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@OleTimeHardball Mine is Albert, but George Sisler absolutely belongs on this list.

Who is your all-time favorite 1B? 1. Lou Gehrig 2. Hank Greenberg 3. Albert Pujols 4. Jeff Bagwell 5. Don Mattingly 6. Will Clark 7. Mark Grace 8. Adrian Gonzalez 9. Steve Garvey 10. Keith Hernandez

Deeply saddened by the passing of Eliot Engel. As nice a person in private as he was earnest about the many causes he embraced and profoundly affected in foreign affairs — Israel, Kosovo, Cyprus, opposing Assad,etc. Personally humble and always with a sense of honor to serve. Z”l

@AugieNash Just noticed it says “vice president“, but I remember his playing in our system — I think it was 1965 or 1966.

My goodness!! #STLCards

@AugieNash I remember when he was in Springfield, and I believe he did well. I was hoping that the Cardinals would bring him up. Still can’t understand why they didn’t, especially in a year of basically undistinguished team results.

The significance of Damascus' alcohol ban goes beyond the policy itself. It reflects a governing mindset that seeks to discipline diversity rather than protect it. Reversing the decision alone is not enough; what’s needed is a shift in that approach. en.majalla.com/node/330195/op…

Three Cardinals legends! Rogers Hornsby, Red Schoendienst and Frankie Frisch (1958) #STLCards

@AugieNash Thanks. Great research—or memory!

@alanmakovsky #26 for part of 1959 #12 from 1959-1965 #7 in 1969

Ken Oberkfell says there's only 10 days left until Cardinals opening day! (So does Johnny Mize, Bill White, Tom Alston, Mike Tyson and Rex Hudler.... among others) #STLCards

@AugieNash Or maybe when he returned in ‘69?

@alanmakovsky Yes! My mistake, I was thinking #10, but that was with the Phillies. He also wore #26 and #7 for the Cardinals.

@AugieNash Interesting. I don’t remember that. Maybe in 1959? During regular season?

Keep your eye on Turkey

@AlTheBoss03 Hard to choose among those six — if forced, I’d take Clemente — but Rick Ankiel should be on the list.

Strongest outfield arm you’ve ever seen? ⚾️ Bo Jackson Roberto Clemente Vladimir Guerrero Ichiro Suzuki Dave Parker Yoenis Céspedes Or someone I missed?

Today is the funeral of the great Sabri Sayarı — brilliant scholar and deep political analyst, wise counselor and mentor, and, most of all, a dear friend. I will badly miss his insights, his sense of humor, and his compassion. May his memory be a blessing, ve huzur içinde yatsın.

@mithal_al Great message!

إلى الذوات المنشغلين في مطبخ تشكيل الحكومة الجديدة هم مجتهدون، كالعادة، في إعطاء التصريحات والتطمينات الرنانة لإرضاء #واشنطن_تل_أبيب ولكن يتناسون، عن وقاحة أو غباء، أن أحد شروط #الرئيس_ترامب على النظام الإيراني هو إنهاء الهيمنة #الإيرانية على #العراق

@OleTimeHardball Wild Horse of the Osage; Fordham Flash; Stan the Man

What’s your all-time favorite MLB player nickname? 1. The Mad Hungarian 2. Iron Horse 3. The Left Arm of God 4. The Splendid Splinter 5. Georgia Peach 6. Say Hey Kid 7. Ryan Express 8. Mr. Cub 9. The Sultan of Swat 10. Write in another nickname

@OleTimeHardball The great Curt Flood

Who is your all-time favorite Centerfielder? 1. Willie Mays 2. Ty Cobb 3. Mickey Mantle 4. Joe DiMaggio 5. Mike Trout 6. Ken Griffey Jr 7, Dale Murphy 8. Andruw Jones 9. Eric Davis 10. Write in another CF

Deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of my dear friend Eitan Na’eh, former Israeli ambassador to Baku, Ankara, and Manama. Brilliant mind, huge heart, infectious sense of humor, caring friend, bold diplomat. Like so many, I will miss him. May his memory be a blessing.

SDF Commander-in-Chief @MazloumAbdi in a video message on Ronahi TV said the plan was prepared by many actors to "attack us and that the fight was forced upon us. However, in order to avoid bloodshed and protect civilian lives, it was decided to withdraw from Raqqa and Deir ez-Zor." He stressed that they will protect the achievements of their people and "safeguard the special status of their region, that they have their forces and will continue their efforts, and that the struggle will go on with confidence in success." He added that they will continue their struggle to "protect the achievements of the revolution and the special status of their regions by all available means." Further details will be shared with the public after tomorrow’s discussions in Damascus.

@Charles_Lister #3 means optional Kurdish-language courses will be permitted in the indicated areas, but not that Kurdish can be used as the language of instruction for other courses. Implication is that Arabic will be the language of instruction in all schools. Correct interpretation?

NEW #Syria Presidential decree: - Makes Kurdish a national language; - Permits Kurdish-language education; - Repeals all discriminatory #Assad-era legislation; - Grants citizenship to all Kurds; - Declares Nowruz a national holiday; & more.

@AugieNash What’s this from?

Please read this closely... I need a break. This is a perfect time for it too. Interest in the Cardinals is down and I'm just tired. I'm NOT going cold-turkey - but I am going to limit my posts to what I feel are most important, or what I think most followers care about. Hopefully, as spring training and the new season comes, I will be refreshed, and the old passion I once held, will return. #STLCards