Rants From the Couch by Bill Ribas One thing struck me while I was watching the Yankees moments after their win over the Phillies the other morning (I used the DVR and watched after the kids got on the bus, since I fell asleep the night before), and that was the almost obscene rush to get the newly minted hats and shirts onto the players as quickly as possible. It was … [Read more...] about Primping and Pimping
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But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
More Playoff Musings by Bill Ribas While the bad calls made by the umpiring crew lately are easy fodder to make fun of, I just can’t seem to get up to speed. And frankly, I’ve been dragging my hindquarters around the house for the last few weeks here, and it finally dawned on me as to why. Forgive me for a second while I rub the crust out of my eyes, but that’s an … [Read more...] about But there is no joy in Mudville, mighty Casey has dozed off
Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Playoff Musings from the Armchair by Bill Ribas I’ll confess I missed the end of game 2 between the Cardinals and Dodgers (I had band practice if you’re keeping score), but when I heard what happened, and then saw the clips on Sportscenter, well, I felt bad for Matt Holliday. And while it was no ’86 game 6, where Bill Buckner did his best imitation of a croquet hoop (and … [Read more...] about Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30
ZacKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Grienke grabs my POTW. The 25-year-old right-hander struck out a team record, 15 batters as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians (sorry Rey), 6-2. Of his 117 pitches, Grienke threw 77 for strikes while breaking a 21-year old record set by Mark Gubicza. The Orlando, Florida native improved to 12-8 on the season (has since won #13) and an … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week – 8/4-8/30
Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23
Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman, Eric Bruntlett, found redemption Sunday and earned my POTW. Bruntlett snared Jeff Francouer's line drive and completed an unassisted, walk-off triple play as the Phils defeated the New York Mets, 9-7. Francouer's hit looked like a sure single, but Bruntlett found himself in the right place at the right time foiling the Mets' double … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week 8/17 – 8/23