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My Monthly Bid for John Rheinecker

Meet John:

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He's 29, has blue eyes, and enjoys grooming his beard. Unruly facial hair isn't the only thing John chops down though, oh no, left-handed batters are no match for this man. You see, John was abused in his previous relationship, so much so that he actually had to undergo surgery last year to repair his arm. The Rangers improperly utilized Rheinecker as starter. In 121 career innings John has faced 151 left-handed batters, and they've hit only .213/.287/.294 off of him. Righties meanwhile hit for a .967 OPS.John has also recorded nearly 60% groundballs despite being battered versus righties, that with a mid-to-upper 80's fastball, slider, curve, and change-up. John's just looking for another chance at love. Don't we have it in our hearts to hug him, and spend 600k on him as a non-roster invitee? Plus look at that beard! He spits grit.

Reasons for Rheinecker:

- Cheap.

- Effective.

- Looks like bear.

- Does not pitch like bear.

Reasons for not-Rheinecker:

- Potentially still hurt.

- Looks like bear.

- Fur, while baller, does not increase velocity. (DaveH33 trademarked)

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If he were a movie genre, which one would be?

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Trade for Billy Butler!

by Imperialism32 on Dec 15, 2008 1:48 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Adult film

He makes RJ excited.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
09: This one is for all the rings.

by SRQman on Dec 15, 2008 2:00 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

as a NRI y not?

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 15, 2008 2:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

sweet, what else should i nab?

fur, while baller, does not increase speed™

Fur, while baller, does not increase velocity™

Fur, while baller, does not increase rapidity of movement™

by daveh33 on Dec 15, 2008 2:06 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

sonny's beard is still better!

everything Rays,Marlins,Twins and Reds
who needs k-rod for 37 million when you can have d-rod for 50k?
twins sign ty wigginton ASAP!!!!

by RaysOfHope on Dec 15, 2008 2:10 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

You could add:

- Has segmented eyes.
- Looks like an alien bear.

by floridaroar on Dec 15, 2008 3:06 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Don't like him

He looks too much like gay Mike Piazza.

by kericr on Dec 15, 2008 9:50 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

That's a bad picture of him.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on Dec 15, 2008 9:52 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not really making a judgement call on his skills...

…based on the fact that he looks like gay Mike Piazza.

by kericr on Dec 15, 2008 9:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't like Piazza.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on Dec 15, 2008 10:05 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So, Rheino's appearance is a reason to sign him and a reason not to sign him

Make up your mind RJ.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on Dec 15, 2008 10:11 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

He's still conflicted about the whole furry thing

He still thinks my av is Fred McGriff.

Lay off the stadium, Iwamura

by Orlando Rays on Dec 15, 2008 10:57 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The furries are controversial.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on Dec 15, 2008 11:07 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jeezus Chriss

Vogt early, Vogt often.

by Brickhaus on Dec 15, 2008 11:32 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Percy can shave and still suck.

"And you just don't get it, you keep it copacetic..."

by Blicks on Dec 15, 2008 11:51 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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