John Sterling has officially surrendered.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Breaking News: Fan who ran on field was targeting A-Rod over Cameron Diaz relationship
From ESPN Dallas: The man who ran onto the Yankee Stadium field Monday during Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Yankees and Rangers ... wanted to harm Rodriguez because of the New York third baseman's reported relationship with actress Cameron Diaz, according to multiple sources within the police department.
It Is High has a photo of the accused:
Here Is What I Think We Are Going To See Tonight
Think about what has temporarily ( we hope it is temporary ) ruined America.
It has been a failure to trade short-term gains for long term benefits. An absence of vision and a total disdain for the future has prevailed in commerce and in government.
Worst of all, our leaders have given up the notion of accountability.
We still pay billions per year to have nuclear subs patrolling around in search of a conventional war.
We lose track of billions ( cash in bags ) in Iraq and guys get promoted and laden with medals.
Each day, we see CEO's rewarded for incompetence.
And what do these Harvard B-School geniuses do to " turn around a company?" They fire people, eliminate dividends, cut quality and raise prices.
And who is the low turd in this sequence?
We are. The taxpayers, the shareholders, the workers.
At this moment, in parts of the NYC area, we can't watch the Giants or the Yankees on Cablevision because two cable content providers( Cablevision & Fox) both want more profits. They, of course, have been granted powers of monopoly by our wonderful representatives in Washington so all the leverage rests with them. I hesitate to inquire how many millions ( more likely, billions over time ), exactly, exchanged hands to assure this continuing inequity.
Once again, in this fine example of democratic principles, the people have no choices. Just like on most election days.
In the end, the people lose both ways. We can't watch what we paid to watch and, soon, we'll pay more for this monopolistic, crap service so the CEO's can have a larger bonus ( and boner, as a result ).
And we will have temporary respite, but no recourse, until the next contract becomes due.
Do I digress? Read on.
Tonight, the Yankees are using a proven failure ( AJ Burnett ) to win a crucial game. Said pitcher has, what, a $75 million contract? And an ERA in the 9's over the last half of 2010? Did someone say he last had a quality start 82 days ago?
He will have us behind by seven runs early. And he'll still get a paycheck larger than my barn. So, unless tonight is a reversal of fortune for America, we the fans are going to get shat upon yet again.
As an aside, Texas fans only cheer the Rangers because they are paid to do so by the Bushies and Tea snorters named Koch and Murdoch. Wait until you see the new RV's these Texas fans get if Texas wins this thing.
I will be watching the game from a bar where FIOS is in play. If the Yankees are again humiliated; if I am proven correct about AJ; I will stay there until closing.
Possibly longer.
Christina Hendricks Hymnal Inspiration For A-Rod and Derek
Rack of Ages for all to see,
Let me bury yourselves in me;
Let the warm and ample flesh,
From my deep cleavage which overflows,
Be the double cure to make you win;
Save from rangers, a team unpure.
Let me bury yourselves in me;
Let the warm and ample flesh,
From my deep cleavage which overflows,
Be the double cure to make you win;
Save from rangers, a team unpure.
Today's New York Daily News Hot Topics
Jimmy McMillan is the Rent Is Too Damn High Party candidate for governor of New York.
Anna Chapman is a deported Russian spy who has parlayed her notoriety into a Maxim photoshoot.
Yankees vs. Rangers is an unfamiliar reference.
File under
NYDNHT
Erroll Flynn Tries To Stir The 27th Lancer Yankees Once Again
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
The Five Things We Need To Win With This Aged Line-up
The only good thing about last night's game was the live blog presented by the geniuses and slaves of IIH,IIF,IIc.
Geniuses for thinking of it, slaves for doing it relentlessly and without benefit of alcohol.
I hope they do it tonight, as well. I can get the whole game on twitter and not miss a sip.
My claim:
1. We need Cliff Lee
2. We need Doc Halliday
3. We need Tim Linsicum
4. We can maybe keep CC.
5. We need Someone named Rios.
Then, with a revised bullpen, we can trot out Jorge again, and Alex, and Derek and, and, and..
The Yanks' helplessness against the Rangers, of all creatures, is teaching us what life for NYY fans will be like when Mariano packs it in.
If anyone out there truly believes this team is not toast, please send banana leaves.
Cashman better get it right this time.
Yankee Offense Sets New Standard For Softness And Lack Of Vision
Another game, another two hits.
We've chosen to avoid the power alleys.
The broken bat blooper has wonderful alliteration.
The wormy ground ball through the infield stands alone.
We're not the Bronx Bombers, but rather the Bronx Bidets.
Hoping for a win tonight by Carl Pavano?
Top 15 true quotes from John during last night's live blog
8:15. "It's just AMAZING that the Yankees can't get out of the first inning by being behind."
8:34: "Isn't it amazing about baseball? They're all righties. And who delivered the two run home run? A lefty. Josh Hamilton."
9:25: "HIGH ball four! So the Yankees FINALLY have a baserunner. A two out walk and here is Alex Rodriguez. He IS the tying run."
9:30: "Some individual has come on the field. They will take care of him... It looks terrible for New York, terrible for Yankee Stadium."
9:38: "The crowd can't get into the game. The Yanks haven't been able to get anyone on base. ANYONE!"
9:41: "Looped to right field... IT'S A BASE HIT! Nothing to write home about, but they'll take it."
9:47: "Let's talk a little bit about Andy Pettitte... If the Yankees had scored, we would be lauding him, what a brilliant game."
9:52: "The two runs might as well be eight or nine, the way Cliff Lee is pitching."
10:00: "Grounded up the middle, THERE'S A BASE HIT... THE YANKEES ARE BACK IN BUSINESS. GET INTO WHAT YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS, WITH TIME WARNER BUSINESS CLASS...
10:08: "Now you see why it was so important for Jeter to move Gardner... But give Lee credit. He got the strikeout when he needed it."
10:17: "If he was out, Pettitte would have retired the side on seven pitches."
10:34: "Boone Logan is up. He's up for only one reason, and the one reason is Josh Hamilton."
10:44: "This is why it all has to do with pitching. Baseball begins with pitching, and it ends with pitching... Tomorrow Texas can't do the same thing. They don't have the same pitcher on the mound. It's that simple."
10:58: "Tomorrow... the first thing the Yankees have to do is get out of the first inning without giving up a run."
11:16: "Hey, this team won a championship last year. That's life, that's the world, that's life. What have you done for me lately? That's how it goes."
Monday, October 18, 2010
Freddy's Dead, by A. Grumpus
That's what I said
Nobody refused him
Tapping pans amused him
Another diehard fan
Whacking pie plates for the Bossman
A terrible blow
But that's how it goes
Freddie's at the coroner's now
If you wanna be a diehard, wow
Remember Freddie's dead
We're all built up with progress
But sometimes I must confess
We can deal with new stadiums and dreams
But reality, what does it mean?
Ain't nothing said
'Cause freddies dead
I can't take much more
And AJ's still due to start Game 4
10 Reasons We Will Win Tonight
1. Contrary to media reports, Cliff Lee is not God Almighty.2. Rangers frost-bitten in 50-degree cold.
3. A.J. Burnett is not pitching.
4. Contrary to Alphonso reports, Jorge not done.
6. Texas bullpen loves to walk first batter.
7. Joba/Kerry/Robertson bridge looking solid.
8. Lovable George. W. Bush mascot not in attendance.
9. Their closer, "the next Mariano," is not the next Mariano.
10. El Duque to listen on radio, blog John & Suzyn running comments.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
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