/6/6/2205580/mlb-draft-no-1-pick-no-guarantee-of-success), in which the acclaimed internet scribe explains ahead of the 2011 draft that draft picks don't always work out, man, and LOL Pirates, amiright...
QuoteThis year, the Pittsburgh Pirates have the No. 1 selection in Monday's MLB Draft, the event baseball has not-so-charmingly named the "First-Year Player Draft". It will be the sixth consecutive year that the Pirates have had the fourth choice or better and the second time in the last decade that they've chosen first overall.
So the Pirates should be really, really good now, right? Since they've gotten all these great players at or near the top of the draft?
That would be no, unless you're a big fan of Bryan Bullington.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 21, 2014, 01:11:52 PM
*lots of laptop science*
DPD. Really good stuff, Tank. There's a pretty clear-cut drop even after the first pick, which makes sense because that's where you get the more obvious superstar talents like A-Rod, Mauer, Griffey, Chipper Jones, Price, etc. Looks like the average WAR is much more of a crapshoot between picks 3 and 17. (Side note: Fun, random upshot at pick #20 -- Torii Hunter, Mussina and Sabathia have to make up almost all of that.)
Based on that chart, it looks like if you can be bad enough to get a top-2 pick, it's more likely to pay off. But I think it sort of also deflates the idea that it's a huge disadvantage to pick, say, 12th instead of 5th.
Anyway. Thanks for putting that together.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 12:38:38 PM
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
I think RV's post upthread was good and thought-provoking. If baseball has really been changed so that outright tanking is now the easiest (or "best") way to rebuild franchises, that's bad for the game. Partially because tanking sucks and isn't fun for anyone. And partially because it's so much harder to turn around a baseball organization by tanking, since one guy doesn't have the impact of a Luck or LeBron like in the NFL or NBA. Plus, it's still harder to accurately project baseball players than basketball or football players. If a team commits to tanking for a few years and misses on one or two picks, they're kind of screwed.
Basically: thanks, Obama.
We could have used "Not tryin' for Bryant" or "This season will be a bore, but we'll get Almor...a".
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 12:38:38 PM
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
I think RV's post upthread was good and thought-provoking. If baseball has really been changed so that outright tanking is now the easiest (or "best") way to rebuild franchises, that's bad for the game. Partially because tanking sucks and isn't fun for anyone. And partially because it's so much harder to turn around a baseball organization by tanking, since one guy doesn't have the impact of a Luck or LeBron like in the NFL or NBA. Plus, it's still harder to accurately project baseball players than basketball or football players. If a team commits to tanking for a few years and misses on one or two picks, they're kind of screwed.
Basically: thanks, Obama.
We could have used "Not tryin' for Bryant" or "This season will be a bore, but we'll get Almor...a".
Where's Ernie Banks when you need him?
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 12:38:38 PM
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
I think RV's post upthread was good and thought-provoking. If baseball has really been changed so that outright tanking is now the easiest (or "best") way to rebuild franchises, that's bad for the game. Partially because tanking sucks and isn't fun for anyone. And partially because it's so much harder to turn around a baseball organization by tanking, since one guy doesn't have the impact of a Luck or LeBron like in the NFL or NBA. Plus, it's still harder to accurately project baseball players than basketball or football players. If a team commits to tanking for a few years and misses on one or two picks, they're kind of screwed.
Basically: thanks, Obama.
We could have used "Not tryin' for Bryant" or "This season will be a bore, but we'll get Almor...a".
"Back-to-back Koleks are better than sex"?
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 01:14:03 PM
Quote from: Tony on April 21, 2014, 12:38:38 PM
It's too bad there isn't catchy phrase like "suck for Luck" that the Cubs can use like the Colts did. That would make waiting through this shitty period a lot more fun.
I think RV's post upthread was good and thought-provoking. If baseball has really been changed so that outright tanking is now the easiest (or "best") way to rebuild franchises, that's bad for the game. Partially because tanking sucks and isn't fun for anyone. And partially because it's so much harder to turn around a baseball organization by tanking, since one guy doesn't have the impact of a Luck or LeBron like in the NFL or NBA. Plus, it's still harder to accurately project baseball players than basketball or football players. If a team commits to tanking for a few years and misses on one or two picks, they're kind of screwed.
Basically: thanks, Obama.
The important thing is that Pen's good friend Bud Selig's tenure as Commissioner has been a complete success.
Frankly I think baseball should have a salary cap if they're going to go so far as to slam down the opportunity for larger market teams of still somewhat limited means to overpay for prospects. Just even the whole damn playing field on every level. That way free agency would be something other than "well you can't build a team successfully in FA since the top three guys are going to the richest three teams and everyone else is bound to just be woefully overpaid."
Does any of what I'm saying make any sense? I'm not going to read it back. Fuck it.
Quote from: SKO on April 21, 2014, 03:47:38 PM
Frankly I think baseball should have a salary cap if they're going to go so far as to slam down the opportunity for larger market teams of still somewhat limited means to overpay for prospects. Just even the whole damn playing field on every level. That way free agency would be something other than "well you can't build a team successfully in FA since the top three guys are going to the richest three teams and everyone else is bound to just be woefully overpaid."
Does any of what I'm saying make any sense? I'm not going to read it back. Fuck it.
Nobody in the business of baseball wants a salary cap. Every team makes money, and the Players Association benefits from higher salaries. The only way you'd ever see anything remotely resembling a salary cap would be if somehow the network television revenue dried up. So, never.
Quote from: Fork on April 21, 2014, 04:21:24 PM
Quote from: SKO on April 21, 2014, 03:47:38 PM
Frankly I think baseball should have a salary cap if they're going to go so far as to slam down the opportunity for larger market teams of still somewhat limited means to overpay for prospects. Just even the whole damn playing field on every level. That way free agency would be something other than "well you can't build a team successfully in FA since the top three guys are going to the richest three teams and everyone else is bound to just be woefully overpaid."
Does any of what I'm saying make any sense? I'm not going to read it back. Fuck it.
Nobody in the business of baseball wants a salary cap. Every team makes money, and the Players Association benefits from higher salaries. The only way you'd ever see anything remotely resembling a salary cap would be if somehow the network television revenue dried up. So, never.
I don't know. I bet Jerry Reinsdorf would be totally cool with a salary cap.
Quote from: SKO on April 21, 2014, 03:47:38 PM
Frankly I think baseball should have a salary cap if they're going to go so far as to slam down the opportunity for larger market teams of still somewhat limited means to overpay for prospects. Just even the whole damn playing field on every level. That way free agency would be something other than "well you can't build a team successfully in FA since the top three guys are going to the richest three teams and everyone else is bound to just be woefully overpaid."
Does any of what I'm saying make any sense? I'm not going to read it back. Fuck it.
Salary caps are socialistic, anti-competitive, anti-player, ownership risk-reducing, anti-fan propositions.
So, yeah. Let's have more of them.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Goddammit, Theo! Come up with a better strategy than what current rules allow already!
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Or what we can do is hope that "best minds baseball can come up with" means more in terms of talent evaluation and development than market strategy, now that everybody is pretty much hip to what was going on. The rich teams can now spend out the dick on the best and brightest scouts and stat analysts and arm them with the tools and resources they need to be successful. And the Big Papi's won't fall out of the sky but rather sprout up from the dirt, which they've cultivated during a long, arduous, buttpounding process that takes longer than anyone here wanted to spend.
This is our hope, dude. This is where we're at with this shit.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Or what we can do is hope that "best minds baseball can come up with" means more in terms of talent evaluation and development than market strategy, now that everybody is pretty much hip to what was going on. The rich teams can now spend out the dick on the best and brightest scouts and stat analysts and arm them with the tools and resources they need to be successful. And the Big Papi's won't fall out of the sky but rather sprout up from the dirt, which they've cultivated during a long, arduous, buttpounding process that takes longer than anyone here wanted to spend.
This is our hope, dude. This is where we're at with this shit.
It's a low bar, but this is probably my favorite thing you've posted in a long time.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Or what we can do is hope that "best minds baseball can come up with" means more in terms of talent evaluation and development than market strategy, now that everybody is pretty much hip to what was going on. The rich teams can now spend out the dick on the best and brightest scouts and stat analysts and arm them with the tools and resources they need to be successful. And the Big Papi's won't fall out of the sky but rather sprout up from the dirt, which they've cultivated during a long, arduous, buttpounding process that takes longer than anyone here wanted to spend.
This is our hope, dude. This is where we're at with this shit.
(dries eyes) That was beautiful.
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Or what we can do is hope that "best minds baseball can come up with" means more in terms of talent evaluation and development than market strategy, now that everybody is pretty much hip to what was going on. The rich teams can now spend out the dick on the best and brightest scouts and stat analysts and arm them with the tools and resources they need to be successful. And the Big Papi's won't fall out of the sky but rather sprout up from the dirt, which they've cultivated during a long, arduous, buttpounding process that takes longer than anyone here wanted to spend.
This is our hope, dude. This is where we're at with this shit.
This is all true. We can definitely hope all of that.
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 09:38:46 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on April 21, 2014, 04:33:41 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 21, 2014, 04:30:20 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 21, 2014, 10:34:41 AM
I'm aware of all that. But I'd hoped that the guys advertised as the best minds as baseball could come up with a market inefficiency better than "gotta lose now so we don't lose later."
Goddammit, Theo! Make a new inefficiency in the market already!
In which Eli gets unmercifully owned by Internet Chuck in front of God and everybody.
Maybe I should have said "strategy" instead of "market inefficiency" so it couldn't be so narrowly interpreted. I still stand by my overall point.
Or what we can do is hope that "best minds baseball can come up with" means more in terms of talent evaluation and development than market strategy, now that everybody is pretty much hip to what was going on. The rich teams can now spend out the dick on the best and brightest scouts and stat analysts and arm them with the tools and resources they need to be successful. And the Big Papi's won't fall out of the sky but rather sprout up from the dirt, which they've cultivated during a long, arduous, buttpounding process that takes longer than anyone here wanted to spend.
This is our hope, dude. This is where we're at with this shit.
This is all true. We can definitely hope all of that.
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both
that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
I'm sure projections for minor leaguers can run on the dicier side as far as
prediction goes. But they can still give us all some
descriptive boners, right?
Even if the actual numbers spit out are dubiously high in and of themselves (35 HR for Baez if he got 600 MLB PA this season?!), they offer a contextual glimpse at how truly retarded these two have been in the minors thus far.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 22, 2014, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
I'm sure projections for minor leaguers can run on the dicier side as far as prediction goes. But they can still give us all some descriptive boners, right?
Even if the actual numbers spit out are dubiously high in and of themselves (35 HR for Baez if he got 600 MLB PA this season?!), they offer a contextual glimpse at how truly retarded these two have been in the minors thus far.
Yeah so we can at least have a place to store some kind of future give a shit about baseball. In the meantime I don't exaggerate when I say that this whole season feels like a waste of time and I barely ever even look at the standings anymore. Whenever there's a report about a player breaking out from nowhere or a team that is on a crazy run of success that's completely unexpected I get pangs of jealousy. It makes me angry that it just doesn't matter.
The Cubs are 1-4 in one run games. That stat seems to hold a key to that lucky season where contenders come from nowhere.
The Cubs just continue to scuffle aimlessly with sub replacement level players at almost every position. Even Castro, who's looking better is sub 100 on his OPS+. You had some guys who might have gotten off to a hot start - the only guy who did is Neifi Perez 2 and that's already fading fast.
What a joyless bunch of shitheels.
I hate this fucking team.
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 10:58:19 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 22, 2014, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
I'm sure projections for minor leaguers can run on the dicier side as far as prediction goes. But they can still give us all some descriptive boners, right?
Even if the actual numbers spit out are dubiously high in and of themselves (35 HR for Baez if he got 600 MLB PA this season?!), they offer a contextual glimpse at how truly retarded these two have been in the minors thus far.
Yeah so we can at least have a place to store some kind of future give a shit about baseball. In the meantime I don't exaggerate when I say that this whole season feels like a waste of time and I barely ever even look at the standings anymore. Whenever there's a report about a player breaking out from nowhere or a team that is on a crazy run of success that's completely unexpected I get pangs of jealousy. It makes me angry that it just doesn't matter.
The Cubs are 1-4 in one run games. That stat seems to hold a key to that lucky season where contenders come from nowhere.
The Cubs just continue to scuffle aimlessly with sub replacement level players at almost every position. Even Castro, who's looking better is sub 100 on his OPS+. You had some guys who might have gotten off to a hot start - the only guy who did is Neifi Perez 2 and that's already fading fast.
What a joyless bunch of shitheels.
I hate this fucking team.
Nah. There's no one hateable left. Not one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position. The closest to any of this is Castro because: A) It sure seems he's not going to be a perennial all star; and B) there is a potential conflict with Baez viz a viz the short stop position. But B is mitigated by the possibility of a move to second for one of them and the tradability of both of them.
The worst part about this team is knowing it's not worth watching until either Baez or Bryant comes up (which is a big time saver) and knowing that $14mm is still being wasted on Soriano.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 10:58:19 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 22, 2014, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
I'm sure projections for minor leaguers can run on the dicier side as far as prediction goes. But they can still give us all some descriptive boners, right?
