No joke.
Twins release statement on Kirby Puckett (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060305&content_id=1335280&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnered=rss_mlb)
...and what the hell is "Neo Surgery"?
Wow. Who voted for Kirby in the death pool?
They must have meant neuro surgery. They'll probably take him to St Josephs Barrow Neurological Center. Best place in the world from what I'm told.
Good to know the man is in good hands.
did anyone vote for him...if not, he's now disqualified
Quote from: Nails on 03/05/06, 12:28:51 PM
...and what the hell is "Neo Surgery"?
It's performed by Keanu Reeves.
they said on the radio this morning that his weight is rumored to be up near 400 pounds right now...
I hope Tony Gwynn is paying attention.
i think that despite being also really fat, tony gwynn is taking better care of himself. puckett seems to have become a complete and utter mess.
Update: Puckett is in critical condition, although no real details are available (http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060305&content_id=1336049&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min). Torii Hunter was too upset by the news to play in yesterday's spring training game, and Gladden left his radio gig to fly to Arizona to see Kirby.
Interesting thing I just learned from the article - Kirby was engaged and scheduled to be remarried in June.
That sucks.
But what does this statement mean: "He's a big part of the reason I play this game," Jones said. "He's the reason I play it the way I play it. He's a great person. We all learned from him, me, Torii, Matt Lawton, LaTroy [Hawkins]."
I know what it actually means but Jacque Jones is saying that he plays the game becuase of Kirby? Come on.
Quote from: BDawk on 03/06/06, 06:46:36 AM
did anyone vote for him...if not, he's now disqualified
Dammit.
I went with Hrbek since I figured he would be the most fat and out of shape right now. I guess I should have done my research first.
"He's the reason I play the way I play it"
Maybe Kirby instilled some sort of work ethic in him that he's carried throughout his career.
Quote from: Ryno on 03/06/06, 11:12:36 AM
"He's the reason I play the way I play it"
Maybe Kirby instilled some sort of work ethic in him that he's carried throughout his career.
Well, it definitely takes some "work" to become 400 pounds.
Yes he said that but before that he said, "He's a big part of the reason I play this game,"
That just means that Kirby gave him sterroids. . . . .and some baby back ribs.
Quote from: Stock on 03/06/06, 11:11:10 AM
Quote from: BDawk on 03/06/06, 06:46:36 AM
did anyone vote for him...if not, he's now disqualified
Dammit.
I went with Hrbek since I figured he would be the most fat and out of shape right now. I guess I should have done my research first.
I knew Kirby was getting huge (there were quite a few pictures of him around the time of his trial), but I completely forgot about that when voting in the dead pool.
Hrbek has a fishing show now, so he at least stays thin enough not to sink his fishing boats.
Quote from: BeefMaster on 03/06/06, 11:27:06 AM
Quote from: Stock on 03/06/06, 11:11:10 AM
Quote from: BDawk on 03/06/06, 06:46:36 AM
did anyone vote for him...if not, he's now disqualified
Dammit.
I went with Hrbek since I figured he would be the most fat and out of shape right now. I guess I should have done my research first.
I knew Kirby was getting huge (there were quite a few pictures of him around the time of his trial), but I completely forgot about that when voting in the dead pool.
Hrbek has a fishing show now, so he at least stays thin enough not to sink his fishing boats.
Well, I guess I will just have to start pulling for a freak boating accident.
Quote from: Racktacular on 03/06/06, 10:51:58 AM
That sucks.
But what does this statement mean: "He's a big part of the reason I play this game," Jones said. "He's the reason I play it the way I play it. He's a great person. We all learned from him, me, Torii, Matt Lawton, LaTroy [Hawkins]."
I know what it actually means but Jacque Jones is saying that he plays the game becuase of Kirby? Come on.
Just a thought, but it seems possible that Jacque didn't rehearse the quote prior to speaking with the reporter and slightly misspoke.
I overeat because of Kirby
Big time hitter. Forget the numbers. Bottom line he hit when it mattered most.
Opps! Strikeout.
This is pretty awful news, makes me think twice about the RBI Dead Pool. Strokes are very bad, even if he comes out successfully after medical care. Best of wishes to Puckett...
The only problem is, Kirby is kind of a scumbag. It's easier to feel badly for a guy like dale murphy
And then there were 158...
I feel like such a ghoul for the death poll. This really is tragic, guys...
I hope to at least be able to provide some minor tribute with a contribution to his database page...
Wow... I think it might be time to put a moratorium on the Dead Pool, I feel terrible...
I dont so much feel bad, because he was leazy...and I still like the death pool.
Really a shock, happened so fast and I never felt he was sleazy, not that now is the time to discuss that.
I hate to say this...but he passed away. What a shame, as he was a good 2-3-4 behind Gary "GAR!!!" Gaetti and Kent "HR Bek" Hrbek. You think I'm kidding? Here's the news about him:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2357158
1961-2006 Kirby Puckett. You will be missed... :'(
Why would we think you are kidding when there has already been 4 posts in this thread about it
Quote from: ultimate7 on 03/06/06, 07:50:36 PM
Why would we think you are kidding when there has already been 4 posts in this thread about it
No, about his passing. It's a shame he died, as he'd blast the crap out of any team in RBI (I'm very damn good with powerful righty hitters)
Quote from: OctogenarianFranco on 03/06/06, 07:20:01 PM
And then there were 158...
