Yeah, singing while playing is a VERY underappreciated talent. Heck, I can’t really even play that well, but I can barely strum and hum at the same time. LOL! A guy like Billy Gibbons that sings and shreds at the same time? Hell, yeah!
Back in 1994, when The Eagles did that first tour, I have the MTV VHS of their first concert in LA. They started off with the new version of Hotel California. Nobody in the audience knew what they were doing at first, as it was the first time for that version.
Then when they break out into the recognizable beginning, the crowd wakes up with a bit of a roar. It was awesome.
I loved watching Joe Walsh and Don Felder work together. Too bad Felder and the others couldn’t patch things up a few years back!
I used to want to dye my hair black or red because I didn’t like the blonde princesses. Plus, David Justice (who I was completely in love with) had dark hair.
Back then it was David Justice. No lie. I was completely in love with him. I was heart broken when he left. Although, in 1997/1998, it was Javy Lopez. Sorry, nolie…
I saw that Shinhopple was a place in New York. There’s a bar there and a park.
Titanic is like the only movie I will sit and watch that last that long…..I may be young but I remember when it came out on VHS…those 2 tapes….lol…my grandma still has them
by the way, my #11 was Hotel California by the Eagles (CBF)
I have to go to a doctor’s office and get an infusion. It’s lasted 18 weeks so far, some people have been there a year. we call it Hotel Asper****(Drs name) cause once you check in you can never leave. Great song, great band. Greatest Hits is biggest selling album in history I believe.
Maybe you could interject some interesting baseball banter and perhaps someone will respond. Although, since you basically just insulted everyone here, that doesn’t seem too likely. But go ahead, give it a go.
“I saw that Shinhopple was a place in New York. There’s a bar there and a park. —- Roman Gal
I doubt you got Shinhopple on your map inquiry. Maybe Downsville. Shinhopple is a small hamlet, with no bars or parks. Just a few houses in a remote area of the Catskill Mountains. Downsville is a village, of maybe 3500 people, about 7 miles north. The mailing address, in Shinhopple, is Downsville. Yes, Downsville has a bar and a park.
You’re right- the entire album is great- my parents were fans before they broke up, and when they released Hell Freezes Over they bought it- I “borrowed” it from them and never gave it back
It showed up on Mapquest…I had to zoom out to make sure there was an actual civilization somewhere in the vacinity…it took a while (although I did notice it’s only 40 miles or so from Cooperstown so it can’t be all bad )
Steve, I’ve seen the Mr. Scary link before. My 8 year old LOVES instrumental guitar stuff, so I’ve shown that one to him (for whatever reason – to my wife’s dismay – Mr. Scary is one of his favorite tunes).
But Satriani is so damn cool, I always forget it until I see or hear clips of him. Thank you. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED the Surfin’ with the Alien album (actually first bought it on casette), and wore that thing out.
Now it’s time to go to bed…er….keep looking at youtube clips.
I went to the Hell Freezes over tour in Minnapolis and in Fargo in 95. Thinking it was the “farewell” tour. Only to find out, that the farewell tour wasn’t planned until 2005. Stupid me. Should have known better.
Love Joe Walsh and Felder. Killer combo. Even if you have to put up with Don Henly to listen to it. LOL!
Okay, here’s a top 10 of mine…(and not all have to be in this order…Lol)
1. I Cross My Heart – George Strait
2. You Win My Love – Shania Twain
3. Every Rose Has It’s Thorn – Poison
4. My Favorite Mistake – Sheryl Crow
5. Little Miss Honky Tonk – Brooks and Dunn
6. Viva Las Vegas – ZZTop
7. Give Me All Your Lovin’ – ZZTop
8. Centerfield – John Fogerty
9. Material Girl – Madonna
10 Kiss Me Deadly – Lita Ford
Honorable mention: Against The Wind – Bob Seger
I’m a born-n-bred country music fan…but like a mix of other music too. I even like 50’s & 60’s oldies rock (the Monkees, Elvis, Beattles, etc) with some 70’s (CCR, Eagles, etc).
Just have always hated crap….opps, I mean rap. YUCK!!!!
