I'm so stoked over this interactive seating chart of Citifield, the Mets new home for the 2009 season and beyond. I did a fair amount of clicking around, and I have to admit all of my suppressed super-nerd tendencies came back in a flash. I spent a long while picking out where I want to sit for what games against what teams. SUPER-NERD! I told you so.
If you click on the top toolbar, only the level you select appears and everything else goes away. HOW COOL???? haha. Check it out, if you too have a secret nerdy side.
-boogie
Showing posts with label baseball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baseball. Show all posts
Thursday, January 8
Ooh La La!
Sunday, January 4
My Number One Man Has A BooBoo
In what the Twins mouthpieces are referring to as a minor procedure, my very favorite boyfriend Joe Mauer has undergone surgery to remove a kidney obstruction. He apparently will be all set to join spring training for pitchers and catchers next month.
Based on my research, this looks like it could potentially be a little scary, but our thoughts and prayers are with Joe during his recovery time... as if my thoughts ever lie anywhere else.
Wednesday, December 31
Tune In Tomorrow to the MLB Network
So I get this email in my inbox this morning announcing the start of the MLB Network. While no one is more excited about this new channel than I am, I have to question this image. Did someone make this mockup in Paint? My 12 year old cousin photoshops his head on the Incredible Hulk with more of a real vibe than this awful picture.
Saturday, December 27
A Great Cause
If you happen to be in the neighborhood, definitely check out Curtis Granderson and his annual celeb charity basketball game.
2nd Annual Curtis Granderson Charity Weekend and Celebrity Basketball Game
Wednesday, December 24
Baby Markakis On The Way
According to a Baltimore paper:
This time, the Orioles won't lose their best player to the World Baseball Classic. Right fielder Nick Markakis told The Baltimore Sun on Tuesday that he has declined an invitation to play for Team USA in next spring's Classic, a decision that mostly revolved around the impending birth of his first child.
"My first child is due on March 12, and that's right in the middle of it," Markakis told the Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. "It's definitely a big honor and something I'd like to do. But with my first kid being born, I have other responsibilities to take care of. It was a hard decision, but an easy decision.
The baby will arrive far less than 9 months after Nick's nuptials to the lovely Christina. Either way, we wish them a happy and healthy baby! Read More......
Tuesday, December 23
Yanks Sign Teixeira
Well, there you have it. The Mark Teixeira sweepstakes has ended and the New York Yankees walk away with the superstar free agent first baseman. All the major outlets are reporting that the Yankees have reached an 8-year deal with Teixeira worth close to $180 million. Once again, the Yankees dig into their infinitely deep pockets and leave the rest the league in the dust. First they lure C.C. Sabathia away from Los Angeles by making him an offer he couldn't refuse, then they snatch up A.J. Burnett, and now this. Believe it or not, my friends, the Yankees have spent over $400 million in the span of two weeks.
This is exactly why I'm a Mets fan. Even if I could get behind American League baseball, I don't think I could ever fully get behind the Steinbrenner Yankees. Personally, I really feel the way they manage that organization does a disservice to Major League Baseball and to the fans. Everyone knows the Yankees are almost solely responsible for MLB salaries having skyrocketed in recent years. The way they throw money around takes that little something away from the game. There's a little less magic in the Bronx. Its more like the last few rounds of monopoly, when your evil sister has hotels on Broadway and Park Place, yet she insists on buying up everything else on the board, thereby taking the fun out of the ENTIRE GAME.
Yeah. It's like that.
Baseball is about so much more than money, at least it is to me. For all the Yankees have spent in this off season, it better be worth it. I would just LOVE to watch them spend all this dough and not make the playoffs again. It would be such a sweet personal victory, however unrealistic. A girl can dream.
