So I've let it sit for 24 hours, and the only thing that is stuck in my mind is Alex Rodriguez and his jackass of an agent. In case you need a recap, sometime around the 8th inning, Fox decided it had to report that A-Rod had announced he was opting out of his contract with the Yankees. I honestly wish I could track down Peter Gammons and get his uncensored take on this, because if you grew up with him in Boston like I did, you know that he held his tongue on SportsCenter last night and on The Herd this afternoon. He's ticked, and quite frankly, so am I.
Let me just state this, if I ever see Scott Boras or Gay-Rod, I will tell them flat out that neither of them have any class. Whatsoever. And the best part is, everyone agrees with this. And this might be the only time you'll ever get Yankees and Red Sox fans to agree on anything.
And why does this really chap my ass? Because it's supposed to be the Red Sox moment...the Rockies moment!!! That's why, damn it! This cheesedick gets the pub, and why? Because he and his agents are to of the biggest self-agrandizing schmucks to walk this holy planet, that's why. He had 10 after the completion of the World Series to make this statement, why now?! If we were in the 70's I would simply say, "Dudes, not cool." To take away the limelight from the likes of Lowell, Lester, Schilling, Beckett and even some of the Rockies, it's just wrong, it's despicable. Totally took away from a great moment for those that were enjoying the World Series.
And of course, today Lucifer, I mean Boras comes out with some lame-ass apology. My parents were right, it's easier to apologize than to ask for permission. A-Rod can have his announcement, but doesn't have the decency to fly out to Colorado to get his Hank Aaron award from, oh, Hank Aaron!!! Prior commitment my ass. This clown better be thankful Ted Williams is a friggin' popsicle in Arizona, otherwise his old ass might make the bitch cry. Here's to hoping Beckett, Schilling, Dice-K and anyone else involved in this World Series puts one in his earhole on the first at-bat. He'll be psyched, it will add to his career HBP total. I will no longer listen to those on shows tell me he's a nice guy. He's an asshole with no integrity.
Buster Olney's take:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=olney_buster&id=3084735
Ken Rosenthal's take:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7386758
Now on to happier things...The Boston Red Sox are champs, twice in 4 years. Yahooooo!!!!!!!!!!! Best part of the night? Celebrating with one of my best friends, and of course a bunch of other Red Sox fans at yet another bar. And this one felt different. 2004 was a long journey, with way too many emotions wrapped up in it, kind of like losing your identity, but in a good way. This one I just sat back and enjoyed all the guys on the team, and how they worked together. And that is what it's all about, not the damn hokie-pokie. Either way, I'm exhausted from all the screaming, yelling, cheering and dancing (if that's what you can call it).
Gene Wojciechowski's take on the Sox:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3084772&sportCat=mlb
Bob Ryan's take, and this is really how a lot of us feel:
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2007/10/29/exclamation_point_added/
I'll talk football tomorrow, it's not like I've got anything else to do. Oh, except I think the Pats just scored again....
Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Fine, I'll write stuff..Notes from my Cluttered Mind
Okay, this was written before Game 3, but he's right on...and now that the Red Sox are 1 game away from winning the World Series, it's still worth noting that most teams down 2-0 in a World Series don't fair so well, as for being up 3-0, well, of the 22 teams that have been up that margin, 19 have won the next game. Sorry Rockies and your flag-waving (oops, towel-waving) fans, it's just that your deal with the Devil has expired. Gene Wojciechowski's column...
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3080082&sportCat=mlb
Alright, so I was at a bar with a buddy of mine for Game 1 (and of course games 2 and 3, but I'm staying on point here), and he went to the can and came back asking, "who talks to you in the can?" I have no idea, why? "Some guy just said out loud behind me that he couldn't believe they let me in the bar, let alone the bathroom, and that all Red Sox fans should have to go outside."
I have 5 points to make regarding this, so here goes. First, there is no talking in the bathroom, jackass. When the hell did we become friends? We aren't, so let me go about my business. Second, are you threatening me while I'm holding my junk to piss? And thinking only, "gee, I'd really like to be done pissing so I can get back to my beer and the game." Third, isn't our money green? How much money do you think was brought into a bar on a Wednesday night by Red Sox fans, even the bandwagon, never been to Fenway, liked them since 2003 variety? Don't worry, I hate those guys, too. They oughta be shot. Unless they came from a land where they had no idea what baseball was, they aren't real fans, at least not out here in Denver. I've been a fan my whole life, and I've got ticket stubs, t-shirts and broken remotes to prove it. Fourth, we're in the 'burbs here, tough guy, and that smack was weak, uncalled for, and for lack of a better phrase, kinda gay. You weren't tapping your foot, now, were you? Lastly, as a note to all if you're ever in a situation like this, here is how you respond to this jagoff and his bathroom machismo....while holding your aforementioned junk, turn while still pissing and just piss on him, telling him that you couldn't hear him and only really read lips, and that you were raised to look at those talking to you. 5 bucks says the guy was wearing a striped shirt, too.
