Remember guys, in TWO weeks – Wednesday, July 4, we do moves in a different way due to the Holiday. You e-mail or call me with your move(s) and list in the order you want things, and when I get home later that evening I’ll put it all together. But more on that as we get closer to the 4th.
Around The North Park League Diamond…..
In addition to all the praise I heaped on the LOCKHORNS within the CBS Sportsline front page news article, let me throw out this interesting nugget about the 7 day scoring period. We know Harv had a good hitting week. It also helps that his AT BATS total for the week was huge. 402 At Bats compared to the 2nd highest (Kids) of 372 and the low team were the Cats at 321. So that’s 81 more at bats than another team in the league for a 7 day period. Harv said he had a strange voice mail left for him today. A lot of noise in the background. Sort of like a baby crying and the caller saying just one sentence --- CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIG WEEK, HARV. He couldn’t make out the voice, but when looking at Caller ID, there was not a number listed, but instead a name…. It just said “The War Room.”
And speaking of…… the H-BOMBS…… Big Daddy was happy to acquire Yovani Gallardo. In fact, B.D. actually said…. “This is the guy I’ve been waiting for.” Hmmm, wonder what Heather would have to say about that!! B.D. also is looking at some NPL history. Saying that what Bob did last year has him motivated. That is, Bob was in last place in 2006 at the All-Star Break and ended up in 5th. B.D. says he wants to do the same thing. Wants to be like Bob….. Said Bob is his NEW mentor. It used to be Al.
And speaking of.............. the ALABAMA SLAMMERS…….. The Slams have a player you don’t hear much about, but this guy is under the radar – having an outstanding year. It’s Curtis Granderson of the Tigers. Along with his 9 HR’s, he has 22 Doubles and an amazing total of 13 Triples already. He’s on pace for close to 50 Doubles and 28 Triples for a single season. He was a pick-up back on April 11th for Luke Scott. Al just happens to have Bucco tickets for the game on June 30. You may have heard that is the game in which some Irate Fans are organizing a staged “walk out.” Ironically a walk out on Bob Walk bobblehead night. Al said if it’s a total walk out of the park, he may just take his Walkie Bobble and head home. But if it just to walk out into the concourse, that would just mean spending more money at Nutting’s concession stand. What to do? Al may ask himself….. “What would Rob Pratte do?” Also having tickets to this game with Al is our own John Stasko…….
And speaking of............... the ROCK CATS………… John got the Johan Santana Shut-Out on Tuesday. You may be surprised to know that this was Johan's first Shut-Out tossed since the 2005 season. John loved it when Santana in the 8th inning told Twinkies manager Ron Gardenhire…. “Unplug the bullpen phone Skipper, I’ll finish this one myself.” What is it with The Raven and his Cubs players getting suspended? This year the Cats Derrek Lee gets 5 games and in 2006 John had Michael Barrett when he got 10. This week, Michael Barrett just got traded to the Pods. Barrett belongs to Piffy.
And speaking of ............. the 69’ERS…………Piff made his move on Wednesday from the popular west suburb restaurant of Armstrongs. Garrett Atkins is finally starting to heat up for the Niners as they try to hold off the Horns and catch back up to the Kids and Owls. Piff is also looking for the Owls owner to give him some kind words on the next MOASP report as he celebrates the San Antonio Spurs….
Around The North Park League Diamond…..
In addition to all the praise I heaped on the LOCKHORNS within the CBS Sportsline front page news article, let me throw out this interesting nugget about the 7 day scoring period. We know Harv had a good hitting week. It also helps that his AT BATS total for the week was huge. 402 At Bats compared to the 2nd highest (Kids) of 372 and the low team were the Cats at 321. So that’s 81 more at bats than another team in the league for a 7 day period. Harv said he had a strange voice mail left for him today. A lot of noise in the background. Sort of like a baby crying and the caller saying just one sentence --- CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIG WEEK, HARV. He couldn’t make out the voice, but when looking at Caller ID, there was not a number listed, but instead a name…. It just said “The War Room.”
And speaking of…… the H-BOMBS…… Big Daddy was happy to acquire Yovani Gallardo. In fact, B.D. actually said…. “This is the guy I’ve been waiting for.” Hmmm, wonder what Heather would have to say about that!! B.D. also is looking at some NPL history. Saying that what Bob did last year has him motivated. That is, Bob was in last place in 2006 at the All-Star Break and ended up in 5th. B.D. says he wants to do the same thing. Wants to be like Bob….. Said Bob is his NEW mentor. It used to be Al.
