SinceThe70s

Maybe I'm wrong but I thought every team played a Thursday night game in past years. Seemed like they were usually division games too.

Here's a name I haven't heard in awhile: Jordanny Valdespin. The Long Island Ducks are a local Independent League team that attracts former Major Leaguers every year and apparently this year they have quite a few including Jordanny: https://www.newsday.com/sports/local/ducks/ducks-roster-loaded-with-ex-major-leaguers-1.18158260 Also, Bud Harrelson been involved with the Ducks from the start. Pretty sure he was manager the first few years, now he's a part owner., not sure if that goes all the way back.

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IMO, Lagares should get spot starts in center against lefties (not a platoon). in which case Conforto slides to RF or gets a day off. I don't have e strict number of games in mind, but slumps notwithstanding Conforto and Rosario should get the vast majority of playing time over the course of the year. I really like Lagares but injuries and lack of development at the plate have put hm where he is. I actually think Reyes should be given a start against the Braves...although it could be at 2B. SS for 3B. As long as he's on the roster we need to get him going and that ain't happening from the bench. We shouldn't be scared to sit a starter once in a while, it's actually a good thing over the long haul. Now if you want to move on from Reyes that's a different story, but it better be an upgrade and a guy that won't get a lot of playing time.

Crisis averted. Still concerns about how Calloway handles the bullpen, pitchers/catchers getting run on at will and I'd like to see the corner outfielders start hitting HR's but I certainly didn't expect a 13-4 start. First extended road trip on tap, hopefully they won't need the head socks again until playoff time. And on a personal note, my son was pumped to get back on the field tonight. 9-4 win, team is off to a 2-0 start and he had a solid game.

I was going to go with "a ladder" but I think this sums it up better. I don't see it as a pure statistical achievement. He needs to be defined as a great Bill not just a great player who played for the Bills. As Augie said, leading us to a SB would go a long way. As others have said, it's going to be tough because he lacks longevity as a Bill.

Schools out for summer!!!

I agree with your overall premise. I enjoy the posters who not only have an opinion but back it up with more than a snarky holier-than-thou dismissal of others, because, you know, they just know! With that said, I take it all with a grain of salt. Even the people with access to all the info you mention don't have a great track record.

I can't take credit for this, heard it on the radio at lunch, but with Harper coming up after Hendricks and Turner on base you pretty much know you're bringing in Blevins so why not give the guy with 12 K's one more batter.

Shoulda known it was gonna be a bad night when Harper hit a broken bat HR. My take is that the bullpen was totally unprepared. None of them could find the strike zone. And they were missing badly. Up 6-1 and DeGrom dominating they probably thought it was in the bag...I sure did. Especially a guy like Famiglia who's used to coming in to a clean 9th. I was just as worried about him getting through the 8th as I was his ability to get through the 9th. Hard to sugarcoat the loss, this one was bad. No choice but to get up off the mat and compete tonight. Baseball doesn't give you the option to wallow in defeat. Lets Go Mets!

I spent the past half hour looking at youtube clips. Hadn't seen those scenes in awhile, just as good as I remembered. However it happened, he added believability to that movie. I'm not s Marine so I can't make the leap and say realism even though that's my impression. Again, sad to hear he's gone.

Thought it was just me. I wonder what the normal turnover is for an NFL team from year to year. I expect it's high but not 33% retention rate. New regime obviously contributed greatly. They've spent the past year positioning for this draft. Can't wait to see how it plays out. I'm optimistic given the fact that they broke the drought in a year with so much turn-over.

Yup. But the story I heard (on the interwebs so take it fwiw) is that at first he was a consultant on the set. He was helping out the guy who originally had the part and Kubrick gave him the role when he saw him in action. The other guy ended up being the "Get some" gunner in the helicopter. Whether that's BS or not, he made that movie for me. To this day I'll give people an "Outstanding!" from time to time. As in "Outstanding Private Pyle!" at the shooting range.

That is freaking awesome all around. I once bought a Mr. Met bobblehead for my son on eBay. They were going for around $30 which I wouldn't pay. I put in a bid for $19.86 and assume the guy was a Mets fan cuz I got it. Bart is into the 7th.

Bartolo is perfect through 5+. I wish he was still on the Mets. Not because I think we'd be a better team, but he was fun to have around.

I never knew he was in Toy Story. His lines and delivery in Full Metal Jacket made that movie IMO. Sad to hear of his passing.

Fun fact: Seaver struck out the last 10 batters he faced.

I have seen your posts and I have no interest in your opinion.

I'm not one to call people out, but this take is just flat out wrong to me. Reminds me of the this regime can't possibly make the playoffs crowd. There are any number of ways this draft will go. Whoever we end up with at QB (and that includes AJ and/or Foles) could be boom or bust. And while I don't expect it will happen suggesting that sitting at 12 and hitting the jackpot is an impossibility is just plain ignorant.

No worries with my son, but thanks. He took a ball off the knee at practice on Wednesday and couldn't walk that night, but just a bruise. He'll play next Wednesday. He did the scorebook today...with his teammate who sat out due to a slight concussion (not baseball-related) I don't want to hijack this thread with LAMP stuff but I think you guys will like this. Beautiful weather for opening day today. Sunny, mid 70's, tomorrow a high of 40 so go figure. A lot of Mets fans on the team and they were doing the pepper shaker thing! They won 3-1. 100% on the dad/son passion. I know you're a big music guy and I loved your post awhile back about seeing hard core metal bands with your son.

Your Brown Eye and Franks' Red Hot? Draw your own conclusions. Better yet, just steer clear.

Drank too much beer? Still able to post? Seems like mutually exclusive events to me. But sure: GO BILLS!!

Nice memory of the GS single, hadn't thought of that for awhile. That was before my kids time. Tomorrow they will know, so thanks for that Tier! LAMP ALERT: read on at your own discretion: Tomorrow is opening day for my youngest sons Little League Team. He is an above average ballplayer but with an off the charts love of playing and the game. He got hurt in practice the night before last and can't play tomorrow. He is crushed. Me too. Because there's is nothing better than watching him play and seeing his love for the game. Not sure how if it will work out but my plan is to have him coach first for an inning tomorrow. Turning off the LAMP now. 11-1!!!!!!!!!!

And he's succeeding. Yesterday their Double-A team (the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp!!!!) outdrew the Marlins attendance-wise. http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23134000/miami-marlins-outdrawn-double-affiliate-jacksonville-jumbo-shrimp-wednesday-games If it's me, I'm planning on riding Plawecki and giving the rookie spot starts for awhile. Usually not much goes on trade-wise until the summer. Oh yeah, keeping my fingers crossed until then too!