Ross Atkins GM

[bendera3]

I know the whole PC thing annoys people but I do understand why Native Americans get upset over the names of the Indians and especially the Redskins. Redskins is a derogatory moniker. They don't like it in the same way I wouldn't like a team called San Francisco Faggots.

[Cyborg]

I know the whole PC thing annoys people but I do understand why Native Americans get upset over the names of the Indians and especially the Redskins. Redskins is a derogatory moniker. They don't like it in the same way I wouldn't like a team called San Francisco Faggots.

That has a nice ring to it, good use of alliteration.

[Dr. Dinger]

I know the whole PC thing annoys people but I do understand why Native Americans get upset over the names of the Indians and especially the Redskins. Redskins is a derogatory moniker. They don't like it in the same way I wouldn't like a team called San Francisco Faggots.

 

The people I hear say "indian" the most are actually aboriginals. I never hear educated white people say that word in reference to aborginal Canadians.

[Spanky99]

Hopefully Shapiro and his marionette can draft a couple Donaldson and Tulos because I just don't see them acquiring them via trade and definitely not through FA. My initial vibe is that they are extremely risk averse which is actually fine at this stage of the game for our team since we don't need to take risks right now.

 

Atkins and Shapiro are pussies compared to AA but that's probably what we need right now.

 

Interesting take, seems they want LaCava do what they were, prepared for, and go from there. It makes complete sense. I'm sure there's a few tweaks, but getting settled in makes plenty of sense.

[Spanky99]

NJH combed his hair before posting this

 

Nah, he was wearing a ballcap.

[Spanky99]

And Redskins is pretty much right there. I don't see what the big deal is about changing a team name.

 

The fanbase.

[Brownie19]

I know the whole PC thing annoys people but I do understand why Native Americans get upset over the names of the Indians and especially the Redskins. Redskins is a derogatory moniker. They don't like it in the same way I wouldn't like a team called San Francisco Faggots.

 

are you trying to tell us something?

[GD]

are you trying to tell us something?

 

Bendera has already acknowledged this previously

[Cyborg]

The people I hear say "indian" the most are actually aboriginals. I never hear educated white people say that word in reference to aborginal Canadians.

Now try to say the same thing in the States.

[Spanky99]

The people I hear say "indian" the most are actually aboriginals. I never hear educated white people say that word in reference to aborginal Canadians.

 

I hear all my aboriginal friends say Native?

[Brownie19]

And Redskins is pretty much right there. I don't see what the big deal is about changing a team name.

 

I'd be really happy to see all the sports names and logo's changed. Completely eliminate any reference to the aboriginal community and let them fade into irrelevance.

[Brownie19]

Bendera has already acknowledged this previously

 

Didn't know that. Not that I care in the least.

[Spanky99]

are you trying to tell us something?

 

He's gay, yes, but the SFF's would never happen, his point stands.

[Spanky99]

I'd be really happy to see all the sports names and logo's changed. Completely eliminate any reference to the aboriginal community and let them fade into irrelevance.

 

That's not cool.

[Spanky99]

I have aboriginal friends from Northern Alberta and the N.W.T, and friends from different colony's, Native Canadian, and they're not very fond of each other, it's f***ed up.

[Atothe]

I hear all my aboriginal friends say Native?

 

Confirmed Dinger has never met a native

[Spanky99]

Confirmed Dinger has never met a native

 

lol

[The Cats Ass]

So does this mean children aren't allowed to play cowboys and indians anymore?

[bendera3]

So does this mean children aren't allowed to play cowboys and indians anymore?

 

Yes. As if they'd wanna play something that wasn't on a tv/computer/phone screen. You're dating yourself.

[Spanky99]

Yes. As if they'd wanna play something that wasn't on a tv/computer/phone screen. You're dating yourself.

 

lol

[The Cats Ass]

Yes. As if they'd wanna play something that wasn't on a tv/computer/phone screen. You're dating yourself.

 

True. I never actually played that anyway. It was always cops and robbers.

[Spanky99]

True. I never actually played that anyway. It was always cops and robbers.

 

lol

[tpurewal97]

Atkins: "We'll look for additional pieces and fortify depth that way, but our rotation is good enough to contend." #Bluejays #Jays

 

So the jays are likely going in to the year with a rotation Stro , Estrada , Dickey , Happ , Hutchison/Sanchez/Chavez.

 

That is mediocre at best

[TheHurl]

True. I never actually played that anyway. It was always cops and robbers.

 

racist

[The Cats Ass]

racist

 

I'm that racist I'll only make white snowmen

[Spanky99]

I'm that racist I'll only make white snowmen

 

I pee on snowmen to show they're the enemy.

 

I call them Yella!!

[Cookie]

I'm still chuckling about Bendera shopping for jeans in the husky boys section at KMart.

[bendera3]

I'm still chuckling about Bendera shopping for jeans in the husky boys section at KMart.

 

It's bad. There is no longer a "husky section" like there was when I was a fat kid. They are now just in the "Children's section." I tend to do my husky pants shopping early in the morning. I don't want people thinking I'm a diddler.

 

Edit: If you know where to get 29X28 pants let me know.

[Boxcar]

Atkins: "We'll look for additional pieces and fortify depth that way, but our rotation is good enough to contend." #Bluejays #Jays

 

So the jays are likely going in to the year with a rotation Stro , Estrada , Dickey , Happ , Hutchison/Sanchez/Chavez.

 

That is mediocre at best

 

Seems decent. Atkins is right, it's good enough to contend.

 

Right now, I'd do whatever is necessary to sign Heyward.

[glory]

That rotation with additional depth can compete in 2016.

 

Next season without Bats and Edwin might be a different story.