Left Coast Sports Babe

SF Giants have signed Justin Verlander to a one-year contract.

Anyone seen Jamie Moyer?

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But seriously, Justin is more than 4 years older than Buster Posey. And only four years younger than Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison put together.

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Meanwhile, does anyone remember we still have three “college” football games to go? And how many people really care?

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Jimmy Carter’s funeral is on Thursday

So what other outrageous things will Velveeta Voldemort propose between now and then because he cannot stand the spotlight not being on him?

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DonOld thinks “When you’re a star they let you do it” applies to countries too?

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Saw “U.S. Senator Advocates Reclaiming Panama Canal Amid Tensions with China.” trending Can’t be the only one who thought “The only one who is that stupid is Coach Tubby.” And was right. Never thought I’d miss Jeff Sessions.

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While I know not all Americans remember Carter years, maybe it’s time for a history lesson: One of many reasons Carter transferred control of the Canal to Panama was that it was estimated we’d need fens of thousands of troops stationed there at least to keep it and guard against uprisings..

Today is a good day to remind people disillusioned with Facebook, Instagram and Threads that “The Social Network” was not fiction.

Dear Canada: We in California are not against the idea of unification. How do you feel about us applying to be the 11th province

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NY Times headline “Flurry of Announcements Signal Trump Family Will Keep Making Deals. Even before start of new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between federal government efforts & Trump family businesses.”

Jimmy Carter had to sell his peanut farm.

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When President Jimmy Carter was elected he decided he didn’t know enough about the Panama Canal. So he read David McCollough’s then new 698 page book “The Path Between the Seas” to learn about it. I like Presidents who read.

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Aileen Cannon “I have never spoken to or met former President Trump except in connection with his required presence at an official judicial proceeding, through counsel. I have no ‘relationship to the alleged victim’ in any reasonable sense of the phrase.”

Anyone believe that?

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Anyone else notice that DonOld Trump on Tuesday referred to “the Cathedral” in France during his Press Conference? He forgot the name “Notre Dame.”

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Renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America? So what, is President Non Elect Musk gonna send Trump out to attack maps with a Sharpie?

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So if we’re changing names I propose that New York change the name of 57th Street in the block where Trump Tower is located to Joe Biden Lane. And New Jersey change the name of Lamington Road in Bedminster, New Jersey where Trump’s Golf Club is located to Barack Obama Street.