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Forum: GRADING 11-20-2023, 10:14 AM
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Posted By calculusdork
What in the world is going on with Bulk 2023.409?...

What in the world is going on with Bulk 2023.409? This is the first time I've ever had grades pop (15 Nov) and then it take this long for PSA to ship to you guys.
Forum: GRADING 11-15-2023, 01:30 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Roger that. It does look like my sub popped this...

Roger that. It does look like my sub popped this morning, so at least we have progress. :)
Forum: GRADING 11-14-2023, 04:06 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Thanks gents. :cry:

Thanks gents.



:cry:
Forum: GRADING 11-14-2023, 11:27 AM
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Posted By calculusdork
What are the common reasons for a sub getting...

What are the common reasons for a sub getting stuck at QA2 while others move past it?
Forum: GRADING 11-10-2023, 01:37 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Looks like 2023.409 is stuck in QA Check 2 hell

Looks like 2023.409 is stuck in QA Check 2 hell
Forum: GRADING 10-24-2023, 03:50 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: GRADING 10-24-2023, 02:39 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Can I have a return order shipped to a different...

Can I have a return order shipped to a different address? I submitted three TCG cards for a friend, and would prefer to have them shipped directly back to him if possible. Looked for an option to...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-20-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
I'm on vacation and don't have access to my data...

I'm on vacation and don't have access to my data ... it's sufficient to say that, pending disaster, the NL and AL are done.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-20-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Voters tend to remember stuff like this in...

Voters tend to remember stuff like this in September, lol

(Not that it's at all the same thing, but Jake Arrieta won over Greinke and Kershaw in 2015 because of his ridiculous second half, which...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-14-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
2023 NL CY Prediction (as of 9/14/23) 1. Blake...

2023 NL CY Prediction (as of 9/14/23)
1. Blake Snell 87.75 (+2)
2. Justin Steele 87.48
3. Spencer Strider 86.85 (-2)
4. Zac Gallen 84.18

Honorable Mentions: Zack Wheeler, Corbin Burnes,...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-12-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Strider has the lowest "FIP minus ERA" in the NL ...

Strider has the lowest "FIP minus ERA" in the NL

Snell has the highest, Elder second-highest

Isn't baseball fun, lol
Forum: BASEBALL 09-12-2023, 09:49 AM
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Posted By calculusdork
Scherzer was 8th in ERA in 2016 and got 25...

Scherzer was 8th in ERA in 2016 and got 25 first-place votes. You could argue he wasn't "one of the best" at preventing runs, but he won 20 games and led the majors in strikeouts.

So, even though...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-12-2023, 09:32 AM
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Posted By calculusdork
Agree with this 100%.

Agree with this 100%.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-08-2023, 03:40 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Wheeler is so underrated.

Wheeler is so underrated.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-08-2023, 03:39 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Absolutely it is. Critical game for the Dbacks.

Absolutely it is. Critical game for the Dbacks.
Forum: Off Topic 09-08-2023, 12:56 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Most of the Turkeyheads I keep up with say it's...

Most of the Turkeyheads I keep up with say it's polarizing. I might try to find another rum-finished whiskey to make sure you like that finish before you crack it open.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-08-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 223
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Posted By calculusdork
Makes for a fun September. Anything can happen!

Makes for a fun September. Anything can happen!
Forum: BASEBALL 09-07-2023, 01:39 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Strider has excelled with a combination of two...

Strider has excelled with a combination of two plus pitches and perfect location. When he starts missing his spots, he's a very average pitcher.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-07-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 223
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Posted By calculusdork
Yeah, my Predictor is going to get this wrong. ...

Yeah, my Predictor is going to get this wrong. We've never had a guy (as far as I can remember) with a high ERA and otherwise impressive stats.

W - 1st
K - 1st
WHIP - 3rd
FIP - 1st
ERA - .......
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Agree 100%

Agree 100%
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 06:49 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Indeed

Indeed
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 05:01 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Ha ... it's based on the TangoTiger model, which...

