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bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:17:26 AM10/6/12
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# DO THE HUCKLE-BUCK! Showalter leads the Cardiac O's into the ALCS
with a stunning win over the Rangers.
with a stunning win over the Rangers.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:18:09 AM10/6/12
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# He is a good man, but it is time to fire Ron Washington. He just
didn't get it done when it counted. Folks, they blew a big lead.
didn't get it done when it counted. Folks, they blew a big lead.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:19:04 AM10/6/12
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# Josh Hamilton's Texas career ends with a whimper. He now awaits a
nine-figure check from a fellow name of Tom Werner.
nine-figure check from a fellow name of Tom Werner.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:21:19 AM10/6/12
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# Joe Girardi is leaning towards this lineup: Ich, Jete, Al, Robbie,
Tex, Grandy, Swish, Russ, and Noonie.
Tex, Grandy, Swish, Russ, and Noonie.
Wayback1918
Oct 6, 2012, 9:26:10 AM10/6/12
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On Oct 6, 9:18 am, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> # He is a good man, but it is time to fire Ron Washington. He just
> didn't get it done when it counted. Folks, they blew a big lead.
Did he pull a Grady Little and a Terry Francona in the same season?
> # He is a good man, but it is time to fire Ron Washington. He just
> didn't get it done when it counted. Folks, they blew a big lead.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:30:49 AM10/6/12
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# One guy you don't want to piss off is Gyp Rosetti.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:36:32 AM10/6/12
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# Today's inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Cy Seymour,
a center fielder who had one of MLB's oddest careers.
a center fielder who had one of MLB's oddest careers.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:36:53 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour was a lefty pitcher from 1896-1900, and not a bad one, going
61-56, 3.73 (102 ERA+), before he hurt his arm.
61-56, 3.73 (102 ERA+), before he hurt his arm.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:37:10 AM10/6/12
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# Like Denton Young, James Seymour got the nickname Cy (short for
Cyclone) because he threw extremely hard.
Cyclone) because he threw extremely hard.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:37:24 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour played CF from 1901-10, plus a few games in 1913, and hit
.303/.347/.405 (119 OPS+), while stealing 222 bases.
.303/.347/.405 (119 OPS+), while stealing 222 bases.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:37:38 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour joined the New York Giants in 1896, at age 23. going 2-4 as
a spare pitcher, and filling in once as an outfielder.
a spare pitcher, and filling in once as an outfielder.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:37:54 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour made the Giants' rotation in 1897. He was 18-14, 3.27 (127
ERA+), leading the NL in both walks and strikeouts.
ERA+), leading the NL in both walks and strikeouts.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:38:11 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour went 25-19, 3.18 (110 ERA+) in 1898, completing 39 of 43
starts, leading the NL in BB and SO (239) again.
starts, leading the NL in BB and SO (239) again.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:38:24 AM10/6/12
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# In one stretch in 1898, Seymour pitched three games in two days
against Baltimore, earning the praise of John McGraw.
against Baltimore, earning the praise of John McGraw.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:38:46 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour was not universally beloved as a pitcher, due to his
wildness; he was said to have a "$10,000 arm and zero-cent head."
wildness; he was said to have a "$10,000 arm and zero-cent head."
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:38:59 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour led the league in walks but not strikeouts in 1899, and his
record slipped to 14-18, 3.56 (105 ERA+).
record slipped to 14-18, 3.56 (105 ERA+).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:39:16 AM10/6/12
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# Injuries all but ended Seymour's mound career in 1900 (he pitched
once in relief in 1901), and he was sent to the minors.
once in relief in 1901), and he was sent to the minors.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:39:30 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour jumped to the new American League's Baltimore Orioles (now
the Yankees), managed by McGraw, in 1901.
the Yankees), managed by McGraw, in 1901.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:39:47 AM10/6/12
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# McGraw used the 28-year-old Seymour in CF. He hit .303 with 38 SB
and 84 runs--good for a novice, but just a 93 OPS+.
and 84 runs--good for a novice, but just a 93 OPS+.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:40:33 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour struggled in 1902 and was released in July--but not because
of his play. He was a pawn in the ugly game of syndicate ownership.
of his play. He was a pawn in the ugly game of syndicate ownership.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:40:51 AM10/6/12
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# The Orioles owner had sold his team to a group led by, believe it or
not, the owners of the NL's Giants and Reds.
not, the owners of the NL's Giants and Reds.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:41:18 AM10/6/12
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# After the sale, HOFers McGraw, Duke Bresnahan, and Joe McGinnity
jumped to the Giants. Seymour and HOFer Joe Kelley went to the Reds.
jumped to the Giants. Seymour and HOFer Joe Kelley went to the Reds.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:41:34 AM10/6/12
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# In any case, Seymour seemed like a new player in Cincinnati, hitting
.340/.378/.414 (136 OPS+) the rest of the season.
