I’ve always wanted to give a running diary a try, and considering the facts that I have the night off, a full bag of Trader Joes cheddar puffs at my disposal and tonight’s game probably won’t last too long, this seems like the perfect chance.
So sit back, grab some cheddar, put on your anti-McCarver headphones and enjoy a game that started two days ago…
5:39: Just for the hell of it, I just Googled McCarver. The second option that shows up is a site called shutuptimmccarver.com.
Man, life really must have sucked before Al Gore invented the internet.
5:43: Can someone please teach Grant Balfour a changeup. Thanks.
5:47: It only took them two days, but the Phillies finally regained the lead.
5:49: Smooth move by the directors of “Yes Man” to prominently feature Murray from “Flight of the Conchords” in their previews. Would I pay $9.50 to go see another crappy Jim Carrey film that’s supposed to teach me a life lesson? No.
Will I spend $9.50 to watch Murray in any movie? Probably. Will I be singing “Leggy Blonde” the rest of the night? Yes.
5:56: I’m not going to pretend to be a Grant Balfour expert, but Buck got my wheels turning when he mentioned that he used to be a Brewer. Turns out Milwaukee traded him in 2007 after he made only three appearances.
You think the Brewers wish they had him at the back of their bullpen this year instead of Eric Gagne? Speaking of Gagne, why doesn’t anyone ever ask the steroids question when it comes to his diminished skills? Canadians always get off easy.
6:00: Congratulations to free-agent-to-be Rocco Baldelli for adding a few million to his next contract with one swing! And we’re all tied at three.
6:02: Any National League starter who butchers a bunt attempt next season should automatically be shown tape of J.P. Howell (an A.L. reliever) laying down a perfect bunt.
6:04: Random commercial question: if your roommate brings home a triple-steak burrito from Taco Bell, you have to make him sleep on the couch right? I mean it’s either couch or bathroom, he can choose.
6:10: Little league coaches all across America have got to be cringing at that replay of Bartlett getting nailed at home. If he’s not so lackadaisical rounding third you have to think he scores.
And just as I’m typing that line, B.J. Upton gives a pretty pedestrian effort on Pat Burrell’s shot to center. Looks like the Rays are really suffering from that move to a Deleware hotel.
6:11: Speaking of Delaware, I can only hope that one of the Rays had the comedic chops to bust out a Wayne Campbell impersonation as the team bus pulled into its new hotel. “Hi. I’m in Delaware.”
6:20: Petey Feliz with an RBI single to give Philly the lead again, which has got to have Giants fans all over the country throwing up their cheddar puffs. Ask any Giants fan, ANY ONE, what to do with Feliz and they’ll tell you to throw him sliders in the dirt until he K’s.
So if course it makes perfect sense that Chad Bradford throws him a letter-high fastball in a crucial situation.
6:27: The Rays are down to their final six outs, and you have to think Joe Maddon is going to be second-guessed all winter long about his decisions tonight. I know he wants to go with the matchups, but how do you not bring David Price into the game in the eighth?
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2 months ago
AHHHWOOOOOOOO PHILLIES 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL!!!! THE CURSE IS DONE BABY!!!
2 months ago
I LOVE RUNNING DIARIES!! Great job!!! And congrats on the win! I watched all the celebrations and whatnot and felt genuinely happy for the Phils and their fans. Esp Jaime Moyer.
from 2 months ago
i love em too. solid job!
2 months ago
Solid diary Pav...I liked it a lot...I actually thought about doing one for these last three innings but I got lucky and scored some last minute opening night Warriors tickets..
Anyhow, I cannot believe PEDRO F-ing FELIZ got a game-winning hit in the WORLD SERIES!!? Am I taking Crazy Pills!!!? Unbelievable.
I agree, the Giants should be the new loveable loser, but I would absolutely hate the band wagoning fans that come along with that label..So I have to say I probably wouldn't enjoy that very much.
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