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Would be awesome if he came up and performed well. The Tigers really should look at using he and Greene to improve their speed at the top of the order. This team doesn’t do anything to force the defense’s hand on the bases. I doubt they would consider bringing speed into the mix as an approach but it sure would be nice.

Has Grossman ever played any first base? He impresses me as a guy that could probably handle the position if he ever spent any time there. As an out of the box thought, Tork goes down and Baddoo comes up. Grossman to first. Baddoo in the outfield. Grossman and Miggie alternate DH, depending. I don’t think they’re going to DFA Grossman.

So, my understanding of what defines a halfback is someone that initially moved from “up north” to Florida and than moved halfway back but stopped in the Carolinas. I guess that’s the accepted definition. My experience is that there are good and bad from any region of the country. There are many Californians moving into N.C. The rural parts of the state are probably less receptive to the newcomers. Our son and his family lived in the Bay Area for several years before returning to this side of the country. In spite of my political differences of all things California, I really enjoyed the area. Beautiful weather and temperatures. One of my grandsons was born in Alameda County. They relocated to Richmond, VA. Probably not terribly far from you. They all came back A’s fans.

The boys are missing the table back home.

It’s one thing to lose a game, it’s another to lose a game this way. Kind of undercuts the momentum that had been building.

You have to be impressed with how this starting rotation, duct tape and all, has managed to keep this team in games recently.

NC is the eighth fastest growing state, population wise, as of recent. New Yorkers and Californians are a big part of the wave. We are in the top 10 as far as educational opportunities are concerned. Tax rates and educational opportunities are critical determinants when relocating. NC is very attractive to retirees as a result. As a result, we’re expanding our tax base. There is no good reason not to reduce the state income tax. Now if we could do something about the federal tax.

More specifically: Starting January 1, 2022, the state's flat individual income tax rate will be reduced from 5.25 to 4.99 percent. The rate will be reduced further each year until it reaches 3.99 percent starting January 1, 2027.

How about a flat income tax across the board? North Carolina is currently lowering its state income tax incrementally until it bottoms at 3.99% in two or three years.

Rob Manfred would absolutely love this idea.

California has a $97.5 billion surplus. The checks are for up to $1,050 and go out in late October, just in time for election day 😉

I read an article on this a week or so back. California currently has a huge budget surplus. However, there has been no move toward legislating tax cuts in Sacramento for the states taxpayers. Rather than a tax cut, that would afford longer term relief, Newsome is going with the one-time check, advertised as being governments helping hand in the inflation challenge. I haven’t heard anything that suggests this plan has changed. A tax cut would be more beneficial.

…which makes it all the more idiotic and shortsighted to play politics with a suspension of the federal gas tax.

20/20 hindsight is a wonderful thing…. Avila made four considerable moves for this years current major league ream roster. ERod is MIA and who knows when and where that ends up. Meadows has, in his own way, been MIA with every possible injury/issue possible to date. Barnes is pretty much as advertised. Most starters appear to like the way he calls games. It makes sense that Avila was looking for an experienced defensive catcher for all the younger guys coming up. Unfortunately, most of the younger guys in the rotation have different names than what was expected. Regarding Baez, I’ll defer on his signing just yet. ….thinking out loud…..

It was looking like a full bore July there for a while. Plenty of July left yet.

Garrett Hill versus Johnny Cueto

The Wisconsin Supreme Court barred absentee-ballot drop boxes outside election offices, handing a victory to conservatives who sought to roll back the option after many voters chose absentee voting during 2020 pandemic-era elections. In a 4-3 ruling issued Friday, the court’s majority said that under state laws, an absentee ballot must be returned by mail or the voter must personally deliver it to the local election office. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I looked up the Dow’s 2020. I’m going to buy a bottle and try it. Thanks for dropping the name. I’ll pass on the ‘lude dude 😉

There was a day and time…. I’m an occasional beer guy and wine guy now…I do love my Bread & Butter Cab. Trying to preserve what is left after 67 years… Knock one down for me.

You need a cold beer. As I am sitting here I am having a Bells Brewing favorite, Oberon. An excellent brew for the summer afternoon after mowing the grass and reading the Political Forum. You owe it to yourself. Cheers 🍻

Do you realize how petty this conversation is? It is borderline comical.

I think Tork’s issue may be mental. If he could ever string several games together where he’s getting on base and moving runners over I believe it would be a big plus for him. I had hoped Greene joining the team might get him started but I believe Greene’s hot start may have even put more pressure on Tork. He’s too good to struggle forever.

Both sides are guilty of incivilities.

Tarik Skubal versus Lucas Giolito in tonight’s ballgame.

https://news.yahoo.com/emmett-till-protesters-stormed-senior-112133914.html Not really sure where to put this. This story broke about a week ago and is extremely newsworthy. Google it further to read more. The wife of one of the men that murdered Emmitt Till in 1955 apparently has been located in a retirement facility in Raleigh, NC. The warrant for her arrest was discovered very recently in Mississippi. I would guess it had been hidden at some point but don’t actually know that. She is 87 or 88 years old now. It is believed that she is the one that pointed Emmitt out to her husband and his brother, that eventually led to his murder.