TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME, WOOT!
Boy was I gone a long, long time.
My apologies-- life keeps getting more and more hectic, and there's just not that much time to write anymore. It sucks, I know. (Although it's not like I've had anything interesting to say in a very long time).
First off, let's get some quick hits out of the way:
1) I told you Audrey DIDN'T DO IT
2) Last night sure as hell best not be the last we see of Bill "TC McQueen" Buchanan
3) POTUS? !?! are you kidding me. Perhaps the Ultimate in Diamond Cutter moments-- even though Jerry and I "saw" it coming (via process of elimination). We knew it had to be him, we just couldn't believe it...crazy.
Anyway, it's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, ladies and gentlemen. That's right! OPENING DAY 2006 has already come and gone-- and though my Buccos were not triumphant, Ollie pitched one hell of a little game, and I am enthused. I won't lie, though, the more Gavin poisons my brain with cynicism and makes me think about YOUR '06 Buccos objectively, the sadder I become. But no matter! I will at least enjoy this first week of the season (so long as we don't start out like the Pens). And with Kup & Brandi coming to visit as part of Kup and Mine's 8th Annual Home Opener Extravaganza, I couldn't be more psyched about this coming Monday, when the boys come home and open up against KGbeast's Dodgers. Good stuff.
What's that? You want my EXPERT Baseball picks? Eh, sure, why the hell not!*
*Warning-- I've not given these much thought. Consider them Gut Instincts.
American League (# denotes Wild Card pick)
East
Yankees
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Orioles
Devil Rays
thoughts: The Yankees have no pitching, the Red Sox had too much turnover. The Yanks are going to score somewhere around 6 jillion runs, and everyone's feeling the Wrath of the Boss. Another Eastern Div. Pennant is in the mix. The Jays are the new Mets. I'm not impressed with their free agents. You can't just overpay middling free agents (Burnett, Ryan, I'm looking at YOU) and expect to win. Just ask the Redskins
Central
Indians
Twins (*)
White Sox
Tigers
Royals
thoughts: I don't believe in the White Sox. Even with the power of Rob Mackowiak. They've got some great arms, it's true, but they have a very "2003 Angels" feel to me-- like all those 1-run games and lucky hits are going to catch up with them. They do power the shit out of the ball, and I'm probably underestimating them, but I'm tired of everyone being all "the White Sox are going to repeat" when I'm not convinced they were even that good last year. Let's face it, they pulled a Stillers and got really hot at the really right time. Finally, I need to believe in the Injuns to believe in the Bucs, so there you go. Ps: Haffner and Sizemore are studs (in a very non-Brokeback way)
West
A's
Angels
Seattle
Texas
thoughts: talk about a fall from grace. It was only like, four years ago, that all these teams were good (and that's using "team" lightly in reference to the Rangers. Other than Blaylock and Texiera, can you even name a Ranger? Didn't think so). Now Seattle's constantly Iricho & Company, and the Angels have fallen all the way back to the pack. The A's AREN'T THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL, like everyone wants to believe all of a sudden. Though I do see Jason "nuthin' but singles" Kendall finally making the postseason. Whether or not I'll be happy for him is debatable.
NATIONAL LEAGUE (!)
East
Mets
Braves (*)
Phillies
Natty's
Marlins
thoughts: God, I just can't bring myself to pick the Braves. Not that they're worse than the Mets-- they're not. In fact, I think that the Mets are wayyyy overrated. I just don't see anyone else in the division being better. The Mets lineup is so dirty though, 3-5, that I like their chances. Billy Wagner changes them, too. Watch as I talk myself into the pick....
Central
Cardinals
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Pirates
Reds
I'll be honest: I look at this division, and I see the Cards run away with it at like, 92 wins. Everyone else feels .500. First up-- the Cards aren't as good as everyone's saying. I don't know if any team's as good as everyone in saying..it's like there are NO GREAT TEAMS this year. Which is kind of cool. If they pitch okay and Rolen is healthy, they walk to the NLCS, even with SOooooooooo Taguchi playing like, every day. Keep in mind, this is the team that made Chuck Nunez a star. The Cubs aren't that good, but I defy the herd mentality that says the Brewers are awesome. They are not. I see the Cubs treading water just long enough to get Prior and Wood back, then make a run before breaking all their fans' hearts. At least I hope that's how it works out. Bill deserves it. The Astros can't hit. Sorry, Rocket or no Rocket, I don't see them sneaking into the playoffs, AGAIN. The Bucs will win 82 games. I will stop believing this sentence once VICTOR SANTOS (he's nasty) takes the hill tonight at 8:05 ET. The Reds are the Reds. Home runs are fun.
