al on baseball

So, Al basically is saying see you in October?

Stop being such a pathetic pussy. Please stop trying to derail threads.

Is Lohse like a vet back up QB?

Al likes the Yuni signing, cause there isn't a mathematical formula he knows of where Gonzo could be a shortstop.

Yeah because a solid 6-10 starter grouping is an absolute must.

It's this reason I really have come to appreciate Al. Despite his nonsense he just keeps on keeping on.

(3/26/2013 09:05:00 PM) - Al

Gennett and Morris will play at AAA this year, and could easily be cheaper alternatives (my old standby phrase is 90% of the production at 10% of the cost). Or, they may not.

This is the kind of genius analysis I expect, yet don't deserve, from the world's greatest insurance salesman/political pundit/sports expert.

They could be cheaper alternatives. Or, they may not.

I may have gotten dumber for reading this. Or, I may not.

Al should be an expert at the 90-10 rule

90% of your house is destroyed and they cover 10% replacement costs.

At least he's got the snake oil, double talk, insurance sales deal down cold

(3/31/2013 0900 PM) - Al


Finding it funny how many are surprised Astros not losing every game 8-2.

I said neither HOU nor MIA would be all that bad, and I stand by it. Of course, losing 90-95 games is far from good, but, not historical.

Translation- I don't think they will be that bad, but I do think they could lose 60% of their games. al's standard of "not that bad" is certainly loose, but I do think it is a standard he applies in all of life. 2600 calories in one sandwich, not that bad.

(4/01/2013 07:00:00 AM) - Al


Thank goodness Opening Day is also April Fools' Day, as I have no patience for stupidity and immaturity.

The fact so many casuals seem to adore the day makes me even more antisocial..if that's possible.

Good thing today is April Fools day, because I hate it. Someday I will understand al's riddles.

I also did the math, 58% of casuals rank "adore" as their level of affection for April Fools day, which really isn't that bad.

Considering Al's standard on things such as women, food, driving, etc..., I am not surprised that he considers a 60% failure rate, as not all that bad.

Well, it seems to have applied to his eating habits. 60% of your daily intake of saturated fats in one snack = not that bad. Pass the cake mix and melted butter and Big Mac sauce and extra sausages.

Eating a salad once in a decade= not that bad

Having a BMI of 400 = not that bad

(4/07/2013 02:13:00 PM) - Al

Yuni set Segura up perfectly on that throw, threw it to the far 3B side, probably saving Jean from serious injury.

The irony is, many casuals have remarked Yuni is a poor defensive 1B of late, when in reality, even a below average SS is likely a plus 1B, as range is not much of a factor...that's how Prince has made himself into a passable, nearly average defensive 1B after several seasons in the majors.

Trust me, Yuni's weakness at 1B is not his defense, that's probably middle of the pack. Well below that at the plate.

CASUALS!

I see he felt Yuni's feeble effort on a short hop shouldn't have been an error (at least it wouldn't be in any other stadium). The crime was the error went to Weeks, when most causal fans would have noticed even subpar first basemen can take a hop when it bounces knee high.

(4/07/2013 07:23:00 PM) - Al


Triple-A Nashville first baseman Hunter Morris received his 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award from Minor League Baseball president Pat O'Conner in a pregame ceremony Sunday. Morris posted a .995 fielding percentage last season at Double-A Huntsville while winning Southern League Most Valuable Player honors.--MLB.com


I just read someone last evening on one of the casual boards that said Morris would not be brought up because he's such a bad fielder. Yes, at 1B.

I can only assume that al follows the packerchatters of baseball out there, and chuckles at himself at the baseball marklawrence who says stupid things all the time.

So you're saying he reads his own site?

I'm not sure. Did he name his alter ego marklawrence and mark hates women?

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(4/08/2013 08:19:00 PM) - Al

34K for the Marlins' home opener.

Drama queens predicting comical low amounts now predicting sparse turnout for WNBA season.

I never knew Al was such a WNBA fan. I guess I'm a casual if I think crowds are small at WNBA games.

You people disgust me.

That said, the most feminine person in that picture is the guy in the red shirt.

The guy on the left or the right?