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Tuesday, October 29, 2002. I read you blog. Anyways, the word down here in Atlanta is that Ned Yost will be named manager tomorrow. I work for the Braves, and that's the word we got. You can write about it if you want, but I dont want to be attributed to the statement at all. Hopefully this gent will e-mail me his opinion on Ned, but it won't get posted for a while. The JS is reporting this same info this AM. Welcome to MIL Mr. Yost. I'm out 'til the 10th. Monday, October 28, 2002. Word on the street is,...

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Monday, December 30, 2002. Hope you had a great holiday and a hassle-free move. Just dropping you a line to ask what your hang-up is with Drew Olson. I found your blog midway through last season, so while I knew what you thought of his work, I missed your specific citations of his sloppy work. When today I saw your reference to his watching games at home, you got my attention. Keep fighting the good fight. Perhaps someday the Brewers will get it. Why, oh why, would you watch the game from your office whe...

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Monday, May 05, 2014. As I often say.I'm glad they are not on my side. I did not support them when they were pouring beer over the heads of politicians. I did not support them when they were vandalizing the capitol. I did not support them when they closed the veteran memorials in DC out of spite, a lack of respect for the military, and immaturity. Because I'm better than that. I believe the only thing better than sleeping late is a good nap. I believe I'll never be half the person my dog thinks I am.

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Sunday, August 31, 2003. This has the potential to be the greatest September in baseball history, with the possible exception of the Big Mac/Sosa HR race of '98. Thank goodness the much maligned Bud had the foresight to add the wildcard a decade ago. Sounds like the wife and I may attend the Snappers/Rattlers playoff game this Thursday night in Appleton. We were hoping to take in a Brewers game in the afternoon as well (what a DH! But they have the day off. Saturday, August 30, 2003. And anyone who felt ...

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Friday, October 31, 2003. How nuts are Americans about Halloween? Seven billion dollars' worth of nuts. Nine billion pieces of candy. Fifty million greeting cards. Millions of costumes sold; millions of parties attended. We are so nuts, the government recently issued a stern warning against buying Halloween contact lenses without a prescription because they can blind people. Maria Puente,on popularity of Halloween, USA Today October 29th, 2003. 4 nights per week. Thursday, October 30, 2003. The Mariners ...

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Thursday, November 21, 2002. Just saw today that the Crew added Francisco Campos to the 40 man, while allowing Paul Stewart to leave as a minor league FA, in effect, because they did not want to add him to the 40 man. I know Melvin said he viewed Paul as a 5th starter/long man type.then what exactly is Campos, other than several years older? Wednesday, November 20, 2002. Monday, November 18, 2002. Sunday, November 17, 2002. Doug's off to a fine start. Back in town for a couple days, then gone for 2-3 wee...

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Thursday, July 31, 2003. Good to win 3 of 4 from anyone. That said, they have to be the dumbest group of hitters I've seen this year. Not a one of them know how to work the count, they just swing at everything. Other than Timo Perez and Phillips, who plays 1B, but can also catch, it's a team in need of massive rollover. The most prolific offensive position this year in MLB has been LF. Compare these for a minute:. Ave LF- - - .280/.357/.472, 829 OPS, 169 OXS. Just wanted to comment on the Catchers Interf...

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Wednesday, April 30, 2003. I just LOVE watching Keith Ginter hit. Take, take, take, foul, take, usually followed by a well struck ball, a walk, or a K. I enjoy the K's less than the other results, but it's just an honor watching a guy at the plate with a plan other than "see ball, hit ball, jog back to bench". Reminds me a lot of Ronnie Belliard, actually. Tuesday, April 29, 2003. Todd Jones, Jesse Helms.Jesse, Todd. Monday, April 28, 2003. A few days ago I wrote to David Bloom, who writes a DevilRays bl...

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Friday, November 02, 2012. Thanks, enjoy the offseason. With stats and such. Recap of 40 man and 2013 25 man payroll estimate. Going into this offseason. Young players that have to be added to 40 man. Or risk losing in Rule 5. That's like a highlights episode of a sitcom.it's like a new episode, and barely have to work at all. The Ramblings' manifesto can be found here. Never have lives less lived been more chronicled.- DM. Outdoor Fire Pits USA. Al is @suitedconnect on Twitter. Al's postseason WTMJ appe...

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Monday, September 30, 2002. Playoff picks: OAK in 3, ANA in 5, ATL in 4, ARI in 5. Then again, I could be wrong. Saturday, September 28, 2002. Peter Gammons is reporting that compensation for FA's offered arbitration still exists. Despite reports to the contrary. If this is true, I am uninterested in every FA offered arby by their old team. The last thing we can do is lose any of our draft picks in a desperate attempt to improve to 68 victories next year. Friday, September 27, 2002. It's a much better si...