Monday, October 29, 2012
SF Giants, Hurricane Sandy
The San Francisco Giants won the World Series. In other news, Hurricane Sandy is for real.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Hurricane Sandy
She's looking like a bad bitch, even prior to the rain and wind. Good luck to every one. And thank you to all the line workers, be safe.
Monday, October 15, 2012
MLB Postseason Numbers
With the Yankees offense in shambled and getting shut down by seemingly every pitcher they face, it got me thinking about some of the player batting averages this postseason on teams still playing.
It's not like they're getting shut down by aces, they're facing a #3's and #4's.
I digress. Here's some blind batting average numbers by players still swinging it (and one not) in the postseason.
__________ .273 - New York Yankees
__________ .385 - St. Louis Cardinals
__________ .063 - New York Yankees
__________ .385 - Detroit Tigers
__________ .308 - St. Louis Cardinals
__________ .292 - San Francisco Giants
__________ .200 - Detroit Tigers
__________ .333 - New York Yankees
__________ .182 - San Francisco Giants
The answers may surprise you. Here they are, in order.
Ichiro Suzuki
Carlos Beltran
Robinson Cano
Jhonny Peralta
Daniel Descalso
Pablo Sandoval
Prince Fielder
Derek Jeter
Buster Posey
It's not like they're getting shut down by aces, they're facing a #3's and #4's.
I digress. Here's some blind batting average numbers by players still swinging it (and one not) in the postseason.
__________ .273 - New York Yankees
__________ .385 - St. Louis Cardinals
__________ .063 - New York Yankees
__________ .385 - Detroit Tigers
__________ .308 - St. Louis Cardinals
__________ .292 - San Francisco Giants
__________ .200 - Detroit Tigers
__________ .333 - New York Yankees
__________ .182 - San Francisco Giants
The answers may surprise you. Here they are, in order.
Ichiro Suzuki
Carlos Beltran
Robinson Cano
Jhonny Peralta
Daniel Descalso
Pablo Sandoval
Prince Fielder
Derek Jeter
Buster Posey
Friday, October 12, 2012
A-Rod Benched for Game 5
For the winner-take-all Game 5 between the Orioles and Yankees tonight in the Bronx, Alex Rodriguez will be relegated to cheering on his teammates as he has been benched.
Will be pinch hit? Unlikely. Unless, of course, the Yankees are winning.
It's about damn time. I'm sick of seeing this face:
But I really wish he'd just do something worth a shit to shut up the critics - self included. Just once, a la 2009.
Doubtful he'll get that opportunity tonight but as sad as it is to say, they are going to need him to do something if they expect to win #28.
Will be pinch hit? Unlikely. Unless, of course, the Yankees are winning.
It's about damn time. I'm sick of seeing this face:
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| "Why me?" |
But I really wish he'd just do something worth a shit to shut up the critics - self included. Just once, a la 2009.
Doubtful he'll get that opportunity tonight but as sad as it is to say, they are going to need him to do something if they expect to win #28.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
RAUL is COOL
If you haven't heard, Raul Ibanez came up in the clutch for the Yankees in the 9th and 12th inning. With one swing of the bat each, he tied and then won the game for the Pinstripes.
This is a much bigger deal than normal because Raul Ibanez was asked to pinch hit for Alex Rodriguez who is 1 for 12 with 7 strikeouts in the ALDS.
Joe Giradi went with his gut and not with his binder. The difference between good and great is pulling the trigger on tough decisions. I tip my hat to Joe for sitting a struggling superstar for his best option on his bench. Not an easy call, he was playing with fire and did not get burned this time.
Also, if this doesn't give you chills then well I don't think you truly bleed Pinstripes!
Today is another day of 4 playoff games. Wait...let me rethink that, today is offering 4 ELIMINATION games.
Giants vs. Reds in Game 5 at 1:07pm EST
---> My Prediction: Reds squeak by and Dusty Baker is back in the NLCS, again.
Cardinals vs. Nationals in Game 4 (STL 2-1) 4:07pm EST
---> My Prediction: Nationals tie up the series and the city of Washington will be ROCKING.
