Matthew

Actually, I found the baseball in the "Steroid Era" to be dull, it was like everyone was playing in the Earl Weaver style, and that didn't cut it for me. Warning Old Geezer Talk: It think the best baseball quality was how the game was played in the 1980s. You had power and speed, great players that had yet to bulk up -- it was a wonderful game to watch way back when. Let me pull my pants up to my arm pits now...

Happy Birthday!

Speaking of Donna, a very nice interview on Dead.net that's worth reading.

The only music that made it's way out, (as of right now) is the aud of Zeppelin's part. Funny story, someone posted on the comment section of Dime of that aud recording that they went to see Squire/Emerson, and then left right afterward and never saw LZ. Kids!

I've been going back-and-forth about this box for a year now. I have the SBDs of the shows, and they do sound very good to my ears. Plus, I know that Norman likes to "fiddle" with the music at times, but still, the completist in me would like to have a set -- there are limits though of what I would do to get one. But, you're right, I haven't heard the music so it does give me food for thought.

Went for $310, which is a good buy right now. There's a promo up for sale now.

Darn, I almost got a Complete Fillmore West off ebay at my limit price -- lost to some last second sniper.

I'm looking for The Grateful Dead Fillmore West 1969 10 CD Box Set, and I'm willing to trade some Mosaics for it. Willing to trade a combination of these Mosaics: J.J. Johnson Anita O'Day Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band Classic Capital Jazz Sessions HRS Sessions The boxes have usual self ware but cds and booklets are in great shape (I do keep care of my stuff). The Dead set also needs to have the bonus cd and be in great condition. PM me if interested. PS: If you could post here first then PM me, that would be great.

Albert Pujols, I must admit, is a surprise to me -- he's such a talent, he doesn't need to juice up. Least surprising: Brady Anderson. Yeah, those 50 homers in 1996 came off skill.

Its also being reported that "several" high-profile Yankees will be named also. That leaves me hoping that at least a few Red Sox players, past or present, will be identified as well, because otherwise there will be Yankee fans pointing to the fact that Mitchell never resigned from the Board of Directors of the Red Sox and say that it resulted in a biased report. Personally I think its bullshit but Selig and Mitchell foolishly allowed him to keep his position when the appearance of impartiality is crucial to the acceptance of the report. As for Roger, there were certainly more than a few rumors, and he did go from the pudgy "twilight of his career" to a remarkable resurgence (and a huge gain in his physique). The question now is, how does it effect his Hall of Fame candidacy, since its pretty clear he's through playing? According to the report, he received steroids from the trainer while he was a Yankee and "before" - was that before period when he was with Toronto or with Boston? It kind of makes sense that it was Toronto - Duquette's comments stung, Roger knew he had to improve his fitness to get back on top, steroids were all over the game, its hardly surprising if he started using at that point. You could make a good argument that if the steroid report is true, and if he started in Toronto, then there would have to be a serious re-evaluation of his career and HOF credentials. I don't think Roger was a sure fire HOFmer when he left Boston. PS: New dog Dan?

Looks like the Mitchell bloodbath is starting: Roger is going down......

I read that Fukudome has been compared to J.D. Drew. As soon as I read that I heard Matthew & Noj snickering. One site noted he hit a little lighter in Japan than Godzilla (the Yankee) and is a little older than when Matsui made his US debut. So I suppose that comparison might be fair, as long as you don't include the baggage. The Astros for Tejada looks deal looks like a lot of junk, though I say that without cracking the Prospectus so it's ill informed. But it almost looks like it's factored in that he made the Mitchell report. He could put up some pretty heady numbers hitting in that dopey lil' ballpark. As for Rowand, while I can't imagine he'll be experiencing many wins anytime soon, he's a west coast guy, and he'll have a lot of money to spend in a beautiful town. There are worse things than to be young & rich in San Francisco. Fukudome like JD? $5.00 says JD goes on the DL first, and double if JD does it in spring training. I bet Drew is milking his grand slam for all it's worth this winter. Loser.... I'm always in mid-season form when it comes to JD.

I would hope that Houston at least looked at the Mitchell Report before trading for Tejada, if not, they might be regretting that trade tomorrow evening...

You know, talking about Led Zeppelin on this thread is making me miss Mnytime... again.

I doubt that the aud tape is going to be still up this evening, word to out that sites are starting to pull it down. So if you want it, move now.

I know "somebody" whose listened to this aud and says it doesn't sound half bad. I'll have to get the cd/dvd when it comes out.

It doesn't surprise me but I think that the writers are just looking for something to report. I am kind of surprised that they can't sweeten the deal with a fourth prospect to get it done, but maybe there's a chance of a really terrific Christmas present in the next two weeks. Thats what Felger said last night, he thinks the Twins are trying to bait the yankees back into the deal and are using the Sox. He also said which is a good point , if the Sox really want to complete this deal they would just put in lester with ellsbury and prospects. That should get the deal done . Felger also said that Masterson is really just a middle relief guy ???.....I thought this guy was suppose to be a future ACE ? I wonder if the Yankees are thinking about how high their payroll can go. With ARod's salary, then Santana's, plus the re-signings, their payroll has to be sky-high, even for them. I'm also think everyone is waiting for the Mitchell report to come out tomorrow. Any signing will take second place to that for awhile.

I have my computer set so all backgrounds are black, even internet site. The Organissimo is very cool looking in black.

Ha! Just so. gdogus: Dude! Welcome back!

Re: Pigpen. I know, I know, I tend to bash Pigpen way too much. I hereby resolve that in the year of 2008, I, Matthew, will not say a discouraging word about Pigpen. My days of dumping on the poor guy will be ending, and I will even strive to listen to his music with a more attentive ear.

Went to get my mail today, and Lo! what do I find but The Deadhead's Taping Compendium Volume 1. Good gravy, but there's a ton of stuff in this, and interesting stuff at that. Was able to get a pristine copy of $20.00 -- I'm going to be digging this one a lot over the years.

My two are: Steve Lacy / Roswell Rudd Quartet: Early and Late Perry Robinson: The Soul in the Mist.

My two favorites: Sea and Sand & The Kids Are Alright.

Amazon.com has the street date as December 20 -- hopefully 2007.

It's always said in her defense that they didn't have proper monitors for her, so she couldn't hear herself. (Have I set up a joke or what?) She sure did alright on Elvis's "Suspicious Minds" and the Pure Jerry release (Warner, 3/18/78.) Okay, the defense rests. But yeah, there's some damning evidence out there. I think that it is interesting how much better Donna sounded with the Jerry Garcia Band than with the Dead. It's also interesting to hear how much better at times Jerry Garcia was with the JGB than the Dead... Listened to DP 4 tonight. I know people rave about this one, but I was underwhelmed. Didn't think Dark Star was all that much, and Lovelight? When McKernan went into his rap, I went and folded my laundry.