The net and print media is howling about Mr. and Mrs. Woods and the mistress. Oh boy.
Don't get me wrong, I love to watch Tiger shank a shot or blow a putt, mostly because he is so revered by the golf-arazzi.
He starts showing up a couple of years ago looking like a middle linebacker, but please don't speak of any performance enhancing assistance.
So now, the legendary Tiger is in the deep end of the water hazard. First a woman of dubious distinction is linked to Eldrick. Then there's the 2:30 (or thereabouts)AM crashing of the SUV. Followed by supposed life saving efforts by the Mrs. with a seven iron. Boy is he lucky.
Lucky to have an army o' spin doctors and the best shysters money can buy.
Fore!
11.28.2009
11.26.2009
11.25.2009
The Machine
So Mr. Pujols was awarded the NL MVP yesterday for the second straight year, third in his career. After nine seasons, he has numbers that compare to the likes of Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and all the greats.
The numbers that really matters is 2. As in how many more seasons he's under contract to St. Louis for. 2010 is under contract and 2011 is a club option. Both at a relatively frugal $16M or so. After that, he's a free agent, and is most likely looking at testing the water.
So it's reasonable to expect he wants A-Rod money in the $30M range. Right now, you have to say he's a better player than A-Rod. So he should be compensated as such, no?
Problem is the big players will be down to a couple or three. Assume St. Lou can't afford $30M (they can't) for one player. Then you have to consider these teams as his destination:
Yankees - but they have a long term with Texeira
Red Sox - wouldn't Yankee fans love to see that
Mets - errr, no. Little too rich for the Wilpons I think
Cubs - definitely maybe
Angels - another definitely maybe
Dodgers - depends on the divorce
Interesting.
11.24.2009
The Fighting Irish (at least some of them)
Before we begin, I did not attend the University of Notre Dame, but like many Irish-Americans, I have a soft spot in my heart for the Irish.
Apparently, Mr. Jimmy Claussen got into it this weekend in a local bar after the Irish lost in OT to UConn (that would be the same UConn the basketball school).
Check out the stellar reporting and alternative theories on Deadspin here.
At least he's a fighter.
So while we're on the subject, say your goodbyes to Mr. Weis. I thought this guy was a tool when he taught me in high school; and now he gets to find a new job. One more game against Stanford, who will most likely mop the floor with a blue and gold mop. If that happens, the Irish go 6-6, after a 4-1 start. Time for a new HC.
And to top off this rare pigskin post, check this kid out:
SIGN HIM UP!
Apparently, Mr. Jimmy Claussen got into it this weekend in a local bar after the Irish lost in OT to UConn (that would be the same UConn the basketball school).
Check out the stellar reporting and alternative theories on Deadspin here.
At least he's a fighter.
So while we're on the subject, say your goodbyes to Mr. Weis. I thought this guy was a tool when he taught me in high school; and now he gets to find a new job. One more game against Stanford, who will most likely mop the floor with a blue and gold mop. If that happens, the Irish go 6-6, after a 4-1 start. Time for a new HC.
And to top off this rare pigskin post, check this kid out:
SIGN HIM UP!
11.23.2009
That's Some Opening Weekend
So the movie New Moon eclipsed the competition and rang up about $140M at the box office. That's what you call boffo box office.
Before you ask; no I will not see this movie. Ever. Promise.
Here's what I find odd. At work today, a few of the ladies were discussing the boy-men in this movie in detail. If a guy did the same thing, say with Miley Cyrus (or whoever) - we'd be branded as dirty old men and we oughta be ashamed of ourselves.
BTW, those guys look questionable to me. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Before you ask; no I will not see this movie. Ever. Promise.
Here's what I find odd. At work today, a few of the ladies were discussing the boy-men in this movie in detail. If a guy did the same thing, say with Miley Cyrus (or whoever) - we'd be branded as dirty old men and we oughta be ashamed of ourselves.
BTW, those guys look questionable to me. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
11.22.2009
Man Wear
I saw something this morning in church that reminded me of something...
There is a commercial on TV making the rounds for some car co. Not sure which, but that's not the point. The guy (term used loosely) has lost his precious sunglasses and goes on a mission to find them. Here, there, everywhere he's been. So what's at issue:
He's wearing a yellow zip-up hoodie. Yellow. Like the submarine.
Now yellow is a fine accent color. Or, if you are Lance Armstrong and have won the Tour de France, especially acceptable. What it is not is a main color, worthy of display. Even the Bad News Bears knew that.
