Snarky, yes, but oddly not mocking. Almost sentimental, and oddly compelling perhaps because Griffey is the NL’s best right-fielder this year? I can’t believe I’m linking to the Onion, and not because it’s ha-ha.
Funny
Here’s a Unique Ballpark Promotion…
And they say the baseball demo is aging. . .
Steroids and Bowling
Must reading for those interested in sports and steroids.
HUMMIN’ SLOWED BY STRUMMIN’
Guitar video game hurt Zumaya’s arm
I’ve watched people play this game in Best Buy, and it sure looks like fun. Good to know it wasn’t the 233 100 mph or faster fastballs he threw that did him in.
Is a Cubs title in the cards?
Jeff Passan – MLB – Yahoo! Sports
I guess I should make Jeff Passan a category. He’s consistently right about things, writes well and is sometimes, like in this comic look at recent Cubs’ history, very funny.
I’m not sure what to make of Soriano moving to center field. After the initial reluctance he seemed to adjust to left field. He’s fast enough to chase stuff down out there, so I suspect it could work (with some miscues).
As for the money, it’s funny. None of it makes any rational sense. Maybe the Cubs got better this week, maybe not, but at least the scratch is going to the performers.
Baker can’t close door on Dempster
The center of this story seems to be Dempster pulling his pants down on the mound to show Corey Koskie the bruise on his butt, the result of a Koskie comebacker. But it’s played so low key I’m having a hard time buying it. Did Ryan Dempster moon Corey Koskie this past Tuesday night? Who has video?
Names change, drugs remain — Affidavit starts witch hunt
BostonHerald.com – MLB Coverage:
Clever stuff, and makes me feel a little dirty.
BTW, does baseball really need to save itself? Haven’t these steroid allegations been out there for a few years now? Did anybody think that testing was going to make the game totally clean? Aren’t millions of people going out to the ballyard in every major league city? Isn’t everyone making so much money they aren’t even discussing the possibility of a strike/lock out when the basic agreement expires after this season?
That’s all. For now.
Ps. I found the Boston Herald link through deadspin.com.
One Night At The Trop – Deadspin
One Night At The Trop – Deadspin
The link takes you to a music video shot by the Gawker media critic at the Trop this past Wednesday. It’s funny.
Idiots Write About Sports
Cogent analysis of the A’s rotation this week from someone who pays attention.