The Crushers won their rubber match with the Kalamazoo Kings yesterday by the final of 10-7. Lefty Paul Fagan was cruising with an 8 to 1 lead into the 6th when Kalamazoo struck for 4 in that inning, and another 2 in the 7th. Not to worry though, the Crushers bullpen held on to the game and they won. Now, Lake Erie sits just 2.5 games back of Kalamazoo and they have another weekend series with them next Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This team is doing far better than I ever expected, getting a new team in an established league like the Frontier League. I expected them to hover around .500, just enough to keep the locals interested. Instead, they say boo to all that and make a push for the playoffs. I really hope they get there!
The Indians winning streak came to an end last night thanks to a 4-run 8th inning for the Angels. Answer this for me; why would you bring David Huff out for the 8th inning when he's already had a few innings where he struggled? Just get to the bullpen at the beginning of the inning. Don't put them behind the 8-ball, bringing them in with runners on. I know, I know. Relievers aren't supposed to let inherited runners score. Well they do, and they did. But hey, props for the winning streak they had going. Not many teams, 20 games under .500 would fight like this team is. At least they still have one of the best pitchers in the league.............damn.
Cliff Lee just got traded. Ok, not a big deal. I knew it was coming. I prepared for that. Ben Francisco is going with him. That pisses me off a bit, especially since the Indians got hardly anything in return. We got one player who is almost major league ready and three players who won't be ready for a year or two. Really? I hadn't been calling for Shapiro's head, just Wedge's, but now I want them both on a silver platter. I am sick of perpetually preparing for 2 to 3 years from now. I want to win and I want it soon! And why the hell are you getting a SHORTSTOP in this deal!?!? We've got Asdrubal Cabrera for at least 4 or 5 more years, if not more!!! Are there ANY brains at Indians headquarters?! I am FUMING right now. I don't know, my Tribe boycott may have to begin a little sooner than it was planned. We'll see how this plays out.
Fire Wedge. Fire Shapiro.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Five In a Row, Garko Gone, Crushers; Crushing
The Indians have done the unthinkable. They've won five, count 'em five, games in a row. And it wasn't just the Mariners or the Royals they beat last night. It was the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, of Orange County, of the USA, of the Earth, of the Milky Way. Or simply, the Angels. It's amazing that this team is doing this well right now, and if it weren't for the offense coming out of their season long slumber, there is no way this would be happening. Need proof of that? The Indians won 8-6 despite back-to-back-to-back Home Runs by Juan Rivera, Kendry Morales (I need to start playing him more in my fantasy league) and Mike Napoli. Victor Martinez was the hero, connecting on a 3-run homer in the ninth inning off of Brian Fuentes. Fuentes has 17 straight saves going into last night and hadn't blown one since May 30th. I love that this team keeps fighting, I just hate that it takes them being 20 games under .500 to start doing it. And guess what else...Eric Wedge wasn't there. He was suspended for the bean-ball that Winston Abreu threw in the game against the Mariners on Saturday. I like how we do without him. I know, I know he had nothing to do with the Tribe winning or losing last night, but I really don't like the guy.
And one of the reasons is him sending away another player who wasn't one of "his" guys. Ryan Garko was sent to San Francisco for a Minor League pitcher. Our Minor League teams are going to be great! We're getting a ton of PROSPECTS which means the Indians won't be good for another 2-3 years. I don't want A, AA or AAA Championships. I want a World Series Title. I'm starting to think a complete overhaul of the front office needs to take place. Wedge and Shapiro need to go. Bring back Mike Hargrove and John Hart! If people could be resurrected, I'd suggest getting Dick Jacob's to buy the team back from Larry Dolan.
