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Well, both bat from the left side... which explains why they weren't in the starting line up (even though Davis, who started Friday, also throws left). It could have been that Dbacks were ready with their left handed specialist (Slaten)... but he's still just a rookie. ..... One would think that the seats would need to be wider also! :blink:

hmmmmmmmm.... could that have been... Box 328 New Knoxville, OH 45871 ??? (just write to The Teacher...) :blink: That could be wrong... I haven't seen anything from them in 21 years... and I didn't look it up. Yikes, 21 YEARS... some of us weren't even 21 when we were at Emporia!

I dunno... no note or anything on the 9th corpse thread from or about them... or from anyone here who has been in touch with them...

The last name's BALBOA, there friend! Yes, the Dbacks salvage a win against the best team in MLB thus far this year. I believe I (sorta) predicted the series would go 2-1 in favor of the Sox. I believe the "prediction" went something like this: The Dbacks will be lucky to win ONE game against the Red Sox. (that's why I said, 'sorta') And yes, I was watching. Both starters get a decision. For the Big Unit, it's win number 284 in his career. I understand that the Dbacks remain tied with San Diego for first place in the NL West. Obviously, the BoSox still have a huge lead in the AL East. Both starting pitchers lived up to their reputations. Both pitched very well. Now the Dbacks go on a mission to assist your Red Sox in their title quest. It's on to the Big Apple.

A former Dback, Luis Terrero (I think that's his name, he was pretty much forgettable) fell for the hidden ball trick, I think it may have been in the VERY forgettable 2004 season. That pretty much ended his chances of making much of a career here in the desert... it wouldn't have, however, if he had been better all around. On the BoSox fans in Phoenix... I don't know about 2/3, but there are a healthy number of locals here from New England and retain loyalty to the Sox (a couple of other teams enjoy similar groups, particularly the Cubs and the Mets), AND apparently... as was noted on the local TV broadcast (in HDTV!) last night (by Daren Sutton (Don Sutton's son) and Joe Garagiola SR, who fills in on weekends at home when Mark Grace is out of town on assignment for Saturday Fox broadcasts) that there appeared to be plenty of Sox fans that made the trip, in part because they can't get tickets at Fenway, due to it always being sold out. Last night, it looked like Stephen Drew was going to turn the tables on big brother JD... Dbacks led much of the game... but Sox tied it in the 8th and won on a sacfly in the 10th... the younger Drew hit a 2 run HR over JD in right field. Dbacks rookie starter Micah Owings threw a very good game... the bullpen couldn't hold it. Owings is going to be a star, if he stays healthy (not that he would be prone to injuries, any more than anyone else... it's just that every pitcher has that risk). He has the makings of a long and dominant pitching career. Last year, Owings was undefeated at AAA Tucson and pitched the AAA championship game (and won)... And I DO expect a good game today. For the last month, Johnson's been good for 6 solid innings. As long as he doesn't over extend himself, he'll likely do well against the Sox.

Indeed, Mr. McCarver IS related to one lovely former corpse member turned GREASESPOTTER... but I would be indiscreet to reveal the identity of that member of our online fellowsheep! (as she previously did ask me to maintain that discretion... but she is NOT from the 9th). I also would be anticipating (my guess) a bigger baby, perhaps as much as 8lbs... for lovely Lisa. Rhino.... Randy Beefeater?! :wacko: Perhaps you meant Stoly? I heard not so long ago that one from the 9th that MIGHT have such a moniker was somewhere in the Toledo area....

Haven't been in contact with Mr. Z for a while now, but we do touch bases semi-regularly as well as pondering the virtues of America's Pasttime while watching the Boys of Summer in the air conditioned Chase Field in downtown Phoenix. Ah, yes LightBearers the sequel was a delightful time for me in Springfield IL, Honest Abe's stompin grounds before becoming the first republican elected president of the US... However, I had to forego the witnessing on this fine summer evening, in favor of doing a word study and delivering a 10 minute teaching on the Way Tree to the mesquite tree which has auxano'd well enough to provide tremendous shade on my home from the intense afternoon rays of sunshine here in the Valley of the Sun. I am, however, most thankful that you have joined our koinonia (fellowship) here at the ol' GreaseSpot Cafe.

JD finishes the night 3-5, 2 HR, one double, and a career high 7 RBIs in the game. Not sure why, but he is incredibly comfortable playing against the Dbacks.... and this goes back to before his brother became the Dbacks SS.

btw, THIS sports fan had a good Thursday... had the left eye fixed... I NOW can see 20-20 in both eyes (looking far... then there's that #$^&* 40-plus issue with reading... so, having obtained reading glasses last night, I now can say that ONCE I was (nearly, sorta) blind, but NOW I see! And boy is it kewl! and another btw, 16Keys, are YOU by any chance any where near DesMoira, Iowa? :)

You're probably correct... but playing devil's advocate for a brief moment... it ALL was a bit of THEATER... not just because of the Hilton dramatics, but IF she was going to make her case about a "nervous breakdown" it would have been even harder to do so if she had cleaned up properly. Even so, it didn't work.

