MattZ

I am awake, and I am upset too about the extermination of the middle class in this country. I myself am on the leading edge of those who grew up middle class but are being dragged into working poor. What's the plan for reversing the wealth disparity? Redistributing it? Outlawing capitalism? Making people who vote Republican who don't make over $100,000 a year get their head examined? Restoration of Eisenhower-era tax brackets?

No, apparently, the plan is to angrily post on the fan message board of a band that rose from the ashes of Uncle Tupelo. Wake the hell up, already.

Yowsers.

Always, as long as we talk around 1986.

You got it, friend.

How would they be better off taking advantage of their DH spot?

By using better hitters in their DH spots.

I don't see much by way of details. A one-off reunion for this matador festival in Vegas? What's the lineup?

I knew I could count on Sir Stewart.

And Rule 6.10 allows for a designated hitter. So what?

Rule 1.01 defines the game of baseball as a game between two teams of nine players each. It is the first rule in the book. It defines the game. So yes, it is "telling" that the NL is the only level that actually plays the game as it was defined.

Also, 1.01 comes before 6.10 so it came first and first is best.

And it's telling that the National League is the only level of baseball that requires pitchers to hit.

Ahh, the irony. Ever read the first rule in the book? Check it out. 1.01.

ETA: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2008/official_rules/01_objectives_of_the_game.pdf

Yes - the pitcher batting leads to a much richer baseball experience. More things to think about, and there is the joy of the unexpected when the pitcher comes through at the plate.

American League fans just don't get it bjorn. Let's leave them to their inferior game.

One of the greatest TV scenes of all time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taB3U0b9zdA

I've never been able to figure out why a double switch is held to be so sacred by some.

It's not the double switch itself. It's the compelling strategy and decision that leads to them.

I just read an interview with Ringo where he said he prefers the Stereo mixes over the Mono mixes.

Well, he's wrong. Just tell him to ask joss ackland's spunky backpack.

I believe he's in the upper right, peeking over someone else's head.

Haha, I have to admit that I chuckled about that. You can be the biggest star in America, but you still have to stand on your tippy toes to get in the pic.

(I say that as someone who is 5'9" (and a HALF!))

So much for speaking truth to power.

Since when is making catty and childish comments to a magazine reporter half way around the world speaking truth to power? Do you think the General and his team had the cahones to say any of these things to Obama himself? They were just moronic tough guys trying to impress a reporter. Pretending that this "speaking truth to power" is laughable. This is/was cowardice.

Bobby Valentine is coming

That would be a good hire. I've got to admit it.

6-22-94

06/15/10

I was acknowledging an anniversary today. You've lost me with your post. Is that the date of a show that you are suggesting we listen to??

6-22-94

great shots, tp. thanks for posting!

And I agree. It's not the NP without Neko/Bejar.

^^^^

yep, this is why we love them

I always loved a Tube opener.

I also always loved an AC/DC Bag, Buried Alive, PYITE, etc. opener.

that place is 6 blocks from me, if anyone wants me to go check it out on his/her behalf.

I am more of an acoustic guy than an electric guy, but hey, the offer stands.

Girl From The North Country (with Johnny Cash) - Bob Dylan

Tom Courtenay - Yo la tengo

Here's a good explanation

thanks for posting that.

Not that I'm going or anything

Ummm, you'd better come to NYC for this!!

wild stab in the dark:

Would anyone be up for trading their Medium shirt for my Large shirt? The large is just way too big. I havent worn it, or washed it. It's brand new. Fingers crossed.