The Lake Erie Crushers now have the 3rd best record in the Frontier League which puts them in good position for the Playoffs. They need to keep playing their game and doing it strong. The beat Kalamazoo last night, 6-5 in a little bit of a thriller. Lake Erie's closer gave up a 3-run homer in the ninth that let the Kings tie the game but the Crushers got the winning run across in the bottom of the ninth on a throwing error by K-Zoo's shortstop. Right now, the two teams are playing the rubber-match at The Pro (All Pro Freight Stadium) and the Crushers are up 4-1 in the bottom of the 4th. If they win, they will be just 2.5 games behind Kalamazoo in the East Division. Keep it up Crushers!
Football season is drawing ever closer and that means Fantasy Football! I am looking forward to this season and the possibilities it brings. I am going for a victory, and anything else will be failure!
And one of the reasons is him sending away another player who wasn't one of "his" guys. Ryan Garko was sent to San Francisco for a Minor League pitcher. Our Minor League teams are going to be great! We're getting a ton of PROSPECTS which means the Indians won't be good for another 2-3 years. I don't want A, AA or AAA Championships. I want a World Series Title. I'm starting to think a complete overhaul of the front office needs to take place. Wedge and Shapiro need to go. Bring back Mike Hargrove and John Hart! If people could be resurrected, I'd suggest getting Dick Jacob's to buy the team back from Larry Dolan.
The Lake Erie Crushers now have the 3rd best record in the Frontier League which puts them in good position for the Playoffs. They need to keep playing their game and doing it strong. The beat Kalamazoo last night, 6-5 in a little bit of a thriller. Lake Erie's closer gave up a 3-run homer in the ninth that let the Kings tie the game but the Crushers got the winning run across in the bottom of the ninth on a throwing error by K-Zoo's shortstop. Right now, the two teams are playing the rubber-match at The Pro (All Pro Freight Stadium) and the Crushers are up 4-1 in the bottom of the 4th. If they win, they will be just 2.5 games behind Kalamazoo in the East Division. Keep it up Crushers!
Football season is drawing ever closer and that means Fantasy Football! I am looking forward to this season and the possibilities it brings. I am going for a victory, and anything else will be failure!
Monday, July 27, 2009
That's called a "Winning Streak"
That's right folks, the Indians have dared to leave the cellar and are now in fourth place in the AL Central, just 12 games out of first place. This weekend, the Indians scored 31 runs while giving up just 5 and the starting pitchers (Cliff Lee, Jeremy Sowers and Aaron Laffey) had an ERA of 0.89. For the record, Jeremy and Aaron didn't give up diddly. I'm so glad Aaron was able to get on track. I was worried when he gave up those 3-runs last Sunday but he got his stuff straightened out and has thrown 12 consecutive scoreless innings against the Mariners. He got help from a handful of Double Plays on Friday and retired something like 12 in a row in that game as well. As long as this team keeps trying I will be happy, but I WILL boycott this team if Eric Wedge is the manager next year.
The Lake Erie Crushers have been staying strong too, although they did lose to Kalamazoo yesterday. The next couple games are important for them. They've got the Kings on their home field with a chance to gain a couple games in the standings. Right now, the Crushers are sitting at 32-25, just 4.5 games out of first. As for playoff standing, if I understand correctly, they are a full game up on the Southern Illinois Miners for the final playoff spot. I think I'm going to head to the game tonight to catch the game. Anyone else want to go? Let me know!
The Cavs have made another move, signing Jamario Moon to 2-year deal. He'll be coming off the bench and will be a good compliment to the offense. I really like the Cavaliers chances for the 2009-10 season with the new additions and the people that are sticking around. Any team that can bring a title to this city will be greatly appreciated, although if you ask any Clevelander, I bet they'd say they'd rather have the Indians or Browns do it first.
While we're talking about the Browns, they signed their first round draft pick, Alex Mack so he'll get to training camp on time. I am very, very interested in seeing how Eric Mangini and his staff work out. I am a little weary of this season and I'm not going to get my hopes up too much because I know that if I do, it will be that much harder to take when they fall on their faces. They play a decent schedule this year but I think they can be fairly successful.