Even if the actual numbers spit out are dubiously high in and of themselves (35 HR for Baez if he got 600 MLB PA this season?!), they offer a contextual glimpse at how truly retarded these two have been in the minors thus far.
Yeah so we can at least have a place to store some kind of future give a shit about baseball. In the meantime I don't exaggerate when I say that this whole season feels like a waste of time and I barely ever even look at the standings anymore. Whenever there's a report about a player breaking out from nowhere or a team that is on a crazy run of success that's completely unexpected I get pangs of jealousy. It makes me angry that it just doesn't matter.
The Cubs are 1-4 in one run games. That stat seems to hold a key to that lucky season where contenders come from nowhere.
The Cubs just continue to scuffle aimlessly with sub replacement level players at almost every position. Even Castro, who's looking better is sub 100 on his OPS+. You had some guys who might have gotten off to a hot start - the only guy who did is Neifi Perez 2 and that's already fading fast.
What a joyless bunch of shitheels.
I hate this fucking team.
Nah. There's no one hateable left. Not one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position. The closest to any of this is Castro because: A) It sure seems he's not going to be a perennial all star; and B) there is a potential conflict with Baez viz a viz the short stop position. But B is mitigated by the possibility of a move to second for one of them and the tradability of both of them.
The worst part about this team is knowing it's not worth watching until either Baez or Bryant comes up (which is a big time saver) and knowing that $14mm is still being wasted on Soriano.
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left.
Sorry for your loss.
QuoteNot one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position.
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left.
Sorry for your loss.
QuoteNot one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position.
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
On the flipside, once the core gets better assuming blue chippers in Baez and Bryant pan out, the Cubs become more attractive to incrementally better players that are free agents. Not all-star type players but plus WAR players who would usually sign with a contender.
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 12:26:29 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left.
Sorry for your loss.
QuoteNot one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position.
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
On the flipside, once the core gets better assuming blue chippers in Baez and Bryant pan out, the Cubs become more attractive to incrementally better players that are free agents. Not all-star type players but plus WAR players who would usually sign with a contender.
And the willingness to sign a player like a Tanaka increases. Supposedly, the deal break was the out clause the Yankees gave him after 4 years. The Cubs were willing to waste 2 years of salary on him for non-contending years (2014 and 2015) to have him for the next 5. They were not willing to waste 2 years only to guaranty having him for only 2 years after that. Once the core is better/proven, there are fewer to zero wasted years on the front end of high dollar contracts. The ROI on free agents increases dramatically.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 01:07:29 PM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 12:26:29 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left.
Sorry for your loss.
QuoteNot one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position.
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
On the flipside, once the core gets better assuming blue chippers in Baez and Bryant pan out, the Cubs become more attractive to incrementally better players that are free agents. Not all-star type players but plus WAR players who would usually sign with a contender.
And the willingness to sign a player like a Tanaka increases. Supposedly, the deal break was the out clause the Yankees gave him after 4 years. The Cubs were willing to waste 2 years of salary on him for non-contending years (2014 and 2015) to have him for the next 5. They were not willing to waste 2 years only to guaranty having him for only 2 years after that. Once the core is better/proven, there are fewer to zero wasted years on the front end of high dollar contracts. The ROI on free agents increases dramatically.
Tanaka will opt out and sign with my Kubbeez to RIGHT THAT WRONG!
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left.
Sorry for your loss.
QuoteNot one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position.
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
Every successful team that has risen from sucking has done it. If THE PLAN works, the guys they'll have to bring in via the FA market or trades will be patching over holes. A large part of the roster - over half by my reckoning - will be guys currently in the Cubs' organization. Not just the "core four" (plus whoever the Cubs take with the fourth pick in June), but guys like Alcanatra, Edwards, Johnson and Candelario added into Castro and Rizzo. It'll be fun to watch it all come together.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 10:58:19 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 22, 2014, 10:43:46 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 08:46:08 AM
Quote from: Slaky on April 22, 2014, 08:35:32 AM
I was reading yesterday that Baez and Bryant (our own Killer Bs! THE BEEG!) are projected to be 12 WAR players combined when they're finally up for good.
If my math isn't failing me, that means the addition of those two over replacement level alternatives, of which there are many (some worse than that), means the Cubs go from a 70 win team to an 82 win team. They're instantly a .500 team and that means with a few breaks they're contenders. With a couple savvy additions or the panning out of any 1 or 2 other prospects they're going for the division.
Does that help? that's my positive for the day. Because the idea of sitting through a Cubs game in which Travis Wood does all the pitching and hitting makes me want to throw up and die.
Interesting. Got a link? That'd certainly be grounds for much joyful positive if it happened, since there were only 12 hitters with 6 WAR or better last year (sorted list here* (http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=8&season=2013&month=0&season1=2013&ind=0&team=0&rost=0&age=0&filter=&players=0&sort=21,d)). Adding two superstars would obviously go a long way toward making the Cubs contenders.
It's not impossible if they hit the upper end of their projections. But even the most optimistic fan probably finds it unlikely that they're both that good immediately upon arrival.
* Stupid Josh Donaldson
I can find the link. Yeah, and I agree that's asking a lot. For two prospects to top out you'd have to think we'd endured a lifetime of bad baseball or something.
This tweet below has the links:
https://twitter.com/TimBaffoe/status/458606668037636097
I'm sure projections for minor leaguers can run on the dicier side as far as prediction goes. But they can still give us all some descriptive boners, right?
Even if the actual numbers spit out are dubiously high in and of themselves (35 HR for Baez if he got 600 MLB PA this season?!), they offer a contextual glimpse at how truly retarded these two have been in the minors thus far.
Yeah so we can at least have a place to store some kind of future give a shit about baseball. In the meantime I don't exaggerate when I say that this whole season feels like a waste of time and I barely ever even look at the standings anymore. Whenever there's a report about a player breaking out from nowhere or a team that is on a crazy run of success that's completely unexpected I get pangs of jealousy. It makes me angry that it just doesn't matter.
The Cubs are 1-4 in one run games. That stat seems to hold a key to that lucky season where contenders come from nowhere.
The Cubs just continue to scuffle aimlessly with sub replacement level players at almost every position. Even Castro, who's looking better is sub 100 on his OPS+. You had some guys who might have gotten off to a hot start - the only guy who did is Neifi Perez 2 and that's already fading fast.
What a joyless bunch of shitheels.
I hate this fucking team.
Nah. There's no one hateable left. Not one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position. The closest to any of this is Castro because: A) It sure seems he's not going to be a perennial all star; and B) there is a potential conflict with Baez viz a viz the short stop position. But B is mitigated by the possibility of a move to second for one of them and the tradability of both of them.
The worst part about this team is knowing it's not worth watching until either Baez or Bryant comes up (which is a big time saver) and knowing that $14mm is still being wasted on Soriano.
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 22, 2014, 02:32:49 PM
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Chuck thinks that since Baez was drafted by Hendry, he's more likely to be traded.
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 22, 2014, 02:32:49 PM
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Chuck thinks that since Baez was drafted by Hendry, he's more likely to be traded.
And that likelihood increases each day.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 22, 2014, 02:32:49 PM
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Hurry.
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 22, 2014, 02:32:49 PM
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Chuck thinks that since Baez was drafted by Hendry, he's more likely to be traded.
I thought Chuck was saying that since Castro and Baez were drafted under Hendry's watch, we'd trade both of them for decent SS/2nd base prospects.
Quote from: BH on April 23, 2014, 08:50:13 AM
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 02:53:42 PM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on April 22, 2014, 02:32:49 PM
Fine, I'll bite. You think they're going to trade Baez?
I'll hang up and kill myself while I wait for your answer.
Chuck thinks that since Baez was drafted by Hendry, he's more likely to be traded.
I thought Chuck was saying that since Castro and Baez were drafted under Hendry's watch, we'd trade both of them for decent SS/2nd base prospects. Robinson Cano
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on April 22, 2014, 11:12:35 AM
Nah. There's no one hateable left. Not one player on this team is a detriment to them trading for / spending money on a future free agent to help. Nor is anyone blocking anyone else from coming up to a position. The closest to any of this is Castro because: A) It sure seems he's not going to be a perennial all star; and B) there is a potential conflict with Baez viz a viz the short stop position. But B is mitigated by the possibility of a move to second for one of them and the tradability of both of them.
The worst part about this team is knowing it's not worth watching until either Baez or Bryant comes up (which is a big time saver) and knowing that $14mm is still being wasted on Soriano.
Fine, I'll bite, too. So what you're saying, Chuck, is that you hate players who are paid too much for their abilities, despite the fact that the person ultimately responsible for that situation is the dumbfuck General Manager to whom they were worth that contract? Should they give some of the money back? Would you? I'll answer that rhetorical question for you: of course you fucking wouldn't. You'd take the financial security that you and your family had just been awarded, and you'd shut your fucking mouth about it.
At the risk of getting all meatbally about this: I might hate players who can't be bothered to give it their best efforts, or don't learn lessons, because it's important to a lot of people that they do. If Bonerface keeps getting fucking picked off, for instance, I might start to hate him, no matter how little he's getting paid. I might also hate players who are pricks and make everybody else's lives more difficult: the Hundleys, and Bradleys, and Stewarts of this World. But as long he's not being a pain in the arse, and as long as he's trying to succeed and trying to improve, I couldn't give a flying fuck what a player is getting paid or whether he's standing in somebody's way or not: it's not his fault, and it's not his problem.
Quote from: Eli on April 22, 2014, 11:27:43 AM
This is a good thing from a flexibility standpoint. But the downside of almost everyone being fungible/bad means they'll need to find like 15-20 new, better players for the roster before they want to seriously compete. Hopefully most will come from the system, but it's still no small task.
Your point is noted, but it's not that steep a climb. You do not need 15-20 new players.
Here's the Cubs' 25-man roster:
52 Justin Grimm R-R 6'3" 210 Aug 16, 1988
39 Jason Hammel R-R 6'6" 225 Sep 2, 1982
36 Edwin Jackson R-R 6'3" 210 Sep 9, 1983
50 Blake Parker R-R 6'3" 225 Jun 19, 1985
56 Hector Rondon R-R 6'3" 180 Feb 26, 1988
40 James Russell L-L 6'4" 200 Jan 8, 1986
29 Jeff Samardzija R-R 6'5" 225 Jan 23, 1985
46 Pedro Strop R-R 6'1" 220 Jun 13, 1985
41 Jose Veras R-R 6'6" 240 Oct 20, 1980
33 C. Villanueva R-R 6'2" 215 Nov 28, 1983
37 Travis Wood R-L 5'11" 175 Feb 6, 1987
53 Wesley Wright R-L 5'11" 185 Jan 28, 1985
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
12 John Baker L-R 6'1" 215 Jan 20, 1981
5 Welly Castillo R-R 5'10" 210 Apr 24, 1987
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
15 Darwin Barney R-R 5'10" 185 Nov 8, 1985
64 Bonerface S-R 5'11" 205 Apr 23, 1985
13 Starlin Castro R-R 6'0" 190 Mar 24, 1990
30 Mike Olt R-R 6'2" 210 Aug 27, 1988
44 Anthony Rizzo L-L 6'3" 240 Aug 8, 1989
24 Luis Valbuena L-R 5'10" 200 Nov 30, 1985
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
51 Ryan Kalish L-L 6'0" 215 Mar 28, 1988
21 Junior Lake R-R 6'3" 215 Mar 27, 1990
20 Justin Ruggiano R-R 6'1" 210 Apr 12, 1982
19 Schierholtz L-R 6'2" 215 Feb 15, 1984
6 Ryan Sweeney L-L 6'4" 225 Feb 20, 1985OK, you call up Baez and Bryant tomorrow and they are Rogers Hornsby and George Brett, except far better at baseball (or simply 75% as good), you probably waive/trade Valbuena or Barney and maybe send Olt back down (he has an option). Or maybe My Colt continues to hit, you keep him at third and you put Bryant in the outfield full-time, so then Tom Ricketts asks his good friend CHUCK GITLES to introduce Justin Ruggiano to the possibility of a career in commercial banking or something, and you have essentially replaced four players.
Then, Arrieta comes up and tries a novel approach to pitching: not sucking and getting guys out 75-80 percent of the time, and then the Cubs get another starter that decides not to suck at baseball (Hendricks maybe). Carlos Villanueva can join Justin Ruggiano in the career transition phase of their lives, or maybe the lovechild of Rollie Fingers and Kyle Orton can be effective out of the bullpen, effectively ending Blake Parker's career. Meanwhile, the Cubs can work on dealing Samardzija to a team lacking a possession receiver or a No. 3 starter and get a couple prospects and one guy who can pitch out of the bullpen and maybe look like he belongs in the Big Leagues. Meanwhile, Jose Veras can aggressively progress to the mean and some desperate team (Detroit maybe?) will send something useful the Cubs way just to get this red-hot pitcher at the deadline. It probably won't result in a bonanza for the Cubs, but Veras is gone and you can bring up a guy who might have a chance to have a career as a relief specialist....
