Damon's near catch

video courtesy of espn

I'm starting to love redlasso

Unfortunately redlasso doesn't cover all networks (like NESN, for instance). But here's hoping. In the meanwhile it does cover FOX and as always there are laughs when Francona does a live dugout interview:

TWIB Bloopers: Seriously funny

My first attempt at clipping on redlasso:

More bloopers from bugs, bees, squirrels, skunks, and sprinklers:

redlasso gives hope

I've been kicked off both youtube and uncutvideo for copyright infringement. How the heck am I supposed to blog about baseball without video clips?? It's just not right. Well, the folks at redlasso.com must have had the same problem because they've created a system in which you can clip from tv and embed it in your blogs. I'm test-driving it right now (with today's game). It's not exactly intuitive but I'm sure I'll figure it out. Sooner or later...

The Porn Stache

I had heard the rumors, but I hadn't actually seen it for myself. But there it was, Jason Giambi's porn star mustache:. I love the slew of fans mocking it, I mean, showing their support, I think.

I like Yankee fans so much better than those (Devil) Ray fans....

yet another argument for instant replay...

This is not a catch, although I was thoroughly convinced at the time:

Damon was really convincing. He even convinced himself, but look closer:

See? The ball was definitely not in the glove. (I really like this picture because you can see Damon's foot in the air. It's too bad he got hurt, otherwise the whole thing would have been really funny!)

Now, this, on the other hand, is a catch, although Wally Bell was thoroughly convinced that it was not:

See? The ball was definitely in the glove. I'm sure once instant replay is a part of the game I will have a long list of complaints, but I do believe it's time has come...

Captain America

I have no idea how Beckett could concentrate looking at that ridiculous chest protector. Maybe he was trying to throw at it instead of the glove. But it's all good because it's being auctioned off for charity.

And the hits keep on coming...

I love you, A-Rod. You are so stinking funny... really... now news (I use the term lightly, as this story came from tmz) is reporting that Madonna has brain-washed the batter. tmz.com reports:

"I don't recognize the man he's become," Cynthia Rodriguez told a pal, according to the New York Daily News. "I feel like Madonna is using mind control over him. ... Today he's very cold and calculating." Still, say pals, Cynthia is still in love with the slugger.

Maybe she'll brain-wash him into not choking in the post-season ;)

Thank you, A-Rod!

I just wanted to thank A-Rod for his off-the-field antics. Madonna divorcing her husband. A-Rod visiting Madonna late at night. A-Rod visiting Madonna the day after his baby was born. A-Rod's wife shacking up with Lenny Kravitz. Laughs. I really felt sorry for A-Rod's wife there for a minute. I mean, he went to Madonna's the day after the baby was born. Not cool. But if she's really shacking up with Lenny Kravitz, clearly, she's won!

It's been a long painful road-trip for the sox and the pessimism of those long 86 years is starting to come back, in my mind, at least. So thank you A-Rod for a moment or two of levity!