The Series so far has been dominated by one thing, in my mind, smarter decisions. Be it the managers or the players, the Red Sox are just a better team. They take the extra base, they don't get rattled and they grind out at-bats. It's what they are built for. I can get to the whining fans of Colorado at some other point in time, but not now, this is way too much fun for one person to have. Oh, except for this...to the ladies who were sitting behind me last night at the bar, and could only come up with "the Red Sox are pussies" and "we're way hotter", little zinger for ya...that may be well and good, but if Jacoby Ellsbury showed up last night, y'all woulda been bobbing and weaving on his knob like Sugar Ray...I'm just sayin'.
Did anyone catch the Keyshawn/Ocho Cinco interview last week? It was one of the best I've seen in awhile. Great work by Keyshawn, trying to get Chad into an actual answer. Chad, your answers were juvenile, at best. Find it on YouTube, I thought it was good stuff.
Jason Whitlock's column, always a good read. It's out every Thursday on www.foxsports.com
I'm house-sitting, it's so quiet, so peaceful, and so damn clean. This, I could get used to.
The Rockies ticket "issues". If there really was a "malicious attack", then why did it take the FBI 3 days to get involved. I call Bullshit. And I sent out a link from 9news.com to some that had a lady call and complain....and the Rockes gave her tickets!!!!! Are you serious???!! That's what we've become people, the one who complains and cries the most gets what they want. "My 7 yr old really wants to see a game..boo-hoo." Hey douchebag, my 57 yr old Dad wants to see a game, too, but sometimes life sucks....and so do you and the Rockies for this pathetic display.
Football time, and I can only say this....there will be no trap games today for either Indy or New England, it's steam rolling time to get geared up for next week. I know some people think that Washington can compete with the Pats, but come on, now. You don't really think that Jason Campbell is going to be ready for this onslaught of blitzes, do you? Now if he does, please find Chris Cooley in the end zone once or twice (subliminal fantasy message here-hint, hint, wink, wink)
BC on Thursday night, did anyone watch? Great comeback, and Matt Ryan is currently on the short list to get invited to NYC for the Heisman.
DeAngelo Hall, he's right on this one--he's questioning why the Falcons would unload Grady Jackson at this time of year when they are 1-6. And I have to agree with him. Granted, he'll look dumb for awhile after costing them a home game vs Carolina when he racked up 67 yards in penalties, but this makes sense, too. Grady Jackson is a 400 lb moose that constantly requires a double-team in the middle of the D-line, and he's always doing little things in the game that help you win...why get rid of that?
Definitely more tomorrow...........
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3080082&sportCat=mlb
Alright, so I was at a bar with a buddy of mine for Game 1 (and of course games 2 and 3, but I'm staying on point here), and he went to the can and came back asking, "who talks to you in the can?" I have no idea, why? "Some guy just said out loud behind me that he couldn't believe they let me in the bar, let alone the bathroom, and that all Red Sox fans should have to go outside."
I have 5 points to make regarding this, so here goes. First, there is no talking in the bathroom, jackass. When the hell did we become friends? We aren't, so let me go about my business. Second, are you threatening me while I'm holding my junk to piss? And thinking only, "gee, I'd really like to be done pissing so I can get back to my beer and the game." Third, isn't our money green? How much money do you think was brought into a bar on a Wednesday night by Red Sox fans, even the bandwagon, never been to Fenway, liked them since 2003 variety? Don't worry, I hate those guys, too. They oughta be shot. Unless they came from a land where they had no idea what baseball was, they aren't real fans, at least not out here in Denver. I've been a fan my whole life, and I've got ticket stubs, t-shirts and broken remotes to prove it. Fourth, we're in the 'burbs here, tough guy, and that smack was weak, uncalled for, and for lack of a better phrase, kinda gay. You weren't tapping your foot, now, were you? Lastly, as a note to all if you're ever in a situation like this, here is how you respond to this jagoff and his bathroom machismo....while holding your aforementioned junk, turn while still pissing and just piss on him, telling him that you couldn't hear him and only really read lips, and that you were raised to look at those talking to you. 5 bucks says the guy was wearing a striped shirt, too.
