2012 Community Prospect Rankings: Daniel is number Four-cino
by BK on Jan 9, 2012 8:03 AM EST
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We're back at it to start the week, and Daniel Corcino is the #4 ranked prospect. He's been nothing but positive so far, but is still enough of a lottery ticket that there's some risk to him too. This season will go a long way to figure out if he can sustain that dominance in higher levels, especially if he goes back to the bandbox that is Bakersfield.
Same choices today, so have at it. And if there are anyone that you want to vote for but haven't yet, let me know in the comments.
Todd Frazier, UT, 26, BA-#7
(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
(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.
Yorman Rodriguez, OF, 19, BA-UR
(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.
Neftali Soto, 1B, 23, BA-#8
(Carolina) .272/.329/.575/.904, 30 HR, 76 RBI
(Louisville) .412/.444/.588/1.032, 1 HR, 4 RBI
Pros: Breakout season last year, finally showing the bat to profile at 1B. More raw power than anyone in the system not named Juan Francisco. Still relatively young given his level.
Cons: Strikes out a lot, doesn't walk a lot. Didn't get going until about July last season. Can he sustain that production for a whole year?
J.C. Sulbaran, RHP, 22, BA-#9
(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
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?
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I gotta go with Yorman.
He probably has the highest ceiling out of any player we still consider a prospect. He had his struggles in Dayton last season, but he was 19 years old and is very young for that level. He just has too many tools for me to sour on him so soon. I see Soto is getting some early love, but I could see last season as just being an outlier. He is limited on defense, has basically no plate discipline, and has had his struggles in the past. He is in the top 10, but probably shouldn’t crack the top 5. It will be interesting to see where this vote goes.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Todd over Neftali and Yorman for the same reason I voted Cozart over Hamilton,
I think I vastly prefer finished products. Which is just like, my opinion, man.
I wonder if the Reds’ll skip Corcino to AA? Jocketty’s been far more willing to skip levels than Wanye was, and no reason to have him get batted around on a dirt field if they can help it, no?
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
I understand the close to finished thing, but he's a close to finished bench piece.
Bob Hope voice
Boy, I tell ya, folks… That Timmy Tebow’s something, isn’t he? … Boy, he sure is… I tell ya’ … He’s the greatest white Bronco since OJ’s truck.
by poojols on Jan 9, 2012 9:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
I am with you. The closer dinner is to done, the more excited I get about it.
Also, I have been wonder ing about AA. Brand new Stadium in Pensacola, and the Votto Window. Putting the strongest roster in AA right now, one or two may excel, earn a promotion, and get the quick ticket to the big club in 13.
What if the AA rotation was: Smith, Sulbaran, Coricino, Villareal, Loztkar.
by Eastwindquinn on Jan 9, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
Frazier is 26 and a utility player
Not terrible, but someone like that should not be an organizations fifth best prospect.
Unless that organization has a poor farm system.
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He can play a lot of positions, but I'm still not convinced that he is only a utility player.
For some reason Francisco has always been given a shot over him, and I still don’t understand why.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
I think they like END's tools
Great arm, and insane power.
FWIW, Sickels rated Frazier the 8th best prospect in the system, but didn’t sound all that enthused.
He did edit that section. He had posted something about Frazier striking out too much and not walking enough, but removed it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
there is nothing exciting about Frazier
he is like the Mitt Romney of the 2012 Reds.
"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
That would make him the safe pick.
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 9, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
What politician isn't?
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 9, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Ron Paul, Gary Johnson, Dennis Kucinich, and Bernie Sanders
"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 don't think he is
he may be a racist. I think he would be a disastrous President, but I think he is pretty genuine.
"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 don't think he is racist.
A lot of stuff is being talked about what was written in his publication. But, that is really old news. He has always claimed it was a ghost writer. It is widely believed that Lew Rockwell was the ghost writer responsible for the articles.
Wolf Blitzer even had Paul’s back on the issue.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Maybe calling him a racist is a step to far
but I would say he condoned racism.
If there was one racist article written once in his newsletter, and the writer was fired, I would feel differently.
But the scope of racism in his newsletters is pretty astounding.
"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 don't even know if it would be condoning.
It doesn’t sound like he paid much attention to the newsletter. It was something ran by his election staff, and someone put some stupid remarks in the newsletter. It sounds more like negligence.