And then, copy and paste this, to the map destination box:
30 River Rd, Downsville, NY 13755-3208
You’ll see the place I rent. It’s the big one with the green roof. The body of water, it’s next to, is the East Branch of the Delaware River. One of the best trout streams in the northeast (about 150 miles upriver of Philadelphia). You can hit the “+” and zoom in more. About 7 miles to the north (right) is Downsville. (You’d have to switch to aerial or road, otherwise it would take you forever) Then the dam of the Pepacton Reservoir. The Pepacton is the largest of the NY city reservoirs, approximately a little over 20 miles long. No camps, no motors, and hardly any people. It’s a wonderful place to be at. Mostly just beauty and wildlife. (BYOB)
I think Johnson has hurt the team more than anybody in a way. They did not count on Francy doing all that much better than last year, and overall he hasn’t, though he has shown a glimpse here and there. Is hitting a bit better the last week or so. Baby steps.
Johnson on the other hans was counted on in a much bigger way. He had a decent season last year and looked especially promising the last 6-8 weeks of the season. Many people in baseball were high on him and thought he could take the next step to becoming a superior hitter, and no matter the perception of his fielding on this board, he is a league average second baseman in the field;in fact stats show him as slightly above average(not sure that I agree to go that far). He has really failed to live up to those expectations, but I don’t think you can blame Wren on that. Most thought he could be a force this year.
Ganderson has been a disappointment too of course, and because of his laid-back demeanor -which he has always had-fans have reacted to that failure even more than it really is cause he appears lazy and unhappy. Can we blame Wren on that one? Some I guess, but there is no question that they did not have the funds to acquire Dunn or probably any other FA OFer except Grif or Ganderson.
I think the money problem has been shown a number of times all year. Failure to get an OFer in the winter,letting Glav go in order to afford Louth, and also in the draft this month. They did not draft the upside guys who were still available, but chose a relatively cheap low ceiling pitcher for the 7th best in the draft. There were at least 4-5 better available.
Because money is so tight, I don’t expect any large additions this year, and if we continue to fall we might actually see them trade Vaz, but would likely get prospects back.It would be nice if they do trade him to get back a decent OFer who would be around for another couple of years to bridge to gap to Heyward or Schafer, but IMO that’s unlikely.
Trade Francy? What do we get for him? Not much likely. Perhaps if a contender needs a little OF help-and I do mean little-we could get a prospect for him in July, but it likely would not be a sure fire one. That still might be the best thing that can be done though since after arb this winter he will likely be in the 4.5-5 mil range and they might decide to non-tender him even with the PR hit and the sense of failure that move would engender.
Trade Johnson? Again what do you get? Do you take anything or do you hang on hoping that he lives up to past history and follows a long cold snap with a long hot one? I think I might take that last approach unless a multi-player deal arose that he might be included in. If we still have him this winter, no matter whether he bounces back strong or not I think you have to move him at that point. We are lucky to have Prado and Infante either of whom would likely make a serviceable 2nd bagger. Neither has KJ’s potential but both are likely to do better than he has so far this year and be a bit less straeky.
I think it’s a lot tougher situation than most emotionally influences fans realize. I think Wren did a pretty good job fixing our biggest problems over the winter. We have some darn decent starters who are all here another year or more unless we decide to trade one. KK has perhaps become superfluous, but at the time of that signing it was considered a smart insurance move that could also pay off in more Asian attendance in a city with a decent sized Asian population;and it also was hoped to open doors to the Asian market for the future in other possible pickups. He has been something of a disappointment to many fans, but I did not expect him to be more that a #4 starter and that’s where he has done ok. Next year he will likely be the #5 starter and will be about as good as any one of those in BB.
Overall I think there were too many problems for any GM to get them all fixed over one winter. We have some money coming off the books this winter and hopefully they will be able pick up a n above average OFer and perhaps Schafer will bounce back and be a likely improvement
One of the questions coming up is Gonzo and Sori. I’d like to see them re-sign one or even both if cheap enough, but I think that is unlikely. Again either one of those guys might be the best trade chip we have in July. If thet are far enough out to be sellers, a B+ level closer might bring a package or at least one very promising high minors prospect.