The Series so far has been dominated by one thing, in my mind, smarter decisions. Be it the managers or the players, the Red Sox are just a better team. They take the extra base, they don't get rattled and they grind out at-bats. It's what they are built for. I can get to the whining fans of Colorado at some other point in time, but not now, this is way too much fun for one person to have. Oh, except for this...to the ladies who were sitting behind me last night at the bar, and could only come up with "the Red Sox are pussies" and "we're way hotter", little zinger for ya...that may be well and good, but if Jacoby Ellsbury showed up last night, y'all woulda been bobbing and weaving on his knob like Sugar Ray...I'm just sayin'.
Did anyone catch the Keyshawn/Ocho Cinco interview last week? It was one of the best I've seen in awhile. Great work by Keyshawn, trying to get Chad into an actual answer. Chad, your answers were juvenile, at best. Find it on YouTube, I thought it was good stuff.
Jason Whitlock's column, always a good read. It's out every Thursday on www.foxsports.com
I'm house-sitting, it's so quiet, so peaceful, and so damn clean. This, I could get used to.
The Rockies ticket "issues". If there really was a "malicious attack", then why did it take the FBI 3 days to get involved. I call Bullshit. And I sent out a link from 9news.com to some that had a lady call and complain....and the Rockes gave her tickets!!!!! Are you serious???!! That's what we've become people, the one who complains and cries the most gets what they want. "My 7 yr old really wants to see a game..boo-hoo." Hey douchebag, my 57 yr old Dad wants to see a game, too, but sometimes life sucks....and so do you and the Rockies for this pathetic display.
Football time, and I can only say this....there will be no trap games today for either Indy or New England, it's steam rolling time to get geared up for next week. I know some people think that Washington can compete with the Pats, but come on, now. You don't really think that Jason Campbell is going to be ready for this onslaught of blitzes, do you? Now if he does, please find Chris Cooley in the end zone once or twice (subliminal fantasy message here-hint, hint, wink, wink)
BC on Thursday night, did anyone watch? Great comeback, and Matt Ryan is currently on the short list to get invited to NYC for the Heisman.
DeAngelo Hall, he's right on this one--he's questioning why the Falcons would unload Grady Jackson at this time of year when they are 1-6. And I have to agree with him. Granted, he'll look dumb for awhile after costing them a home game vs Carolina when he racked up 67 yards in penalties, but this makes sense, too. Grady Jackson is a 400 lb moose that constantly requires a double-team in the middle of the D-line, and he's always doing little things in the game that help you win...why get rid of that?
Definitely more tomorrow...........
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Is he retarded?
Was Jeremy Schaap on something today? I was watching ESPN, and the big topic of discussion was Joe Torre, and this guy was stuttering around like punch-drunk boxer. I'll be talking about him and the Yankees treatment of him tomorrow. In a word, pathetic.
In other news, when will people stop blaming computers for how crappy they do their job? Especially when I can see what you aren't doing! Case in point, this afternoon, I was at the grocery store, there were only 2 lanes open, including the "self check-out lines", which never work for me because I buy veggies and they never ring up correctly. So what happens? I'm asked to move to a lane that isn't lit up, with the cashier that has been there for 20 years and wishes she'd die. Fantastic....and I got to watch the 2 people behind me in my original line get thru, and then I have to swipe cards twice while getting the "stupid machine" crap.
So I spoke up, and told the woman, "I would have been out of here 5 minutes ago if I had just stayed where I was, thanks for blaming technology." This is why a person can be smart, but people are dumb....Moron!!!!
In other news, when will people stop blaming computers for how crappy they do their job? Especially when I can see what you aren't doing! Case in point, this afternoon, I was at the grocery store, there were only 2 lanes open, including the "self check-out lines", which never work for me because I buy veggies and they never ring up correctly. So what happens? I'm asked to move to a lane that isn't lit up, with the cashier that has been there for 20 years and wishes she'd die. Fantastic....and I got to watch the 2 people behind me in my original line get thru, and then I have to swipe cards twice while getting the "stupid machine" crap.
So I spoke up, and told the woman, "I would have been out of here 5 minutes ago if I had just stayed where I was, thanks for blaming technology." This is why a person can be smart, but people are dumb....Moron!!!!
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sox, etc.
