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January 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Scott Hatteberg (BOS-CIN), before Moneyball, was a catcher sharing time with Jason Varitek at Fenway (1995-2001). 2002 was his best year (3.3 WAR) & first of 4 in OAK before CIN. Career .273/.361/.410.
(His pinch-hit walkoff HR in the A's 20th win in a row was depicted by Chris Pratt in the film.)
(His pinch-hit walkoff HR in the A's 20th win in a row was depicted by Chris Pratt in the film.)
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Scott Hatteberg (BOS-CIN), before Moneyball, was a catcher sharing time with Jason Varitek at Fenway (1995-2001). 2002 was his best year (3.3 WAR) & first of 4 in OAK before CIN. Career .273/.361/.410.
(His pinch-hit walkoff HR in the A's 20th win in a row was depicted by Chris Pratt in the film.)
(His pinch-hit walkoff HR in the A's 20th win in a row was depicted by Chris Pratt in the film.)
Jose Trevino (NYY, All-Star) caught teammate Nestor Cortes in the 2022 Midsummer Classic while both were miked up for TV. That was his only notably good season; the former Ranger was last seen in Cincinnati.
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Jose Trevino (NYY, All-Star) caught teammate Nestor Cortes in the 2022 Midsummer Classic while both were miked up for TV. That was his only notably good season; the former Ranger was last seen in Cincinnati.
Tommy John (NYY, 10 Wins) went a combined 43-18 for the 1979-80 Yankees, long after what BBRef lists as "1975 Did not play: eponymous surgical procedure." Career 62.1 WAR, 288-231, 3.34 ERA. 8 yrs as old Yankee, 7 yrs (& most value) as a 1960s White Sox, & 6 as a mid-career Dodger.
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Tommy John (NYY, 10 Wins) went a combined 43-18 for the 1979-80 Yankees, long after what BBRef lists as "1975 Did not play: eponymous surgical procedure." Career 62.1 WAR, 288-231, 3.34 ERA. 8 yrs as old Yankee, 7 yrs (& most value) as a 1960s White Sox, & 6 as a mid-career Dodger.
Adam Ottavino (BOS-NYY) had his best bullpen seasons as a Rockie (2018, 2.5 WAR) & Met (2022, 2.3 WAR). He was a Yankee in 2019-20 (& 3 games in '25) before NYY traded him & Franklin German to BOS for a PTBNL. Career 15.0 WAR in 727 plate appearances.
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Adam Ottavino (BOS-NYY) had his best bullpen seasons as a Rockie (2018, 2.5 WAR) & Met (2022, 2.3 WAR). He was a Yankee in 2019-20 (& 3 games in '25) before NYY traded him & Franklin German to BOS for a PTBNL. Career 15.0 WAR in 727 plate appearances.
We are on the same side. Having said that, fuck off
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 AM
We are on the same side. Having said that, fuck off
3. Several European countries issued a joint statement of the obvious, that Greenland is Danish.
January 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
3. Several European countries issued a joint statement of the obvious, that Greenland is Danish.
2. Yesterday the official White House web site published a conspiracy theory-laden tribute to the insurrectionists & to the "day that will live in infamy."
January 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
2. Yesterday the official White House web site published a conspiracy theory-laden tribute to the insurrectionists & to the "day that will live in infamy."
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Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR, 2B) got 2025 playoff exposure w/Bo Bichette hurt. He was forced out at home in B9 of WS Gm 7.
IKF came up w/TEX in 2018 as catcher/util. GG 3B in '20, moved to SS, traded 2x in Mar '22. NYY starting SS (.242/.306/.340, 4 HR), then NYY util, then two PIT/TOR split years.
IKF came up w/TEX in 2018 as catcher/util. GG 3B in '20, moved to SS, traded 2x in Mar '22. NYY starting SS (.242/.306/.340, 4 HR), then NYY util, then two PIT/TOR split years.
January 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (TOR, 2B) got 2025 playoff exposure w/Bo Bichette hurt. He was forced out at home in B9 of WS Gm 7.
IKF came up w/TEX in 2018 as catcher/util. GG 3B in '20, moved to SS, traded 2x in Mar '22. NYY starting SS (.242/.306/.340, 4 HR), then NYY util, then two PIT/TOR split years.
IKF came up w/TEX in 2018 as catcher/util. GG 3B in '20, moved to SS, traded 2x in Mar '22. NYY starting SS (.242/.306/.340, 4 HR), then NYY util, then two PIT/TOR split years.
