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I hope to God that you're wrong. The day will come.

Selig responds to Astros fallout Commissioner Bud Selig addressed Major League Baseball's decision to move the Astros-Cubs series to Milwaukee last Sunday in a full-page ad in Sunday's edition of the Chronicle. Read the ad below: Dear Fans, On behalf of Major League Baseball, I want to express my profound sorrow to those of you who suffered through the devastation brought by Hurricane Ike. It was a horrific storm and all of us at Major League Baseball are aware of the enormity of it and the destruction and displacement that it caused. While it is insignificant in comparison to the havoc that was taking place in Southeast Texas, the storm also created a scheduling dilemma for Major League Baseball. I am well aware that many fans of the Houston Astros thought it unfair that we moved two of the three games of the Houston - Chicago series to Milwaukee. I understand your unhappiness and frustration and I regret that such a decision had to be made. Our first obligation is to the health and welfare of our fans and players, and our second is to complete the Major League schedule, which is no easy task when you consider Houston had to play the remaining 15 games in the final16 days of the season. Also, we were faced with a complex set of scheduling rules as well as the involvement of several different constituencies. We carefully analyzed all of our options. For three days, we were in constant contact with three different weather services and ultimately came to the conclusion that the only viable option was to move two games to a stadium with a dome where the games were guranteed to be played. That decision led us to Milwaukee. While we had an obligation to play all three games, we held the last one back to be played in Houston after the end of the regular season, on Monday, September 29th, should it be necessary to determine Postseason play. Throughout our discussions with the weather experts over the three-day period, we learned there were serious weather concerns in other cities with available outdoor ball parks and were advised by the experts not to reschedule the games at those sites. Complicating the matter was the fact that the domed stadiums in Minnesota, Phoenix and the Tampa Bay area were unavailable due to previous scheduling conflicts. Also, we did not think it was fair to play games on the West Coast, given the fact Houston would have had to travel across country to Miami to begin a series there the following Tuesday. The only option that remained was Milwaukee. In making the decision to play there, I recognized the advantage the Cubs would have in playing in such close proximity to Chicago and had there been a better option, I would have taken it. All of us involved in the decision regret the frustration the Astros and their fans felt about playing two games in Milwaukee. As Commissioner, my job is to balance many competing needs, while also finishing the season on time so the Postseason can begin as scheduled. Hurricane Ike disrupted many things, including the baseball schedule and I regret its impact on Astros fans. I have heard your complaints and I understand the impact this storm has had on the lives of Texans and Houston-area residents in particular. Sincerely, Allan H. (Bud) Selig Commissioner of Baseball

You just figuring that out? Didn't believe me when I said it over a month ago?

I trust Lou completely. That's why he's the manager and I have to buy my hat and jersey.

What makes it better than this?

Fenway and Wrigley are next.

Get it straight from the tap in Dublin and see how cold it is.

Wow Dom, all the Cubs needed tonight was their pitcher. ;D 5 RBI for Marsuck in 5 innings.

The games needed to be played without threat of a rainout. That means a domed stadium. Milwaukee was the logical choice.

Guinness is meant to be served ice cold.

What else could he have done?

I *** those who get to demolish the place. Hell, I'd pay $50 for 15 minutes with the wrecking ball.

Where is the line breaking?

The pictured boots needed to be trashed long ago as they are quite the safety hazard.

Season 3 premieres tonight at 9PM EDT. The premiere will be preceded by a one hour clip-show from the first two seasons. As for me, I'd love to save a little cheerleader...

I know absolutely nothing about the reel and am probably talking out of my arse, but I would say that the reel has no clutch release. Constant free spool.

Well, I ate about 10 of them. Let the fun begin. ;D I hate wasting food. :-/

Tupperware container with sprouts prepared on 9/10. Would you eat them or throw them in the trash?

Which is better? Which do you prefer?

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It's going to take Indy a while to find themselves. Hopefully they do so before they lose a few more games.

Looks like me after I've slept for 12 hours.

Well, how did ya do today? Since your phone is automated voice mailbox...

Worst lake on earth? Head east young man and I'll put you on a bad lake.