Matthew

There are multiple reports about this so it seems likely it will happen but it makes zero sense, IMHO. The Rays are trying to win the WC and if they do, they'll face the Angels. Why make a trade that makes their path to the ALCS harder? Why make their opponent, who has won with hitting and mediocre pitching for the most part, better? I could understand if they put Kazmir on the market in November but why do it now? This is the type of crap small market teams pull all the time, building up good teams, then dumping players claiming payroll issues, and so insure they will always be second rate clubs. Baseball needs to get rid of the Florida clubs because hardly anyone in FLA gives a darn about baseball. Some other teams could be lost and baseball would be the better for it.

In the 1970's, Dylan was a "Born Again" Christian, as to his religion now, he rarely speaks of it. Though, the last time I saw his Bobness in person at Key Arena in Seattle (three years ago?), his Christianity was explicitly mentioned in the stage introduction.

i don't see them taking two of three if they trot out Wynn, Iskikawa and Fred Lewis as the 3-4-5 hitters again this weekend. Tim will have to go 8 with 1 earned run to just get the no decision tonight. Well, the Giant offense has stunk all year long, so they're use to scratching for runs, and wonders of wonders, Ishikawa hit in the clutch this week. I'm looking for wins from Lincecum & Cain, Zito's pitching very good lately, so, you never know....

Dan, you're always spreading sunshine wherever you go! I'm looking forward to this because I have yet to hear one Christmas cd that doesn't cause me to puke. I'm hoping this one is a good one.

Very cool series between the Giants & Rockies this weekend. The stars lined up for San Francisco and they have Lincecum, Zito, and Cain pitching, so I would be very disappointed if the Giants do not take at least 2 of 3. Of course, I would not complain if they swept either...

Gosh, I can't believe how hot it is here! It's 105!! I just got back from Tucson, and it's cooler there than here -- that's just messed up.

Ecstatic to take 2 of 3 at Fenway--I didn't think there was any way we were going to pull off another sweep, but this certainly puts NY in a very good position to potentially lock up the AL East over the next several weeks. And five home runs tonight--what's the current team record for most HRs in a season? Haven't glanced at the team stats lately, but I'd think that NY has a shot at setting a new mark. Most home runs by a Yankee team -- 242 in 2004. The current team has 191 with the five tonight.

I've come to this very sad conclusion: The Yankees are a very good team.

HUM: Humair, Urtreger, Michelot

Please don't fix Joe Morgan's microphone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to hear another Big Red Machine story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm inclined to agree w/ you but just remember the Mets were up by 7 games w/ 17 to play in 2007 and the Phillies won the division. Still a lot of baseball to play. Plus Zambrano is coming back, and I just think the Cardinals are a catchable team for some reason. Milton Bradley has been an unmitigated disaster though...

Finished this book today, and it was a very strange life, was Anthony Blunt's. The phrase that kept coming to my mind is "hollow man," it was like any hint of personality, or interior life disappeared in Blunt's life, and only a shell was left. If it wasn't for the fact that Blunt was a Soviet spy during WWII, there would really not be too much to say about his life. Blunt's work to transform the Courtauld Institute, and his work on Poussin, were very good accomplishments (though there's still debate on his Poussin work), but the final impression is: There's nothing there.

Well, what do I know? There been two in one season two times: 1923, 1927 (amazing! May30/31), but I must be in La La Land, I could have sworn that there was an unassisted triple play earlier this year.

That's the second one this year, has to be a record...

They got a good start, taking two of three from Seattle.

I see where Omar Minaya is coming back for the Mets. I'm scratching my head over that one, the Mets are in shambles.

Yikes! Rockies put up a 7 run sixth inning. 10-6 Rockies now.

My "superstar of the future," Nate Schierholtz, parks one for a 3-1 Giant lead. Of course, Rowand's on base in front of Schierholtz because of getting a hit, maybe I should keep trashing him for the rest of the year....

Happy birthday!

Best wishes on your birthday!

On another thread I was hoping for Rowand to sit out, who hit the clutch 3 run homer so Fred Lewis could start who pitch hit k'd with runners on 2nd and 3rd and didn't even run out of the batters box. If I never see Fred Lewis again it will be too soon. Never thought I would hate a bay area player as much as Jack Cust but Fred earned it. Did the Red Sox even play last night? all I saw on the ticker was the Jets @ Patriots score. Left field is a black hole for the Giants this year, it's an awful combination, this Lewis/Valez two-headed monster out there. Neither can field worth a darn.

I never thought of that, but you're dead on!

Nice win for the Giants last night, and of course, right after I dump on Rowand, he goes and hits a three run homer . Still, he has one of the ugliest batting stances I've ever seen. On the good side, one of my favorites, Nate Schierholtz had a nice game also, this kid has talent! Wilson was a little shaky at the end, but hey! a win is a win. It's Joe Martinez vs. Jorge De La Rosa tonight, things are looking good for my second favorite team. My first favorite team, the Mariners, stomped all over Cleveland yesterday (sorry Soulstation), so they're sneaking back into the wild card hunt, six and a half behind Boston. So, I'm holding my nose and semi-rooting for a Yankees sweep this weekend

Gosh, 6-1 Yankees and it's only the top of the second. Boston looks dead on the field.

A good way for you Yankee/Red Sox people to get into the series.