The High Heat

True, but his assests were more along the lines of endurance, hand-eye cooirdination and dexterity rather than the tradtional speed and strength skills. With all things being equal the average baseball player could out-run, out-power Rose; but the difference with Pete Rose was determination. "You're not going to beat me. In the end, I will win," was pretty much his mindset. That stubborness to beat the odds led to his downfall.

Sox cut Lugo.

Absolutely.

Here's a refreshing story: Clay Zavada

You got it. While other players got tired or hurt, Pete was on it. Every pitch, every play, every second, Pete Rose was ready to take advantage of ANY opportunity to get ahead of the competion. They didn't call him "Charlie Hustle" because he could dance.

The Rack on Tour

Thanks for the rim shot. I dedicate that joke to all the Youth in Asia.

Sure it's similar, but Pete's competitiveness was relentless (from ST to the last pitch of the year, he was non-stop gaining an edge on the rest of the field), which, of course, is what brought him down. Have you ever heard Mike Schmidt telling the difference Pete made to both Schmidt's career and to the Phillies rise from division winner to World Champs? He says neither happens without the prescence of Pete Rose. And no, the HOF doesn't OWE Rose a spot, but he did earn one ~ as a player. I'm quite sure he'll never get it, and that does not bother me.

Sept. '04: Raleigh, Memorial Auditorium March '06: Chapel Hill (2nd show), on UNC campus Aug. '06: Raleigh ~ Tweedy Solo, Museum of Art Feb. '08: Philly (Upper Darby), Tower Theater Aug. '08: Cary, NC, Kokoa Booth Amph. Don't know why I didn't go before '04; been heavy into Wilco since '99. I gather I missed something special with Bennett and Tweedy playing together. Not much of a fan of concerts, mostly because of large crowds of drunkards turn me off. But I do love Wilco shows, though!

Ray LaMontagne would like to dedicate his next song to Meg's t-shirt.

Sounds like a dead ringer.

Me thinks Bud was a wee bit embarassed the tie game happened in Milwaukee. -I had the unfortunate displeasure to have Gaylord Perry come to my high school 20 years ago to share his baseball stories and sign autographs. He used stories that actually happened to some Yankee players in the 50's or '60's, placing himself in Billy Martin's role; then he signed cards without looking any one of us in the eye. The guy is a bullshit artist. I've never liked him, but I think his reputation as a cheater has probably been blown way out of proportion. He didn't use the spitball as much as we've been led

I overheard two little girls (6 or 7 years old maybe) talking about MJ yesterday. They were reeling off song titles and what he wore in certain videos, and then one says, "Hey, remember the video for 'Smooth Criminal?" At first I thought it was unusual for kids their age to know these things, but then I realized I knew most of Elvis' work at the time of his death, which was a month before my seventh birthday.

That's just poetry, plain and simple. You have a way with words, son, especially prepositional phrases. Please make your sign-off your permanent signature. We need a little old school hip hop nostalgia around here.

Is it no coincidence that the NL dominated while Pete Rose was an All Star and ever since the end of his hey day the AL has dominated? Despite being an asshole, Pete Rose was the ultimate competitor on the field. There is probably nobody in sports today coming close to having that kind of pride in performance and winning. That being said, the commissioner is once again reviewing his application for reinstatement. I wouldn't mind him getting a spot in the HOF as a player, but I'd rather not have him back on or near the field again.

I wanted to watch the ASG, then I remembered Buck & McCarver call for Fox. I can't stand more than an inning of them, especially McCarver and his constant "Mmm...mmm." As far as home feild advantage for the post-season, Billy Ripken has the idea that the league with the best inter-league record should determine home field advantage (to give inter-league some other purpose other than $$$). His Golden Boy brother Cal seconded the idea, therefore credit for the idea transfers to Cal automatically.

Mexican league players get caught with some seriously corked bats.

Poor Places ~ for the last five years. I used to always think (about the things people take seriously but shouldn't) "I don't care," but I replaced it with "It makes no difference to me." Therefore, the song stays in my head, especially that line.

Pedro's coming back for no other reason than to get 100th loss and drive his career ERA over 3.0. Philly will get about 6 starts out of him.

Pussy Galore

I'll guess Carlos Pena.

Jay Bruce had been in a slump, so Dusty Baker benched him for a few games. His first night back in the starting lineup he has to face Johan Santana. Forgetting that Bruce broke his wrist in this game, is bringing back a struggling left-handed hitter in to face the toughest left-handed pitcher in baseball the smartest thing Baker could have done?

Acta gets canned!

Letterman is Craig Ferguson's boss, so will Paul want to know why Ferguson is allowed to refer to Paul as this:

Pooseye Kat