Yankees vs. Orioles in Game 4 (NYY 2-1) 7:37pm EST
---> My Prediction: It depends on which Phil Hughes shows up. Bats need to awake too. Yankees win.
Tigers vs. Athletics in Game 5 9:37pm EST
---> My Prediction: Athletics have the momentum and the Tigers have Verlander. I say the A's make it their first ALCS in a long time.
Only bad thing about the postseason is that sinking feeling that Baseball is almost over for the year.
This is a much bigger deal than normal because Raul Ibanez was asked to pinch hit for Alex Rodriguez who is 1 for 12 with 7 strikeouts in the ALDS.
Joe Giradi went with his gut and not with his binder. The difference between good and great is pulling the trigger on tough decisions. I tip my hat to Joe for sitting a struggling superstar for his best option on his bench. Not an easy call, he was playing with fire and did not get burned this time.
Also, if this doesn't give you chills then well I don't think you truly bleed Pinstripes!
Today is another day of 4 playoff games. Wait...let me rethink that, today is offering 4 ELIMINATION games.
Giants vs. Reds in Game 5 at 1:07pm EST
---> My Prediction: Reds squeak by and Dusty Baker is back in the NLCS, again.
Cardinals vs. Nationals in Game 4 (STL 2-1) 4:07pm EST
---> My Prediction: Nationals tie up the series and the city of Washington will be ROCKING.
Yankees vs. Orioles in Game 4 (NYY 2-1) 7:37pm EST
---> My Prediction: It depends on which Phil Hughes shows up. Bats need to awake too. Yankees win.
Tigers vs. Athletics in Game 5 9:37pm EST
---> My Prediction: Athletics have the momentum and the Tigers have Verlander. I say the A's make it their first ALCS in a long time.
Only bad thing about the postseason is that sinking feeling that Baseball is almost over for the year.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Jerry Sandusky is Sentenced to 30-60 years
" If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience," George Bernard Shaw.
The Jerry Sandusky scandal is over in my mind. The terror of Happy Valley is officially spending his remaining years of life behind bars. While I could not express the grief and torment the victim have to live with, I hope that this provides some sort of closure for them. People have said they hope they never hear his name spoke ever again, but that is wrong. For the rest of the world, we must never forget these horrific string of events and continue to always to be vigilante. This problem was further escalated because men of power did not do the right thing, at the right time. They were scared and fearful of opening the can of worms that would ensue. Mr. Sandusky and those who aided his terror should be the examples for years to come of what NOT to do. As adults, we should work to be the antithesis of the man who Mr. Sandusky. You can't change the world until you put your best foot forward. That is my definition of Character: doing the right thing even when it may be against the grain.
Everyday I get on the train, I read and hear the same message "If you see something, say something." This not only goes for terrorism, it goes for abusive actions of one against the other. Stand up for what is right and fear not the consequences that follow. Look out for those who cannot help themselves, whether it is a helpless spouse or a child of abuse, at the end of the day it is all the same.
While I cannot speak for Ryan, I am positive he agrees with the statement above. I am sure he would go to the end of the Earth to ensure his wife and child's safety (Nathan's too) because I know he is a man of great character brought up by people of great character. I pray for the safety of all those abused (past, present, and future) and will never put a man or institution on a pedestal so high that they are incapable of abusing the helpless.
So let us prove the great George Bernard Shaw wrong and show we are capable of learning from history's experiences.
The Jerry Sandusky scandal is over in my mind. The terror of Happy Valley is officially spending his remaining years of life behind bars. While I could not express the grief and torment the victim have to live with, I hope that this provides some sort of closure for them. People have said they hope they never hear his name spoke ever again, but that is wrong. For the rest of the world, we must never forget these horrific string of events and continue to always to be vigilante. This problem was further escalated because men of power did not do the right thing, at the right time. They were scared and fearful of opening the can of worms that would ensue. Mr. Sandusky and those who aided his terror should be the examples for years to come of what NOT to do. As adults, we should work to be the antithesis of the man who Mr. Sandusky. You can't change the world until you put your best foot forward. That is my definition of Character: doing the right thing even when it may be against the grain.
