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  1. RobertR
    I'd think at this point you pick up Cameron's contract regardless whether you want to keep him or not. If the Brewers want to contend for the post-season next year, and everything I'm reading says that they do, then trading Cameron and getting someone that can help in 2009 is certainly preferable than picking up a supplementary draft pick. The Yankees reportedly have some interest and they have some young starters and/or Cano that I'd be interested in. I'm just about ready to give Weeks a try out in CF if Cameron is moved. Most of the metrics indicate that he's improved defensively, but he certainly looks like he's made no progress on the pivot. There's at least the potential to not lose anything offensively. I hardly think Cameron coming back is a bad choice either. He'll provide good defense, hit for some power with adequate on-base skills, strike out quite a bit, and earn his pay. Robert
  2. RobertR
    Probably long out of print, but I think some here would like the Big Book of Conspiracies by DC Comics' now defunct Piranha Press. Worth looking around places like Half Price Books for. An ideal bathroom book. I wouldn't be shocked if Bigfoot did exist, but I'm certainly skeptical. And I get more skeptical every year with the spread of cell phones with cameras and still no hard evidence. Obviously, seeing objects in the sky that people can't identify happens. And I suspect that many of those sitings are military/experimental in nature. Little grey aliens that are interested in probing people in the sticks is where I draw the line though. I'm somewhat fond of the more plausible conspiracy theory. The Chaplin/Davies/Hearst/Ince affair being one that I find particularly plausible. I don't believe the Dr. William Gull/Freemasons/Jack the Ripper conspiracy, but I at least find it possible if implausible. Robert
  3. RobertR
    ?I rented, and half watched, Iron Man for my wife who's a big Robert Downey Jr. fan. It's really the character work that holds this movie together and it's nice to have Downey actually fulfilling the potential that his addictions almost cost him. Since it's almost Halloween, I rented The Call of Cthulhu which is a wonderful example of no budget, fan filmmaking. Made in 2005 it adapts Lovecraft's story like a piece of contemporary film of the time, in this case a black and white silent movie. The acting is no great shakes and the limits of the budget show up quite a bit, but it's an imaginative effort made by people with obvious affection and understanding of the material.Well worth seeking out if you have a spare hour. Given it's obscurity, a look at the trailer. Robert
  4. RobertR
    Yeah, Gwynn was basically Counsell/Kendall at AAA. No idea how that's supposed to help the Brewers offense. He doesn't even have the excuse that he's young for a prospect going for him. You might be better off replacing Weeks with Luis Castillo, at least that could be a defensive upgrade. I was under the impression that Cano, like Weeks, wasn't the greatest 2B defensively. That is an interesting change of scenery swap though. Checking this year's stats, that looks to be a fair statement, although Cano does appear to do better with the DP. Robert
  5. RobertR
    Heck, it's not like 5 runs allowed is a super awful performance either. Believe it or not, a team is allowed to score 6 runs and bail out a pitcher. Robert
  6. RobertR
    Kapler and Branyan can't stay healthy, so they really shouldn't be considered for starters. Useful depth, but not starters. I'm fairly certain that they'd both be starting in this series if they were available. And let's not forget, both of them were basically out of baseball, so we shouldn't assume this year's level of performance going forward. I think Brad Nelson will help as a left-handed bat that can play the corners. At the very least, he'd be a useful platoon option if Hart doesn't get himself straightened around. I think if he had more experience during the regular season he'd have a bigger role in the playoffs. I can't see Escobar jumping two levels and getting thrown into the fire. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of a straight up Weeks for Robinson Cano deal? Cano had a bad year, but it wasn't awful and he'd definitely improve the infield defense. A change of scenery might be good for both of them. Cano hitting left handed might help balance the lineup too. I believe next year would be the last year of a contract for Adrian Beltre and the Mariners are likely shopping him around. His road splits are very good and getting out of Safeco should help him. Any interest? Robert
  7. RobertR
    Assuming that it's not completely torn and can heal short-term, I'm not so sure that the best case scenario for the Brewers isn't Sheets accepting arby and a one year deal. Who are you going to get that's even close to as good as Sheets that's not going to want 4 years, $40+ (50+?) million? Heck, Kyle Lohse probably sets the baseline and I'll take Sheets on a one year deal over that any day. Sheets, Gallardo, Parra, Suppan, Bush and no reason to push Jeffress is a good situation to start a season in. Robert
  8. RobertR
    Paul Newman was probably at his best when playing just plain ordinary guys. Which is kind of ironic as Newman was anything but ordinary in looks, grace, charisma, athleticism, or intelligence. And he might have been a better individual offscreen, as hard as that is to imagine. He's one of those individuals that you can say with complete confidence left the world a better, richer place than when he entered it. Robert
  9. RobertR
    Other than Gagne, there wasn't a whole lot to complain about the actual performance. Mota probably outperformed expectations a bit (albeit in rollercoaster fashion), Riske underperformed, and everyone else was in the ballpark of what could be expected. I have more questions about the roles that were assigned and how inflexible the bullpen usage was, than what we got out of the players we had. I think it's pretty clear that overall Villanueva was at worst our second best relief pitcher and I never felt that he was used to maximum benefit of the team. But, I'll give them credit. They pulled the plug on Turnbow and didn't dither forever on Gagne. Robert
  10. RobertR
    I'm curious, what famous storylines is Tim "I don't read comic books" Kring "borrowing" from this season? Robert
  11. RobertR
