Wednesday, April 07, 2010

A COUPLE OF QUICKIES

***THE BATTLE OF THE WHINERS***
First, Mark Attanasio, Milwaukee Brewers owner, whined about how he couldn't compete with the Yankees in payroll, specifically about paying big bucks to potential free agent slugger, Prince Fielder. Then, Yankee President, Randy Levine, countered with a rant about those "...hundreds of millions of dollars..." the Yanks pay out in luxury tax to teams like the Brewers. Why do we have to listen to these two guys poor-mouth themselves. Neither one will be visiting a soup kitchen for lunch. Go cry in your lobster bisque, guys.

***CONGRATS TO THE CONNECTICUT LADIES***
They have been making it look easy for two years, but last night they showed what kind of champions they are. Down 8 points at half to Stanford, because of some horrid shooting (17% from the floor!), they came out with fire in their eyes for the 2nd half, beating Stanford 53-47. 10 more wins ties the NCAA collegiate record for consecutive wins (any gender), currently held by John Wooden's magical UCLA men's teams in the early 70's.

***DIDN'T WORK OUT THE WAY HE HOPED***
Theo Epstein built a different kind of Red Sox team this year, stressing defense. He brought in Adrian Beltre, Mark Scutaro and Mike Cameron vastly upgrading an already good defense. So what happened? Mark Scutaro bounces a throw with 2 outs in the 8th inning, keeping the inning alive for the Yanks, who immediately worked a bases loaded walk to take a one run lead. The best laid plans, I guess.
Three other notes:
# Jorge Posada spent half the night getting signals from the bench before calling pitches for Burnett. Is this Girardi's big solution?
# Chamberlain is back where he belongs - throwing smoke out of the bullpen.
# "No Time Out For You" I'm shocked! Shocked! Umpires actually following the rules, which states that time out will NOT be allowed if the pitcher has started his windup or is in the stretch position. Allowances being made for things like quick-pitch attempts or unforeseen actions, of which, adjusting your batting glove does NOT qualify. I like this. When Mike Hargrove played, his nickname was 'The Human Rain-Delay,' and he earned it. His routine:
Screw a pad tight on his left thumb (later in his career he replaced the pad with a glove);
Tug on his jersey at shoulder level;
Tug at his sleeves;
Tug as his pants;
Adjust his batting helmet;
Plant his left foot in the batter's box;
Gently place his right foot in the box;
Measure home plate;
Adjust his athletic supporter;
Adjust the catcher's athletic supporter (They don't generally like this)...
Okay, I made the last three up, but you get my point.

***AH, YOU GOTTA LOVE THE METS***
They're really trying to do it up right with their new stadium. They wanted their fans to celebrate the Mets history and to that end, they've installed commemorative bricks including one honoring the team's 1986 World Series win. The brick listed the winning pitcher for Game 7 as Sid Fernandez. ...It was really Roger McDowell.

***BEST OF LUCK TO THE R.I.T TIGERS IN THEIR FIRST FROZEN FOUR COLLEGIATE HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP IN DETROIT THURSDAY NIGHT***

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