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Congrats, Giants! Couldn't believe Matheny left Wacha in after his 4 pitch walk. That just blew my mind. The guy is a great pitcher but #1 he's a starter (and certainly not a 9th inning guy even if used in spot relief), #2 he missed nearly 3 months down the stretch, #3 he hadn't pitched in 20 days. So he was actually doing exactly what you had to expect/fear from a guy who is rusty. He couldn't find his change up. So get him out of there and turn it over to someone who is calm and groomed for the role. Bochy/Matheny was the biggest mismatch in this series...

Update: One more win!

One more out!

Way to go, Royals! Go Giants!

Happy birthday, Vicki!

Seems to me that he answered that question. Suppose he may have liked a lot of other things about them, but not the kind of "like" that Tyll has in mind when he says that he really likes a pair of headphones (in a full scale review). Thus, his reluctance to do the review. Or at least that's the way I read it.

70" TV sounds like a better bet to me.

That game had the Wong ending.

Coming from you that sounds like an innocent little inoffensive stereotype...

I'm with you Gene and want to see KC vs. Giants, but now have a soft spot for the Orioles as well (or at least for the success of Brian Matusz and his very cool HC connection).

Did not know that. Thanks!

Yup, sad stuff. Like I said, it reminded me of Johnny Cash's "Hurt" video when he was near the end. Even more poignant, perhaps, was this gem from Warren when he was dying from cancer.

Amazing new/final song released by Glen Campbell today, dealing with his fight with Alzheimer's. Reminds me of Johnny Cash's version of Hurt. You can read about it here: http://www.hngn.com/articles/45420/20141010/glen-campbell-s-heart-breaking-final-recording-i-m-not-gonna-miss-you-reveals-his-ongoing-battle-with-alzheimer-s-watch.htm

Most excellent! This will make me feel better if the Orioles win the series. My KC blood has been stirred up a bit, so I've been pulling for them... but I'll be happy no matter what so long as the Cardinals don't win the World Series! Anyone but them!!! Go Giants...

He just likes buying cool shit. I think he said it quite well.

Hang in there, it gets pretty good toward the end.

Joe Buck and McCarver are just way too full of themselves. Jack Buck was so good... but I kind of wish he wasn't because his legendary status is what made Joe's career possible... and speaking of annoying twerps, don't even get me started on Bob Costas! Agree about Smoltz. He's good and it doesn't have to be about him all of the time. Cal Ripkin does pretty well too.

Condolences, Todd. I, too, remember him in that role.

That one was all on Posey. No way can he be looking for advice or consultation on that. It's an instinct play and he's probably safe 90% of the time in cases like that, so I think he did the right thing. Must have been a perfect bounce that allowed a quick and accurate throw.

He got all of that one. Dang!

How to cook a fucking steak: http://www.theawl.com/2009/11/how-to-cook-a-fucking-steak

That's what I'm hoping for! Forgot how much I loved the Royals. Lived out there for a couple of years, a long, long time ago, but it's all coming back to me now.