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bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:01:35 PM11/12/12
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# CATCH OF THE DAY: Mike Trout unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year.
Cespedes and Darvish were #2-3 in the most obvious of all 2012 awards.
Cespedes and Darvish were #2-3 in the most obvious of all 2012 awards.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:02:48 PM11/12/12
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# I do not agree with Bryce Harper as NL Rookie of the Year. I believe
he won it more on talent, potential, and hype than actual performance.
he won it more on talent, potential, and hype than actual performance.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:03:22 PM11/12/12
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# My vote was for Wade Miley, who won 16 games for a lousy Arizona
team, yet amazingly was only 3rd, behind Harper and Todd Frazier.
team, yet amazingly was only 3rd, behind Harper and Todd Frazier.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:03:55 PM11/12/12
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# LONG MAY HE RUN: Happy 67th birthday to Neil Young, who never gets
old.
old.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:04:50 PM11/12/12
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# Boston wants Niese. The Mets want Salty. If Cherington can give
Alderson the right B-level pitching prospect, you have a deal.
Alderson the right B-level pitching prospect, you have a deal.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:05:06 PM11/12/12
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# Niese is not great, but he’s good—and improving. 26, lefty, good
Control. 13-9, 3.40, 113 ERA+, 1.17 WHIP, 3.16 K/BB in 2012.
Control. 13-9, 3.40, 113 ERA+, 1.17 WHIP, 3.16 K/BB in 2012.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:05:40 PM11/12/12
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# Understand, I’d trade Salty for a bag of potato chips--and would
never dream of trading a guy like Niese. But the Mets love Salty.
never dream of trading a guy like Niese. But the Mets love Salty.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:05:55 PM11/12/12
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# SHOWING SOME MUSCLE: Sox still in on Russell Martin! Goddammit, you
watch this guy play, you realize his value.
watch this guy play, you realize his value.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:06:24 PM11/12/12
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# Russell Martin is to Joe Girardi as Salty is to Mike Stanley.There’s
a master’s thesis in the answer if you have the right advisor.
a master’s thesis in the answer if you have the right advisor.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:06:41 PM11/12/12
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# Alex Ochoa, an outstanding coach and better person, says he�ll
probably take a year off to tend to his ailing mother.
probably take a year off to tend to his ailing mother.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:06:57 PM11/12/12
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# I like the way Mark Reynolds kills the Yanks, and he has some
defensive potential at 1B, but I don’t like the big strikeout guys.
defensive potential at 1B, but I don’t like the big strikeout guys.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:07:15 PM11/12/12
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# D’ANTONI AWARD: As this correspondent suggested, the Lakers tell Big
Chief Triangle to go f-ck himself and sign Mike D’Antoni.
Chief Triangle to go f-ck himself and sign Mike D’Antoni.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:07:30 PM11/12/12
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# D但ntoni basketball is fun, and Nash loves the system. Fun fact:when
Kobe was a kid, his favorite player was Mike D但ntoni.
Kobe was a kid, his favorite player was Mike D但ntoni.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:07:46 PM11/12/12
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# D’Antoni, you may recall, was a star in the Italian League, where he
played with Kobe’s dad, Jellybean Bryant.
played with Kobe’s dad, Jellybean Bryant.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:08:05 PM11/12/12
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# The real victim in all this is Holly Petraeus.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:09:41 PM11/12/12
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# Danny Woodhead is what he is--not a star, but a good role player.The
Jets could have really used him the last couple of seasons.
Jets could have really used him the last couple of seasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:10:27 PM11/12/12
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# Today’s inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is RHP Charles
Benjamin "Babe" Adams, who pitched 19 MLB seasons.
Benjamin "Babe" Adams, who pitched 19 MLB seasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:10:46 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was probably the first major leaguer to be called "Babe." He
got the nickname from female fans who found him attractive.
got the nickname from female fans who found him attractive.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:11:05 PM11/12/12
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# Adams (1906-07, 1909-16, 1918-26) was 194-140, 2.76 (118 ERA+). He
was also 3-0, 1.29 in the World Series, with 2 rings.
was also 3-0, 1.29 in the World Series, with 2 rings.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:11:29 PM11/12/12
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# Adams had a career 1.09 WHIP and led the NL 5 times. He averaged
1.29 BB/9 IP, the 2nd-lowest among post-1900 pitchers.
1.29 BB/9 IP, the 2nd-lowest among post-1900 pitchers.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:11:42 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was born in Tipton, Indiana, in 1882. He turned pro in 1905,
and pitched one game for the Cardinals in 1906.
