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There's lolscats, loldogs and I'm stealing this idea from Kizzing Suzy Kolber and lolnfl.
I know I shouldn't take pleasure in the misfortune of others, but the Cardinals don't count as others.
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He should-a hopped before trying to make that catch.
Re: Ah Gordy
How about #1? The Cubs no longer have a strikeout pitching staff, which raises the stakes on the fielding. And we all know how shaky that looked at times, especially in the outfield.
The Cubs were second in the league in strikeouts and third in the league in defensive efficiency. Though I agree Fukudome is a bit short on leg speed to play center.
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it's gonna suck going into 2010 with z, lilly, dumpster, wells...wait, no, that rules.
the IF D isn't bad, imo...and there's a player TBD in the OF that's going to be a major factor in how good or bad it's gonna play.
Re: Ah Gordy
A small outfield should, you would think, help those numbers, but Wrigley does have an outfield with walls made out of brick, which is going to tend to hurt the outfielder's numbers. There's also about 0 foul ground, which I would think would also hurt defensive efficiency.
I think Derrek Lee's catching is probably the biggest factor. In 2003 our DE was 23rd. In 2004, it was 11th (this is with the Alou, Sosa outfield and Aram at 3rd).
Re: Ah Gordy
dlee makes theriot look better than he is.
Re: For aaronb
besides the fact it wasn't blamed...you can't really blame all his woes on his back or collar. he had issues with both, but his contact quality was pure shit.
that and a decline in power...yow.
his D is solid, though. fun player with a bit of pop even with less pop.
the guy came on strong with better contact down the stretch, but it wasn't "classic" hardy by any means...he was poking stuff into the field rather than driving it. it was kinda sad for a kid so young. at least he's finding a way to adapt...that's something.
i wouldn't read too much into his demotion, honestly...it seems to be a shit move by MIL to buy them some time and value on JJ. he came back looking better everywhere but his classic swing, though.
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It's not Caturday yet is it? Let's hope there's more Fails to post. Hoping for a WS without te Yankees and Deadbirds.
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Funny! I need them to win the next two because I have LAD in 5 on the playoff predictions.
Why hating the Cardinals comes easy....
actual headline at the St.Louis Dispatch:
Playing like Cubs
Meltdown in Game 2 of NLDS is reminiscent of the play that characterizes bumbling team in Chicago.
which is linked to this article...
Re: Why hating the Cardinals comes easy....
Bernie Miklasz is a fucking tool. I hope the lolcatz eat his eyes.
Re: Why hating the Cardinals comes easy....
Eat your heart out, Atlanta... these are the worst fans in baseball. I hate Cardinal fans far more than I hate the actual Cardinals.
Re: Why hating the Cardinals comes easy....
Well, I have to smile. I know the reason he's lashing out at the Cubs is because of how angry and sad he is about the Cardinals. Puts a little spring in my step.
Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
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Pat Burrell love aside, I got to agree with that point.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
If OF defense doesn't matter, there's a guy who's even better than Burrell named Jake Fox.
But this isn't about being good anymore - it's about saving face.
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"If OF defense doesn't matter, there's a guy who's even better than Burrell named
Jake Fox."
Really? Cheaper sure, but better?
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
Considering age and salary - definitely a better bargain/bet.
Better production in 2010? Flip a coin.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
I would wager Burrell has a better OPS next year than Jake Fox, yes.
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OK, but that would mostly be a result of Burrell's better OBP. They're likely to slug about the same and probably have similar batting averages. If there's anyone this side of Adam Dunn who is as bad on outfield defense as Fox, it's Burrell. But like I said, if it's going to be close, which it should, why not go with the younger, cheaper guy who already happens to be in your organization? The money you swap Bradley for could be someone who's overpriced but brings something to the team we don't already have. There are plenty of bad contracts out there. Michael Young?
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
True, but we don't necessarily have to fill the outfield spot with whoever we get for Bradley.
Gary Matthews Jr is another potential target, I'd think.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
Texas seems like a more likely destination than Tampa to me; the Tampa speculation just seems like it started because it had interest in MB last year, when he was coming off his career year and not getting sent home two weeks before the season ended.
And as a target, Young as a 2B - obviously more expensive than Burrell - but fits into the Cubs' configuration much better than Burrell.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
michael young is their default team captain and the face of the organization.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
But Young is owed a ton of money ($64 million over the next four years) and Rangers owner Tom Hicks is in financial trouble. MLB has loaned him money and they are pressuring him to sell and/or reduce expenses. Trading an expensive Young for a less expensive Milton Bradley may make financial sense, even if it doesn't make baseball sense.
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ah yeah...the hicks/money thing.
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It's not perfect, but it seems more logical to me than Tampa. I'm sure there's some Bradley opposition in Texas, but in terms of the money they need to save, it seems like a no-brainer, especially if the guy they get back is someone who can actually play baseball.
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There's a general feeling in Dallas that the major difference between the 2008 and 2009 offenses (first and seventh, down .7 runs/game) was the absence of Bradley. I am not sure how much that comes from management, though.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
Gary Matthews Jr is another potential target, I'd think.
Please no.
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
Texas isn't going to trade Michael Young who played with broken bones in his hand with a slim playoff chances the year before to get back Milton Bradley back who faked injuries to protect his stats.
