JimH5
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I don't think free will applies when someone has a brain disease or disorder. A person with Alzheimer's disease is at the mercy of that illness. I think the same applies to CTE. It's tau protein tangles destroying parts of the brain, affecting things like executive function, mood, impulse control, memory, and more. People close to those who are later diagnosed with CTE often describe them as having lost their former personality. They are reduced, and in unpredictable ways. It's not whether someone is or was a terrible person. The disease reforms them into an unpredictable one.
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If you're interested in wearing it, then definitely have one made. Unless a whole batch of them hit the market at once, an authentic one from that year is probably $2000 minimum. I love the color, the font, the lower case 'e'. You'll stand out in a crowd, for sure.
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I suspect that Troy Kinunen at Mears Online Auctions in South Milwaukee might know who the owners of those jerseys might be. They are generally considered to be among the best authentication guys for uniforms, bats and gear. I haven't followed all of their auctions, so I don't know if they have sold any. But he probably has records of anyone who might have had one authenticated over the years. Heritage Auctions has a good search history of the stuff they have sold. They also have a way to offer a price to owners who have expressed an openness to selling. I have a 1970 home jersey from Heritage and used to get inquiries and offers for it, but I turned off that "Make an Offer" option, since I'm not really interested in selling it now. I don't know if they have sold a 1970 road jersey, though. Good luck! You're looking for a very elusive shirt.
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Got my 1st one on Wednesday. ProHealth at Waukesha Memorial Hospital was administering Pfizer that day, so that's what I got. My arm was sore Wednesday and part of Thursday, and I was a little tired, but everything is good today. Next one is scheduled on the 28th. Can't wait.
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I would guess they are very low level prospects, but I've been a Never Arcia guy for a long time. He was just 124 PAs from making the Wall of Honor, which would have been an amazing feat for a guy who has amassed 2.4 WAR in 542 games. Farewell, Orlando. I hope the Braves can unlock all of the potential that exists within you. -
He's a catcher and he's (almost) 35. Not really that surprising. Just not a lot of guys can catch into their mid to late 30's and stay effective. Really takes a toll on the body. Is there anything more satisfying than Lucroy’s post-Brewers career? Here’s a guy when the Brewers turned down his overture for an extension well into his 30’s, he demanded a trade because the team “wasn’t winning”, then he vetoed a trade because of the projected time behind the plate wasnt to his liking. When he finally was traded, the Brewers starting to play competitive baseball, he never got the long term contract he wanted. His skills then disappeared over night, proving the Brewers wisdom in rejecting his desire for a long term contract in the first place. I will always root for Lucroy. He and Carlos Gomez carried the franchise during and after the Braun suspension. He was used in team marketing and they got good publicity for all of the work he did supporting veterans--all while he was making close to the minimum salary. He suffered a concussion in 2015 and probably rushed himself back, and then another one in a violent collision in 2019. He's given a lot of himself to the game and especially to the Brewers. I think the team made a wise financial choice in not extending his contract, but it was pretty cold hearted, considering how much value he had given them up until that point.
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I would love the story even more if meth and oxy weren't as dangerous and destructive as they are. Still, the image of the Cubs logo duffel bag with the wrapped packages of drugs is a keeper for when a chippy Cubs fan starts up.
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FSN/Sinclair/regional sports network streaming
JimH5 replied to Oxy's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
To me, the biggest takeaway was that they only have 60,000 viewers. I would have expected more. And the Brewers are among the teams with the greatest saturation in their market. That shows how hard it is to operate in a small market. I'm a Directv user, and while we've been adding streaming services over the past couple of years with the thought of dropping the satellite, it looks like I'll be subscribing for at least another year. -
Krausse died yesterday of cancer at age 77. He was the Brewers Opening Day starter in 1970, and pitched for two seasons in their rotation. He was part of the big 10-player Frank Lane trade between the Brewers and Red Sox that moved Tommy Harper and returned George Scott. Billy Conigliaro was also part of that deal and he also died in recent days. I don't have any memories of Krausse, though he was pretty effective in 1971 (117 ERA+).
