Personalities et al.

pre roid rage

 

ok then...this marks the end of my participation in this thread.

 

I still love all you guys.

 

Clearly, the objective in the GT's is to slam other posters.

 

Go Dodgers

 

What I get out of this is that you guys really like Loney! Right??

 

I think being dramatic should be mandated in the game threads tbh

 

You call them stupid. I call them venting. Funny thing is I usually am able compartmentalize the game because I have vented on here. Thus, my family does not have me getting pissed for a day over a game. I used to do that. It made life miserable for everyone around me. If it bothers you, do not read it. I have, and will always be, a reactionary during games. If we are moving to a more docile setting--so be it. As far as the "not a fan" comment....that was tongue-in-cheek. It was meant that way to alleviate tension. Apparently, it failed. It is what it is. Perhaps, I do overreact. Perhaps, the internet police will be coming to get me at some point in the near future. To say that I do not give a shit would be a lie. Obviously, I do. I post here often enough. But, at the end of the day, so be it. There is a reason I am no longer at another sight. I chose to not be a dick to my friends when asked to. I do not plan on starting. But, I am also not going to pretend to like everyone here. So, if you are annoyed and I caused you to miss some sleep or made the game less enjoyable, I do so apologize. However, if we are going to start pointing out things we consider "stupidity" on here--that could be fun. Take care.

 

I like everyone here, but there are plenty of posts in the Game threads that annoy me (the vast overreactions mainly) and Im not the type that gives people a ton of leeway based on being worked up by some event. I also dont buy the comments that everything in every game thread should be taken with a grain of salt. You hit the post reply button, you're saying that's something you believe. I also dont think disagreements, even major ones should be given any thought. It'll happen in any situation where people interact as much as we do.

 

Despite our disagreements, I agree with your last sentiment. Well said.

 

I don't take GT's seriously at all. It's a time for heated passion, camaraderie and good hilarity. It's being at a game with your buddies. And think of the Dodger tradition - back to old Ebbets Field trying to coax the bums on. If you hate Loney or Bills or anyone - even Kemp and Kershaw at the moment - feel free to let 'em have it. Don't hold back. In the GT you are allowed to trade anyone on the team, fire the manager, the GM and anyone else who pisses you off. You'll cheer the other way around when those same bums do well (or, at the very least, a Bronx cheer). Everyone is entitled to a good time - frothing at the mouth - in the GTs. We are all nuts, yes, but at least we are all on the same team!

 

I'm with this, especially the GT argument.

 

That's how it used to be!

I really don't make outlandish comments as far as roster changes. I never tell Ned to DFA Bills or Loney. I never demand immediate trades of our players.

I am more of a "I fucking hope Loney dies in a car crash" type guy. Or a "Nice fucking bunt you fucking idiot".

But then I will get the, "He's been an excellent bunter all year dude. You can't be perfect. It amazes me how you people think."

Or how about a 4 pitch walk....someone will say, "What a fucking pussy."
Be careful, because someone is gonna say, "lol so now he's a pussy? Heaven forbid he gives up a run today."

It is so nit picky and annoying. Just as annoying as the rationals find the "bitchiness". I personally LOVE the fire of SDF. I get such a kick out of it. I could be pissed off as hell about the Dodgers and then IBB or SDF will say something so mean spirited and outlandish that I completely bust out laughing. I just mention those two because those are the most recent to make be laugh out loud. And I know they don't truly mean it, so who cares?

Do you really think we don't know that even the best hitters fail the majority of the time? You don't know anything we don't just because you choose the rational approach. I was thinking about it the other day. When I play baseball or whatever on teams, I am rational because you have to be to be a teammate, a player, or a coach. There is a bigger picture when you are a part of the team. As a FAN, you don't have to be. I can INDEED live and die with every pitch if I want to.

I really don't think many arguments ensue because of conventional vs statistical. Not often at all. It's all about stepping on toes.

 

^^They are called RANTS. Seriously, I figured everyone understood the concept. And we have some of the best ranters in the majors right here: BZ, TB, NZ, IBB, SDF (etc, etc, etc). There's nothing more hilarious when they go off during a game. It's one of the main reasons I check into the game threads. It's a lot better than yelling at the tv.

 

The "rational" approach reminds me of silly James Loney and Chad Billingsley. Players that have no fire and seem like they don't give a shit. Rational approach holds you back.

Be a fucking Matt Kemp or Andre Ethier. I'm more like Dre, cause I'm a dick.

Also, that rational approach reminds me of my parents. Don't be that guy that's like "it's just a game". Chris knows all about that first hand.

 

TB and BPS just took a fatty shit on this thread. Bravo.

 

There is but one person I want to see DFAd...Uribe. But, even I have relegated myself to the belief that he will be played every day. Oh, and I was screaming for Dee to be sent back down for a full season but have eaten my crow as of late,