Here are five things I'd be willing to wage you on right now, no questions asked:
1) The AL East will send two teams to the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years.
2) You could not name who your favorite NFL team plays the first week of preseason action.
3) Reggie Bush's surgically repaired knee will force him to miss miss at lest four games in 2009.
4) One of the teams who have said they do not have interest in Michael Vick -- will be the team to actually sign him. Only the Packers, Patriots, Chargers, and Ravens have either not ruled out Vick or have avoided the topic all together.
5) Shaq and LeBron James win the Christmas Day marquee match up with the Lakers -- and the world thinks they'll be the next dynasty. But they won't be.
Thoughts, comments, bets you'd like to make? E-mail me at SAYoungberg@Gmail.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
News & Notes Day 3: De-Fense!
If defense wins championships then the Redskins are in good shape; however if you need a good offense to help you out as well they might want to re-think booking their tickets to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV.
The Skins strapped up their pads for the first time since January, and as expected there are still many kinks that needed to be fixed -- and mainly on the offensive side of the ball.
News & Notes: Brought to you by an unbiased and non politically correct observer of the game.
Sorry for the two day delay -- these notes reference Saturday August 1st, 2009.
Notes:
Rookie Treatment: Brian Orakpo gets treated like any other rookie, "I thought I'd made it out Scott free but Fletcher found me." The first-round pick had to carry linebacker London Fletchers gear off the field, after the morning practice.
"It's all part of the learning experience, I can't wait till this part is over, but it's all in good nature," Orakpo added.
Chris Cooley had another take on the tradition, "honestly I just leave my pads on the field and expect a rookie to take them. To tell you the truth, what I really think is going on [and it is] is that the ball boys and equipment guys are picking them up and making the rookies carry them."
Well I guess it doesn't matter who you are, a rookie is a rookie and anyone can get in on the action.
Horny for Zorny: Head Coach Jim Zorn basically wrote off Chase Daniels chance of making it past the practice squad this year, "Colt [Brennan] looks much better than last year. His footwork is vastly improved...Chase is where Colt was this time last year but he looks good he understands the offense." BUT...
When asked if there's a chance he keeps all four QBs on his roster Zorn responded with a firm, "No. The way the game is today you can't do that. I won't do that. Three quarterbacks is top."
Chase hope for a lucky break, like to the ankle of someone in front of you.
Information Overload?: Zorn said he isn't surprised with the offenses less than mediocre first day performance, blaming it partially on "Information overload from missing the second practice yesterday. When you have mental stress, it affects your game, I'm not worried they look pretty good considering it all." Adding that "we are way ahead of where we were last year at this point."
Yeah...it wasn't the offensive lines non-ability to block undrafted rookie defensive ends that made you look bad...they were just thinking too much.
Brain Power for Philip Daniels: Zorn called Phillip Daniels the smartest player in camp. "I couldn't beat him. He couldn't be outsmarted. I threw everything at him but he couldn't be outsmarted."
Daniels who was lost for the season on the first day of training camp last year with a knee injury but says "I've been out of football for two years, I'm greatful to be back." And about his coaches compliments, "I've been around a long time (laughing) I know if the tackles not blocking me it's a screen. I'm ready to get back and knock some people around."
More of Orakpo the Sacko Monster: OK, I know, that rhyme was pretty lame -- but WOW, the former All-American defensive end can play. The only thing stopping Orakpo from sacking the quarterback today was their yellow jerseys -- the 13th overall pick blew by a Chris Samuels and Derrick Dockery combo on multiple occassions -- leaving the veteran offensive line with multiple question marks.
Orakpo mentioned that he is enjoying the hybrid linebacker / d-end, "it's a challenge, but I like it, I've got a way to go but I've got great veterans who are helping me out."
**Note: Dockery seemed to have no trouble blocking Albert Haynesworth. Whether Haynesworth has yet to give full effort or not yet is still TBD**
Receivers Get Their Turn: Not all of the defensive unit was sharp today. The secondary -- a la Fred Smoot and DeAngelo Hall -- got burnt on several one on one drills. And not by Santana Moss...Marko Mitchell and Keith Eloy had their turns to shine.
DeAngelo did not look sharp today, but it shouldn't be anything to worry about.
Malcolm Kelly: While the 2nd year receiver is behind teammate Devin Thomas on the depth chart, he is making a name for himself. He looks to be almost 100% healed form his lingering knee injury, and proved that with a monstrous leaping grab.