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Yeah, I read about that this morning. I thought the Kids in the car were alright though and Reid was the one who was in rough shape...much have been an early edition without all the facts I guess...? Sounds like he was coming from Arrowhead. So it would stand to reason the coaches had a few bears while studying. Britt Reid has lived a trainwreck life, with drug and felony gun convictions and prison time served. He has multiple DUI interactions with police, he admits to taking Adderall and 2 or 3 drinks earlier. He smelled of alcohol when police investigated the crash that left a 5 year old girl with severe brain damage. But his dad is a big, lovable goofy looking coach with a bushy mustache, so nevermind. I'm sure the broadcasters will give the story a brief mention and then ignore it for fear of getting on the league's bad side.
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Bauer to Dodgers - 3 years/$102 million (w/ opt outs)
JimH5 replied to Eye Black's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
The best thing about the deal is that Bob Nightengale reported he signed with the Mets yesterday. -
I like this signing, mostly because it shows the organization's willingness to move away from preconceived notions of player roles.
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Has anyone ever acquired three hall of famers in a single season?? The Simmons/Fingers/Vuckovich trade was prior to the 1981 season. Sutton was acquired in 1982.
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Schilling is 26th all time in BRef pitcher WAR. He's behind Bob Gibson, ahead of Tom Glavine, Don Sutton, Roy Halladay and John Smoltz. His Adjusted ERA+ is 127, same as Gibson & Tom Seaver, ahead of Jim Palmer, Smoltz, Juan Marichal and Bob Feller. He has more than 3100 strikeouts, lead the league in wins twice, strikeouts twice, complete games 4 times, K/BB ratio 5 times. He performed like a Hall of Famer, and the only thing holding him back is his post career conduct and the (proper) reluctance of some voters to look past some of the terrible things he's said and done. Being inducted means you get the endorsement of the game, to stand before the world as a representative of their industry. That honor is significant. You get to speak before a big audience, and are let into a very exclusive club. He was every bit a Hall of Famer on the field. He wouldn't be a borderline selection at all. But do the voters want him to get the game's highest honor? As unpredictable and ill-tempered as he has been, he could be an embarrassing stain on the HOF and the game for another 40 years. There's nothing wrong with him having to wait this long. It's really up to him and how much he's willing to change his tone. The HOF will be fine whether he's inducted or not. He's a historically important player, and his exploits and artifacts (along with Bonds, Clemens, Pete Rose, A-Rod, etc) are already on display in the museum. If he doesn't get in, it won't be without reason.
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The tributes keep pouring in today with so many people paying their respects. I'm glad that he lived up to--and really, beyond, his image. He was a great man, beloved and respected by so many.
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I brought a pizza home tonight from Glass Nickel Pizza on Bluemound & Elm Grove Rd. Contact free drop off into my car. It's good, if pricey. They're pretty generous with toppings. It's a step up from Domino's and Pizza Hut, etc. Big, foldable slices.
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I only buy them a couple times a year so I just wait til they are super high. Me, too. I'm aware that I am exceedingly unlikely to win, so I will only play when the payoff is unusually large.
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Congrats to you and your mom! Looking forward to the day when I can get mine. I'm a phase 2 person, which is gooe that I'm lower risk, but still would like those antibodies.
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Buck O'Neil was the star of the series, but there are a lot of great interview snippets of very interesting people. John Thorn, Shirley Povich, George Will, George Plimpton, Rachel Robinson...and many more. I think the HD version is very good, though the series was originally produced in 4:3, so there's some compromise with the HD. And while I loved the first 9 innings, the 10th was just ok.
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Wisconsin's tolerance for binge alcohol consumption is one of the worst things about living here. There are lots more Wallaces out there. They are a terrible burden to all of us.
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He was a terrific, magnetic guy and great ambassador to baseball and the Dodgers. RIP
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And now she has passed away. Rest in Peace.
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Tanya Roberts is dead. NOPE! She's alive!
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She really seemed to embrace being associated with the show and being Mary Ann. I was besmitten with her, as were a substantial number of others who were also on Team Mary Ann. She really seemed like a lovely person.
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44 starts, 23 CG, 342 innings as a 40 year old. 19 seasons with >200 IP. 5400 innings with a 115 ERA+. Nolan Ryan pitched fewer innings with a 112 ERA+. Because the knuckler is a gimmick pitch, his accomplishments get overlooked..but Niekro was remarkable.
