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- 11/08/09
Guess slipping the comment into the FPP did the trick. I'd bet the panic button forgot what it felt like to be pushed given the past few years.
posted by YukonGold at 07:50 PM on June 03
Yeah, Manny's got more talent in some ways than any ballpark can hold. Great statement. I think the game is just so easy for Manny at times, but his personality is so opposite the other players of his caliber. He doesn't seem to retreat to the dark pursuit of being perfect, looking for that edge and smelling his own ass in the way other players have in recent years. Yes, it's a contract year - but I think he's just swinging the bat and playing the game as much as it is contractual motivation. For reference of how far Manny had fallen out of favor, this was Baseball Prospectus' projection for 2008. .281 AVG 74 R 22 HR 89 RBI
posted by YukonGold at 06:29 PM on May 15
Implication? Clause? Sentence? Argument?
posted by YukonGold at 07:02 PM on April 18
Actually, no, that's not more likely, that's just your guess.
posted by YukonGold at 07:47 AM on April 18
Not at all because you only provided information to make it seem as if it was in fact a wise move to make. Never before have such clearly stated facts so easily been refuted by a statement that ONLY further proves the points in question with such unexplained logic.
posted by YukonGold at 12:14 PM on April 17
You can only link to Maxim's pictures.
posted by YukonGold at 06:32 PM on March 21
Maybe they're getting hookers made of blow. Now that's worth 7 diamonds!
posted by YukonGold at 06:19 PM on March 20
Because Spring Training isn't long enough for anyone.
posted by YukonGold at 06:18 PM on March 20
I sincerely hope that the real Randy Moss resurfaces and NE gets burned. The real Randy Moss? I think that's the player who has not once, but twice, taken less money than was offered but other teams to play for the Patriots. I think the real Randy Moss is interested in playing with the best QB in the league and for the team that is the out and out favorites to win next year. I must be drinking the kool-aid again
posted by YukonGold at 07:45 AM on March 04
This seems to be another thread for everyone to loudly proclaim which side they're on. I'M OVER HEEEEEEEEERE!
posted by YukonGold at 09:46 AM on February 18
"And give me a fat defenseman so I can knock people down." Isn't that NES Hockey with those fat bastards? Blades of Steel was part hockey, part record scratching. Takesthepass,takesthepass,takesthe,takesthe,takesthepass.
posted by YukonGold at 08:20 PM on February 06
I will reiterate Football is a game of inches and this game was inches from going either way. 
posted by YukonGold at 12:34 PM on February 06
(or was that MJ v. Susan Storm?) It's on now:
On on the topic of the hottest piece of comic ass, Sue's hot, but who wants to go after a dude name Mr.Fantastic? Namor can't compete w/ that, and he knows that, and that's why he's always tryin' to invade the main land.
posted by YukonGold at 03:36 PM on February 05
I've taken this topic to the streets so I can continue to participate. From our office mongoloid:
Kryptonite or not, Supes has to get close enough to Bats for it to work. Supes goes into orbit, shoots his fuckin' lazer eyes, hits Batman's explosive caplets on his belt, and BAT-A-BOOM!!! Bat Soup. It's that simple. Bat Man doesn't stand a chance. In fact, fuck Bat Man. Thor vs. Superman!
posted by YukonGold at 03:32 PM on February 05
(Kind of off-topic, but...) If keeps this alive for another 100 comments have at it. Also, if lbb wants to go down the fight road... it's Cougar vs. Bear
posted by YukonGold at 12:30 PM on February 05
It succeeded due to some luck and another player's skill -- subtract that skill, and you've got millions of viewers screaming that the pass never should have been thrown. I watched it live and didn't have the ability to see the outcome yet I wasn't screaming don't throw it. I realize I was cheering for Eli, but he's not winning the game with out throwing up that "ruptured duck". He threw it, it was caught. End of story. Credit where credit is due in my mind. The MVP discussion is trivial. Fans only had 8 options in their text messaging options and I believe that plays into the decision. Justin Tuck and David Tyree were not options.
