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[jaysblue]

5 hours ago, Omar said:

From the "whatever happened to" files....

Where is Big Cecil and Wilko?

They stopped posting here.  

I'm preparing a search party.

Yeah damn, miss Big Cecil around.

If he finds out that me and Brownie get along now, he likely would faint haha. 

[connorp2]

1 hour ago, mphenhef said:

You clearly agree with what I am about to say so just quoting to add on.  Just because something is legal doesn’t make it right.

50 years later, after #Metoo and a hard shift to the Left on many social issues, half the US is still at 16 as the age of consent. If find Bill Belichicks situation far more gross. There’s plenty of celebrity relationships with very wide gaps. Luckily, the virtue signaling has been pretty quiet with Rose and the HOF controversy has been limited to the gambling, which was properly investigated and documented. 

[hanton]

Rushing starting tonight

[Brownie19]

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45166166/ex-mlb-star-rafael-furcal-faces-felony-charges-south-florida

Former major league shortstop Rafael Furcal is facing felony charges in South Florida, authorities said.

The former All-Star turned himself in at the Broward County jail Wednesday and was released on bail a short time later, according to court records. He's charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and throwing a missile into a public or private dwelling or vehicle.

 

Furcal threw missiles across the diamond throughout his career.  He's certified to throw missiles....maybe just not actual ones?  I know it's Florida, but where does one get a missile? Very bizarre.

[thatoneguy]

3 hours ago, connorp2 said:

50 years later, after #Metoo and a hard shift to the Left on many social issues, half the US is still at 16 as the age of consent. If find Bill Belichicks situation far more gross. There’s plenty of celebrity relationships with very wide gaps. Luckily, the virtue signaling has been pretty quiet with Rose and the HOF controversy has been limited to the gambling, which was properly investigated and documented. 

You (as always) are f*cked in the head.

[Brownie19]

Jacob Wilson is so amazingly unique.  Looks like he's on his way to becoming the next young superstar.  Future 3000 hit member?

[Spanky__99]

12 hours ago, jaysblue said:

Yeah damn, miss Big Cecil around.

If he finds out that me and Brownie get along now, he likely would faint haha. 

He lurks.

[Brownie19]

16 hours ago, jaysblue said:

Yeah damn, miss Big Cecil around.

If he finds out that me and Brownie get along now, he likely would faint haha. 

 

[jaysblue]

16 hours ago, Brownie19 said:

Jacob Wilson is so amazingly unique.  Looks like he's on his way to becoming the next young superstar.  Future 3000 hit member?

He's only struck out 9 times so far this season. Crazy. 

[Brownie19]

Red Sox reveal Green Monster-themed City Connect uniforms

https://thescore.com/mlb/news/3286867

Those look pretty cool IMO.

[John_Havok]

1 hour ago, Brownie19 said:

Red Sox reveal Green Monster-themed City Connect uniforms

https://thescore.com/mlb/news/3286867

Those look pretty cool IMO.

Hmmm, not to my liking. Kinda plain and dull with no real creativity behind it. 

[Stangstag]

5 hours ago, John_Havok said:

Hmmm, not to my liking. Kinda plain and dull with no real creativity behind it. 

Sounds like 80% of the city connect jerseys 

[jaysblue]

Many of the City Connect jerseys look awful. Only maybe a handful look cool.

Toronto's is actually pretty decent in comparison to the rest of the teams in MLB haha. Would be nice if they came out with a lighter one.

Also, like the Astros, Pirates, Braves, Padres, and Brewers, 

[jaysblue]

Baltimore definitely regretting trading Kyle Stowers to the Marlins last July for Trevor Rodgers. Gotta love it! 

[jaysblue]

Orioles fire their manager Brandon Hyde lol.

 

[G-Snarls]

On 5/15/2025 at 5:14 PM, jaysblue said:

Orioles lost again today to the Twins.

Fire the manager!

[glory]

Orioles down 6-0 in the top of the 1st and the Nats are still batting.

Brandon Hyde dragging this team down even when he's sitting at home. 

[Spanky__99]

1 hour ago, glory said:

Orioles down 6-0 in the top of the 1st and the Nats are still batting.

Brandon Hyde dragging this team down even when he's sitting at home. 

Getting 2 hit by Irvin, with 6K's, managers fault.

[G-Snarls]

4 hours ago, glory said:

Orioles down 6-0 in the top of the 1st and the Nats are still batting.

Brandon Hyde dragging this team down even when he's sitting at home. 

Only 1 win now separates the Orioles from the AL last place White Sox 

Never would have believed they could be THIS bad 

But I like it 

[hanton]

bottom of the 9th 2 out and the Angels up 11 - 9 over the Dodgers with Jansen on the mound and Ohtani at 2nd.   Jansen waves to Ohtani to take 3rd - intentional balk - I guess to prevent Ohtani from stealing signs.   Betts flied out.  Weird

[G-Snarls]

10 hours ago, hanton said:

bottom of the 9th 2 out and the Angels up 11 - 9 over the Dodgers with Jansen on the mound and Ohtani at 2nd.   Jansen waves to Ohtani to take 3rd - intentional balk - I guess to prevent Ohtani from stealing signs.   Betts flied out.  Weird

wtf

never seen that before 

[hanton]

 

[Spanky__99]

Is J-Rod Lars Nootbaar equal offensively now? Numbers are eerily similar.

[Spanky__99]

16 minutes ago, G-Snarls said:

wtf

never seen that before 

Saw it live, it was interesting gamesmanship, lol.

[jaysblue]

41 minutes ago, hanton said:

 

Definitely a good move in that scenario in order to prevent Ohtani from stealing signs. 

[Spanky__99]

This Bucs/Phillies game is a classic pitching duel, unreal.

[hanton]

5 hours ago, jaysblue said:

Definitely a good move in that scenario in order to prevent Ohtani from stealing signs. 

yes, the run means nothing.  It was just awkward lol

[Spanky__99]

Phillies Alvarado suspended 80 games for PED violation.

[Brownie19]

6 hours ago, G-Snarls said:

wtf

never seen that before 

I saw this happen last year. I could be 100% wrong, but I think it was Jansen last year too...

[Spanky__99]

Baltimore got rekt by the Nats, lmao. I f*ckin' love it. Gibson was DFA'd and Glassboy McCanadian O'Neill is back on the IL... 🖕