I'm mostly disappointed because I really wanted Teixeira to come back home to the National League, specifically with the Nationals. They wallowed at the bottom of the NL East last year, and a superstar first baseman would really have given that organization a lift. Plus, I would get to see Teixeira play the Mets several times a year, and that would have been nice. I don't make it up to Yankee Stadium much, as you can surely imagine. I'd really prefer not to hear about the Yankees any more between now and spring training either. I'm officially over it. If they sign Manny Ramirez, I'll be angry, but not surprised. Hopefully they can manage to shut the hell up for a few weeks and give me some peace.
To Texeira, Sabathia, and Burnett I say: Good luck with that.
-boogie
Monday, December 22
Creepy Redneck In Child's Bedroom
So being the stupendously busy woman that I am around the holidays (aka raiding my mother's fridge and watching trash TV all day), I happened to catch an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition last night. And what creepy ass redneck decided to show his face but Bronson Arroyo?
The family was from the Cincinnati area and they redid the son's bedroom to look like the Great American Ballpark. Already, you have to feel for the kid. They panned around his room to display all this autographed Bronson Arroyo memorabilia, when who should show up to "make this kid's day" but Bronson himself?
The boy seemed excited but I have to question the parenting skills of a mother who would allow that cougar-loving slimeball in her son's room.
Saturday, December 20
Friday, December 12
Aaron Heilman - A Tribute
May 30th, 2008 - Heilman Booed Off the Mound
August 11, 2008 - Heilman Booed Off the Mound
Phillies Rocking Heilman
Tuesday, December 9
METS SIGN K-ROD
IT IS DONE!
ESPN.com News is now reporting the New York Mets and Francisco Rodriguez have agreed to a 3-year deal for $37 Million plus incentives. K-Rod will step in as closer for Billy Wagner, who will miss the entire '09 season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The collective sigh of relief from Mets fans was heard worldwide.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
-boogie
Monday, December 8
The Legendary Greg Maddux Announces His Retirement
We all knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it sting any less. One of the greatest pitchers of all time is hanging up his glove. Greg Maddux announced his retirement at the opening of MLB's Winter Meetings in Las Vegas today. Maddux ends a storied career full of highlights and awards including 4 NL Cy Young Awards, 18 Golden Glove Awards, including one for every season from 1990-2008 except 2003, 8 All-Star seasons, and a World Series Championship with the Atlanta Braves in 1995.
I will never forget watching Greg Maddux dominate the NL East the 90s. TBS was included in our basic cable package, so the Braves were always on. I wanted to dislike Maddux, but I never could. He was just TOO good to hate. The fact that he's remained not only relevant, not only competitive, but CONSISTENT in 23 major league seasons is a testament to his impeccable talent. I will always admire Greg Maddux's passion for the game, and the way he could control a pitch like no one else.
"Greg Maddux could put a baseball through a life saver if you asked him." ~Joe Morgan
Thanks for 23 great seasons, Greg, and enjoy your retirement. You've earned it.
-boogie Read More......
Monday, November 24
Boogie... I Hope You're Sitting Down
According to Jon Neyman at SI.com:
There are indications the Mets might consider overhauling their catching situation. While the Mets haven't spoken publicly about any dissatisfaction with their tandem of Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro, some competing executives say the Mets, whose top priorities remain a closer and a starting pitcher, appear open to trading either catcher.
Should the Mets find a deal for their catchers, longtime Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek, a free agent, could be a possibility for them. Mets GM Omar Minaya has always liked Ivan Rodriguez, but it isn't known whether they'd consider I-Rod, as well.
Ummm... yeah. Just saying. Let's get him and keep him til Mauer's contracts expires in 2010! We could use some good solid catching in Queens. Read More......
Red Sox offer Varitek a new contract!!
YESSSSSSSSSS!
I don't want to get my hopes up, but this is good news! The Red Sox offered Captain Jason Varitek a one year deal, the financials of which have not been disclosed. The Red Sox probably low-balled him, considering his '08 was packed with career-worsts, .220 with 13 homers and 43 RBIs. Any baseball idiot knows that Jason Varitek is more than just a catcher and a captain. He's a great defensive catcher, and he can guide a shaky pitcher through a snow storm. John Lester, anyone?