He was brought down by two DB's but hopped right up and jogged back into line. No trainers had to tend to him and Jim Zorn praised him in his press conference, "He's doing a lot better, it's great to see him not have to worry about his knee, he can definitely help us out if he's healthy."
Canada in the house: A scout from the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL was in Ashburn today. He was taking special notice to the linebackers and linemen.
Wouldn't want to be on his list.
Rumor Mill: Look for a few cuts to be coming in the next few days, coaches don't seem to be too pleased with a few players -- it's still early in training camp -- plenty of time to bring in some new faces.
The Skins strapped up their pads for the first time since January, and as expected there are still many kinks that needed to be fixed -- and mainly on the offensive side of the ball.
News & Notes: Brought to you by an unbiased and non politically correct observer of the game.
Sorry for the two day delay -- these notes reference Saturday August 1st, 2009.
Notes:
Rookie Treatment: Brian Orakpo gets treated like any other rookie, "I thought I'd made it out Scott free but Fletcher found me." The first-round pick had to carry linebacker London Fletchers gear off the field, after the morning practice.
"It's all part of the learning experience, I can't wait till this part is over, but it's all in good nature," Orakpo added.
Chris Cooley had another take on the tradition, "honestly I just leave my pads on the field and expect a rookie to take them. To tell you the truth, what I really think is going on [and it is] is that the ball boys and equipment guys are picking them up and making the rookies carry them."
Well I guess it doesn't matter who you are, a rookie is a rookie and anyone can get in on the action.
Horny for Zorny: Head Coach Jim Zorn basically wrote off Chase Daniels chance of making it past the practice squad this year, "Colt [Brennan] looks much better than last year. His footwork is vastly improved...Chase is where Colt was this time last year but he looks good he understands the offense." BUT...
When asked if there's a chance he keeps all four QBs on his roster Zorn responded with a firm, "No. The way the game is today you can't do that. I won't do that. Three quarterbacks is top."
Chase hope for a lucky break, like to the ankle of someone in front of you.
Information Overload?: Zorn said he isn't surprised with the offenses less than mediocre first day performance, blaming it partially on "Information overload from missing the second practice yesterday. When you have mental stress, it affects your game, I'm not worried they look pretty good considering it all." Adding that "we are way ahead of where we were last year at this point."
Yeah...it wasn't the offensive lines non-ability to block undrafted rookie defensive ends that made you look bad...they were just thinking too much.
Brain Power for Philip Daniels: Zorn called Phillip Daniels the smartest player in camp. "I couldn't beat him. He couldn't be outsmarted. I threw everything at him but he couldn't be outsmarted."
Daniels who was lost for the season on the first day of training camp last year with a knee injury but says "I've been out of football for two years, I'm greatful to be back." And about his coaches compliments, "I've been around a long time (laughing) I know if the tackles not blocking me it's a screen. I'm ready to get back and knock some people around."
More of Orakpo the Sacko Monster: OK, I know, that rhyme was pretty lame -- but WOW, the former All-American defensive end can play. The only thing stopping Orakpo from sacking the quarterback today was their yellow jerseys -- the 13th overall pick blew by a Chris Samuels and Derrick Dockery combo on multiple occassions -- leaving the veteran offensive line with multiple question marks.
Orakpo mentioned that he is enjoying the hybrid linebacker / d-end, "it's a challenge, but I like it, I've got a way to go but I've got great veterans who are helping me out."
**Note: Dockery seemed to have no trouble blocking Albert Haynesworth. Whether Haynesworth has yet to give full effort or not yet is still TBD**
Receivers Get Their Turn: Not all of the defensive unit was sharp today. The secondary -- a la Fred Smoot and DeAngelo Hall -- got burnt on several one on one drills. And not by Santana Moss...Marko Mitchell and Keith Eloy had their turns to shine.
DeAngelo did not look sharp today, but it shouldn't be anything to worry about.
Malcolm Kelly: While the 2nd year receiver is behind teammate Devin Thomas on the depth chart, he is making a name for himself. He looks to be almost 100% healed form his lingering knee injury, and proved that with a monstrous leaping grab.
He was brought down by two DB's but hopped right up and jogged back into line. No trainers had to tend to him and Jim Zorn praised him in his press conference, "He's doing a lot better, it's great to see him not have to worry about his knee, he can definitely help us out if he's healthy."
Canada in the house: A scout from the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL was in Ashburn today. He was taking special notice to the linebackers and linemen.
Wouldn't want to be on his list.
