tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post7156688923317163159..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Monday 01/29 A.M. Quickie:Will the New Blog Look Get Me to Miami?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80172740376826589632007-01-29T22:57:00.000-05:002007-01-29T22:57:00.000-05:00I just cannot feel sorry in the Barbaro case. He w...I just cannot feel sorry in the Barbaro case. He was a horse, and it was our fault because we derive pleasure from watching them run. As a result, several horses break legs from the stress and have to be put down. He just happened to win one major race. <br /><br />Call me when someone worth grieving diesT-Millhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658800030850579943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90462028747280272212007-01-29T20:12:00.000-05:002007-01-29T20:12:00.000-05:00NFL scheduling to make the 1 seeds have tougher ga...NFL scheduling to make the 1 seeds have tougher games doesn't work anymore. For each team in each division, there are only 2 different opponents all year. With the fluctuations of playoff teams each year, there is no guarentee that a 3rd place schedule will be easier than a 1st place schedule.chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12544403537740451372007-01-29T19:03:00.000-05:002007-01-29T19:03:00.000-05:00As for the 'beating a dead horse' jokes, how long ...As for the 'beating a dead horse' jokes, how long before it comes out that they've been "milking" Barbaro for every drop of semen that he's been able to produce for the last 8 months.<br /><br />LancePokhrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02810631709511392196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-51183767719355659152007-01-29T18:34:00.000-05:002007-01-29T18:34:00.000-05:00Oh.My.GAWD.
ABC's World News Tonight just led the...Oh.My.GAWD.<br /><br />ABC's World News Tonight just led the <i>National News</i> broadcast with Barbaro's Death. It's a 4-minute piece.<br /><br />Isn't there a war going on, <i>in two different countries</i>, that they could maybe address before A FREAKIN' HORSE?<br /><br />That's it, I'm done.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-77742436104403892502007-01-29T17:43:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:43:00.000-05:00I think he's got a point there, cmfost....there's ...I think he's got a point there, cmfost....there's BOUND to be fewer parties in New England, absent the Pats in the "big game" (as it's referred to, for legal reasons, of course).<br /><br />I hate parties for the game....either people yap over the commercials, or there's some idiot that doesn't understand football either asking stupid questions, or worse, expressing stupid opinions. I'm more than happy to fry myself up a batch of wings, buy a six pack of high-test beer, and watch the game by myself. (and this year I've got HD. where was this for nipplegate, huh?)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-35526913316022967212007-01-29T17:38:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:38:00.000-05:00Here's a solution to baseball's divison problems. ...Here's a solution to baseball's divison problems. Add 2 teams the AL to make the leagues even. One can go in Portland, where I think there would be a huge market for another pro team. The Blazers are the only pro team in Portland so another pro team in any sport would do well. The other AL team could go somewhere in the East. Maybe Charlotte or something. Obviously that team would go to the Eastern division and the Portland team goes to the West. <br /><br />In the NL, everything stays the same and things work out just fine. Problem solved. <br /><br />cmfost, come on!! Be honest. Do you really think that there's a conspiracy?? Or are you still pissed that the Colts, led by NFL golden boy, beat your Patriots? It could be you don't know of any SB parties because you area is still pissed that the Patriots lost.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-12076858074353045902007-01-29T17:31:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:31:00.000-05:00The only thing there, ma4tt, I'd add, is that in t...The only thing there, ma4tt, I'd add, is that in the NFL, home fans go 8 years between visits by off-conference teams. With 162 games to divvy up, that can be fixed to at worst, every 4 years.<br /><br />Hockey should work on its scheduling, too. Basketball's got it as best as they can, considering it's just not easy to split 82 games among 29 opponents for each club.<br /><br />(I'd like to see the northern teams in the NHL form a "northern division" and then "accidentally" forget to schedule any games against florida, phoenix, anaheim, carolina, atlanta, etc....)Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-15063135736453826892007-01-29T17:20:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:20:00.000-05:00brian, I know. I was just kidding around. I've e...brian, I know. I was just kidding around. I've enjoyed everyone on this board, except ferocious bluebird. He really doesn't contribute to many conversations, he's mean, and he his opinions are dumb. That's just me though...Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-8671904144540205442007-01-29T17:03:00.000-05:002007-01-29T17:03:00.000-05:00whoa.....whoa....
