Archive for September, 2008

“The Infamous Ignoramous”

September 21, 2008

Mudpies and Fishfrys (Installment #2)
He is walking around on many a college campus. He is sipping on many a Venti Mochacchino at the local Starbucks. He is finding repose and shade under many a willow tree. At the moment, these are vague definitives which define many a person and/or personality. And so I persevere… He [...]

La Freak, So Chic

September 14, 2008

Lincecum has had 3 starts since I’ve done the last update on him. How has he done? Well, he had a stinker in the first one and then threw two “beauts” (Christmas Vacation). Here are the stats:
Game 1: Sept. 2nd vs. Colorado (No Decision, 5 IP, 5H, 5 ER, 6 K)
Game 2: Sept. 8th vs. Arizona [...]

Book Recommendation

September 9, 2008

“The Road” by Cormac McCarthy:

This is an extremely powerful book of survival and hope. Viggo Mortensen will be starring in the movie based on the book which will be released on November 26th, 2008 (tentative date). Do yourself a favor and make sure you read this one!
Here is a still from the movie:

The Debate: NL Cy Young Award

September 3, 2008

Jayson Stark (ESPN) wrote a great article in which he examines whether Sabathia, Webb or Lincecum deserve the NL Cy Young award. It’s a great debate as all three pitchers have been outstanding this year. You all know who my vote goes to. Hopefully Lincecum will pitch well tonight to help his cause for the [...]