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bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:37:30 AM11/11/12
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# Christina and I salute and give thanks to all the veterans, living
and deceased, who served the United States of America.
and deceased, who served the United States of America.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:39:36 AM11/11/12
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# The only possible outcome of Dallas-Philly is a tie.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:41:27 AM11/11/12
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# Hernandez is actually out, but Shiancoe was activated and could
score a touchdown.
score a touchdown.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:42:49 AM11/11/12
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# It is a measure of how far the Red Sox have fallen that most of my
joy comes from *getting rid* of uniformed personnel.
joy comes from *getting rid* of uniformed personnel.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:43:32 AM11/11/12
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# The Punto trade was thrilling because it gave us new flexibility and
rid us of the despicable Beckett and disappointing Crawford.
rid us of the despicable Beckett and disappointing Crawford.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:44:02 AM11/11/12
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# And let's face it, I wasn't exactly wearing a long black veil when
Adrian Gonzalez started appearing in Dodger lineups.
Adrian Gonzalez started appearing in Dodger lineups.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:44:35 AM11/11/12
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# Bobby Me's departure made everyone happy, and I didn't give a rat's
arse about Bogar or Magadan.
arse about Bogar or Magadan.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:45:10 AM11/11/12
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# Even if Farrell wasn't my first or second or third or fourth choice,
the idea of getting rid of Aviles left me smiling for days.
the idea of getting rid of Aviles left me smiling for days.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:46:20 AM11/11/12
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# And if Salty is traded, I will be even happier. Cody is a good guy,
but he's also a hacker. We could actually have decent OBPs again.
but he's also a hacker. We could actually have decent OBPs again.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:47:23 AM11/11/12
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# Let's not forget the excruciating Dice-K. Or Cook, whose losses at
least don't take long, or Padilla, who should be in a jail cell.
least don't take long, or Padilla, who should be in a jail cell.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:48:18 AM11/11/12
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# Good Christ, if they can dump Lackey and Aceves, it'll be the best
offseason since we got Schilling and Foulke.
offseason since we got Schilling and Foulke.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:48:37 AM11/11/12
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# Today's inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Mickey
Tettleton, a switch-hitting catcher who played from 1984-97.
Tettleton, a switch-hitting catcher who played from 1984-97.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:48:53 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton was nicknamed Fruit Loops, because he once claimed that
the breakfast cereal helped him hit home runs.
the breakfast cereal helped him hit home runs.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:49:07 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton was a reincarnation of Gene Tenace: low average, lots of
walks, good power, not-so-good catching defense.
walks, good power, not-so-good catching defense.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:49:27 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton: .241/.369/.449 (122 OPS+) with 245 HR and 949 BB.
Tenace: .241/.388/.429 (136 OPS+) with 201 HR and 984 BB.
Tenace: .241/.388/.429 (136 OPS+) with 201 HR and 984 BB.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:49:44 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton made 2 All-Star teams, but unlike World Series hero
Tenace, only appeared in the playoffs once, losing in the 1st round.
Tenace, only appeared in the playoffs once, losing in the 1st round.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:50:25 AM11/11/12
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# Still, as Bill James noted, teams Tettleton joined tended to improve
drastically--and fall off after the underrated catcher left.
drastically--and fall off after the underrated catcher left.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:50:40 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton was born in Oklahoma 52 years ago, attended Oklahoma
State, and was drafted by Oakland (5th round, 1981).
State, and was drafted by Oakland (5th round, 1981).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:50:55 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton was named after another slugging Oklahoman, Mickey Mantle,
and emulated #7 by learning how to switch-hit.
and emulated #7 by learning how to switch-hit.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:51:10 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton played 33 games with the A's in 1984. He had exactly 211
at-bats in each of the next 3 seasons, serving as a backup C.
at-bats in each of the next 3 seasons, serving as a backup C.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:51:26 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton hit just .221/.324/.354 with Oakland, was released in
spring training 1988, and signed with the Orioles as a free agent.
spring training 1988, and signed with the Orioles as a free agent.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:51:41 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton hit pretty well as a backup in 1988, and earned more
playing time in 1989, batting .258/.369/.509 (150 OPS+) with 26 HR.
playing time in 1989, batting .258/.369/.509 (150 OPS+) with 26 HR.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:51:57 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton, a true "3 Outcomes" hitter, had 106 walks, 160 Ks, and 15
HR in 1990, but his .223 average and iffy defense sealed his fate.
