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Last year’s contract was not exactly a bargain by the going rates for Tier C/D starters this offseason...

Well, apparently we haven’t learned from 1917...Hinch has now had two chances to get it right, and he flunked in different ways, both times. Who knows, the White Sox originally drafted him and he has that Stanford connection with KW, but the likelihood of this is 1/1000. Would rather bring in Luhnow to continue revolutionizing the front office, but that would be a direct threat to Hahn. Sometimes that type of direct competition brings out the best in people, at other times, it leads to the Cleveland Browns level of dysfunction and infighting.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/brian-t-smith/article/Smith-The-darkest-day-in-Astros-history-14971873.php

This is one of those things where it usually takes 2-3 “successful” movies to break through, whether that’s fair or not. Obviously, that happened much more quickly for Bigelow on Hurt Locker. Obviously, there’s still a bit of the good ‘ol boys club voting that always gets the Academy favorites in there, like Scorsese. Honestly, The Irishman is the only nominated movie I haven’t watched and probably won’t unless it becomes Best Picture. And I don’t think it can be 1917 when it wasn’t even as good as Dunkirk.

Uncut Gems might be a little too gritty, although so is The Irishman. Maybe they’re not fans of the ending. They could have selected one more Best Picture nominee, it ranges from 8-10. A bit tired of Greta Gerwig feeling she deserves the Oscar...LW was very good, but not great, although Ronan and Pugh deserved praise, as well as Laura Dern (two roles this year.) Zellwegger should beat Ronan. Months ago, seemed like Jennifer Lopez would run away with supporting actress for Hustlers, but no nomination. Movie came out too early. Bombshell....Theron and Robbie, imo getting way too much love as well for a movie that would fit in well on the Lifetime monthly rotation without three A-list actresses colliding.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/oscar-nominations-2020-complete-list-125936870.html

Haha, ooops!....I was reading an article this weekend that asserted the Angels or Padres almost acquired him, which for some reason caused me to forget the Rangers’ deal.

I'm guessing it could equally be applied to QB's, point guards and gritty middle infielders like Eckstein/Pedroia? SIGH. Baseball scouts/front office execs still haven't changed...not THAT much. They do list Royce Lewis (biracial) and Latin American prospect Wander Franco, but can't say it's altogether surprising.

You can add Kluber to this list as well.

Conan the Barbarian? Masters of the Universe?

It's unfortunate we won't get the opportunity to watch a SEA-SF rematch. Just have a feeling that the only way GB can win is at Lambeau...with snow/ice and frozen tundra. Hopefully it turns out to be KC/SF...for entertainment's sake (not that we can't appreciate what Taneyhill, Vrabel and D.Henry are accomplishing.) Don't see this happening with Vrabel having a week to game plan against Hill and Kelce. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/chiefs-literally-run-out-of-fireworks-as-they-pile-up-points-235548542.html

That dropped pass by #17 just killed the Seahawks...that and not stopping Rodgers LIKE EVER on 3rd down.

Jose Ramirez? Not based on last season.

Bryant won't break any contract records unless he puts up another 5-6 fWAR season to follow-up his "pretty decent" (but not by comparing to the standard he sets in his first three seasons) 2019. Plus, the defensive numbers are starting to turn against him.

When Second Best Isn't Good Enough

The layoff and sitting out their starters in the final weekend really ended up catching up with the Ravens. They were just completely out of sync from the very beginning. The Chiefs started out in typical playoff fashion, then were awakened by questionable coaching decisions by O'Brien (FG instead of going for the knockout blow with 4th and inches at the KC 10 and up by 21-0, the play by Sorenson to stop the fake punt that quickly turned 24-0 to 24-14 and made it a real game, and quickly). Tennessee and KC should be a really interesting match-up of two "hot" teams...not so sure about GB playing away from home against the Niners, at least the way SF looked in their game. Then again, Garropolo has never really been tested in a playoff game, and he's going up against one of the best ever in Rodgers.

For the players, I’d go with a reggaeton song, like Gasolina or Rompe. http://readyjessgo.com/2017/08/09/20-reggaeton-songs-that-are-better-than-despacito/ Or some Cuban calypso music... Run Hard. Run Fast. 1 Team, 1 Mission (or you could use Vision) Winning is a Habit, Success is a Choice Go Big or Go Home Respect All, Fear None Practice with a Purpose, Play with (a) Passion It All Starts With Attitude

Just Mercy is a good one. If you like legal dramas, Dark Waters about DuPont chemical pollution with Mark Ruffalo is worth checking out.

Lol. I knew that was coming. Five shots kind of defeats the point of the entire song...it’s more the music and feeling, imo that Gladiator soundtrack (not exact, but similar) was getting tired, but no idea if they still even play that at the beginning with the line-up intros.

“Proving It”...although that has all kinds of ways to backfire. One Shot Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted? One moment Would you capture it, or just let it slip?

Between Gronk being out, Kelce and Kittle...you have the three best tight end’s in football almost equally affecting the balance of power in the league. Every team passed on Kittle at least four times.

I knew Houston was in trouble when I turned on the game at 24-0 and heard Conor Gillaspie...aka Cullen Gilaspia. That last field goal attempt looked like a slider from Mahomes’ dad for the Twinkies.

Not a fun environment to play in when that crowd gets going...if that bounce goes to KC, what a crazy half.

Bullet dodged by the Sox three years ago...or was it four? One of those blessings in disguise, although it would have been nice to have a defensive tutor/role model for Eloy.

Kansas City Sooners. Still have a bit of life, but Texans could eventually put up 50-60. If they get it within two scores, Texans will start to feel the possibility of blowing it. Huge gamble denied by Chiefs there. Wow. Game back on.