Jake

I have a feeling this became a story unintentionally (KW lacking the intention). KW is obviously upset about the result and of course should assert, as the GM, that he is not okay with losing in that manner or in series of that significance. I think the not bunting at MC is a part of what frustrated KW, but he isn't silly enough to know that we didn't lose the series due to just a lack of bunts. That was just another piece in the puzzle like poor situational hitting, poor pitch calling at times, brain lapses like Wise dogging it when Cabrera tagged to third, etc.

Colbert on Julian Castro, Joaquin Castro - "Call me racist, but I can't even tell these Hispanics apart"

I would vote Soxbadger, but I'm a diehard SoxIllini supporter

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 5, 2012 -> 09:11 AM) Michele Obama's speech was unbelievably bad. Admit it I haven't seen it, but my assessment of the vaunted Julian Castro speech is that it didn't live up to the praise it received immediately afterwards. I like his story and I like the philosophical main point, but I was no big fan of the delivery. I was rather upset I spent the time to go watch it after the fact...which makes me unsure whether I'll check out Michelle's speech.

He has a great story, but he really needed to get away from the Latino-related discussion. The general idea of opportunity and investing in social mobility is great, but he kept drawing parallels to Latino immigrants and their issues. That isn't how you win people over, especially when you yourself are Latino. I certainly agree with his sentiments, but when you're trying to win an election you need your keynote speaker to quit distracting from his main point. Too many voters are going to forget the idea that we want to give everyone a chance to succeed, etc. because they keep going back to their own thoughts on immigration. Even folks that are on the more liberal end of the spectrum on immigration aren't generally eager to hear the issue being pushed so near the forefront of the Democratic agenda, though in reality it probably wasn't meant to be.

My main first impression from Castro's speech is that his smile creeps me out.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 11:03 AM) Romney's plan might actually offer some short-term love. Unpaid for dramatic tax cuts and huge spending on defense will provide a boost to the economy. Of course, it would be atrocious for the deficit, but that's never been a concern now has it? GWB 2012 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 09:33 PM) I want Biden without a teleprompter. Thats when the magic happens. yes yes yes that's the main thing that excites me about the prospect of Biden as President QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 10:03 PM) God damn can anyone stop making love to the "Greatest Generation"? Sorry my generation didnt let Hitler come to power so I could overcome great evil. lol QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 10:09 PM) No white commentators on BET. Im calling the race card. And how controversial would WET be. haha lol...how much have you had to drink? did you mix it with cocaine? QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 10:18 PM) Reines Preibus clearly did before speaking at the RNC convention lol QUOTE (Reddy @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 10:30 PM) um. what? his parents are gay. he's an eagle scout. he's speaking about his STORY. it's all true... there's nothing to fact check. just curious, why is being an eagle scout proof of someone's goodness?

LETS WIN THIS THING

QUOTE (fathom @ Sep 4, 2012 -> 09:20 PM) His ERA was near 6 coming into this game. His ERA is now 6.50. You sure like mediocre players, don't you? No, I just don't see the reason to DFA him. Someone has to pitch in games like this and more often than not he will not give up 10 runs or whatever the number was today. At the end of the season, you can ask him how he likes the weather in Charlotte.

I feel terrible for Humber. He stays on and gets similar opportunities to pitch from here on out if it's up to me. It won't get any lower than tonight, that's for sure. I'm not going to read too much into this, it's just a terrible game. If I've learned anything playing baseball, it's that you don't learn s*** from these games...you just have to forget them.

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 11:32 AM) My wife and I decided last week that we would make the financial investment in me joining a gym and dieting appropriately. Having not worked out for a while, I was a little surprised by how weak I had gotten, but my body is the type that cannot gain nor maintain muscle at all without protein coming in. In 2008 I bulked from 160 to 200 LBS in about three and a half months (yes there was probably about 10 pounds of fat gain in there), but could not financially afford to keep up with it. Before starting last week I was... 6'1 179.8 lbs 15.8% body fat (28.4 lbs BF) Benching 135x7 Squatting 135x8 Have not gotten in Dead Lift yet By Jan 1 I expect to be.... 190 lbs 8% body fat Benching 250x4 Squatting....I don't know. Heavy squats kill my knees so I may look for some alternatives here. Not sure how long "muscle memory" lasts, but I'm thinking it should be a positive factor here. I'll post back to update you on how awesome I'm doing, because I will be doing awesome. That's super ambitious, I'll be really impressed if you can do it that quickly.

