marshall
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Post by marshall on Aug 22, 2019 17:16:37 GMT -6
So do we know why Verlander hates this reporter so much that the team is now going to accrue some type of fine from the league? As much as I like the guy as a player, here is another example of him being a little bit of a diva. (Unless the reporter made some kind of threats or insulted JV's family or something.) Best I can tell, the reporter has been critical of the Tigers front office on the rebuild, and Justin still has some love for those guys My guess is he expected Frenech wanted him to say something snarky about Detroit that had nothing to do with the ballgame
He also has a history of DUIs and sexual harrassment, and allegedly tried to out the source on a story that debunked one of his stories
Or he got drunk and hit on Kate. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 22, 2019 17:37:47 GMT -6
Best I can tell, the reporter has been critical of the Tigers front office on the rebuild, and Justin still has some love for those guys My guess is he expected Frenech wanted him to say something snarky about Detroit that had nothing to do with the ballgame
He also has a history of DUIs and sexual harrassment, and allegedly tried to out the source on a story that debunked one of his stories
Or he got drunk and hit on Kate. I'm sure the Detroit Press Rag would've had that story since they've been ripping this Frenech guy to pieces over the last few years
But Hunter McCormick can probably let us know whether that's a reputable publication or not
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Post by paastrosfan on Aug 22, 2019 17:52:23 GMT -6
Or he got drunk and hit on Kate. I'm sure the Detroit Press Rag would've had that story since they've been ripping this Frenech guy to pieces over the last few years
But Hunter McCormick can probably let us know whether that's a reputable publication or not
Here is what I got off the net. "Started in 1831, the Detroit Free Press was originally known as the "Democratic Free Press." Liberal leaning, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning paper has the largest circulation in the city. It is also a party to a joint-operating agreement with The Detroit News, the other main daily newspaper in Detroit. That might mean something. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 22, 2019 18:47:43 GMT -6
I'm sure the Detroit Press Rag would've had that story since they've been ripping this Frenech guy to pieces over the last few years
But Hunter McCormick can probably let us know whether that's a reputable publication or not
Here is what I got off the net. "Started in 1831, the Detroit Free Press was originally known as the "Democratic Free Press." Liberal leaning, the Pulitzer-Prize-winning paper has the largest circulation in the city. It is also a party to a joint-operating agreement with The Detroit News, the other main daily newspaper in Detroit. That might mean something.
Not that I'm defending the NYT
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Aug 23, 2019 9:04:44 GMT -6
Or he got drunk and hit on Kate. I'm sure the Detroit Press Rag would've had that story since they've been ripping this Frenech guy to pieces over the last few years
But Hunter McCormick can probably let us know whether that's a reputable publication or not
I don't know anything about Detroit Press Rag but I disagree with most things I've read that were written by Anthony Fenech.
That's not to say that Justin isn't being a diva (I don't know the particulars of this situation), but if Justin is behind barring Fenech, I tend to think he has good reason.
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2019 11:59:08 GMT -6
Votto on the IL. He's having by far the worst season of his career and essentially a below-average hitter this year. The Reds still have a minimum of $107 million invested in him over the next 4-5 years. That could end up being a pretty bad contract for them if he doesn't bounce back next year.
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Post by talshill on Aug 23, 2019 13:00:19 GMT -6
Votto on the IL. He's having by far the worst season of his career and essentially a below-average hitter this year. The Reds still have a minimum of $107 million invested in him over the next 4-5 years. That could end up being a pretty bad contract for them if he doesn't bounce back next year. I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 23, 2019 13:04:16 GMT -6
Votto on the IL. He's having by far the worst season of his career and essentially a below-average hitter this year. The Reds still have a minimum of $107 million invested in him over the next 4-5 years. That could end up being a pretty bad contract for them if he doesn't bounce back next year. I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. Thomas drinks some before he makes his suggestions. It's usually better that no one follows his advice. |
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Post by talshill on Aug 23, 2019 13:08:40 GMT -6
I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. Thomas drinks some before he makes his suggestions. It's usually better that no one follows his advice. Yes, but he's also in possession of the magical Weber grill, so we can't be too harsh on him lest he deprive the Stros at playoff time. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 23, 2019 13:15:41 GMT -6
I think Mrs. Thomas might have sold the Weber in a garage sale. We rarely see him mention it this season.
