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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238465
07/27/04 09:30 AM
07/27/04 09:30 AM
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plawrence
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Man, what a waste of 27 pitching points. Only 31 on offense...Had a chance of putting up a big score there.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 09:32 AM
07/27/04 09:32 AM
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plawrence
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia:
Any of you guys read any good books lately? I'm looking for my next read. Not even a "thank you"? That's the last time I do any book reviews for you.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 10:01 AM
07/27/04 10:01 AM
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Don Sicilia
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Originally posted by plawrence:
Not even a "thank you"?
That's the last time I do any book reviews for you. Hold your horses, Mr. Law... I got on a conference call... :p I want to thank you and everyone for their book suggestions/reviews. It sounds like you're an avid reader, plaw. I bet I'll like your suggestions - I think we analytically think the same way. Buffy - Yes, I've seen Mystic River. I thought it was an excellent movie. Kind of depressing though. I'll look into the book. MC - I'll go look up the reviews on your suggestions on Amazon. Plaw - I think I'll pick up The Devil In The White City this weekend since it came so highly recommended. As for what I've been reading lately, I've been trying to read more lately - The Da Vinci Code, The Sicilian, LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring... mostly mainstream stuff. The book that I'm almost finishing now is fascinating (for me, at least)... The book is The Man Who Knew Infinity... It's a biography on an early 20th century mathematician, Srinavasa Ramanujan. For those of you who've seen Good Will Hunting, there's a scene where Robin Williams and the professor were in a bar discussing Will's genius. Anyway, the professor compared Will to Ramanujan, who, self-taught and with simple algebra books, proofed out some of the most original math in centuries. Groundbreaking stuff. Yes, as you all know, I am, in fact, a nerd. 
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 01:11 PM
07/27/04 01:11 PM
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New Mexico, USA
La Dolce Vita
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia: Yes, as you all know, I am, in fact, a nerd. Really????!!!! I had NOOO idea! :p If being a nerd means always having a book or 3 handy...then allow me to carry the pocket protector today. I would honestly rather read a book than watch a movie any day of the week. I am always way too critical of movies and not many people like to watch them with me. I am the quintessential movie snob. At least with a book - in fiction - alot is left up to your imagination. Sometimes with non-fiction you can just use your imagination alot too!!! 
I have a tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve -
I have a history of taking off my shirt.....
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 01:16 PM
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Don Sicilia
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quote:
Originally posted by La Dolce Vita:
quote:
Originally posted by Don Sicilia:
Yes, as you all know, I am, in fact, a nerd. 
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238472
07/27/04 01:25 PM
07/27/04 01:25 PM
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New Mexico, USA
La Dolce Vita
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Originally posted by Don Sicilia:
I find that women find it sexy... or endearing.
Men find it an endearing quality. Women just think it is "cute" :p Thanks DB for the gift although it appears it will clash with my outfit today. Will have to wear something to compliment it tomorrow.  And since you (and others ) took cuts in front of me in the line - here is MY gift to YOU for later:  For Schmidt - a get well fruit basket. Heard he has 4 broken fingers and stomach cramps :p (Ok, maybe not, but maybe he will play like something ails him!)
I have a tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve -
I have a history of taking off my shirt.....
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 02:17 PM
07/27/04 02:17 PM
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Don Sicilia
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Originally posted by La Dolce Vita:
[quote]Originally posted by Don Sicilia:
[b] I find that women find it sexy... or endearing.
Men find it an endearing quality. Women just think it is "cute" :p [/b][/quote]Sonofa#$(&@*#^@*^#!! :p Are you sure it's not rugged/bad boy-ish??
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 03:12 PM
07/27/04 03:12 PM
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Beth E
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Some guys have all the charm like you. I don't have a nice, sweet, innocent bone in my body. So don't worry. Hang with me long enough and I'll toughen you up. I better watch it with all this sweet talk to you. I might make Bad Daddy jealous.
How about a little less questions and a lot more shut the hell up - Brian Griffin
When there's a will...put me in it.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/27/04 08:00 PM
07/27/04 08:00 PM
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J Geoff
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TUESDAY
PL 596 Mil (07) 40 636
JG 582 Hou (24) 40 622
DB 543 SF (15) 54 594
LD 537 Hou (24) 50 587
CB 543 Mil (07) 27 570
CC 517 NYY (10) 25 542
MC 493 NYY (10) 25 518
FS 446 NYY (10) 38 484
SC 393 Bos (00) 12 416
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey!  lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 03:26 AM
07/28/04 03:26 AM
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J Geoff
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WEDNESDAY (Official)
PL 636 Oak ()
JG 622 Hou ()
DB 594 Oak ()
LD 587 Hou () *
CB 570 Oak ()
CC 542 Atl ()
MC 518 Atl ()
FS 484 Cubs ()
SC 416 Bos ()
Damn...! LD and I sharing a Rocket... :rolleyes: Editted to list "official" results.