Young even came back from a hamstring injury early at the end of the season this year to play the final week.
Michael Young will give you the shirt off his back to help a team, Milton Bradley will steal your money and sit on the bench whenever he feels like it. Geee who do you think Texas wants on their roster?
Besides the comments about missing Bradley in Texas forget one fact. Josh Hamilton was injured this year and Marlon Byrd and Nelson Cruz more than made up for the absence of Bradley. Going from 32 HR and 132 RBI from Hamilton to 10 HR, and 54 RBI is what is missing in Texas not a mental case named Bradley.
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Rangers | Not interested in Bradley
Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:09:19 -0700
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports the Texas Rangers aren't interested in Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley because he told reporter Gil LeBreton that he could have played at times last year but opted to sit out to make his stats look better for potential suitors in free agency. That didn't sit well with some players and management, especially when 3B Michael Young was playing with broken fingers on each hand.
For some reason it hasn't penetrated Ron Washington's thick skull that Milton Bradley was playing him for a fool, just like he does everyone else.... "I aint never had a problem with Milton because I was always honest with him," Washington said. "If I didn't like what he was doing, I let him know. I didn't let anything fester with Milton."
Re: Neyer on a Bradley for Burrell trade
Well if the theory is to trade Young for Bradley, that wouldn't be much of a problem. Sometimes your bosses (in this case a failing owner or maybe MLB) make you do things you don't particularly want to do, such as dump a very popular player on a bad contract for a reasonably popular player on a shorter bad contract.
I think the Washington quote is another pretty telling indictment of Pinheads ability to run a clubhouse, and he's not the first guy to say it.
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edit nvm... I'm tired of Milton Bradley.
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I know how you get all upset when I use facts and all, but here's a couple that disprove your ridiculous argument.
2008 Rangers CF: 25HR's 117 RBI's
2009 Rangers CF: 21HR's 94 RBI's
You're missing 96 RBI's. Any idea why? Could it be that they had about 350 less men on base in 2009?
Chip Caray Still an Idiot
Re: LolCardinals
per CarrieMuskat tweet: Jeff Samardzija to start Fri night for Mexicali in season opener v Hermosillo. Iowa's Bobby Dickerson to manage
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good one.
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Hey that's really great. Nice video.
I always thought PNC had a terrible angle to watch balls and strikes, I wonder if this has anything to do with it.
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I wish we could see more shots from behind home plate, too.
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Re: Yanks/Twins
That was an awful, awful call. The ump was 20 feet away, right on the line, right on top of the play.
One more reason to add some form of real instant replay to baseball.
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Just give each team 1 or 2 challenges a game.
There is absolutely no reason a playoff game (or any game, for that matter) should be decided, or possibly decided, by an obviously bad call.
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To me that's like saying "there's absolutely no reason any game should be decided by an obviously bad pitch".
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Well... maybe the team could use their one or two challenges on pitches?
I just hate when bad calls have an obvious impact on an outcome of a game.
Would the Twins have won last night if that call was correct? We will never know, but it very possibly could have made the difference in that game. And there are very easy ways to avoid such situations.
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Not that I was trying to sucker you, but had the calls in the playoffs been correct, the Twins couldn't have possibly won Friday night since they'd be watching the game from their living rooms.
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True enough... but that, imo, just strengthens the argument for some kind of instant replay/challenge system.
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Not really. There's human error on made by batters, there's human error made by pitchers and fielders and there is human error made by umpires. Why is the last so egregious when the others are acceptable? That doesn't seem logical to me. They all can obviously have an impact on a given game. It makes as much sense as giving the pitchers or batters a mulligan.
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Actually, it doesn't. We go to games to watch two teams of athletes compete, and the ability to consistently execute is a huge part of that competition. When we see the umpires fail to execute--worse when we see that failure decide the outcomes of games--it interferes with what we are really there to see: baseball being played.
That doesn't mean that I don't understand that it is just human error, but if we can quickly and unobtrusively prevent or correct some of those umpire mistakes, why not do it?
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That doesn't mean that I don't understand that it is just human error, but if we can quickly and unobtrusively prevent or correct some of those umpire mistakes, why not do it?
1. We know from the NFL, and this experiment with HR's that we cannot quickly and unobtrusively correct some mistakes. It's this type of pandering to outside interests that has given us the 210 minute football game and baseball game.
2. The umpires judgment is part of the game and it has been for over a hundred years. These umpires, in theory, are the best in the world. They've worked their way up from the minor leagues, beat out thousands of other umpires and introducing further instantaneous review not only will belittle them, it's possible it will affect their performance.
3. It's just lame.
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I guess what I really took issue with was you claiming that mistakes made by players and mistakes made by umpires were equivalent.
'Cause I actually don't care that much about the replay thing. I occasionally enjoy my umpire-fueled outrage. This was a bit of argument for argument's sake, I guess. On my list of things that piss me off in baseball, blown calls by umpire is way, way down the list, far below jumbotrons and Sam Zell.
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Well, the best in the world flat out blew that call.
Instant replay is not the reason for the 210 minute game...a gazillion commercial breaks lengthens the game.
I'd rather have the right call.
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Like charlie, I completely disagree that human error by the umpires is equivalent to human error by the players.
I also don't think that NFL replay really makes games that much longer, nor do I feel that replay at all disrupts the flow of the game.
