@idaho-guy.bsky.social
Idaho native. Husband and dad. Avid reader. I go outdoors as much as I can but not nearly enough. I value critical thinking and getting to the root cause of things, but it’s difficult. Also, very much a Red Sox fan.
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Fair enough! I appreciate civil dialogue, even if we don’t agree.
This take on the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray is close to how I see that deal. I’d add that Gray also gives Tolle, Early et al a year of development. One could become a young #2. If not Breslow will buy or trade for a starter when baseball resumes in 26/27.
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The Red Sox's Sonny Gray trade is as much about the future as it is 2026
Craig Breslow stunned Boston Red Sox fans when he traded for Sonny Gray. The move has had mixed reviews from Red Sox Nation, with some seeing the declining numb
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December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This take on the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray is close to how I see that deal. I’d add that Gray also gives Tolle, Early et al a year of development. One could become a young #2. If not Breslow will buy or trade for a starter when baseball resumes in 26/27.
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Now here’s a fun surprise.
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Now here’s a fun surprise.
This is so far outside the bounds of rationality that I’m skeptical it’s not staged. If it is real, wow.
On “The Necessary Conversation” podcast, Chad’s Trump supporter parents tell him the military should follow Trump’s illegal orders and kill everyone in LA if Trump commanded it — even with him and his sister in the city😳
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is so far outside the bounds of rationality that I’m skeptical it’s not staged. If it is real, wow.
How predictable was this? Law enforcement must be identifiable and transparent.
In NYC, criminals posing as ICE agents tied up a restaurant worker and bagged their head.
Trump’s policy of militarized, masked raids doesn’t stop crime. It encourages it.
Real ICE agents must identify themselves and stop turning law enforcement into a tool of fear. Public safety isn’t a costume.
Trump’s policy of militarized, masked raids doesn’t stop crime. It encourages it.
Real ICE agents must identify themselves and stop turning law enforcement into a tool of fear. Public safety isn’t a costume.
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes. www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
How predictable was this? Law enforcement must be identifiable and transparent.
Negative framing on Red Sox Duran. Cora says he likes him and Duran certainly brings energy and a unique skill set.
That said, he probably will get traded, but not because the Red Sox see him negatively. They have 4 starting outfielders and he makes the most sense to trade.
That said, he probably will get traded, but not because the Red Sox see him negatively. They have 4 starting outfielders and he makes the most sense to trade.
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors as GM meetings begin in Vegas
10 biggest MLB hot stove questions, from top free agents to latest trade rumors
MLB's offseason kicks off with the GM Meetings. Here's what to look for at the high-stakes event in Vegas.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Negative framing on Red Sox Duran. Cora says he likes him and Duran certainly brings energy and a unique skill set.
That said, he probably will get traded, but not because the Red Sox see him negatively. They have 4 starting outfielders and he makes the most sense to trade.
That said, he probably will get traded, but not because the Red Sox see him negatively. They have 4 starting outfielders and he makes the most sense to trade.
I’m am dying! Even the name of the website Trump posted about should have been a clue!
With a “WOW!,” President Trump posts a claim about DOGE and “royalties linked to Obamacare” that originated on a satirical website. That site’s own About section reads: “Everything on this website is fiction… If you believe that it is real, you should have your head examined.”
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m am dying! Even the name of the website Trump posted about should have been a clue!
Just tracked down the current Uniform Player Contract. It’s Appendix A to MLB’s Collective Bargaining Agreement that expires next year. Got interested because I wanted to understand how the end of the CBA would affect player contracts.
Ended up thinking about the Devers situation with the Red Sox.
Ended up thinking about the Devers situation with the Red Sox.
November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Just tracked down the current Uniform Player Contract. It’s Appendix A to MLB’s Collective Bargaining Agreement that expires next year. Got interested because I wanted to understand how the end of the CBA would affect player contracts.
Ended up thinking about the Devers situation with the Red Sox.
Ended up thinking about the Devers situation with the Red Sox.
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Interesting to see people twisting themselves into pretzels to dismiss yesterday’s No Kings protests as paid by Soros, full of paid actors, or whatever. Tells me they are worried.
October 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Interesting to see people twisting themselves into pretzels to dismiss yesterday’s No Kings protests as paid by Soros, full of paid actors, or whatever. Tells me they are worried.
Fair grades. The future looks promising for the Red Sox. The outfield should be stellar. Pitching behind Crochet looks promising. And catching should be solid.
The infield is the question mark. Mayer and Casas have injury histories. Campbell’s future is cloudy. And there is no 3rd base pipeline.
The infield is the question mark. Mayer and Casas have injury histories. Campbell’s future is cloudy. And there is no 3rd base pipeline.
The 2025 season saw the Red Sox rotate through quite a few infielders. How do they grade based on their performance this past season? #redsox #boston #dirtywater
Grading The 2025 Boston Red Sox: Infielders
The 2025 season saw the Red Sox rotate through quite a few infielders. How do they grade based on their performance this past season?
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October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Fair grades. The future looks promising for the Red Sox. The outfield should be stellar. Pitching behind Crochet looks promising. And catching should be solid.
