Brad

I read that but that was just plaiin stupid. They parlayed Dickey into one of the best catching prospects and the 11th best prospect over all, plus a prospect who could potentially be a top of the rotation pitcher. So what's wrong with that? They were probably going to finish next to last again. Reminds me of the story Ralph Kiner told when he went to see Branch Rickey about a raise after he had a good year but the Pirates finished last or near the bottom. Rickey said no to a raise and reportedly said "Ralph, we finished last with you and can finish last without you." The trade also brings to mind Graig Nettles' quip about Sparky Lyle the year after Sparky won the Cy Young when the Yankees brought in Goose Gossage: "From Cy Young to Sayonara.".

Says it all beautifully. Thanks for sharing that, Brownie. It certainly does.

As a history buff, I enjoyed it.

a little slow, plodding. Yup.

Maybe it's time to take the act to the geriatric set

I also ordered mine from CD Universe. They're supposed to ship on Friday.

They use something we call We Pay, which I never heard of. Why not use Paypal?

Well of course it's subjective. How we feel music is very subjective.

Seems like accusations more than anything else. Unless the statute of limitations has expired why are the authorities not involved. Seems like Sesame Street was quick to cut their losses like any other corporation.

They can have him. Amen.

I think that's great news. This is a definite buy for me.

Agreed. Thought it might be Tigers night but pitching is too good. They've now won as many titles in three years as the prior 60 plus. Take it anyway you can get it Congrats to Giants and their fans like Goodie. Also glad for ex Met Angel Pagan.

I can't see this going past five or six games. Giants just have to keep it close and get into Tigers bullpen. It's amazing to me they made it this far. Probably why I don't follow baseball like I did in the late 1970s and 1980s Not sure why that would matter. Your team is your team. The players come and go but the team remains.

You mean 'is it M- or VG+++?' As she's a virgin, impossible to know: the package hasn't been opened

I only have one of his albums (on Timeless), Now Is The Time. Wonderful music with a bunch of heavies like Dexter, James Clay, Herb Geller, etc.

Here's what you should think: "My team now employs a guy who could only hit singles as its hitting coach". Almost as ludicrous as when the Mets recently employed a guy who used to routinely strike out 200 times a year as their hitting coach. Magadan and Greg Jefferies were the 2 biggest "great white hope" disappointments of all my years as a Mets fan. Piece of trivia for ya: As a player with but a few games major league experience, Magadan started the game against Eckersley and the Cubs at Shea Stadium the night the Mets clinched the NL East in 1986. Refusing to be upstaged, Mex forced Davey Johnson to put him into the game in the top of the 9th (replacing a 3 singles (did I really need to point this out) in 3 AB's Magadan) so that he could be on the field for the impending celebration. Once a party animal, always a party animal! Mags' problem was he replaced a legend. I didn't see his career as disappointing, just not as good as it could have been. He had a beautiful swing but let's face it he wasn't your prototypical first baseman. There was no other place they could put him. Another piece of trivia: he's Lou Pinella's cousin. Jeffries was in a difficult position. He was a wunderkid but the players didn't really accept him. He had a rough time in NY. He could have been a great player, a great Met but it didn't work out. A hitter without a position. Good doubles hitter. Bounced around after he left Mets.

I know, it's completely stupid how these experts go on about the Cardinals. You'd think they were the team that easily won their division, racked up 94 wins, had the better ERA, had more saves, more shut outs, gave up fewer earned runs. It's true, the West Coast teams never get the props the teams from East & Midwest do, and I don't care what you guys say, it's true. They probably go on about them because although they are generally no world beaters in the regular season, they are lethal in the post season (at least since 2006). Although I want the Giants to win, I don't think they will and that Cards will repeat.

Yes!

The Desmond is sold.

NO WAY! Couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy -- is there anyone left who he did not throw under the bus? He inherited a mess that wasn't of his making. Unfortunately, he wasn't the right guy for the team. Ownership should take some blame here. It made the division races meaningful. I'M BAAAAAAACCKK! Not really, but at least I can give a shit again. As I predicted. Welcome back.

I don't think the one game play in between the Wild Cards is that bad because as Jim said there will be drama. The other alternative would be to make it a best of three but then the calendar might become an issue, unless you start the season a few days earlier. However, it is fairer,

I actually can see the Rangers winning on Friday as I believe Darvish is starting and Os starters are not lined up ideally. If it wasn't for the second WC, the Rangers loss would rank among the greatest collapses in history along with the Phillies, Mets, Red Sox and Braves. If Rangers win tomorrow, they avoid that but if not.....

There was another bio of Tadd years ago but it sold out quickly and I was never able to find a copy.

I guess we're down to who wins the West and the East. The Yankees seem to have ad there; just don't think the Red Sox can put up any serious competition. In the West different story. Who knows how that will shake out? I really can't see the Rangers being swept. Speaking of the Sox, it sounds like Bobby V is managing his two last games so I guess we'll see Dan back pretty soon