I punted this one. After the last two games with the Angels, I needed a break. So, I elected not to watch it. Besides, after watching Old Timers’ Day for two hours, I could not, in good conscience, park myself in front of the tube for another three hours to watch baseball…it being a Saturday afternoon and me being a husband and a father. So, instead of watching this game, I took the family out for dinner, some ice cream, and a quick walk to the park.
From what I can tell…now…this game was a beauty for Mike Mussina – and not a good one for Jered Weaver.
For me, that’s great to see.
The more I read “Living on the Black” the more I’m learning to appreciate Mussina. So, it’s nice to see him continue this dream season for him.
And, I really dislike Jered Weaver. He’s never done anything to bring this on. In fact, I really don’t know that much about him – outside of what I read about him in Baseball America back when he was in college. I just know that he always reminds me of his brother, Jeff, in terms of the way he looks, wears his hair, and carries himself on the mound. And, because I cannot stand Jeff Weaver, I have now carried over my dislike to Jered Weaver (as well). Logical? No, not really. But, I’m just being honest.
Of course, in addition to the starting pitchers involved – and which one did well and which one did poorly – finding out the outcome of this game was great because…hey, let’s face it, the Yankees really, really, really, needed a win.
It seems like it’s been a long time since the last one.
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August 2nd, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Guess the Yankees weren’t too distracted by OTD… and Mussina wasn’t thrown off by an “atypical” circumstance, either…
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:45 pm
And, I really dislike Jered Weaver. He’s never done anything to bring this on. In fact, I really don’t know that much about him – outside of what I read about him in Baseball America back when he was in college. I just know that he always reminds me of his brother, Jeff, in terms of the way he looks, wears his hair, and carries himself on the mound. And, because I cannot stand Jeff Weaver, I have now carried over my dislike to Jered Weaver (as well). Logical? No, not really. But, I’m just being honest.
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holy crap i feel the same way
August 2nd, 2008 at 11:16 pm
LOL…so, it’s not just me Corey!
~~~Guess the Yankees weren’t too distracted by OTD~~~
Nope. Not this time. Glad they were not.
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 am
That ice cream spot sounds interesting. Could you please tell me more about it?
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:31 am
Well, for one, when you walk into it, the smell of “sweets” will almost knock you over. But, it’s not cheap.
Two small cups of ice cream will run you $7.49
Granted, you can put as much toppings on them as you want…and, well, given the price of milk…maybe that’s the going rate these days?
August 3rd, 2008 at 9:50 am
Sounds about right Steve, and I’m smack dab in middle America. Anything besides Dairy Queen seems to run about that much here.
August 3rd, 2008 at 10:56 am
LOL – I must be getting old – everything seems expensive these days!
August 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 am
Thanks for the info. I’ll check out one of the NY area stores when I get a chance