Herschel!
I'm not happy that Herschel got a question before I did. I'm going to complain about this to Al privately.
The problem with Reyes is, he doesn't project nearly as good as his outstanding 2011 season, and if they sign him, there's no money left to do other things. I'm not a big fan of Barmes either, as he gets out 70% of the time, though he is very good on D.
Isn't getting out 70 percent of the time pretty good in beisbol?
Isn't getting out 70 percent of the time pretty good in beisbol?
CASUAL!!!
Good quality question here.
"Comment From John
Hey, Al"
Good quality question here.
"Comment From John
Hey, Al"
I'm glad Doug told him about X4.
After that, maybe x4 can woo some of his double digit crowd over here!
We could wooo him with his very own chat room. Come on. That's big leagues right there.
Herschel again!
Just for posterity, we should probably include Al's definition of casual:
As to what a casual is, it's not really a putdown or insult, as many think. I'm a casual Bucks' fan, for example. Most season ticket holders are casual, even though they see a lot of games. I've heard people at MP asking who the Robinson is and why is his #42 is retired. I've heard a couple say Frank Robinson must have played with the Braves at some point. People boo when they're pitching around the #8 hitter and call for a new pitcher.
Just for posterity, we should probably include Al's definition of casual:
As to what a casual is, it's not really a putdown or insult, as many think. I'm a casual Bucks' fan, for example. Most season ticket holders are casual, even though they see a lot of games. I've heard people at MP asking who the Robinson is and why is his #42 is retired. I've heard a couple say Frank Robinson must have played with the Braves at some point. People boo when they're pitching around the #8 hitter and call for a new pitcher.
Tip of the day from Al:
Always check the booklet fu***rs!
Read.
Learn.
Always check the booklet fu***rs!
Read.
Learn.
Donald Trump now. Quite the showing today. I'm proud to have witnessed it.
Who knew there were so many Herschels out there? Especially those who like beisbol and read Al's blog.
Holy crap. I need a Marlboro Light.
quote:Originally posted by CAPackFan95:
Hoophead with the best question of the day.
Hell yes. And his largest crowd ever.
Eat that Cheesehead TV. Eat it!!
sadly I could not be there. Was "contrarian" defined?
quote:Originally posted by al:
Friday, November 18, 2011
Brewers making 2-3 year offer to Clint Barmes. Link when one available.
EDIT: Brewer Nation also reporting this.
quote:Originally posted by al:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Pirates leading for Barmes, per Rosenthal. If the Crew wants him, it may take a 3rd guaranteed year.
ADDED: Heyman says Barmes close to deal with PIT. He is from Indiana, so he may well just want to play there.
quote:Originally posted by al:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Brewers 1st Barmes offer was 2+ option. Pirates offered 3 guaranteed years at more total money than Milwaukee's full offer.--Brewer Nation
Many are reporting Barmes is close to signing a two year deal with PIT.
UPDATE: Heyman is reporting Barmes will sign a 2y/$11M deal with PIT. You can pretty much just count on some folks to be wrong.
Clearly those Brewernation guys are morons.
That Sunday afternoon drive from Indiana to Pittsburgh is a day well spent. I like to stop off in Ohio for ice cream.
quote:Saturday, November 19, 2011
(11/19/2011 11:51:00 PM) - Al
Stanford has a color as their nickname and a tree as their mascot.
Get off the drugs.
Always nice when a bank teller and former Toys R Us stock boy rips on one of the finest academic institutions on earth.
quote:Originally posted by al:
Brewers making 2-3 year offer to Clint Barmes. Link when one available.
McTaggart says Barmes talked to the Brewers about a possible two-year deal, but they weren't willing to make an offer until Prince Fielder's situation was resolved. Barmes said on a conference call today that he didn't receive many other concrete offers, and the Pirates' guarantee of two years was a big factor.
quote:Originally posted by al:
You can pretty much just count on some folks to be wrong.
Apps
Poutine (fries covered with cheese, bacon, and gravy) Cheesy bacon fries (that's really easy, since it's poutine minus the gravy)
Pretzel dip (cream cheese, cream o' mushroom soup, ketchup, onions, thinly sliced beef)
Swiss bacon dip
All I can say is I hope derps isn't invited bringing his eggnog. No one may get out alive.
Poutine (fries covered with cheese, bacon, and gravy) Cheesy bacon fries (that's really easy, since it's poutine minus the gravy)
Pretzel dip (cream cheese, cream o' mushroom soup, ketchup, onions, thinly sliced beef)
Swiss bacon dip
All I can say is I hope derps isn't invited bringing his eggnog. No one may get out alive.
Sounds like someone will need a year gym membership after that.
Jonah Keri
"Shortstop and third base, both black holes in 2011, must also be addressed, though playing a broom and dustpan at short would be an improvement over Yuniesky Betancourt. And the bullpen could use a replacement for departed setup man Francisco Rodriguez, if not more."
"Shortstop and third base, both black holes in 2011, must also be addressed, though playing a broom and dustpan at short would be an improvement over Yuniesky Betancourt. And the bullpen could use a replacement for departed setup man Francisco Rodriguez, if not more."
I hope Al can find how VASTLY improved we are now at SS. Let her speak.
Al was a big fan of Yuni, I'll have to look and see for myself what he thinks of our new SS.
link
Shortstop
Offensively, Betancourt and Gonzalez are pretty much mirror images of each other: low-OBP hackers with a little pop for shortstops. In nearly the same total of plate appearances, Betancourt created about 48 runs, Gonzalez about 50. The big difference comes on defense, where Betancourt (having a good season for him) scored at minus-6 but Gonzalez at plus-15.
Offensive difference: +2 runs
Defensive difference: +21 runs
This estimate has Gonzalez being about 19 runs better than Yuni. I think part of Yuni's good defensive season was the heavy shifts Ron used to protect him. I'm guessing you still see shifts, but not as dramatically as when you saw Yuni out there.
As for offense, it almost seems like Melvin was looking to replace Prince's offense in some other places beside SS.
link
Shortstop
Offensively, Betancourt and Gonzalez are pretty much mirror images of each other: low-OBP hackers with a little pop for shortstops. In nearly the same total of plate appearances, Betancourt created about 48 runs, Gonzalez about 50. The big difference comes on defense, where Betancourt (having a good season for him) scored at minus-6 but Gonzalez at plus-15.
Offensive difference: +2 runs
Defensive difference: +21 runs
This estimate has Gonzalez being about 19 runs better than Yuni. I think part of Yuni's good defensive season was the heavy shifts Ron used to protect him. I'm guessing you still see shifts, but not as dramatically as when you saw Yuni out there.
As for offense, it almost seems like Melvin was looking to replace Prince's offense in some other places beside SS.
quote:Originally posted by Al:
(12/27/2011 09:02:00 PM) - Al
Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: You don't have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Year's Eve/ Day they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number... 1-800-222-4357
This must be a huge expense for AAA, though it'd be far more impressive if they would do it anytime.
Not sure where Al found that tidbit online, but he makes a profound point; if they would offer something free all the time, instead of just on a special occasion, it would be more expensive. He's probably taking buisness classes.
quote:Originally posted by Al:
His anxiety issues have caused problems in the past, and like an alcoholic, will have to be monitored the rest of his life, especially in the type of profession he is in.
This is Al thinking through why the Crew should not extend Grienke. (Side note, Al haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaates Grienke). Glad to know anxiety issues have to be treated like an alcoholic, and not say, a diabetic. CB's mentor does know how to frame things.