That looks beautiful What kind of trout you pull out of there? We have mainly rainbow at the lake where my cabin is, along with Brook in the streams in the backcountry…
For the two greatest country songs ever, (one for sure, one is a joke), see David Allan Coe’s “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” and George Jones’ “He Stopped Lovin’ Her Today”
I think trading Johnson right now would be a mistake. Like I said earlier, he has a really low babip. I feel like when he was going good earlier the hits weren’t falling for him like they normally do because he was hitting them right at people. He’s been bad in June, but I do think his numbers are deceptive. His numbers at home have certainly been decent, along with his numbers against lefties.
Kelly is very important for this team. I was looking at his numbers in losses vs. wins and they have some of the biggest disperities on the team. He has an .899 OPS in wins vs. a .470 OPS in losses. That’s pretty drastic.
I’m a girl…which doesn’t make it easier to say..but I have highlights in my hiar that are about the same color as Yunel’s and they aren’t blonde they are caramel…and my cousin..whose a boy has them too….and NO he’s not gay.
cabravesfan, the biggest majority of the trout would be browns. As the water gets warmer, in the Beaverkill (the home of fly fishing), the rainbows head up the East Branch. The Pepacton releases cold water, from its depths, almost daily. This keeps the river at a very cool temperature all summer. By August, you can catch almost as many rainbows as browns. Not to often, but you can catch a brookie also. Usually, when you do, it’s a big one.
I can’t believe you know about the trout family also. But, you never do cease to amaze me.
Since the start of the 2006 season, Brian McCann leads all Major League catchers in homers, doubles, extra-base hits and RBIs. He ranks third in batting average, behind Joe Mauer and Victor Martinez.
Nats beat the Yanks at the Stadium today- I only bring it up because this was game 35 at home for them…and the first one that neither team hit a home run. wow
I’ve been catching and eating trout since I was born The lake my family goes to is stocked in the summers…and it is very, very cold (mainly snow run-off from the mountains + 7,000 foot elevation = cold water!) There are other fish in the lake, but rainbows are the most common by far. The Brooks that we pull out of the streams are usually pretty small but there are a lot of them. (I don’t fly fish, but my dad & brother both do- it requires 4 wheel driving and a long hike…I don’t mind the walk but not a big fan of off-roading)
“WOW, two women (the other being cabravesfan) who know their baseball stats” —- Frank from KS
Man, where have you been? There’s at least 15 women on this blog that could make your head spin with their baseball knowledge. Yeah, you’ve been around, you know that!
This one, however, I’m not sure how to take: “Sorry for being rude….but ya happen to have any fresh water fish up that way? (ie: crappie, bass, channel cat, etc)”
You do realize that Albany isn’t on the ocean, right? At least, not yet. With global warming, who knows?
He’s the Major from I Dream of Jeannie!! Ok, I know who he is…(RG)
yes and JR from Dallas , but my favorite roll of his is in “Mother, Jugs & Speed” with Bill Cosby, Raquel Welsh and Harvey Keitel. He plays an ambulance worker who gets in trouble for paying too much attention to the dead women in the back.. Funny movie.
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Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:03 am
cab-
I won’t go into my Disney princess stories then…
Steve from OH
June 19th, 2009
1:03 am
Yeah, singing while playing is a VERY underappreciated talent. Heck, I can’t really even play that well, but I can barely strum and hum at the same time. LOL! A guy like Billy Gibbons that sings and shreds at the same time? Hell, yeah!
Chop Chop
June 19th, 2009
1:03 am
Roman Gal,
Coach does your little Titanic fantasy bit when he thinks of Luis Durango.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:04 am
Roman Gal-
Disney Princesses I can handle
Celine Dion? Not so much
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:06 am
Chop Chop-
I don’t even want to think about that.
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
1:06 am
Tom and cabravesfan
Back in 1994, when The Eagles did that first tour, I have the MTV VHS of their first concert in LA. They started off with the new version of Hotel California. Nobody in the audience knew what they were doing at first, as it was the first time for that version.
Then when they break out into the recognizable beginning, the crowd wakes up with a bit of a roar. It was awesome.
I loved watching Joe Walsh and Don Felder work together. Too bad Felder and the others couldn’t patch things up a few years back!
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
1:06 am
“I love Celine Dion!! I used to pretend I was Rose in Titanic and stand on the edge of the chair and sing “My Heart Will Go On”—-Roman Gal
Be honest, wasn’t nolie your “Leo”?
