Thursday, June 25, 2009

AROUND THE HORN

***YOU KNEW THIS WAS COMING***
The announcers, the ballplayers, the crowd, even Annie-O knew what to expect when Girardi ran out to argue a horrible call by 1st base umpire, Bill Welkie. I didn't have to hear the actual conversation to know what was said: "Listen, Bill, I've got to shake my team up. Can you please throw me out? By the way, you missed that call." "Sure thing, Joe. You're outta here." Welkie even looked bored throwing him out. At least Girardi was animated...well, as animated as Girardi ever gets. A-Rod finally got a big hit. Rivera better start hitting or else. He's now 0-5 in his career.

***ANOTHER SCARY MOMENT IN BOSTON***
No, it had nothing to do with Youklis' facial hair. National's hitter, Elijah Dukes sent a ground ball AND a javelin towards Sox shortstop Nick Green. Green managed to avoid both projectiles but the sight of a splintered bat stuck in the outfield scared everybody. Everybody except Terry Francona, that is. "...I wanted him to make the play," he said. Then more seriously, "Get out of the way, make the catch and make the play." Gee thanks, Terry.

***MANNY'S WORKING ON RUNNING IN THE MINORS***
What for? He doesn't run in the majors.

***A RIFT? CAN'T BE***
Gary Sheffield has been suffering from a couple of different leg ailments. The Mets would like him to get an MRI, but Sheff thinks not. There has also been talk of the DL, but again, Sheff says no. "Not gonna happen," he said. "I'll go home first." Sorry to break this news to Vod, but there it is.

***LEFTCOASTSPORTSBABE.COM***

The Oakland As honored their 1989 World Series winning team Tuesday night. Mark McGwire declined to attend, although he was offered a chance to throw out the first syringe.

The U.S. Soccer team upset the top-ranked Spanish team. The last time something this embarrassing happened to Spain, the Armada was involved.

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