The Chicago Cubs are all alone in first place in the National League Central but the Cardinals are doing all the right things to stay in the race. The Yankees are starting to put a little space between themselves and the Red Sox, with a 2.5 game lead right now. The Angels are still leading the West and will probably end up running away with it. The Rangers are staying close but the Angels just won't lose to let them catch up. The Phillies own the NL East and the Dodgers are 8 games up in their division, and I don't see them looking back anytime soon. I can't wait for the playoffs, even though I know my team won't be in them. Playoff baseball is very exciting!
Alright, I'm out for now. I really hope the Indians can keep it up tonight against the Angels, but I am not optimistic. I wish I could be.
The Lake Erie Crushers have been staying strong too, although they did lose to Kalamazoo yesterday. The next couple games are important for them. They've got the Kings on their home field with a chance to gain a couple games in the standings. Right now, the Crushers are sitting at 32-25, just 4.5 games out of first. As for playoff standing, if I understand correctly, they are a full game up on the Southern Illinois Miners for the final playoff spot. I think I'm going to head to the game tonight to catch the game. Anyone else want to go? Let me know!
The Cavs have made another move, signing Jamario Moon to 2-year deal. He'll be coming off the bench and will be a good compliment to the offense. I really like the Cavaliers chances for the 2009-10 season with the new additions and the people that are sticking around. Any team that can bring a title to this city will be greatly appreciated, although if you ask any Clevelander, I bet they'd say they'd rather have the Indians or Browns do it first.
While we're talking about the Browns, they signed their first round draft pick, Alex Mack so he'll get to training camp on time. I am very, very interested in seeing how Eric Mangini and his staff work out. I am a little weary of this season and I'm not going to get my hopes up too much because I know that if I do, it will be that much harder to take when they fall on their faces. They play a decent schedule this year but I think they can be fairly successful.
The Chicago Cubs are all alone in first place in the National League Central but the Cardinals are doing all the right things to stay in the race. The Yankees are starting to put a little space between themselves and the Red Sox, with a 2.5 game lead right now. The Angels are still leading the West and will probably end up running away with it. The Rangers are staying close but the Angels just won't lose to let them catch up. The Phillies own the NL East and the Dodgers are 8 games up in their division, and I don't see them looking back anytime soon. I can't wait for the playoffs, even though I know my team won't be in them. Playoff baseball is very exciting!
Alright, I'm out for now. I really hope the Indians can keep it up tonight against the Angels, but I am not optimistic. I wish I could be.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
The Indians Suck...
...so I'm not writing about them today. Instead, I will be writing about my trip to the Great Lakes Brewing Company for dinner on Monday night...Enjoy!
Monday night, Amanda took me to the GLBC for my birthday dinner and it was absolutely great! I started the night with a pint of GLBC's AltBier, a beer that is only availably at the Brewery. It is a German style Hoppy beer and it is absolutely delicious. For dinner, I ended up with a Black and Bleu Burger and the beer sampler. The burger had blackened seasoning, some steak sauce (which I usually don't like) and bleu cheese (one of my favorites). The burger was a little over seasoned, as salt was one of the most prominent flavors when I didn't get a good amount of cheese in a bite. All in all, the dinner was good, but I wish I would have had the Pretzel Chicken. I hear that is one of their best dishes!
And now, the beer sampler...
#1 Dortmunder Gold - For anyone who has tried this, you know it's good. It's GLBC's answer to Miller Lite and Bud Light, but way(x10) better. Nice golden color and a great taste with a smooth finish.
#2 Burning River Ale - An American Pale Ale, which, in my opinion are much better than India's version. This is definitely a full flavored beer with citrus and pine notes. I like it!
#3 Edmund Fitzgerald Porter - If you like coffee and chocolate, this beer is for you. If you like just one of those things, you'll still like this beer. A quick whif gives you both of these smells. The hops are also well noticed. Not my favorite GLBC Beer, but still very good.