Jason Varitek has played his entire career in Boston. He's the only player to wear the old fashioned high red socks. He deserves to finish his career right where he started it. Now that an offer is on the table, this could go one of three ways.
1. Varitek accepts the offer and finishes out his career in Boston. Unless he has a hugely successful '09, I'm nearly confident he'll retire after next season.
2. Varitek rejects the offer, deciding instead to go out very close to the top with that C on his chest and 2 World Series Championships rings on his hand. After going 86 years without a championship, how many legendary Red Sox stars in history can say that??
3. Varitek rejects the offer and signs with another team for what will probably be not much more money that he'll make in a final season in Boston. Can any team make him an offer sweet enough to leave his beloved Boston behind? And let's not forget about the personal issues he's dealing with this year. In case you hadn't heard, his wife of 12 years and mother to his three daughters filed for divorce at the end of July. These are all factors, no doubt.
As much as I would LOVE to see Jason play in Queens, I don't actually think my Mets will go after him. I do think we could use a veteran catcher to get our pitching staff on track, but not necessarily a catcher in the twilight of his career. Jason Varitek will turn 37 in April.
I'll cross my fingers for option #1. Anyone else want to weight in?
Just remember I'm sensitive when it comes to my boyfriends...
-boogie
Friday, November 21
As We Speak
Michael "Big Pelf" Pelfrey is in Wichita taking the plunge.
Pelfrey on proposing:
We were on a vacation to Jamaica. Had a great dinner, a little wine, and I said, "Hey let's go for a walk on the beach." Going through it, and asking, it's kind of a little nerve-wracking; it's a lot easier to go out and pitch in front of 50,000 people than propose.
We somewhat congratulate him and his beautiful bride, Angela. Sort of. Really at least a little bit. Read More......
Gratuitous Shot of the Day
Sexy Texas Ranger C.J. Wilson getting ready to race in SoCal.
Meow.
Wednesday, November 19
Rob Neyer Is My Best Friend
Check out his post about why Pedroia was the wrong choice for MVP.
I am hereby naming Rob an official LLR Ambassador.
Oh and lest I forget... SUCK IT, BOOGIE.
I will not let sleeping dogs lie. And by your own admission, and I quote:
Neyer is a senior writer at ESPN.com. He began his career with
legendary baseball author (and now Red Sox executive) Bill James, and he's
got homies in the Red Sox organization and STILL wrote the article.
Is it too early to begin my Mauer '09 campaign? Not a word, Suth. Read More......
Coco heads to KC
The Boston Red Sox traded center fielder Coco Crisp to the Kansas City Royals today in exchange for righty reliever, Ramón Ramírez.
All together now...
YAWN.
Now when the heck are we gonna find out where my boyfriend Jason Varitek is playing next year, huh???????
-boogie
Watch Out Baseball Fans!
The ladies are coming to get you! And no, not Boogie and I, though I suppose that is a valid fear as well. I'm talking about little Eri Yoshida from Japan.
So who is this girl and why should you all know her name? Eri is a 16 year old school girl who is about to become the first female to play professional baseball in Japan. She was drafted by the Kobe 9 Cruise, a team that will play its' inaugural season this year with a woman on the mound. She was one of only 33 players selected in the draft. Apparently she throws a nasty side-arm knuckleball and hopes to follow in the footsteps of Tim Wakefield. We sure hope she does too!
When asked for comment, Wakefield replied via text:
"Hope I can see her pitch one day, I'm honored that someone wants to become me. I wish her the best of luck. Maybe I can learn something from her."
Happy Wednesday kudos to bitches who kick ass! We've got our eye on you, Eri! Read More......
Tuesday, November 18
AL MVP Announced
Dustin Pedroia becomes the first Red Sox player since Mo Vaughn to take home the award. He is also the shortest player to achieve such honors, standing most likely a good 2 or 3 inches below his listed 5'9.
In other news, I don't care.
Monday, November 17
Musicians Love Their Sports Too
This past weekend, I finally got around to reading Linda Cohn's autobiography. And let me tell you, that woman is amazing. Fully inspiring with her "Get it done" attitude. If you haven't read it, I urge you to pick up a copy.
