Sunday, August 24, 2008

SOME THOUGHTS

A sweep is always good, especially within your division. Some suspect pitching but the offense has been responding. It will have to continue if we expect to be playing in October.

I have not been happy with the lineup either. I think Matsui and Giambi should switch places. A-Rod has not performed like a clean-up hitter, but pitchers still pitch him very carefully. Three run homers are wonderful, but I like the way Matsui tries to get something done with two strikes, unlike Giambi, who takes 3 shots at the fences every time up. Next time a lefty starts, maybe we'll get a better look at Cody Ransom.

I think Girardi is going with the adage "...dance with who brung ya'". Might as well throw Steinbrenner's money out on the field and see where it takes you. It will be interesting to see how far the Pavano money goes. He did look OK Saturday.

Our intrepid announcers made a big deal of "rotation play" of the umpires on Saturday. Actually, they were just covering for Joe "Tons O' Fun" West, who, after running to third, was waiting for oxygen. After Mora performed CPR, he was back behind home plate. By the way, Joe, thanks for throwing out Trembly for arguing about another one of your obscure rulings. After he complained a while, say "that's enough" and walk quickly away. If he follows you, then toss him. (Besides, the walk will do you good)

One final note: The Dodgers are 11-10 since the advent of "Manny being Manny". Scott Proctor is still on the disabled list (Is anyone surprised?). Now pay attention, boys and girls. Scott has ben on the 15-day DL since June 26th. Here on the East Coast, that's 59 days. Ah, California. Must be a metric calendar.

Tuesday, the greatest rivalry in sports: Mt Sanai vs Boston General. Bud Selig will be throwing out the first Orthopedic Surgeon.

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