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5 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said:

Did they do anything about the shift? 

They left it for Manfred to work it out.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/what-banning-the-shift-does-and-does-not-accomplish/

20 hours ago, Tiger337 said:

I saw them in Oneonta too.  It was definitely a unique environment. 

http://www.detroittigertales.com/2008/08/back-from-oneonta.html

This is the cap I wear every day.  That's the tiger jumping through the "O".

11 hours ago, SoCalTiger said:

I would like to see the shift toned down by requiring 4 infielders on the dirt. Shifting in the infielder is fine but the softball player in shallow right field I don't care for . A line drive to shallow right should be a hit and the game needs base runners. 

I'm showing my ignorance here.  Is there a regulation about the exact dimension of the "dirt?"

I had to look up Interstitial Lung Disease.

Wishing you well.

The drugs being used for my wife's chemo are GAZYVA for the IV and VENCLEXTA for the pills [who names this stuff?]  No bill has been submitted yet.  Under Medicare part A, her maximum out of pocket is $4,500, so I am expecting something like that.  The actual pills are expensive, but I am told we can get reimbursement for up to $9K.

She asked when she started if her hair would fall out and they told her "probably not." Well, her hair is falling out, if what we see in the shower drain is a precursor.  She is not a happy camper about that.

Also common are drugs that cause constipation.

My wife is now taking 4 different prescription drugs to help with side effects.

There is one side effect I forgot to mention..diarrhea.  Very annoying.

1 hour ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

My Dad is going through chemo right now as well. He has had minor side affects. They do a good job of balancing doses to keep folks feeling better.

Prayers for your wife…

Sorry to hear about your dad.

She had her first chemo sessions Tuesday and Wednesday.  She spent about 6 hours each day in a cheap recliner getting a drip bag of a designer drug.  Other than boredom and night sweats, she has had no side effects yet.  She will now start getting sessions once a week for several months.

On 11/26/2021 at 9:19 AM, Kacie said:

So sorry.  You will get through it.  Lymphoma is very treatable in most cases.  If I may, I highly, HIGHLY recommend you make sure you see a LYMPHOMA specialist once you get the specifics.  You're right, may variations, Hodgkins, Non Hodgkins, B-Cell, T-Cell, Large cell, small cell, diffuse, non diffuse.   You'll become a pro in no time!  Take good care of yourself, too.

Indeed.

chemo starts next week.  It's an IV and is scheduled to last 6-8 hours.  She is 78,  so 8 hours of anything can be taxing.

Minor league Rule 5 draft:  First round Tigers Elvis Avarado and 2nd round Nick Kuzia.

Also, looks like the Tigers lose Ruben Garcia.

I guess this is the cancer thread.  My wife got diagnosed with lymphoma this week.  She has her first appointment with the hematologist on December 17th.  Apparently, there are lots of variations of lymphoma.  They all terrify me. 

I will know more next month.

In the meantime, thanks for the kind  words.

I guess this is the cancer thread.  My wife got diagnosed with lymphoma this week.  She has her first appointment with the hematologist on December 17th.  Apparently, there are lots of variations of lymphoma.  They all terrify me. 

Book Notes?

I started this thread in the old forum, and named it in honor of the old Brian Lamb interview program.  I wasn't sure it would catch on, hence the question marks.

What are you Reading? is a more descriptive title.

I'm glad things are working well for you and your wife.  Keep fighting.

2 hours ago, IdahoBert said:

In Idaho where I live the entire state is under crisis level. St. Luke’s which has several hospitals in Idaho has 67% of its total beds taken up by Covid patients. ICU is 95% Covid. Almost all these people are unvaccinated people. They literally spit in the faces of doctors and nurses accusing them of crimes against humanity and demanding to be given “alternative treatments.“ And the response of “real Americans“ in Idaho is to spray paint swastikas on St. Luke’s Hospital in Sun Valley to protest vaccinations and masks. 

And this is the state 7 Oregon counties have voted to join.

17 hours ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

cleanup in aisle lunatic:

17 hours ago, Crazy Cat Gentleman said:

cleanup in aisle lunatic:

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I live in the Newberg school district, and I'm not sure who I voted for in the last election.  I am pissed for many reasons, not the least that the District will be sued and it will lose, thereby costing me money.  I do not now, nor have I ever, had kids in this school district, so i paid no attention.  Lesson learned, I guess.

I'm posting a message just to see what it looks like.

Bruce