So far, I'm one-for-one in getting the year correct.
65 thoughts on “January 1, 2013: Batting 1.000”
$5 for a bottle of this worked better for me than a $15 bottle of champagne. Not quite light enough to work perfectly, but good enough.
I will be coming back soon with another pint-sized review, loosely on this theme.
But I will say that the selection goes well with the almonds I just roasted. About a cup of raw almonds, mixed with a tablespoon each olive oil and honey, plus cayenne, kosher salt, and rosemary. Roasted for about twenty minutes in a 300 deg oven, then allowed to cool. Next time I would use more honey, but still tasty.
Happy New Years, everyone!
Got a present for you, too, Magoo (and everyone else) -- want to take a shot at this play?
Wow, the exact picture! Topps must have bought it from them to use in their traded set, what with it being mid-season and all. Hey, sorry that one was so easy
Here's a larger version of the image. It's a '73 Topps card, but the image is from '70-'72 as Gamble is in his Phillies uniform and is playing at Cincinnati.
According to Clem's Baseball, 371 to the alley is the old Vet in Philly, not Riverfront, so it was a home game for Gamble.
CIN @ PHI 1972 where Gamble Played
June 2 - Pinch hits, flies out, replaced. Not on base
I'd guess Aug 15, perhaps, if they're looking to the ump for the call.
Not clear if there was a play there. Could be looking to see if the runner was safe at first?
Outfielder is looking towards first, might be assuming runner is out for third out, coming in?
Both games have Gamble going towards second with two outs, so the OF's "innings over" posture does not seem to add any clue.
I see what you're getting at. I thought it was the first half of a double play, but if Gamble slid in ahead of the turn and broke it up, then the batter would have gotten a hit to the 2B.
Both situations were with two outs: no DP happening.
Well spotted. I didn't look that closely.
Joe Morgan was the Reds 2B for the August 15 game. Neither of those infielders is Joe Morgan.
That's Dave Concepción standing, the June 4 SS, Darrel Chaney a likely-enough dust-hidden 2b.
Both the Reds' CF and RF were lefties, so can't tell if the OF is light-skinned black man Bobby Tolan (CF), or white man Joe Hague (RF). Google images gives a baseball card posed shot of Hague with a similar glove, but that's not definitive.
Bobby Tolan had big sideburns (like Joe Morgan) for some of his days with the Reds, but was clean shaven in some other pics. My guess is that it's Hague. I'd say that I have 85% confidence.
You guys are the best.
Minimal hangover and Fulham with the first points of the new year = great start to 2013
Cute kid story I'm not sharing on FB:
Kids had Tin Roof Sundae ice cream last night. AJR (2.78 years old) wasn't too fond of the chunks. Putting her to bed, she said "I [don't] like big peanuts. They make my tummy feel sick." Only "Peanuts" rhymes with "pianist", "leanest," and "meanest".
(Also, her negatives are often inaudible, turns things into fights that never meant to be, but that's another issue.)
Go Big Red! Georgia is on its heels.
But Huskers have a lot of Gopher in them. I am not holding my breath.
As in: they can't defend anyone?
Pretty much. These d-backs could play for the Vikings.
Also, run the goddamn football on offense.
What, and miss out on the opportunity for another Martinez int!
THIS is one of the top pass defenses in the country?
Northwestern won a bowl game?
Northwestern won a bowl game!
Worst. Defense. Ever.
I am ready to switch to the Rose Bowl. This game is over.
Rubio to miss the next two games with back spasms. Bummer.
[duplicate comment above]
Here is how the SEC beat the B1G: throw it deep.
B1G defenses suck.
Which is ok now, because I am rooting for Stan Ford.
boo
Sorry. I can't root for alvarez.
I attend that school, and I'm actively rooting for them to lose. Alvarez merely embodies everything I detest about the athletic program.
is that Lew Ford's brother?
No. I think his brother's name is Step.
What about his wives?
Taylor made great use of the pulling lineman on that.
At the coin toss ref totally butchers Jane Goodall's name, pronounces it like Roger Goodell's name.
WTF? We only introduce the QBs now?