HR in 1990, but his .223 average and iffy defense sealed his fate.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:52:11 AM11/11/12
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# Baltimore traded Tettleton to Detroit in 1991, and he responded with
a .263/.387/.491 (140 OPS+) line (31 HR, 89 RBI, 101 BB).
a .263/.387/.491 (140 OPS+) line (31 HR, 89 RBI, 101 BB).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:52:29 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton led the AL with 122 walks in 1992, hitting .238/.379/.469
(137 OPS+) with 32 homers and 83 RBI.
(137 OPS+) with 32 homers and 83 RBI.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:52:57 AM11/11/12
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# After 1992, Detroit began using Tettleton at other positions (DH,
1B, LF, RF), valuing his offense more than his catching.
1B, LF, RF), valuing his offense more than his catching.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:53:25 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton repeated the 32 HR in 1993, driving in a career high 110
runs, walking 109 times, and hitting .238/.379/.469 (137 OPS+).
runs, walking 109 times, and hitting .238/.379/.469 (137 OPS+).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:53:40 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton had a career-best .419 OBP in strike-shortened 1994,
batting .248 with a 128 OPS+, 17 HR, and 97 walks in 107 games.
batting .248 with a 128 OPS+, 17 HR, and 97 walks in 107 games.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:53:53 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton signed with Texas as a free agent in 1995. The Rangers
used him as a RF-DH, since Ivan Rodriguez was behind the plate.
used him as a RF-DH, since Ivan Rodriguez was behind the plate.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:54:06 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton had his third 32 HR season in 1995 and set a career high
with a .510 SLG. He had a .396 OBP, 132 OPS+, and drew 107 walks.
with a .510 SLG. He had a .396 OBP, 132 OPS+, and drew 107 walks.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:54:19 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton made the playoffs for the first and only time in 1996,
hitting .246/.366/.450 (102 OPS+) with 24 HR, 83 RBI, and 95 walks.
hitting .246/.366/.450 (102 OPS+) with 24 HR, 83 RBI, and 95 walks.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:54:32 AM11/11/12
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# The 36-year-old Tettleton played just 17 games in 1997, going
4-for-44, before abruptly retiring in July.
4-for-44, before abruptly retiring in July.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:54:45 AM11/11/12
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# Tettleton is a regular on the celebrity golf circuit, and his son
Tyler plays quarterback for the University of Ohio.
Tyler plays quarterback for the University of Ohio.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 10:57:30 AM11/11/12
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# I don't care who Phil Jackson is, it's insane to give the guy full
personnel power and make road trips optional. Hire D'Antoni.
personnel power and make road trips optional. Hire D'Antoni.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:35:35 AM11/11/12
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# It's true that Justin Beaver has been dumped by that Gomez girl.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:36:34 AM11/11/12
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# SUBWAY FOR JARROD? Salty tells confidantes that he expects to be
traded by Christmas. Mets continue to be the rumored destination.
traded by Christmas. Mets continue to be the rumored destination.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 11:51:01 AM11/11/12
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# Manny Ramirez will start at right guard for the Denver Broncos
today.
today.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:00:42 PM11/11/12
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# Dumbass Chargers blow another game. Rivers giveth, and Rivers taketh
away.
away.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:02:04 PM11/11/12
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# Broncos and Ravens in blowout wins--gonna call 'em both before the
final gun.
final gun.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:03:35 PM11/11/12
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# Vikings--without Harvin--stun the dumbass Lions, and something is
wrong with Elite Eli Manning, who's getting thumped by Cincy.
wrong with Elite Eli Manning, who's getting thumped by Cincy.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:05:08 PM11/11/12
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# SAINTS ALIVE! New Orleans beats the Falcons, who had been the last
undefeated team. Jimmy Graham 2 TDs, 146 yards (if you're counting).
undefeated team. Jimmy Graham 2 TDs, 146 yards (if you're counting).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:16:17 PM11/11/12
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# Can you be upset even though you win a divisional game? Ask the
Pats. They almost had an epic collapse, but held on.