posted by YukonGold at 08:59 AM on February 05
I happen to disagree with those who seem to think that Eli Sucked his way to a superbowl ring Be fair. That was never said. Not even close. For me personally I was trying to discuss the context of the play vs. the execution. TBH never said he sucked, just that the play (where most of the credit is derived) itself wasn't finely executed. btw, I watched the last three drives again last night. I read on one Pats blog that they had 7 chances to intercept Eli on his drive. That's a little inflated but there were definitely three and when it happened Merriweather's last shot at it didn't scare me nearly as much as it did last night. Eli was definitely slinging it around. On second viewing Steve Smith's first down (last one) was probably the finest of the drive. I was one of his biggest critics during the season Yeah, you're obviously a Giants fan. That's not an exclusive opinion. As a question, how long did Peyton play before he won his first Superbowl? Irrelevant. How many supermodels did Tom Brady date before he won his first? So, does anyone still think it was a bad idea for the Giants to actually play against the Patriots in that last regular season game? There was someone? The Giants weren't barnstorming the NFL prior to that game, they certainly didn't need a week off to reflect. Brandon Jacobs and Plaxico were probably the only viable candidates due to injury.
posted by YukonGold at 08:55 AM on February 05
Licking themselves? Because they can?
posted by YukonGold at 08:07 PM on February 04
Sorry, Yukon. Didn't mean to offend you, but the truth is the truth. I guess I was trying to point out that in someways the boneheaded-ness of it all lends to the greatness. What could he do to not throw it up? 3rd and 5, 1:15 remaining, I've just escaped converging defenders, one of whom had hold of my jersey. Tyree is in tight coverage but those guys I just got away from are coming back. GET RID OF IT!!!! Terrible throw, please catch it. Shit that's gonna get picked. Oh shit he caught it on his helmet. TIMEOUT! I don't think that has room enough to say he doesn't deserve the credit he gets. but he still hasn't shown that he can thread the needle and be accurate when the pressure's on. The first touchdown pass to Tyree. Defender in pursuit and another coming towards the ball. Aikman pointed out the difficulty immediately.
posted by YukonGold at 03:59 PM on February 04
but I don't think Eli deserves nearly the credit he's receiving. The play where he escapes everybody on the Pats' defense was incredible, but if not for a standout play by Tyree, that ball goes two feet above his head. That was a desperation pass and an amazing catch. Doesn't deserve the credit? Desperation pass? That's what unbelievable plays are made of...desperation. If Manning doesn't escape the throw never happens. If Manning hits him in the numbers David Tyree doesn't use his helmet to fend off Harrison and make his catch. Is it possible to just accept it for what it is? They both deserve credit and the MVP process is clearly screwed up.
posted by YukonGold at 02:06 PM on February 04
You think this thread isn't mocking the Patriots, Howard? I'm going to disagree. Save for a few knucklehead comments and the anti-belichick sentiment it's been pretty above it all. I'll admit I have a hard time with any of that. Being a Giant fan and having an overwhelming number of friends be rooting for "the other guys" was tough. Anyone who wants to make comments of that ilk is disrespecting the game that was. In my seat I was resigned to losing - prepped myself for it all week, was gonna be no big deal. Sitting on the other side it's shock, pure shock. Foregone conclusions don't exist in football. There is no next game. You can't win 4 in a row and battle back from elimination. You have 35 seconds. They may have only scored 31 points combined but I think it was the greatest football game I ever watched.
posted by YukonGold at 12:16 PM on February 04
I think coaches should be able to challenge calls the refs make, but not calls they don't. Otherwise they could challenge holding not being called on every play. I think Belichick getting clarification on whether he could is testament to how the whole challenge process is built on shaky ground. There are clearly more rules to determine what can and cannot be challenged than anyone can keep straight. I highly enjoyed seeing Brady's perfect little world... Can I get Vegas over/under action on unnecessary schadenfruede comments?
posted by YukonGold at 10:05 AM on February 04
10 points after 3 quarters of play? That isn't very entertaining. If entertainment equates to points scored then yeah it was a snoozer. Most people were crediting the Week 17 game as the best of the season and despite it being the polar opposite offensively the Super Bowl was as entertaining of a game for me. was so bush league that it killed their karma Karma? How free-spirited of you. I figured some Patriots fan must have shifted in their seat the wrong way to seal the final score. It's cheap. It's unsportsmanlike. Except when it works out for my team though, right? C'mon. There are easier ways to hate on someone.
posted by YukonGold at 09:07 AM on February 04
I hope Brady turns Vince Wilfork loose on him. Which no doubt would lead to a fine under NFL rules.
posted by YukonGold at 02:01 PM on February 01
Sorry Rcade but Aikman's a total Cowboy Homer. Look, as a Giants fan it was completely transparent and much like watching Joe Buck call a Yankees playoff game. Look, as a Giants fan, I can tell you you're wrong on both accounts. The only point I can be critical of Aikman on yesterday was when he referred to Crayton as having the best hands on the team w/o a qualifying statement as to why he had just dropped several passes. Emmit Smith on ESPN countdown was a different story, but not worth discussing - they're former players and are bound to feel some allegiance. You don't think Simms has an interest in seeing the Giants win? On the whole I think both Aikman and Simms do an excellent job. That's why they are on the #1 announcing teams.