So now here's your roster:
52 Justin Grimm R-R 6'3" 210 Aug 16, 1988
39 Jason Hammel R-R 6'6" 225 Sep 2, 1982
36 Edwin Jackson R-R 6'3" 210 Sep 9, 1983
Kyle Hendricks Too fat amirite?
56 Hector Rondon R-R 6'3" 180 Feb 26, 1988
40 James Russell L-L 6'4" 200 Jan 8, 1986
A relief pitcher from another MLB team that won't shit the bed every time he goes out there
46 Pedro Strop R-R 6'1" 220 Jun 13, 1985
33 C. Villanueva R-R 6'2" 215 Nov 28, 1983
Jake Arrieta
37 Travis Wood R-L 5'11" 175 Feb 6, 1987
53 Wesley Wright R-L 5'11" 185 Jan 28, 1985
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
12 John Baker L-R 6'1" 215 Jan 20, 1981
5 Welly Castillo R-R 5'10" 210 Apr 24, 1987
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
15 Darwin Barney R-R 5'10" 185 Nov 8, 1985
64 Bonerface S-R 5'11" 205 Apr 23, 1985
13 Starlin Castro R-R 6'0" 190 Mar 24, 1990
30 Mike Olt R-R 6'2" 210 Aug 27, 1988
44 Anthony Rizzo L-L 6'3" 240 Aug 8, 1989
Javier Baez Dec. 25, 6 B.C.
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
51 Ryan Kalish L-L 6'0" 215 Mar 28, 1988
21 Junior Lake R-R 6'3" 215 Mar 27, 1990
Kris Bryant
19 Schierholtz L-R 6'2" 215 Feb 15, 1984
6 Ryan Sweeney L-L 6'4" 225 Feb 20, 1985
OK, Barney goes at the deadline for a bullpen arm and Logan Watkins comes up to replace him. James Russell goes (and maybe Edwin Jackson as well in the same deal) netting the Cubs three prospects, plus an MLB outfielder. Schierholtz gets dealt for a prospect and a live pitcher. Dallas Beeler and C.J. Edwards come up.
A bullpen arm that some team desperate for a good glove at second will pay for Darwin Barney
52 Justin Grimm R-R 6'3" 210 Aug 16, 1988
39 Jason Hammel R-R 6'6" 225 Sep 2, 1982
Kyle Hendricks Too fat amirite?
56 Hector Rondon R-R 6'3" 180 Feb 26, 1988
A relief pitcher from another MLB team that won't shit the bed every time he goes out there
46 Pedro Strop R-R 6'1" 220 Jun 13, 1985
C.J. Edwards
Dallas Beeler
Jake Arrieta
37 Travis Wood R-L 5'11" 175 Feb 6, 1987
Live pitcher procured for Nate Schierholtz
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
12 John Baker L-R 6'1" 215 Jan 20, 1981
5 Welly Castillo R-R 5'10" 210 Apr 24, 1987
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Logan Watkins
64 Bonerface S-R 5'11" 205 Apr 23, 1985
13 Starlin Castro R-R 6'0" 190 Mar 24, 1990
30 Mike Olt R-R 6'2" 210 Aug 27, 1988
44 Anthony Rizzo L-L 6'3" 240 Aug 8, 1989
Javier Baez Dec. 25, 6 B.C.
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
51 Ryan Kalish L-L 6'0" 215 Mar 28, 1988
21 Junior Lake R-R 6'3" 215 Mar 27, 1990
Kris Bryant
An MLB outfielder who doesn't completely suck
6 Ryan Sweeney L-L 6'4" 225 Feb 20, 1985OK, now Almora and Soler are still in the system. Christian Villanueva and Arismedy Alacantra and Jemier Candelario are still in the system, destined probably to be bait. Someone else can bother with the free agent class this offseason and if the Cubs 2014 draft pick could be of service in 2015. But let's assume Almora and Soler are on the 2015 opening day roster, and that the prospects all are good at baseball. These are a stretch I know, but I am adding the joyful positive only:
UPDATE, thanks to FORK:
Quote from: Fork on April 22, 2014, 04:03:38 PM
Also in AA, a guy none of us has ever mentioned named Armando Rivero is closing. 6 games (8.1 IP) 16K, 2BB.
OK, so I guess no one should get too attached to Justin Grimm, OK?
A bullpen arm that some team desperate for a good glove at second will pay for Darwin Barney
Armando Rivero
39 Jason Hammel R-R 6'6" 225 Sep 2, 1982
Kyle Hendricks Too fat amirite?
56 Hector Rondon R-R 6'3" 180 Feb 26, 1988
A relief pitcher from another MLB team that won't shit the bed every time he goes out there
46 Pedro Strop R-R 6'1" 220 Jun 13, 1985
C.J. Edwards
Dallas Beeler
Jake Arrieta
37 Travis Wood R-L 5'11" 175 Feb 6, 1987
Live pitcher procured for Nate Schierholtz
# Catchers B/T Ht Wt DOB
Backup catcher more Hank White than Paul Bako
5 Welly Castillo R-R 5'10" 210 Apr 24, 1987
# Infielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Logan Watkins
64 Bonerface S-R 5'11" 205 Apr 23, 1985
13 Starlin Castro R-R 6'0" 190 Mar 24, 1990
30 Mike Olt R-R 6'2" 210 Aug 27, 1988
44 Anthony Rizzo L-L 6'3" 240 Aug 8, 1989
Javier Baez Dec. 25, 6 B.C.
# Outfielders B/T Ht Wt DOB
Jorge Soler
21 Junior Lake R-R 6'3" 215 Mar 27, 1990
Kris Bryant
An MLB outfielder who doesn't completely suck or Kalish
Albert AlmoraShit, that's
14 15 players replaced off of this roster. So I guess Eli's
even more right
than I originally said, even in the brightest projection I could muster. Sorry. Carry on.
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
Quote from: Brownie on April 23, 2014, 11:39:42 AM
Shit, that's 14 15 players replaced off of this roster. So I guess Eli's even more right than I originally said, even in the brightest projection I could muster. Sorry. Carry on.
Yeah, but you only had to "find" these four guys outside the system:
2 bullpen arms
1 live pitcher
1 outfielder
Plus 6-8 prospects.
Quote from: Eli on April 23, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
For Schierholtz? That's gonna cost 'em Price
and Archer at least.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 23, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
For Schierholtz? That's gonna cost 'em Price and Archer and Hak-Ju Lee at least.
Fire Hendry'd.
Quote from: PenFoe on April 23, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 23, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
For Schierholtz? That's gonna cost 'em Price and Archer and Hak-Ju Lee at least.
Fire Hendry'd.
You actually want Hak-Ju Lee back? I don't.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 23, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 23, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
For Schierholtz? That's gonna cost 'em Price and Archer and Hak-Ju Lee at least.
Fire Hendry'd.
You actually want Hak-Ju Lee back? I don't.
There are wrongs that must be righted.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on April 23, 2014, 03:02:14 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:45:01 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on April 23, 2014, 02:22:31 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 23, 2014, 02:20:40 PM
Quote from: Eli on April 23, 2014, 01:59:12 PM
But hey, maybe "live pitcher acquired for Nate Schierholtz" is David Price and Baez/Bryant do reach that combined 12 WAR mark we all discussed yesterday. Then we'll be in business.
For Schierholtz? That's gonna cost 'em Price and Archer and Hak-Ju Lee at least.
Fire Hendry'd.
You actually want Hak-Ju Lee back? I don't.
There are wrongs that must be righted.
I feel bad for Brandon Guyer, the forgotten wrong.
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
I've never mentioned his blog in a tweet as far as I know, I never commented on BCB, and yet I was banned the one time I tried commenting on his dumbass Blackhawks post after they won the first cup and was pre-emptively banned for associating with you riff raff.
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
Mentioning Desipio will probably do it every time.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
Mentioning Desipio will probably do it every time.
I went to check if I was blocked and I am. Which is a little weird because I think I've only subtweeted Al in the past, never tagged his username. He apparently casts a very wide ban-net.
Quote from: Eli on May 09, 2014, 01:06:23 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
Mentioning Desipio will probably do it every time.
I went to check if I was blocked and I am. Which is a little weird because I think I've only subtweeted Al in the past, never tagged his username. He apparently casts a very wide ban-net.
Bet here is that he proactively reviews Desipio for people to preemptively ban.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on May 09, 2014, 01:39:39 PM
Quote from: Eli on May 09, 2014, 01:06:23 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:49:32 PM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on May 09, 2014, 12:03:48 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on May 09, 2014, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Tony on May 09, 2014, 11:14:11 AM
Al blocked me on twitter. I feel like one of the cool kids now.
Well come on, you have to post the tweet(s) that got you blocked.
Possibly this (https://twitter.com/mr_spilled_ink/status/464461834935091201)...
Quote from: @SeanMcAuliffToday is one of those days where I'm grateful @bleedcubbieblue was not the first Cubs blog I read.
Quote from: @mr_spilled_ink@SeanMcAuliff I found @bleedcubbieblue first. I remember the hat W/L record thing. It wasn't very long before I was going to @desipiodotcom.
That has to be it. I think that's the only time I've ever actually mentioned Al in a tweet, and I've never posted anything on his stupid website. He's got quite an itchy trigger finger.
Mentioning Desipio will probably do it every time.
I went to check if I was blocked and I am. Which is a little weird because I think I've only subtweeted Al in the past, never tagged his username. He apparently casts a very wide ban-net.
Bet here is that he proactively reviews Desipio for people to preemptively ban.
I know he just banned me yesterday because I cleaned out a shit ton of follows a few days ago and he was still in there. I even thought about not following him any more but decided to keep him for the laughs. So yeah it must have been the mere mention of the D word that pissed him of.
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
I said Hi to him and nothing happened. Anything you want me to tell him for you?
Quote from: InternetApex on June 11, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
I said Hi to him and nothing happened. Anything you want me to tell him for you?
Ask him who owns the Cubs.
Quote from: CT III on June 11, 2014, 02:54:58 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on June 11, 2014, 02:53:31 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
I said Hi to him and nothing happened. Anything you want me to tell him for you?
Ask him who owns the Cubs.
#jarekisfollowing
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
Check.
(http://i.imgur.com/fHHRTh8.png)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 11, 2014, 06:49:09 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 11, 2014, 02:48:28 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 11, 2014, 02:45:44 PM
Perhaps this is old news but Al has a personal twitter at @alyellon and apparently I was pre-blocked.
Neat.
Just checked. Me too.
Check.
(http://i.imgur.com/fHHRTh8.png)
You guys are missing out. The bio promises "Other things that aren't related to Bleed Cubbie Blue." Out of 13 tweets I count 7 that are either about the Cubs, baseball, Al writing about baseball, or Bleed Cubbie Blue (both of those explaining how Al's personal Twitter has nothing to do with Bleed Cubbie Blue).
I appear to have slipped past the censors for now.
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball.
The trade ideas in the comments are awesome.
"Maybe send Hammel, Pierce Johnson, Shark, Kyle Hendricks and Almora for Fernandez and Stanton would do the trick. I wouldn't mind that"
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball.
Very hot take. I agree they should.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Fork (and maybe Chuck) think Al is racist.
And the idea that the Cubs could get Stanton while keeping Bryant is ... dumb? Does that suffice?
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Fork (and maybe Chuck) think Al is racist.
Al's racism has been noted in this and other quarters. He's gotten worse at hiding it over time.
As to Stanton's color, I never realized how much he looks like Jesse from "Burn Notice".
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 03:23:56 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Fork (and maybe Chuck) think Al is racist.
Al's racism has been noted in this and other quarters. He's gotten worse at hiding it over time.
As to Stanton's color, I never realized how much he looks like Jesse from "Burn Notice".
No, I get that part.
I don't get how you're trying to shoehorn it in here.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 03:34:14 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 03:23:56 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Fork (and maybe Chuck) think Al is racist.
Al's racism has been noted in this and other quarters. He's gotten worse at hiding it over time.
As to Stanton's color, I never realized how much he looks like Jesse from "Burn Notice".
No, I get that part.
I don't get how you're trying to shoehorn it in here.
Maybe Fork has confused him with Giancarlo Esposito.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on June 17, 2014, 04:37:08 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 03:34:14 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 03:23:56 PM
Quote from: Eli on June 17, 2014, 03:08:29 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Fork on June 17, 2014, 02:54:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 17, 2014, 02:50:49 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 17, 2014, 02:44:26 PM
Just gonna leave this here
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton
Super controversial opinion there that the Cubs should trade for one of the best players in baseball a black guy.
Alvin-is-a-racisted.
He's not black.
Is that the point?
I don't understand this at all.
Fork (and maybe Chuck) think Al is racist.
Al's racism has been noted in this and other quarters. He's gotten worse at hiding it over time.
As to Stanton's color, I never realized how much he looks like Jesse from "Burn Notice".
No, I get that part.
I don't get how you're trying to shoehorn it in here.
Maybe Fork has confused him with Giancarlo Esposito.
Sometimes, my friend, it's just TIME TO POST.
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
Also a whole lot of Al being racist in there.
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan
in flagrante? All of the above?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
It says no posts (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2786), but I'm guessing this is a Rattoing, because I swear I remember some.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
It says no posts (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2786), but I'm guessing this is a Rattoing, because I swear I remember some.
