2012 Community Prospect Rankings: I can't think of a lame pun that rhymes with Neftali, but he won the #5 spot
by BK on Jan 10, 2012 9:20 AM EST
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PrintThis was kind of a shock win, honestly. In years past, we've seen lists contain a good mix of high floor guys and high ceiling guys, but this one is trending clearly to the former. Most of you would prefer what's close to a finished product, even over guys on this list who have the possibility to develop into a top-of-the-rotation starter and into a 5-tool stud outfielder. That being said, I tend to like Soto more than most, and he's still relatively young enough to make improvements in the part of his game that's lacking right now, namely his plate discipline. Another interesting thing to point out with Soto is that if you're a diligent reader of Farmers Only, you'll remember a period of time where Neftali hit most of his home runs within the span of about a month, including a week or two when he went off. The question we'll have to answer is if he just suddenly figured something out or if he was just on a hot streak. He's likely headed to Louisville.
Another piece of news to pass along, John Sickels of SBN's excellent Minor League Ball site posted his Reds top prospect list. You can read about them here. I've also added Sickels' rankings to the choices too.
Two more choices added to the list today, vote accordingly.
Todd Frazier, UT, 26, BA-#7, Sickels-#8
(Louisville) .260/.340/.467/.807, 15 HR, 46 RBI
(Cincinnati) .232/.289/.437/.726, 6 HR, 15 RBI
Pros: Shown an ability to hit for power, lots of XBH too. Versatile on defense. Good clubhouse guy. Cool nickname and at-bat music.
Cons: Doesn't really have a set position, and isn't above average anywhere. Plate discipline is suspect.
Mariekson "DiDi" Gregorius, SS, 21, BA-#6, Sickels-#7
(Bakersfield) .303/.333/.457/.790, 5 HR, 28 RBI
(Carolina) .270/.312/.392/.704, 2 HR, 16 RBI
Pros: Excellent athlete, has the tools to be a well above average defensive SS. Very good contact skills.
Cons: Very aggressive plate approach, little in-game power so far. Still young, but needs his athleticism to translate into offensive numbers.
Henry Rodriguez, 2B, 22, BA-UR, Sickels-#10
(Bakersfield) .340/.378/.513/.891, 8 HR, 44 RBI
(Carolina) .302/.367/.432/.799, 5 HR, 37 RBI
Pros: Good contact hitter. Doesn't strike out a ton, and will grab you a few stolen bases.
Cons: Unfortunately, the defense. Doesn't walk much, very much a free swinger.
Yorman Rodriguez, OF, 19, BA-UR, Sickels-#9
(Dayton) .254/.318/.393/.711, 7 HR, 40 RBI
Pros: Tool shed--Chance for above average power, speed, contact skills, and defense.
Cons: Durability--has only played 122 games total the last 2 seasons. Very raw both at the plate and in the field.Very aggressive plate approach.
J.C. Sulbaran, RHP, 22, BA-#9, Sickels-#12
(Bakersfield) 4.60 ERA, 137 IP, 155 K, 50 BB, 1.39 WHIP
Pros: Very solid 3-pitch repertoire, with an above average FB and a solid CH and CU. Above average stuff leads to high Ks, and he significantly improved on his previously spotty control in 2011.
Cons: Some question about his unorthodox mechanics remain, although he smoothed them out in 2011. Somewhat of an injury history. Mainly, he needs to repeat his strong season in AA in 2012.
Robert Stephenson, RHP, 18, BA-#5, Sickels-#4
No Professional Stats
Pros: Good size, outstanding velocity (has hit 97), good control, and a potential plus curveball. Supposedly has a very good makeup.
Cons: As a high school pitcher with no pro experience, he's about as risky of a prospect as there is. Can he avoid injury, develop his secondary pitches, and consistently get professional hitters out?
David Vidal, 3B, 22, BA-UR, Sickels-#13
(Dayton) .280/.350/.498/.848, 20 HR, 85 RBI
Pros: Very lively bat, hitting for both average and power. Good defense.
Cons: Still questions about his size (he's listed at 5'11"), and struck out way too much (111 in 454 AB).
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the clear vote is Stephenson
sure, i’d rather the Reds drafted Henry Owens (damn you Theo Epstein!) but Stephenson has a ton of potential. last year’s draft was loaded and during many years RS might have been a top 10 pick.
Yorman, you’re on deck.
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I voted for Treasure Island yesterday, and again today.
Also, I guess I view Todd Frazier in the same way many others view Chris Heisey . Not a regular player. Personally, I think Heisey should be given a legit shot at LF.
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It's fitting
Barry did a lot of cutting off.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 10, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
He does look good in jorts.