posted by YukonGold at 10:32 AM on January 14
Otherwise you may see runners/athletes intentionally amputing themselves for better times, performance, etc. Like when Rocky broke his arm on purpose in that Nazi soccer movie?
posted by YukonGold at 10:15 AM on January 14
If the Giants D can get pressure on Romo, I think that the Giants pull it off. Well, they're pretty good at that no matter the opponent. Their problems come when someone gets beyond the line of scrimmage.
posted by YukonGold at 12:48 PM on January 07
Does Bill Cole realize that he has a future in erotic fiction?
1. Second Effort (first of all how can the first one contain "second") 2. Get It Done 3. The Killer Instinct 4. Raising Your Game 5. Coming From Behind 6. Playing to Win 7. Avoid "Playing Not to Lose" 8. Avoid "Protecting a Lead" 9. Digging Deep 10. In-The-Zone 11. Getting the Momentum 12. No Mind Games
posted by YukonGold at 12:55 PM on December 06
...and you thought things were getting dicey! Now we're onto the Red Sox
posted by YukonGold at 07:08 AM on December 06
Willis will get better. One thing that you miss is that good pitching versus bad comes down to maybe 10 pitches per game that did not go as planned. In that vain, the statistics that you quoted mean diddly if the Detroit coaching staff can turn those errant pitches the other way (or most of them, at least). I am well steeped in statistics and know that they can be used to state anything that wants to be stated. He'll get better...in the American League? Where not only is he going to have to fix those 10 troublesome pitches you reference but throw probably 15-20 more quality pitches against a player whose sole job isn't to pitch as well?
posted by YukonGold at 02:40 PM on December 05
Dear Sporting News, I'd like to introduce you to RSS Feed. He's a pretty cool guy - very reliable media man, would definitely help you reach your fans. Plus, he's dead sexy. Just thought you might get along. P.S. Watch out for Schilling, he'll talk your ear off. Awesome concept, especially with the variety of managers
posted by YukonGold at 06:08 PM on November 09
Don't don't don't let's start This is the worst part Could believe for all the world That you're my precious little girl But don't don't don't let's start I've got a weak heart
posted by YukonGold at 05:40 PM on November 04
I'm dying to know the MUCH more part. Can I hear more? Seriously? Does it involve shiatsu massage or buffalo wings or dare I dream, both?
posted by YukonGold at 05:39 PM on November 04
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
posted by YukonGold at 05:27 PM on November 04
How was your comment relevant in the context of how I posted the link? You just have that burning need to start attacking the link I posted? I don't remember referencing it in any way, shape or form. Still haven't seen you post on his blog, do you not feel it's relevant enough point to bring it up with him?
posted by YukonGold at 10:42 AM on November 04
Besides isn't this post about an individual, not a team? Jason Varitek is a member of a team. He may potentially be a member of the Republican party, if so is Spofi decidedly right wing? It's a puff piece about a nice gesture by someone who children might look up to. The fact that this thread got more comments than what fraze wrote is shocking. Wait...I take it back, it's not shocking at all.
posted by YukonGold at 07:52 AM on November 03
It's just that I dislike it when someone, a journalist or a blogger or whatever, takes something and reinterprets its significance (if not its intent) to support whatever unrelated point he/she is trying to make. I seem to remember this "blogger or whatever" referencing it as a "first hand account" of the scene, yet you had no problem creating your own opportunity to make an "unrelated point". ...and I'm pretty sure his blog allows comments. How about you voice your opinion with the original author?
posted by YukonGold at 06:40 PM on November 02
Link 4: Amazing perspective on free agents lost. All of whom I voted at the time (and even now to an extent) to keep.
All can probably be considered top 10 prospects.
- With the compensatory picks for Cabrera, the Red Sox drafted outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and highly regarded Triple-A infielder Jed Lowrie.
- With the two compensatory draft picks [for Derek Lowe], the Sox took reliever Craig Hansen, now at Triple-A Pawtucket, and Double-A pitcher Michael Bowden.