BTW, did you find Shinhopple?
cabravesfan, remind me to send you the live version.
N8
June 19th, 2009
1:06 am
No Steve, I haven’t. Gonna have to do that now. Don’t think I should. Once I start “you-tubing”, I’m not gonna stop. Too addicting.
There is tons of stuff on youtube that is just crazy from a guitar standpoint. This is one of my favorites:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdkY6H6VGCI
And on that note, I’m going you-tubing and then to bed.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:07 am
cab-
I used to want to dye my hair black or red because I didn’t like the blonde princesses. Plus, David Justice (who I was completely in love with) had dark hair.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:08 am
Tom-
send me the live version
nolie
June 19th, 2009
1:08 am
Everybody throw their Ipod (or mp3 player of choice) (N8)
what are they? What’s a shuffle, some kinda slow awkward dance?
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:09 am
Roman Gal-
OK, you just totally redeemed yourself- I had a huge crush on David Justice too
(to this day I often wish I had dark hair…blonde can be so boring!)
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
1:09 am
Too many songs, not enough time…..
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:10 am
Tom-
Back then it was David Justice. No lie. I was completely in love with him. I was heart broken when he left. Although, in 1997/1998, it was Javy Lopez. Sorry, nolie…
I saw that Shinhopple was a place in New York. There’s a bar there and a park.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:11 am
What’s a shuffle, some kinda slow awkward dance?
nolie, you crack me up.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:11 am
There’s a bar there and a park.
What else do you need?
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
1:11 am
“I loved watching Joe Walsh and Don Felder work together. Too bad Felder and the others couldn’t patch things up a few years back!”
Wayne, the way that group got along, we’re lucky that they ever got back at all! When you put that many great musicians together, egos have to clash.
nolie
June 19th, 2009
1:12 am
For disrespecting your elders (WAYNE)
yup, that’s her schtick.. she is a bad girl sometimes.
bravos2249
June 19th, 2009
1:12 am
Roman Gal
Titanic is like the only movie I will sit and watch that last that long…..I may be young but I remember when it came out on VHS…those 2 tapes….lol…my grandma still has them
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:13 am
blonde can be so boring!
Haha…don’t hear that too often. I think Yunel might beg to differ, though. I don’t have blonde hair anymore, though.
Steve from OH
June 19th, 2009
1:13 am
N8–I just watched that!
A couple of my faves–
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MRJZGMbFj0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNAeELQ_Z8
Kids, don’t try this at home! LOL!
Night everyone.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:14 am
bravos2249-
I still have that 2 set-VHS. It’s awesome.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:15 am
Roman Gal-
Everyone in LA wants to be blonde, guys included…UGH! (and my hair is a lot darker now then it used to be but it’s still blonde)
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:16 am
Gnight, Steve.
Don’t let the bedbugs bite, and if they do, then take your shoe, and knock ‘em ’til they’re black and blue!
No More Bobby
June 19th, 2009
1:17 am
The Eagles? Celine Dion? Now the blogs suck too! Whats a Braves fan to do?
nolie
June 19th, 2009
1:17 am
by the way, my #11 was Hotel California by the Eagles (CBF)
I have to go to a doctor’s office and get an infusion. It’s lasted 18 weeks so far, some people have been there a year. we call it Hotel Asper****(Drs name) cause once you check in you can never leave. Great song, great band. Greatest Hits is biggest selling album in history I believe.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:18 am
nolie-
Not me! Nothing but the straight and narrow for me!!
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:19 am
Whats a Braves fan to do?
Maybe you could interject some interesting baseball banter and perhaps someone will respond. Although, since you basically just insulted everyone here, that doesn’t seem too likely. But go ahead, give it a go.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
1:21 am
“I saw that Shinhopple was a place in New York. There’s a bar there and a park. —- Roman Gal
I doubt you got Shinhopple on your map inquiry. Maybe Downsville. Shinhopple is a small hamlet, with no bars or parks. Just a few houses in a remote area of the Catskill Mountains. Downsville is a village, of maybe 3500 people, about 7 miles north. The mailing address, in Shinhopple, is Downsville. Yes, Downsville has a bar and a park.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:21 am
Nolie-
nolie
June 19th, 2009
1:22 am
won’t go into my Disney princess stories then (RG)
Information Overload. This does not compute!
