Thursday, I don’t care about you…
Uno-Rex Ryan wrote a book called “Play It Like You Mean It.” In it, he talks about players he doesn’t like, why he hates Tom Brady, and how the Jets are going to win a Superbowl. Considering the fact he does this every year, anyone who would pay for this book is a dumb ass considering you can get the same shit for free on ESPN on a regular basis during the winter.
Due-Draft day is tonight. My feeling on the draft is this. Try to get Blaine Gabbert if he falls to 15. If not trade down with the Bears and try to recoup a second rounder, and with the Bears pick (I state the Bears because their needs are on their line and they have a better shot at a LT at 15 than 29), take Ryan Mallet all day if available. This team needs a quarterback. Can Chad Henne be the guy? Maybe he might fare better with a better offensive coordinator, but he needs to earn the job.
Tre-Tampa Bay beat Pittsburgh. I feel compelled to root for them since the Hawks are out. Congrats to them!!!! Plus they’re from Florida.
Quattro-The Heat finally closed out their series with the Sixers last night, and it was a nail bitter to the end. I really hope that was not the best they had because they will need better when going up against the Boston Celtics. The Heat need to bring their A game. And Lebron, forget about Delonte West. Smack that ho on the court and send him home so he can hook up with KG’s mother this time instead.
Cinque-The White Sox are looking slightly better. I am happy to see that. Although Buerhle gave up the 3 run banger yesterday, the Sox showed a little more offense, but it seems we have gone from bats gone cold, to leave them stranded. No way in hell should we leave an inning with bases loaded no out against Bartolo frickin Colon.
Sei-It was nice to see the judge remove the lockout. Now only if they can find away to make it go away as soon as possible. Miami needs to make some moves via free agency. As quick as possible.
Sette-I don’t know who to take in the NHL playoffs. I did say I would root for Tampa, but I can’t see them pulling off the miracle they did years ago. Realistically speaking, this Nashville vs. Vancouver matchup will be the most intriguing out of all, and I am hoping Nashville dispatches the annoying Canadians please.
Pinsiero finale-So my project I was hired for begins this week. I am excited and one thing I can tell you is this: trying my best and failing will be better than not trying at all, but the best part of that is failure is not an option. So I’m going to rock this puppy!
Talk to you tomorrow.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ode to the Mad Dog
Being a Dolphins fan, I didn't get a chance to see Jim Mandich play. That was a long while before my time. But he did play on a team that never lost a game a little bit under 30 years ago.
About four years ago, I signed my girlfriend up to Sirius Satelite Radio, and found out that all the NFL games are on. So when I found out I can hear all the Dolphins games on Sirius, I got excited and felt for the first time in my life, I could really follow my team rather that read the papers and wait for the 3-4 games that came on TV here in Chicago. That is when I met the trio of Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose, and Jim "the mad god" Mandich.
I loved listening to three of them. Especially Mandich, he was nuts. I just remember everytime something good happened, he sounded like all of us. An excited fan happy to see what his team has done. His ever familiar "awwwrigght Miami" always was in my mind, especially when I watched them on TV.
As a member of the community, Mandich was everywhere. He touched the hearts of everyone he met. Although I was not one of those fortunate to meet him, I will never forget how he made Sundays for me fun and kept me as a lifetime subscriber to Sirius, and how his personality on the air would make me smile. He may have lost his battle to cancer, but he won the hearts of everyone he met.
Thanks Mad Dog. May you rest in peace.
About four years ago, I signed my girlfriend up to Sirius Satelite Radio, and found out that all the NFL games are on. So when I found out I can hear all the Dolphins games on Sirius, I got excited and felt for the first time in my life, I could really follow my team rather that read the papers and wait for the 3-4 games that came on TV here in Chicago. That is when I met the trio of Jimmy Cefalo, Joe Rose, and Jim "the mad god" Mandich.
I loved listening to three of them. Especially Mandich, he was nuts. I just remember everytime something good happened, he sounded like all of us. An excited fan happy to see what his team has done. His ever familiar "awwwrigght Miami" always was in my mind, especially when I watched them on TV.
As a member of the community, Mandich was everywhere. He touched the hearts of everyone he met. Although I was not one of those fortunate to meet him, I will never forget how he made Sundays for me fun and kept me as a lifetime subscriber to Sirius, and how his personality on the air would make me smile. He may have lost his battle to cancer, but he won the hearts of everyone he met.
Thanks Mad Dog. May you rest in peace.
And Sometimes the Bar Eats You
Not a happy day today as you will see below and a seperate article I wrote discussing the passing of a legend. But I will try.
Uno-Congrats to the Chicago Bulls for finally showing everyone why they are the one seed in this thing. Their convincing victory over the Pacers and effectively dispatching them out of the playoffs should put a lot of questions to rest. Especially about Derrick Rose being the one man show. Will it be Orlando or Atlanta? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Due-What a buzz kill to be a Chicago fan. You watch the Bulls eliminate someone from the playoffs, only to see the Blackhawks blow it in overtime with a turnover and a missed power play opportunity. I will say this. The last week was some of the most fun I had watching the Blackhawks. Thank you guys, and thanks for winning that cup last year. Let’s do that one again sometime. Maybe next year.
Tre-Tomorrow is draft day which is huge. The Dolphins are at number 15 and I’m sorry. They need a quarterback. They need someone to push Henne to the limit. The competition needs to happen this year, and who’s to say that Thigpen will even factor into the equation.
Quattro-Brandon Marshall getting stabbed by his wife. I don’t know what happened there. Perhaps he wanted white wine and she wanted red, and she would do anything to get it. Many people are saying that Brandon Marshall should be held responsible for this. (Marshall’s wife says the stabbing was self defense.) We don’t know why he lied about the stabbing, but nevertheless we saw this relationship go bad years ago. Perhaps its time for him to move on. His career might depend on it.
Cinque-Speaking of football, anyone find it laughable Mike Martz thinks he’s in line for a raise and he turned down his extension offered to him by the Bears because of that reason. Obviously the extension did not include the raise. Yeah Martz. Your offense was really good. If I had the luck of playing teams with significant injuries, I would look like a genius too.
Sei-Tonight is hopefully the night the Heat take care of business. Word to the Heat. Do the zombie stomp on the Sixers from beginning to end. Don’t come out slow, don’t run out of gas. Just put the pedal to the metal and crush them. Then get ready to take out those three shitheads and their little bitch from chowder country on Sunday. Thank goodness we’re at home.
Sette-The White Sox have a new closer, and he doesn’t pitch. His name is Brent Lillibridge. Amazing catches by that boy last night in the Bronx. However, Sergios Santos is my vote. He has two saves. Correct me if I’m wrong, but are those the first two saves of the season for the Sox.
Pinsiero finale-If we can take something out of the thrilling series between the Hawks and the Canucks, there are two things for both teams that relate to real life. For the Canuckleheads, it took them three times to finally eliminate the Hawks from the Stanley Cup playoffs. Don’t quit. You can accomplish what you want to if you keep trying. And the Hawks, don’t ever give up. If you lose or fail, you always have another time and place to make good.
I promise you the Hawks will make good next year. One goal baby!!!!
M
PS-Dr. Phil was on Mully and Handley this morning on 670 The Score. Dude it was only a hockey game. We don’t need therapy. Come on now.
Uno-Congrats to the Chicago Bulls for finally showing everyone why they are the one seed in this thing. Their convincing victory over the Pacers and effectively dispatching them out of the playoffs should put a lot of questions to rest. Especially about Derrick Rose being the one man show. Will it be Orlando or Atlanta? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Due-What a buzz kill to be a Chicago fan. You watch the Bulls eliminate someone from the playoffs, only to see the Blackhawks blow it in overtime with a turnover and a missed power play opportunity. I will say this. The last week was some of the most fun I had watching the Blackhawks. Thank you guys, and thanks for winning that cup last year. Let’s do that one again sometime. Maybe next year.
Tre-Tomorrow is draft day which is huge. The Dolphins are at number 15 and I’m sorry. They need a quarterback. They need someone to push Henne to the limit. The competition needs to happen this year, and who’s to say that Thigpen will even factor into the equation.
Quattro-Brandon Marshall getting stabbed by his wife. I don’t know what happened there. Perhaps he wanted white wine and she wanted red, and she would do anything to get it. Many people are saying that Brandon Marshall should be held responsible for this. (Marshall’s wife says the stabbing was self defense.) We don’t know why he lied about the stabbing, but nevertheless we saw this relationship go bad years ago. Perhaps its time for him to move on. His career might depend on it.
Cinque-Speaking of football, anyone find it laughable Mike Martz thinks he’s in line for a raise and he turned down his extension offered to him by the Bears because of that reason. Obviously the extension did not include the raise. Yeah Martz. Your offense was really good. If I had the luck of playing teams with significant injuries, I would look like a genius too.
Sei-Tonight is hopefully the night the Heat take care of business. Word to the Heat. Do the zombie stomp on the Sixers from beginning to end. Don’t come out slow, don’t run out of gas. Just put the pedal to the metal and crush them. Then get ready to take out those three shitheads and their little bitch from chowder country on Sunday. Thank goodness we’re at home.
Sette-The White Sox have a new closer, and he doesn’t pitch. His name is Brent Lillibridge. Amazing catches by that boy last night in the Bronx. However, Sergios Santos is my vote. He has two saves. Correct me if I’m wrong, but are those the first two saves of the season for the Sox.
Pinsiero finale-If we can take something out of the thrilling series between the Hawks and the Canucks, there are two things for both teams that relate to real life. For the Canuckleheads, it took them three times to finally eliminate the Hawks from the Stanley Cup playoffs. Don’t quit. You can accomplish what you want to if you keep trying. And the Hawks, don’t ever give up. If you lose or fail, you always have another time and place to make good.
I promise you the Hawks will make good next year. One goal baby!!!!
M
PS-Dr. Phil was on Mully and Handley this morning on 670 The Score. Dude it was only a hockey game. We don’t need therapy. Come on now.
Can't Hang My Head in Shame
Normally when I write these things, I usually use seven bullets. And I may do that later today since I missed yesterday. However I wanted to take a moment and reflect on the Hawks.
You see, this whole season you had so many people question the decisions of management. Some rightfully so; others not so much. The Hawks got really lucky letting a guy like Niemi walk, and to have that decision washed away be the emergence of Corey Crawford.
No Dustin Byfuglien there to stick in front of Luongo. But really? Do you think you could have sat through another regular season with him? He had a great run in Atlanta. And perhaps Duncan Keith was tired. Perhaps Seabrook could only do so much. Hossa’s injuries piled up. The void of no Dave Bolland for the last month or two. Many factors this year can be attributed to the Blackhawks not being as strong. Sure no Eager, Ladd, Burish, etc. We’re stuck with John fricking Scott.
But tell me that the last week wasn’t the biggest highlight of the season for you. Other than that eight game win streak that came to a halt in Florida. This team showed Vancouver, showed everyone the heart of the champion is still there. This team showed that they will not be written off. This team showed us character, will, determination, and inspiration. Sure the Hawks may be gone for now, and the Canuckleheads have their dog pile thinking they won the Stanley Cup. But the future looks bright.
Remember this friends; the Hawks brought home the cup last year. The cup returned to Chicago after a 49 year long wait. I can promise and speculate that us Hawks fans won’t have to wait that long for the next. There are no obstacles. There are no dollar bills. There are just months. Months waiting until we get to watch our guys get back out there and try this again.
God bless the Blackhawks. You gave me the second best week of watching hockey this week. Sure I didn’t enjoy the outcome, but I’m sure you will make it up to us and yourselves sometime really soon.
You see, this whole season you had so many people question the decisions of management. Some rightfully so; others not so much. The Hawks got really lucky letting a guy like Niemi walk, and to have that decision washed away be the emergence of Corey Crawford.
No Dustin Byfuglien there to stick in front of Luongo. But really? Do you think you could have sat through another regular season with him? He had a great run in Atlanta. And perhaps Duncan Keith was tired. Perhaps Seabrook could only do so much. Hossa’s injuries piled up. The void of no Dave Bolland for the last month or two. Many factors this year can be attributed to the Blackhawks not being as strong. Sure no Eager, Ladd, Burish, etc. We’re stuck with John fricking Scott.
But tell me that the last week wasn’t the biggest highlight of the season for you. Other than that eight game win streak that came to a halt in Florida. This team showed Vancouver, showed everyone the heart of the champion is still there. This team showed that they will not be written off. This team showed us character, will, determination, and inspiration. Sure the Hawks may be gone for now, and the Canuckleheads have their dog pile thinking they won the Stanley Cup. But the future looks bright.
Remember this friends; the Hawks brought home the cup last year. The cup returned to Chicago after a 49 year long wait. I can promise and speculate that us Hawks fans won’t have to wait that long for the next. There are no obstacles. There are no dollar bills. There are just months. Months waiting until we get to watch our guys get back out there and try this again.
God bless the Blackhawks. You gave me the second best week of watching hockey this week. Sure I didn’t enjoy the outcome, but I’m sure you will make it up to us and yourselves sometime really soon.
Monday, April 25, 2011
The Sedins Mother Did a Beaver
So let’s take a look at this weekend. Pretty interesting if I say so myself.
Uno-Nothing says brilliance like a huge victory for the Hawks on Friday night. The pounding they gave the Canuckleheads reminded of when I got bullied by the same kid for years and finally stood up to him, got the best of him and every time the clown came back for more, I would be more than happy to oblige. This Luongo guy has given up 10 goals in 2 games. Don’t worry; we will get to last nights gem in a little bit.
Due-I have to tell you, I love the Heat, but I still have a small place in my heart for the Bulls considering they’re from Chicago, and Joakim Noah’s my guy. The loss on Saturday was the best thing to happen to them. They will regroup and do what every Bull fan is waiting for, a big kick in the teeth to Indiana.
