Musings for Tuesday 7/31/07

Rock n Roll Circus

Here are the tents for this weeks show on www.odu.fm Wednesday 8-11pm central

• Instruments
• Rock Wars Round 2 :Alternative Rockers
• Naughty Girls

Hope you can listen.

Musings for Thursday 7/26/07

Rock n Roll Circus



Here is the playlist for yesterday's show:



8:00-8:45 ("Kiss"es)
Kiss Me Deadly-Lita Ford
Last Kiss- Pearl Jam
Hot Kiss- The Makers
Kiss This Thing Goodbye-Del Amitri
Kiss Your Tears Away-Smithereens
Passionate Kisses- Lucinda Williams
Kiss- Prince
Steal My Kisses- Ben Harper
Kiss Off- Violent Femmes


8:45-10:15 (Rock Wars Round 2-Pop Rockers)
I've Got a Feeling- Beatles
Wish You Were Here- Pink Floyd
Happy- Rolling Stones
Black Dog- Led Zeppelin
Vertigo- U2
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Love Me- U2
Grand Illusion-Styx
Crystal Ball-Styx
Dance Naked- John Mellencamp
Play Guitar- John Mellencamp
Minstral Wind- Heart
Barracuda (unplugged)- Heart
Crash into Me- Dave Matthews Band
What Would You Say-Dave Matthews Band
Just the Same Way- Journey
Wheel in the Sky (Live)- Journey
Counting the Days- Collective Soul
She Said- Collective Soul
Wild is the Wind- Bon Jovi
Born to Be My Baby- Bon Jovi


10:15-11:00 (New Music Tent)
First Time- Lifehouse
See Your Sunshine- Paul McCartney
Paralyzer- Finger Eleven
Pleased to Meet You-Wolfmother
You're Suppose to Be My Friend- 1990s
Won't Go Home Without You- Maroon 5

Musings for Tuesday 7/24/07

Rock n Roll Circus

Here are the tents for this weeks show on the http://www.odu.fm/ Wednesday 8-11pm central

1. Kisses





2. Rock Wars- Round 2 Pop Rockers





3. New music tent

Hope you all can join me

Guitar Hero

As promised, here are my scores on guitar hero 1...remember, I just got the game on Friday, so lay off the jokes. These scores are on medium for the 1st 2 set lists of guitar hero 1.

I Love Rock n Roll- 73926/ 5 Stars
I Wanna Be Sedated- 113328/ 5 Stars
Thunderkiss 65- 70236/ 4 Stars
Smoke on the Water- 90019/ 4 Stars
Infected- 89982 / 4 Stars

Iron Man- 95082/ 5 stars
More than A Feeling- 97352/ 4 stars
You Got Another Thing Comin- 71758/ 4 stars
Take Me Out- 54039/3 stars
Sharp Dressed Man- 65578/ 3 stars

List

Thanks to mentalfloss.com for the 5 ballpark promotions that went wrong

Cleveland Municipal Stadium, 1974
The Promotion: 10-Cent Beer Night. To bring fans to see the miserable Cleveland Indians, management decided to sell 10-ounce cups of beer for only 10 cents at a game against the Texas Rangers.
What went wrong: Management forgot one small detail: drunk people get restless. More than 25,000 fans showed up for the event, most of them already tipsy at the gate. Among the more tame incidents was a woman who flashed the crowd from the on-deck circle, a father-son team mooning the players (good bonding experience, I guess) and fans jumping on the field to meet shake hands with the outfielders. Then, in the bottom of the ninth, the Indians tied the game, but never got a chance to win. Fans started throwing batteries, golf balls, cups and rocks onto the field and one even took the glove of the Rangers right fielder. As the player rushed into the stands to get his glove back, fans starting swarming the field to stop him and threw chairs to block his way.
The Outcome: The Indians were forced to forfeit the game and nine fans were arrested. The AL president forced the franchise to abandon the promotion idea after understating “There was no question that beer played a great part in the affair.”

Comiskey Park, 1979
The Promotion: Disco Demolition Night. White Sox fans were encouraged to bring old disco records to the park in exchange for a reduced admission price of 98 cents. The records were to be destroyed in between the two games of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers.
What went wrong: Believe it or not, a lot of people wanted to see disco records destroyed. 50,000 people showed up at the gates and many who were turned away at the gate tried to climb the walls of the stadium to get in. The crowd, who were reportedly heavily under the influence, soon realized that records could double as Frisbees, which naturally led to fans throwing firecrackers and drinks. When the demolition moment came, the explosion was bigger than expected and ended up ripping a hole in the outfield grass. Thousands of fans ran onto the field to join the mayhem, burning banners and throwing objects. The batting cages were even destroyed in the riot.
The outcome: The Tigers refused to take the field, forcing the White Sox to forfeit the game. The quick patch job on the outfield left the grass uneven and players complained about it for the rest of the season.

Dodger Stadium, 1995
The Promotion: Ball Night. Fans entering the game were given a souvenir baseball.
What went wrong: Turns out baseballs are pretty convenient things to throw. In the seventh inning, fans threw balls at an opposing outfielder when he bobbled a play. The real drama happened in the bottom of the ninth, though. Dodger Raul Mondesi and manager Tommy Lasorda were ejected for arguing a strikeout call, inspiring about 200 fans to throw their promotional balls onto the field. The umps urged the Cardinals to stay on the field, but finally decided to end the game after more fans decided to contribute their gifts to the game.
The Outcome: The Dodgers were forced to forfeit the game, the first forfeit in the National League in 41 years.

Fifth Third Ballpark, 2006
The Promotion: Cash Drop. The West Michigan Whitecaps, Detroit’s class-A affiliate, had a helicopter drop $1,000 in various bills from a helicopter after a game.
What went wrong: People love money more than they love other people. Two children were injured scrambling for the cash. A girl received a bloody lip being pushed to the ground, while a seven-year-old boy was bruised when he got trampled in the fray.
The Outcome: The boy was taken to the hospital, but released after treatment. The team management summed up the incident by reminding everyone that they had signed waivers.

