kickingfrog

Tiffin launch this afternoon. Punky ice is back close to shore, lots of small openings out farther in the bay.

Tiffin today: About a 100 metres open around most of the bottom of the bay. I'm getting a warm feeling.

They can also change the way the field plays by adding, or removing filler as well.

More likely it's just slow for turf.

New turf again at the dome.

Tiffin launch Monday afternoon: Storms in the forecast.

Perfect for the transom of a Giesler cedar strip.

Could also be made by someone in their garage or shop. Sure is beautiful.

What if the gas has already been treated with a stabilizer? I always put some stabilizer in the gasoline when I buy it but if I'm going to run seafoam should I skip it?

If a guy can play the infield, is right handed and can throw he usually doesn't end up at first because there are plenty of guys who can't throw. If defence at first was a higher priority then every DH in the American league who gets traded to the National wouldn't end up there. Or it wouldn't be populated with so many 20 homerun, 200 strikeout guys with 1 step range.

First base is also the last bastion of left handed guys who can't run and/or throw well enough to play the outfield.

It happens all the time. By the time most players are in the majors they've already been moved. Sometimes it goes the other way, guy can't hit at a certain level and they move him to another position. Used to be that 2nd, short or catcher was were good athletes that couldn't hit went. Dave Steib was an outfielder who really couldn't hit well enough to be a pro but had a strong arm and voila. Pitcher gets the yips, but can hit, he goes to the outfield. St' Louis had one that did that in the last 10 years or so. With the emphases on power the last 20-25 years, defence and speed are selected for less now then they used to be. Teams are more willing to put up with a guy that hits 20 home runs but doesn't have as much defensive range.

Keep in mind that teams will also move players to a possession that "suits" their batting ability. A catcher who really hits sometimes gets moved to 1st base, or the outfield, because catchers take such a beating that they play less games and have shorter careers. Lawrie had been moved around by both the Brewers and the Jays because he was very athletic (if somewhat raw) but really hasn't spent a lot of time in baseball terms learning a position. I like Lawrie, but i was also frustrated by his frequent bad at bats and injuries. On paper the Jays are better off now, in 5-7 years I guess we'll know.

When I read that last night I figured you were exaggerating for effect. First headline I read this morning was the same thing. I can't even begin to think how hard it is to strike out 4 times on 12 pitches.

Who beat the yanks in New York on Monday?

"remember what the Jays got in return for this guy?? why didn't they keep him!!!!! :(" http://sports.yahoo....-010014337.html Because they wanted to win now (2013) and he was a solid prospect that was key to the deal. Can't make trades wanting aces and expect to give up a bag of sunflower seeds in return.

Do you want to know? Does it matter? "On Tuesday, the original manuscript and notes to Don McLean's iconic ballad sold at Christie's auction house to the tune of $1.2 million US." http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/american-pie-5-enigmatic-lyrical-references-in-don-mclean-s-song-1.3023738

Another consideration for not wearing dark colours is black flies and mosquitos.

The jays have been saying for a few years that grass is coming to the dome. They know it's an issue, how big is the debate. Sure, the turf is better then 20-30 years ago, but it's not the same as grass. Playing a game or 2 per year as a teenager is nothing like 81 games as a man. 81 BP's, 81 warm-ups, and on the "rest days" it's the same 81 days, just on grass. The "miles" add up.

I saw something mentioning who they got for others that were involved in the deal. Doc was great but he wanted out. Considering how the end of his career went.

Not patiently waiting here.

162-0. Where is my spot on the curb?

Kempenfelt Bay at the Tiffin launch this afternoon:

I like both but the columbia style shirts have the added benefit of being bug proof as long as the threads are tight enough.

Sorry, I missed what time dinner was because of the drool. Should I bring red, or white? Forget it, I'll bring one of each.