And the sunglasses were cheapos. Loser.
There is a commercial on TV making the rounds for some car co. Not sure which, but that's not the point. The guy (term used loosely) has lost his precious sunglasses and goes on a mission to find them. Here, there, everywhere he's been. So what's at issue:
He's wearing a yellow zip-up hoodie. Yellow. Like the submarine.
Now yellow is a fine accent color. Or, if you are Lance Armstrong and have won the Tour de France, especially acceptable. What it is not is a main color, worthy of display. Even the Bad News Bears knew that.
And the sunglasses were cheapos. Loser.
11.19.2009
Not Me.
Have you seen these "I'm a PC and Windows 7 is my idea" ads? (I'm not linking anything for this; I'm not promoting anything!)
Here's my take. I see these Mac ads with PC guy and I think "wow, that's really great competitive marketing" - not all winners, but most are.
Then Windows comes out with the I'm a PC stuff. If you ask me to describe, I can do it in one word - LAME.
Now they continue with the above-named marketing campaign, and all I can think of when I see these losers on my TV or invading my browser is one word - DISMEMBER.
Man do we need another Inquisition. On the Corporate World.
Here's my take. I see these Mac ads with PC guy and I think "wow, that's really great competitive marketing" - not all winners, but most are.
Then Windows comes out with the I'm a PC stuff. If you ask me to describe, I can do it in one word - LAME.
Now they continue with the above-named marketing campaign, and all I can think of when I see these losers on my TV or invading my browser is one word - DISMEMBER.
Man do we need another Inquisition. On the Corporate World.
11.17.2009
Bands I Dislike
Little fun here. This is an ever-evolving list,and artists like The Jonas Brothers are automatics. So don't ask me if I like the NKOTB.
In no particular order:
U2 (although they really are probably no. 1)
Coldplay
Bon Jovi
The Who (and this doesn't include the fact that every CSI show uses their tunes)
Grateful Dead
Phish
Allman Brothers
Counting Crows
Incubus
Smashing Pumpkins
Nirvana (I think Filter said it best)
Nickelback (this is the band Randy Johnson would be if he was a rock band)
Dave Matthews Band (blocked that one out)
Journey (Sopranos or no Sopranos)
REO Speedwagon
Yes (that is some long-winded sh*t)
There's many, many more. But that's the list for tonight.
In no particular order:
U2 (although they really are probably no. 1)
Coldplay
Bon Jovi
The Who (and this doesn't include the fact that every CSI show uses their tunes)
Grateful Dead
Phish
Allman Brothers
Counting Crows
Incubus
Smashing Pumpkins
Nirvana (I think Filter said it best)
Nickelback (this is the band Randy Johnson would be if he was a rock band)
Dave Matthews Band (blocked that one out)
Journey (Sopranos or no Sopranos)
REO Speedwagon
Yes (that is some long-winded sh*t)
There's many, many more. But that's the list for tonight.
11.15.2009
5 Away
As in days from signing free agents. You should also see an increase in trades this winter.
My wishlist for the NY Mets
Left Field - Matt Holliday. Easy to say. But Boras is his agent, so you never know. Most teams will be spending less so the Mets have a golden opportunity here. If we can't get Holliday, time to see what the Rays want for Carl Crawford.
First Base - I like Daniel Murphy (I even have a Murphy shirt). But he's only at 1B if we get a big-hitting left fielder and move Castillo. Omar is going to check out Delgado in winter ball, but he's gonna want a two year pact. Too rich. I would talk to the Marlins about Jorge Cantu- who becomes a free agent at the end of next season. By then we might be able to play Ike Davis.
Catcher - I hear about Molina (as in Benji), Barajas and Torrealba. Last guy is out, he ain't coming here after the last time the Mets wanted him. I might look at Pudge Rodriguez for a two year (cheap) contract. Molina will want three at least. The other route is a different Molina - Jose, who is also available. He can play in NY. Great behind the dish.
Second Base - Castillo had a really good year, but everybody wants him gone. Something about him no Mets fan likes. Trade him to the Dodgers for a couple of low minor-league pitchers and look at getting Brandon Phillips for cash-strapped Reds. Everybody says Orlando Hudson but he sat at the end of the season and the Dodgers made no attempt to sign him. He reminds me of Shawn Dunston.
