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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 28, 2024 14:04:45 GMT -6
Only way Dems make Biden step down is if he agrees. If he doesn't, anyone partially-educated has to suspect at that point Jill is actually the president, and she won't let go the throne I thought this was BO’s 3rd term? |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 28, 2024 14:24:09 GMT -6
Only way Dems make Biden step down is if he agrees. If he doesn't, anyone partially-educated has to suspect at that point Jill is actually the president, and she won't let go the throne I thought this was BO’s 3rd term? If Barack was secretly running things, Michelle would've replaced Joe on the ticket by now |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2024 14:32:32 GMT -6
I thought this was BO’s 3rd term? If Barack was secretly running things, Michelle would've replaced Joe on the ticket by now Are you surprised she hasn't tried to run yet? |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 28, 2024 14:34:57 GMT -6
If Barack was secretly running things, Michelle would've replaced Joe on the ticket by now Are you surprised she hasn't tried to run yet? No. With Hilary at least she held other government positions before she ran. She was an actual politician. What is Michelle's qualification? "Look at what I did with the white house garden while my husband was in office? If anyone knows how to grow our nation, it's me!" Literally the only thing she's ever done is be married to someone who did things. She'd get creamed. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 28, 2024 14:37:06 GMT -6
I thought this was BO’s 3rd term? If Barack was secretly running things, Michelle would've replaced Joe on the ticket by now The Dems would have been all over it, but it’s been reported she is not interested. Not to put down Trump, but I think she would own him in a debate, and beat him in the polls….so I’m glad she is not interested. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 28, 2024 14:38:29 GMT -6
Are you surprised she hasn't tried to run yet? No. With Hilary at least she held other government positions before she ran. She was an actual politician. What is Michelle's qualification? "Look at what I did with the white house garden while my husband was in office? If anyone knows how to grow our nation, it's me!" Literally the only thing she's ever done is be married to someone who did things. She'd get creamed. Ummm, Trump never held office before, and that was part of his pitch. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2024 14:49:56 GMT -6
Are you surprised she hasn't tried to run yet? No. With Hilary at least she held other government positions before she ran. She was an actual politician. What is Michelle's qualification? "Look at what I did with the white house garden while my husband was in office? If anyone knows how to grow our nation, it's me!" Literally the only thing she's ever done is be married to someone who did things. She'd get creamed. It's more than Trump had when he won, and she is very VERY well-liked by a lot of people. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 28, 2024 14:57:44 GMT -6
If Barack was secretly running things, Michelle would've replaced Joe on the ticket by now Are you surprised she hasn't tried to run yet? I read more about politics than baseball, and Michelle did an interview this week wherein she revealed she's not supporting Biden's re-election, presumably because Hunter's ex- is her friend. So I think she's getting ready to try to run, because the scuttlebutt that's close to being revealed in the mainstream media as a result of this interview is Michelle and Jill do not like each other, and never have.
The thing is though, if Jill can keep Joe upright through the nominating convention, Michelle doesn't have a chance there. This farce could come to an end if Jill were to relent and declare Joe medically incapacitated sometime after the convention, because the Democrats have in their charter if the nominee were stricken in that manner, the party elites could choose the replacement.