Dodger Stadium, 2007
The Promotions: All-you-can-eat seats. Undoing the work of Shaq and Cookie Monster, the Dodgers decided to promote obesity by opening up a section of all-you-can-eat seats. Although beer, ice cream and candy are still for sale, most food is just given away. Ticket prices range from $20-$40.
What went wrong: Not everybody can handle an open buffet of hot dogs and nachos. One Slate reporter wrote about his experience in the seats, which predictably ended in vomit. I can only imagine that countless other fans have had their evenings end in a similar way.
The Outcome: Despite the upchucking, the seats remain open and usually draw between 2,000 and 4,000 fans a night. In fact, the Dodgers have declared the promotion a success and have reached the second-highest attendance in baseball. Other stadiums have contacted the Dodgers about copying the idea.

musings for Monday 7/23/07

Guitar Hero



Tomorrow the latest installment in the Guitar Hero series will be released on the PS2. Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s is right up my alley. Scandal, Asia, and 38 Special will all be featured in the game. I am a newly addicted Guitar Hero fan since I just bought the first two games this past weekend. It is VERY addicting, and just as frustrating at times. Starting tomorrow and periodically over the coming weeks and months I will post my progress on Guitar Hero games, as we anticipate the release of GH3 this fall. Also, feel free to post your scores as well if you are a guitar hero fan as well.





News

This is an unbelievable and tragic story from the world of minor league baseball

Former major league infielder and current Tulsa hitting coach Mike Coolbaugh died Sunday night after being struck in the head by a line drive as he stood in the first-base coach's box in a game against Arkansas.

Unbelievable. Coolbaugh was knocked unconscious and CPR was administered to him on the field after he was struck in the forehead. The 35-year-old was still alive when he was put in an ambulance, but stopped breathing before arriving at the hospital. Coolbaugh, who played in 44 games for the Brewers in 2001 and the Cardinals in 2002, hit 256 career homers in the minors before retiring after last season. He had just taken the job as Tulsa's hitting and first-base coach on July 3. He is survived by his wife and two children, with a third on the way in October.

courtesy of rotoworld.com



Videos

This elephant Larry guy is pretty funny...scroll down in the link for more videos.

Elephant_Larry_videos (link)

Musings for Thursday 7/19/07

Rock n Roll Circus

Here is the playlist for last night's show on http://www.odu.fm/ :

8:00-8:45 (Dead and Alive)

Wanted Dead or Alive- Bon Jovi
Dead Flowers- Rolling Stones
So Alive- Love and Rockets
Keep Yourself Alive- Queen
Alive- Pearl Jam
Supermans Dead- Our Lady Peace
Living Dead Girl- Rob Zombie

8:45-10:15 (Rock Wars Round 2-Classic Rock)

Big Ten Inch Record- Aerosmith
Mr. Brownstone-Guns n Roses
Highway to Hell-AC/DC
Rock of Ages- Def Leppard
I'm Looking Through You-Beatles
Let it Be- Beatles
Already Gone- Eagles
Take it Easy-Eagles
Run Like Hell- Pink Floyd
Learning to Fly(Live)- Pink Floyd
The Acid Queen-The Who
5'15- The Who
Pink Cadillac- Bruce Springsteen
Old Dan Tucker-Bruce Springsteen
Little T & A- Rolling Stones
Angie- Rolling Stones
American Girl- Tom Petty
Even the Losers- Tom Petty
Immigrant Song- Led Zeppelin
Babe I'm Gonna Leave You-Led Zeppelin

10:15-11:00 (Hair Band Ballads)

To Be With You- Mr.Big
I Won't Forget You- Poison
Love & Affection-Nelson
Love is On the Way- Saigon Kick
Love of a Lifetime- Firehouse
House of Pain- Faster Pussycat

Don't forget to vote for Rock Wars (see left sidebar for match-ups)

rmj@odu.fm

Album Review

I originally purchased Maroon 5's It Won't Be Soon Before Long for my 4 year old son, who won't stop singing "Makes Me Wonder". I, personally don't really like the tune, but anything for the kids. Lucky for me, the rest of the album is one of the best pop albums you are likely to hear this year. Out of the twelve songs, "Make Me Wonder" may be the least memorable.

The album has 2 types of songs...one, the slick Justin Timberlake meets 80s Prince soul like "Kiwi" and "Little of Your Time", but the other song type is where the CD really shines. There are no fewer than four perfectly produced Elton John like pop ballads that just knocked my socks off. Few bands can pull off this sound, but Adam Levine and Maroon 5 do it perfectly. Like their first album, these tunes just kind of get in your bloodstream.

Downloaders: "Won't go Home Without You" (highly recommended), "Better that we Break", "Wake Up Call"

Until Tomorrow...

Musings for Wednesday 7/18/07

Rock n Roll Circus

One of the tents on the circus tonight is Hair Band ballads, so let's take a look at where some of our favorite hair metal artists are now...

(Thanks to Kevin Miller at Metromix)

Rocker: Bret Michaels

Rocked with: Poison (1984-present)

Rockin' do: Long, blonde and stringy

Still rockin'?: Not only has the "Talk Dirty to Me" singer taken over for Flavor Flav as VH1's most wanted ex-celebrity (see "Rock of Love"), but the renaissance man continues to release music in all shapes and forms: Country songs, soundtracks to films he directed ("A Letter from Death Row," starring Charlie Sheen) and even a recent Top 40 record by Poison, featuring all cover songs. Quality is another matter…

Rocker: Kip Winger

Rocked with: Winger (1987-1994)

Rockin' do: A seriously shaggy mane

Still rockin'?: Yep—after a few false starts, the band released the politically conscious "Winger IV" in 2006. Yes, we said "politically conscious."

Rocker: Jani Lane

Rocked with: Warrant (1984-2004)

Rockin' do: Blonde mane

Still rockin'?: Yes and no. Warrant has soldiered on with a new singer, while the rather bloated Lane has released a few negligible solo projects. He's earned far more notoriety for his recent actions though, which include tales of booze-fueled stage shows, an appearance on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" and a rather public falling out with Quiet Riot's Kevin DuBrow (winning our vote for "Least Important Rock Star Feud of All-Time").

Rocker: Tom Keifer

Rocked with: Cinderella (1982-1994, and periodically afterward) Rockin' do: Big and feathery, with bangs to boot

Still rockin'?: Sort of. Keifer's raspy growl (and gigantic lid) occasionally grace the summer arena circuit, usually on nostalgic packages like the "Rock Never Stops" tour of 2006 (featuring Cinderella and Poison). Keifer, despite some obvious talent, has threatened to release a solo album in the near future with country overtones, much like his peers Jon Bon Jovi, Bret Michaels and Ron Keel.

