OT: Random Ramblings Thread

[DirtyKash]

Boof Bonser

Boof? wtf? says that guy is pitching against the A's on Thursday...I didn't know Boof was a word let alone a name

Check out the urban dictionary definitions for "Boof".

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=boof

[Lynch]

Check out the urban dictionary definitions for "Boof".

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=boof

[Lynch]

http://www.thatlitevideosite.com/video/3284

Gotta love the Twins announcers swearing twice on air.

That was a big deal a couple weeks back. FOX got fined big time for that, and Blyleven got immediately suspended from work for 2 games, and they added three more after that. Pretty sad to go to such extremes if you ask me. Granted, it's one of those very few words you can't say on TV, but normally they record that segment and replay it back. ON that particular day, they were recording live.

So, shame on Bert for not knowing they were live, but worse yet, shame on the dumbass producer for (a) not making damn sure they knew and for (b) not being on the dump button like he should have been. Even though they normally don't have to worry about dumping, they still have to be aware and ready.



I had heard the audio a few times (bleeped) on the radio, but hadn't seen the clip yet. Thanks

[catman]

Bert surprised me by saying that on the air. He doesn't seem the type to use that sort of language on an everyday basis. My daughter, on the other hand.....

[DirtyKash]

My daughter, on the other hand.....

[DravenX]

In an interview with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Joe Mauer said he lost six pounds after coming down with the flu last week.
He also said that he's still having some discussions with the Twins about a long-term contract and that he's focused on his legs in offseason workouts. "I've been working a lot with our new strength coach, Perry Castellano, in Florida," he said. "I've done a lot more leg work and conditioning. I feel the best that I've felt physically at this point in my whole career. Perry focuses more on baseball movements instead of trying to go out there and be power lifters. I feel good."

The Twins intend to approach Johan Santana and Joe Nathan about contract extensions once they have their arbitration-eligible players dealt with.
Both are eligible for free agency after 2008. "I know I have two more years here," Santana said. "I'm willing to work something out to stay with this team and in this city, wearing this uniform because I love this team." He's still going to be a tough sign. Nathan would be easier, but he'd still be very costly for a team dealing with a pretty limited budget. The Twins would likely be better off putting his money into proposals for Santana, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

Source: RotoWorld

Lost 6lbs because of the flu. I could lose 6lbs just getting up everyday.

[Lynch]

I've had the flu for more than a week now, it's getting really old.

But at the same time, I've lost 15 lbs. 6lbs? Phfttt.

[DravenX]

I've never had the flu. The closet thing I got to it was a cold, it's the only thing I do get.

[catman]

I get flu shots annually (occupational requirement -- I'm a nurse) and have not been sick for several years.
As to signing Mauer, Morneau, Santana, and Nathan, I think they will sign in that order, with Nathan being the most expendible. Neshek could be the closer if needed.

[Lynch]

I'd really hate to lose Nathan as our closer. Neshak isn't too bad, but I don't have the faith in him than I do when I hear Steel Dragon thundering over the loudspeakers at the Dome

"STAND UP AND SHOUT!"

I think that your signing order is probably correct though.

[brewersfan19]

personally Santana is my first priority, the best pitcher in basbeall right now, I would want him on any other team and couldn't imagine him on any other team. Not even the Brewers, although it would be nice.

[catman]

Santana is signed through the 2008 season and is likely to require a very complicated contract to come back. My priority would be to sign Mauer to a long-term deal. His signing should send a good signal to the rest of the team, making further re-signings easier.
This said, I sincerely hope the Polhads open their wallets a bit to bring all of these guys back into the fold. Having a competitive team would be a great way to move into the new stadium.

[mntwinsfan]

Were talking Carl "cheap ass" Polad. He never goes out to get the big time free agent! He just sits on his money.

[catman]

I'm not asking them to go out of the organization for big name free agents, just to keep the players that are already in the organization.

[brewersfan19]

That should be the goal of any owner. Keep the most valuable, important players that would look goofy in another team's jersey!