Tiger337

My father fell the week after he went on blood thinners and his doctor specifically told him "no more climbing ladders". He didn't listen. That is when I took away his ladders. He thought he was invincible until the end.

Be careful what you wish for. People being out of work is not a good thing for anyone.

My dad was climbing ladders into his 80s even with a couple of bad falls. I had to take away all his ladders which really irritated him. It was easier to get him to stop driving. He did live to 99 though.

I am excited to see what Verlander can do, but he could just as easily be the next Charlie Morton as be the hometown hero making his grand exit. I'd be happy if he's a good five inning fifth starter with occasional flashes of his old self.

Jackson walking on wall. https://www.google.com/search?q=bo+jackson+scales+wall&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1097US1097&oq=bo+jackson+scales+wall&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTIKCAkQABiiBBiJBdIBCDU3NDJqMGo0qAIAsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:5c87a1bb,vid:Lk3l_L-VJ3w,st:0

That is obvious. Belle was the best hitter in the game for a short period. Jackson was just a player that was fun to watch.

He was the most exciting athlete I ever watched.

I agree, but it wasn't looking good for Olson even before we learned about the surgery today.

Who doesn't like to watch the fist pump and strut off the mound after a strikeout. 😉 Seriously though, is watching a three-yard gain up the middle really very exciting?

I'd be happy with 7

I think he was content with what they were doing all along. So, his level of excitement may not have changed as much as others.

I wouldn't rule out Olson to the 60 day DL. Given how little progress he seemingly has made, they may determine that won't be able to pitch for the first two months.

Wow, another Tigers signing I didn't hear about until I stepped into motwnforums. If they had just signed Verlander without signing Valdez, I would have considered it a lazy move. However, signing Valdez as the #2 and Verlander as a bottom of rotation guy is perfect.

Right, the one on one batter/pitcher match-up is what makes baseball unique and that is where the tv cameras are usually focused. Pace of action had been a problem in baseball more than lack of action. I think the pitch clock (which is really just enforcing rules which were already in place) has made games significantly more enjoyable to watch. I do would like to see more balls in play, but that doesn't mean pitchers pitching and batters batting is inaction.

I agree with you on the part of the 17 games in football. Each game is more important and it's easy for fans to watch one game a week. I don't see football as having a lot of action though. Often we sit around for a long time just to see a three-yard run up the middle. Then when something exciting happens, there is a penalty or a challenge. I find it to be tiring most of the game. It's a good sport betting though.