However, the Constitution says the cabinet invokes the 25th amendment with incapacitation, and Kamala becomes President. The Democrats always run afoul of the Constitution from continually trying to fool the public
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 28, 2024 15:07:55 GMT -6
The media reporting of the debate last night is the most unexpected plot twist in politics since Trump beat Hillary. I sincerely thought they were going to declare Biden the winner on the basis of standing upright for ninety minutes and not defecating himself
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 28, 2024 15:54:04 GMT -6
The media reporting of the debate last night is the most unexpected plot twist in politics since Trump beat Hillary. I sincerely thought they were going to declare Biden the winner on the basis of standing upright for ninety minutes and not defecating himself I purposely watched the CNN talking heads after the debate, just to see what spin they would put on his performance. Shockingly...they didn't spin it at all. They were in shock and looked like they'd been kicked in the forehead. Every one of them were aghast at his behavior/demeanor and were asking who could replace him. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 28, 2024 16:31:47 GMT -6
The media reporting of the debate last night is the most unexpected plot twist in politics since Trump beat Hillary. I sincerely thought they were going to declare Biden the winner on the basis of standing upright for ninety minutes and not defecating himself I purposely watched the CNN talking heads after the debate, just to see what spin they would put on his performance. Shockingly...they didn't spin it at all. They were in shock and looked like they'd been kicked in the forehead. Every one of them were aghast at his behavior/demeanor and were asking who could replace him. You know who I'd be most upset if I were he observing the media's behavior during this campaign .. Bob Dole. He ran several cycles ago, and all the news reports from his candidacy said he was too old to be President at 73 when he wasn't |
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Post by inaltuvewetrust on Jun 28, 2024 19:41:48 GMT -6
This is what’s sad for the country and what should happen (it won’t). If either of these dumb blowhards stepped aside and let someone else run, that new candidate would likely win handedly.
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 28, 2024 20:34:05 GMT -6
No. With Hilary at least she held other government positions before she ran. She was an actual politician. What is Michelle's qualification? "Look at what I did with the white house garden while my husband was in office? If anyone knows how to grow our nation, it's me!" Literally the only thing she's ever done is be married to someone who did things. She'd get creamed. It's more than Trump had when he won, and she is very VERY well-liked by a lot of people. Trump at least had experience in business, and was seen as a grassroots repudiation of the system. Michelle is the wife of the guy that that repudiation was chiefly targeted towards. Maybe if she started running a long time ago and had plenty of time to win people over, but she won't get much love from the folks in the middle IMO. |
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Post by Saint on Jun 28, 2024 20:42:13 GMT -6
It's more than Trump had when he won, and she is very VERY well-liked by a lot of people. Trump at least had experience in business, and was seen as a grassroots repudiation of the system. Michelle is the wife of the guy that that repudiation was chiefly targeted towards. Maybe if she started running a long time ago and had plenty of time to win people over, but she won't get much love from the folks in the middle IMO. I bet she runs within the next couple of terms. |
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Post by m240 on Jun 29, 2024 7:23:59 GMT -6
The media reporting of the debate last night is the most unexpected plot twist in politics since Trump beat Hillary. I sincerely thought they were going to declare Biden the winner on the basis of standing upright for ninety minutes and not defecating himself I purposely watched the CNN talking heads after the debate, just to see what spin they would put on his performance. Shockingly...they didn't spin it at all. They were in shock and looked like they'd been kicked in the forehead. Every one of them were aghast at his behavior/demeanor and were asking who could replace him. As I watched the debate I was taken aback by the almost perfectly neutral manner that the CNN moderators ran the debate. It was almost perfectly balanced and completely fair. Then the panel unilaterally said Joe was toast. If I were a suspicious man I would say it was almost like they knew Joe could not beat Trump and they had to demonstrate that in June so that they had time to replace him before the convention. Now I fully expect Joe to step down allowing Harris to become the first female president and then see what happens at the convention. Interesting times. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 29, 2024 8:34:28 GMT -6