But in reading Linda's book, I learned what a dope I am. She spoke about her relationship with John Ondransik of Five for Fighting and how she, as a hardcore hockey fan, had to appreciate him for his band's name.
I am sure most of you already realized that, but my reaction was, "Ohhh, that's what that means! How did that never occur to me?" I immediately called Shinny and she laughed at me for never realizing that.
So it got me to thinking about what other bands' monikers are a take on a sporting reference. And music being my other passion, I had a great time compiling this list for you all. I hope you dig it as much as I do.
Five for Fighting
Let's start with the inspiration for this whole article. Ondransik and co. take their name from a hockey penalty - five minutes for fighting. If their music wasn't such loser rock, I would probably be really into them on this basis alone.
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is a term used in surfing to reference the abillity to be able to switch your feet to face in either direction. Clever terminology. Despite living in SoCal, I have never been a surfer so that one had gone right over my head.
Fastball
I don't think this one requires any explanation. Next.
Luscious Jackson
They are named after basketball player Lucious Jackson, whose name was mispronounced during a telecast as "Luscious Jackson".
Pearl Jam (used to be Mookie Blaylock)
There are two different variations on this story. This first involves Eddie Vedder's grandmother, Pearl. Pearl supposedly made a peyote jelly/jam , which as kids they called pearl jam. But the other variation on the tale is that the name comes from NBA player Mookie Blaylock -- it's his nickname. Band members Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament were huge fans of Blaylock, loved his peculiar name and wished to just call their band "Mookie Blaylock". But Blaylock protested, so they used his nickname "Pearl Jam" instead. You be the judge.
The Starting Line
This young band of rockers takes their name from the beginning of a track and field race. And they're super cute.
Yellowcard
These boys from SoCal (who took me to my first strip club.. random fact of the day) apparently must be huge soccer fans. Yellow card refers to how a soccer official calls out an infraction of the rules. Might have been a little more badass to be Redcard.
Helmet
Moving on...
Ace of Base
This super strange band name references Section 16 of the rules adopted in 1860 by the National Association of Base Ball Players ("No ace nor base can be made upon a foul ball ...").
Rookie of the Year
I would like to claim this was a testament to the lovely Evan Longoria, but it really is just a tribute to the award itself. I will be holding auditions soon for my new band, sexy Third Basemen. That one will officially pay homage to Longoria.. and David Wright.
Bowling for Soup
Terrible band. Terrible name.
Faith No More
Named after a race horse they saw listed on a racing form.
Smash Mouth
Football players use this slang term in any game with a lot of blocking or tackling. I would like to tackle this band's piece of crap lead singer. God, I hate them.
Yo La Tengo
Yo la tengo translates to "I have it" from Spanish - said to be the phrase called out by Hispanic baseball players when fielding a pop fly ball. Singer/guitar player Ira Kaplan got the expression from a book he was reading about baseball called The Five Seasons.
Gnarls Barkley
A take on basketball legend and LLR homey, Charles Barkley. I hope they like turkey reubens and key lime pie!
Gym Class Heroes
This one is a little bit of a stretch but I sure do love these boys, so I have elected to include them.
Nickelback
A nickelback is a cornerback who serves as the fifth (in addition to the typical four) defensive backs on the defense. A base defense contains four defensive backs, consisting of two cornerbacks, and two safeties. Adding an extra back makes five, hence the term "nickel".
Glassjaw
A slang reference to a boxer with a suspect chin
The Mendoza Line
A term I actually didn't know (though Shinny informed me that she learned about it on Beverly Hills, 90210). It essentially means when someone's batting average has gone from being below average to totally shitty. I could have used that term this year... not mentioning any names.
Kaiser Chiefs
They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs, a team which former Leeds United defender Lucas Radebe played for.
Simply Red
A play on the band's love for Manchester United.
So that is what I have come up with. I would love to see ones I have missed in the comments!
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