more youtube fun
happy holidays to the 3 dozen readers of my blog. I know there has been a lot of banter on the Newberg Report and Lonestarball.com about the recent Hamilton for Volquez trade, so if you are sad here is a pair of vids to cheer yourself up with.
another classic for the vaults- we've all seen the original and possibly the subtitled version, but this one is my favorite.
I actually like the trade for the organization- Hamilton is the toolsiest OF we've ever had. Back in '99 when he was a pitcher as a side job in high school, homeboy could throw 94 mph according the Baseball America. He's also got ridiculous power- and anyone who hits balls I don't have to chase in batting practice is cool by me. I know that Hank Blalock might be bummed out because Hamilton is covered in tattoos, so that means he's gonna have to step up his game and get ink on his neck or rib cage to compete. This trade will also be good for Jason Botts- because him and Hamilton are similar sizes (yes botts you're taller and probably way better at guitar hero) but having another behemoth around will speed up his development.
Certainly Volquez is a big time talent, but the problem here in texas has been finding consistent starters, not guys that have good stuff...we've got a lot of guys now have good stuff. I like Edinson personally, but I'll guess he's really happy to get a fresh start, and a new chance. Plus national league teams have no DH- so that dude gets to try and score for himself which is always cool.
I'm back in Southern California for a few days to enjoy the weather, hang out with wesley snipes (randomly saw him in LA two days ago; tough break on that tax evasion rap dude) kick it with the friends (straightedge) and family, and play catch up against the concrete wall at moffet elementary school. why? well because it allows me to work on fielding a bit. no not really. actually it's just because I can run across the street and get my throwing done in 12 minutes completely on my schedule.
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I think you forgot me ..... must be 37 of us.
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Happy Holidays, CJ.
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CJ, I wish you and your family Happy Holidays.
Anya
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That video of Miss North was the best one yet...Good Find! Merry Christmas can't wait to see you pitch at spring training!
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rendontx- you're one of the lucky 3 dozen
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I'm not sure that making light of our nation's severe map shortage is a very responsible use of an mlblogs forum...
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well here's hoping I'm one of the lucky 36.....Merry Christmas CJ, and the rest of the blog readers as well :D
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hey my brother goes to moffett and the other goes to sowers!!! lol... just wishing you and your family a happy holidays! :)
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What's missing is what is going on in Mario's head when she is answering the question....I just hope in ten years from now VH1 shows that video of Ms. South Carolina during the Where are they now : Mario Lopez segment...that would be classic...
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I don't know if I was counted, but I definitely read!
That breakup email video pretty much just made my week. I like how the guy keeps starting to laugh.
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CJ, I hope I speak for the other 35 of so when I say thank you for keeping up the blog, even if we would not quite fill up a 40 man roster.
My thoughts on the Volquez deal are that I am sad to see him go because it seems like we gave up a good guy (with potentially good talent) for a guy with a questionable past (although also a good talent). I guess it is hard to win, always keeping the good guys around. My daughter will be disappointed because along with you and Ian, Edinson was one of her favorite that she met at spring training last year.
We are in Arlington getting the Slingbox hooked up over Christmas so that we can catch the Ranger games from Switzerland next season. Have a great Christmas and New Year, and a successful season next year.
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CJ, I hope I speak for the other 35 of so when I say thank you for keeping up the blog, even if we would not quite fill up a 40 man roster.
My thoughts on the Volquez deal is that I am sad to see him go because it seems like we gave up a good guy (with potentially good talent) for a guy with a questionable past (although also a good talent). I guess it is hard to win, always keeping the good guys around. My daughter will be disappointed because along with you and Ian, Edinson was one of her favorite that she met at spring training last year.
We are in Arlington getting the Slingbox hooked up over Christmas so that we can catch the Ranger games from Switzerland next season. Have a great Christmas and New Year, and a successful season next year.
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I check your site all the time, so be sure to add me to the three dozen if you havent already haha.
just wanted to say that those videos are absolutely hilarious and i love the blog. keep it up!
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CJ - Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and the Happiest of New Year's.
P.S. I'm pretty sure it's more than three dozen, might even be four.
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Nice to hear your thoughts on the trade, C.J.
Have a great Christmas!!
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Happy Holidays, CJ,to you and your family and friends. Have a good day. happy b-day Millwood.
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Maybe I can hope to join the elite group someday, lol. Anyways C.J. Happy Holidays to you and yours, and I think I speak for all of us when I say Hope to see you closing out games for us next season, you deserve it.
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CJ-were you serious when you said you thought having Hamilton would speed up Botts development, or did you just want to use the word behemoth?
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CJ-first time poster, long time reader - I always look forward to your blogs, thanks for giving us "normal citizens" a look at the life of a big-leaguer!
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lol... love the vids. love the thoughts on the trade. hope you have a HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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first of all, id like to say thank you for signing a ball for my daughter on 1 of yalls last games last season...{we have it on display with a couple of other balls}she is now 5 yrs old...be quite honest with you,you were the only 1 that would have anything to do with signing anything, and i understand how it is with the whole autograph thing...i didnt know u had a blog untill josh and tom announced it the other night during the twins game....anyway,,,, my lil gal wants to know if she will ever get to hang out with you....{lol} i tried to explain to her,,,,{but u know how it is}
by the way...whats up with your slurve ball????
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first of all, id like to say thank you for signing a ball for my daughter on 1 of yalls last games last season...{we have it on display with a couple of other balls}she is now 5 yrs old...be quite honest with you,you were the only 1 that would have anything to do with signing anything, and i understand how it is with the whole autograph thing...i didnt know u had a blog untill josh and tom announced it the other night during the twins game....anyway,,,, my lil gal wants to know if she will ever get to hang out with you....{lol} i tried to explain to her,,,,{but u know how it is}
by the way...whats up with your slurve ball????
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first of all, id like to say thank you for signing a ball for my daughter on 1 of yalls last games last season...{we have it on display with a couple of other balls}she is now 5 yrs old...be quite honest with you,you were the only 1 that would have anything to do with signing anything, and i understand how it is with the whole autograph thing...i didnt know u had a blog untill josh and tom announced it the other night during the twins game....anyway,,,, my lil gal wants to know if she will ever get to hang out with you....{lol} i tried to explain to her,,,,{but u know how it is}
by the way...whats up with your slurve ball????
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first of all, id like to say thank you for signing a ball for my daughter on 1 of yalls last games last season...{we have it on display with a couple of other balls}she is now 5 yrs old...be quite honest with you,you were the only 1 that would have anything to do with signing anything, and i understand how it is with the whole autograph thing...i didnt know u had a blog untill josh and tom announced it the other night during the twins game....anyway,,,, my lil gal wants to know if she will ever get to hang out with you....{lol} i tried to explain to her,,,,{but u know how it is}
by the way...whats up with your slurve ball????
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