2010-11 Hot Stove League Thread - Grienke is a Baller - Page 32

Logan · 03-26-2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

The use of the letter M comes from the Roman numeral M representing 1000.

Seems to have been transplanted to represent Millions now, but is still used for Thousand in advertising (the only area I know of that still uses it that way).

Also used in banking/finance.

Ksyrup · 03-27-2011, 07:39 AM

Haha...Carlos Silva. What a joke.

Ksyrup · 03-28-2011, 01:30 PM

If I didn't know any better, I would have sworn this was an Onion article:

To Create Winner, You Have to Find Winners - NYTimes.com

Butter · 03-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Reds are having a bit of a difficult spring. Arroyo was diagnosed with mono, Cueto has had problems with forearm "tightness", and Homer Bailey has been put on the DL with an unknown shoulder issue. Also, the arms they have brought in to shore up the bullpen haven't looked like much, and Aroldis Chapman just gave up 4 runs and 5 hits while recording no outs to the Giants the other day. One wonders if he was working on a third pitch in that game, but I didn't get to see it so I don't know.

Not inspiring confidence in leading up to opening day. Hitting by all accounts has been on track though, so we'll see what happens.

JonInMiddleGA · 03-30-2011, 05:25 PM

Good story on the Mariners plan to handle the loss of announcer Dave Niehaus. Basically #2 guy Rick Rizzs moves to the bulk of pbp, with a rotating cast of former anncrs/analysts filling the second chair this season. There isn't any way to really "replace" such a figure, I think this is about as good a plan for a year as anyone could have come up with. It won't be the same but at least it'll feel somewhat familiar.
Off Base salutes iconic baseball broadcasters through loss of Dave Niehaus - ESPN

molson · 03-30-2011, 05:30 PM

Ahh, the final day and final posts of a 32-page journey through the baseball offseason. Very excited for the season.

rowech · 03-30-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

Reds are having a bit of a difficult spring. Arroyo was diagnosed with mono, Cueto has had problems with forearm "tightness", and Homer Bailey has been put on the DL with an unknown shoulder issue. Also, the arms they have brought in to shore up the bullpen haven't looked like much, and Aroldis Chapman just gave up 4 runs and 5 hits while recording no outs to the Giants the other day. One wonders if he was working on a third pitch in that game, but I didn't get to see it so I don't know.

Not inspiring confidence in leading up to opening day. Hitting by all accounts has been on track though, so we'll see what happens.

Most guys are doing stuff in spring training that they don't have the situations to try in the regular season. Don't worry too much. I'm not saying they will win the Central but I'll be shocked if they're not close to the top.

stevew · 03-30-2011, 06:26 PM

I saw a Bronson Arroyo CD at the dollar tree yesterday. I bet it was awesome.

DanGarion · 03-31-2011, 02:17 PM

I was going to create a 2011 season thread, but I'll leave that to someone else who wants to update the post title throughout the season. I'll leave you with this gem about Jose Canseco though.

03-27-2011, 07:39 AM	#1552
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Haha...Carlos Silva. What a joke. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-28-2011, 01:30 PM	#1553
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	If I didn't know any better, I would have sworn this was an Onion article: To Create Winner, You Have to Find Winners - NYTimes.com __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#1554
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Reds are having a bit of a difficult spring. Arroyo was diagnosed with mono, Cueto has had problems with forearm "tightness", and Homer Bailey has been put on the DL with an unknown shoulder issue. Also, the arms they have brought in to shore up the bullpen haven't looked like much, and Aroldis Chapman just gave up 4 runs and 5 hits while recording no outs to the Giants the other day. One wonders if he was working on a third pitch in that game, but I didn't get to see it so I don't know. Not inspiring confidence in leading up to opening day. Hitting by all accounts has been on track though, so we'll see what happens. __________________ My listening habits

03-30-2011, 05:25 PM	#1555
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Good story on the Mariners plan to handle the loss of announcer Dave Niehaus. Basically #2 guy Rick Rizzs moves to the bulk of pbp, with a rotating cast of former anncrs/analysts filling the second chair this season. There isn't any way to really "replace" such a figure, I think this is about as good a plan for a year as anyone could have come up with. It won't be the same but at least it'll feel somewhat familiar. Off Base salutes iconic baseball broadcasters through loss of Dave Niehaus - ESPN __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

03-30-2011, 05:30 PM	#1556
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Ahh, the final day and final posts of a 32-page journey through the baseball offseason. Very excited for the season. Last edited by molson : 03-30-2011 at 05:30 PM.

03-30-2011, 06:26 PM	#1558
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I saw a Bronson Arroyo CD at the dollar tree yesterday. I bet it was awesome.

03-31-2011, 02:17 PM	#1559
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I was going to create a 2011 season thread, but I'll leave that to someone else who wants to update the post title throughout the season. I'll leave you with this gem about Jose Canseco though. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

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