The High Heat

Last I saw him he was the top FBI agent in 'The Town'.

Milton...er,umm...Delmon Young has gotten a 7-game suspension for his drunken rampage.

The Angels released Bobby Abreu to make room for top prospect Mike Trout. The Nationals have also called up a top prospect, one Bryce Harper. The Mets pitching got a little thinner with Mike Pelfry needing TJ surgery. And while rehabbing a wrist injury, Carl Crawford has injured his elbow. Jacoby Ellsbury could get back before he does.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/04/tigers-release-brandon-inge.html Brandon Inge's time in Detroit is over. He's been released. Man played some pretty good D on the hot corner for the Tigers.

I know a guy named Randy Horne!

Radio Cure was the first song I took to in my first few listens of YHF, a great and under-acknowledged song.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120425&content_id=29638044&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Yankees lose Pineda for the season because of a torn shoulder. Good thing Pettitte is on the way back.

Delirious Nothing! - Nothing! I tried to do today worked out - to the point where I couldn't muster up the desire to beat my face into the proverbial brick wall. Nothing like having a bad day before having to go to work.

The only thing keeping Adrian Gonzalez from feeling like he's still in San Diego is the lack of a decent bullpen.

That last pitch was a ball and Ryan's swing looked well-checked, but whatever. It's in the books - 21st perfect game in MLB history.

Good news for Chicago baseball: White Sox pitcher Phillip Humber has just finished off a perfect game against Seattle.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/04/red-sox-acquire-marlon-byrd-from-cubs.html The Red Sox pick up Marlon Byrd from the Cubbies. Somehow I don't think this move solves too many of their problems. Byrd is smoking the ball at a .070 clip.

My local record store said most of their Record Store Day releases did not come in. Great.

If there is one musician that personifies the common denominator of what kind of music I like it's Levon Helm. RIP to the man who is the roots of rock 'n' roll. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO-nwWOb098

Being a fan of The Band (especially Levon) and drummers, this is a real downer for me. Quite a unique talent and voice. R.I.P. Mr. Helm

Last night against the Angels Bartolo Colon threw 38 consecutive strikes, 36 of which were fastballs. Either the Angels are over-thinking or they have offensive issues.

It's a shame that such great parks feature routinely bad teams, though things are looking promising for the Royals. Also: Ivan Rodriguez will announce his retirement today. He'll always be remembered for his dominating Rangers days, but I'll never forget Pudge's year with the Marlins. He was the driving force behind their 2003 championship season.

Because we can understand and wrap our minds around the themes of those songs. Even Dylan doesn't know what all that wonderful shit he put out in the '60's was all about!

I know they suck, but I want to go to the Pirates' stadium. That place looks awesome on the tv.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120414&content_id=28675690&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb "The Beard's" season may be getting cut completely off, facing possible TJ surgery. Also, in the absence of Jacoby Ellsbury, the Red Sox are taking applications for a part-time centerfielder. Begin your regimented training immediately.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/04/indians-to-sign-johnny-damon.html Johnny Damon is on the verge of signing with the Indians, yet another team he always wanted to play for.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/04/white-sox-acquire-jose-castro.html Kenny Williams has just acquired Castro! He sure is a hoot!

With this and Ian Kinsler's new $15M per, what the hell is Cano going to get paid? $20M per season?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/mike-wallace-60-minutes-star-interviewer-dies/2012/04/08/gIQAdKiq3S_story.html

Watching CBS Sunday Morning, Charles Osgood broke the news of 60 Minutes icon, Mike Wallace's death. R.I.P. to a tv legend.