Monday, January 30, 2006

So, after all that hand-wringing, we finally got him. All it took was some $$$ and a PTBNL. Done and done.

(Kelly, we hardly knew ye. Hope you can catch a break out there on Lake Erie.)

Who knew we’d wanted him for a year and a half?

Here’s why Cleveland was willing to piss off so many of its fans.

But remember: He's no Johnny Damon. (Who wishes him well, by the way.)

No indeed. Give him a season or two, and he’ll probably be better.

He’s got “swagger” too. Good. Just bump up that OBP and draw few more walks and we’re ready to roll.

Etc.
Razzes to the Red Sox and NESN for denying fans who don’t have cable access to any games this season save the handful that are broadcast by Fox. Imagine Tim McCarver being the only lifeline to your favorite team? The horror.

And jeers to Major League Baseball ticketing system for another half Saturday wasted in virtual waiting room hell. Here it is at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, and this fan is still shut out. Boos all around also for what looks to be another dearth of Saturday afternoon games this season. Isn’t that the whole point of playing ball in summer? Sunny days at the park? In the mean time, I’m very much looking forward to opening day in Texas at 2 pm on a Monday. Why watch when you can listen at the office?