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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
Oh, yeah. What am I to ask you again about? Kevlar? AI as a mascot?
Update: First time me knowing his first name is Michael.
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I only looked up Riley's bio because I wanted to find out how old he was because I was wondering "How does anyone, of any age, fracture a bone in his hand and is able to come back and play professional ANYTHING in 6 - 8 weeks?"

I found out he's 26, married, two kids, his first name is Michael and his wife and kids live in Mississippi.

I was surprised about where his family lived.

So, there you have it. We know more. IDK what we're going to actually DO with that info, but it is interesting.

I truly, truly hope you're having a good day. I am not. IDK why I'm not. Nothing bad is going on in my life, but I just feel negative or in a dark place mentally for some reason for the last day or so; which is unusual for me. So I'd like to assume or wish that everyone else is doing better than I am.
 
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Drewbydoo said:
Comment on your update:

I only looked up Riley's bio because I wanted to find out how old he was because I was wondering "How does anyone, of any age, fracture a bone in his hand and is able to come back and play professional ANYTHING in 6 - 8 weeks?"

I found out he's 26, married, two kids, his first name is Michael and his wife and kids live in Mississippi.

I was surprised about where his family lived.

So, there you have it. We know more. IDK what we're going to actually DO with that info, but it is interesting.

I truly, truly hope you're having a good day. I am not. IDK why I'm not. Nothing bad is going on in my life, but I just feel negative or in a dark place mentally for some reason the last day or so; which is unusual for me. So I'd like to assume or wish that everyone else is doing better than I am.
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I have twin (fraternal) boys. #2 son has the name Michael & also he's the one by chance who looks similar/favors to Austin Riley. That's why on occasion I call Austin Riley "my baby boy". Austin looks much like my #2 son when Riley wears his batting helmet or a baseball cap. Also, Riley grew up close by in Memphis, TN and upon graduating HS he was going to enroll at MS. St to play baseball there but the Braves drafted him & he made the decision to go the MLB route. The rest is history.

Austin Riley injury: Braves sign Gio Urshela to fill third base hole amid desperate playoff push
 
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W.TN.Orange Blood said:
I have twin (fraternal) boys. #2 son has the name Michael & also he's the one by chance who looks similar/favors to Austin Riley. That's why on occasion I call Austin Riley "my baby boy". Austin looks much like my #2 son when Riley wears his batting helmet or a baseball cap. Also, Riley grew up close by in Memphis, TN and upon graduating HS he was going to enroll at MS. St to play baseball there but the Braves drafted him & he made the decision to go the MLB route. The rest is history.

Austin Riley injury: Braves sign Gio Urshela to fill third base hole amid desperate playoff push
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1. You're better than Wikipedia
2. I love knowing you have twins. It must have been or is nice growing up and going through life with a brother that's the same age.

Your post made my day a little bit brighter or more positive, so thank you for that.
 
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Drewbydoo said:
1. You're better than Wikipedia
2. I love knowing you have twins. It must have been or is nice growing up and going through life with a brother that's the same age.

Your post made my day a little bit brighter or more positive, so thank you for that.
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The thing is my twin boys are all grown up now out of the house & are adults w/children
of their own to raise and to teach them from right & wrong. To get a damn good education while young & be prepared to deal w/life's hard times that are a coming. Oh, yeah. Learn to save your money now as much as you can bc one day you'll live to be an old person living on your savings in the future.
 
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Drewbydoo said:
Comment on your update:

I only looked up Riley's bio because I wanted to find out how old he was because I was wondering "How does anyone, of any age, fracture a bone in his hand and is able to come back and play professional ANYTHING in 6 - 8 weeks?"

I found out he's 26, married, two kids, his first name is Michael and his wife and kids live in Mississippi.

I was surprised about where his family lived.

So, there you have it. We know more. IDK what we're going to actually DO with that info, but it is interesting.

I truly, truly hope you're having a good day. I am not. IDK why I'm not. Nothing bad is going on in my life, but I just feel negative or in a dark place mentally for some reason for the last day or so; which is unusual for me. So I'd like to assume or wish that everyone else is doing better than I am.
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Maybe this song by John Denver will help put a smile on you face today.
Out sailing on the oceans free & clear not binded up by the world's problems & cares.

 
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“According to Fangraphs, the Astros’ playoff odds have grown to 86%, compared to the Mariners at 23%. This reversal is incredible if you think back to mid-May. Does this affect your perceptions of Joe Espada’s managerial ability?”

“I listened to the MLB Network this morning, and Jon Heyman listed the best manager performances in the MLB this season. Joe Espada was No. 3 for his managerial performance. Heyman pointed to the eight injured starting pitchers, and Espada’s ability to stay the course and come back from the a terrible start to the season. Heyman also cited the fact that the Astros erased a 10 game deficit faster than any team in history.”
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MLB Offense is Down...as is the Astros’ Offense

2024 offense is below recent years’ batting stats
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knoxvol52 said:
I swear individuals are obsessed with SEC being brutal in every sport. Everyone can have their own view though.

I bet the Golf schedule is brutal as well.
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The strength of schedule, and others at the top of the league, will bear that opinion out. Look at how close the early projections have the top grouped:

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knoxvol52 said:
I swear individuals are obsessed with SEC being brutal in every sport. Everyone can have their own view though.

I bet the Golf schedule is brutal as well.
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I wouldn’t say SEC basketball is on par with football, baseball, and softball but it’s light years ahead of what it used to be. There are usually 8 deserving teams for the NCAAT on an annual basis now. Part of that is because the caliber of coaching has drastically improved over the years. Having Coach Cal and Barnes has been a godsend for the SEC.
 
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