That ends a two game slide.
They are now one game below .500.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Twins
"Buxton looks to rebound after frustrating season."
That was the headline 4 days ago at ESPN.
The problem is, that's been the headline at ESPN for Buxton for FOUR straight seasons.
Is it just more probable that Buxton isn't any good?
Great speed and defense is one thing. Being a great hitter is something else. And staying healthy is also an intangible he doesn't seem to possess.
Byron Buxton is not Kirby Puckett. He reminds me more of Billy Beane.
Lots of potential, but the numbers after a while, just don't lie.
How many more frustrating seasons are the Twins going to support him?
How many more frustrating seasons are Twins' fans going to support him?
That was the headline 4 days ago at ESPN.
The problem is, that's been the headline at ESPN for Buxton for FOUR straight seasons.
Is it just more probable that Buxton isn't any good?
Great speed and defense is one thing. Being a great hitter is something else. And staying healthy is also an intangible he doesn't seem to possess.
Byron Buxton is not Kirby Puckett. He reminds me more of Billy Beane.
Lots of potential, but the numbers after a while, just don't lie.
How many more frustrating seasons are the Twins going to support him?
How many more frustrating seasons are Twins' fans going to support him?
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
WWE
WWE just had one of their major PPV weekends.
NXT Takeover was Saturday. As always it was spectacular. 2 3/4 hours of fast paced amazing action.
The Royal Rumble was Sunday. Seven hours of mostly snooze inducing sameness.
Sure there were moments, but I'm guessing I wasn't the only person going to bed before the main event. Everybody KNEW Seth Rollins was the new chosen one, and "surprise" he won the Rumble.
Vince isn't interested in his supposed shake-up. He just wants to keep doing it the same boring way, hoping we won't notice.
And because of NXT being so good, I simply go along with it.
Sigh, I'm part of the problem and I don't know what to do about it.
NXT Takeover was Saturday. As always it was spectacular. 2 3/4 hours of fast paced amazing action.
The Royal Rumble was Sunday. Seven hours of mostly snooze inducing sameness.
Sure there were moments, but I'm guessing I wasn't the only person going to bed before the main event. Everybody KNEW Seth Rollins was the new chosen one, and "surprise" he won the Rumble.
Vince isn't interested in his supposed shake-up. He just wants to keep doing it the same boring way, hoping we won't notice.
And because of NXT being so good, I simply go along with it.
Sigh, I'm part of the problem and I don't know what to do about it.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Wolves .500!
Beating the Lakers at L.A. would normally be a big deal, but without LeBron, they really aren't any good. We're 24-24 on the season. They're 25-24.
It's hard to believe I'm this interested in an average Wolves team. But, and I say it again, average is way better than normal for this franchise.
Go Wolves!
It's hard to believe I'm this interested in an average Wolves team. But, and I say it again, average is way better than normal for this franchise.
Go Wolves!
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Base Ball Writers Association of America
The BBWAA elected 4 more Hall of Famers this week.
Mariano Rivera was the biggest name, but Roy Halladay, Mike Mussina, and Edgar Martinez were no slouches either.
What got my attention was that the BBWAA still spells baseball as TWO words.
I like that they are sticking to their roots. But, maybe its time that baseball starts spelling "home run" as one word.
"Homerun" makes so much more sense.
Just my two cents...
Mariano Rivera was the biggest name, but Roy Halladay, Mike Mussina, and Edgar Martinez were no slouches either.
What got my attention was that the BBWAA still spells baseball as TWO words.
I like that they are sticking to their roots. But, maybe its time that baseball starts spelling "home run" as one word.
"Homerun" makes so much more sense.
Just my two cents...
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Saints Fans
I'm glad Saints fans finally realize what it's like to lose a game based on a ref's bad decision.
They beat Farve and the Vikings under similar circumstances just a few short years ago.
And we didn't have the benefit of better OT rules.
Lawsuits and billboards.
Go ahead, it's not going to change anything.
That's life.
What's worse, is that even if you did get a new set of downs with that call, there is no guarantee you would have done anything with it.
That's football.
Be thankful you have a team and quarterback that get to play in games like this so often.