Pats. They almost had an epic collapse, but held on.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:16:55 PM11/11/12
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# But boy, New England played absolutely no defense, and they had
trouble closing out a game with a lead. But a win is a win in the NFL.
trouble closing out a game with a lead. But a win is a win in the NFL.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:20:14 PM11/11/12
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# Two Florida results nobody really cares about: Titans crushed the
Dull Fins, and Obama beat Romney.
Dull Fins, and Obama beat Romney.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:23:00 PM11/11/12
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# Obama won, 332-206. Last time, he won, 365-173, but his margin was
bigger than either of George W. Bush's wins (286-251 and 271-266).
bigger than either of George W. Bush's wins (286-251 and 271-266).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 4:24:00 PM11/11/12
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# I would classify the Clinton and Reagan wins as blowouts, as well as
George H.W. Bush's victory in 1988 (over Dukakis).
George H.W. Bush's victory in 1988 (over Dukakis).
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:38:59 PM11/11/12
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# SUICIDE WATCH: Refs cost Rams win, settle for tie against the
heavily favored suicide pool darling Forty Niners.
heavily favored suicide pool darling Forty Niners.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:39:55 PM11/11/12
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# REID IT AND WEEP: On the other hand, the refs actually gave Dez
Bryant a break, and then Dallas scored 3 return TDs over the Iggles.
Bryant a break, and then Dallas scored 3 return TDs over the Iggles.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:41:29 PM11/11/12
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# What time is it? Tebow Time. Jets D played great early on, but their
offense has less power than LIPA. Sanchez is an abomination.
offense has less power than LIPA. Sanchez is an abomination.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:42:25 PM11/11/12
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# Has the Jets' talent declined rapidly, thanks to questionable moves,
wasted draft picks, and players not stepping up? Absolutely.
wasted draft picks, and players not stepping up? Absolutely.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:42:56 PM11/11/12
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# But here's the deal with 1st round QBs: half of them make it, half
of them don't, and you can tell which is which pretty quickly.
of them don't, and you can tell which is which pretty quickly.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:43:46 PM11/11/12
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# Sanchez was never good, and he's regressed. Tebow is a weird cat,
but as Leia told Kenobi, he's their only hope.
but as Leia told Kenobi, he's their only hope.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:44:49 PM11/11/12
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# Dirty little secret about Coughlin's Giants? They always have good
1st halves, and then usually collapse, or sometimes win Super Bowl.
1st halves, and then usually collapse, or sometimes win Super Bowl.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:45:39 PM11/11/12
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# Five of us left in suicide, and we all picked the Steelers. If they
don't win, then I guess the guy who picked the Niners stays alive.
don't win, then I guess the guy who picked the Niners stays alive.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:46:22 PM11/11/12
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# Chase Headley is a good player, and I like him, but I wouldn't give
him a longterm big money deal.
him a longterm big money deal.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:46:59 PM11/11/12
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# MR. KARDASHIAN: Humphries grabs 21 boards as the Brooklyn Nets beat
Orlando. Not an impressive win, but we'll take it. We're 3-2.
Orlando. Not an impressive win, but we'll take it. We're 3-2.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:49:21 PM11/11/12
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# Look, I love Eli Manning, but you'd have to be blind not to notice
that something's amiss.
that something's amiss.
bismotwitter
Nov 11, 2012, 8:50:16 PM11/11/12
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# TATE GALLERY: Golden Tate is a fun player. Threw a TD and caught
another, and jumped over a couple of defenders.
another, and jumped over a couple of defenders.
shananagin
Nov 12, 2012, 5:43:34 AM11/12/12
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"bismotwitter" wrote in message
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# Good Christ, if they can dump Lackey and Aceves, it'll be the best
offseason since we got Schilling and Foulke
I disagree with the above. Lackey was great before and we signed him not
knowing he was damaged... I am hoping he'll be comeback player of the year
and Aceves is pretty good IMHO. He gets pumped up ... gotta love that even
when he is playing for a cellar dweller type team.
Don Violette
Nov 12, 2012, 6:57:39 AM11/12/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
and thermonuclear bombs'.
