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I've said this before, but I was at that game and I missed the drop because I assumed the game was over and I was bending down to gather up some things before I left. All I heard was the crowd (well..the Brewer part of the crowd) erupt and people yell "He dropped it!" That was the same year as the McGwire/Sosa HR chase. I believe Sosa hit 2 dingers to CF in that game, but McGwire had already busted Maris' record by that point and had a pretty good lead on Sosa.
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Why does it seem like there are not any good realistic blackjack apps available. I've tried 4 or 5 different apps now and they all seem to be unrealistic. Winning is either too easy or virtually impossible. Also, I don't like the betting on many of them (like the ones that keep a cummulative tally, but start each individual "session" at zero). I'm going to Vegas in about a month and want to brush up on my Blackjack a little. Not sure why it's so hard to make an app that emulates 6 decks (or better yet, maybe one where you can choose how many decks you want). If anyone is aware of a good blackjack app, please let me know. Also, don't want to have to register...not interested in playing "online".
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I have a couple thoughts on this. 1. If you don't want it to happen, don't let them clinch on your home field. 2. Don't ask them not to do it. I could be completely wrong but if they didn't say anything to the Dodgers about asking them not to go in the pool what are the chances they would have even thought about going in the pool? Like I said, I could be completely wrong but it seems like they were asking for it by saying don't go in the pool. Well, if they did it because they were told not to, then I find that to be a bit childish. Of course, it wouldn't be the first time MLB players did something they were told not to do
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They do studies all the time that are not based on any government data base (average calorie intake of individuals in the U.S, average amount of beer consumed, etc). There are employment agencies that do average salaries of different jobs in different regions of the county. I would like to see a comprehensive study of average income of individuals that does not rely on the limited parameters of IRS data. -
No math whiz here, but I think that's why it's called an average. Yes, there are diferent size households, geography, lots of things that vary. That's why the number is an AVERAGE which takes into account all these factors. As with all stats, it's always about what you do with the number that gets tricky. In this case, I think the proper way to look at this number is how it compares historically, whether it's up or down, etc. Anything more than that will give you misleading connections. As you said, whatever the number is it will sound too low for a family of 15 in Manhatten, yet sound pretty good to a single person in TN. Uh..yeah...I understand what the word AVERAGE means. However, it's meaningless if you take the average of completely different sets of objects. This stat seems to have about as much meaning to me as taking the combined average speed of all horses, sloths, and humans.
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I guess my point was that just about every article I read about average incomes in America refers to "average household income" and the articles never explain how this was calculated other than maybe saying things like "before tax, includes benefit payments, only includes wages of those over the age of 15, etc". So, the only assumption I can make is that they are taking the income of all households and averaging them. Which, if true, seems like a flawed methodology.
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So, asked for this for Christmas from my inlaws. Combined, their gifts usually come out to something worth around $100. So, the other day my sister-in-law asks me what options I want. I went back and looked and I guess I didn't realize that the $96 option framed is only an 8x10. What!?! Ok. I guessing I'm getting gift cards again from the in-laws.
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There is small article in the journal/sentinel today about U.S. income gaps. I'm not trying to start a political or economic debate here. I'm just curious as to why whenever they do research regarding various income levels of Americans they use household income as the basis. Seems to me that not all households are created equal. One household may have 1 person another 8, 9, 10 or more. Also, some households have one wage earner and some have multiple wage earners. Lastly, a household in NY City with the same income level as a household in OK City does not have an equal standard of living. Just seems to me that measuring everything by household income is like comparing apples and oranges. Maybe average income of each household divided by the number of individuals in a household would be a better starting point and then use some sort of cost of living factor depending on what region each house is in. Again, this is statistical question/comment, not any type of political or economic question/comment.
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Phase 2 of giving back...free admission to the on-deck event in January: http://www.biztimes.com/article/20130911/ENEWSLETTERS02/130919951/-1/daily_enews/Brewers-to-offer-free-admissions-to-On-Deck-event
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All-Time Worst Single Season Lineup in Brewer History
Patrick425 replied to Matt Breen's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
If you factor in production per dollar spent (inflation adjusted) I would think that Jeffery Hammonds and Jamie Navarro would have to make this list. Jamie Navarro signed a big contract with the Brewers before the 93 season and went on to post 5.33 and 6.62 ERAs in 93 and 94. Left the Brewers and then was brought back in 2000, started 5 games that year and posted a 14.95 ERA. Jeffery Hammonds...the Big FA splash by the Brewers a year before Miller Park construction was completed. Had a total of 660 ABs in 3 seasons, earning around $7.5 mil/yr (big money at the time...especially for the Brewers), never hitting greater than .257 in either of those seasons. -
As you stated, that it one that is commonly violated, but I've never seen a player so far away from the on deck circle as Gomez is, that's why I'm a bit surprised that no one has said anything about it.