Tre-Speaking about kicking, I am growing quite tired of the Heat’s reluctance to shut down the opponent. There was no reason yesterday for Philly to be up by 19 points in the first quarter yesterday, and still no reason to let Lebron close out the game. Dwyane Wade is the closer on this team, and if you want a player to finish the job, D-Wade all day. Lebron, you are the locomotive and D-Wade is the engine. Let him finish the job. And Mike Bibby, you’re supposed to score more than 2 lousy points pal.
Quattro-Can someone please get the White Sox some help? Anyone? Every April it’s the same thing with this team. Bats go cold? We make pitchers like Scherzer and Penny look like Cy Youngs. Yes, they will hit. Yes they will get better. However, I’m a little nervous considering the Yankees are up next.
Cinque-Kenny Williams is taking questions today at Yankee Stadium. My first question for him, so who was the comedian you were watching back last year when Oney told us?
Sei-Adam Dunn, you’re known as the big donkey. Yeah you’re playing like a jackass. Here’s his line: 55 at bats, 8 hits, 10 walks, 24 strike outs. Here’s a line from him:
Well, at $56 million over 4 years, that won’t cut it junior. Better check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Sette-And finally last nights Blackhawks game. I will be the first admit I didn’t see this coming, but going with Schneider over Luongo was a ballsy move. Too bad you had to split Schneider from the team. Like that one? I am tired of listening to the pompous crap that comes from this team. This was your best game of the series? You fricking lost morons.
Pinsiero finale: So can they do it? The Blackhawks do what their opponents in the Stanley Cup Finals did last year. Come back from that 0-4 deficit. I hope so. I will have to say that Red Wing fans have always irritated me the most, but this year, the brash of arrogance from Vancouver and their fans has been a little too much. So Blackhawks please. For the love of God, own these pieces of doggy doo on Tuesday and let the ultimate humiliation of Roberta Luongo begin!
Peace until later
M
Uno-Nothing says brilliance like a huge victory for the Hawks on Friday night. The pounding they gave the Canuckleheads reminded of when I got bullied by the same kid for years and finally stood up to him, got the best of him and every time the clown came back for more, I would be more than happy to oblige. This Luongo guy has given up 10 goals in 2 games. Don’t worry; we will get to last nights gem in a little bit.
Due-I have to tell you, I love the Heat, but I still have a small place in my heart for the Bulls considering they’re from Chicago, and Joakim Noah’s my guy. The loss on Saturday was the best thing to happen to them. They will regroup and do what every Bull fan is waiting for, a big kick in the teeth to Indiana.
Tre-Speaking about kicking, I am growing quite tired of the Heat’s reluctance to shut down the opponent. There was no reason yesterday for Philly to be up by 19 points in the first quarter yesterday, and still no reason to let Lebron close out the game. Dwyane Wade is the closer on this team, and if you want a player to finish the job, D-Wade all day. Lebron, you are the locomotive and D-Wade is the engine. Let him finish the job. And Mike Bibby, you’re supposed to score more than 2 lousy points pal.
Quattro-Can someone please get the White Sox some help? Anyone? Every April it’s the same thing with this team. Bats go cold? We make pitchers like Scherzer and Penny look like Cy Youngs. Yes, they will hit. Yes they will get better. However, I’m a little nervous considering the Yankees are up next.
Cinque-Kenny Williams is taking questions today at Yankee Stadium. My first question for him, so who was the comedian you were watching back last year when Oney told us?
Sei-Adam Dunn, you’re known as the big donkey. Yeah you’re playing like a jackass. Here’s his line: 55 at bats, 8 hits, 10 walks, 24 strike outs. Here’s a line from him:
"I'm taking the good ones and swinging at the bad ones, but again that's something I have gone through many, many, many, many, many, many, many times in my career."
Well, at $56 million over 4 years, that won’t cut it junior. Better check yourself before you wreck yourself.
Sette-And finally last nights Blackhawks game. I will be the first admit I didn’t see this coming, but going with Schneider over Luongo was a ballsy move. Too bad you had to split Schneider from the team. Like that one? I am tired of listening to the pompous crap that comes from this team. This was your best game of the series? You fricking lost morons.
Pinsiero finale: So can they do it? The Blackhawks do what their opponents in the Stanley Cup Finals did last year. Come back from that 0-4 deficit. I hope so. I will have to say that Red Wing fans have always irritated me the most, but this year, the brash of arrogance from Vancouver and their fans has been a little too much. So Blackhawks please. For the love of God, own these pieces of doggy doo on Tuesday and let the ultimate humiliation of Roberta Luongo begin!
Peace until later
M
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Dolphins Kick Ass: A Look at the Schedule
So the Dolphins schedule was just released, and me loving everything about the Dolphins I thought I would share what I am looking forward to. This will be an exciting season, and if we can get this crazy work stoppage out of the way, it will kick ass. So here are the seven games I am looking forward to…
1-Thanksgiving has never been my favorite, but when the Dolphins play ball, they usually win. And I will never forget that Leon Lett guy. That was great. Who will be Leon this year? We can only hope Demarcus Ware blows it.
2-Debuting this year’s Monday Night Football season against the Patsies sounds wonderful. After all, we need to get some revenge for last year’s Monday Night Embarrassment. In fact, Davone Bess was talking about getting the Patriots on Monday night, and I shot him a tweet…
“@davonebess Give Welker a run for his money. You are the slot machine my man!!!!! GO PHINS!!!!”
He was nice enough to shoot one back…
“@michaelcaserno thx for the love n respect!”
3-You know we have never beat the Texans, so I think this year we’re due as we get them week 2!!!! Sorry Andre Johnson, but you will catch a bad case of VD that week.
4-I truly believe that the legend of Michael Vick will die down by week 14, and we’ll put the nails in the coffins. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to playing the Eagles at home.
5-Everytime the Phins play Kansas City it’s a great game. Hopefully we fill the need for QB and we might have ourselves a great matchup.
6-Not that this will be a good game, but I believe we owe Cleveland a beatdown in week 3.
7-And of course everytime we get to kick the snot out of the Jets, its fun. Especially for Monday Night Football after the bye, and then the last game of the season.
All I know is with the draft coming up and looking at this schedule, you know Miami Dolphins football is on the way, and I am getting pumped up. Hope you are too.
Happy Easter, as I will be absent tomorrow.
God bless.
M
1-Thanksgiving has never been my favorite, but when the Dolphins play ball, they usually win. And I will never forget that Leon Lett guy. That was great. Who will be Leon this year? We can only hope Demarcus Ware blows it.
2-Debuting this year’s Monday Night Football season against the Patsies sounds wonderful. After all, we need to get some revenge for last year’s Monday Night Embarrassment. In fact, Davone Bess was talking about getting the Patriots on Monday night, and I shot him a tweet…
“@davonebess Give Welker a run for his money. You are the slot machine my man!!!!! GO PHINS!!!!”
He was nice enough to shoot one back…
“@michaelcaserno thx for the love n respect!”
3-You know we have never beat the Texans, so I think this year we’re due as we get them week 2!!!! Sorry Andre Johnson, but you will catch a bad case of VD that week.
4-I truly believe that the legend of Michael Vick will die down by week 14, and we’ll put the nails in the coffins. Nevertheless, I am looking forward to playing the Eagles at home.
5-Everytime the Phins play Kansas City it’s a great game. Hopefully we fill the need for QB and we might have ourselves a great matchup.
6-Not that this will be a good game, but I believe we owe Cleveland a beatdown in week 3.
7-And of course everytime we get to kick the snot out of the Jets, its fun. Especially for Monday Night Football after the bye, and then the last game of the season.
All I know is with the draft coming up and looking at this schedule, you know Miami Dolphins football is on the way, and I am getting pumped up. Hope you are too.
Happy Easter, as I will be absent tomorrow.
God bless.
M
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Goodnight
Happy 4/20 everyone. And now, its time.
Uno-The Dolphins announced the schedule for next year. Here are some of the highlights. The season kicks off in Miami for Monday night football on 9/12 along with another Monday night battle with the Jets on 10/17. Perhaps we can finally defeat Houston on 9/18 which is a 3:15 game. However, I am for once in my life looking forward to Thanksgiving as we get the Cowboys. Now if the owners can get rid of this stupid lockout, we may be onto something.
Due-The White Sox have won 0 games in the last 7. They need a win soon, but there are other things they need. They need Juan Pierre to be the lead off force he was last year when he lead the league in stolen bases. He is 4 out of 9 so far this year, and that is not such a good thing. Adam Dunn has a history of striking out, but also a history of lots of home runs. He needs the latter to start happening. When he played his first game with the Sox, he hit one out of the park. That set the tone for many great things. Carlos Quentin has been kicking ass and that needs to continue. These things need to happen so we can revisit the bullpen situation. Oh yeah, Jake Peavy needs multiple doctors. I can’t believe we wasted so much money on this guy.
Tre-I don’t like the Cubs, but I have to give credit where credit is due. Starling Castro is playing some kick ass ball, and the fact this kid is a rookie batting leadoff, have to respect that.
Quattro-The Twins are in a bad bad place. Nathan gives up the closer role, Mauer is still out, and the new Japanese Import is gone as well. However, never, and I mean never count this team out.
Cinque-Focusing on baseball some more, it’s not too shocking to see the Royals doing what they’re doing, but I didn’t expect the hot spot from the Indians. However, we will have to see what these two teams do in the division. The Tigers seem to be picking up steam and it will only be a matter of time before the Sox do the same. Remember Sox fans, April has always been a crappy month. The Sox will get over it eventually.
Sei-Jake Peavy hurts his shoulder and who knows if this guy will ever make it. I used to think that Swisher and Teahen were Kenny’s worst moves. (David Wells not so hot either.) But this one could be the worst gamble so far on his resume.
Sette-And how about them Hawks. I thought last night was going to be the funeral, but it turns out to be fun. Watching Dave Bolland out there was wonderful, and seeing Luongo give up 6 was great. The twins were stopped dead in their tracks and the Hawks led the hitting brigade as well. All in all, great game, and this is what we wanted to see from them since games 1-3. Now the big question. Can they carry this excitement into game 5 with them up north? I really don’t think so. Vancover is too good of a team to let this series slip away. But Go Hawks!!!!
Pinsiero finale: And let the Hawks game be a lesson to you. You can never quit no matter what. The Hawks most likely will get beat tomorrow night north of the border, but they will not go down without a fight. The moment you think you’re beat, you’re beat. Don’t let the evil Canadians or whoever you’re adversary know you are down. You will be down for a dirt nap.
PS Check out this story about how Hawk fans were yelling at the Canucks GM. Although that is funny, the comments about how the girl and the 5 year old were taunted and had beer dumped on them were not as funny. Fans, please remember that we are all people with feelings. God I feel bad for that kid. Especially because he is a Canucks fan, thats bad to begin with. But he shouldn't have a beer dumped over his head, or be victimized by the language he had to endure that night. Its great the Hawks were kicking ass, but leave the ass kicking to them. No reason to tortue Canucklehead fans. And besides, I'm sorry but they will have the last laugh as I think no way the Hawks rebound in this series.
Uno-The Dolphins announced the schedule for next year. Here are some of the highlights. The season kicks off in Miami for Monday night football on 9/12 along with another Monday night battle with the Jets on 10/17. Perhaps we can finally defeat Houston on 9/18 which is a 3:15 game. However, I am for once in my life looking forward to Thanksgiving as we get the Cowboys. Now if the owners can get rid of this stupid lockout, we may be onto something.
Due-The White Sox have won 0 games in the last 7. They need a win soon, but there are other things they need. They need Juan Pierre to be the lead off force he was last year when he lead the league in stolen bases. He is 4 out of 9 so far this year, and that is not such a good thing. Adam Dunn has a history of striking out, but also a history of lots of home runs. He needs the latter to start happening. When he played his first game with the Sox, he hit one out of the park. That set the tone for many great things. Carlos Quentin has been kicking ass and that needs to continue. These things need to happen so we can revisit the bullpen situation. Oh yeah, Jake Peavy needs multiple doctors. I can’t believe we wasted so much money on this guy.
Tre-I don’t like the Cubs, but I have to give credit where credit is due. Starling Castro is playing some kick ass ball, and the fact this kid is a rookie batting leadoff, have to respect that.
Quattro-The Twins are in a bad bad place. Nathan gives up the closer role, Mauer is still out, and the new Japanese Import is gone as well. However, never, and I mean never count this team out.
Cinque-Focusing on baseball some more, it’s not too shocking to see the Royals doing what they’re doing, but I didn’t expect the hot spot from the Indians. However, we will have to see what these two teams do in the division. The Tigers seem to be picking up steam and it will only be a matter of time before the Sox do the same. Remember Sox fans, April has always been a crappy month. The Sox will get over it eventually.
Sei-Jake Peavy hurts his shoulder and who knows if this guy will ever make it. I used to think that Swisher and Teahen were Kenny’s worst moves. (David Wells not so hot either.) But this one could be the worst gamble so far on his resume.
Sette-And how about them Hawks. I thought last night was going to be the funeral, but it turns out to be fun. Watching Dave Bolland out there was wonderful, and seeing Luongo give up 6 was great. The twins were stopped dead in their tracks and the Hawks led the hitting brigade as well. All in all, great game, and this is what we wanted to see from them since games 1-3. Now the big question. Can they carry this excitement into game 5 with them up north? I really don’t think so. Vancover is too good of a team to let this series slip away. But Go Hawks!!!!
Pinsiero finale: And let the Hawks game be a lesson to you. You can never quit no matter what. The Hawks most likely will get beat tomorrow night north of the border, but they will not go down without a fight. The moment you think you’re beat, you’re beat. Don’t let the evil Canadians or whoever you’re adversary know you are down. You will be down for a dirt nap.
