Deep Thoughts
October 15, 2008Here are some random but deep thoughts (does anyone remember Jack Handy?) on the latest in the playoff action. Who would’ve thunk it…the Rays snatch a couple in Fenway to take a 3-1 lead and put the Sox on the ropes. Is it something in the water at Long Beach State? What’s with the huge infielders that can really play. Last year it was Troy Tulowitski and this year its Evan Longoria. Whoever does the recruiting there gets five stars and a happy face. I’m sure if it was up to former Long Beach State coach and now super scout for the Rockies Dave Snow, they would’ve got Longoria too. I know Colorado had the 2nd pick in the 2006 draft, did they take someone else (oops) or did Longoria go numero uno? If I could write a note to Joe Torre, here’s what I would say…Joe, you have to leave your starter in longer and above all else, don’t ever,ever,ever try to sneak a 93 MPH get me over fastball to Matt Stairs. OMG that may have been the farthest ball I’ve ever seen hit to right at Dodger staduim – that ball was crushed!…Thats all. It’s so hard to criticize or second guess Torre…its like criticizing Yoda or something. I was happy for Matt, he’s a great guy and what’s not to like about a Canadian who swings for the fences every time up? Great matchup today with Hamels and Billingsley…both guys have similar stats, similar age, and similar experience, and both guys battle in my opinion. Hamels has the turbo change up though while Billingsley throws way too many pitches. Oh well, we’ll see.
Did Nick Knolte stand in for the Stairmaster on this card? He needs a half burnt Marlboro in the corner of his mouth…man he did Roy Hobbs that pitch though did’nt he!
Royce, you’re the Master of look alikes…I love it. Keep em coming.