Well with the 2009 All*Star Game in the books, I thought it might be time to have a little fun! Below are some photos that you may, or may not have seen over the years. They make me happy. Enjoy.

The below photo features Pirates SP Zach Duke, who, it would seem, must have made the mistake of passing out for a few minutes in the company of friends with access to a Sharpie marker.

I have always loved this picture. It is clear that Jeter was just trying to chill on the beach until these hussies approached him for a photo.

Classic.

Bronson Arroyo.
Stud.

Vintage Ponson. He wonders why he was tossed off the Rangers.

J-Roll probably "rolled" to the emergency room after this.

No words for this. Posada.

Always liked this one. Why? Poor old man Zimm.

Funny. I have never heard Bill talk about this one on MLB Network. Yes, it is real and you can read about it here.

...and finally. This man has gone 54 years with that name.

So here we are. Mid-Season and one thing I was certainly wrong about. The Royals. Wow, what happened? They are terrible. Seriously, terrible.

A lot of baseball has been played. A lot has happened. Manny returned. Not sure what happened. Did he miscarriage? Anyone know?

One really cool thing that happened was this. It is awesome that the first no-no came from a young lefty who stepped in place of the ailing Randy Johnson. Watch the video. If the stuff with his dad being there doesn’t put a tear in your eye go back and watch Field of Dreams. If you STILL don’t cry, then you are not human.

The A.L. East is shaping up the way it was supposed to. The Blue Jays finally looked in a mirror and realized they are wearing Blue Jays uniforms and started losing like they are supposed to. If you still think the wild card isn’t coming out of the A.L. East, you need to wake up. Although, I could be all “Royals” on this one and be completely wrong.

The Cubs are stinkin’ up the joint real good. Someone must have told them that it is the postseason ALL YEAR LONG because they are playing like it. The loveable losers. Maybe it is time to drop the “loveable” part.

The Mets. Wow. I actually feel sorry for them with all the injuries, but David Wright, come on! When is he going to the old Shea Stadium and find the bat he left there?

Finally, if you consider yourself a true baseball fan, do yourself a favor and watch the All-Star game. The talent alone in this game is amazing. Jeter, Pedroia, Mauer, Teixeira, Pujols, Utley, and how about Evan Longoria. Wow, getting the mad respect that he clearly deserves.

Watch the All-Star game. You won’t regret it.

Thank you. That is all.

The new Commish...

So here is the scenario. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig steps down for one day and for some really messed up reason, I have been appointed commissioner. Here is how my very busy day would play out.

1. Ban The San Diego Padres from wearing those hideous camouflage Uniforms ever again! Those are clearly the ugliest uniforms ever. I know why they wear them, but there are other ways to support our troops than wearing baby puke colored uniforms.

2. Release the other 103 names. Let’s expose them so others will see that no one is safe! Also, I would change the punishment policy for use of PED’s. 1st offense you are banned for 100 games. 2nd offense, you are banned for life! Seriously, enough is enough!

3. Send the entire Washington Nationals to the minor leagues. Not just the players. I mean the entire franchise! Let’s see if they can win a few down there. Congratulations go to the Pirates. There is now someone worse than you. Nats Town is Awful Town.

4. Appoint Evan Longoria captain of the entire League! Is anyone a better player than this guy? The numbers don't lie.

Okay so maybe I would need a day and a half.

Roy-ale...No Cheese!

Don’t look now, but here come the Royals! You know, The Kansas City Royals? In case you didn’t know, they are still a Major League team. If you would have told me a year ago that the Royals’ bats and pitching would be hitting on all cylinders like this, I would have laughed my crown off! Ewing Kauffman is going to kick his way out of the grave! Well, I would if they spiced up my digs as well as they did. Kauffman Stadium looks pretty amazing this year.

Maybe timing is everything.

Maybe it’s 1985 all over again.

If Zack Greinke has his way it will be. This kid has nothing to be depressed about this year. Six wins, 0.40 ERA and it’s only May! Did someone say Cy Young?

I would be surprised if these guys aren’t in the postseason. The way that division looks they could win it out right! That would be a nice change. They look a lot like The Rays did last year.
Hmmmm…

Kansas City Royals Official Website

Thanks for nothing, Manny.

What a day for me to start my blog! Manny being Manny… Or Manny being stupid!

Manny,
Thanks! Timing is everything!
Signed,
Alex Rodriguez

Ignorance is NOT an excuse. If your doctor gives you something, TAKE IT TO YOUR TEAM TRAINER AND MAKE SURE IT IS OKAY TO USE.

Wow. What a shame. Another black eye on the game that I love.

My hats off to Bud Selig for trying to clean things up.

Dear Manny,
See you in 50 games.

P.S. HCG is a lady drug!