West
Giants
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
thoughts: Someone's gotta win this ass-division, right? Why can't the Bucs play in the West? I'll roll with the Giants, because they can pitch, and it seems like His Royal Roidrage is healthy. If he's hurt-- all bets are off. That lineup blows. (Note: NOTHING would make me happier than to see Barry stink up the playoffs, again, before retiring. that would be fantastic.-- now that i've said that, pencil the G-Men in as WS Champions) The Padres are intriguing, but i don't see them doing much better than the .506 that got them into the playoffs last year. Though it could be enough, again. Jake Peavey stinks of Cy Young-- you heard it hear first, last season (look it up). I want to see Nomar suck. I want to see Clint Barmes do well. That's about all i've got for the Dodgers and Rockies.
I'm not going to pick Cy Youngs and MVPs, cuz I've decided it's just dumb. How the hell can we know now? Umm..Pujols and ARod? Probably-- why? Cuz everyone PICKS THEM NOW. No one ever stops to see who deserves it most (Papi, i'm talking to YOU, even though I hate you). Pujols deserves it all the time, though. Kid can rake. You heard it here..umm...100th?
Playoffs
Cardinals over Braves
Giants over Mets
Cardinals over Giants
Yankees over White Sox
A's over Injuns
Yankees over A's
Cardinals over Yankees (6) -- Steinbrenner then buys Team Japan, wins WS every season, cuz they're so 'scrappy'..
..and yes, i'm becoming a SABRtician-- go to www.firejoemorgan.blogspot.com true enlightening genius.
be good to each other, and PLAY BALL!
-apk
My apologies-- life keeps getting more and more hectic, and there's just not that much time to write anymore. It sucks, I know. (Although it's not like I've had anything interesting to say in a very long time).
First off, let's get some quick hits out of the way:
1) I told you Audrey DIDN'T DO IT
2) Last night sure as hell best not be the last we see of Bill "TC McQueen" Buchanan
3) POTUS? !?! are you kidding me. Perhaps the Ultimate in Diamond Cutter moments-- even though Jerry and I "saw" it coming (via process of elimination). We knew it had to be him, we just couldn't believe it...crazy.
Anyway, it's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, ladies and gentlemen. That's right! OPENING DAY 2006 has already come and gone-- and though my Buccos were not triumphant, Ollie pitched one hell of a little game, and I am enthused. I won't lie, though, the more Gavin poisons my brain with cynicism and makes me think about YOUR '06 Buccos objectively, the sadder I become. But no matter! I will at least enjoy this first week of the season (so long as we don't start out like the Pens). And with Kup & Brandi coming to visit as part of Kup and Mine's 8th Annual Home Opener Extravaganza, I couldn't be more psyched about this coming Monday, when the boys come home and open up against KGbeast's Dodgers. Good stuff.
What's that? You want my EXPERT Baseball picks? Eh, sure, why the hell not!*
*Warning-- I've not given these much thought. Consider them Gut Instincts.