.340/.378/.414 (136 OPS+) the rest of the season.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:41:48 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour was even better in 1903: .342/.382/.478 (134 OPS+), 85 runs,
15 triples, 72 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.
15 triples, 72 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:42:02 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour slipped to .313/.352/.439 in 1904, but offense leaguewide
declined; his OPS+ actually improved to 135.
declined; his OPS+ actually improved to 135.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:42:16 AM10/6/12
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# In 1905 Seymour had one of the most dominant seasons of the Deadball
Era, one that's frankly hard to comprehend.
Era, one that's frankly hard to comprehend.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:42:30 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour led the NL in BA (.377), SLG (.559), OPS+ (182), hits (219),
2B (40), 3B (21), total bases (321), and RBI (121).
2B (40), 3B (21), total bases (321), and RBI (121).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:42:48 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour was one homer from the Triple Crown; his eight were second
in the NL (as was his .429 on-base percentage).
in the NL (as was his .429 on-base percentage).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:43:09 AM10/6/12
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# There was no MVP award in 1905. Had it existed, Seymour would likely
have won, or finished second to Hans Wagner.
have won, or finished second to Hans Wagner.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:43:30 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour's .377 average in 1905 remains a single-season record for
the Reds; he also holds their career mark (.333).
the Reds; he also holds their career mark (.333).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:43:44 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour got off to a slow start in 1906 and was sold back to the
Giants (and McGraw) for a then-record $10,000.
Giants (and McGraw) for a then-record $10,000.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:43:57 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour batted .320/.365/.431 (146 OPS+) after the sale, salvaging
his season stats.
his season stats.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:44:10 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour hit .294 with a 132 OPS+ in 1907. He had 92 RBI in 1908,
though his slash stats fell to .267/.306/.339 (102 OPS+).
though his slash stats fell to .267/.306/.339 (102 OPS+).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:44:25 AM10/6/12
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# Fred Merkle's boner on 9/23/08 made him one of baseball's biggest
goats, but Seymour also cost the Giants that pennant.
goats, but Seymour also cost the Giants that pennant.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:44:44 AM10/6/12
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# In the replayed Cubs-Giants game after the Merkle tie, Seymour
misjudged a fly ball, allowing 3 huge runs to score.
misjudged a fly ball, allowing 3 huge runs to score.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:45:09 AM10/6/12
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# Legend had it that Christy Mathewson had told Seymour to back up,
but Cy refused. However, the Big Six always denied that story.
but Cy refused. However, the Big Six always denied that story.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:45:24 AM10/6/12
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# Aside from that costly misplay, Seymour was generally regarded as a
good, but not great, defensive center fielder.
good, but not great, defensive center fielder.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:45:41 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour transitioned to a reserve role in 1909, hitting
.311/.369/.400 (138 OPS+), though he struggled in 1910.
.311/.369/.400 (138 OPS+), though he struggled in 1910.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:45:53 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour played for the minor league Baltimore Orioles in 1911, and
spent all of 1912 and most of 1913 in the bushes.
spent all of 1912 and most of 1913 in the bushes.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:46:06 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour did play 39 games for the Boston Braves in 1913, hitting
.178, ending his major league career at age 40.
.178, ending his major league career at age 40.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:46:19 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour made a brief minor league comeback in 1918, and worked in
shipyards to help the military in World War I.
shipyards to help the military in World War I.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:46:31 AM10/6/12
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# Unfortunately, Seymour contracted tuberculosis at a shipyard, and he
died in 1919 at just 46 years of age.
died in 1919 at just 46 years of age.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:46:45 AM10/6/12
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# Seymour got one HOF vote in 1945, but didn't play long enough in CF
to merit entry. He made the Reds HOF in 1998.
to merit entry. He made the Reds HOF in 1998.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:47:01 AM10/6/12
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# If nothing else, Seymour was one of the best combination
pitcher-players ever, along with Ruth and Caruthers.
pitcher-players ever, along with Ruth and Caruthers.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:50:25 AM10/6/12
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# When Ortiz and Matsuzaka become free agents, the longest-tenured Sox
on the 40-man roster will be, Lester, Pedroia, Ellsbury, Buchholz.
on the 40-man roster will be, Lester, Pedroia, Ellsbury, Buchholz.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:51:35 AM10/6/12
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# But do you know who will have been on the 40-man roster 5th-longest?
