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bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:14:31 AM11/9/12
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# MY FAVORITE MARTIN: Sox very much interested in Russell Martin.
Praise the Lord! He's the kind of catcher we need and I want.
Praise the Lord! He's the kind of catcher we need and I want.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:15:28 AM11/9/12
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# Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's
extra homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense.
extra homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:02 AM11/9/12
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# I'd nontender the c-cks-cker anyway. Notice how bad the pitching's
been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony.
been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:59 AM11/9/12
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# Sox also in on Swisher, another perfect fit, either in RF or at 1B.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:17:45 AM11/9/12
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@SpikeLee: Sho nuff.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:19:00 AM11/9/12
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# Lest anyone think the Red Sox have pinstripe mania, they did not
hire Tino Martinez as hitting coach, losing out to the Marlins.
hire Tino Martinez as hitting coach, losing out to the Marlins.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:19:31 AM11/9/12
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# But Kuroda, whom we should have signed last season, and might have
if there was any room in the payroll, is still in the mix.
if there was any room in the payroll, is still in the mix.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:20:02 AM11/9/12
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# FUJI-SAN: Sox are in on dominant righty Japanese reliever Kyuji
Fujikawa. 32 years old, no posting fee. Texas also in.
Fujikawa. 32 years old, no posting fee. Texas also in.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:20:52 AM11/9/12
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# Tito is recruiting Youk, but Boston is looking at Choo and Masterson
(who Francona won't give up without a fight). Possibly Asdrubal too.
(who Francona won't give up without a fight). Possibly Asdrubal too.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:21:12 AM11/9/12
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# Arnie Beyeler, the hard-working manager of Pawtucket, is being
considered as Boston’s first base coach.
considered as Boston’s first base coach.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:21:28 AM11/9/12
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# MAICE IN YOUR FACE: Blue Jays make a nice little signing, Maicer
Izturis. Good glove at 3 spots, some speed, will play 2B.
Izturis. Good glove at 3 spots, some speed, will play 2B.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:21:46 AM11/9/12
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# Not entirely sold on Napoli, but he could hit 81 homers at Fenway.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:22:17 AM11/9/12
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# GRUDE AWAKENING: Jon Gruden wants to return to coaching and could
have his eyes on Andy Reid’s job.
have his eyes on Andy Reid’s job.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:23:12 AM11/9/12
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# LI'L BIT OF LUCK: Andrew continues to generate buzz--especially with
his new buzz cut for Chuck. Colts now 6-3 after last night's win.
his new buzz cut for Chuck. Colts now 6-3 after last night's win.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:23:41 AM11/9/12
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# Today’s inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Harry "Doc"
White, a LHP and backup OF who played from 1901-13.
White, a LHP and backup OF who played from 1901-13.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:02 AM11/9/12
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# White’s 2.39 ERA is 27th all-time, but he played in the depths of
the Dead Ball Era; his 113 ERA+ is a more accurate measure.
the Dead Ball Era; his 113 ERA+ is a more accurate measure.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:17 AM11/9/12
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# White had a 189-156 record and 1.13 WHIP on the mound. He was a
skinny spitballer who also threw a very good sinker.
skinny spitballer who also threw a very good sinker.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:35 AM11/9/12
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# In the days of smaller rosters, White played 85 games in the OF and
pinch-hit occasionally. Overall he hit .217 with a 73 OPS+.
pinch-hit occasionally. Overall he hit .217 with a 73 OPS+.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:51 AM11/9/12
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# White was born to a wealthy Washington, DC family in 1879, and
attended Georgetown University as a pre-med student.
attended Georgetown University as a pre-med student.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:25:09 AM11/9/12
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# White pitched for a semi-pro team in 1900 and was discovered by
Phillies CF (and HOVGer) Roy Thomas, who tipped off his club.