Rumor Mill: Look for a few cuts to be coming in the next few days, coaches don't seem to be too pleased with a few players -- it's still early in training camp -- plenty of time to bring in some new faces.
Friday, July 31, 2009
News and Notes from Redskins Training Camp
It was day two of Redskins training camp today in Ashburn, VA and needless to say the most welcome sight -- other than first round pick Brian Orakpo -- was the clouds and rain that cooled us off from yesterdays scorching 90 plus degree weather.
News & Notes: Brought to you by an unbiased and non politically correct observer of the game.
LaRon Landry: The third year veteran was one of the last to leave the practice field, "I'm definitely more comfortable out there, a lot of pressure, but less stress than my first time on the field."
Landry said he enjoys being a leader out there, he's there to help the young guys learn the game -- just like the older veterans are there to help him learn. "These guys out there are a big help to me, just like I'm a big help to them."
The former first-round pick discussed the pressure of being selected 6th overall was enormous at first, "you come out here and you feel you have to prove something to your teammates, coaches, and the fans." However, things have changed since then "I've calmed down, still have a lot to learn, but I'm calmer and more read now."
Landry looked like a polished veteran staing on the field discussing coverages with 2nd year safety Chris Horton who was beat on five consecutive single coverage drills.
Interesting sidenote, Laron plays with a piercing in his bottom right lip -- might not be the most hip fashion statement but -- "it doesn't cause me any trouble," Landry Says.
Jeremy Jarmon: I caught up with rookie defensive end Jeremy Jarmon after the morning practice, one in which he got his first taste of NFL life when OT Mike Williams put him on his backside. "An old coach of mine always told me it's not the speed of the game that matters, but the speed of your mind"
The 3rd supplemental pick joked about being handled by a veteran tackle, but said "I feel good, it's great to be playing football and great to be here."
Jarmon looked like a rookie at points -- having to go through some drills twice -- but the young guy looks like he has the build to stick around in D.C.
Jason Campbell: For the second straight day Campbell walked out to the loudest ovation (folks it wasn't even close) as the fans chanted CAMPBELL! CAMPBELL! The QB pumped his fist -- visibly happy to have the support of the fans -- at least for now.
Devin Thomas: The former Spartan didn't live up to his hype in his rookie campagin, catching only 15 balls for 12o yards -- but trust me when I say that is all about to change.
The Skins want to use Randle El in the slot (that's been "the plan" since he came to D.C. in 2006) and Thomas is the leading candidate to be the compliment to Santana Moss.
Keep your eyes peeled folks, this guy is the real deal, I'm yet to see him drop a pass in two full days.
Brian Orakpo: The 13th overall pick showed up after a one day hiatus, but it didn't take long for the hybrid defensive end and linebacker to suffer his first NFL "boo-boo" Orakpo was being stretched out with the athletic trainer about thirty minutes into practice.
Th next LaVar Arrington??
Quarterback Controversy?: Todd Collins looks old, and Colt Brennan looks young and fly with his sweet Oakley visor. Brennan's arm is stronger and might be the best overall arm in camp. Collins struggled hitting his fly routes -- missing wide open Roydell Williams and Marko Mitchell's on consecutive routes.
Don't be surprised to hear if (and in my opinion when) Brennan takes over as Campbell's backup sometime before the season starts.
Chase Daniels looks like he's grasping the system quickly -- but his size, listed as a generous six feet flat -- and being the new guy behind three veterans will all be working against him
Inclement Weather and Tomorrow: The hurricane like weather cancelled the scheduled practice of the day, but to the relief of the players -- who will be putting on the pads and going live for the first time since last January.
Regular practice will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a special teams only practice at 2 p.m. -- however only the morning session is open to the public -- gates open at 7:30
News & Notes: Brought to you by an unbiased and non politically correct observer of the game.
LaRon Landry: The third year veteran was one of the last to leave the practice field, "I'm definitely more comfortable out there, a lot of pressure, but less stress than my first time on the field."
Landry said he enjoys being a leader out there, he's there to help the young guys learn the game -- just like the older veterans are there to help him learn. "These guys out there are a big help to me, just like I'm a big help to them."
The former first-round pick discussed the pressure of being selected 6th overall was enormous at first, "you come out here and you feel you have to prove something to your teammates, coaches, and the fans." However, things have changed since then "I've calmed down, still have a lot to learn, but I'm calmer and more read now."
Landry looked like a polished veteran staing on the field discussing coverages with 2nd year safety Chris Horton who was beat on five consecutive single coverage drills.
