2012 MLB Thread (Cabrera Gets Triple Crown, first since Yaz 1967) - Page 69

Ksyrup · 08-27-2012, 02:56 PM

I know of Bud Norris. I only today heard the name of Fernando Abad, since this is getting a fair amount of play:

Never heard of the other 2.

cartman · 08-27-2012, 02:57 PM

That's actually a pretty good throw to first

Ksyrup · 08-27-2012, 02:59 PM

Can you call a runner out for being out of the baseline even if he doesn't interfere? Dickey was closer to the mound than the 1st base line, it seems.

Ksyrup · 08-27-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

That's actually a pretty good throw to first

Even better tackle.

cartman · 08-27-2012, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Can you call a runner out for being out of the baseline even if he doesn't interfere? Dickey was closer to the mound than the 1st base line, it seems.

I believe the rule is that you can only be called out in that instance if you run there to interfere with the throw or to avoid a tag. I'm sure his intent was to make the throw as difficult as possible, but since it didn't affect the throw, he can't be called out.

sterlingice · 08-27-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I know of Bud Norris. I only today heard the name of Fernando Abad, since this is getting a fair amount of play:

Never heard of the other 2.

So what you're saying is that it was... Abad play?

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IlliniCub · 08-27-2012, 07:24 PM

MLB.TV premium is only 10 for the remainder of the season today....I went ahead and picked it up because it looks like an exciting stretch run. Can't watch my Cubbies live though due to MLBs horrid blackout rules.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-27-2012, 10:29 PM

I'm still trying to wrap my head around how a guy drops a ball in fair territory but the ball somehow ends up going foul.

cartman · 08-27-2012, 11:18 PM

The next time David Price has to pitch in Arlington, I'm sure it will be too soon for him. He just can't seem to pitch there. The Rangers roughed him up for 6 run in 4+ innings tonight.

CraigSca · 08-27-2012, 11:47 PM

O's ride the Lew Ford/Nate McClouth dingbat wave for their 70th victory of the year, one more than last year.

Suburban Rhythm · 08-28-2012, 05:41 AM

Pirates release Bedard

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...bedard-650838/

stevew · 08-28-2012, 07:12 AM

Thank god

Swaggs · 08-28-2012, 07:30 AM

Pretty impressive that the Bucs are above .500 with the poo poo platter of free agents that they signed this off season:

Clint Barmes ($5M) - .223/.250/.318 in 391 PA
Rod Barajas ($4M) - .199/.276/.337 in 301 PA, thrown out 8% of base stealers (66 SBs)
Nate McClouth ($1.75M) - .140/.210/.175 in 62 PAs and released
Erik Bedard ($4.5M) - 5.01 ERA/1.472 WHIP in 125.2 IP and released

cartman · 08-28-2012, 10:09 AM

This Is How Relievers Try To Pick Up Ladies Before Ballgames

sterlingice · 08-28-2012, 10:23 AM

I'm trying to decide whether to be impressed, amused, or just a little sad

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bhlloy · 08-28-2012, 10:25 AM

Let's hope his wife in Mexico doesn't know what deadspin is

stevew · 08-28-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Pretty impressive that the Bucs are above .500 with the poo poo platter of free agents that they signed this off season:

Clint Barmes ($5M) - .223/.250/.318 in 391 PA
Rod Barajas ($4M) - .199/.276/.337 in 301 PA, thrown out 8% of base stealers (66 SBs)
Nate McClouth ($1.75M) - .140/.210/.175 in 62 PAs and released
Erik Bedard ($4.5M) - 5.01 ERA/1.472 WHIP in 125.2 IP and released

I'm not very convinced we will finish over .500 as of now. Still need to go 14-20 and there are not many "easy" games left. I gave up on the playoffs a few weeks ago.

cougarfreak · 08-28-2012, 07:10 PM

Damn, Yadier Molina got fucking steamrolled by Josh Harrison of the Pirates. Hope the guy is ok, he did hang onto the ball.

SackAttack · 08-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Hilariously awesome play in the Giants/Astros game.

Some Astros dude hit a pop foul to left. Sandoval did this awkward backwards leap thing for it, couldn't hang onto it, flipped it into the air and Crawford made a diving catch.

I think that's the first 5-6 foulout I've ever seen.

cartman · 08-28-2012, 07:49 PM

Was the Astros guy Fernando Abad, the pitcher? That would just add to the hilarity.

Ksyrup · 08-28-2012, 07:51 PM

I don't know but he was the guy in the gif I posted a couple days ago.

CraigSca · 08-28-2012, 09:39 PM

Lew Ford-mania continues.