PS Check out this story about how Hawk fans were yelling at the Canucks GM. Although that is funny, the comments about how the girl and the 5 year old were taunted and had beer dumped on them were not as funny. Fans, please remember that we are all people with feelings. God I feel bad for that kid. Especially because he is a Canucks fan, thats bad to begin with. But he shouldn't have a beer dumped over his head, or be victimized by the language he had to endure that night. Its great the Hawks were kicking ass, but leave the ass kicking to them. No reason to tortue Canucklehead fans. And besides, I'm sorry but they will have the last laugh as I think no way the Hawks rebound in this series.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
I Like the White Sox: The Stupidity of April
The White Sox are in a slump right now, and if you are like me, you’re not too concerned. After all, it’s just the first 15 games of the year. And honestly other than 2005, can you remember the last good April the Sox have had? So I decided to list some positives and things that the Sox can do to help the situation.
1-Yes get Bobby Thigpen. In fact, you should build a statue of him. We should get Bobby Thigpen bobble heads, and make May 37th Bobby Thigpen day at the cell. In fact, Matty Bobby Thigpen called. He wants his number back. Guy goes in for one inning of work and still finds a way to give up a run. WTF! Bobby could retire the number. I don’t know how long it has been since he played, but hey what the hell? If not Santos, why not Thigpen? I don’t know who else I have faith in these days.
2-Put Ramon Castro’s mug shot from ESPN on the little advertisement board behind home plate. That will scare the opposing pictures. Only flash it on there when they get ready to wind up. They won’t know what to do rather to laugh, cry or run.
3-Get Juan Pierre a goat costume. Since he is the problem with this team if you listen to as much Sox Post on the Score as I do. Seriously, Juan Pierre will get it on track. He wasn’t too great in April last year either with the defense. I trust Juan, and so should you.
4-I think Jake Peavy has gone to the shit, and he ain’t coming back. He is hanging with Colonel Wirtz somewhere in Alabama by now. But, hey, let’s take solace in the fact he isn’t being Jake the bulldog anymore right gang? I think its safe to take number 44 away from him now because Jim might be right on that one.
5-You know how the players get the shaving cream pies when they hit the walk off HR or single or do something great that deserves shaving cream pie. I think it should become policy that every time someone in the bullpen gives up a run, they should get a different kind of pie to the face. Perhaps a chocolate fecal pie may do wonders. Think about it. It might take one time to kill the epidemic. Although the bullpen hasn’t had the chance to blow any games lately. Since that albatross last Wednesday, we haven’t had a save opportunity.
6-Dave Price struck out nine last night. The good news, no one in Tampa got free pizza. The bad news, Jim and WU were in Tampa at the game last night.
7-And finally, I think they need to bring a live chicken in the dugout, and Cerrano as well.
Yes I know. Pretty ridiculous. But anyone who knows me knows I don’t do normal or stats. Just stuff you think about after spending the night in the loser’s circle. You know, a bunch of hippies sitting in a circle playing the bongos. Or smoking the bongos. Whatever is your thing.
Keep your heads up playas, lots of baseball left for the season. Lots of headshaking to do. And lots of fireworks to blow off at the Cell still.
M
1-Yes get Bobby Thigpen. In fact, you should build a statue of him. We should get Bobby Thigpen bobble heads, and make May 37th Bobby Thigpen day at the cell. In fact, Matty Bobby Thigpen called. He wants his number back. Guy goes in for one inning of work and still finds a way to give up a run. WTF! Bobby could retire the number. I don’t know how long it has been since he played, but hey what the hell? If not Santos, why not Thigpen? I don’t know who else I have faith in these days.
2-Put Ramon Castro’s mug shot from ESPN on the little advertisement board behind home plate. That will scare the opposing pictures. Only flash it on there when they get ready to wind up. They won’t know what to do rather to laugh, cry or run.
3-Get Juan Pierre a goat costume. Since he is the problem with this team if you listen to as much Sox Post on the Score as I do. Seriously, Juan Pierre will get it on track. He wasn’t too great in April last year either with the defense. I trust Juan, and so should you.
4-I think Jake Peavy has gone to the shit, and he ain’t coming back. He is hanging with Colonel Wirtz somewhere in Alabama by now. But, hey, let’s take solace in the fact he isn’t being Jake the bulldog anymore right gang? I think its safe to take number 44 away from him now because Jim might be right on that one.
5-You know how the players get the shaving cream pies when they hit the walk off HR or single or do something great that deserves shaving cream pie. I think it should become policy that every time someone in the bullpen gives up a run, they should get a different kind of pie to the face. Perhaps a chocolate fecal pie may do wonders. Think about it. It might take one time to kill the epidemic. Although the bullpen hasn’t had the chance to blow any games lately. Since that albatross last Wednesday, we haven’t had a save opportunity.
6-Dave Price struck out nine last night. The good news, no one in Tampa got free pizza. The bad news, Jim and WU were in Tampa at the game last night.
7-And finally, I think they need to bring a live chicken in the dugout, and Cerrano as well.
Yes I know. Pretty ridiculous. But anyone who knows me knows I don’t do normal or stats. Just stuff you think about after spending the night in the loser’s circle. You know, a bunch of hippies sitting in a circle playing the bongos. Or smoking the bongos. Whatever is your thing.
Keep your heads up playas, lots of baseball left for the season. Lots of headshaking to do. And lots of fireworks to blow off at the Cell still.
M
The Lines Between Life and Death are Playoff Implications
Life and death. Two themes to examine on today’s blog. White Sox blog coming up later today to make good for yesterday.
Uno-So here we are in the UC. Backs against the wall. Sticks to the ice. Rat is returning. Can they do it? Will they? Do they want it? I’m not sure, but I really think that the Vancouver Canucks revenge is about to happen tonight and honestly, I don’t think the Hawks are in any place to beat them. I really thought they had a chance Sunday night, but they fell apart again. Godspeed Chicago Blackhawks, thanks for getting the cup last year. Hopefully you can figure it out this year,
Due-The Miami Heat almost blew the game on Sunday, but came back with authority last night. Lebron, D-Wade, and Bosh scored more points alone than the entire starting five of Philly did. They are becoming dangerous, and anyone who thinks they can’t, keep watching because you are about to witness history ladies and gentlemen.
Tre-While the Heat was creating a cool highlight reel for ESPN, the Bulls were struggling to get another one past the Pacers at home. 21 turnovers is unacceptable in the playoffs, and D-Rose can’t do everything by himself. If this play continues, the Bulls will be in trouble when they play a team not seeded 8.
Quattro-Yes I know. The Red Wings are up 3-0. However I believe the Canucks are the team to beat, and scum doesn’t stand a chance.
Cinque-While we are on playoffs, I know. The Lakers and Spurs were upset in game one. Do not expect that to continue. Both of these teams have been here before and know how to win. However, I don’t think either one of these teams will be in it at the end. My money is on Dallas this year and I’m looking for a rematch of the 2006 Finals. You know when the MVP was D-Rose. Same result this year of course.
Sei-Once again, did you see that alley-oop from Rio to Lebron? God damn can the Heat play?
Sette-And finally to Matt Thornton. I don’t think you will be a closer anymore. You are called upon to keep the Rays at 4 runs, and then they get a homer off of you.
Pinsiero finale: Today was the most ferocious workout of my life as far as cardio goes. I am trying to amp things up as it is 200 LBS by summer baby. If you have a goal, let me know and let’s make it happen together.
Uno-So here we are in the UC. Backs against the wall. Sticks to the ice. Rat is returning. Can they do it? Will they? Do they want it? I’m not sure, but I really think that the Vancouver Canucks revenge is about to happen tonight and honestly, I don’t think the Hawks are in any place to beat them. I really thought they had a chance Sunday night, but they fell apart again. Godspeed Chicago Blackhawks, thanks for getting the cup last year. Hopefully you can figure it out this year,
Due-The Miami Heat almost blew the game on Sunday, but came back with authority last night. Lebron, D-Wade, and Bosh scored more points alone than the entire starting five of Philly did. They are becoming dangerous, and anyone who thinks they can’t, keep watching because you are about to witness history ladies and gentlemen.
Tre-While the Heat was creating a cool highlight reel for ESPN, the Bulls were struggling to get another one past the Pacers at home. 21 turnovers is unacceptable in the playoffs, and D-Rose can’t do everything by himself. If this play continues, the Bulls will be in trouble when they play a team not seeded 8.
Quattro-Yes I know. The Red Wings are up 3-0. However I believe the Canucks are the team to beat, and scum doesn’t stand a chance.
Cinque-While we are on playoffs, I know. The Lakers and Spurs were upset in game one. Do not expect that to continue. Both of these teams have been here before and know how to win. However, I don’t think either one of these teams will be in it at the end. My money is on Dallas this year and I’m looking for a rematch of the 2006 Finals. You know when the MVP was D-Rose. Same result this year of course.
Sei-Once again, did you see that alley-oop from Rio to Lebron? God damn can the Heat play?
Sette-And finally to Matt Thornton. I don’t think you will be a closer anymore. You are called upon to keep the Rays at 4 runs, and then they get a homer off of you.
Pinsiero finale: Today was the most ferocious workout of my life as far as cardio goes. I am trying to amp things up as it is 200 LBS by summer baby. If you have a goal, let me know and let’s make it happen together.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Bart Scott is on drugs
Someone needs to break this guy off.
By the way, didn't the Patriots just go undefeated for the regular season and win 3 superbowls in the last decade. Yeah I'm sure they want to be a bunch of juvenile deliquents who harrass women reporters in their dressing room and trip players.
And Rex Ryan is like Obama? Jesus. Bart Scott is out of his mind.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY This week
And now this week for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
THE GOOD
I would like to say congrats to my Miami Heat for sewing up the second seed this week. Yes, it would have been more sweet to be number one, but seeds are the beginnings of champions and look for the Miami Heat to be NBA champs this year. And for all you haters, the big three will laugh back at you at the end of the playoffs.
THE BAD
Nothing like two grown men starting a feud. Apparently Donald Trump is taking exception with Bill Cosby’s comments about him being full of it in regards in his ambitions to run for president. Cosby says “run or shut up.” Trump who says he can’t until the Apprentice is over to run for President says Cosby was kissing his ass in the green room, and saying he wanted to go out to dinner. What’s going on here? Did Donald Trump steal a pudding pop from Cosby? I always do admire Cosby’s willingness to be honest, but this lacks the compelling nature of the Rosie v Donald days from years ago.
THE UGLY
ABC announced it was canceling All My Children and One Life to Live in favor or reality TV programming. Grant it there are much uglier things that this, but I think the comment that an unnamed soap star made sums it all up:
And that will do it. Have a nice weekend.
THE GOOD
I would like to say congrats to my Miami Heat for sewing up the second seed this week. Yes, it would have been more sweet to be number one, but seeds are the beginnings of champions and look for the Miami Heat to be NBA champs this year. And for all you haters, the big three will laugh back at you at the end of the playoffs.
THE BAD
Nothing like two grown men starting a feud. Apparently Donald Trump is taking exception with Bill Cosby’s comments about him being full of it in regards in his ambitions to run for president. Cosby says “run or shut up.” Trump who says he can’t until the Apprentice is over to run for President says Cosby was kissing his ass in the green room, and saying he wanted to go out to dinner. What’s going on here? Did Donald Trump steal a pudding pop from Cosby? I always do admire Cosby’s willingness to be honest, but this lacks the compelling nature of the Rosie v Donald days from years ago.
THE UGLY
ABC announced it was canceling All My Children and One Life to Live in favor or reality TV programming. Grant it there are much uglier things that this, but I think the comment that an unnamed soap star made sums it all up:
“If you’re not an over-tanned guido who gets drunk and punches someone in the face where do you fit into television any more,”It really sucks that shows that exploit the stupid nature of humanity are starting to take center stage. Shows like “Jersey Shore” “Teen Mom” and just about every show on the Food Network are entertaining the general public. I think it’s time the general public wake up and look down to see what you’re sitting in when you miss the toilet.
And that will do it. Have a nice weekend.
Here's to Everyone
Happy Friday gang. Here’s to the beginning of great things, the end to others, and updates.
Uno-Here’s to a new beginning for the White Sox bullpen. You had a day off to regroup, now focus Sale. Focus Thornton. You guys can do it. I believe in you. Be the lights out pen you were advertised to be. Not some hacks waiting to use the john.
Due-Here’s to the Heat on the road to the first championship. Good luck not only to D-Wade and King James. But to Bosh, Bibby, Miller, Z, Joel Anthony and the whole crew. And Udonis get your ass back here. We need you!!!!
Tre-Here’s to the Hawks erasing game one with a game two victory tonight in Vancouver. Remember a playoff series doesn’t start until a team wins on the road.
Quattro-Here’s to Rock Mamola having a great show tonight as it’s his last one in Chicago. Good luck in Tampa.
Cinque-Here’s to the Cubs sucking ass in 2011. Keep it up so your pansy manager can tell us all the positives in your losses.
Sei-Here’s to ABC for canceling Vicki’s favorite show One Life to Live for some shitty ass reality show. Yes I know it’s cheaper to run reality TV, but guess what? It’s fucking stupid. I hope someone brings you to a barn where a mule kicks you in the nuts. Thanks for playing. Yes, bring back game shows you jackasses.
Sette-And here’s to me making more positive change in my life. I am now down to 203 LBS, and feeling great. The new job is definitely making me happy which leads me to…
Pinsiero finale: we need to all go after what we want out of life. When you feel lost ask God for help. He will open the door, but you need to decide if you want to walk through it.
Have no idea what they put in my orange juice today but its making me chipper like Jones baby.
M
Uno-Here’s to a new beginning for the White Sox bullpen. You had a day off to regroup, now focus Sale. Focus Thornton. You guys can do it. I believe in you. Be the lights out pen you were advertised to be. Not some hacks waiting to use the john.
Due-Here’s to the Heat on the road to the first championship. Good luck not only to D-Wade and King James. But to Bosh, Bibby, Miller, Z, Joel Anthony and the whole crew. And Udonis get your ass back here. We need you!!!!
Tre-Here’s to the Hawks erasing game one with a game two victory tonight in Vancouver. Remember a playoff series doesn’t start until a team wins on the road.