Phillies CF (and HOVGer) Roy Thomas, who tipped off his club.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:25:25 AM11/9/12
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# White signed with the Phillies in 1901 and went straight into the
big league rotation, going 14-13, 3.19 (106 ERA+).
big league rotation, going 14-13, 3.19 (106 ERA+).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:25:40 AM11/9/12
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# White lost 20 games for a bad team in 1902, but also won 16,
completed 34 of 35 starts, and had a 2.53 ERA (115 ERA+) in 306 IP.
completed 34 of 35 starts, and had a 2.53 ERA (115 ERA+) in 306 IP.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:25:58 AM11/9/12
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# White also earned a degree in dentistry in 1902, giving him his
nickname. Doc practiced dentistry during several offseasons.
nickname. Doc practiced dentistry during several offseasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:26:17 AM11/9/12
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# White jumped to the White Sox in 1903, and the 24-year-old became an
ace, going 17-16, 2.13 (132 ERA+) with 29 complete games.
ace, going 17-16, 2.13 (132 ERA+) with 29 complete games.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:26:36 AM11/9/12
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# White went 16-12, 1.78 (139 ERA+) in 1904--with 5 straight
shutouts--and a nearly identical 17-13, 1.76 (140 ERA+) in 1905.
shutouts--and a nearly identical 17-13, 1.76 (140 ERA+) in 1905.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:26:54 AM11/9/12
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# White’s 45-inning scoreless streak was a record until Don Drysdale
broke it in 1968 (later broken again by Orel Hershiser).
broke it in 1968 (later broken again by Orel Hershiser).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:27:14 AM11/9/12
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# In 1906, the White Sox batted .230/.301/.286 (87 OPS+), earning the
derisive nickname "The Hitless Wonders."
derisive nickname "The Hitless Wonders."
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:27:31 AM11/9/12
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# But Chicago’s pitchers (with a young and improving Ed Walsh in the
rotation) had a 2.13 ERA, leading the team to the AL pennant.
rotation) had a 2.13 ERA, leading the team to the AL pennant.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:27:44 AM11/9/12
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# White led the AL with a 1.53 ERA (167 ERA+) and 0.90 WHIP, while
posting an 18-6 record (including 7 shutouts).
posting an 18-6 record (including 7 shutouts).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:28:03 AM11/9/12
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# The Hitless Wonders (93-58) upset Frank Chance’s great Cubs team
(116-36) in the World Series; White was 1-1, 1.80 with a save.
(116-36) in the World Series; White was 1-1, 1.80 with a save.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:28:21 AM11/9/12
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# White led the AL in wins in 1907 (27-13), his only 20-win season,
but his ERA rose to 2.26 (just a 106 ERA+ in those Dead Ball days).
but his ERA rose to 2.26 (just a 106 ERA+ in those Dead Ball days).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:28:38 AM11/9/12
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# White was 18-13, 2.55 (90 ERA+) in 1908, but pitched just 24 games
in 1909, albeit with a sparkling 1.72 ERA (137 ERA+) and 11-9 record.
in 1909, albeit with a sparkling 1.72 ERA (137 ERA+) and 11-9 record.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:28:54 AM11/9/12
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# White was mediocre in 1910-11, going 25-27 with ERAs that look good
today (2.66 and 2.98), but were around league-average.
today (2.66 and 2.98), but were around league-average.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:29:08 AM11/9/12
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# White had a short vaudeville career in 1910-11 too, and even
co-wrote several songs with the legendary Ring Lardner.
co-wrote several songs with the legendary Ring Lardner.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:29:21 AM11/9/12
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# White pitched less frequently the next 2 years, and his big league
career ended at age 34. He played in the minors in 1914-15.
career ended at age 34. He played in the minors in 1914-15.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:29:38 AM11/9/12
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# White had minor league front office jobs from 1916-20, and later
became a gym teacher and college baseball/basketball coach.
became a gym teacher and college baseball/basketball coach.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:29:51 AM11/9/12
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# White retired from teaching and coaching in 1949, and died in early
1969, less than 2 months before he would have turned 90.