PilotMan · 08-28-2012, 10:03 PM

Fucking Dodgers are about to go 1-3 since the trade. And 1-7 in the last 8. So much for a playoff run.

cartman · 08-28-2012, 10:10 PM

Yu Darvish threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 10 and only walking two, and the Rangers beat the Rays 1-0. I was hoping that the Rangers would win at least one of the games against Price or Shields, and am happy they got both.

stevew · 08-28-2012, 10:34 PM

Pedro Alvarez has seemingly had about 8 different seasons this year. Would be nice for "Raking Pedro" to hang out for the next 6 weeks.

korme · 08-28-2012, 10:56 PM

Damn Frazier is awesome. Thom (and RedReporter) suggested Bruce to CF so Frazier/Ludwick can play corner OF every day... I'm not completely against it. Stubbs is batting .199 against RHP

Scoobz0202 · 08-28-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Damn Frazier is awesome. Thom (and RedReporter) suggested Bruce to CF so Frazier/Ludwick can play corner OF every day... I'm not completely against it. Stubbs is batting .199 against RHP

I don't think Bruce in CF would be pretty.

I think the answer is to just put Frazier at third base. Give Rolen a start every 3-4 games. But it won't happen.

larrymcg421 · 08-29-2012, 12:02 AM

Craig Kimbrel Update. Since May 8...

37 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 67 K, 4 BB

Chief Rum · 08-29-2012, 12:12 AM

Angels' season saving comeback tonight against the Red Sox? Long way to go, too many teams in front of them, just not likely.

That said, they needed tonght, no matter what. So good win Angels.

miami_fan · 08-29-2012, 12:34 AM

Alfredo Aceves, go to the manager's office!

Easy Mac · 08-29-2012, 06:12 AM

Kris Medlen update, since moving to the rotation on July 31

6 starts, 40.2 IP, 31 H, 3R, 38K, 5BB, 0.66 ERA. No runs allowed in last 28 1/3 innings. Braves have won his last 17 starts.

lordscarlet · 08-29-2012, 07:20 AM

Someone tell me when I can uncover my eyes. That Nats are in a bit of a slide...

Alan T · 08-29-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lordscarlet

Someone tell me when I can uncover my eyes. That Nats are in a bit of a slide...

Not like the Braves have done much the past two weeks to get themselves setup to be in a position to take advantage of it.

lordscarlet · 08-29-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Not like the Braves have done much the past two weeks to get themselves setup to be in a position to take advantage of it.

That is the one saving grace, but 4 games is a slim margin.

Suicane75 · 08-29-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

Pedro Alvarez has seemingly had about 8 different seasons this year. Would be nice for "Raking Pedro" to hang out for the next 6 weeks.

He is so fascinating to watch, just as a case study. I find his overall totals remarkable in that despite having watched him all season I can't fathom how he's at .250/25 HR right now.

Swaggs · 08-29-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

He is so fascinating to watch, just as a case study. I find his overall totals remarkable in that despite having watched him all season I can't fathom how he's at .250/25 HR right now.

Totally agree. Just an interesting ball player to follow.

I looked up his post-All Star stats and he is at .274/.364/.493 in 146 ABs with 9 HR and 57 Ks.

Push that out to a full season and he is something like 35 homers with 220 Ks, with a pretty strong slash line (even more so if he can stick at 3B).

He's still only 25, but I really don't know what to make of him. He could be out of baseball by the time he is 28 or 29 or he could be an All Star.

Suicane75 · 08-29-2012, 08:57 AM

Another interesting thing is that he was awful in the 4 hole. Hitting further down in the lineup has sort of mitigated his effectiveness when he is effective.

molson · 08-29-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

Alfredo Aceves, go to the manager's office!

The guy gets suspended for throwing a tantrum over not being the closer, then they let him close his first day back and the blows the save. The 2012 Red Sox!

On the bright side, every day Josh Beckett is playing for a different team still FEELS like a win, I think that honeymoon period will last a while yet.

DaddyTorgo · 08-29-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

The guy gets suspended for throwing a tantrum over not being the closer, then they let him close his first day back and the blows the save. The 2012 Red Sox!

On the bright side, every day Josh Beckett is playing for a different team still FEELS like a win, I think that honeymoon period will last a while yet.

SackAttack · 08-29-2012, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

The guy gets suspended for throwing a tantrum over not being the closer, then they let him close his first day back and the blows the save. The 2012 Red Sox!

The Aristocrats!

spleen1015 · 08-29-2012, 12:14 PM

I'm not sure I like this new wild card format.

