tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post9211849579512616879..comments2024-01-09T05:19:39.331-05:00Comments on Ghostrunner on First: False Dilemma SeasonDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-70361032817563502502010-10-13T16:36:32.291-04:002010-10-13T16:36:32.291-04:00He "deserves" a ring because he is at th...He "deserves" a ring because he is at the pinnacle of his profession.<br /><br />Athletes will always make rediculous money for providing less than life essentials. Let it go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-59555401983121110102010-10-11T16:32:29.018-04:002010-10-11T16:32:29.018-04:00How does he "deserve" a ring? He's a...How does he "deserve" a ring? He's a player being paid to play a sport he loves and never has to worry about money for the rest of his natural life. But he's entitled to so much more because we cream our pants when he takes the mound?<br /><br />Cmon man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-27945172696117995322010-10-09T21:00:01.957-04:002010-10-09T21:00:01.957-04:00just recently found this blog ... and couldn't...just recently found this blog ... and couldn't agree more with the post. i hope the Phils win the series simply for Halladay. he gave the Jays some tremendous performances and years. he deserves a ring!jayandcourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062820674850294123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-64332260567630400452010-10-09T20:52:05.409-04:002010-10-09T20:52:05.409-04:00I don't think it matters. If he did pitch a n...I don't think it matters. If he did pitch a no-hitter the SkyDome would have been mostly empty (kinda like when he pitched his perfect game against Florida).<br /><br />Its a pitty that there aren't more people going to the games. At least in Philly, he can pitch to a packed house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-76818952543114299302010-10-08T00:00:22.090-04:002010-10-08T00:00:22.090-04:00Agitated, trolling anons are the best.Agitated, trolling anons are the best.Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-83103130970753056032010-10-07T22:56:49.191-04:002010-10-07T22:56:49.191-04:00Captain point out the obvious fullmer fan saves th...Captain point out the obvious fullmer fan saves the day again!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-52711485240115446832010-10-07T22:47:30.083-04:002010-10-07T22:47:30.083-04:00Now to get Stoeten to read this great piece of wri...Now to get Stoeten to read this great piece of writing and admit he's wrong...Brad Fullmer Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725573076197297449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-21180955854581799462010-10-07T21:22:26.725-04:002010-10-07T21:22:26.725-04:00I couldn't wait to get in and check into Doc&#...I couldn't wait to get in and check into Doc's game last night. And regardless of my feelings about that team, I'll be more than happy to see a deserving athlete like Doc hoist the hardware.QJayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581583881150328172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-30804185571212662952010-10-07T18:26:59.436-04:002010-10-07T18:26:59.436-04:00I don't think I could possibly agree with anyt...I don't think I could possibly agree with anything more than this.<br /><br />And Torgen, he's going to get a standing ovation, because he fucking deserves it.Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878921441543129555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-36157896508397793582010-10-07T17:34:07.399-04:002010-10-07T17:34:07.399-04:00In Cleveland this is known as the Jim Thome rule.In Cleveland this is known as the Jim Thome rule.Chief Wahoonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-27143589155970780522010-10-07T17:14:43.573-04:002010-10-07T17:14:43.573-04:00Thanks, Ack- I know I didn't really communicat...Thanks, Ack- I know I didn't really communicate it well, but I knew what you meant.<br /><br />I like this "cross sports GMs learning from each other" thing. AA's smart for doing it, even if it is Brian Burke.DaveChttp://davechurch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-18746471831343122882010-10-07T16:59:04.475-04:002010-10-07T16:59:04.475-04:00Here is an interesting article about AA's rela...<a href="http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AmGHKI4URLiwAoWFcGcK9RwBbgM6?slug=capress-bba_hkn_anthopoulos_amp_burke-4769227" rel="nofollow">Here</a> is an interesting article about AA's relationship with Brian Burke.<br /><br />Sounds like AA will be trading like a banshee this off season.Peter DeMarcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025682416268680287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-23621027261659182292010-10-07T16:16:25.905-04:002010-10-07T16:16:25.905-04:00Ack, blame Bill Simmons. He uses the "former ...Ack, blame Bill Simmons. He uses the "former girlfriend" analogy more than punctuation.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861389212599241745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-64837385958599283592010-10-07T16:14:03.606-04:002010-10-07T16:14:03.606-04:00Blue Jays pitcher parlays success in Toronto into ...Blue Jays pitcher parlays success in Toronto into rich multi-year deal with perennial playoff contender. What reaction does he get when he returns to Toronto in enemy colours?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131978826519050442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-23257050395543046262010-10-07T16:04:55.928-04:002010-10-07T16:04:55.928-04:00Boo-ya. Well done.
