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On Brandon Maurer, Roenis Elias, and "Starter's Rhythm"

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Mt Grizzly sez,

Maurer is bad, no doubt, but he's the organizations 7th or 8th starter. I highly doubt he's an impediment to free agent signings. The only viable alternative is Erasmo and he didn't fare any better when he was given his shot. If Walker stays on track, Maurer has one or two starts left and then it's back to Tacoma.

Right ... our dropoff after guys #1-4 is sheer.  We get vertigo, watching pitchers' duels for 4 days and then getting a rookie KO'ed by the 3rd inning every 5th day.

Hey.  File one more in the melancholy folder titled, "Stoploss Problems."  Saberdogs haven't gotten around to thinkin' about that one yet.

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Phoenix Terry sez,

Griz - I beg to differ about E-Ram's results as an MLB pitcher. E-Ram was very good in 2012 (59 innings of 3.37 ERA ball). He was worse in 2013, probably because he wasn't healthy. E-Ram started poorly in 2014, but his last 2 starts in the bigs were both quality starts. The combined line from E-Ram's last 2 MLB starts: 12 innings / 5 ER / 9 hits allowed / 12 K's / 4 BBs. Maurer, OTH, has never even succeeded at AAA, let alone at the MLB level. If the M's Brain Trust was absolutely intent on putting out the players each day that maximizes the team's chance to win, E-Ram would be starting in place of Maurer.

With the new evidence in as of May 30, 2014, I'm inclined to go wit' Terry on this one ... but check me in a week :- )

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It was striking -- and pleasing -- to watch Roenis Elias pitch one day and then C.J. Wilson pitch the next* day.  Just about the only difference between the two men is "starter's rhythm."  (That, and the fact that Elias' changeup is already superior to CJ's.)

Exploring Seattle’s Performing Arts with Your Loved One

When it comes time to think of something to do on a date night, check the local calendar and see what sorts of performing arts events are coming up. Seattle is rich with the arts and culture and it’s easy to find something that will appeal to both you and your someone special. If you’re just looking for a concert to go to, see what’s playing at KeyArena. If you’re searching for one of the city’s best, head to the Paramount Theatre. Or take in a much smaller show by attending one of the performances at the tiny Phoenix Theatre.

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Weekend Fun: Mighty Girl movies

It may sound bad that I’m sharing a bunch of movie ideas for my first weekend fun item, but my back is out and I am in too much pain to play. Wood Sprite is staying with Grandma this weekend—we were supposed to sell cookies and see Mr. Peabody instead—while Indy works overtime and I recover. So here are my ideas for fun this weekend; feel free to add yours below in the comments.

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Blast From the Past

“Who’s this?” Wood Sprite asked me, pointing to Cyclops.

Seriously? How could I have not taught her about Scott Summers, the stoic and handsome, if stiff, leader of the X-Men?

She was leafing through a giant Marvel sticker book that my sister had given her. Although she recognized Phoenix—I have a Funko Pop! Phoenix in the living room, after all—she had no idea who Colossus, Storm, Beast and several other characters were.

“That’s it,” I said, “We’re getting my comic books out!”

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Exploring Atlanta’s Festivals with Someone Special

With so many festivals and events going on in Atlanta, it’s easy to find something fun and interesting to do with your date all throughout the year. Fans of cinema might want to check out the Atlanta Film Festival from late March to early April, one of the most-praised festivals of its kind in the Southeastern US. If you want to learn more about the city you live in, check out Phoenix Flies at the end of March, when the public gets the chance to visit hundreds of historic sites for free. Or try something a little geekier at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

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