From: Steven M. O'Neill on
ng_reader <wilgrow_co(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
>Just chit chatting with the neighbor, and, not to make this sound too
>important, but tonight's game 4 against the cubs is to me the
>determination whether they are in the wild card hunt or winning the
>division.

c) Season over.
--
Steven O'Neill steveo(a)panix.com
Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo
From: Dan the Man on
On Jul 18, 10:23 pm, ste...(a)panix.com (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
> ng_reader  <wilgrow...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
> >Just chit chatting with the neighbor, and, not to make this sound too
> >important, but tonight's game 4 against the cubs is to me the
> >determination whether they are in the wild card hunt or winning the
> >division.
>
> c) Season over.
> --
> Steven O'Neill                                  ste...(a)panix.com
> Brooklyn, NY                        http://www.panix.com/~steveo

The rumor mill is saying that the Phils and Twins are both trying to
extract Ben Sheets from the A's. That might allow them to drop Joe
Blanton if they can pull that trade off.

Dan
From: ng_reader on
On 7/19/2010 11:29 AM, Dan the Man wrote:
> On Jul 18, 10:23 pm, ste...(a)panix.com (Steven M. O'Neill) wrote:
>> ng_reader<wilgrow...(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
>>> Just chit chatting with the neighbor, and, not to make this sound too
>>> important, but tonight's game 4 against the cubs is to me the
>>> determination whether they are in the wild card hunt or winning the
>>> division.
>>
>> c) Season over.
>> --
>> Steven O'Neill ste...(a)panix.com
>> Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo
>
> The rumor mill is saying that the Phils and Twins are both trying to
> extract Ben Sheets from the A's. That might allow them to drop Joe
> Blanton if they can pull that trade off.
>
> Dan

If it's a democracy I'd vote yes.
From: Robert Harrison on
On Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:29:25 -0700, Dan the Man wrote:

Can Ben Sheets hit?

Adding pitching is always good, but the Phightins need to start hitting
with runners on base.

Rob
From: ng_reader on
On 7/19/2010 3:56 PM, Robert Harrison wrote:
> On Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:29:25 -0700, Dan the Man wrote:
>
> Can Ben Sheets hit?
>
>
> Rob

OMG no! Lifetime .078 hitter!

Ben Sheets
Ben M. Sheets

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 220 lb.

Born: July 18, 1978 in Baton Rouge, LA
High School: St. Amant (St. Amant, LA)
School: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 1st round (10th pick) of the
1999 amateur draft.
Signed July 30, 1999. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 5, 2001
Teams (by GP): Brewers/Athletics 2001-2010
Agents [?]: Casey Close
Relatives: Cousin of Andy Sheets

source: baseballreference.com which I've heard was started by a local
lad. good spot, that, too.