Priorities
People often ask: why do people get so wrapped up in sports? After all, it’s just a game; it doesn’t really have any effect on real life. There are people dying/starving/suffering, etc., while we fuss over a contest. Perhaps it’s the competition itself, the emotions that get tied into the outcome of the game. Maybe […]
My Apology to Lance Berkman
Dear Lance, I owe you an apology. When I first heard about your signing in the offseason, I was more than skeptical. I saw the mediocre season you’d had with Houston and New York last season, and upon hearing we signed you for $8 million, which is almost as much as I make in a […]
Weekend Preview – GTMI Edition
Hello, Brandon Phillips. Welcome to St. Louis. You hungry? Want something to eat? Oh, nevermind, you don’t like the food here. It’s alright, though. I’m sure there are lots of great restaurants in Cincinnati for you to go home to. I mean, Cincinnati was the birthplace of 98 Degrees, so clearly the town has great […]
You Can’t Spell Ryan Franklin Without “Fail”
I think Tony La Russa and Ryan Franklin have a contract with electronics superstores. Seems like every time Tony puts him in to pitch, an inordinate amount of televisions end up with remotes getting thrown through them. First, though…what a difference a week makes. After last Saturday, the Cardinals were in desolate shape, dropping to […]
Week 1 And Other Thoughts
Hey all, sorry I never got around to finishing my 2011 preview. This spring, I took the job of head coach for an Atom 2 (9 and under) baseball team, so it’s been a bit of a second job working with them. I’ll try to post as often as I can, but until the end […]
Murray Chass Calls Stan Musial Racist, Dishonorable
Normally, I keep my entries and sports posts on here rather light, hopefully somewhat informative with a little bit of levity here. But on the rare occasions something arises that deserves a serious light shed on it, I tend to dispense with the jocularity. I read a post today by a gentleman named Murray Chass. […]
2011 Cardinals Preview – Catchers
Spring training greetings from…well, St. Louis. I’m too broke to go to Jupiter. As we look forward to 2011, well, it’s pretty tough to make a prediction. A month or so ago, the Cardinals looked to be the favorites to win the Central. Unfortunately, Murphy’s Law found its way to Jupiter. The Cardinals still have […]
Movie Review: “Red Riding Hood” Starring Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman
Almost an instant classic, the only thing preventing this film from earning a Best Picture nomination is everything about it.
Battle: Los Angeles – Movie Review
Well, after seeing the abomination that was Red Riding Hood, my editor promised to make it up to me by letting me see Battle: Los Angeles. He delivered, and I’m happy to say that I was at least entertained by this movie, if not particularly moved. I’d been looking forward to seeing Battle: LA ever […]
The Adjustment Bureau
“It doesn’t matter how you feel. All that matters is what’s black and white.” These words, said by Richardson in the film The Adjustment Bureau, are the byproduct of a society built upon the notion of fate and logical thinking. They also seem to fly in the face of human nature and our concept of […]
