What All Star Game? 16 "All Stars" dropped from the roster (most ever) including Derek Jeter who wouldn't even go to waive to the fans after hitting 3000. It's become a hassle to many players who want to have enjoy their summer like everyone else. I feel sorry for these multi million dollar athletes that don't get a break during the summer. Instead, they have to play baseball every day instead of working two jobs just to make ends meet. Those poor bastards. Why didn't they become teachers? They get the whole summer off and the only downsides are having to deal with an immature next generation, having to work overtime during the school year, getting underpaid, and being yelled at by parents for telling them their child is an idiot. Lucky Elitists.
On a more serious note, barring an actual injury, play the All Star Game and give back to the people that make your job possible. If you don't want to play in Nazi-Arizona, I'll let it go but otherwise, get out there and play ball.
As for the actual All Star Game itself, still boycotting it. SELIG!!!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
Robinson Cano is the Home Run Champion
The Home Run Derby was today and, as usual, I had every intention of watching it from start to finish. Okay, fine. To have it on while I played video games and to keep it muted most of the time. The kicker was that I still didn't get through round 1. Anyway, I looked it up and it seemed that Robinson Cano of the Yankees won the event with 12 homers hit in the last round to beat out Adrian Gonzalez of the Red Sox who had 11. Overall, Cano hit 32 total home runs. Also, in the sport of league vs. league, the AL demolished the NL with 76 home runs to 19.
I was starting to get a bit confused with the Home Run Derby for a while until I realized that it was essentially the same BS just with perceived added benefits that could've been added to the previous Home Run Derbys already played. What a great addition you idiots. Anyway, congrats to Cano who made his father, Jose Cano, proud of him. He better of since Jose was pitching to him. It was like little league batting practice with the family except with tens of thousands of people watching wondering if they will win a free taco this year. Hint, Hint; they won't.
I was starting to get a bit confused with the Home Run Derby for a while until I realized that it was essentially the same BS just with perceived added benefits that could've been added to the previous Home Run Derbys already played. What a great addition you idiots. Anyway, congrats to Cano who made his father, Jose Cano, proud of him. He better of since Jose was pitching to him. It was like little league batting practice with the family except with tens of thousands of people watching wondering if they will win a free taco this year. Hint, Hint; they won't.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
First Half Reflections of the MLB 2011 Season
Today was the last games in baseball before the All Star Break. This is the unofficial halfway point of the 2011 MLB season. So how are we doing? In the AL, the Red Sox are a game in front of the Yankees for control of the AL East but this might be due to the fact that the Yanks have played two games less than Boston. The Tigers have a half game lead over the Indians in the Central, and the Rangers have a one game lead over the Angels in the West. In the NL, the East has the biggest divisional gap right now with the Phillies having a 3.5 game lead over the Braves. The Cardinals and Brewers are neck and neck while the Pirates are a game behind them in the Central. Finally, the defending champs, themselves, the Giants have a 3 game lead over the D'Backs in the West.
As for early award contenders, Jair Jurrjens has become the dark horse Cy Young Winner that has taken over that race in the NL. He has the most NL wins with 12 and the best ERA in the league with 1.87. A little more split for pitcher of the year in the AL while CC Sabathia has more wins with 13 but Jared Weaver has a better ERA with 1.86. Last time I checked, that mattered more. As for MVP candidates, Jose Bautista and Adrian Gonzalez seem to be the main contenders as of now in the AL. The NL looks to me to be a bit more split between Prince Fielder, Lance Berkman, and Jose Reyes. Matt Kemp is also a good candidate to consider but is part of the Dodgers who are having a miserable year both on and off the field.
So what seems to be the trends going into the second half of the year? Despite the bad start, the Red Sox are contending with the Yanks for the AL East and the runner up will like be the Wild Card winner. The Cubs and the Twins have made me look like an idiot so far though the Twins could make a comeback. The Pirates have finally made themselves relevant again. And despite being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball and having quite a few injuries, the Giants are in front of the NL West race.
A nice first half with the division races still close and up for grabs.
As for early award contenders, Jair Jurrjens has become the dark horse Cy Young Winner that has taken over that race in the NL. He has the most NL wins with 12 and the best ERA in the league with 1.87. A little more split for pitcher of the year in the AL while CC Sabathia has more wins with 13 but Jared Weaver has a better ERA with 1.86. Last time I checked, that mattered more. As for MVP candidates, Jose Bautista and Adrian Gonzalez seem to be the main contenders as of now in the AL. The NL looks to me to be a bit more split between Prince Fielder, Lance Berkman, and Jose Reyes. Matt Kemp is also a good candidate to consider but is part of the Dodgers who are having a miserable year both on and off the field.
So what seems to be the trends going into the second half of the year? Despite the bad start, the Red Sox are contending with the Yanks for the AL East and the runner up will like be the Wild Card winner. The Cubs and the Twins have made me look like an idiot so far though the Twins could make a comeback. The Pirates have finally made themselves relevant again. And despite being one of the worst offensive teams in baseball and having quite a few injuries, the Giants are in front of the NL West race.
A nice first half with the division races still close and up for grabs.