American League (# denotes Wild Card pick)
East
Yankees
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Orioles
Devil Rays
thoughts: The Yankees have no pitching, the Red Sox had too much turnover. The Yanks are going to score somewhere around 6 jillion runs, and everyone's feeling the Wrath of the Boss. Another Eastern Div. Pennant is in the mix. The Jays are the new Mets. I'm not impressed with their free agents. You can't just overpay middling free agents (Burnett, Ryan, I'm looking at YOU) and expect to win. Just ask the Redskins
Central
Indians
Twins (*)
White Sox
Tigers
Royals
thoughts: I don't believe in the White Sox. Even with the power of Rob Mackowiak. They've got some great arms, it's true, but they have a very "2003 Angels" feel to me-- like all those 1-run games and lucky hits are going to catch up with them. They do power the shit out of the ball, and I'm probably underestimating them, but I'm tired of everyone being all "the White Sox are going to repeat" when I'm not convinced they were even that good last year. Let's face it, they pulled a Stillers and got really hot at the really right time. Finally, I need to believe in the Injuns to believe in the Bucs, so there you go. Ps: Haffner and Sizemore are studs (in a very non-Brokeback way)
West
A's
Angels
Seattle
Texas
thoughts: talk about a fall from grace. It was only like, four years ago, that all these teams were good (and that's using "team" lightly in reference to the Rangers. Other than Blaylock and Texiera, can you even name a Ranger? Didn't think so). Now Seattle's constantly Iricho & Company, and the Angels have fallen all the way back to the pack. The A's AREN'T THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL, like everyone wants to believe all of a sudden. Though I do see Jason "nuthin' but singles" Kendall finally making the postseason. Whether or not I'll be happy for him is debatable.
NATIONAL LEAGUE (!)
East
Mets
Braves (*)
Phillies
Natty's
Marlins
thoughts: God, I just can't bring myself to pick the Braves. Not that they're worse than the Mets-- they're not. In fact, I think that the Mets are wayyyy overrated. I just don't see anyone else in the division being better. The Mets lineup is so dirty though, 3-5, that I like their chances. Billy Wagner changes them, too. Watch as I talk myself into the pick....
Central
Cardinals
Cubs
Brewers
Astros
Pirates
Reds
I'll be honest: I look at this division, and I see the Cards run away with it at like, 92 wins. Everyone else feels .500. First up-- the Cards aren't as good as everyone's saying. I don't know if any team's as good as everyone in saying..it's like there are NO GREAT TEAMS this year. Which is kind of cool. If they pitch okay and Rolen is healthy, they walk to the NLCS, even with SOooooooooo Taguchi playing like, every day. Keep in mind, this is the team that made Chuck Nunez a star. The Cubs aren't that good, but I defy the herd mentality that says the Brewers are awesome. They are not. I see the Cubs treading water just long enough to get Prior and Wood back, then make a run before breaking all their fans' hearts. At least I hope that's how it works out. Bill deserves it. The Astros can't hit. Sorry, Rocket or no Rocket, I don't see them sneaking into the playoffs, AGAIN. The Bucs will win 82 games. I will stop believing this sentence once VICTOR SANTOS (he's nasty) takes the hill tonight at 8:05 ET. The Reds are the Reds. Home runs are fun.
West
Giants
Padres
Dodgers
Rockies
thoughts: Someone's gotta win this ass-division, right? Why can't the Bucs play in the West? I'll roll with the Giants, because they can pitch, and it seems like His Royal Roidrage is healthy. If he's hurt-- all bets are off. That lineup blows. (Note: NOTHING would make me happier than to see Barry stink up the playoffs, again, before retiring. that would be fantastic.-- now that i've said that, pencil the G-Men in as WS Champions) The Padres are intriguing, but i don't see them doing much better than the .506 that got them into the playoffs last year. Though it could be enough, again. Jake Peavey stinks of Cy Young-- you heard it hear first, last season (look it up). I want to see Nomar suck. I want to see Clint Barmes do well. That's about all i've got for the Dodgers and Rockies.
I'm not going to pick Cy Youngs and MVPs, cuz I've decided it's just dumb. How the hell can we know now? Umm..Pujols and ARod? Probably-- why? Cuz everyone PICKS THEM NOW. No one ever stops to see who deserves it most (Papi, i'm talking to YOU, even though I hate you). Pujols deserves it all the time, though. Kid can rake. You heard it here..umm...100th?
Playoffs
Cardinals over Braves
Giants over Mets
Cardinals over Giants
Yankees over White Sox
A's over Injuns
Yankees over A's
Cardinals over Yankees (6) -- Steinbrenner then buys Team Japan, wins WS every season, cuz they're so 'scrappy'..
..and yes, i'm becoming a SABRtician-- go to www.firejoemorgan.blogspot.com true enlightening genius.
be good to each other, and PLAY BALL!
-apk
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