Chicago Sports Talk

after yesterday’s win to complete the sweep of the pirates i’m ready for the classic!  let’s re-cap yesterday a bit, huh?  so i’m sitting in my seat baking in the sun grumpy about the man next to me touching my arm and the fact that of all people Pablo Ozuna is out there playing third instead of my Joe Crede!  now anyone who knows me knows how i don’t really like when Pablo Ozuna gets in the game unless he’s stealing a base.  he doesn’t play third all that well, and of course i don’t like the regulars to have many breaks because i like my guys.  anyway, he hot dogs a throw that would have been an easy out #3 and creates HELL for Gavin Floyd.  floyd can’t calm down until 6 runs score!  all after 2 outs! 

anyway, the Sox came back at the bottom of that second inning and scored 6 as well!  the park was electric.  it actually gave me goosebumps!  i was so proud of the Sox for not giving up.  i was also proud of the fans for not booing ozuna.  everyone knows that on the other side of town they would have been booing their player in a second!

So, after coming back to tie it up with 6 runs and then going on to win and sweep the Pirates i am super ready for this weekend and next!   

OH, and on a side note i feel like i must say that i was disappointed last Sunday when we played the Rockies at one of our fans.  the rockies hit a homer, and the fan threw back the ball.  first of all i really don’t like when people do that, especially at Comiskullar.  we are not cub fans (and they do it and that’s fine – to each his own), but even when they do throw it back no one gets to take back the runs.  i’m just sayin-it’s kinda pointless to me.

What a beautiful day last night for baseball!

The Yankees in town and great weather in April—what else can you ask for?Big props to my buddy Pete for heading to the game with me. Pretty much all of my other friends are Cubbie fans and hate making the trip to the South Side. Pete–I owe you one.

I got to the game late, because the baseball team I coach had a BIG win against their biggest conference rival! Even so, I asked for the best available seats and they were in section 155 down the left field line–made it hard to believe there couldn’t be something better OR that they cost $50.00.

Unfortunately, the White Sox bats just couldn’t get to Mike Mussina, who has always been a pitcher who keeps hitters off balance with his change of speed.

Joe Crede continued his hot hitting by dropping a monster bomb down the left field line. It was absolutely a no doubter, and a ball that landed not too far from us.

I was able to move to really good seats for the last couple innings…sadly just in time to see Mariano Rivera close the game. It was the first time I saw him up close. The guy has ridiculous stuff. His ball just jumps off his hand.

Couple Comiskey points:
1. $7.00 Heinekens made me think I was on State Street (That one beer could had been SEVEN at Kincades)

2. I made it to the ballpark in 25 minutes from Belmont and Pulaski–couldn’t believe it was that quick

So the first two weeks of baseball are in the books, and the White Sox are in first place–long way too go!

I just saw on ESPN this morning that the Tigers literally have the worst statistics in almost every offensive and pitching category. Unbelivable for a team that was to compete for a World Series. Again, though, long season ahead of us.

Joe Crede continues to stay red hot at the plate and leades the MLB with 15 RBIs. My prediction is that if Crede can stay healthy, the White Sox should be atop the VERY competitive AL Central. To me, his glove and bat are critical to White Sox success this year.

So my first game of the year got postponed til June. Not sure if that is a good sign or a bad one.

Friends with better work schedules

So three of my really good friends all have work off today (two of which either don’t have jobs or are about to start a new one)…kinda makes me jealous and realize I might be better off in a better profession. Dave, good luck on the new job…

New lounge discovery

I am normally not a huge fan of fancy places, but I grabbed some drinks at Pops for Champagne on State Street, and I must say the place was pretty fun last Saturday night. What type of place do I normally go to, well…it’s been a couple of years, but I went to the Billy Goat on Friday night!

Paul “Moving Along”

So I have all my stuff finally settled into my new place. Couches, t.v., dishes, towels, etc. etc. etc.–it seems like so much STUFF!!!  House party soon!