There has been some clamoring for more blog posts. So here goes.
I've been getting more comfortable with the kids at H Crizzle. They seem to like me. I've even decided to read a book and talk about it with one of the kids.
The subbing still hasn't started, but I'm not too worried. We'll see what happens with that. I will be subbing at H Crizzle in October. Here's some advice. When your phone is your alarm clock, make sure it's on ring, not vibrate. I missed a subbing opportunity last week because I had my phone on vibrate. I felt like a boob.
The Tigers are playing possibly their last game of the season today. It's been a disappointing season. They weren't even .500. I will now toot my own horn. Long before the season started I knew the Tigers would suck. There is no way you can bring in three new players, one of them old and two coming from the less talented National League, and expect to win. Dontrelle Willis' numbers were faltering in the NL (his walks were way up, as was his ERA). Miguel Cabrera had never played in the northern market at the beginning of the season, which is always frigid. And Edgar Renteria is just too old. And the pitching has just been horrendous. Todd Jones was his usual unpredictable self and when he was injured Fernando Rodney became the closer. It has always amazed me that the Tigers have any confidence in this guy. He's never had any control. Ever. He blew six saves this season. That's six potential wins for the Tigers. As of today before the game has ended the Tigers would be 80-80. Instead they are six games below .500. I know you can't win every game and I know you can't save every game, but it's ridiculous how Leyland continues to shower him with compliments. He needs to know the limitations of his team. That's his job.
In happier news, Leyland has named Brandon Inge his third baseman for 2009. I'm not going to get my hopes up too much because Leyland has a habit of contradicting himself. He often says one thing and does another. I could say more but I feel like I'm ranting.
Even more happy news, Matt Millen was fired and Todd Jones retired. A decent week for Detroit sports.
Alexa and I have met with two caterers. They both seemed pretty good. We'll have to talk about it some more. We should make a decision within the next couple of weeks.
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Nice. As you know, I'm not much of a sports fan- but the part about the caterers is sweet. I'm glad you're taking care of biz-nass. If you want me to ask my family about some good wedding caterers, I'd be happy to offer some recommendations. Anyways, I DJ'ed Brandy Muscato and Steve Johnson's wedding last weekend. It was pretty ill. I think I may blog about Saturday, Sept. 20. It was by far the most nerve-wracking day in a long while, but still fun as hell. Well, ciao bud.
although i agree with your comment on renteria and willis, i feel that cabrera has added a lot of offense to us this year. and inge is definitely a decent third baseman but he was a better catcher to me at least. and sending guillen to left field as the every day guy i do not think will work. i say trade mags and get something for him we have many up and comers that could fill his spot for the most part.
I completely agree with you on the Tigers. I read on the Tigers web site that there were something like 17 games where they were leading going into the 7th inning and ended up losing. That just can't happen, especially that often. They never had any good winning streaks either. They were just all around bad. Putting Guillin at 1st in the beginning of the season i felt was just bad, and we know how that went. I'm so so so glad they're putting Inge back at third because his range is just mind boggling to me. I was at the second game of the season against the Royals and there was a line drive that flew right past Cabrera and I, along with 3 other people around me, at the same time, shouted "Inge would of had that!" With how the season had been going by the All Star break, I would have been satisfied with them at 3rd place. But the sweep by the Royals at the end there resulted in them finishing last. really unfortunate.
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