Year: 2004

Today, New York Yankee stalwarts Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera issued support for their beleaguered teammate, Jason Giambi. Jeter’s comments were fairly run-of-the-mill, but Rivera’s were interesting: “I always support all of my teammates. He made a mistake, but he was man enough to admit it.” Man enough to admit […]

I hate to pick on Sports Illustrated’s Peter King because every Sunday night, I find myself looking forward to his MMQB column. However, I was dismayed to see yet another major publication allow the incorrect usage of the word “nonplussed” to bubble up from writer, to fact checker, to copy […]

A problem that continues to plague the Mets is the spending of good money after bad. Take, for example, the case of Kris Benson. Sports Illustrated had this to say: They overpaid, but they had to. The only way to save any face from last season’s disastrous trade deadline deals […]

Countering claims that his perceived association with the Democratic party helped cost John Kerry the election, Michael Moore asserts that his involvement (combined with other celebs) was actually helpful: “…what we did was we prevented a Bush landslide.” “For the last month, we’ve had to listen to a lot of […]

The recent revelations of steroid abuse by baseball stars Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds has not been surprising as much as it has been affirming. Bonds began the 2000 season at age 36 with a new body and new power. At an age when even superstars typically find themselves on […]

Readers love lists, but I challenge them to find one that has two Baldwin brothers, both halves of Bennifer, Michael Moore AND George W. Bush. Can’t do it, can you? Film Threat has released its 2004 Frigid 50 — the most honest assessment of Hollywood players that I’ve ever seen.

From ESPN, leading purveyor of “the conventional wisdom” and located here. Player: Tony Batista Comment: “Quietly put together a great offensive season. Was especially effective after the All-Star break….” Most inappropriate word: great Second most inappropriate word: effective Great Of the 13 NL third basemen who had enough plate appearances […]

Everyone’s favorite icon of female sexuality-cum-cultist is sounding off on the U.S. election. In an article on the ABC News Website, the one-time Material Girl said, “In terms of the elections, I don’t agree with so many things and the decisions that George Bush has made and I’m not happy […]

I wonder if my 50 or so daily readers can guess my political affiliation. I don’t think it’s surprising, but what the hell do I know? Anyway, here are some interesting pieces that have caught my eye the past few days. One of the many (many, many, many, many) things […]

On September 27, 2004, the top two starting pitchers in the National League went head-to-head. The home team’s starter (PITCHER A) went 7 strong innings, allowing just 1 run while striking out 10 batters in earning the win. The losing pitcher (PITCHER B) also notched 7 innings, gave up just […]