HoonDing Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Wouldn't fat batsmen be a liability? The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Keyrock Posted April 1, 2014 Author Posted April 1, 2014 Wouldn't fat batsmen be a liability? On the basepaths, yes, but they tend to hit for power which makes up for their lack of speed. On defense, they tend to play positions where they don't have to move around a lot, like 1st base, or the DH if they're in the AL. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Hurlshort Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Prince Fielder is a dominant big guy Pablo Sandoval hit 3 home runs in a World Series opener. 1
Leferd Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 For years my fantasy baseball team had "Fat" as a prefix. But really it was wordplay on "Phat." Though many of my players were both phat and fat. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
Hurlshort Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 It shouldn't be surprising, there are a lot of sports where large fellows thrive. Linemen in football are huge and it seems to be a prerequisite in bowling
Guard Dog Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Rays split the four games with the Jays 2-2. Not bad over all. Pitching has been solid with the exception of Alex Cobbs shaky start in game 2. Offense has been sporadic but, it is the Rays after all. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Keyrock Posted April 10, 2014 Author Posted April 10, 2014 So it looks like Josh Hamilton will be out for about 2 months after injuring his thumb. "This is a shocking turn of events" - Nobody RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Guard Dog Posted April 13, 2014 Posted April 13, 2014 Arg! I have been a loyal Tampa Bay Rays fan since 1998. And friends let me tell you that has not been easy all that time. But this year I was so ignorant of their schedule that ended up working in the same city they were playing in and did not make arrangements to go to a game. DAMMIT! We've lost Mat Moore for the year, Hellikson is out until June, Cobb is on the 15 day DL, and the first of the Durham call ups laid a HUGE egg in Cincinnati today. All the sudden there is cause to be concerned about our pitching staff. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Keyrock Posted April 16, 2014 Author Posted April 16, 2014 Sawx got hit with a bunch of naging little injuries right of the bat this season. Nothing major, but it still sucks to not have a team at full strength for even 1 game this season so far. On top of that, they've just plain sucked so far. Of course, the MLB season is insanely long, so starting out crappy isn't a very big deal. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Guard Dog Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 That was a classy move by the guy who caught Pujols 500th HR ball to give it back. It was even classier when he invited the guy who almost caught it (in fact was hit by it) and his kids to meet Pujols with him. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Inyourprime Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Ridiculous, Aaron Harang. You're not the player I once knew when you wore a Mariners uniform. Your gonna have to come back down to earth sooner or later. Edited April 23, 2014 by Inyourprime
Guard Dog Posted April 23, 2014 Posted April 23, 2014 Ridiculous, Aaron Harang. You're not the player I once knew when you wore a Mariners uniform. Your gonna have to come back down to earth sooner or later. He threw a good game against the fish today. Sometimes a change of scenery does a guy some good. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Inyourprime Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/RaysJoeMaddon/status/459456622138773504 2
Keyrock Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 https://twitter.com/RaysJoeMaddon/status/459456622138773504 Well played. In other news, the defending champ Sawx have been flat out awful so far this year. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Guard Dog Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Woo Hoo, double header sweep of the "Sawx" for the first time in club history. Great games too, I watched them both. That might be just the thing the "reelin" Rays need to salvage this road trip. Now, on the New York! "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Guard Dog Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Watching Yanks & Rays. It's bottom of 13 with 2 outs & two on. Very stressful. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Keyrock Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 Watching Yanks & Rays. It's bottom of 13 with 2 outs & two on. Very stressful. An MLB game in May stressful? Seriously? I barely pay attention until August. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Guard Dog Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 Watching Yanks & Rays. It's bottom of 13 with 2 outs & two on. Very stressful. An MLB game in May stressful? Seriously? I barely pay attention until August. Hay every game counts. That's why they keep score. Losses in April & May can easily make wins in August irrelevant. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Inyourprime Posted May 6, 2014 Posted May 6, 2014 Wow, I should have focused more on getting one or two guys from the Rockies for my fantasy team. They're ridiculous at the plate at home.
Guard Dog Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Wow, I should have focused more on getting one or two guys from the Rockies for my fantasy team. They're ridiculous at the plate at home. Especially Tulo, he's having a career year so far. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Guard Dog Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 All of the sudden the Marlins are not looking so bad. I still hate Loria with a passion though. He's got to go. I'm also hoping Jeb Bush will buy the team. Not only will that give them a decent owner it will keep him out of politics. It's a win-win. 1 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Inyourprime Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 So MLB decided that Ortiz did in fact get a hit to break up Yu's perfect game. Eh. I thought it was a hit too. Now, MLB, Galarraga is still waiting on you to overturn this too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlDTBDJbNE4
Guard Dog Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 Rays have split with the Angels so far. Game three starts in an hour. They are playing better lately but still very inconsistent on both sides of the plate. It amazes me how many folks were ready to kick dirt on their graves after that six game skid. Yes, things still don't look rosy but they are only 5 games back and it's only May for crying out loud. "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell
Hurlshort Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) Best walkup song ever? Edited May 18, 2014 by Hurlshot 3
Leferd Posted May 18, 2014 Posted May 18, 2014 I used to think that Crazy Train was the best but if Reddick continues to rake like this, I'll add Wham to my already extensive George Michael catalog. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
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