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I have no idea why THIS, of all things, is the most annoying thing Wilner says: It's just so... lame.

Well if he's going to be our backup shortstop he's going to have to lose his timbit figure somehow.

Navarro not on the bus today.

I'm not sure I agree with the bold. Sexuality doesn't get talked about, but that's because most players' and coaches' sexuality doesn't differ from the norm. This does not apply for a homosexual, who lives everyday on the defensive about himself (or herself). It might not be an issue in the club house for most guys, but most guys aren't psychologically going through what a homosexual team mate might be going through. I've never experienced it, but I imagine it's a lot like trying to remind yourself constantly that you aren't a lesser person. I mean it would have to be; even god thinks you're an abomination. Standing up to god and public opinion is probably inconceivably difficult. I don't think any of us can really understand that, which is why I think it's important that we don't see this as a neutral, "let both sides keep their mouths shut" issue. One side loses nothing by the neutral atmosphere since it's the dominant group, but the other continues to live under the same judgment from the majority. In other words, letting Murphy grow up and experience life against his prejudices before criticizing him is like asking everyone to go out of their way for the sake of his education. This is an extremely lop-sided arrangement, IMO, especially considering how many need to suffer his public verbal abuse (along with the public abuse of so many others). I absolutely agree that Murphy (and every human ever) is a product of his environment, and shouldn't be seen as inherently bad. But the social implications of not criticizing bad opinions is probably larger than most people realize. Instead of asking the critics and victims to be patient, maybe Murphy (and everyone who might listen to him; don't forget he's a celebrity) should get cold-cocked with the truth.

Shut up, Box.

Thanks, dude.

I somehow deleted the post I just made while editing it. Welp.

Gotta be a minor injury or something. How can you justify sitting your best guy against a team who is literally swinging from your ass hairs in the standings?

Of course you can criticize him for his bigoted opinion. Why... shouldn't you? It's a pretty wide-spread opinion that affects the lives of those its aimed at. Bean has every right to bring the issue up. This is not an even-keel dispute. One side is institutionally oppressed; the other is a majority opinion. One side doesn't want to be seen as second-class humans; the other flatly hates their existence and feels no shame in publicly stating it to the world. Like, there are political debates about whether or not homosexuals can marry. There are restaurant chains who refuse to serve them- and what's worse, the rest of the majority doesn't meaningfully penalize them by not buying their product. North American culture is a toxic cycle for this kind of thing.

If that doesn't put Murphy's tail between his legs I don't know what will.

Pillar came to f***in' play so far. If he gets full-time LF while Saunders is out he and Bautista will be a formidable corner outfield of schnoz.

Watch it, pisan.

You should get paid for this, HERP. I hope the delicate purr of my gratitude is thanks enough.

If Pillar is going to be the fourth man in the outfield he's going to need routine reps there. The Jays already know what he can do in LF and what Pompey can do in CF. I wouldn't read too much into this arrangement, but we'll see.

Yeah, I think it was a showcase for the first televised game. March 2 or not, people want to see the lineup in action. I did.

I've got my eye on you, pal. One wrong move and I've got one of these saved in my back pocket: http://pioneerthinking.com/health/files/2013/11/Banana_Peel_for_Healthy_Skin.jpg

Are there any free preview games on MLB.tv today? I would love to have one on in the background while I work.

Seriously. I'm not sure I should have been, but I was stunned by those three whiffs.

Hahahahah, Navarro rode the bus. Poor dude.

Interesting to read. I only really notice extreme batting stance changes (i.e., Colby). I'm sure no one has made a comparison gif for Kevin Pillar, but this post makes me want to see one. If Pillar can become the hands-down fourth outfielder, that would be a secretly great improvement to the roster.

He's the team's massage therapist, dude.

^ I thought so too. I was distracted during Castro's inning, but I thought he looked mostly good too.

That sure was a game. Good to see baseball back. Enjoyed seeing the new guys and some of the RPs looked aiight.

I can already see the moldy blue spots forming on this thread.

Yeah, there were some stunning collapses last year. The worst was "that" game vs. the Twins.