I purposely watched the CNN talking heads after the debate, just to see what spin they would put on his performance. Shockingly...they didn't spin it at all. They were in shock and looked like they'd been kicked in the forehead. Every one of them were aghast at his behavior/demeanor and were asking who could replace him. As I watched the debate I was taken aback by the almost perfectly neutral manner that the CNN moderators ran the debate. It was almost perfectly balanced and completely fair. Then the panel unilaterally said Joe was toast. If I were a suspicious man I would say it was almost like they knew Joe could not beat Trump and they had to demonstrate that in June so that they had time to replace him before the convention. Now I fully expect Joe to step down allowing Harris to become the first female president and then see what happens at the convention. Interesting times. Yeah, it was too nice/fair….the fish has been smelled |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 29, 2024 10:06:02 GMT -6
I purposely watched the CNN talking heads after the debate, just to see what spin they would put on his performance. Shockingly...they didn't spin it at all. They were in shock and looked like they'd been kicked in the forehead. Every one of them were aghast at his behavior/demeanor and were asking who could replace him. You know who I'd be most upset if I were he observing the media's behavior during this campaign .. Bob Dole. He ran several cycles ago, and all the news reports from his candidacy said he was too old to be President at 73 when he wasn't He's dead, Jim |
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Post by bearbryant on Jun 29, 2024 14:39:39 GMT -6
You know who I'd be most upset if I were he observing the media's behavior during this campaign .. Bob Dole. He ran several cycles ago, and all the news reports from his candidacy said he was too old to be President at 73 when he wasn't He's dead, Jim I tried to use the subjunctive with that in mind |
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Post by Saint on Jun 30, 2024 19:46:42 GMT -6
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Post by Ashitaka on Jun 30, 2024 21:19:29 GMT -6
Where is Tucker, though? I have to admit I'm surprised; even if it's a bad one, he essentially has a bruise on his leg. You wouldn't expect him to miss THIS much time.
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Post by Ashitaka on Jul 1, 2024 0:48:26 GMT -6
9-19 to open the year with Abreu on the roster. Optioned him, went 15-9 without him, brought him back and went 6-9 with him, released him, 11-3 since.
Abreu on roster: 15-28 (.349)
Abreu off roster: 26-12 (.684)
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Post by m240 on Jul 1, 2024 6:21:49 GMT -6
9-19 to open the year with Abreu on the roster. Optioned him, went 15-9 without him, brought him back and went 6-9 with him, released him, 11-3 since. Abreu on roster: 15-28 (.349) Abreu off roster: 26-12 (.684) I noticed that as well. The one game that we lost to the Mets was highlighted by 3 terrible defensive plays and then Framber falling apart. That one game seemed to be a throwback to the time with Abreu. His lack of offensive production was bad and his defense seemed as if it was even worse. With him in the lineup the pitchers seemed to try to walk too fine of a line. Now they seem like they are just following the game plan and letting the game take shape. The team is playing loose and having more fun and no one seems to miss Crane's train wreck GM decision being gone. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 1, 2024 7:54:12 GMT -6
On pace numbers at the halfway point:
Team OPS+: 112
Team ERA+: 99
Altuve: 26 HR 74 RBI 26 SB 100 Runs .304/.822
Yordan: 32 HR 82 RBI 8 SB 96 Runs .294/.890
Bregman: 18 HR 74 RBI 4 SB 74 Runs .248/.704
Pena: 10 HR 68 RBI 20 SB 78 Runs .277/.696
Diaz: 14 HR 82 RBI 68 Runs .282/.728
Meyers: 16 HR 64 RBI 14 SB 54 Runs .260/.766
Tucker: 38 HR 80 RBI 20 SB 84 Runs .266/.979
Dubon: 6 HR 58 RBI 4 SB 58 Runs .293/.724
Singleton: 12 HR 36 RBI 46 Runs .236/.686
Blanco: 16-6 180.2 IP 168 K
Framber: 12-10 170.2 IP 136 K
Brown: 10-10 160.2 IP 178 K
Arrighetti: 8-12 130 IP 150 K
Verlander: 6-4 114 IP 102 K
Abreu, Hader, Scott, Martinez: All on pace for over 70 IP with sub-4.00 ERAs
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 1, 2024 9:36:49 GMT -6