I want the players, and not the umpires, to decide the outcome of the game as much as possible.
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Maybe Instant Replay could be corporately sponsored. That way they lessen the between innings ads and don't lose any revenue because the additional time spent on replays is paid for.
"Remember, as we're checking to see if the umpire was blind, don't forget to stop in Pearl Vision for your own eyesight needs."
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Seriously, have you guys learned nothing from the NFL experience?
Instant replay in the NFL does not make sure all the calls are correct. It doesn't make sure the 'correct' team wins. It arbitrarily changes some calls, but not the most important calls of the game. It hasn't added really anything to the game, other than 8 minutes. They still blow calls. They still don't even correct the calls that they blow even if it gets reviewed. The vast majority of missed and subjective calls still stand. And just like in any sport, in particular ones with relatively infrequent scoring, one play can change the entire outcome of the game, and you probably don't realize it when it happens.
Yes, they would reverse an occasional call, but it won't make your team any more likely to win.
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I'm sure that reversing the Matt Forte fumble at the Seahawks 2 yard line had no bearing on the Bears' 25-19 win....
It's there, it doesn't have to take "8 minutes" for every replay, and if it can get the right calls made even some of the time, it's worth it.
I agree to disagree TRN.
Cocktail napkin stuff...me likee
next: Bradley for Detroit's Jeremy Bonderman (opposed to previous speculation of an Ordonez swap). Bradley could DH some platooning with Ordonez between RF/DH.
MLive.com (Michigan site)/Patrick Hayes
Right Field: The outfield needs a makeover, and it's going to start here. Trade Jeremy Bonderman to the Cubs for Milton Bradley. Both make roughly $10 million per year. Bradley is signed for one more year than Bonderman, but the Cubs are desperate to get rid of him, so it's conceivable they'd pay that final year if the Tigers take him.
Jim Leyland is known for working well with head cases. Gary Sheffield didn't produce in Detroit, but he didn't make waves either. So what you say? Well, in NY he was calling Derek Jeter "not all the way black" and Joe Torre a slave master. He's had nothing negative to say about his Detroit tenure. Bradley is not as crazy as Sheff, this can work.
Before signing with the Cubs, Bradley had a career-year in Texas, with a .999 OPS. Once he escapes the racism in Wrigleyville and comes to the more laid back environment in Detroit, he'll be just fine.
And for those who think Bonderman's still young and can bounce back? You might be right. But it's time to get some of the Seay/Lyon/Bonderman radio-controlled car driving crowd out of here, you know? The Starter: Milton Bradley
DH: Magglio Ordonez needs to be moved out of the outfield. Milton Bradley in right is not much of an upgrade defensively, but he does move a little better at this point in his career. Magglio can be the full-time DH and look for him to have a good season. The Starter: Ordonez
Re: Cocktail napkin stuff...me likee
Can't say I'm entirely opposed to that trade--at least Bonderman is still young and could improve. However, does that improve the Cubs at all? It leaves us with an hole to fill in the outfield and the lineup (I'm all for a Fox/Hoffpauir combo, but Lou doesn't seem to be open to that), and it doesn't actually improve our rotation which already features Z, Lilly, Dempster, Wells, Marshall/Gorzo/Samardzija/Caridad. I suppose Bonderman has more upside than Marshall, but I'd like to see Sean get another shot--especially if getting Bonderman means we'd have to pay Chone Figgins or the like.
Re: Cocktail napkin stuff...me likee
"However, does that improve the Cubs at all?"
...no, especially with 4 SP already here worth a damn.
it ties money up while improving nothing that needs improving. actually, the idea of bonderman improving anything would be weird to me at this point. bradley can actually do positive stuff on the field. he had a down season, but it wasn't pathetic like some of the names being brought up for possible cubs milton-dumping partners.
my opinion...hendry needs to cut the cubs' losses on their bad dog they thought they wanted and just try to save some loot to put toward someone else they can actually use.
they are in a position to eat 5m a year on the guy and just call it a lesson learned...maybe less.
bradley at least has upside to a manager/team who can actually be bothered to manage what they're signing themselves up for.
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If Bradley is so valuable, as you claim, the Cubs will have no problem getting something nice in return for a trade. Right?
Of course KC & now Texas have told the press to fuck off at the mention of Bradley and the season isn't even over yet. Interesting.
Nobody wants him.
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i have no doubt that if the cubs want to get rid of bradley to someone at the other team's cost of 4-6m per year for 2 years they will have no trouble doing so.
no, it won't be 29 other teams like it should for that price, but it will be more than 1 or 2, i'd imagine.
and yes, someone wants him at that price. the guy is a big baby, not a broken down ex-ballplayer. it'll take a manager that can actually be bothered to put on a shirt, come out of his office, and interact with him, though. the guy is a lot of work and you have to put the work in.
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Why do you always put the burden of coping with Milton on everyone else? Is it just because he is what he is, so every team must just deal with it? That any team that signs him must rip apart their entire world just to make Milton happy?
I say fuck that, Milton was the one preaching how the old Milton was in the past, how he would try harder for a team that commits to him. It wasn't the Cubs saying they would just accept him for who he was. It was Milton saying all the nice bullet points so he could get a contract with no intention of ever changing his behavior.
Milton was the one making the promises about his behavior not the Chicago Cubs. Milton is responsible for his behavior and no one else.
