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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 […]

Another rant on baseball writers — this one mercifully brief. Baseball writers, like all people, have their own set of beliefs. In order to reconcile actual outcomes with their projected outcomes, they often make the facts “work for them.” Typically this is done by using only the statistics that support […]

Alan Keyes has been described as a master orator, and I must confess that there is something both authoritative and comforting about his voice. Until you pay attention to what he’s saying that is. At that point, he’s either wacky or scary; I haven’t yet been able to decide which. The […]

Remember when you were in 7th grade, thinking to yourself, “Why do we have to learn all this math? I’m never going to use it.” If you indeed tuned out, then perhaps you should take a job in baseball. (You’ll have a hard time working for the A’s, Dodgers, Red […]