44 thoughts on “October 9, 2020: Look In Your Heart”

1. Spreadsheet updated. Philosofer takes the lead from davidwatts. I don't think it's possible for him to win however because once one of New York or Tampa Bay win tonight, either hungry joe or Rhubarb_Runner will pass him.

   1. Tampa Bay wins so Rhubarb_Runner takes the lead.

      1. Yeah, that's not going to last...

2. We've had temps in the 80s here lately, so I took a vacation day and Mrs Runner and I are visiting some of our area wineries today.

3. Fun to see Nikola Pekovic find success in a new field.

   1. I thought he'd end up playing a mobster in a Bond movie. Not too far off.

      1. I was never a big James Bond franchise fan. Last night we watched Die Another Day with my son (who had control of the remote). I just struggle with the "everyone woman is willing to sleep with him at first sight" aspect of these movies.

         1. Have you seen any of the Craig movies? The two (maybe three?) I’ve seen showed him to be alluring, but not comically so, and I’ve had the same issue with Bond in the past.

            1. Yes, they are actually better in that regard.

         2. Definitely avoid the Jack Reacher books!

4. job opportunity

   The @Twins are hiring! Come and work with us as we continue our quest for a World Series Championship.

   We're looking primarily for new/recent graduates, though all are welcome to apply.

   More info: https://t.co/adsCSZVdUj

   Please RT! Feel free to DM if you have questions

   — Karim Kassam (@professormullet) October 8, 2020

   1. There are times I really wish I'd studied more math/stats/data science (before it was really a thing) to have a chance at these sorts of opportunities, but I think that's more a fantasy than a reality. It sounds cool "I work for the Twins!" but really probably not all that.

   2. Define “recent”, Karim?

      1. He didn't restrict on what you had to graduate from.

         1. I seem to have graduated from anger issues over the last few years. I’ll let him know!

            1. Clerks is the best movie ever made, though it's in close running with Donnie Darko. Both have excellent acting, which makes sense because directing and writing are overrated anyway.

               1. Oh boy. This guy knows me.

               2. which makes sense because directing and writing are overrated anyway.

                  that shit doesn't work in the playoffs, Beau.

   3. Qualifications

      Required:

      College Senior or postgraduate only
      Advance knowledge statistical fundamentals (basic probability, linear regression) and numerical computing (R, Python, Matlab)
      Must have a solid understanding of baseball
      Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      Penchant for explaining technical solutions to a non-technical audience
      Ability to lift items weighing as much as 35 pounds

      Emphasis mine. Something tells me they're looking to get a number cruncher on the cheap.

      Also love the bit about a penchant to explain.

      1. I mean most of the positions are temporary and specifically called out as fellows

      2. What weighs 35 pounds that they have to lug around? Scouting Reports? Their Big Brains? The Clubhouse Cheese plate?

5. I also feel I should say “What heart?” just in case this was a Miller’s Crossing reference.

   1. That just may be my favorite by the brothers. A handsome movie about men in hats.

      1. What fascinates me is the fact that it was a relative quickie for them as they tirelessly worked to get Barton Fink where they needed it to be. They took a break from filmmaking to make a film, and this was it.

         1. Ah! Strike that, reverse it. They did Fink while hitting writer blocks on Crossing.

            1. Heh, that makes way more sense.

            2. A nice Wonka reference dropped in unexpectedly there...

               1. Heh, yeah. Just watched it again a month ago.

      2. While I claim to love the Bros., I just started watching Barton Fink (halfway through), and have never seen Miller's Crossing...

         So far, BF has included lots of hats!

         1. Similarly, I enjoy their flicks, but haven't seen either of those two.

            1. I’m not sure I’d call either top tier, but both have moments that will stick forever.

6. Any good vibes you have to spare the folks in south west Louisiana could use. Lake Charles can't catch a break.

   1. Boy, ain't that the truth

7. RIP Whitey Ford.

   The Yankees are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Hall of Famer Whitey Ford. Whitey spent his entire 16-year career as a Yankee. A 6x WS Champion and 10x All-Star, The Chairman of the Board was one of the best lefties to ever toe the rubber. He will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/2KDi4V9SeA

   — New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 9, 2020

   1. I saw this and mentioned to nibs that this is the second time in the last month (after Gibson) that a guy died the day after I priced one of his cards for the first time. Any requests?

      1. Stop pricing cards for awhile?

   2. That's what, the 4th HoFer in a few weeks? Seaver, Brock, Gibson and now Ford.

      Also bummed to find out Angel Echevarria died this year too.

      1. Dang. That one snuck by me.

8. Brett Gardner is so punchable.

9. That was sweet! Don't headhunt, Chapman, you piece of shit.

   1. Chapman is the first pitcher in MLB history to allow a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning or later of multiple postseason games with his team facing elimination.

      Couldn’t happen to a more deserving ass.

10. WOOOOOOOOO!

    1. Can I get a whom dat?

       1. I'm sending one your way

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