Quattro-Here’s to Rock Mamola having a great show tonight as it’s his last one in Chicago. Good luck in Tampa.
Cinque-Here’s to the Cubs sucking ass in 2011. Keep it up so your pansy manager can tell us all the positives in your losses.
Sei-Here’s to ABC for canceling Vicki’s favorite show One Life to Live for some shitty ass reality show. Yes I know it’s cheaper to run reality TV, but guess what? It’s fucking stupid. I hope someone brings you to a barn where a mule kicks you in the nuts. Thanks for playing. Yes, bring back game shows you jackasses.
Sette-And here’s to me making more positive change in my life. I am now down to 203 LBS, and feeling great. The new job is definitely making me happy which leads me to…
Pinsiero finale: we need to all go after what we want out of life. When you feel lost ask God for help. He will open the door, but you need to decide if you want to walk through it.
Have no idea what they put in my orange juice today but its making me chipper like Jones baby.
M
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sports Really Sucks Lately
Sadness. No other way to put it. Let’s get this over with.
Uno-Although you have to admire the Blackhawks playing the 2nd and 3rd period as hard as they could, they let the first get away, and that was the one where the Nucks scored two. Sure people want to say the formula has always been the Nucks win the first and the Hawks win the second. I hope so, but the Hawks were beaten so hard last night it wasn’t even funny.
Due-Carlos Zambrano hit HR 22 in his career. Watch the Cub fans come out to brag about this. He also left the mound before his manager Mike Quade made it out there. I am waiting for him to flip out.
Tre-Speaking about flipping out, Ozzie Guillen is awesome. From yesterday…
Quattro-While we’re on the flipping out portion of the blog today, Kobe Bryant called a ref a fucking faggot and gets fined $100,000 for it. He’s going to appeal it because calling referees names is so OK. A gay and lesbian basketball league wants Kobe to show up for one of their games. I still question Kobe’s rationale at all. I think him and his stupid basketball team is crumbling. Good times. You should go play a game with them, so we don’t have to see your face anymore.
Cinque-The Barry Bonds trial or lack thereof makes me feel once again that if you’re a celebrity, you can do anything. This fricking guy has all sorts of evidence against him in this trial, and yet the jury is deadlocked on the three counts of perjury. You know what the Giants fans should have stayed home and they should have held the trial somewhere else.
Sei-I don’t know if anyone saw the game between the Caps and the Rangers last night, but Ovechkin is still as dirty as ever as he clipped some poor guy in the face with his stick shortly after that fluky goal he made. I love the guy but dude come on, play with some integrity.
Sette-And finally lets talk White Sox bullpen. Yeah you guys are a ok. Once again, Thornton is a 8th inning set up guy, Sale is too new to close. I say give Sergio Santos a shot. See what he can do. I don’t care if he was a shortstop before. He does a nice job stopping people. I can’t take much more of the games we had this week. We had three of them in the last week. Fix the problem guys. Love ya!
Pinsiero finale: I would like to know were there any big decisions you had to make in your life, and how has the decision affected you. I was out to lunch with someone who is almost like a father to me yesterday, and we were talking about this topic. My decision was to stay with the girl of my dreams, or go after the job of my dreams. I chose the girl because jobs come and go, but finding that one real woman who will stand by you no matter what is hard to come by. Plus she gave me the two greatest kids a father could ever have. Was wondering about you? I will post the 7 most intriguing here on the blog in the next day if anyone answers.
Talk to you soon
Uno-Although you have to admire the Blackhawks playing the 2nd and 3rd period as hard as they could, they let the first get away, and that was the one where the Nucks scored two. Sure people want to say the formula has always been the Nucks win the first and the Hawks win the second. I hope so, but the Hawks were beaten so hard last night it wasn’t even funny.
Due-Carlos Zambrano hit HR 22 in his career. Watch the Cub fans come out to brag about this. He also left the mound before his manager Mike Quade made it out there. I am waiting for him to flip out.
Tre-Speaking about flipping out, Ozzie Guillen is awesome. From yesterday…
"I'm going to Miami right now. I don't have any closer. I don't have any closer. I don't." "I might call Bobby Thigpen to help us. You know why? When we play good, they send those guys to this damn (interview) table and (you) talk to them like heroes. When we (mess) it up, I'm the one who has to … sit here and talk to you guys."I love it when he gets angry. And he’s right. More on that later.
Quattro-While we’re on the flipping out portion of the blog today, Kobe Bryant called a ref a fucking faggot and gets fined $100,000 for it. He’s going to appeal it because calling referees names is so OK. A gay and lesbian basketball league wants Kobe to show up for one of their games. I still question Kobe’s rationale at all. I think him and his stupid basketball team is crumbling. Good times. You should go play a game with them, so we don’t have to see your face anymore.
Cinque-The Barry Bonds trial or lack thereof makes me feel once again that if you’re a celebrity, you can do anything. This fricking guy has all sorts of evidence against him in this trial, and yet the jury is deadlocked on the three counts of perjury. You know what the Giants fans should have stayed home and they should have held the trial somewhere else.
Sei-I don’t know if anyone saw the game between the Caps and the Rangers last night, but Ovechkin is still as dirty as ever as he clipped some poor guy in the face with his stick shortly after that fluky goal he made. I love the guy but dude come on, play with some integrity.
Sette-And finally lets talk White Sox bullpen. Yeah you guys are a ok. Once again, Thornton is a 8th inning set up guy, Sale is too new to close. I say give Sergio Santos a shot. See what he can do. I don’t care if he was a shortstop before. He does a nice job stopping people. I can’t take much more of the games we had this week. We had three of them in the last week. Fix the problem guys. Love ya!
Pinsiero finale: I would like to know were there any big decisions you had to make in your life, and how has the decision affected you. I was out to lunch with someone who is almost like a father to me yesterday, and we were talking about this topic. My decision was to stay with the girl of my dreams, or go after the job of my dreams. I chose the girl because jobs come and go, but finding that one real woman who will stand by you no matter what is hard to come by. Plus she gave me the two greatest kids a father could ever have. Was wondering about you? I will post the 7 most intriguing here on the blog in the next day if anyone answers.
Talk to you soon
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Banned From the SBN
Today is the greatest, day I ever known. Can’t wait for…oh wait a minute. This isn’t Don’t Forget the Lyrics. It’s Michael Says, so listen…
Uno-It’s on tonight! Hawks, Canucks round 3. I really want to see the Hawks do this but, I don’t know if they got it. My predictions for the first round…
Hawks over Canucks in 7
Sharks over Kings in 6
Coyotes over Wings in 6
Preds over Ducks in 5
Caps over Rangers in 5
Flyers over Sabres in 7
Bruins over Canadiens in 4
Penguins over Lightning in 6
Yes I have the Wings losing in an upset. They’re too banged up. The Sharks/Kings, Flyers/Sabres were very difficult to pick. I would love to see the Hawks advance, and my prediction may be wishful thinking, but I still think that the Hawks are in their head.
Due-Andrew Bynum, looks like you have some issues buddy.
Tre-Poor Josh Hamilton. Did you see that slide? Apparently Hamilton says he didn’t want to go because he thought “something bad was going to happen.” Well, me thinks he was talking about an out, not a 6-8 week injury.
Quattro-So yes, Jenn Sterger had her day on GMA where she said she was betrayed by the blogger. Betrayed, really? I think this article says you were telling someone in the press about it. Seriously Jenn, did you really think that a member of the press (electronic or traditional) would keep something like this quiet? You wanted this. Admit it. I’m not buying any of this shit you saying and I don’t think it anyone else is.
Cinque-Nice piece on ESPN on the Heat’s Joel Anthony. Someone who I have been enjoying watching play ball as of late.
Sei-To people who want to boo Juan Pierre on every play. Yes I was mad at him too, but get over it. This guy still can hit, and can field for the most part, but most important he has heart. He plays the game hard, and you have to love him for that. Stop giving the dude a hard time.
Sette-Is Mark Ingram from the University of Alabama the best the Phins can do? Quarterback sometime perhaps?
Pinsiero finale: So yesterday I posted a bonus article about bad beers. I attempted to post this article on the four SB Nation Blogs that I follow. I was banned for doing so. I guess the banned was removed today, but guys come on. That’s a shitty thing to do. I want to contribute in my own weird and special way, let me write damn it!!!!!
Anyways talk to you all soon.
M
Uno-It’s on tonight! Hawks, Canucks round 3. I really want to see the Hawks do this but, I don’t know if they got it. My predictions for the first round…
Hawks over Canucks in 7
Sharks over Kings in 6
Coyotes over Wings in 6
Preds over Ducks in 5
Caps over Rangers in 5
Flyers over Sabres in 7
Bruins over Canadiens in 4
Penguins over Lightning in 6
Yes I have the Wings losing in an upset. They’re too banged up. The Sharks/Kings, Flyers/Sabres were very difficult to pick. I would love to see the Hawks advance, and my prediction may be wishful thinking, but I still think that the Hawks are in their head.
Due-Andrew Bynum, looks like you have some issues buddy.
Tre-Poor Josh Hamilton. Did you see that slide? Apparently Hamilton says he didn’t want to go because he thought “something bad was going to happen.” Well, me thinks he was talking about an out, not a 6-8 week injury.
Quattro-So yes, Jenn Sterger had her day on GMA where she said she was betrayed by the blogger. Betrayed, really? I think this article says you were telling someone in the press about it. Seriously Jenn, did you really think that a member of the press (electronic or traditional) would keep something like this quiet? You wanted this. Admit it. I’m not buying any of this shit you saying and I don’t think it anyone else is.
Cinque-Nice piece on ESPN on the Heat’s Joel Anthony. Someone who I have been enjoying watching play ball as of late.
Sei-To people who want to boo Juan Pierre on every play. Yes I was mad at him too, but get over it. This guy still can hit, and can field for the most part, but most important he has heart. He plays the game hard, and you have to love him for that. Stop giving the dude a hard time.
Sette-Is Mark Ingram from the University of Alabama the best the Phins can do? Quarterback sometime perhaps?
Pinsiero finale: So yesterday I posted a bonus article about bad beers. I attempted to post this article on the four SB Nation Blogs that I follow. I was banned for doing so. I guess the banned was removed today, but guys come on. That’s a shitty thing to do. I want to contribute in my own weird and special way, let me write damn it!!!!!
Anyways talk to you all soon.
M
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Still Waiting for that Zima
So picking up where I left off about the whole Zima piece I wrote earlier today, I decided to give you a bonus piece talking about shitty beers. Furthermore, I posted my draft piece at another SBN Blog known as the Phinsider, which discusses all Miami Dolphins football and it is maintained by Matty I, who does a wonderful job.
Now you might ask, what does this have to do with your team? Well, take a look at this week, and I will tell you.
White Sox-You had to slam something when you saw Pierror blow a second 9th inning lead with his stellar defensive play.
Dolphins-There’s a lockout going on, and D’Angelo Williams wants to come to South Beach, but we can’t do anything with him, depressing, need to drink.
Heat-We just locked up the second seed. Gotta celebrate.
Hawks-Well, we would be a dysfunctional bunch here. First we celebrate that the Hawks kicked the snot out of the scumbags, so here’s to that. Then the scumbags beat us, so out of depression we drink again. Then the Wild takes care of the Stars and punches our ticket into the NHL playoffs, so here’s to that. I am sure lots of drinking will be taking place the next week or so. Especially if the SCH boys have anything to say about it. I mean you don’t go to the Bottom Lounge to drink coffee and eat eggs, right?
And this will give you a break to discuss something other than how great our teams are. (Yes the White Sox are great. Can’t let Pierre ruin the party, and he will fix it.)
So what are the 7 worst beers ever, let me tell you what I think (in no particular order) and you discuss yours, OK? So for the sure sign of a great time, here we go…
1-SAM ADAMS-I really want to like this because that Jim Koch guy is a hoot, but I can’t. The rich flavor is kind of nauseating. It borders cough syrup for me. However, it is made in Boston and the Celtics are in Boston. I can’t begin to tell you how much I hate the Celtics. Therefore, Boston beer doesn’t work for me.
2-OLD STYLE-First of all the beer tastes old, but has no style at all. It is without a doubt the nastiest of the bunch. It is so watery and Cub fans treasure this beer. It’s watered down like their team. Remember the commercials when you were younger on how they showed the waterfalls and all that shit for the Old Style commercials. It would have been less misleading to show a shot of a bathroom and someone taking a piss.
3-BUDWEISER-Sorry guys don’t like rice in the beer. Once again back to the Cubs. Harry Carry was a Cub fan and a Bud Man. So right there you know that if some traitor like him likes it, there’s a problem.
4-MILLER GENIUNE DRAFT-This beer inspired this post because I made a joke and the next thing you know everyone was knocking it on the Phinsider. If Dolphin fans hate this beer, it’s gotta suck.
5-MICHELOB ULTRA-Oh look mommy, a beer you can drink while working out. Don’t ask why I remember ads and commercials on alcohol, but this always had someone working out as their image. So what, you can go bench 300 and drink a beer in between reps? Sure, if you want a frickin’ heart attack. This beer didn’t even taste like beer. It tasted like stale apple juice with a touch of yeast. Yuck!
6-GUINESS-9 out of 10 men prefer Guiness? No shit Sherlock. Not something to be proud of.
7-RANGERJAE’S PERSONAL BATCH PART 1-The first time I made an attempt to brew beer, holy shit. I wanted to run over to the Meadowlands and personally give it to Rex Ryan because of how bad it tasted. I wanted to give him something worse than his words that he could eat. It was that thick, you could eat it. The second time was better, but not good. The third time, I got it, but need to use purified water next time. Then I think I might be able to brew my own.
So there you have it gang. My dreadful seven beers. What are yours? Do you like beer? If I interfered with anything I apologize but I thought some funny conversation would be cool.
Now you might ask, what does this have to do with your team? Well, take a look at this week, and I will tell you.
