Last night was a great game. It wasn't a well played game but for anyone who doesn't think baseball is capable of being exciting, that game could be used as example A to disprove them.
That being said, as much as I love the Twins and were pulling for them to win last night it was the Tigers, who are the more complete team, that would have had a better shot at beating the Yankees in a short series. I do think that both Pettite and Burnett are beatable though so if the Twins could somehow steal one tonight from C.C. they'd have a pretty decent chance to take this series.
I hope I am wrong, but here are my annual MLB playoff predictions:
Award Predictions: AL MVP – Joe Mauer and it won’t be close. He had it pretty easily either way but last night’s win cemented it. NL MVP – Albert Pujols will win easily too. There were some great seasons by NL first basemen but he was definitely the cream of the crop.
AL Cy Young – Zack Greinke but I am not sure why no one cares that the Cy comes from a losing team when it’s such a big deal for the MVP too. Then again, I don’t believe in pitchers winning MVPs so that is probably the difference. Greinke was the best pitcher in the AL and deserves the award based on the logic that the voters use.
NL Cy Young – Chris Carpenter had a bigger impact on his squad than anyone else in the NL from a pitching perspective and that’s why he’s going to win.
AL Rookie of the Year – Andrew Bailey
NL Rookie of the Year – Chris Coghlan
AL Manager of the Year – Mike Scioscia (Gardy will finish second)
NL Manager of the Year – Jim Tracy
With Molly moving out this weekend, it's very probable that our days of having cable are coming to an end soon. While there are things I will miss (mainly the Twins and shows like Deadliest Catch, Paranormal State, Dirty Jobs, How It's Made, Mythbusters and Good Eats that we would catch here and there during the year), I've never been addicted to the TV so it's not that big if a deal to me. Surprisingly though, I do have six shows on primetime that I will at least try and keep up on this season (a much higher number than normal). Much of this stuff below is new to me (as of this summer) so many of you probably have already developed your opinions on them. If you haven't, however, I suggest tuning in if you get a chance.
The must: The Big Bang Theory
Holy balls this show is good. It's worth watching for Sheldon alone (best character on TV) but add in Howard and the rest of the crew into the mix and you have the best show on television...it's not even close. Add in the fact that I'm a geek at heart and I'm quite drawn to this show. Thank you Jason/Crystal for borrowing us the first season this summer.
The nice to haves: How I Met Your Mother and The Mentalist
How I Met Your Mother is a very good show. Episode after episode I find myself being entertained (though we are still watching season one and have a lot of catching up to do). It's no Big Bang Theory but Neil Patrick Harris is amazing as Barney (second best character on TV). Marshall is great too.
The Mentalist is quality entertainment as well. Simon Baker's portrayal of Patrick is a lot of fun to watch (third best character on TV) and the cast as a whole is pretty solid. I also like Kimball a lot.
The here and there's: Glee, So You Think You Can Dance and The Office
Glee looks like fun but I am not sure I will get into or not yet. Gina will be watching it for sure though. It will likely be a show that if I don't have something pressing going on I will sit down and watch with her.
So You Think You Can Dance should not be on this fall. It's hard enough keeping up with it in the summer when we are watching nothing else. I am not pleased with any show that is on multiple nights each week. I want to at least know what is going on with it but I am not going to go out of my way by any means to keep up on things.
The Office is definitely good. But, I mainly watched it because Molly was addicted to it. I'll catch episodes now and then but only when it's conventient. It is a huge season for me with where the show goes though. I could easily get bored after a couple of episodes and not watch anymore. If they do something creative with the plot line though, I could get reeled back in. And, well, Dwight is delightful (fourth best character on TV).
Click on the picture a couple of times to take a closer look. Check out the guys circled with Morneau and Pujols from our recent trip to STL and KC to follow the Twins.
Here is a picture after Sunday night's softball games. A few of my cousins weren't there but I'd have to say we are a good lookin' bunch.
Here is a picture of the route we took and some other pics from an enjoyable trip on the Cannon River (from Cannon Falls to Welch) we took with Amy and Joe a couple of weekends ago.
OK Shannon, I'm giving it a try (I actually filled this out yesterday but forgot to post it)...
Where is your cell phone? belt
Your significant other? teaching
Your hair? thinning
Your mother? cooking
Your father? supervising
Your favorite things? hugs
Your dream last night? unknown
Your favorite drink? dew
Your dream/goal? happiness
What room are you in? cube
Your hobby? reading
Your fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? sane
Where were you last night? neighbor's
Something that you aren't? funny
Muffins? pumpkin
Wish list item? patio
Last thing you did? shreadsheet
Your pets? barkingtortoise
Friends? blessed
Your life? grateful
Your mood? cautious
Missing someone? always
Drinking? water
Smoking? yuck
Your car? trooper
Something you're not wearing? hat
Your favorite store? Half-price
Your favorite color? green
When is the last time you cried? 3/23
Where do you go to over and over? busstop
Five people who email me regularly? strato
My favorite place to eat? Manny's (Tortas)
Favorite place I'd like to be at right now? ballpark
Now you try...
Have you seen this? Obviously, I enjoy it because it's a commercial about Pedroia but the bantering in it is great, especially the last line.