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I've been a partial season ticket holder (currently a 20 game plan) since 1992 (93?). There have been a lot worse seasons than this "record-wise" in those 20 years and there was the 1994 strike year. My memory is not great, but I don't remember a time when they ever lowered the price. My guess is that they will keep the prices the same and possibly offer some extra added incentive to renew (something a little more than they offer in most years).
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Hmm..I'm a little surprised at that (trwi's post). What if he decided he wanted to stand directly behind home plate or if for some reason he wanted to stand in the grass area right behind the hitter just outside the home plate area dirt? Seems like there would be some limits as to where he is allowed to warm up. edit: I'm assuming that what he's doing is legal, otherwise I would guess that another team would have brought it to the attention of the umpire by now.
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So, the last couple of games we have gone to, my son and I have noticed that Carlos Gomez stands nowhere near the on deck "circle" when he is on deck. He stands closer to the area directly behind home plate. Below is a picture from last night's game. So, my question is A) is there any rule as to the area you have to stand in when you are on deck and B) Is anyone else surprised that the opposing team has not complained about this (with the idea that he is trying to gain some sort of unfair advantage by standing closer to the area directly behind the catcher - or that maybe he is being distracting to the opposing pitcher).
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So, yeah...I ate some of these last week: http://www.today.com/health/chobani-pulling-some-yogurt-over-quality-concerns-8C11073457 While I thought it was a little weird that the containers were "bloated", I ate them anyways. Then when one "exploded" in my briefcase on the way to work, I figured I probably should not eat that one and should throw the remaining containers out. Anyways, I did not experience any ill effects from eating this "bad" yogurt.
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Yeah..and why has no one brought this one back yet? http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3588/3424843779_e850be64e2_z.jpg
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Well, since 1982_fan stated this: " i too was 16 at the time, and still have vivid memories of the action."...I'm assuming he "lived through" the 1982 season.
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Yes, please keep up posted 1982_fan! I'll be very interested in how another 16 year old experienced that great season.
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The arbitration rules/eligibility requirements have always confused me somewhat, so I'm hoping someone can help me understand this. I was looking at Nate Shierholtz (and this all came up because of a potential fantasy league trade). I assumed he was going to be a FA after this year since this is his 7th year in the big leagues and he signed a 1 year contract as a FA with the Cubs before this season. I'm being told he's still arby eligible after this year. How is this possible? I thought after 6 years a player is a FA?
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Matt Harvey, meet Tommy John...
Patrick425 replied to Fear The Chorizo's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Well, some comments I have read on this board would suggest that this is a good thing for Matt Harvey and he will be a better pitcher after the surgery..you know, like Henry Rowengartner in "Rookie of the Year" -
One of the things I read about the lines for the Sears (Willis..whatever) is that you can't see the line until after you buy your tickets. So, you sure you were seeing the lines for the elevator that goes to the observation deck and not the ticket line? Anyways, something has come up and we will not be going this week, but we are now planing on going at the end of September on a day that my son has off of school. Thanks for all the advice!!! The line usually starts at the Jackson entrance and snakes over to the Wacker entrance. I see it every day. There may be more waiting inside, but that's what I meant by no line. Ok..great. Good to know that you can actually see the line before you buy the tix.
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One of the things I read about the lines for the Sears (Willis..whatever) is that you can't see the line until after you buy your tickets. So, you sure you were seeing the lines for the elevator that goes to the observation deck and not the ticket line? Anyways, something has come up and we will not be going this week, but we are now planing on going at the end of September on a day that my son has off of school. Thanks for all the advice!!!
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I think if you are truly remorseful for things you have done in the past then you should have no problem making a sincere verbal statement. In fact, I think it's how you would prefer to make your statement. To me it clearly seems as if Braun issued this statement because he had to and not because he wanted to. In his apology to the fans letter he states this: "I will continue to work on improving myself and making amends for what I have done." I'll be waiting to see if and how he follows through on this.
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I don't understand why it matters why he took them. Either way he broke the agreed upon rules.
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I have no idea what it is, but I really like Scooter's walk up music
