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justgary has posted 457 links and 3358 comments to SportsFilter and 13 links and 379 comments to the Locker Room and 4 columns.
The Evolution of World Series Celebrations: After the final strikeout of the 1950 World Series, the Yankees immediately run off the field; the catcher initially goes toward the dugout, then veers slightly toward the pitcher, who runs right past him into the dugout. The rest of the team, along with some non-uniformed humans, follow them toward the dugout. Players navigate past assorted ragamuffins and besuited gentlemen to reach the dugout. "We won, now get me into this doggone dugout!" they all shout excitedly.
posted by justgary to baseball at 01:29 AM on March 15 - 3 comments
Giants Sweep Tigers to Win World Series: Marco Scutaro knocked in the winning run with two outs in the 10th giving the Giants a 4-3 win and their second championship in three years. Pablo Sandoval was voted World Series MVP.
posted by justgary to baseball at 02:22 AM on October 29 - 14 comments
With small ball, Giants win 2-0 for 2-0 WS lead: And everything seems to be going their way.
posted by justgary to baseball at 10:50 AM on October 26 - 1 comment
Giants Reach World Series: The San Francisco Giants, once down 3 games to 1 to the St. Louis Cardinals, take decided game 7 to win the National League pennant. They face the Detroit Tigers in game one of the World Series Wednesday night.
posted by justgary to baseball at 07:49 AM on October 23 - 1 comment
Giants beat Cardinals 6-1 to force NLCS Game 7: Vogelsong strikes out a career-best nine to bring the Giants back even with the Cardinals. Game 7 is tonight with the Cardinals Kyle Lohse facing the Giants Matt Cain.
posted by justgary to baseball at 10:46 AM on October 22 - 10 comments
Tiger Woods?
Well, I did say 'probably'.
But yeah, I'd put my money on Tebow. I wouldn't even consider them that comparable. Tiger is the greatest golfer of his generation, maybe of all time. When you're the best, people love to hate you, others worship you. But other than the bizarre falling apart of his marriage, he's basically Michael Jordan; a guy talented and driven and considered kind of a dick by some people. Being dominant and driven and hated isn't that uncommon.
Tebow is polarizing off and on the field. And he's become this without having much of a career at all. Tiger is polarizing, but that Tebow can be considered in the same league is pretty amazing.
I think Tebow's a bad quarterback, and I find Tebow's religious views obnoxious, but I don't hate him. I think he's just a pawn for a lot of groups. If you actually listen to him speak, he's pretty vanilla and cliched.
Now Josh Hamilton, there's a guy I can't stand...
posted by justgary at 12:34 AM on May 14
So much dislike for Tebow, it's kind of hard to believe.
And the other side says "So much love for Tebow, it's kind of hard to believe".
He's probably the most polarizing athlete alive today, so strong love/hate on either side is to be expected.
posted by justgary at 03:40 PM on May 13
Not surprisingly, the worst umpire in the majors...
There is no reason to complete this sentence.
posted by justgary at 11:42 PM on May 08
MLB: Can money buy baseball glory?
posted by justgary at 04:28 PM on May 06
From your link grum:
Similarly, in a June game in Toronto, Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia started mixing up signs to pitcher Clay Buchholz even when the Blue Jays didn't have men on base, and Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy mentioned it on the air
As I said, I have no problem with the broadcasters bringing up and discussing this type thing. Nothing in your link includes anything like I'm seeing with Morris, which is a guy that seems to be on a bit of a crusade while also trying to make himself part of the story.
posted by justgary at 04:53 PM on May 03
Have you seen The Eck on NESN?
Not much. I watch the Sox on mlb's cable package. So I get first pitch and last pitch. Nothing more. So I only get bits and pieces of him.
For what it's worth, I have no idea if Buchholz is loading the ball or not. And I have no problem with Blue Jays announcers pointing out where and how they believe he is. But the confronting Farrell, talking to both Red Sox catchers, is over the line.
The Blue Jays have a lot of talent, and they're in last place. There's plenty they could do to improve other than accuse the other team of cheating, and there's plenty for the announcers to discuss. I haven't heard anything from the players or managers, but as far as the announcers - bush league.
posted by justgary at 04:09 PM on May 03
I love Dennis Eckersley.
He certainly does't hold back.
posted by justgary at 03:04 AM on May 03
Blue Jays announcers vs. Red Sox announcers in the case of whether Clay Buchholz is throwing spitballs. Not clear to me why actual Jays' players aren't complaining.
Morris admits he has no proof, yet won't shut up about it. Why not just tell the Blue Jays staff and let them deal with it? I'm guessing (and hoping) because he knows the Blue Jays would rather get out of last place before throwing around accusations.
Morris: "Funny thing, the way the game is played today. In our generation, every player, every coach would have seen it..."
Translation: "I'm old".
posted by justgary at 12:18 AM on May 03
Napoli crushes two pitches yesterday against Blue Jays.
posted by justgary at 04:53 PM on May 02
Memories of Monica Seles' stabbing and how it changed a career
posted by justgary at 03:27 PM on April 30
Tim Tebow won't be a starter in CFL, Montreal Alouettes GM says
posted by justgary at 03:13 PM on April 30
A number of teams every year struggle to put up points conventionally
Yeah, that's what I was basically saying.
We're assuming Tebow would be good at this type role, but maybe he's not. He gained weight and supposedly was slower last year (as requested by Jets). He also got injured.
Even if he's not going to play QB he brings a circus, and I just don't see a good team taking the chance on what at this point is only 'possibilities'. That probably means the Patriots sign him tomorrow.
posted by justgary at 01:31 PM on April 30
The A's held Josh Hamilton night during last night's Angels - A's game in memory of his dropped pop-fly last year. He was cheered at every at-bat, and even received free candy from the fans. He then went 0-8 with 3 Ks (1 rbi).
For the year so far Hamilton has struck out 32 times in 104 at-bats. He's hitting .202, OBP .246, SLG .298. Rough start.
posted by justgary at 01:26 PM on April 30
A new low for the New York Jets
posted by justgary at 12:37 AM on April 30
Retired NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dies of apparent self-inflicted wound
Pain cause of Dick Trickle's suicide