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  1. If he played 2b, yes. But an outfielder coming into a market with more proven power hitting power hitters in FA'cy. I think we have to pass. We do need a leadoff hitter. But a power hitter is probably a bigger need, and available this offseason.
  2. All you have to do is clear your cookies. CCleaner for the win.
  3. I also like how the Sunfish went from a baby whale, to a we can get money, to a baby tuna, to a lets eat it.
  4. The last thing that fish saw in the world were two drunk Boston guys thinking it was already in hell.
  5. Attorney for Patrick Kane's accuser says rape kit evidence was tampered with Dang. Better get the big tub of popcorn.
  6. OPM says 5.6 million fingerprints stolen in cyberattack, five times as many as previously thought Social Security numbers, addresses, and fingerprints. Bravo government.
  7. That's funny AO. You keep screaming no more old guys. But you want to sign a guy to his 35/36 year, and hope he gets better.
  8. ‘HEY, THAT’S MY WHIP!’ ASTONISHING STRETCH RUN AT PARX Wow, this is just bizarre.
  9. ANGELS' OFFENSIVE WOES WILL BE TOUGH TO FIX Ouch Neyer. That was just brutal. But I guess the truth hurts.
  10. T-Mobile trade-in promo gets you an iPhone 6s for $5 per monthOf course, it's Jump on Demand. Which is a lease program. And I'm assuming that you have to own the 6 when trading in. So you lose the value on that. But if you can get it for about $5, and you are one of those that like the newest shiney toys. Might be a good program.
  11. Would be nice if they swore on the Constitution. But usually they only use that to wipe their asses.
  12. "Happy Birthday" Copyright Ruled to Be Invalid
  13. Don't know if the scouts are inept. But seeing pre and post Bane. Moreno backed the wrong horse.
  14. Vegas odds for every NHL team’s playoff chances So if I'm reading it right. That is bet 800 to win 100 right? That's like 10% interest rate for a year.
  15. Ducks angling for ‘hometown discounts’ from Lindholm, Andersen et al? Murray usually doesn't f around. If he they look to be issues, he will send them packing and get the most value for them.
  16. And he didn't break a hip. But sadly, I think he would beat me in most of those categories.
  17. Amazon drops Prime membership cost after Emmys wins For those of you that like Prime, or are looking to get it.
  18. A Driver’s License Won’t Get You Through Airport Security If You Live in These States
  19. It's not MLB protecting it. It's the individual teams with broadcast contracts. Which is why there are blackouts. Because it isn't really protecting the cable tv's. But not infringing on the franchise rights contract. And I agree that going internet, or expanding to internet would be the best thing. I think, IMO, the biggest mistake MLB has made is that when a few teams tv rights have gone bankrupt, like Houston. MLB should have pounced on those few and slowly integrated internet in.
  20. Just remember. Internet is the MLB's domain in it's entirety. Teams only control the local market's tv rights. This would be the biggest leveling of the playing field if cable tv died. Because now you can't have the Yanks and Dogs printing their own money. Everyone would be equal.
  21. But the facts just don't point to that. Average salary, minimum salary, top 100 salary, top end salary has gone up steadily. And they will continue to go up. And yet only a few teams (most repeat offenders) go over the tax. Raising the tax really only benefits the Skanks and Dogs and maybe the Sux who just seem to say F the tax. You look at 2015 opening day salaries, and below $100 million was 7 teams, with the lowest at $68 million. 2014 there were 13 teams under $100 million with the lowest at $44 million. 2013 16 teams, lowest at $24 million. This just shows that all teams are beginning to spend. And for the Union this is much better than only 2 or 3 teams going over the tax. You also have to remember that the false assumption is that because of huge tv deals teams will have lots of money. But people are failing to take into account that these are 20-30-40 year deals. At say 10% of salary increases a year, in 20 years salaries at todays amount would be about 670% of what they are today. That means a $100 million salary today, in theory will be $670 million in 20 years. And yet their TV revenue will stay fixed for another 10-20 years. So again, I don't think the tax threshhold will rise any significant amount. And really, unless the union thinks that the MLB is stiffling payroll, which it does not seem to be. They will keep peace and that means the owners will get what they want in a lower tax ceiling. Unless you really think that owners outside of the Yankees and Dodgers want to spend more money?
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