Hahahaha. Intentional grounding on the halfback pass.
Wow. Hogan got drilled, but great ball.
Did Wisconsin borrow Nebraska's defense?
If they did, they need to give it back quick.
Started up a Northern Brewer kit (115th Dream Hopbursted Imperial IPA) on 10/21. Finally put 2 bottles in the fridge earlier today, and now tasting with NBBW.
Dee. Lish.
The kit called for 12 oz. of hops (Cluster and Hopburst). Nice flowery fragrance, caramelly finish, and nuanced bitterness. From their Instructional Document - If you serve this been to a Michelob Ultra drinker, he or she will cry.
I'm brewing up some Surly Cynic today. I'm just now graduating into partial mash kits, so here's hoping that during the longer process, I don't make any stupid mistakes like forgetting to pitch the yeast.
Stuffed and stiffed. I do not like the wildcat there. Give it to Ball out of the I.
Yeah, I didn't like that call at all in that situation. I mean isn't that what Mon-tay Ball is for?
Shutout averted!
One more for the evening shift.
Manwarning played @ Wrigley in 3 games in 1990. 17 for the Cubs is Mark Grace, and he played in all 3 games.
July 20, 1990: Bottom 6 - With Grace on 2nd, A. Dawson single to LF (Fly Ball); Grace out at Hm/LF-C
Love the stunned silence in response to the Stan Ford Banned performance.
GOSO for 'sconsin.
Stanford coach dismisses the ESPN skirt, then a moment later, auto-corrects. Stoopid.
for a second there, he forgot that he works for ESPN.
That's what I'm saying.
is anyone cheering for Florida St?
Noler, here. But it's getting harder.
Thanks to the Big10, I have a good chance of taking last in the college picks (again). Woo-hoo
This Bowl Game stuff is serious, eh? I was down near the French Quarter today and witnessed some taunting and name calling between rival fans. Serious business indeed.
$5 for a bottle of this worked better for me than a $15 bottle of champagne. Not quite light enough to work perfectly, but good enough.
I will be coming back soon with another pint-sized review, loosely on this theme.
But I will say that the selection goes well with the almonds I just roasted. About a cup of raw almonds, mixed with a tablespoon each olive oil and honey, plus cayenne, kosher salt, and rosemary. Roasted for about twenty minutes in a 300 deg oven, then allowed to cool. Next time I would use more honey, but still tasty.
Happy New Years, everyone!
Got a present for you, too, Magoo (and everyone else) -- want to take a shot at this play?
...from
2002 or maybe2003Yay, a present!
July 2 2003 3rd inning
ESPN ran that pic for its game story
Wow, the exact picture! Topps must have bought it from them to use in their traded set, what with it being mid-season and all. Hey, sorry that one was so easy
I will play. A lot to go off of here.
played
Figures. How about one of 6's favorite players.
Here's a larger version of the image. It's a '73 Topps card, but the image is from '70-'72 as Gamble is in his Phillies uniform and is playing at Cincinnati.
According to Clem's Baseball, 371 to the alley is the old Vet in Philly, not Riverfront, so it was a home game for Gamble.
CIN @ PHI 1972 where Gamble Played
June 2- Pinch hits, flies out, replaced. Not on baseJune 3- 0-3, removed for PH, not on base.June 4 - 1 for 3, reaches 2nd base safely on IF single.
August 15 - Walk-->CS@2B. No other time on base.
August 16- K in only PA. Not on base.I'd guess Aug 15, perhaps, if they're looking to the ump for the call.
Not clear if there was a play there. Could be looking to see if the runner was safe at first?
Outfielder is looking towards first, might be assuming runner is out for third out, coming in?
Both games have Gamble going towards second with two outs, so the OF's "innings over" posture does not seem to add any clue.
I see what you're getting at. I thought it was the first half of a double play, but if Gamble slid in ahead of the turn and broke it up, then the batter would have gotten a hit to the 2B.
Both situations were with two outs: no DP happening.
Well spotted. I didn't look that closely.
Joe Morgan was the Reds 2B for the August 15 game. Neither of those infielders is Joe Morgan.
