SinceThe70s

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Trashing hotels like it's going out of style Getting paid along the way 'cause it's worth your while Four on the floor, Ad Rock's out the door MCA's in the back because he's skeezin' with a ***** We got a safe in the trunk with money in a stack With dice in the front and Brooklyn's in the back White boys got more rhymes No sleep 'til No sleep 'til Brooklyn

Outstanding!!!! Had he heard the line before?

After reading @ExWNYer's post i was about to post much of the same thoughts. This season was always about pitching. In particular relying on Scherzer and Verlander which thus far has been a disaster. Throw in the Diaz injury which shortened the bullpen, the starter (whose name I can never remember) going down til July/August and the Peterson suckfest and the bullpen has been further strained/exposed. Vogelbach needs to go, but IMO that's like complaining about the bread after you dropped big coin on a maggot-ridden filet mignon. With regard to the youngsters: Alvarez looks like a beast. I like Baty but I need to see more. Doesn't appear to have a strong arm but if he becomes a stronger hitter that won't matter. Vientos is an enigma. Not sure why he's on the MLB roster if he isn't gonna get at bats. With Pete out maybe he gets a chance. At this point I'd embrace Mauricio at 2B and McNeil in LF. One last thought courtesy of my son. He suggested a trade of Marte and Vientos for Alek Manoah - who just got sent to the minors. Not sure why the BJ's would want to make that trade - and I suggested that Mauricio might have to be included instead of Vientos - but getting young, high-ceiling pitchers for one or more of our young prospects is worth considering IMIO.

"I like my women like I like my coffee.......bitter. It's an acquired taste". I think that was from Brian Regan.

Hitchhiking on the turnpike all day long Nobody seemed to notice, they just pass me on by To keep from going crazy, I gotta sing my song Got a whole lot of loving and baby, that's why I am coming home to your love

According to the article below, NYC had their worst ever recorded air quality data yesterday - and ironically it was on the same day that Canada was celebrating National Clean Air Day. You can't make this stuff up. https://nypost.com/2023/06/08/new-york-city-recorded-worst-ever-air-quality/

I'm on Long Island and this afternoon it got pretty bad. Not as dramatic as the video you posted but same basic idea - everything had an orange tinge to it and it got pretty dark out.

When I rescue you from those concrete rooms Where they keep you tied up to your bed Givin' you shocks of electricity every morning at 7a.m. It's enough to drive a sane person crazy Baby let me tell you how I feel about you You're a lunatic to love

This is a Dad song for me. In a good way, always dug it. RIP.

Interesting thought, I hadn't considered that angle. Expectations amongst fans, haters and media are sure to be lower going into this season. I doubt they've changed in the clubhouse. WRT Cowherd's comments I have nothing to say since I didn't (and won't) take the time to watch/listen.

According to my son the Rangers didn't insure the contract. That's unconfirmed but somewhat unbelievable if true. EDIT: if it's true I'll bet that the cost of insuring the contract was astronomical.

@Gugny @ExWNYer @Another Fan This morning I saw that DeGrom was being put on the (retroactive) 60 day IL. Since then it came out that he has a UCL injury, might need TJ surgery and in his own words "I want to get it fixed and will set a goal to be back before the end of next year". I'm not dancing on the grave here, I really feel bad for Jake. At the same time I'll admit that I'm happy that we're not on the hook for the contract - and another 2 years waiting and hoping he'll get back to being the dominant pitcher he was in the past. The Rangers signed him to a 5 year deal and in all likelihood will get next to nothing out of the first two years and who knows what to expect after that.

You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang Then blame, blame, blame You bang, bang, bang, bang, bang It's not my thing, so let it go

Sleep comes like a drug In God's country Sad eyes, crooked crosses In God's country

What do you mean, "I hurt your feelings"? I didn't know you had any feelings What do you mean, "I ain't kind"? Just not your kind What do you mean, "I couldn't be the President Of the United States of America"? Tell me something, it's still "We the people" right?

I did see your subsequent post, thanks. TBH, I'll be surprised if this signing gets much play at all in the national media tomorrow- positive or negative.

I'm always one for looking at any perspective - whether it's in agreement with my current line of thinking or not. And for sure the national media is 'relatively high-profile' - if they're bashing the Bills I haven't seen it. So thanks for not backing up your assertion. Makes me think it was baseless.

Can you elaborate on the bolded?

Wet and raving, the needle keeps calling me back To bloody my hands forever Carved my cure with the blade that left me in scars Now every time I'm weak, words scream from my arm

A fun band that I got into after the fact: Probably a fun live band:

It happened on the strip where the road is wide Two cool shorts standin' side by side Yeah, my fuel injected Stingray and a four-thirteen A revvin' up our engines and it sounds real mean Tack it up, tack it up Buddy, gonna shut you down

I think it's funny, haha Lost all my money I threw it all away But now I'm happy

Reception's jumpin', bass is pumpin' Look at the girl and your heart starts thumpin' Says she wants to dance to a different groove Now you know what to do, G, bust a move!

It was a big one, the moth that is, she was the size of a baby raccoon