Interesting sidenote, Laron plays with a piercing in his bottom right lip -- might not be the most hip fashion statement but -- "it doesn't cause me any trouble," Landry Says.
Jeremy Jarmon: I caught up with rookie defensive end Jeremy Jarmon after the morning practice, one in which he got his first taste of NFL life when OT Mike Williams put him on his backside. "An old coach of mine always told me it's not the speed of the game that matters, but the speed of your mind"
The 3rd supplemental pick joked about being handled by a veteran tackle, but said "I feel good, it's great to be playing football and great to be here."
Jarmon looked like a rookie at points -- having to go through some drills twice -- but the young guy looks like he has the build to stick around in D.C.
Jason Campbell: For the second straight day Campbell walked out to the loudest ovation (folks it wasn't even close) as the fans chanted CAMPBELL! CAMPBELL! The QB pumped his fist -- visibly happy to have the support of the fans -- at least for now.
Devin Thomas: The former Spartan didn't live up to his hype in his rookie campagin, catching only 15 balls for 12o yards -- but trust me when I say that is all about to change.
The Skins want to use Randle El in the slot (that's been "the plan" since he came to D.C. in 2006) and Thomas is the leading candidate to be the compliment to Santana Moss.
Keep your eyes peeled folks, this guy is the real deal, I'm yet to see him drop a pass in two full days.
Brian Orakpo: The 13th overall pick showed up after a one day hiatus, but it didn't take long for the hybrid defensive end and linebacker to suffer his first NFL "boo-boo" Orakpo was being stretched out with the athletic trainer about thirty minutes into practice.
Th next LaVar Arrington??
Quarterback Controversy?: Todd Collins looks old, and Colt Brennan looks young and fly with his sweet Oakley visor. Brennan's arm is stronger and might be the best overall arm in camp. Collins struggled hitting his fly routes -- missing wide open Roydell Williams and Marko Mitchell's on consecutive routes.
Don't be surprised to hear if (and in my opinion when) Brennan takes over as Campbell's backup sometime before the season starts.
Chase Daniels looks like he's grasping the system quickly -- but his size, listed as a generous six feet flat -- and being the new guy behind three veterans will all be working against him
Inclement Weather and Tomorrow: The hurricane like weather cancelled the scheduled practice of the day, but to the relief of the players -- who will be putting on the pads and going live for the first time since last January.
Regular practice will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a special teams only practice at 2 p.m. -- however only the morning session is open to the public -- gates open at 7:30
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Calling on Collins: Turn in your playbook
Almost everything in Ashburn, VA today was hot. The 90 degree weather, the national media (Adam Schefter and Peter King) the stellar performance of the Redskins young receiving core (a la Devin Thomas), and the group blond cheerleader wanna-be's working as the volunteer staff.
Everything was hot, well everything beside the timid performance of of 2nd string Quarter Back Todd Collins.
The 37 year-old back up isn't getting any younger, and with a pair of Heisman nominees Colt Brennan and Chase Daniel breathing down his neck this might be the end of Collins time in Washington.
Jason Campbell looked much improved, only throwing a few ducks, and leaving his nay-sayers scrambling looking for reasons to hate on him.
Brennan looked like a future star, and while Daniels didn't look spectacular he seemed to have a pretty good read of the Redskins offesne on this first day of Traning camp.
Let's put it this way, the Redskins are obviously looking to get younger, and those plans might not include Campbell. They're going to include Brennan and possibly Daniels.
Owner Dan Snyder is never one to shy away from the big checks (a la Albert Haynesworth) giving Collins the pink slip before the regular season could save the 'Skins nearly $6 million.
Only three more weeks of blaring heat and intense competition will tell -- we will see if Collins can stay in the kitchen.
Everything was hot, well everything beside the timid performance of of 2nd string Quarter Back Todd Collins.
The 37 year-old back up isn't getting any younger, and with a pair of Heisman nominees Colt Brennan and Chase Daniel breathing down his neck this might be the end of Collins time in Washington.
Jason Campbell looked much improved, only throwing a few ducks, and leaving his nay-sayers scrambling looking for reasons to hate on him.
Brennan looked like a future star, and while Daniels didn't look spectacular he seemed to have a pretty good read of the Redskins offesne on this first day of Traning camp.
Let's put it this way, the Redskins are obviously looking to get younger, and those plans might not include Campbell. They're going to include Brennan and possibly Daniels.
Owner Dan Snyder is never one to shy away from the big checks (a la Albert Haynesworth) giving Collins the pink slip before the regular season could save the 'Skins nearly $6 million.
