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  1. Brownie19
    I think they have far too much confidence in Ryan O'Hearn being a major league baseball player. I know he was solid last year, but that's the only time since a cup of coffee in 2018 that he's been worth rostering. He is there version of Chris Colabello.
  2. Brownie19
    You're making a joke about it because he bragged about his efforts to work his ass off to get back in shape and resurrect his career? That just isn't very funny.
  3. Brownie19
    Holliday didn't make the Orioles, heading to AAA Langford made the Rangers
  4. Brownie19
    https://blogs.fangraphs.com/daulton-varsho-is-cleaning-up-his-process/ Interesting story on Varsho and his swing mechanics. Sounds like he's focused on more of a line drive / ground ball approach and has cleaned up his mechanics to better suit that approach and his actual swing path.
  5. Brownie19
    I can't seem to find which thread it's in, but you often see people complaining that Atkins worries too much about retaining depth, instead of taking the "best team available" from Day 1. I just wanted to point out that other teams do this also. The Diamondbacks just sent LHP Andrew Saalfrank down to AAA because he has options and they don't want to lose pitchers who don't. Saalfrank of course was a key contributor during their playoff run last year. Interesting to see a quality GM also doing this (and I say he's a quality GM, because they won a couple of rounds last year, which I'm told is ultimately a reflection of how good you are as a GM). Pavin Smith was also sent down for similar reasons - although he's f***ing terrible. It's alarming they gave him 11 PA's in the playoffs last year (after posting a .188 average, 81 wRC+ and a -0.8 WAR in the regular season). If Atkins had someone useless like him on the playoff roster, heads would roll around here.
  6. Brownie19
    This sounds kind of crazy... Nolan Gorman’s back hasn’t been an issue this spring. Gorman has been plagued by persistent back issues over the last few years, but offseason changes to his diet have apparently eliminated the inflammation that previously led to back stiffness. The 23-year-old rising slugger claims he gave up unhealthy coconut oil popcorn this offseason, which has enabled his back to be pain-free for the first time in three years. It’s fair to wonder whether finally putting his omnipresent back issues to bed will help him take a significant step forward at the plate this season.
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    Most of that is positive!!!
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    Wouldn't he only go to jail if Ohtani decides to press charges? Or was the gambling itself illegal? I mean if he's spends 6 months in jail in exchange for like $50M, which will setup his family for several generations - I think some would consider that.
  9. Brownie19
    That's a fair point. What bookie let's some interpreter rack up a $4.5M debt? He's probably end up with cement boots well before that.
  10. Brownie19
    My son's U8 team was at All Ontario's last year and faced a team full of kids wearing the fake stache for Schneider. It was pretty funny.
  11. Brownie19
    Maybe he gives zero f***s about money, but all the f***s about gambling? I haven't read into this, but I believe they originally said Ohtani gave him $4.5M to pay off gambling debts or something and then changed the story to suggest he stole it? It does seem super odd that his interpreter has access to his bank account (maybe he was given authorization to take a certain amount out, but took way more?). I think it's best to reserve judgement (either way) until there is more information available.
  12. Brownie19
    Rodriquez is almost certainly going to start in AAA. Also, Swanson is injured and probably starts the year on the IL. What an awful spring for Swanson! First his 4 year old son is hit and critically injured by a vehicle and now his forearm is strained. This could be a lost season for him unfortunately. Cabrera, Pearson and Richards will all make the team.
  13. Brownie19
    Update on Gausman Kevin Gausman (shoulder) feels “sound physically” after a two-inning simulated game on Wednesday. The Blue Jays ace will now throw 60-65 pitches over three innings in a game, likely on Monday. After that outing, the team will make a call on his availability for the start of the season. If he responds well on Monday, the team would likely have him throw 70-80 pitches in a regular season game to start the season, so it will be a few starts before he’s fully ramped up. However, that’s not uncommon for this time of year and the fact that Gausman feels healthy is the most important part.
  14. Brownie19
    It would really be amazing to get actual insight into the Jays decisions to see where the board is "bang on", or if we regularly overthink things. I mean, for all we know, the Jays might just want to get a look at Clement in LF to see if he's an option in a pinch. It could have ZERO impact on who's making this team.
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    I think it takes away from "opening day" a bit, which I really don't like. And I don't think fans in those respective countries will really care if it's the "kick-off" to the season or not - but it's probably the only way to make it feasible for a time/travel perspective is to do it before the season "really" starts.
  16. Brownie19
    I mean - pegging is a thing for heterosexual men too, so I think "ankle grabbers" is a universal term for all those who enjoy prostate play.
  17. Brownie19
    You grossly overestimate the value of coaching.
  18. Brownie19
    Are the Giants contenders now? I still think they're s***, but others think they're going to be great now that they added Chapman and Snell.
  19. Brownie19
    Never eaten at Taco Time. I find most the chain Mexican places to be similar. Quesada, Fat Bastard Burrito, Quac, Mucho Burrito, BarBURRITO, etc. Taco Bell's made a push back into relevance though.
  20. Brownie19
    I'm not going to lie - I do enjoy the roast beef when they have it. I love getting their hot chicken sandwich, but will go with the hot roast beef sandwich when it's offered (limited time only). That Chicken Parm Sando is also unbelievable. Regarding attire, I must say the average age of people eating there is typically 72, so there are a lot of slacks being worn. I love it though when I'm with the kids. It's a sit down restaurant that only takes like 20 minutes to get your food. I don't have time for normal sit down restaurants these days.
  21. Brownie19
    Arbys and Taco Bell man. C'mon.
  22. Brownie19
    Nando's in Barrie closed
  23. Brownie19
    And Taco Bell
  24. Brownie19
    That's -2 notches in my books.
  25. Brownie19
    I f***ing LOVE Swiss Chalet.
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