- [With Pedro Martinez] They also scored with the compensatory pick received for the Mets’ signing by taking future top-of-the-rotation hurler Clay Buchholz
posted by YukonGold at 12:57 PM on October 24
Link 2: How was that not Shank? How? I just lost a buck. To myself!
posted by YukonGold at 12:48 PM on October 24
Everybody's wearing them!
posted by YukonGold at 02:11 PM on October 12
Sterling can hold his head up with how he handled that situation. Yeah, I'm retracting that statement. On review he's an asshat too, just a professional asshat.
posted by YukonGold at 12:42 PM on October 12
Nah, he would just get laughed at and ridiculed. Because if there's one thing Suzyn Waldman isn't getting it's "laughed at and ridiculed"! Seriously, do you have a dedicated team of writers working on this stuff for you?
posted by YukonGold at 12:40 PM on October 12
LIU, you can accuse me of trolling when you eclipse 5 comments. They don't even have to be valuable ones.
posted by YukonGold at 12:04 PM on October 11
As far a Susan Waldman she is a homer and that is what you should expect from a homer. So is Jerry Remy, but he wasn't crying on air after a heartbreaking loss in 2003 and the Grady Little era was coming to an end. ...and I can't believe I'm about to say this, but Sterling can hold his head up with how he handled that situation. Sure he had the kid gloves on, but he at least tried to be professional and bring it back. As yerfatma said... I think i's just been a bad year. She has been part of the organization for 20 years and she will not work for any other team. Can I get a fact-check on this please? I seem to remember Waldman working for WFAN previously and not for the New York Yankees.
posted by YukonGold at 09:01 PM on October 10
If this Red Sox thing isn't working out for you, I'm heavily recommending switching to the Devil Rays. Zero expectations Great draft picks Raymond is one lovable blue bastard 
posted by YukonGold at 08:21 PM on September 21
If you're a Red Sox fan and you're listening to the game on the radio and you're listening to a gloomy game... Know that next year, you'll probably have one less reason to be pissed off. If you're outside the Shaw's Red Sox Radio Network this will mean nothing and I apologize
posted by YukonGold at 07:17 PM on September 21
both teams were ultimately destined to win mid-90 games 2007 Projected Division Standings by John Beamer March 19, 2007 New York 95 67 53% Boston 91 71 32%
posted by YukonGold at 07:08 PM on September 21
Obviously not telling the long time members to keep on topic and quit trolling. Yes- the A-Rod t-shirt sale is off topic. This entire fucking thread is off-topic. Please, spare me. Is it (Yukon) a Yankee fan posting (doubtful) that hates a player that has been on fire this year? Or a Sox fan hoping that the Yanks get rid of a thorn in their side? If the latter is the case that is pathetic. Never fear! Encyclopedia Brown is on the case! Let me know if I can flip to the book and find out what the answer is.
posted by YukonGold at 07:33 AM on September 20
Nothing says quality like Arial.
posted by YukonGold at 07:09 PM on September 19
Yankee Fans Raising baseball's decorum coast to coast
posted by YukonGold at 06:29 PM on September 19
what with all the pissing matches going on between different posters It's a niche demographic.
posted by YukonGold at 06:14 PM on September 19
Especially from a Red Sox fan.
posted by YukonGold at 03:04 PM on September 18
I've never understood the appeal of autographs from hated rivals. Because kids who do that suck. And you my friend were above sucking.
posted by YukonGold at 02:50 PM on September 18
I lived two blocks from Fenway for a number of years, and I got to see the the kind of sentiments commonly expressed by the Fenway faithful on a daily basis. Careful with that axe Eugene. Thank god you don't show up in "Fenway visitors guide" results.
posted by YukonGold at 01:30 PM on September 18
I been playing Madden football since it first came out for the Sega Genesis game console and even now with Madden 08' for the 360 You should contact Bert for a free copy. Maybe get a little testimonial action.
posted by YukonGold at 02:49 PM on August 28
Sign me up ASAP, Bert! I want to make this season of Madden Football my most competitive ever! Seriously, how much more could be in the book? The ad weighs in at almost 4000 words.
posted by YukonGold at 12:13 PM on August 28
Photographic slideshow. At 1:00 remaining there is a clear Carl Everett sighting.
posted by YukonGold at 07:49 PM on August 16
New Stadiums: Prices, and Outrage, Escalate
Times change things get more expensive, I think everyone understands that, but what the Giants in particular are doing is a crying shame. Seat increases come with the territory, but the institution of PSL's is a big giant f-u to their current ticket holders. A good portion of the patrons that fill that stadium are about to lose a piece of their family heritage. Tickets that have been in families for generations are going to find their themselves in new hands. Not the hands of fans who were there in 4-12 seasons. It happens, it's just sad. John Mara can make his own decisions, but it doesn't seem to match up with what his father had planned. Charge the corporations - Dear ExxonMobil, you want one of our nice new luxury boxes? They're $500,000 more now, you're picking up the tab for our fans.