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  1. 1988Blues

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    Same
     
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    They were dorks.
     
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    The Phillies and the Yankees have stricken Kate Smith's version of God Bless America from being played ever in their respective stadiums.
    Why?
    She recorded a song with the word piccaninnies in it in the 30's.
    I think all Black Sabbath songs should be stricken from the annals of music.
    and Black Flag
    and the Black Crows
    and Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
    and the Black Watch renamed.
    same with NZ's All Blacks.
    and black hashish called something else.
    no more blackjack in Vegas
    The city of Blackpool renamed
    And it can not be blackbirds singing in the dead of night ever again.
    Thank you
     
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    delete
     
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    This says it all.
    Intentional or not.
    Delete, indeed.
     
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    hmmm...

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    What is the backup plan if Kenley never returns to pre-2018 form?
    by Kellan Grant | Dodgers Nation — 20 April 2019

    The offseason following the 2016 season marked a turning point in Kenley Jansen’s career. Coming off a year in which he posted a 1.83 ERA and was a key piece in the team’s run to the NLCS, it was finally Jansen’s turn to get paid for his efforts.

    That January Jansen signed a five year, $80 million dollar contract which was the second largest contract ever for a reliever, only trailing the five year, $86 million dollar contract signed by Aroldis Chapman with the Yankees that same offseason.

    After years of dominance in Dodger blue, Jansen deserved that money. Since his rookie year in 2010, he was virtually unhittable late in games. Also, Jansen seemed to prove his contract’s worth in the 2017 season, posting a 1.32 ERA in 68.1 innings pitched. Once again, his presence was key to a late postseason run for the Dodgers as he helped them break a 29 year World Series appearance drought.

    STRUGGLES

    Memorably, however, Jansen struggled during a few moments of that World Series, most notably in game two when he allowed the Houston Astros to tie the game and send it to extra innings. The Dodgers would lose that game, and eventually the series, but after such a stellar year from Jansen, with just a few postseason mishaps, it was easy to give him the benefit of the doubt.

    Unfortunately, though, Jansen’s 2018 campaign seemed more reminiscent of those postseason mishaps than the 2017 season as a whole.

    Jansen’s pitching was different and less effective in 2018. His velocity was down and his cutter, for the most part, stopped cutting. Sure his numbers could have been worse—he posted a 3.01 ERA and was a 2018 All-Star selection—but he was visibly less dominant than years before.

    Heart issues also slowed him down late in the regular season, and while he worked his way back and was not completely awful in the postseason, his performance wasn’t necessarily one to remember either.

    The same sentiment seems to have carried over to this season as well. While the year is still young, Jansen’s ERA currently sits at 2.61, a far cry from his stronger years.

    Sarah Langs ✔@SlangsOnSports
    Kenley Jansen HR allowed 2015-17 regular season: 15
    Kenley Jansen HR allowed 2018-19 regular season: 14
    8:04 PM - Apr 18, 2019

    So, what will the Dodgers do if Jansen never returns to his pre-2018 form?

    In order to answer that, I’d first like to offer a message to all Dodgers fans: relax. It’s true, Jansen does not appear to be what he used to be, but that doesn’t mean he is completely useless to this team.

    For most other relief pitchers, a 2.61 ERA would not be considered bad by any means. He’s definitely not where he used to be, but Dodgers fans can take comfort in the fact that Jansen does at least seem committed to returning to form.

    Jansen showed up to spring training in February looking healthier than he did in years. He had lost weight and dropped jersey sizes from an XXL to an XL. This was the first step forward in order to have a more successful 2019 season.

    And truthfully, while Jansen has looked shaky at times this season, he is pitching much better than he was at the beginning of last season. He’s already recorded seven saves in seven opportunities, so isn’t he pretty much doing his job?

    Many Dodgers fans seem to have already written Jansen off and called for the front office to sign Craig Kimbrel. Kimbrel would definitely be a welcomed face in this bullpen, but he isn’t absolutely necessary. And if the only motivation for signing Kimbrel is to replace Jansen, then he’s truly not needed.

    Also, it’s important to remember that once the starting rotation is fully healthy, both Julio Urias and Ross Stripling will be headed to the bullpen. Both have looked good in the rotation, and will likely have a positive impact on the Dodgers bullpen going forward.

    So, what should the Dodgers do if Jansen doesn’t return to form? Right now, nothing. If he doesn’t reach his pre-2018 form anytime soon, the Dodgers will probably be alright. Signing Kimbrel would be great, but the move is not vital for this team to succeed.

    Jansen is still a valuable reliever, and he still has a lot to offer to the Dodgers. The front office does not need to panic just yet, and neither do the fans.
     
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    Kimbrel can replace Kelly. And spell Jansen.
    And Kelly can be saved for when we are winning or losing 12 to 1...
     
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    Think of it as my unfinished symphony.
     
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    Harlem Nocturne?
     
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    This is from the comments section in the LAT re. the Kate Smith issue.

    At this rate, we will have a lot less music, films, books and art to digest in the future. Many indiscretions have been committed by the artistic community that should be banished.

    Whether it be Michael Jackson, Roman Polanski, or even the racially insensitive depictions of Stymie and Buckwheat in the Little Rascal comedies, and the German and Japanese bashing by the Three Stooges during WWII.

    Ban them all. We can pretend that our past history never existed. That way we won’t have to learn from it, or understand the context in which it was created.

    And why stop there? I’m sure someone must have said or done something a week ago that offends. What we need is a media/thought police force, scanning everything that has been said or created.

    I would definitely start with banning George Orwell and Ray Bradbury, who had the unfortunate prescience and temerity to warn us that this might happen some day.
     
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    Lol Absolutely
     
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    Kimbrel is insurance to finally be able to shut it down in the 8th instead of :pray:
     
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    Nobody wants to give up a draft pick in order to sign him
     
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    For those that wanted LAD to bring in Gio Gonzalez, predictably the Yanks have canned him. Any takers?
     
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    Anyone else planning on going to this MLB Foodfest? I'm a huge foodie and I have glorious cheat days on Sunday after following a meal plan all week. Needless to say, I will be there this Sunday.

    Some of the items around the league look really intriguing.
     
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    Pass. Kershaw and Ryu are back with Hill around the corner. We are good
     
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    I wanted to go when it was in New York last year but it was sold out. Have fun it looks awesome. Sunday’s are my day too I literally eat pizza and tacos every Sunday.
     
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