The hell?? Are they implying the term is offensive??? I swear this place is going to hell in a handbasket.
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I never even remotely thought about disabled person when I saw a reference to the disabled list. Our society is dumb as f***.
about as stupid as Delta apologizing for their Diet Coke napkin deal this week
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2019/02/06/delta-airlines-apologizes-creepy-diet-coke-flight-napkins/2796432002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2019/02/06/delta-airlines-apologizes-creepy-diet-coke-flight-napkins/2796432002/
Pretty soon, we won't have "disabled vehicles" on roadways anymore. We wouldn't want anyone to get offended.
I've owned handicapped vehicles before.
Those are different. Disabled vehicles are the ones broken down on the side of the road, similar to how guys on the DL are the ones broken down on the bench. It just seems like we're headed down the path where alternate definitions of words are being removed from our language.
texags will still call it the DL
I say go the other direction, call it the cripple list.
The "might as well be dead" listProsperdick said:
I say go the other direction, call it the cripple list.
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How about the "physically challenged" list?
The Differently Abled List
MAJOR MLB NEWS
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
The Milkman said:
MAJOR MLB NEWS
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
The Milkman said:
MAJOR MLB NEWS
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
And in other news, he decided to go ahead and change the spelling of breathe to breath.
The Milkman said:
MAJOR MLB NEWS
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
To be fair, that is the biggest news of this off-season so far.
Being an Astros fan in DFW sucks
GarrettL_15 said:
Beingan Astros fanin DFW sucks
FIFY
titanmaster_race said:The Milkman said:
MAJOR MLB NEWS
Zach Britton is now going to be Zack Britton
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/zach-britton-has-changed-his-name-to-zack-britton/c-303645592
To be fair, that is the biggest news of this off-season so far.
Indeed. MLB has the most boring off-season of the major sports
How do spend 13 seasons in professional baseball with your name misspelled?
I guess this could be an h or k, so his autograph probably won't change. It's not like he went from Mike to Giancarlo.
I guess this could be an h or k, so his autograph probably won't change. It's not like he went from Mike to Giancarlo.
What about "the short bus"?Prosperdick said:
I say go the other direction, call it the cripple list.
"AJ really needs to watch Devo's innings or he'll end up riding the short bus again next season."
Farmer1906 said:
I still have that card
I still remember when we drafter Robert Horry and Dream had recently changed his name and Bob awkwardly trying to pronounce it like it had a hard H and sounded like he was coughing up a loogey.shano0603 said:Farmer1906 said:
I still have that card
McTaggart has James as the 5th starter, Deetz nuts and Jake on the opening day roster...Kemp and Tucker out.
https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-opening-day-roster-prediction/c-303764066
CATCHERS
Robinson Chirinos
Max Stassi
INFIELDERS
Yuli Gurriel
Jose Altuve
Carlos Correa
Alex Bregman
OUTFIELDERS
Michael Brantley
George Springer
Josh Reddick
Jake Marisnick
UTILITY PLAYERS
Aledmys Diaz
Tyler White
STARTING PITCHERS
Justin Verlander
Gerrit Cole
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Josh James
RELIEF PITCHERS
Roberto Osuna
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Chris Devenski
Will Harris
Brad Peacock
Framber Valdez
Dean Deetz
INJURED LIST
RHP Lance McCullers Jr.
RHP Joe Smith
RHP Francis Martes
https://www.mlb.com/news/astros-opening-day-roster-prediction/c-303764066
CATCHERS
Robinson Chirinos
Max Stassi
INFIELDERS
Yuli Gurriel
Jose Altuve
Carlos Correa
Alex Bregman
OUTFIELDERS
Michael Brantley
George Springer
Josh Reddick
Jake Marisnick
UTILITY PLAYERS
Aledmys Diaz
Tyler White
STARTING PITCHERS
Justin Verlander
Gerrit Cole
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Josh James
RELIEF PITCHERS
Roberto Osuna
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Chris Devenski
Will Harris
Brad Peacock
Framber Valdez
Dean Deetz
INJURED LIST
RHP Lance McCullers Jr.