Rocker: Jack Russell

Rocked with: Great White (1981-present, with breaks)

Rockin' do: A long, seemingly ironed-out mop

Still rockin'?: Although best remembered for its role in the nightclub fire in Rhode Island back in 2003 that took the lives of over 100 people, Great White recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with another tour featuring all the original GW members. Oddly, Russell looks the exact same as he did 20 years ago. That's not a compliment, but it is an achievement of sorts…

Rocker: David Coverdale

Rocked with: Whitesnake (1978-1990 and various points afterwards)

Rockin' do: A big, dolled- up 'do

Still rockin'?: Coverdale may have scored one of the glam era's defining hits ("Here I Go Again"), but even at his band's peak, the former Deep Purple frontman seemed a little too old to be playing the hairspray game. A reunited 'snake recorded four new songs last year, with a promise (threat?) of more to come. Today, the singer may best be known for his former marriage to rock groupie Tawny Kitaen, whose personal life has graced the pages of tabloids in recent years

Listen to the Rock n Roll circus tonight on the odu from 8-11pm central http://www.odu.fm/

Ringmaster Says...

When the situation warrants, I am going to periodically editorialize about topics that interest (bother) me. Today, I must weigh in on this Michael Vick dog fighting controversy. If you have been living in a cave, and don't know what I am referring to, Vick is the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and was indicted yesterday on charges stemming from an illegal dogfighting ring run from his residence. I am by no means an animal lover, but this is a vile, disgusting practice. I have read the myriad of ways these dogs that don't "measure up" are disposed of, and they include electrocution, drowning, shooting, slamming them into the ground, and other despicable, inhumane acts. Vick obviously has some mental problems that he must address, but until he does, I don't believe Michael (Con)Vick belongs in the NFL.

Musings for Tuesday 7/17/07

Rock n Roll Circus

Short post today...Here are the Tents for the Rock n Roll Circus for Wednesdays show 8-11pm central time on http://www.odu.fm/

• Dead and Alive (from last week)


• Rock Wars Round 2 (Classic Rockers)


• Hair Band Ballads

Hope you can join us for the fun and merriment.

Just for fun

(Thanks to Mark for this one)

Bad Website Addresses

Sometimes it's a good idea to get a different perspective before committing to a URL... (Some of these appear to have been abandoned, but most are real and still active...)

Note from Ringmaster J: I don't think we should be naive enough to think that some of these weren't done on purpose...

1. A site called ¡Who Represents¢ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity:http://www.whorepresents.com/

2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views:http://www.expertsexchange.com/

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island:http://www.penisland.net/

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at:http://www.therapistfinder.com/

5. An Italian Power Generator company:http://www.powergenitalia.com/

6. Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:http://www.molestationnursery.com/

7. Computer software at: http://www.ipanywhere.com/

8. The First Cumming Methodist Church:http://www.cummingfirst.com/

9. Art direction at reasonable prices:http://www.speedofart.com/

10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at:http://www.gotahoe.com/

All this and more at http://mistupid.com/people

Musings for Monday 7/16/07

Sports

If you listened to my baseball pick yesterday you would have won again. I am now 5-2 on my picks and if you made simple $10 wagers, you would be $27.94 richer. No picks today, I don't want you guys to get too greedy, but I do have a cool sports list for you...

Best Damn Sports Shows list of the 50 greatest baseball plays

This is a good list. One can always debate a list of this sort, but this is solid. I wasn't alive for the the #1 pick, but is doesn't seem to be on the level of the previous three in my book. Plus, how about some White Sox love? I seem to remember some memorable moments in the 2005 World Series...read to the end for my 5 most memorable White Sox moments.

50. Griffey Slides Past the Yankees1995 ALDS - Game 5
One of the most memorable moments of Mariners history happened in Game 5 with a double by Martinez in the 11th inning that scored Joey Cora and Griffey to win the game 6-5 and the Series "The Double", as Martinez's clutch hit has since been called by Mariners fans, is credited as being the moment that "saved baseball in Seattle" by generating interest in the team and making a new stadium possible.

49. The Curse is Reversed2004 World Series - Game 4
The American League champion Boston Red Sox defeated the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals to claim the 2004 World Series Trophy. It had been 86 years since Boston last claimed the prize by defeating the Chicago Cubs in the 1918 World Series.

48. Kevin Mitchell's One-Handed GrabApril 26, 1989
Ozzie Smith hit a fly ball toward the left-field corner, hooking foul but still within Mitchell's grasp. Except that Mitchell overran the ball, had to reach back and pluck it barehanded from the sky, a guaranteed end-of-the-millennium highlight film clip. The classic Mitchell explanation: "I was running as hard as I could, and it just came back on me. All I could do was stick up my hand and there it was."

47. Bonds Hits #71October 5, 2001
Bonds' record-breaker came at Pacific Bell Park on a tailing fastball from Los Angeles' Chan Ho Park and landed in right-center. The San Francisco star connected on a 1-0 pitch to break the mark that McGwire set in 1998.
After hitting his 442-foot shot, an elated Bonds trotted around the bases and was mobbed by his teammates at the plate and his 11-year-old son, Nikolai -

46. Gionfriddo Robs DiMaggioGame 6 - 1947 World Series Left fielder Al Gionfriddo made a spectacular catch and robbed Joe DiMaggio of a game-tying home run in Game Six of the World Series. The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Yankees, 8-6.

45. The Braves' New World1992 NLCS, Game 7
Atlanta won the series in seven games to advance to their second straight World Series. The 1992 NLCS ended in dramatic fashion, as in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7, with Atlanta down 2-1 and the bases loaded, the Braves' Francisco Cabrera cracked a two-run single that scored David Justice and Sid Bream. Bream famously slid to score the Series-winning run, beating the throw by Pirates left fielder Barry Bonds.

44. Edmonds' Catch for the AgesJune 10, 1997
Top of the fifth inning. Two men on, tie score. David Howard at the plate. Edmonds, in center field for Anaheim, was playing shallow. Howard lined a shot to straightaway center. Edmonds turned his back and took off running, then dove, fully extending his body horizontal to the ground, and caught the ball over his shoulder. He landed on the warning track, a few feet from the wall.
"That was one of the greatest plays ever," veteran umpire Dave Phillips told the Kansas City Star. "That made Willie Mays' play look routine."

