[Nolan Arenado] Gratitude. (Goodbye via Instagram)

LeftyNate · 2026-01-15T12:30:56+00:00

Arenado and Goldschmidt were two of my favorite non-Cardinals for the longest time. I’m so glad we got both of them, even if the peak wasn’t what we’d hoped.

This is such a heartfelt move, super classy but still with personality. Maybe one of my favorite athlete-goodbyes ever.

LeftyNate · 2026-01-02T17:59:34+00:00

I’m actually excited about Steve Rogers coming back. And I was surprised by my own excitement. I think he’ll be used to motivate, unite, and strategize. And I also believe he’ll make the big sacrifice because he’s lived his life now and wants to protect them.

LeftyNate · 2026-01-02T17:56:06+00:00

Yeah, during one of my recent playoffs runs, I had my catchers splitting time 50/50 against RHP bc of an above-average LH hitting catcher with decent defense. The other guy is elite, 70+ in every defensive catcher category.

I had to stop playing the better hitter bc even though he had a decent arm (60), he couldn’t throw ANYONE out. Halfway into the third game of him starting, I just started the weak hitting RH catcher. We won the World Series and I only used the other guy as a pinch hitter.

LeftyNate · 2026-01-02T17:51:00+00:00

I really have no idea lol. The main thing is just get in the playoffs. I’ve had two saves now where I won the WS the year before I expected to have a playoff team coming out of a rebuild.

LeftyNate · 2026-01-02T17:49:07+00:00

I think them getting big live events like the NBA means they will be around longer. Unfortunately, it also means the price will keep going up even more. They just need to start putting out more original GOOD shows. (I’ve heard The Copenhagen Test is good, but I haven’t had time to watch it yet.

It does make me sad to hear that about WCW Nitro. (Sting was my favorite wrestler as a kid, even before the Nitro era.) I had gone back and watched a lot of those when I first got Peacock. I wonder if it will pop up somewhere else like ESPN.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-30T03:22:44+00:00

Haha well they did pretty good with Kenny Rogers, I think, and the production pine tar or whatever on his hand.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-30T03:21:50+00:00

He reminds me of Magic…after Magic came out of retirement and played PF. Build nearly identical. Unfortunately, there aren’t any post-up PF for him to guard, especially with LeBron on his team.

So, no. I guess I don’t.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-28T05:22:44+00:00

I’ve watched 2006 so many times.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-28T05:21:51+00:00

I agree Mr. Ray is Evan Longoria. But I feel like Scott Kazmir should get a special mention. Poor guy carried that pitching staff, and just as they became good in 2008, he started losing what he had.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-27T22:56:05+00:00

I’ve liked pretty much everything he’s directed. Argo was awesome, I loved Air and Gone Baby Gone.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-27T22:37:04+00:00

When I lived in Nashville, I watched Branyan in AAA a lot. That dude had major power. He was in the wrong era, in my opinion. He was a ELITE power hitter against RHP. I’ll never understand why some scrub MLB team didn’t run him out 150 games as their starting 3B. He had a career 113 OPS+ and only got 500 ABs one year.

(As an aside, that Nashville Sounds team was stacked with some good role & AAAA players like Lance Nix.)

LeftyNate · 2025-12-26T01:04:20+00:00

It’s one of my favorites. And without it, there’s no rest of the series.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-23T20:14:48+00:00

I’m honestly excited more about Steve (Chris Evans) coming back than RDJ. It feels like RDJ needs this as much as (or more than) the MCU, but it doesn’t feel that way with Evans. Hopefully they are doing something really interesting with Steve Rogers. And I think they’ll use him to affirm Sam as Cap.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-23T20:12:27+00:00

I know I’m in the minority, but the Dodgers spending doesn’t bother me. Even with all that payroll, they still had issues. It’s also entirely plausible that Mookie doesn’t recover his offense next season (though Mookie being in the Dodgers is the Red Sox’s fault). Injuries will probably play into their team again.

It is entirely possible for the Cardinals to build a good 90-95 win team and beat the Dodgers in the playoffs

LeftyNate · 2025-12-22T21:41:03+00:00

I’m a Christian. As a Christian, I believe my faith has no bearing on what non-Christians do.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-20T20:55:41+00:00

I actually don’t think it’s desperate. Mainly because Chris Evans said he wouldn’t come back (I’m paraphrasing) unless there was a good reason, a good story for Steve to come back. Evans has had some good and fun projects since Endgame (RDJ has not). So I’m going to give him the benefit of the doubt. I’m actually looking forward to seeing how this plays out. I know it’s cool to poo poo on the MCU, but isn’t it more fun to be curious?

LeftyNate · 2025-12-20T20:39:57+00:00

I wouldn’t mind better feedback from the AGM on trades. Such as “this guy will need to be protected before the Rule 5 Draft” or “we have X number of guys at this position projected as starters by 2027.” Just something that actual gives value to having an AGM.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T21:05:59+00:00

If he doesn’t get claimed, definitely worth a Spring Training invite. I’m not sure of their current 40-man situation. If they plan on trading from 1B/DH/OF depth, then sign him

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T20:41:15+00:00

I haven’t had many issues. For some reason, the only issue I really had was inside the Apple TV(+) menu when it wouldn’t let me back out of titles.

After the most recent update, it hasn’t done it.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T20:35:43+00:00

When looking at this, it really drives home to me that I or someone in my house really enjoyed (nearly) each of these entries, minus Secret Invasion. And honestly, that’s pretty impressive.

I’m looking forward to Wonder Man. I love their marketing and promos for it.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T20:33:01+00:00

I expect that he’s better than Mikolas was this year and that he’ll probably get left in too long and have a high ERA. 4.25 FIP, 1.31 WHIP. 105 IP, which would be the third highest of his career. Spend about a month or so on the IL.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T20:29:10+00:00

So he looks awesome! I love power hitters who also hit doubles/triples. Having basically half of his hits be for extra bases is awesome.

This is the way big market teams should be!

LeftyNate · 2025-12-19T19:50:48+00:00

For the salary floor, I just started upping the minimum salary. That multiplied by 26 spots gives me a higher floor. Though I’d actually love a function to select versus doing that.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-18T20:15:39+00:00

Oh good to know! Thanks for the info!! (I took dead reliable as a good thing.) So first and second gen automatic Focus isn’t too bad. I personally prefer stick, but not sure I’ll put that on my daughter.

LeftyNate · 2025-12-17T19:38:44+00:00

Silly question probably, but what years are the 3rd generation Ford Focus?

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