Felix Doubront! Then Tazawa, Bard, Iglesias, Lackey, and Kalish.
Felix Doubront! Then Tazawa, Bard, Iglesias, Lackey, and Kalish.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:56:53 AM10/6/12
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@Wayback: Great comparison! Never thought of it, but yes! Plus he was
John McNamara last year!
John McNamara last year!
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:58:28 AM10/6/12
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# My number one wish for the Red Sox is that they retire Pedro
Martinez's #45. Number two is that they hire Pedro in some capacity.
Martinez's #45. Number two is that they hire Pedro in some capacity.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:59:40 AM10/6/12
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# Just to clarify, my tweets on John Farrell are not meant to bash the
guy or his qualifications, but merely skepticism that he's THE guy.
guy or his qualifications, but merely skepticism that he's THE guy.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:00:28 AM10/6/12
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# Farrell could very well become a great manager. He's had a diverse
career and I respect him very much. I just want more of a search.
career and I respect him very much. I just want more of a search.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:01:15 AM10/6/12
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# I'm also skeptical of Werner signing an injury-prone addict to a
9-figure contract, but I hope I'm wrong about that too.
9-figure contract, but I hope I'm wrong about that too.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:05:10 AM10/6/12
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# WAR, WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? Pedroia led the 2012 Red Sox with a 4.6
WAR. That's the lowest by a Sox leader since Fred Lynn in 1980 (4.5).
WAR. That's the lowest by a Sox leader since Fred Lynn in 1980 (4.5).
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:07:19 AM10/6/12
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# The 2012 Red Sox scored 734 runs, their fewest in a non-strike year
since 1993. They gave up their most runs since 2006.
since 1993. They gave up their most runs since 2006.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 11:32:55 AM10/6/12
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# WINNER AND STILL CHAMPION! Congratulations to ABC weatherman Sam
Champion and his boyfriend on their engagement.
Champion and his boyfriend on their engagement.
Tristan daCunha
Oct 6, 2012, 12:42:44 PM10/6/12
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Tweet 10/6
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Sat, Oct 6, 2012, 11:32am
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
# WINNER AND STILL CHAMPION! Congratulations to ABC weatherman Sam
Champion and his boyfriend on their engagement.
******************************************
Champion and his boyfriend on their engagement.
And Shirley was the ring bearer.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:13:04 PM10/6/12
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# WHEELS DOWN: Indians release ex-Red Sock Dan Wheeler.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:14:30 PM10/6/12
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# RUN DMC: Darnell McDonald will leave the Yankees organization and
become a free agent. Boston has interest in him as a potential coach.
become a free agent. Boston has interest in him as a potential coach.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:17:13 PM10/6/12
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# Predicted 2013 Red Sox team: Martin C, Morneau 1B, Pedroia 2B, Drew
SS, Middlebrooks 3B, Hamilton LF, Ellsbury CF, Choo RF, Ortiz DH.
SS, Middlebrooks 3B, Hamilton LF, Ellsbury CF, Choo RF, Ortiz DH.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:19:36 PM10/6/12
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# I'm not sure who the pitchers will be. Best guess is a rotation of
Lester, Buchholz, Haren, Lackey, and Doubront. Possibly Niese.
Lester, Buchholz, Haren, Lackey, and Doubront. Possibly Niese.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:20:14 PM10/6/12
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# Bullpen? Who the f-ck knows? Bailey will probably get another chance
to close, and Morales should be in the LOOGY mix.
to close, and Morales should be in the LOOGY mix.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:22:20 PM10/6/12
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# As a disciple of Earl Weaver, I'd love to see Boston break Rubby in
as a long reliever. God damn, that kid has heat.
as a long reliever. God damn, that kid has heat.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:23:23 PM10/6/12
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# One dark horse for next year's pen is Alex Wilson. While his AAA
stats weren't great, he was utterly dominant down the stretch.
stats weren't great, he was utterly dominant down the stretch.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 2:26:21 PM10/6/12
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# MANNING UP: Peyton has not thrown an interception in 15 of the 16
quarters he's played this season. All 3 were in 1st quarter vs. ATL.
quarters he's played this season. All 3 were in 1st quarter vs. ATL.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:42:07 PM10/6/12
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# BREAKING NEWS: TERRY FRANCONA HIRED BY CLEVELAND, A TEAM HIS FATHER
TITO ONCE STARRED FOR.