Only three more weeks of blaring heat and intense competition will tell -- we will see if Collins can stay in the kitchen.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A holiday for this Halladay
Roy Halladay might just be the must snubbed pitcher in the Majors. I'd be willing to bet that Toronto's lousy offense, and inept bats have withheld nearly 30 wins from Halladay over the last five seasons.
There's no reason that this perennial all-star and sure fire Ace should not have already eclipsed the 200 win plateau (he currently stands at 141.)
Halladay will be the first to tell you it's not the bats, but that's the kind guy talking, inside he has got to be thinking, "Sweet mother of pearl! What does a man have to do to get some wins around here?"
The answer: get traded, to any other team, with the exception of the Mets and Nationals who just can't seem to manufacture runs at any point in a game.
J.P. Riccardi has opened up his ears to offers from all other 29 clubs, and with trading season officially under way here's the top 5 destinations for 'Doc' Halladay.
1) New York Yankees: At the All-Star break the Bronx Bombers lead the league in runs scored with 495. The Yanks have the money and the resources to land Halladay -- now it's up to Toronto to decide if they want to face their soon to be former ace during the regular season.
2) Tampa Bay Rays: They're second in the league in runs scored and they might just have the most bountiful farm system for Toronto to pick from. Again the problem arises, will the Jays really trade Halladay within their division?
3) Los Angeles Dodgers: Warm weather. Weak division. Best team in baseball. Need I say more? Halladay would give the Dodgers that extra 'umph!' that could have them playing into deep October.
4) Philadelphia Phillies: There's still a chance the defending champs make a run even though they've recently signed Pedro Martinez. Halladay would take the pressure off Cole Hamels as the ace, and if Halladay dominates the AL bats just imagine the damage he would cause to the weaker NL hitters.
5) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Their team ERA of 4.64 is 11th in the AL so there's no doubt that Halladay would be welcomed there, if great pitching wins games then he just may be the perfect fit for a rotation that is mightily struggling. The Angels rank in the top 10 of nearly all offensive categories, so the production to garnish some more victories is definitely there -- it doesn't hurt that LAA has won their division for of the last five years.
Honorable mentions: Mets: they could use him but their better off focusing on hitting. Chicago White Sox: don't be shocked if he goes there -- they were willling to give a lot up for Peavy -- they'll be players again. St. Louis plenty of major and minor league depth they could give up here, wouldn't a Halladay + Carpenter 1-2 punch in a 5 game series be lethal?
Questions, comments, feelings holla at me: SAYoungberg@gmail.com
There's no reason that this perennial all-star and sure fire Ace should not have already eclipsed the 200 win plateau (he currently stands at 141.)
Halladay will be the first to tell you it's not the bats, but that's the kind guy talking, inside he has got to be thinking, "Sweet mother of pearl! What does a man have to do to get some wins around here?"
The answer: get traded, to any other team, with the exception of the Mets and Nationals who just can't seem to manufacture runs at any point in a game.
J.P. Riccardi has opened up his ears to offers from all other 29 clubs, and with trading season officially under way here's the top 5 destinations for 'Doc' Halladay.
1) New York Yankees: At the All-Star break the Bronx Bombers lead the league in runs scored with 495. The Yanks have the money and the resources to land Halladay -- now it's up to Toronto to decide if they want to face their soon to be former ace during the regular season.
2) Tampa Bay Rays: They're second in the league in runs scored and they might just have the most bountiful farm system for Toronto to pick from. Again the problem arises, will the Jays really trade Halladay within their division?
3) Los Angeles Dodgers: Warm weather. Weak division. Best team in baseball. Need I say more? Halladay would give the Dodgers that extra 'umph!' that could have them playing into deep October.
4) Philadelphia Phillies: There's still a chance the defending champs make a run even though they've recently signed Pedro Martinez. Halladay would take the pressure off Cole Hamels as the ace, and if Halladay dominates the AL bats just imagine the damage he would cause to the weaker NL hitters.
5) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Their team ERA of 4.64 is 11th in the AL so there's no doubt that Halladay would be welcomed there, if great pitching wins games then he just may be the perfect fit for a rotation that is mightily struggling. The Angels rank in the top 10 of nearly all offensive categories, so the production to garnish some more victories is definitely there -- it doesn't hurt that LAA has won their division for of the last five years.
