Balta1701

2 minutes after I wrote that post, Jose Bautista hit one about 450 feet to LF. Deep into the Target Field 2nd deck.

Bautista's HR yesterday was the 2nd of his career to RF.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 15, 2011 -> 02:34 PM) I don't think any outcome in this series would be shocking...if the Bulls were to sweep, everyone would point to their defense and the fact that they took all 3 from the Heat in the regular season. If the Heat were to sweep everyone will point to the Bulls relative inexperience and the fact that they could not overcome the Heat's experienced Big 3. I suspect it goes at least 6, probably 7. Who wins will probably be determined by the winner of game 5. I'd be darn shocked if either team swept the other. Usually, I'd expect DRose and Lebron to pretty much win 2 games by themselves in a normal series.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 15, 2011 -> 02:22 PM) You've certainly done a 180 of late. So has Juan Pierre's defense.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 15, 2011 -> 02:20 PM) Game 1 is huge in my estimation. I think we really need to get this first game. For some reason, I think the Heat could absorb a game 1 defeat better than the Bulls could. The Heat just have to win 1 of the first 2 to steal home court. If the Bulls take the first 2 games, the Heat might go into that self-doubting mode.

The head of the IMF and a likely candidate for the French presidency was arrested today on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.

Double-posting a lot today Tex.

Huckabee is not running for President.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 15, 2011 -> 01:30 PM) To whine. I thought it would be a discussion on why the Yankees are treating their catcher like s***. Because he's hitting like a backup, not a #9 hitter, and they have better options on their roster right now.

Balta would like to visit that one someday but it's kinda far away.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2011 -> 11:11 PM) Not that Juan has been good defensively, but I just worry about an OF of Quentin, Viciedo, Rios. I wonder if there is any chance we could deal Quentin for a defensive stud in the OF....maybe the Angels would be willing to trade us Bourjos for Quentin? I don't think there's any situation that could convince the Angels that they employ enough CF's.

Zooropa.

QUOTE (Tex @ May 15, 2011 -> 09:00 AM) You did a great job of explaining the best possible scenario involving credit cards. I was offering balance. The CC industry spends millions and millions in a marketing campaign convincing Americans that you can't be successful unless you their best customer. I find it funny that people think there is no other way to live than to have credit cards. They trap a large number of the middle class. The real flaw that you're missing here tex is that yes, the system is rigged to get people stuck into the debt cycle, but Gage et al. have been pointing out that simply "Opting out" of credit cards doesn't get you out for free. You end up spending more money at a number of places. You're paying money to opt out, so you're screwed either way.

Mark!

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2011 -> 08:06 PM) Probably because we don't have $20 million extra dollars sitting around right now. Or prospects that would interest the Mets other than Viciedo.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 14, 2011 -> 06:44 PM) You count subsidies as profits, what is different? If we eliminated the gas tax, Exxon's profits wouldn't change. If we doubled it, Exxon's profits wouldn't change (except in as much as it translated to increased or decreased total consumption as roads deteriorated). If we eliminated the $2 billion in annual subsidies, then oil profits would immediately decline by $2 billion. If we doubled them, then profits would immediately increase by $2 billion.

This'll at least create an interesting situation, the state of Texas arresting TSA officials for the performance of their jobs.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 14, 2011 -> 06:02 PM) I have no idea. Howard would own Duncan on the inside, but Duncan would score with his lame arsenal of weird big man shots from away from the rim. I think Duncan Prime would really get on Howard's nerves when Duncan was playing defense, since Howard doesn't have the moves/tactics to match the athletic ability.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 14, 2011 -> 06:01 PM) Adam Dunn's career numbers. Huh?

Christ, Konerko's already at 10? What's he on pace for, 45?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 14, 2011 -> 05:53 PM) I don't know about BOA, but I know Exxon paid billions in taxes last year. Because they count the $.18/gallon gasoline tax as a tax on them, which is just laughable.

So, do we think we've got a shot at Cahill tomorrow?

QUOTE (Knackattack @ May 14, 2011 -> 05:50 PM) John Danks warming up in the bullpen? This is just stupid. His throwing day perhaps?

QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2011 -> 05:42 PM) I'll respond to this before I go, but I don't see the physical tools there unless he has a drastic change in his hitting mechanics. People on here act like he's a top 20 prospect, but plenty of scouts had concerns about his ability to hit for enough power at a corner position. And if you watched him in AA/AAA last year as a 23 year old, there's plenty of power there.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 14, 2011 -> 05:38 PM) I agree with you about the position changing, but they're going to do it. You never, ever hear Hawk talk about a prospect like he is with Viciedo unless he knows they're calling him up soon. I don't really care what they do with Morel, as I don't think he's talented enough to be a starting 3B in the majors. You're out of your mind.