... and just to clarify Dave&#...Boo-ya. Well done.<br /><br />... and just to clarify Dave's comment, I refute/reject/am creeped out by the widespread use of the "jilted lover" analogy.The Ackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374953233006854310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-74465204937753643992010-10-07T15:56:27.343-04:002010-10-07T15:56:27.343-04:00Fuck contrarians. I'm with Doc.Fuck contrarians. I'm with Doc.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861389212599241745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-3338134364972941682010-10-07T15:49:49.407-04:002010-10-07T15:49:49.407-04:00Not even Go Phillies. Go Doc. Fuck Roy Owalt.Not even Go Phillies. Go Doc. Fuck Roy Owalt.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-65858714067937185532010-10-07T15:49:45.989-04:002010-10-07T15:49:45.989-04:00I think "bittersweet" makes some sense- ...I think "bittersweet" makes some sense- we're happy for Doc, but we do wish it had happened with the Jays.<br /><br />But you absolutely cheer for Halladay, and for the no-hitter- I celebrated when he got that final out, it was an amazing game to watch. <br /><br />What really grinds my gears is the revisionist history that happened with some Jays fans and Doc this year, and the bitterness that seemed to be directed towards him- Ack used the "jilted lover" analogy on Twitter, which was a great summary of people's reactions. <br /><br />But it doesn't apply. Doc gave us 10 fantastic years, and was a class act right to the end. If he wins it all, that's fine with me.DaveChttp://davechurch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-83483817440294332112010-10-07T15:48:35.593-04:002010-10-07T15:48:35.593-04:00I can't believe this issue is even being addre...I can't believe this issue is even being addressed. But, if it has to be, then this is how I would like it to be addressed. Well said Drew.<br /><br />Hallalujah.Callumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393864676238323942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-66081515673516927602010-10-07T15:47:15.498-04:002010-10-07T15:47:15.498-04:00Great fuckin take!Great fuckin take!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-7213975229909835982010-10-07T15:46:31.035-04:002010-10-07T15:46:31.035-04:00My coolness factor went down because I'm a bro...My coolness factor went down because I'm a broken down old man.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-80918323111404954822010-10-07T15:45:59.419-04:002010-10-07T15:45:59.419-04:00Nails. Even though it is still bittersweet that it...Nails. Even though it is still bittersweet that it didn't happen in the stadium closest to my home. Go Phillies.<br /><br />And you're right about the Pirates. 2012 champions.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-32569643609593856892010-10-07T15:39:49.346-04:002010-10-07T15:39:49.346-04:00I love all of this, but mostly I love the "li...I love all of this, but mostly I love the "liberated fandom" tag.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939985158270294810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-51909151563951788902010-10-07T15:39:13.879-04:002010-10-07T15:39:13.879-04:00Your coolness factor went down a notch for admitti...Your coolness factor went down a notch for admitting you have a sentimental heart.bkbladeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993067848904779017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-76253615583537044472010-10-07T15:34:19.229-04:002010-10-07T15:34:19.229-04:00Damn right. Had to listen on the iPhone on the bus...Damn right. Had to listen on the iPhone on the bus home, but sounded amazing.djhenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802294121644434594noreply@blogger.com