And next time, DO SOMETHING with that opportunity.
Losers...
They beat Farve and the Vikings under similar circumstances just a few short years ago.
And we didn't have the benefit of better OT rules.
Lawsuits and billboards.
Go ahead, it's not going to change anything.
That's life.
What's worse, is that even if you did get a new set of downs with that call, there is no guarantee you would have done anything with it.
That's football.
Be thankful you have a team and quarterback that get to play in games like this so often.
And next time, DO SOMETHING with that opportunity.
Losers...
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Monday, January 21, 2019
Football
Two of the best games I have ever seen.
Yes, the Saints have a major complaint.
Close games always come down to refs' calls and who has the best kicker.
Last night that game had both.
Go Patriots!
Yes, the Saints have a major complaint.
Close games always come down to refs' calls and who has the best kicker.
Last night that game had both.
Go Patriots!
Sunday, January 20, 2019
NFL
Two games, both featuring an old pro at quarterback with all sorts of records, and both featuring young quarterbacks with their own high-powered offenses.
I hope to see most of both. They should be great.
Oh, and the Wolves lost.
sigh
I hope to see most of both. They should be great.
Oh, and the Wolves lost.
sigh
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Manny Machado and Bryce Harper Still Free Agents
With less than a month to go before Spring training starts, no team has signed baseball's youngest and best free agents.
Have owners finally come to their senses? Do they at last know that one player on a 10-year contract may not be worth 300-400 million dollars?
The thing is, until Harper and/or Machado are signed, other, lesser named free agents aren't being signed either. The big names always determine free agent price each year. Nobody wants to pay too much.
The Twins have discovered over the last 5 years that one big contract and several decent sized pitching contracts really don't seem to make a difference.
Fans don't seem to care what their team does, and if you lose, it's better not to have such a big budget.
Owners are smarter. Fans are smarter.
And players may have discovered the days of mega-millions are no longer that available.
Baseball is changing. Viewing habits are changing. And players are not worth as much as they used to be.
Have owners finally come to their senses? Do they at last know that one player on a 10-year contract may not be worth 300-400 million dollars?
The thing is, until Harper and/or Machado are signed, other, lesser named free agents aren't being signed either. The big names always determine free agent price each year. Nobody wants to pay too much.
The Twins have discovered over the last 5 years that one big contract and several decent sized pitching contracts really don't seem to make a difference.
Fans don't seem to care what their team does, and if you lose, it's better not to have such a big budget.
Owners are smarter. Fans are smarter.
And players may have discovered the days of mega-millions are no longer that available.
Baseball is changing. Viewing habits are changing. And players are not worth as much as they used to be.
Friday, January 18, 2019
Sports
Wolves nothing.
Twins nothing.
Vikings nothing.
Blizzard?
Coming.
Not much else this morning.
Twins nothing.
Vikings nothing.
Blizzard?
Coming.
Not much else this morning.
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Warriors!
Okay, I admit I pay more attention to Golden State than the Wolves.
So sue me.
Last night they weren't as good as the night before, but they still pulled out a close win against the Pelicans. Curry dropped 41.
The other "best offensive player in basketball" James Harden had 58 for the Rockets, but they lost.
I would be talking more about the Twins if they would do something worth talking about. While the White Sox are talking about big name free agents and 200-300 million dollar contracts, the Twins are getting a 135 pound, 18-year old kid from the Dominican in trade for a guy they were ready to drop outright for a roster spot.
The business of baseball is not all that interesting.
Especially if you're a Twins fan.
So sue me.
Last night they weren't as good as the night before, but they still pulled out a close win against the Pelicans. Curry dropped 41.
The other "best offensive player in basketball" James Harden had 58 for the Rockets, but they lost.
I would be talking more about the Twins if they would do something worth talking about. While the White Sox are talking about big name free agents and 200-300 million dollar contracts, the Twins are getting a 135 pound, 18-year old kid from the Dominican in trade for a guy they were ready to drop outright for a roster spot.
The business of baseball is not all that interesting.
Especially if you're a Twins fan.
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Warriors!
51 points including 10 threes in the first quarter.
They look healthy again.
