Spirit

Ahem, I got the Minor leaguers to attend from all of the interviews that I had done with them. Calhoun was so nervous during the meal, but was an an incredible interview. It was the first time that he had really been treated like a star and never forgot it. 
 
Here are 2 stories:
 
1) When Arte showed up, I asked him if he wanted or needed anything. He asked me for a beer, so I went out and bought him a beer. I know that Arte's reputation had taken a hit over the years, but at the time, he could do no wrong. Buying the owner of the team a beer is something I will never forget. He appreciated it, and then started talking for about an hour. All the poor minor leaguers standing behind him, especially Matt Shoemaker with his beard, standing behind him the whole time and unable to sit or do anything because the owner of the team was talking was both painful and funny at the same time. And who can forget when Arte took a swkp at Percy's hat by saying "I used to shoot at things like that back in Vietnam". And it was his own team's promo! 
 
Later, after the dinner, Matt Shoemaker asked me to drop him off at a dinner that he was having with Mike Trout at a Japanese restaurant. So, my two friends, Mike and Kevin joined me driving him across town and getting to meet Mike Trout. Shoemaker was unbelievably chill and telling us all sorts of stories from camp, most of which I can't repeat, and just having fun with a really great guy. 
 
I felt so badly when he was hit in the head. He was definitely a favorite player, as was Calhoun. 
 
Oh, one more nonstory story. Hanging with Steve Geltz. If you know, you know. 

Some photos came up today from The Library and Hail Mary's. Pretty sure that the Christie's night happened after Hail Mary's.  

Every year, I get ripped on for being among the most optimistic fans on this board. This year I'm pessimistic. But the team is doing well.
I don't think the lack of Ohtani's distraction is really that big of a deal, in contrast to what Spirit (Geoff) says...but I do think Ron Washington and company, is making a big deal to this young core.

Yes!  We'd feel soooo much better about the war!
 
 

Yes!  We'd feel soooo much better about the war!
 
 

Yes!  We'd feel soooo much better about the war!
 
 

wait, you mean that's not your normal state? looks like i owe adam $20.

We only believe the UN when they're taint-licking Israel. 

Every time I see one of the pictures of the Sunday morning "State of the Team" addresses with Tim Mead I immediately feel hungover and dehydrated
 

Like we're supposed to start believing the UN now.
 

NGL, I'm a little unhappy that Frampton Comes Alive isn't there each and every week, Spirit.

That's it! 
"Desert Moon" and "Crazy From The Heat"
Two appropriate titles for Chuck's Arizona trip
 

Nice show, guys.

Tupac was easy

I'll guess Barry Manilow and Marie Osmond.

I kinda like it in the sense that it fits everything fake about Vegas. 

Well, he's not an octogenarian so I can see why the Dems of American Samoa would want him
 
 

The Angels 2024 Spring Training Season is underway and we’re back with Episode 30 of the AngelsWin Podcast!  
In this episode Geoff and Chuck talk about …  The Angels taking down the Dodgers 4-0 This weekend’s 2024 AngelsWin Spring Training Fanfest A trip down memory lane and the Spring Training Fanfests of the past How the team is looking so far and reasons to be optimistic  The Ron Washington effect Questions from the mailbag and much more   Baseball is back!  Let’s go!  

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I would trade 10 Spirit and Blarg lifetimes back for just one more week of Lou. Worst mod crew ever. 

It appears you're not exactly sure what you're trying to ask and apparently just attempting to drive up your post count to upwards of 43k.  But please, take your time and collect your thoughts.  If you're able to gather your thoughts together and explain where you're falling short in grasping the concepts, I'd be more than happy to address question.
 

Thanks, Biden

We all drank too many kilt lifters at Tempe Diablo and baked in the sun that day.