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  1. RobDeer 45
    Thanks for posting that link, haven't watched that in a long time. Well I actually didn't even watch it when it happened because I was so nervous, I was on the stairs where I couldn't see the tv! Haha. He really did a lot for this team the last few years and I want to give him props for that. I was a little worried but man was I wrong. Glad we had him here.
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    Maybe this was stated, but I feel like some team will pay for Gomez's "potential" and not for what he's done so far. I just think he will be a tough guy to sign because of that.
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    Man I hope you're wrong! I think they need to embrace what they are and who they are. I like the idea (and it slipped my memory) that we could go back to 154 games, that could be a start. Maybe toss in a few double headers? Just to get the season done a little sooner so it's not in direct competition with the NFL for too long. Baseball is a great game but I don't know how many casual fans like to watch a random baseball game. People love to follow their team, but once their team is done our out of the race, they check out. Maybe that's something that MLB just embraces instead of fighting. That's why I guess the wild card additions keeps more fans following their teams longer.... I love following the Brewers, but it's pretty hard for me to grab on to the post season. When I do watch, I do love it, but some years it's really hard for me to get in to.
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    This problem with Baseball post season not being a big deal is something that really worries me. I'm not sure what the fix is. I do kind of like the idea of going back to two teams from both leagues, because this would make the playoffs better.... but I think this takes so many fans away from the game because their teams will be out of it early. I don't know if there is an answer to make both the regular sason and post season better.... Baseball is a different game and it can't compete directly with sports like football. Maybe that's the problem, the season goes too late in the year when the buzz of football is in full swing. I'm all for the tradition of 162 games, but baseball should prob be done a month earlier.
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    Awesome, thanks!
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    They should just follow these guys around like big brother house during big events. Put it on TV so everyone can see. That way if they do anything, nobody can be bribed or bought, everyone sees it. That should do the trick!
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    A Ram will start to decline anytime now because of age right? He shouldn't fall off a cliff, but at some point in the next few years, age will start to cause him to slow. Let's just hope that injuries don't increase that! (I just knocked on wood)
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    I'll have to look in to that. I had a few Hofbrau Oktoberfest beers and I was not impressed. It was fine as a beer but not the oktoberfest I'm used to around the midwest. I believe that's one of the tents at the Oktoberfest so maybe I'm the one who is in the wrong! One of my favorites was always Capital Brewery..... I have not seen that down here yet.
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    Wanted to give this a bump and see if there are any good Oktoberfest beers to be sampled this fall. I am out of state so that could limit some of my choices from the WI people. Recently had Great Lakes Oktoberfest which was solid. Any suggestions would be great.
  10. RobDeer 45
    So I can't read any posts here, but I watched first season on Netflix a few months back. I DVR'd the marathon that was on this weekend and have gotten half way through season two. I will be up to speed by episode two! Can't wait!!!
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    I'm a little late on this type of post, but I'm very excited for this offseason. I can't wait to hear more about our young guys and what they've been up to in the offseason. As an earlier poster said, there isn't a ton that "needs" to be done, but there are some little things to sure up. It makes things way less stressful when you don't have massive holes to fill. Question on bullpen.... Is it even possible to know how your bullpen will perform prior to a season? I mean, it seems like that's the hardes thing to predict. I know we need to add some arms, but I'm always hesitant to grade them until half way through a season.....and that didn't even work this year!
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    When in doubt, or just looking for a reliable car, I'd always go Honda. I've grown up with them, and owned two and never had an issue (except when I hit a deer!). Usually it's just maintenance here and there that you have to keep up with. Just really can't go wrong with them.
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    New teeth cost a lot! I was deep in the sauce that is Diet Mt Dew back in 2009. I never really drank soda at home, just when I'd grab fast food. Diet Mt Dew was the only diet soda I had ever tasted that was close enough to drinking regular soda, so I just would have one here and there. The next thing I knew, I was drinking 2 in the morning, one mid afternoon and then maybe one at night. I know the one in the afternoon was for the pick me up, but I just really loved the sweetness. After awhile and reading about how bad diet soda is for you, I just stopped drinking it. I find, if you don't buy it, you won't drink it! I'll grab one every once and awhile on a road trip, and still love it, but I'm glad I'm not drinking it like I used to. I'd say the easiest way to get away from it is by drinking some black coffee for the pick me up. That will stop any issues with headaches. Because black coffee is not such an addictive taste, I feel it's easy to not drink it every day (when you don't need a boost). Then you can slowly take that out of your intake. My problem is I love a warm cup of coffee in the morning when it's cool out. So I really drink a lot more coffee/espresso in the winter months.