At what point do you figure it out Crunch that Milton needs to control his own behavior?
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you seem to think a manager doesn't have a responsibility to manage his personnel for some reason...especially one that comes with a known history and handling instructions.
did milton just develop these problems? no. do people know what's up when you bring him around? yes.
he is work. if you want a milton you have to work. you have to put a shirt on, get out of your office, and hold the baby's hand. that's what you do when you get a milton. it's not a mystery. it's not news. it's what you do when you get a milton.
just because you expect and want a guy to man up doesn't mean he will. at what point do you figure out the world doesn't work in a "pull your own weight" manner no matter how much you do?
if you bring a milton...a sheffield...a jeff kent...a sammy sosa...etc. to your team...you have to WORK with these babies a lot more than you would with other players. this is nothing remotely new. you can be disgusted with it all you want, it doesn't change that the operating instructions involve massive inputs other players don't need. what milton does is nothing new. nothing new at all. hell, you were pointing to these issues before and when he got signed...it sure isn't news to you.
hendry/lou committed to a wild player that acts like a baby and he was set loose in the clubhouse without babying the baby. no one should be surprised what happened especially when he's borderline when he is babied.
milton is responsible for his own actions, but this team is bigger than milton. we got a guy making 3-4 million to do the hard work. milton is hard work. this is the kinda crap that got dave miley fired in CIN.
Re: LolCardinals
I agree with you Crunch on the role a manager should play, but I don't think any of us knows what went on behind closed doors between Bradley and Piniella.
I know that early in the season, Piniella engaged Bradley, but I don't know if that included "holding his hand." Eventually, whatever relationship existed between the two deteriorated leading to Piniella famously calling Bradley a "piece of shit." Toward the end of the season, Piniella made the comment that it seemed the best way to deal with Bradley was to keep his distance.
As you've mentioned in the past, every player is different and has different needs. A successful manager has to treat the player based on that player's needs. A "one-size-fits-all" approach doesn't work in the locker room or the corporate office.
However, there are some players (and some employees) who can't be managed. I think Bradley is one of them. He has had problems at just about every stop he has made, including at those where the manager said they got along.
So I think blaming Piniella for not handling Bradley correctly is a little unfair. It doesn't appear that there is any way to handle him correctly.
Re: LolCardinals
So I think blaming Piniella for not handling Bradley correctly is a little unfair. It doesn't appear that there is any way to handle him correctly.
You've got a point to a degree, but we're not talking about a black or white scenario. There's only one clubhouse that has been known to have turned against Bradley and that's been Lou's. Also, when Lou had his tirade he said, paraphrasing "I've been letting it go on for a while now, and I'm tired of it". So you can see that he was doing it both before and after.
Lou failed at his job in pretty much every possible way in 2009. Essentially he repeated the behavior that got him out of Tampa. Manage for a couple of years, and if everything doesn't go right, throw up your hands and say "what can I do?". Well, do your job, Lou, that's what you can do.
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TRN -- I think Bradley has disrupted other locker rooms in the past. In 2004 Bradley was causing problems in the Cleveland locker room during Spring Training. After not hustling in a Spring Training game, Bradley and Eric Wedge got into a verbal sparring match and Bradley was traded before the season started.
The next year in Los Angeles, Bradley verbally went after Jeff Kent (calling him a racist) and was subsequently traded to Oakland.
In the past, Bradley was traded before he could become a distraction in the clubhouse. Piniella had to put up with his crap for the entire season. I can't argue that Piniella handled Bradley correctly, but history would suggest there is no way to handle Bradley that doesn't result in problems.
Re: LolCardinals
well jeff kent...ummmm...
jeff kent is kinda "special" himself. you could count his friends in baseball on 1 hand and i think he prefers it that way.
not trying to excuse milton calling out another player to the press...that's kinda bush...but jeff kent is ummm...yeah. racist might be a bit too far, but he's got a smug superiority complex thing...only kent is confident as hell in his, not edgy as hell like milton's.
Re: LolCardinals
People get in arguments all the time.
You've got a pretty big factual error in your summary. This is the first time that Bradley didn't last a season with a team - other than the Pads who knew they were getting him as a rental and didn't have a DH slot for him following his ACL surgery.
Re: LolCardinals
I worded that poorly. I knew that Bradley lasted more that a season with his previous teams. My point was that once the problems arose in Cleveland and LA, he was traded quickly rather than allowed to disrupt the clubhouse.
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Yes, but he was traded for guys like Zach Day, Franklin Guiterrez and Andre Either.
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Gary Sheffield
Jeff Kent
Sammy Sosa
Milton Bradley
Which of these is not like the other?
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To channel Dennis Green: "Milton was who we THOUGHT he was!"
If Bradley's behavior was a surprise to anyone, that's their fault for being an ignorant rube. He's a selfish dick, and has always been a selfish dick. This year, he was a selfish dick who couldn't drive in runs -- that, too, is not new.
And, yes, stat-heads, RBIs do matter. For anyone who ever watched Corey Patterson bat with the bases loaded -- certain hitters choke with men on base -- they get over-anxious, expand the strike zone, swing a bad pitches, or, in MB's case, hope for a walk and take a called 3rd strike. Check out MB's BA with RISP.