#4. Eliot Ness Amber Lager - My favorite beer in GLBC's collection. It has a great malty taste and the hops balance the flavors very well. If you haven't tried this one, you should do so IMMEDIATELY!!!
#5. Commodore Perry IPA - I usually don't like IPA's because of their bitterness but this one has a sweet finish that makes it very, very good. I really don't know what else to say about this one other than saying that even if you don't like IPA's, give this one a try.
#6. The Grassroots Ale - This is a new beer for GLBC and I like it quite a bit. It is brewed with Herbs that they grow on a small section of the Hale Farm and Village. The herbs are noticeable from the first scent. I would definitely give this beer a shot if you like something a little bit different!
So there you have it, my night out at the GLBC! If you've tried any or all of these beers, give me your thoughts!
Monday night, Amanda took me to the GLBC for my birthday dinner and it was absolutely great! I started the night with a pint of GLBC's AltBier, a beer that is only availably at the Brewery. It is a German style Hoppy beer and it is absolutely delicious. For dinner, I ended up with a Black and Bleu Burger and the beer sampler. The burger had blackened seasoning, some steak sauce (which I usually don't like) and bleu cheese (one of my favorites). The burger was a little over seasoned, as salt was one of the most prominent flavors when I didn't get a good amount of cheese in a bite. All in all, the dinner was good, but I wish I would have had the Pretzel Chicken. I hear that is one of their best dishes!
And now, the beer sampler...
#1 Dortmunder Gold - For anyone who has tried this, you know it's good. It's GLBC's answer to Miller Lite and Bud Light, but way(x10) better. Nice golden color and a great taste with a smooth finish.
#2 Burning River Ale - An American Pale Ale, which, in my opinion are much better than India's version. This is definitely a full flavored beer with citrus and pine notes. I like it!
#3 Edmund Fitzgerald Porter - If you like coffee and chocolate, this beer is for you. If you like just one of those things, you'll still like this beer. A quick whif gives you both of these smells. The hops are also well noticed. Not my favorite GLBC Beer, but still very good.
#4. Eliot Ness Amber Lager - My favorite beer in GLBC's collection. It has a great malty taste and the hops balance the flavors very well. If you haven't tried this one, you should do so IMMEDIATELY!!!
#5. Commodore Perry IPA - I usually don't like IPA's because of their bitterness but this one has a sweet finish that makes it very, very good. I really don't know what else to say about this one other than saying that even if you don't like IPA's, give this one a try.
#6. The Grassroots Ale - This is a new beer for GLBC and I like it quite a bit. It is brewed with Herbs that they grow on a small section of the Hale Farm and Village. The herbs are noticeable from the first scent. I would definitely give this beer a shot if you like something a little bit different!
So there you have it, my night out at the GLBC! If you've tried any or all of these beers, give me your thoughts!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Open Has Started! The Open Has Started!
That's right all you dimple heads out there. The (British) Open is officially under way! Here are some early scores for you before I get started...
Well I was looking for 2009 British Open scores, but it seems that they are only showing the Leaderboard from 1977. That's right, Tom Watson is leading after his first round, 5-under 65.
Wow. I don't even really know what to say, but hey, keep it up old man!
So, let's try again.
1. Tom Watson -5
T2. John Senden -4
T2. Steve Stricker
T2. Camilo Villegas
T2. Stewart Cink
T2. Mathew Goggin
T7. Mark Calcavecchia -3
T7. Mark O'Meara
T7. Vijay Singh
T7. Boo Weekley
T7. Andres Romero (Through 8 Holes...I'll keep it updated.)
As for Tiger...he's tied for 70th at +1. Ouch. Probably not the way the big dog wanted to start his run at a 4th British Open Title. Oh well.