I pick Santiago, but I'm warming to the idea of using them both.

It's just proof that one season isn't a valid sample size.

Peavy doesn't crumble under the pressure. While the sample size is far too small to really evaluate anything, there is more than one thing to think about: 1. He's declining right now, physically. It's a long season and we've abused his arm. We rode him like a horse and he's paying for it now. 2. Between the above and the fact that he just isn't the same pitcher post-injury, it seems plausible that his stuff is no longer so hard to hit. In "big" games, the opposing hitters tend to get better. If it is the same Peavy and better hitters, expect slightly worse results. But it is still a very small sample size against a pretty good hitting team. The guy always gives us a chance to win and his mental toughness keeps his tough innings from dragging on too long. He will sometimes allow some damage, but he always stops the bleeding and keeps it close enough that we'll win with a good offensive day.

QUOTE (flavum @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 02:30 PM) Mitchell finishing up with a 2 double game. I'm not sure what to make of his overall season, or his future as a major leaguer. He definitely took a step forward this season, but I don't know... Needs to keep getting better, for sure. Luckily, there isn't an immense need for him to do so. We're deep in the MLB in the OF and there are other prospects at his position that are getting ever closer to MLB ready.

I felt like he was an old member returning in the first place.

The reasons for thinking Q may improve are for one, again, he hasn't even given up that many runs in this tougher stretch he's had. Moreover, his experience against tough competition is little since he was only a marginal choice to be in AA this year. He's at an all-time high in IP at this point and likely is going out there with a bit less than 100% physically most nights. Getting more durable for the stretch run after having a real MLB grind under his belt should leave him able to be a damn good starter. And if he's a 4.3 ERA starter, I'm happy with that too.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 10:08 PM) Are RBI's an important statistic for you? Do you not like a .300 BA w/ RISP, .800 OPS w/ RISP, 115 OPS+ w/RISP ??? ...at age 23 in said ultra-talented player's first full season?

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 09:32 PM) You guys see him more than me, but watching the vids from the game did Gordon looked a lil more crouched today? I remembered thinking that he seemed more crouched as well.

QUOTE (BlackBetsy @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 05:09 PM) Quintana has a 1.473 WHIP with a 4.31 ERA and a 1-2 record since the All Star Break. I hope it's just fatigue, but there is a pretty good chance that his first half performance was luck/aberration. Out of the blue success stories don't come around often for a reason. The only starter on this team I like is Chris Sale and he may have a high injury potential. Even those small sample size (like his good numbers) are those of a rotation staple. This is all at age 23...have to like some of the upside to improve, get smarter, etc. I've found that if you acknowledge the worst case possibility with pitchers, you'll never, ever feel good about your staff. You have to consider every possibility. Sale, Danks, Quintana is likely a very good start to a rotation for next season. Throw a Floyd, Peavy, Liriano, or someone else with a good track record and its pretty damn good. If not, KW can work his magic for us

QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 04:44 PM) Michael Clarke Duncan, narrator of the 2005 WS video ... and actor. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/m...ticle-1.1150806 Was an eager participant in Disco Demolition Night as well http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Clark...ncan#Early_life

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 03:58 PM) But they ahve that rule where the practice squad QB can play if the top 2 QB's both get hurt and are out for the game. Interesting. I'm interested in why we let McCown go. He wasn't going to push Cutler for his starting job by any stretch, but I really admired the way he played last season. Played like a guy who didn't want to go back to coaching HS football. Wasn't afraid.

He just said if the Tigers lose to Cleveland today.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 3, 2012 -> 03:27 PM) state spending is completely out of control in some states. like Illinois. you really can't even raise taxes enough to fix it. too many state workers at salaries and benefits that are way too high; too much corruption and other wasteful spending as well. My hometown had that kind of funny realization that they absolutely depended on gov't spending. While on one hand they all scream about tax cuts this and that...the state came to close our prison and they realized our little town would cave in on itself without all those state employees. The prison was saved, yet they hate that taxes went up. Hmm

So...who's our 3rd string QB?