Why isn't Jo Adell getting more playing time?

[Slegnaac]

1 hour ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

sounds personal.

It's a "you" problem, not a "me" problem.

[stormngt]

2 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

The mistake I wish everyone would correct is the misuse of the word “myself.”  It has essentially just replaced the word “me.”

”If you have any questions about the presentation, just contact Dave or myself and we will help you.”

No, it’s just “me.”  “Contact me. . .”

I don’t even get how anybody can get this wrong when the word “me” is so basic and easy.

”Myself” is a reflective word.  It is only correct when “I” is the subject of the sentence.

“I always give myself at least 20 minutes to get ready.”

“I view myself as a solid employee.”

“When I sprained my ankle I took myself to the doctor.”

Anyway, it’s a bit of a curse to notice this one because it is rampant and widespread and, for me, it’s cringy.  I kind of think people using “myself” in place of “me” think it sounds more intelligent or something.  I was at a college tour presentation and the presenter said something like “After graduating, this was clearly the best role for myself.”  This coming from someone selling the value of the education they got there.

Nails on a chalkboard.

If I ask MYSELF how I feel about this post, I would say it was too long and possible pathetically boring.

So feel free to hit ME with the “lighten up Francis” meme.

 

 

Do we really need an English lesson?

[Dtwncbad]

1 minute ago, stormngt said:

Do we really need an English lesson?

Many do, yes.

[T.G.]

11 minutes ago, stormngt said:

Do we really need an English lesson?

Myself?  Yes.  Me? No.

[Halo in Chicago]

Maybe he’ll get a birthday start tonight. 

[T.G.]

8 minutes ago, Halo in Chicago said:

Maybe he’ll get a birthday start tonight. 

Nope, not in the lineup today.

 

[James]

9 minutes ago, Halo in Chicago said:

Maybe he’ll get a birthday start tonight. 

I truly hope that wouldn't be how our manager picked his lineup. 

Edited April 8 by James

[Halo in Chicago]

3 minutes ago, James said:

I truly hope that wouldn't be how our manager picked his lineup. 

Me neither, but who knows. I always went with a combination/formula of who worked the hardest in practice, who was better and who’s mom brought the best snacks on their week. 

[Halo in Chicago]

7 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Nope, not in the lineup today.

 

Sweet. Rengifo sighting. 

[Taylor]

26 minutes ago, James said:

I truly hope that wouldn't be how our manager picked his lineup. 

Some players seem to perform extra well on their birthdays. 

[stormngt]

2 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

Many do, yes.

Many needs to realize we are not trying to get published for tenure or write the next great novel.

Just deal with typos.  Mind is a powerful thing.  You should be able to interpret the meanings.

And If I wanted to be grammar police, everybody would fail.

[Dtwncbad]

Just now, stormngt said:

Many needs to realize we are not trying to get published for tenure or write the next great novel.

Just deal with typos.  Mind is a powerful thing.  You should be able to interpret the meanings.

And If I wanted to be grammar police, everybody would fail.

Where did I say that I can’t deal with typos?  The conversation moved into another direction where somebody else corrected grammar and I said the misuse (not a typo) of the word “myself” is annoying.

You should be able to follow the meanings of these posts.

[stormngt]

8 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Where did I say that I can’t deal with typos?  The conversation moved into another direction where somebody else corrected grammar and I said the misuse (not a typo) of the word “myself” is annoying.

You should be able to follow the meanings of these posts.

Ok, my bad on the typo.  

 

My point still exist.  We are not tring to get published and these are not graded.

Or do you suggest that we run our commebts through AI first.

[Docwaukee]

Adell has zero track record for success and needs to perform his way into the lineup.  I am sure that is by design.  

[Dtwncbad]

4 hours ago, stormngt said:

Ok, my bad on the typo.  

 

My point still exist.  We are not tring to get published and these are not graded.

Or do you suggest that we run our commebts through AI first.

I guess I do expect some basic amount of competence in communication.  Sure, this is casual so the bar is low.  But that doesn’t mean somebody can’t notice a major trend like the one I talked about.

I think it’s perfectly fine to (what amounts to here as) rarely bring something random up and offer an opinion on it.  It’s not like I chase people around correcting them.

Edited April 9 by Dtwncbad

[Taylor]

4 hours ago, Docwaukee said:

Adell has zero track record for success and needs to perform his way into the lineup.  I am sure that is by design.  

Rendon hasn't shown any signs of success since April 2021.

[Stradling]

4 hours ago, Docwaukee said:

Adell has zero track record for success and needs to perform his way into the lineup.  I am sure that is by design.  

Why does @Docwaukee hate Adell?

[Docwaukee]

1 hour ago, Taylor said:

Rendon hasn't shown any signs of success since April 2021.

you really have become quite the troll

[Just Sayin]

I still have Jo Adell fatigue ….

 

 

[PattyD22]

1 hour ago, Taylor said:

Rendon hasn't shown any signs of success since April 2021.

Except tonight

[Blarg]

21 minutes ago, Docwaukee said:

you really have become quite the troll

Would you like instructions on how to put a member on ignore? 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

If we keep winning, why change what’s working? 

[stormngt]

3 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

I guess I do expect some basic amount of competence in communication.  Sure, this is casual so the bar is low.  But that doesn’t mean somebody can’t notice a major trend like the one I talked about.

I think it’s perfectly fine to (what amounts to here as) rarely bring something random up and offer an opinion on it.  It’s not like I chase people around correcting them.

Fair enough point.  

[Taylor]

8 hours ago, PattyD22 said:

Except tonight

Like clockwork.

[Taylor]

9 hours ago, Docwaukee said:

you really have become quite the troll

I'm not trying to troll. I'm just saying I don't like the idea of veterans who have struggled for multiple seasons getting playtime by default, while Adell and Rengifo have to earn it.