I feel like such a ghoul for the death poll. This really is tragic, guys...
I hope to at least be able to provide some minor tribute with a contribution to his database page...
who won?
This is the pic? from espn.com...it doesn't look like Puckett to me. Is it?
that looks like him to me, but they didn't get his birth year correct. he was born in 1961...stupid ESPN
I don't know...maybe it's been so long since I've seen the "skinny" version that was Puckett.
that looks like a mid 90s Puck.
Quote from: Strassy on 03/06/06, 09:38:32 PM
that looks like him to me, but they didn't get his birth year correct. he was born in 1961...stupid ESPN
mlb.com has the same year...
On our favorite baseball stats site and on an '88 Donruss card, it has '61. Most web sites seem to have '60.
They said that the Hall of Fame did some recent research and found his actual birthdate to be 1960.
Quote from: Ryno on 03/06/06, 08:14:17 PM
who won?
Nobody picked him, although Nails tried to after Puckett had the stroke.
I actually had a message on my answering machine last night from my aunt in St. Paul with the news (although I'd heard it on the radio in the car on the way home). All my MLB games have been Twins games, and Kirby is one of the few Hall of Famers I have seen in person. This is sad news (even after the stuff in '03, he was well-liked in Minnesota), and I think we should all play a game of RBI as the Twins in his honor.
Kirby got big, and that's from a year ago (http://woolis.com/images/Fanfest2005/05fanfest001Puckett&Lantz.jpg)
gat dayum!
Quote from: Kane on 03/06/06, 10:24:21 PM
They said that the Hall of Fame did some recent research and found his actual birthdate to be 1960.
This is true despite Kirby not being from Central America. News needs to be changed from 44 to 45.
*** for immediate release ***
the defending world champion oc of the fantasy league are saddened by the loss of our former player and world champion kirby puckett. as a leadoff man for the oc, kirby sparked many rallies and stoked a powerful offense on the way to our title last year. he was a joy to have in the clubhouse and an inspiration on the field.
we look past the allegations of his off the field behavior and honor mr. puckett for his performance not only in the metrodome and on many major league baseball fields around the country, but also at tengen field where he will live forever.
good bye kirby, you'll be missed.
The OC GM is now available for questions on this subject. They may be different than that of ownership
Quote from: BDawk on 03/07/06, 01:10:26 PM
The OC GM is now available for questions on this subject. They may be different than that of ownership
Will he be sitting for the next game?
If you sit Kirby, then the terrorists win.
I find this shocking, I don't really know what to say. He was one of my favorite players growing up, and one of the most well known and loved, I'm going to miss him greatly.
I really wish someone would take down that "Next RBI'er to die" topic. I find it totally inappropriate. I'm not saying it had anything to do with Kirby's passing, but I'm probably the most superstitious human being on Earth, and it just kinda bugged me.
Heh, you won't see me post anything there.
eh, lets celebreate life and see who can predict the rbi'er who will live the longest (age wise).
since most of the youngest rbi'ers are at least 10-15 years older than the oldest members here, im sure some of us will be around long enuf to see it thru.
As current owner, manager and GM of The Creamy Pirates, current Fantasy RBI team of Kirby Puckett, we are saddened by the loss of one of baseball's most beloved on-the-field figures. However, we owe it to our current fans and the rest of our team to continue to play Zombie Kirby Puckett the remainder of the season. Of course, this could change if his numbers comtinue to suck, or if he begins losing any body parts after rigor mortus sets in.
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/07/06, 02:26:38 PM
As current owner, manager and GM of The Creamy Pirates, current Fantasy RBI team of Kirby Puckett, we are saddened by the loss of one of baseball's most beloved on-the-field figures. However, we owe it to our current fans and the rest of our team to continue to play Zombie Kirby Puckett the remainder of the season. Of course, this could change if his numbers comtinue to suck, or if he begins losing any body parts after rigor mortus sets in.
I will protest the starting of a zombie Kirby...or any zombies for that matter.
Of course, Zombie Kirby will be forced to wear a John Olerud-style batting helmet in the field to avoid any potentially deadly "head shots".
Quote from: fightonusc on 03/07/06, 02:30:48 PM
Of course, Zombie Kirby will be forced to wear a John Olerud-style batting helmet in the field to avoid any potentially deadly "head shots".
Shouldn't all the other players be wearing the helmets, ya know, protecting their brains?
:'(
Just thought I'd stop in and pay my respects.
I just whomped Dt with Mn. Kirby was 2-4 with 2 2B, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored. He even got a gift from the RBI gods his last time up - with Gaetti and Gladden at second and third, Kirby hit a foul popup off third base, but Brookens dropped it. Kirby then grounded to Brookens, but Brookens threw home to stop Gladden from advancing, allowing Kirby to reach. He later scored on a Brunansky double.