But to me, that's just not the time to do it.

Of course not, Joe. It's your guy who got hurt.

It's major league baseball. It's open season on catchers. That's just the way it is. Spring training, regular season, all-star game, playoffs, whatever. Sure, outlaw the collision in college and high school, those guys aren't getting paid. But when it's your profession and the home plate collision is legal - well, you can't flip out when people run into the catcher.

Zimmer is 100% right.

I disagree with you, King, about the runner being at a disadvantage. Catchers legs and head are protected with hard plastic. Not their torso and shoulders. When a runner hits a catcher - he's not aiming low. And the catcher is a sitting duck. The guy who is running usually has some serious circular velocity going - while the catcher is just waiting for the mayhem.

Madonna's baseball equal is not Rickey Henderson. Rickey was good.

But, Garrison, you've done an about face. Here I was thinking reading the times and furrowing your brow was the way to go. Guess I should go get some wifi and a latte and get way too emotional about everything. (that's not going to happen)

-midwesterner on a coast

1.) We need to get out of the middle east and let them kill each other without being in the way

2.) We need to have healthcare for all americans

3.) We need to find a way to slow down the ever-increasing financial inequality in america

4.) We need to build a massive wall on the Mexican border (China did it centuries ago, I bet we can equal or top their effort)

5.) We need to consume less and think more and educate our next generation to compete globally.

alright, if I see anything in this new Top 5 which doesn't relate to any of my Top 5 - it's not something I really need to know about.

Give him some time and keep that open mind.

If Larry Summers were to speak, would you listen? King?

Your land has a shameful history.

Slave states have a shameful history.

Let's hope it happens.

The last 5 days will be remembered as a massive turning point in American history. Maybe bigger than 9/11.

But all Salon wants to do it throw sand and 5 year old ghosts. At least Mr. Leonard is on the payroll. All is not lost.

Barack sunk Hillary yesterday.

five year old ghosts. sorry for the slip up.

Great show. I really enjoyed it. Maybe 'enjoyed' isn't the word, but I certainly learned a lot. (Did anyone see Paul Volcker on Charlie Rose right afterward?? That was some good television).

'Iron Ladies' taught me that George Soros is a good guy (I'm DONE with conservative radio and newspapers). It taught me that Firestone has done a lot of good and some bad in Liberia. The show taught me how freaking fortunate we Americans are. Ellen Johnson is an amazing woman with a nearly impossible job. God bless her and God bless 'Independent Lens'.

Now, maybe, just maybe, young women won't dump their money away on these garbage magazines.

Is that so? I thought piss always smelled weird.

Andrew - did you catch Paul Volcker on Charlie Rose last week?

Priceless.

I've seen a lot of people ripping on the accuracy of the chain. If you can think of anything more precise, please let us know.

I've worked the chains a handful of times before and I think they're pretty damn accurate. Right before you head out to measure for a first, someone links a clip (think golfbag tag) on the spot where a major field line intersects with the chain (you'll notice one such line every 5 yards, they run from sideline to sideline). That way, when you take the chains out, you'll have at least one precise point and you stretch out the rest of the chain until it's taut. It's pretty simple. Until you have a robot spotting the ball, this is as good as it gets.

Wes, how were those brownies?

When life gets you down - go out and buy some huge fake tits. You WIN girl!

Only WE can decide how other countries should be governed.

and also identifying the people who will vote for McCain when their candidate doesn't get the Dem. nomination.

I've said it before, I'll say it again: Hillary trainwreck.

I'm starting to believe what I assumed was impossible for all of 07. A republican might win this thing. Feel free to look at my old letters to identify when I say that would be the largest ever failing of the democratic party. It's looking like a real possibility.

Good day all. I'm going to sprint to lunch with my head down wearing kevlar during a raid - I hear there are snipers in these building. This is no time for poetry.

So Sad ?

Not really. It would be if you had never heard of the Clintons. I would call this situation: So expected.

@ WES - what's this tune you're singing? I haven't been in this forum for a long time, but I remember you riding Joey in that 'monster's pouch. What happened?

Go read Garrison's article today.

It's spelled B-A-R-A-C-K. Barack Obama. BaraCk. BARACK.

Why should we trust your opinions if you can't spell the frontrunner's name correctly?

I meant no malice. It's just that I've read 'Barak' too many times today. (go back and read my letters - I'm sure I'm far more dyslexic that you - and make arguments far inferior to yours)

Who called WES, Dean or Brando? If anyone is in Louisville, go outside right now and look up. Can you see WES's ego floating in the clouds? Thought so.

This may be the first broadsheet topic that had me nodding and then deflated and then enlightened.

If you are all worked up about The Big Lie - just don't watch the games.

Vote with your remote.