The Beast

Bleachers and Brews is a ticket worth looking into. $30 for a lower level seat in the outfield and two domestic beers. Tailgating makes a huge difference as long as it doesn’t take forever to get into a lot like it did last year and it is allowed in the lot. I am still trying to understand why it isn’t allowed in certain lots other than crowd control or JR wanting people to eat and drink inside the park.

How many people are worried or are panicking about Hendriks? I’m not.

Fine. Be prepared to trade more than just Sheets for Montas then.

How do we deal with India and China and their pollution?

Hey dumbass in left, give way to the center fielder. Thank you!

I have read that the Keystone Pipeline would have taken years to produce oil production from and the common response I am seeing is that having the pipeline would influence future oil prices because it would impact the current price based off of future projections. I have also read that the pipeline’s production is less than 1% of production of the oil price. I am for in the short term, investing in off shore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. I am also okay with approaching some bad actors in the near term for fuel or using fracking too. But I am for adapting to the future now, meaning getting a hybrid or electric vehicle or trying solar panels. I think charging stations are definitely feasible if there were enough of them. And for the sake of the future of our kids and grandkids, it makes sense to wean ourselves off of fossil fuels. We, the private sector and our government should be doing what we can to transition away from fossil fuels, that will help us achieve energy independence. China has its own problems, let their pollution be their issue until we can do something to sanction them to make them consider changing their behavior. Other countries need to do the same thing. We need USICA and Joe Manchin’s reconciliation plan to pass. Yeah that was a few weeks ago. I’m not concerned until I see actual food shortages.

How many stores are near you and what are the stores near you? I don’t see empty shelves where I live yet so I am not worried. Even if there’s less bread or not enough fertilizer to raise larger livestock, I’m not sure I see significant shortages. Where did you see Biden’s statement and was it the news or was it commentary?

I wish there were more classes around political science and government and fewer around anthropology, psychology and sociology. I took anthropology and psychology and wasn’t impressed with what I learned. They also need more math and science classes to help kids who want to get up to the next level of classes be able to do so. And don’t require foreign language, give kids the option to do a language, trades or math and science track.

It’s going to take time. Gas was at $4.54 up here in DuPage County a few weeks ago and is down to $4.09. Maybe releasing from the strategic petroleum reserve will help. Prices are another story. Eggs were $2 at the store today and a week’s worth of groceries was like $200, probably somewhere over $25-$50 over what it is usually is. It doesn’t really matter who controls congress, they can’t do shit about the prices anyway.

Pollack should have made that catch in right, but the relief pitching didn’t do their job today. This is one game they should have won and I’ll move to the next one, but it is possible this division doesn’t suck as much it did last year. Better hope Giolito doesn’t miss a lot of time or they will be out yet another starting pitcher.

If the Milkman can do it, Burger can do it.

I guess it all depends on what the Bears see as their greatest need and the best available players. It seems like they do well acquiring effective defensive linemen but struggle with cornerbacks and wide receivers.

I’m at least glad they made a move and have some starting pitching depth while Lynn recovers. They really need to stay healthy though. I find some of the money spent to be somewhat unreasonable given what Rodon received, but I am happy they at least addressed their weaknesses. Let’s let it play out and see how it goes.

They never replaced Rodon, so yes, the need is a starting pitcher.

It was my mock draft on pff.com. Unfortunately the image didn’t load properly: - Traded round 2 no. 39 to the Colts for round 2 no. 42, round 4, no. 122, round five no. 159, round 5 no. 179 and round 7 no. 240. - Drafted round 2, no. 42, Skyy Moore, WR, Western Michigan - Drafted round 2, no. 48, Jalen Pitre, CB, Baylor - Drafted round 3, no. 71, Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama - Drafted round 4, no. 122, Kellen Diesch, T, Arizona State - Drafted round 5, no. 148, Zach Tom, T, Wale Forest - Drafted round 5, no. 150, Cordale Flott, CB, LSU - Traded round 5 no. 159 for round 5 no. 161 and round 7 no. 237 to New Orleans. - Drafted round 5, no. 161, Malcom Rodriguez, LB, Oklahoma State - Drafted round 5, no. 179, Sterling Westherford, S, Miami (OH) - Drafted round 6, no. 186, Eyioma Uwazurike, DE, Iowa State - Drafted round 7, no. 237, TJ Pledger, HB, Utah - Drafted round 7, no. 240, Decobie Durant, CB, South Carolina State

Stealing from coach Eberflus’ former employer was fun. But hey, they agreed to it!

Lol generational bat. I’ll believe that when I see it. We will also see if the reliable production comes true too. Lots of whining and bed wetting. There should be more whining and bed wetting in April when the rotation is getting lit up or is decimated from injuries and the bullpen and offense doesn’t necessarily matter. But it’s okay, they’ll still have the logjam of outfielder/first base types. The verdict is still out there. Wonder if he or Sheets start at AAA so they can get regular ABs. Okay, go find a taker for Sheets and Burger and tell us all what you find. There is a gap in that rotation that nobody seems to give a fuck about. Shocking for many here but not all. No they do, people will keep pumping up Burger and Sheets and that will get the deal done.

Fine. What player that addresses a need is Vaughn worth? At least you have thought about a name. Fair enough. Then who is it? I really don’t get the hard on for a player rushed up who hits the long ball and has no official position. Or is it that Vaughn is the tradeable piece worth a damn or is it that Vaughn will replace Abreu?

Go for it. You’ll still watch the Sox. I still am trying to understand the love and attachment for Vaughn and the lack of problem solving around areas of need.

There’s no window if they don’t replace Rodon with a starter and people keep getting hurt. Meanwhile players age and people leave. This is why if they were short on prospects I thought they had to go out and spend on areas of weakness in free agency. But if they traded Vaughn who would they need to get back with Montas for Soxtalk to feel good about the trade? Right but if Oakland wants Vaughn, who do the Sox need to get back so that they get a good enough return?

What if it was Vaughn and one player for Montas+?

What is a fair return for Vaughn?

I am trying to understand Soxtalk’s hesitancy for trading Vaughn. If it’s a concern over trading him for a rental, okay, but it’s like people are afraid he could become a MVP or something. Why not deal from a position of strength or a logjam of similar position players to address a weakness?

I read about him last year in the Chicago Tribune. Is his health unfortunately getting worse?

A patch for Tony’s jersey. He can contemplate this when his new outfielder drives him home from the bar.