JimH5
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I think anything short of making the postseason would be failure. Even a wild card game loss could be explained as the randomness of the game, but they have boasted about their payroll and came into the season as the winningest team in the NL last year. That shouldn't have been a fluke. They are a legit postseason contender and to me, that's the line between success and failure.
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Patrick, my dad lived in Las Vegas and his care was there. There are lots and lots of retirees there, so perhaps Nevada laws are more demanding for accurate recordkeeping. And, LTC Insurance providers likely require those records to make payment for services. He was of sound mind up until his death, and my dad was paying out of pocket for care, so he was sure to "get his money's worth" per hour. He wouldn't watch the clock, but surely wouldn't have gotten shorted by much. He had hospice care to handle most of the medical and end of life stuff. Comfort Keepers were largely there to prepare meals, walk his dog, go shopping and provide companionship. Hope that your parents get some enjoyment in their remaining years. Being old is difficult.
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I'm not a jersey wearing person, though I have bought some to display and I would recommend looking at the Game Used stuff that they sell in the lower concourse later in the season. It's often a mish mosh of assorted things. Jackets, caps, jerseys, BP stuff, etc set out on tables and garment racks. You won't find a Yelich there, but you'll probably find a Petricka or other lesser guy or coach. There's better humor in wearing a Nate Orf or Jhan Marinez jersey anyways.
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My dad passed away in May of 2018. For the last few months of his life, he had in-home care from Comfort Keepers. Some of the care was deemed medical, but a lot of it was more personal care stuff. He was healthy enough to stay in his home, but not healthy enough to be totally on his own. Comfort Keepers caregivers turned in timesheets that he signed, and a chart of checkbox items that they helped with each day. He signed the documents every week and was billed according to time spent and their hourly rate. Not sure if your situation calls for that, but it doesn't seem unreasonable. After he died, I found an expired insurance policy that included a Long Term Care provision that extended coverage even after the Life Insurance portion had ended. I submitted claims based on those timesheets and bills and his estate received a portion of those expenses back. Maybe something for you to check.
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The score is fine. It's competition at the highest level and to hold back does no favors to Thailand. Alabama football won conference games in the past few years by the scores of 59-0; 66-3; 62-7 and 51-3. The original Dream Team in the 1992 Olympics won all 8 men's basketball games by an average score of 117-75, including 116-48 vs. Angola. No tears were shed in these cases, and if those scores were fine, then so is 13-0.
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I think there is something to that. The Brewers are big advertisers in the Journal-Sentinel, so they might not take kindly to an overly aggressive writer. There is also something to the local fanbase that doesn't like to see negative stuff about local teams. Other markets have room for that kind of media.
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My only complaint about Haudricourt is that his writing is too friendly to the Brewers team and ownership. He's always quick to explain things from the team's perspective and he'll give them a pass even when they have erred. Otherwise, he's a quality writer with a good understanding of the game and he seems like a fine man. He has been on the beat for many years, and is good at connecting today's game to earlier eras.
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2019 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 1-5
JimH5 replied to And That's topic in MLB Draft & International Signings
MLB Network guys are unimpressed. I always want the Brewers to take high risk, high reward guys, and Small doesn't appear to be that. -
He was a good man who didn't deserve the treatment he was given after the Mookie play. He had a good, long career and was well liked by his peers. He was taken too soon.
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I used Editran at 126th & Burleigh for a bunch of old home Mini DV stuff onto Blu-ray. They did a good job. Fast and affordable and great quality. I'm doubtful that you can ask a company to legally copy the tapes that you're describing. I think wherever you take it, they're going to cite copyright laws. I might be wrong. Editran might know.
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Is Carter Stewart about to dramatically change baseball?
JimH5 replied to MrTPlush's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
A $6 million guarantee is significantly better than a $1.5 million guarantee. He thinks (and the Japanese team thinks) that he is worth more than the MLB slotting system thinks he should be forced to take. And that $1.5 isn't nearly enough to sustain him over his lifetime. -
When do Brewers try to lock up Woodruff?
JimH5 replied to JohnBriggs12's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
The new labor deal should hypothetically give guys in Woodruff's situation the ability to get paid sooner. That seems to be the biggest issue on the players' side. -
Is Carter Stewart about to dramatically change baseball?
