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What's the story behind this guy?, I'm finding it hard to accept the 'new' Ron.

I would guess they are, aren't they a partner in this deal along with comcast?

Of course, sorry it was a dumb question.

Irish playwright Martin McDonagh was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Live Action Short Film category. do you know him Norrin, it might seem like a stupid question but I'm sure he probably banged around NY over the years.

Yeah but seawolf had pictures......

Looks like Beltran bulked up a bit, you think Jeff travels in a private jet, he seems to show up everywhere.

Should be a crap night all round, especially with Jon Stewart hosting.

Just sticking this here...congrats to Cliff,Kris, Mookie and Mike.]Baseball writers cite A-Rod twice BY BOB HERZOGSTAFF WRITERJanuary 30, 2006He still hasn't brought Yankees fans the hardware they really covet - a World Series trophy - but Alex Rodriguez was the only guest to be presented two awards last night by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America at the organization's annual dinner at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers in Manhattan.A-Rod, who excelled in his second season with the Yankees - batting .321 with 130 RBIs and leading the AL in homers (48), runs (124) and slugging percentage (.610) - was given the New York chapter's prestigious Player of the Year Award as well as the American League MVP award he won from the national chapter of the BBWAA. "You wish an award like this could be sliced into 25 pieces," A-Rod said in deferring to his teammates. "I think we are overdue to raise the flag in New York in 2006."One of the loudest ovations of the evening was reserved for popular former Mets centerfielder Mookie Wilson, who won the New York chapter's signature Willie, Mickey and the Duke Award for those players forever linked in our baseball memories. Wilson and former Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner - who did not attend - were saluted for their roles in the famous play in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series in which they performed a modern-day version of Ralph Branca giving up the winning home run in the 1951 World Series to Bobby Thomson, both previous winners of the award.Buckner has been a virtual baseball recluse since letting Wilson's ground ball squirt between his legs and allowing the winning run to score in the 10th inning. Wilson was lavish in praise of Buckner. "He's a true friend and a true professional," Wilson said. "That play doesn't define Bill Buckner's life or his career."There were seven other New York BBWAA honorees last night, including the Joe DiMaggio Toast of the Town Award to Mike Piazza, who was unable to attend because he was celebrating his first wedding anniversary. Other N.Y. chapter award winners were: Casey Stengel You Could Look It Up (Jim Kaat, for winning 25 games in 1966 but not getting the Cy Young Award because only one was given back then and it went to Sandy Koufax); Ben Epstein Good Guy (Cliff Floyd, for making the media's job easier and more pleasant); Milton Richman You Gotta Have Heart (Orlando Hernandez for his great escape against Boston in the 2005 ALDS as well as his original great escape from Cuba); World Series MVP (Jermaine Dye); Joan Payson Community Service (Kris Benson) and William J. Slocum Long and Meritorious Service (White Sox executive Roland Hemond).

IIRC SK and her family have been and posted pics here of St.Lucie, I'd love to go for a week, seems like fun.

Decent article on the cup .... ] World Baseball Classic quietly causing concern By Barry Rozner Daily Herald Sports Columnist Posted Monday, January 30, 2006 It wasn’t just that people didn’t want to talk about the World Baseball Classic at SoxFest over the weekend. It was the way they didn’t want to talk about it. “Uh, uh. Don’t ask me,’’ White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said with a smirk. “I’ve already gotten in trouble for it.’’ If Williams and every other GM in baseball could say what they think, it might be that the WBC was a bad idea from the start. It got worse as the tourney was slated for March, when pitchers are easing their arms back into shape, ripping up scar tissue and remembering what it’s like to be in pain every minute of every day from February to October. Now, instead of coasting, Sox pitchers such as Javy Vazquez (Puerto Rico) and Freddy Garcia (Venezuela) have to pitch for their home countries or face harsh words — or worse — at home. Asked whom he would root for, the United States or Venezuela, Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said, “Venezuela. I have to. They might shoot me if I don’t.’’ Who’s to say he wasn’t at least half-serious? While many of the best American players blow it off, Latin players pretty much have to represent their countries if they are extended an invitation. So let’s talk about what no one was talking about this weekend: Someone’s probably going to get hurt in the WBC and cost his team a chance at the postseason in 2006. There will be injured pitchers who don’t even reveal their injuries until June or July. There will be pitchers who suffer wear and tear and stressful innings long before their shoulders are ready for such a burden. And there will be pitchers, perhaps Garcia and Vazquez among them, who haven’t even recovered from last fall yet and will struggle during the season because of the early stress of the WBC. Players and execs alike are rolling their eyes but keeping their mouths shut on orders from above as the tournament approaches. MLB might be able to silence the GMs today, but come the end of the tourney, some are going to be screaming at baseball boss Bud Selig to give them back the 200 innings, Gold Glove or 100 runs scored they just lost to an exhibition game that few in the States seem to have any interest in right now. There’s nothing wrong with the idea of a world tournament. We’re all for it, but baseball hasn’t figured out yet when or how to do it. If it’s that important to Selig, do it in-season and take a couple of weeks out of the schedule when pitchers are ready … and less likely to get hurt. Of course, MLB isn’t going to forfeit tens of millions. Fine, start the season a few days early, go a few days late and shut it down for two weeks in the middle and dump the All-Star Game. You can’t compare this world tourney to the Olympics or any other cup because in no other sport does a player — in this case a pitcher — rely solely on a few strands of tissue for his living. If damaged, a bad shoulder can ruin a season or a career. It’s a terrible risk to take, and there are going to be baseball execs in Florida and Arizona holding their breath until the WBC is over. After that, don’t expect them all to hold their tongues. http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/rozner.asp?id=148597