That he was able to scam Hendry into a $30MM deal is Hendry's fault for being a naive fool. That Milton couldn't perform when passionate fans were watching was, well, ultimately predictable.
Hendry is a fault here. Milton was the same guy he has always been, and Lou couldn't be expected to magically make him a good guy and supportive teammate.
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I'll see your Bradley plus Clutch-hitting and raise you politics.
But seriously, I agree. Bradley is a dick. Hendry is a dunderhead for signing him. Find a way to trade him and let's move on.
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You know, I pretty much have to agree with the assessment that Bradley didn't do shit with runners on base in 2009... but when I was looking up team MVP I noticed something interesting:
Clutch: "A measurement of how much better or worse a player does in high leverage situations than he would have done in a context neutral environment."
Soriano: 1.62
Bradley: -.03
Fukudome: -.55
Scales: -.80
Theriot: -1.08
Fontenot: -1.33
Lee: -1.45
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DLee 2009:
2 outs/RISP: 59 PA, 3HR, 28 RBI, .320/.424/.1024
Late and Close: 97 PA, 5HR, 8 RBI, .302/.381/.512
2 outs/RISP:58 PA, 1 HR, 10 RBI, .203/.379/.311
Late and Close: 74 PA, 0 HR, 4 RBI, .193/.361/.246
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That is a lame stat. Like whoa.
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I know there's been a lot of stat voodoo going on with defense and a player's defensive abilities lately, what's the current, best stat for player defense at a position?
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When questioned on UZR, Lichtman said the standard deviation was like 5, if memory serves. So you can be 99% confident that the scores reflect the actual players values within +- margin of 15. The vast majority of players scores are between 15 and -15.
It's pretty crap.
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A conversation about UZR and standard deviation, on a discussion board
I had no idea the standard deviations were that extreme.
Defensive metrics really do suck...
No, that's the standard deviation for the each position, not the standard deviation for repeated measurement of a a player. Of course if you take +/- 3 sd of the population it includes pretty much the whole population, but that's not what your interested in. I don't know what the correct value is, but this ain't it.
Re: UZR
Hmmm.... looking at UZR/150 distribution of OUTFIELDERS for the last 3 years worth of statistics (rounded to the nearest 5), you see a nice bell curve distribution.
Actually you see a valley in the middle which usually indicates two seperate bell curves overlapped. This isn't too surprising as teams will have those Adam Dunn-style outfielders who are out their because they slug the ball and outfielders who are playing because of their plus-defense. This should present itself as two overlapping bell curves, one just below the zero mark and one just above and that's what you see.
I won't dig into this anymore and I have no reason to doubt this Lichtman feller, I'm sure he's way more involved with this stuff than I am, but I'm satisfied enough with it to use UZR for my own purposes.
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One more thought: One COULD think of the Adam Dunns of the world and the BJ Uptons of the world as two separate groups: Offensive outfielders and defensive outfielders. If you were to do that and determine deviance for each group independently I think you would find far less deviance from the mean.
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Oh what do you know, Cubster? Go back to your day job.
--- Ducks, puts on Cardinals cap, runs.
Russell had a severe hamstring last year while with the A's system, forcing him to miss the first half of 2014. I've even wondered if his injury last year was a component of Billy Beane putting him on the trade market. He was quoted saying that last year's injury was a 10 out of 10 when it happened. Last night he said his hamstring soreness was a 1/1.5 out of 10. Hamstring injuries are tricky though, so I'd expect the medical team to be overly cautious here.
...I want to reinforce the observation that there was no sea of red in the crowd. The usual Cardinal fans roaming the stadium were few and far between.
Also, almost every 2 strike pitch brought the fans to their feet. Good for those in knee rehab.
"1st team hit hit 6HR in a game in the postseason." rises above obvious...i checked it with the official fact-finding commission of Douche, Douche, and Douchestein. they agreed with you, but they're a bunch of f'n douches so who cares?
btw, the cubs are 2-1 in the post-season series.
I should be able to watch the game on the NFL replay app, whatever that thing is called. I've got it on my iPad. This is the first year I haven't forced myself to somehow watch every game - no I take that back, last year was - in quite some time. Last year was so unbearable, no pun intended.
You make some good points about Cutler, and I was a holdout defender of Cutler for a long time. I gave up on him a bit after one too many dumb interceptions, but last year doesn't count. Trestman was the worst coach in Bears history.
Nice little reportage there!. I think you're older than me. Considerably older. Maybe several generations. Working out is so essential, especially as age kicks in, isn't it? I still lift weights, and so I'm confident that when I get to be at the hip breaking age, mine won't be a statistic. But I have a ways to go for that to be a concern.
What was impressive to me is that the Cubs won despite poor base running, several defensive miscues, Russell leaving due to injury, Arrieta having an off game and getting knocked out early, and Rondon giving up 2 runs in the 9th. If they can win a game like that...
I was there too. The crowd was absolutely electric. People were standing for every big and semi-big moment, from the first inning on. It felt incredibly strange and exhilarating to see the Cubs (the Chicago bleepin' Cubs!) score playoff insurance runs on the Cardinals. What a game. One to remember.
14 in attendance. What's the record for attendance in the fall? I guess I should ask what the record attendance listed is in one of your recaps.
