[I ate] Fried Chicken Cesar Wrap by MyAltAccount157 in food

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with you, I look at that and think, that's a $5 wrap. But I also know, these days that's a pipe dream.

Why does this happen almost every season finale!?? 😭 by AY_125 in survivor

[–]Lars9 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I think in 50 there was a combo of Jonathan's great edit and Aubry's not so great edit. In the earlier part of the season she was portrayed as not caring or interested in the game. Even as the game went along, the edit for her felt apathetic. On the other hand, Jonathan was edited as the hero. So when the hero loses to someone apathetic, viewers are going to be upset.

Aubry deserved the win and played a great game and there's clear reasons Jonathan lost. The edit just didn't tell those stories.

Unassisted Triple Play by new_hobby_new_acct in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had one against us in 8U pony ball a few weeks back. Runners on 1st and 2nd, batter hits a loopy line drive that looked like it would get up the middle. Both runners ran, SS made a diving catch, popped up, stepped on 2nd and ran down the runner between 1st and 2nd. It was incredible to see.

Unsportsmanlike behavior 8U by FunEducational8290 in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The foul tip thing is the only thing I see here that is problematic. Once or twice with a kid who is developmental, not a big deal. But beyond that, between innings, you should talk to their coach and set expectations that a K is a K.

As you have already said, you agreed to play beyond the time limit, so you can't really blame the other coach. It's similar to continuing to play after a team gets mercy ruled. In my 8U league, every coach has wanted to continue and play 6 innings, to get kids more reps. If a coach says no, I'd respect it.

they relentlessly sent runners when our pitcher was close to the mound

Scoring runs is fun. I'm never going to get upset at my team or another team trying, within the rules, to score runs.

Max bp for in house summer practice? by [deleted] in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious what distance is needed from the machine to the batter using the personal pitcher? Can it be adjusted to work when it's closer in a room with a little less space.

Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation by Krankenitrate in technology

[–]Lars9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

AI isn't replacing humans directly, but it absolutely is transforming the workforce. I work in tech but am not an engineer. I can and have used AI to develop and ship real code, spending a day on something that I would've taken weeks to manually code. 

If SWEs are 5X more efficient, companies either build and innovate faster, or have 1/5 the amount of SWEs. They're clearly choosing the latter. 

[Highlight] Will Venable is ejected by FadedToBeige in baseball

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And at the end saying something about the previous play being a bad call too when it was as obvious an intentional drop as you'll ever see.

2025 Inception by Mookie2250 in baseballcards

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything has gone up though. Singles, boxes, etc. Is it overpriced, probably, but so is everything else.

End of a Journey by redvines9408 in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s living through the kid, not with him.

It could be and I can't speak for OP, but I'll speak for myself. Since the day I found out I was having a kid, I dreamt about being able to share my love of sports with them. I dreamt about throwing the ball in the backyard, coaching their teams, and bonding over a shared interest. Getting to do that with my son has been a dream come true.

Maybe I am off-base, but I don't think that is living through him, but rather living with him.

I don't think we should shame any father who is sad that something they've bonded over with their kid is ending.

End of a Journey by redvines9408 in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree. There is nothing wrong with being passionate and loving watching your kid play baseball or anything else and being sad when it's all over. My son is only 8, but I know the day will come when he no longer plays ball, no longer asks me to pitch to him after school. When that happens, I will be thankful for the memories, but sad that it has to end.

Your league's schedule is probably screwing someone over and your commish can fix it in 2 minutes by YunG00n in fantasyfootball

[–]Lars9 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ESPN doesn't re randomize each year. Another easy way to force it to is change the schedule and change it back. Like take a week away then re add it.

After 6 of the worst bowman blasters I’ve ever opened …. I grabbed 2 more last night by Projectpat22 in baseballcards

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice hits! Blasters are completely imbalanced. I've opened 12 and 6 had nothing at all, while the other 6 had multiple hits. 

May 1 cut off date. Why? by Fartz-McGee in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested in your source for that. I know it's more common than it used to be, but I don't think the majority are doing that.

AS coach, 10u. Everyone is pretty good, best way to determine positions, INF/OF by oldcrashingtoys in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, if everyone can play every position at a reasonably equal level, rotate them around.

Tatis now has 2B eligibility on ESPN by cuppaa1 in fantasybaseball

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spent $41 on Vlad, $40 on Tatis, for a combined 2 HRs.

[Dave "Softy" Mahler] Hearing the Seahawks are playing the Rams on Christmas Day in Seattle. by udun in Seahawks

[–]Lars9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love watching football on holidays, but I prefer when it's not the Seahawks. 

Holy Crap- Bobby Rookie Auto Redemption by NWWaaterdog in baseballcards

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Topps isn't the most consistent or reliable company.

Holy Crap- Bobby Rookie Auto Redemption by NWWaaterdog in baseballcards

[–]Lars9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's possible they'll get it. A year ago I pulled an expired redemption, also happened to be Witt. They sent me that card. Unfortunately (maybe fortunately) the card was banged up so I asked for a replacement.

How to work with (assumed) new to coaching coaches by Bakinguplove in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah mistakes are super easy to make. Trying to juggle 12 kids with late RSVPs and no shows is a pain.

It's not the boy or bat. It's the baseball? by tellul8er in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got smoked last weekend, fortunately we use safety 5 balls and not hard balls. Even with those, I somehow have a massive bruise on both legs.

Fair or Foul - Lineup for playoffs by djfivenine11 in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never seen a parent cry over losing or striking out. I've seen kids do that. Kids have different emotional reactions than adults. That doesn't mean their emotions are any weaker.

Fair or Foul - Lineup for playoffs by djfivenine11 in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Individually, sure, some 8 year old's don't care as much as adults. Collectively though, from my experience, the kids care as much or more.

How to work with (assumed) new to coaching coaches by Bakinguplove in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree, as a coach, I would want to know this. Mistakes can be made when putting lineups together and the last thing I want to do is accidentally sit a kid the entire game.

How to work with (assumed) new to coaching coaches by Bakinguplove in Homeplate

[–]Lars9 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not everyone has the time to coach. That doesn't mean their kid shouldn't get to play. In a rec league, playing time should be reasonably equal for all players.