White Sox-You had to slam something when you saw Pierror blow a second 9th inning lead with his stellar defensive play.
Dolphins-There’s a lockout going on, and D’Angelo Williams wants to come to South Beach, but we can’t do anything with him, depressing, need to drink.
Heat-We just locked up the second seed. Gotta celebrate.
Hawks-Well, we would be a dysfunctional bunch here. First we celebrate that the Hawks kicked the snot out of the scumbags, so here’s to that. Then the scumbags beat us, so out of depression we drink again. Then the Wild takes care of the Stars and punches our ticket into the NHL playoffs, so here’s to that. I am sure lots of drinking will be taking place the next week or so. Especially if the SCH boys have anything to say about it. I mean you don’t go to the Bottom Lounge to drink coffee and eat eggs, right?
And this will give you a break to discuss something other than how great our teams are. (Yes the White Sox are great. Can’t let Pierre ruin the party, and he will fix it.)
So what are the 7 worst beers ever, let me tell you what I think (in no particular order) and you discuss yours, OK? So for the sure sign of a great time, here we go…
1-SAM ADAMS-I really want to like this because that Jim Koch guy is a hoot, but I can’t. The rich flavor is kind of nauseating. It borders cough syrup for me. However, it is made in Boston and the Celtics are in Boston. I can’t begin to tell you how much I hate the Celtics. Therefore, Boston beer doesn’t work for me.
2-OLD STYLE-First of all the beer tastes old, but has no style at all. It is without a doubt the nastiest of the bunch. It is so watery and Cub fans treasure this beer. It’s watered down like their team. Remember the commercials when you were younger on how they showed the waterfalls and all that shit for the Old Style commercials. It would have been less misleading to show a shot of a bathroom and someone taking a piss.
3-BUDWEISER-Sorry guys don’t like rice in the beer. Once again back to the Cubs. Harry Carry was a Cub fan and a Bud Man. So right there you know that if some traitor like him likes it, there’s a problem.
4-MILLER GENIUNE DRAFT-This beer inspired this post because I made a joke and the next thing you know everyone was knocking it on the Phinsider. If Dolphin fans hate this beer, it’s gotta suck.
5-MICHELOB ULTRA-Oh look mommy, a beer you can drink while working out. Don’t ask why I remember ads and commercials on alcohol, but this always had someone working out as their image. So what, you can go bench 300 and drink a beer in between reps? Sure, if you want a frickin’ heart attack. This beer didn’t even taste like beer. It tasted like stale apple juice with a touch of yeast. Yuck!
6-GUINESS-9 out of 10 men prefer Guiness? No shit Sherlock. Not something to be proud of.
7-RANGERJAE’S PERSONAL BATCH PART 1-The first time I made an attempt to brew beer, holy shit. I wanted to run over to the Meadowlands and personally give it to Rex Ryan because of how bad it tasted. I wanted to give him something worse than his words that he could eat. It was that thick, you could eat it. The second time was better, but not good. The third time, I got it, but need to use purified water next time. Then I think I might be able to brew my own.
So there you have it gang. My dreadful seven beers. What are yours? Do you like beer? If I interfered with anything I apologize but I thought some funny conversation would be cool.
Can I Get Some Pretzels and a Zima?
Heidi ho campers. Are you ready to ride the love train?
Uno-Patrick Kane is sporting his mullet again. We saw how that worked out last year. We don’t have a big dude to stick his ass in Luongo’s face, but I do believe we can beat the Canucks. I am hoping the will for revenge and stupidity plays out over smart hockey. We find out tomorrow night.
Due-The Heat have locked up the second seed. Celtics, suck it! By the way, I saved this for number 2. See what I did there.
Tre-Bill Parcels just had a short conversation with the Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero. In it, he says he sleeps well at night. I don’t know Bill. One playoff appearance, 25-23 record, and a bust out for a second rounder, I guess that makes you an asshole if you can sleep well at night. Armando points out that the team was 7-25 the two years prior. So Bill took them up to the next level. Bill promised more than just the next level. Hopefully Jeffery and Anthony can deliver on that promise.
Quattro-Matt Thornton is NOT a closer. I said this yesterday, and based on yesterday’s results of the game, I am right! He gives up the double, and the other hit which I will get to in a minute. The man is a setup guy, not a closer. Sorry Ozzie I know how you hate how us potato chip eating fans get in our lazy boys, but dude, please. Give someone else a shot in the role and let Matt focus on what he’s best at. Setting up the table so the closer can eat.
Cinque-That hit was another fucking error by Juan Pierre (or Pierror as people are referring to him today.) Juan, seriously, you gotta step up. I like you. You’re a scrappy kid, but man come on. You have to make those routine plays. WTF!!!!!!!! Buehrle was robbed yesterday. That game was his.
Sei-Maybe the problem is we should bring people on the team who played for the Cubs or the Twins since those two teams suck the most. I mean Juan Pierre committed the error that allowed the tying run, and Jesse Crain gave up the go ahead home run to Kurt Suzuki. Just saying. I may change my tune on that one in a day or two.
Sette-I don’t know about you but all this talk about the other Sox in America is kind of making me scratch my head. Sure they have a losing record and went 0-6, but they’re the Red Sox, they will turn it around. We still have a whole summer of baseball left. They are badasses. Don’t like to admit it but its true.
Pinsiero finale-Check out Aaron Rodger’s twitter in a reply to someone:
AaronRodgers12 Aaron Rodgers
Zima??? They still sell that stuff? RT @markjgrass @AaronRodgers12 Take a cooler of Zima...at the very least you'll catch a buzz.
Now I will admit, when Zima came out, I drank it A LOT. If you want to call me names for that I say fuck you, it was good shit. Until they started making all the different flavors, then they lost me. Oh yeah, and the one time I drank like 13 of them and threw up. I kind of lost the Zima feeling after that. I did a search to see if they did in fact “sell that stuff” so maybe I could have one for old times sake. Unfortunately, they don’t as you can read here. But I’m sure we all remember the black and blue sticker on the kick ass looking bottle. Good times.
Anyway, have a zowie day!
M
Uno-Patrick Kane is sporting his mullet again. We saw how that worked out last year. We don’t have a big dude to stick his ass in Luongo’s face, but I do believe we can beat the Canucks. I am hoping the will for revenge and stupidity plays out over smart hockey. We find out tomorrow night.
Due-The Heat have locked up the second seed. Celtics, suck it! By the way, I saved this for number 2. See what I did there.
Tre-Bill Parcels just had a short conversation with the Miami Herald’s Armando Salguero. In it, he says he sleeps well at night. I don’t know Bill. One playoff appearance, 25-23 record, and a bust out for a second rounder, I guess that makes you an asshole if you can sleep well at night. Armando points out that the team was 7-25 the two years prior. So Bill took them up to the next level. Bill promised more than just the next level. Hopefully Jeffery and Anthony can deliver on that promise.
Quattro-Matt Thornton is NOT a closer. I said this yesterday, and based on yesterday’s results of the game, I am right! He gives up the double, and the other hit which I will get to in a minute. The man is a setup guy, not a closer. Sorry Ozzie I know how you hate how us potato chip eating fans get in our lazy boys, but dude, please. Give someone else a shot in the role and let Matt focus on what he’s best at. Setting up the table so the closer can eat.
Cinque-That hit was another fucking error by Juan Pierre (or Pierror as people are referring to him today.) Juan, seriously, you gotta step up. I like you. You’re a scrappy kid, but man come on. You have to make those routine plays. WTF!!!!!!!! Buehrle was robbed yesterday. That game was his.
Sei-Maybe the problem is we should bring people on the team who played for the Cubs or the Twins since those two teams suck the most. I mean Juan Pierre committed the error that allowed the tying run, and Jesse Crain gave up the go ahead home run to Kurt Suzuki. Just saying. I may change my tune on that one in a day or two.
Sette-I don’t know about you but all this talk about the other Sox in America is kind of making me scratch my head. Sure they have a losing record and went 0-6, but they’re the Red Sox, they will turn it around. We still have a whole summer of baseball left. They are badasses. Don’t like to admit it but its true.
Pinsiero finale-Check out Aaron Rodger’s twitter in a reply to someone:
AaronRodgers12 Aaron Rodgers
Zima??? They still sell that stuff? RT @markjgrass @AaronRodgers12 Take a cooler of Zima...at the very least you'll catch a buzz.
Now I will admit, when Zima came out, I drank it A LOT. If you want to call me names for that I say fuck you, it was good shit. Until they started making all the different flavors, then they lost me. Oh yeah, and the one time I drank like 13 of them and threw up. I kind of lost the Zima feeling after that. I did a search to see if they did in fact “sell that stuff” so maybe I could have one for old times sake. Unfortunately, they don’t as you can read here. But I’m sure we all remember the black and blue sticker on the kick ass looking bottle. Good times.
Anyway, have a zowie day!
M
Monday, April 11, 2011
Can We Get Chelsea A Dagger?
Hi everyone. Sorry a little late, but better late than never.
1-Chicago Blackhawks you sexy ass bitches. You’re going to the playoffs. You kicked the scums ass on Friday, but couldn’t follow up on Sunday. However, it was the shitty state of Minnesota that saved us from missing the party. And now, he we are. Getting ready to play our nemesis in the playoffs. Vancouver, Kesler the shitbird, those snobby twins, and of course the goalie who really did cry, Roberto Luongo. I truly believe in my heart we can come up with the upset here. Unfortunately Buff isn’t there to give Lou a hard time, but maybe we can come up with some big goals. Maybe Bolland will return. Maybe Sharpie, Hossa, and Toews can make magic happen. The Hawks had the hockey Gods smile upon them, and now it is time to make sure they were right for smiling.
2-It’s about frickin time for the Heat to step up to the plate and show the NBA that they belong in the conversation for the Eastern Conference Finals. Yeah we know the Bulls really tapped that ass, but the Heat completely destroyed them. In fact, Paul Pierce is lucky that D-Wade didn’t jack him. I am so sick of that fool. What did you say on Twitter this week clown? “It was my pleasure to get my ass kicked in south beach and IO thank God D-Wade didn’t smack me like the bitch I am.” Well, see you chumps in the playoffs.
3-Jenn Sterger, please. We know, you didn’t want to tell the world you saw Brett Favre’s cock on your phone. We know, you didn’t mean for all this to blow up. We know, your interview with George Stephanopoulos is this week, and all you want to do is go back to work. You can. Make a resume and submit it like the rest of us do. Someone had to leak out this Favre info about you. I don’t see you talking about it. You want everyone to feel sorry for you for what? Because you turned down a date with Brett Favre. You get no sympathy from me. Go get yourself a job. You’re the same girl wearing low cut shirts, and having your twins sticking out during FSU games. You wanted attention, you got it, and now you’re mad. Grow the fuck up little girl.
4-I read the story about Bryan Stow, a 42 year old paramedic who was a Giants fan attending a Dodgers game and was beaten into a coma in the parking lot by Dodger fans. I say to the misinformed Cub fans out there, I like the rivalry we have. We talk a lot of shit to each other. A lot of friendly jabbing. However in the end we are all human beings. I like many of you. Don’t ever let things get this far between us. I am talking to you Sox fans as well. We have the most respected cross town rivalry in sports, let’s keep it that way. Oh and your Cubs suck ass too.
5-Now let us rejoice the White Sox. Yes they blew the game on Friday. But got to love how they bounced back. Phil Humber puts on a magnificent performance for his starting debut on Saturday, Gavin Floyd fanned 8 on Sunday and allowed 4 hits on 1 unearned run on 8 innings. The White Sox are doing what they’re supposed to do. Beat up on bad and struggling teams. The Rays are a good team, but just struggling a little right now. Keep an eye on them.
6-Adam Dunn should be back in the lineup this week, but look at the averages of the some of the other players on this team:
Yes, that piece of crap Teahen is doing well for his new limited role. And the kid is keeping up. This offense looks like it is doing some great things. Just imagine what happens when Dunn returns.
7-Yes we have bullpen issues, but Chris Sale has a short memory. After giving up the winning run on Wednesday nights marathon against the Royals, he came in and shut them down the next day. After giving up a home run on Saturday, he took down the next two batters. This kid should be the closer, not Thornton. Don’t get me wrong, I love Matty, but he is the ultimate set up guy, and that is his role, it shouldn’t be messed with. Then again, Ozzie might be onto something here:
Pinsiero finale: Manny Ramirez retiring from baseball after being caught with drugs again is just another example of Manny being Manny. Manny was a goofball, but he was a great hitter. It is tragic in a sense this happened, but I guess it was just Manny being Manny again.
Times up. Have a wonderful day.
M
1-Chicago Blackhawks you sexy ass bitches. You’re going to the playoffs. You kicked the scums ass on Friday, but couldn’t follow up on Sunday. However, it was the shitty state of Minnesota that saved us from missing the party. And now, he we are. Getting ready to play our nemesis in the playoffs. Vancouver, Kesler the shitbird, those snobby twins, and of course the goalie who really did cry, Roberto Luongo. I truly believe in my heart we can come up with the upset here. Unfortunately Buff isn’t there to give Lou a hard time, but maybe we can come up with some big goals. Maybe Bolland will return. Maybe Sharpie, Hossa, and Toews can make magic happen. The Hawks had the hockey Gods smile upon them, and now it is time to make sure they were right for smiling.
2-It’s about frickin time for the Heat to step up to the plate and show the NBA that they belong in the conversation for the Eastern Conference Finals. Yeah we know the Bulls really tapped that ass, but the Heat completely destroyed them. In fact, Paul Pierce is lucky that D-Wade didn’t jack him. I am so sick of that fool. What did you say on Twitter this week clown? “It was my pleasure to get my ass kicked in south beach and IO thank God D-Wade didn’t smack me like the bitch I am.” Well, see you chumps in the playoffs.
