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  1. foamboy1
    To be 50 and die from complications of pneumonia is very unusual. In most instances, the illness is secondary to something else, more more critical.
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    I felt that during his last start his fastball was down about three mph from his usual stuff. I would say it was two or three mph down (on average) today as well. He can still bring 96, but his average seems down from where it used to be. Not trying to make a point or get into an argument....just a personal observation.
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    To the point of this thread, I don't believe Mark A. is an interested and serious bidder for the Bucks. There is someone quite interested who has been meeting with Kohl....the BC issues have to be resolved and the acquisition would be part of a larger real estate play in the neighboring areas....a redevelopment project with the Bucks as the centerpiece. It's possible, but there are many moving parts that rely on a number of things aligning correctly.
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    To the point of this thread, I don't believe Mark A. is an interested and serious bidder for the Bucks. There is someone quite interested who has been meeting with Kohl....the BC issues have to be resolved and the acquisition would be part of a larger real estate play in the neighboring areas....a redevelopment project with the Bucks as the centerpiece. It's possible, but there are many moving parts that rely on a number of things aligning correctly.
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    Good points, Bork. It's really both groups. They have danced around merging before but the egos get in the way. Gimbel leads one board and Ulice Payne leads the other....but they have plenty of other egos involved on both sides. It's a complete no-brainer to solve the BC problems. I believe the Milwaukee Theater was a bit less than $30 million....it's used some, but not as much as it needs to be. There is no accountability to the taxpayer on any of this...that's the painful part.
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    Good points, Bork. It's really both groups. They have danced around merging before but the egos get in the way. Gimbel leads one board and Ulice Payne leads the other....but they have plenty of other egos involved on both sides. It's a complete no-brainer to solve the BC problems. I believe the Milwaukee Theater was a bit less than $30 million....it's used some, but not as much as it needs to be. There is no accountability to the taxpayer on any of this...that's the painful part.
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    It's absurd that the Bradley Center has not merged with the Wisconsin Center District to tap into their taxing authority in order to capitalize the improvements necessary for the BC to become competitive. It's hard to believe, but the BC is the lowest producer of revenue in the NBA in terms of current configuration. I love the BC, but it needs updates before the ownership situation can be resolved.
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    It's absurd that the Bradley Center has not merged with the Wisconsin Center District to tap into their taxing authority in order to capitalize the improvements necessary for the BC to become competitive. It's hard to believe, but the BC is the lowest producer of revenue in the NBA in terms of current configuration. I love the BC, but it needs updates before the ownership situation can be resolved.
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    Three cities were being considered with Milwaukee being the likely choice, until a Miller executive was murdered this past January while enjoying the nightlife in the Walker's Point area. That pretty much sealed that Milwaukee was out of the running (despite the company saying it would have no effect). When your executives are being randomly murdered, you might consider other locations. Here is the link: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=711750
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    Inspiring performance
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    Thanks, guys. I love shopping without moving.
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    Scarpetta didn't make it out of the 1st, 2/3 of inning with 3 BBs, a WP, 2 SBs, and 1 ER. Fredricksen-like I'm actually wearing that shirt right now. I don't see it for sale on the site. Any thoughts on where to find it?
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    Is that shirt available for purchase?
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    These were my March 22 predictions (post 34): Ted Simmons finishes the year as Brewer manager. Ned coaching a gritty team of high schooler's next season. Prince's HR's and RBI totals are both down this year (needs to take 150 walks or more as he'll be pitched around) Corey Hart is the most consistent player on the roster Sheets has some dominating outings and other than a brief stint on the DL, wins 17 games (he signs elsewhere after the season) Gagne is released in August Luis Pena flashes brilliance in AAA, but is not consistent. He improves and is better each of the next three seasons in Milwaukee JJ Hardy is on the DL twice this season Parra finishes the season with 12 or more wins Suppan has a +5.00 ERA Hall is better than last year, but not as good as the year prior Team disappoints and is prone to mental lapses, costing Yost his job and finishing in third place in the division. I think I'll continue to stick with most of them....
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    It would be interesting to hear what Bush changed, or how he explains this run....it's been nothing short of phenomenal. I'd feel better to hear that he made an adjustment than he's doing the same thing and just getting a different result. I'd feel like we can expect "more good" in the future than reverting back to what we were used to.
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    I'm incapable of responding without being banned, with much of my derision a carryover from last year's "managing the team right out of the playoffs." He's better this year...but not an asset in any way that I can conceive.
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    I'm no doctor, but when you wake up feeling like trash, either you did something to deserve it, or you're not healthy. Don't underestimate yourself, I think that was a fine clinical assessment.
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    What's wrong with Stetter? Opponents are batting .144 against him or something like that. I think he's been quite good, yet they keep trotting out the same guys that keep failing.
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    Joe Thomas was playing left tackle in the Big Ten six months following surgery. Edit: So this ends up being post #1000. I had higher hopes for myself on this milestone.
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    Whoever drives 39 away gets a long time-out. I'm not kidding.
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    I feel bad seeing Rogers fall off the list. I was hopeful his recovery would follow the Parra recovery and not JM Gold. I still have my fingers crossed. By all accounts, he's a competitor, so this has to be quite hard on him.
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    Christmas in June!
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    On opening day of 2007 I created a post that said offer Sheets a three-year $45 million dollar extension. At that point, he had injuries, but had 2007 and 2008 under contract. People crushed me in response. That was the time to get him. It's not the amount of money per year that would cause Milwaukee to flinch...it's the total amount of dollars with the years. He'll get a five or six year deal for between 90 and 120 million now, rather than the affordable three year, $45 million would might have done last year. Now we lose him because we couldn't think far enough in advance. It's a shame. For a team to be competitive, you need guys like Sheets and you just can't replace them from within.
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    I like staying at the bed & breakfast, Churchill Inn, in Sister Bay. I enjoy the fish boil over at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. That is also a decent place to stay, given the proximity to other bars/restaurants and shopping. Churchill Inn is much quieter and small. My favorite little bar to grab a beer and watch a game is the Bayside Inn, also in Fish Creek...fun, local place.
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    From my recollection, Jones has been hit hard more often than not lately. I could be wrong....actually, I'd be excited to be wrong.
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