PD....didn't you know that already!!
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
FO -- you're one of a kind!
Not really, our society is saturated with his kind.
Folks who assume and then try to post info. on how they know it as fact.
Again, happens all the time each day. Unfortunatly it happens too much with youth athletics today.
KG.....you must have FO mistaken for Train.....Don't talk like that about my friend FO. If the world had 7 billion FO's, there wouldn't be any problems at all.
quote:Originally posted by Old Pitcher:
KG.....you must have FO mistaken for Train.....Don't talk like that about my friend FO. If the world had 7 billion FO's, there wouldn't be any problems at all.
Please refer to his previous post on my simple questioning on who the new poster was?
Just an FYI I invited Aaron to join us on this site and on this topic as he is a wealth of info. and just a great guy, when I read FO's post I did PM Aaron to let him know that it was an inside joke and not pointed at him what so ever.
Wouldn't want him to get the wrong idea right out of the shoot.
Wouldn't want him to get the wrong idea right out of the shoot.
It was FO's attempt at humor, of course at your expense, so everybody here got the joke except for you. I myself thought it pretty funny.
I'm sure FO can give you his resume' also, but you wouldn't care about that either, because he probably didn't play the game at the same level you did.
But I bet if you ask his son, he can tell you that his dad knows a little about the game. Maybe you would take his son's opinion as he's playing the game at a pretty high level right now.
FO has also been a long time poster on this board and tells people how it is from time to time. He doesn't sugar coat anything and he always has a bit of Texas humor to impart for time to time that we enjoy.
If the world were saturated with FO's kind, it would indeed be a better world.
I'm sure FO can give you his resume' also, but you wouldn't care about that either, because he probably didn't play the game at the same level you did.
But I bet if you ask his son, he can tell you that his dad knows a little about the game. Maybe you would take his son's opinion as he's playing the game at a pretty high level right now.
FO has also been a long time poster on this board and tells people how it is from time to time. He doesn't sugar coat anything and he always has a bit of Texas humor to impart for time to time that we enjoy.
If the world were saturated with FO's kind, it would indeed be a better world.
Save the Drama KD.
As you know, I don't sugar coat anything either.
As you know, I don't sugar coat anything either.
Hi. Just FYI, no worries whatsoever. I was never insulted. I didn't get the inside joke, obviously, but that's fine. I was pretty sure I hadn't failed to win with good players in some kind of summer ball setting.
Ken, I do know of Don Kalkstein. I have had trouble figuring out if he was with Texas or Boston, so thanks for clarifying. I have visited with his assistant, Bob Tewksbury, who just finished his first year on the job. (I am a finalist for a similar assistant's position with the Rockies.) I know Don coached in Dallas, maybe even at Cedar Valley back before my time. I would, of course, love to meet him. Are you still in touch?
Ken, I do know of Don Kalkstein. I have had trouble figuring out if he was with Texas or Boston, so thanks for clarifying. I have visited with his assistant, Bob Tewksbury, who just finished his first year on the job. (I am a finalist for a similar assistant's position with the Rockies.) I know Don coached in Dallas, maybe even at Cedar Valley back before my time. I would, of course, love to meet him. Are you still in touch?
Sorry, that probably should've been a PM. I'm learning...
quote:Save the Drama KD.
As you know, I don't sugar coat anything either.
Aaron:
Yes, lots of inside jokes around here.... one way to get a good idea of some of the posters sense of humor/personalities is to just click on their monikar and view recent posts and it should bring you right up to speed.
Welcome again.
Yes, lots of inside jokes around here.... one way to get a good idea of some of the posters sense of humor/personalities is to just click on their monikar and view recent posts and it should bring you right up to speed.
Welcome again.
quote:Originally posted by CoachTraub:
Hi. Just FYI, no worries whatsoever. I was never insulted. I didn't get the inside joke, obviously, but that's fine. I was pretty sure I hadn't failed to win with good players in some kind of summer ball setting.
Ken, I do know of Don Kalkstein. I have had trouble figuring out if he was with Texas or Boston, so thanks for clarifying. I have visited with his assistant, Bob Tewksbury, who just finished his first year on the job. (I am a finalist for a similar assistant's position with the Rockies.) I know Don coached in Dallas, maybe even at Cedar Valley back before my time. I would, of course, love to meet him. Are you still in touch?