3-Jenn Sterger, please. We know, you didn’t want to tell the world you saw Brett Favre’s cock on your phone. We know, you didn’t mean for all this to blow up. We know, your interview with George Stephanopoulos is this week, and all you want to do is go back to work. You can. Make a resume and submit it like the rest of us do. Someone had to leak out this Favre info about you. I don’t see you talking about it. You want everyone to feel sorry for you for what? Because you turned down a date with Brett Favre. You get no sympathy from me. Go get yourself a job. You’re the same girl wearing low cut shirts, and having your twins sticking out during FSU games. You wanted attention, you got it, and now you’re mad. Grow the fuck up little girl.
4-I read the story about Bryan Stow, a 42 year old paramedic who was a Giants fan attending a Dodgers game and was beaten into a coma in the parking lot by Dodger fans. I say to the misinformed Cub fans out there, I like the rivalry we have. We talk a lot of shit to each other. A lot of friendly jabbing. However in the end we are all human beings. I like many of you. Don’t ever let things get this far between us. I am talking to you Sox fans as well. We have the most respected cross town rivalry in sports, let’s keep it that way. Oh and your Cubs suck ass too.
5-Now let us rejoice the White Sox. Yes they blew the game on Friday. But got to love how they bounced back. Phil Humber puts on a magnificent performance for his starting debut on Saturday, Gavin Floyd fanned 8 on Sunday and allowed 4 hits on 1 unearned run on 8 innings. The White Sox are doing what they’re supposed to do. Beat up on bad and struggling teams. The Rays are a good team, but just struggling a little right now. Keep an eye on them.
6-Adam Dunn should be back in the lineup this week, but look at the averages of the some of the other players on this team:
Gordon Beckham 2 HR 6 RBI .333 AVG
Paul Konerko 3 HR 11 RBI .400 AVG
Carlos Quentin 2 HR 10 RBI .353 AVG
Brett Morel 0 HR 6 RBI .294 AVG
Mark Teahen 1 HR 2 RBI .429 AVG
Yes, that piece of crap Teahen is doing well for his new limited role. And the kid is keeping up. This offense looks like it is doing some great things. Just imagine what happens when Dunn returns.
7-Yes we have bullpen issues, but Chris Sale has a short memory. After giving up the winning run on Wednesday nights marathon against the Royals, he came in and shut them down the next day. After giving up a home run on Saturday, he took down the next two batters. This kid should be the closer, not Thornton. Don’t get me wrong, I love Matty, but he is the ultimate set up guy, and that is his role, it shouldn’t be messed with. Then again, Ozzie might be onto something here:
"I've got three or four guys who can close," Guillen said. "I got [Jesse] Crain, [Chris] Sale, [Sergio] Santos and Thornton that can close the end of the game. Don't be surprised if you see one of those guys. We'll do that because someone needs the rest or we like the matchup better. There's a lot of things going through our minds about who's going to be pitching the ninth."Although there was lots to hate about the DH carousel from last year, you have to like this. You have some effective guys with closer material. If you running a merry go round of thoroughbreds rather than jackasses, I am OK with the idea.
Pinsiero finale: Manny Ramirez retiring from baseball after being caught with drugs again is just another example of Manny being Manny. Manny was a goofball, but he was a great hitter. It is tragic in a sense this happened, but I guess it was just Manny being Manny again.
Times up. Have a wonderful day.
M
Friday, April 8, 2011
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
If you listened to the MJP on WKRS, you will know I did this segment. I will now finish the week of with it. So here we go. We might start doing this one daily too.
THE GOOD
Some people do things that make you shake your head, but this young boy from Pittsburg takes the cake as he bought a Superbowl ring from a restaraunt just to make sure one of the '85 Chicago Bears got it back.
THE BAD
Whatever you do, if you're a police officer, be careful when pulling over athletes. If you remember Miguel Cabrera a few weeks ago, well now this well known NBA star wants to make sure the police know who he is and how many cars he has.
THE UGLY
Well apparently, the government looks at though it will go through with the shutdown and many people who want to visit Washington are going to get fucked because the tourist attractions are going to shut down as well. Government and football players? Can't we all just get along.
That is all I have for today
THE GOOD
Some people do things that make you shake your head, but this young boy from Pittsburg takes the cake as he bought a Superbowl ring from a restaraunt just to make sure one of the '85 Chicago Bears got it back.
THE BAD
Whatever you do, if you're a police officer, be careful when pulling over athletes. If you remember Miguel Cabrera a few weeks ago, well now this well known NBA star wants to make sure the police know who he is and how many cars he has.
THE UGLY
Well apparently, the government looks at though it will go through with the shutdown and many people who want to visit Washington are going to get fucked because the tourist attractions are going to shut down as well. Government and football players? Can't we all just get along.
That is all I have for today
Does Anyone Know How to Play Racquetball?
This is a big weekend for sports. Well not all sports for some sports. Yes the Masters, but I don’t watch golf unless I’m getting ready for bed. Let’s kick it ese…
Uno-Edwin Jackson YOU are ridiculous. 13 strikeouts yesterday against the Rays. And it’s nice to see a White Sox offense show up in April. Don’t stop now boys!
Due-Hats off to the Bulls for defeating the Celtics yesterday. I hope the Heat were watching and taking notes as on Sunday, they need to come through in a big way if they want the second seed. But I love the fact the Celtics look like stoners. Hopefully they continue their stoner ways in the playoffs.
Tre-Can we talk more about that White Sox game on Wednesday? I mean I was shit, they are losing 5-0. This looks like a fucking long ass season. I mean I was still in a pissy mood due to the loss the night before. Then I pull up to Walmart when its 5-2 and Soria is coming in so I’m like shit, Soria is coming in. I go in to get a new garbage can and come out, and Thornton is on the mound pitching and I’m like , shit they came back. Then we get to the 12th and they score three runs and I’m like, shit they might win the game, and then the White Sox won and I’m like holy shit they won the game.
Quattro-OK OK OK, Marty Turco made a bet with a fan. Now I don’t know about you but that’s frickin’ funny. Who does that? It was a friendly $5 bet. And then he had the wad of $5 bills. What’s up with this guy? Does he go to the concession stand between periods or something? What is a goalie doing with a wad of $5 bills in his possession during a game? I really hope everyone can look back at this and laugh, because its frickin funny.
Sei-I am still steaming over that loss on Wednesday with the Heat and the Bucks. The Heat need to step it up. Sunday its time to extract a little revenge on the Celtics. Not going to win games playing like that.
Sette-Memo to Chicago Blackhawks. It’s time to wipe the scum off the planet. You need to win these next two games like you have never needed to win two games in your life. Beat the Red Wings. Make them pay and get into the playoffs and find a way to make Vancouver cry again.
Pinsiero finale: I am really getting into the grind for working out but need to do one day of racquetball a week to feel complete. If you or you know anyone who likes to play, please get in touch with me.
Thanks and talk you all soon. Have a great weekend.
Uno-Edwin Jackson YOU are ridiculous. 13 strikeouts yesterday against the Rays. And it’s nice to see a White Sox offense show up in April. Don’t stop now boys!
Due-Hats off to the Bulls for defeating the Celtics yesterday. I hope the Heat were watching and taking notes as on Sunday, they need to come through in a big way if they want the second seed. But I love the fact the Celtics look like stoners. Hopefully they continue their stoner ways in the playoffs.
Tre-Can we talk more about that White Sox game on Wednesday? I mean I was shit, they are losing 5-0. This looks like a fucking long ass season. I mean I was still in a pissy mood due to the loss the night before. Then I pull up to Walmart when its 5-2 and Soria is coming in so I’m like shit, Soria is coming in. I go in to get a new garbage can and come out, and Thornton is on the mound pitching and I’m like , shit they came back. Then we get to the 12th and they score three runs and I’m like, shit they might win the game, and then the White Sox won and I’m like holy shit they won the game.
Quattro-OK OK OK, Marty Turco made a bet with a fan. Now I don’t know about you but that’s frickin’ funny. Who does that? It was a friendly $5 bet. And then he had the wad of $5 bills. What’s up with this guy? Does he go to the concession stand between periods or something? What is a goalie doing with a wad of $5 bills in his possession during a game? I really hope everyone can look back at this and laugh, because its frickin funny.
Sei-I am still steaming over that loss on Wednesday with the Heat and the Bucks. The Heat need to step it up. Sunday its time to extract a little revenge on the Celtics. Not going to win games playing like that.
Sette-Memo to Chicago Blackhawks. It’s time to wipe the scum off the planet. You need to win these next two games like you have never needed to win two games in your life. Beat the Red Wings. Make them pay and get into the playoffs and find a way to make Vancouver cry again.
Pinsiero finale: I am really getting into the grind for working out but need to do one day of racquetball a week to feel complete. If you or you know anyone who likes to play, please get in touch with me.
Thanks and talk you all soon. Have a great weekend.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Let's Get Rid of the NFL Draft
Look I gave you two today. This one I did for the Phinsider
You know what, lets face it. The only draft any of us really care about is MGD. We can sit here until we’re blue in the face talking about who is going to fall to us in round 15, are we going to trade down, yadda yadda yadda. Well how about lets have no more draft. Forget it. Eliminate it. In fact, I propose Jeff Ireland in his first season of flying solo as GM is tell Roger Goddell that the Dolphins should withdraw their draft picks and hold tryouts in Davie for anyone who wants to join the team.
Now hear me out, I know you all think I’m just straight up whack but think about the positives to come out of this. I will list them. In fact I will list seven because I always come up with seven thoughts on all my writings for the most part.
Uno-I don’t know about you, but every time I see Mel Kiper Jr. go off about someone in the draft, I wonder if I’m in a time machine back to the 80’s or if I have been teleported to an old race track and Kiper is the guy taking my bet. Seriously, this guy is a total throwback and his ego is obviously huge if he feels he is the authority on the draft. The guy who is the authority of the draft is Roger Goddell because he’s the one on the podium, not the guy on the balcony shooting at Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop. Watch the movie again and look. You’ll see Mel up there.
Due-Do we really want college athletes who have hookers for mothers and extortionists for fathers? I mean these kids coming in are obvious meal tickets for their parents and their parents look at this event like it’s the blue light special of their pathetic little lives. When those guys take the stage at Radio City, they are asking the commissioner to rescue them. It’s like you have 32 Bobby Bouchers up there.
Tre-I don’t know about you, but I feel that there are too many Jets fans at these events. And quite frankly if there is one thing worse that a Jets player, it’s a Jets fan. Especially when they howl like wolves because someone on their crappy franchise makes the wrong pick. I mean I love spending a Sunday afternoon looking at some idiot in a Namath jersey yelling at a stage, I don’t know about you.
Quattro-There is a very good chance that these kids came to the draft in Hummers, Lamborghinis, Escalades, and other luxury cars. Quite frankly, they piss me off driving their kick the environment’s balls cars to this “super” event. Why don’t you ride a bicycle? From what I hear on this site, Chad Henne makes for an excellent bicycle, and good for him since he makes for a shitty QB.
Cinque-I still believe the Dolphins have no business being in any draft because how anyone can let a dumb witted coach not only draft an unproven wide receiver as their first rounder, but their family on top of it? I mean we all talk about Parcells and White, but this was just ridiculous.
Sei-There is a work stoppage in the NFL right now. Why aren’t we worried about that? If you are going to have a draft, it will require employees to help run it, but doesn’t that go against the lockout? I think the NFL is contradicting themselves and someone needs to write a letter to Oprah about that to see if she can help.
Sette-And most importantly, I think with no draft, there might not be consistent fan shots being disguised as fan posts about why we shouldn’t draft Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert or any of these other poor excuses for human beings who care only about becoming superstars instead of finishing their education. People go to college to learn something so they can make a career for themselves. Not being some football player.
Pinsiero finale: If anyone reads this and gets mad or takes it seriously, you need to take some prozac. I hope the Dolphins draft a decent QB. I want to see Rickie or Ronnie come back or both. I want the Dolphins to win the superbowl and hope that Cameron Wake finds a way to take one QB out of the game this year as soon as these people with much more money than us find a way how to get a profitable business like the NFL back on track.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day.
Oh and follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno.
You know what, lets face it. The only draft any of us really care about is MGD. We can sit here until we’re blue in the face talking about who is going to fall to us in round 15, are we going to trade down, yadda yadda yadda. Well how about lets have no more draft. Forget it. Eliminate it. In fact, I propose Jeff Ireland in his first season of flying solo as GM is tell Roger Goddell that the Dolphins should withdraw their draft picks and hold tryouts in Davie for anyone who wants to join the team.
Now hear me out, I know you all think I’m just straight up whack but think about the positives to come out of this. I will list them. In fact I will list seven because I always come up with seven thoughts on all my writings for the most part.
Uno-I don’t know about you, but every time I see Mel Kiper Jr. go off about someone in the draft, I wonder if I’m in a time machine back to the 80’s or if I have been teleported to an old race track and Kiper is the guy taking my bet. Seriously, this guy is a total throwback and his ego is obviously huge if he feels he is the authority on the draft. The guy who is the authority of the draft is Roger Goddell because he’s the one on the podium, not the guy on the balcony shooting at Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop. Watch the movie again and look. You’ll see Mel up there.
Due-Do we really want college athletes who have hookers for mothers and extortionists for fathers? I mean these kids coming in are obvious meal tickets for their parents and their parents look at this event like it’s the blue light special of their pathetic little lives. When those guys take the stage at Radio City, they are asking the commissioner to rescue them. It’s like you have 32 Bobby Bouchers up there.
Tre-I don’t know about you, but I feel that there are too many Jets fans at these events. And quite frankly if there is one thing worse that a Jets player, it’s a Jets fan. Especially when they howl like wolves because someone on their crappy franchise makes the wrong pick. I mean I love spending a Sunday afternoon looking at some idiot in a Namath jersey yelling at a stage, I don’t know about you.