When something is in your name, such as the newsletters, you need to show more diligence to what is being published. He should have just pulled the newsletter.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Yeah
At the very least it makes you question his judgement, all politicians should know what is being published under their name, because your opponent is going to use it against you some day.
"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
Wolf Blitzer is a softball hack.
Paul defended the writings in 1996 and claimed they were his but taken out of context. It wasn’t until 2008 that he claimed if he didn’t write them.
Even if we assume he was being truthful in 2008 (and therefore lying in 1996), you have to be uniquely oblivious if you are a member of Congress trying to claim ignorance of racist writing being made under your name or imprimatur.
by FordhamRam on Jan 9, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is true
Ron Paul should have owned this a while ago. He has never made any sort of consistent defense, which never works in the long run for American politicians.
When the media and opponents think they got something, they will claw away until they find the evidence they need to destroy you.
Barack Obama was really smart in the way he handled the Reverend Wright issue during the 2008 primaries. He didn’t hide, he didn’t make half-assed dismissals, he took the bull by the horns and discussed the issue.
I don’t know if Ron Paul is a racist or not. I don’t know if Ron Paul knew what was in those newsletters. I do know it looks really bad, and Ron Paul would be smart just to tell the truth (whatever it is) now, rather than to continue to ignore or make inconsistent statements about it. If Ron Paul appears to have a real shot at being President this year, this stuff will come out.
"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 racism is bad enough
The conspiracy stuff might be worse. His newsletters claimed AIDS was a conspiracy between gays and the federal government. He signed his name to those letters, so whether he wrote them or not, he’s accountable for them.
Would he accept “But I didn’t read it” as an excuse for, say, backing out of a contract? I doubt it.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
But to some, the question may be more of "Do you think he's going to govern according to the principles?"
Which, if he didn’t read it, perhaps not. But signing your name to newsletters with arguments you haven’t read, in and of itself might change someone’s mind on whether he’d be a good president.
Is there a mod so powerful he can ban himself?
yeah
It’s a judgment thing.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
why does Wolf Blizer's opinion matter?
Is he black or something?
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 9, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Only from the hips to the knees, ifyaknowwhutImean
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
by jch24 on Jan 10, 2012 7:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He vocally opposes the use of earmarks, but votes for those that go towards his district.
He criticizes franking privileges, but uses them to print the aforementioned newsletters.
Even without going into the foibles of his antiquated political philosophy, he has demonstrated several instances where he says one thing and does another.
I consider that just keeping up with everyone else.
If Congressmen are going to divy up the pie then it is his duty to his constituents to get them as much money as possible. Otherwise he would be doing them a disservice. That doesn’t mean he can’t be vocally against the practice, and fight to end it.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
He says he wants to do one thing, but continues the perpetuation of another
Seems to me that if he wanted to be as principled as he claims he is, he’d reject any and all earmarks and funding. More importantly, he wouldn’t criticize others like Gingrich and Santorum for accepting earmarks.
So, then what does he tell his constituents?
Sorry, you guys didn’t get any money, but hey I stood by my principals? He is a Representative, he is still expected to work for his electorate. That doesn’t mean he can’t fight against something he perceives is wrong.
I mean, really, do you think any one in Congress would care if he quit taking earmarks? They would just shrug their shoulders and gobble up what is remaining.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
*principles
Damn!
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
He's voted for earmarks that didn't go to his district too
But that notwithstanding, that’s exactly what he should say if he was that devoted to his beliefs. If you make your political hay out of demonstrating how everyone else is less ideologically pure than you, you better act the way you say you act.
His legislative track record, like Kucinich’s, suggests he cares more about how he looks rather than actually trying to get anything done. If you’re going to act like an outsider, and therefore inoculate yourself from making any difficult decisions, at least go all the way with it.
I understand Paul's position here.
He will be happy to end all earmarks, but as long as politicians perpetuate earmarks, it would be unfair to penalize his constituents for having a principled stance.
If he votes against war, but the Congress votes for it, his constituency is still eligible to be drafted. There’s a reasonable parallel to be drawn there.
Not everybody is a Kenyan, fool. - jch
It actually doesn't matter why he employs earmarks.
Your point was that he is a hypocrite, and your example was his condemnation of earmarks even as he uses them, which is a good example.
