Just had to mention this:

Stay-Rod? Alex Rodriguez tells New York Yankees he wants to stay in pinstripes

In a startling turn of events, Alex Rodriguez and his wife met with New York Yankees executives Hal and Hank Steinbrenner on Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., and the star third baseman told the team he wants to stay in pinstripes ( Read more... )

This is a riot:

A-Rod a Mud Hen? Triple-A Toledo makes a playful offer

Spurred by an offhand remark from George Steinbrenner's son, the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens want in on the A-Rod sweepstakes ( Read more... )

Oh, so now he's sorry...

After MLB criticizes A-Rod and his agent over timing of announcement, Boras apologizes

Boras said causing a distraction was an unintended consequence ( Read more... )

Real class, that A-Rod...

Bye-bye, A-Rod: Rodriguez ends contract with New York Yankees

DENVER (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez and agent Scott Boras picked quite a time for their big announcement ( Read more... )

After second day of meetings, still no decision on Torre's future

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- This business with Joe Torre is getting kind of bizarre.

After two days of much-hyped meetings, owner George Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees still won't say whether they plan to bring back Torre for a 13th season as their manager.

Oh, come on.  Steinbrenner ( Read more... )

One of those lines in this article that sets my teeth on edge:

The Indians haven't been to the Series since 1997 and haven't won a title since '48, when they beat the Boston Braves. Cleveland's 59-year drought is only eclipsed by the Chicago Cubs, those lovable losers whose futility now extends to 99 years this fall after an early-October flame out ( Read more... )

Just a bunch of random stuff:

• Colorado swept the D-Backs and are the NL Champions.  I'm happy about it because (a) the fans in Phoenix didn't seem all that enthused about their team being in it and (b) the World Series games will be on at a decent hour.
• While I'm talking baseball, Cleveland is ahead in the ALCS 2-1 over Boston.  Go Tribe!
• My regular ( Read more... )

Another baseball bitch...so sue me.

Alex Rodriguez's agent hints A-Rod likely to opt out of contract and become free agent

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez is ready to cash in. Again ( Read more... )

This is almost as good as the White Sox winning the World Series in 2005...

The Cubs were swept by the Diamondbacks.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Sorry about the Phillies by the way, but not sorry about the Yankees.

Go Tribe!

Random stuff:

Saw my brother from California (bayarts's neighbor) for lunch yesterday. I haven't seen him since my nephew's graduation from high school. He's a lot heavier and grayer than he used to be. I talk to him almost every week, but it was really good to see him. Also talked to my brother who still lives in the Chicago area for the first time ( Read more... )