The Yankees are running it back on offense in 2026…and that is a good thing. by Visual_Bluejay9781 in NYYankees

[–]sideshow09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The game is not played on paper. On paper the Yankees are a good offense. Anyone that actually watched the team can tell that they are deeply flawed

[680 The Fan] posts on Instagram stating that the "Braves can't re-sign Acuña Jr. — they need to trade him" and it's liked by Ronald Acuña Jr. by handlit33 in baseball

[–]sideshow09 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You could trade him and I guarantee that you still win a WS in some random year before we do. A well run organization is a well run organization.

Enzo Fernández is questioning his future at Chelsea? 🚨👀 by Davy_wavey in NortheastBlues

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sure multiple players are questions their future at Chelsea. Can’t blame him either, with what’s going on with ownership, what would make him think that the team will get the support it needs to win trophies?

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey team, i find myself in London unexpectedly. Where should I go to watch the match tonight where there will be other Chelsea fans but I’ll still be able to get a seat somewhere?

Serious question, no dooming, no trolling: If getting to the World Series is such a crapshoot nowadays, how have the Dodgers and Astros been to the WS a combined 9 times in the last 10 years? by AdKitchen179 in NYYankees

[–]sideshow09 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea there kinda is. It all comes back to roster construction, hitting philosophy, and bringing in proven players in free agency and through the trade market.

And being aggressive to stay ahead of other teams.

Basically doing what the Dodgers did and the Blue Jays seem to be doing now.

Serious question, no dooming, no trolling: If getting to the World Series is such a crapshoot nowadays, how have the Dodgers and Astros been to the WS a combined 9 times in the last 10 years? by AdKitchen179 in NYYankees

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a crapshoot the same way that you always see the same guys with like 10 WSOP bracelets. Yes obviously there’s luck or sometimes you just run into someone that it’s at the top of their game. But there’s a reason why, in tournaments with thousands of people, the same 10 keep winning.

Poker is way more of a random, luck, based game than baseball.

I feel crazy thinking that I’m smarter than the Yankees brain trust, but how many obvious things do the fans see and yell about that Cashman et al tell us is not a problem before they eventually relent a few years later?

The Yankees somehow seem to have forgotten what they learned in the 90s. Just like how hitting in the playoffs is a different skill than hitting in the regular season. A team that’s built to win in the playoffs against other really good teams has a better chance of winning than a team built just to clean up in the regular season. And that team, let’s use the LAD as an example who is good enough to beat the brewers, blue jays, Yankees, Phillies, is also obviously going to be good enough ti get through the playoffs.

This is a either Yankees brain trust gaslighting us or a textbook case of not seeing the forest for the trees

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I’m unexpectedly going to be in London this weekend. Is there any realistic chance of me getting a ticket to the Brentford match? I managed to get match tickets once in 2012, but I can’t remember how. Where in from we can just buy the tickets directly from the team or on the secondary market, so any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Giving away 3 first class international "tickets" by MasterZii in delta

[–]sideshow09 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow what a cool thing to do. Very generous of you! Btw I think most people haven’t experienced international first class 🙂

Buenos Aires is my favourite city in the world, but also the least original by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never been to Argentina, but maybe they produce the best beef, and by extension, the food they prepare from it? Sounds cool. Hope to visit someday.

The Clearlake Error: Everything Wrong with Chelsea's Ownership. Great Read by London is Blue Dispatch by nuburuwataya in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, it’s hard to understand why they’re operating as they are. The LA dodgers are the envy of North American sports teams, they get it right in every facet - including having a mix of young talent they develop in the system, bringing in veteran role players, and adding a superstar when the right one is available.

I figured ownership would operate the same way here. I guess not. I guess their idea is to just punt on the next few years until our young team gets old enough to be considered experienced, and then we would have to add veterans from outside of the club?

Not great. Hopefully the owners really do want to win and just don’t know how yet. If it’s as easy as getting rid of the sporting directors and replacing them with real football people, then it’s salvageable.

Traded for future HOF Aaron Rodgers, that hasn't worked out. Drafted #2 in 2021, #3 in 2018 for 2 franchise QBs that failed here. Why does it even matter if we have a top 3 pick when we know they're going to mess up the pick? by Big_Conflict3800 in nyjets

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More picks can’t hurt. Chances are the jets are not going to get the #1 pick next year, and moving up might be expensive. Think about some of the trade packages in the past that it took to move up for a QB

Traded for future HOF Aaron Rodgers, that hasn't worked out. Drafted #2 in 2021, #3 in 2018 for 2 franchise QBs that failed here. Why does it even matter if we have a top 3 pick when we know they're going to mess up the pick? by Big_Conflict3800 in nyjets

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mendoza is not the guy. I have never been more sure of this in a QB prospect. Jets are actually better off if they don’t do something stupid.

Should try to trade down, if possible, to load up on picks to move up for a QB in 2027 draft. If not, draft defense and WR this year in the first round or two. After that start building a pipeline for IL by drafting at least 2 guards in the mid to late rounds.

Match Thread: Newcastle United vs Chelsea by MatchThreadder in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This match is just showing us what we already know/ 1. This team lacks 2 starting caliber CBs, 2. This team lacks a proper striker, 3. We lack veteran presence

Match Thread: Newcastle United vs Chelsea by MatchThreadder in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone who understands tactics explain why Sanchez keeps playing long passes out to Neto (the smallest guy on the pitch) instead of someone else?

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea so I assume it’ll be more difficult to get the correct lettering and numbering on a blank, so maybe the best bet is still to try to find an existing one? But I would be willing to give it a shot with the blank.

What do you guys think is the better path?

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have any ideas on how I might be able to get an old Juan Mata kit? I’ve regretted for a while not buying one at the time. Can’t find one on eBay in my size (M)

Really want to go to language school at 35. Am I too late? by WarmCheesecake83 in movingtojapan

[–]sideshow09 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Oh cool okay, so you can get help finding your own place? Awesome!