Let's talk about Turnberry. This is the first time that The Open has been played at Turnberry since 1994 when Nick Price took home the Claret Jug. People are drawing comparisons to the 1977 Championship when Watson and Jack Nicklaus had their famous "Duel in the Sun" which saw Watson beat the Golden Bear by 1-stroke. Tom Watson is 59 this year, and was 27 when he took down Nicklaus all those years ago. It's unbelievable, and awesome, that a living legend like Tom Watson is still performing the same way he did when he was half his age. Maybe it's the spray from the waters of the Firth of Clyde acting as a Fountain of Youth for Watson. Maybe he just knows this course really, really well. Either way, I wish all the luck in the world to Tom Watson, but some other golfers are already liking the conditions as well and will probably catch up, if not pass Mr. Watson, before the day is over.
Leaderboard check.
Three players have joined the -3 Club, and are still playing. Branden Grace, Andres Romero and Paul Casey are on holes 18, 9 and 6 respectively. Could be a REALLY good day for these guys! I really love golf and can't wait to play with Amanda on Monday for my birthday. My Fiancee wants to golf. Could life be any better?
Well I was looking for 2009 British Open scores, but it seems that they are only showing the Leaderboard from 1977. That's right, Tom Watson is leading after his first round, 5-under 65.
Wow. I don't even really know what to say, but hey, keep it up old man!
So, let's try again.
1. Tom Watson -5
T2. John Senden -4
T2. Steve Stricker
T2. Camilo Villegas
T2. Stewart Cink
T2. Mathew Goggin
T7. Mark Calcavecchia -3
T7. Mark O'Meara
T7. Vijay Singh
T7. Boo Weekley
T7. Andres Romero (Through 8 Holes...I'll keep it updated.)
As for Tiger...he's tied for 70th at +1. Ouch. Probably not the way the big dog wanted to start his run at a 4th British Open Title. Oh well.
Let's talk about Turnberry. This is the first time that The Open has been played at Turnberry since 1994 when Nick Price took home the Claret Jug. People are drawing comparisons to the 1977 Championship when Watson and Jack Nicklaus had their famous "Duel in the Sun" which saw Watson beat the Golden Bear by 1-stroke. Tom Watson is 59 this year, and was 27 when he took down Nicklaus all those years ago. It's unbelievable, and awesome, that a living legend like Tom Watson is still performing the same way he did when he was half his age. Maybe it's the spray from the waters of the Firth of Clyde acting as a Fountain of Youth for Watson. Maybe he just knows this course really, really well. Either way, I wish all the luck in the world to Tom Watson, but some other golfers are already liking the conditions as well and will probably catch up, if not pass Mr. Watson, before the day is over.
Leaderboard check.
Three players have joined the -3 Club, and are still playing. Branden Grace, Andres Romero and Paul Casey are on holes 18, 9 and 6 respectively. Could be a REALLY good day for these guys! I really love golf and can't wait to play with Amanda on Monday for my birthday. My Fiancee wants to golf. Could life be any better?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
How Does WASHINGTON Get it Right...
...and we don't??? The Nationals fired Manny Acta, their Manager of 2 and a 1/2 seasons, because they feel that the players they have are better than they are performing on the field. Those are basically the words of the Interim General Manager. Don't believe me? Read the article on ESPN.com. So how is it that the biggest joke in Major League Baseball made the move to fire a manager whose team was under performing but the Indians don't have the juevos to do the same damn thing? *Ring, ring* "Hello? Really? I should have seen that coming." *Click* Looks like the Indians are the biggest joke in the league now.
Instead of firing our manager, we've guaranteed ours that he will be here through the season. Just another sign of the eternal mediocrity that this team is destined for as long as the Dolan family is in possession. Manny Acta was given two and a half seasons to right the Natinals (Again, done on purpose) ship. Eric Wedge has been at the helm for SEVEN seasons...really!? One postseason appearance and he gets a mulligan for this season? How does this happen? I am so sick of this organization, sorry for sounding like a broken record. I really fear that Wedge will again be running this team (into the ground) next season as well. I just don't get it.
