Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Skip Caray, R. I. P.
The Skip Caray anecdote in this David O'Brien column from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution made me laugh embarrassingly loudly at my desk this afternoon, even after Craig Calcaterra of Shysterball warned his readers how good it was--and pointed out that it was most likely Chip Caray's finest hour as well.
Enjoy, folks. And rest in peace, Skip.
Enjoy, folks. And rest in peace, Skip.
Labels: Atlanta Braves, chip caray, Shysterball, Skip Caray
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Rays awesomeness watch: the numbers
With last night's win over the Indians -- their 67th win of the season -- the Rays have won more games than they did all last season, when they went 66-96.
There are 50 games to go. The Rays' magic number is 47.
There are 50 games to go. The Rays' magic number is 47.
Labels: devil rays, indians, statistics
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Rays awesomeness watch: bring on the pizza!
Sports by Brooks reports that a pizza place in Denver is offering "free pizza for the world" if the Rays win the World Series.
Last year, this same restaurant offered free pizza if the Rockies swept the Yankees in a June interleague series -- which they did -- and if an NFL team went 16-0 during the regular season -- which happened. Someone there seems to be psychic and not a particularly good businessman.
Last year, this same restaurant offered free pizza if the Rockies swept the Yankees in a June interleague series -- which they did -- and if an NFL team went 16-0 during the regular season -- which happened. Someone there seems to be psychic and not a particularly good businessman.
Labels: devil rays, pizza
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The Onion has the best baseball coverage
C.C. Sabathia, Prince Fielder Keep Imagining Each Other As Giant Talking Hot Dog, Hamburger
(Except we have to presume that Prince is actually thinking of a soy dog.)
(Except we have to presume that Prince is actually thinking of a soy dog.)
Labels: c.c. sabathia, prince fielder, the onion
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Actual Rays All-Star awesomeness
Yes, living on the West Coast makes it slightly easier to stay up until the conclusion of 15-inning baseball games.
Scott Kazmir: winning pitcher. Evan Longoria: hit crucial ground-rule double. Dioner Navarro: probably did some good stuff that I can't remember right now because I'm sleepy.
Scott Kazmir: winning pitcher. Evan Longoria: hit crucial ground-rule double. Dioner Navarro: probably did some good stuff that I can't remember right now because I'm sleepy.
Labels: all-star game, devil rays, dioner navarro, evan longoria, scott kazmir, tv
Monday, July 14, 2008
Rays awesomeness watch, All-Star edition
Tampa International Airport, earlier today.
Obviously, the best part of the sign is "AND Evan Longoria," which I hope actually is for emphasis and not just a typo on the part of whoever had to add his name.
Labels: all-star game, devil rays, sign, tampa
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Tracking team travels
Both the Cubs and White Sox use United Airlines charters for their travel needs, and United always assigns them the same flight numbers: 9904 for the Sox, 9907 for the Cubs.
And therefore, it's possible to track their flights: 9904 and 9907. Because it's a charter service, you'll see some airports that aren't normally served by United but that are closer to the hotel or stadium: Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City to meet the Royals, for example, or St. Petersburg/Clearwater International for Rays games.
And therefore, it's possible to track their flights: 9904 and 9907. Because it's a charter service, you'll see some airports that aren't normally served by United but that are closer to the hotel or stadium: Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City to meet the Royals, for example, or St. Petersburg/Clearwater International for Rays games.
Labels: cubs, united airlines, white sox