I'm glad you remember our encounters, did the stitches leave scars?
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:10:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
It says no posts (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2786), but I'm guessing this is a Rattoing, because I swear I remember some.
I'm glad you remember our encounters, did the stitches leave scars?
(http://s2.favim.com/orig/28/brokeback-mountain-jake-gyllenhal-love-Favim.com-235631.gif)
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 06:14:45 PM
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:10:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
It says no posts (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2786), but I'm guessing this is a Rattoing, because I swear I remember some.
I'm glad you remember our encounters, did the stitches leave scars?
(http://s2.favim.com/orig/28/brokeback-mountain-jake-gyllenhal-love-Favim.com-235631.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/MlMgJdg.gif)
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Interesting bit of trivia, Al prefers plantains to bananas.
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Interesting bit of trivia, Al prefers plantains to bananas.
So tell us why/how have you not been banned yet?
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 06:49:01 PM
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Interesting bit of trivia, Al prefers plantains to bananas.
So tell us why/how have you not been banned yet?
You know how in Episode I: The Phantom Menace (my 2nd fave star wars movie next to whatever the new Disney one will be), when Jar-Jar is bumbling around as the droid ships are landing and attacking the Gungans and he manages to accidentlaly and haphazardly destroy/disable droid after droid without getting hurt? It's kinda like that.
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:53:33 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 06:49:01 PM
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Interesting bit of trivia, Al prefers plantains to bananas.
So tell us why/how have you not been banned yet?
You know how in Episode I: The Phantom Menace (my 2nd fave star wars movie next to whatever the new Disney one will be), when Jar-Jar is bumbling around as the droid ships are landing and attacking the Gungans and he manages to accidentlaly and haphazardly destroy/disable droid after droid without getting hurt? It's kinda like that.
This is my 2nd favorite incarnation of Paul next to whatever the new Disney one will be.
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:53:33 PM
You know how in Episode I: The Phantom Menace (my 2nd fave star wars movie next to whatever the new Disney one will be), when Jar-Jar is bumbling around as the droid ships are landing and attacking the Gungans and he manages to accidentlaly and haphazardly destroy/disable droid after droid without getting hurt?
Intrepid Reader: SKO"DO I?!?!"
Though I've also been pre-emptively banned TwitterBlocked by Al I, too, have yet to be blocked at BCB*
*Last time I checked, which I'm pretty sure was over a year ago.
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:16:53 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 06:14:45 PM
Quote from: santoswoodenlegs on June 18, 2014, 06:10:49 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 04:20:06 PM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 04:17:24 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Santos Wooden Legs has also made a number of appearances here, IIRC.
That can't be right. Unless he was spying to let Al know who to preemptively block on Twitter.
It says no posts (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?action=profile;u=2786), but I'm guessing this is a Rattoing, because I swear I remember some.
I'm glad you remember our encounters, did the stitches leave scars?
(http://s2.favim.com/orig/28/brokeback-mountain-jake-gyllenhal-love-Favim.com-235631.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/MlMgJdg.gif)
"Ew." -- Al
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
Quote from: ChuckD on June 18, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
That banana could be frolicking in an antibiotic-, hormone- and GMO-free pasture while listening to nitrite and nitrate-free classical music and I still wouldn't touch it with Bort's dead whore grandmother's dick.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 11:02:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 18, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
That banana could be frolicking in an antibiotic-, hormone- and GMO-free pasture while listening to nitrite and nitrate-free classical music and I still wouldn't touch it with Bort's dead whore grandmother's dick.
Reading that made me so angry I got lost on the way to the Wofford game.
Quote from: Bort on June 18, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 11:02:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 18, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
That banana could be frolicking in an antibiotic-, hormone- and GMO-free pasture while listening to nitrite and nitrate-free classical music and I still wouldn't touch it with Bort's dead whore grandmother's dick.
Reading that made me so angry I got lost on the way to the Wofford game.
Seriously, bananas are gross.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 19, 2014, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 18, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 11:02:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 18, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
That banana could be frolicking in an antibiotic-, hormone- and GMO-free pasture while listening to nitrite and nitrate-free classical music and I still wouldn't touch it with Bort's dead whore grandmother's dick.
Reading that made me so angry I got lost on the way to the Wofford game.
Seriously, bananas are gross.
No grosser than any other berry.
Quote from: PenFoe on June 19, 2014, 09:49:41 AM
Quote from: Bort on June 18, 2014, 11:26:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 11:02:08 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on June 18, 2014, 10:54:54 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on June 18, 2014, 10:50:32 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 06:29:18 PM
If there's one thing PenFoe loves more than some dude on the internet, it's a delicious banana.
Words cannot adequately describe how much that gif grosses me out.
No need to be grossed out. I have it on good authority that it's a free-range, grass-fed banana.
That banana could be frolicking in an antibiotic-, hormone- and GMO-free pasture while listening to nitrite and nitrate-free classical music and I still wouldn't touch it with Bort's dead whore grandmother's dick.
Reading that made me so angry I got lost on the way to the Wofford game.
Seriously, bananas are gross.
I literally cannot bring myself to be worked up enough over bananas to defend them, nor can I imagine hating them enough to think they're gross.
So, who's applying to write for Al?
https://twitter.com/BleedCubTweets/status/479644544254754820
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2014, 01:09:21 PM
So, who's applying to write for Al?
https://twitter.com/BleedCubTweets/status/479644544254754820
I probably won't.
As long as this trade sets up a Giancarlo Stanton deal, Al's okay with it.
Al Yellon had a busy weekend
http://gawker.com/nude-beach-blow-job-jet-ski-fight-leads-to-wife-s-death-1608253016
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Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
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Good God those italics are a mess. Windows, right?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Btp-AADIUAEeWOD.jpg:large)
Good God those italics are a mess. Windows, right?
Ferkakt typeface works perfectly when quoting Alvin.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
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Good God those italics are a mess. Windows, right?
Looks like Garamond italicized. I do enjoy the extra space in "of great."
Quote from: ChuckD on July 28, 2014, 07:14:06 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
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Good God those italics are a mess. Windows, right?
Looks like Garamond italicized. I do enjoy the extra space in "of great."
I think it's
a Garamond but can't recall which one. Some are better than others.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on July 28, 2014, 08:49:19 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on July 28, 2014, 07:14:06 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2014, 04:17:03 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on July 28, 2014, 03:02:17 PM
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Good God those italics are a mess. Windows, right?
Looks like Garamond italicized. I do enjoy the extra space in "of great."
I think it's a Garamond but can't recall which one. Some are better than others.
You guys can't recognize poetry when you see it.
I'd enjoy one of those rhapsodizing about Dave Rosello's Afro.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 19, 2014, 01:09:21 PM
So, who's applying to write for Al?
https://twitter.com/BleedCubTweets/status/479644544254754820
Looks like it's my time to shine!
Quote from: Eli on July 11, 2013, 11:11:30 AM
Further evidence that Kim is a big fan of the Al Yellon experience:
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Ongoing:
Kim DeJesus favorited (https://twitter.com/tevans4/status/497894888822685696) your Tweet
1h: Still creeped out by at BleedCubbieBlue, huh? RT @KimDeJesus9: Wish I was at wrigley today :(
Kim DeJesus
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
So I'm not as much of an Al historian as some around here, but would I be correct to say in his ideal world, the Cubs would suck, all seats at Wrigley would be $10 and Al and the other 7 people at the ballpark could write romantic poems about being a part of history when the Cubs got no-hit?
Quote from: R-V on August 26, 2014, 09:37:28 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
So I'm not as much of an Al historian as some around here, but would I be correct to say in his ideal world, the Cubs would suck, all seats at Wrigley would be $10 and Al and the other 7 40,000 people at the ballpark could write romantic poems about being a part of history when the Cubs got no-hit?
Yes, with that one correction.
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
In a way, this scares me. Much as it's annoying that SB Nation dedicates so much bandwidth to that moron and the commesurate large following that such a spotlight brings, it also seems that as the majority of that large following have continued to follow Al through the years--indicating that they, too, are brainless drips-- that Al's site actually keeps them penned in, and away from sites that aren't so retarded.
On the other hand, if they're collectively calling that dope on his shit, I suppose that's not a bad thing in any context.
I just wish to see that tool miserable and I guess losing the pool of people over whom he's lorded his condescension seems like it could do the trick.
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
After blocking Chuck's 14 year-old son on Twitter yesterday and now this, Alvin's have a banner week.
Quote from: PANK! on August 26, 2014, 10:09:03 AM
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Gotta read this fellas. Gotta check out this piece and the comments. It might finally be happening. Al finally pissed off his idiot minions.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/8/26/6069113/jorge-soler-callup-cubs-news
In a way, this scares me. Much as it's annoying that SB Nation dedicates so much bandwidth to that moron and the commesurate large following that such a spotlight brings, it also seems that as the majority of that large following have continued to follow Al through the years--indicating that they, too, are brainless drips-- that Al's site actually keeps them penned in, and away from sites that aren't so retarded.
On the other hand, if they're collectively calling that dope on his shit, I suppose that's not a bad thing in any context.
I just wish to see that tool miserable and I guess losing the pool of people over whom he's lorded his condescension seems like it could do the trick.
I hope he dies the day before the Cubs win the World Series.
He just doesn't want us to hyperventilate. He really cares about us.
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2014, 10:38:41 AM
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
QuoteJust don't expect me to get all hyperventilated until there is actual success at the MLB level.
QuoteI'll have fun when there's a reason to have fun.
I have a hard time reconciling these statements with the fact that they're coming from a guy who's been sitting in the fucking bleachers for nearly every home game the Cubs have played for the last what, 3 decades?
Quote from: CT III on August 26, 2014, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2014, 10:38:41 AM
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
QuoteJust don't expect me to get all hyperventilated until there is actual success at the MLB level.
QuoteI'll have fun when there's a reason to have fun.
I have a hard time reconciling these statements with the fact that they're coming from a guy who's been sitting in the fucking bleachers for nearly every home game the Cubs have played for the last what, 3 decades?
I read his words in a Seymour Skinner voice
Quote from: Slaky on August 26, 2014, 01:37:44 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 26, 2014, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2014, 10:38:41 AM
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
QuoteJust don't expect me to get all hyperventilated until there is actual success at the MLB level.
QuoteI'll have fun when there's a reason to have fun.
I have a hard time reconciling these statements with the fact that they're coming from a guy who's been sitting in the fucking bleachers for nearly every home game the Cubs have played for the last what, 3 decades?
I read his words in a Seymour Skinner voice
Which Seymour Skinner?
Quote from: CT III on August 26, 2014, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2014, 10:38:41 AM
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
QuoteJust don't expect me to get all hyperventilated until there is actual success at the MLB level.
QuoteI'll have fun when there's a reason to have fun.
I have a hard time reconciling these statements with the fact that they're coming from a guy who's been sitting in the fucking bleachers for nearly every home game the Cubs have played for the last what, 3 decades?
So why in the living blue fuck would you pay 4 grand or whatever the hell it is to sit 400 feet from home plate 81 days a year for, if you're not having fun?
Quote from: Fork on August 26, 2014, 01:48:14 PM
Quote from: CT III on August 26, 2014, 11:10:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on August 26, 2014, 10:38:41 AM
I try to not waste too much energy on the dumb opinions of Al, but it's really something else for him to instruct people on how to FEEL about something. It's just sports, guy. If you're not going to get irrationally excited sometimes, what the hell is the point?
QuoteJust don't expect me to get all hyperventilated until there is actual success at the MLB level.
QuoteI'll have fun when there's a reason to have fun.
I have a hard time reconciling these statements with the fact that they're coming from a guy who's been sitting in the fucking bleachers for nearly every home game the Cubs have played for the last what, 3 decades?
So why in the living blue fuck would you pay 4 grand or whatever the hell it is to sit 400 feet from home plate 81 days a year for, if you're not having fun?
He's doing it not for the best reasons, but for the
right reasons.
Quote from: AlUnlike some recent DL moves, Ruggiano appears to be actually injured (there, I said it).
You brave, brave man.
Quote from: santoswoodenlegsApril 17, 2014 Al Yellon:
- The Cubs Should Call Up Javier Baez... Now
- "The excitement. That's what this franchise needs, in addition to a better offense and a few more wins."
- "Yes, we have been through the failures of Patterson... and Felix Pie, and others. Does that mean every single prospect must be viewed through that lens?"
- "This team needs a spark. Something to energize it."
- "Not ready? By whose definition? A rigid stance of "x many at-bats at each level"? Maybe it's time to break that rigid mold and try something different.
August 26, 2014 Al Yellon:
- More Thoughts On The Callup Of Jorge Soler
- "I'm still skeptical on Soler, mainly due to his lack of experience."
- "Yes, I'm excited. Just tempering that excitement with reality."
- "Yes, you can get excited. But don't go overboard!"
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Says the guy with 12 posts in this thread over the past 6 pages.
Quote from: ChuckD on August 26, 2014, 03:11:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Says the guy with 12 posts in this thread over the past 6 pages.
The only one that's about Al is when I said I wished he died.
The others are about bananas, which I stand by.
