Jeff Kingery, longtime radio voice of the Colorado Rockies, may not be around much longer.
A report in yesterday's Denver Post said Kingery's behavior on board a team bus in Los Angeles caused his role to be cut in half (home games only) for the second half of the season. There's been no discussion about Kingery's role beyond this season. But in this day and age, you don't pay someone a Kingery type salary to work a half a workload.
What do you think?
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Can't stand TV
So, how many sat breathlessly by the edge of their TV sets watching that made-for-Chris Berman extravaganza last night in St. Louis?
How many opted to eat dinner and read a book instead?
One version was quite a bit less noisy. That was my choice.
How many opted to eat dinner and read a book instead?
One version was quite a bit less noisy. That was my choice.
Monday, July 13, 2009
47-41?
As they say, who'd have thunk it?
The Rockies, rightfully given up for dead six weeks ago, are six games over .500 heading to the All-Star break.
They are playing a much better brand of baseball these days. Jim Tracy isn't a subscriber to the "book" 100% of the time, as was the previous administration. The Rockos are playing smart baseball (trying to hit behind the runner, squeeze plays, stolen bases, etc.), which wasn't always the case before.
They aren't on a par with the Dodgers or some of the other division leaders, but they are catching up. The recent three-game series with L.A. was quite a bit more entertaining than any of the games earlier in the year.
The Rockies, rightfully given up for dead six weeks ago, are six games over .500 heading to the All-Star break.
They are playing a much better brand of baseball these days. Jim Tracy isn't a subscriber to the "book" 100% of the time, as was the previous administration. The Rockos are playing smart baseball (trying to hit behind the runner, squeeze plays, stolen bases, etc.), which wasn't always the case before.
They aren't on a par with the Dodgers or some of the other division leaders, but they are catching up. The recent three-game series with L.A. was quite a bit more entertaining than any of the games earlier in the year.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Sakic's retirement
What are your thoughts on the retirement of Joe Sakic? The local media would have you believe ole Joe is going to walk on water before long.
But I digress. Weigh in ...
But I digress. Weigh in ...
Thursday, July 9, 2009
And now, some real news
KIHEI, MAUI – Pleased to report that the saga of Michael Jackson didn't bypass the Hawaiian Islands last week.
Spurred on by the breathless and sensationalistic coverage of Nancy Grace and the usual suspects on the other cable networks, we weren't left with a moment to breathe until we could hear about a mystery syringe, who was in the house at the time Mr. Jackson took ill, speculation about whether the entertainer self-inflicted the cardiac arrest and CNN stooping to the level where it had to show pictures of Jackson's last rehearsals. (This was late at night, long after the day's meals had been devoured).
We heard something about an earthquake in Greece but no details, not even in the local papers. We read a long story about the passing of Karl Malden, one of the great actors of our day. But by comparison, those items rated nothing more than a belch when stacked up against Mr. Jackson.
If the media actually think the world lives for all things Jackson, then please take time to pity a future generation of educated people.
Spurred on by the breathless and sensationalistic coverage of Nancy Grace and the usual suspects on the other cable networks, we weren't left with a moment to breathe until we could hear about a mystery syringe, who was in the house at the time Mr. Jackson took ill, speculation about whether the entertainer self-inflicted the cardiac arrest and CNN stooping to the level where it had to show pictures of Jackson's last rehearsals. (This was late at night, long after the day's meals had been devoured).
We heard something about an earthquake in Greece but no details, not even in the local papers. We read a long story about the passing of Karl Malden, one of the great actors of our day. But by comparison, those items rated nothing more than a belch when stacked up against Mr. Jackson.
If the media actually think the world lives for all things Jackson, then please take time to pity a future generation of educated people.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Freedom in all forms
KIHEI, MAUI – We celebrated our nation's birthday Saturday, our freedom from British rule earned 233 years ago.
At a place called Little Mikena (about 15 miles south of here), people celebrated freedom from their clothing Saturday at a public nude beach. The split was about 60/40 in favor of those whose torsos were suitable for nude swimming, snorkeling sans clothes and, yes, sunbathing. (Insert your own joke here). Most of the 40% who should have worn anything haven't quite made it out of the '60s yet.
At a place called Little Mikena (about 15 miles south of here), people celebrated freedom from their clothing Saturday at a public nude beach. The split was about 60/40 in favor of those whose torsos were suitable for nude swimming, snorkeling sans clothes and, yes, sunbathing. (Insert your own joke here). Most of the 40% who should have worn anything haven't quite made it out of the '60s yet.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Back in the saddle
Vacation was truly wonderful ... a week in Hawaii can't be anything but, right?
It was eight days of body surfing, seeing fish, eating fish, eating too much in general, drinking too much salt water.
And doing it with the family.
Which made it the best part of all. Those with aging parents know the routine. At best, the opportunities to round up five people, mesh their varied schedules and schlep them someplace for a few days are very scarce. And the time to spend together as a family is getting scarce, too.
But to see the smiles on mom and dad's faces during the past few weeks -- as the credit card commercial says, "Priceless."
It was eight days of body surfing, seeing fish, eating fish, eating too much in general, drinking too much salt water.
And doing it with the family.
Which made it the best part of all. Those with aging parents know the routine. At best, the opportunities to round up five people, mesh their varied schedules and schlep them someplace for a few days are very scarce. And the time to spend together as a family is getting scarce, too.
But to see the smiles on mom and dad's faces during the past few weeks -- as the credit card commercial says, "Priceless."
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