What'd I tell you guys about JD against the Dbacks...? Well, he's in the lineup and hit a HR... it's now 4-0 Sox.

Well... just had first pitch, Davis to Lugo, at Chase Field at the marquee match up series of the weekend... BoSox visit the Snakes. Lugo launched a 3-2 cutter for his 4th HR of the season. Sox 1 Dbacks not yet batted.

You're soooooooooooo bad!

Oh, I figure that right now she doesn't like it... but AFTER the 45 days are over, she'll surely exploit it. She's screaming because nobody has ever had the balls to tell her "NO" before. As a child, how much ya wanna bet she got whatever she wanted just by throwing a tantrum. And I'D bet that judge figures the exact same thing. Which is why 45 days should be enough to get her freakin attention. On THAT point, I saw where FOX NOISE's John Gibson actually said that Al Sharpton got it right! Sharpton, who's always quick to point out racism whereever there's the least bit of a hint of it, rightly pointed out that no young black woman, age 25 and in the pokie for DUI/parole violation would EVER be let out after just THREE days. Well, of course no young black woman would... unless she's rich like Paris.

Not by anyone I know of... :wacko:

There will be a new poll is anyone sets one up (are you volunteering?) And Belle... I posted a link to news story on the previous page....

Judge Orders Paris Hilton back to jail... for all 45 days Indeed!

THIS JUST IN: MSNBC now reports that TMZ.com reports that Paris Hilton has been ORDERED BACK TO JAIL and to serve the ENTIRE 45 day sentence.

Ya know, there's a plausible link to the sheriff and the prosecutor working in concert to do this... The sheriff's office can be sued (at least they get sued often here in Maricopa County, AZ), but the prosecutor and the judge CANNOT (if my understanding is correct) be sued... so, this all might be a ruse to head off any potential Hilton threat to sue.

UPDATE LA prosecutor wants Paris back in jail I'd call this an interesting development. IF there is a "liberal" influence involved (yes, lukewarmchef, I'm talking to you), it's in what the LA City Prosecutor's office is doing to right the pansy a$$ sheriff's goof up. And yes, Dave, I heard that (lame) explanation too. It's complete nonsense, IMO.

For those paying closer attention, she served THREE days, but somehow (wussy jailers certainly are NOT from Joe Arpaio's team) got credit for five. Yes, she was probably having a mental(emotional) breakdown... but gimme a break. If she can't take that, she shouldn't be driving at all. My hunch is that the wussy jailers were a-feared a gittin sued for cruelty. They KNEW the Hilton's could and would afford the best attorneys and doctors to badger the system... What a freakin excuse for humanity (I mean the Hilton family). You are INSANE. How you can inject you're wingnut perspective into this is anybody's wild guess.

Interesting reflection on your experience with the sleep study people. Your skepticism perhaps was warranted, but in the federal government administered SINGLE PAYER system that provides my medical care, there is NO profit motive anywhere in the process. They have NO incentive to oversell. BUT... this system I belong to is highly focused on preventative care. They have a great deal of experience and data which links sleep apnea to several adverse conditions and/or risks for serious long-term cardiovascular illness. They also were able to show me the printouts generated by all those leads they connect to the head, torso, arms, legs, etc. They showed me at which CPAP settings my sleep was the best and why... However, if your sleep and any associated symptoms/conditions are/were very minor, perhaps you don't need it. BUT... if you see anything in your life/health changing for the worse, you might look into it more seriously.

No...no disrespect intended. He's not unfriendly to the media so much here in AZ... I know when he first came here several years ago, he got kinda testy with one or two local tv sports guys and in NY he got into it with reporters setting the tone for his two years there... but nothing significant lately. I suppose I just was saving keystrokes (being lazy?)... or perhaps just figured everyone who follows baseball would know who I was referring to. BTW, it looks like we're NOT going to see a Johnson-Schilling throwdown. Schilling misses facing the Dbacks, and Johnson is scheduled to start against Dice-K on Sunday. Dbacks won again... a not so bad 1-0 game... Bonds only PH, and of course drew a walk... because they weren't going to give him anything to hit. Oh, and on further review, my post Jun 5 at 8:18pm (MST) cites the "Big Unit"... I considered the two posts essentially together, so by reference, the Unit was the "Big Unit."

I guess we'll just have to wait until our friend 16Keys shows up and gives us the latest... Rhino, if you want some insight on late fatherhood, Dave Letterman, who turned 60 not quite 2 months ago, loves to talk about his son... his first born and only offspring, who is now 3 1/2. It can be good... if you have a good partner (spouse) and don't have to pull your hair out just to make (financial) ends meet. But those conditions are never automatic. I will tell you that nearly 18 years hence, the best, most dramatic day in my life thus far (still) was the day my daughter was born. And I loved being dad. That's why I volunteer with preschool kids at a local crisis shelter. They're so open, inquisitive, and most are happy even though they come from unfortunate family situations.

Dbacks won the game, but no decision for The Unit... who remains at 284 career wins (I think). Apparently, the Rocket is scheduled to start for the Yankers on Saturday... and The Unit looks to start again on Sunday.... so, the number two spot on the strikeout list could go back and forth for a while this season.