The Wolves? They lost.
Everything seems normal again.
They look healthy again.
The Wolves? They lost.
Everything seems normal again.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Talent
Kyler Murphy, Oklahoma quarterback, and reigning Heisman Trophy winner, has decided to enter the NFL draft.
Though not really a surprise, it's just to keep his options open.
You see, he was also drafted by the Oakland A's earlier this year in the Major League Baseball draft.
Ninth overall, he already has a standing offer with the A's for $4.66 million, including a signing bonus.
He now has both the NFL and MLB fighting over him.
You can practically see the dollar signs.
Though not really a surprise, it's just to keep his options open.
You see, he was also drafted by the Oakland A's earlier this year in the Major League Baseball draft.
Ninth overall, he already has a standing offer with the A's for $4.66 million, including a signing bonus.
He now has both the NFL and MLB fighting over him.
You can practically see the dollar signs.
Monday, January 14, 2019
Football!
Yesterday was a fun day of football.
When it was all over, the four biggest scoring offenses in the league find themselves as the only teams left in the playoffs. That's never happened before.
That's pretty cool. New England surprised everyone. No one thought they weren't capable of beating San Diego (I mean they ARE the Patriots), but San Diego was the favorite with a number of experts and New England just crushed them in the first half and then coasted to an easy win.
And Philly would have won with the quarterback who doesn't look like Prince Harry, if a certain Eagles receiver would have simply caught an easy pass for a first down late in the game. Instead, it was an "interception" (that rule HAS to change) and the old QB with all the the passing records ended up winning the game for New Orleans.
Good, good football. Already looking forward to the games next weekend.
When it was all over, the four biggest scoring offenses in the league find themselves as the only teams left in the playoffs. That's never happened before.
That's pretty cool. New England surprised everyone. No one thought they weren't capable of beating San Diego (I mean they ARE the Patriots), but San Diego was the favorite with a number of experts and New England just crushed them in the first half and then coasted to an easy win.
And Philly would have won with the quarterback who doesn't look like Prince Harry, if a certain Eagles receiver would have simply caught an easy pass for a first down late in the game. Instead, it was an "interception" (that rule HAS to change) and the old QB with all the the passing records ended up winning the game for New Orleans.
Good, good football. Already looking forward to the games next weekend.
Sunday, January 13, 2019
NFL
I elected not to watch yesterday's games. I was rooting for, and expecting the Chiefs and Rams to win, and they did.
Instead, yesterday was spent preparing for the WWE's NXT UK PPV which I got to watch with two nephews. It was great and so were they.
Can't wait for the next Takeover special in a couple of weeks!
Instead, yesterday was spent preparing for the WWE's NXT UK PPV which I got to watch with two nephews. It was great and so were they.
Can't wait for the next Takeover special in a couple of weeks!
Saturday, January 12, 2019
Wolves Lose
20-22 on the season
Just like the team they lost to last night.
They are the very definition of average.
Which is a big step up from most seasons.
Go Wolves!
Just like the team they lost to last night.
They are the very definition of average.
Which is a big step up from most seasons.
Go Wolves!
Friday, January 11, 2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Willians Astudillo
The Twins have a really large centerfielder/catcher/first baseman in their farm system.
He hit a walk off in winter league a day or so ago. Yes, he broke all the rules.
And he's really fun to watch.
http://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/25666450
He hit a walk off in winter league a day or so ago. Yes, he broke all the rules.
And he's really fun to watch.
http://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/25666450
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Clemson Dominates Alabama
There is one clear best team in college football.
What's scary is that they beat everybody's number one pick (Alabama) with such incredible ease.
Clemson, last night, looked like the best college team ever.
And they probably were.
Wow!
What's scary is that they beat everybody's number one pick (Alabama) with such incredible ease.
Clemson, last night, looked like the best college team ever.
And they probably were.
Wow!
Monday, January 7, 2019
Eagles!
This year, the roll of the Vikings was played by the Bears.
They lost because the QB who doesn't look like Prince Harry played well, especially at the end
AND
their kicker did the best imitation of a Vikings kicker I have ever seen.
With time running out he hit both the upright AND the crossbar and lost his team the game.