6-for-7: Jeff Mathis (LAA-TOR) was a 2012 Jay after LAA traded him for Brad Mills, before the 12-player Marlins deal. Career +WAR despite .194/.252/.299. Top comp: Austin Hedges
I once mislabeled him as (LAA-)TB. Correct: LAA-MIA (3x!), LAA-ATL (9 plate appearances in 2021), (LAA-Catcher)
I once mislabeled him as (LAA-)TB. Correct: LAA-MIA (3x!), LAA-ATL (9 plate appearances in 2021), (LAA-Catcher)
January 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
6-for-7: Jeff Mathis (LAA-TOR) was a 2012 Jay after LAA traded him for Brad Mills, before the 12-player Marlins deal. Career +WAR despite .194/.252/.299. Top comp: Austin Hedges
I once mislabeled him as (LAA-)TB. Correct: LAA-MIA (3x!), LAA-ATL (9 plate appearances in 2021), (LAA-Catcher)
I once mislabeled him as (LAA-)TB. Correct: LAA-MIA (3x!), LAA-ATL (9 plate appearances in 2021), (LAA-Catcher)
In general (with very limited exceptions) I would completely cut out of my life anyone who supported the J6 traitors. I would divorce a hypothetical spouse but I would not disown hypothetical children. My children have at least one grandparent who bought into J6 lies.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
In general (with very limited exceptions) I would completely cut out of my life anyone who supported the J6 traitors. I would divorce a hypothetical spouse but I would not disown hypothetical children. My children have at least one grandparent who bought into J6 lies.
To the people who want us to "move on"... absolutely not. American, & what it stands for, is far too important to excuse the words or deeds of the people who, knowing exactly what they were doing, specifically (& violently) tried to destroy it.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
To the people who want us to "move on"... absolutely not. American, & what it stands for, is far too important to excuse the words or deeds of the people who, knowing exactly what they were doing, specifically (& violently) tried to destroy it.
He should have faced consequences but did not. The (other) traitors did face consequences, temporarily, until he pardoned them all. A political party that condones any of this has no business winning anyone's respect, much less winning any elections.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
He should have faced consequences but did not. The (other) traitors did face consequences, temporarily, until he pardoned them all. A political party that condones any of this has no business winning anyone's respect, much less winning any elections.
We know what our president expected, from the messages he sent on social media to his supporters and to America as a whole. The biggest tell is what he didn't say, & what he waited forever to say/do (call in the National Guard; issue even a pro forma statement condemning violence).
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
We know what our president expected, from the messages he sent on social media to his supporters and to America as a whole. The biggest tell is what he didn't say, & what he waited forever to say/do (call in the National Guard; issue even a pro forma statement condemning violence).
We know the J6 traitors' violent intent from the weaponry they brought to the Capitol (& used on law enforcement officers standing in their way). We know it from the "hang Mike Pence" chant, & from how many behaved once they were inside the Capitol. These were not lost/misguided "tourists."
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
We know the J6 traitors' violent intent from the weaponry they brought to the Capitol (& used on law enforcement officers standing in their way). We know it from the "hang Mike Pence" chant, & from how many behaved once they were inside the Capitol. These were not lost/misguided "tourists."
The J6 traitors came to the Capitol hoping Mike Pence would do something he legally/morally could not, while also prepared to carry out violence to (try to) ensure the outcome that they wanted.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The J6 traitors came to the Capitol hoping Mike Pence would do something he legally/morally could not, while also prepared to carry out violence to (try to) ensure the outcome that they wanted.
Our president knew he lost. I suppose he could try to play dumb/crazy as a criminal defendant. We are not a jury. We all saw what we saw. Jack Smith testied to Congress as to the expert advice our president received & chose to ignore.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Our president knew he lost. I suppose he could try to play dumb/crazy as a criminal defendant. We are not a jury. We all saw what we saw. Jack Smith testied to Congress as to the expert advice our president received & chose to ignore.
One of the weakest claims by election deniers (it's hard to say any one was worse than the others) involved supposed voting machine shenanigans. Fox News pushed that narrative, while well aware it was wrong, & paid nearly $800 million to settle the inevitable libel suit.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
One of the weakest claims by election deniers (it's hard to say any one was worse than the others) involved supposed voting machine shenanigans. Fox News pushed that narrative, while well aware it was wrong, & paid nearly $800 million to settle the inevitable libel suit.
The strongest legal claim by election deniers involved states whose COVID procedures may have violated state law. But the right time to raise any such objection was months before any ballot was cast, so that any legally required procedural fixes could occur before anyone was disenfranchised.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The strongest legal claim by election deniers involved states whose COVID procedures may have violated state law. But the right time to raise any such objection was months before any ballot was cast, so that any legally required procedural fixes could occur before anyone was disenfranchised.
The election was free & fair (like every U.S. prez election in the 50 yrs I've lived) with an outcome beyond doubt (like each one aside from 2000). A smear campaign to the contrary combined frivolous legal theories with willful misunderstanding of the audits/crosschecks already in place.
January 7, 2026 at 1:50 AM
The election was free & fair (like every U.S. prez election in the 50 yrs I've lived) with an outcome beyond doubt (like each one aside from 2000). A smear campaign to the contrary combined frivolous legal theories with willful misunderstanding of the audits/crosschecks already in place.