Monday, November 2, 2009

Announcers and their amazing announcements

Isn't it surprising what these sports announcers choose to comment on sometimes? I'm watching Game 6 of the World Series right now, and the last time Alex Rodriguez was up to bat, one of the announcers said, "He's homered in seven different line-up positions. Just shows his flexibility." Really? So because one day he hit a home run and he was third in the batting order, and another day he hit a home run and he was fifth in the batting order, and so on, he's flexible? Wow. Didn't know it was so easy to be flexible. It's one thing if you've got a guy who can play several different positions in the field well; that would show some flexibility. Are they just running out of things to say sometimes? Have they sung A-rod's praises so much that that's the best they can now come up with? The other day I was watching the game and I can't quite remember exactly what the announcer said, but something to the effect of, "He's got the most throws-to-home plate that have resulted in outs than any third basemen in the American League." I felt like adding, "who's between five-feet nine and five-eleven and is of at least half-European descent." I mean, really? Maybe it's just me.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

So it's been a while...

Hey all (and by that I don't just mean my one loyal follower, T.J. Tobin...but a shout-out to him, while I'm at it! You rock, dude!) I mean all of you out there who have read my blog...yes, all five of you...I'm still alive. I thought six months was enough of a hiatus and here I am, back in action. There really isn't much of a point to this post, other than to tell you that I've returned, I've risen again, like a phoenix from the flames, and there'll be lots more coming from me. So I say, welcome back to the madness, all of you. Thanks for not losing interest...unless you did. In which case I can't blame you. But I hope you'll come back...Come back or else!!! Sorry, that was a bit much. Please come back...please?