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Post by dridiot on Apr 16, 2020 23:50:28 GMT -5
Maybe everyone already knows this but baseball is back in Taiwan:
Also there's a fan Twitter account with some occasional commentary
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Post by dridiot on Oct 6, 2019 12:41:21 GMT -5
OK only two comments.
1) Pats have been sloppy with the penalties this season
2) There are way too many challenges for a regular season game
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Post by dridiot on Apr 30, 2019 13:55:56 GMT -5
Some recommendations from Taiwan: Sunset Rollercoaster (落日飛車):
Angry Youth (厭世少年): Elephant Gym (大象體操):
Outlet Drift (漂流出口):
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Post by dridiot on Oct 30, 2018 15:17:22 GMT -5
I wonder if going under the luxury tax for 2019 might come into play here since Sale is hitting free agency next year and we would presumably want that 2nd round draft pick instead of 4th rounder in case he goes elsewhere. That would severely restrict our ability to re-sign any of these guys really...
I think I offer Kimbrel a QO because I think the chance he rejects it is very high. But it's a gamble and the payoff is lower since we went over tax threshold.
I don't make long term extensions this season for the same reasons. AAV would be spread out and probably increase our tax penalty in the short term. The only person I see signing for a long term deal is Mookie, and it has to be REALLY long term (like Pedroia's) to get a lower AAV than he'll be paid next year.
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Post by dridiot on Oct 29, 2018 14:32:52 GMT -5
Offer a QO to Kimbrel and take the pick. Re-sign Kelly, Pearce and Eovaldi. Doesn't the fact we are over the max threshold disqualify us from draft pick compensation? I think we would get a pick after the 4th round instead of after the 2nd. That being said, I think it does change the calculus of offering a QO or not
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 23:21:49 GMT -5
Blasting Dropkick Murphys right now
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 22:59:51 GMT -5
Lol Youtube TV is giving me political ads for two different congressional districts, none of which are mine, one of which doesn't even border mine. And I live in upstate NY, so the districts are big and not really that close.
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 22:16:21 GMT -5
FILTHY
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 22:12:31 GMT -5
I want to see Machado strike out to end the world series
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 22:10:19 GMT -5
A little surprised Sale over Evoldi since Nathan has been SO on. Hope Sale is ready and this isn't some sentiment creeping in.
Might be worried Eovaldi hasn't had enough rest. He basically started 2 days ago (less even)
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:59:41 GMT -5
GIVE THAT MAN SOME $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:28:32 GMT -5
Definitely coming out in the 8th
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:26:25 GMT -5
Very nice that they're giving us 1 pitch outs
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:19:38 GMT -5
Would be nice if Price could break out of his hitting slump.
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:15:36 GMT -5
Does Roberts still not have anyone up yet? Interesting choice. If the Sox continue to pile on this inning, that will be the big question. I think they said someone is up?
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 21:10:19 GMT -5
You should post like this for every batter
It’s about time JDM breaks out of his funk. Keep 'em coming!!!!
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:56:53 GMT -5
Now would be an amazing time for Mookie to break out of this funk
You should post like this for every batter
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:50:48 GMT -5
Is Kimbrel going to be available today? He might not be given how many pitches he threw last night right (plus was not really on his A game there)
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:17:03 GMT -5
welp...who'd have guessed that JD in the outfield would hurt us at some point that is patently unfair....he couldn't see the ball. Yeah it's really something else in LA vs. east coast. I've never been blinded by the sun driving in MA like I was there
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:12:01 GMT -5
These announcers are speculating about Chris Sale like they can't Google it and read what Cora said. Or they don't believe that a manager is necessarily going to be honest about the condition of his players, especially when that manager's words don't make sense. Well then they should at least reference it, and say why it doesn't make sense?
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:11:26 GMT -5
These announcers are speculating about Chris Sale like they can't Google it and read what Cora said. I miss the good old days of Ned Martin & Bob Montgomery,, when they started drinking in the 6th inning... I'm too young to remember that, but it sounds awesome
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 20:06:11 GMT -5
These announcers are speculating about Chris Sale like they can't Google it and read what Cora said.
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 15:11:21 GMT -5
So Price for 5, Sale for 3 and Kimbrel for 1? Go for the jugular. Sale should only come in if we have a lead I think. He needs to be good to go game 6.
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Post by dridiot on Oct 28, 2018 0:13:07 GMT -5
Looking forward to game 5: Hope we can drill Kershaw again, first of all. He doesn't have the stuff he once did. Sale starting on normal rest. He lost his velocity the second time through the order in his last start, but he's another few days removed from his illness and is hopefully a bit stronger now. Our bullpen is in manageable shape, all things considered. ERod really helped us out today. Kelly and Kimbrel are on fumes at this point, but Cora will probably use them anyway if the Houston series was any indication. Barnes had relatively light work today, should be okay. Brazier warmed but never entered the game. Hembree and Pomeranz are available. Wonder if Cora will try to squeeze an inning from a starter if given an opportunity. There are various reasons not to use Porcello, Eovaldi and Price Sale, but that hasn't stopped Cora in these playoffs. EDIT: So Price on short rest instead of Sale. Interesting decision. I wonder why.
Probably showed Cora his fangs and told him he wants blood
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Post by dridiot on Oct 27, 2018 23:39:51 GMT -5
David Price is starting tomorrow? ?!
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