Where he is consistent is in presenting an image of himself as one thing while in fact acting as another, which is a position that most congress members take. For example, Mitt Romney calls the President a crony capitalist, while pretending that he didn’t lead a company primarily concerned with firing workers at American businesses.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Actually John Boehner has stuck to his guns on that
"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
And that's a very good example of why opposing earmarks is a bad idea.
Boehner’s district could use that money. The Brent Spence Bridge is falling down, and the Bengals need a practice bubble, and Cincinnati could use a more sophisticated transit system. Earmarks are pretty awesome when you get down to it, I’m not sure why they became a strawman. The problem is that stupid people get elected to congress, not that earmarks exist.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
I could be wrong, but I don't believe an earmark has to be in your district.
I think any congressman can introduce a budget line.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
It doesn't have to be
but realistically a pork project opposed by a district’s Congressmember isn’t going to be funded.
Earmarks became a strawman because once upon a time, someone looked at polling and realized people don’t like projects that do not benefit them. Since there are 435 different congressional districts, this means that roughly 434 out of every 435 projects will either be intangible or not useful to the average vote. Combine this with the fact that people aren’t great with large numbers, and people are left with the impression that all their tax dollars are being used for projects they feel have no benefit for them.
It’s a dumb and cynical formula, but it works.
This
I have no problem with federal money being spent on good local projects.
The Brent Spence bridge listed above is a good local project that highly effects the nation.
Also it levels the playing field, sometimes states, counties, and municipalities cannot pay for things they need, so federal spending can help.
"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
Definitely,
as well as the ease with which many earmarks are caricatured. A Bridge to Nowhere, or a project to study earthquakes in Ohio, or a study of bird migration patterns are easy to dismiss and make for great sound bites. No one commenting really knows anything about those projects, but they are easy to pick on and, for someone who claims a public persona as a government spending opponent, they are an easy way to “prove” your mettle with few real consequences to yourself.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Much like being "tough on crime"
The easiest thing for a politician to do is to take a stand against sex offenders.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 9, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Meanwhile thousands of giraffe killers walk free everyday.
Thousands.
by FordhamRam on Jan 9, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I'm proud to green this
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 9, 2012 11:56 PM EST up reply actions
My deal with Ron Paul
I heard this morning he wants to cut 25% of the federal budget in his first year. That would seem to necessitate cutting 25% of the civilian government workforce. That would be about 566,000 employees without a job in the first year alone. I know he wants a lot of that to come from defense, but even conservatively, lets say he’s throwing 400,000 workers – white-collar, decently-paid employees – out on their ears.
You think the economy is bad now with 13.1 million unemployed? Throw another 400,000 people out of work, and we’re in a full-blown depression.
It’s a sound bite aimed at those not educated in economics or the laws of unintended consequences, but that’s a stupid move in the long run.
so how does it not become a stupid move in the long run?
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 9, 2012 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
and besides federal employees, the other money does create jobs, even in defense (I feel mildly sick saying that). So reducing federal spending by 25% will take a shitton of money out of the economy in general.
The time to cut federal spending is not when the economy is struggling.
"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 think his plan is to eliminate federal jobs through retirement.
I don’t think the plan was to outright fire people, and regardless the federal government should shrink. We should just find a way to do it without cutting a bunch of jobs.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
but you are still pulling money out of the economy
I am not an economist, but during a rescission people and businesses (redundant?) are less willing to put money into the economy, so that would seem to be a bad time for the government to do the same.
"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
Yeah, that is true.
The retirees would be on a fixed income. But, in my opinion we need to start looking at reducing government now. It wouldn’t be smart to do it at the levels that Paul’s wants, but we shouldn’t delay the inevitable.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
what do you cut?
"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
That is a whole different large subject.
But, I think Paul is on key with some of his ideas. They just can’t be done at such a large level.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Yes, but that is a very small list.
And they are all pretty much unelectable to a major federal office. Paul and Johnson are more on my side of thinking, but Kucinich and Sanders have always been interesting.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
I don't think DatDudePJ speaks Chinese...
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Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
by Madville on Jan 9, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
he ain't a prospect due to age, Mads
but he’ll see significant playing time in 2012
Hell, I think he’ll see more PT than Mesoraco
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 9, 2012 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
I hope they both see a lot of PT
Because it will mean they are productive and if those two are productive and Cozart, Bruce and Stubbs come into their own offensively…and Fiasco hits for decent power…hmmm that’s a lot of ifs….but it could happen in 2012.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
I wouldn't put a lot of hope into Stubbs coming into his own offensively
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 14, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
At 26, he's running out of time to get better
Ranking prospects is kind of a crapshoot. The younger guys may never be better than Frazier is today, but they are young and have some important growing up years ahead of them. At 26, Frazier is what he is. I don’t see him getting dramatically better.
