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But Desmond Clark is a 3rd Alternate for the Pro Bowl!

For a chuckle or 12, refer to the Chuck Norris thread.

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This is JoJo....

Wow. That was quick.

My sisters resolution went down the drain before 1 AM.

I love this frickin' show. Ted Nugent is high on patriotism.

I completely forgot about the Bears game today. Last night was crazy. So, I'm guessing they lost?

I have a sox WS shirt that says "No such thing as curses...Just win!" I wear it religously.

Certainly a roller-coaster ride of a year on my part but the Sox were able to top it off and make it a great one. Good luck to everyone in 2006. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Very cool. Nice work!

Ravens at 14? Chiefs at 4? Bucs at 17?

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QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Dec 30, 2005 -> 03:48 AM) For anyone interested it's actually Hostel. It looks interesting. Wouldn't surprise me if events such as those featured in the trailer actually happened in Slovakia--the movie's setting. Areas in Eastern Europe are practically lawless as it is. Sounds damn scary. Looks like Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Saw combined.

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QUOTE(Jake @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 02:25 AM) Every once in a while I drop submarine and throw a two seamer just to keep em thinking. Pitching is a very fun and challenging task. Definitely. It's such a rush for me. I remember last season I gave up the 1st homerun of my life on a change-up on the outside corner. It was a fricking bomb. Left the field and went over the street and on to the roof of an apartment. I was amazed. I couldn't do anything but laugh. I proceeded to strike out the side that inning and when I got into the dugout, the team was astounded at how I wasn't fazed by the HR. I'll always remember that because he beat me on an almost unhittable pitch. Pitching = teh s***!

QUOTE(Wanne @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:47 AM) Yeah...that's it...or a version of it. I have to do alot anymore...I really screwed up my rotator or labrum playing out here still. But those things are awesome IMO. Never used one of the bands. I use the handle of my Total Gym and do simulated pitching motions to strengthen my rotator cuff.

QUOTE(Wanne @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:40 AM) Do you guys do the rubber bands? I bought one last year for my son and have it attached to his bed. The rotator-cuff exercise thingymajig?

QUOTE(Jake @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:35 AM) I throw a bit more unconventional change-up, a circle change with the arm/wrist action you might expect from a screwball. It has nasty movement, and still spins like a fastball. The single hardest pitch I ever had to learn to throw though. Sounds like a sweet pitch. Only really awkward pitch I have is the submarine Shingo-style slider. But I have the regular 3-finger grip on the change-up from 3/4.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:34 AM) 1. Parallel to shoulders. 2. A big open field by my house, not a baseball field. I did a lot more long toss and such on my own time and worked more on my mechanics and in the batting cages during practice. Ok. Thats what I thought. Long toss is very fun, I agree. Not only does it enhance arm strength but by having to throw in an awkward position with your legs, it strngthens your abs, rotator cuff, shoulder, and chest.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:27 AM) Long toss is one of the most fun things you can do IMO. A buddy and I would stand on opposite sides of a field and toss the ball to eachother with our feet stationary. It was a b**** not stepping into my throws but it strengthened my arm and outfield accuracy like nobodies business. 2 questions: Feet spread apart parallel to shoulders or perpindicular? Across the field as in 1st to 3rd or CF wall to home?

QUOTE(Wanne @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:25 AM) Yeah...tought him what this guy that pitched with the Dodgers ages ago taught me...hold it with 3 fingers instead of 2 and choke it in your palm a little with the pressure on your thumb wrapped under. Same arm motion as your fastball. I don't have him throw this too much at all...I'm just trying to get him to be more consistant throwing strikes...then go from there. I'm a firm believer in long toss as well. Oh yes, we do long toss all year. My coach stresses that more than anything. I'd rather have a kid with a good change that can throw hitters' timing off and he can throw it for strikes consistently instead of a curve that is either in the dirt or hanging down the middle. But hey, if you teach your kid proper arm angles and grips like it seam's that you are doing, then I got nothing against it.

QUOTE(Jake @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:17 AM) It's not curveballs that mess with kids' arms. It is when they throw sliders because they're trying to throw a curveball or don't know the difference. The best thing to do with young ones is teach them the right way to throw it. A correctly thrown curveball is not dangerous to your arm in any way. No more than a fastball is. EDIT: Seeing what you guys are saying up there, a good changeup is very safe to the arm even when thrown incorrectly and is a good pitch to have in your arsenal for later on as well. I threw that in addition to a curveball, as opposed to a slider, and it makes for a great third pitch, especially when you throw it with movement. Agreed. I use a changeup far more than a slider. A good 4-seam, 2-seam, change, and curve is a wonderful arsenal for a younger pitcher. If they can throw 2 of the 4 for strikes consistently, then they are on the right track. Like I said, I wouldnt really start throwing a slider until junior year of HS. I started my freshman year and now I really feel the effects on my elbow. The nerve in my elbow got enflamed then got pinched so I had to do therapy all summer and into early December. I learned the slurve my sophomore season but I limited my use of it. I'd say maybe 2-3 times a game max.

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QUOTE(Wanne @ Dec 29, 2005 -> 01:12 AM) Thought I replied to this already...but didn't show?!? Any way....I hear ya Kalapse. I've just started having him throw it. He throws more an overhand curve with alot of top spin (really has a ton of spin)...and his motion and arm action doesn't appear to put much strain on his elbow. Really is a nice pitch. He tries throwing a slider (his cement mixer)...but I tell him not to throw that. The thing out here in Phoenix...we play ball out here pretty much year round. He'll have 3 months off. So I try not to have him overdo it. He's just now really getting into it...so I'm just there to help him as much as I can and teach him... and help save his arm. My sister's kid plays year around and I'm worried his arm is gonna be shot by the time he's 16. I agree with what you're doing. Don't put too much strain and pressure on him. I'd say not to start throwing the slider frequently until 16-17. Does he have a change-up?