1969, less than 2 months before he would have turned 90.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:30:07 AM11/9/12
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# White did live long enough to see Drysdale break his shutout record,
and sent the Dodgers righty a congratulatory telegram.
and sent the Dodgers righty a congratulatory telegram.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:30:20 AM11/9/12
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# White never got any HOF votes, but has 2 Cooperstown comps (Chesbro,
Waddell), and does respectably on Bill James’ monitors.
Waddell), and does respectably on Bill James’ monitors.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:40:33 AM11/9/12
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# TUCK YOU: Gary, who won't be getting any Christmas cards from Bobby
Me, will return as bullpen coach. He's close with Farrell.
Me, will return as bullpen coach. He's close with Farrell.
Don Violette
Nov 9, 2012, 7:48:12 AM11/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# MY FAVORITE MARTIN: Sox very much interested in Russell Martin. Praise
the Lord! He's the kind of catcher we need and I want. >>
of course there would be the silly but inevitable wolf in the fold talk.
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
# MY FAVORITE MARTIN: Sox very much interested in Russell Martin. Praise
the Lord! He's the kind of catcher we need and I want. >>
of course there would be the silly but inevitable wolf in the fold talk.
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
Don Violette
Nov 9, 2012, 7:54:56 AM11/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Sox also in on Swisher, another perfect fit, either in RF or at 1B.
>>
it looks like they're in on just about everyone.
# Sox also in on Swisher, another perfect fit, either in RF or at 1B.
>>
it looks like they're in on just about everyone.
Don Violette
Nov 9, 2012, 7:52:56 AM11/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# I'd nontender the c-cks-cker anyway. Notice how bad the pitching's
been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony. >>
maybe the pitching's just sucked?
# I'd nontender the c-cks-cker anyway. Notice how bad the pitching's
been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony. >>
maybe the pitching's just sucked?
Don Violette
Nov 9, 2012, 7:50:56 AM11/9/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's extra
homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense. >>
plus his name is much easier to spell.
# Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's extra
homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense. >>
plus his name is much easier to spell.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 9, 2012, 11:00:41 AM11/9/12
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On Friday, November 9, 2012 7:15:30 AM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> # Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's
>
> extra homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense.
clutchness? even salty knocked in a higher percentage of baserunners than martin did. defense? the numbers i've seen indicate that salty was better defensively. you're right though, martin did walk 15 more times than salty; he also hit into 8 more double plays. i have no opinion on grit. i'm no fan of salty, but martin is not an improvement, is older, and would cost more money.
> # Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's
>
> extra homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 9, 2012, 11:01:06 AM11/9/12
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On Friday, November 9, 2012 7:16:03 AM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> # I'd nontender the c-cks-cker anyway. Notice how bad the pitching's
>
> been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony.
i agree. what's martin's trick?
> # I'd nontender the c-cks-cker anyway. Notice how bad the pitching's
>
> been since Salty took over? 25 homers, who cares? One trick pony.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 9, 2012, 11:02:41 AM11/9/12
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bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:11:37 PM11/9/12
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# WITCH TRIAL? Bobby Me gives a lecture at Salem State, explaining to
impressionable youngsters why he was great and everyone else sucked.
impressionable youngsters why he was great and everyone else sucked.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:12:09 PM11/9/12
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# The delusional pariah claims the Sox wanted a tamer version of his
old personality, and it just didn’t suit him.
old personality, and it just didn’t suit him.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:12:22 PM11/9/12
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# Ballroom Bob trashed Shoppach and the coaches, and gave Farrell a
backhanded compliment. And that’s a wrap.
backhanded compliment. And that’s a wrap.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:12:36 PM11/9/12
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# OLD SCHU? Sox interviewed Rick Schu for hitting coach. Played 9
years as a 3B; coached for Arizona & Washington.
years as a 3B; coached for Arizona & Washington.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:12:47 PM11/9/12
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# I liked that video of Obama crying. It shows that he’s human.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:13:03 PM11/9/12
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# Sox sign hulking Terry Doyle, the pride of Concord, a 27-year-old
RHP with a career 33-27, 2.90 mark in the White Sox chain.