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 26, 2014, 03:11:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Says the guy with 12 posts in this thread over the past 6 pages.
The only one that's about Al is when I said I wished he died.
The others are about bananas, which I stand by.
So, the telling everyone to stop reading Al is your "stopped clock" moment, whereas the banana statement is just you regressing to the Penis Wrong meme?
Quote from: Bort on August 26, 2014, 03:21:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 26, 2014, 03:11:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Says the guy with 12 posts in this thread over the past 6 pages.
The only one that's about Al is when I said I wished he died.
The others are about bananas, which I stand by.
So, the telling everyone to stop reading Al is your "stopped clock" moment, whereas the banana statement is just you regressing to the Penis Wrong meme?
Maybe take this conversation elsewhere lest this thread grow another page and Pen really grows concerned.
Quote from: Bort on August 26, 2014, 03:21:40 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 03:17:23 PM
Quote from: ChuckD on August 26, 2014, 03:11:57 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on August 26, 2014, 02:34:42 PM
I know I've preached this before, but this thread now has 142 pages.
Y'all need to stop this.
Says the guy with 12 posts in this thread over the past 6 pages.
The only one that's about Al is when I said I wished he died.
The others are about bananas, which I stand by.
So, the telling everyone to stop reading Al is your "stopped clock" moment, whereas the banana statement is just you regressing to the Penis Wrong meme?
Pen doesn't understand just hating on someone for fun.
(http://31.media.tumblr.com/7364be93deffd6f849375f2ee33e9168/tumblr_na7hozid5J1rge9rdo1_500.jpg)
Maybe we should just stop tying Pen down and forcing him to read every post.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on August 26, 2014, 07:45:35 PM
Maybe we should just stop tying Pen down and forcing him to read every post.
Let's not be too hasty here.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on June 18, 2014, 11:12:50 AM
Quote from: morpheus on June 18, 2014, 09:27:29 AM
Quote from: Slaky on June 18, 2014, 09:25:31 AM
Quote from: Fork on June 18, 2014, 09:13:56 AM
Quote from: Tonker on June 18, 2014, 02:00:51 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on June 17, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Al's plagiarizing again.
https://twitter.com/mqmoody/status/478981236707565569
Have a look at the comments in that thread (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton) - especially the blue (upvoted) ones. There's unrest in BCBland, it seems, and there are some magnificent examples of Al being Al. I cannot for the life of me understand why everybody in the damn World doesn't realise what a cunt he is.
When you're a twat, you look for any voice of authority that will validate your shit. Al is that voice for a lot of twats.
Some dude lit up Al in that thread and didn't get banned or responded to by Al.
Yet.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/6/17/5817904/what-would-you-give-up-for-giancarlo-stanton#240305907
Quote from: Al YellonMaybe someday you'll start taking my suggestions seriously
... and posting a serious response. That's what this post was for, not dumb attempts at humor.
But I guess today isn't that day.
I'm at a loss for explaining why this santoswoodenlegs guy hasn't already been banned from that place for years.
Is he Al's brother in law or something? Does he have scandalous photos of Al and SanDiegoSmoothJazzMan in flagrante? All of the above?
Yet another example, from today.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/937/2151337315.png)
But seriously, stop fucking posting about Al Yellon.
Quote from: PenFoe on December 03, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/937/2151337315.png)
But seriously, stop fucking posting about Al Yellon.
"... particularly of me."
Quote from: Eli on December 03, 2014, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on December 03, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/937/2151337315.png)
But seriously, stop fucking posting about Al Yellon.
"... particularly of me."
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/937/3397695997.png)
Quote from: Eli on December 03, 2014, 02:37:41 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on December 03, 2014, 02:24:29 PM
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/937/2151337315.png)
But seriously, stop fucking posting about Al Yellon.
"... particularly of me."
Al's butthurt that teenagers like to horse around and post MLB rumors on Twitter, unlike real honest-to-God reporters with real honest-to-God sources like him. You'll never find some kid who knows that Old and Lame are names, or have the courage to ask "No, really, who owns the Cubs?"
(http://i.imgur.com/rQEkkYR.png)
Could The 'Back To The Future' World Series Become Reality? (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7372605/back-to-the-future-world-series-cubs-2015)
By Al Yellon @bleedcubbieblue on Dec 10 2014, 7:00p
Are Cubs in position to make 'Back to the Future II' prediction come true? (http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/are-cubs-in-position-to-make-back-to-the-future-ii-prediction-come-true-121014)
NESN
DEC 10, 2014 6:13p ET
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
Quote from: Eli on December 11, 2014, 10:39:45 AM
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
Coincidentally, the same number who have used the Dead Parrot Sketch as a device for their own piece.
Quote from: Eli on December 11, 2014, 10:39:45 AM
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
How ironic! (http://martymcflyinthefuture.tumblr.com/post/104829851432/today-is-the-day-marty-mcfly-goes-to-the-future)
(http://i.imgur.com/e5T5EdN.jpg)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 11, 2014, 11:45:34 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 11, 2014, 10:39:45 AM
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
How ironic! (http://martymcflyinthefuture.tumblr.com/post/104829851432/today-is-the-day-marty-mcfly-goes-to-the-future)
(http://i.imgur.com/e5T5EdN.jpg)
Exactly. Which is why Chuck is being Chuck about this.
Quote from: Eli on December 11, 2014, 10:39:45 AM
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
That's 7000 people with too much time on their hands.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on December 11, 2014, 11:45:34 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 11, 2014, 10:39:45 AM
7,000 people have written about Back to the Future II in the last two days.
How ironic! (http://martymcflyinthefuture.tumblr.com/post/104829851432/today-is-the-day-marty-mcfly-goes-to-the-future)
(http://i.imgur.com/e5T5EdN.jpg)
God dammit Tank.
Not really al but
(http://i60.tinypic.com/2ew0b9h.jpg)
I've truly made it fellas.
You're going to need somebody else to reel him in about whether Mindy subscribes to homeopathy.
https://bleedingbluecubbies.wordpress.com/2014/12/15/what-jon-lester-means-for-the-cubs-and-there-fans/
Man who has spent tens of thousands of dollars to sit 400+ feet from home plate says $14 spring training tickets are too expensive. (https://mobile.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets/status/555017532071886849)
And LOL (https://mobile.twitter.com/BleedCubTweets/status/554699228057190400).
In case you've missed everything on Twitter this morning:
- Al said that he couldn't find any .gifs of a Valbuena bat flip (because of course he couldn't), so someone posted one in the comments.
- @bleedcubtweets noticed that Desipio was the source for the .gif.
- @gtx281 suggested that Andy change the source file on Desipio.
- Andy obliged (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557565618283905024). A few times (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557564948222844928).
To me, the best part is that Al had previously commented on the .gif, so it now looks like he saw and was OK with these images appearing on his site.
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 09:56:03 AM
In case you've missed everything on Twitter this morning:
- Al said that he couldn't find any .gifs of a Valbuena bat flip (because of course he couldn't), so someone posted one in the comments.
- @bleedcubtweets noticed that Desipio was the source for the .gif.
- @gtx281 suggested that Andy change the source file on Desipio.
- Andy obliged (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557565618283905024). A few times (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557564948222844928).
To me, the best part is that Al had previously commented on the .gif, so it now looks like he saw and was OK with these images appearing on his site.
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
+1
That's fantastic.
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
Yep, that one.
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
Not me!
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 20, 2015, 12:33:19 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
Not me!
We may have finally found a use for you.
But you're only gonna get 1 AB, most likely, so make it a good one. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=5930.msg131023#msg131023)
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
He's commented on a thread lower in that post. I am surprised he hasn't seen it.
Quote from: Yeti on January 20, 2015, 12:50:44 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
He's commented on a thread lower in that post. I am surprised he hasn't seen it.
Unless he hits F5 or clears his cache, I don't think he'll see it. I just looked at this now for the first time and had to F5 to get rid of Val-B.
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 09:56:03 AM
In case you've missed everything on Twitter this morning:
- Al said that he couldn't find any .gifs of a Valbuena bat flip (because of course he couldn't), so someone posted one in the comments.
- @bleedcubtweets noticed that Desipio was the source for the .gif.
- @gtx281 suggested that Andy change the source file on Desipio.
- Andy obliged (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557565618283905024). A few times (https://twitter.com/desipiodotcom/status/557564948222844928).
To me, the best part is that Al had previously commented on the .gif, so it now looks like he saw and was OK with these images appearing on his site.
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
When you start your day listening to Count Basie, that's usually the best your day is ever going to be. Except today.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 20, 2015, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: Yeti on January 20, 2015, 12:50:44 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
He's commented on a thread lower in that post. I am surprised he hasn't seen it.
Unless he hits F5 or clears his cache, I don't think he'll see it. I just looked at this now for the first time and had to F5 to get rid of Val-B.
It appears to be gone. Oh well.
Quote from: Eli on January 22, 2015, 08:27:19 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 20, 2015, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: Yeti on January 20, 2015, 12:50:44 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 20, 2015, 12:05:03 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on January 20, 2015, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 20, 2015, 10:54:56 AM
The "a few times" link, Al overseeing the construction from his perch hundreds of feet away, is still there. Good work, everyone.
Quote from: Eli
Here's the live link, for as long as it lasts.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/1/19/7854201/luis-valbuena-cubs-astros-trade-appreciation#284531738
I don't know that Al is ever going to find out, since he's blocked anyone on Twitter who's within 10 degrees of any Desipiots.
He's commented on a thread lower in that post. I am surprised he hasn't seen it.
Unless he hits F5 or clears his cache, I don't think he'll see it. I just looked at this now for the first time and had to F5 to get rid of Val-B.
It appears to be gone. Oh well.
What we lost, what we something something
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
Everything about it is pretty great, from him fretting over a fairly useless stat like batting average (especially when looking at Bryant, Rizzo, and Baez, who all derive their value from their power and OBP in the case of Rizzo and Bryant more than anything else anyway) to saying the system must just "not like batting average" to eventually realizing he did it wrong anyway.
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Just when I think Alvin's schtick is in danger of going stale, he takes it to another level of inanity. His run of jaw (or soap)-droppingly terrible sports analysis is rivaling 90s Simpsons for pure, consistent humor.
Quote from: Bort on January 26, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Just when I think Alvin's schtick is in danger of going stale, he takes it to another level of inanity. His run of jaw (or soap)-droppingly terrible sports analysis is rivaling 90s Simpsons for pure, consistent humor.
How many home games this season until he starts bitching that his precious left field perch isn't ready and there's no room for his brown bag bologna sandwich in terrace reserved. Zero?
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 26, 2015, 02:32:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on January 26, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Just when I think Alvin's schtick is in danger of going stale, he takes it to another level of inanity. His run of jaw (or soap)-droppingly terrible sports analysis is rivaling 90s Simpsons for pure, consistent humor.
How many home games this season until he starts bitching that his precious left field perch isn't ready and there's no room for his brown bag bologna sandwich in terrace reserved. Zero?
How many lap dances would we have to buy Tom Ricketts in order to get a rule passed that nobody is allowed to bring food from outside into the bleachers? Because I'd totes kick in for that.
Quote from: Fork on January 26, 2015, 05:02:35 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 26, 2015, 02:32:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on January 26, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Just when I think Alvin's schtick is in danger of going stale, he takes it to another level of inanity. His run of jaw (or soap)-droppingly terrible sports analysis is rivaling 90s Simpsons for pure, consistent humor.
How many home games this season until he starts bitching that his precious left field perch isn't ready and there's no room for his brown bag bologna sandwich in terrace reserved. Zero?
How many lap dances would we have to buy Tom Ricketts in order to get a rule passed that nobody is allowed to bring food from outside into the bleachers? Because I'd totes kick in for that.
But then how will I enjoy my delicious Bacci slice which I cram into my fanny pack?
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 05:14:55 PM
Quote from: Fork on January 26, 2015, 05:02:35 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on January 26, 2015, 02:32:02 PM
Quote from: Bort on January 26, 2015, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 09:11:18 AM
Quote from: PANK! on January 26, 2015, 09:05:37 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 26, 2015, 08:57:02 AM
Quote2015 Cubs ZiPS Projections
QuoteYou probably won't like many of these.
QuoteI'm going to let you have at it rather than say anything really detailed here, except that the system doesn't appear to like batting average much at all.
QuoteIt's got Kris Bryant hitting 29 homers -- Rookie of the Year, right? -- except with a .226 BA.
QuoteJavier Baez is projected with 30 dingers, but to hit .215 (actually, that would be a huge improvement).
QuoteAnthony Rizzo, another 30-homer guy for the Cubs, says ZiPS -- except he'll hit .235
QuoteUPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, I divided hits by PA instead of looking at the actual numbers in the second chart.
It's 2015. If BCB is your "only site"--or at least your first site, or go-to site or what have you-- you need to kill yourself.
This is my favorite Yellonism in a while. There's someone in the comments who points out his error and then Al says "cripes" and that it invalidated his entire post. I'm kind of surprised he didn't delete the entire thing.
I would say that this is my favorite Yellonism of all-time but then I remember what a treasure trove of unintentional hilarity he's provided us through the years (the BCB shirt contest for a disease which Derek Lee's kid didn't even have, Cubs Anal etc.) and then I feel silly.
