tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post4865859347672464589..comments2024-03-18T20:39:01.965-07:00Comments on Raising Matt Cain: We've a lot to be thankful forM.C. O'Connorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258035192484655635noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-16179948462249995122012-11-20T15:44:31.811-08:002012-11-20T15:44:31.811-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
We are flying down ...Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!<br /><br />We are flying down to the Bay Area tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. We may make a quick pilgrimage to AT&T & the Giants' store on Friday afternoon. Back up here on Sunday morning.<br /><br />2010 & 2012 World Series Champions! Sounds great!!!Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-28939550489177285072012-11-20T08:27:11.509-08:002012-11-20T08:27:11.509-08:00I happened upon quite a finish to the World Baseba...I happened upon quite a finish to the World Baseball Classic qualifier between Brazil (Brazil ... baseball???) & Panama last night. Even though the game was in Panama City, Brazil was the home team, due to prior wins. About 40% of Brazil's roster were Japanese-Brazilians (there are a lot of people of Japanese descent in Brazil). Their Manager was Brzil's own Barry Larkin??? Panama's Manager was 'Mr. 7-Game Postseason Winning Streak' himself, the Man who's return to the 1B Coach's Box precipitated the Giants' great run to glory, Roberto Kelly.<br /><br />Brazil lead, 1-0, going to the top of the 9th. Then, after a BB & a sacrifice bunt, Brazil brought in their Closer, a flame-thrower named Thyago Vieira, who actually pitched for the Mariners' Rookie League Team this year. Panama had a runner on 2nd with the following trio due up:<br /><br />- Carlos Ruiz of the Phillies<br /><br />- Carlos Lee of the Marlins<br /><br />- Ruben 'that was the worst baserunning in MLB history' Rivera, who apparently has been an 'RBI machine' for the Piratas de Campeche in the Mexican League lately.<br /><br />As expected, Ruiz came through with a line drive hit, but it was hit so hard to LF, that the runner had to stop at 3rd. Apparently, the same runner ran through a stop sign earlier in the game & was thrown out at the plate.<br /><br />Then, after a battle, Carlos Lee whiffed on ball four around shoulder height.<br /><br />It all came down to Rivera. With Roberto Kelly nervously watching, Rivera flailed at several pitches, ending the game.<br /><br />Brazil is headed to the WBC, & Panama misses out.<br /><br />I love finding odd-ball games like this, featuring familiar faces in different roles. I really wanted Roberto Kelly to have success, but his high-priced talent wasn't up to it.Ronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-208942296775671202012-11-19T10:34:36.315-08:002012-11-19T10:34:36.315-08:00Indeed. Well said. Indeed. Well said. Shankbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803824507120403397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7941261488380355005.post-45429406960159220432012-11-19T07:02:09.039-08:002012-11-19T07:02:09.039-08:00Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Safe travels...Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Safe travels!Russian Rivernoreply@blogger.com