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Post by inger on May 28, 2023 6:58:41 GMT -5
Probably be ok if inger can get his sushi well done. š Honestly, there is no way. No way in the Hell that I donāt believe in that I would eat raw fish nor sea urchin gonadsā¦ |
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Post by anthonyd46 on May 28, 2023 12:24:56 GMT -5
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Post by chiyankee on May 28, 2023 20:50:39 GMT -5
Footage of the Babe getting hit by a pitch. Is he mocking the pitcher here?
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Post by kaybli on May 28, 2023 20:54:09 GMT -5
Footage of the Babe getting hit by a pitch. Is he mocking the pitcher here?  , priceless. |
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Post by rizzuto on May 28, 2023 20:58:05 GMT -5
Footage of the Babe getting hit by a pitch. Is he mocking the pitcher here? Absolutely! He's brushing it off. Babe was known for his gamesmanship and ungallant behavior - especially for the times. |
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Post by rizzuto on May 28, 2023 21:19:39 GMT -5
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Post by chiyankee on May 28, 2023 21:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on May 28, 2023 21:26:13 GMT -5
I have respect for Bill James for his contributions to baseball stats but that was moronic. |
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Post by kaybli on May 28, 2023 21:28:11 GMT -5
I have respect for Bill James for his contributions to baseball stats but that was moronic. Nevermind the respect part. I just checked the guy's twitter. He's a grade A douchebag. |
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Post by inger on May 28, 2023 21:55:13 GMT -5
I have respect for Bill James for his contributions to baseball stats but that was moronic. Nevermind the respect part. I just checked the guy's twitter. He's a grade A douchebag. Heās 73. A bit young for loss of mental acuity, but itās not unheard of. Iām going to say itās either that or a desire to make himself relevant again. Thurman truly was not a āgood pilotā at that point. He was recently licensed and made a poor decision that day. Itās something any inexperienced pilot might have done, depending on his personal risk tolerance. As per the HOF, itās true that Munsonās JAWS number donāt measure up on average, but if you add the perspective of being a strong defender with a tragically shortened career, and do the comps for catcher-only players, he outshines several catchers already in the HOF with much longer careers. Heās at the very least a marginal candidate and deserves to be reconsidered by the veteranās committee on that merit. James contributions to the understanding of the game are invaluable. We need not lose sight of that anymore than the writers that disliked certain players should lose sight of their playing ability when voting for their HOF worthiness. Yet at this point I would prefer to look at what James did in his past and consider any future revelations the irrelevant ranting of a man who had past his timeā¦ |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 1, 2023 13:23:01 GMT -5
I just wanted to check in from Switzerland to let you guys know I really enjoy looking at the game coverage. The six hour time difference from the East Coast makes it tough to follow live, but I look through it every day to watch the game unfold before ever looking at final scores.
Not many baseball connections here -- there is a popular soup called Knoblauch Soup that is basically a garlic and onion cream soup -- very good and I experienced no yips in consuming it.
Switzerland remains impossibly beautiful and quintessentially civilized. Every moment is a photo op. From the balcony of our condo in Wengen where I am currently sitting we have spectacular views of the Jungfrau and many other 12,000 - 13,000 plus foot peaks.
Hiking hiking and more hiking. We're doing 12-15 miles every day, and every inch of it is on an incline. No flat land here. Instead of wearing us out, we feel more energetic every day.
The bus system in the Lugano area, the Italian part of Switzerland where we began our trip, is called Fart. Doesn't sound like good marketing to me, but it seems to work here.
Literary notes for those who care about such things -- we visited Reichenbach Falls near the town of Meiringen -- this is where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had Holmes and his arch-enemy Moriarty plunge to their deaths. The whole town milks the Holmes connection for all it is worth.
For Mr. Rizzuto -- we hiked into Brissago on Lake Maggiore. This is the small port where the protagonist and his pregnant girlfriend row into when deserting from Italy in "A Farewell To Arms." Several Hemingway-related sites in the region.
Lots of James Bond movie connections throughout Switzerland -- remember Ian Fleming gave him a Swiss mother -- one we visited was Schilthorn, used in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Okay, back to baseball. We'll be back in the U.S. in about 10 days. Unless we can come up with an excuse to stay longer.
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Post by inger on Jun 1, 2023 13:38:26 GMT -5
Hiking hiking and more hiking. We're doing 12-15 miles every day, and every inch of it is on an incline. No flat land here. Instead of wearing us out, we feel more energetic every day.
This portion was so familiar to me. Iāve been to the fridge three times today, and every time I was more enthused about itā¦ š
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Post by kaybli on Jun 1, 2023 13:43:14 GMT -5
I just wanted to check in from Switzerland to let you guys know I really enjoy looking at the game coverage. The six hour time difference from the East Coast makes it tough to follow live, but I look through it every day to watch the game unfold before ever looking at final scores. Not many baseball connections here -- there is a popular soup called Knoblauch Soup that is basically a garlic and onion cream soup -- very good and I experienced no yips in consuming it. Switzerland remains impossibly beautiful and quintessentially civilized. Every moment is a photo op. From the balcony of our condo in Wengen where I am currently sitting we have spectacular views of the Jungfrau and many other 12,000 - 13,000 plus foot peaks. Hiking hiking and more hiking. We're doing 12-15 miles every day, and every inch of it is on an incline. No flat land here. Instead of wearing us out, we feel more energetic every day. The bus system in the Lugano area, the Italian part of Switzerland where we began our trip, is called Fart. Doesn't sound like good marketing to me, but it seems to work here. Literary notes for those who care about such things -- we visited Reichenbach Falls near the town of Meiringen -- this is where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had Holmes and his arch-enemy Moriarty plunge to their deaths. The whole town milks the Holmes connection for all it is worth. For Mr. Rizzuto -- we hiked into Brissago on Lake Maggiore. This is the small port where the protagonist and his pregnant girlfriend row into when deserting from Italy in "A Farewell To Arms." Several Hemingway-related sites in the region. Lots of James Bond movie connections throughout Switzerland -- remember Ian Fleming gave him a Swiss mother -- one we visited was Schilthorn, used in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." Okay, back to baseball. We'll be back in the U.S. in about 10 days. Unless we can come up with an excuse to stay longer. So great to hear from you pipps! I'm happy you're enjoying your trip! lol at Knoblauch soup and the FART Bus system. I imagine the views over there are spectacular! Wow 12-15 miles of hiking a day! That's getting into chiyankee territory! Glad you are following the game threads. And you basically are the modern James Bond anyway . Have a great rest of your trip and get home safely. We miss you! |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 1, 2023 13:53:43 GMT -5
Thanks Kaybli. Later I will send a photo of a Fart bus in action. Getting ready to turn in here to be up with the larks and hit the trails early. No way am I in Chi territory. He actually has to run 26 miles. I can stop and have some Swiss cheese and beer along the route.
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Post by kaybli on Jun 1, 2023 14:06:57 GMT -5
Thanks Kaybli. Later I will send a photo of a Fart bus in action. Getting ready to turn in here to be up with the larks and hit the trails early. No way am I in Chi territory. He actually has to run 26 miles. I can stop and have some Swiss cheese and beer along the route. very true. |
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