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I got to meet Nolan at his restaurant. He said about half way to the mound Robin had this confused look in his eyes as he realized he was charging someone his dad's age. Then we discussed bass fishing on the lake near the restaurant. Damn good beef.

Context is everything. Tim is having a s%*# season off and on the field. This just seems like more b.s. that not many fans have any patience for. This would be much different if it was all star Tim we were talking about. More than a few fans privately wish they were Ramirez and could punch a few of the other under performing, collecting a WS paycheck, personnel also.

At what level do they teach fighting to bring a team together? Little League? High School? College? Or just MLB? Eventually a fight like this will be treated like a fight at Walmart or in a bar. Except if you're in Texas, then there is the mutual combat law allowing these bare knuckle events. https://www.ksat.com/news/2022/12/19/mutual-combat-is-legal-in-texas-but-both-parties-have-to-agree-police-say/

And players. And when the player does take deliberate steps to recover, negotiating in their contract limited innings, not on consecutive days, etc the fans go crazy.

@ptatcI should have added "fans will say that they rushed him back. . ." Thank you for clarifying.

Agreed. It also shows how he's just good enough to stay in the league, but not good enough to stay in a team.

Obviously there is a range to recovery times. No matter what they predict for a return date they will have rushed him back if he reinjures himself and if he doesn't, it will be forgotten. The team will not win this and it is always better to guess the team will get it wrong. It's the WS way.

Serious question. Why would Ozzie want the job? Love if the franchise? Chance to prove himself? Money?

Over the last 100 years. The Mariners may challenge for worst, but bottom five without a doubt.

I guess we brought Tony back. But if you're a rising star among coaches would you take the WS manager position? I don't believe that's the pool we get to play in. Ex players, managers fired from other non elite organizations, and guys passed over a few times is our talent pool.

Does that happen very often?

Is that going to look good to the next employer? Add quitter to his resume? This organization is a career killer. No wonder we can't attract even middle of the pack talent.

1. Forget about winning, play your youngest players. 2. Get them in as many fights as possible to build team chemistry. 3. Get that resume out there to minor league teams. Maybe save your career.

I remember sitting in a buddy's apartment watching the movie back to back to back on VHS. We were so drunk by the third time. I think we had most of the dialogue memorized.

Pedro, here's a little inspirational movie clip to get the team fired up. It may even get some asses in the seats.

Some sports like golf don't play a traditional conference/non conference schedule. Gymnastics, tennis, etc play tournaments which are everywhere. But your point is right on. I've lost interest in the semi pro versions of college athletics. I'm happy for the athletes and believe it's fair that they are getting paid (although not a piece of the pie they created). I also enjoy watching people play for the love of the game and am looking for opportunities to support that.

He's not really wrong. How many times are we going to be lied to and keep going back?

Me too

Actually worse, you forgot Leury who played at all of those positions and more. (Ok, pitched in relief, but it's close.) Ah misty water colored memories ? ?

I see it more as defending some *actions* as not being totally wrong. The FO hasn't been 100% wrong. But if you defend, for example, dumping Madrigal, then folks claim you're defending Hahn. I believe there is a difference.

The next couple of years will be the equivalent of buying Amazon return pallets. You get all excited thinking it was a bargain then find the hidden damage and missing parts.

You were pre internet? ?

Park on broken glass for $30 same as now ?

By the second and sixth innings the hitters were too tired from running the bases to score. Real men of genius.

Flight time from New York to Mexico City is about the same as NY to LA. Someone will have to explain to JR what the p--- chant is. I'm certain if the soccer crowds use it, the baseball crowds will after a few years of JR and Co.