Rain of Hats

As much as I hope the Rain of Hats that fell on the Metrodome floor during the bottom of the 7th tonight doesn't become a tradition (I hope it doesn't happen again for that matter) I do believe that the sheer energy of the fans getting behind Gardy during his very justified tirade helped to spur us on to victory. The White Sox fleeing the field and the proceeding to hide, obviously terrified of the prospect of being hit by the most deadly weapon known to man, the baseball cap, made the entire building erupt with the type of vengeful energy that can electrify even the slumpiest of hitters. Every time Ozzie Guillen stepped onto the field to change pitchers from that point forth we got stronger, the crowd booed louder, and the players scored more.

As an addendum, I am totally ok with Griffey going to play for the Sox so long as Swisher plays 1B for the rest of the year cause that guy SUCKS.

Divorce

Who knew it was so easy? All you do is show up with the papers and someone you've never met before watches you sign, stamps it, and just like that you're single again. I think divorce should be handled the same way as marriage. Your whole family, friends, and everyone who was at the wedding should have to show up and you should state your case for divorce in front of everyone, explain to each and every one of the people who stood up for your vows why exactly you feel like they (the vows) don't count anymore.

Yes, I'm bitter and angry. Fortunately I planned ahead and made sure the house is free of all booze and drugs, so all I have to drown my sorrows in is video games and baseball. If the White Sox win tonight someone may have to drive me home from the bar.

Twins vs. White Sox

2 in a row!!! I know this may sound premature, but there is something about this team. Every time things look glum, someone steps up. Every time it looks like a player is on their way out, they go on a hot streak. And when you look in the dugout, it isn't all seriousness and determination, most of the people are smiling. This team is the most exciting Twins team I've seen since '91. Maybe not the best, that is yet to be decided, but certainly the most fun to watch. Going to the game on Thursday, my 13th of the year (14th if you count that game at Safeco.) Hopefully it will be our 61st win of the season.

P.S. Still 1 free ticket available for the game if anyone sees this.

Seattle and Warcraft

Last Thursday we flew into Seattle and then drove to the coast to a small town called Oceanshores for my cousins wedding. I hung out with the wedding party, had some crazy shenanigans involving a race on the beach while using Mentos as ammunition. The wedding and the reception went very well. The next morning I got to spend some time hanging out with my cousin and his new wife. We drove back to Seattle together. On Monday I met up with several people I've known in Warcraft for 3 years, finally get to put faces to names and all that jazz. We drove out to Gig Harbor where more WoW people were hanging out, had a rockin' bbq, ate some food, drank some drink. Today is the last full day out here. We're going to a Mariner's game in about an hour, should be nice to see Safeco Field, which has some of the same designers as our new stadium. 

For those of you who play/ed WoW with me the people I met were:

From Portland: Taurment, Kidlat, Muabdib

From WA: Occulto, Skullbomb, Grampybone, Necrobutcher, Kreytor

Also, I saw Dark Knight last night, and it rocks. Hard. 

The Belgians are Coming!!!

Budweiser sold to Belgians! Suddenly Stella Artois and Beck's no longer taste as good as they used to.

Favre

First off, I told you so. I knew that stupid sonovabitch wouldn't stay retired. I'm beginning to think the term "retired" doesn't even fit at all, considering he didn't miss a single game. Instead he pulls a Junior Seau and "retires" so he can go play somewhere else.

Secondly, I do not want him to play for the Vikings. As much as I hate the Packers, it would feel dirty and wrong to have Brett Favre wearing purple.

Lastly, as much as I don't want him to suffer any permanent damage, I do want to see him get the piss beat out of him at least a couple times this season.

Movies

Is it just me, or would the upcoming movie "Space Chimps" be more intriguing if it was actually titled "Apestronauts"?

The All-Star Game

I was just checking out the All-Star rosters for this year and I believe I have a very compelling argument for scrapping the fan vote in favor of a more MVP style selection process.

6 of the 9 starters (ipso facto vote leaders) are from either the Yankees or Boston. Neither of these teams is in first place. The most glaring problems in the lineup are Youkilis, Pedroia, and Jeter. Strictly based on statistics all 3 of these players score below their player/manager selected counterparts. Morneau has a better average and more RBIs than Youkilis. Kinsler leads Pedroia in all 3 major offensive categories, and the same can be said of Young and Jeter.

This game is supposed to be a showcase of the best players. We mention how many all-star games a player has been to as a measure of their skill. When certain teams receive votes simply because they have large media markets it devalues the game.

The leagues themselves should be upset about the improper importance of popularity. As a Twins fan, I want the AL to win so that when we get to the Series we have homefield advantage. I want the best possible players out there, not a bunch of Red Sox just because they have a huge bandwagon.