The season doesn't start until the Cincinnati Reds take the field! Reclaim The Opener!!
He could get better by having better competition in front of him.
Todd could be the 2012 WS MVP.
Soto will not be, for sure.
by Eastwindquinn on Jan 9, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Michelangelo!
If I have to keep beating this drum, I’m going to need a new drum.
Kid is a freak talent, and our system is nowhere near stacked enough for him to not be a top 5 prospect.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 9:50 AM EST reply actions
I'm sorry if I missed this in the past.
But, who are you talking about?
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Yorman = Michelangelo...
because he has a ridiculous ceiling.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Thank you.
I agree with your opinion as well.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
I thought it was Your-Man
either way, I voted the say way myself. Almost reminds me of the Sappelt drum I wore out last year.
crashtestnipplechip citymoron
Ceilings are ceilings ...prospects are dreams that may not come true
Fiasco looked to have had a very high ceiling at one time but he’s still an unknown at the MLB level.
Why Frazier hasn’t been given more of a chance is a mystery…he is solid in all that he does. Not flashy but flat out reliable.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
Yorman is the next CarGo!
Book it!
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Sickels
posted his Reds prospect report yesterday.
Denis Phipps made the list…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Phipps is an interesting player.
His season last year driven mostly by BABIP. But, he is a guy that started playing the game late in life, and he has some good tools. I’d like to see what he can do in AAA, but he is definitely a guy to look at.
It was a very good read overall. I’m surprised he had Cingrani so high. I think that is a real stretch for a guy that was old for his level. I agree with his list other than Yorman being too low, Cingrani being too high, and Stephenson should probably be bumped down just a bit. It’s hard to rank a guy that hasn’t pitched professionally before.
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 9, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Are we the only people privy to the fact that the Reds are making Hamilton switch hit for the first time?
I mean, it seems to me like that continues to get left out of others’ analysis of him as a prospect, and it undoubtedly has a huge impact on his numbers thus far.
Someone care to mention that to Mr. Sickels?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
I'd say he still gave him a pretty good ranking regardless of the switch hitting thing.
He probably should have hit on how much better Billy played in the second half. He really picked up his game.
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 9, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
I agree on his ranking, sure.
But if the purpose is projecting how they’ll perform, isn’t it a big deal to mention such a big, recent change?
Like, what if Robert Stephenson switched to pitching side-armed? That’d probably be worth noting,wouldn’t it?
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
But, was last season the first year Hamilton hit from both sides?
I thought he hit from both sides in Billings?
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 9, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, he switch hit at Billings.
That’s my point, though…his minor league numbers don’t accurately reflect his prospect status, as I’m pretty confident that his overall numbers would be a significant bit higher (except, perhaps, his BABIP) if he was just batting right handed.
If you’ll read the comments on Sickels’ article, there are numerous projections and comparisons people are making based purely on his numbers with zero regard to the switch hitting issue.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I read those comments.
To be fair, a lot of those people don’t know what their talking about. Dougdirt put a lot of them in their place.
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 9, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
He did, but even he didn't mention the switch hitting experiment.
Tequila and pancakes, anyone?
by Kevin Mitchell is Batman on Jan 9, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Me too, my logic was simple.
He is an unknown quantity. He could be the next Tom Seaver. And that’s good enough for me.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
However
We know he WON’T be the next Tom Sawyer.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 9, 2012 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Only Mark Twain knows the answer.
"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
Do we really know that? Who can say what lurks in the soul of an 18-year-old?
Robert Stephenson, be yourself.
by Cuetotally Amazing on Jan 9, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Well, what I do know is
today’s Tom Sawyer, he gets high on you. And the space he invades, he gets by on you.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 9, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Rush lyrics get a rec from me any time
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 9, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
i'm sitting at the airport waiting on my flight
it was easy to get through security today, but i got randomly selected for a hand swab and the full body scanner.
3 straight times i’ve been “randomly selected”. i think something is up.
I got the hand swab thing today going through security too
I thought that was something new and not randomly selected…it was pretty early and I was out of it
Bart: "Dad, what's a Muppet?"