43. The Rocket Sets the Strikeout RecordApril 29, 1986
In 1986, Clemens became the first pitcher in history to strike out 20 batters in a complete 9-inning major league game against the Seattle Mariners.

42. Tino Ties It Up2001 World Series, Game 4
In the 9th inning the Yankees trailed 3-1. With one out, Paul O'Neill lined an opposite-field single in front of left fielder Luis Gonzalez. After Bernie Williams struck out, Tino Martinez drove the first pitch he saw from Kim over the wall in right-center field to tie the game at 3-3.

41. "Mr. November" Wins It2001 World Series, Game 4
As the clock in New York struck midnight, and with two outs in the tenth on a 3-2 pitch, Derek Jeter completed the comeback with a walk-off solo homerun to right, earning the title "Mr. November". The Yankees won 4-3 and evened up the series at two games apiece.

40. Brosius Gets Kim Again2001 World Series, Game 5 With the Diamondbacks leading 2-0 in the ninth, Brenly again went to his closer and again the Yankees dramatically came back. Jorge Posada doubled to open the inning, but Kim retired the next two batters. Then, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Scott Brosius knocked the 1-0 pitch out for a home run to tie the game at 2-2.

39. "Go Crazy, Folks ... Go Crazy"1985 NLCS, Game 5
Tom Niedenfuer came in to hold the Cardinals at bay in the ninth. After inducing McGee to pop up to third, Ozzie Smith came to bat from the left side of the plate. Never before in his career had Smith homered from the left side - until now. He golfed a Niedenfuer fastball down the right field line and over the fence for a home run, ending game five as a 3-2 Cardinal victory.

38. Jack Clark Does In the Dodgers1985 NLCS, Game 6
In the ninth. Willie McGee singled and stole second. The Dodgers walked Smith and induced a ground out from Tommy Herr. With runners at second and third and two out, the obvious question faced Tommy Lasorda: do you walk Clark to the open first base or do you pitch to him? But Tommy Lasorda opted to pitch to Clark, and he drilled Niedenfuer's first fastball 450 feet into the left field stands for a pennant-winning home run.

37. Charlie Hustle Saves the Day1980 World Series, Game 6
With one out in the ninth, the bases full and the Phils on top, 4-1. McGraw induced Frank White to hit a foul pop near the Philadelphia dugout, and catcher Bob Boone camped under it. The ball popped in and out of Boone's mitt — the Royals' hopes rose for a fleeting moment — but first baseman Pete Rose, also giving chase on the ball, was there to snatch it out of the air. The Royals' Wilson struck out for a Series-record 12th time, ending the 1980 fall classic.

36. No. 7 for the Ryan ExpressMay 1, 1991
Nolan Ryan pitched his seventh no-hitter on May 1, 1991, striking out Roberto Alomar of the Toronto Blue Jays for the final out.

35. Ozzie's One-Handed WonderApril 20, 1978
In the fourth inning the Braves' Jeff Burroughs hit a ground ball up the middle. Base hit all the way. Smith, who dives as often as Greg Louganis, hit the dirt, glove extended. But this time the ball took a bad hop and bounced up over his hip. No problem. Smith reached back with his bare hand, caught the ball, climbed to his knees and threw to first in plenty of time to catch the incredulous Burroughs.

34. Jeffrey Maier Steals One For the Yanks1996 ALCS, Game 1
On October 9, 1996, the Yankees were behind the Orioles 4-3 in the bottom of the eighth inning. The then-12 year old Maier reached over the fence separating the right field stands and the field of play and deflected a deep fly ball hit by Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter.
The Yankees went on to win the game and series.

33. Renteria Wins it for the Marlins1997 World Series, Game 7
The 1997 World Series. The Marlins were huge underdogs as they capped a stunning season by beating the Indians in seven games, four games to three. The final of Game 7 was decided in extra innings on an Edgar Renteria single off Jay Powell. This World Series was the first won by a wild card team

32. Ortiz Keeps the Sox Alive2004 ALCS, Game 4
The game remained tied until the bottom of the 12th. Ramirez led off with a single against new pitcher Paul Quantrill, and Ortiz hit a two-run walk-off home run to right field. Ortiz became the first player with two walk-off homers in the same postseason; his first capped a Red Sox sweep of the Anaheim Angels in the American League Division Series.
The Boston Red Sox became the first MLB team to come back and win a seven-game series after losing the first three games. Following the amazing comeback the Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. The victory ended one of the longest droughts in MLB history, as the Red Sox hadn't won the World Series since 1918.

31. Derek's Fabulous Flip2001 ALDS, Game 3
With the Yankees down 0 games to 2 versus the Oakland Athletics in the 2001 American League Division Series, and holding on to a 1-0 lead in Game 3 and with an A's runner on first base, Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina served up a high fly ball to deep right field to the A's Terrence Long.
With Oakland's Jeremy Giambi about to round third, Yankees right fielder Shane Spencer retrieved the ball and threw home. The throw sailed over the heads of both cut off men . With Giambi nearing homeplate, Jeter ran across the field, and nearing the 1st base line, caught the ball off a bounce and shovel passed it behind himself to his right to catcher Jorge Posada, who promptly tagged the back of Giambi's knee, a fraction of a second before his foot hit homeplate. The Yankees later went on to win the series in 5 games

30. I Am The GreatestMay 1, 1991
On May 1, 1991, Henderson broke one of baseball's most famous records when he stole the 939th base of his career, one more than Lou Brock.
Rickey also took some heat for his famous speech afterwards where, with Brock looking on from the field, he proclaimed, "Lou Brock was a great base stealer, but today, I am the greatest.

29. David vs. Goliath1978 World Series, Game 2
Game 2 Dodgers up 4-3. Los Angeles Rookie Bob Welch struck out Reggie Jackson with the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth inning to put LA up 2 games to none.
The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 Series, with the Yankees winning in six games to repeat as champions.

28. Rose Rides Into the Record BooksSeptember 11, 1985
On September 11, 1985 Rose broke Cobb's all-time hit record with his 4,192nd hit, a single to left-center field off San Diego Padres pitcher Eric Show.

