Spudboy

Hmmm....... I find this interesting. A UMASS grad and a Connecticut native. And not a blonde? Heidi was the exception to the rule as the two women that preceded her in this role were brunettes. I'll miss Heidi and the boingage factor she brought. I look forward to seeing what this new person brings to the game.

Good post Boomer. Thank you. This guy even looks like a Geek! I find this amusingly reassuring.

I understand. But we know you can do that with a little more diplomacy, can't you? For the record, I am not a huge fan of what I call an "Actuarial" approach to building a winning roster. It's not that I do not understand Saber metrics. I just believe that some of these measures are flawed and based on subjective analysis. I figure if these metrics are valid, then the subjective assessment made while simply watching a player perform must be at the very least, equally valid. In the end, I believe that a combination of all these ingredients are necessary. Carry on.

Power struggle may weaken Sox right off the bat http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2012/03/24/power_struggle_between_bobby_valentine_and_ben_cherington_may_weaken_red_sox/ Interesting observations by Chris Gasper.

I don't know ORS. I think his Mommy will find a way to send him a CARE package of Crystal Meth. How fat can he get with no teeth? Besides, he is very near that weight now.

Hahahahahahahaha!!! I knew I would see this when I read the first post in the thread! Great stuff!

I just read this thread and am very disappointed that this turned into a s*** storm. Two weeks is up in four days. I hope that Emily returns and that everyone acts with at least a modicum maturity. These personal attacks are really so unnecessary. Other than what ORS added this thread is, for the most part, useless.

Please calm down. Let's not get into a s*** storm over Sabermetrics. Just drop it. Okay?

?????? How is this relevant?

Yup to both posts. But I will say this. He sure makes things interesting. I'll also say this, I always admired "Francoma".

Maybe he is an attention whore? Or maybe he has deep seeded feelings of inadequacy do to having a small penis? Who knows?

I don't know SCM. I really think the Sox rushed him and that was very unfortunate. He did have many chances, though.

Originally Posted by Spudboy View Post Lol. Great stuff! Did you see Pete Reiser play? @ SBF: I don't know if my Dad ever saw him play but I am interested in him. See below. @ VA: Hahahahahahahahaha....... I asked about him just to see if you would notice! And of course, you did! Lol. You know that spelling is not exactly my Forte. But I do remember learning "i before e except after c and sometimes w". I wonder how Pete Reiser lived his whole life misspelling his own name? Seriously Fred, that is very close to my name so as a child people would call me "Pistol Pete" and ask me if I was related to him. I had no idea who he was until I started to like baseball in 1966 at ten years old. Just the other day a man who lives in my building saw me and said "Pistol Pete". I had to laugh. I explained that I had not heard anyone call me that for many years. He responded by asking "wasn't he a great basketball player?" (my neighbor is about 12 years younger than me so he does not remember "Pistol Pete Marovich"). I explained it all. Anyway, it's good to get a historical perspective from you all.

I'm tired and getting cranky. Time to crash. Later all. Bon apatite!

I think he was smart to take the big money. I think the Sox overpaid. I also realize that he is one of the most exciting and talented players I have seen in 46 years of watching baseball. He just has not shown what he can do while with the Sox. I expect that he will sometime soon.

Soft? Please elaborate on your concerted opinion. You know. Based on all of your many years of direct interaction with him and your considerable knowledge of his personality. Really.

Yeah Lynn, she has changed my life. I know it sounds really mushy especially on a baseball board but I am really crazy about her. I think you would approve of her!

Ahhh....I was drinking too much vodka. Not anymore. I only have rum here now and I only drink rum as a mixed drink, not shots. I'm trying to take much better care of myself so my wife -to - be won't worry or get pissed. She's worth the sacrifice.

I have no vodka so I am drinking rum as well!!! But I may drink those low carb beers too!

Good stuff Ted. Thanks.

Welcome mate! Post some more.

I'm' f***ing psyched. I have beer and low carb delights planned. Low carb beer !!!! I'm on a "MIller High Life Lite" kick. It's not bad! It achieves my minimum requirements for beer. Barely, but it does.