I haven't spoken to him in a couple of years. I need to get in touch with him anyhow. Time flies and gets away from you sometimes.
He did coach at Cedar Valley I believe but I know him from his tenure at Northwood.
He went over to Boston with Francona. He was brought on with Texas by Dan O'Brien back in the Melvin days.
I'm sure he would love to talk with you and how he got his start. He was a video cordinator first before he became the Doctor of Minds.
I'll see if I can't get a contact number for you.
With being the least controversial as possible please (anyone whom this applies to) please leave the drama (of all sorts) at the door. Don't bring it in here. As a student and an athlete, I was attracted to this board because it talks baseball-what I love to do. I must say of late (and just a slow compiling problem over time) that all the bickering and cross words (as joking or serious as they may be) have started to really discourage me from reading and or contributing to this site. What some people see as a clear joke, may not be as clear to someone else. I think that everyone's different backgrounds add to the quality of this site, and it's very interesting to see how the backgrounds can affect opinions, but when it becomes a constant battle in tons of different threads, I just want to yell stop. I've slowed down my posting because of school, but also because it isn't any fun in reading adults-supposedly mature people with kids of their own- bicker at eachother. I understand, some may be saying they are just defending themselves, and I see your point, but maybe sometimes there are more constructive ways. I don't mean this to insult any one person. This is a general comment on a tendency I've noticed through time. Honestly, to tell you the truth, this site is a perfect example on why politics are... politics.
KD, Totally agree 
, FO is one of the really good guys on this site. Man, if you can get your back up at him... 
Dtiger, unfortunately this won't be your last experience with adult politics and bickering. Since you will be joining us (so-called adults) in a couple of years, get used to it.
Dtiger, unfortunately this won't be your last experience with adult politics and bickering. Since you will be joining us (so-called adults) in a couple of years, get used to it.
Lord, I apologize, to Mr. Guthrie for obtaining a laugh at his expense.
But, maybe a grin even from the offended person......
And, recollected some recruiting materials from the Coach, a long time ago............because Cedar Valley was one of the earliest pieces of mail to hit our house.
And, thanks to my friends for your support, but when I am out there on that limb like that by myself, those that know me well, would know probably not to join me..........
quote:In this case, only my monitor can see my grin.
But, maybe a grin even from the offended person......
And, recollected some recruiting materials from the Coach, a long time ago............because Cedar Valley was one of the earliest pieces of mail to hit our house.
And, thanks to my friends for your support, but when I am out there on that limb like that by myself, those that know me well, would know probably not to join me..........
I want to make clear that my post was not intended to challenge anyone as a person. I respect every poster on this site. I guess I just thought maybe somebody would listen to a kid-now there's a foolish thing to think.
DTiger, your post was right on.
No apologies are necessary.
No apologies are necessary.
quote:Originally posted by FormerObserver:
Lord, I apologize..........
Not required. I needed a good laugh. And that was the funniest (funny, not futile) thing I had read in a while.
Scoot over a tad on that limb, will ya? I need a little more room.
quote:Originally posted by Texan:
I needed a good laugh.
Finally, we have something in common.
Only difference is my laughs are a daily thing when reading most of this stuff.
Ok guys, play nice. 
I did think of you, Biggie.
quote:Originally posted by Bighit15:
Ok guys, play nice.
What part of my posts suggest otherwise? I am curious.
It is an admonishment to all of the sniping and left handed insults that are flung around by all.
Left handed insults. Are they worse than right handed insults? Is this southpaw discrimination here?
I was thinking, right handed insults may come at you a little harder, but left handed insults may be less common and sometimes a little trickier to read.
I was thinking, right handed insults may come at you a little harder, but left handed insults may be less common and sometimes a little trickier to read.
I typed that insult with both hands............
quote:Originally posted by FormerObserver:
I typed that insult with both hands............
FO...are you ambidextrous?
Hope you had your knuckles properly aligned...
quote:Originally posted by FormerObserver:
I typed that insult with both hands............
So can I consider your post an insult for fact?
Can we all shake hands, have a group hug and move forward. 
This topic has run its course. If you want to exchange additional information with Texan (or others) on this subject, including further endorsements, please use PM.
Time to start shutting down topics when they stray off topic or become a series of useless remarks. Sorry in advance if this offends some.
Time to start shutting down topics when they stray off topic or become a series of useless remarks. Sorry in advance if this offends some.