instead of adding 2 AL teams, le...whoa.....whoa....<br />instead of adding 2 AL teams, let's subtract 2 NL teams. or 2 teams in general, and rearrange the leagues slightly if necessary.<br /><br />We don't need 32 teams of any sport.<br /><br />Unless we want to go to.....4 leagues! Just like up until 1961, you play the same 7 teams 22 times each.<br /><br />If nothing else, it's the 3 divisions that sucks. Couldn't they make it work better with an NL and AL West and East, and 2 wild cards?Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-38704081063707302332007-01-29T16:59:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:59:00.000-05:00Baseball went with a 6 team NL Central and a 4 tea...Baseball went with a 6 team NL Central and a 4 team NL West for the logistics of scheduling. If there were 15 teams in each league, then there would have to be an interleague game every night of the season, including opening day. <br /><br />I like interleague, but I kind of miss what the all-star game meant seeing guys face eachother for the first/ only time. I hate the unbalanced interleague schedule (Cubs play WSox 6 times, Cardinals play Royals), but it's a minor deterrent to an otherwise good thing. But if baseball turned into basketball where every team plays every team every year, I would not like that as much.<br /><br />So the 14 team AL/ 16 team NL is what it is until baseball adds 2 AL teams.Natsfan74https://www.blogger.com/profile/02774593132826810650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-57660948618396735502007-01-29T16:43:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:43:00.000-05:00@ kevin:
I remember when the new divisional forma...<b><i>@ kevin:</i></b><br /><br />I remember when the new divisional format was implemented, Bud Selig came under some serious criticism for the NL Central. <br /><br />He was still the owner of the Brewers then, and he decided to move the Brewers to the NL Central - thereby leave the AL West with only 4 teams - because "it was logical from a geographic standpoint" or some crap like that.<br /><br />But the truth is, he wanted to set up contrived "rivalries" for the Brewers with big-ticket teams like the Cubs & Cardinals, so he put them all in the same division so they'd play a dozen or so times every year.<br /><br />The trouble is, the Brewers are the only team that makes any kind of sense to move to the AL West, and he'd never do it. Not until he's out as Commish.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-52216226354029021272007-01-29T16:39:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:39:00.000-05:00I have to agree with who ever said earlier that th...I have to agree with who ever said earlier that this might be the one of the least watched super bowls ever. Normally by this time I know of 4 or 5 Super Bowl Parties that are going on, this year no one is having one.<br /><br />Plus let's face it we already know that the NFL is going to make sure it golden boy is going to win.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-44135043860593918172007-01-29T16:36:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:36:00.000-05:00Stupid Blogger Interface. Had a really good point...Stupid Blogger Interface. Had a really good point up here in the comments, tried to post it, and it failed. Now I have to think again. Once was enough.<br /><br /><b><i>@ andy/lenny:</i></b><br /><br />Fear not - I have no nemesis. Except for Wink Martindale - that guy just creeps me out, and I'm not a big fan. But that's a different story.<br /><br /><br /><b><i>@ everybody else and the MLB divisions debate:</i></b><br /><br />The NL Central is not quite "up for grabs", but there are only three teams, in my mind that can win it:<br /><br />Cardinals - they've won the division three straight years, and five of the last six. Still, they've lost a couple of pitchers, and I haven't seen anything to replace them yet.<br /><br />Cubs - They opened their wallets and spent (probably waaaaaaay too much) to get the biggest names on the market. Plus they have next year's biggest free agent in his contract year.<br /><br />Brewers - they're the NL dark horse (My buddy Vinny really turned me on to them - <a href="http://bigd29x.blogspot.com/2007/01/2006-nfl-playoff-picks-wild-card-round.html">he gets the credit</a>). They're both young <i>and</i> experienced. They've got a legit 1-2 punch in the rotation, if Sheets stays healthy. I like this team a lot. If nothing else, they'll be fun to watch.Big Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478232002387175988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-38572608088807941922007-01-29T16:32:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:32:00.000-05:00Let's talk about what's really important here: can...Let's talk about what's really important here: can UNC get past *Duke* to get the championship?<br /><br />(Though, on a side note, the Sox are f-ing killing me with sh*tastic players they're signing.)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02323430452187046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-48675514230707721642007-01-29T16:28:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:28:00.000-05:00I think Penn State's paint is just a can of plain ...I think Penn State's paint is just a can of plain white.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-21363425196501244002007-01-29T16:16:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:16:00.000-05:00I think big D was just twisting his mustache, in a...I think big D was just twisting his mustache, in a Snidely Whiplash-sort of way when he called you a nemesis, Andy/Lenny. Next thing you know, you'll beat him on a point in a post and he'll say "Curses! Foiled again!"