Pitcher - Tough. Besides Santana we are thinner than thin. Pelfrey could be something if he ever gets over his issues. If Ollie Perez comes back and pitches 20 games in the bigs next season you might consider it a small victory. Free agent pitching is Lackey and everybody else. Give Sheets a minor league deal and hope for something. Try to get in the Halliday sweepstakes, but the real get could be Roy Oswalt. Houston will need to move him soon, so maybe a deal with them is a possibility.
Dreamin'
My wishlist for the NY Mets
Left Field - Matt Holliday. Easy to say. But Boras is his agent, so you never know. Most teams will be spending less so the Mets have a golden opportunity here. If we can't get Holliday, time to see what the Rays want for Carl Crawford.
First Base - I like Daniel Murphy (I even have a Murphy shirt). But he's only at 1B if we get a big-hitting left fielder and move Castillo. Omar is going to check out Delgado in winter ball, but he's gonna want a two year pact. Too rich. I would talk to the Marlins about Jorge Cantu- who becomes a free agent at the end of next season. By then we might be able to play Ike Davis.
Catcher - I hear about Molina (as in Benji), Barajas and Torrealba. Last guy is out, he ain't coming here after the last time the Mets wanted him. I might look at Pudge Rodriguez for a two year (cheap) contract. Molina will want three at least. The other route is a different Molina - Jose, who is also available. He can play in NY. Great behind the dish.
Second Base - Castillo had a really good year, but everybody wants him gone. Something about him no Mets fan likes. Trade him to the Dodgers for a couple of low minor-league pitchers and look at getting Brandon Phillips for cash-strapped Reds. Everybody says Orlando Hudson but he sat at the end of the season and the Dodgers made no attempt to sign him. He reminds me of Shawn Dunston.
Pitcher - Tough. Besides Santana we are thinner than thin. Pelfrey could be something if he ever gets over his issues. If Ollie Perez comes back and pitches 20 games in the bigs next season you might consider it a small victory. Free agent pitching is Lackey and everybody else. Give Sheets a minor league deal and hope for something. Try to get in the Halliday sweepstakes, but the real get could be Roy Oswalt. Houston will need to move him soon, so maybe a deal with them is a possibility.
Dreamin'
11.13.2009
Good TV
Nothing going on right now; did some work around the garage and I'm just waiting to hit the road for an eye appointment.
So how about my list of good TV. Current shows only. It's short.
Sons of Anarchy (I'm looking at a young Peg B. on Tales from the Crypt right now)
Rescue Me
V
Flashforward (but this one could fall off the cliff)
Fringe
Supernatural
Smallville
The League
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (wrong in so many ways but very funny)
Real Sports
Ghosthunters (and all the associated GH shows)
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Lost (almost forgot it)
Cops (oops Peg just got killed)
100% of programming on MLB Network (even Yankee replays)
I am simple.
So how about my list of good TV. Current shows only. It's short.
Sons of Anarchy (I'm looking at a young Peg B. on Tales from the Crypt right now)
Rescue Me
V
Flashforward (but this one could fall off the cliff)
Fringe
Supernatural
Smallville
The League
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (wrong in so many ways but very funny)
Real Sports
Ghosthunters (and all the associated GH shows)
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Lost (almost forgot it)
Cops (oops Peg just got killed)
100% of programming on MLB Network (even Yankee replays)
I am simple.
11.12.2009
Long Weekend On Tap
Took a much-needed day off on Friday, giving me the proverbial 3-day weekend. Besides a couple of basketball practices, I am the Overlord of my time. Stellar.
Just catching the 5PM news and they are saying a "Nor'easter" is coming. Why is everything a "Nor'easter"? I never heard the term until I read it in a Stephen King book, but over the last few years every storm is a "Nor'easter".
While we're on the subject, when did storms that are on the Pacific side become hurricanes? I remember learning as a lad that they were typhoons. I guess hurricanes have a better marketing team.
And what about Chilean Sea Bass. There's no such thing. It's a Patagonian Toothfish, but nobody wanted to eat that, so new name, and it's a wedding day favorite.
Oh well...
Just catching the 5PM news and they are saying a "Nor'easter" is coming. Why is everything a "Nor'easter"? I never heard the term until I read it in a Stephen King book, but over the last few years every storm is a "Nor'easter".
While we're on the subject, when did storms that are on the Pacific side become hurricanes? I remember learning as a lad that they were typhoons. I guess hurricanes have a better marketing team.
