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Trump impulsive out of bounds act then all around him force a reality to show a reason for that act is becoming tired and dangerous. It's month 4.

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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ May 10, 2017 -> 12:16 PM) So, the idea that they won't be able to quash this legally - the US Attorney's Office that you note...those people serve at the pleasure of the President. So to state that the White House can't control what is about to happen...The White House has already removed nearly all of the US Attorneys appointed under the previous administration, and when the NY Attorney refused to resign on the grounds that he was investigating the person who was asking him to resign, he was fired. On top of that...if I have this correct, the US Attorney for Alexandria Virginia, the person who would be responsible for the location where the Flynn investigation is taking place, he is the same person who Trump put in Sally Flynn's place after firing her in January and was the only US Attorney kept on. So even though he's a career prosecutor, on paper there's like 9 different conflicts of interest right there. Furthermore...follow this timeline. Per multiple press reports, the Assistant AG Rod Rosenstein is the guy that the Russia investigation fell to after Sessions recused himself. He is also the guy who affixed his name to the letter firing Comey. Per press reports, he received a request for additional resources for that investigation last week, and WHILE HE HAD THAT REQUEST ON HIS DESK HE FIRED THE GUY WHO MADE THE REQUEST. Read that again. I don't care how "professional" your career looks otherwise, you do not do that - that is a clear conflict of interest and you cannot do that. That should be a fireable offense as well. Ah yes, remember when we were told it was just routine to fire all the US Attorneys at once? And then they still haven't been replaced? And now the FBI director axed, no replacement in mind.

Now Flores says he was never asked for either. She's doing great.

LOL, DOJ Spox calls report that Comey asked for more money "100% False", then follows up that he didn't ask for more money, he asked for more RESOURCES. Glad we got that cleared up.

No one has better advice for stopping killing and death like Kissinger.

Also, Carter Kieboom having a breakout year worth watching, while Gleyber Torres after a poor start has turned it on and is now near .800 ops in AA with a .375 OBP. We largely would have done well with all except pirates deals, but I don't think Meadows slashline is that bad in AAA.

Robles is also tearing it up in A+. Acuna (braves, who are aggressive) just moved him up to AA after an .800 OPS in A+. He hit a HR in his first game in AA.

FWIW Seth Romero was just kicked off Houston. He is very unlikely a first round draftee to say the least.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ May 10, 2017 -> 11:10 AM) Do we have proof that she is among the living? I don't buy it On the other hand why have her on? If it will just be her spouting lies and deflections and no value comes out, why bring her? (I know it's because people love to hate watch her answers but)

The meeting for more resources is being confirmed in several outlets now. Still unclear what day it was, but the timeline of "last week trump started asking for rationale to fire Comey" and "last week Comey asked the DAG, who wrote his letter of reasons to fire him, for more resources to investigate the Trump campaign" is ... not a good look. It would be an open and transparent attempt to thwart an ongoing investigation into the presidency, and something that should require an independent congressional investigation.

I think the Trout comparisons were mostly due to body type. I think Cano is more apt for hitting style.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/us/polit...-share&_r=0 Days before he was fired, Comey asked for more money for his Russian ties investigation from the deputy AG who wrote up the rationale for his firing. Edit: oh and also we can stop pretending this moved organically up the chain of command;

Brewers have had a really solid and well done rebuild.

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ May 10, 2017 -> 10:30 AM) Moncada's K rate is down to 21.7% over his last 15. If he can keep it there that is perfectly acceptable for a guy with power who walks more than 10% of the time. I believe it when they say there is no rush to call him up but I really don't think money is a big factor. You're talking $10 million spread out between 2020 and 2023. That's chump change to an MLB team. I think if Moncada proves his performance is real over another couple weeks he'll be up. I really don't see them waiting until the Super 2 date especially since he already accrued 31 days service time with the Red Sox last year. At soxfest they mentioned so many times they want their prospects to overcome struggle prior to MLB, and I think that's the logic here. I think they want to see him get tested and see how it goes. I think they want him for the additional year, but I don't think super 2 is that big of a deal to them.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ May 10, 2017 -> 09:08 AM) Because the GOP is willing to go along with this, and they control all of the oversight. There are zero consequences for anything Trump does. Wellp, I had optimism for a few hours. It was wonderful. The worst part about this to me is if we survive the trashing of the rule of law and constitutional norms all in the name of a tax cut, that when these assholes are out of power they will still be on our tv screens talking about their time in the white house.

What a shot in the arm a resurgence by Adolfo is.

Why is Sessions a part of this?

QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ May 10, 2017 -> 08:57 AM) Huh? It's just SLG-AVG. Thanks, I forgot that part and remembered after omar's response.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ May 10, 2017 -> 08:50 AM) It's listed on Fangraphs. Moncada's ISO is currently .204. I guess I could have done that math on my own, but there you go. Another weakness from Lillian he is actually good in.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 10, 2017 -> 08:39 AM) So - what can actually be done other than b****ing and moaning about everything? At some point, who can step in? No one. 2 Republican senators have expressed concern, Sasse and Burr. 1 more is needed to make the confirmation of the next FBI director go through. Corker is probably best shot. But it seems like the fact that the admin is run by idiots mean most didn't realize it was legally in issue for Trump to do this because he was upset with Russia. As that continues to come out, it's only going to get worse. But the confirmation of the new director can be tied to a deal for a special prosecutor. Of course, Sessions should resign, and there is so much going on that he is avoiding heat that should be on him for saying he recused himself but being a part of this process.

Is there a place to find ISO for minor leagues?

I am glad we are taking this route though I'm anxious to see him. I have not been able to see much, but when he comes up he is going to get a steady stream of breaking pitches. He's had success in AAA feasting on first pitch fastballs (it seems), longer he is down there the more adjustments those pitchers can make and he can adjust with less pressure.

So we're just supposed to talk about non white Sox players?