<br /><br />Anywayyyys....we must all beware the Rangers out west, if only for the compelling development of a "curse of Buck Showalter". At least, for those who actually believe in curses....<br /><br />I agree on the paint thing. And how different are Buckeye Red versus the Red Sox red? I mean, if the guy were an Oakland A's fan, I could see the real color debate in his head.Brian in Oxfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053368055698118199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-55386439201589287712007-01-29T16:06:00.000-05:002007-01-29T16:06:00.000-05:00Speaking of weird team associations, has anyone he...Speaking of weird team associations, has anyone heard the Team Colors Glidden Paint radio ad? The guy is a fan of Ohio State (no sport mentioned), Denver Broncos, and the Red Sox. How could such a person exist?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-78126358040568184832007-01-29T15:59:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:59:00.000-05:00I'll take a Nemesis, especially if they're a fan o...I'll take a Nemesis, especially if they're a fan of the Yankees, Notre Dame, and Duke. Actually, I'll slash their tires if such a person exists.ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-82408987217801505302007-01-29T15:57:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:57:00.000-05:00Bowden has done a nice job stockpiling a lot of ar...Bowden has done a nice job stockpiling a lot of arms (though it seems like most of them are too far away to really project), but the Nats still have a ton of work to do, and have to still be reeling a little after not getting anything other than draft picks for Soriano. (The Vidro deal with Seattle though was downright larceny for the Nats)<br /><br />I like Zimmerman a lot, but there's really not a whole lot else there to build around. Ryan Church looks like a Quad-A player, and Lopez and Kearns don't really seem to be good fits in D.C. <br /><br />The Mets still have to be favored in the division, but their rotation is so suspect unless either Pelfrey or Humber can come up huge. Wouldn't be surprised to see Pelfrey be the 2nd best starter by the end of the year, but he could use some more time in AAA to work on his slider. <br /><br />Gotta love the Phillies chances at least at the Wild Card if Hamels can stay healthy and Myers can stay out of trouble. Still though, they're the Phillies, so I'm sure they'll find some way to screw over Philly phans. <br /><br />Can't see anyway that the Marlins improve upon last year, as opposing pitchers and hitters now will have better scouting reports against them. No way Josh Johnson can get through half a year leading the NL in ERA again! Though any improvement from Hermida would help the lineup, especially if he can complement Cabrera at all. <br /><br />Eh, the Braves...ToddTheJackasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333015679479284215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-26726695822507010392007-01-29T15:51:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:51:00.000-05:00Ok, CNNSI.com looks a zillion percent better. AND...Ok, CNNSI.com looks a zillion percent better. AND it loads pages. That was the only thing keeping me away, cnn and cnnsi seem to not care if you ever read anything. Not that anyone cares, but Businessweek is getting bad. <br /><br />Splashy ads=website never loads and I go somewhere else.solomonrexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422035530978145136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-24627735293569744102007-01-29T15:50:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:50:00.000-05:00natsfan, if you want to be Big D's nemesis, you ce...natsfan, if you want to be Big D's nemesis, you certainly can be. I didn't even know I was his until he said so. As for the other divisions, I think the Dodgers take the West and unless the Mets land Willis, I think the Braves will be back in the East. I think the Wild Card will go to the Phillies or Mets. <br /><br />In the AL, I think the Yankees take the East, which I find sad and depressing. I think the White Sox will take the Central and the Angels will take the West. The Wild Card goes to probably the Red Sox, which I also don't really like. <br /><br />I live in Minneapolis and have grown to kinda like the Twins but they just didn't do anything this offseason. I'm not sure they can compete with no one behind Santana. <br /><br />Someone said that the Astros signed Carlos Lee which meant they did do something. True, they signed one larger bat, but they also signed a larger ass. He's fat and slow in the outfield and they also don't have enough pitching. Astro's won't go anywhere.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827851943831518318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-80855586168114016072007-01-29T15:48:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:48:00.000-05:00AL West: Mariners made some moves, but nothing of ...AL West: Mariners made some moves, but nothing of great significance. Of course if you consider salaries to rate players, they lost a great SP to the Royals. Thankfully they didn't screw up the center of the team: Jojima, Betancourt, Lopez, Ichiro (may move to CF). They'll be improved, but still not in the running come Sept. Hopefully Sexson will start the season off hot and someone will think they need power hitter so the M's can cut off some dead weight. They'll probably finish 3rd (JUST beating out the 4th place team - not sure who, but both the Angels and Athletics are due for a soul crushing year: one of them will slip, Texas finishes 2nd).chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-54456481504800015512007-01-29T15:31:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:31:00.000-05:00Dave said...