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely Stephenson.
I’m really enthused about this kid. While he’s a long way from the majors, Stephenson’s potential as a front end starter is tremendous. In average drafts, he’s a top 10 selection.
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by Thundering Turtle on Jan 10, 2012 10:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I completely agree
He’s totally our “In average drafts he’s a top 10 pick” cliche’
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
Ewwwwwwww
Soto did win.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
So, does anyone thing we should take a chance on Fernando Martinez?
He’d be cheap, and we could put him out in LF in AAA and see if he figures it out.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
I'm all for it
I mean, I guess. Waiver claims are by definition unenthusiastic. We need AAA OF depth and he’d be that, for sure.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
"Waiver claims are by definition unenthusiastic."
It’s been a long time since 2004, let me tell ya. I remember pouring over the Rule V Draft lists
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 10, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Pete Schourek was a waiver claim.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
The Mets did him no favors in his development.
He is 23 and has had 3 september call-ups? Looks like they were to busy promoting him for him to get any meaningful time in anywhere. If I understand the waiver rules, no way we get a shot at him.
by Eastwindquinn on Jan 10, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Th Mets were too aggressive
with Martinez and other prospects, hindering their development. I understand Martinez has an option left, so he’d be a worthy enough claim, but I suspect another team will grab him before the Reds get an opportunity.
We Are ... Marshall!
by Thundering Turtle on Jan 10, 2012 3:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Soto? Hrmm...more like Cerrano than a top 5 prospect, to me.
Yorman Yorman Yorman YORMAN.
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by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 10, 2012 10:24 AM EST reply actions
Here is a question... I need some help with an answer.
There is a school district with in an hour drive of where I live. Their teachers are going on strike. They are offering double what i make now per day to sub in place for the striking teachers. I’m not sure if it is something i should do. There is a threat of a lot of ridicule, and I don’t know what kind of affect it could have on a career.
Any thoughts?
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Go for it
You will never be able to work in that district afterwards. You also do not have to tell your future colleagues you crossed a picket line.
Teacher strikes are quite different from other strikes, somebody has to cross the picket lines because the kids have to go to school.
If the strikes goes on for a bit this could even help your career because you gained some meaningful teaching experience. Also why would principals and school board members hold crossing a picket line against you?
I am about as pro-union as you can get, and I feel that if your future colleagues judge you for crossing the picket line, they need to get off their high fucking horse, because as a young substitute you need money and opportunities. This gives you both.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
That's the way I'm kind of thinking about it.
I’m about as anti-union as you can get. So, I’m quite indifferent about the situation. I just don’t want to do something that will come back and haunt me. I had this discussion with some teachers I know, and they were quite negative about people that come in to take spots during a strike. But, they also had one of those situations about eight years before, so they actually knew what it was like to be going on strike.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Of course they are going to be negative about it
They irrationally view the replacement teachers as strike breakers. Which you are not, there is 0 chance (I don’t even believe it is legal), that they will replace their union teachers with you guys. Replacement teachers are really necessary to keep to maintain business as usual. Imagine the havoc that would happen if the schools just shut down and the kids had no place to go?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
The thing is I don't need it for experience.
I have a long term job lined up for the last three months of the year. This is more about money. I just talked to my dad, and he didn’t sound very enthusiastic about it. I have emails out to some family members that are teachers. I don’t think it will be something I’ll be doing. This is a very ugly strike, and it may not be worth the trouble just for some extra cash.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Do you think what you would do there could get back to anybody else?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Considering the monster that is the OEA... yes.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
My first thought was, "No, man, don't do that."
But then I thought about the kids in need and I thought that you might go to their local library and volunteer in one of those after-school tutoring programs. That’s not gonna make you any money but it could go on your resume and it’s a little bit of a finger-poke in the eye of the teachers’ union.
(I don’t pretend to know how to solve this country’s ridiculous public school problems but I do know that the teachers’ unions need a finger-poke in the eye. If not a slap up the back of their heads.)
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
I would be in favor of administering indian burns, purple nurples, and rear admirals
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
You may know it as an atomic wedgie
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
that is a horse of a different color than the "rear admiral" we talked about in high school.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
isn't the rear admiral one of those joke sex positions?
perv
Fuck lion say what! i got a fuck lion now come fuck wit me
Now that you mention it
it probably is. But we didn’t know anything about that back when I was burnin’ down the school yard.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Really both sides need to be poked in the eye
I defy you to talk to a public school administrator for 10 minutes and not hit him in the nose.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
This is very true.