Ken Rosenthal makes a great point about the pitching staff....they look like the Yankees, no starter other than Beckett can last past 4 & 2/3 innings. The bullpen is taxed, and Tito needs to shake things up. Jacoby needs to play, like now. As much as I love Coco, he's not providing anything. Granted, most of the lineup isn't doing anything, and that can get covered at another time. But putting Ellsbury in the lineup is an easy fix, it gets to drop Pedroia in the lineup, too. He's not handling the leadoff spot too well.
And while a lot of the media wants to state that the Sox are losing the series, I'm going to give kudos to the Indians, especially Casey Blake...it's got to be nice to have someone hitting that deep in the lineup. Check out his numbers if you're bored.
Manny's home run trot..who cares? The guy is Sideshow Bob, leave him alone. And don't give me that for the purity of the game crap. Just leave it alone and move on with it already.
are you fucking kidding me?:
http://thefire.org/index.php/article/8475.html/print?PHPSESSID=9df96da61720dfeb342cc7d407f21595
Read that whole thing....College is now the thought police...fantastic!!! I am now looking forward to getting a job, buying land, and getting massive amounts of firearms so that I can protect my friggin' tapioca filled brain. I swear that link is the definition of blasphemy.
And while a lot of the media wants to state that the Sox are losing the series, I'm going to give kudos to the Indians, especially Casey Blake...it's got to be nice to have someone hitting that deep in the lineup. Check out his numbers if you're bored.
Manny's home run trot..who cares? The guy is Sideshow Bob, leave him alone. And don't give me that for the purity of the game crap. Just leave it alone and move on with it already.
are you fucking kidding me?:
http://thefire.org/index.php/article/8475.html/print?PHPSESSID=9df96da61720dfeb342cc7d407f21595
Read that whole thing....College is now the thought police...fantastic!!! I am now looking forward to getting a job, buying land, and getting massive amounts of firearms so that I can protect my friggin' tapioca filled brain. I swear that link is the definition of blasphemy.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Returning from Cali...
Why is everyone hating on teams in Boston? Everywhere I've turned, someone has something nasty to say, even at the airport. Look, I get it, you don't like teams that get coverage and a lot of jabbering from the media....bad news, I'm just a guy wearing a hat!!! Leave me alone with your ideas of what needs to be done with MLB. I could care less. And after tonight, it won't be that big of a deal. Did you not see the fact that the Sox have only one pitcher that can go past 6 innings? No timely hitting, and Cleveland, to their credit, are hitting it where they ain't. As for the Pats, hate all you want, you've all asked for it. Bill Simmons has covered it quite well this week. All of those people making questioning statements about the 3 Super Bowl victories, this is your just desserts. The team doesn't just want to win, they want to dominate.
What the hell is with joe buck? In the pre-game, he's mentioning Aaron efffing Boone before the game, that it was on this date 4 years ago, like an anniversary. Hey jackass, we get it, you don't like the Red Sox. If you were any more biased, you'd be on NPR. I've been listening to you forever, and you never have anything good to say about the team that won the division for the first time in 9 years. You've got all these quips about Cleveland, Cleveland for crying out loud!!! The city that has been the butt of every joke known to mankind. I don't even care if the Sox don't win the ALCS right now, because I've made the decision to listen to the game here in Colorado on local AM radio....at least I know where they are coming from, and they may have some insight into the game that your nepotistic ass never would.
My trip out to the Bay Area was great. Only one day of awful weather. I got to see a great show on Saturday night, got to see a buddy from college, got to relax, and hung out with some family. All in all, one of the better things I've done recently.
More tomorrow, I'm tired.
What the hell is with joe buck? In the pre-game, he's mentioning Aaron efffing Boone before the game, that it was on this date 4 years ago, like an anniversary. Hey jackass, we get it, you don't like the Red Sox. If you were any more biased, you'd be on NPR. I've been listening to you forever, and you never have anything good to say about the team that won the division for the first time in 9 years. You've got all these quips about Cleveland, Cleveland for crying out loud!!! The city that has been the butt of every joke known to mankind. I don't even care if the Sox don't win the ALCS right now, because I've made the decision to listen to the game here in Colorado on local AM radio....at least I know where they are coming from, and they may have some insight into the game that your nepotistic ass never would.
My trip out to the Bay Area was great. Only one day of awful weather. I got to see a great show on Saturday night, got to see a buddy from college, got to relax, and hung out with some family. All in all, one of the better things I've done recently.
More tomorrow, I'm tired.
Monday, October 8, 2007
The crap on my couch...
So by now everyone has seen the hit that knocked Trent Green out. A legal clip where he took a knee to the head, trying to cut block someone not looking. Having been home all day, I've seen the hit at least 10 times, and I've had to read and listen to people state how classless the guy that got hit, Travis Johnson, is-for taunting a knocked out Green. Are you people that clueless??