That's Dave Concepción standing, the June 4 SS, Darrel Chaney a likely-enough dust-hidden 2b.
Both the Reds' CF and RF were lefties, so can't tell if the OF is light-skinned black man Bobby Tolan (CF), or white man Joe Hague (RF). Google images gives a baseball card posed shot of Hague with a similar glove, but that's not definitive.
Bobby Tolan had big sideburns (like Joe Morgan) for some of his days with the Reds, but was clean shaven in some other pics. My guess is that it's Hague. I'd say that I have 85% confidence.
You guys are the best.
Minimal hangover and Fulham with the first points of the new year = great start to 2013
Cute kid story I'm not sharing on FB:
Kids had Tin Roof Sundae ice cream last night. AJR (2.78 years old) wasn't too fond of the chunks. Putting her to bed, she said "I [don't] like big peanuts. They make my tummy feel sick." Only "Peanuts" rhymes with "pianist", "leanest," and "meanest".
(Also, her negatives are often inaudible, turns things into fights that never meant to be, but that's another issue.)
Go Big Red! Georgia is on its heels.
But Huskers have a lot of Gopher in them. I am not holding my breath.
As in: they can't defend anyone?
Pretty much. These d-backs could play for the Vikings.
Also, run the goddamn football on offense.
What, and miss out on the opportunity for another Martinez int!
THIS is one of the top pass defenses in the country?
Northwestern won a bowl game?
Northwestern won a bowl game!
Worst. Defense. Ever.
I am ready to switch to the Rose Bowl. This game is over.
Rubio to miss the next two games with back spasms. Bummer.
[duplicate comment above]
Here is how the SEC beat the B1G: throw it deep.
B1G defenses suck.
Which is ok now, because I am rooting for Stan Ford.
boo
Sorry. I can't root for alvarez.
I attend that school, and I'm actively rooting for them to lose. Alvarez merely embodies everything I detest about the athletic program.
is that Lew Ford's brother?
No. I think his brother's name is Step.
What about his wives?
Taylor made great use of the pulling lineman on that.
At the coin toss ref totally butchers Jane Goodall's name, pronounces it like Roger Goodell's name.
WTF? We only introduce the QBs now?
Hahahaha. Intentional grounding on the halfback pass.
Wow. Hogan got drilled, but great ball.
Did Wisconsin borrow Nebraska's defense?
If they did, they need to give it back quick.
Started up a Northern Brewer kit (115th Dream Hopbursted Imperial IPA) on 10/21. Finally put 2 bottles in the fridge earlier today, and now tasting with NBBW.
Dee. Lish.
The kit called for 12 oz. of hops (Cluster and Hopburst). Nice flowery fragrance, caramelly finish, and nuanced bitterness. From their Instructional Document - If you serve this been to a Michelob Ultra drinker, he or she will cry.
I'm brewing up some Surly Cynic today. I'm just now graduating into partial mash kits, so here's hoping that during the longer process, I don't make any stupid mistakes like forgetting to pitch the yeast.
Stuffed and stiffed. I do not like the wildcat there. Give it to Ball out of the I.
Yeah, I didn't like that call at all in that situation. I mean isn't that what Mon-tay Ball is for?
Shutout averted!
One more for the evening shift.
Manwarning played @ Wrigley in 3 games in 1990. 17 for the Cubs is Mark Grace, and he played in all 3 games.
July 20, 1990: Bottom 6 - With Grace on 2nd, A. Dawson single to LF (Fly Ball); Grace out at Hm/LF-C
Love the stunned silence in response to the Stan Ford Banned performance.
GOSO for 'sconsin.
Stanford coach dismisses the ESPN skirt, then a moment later, auto-corrects. Stoopid.
for a second there, he forgot that he works for ESPN.
That's what I'm saying.
is anyone cheering for Florida St?
Noler, here. But it's getting harder.
Thanks to the Big10, I have a good chance of taking last in the college picks (again). Woo-hoo
This Bowl Game stuff is serious, eh? I was down near the French Quarter today and witnessed some taunting and name calling between rival fans. Serious business indeed.