RHP with a career 33-27, 2.90 mark in the White Sox chain.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:13:19 PM11/9/12
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# Doyle was 6-3, 2.83 in AAA last season, before a brief stint with a
Japanese ballclub. Savvy, great control, iffy velocity.
Japanese ballclub. Savvy, great control, iffy velocity.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:13:48 PM11/9/12
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# Doyle has a math degree from Boston College and teaches high school
in Warwick, RI during the offseason (not far from where he'll pitch).
in Warwick, RI during the offseason (not far from where he'll pitch).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:14:00 PM11/9/12
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# Lakers fire Mike Brown. What a disastrous start so far.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:14:18 PM11/9/12
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# RIP Lee MacPhail, who had been the oldest living Hall of Famer, but
died at age 95 today.
died at age 95 today.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:14:35 PM11/9/12
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# McPhail was the son of HOFer Larry MacPhail, making then
Cooperstown’s only father/son duo.
Cooperstown’s only father/son duo.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:15:11 PM11/9/12
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# Lee MacPhail was president of the AL from 1974-84 (most famously for
his ruling in the Pine Tar Game of 1983).
his ruling in the Pine Tar Game of 1983).
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:15:26 PM11/9/12
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# MacPhail was a front office executive for 45 years, winning 7 rings
with Yogi’s Yankees, and helping build the 1960s Orioles.
with Yogi’s Yankees, and helping build the 1960s Orioles.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:15:46 PM11/9/12
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# MacPhail's passing leaves Bobby Doerr, 94, as the oldest living Hall
of Famer.
of Famer.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:05 PM11/9/12
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# DAVID BETRAY US? I condemn Petraeus in the harshest language
imaginable for his extramarital affair. Shame on him.
imaginable for his extramarital affair. Shame on him.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:24 PM11/9/12
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# Brandon Bolden suspended 4 games for PEDs. People don’t seem as
outraged when it’s football. Vereen could gain 100 versus Bills.
outraged when it’s football. Vereen could gain 100 versus Bills.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:38 PM11/9/12
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# JOHNSON ACT: Nats re-sign Davey, who did a great job keeping
Strasburg healthy in 2012, and also won the NL East.
Strasburg healthy in 2012, and also won the NL East.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:16:55 PM11/9/12
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# Hearing some whispers that Eli Manning has lost arm strength.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:17:14 PM11/9/12
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# Soria is interesting. He was a hell of a pitcher before he went
south. You could do an incentive thing with him.
south. You could do an incentive thing with him.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:18:04 PM11/9/12
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# Christina and I had the privilege of attending a Jerry Seinfeld
concert yesterday, with Colin Quinn opening. Fantastic. Just great!
concert yesterday, with Colin Quinn opening. Fantastic. Just great!
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:19:17 PM11/9/12
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# Seinfeld is in a league of his own as a standup performer. Material,
attitude, timing--it's like watching Louis Armstrong or Larry Bird.
attitude, timing--it's like watching Louis Armstrong or Larry Bird.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:20:12 PM11/9/12
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# Oh boo hoo. Widdle Johnny Henwy is losing money in his widdle hedge
fund. Maybe now he'll pay attention to what really matters: the Sox.
fund. Maybe now he'll pay attention to what really matters: the Sox.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:22:49 PM11/9/12
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@Don: I don't mind picking up ex-Yankees. Hell, the Yankees are
sports' greatest franchise. They learn a thing or two about winning.
sports' greatest franchise. They learn a thing or two about winning.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:23:29 PM11/9/12
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@Don: That's for sure. I really love the way Martin plays. I want that
kind of catcher, someone who takes charge and adds some oomph.
kind of catcher, someone who takes charge and adds some oomph.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:16 PM11/9/12
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@Don: I'm not saying it's all Salty's fault, and Varitek is a tough
act to follow. But I don't think Jarrod has *helped* the pitching.
act to follow. But I don't think Jarrod has *helped* the pitching.
bismotwitter
Nov 9, 2012, 7:24:47 PM11/9/12
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@Don: Yep. It's a fun but nerve-wracking time, because there are so
many rumors and so few cold facts.
many rumors and so few cold facts.