and pitched one game for the Cardinals in 1906.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:11:56 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was sold to the Pirates in 1907, pitching 4 games, but didn�t
return to the majors until 1909.
return to the majors until 1909.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:12:11 PM11/12/12
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# Adams started 12 games and relieved 13 in 1909, going 12-3 with an
incredible 1.11 ERA (232 ERA+) and 2 saves.
incredible 1.11 ERA (232 ERA+) and 2 saves.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:12:25 PM11/12/12
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# The 27-year-old rookie became a World Series hero in 1909 (3-0,
1.33), helping Wagner’s Pirates beat Cobb’s Tigers.
1.33), helping Wagner’s Pirates beat Cobb’s Tigers.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:12:55 PM11/12/12
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# Adams pitched a shutout to clinch Game 7. He and John Lackey (2002)
are the only rookies to start and win Game 7 of the World Series.
are the only rookies to start and win Game 7 of the World Series.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:13:09 PM11/12/12
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# Adams quickly became one of the NL’s top starters, going 18-9, 2.24
(141 ERA+) and 22-12, 2.33 (147 ERA+) the next 2 seasons.
(141 ERA+) and 22-12, 2.33 (147 ERA+) the next 2 seasons.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:13:24 PM11/12/12
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# Adams pitched just 28 games in 1912 (11-8, 2.91), but was 21-10,
2.15 (140 ERA+) with 24 complete games in 1913.
2.15 (140 ERA+) with 24 complete games in 1913.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:13:40 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was just 27-30 in 1914-15. His ERAs look good by today’s
standards (2.51 and 2.87), but were around the Dead Ball average.
standards (2.51 and 2.87), but were around the Dead Ball average.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:13:56 PM11/12/12
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# Adams did set a record on July 17, 1914: he pitched a 21-inning
complete game without allowing a walk (though he lost, 3-1).
complete game without allowing a walk (though he lost, 3-1).
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:14:17 PM11/12/12
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# Adams’ slump--and shoulder--worsened in 1916, and he was released
after going 2-9, 5.72 (47 ERA+) in 16 appearances.
after going 2-9, 5.72 (47 ERA+) in 16 appearances.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:14:35 PM11/12/12
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# Adams regained his form in the minors, returned to the Pirates in
late 1918, and posted a fine 17-10, 1.98 (153 ERA+) mark in 1919.
late 1918, and posted a fine 17-10, 1.98 (153 ERA+) mark in 1919.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:14:53 PM11/12/12
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# One key reason why the Pirates took Adams back: at 35, he was exempt
from the draft; some younger players had to serve in WWI.
from the draft; some younger players had to serve in WWI.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:15:11 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was just as good with the advent of the lively ball: 17-13,
2.16 (150 ERA+) in 1920; 14-5, 2.64 (NL-best 145 ERA+) in 1921.
2.16 (150 ERA+) in 1920; 14-5, 2.64 (NL-best 145 ERA+) in 1921.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:15:30 PM11/12/12
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# Adams turned 40 in 1922. Despite allowing only 15 walks in 171 IP,
he slumped to 8-11, 3.57, and was 13-7, 4.42 the following year.
he slumped to 8-11, 3.57, and was 13-7, 4.42 the following year.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:15:44 PM11/12/12
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# Adams hung around 3 more years as a reliever and spot starter, and
won his second World Series in 1925 (pitching just one inning).
won his second World Series in 1925 (pitching just one inning).
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:15:59 PM11/12/12
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# Adams’ career ended abruptly at age 44 in 1926. He was released
after getting involved in a complicated player-management feud.
after getting involved in a complicated player-management feud.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:16:44 PM11/12/12
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# Adams was part of a group of players that asked VP Fred Clarke to
stop criticizing manager Bill McKechnie, and was deemed expendable.
stop criticizing manager Bill McKechnie, and was deemed expendable.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:16:56 PM11/12/12
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# Adams played and managed in the minors in 1927, and then went into
farming, before making a rather remarkable career change.
farming, before making a rather remarkable career change.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:17:11 PM11/12/12
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# Adams became, of all things, a foreign correspondent, reporting
overseas during both World War II and the Korean War.
overseas during both World War II and the Korean War.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:17:25 PM11/12/12
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# Adams died in 1968 at age 86. He lasted 15 years on the HOF ballot,
getting between 3% and 14% each time.
getting between 3% and 14% each time.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:17:39 PM11/12/12
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# Adams does pretty well on Bill James’ monitors and has 2 Hall of
Fame comps (Jack Chesbro and Stan Coveleski).
