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May 23, 2008 Nov 24, 2009 50 1965

I'm Trip Somers. I've played the game, studied the game, and taught the game. Every day, I learn more about it.

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Lone Star Ball Commented It really looks like he doesn't finish his pitches. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 11:10 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented It's possible. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 9:41 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented It's not his release point. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 9:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented This makes sense, though. on Pertinent Fangraphs Articles on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 9:04 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented "I do think it is revealing that Cruz is drawing interest from around the league..." on Other teams interested in Nelson Cruz on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 8:55 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented From what I've seen... on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 8:53 PM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented I feel like too many players have struggled to return to previous form after wrist injuries. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 5:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Wieland's K-rate should improve simply because his stuff isn't as bad as his 5.31 ERA. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 5:25 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented I had Lemon at 21. on The BBTiA Top 25 Prospect Rankings: Fall 2009 Edition on Lone Star Ball - 11/23/09 5:14 PM EST (1 reply)

Driveline Mechanics Commented You could arbitrarily set 1 to mean "no pain." on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/22/09 4:57 PM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented Also... on Training: Strength Training for Youth Athletes on Driveline Mechanics - 11/22/09 3:11 AM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented What does the kid's nationality have to do with anything? on Training: Strength Training for Youth Athletes on Driveline Mechanics - 11/22/09 3:09 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended This is essentially why I'm apathetic to these causes on Lone Star Ball - 11/22/09 2:57 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Voted for Man, I love Zack Greinke. on Beyond the Box Score - 11/19/09 4:18 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Re: Scheppers. on Kevin Goldstein Chat on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 4:26 PM EST (2 replies)

Driveline Mechanics Commented Agreed. on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/15/09 12:51 PM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented I absolutely understand everything you're saying, but I think you aren't quite understanding me. on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/11/09 10:07 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented From a pure value standpoint... on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/11/09 9:51 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Josey Wales is correct on this issue. on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/11/09 3:23 PM EST (5 replies)

Lone Star Ball Recommended not to be a downer on Lone Star Ball - 11/11/09 3:21 PM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented *indisputable on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/11/09 3:10 PM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented You're thinking too mathmatically about this. on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/11/09 3:10 PM EST (3 replies)

Driveline Mechanics Commented Correction to last sentence.... on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/10/09 2:29 AM EST

Driveline Mechanics Commented The X-acceleration is important because of the vector required to deliver a pitch to the plate. on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/10/09 2:28 AM EST (4 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented I'll give it a look. on Scheppers and Gutierrez - AFL Rising Stars Game on Lone Star Ball - 11/10/09 2:19 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented The line gets blurred, certainly. on Mass Murder at Fort Hood on Lone Star Ball - 11/10/09 2:16 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Maybe I misread something... on Mass Murder at Fort Hood on Lone Star Ball - 11/10/09 2:10 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Nevermind. on Scheppers and Gutierrez - AFL Rising Stars Game on Lone Star Ball - 11/10/09 2:03 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Is there a way I can download the videos? on Scheppers and Gutierrez - AFL Rising Stars Game on Lone Star Ball - 11/10/09 2:00 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented to clarify... on Mass Murder at Fort Hood on Lone Star Ball - 11/09/09 1:27 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented You said it was "key" and "likely the most important [factor]" on Mass Murder at Fort Hood on Lone Star Ball - 11/09/09 1:22 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Sociopathy doesn't enter into it? on Mass Murder at Fort Hood on Lone Star Ball - 11/07/09 4:26 PM EST (3 replies)

Driveline Mechanics Commented If I may... on The Real Reason I Haven't Updated In Awhile on Driveline Mechanics - 11/07/09 12:49 PM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented Is this even blackface? on Derek Holland makes Deadspin on Lone Star Ball - 11/03/09 1:30 AM EST

Minor League Ball Commented I'm not sure where you got that impression. on SHS' 2010 top 100 prospects in MiLB on Minor League Ball - 10/29/09 10:10 PM EDT

Minor League Ball Commented What are you talking about? on SHS' 2010 top 100 prospects in MiLB on Minor League Ball - 10/29/09 5:21 PM EDT (1 reply)

Minor League Ball Commented No, it doesn't. on SHS' 2010 top 100 prospects in MiLB on Minor League Ball - 10/29/09 5:20 PM EDT

Lone Star Ball Commented I was referring to the surgery required to repair a labrum. on Jim Callis chat today on Lone Star Ball - 10/28/09 9:55 PM EDT (1 reply)

Minor League Ball Commented Darren O'Day "rehabbed" his torn labrum. on SHS' 2010 top 100 prospects in MiLB on Minor League Ball - 10/28/09 6:58 PM EDT

Defending Big D Commented No offense, but that explanation is worse than the league's explanation. on Stargazing: NHL Suspends Ott Two Games; Dallas Stars Up For Sale? on Defending Big D - 10/28/09 4:08 PM EDT

Minor League Ball Commented Little known fact... on SHS' 2010 top 100 prospects in MiLB on Minor League Ball - 10/28/09 1:20 AM EDT (2 replies)

Defending Big D Commented What, exactly, was wrong with the hip check? on Stargazing: NHL Suspends Ott Two Games; Dallas Stars Up For Sale? on Defending Big D - 10/28/09 1:02 AM EDT (1 reply)

Mavs Moneyball Commented I'm still weirded out by the roster. on Mavs Lose Opener to Wizards 91 to 102 on Mavs Moneyball - 10/28/09 12:57 AM EDT

Lone Star Ball Voted for Phillies on Lone Star Ball - 10/28/09 12:51 AM EDT

Lone Star Ball Commented That's not a very useful question. on Total Zone says Nelson Cruz is a great defender on Lone Star Ball - 10/24/09 8:50 PM EDT

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