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Not many card fans
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What GAO Found
The Census Bureau (Bureau) generally followed most key practices for a sound study plan in designing the three initial field tests. However, some practices were only partially followed. For example, the test designs varied for four practices related to design process management. Good management of the design process can help managers identify factors that can affect the quality of a test, such as potential risk of delays and challenges to the lines of communication. For example, the Bureau generally followed one of the practices for design process management--identifying clear reporting relationships--for only one of the test designs. The Bureau partially followed this practice for another test design, and did not follow it for the third.
The Bureau has already begun incorporating lessons learned from its initial field test designs. These lessons include obtaining internal expert review, and conducting reviews after each test to learn additional lessons. The Bureau has also recognized the importance of keeping design team leaders informed about key design elements. Yet the Bureau has not finalized planned revisions to the team leader handbook, which could help implement this lesson.
Additionally, the Bureau is realigning field test governance structures to improve communication and accountability. It has already taken such steps as identifying one point of contact for each test. However, GAO found that the Bureau needs to set timelines and milestones to formalize other restructuring proposals for managing field tests, such as creating a field test management team. Having a formalized proposal and guidance revisions will better position the Bureau to improve accountability, communication, and the monitoring of its test design processes. While lessons the Bureau identified should help it better design future field tests, it has not consistently documented these lessons learned. Documenting lessons can help reduce the risk of repeating prior deficiencies that may lead to test development delays, and can reinforce lessons learned. Given the long time frames involved in planning the census, documentation is essential to ensure lessons are incorporated into future tests.
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The Bureau is continuing its early testing efforts to prepare for the decennial. These tests must be well designed to produce useful information about how to implement the 2020 Census. The Bureau has completed the designs of three field tests. GAO was asked to monitor the Bureau's testing for the 2020 Census.
This report (1) determines the extent to which the Bureau followed key practices for a sound study plan in designing the earliest 2020 Decennial Census field tests, and (2) identifies what lessons were learned that may help improve future tests. To meet these objectives, GAO first selected 25 key practices for a sound research plan after reviewing its program evaluation literature. GAO then compared Bureau field test design documents for its three initial tests to these practices. GAO also examined where the Bureau had not followed key practices, identified actions needed to address them, and interviewed officials about lessons learned.
What GAO Recommends
GAO recommends that the Secretary of Commerce (1) finalize field test management revisions in the team leader handbook, (2) set a timeline and milestones for formalizing proposed field test management restructuring and guidance revisions, and (3) document lessons learned from designing initial field tests. The Department of Commerce concurred with GAO's findings and recommendations, and provided minor technical comments, which were included in the final report.
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Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Open
Comments: When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Recommendation: To improve the Bureau's process of designing its census field tests for the 2020 Census, the Secretary of Commerce should require the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs who oversees the Economics and Statistics Administration, as well as the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, to (1) finalize planned revisions that focus on field test management in the team leader handbook, (2) set a timeline and milestones for formalizing proposed field test management restructuring and guidance revisions, and (3) document lessons learned from designing initial field tests.
Agency Affected: Department of Commerce
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(From the article) If you are aware of your vulnerabilities and stay laser-focused on your True North, you won't fall into these traps. If you develop self-awareness, build your support team, and follow your values, you can stay on track and avoid these pitfalls.
Graeme Reid's curator insight, August 31, 1:11 AM
If you develop self-awareness, build your support team, and follow your values, you can stay on track and avoid these pitfalls.
Lay Leng Low's curator insight, September 5, 9:27 PM
Very useful categorization of why leaders lose their way.
The increased connection among the English under Queen Elizabeth I contributed to a revival of England's commercial and cultural activity.
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(From the article): Is your organization in need of a turnaround? By showing commitment to the organization and taking steps to increase connection, you can boost morale and inspire the teamwork needed to restore your organization to greatness.
There is every reason to take advantage of your morning routines. Because we are always more productive after we wake up, taking advantage of the morning will prove beneficial in the short and long term.
Via Daniel Watson
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(From the article): Create a list of the most important tasks you want to accomplish during the day. Having a list or a schedule will keep you aware and prepare you for the challenges of the day. Besides, it makes you better structured and less anxious about how the day will turn out.
When you're truly invested in your message, you don't have to shout.
Via Bobby Dillard
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(From the article): To increase your chances of resonating, ask, "Is this the appropriate time to deliver this idea? Is there anything already being discussed that I can connect my own idea to in order to give it context?"
Your voice is your single greatest possession as a leader. It's what allows you to mobilize and direct your team, and ultimately it's how you build a body of work you can be proud of. If your work matters to you, make the effort to cultivate a voice that resonates, and you'll find your influence multiplying in ways you never expected.
Katherine Bryant's curator insight, September 14, 2:19 PM
Great summary here of how to truly communicate with your team. My favourite is the advice to "Be empathetic" :Decide to choose empathy over easier, short-cut optionsIdentify a time when you've experienced a similar eventRecall how that event affected you and relive the emotionsThen act based upon your newfound understanding
Taking a few moments before communicating an idea to walk through these four steps will help you connect more deeply with your team.
Joseph Palumbo, MBA,'s curator insight, September 14, 8:56 PM
Absolutely agree, when you have world class products and services, you are not selling, You feel compelled to tell others, for their benefit.
Most teams and companies do a poor job balancing the short term and long term focus. I see this without exception in most sectors and regions.