Everyday I get on the train, I read and hear the same message "If you see something, say something." This not only goes for terrorism, it goes for abusive actions of one against the other. Stand up for what is right and fear not the consequences that follow. Look out for those who cannot help themselves, whether it is a helpless spouse or a child of abuse, at the end of the day it is all the same.
While I cannot speak for Ryan, I am positive he agrees with the statement above. I am sure he would go to the end of the Earth to ensure his wife and child's safety (Nathan's too) because I know he is a man of great character brought up by people of great character. I pray for the safety of all those abused (past, present, and future) and will never put a man or institution on a pedestal so high that they are incapable of abusing the helpless.
So let us prove the great George Bernard Shaw wrong and show we are capable of learning from history's experiences.
Friday, October 5, 2012
Big Time Bats of the Postseason - AL
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| Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers |
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| Curtis Granderson, NY Yankees |
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| Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles |
| Josh Reddick, Oakland A's |
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| Adrian Beltre, Texas Rangers |
Big Time Bats in the Playoffs - NL
| Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds |
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| Buster Posey, SF Giants |
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| Martin Prado, Atlanta Braves |
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| Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals |
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| Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals |
Devastating News for A's Reliever Neshek
I am not sure how I'd even handle the situation A's reliever Pat Neshek has to deal with.
Please pray for my family.Tonight my wife & I lost our first & only son 23 hours after he was born with no explanation.My heart goes out to him and his wife. I'm confident the A's have a great clubhouse and will help him get through this.
— Pat Neshek (@PatNeshek) October 4, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
The Killers
I've been listening to The Killers for years and years and sadly enough, have heard very little from their latest release, BATTLEBORN, besides the single "Runaways." I have every intention of getting a copy, as I've done with all their albums.
They began back in 2001, when they recorded a four-song demo and in 2004, their first album, Hot Fuss, was released. Battleborn is their fourth full studio album (to go along with Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006) and Day & Age (2008)) to go along with a B-sides in Sawdust.
Typically, bands release albums every few years, as was the case with The Killers - every two years for the first three albums. They made us wait for this one, which leads me to believe the album is good, but not great. Until I give it a listen, I'll let you be the judge.
I had the opportunity to see them live in Boston at the TD Banknorth Garden back in September of 2009. It was the first time I saw them in concert and it was an absolutely mind-blowing experience. Besides a lighting malfunction at the start of their set, everything was awesome. They played 19 songs and for a good 2+ hours. I was battling a stomach bug, but enjoyed the concert nonetheless.
If you think you've never heard them, I bet you're wrong. "Mr. Brightside," "When We Were Young," "Somebody Told Me," "Human," and "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" are all songs I'm sure you've heard once or twice if you've ever listened to the radio.
Their new single, the aforementioned "Runaways" is also on heavy rotation on airwaves and TV alike.
Once my funds pick up a bit and I can spend the $10 necessary to get the album, I will do just that. Until then, I'll take the bits and pieces I can get.
Enjoy this band. Please.
They began back in 2001, when they recorded a four-song demo and in 2004, their first album, Hot Fuss, was released. Battleborn is their fourth full studio album (to go along with Hot Fuss (2004), Sam's Town (2006) and Day & Age (2008)) to go along with a B-sides in Sawdust.
I had the opportunity to see them live in Boston at the TD Banknorth Garden back in September of 2009. It was the first time I saw them in concert and it was an absolutely mind-blowing experience. Besides a lighting malfunction at the start of their set, everything was awesome. They played 19 songs and for a good 2+ hours. I was battling a stomach bug, but enjoyed the concert nonetheless.
If you think you've never heard them, I bet you're wrong. "Mr. Brightside," "When We Were Young," "Somebody Told Me," "Human," and "Jenny Was a Friend of Mine" are all songs I'm sure you've heard once or twice if you've ever listened to the radio.Their new single, the aforementioned "Runaways" is also on heavy rotation on airwaves and TV alike.
Once my funds pick up a bit and I can spend the $10 necessary to get the album, I will do just that. Until then, I'll take the bits and pieces I can get.
Enjoy this band. Please.
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