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 07:03 AM
07/28/04 07:03 AM
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New Mexico, USA
La Dolce Vita
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Originally posted by J Geoff:
Damn...! LD and I sharing a Rocket... :rolleyes: Allllllright, Mister Smarty Pants.... 587 is larger than 570. So give me my damn * and move me up a notch! :p Stick with me guy, we'll be allright. Offense seems to be my problem THESE days! EDIT: WOW! SC edited the scores and I posted this message AT THE EXACT PRECISE MINUTE! (Then he edited 5 minutes later.... :rolleyes: ) Scary - were you reading my thoughts? Thanks SC, it is so seldom I ever move up in this game! Simultaneous posting. It's been a while since I've done that! Perhaps I need a smoke!
I have a tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve -
I have a history of taking off my shirt.....
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238483
07/28/04 07:23 AM
07/28/04 07:23 AM
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plawrence
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Speaking of which, I could never understand why the stats shouldn't count in a game that was started and then washed out.
I know it's not an official game in the sense that there's no win or loss to count in the standings, but the hitters hit and the pitchers pitched in an officially scheduled game. Just because the game wasn't finished, what's the logic in not having their stats count?
"Difficult....not impossible"
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238484
07/28/04 07:30 AM
07/28/04 07:30 AM
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plawrence
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Forgive me, please. I don't do this often, especially because I'm usually in first place and don't think that whining becomes the guy who's winning, but this was disgusting:
Cubs 9th inning last night vs. Milwaukee, costing me 11 points:
-Top of the 9th inning
-M Alou walked.
-D Lee singled to shallow left, M Alou to second.
-M Alou safe at third, D Lee safe at second on throwing error by pitcher D Burba.
-A Ramirez fouled out to first.
-C Patterson intentionally walked.
-M Barrett hit for P Bako.
-J Bennett relieved D Burba.
-M Alou scored, D Lee to third, C Patterson to second on wild pitch by J Bennett.
-M Barrett hit sacrifice fly to right, D Lee scored, C Patterson to third.
-J Macias hit for K Mercker.
-C Patterson scored on J Bennett's wild pitch.
-J Macias struck out swinging.
3 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 wild pitches
"Difficult....not impossible"
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238486
07/28/04 07:39 AM
07/28/04 07:39 AM
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plawrence
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Originally posted by SC:
[quote]Originally posted by plawrence:
[b] Just because the game wasn't finished, what's the logic in not having their stats count? Simple....if the game isn't official, the stats don't count. [/b][/quote]Gee....thanks for clearing that up :rolleyes:
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 07:42 AM
07/28/04 07:42 AM
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SC
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Originally posted by plawrence:
Gee....thanks for clearing that up :rolleyes: Anytime. Geez, you don't think too clearly when you don't get up for a pee-break :p
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 07:50 AM
07/28/04 07:50 AM
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plawrence
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Oh, I was up. From 2:30 until 3:00, checking my various sources to make absolutely sure that there wasn't gonna be a Balt-Bost DH today.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 07:55 AM
07/28/04 07:55 AM
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plawrence
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Originally posted by SC:
I was relieved to see the rainout had not been rescheduled for today. What difference would that make to you? You don't even catch the doubleheaders that are scheduled in advance :p
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 08:01 AM
07/28/04 08:01 AM
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Originally posted by plawrence:
What difference would that make to you?
You don't even catch the doubleheaders that are scheduled in advance OK, guys and gals, just in case anyone thought there was a plaw impostor (that suddenly grew a bladder last night and didn't need to post the update) you can rest easy now. The real plaw is in the house.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
#238492
07/28/04 08:14 AM
07/28/04 08:14 AM
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plawrence
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C'mon...you left yourself wide open for that one. I couldn't resist.
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Re: Baseball Challenge 2004
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07/28/04 08:19 AM
07/28/04 08:19 AM
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Originally posted by plawrence:
Forgive me, please. I don't do this often,
But when you do its a thing of beauty. So do I have this right? When you don't get a lot of offensive points, it's the players fault, but when you do it's attributed to your genius?
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever humbles himself will be exalted - Matthew 23:12
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It was good for me, even with my ass mired in the basement.