McDuck
Nov 9, 2012, 11:32:41 PM11/9/12
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On Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:12:47 -0500, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
># I liked that video of Obama crying. It shows that he’s human.
You doubted it? You wanted to see his human certificate? All that
scene showed is that the president is more emotinal than he seems in
public.
wrote:
># I liked that video of Obama crying. It shows that he’s human.
scene showed is that the president is more emotinal than he seems in
public.
Don Violette
Nov 10, 2012, 7:25:49 AM11/10/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
weekness.
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
# I liked that video of Obama crying. It shows that he's human. >>
didn't see it yet but i agree, though some may see it as a sign of
weekness.
--
"Okay, if you're going to question the
importance of an actor's signature on a
plastic helmet from a movie based on a
comic book then all of our lives have no
meaning"!!!
Don Violette
Nov 10, 2012, 7:21:39 AM11/10/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# WITCH TRIAL? Bobby Me gives a lecture at Salem State, explaining to
impressionable youngsters why he was great and everyone else sucked. >>
Typical BM or what?
# WITCH TRIAL? Bobby Me gives a lecture at Salem State, explaining to
impressionable youngsters why he was great and everyone else sucked. >>
Typical BM or what?
Don Violette
Nov 10, 2012, 7:34:30 AM11/10/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# FUJI-SAN: Sox are in on dominant righty Japanese reliever Kyuji
Fujikawa. 32 years old, no posting fee. Texas also in. >>
will free film be included where ever he signs? couldn't help it,
# FUJI-SAN: Sox are in on dominant righty Japanese reliever Kyuji
Fujikawa. 32 years old, no posting fee. Texas also in. >>
will free film be included where ever he signs? couldn't help it,
bismotwitter
Nov 10, 2012, 9:59:08 AM11/10/12
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@McDuck: Sometimes I think Obama is half-Vulcan, like Spock. I like to
see politicians cry (except Boehner, who has some kind of disorder).
see politicians cry (except Boehner, who has some kind of disorder).
bismotwitter
Nov 10, 2012, 9:59:44 AM11/10/12
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@Don: Bobby Me needs to go far, far away. I sincerely hope that the
Clown College in Bristol doesn't hire him back for Baseball Tonight.
Clown College in Bristol doesn't hire him back for Baseball Tonight.
bismotwitter
Nov 10, 2012, 10:00:16 AM11/10/12
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@Don: I think crying shows strength of character. Remember Fred Patek?
bismotwitter
Nov 10, 2012, 10:00:27 AM11/10/12
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@Don: LOL!
Don Violette
Nov 11, 2012, 7:22:25 AM11/11/12
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<<bismotwitter)
# Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's extra
homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense. >>
the difference between a casual and real fan is that to the former the
thought that trading homers for walks is a good thing must sound insane
on it's face.
# Martin's offense goes up and down, but I'd gladly trade Salty's extra
homers for Russell's walks, clutchness, grit, and defense. >>
the difference between a casual and real fan is that to the former the
thought that trading homers for walks is a good thing must sound insane
on it's face.
Don Violette
Nov 11, 2012, 7:27:52 AM11/11/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Sox also in on Swisher, another perfect fit, either in RF or at 1B.
>>
also a long time biz super 'binky'. not that there's a thing wrong
with that.
'
# Sox also in on Swisher, another perfect fit, either in RF or at 1B.
>>
also a long time biz super 'binky'. not that there's a thing wrong
with that.