Honorable mentions: Mets: they could use him but their better off focusing on hitting. Chicago White Sox: don't be shocked if he goes there -- they were willling to give a lot up for Peavy -- they'll be players again. St. Louis plenty of major and minor league depth they could give up here, wouldn't a Halladay + Carpenter 1-2 punch in a 5 game series be lethal?
Questions, comments, feelings holla at me: SAYoungberg@gmail.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
5 Things I'd bet You On
Here are five things I'd be willing to wage you on right now, no questions asked:
1) Joe Girardi not only keeps his job for the remainder of the season, but the remainder of his contract (through 2010)
2) LeBron and The_Real_Shaq will not win the NBA Championship next season heck they won't even make it to the NBA Championship next year.
3) Manny Wood will sell out when Manny Ramirez returns to action, and he will keep the Dodgers in first place throughout the rest of the season.
4) Ricky Rubio won't play in the NBA next year -- and not too many people will end up caring.
5) Michael Vick won't sign with an NFL team until September at the earliest.
Thoughts, comments, bets you'd like to make? E-mail me at SAYoungberg@Gmail.com
1) Joe Girardi not only keeps his job for the remainder of the season, but the remainder of his contract (through 2010)
2) LeBron and The_Real_Shaq will not win the NBA Championship next season heck they won't even make it to the NBA Championship next year.
3) Manny Wood will sell out when Manny Ramirez returns to action, and he will keep the Dodgers in first place throughout the rest of the season.
4) Ricky Rubio won't play in the NBA next year -- and not too many people will end up caring.
5) Michael Vick won't sign with an NFL team until September at the earliest.
Thoughts, comments, bets you'd like to make? E-mail me at SAYoungberg@Gmail.com
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Where's the Beer?
The perennial power house Pittsburgh Pirates were in town to take on another dominating basement dweller and there was only one thing that could make watching these two teams play tolerable -- you guessed it -- beer.
After I waited patiently for the Nationals to get out of the fifth inning (2 errors, 1 missed play line drive, and 3 walks later) I spruced up and headed over to the beer vendor.
But something terrible happened, something unimaginable the vendor had ran out of beer.
Where could the beer have gone? No they hadn't stopped selling, it wasn't the 7th inning yet.
Anheuser Busch? Nope the distributor was there that morning.
Just this guys stand? No senor, every stand around the stadium was out of their delicious $9.00, refreshing cold beer.
Flabbergasted. In all my years of baseball games I have never seen something quite of this magnitude. Yankee Stadium never ran out of hot dogs, Camden Yards always had enough Cracker Jacks and soda pop, heck, even the Bowie Baysox and Potomac Nationals were always well stocked in their concessions stands!
Dilemma. Why is it that the lousiest team, with the lousiest stats, the lousiest players, and lousiest record -- who can't even spell their own team name right -- get this one wrong as well?
"SIR, how could you run out of beer? It's only the fifth inning!"
"Son, we may only sell a couple thousand tickets a game, but when you're 14-40 the fans have to pass the time somehow."
That explains the man making out with his glove.
While the fans in Washington might be sick and tired of watching their beloved Nats lose 26 of their last 32 at least there first in something -- beer consumption per fan -- a minor victory for quite possibly the worst team in all of professional sports.
After I waited patiently for the Nationals to get out of the fifth inning (2 errors, 1 missed play line drive, and 3 walks later) I spruced up and headed over to the beer vendor.
But something terrible happened, something unimaginable the vendor had ran out of beer.
Where could the beer have gone? No they hadn't stopped selling, it wasn't the 7th inning yet.
Anheuser Busch? Nope the distributor was there that morning.
Just this guys stand? No senor, every stand around the stadium was out of their delicious $9.00, refreshing cold beer.
Flabbergasted. In all my years of baseball games I have never seen something quite of this magnitude. Yankee Stadium never ran out of hot dogs, Camden Yards always had enough Cracker Jacks and soda pop, heck, even the Bowie Baysox and Potomac Nationals were always well stocked in their concessions stands!
Dilemma. Why is it that the lousiest team, with the lousiest stats, the lousiest players, and lousiest record -- who can't even spell their own team name right -- get this one wrong as well?
"SIR, how could you run out of beer? It's only the fifth inning!"
"Son, we may only sell a couple thousand tickets a game, but when you're 14-40 the fans have to pass the time somehow."
That explains the man making out with his glove.
While the fans in Washington might be sick and tired of watching their beloved Nats lose 26 of their last 32 at least there first in something -- beer consumption per fan -- a minor victory for quite possibly the worst team in all of professional sports.
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