I thought this was in reference to the multiple cups of joe ... much more interesting (your post and image).
I thought it was in reference to Roscosmos reducing its crew to two on ISS.
I thought it was about the number of comments currently on the post. Oh... wait.
The finish of the women's 400 last night was pretty fantastic. The Bahamanian led most of the way, lost the lead to the American and reigning champ Felix in the last 50, caught up, fell just a bit behind again and dove for the finish line, barely winning. Felix maybe could have dove for the line, too, and made the photo even closer, but the Bahamanian was a bit taller and had the advantage. I couldn't see any blood, but kindof hoped she skinned her knee, chin, or elbow. Make that kindof thing hurt a bit. Big props to her. I had just opened the atlas to show HPR where the Bahamas are.
I also said before the men's 800 that I was going to cheer for the Algerian because he had a great mustache. He won, too.
Also, Firefox doesn't flag "Bahamanian" as a typo, but it does seem to be nonstandard.
It is flagged in Microsoft programs.
I hadn't seen the video; thanks. From the photo I saw earlier it looked like Miller had fallen more completely into her neighbor's lane, which puzzled me a bit since runners must finish in their own lane in 400m & under races. The video shows it was more just her hands, shins, and feet in the next lane over.
Good sportsmanship by Felix & Jackson, going over to pick up Miller once and then to congratulate her a second time.
Yeah, Deadspin has it right. The difference with baseball vs. track is that any part of the body can contact the base, and therefore the foot is going to be the quickest. I do disagree with the lean vs. dive; if your stride isn't optimum, a dive may be your best chance.
The Repository lists six Twins who spent their entire career with one franchise. Who are they?
For bonus credit, who are the the seven players who spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators? (Hint: one of them is on the Twins list, too.)
Okay, what are the minimum number of games? Because the list is pretty extensive otherwise.
Fair enough question. Their list is limited to "players who played at least ten full seasons."
It seems that the reasoning is that active players' careers are not yet fully determined – Mauer may well stay a Twin until he retires, or he might not.
How can one be on both lists? If they spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators they couldn't have spent it with the Twins, right?
It's the same franchise. The ownership didn't change and all the players remained on the roster (with the exception of those selected in the expansion draft); the team simply relocated. The second Senators (now Rangers) were the team that "expanded" into DC.
The only difference between the Giants, Dodgers, Athletics, and the Twins is that the Twins are more selective about acknowledging their Washington roots. (Basically, it seems they limit that to Killebrew & Allison.)
Sure, but there's a difference between "played only for the same franchise" and "played only for the original Washington Senators". I though the language was implying the latter.
I think the distinction is "franchise" vs. "team." Are the Twins the same franchise as the Senators? Yes – their American League charter didn't change with the move to Minnesota (for example, any player developed by the Senators who stayed with the Twins for their entire career effectively remained with the same franchise that developed them).
Were the Twins the same team in 1961 that they were the year before as the Senators? That's more of a philosophical question.
When I read " spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators", I thought that meant just playing for Washington and not for Minnesota.
RE: Differences between Giants, Dodgers, Athletics, and Twins, the Twins are the only one in that groups that changed the team nickname. The only three other modern teams that relocated after having established themselves (so, not the Pilots, basically) are the Browns (Orioles), the new Senators (Rangers), and the Expos (Rangers). I wonder to what extent those teams go to integrate their respective original teams' histories.
My understanding of the Rangers Nationals is they celebrate the Senators. They have a statues of Walter Johnson and Frank Howard from his time with the Senators. They also unretired three Expos numbers.
So, they take it in a totally different direction. Honor the city history; ignore the franchise history.
My take-away: Minnesota is part of the DC Extended Universe.
Considering how DC is doing at the movies, it figures the Twins are part of it.
Harley Quinn hits better, however.
Even with poor writing she hits better than most.
Kaat wants a word with you. So does Camilo Pascual, Pedro Ramos, and a host of others.
Puckett, Hrbek, Oliva, Allison, Radke and Randy Bush. I only got Bush because I was looking up Gene Larkin (who was exclusively a Twin, but only played 7 years) and saw his name... So that's kind of a cheat.
Randy Bush was the player that precipitated this question. I was reading an article on the Cubs' front office and wondered what happened to him after Epstein took over from Bush (who was the interim GM after Hendry was fired). Apparently Bush is still with the club as an assistant GM. His Repository page led me to the list of players mentioned in the question above.
More reason to root for the Cubs if they make it into the postseason, I guess.
I still have one Wilco ticket. And maybe a second if that's what is holding you back.
Bad News:
I'm supremely disappointed to report that my poor planning/double-booking means I likely won't be back from out of town in time to make the show.
Good(ish) News:
My brother's girlfriend moved to Mpls from the Bay area earlier this year and her former roommate & bf is in town - getting the tickets to them for "whatever they can afford" ... (likely nil) so they don't go to waste.
didn't Roger Wilco play for the Phillies during WWII?
Suzuki has cleared waivers. Also, it sounds like Murphy is starting to hit in AAA. Get that trade done, Robbie.
Murphy is 5-for-7 in his last two games. In the eight games before that, he was 4-for-25.
You can say that's an improvement.
So "starting" is still accurate. "Continuing", on the other hand...
it's two games -- he "continued", sheesh
So he's batting .281 in his last 10 games!
Quick, sign Murphy to an extension!
Huh, I didn't even know that put him out there. Man I haven't been paying attention.
It isn't announced by the team when a player is placed on waivers and a player being claimed or passing is only known because of leaks. Easy to see why it is missed.
Pretty much everyone is put out there, since you can always recall them if someone claims, right?
Pretty much. There is a limit in the number of players that can be placed on revocable waivers, but many players go on the list.