Ha ... it's based on the TangoTiger model, which isn't quite as good as calculusdork's official Predictor(TM). :)

(Tango's enhanced formula has Steele/Strider/Snell in that order.)
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
And finally, a note on the Predictor for those of...

And finally, a note on the Predictor for those of you who aren't historically familiar:

This tool is nothing more than a multidimensional, weighted least-squares fit into historical data to...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Couple notes on the updates: (1) If Snell...

Couple notes on the updates:

(1) If Snell makes it through the LAD/HOU buzzsaw, the Predictor will take note.
(2) Somehow missed Pablo Lopez last week. My bad.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-06-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Will try to update this thread at least weekly...

Will try to update this thread at least weekly from now until the end of the season.

2023 NL CY Prediction (as of 9/6/23)
1. Spencer Strider 90.76
2. Justin Steele 86.47 (+1)
3. Blake Snell...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-05-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
If I did bet, I'd be throwing money at Strider...

If I did bet, I'd be throwing money at Strider ASAP.
Forum: GRADING 09-05-2023, 10:29 AM
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Posted By calculusdork
Hi folks! I haven't graded in quite some time...

Hi folks! I haven't graded in quite some time (3-ish years?), but I've always used and will continue to use Josh and PC to grade.

I'm getting ready to enter a small submission, probably 20-30...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-04-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpost.php?p=19025...

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showpost.php?p=19025412&postcount=16
Forum: BASEBALL 09-01-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
A little more info regarding Snell and why the...

A little more info regarding Snell and why the Predictor has the grumpies toward him:

Snell has a BB/9 over 5, and is on pace for 104 BB. Consider the following:

- There are no CY winners ever...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-01-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
Very possible. But he also leads the league in...

Very possible. But he also leads the league in things you don't wanna lead the league in.
Forum: BASEBALL 09-01-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 223
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Posted By calculusdork
Surprises: The Predictor hates Blake Snell and...

Surprises: The Predictor hates Blake Snell and (especially!) Sonny Gray, lol.

Not Surprises: Strider and Cole are leading.


In short ... it's still anyone's award for the taking among the...
Forum: BASEBALL 09-01-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 9,447
Posted By calculusdork
calculusdork's 2023 Cy Young Predictor

It's ok, I'm not dead. :)

Thread for 2018: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1236574
Thread for 2019/2020: https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1295302
Thread for 2021:...
Forum: Off Topic 08-10-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 964
Posted By calculusdork
He's good, far as I can tell. I think a lot of...

He's good, far as I can tell. I think a lot of what we saw here was just an internet persona. :)
Forum: Off Topic 08-09-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 964
Posted By calculusdork
Rman and I still talk ... he sent me a really...

Rman and I still talk ... he sent me a really good homemade ghost pepper hot sauce.
Forum: Off Topic 07-22-2023, 11:16 PM
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Views: 131,046
Posted By calculusdork
Which release is it? Should be handwritten on...

Which release is it? Should be handwritten on the label.
Forum: Off Topic 07-05-2023, 10:00 AM
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Views: 131,046
Posted By calculusdork
Man, that's crazy

Man, that's crazy
Forum: Off Topic 06-28-2023, 09:53 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
Man HH BiB is so good

Man HH BiB is so good
Forum: Off Topic 06-27-2023, 02:47 PM
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Posted By calculusdork
It's VERY dry and oaky ... not overbearingly so,...

It's VERY dry and oaky ... not overbearingly so, but in a corn whiskey you're hoping for some sweetness and ... man it's just not there.

I'm not kidding ... I would drink $17 Mellow Corn (4-year...
Forum: Off Topic 06-27-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 879
Views: 131,046
Posted By calculusdork
In case you still have this HH20 sealed ... ...

In case you still have this HH20 sealed ...

Trade/sell it, my man. I tried it last week and it is uhhhhh not great lol.
Forum: Off Topic 05-22-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 879
Views: 131,046
Posted By calculusdork
Based purely on secondary pricing ... the HH20,...

Based purely on secondary pricing ... the HH20, without question. It's like $1000 on secondary.

Blanton's Gold: 200
KC15: 130-150
KC18: 225-250

Even if you don't think you want the HH20,...
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