    Sometimes you just want to point out something that's not merely good, but absolutely great. All Star Superman's conclusion hit all the buttons for me this week and made me love comics all over again. Robert
  12. RobertR
    Hard liquor of choice tonight: Cask Strength Macallan. Robert
  13. RobertR
    Somebody needs to explain to me why Craig Counsell is starting games in September. That's the infielder that should be sitting. Robert
  14. RobertR
    Yeah, True Blood appears to be safe. I've not watched it, and the comments appear to be mixed on it, but ratings are apparently fairly good and I could see it appealing to women. Is Entourage worth checking out this season? Last season was pretty bad, IMO, and I'm not so committed to the show that I need to see it through to the bitter end. Generation Kill was well worth the commitment though. That's a DVD set that's going to be very popular over time. Robert
  15. RobertR
    Don't like that we're already two episodes in and they're basically ripping off plot ideas from THE NIGHT STRANGLER. I'd buy their pseudo-science better too if they'd pay attention to basic science, like conservation of mass for instance. I'd probably like it a lot better if the mad scientist was the lead instead of the bland, uninteresting FBI agent. It's not necessarily bad, but it's far too bland at this point for me to go out of my way to watch. Robert
  16. RobertR
    So, what's everyone's favorite hard liquor? I'm partial to Glenmorangie Scotch. I really need a hard one right about now. Robert
  17. RobertR
    These rankings are always silly. Especially for bigger universities which have different colleges with different strengths and weaknesses within. One global ranking doesn't tell you if UW is the best place for you if you want to go into Education as opposed to Law as opposed to Journalism as opposed to Engineering. I've always thought the class size ratios were sort of a bogus measure as well. There's nothing wrong with a big lecture if it's done well. Robert
  18. RobertR
    At least the makers of LOST are honest about what influenced them, unlike that certain other show. One of these days we'll have to have a Watchmen chat with no holds barred spoilers. I never get tired to discussing that book as it's amazingly dense and layered. And I really think Dave Gibbons doesn't quite get his due. He's not my favorite renderer in the world, but the man has few peers as a flat out storyteller. Robert
  19. RobertR
    You know earlier I mentioned a new printing of a quarter million. Apparently demand is so high that the new printing has been upped to a full One Million. Wow. Robert
  20. RobertR
    Yeah, he'll get exposed to gunshots, although it's likely to be in the fall. My understanding is that the best way to deal with them is to get dogs over their initial startlement and then treat it as no big deal. I'm hoping to get some grouse hunting in early and get him started on wings early. As for where I live, Milwaukee area. I'm willing to travel a bit, although I'd like to keep it within 50 miles or so. Robert
  21. RobertR
    OK, I'm the proud owner of an 8 week old American Water Spaniel and I have several basic obedience courses selected for him. He's a great little dog so far. BTW, here's a photo. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/eviltwin120/100_0292.jpg He goes by the name of Shemp, as Curly was just too obvious a name for a Water Spaniel. Anyways, after obedience, I want to get him into training for hunting, primarily for grouse and pheasants. And, yeah, I can buy the books and videos (and if someone has any recommendations on them, I'll be glad to read them), but I'm looking for hands on trainers as well. I don't want to send him away for a couple of weeks either, I'm more interested in classes. Anybody have some recommendations? Robert
  22. RobertR
    After some thought, I'd be awfull hard to beat in the following. 1. Batman (probably my single strongest area, even if I don't use it here much. Unless your name is Dennis O'Neil, Mark Waid, Mark Hamill, Michael Fleisher, or Michael Uslan, I'll take you on confident of victory.) (Actually my top 6 would be Batman in the Forties, Batman in the Fifties, etc.) 2. The Films of Akira Kurosawa (although EDR probably could beat me.) 3. Shakespeare 4. Beer 5. Civil and Environmental Engineering 6. Orson Welles Robert
  23. RobertR
    Random thoughts: I've seen 20 of these films. Probably the biggest surprise to me, based on reputation, is Scotland, PA. Biggest surprise of the traditional adaptations, IMO, is A Midsummer Night's Dream. It's not bad, but I don't think there's anything special about the movie either. FWIW, I'd recommend APT's version of the play this year. I'm not a big Julie Taymor fan, but she made Titus watchable for me. That's not a play I'd ever care to see a traditional version of. I'm hopeful that someone will run with the idea of Ian McKellan's King Lear and Patrick Stewart's MacBeth sometime in the near future. It's a shame that the McKellan/Dench MacBeth came out in the big Shakespeare film drought of the 70s/80s. Robert
  24. RobertR
    C'mon Elsinore Brewery? Got to know your classical references. Here's another, Star Trek II might have a little to do with Moby Dick. While I understand it being overlooked due to rights issues, Welles's Falstaff (Chimes at Midnight) belongs right towards the top. I'm surprised the 1930s Midsummer Night's Dream didn't make the list as well, as the art direction, cinematography, and balletic interpretation of the faeries is quite groundbreaking for Shakespeare on film. I'd generally agree that Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing is the most successful of the adaptations of the Comedies. I'd actually put it above Branagh's Hamlet, but below Branagh's Henry V. I'd agree that 10 Things... is a little underrated. I actually prefer it to the Taylor/Burton adaptation which I think is overwrought. I think a lot of people would like McKellan's Richard III. It's modern setting clarifies themes instead of being distracting. Robert
  25. RobertR
    Obviously we're too far away to judge the movie. I have hopes and doubts. What can be said is that it's already working as a great advertisement for the trade paperback. It's all the way up to #2 on Amazon, that's among all books, and DC has ordered a big new print run, 200,000 copies. Getting more people to read the book is a good thing, IMO. Edit: I'm seeing reports that the new printing is actually a quarter million copies. That's an outstanding number in today's comics industry. Robert
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