Squirrel

Having a civil discussion does not mean qualifying a divergent pov as garbage. Ignore the post if you don't agree with it and don't care to discuss it. Or report it if you feel it stepped over the boundaries of respect.

This is what I like about Spring ... so many possibilities! Probabilities are another issue ... but I like these possibilities!

I actually think there is room for both discussions in this thread. The whole nature of this issue is political. And it affects some of our players and players on other teams. My thoughts and prayers are with them and their families, but I don't think I can do only that without wanting to keep track of what's happening and why. Please keep discussions civil, no matter what your views and thoughts are. If all you want to do is express your well wishes and hopes for peaceful resolutions, that's good, please do. If you want a broader discussion, here in this forum is a good place for it. Again, please keep it civil.

While I'm always hopeful, and Spring is still full of possibilities, the probabilities still don't look that great for us to be competitive let alone defeat Detroit for a playoff spot. I expect better play than last year and still hope for better, I'm just not expecting. In that vein of thinking, when things will likely not be close with or without Nathan in Detoit, I think the actual harm is negligible; therefore, I still wish him well, just not against us.

Pfft ... I wish him all the best ... just not against us.

SIGH!!! Florida can't come soon enough!! The new contacts and binoculars will do me fine! Edit: And after Florida ... heh ... White Sox opening day vs the Twins

Yeah, I mean ... just look at that face. sigh.

http://faninterference.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/joenathan.jpg Okay, so he's with the Tigers now, ugh. But he's still a hottie.

This is a thread about who people think will hit the most home runs this year. Let's please stay on topic. If you wish to have a different discussion, please start another thread on that topic. thanks.

I think this very easily could be both ... the will be could be what it is in April; the should be by July.

I'm going with Arcia.

hahaha ... I love these.

Heh ... this is funny ... http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140220/near-west-side/loser-keeps-bieber-billboard-makes-fictional-bet-between-us-canada

It's no worse to me than seeing that picture of Ron Davis first thing in the morning and recalling those memories.

Well, even then it's none of their business. But I would hope the police or FBI or whomever would get wise to this and do something about it.

I can't wait for my snowbird years when I'm down there the whole time. As it is I'll just have to settle for my 2 weeks in March. Will you be in a set location at all? Or wandering? How will you 'distinguish' yourselves from the crowd in order for us to find you to say 'hi?'

Yeah, no kidding ... he's quite the tease, eh?

Welcome! And don't be afraid to ask questions ... but be prepared for a wide variety of answers as we all seem to have a little different take on things!

Always have extra hard copies of your resume, references, whatever; and have them organized and ready to give out; ask if they need it. Be yourself and be honest; you won't be happy if they hire you for someone you tried to be and aren't; be confident but don't oversell yourself; practice in a mirror answering the generic typical questions. Put yourself in the interviewer's seat ... what would you want to know/ask and be prepared to answer those questions ... again, in a mirror, out loud; or with a friend. My favorite questions to ask are why here, why THIS position, what do you hope to get out of it, and the situational type question ... give me an example of a stressful situation you experienced and how you handled it ... and the stressful situation being work-related and not personal. Do your research! As much as you can ... about the company specifically and about the industry.

Lol ... I wasn't going to admit that one publicly ... oops, wait, er, uhhh ...

Yes ... but we are on 44 today ... tomorrow ... 43 ...

That picture should have been used for yesterday and for today

I don't think the minor league spring training schedule has been released yet.

Isn't I-75/Daniels east of ballpark? West would be towards US41 (Cleveland/Tamiami). But there are hotels off Daniels east and west, and, as Thrylos said, likely not a budget whichever direction; especially at this point. You might find more of a bargain further north up 41 (Cleveland Ave), even across the river into N Ft Myers, but you will most definitely need a car unless you want to figure out the bus system, which does exist, but isn't so convenient.

If these are goals you hope are achieved and they are, that is success. It's just not the ultimate success. Personally I agree with most everyone's points ... I want to see a lot more wins, I want to see at least a chase for a playoff spot, I want to see Mauer's transition to 1st be great, I want to see Pinto take the starting job, I want to see Hicks figure it out, I want to see Arcia progress, I want to see Dozier continue on his path, I want to see room made appropriately for Sano's and Meyer's debuts, I want to see Florimon and Correia not utterly suck. Hopefully most of these things happen and if they do, I will consider the season a success. I'll let you know in October.