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:23 am
Tom-
It showed up on Mapquest…I had to zoom out to make sure there was an actual civilization somewhere in the vacinity…it took a while
(although I did notice it’s only 40 miles or so from Cooperstown so it can’t be all bad
)
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:24 am
Tom-
I’m sorry to say that my research consisted of google and 3.5 seconds…or long enough for me to see the words “New York”, “Bar”, and “Park”.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:25 am
nolie-
Hey now! Be nice, you.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:29 am
Roman Gal-
Remember- Nolie’s an old guy with a vibrating bed…probably shoud cut him a little slack
N8
June 19th, 2009
1:30 am
Steve, I’ve seen the Mr. Scary link before. My 8 year old LOVES instrumental guitar stuff, so I’ve shown that one to him (for whatever reason – to my wife’s dismay – Mr. Scary is one of his favorite tunes).
But Satriani is so damn cool, I always forget it until I see or hear clips of him. Thank you. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED the Surfin’ with the Alien album (actually first bought it on casette), and wore that thing out.
Now it’s time to go to bed…er….keep looking at youtube clips.
N8
June 19th, 2009
1:32 am
I went to the Hell Freezes over tour in Minnapolis and in Fargo in 95. Thinking it was the “farewell” tour. Only to find out, that the farewell tour wasn’t planned until 2005. Stupid me. Should have known better.
Love Joe Walsh and Felder. Killer combo. Even if you have to put up with Don Henly to listen to it. LOL!
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:32 am
N8-
Good night, sleep tight.
Wake up bright
In the morning light
To do what’s right
With all your might.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:34 am
cab-
He’s the one who’s supposed to be mature, though, right?
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:36 am
Roman Gal-
He’s a guy, right?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:39 am
cab-
Good point.
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
1:40 am
Okay, here’s a top 10 of mine…(and not all have to be in this order…Lol)
1. I Cross My Heart – George Strait
2. You Win My Love – Shania Twain
3. Every Rose Has It’s Thorn – Poison
4. My Favorite Mistake – Sheryl Crow
5. Little Miss Honky Tonk – Brooks and Dunn
6. Viva Las Vegas – ZZTop
7. Give Me All Your Lovin’ – ZZTop
8. Centerfield – John Fogerty
9. Material Girl – Madonna
10 Kiss Me Deadly – Lita Ford
Honorable mention: Against The Wind – Bob Seger
I’m a born-n-bred country music fan…but like a mix of other music too. I even like 50’s & 60’s oldies rock (the Monkees, Elvis, Beattles, etc) with some 70’s (CCR, Eagles, etc).
Just have always hated crap….opps, I mean rap. YUCK!!!!
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:43 am
cab-
Man’s Brain
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:45 am
I’m a born-n-bred country music fan…
Yikes! I can telll…
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
1:45 am
Correction:
that’s…Beatles with ONE T.
Lol
nolie
June 19th, 2009
1:47 am
I’m a victim of the Peter Pan Syndrome. It’s not my fault.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
1:49 am
Roman Gal-
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
1:50 am
Oh c’mon Roman Gal….it isn’t as bad as you say it is.
For all intense purposes…I can’t stand heavy metal music. Never have and never will.
I do like very few select songs (Every Rose Has It’s Thorn to name one)….but as a whole, I hate it.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
1:53 am
If you were to click on this; http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=40.689574~-74.044779&style=o&lvl=1&scene=1915478&pkw=aerial_photography
And then, copy and paste this, to the map destination box:
30 River Rd, Downsville, NY 13755-3208
You’ll see the place I rent. It’s the big one with the green roof. The body of water, it’s next to, is the East Branch of the Delaware River. One of the best trout streams in the northeast (about 150 miles upriver of Philadelphia). You can hit the “+” and zoom in more. About 7 miles to the north (right) is Downsville. (You’d have to switch to aerial or road, otherwise it would take you forever) Then the dam of the Pepacton Reservoir. The Pepacton is the largest of the NY city reservoirs, approximately a little over 20 miles long. No camps, no motors, and hardly any people. It’s a wonderful place to be at. Mostly just beauty and wildlife. (BYOB)
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:54 am
it isn’t as bad as you say it is.