Homer: "Well, it's not quite a mop, not quite a puppet, but man... (laughs, then pauses) So, to answer you question, I don't know."
Would any of us be surprised if the TSA had RR on a monitoring list?
I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.
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by BK on Jan 9, 2012 11:20 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
For the record...
I have never been to Cuba.
by poojols on Jan 9, 2012 11:31 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Everytime I fly a roundtrip
it seems that I go through the full body scanner at least once.
"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
Since they've instituted the full body scanners
I’ve only once NOT had to use it.
"Red Reporter - An elitist clique full of like-minded douchebags." - BK
they say you are less likely to go through a full body scanner
but I haven’t found that to be the case.
I would say it has been 50/50 for me over the last two years.
"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
Do not wear even slightly poofy skirts to the airport, guys.
It’s evidently HIGHLY suspicious.
Is there a mod so powerful he can ban himself?
How often have you flown since the underwear bomber?
"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
When was that? I fly about six times a year.
Always with underwear.
by ken on Jan 9, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
December of 2009
I guess you are an outlier.
I have had my bag searched once, and the finger print thing once, but go through the body scanners a lot, and judging from the people in line for the body scanners I wasn’t the only one.
"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
Also with a poofy skirt?
"The USA despite its flaws and corruption and overall messiness is still a great and powerful instrument of freedom and hope for the entire world." - Madville
I always dress almost to the 9s
I’m usually damn near in a suit when I travel
except Thanksgiving, when I was a fucking trainwreck, unshowered, backwards all red Reds cap, Oakleys, 2 straight days worn jeans, Nike Shox, some kinda golf shirt, and a blue Nike soccer jacket.
I had to deal with some TSA nonsense, and then almost got thrown off my first flight.. and then got just shy of obliterated in the Philly airport waiting for my connection
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 10, 2012 12:03 AM EST up reply actions
I made a couple phone calls on your behalf
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 10, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
I figured you wanted that TLC
and the groping pat downs
The ends justify the means
by Highlifeman21 on Jan 14, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
FYI
The MLBNetwork is showing highlights from the 1990 World Series right now.
"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
Damn, I wish I wasn't in school right now.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
You should turned down work for a 20 minute phone interview
like i did.
"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
Interview for what?
A job? I’d turn down work for a job interviews, but I can’t turn down work for much else. My bank account is hurting since I haven’t subbed in three weeks. Stupid holidays.
Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into Swansons. ~ Ron Swanson
Yeah, a part time job that would allow me to use my degree.
"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
"As a high school pitcher with no pro experience, he's about as risky of a prospect as there is."
This fails to consider that he’s a first rounder and that he’d have gone much higher in most drafts.
Never say "TRADE VOTTO"
Anybody seen this?:
I’m about twenty minutes in and it is inNncredible.
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.
It's been in my Netflix queue for a while
I’m might have to bump it up.
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jan 9, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. Do so.
Liam Neeson was just like:
“..The year is now 510BC and Cleisthenes was now one of the most powerful figures in Athens. He had lived up to the heroic myths he been brought up to follow since childhood…”
And I’m all like…
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 9, 2012 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I'm surprised we don't have a HOF thread up yet...
Fun doing a Google News search for Barry Larkin and seeing all the pre-written articles waiting to post once Larkin’s announced
RLN
has temporarily changed their name to “Barry Larkin Nation.”
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
he's the only one inducted this time
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
I voted for no one, because I would have voted for Vidal here
Choosing from those options, I would pick Frazier
expectations are premeditated resentments - cheshirecat
he is hardly a prospect.
"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
You are right, for once, he is a bonafied MLB player
Now if Dustpantsfuckbrains would just use him.
Scott Roland should retire tomorrow.
you missed the joke
"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
Sir Robert Stephenson of California
How is this guy not running away with this? He’s the classic “would’ve been a top 10 pick in a different draft” cliche
Todd Frazier is getting worse should’ve traded him 2 years ago.
@DavefrmLville.....is fun to follow on twiiter!
by Dave from Louisville on Jan 9, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions
Neftali Santorum
"Aroldis Chapman is a seven course meal followed by four hours of sex on the table with a nymphomaniac model heiress who owns her own brewery." - jch24
and, well, some other orifices too while you're at it.
"You said 'walks' twice."
"I like walks."
by Cy Schourek on Jan 10, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
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