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I don't miss this about SS...

That passed ball really killed him...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 08:03 PM) There's some 84 mph sinker between his 77 mph curve and 94 mph fastball he threw 3 times tonight, but he threw them for balls. Yeah, he threw it 3 times, all in the dirt...

Santos going to blow another save...

QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 08:55 PM) I think that also says something about the Sox pitching. And those "mediocre C+" starts we got...

Great ab, Gordo

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 07:24 PM) Morel was really working that opposite field line drive swing the other day, and I noticed that Alexei was really working it too in his last at bat. Wonder if that's something Manto is pushing with these guys right now. Darvish getting battered around. I want to see Brent just rip one into left a few times though...he's a better hitter when he's aggressive.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 07:18 PM) Darvish down 2-0 in his ifrst inning and getting a pitching coach visit. What did Morel do? Line drive oppo off the infielder's glove and into right. Hit it solidly.

Ichiro with a serve over the third basemen's head... Just a little tappy tap... Yay Brent!

Here we go...Darvish vs Ichiro...

That should have been a home run, Alex... Oh well...baby steps...

I've given in. I am officially committing to follow Twitter.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 05:14 PM) That might be worth a claim. Yeah, I'd be surprised if we didn't.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 04:19 PM) Remind me to go back in time someday and invent Instagram Brian, Go back in time some day and invent Instagram.

Wow...started the third and final phase of P90X2 today...was called PAP Lower, which apparently stands for Post Activation Potentiation. Basically, it combines a strength movement, such as a split squat with weights, and then follow that up with a power movement, such as a jump squat. Apparently the strength movement "wakes-up" neurons in your muscles and gives you better performance and more output on your power movement. Very strenuous workout. The first day of the week is the legs portion (lower) and the second day is the upper body (upper). Then you get a day of yoga, then a day off, then repeat the lower and upper again. I'll be interested to see how I feel in the morning.

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 03:02 PM) I get the sense that he's gonna rotate that spot till someone shows him something. Thusfar, next to no production out of that spot in the lineup I'd have no problem putting Gordon there, but if his original thought was to go with Morel, I think he has to give him a better chance than 2 games, as NSS mentioned.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 01:59 PM) Out of curiosity, what is your suggestion to correct these problems? What should the parents be doing to make sure they turn in their assignments, do their homework, pay attention in class and care about school? Make it clear to their children how important school is. Make doing well in school (or at least trying hard) a requisite condition to doing a lot of things they consider fun...