27. The Curse Continues2003 ALCS, Game 7
Tim Wakefield pitched a scoreless 10th for Boston and in the bottom of the 11th faced Aaron Boone, who had entered earlier as a pinch-runner. Boone launched the first pitch into the upper deck of left field. The Yankees won the series 4 games to 3 to advance to the World Series.

26. Raising Arizona2001 World Series, Game 7
In a tie game, facing the greatest closer in postseason history, Luis Gonzalez sent a blooper to center field to win the 2001 World Series.

25. Third Time's a Charm for Reggie 1977World Series, Game 6
The Yankees led 7-3 in Game 6 of the World Series. Leading off the eighth, Reggie smashed his third home run of the game. Jackson set a record with five home runs in that Series.

24. The Pine Tar IncidentJuly 24, 1983
George Brett hit a ninth-inning, two-out, two-run homer off Goose Gossage that gave the Royals a 5-4 lead. Yankees manager Billy Martin came out to talk to umpire Tim McClelland. As they examined Brett's bat, McClelland ruled that Brett used excessive pine tar and called him out. An enraged Brett stormed out of the dugout to argue. The Yankees ended up winning the game. The Royals did protest, and the game was replayed with the Royals winning.

23. Teddy Ballgame's Last Career At-BatSeptember 28, 1960 One of the greatest hitters in baseball history, Ted Williams ended his career with a home run in front of a home crowd.

22. Kirby's Unforgettable Catch1991 World Series, Game 6
The Braves were threatening in the third when Ron Gant sent a fly ball to center. Kirby Puckett jumped for the ball and seemed to float as he made the grab before crashing into the plexiglass at the Metrodome.

21. Chambliss' HR in the Bronx Zoo1976 ALCS, Game 5
The Yankees and Royals were tied 6-6 in the bottom of the ninth in the deciding game of the ALCS. Yankees first baseman Chris Chambliss hit a solo shot over the right field fence. Fans poured onto the field as Chambliss had to fight his way around the bases.

20. All-Star Collision1970 All-Star Game
Although the game is supposed to be an exhibition, Pete Rose only knows how to play one way: full speed. With the game tied 4-4, Rose came barreling home and bowled over catcher Ray Fosse giving the NL the win and Fosse permanent shoulder damage.

19. Maris Hits No. 61October 1, 1961
In the season finale of the 1961 campaign, Roger Maris put his name in the history books. With his 61st home run, Maris passed Babe Ruth for the record.

18. McGwire Hits No. 62September 8, 1998
Mark McGwire took over as the single-season home run king with a screaming liner to left field.
17. We'll See You Tomorrow Night1991 World Series, Game 6
In his signature performance, Kirby Puckett blasted a Charlie Liebrandt pitch into the left field stands ending Game 6 in the 11th inning.

16. Jackie Steals Home1955 World Series, Game 1
Jackie Robinson stole home in the eighth to bring the Dodgers within a run of the Yankees. It was the ninth swipe of home in World Series history.

15. Denkinger's Blown Call1985 World Series, Game 6
In one of the worst calls in sports history, Don Denkinger calls the Royals' Jorge Orta safe at first base, despite being out by a step. The Royals rallied for two runs in the 2-1 victory. Kansas City goes on to win the Series in seven games.

14. Hendu Crushes the Angels1986 ALCS, Game 5
The Red Sox were one out away from being eliminated from the postseason, when Dave Henderson nailed a go-ahead two-run home run. The homer demoralized the home crowd and capped a four-run ninth.

13. Bartman2003 NLCS, Game 6
The Cubs sat five outs away from their first World Series appearance since 1945. The Cubs had a 3- 0 lead over the Marlins in the eigthth when Luis Castillo sent a fly ball to foul territory in left. Cubs left fielder Moises Alou leaped for the ball but it was tipped by lifelong Cubs fan Steve Bartman. Instead of the third out, the Cubs collapsed and the Marlins went on to win the game and the series.

12. Bucky's Blast1978 A.L. East One-Game Playoff
The Red Sox led 2-0 in the seventh when an unlikely power source added to the Curse of the Bambino. With two on, Bucky Dent shocked crowd with a 3-run homer. That gave the Yankees the lead and the win.

11. Babe Ruth's called shot1932 World Series
Whether or not it actually was a called shot has always been part of baseball debate, but why else would legendary Babe Ruth point his bat toward the outfield seats moments before depositing a ball in those same seats in the '32 World Series against the Cubs?

10. Larsen's Perfection1956 World Series, Game 5
Adding another chapter to Yankee lore, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in World Series history. Larsen struck out pinch-hitter Dale Mitchell to end the game.

9. Cal's Night to RememberSeptember 6, 1995
The same night he took over as baseball's new Iron Man, Cal Ripken Jr. celebrated by blasting his second home run in as many days.

8. Maz's Moment1960 World Series, Game 7
In the bottom of the 9th of a tie game, Bill Mazeroski made World Series history. He led off the inning with a solo shot becoming the first player to end the Fall Classic with a homer.

7. Oh Canada!1993 World Series, Game 6
Staring at a one-run deficit, Joe Carter dug in against Philadelphia's Mitch 'Wild Thing' Williams. With two on, Carter sent a slider into left field ending the 1993 World Series and giving Toronto its second consecutive championship.

6. Hammerin' HankApril 8, 1974
Hank Aaron became the owner of the most hallowed record in sports as he slammed his 715th career home run, surpassing Babe Ruth.

5. The "Say Hey" Kid1954 World Series, Game 1
With the score tied 2-2 in the top of the eighth, the Indians put the pressure on. With two runners aboard, Vic Wertz sent a long fly ball to the deepest part of center field, well over 400 feet away. With his back to the infield and running full speed, Willie Mays caught the ball and flung it back toward the infield.

4. Fisk Pushes It Fair1975 World Series, Game 6
In the bottom of the 12th inning of a 6-6 game, Carlton Fisk looked to extend the World Series to a seventh game. Fisk blasted a long fly ball toward the Green Monster, that danced with the foul line. The Red Sox catcher slowly made his way up the first base line, waving at the ball to stay fair. The ball hit the foul pole sending Red Sox nation into a frenzy.