Quattro-There is a very good chance that these kids came to the draft in Hummers, Lamborghinis, Escalades, and other luxury cars. Quite frankly, they piss me off driving their kick the environment’s balls cars to this “super” event. Why don’t you ride a bicycle? From what I hear on this site, Chad Henne makes for an excellent bicycle, and good for him since he makes for a shitty QB.
Cinque-I still believe the Dolphins have no business being in any draft because how anyone can let a dumb witted coach not only draft an unproven wide receiver as their first rounder, but their family on top of it? I mean we all talk about Parcells and White, but this was just ridiculous.
Sei-There is a work stoppage in the NFL right now. Why aren’t we worried about that? If you are going to have a draft, it will require employees to help run it, but doesn’t that go against the lockout? I think the NFL is contradicting themselves and someone needs to write a letter to Oprah about that to see if she can help.
Sette-And most importantly, I think with no draft, there might not be consistent fan shots being disguised as fan posts about why we shouldn’t draft Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert or any of these other poor excuses for human beings who care only about becoming superstars instead of finishing their education. People go to college to learn something so they can make a career for themselves. Not being some football player.
Pinsiero finale: If anyone reads this and gets mad or takes it seriously, you need to take some prozac. I hope the Dolphins draft a decent QB. I want to see Rickie or Ronnie come back or both. I want the Dolphins to win the superbowl and hope that Cameron Wake finds a way to take one QB out of the game this year as soon as these people with much more money than us find a way how to get a profitable business like the NFL back on track.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day.
Oh and follow me on twitter @michaelcaserno.
I Like the White Sox: Happiness
So since the White Sox are done with their road trip and their home opener is today, I decided to do my magnificent seven (or crappy however you would like to put it) about the pale hose today to recap the last few days.
Uno-I don’t know about you but 24 innings let alone two days may be too much fun for anyone to have in Kansas City. WTF do they have down there anyway? Nothing that’s what. Maybe some watering hole that George Brett frequents showing all his Tops sticker books he used to pimp out back in the days when he was chasing pitchers from the dugouts. I hear Kaufman is nice. I always liked the waterfalls, but the Royals are pains in the ass. I am very happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Due-Donkey wants in really badly. I don’t know about you but I feel like this is the Jake Peavy DH now. Dude relax!!!! Yes we are excited that you are on the team. We love the fact you want to go out there and kick ass. But we don’t need you getting some freaky injury like Jakey did, so get yourself a lude and relax dude. Like Adam Dunn was, I am very happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Tre-Is it just me, or has Q become a force to be reckoned with again? Holy shit man. He is putting up 2008 numbers. Sure it’s early, but 11 hits out of 22 plate appearances. Only striking out once. 10 RBIS, 5 of those hits doubles. Q is going out giving pictures reasons to want to hit him again. Q was a big reason why I can be happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Quattro-Does streets and sanitation make a stop by 35th and Shields today? If so, please bring your happy asses in the park, go directly into the clubhouse, find the locker that says 23, clean it out, put every thing in a Glad bag, find the guy who owns it, carry him out kicking and screaming and proceed to throw him and the bag into your big blue truck. It was mentioned that this “man” was garbage, and I agree and say he should be treated as such. But hey man, fuck him, I really was happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Cinque-The bullpen has me a little nervous. But wasn’t it cool to see Chris Sale make up for the little things that happened on Tuesday night? Sure Matty gave up a run, but he shut the door on the threat. I just think that the same truck that gets little Marky Teahen, should come back for Ohman as well. He wasn’t terrible yesterday. One walk and hit and no earned runs. However the recipe for disaster is already there. He is like that piece on the buffet table that completely sucks, and even though one day you went in there and it looked better and you felt like trying it, you know its shitty food and you should avoid it at all costs. What kind of food is that? Discuss amongst yourselves, while I will continue feeling happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Sei-So the Sox go 3-2 for their first road trip. I was very disappointed how the first game vs. the Royals went, and loved how the pen let the game Sunday completely get away from them. And look our old friend OC hit a home run off of Danks. Yeah, I’m sure that clown will be writing SSS like he does every once in a while, and please everyone tell the so-called general his team will not be making the playoffs this year. But despite all that, you have to be happy about how things went. We’re 3-2 against the division, and we beat two teams that gave us fits last year. I don’t know about you, but I’m happy with that, but not as happy as I am about the result of the game yesterday.
Sette-And finally you have to love a team who is down 5-0 for virtually most of the game, but claws and scratches to get back into it, especially against a guy like Soria who is lights out. In fact I turned off the game, went in the store to get a garbage can (no not for Teahen), and came out and was thrilled the game was still on. It was the bottom of the 9th after the tying run scored. This ladies and gentlemen is the White Sox team we love. The ones who don’t give up. The ones with great pitching. The ones who got people like Q kicking ass. Nice to see Rios comes to the party in KC. Yeah, I know he must have fallen asleep in Cleveland. Lord knows I don’t like to stay awake in that city either. Gordon Beckham has been super so far, and you have to love this Morel kid. After all, it was hit that put us in the lead for that game I was happy about the result yesterday.
Pinsiero finale: The Sox are coming home to a 3-2 start. Not too shabby. I can’t believe the Rays are who they are this year. I feel like they have reverted to the old Devil Rays you know when Boggs, Conseco; all those guys would go to Tampa to call it quits. With Manny and Damon on the team it brings that feeling to mind, but can’t ever underestimate any opponent. Just go out there and beat their ass. Happy thoughts to all of you as business is about to pick up. GO WHITE SOX!!!!
Uno-I don’t know about you but 24 innings let alone two days may be too much fun for anyone to have in Kansas City. WTF do they have down there anyway? Nothing that’s what. Maybe some watering hole that George Brett frequents showing all his Tops sticker books he used to pimp out back in the days when he was chasing pitchers from the dugouts. I hear Kaufman is nice. I always liked the waterfalls, but the Royals are pains in the ass. I am very happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Due-Donkey wants in really badly. I don’t know about you but I feel like this is the Jake Peavy DH now. Dude relax!!!! Yes we are excited that you are on the team. We love the fact you want to go out there and kick ass. But we don’t need you getting some freaky injury like Jakey did, so get yourself a lude and relax dude. Like Adam Dunn was, I am very happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Tre-Is it just me, or has Q become a force to be reckoned with again? Holy shit man. He is putting up 2008 numbers. Sure it’s early, but 11 hits out of 22 plate appearances. Only striking out once. 10 RBIS, 5 of those hits doubles. Q is going out giving pictures reasons to want to hit him again. Q was a big reason why I can be happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Quattro-Does streets and sanitation make a stop by 35th and Shields today? If so, please bring your happy asses in the park, go directly into the clubhouse, find the locker that says 23, clean it out, put every thing in a Glad bag, find the guy who owns it, carry him out kicking and screaming and proceed to throw him and the bag into your big blue truck. It was mentioned that this “man” was garbage, and I agree and say he should be treated as such. But hey man, fuck him, I really was happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Cinque-The bullpen has me a little nervous. But wasn’t it cool to see Chris Sale make up for the little things that happened on Tuesday night? Sure Matty gave up a run, but he shut the door on the threat. I just think that the same truck that gets little Marky Teahen, should come back for Ohman as well. He wasn’t terrible yesterday. One walk and hit and no earned runs. However the recipe for disaster is already there. He is like that piece on the buffet table that completely sucks, and even though one day you went in there and it looked better and you felt like trying it, you know its shitty food and you should avoid it at all costs. What kind of food is that? Discuss amongst yourselves, while I will continue feeling happy about the result of the game yesterday.
Sei-So the Sox go 3-2 for their first road trip. I was very disappointed how the first game vs. the Royals went, and loved how the pen let the game Sunday completely get away from them. And look our old friend OC hit a home run off of Danks. Yeah, I’m sure that clown will be writing SSS like he does every once in a while, and please everyone tell the so-called general his team will not be making the playoffs this year. But despite all that, you have to be happy about how things went. We’re 3-2 against the division, and we beat two teams that gave us fits last year. I don’t know about you, but I’m happy with that, but not as happy as I am about the result of the game yesterday.
Sette-And finally you have to love a team who is down 5-0 for virtually most of the game, but claws and scratches to get back into it, especially against a guy like Soria who is lights out. In fact I turned off the game, went in the store to get a garbage can (no not for Teahen), and came out and was thrilled the game was still on. It was the bottom of the 9th after the tying run scored. This ladies and gentlemen is the White Sox team we love. The ones who don’t give up. The ones with great pitching. The ones who got people like Q kicking ass. Nice to see Rios comes to the party in KC. Yeah, I know he must have fallen asleep in Cleveland. Lord knows I don’t like to stay awake in that city either. Gordon Beckham has been super so far, and you have to love this Morel kid. After all, it was hit that put us in the lead for that game I was happy about the result yesterday.
Pinsiero finale: The Sox are coming home to a 3-2 start. Not too shabby. I can’t believe the Rays are who they are this year. I feel like they have reverted to the old Devil Rays you know when Boggs, Conseco; all those guys would go to Tampa to call it quits. With Manny and Damon on the team it brings that feeling to mind, but can’t ever underestimate any opponent. Just go out there and beat their ass. Happy thoughts to all of you as business is about to pick up. GO WHITE SOX!!!!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Sox Need a Bullpen and a Doctor
I’m pretty depressed today. So don’t pay attention to my anger issues too much here.
Uno-To Tony Pena and Will Ohman. Can the two of you just leave? That way Ozzie won’t use you. Find a nice little spot on the Dan Ryan next week and do your warm ups there. That way, maybe our team will have a chance to win a game.
Due-Things aren’t looking easier for the Sox as Adam Dunn has an appendectomy. He should be out for a week or so. What’s going on here in baseball? Didn’t Matt Holiday get that last week as well? Is this some new sickness in baseball that is related to, dare I say steroids? Relax I’m joking. Don’t want you to get your head swelled up.
Tre-So the NFL apparently isn’t the only organization with a work stoppage? Apparently another one with a little more power and influence might shut down this coming Friday. That would be the US Government. Due to budget cuts, spending bills and who might get affected by them, the government might be closing for business. This means the municipal divisions and firefighters will be there to serve the public, and you will get mail. You need to file your taxes by 4/15 but the “refund division” will not be open. Anyway you guys can get money without giving it back works for you clowns. This is why I call for less government or borderline anarchy. These people are buffoons.
Quattro-Kirstie Alley apparently was dumped on the floor by her dance partner on dancing with the starts so I guess you will be looking for the cheap fat joke here? Not so, I am wondering why Mr. Dance expert couldn’t execute the move correctly, and Alley has no shame. She is probably still laughing at the incident. Either way, while I was reading this story, I read about her interaction with George Lopez being called a pig and now she wants his kidney. I think the two should just get a room and get it on, and bring back the George Lopez show. Imagine the two of them jumping on that trampoline together.
Cinque-Katie Couric has quit trying to do the news, and has become part of the news with that announcement. See I knew Diane Sawyer had you smoked woman!!!
Sei-Blackhawks, Blackhawks, Blackhawks. Why or why can’t you get your shit together? The Canadiens were in a slump and you couldn’t find a way to finish the job could you. I am beginning to believe it won’t matter if Sharpie or even Bolland come back. This team is screwed!
Sette-Oprah has announced her last show is 5/25. Thanks for the birthday present Oprah. I mean mine is the 20th but better late than never.
Pinsiero finale: I have heard many people mocking Tiger Woods and making comments that he is done. This man is one the greatest golfers of all time. Sure may not be the best husband or human being of all time, but when you poke giants, they awaken, and stomp everyone in their path. Take caution PGA, take caution.
See you all tomorrow,
M
Uno-To Tony Pena and Will Ohman. Can the two of you just leave? That way Ozzie won’t use you. Find a nice little spot on the Dan Ryan next week and do your warm ups there. That way, maybe our team will have a chance to win a game.
Due-Things aren’t looking easier for the Sox as Adam Dunn has an appendectomy. He should be out for a week or so. What’s going on here in baseball? Didn’t Matt Holiday get that last week as well? Is this some new sickness in baseball that is related to, dare I say steroids? Relax I’m joking. Don’t want you to get your head swelled up.
Tre-So the NFL apparently isn’t the only organization with a work stoppage? Apparently another one with a little more power and influence might shut down this coming Friday. That would be the US Government. Due to budget cuts, spending bills and who might get affected by them, the government might be closing for business. This means the municipal divisions and firefighters will be there to serve the public, and you will get mail. You need to file your taxes by 4/15 but the “refund division” will not be open. Anyway you guys can get money without giving it back works for you clowns. This is why I call for less government or borderline anarchy. These people are buffoons.
Quattro-Kirstie Alley apparently was dumped on the floor by her dance partner on dancing with the starts so I guess you will be looking for the cheap fat joke here? Not so, I am wondering why Mr. Dance expert couldn’t execute the move correctly, and Alley has no shame. She is probably still laughing at the incident. Either way, while I was reading this story, I read about her interaction with George Lopez being called a pig and now she wants his kidney. I think the two should just get a room and get it on, and bring back the George Lopez show. Imagine the two of them jumping on that trampoline together.
Cinque-Katie Couric has quit trying to do the news, and has become part of the news with that announcement. See I knew Diane Sawyer had you smoked woman!!!
Sei-Blackhawks, Blackhawks, Blackhawks. Why or why can’t you get your shit together? The Canadiens were in a slump and you couldn’t find a way to finish the job could you. I am beginning to believe it won’t matter if Sharpie or even Bolland come back. This team is screwed!
Sette-Oprah has announced her last show is 5/25. Thanks for the birthday present Oprah. I mean mine is the 20th but better late than never.
Pinsiero finale: I have heard many people mocking Tiger Woods and making comments that he is done. This man is one the greatest golfers of all time. Sure may not be the best husband or human being of all time, but when you poke giants, they awaken, and stomp everyone in their path. Take caution PGA, take caution.
See you all tomorrow,
M
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
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Sorry I was gone yesterday. Had to take care of my little one, and had something to do for work. So let’s get to it for today.