9-19 to open the year with Abreu on the roster. Optioned him, went 15-9 without him, brought him back and went 6-9 with him, released him, 11-3 since. Abreu on roster: 15-28 (.349) Abreu off roster: 26-12 (.684) I noticed that as well. The one game that we lost to the Mets was highlighted by 3 terrible defensive plays and then Framber falling apart. That one game seemed to be a throwback to the time with Abreu. His lack of offensive production was bad and his defense seemed as if it was even worse. With him in the lineup the pitchers seemed to try to walk too fine of a line. Now they seem like they are just following the game plan and letting the game take shape. The team is playing loose and having more fun and no one seems to miss Crane's train wreck GM decision being gone. Crane apparently has an inner cadre of former ballplayers who were advising him when we didn't have a GM. If there were folks in the organization saying Abreu wouldn't be a good idea, the advisor who told Crane he'd be a good acquisition should probably be sidelined |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 1, 2024 14:16:18 GMT -6
I noticed that as well. The one game that we lost to the Mets was highlighted by 3 terrible defensive plays and then Framber falling apart. That one game seemed to be a throwback to the time with Abreu. His lack of offensive production was bad and his defense seemed as if it was even worse. With him in the lineup the pitchers seemed to try to walk too fine of a line. Now they seem like they are just following the game plan and letting the game take shape. The team is playing loose and having more fun and no one seems to miss Crane's train wreck GM decision being gone. Crane apparently has an inner cadre of former ballplayers who were advising him when we didn't have a GM. If there were folks in the organization saying Abreu wouldn't be a good idea, the advisor who told Crane he'd be a good acquisition should probably be sidelined The narrative that Crane is blameless when he pushed Click out and allowed these guys to make decisions in his stead is kind of laughable. |
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Post by m240 on Jul 1, 2024 16:06:48 GMT -6
I noticed that as well. The one game that we lost to the Mets was highlighted by 3 terrible defensive plays and then Framber falling apart. That one game seemed to be a throwback to the time with Abreu. His lack of offensive production was bad and his defense seemed as if it was even worse. With him in the lineup the pitchers seemed to try to walk too fine of a line. Now they seem like they are just following the game plan and letting the game take shape. The team is playing loose and having more fun and no one seems to miss Crane's train wreck GM decision being gone. Crane apparently has an inner cadre of former ballplayers who were advising him when we didn't have a GM. If there were folks in the organization saying Abreu wouldn't be a good idea, the advisor who told Crane he'd be a good acquisition should probably be sidelined My understanding is that Bagwell is not a firm believer in the more cerebral arts of baseball decision making. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 1, 2024 21:50:24 GMT -6
Crane apparently has an inner cadre of former ballplayers who were advising him when we didn't have a GM. If there were folks in the organization saying Abreu wouldn't be a good idea, the advisor who told Crane he'd be a good acquisition should probably be sidelined My understanding is that Bagwell is not a firm believer in the more cerebral arts of baseball decision making. I think Bagwell has pushed back on the idea of using data only. He has said he thinks decisions require both the numbers side and the intangibles side of things. Basically he felt things were getting too analytical in baseball. So not full Goose Gossage but in the middle. |
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Post by Ashitaka on Jul 1, 2024 22:14:08 GMT -6
Hunter Brown's ERA outside of that one Kansas City disaster game: 3.15
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Post by m240 on Jul 2, 2024 5:43:50 GMT -6
Hunter Brown's ERA outside of that one Kansas City disaster game: 3.15 I think that it is great that he is proving me wrong. No one could keep up this pace for the rest of the year but if he could then he would in line for a few CY award votes |
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Post by m240 on Jul 2, 2024 5:46:19 GMT -6
My understanding is that Bagwell is not a firm believer in the more cerebral arts of baseball decision making. I think Bagwell has pushed back on the idea of using data only. He has said he thinks decisions require both the numbers side and the intangibles side of things. Basically he felt things were getting too analytical in baseball. So not full Goose Gossage but in the middle. If he is pushing back on the ideas a little would be ok because there is so much more to consider. Ignoring thought would be foolish. They appeared to ignore them with the Abreu decision. |
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