David HK

I am witcha there, Mr. Gumby. Didn't want Tulo in the first place, as we're not close enough to hold off the rest of the contenders. And I SURELY don't want Reyes and that massive $$ load for a declining player. Unless we can get a soon-to-be-ready C prospect or understudy- for the coming seasons, of course, (and yes, a live arm for the BP) I don't want anything on the shopping list for contending this season.

How about that young first baseman they've got over there? Ummm... Parmagiana? Parmaloo? Oh, wait. Never mind.

Cripes, it's terrible that a 6 run lead feels scary when our bp guys get in.

It's hard to type, cuz I have to watch bullpen innings between my fingers like at a Friday the 13th movie.

Wow, it's a hitting party! Hicksie nearly banged that one over Uncle Beltran. Good start today, boys. It's nice to see the shoe on the other foot for a change, especially given the way we rolled over for the Yanks for so many years!

Well, that includes getting the guy over to third..... pffft.

Wow, nearly a spectacular catch- but glad it's a doink double! Come on, boys, let's add some on!

Just wondering- are people in car commercials the most stupid people on the planet? Or would that be buffalo wild wings commercial people?

Yikes- what a shot! I was thinking, 'too high, too high...' Well done, young man!

Late to the party, but- Come on, boys, let's moider dem Yanks!

A lot of folks on this site have been harping on this issue all season. Why there hasn't been positive movement all year long is just dumbfounding. When we broke camp with Boyer and Thompson in the pen, I thought, who the H are these guys? What are they doing here? And the Stauffer experiment, sheesh! It's like the FO spent time putting together as many pieces as they could in all the other areas, then got tired and took a season-long nap when it came time to deal with the BP. "Ah, heck with it, we'll just go with these guys, I need to lie down for a while," I can practically hear TR saying. As surprising as this year has been, and as fortunate as we fans are to have been enjoying this unexpected ride, that BP has been standing out like a fart in church, all year long. With our too often stagnant offense, we can't afford to just give away winnable games like we've been doing all year. If a deal for BP help was ever going to happen, I think it should have been done long ago. At this late stage, we may be getting into a bidding war for a decent arm There are decent options out there for a bridge to Perky land. But at this point, with as many games as have been wasted, and seeing how the A's and Angels handled us coming out of the break, I don't want to give up the farm for a rental this year. Clippard, et.al., at a decent price or not at all. If we don't get one of those guys listed above, I won't be too disappointed. I'm not calling the season over yet, but I've got a feeling we're going to feel the coming back to earth sensation soon. So please, no Ramos for Capps repeats this year, if you please. Hm. Just wondering- if it's a coincidence Bull Pen and Batting Practice share the same initials...

Hayden Smith- spent some time with the NY Jets as well as playing in English Premire league. 6'6", 260

Argh- Twins in a meaningful game, + USA vs. Samoa in Pacific Nations Cup rugby. (Espn 3, by the way, starting in 5 minutes). It's a good day for staying home and enjoying the sporting life-- but duty calls, dang it. Go Twinkies! Go Eagles!

Crrrunch... oops...

Have to leave soon to teach a Kinder class... rocking' some 3 Little Pigs roleplaying today. But in a good mood! Just peeking at the schedule, and noticing there's not another Pelfrey start 'til next Wednesday! Thank you, All-star break! Now let's go get 'em today, Twinks! Oops, all sentences with exclamation points. Is that the same as all caps?

I think you just answered your own question- Heat index of 105 means those beans are already cooked, saving you a key step. Pop that can! Enjoy them beans and a ball game! Or maybe that can can pop itself, saving yet another step...

So, as I'm having a snack during the game yesterday, what do I discover? A Dorito shaped like home plate! It's a sign! A sign, I tell you!! There's a good second half ahead- just like that Doritos bag, who knows what it will contain?!? OK, well, the logo, that was tech. But the chip- that was a sign!

That's why they're so rarely seen...

This is such a nice year of getting nice things that we've been missing for too long now. It feels so.... fresh!

I love a good Gobi, the one with the caramel sauce...

Wow! Woo- hoo!! I'm glad he's on our team! The question always remains, tho-- why do opposing pitchers ever throw anything above the belt to our guy? I'm glad they still do... Way to go, All-Star-- good start to the 2nd half!

Congrats to the boys in pinstripes PJ's on a great, albeit totally unexpected first half! After the past few years of drudgery, it's like a springtime morning, blossoms fresh on the breeze. But--- there's a whiff of something else in the air... Now, this is a major-league base-ball jersey. So is this. Classic, dignified. Flowing script, pinstripes evoking the glory days of the greatest game. Now, this on the other hand--- looks like something you have to argue with your 3 year old to put on at 9 PM on a summer evening, with the sun still high in the sky. "NO! I'm not wearing my pajamas! It's still light out!" This is just dreck. I know, I know, revenue streams and all. Have to keep 'em buying the new gear. But does it have to look so horrid? Thoughts?