Hmm…yes, it is.
[singing in twangiest voice imaginable]
My best friend stole my lady
She took the dog
My tractor died
I got drunk
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:54 am
nolie-
Did you have Michael Jackson fantasies as a child?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:55 am
Wow, Tom-
I’ll bet you get a workout climbing all them stairs, eh?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
1:57 am
cab-
I have to admit that I have the lame excuses gland, too.
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
1:58 am
Roman Gal
Damn, and here I was going to send ya a marriage proposal.
LOL
j/k
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
1:59 am
Just got lost in an hour of youtube. thanks N8.
Jumped from your “Africa” accoustic to Steve Howe’s “Mood for a Day” to Toto’s “I’ll be Over You” w/ Michael McDonald to some Doobies…..
definitely addictive…..
Nite folks, it’s been fun…
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
2:00 am
Roman Gal—-
Where the hell did you get to, that place in Philadelphia that “Rocky” climbed up?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:01 am
Frank-
Dang! If only I’d have known…
nolie
June 19th, 2009
2:01 am
A little baseball talk for the die-hards.
I think Johnson has hurt the team more than anybody in a way. They did not count on Francy doing all that much better than last year, and overall he hasn’t, though he has shown a glimpse here and there. Is hitting a bit better the last week or so. Baby steps.
Johnson on the other hans was counted on in a much bigger way. He had a decent season last year and looked especially promising the last 6-8 weeks of the season. Many people in baseball were high on him and thought he could take the next step to becoming a superior hitter, and no matter the perception of his fielding on this board, he is a league average second baseman in the field;in fact stats show him as slightly above average(not sure that I agree to go that far). He has really failed to live up to those expectations, but I don’t think you can blame Wren on that. Most thought he could be a force this year.
Ganderson has been a disappointment too of course, and because of his laid-back demeanor -which he has always had-fans have reacted to that failure even more than it really is cause he appears lazy and unhappy. Can we blame Wren on that one? Some I guess, but there is no question that they did not have the funds to acquire Dunn or probably any other FA OFer except Grif or Ganderson.
I think the money problem has been shown a number of times all year. Failure to get an OFer in the winter,letting Glav go in order to afford Louth, and also in the draft this month. They did not draft the upside guys who were still available, but chose a relatively cheap low ceiling pitcher for the 7th best in the draft. There were at least 4-5 better available.
Because money is so tight, I don’t expect any large additions this year, and if we continue to fall we might actually see them trade Vaz, but would likely get prospects back.It would be nice if they do trade him to get back a decent OFer who would be around for another couple of years to bridge to gap to Heyward or Schafer, but IMO that’s unlikely.
Trade Francy? What do we get for him? Not much likely. Perhaps if a contender needs a little OF help-and I do mean little-we could get a prospect for him in July, but it likely would not be a sure fire one. That still might be the best thing that can be done though since after arb this winter he will likely be in the 4.5-5 mil range and they might decide to non-tender him even with the PR hit and the sense of failure that move would engender.
Trade Johnson? Again what do you get? Do you take anything or do you hang on hoping that he lives up to past history and follows a long cold snap with a long hot one? I think I might take that last approach unless a multi-player deal arose that he might be included in. If we still have him this winter, no matter whether he bounces back strong or not I think you have to move him at that point. We are lucky to have Prado and Infante either of whom would likely make a serviceable 2nd bagger. Neither has KJ’s potential but both are likely to do better than he has so far this year and be a bit less straeky.
I think it’s a lot tougher situation than most emotionally influences fans realize. I think Wren did a pretty good job fixing our biggest problems over the winter. We have some darn decent starters who are all here another year or more unless we decide to trade one. KK has perhaps become superfluous, but at the time of that signing it was considered a smart insurance move that could also pay off in more Asian attendance in a city with a decent sized Asian population;and it also was hoped to open doors to the Asian market for the future in other possible pickups. He has been something of a disappointment to many fans, but I did not expect him to be more that a #4 starter and that’s where he has done ok. Next year he will likely be the #5 starter and will be about as good as any one of those in BB.