Both sides are equally to blame. In this district the teachers are striking because the school board has offered a mandatory pay freeze. They ended negotiations and are saying “take it or leave it”. The teachers haven’t taken any pay freeze during the recession, and have been on par with average pay raises.
The district is being pressured by the state to get their finances under control. I think it is four out of the last six years they have been in the red. Last year they were $1.6 mil under. With a pay freeze the district will be forced to ask for another operating levy, and they just built a new school.
I just talked to my aunt who was her district’s union prez for a few years. She said it isn’t worth me doing since I have a long term sub job, unless I really need the money. I don’t need the money that bad. She said if it gets ugly enough it could come back to screw me, but that usually never happens. But, there have been some really bad cases of blacklisting. I’d also have to physically cross the picket line, which would be incredibly uncomfortable.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Damned teleport machine inventors!
It’s 2012 now! When? WHEN!?!
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
I really don't like that they picket at their schools.
I have no problem with them picketing at their school board office, but picketing at schools seems a step to far.
They also really shouldn’t hassle replacement teachers, somebody has to come in, and at the very least, babysit this kids. If teachers think their profession is mud now, lets see what the community reaction would be if there were no replacement teachers, and the kids could not go to school during a labor dispute.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
It gets even worse.
They vandalized the administration office last week. Usually they bus in teachers from Sylvan centers. Usually they get tutors from a city and they board them up in hotels.
It is usually very hard to find people from the area that will fill the spots, because of the backlash.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
I talk to my kids' elementary school principal once or twice a week.
But now that I think about it, those conversations usually top out at the seven or eight minute mark.
So now I’m intrigued….
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
I work two jobs.
I don’t have time to volunteer. The only reason for doing this is for money.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like you're ready to join the union!
Just kidding!
(Kind of.)
How about you agree to waive the fine and I promise not to email you the remaining eighty six photos of my dog dressed as a bear.
by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
If I could avoid joinging the union I would.
They are a pretty terrible organization, and I don’t like people spending my money on political pet projects. But, in the State of Ohio you have to join the union if you are a teacher. There are some schools in my area that are leaving the OEA and NEA and forming their own district unions. That is something I could get behind.
The state level and national unions don’t really do much good for education and are really a waste of money.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
I have mixed feelings about state and national unions
I do think they do important political work, but using common workers does not sit well with me.
But then again unions get power and funding from a national union that they don’t get if they form an independent union.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
They may do important political work, if you agree with what they are doing and deem it "important".
The controversial aspect is when I get a full time job, I will be expected to pay union dues. Well no, expected is the wrong term. I will be forced to pay union dues, or at least dues for collective bargaining. That money is still used to support political causes that I probably will not support. I find that shady.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
I get what you are saying
and while this isn’t true for public employees, if you work for a private company the profits you help create usually go towards political work.
How about we get rid of corporate personhood, corporate campaign donations, and union campaign donations.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
I'd agree with all of those things.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Give somebody a lecture about something?
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
He would have a good opinion.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
DON'T BE A SCAB
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
SERIOUSLY
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Have some respect for the movement that brought you such good things as
1) the weekend
2) paid holidays
3) employer based health care
4) no more child labor (though I’m not crazy about this one)
5) the Family Medical Leave act
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
somebody has to be
somebody has to go in and at the least babysit the kids. He would hardly be a strike breaker, really just a well paid babysitter.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
The kids can stay home until management capitulates
Teachers are the most fucked of all. They deserve better.
DON’T BE A SCAB
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Teacher's have it incredibly easy.
Don’t be fooled. I’m a teacher, and I think it is very easy. You get paid for work 185 days a year.
I don’t think I’d technically be a scab anyway. i’d be getting a $100 a day increase in pay, and wouldn’t have to work two jobs. Maybe if a few more teacher’s would retire instead of milking the system I wouldn’t be in this situation.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Oh.. I thought you were just some jackoff with a different kind of job
You would still be a scab and harming your colleagues’ chances of getting a fair deal, but for some reason it doesn’t seem as bad.
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't say they are a fair deal.
Many teachers in many districts have agreed to pay freezes. This district didn’t do so throughout the entire recession. The district is in a dire financial situation. It is pretty on par with what others have had to deal with.
These same colleagues hold on way after they are suppose to retire, flooding the job market for recent college grads. Do they deserve a fair shake? I don’t’ know.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I think teaching can be an easy job, but it shouldn't be
dedicated teachers should spend a fair amount of time outside of class grading and preparing. I think the bigger issue is that we as a society do not value teachers, and I don’t just mean in terms of pay. Teachers are not really thought of as respected highly trained professionals. They also aren’t treated as such when they go to college. How many of your fellow ed majors really took college or their future careers seriously?
