Let's start over

[TheRivernator]

Okay, I seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot so far, so let me give an explanation.

 

First of all, I am a 24 yr old medical student, one yr from becoming a physician. My time is limited although my posting history may not indicate as much, so if I make a brief post that makes no sense, ignore it because i am likely on my way back to the OR. I also played college baseball, played in 2 CWS's and actually got a chance to play at fenway when I was in high school and I have a souvenier from the monster if you know what I mean. I have played with many current minor leaguers and one current major leaguer and have had some professional coaching and scouting in my career, so I have put in the work to know what I am looking for as far as talent and how to evaluate players. So I am not just your casual fan, I was close to the dream and I came away with a knowledge of the game that not many have the priviledge to learn. I consider myself lucky and honored to have had that chance. That being said, I know that my way is not the highway, and I apologize if that is how I came off.

 

As far as boards are concerned, I started at BH in august of 2004 and was ganged up on kinda like it is now after I took a defensive role. After a few calming moments, I noticed that working peacefully was the best way to go and things worked out very well and I made some good friends. Once I got to know the people, it was easier for me to tailor a response to them. The problem is, many of you guys seem so alike that it is hard for me to distinguish that, so that will take time. BUT, I love to talk baseball and will at length any chance I get to be out of the OR (I hate the OR).

 

That being said, I am a yankee fan, there ya have it. But, I am also rather realistic about my team (trust me on this one, yankee boards are full of the 15 yr olds who think Pavano will win 20). You will also notice that I have a penchant for very long posts and for some reason I do not use the enter key, kinda comes with my profession I guess. Either way, if you read my posts, most of them are based off recent history and they do have some statistical backing. Going off feeling makes you look silly most of the time, because feelings are the same as hope and everyone knows the analogy there. I have been burned more than once on feeling.

 

So, that being said, I do mean to come on here and talk baseball, the game I love. I do not mean to offend anyone, but I will not hesitate to defend myself should I be harassed with a negative intent. So, how bout them yankees, eh?

[ksushi]

you posted this in the wrong forum, you're really not helping yourself out

[MC Hammer]

If you can't post something that makes sense ... don't post.

 

Lastly, if you're a homer I'm going to hate you, so get used to it.

[TheRivernator]

If you can't post something that makes sense ... don't post.

 

Lastly, if you're a homer I'm going to hate you, so get used to it.

 

at least I know where I stand with you. As far as the making sense thing, I think I do for the most part....

[RedSoxRooter]

You also say "That being said" a lot.

 

(It probably comes from your profession as a doctor, or previous profession as a pro ball player, or the fact that you're a Yankee fan.)

[Rosey]

Riv's really a good guy.

 

We have our share of 'words' but I luv'em.

[MC Hammer]

Riv's really a good guy.

 

We have our share of 'words' but I luv'em.

I don't have any problem with him as a guy. I have a problem with him as a baseball fan.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

I am a yankee fan, there ya have it.

 

Seriously?

[Manny Goes Boom]

Seriously?

 

After reading that ONE word, I laughed harder than I have for awhile on here.

[MC Hammer]

After reading that ONE word, I laughed harder than I have for awhile on here.

Agreed. It's only one word but it's the post of the night.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

After reading that ONE word, I laughed harder than I have for awhile on here.

 

 

[ksushi]

Listen, just to clear the air, I've got no problem with you as a person. This is afterall, the internet. I think you're way too defensive, just relax, shoot the s***, and enjoy some baseball talk. Debates are worth your time, arguements aren't. Keep it baseball, don't get personal.

 

I could have been spared the sob story, but I love a good debate with a Yankees fan so long as it doesn't turn into a mud slinging insultfest. I'm hardly a homer, that one stung. Not gonna lie, I actually am keeping a box of tissues near by because I really am taking that one a bit hard. I'm the biggest jeter fan on this site and 26-6 is my favorite poster besides myself. I do love myself. I'm practically a yankee fan, aside from the whole not being a yankee fan thing.

[TheRivernator]

Listen, just to clear the air, I've got no problem with you as a person. This is afterall, the internet. I think you're way too defensive, just relax, shoot the s***, and enjoy some baseball talk. Debates are worth your time, arguements aren't. Keep it baseball, don't get personal.

 

I could have been spared the sob story, but I love a good debate with a Yankees fan so long as it doesn't turn into a mud slinging insultfest.

 

thanks ksush, sorry for the insult post. I was getting it from all sides. Either way, you'll see a debatable post out of me soon....

[Cityofchampions33]

if you stayed calm then no one would have a beef with you at all, just dont always try to argue every point that may be contested.

[VA Sox Fan]

Nice thread Riv....

 

We started on the BH forum around the same time and hated each other at first. But being the caring and sensitive woman I am (HA HA HA HA) and being the MFY fan he is, we found common ground.

 

Give him time and a another chance. He's not THAT bad for a NYY fan, LOL.....

 

I used to compare him to a pain in the ass little brother....you love him but he drives you nuts some of the time and you want to wring his neck!

