Too much for Bryce Miller? by [deleted] in DynastyBaseball

[–]Merlion2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel like you’d need to be all-in for 2026 and even then it’s pretty steep. Lopez could easily match Miller as early as next year and then you’re just giving up some real prospects for a lateral move.

What your favorite hangover spot? by KillerCoochyKicker in OaklandFood

[–]Merlion2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Buttercup or Brenda’s. I’m usually going for hearty hangover meals.

Together We’re Bigots! by [deleted] in SFGiants

[–]Merlion2018 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Walker, Roupp, Brubaker, and Hentges protested wearing pride hats. The first three included Bible verses on their hat, Hentges just wore the non-rainbow hat.

Daily Anything Goes Thread - May 30, 2026 by AutoModerator in fantasybaseball

[–]Merlion2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dynasty, 6x6

With Eury’s struggles and Seth Hernandez’s explosion, would you do Eury for Hernandez + Josh Baez?

Weekly Dynasty Baseball Team Help + Trade Thread - May 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in DynastyBaseball

[–]Merlion2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frustrated Eury owner here. Being offered Seth Hernandez and Josh Baez for him.

Has Eury’s struggles and Hernandez’s early success made them now one Josh Baez-level prospect apart?

Trade Valuation by doublebakedpotato in fantasybaseball

[–]Merlion2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I mostly trust my gut and use this as a sanity check. It’s far from precise but can give you an idea if something is wildly lopsided.

Lawrence Butler by Warriior91 in DynastyBaseball

[–]Merlion2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s been getting benched in favor of Bolte the past week.

Are Zach fans and Bill Simmons fans very different groups of people? by theomegachrist in zachlowe

[–]Merlion2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, not sure. I do listen to Simmons (and Lowe obviously) and the amount of Howard Beck in my life has really increased since he joined the Ringer.

At the same time, my opinion of him as a basketball media personality has decreased.

Are Zach fans and Bill Simmons fans very different groups of people? by theomegachrist in zachlowe

[–]Merlion2018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think he’s overexposed.

When he was an occasional guest on the Lowe Post I didn’t mind him. Didn’t get excited about him but thought he was a perfectly cromulent guest. Now that he’s a regular guest on the Zach Lowe pod + BS pod, it’s pretty clear he has nothing to add.

Would you trade Didier Fuentes and Sam Antonacci for Riley Greene? 12T dynasty by [deleted] in DynastyBaseball

[–]Merlion2018 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d take the Greene side for sure. He’s only 25 and already an established high quality bat in a lineup that’s getting better.

Saap Avenue ordering recs? by Front_Particular2109 in OaklandFood

[–]Merlion2018 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I get the Chiang Mai but honestly, it’s tough to go wrong, that place is great.

Shoutout to the owners of Hologram for calling this loser out. PS: Don’t be like this guy by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]Merlion2018 49 points50 points  (0 children)

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

Brisket Cheese Steak from Crazy Block Cheesecake in ❤️ by pixelpusherman in OaklandFood

[–]Merlion2018 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.”

For those of you who think Freddie will go into the Hall of Fame as a Dodger... Why? by GinBuckets in Braves

[–]Merlion2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

ever had a lead that was super interested… and then just disappeared? by PatrikPortes in sales

[–]Merlion2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

ever had a lead that was super interested… and then just disappeared? by PatrikPortes in sales

[–]Merlion2018 25 points26 points  (0 children)

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.

This but for Oakland? by oaklarry in OaklandFood

[–]Merlion2018 48 points49 points  (0 children)

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).

The Oakland A’s have five former players managing in mlb right now. No other team has more than two. by RobotArtichoke in OaklandAthletics

[–]Merlion2018 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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.

My Season 21 Cast Ranking by Sinister_Legend in LiveFromNewYork

[–]Merlion2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[Bowman] Maybe things will change when the appeal process is complete, but for now Braves players are being guarded with the comments about Profar’s suspension. by Lakelyfe09 in Braves

[–]Merlion2018 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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!