Sweet Papa Crimbo

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If someone had 50 packets of SUGAR in their possession, it would be considered excessive.

To paraphrase Mr. Dylan "In Texas anything's legal as long as you don't get caught" We got a lot of highway out here partner.

I don't know if I'd deep 6 a deal for the sake of a (then) 20 year old pitcher. Justin Upton ain't Lee Mazzili and Cody Buckel ain't Ron Darling.

I'm all about the Panic. It's not so much that JD didn't convince the owners to crack open the printing presses; it's that the Rangers never even talked to Tanaka or his reps. This is not a small market team. The Rangers drew over 3.1 million in this terrible summer weather placing fifth on the home attendance list. JD has fallen in love with some prospects who are proving to not be worth the adulation. Cody Buckel is the latest example. Reportedly, a deal for Justin Upton (the Upton brother who didn't flame out in Atlanta last year)fell through last year because JD wouldn't include B

"Just a guitar tech"...ouch

I'm afraid the Ranger ownership has lost their nerve. They have a huge television contract kicking in, but they are reluctant to spend the money to take a run at Tanaka, even after they lose the #3 starter to injury. Getting to the series two years had the fan base at a fever pitch. I'm beginning to think that they are going to be content with contending in the West and pulling 3 million in attendance. After the Fielder and Choo deals, I thought JD had convinced the boys to go all out this year. Now, we are looking to fill a rotation spot by 'stretching out' Scheppers or Ross. Ugh. I

Nice tuneful set, but Cali Stars, Jesus etc. and Via Chicago---"tunes that rock"?

The Elton John S/T record was his second released in 1969...S/T released in 1970

The power of internet shaming is strong I hesitating to post Vampire Weekend (in the best debuts AND best Second Records) I declined to post the Killers in both lists I feared to post Band of Horses in both lists (the original and mine) I am worthless and weak.

You going to do an 'agriculture' column?

Profar at second for a full year. Choice in the bigs as a fourth outfielder. Moreland as DH, part time OF and 1b relief. I probably should have said transitions.

Wow. After watching the 60 Minutes Piece last night, my opinion has changed 180 degrees. 162 may not have been enough. I'm not convinced that the league is really cleaning up. The technology of biomedical science is far outpacing the ability to test. I am hoping and praying that Pujols and Ortiz aren't juicers who are still juicing. I don't think I could stand that.

Man...do I know how to shut down a thread or what?

Top SECOND records might be interesting...(defeating the sophomore slump) Got WAY more than 20...just started thinking about it and off the races. (Some of these are cheating a bit...I don't consider EPS in the equation) Doolittle --- The Pixies Astral Weeks --- Van Morrison The Bends --- Radiohead What's the Story Morning Glory --- Oasis With the Beatles ---- The Beatles The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle --- Bruce Springsteen This Years Model --- Elvis Costello (and the Attractions) A Quick One --- The Who Being There --- Wilco Thirteen Years --- Alejandro Escovedo

I hope not to DOES SHE TALK? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdAmfWmgdPE

This is not good.

I'm hoping Alfaro lives up to his billing. The Rangers haven't had much luck lately with grooming catchers in the minors

Really looking forward to seeing how the Ranger's experiment works. The pitching staff should be really solid (Darvish, Harrison, Holland, Ogando and Perez)...and if the stealthy John Daniels works a deal for Tanaka...sheeeit. Fielder should have a nice recovery in that park...bad divorce behind him and that home run porch was made for left handed power hitters. We'll get to see if Profar is the real deal. And the countdown for Joey Gallo making his major league debut begins...looking for him to be ready some time in 2015, maybe 2016.

Thirty Four (34) days until pitchers and catchers report. The circle remains unbroken...

In my mind, the Hall of Fame Voting officially ends the baseball year.And since it's 34 days until Pitchers and Catchers report...thread closed

We have a couple of sayings here: We don't give a shit how you did it in (fill in the blank); I-20 runs both ways. I'm sure that there are many more people who have come from Connecticut to Texas than vice versa. Hell, sometimes it seems like every other jerk you run into was formerly a resident of Michigan, Illinois or New York.

It is certainly a bone of contention. But go anywhere in the world and tell them you're from Texas. There is an immediate recognition and understanding. A layover at Airports doesn't exactly make one an 'expert'. Not that you care or would, but the 11 hour drive across the State from Texarkana to El Paso, you'll see four to five different eco systems. Humility is for the humble.

Birth State of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson and Billy Gibbons.