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Post by Hunter McCormick on Aug 23, 2019 13:23:25 GMT -6
I think Mrs. Thomas might have sold the Weber in a garage sale. We rarely see him mention it this season. Say it aint so! |
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Post by Saint on Aug 23, 2019 13:28:20 GMT -6
Votto on the IL. He's having by far the worst season of his career and essentially a below-average hitter this year. The Reds still have a minimum of $107 million invested in him over the next 4-5 years. That could end up being a pretty bad contract for them if he doesn't bounce back next year. I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. A lot of people here were all about getting Goldschmidt too. Currently sitting on a 108 OPS+ (Yuli's is over 130, for comparison) with only 1 SB and below-average defense. Goldy is guaranteed a minimum of $130 million over the next 5 years. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2019 13:36:04 GMT -6
Votto on the IL. He's having by far the worst season of his career and essentially a below-average hitter this year. The Reds still have a minimum of $107 million invested in him over the next 4-5 years. That could end up being a pretty bad contract for them if he doesn't bounce back next year. I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. Big Votto fan back in the day....when we had no one at 1B...when all eyes were on AJ read, this can't miss prospects in the minors. |
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Post by bearbryant on Aug 23, 2019 16:22:46 GMT -6
I think Mrs. Thomas might have sold the Weber in a garage sale. We rarely see him mention it this season. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 23, 2019 16:28:09 GMT -6
I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. Thomas drinks some before he makes his suggestions. It's usually better that no one follows his advice. But Thomas is my boy. Whatever he says I say too.  |
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Post by unionstation82 on Aug 23, 2019 16:41:02 GMT -6
Thomas drinks some before he makes his suggestions. It's usually better that no one follows his advice. But Thomas is my boy. Whatever he says I say too. Ditto. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2019 16:43:56 GMT -6
We're talking about things that actually exist, Maytag Man To the Bills fan it would be a different story. Then again we Stros fan's have felt the pain. I like the idea of the most crappiest people on earth having to wait 108 years between championships. Maybe my great great grandchildren will see another flub victory come say about 2124. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Aug 23, 2019 17:06:55 GMT -6
I believe it was Thomas who was all in on getting him from Reds a while back. Bullet dodged. Thomas drinks some before he makes his suggestions. It's usually better that no one follows his advice. I only like you when I drink; luck for you, I drink a lot. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 24, 2019 20:30:43 GMT -6
The story about the Dilly bar:
I grew up dirt poor. Appalachian poor. My whole childhood, I'd wanted a Dilly bar, because they were basically the most popular dessert snack in east Texas back then. I never got one, because we never had the money to buy it (or to even eat out...when we rarely went to DQ, I had to share a burger with a brother.)
My older brother played Little League, and they would go to DQ after every game. Mom and I would go, but I never got a snack because I wasn't on the team (no participation trophies back then) and we didn't have the money to buy one.
So today, nearly 50 years later, I took my 7-year-old granddaughter out on our monthly Poppy Date. We went to Cracker Barrel for dinner, then to Dairy Queen for dessert. When I walked in, I saw a huge sign advertising boxes of Dilly bars being sold. I asked the cashier if I could buy a single Dilly bar...she says "Of course!". So, I tell her the above story about growing up poor. She cried a little, and gave me a free Dilly bar. Though I pulled myself out of poverty and can now buy anything I want (within reason), I finally got a Dilly bar...and didn't have to pay a dime for it.
And it was amazing.
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2019 21:01:03 GMT -6
The story about the Dilly bar: I grew up dirt poor. Appalachian poor. My whole childhood, I'd wanted a Dilly bar, because they were basically the most popular dessert snack in east Texas back then. I never got one, because we never had the money to buy it (or to even eat out...when we rarely went to DQ, I had to share a burger with a brother.) My older brother played Little League, and they would go to DQ after every game. Mom and I would go, but I never got a snack because I wasn't on the team (no participation trophies back then) and we didn't have the money to buy one. So today, nearly 50 years later, I took my 7-year-old granddaughter out on our monthly Poppy Date. We went to Cracker Barrel for dinner, then to Dairy Queen for dessert. When I walked in, I saw a huge sign advertising boxes of Dilly bars being sold. I asked the cashier if I could buy a single Dilly bar...she says "Of course!". So, I tell her the above story about growing up poor. She cried a little, and gave me a free Dilly bar. Though I pulled myself out of poverty and can now buy anything I want (within reason), I finally got a Dilly bar...and didn't have to pay a dime for it. And it was amazing. Dairy Queen rocks. The dilly bar is a true legend but next time try a butter finger blizard. Yummy! |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 24, 2019 21:08:13 GMT -6
Oh, I've had most of the blizzards (my grandkid got a cotton candy one tonight)...but that Dilly Bar held special significance since it had been a childhood desire that took me nearly 60 years to fulfill
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 24, 2019 21:14:07 GMT -6
Oh, I've had most of the blizzards (my grandkid got a cotton candy one tonight)...but that Dilly Bar held special significance since it had been a childhood desire that took me nearly 60 years to fulfill That is a great story. I know your mother is proud of how successful you are now. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Aug 25, 2019 4:17:03 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2019 6:54:07 GMT -6
Wow only the fifth, impressive.
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Post by koolade2 on Aug 25, 2019 7:08:48 GMT -6
^^^Could that be one of the Reasons they haven't brought up Tucker yet. I can't think of many other reasons. They keep bringing up players that are wowed by the MLB pitching.
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Post by Saint on Aug 25, 2019 10:29:47 GMT -6
Josh Donaldson is sure putting together a nice season on his one-year deal.
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Post by paastrosfan on Aug 25, 2019 10:44:43 GMT -6
Josh Donaldson is sure putting together a nice season on his one-year deal. Goes to show when a player of his caliber is healthy, he can rip. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Aug 25, 2019 10:50:27 GMT -6
Josh Donaldson is sure putting together a nice season on his one-year deal. Lots of them have great years when trying for a multi-year deal and some put so much pressure on themselves that they have terrible years. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Aug 25, 2019 10:50:41 GMT -6
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Post by abregmanfan on Aug 26, 2019 16:26:50 GMT -6
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