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As promised on Christmas Eve: don't worry, the annual New year's resolutions thread comes next week -- no need to commit early!

Okay, it's no longer "early" ... Today is New Year's Eve. So right here on Battter's Box it's time to comment and commit to a couple of different kinds of New year's Resolutions.

  • Start a post here by taking on the persona of an MLB player (Blue Jay or otherwise, your decision) and post a note about what they should be resolving. Rules here -- keep it on-the-baseball-field related (e.g. no drug or marriage jokes)  and keep them at least viable, RESolutions, not REVolutions. (e.g. don't post "I, Adam Dunn, resolve to stop striking out. Completely.") or post ridiculous projections (like "I, Ricky Romero, resolve to win thirty-five games and pitch eight no-hitters.") Keep it real!
  • The other kind of post -- now, if you want to engage in REVolution-making this new year, here's your chance. Tell us, share with all of Da Baux, what your own personal resolution for 2012 will be. No mocking or taunting -- sometimes a resolution can be embarrassing ("I will finally lose that forty pounds that drags me down") or even downright humilating ("Since I turn 30 this year, I resolve to finally get a girlfriend.") So again, NO taunting, NO mocking -- just an opportunity to share with the internets what your goals are for the coming year.

Ready? Go!!!

Posted by Mick Doherty on Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 03:04 AM EST.
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Mike Green - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 10:43 AM EST (#249924) #
I resolve to learn more and speak less. 

Mark Schatzker gives the rundown on our fair city (and its sports teams) to our sister city Frankfurt. No scheisse.  Happy New Year, Bauxites.

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greenfrog - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 10:55 AM EST (#249925) #
Health warning: the above article suggests that Rogers is a cheap owner. This may cause some of you to go into overdrive about negativism, Buster Olney, Japanese posting fees, and related topics. Stay on your meds.
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Landomar - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 11:02 AM EST (#249926) #
"Since I turn 30 this year, I resolve to finally get a girlfriend" would actually apply to me.  Hmmm.
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whiterasta80 - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 11:19 AM EST (#249927) #
Travis Snider resolves to finally get promoted from AAAA.

I resolve to start going to bed earlier.
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Glevin - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 12:23 PM EST (#249928) #
"Health warning: the above article suggests that Rogers is a cheap owner. This may cause some of you to go into overdrive about negativism, Buster Olney, Japanese posting fees, and related topics. Stay on your meds."

Well, if Rogers ever did spend money, they could re-coup it by putting the Jays across 17 different sports channels. Tonight's game is on Sportsnet 7 (only $15/month for each channel).
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TamRa - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 02:55 PM EST (#249929) #
seems to me taunting others about the long-running "Rogers is/is not cheap" discussion violates the premise of the thread, IMHO.

Laying that aside:

Brandon Morrow (since Snider's been done kinda): "I resolve to pitch max-out, like I did in September, all year in 2012"


Self: I resolve to write marketable material at least two hours every day even if it costs me the opportunity to argue with someone for free
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gnor - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 03:55 PM EST (#249930) #
Jose Bautista: I resolve to stay patient when they pitch around me, and not swing at pitches I know I can't hit.

It's not the multitude of talents we are given that counts, but what we do with those we are given. I resolve to make the most of mine.

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Mylegacy - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 04:41 PM EST (#249931) #
LIND: "I promise to apply myself to my utmost to prove to everyone that my poor second half in 2011 was because of my injured wrist not a lack of skill, talent or hard work."

FOR ME: "As love is pretty much the only thing in life worth having - and since my wife and I are still madly in love - I intend to work 24/7 to keep our love alive and flourishing."

PS: Did I mention single malt also has it's uses?

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bpoz - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 05:50 PM EST (#249932) #
I resolve to start & maintain a flexibility exercise program.
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Richard S.S. - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 08:24 PM EST (#249935) #
Not much life on this site tonight, at least not by sober people.   Happy New Year everyone.
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greenfrog - Saturday, December 31 2011 @ 08:26 PM EST (#249936) #
I resolve to apologize when it's called for. Sorry about the comment - it was kind of taunting and snarky and out of line.

Colby Rasmus: "I resolve to control the strike zone - and work constructively with the coaching staff all year."

Hope everyone has a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.
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Hodgie - Sunday, January 01 2012 @ 02:47 PM EST (#249954) #
I resolve to procrastinate less in the New Year and will begin working towards that goal as soon as I am done reading the latest news here, make myself a strong espresso, watch the World Junior highlights, take a nap, read my new book ............
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Matthew E - Sunday, January 01 2012 @ 05:09 PM EST (#249960) #
I resolve to restrain my famous optimism about the Jays.
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