RHP Joe Smith
RHP Francis Martes
I would rather have kemp or tucker then Jake on the roster.
This should be Jakes final make or break year
Not even really sure what that means? Jake is what he is, at this point he's not going to magically develop into something else. He plays exceptional defense, is a weapon on the base paths and displays occasional power. All qualities that can help a team win. Backup/role players don't have to hit 300 to provide value, if they hit 300, then they wouldn't be in that role.E said:
This should be Jakes final make or break year
If Tucker isn't on the Opening Day roster then it really is time to trade him. He needs regular reps in the bigs or to be flipped for ML talent.
He's useless smashing AAA pitching.
He's useless smashing AAA pitching.
He could improve with regular playing time in AAA. I would prefer to see him in the majors, but as long as he is getting regular AB's, then that is good for his development.
Not at all. Tucker is going to get his shot. Why the rush to throw him into the mix. He's more valuable to us in October and moving on years from now that he is in April. Its not like hes a 25 year old former top prospect that just can't get it done.
I believe Jake is out of options. Its either keep him or lose him, because someone is taking him. White may be close to it as well.
As an aside on Tucker (not agreeing or disagreeing with any of the previous posts), I'm in the camp that thinks he's not only going to stick with the big club this year, but also produce at a high level (~20 HRs, .800+ ops).
Not everyone is ready for "the show" when they're 20, especially not a kid who seems to be really mild-mannered and down-to-earth. Our locker room is full of freaks... guys like Bregman and Verlander who intensely prep for every game like it's their last. And they expect everyone around them to work the same way. Not every newb who could out-talent the competition at each prior level of minor league ball is ready for that.
It's also an adjustment to playing in front of 40k every night, on tv, in front of 50 journalists and all the scrutiny that comes with it. Can take some guys a little time to learn how to prep and block out all the distractions and side shows involved with playing major league baseball.
I think he's got the tools. Now it's just a matter of getting him comfortable in the show. After his experience last year, he'll enter 2019 with first hand knowledge of what he's getting himself into. I'm excited to see what he does.
Not everyone is ready for "the show" when they're 20, especially not a kid who seems to be really mild-mannered and down-to-earth. Our locker room is full of freaks... guys like Bregman and Verlander who intensely prep for every game like it's their last. And they expect everyone around them to work the same way. Not every newb who could out-talent the competition at each prior level of minor league ball is ready for that.
It's also an adjustment to playing in front of 40k every night, on tv, in front of 50 journalists and all the scrutiny that comes with it. Can take some guys a little time to learn how to prep and block out all the distractions and side shows involved with playing major league baseball.
I think he's got the tools. Now it's just a matter of getting him comfortable in the show. After his experience last year, he'll enter 2019 with first hand knowledge of what he's getting himself into. I'm excited to see what he does.
I'm a shade worried about Tucker's power, if I'm being honest. Look at where he's consistently mashed - Fresno and Lancaster, both dry ass, high ass launch pads. Sure, he showed some power in Corpus, but at what cost? His BB/K rate was tough (although, admittedly, he was a little unlucky with balls in play).
And sure, maybe I'm dumping a little bit on a 20 year old kid, but I do have some concerns. I'd see it as just as likely he hits .260/.310 with maybe 10 bombs. He has a great contact tool, but if the game power never comes, then he's Ryan Sweeney.
And sure, maybe I'm dumping a little bit on a 20 year old kid, but I do have some concerns. I'd see it as just as likely he hits .260/.310 with maybe 10 bombs. He has a great contact tool, but if the game power never comes, then he's Ryan Sweeney.
No matter how good Tucker does during spring training, he will not be on the opening day roster.Ag_07 said:
If Tucker isn't on the Opening Day roster then it really is time to trade him. He needs regular reps in the bigs or to be flipped for ML talent.
He's useless smashing AAA pitching.
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