 

Good luck Riv my baseball bro!

[Manny Goes Boom]

thanks ksush, sorry for the insult post. I was getting it from all sides. Either way, you'll see a debatable post out of me soon....

 

Your a passionate Yankee fan who's trashed people and started an infamous thread (trust me, that won't go away from you anytime soon).

 

You seem sincere now, and it's all good. Just be it...and well, debatable post...soon? I've seen quite a few already.

 

EDIT: But if you keep up the horseshit name calling and blasting of peoples intelligence, I swear we will ALL hate you. Man I just read some of your posts from this morning...This thread is the only thing that's your somewhat saving grace

[Rosey]

MGB...he's really a passionate baseball fan.

 

He's taugh me a thing or two. He's sincere or he wouldn't have bothered to make

"make a knew start" ...give a guy a break...please everyone?

[Manny Goes Boom]

MGB...he's really a passionate baseball fan.

 

He's taugh me a thing or two. He's sincere or he wouldn't have bothered to make

"make a knew start" ...give a guy a break...please everyone?

 

If he changes his ways...sure. If not, NO.

[ksushi]

MGB...he's really a passionate baseball fan.

 

He's taugh me a thing or two. He's sincere or he wouldn't have bothered to make

"make a knew start" ...give a guy a break...please everyone?

 

I second this. Not a big deal in the slightest. Debates are always welcome, its the personal arguements and mud slinging that turn me off, but clearly no one wants that to keep happening so how about kiss and make up and forget any of it happened? Move on.

 

So, yeah, give a guy a break.

[MC Hammer]

For me it has nothing to do with name calling. Call me what you what, but have a valid opinion about the topic you're posting in. Don't just proclaim that the Yankees are the greatest s*** ever in every post you make.

[schillingouttheks]

Well, the thread made awhile ago...whatever. Wasn't too bright on his part.

 

But yes, basically what's needed to be said has been said.

[He Hate Me]

You also say "That being said" a lot.

 

(It probably comes from your profession as a doctor, or previous profession as a pro ball player, or the fact that you're a Yankee fan.)

 

"that being said" "in all likelihood" "it probably is true"

[He Hate Me]

Your a passionate Yankee fan who's trashed people and started an infamous thread (trust me, that won't go away from you anytime soon).

 

You seem sincere now, and it's all good. Just be it...and well, debatable post...soon? I've seen quite a few already.

 

EDIT: But if you keep up the horseshit name calling and blasting of peoples intelligence, I swear we will ALL hate you. Man I just read some of your posts from this morning...This thread is the only thing that's your somewhat saving grace

 

dude can you serisouly change your avatar? I was on this board lkast night and very sleepy and I saw your avatar and for the life of me all i could ask myself was "when did Manny become a basketball player??"

[Sox Fan on Cape]

dude can you serisouly change your avatar? I was on this board lkast night and very sleepy and I saw your avatar and for the life of me all i could ask myself was "when did Manny become a basketball player??"

You just answered your own question. You can change your avatar anytime you like ( within the talksox rules ), its a personal choice.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

What exactly was the point of making this thread if you are going to continue to pull the same crap, like saying that Youkilis having a .390 OBP is unrealistic.

[He Hate Me]

You just answered your own question. You can change your avatar anytime you like ( within the talksox rules ), its a personal choice.

 

no bro, I was asking him to change it because his avatar confused the heck out of me in my half awake state last night

[He Hate Me]

What exactly was the point of making this thread if you are going to continue to pull the same crap, like saying that Youkilis having a .390 OBP is unrealistic.

 

That sounds more like his opinion. Kevin Useless was an OBP machine in the minors, and is .376 in the majors in 300+ ABs, so I don't necessarily agree with Rivernator. however until Kevin actually attains .390 OBP in the majors for 600 ABs, I can't see why Riv shoiuld get ripped for saying that

[KeepTheFaith1229]

That sounds more like his opinion. Kevin Useless was an OBP machine in the minors, and is .376 in the majors in 300+ ABs, so I don't necessarily agree with Rivernator. however until Kevin actually attains .390 OBP in the majors for 600 ABs, I can't see why Riv shoiuld get ripped for saying that

 

I'll ignore the Useless part...it wasn't the fact that he said that. It is that he accused me of being unrealistic for saying Youk will have a .390 OBP, while he is the king of being unrealistic. Maybe he will not record .390 but it will be a hell of a lot closer to that than it will to his .360 prediction.

 

Oh, and Youkilis will not have 600 ABs this year, more like 400 because of Snow.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

What exactly was the point of making this thread if you are going to continue to pull the same crap, like saying that Youkilis having a .390 OBP is unrealistic.

Come on, the man's attempting to make amends. You're making a response to a posting from a totally different thread, and then asking about the validity of this thread ? Nice logic.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Come on, the man's attempting to make amends. You're making a response to a posting from a totally different thread, and then asking about the validity of this thread ? Nice logic.

 

Okay, okay, okay...I was questioning the validity of this thread and using something he said in another thread as an example.