3. Buckner1986 World Series, Game 6
The Red Sox took a 5-3 lead into the bottom of the 10th and the champagne was literally on ice in the Boston clubhouse. But with two out and nobody on base, the Mets rallied and managed to tie the game when Mookie Wilson stepped to the plate. With Ray Knight on second base, Wilson sent a grounder down to first base that rolled right through the legs of first baseman Bill Buckner. Knight scored, capping the unlikely comeback.





2. Kirk Gibson Gets the Best of Eck1988 World Series, Game 1
The Dodgers trailed 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth, facing the future Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley. With a runner on, Tommy Lasorda sent in a hobbled Kirk Gibson to pinch hit. In a scene straight out of Hollywood, the reigning NL MVP delivered with the game-winning two-run homer in his only at bat of the World Series.










1. The Shot Heard 'Round the World1951 N.L. Playoff, Game 3
The Brooklyn Dodgers took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth against their rival New York Giants. The Giants scored a run before Bobby Thomson dug in for his at bat with two runners on base. Thomson sent the ball into the left field stands for the 5-4 win and sent the Giants to the World Series.



Ringmaster J's 5 most memorable White Sox moments: (thanks to Booter for some help on this list) These are in no particular order...



1.Disco Demolition-It started as a wacky radio promotion, but quickly turned into not only one of the most memorable moments in White Sox history, but in music history as well.

2.Konerko Grand Slam in the 2005 - Game 2 World Series

3.Ted Kluszewski hits 2 homeruns in the 1st game of the 1959 World Series in a White Sox victory, but they went on to lose the series to the Dodgers.

4.Harold Baines ends the longest game in baseball history with a homerun in the bottom of the 26th inning...8 hours and 6 minutes after the start of the game.

5.Four White Sox starters pitch consecutuive complete games in the 2005 playoffs vs. the Anaheim Angels (Buehrle, Garland, Contreres, and Garcia)

Musings for Sunday 7/15/07

Movie Review

The Sentinel (Starring Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, and Eva Longoria)

The Ringmaster doesn't get out much, so most of my movie reviews will be of the DVD variety. On the surface this seems like a throwaway movie to keep some TV stars busy while their shows are on summer hiatus, but it is quite an entertaining watch. Michael Douglas is very good as a secret service agent having an affair with the First Lady (Kim Basinger) and being framed in a plot to kill the president. Douglas spends half the movie trying to clear his name and avoid Kiefer and Eva. Of course, he does...sorry to give it away. This is basically a very good TV movie, but entertaining nevertheless. I am still trying to figure out why Longoria was cast in this role, but I think we can all figure that out now, can't we?

you decide...

or...

Sports

Only one baseball pick today...but it is for the ESPN game tonight.

St. Louis (Wainwright) +130 over Philadelphia (Eaton)

...until tomorrow my friends

Musings for Saturday 7/14/07

I haven't decided if I am going to regularly post on the weekend, but lucky for you...today I will.

Sports

4-2 in my baseball picks yesterday. If you would have went to Vegas and bet $10 on all six games, you would be $14.94 richer. See this is not only an educational blog, but it is profitable too. I do know when to quit while I am ahead, so no baseball picks today, kiddies.

Lists

Here is EHarmonys list of the 20 best romantic movies. I really don't know where to start picking this apart. They don't rank the movies, but instead they are divided into decades. I am really no expert until you get to the 80's, but I see some omissions. Read to the end for some great movies the Ringmaster feels were overlooked. Plus look for my comments in RED.


1920s
Way Down East (1920)Screen legend Lillian Gish stars as Anna Moore, a naive New Englander duped into a sham marriage by a silver-tongued roué (Lowell Sherman) who deserts her after she turns up pregnant. When the infant dies, Anna leaves Boston, changes her name and finds shelter in the bucolic transcendence of a farm community. There she captures the heart of callow romantic David Bartlett (Richard Barthelmess), but Anna’s checkered past comes back to haunt her. Not familiar with this one

The Sheik (1921) Rudolph Valentino, "the greatest lover of all time," wooed women both on screen and in audiences worldwide playing the title character in this double feature of hit silent films. In The Sheik, wealthy Sheik Ahmed (Valentino) kidnaps Lady Diana (Agnes Ayres) with intentions to make her his bride … but not if feisty Diana can help it. In the sequel, Valentino plays the sheik’s son and is kidnapped by his lover’s (Vilma Bánky) father for ransom.
The ogre and the donkey...sure very romantic

1930s
City Lights (1931)City Lights was Charlie Chaplin’s last silent film and is widely considered one of his best. Chaplin, once again playing the character known as the Little Tramp, makes the acquaintance of a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill), who, because she can’t see him, believes the shabby tramp is a millionaire. The tramp attempts to raise enough money for the blind girl to have an eye operation, knowing she may eventually discover his true identity. Never saw it, but sounds quite touching


It Happened One Night (1934)Runaway socialite Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) is en route to the Big Apple to elope with a fortune-hunting flyboy. Along the way she meets crusty newspaperman Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who’s just been sacked and—unbeknownst to Ellie—plans to sell her story to get his job back. But a string of zany misadventures leads them to realize they’re madly—if reluctantly—in love. It Happened One Night swept every major Academy Award. Haven't seen it, but I hear it is very good


1940s
The Philadelphia story (1940)Socialite Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) prepares to remarry, but her ex (Cary Grant) and a tabloid reporter (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner James Stewart) have other ideas as they converge on her home for a fateful visit. The three stars form an incomparable romantic triangle in one of the most tantalizing screwball romances ever. Ace Hollywood women’s director George Cukor adapts this urbane Broadway comedy with precision and wit. This isn't bad for a dated movie


Casablanca (1942)Of all the "gin joints" in Morocco, Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), with husband Victor (Paul Henreid) in tow, had to walk into the one owned by Rick (Humphrey Bogart), a former beau she abandoned in Paris. War looms over them all, and in a much-discussed ending, Rick and Ilsa make heroic but heartbreaking choices. As time goes by, director Michael Curtiz’s 1942 classic war noir only gets better. Peter Lorre and Claude Rains also star. A cinematic classic...perfect choice


1950s
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)Marlon Brando spellbinds as the brutish Stanley Kowalski in Tennessee Williams’s classic rumination on carnal attraction and faded gentility. After losing the family plantation to creditors, Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) travels to New Orleans hoping to find comfort with her sister (Kim Hunter), Stanley’s wife. But Blanche gets more than she bargained for. Oscars went to Leigh, Hunter and Karl Malden for their monumental performances. Great movie, but I didn't find it that romantic