]What's up with the guy roaming the track in right-centerfield? as stated it was an exhibition game so it's probably one of the players working up a sweat.Great pic Willets.

I read today that his 19 homers would have been tops on that team last season.....

I am thinking the whole Bagwell situation might have you questiong things, it looks like a messy ending for him with Houston, is that a part of what is pissing you off?

Julio Franco and the Babe .. ] Julio Franco played with Pete Rose for the 1982 Philadelphia Phillies Pete Rose played with Joe Nuxhall for the 1965 Cincinnati Reds Joe Nuxhall played with Ray Mueller for the 1944 Cincinnati Reds Ray Mueller played with Babe Ruth for the 1935 Boston Braves

How about David Wright to Ralph Kiner.. ] David Wright played with Tom Glavine for the 2005 New York Mets Tom Glavine played with Gene Garber for the 1987 Atlanta Braves Gene Garber played with Ron Kline for the 1969 Pittsburgh Pirates Ron Kline played with Ralph Kiner for the 1952 Pittsburgh Pirates

This is crazy..I just punched in Hideo Nomo and Babe Ruth and got this... ] Hideo Nomo played with Luis Polonia for the 2000 Detroit Tigers Luis Polonia played with Tommy John for the 1989 New York Yankees Tommy John played with Dick Donovan for the 1963 Cleveland Indians Dick Donovan played with Ray Mueller for the 1951 Boston Braves Ray Mueller played with Babe Ruth for the 1935 Boston Braves

This is very cool from baseball-reference...punch in two players and they will kick out a chain that matches between them.. I just did Rocky Colavito to Mike Pizza and got this... ] Rocky Colavito played with Jack Billingham for the 1968 Los Angeles Dodgers Jack Billingham played with Bob Ojeda for the 1980 Boston Red Sox Bob Ojeda played with Mike Piazza for the 1992 Los Angeles Dodgers Ted Williams and Piazza ] Ted Williams played with Ted Bowsfield for the 1960 Boston Red Sox Ted Bowsfield played with Jim Fregosi for the 1962 Los Angeles Angels Jim Fregosi played with John Candelaria for the 1977 Pittsburgh Pirates John Candelaria played with Mike Piazza for the 1992 Los Angeles Dodgers http://www.baseball-reference.com/oracle/

Frank Brazill played for the A's when they were in Philly.

Met killer Brian Jordan Hugh Poland played for the NY Giants and Boston Braves

While reading this tonight I wondered if we could make a 25 man roster of players with a countries last name...here is the inspiration.. http://football.guardian.co.uk/theknowledge/story/0,,1693750,00.html I'll start. Tim Ireland...Debut September 20, 1981 for the Royals. Mul Holland ....Debut May 25, 1926 for the Reds Ossie France made his debut July 14, 1890 for the Chicago Colts http://www.baseball-reference.com/i/irelati01.shtml http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hollamu01.shtml http://www.baseball-reference.com/f/francos01.shtml

Mets visit SD for four games starting April 20th, SD comes to Shea for three games starting August 8th, Tuesday ,Wednesday and Thursday for a day game.

From Heyman today in Newsday.. ] Omar's real weakness This continuing dialogue about Minaya favoring Latino players is a bunch of hot air. If there's a quibble here about Minaya's personnel procurement, it's in some front-office hires. Minaya almost exclusively hires close friends, even when others are better equipped. Sometimes there can be no argument, such as when he hires his mentor, Sandy Johnson, or longtime scout Bryan Lambe. But Minaya installed a buddy as scouting director last year, and the Mets' draft - after No. 1 pick Mike Pelfrey - has been described as disastrous by competitors and Mets people alike. Minaya has since replaced this fellow.

True Doc, Cleveland has one of the best General Managers going, he's done some job rebuilding that team.

WOW, are Boston giving up a whole lot to get Crisp?

Pedro strikes me as a very smart person, representing his country obviously means a lot to him.