USA Beats Brazil in Dramatic Fashion
The Women's World Cup continued this last weekend with the Quarterfinals. We have already seen a shocker with Germany being eliminated by Japan. How will the USA do against Brazil? Not sure if it was skill or more luck. The US got a goal early on thanks to an own goal by Daiane of Brazil. Later, however, Rachel Buehler got a red card in the 65' which led to a penalty kick which Marta made the second time due another questionable call by the ref. The game went into Extra Time which had Marta of Brazil score another goal in the early minutes. The US would not be left out, however, as they would score in added time of the second period of extra time thanks to a header by Abby Wambach. The game then went to penalties tied at 2-2 which the US would win, 5-3, and advance to the semifinals.
It was a great win for the US Women's team and one that might be remembered for all time provided that they win the Cup. They go on to face France who had just beaten England in penalties. On the other side of that bracket, Japan will face Sweden. Winners of the two games will face each other in the Final.
It was a great win for the US Women's team and one that might be remembered for all time provided that they win the Cup. They go on to face France who had just beaten England in penalties. On the other side of that bracket, Japan will face Sweden. Winners of the two games will face each other in the Final.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
3000 in Style
Going back to the off season, Derek Jeter has had to face speculation that his time as a star had run up. His production has gone down, he's 37 years old, and when he was on the DL the team seemed to actually do better. Despite all the negative press around him, it all went away today. Derek Jeter, the Captain of the Yankees, had a career achievement today as he recorded his 3000th career hit. And how did he achieve it? In a home run in the 3rd inning off of David Price. What a way to become the first Yankee ever to record 3,000 hits. On top of that, he is the 28th player ever to reach the 3,000 hit club.
But Jeter was not done in that ballgame. He went 5-5 including hitting in the game winning run in the 8th with a single. It was all Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium. When the night was over, he was at 3,003 career hits.
But Jeter was not done in that ballgame. He went 5-5 including hitting in the game winning run in the 8th with a single. It was all Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium. When the night was over, he was at 3,003 career hits.
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!
OKAY, NOW I REALLY AM STARTING TO HATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!!
Ohio State, who had fired Jim Tressel (basically), has decided to vacate all their wins from the 2010 season including the Sugar Bowl victory that had followed it thanks to the NCAA allowing Tyrelle Pryor and friends to play the game. This, of course, has been done to try and avoid severe punishment from the NCAA like with the USC case. They are basically throwing themselves at the mercy of the bench while whipping their tender behinds with a flail.
This is crap. I said months ago these players ought to be suspended and Ohio State could've lost that game because of it. Instead, they play, win, and months later vacate the win. DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANYBODY!!! If Ohio State is going to start vacating wins they should also be vacating money which they won't. Well at least they didn't beat Michigan last year now. "That makes up for all the scandals."
I'm getting really tired of all the College Athletics Scandals out in the country. Ohio State's in trouble, Oregon as well. Is there any clean program in the nation? If there is, please raise your hands... I'm only seeing BYU. Anyone else? No? DAMN IT!!!
Ohio State, who had fired Jim Tressel (basically), has decided to vacate all their wins from the 2010 season including the Sugar Bowl victory that had followed it thanks to the NCAA allowing Tyrelle Pryor and friends to play the game. This, of course, has been done to try and avoid severe punishment from the NCAA like with the USC case. They are basically throwing themselves at the mercy of the bench while whipping their tender behinds with a flail.
This is crap. I said months ago these players ought to be suspended and Ohio State could've lost that game because of it. Instead, they play, win, and months later vacate the win. DOES THIS MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANYBODY!!! If Ohio State is going to start vacating wins they should also be vacating money which they won't. Well at least they didn't beat Michigan last year now. "That makes up for all the scandals."
I'm getting really tired of all the College Athletics Scandals out in the country. Ohio State's in trouble, Oregon as well. Is there any clean program in the nation? If there is, please raise your hands... I'm only seeing BYU. Anyone else? No? DAMN IT!!!
Yao Ming Will Retire
Lockout or not, one player will not be coming back. Yao Ming, the 7'6 All Star for the Houston Rockets, is retiring from the game. One can only speculate this is due to the fact the Yao has suffered injury after injury for the last few seasons. He's basically been out for as long as this blog has been active (WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!) except for 5 games played this last season. Yao now retires way before he should've in the midst of a lockout that many don't know will end.
It's sad to hear Yao call it quits. You would've figured this be the perfect situation for him to make a solid comeback considering there might not be a NBA season. You also can't help but wonder his personal reasons for doing this. Sure he's injury prone but does he think that he is now? Might it be another reason? Is he leaving because of the Lockout?
But now is a time to reflect. It seems like it was only yesterday he was drafted by the Rockets and making his presence known. He actually had some good years as their center only to have it be taken away by injuries. He also had a special impact on a international level making basketball more popular in China and even being part of the Chinese Olympic team. He may not have had a Hall of Fame career but I think Yao needs to at least be considered for the Hall for what he has done for the game of basketball as a whole.
It's sad to hear Yao call it quits. You would've figured this be the perfect situation for him to make a solid comeback considering there might not be a NBA season. You also can't help but wonder his personal reasons for doing this. Sure he's injury prone but does he think that he is now? Might it be another reason? Is he leaving because of the Lockout?
But now is a time to reflect. It seems like it was only yesterday he was drafted by the Rockets and making his presence known. He actually had some good years as their center only to have it be taken away by injuries. He also had a special impact on a international level making basketball more popular in China and even being part of the Chinese Olympic team. He may not have had a Hall of Fame career but I think Yao needs to at least be considered for the Hall for what he has done for the game of basketball as a whole.
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