Lady and the Tramp (1955)Lady, a pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a jaunty, freedom-loving mutt with a heart of gold, share romance adventures in this timeless story. Highlighted by memorable songs, this film features a cast of memorable characters—from Peg, an ex-showgirl Pekingese, to Si and Am, two of the most devious felines ever to prowl across the screen. Features the voices of Peggy Lee, Barbara Luddy, Bill Thompson, Bill Baucon, Stan Freberg, Verna Felton. Ummm sure, now that's a spicy meatball


1960s
The Apartment (1960)C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) has his future mapped out—all he needs to do is cozy up to the top feeders in the corporate food chain. But his fast track to the executive suite gets short-circuited when he falls for one of the bosses’ girlfriends. The Apartment features top-notch performances from Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Picture. Good movie, but not romantic enough for this list


Bonnie and Clyde (1967)Serial bank robbers, sometime lovers and folkloric heroes, Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) and Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) barrel across Depression-ravaged America on a shooting spree that ended in a deathly rain of bullets—for them. Sexy and stylish, the film, directed by Arthur Penn, shattered the crime film mold, layering comedy onto mayhem and youthful criminality. Gene Wilder makes his first film appearance here. Violent and romantic....great combo.


1970s

Harold and Maude (1971)A self-absorbed, death-obsessed teen (Bud Cort) and a geriatric, high-on-life widow (Ruth Gordon) find love in this comical cult favorite. Hassled by his domineering mother (Vivian Pickles) to play the dating game, the morbid Harold would rather attend funerals, which is where he meets the feisty Maude (natch). The seemingly mismatched pair forms a bond that turns into a highly unconventional—but ultimately satisfying—romance. Never saw it, never will


Annie Hall (1977)Listen closely and you can actually hear the stress hormones pumping through the bodies of the characters in Annie Hall. Woody Allen’s real, funny ode to love among twitchy city dwellers scooped up Oscars for Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Actress (Diane Keaton) and Best Screenplay. And don’t miss cameos of not-yet-stars Jeff Goldblum, Shelley Duvall and Sigourney Weaver. Good choice, but overrated


1980s
Somewhere in Time (1980)In this unabashedly romantic film, an elderly woman approaches playwright Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve) and presses a pocket watch into his hand whispering, “Come back to me.” Years later, Collier becomes obsessed with a picture of an early 1900s actress (Jane Seymour) and discovers that she’s the woman who gave him the watch. Collier wills himself back in time to find the woman, and the pair begins a love affair out of time.
You've got to be kidding me, unless Reeve was already in the wheelchair, I am not buying this one


Moonstruck (1987)Cher, Olympia Dukakis and screenwriter John Patrick Shanley each won Oscars for their wonderful work in this slice-of-life comedy about the Italian-American denizens of a Brooklyn neighborhood. Cher’s an independent-minded widow who falls in love with a one-handed, misfit baker (Nicolas Cage), much to the chagrin of her betrothed (Danny Aiello). With great performances all around, Moonstruck is bellisima! Good, solid choice...Cage is excellent


When Harry Met Sally… (1989)Can men and women remain friends without sex getting in the way? Nora Ephron’s episodic screenplay introduces womanizing, neurotic Harry (Billy Crystal) and ambitious, equally neurotic Sally (Meg Ryan) as chums who resist sexual attraction to maintain their friendship—a relationship always teetering on the brink of love. As the two draw closer, the question resurfaces: Can they stay just pals? Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby co-star.
Perfect, great choice

1990s
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)Writer-director Nora Ephron’s Oscar-nominated romantic comedy stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as soul mates who come perilously close to never meeting. Although separated by thousands of miles, rueful widower Sam Baldwin (Hanks) and soon-to-be married Annie Reed (Ryan) connect through a radio call-in show encounter engineered by Sam’s son, Jonah (Ross Malinger). Fans of An Affair to Remember will enjoy the many references to that classic romance. Enough Nora Ephron already


The Bridges of Madison County (1995)When her family is off at the state fair, vaguely discontented Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson (Meryl Streep) meets National Geographic shutterbug Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood), who’s in Madison County to shoot Iowa’s covered bridges. What begins as a guarded friendship soon erupts into an intense affair that rekindles Francesca’s forgotten passions. But she finds her emotions in conflict when the time comes to choose her future. Bad choice, overrated, over sappy, over indulgent crap


2000s
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)Nia Vardalos plays Toula Portokalos, a single Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek (John Corbett), which is a no-no to her strict family—especially her commanding mother, Maria (Lainie Kazan), and her traditional father, Gus (Michael Constantine). Think of it as a cross between Meet the Parents and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner…with a flavoring on the souvlaki side. Big hit, but I didn't like it much


Love Actually (2003)An ensemble comedy that tells 10 separate (but intertwining) London love stories, leading to a big climax on Christmas Eve. One of the threads follows the brand-new, unmarried Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) of the United Kingdom, who, on his first day in 10 Downing Street, falls in love with the girl (Martine McCutcheon) who brings him his tea. Denise Richards, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley and Rowan Atkinson co-star. Never saw it, but they just had to get some Hugh Grant in there


The Notebook (2004)Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, this drama chronicles an enduring love that withstands both war and disease. It begins in a nursing home, where a man (James Garner) arrives every day armed with a notebook from which he reads stories about a couple, Noah and Allie (played by Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams), to an unresponsive woman (Gena Rowlands). Who are the characters in the book, and why does the stranger insist on reading about them aloud? Under appreciated, very good choice. The Ringmaster cried like a baby during this one.


Here are 5 they missed...

Man on the Moon- A young Reese Witherspoon, and a tragic tractor accident...what more can you ask for from a tear jerker?

Before Sunrise- Sarcasm and romance are two things that go great together. Great performances from Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.

Jerry McGuire- Loved the movie, loved the big headed kid...and I bought the love story hook, line, and sinker.

Monster's Ball- love Billy Bob. You could feel the sexual tension throughout this entire movie until the huge explosion at the end. If Halle Berry got 3 Million to show here breasts in Swordfish, I wonder how much she got for that scene with Billy Bob?