Fame comps (Jack Chesbro and Stan Coveleski).
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:17:53 PM11/12/12
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# Had Adams reached the majors earlier and not slumped from 1916-18,
he would’ve topped 200 wins and probably gotten in.
he would’ve topped 200 wins and probably gotten in.
Tristan daCunha
Nov 12, 2012, 7:25:23 PM11/12/12
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Tweet 11/12
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2012, 7:03pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
# LONG MAY HE RUN: Happy 67th birthday to Neil Young, who never gets
old.
********************************************
Another stoner/junkie who is resting on his laurels.
With his hat off, he looks just like chrome dome Bismo!!
Just sayin'....
Tristan daCunha
Nov 12, 2012, 7:22:13 PM11/12/12
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Tweet 11/12
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2012, 7:01pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
# CATCH OF THE DAY: Mike Trout unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year.
Cespedes and Darvish were #2-3 in the most obvious of all 2012 awards.
*********************************************
Shirley;, Youse were the winner of the Trouser Trout Award.
Collect yer prize @ Mom's Chowder Pot.
Just sayin',,,
Don Violette
Nov 13, 2012, 7:16:14 AM11/13/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# CATCH OF THE DAY: Mike Trout unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year.
Cespedes and Darvish were #2-3 in the most obvious of all 2012 awards.
>>
and is mike the leader to match fred lynn?
# CATCH OF THE DAY: Mike Trout unanimously wins AL Rookie of the Year.
Cespedes and Darvish were #2-3 in the most obvious of all 2012 awards.
>>
--
"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 13, 2012, 7:18:30 AM11/13/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# I do not agree with Bryce Harper as NL Rookie of the Year. I believe
he won it more on talent, potential, and hype than actual performance.
>>
but haven't you had issues with harper right from day one?
# I do not agree with Bryce Harper as NL Rookie of the Year. I believe
he won it more on talent, potential, and hype than actual performance.
>>
but haven't you had issues with harper right from day one?
Don Violette
Nov 13, 2012, 7:24:37 AM11/13/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Alex Ochoa, an outstanding coach and better person, says he'll
probably take a year off to tend to his ailing mother. >>
in the morbid humor department it almost sounds like he expects her to
die within the year.
# Alex Ochoa, an outstanding coach and better person, says he'll
probably take a year off to tend to his ailing mother. >>
in the morbid humor department it almost sounds like he expects her to
die within the year.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 13, 2012, 10:48:51 AM11/13/12
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On Monday, November 12, 2012 7:03:23 PM UTC-5, bismotwitter wrote:
> # My vote was for Wade Miley, who won 16 games for a lousy Arizona
>
> team, yet amazingly was only 3rd, behind Harper and Todd Frazier.
miley came in 2nd.
> # My vote was for Wade Miley, who won 16 games for a lousy Arizona
>
> team, yet amazingly was only 3rd, behind Harper and Todd Frazier.
miley came in 2nd.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:35:42 PM11/13/12
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@Don: Not sure. This is one of the most fascinating and potentially
close MVP races of all-time. I truly have no idea who'll win.
close MVP races of all-time. I truly have no idea who'll win.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:36:16 PM11/13/12
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@Don: I don't like Harper's attitude and personality. He does hustle,
but he's brash and cocky. He's also 19, so it can be forgiven.
but he's brash and cocky. He's also 19, so it can be forgiven.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:37:01 PM11/13/12
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@Don: I do think Harper has more potential than anyone this side of
Trout. But the award's supposed to be based on 2012, not 2013-30.
Trout. But the award's supposed to be based on 2012, not 2013-30.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:38:44 PM11/13/12
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@Don: Wade Miley may well be a flash in the pan. But he was 6th in
wins (16-11) and 10th in ERA (3.33), and that's very impressive to me.
wins (16-11) and 10th in ERA (3.33), and that's very impressive to me.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:39:30 PM11/13/12
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@Don: FWIW, Harper was the leading rookie based on WAR, so I can
understand why some would choose him. I'd still go Miley 1st.
understand why some would choose him. I'd still go Miley 1st.
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:40:05 PM11/13/12
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@Don: Sadly, that is probably the case. I hope Ochoa will return to
the Red Sox when he's ready. He's an exceptional person.
the Red Sox when he's ready. He's an exceptional person.
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