All I can do is laugh...what the hell did they expect? He's been pulling this s*** for 7-8 years now...it was no f***ing mystery.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 11:09 AM) If you've found this utopia of responsible owners with well trained dogs, more power to ya. I agree that dogs aren't exercised enough. Taking your dog for a walk around the block isn't enough. Small dogs have a lot of issues due to poor breeding. There's too many people that breed show dogs with poor health and temperment. Most breeders breed for looks and money, not for sound dogs. Well, I have a sincere belief that dogs seek canine companionship and play. Just as members of just about every other species we are aware of. IMHO, it's not enough to simply walk them around the block once in a while so they can sniff a dog as they pass by. Allowing them off a leash to run and play with other dogs seems to bring a sense of contentedness that a walk around the neighborhood does not.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 10:51 AM) That's proper socialization. The dog that attacked the other dog at Montrose was an Ambully. This is great example of why dog parks are stupid. Ambullie's have no business being at a dog park. They're a watered down, mixed breed, based off the American Pit Bull Terrier. Bully breeds are predisposed to dog aggression. Of course they might get into a fight. That's what they were bred for! It's like taking a retriever to the lake and hoping it doesn't swim. It's like taking a healer to a farm and asking it not to herd. Ahh, well there was a dog attacked at one of the several hundreds of dog parks that are occupied every day by tens of millions of dogs in the United States. I suppose we should avoid all dog parks now. Dog parks are not without their issues. But considering how little most people exercise their dogs, how little most people allow their dogs to interact with other dogs, how little most people get outdoors themselves, the responsible and attentive owner can realize all kinds of benefits from taking their dog(s) to a dog park.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 10:43 AM) Wasn't there just some awful story about a dog being killed by another dog at a dog park (montrose beach i believe)? When we lived in the city we took our boston to a dog park but kept her on the leash the majority of the time. Within 10 minutes I saw how many dumb owners there are out there. Most are there to meet girls and/or to socialize with other owners, so they completely ignored the fact that their dog was being an asshole and/or rolling in s*** and getting it on every other dog. That 10-15 min was plenty for me. Walking your dog in the city, in pretty much any neighborhood, is plenty of socialization. Especially if you walk him/her between 5-7 when owners are getting home and taking their dogs on their evening walks. Not discouraging dog parks. I'm sure they can (and are) great for some. But I just had a bad experience so we never went back. I suppose it depends on the size of the dog(s) you own. I've always had giant breed dogs so I've always needed a place for them to stretch their legs. It also gets them accustomed to being off a leash, so you can take them hiking on trails, to the beach, etc. However, with smaller breeds, I suppose it isn't such a big deal. That being said, it is important to get them accustomed to meeting other dogs, whether on walks, or in day care, or wherever. A lot of people with smaller breeds don't worry about it though, because they don't think their dog is capable of hurting anyone or another dog. Unfortunately, it is for that very reason that many small dogs get attacked by larger dogs. They act aggressively (often times out of fear) or provoke a larger dog because they never learned how to behave around them.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 10:42 AM) Socialization isn't about getting your dog used to some free for all. It's about getting your dog used to stimuli. You socialize your dog so it doesn't act a fool when it sees other dogs and people. You socialize your dog in training classes, where there are rules. Then, once your dog is socialized, it will know how to act in a park environment. It's like taking a kid in A ball, throwing him in the majors, and expecting him to succeed. I've got nothing against obedience classes as a substitute, if that's your thing. I also believe most obedience classes don't offer much more than you can do yourself, and they charge large sums of money to attend. I've explained a few times now to control the experience at the dog park. It doesn't have to be a free-for-all. You're not throwing her to the wolves, you're taking him to play and romp with other members of her species. If you're prudent, you put her in an area of other like-sized dogs so that he doesn't get carried off by a Neo Mastiff or something. Maybe it's a matter of just doing a bit of research prior to taking your dog to a park...but there are great ones out there...you just have to find the ones where the educated owners take their dogs and what time they take them there. I go several times a week, there are rarely, rarely ever fights or problems. But I also don't go at night, and I don't go into the areas where there are irresponsible owners or aggressive dogs.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 11:32 AM) That's fine for an adult dog. It's your risk. I wouldn't take a pup to a dog park though. They're just too uncontrolled. People don't understand dogs or their body language. They are disease ridden as well. It sounds like the dog is having some trouble adjusting to it's new environment, which is normal. That's why I would suggest the 2 week shutdown. You don't have to follow it to a T, but it's important for the dog to get accustomed to it's new home. That's the point. When the pup's about 10 or 12 weeks, I'd get into a puppy class and go from there. I would stay away from the Petsmart type of classes as well. Do some research and find a trainer that you're comfortable with. The reason many dogs are aggressive is BECAUSE they were not correctly socialized as puppies. They were quarantined at home and developed fear and/or aggression, rather than learning how to deal with dogs of all different types during their development phase.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 11:20 AM) An 8 week old puppy shouldn't even be leaving the house. It's just off the teet. Please, don't take an 8 week old pup to a dog park. The dog will most likely not be fully vaccinated til she is 10-12 weeks, so she shouldn't go there until then. After that, with proper supervision, it's fine. Don't take her into the area where the large breed dogs are. Take her into an area where there are other toy breeds or small breeds. There is no substitution for correct socialization. Weeks 8-16 are really important in a puppy's life...this is an absolute key period in her development. Some of the things you do at this age will affect her for the rest of her life. Quarantining her for 2 weeks at this point in her development is probably not the best idea.

QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 9, 2012 -> 11:13 AM) There couldn't be a worse way to socialize your dog than to take it to a dog park. Socialization is about introducing your dog with rules. Dog parks are a madhouse. There's fights, disease, and idiot dogs with no manners. The average dog owner has no idea what they're doing with their dogs. Socialization is about introducing your dog to stimuli in a controlled manner. I wouldn't take any dog to any dog park, ever, unless I hated it so much I wanted it to fail. The 2 week shutdown is about giving your dog time to adjust and understand parameters. If you really want to get your dog socialized, take it to obedient classes. Dog parks are indeed controversial. Apparently, you've had bad experiences with them. Depends on the dog park, depends on the owners at your dog park, depends on what you do as an owner at the dog park. I did research prior to taking my dog to the park. I took him to the largest one I could find, which has multiple areas sectioned off for dogs of different sizes. I take him there only at certain times and avoid certain dogs and owners if I have seen them behave poorly. That being said, my dogs have had wonderful experiences at the dog park and get much needed exercise. They learn how to deal with dogs of all different temperaments and dogs of all ages. They learn how to behave off of a leash. They are able to stretch their legs in a long run that would not be possible in any other environment. After an hour or 90 minutes at the park, they are satisfied, healthier in mind and body, and tired. Let me just say that I have Great Danes. My 15 month old is 36 inches at the shoulder and is all legs. He needs a place to run free. Obedience class or me walking him doesn't really accomplish that.