In Finland teachers get paid well, but they also have to have a master’s degree in their subject and take education classes. They also have a strong education system there.
Here, outside of some very dedicated few, teaching is what you do if you can’t or don’t want to do anything else.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
Even with the extra hours outside of the classroom, I think it is easy.
I would show up at 7:30am and leave at 3:30am with nothing to take home. This is because i budget my time well. The only thing that is time consuming is grading tests.
Our society doesn’t seem to value to teachers, and this is stupid. Teacher preparation programs are also incredibly easy, especially if you go in to middle school or elementary. I still had to take higher classes and was int he same program as history and political science majors.
Ohio seems to value teachers more than other states. The pay starts out pretty low, but you get a big bump up for a Master’s (mandatory to get anyway) and the high end is pretty good. As of right now you can be making $60,000 your last few years. If you teach until 35 you get a pension that pays 88% of the average of your final three years of pay. What really sucks is the people that teach past that, or retire/rehire.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Social Status
The poor social status of teachers is a complicated subject. It suffers from a gendered identity (as the first public occupation to be predominately filled by women), has been politicized due to racial and class based social/civil issues, and fails to meet the unreasonable expectations of a generally unreasonable population. Additionally, we are a society obsessed with "personal achievement" and people rewrite their personal narratives to illustrate how they were responsible for their own success in life— I pulled myself up by my bootstraps without no fancy schoolin’!
You have to see how your own description of the field contributes to this poor image. While teacher prep courses may have seemed easy (indeed, there are real issues with some of the curriculum, requirements, and poor instructors in many programs), you should compare them with similar fields. Do you know how hard a social work degree program is? How about a management degree? Simply put, college is not all that tough (and never has been) for students who are qualified for a program and motivated to finish it.
People have a galling lack of perspective and a general unwillingness (or inability) to analyze the causal relationships that create issues in our society. You are a history/social studies teacher by training (I assume)—it is your job and responsibility to improve this!!!
by Bill Doran on Jan 10, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I hate to say this...
But if you find teaching easy you simply are not doing it right.
Highly effective teaching requires a constant adjustment of pedagogy and curriculum to meet the differentiated needs of your classroom. Assessment must be highly observant and clearly articulated. And professional development demands that you read up on the latest developments in educational psychology, pedagogical approaches, and content development.
No one can do all of this in the 185 days a year that you are in the school for 8-10 hours…
We can agree that the trend of old (greedy) teachers/administrators hanging on long past the point where they are effective teachers must be discontinued. Vigorous, transparent, and courageous leadership can do this now, union or not.
by Bill Doran on Jan 10, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I agree with this.
Maybe it is because I’m fresh out of college, and it all seems new to me. I mean I’ve had many more demanding jobs. I’m talking physically. I’ve had jobs where I’ve hated waking up every day and going to do it. I’d come home, eat, and be in bed in a couple of hours.
Teaching is second nature to me, and i love it. I talk all day about I subject I really enjoy, and i like the interaction with the students. Everything else just seems like it is busy work to get me through my day. I guess once I have to adjust and learn new techniques I might have a different outlook. But, right now it is just easy for me. I’m sure others don’t see it that way.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you
if teaching is easy to you, you are not holding your students to high enough standards. And you probably aren’t actually doing a great deal of educating, but more of the babysitting you describe.
I understand that personality and psychology have a lot to do with it, but I found teaching to be very difficult and demanding (at the HS level). I can not name too many jobs that I think would be significantly more difficult than teaching.
Having 2 months off in summer does rock though.
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
by kcgard2 on Jan 11, 2012 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
so all the families who really have little to do with this should pay for a union managment problem
i would agree with you on almost any other labor dispute. But the schools need to stay open.
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
In my experience the OEA and NEA doesn't really care about that.
They put a good front and sound all lovey dovey, but it is all about $$$$ and increasing dues.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly I don't know a lot about the teachers unions
But I get riled up when it comes to manly work.
A dope trailer is no place for a kitty.
by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
scabs bad
sexism, a-ok!
"You know when I'm done ranting about elite power that rules the planet under a totalitarian government that uses the media in order to keep people stupid, my throat gets parched. That's why I drink Orange Drink".-Bill Hicks
The last Reds prospect to come up with good plate discipline was Votto (or Hanny).
This system has a way of producing high-power hackers, apparently. I know it’s symptomatic of MiLB players generally, but it sure would be nice to have a truly complete prospect. Soto’s hitting ceiling is probably last year’s Jay Bruce, which doesn’t excite me. I guess this system is just that shallow now.
Alonso was a pretty patient chap. Yasmani, as well.
