It's in the upper 30s here now, dropping to around 30 over night. The problem for us is that our house has no insulation and is very drafty. As a result, it's hotter inside in the summer, and colder inside during the winter. Not a good combo.
But I wonder if my brother is in the main press box in St. Louis tonight, which likely has heat, or if he's in an auxiliary press box, which would be outdoors.
For the record, I'm in the auxiliary box. We have five writers in the main box and, to borrow from Gale Sayers, I Am Sixth. The main box doesn't have heat, and it's possible it may be a bit warmer here in the aux box down the right field line, since I'm under an overhang. Also, I have a warm luxury box write behind me for after the game. Detroit was actually colder because of the wind. And rain.
No first baseman in the league fields as many grounders and runs them to first rather than tossing the ball to the pitcher. Pujols leads the league in 3-unassisteds.
Albert Pujols had 110 assists this year, third most among major league first baseman. Only Adrian Gonzalez and Justin Morneau had more. Pujols had the highest range factor of any regular NL first baseman, although I assume that's a factor of the Cardinal pitchers not striking out many.
First of all, walking two guys and then committing a two-run error probably deserves "earned runs" on some level. But why was Zumaya charged for 1 earned run on that play?
If Zumaya was throwing to second, you would have to assume that there would have been first and third with one out. Then Eckstein would have scored on Rolen's grounder.
So, if the pitcher is throwing to third base and makes an error and the runner who was running to third scores, the pitcher is charged with an earned run...?
For some reason, the University of Montana decided to be a real jerk back in the 1920s and not let a team in the same conference with them have the same nickname.
Not that there have been any Grizzlies in California since the 1800s.
52 Ouch. But really Bob, U of M really hasn't benefit from the name, considering UCLA has won the Tournament more times than UM has even been there. Plus, our new coach is named Tinkle.
ESPN Stat:
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 1 winner: St Louis
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 2 winner: Detroit
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 3 winner: St Louis
The 1934 and 1968 Game 4 WS winners both went on to lose the series. vr, Xei
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Orange alert - Player needs double for cycle
Red alert - Player need single for cycle
If a player needs a home run for the cycle, the level of the alert varies depending upon the determination of the Cycle Detection Warning System, which is headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
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Much to JoeyP's disgust.
I really should be writing.
For a few years, the 1984 homer off of Gossage was Gibson's signature homer.
1988 Gibson, of course. I wonder if "1983 Pinetar" and "2006 Pinetar" will enter the lexicon...
Come to think of it, Eckstein should get his own principle
That makes more sense, though like I said, Zumaya clearly deserved to be assigned responsibility for those runs.
good point
In the photo of me, I am wearing a UCLA baseball cap. It's an old one. The new ones have the same style B, but they are a lighter blue now.
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Your nieces and nephews are cute, pero no puedo decir que hay much of a family resemblance...
Wow, I would have sworn that was a Boston B
The UCLA B and the Boston B are pretty close.
The nieces and nephews are all one big happy mixed family.
Plus, there's the whole Bruins connection too...Hmmm...
Not that there have been any Grizzlies in California since the 1800s.
But Larry Krystowiak was injured.
But at least the football team is good, right?
I think you UCLA folks need to be a little more creative and make up your own stuff, instead of plagiarizing everyone else.
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 1 winner: St Louis
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 2 winner: Detroit
1934, 1968, 2006: WS Game 3 winner: St Louis
The 1934 and 1968 Game 4 WS winners both went on to lose the series. vr, Xei
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