I read Monday Morning QB, by Peter King, every Monday, and while I usually appreciate the insight, he's way off on this one. Here is his take--
What the heck is up with all these players getting hurt? There were 3 QB's that went down, some for weeks, some for plays. And backup RB's were huge yesterday...for Indy, New England and St. Louis. I really hope people get healthy, because while I appreciate depth on teams, I want to see the studs.
Hey Steve Levy on ESPN, I can hear you thru my "mute" button.....Stop yelling, that's what they have an audio booth at the Worldwide Leader for. Or did you think I couldn't hear you from Bristol, CT?
San Diego just ran all over Denver yesterday....and I still have to hear how the Broncos have a great pass defense. Uh, who cares?? They gave up over 200 yards rushing yesterday, and the stadium was empty after the 3rd quarter. Happy trails at the end of the year, Shanahanigans.
So my new favorite thing to listen to this morning is that the Patriots have beaten no one compared to the Colts. Like the Pats have any say in how their schedule gets made. The Pats have beaten all opponents by at least 17 in 5 games. Indy barely escapes Tennessee. And I was pretty sure that in week 2 when they annihilated San Diego that they were a favorite to win the whole thing....or did I miss that, too? We'll see what happens next week when they go down to Dallas.
One last thing....I was watching ESPN's pregame yesterday (as I'm apt to do), and twice yesterday I had to have global warming thrown at me. Here's a hint, Mr. Berman--if I wanted your political views, I'd ask for them. Just because it's balmy in Buffalo doesn't mean there is global warming. Remember, hippy, that 30 years ago Newsweek was having cover stories about global cooling. Keep your political opinions to yourself, or follow former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann to MSNBC and some piss-poor ratings.
I'm outta here until tomorrow, where I assure you I will post something.
I read Monday Morning QB, by Peter King, every Monday, and while I usually appreciate the insight, he's way off on this one. Here is his take--
Goat of the Week
Houston DT Travis Johnson. I don't care how angry you are. Green's block on Johnson was a legal play, according to the NFL rule book, and for Johnson to first taunt an unconscious man and then continue the tirade after the game ... that is low.
Peter, yes, it was a legal hit. But I happen to agree with Mike Golic on this one. Golic thinks that this ought to be brought up to the competition committee, and I'm all for it. Mr. King, you have no idea what it's like to get cut blocked, not looking for something at your knee. As of this afternoon, Johnson was scheduled to get an MRI on the knee that was hit because he hears and feels a "clicking". As someone that's blown out an ACL by someone doing something stupid in sports, I think I've got a better clue on this one than some sportswriter, King couldn't be more wrong. He has no idea how he'd react to his livelihood almost being taken from him. Believe me, if Trent Green had laid that block and didn't knock himself out and blew Johnson's knee out, would be talking about it today??? I doubt it, highly.What the heck is up with all these players getting hurt? There were 3 QB's that went down, some for weeks, some for plays. And backup RB's were huge yesterday...for Indy, New England and St. Louis. I really hope people get healthy, because while I appreciate depth on teams, I want to see the studs.
Hey Steve Levy on ESPN, I can hear you thru my "mute" button.....Stop yelling, that's what they have an audio booth at the Worldwide Leader for. Or did you think I couldn't hear you from Bristol, CT?
San Diego just ran all over Denver yesterday....and I still have to hear how the Broncos have a great pass defense. Uh, who cares?? They gave up over 200 yards rushing yesterday, and the stadium was empty after the 3rd quarter. Happy trails at the end of the year, Shanahanigans.
So my new favorite thing to listen to this morning is that the Patriots have beaten no one compared to the Colts. Like the Pats have any say in how their schedule gets made. The Pats have beaten all opponents by at least 17 in 5 games. Indy barely escapes Tennessee. And I was pretty sure that in week 2 when they annihilated San Diego that they were a favorite to win the whole thing....or did I miss that, too? We'll see what happens next week when they go down to Dallas.
One last thing....I was watching ESPN's pregame yesterday (as I'm apt to do), and twice yesterday I had to have global warming thrown at me. Here's a hint, Mr. Berman--if I wanted your political views, I'd ask for them. Just because it's balmy in Buffalo doesn't mean there is global warming. Remember, hippy, that 30 years ago Newsweek was having cover stories about global cooling. Keep your political opinions to yourself, or follow former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann to MSNBC and some piss-poor ratings.
I'm outta here until tomorrow, where I assure you I will post something.
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