The Orioles and the A's are tied for the 2 WC spots today. I'm going to be pissed if the Orioles end up beating out the A's by 1 game to claim the #1 WC spot only to lose the 1 game playoff with them and not make it to the division series.

Just doesn't feel right, regardless who that happens to.

Logan · 08-29-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I'm not sure I like this new wild card format.

The Orioles and the A's are tied for the 2 WC spots today. I'm going to be pissed if the Orioles end up beating out the A's by 1 game to claim the #1 WC spot only to lose the 1 game playoff with them and not make it to the division series.

Just doesn't feel right, regardless who that happens to.

Cue obligatory "then win your division".

Chief Rum · 08-29-2012, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson

The guy gets suspended for throwing a tantrum over not being the closer, then they let him close his first day back and the blows the save. The 2012 Red Sox!

On the bright side, every day Josh Beckett is playing for a different team still FEELS like a win, I think that honeymoon period will last a while yet.

Last night's ninth was weird, and the Angels' announcers brought it up. Valentine diodn't even have anyone warming up during the top of the ninth to get someone ready in place for Aceves, and didn't even get one started, I don't think until the Angels got two runners on. He only walked up to the dugout steps on the questionable HBP call on Aybar. Just odd decisions.

And that was after last week's series, where the Angels announcers noted Valentine didn't jump to do a thing last week on any controversy call at all (they specifically brought up a questionable homerun the Angels hit; I forget which one it was, but it was one the umps could have reviewed).

To my mind, it seems to me that Valentine knows the team has cashed in its chips on the season, and has basically sided with him against the players. And that he's just playing out the string to get to the offseason, so that they can get "his" players into the organization.

I am still struggling to understand how a guy like Valentine can acquire that much influence so fast.

stevew · 08-29-2012, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suicane75

He is so fascinating to watch, just as a case study. I find his overall totals remarkable in that despite having watched him all season I can't fathom how he's at .250/25 HR right now.

It's bizarre. If you watch certain stretches you'd think he'd have 40 homers already. If you saw other stretches you'd wonder why he isn't in AAA

Young Drachma · 08-29-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spleen1015

I'm not sure I like this new wild card format.

The Orioles and the A's are tied for the 2 WC spots today. I'm going to be pissed if the Orioles end up beating out the A's by 1 game to claim the #1 WC spot only to lose the 1 game playoff with them and not make it to the division series.

Just doesn't feel right, regardless who that happens to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logan

Cue obligatory "then win your division".

Basically. At least it makes winning the division matter. And my case for the expanded playoffs is that 2nd place non-qualifiers already get a (albeit small) playoff share anyway. They have since the playoffs expanded. So at least now the one game makes more of them earn it. Not that it covers all of them, but still.

jeff061 · 08-29-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Last night's ninth was weird, and the Angels' announcers brought it up. Valentine diodn't even have anyone warming up during the top of the ninth to get someone ready in place for Aceves, and didn't even get one started, I don't think until the Angels got two runners on. He only walked up to the dugout steps on the questionable HBP call on Aybar. Just odd decisions.

And that was after last week's series, where the Angels announcers noted Valentine didn't jump to do a thing last week on any controversy call at all (they specifically brought up a questionable homerun the Angels hit; I forget which one it was, but it was one the umps could have reviewed).

To my mind, it seems to me that Valentine knows the team has cashed in its chips on the season, and has basically sided with him against the players. And that he's just playing out the string to get to the offseason, so that they can get "his" players into the organization.

I am still struggling to understand how a guy like Valentine can acquire that much influence so fast.

Valentine won't be here in 2013.

It was never a Valentine or the players issue. They are all rotten.

stevew · 08-29-2012, 01:40 PM

Seems like the logical play is for the Sox to keep losing here. They can easily get into the top 10 of the draft, and possibly up to about 6th. More importantly, if they elect to sign a comp free agent, picking in the top 10 will enable them to keep their first rounder. In their current position of 14th, it would be forfeited.

stevew · 08-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Finally saw the Molina play. Good shit that he got blown up if he's blocking the plate in game 130ish.

dawgfan · 08-29-2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Craig Kimbrel Update. Since May 8...

37 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 67 K, 4 BB

Dude is just amazingly good - not sure if the general fan appreciates just how dominant he is.

sterlingice · 08-29-2012, 03:34 PM

67K in 37 IP is just sick

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08-27-2012, 02:56 PM	#3401
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I know of Bud Norris. I only today heard the name of Fernando Abad, since this is getting a fair amount of play: Never heard of the other 2. __________________ 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."

08-27-2012, 02:57 PM	#3402
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	That's actually a pretty good throw to first __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-27-2012, 02:59 PM	#3403
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Can you call a runner out for being out of the baseline even if he doesn't interfere? Dickey was closer to the mound than the 1st base line, it seems. __________________ 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."

