Comments on: Be It Ever So Humble…

By: Eddie Lee Whitson KO

Eddie Lee Whitson KO — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:25:55 +0000

[15.] Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO – Do you remember the old claymation show “Davey and Goliath”? Papelbon = Davey on acid

First time, long time, great post Emma. Can’t wait to check out the digs!!

By: PJ

PJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:38:03 +0000

[21] Did you get the tennis balls yet, Emma?

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By: Emma Span

Emma Span — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:11:49 +0000

[3] Heh, yeah, I realized that afterwards – Tolkein, Kubrick, and Ghostbusters all in the same post. No, I had LOTS of friends in middle school, why do you ask…

By: PJ

PJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:53:01 +0000

And I couldn’t find the pic, but Youk reminds me of Master Blaster in the face from Beyond Thunderdome. I found this, showing Youk and his “side-kick,” Pedroia…

http://www.prisonflicks.com/images/btMB2.jpg

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By: PJ

PJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:47:09 +0000

I always thought of Beckett as Conrad Cat… including the “Doh!” factor…

http://mynameisearlkress.com/weblog/conradthesailor.jpg

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By: MichiganYankee

MichiganYankee — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:46 +0000

I just noticed that Swish has the leading VORP among AL right fielders and is 4th among AL outfielders. Has anyone started up an all-star write-in campaign?

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:23:26 +0000

[16] Yes, the one and only..not sure why but that’s who first came to mind when I saw him.
Rays-Sox on tv here in the morning, hopefully another blowout where Paps stays in the pen.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:20:42 +0000

[15] From the Brady Bunch?

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:18:00 +0000

[14] Didn’t hear the Patrick interview but agree with you about the book..not sure about the direction SI is taking as havn’t seen it in years..

[10] Brilliant. Beckett is the Grinch, Youk is Shrek..so who is Papelbon?? Makes no sense but he reminds me of Sam the Butcher..

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:11:58 +0000

As for the Selena Roberts smut, the allegations sound so baseless that they aren’t even worth considering. For every unnamed source that Roberts cites, two or three on the record sources have refuted her claims. Most damning to Roberts, however, was her own interview on the Dan Patrick show in which she states that Alex increases his bench press from 100 to 310 in 6 months. Assuming that those are actually documented numbers, the premise itself if sloppy at best, but more likely dishonest.

To me, this upcoming book isn’t about Arod…it’s about Roberts. The only thing open to debate is whether Roberts is a hack journalist looking to cash in via exploitation, or something worse. In addition, I think this book exposes the direction SI has decided to take and pretty much removes any last vestige of it being a reputable magazine.

By: williamnyy23

williamnyy23 — Fri, 01 May 2009 14:05:45 +0000

[10] That’s excellent! Beckett does look like the Grinch…especially the “scene” when he turns to the “camera” and smiles his grinchly smile.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4FcHxDBel0

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:58:35 +0000

[9 Even if he's being singled out, I think it sets the nefariousness bar too high to require invention of a form of cheating to justify criticism. Cain invented murder, but that doesn’t mean Phil Spector shouldn’t go to jail.

By: Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO

Mr. OK Jazz TOKYO — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:57:35 +0000

[9] Exactly! A-Rod is obviously a weenie with a serious self-esteem problem, but he gets such crap for things that 75% of the players do (not talking about steroids here).

Say phony and cliched things? Put on an act for the press? See strippers and hookers on the road? Take the highest contract available? Not very unusual..Roberts’ book sounds like trash.

Oh, along with the greatness of watching Beckett get beat up last night, anyone catch who pinch hit for the Cubs last night? And he got a hit, first-pitch swinging. Too cool!

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:53:07 +0000

Hey, did anyone notice how much Beckett looks like The Grinch? His face, for sure. Puffy, oval face + surly eyes. His body seals the deal, with those creepy legs extending knock-kneed from a squishy-looking torso.

By: Horace Clarke Era

Horace Clarke Era — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:45:27 +0000

Hawk, assuming the pitch tipping is true. Did he INVENT it? Damn, “Bull Durham” has a scene that riffs on it, and there are dozens of stories I’ve read of pitchers with big leads giving ‘mercy’ pitches to friends in blowouts. (ERA was less an issue once.)

In other words, this may well be a case of Alex getting the ‘solo’ treatment again (just as he’s the only name leaked of 100+ from the federal file).

By: Horace Clarke Era

Horace Clarke Era — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:42:19 +0000

Lot of funny lines in the game thread. I tend to avoid them this early, too much manic during a bad game for me, but check in the morning for the laughs. Loved the Lohan Grin (bad pun) stuff.

I actually have no problem with Tex taking pitches. Obviously no rbis that way, but he needs to keep his discipline till it warms up, and my guess is he’s USED to doing that. He’ll be fine. Burnett seems as-advertised, and he’s going deep most of the time which matters a lot. I’m surprised so many people are still so down on Melky … I see parallels with Robbie’s resurgence … obviously not at same level, or with same star upside, but both were wretched last year, Robbie pulled out late summer, Melky might be doing it now. He’s a solid CF for first month. CF was NOT our worry in April, once Girardi decided Leche was better than Gardner.

And … 12-10 April. Good enough for me. Arod Watch? Stephania Bell on ESPN, who covers health issues in MLB writes:

“You have to admire the way in which Rodriguez has approached his aggressive rehab schedule, and how successful he has been so far. There really is no precedent for a baseball player to return to this level of activity this quickly following such a procedure. The test I was waiting to see — his first attempt at sliding — came and went Tuesday without incident. “

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:36:36 +0000

[4] I am so, so, so tired of the A Rod shenanigans. I’m so tired I’m finished blaming him – now I’m going to blame his tormentor, Serena Roberts. Why? For a change of pace. We’re stuck with A Rod and apparently thus stuck with the neverending story of A Rod, so best to mix it up somehow.

Plus I’d finally made my peace with the flawed individual that came to light the first Roberts go ’round. I don’t have the energy to make peace with this guy, who is on another level entirely if it’s true. So … Kill the messenger, I say. It’s easier, for now.

By: Alex Belth

Alex Belth — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:34:15 +0000

Nothing sick about enjoying a Beckett beating. Nothing at all.

Great write-up, Emma, as usual.

By: The Hawk

The Hawk — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:28:21 +0000

A nicely nuanced take on the place.

I think my favorite part of last night was watching brief highlights of Beckett getting shellacked. Sick, I know.

By: The Mick536

The Mick536 — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:24:08 +0000

Van Avery hit game winning homer two nights ago and pitched last night establishing an Elias moment. Ted Williams pitched two innings in 1940 in a pique of anger aimed at weak performances by the Sox staff. He gave up a run, finishing his career with a 4.50 era.

Good news, as Emma pointed out in her usual neat and skillful way, A.J. recovered. More good news, Beckett did not.

How about them ARod revelations? I, for one, am not tired of them yet. Another boost for Canseco, yes? No wonder he turned to the Kabala.