JimH5 replied to MrTPlush's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I think it's pretty huge. It's certainly a creative way for a guy to get paid. So many high level draft picks end up as busts, and their only real payday is their signing bonus. I'm glad he's getting his money. Hope he forces his way back to MLB. -
2018 Draft Pick Discussion, Rounds 6-20
JimH5 replied to And That's topic in MLB Draft & International Signings
Geez, what a year. The article says he turned down a six-figure signing bonus. He'd probably like a do-over on that. Life can change on you pretty quickly. -
I have fond family memories of us all watching the Carol Burnett Show on Saturday nights. The whole cast was great, but Tim Conway delivered the biggest laughs every week. He brought a lot of joy to my family and I'm thankful to him for that.
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And there are plenty of examples in recent history on the other end of the spectrum that dominate MLB pitching early in their career. Bellinger, Soto, Acuna, further back obviously Braun. Even our last "great" 2B prospect, Brett Lawrie, had a dominant rookie year after the trade. Just because it doesn't happen every time doesn't mean Hiura can't do it. Of course. Maybe he'll be great. But the success rate of "Top" guys is mixed. That's all I'm saying. Byron Buxton, Delmon Young, Gregg Jefferies, Lewis Brinson, Matt LaPorta, Brett Wallace, Kyle Schwarber, Dustin Ackley. . .There was lots of greatness predicted for that group and they delivered a collective shrug. Baseball prospecting is an uncertain game. I want to see Hiura, but more as a curiosity than to think that he'll be an instant improvement.
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That doesn't mean we shouldn't be excited about him. We've been hearing about how great a hitter he's been for a couple of years now, he dominated the AFL and is tearing up AAA. Could he struggle? Sure. Could he also come up and rake? Sure. It's ok to be excited about the top prospect (and arguably the top one the Brewers have had in several years) getting called up. Given how awful Shaw and Aguilar has been, he wouldn't have to be very good to be a marked improvement. Be excited all you want. Just remember that sometimes you open up your Christmas present and it's socks from Grandma. And sometimes, instant offense comes in the form of Tyler Saladino or Eric Sogard. I do want to see what he can do. I just no longer trust Top 30 or Top 100 rankings as being predictive. There's too much variation to say that the #1 guy is better than the #7 guy, etc., at least at the start of a career.
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Vlad Jr. was supposed to be the greatest hitting prospect in forever and he has struggled mightily. It's a big jump to MLB.
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ben hendrickson pleads guilty to two counts of theft by swindle
JimH5 replied to djoctagone's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
It's a sad story. Nobody thinks they'll have to resort to cheating others out of their money. But he did it, and now will have to pay the price. The minors are littered with guys who are good enough to play there and not good enough for MLB. And Hendrickson just wasn't good enough for MLB. -
Didn't mean to ignore the Wave and Admirals, but those aren't the kind of championships that leave any impact on a city. With the Bradley Center, I saw a big concrete box with a nondescript atrium slapped on the side that could have been taken from any suburban office building. It was bigger than the Arena, and that was about it. The fact that it was a donation from Mrs. Pettit was remarkable, and I guess I shouldn't complain about it. But as a building, I thought it was ugly and imposing.
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The lamenting over the demolition of the Bradley Center is ridiculous. Media folks are acting like it was some grand, historic architecture. That building had all the beauty of a prison and was home to zero championships. It had zero charm, and not one iconic photograph signifying beauty or significance. If people liked going to sports events there, fine. But that was about the sport, not at all about the place.
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With the Buyer's Premium included, the ring sold for just over $91K last night. That's a lot of money..
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That's a great question. I think they will. At some point, a 22 year old will come up and pitch lights out. And with more young players signing away their free agency years, I can see them extending a player for a long term deal. So I think they will have such a pitcher, but I doubt that we currently know his name.
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Arcia is a great defender, but in the era of launch angle and strikeouts, his infield skills are less valuable than if he played in an earlier era. Plus, great shortstop plays mostly create outs from what are otherwise singles, not doubles or triples, and surely not homers. So, Arcia's skills, while great, don't provide the value to make up for his often empty bat. Him being a great defender allows them to play Moustakas at 2B, but his empty bat also requires that they do.
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Watch him play and you'll see spectacular athleticism. He covers a lot of ground and has a strong arm. Is it enough to make up for his weak bat? Often, no. But he does make contributions on defense.