Oh….shit, nevermind!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 10, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
mike leake seems to have good plate discipline
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I'm honestly shocked that Soto won
people are drunk with his power!
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Kerry Wood?
This guy says the Reds are interested.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
He has the "proven closer" tag.
He would probably be cheaper than Coco.
But that still creates the 13 pitchers for 12 spots thing.
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by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
either way
The Reds will have some tough decisions to make.
Assuming everyone stays healthy and there aren’t any more trades.
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I thought he said he would only play if it was for the Cubs?
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by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
* Unless the Cubs don't offer him big bucks
“Woody wanted to be here despite the rebuilding process but while the Cubs were saying they wanted him back they were unwilling to pay him the market value for a solid set up man,” he said. “He has heard from a number of teams that are World Series contenders and they are all willing to pay him a very fair salary to strengthen their bullpen. The Cubs expected him to pitch for another hometown discount. He has already done that for them a couple of times before. There is no reason that he should have to do that again.”
Setup man? Do you think the Reds might be aiming to get both him and Coco?
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I'd bet it's one or the other
I wouldn’t be upset if Walt threw some cash at him, but would prefer it to be of the incentive-based variety
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or
Marshall for closer, Wood for setup man?
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that would be cool with me
dunno how Wood would take it, though, having his role reversed. Wouldn’t mind a committee if that committee consisted of Sean Marshall, Kerry Wood, and whoever our best third pen arm at the time is
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Jeff Szmardzija!
I don’t know why the Reds are convinced they have to rebuild the Cubs bullpen in Cincy.
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by Yossarian22 on Jan 10, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd rather have Wood that Cordero.
He is cheaper. But, it may not happen.
From Bruce Levine:
Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that the team has offered Kerry Wood a “substantial raise” in hopes of bringing the veteran relief pitcher back.
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“We continue to want Kerry back in Chicago,” Hoyer said. "We’ve offered him a substantial raise and we certainly hope it gets done.
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by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
teh Fay
talked to Jocketty. Walt says Wood is plan B if they fail to sign Cordero. They “probably” won’t sign both.
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He wants paid market value.
So, what is that? $3,000,000? I don’t know if we could afford that and Cordero. Plus, that would put way too many pitchers on the roster. I think if we picked up Wood you might see him closing… or a closer by committee with Marshall.
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by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
Baker doesn't do committitties
But I know, they do win the WS and all that jazz.
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or Dusty will pick someone and make him the closer
LeCure? Masset? Ondrusek? Marshall?
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I think it will end up being Masset or Marshall
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by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Dusty could end his career twice!
(for the record, I’m in the Dusty-doesn’t-ruin-arms camp)
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Seems like he's the Cordero fallback plan
Unless the Reds are playing it on very deep background, Madson is out of their price range. I don’t want to see them trade for another reliever, so it really is down to Wood or Cordero.
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by RijoSaboCaseyWKRP on Jan 10, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
or Marshall, LeCure, Arredondo,Masset, Ondursek, or Bray
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YOU WUZ WRONG WRONG WRONG!!!
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Yes
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by BigBabyBruce on Jan 10, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think so
It’d be another story if there was an Alonso or someone blocking him, but I’m not gonna lose sleep over someone getting ABs over Danny Dorn.
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by BK on Jan 10, 2012 1:18 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
what about Costanzo!?!?!?
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
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by -ManBearPig on Jan 10, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
MLBTR is reporting that Selig is getting a 2-year extension
I thought the old fella was retiring?
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 10, 2012 12:50 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, that's what I thought
Something about him finally stepping down to write his memoirs and bore undergrads at Wisconsin. Selig has been fooling us all for a good twenty years about his future plans, starting with that bs about being just an “acting” commissioner.
I’d love for baseball to have a truly independent commissioner. But the owners are so used to having a guy in their pocket that I can’t see it happening soon.
Ron Paul!
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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My guess is he is staying on to implement in the new CBA
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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
or to cash those fat fucking checks!
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by Dave from Louisville on Jan 10, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Hey everyone! Bert Blyleven loves to fart!
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I knew it.
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by Fat Vegas Alan on Jan 10, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
This is ManBearPig's 2012 Halloween outfit
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by obc2 on Jan 10, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
damn, you're right....I hadn't noticed the resemblence
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by GlennBraggsSwingAndMissBrokenBat on Jan 10, 2012 1:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
well done
Let a man come in and do the Popcorn.
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by -ManBearPig on Jan 10, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is it ironic that I tl;dr'd my way past the teacher stuff?
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Nope, but your improper use of irony is!
by FordhamRam on Jan 10, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
Isn't it?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 10, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
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