(context)
Thanks for quantumfying
Midichlorians?
I thought this was in reference to the multiple cups of joe ... much more interesting (your post and image).
I thought it was in reference to Roscosmos reducing its crew to two on ISS.
I thought it was about the number of comments currently on the post. Oh... wait.
The finish of the women's 400 last night was pretty fantastic. The Bahamanian led most of the way, lost the lead to the American and reigning champ Felix in the last 50, caught up, fell just a bit behind again and dove for the finish line, barely winning. Felix maybe could have dove for the line, too, and made the photo even closer, but the Bahamanian was a bit taller and had the advantage. I couldn't see any blood, but kindof hoped she skinned her knee, chin, or elbow. Make that kindof thing hurt a bit. Big props to her. I had just opened the atlas to show HPR where the Bahamas are.
I also said before the men's 800 that I was going to cheer for the Algerian because he had a great mustache. He won, too.
So, what you're saying is that Nick Punto is Bahamian?
If you missed it, Here's the race.
First-run Deadspin analysis of the tactics.
Also, Firefox doesn't flag "Bahamanian" as a typo, but it does seem to be nonstandard.
It is flagged in Microsoft programs.
I hadn't seen the video; thanks. From the photo I saw earlier it looked like Miller had fallen more completely into her neighbor's lane, which puzzled me a bit since runners must finish in their own lane in 400m & under races. The video shows it was more just her hands, shins, and feet in the next lane over.
Good sportsmanship by Felix & Jackson, going over to pick up Miller once and then to congratulate her a second time.
Yeah, Deadspin has it right. The difference with baseball vs. track is that any part of the body can contact the base, and therefore the foot is going to be the quickest. I do disagree with the lean vs. dive; if your stride isn't optimum, a dive may be your best chance.
The Repository lists six Twins who spent their entire career with one franchise. Who are they?
For bonus credit, who are the the seven players who spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators? (Hint: one of them is on the Twins list, too.)
Okay, what are the minimum number of games? Because the list is pretty extensive otherwise.
Fair enough question. Their list is limited to "players who played at least ten full seasons."
Only retired players, I assume?
why?
Because I count more than 6 that way?
It seems that the reasoning is that active players' careers are not yet fully determined – Mauer may well stay a Twin until he retires, or he might not.
Right. Also Perkins.
Very close. If you eliminate the active player, you're one short.
How can one be on both lists? If they spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators they couldn't have spent it with the Twins, right?
It's the same franchise. The ownership didn't change and all the players remained on the roster (with the exception of those selected in the expansion draft); the team simply relocated. The second Senators (now Rangers) were the team that "expanded" into DC.
The only difference between the Giants, Dodgers, Athletics, and the Twins is that the Twins are more selective about acknowledging their Washington roots. (Basically, it seems they limit that to Killebrew & Allison.)
Sure, but there's a difference between "played only for the same franchise" and "played only for the original Washington Senators". I though the language was implying the latter.
I think the distinction is "franchise" vs. "team." Are the Twins the same franchise as the Senators? Yes – their American League charter didn't change with the move to Minnesota (for example, any player developed by the Senators who stayed with the Twins for their entire career effectively remained with the same franchise that developed them).
Were the Twins the same team in 1961 that they were the year before as the Senators? That's more of a philosophical question.
When I read " spent their entire career with the original Washington Senators", I thought that meant just playing for Washington and not for Minnesota.
RE: Differences between Giants, Dodgers, Athletics, and Twins, the Twins are the only one in that groups that changed the team nickname. The only three other modern teams that relocated after having established themselves (so, not the Pilots, basically) are the Browns (Orioles), the new Senators (Rangers), and the Expos (Rangers). I wonder to what extent those teams go to integrate their respective original teams' histories.
My understanding of the
RangersNationals is they celebrate the Senators. They have a statues of Walter Johnson and Frank Howard from his time with the Senators. They also unretired three Expos numbers.So, they take it in a totally different direction. Honor the city history; ignore the franchise history.
My take-away: Minnesota is part of the DC Extended Universe.
Considering how DC is doing at the movies, it figures the Twins are part of it.
Harley Quinn hits better, however.
Even with poor writing she hits better than most.
Kaat wants a word with you. So does Camilo Pascual, Pedro Ramos, and a host of others.
Twins
Senators
5 for 6 on the Twins, 2 correct Senators
Philosofette got 4. I take some pride in that.
I still have one Wilco ticket. And maybe a second if that's what is holding you back.
Bad News:
I'm supremely disappointed to report that my poor planning/double-booking means I likely won't be back from out of town in time to make the show.
Good(ish) News:
My brother's girlfriend moved to Mpls from the Bay area earlier this year and her former roommate & bf is in town - getting the tickets to them for "whatever they can afford" ... (likely nil) so they don't go to waste.
Is wilco a band? Should I check them out?
C'mon now, don't tell me you've never heard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
didn't Roger Wilco play for the Phillies during WWII?
Suzuki has cleared waivers. Also, it sounds like Murphy is starting to hit in AAA. Get that trade done, Robbie.
Murphy is 5-for-7 in his last two games. In the eight games before that, he was 4-for-25.
You can say that's an improvement.
So "starting" is still accurate. "Continuing", on the other hand...
it's two games -- he "continued", sheesh
So he's batting .281 in his last 10 games!
Quick, sign Murphy to an extension!
Huh, I didn't even know that put him out there. Man I haven't been paying attention.
It isn't announced by the team when a player is placed on waivers and a player being claimed or passing is only known because of leaks. Easy to see why it is missed.
Pretty much everyone is put out there, since you can always recall them if someone claims, right?
Pretty much. There is a limit in the number of players that can be placed on revocable waivers, but many players go on the list.