Posted by Jeffery Lung on Dec. 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM
The older I get, the less value I see in vitriol. I am trying not to be angry right now. But I am hurt. I'm human. And humans have feelings -- feelings that, obviously, get hurt. I understand Albert Pujols had some hurt feelings too, because Ryan Howard -- a...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Dec. 7, 2011 at 12:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and bonafide LOLstro lover, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: “Gee, I wish we had one of them doomsday machines.” There are three things I can never remember: the first is people's names. The second is... is... Anyway, I know I love me some hot stove! I'm making my...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Dec. 5, 2011 at 2:30 PM
The Twittersphere is an oddly fantastic place. It's a lot like American Gladiators, you either get it or you're like "Dude, wtf is this insanity?" So whenever someone comes along and does something different, I have to give credit. We have a new follower whose handle is @White_Sox_Fans Of course,...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Dec. 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Boston just got a bazillion times cooler. Seriously, I'm pumped to have Bobby V back in the game, just so I can post slobbery fanboy I'm-in-complete-awe-of-you-Bobby material. For example, did you know that in addition to inventing "the wrap" and never mispronouncing Benny Agbayani's name, Valentine is ALSO a 12th...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Dec. 1, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Stop it. Stop looking at me like that. If you want a Bobby Valentine/Red Sox dramaschlobfest post then go check out the worldwide leader in sports smut. This is Red State Blue State. And today we're talking about THE MAYOR. That's right. While Larry Lucchino was busy going behind Red...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 30, 2011 at 2:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and rogue horsicorn rider, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: “This is what happens when you leave home. You meet... people.” Men, are you moody? Are you out of shape? Do your testicles feel weird? Of course they do. The Astros are leaving the National League and you miss...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Click ME to Listen!!! And so in this Podcast brought to you by Lifestyles… The RSBS crew celebrates its 30th episode by taking a stroll down podcast memory lane, remembering things that busted our (and hopefully your) guts. AIDS salad and Ron Santo's memory get rehashed while new memories (like...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 27, 2011 at 2:30 PM
There are three computers in my house. When idle, I like to keep the above GIF running on all three of them, so when I pass by I can get off on Greinke's angry bounce. Oh how sweet it is, oh how sweet it is. Don't hate me 'cuz I'm...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Just like a Justin Verlander fastball, this is going to be quick, hard to see and will probably guilt you into crowning me with the MVP award: The Drah-mah in Bahhhh-ston Leave it to the Red Sox to be all dramatified in the offseason. As if their 2010 free agent...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and lone Zambrano-believer, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: Throw the Spaghetti in the Machine. I'm a burning bush. I'm a wildfire. I'm singing in the rain and dancing again. Like Tim Tebow, I have a big god. BIGGER THAN ZEUS. I can put away my Club Confidential and...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Admit it. It may be Monday, but your mind is already on Thursday -- Thanksgiving -- the one day of the year where your sole responsibility is to eat yourself into a coma, sprawl out on the couch and watch football for 7 hours while catnapping as necessary. You get...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM
As the enemy begins yet another chapter in its century-long battle against awful, I can't help but reflect on the one-and-done tenure of Mr. Mike Quade. I will not question the hearty baseball acumen of the man; he's been around this long, so he must know something. But a leader...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM
The RSBSians have spoken! And y'all told us to open that bag up. So we did. And here's what we've won... Oakley’s newest Blender shades are the perfect mix for active lifestyles. Lightweight C-5 alloy is combined with O-Matter earstems and sure-grip Unobtainium for unrivaled comfort and durability. Slide these...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Today is the day we humbled bloggers at RSBS get to share with you, dear readers, the clue to what our Pass the Crown gift from Crown Royal may be! Remember, in this gift swap among the interwebs' finest, one of our lucky readers will be the beneficiary of whatever...
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Posted by Jeffery Lung on Nov. 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM
RSBS Special Correspondent and podcast kidnapee, Mr. Johanna Mahmud reports: “I speak over two thousand languages, including Dodo and Unicorn. I had a classical education.” Can Theo talk to the animals? Does he speak two thousand languages? Can he communicate his agenda to the morbidly obtuse, dumb and crazy? From...
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