And what about Chilean Sea Bass. There's no such thing. It's a Patagonian Toothfish, but nobody wanted to eat that, so new name, and it's a wedding day favorite.
Oh well...
11.08.2009
Subtitles Abound
Watched the recently released movie Sugar - about a young Dominican pitcher coming to the US and playing in Single A ball.
Recommended, unless you're a baseball fan, then it's highly recommended.
Speaking of baseball - we held 9U tryouts yesterday. Even with a big roster we are going to have to cut some boys. Tough, but hopefully they keep playing and come out again next year.
11.07.2009
DFL (Well Almost)
My town had a 5K this morning, and Mrs. SoulSlam (who's a runner) signed us all up as a family. For the record, SoulSlam is not a runner. But they had the walking bit so I manned up and did the 3.125 miles. Kids too. Oldest ran most and finished in just under 30. The other guy is bummed that the curse was broken, but he ran and walked his way to the finish.
My Bro-In-Law and me walked it out, the whole way. Apparently some of the walkers did a shorter 2 mile route, but not us. We thought we were DFL but apparently others were wayyyyy behind us. (I thought it would be easy to find my name in the paper if it was at the bottom.)
Maybe I'll train next year.
9U Baseball tryouts today. Gotta go.
I wonder if A-Rod slept in his hat?
My Bro-In-Law and me walked it out, the whole way. Apparently some of the walkers did a shorter 2 mile route, but not us. We thought we were DFL but apparently others were wayyyyy behind us. (I thought it would be easy to find my name in the paper if it was at the bottom.)
Maybe I'll train next year.
9U Baseball tryouts today. Gotta go.
I wonder if A-Rod slept in his hat?
11.06.2009
Hat Update
Stupid is wearing the hat at the Knicks game at MSG.
Knicks are getting mauled by LeBron and Co.
Film at 11.
Knicks are getting mauled by LeBron and Co.
Film at 11.
Nice Hat (Not)
Is it over?
Like I said, Christmas in Beirut. Yankees win again (good thing they spent all that dough).
Anyway, check out Deadspin for another guys opinion. I don't drop F-bombs so I digress...
So as the floats drift by, can you explain why the purple-lipped A-Rod always looks like an A-Hole? And is he dating Jay-Z now?
And don't the Yankees wear Midnight Blue? I guess the black gangsta look is in.
Go away.
Like I said, Christmas in Beirut. Yankees win again (good thing they spent all that dough).
Anyway, check out Deadspin for another guys opinion. I don't drop F-bombs so I digress...
So as the floats drift by, can you explain why the purple-lipped A-Rod always looks like an A-Hole? And is he dating Jay-Z now?
And don't the Yankees wear Midnight Blue? I guess the black gangsta look is in.
Go away.
11.04.2009
On the 6th Game
A prediction:
Phillies 5
Yankees 4
We're going to game 7!
I have no glee in either team winning. It's like Christmas in Beirut. Empty.
At least once this is over I can begin pontificating about free agency and the sun rising over Citifield once again. Ahhh, dreams.
Phillies 5
Yankees 4
We're going to game 7!
I have no glee in either team winning. It's like Christmas in Beirut. Empty.
At least once this is over I can begin pontificating about free agency and the sun rising over Citifield once again. Ahhh, dreams.
11.01.2009
Busy Busy
Today is busy. Besides the whole church in the AM thing.
Before I go on, rained a little last night, but the Halloween festivities in the local area went on as planned. My legs felt like a couple of water-logged stumps by the end of the evening. Couldn't make it past the 4th in the rain delayed game three. Yankees go up 2-1. A-Rod plunked twice.
Baseball tryouts today for our 12U and 11U programs from noon to 4PM. Gotta go get the fields ready in a few. Then it's travel hoops practice from 4:30-6PM. So I gotta mosey.
Check me out later, maybe I'll give a recap. Maybe not.
Before I go on, rained a little last night, but the Halloween festivities in the local area went on as planned. My legs felt like a couple of water-logged stumps by the end of the evening. Couldn't make it past the 4th in the rain delayed game three. Yankees go up 2-1. A-Rod plunked twice.
Baseball tryouts today for our 12U and 11U programs from noon to 4PM. Gotta go get the fields ready in a few. Then it's travel hoops practice from 4:30-6PM. So I gotta mosey.
Check me out later, maybe I'll give a recap. Maybe not.
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