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June 21st, 2005
01:04 am - Jumping the Shark
I missed the game, but I was in great company with a bunch of old friends, so the sacrifice was well worth it. As I waited for my train at Sully's, I was brought up to speed. Wells pitched okay, but Captain Cheese and Foulke gave us a bit of a scare. Still, we put an end to their wins. Thank you, Red Sox.
I recognize that the Yanks are on a winning streak (broken tonight by the crappy Evil Rays), so bringing this up now is a little off, timing-wise. But it's a fun subject, so here goes. Wouldn't it be nice if this were the year that the Yankees jumped the shark? Like Scrappy to Scooby Doo, Oliver to the Brady Bunch and Ralph Macchio to Eight is Enough, Randy Johnson could be to the Yankees. I even see their new digs as having the potential to be like Laverne and Shirley moving from Wisconsin to California. Could this new stadium be an attempt to improve ratings and kindle new interest? Maybe they'll change their uniforms, reader. I am sensing a whole new corporate identity in their future. The Statue of Liberty will appear on their caps. Or perhaps they'll go the bird route like Baltimore and St. Louis. Oh, how I wish the New York state bird was the swallow. They could adopt a fish, like Florida. Minnows or Pollywogs or something. Actually, a pollywog is an amphibian. What's the difference between a pollywog and a tadpole? Are they not the same thing? What I would give to see Derek sporting a cap with a giant sperm on it. Also, they should dump Billy Crystal. His first pitch was pathetic. I'm thinking Michael Rappaport would make a good replacement. [Actually, the NY state bird is the eastern bluebird and the fish is the brook trout. There is no fun in this, reader. It is as boring as Steinbrenner himself.]
Speaking of clubs and their logos, is there something that can be done about the Indians' obnoxious depiction of a Native American? Sorry to be a poor sport, but I think we can make a departure from this Warner Bros. looking thing. And while we are at it, let's do away with the Braves' tomahawk. I mean, really.
Lastly, I've got to give a shout out to my friend Andrea. She had a baby on Thursday. Good job with that! And she did it without drugs, God love her.
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10:03 am - Johnny V. and Utter Stuff
Forgot to mention something very key. From Sully's, I saw that John Valentin was a guest on SportsDesk (his once in a blue moon appearance). I was so thrilled. It was fun to hang out with a bunch of townies for a while. It's great when you can talk about how shitty racism is with dudes from Southie. We're getting there, Boston. Dem are good peoples down dere at Sully's Tap. And they know their baseball.
Also, I would like to formally direct you to a couple of other Sox blogs. They've been bloggin' a lot longer than me and their content is, inarguably, far more rich and thoughtful. And darn funny.
Empyreal Environs. Her blog is so tight, I rarely have a comment. Because she frames things so eloquently, I can't add much except: Yeah! What you said!
Blue Cats and Red Sox. Like Empy, very well written. Trust me when I tell you that Sam is light years ahead of her time.
And while I'm plugging away, Reb is turning into Bill James. Someone call front office and get her a desk! Seriously, you have to tip your Red Sox cap to her for the work she's put into this.
Please give 'em a visit.
I got a chill this morning after learning that Curt is ready. I tried hard not too expect too much from him this season. I swear, if he's back, and he's 100%, I am going to lose my mind.
Incidentally, my target time for a blog host switcheroo is right after the all star break. I'm not committing to an exact date because (a) you aren't going to remember anyway and (b) I tend to get sidetracked easily. Just a little heads up, there, partners.
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09:01 pm - driv·el (drĭv'əl): idiotic utterance; silly nonsense
Lady Sizemore has selected Back Door Man by the Doors for his at-bat music. Fantastic selection. In fact, it's the best selection I've heard in a while. I heard Brass in Pocket earlier, but I don't think anyone claimed this as a personal theme song. They get the Pretenders and we get Def Leppard. Hardly fair.
Going into the bottom of the 4th, it's currently at 3-0, Sox. Bronson is doing a-ok. Those daddy long legs are winding up pretty confidently this evening. His breaking ball is so good tonight, if it could sprout hands, it would point to the man upstairs, Papi-style, on its way into Tek's glove.
Did you know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland? I'm sure that is a treat, reader.
Papi just solo homered. 4-0.
So, what the hell is going on with our Manny? Am I worried? No. He'll heat up eventually, but I'm wondering if a line up shift (nothing crazy) might help. Thoughts?
Aflac trivia question tonight: Who was the losing pitcher for the Indians in Game 5 of the 1999 ALDS? Answer: Paul Shuey. Charleston Chewy.
10-2, Tampa Bay (5th inning). Itchy, owie!
Bellhorn hit a long sac fly to score Kevin. 5-0. Tek just scored on a Damon double. 6-0.
How I keep batter counts:
0 - 1 = Nothin, Ace
0 - 2 = Nothin, Deuce or "Wait for it to go on sale!"
1 - 0 = Ace, Love
2 - 0 = Deuce, Squat
3 - 0 = Work a Walk
1 - 1 = Snake Eyes
2 - 1 = Deucy Acey
2 - 2 = Double Deuce
3 - 1 = Tracy* Acey
Full Count = Tracy Deucy
*Kerry added "tracy." It's complete now.
Going into the 7th and we are in good shape. Sauerbeck is coming in for Cleveland. Mo calls him sour balls.
Totally unrelated: I can't wait to see The Fantastic Four!
[It just occured to me that I forgot "1-2" on the count list, which was really the whole point. From the context of the list, it's not too hard to figure out my secret code for this ...]
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