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(From the article): The whole point of having a vision and strategy is to provide teams with a framework and context for thinking about the longer-term future of their business. A good strategy for the future should make people comfortable about setting priorities, as well as making choices, decisions, and tradeoffs in the short-term.
An effective strategy also provides teams and leaders with the courage and confidence to invest in a desirable future that they have outlined and articulated in advance, even when, perhaps especially whenthey have some turbulence and inconsistencies in their short-term performance.
However, it seems that even teams and companies who have a sound strategy have a tough time trusting it, relying on it, and using it to empower themselves to better juggle their long-term and short-term initiatives.
Here are 15 signs that show you are doing well in life even though you don't think so!
Via Sandra Brevett
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(From the article): Perhaps you've lost your job, or your marriage just ended, or you failed to pass an exam and now you are simply feeling helpless and defeated. Winston Churchill once said: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loosing enthusiasm." Today I want to remind you why, even though you may be feeling a bit like a failure, you are most definitely not. Here are 15 signs that show you are doing well in life even though you don't think so!
Mark Wilhelms's curator insight, September 22, 2:28 PM
Winston Churchill once said: "Success consists of going from failure to failure without loosing enthusiasm." Today I want to remind you why, even though you may be feeling a bit like a failure, you are most definitely not.
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Six ways to bring us closer together.
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(From the article): People crave connection and intimacy in all realms of their lives, including at work. It's a critical source of empathy and tolerance — the glue that keeps relationships, projects, and organizations together. Leaders should do more to encourage it.
We all have different definitions for success and they're all equally important. But we can't attain achievements of any kind without making investments in the most important asset we have – ourselves.
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We are unable to take care of our businesses, employees, and families - if we do not take care of ourselves.
(From the article): If something happened and it was all over tomorrow, would you be happy with the way you spent your last night/week/year? It's a question I often ask myself because if I don't, I will stay and work and let life pass by.
We can have both, but must make the investment in ourselves to make it happen.
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It makes you feel helpless.
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It's possible to stay informed about the news and remain positive and focused on your own work, but only if you control your news consumption instead of letting it control you.
This is a great question. If you answer it honestly.
Your answer could lead to your success or demise as a leader. It could be the key factor in your personal and family relationships.
So, let's ask it again. Do you play well with others?
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A great question indeed!
(From the article): When asking for input the rules are that the person receiving the ideas cannot judge or critique the ideas. He must just listen and say "thank you." The person giving the ideas must focus on the future — not the past.
This is a quick and easy process that helps teams improve and helps team members become better team players. Try it for yourself and see!
Building trust and influence can be difficult when you lead those who are older than you. But Scott Savage shares three helpful tips.
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(From the article) Honor those who have gone before you.
In a 2010 leadership talk at the Catalyst Conference, author Craig Groeschel challenged next-generation leaders to honor their elders. He said, "Because the younger generation is entitled to so much, they do not honor well."
Honoring those who are older than you is difficult because we often confuse honor and respect. According to Craig, "Respect is earned, honor is given." Many of our parents have done things that cost them respect in our eyes, but they are still our parents. Your supervisor may not seem like the most respectable person, but they hold a place in your life that deserves honor.
Honoring can be as simple as being unselfish. When I present to an audience that is dominated by an older population, I dress differently than if I was speaking to a group dominated by peers. I want to honor their tradition of dressing up. In leadership meetings, I look to spotlight older leaders in my organization who embody the kind of values I am working to introduce. It's easy to praise another younger leader, but praising someone like me is expected. Honoring and praising my elders is unexpected and powerful.
How do you lead when you're not the boss? It's hard enough to lead when you are in charge. What are the other options? If you've wondered this, I've got good news for you.
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(From the article): You don't need to wait for permission to influence your organization for the better. When you invest yourself in the success of the organization, the people in it and the people it serves, your influence can be an incredible gift, regardless of your level of authority.
Candy Weiman's curator insight, September 14, 3:06 PM
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I like the 3 questions to ask as a leader:(when no one is asking your opinion)
1. What are you working on that you' re excited about ?
2. What next?
3. What are your concerns?
People always want to talk about their own stuff and when you show interest, they open up.
The object again I will say is being genuine. Others notice that.
Fearful about taking those first steps? Others have felt the same way. They've written whole books about it.
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Here are four books that probably should be on your desk today. Better yet....read them.
(From the article): Get this book. It was instrumental in helping me find the guts to start my own business, so it has a special place in my heart. Danielle LaPorte is equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass. A sampling of her edgy, contrarian business advice might include: Life balance is a myth; being well rounded is highly overrated; and what looks like fear might actually be excitement. This book is organized into 16 sections, and each one is a loving, inspired, no-nonsense call to action to get your s*** together and get started.
Forget frequency and concentrate on these two factors instead.
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(From the article): There were some surprises, namely that taking a midmorning break was better than sitting nose to the grindstone until lunch. The researchers found that the closer the break was taken to the time the worker actually woke up, the more it increased the benefits of alertness early in the day by providing more energy, motivation, and concentration. This squares with other studies that say you should take a coffee break midmorning rather than right when you get to the office. That's one of the peak times when your body is producing cortisol, the hormone responsible for being alert.
Their findings also ran contrary to a 1995 study that revealed taking a break outside the office is better. Although "being away" is one of the primary conditions for a restorative context, they write, it wasn't enough of a factor to make resource replenishment noticeably significant with this group.
