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MLB could try a different approach, aka the Tanya Harding method

LeFlore held his own, iirc. I recall Jim Longberg winning cycling and he rode a bike that was beyond extra tall

I learned something new about 1972 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1B3SRm2Fm7/

Tough game. Hope Cade returns to form soon. This game highlighted their need for more shooting. Houston was clearly the better team tonight

I actually think Kyrie would help a great deal. But it ain't gonna happen. Dallas envisions him alongside Flagg next year

I always appreciate a good Milt Wilcox reference

Back to back seasons approx 11 WAR each

Shorter contracts with higher aav seem to be the trend. I can see the Dodgers offering 5/300. Not much would surprise me anymore.

I was confident they'd land a guy with a proven track record. I'm underwhelmed. Hate to say this, but if this hire doesn't help them to the playoffs next year, might coach Campbell be on the hot seat?

Someone from the Yankees front office said they inquired and Harris asked for "half of the team" in return. He's pitching in Detroit, at least through the trade deadline

Got a chuckle out of this https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BrJUCwyB7/

Tucker to get 4/240. He can opt out after years 2 or 3. The Mets supposed offer of 3/150 was "just a bit outside."

Very ugly game. Fortunate to come away with the W

Cade has his right wrist wrapped. May have played a role in his terrible shooting night.

They were 8-2 in their last 10

Suns up 15 in the 2nd. Hitting a very hi % of shots but also getting the 50/50 balls. Det looking flat. Plenty of time to get back into rhythm

True, but that would place a ton of pressure going into 2027, with Skubal, Mize and Flaherty all likely leaving. I still think Harris will add a SP on a 2 yr deal, perhaps with an option on year 2. But I do agree, 2026 seems stocked enough to head into the season

Yesterday I posted about my job being defunded - I'm a therapist who helps homeless individuals in the Twin Cities, primarily St Paul. 2 days ago Trump signed an order that cut 2 b-b-billion in SAMHSA funded programs that support those with mental illness and substance use struggles. Somebody clearly let him know what a nightmare that would cause. Last night he reversed his decision and released the funding. I was just called and restart tomorrow. Also, a judge just stopped Trump from stopping all food stamp (SNAP) benefits to Minnesota. Today is a good day! Judge sides with Minnesota, blocks USDA from cutting off SNAP funding - KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News https://share.google/va0sWMfZMzSNXIQED

I rarely post here, mostly hang out in the Tigers and Pistons forums. Had to vent a bit though. I'm a left leaning independent. I have little faith either main party truly has everyone's welfare in mind. I've been a mental health professional since 1989. I work primarily with the homeless population, which involves a lot of community collaboration. My last job was contracting with Hennepin County (Minneapolis) corrections, working with homeless adults on probation. Feds cut hundreds of millions to MN social services last summer, and my program was axed. I just got a new job working with homeless in St Paul. I literally started Monday. Yesterday Trump cut 2 billion in samhsa grants that fund mental health and addiction services. My clinic was informed this morning. I was told this afternoon my job is gone. There are several million households behind in mortgage or rent at least 3 months. The booming homeless population is likely to boom even more, and soon. There has been so much widespread fraud. I understand why this administration is skeptical and taking drastic measures. But this doesn't punish Walz. It punishes the poor. I'm accepting that I may no longer be able to work on the streets. I'll be fine. This just adds another barrier to stability to thousands of people

None have been pitching overseas, old and on extended IR or recently dfa'd. I'd put the odds at .02%

70 mil is deferred. Not sure yet of the full details. So 21 mil per for 5 years, then 70 mil deferred

Duncan was 5-7 from 3. The rest of the team was 3-infinity. Fwiw Tolu Smith had to carry a lot of the paint load today. He had 14 boards. Yes they lost in the 4th. They hustled and played way above their talent with grit. No shame is losing today imho

Tough game. Played tough. Missed a ton of open 3s, yet still in it to the end. Daniss has played himself into a nice likely career imho.

Josh Donaldson isn't too impressed with Detroit. While I think most of us here understand the 19 million offer, on the surface I see where it can be interpreted as Detroit being cheap. Foul Territory has made similar comments in the past. Not good if players start to view Detroit as being cheap, fair or not. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16pmuMyCRA/

Defense rules in the 1st. Great start