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Yinz mind if I double back at 4:12 in the morning? Thought long and hard, and said fuck it. Set up an account on @juice_reel. Now their sync doesn’t go quite as far back, which is why the numbers are slightly different than the earlier post Deleting my syncs at 11am EST links.juicereel.com/profile/PopeyL… Unless, @DK__DFS issues me an incredibly formal apology. I want one. I want him to admit he was wrong. And even insinuating I was lying, was foolish. And he is sorry, and hell think twice before speaking on ANYONE again. Assuming he won’t, which alas, means I’ll be disconnecting my syncs in the morning. But, important distinction, so maybe they can say they won the battle and I lied, Kennard was tracked on my earlier post. In an effort of transparency, I’ll give them that. I thought the numbers were off because of that, but Kennard was included. From my tracking, I am +326u in the calendar year of 2026, not +271u although this only will back track to January 21, 2026. I will continue to be tracking all of my plays myself, within the Vatican, and available to anyone who asks (as always) Also will NEVER sell my plays there (or at just a wayyyyy higher price like DK sells his nonsense for) All my plays, found in the same place 👇 Sharpduel.com/TheVatican

@PopeyLocks You’re telling me this an ethical bet? Yeah these slips in the photos look like some of the worst bets I’ve ever seen. Why add the spread why add these other legs that make it close to impossible to cash

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time.... In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day. Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys. My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on. We didn't win. 19 consecutive losing seasons. 2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive. After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over. "My mom wants to talk to you." We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons. She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up. Roberto Jr. translated. "My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy." She was staring right at me. Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth: "I promise you, Vera. That won't happen." Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it." I said, "I hope I can keep it too." I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it. The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20. On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field. And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life. The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug. Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them. @Pirates

@PopeyLocks This has got to be one of the worst bets I’ve seen. Mobley passing what?