Still, though, this one's definitely in the team photo.
Just when I think Alvin's schtick is in danger of going stale, he takes it to another level of inanity. His run of jaw (or soap)-droppingly terrible sports analysis is rivaling 90s Simpsons for pure, consistent humor.
How many home games this season until he starts bitching that his precious left field perch isn't ready and there's no room for his brown bag bologna sandwich in terrace reserved. Zero?
How many lap dances would we have to buy Tom Ricketts in order to get a rule passed that nobody is allowed to bring food from outside into the bleachers? Because I'd totes kick in for that.
But then how will I enjoy my delicious Bacci slice which I cram into my fanny pack?
You don't sit in the bleachers.
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
Quote from: Yeti on February 11, 2015, 02:25:15 PM
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
If you can't trust the prospect evaluations of a guy named BeerCub's brother's anonymous ex-Cub sources, well, who can you trust?
I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, that Al would grab the thinnest of reasons to accuse a latin player of being lazy and arrogant.
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 02:27:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 11, 2015, 02:25:15 PM
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
If you can't trust the prospect evaluations of a guy named BeerCub's brother's anonymous ex-Cub sources, well, who can you trust?
I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, that Al would grab the thinnest of reasons to accuse a latin player of being lazy and arrogant.
Ok. So... what happened now?
Quote from: InternetApex on February 11, 2015, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 02:27:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 11, 2015, 02:25:15 PM
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
If you can't trust the prospect evaluations of a guy named BeerCub's brother's anonymous ex-Cub sources, well, who can you trust?
I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, that Al would grab the thinnest of reasons to accuse a latin player of being lazy and arrogant.
Ok. So... what happened now?
Per the bleeding cub tweets thing, Al said in his spring training preview about Javy Baez that "some have said he is uncoachable" and something about how he's cockier than most even for an athlete.
Someone asked him what his source was for saying something so shitty, so he linked to a fanpost on his site where a fan named "BeerCub" posted a story about how his brother went to Cubs fantasy camp and some unnamed former Cubs told them about how Javy was an uncoachable shithead who was going to bust or something.
Then Al fought with his commenters for an hour that it was "an indisputable fact" that some people who have never been identified called Javy uncoachable, so it belonged in the article.
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 11, 2015, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 02:27:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 11, 2015, 02:25:15 PM
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
If you can't trust the prospect evaluations of a guy named BeerCub's brother's anonymous ex-Cub sources, well, who can you trust?
I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, that Al would grab the thinnest of reasons to accuse a latin player of being lazy and arrogant.
Ok. So... what happened now?
Per the bleeding cub tweets thing, Al said in his spring training preview about Javy Baez that "some have said he is uncoachable" and something about how he's cockier than most even for an athlete.
Someone asked him what his source was for saying something so shitty, so he linked to a fanpost on his site where a fan named "BeerCub" posted a story about how his brother went to Cubs fantasy camp and some unnamed former Cubs told them about how Javy was an uncoachable shithead who was going to bust or something.
Then Al fought with his commenters for an hour that it was "an indisputable fact" that some people who have never been identified called Javy uncoachable, so it belonged in the article.
Well, I guess we know why Bill Mueller quit.
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 11, 2015, 03:50:15 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 11, 2015, 02:27:07 PM
Quote from: Yeti on February 11, 2015, 02:25:15 PM
Just pushing it to the top of the forum so whoever posts the latest Al-ism doesn't have to look for it.
If you can't trust the prospect evaluations of a guy named BeerCub's brother's anonymous ex-Cub sources, well, who can you trust?
I for one am shocked, SHOCKED, that Al would grab the thinnest of reasons to accuse a latin player of being lazy and arrogant.
Ok. So... what happened now?
Per the bleeding cub tweets thing, Al said in his spring training preview about Javy Baez that "some have said he is uncoachable" and something about how he's cockier than most even for an athlete.
Someone asked him what his source was for saying something so shitty, so he linked to a fanpost on his site where a fan named "BeerCub" posted a story about how his brother went to Cubs fantasy camp and some unnamed former Cubs told them about how Javy was an uncoachable shithead who was going to bust or something.
Then Al fought with his commenters for an hour that it was "an indisputable fact" that some people who have never been identified called Javy uncoachable, so it belonged in the article.
I tried to read Judge Al's treatise on the rules of evidence. "Access denied due to possible malware threat." Sounds about right.
March 6, 2015. This day will live in infamy. I just heard Len Casper praising BCB and Al Yellon.
Quote from: CBStew on March 06, 2015, 03:39:52 PM
March 6, 2015. This day will live in infamy. I just heard Len Casper praising BCB and Al Yellon.
It's Spring Training. Nobody's in shape yet, not even Len.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
I would gladly eat my burrito before entering the ballpark if it meant Al's asshurt over not being able to bring his sammich with the crusts cut off. And you know he does that shit.
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
No more Mister Nice Yellon.
QuoteAnd no, I'm not going to be nice about it.
YOU'RE A DEAD MAN, KENNEY.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2015, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
No more Mister Nice Yellon.
QuoteAnd no, I'm not going to be nice about it.
YOU'RE A DEAD MAN, KENNEY.
I can picture Al standing outside the stadium, quickly wolfing down his sandwich before declaring: "THIS BREAKS ALL BARGAINS!"
Update. There will be a reckoning. A RECKONING!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2v9ag7m.jpg)
Quote from: CT III on March 09, 2015, 10:01:42 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2015, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
No more Mister Nice Yellon.
QuoteAnd no, I'm not going to be nice about it.
YOU'RE A DEAD MAN, KENNEY.
I can picture Al standing outside the stadium, quickly wolfing down his sandwich before declaring: "THIS BREAKS ALL BARGAINS!"
Update. There will be a reckoning. A RECKONING!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2v9ag7m.jpg)
This will interest Deadspin. It
may interest Craig Calcaterra.
Quote from: CT III on March 09, 2015, 10:01:42 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2015, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 09:31:32 AM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 09:18:13 AM
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/8/8172945/cubs-rangers-recap-kyle-schwarber-ballpark-food-mlb-scores
Can't. Stop. Laughing.
HE SCREENSHOT THE SLOAN PARK WEBSITE PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST. NO ONE GETS BETWEEN AL AND HIS BOLOGNA
No more Mister Nice Yellon.
QuoteAnd no, I'm not going to be nice about it.
YOU'RE A DEAD MAN, KENNEY.
I can picture Al standing outside the stadium, quickly wolfing down his sandwich before declaring: "THIS BREAKS ALL BARGAINS!"
Update. There will be a reckoning. A RECKONING!
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2v9ag7m.jpg)
I would love Deadspin's headline to read "Bleed Cubbie Blue has an idiot running the site. You won't believe what happens next."
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
Yeah, it's not that the policy was ever a good idea. It was just Al's so very Al-like response and the confirmation of a meme that made it great.
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 12:41:00 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
Yeah, it's not that the policy was ever a good idea. It was just Al's so very Al-like response and the confirmation of a meme that made it great.
Now I almost want to give him tickets to a Bulls or Blackhawks game so he can see a place where there actually is a "no outside food" policy in place and strictly enforced.
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: SKO on March 09, 2015, 12:41:00 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
Yeah, it's not that the policy was ever a good idea. It was just Al's so very Al-like response and the confirmation of a meme that made it great.
Now I almost want to give him tickets to a Bulls or Blackhawks game so he can see a place where there actually is a "no outside food" policy in place and strictly enforced.
Honestly it was news to me that baseball stadiums still allowed outside food. I just assumed any place with food vendors doesn't allow outside food these days.
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
Quote from: PANK! on March 09, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
Not to mention, 18 paragraphs, if you include the excerpt regarding Turner Field, before actual baseball.
Quote from: PANK! on March 09, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
I'm only sad that this was settled before RV could bring up the old meme of Huey smuggling slices of NY pizza into Wrigley in his fanny pack.
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2015, 12:58:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on March 09, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
Not to mention, 18 paragraphs, if you include the excerpt regarding Turner Field, before actual baseball.
Ok, I get it. It's funny.
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 01:35:21 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2015, 12:58:53 PM
Quote from: PANK! on March 09, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
Not to mention, 18 paragraphs, if you include the excerpt regarding Turner Field, before actual baseball.
Ok, I get it. It's funny.
Now THIS (http://www.desipio.com/?p=5392) is funny.
Quote from: CT III on March 09, 2015, 01:29:22 PM
Quote from: PANK! on March 09, 2015, 12:52:04 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2015, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on March 09, 2015, 12:33:47 PM
Quote from: Yeti on March 09, 2015, 12:13:34 PM
Fucking Christ: http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/3/9/8176149/cubs-allow-food-sloan-park
QuoteThe recap to Sunday's game included a great deal about Cubs fans being prevented from bringing personal food items like sandwiches, peanuts and sunflower seeds into Sloan Park.
I'm here to tell you that's changing, effective for today's game. Cubs Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Julian Green contacted me by phone Monday morning to let me know that any fans coming to today's game and future games at Sloan Park will be able to bring small food items in. Green said, "The Cubs apologize for any inconvenience to fans during Sunday's game and will continue to honor the longtime ballpark tradition of bringing personal food items into the park."
Thanks to Julian Green and Cubs management for being proactive on this issue and for acting quickly to restore something that, as noted, is a time-honored tradition not only at spring-training parks, but at major-league stadiums as well.
Thought you'd all like to know.
I know Al's a penis and we should all spend most of our time thinking about how much we hate him, but if the Cubs were indeed trying to change this policy on the fly and Al himself got them to change it, that's actually a feather in whatever cap he's got constricting blood flow to his temples right now. His record in that particular piece of headgear is one giant middle finger against zero losses.
Now, if this was merely some uninformed or misinformed stadium employee who gave Al a hard time and he took it all the way up to Julian Green, then we've got ourselves a thing. A thing, I tell you.
Of course they were going to change the policy. It was a dumb policy (if it was even a policy in the first place).
The important part is there's been a decade-long meme about Al bringing bologna sandwiches to the park and yesterday he completely lost his shit over not being able to bring a sandwich into the park. I remain entertained.
So very much this.
I'm only sad that this was settled before RV could bring up the old meme of Huey smuggling slices of NY pizza into Wrigley in his fanny pack.
New York pizza? Pfft. That shithole town WISHES it could manufacture Slices as Big as Bundy Fountain
TM like Huey's beloved Bacci Pizzeria. And you forgot the part about Huey balancing the free cola that comes with it under a comically oversized bike helmet as he carefully plods into the ballpark.
That Al wasn't even mentioned in this article (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-bleacher-ticket-holders-spt-0324-20150323-story.html#navtype=outfit), let alone quoted, should win Paul Sullivan some sort of award for restraint and taste.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 23, 2015, 06:48:50 PM
That Al wasn't even mentioned in this article (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-cubs-bleacher-ticket-holders-spt-0324-20150323-story.html#navtype=outfit), let alone quoted, should win Paul Sullivan some sort of award for restraint and taste.
So, The Cubs offered these fucknuts three perfectly viable options and these assholes are still pissed off? Lousy Smarch weather.
I've found Al's soulmate:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Vani_Hari_from_Charlotte_Video_Project.jpg/580px-Vani_Hari_from_Charlotte_Video_Project.jpg)
The self-proclaimed Food Babe. Not bad, but wait (http://gawker.com/the-food-babe-blogger-is-full-of-shit-1694902226/+barryap).
QuoteMoreover, the tireless crusader for transparency doesn't want you to pay attention to the bullshit behind the curtain. And it's not just when scientists point it out in the news–it's when anybody questions her on her Facebook page.
There's a group on Facebook called " Banned By Food Babe" that boasts nearly 6,000 members. Reasons for being banned include "I asked for her qualifications" and "I pointed out that water was a chemical." Some members of the page were former fans of hers who were banned when they asked questions of clarification. Any dissent couldn't possibly have merit within the ranks of the Food Babe Army.
It's love at first ban. Hope she likes the bleachers and bologna.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 06, 2015, 10:11:41 PM
I've found Al's soulmate:
The self-proclaimed Food Babe. Not bad, but wait (http://gawker.com/the-food-babe-blogger-is-full-of-shit-1694902226/+barryap).
QuoteMoreover, the tireless crusader for transparency doesn't want you to pay attention to the bullshit behind the curtain. And it's not just when scientists point it out in the news–it's when anybody questions her on her Facebook page.
There's a group on Facebook called " Banned By Food Babe" that boasts nearly 6,000 members. Reasons for being banned include "I asked for her qualifications" and "I pointed out that water was a chemical." Some members of the page were former fans of hers who were banned when they asked questions of clarification. Any dissent couldn't possibly have merit within the ranks of the Food Babe Army.
It's love at first ban. Hope she likes the bleachers and bologna.
I had never heard of her before and now I wish it had stayed that way. What an awful human being.
That write up was an awesome take down though.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on April 06, 2015, 10:11:41 PM
I've found Al's soulmate:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Vani_Hari_from_Charlotte_Video_Project.jpg/580px-Vani_Hari_from_Charlotte_Video_Project.jpg)
The self-proclaimed Food Babe. Not bad, but wait (http://gawker.com/the-food-babe-blogger-is-full-of-shit-1694902226/+barryap).