If you think the Barbaro story is de...Dave said... <br />If you think the Barbaro story is dead, you're crazy. I'm sure there will be plenty of stories about how they froze his semen for artificial insemination since he wasn't able to stud.<br /><br />All these mainstream stories have left that out. The only reason they were trying to keep him alive was to stud him for profit.<br /><br />Not such a warm story when you think about it that way. <br /><br />1/29/2007 02:41:00 PM <br /><br />we have now downgraded to horse cum. wow.<br /><br />re: helton...inside rags say that theo and lucchino are at odds over trading prospects in this deal, ala the marlin trade last year for mr. "show me 94 straight fastballs" beckett in trade for the ROY and a hot young pitcher who just happened to throw a no hitter last year. Theo wants to keep his youngins...cant say i blame him, cause that is how the true yankee championships did it, not by buying/trading for aging stars.noochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564947671268618037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-90389094259734818292007-01-29T15:21:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:21:00.000-05:00Wow. I always wanted a nemesis.
I work with a ...Wow. I always wanted a nemesis. <br /><br />I work with a guy who lived with Prior in college and they are still close. All fall, I kept pumping him for information about Prior's health, which he said were always vague reports.<br /><br />Now, he said that Prior told him he is strong and healthy and feels the best he has since college. I hope that is an indication that we will see the 2002/03 Prior again this year. Remember him? The guy who went 18-6?<br /><br />So, we have 2 divisions sorted out. Now what about the NL East? I think Philly got the pitching help it needed in the offseason to make them a favorite. <br /><br />The Nationals have a new stadium coming next year. And oh yeah, they have done a ridiculously good job of stockpiling young pitchers, I just hope one or two of them pan out. But for this year, they will have a great #1 pitcher and great closer. Their defense up the middle is exceptional with Lopez moving to 2nd, Nook Logan will be a great CF, Guzman (hopefully the Twins version of 3 years ago) is very solid at short, and 2 good defensive catchers. Their corner infield is among the best in the NL with Zimmerman at 3B showing great glove, some power, and a flair for the dramatic hit and Johnson at 1B showing power and excellent plate discipline when he is healthy (huge concern). In the outfield, Kearns is great in right, but left field is open/ weakness. <br /><br />I think the Nats have another last place season in them this year, but it will be the last one for a while. They are good and young and are going to be a good team who builds the smart way. Stan Kasten screwed up the Frank Robinson thing, but that's probably the only thing he has done wrong in 20 years as a club President.Natsfan74https://www.blogger.com/profile/02774593132826810650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-65301387451371666932007-01-29T15:13:00.000-05:002007-01-29T15:13:00.000-05:00I like both SI and Page2 new formats. Tab's are w...I like both SI and Page2 new formats. Tab's are way prettier than overlinking a page.<br /><br />Page2 especially: I like the face links to the editors down below, nice touch.marcomarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17507640418000407851noreply@blogger.com