Yet, reporters still ask them what they do during the off season....
I went for the matchup of Olsen at home over the stuff of Daniel Hudson on the road.
Tony LaRussa said it would be a good idea because of matchups. Dusty Baker said it would be a good idea because of experience.
Note to self- **** you Tony and Dusty....
How consistent is Jose Bautista with home runs?
He has hit at least one homer in 11 straight series.
That is one more home run than Billy Butler has all year. A reminder for those that still think doubles turn into home runs....
Hearing the National Anthem before the game, Pete Rose nudged Joe Morgan, leaned over, and whispered in his ear...
"Every time they play this song, I have a good day."
Jason Heyward hit a home run on his 21st birthday. Although Heyward has been less than helpful for fantasy owners since his great start, that homer may signal greatness for coming years.
The only other players to hit a homer on their 21st birthday are ARod, Frank Robinson, and Ted Williams....
Brendan Ryan is my favorite fantasy irrelevant player. He does everything right. Fields well, bunts well, hits behind runners. Just a general pain in the ass to opposing teams. Best zero tool player in the game.
A list of the top 10 irrelevant fantasy players:
1.Brendan Ryan
2. John McDonald
3. Jamie Carroll
4. Brooks Conrad
5. David Eckstein
6. Omar Vizquel
7. Rusty Ryal
8. Miguel Cairo
9. Ryan Langerhans
10. Casey Kotchman
Sure, some of these players could be used for a category or a week, by and large, irrelevant. Conrad was on the list before Chipper's injury and I was just too lazy to look for another player....
All Glass Team-
1. Chipper Jones
2. Ian Kinsler
3. Rich Harden
4. Grady Sizemore
5. Ben Sheets
6. Travis Hafner
7. Kerry Wood
8. Joel Zumaya
9. Ryan Doumit
10. Coco Crisp
A lifetime achievment award going to Mark Prior and Eric Chavez. These two would feel right at home in a nursing home, conversating with others about their misfortunes.....
I saw a stuffed panda at the Dollar store today. I took it off the shelf, ripped its head off, tore off its limbs and even some of the fur.
When I got to the checkout, I gave the cashier the price tag. He looked in the cart and asked what happened. I told him I owned Pablo Sandoval.
He reached over, picked up what was left of his head, and ripped out both eyes. "Me too."