QuoteMoreover, the tireless crusader for transparency doesn't want you to pay attention to the bullshit behind the curtain. And it's not just when scientists point it out in the news–it's when anybody questions her on her Facebook page.
There's a group on Facebook called " Banned By Food Babe" that boasts nearly 6,000 members. Reasons for being banned include "I asked for her qualifications" and "I pointed out that water was a chemical." Some members of the page were former fans of hers who were banned when they asked questions of clarification. Any dissent couldn't possibly have merit within the ranks of the Food Babe Army.
It's love at first ban. Hope she likes the bleachers and bologna.
And premature ejaculation.
Well played by our old friend, MGRW.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/831/6311297000.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on May 11, 2015, 05:12:58 PM
Well played by our old friend, MGRW.
(http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/831/6311297000.jpg)
I'm lol-ing...
(http://i.imgur.com/VZMLNJc.jpg)
Quote from: PenFoe on May 12, 2015, 01:54:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VZMLNJc.jpg)
Al is rooting hard for Hamels to finish the no-hitter and MAKE SOME HISTORY AT WRIGALEY FEILD
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 25, 2015, 05:04:53 PM
Quote from: PenFoe on May 12, 2015, 01:54:35 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/VZMLNJc.jpg)
Al is rooting hard for Hamels to finish the no-hitter and MAKE SOME HISTORY AT WRIGALEY FEILD
Water: wet; sky: blue (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/7/25/9040237/cubs-phillies-recap-cole-hamels-mlb-scores).
QuoteFor those of us who took pride in the Cubs getting this far without being no-hit, we at least had the consolation of seeing baseball history.
QuoteNow, what do the Phillies do? Hamels has been the subject of many trade rumors -- including being sent to the Cubs -- but what kind of message do they send to their fanbase if they trade him right after he throws a no-hitter?
Uh, the message that "We realize we're awful so we're doing the right thing and acquiring as much talent for the future as we can in return for the pieces we have that won't help us win anything?" Still amazing they keep someone that clueless in that position at SB Nation.
QuoteFor me, it was my third no-hitter. I saw Jack Morris of the Tigers no-hit the White Sox on April 7, 1984 and, of course, Carlos Zambrano's no-no against the Astros in Milwaukee September 14, 2008. I'm not happy the Cubs lost, as they need to start piling up wins, and need one Sunday to avoid getting swept in this series, but at least I can say I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history.
Yes, at least we saw one of the best pitching performances in recent history beat the Cubs as they fell behind in the playoff race for the first time in weeks. Wouldn't it be historical if Aaron Nola no-hit them tomorrow too? I know what I'm rooting for!
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
Quote from: InternetApex on July 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
This is how I feel. Fuck history.
Quote from: Slaky on July 27, 2015, 11:05:23 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
This is how I feel. Fuck history.
One of my favorite moments in Wrigley Field was Tarzan Wallis breaking up a Tom Seaver no-hitter in the 9th with a triple, then the Cubs winning it in the 11th. Alvin can eat shit.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 28, 2015, 08:43:16 AM
Quote from: Slaky on July 27, 2015, 11:05:23 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
This is how I feel. Fuck history.
One of my favorite moments in Wrigley Field was Tarzan Wallis breaking up a Tom Seaver no-hitter in the 9th with a triple, then the Cubs winning it in the 11th. Alvin can eat shit.
We have to include Brett in this too, because he said the same thing.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2015, 09:19:55 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 28, 2015, 08:43:16 AM
Quote from: Slaky on July 27, 2015, 11:05:23 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
This is how I feel. Fuck history.
One of my favorite moments in Wrigley Field was Tarzan Wallis breaking up a Tom Seaver no-hitter in the 9th with a triple, then the Cubs winning it in the 11th. Alvin can eat shit.
We have to include Brett in this too, because he said the same thing.
Two shitburgers, coming up.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 29, 2015, 08:19:37 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on July 28, 2015, 09:19:55 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on July 28, 2015, 08:43:16 AM
Quote from: Slaky on July 27, 2015, 11:05:23 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on July 27, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I witnessed one of the best pitching performances in recent history. And it really pissed me off. I wish Bryant would have poked that ball in the seats so Hamels had to stay out there and throw another 10-20 pitches. There was nary a Phillie even stretching in the pen. I wish he would have thrown 160 pitches and then gone to the emergency room for an IV and then visited Dr. Andrews next week.
Fuck him.
This is how I feel. Fuck history.
One of my favorite moments in Wrigley Field was Tarzan Wallis breaking up a Tom Seaver no-hitter in the 9th with a triple, then the Cubs winning it in the 11th. Alvin can eat shit.
We have to include Brett in this too, because he said the same thing.
Two shitburgers, coming up.
Can we also include people who say "all you can do is tip your cap!" when opposing pitchers do well? I refuse. i will tip no caps, sir.
Just thinking of this one today:
Quote
Some of you are excited about Kris Bryant and penciling him into the lineup in 2015 or 2016 ... the man isn't even signed yet and hasn't played a single professional game. Sure, he looks like a great talent and will likely succeed at the big-league level, but there are no guarantees.
I repeat, just so there is no misunderstanding: there are no guarantees with prospects. Sure, they look great now, and it appears that Theo & Co. have made good selections in their two years at this game. But if you think all of these players are going to be leading the Cubs to the postseason and the World Series in 2015, or 2016, or beyond, you have a better crystal ball than I do.
Quote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 10:15:29 AM
Just thinking of this one today:
Quote
Some of you are excited about Kris Bryant and penciling him into the lineup in 2015 or 2016 ... the man isn't even signed yet and hasn't played a single professional game. Sure, he looks like a great talent and will likely succeed at the big-league level, but there are no guarantees.
I repeat, just so there is no misunderstanding: there are no guarantees with prospects. Sure, they look great now, and it appears that Theo & Co. have made good selections in their two years at this game. But if you think all of these players are going to be leading the Cubs to the postseason and the World Series in 2015, or 2016, or beyond, you have a better crystal ball than I do.
After all his crimes Al is absolutely not allowed to enjoy this run.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 14, 2015, 11:27:11 AM
Quote from: SKO on October 14, 2015, 10:15:29 AM
Just thinking of this one today:
Quote
Some of you are excited about Kris Bryant and penciling him into the lineup in 2015 or 2016 ... the man isn't even signed yet and hasn't played a single professional game. Sure, he looks like a great talent and will likely succeed at the big-league level, but there are no guarantees.
I repeat, just so there is no misunderstanding: there are no guarantees with prospects. Sure, they look great now, and it appears that Theo & Co. have made good selections in their two years at this game. But if you think all of these players are going to be leading the Cubs to the postseason and the World Series in 2015, or 2016, or beyond, you have a better crystal ball than I do.
After all his crimes Al is absolutely not allowed to enjoy this run.
How many more tears, Theo? should be on this unironic asshat's fucking tombstone.
Nice to see that Al apparently said Heyward wasn't worth the money until the Cubs signed him and then he was.
http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/ (http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/)
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on December 15, 2015, 04:22:28 PM
http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/ (http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/)
That sound you hear is WGN racing to irrelevance at warp speed.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on December 15, 2015, 04:22:28 PM
http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/ (http://wgntv.com/2015/12/15/cubs-fan-serenades-jason-heyward-with-awesome-beatles-parody/)
It would have been better/even worse if he'd covered the cool version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y8Q2PATVyI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0y8Q2PATVyI)
We all know Al's game recaps are completely pointless (http://www.desipio.com/?p=3347): He goes on and on for thousands of words regurgitating game logs and ruminating on hot topics such as the weather, who was sitting in his vicinity out in the bleachers, and what he was wearing.
But here's something even more pointless: Reposting these recaps with a couple grandiose paragraphs about how important is was to win (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/12/17/9881348/2015-cubs-victories-revisited-june-22-cubs-4-dodgers-2) some random game in June (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2015/12/19/10424352/2015-cubs-victories-revisited-june-30-cubs-mets). Just when we think Al has reached a new level of contempt for his readership, he goes out and does this. Bravo.
Yes, there's a new post in this thread that isn't announcing Al's death. I'm not sorry.
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Alvin can eat Theo raw.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
QuoteAs you know, there were many times I doubted Theo Epstein's plan. Clearly, the plan worked, and I couldn't be happier for the Cubs and their future in 2016 and beyond. I was wrong. And that statement is unconditional. I will not try to wrap it in a "I was skeptical" blanket; I was just wrong. Period, no qualifiers.
Literally the next paragraph:
QuoteChalk that up to many years of frustration of seeing losing; I'm surely not the only one who felt that way. But I couldn't see past the old ways of doing things. Baseball front-office practices were changing in the early 2010s, and I certainly see that now. I didn't see it then. You were all right; I was wrong.
Classic Al. Who you crappin?
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
Quote from: Slaky on February 09, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
BP still has bad ideas, just fewer semi-colons and run on sentences, in my opinion, which, if you don't like it, i have others.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 09, 2016, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 09, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
BP still has bad ideas, just fewer semi-colons and run on sentences, in my opinion, which, if you don't like it, i have others.
They haven't banned anybody yet, have they?
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 03:18:00 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 09, 2016, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 09, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
BP still has bad ideas, just fewer semi-colons and run on sentences, in my opinion, which, if you don't like it, i have others.
They haven't banned anybody yet, have they?
They're desperate for approval.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 03:18:00 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 09, 2016, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 09, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
BP still has bad ideas, just fewer semi-colons and run on sentences, in my opinion, which, if you don't like it, i have others.
They haven't banned anybody yet, have they?
Would you like them better if they did? Because if you'd like them better for banning people, I'm sure they'll figure something out.
Quote from: Canadouche on February 10, 2016, 02:10:59 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 03:18:00 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 09, 2016, 02:44:40 PM
Quote from: Slaky on February 09, 2016, 02:35:52 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 09, 2016, 02:10:18 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 02:07:56 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 09, 2016, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 09, 2016, 01:55:28 PM
Al realizes he was wrong to doubt Theo and take sides, and he's sorry for banning anyone who disagreed with his wrong and bad opinions. You're welcome to come back, but first you have to apologize to Al for being banned. What's that? Al's the one who was wrong so why should you apologize? That's a personal attack. Al's sorry, but you're still banned. Now go away. (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2016/2/9/10937102/rebooting-bleed-cubbie-blue)
Also, if Al lets you back in, you are not allowed to actually bring up or remind Al that he was dead wrong about Theo the next time he acts like a dictator and bans all dissenting views after he states a stupid opinion. He's not interested in rehashing old arguments.
He found a Mini Al to be his moderator. Just look at the comments where he says the banned commenters haven't "met the conditions" to come back. What a site. What a time to be alive.
Nice to know BP Wrigleyville hasn't hit "worst Cub site on the Web" status just yet.
It's a different kind of worst, but formidable.
BP still has bad ideas, just fewer semi-colons and run on sentences, in my opinion, which, if you don't like it, i have others.
They haven't banned anybody yet, have they?
Would you like them better if they did? Because if you'd like them better for banning people, I'm sure they'll figure something out.
I've banned myself because the writing isn't worth reading and it's not even bad in a funny way. It's bad in a headache way.
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
That means whatever Maddon said, he dumbed it down for Alvin.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
Nailed it.
Or, I just need my daily 45-picture photo gallery of the Wrigley renovations which capture the magic of new scaffolding and new tarps replacing the ones that blew down in the wind. That's the stuff.
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7OKGSUEAA6sgM.jpg)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 23, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cb7OKGSUEAA6sgM.jpg)
Pretty sure I've seen that guy on Twitter and this is a pretty excellent parody
Quote from: Slaky on February 24, 2016, 08:18:36 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 23, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
[image]
Pretty sure I've seen that guy on Twitter and this is a pretty excellent parody
He put it up as an actual FanPost on BCB, which has been deleted (of course). I admire the commitment:
https://twitter.com/soylentgibby/status/702217319682936834
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2016, 10:13:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 24, 2016, 08:18:36 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 23, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
[image]
Pretty sure I've seen that guy on Twitter and this is a pretty excellent parody
He put it up as an actual FanPost on BCB, which has been deleted (of course). I admire the commitment:
https://twitter.com/soylentgibby/status/702217319682936834
That's fantastic.
Quote from: PANK! on February 24, 2016, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2016, 10:13:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 24, 2016, 08:18:36 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 23, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
[image]
Pretty sure I've seen that guy on Twitter and this is a pretty excellent parody
He put it up as an actual FanPost on BCB, which has been deleted (of course). I admire the commitment:
https://twitter.com/soylentgibby/status/702217319682936834
That's fantastic.
Someone should really ask Al what he found so threatening about a post about bologna sandwiches to see what excuse he'd give that didn't require him to explain why the rest of the Cubs blogosphere uses "bologna sandwiches" as shorthand for Al being a rube.
Quote from: SKO on February 24, 2016, 11:09:45 AM
Quote from: PANK! on February 24, 2016, 10:49:26 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 24, 2016, 10:13:37 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 24, 2016, 08:18:36 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 23, 2016, 09:35:12 PM
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on February 23, 2016, 03:50:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on February 23, 2016, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: InternetApex on February 23, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 23, 2016, 10:12:49 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 23, 2016, 03:57:45 AM
Al sure can read people.