--
"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"!!!
# Can you be upset even though you win a divisional game? Ask the Pats.
They almost had an epic collapse, but held on.>>
AS the old saying goes 'almost only counts in horseshoes, hand grenades,
They almost had an epic collapse, but held on.>>
and thermonuclear bombs'.
--
"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 12, 2012, 7:08:42 AM11/12/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
rhyme with 'roid'?
# Manny Ramirez will start at right guard for the Denver Broncos today.
>>
obviously not the former baseball player or you would have made his name
>>
rhyme with 'roid'?
Wayback1918
Nov 12, 2012, 7:19:21 AM11/12/12
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Player of Year"?
The Red Sox must have big comebacks from Lackey, Lester, Ellsbury,
Bard and Bailey....and medium size ones from Buchholz and Pedroia.
Considering that they have already cleaned house a bit, that's a lot
of under-achievement
Don Violette
Nov 12, 2012, 7:21:28 AM11/12/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
so far it sounds like an offseason of addition by subtraction.
# Good Christ, if they can dump Lackey and Aceves, it'll be the best
offseason since we got Schilling and Foulke. >>
so far it sounds like an offseason of addition by subtraction.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:22:52 PM11/12/12
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@Don: The Pats' defense should be nuclear bombed. It is an
embarrassment to the sport and Belichick.
embarrassment to the sport and Belichick.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:23:35 PM11/12/12
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@Don: Correct! This Manny Ramirez is a backup lineman, now starting,
and presumably clean.
and presumably clean.
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:25:21 PM11/12/12
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@Wayback: Sad but true. Lackey is rubbish. I hate having him on the
roster, and hope he'll merely be bad (a huge improvement over 2011).
roster, and hope he'll merely be bad (a huge improvement over 2011).
bismotwitter
Nov 12, 2012, 7:26:11 PM11/12/12
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@Don: Absolutely. A good GM--the jury is still out on Ben, of
course--can fill these holes with much better ballplayers.
course--can fill these holes with much better ballplayers.
Don Violette
Nov 13, 2012, 7:11:01 AM11/13/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
# Tettleton was nicknamed Fruit Loops, because he once claimed that the
breakfast cereal helped him hit home runs. >>
interesting, 'fruit loops' is also the nickname given to howard on big
bang theory when he was an astronaut.
# Tettleton was nicknamed Fruit Loops, because he once claimed that the
breakfast cereal helped him hit home runs. >>
interesting, 'fruit loops' is also the nickname given to howard on big
bang theory when he was an astronaut.
PETER SHORTS
Nov 13, 2012, 10:45:48 AM11/13/12
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Tristan daCunha
Nov 13, 2012, 6:21:12 PM11/13/12
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Hey Petah; Whyd'youse think TEE got shed of him?
He was a "maybe" when they signed him and he did well, but not "well
enough".
Since the Sawx are allus nippin' at our heels, we leaved youse have him.
Now it can be told!
The Sawx doan know shit about ballplayers.
Somewhere in the Galapagos is yer dream team, jest waitin' to be brung
up!
Howz yer string of Convenience staws doin'?
Just askin'...
He was a "maybe" when they signed him and he did well, but not "well
enough".
Since the Sawx are allus nippin' at our heels, we leaved youse have him.
Now it can be told!
The Sawx doan know shit about ballplayers.
Somewhere in the Galapagos is yer dream team, jest waitin' to be brung
up!
Howz yer string of Convenience staws doin'?
Just askin'...
bismotwitter
Nov 13, 2012, 7:34:54 PM11/13/12
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@Don: And Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. He and Mike Francesa were referred to
by Don Imus as "Fatso and Fruit Loops."
by Don Imus as "Fatso and Fruit Loops."
PETER SHORTS
Nov 14, 2012, 1:40:14 PM11/14/12
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Tristan daCunha
Nov 14, 2012, 9:03:43 PM11/14/12
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Not Lackey. Aceves!
I love your feminine side, Petah.
You are so malleable...
Just sayin'...
I love your feminine side, Petah.
You are so malleable...
Just sayin'...
PETER SHORTS
Nov 15, 2012, 11:45:37 AM11/15/12
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