Let the madness begin already!
This is the year the Blues accomplish some things.
I predict:
1) Better than 6th place finish, and
2) At least get past the first round of the playoffs.
I've got a feeling.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Blues Dropping The Puck Tonight
Let the madness begin already!
This is the year the Blues accomplish some things.
I predict:
1) Better than 6th place finish, and
2) At least get past the first round of the playoffs.
I've got a feeling.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What Is It About The Post-Season...
...that turns MLB umpires into complete morons?
I don't get it. During the regular season MLB umpires are, by far, the best officials in American professional sports. Sure, you can complain about wandering strike zones, and howlers like the excrementally bad call which cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game, but, in general, you don't see officials changing the entire complexion of a game like they routinely do in the NBA, MLS, NHL and NFL.
Until they get into the post-season that is. Umpires the last few years have turned into complete choke artists. Last night's debacle in Minnesota is merely the latest example. (Plus the Rays were screwed out of a run as well by a phantom foul ball call.) It used to be bad calls in the post-season was defined by one play only, Denkinger in 1985. Today its take your pick.
I really think MLB is gonna have to increase instant replay if only to save the asses of umpires. Its quickly becoming obvious that they cannot save themselves by doing a better job of shaking off the yips.
I don't get it. During the regular season MLB umpires are, by far, the best officials in American professional sports. Sure, you can complain about wandering strike zones, and howlers like the excrementally bad call which cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game, but, in general, you don't see officials changing the entire complexion of a game like they routinely do in the NBA, MLS, NHL and NFL.
Until they get into the post-season that is. Umpires the last few years have turned into complete choke artists. Last night's debacle in Minnesota is merely the latest example. (Plus the Rays were screwed out of a run as well by a phantom foul ball call.) It used to be bad calls in the post-season was defined by one play only, Denkinger in 1985. Today its take your pick.
I really think MLB is gonna have to increase instant replay if only to save the asses of umpires. Its quickly becoming obvious that they cannot save themselves by doing a better job of shaking off the yips.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
I Love This
I have to say the first round of the baseball playoffs is quickly becoming my favorite sports time of the year. For one week there seems to always be a game on. I love being able to plop in front of the tube and know some high stakes action will be taking place somewhere.
Yes, the first two rounds of March Madness has the same vibe, but it is only four days. Plus there is the stop/start quality to the tournament which breaks up the continuity.
The only thing that could make it better would be MLB making the first round series best of seven.
I can dream.
Yes, the first two rounds of March Madness has the same vibe, but it is only four days. Plus there is the stop/start quality to the tournament which breaks up the continuity.
The only thing that could make it better would be MLB making the first round series best of seven.
I can dream.
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