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you say you want to have a "conversation" but I call bullshit. you sure sound like you've already made up your mind and this post is just an opportunity for you to try and shame the "failos", or basically anyone you feel doesn't measure up to you as a fan.
and for the record, i personally follow every game and try to watch when and where I can, though I would say given the state of the org they've slipped down my list of priorities to an extent. I wouldn't say that there's no hope this year, though I would say realistically the team doesn't have a great chance, and I don't see a lot to feel good about the next few years. However, the great thing about sports is that things can change quickly, which is why I'll continue to follow the team.
But feel free to look down on the rest of us from your soapbox, superfan.

you say you want to have a "conversation" but I call bullshit. you sure sound like you've already made up your mind and this post is just an opportunity for you to try and shame the "failos", or basically anyone you feel doesn't measure up to you as a fan.
and for the record, i personally follow every game and try to watch when and where I can, though I would say given the state of the org they've slipped down my list of priorities to an extent. I wouldn't say that there's no hope this year, though I would say realistically the team doesn't have a great chance, and I don't see a lot to feel good about the next few years. However, the great thing about sports is that things can change quickly, which is why I'll continue to follow the team.
But feel free to look down on the rest of us from your soapbox, superfan.

Justin Baughman. He was part of what I called the "pretty boy" team in the late 90s. Him, Randy Velarde, JT Snow, Tim Salmon . . .

I remember at one time I liked Dipoto.  At this point I honestly can't remember why.  I guess it was because he's not Tony Reagins.

everyone is calling Eppler a retard, but really, all this means is that he doesn't value Newcomb nearly as much as others. Most of the people on this board are basing their opinion solely off of what they've heard 2nd and 3rd hand of Newcomb. Eppler knows more about him than any of us, so for now we just have to trust his evaluation. Time will tell if he's right or not.

everyone is calling Eppler a retard, but really, all this means is that he doesn't value Newcomb nearly as much as others. Most of the people on this board are basing their opinion solely off of what they've heard 2nd and 3rd hand of Newcomb. Eppler knows more about him than any of us, so for now we just have to trust his evaluation. Time will tell if he's right or not.

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

nathan bishop @NathanHBishop The Year is 2046:

Immortan Mike Scioscia controls 80% of earth's water. Gazing over his empire, he writes Abert Pujols into the 3-hole...
3:40 PM - Aug 10, 2017

Nats look like the favorite on paper with Scherzer going at home vs. Rich Hill on short rest, but who knows. I have a funny feeling the Dodgers will pull this one off.

So far the best part of the day is Price getting shelled. You got exactly what you paid for, Boston, now suck on it.

So far the best part of the day is Price getting shelled. You got exactly what you paid for, Boston, now suck on it.

So far the best part of the day is Price getting shelled. You got exactly what you paid for, Boston, now suck on it.

nice to see Trout reverse the trend of tailing off in the second half

If you and Kevin got together and had a regular conversation, English teachers across the country would just start dropping dead.  

Jett and Kaleb, for the record.
Houston should worry you. They are loaded with young talent under club control for years to come.
btw, everyone will be 1 year older 

Come spend your money on crappy food, expensive beer and the opportunity to see Ronald Torreyes and Didi Gregorious kick your ass

Chuck, I give you credit for the fact that you normally manage to stay fairly objective about the team. But this is a homer post if I've ever seen one.
No telling whether they'd be in the "thick of things" in the AL West without so many injuries. You're assuming Richards/Heaney/Tropeano would all be their best selves, and none of those guys has a long enough history to say that would have been the case. Also, the bullpen has been shite, no matter who's been on the field.
With the SP injuries and weak FA class I don't see a whole lot changing next year unless absolutely everything breaks right. 2018 looks like the most realistic earliest point they could be back in contention.

I think that's about 90% of it right there. The org is trying to reduce a severely bloated payroll, and most likely isn't going to contend in the next year or two anyway. Why pay Mike Scioscia millions of dollars to NOT manage the team? Might as well wait it out another 2 years and hope Arte is smart enough to never give another manager that kind of contract again.
I'll add that with the way things are going this year, the situation is ripe for players to revolt and for things to get truly ugly. That hasn't happened and we haven't heard or seen of anything, so I have to think the players are still OK with Mike. Again, no point in changing now.

I think that's about 90% of it right there. The org is trying to reduce a severely bloated payroll, and most likely isn't going to contend in the next year or two anyway. Why pay Mike Scioscia millions of dollars to NOT manage the team? Might as well wait it out another 2 years and hope Arte is smart enough to never give another manager that kind of contract again.
I'll add that with the way things are going this year, the situation is ripe for players to revolt and for things to get truly ugly. That hasn't happened and we haven't heard or seen of anything, so I have to think the players are still OK with Mike. Again, no point in changing now.