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Post-World Series This and That

November 6, 2015

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Since I haven’t posted since the Yankees were eliminated from the postseason, I figured I’d muse about a few matters pertaining to our boys in pinstripes.

A-Rod Goes on Fox

When I heard he was joining the crew in the studio for the pre- and post-game shows during the World Series, I was wary. Yes, he’s long been viewed as knowledgeable about the sport. And yes, he was a model citizen during the Yankees’ season, even a candidate for the Comeback Player of the Year (he ended up losing to Prince Fielder). But a commentator during baseball’s golden moment? The same guy that sued baseball? Well, surprise: A-Rod was the star of the show. He was not only knowledgeable but articulate, even amusing, particularly when he was self-mocking. And his conversations with Pete Rose, another reprobate, were kind of great. I guess he has a TV career after he retires from the game, if he wants it.

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The Royals Win the World Series

I was thrilled that they won. Nothing against the Mets, who played well enough to get to the WS, a mighty accomplishment in itself. But the Royals came up short last year, so I was rooting for them to go all the way this time. And they did with their usual combination of athleticism (hitting, running, fielding), team work (you never get the sense that they’re a bunch of divas), starting pitching as well as a terrific bullpen and a never-give-up spirit that was in evidence whenever they were behind in games and came back and won anyway. Kudos to them. They once again made me realize that unless the Yankees get younger and more athletic, they won’t win a championship. The game is no longer about standing at the plate and swinging for the fences. It’s about manufacturing runs. The Royals did that and more.

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CC Explains His Alcoholism

He went on “Good Morning America” and talked about his addiction for the first time since leaving the Silver Hill rehab facility. Sad story. I felt his pain as he described his binge weekend alone in his hotel room in Baltimore, his attempts to control his drinking, his hopes for a sober future. He said he’s had a drinking problem for three years, which begs the question about the affect on his pitching. Who knows. I wish him and his family well. It won’t be easy for any of them going forward.

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Free Agents Declare That They’re Ready to Relocate

Will the Yankees pony up for Price, Greinke, etc etc? I know the money will be exorbitant, but we seriously need another starter. Luis Severino was a revelation in his rookie season, but a proven arm is essential too. Will Hal turn Cashman loose and give this team a real shot to win or are we looking at a bargain-basement type of acquisition? My inquiring mind wants to know.

P.S. If anyone reading this has subscribed to the blog, you’ll need to change your feed URL to this one now that both of my blogs have been incorporated into my newly redesigned web site.

 

Filed Under: Confessions of a She-Fan Tagged With: A-Rod, alcoholism, CC Sabathia, FOX, Good Morning America, World Series, Yankees

Well, She Got Me To Watch

April 4, 2012

I hadn’t checked out the “Today” show in a long time. My recent routine has been to read newspapers and blogs while I eat breakfast, but I was sucked in by the hype surrounding Palin’s supposed guest-hosting gig on “Today” – a clear ratings grab against Katie Couric’s week of subbing on “GMA” – and I found myself tuning in at 7 am.

For starters, Palin didn’t guest-host anything. Matt Lauer interviewed her during the first hour and that was that. For the rest of the show, she joined Matt, Ann and Al for discussions about everything from Jessica Simpson’s weight gain to Oprah’s failing cable network.

On one hand, she’s great TV. You never know what will pop out of her mouth so you feel compelled to stick around to find out.

On the other hand, she’s got a truly annoying, shrill, nails-on-a-blackboard voice and I kept muttering to myself, “Who could be married to that?”

And then there’s her mangled syntax and word usage; never have I heard someone say “perhaps” as often as she does.

I wish she’d go away, but as long as the “lamestream media” keeps pulling her in and as long as people like me keep watching, I guess she’s not going anywhere. Alas.

 

Filed Under: Mainly Jane, Politics, Popular culture, Television Tagged With: Good Morning America, Katie Couric, lamestream media, Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin, Today Show

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Jane Heller is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her fourteen breezy, witty novels of romantic comedy and suspense are now entertaining millions of readers around the world, along with her two books of nonfiction.

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