TITO ONCE STARRED FOR.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:44:00 PM10/6/12
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# I'm glad Francona is back in the dugout, though I'm not sure the
Indians are the most desirable job out there.
Indians are the most desirable job out there.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:44:31 PM10/6/12
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# Detroit pretty much owns the Central, and the White Sox are always
competitive, and the Royals are on the upswing.
competitive, and the Royals are on the upswing.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:45:26 PM10/6/12
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# Not that these teams are superpowers--and Minnesota is garbage--but
Cleveland has limited MLB talent, a modest budget, and a so-so farm.
Cleveland has limited MLB talent, a modest budget, and a so-so farm.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:46:43 PM10/6/12
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# Of course, two rumored openings seem to have shut (Angels and
Tigers), and if Tito's itching to manage then maybe Cleveland rocks.
Tigers), and if Tito's itching to manage then maybe Cleveland rocks.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 5:47:38 PM10/6/12
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# If nothing else, I'm glad I won't have to field "what about Tito"
tweets for the Boston job, the ship of which has long sailed.
tweets for the Boston job, the ship of which has long sailed.
Don Violette
Oct 6, 2012, 6:04:31 PM10/6/12
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<<(bismotwitter)
--
"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"!!!
# The 2012 Red Sox scored 734 runs, their fewest in a non-strike year
since 1993. They gave up their most runs since 2006. >>
Bet I know who managed in '93.
since 1993. They gave up their most runs since 2006. >>
--
"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"!!!
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:39:16 PM10/6/12
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# JUSTIN TIME: Verlander spins another playoff gem, shaking off a
Covelli leadoff homer to beat the upstart A's, 3-1, in Game One.
Covelli leadoff homer to beat the upstart A's, 3-1, in Game One.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:39:38 PM10/6/12
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# This is why Yankee haters root for Detroit. They are a tough team
come October, let me tell you!
come October, let me tell you!
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:47:58 PM10/6/12
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# Sources close to Craig Breslow indicate that the reliever doesn't
mind giving Josh Hamilton #32, and will not ask for compensation.
mind giving Josh Hamilton #32, and will not ask for compensation.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:51:46 PM10/6/12
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# Let's play the random MP3 game. First song, Nils Lofgren covering
Neil Young's "Like a Hurricane." #2, Johnny and June Cash, "Jackson."
Neil Young's "Like a Hurricane." #2, Johnny and June Cash, "Jackson."
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:52:46 PM10/6/12
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# Next, David Sancious, "Run." Rolling Stones, "Harlem Shuffle." Sweet
Baby James Taylor with a great classic, "Fire and Rain."
Baby James Taylor with a great classic, "Fire and Rain."
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:53:43 PM10/6/12
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# Here comes Cyndi Lauper, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." Number seven,
his Bobness, Bob Dylan, warbling "Everything is Broken."
his Bobness, Bob Dylan, warbling "Everything is Broken."
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:54:43 PM10/6/12
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# Sinatra, "The September of My Years." Bruce Springsteen from some
bootleg, "Ramrod." And #10, Graham Parker, "You Can't be too Strong."
bootleg, "Ramrod." And #10, Graham Parker, "You Can't be too Strong."
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 9:58:06 PM10/6/12
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# With Francona in Cleveland, Sandy Alomar Jr. is in play for Boston.
So is Acta, but he's better suited as a bench coach.
So is Acta, but he's better suited as a bench coach.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:00:23 PM10/6/12
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@bluejayfanatic: No, WE'D be giving YOU compensation, believe it or
not! Aviles is already thinking of messages to put on his eyeblack.
not! Aviles is already thinking of messages to put on his eyeblack.
bismotwitter
Oct 6, 2012, 10:02:32 PM10/6/12
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@Don: Unfortunately so do I. He managed about as well as he threw to
first base!
first base!
PETER SHORTS
Oct 8, 2012, 11:26:59 AM10/8/12
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On Saturday, October 6, 2012 2:14:35 PM UTC-4, bismotwitter wrote:
> # RUN DMC: Darnell McDonald will leave the Yankees organization and
>
> become a free agent. Boston has interest in him as a potential coach.
what is the job description for potential coach?
> # RUN DMC: Darnell McDonald will leave the Yankees organization and
>
> become a free agent. Boston has interest in him as a potential coach.
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