OVERSATURATION, OR THE HOLDING PATTERN OF A PARALYZED FAN
I just noticed that the Orioles are in 4th place in the AL East, games and games and games behind the Red Sox and Yankees. I've been so wrapped up in what's happening in my preferred League that the dimunition of my sister's Camden Yard buddies failed to register.
I've been in baseball shock since the All-Snooze game. Why? Because of the Nationals' odd struggles. I knew—with their horrid offense—that we couldn't expect championship colors, but I thought two parts of the strategic triangle (pitching, defense, and offense) might be enough to propel them further into the second half. It's early, they might do OK. And way back when we started Small Ball, I noted vehemently that I expected no more of the Nationals than that they carry their heads high in their new city. That, they've done. Whether they're eliminated unceremoniously in the coming weeks is yet to be seen. They've given me all the super fan pleasure the Giants have not given me. I salute them for making the 2005 season something to remain excited about.
Right now, I'm listening to the Nationals/Dodgers game, where John Patterson is almost literally spanking LA's offense. Eleven strikeouts and 3 hits, no runs, in the 6th. That's spank material. Washington has a very important 2-run lead. This is one of those games where the bitchin' pitchin' combined with Washington's solid defense might eke out a win—dare I hope a series—against the dread Dodgers, whom Northern Californians love to hate (Jeff Kent, you traitor!).
Oh, the Giants. I just don't have the energy to care, but I watched their "comfort food" win against the Rockies today. Yeah, they lost their series against barrel-bottom Colorado, which now gives the Rockies two "important" road wins. The most recent? Over Washington. Sigh.
About the Cubs, I'm less indifferent. Although I will say I rely on the Cubs to create loss-column numbers for teams from the NL East, something they just can't seem to do. The loss of the last series against Philadelphia allows the gnat-like Phillies to gnaw at the root material beneath Atlanta. Cubs are up next against the Mets. Work with me, Cubbies, work with me.
I must admit to a body-length quivering at the prospect of Nomar Garciappara returning—like Aragorn—to his rightful place on the Cubs' roster. He's the only person aside from Bonds I've really missed this season. If his rehab successes are any indication, he might make some noise in August. It's not like he's got much time left to work it.
I've been in baseball shock since the All-Snooze game. Why? Because of the Nationals' odd struggles. I knew—with their horrid offense—that we couldn't expect championship colors, but I thought two parts of the strategic triangle (pitching, defense, and offense) might be enough to propel them further into the second half. It's early, they might do OK. And way back when we started Small Ball, I noted vehemently that I expected no more of the Nationals than that they carry their heads high in their new city. That, they've done. Whether they're eliminated unceremoniously in the coming weeks is yet to be seen. They've given me all the super fan pleasure the Giants have not given me. I salute them for making the 2005 season something to remain excited about.
Right now, I'm listening to the Nationals/Dodgers game, where John Patterson is almost literally spanking LA's offense. Eleven strikeouts and 3 hits, no runs, in the 6th. That's spank material. Washington has a very important 2-run lead. This is one of those games where the bitchin' pitchin' combined with Washington's solid defense might eke out a win—dare I hope a series—against the dread Dodgers, whom Northern Californians love to hate (Jeff Kent, you traitor!).
Oh, the Giants. I just don't have the energy to care, but I watched their "comfort food" win against the Rockies today. Yeah, they lost their series against barrel-bottom Colorado, which now gives the Rockies two "important" road wins. The most recent? Over Washington. Sigh.
About the Cubs, I'm less indifferent. Although I will say I rely on the Cubs to create loss-column numbers for teams from the NL East, something they just can't seem to do. The loss of the last series against Philadelphia allows the gnat-like Phillies to gnaw at the root material beneath Atlanta. Cubs are up next against the Mets. Work with me, Cubbies, work with me.
I must admit to a body-length quivering at the prospect of Nomar Garciappara returning—like Aragorn—to his rightful place on the Cubs' roster. He's the only person aside from Bonds I've really missed this season. If his rehab successes are any indication, he might make some noise in August. It's not like he's got much time left to work it.
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