QuoteI spent a few minutes speaking to Maddon. The man is just amazingly impressive. He doesn't measure his words, but he knows exactly what he wants to say about any particular situation, and seems to understand why he's being asked specific questions.
What?
But why are you punishing yourself by going over there and reading that?
I've been asking that question to members of this community for over 10 years now. Wow, 10 years. It sounds crazy when you say it like that. The answer is apparently that they enjoy making fun of Al. To each his own, I guess.
At this point it's only really fun when Al does something stupid like write an open letter to Theo detailing all of the ways his rebuilding plan sucks, so that we have concrete proof for all eternity that the man is dumber than a stump. As far as making fun of his actual sentence structure and just plain bad writing on a daily basis, that sounds exhausting, but I suppose someone has to do it in order to alert us to things like the aforementioned open letter.
It used to be a lot more fun when he'd get called out by his readers for being a dumbass, but at this point he's banned out all but his sycophants.
[image]
Pretty sure I've seen that guy on Twitter and this is a pretty excellent parody
He put it up as an actual FanPost on BCB, which has been deleted (of course). I admire the commitment:
https://twitter.com/soylentgibby/status/702217319682936834
That's fantastic.
Someone should really ask Al what he found so threatening about a post about bologna sandwiches to see what excuse he'd give that didn't require him to explain why the rest of the Cubs blogosphere uses "bologna sandwiches" as shorthand for Al being a rube.
I would love it so much to read Al's explanation as to why this offends him. Seems like Al has more awareness than zero, which is too bad.
Al has hit the big time.
https://t.co/7pgqci501S
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on September 30, 2016, 08:17:54 AM
Al has hit the big time.
https://t.co/7pgqci501S
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Deleting this was the wrong strategy, though; it only draws more attention to it, especially considering that Yellon isn't a favorite of many bloggers in the first place thanks to his fandom-on-his-sleeve, often old-school approach.
Out-of-town stupid, but yeah. That's not why.
I'm pretty sure we've all agreed Al is not allowed to enjoy this team due to his past crimes. I'm glad people are still reminding him of that. It's too bad someone didn't send this writer enough of Andy's old Desipio posts to understand the Pollyellon phenomenon.
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Is there any way in Hell the author of this comment is anyone other than Al:
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Outstanding! Mr. Yellon is incredibly smart and knowledgeable. You will find few people with a better sense of Cubs history than Al. Highly recommended.
Dude couldn't even think of a fake name, it's just listed under "Amazon Customer!"
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Done (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R34UNJJDHEGFWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156).
Would do again.
Quote from: SKO on November 23, 2016, 01:02:12 PM
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Is there any way in Hell the author of this comment is anyone other than Al:
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Outstanding! Mr. Yellon is incredibly smart and knowledgeable. You will find few people with a better sense of Cubs history than Al. Highly recommended.
Dude couldn't even think of a fake name, it's just listed under "Amazon Customer!"
I'd bet that's Vlahos.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 23, 2016, 01:07:22 PM
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Done (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R34UNJJDHEGFWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156).
Would do again.
That BCB writer who showed up to defend Al is in for a nice holiday bonus: some extra LSAs being deposited into his account.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on November 24, 2016, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 23, 2016, 01:07:22 PM
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Done (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R34UNJJDHEGFWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156).
Would do again.
That BCB writer who showed up to defend Al is in for a nice holiday bonus: some extra LSAs being deposited into his account.
Alvin's got his minions writing 5-star reviews. What an insecure little turd.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 25, 2016, 10:30:59 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on November 24, 2016, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 23, 2016, 01:07:22 PM
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Done (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R34UNJJDHEGFWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156).
Would do again.
That BCB writer who showed up to defend Al is in for a nice holiday bonus: some extra LSAs being deposited into his account.
Alvin's got his minions writing 5-star reviews. What an insecure little turd.
Also, as far as I can make out, my review - which was scathing but polite - has been deleted.
Quote from: Tonker on November 26, 2016, 01:51:07 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 25, 2016, 10:30:59 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on November 24, 2016, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 23, 2016, 01:07:22 PM
Quote from: Tonker on November 23, 2016, 12:49:58 PM
I urge you to go and post a glowing review (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3A49F97UW9LS9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156) of that nice Mr. Yellon's (who is incredibly smart and knowledgeable) super book (https://www.amazon.com/Season-Ages-Chicago-Brought-Championship/dp/1683581156/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8) on Amazon.
Done (https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R34UNJJDHEGFWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1683581156).
Would do again.
That BCB writer who showed up to defend Al is in for a nice holiday bonus: some extra LSAs being deposited into his account.
Alvin's got his minions writing 5-star reviews. What an insecure little turd.
Also, as far as I can make out, my review - which was scathing but polite - has been deleted.
Yeah, I haven't seen it. I also notice a dramatic uptick in negative reviews being "not helpful".
It never ceases to amaze me how he and his loser readers can't process anything beyond groupthink. Maybe he should run for office.
I will now post the actual chapter titles from Al's
shameless cash grab book.
QuoteForeword by Pat Hughes
Introduction: A World Series on Chicago's North Side
Chapter 1: How the Cubs Got Here
Chapter 2: One Fan's Journey
Chapter 3: Spring Training: The Preparation, the Sunshine, the Fun of March
Chapter 4: April: Roaring Ahead of Everyone
Chapter 5: May: Continuing the Roar
Chapter 6: June: Swoon
Chapter 7: July: Righting the Ship
Interlude [editor's note: the fuck?]
Chapter 8: August: Winning, and Winning, and Winning
Chapter 9: September: All the Ducks in a Row
Chapter 10: October: The Postseason to Remember
Epilogue: What This All Means
Acknowledgments
Even the chapter titles are objectively terrible. Ahh yes, my friends. Can't wait for the Preparation, the Sunshine, the Fun of March! See you in Mesa!
Do you guys remember May, when the Cubs Continued the Roar? I'll never forget!
Good thing Alvin has the dignity (http://imgur.com/ZBRlCbc) to not let his insecurities show (http://imgur.com/a/Xid2U).
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 01, 2016, 04:11:15 PM
Good thing Alvin has the dignity (http://imgur.com/ZBRlCbc) to not let his insecurities show (http://imgur.com/a/Xid2U).
Might that violate Amazon's terms of service, perhaps?
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 07:40:42 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 01, 2016, 04:11:15 PM
Good thing Alvin has the dignity (http://imgur.com/ZBRlCbc) to not let his insecurities show (http://imgur.com/a/Xid2U).
Might that violate Amazon's terms of service, perhaps?
A little ironic. He complains about negative reviews of his book from people whom he believes haven't read his book. Then he asks people to write favorable reviews even if they haven't read the book.
Quote from: CBStew on December 01, 2016, 11:48:54 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 07:40:42 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 01, 2016, 04:11:15 PM
Good thing Alvin has the dignity (http://imgur.com/ZBRlCbc) to not let his insecurities show (http://imgur.com/a/Xid2U).
Might that violate Amazon's terms of service, perhaps?
A little ironic. He complains about negative reviews of his book from people whom he believes haven't read his book. Then he asks people to write favorable reviews even if they haven't read the book.
Only ironic if you aren't familiar with Al, considering that is the most Yellon move of all time.
Quote from: SKO on December 02, 2016, 07:36:55 AM
Quote from: CBStew on December 01, 2016, 11:48:54 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on December 01, 2016, 07:40:42 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on December 01, 2016, 04:11:15 PM
Good thing Alvin has the dignity (http://imgur.com/ZBRlCbc) to not let his insecurities show (http://imgur.com/a/Xid2U).
Might that violate Amazon's terms of service, perhaps?
A little ironic. He complains about negative reviews of his book from people whom he believes haven't read his book. Then he asks people to write favorable reviews even if they haven't read the book.
Only ironic if you aren't familiar with Al, considering that is the most Yellon move of all time.
I miss the old days, when he'd direct his followers to mail envelopes stuffed with bologna to his post office box.
Folks, we regret to inform you that Al is back on his bullshit. Kyle Schwarber raising money for charity is actually bad, you see. He should have waited for the offseason, glommed on to someone else's cause, designed a hideous T-shirt, and pocketed part of the proceeds for himself. This isn't hard, people.
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
So does Al.
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
IsAlYellonStillAlive.com
Yes.
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 17, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
Quote from: flannj on November 17, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 17, 2017, 08:15:23 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
Quote from: CBStew on November 17, 2017, 11:45:43 AM
Quote from: flannj on November 17, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 12:04:17 PM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Everyone is focusing on the picture and ignoring the part of her account where she described him forcefully kissing her without consent. He should go. All of em should, from the oval office on down. Sharpen the guillotines and let's get to it.
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2017, 12:55:36 PM
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Quote from: CBStew on November 17, 2017, 11:45:43 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Everyone is focusing on the picture and ignoring the part of her account where she described him forcefully kissing her without consent. He should go. All of em should, from the oval office on down. Sharpen the guillotines and let's get to it.
This one is going to get uglier, based on what I'm reading in various accounts. If she's revising history to perform character assassination on Franken (She's a Trumper who's friends with Stone and Hannity), there better be room in an extra hot part of Hell for her.
If she's telling the truth, then Franken gets in the room in Hell that will be most crowded.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 17, 2017, 01:25:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2017, 12:55:36 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 12:04:17 PM
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Quote from: flannj on November 17, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Everyone is focusing on the picture and ignoring the part of her account where she described him forcefully kissing her without consent. He should go. All of em should, from the oval office on down. Sharpen the guillotines and let's get to it.
This one is going to get uglier, based on what I'm reading in various accounts. If she's revising history to perform character assassination on Franken (She's a Trumper who's friends with Stone and Hannity), there better be room in an extra hot part of Hell for her.
If she's telling the truth, then Franken gets in the room in Hell that will be most crowded.
I think it depends on if more people come forward and accuse Franken of misbehaviour. From what I read, he apologized, she accepted it, and he's taking accountability in the senate. A few months ago, I think some people were portraying him as a presidential hopeful, and that's obviously out the window now, but I don't think he's going to have to resign unless he's done something worse, or something similar repeatedly.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on November 17, 2017, 01:25:55 PM
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2017, 12:55:36 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 12:04:17 PM
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Quote from: flannj on November 17, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Everyone is focusing on the picture and ignoring the part of her account where she described him forcefully kissing her without consent. He should go. All of em should, from the oval office on down. Sharpen the guillotines and let's get to it.
This one is going to get uglier, based on what I'm reading in various accounts. If she's revising history to perform character assassination on Franken (She's a Trumper who's friends with Stone and Hannity), there better be room in an extra hot part of Hell for her.
If she's telling the truth, then Franken gets in the room in Hell that will be most crowded.
She's saying she accepts his apology and that she did not want him to resign and that the state of Minnesota should decide that. So if it's an attempt at political takedown, it's...kind of a bad one.
Quote from: SKO on November 17, 2017, 02:27:22 PM
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Quote from: flannj on November 17, 2017, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 17, 2017, 09:53:26 AM
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Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 03:48:42 PM
Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
This thread took an interesting turn. Anyone want to comment about Franken?
There's a difference between doing something gross and distasteful, and committing sexual assault. The photograph, at least, I think is actually just gross and distasteful as it doesn't look like he's actually touching her. But I kind of feel like, as a male, putting forth any kind of comment that even resembles an excuse or a defense is a mistake right now -- women are very justified in their outrage and actions, so... let's just see how this plays out.
Everyone is focusing on the picture and ignoring the part of her account where she described him forcefully kissing her without consent. He should go. All of em should, from the oval office on down. Sharpen the guillotines and let's get to it.
This one is going to get uglier, based on what I'm reading in various accounts. If she's revising history to perform character assassination on Franken (She's a Trumper who's friends with Stone and Hannity), there better be room in an extra hot part of Hell for her.
If she's telling the truth, then Franken gets in the room in Hell that will be most crowded.
She's saying she accepts his apology and that she did not want him to resign and that the state of Minnesota should decide that. So if it's an attempt at political takedown, it's...kind of a bad one.
Not to mention, if he's trying to molest her through that vest, he's the worst molester ever.
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Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
but mostly stupid. because of the trump thing.
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Quote from: Bort on November 16, 2017, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on November 16, 2017, 09:45:05 AM
Reddit tells me that Yellon has penned a compelling case for why the Cubs should extend Rizzo now, rather than after the 2021 season, seeing as how they have control over him until then.
Reddit says a lot of things.
The word "compelling" may have been used in a hyperbolic fashion. I think Reddit shares most peoples' opinions about Al's viewpoint.
I will say, it's compelling to see how someone with such dumb ideas (The Cubs have Rizzo locked up for cheap, so let's break the bank for him) has so many people that agree.
Well, you live in the country that elected Trump. Nothing is surprising anymore.
We also live in a country that didn't elect Hillary.
We're brilliant!
but mostly stupid. because of the trump thing.
Saying Hillary is as bad as Trump is like saying if you're going to get stabbed, you might as well be shot in the face.