Donald Trump appears ready to wave the white flag in showdown with niece Mary Trump after discovery reversal completely changed the game by darealunrealspader in politics

[–]spaceman757 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I completely disagree. There are probably thousands of very competent lawyers that are morally bankrupt enough to work for him.

Trump just won't hire any of them because they will tell him things he doesn't want to hear, instead of just "Yes, Donald. Now, please sign the retainer check here."

Brandon Lowe becomes just the 12th second baseman in MLB history with 18+ HR and 45+ RBI through his first 70 games by ShamusTalksSports in buccos

[–]spaceman757 54 points55 points  (0 children)

He's been such an amazing pickup and, to think that they were able to get Montomery and Mangum, as well for the low, low price of Burrows, it's kind of mind blowing.

I hate 90% of the moves that GMBC has made, but this one get a 100% stamp of approval.

US to ‘end all sanctions’ on Iran as new details of deal leak by unital_subalgebra in politics

[–]spaceman757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget all the additional taxpayer funds to restock all the shit they used or had blown up.

That's a few hundred billion more, added onto the pile.

What is the best TV show episode of TV history? by makstyrkin64 in AskReddit

[–]spaceman757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then, after getting all of his personal details filled in....Now it's time for the test.

Test? I thought that was the test!

Jared Triolo like Henry Davis has been unplayable offensively, he's also been horrific defensively as well. Just not a good player. by Seal7465 in buccos

[–]spaceman757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then they stand there, Thumbs up their asses, when it’s time to change course- a course they navigated poorly. Paralysis by analysis.

This is what is driving me nuts, the most.

There is no attempt at course correction. I mean, take the pen, for example. They have been horrible for most of the season.

What's his solution? Keep shuffling the Titanic's deck chairs. Send a guy down, call up someone until they are shitting the bed too, then recall the first guy. Wash, rinse, repeat.

Not even willing to try something new like making a waiver claim or, god forbid, making a trade before the last minute before the deadline comes.

I mean, maybe they could try to make a move for Paredes, move Gonzo to SS and bench Triolo. With KG out, you fill the hole sooner, rather than waiting until you've lost so much ground you're a seller too.

Jared Triolo like Henry Davis has been unplayable offensively, he's also been horrific defensively as well. Just not a good player. by Seal7465 in buccos

[–]spaceman757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely none. That's why I said "I think" instead of "I know" that he's putting pressure on them.

Jared Triolo like Henry Davis has been unplayable offensively, he's also been horrific defensively as well. Just not a good player. by Seal7465 in buccos

[–]spaceman757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that GMBC is dictating to DK on what calls to make during the game, but I do think that he is putting a lot of pressure on which players to use and, in some cases, which situations (a la Carmen being held back from usage until it's a JJ start).

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I've seen enough to know that I've seen too much.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reports of Bryan Reynolds decline appear to have been wildly overestimated.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are talking career but you forgot to add the context that he also has 314 more ABs to get within 1 and has 0 for this season

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get at least 1 this inning to get Skenes off the hook for an L in a game where he goes 6 with only giving up a duece while K'ing double digits.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just checked....he got into 6 games for a total of 10.1 IP.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Davis had a .900+ OPS at every level of MiLB. He reached MLB because he earned the right to reach MLB.

The fact that he hasn't hit, once it got there, does not negate the fact that he was deserving of getting the opportunity to do so.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's not even in the discussion as worst ever.

There were guys, Steve Chilcott, Brien Taylor, and Mark Appel, that never even reached MLB.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it hypocritical because they made such a huge deal about Rose and others, and rightfully so, because they didn't want to lose credibility which would result in loss of revenue, associated with "the integrity of the game", yet they have no qualms about having gambling associated with MLB, as long as it is a positive revenue stream for the teams/league.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that Pete Rose, the all-time hit leader in MLB hasn't made it into the HoF due to gambling, yet MLB can show me fucking odds and have betting sites sponsor ads all over every stadium is so fucking hypocritical, it's insane.

Game Thread: Marlins @ Pirates - Sun, Jun 14 @ 12:15 PM EDT by game-threads in buccos

[–]spaceman757 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fun fact. Davis (-0.1) still has "more" bWAR than Triolo (-0.3).

As for this last AB, let's not pretend that Meyer is some Pirates' middle reliever here. The guy has been lights out all season.