Anyone one of our worthless kickers the last two seasons would have been proud.
They lost because the QB who doesn't look like Prince Harry played well, especially at the end
AND
their kicker did the best imitation of a Vikings kicker I have ever seen.
With time running out he hit both the upright AND the crossbar and lost his team the game.
Anyone one of our worthless kickers the last two seasons would have been proud.
Wolves Kick Lakers, Celebrate By Firing Coach!
The Jimmy Butler ordeal tuned off Wolves management.
And the Lakers without LeBron looked a lot like last year's Lakers.
Still, they're within 2 games of .500 again.
Best? Flip Suanders son is now interim coach.
Go Wolves!
And the Lakers without LeBron looked a lot like last year's Lakers.
Still, they're within 2 games of .500 again.
Best? Flip Suanders son is now interim coach.
Go Wolves!
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Cowboys!
I don't hate the Cowboys. I know that's different than most NFL fans, but I do dislike Seattle.
I stopped watching last night after that horrific leg injury, (and I didn't watch any replay-it was pretty obvious in real time) but I'm glad the right team won.
I'll probably watch some of the Philly/Chicago game this afternoon. I want to see if the Eagle's QB who doesn't look like Prince Harry can continue his magic...
I stopped watching last night after that horrific leg injury, (and I didn't watch any replay-it was pretty obvious in real time) but I'm glad the right team won.
I'll probably watch some of the Philly/Chicago game this afternoon. I want to see if the Eagle's QB who doesn't look like Prince Harry can continue his magic...
Saturday, January 5, 2019
Wolves Surprise!
They started down early last night at home.
19 points.
But learned to play some defense and came back to win.
Did not look for that.
19 points.
But learned to play some defense and came back to win.
Did not look for that.
Playoffs
I'm not quite ready to watch NFL playoff games just yet, though I will probably catch part of both games this afternoon and evening.
I want to see the GOOD teams...
I want to see the GOOD teams...
Friday, January 4, 2019
"You Don't Lose At Home With A 20 Point Lead"
That was the quote last night from Stephen Curry after the Warriors ended up losing by one to the Rockets, late.
I would like to suggest that Stephen Curry has never lived in Minnesota.
I would like to suggest that Stephen Curry has never lived in Minnesota.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Doctor Who Disappoints
The greatest television show in history is officially dead.
The new Doctor Who series started in 2005, and though it started out a hint cheap and cartoony, it became the best plotted, best written, best acted show of all time. And considering the major villains of the series were guys in metal suits or guys in metal cans, that's saying an awful lot.
Oh, the show is still on, but they just finished up this season's run with a holiday special last night that was truly awful, just like every other show this season.
They got a new executive producer/show runner this season with a whole new stable of writers, and all they really proved is that they did not want to continue the same path.
It's now a show that resembles a mix between Scooby Doo and the Magic School Bus with a little bit of Little House on the Prairie drama thrown in.
Doctor Who is now a kindergarten teacher who let's her class solve all their problems while coming up with no real solutions of her own. The problem is that she's dealing with adults not children. One is even an elderly grand father, and it's just painful to watch.
I gave it a whole season. I now quit.
It's a different show. It just happens to have the same name.
That's the biggest crime of all.
The new Doctor Who series started in 2005, and though it started out a hint cheap and cartoony, it became the best plotted, best written, best acted show of all time. And considering the major villains of the series were guys in metal suits or guys in metal cans, that's saying an awful lot.
Oh, the show is still on, but they just finished up this season's run with a holiday special last night that was truly awful, just like every other show this season.
They got a new executive producer/show runner this season with a whole new stable of writers, and all they really proved is that they did not want to continue the same path.
It's now a show that resembles a mix between Scooby Doo and the Magic School Bus with a little bit of Little House on the Prairie drama thrown in.
Doctor Who is now a kindergarten teacher who let's her class solve all their problems while coming up with no real solutions of her own. The problem is that she's dealing with adults not children. One is even an elderly grand father, and it's just painful to watch.
I gave it a whole season. I now quit.
It's a different show. It just happens to have the same name.
That's the biggest crime of all.
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
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