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Joe Torre and Jack McKeon were interviewed together prior to the All-Star game the year after they met up in the WS. Joe: "Well, we're gonna try to win and hopefully wrap up home-field advantage for the World Series." Jack: "Yeah, how'd that work out for ya?"

Oh how I love this post!

Venus - Shocking Blue (US)

Quote of the night: [off camera to Morneau]: "How you feelin'?" [Morneau] "I'm tired. How the hell'd he hit 28?" What a friggin' spectacle!!!!!!

It's vewy vewy quiet in here...

Just for the record, all systems are now go. Heh! I posted this in the wrong thread... this one was supposed to read: It's vewy vewy quiet in here

I've only played it once, and I love both guys. That said, there is better material from both. However, I think this is an excellent, very listenable set. If you're looking for a classic, this isn't it. But, as someone once said to me, "I'd listen to Mal set his drink on the piano." Waldron is not on fire, as he he gets on some of the live sets with Rouse and CROWD SCENE with Ricky Ford, but he's musical, tuned in, and professional -- listenable. Murray is Murray, and while that rubs some folks, he's one of the few guys I've seen and consistently been impressed by. If you like Murray and you like Waldron, this is a safe purchase (especially at the eMusic price). If you're questionable towards either, move on.

Soultrane, specifically Russian Lullaby. Holy crap!!!!

Allen, congrats. Is that the latest issue? Equal Time got in a couple of times (CD-Ring). Your plight has given me a great idea for a show theme (which will feature JiH prominently): MAINE'S UNSUNG Probably get me pulled from the airwaves, but what the hell -- needs to happen.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I gave up after 8 and went to bed! I just busted open a bottle of Champagne on the front lawn to celebrate (literally!). NO MORE JULIO FUCKING LUGO!!!!!!!!!

You're probably right, but I can't help but imagine Josh Hamilton in right field! :excited: :excited: Or just an every-day right fielder with a dependable bat. ... Actually, maybe what they really need is a new hitting coach. I don't know much about Henderson, but hitting is certainly the weak link so far. With their aggressiveness once they reach base, if this team could manufacture more runs with some situational hitting, stop hitting into double plays, etc., they'd be even more fun to watch. Right now, just getting somebody on base is an achievement. I can think of a left-handed hitting on-base machine who is available... if you really want to go there.

LOVE IT!!!! One of the many travesties of human life is that this guy never got any press.

And how does that make you feel?

What the hell is up with Upton? He's showing *my* power (he's on my fantasy team and he's KILLING me!).

Got mine through eMusic as well (aka, legal thieving -- very little payout to the artist from eMusic and I'm still trying to reconcile that). Chuck, I saw that at said location (I always surf for OOP stuff when I have the chance). Any coincidence that the ring leader at said blog is one of the major assholes among that crowd? I think not.

Huh?!?! Check the evidence. I'd pull the trigger on that one in a heartbeat, but they'll never do it because the townies would revolt.

Since we are talking about Montreal, I recommend checking this guy out if you get the chance: Matthieu Belanger Saw him as a sideman at Upstairs last fall with a band that, frankly, wasn't in his league.

Looks like you get your wish for Masterson -- sent to Pawtucket today to train for being a reliever. I understand the need and sort of swallow the decision, I just hope they don't leave him there the way it's panned out with Pap. I'm old school -- gimme Roy Halladay-type starters who want the ball for nine. I was broken hearted when Pap returned to the 'pen, I just hope they don't do that again. The Teixiera rumors are flying high around here as are Bonds rumors. I know the latter is easy to ignore, except that he actually worked out for the team and met with some higher-level guys. Egad... am I actually going to have to root for the Hulk? With Jeff Bailey called up, it's likely he could be auditioning for the Braves. I'd guess something along the lines of Bailey, David Pauley, and Justin Richardson for Teix. In a perfect world, I'd throw in Kottaras and Youk and Beau Vaughan if they'd give us McCann, too.

Testify, brother! I hate to jump on my "the standard songbook is broken" perch, but Route 66? C'mon... this music has stagnated and it's our (the musicians') fault.

One can be a POS without being the biggest POS. And Papelbon has had many, many times this season he has been a POS. Hehe! Good point. And when one is teammates with Julio Lugo, one is guaranteed to NOT be the biggest POS!!! Boy... great game tonight, but pulling this one out of our ass may have left a bruise.

He throws him out while stretched out on the ground? Cano was running all the way and he'd have been lucky to throw him out if he had fielded it cleanly. Actually, not what I said at all. My thought was, knock the ball down and the runner will have to hold 3B. But in order to knock the ball down, you'd likely need to either have good range or be taller than 5'10" (yes, I'm saying Sox' mini-infielders have cost them this year). Pap has not been as dominant this year, but that's to be expected -- hitters aren't stupid, they adjust to any pitcher over time. That said, I'll take him over at least 27 other closers. Pap is not the problem.

It's an ill-timed group slump. Uhm... Pap is a POS? I think he's overrated (less than great control) but a POS? the best news I've heard is when Gammons drooled on himself that they were shopping for a SS. That tells me there may be hope, yet. If Slim gets to that ball up the middle cleanly, that run doesn't score. And how about points for Robinson Cano for his work in that game. He may be the most underrated Yankee. I'm interested to see how they recover on this home stand. Manny concerns me, but I think he's got value this year, then let him fly. I was pissed to see that Varitek was voted to the AS game. I understand why, but he needs to sit his ass home and rest. In fact, I'd give him the weekend off before the game, then send his ass home. The team should pay him the bonus to opt out for some unforeseen nagging injury. Let Pierzynski play in that meaningless exhibition.

Double crap if you were watching the still-born comeback by the Red Sox while seeing the Cub score change in the bottom of the ninth. As a pal of mine IM'd during the ninth inning: "You've gotta be shitting me! Bases loaded, game on the line and we send these three guys to bat? We deserve to lose." Pinch-hitting for Cora was asinine. Then, using Moss to pinch-run for Manny leaves you with no replacement for Lugo or Varitek. Captain or not, confidence be damned, he needed to sit his ass down in the ninth. As for the Cubs, if they were going to blow it, I'd really have appreciated it if they'd skipped the tease so I could get credit for the win--Lohse is on my fantasy squad. By the way, my league may have an unexpected mid-year opening if anyone is interested. I've offered the team to a new manager, but he has yet to except the invitation, and managing two teams is exhausting. Drop me a line if interested.

As a person that would have to travel, I get your point. On the other hand, I can drive an hour to Boston and pay $40 to see Curtis Stigers. A festival is rarely going to please everyone, but the do tend to fall into patterns. Sadly, many musicians don't do a very good job of promoting themselves. I've missed some really excellent people locally (w/in a 15 minute drive) due to poor promotion (e.g. -- John Tchicai, William Parker, Frank Lowe, Andrew Cyrille, Sheila Jordan), and nearly missed several others (Daniel Carter, Donny McCasslin, The Fringe, Ernest Dawkins' New Horizons Ensemble). I don't know what the answer is, but part of it needs to start with solving the promotion issues.

Enjoy it, but don't count it! And remember, all calories consumed on one's birthday instantly go away the next day!