The infield is the question mark. Mayer and Casas have injury histories. Campbell’s future is cloudy. And there is no 3rd base pipeline.
The infield is the question mark. Mayer and Casas have injury histories. Campbell’s future is cloudy. And there is no 3rd base pipeline.
Change is scary
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Change is scary
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Circumcision Causes Autism?
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Circumcision Causes Autism?
Imagine wearing a suit to a baseball game.
Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon at Fenway Park watching a World Series game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox in October 1967. St. Louis won in seven games.
October 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Imagine wearing a suit to a baseball game.
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Warren’s comment about the last sliver of leverage reminds me of negotiating investments in China in the 90s. I learned that you always had to know where your leverage was, and maintain it, even post negotiation, because our Chinese counterparts would push us there.
For years, congressional Democrats described themselves as “the adults in the room” during government funding fights.
But this time, Democrats said, is different.
How they embraced budget brinksmanship, with @jimpuzzanghera.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/n...
But this time, Democrats said, is different.
How they embraced budget brinksmanship, with @jimpuzzanghera.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/n...
Federal government shuts down for first time in nearly seven years - The Boston Globe
Democrats usually provide the votes to keep the federal government open, but aggressive actions by Trump and congressional Republicans led to a change in strategy.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Warren’s comment about the last sliver of leverage reminds me of negotiating investments in China in the 90s. I learned that you always had to know where your leverage was, and maintain it, even post negotiation, because our Chinese counterparts would push us there.
All of this is true:
“If it weren’t for double standards, there wouldn’t be any standards at all up here,” said Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican. “Of course, it’s hypocritical, but Republicans have flip flopped on things, too.”
“If it weren’t for double standards, there wouldn’t be any standards at all up here,” said Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican. “Of course, it’s hypocritical, but Republicans have flip flopped on things, too.”
For years, congressional Democrats described themselves as “the adults in the room” during government funding fights.
But this time, Democrats said, is different.
How they embraced budget brinksmanship, with @jimpuzzanghera.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/n...
But this time, Democrats said, is different.
How they embraced budget brinksmanship, with @jimpuzzanghera.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/01/n...
Federal government shuts down for first time in nearly seven years - The Boston Globe
Democrats usually provide the votes to keep the federal government open, but aggressive actions by Trump and congressional Republicans led to a change in strategy.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
All of this is true:
“If it weren’t for double standards, there wouldn’t be any standards at all up here,” said Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican. “Of course, it’s hypocritical, but Republicans have flip flopped on things, too.”
“If it weren’t for double standards, there wouldn’t be any standards at all up here,” said Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican. “Of course, it’s hypocritical, but Republicans have flip flopped on things, too.”
If I remember the historical numbers, there is a solid correlation between payroll size and making the playoffs. I’m not sure this year is the best example though.
6 of the top 10 spenders made it, but 4 didn’t. And 6 teams outside the top 10 also made it.
6 of the top 10 spenders made it, but 4 didn’t. And 6 teams outside the top 10 also made it.
Money doesn't buy a World Series trophy.
But it sure seems to buy a ticket to the postseason.
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But it sure seems to buy a ticket to the postseason.
http://dlvr.it/TNM2vK
September 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
If I remember the historical numbers, there is a solid correlation between payroll size and making the playoffs. I’m not sure this year is the best example though.
6 of the top 10 spenders made it, but 4 didn’t. And 6 teams outside the top 10 also made it.
6 of the top 10 spenders made it, but 4 didn’t. And 6 teams outside the top 10 also made it.
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There was never any list
July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
There was never any list
Missed this one. Fantastic as usual!
September 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Missed this one. Fantastic as usual!
As to the claims about the sources of political violence in the USA, here is an analysis by the Cato Institute.
www.cato.org/blog/politic...
www.cato.org/blog/politic...
Politically Motivated Violence Is Rare in the United States
The government can and should vigorously pursue justice for Kirk and all the others murdered by politically motivated terrorists, but it can and should do so without new political witch hunts, expande...
www.cato.org
September 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As to the claims about the sources of political violence in the USA, here is an analysis by the Cato Institute.
www.cato.org/blog/politic...
www.cato.org/blog/politic...
Between the injury and this slump, Bregman isn’t helping his value.
September 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Between the injury and this slump, Bregman isn’t helping his value.
Tonight‘s Red Sox lineup is terrifying, and not in a good way. They have too many guys who can’t hit or are in slumps.
September 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Tonight‘s Red Sox lineup is terrifying, and not in a good way. They have too many guys who can’t hit or are in slumps.
Given who shared this picture and the facts around it, I’ll assume this is legit. That poor kid.
1901, photograph by Dr. Allan Warner of two 13 year old boys both infected with smallpox on the same day, one vaccinated as an infant and one not.
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Given who shared this picture and the facts around it, I’ll assume this is legit. That poor kid.
The Red Sox are playing meaningful baseball in September. Been a while. And against the Yankees this weekend. How cool is that?
September 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Red Sox are playing meaningful baseball in September. Been a while. And against the Yankees this weekend. How cool is that?