'
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:00:36 AM11/11/12
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@Don: Sure. Obviously, if Salty and Martin were identical, and we were
only trading 10 homers for 10 walks, it would be insanely stupid.
only trading 10 homers for 10 walks, it would be insanely stupid.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:01:41 AM11/11/12
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@Don: I believe that Salty would hit about 10 more homers, but Martin
would have a higher OBP, be superior defensively, and a leader.
would have a higher OBP, be superior defensively, and a leader.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:06:11 AM11/11/12
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@Don: I just see nothing out of Salty but homers. He swings from the
heels, is awful situationally, and shows me zero defensively.
heels, is awful situationally, and shows me zero defensively.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:06:57 AM11/11/12
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@Don: I just don't see the huge benefit of Salty's occasional homers,
in light of his deficiencies. He's not the answer, especially at $4M.
in light of his deficiencies. He's not the answer, especially at $4M.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:08:03 AM11/11/12
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@Don: Absolutely. Swisher would be perfect for this lineup, and he's
decent defensively despite looking awkward. Would love to get him.
decent defensively despite looking awkward. Would love to get him.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 12, 2012, 11:59:29 AM11/12/12
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On Sunday, November 11, 2012 11:00:40 AM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> @Don: Sure. Obviously, if Salty and Martin were identical, and we were
>
> only trading 10 homers for 10 walks, it would be insanely stupid.
right, but it's 15 walks, so it's a no-brainer?
> @Don: Sure. Obviously, if Salty and Martin were identical, and we were
>
> only trading 10 homers for 10 walks, it would be insanely stupid.
McDuck
Nov 12, 2012, 3:46:35 PM11/12/12
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Gnork wanted to trde the farm for him. I don't know what happened, but
now he is a really poor hitter. I'm happy he's been playing for NYY.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:30:22 PM11/12/12
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@McDuck: Salty's OPS has too little O, which is a lot more valuable
than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
nate
Nov 13, 2012, 10:24:55 AM11/13/12
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On Nov 12, 7:30 pm, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> @McDuck: Salty's OPS has too little O, which is a lot more valuable
> than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
JarrodSaltalamacchia BOS 449 325 221 .680
> @McDuck: Salty's OPS has too little O, which is a lot more valuable
> than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
RussellMartin NYY 492 349 225 .645
i'm not interested in Russell Martin anymore.
BrianMcCann ATL 490 356 211 .593
...not so much either.
*sigh*...we did have
KellyShoppach BOS 159 109 83 .761
- nate
PETER SHORTS
Nov 13, 2012, 10:56:22 AM11/13/12
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On Monday, November 12, 2012 7:30:23 PM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> @McDuck: Salty's OPS has too little O, which is a lot more valuable
>
> than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
martin also has more dp.
> @McDuck: Salty's OPS has too little O, which is a lot more valuable
>
> than the S. You need defense at catcher, and Martin's excellent.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:33:59 PM11/13/12
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@Nate: You can't judge catchers by their offensive stats, unless
you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
nate
Nov 13, 2012, 10:46:47 PM11/13/12
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On Nov 13, 7:34 pm, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> @Nate: You can't judge catchers by their offensive stats, unless
> you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
i know.
> @Nate: You can't judge catchers by their offensive stats, unless
> you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
it was just info....
- nate
bismotwitter
Nov 14, 2012, 7:36:31 AM11/14/12
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@Nate: Catcher's definitely the toughest position to judge with
numbers. There seems to be much more that isn't easy to measure.
numbers. There seems to be much more that isn't easy to measure.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 14, 2012, 1:47:23 PM11/14/12
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On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 7:34:02 PM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> @Nate: You can't judge catchers by their offensive stats, unless
>
> you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
then why do you keep slamming salty for his strikeouts and low obp?
> @Nate: You can't judge catchers by their offensive stats, unless
>
> you're playing that old spinner game All-Star Baseball.
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