Beautiful Girls- lot to love about this movie...perfect performance from a young Natalie Portman.

Musings for Friday July 13, 2007

It's Friday the 13th, but I am not afraid...


MUSIC


My kids are starting to get into music, especially the songs on the radio. So I decided to list their 3 favorite songs right now, and since my oldest is 4-years old I included my favorite songs from when I was a young 4 year old in 1975.

THE KIDS

1. Girlfriend- Avril Lavigne
2. Makes Me Wonder- Maroon 5
3. Hey There, Deliah- Plain White T's

MINE

1. Philadelphia Freedon- Elton John
2. Rhinestone Cowboy- Glen Campbell
3. Love Will Keep Us Together- Captain & Tennille

I am not sure if these were my actual favorites, but it does demonstrate how bad pop music can be, but hey, if it entertains a 4 year old.


VIDEOS


Thanks to College Humor for this one...this kitty really likes corn


Cat_Eating_Corn (link)

...and these kitties really like apple juice (can't believe this is a real commercial in another country) Thanks to yesbutnobutyes.com for this one

Apple_Juice_Commercial???? (link)

SPORTS

The Sox seem to be getting back on track after winning their third in a row last night, and I see them winning again tonight with Beuhrle on the bump. Here are the rest of my picks for todays games...
AL
Sox +130(Buehrle) over Baltimore (Bedard)
Tampa Bay +125 (Kazmir) over NY Yankees (Clemens)
Minnesota -220 (Santana) over Oakland (Kennedy)
NL
Philadeplhia -145 (Kendrick) over St Louis (Wells)
Pittsburgh +160 (Snell) over Atlanta (Hudson)
LA +110 (Billingsly) over San Fran (Cain)

4 out of 6 underdogs. How about that?

Musings for Thursday 7/12/07

Rock n Roll Circus

what you missed: An embarrassing call to Ringmaster J's wife and a rare call from intoxicated Florida Booter. We had so much fun we didn't even make it to the third tent. Don't forget to vote for Rock Wars (see the match ups on the sidebar of this very blog).

Here is the play list for last night's show:


8:00-8:45 (White Boyz)

So What'cha Want-Beastie Boys
Bewitdaba-Kid Rock
Boyz n the Hood-Dynamite Hack
My Name Is- Eminem
Bitches Ain't Shit- Ben Folds
Nookie- Limp Bizkit
Black Jesus- Everlast
Bleed it Out- Linkin Park

8:45-10:15 (Rock Wars Round 2-Hard Rock)

Cherub Rock- Smashing Pumpkins
American Idiot- Green Day
This is the Call- Foo Fighters
Come as You Are- Nirvana
Dream On- Aerosmith
Jaded- Aerosmith
Freewill- Rush
Lessons- Rush
It's So Easy-Guns n Roses
Don't Cry- Guns n Roses
Hard To Handle-Black Crowes
Sting Me- Black Crowes
Jamie's Cryin-Van Halen
Not Enough-Van Halen
Let Me Put My Love into You- AC/DC
Back in Black- AC/DC
Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)-Motley Crue
Girls, Girls, Girls- Motley Crue
20th Century Boy- Def Leppard
Foolin- Def Leppard

10:15-11:00 (Dead and Alive)
ran out of time - Tune in 7/18/07 for this tent


Videos



Here is David Letterman getting a little too friendly with a Transformer the other night on his show. (courtesy of gizmodo.com)







Letterman_and_his_Transformer_friend (link)










CD Review




Wilco-Sky_Blue_Sky (link to ITunes...buy it)

Jeff Tweedy and Wilco are back with their 6Th studio album Sky Blue Sky, and it doesn't disappoint. Throughout their career the band has attempted many different directions, such as the Beach Boys pop of Summerteeth, or the rootsy rock of the two disc set Being There. The new album is kind of a mixture of the two, let's call it rootsy pop. Most of the songs register under five minutes, and the topics stretch from bad break-ups masked as hangover remedies ("Shake it Off") to modes of transportation masked as love songs ("Walken"). If you like the band you will like this CD. After only a couple of listens, I think it is as good as their best work.


For You Down loaders: "Either Way", "Walken", "What Light"

Musings for Wednesday July 11th, 2007

Wow, the inaugural post, a time for excitement and anticipation. In case you are like me, and have no idea what is going to happen on this blog, this is what I envision. It will be a quick read since I don't want to bore anyone, and it will include some funny videos, some of my sure to be wrong sports picks, a CD review here and there, and anything else I feel will be at least slightly entertaining...so without further ado, and in the immortal words of the Black Eyed Peas..."Let's Get Retarded".

SPORTS

Last nights baseball all star game was rather uneventful, but here are a few observations...

-Do we really need 45 minutes of pregame fodder? Willie Mays riding around in a car waving to the fans, Eric Byrnes and his dog hanging out in a kayak in McCovey Cove, let's get to the game already. How can we expect our children to grow up loving the sport when the game doesn't end until almost midnight eastern time?

-Ichiro hits the first inside the park homerun in all-star game history...thank God for that banner.

-AL manager Jim Leyland was visibly upset in the ninth as his team almost blew a 3 run ninth inning lead. Hey Jim, it's only an exhibition game for Christ Sake. Do you think he wants home field advantage in the World Series?

-NL Manager Tony LaRussa decided against inserting the best player on his team, Albert Puhols, into the game in the 9th with the winning runs on base. Sure, Orlando Hudson and Aaron Rowand were all-stars, but you have a future hall of famer on the bench with a bat in his hand. Albert was quick to voice his displeasure in the media, but my guess is that LaRussa did not want to play Puhols at 2b in the event the game continued to extra innings.

In Trade rumors: I think the White Sox will trade Dye and Contreras to the Mets in the next week...remember you heard it here 1st.

Videos

Here is a video of an idiot servant with nothing better to do than enclose himself in a large balloon. It is more entertaining to actually listen to this guy. He is very proud of himself, now turn off the camera and go spank it to images of Macy's Thanksgiving parade Woody Woodpecker Balloon.

Guy_in_a_balloon (link)

Rock n Roll Circus

Don't forget to listen tonight from 8-11pm on http://www.odu.fm/ Tonight's tents:

1.White Boyz

2.ROCK WARS round 2: Hard Rockers

3.Dead and Alive