08-27-2012, 10:29 PM	#3408
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08-27-2012, 11:18 PM	#3409
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	The next time David Price has to pitch in Arlington, I'm sure it will be too soon for him. He just can't seem to pitch there. The Rangers roughed him up for 6 run in 4+ innings tonight. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-27-2012, 07:24 PM	#3407
IlliniCub High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2012	MLB.TV premium is only 10 for the remainder of the season today....I went ahead and picked it up because it looks like an exciting stretch run. Can't watch my Cubbies live though due to MLBs horrid blackout rules.

08-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#3410
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08-28-2012, 07:12 AM	#3412
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Thank god

08-28-2012, 07:30 AM	#3413
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Pretty impressive that the Bucs are above .500 with the poo poo platter of free agents that they signed this off season: Clint Barmes ($5M) - .223/.250/.318 in 391 PA Rod Barajas ($4M) - .199/.276/.337 in 301 PA, thrown out 8% of base stealers (66 SBs) Nate McClouth ($1.75M) - .140/.210/.175 in 62 PAs and released Erik Bedard ($4.5M) - 5.01 ERA/1.472 WHIP in 125.2 IP and released __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

08-28-2012, 10:09 AM	#3414
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	This Is How Relievers Try To Pick Up Ladies Before Ballgames __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2012, 10:23 AM	#3415
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08-28-2012, 10:25 AM	#3416
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Let's hope his wife in Mexico doesn't know what deadspin is

08-28-2012, 07:10 PM	#3418
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08-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#3419
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Hilariously awesome play in the Giants/Astros game. Some Astros dude hit a pop foul to left. Sandoval did this awkward backwards leap thing for it, couldn't hang onto it, flipped it into the air and Crawford made a diving catch. I think that's the first 5-6 foulout I've ever seen.

08-28-2012, 07:49 PM	#3420
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Was the Astros guy Fernando Abad, the pitcher? That would just add to the hilarity. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2012, 07:51 PM	#3421
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I don't know but he was the guy in the gif I posted a couple days ago. __________________ 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." Last edited by Ksyrup : 08-28-2012 at 07:52 PM.

08-28-2012, 09:39 PM	#3422
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Lew Ford-mania continues. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

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08-28-2012, 10:10 PM	#3424
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Yu Darvish threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 10 and only walking two, and the Rangers beat the Rays 1-0. I was hoping that the Rangers would win at least one of the games against Price or Shields, and am happy they got both. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-28-2012, 10:34 PM	#3425
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Pedro Alvarez has seemingly had about 8 different seasons this year. Would be nice for "Raking Pedro" to hang out for the next 6 weeks.

08-28-2012, 10:56 PM	#3426
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Damn Frazier is awesome. Thom (and RedReporter) suggested Bruce to CF so Frazier/Ludwick can play corner OF every day... I'm not completely against it. Stubbs is batting .199 against RHP

08-29-2012, 12:02 AM	#3428
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08-29-2012, 12:12 AM	#3429
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Angels' season saving comeback tonight against the Red Sox? Long way to go, too many teams in front of them, just not likely. That said, they needed tonght, no matter what. So good win Angels. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-29-2012, 12:34 AM	#3430
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08-29-2012, 06:12 AM	#3431
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Kris Medlen update, since moving to the rotation on July 31 6 starts, 40.2 IP, 31 H, 3R, 38K, 5BB, 0.66 ERA. No runs allowed in last 28 1/3 innings. Braves have won his last 17 starts.

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08-29-2012, 08:57 AM	#3437
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Another interesting thing is that he was awful in the 4 hole. Hitting further down in the lineup has sort of mitigated his effectiveness when he is effective.

08-29-2012, 12:14 PM	#3441
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I'm not sure I like this new wild card format. The Orioles and the A's are tied for the 2 WC spots today. I'm going to be pissed if the Orioles end up beating out the A's by 1 game to claim the #1 WC spot only to lose the 1 game playoff with them and not make it to the division series. Just doesn't feel right, regardless who that happens to. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

08-29-2012, 01:40 PM	#3447
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Seems like the logical play is for the Sox to keep losing here. They can easily get into the top 10 of the draft, and possibly up to about 6th. More importantly, if they elect to sign a comp free agent, picking in the top 10 will enable them to keep their first rounder. In their current position of 14th, it would be forfeited.

08-29-2012, 02:56 PM	#3448
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Finally saw the Molina play. Good shit that he got blown up if he's blocking the plate in game 130ish.

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sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	67K in 37 IP is just sick SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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