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M's 10 ...

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Dr. D, having carefully DVR'ed the baseball game up in the man-cave, was in the family room.  Wallowing in the "Seahawk postgame" :- ) that was broadcast on ESPN.  When all of a sudden, the left sidebar said "Mariners Roll In Texas."  Curse you, Red Baron.  That was a blunder unworthy of the resident Soccer Mom at our home.  :: ashamed ::

A 10-1 lead?  Ah, thought Dr. D.  A 3-run Kyle Seager shot, two Ackley doubles, and...

Diving into Austin’s Best Dive Bars

When it’s time to get your drink on, few places are more appropriate to visit than the great dive bars of the city. Whether you’re going out solo or bringing along someone special, a good time awaits. Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon is one classic Austin dive bar that everyone should visit at least once. It doesn’t have any windows, but what it does have is lots of atmosphere and a fun crowd of regulars. Or if a night of karaoke is your thing, head to Ego’s.

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M's 5, Rangers 0

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Here's where the M's lineup stands, last 30 days, in terms of "Weighted Runs Created Plus."  League average is 100, so a "110 wRC+" means that a guy created 10% more runs than league average.

Remember the James axiom:  most of a player's value consists of being average.  I think of "Austin Jackson" as being -- sabermetrically and especially in the actual batter's box -- as the model of league-average hitting.  

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