Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
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Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
There appears to be a run on Top Pitchers these days, which I assume isn’t too surprising. Pitching is always considered important, even in times of plenty. And, of course, at this particular moment, with people shut in and focused on the hot stove league, Top Pitching is really important to ease the pressure that builds inside the most devout fans. I mean, eat a couple Slugger Dogs, and next thing you know, you’re in need of that good old TP.
It’s the nature of a free market to value things that are important to us, and at certain times when the pressure on GMs to make something happen is building, TP is really, really important.
So, of course, the TP market reflects it.
I mean, GMs keep going to the TP market to pick up TP, but, well, as the following conversation shows, it appears certain teams are hording all the TP.
PORTLAND GM: …lost out on Brown and Barnard. Time to find pitching somewhere. (Note to self, there isn’t any pitching to find).
BROOKLYN GM: "Losing out" on Brown and Bernard pretty much sums up the state of BBA starting pitching right now.
CALIFORNIA GM: ... and it doesn't look to be getting any better any time soon.
It’s getting so bad that rumors say a black market has formed, and some nefarious TP hoarders are looking to gouge those less fortunate GMs. While no absolute proof of this kind of cartel has been uncovered, it should be noted that certain signs are beginning to form, including certain tongue-in-cheek, nudge-nudge-wink-wink kinds of comments.
Edmonton GM: I have a bunch now. No one is good though. Hmu if you want any bad pitchers.
Which sounds like negging TP pimp-talk to some overly sensitive folks. "The cost of TP is going up," said one greedy GM is reported to have said. "I can't wait to get my hands on some," said another. "I just wanna squeeze my TP," said another, which makes one wonder if that was Benny or one of the Jets. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Who would have thought that there would be such a run on TP at time like this?
It’s the nature of a free market to value things that are important to us, and at certain times when the pressure on GMs to make something happen is building, TP is really, really important.
So, of course, the TP market reflects it.
I mean, GMs keep going to the TP market to pick up TP, but, well, as the following conversation shows, it appears certain teams are hording all the TP.
PORTLAND GM: …lost out on Brown and Barnard. Time to find pitching somewhere. (Note to self, there isn’t any pitching to find).
BROOKLYN GM: "Losing out" on Brown and Bernard pretty much sums up the state of BBA starting pitching right now.
CALIFORNIA GM: ... and it doesn't look to be getting any better any time soon.
It’s getting so bad that rumors say a black market has formed, and some nefarious TP hoarders are looking to gouge those less fortunate GMs. While no absolute proof of this kind of cartel has been uncovered, it should be noted that certain signs are beginning to form, including certain tongue-in-cheek, nudge-nudge-wink-wink kinds of comments.
Edmonton GM: I have a bunch now. No one is good though. Hmu if you want any bad pitchers.
Which sounds like negging TP pimp-talk to some overly sensitive folks. "The cost of TP is going up," said one greedy GM is reported to have said. "I can't wait to get my hands on some," said another. "I just wanna squeeze my TP," said another, which makes one wonder if that was Benny or one of the Jets. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Who would have thought that there would be such a run on TP at time like this?
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Re: Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
I see what you did there.
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Re: Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
I have some too, not the extra-soft jumbo rolls, but I've got some. I'm just scared we might run into that "bug" that hit others last season and then we wont have it when we need it most.
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I thought it was the dodgy burgers being sold at some BBA ballparks, I did hear there was dog in the Cougars burgers but dont quote me.
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Re: Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
I saw a video on twitter where a woman was exchanging a blow job and a donut for pitching. Or was it for toilet paper?
I'm in need of both at the moment. And yes, I mean a BJ and donut
I'm in need of both at the moment. And yes, I mean a BJ and donut
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It's a little early for BBA late night edition, isn't it?
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Re: Top Pitcher Scarcity Causing Runs?
Honestly I want to wipe clean my, um, memory after reading this.
Even considering I'm the maybe league's biggest hoarder of TP.
Even considering I'm the maybe league's biggest hoarder of TP.
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This is amazing.
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