Andrew 
June 24, 2008, at 8:28 am
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Aaron Gleeman,
AMR,
Andrew,
Banjo,
Cake,
Delmon Young,
GreenMachine,
Grilling,
Jon Marthaler,
Justin Morneau,
Moss,
New Guy,
Nick Nelson,
Photos,
Rick Aguilera,
SBG,
SBG Convention,
Seth Stohs,
ubelmann,
Will Young Hey everyone. Here are some pictures from this weekend's convention. I posted these in kind of a rush. I haven't had a chance to tweak them in Photoshop yet, so some of the pictures are a little dark. I'll re-post them when I have a chance to clean them up. Also, I know I have pictures of New Guy and Greenmachine somewhere too, so I'll make sure they get up.
Our picnic spot SBG snagged for us. It wasn't his first choice, but it turned out to be an excellent spot.
Banjo on the grill. The brats were excellent.
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In the offseason, there were a few free-agent signings, and minor trades.
Don't know how former Royal Brian Bass came to the team, but he's here now, as a NRIT. Former Astros Adam Everett and Mike Lamb were signed in succession.
(Bass '08, '06; Everett '08, '07-PS; Lamb '08)
Also, the team got Livan Hernandez, Craig Monroe, and Matt Macri (NRIT). Macri came late last season via the Ramon Ortiz trade.
(Hernandez '08, Monroe '08, Macri '08)
I saw Monroe play CF for a few innings at a Cubs game last September. Jaque Jones played CF in that game, too. He looks really happy, as if someone made a $2 Million error in his favor.
AMR March 12, 2008, at 9:30 am
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(Sorry, but the time to add LTEs has expired) AMR,
Minnesota Twins,
Mugshot Purgatory
Now on to the current Twins (and NRITs). This year's crop looks a bit like the KC 07s, without the sunset. Cool and soft.
Two big trades over the winter resulted in a bunch of new faces over here.
Trade #1 saw Garza and Bart go to Tuberculosis for Delmon Young, Brendan Harris, and Jason Pridie.
(Young '08, Harris '08, Pridie '08)
Don't know what's up with Delmon's photo. It's not a photoshop of his '06 or '07 TB shots, but it looks like none of the other Twins Mugs. I like Pridie more now that I know he cares so little about looking clean for photo day.
Trade #2 saw Johan leave and brought four players: Carlos Gomez, Phillip Humber, Kevin Mulvey, and Deolis Guerra.
(Gomez '08, Humber '08, Mulvey '08, Guerra '08)
CarGo must be the youngest looking Twin in '08.
Recent Letters to the Editor
In Response to Cup of Coffee: March 16, 2010,
freealonzo wrote: Ask Beau what his 6 word definition of NASCAR was.
sean wrote: And more is being added! BR is adding box scores from Retrosheet for 1920-1939, and play-by-play for '52 and '53 soon. There even appears to be the occasional game with play-by-play for the '20-'39 data.…
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spookymilk wrote: Stick, I've got to thank you for doing the six-word evaluations last year; I used them for my Creative Writing Survivor game last week to hilarious results. It was a blast. For the record, three…
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frightwig wrote: His eyes will glaze over when he gets to, "However it seems like you are unaware of how much data is available on-line regarding baseball statistics and history."
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New Guy wrote: Ha! No, this is a new New Gal. Our first real date was the drunken Alice in Wonderland escapade a couple weeks back.
FirstTimeLongTime wrote: Let's just hope it isnt "Been Around A While Gal"
In Response to Cup of Coffee: March 15, 2010,
SBG wrote: And, apparently, it is insured.
SBG wrote: Is Nathan's contract insured? Because if it is, then you have to readjust your calculus.
brianS wrote: that is awesome.
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Andrew wrote: I'm … My old roommate Adam and I always refer to Juan Dixon, formerly of Maryland, as The Illiterate Juan Dixon. Through him, my hatred for Maryland basketball is 3rd to only Purdue…
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In Response to The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat,
AMR wrote: That, plus the discussion, plus I've heard the FFs (Only Widow City) and I know their reputations.
FirstTimeLongTime wrote: What, the 4.14 rating gave you the impression it would be a bad video?
AMR wrote: Not as bad as I feared.
In Response to Patty Griffin - Mary,
AMR wrote: I bought it for my wife for her … two originals on it, but they're both very good. All of the songs are religiously themed. Some old gospel standards. Others not so…
E-6 wrote: I'm with you, AMR. Patty Griffin is awesome. I happen to think this is one of her best songs, too. And while I would also prefer she sang it solo, Ms. Maines doesn't exactly ruin…
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In Response to Happy Birthday--March 16,
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