With today's Championship Games a few hours away I will now give you a new phrase to learn to like. Instead of 'Super Bowl' try 'SUP-HAR Bowl!' That's right. There will be tee shirts bearing this name when the Ravens and 49ers win their respective games over the Giants and Patriots.
Call me a cynic. Three years removed from being owned by Major League Baseball I question the wisdom of having a 135 million dollar payroll for 2012. Yes, the Cowboys are your next door neighbor and the market value has been upped. Have we not learned from the A-Rod fiasco 2000? If we indeed do get Prince Fielder, the answer is an emphatic no!
Still chuckling about the appearance of Eric Nadel and Chuck Greenberg on Wednesday. Mere hours before the Darvish signing deadline. Apparently the two boys also have a love for musis in addition to baseball. Having had many a run-in with both men it's always great to see passion personified in person. I also have to wonder if Chuck is happier away from the Rangers than with them? His other minor league teams keep him busy as well.
Every start for Darvish will resemble a rock concert in the stands. Capturing and keeping the attention of the 18-24 year old demographic will be a snap. Lets hope there are no Japanese/Iranian Kardashians in the midst. I hope this kid comes better than advertised for 2012 and onward.
This is where the script ends. Defenses win championships and blood is thicker than water. If there is such a thing as destiny-despite what the stats, facts, and numbers convey-I most definitely look forward to a HAR-Bowl. Brothers Harbaugh Baltimore and San Francisco. Two beautiful port cities. One known for the wine and cheese. The other for the oysters and other seafood delicacies.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 8:57AM