Overall, the researchers did find that respondents reported fewer headaches, or eyestrain and lower back pain after the breaks. They also said they felt increased job satisfaction and decreased emotional exhaustion, "evidence that resource recovery over workday breaks can have a critical impact on employee health and work outcomes."
Each of us has the potential to become a uniquely strong leader. While we may need help unlocking the door, each of us carries the seeds of leadership within us.
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The key to unlocking and tapping into our leadership potential is getting to know our true selves. We do not become leaders by forcing ourselves to meet other people's expectations. Our true leadership grows out of our true selves.
How would you like a magic way to influence people to do whatever you want them to do?
This technique uses win-win psychology. It gives you the power to arrange events to your satisfaction. It puts almost any resource or person at your service to help you get whatever you want. It gets you the helpful counsel of leaders
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How do you ask good questions as a leader? This article helps to identify the kinds of questions that leaders need to master and ask!
(From the article): The most common mistake in asking questions is to ask a closed question when you actually want the other person to expound. For example, " Will you tell me about your vacation?" This is technically a closed question, designed for a yes or no answer. Fortunately, in our culture, most people will give you a polite answer even when you ask the wrong type of question.
Asking the correct type and style of question makes it easier for the people around you to provide the appropriate answer. When you ask wise questions, others will applaud your insight and your understanding, even when they are doing most of the talking. Sincere questions are a great conversation starter. Good questions are good for everyone involved.
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Is there a time to think like an owner? Owners consider the broader needs of the business.
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(From the article): The point is that the process of searching for conviction can be very challenging. The contextual factors and considerations are changing all the time; competitors take significant actions; products get commoditized, and so on. In addition, different people looking at the same situation may come to different points of view about what should be done. To cope with all these factors, leaders need to perform analysis, seek advice and input from others, debate alternatives, and generally ruminate. Much of the time, this process may feel like a grind.
While you're going through this grind, you don't always need to know exactly what to do; you don't always need to have the answers. However, as a leader, you do need to be constantly striving to get to a level of conviction on key issues. How do you do this? You and your team need to focus your efforts on taking the necessary steps that will help get you to a sound judgment.
With practice, you will learn to understand yourself better and increasingly learn what conviction feels like. As you search for it, you will get better at gearing your efforts to work in a way that will help you get to that feeling. Leaders don't look for excuses for why they can't act like an owner. Instead, they embrace the challenge of ownership and encourage their teams to do the same.
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An age-old answer to information overload.
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I found this article to be very helpful. I need to implement some of these strategies in my life.
(From the article): We are still learning how to live in this information ecosystem, and how to build the ecosystem for humans rather than for the information. We will get better at it—as humans, and as builders of technology. And in the mean time, reading books again will help.
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Tens of thousands of immigrants previously already sent home could also apply to come back into the U.S. and plead with a judge to be allowed to stay — though immigration officials said the number that end up winning their cases will be small.
"This is a substantial reform of how Border Patrol and ICE do business," said Sean Riordan, senior staff attorney for the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties. "If the agencies implement the agreement fully, never again should families be driven apart based on immigration-enforcement practices that rely upon misinformation, deception and coercion."
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Homeland Security officials said they don't tolerate coercion or deception, but said the new procedures will ensure it doesn't happen in either of the two agencies charged with immigration enforcement.
"In an effort to address the issues raised in this litigation, both agencies have agreed to supplement their existing procedures to ensure that foreign nationals fully comprehend the potential consequences of returning voluntarily to Mexico," said Marsha Catron, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security.
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The government must also maintain a toll-free hotline that gives information about voluntary departure, and will be required to let lawyers have access to immigrants in detention, the ACLU said.
Homeland Security officials estimate that about 30,000 immigrants were subject to voluntary departure during the period covered by the settlement. It's not clear how many of them will qualify to petition to come back to the U.S., but the government anticipates it will be a small fraction.
The agreement stems from a 2013 lawsuit that argued the government was illegally pressuring immigrants to take voluntary departure, which means giving up their rights to make their case to an immigration judge.
Some immigrants choose voluntary departure because being officially deported or "removed," in legal terms, carries stiff penalties such as a longtime bar from legally returning to the U.S.
Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, which was one of the plaintiff groups, said the new agreement will end "the cowardly practice of coercing immigrants" into accepting voluntary departure.
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Login or Sign Up now to post a comment!2 years ago2 years ago3 years ago2 years ago1 year agoFor now she does...but with 29 videos to her credit she'll need to watch her episode count somewhat analogous to keeping an eye on a major leaguer's pitch count.
Blowing out an elbow is one thing, but ...
... like Tommy John surgery I do suppose there'll come a day where an innovative patchwork technique will be discovered to save the 'day,'2 years ago2 years agofuck yeah id love to fist that bitch and lick her clit. i wouldnt wash my hands for days...would just keep lickin that pussy juice off my hand2 years ago1 year ago2 years ago1 month ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago3 years ago3 years ago3 years ago3 years ago6 years ago2 months ago6 months agoNice to see Jackie on the receiving end of a fisting. She usually does all the work on other girls.6 months ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago2 years ago3 years ago3 years ago3 years ago5 years ago[[dateAdd]][[commentMessage]]0Flag This Video
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