Putting Reed in right will move us closer than Maggs? You can make the same star for player argument about Buerhle, Thomas, Lee, anyone. Any idea what Maggs is making this season?
Why the hell shouldn't he want a raise?
What might be. That's what keeps everyone coming back. Maybe we could get Mulder and Zito as well. Do you have any idea how many planets have to align for that to happen? Do you really think in the next off season we will outbid every other team for starting pitching?
My comparison was to being pissed off at a pitcher, not their contract stuff. Besides I'm happy we have/had Wright and are giving an opportunity to our farm system to fill out the rotation.
Catholic, plenty of services to serve the faithful.
Mark's so consistent. His daytime and nighttime splits are about the same.
It should be a good one.
Doesn't sound nutty today. We'll see in 6 weeks. That show some of the versiltility of Maggs. He could do well in the 2 spot. I wouldn't mind seeing Lee in the #2.
did you forget compulsive gambler and adulterer
Awesome closer on the court. The two most impressive things to me in his career
A. His defense, he came to play every night, his D proved it.
B. Moved his game from inside drives to perimeter jumps.
Awesome sig. Does that use a lot more bandwidth?
Shall we try a little Ayn Rand instead? I finally just shrugged, gave up and went to look at the fountainhead instead. of course maybe I'm not be objective here.
Some random Ayn Rand quotes
Poverty is not a mortgage on the labor of others - misfortune is not a mortgage on achievement - failure is not a mortgage on success - suffering is not a claim check, and its relief is not the goal of existence - man is not a sacrificial animal on anyone's altar nor for anyone's cause - life is not one huge hospital.
Watching Frank play 1st reminded me of what an outstanding athlete he is. His work ethic is among the best in baseball. Some DHs seem to grow around the middle and get long of tooth, but Frank is so damn solid. I consider myself lucky to have been able to watch him his entire career.
It would be nice if political parties could or would take a longer term view.
I just realized part of this is a historical view. As the attempt on Reagan's life and Kennedy's assasination move quickly into our rear view mirror, the possibility of the VP taking over isn't nearly as important as it was in the past. It may also be a product of us electing younger Presidents and our general increase in health as a population.
Conventional wisdom say he needs to pick a strong campaigner who can possibly carry a swing state and help him win the White House in 2004. Anything after that is gravy.
I am thinking the military experience will gain him votes from undecideds who are worried about a strong military during these times. However, I think Edwards is also a strong choice.
I think he's leaning towards Clark. Bush 43 proved that balancing the ticket geographically isn't a requirement for political success. He does need someone with a solid moderate record.
That turned out hilarious when we brought him back. Actually Jordan pulled a Baines in that respect.
I don't think Maggs has the numbers like Baines did.
By RON FOURNIER AP
I think McCain is looking at a 2008 Presidential bid. Either way this election goes, 2008 is open for a GOP run. McCain has a huge potential to create a posse of McCain Democrates. Diving in with Kerry would block him of that path.