I am going to have to root against you today OMT unfortunately as I need Atlanta to remain as close to Philadelphia as possible now that the Braves have a mini winning streak going. But have consolation in knowing you are more than likely to come out on top if things shake out like I am inclined to believe. Breaking news now on MLB network that Washington Nationals manager resigns after 1-0 win over Seattle due to contract problems.
Why do you think MLB hitters especially some power hitters always take the first pitch stirke at bat? It usually is a fastball right over the plate and some big name hitters seem to take the first pitch every time I focus in on them. Chipper Jones does it quite often for example and I get so aggravated as now they are down in the count. For a hypothetical arguement give or take for the next strike thrown , there is say a 50% chance the next pitch will be fouled off, a 25% chance swung on and missed and 25% chance of ball being put into play. The next strike thrown will repeat the %'s giving the batter only a 50% chance of putting the ball in play on 2 strikes thrown. Why is some imperative for batters to take when it only narrows their count down to two strikes to put the ball in play. My uncle and I had this discussion at the Family Fathers Day Dinner. He and I are in agreement that that first strike thrown is usually the best pitch the batter will see location wise and more batters should look to put the ball in play from the outset of stepping into the batters box.
Just wondering if you had any thoughts or comments in regards to President Obama's speech last night in which the President stated a gradual withdraw down of troops from Afghanistan would begin this summer. Ironically, Sen Lindsey Graham from SC was extremely critical of Obama's speech stating a reduction of troops may compromise the results already made in that theatre of war. When I was in service, we used to play baseball when we had down time in the field. The ball was a wadded circular conglomerate of duct tape and the bat was the straightest branch we could find. I played catcher and once picked off a Captain at first after he got to big a lead. He swallowed his pride and shook my hand afterwards.
Wise Words OMT. Wise Words. During the generation you grew up in as a young man, did you have hobbies when not going to school or working? Did you every learn to play a musical instrument? Did you ever enjoy the outdoors fishing or hiking? Did you enjoy movies or books more? Did a girl every break you heart? Did you ever meet any famous person? Sorry to be so chatty tonight, just trying to kill some time waiting on Phillies Cardinals MLB game.
Wise Words OMT. Wise Words. During the generation you grew up in as a young man, did you have hobbies when not going to school or working? Did you every learn to play a musical instrument? Did you ever enjoy the outdoors fishing or hiking? Did you enjoy movies or books more? Did a girl every break you heart? Did you ever meet any famous person? Sorry to be so chatty tonight, just trying to kill some time waiting on Phillies Cardinals MLB game.
WTF. Thats way too many questions, unless if you're writing a book.
My Victoria is going to tomorrows SFG game. I think we should fade her
she's about 0/5 when she goes. We can't do that can we??
Hope you're kicken some ass, but have a feeling you're pretty low key.
Good luck.