Recent content by oscar

I had Archie as my top pick, but didn't think the chances of landing him were very good. I was totally on the Keatt's train until that derailed. Was a little underwhelmed when BU was named, but I remember the SF Austin teams being very good the last few years. After reading the background and...

I hear ya, man. Same for me. I had a conversation with my brother-in-law (Badger and Packer fan) at Christmas and I told him I haven't watched hardly any games in quite a while. I still follow the results, but watching is just too painful.

I believe I've followed this whole new coach thread so far and I'm in agreement with those that say Archie is the brass ring. Numero Uno. I'm discounting Bennett as a firm no. Marshall has an outstanding track record, but I could see problems with his abrasive nature. If not Archie, I'm already...

Danks signing was widely criticized at the time, although probably more so by the fans than the "experts".

Bailey, you are right about Quintana. He just gets better and better. If he gets some run support this year he will win a lot of games.

Danks first few years were quite good and he looked like a rising star. He then plateaued and had some injuries. It was all down hill from there. Sox kept him way too long. Horrible move signing him long term and letting Buehrle go. Hope Johnson can at least be servicable. Fulmer is not going to...

More good pitching again today. I was not thrilled when they signed Latos. Glad I was wrong (so far) on that one. The bullpen has been a very pleasant surprise.

Just got back from a trip to Vermont and NYC. Was able to find some Heady Topper while in Vermont. It is as good as advertised. It's the top rated IPA on the Beer Advocate site.

Nice night at the ballpark last night. Decent crowd and Sox played well. Melky's on fire right now. Dank's pitched great, but made me anxious when he started walking a few guys.

I know Rodon has been hyped a lot, but he looks like the real deal to me. He's got the confidence, poise, arm.....you name it. He needs to work on his control, like most young pitchers. He will be in the rotation soon.

I like it too. My wife and I will be at the game!

Bob, I'm in complete agreement with you about Danks. His career peaked many years ago, even before his injury. Rodon will be starting before too long.

Thanks for the info, Carmel. I'll let my son know about those places. He visited a brewery north of Yonkers a couple of months ago, but I don't know if it was Captain Lawrence.

That's exactly what my son told me when we showed up with the Alpha King. In the it's a small world department, my son lives across the street from the Yonkers Brewing Company you cited earlier and he had the smoked Marzen you mentioned.

I am also a big fan of Zombie Dust. My wife and I took a trip out east last fall and stopped by the 3 Floyds brewery, but unfortunately they had no Zombie Dust that day. Picked up Alpha King (I liked it) and Robert the Bruce (a Scottish Ale that was just OK).