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Lone Star Ball Commented Yeah, same here. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 11:19 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Between UZR and +/- he's been around average every year of his career but once. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 3:11 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Oh yeah. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 3:07 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented At a cursory glance of all pitchers who I think had an argument to be on the ballot, I'd probably go. . . on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 3:07 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I like how I first had that revelation about RBIs, though. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 2:59 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Yeah, I read through his twitter, as well. Psycho. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 2:52 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Yeah, a lot of concepts I didn't stumble upon until someone told me. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 2:50 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented Now, not to be too much of a Devil's Advocate, but be careful. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/21/09 2:50 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented That was AMAZING. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 4:34 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I love recut trailers. on Friday afternoon video on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented "here I thought they just determined a guy’s value by their average expected value above replacement level and called it a day" on Pertinent Fangraphs Articles on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:49 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented I think Greinke's better. on Lincecum wins NL Cy Young on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:47 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented t's not even about having to understand advanced stats. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:46 PM EST (3 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented LOLOLOLOL @ the last part. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:41 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Yeah, I'm not behind Carroll's ballot, but come on. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:40 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Well put. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:37 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Except they weren't shafted. on St. Louis writer has a meltdown over "Waino" and Carpenter losing to Lincecum on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:35 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I've also now found Jon Heyman's twitter. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:30 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I don't completely agree with his ballot. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:27 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I've started clicking on the some of the people he's responding to. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Related, did anyone just watch OTL's discussion of whether or not advancements in statistics are ruining baseball award voting? on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Yay. on My favorite #stlcards email of the day so far, letter for letter: "you're an idito" on Lone Star Ball - 11/20/09 3:12 PM EST

Beyond the Box Score Voted for Mow Lawns. on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 11:17 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Commented Every baseball fan has quirks. on Everyone Should Learn to Throw a Cutter on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 1:05 AM EST

Beyond the Box Score Posted I’m also a follower, since Brian Bannister’s on our team, of sabermetric stuff and going into det... on Beyond the Box Score - 11/18/09 12:55 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented +1,000 on Chicago writer angry Beckham was snubbed on Lone Star Ball - 11/18/09 12:25 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended Hey, Mike Schur? on Lone Star Ball - 11/18/09 12:25 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Correct. on Chicago writer angry Beckham was snubbed on Lone Star Ball - 11/18/09 12:23 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented This is a really, really good thing. on Zack Greinke wins the A.L. Cy Young on Lone Star Ball - 11/18/09 12:00 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented That's just going too far. on Zack Greinke wins the A.L. Cy Young on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 11:59 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented There are people who play leagues that reward players for linear weights. on Zack Greinke wins the A.L. Cy Young on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 11:56 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Edit: on Another random thought about Elvis Andrus on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 10:02 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Christina Kharl didn't include Anderson on "her" ballot. on Another random thought about Elvis Andrus on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 10:00 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented I know they have to wait 10 years to vote for the HoF. . . on Another random thought about Elvis Andrus on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 9:55 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Further, it's much more difficult to isolate what part of BABIP is good luck for the hitter than it is for a pitcher. on Elvis Andrus finishes 2nd in ROY balloting on Lone Star Ball - 11/17/09 9:43 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I think a lot of the problem with those in Bill's camp is that they want their arguments to be "your word against mine." on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:05 PM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented So debate should happen for the hell of it, and no one should strive to be correct? on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:56 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented They're doing it to prove they're smart? on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:53 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Well said, Mr. Coffin. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:52 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented How are they more left out, though? on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:51 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Recommended History used to totally kick ass on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:48 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I find people who are less stat-oriented are usually less in to fantasy baseball. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 11:48 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented And, to be honest, I disagree with very little of that paragraph. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:18 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I remember in 2007 him going in to the season screeching about how stupid Epstein is and how much he had ruined the Red Sox for that season. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:08 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Correct. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:03 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Also, I'm pretty sure Adam hit the nail on the head. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:03 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented No, you don't have to, Bill. on In my opinion, it’s not even that fun to follow baseball anymore, because you’re not allowed to hav... on Lone Star Ball - 11/15/09 12:02 AM EST (2 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented Wait, when did he become an average to below average defender? on Goldstein on Borbon on Lone Star Ball - 11/14/09 2:48 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Easily. on Thinking about first basemen in history on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 11:54 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Oh, I forgot about that. . . on Rosenthal - Sources: Vizquel not returning to Rangers on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 2:54 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Wait, so you don't think positional value or defensive contributions should factor in to determining who the most valuable player is?! on SBN MVP Awards on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 2:52 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I don't see how voting Greinke ahead of him is hilarious. on SBN MVP Awards on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 2:48 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented As said below, a lot of people who spend way too much time doing this sort of thing (and whose opinions I tend to respect a lot) would say that's underrating him. on Thinking about first basemen in history on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 2:44 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented When Baseball Fever did an all-time first basemen project, Jeff Bagwell was almost universally #3 or 4. on Thinking about first basemen in history on Lone Star Ball - 11/13/09 2:41 AM EST (3 replies)

Lone Star Ball Commented It takes my usual smile from reading a Josey post and turns it in to laughter that I'm worried will wake roommates up. on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 3:12 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended When is the portion of the show... on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 3:09 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Your last sentence is gold, Jerry. Gold. on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 3:09 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended Here you go. on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:59 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented The more logical a post, the less likely Josey is to respond. on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:58 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Raise your hand if you're shocked this got no reply! on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:53 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended Dying ain't hard. on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:52 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Who gives a shit what you think, by the same logic? on Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:51 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Recommended Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:48 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Mine on SBN Cy Young Awards on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:46 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented I was worried about his health. on SBN Cy Young Awards on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:44 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented It took me a second before I remembered that's Andrus and he's about as old as my cousin whose birth I remember. on Rosenthal - Sources: Vizquel not returning to Rangers on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:40 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented "He would prefer a higher profile team." on Rosenthal - Sources: Vizquel not returning to Rangers on Lone Star Ball - 11/12/09 2:38 AM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Recommended If you didn't know what a Pick Six was... on Lone Star Ball - 11/09/09 11:23 PM EST

Blogging The Boys Commented I absolutely heard it. on Understudy Sunday: the Cowboys Outslug the Eagles 20-16 on Blogging The Boys - 11/09/09 3:30 AM EST

Blogging The Boys Commented I absolutely think DRC and his brother are the same people. on Understudy Sunday: the Cowboys Outslug the Eagles 20-16 on Blogging The Boys - 11/09/09 3:29 AM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Even after this, I can't expect that. on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:57 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Oh, awesome. on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:48 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Wait. What? on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:48 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Here it would be rounded to 100%, right? on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:46 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS! on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:46 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented Odds of victory now astronomical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:44 PM EST (1 reply)

Lone Star Ball Commented Ooh, I like the draw. If you get another first, PAP. on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:42 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented If they get a first down, the first play of the second set, I'd go PAP to Austin. on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:41 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented My internet was well awarded. on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:39 PM EST

Lone Star Ball Commented OMG BUTLER THAT IS MY FAVORITE SACK EVER! on NFL Week 9 GDT 2 on Lone Star Ball - 11/08/09 11:37 PM EST

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