Let's start out with some really good news. The Yankees have re-signed Brett Gardner...
He's the heart and soul of the team and he deserves it. Brett Gardner is back with the Yankees — officially. The longtime outfielder agreed to a new deal with the team last month, but didn’t take a physical until Tuesday and the Yankees announced the deal Saturday.
Gardner returns on a one-year contract worth $12.5 million with a $10 million option for 2021 that includes a $2.5 million buyout. To make room for Gardner on the roster, Stephen Tarpley was designated for assignment.
Coming off a season in which he set career highs in homers with 28 and an OPS of .829, Gardner was expected to be back in The Bronx — especially with Aaron Hicks out likely until June at the earliest following Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in October.
Gardner, 36, figures to play regularly in center, with fellow lefty swinging Mike Tauchman another option to fill in for the switch-hitting Hicks, who returned from an elbow injury during the playoffs, but then further injured it.
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And to this day I'm still a tool.
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These poor bastards can't get a break.
Another earthquake - this one a magnitude 5.9 earthquake - shook Puerto Rico again on Saturday morning, causing a landslide in the southern municipality of Peñuelas. The quake at 8:54 a.m. local time struck 8 miles southeast of Guanica at a shallow depth of 3 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It is the most recent in a string of quakes and aftershocks that have left thousands on the island without power and water.
I usta live in the Virgin Islands - these guys were my neighbors.
Preliminary reports by the USGS said the quake was a magnitude 6.0 at a depth of 6 miles. The quake caused outages across the island, including areas of Lares, Adjuntas, Ponce and San German, according to Puerto Rico's Electric Power Authority.
At least 539 buildings were damaged, amounting to losses of $110 million, Gov. Wanda Vázquez said in a press conference Saturday. She said her administration was immediately releasing $2 million to six of the most affected municipalities and putting price freezes on various food products and necessities. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
This topographical chart shows the Puerto Rican trench that's the cause of all of these problems. The tectonic plates that separate north and south America just don't seem to wanna get along.
Lest we forget they ARE part of our country. They should bite the bullet and vote for Statehood.
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My new favorite comic. Thanks JC!
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These guys were really good, too. Wish they'd bring it back.
Check this out:
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California's batshit whackjob Governor is asking for $ 1.4 Billion dollars to 'combat homelessness as that state's homeless crisis explodes in their faces.
Advocates and officials acknowledge it won't take all 151,000 people off the streets, but it will help ease the emergency.
Excuse my lack of political correctness here, but if you don't have a home, or a job, or anything, just why the fuck would you have a dog?
As homelessness in California swells, Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to funnel $1.4 billion into programs designed to alleviate the crisis.
He unveiled a budget Friday that would build on last year’s billion-dollar promise to create more temporary shelters and emergency housing and help pay for treatment programs. “The state of California is treating homelessness as a real emergency — because it is one,” Newsom said in a statement. “Californians are demanding that all levels of government — federal, state and local — do more to get people off the streets and into services — whether that’s housing, mental health services, substance abuse treatment or all of the above.”
He said the money would go directly to the people who need it most and would focus on preventive measures, including rent assistance and access to healthcare.
“[We’re] using every tool in the toolbox — from proposing a massive new infusion of state dollars in the budget that goes directly to homeless individuals’ emergency housing and treatment programs, to building short-term emergency housing on vacant state-owned land,” he said.
Government causes the problem and then tells you how it's gonna fix it. Good fucking luck with that, buddy.
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Of course she's a blonde. And a Canadian blonde to boot.
One ditzy “Family Feud” contestant got a little ahead of herself and cost her family their chance at the game. When Eve Dubois took the podium to be the saving grace for her family’s chances at $10,000, she had no idea she would create a pop culture moment.
It all went down on Thursday night during an episode for the Canadian installment of the iconic game show, in the sudden death moment of the show, where one correct answer is all that was needed in order to advance to play for the big prize.
When host Gerry Dee posed the question, “Name Popeye’s favorite food,” Dubois, intensely sure of herself, buzzed in before Dee had even finished the question and emphatically answered, “chicken!”
Impressed by her quick response and charm, Dubois broke into her own happy dance. Much to her dismay, the question was in reference to the legendary cartoon character Popeye, not the Southern-style restaurant chain.
Moral of the story? There is none. Do you agree?
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I've said it before and I'll keep on saying it. A good pocket knife is a man's most valuable treasure. If you're not carrying a good pocket knife, shame on you. You'd be amazed how handy they become.
This is what I carry - see for yourself:
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More than a dozen swing-seat freshmen have taken part in at least one private call session with Biden, Amy Klobuchar or Pete Buttigieg in recent weeks. A handful have already gravitated toward the former vice president, and more are expected to follow before Democrats start voting on Feb. 3, according to interviews with 15 lawmakers, aides and campaign strategists.
If him, Pocahontas and Bernie are all they got, they're fucked.
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Ever see an Osprey unfold? It's one pretty cool plane.
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Valentine's Day is coming soon enough.
You may not give a shit about this so-called 'holiday', but SHE DOES - believe you me. Be smart. Give her the option of choosing her own present. It's the wise decision brutha, trust me.
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We've all had days like this - don't bullshit me...
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Looking for a temp job for $22 an hour? The Census is hiring thousands of people!
If you’re looking for a way to get extra cash to pay off your holiday bills or save up money for down the road, the 2020 census could be your answer.
The United States Census Bureau is currently recruiting employees for temporary and part-time work related to collecting data.
If hired, employees can expect to make between $20-22 an hour, and training is paid. Field and office, and supervisor positions are also available.
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Why do these jerkoffs do shit like this?
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Here's 4 (actually 8) good reasons why they do silly shit.
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I WILL be reposting this a few times in future posts. Trust me.
I WILL be reposting this a few times in future posts. Trust me.
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Another disaster in Puerto Rico is just an opportunity for dimocratic politicians to get rich there.
ReplyDeleteI pulled a 4 month TDY in 2003 as a security detail in San Juan. I was amazed at the brazen corruption of government officials. Puerto Rico needs to be cut loose from the US.
Hate to burst your bubble, Joe. Bill Watterson, the artist/creator of Calvin & Hobbes, said when he ended the strip that he'd taken it as far as he could before it started getting stale. I think he also had a dispute with Universal Press Syndicate. The grind of putting out a daily strip & Sunday strip were wearing on him. I love C & H too, I stopped reading the funnies when they left. I still need to get the rest of the printed collections. Also love Cyanide & Happiness.
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