Weekly Random Thoughts On The Yankees
The Yankees went 5-1 this week (I seem to have forgotten who their sole loss was against) and are now 17-11, mere percentage points ahead of Boston in the AL East.The Yankees start a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. Wednesday and Thursday's game are on ESPN and ESPN2, respectively, so all my Red Sox friends are welcome to come over and watch the Yankees win.
A Few Words On The Antichrist Johnny Damon
I don't understand all the hate that gets directed Johnny Damon's way. I don't remember Red Sox fans calling him a traitor when he came to Boston from Oakland.Johnny Damon is receiving thirty percent more money from the Yankees than what Boston was willing to pay him. Quick question: would you work for your rival for a thirty percent pay increase? If not, you're a moron. Damon may have been an Idiot, but he's definitely no moron.
That said, as I told Rebecca from Girl's Gone Child earlier this week, if Derek Jeter ever jumped ship, I would be furious and foaming at the mouth. But you know what? I highly doubt that will ever happen. George Steinbrenner will not let that happen. That's the difference between the two teams.
In closing, here are some more traitors for you: Bronson Arroyo, Mark Bellhorn, Orlando Cabrera, Alan Embree, Derek Lowe, Pedro Martinez, Doug Mientkiewicz, Kevin Millar, Bill Mueller, Pokey Reese, Curtis Leskanic, Dave Roberts, and Mike Myers (Doug Mirabelli was also a traitor until last Monday). All were members of the 2004 World Series team. All are now gone.
And If You Aren't Tired Of Me Going On And On About Sports Yet (But At Least This Has Nothing To Do With The Yankees)
I finally posted something over at Draft Day Suit. It's a cynical look at why the Houston Texans were wise not to pick Reggie Bush.Dave Pirner Lives
I'm probably the last person on Earth that cares about this band, but Soul Asylum will be releasing a new album, The Silver Lining, on 07.11.06. Jefitoblog has posted the first single, Stand Up And Be Strong.Sunday Morning Hangover
Here are some of the more interesting/entertaining posts I've come across this week:- Dave takes a look at pain charts and creates other helpful charts.
- Dave takes the Dummies books to the next level (I don't usually double-dip, but both of those entries were hilarious).
- Emily learns it's not a good idea to let her dirty laundry accumulate.
- Freezio examines the psychedelic world of a preschooler.
- Lucinda uncovers rejected revisions to What to Expect The Toddler Years (this is one of the funniest things I've read in some time).
Mother's Day Bloggect
If you haven't been following Kara's Mother's Day Bloggect, you've missed these great Mother-related posts:- Beyond First Impressions: May is for Mothers
- Cheeky's Hideaway: Mother. There Is No Other. Like Mother. So Treat Her Right.
- Home On The Fringe: Mom, as you can see, some things NEVER change.
- It's Not All Mary Poppins: Musings on Motherhood
- MetroDad: In Praise of All Mothers!
- Misfit Hausfrau: Mom
- Motherhood Uncensored: A Tribute to Mothers of the Southern Persuasion
- Mr. Big Dubya: Moms
- Pet Cobra: In Her Slipstream
- Sarah And The Goon Squad: Mommies and Mommy's Mommy
- Suburban Misfit: You'll always be 'baby' to me
