07/19: Around the Web
Posted by: James
I'll be recapping the day game today but before all that starts, here are some links from around the interweb that I thought were pretty interesting.
Apparently, there is some sort of campaign to be president of Red Sox nation. I know, I know - I thought it was a joke at first too but apparently it's not, and the "candidates" are getting a little heated. Bill Simmons apparently threw his hat in the ring and NESN Broadcaster Jerry Remy read the app online and tore it up on the broadcast. Oddly amusing stuff and it's certainly an interesting promotion. You couldn't pull that off with Yanks fans though...we all know we all know who the Emperor is.
Also, I wish I had enough time on my hands to shred some of the inane articles that get written and published about the Yankees...but Ken Tremendous of FJM answers the bell with an analysis of an MSNBC article on A-Rod. It's a very amusing post...and it made me want a candy bar at the end.
Finally, I really want to believe that the season has turned the corner and I really hate to be a Debbie Downer...but the Yankees were in the same exact spot almost exactly a month ago. How did they respond then? They went 2-9 over their next 11 and sent many a Yankees fan spiraling into depression...and desperation. This second resurgence, while fun to watch, still makes me wary...and a little annoyed. A simple 5-6 record in those games and just think where the Yankees would have been. I'll tell you: 51-41 and 3 games back of the Red Sox on the loss side and 2 games back of Cleveland in the Wild Card. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to see the run and I really hope to see it continue - all the way to the postseason.
Apparently, there is some sort of campaign to be president of Red Sox nation. I know, I know - I thought it was a joke at first too but apparently it's not, and the "candidates" are getting a little heated. Bill Simmons apparently threw his hat in the ring and NESN Broadcaster Jerry Remy read the app online and tore it up on the broadcast. Oddly amusing stuff and it's certainly an interesting promotion. You couldn't pull that off with Yanks fans though...we all know we all know who the Emperor is.
Also, I wish I had enough time on my hands to shred some of the inane articles that get written and published about the Yankees...but Ken Tremendous of FJM answers the bell with an analysis of an MSNBC article on A-Rod. It's a very amusing post...and it made me want a candy bar at the end.
Finally, I really want to believe that the season has turned the corner and I really hate to be a Debbie Downer...but the Yankees were in the same exact spot almost exactly a month ago. How did they respond then? They went 2-9 over their next 11 and sent many a Yankees fan spiraling into depression...and desperation. This second resurgence, while fun to watch, still makes me wary...and a little annoyed. A simple 5-6 record in those games and just think where the Yankees would have been. I'll tell you: 51-41 and 3 games back of the Red Sox on the loss side and 2 games back of Cleveland in the Wild Card. Nevertheless, I'm still glad to see the run and I really hope to see it continue - all the way to the postseason.
