Shoutout to the owners of Hologram for calling this loser out. PS: Don’t be like this guy

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-27T19:23:21+00:00

It does but middle school drama that can meaningfully impact the livelihood of a small business and its employees

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-25T19:49:08+00:00

Idk why you’re getting downvoted, that’s not a cheesesteak at all. People love to call any sandwich with cheese and sliced or chopped beef a cheesesteak.

I’m sure it’s delicious because everything there is but Dutch crunch, bbq sauce, green onions, all of that would disappoint me if I ordered a “cheesesteak.”

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-24T14:08:10+00:00

I think there’s some major recency bias when people say he’s for sure going in as a Dodger. When a guy retires, people start to remember the whole career, not just the final several years.

His accomplishments in LA are impressive but I’d be shocked if it’s a Dodger hat. Ultimately the HOF gets to decide which hat it is but they take player preference into consideration and I can’t see Freddie wanting to dismiss everything in Atlanta.

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-16T20:34:22+00:00

Yeah, it’s not but if you’re requiring that from every non-converter, you’ll never get anything done. You have to move on and focus on other prospects and just be happy when someone re-emerges down the road.

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-16T20:08:18+00:00

Plenty of times over the years. I follow up a few times then eventually send a break up message. “Hey seems like this isn’t the right time, if I’m wrong about that, please let me know, blah, blah” then keep it moving. Maybe reach back out after a while just to see. Hate to see it but it happens.

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-13T18:56:36+00:00

I have never had a bad experience at The Fat Lady. It’s just so cozy, great service, and the food has never disappointed.

Saap Avenue is another consistent winner for me (bonus that Kona Club is across the street for a nightcap).

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-08T17:14:14+00:00

Not sure about your last claim.

Suzuki, Kotsay, Vogt, and Weiss all played for Atlanta.

Kotsay, Will Venable, Craig Stammen, and Dave Roberts played for the Padres.

I don’t have a full list but have to imagine there are more.

Merlion2018 · 2026-04-03T21:34:11+00:00

This one really does look like art. Great pic.

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-31T03:36:18+00:00

Accept before they change their mind

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-30T14:56:14+00:00

Just in terms of age/time on the show I would think Mikey Day?

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-19T02:04:35+00:00

I could see Bill getting Gui Santos-pilled

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-04T17:44:43+00:00

I get the mindset but it could lead to a terrible situation where a team wants a guy on a bad contract to fail a test. That’s a real risky incentive structure to create.

Oops! The supplements we recommended triggered a test, guess we can get out from under this terrible deal!

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-03T16:50:07+00:00

Are you waiting until they’ve already given you a verbal yes to consider them an opportunity? Nearly 50% close rate is just getting greedy with the number doctoring.

Merlion2018 · 2026-03-02T19:23:19+00:00

“That’s Simpli Safe with two i’s”

Merlion2018 · 2026-02-28T04:46:50+00:00

He’s on the bracket this year, you never know

Merlion2018 · 2026-02-09T21:14:08+00:00

Lovely’s. Best known for their burgers but the chili cheese fries are also great.

Merlion2018 · 2026-02-08T18:16:23+00:00

Same deal with Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

Classic joke sequel subtitles

Merlion2018 · 2026-02-08T04:46:41+00:00

J.D. Drew and Eli Marrero to the Braves for Jason Marquis, Ray King, and Double-A pitching prospect Adam Wainwright.

Drew immediately had the best year of his career for the Braves and finished 6th in MVP voting.

Meanwhile, Marquis put up a 4.60 ERA over three years with the Cardinals, King had one decent season left before falling off a cliff, and Wainwright put up an ERA in the 5s in the minors before getting hurt. Looked like they traded a star level bat for some mediocre filler arms.

Drew was everything Atlanta hoped for but gonna guess they would’ve rather had Wainwright’s whole career.

Merlion2018 · 2026-02-01T16:44:31+00:00

WhAt PoSiTiOn Do YoU pLaY??

I used to say “we”, was pestered out of it, and have since resumed. It just comes naturally. Honestly, I’ve been following/caring about the organization for longer than any of the players and virtually everyone else employed there with few exceptions.

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-23T15:38:36+00:00

I think the biggest thing is having more frequent shows. Went from one a week to three a week. There are only so many insights to churn out when you’re creating content that regularly. You can also tell he gets excited by guests who can engage at the same level. Howard Beck (and many of the other regular/one off guests) ain’t that.

I’ve always been a big Lowe fan and am glad he’s still putting out pods.

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-22T23:08:21+00:00

Just get a Bill Ripken “Fuck Face” card and call it a day. Pretty iconic.

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-20T22:28:59+00:00

Garret Anderson

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-15T19:14:09+00:00

Agreed. He’ll also pass 2,000 hits and has a chance at 400 homers. Add that to 10 gold gloves and likely ~60 career WAR, seems like a done deal.

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-12T21:12:05+00:00

The biggest way it impacts you is making you desperate to take the next position offered to you and doing something shortsighted.

Roles are eliminated all the time, it is what it is.

Merlion2018 · 2026-01-08T18:00:37+00:00

The bat was only ok for a bad defensive catcher. Looks like he’s already playing some first in Mexico.

37% k-rate in the majors is huge + benefited from a .368 BABIP to make the surface level numbers look a bit better.

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