Overall I think there were too many problems for any GM to get them all fixed over one winter. We have some money coming off the books this winter and hopefully they will be able pick up a n above average OFer and perhaps Schafer will bounce back and be a likely improvement
One of the questions coming up is Gonzo and Sori. I’d like to see them re-sign one or even both if cheap enough, but I think that is unlikely. Again either one of those guys might be the best trade chip we have in July. If thet are far enough out to be sellers, a B+ level closer might bring a package or at least one very promising high minors prospect.
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:02 am
Another honorable mention would be….
REO Speedwagon’s *Take It On The Run*
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:03 am
Tom-
You really think that I’ve watched Rocky?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:04 am
Wayne
To bed, to bed,
Says Sleepy-head.
Tarry a while, says Slow.
Put on the pan,
Says greedy Nan,
We’ll sup before we go.
nolie
June 19th, 2009
2:04 am
Did you have Michael Jackson fantasies as a child? (RG)
nope, Mary Martin fantasies. She was THE Peter Pan.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:05 am
Tom-
That looks beautiful
What kind of trout you pull out of there? We have mainly rainbow at the lake where my cabin is, along with Brook in the streams in the backcountry…
http://www.bing.com/maps/?FORM=ZZLH8#JnE9eXAuaHVudGluZ3RvbitsYWtlK2NhJTdlc3N0LjAlN2VwZy4xJmJiPTQ4LjEwNzQzMTE4ODQ4MDQlN2UtODIuMDAxOTUzMTI1JTdlMTYuODA0NTQxMDc2MzgzNSU3ZS0xNTQuODYzMjgxMjU=
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:05 am
oops- sorry about that…
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
2:08 am
Wow, nolie, did you have N8 type that post for you?
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
2:08 am
For the two greatest country songs ever, (one for sure, one is a joke), see David Allan Coe’s “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” and George Jones’ “He Stopped Lovin’ Her Today”
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:12 am
nolie-
I think trading Johnson right now would be a mistake. Like I said earlier, he has a really low babip. I feel like when he was going good earlier the hits weren’t falling for him like they normally do because he was hitting them right at people. He’s been bad in June, but I do think his numbers are deceptive. His numbers at home have certainly been decent, along with his numbers against lefties.
Kelly is very important for this team. I was looking at his numbers in losses vs. wins and they have some of the biggest disperities on the team. He has an .899 OPS in wins vs. a .470 OPS in losses. That’s pretty drastic.
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:13 am
Wayne
Yep….I agree on both songs.
Another one is Lee Greenwood’s…*God Bless The USA*
bravos2249
June 19th, 2009
2:14 am
Roman Gal
I’m a girl…which doesn’t make it easier to say..but I have highlights in my hiar that are about the same color as Yunel’s and they aren’t blonde they are caramel…and my cousin..whose a boy has them too….and NO he’s not gay.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:15 am
nolie-
This Mary Martin?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:16 am
bravos2249-
Haha…I’m sure they couldn’t possibly look as bad a Yunel’s.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
2:16 am
cabravesfan, the biggest majority of the trout would be browns. As the water gets warmer, in the Beaverkill (the home of fly fishing), the rainbows head up the East Branch. The Pepacton releases cold water, from its depths, almost daily. This keeps the river at a very cool temperature all summer. By August, you can catch almost as many rainbows as browns. Not to often, but you can catch a brookie also. Usually, when you do, it’s a big one.
I can’t believe you know about the trout family also. But, you never do cease to amaze me.
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:16 am
“WOW, two women (the other being cabravesfan) who know their baseball stats.
bravos2249
June 19th, 2009
2:17 am
from mlb.com
Since the start of the 2006 season, Brian McCann leads all Major League catchers in homers, doubles, extra-base hits and RBIs. He ranks third in batting average, behind Joe Mauer and Victor Martinez.
bravos2249
June 19th, 2009
2:17 am
Roman Gal
No…neither of our hair is cropped like his so it’s not tipped-like…lol
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:18 am
Nats beat the Yanks at the Stadium today- I only bring it up because this was game 35 at home for them…and the first one that neither team hit a home run. wow
bravos2249
June 19th, 2009
2:19 am
Frank from KS
You act as if women are incapable of typing in a website and pasting in the stats of a major leaguer…it’s not 1950….we are not morons.