The Cavs, on the other hand, have made a few moves to try and get over the hump. Hold on a second, I need to call Daniel Gilbert to give him Larry Dolan's number so he can buy the team from him and do things right....Ok, done. Tony Parker, a starter in Toronto last season, will be our 6th or 7th man next season in C-Town. THAT is how you make a team better and I love that Mr. Gilbert wants to bring this team and this city a championship. Lord knows it won't be the Browns or Indians doing it anytime soon.
Speaking of the Browns, it's just about time for Training Camp to get started and, thankfully, Josh Cribbs is still part of the team. To me, he's the only player on the team that should be untouchable. If it's selfish reasons, oh well, I want the guy in Cleveland. August 1st is the big day that the Browns get started and their first game is Sunday, September 13th against the Minnesota Vikings. The Browns will start at home for the 11th straight season. I guess the NFL realizes they really, really screwed up letting Art Modell take the team to Baltimore.
The All-Star game is tonight and I don't see the American League domination stopping now unless Halladay gets traded to an NL team in the middle of the game and switches sides. Halladay and Lincecum on the same team, that would be ridiculous. Bowling Green football season starts in 51 days and that is very exciting. Hopefully I'll be able to make a few games this season, games that they actually win. New coach = Infinite possibilities. Go Falcons!
That's it for today. Do I have any readers out there? Let me know who you are!
Instead of firing our manager, we've guaranteed ours that he will be here through the season. Just another sign of the eternal mediocrity that this team is destined for as long as the Dolan family is in possession. Manny Acta was given two and a half seasons to right the Natinals (Again, done on purpose) ship. Eric Wedge has been at the helm for SEVEN seasons...really!? One postseason appearance and he gets a mulligan for this season? How does this happen? I am so sick of this organization, sorry for sounding like a broken record. I really fear that Wedge will again be running this team (into the ground) next season as well. I just don't get it.
The Cavs, on the other hand, have made a few moves to try and get over the hump. Hold on a second, I need to call Daniel Gilbert to give him Larry Dolan's number so he can buy the team from him and do things right....Ok, done. Tony Parker, a starter in Toronto last season, will be our 6th or 7th man next season in C-Town. THAT is how you make a team better and I love that Mr. Gilbert wants to bring this team and this city a championship. Lord knows it won't be the Browns or Indians doing it anytime soon.
Speaking of the Browns, it's just about time for Training Camp to get started and, thankfully, Josh Cribbs is still part of the team. To me, he's the only player on the team that should be untouchable. If it's selfish reasons, oh well, I want the guy in Cleveland. August 1st is the big day that the Browns get started and their first game is Sunday, September 13th against the Minnesota Vikings. The Browns will start at home for the 11th straight season. I guess the NFL realizes they really, really screwed up letting Art Modell take the team to Baltimore.
The All-Star game is tonight and I don't see the American League domination stopping now unless Halladay gets traded to an NL team in the middle of the game and switches sides. Halladay and Lincecum on the same team, that would be ridiculous. Bowling Green football season starts in 51 days and that is very exciting. Hopefully I'll be able to make a few games this season, games that they actually win. New coach = Infinite possibilities. Go Falcons!
That's it for today. Do I have any readers out there? Let me know who you are!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Guess Who's Back...Back Again...
Well, I took a week and a half off. Deal with it. I'm back now and I couldn't be more irritated at the way the Indians are playing baseball. Would someone like to tell me what the hell Tomo Ohka is still doing in the Indians rotation? A hurt Aaron Laffey is better than a healthy Tomo Ohka. (Light Bulb) Anyone think that Ohka may not be healthy? Actually, he's probably just that bad at pitching a baseball. Well, he's good at it...for the hitters.