And speaking of.............. the ALABAMA SLAMMERS…….. The Slams have a player you don’t hear much about, but this guy is under the radar – having an outstanding year. It’s Curtis Granderson of the Tigers. Along with his 9 HR’s, he has 22 Doubles and an amazing total of 13 Triples already. He’s on pace for close to 50 Doubles and 28 Triples for a single season. He was a pick-up back on April 11th for Luke Scott. Al just happens to have Bucco tickets for the game on June 30. You may have heard that is the game in which some Irate Fans are organizing a staged “walk out.” Ironically a walk out on Bob Walk bobblehead night. Al said if it’s a total walk out of the park, he may just take his Walkie Bobble and head home. But if it just to walk out into the concourse, that would just mean spending more money at Nutting’s concession stand. What to do? Al may ask himself….. “What would Rob Pratte do?” Also having tickets to this game with Al is our own John Stasko…….
And speaking of............... the ROCK CATS………… John got the Johan Santana Shut-Out on Tuesday. You may be surprised to know that this was Johan's first Shut-Out tossed since the 2005 season. John loved it when Santana in the 8th inning told Twinkies manager Ron Gardenhire…. “Unplug the bullpen phone Skipper, I’ll finish this one myself.” What is it with The Raven and his Cubs players getting suspended? This year the Cats Derrek Lee gets 5 games and in 2006 John had Michael Barrett when he got 10. This week, Michael Barrett just got traded to the Pods. Barrett belongs to Piffy.
And speaking of ............. the 69’ERS…………Piff made his move on Wednesday from the popular west suburb restaurant of Armstrongs. Garrett Atkins is finally starting to heat up for the Niners as they try to hold off the Horns and catch back up to the Kids and Owls. Piff is also looking for the Owls owner to give him some kind words on the next MOASP report as he celebrates the San Antonio Spurs….
And speaking of......... those OWLS……….. While everyone seems hungry for all the young pitching pheenoms that come up each week, John went “old school” with his picks of Kenny “The Gambler” Rogers and Paul Byrd. Byrd-man was a Bomber earlier this year on two separate occasions and an Owl from past seasons. These picks had to be made as the Birds were hit hard with pitching DL’s. About the same as the Big O was…..
And speaking of............ the PITTSBURGH O’s…….. First off, kudos to Larry for going to Altoona Curves Fantasy Camp, and as we predicted here in this Blog, the O brought home the MVP hardware….. O was getting ready to step into the batters box on Wednesday when we spoke, so I should have more details later, and Laura… If you can, please e-mail me any good photos!! While O was having his MVP day on Sunday, the fantasy team responded as well with a 126 point day on the strength of 3 Wins and 2 Saves. Strange week for suspensions and Pirates with the O’s….. Chris Young suspended. Matt Capps starts to serve his suspension. Ian Snell burns hand cooking chicken, misses a start, and Jack Wilson endures an embarrassing benching….. Oh, those Buccos!! As you know, we also have another NPL team that is Buc heavy…….
And speaking of........... THE BIG TRAIN……… Two weeks in a row the BT score exactly 530 points. The young men did alright with the owner down at the shore…. Bob was evidently in deep meditation with the calming sound of the ocean waves….. When speaking with the Sproule’s on Wednesday night, Marilyn couldn’t get Bob to come to the phone….. She said….. “He just stares out into the ocean. Kind of like Michael Corleone staring out onto the lake at the end of Godfather – Part II.”
One reason this team is in first place is the slugging of 1st baseman Prince Fielder… Is Prince this year’s version of Ryan Howard for the Big Train? This season, Howard is toiling for yours truly……
And speaking of........... the KOOPERSTOWN KIDS……. This week I curse Red Sox GM Theo Epstein. I hate you Theo!!! I’m sure you know why. But at least I discovered a new young pitcher from the Cubbies this week… Whatever happens with this guy, it should be fun……
In my Transaction write up Wednesday night, I mentioned what may have sounded like some dissention between our NPL team with the dual ownership……..
And speaking of.........the BULLDOGS……… I understand a sit-down took place between the two owners and they talked out their differences……
The Tony & Eddie team picked up a new outfielder this week…… The OF’er they cut last week – Chris Duncan was claimed Wednesday by Harv. And Harv had a message for T&E this week about their new acquisition – Reggie Willits… Harv is informing us that even though it sounds like the dude is a black guy with that name – he’s actually a white guy and a former Oklahoma Sooner………And speaking of.........the BULLDOGS……… I understand a sit-down took place between the two owners and they talked out their differences……
Thank you, Mr. Harvey!!
