Rick Anderson
Rick Anderson
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We're making changes because the bookstore has struggled to make a profit or break even over the past few years. We have begun affiliating our bookstore with Columbia as they are the eighth largest in the country and know how to run a retail company.
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Where I would have thought this was 30-70 or 40-60 a few weeks ago, my guess is it feels more like 50-50 now, which is not just a number but a trend line.
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Yes, for most people the spring stats can fool you. But watching the way he's throwing the ball, he's backed off and pitched, not thrown. He's more letting the pitches work for him and letting the ball move for him and locating. He's not trying to overthrow or overpower hitters, but just make his pitches and have them put the ball in play.
pool
Look at that, just like a pool table.
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I think the turning point was the missed PK. That made a difference.
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I think he's going to remember his first major league outing. Not just the thrill of being here, but probably the longest home run he's given up in his life.
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Our national cemeteries are in fact national shrines -- places to memorialize the service of our veterans, our way of life, keeping us free. We intend fully to maintain this cemetery as a national shrine.
love people wine
People love wine with bubbles, it makes the wine come alive.
bother innings last seven
That doesn't bother me at all because I know they'll get it going. The last two nights, we got seven innings out of both of our starters, and you can see them getting more consistent.
economies gain increased marketing
The affiliation would gain us economies of scale, increased technology, marketing and promotions.
biggest jobs keeping
That was probably one of my biggest jobs ? keeping them quiet. Yeah, it was frustrating for everyone.
hits
I thought some of their hits just made it through the infield.
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We're deadly serious about our wine until it's in the bottle, and after that, it's all about having fun. We were one of the first to take this tack. We're really trying to demystify wine.
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We really like this kid. He's got a loose arm and a good feel with all his pitches. Everything about him is very professional. And the best part has been that he's not intimidated here.