Wednesday, June 11, 2008

If All I Saw Was the Headline...

LA reservoir covered with balls to protect water

It makes sense in the article, but whoever wrote that has to be laughing uncontrollably..

Monday, June 9, 2008

Nice Job Jr.

No drugs, no mess, way to go. These days, it is tough to hit the magical 600. And to do it without the juice, and to be a class act the whole time, is fucking bad ass. Find me a person who doesnt think he is one of the best of all time, and I'll find you a dead man.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Who is Going to Sing Koombaya

So it appears that man has been causing global warming since the dawn of time. What are all of the sweet lovable hippies to do when they cant have all night drum circles on the beach? I guess algore was right.

"By all means, I'd rather not have bonfires than have global warming"


Robby is not Nearly as Cool as Evil

Much needed respite.

Be careful what you wish for.

More than just bunny ears.

You could get hit by a truck.

Even a Milwaukee reference.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Let Me Ask You This

Why do you remove the best pitcher in the bullpen after 10 pitches and 2 K's?

You Wouldnt Let a Clown Fix a Leak in the Toilet, Would You?


via videosift.com

Friday, June 6, 2008

Anti-Extreme to the Super Max

So a few days ago, I saw this one about the banning of energy drinks. Today, I found this one.

every aspect of this calming drink was inspired by today’s popular hip hop artists who embrace the much sought-after hip hop lifestyle that encourages people to capture a stress-free state of mind.

What ever happened to warm milk, or eating a shit load of turkey, or large amounts of heroin? Besides, I always thought it was all about getting crunked up?

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Something from Bizzaro World

So Bill E. Hall has unofficially asked for a trade through his agent. Under normal circumstances, I would call him a whiny bitch and ship him out of my brain. But today I feel a bit saucy, so I think I will be in his corner...right now at 623pm...and maybe until after tonights game. Where incidentally, he is facing the not-so-big-anymore unit. The only kind of pitcher that he hits, an aging lefty.

In Bill E's defense, he has done everything that the team has asked him to do. Play a utility infield role, short full time, center field full time, and finally to 3rd base. Up until the last 2 years his numbers have not been terrible, at least in the national league. My problem with the "not living up to his potential" argument is that he is only 26. If you ever thought that he was going to knock 35 dingers on a yearly basis, you sir are an idiot. His minor league stats indicate that he struck out around 1/4 of his at bats, and the big league numbers are relatively the same. Even in his best season, 2006, he struck out 30% of the time, on the way to said 35 homers. This year is right around that 30% mark. That seems to be an alright number, considering the best players only hit well 30% of the time. The fact is that you have to give the guy time to work through the slumps. Everyone has them. And platooning with the AAAA "muscle" seems to be working out for the time being. And dont we usually pile on Neddy Bear for sticking with players for too long? Give the kid a break and let the marathon that is baseball run its course. At the end of the year, look at the numbers and then decide.

OK, thats all I have. He is good in the community? He has helped the younger players this year? He has played great defense to save some of the runs he is not producing? Batting below the Mendoza line against righties is a good thing?

I suppose that it was a fruitless effort. Any player who whines through his agent that he wants more playing time is a baby. But who are you going to get for a vastly under performing player? Finish the season, play your role, and shut the fuck up. Who knows, maybe then you get sent to Boston, where you will really hear it from the fans. In some peoples minds, it is still OK to be a pro athlete and not cry every time something doesnt go your way.

Monday, June 2, 2008

SundayMonday Awesomness.

He's a big hitter, the llama.

Seems logical enough.

Makes me happy to live in Sconi'.

Something tells me that this is very real.

More than meats the eye.

Did you ever see "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka"?

The best part is not the pictures.

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Please Excuse Me

As I am training it to the crappiest city in the Union today, Fun With the Internets will be postponed until my return. There is no need to take your toaster into the bathtub.