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Post by supersquid on Nov 8, 2017 18:44:15 GMT -5
Unbelieve loss. This is truly devastating news.
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Post by supersquid on Aug 12, 2017 13:47:19 GMT -5
Yeah, not all hip hop is bad, but my God most of the current crop is pretty damn awful. Obviously Kendrick is legendary and Vince Staples is also pretty damn good and you have older dudes like Killer Mike still being awesome, but huge names like Drake and even critical darlings like Chance the Rapper are pretty terrible to my ears. The Life of Pablo? That was disgusting and I dread to live in a world where one of the biggest artists alive pull out stuff about making that b**ch famous. Let's have some class, shall we? Even when Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith were writing full on sex songs, the stuff was always about that, you know, sex, not about reducing women to faceless offensive names. Opinions and stuff, but hip hop peaked in the 90's just like Prog Rock peaked in the 70's. You'll find no argument from me. The only contemporary rapper I'd put in my top 5 is Andre 3000. TLOP isn't in a top 5 Kanye album by any means, but then again Ye was never the same after his mother died in '07. Chance is really more celebrity than artist at this point. While he certainly isn't the best rapper out, he does a tremendous amount for his community. If more artists shared his views on social responsibility our music & arts programs would be in much better shape. As you said though, just opinions and such.
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Post by supersquid on Aug 12, 2017 12:25:26 GMT -5
lol, I always say that in recent years you have to remember that the c in crap is silent. Not a frequent poster, but wanted to chime in on this briefly. While I'm sure you're well intentioned here and admittedly I agree that not all rap is made with the respect of women in mind so I can certainly respect your opinion as a father, I do think it's silly to dismiss an entire genre of music based on what you've heard on the radio lately. Hip-Hop is a form of social commentary like every other genre. The problem isn't the quality of music, the problem is what the radio stations are paid to play. Three record companies (UMG, Warner & Sony) control 80-90% of the market, which is why you hear the same songs over and over. Happy to send some more thoughtful emcees your way. Keep an open mind. Now, Happy Groome day. Go sox!
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Post by supersquid on Aug 6, 2017 12:50:04 GMT -5
So are we still upset about Young playing today?
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Post by supersquid on Aug 3, 2017 20:45:04 GMT -5
The Devers home run pic looks like a Norman Rockwell painting! The two at the top are giving off more of a Sistine Chapel vibe for me.
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Post by supersquid on Aug 1, 2017 21:48:07 GMT -5
Without a doubt the most exciting game I've seen this year
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Post by supersquid on Jul 26, 2017 22:03:25 GMT -5
Moncada answering Devers with a bomb of his own to center field tonight.
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Post by supersquid on Sept 8, 2016 2:36:49 GMT -5
Will Moncada be the first Cuban a superstar? Fixed
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Post by supersquid on Aug 16, 2016 20:45:52 GMT -5
I wasn't joking when I said Betts would be a top 5 MVP candidate this season. Legend! He's certainly adding to the resume almost daily at this point. Since they lineup change he's been on another level. I honestly think he might even be top 3 at this point.
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Post by supersquid on Aug 1, 2016 23:21:36 GMT -5
Let the beni era commence
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Post by supersquid on Jul 29, 2016 19:29:37 GMT -5
That lineup would be fun to watch but panda will be DH next year and I'm hoping he comes back with a chip on his shoulder.Problem is , he'd eat that too.
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Post by supersquid on Mar 18, 2016 22:58:18 GMT -5
I will be in attendance this Monday when they face off against the Cardinals. Far from a scout, but I'll post my observations. Also if you happen to be there let's grab a beer and talk some Sox!
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Post by supersquid on Nov 15, 2015 4:49:31 GMT -5
Pray to God one of Pat Light, Kyle Martin, Madison Younginer, or Simon Mercedes learns to effectively command their fastball and get their secondary over the plate often enough to be more than a "show me." Seriously. Kind of. I'd keep Miley now, and use Kelly as the "swingman," mostly because of Kelly's (and Buchholz's semi-recurrent) inability to break the 150-inning barrier and Miley's totally average but wholly predictable 200 innings at low cost (that might get a little better with a fair defense). Signing one more established, reasonably predictable 'pen arm like O'Day would be a luxury, but is probably not now absolutely needed. I believe Younginer is with the Braves now.
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Post by supersquid on Jun 12, 2015 19:43:39 GMT -5
Just hit another solo shot
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Post by supersquid on Jun 10, 2015 13:09:59 GMT -5
Do we have the ability to sign 100% of our picks so far? Seems like we have the cap room and they are reasonably signable. Wouldn't be unheard of. We signed all of our picks through round 20 last year.
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Post by supersquid on Jun 8, 2015 0:09:41 GMT -5
Not comparable. Hansen's main selling point was that he was a reliever close to big leagues. Although I would hope they learned their lesson from Hansen about messing with pitchers' mechanics. If you draft Fulmer, and I don't think they will, just leave him alone. I think it's entirely comparable since the original poster suggested that Fulmer was a potential September/postseason bullpen piece
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Post by supersquid on Jun 7, 2015 17:37:22 GMT -5
If the Sox pick Fulmer, would they consider fast tracking him as a reliever to be used in the playoffs and next year send him to the minors to work as a starter? Of course this would only make any sense if they are still in the playoff race when they decide do that. No, see Craig Hansen
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Post by supersquid on Jun 7, 2015 3:10:21 GMT -5
Great stuff as always, also loved the Run the Jewels And Kendrick transition music.
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Post by supersquid on Jun 1, 2015 20:25:42 GMT -5
Dubon has three hits (including a triple) and three steals tonight. 3rd multi hit game in a row and has that average up over .300
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Post by supersquid on May 31, 2015 14:35:41 GMT -5
Devers with his 3rd home run this season, as the Drive take a 4-0 lead. No Moncada today. Nick Longhi with a 3 run dinger to match 9-0 Drive.
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Post by supersquid on May 30, 2015 21:42:31 GMT -5
A beaut from the right side, color me impressed.
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Post by supersquid on May 29, 2015 19:53:55 GMT -5
Was thinking the same thing , 74 total 50 strikes Low pitch count to pull him. What would be reason? Not sure, he'd gone at least 90 pitches his last 3 starts.
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Post by supersquid on May 29, 2015 19:43:38 GMT -5
Brian Johnson is perfect through 6 with 9 K's and a 6/1 GO/FO Interesting that they pull him? What was pitch count? Was thinking the same thing , 74 total 50 strikes
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Post by supersquid on May 29, 2015 19:10:44 GMT -5
Brian Johnson is perfect through 6 with 9 K's and a 6/1 GO/FO
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Post by supersquid on Apr 27, 2015 0:03:21 GMT -5
"He’s a true five-tool prospect with incredible range in center field despite speed that ranks as just a tick above average." First I've seen Margot's speed regarded as anything less than plus. Albeit in an excerpt that praises his intangibles it still feels like a bit of a backhanded complement.
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