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Your wing
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08/22/19 12:03 AM
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bill oxner
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Just saw an old man throwing out the game ball in the Astros game. He was in front of the mound. Josh Reddick was catching. It was better than some comedies I've seen, but still fell short of Reddick.
I'm not sure I would try. Would you?
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Your wing
[Re: bill oxner]
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08/22/19 12:17 AM
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JCB
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I would throw it from second base! Im a man though.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 12:25 AM
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bill oxner
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I would throw it from second base! Im a man though. You just put a smile on my face.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 12:28 AM
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Bullfrog
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I would in a heartbeat, just not for the Astros.
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 12:40 AM
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Longhunter
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Longhunter >>>-------> Make It Count!!!<><
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Re: Your wing
[Re: bill oxner]
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08/22/19 12:52 AM
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Walkabout
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That “old man” was NATURE BOY Rick Flair, Reddick’s wrestling idol. Rick is the reason you hear the WHOOO birds at home and away games.
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Re: Your wing
[Re: bill oxner]
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08/22/19 12:54 AM
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Sneaky
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I absolutely would, for the Astros or Rangers. I bet I could still hit the 80’s, without warming up. It would hurt, but I could pull it off.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 12:56 AM
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glens
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Like a boss. An old one but like a Boss.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 03:59 AM
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Bullfrog
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I absolutely would, for the Astros or Rangers. I bet I could still hit the 80’s, without warming up. It would hurt, but I could pull it off. 80’s ain’t too shabby man! I could whip up a good Charlie Hough and fake em out
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 01:07 PM
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Grizz
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I would. I can throw a heck of a change-up. That is, they think it's going to be somewhere around the plate but it isn't.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 01:09 PM
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I could, but they'd want to sign me up and I just don't have time.......
If at first you dont succeed, then skydiving is not for you..
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 01:38 PM
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I'd be the guy that slipped throwing the ball and lands face first on the front of the mound.....
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 01:43 PM
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redchevy
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I detest baseball. I figure in this twisted world my son will wind up a baseball star because I cant stand it.
I'd see if someone would trade me a beer and hot dog for it and then leave early.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 02:27 PM
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Heck yes I would and I would practice for about a month before that
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 02:30 PM
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RayB
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I'd be the guy that slipped throwing the ball and lands face first on the front of the mound..... we must be related
There is time, and you must take it, to lay your hand on your dog's head as you walk past him lying on the floor or on his settle, time to talk with him, to remember with him, time to please him, time you can't buy back once he's gone" GBE
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 02:55 PM
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dkershen
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I'd stand on the rubber and throw a breaking ball just to see the oh-sheet look on the catchers face....
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 02:56 PM
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Allegedly with those ceremonial first pitches they actually don't use a regulation ball. They use one that's more like those t-ball ones that are softer.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 03:08 PM
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duckbill
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Allegedly with those ceremonial first pitches they actually don't use a regulation ball. They use one that's more like those t-ball ones that are softer. I would have a regulation ball and i would throw a knuckle.
Yeah, don't listen to me. I'm just an idiot.
Lol. Duckbill that was funny! The dude up top has already taken lots of bone before this deer, both mule and whitetail.
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Re: Your wing
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08/22/19 03:27 PM
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This is a picture of my brother Glenn throwing out the first pitch at a Rangers game a few years back. He was an elite runner and cyclist doing competitions like Boston, Ledville 100, and a few iron mans until some nice lady t boned him on his bicycle while riding to work and then left him for dead. He’s got a long road to go but I say if you have the opportunity to throw that pitch than do it.
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Re: Your wing
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#7586537
08/22/19 05:19 PM
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Scott W
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I would have a regulation ball and i would throw a knuckle.
I played growing up (1 yr of college) and now coach my son's 10U team. I threw about 150 pitches last night for batting practice. I would jump at the opportunity and would highly consider throwing my killer knuckle ball in hopes of being the next Charlie Hough! I'd have to throw it from the rubber and I would pray that I wouldn't bounce it!!
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