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Thanks for complaining that you weren't complaining Poo! (sorry Brian). I think I have been outmanouvered in this case!

Funny how even when we are winning by 12, someone finds something to complain about. Wow. I complained about nothing. I just noted Ned has a philosophy. Because numerous times he has done the same thing. I do not judge it. Maybe 'some people' just like to complain about others complaining, hence they read everything about everything as a complaint, so they can complain, but they can mask their complaint by saying someone else complained. How boring this loop. I dont complain. Trust me, when I complain you will have NO DOUBT.

Ned has a most interesting philosphy. Even in blowouts he is throwing his guys 115 - 120 or more pitches. He has done that to Cappy a couple of times. I would be tempted to baby the pitchers, get them out early, save them for next start. But I wonder what is best. I cannot complain about the results. But maybe Ned could give guys like JDLR some more work. We better see that wild man today!

Two points about this (three actually) 1) Maddux has completely change Ohka K to BB ratio; before Mike he was terrible (I think about 1:1); since Mike he must be like 2 or 3 to 1 2) I like games where the guys absolutely bash; it can get into their brains that they are good enough to bat well in all situations... even when the pressure is on... they are just training themselves to THINK they are good! 3) If they can really figure out how to get above .500 (even if it is by good luck (most here say they are below .500 only because of luck, so I guess the bad can become good luck))... if they get above .500 they will sit all winter thinking they are winners... not 'nearly' winners 2 and 3 will help this team immensely... much more than any physical improvement or big off season signing

remember it has nothing to do with heart or mental qualities we have guys on 2nd and 3rd in the 9th and score zilch then when it becomes too painful to try to win, we just walk a couple of guys to lose the game how enjoyable... how enjoyable who is going to tell me 'lack of talent' led to that loss I think something like 0 for 10 with RISP led to that loss, that is lack of mental talent There were two times we only had to put bat on ball to score the winning run... and we could not do it shameful but, they will go and relax in the clubhouse... they did their job for the year, they hit .500 two times LOSERS

of all the people to try to steal with... it was a good plan, it was just the wrong draft horse was running honestly, Ned could have tried with other people tonight.... but he waits for Mr 1 in 10 chance to have a go....

if jj gets a hit, his average will be above weeks'

so how is our non-problem going today, batting with RISP

what are the odds now on a lead off walk?

You can lead a horse to water....

If we win this game our boys have turned the scared corner of .500. Right now they have the game in their grasp. Forgive me for saying these words, but the result of THIS game now lies with the team with the most heart - to the team who wants it most.

remember my question from earlier if we only did the NORMAL amount of dumb dumbs (I am talking removing our mental dumb dumbs) how many more games would we have won this year 1? 2? 3? 4? ...

I only have one goal this upcoming inning. Make Webb throw at least 20 pitches. The guy is never super accurate. Make him work. At least we will have in 'tired?' for the 8th. And if we are lucky we can score a run.

chook = chicken

.600 baseball is the peak Hoffy Joe, did anyone ever say the phrase to you 'cant see the forest for the trees?'