Bit off topic, but had a new Malibu for a rental recently and was surprised by how much I liked that car. Comfortable, quiet, decent handling, etc. Compared to similar vehicles I’d rented lately (Fusion, Jetta, Sonata) it was in another league.

I can get a (legal) diesel in the Cruze though...

The Cruze hatchback is better looking. There. I said it. I don’t care who knows it anymore. The Cruze looks interesting and eye catching. The golf looks like VW looked up the definition of ‘hatchback’ and copied the picture over into whatever modeling software they use.

The Straw Man that broke my back - no more Deadspin for me; tired of wondering if you’re ever able to separate state and sport over here.

You know what’s funny? I was actually thinking “while I wish Kaepernick would stand for the national anthem and honor his country, I totally understand and respect his decision. If his stance helps, even in a small way, to shed some more light on issues facing minorities in this country, then it was worth it.”

Colin Kapernick should stick to *watches recent game film* uh actually politics and social media

Lol sweet straw man Timmy. Really knocked it out of the park there!

You should see him throw—kid has a hose.

(Kermit meme.)

I might be one of the few who is not fussed about the appearance and race of the cast. What matters is the script.

Oh come on. Lett the Mongolian have his medal.

That is probably one of the stupidest things I’ve read so far today. It doesn’t even make sense. Trump was never involved with any “-gate” to begin with, nor has he ever done anything that could even be vaguely construed as similar to what Lochte did.

What’s your gripe? Did you expect the guy from NBC to hide the fact (at the time) that the runner had been DQ’d and instead blow smoke up the runner’s ass and congratulate him on a silver medal?

Yes, right, SF Mike, a great opportunity this story is to promote Hillary.

This is Manfred’s dumbest idea, and one he needs to let die. His fundamental misunderstanding lies in is his inability to realize that “traditional defense” is, itself, a shift. Otherwise, three of the infielders would just be standing on the bases for which their positions are named.

Counterpoint: The game is largely fine and micromanaging it will only screw it up.

Who exactly is the “ban the shift” constituency? Is BIG LEFTY POWER HITTER that strong of a lobby? Maybe I move entirely in “serious baseball fan” circles (also I am a Pirates fan), but I can’t remember anyone complaining about the shift because of it being a shift. This kind of strikes me as a baseball writer and…

It would look like communism. Free market infields are essential to preserving the American way of life.

Exactly. So frustrating. No one can bunt anymore either. If some of these guys worked on it more, they could force the opponent to abandon the shift. It baffles the mind how horrible these guys are at bunting (especially in the AL).

Went from looking like a dick to looking fantastic.