I was on vacation up in Gull Lake, Michigan which is near Kalamazoo so I took in a King's Game at Homer Stryker Field with Amanda, my dad and my 11 year-old cousin, Liz. Nice little ballpark, definitely reminds me of something out of "Bull Durham." It's got that crappy little minor league park feel to it but upgraded a little bit. Had a good time, saw the Rockford Riverhawks win 3-0 and taught Liz how to keep score in the process. She had a blast.
I went to the game last Friday, the 3rd, and for the first 3 innings, I wore a paper-bag on my head, holding signs that said "I'm just here for the fireworks" and "Do you remember 455? I do. FIRE WEDGE," neither of which was confiscated which surprised me. I did have them briefly taken away from me when I did a trivia challenge on the jumbo tron. I was asked a "tough" question about which Indians teammates also played college or high school ball (I don't remember which level it was) together...anyone? The answer will be at the bottom of the blog. I won two tickets to an Indians game...guess I have to go back. I'll also be going next Sunday...more on that, Now.
This coming weekend is going to be an awesome baseball weekend, except that the Indians will be one of the games I see. Friday night, Amanda and I are driving to Pittsburgh to visit PNC park and see the Pirates play San Francisco. Maybe I'll get lucky and Tim Lincecum will be pitching for the Giants. Then, on Saturday, we visit another ballpark, Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains. Last, and least, we go to the Tribe game on Sunday with my parents. I'm sure it will be fun, but it would be a lot more fun if the Indians were actually contending and not keeping Eric Wedge in the driver's seat.
I can't believe how hot and cold the Indians are. The win last Friday and Saturday, lose 3 in a row, win one, lose 2, win 1, lose 85...ugh. What's worse is that the Crushers aren't doing all that great either. The Kings are helping the Crushers stay close though as they keep losing as well. I still haven't taken Amanda to a Crushers game. Hopefully we can do that soon. I think that will do it for today unless something earth shattering takes place. Home Run Derby is tonight and I'm excited to watch...you should be too!
Trivia Answer: Ryan Garko and Ben Francisco
I was on vacation up in Gull Lake, Michigan which is near Kalamazoo so I took in a King's Game at Homer Stryker Field with Amanda, my dad and my 11 year-old cousin, Liz. Nice little ballpark, definitely reminds me of something out of "Bull Durham." It's got that crappy little minor league park feel to it but upgraded a little bit. Had a good time, saw the Rockford Riverhawks win 3-0 and taught Liz how to keep score in the process. She had a blast.
I went to the game last Friday, the 3rd, and for the first 3 innings, I wore a paper-bag on my head, holding signs that said "I'm just here for the fireworks" and "Do you remember 455? I do. FIRE WEDGE," neither of which was confiscated which surprised me. I did have them briefly taken away from me when I did a trivia challenge on the jumbo tron. I was asked a "tough" question about which Indians teammates also played college or high school ball (I don't remember which level it was) together...anyone? The answer will be at the bottom of the blog. I won two tickets to an Indians game...guess I have to go back. I'll also be going next Sunday...more on that, Now.
This coming weekend is going to be an awesome baseball weekend, except that the Indians will be one of the games I see. Friday night, Amanda and I are driving to Pittsburgh to visit PNC park and see the Pirates play San Francisco. Maybe I'll get lucky and Tim Lincecum will be pitching for the Giants. Then, on Saturday, we visit another ballpark, Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains. Last, and least, we go to the Tribe game on Sunday with my parents. I'm sure it will be fun, but it would be a lot more fun if the Indians were actually contending and not keeping Eric Wedge in the driver's seat.
I can't believe how hot and cold the Indians are. The win last Friday and Saturday, lose 3 in a row, win one, lose 2, win 1, lose 85...ugh. What's worse is that the Crushers aren't doing all that great either. The Kings are helping the Crushers stay close though as they keep losing as well. I still haven't taken Amanda to a Crushers game. Hopefully we can do that soon. I think that will do it for today unless something earth shattering takes place. Home Run Derby is tonight and I'm excited to watch...you should be too!
Trivia Answer: Ryan Garko and Ben Francisco
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