The Big Unit

I saw in in Jacksonville. All I remember was that he was wild.

 

I was at the Holman game and it was one of my biggest regrets because around the 7th or 8th I was thinking no one's gotten a hit or a walk, perfecto? Since its the rarest pitching feat, I started thinking about witnessing history. After he gets 2 down in the 9th, I'm thinking Mike Gallego, 9th place hitter, great shot and Phelps homers. Damn. Well what's even worse is everyone in the park is cheering Phelps and I'm steamed because "don't you knuckleheads realize that we just missed a chance to see history?"

As for the Unit, being a local guy there are accounts of him in HS and at USC and its funny but he was only around a .500 pitcher in HS and at USC.

I'm tempted to make him the most dominant pitcher that I've seen since the '70s, above Clemens and Maddux. His high 90s heat coupled with the frisbee slider? Yikes. Plus he dominated a few postseasons, unlike Clemens or Maddux.

 

I'm surprised at the lack of coverage/buzz, too. Barely a mention in the Post the last couple days, which is surprising because I figure ol' Chico is tired of writing about the Nats by now. Maybe they play it up a little bigger tomorrow? who knows.

So the phrase "You sick bastard!!!" is applicable now. But hell, who needs a reason to talk shit about you?

 

Makes sense with all that going on.

Hopefully, the rain stays away tomorrow. Oops, did I just do what I think I did?

 

Sonner, I am so going to kick you in the nuts in Baltimore.

 

I just bought NBA Finals tickets. I don't have any nuts left. My wife is in possession of them. Probably a permanent situation. Sorry for your bad luck.

 

moddy and co. who are going to the game, where do you want to meet for a pregame cold one and nachos and dogs?

 

i'm taking the earliest train into d.c. don't know what time i'll get in. i assume around 1 p.m.

 

Damn. Forgot they have a shuttle. That's tempting since I can take a shuttle from work to the L'Enfant (sp) metro. But so I don't leave my co-worker hanging, I'll prolly just head over to the park -- a whole three blocks -- right after work.

In case anyone wants to grab a beer, I'll be there no later than 5. The beer in the bullpen (directly across the street from the CF gates) is way cheaper, for those who have never been.