I’m just going to ramble…

.,,while I prepare for my final installment of "Bronsonpalooza" for winter 2008.

 

• I don’t care about the EMC patches on the uniforms in Japan as much as you’d think I would.  How can I complain about my team making money if I want my team to spend money?  I was one of many who protested back when MLB wanted to put "Spider-Man" ads on the bases.  And I’d protest if the uniforms had sponsor ads on them here during the season.  But the Japanese games are supposed to be "special" (and yes, this is me rolling my eyes about that) so whatever they’re doing to generate money and fans, well, let them.  I imagine some of my indifference is because, regardless of what MLB tells us, I’m having a hard time even considering these real games.  It’s almost as if the Japan games aren’t even happening for me.  That’ll change in April, I’m sure.

• Unofficial SGers player-mascot Kyle Snyder signed a one-year contract yesterday for  $835,000 yesterday (with an additional $15,000 coming to him in bonuses if he can hit some benchmarks).  Kyle has come a long way in MLB.  From being a first-round draft pick, to being waived (both by the Royals) with a myriad of injuries and surgeries in between.  He’s toughed it out in Boston, had a career year for himself in 2007 (topped off by the ring he’ll get in April!) and developing a quirky but devoted fan base.  Like me, Steve the Ferret is, I’m sure, very pleased right now!  (Thanks to EVERYONE who knew sharing this with me would make me very happy!)

• For some reason, The New York Post thought it would be a good idea to have Hank Steinbrenner write about the Super Bowl.  And he didn’t disappoint those of us who think he’s a young, only slightly less-senile version of his dad, with quotes like this:

I don’t want to be presumptuous, but the way Belichick has modeled the Patriots reminds me of how we’ve run the Yankees in the past. That kind of self-discipline, that kind of team attitude, that kind of expecting-to-win attitude, but working your butt off to get to that point and not just taking it for granted. He must have been somewhat influenced by the Yankees, especially in the ’90s.

Yep.  Has to be modeled after the Yankees.  Where else would anyone’s inspiration come from?  No other teams expect to win or work their butts off.  No other teams don’t take it for granted.  (Wait a minute, did he really say that the Yankees don’t take winning for granted?  He’s watched the team, right?  He saw the 2001 World Series?  The 2004 ALCS?  Does he even know which team he owns?)  Shout out to SGer Bellbabe for the heads up on this one.

•  If there is any justice in the world, Fred Phelps will protest John Gibson’sfuneral someday. – And then get hit by a bus.

• I was hoping to get some idea of what to expect at Bronson’s show tonight – but so far I’ve heard nothing.  I’ll be interested to see if he decides to sing "Boston" again with his lyrics at the end.  Bronson never has been one to turn away from controversy.  I’m heading down with a couple of friends and have other friends who will also be there tonight.  It should be fun and pretty interesting to boot!

• Have I mentioned my new Mac?  The Dell is in the dust bin.  (Well, not really, but I’ve kissed it goodbye!)  After being on a PC as long as I have been, it’s taken a little getting used to, but I think I finally have the hang of it all.  And, predictably, I’m absolutely in love with it!

Okay, I’ve wasted enough time.  I’m off to watch a 6 year-old take swimming class (yes, I’m the best aunt ever!) and then prepare for Bronson in January:  The Final Chapter!  (Here’s hoping I don’t get Bronson in trouble again!)

Have a great day folks!! 

(Incidentally, Red Sox tickets go on sale today.  I might be able to try for an hour or so when I get back from swimming and before I leave for Bronson – but my hopes are not high. It’s all right, though.  I can’t complain with the games I’m already going to!  Good luck to everyone in the virtual waiting room today!)