Uno-White Sox destroyed Cleveland this weekend. Well except for Sunday, but hey we can get that one back. I would like to see them do the same to the Royals for the next two days. One of the biggest problems with them last year was their division record of 32-40. Considering that two of the teams in that division were punching bags, that number should have been higher. They have to beat up on the Indians and Royals this year, and own the Tigers like they used to. All they have to do is find a way to kick the Twins in the balls every chance they get. They must dominate the division this year. Kill the division, conquer the division; win the division.
Due-The White Sox also destroyed their bullpen as while the chance was there to possibly come back and win on Sunday, Will Ohman made sure that wouldn’t happen. We cannot rely on former Cubs or LOOGYS ladies and gentlemen. LOOGYS need Kleenex. I still wish they kept Putz around. Also Alex Rios get with it pal. You’re 0 for 12. My daughter wants to see you hit MF!!!!
Tre-Shameless plug number one:
Uno-White Sox destroyed Cleveland this weekend. Well except for Sunday, but hey we can get that one back. I would like to see them do the same to the Royals for the next two days. One of the biggest problems with them last year was their division record of 32-40. Considering that two of the teams in that division were punching bags, that number should have been higher. They have to beat up on the Indians and Royals this year, and own the Tigers like they used to. All they have to do is find a way to kick the Twins in the balls every chance they get. They must dominate the division this year. Kill the division, conquer the division; win the division.
Due-The White Sox also destroyed their bullpen as while the chance was there to possibly come back and win on Sunday, Will Ohman made sure that wouldn’t happen. We cannot rely on former Cubs or LOOGYS ladies and gentlemen. LOOGYS need Kleenex. I still wish they kept Putz around. Also Alex Rios get with it pal. You’re 0 for 12. My daughter wants to see you hit MF!!!!
Tre-Shameless plug number one:
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Quattro-Yes the Blackhawks blew it big time against the Lightning again. Yes Dallas is one point behind with 4 more cupcake games coming up. Meanwhile the Hawks get Detoilet two more times, Montreal and the Blues. I just hope the Hawks can get into this playoff and not sing the Blues. Yes we will most likely get the crap kicked out of us in round one, but damn it lets get there and find out.
Sei-Congrats to the Heat for sewing up the southeast division against the Nets the other night. More hard work to follow as the Celtics seem to be coming back and the Bulls will be the hardest nut to crack in the bunch.
Sette-One more shameless plug. Yesterday I had a chance to go to Moe’s Southwest Grill in Deer Park. They had an awesome burrito with tofu on it. Yes I said tofu at a Mexican joint. It kicked ass. Mondays they have a great deal with Burrito, unlimited chips and drink for $6. If you are out in the area of Rand Rd in between Lake Cook and Quentin, do yourself a favor and try it out. It’s a good place.
Pensiero finale: A big shout out goes to a friend and former co-host of my show the Point years ago. Mr. John “Rock” Mamola has moved up in the world. He will be the assistant PD of WDAE 620 AM in Tampa. I am very happy for Rock because his work ethic has been unquestionable as he is the same guy I met back in 2002 when I interned at the Score and he taught me some production skills. We had some great times on The Point and “yes and no” one of my favorite segments of The Point was his idea and we could never finish that segment with a straight face. Rock, I would like to say I’m jealous as you get to live out my dream of working in radio in Florida, but then again covering the Bucs would never be as fun as covering the Phins, LOL. Just kidding and good luck my man. We will be watching.
Don’t forget about Peapod gang. I get stuff if you order. Pace!
M
Friday, April 1, 2011
I Like the White Sox: Let's Get It Started
Good day baseball fans! At least Sox fans good day. Everyone else, I could give a rats ass.
But here we are, the 2011 season is upon us and I’m feeling good. I look at the team and I can’t tell you how unbelievably happy the DH merry go round has been torn down in the amusement park known as Guillenland. You know I feel like the whole Kenny and Ozzie argument with that kind of resembles the Kiddieland argument. You know, the people who ran it didn’t own the land, so they were forced to shut down. I loved Kiddieland. I don’t know about you guys, but I am so sad that I never got to take my kids there. Anyways, back to baseball.
So we have a solid bat who may strike out a little too much, but when he hits the ball, it’s going to fly out of the park; perhaps knock out a light or two. Eat that Robert Redford you douche. Why are you throwing first pitch at garbage dump when you should be at the Cell? I am excited to see what Mr. Dunn can do for this team. I think Beckham will shake off his sophomore slump and perhaps extend the line that Jim was talking about throughout the entire season. And let’s see what this Morsel kid can do at third, ahem, I mean Morel. Morsel sounds better.
Anyway I have a six pack of questions for this year. These are my questions, and feel free to comment guys and gals:
What kind of impact is Jake Peavy going to have?
Maybe the question is how many times this guy is going to the DL and/or doghouse. I love his determination and the fact he wants to help the team win. However, I really think he needs to take the whole month of April off. A rested Jakey will most likely be a more effective Jakey, and him being in the 5th starter role makes him even more dangerous if he comes back right. I am just scared to death that Kenny committed another David Wells here.
Can the outfield keep the buzz going?
Last year was a fine year of production from Juan Pierre, Alex Rios and the mighty Q. They seemed to stay healthy, and give us some good times at the plate. If Pierre got on base, he was stealing. Rios has been the CF we have been dreaming of for years, and Q didn’t hit any bats with his fist, so I guess it was good. I am hoping for big things this year, and hopefully the three of them can deliver.
Can Teahen play well enough to get himself traded?
Mark Teahen will most likely play well this year, because he will have the role of utility man instead of starter. A very highly paid utility man. The one thing I am worried about this year with the Sox is the pen. Can Teahen play well enough to help increase his market value so we can get another arm in the pen? Perhaps Teahen may play well and help and the pen will be fine. However, I feel that ex-Cubs in the pen screw us. Don’t have a lot of faith in Ohman.
Will the bullpen work out?
Thornton as a closer? It scares me a little. He was such a great set up guy, why ruin a great thing? I’m not a stats guy, but if we look at his save opportunities he has 38 and has been successful 17 times. I think about Thome last year, and how many times did the Rays get to us when Thornton was in to close? I could paranoid here, but he is the obvious choice because Sale is unproven. I hope it goes well. I didn’t like that Putz left, but was excited Linestink was shown the door. I am kind of indifferent with Pena. This is the biggest level of concern for me.
Can Alexei be the guy who carries this team or will it be someone else?
I look at Alexei because in my opinion he has emerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball. Definitely in the AL central. He got his silver slugger award, and I think with Beckham and Alexei there, I feel confident about our infield and I think Vizquel’s influence is there. I feel that Alexei will be the sparkplug of this team and will give us the highlight reel. He is my pick to click for the year. I can’t say Paulie because I don’t see what happened last year happening again, can’t say Q because he has to show me he can stay healthy, but I do think AJ will have a much better year this time around.
Who will be the “ace” in the rotation?
You look at the rotation and you have to feel good about it. Buehrle going forward right now looks like the guy, but I think this will be the year of Johnny. I think Danks will have a Cy Young caliber year. Should win 17-18 games and will have a low ERA. Don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling. I think Buehrle will give us 200 innings as usual, Edwin Jackson will throw lots of strikeouts and do well as a fourth, and I like Peavy coming back as a 5th. The guy who I am interested to see what happens and wonder about is Gavin Floyd. He is the wildcard of this team. If Floyd has a good year, the Sox will be going far. If not, I can’t say. I think Floyd’s performance will be a huge indicator where we will be going.
Anyway prediction wise, I see the Sox winning 90-92 games, and will take the AL Central. The rest of my predictions are as follows:
AL
West-Athletics Central-White Sox East-Red Sox Wildcard-Yankees
NL
West-Dodgers Central-Brewers East-Phillies Wildcard- Reds
I just think the A’s are going to win a dog fight with the Angels in the west. I like the youth over there.
The White Sox are ready to do battle with the Twins this year, but are going to have to hold off Detroit, as they have a nice rotation this year as well.
The Red Sox and Yankees are going to have a crazy year. I can’t see one of the other three teams in that division taking them.
The Dodgers are the team to beat in that division. The Rockies will make it interesting and so will the champs, but I just see the Dodgers as the total package.
The Brewers improved pitching and offensive threat makes me like them. If they can find some bullpen help, they are going to win it. I like the Reds a little better than the Cardinals because I feel there is some unrest there in St Louis with everything going on with Pujols and Wainwright out. The Cubs will find a way to creep in the race but will fall short.
Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Hammels. Need I go on. That rotation is the dream team of rotations. Once the bats come alive in Philly, watch out!
Thanks for reading gang. Hope you are all well and GO WHITE SOX!!!! (Go Alex Rios as my daughter says. I found her an Alexei shirt in her size so she will now think the team is all Alex Rios or Alexei.)
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But here we are, the 2011 season is upon us and I’m feeling good. I look at the team and I can’t tell you how unbelievably happy the DH merry go round has been torn down in the amusement park known as Guillenland. You know I feel like the whole Kenny and Ozzie argument with that kind of resembles the Kiddieland argument. You know, the people who ran it didn’t own the land, so they were forced to shut down. I loved Kiddieland. I don’t know about you guys, but I am so sad that I never got to take my kids there. Anyways, back to baseball.
So we have a solid bat who may strike out a little too much, but when he hits the ball, it’s going to fly out of the park; perhaps knock out a light or two. Eat that Robert Redford you douche. Why are you throwing first pitch at garbage dump when you should be at the Cell? I am excited to see what Mr. Dunn can do for this team. I think Beckham will shake off his sophomore slump and perhaps extend the line that Jim was talking about throughout the entire season. And let’s see what this Morsel kid can do at third, ahem, I mean Morel. Morsel sounds better.
Anyway I have a six pack of questions for this year. These are my questions, and feel free to comment guys and gals:
What kind of impact is Jake Peavy going to have?
Maybe the question is how many times this guy is going to the DL and/or doghouse. I love his determination and the fact he wants to help the team win. However, I really think he needs to take the whole month of April off. A rested Jakey will most likely be a more effective Jakey, and him being in the 5th starter role makes him even more dangerous if he comes back right. I am just scared to death that Kenny committed another David Wells here.
Can the outfield keep the buzz going?
Last year was a fine year of production from Juan Pierre, Alex Rios and the mighty Q. They seemed to stay healthy, and give us some good times at the plate. If Pierre got on base, he was stealing. Rios has been the CF we have been dreaming of for years, and Q didn’t hit any bats with his fist, so I guess it was good. I am hoping for big things this year, and hopefully the three of them can deliver.
Can Teahen play well enough to get himself traded?
Mark Teahen will most likely play well this year, because he will have the role of utility man instead of starter. A very highly paid utility man. The one thing I am worried about this year with the Sox is the pen. Can Teahen play well enough to help increase his market value so we can get another arm in the pen? Perhaps Teahen may play well and help and the pen will be fine. However, I feel that ex-Cubs in the pen screw us. Don’t have a lot of faith in Ohman.
Will the bullpen work out?
Thornton as a closer? It scares me a little. He was such a great set up guy, why ruin a great thing? I’m not a stats guy, but if we look at his save opportunities he has 38 and has been successful 17 times. I think about Thome last year, and how many times did the Rays get to us when Thornton was in to close? I could paranoid here, but he is the obvious choice because Sale is unproven. I hope it goes well. I didn’t like that Putz left, but was excited Linestink was shown the door. I am kind of indifferent with Pena. This is the biggest level of concern for me.
Can Alexei be the guy who carries this team or will it be someone else?
I look at Alexei because in my opinion he has emerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball. Definitely in the AL central. He got his silver slugger award, and I think with Beckham and Alexei there, I feel confident about our infield and I think Vizquel’s influence is there. I feel that Alexei will be the sparkplug of this team and will give us the highlight reel. He is my pick to click for the year. I can’t say Paulie because I don’t see what happened last year happening again, can’t say Q because he has to show me he can stay healthy, but I do think AJ will have a much better year this time around.
Who will be the “ace” in the rotation?
You look at the rotation and you have to feel good about it. Buehrle going forward right now looks like the guy, but I think this will be the year of Johnny. I think Danks will have a Cy Young caliber year. Should win 17-18 games and will have a low ERA. Don’t ask me why, just a gut feeling. I think Buehrle will give us 200 innings as usual, Edwin Jackson will throw lots of strikeouts and do well as a fourth, and I like Peavy coming back as a 5th. The guy who I am interested to see what happens and wonder about is Gavin Floyd. He is the wildcard of this team. If Floyd has a good year, the Sox will be going far. If not, I can’t say. I think Floyd’s performance will be a huge indicator where we will be going.
Anyway prediction wise, I see the Sox winning 90-92 games, and will take the AL Central. The rest of my predictions are as follows:
AL
West-Athletics Central-White Sox East-Red Sox Wildcard-Yankees
NL
West-Dodgers Central-Brewers East-Phillies Wildcard- Reds
I just think the A’s are going to win a dog fight with the Angels in the west. I like the youth over there.
The White Sox are ready to do battle with the Twins this year, but are going to have to hold off Detroit, as they have a nice rotation this year as well.
The Red Sox and Yankees are going to have a crazy year. I can’t see one of the other three teams in that division taking them.
The Dodgers are the team to beat in that division. The Rockies will make it interesting and so will the champs, but I just see the Dodgers as the total package.
The Brewers improved pitching and offensive threat makes me like them. If they can find some bullpen help, they are going to win it. I like the Reds a little better than the Cardinals because I feel there is some unrest there in St Louis with everything going on with Pujols and Wainwright out. The Cubs will find a way to creep in the race but will fall short.
Halladay, Lee, Oswalt, Hammels. Need I go on. That rotation is the dream team of rotations. Once the bats come alive in Philly, watch out!
Thanks for reading gang. Hope you are all well and GO WHITE SOX!!!! (Go Alex Rios as my daughter says. I found her an Alexei shirt in her size so she will now think the team is all Alex Rios or Alexei.)
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