Cheers to The Lou

Hats off the Cardinals, who won their
10th World Series and first since 1982.

Well?

Need I say more?

Got to Admit it's getting Better...

Well, after 3 failed attempts to install the new IE7 browser, it finally loaded! Wow, I actually expected it to take longer. Now comes the real fun; just how will it send my computer into chaos? Ok, enough cynicism for MS, and on to IE7. So far, it is a huge improvement from previous versions, with tabbed browsing, and a cleaner look. It does have a more fluid and powerful feel to it, that actually seems like it is not so cumbersome and boring as IE6. The new browser is heavily marketing the security features (refer back to chaos), and RSS feed capabilities (finally) and the ability to handle CSS and other website design tools automatically, that previously looked scrambled in IE. Bloggers will appreciate that. So far, I have to say IE7 is a vast improvement(mostly because they copied everything people liked about Firefox), and will make the 3 sites I have to view in IE much better. Otherwise, there is no chance I'll switch from the far superior Firefox. I almost feel sorry for MS for being so out of touch for what users want. My advice to Mr. Gates: Please research the Google, Mozilla, and Apple business models; make things that work all the time, and are enjoyable to use.

Glorified Jerk

While admittedly bitter from the Yankees loss to the Tigers, I hate to see someone like Kenny Rogers get all the spotlight and praise. This guy has been nothing but a hot-head his whole career, and far from a role model for fans. Punching the camerman in Texas in 2005, pretty much sums up the persona of Rogers, in my bitter opinion. Now, because he's on a winning team, he's up on the pedestal of greatness. How quickly we forget. I am a firm believer in second chances, but sometimes pro sports/media goes a little far in their zero to hero thought process; i.e. Ray Lewis: the posterchild of the NFL (hey, he beat the murder charges, didn't he?). Unfortunately, Rogers is pitching too well for Detroit not to give him credit, but Yankee fans will never forget his pathetic stint on the big stage back in the late 90's. Go Cards!

Sad Day in NYC

Condolences to the Lidle family and to
the Yankee organization. Although Cory Lidle
was not a Yankee for long, he earned a spot in
the rotation and did a pretty good job. Bad
way to go out, but at least he was doing what
he enjoyed. R.I.P.

Not the Problem

I have been quiet and disappointed with the Yankees this season, as I really thought this would be #27. Firing Joe Torre was the stupidest idea that came out of the 2006 postseason though. And to think the hot-headed Lou Piniella would be the answer for George's embarrassment? Please. Torre is arguably the best manager baseball has ever seen, despite his "slump" in the fall classic. I feel the frustration as much as anyone, but the fingers should not be pointing in the direction of Torre. Pitching wins World Series, and the fact that the Yankees won 97 games this year with their pitching staff is amazing in itself. Torre did what he could with his skeletal pitching staff, and that is his only fault. How many managers could earn the respect of the $200 million dollar payroll that would do anything for Torre? For all the sportswriters and critics, who blame Torre, take a look back to the glory days in the late 90's and take note of the pitching staff. Now compare that roster to the ailing Johnson, Jaret Wright, Cory Lidle, Farnsworth, and Villone. All workhorses, but pale in comparison to Clemens, Pettite...

Ever heard this joke?

courtesy of Deadspin

It's On!

Postseason is upon us, and the Yanks have a battle against the struggling Tigers, but there must be some relief that they don't have to start the fall battle against Johan Santana of the Twins. Yankees bats are on fire, but as usual, pitching will determine who wins the World Series. Wang and Moose better be prepared to put the Bombers on their backs. Good luck on #27; it's time. Should be fun.