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    Ha, I was just going to comment on no contact play
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    Pitt has the classic post talk like a pirate day hangover.
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    giddyup! Great start.
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    I think the manager actually does have impact on how the team plays. Guys to give an a little extra at times (if he picks and chooses when to do that). If the player respects the coach, he'll give a little extra and will buy in to the approach the manager is preaching. If he doesn't respect him, he may only give 90% in the field and may try to just hit a few HRs instead of being a smart hitter. You can't tell me that good managers were able to get a little extra out of a guy like Manny Ramierez at times during a season? That guy was not max effort 162 games a year.
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    Ya he kind of is. I'd say DM's stock has been on the up tick a bit. Always going to be some woulda should couldas but we've been competitive for several years now in a situation that is less than easy to do so. Agreed that Aram will has a good chance of being a tough pill to swallow in the last year as well. Oh well, it seems to be a good bridge, at least for one year.
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    I don't think anyone is saying that individual players are exceling beyond their talent because of him, I just think he's kepth them on track, both years. I think it's much more common to put blame for a loss or a season on a manager and sometimes there is cause for giving a guy praise. That's all, just some positive vibes towards our manager.
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    Just wanted to give some love to RRR. He got a team to the playoffs last year, as he was supposed to do, and he's got a team that was a seller and was almost dead, playing meaningful baseball in Sept. Several people disagree with his style and some of his moves, but he does deserve a lot of credit for his results. I kind of think that no matter who our manager is, half the people will disagree with the guy. I guess that's what a site like this is for, to discuss all the different opinions. I just want to give him some credit for his results. Cheers.
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    I liked the move, then I started to get worried it was a mistake when we were looking like we were sellers. I was hoping we could trade him and get some more youngsters in. Man he's really been solid and now looks like a great move by DM to keep us offensively competitive for a fraction of the cost of Prince.
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    I didn't click on this thread until today, thought it was something else. Great idea for this!!! For some reason, I can not get my iPhone to make the "tweet" sound when I recieve a tweet! It juts makes the generic notification noise. I have "tweet" selected in the settings under sounds but I get nothing! Any ideas?
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    I mean this really is insane! I love meaningful baseball! It's hard on my heart!!!
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    I think next year we will get a thread going with a running total of every time the squeeze play is attempted. We can than keep stats and debate from there! Again, I think the reason I like it is that I believe it gives us a better percentage at getting one run. I agree that it decreases the percentage of scoring multiple runs in that inning, but because of my risk aversion, I prefer getting the one.
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    Ya, I guess you can't just look at it as when the bunt gets down, the outcome of the run scoring. I'm guessing that's what they are measuring. It also should include at bats where the batter attempts at some point, it doesn't work, and then that player later strikes out. Not quite sure what all situations should be included in the calculation. I like it with weak batters up, with an average to weak batter on deck. I feel like it's a play it safe type move when you break it down. I mean, shouldn't you look at the success rate (either outcome of everyone is safe, or a run scores and the batter is out) compared to the batter and on deck batter's avg with runners in scoring position? If the probability of the bunt working is greater than the batter's avg, wouldn't the smart move be to bunt? I'm just thinking out loud here, I know you have to account for giving away an out and what that does to the rest of the inning. I guess I'm risk adverse and I'd rather take 1 run (in a lot of situations) than chance getting 0 or more than 1..... Another thing to look at, if there is a runner on 1st and one out, is the batter a higher threat to ground in to a double play (ground ball hitters, slow runners, etc). And yes, let's not turn this in to RRR bashing, it's more about strategy of the play. I think there is a lot to think about and I'm sure I'm only scratching the surface.
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