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
2:20 am
For those who want to get acquainted w/ some “good” country music, try these….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEo8poVlQrM (gotta stay w/ it for the full 5 minutes)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2aNifcy20 (awesome “Hee Haw” version)
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:20 am
Tom
Sorry for being rude….but ya happen to have any fresh water fish up that way? (ie: crappie, bass, channel cat, etc)
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:21 am
bravos2249-
When I was in kindergarten I begged my mom to let me dye my hair black. She wouldn’t have any of that nonsense. I’ve never dyed my hair.
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
2:22 am
bravos2249
Never realized you were female, not that it really matters…..
We have a fine contingent of females on the old “MIB” blog!
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:23 am
Tom-
I’ve been catching and eating trout since I was born
The lake my family goes to is stocked in the summers…and it is very, very cold (mainly snow run-off from the mountains + 7,000 foot elevation = cold water!) There are other fish in the lake, but rainbows are the most common by far. The Brooks that we pull out of the streams are usually pretty small but there are a lot of them. (I don’t fly fish, but my dad & brother both do- it requires 4 wheel driving and a long hike…I don’t mind the walk but not a big fan of off-roading)
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:24 am
bravos2249
If that’s the way I come across…I apoligize. No, no, I think it’s very cool that women know baseball stuff…(stats, etc).
Again..I’m sorry if I came across as mean. Not my intentions at all.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
2:30 am
“WOW, two women (the other being cabravesfan) who know their baseball stats” —- Frank from KS
Man, where have you been? There’s at least 15 women on this blog that could make your head spin with their baseball knowledge.
Yeah, you’ve been around, you know that!
This one, however, I’m not sure how to take: “Sorry for being rude….but ya happen to have any fresh water fish up that way? (ie: crappie, bass, channel cat, etc)”
You do realize that Albany isn’t on the ocean, right? At least, not yet. With global warming, who knows?
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:31 am
I’m sorry if I came across as mean.
It’s ok, Frank. I got ya.
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
2:33 am
another one for you Roman Gal….
We’ll make a country girl out of you come hell or high water…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0bidT0M-NY&feature=PlayList&p=82EFA9C7F7026167&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=29
nolie
June 19th, 2009
2:34 am
nolie-
This Mary Martin? (RG)
oooh you are mean. It could be, she looked a bit better in the 50s. She was Larry Hagman’s mom;or are you too young to know who Larry Hagman is too?
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:34 am
Tom
Yeah, I know. I was just curious..is all.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:35 am
nolie-
I’ve been wearing out google tonight with all the names and references ya’ll are throwing out.
Wayne-
I’m not gonna lie, I’m really afraid to click on that link.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:35 am
Frank from KS-
Trout are fresh water fish buddy
Chop Chop
June 19th, 2009
2:37 am
This Mary Martin, I guess.
I was doing the YouTube thing, too. Time to pass out.
nolie
June 19th, 2009
2:38 am
Trout are fresh water fish buddy (CBF)
not to stir up trouble, cause you know I don’t like to do that kinda stuff, but there are sea trout.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:39 am
nolie-
He’s the Major from I Dream of Jeannie!! Ok, I know who he is…
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:39 am
Tom
and as I just said…I think it’s VERY cool for women to know baseball stuff or any sport(s) stuff for that matter.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
2:40 am
I’m running out of nursery rhymes…
Chop Chop
When little Fred went to bed,
He always said his prayers;
He kissed mama, and then papa,
And straightway went upstairs.
nolie
June 19th, 2009
2:42 am
He’s the Major from I Dream of Jeannie!! Ok, I know who he is…(RG)
yes and JR from Dallas , but my favorite roll of his is in “Mother, Jugs & Speed” with Bill Cosby, Raquel Welsh and Harvey Keitel. He plays an ambulance worker who gets in trouble for paying too much attention to the dead women in the back.. Funny movie.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:42 am
Nolie-
Never seen (or heard of) an ocean trout (not saying you are wrong, just that I never knew) but even so, probably 99% of all trout is freshwater
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
2:43 am
Oh, and I wasn’t trying to be nasty- sorry if it came out that way!
Frank from KS
June 19th, 2009
2:43 am
cabravesfan
I was thinkin’ more along the lines of fish ya find in lakes…not oceans, or streams.
Lol
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
2:44 am
don’t be a fradie cat!!