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Johnny Slick
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Baseball is like that.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:38p
Although he didn't go 5 so he won't get one tonight.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:37p -
1 reply
Still more Ws than Michael Pineda has for the Yanks!
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:36p -
1 reply
Also, as Zewerr noted, you never walk the winning run on purpose.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:33p
Because then Cano will just steal 2nd and we'll have to see Wells with men on 2nd and 3rd?
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:33p
Steals of home are generally done off the pitcher, not the catcher.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:32p
Caught strike three?
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:32p
As bad as Montero is, Gardner was at third by the time Montero has the ball.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:31p -
1 reply
That was on Wilhemsen.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:30p
Gardner has a pot roast cooking in the clubhouse.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:28p
He's younger, I guess.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:27p -
1 reply
Hey, Montero's putting his throwing arm behind his body now.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:23p
Brendan Ryan, the new Ray Oyler!
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:16p
2/3rds of SMACKLERO POWER
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:14p
Haha, whoops!
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:13p
...and when the batter has Ichi-power.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:11p
At the risk of jinxing this, Ichiro right now reminds me of Stallone in Copland.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:10p
Why bring in an extra anything for Ichiro(!)?
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:08p
Not even from the douche side of the outfield, either.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:06p
Bet you won't take third!
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:05p
I hate myself for even saying that.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:04p -
1 reply
LET'S GO JESUS
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:04p -
2 replies
Second base is considered a lot easier to play than short.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:04p
Just eyeballing it, you can see that Ryan is a great fielder, Andino is an okay one...
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 10:01p -
2 replies
Or if I'm writing a conditional.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 9:58p
Super "he's not a shortstop" argument, more like.
Commented on
5/16: Open Game Thread
on May 16 2013, 9:56p -
1 reply
If his only ability is getting on base, part of me says "why not"?
Commented on
5/15: Open Game Thread
on May 15 2013, 8:04p
Yeah, and Tampa was fighting a league that actually has an antitrust exemption.
Commented on
Brian Robinson 04/30 Interview with BJ Shea
on Apr 30 2013, 9:47p
They still have a direct contract with and endorsement by the NBA.
Commented on
Brian Robinson 04/30 Interview with BJ Shea
on Apr 30 2013, 9:22p
Right.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 30 2013, 3:40p
If Hansen doesn't own the team, then correct, few damages are apparent.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 30 2013, 3:35p
There was still a lease.
Commented on
Chris Hansen to the NBA: This Isn't Over
on Apr 30 2013, 6:54a
It may sound a little far-fetched...
Commented on
Chris Hansen to the NBA: This Isn't Over
on Apr 30 2013, 6:53a -
1 reply
He could demand to buy the team now that he's a minority owner.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 10:02p
You've got that backwards, I think.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 10:01p -
1 reply
Stern didn't become commissioner until the mid-80s.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:53p -
1 reply
Nope.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:51p -
2 replies
Sure, although the Grizzlies also drafted horribly.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:34p
No, this just isn't true.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:32p -
1 reply
I think HBN are in much better standing if they actually own the team, though.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:31p -
1 reply
Not even close.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:28p
Which in fairness mostly describes the Kings.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:25p -
2 replies
That sounds like a "okay, Seattle, put your money where your mouth is" moment.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:18p -
2 replies
No, actually, it's not a franchise the way that a McDonald's is a franchise.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:17p -
1 reply
I could almost see that, just so Stern can give a big "fuck you" to the Seattle group.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:11p -
1 reply
I really and seriously don't think that there's a lot to that offer in Sacto that we haven't seen already.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:06p
If HBN doesn't back down and the Maloofs decide to sell to them anyway, what I'm noting could well be what happens.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 9:04p -
2 replies
I really, really doubt the league would approve a sale but disapprove the relocation.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:56p
I think that at this point they do not have to give back the $30M deposit.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:52p -
1 reply
On the Maloofs' side, though, they can just take the sale with the Sacramento group.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:50p -
1 reply
It's Seattle.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:48p
I agree that this move would require the Maloofs to sell to Seattle anyway.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:46p -
1 reply
I'm around 90% positive that the city of Seattle only dropped the lawsuit because of some kind of dispensation from Stern.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:40p
I'm not going to say that this is actually what happened...
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:34p
The thing that baffles me is the unanimous vote... Can I please see Sonicsgate 2 now?
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 8:33p
The fact that the NBA can't actually deny a sale or relocation for that matter?
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:32p -
1 reply
They could (can't say "will") if the Sacramento offer doesn't actually match.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:31p
Actually, I'm thinking that the next 6 months will be...exciting.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:28p -
1 reply
Right, exactly.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:27p
He can't really force anything like anything now.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:25p -
1 reply
Nah, when I was talking breach of contract, I was talking about the deal the Maloofs signed to become a member of the NBA club.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:23p
Actually, this is the first city *not* to back down in the face of this bullshit.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:22p -
3 replies
I'm not saying it makes sense for the NBA.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:21p -
2 replies
I don't think the Maloofs sue, necessarily, although they could be involved in a counter-suit.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:18p
The Maloofs would have to be behind it because chances are, the NBA would counter-sue them for breach of contract or something.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:17p -
1 reply
I think the NBA probably promised Nickels something last time.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:14p
There is a thought that if it's only a majority vote required and not a 3/4ths majority, the NBA can get away with it not being anti-trust.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:12p -
1 reply
You know when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:10p
It was always going to be unanimous either way.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:09p
The only thing I hold out hope for now is a lawsuit.
Commented on
There is Nothing to Do Right Now
on Apr 29 2013, 8:08p -
3 replies
I'm almost positive that the contract with the Maloofs allowed them to seek out other parties during this.
Commented on
The Recommendation is in: Committee favors Sacramento
on Apr 29 2013, 8:03p -
1 reply
Behring tried to do this with the Seahawks.
Commented on
The Recommendation is in: Committee favors Sacramento
on Apr 29 2013, 7:42p
You can't actually sign a binding contract that says that if the other party breaks the law, you can't sue them for it.
Commented on
The Recommendation is in: Committee favors Sacramento
on Apr 29 2013, 7:41p -
1 reply
To all the kings fans who think we were arrogant to express so much certainty that the team would move:
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 7:39p
They really don't even have to do that.
Commented on
The Recommendation is in: Committee favors Sacramento
on Apr 29 2013, 7:37p
The NBA isn't worth the effort.
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 7:31p
NO!
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 7:31p
I feel bad for Chris Hansen
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 7:31p
Done with the NBA
Recommended on Apr 29 2013, 7:28p
I think the NBA actually has a slightly easier time of it...
Commented on
Jason Collins Shows the Politics of Basketball
on Apr 29 2013, 3:32p
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